richgvt

Just got an x51v on ebay. Planned on using it with a real estate appraisal application. I'm new to these devices and a lot of the stuff on this site is way over my head. Anyway I got the unit on and active sync installed. I was on the internet with it and the screen got a little fuzzy in areas. I tried a soft reset but right now when I turn it on the windows mobile screen comes on but I can't get to the start screen. Can't do anything really. There is not much data on it but there are settings to use my wirelss router on it. Can I save any of the settings on it by using active sync? Do I need to do a hard reset? The internet seems pretty slow to me and was wondering if that is normal. If these things are that senstive not sure I will trust it with my work. Thanks and hope you can steer me in the right direction.

Grimstock

ActiveSync will share with your computer the data you choose in its settings--things like contacts, calendar, etc. It isn't a backup system for the device; for that, there is a built-in program, and there are much better third-party programs to back up--Sprite, SPB, and Resco all make versions that have been well received. You'll have to get past the WM screen to make a backup
You've tried soft resetting again? Any luck getting to the today screen?

richgvt

I've tried several times and no luck. Tried reset again and nothing. When I do a hard reset do I need to remove the cf card? Not that there is anything on it.

Grimstock

You need not remove the CF card; the hard reset will clear out the main memory and restore original settings.

richgvt

Ok thanks appreciate the info