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Important Health Information and Safety Precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.
• Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Li-ion or Li-ion Polymer battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60˚C (140˚F). ARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
• If the battery leaks: • Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin or clothing. If already in contact, flush the affected area immediately with clean water and seek medical advice. • Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes. If already in contact, DO NOT rub; rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice. • Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a danger of ignition or explosion.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off your phone by switching to Airplane Mode.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE • Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building). • Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio. • Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal. • Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas may impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country. To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position.
may become warm. In most cases, this condition is normal and therefore should not be interpreted as a problem with the device. • Heed service markings Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside the device should be done by an authorized service technician or provider.
• Avoid pushing objects into product Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. • Mounting accessories Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Contents Welcome to T-Mobile® 23 Chapter 1 Getting Started 29 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 24 T-Mobile Services and Applications........................................................................ 25 Voice/Phone................................................................................................................................25 Voicemail.......................................................
1.4 Starting Up......................................................................................................... 39 Turning your device on and off............................................................................................39 Importing SIM contacts...........................................................................................................40 Switching to Sleep mode........................................................................................................
2.4 Speed Dial........................................................................................................... 64 2.5 Straight Talk™.................................................................................................... 64 Starting a conference call from the Phone screen.........................................................65 Managing the conference call...............................................................................................
3.9 Music................................................................................................................. 102 3.10 Weather.......................................................................................................... 105 3.11 Settings.......................................................................................................... 107 3.12 Programs........................................................................................................ 108 3.
Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages 133 6.1 Messaging........................................................................................................ 133 6.2 Text Messages.................................................................................................. 135 Creating and sending a new text message................................................................... 135 Managing text messages from a contact.......................................................................
7.3 Managing Meeting Requests..........................................................................161 7.4 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory................................................. 162 When browsing Contacts, composing e-mail, or creating a meeting request 162 When viewing a received Outlook e-mail message................................................... 163 Chapter 8 Internet 165 8.1 Ways of Connecting to the Internet.............................................................
Chapter 9 Bluetooth 185 Chapter 10 Navigating on the Road 195 Chapter 11 Camera and Multimedia 201 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 Bluetooth Modes.............................................................................................185 Bluetooth Partnerships...................................................................................186 Connecting a Bluetooth Hands-free or Stereo Headset............................... 188 Sending and Receiving Information Using Bluetooth.....................
11.3 Using Windows Media® Player Mobile......................................................... 214 Playing media........................................................................................................................... 214 Synchronizing video and audio files................................................................................ 215 Creating playlists.....................................................................................................................
21 Chapter 13 Managing Your Device 237 Appendix 255 Index 263 13.1 Copying and Managing Files........................................................................ 237 13.2 Settings on your Device................................................................................ 239 Personal tab.............................................................................................................................. 239 System tab...............................................................
Welcome to T-Mobile® Introduction T-Mobile Services and Applications Activating Service
Welcome to T-Mobile Introduction This User Manual provides you with detailed instructions on using your T-Mobile phone and services. You will also find information from the following sources: T-Mobile Customer Care The T-Mobile Customer Care team offers responsive, knowledgeable customer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, you can always access free online help for your device at support.t-mobile.com, and for your account at my.t-mobile.com.
Welcome to T-Mobile 25 T-Mobile Services and Applications With your new T-Mobile phone and T-Mobile’s service package, you get the freedom of excellent voice and broadband connectivity in many locations nationwide. Important By using T-Mobile services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by each of the terms and conditions of the Service Agreement.
Welcome to T-Mobile Voicemail Your T-Mobile phone has been programmed to forward calls when your line is busy or when you are not available. T-Mobile’s voicemail system offers your caller the option to record a voice message that you can play back at your convenience or to send a numeric page to your device. Note Airtime charges apply to receipt and retrieval of voicemail messages. E-mail Set Up E-mail ( ) provides you unlimited access to your work and personal e-mail.
Welcome to T-Mobile 27 Instant Messaging (IM) Your device comes with instant messaging (IM) applications pre-installed for your convenience. Your normal screen name and password work just as they would on any computer connected to the Internet. You may be charged for using instant messaging depending on your rate plan. Visit www.t-mobile.com or a T-Mobile store for domestic and international instant messaging rates. For more information about using Instant Messaging, see Chapter 6.
Welcome to T-Mobile Activating Service If your service has not been activated, then follow the steps in this section to activate. The T-Mobile Activations representative will set up your service and assign your mobile number. It takes about 20 minutes to activate voice service and may take up to 24 hours to activate data service. Business and government accounts may take additional time to activate voice and data service.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Getting to Know Your T-Mobile Touch Pro2 Inside the box The product package includes: • • • • • T-Mobile Touch Pro2 Battery AC adapter Wired stereo headset USB sync cable • • • • Multi-function audio cable Started Guide Pouch Getting Started Disc Top panel POWER Press to turn off the display temporarily. To turn off the power, press and hold for about 3 seconds. For more information, see “Starting Up” in this chapter.
Getting Started Left panel VOLUME UP During a call or when playing music, press this button to increase the volume. VOLUME DOWN During a call or when playing music, press this button to lower the volume. Right panel Microphone Reset See “Resetting Your Device” in Chapter 13 for details. microSD Card Slot For more information about inserting a microSD card, see “To install a microSD card” later in this chapter. Stylus Tap items, write, or draw on the touch screen.
Getting Started 31 Front panel Notification LED* See description below. Earpiece Listen to a phone call from here. Light Sensor Senses the ambient light and adjusts the screen backlight accordingly. START Press to return to the TouchFLO 3D myFaves tab. TALK/SEND • Press to answer an incoming call or dial a number. • Press and hold to speak a voice command. • During a call, press and hold to turn the speakerphone on and off.
Getting Started Hardware keyboard QWERTY Keyboard Slide open the touch screen panel to reveal the keyboard. See Chapter 4 for details.
Getting Started 33 Back panel Bottom panel 3.2 Megapixel Camera See “Taking Photos and Videos” in Chapter 11 for details. Microphone Mute Press to mute or unmute the dual microphone. Dual Speaker Use this dual speaker for conference calls. For more information about making conference calls, see “Straight Talk™” in Chapter 2. Back Cover Strap Holder Attach a wrist strap, neck lanyard, or string accessory. Sync Connector/ Earphone Jack/TV Out • Connect the supplied USB cable to synchronize information.
Getting Started 1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery and Storage Card You need to remove the back cover before you can install the SIM card, battery and storage card. Also, make sure to always turn off the power before installing or replacing the SIM card and battery. To remove the back cover 1. Make sure your device is turned off. 2. Firmly hold the device with both hands and the front panel facing down. 3.
Getting Started 35 SIM card Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is given to you by T-Mobile and contains your basic subscriber information, such as your phone number and your address book. Before you install your SIM card, ensure that the device is turned off. To install the SIM card 1. Remove the battery if it is installed. For battery removal instructions, see “To remove the battery”. 2.
Getting Started To remove the SIM card 1. Remove the battery if it is installed. For battery removal instructions, see “To remove the battery”. 2. Press and hold the small metal tab near the SIM card slot opening with your index finger, and then use your other index finger to slide the SIM card out from the slot. Battery Your device comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories.
Getting Started 37 To install the battery 1. Align the battery’s exposed copper contacts with the battery connectors at the bottom part of the battery compartment. 2. Insert the contacts side of the battery first and then gently push the battery into place. To remove the battery Lift out the battery from the groove at the upper right side of the battery compartment.
Getting Started 3. Insert the microSD card into the slot with its gold contacts facing down. Storage card slot 4. Push in the microSD card until it clicks into place. 5. Replace the back cover. For instructions, see “To replace the back cover”. Note To remove the microSD card, press it to eject it from the slot.
Getting Started 39 1.3 Charging the Battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your device, it is recommended that you install and charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. Note Only the AC adapter and USB sync cable provided with your device must be used to charge the device.
Getting Started Importing SIM contacts When you turn on your device for the first time, it installs customized settings and then displays the SIM Card Changed screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to import all SIM contacts to your device. Note Tap Cancel if you do not want to import SIM contacts at this time. You can use the SIM Manager program anytime to import your SIM contacts. For instructions, see “To copy SIM contacts to your device” in Chapter 12.
Getting Started 41 1.5 Home Screen The main screen of the device is the TouchFLO™ 3D Home screen which allows finger-touch access to the most important functions such as myFaves®, text messages, e-mail, calendar, Internet, and more. For more information about using the TouchFLO 3D Home screen, see Chapter 3.
Getting Started 1.6 Notifications When you touch or tap the icon area of the title bar, the Notifications screen opens to display your connection status and lists all your pending notifications including missed calls, new messages, and more. Touch an item on the Notifications screen to open the related screen. If your device is connected to a wireless network, tap here to open the Wi-Fi screen. Open the related screen or tab. Dismiss all notifications. Close the Notifications screen.
Getting Started 43 1.7 Status Icons The following are some of the status icons that you may see on the device.
Getting Started Icon Description New e-mail message New Windows Live™ message Reminder Wired headset connected Bluetooth on Bluetooth visible mode on Bluetooth stereo headset connected Wi-Fi is on but there are no wireless networks available Available wireless network(s) detected Wi-Fi is on and the device has connected to a wireless network GPRS connecting GPRS in use EDGE connecting EDGE in use HSPA/WCDMA/UMTS connecting HSPA/WCDMA/UMTS in use Connection is active Connection is not active Synchronizat
Getting Started 45 Icon Description No phone signal Phone is turned off No phone service Searching for phone service Voice call in progress Speakerphone on Call on hold Calls are forwarded Dialing while no SIM card is inserted No SIM card inserted
Getting Started 1.8 Start Menu The Start menu, which can be opened from the top left corner of the screen, gives you access to all the programs and settings of your Windows Mobile-powered device. Touch or tap to select an item on the Start menu. Open the Start menu. Open a recently-used program. When you are on another screen, touch or tap this item to return to the TouchFLO 3D myFaves tab. Open a program. Access more programs. View and change settings. View help information for the current screen.
Getting Started 47 1.9 Quick Menu The Quick menu, which can be opened from the top right corner of the screen, shows the currently running programs. You can quickly switch between running programs, stop programs, and see how much program memory is being used. Customize Task Manager settings. (See “Using Task Manager” in Chapter 13.) Stop all currently running programs. Touch this icon to open or close the Quick Menu. Shows the total percentage of program memory in use.
Getting Started 1.10 Adjusting the Volume A single volume control adjusts both the system volume (notifications and audio/ video playback volume) and the phone ring volume of your device. To set a single volume 1. Press the VOLUME UP/DOWN button on the left panel of your device to open the Volume screen. 2. To increase or decrease the volume level, drag your finger up or down the volume bars, or press the VOLUME UP/DOWN button. You can also: • Touch Silent to mute the volume.
Getting Started 49 1.11 Using Finger Gestures You can use finger gestures to scroll and pan on the touch screen. Finger scrolling Finger scrolling can be used to scroll up and down web pages, documents, and lists such as the contacts list, file list, message list, calendar appointments list, and more. When finger scrolling, swipe or flick your finger on the touch screen. To scroll up and down • To scroll down, swipe your finger upward on the touch screen.
Getting Started To scroll left and right • To scroll towards the right, swipe your finger to the left. To scroll towards the left, swipe your finger to the right. • To auto-scroll, flick your finger left or right. Touch the screen to stop scrolling. Finger panning You can use finger panning to move to and view other parts of a zoomed photo, web page, document, or an e-mail. To pan, touch and hold on the touch screen and then drag your finger in any direction.
Getting Started 51 1.12 Using the Zoom Bar The Zoom bar located below the touch screen is a handy zoom control that is unique on your device. When you are viewing a photo in Album, you can zoom in by sliding your finger from left to right across the Zoom bar, or zoom out by sliding from right to left. What’s more, you can also instantly enlarge or shrink the text size when you open and read messages or Word documents.
Getting Started Disk Drive This mode is available for selection only when you installed a microSD card on your device. Select this mode when you want to use your storage card as a USB thumb drive, and copy files between your device’s storage card and your computer faster. When Disk Drive mode is enabled while your device is connected to the computer: • You will not be able to use your device to access files from the storage card or run applications that are installed on the storage card.
Chapter 2 Using Phone Features 2.1 Making Calls To make a call, you can either dial a number or select a contact you want to call. Note Your SIM card is preset with a PIN (personal identification number). For instructions on how to enable SIM PIN entry, see “Protecting your SIM card with a PIN” in Chapter 13. Making a call from the Phone screen To open the Phone screen, press the TALK/SEND button ( ). The Phone’s Smart Dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call.
Using Phone Features To call a phone number or contact 1. Begin entering the first few numbers or characters by tapping the keys on the Phone keypad. As you enter numbers or letters, the Smart Dial panel displays matches found. If you tap a wrong number or character, tap to erase each subsequent digit or character. To erase the entire entry, tap and hold . 2. Tap to close the phone keypad and to see if there are more matching numbers or contacts in the Smart Dial panel.
Using Phone Features 55 Tips • During a call, use the VOLUME UP/DOWN button on the side of the device to adjust the phone volume. • To send a text message to a selected contact, touch , and then tap Send Message. For more information about sending text messages, see “Text Messages” in Chapter 6. Making a call from a text message While you are viewing a text message on the TouchFLO 3D Messages tab or in the Inbox, you can directly call the sender of the message. 1.
Using Phone Features For more information about browsing through e-mail on the TouchFLO 3D Mail tab, see “Mail” in Chapter 3. For more information about working with e-mail messages, see Chapters 6 and 7. From an open e-mail When you open a received e-mail, you can directly place a call to the sender. 1. On the TouchFLO 3D Home screen, slide to the Mail tab. 2. Swipe your finger up or down the screen to browse through received messages. Tap an e-mail message to open it. 3.
Using Phone Features 57 Tip You can also start a conference call from the Select Contacts to Call screen. See “Starting a conference call from an e-mail“ later in this chapter for details. 4. If you made a call to the sender or the phone number contained in the e-mail message, you can directly view the e-mail message on the Phone screen while the call is in progress. When the call is made from an e-mail message, an e-mail indicator is shown on the Keypad button.
Using Phone Features If you made a call from a meeting request e-mail, you can view the meeting details in the e-mail directly on the Phone screen while the call is in progress. An e-mail indicator is shown on the Keypad button ( ). Tap this button to view the meeting details. Making an emergency call Dial the emergency number (911) and then press the TALK/SEND button. Making an international call 1. Tap and hold the number 0 key on the Phone screen until the plus (+) sign appears.
Using Phone Features 59 2.2 Answering and Ending Calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Voice Call screen will appear, allowing you to either answer or ignore the call. Accepting or rejecting an incoming voice call To answer a call Do any of the following: • Fully slide the center button to the left of the Answer/Ignore bar. • Press the TALK/SEND button. To reject a call Do any of the following: • Fully slide the center button to the right of the Answer/Ignore bar.
Using Phone Features Using the call functions When a call is in progress, use the call function buttons to put a call on hold, dial another contact for a phone conference, enter notes about the conversation, and more. Call functions Contact details. See “The Contact Details screen” in Chapter 3. To swap between two calls Your device notifies you when you have another incoming call, and gives you the option of rejecting or accepting the call.
Using Phone Features 61 To use the speakerphone During a call, do one of the following to turn the speakerphone on or off: • Tap to turn the speakerphone on. Tap this button again to turn the speakerphone off. • Placing your device face down automatically turns on the speakerphone. To turn the speakerphone off, place your device face up. • You can also press and hold the TALK/SEND button during a call to turn the speakerphone on or off.
Using Phone Features • Always. Always reduces ambient noise during the entire course of your phone call. • Never. Turns off noise reduction. Notes • If you want to change the noise reduction setting to Automatically, make sure to do this before starting a call. • Noise reduction is not used when you have a wired or Bluetooth headset connected. To open Notes while in a call Tap , or pull out the stylus.
Using Phone Features 63 2.3 Using Call History The missed call icon icon appears in the title bar when you missed a call. Open the Call History to check who the caller was, or view all your dialed numbers and received calls. To open the Call History, tap any of the status icons in the title bar to open the Notifications screen and then tap Missed Call. You can also press the HOME button to return to the myFaves tab of the TouchFLO 3D Home screen, tap All People, and then tap .
Using Phone Features 2.4 Speed Dial Use Speed Dial to call frequently-used numbers with a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact to the location 2 in Speed Dial, you can tap and hold the number 2 key on the Phone screen keypad to dial the contact’s number. To create a Speed Dial entry 1. On the Phone screen, tap Menu > Speed Dial. 2. Tap Menu > New. 3. Tap a contact, and then select the phone number of the contact that you want to the speed dial key. 4.
Using Phone Features 65 Starting a conference call from the Phone screen There are two ways to start a conference call from the Phone screen. You can choose your participants first before starting the conference call. You can also directly dial calls and add each connected call to the conference call. To select participants and start a conference call 1. Press the TALK/SEND button to open the Phone screen. 2. Tap to switch the Phone screen to conference mode. 3.
Using Phone Features 5. Slide open the hardware keyboard so that your device will display the Conference Room screen. This is an intuitive interface that makes conference calls much easier and simpler. You can simply tap photos or buttons on the screen to dial participants, join them to your conference call, and more. 6. Tap the photo of the first participant to dial the first call. 7. When the first call is connected, tap the photo of the second participant to dial the second call.
Using Phone Features 67 5. Slide open the hardware keyboard so that your device will display the Conference Room screen. 6. To add another participant, tap Add Call and make the next call. When this call is connected, tap the Join button ( ) to add it to the conference call. Repeat this same process for each subsequent call that you add to the conference call. Tip If you prefer to do the conference call in portrait view, do not slide open the hardware keyboard.
Using Phone Features To manage the conference call in portrait view Tap a participant from the conference call and then tap one of these buttons: View contact details. Talk in private to this participant only and put the others in the conference call on hold. To swap between a private call and the conference call, tap the dim area that shows “On Hold” or tap Menu > Swap. End the call with this participant.
Using Phone Features 69 To turn on the speakerphone during a conference call While a call or conference call is in progress, you can turn on the speakerphone by simply placing your device face down. Your device provides crystal-clear sound quality and voice reception during conference calls. When the speakerphone is on, your device also enables the dual microphone to enhance your voice quality and reduce noise.
Using Phone Features Tap here to close or expand the “To” or “Cc” recipient list. Select the check boxes of the participants. Tap Conference when you are ready to start the conference call. 5. Do steps 5 to 7 in “To select participants and start a conference call” to dial each participant and add each connected call to your conference call. 6.
Using Phone Features 71 2.6 Turning the Phone Function On and Off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off the phone while on board an aircraft. To enable or disable the phone function 1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Communications. 2. Tap the OFF/ON slider at the right side of the Phone option to enable or disable the phone function. To enable or disable Airplane Mode Another way to turn off the phone function is to switch your device to Airplane Mode.
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Chapter 3 TouchFLO™ 3D 3.1 Using the TouchFLO 3D Home Screen TouchFLO™ 3D gives you touch control over your Windows Mobile-powered device. TouchFLO 3D provides a Home screen that allows finger-touch access to the most widely-used functions, such as myFaves, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Internet, and more.
TouchFLO™ 3D Displaying the TouchFLO 3D Home screen in landscape view The TouchFLO 3D Home screen tabs are always shown at the bottom of the screen when the Home screen is in portrait view. When you slide out the hardware keyboard, the Home screen automatically changes to landscape view and temporarily hides the tabs. Touch the Expand button ( ) at the bottom left side of the Home screen to display the tabs.
TouchFLO™ 3D 75 • Press and hold your finger on the active tab, and then slide your finger right or left over the tabs. Release when you have selected the desired tab. • When using the hardware keyboard, press the right key to move to the next tab, and press the left key to move to the previous tab. Tip While on any other 3D tab, press the END button to return to the first tab of the TouchFLO 3D Home screen.
TouchFLO™ 3D Customizing the Home screen tabs You can rearrange the order of the tabs on the TouchFLO 3D Home screen, except for the myFaves tab. You can also hide the tabs, except for the Settings and Programs tabs. 1. On the Home screen, slide your finger to the Settings tab, and then touch Customize Tabs. 2. To move a tab, touch and hold the icon before the tab name, and then drag it up or down the tabs list. Release the icon when you reach the desired location. 3.
TouchFLO™ 3D 77 3.2 myFaves Once you inserted your T-Mobile SIM card that has myFaves service activated on your device, the myFaves tab will appear on the TouchFLO 3D Home screen. You can then choose up to five stored contacts with U.S. phone numbers you call most often and add them to the myFaves tab. Note If you already have myFaves contacts stored on the T-Mobile server, the server will send these information to your device. In this case, you do not need to manually add them again to your device.
TouchFLO™ 3D Adding myFaves contacts T-Mobile myFaves® helps you stay connected to the people who matter most in your life. Simply choose any five U.S. phone numbers* you call most often, on any network, and add them to the myFaves tab of the TouchFLO 3D Home screen. To add myFaves contacts, you can create new contacts or add existing contacts from your device. Note SIM contacts cannot be added as myFaves contacts. To create a new myFaves contact 1.
TouchFLO™ 3D 79 To call a myFaves contact On the myFaves tab, select and drag the desired myFaves contact to the front and then press TALK/SEND to call this contact. Tap a myFaves contact to open the contact details. You can then choose to send a text or instant message to the contact,or edit contact details. Drag your finger clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the myFaves wheel on the screen and bring a myFaves contact to the front. Press TALK/SEND to call this contact.
TouchFLO™ 3D To change myFaves settings On the TouchFLO 3D Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap myFaves. You can select the following options: • Display Set the myFaves tab to always display myFaves contacts, minimize them, or turn the myFaves display off. If you choose to minimize the myFaves contacts, these contacts will temporarily be hidden after a certain time-out period. To display the myFaves contacts again, tap Show at the bottom-left side of the myFaves tab.
TouchFLO™ 3D 81 Using the World Clock and Alarm Clock On the myFaves tab, tap the date or time to access the World Clock and Alarm Clock screens. Tap the tabs at the bottom of the screen to switch between the World Clock and Alarm Clock screens. Tip The World Clock can have up to 10 cities. On the World Clock tab ( ), you can select the city where you are located so that the date and time display will be accurate. You can also add, remove, or rearrange cities on this tab. Add another city.
TouchFLO™ 3D 6. The Select City screen then appears. Flick your finger on the screen or use the Quick Scroll bar on the right of the screen to scroll through the city list. Touch the desired city to set your time zone. Tip You can also slowly scroll through the country or city list by dragging your finger upward on the screen, or enter the country or city name in the search box. 7. Tap Done.
TouchFLO™ 3D 83 3. Enter the alarm description, select the alarm ring tone, then choose whether you want the device to vibrate when the alarm goes off. 4. Tap Done. 5. On the Alarm Clock tab, tap the OFF/ON slider to turn on the alarm. Note When an alarm goes off, you have the choice to Snooze or Dismiss the alarm. When you select Snooze, the alarm will sound again after 5 minutes.
TouchFLO™ 3D Tab Updates and Events Call History Functions Displays notifications when there are updates that occurred in Facebook. This tab also shows events of your stored contacts. See “Facebook updates and events” in this chapter for details. Lists all your dialed numbers, and received and missed calls. See “Using Call History” in Chapter 2. Browsing your contacts list The All tab ( ) of the People screen lists all your contacts.
TouchFLO™ 3D 85 Setting up My Contact Card You can enter and save your own personal information on My Contact Card so you can easily share and send it to your contacts. If you have a Facebook account, you can also sync your Facebook profile with My Contact Card so you can receive instant notifications everytime you or your Facebook friends change profiles or post events. 1. On the myFaves tab, tap All People, and then tap Me on the All tab. 2.
TouchFLO™ 3D Creating new contacts When creating a new contact, you can specify one or more phone numbers and e-mail addresses, and add important dates such as the birthday and anniversary dates of the contact. You can also add a picture and assign a ring tone to the contact. 1. On the myFaves tab, tap All People. 2. The People screen then opens and displays the All tab ( create a new contact. ). Tap New to 3. The New Contact Card screen then opens.
TouchFLO™ 3D 87 The Contact Details screen When you tap a contact in the All tab of the People screen or tap a myFaves contact in the myFaves tab, the Contact Details screen opens. From this screen, you can view the contact’s details, exchange of messages and calls with the contact, and more. The Contact Details screen has these tabs: Details, Messages, Email, Updates and Events, and Call History.
TouchFLO™ 3D Facebook updates and events If you and your stored contacts have Facebook accounts and you linked to Facebook when you were creating My Contact Card, you can easily check which of your contacts have updates that occurred in Facebook. The types of Facebook updates include changes in profile information and status as well as new photos added to the Facebook album. You can also easily check which contacts have events that occur on the current day.
TouchFLO™ 3D 89 On the Link Profiles window, select or clear the Facebook information that you want to link, and then tap Done. 4. In the Updates list, when you tap a contact who has only one type of Facebook update, Internet Explorer Mobile opens and brings you to your Facebook site where you can view details of the contact’s Facebook update. When you tap a contact who has multiple Facebook updates, the Contact Details screen opens and displays the Updates and Events tab of this contact.
TouchFLO™ 3D To check a single contact’s Facebook updates and events To check only for a single contact’s Facebook updates and his or her events, access the Updates and Events tab from the Contact Details screen. 1. On the myFaves tab, tap All People to open the People screen. 2. Tap a contact to open the Contact Details screen. 3. Tap the Updates and Events tab ( ). 4. If you have not linked the contact to Facebook, the Updates and Events tab will show a Link Profiles option.
TouchFLO™ 3D 91 To change your status in Facebook You can change your status in Facebook directly from your own contact card. 1. On the All tab of the People screen, tap Me to open My Contact Card. 2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and then tap the button that displays your status. 3. Enter your new status and then tap OK. To log out from Facebook To log out from your Facebook account, open My Contact Card, scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap the message that says “Tap to logout”.
TouchFLO™ 3D 3.3 Messages On the Messages tab, you can read text messages (SMS) as they arrive, and create a new text message. Touch the message to open the Messages tab of the Contact Details screen and view all received messages from the contact. Shows the number of unread text messages. Access all text messages in your inbox and other folders. Create a new text message. To flip through received text messages, swipe your finger upward/downward on the screen.
TouchFLO™ 3D 93 3.4 Mail The Mail tab is where you send and receive e-mail messages. Adding an Internet e-mail account From the Mail tab, you can easily add web-based e-mail accounts such as Yahoo! Mail, AOL/AIM Mail, and more. 1. On the Home screen, slide to the Mail tab. 2. If this is your first time to add an e-mail account, tap New Account at the bottomright of the screen. Otherwise, tap Menu > Accounts > New Account. 3. The Select Account screen appears.
TouchFLO™ 3D Checking and reading e-mail messages The icon on the Mail tab and the respective icons of your e-mail accounts show the number of newly received or unread e-mail messages. Select an e-mail account and then swipe your finger up or down on the center screen to browse through received e-mail messages. • To browse through received e-mail messages, swipe up or down on the envelope image. • Touch the e-mail on the screen to open and read the message.
TouchFLO™ 3D 95 3.5 Calendar The Calendar tab displays a monthly calendar and allows you to quickly create and view appointments. Indicates that you have appointments for that date. To go to the next or previous month, tap the Up/Down arrow on the screen, or swipe your finger up or down the screen. Today’s date. Touch a date to view or create appointments for that date. Switch to Day view so you can view or create appointments for the current day.
TouchFLO™ 3D To view and manage your appointments On the Calendar tab, dates with appointments are indicated by a triangle ( the upper-right corner of the date box. ) at 1. Touch a date on the calendar to switch to Day view. The screen displays all your appointments and the weather information for that day. Note The weather information appears only if you have set your local time to a city on the World Clock tab, and if the appointment date is within the 5-day forecast on the Weather tab.
TouchFLO™ 3D 97 3.6 Internet On the Internet tab, you can directly enter keywords and search information on the web. The web browser that is used is Internet Explorer Mobile. Enter the information you want to search on the web, and tap . Browse the web using Internet Explorer Mobile. Visit your favorite web sites. Swipe upward to scroll down the screen and access more web favorites. For more information about using Internet Explorer Mobile, see Chapter 8.
TouchFLO™ 3D 3.7 Stock The Stock tab allows you to add, view, and analyze stocks and stock market movements using updated financial information. You can add up to 14 stock quotes or stock market indexes on the Stock tab. Note Additional charges may apply when downloading stock or stock market information. To add a stock or stock market quote 1. On the Home screen, slide your finger to the Stock tab, and then touch Add Stock.
TouchFLO™ 3D 99 3. Tap the company name, stock market index, or ticker symbol to display it on the Stock tab. 4. To add another stock quote or stock market index, touch Menu > Add Stock on the Stock tab, then repeat steps 2 to 4. To view stock quotes or stock market indexes The Stock tab lists all your stock quotes and stock market indexes including the current price or volume, and the change in price or volume from the previous trading day.
TouchFLO™ 3D To set the stock or stock market information download 1. On the Stock tab, touch Menu > Settings. 2. You can choose from the following download options: • Download data automatically. When selected, stock and/or stock market index data is automatically downloaded from the Yahoo! Finance web site at the interval you specified. You can also update information every time an ActiveSync connection is established.
TouchFLO™ 3D 101 3.8 Photos and Videos The Photos and Videos tab lets you flip through your photos and video clips and view them in full screen. From this tab, you can also open Camera and capture pictures and record videos. Capture a photo. Touch the photo or video to view or play it in full screen. Open Album. (See “Viewing Photos and Videos Using Album” in Chapter 11 for details.) Record a video. To flip through photos and videos, swipe upward/downward on the screen. View the photos as a slideshow.
TouchFLO™ 3D Tips • For more information about viewing in full screen, see “Viewing photos” and “Playing videos” in Chapter 11. The file formats that can be viewed on the Photos and Videos tab are the same as in Album. • To transfer media files from a computer and view them on the Photos and Videos tab, copy or synchronize them to a folder under \My Device (the device memory) or \Storage Card (if a microSD card is installed). 3.
TouchFLO™ 3D 103 To play music On the Music tab, flip through albums and tracks to find the music you want to start listening to, and then touch the Play icon. To move forward or backward in the current music track Touch and hold on the thin bar below the album art to display the progress bar: Drag your finger right or left on the progress bar to move forward or backward in the current track.
TouchFLO™ 3D To create and use a playlist 1. Select the desired music on the Music tab or the Library to play it. 2. On the Music tab, touch Menu > Add to Playlist. 3. Touch Create new playlist, enter the Playlist Name and then touch OK. 4. On the Music tab, touch Library, slide to the Playlists tab, then touch a playlist to open it. 5. Touch the plus icon, or touch Menu > Add Songs, then slide to the All Songs tab. 6.
TouchFLO™ 3D 105 3.10 Weather The Weather tab shows you the current weather as well as weather information for the next four days of the week. The Weather tab can display weather information of your local city and/or weather in up to ten cities. Shows the last weather update. To view the weather in other cities, swipe your finger upward/downward on the screen. Download the latest weather information.
TouchFLO™ 3D 3. The Select City screen then appears. Flick your finger on the screen or use the Quick Scroll bar on the right of the screen to scroll through the city list. Touch the desired city to select it. Tip You can also slowly scroll through the country or city list by dragging your finger upward on the screen, or enter the country or city name in the search box. To choose download options 1. On the Weather tab, touch Menu > Settings. 2.
TouchFLO™ 3D 107 3.11 Settings The Settings tab gives you access to all the device settings. 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Access all personal, system, and connection settings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From the menu, choose to customize wireless networks and Bluetooth settings. Swipe your finger upward/downward on the screen to view more settings. Open ActiveSync and sync Outlook information. See Chapter 7 for details. Adjust the audio settings and sound profile. See “Ringer settings” in Chapter 13 for details.
TouchFLO™ 3D 8 9 Open the Select Account screen and set up an Internet or Exchange Server e-mail account. For more information about setting up an Internet e-mail account, see “Mail” earlier in this chapter and Chapter 6. For more information about setting up your Outlook E-mail account that connects to the Exchange Server, see Chapter 7. Enable or disable auto screen rotation or calibrate the device’s G-Sensor. 3.
TouchFLO™ 3D 109 3.13 Home and People If you were not subscribed to the myFaves service, turned off myFaves in the myFaves settings, or you inserted a SIM card that is not from T-Mobile onto your device, the myFaves tab will not appear on the TouchFLO 3D Home screen. Instead, the Home and People tabs will be displayed. Home The Home tab displays the current date, a flip-style clock, and an alarm icon that indicates whether the alarm is on or off.
TouchFLO™ 3D People On the People tab, you can add favorite contacts and quickly make calls or send text and e-mail messages to these contacts. You need to have contacts already stored on your device before you can add them as favorite contacts on the People tab. If there are no existing contacts, create them first on your device. For more information about creating contacts, see “Creating new contacts” in this chapter. To add favorite contacts You can add up to 15 favorite contacts on the People tab.
TouchFLO™ 3D 111 To find a favorite contact in the People tab Do any of the following: • To flip through the contact pictures one at a time, swipe your finger upward or downward the screen. • On the picture strip at the right side of the People tab: • Touch the picture of the desired favorite contact; or • Press and hold on the currently selected contact picture at the right side of the screen, and then slide upward or downward the picture strip until the desired favorite contact is selected.
TouchFLO™ 3D To communicate with your favorite contact After selecting a favorite contact, do any of the following to communicate with that contact: • Touch the contact’s name, phone number, or e-mail address below the contact picture to call or send an e-mail message. For more information about making a call or composing and sending an e-mail message, see Chapter 2 and Chapter 6. • Touch an icon below the contact name to communicate with the contact. Call the contact’s mobile phone.
Chapter 4 Entering Text 4.1 The Hardware Keyboard Your device comes with a QWERTY keyboard, which is similar to a standard keyboard on a computer. To use the keyboard, slide the screen panel to the right to reveal the keyboard. The screen orientation automatically switches to landscape mode when the keyboard is opened.
Entering Text Adjusting the LCD screen angle After sliding out the hardware keyboard, you can adjust the angle of the device screen to minimize glare and reflection. 50° angle The maximum tilting angle of the screen is 50 degrees. Do not force the screen to tilt further than the maximum tilting angle as it will break the device. Before you retract the screen, please be sure to adjust the screen angle back to the original horizontal position.
Entering Text 115 • To enter a single uppercase letter, press corresponding key. • To enter the symbol or punctuation mark, or launch the program that is printed at the upper right corner of a key, press , then press the corresponding key. • To open the Symbol Pad, press • Press • Press the arrow keys • To delete the character to the right of the blinking cursor, press then press . To delete the previous character, press . • Press to open the Messaging program.
Entering Text 4.2 On-screen Input Methods When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the Input Panel icon is displayed on the menu bar. Tap the Input Selector arrow (next to the Input Panel icon) to open a menu where you can select a text input method and customize input options. After selecting a text input method, the corresponding Input Panel is displayed, which you can use to enter text. To show or hide the Input Panel, tap the Input Panel icon.
Entering Text 117 4.3 Using the Full QWERTY The Full QWERTY is a full on-screen QWERTY keyboard layout similar to a computer keyboard. • Tap to enter letters or symbols. • Tap and hold to enter the punctuation mark, symbol, or number at the top of a key. Tap to toggle between using Normal or Predictive mode. • Tap to enter an uppercase letter. • Tap twice to turn on Caps Lock. Displays the word candidate list in predictive mode. Tap a word to insert it into your text.
Entering Text As you tap the keys, the activated character displays on top of the key. Activated character Key when tapped. To learn how to enter text using Predictive mode, see “Using Predictive Mode” in this chapter. To enter accented characters 1. Tap and hold a key with accent options (for example, vowels) to display the accented characters bar. Accented characters bar Tapped key Slide your finger left or right on the screen to select an accented character. 2.
Entering Text 119 3. When you have selected the character, release your finger to enter it. Tip You can also use the Numeric and Symbol mode to enter accented characters. For more information, see “Using Numeric and Symbol Mode” in this chapter for details. 4.4 Using the Phone Keypad The Phone Keypad is an on-screen keypad that has a layout similar to mobile phone keypads, plus some additional keys.
Entering Text To enter text using the Phone Keypad 1. Start a program that accepts text input, such as Word Mobile. 2. Tap the Input Selector arrow, then tap Phone Keypad. 3. When in multitap mode ( ), enter a character by tapping a key until the desired character is displayed on the screen. As you tap the keys, the activated key displays just above the tapped key. Note • To enter the first letter that shows on a key, tap the key once. To enter the second letter, tap twice, and so on.
Entering Text 121 To add a word to the XT9 dictionary If the word that you have entered is not found in the dictionary, you can add it to the dictionary. 1. While in Predictive mode, type a letter and then tap word candidate list. 2. Type the word you want to add, and then tap key or the Space bar to add the word. on right side of the . You can also tap the Enter Cancel word addition. To customize Predictive mode settings 1. Tap the Input Selector arrow, then tap Touch Input Settings. 2.
Entering Text 4.6 Using Numeric and Symbol Mode Switch to Numeric and Symbol mode to easily enter numbers and common symbols such as parentheses, braces, currency signs, punctuation marks, and special characters. To switch to Numeric and Symbol mode 1. While using Full QWERTY or Phone Keypad, tap . 2. Locate and tap the desired number or symbol to enter it. Tap a number or symbol to enter it. Go to the previous or next page of symbols. Tap to switch back to the letter keyboard layout.
Chapter 5 Synchronizing Information 5.1 About Synchronization You can take information from your computer wherever you go by synchronizing it to your device.
Synchronizing Information After installing the synchronization software on your computer, connect the device to your computer using the USB sync cable. When the Connect to PC screen appears on your device, touch ActiveSync, and then touch Done. You can also synchronize information with your computer using Bluetooth. See “Synchronizing via Bluetooth” later in this chapter. Notes • ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center only synchronizes data on your computer and device.
Synchronizing Information 125 2. On the license agreement screen, click Accept. 3. On the Windows Mobile Device Center’s Home screen, click Set up your device. Note Choose Connect without setting up your device if you only want to transfer media files, check for updates, and explore your device but not synchronize Outlook information. 4. Select the items you want to synchronize, then click Next. 5. Enter a device name, then click Set Up.
Synchronizing Information Using Windows Mobile Device Center To open Windows Mobile Device Center, click Start > All Programs > Windows Mobile Device Center on your Windows Vista computer. On Windows Mobile Device Center, you can do the following: • Click Mobile Device Settings to change synchronization settings.
Synchronizing Information 127 5.3 Setting Up ActiveSync® on Windows® XP On a Windows® XP computer, you need to use Microsoft ActiveSync® 4.5 or later. If you do not have this software on your computer, you can install it from the Getting Started Disc that came with your device. Setting up synchronization in ActiveSync 1. Connect your device to your computer. The Synchronization Setup Wizard automatically starts and guides you to create a synchronization partnership. Click Next to proceed. 2.
Synchronizing Information 5.4 Synchronizing With Your Computer Connect and synchronize your device with your computer using the USB cable or Bluetooth connection. Starting and stopping synchronization You can manually synchronize either from your device or computer. From your device • On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then touch Sync Data; or • Tip Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync, and then tap Sync. To end synchronization before it completes, tap Stop.
Synchronizing Information 129 Selecting information to synchronize You can select the information types and the amount of information to synchronize for each type either on your device or your computer. Follow the steps below to change synchronization settings on your device. Note Before changing synchronization settings on your device, disconnect it from your computer. 1. In ActiveSync on your device, tap Menu > Options. 2. Select the check box for any items you want to synchronize.
Synchronizing Information Troubleshooting sync connection problem In some cases, when the computer connects to the Internet or a local network, it may disconnect the connection with your device in favor of the Internet or network connection. If this happens, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > USB to PC, and then clear the Enable faster data synchronization check box. This makes your computer utilize a serial USB connection with your device. 5.
Synchronizing Information 131 5.6 Synchronizing Music and Video If you want to carry your music or other digital media along with you while you travel, set up Windows Media® Player on your computer to synchronize music and video with your device. Other than selecting the Media information type to be synchronized, all media synchronization settings must be set in Windows Media® Player. Before media can be synchronized, you must do the following: • Install Windows Media® Player Version 11 on your computer.
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Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages 6.1 Messaging Messaging is a central location where you can find all your messaging accounts, which include text and multimedia messages as well as your e-mail accounts. To select a messaging account Do one of the following: • Tap Start > Messaging. The Account Picker screen then opens and you can select an account. • While you are in a message list of a certain account, for example Text/Multimedia, tap Menu.
Exchanging Messages To automatically add a signature in outgoing messages You can automatically add your name and other information as your signature in outgoing text, multimedia and e-mail messages: Note You need to specify your signature for each type of messaging account. 1. Tap Start > Messaging, and then tap Menu > Options. 2. Tap Signatures. 3. Select the desired account. 4. Select the Use signature with this account check box. 5. In the text box, enter your signature. 6.
Exchanging Messages 135 6.2 Text Messages Send short text messages to other mobile phones. Notes • Separate charges may apply. • If your text message is more than 160 characters, it will be sent as two or more separate messages and you will be billed accordingly. Creating and sending a new text message 1. On the Home screen, slide to the Messages tab and then touch the New Message icon ( ) on the upper right side of the screen.
Exchanging Messages Managing text messages from a contact You can easily read, reply or delete text messages that you received from a certain contact by opening his or her contact details and accessing the Messages tab. 1. On the TouchFLO 3D Home screen, slide to the myFaves tab. Note If the myFaves tab is not available, slide to the Home tab or the People tab. 2. Touch All People, and then touch the name of the desired contact. 3. The Contact Details screen then appears.
Exchanging Messages 137 To open a thread and view the exchange of text messages 1. On the Home screen, slide to the Messages tab and then tap All Messages. 2. In the Text/Multimedia Inbox, tap a message thread to open it. 3. You can tap links in the messages to directly open contact details, access a web site, send e-mail, or call the displayed number. Tap a web address to open the link in Internet Explorer Mobile. Enter your reply message here.
Exchanging Messages To reply to a text message At the bottom of the screen, type your reply message and then tap Send. To copy a message in the thread to the SIM card 1. In the Text/Multimedia Inbox, tap a message thread to open it. 2. Tap the up or down navigation key at the bottom of the Full QWERTY or Phone Keypad to select a message in the thread. 3. Tap Menu > Copy to SIM. Notes • You cannot copy a sent message from the thread to the SIM card.
Exchanging Messages 139 6.3 Multimedia Messages Sending multimedia messages to your friends and family is fun and easy. You can include pictures, videos, and audio clips in a multimedia message. Notes • Separate additional charges may apply. • When you purchase your device, it is already preset with T-Mobile’s multimedia message settings.
Exchanging Messages 7. Enter text and insert audio clips by tapping the respective areas. See “To add text to a multimedia message” and “To add an audio clip to a multimedia message” for details. 8. To add more slides, tap or tap Menu > Slides > Insert Slide. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add photos/videos, text, and audio to your slides. 9. Tap Send to send the multimedia message. Tip You can also send a multimedia message from Pictures & Videos, Album, or the Camera program.
Exchanging Messages 141 To add an audio clip to a multimedia message You can add one audio clip per slide in your multimedia message. 1. Tap Insert audio on your multimedia message. By default, the My Documents is shown. Tap My Music or another folder that contains audio files. When navigating folders, tap the down arrow ( ) to return to the upper folder. 2. Select an audio file. When selected, you can: • Tap • Tap Select to insert it to the multimedia message.
Exchanging Messages To reply to a multimedia message 1. In the Text/Multimedia Inbox, select the mobile phone number or name of the contact who sent you the multimedia message. 2. In the threaded message, tap the multimedia message to open and view a multimedia message. 3. After viewing the multimedia message, tap Menu > Reply > via MMS to reply with an multimedia message or tap Menu > Reply > via SMS to reply with a text message.
Exchanging Messages 143 6.4 Instant Messaging T-Mobile Instant Messaging provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) communities, including AOL® Instant Messenger (AIM®), Google Talk™, Windows Live™ Messenger, Myspace instant messaging, and Yahoo!® Messenger. You can sign in to two or more communities at the same time. Note Separate charges apply to send/receive instant messages. 1. Tap Start > Instant Messaging. 2. On the Instant Messaging screen, tap any of the communities.
Exchanging Messages Note The information required to sign in will vary depending on the instant messaging community you are accessing. 6. To log into a community, tap Sign In. The instant messaging screen for the selected community will then be displayed, and you can start chatting online. For more information on using Instant Messaging, tap Options > Help and then choose a help topic. 6.5 Email Set Up Email provides you unlimited access to your work and personal e-mail.
Exchanging Messages 145 To set up AOL/AIM Mail, Yahoo!Mail, or Gmail Tap AOL/AIM Mail, Yahoo! Mail, or Gmail, and then simply enter your e-mail address and password. To set up Windows Live Mail Tap Windows Live Mail, and then sign in using your Windows Live ID. See Chapter 8 for details. To set up a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail account If you have an e-mail account from an ISP or other web-based accounts such as Comcast or Earthlink, add them as POP3 or IMAP4 accounts on your device. 1.
Exchanging Messages To set up Outlook E-mail 1. On the Select Account screen, tap Outlook Setup. 2. To send and receive personal e-mail on your device: • Check if the synchronization software has been installed on your computer and a synchronization partnership has been created with your device. If these have been done, then just connect your device to your computer to send and receive Outlook E-mail messages.
Exchanging Messages 147 • Messaging Tap Start > Messaging. You will then see your e-mail accounts in Windows Mobile Messaging’s Account Picker screen. See “Messaging” earlier in this chapter for details. Creating and sending an e-mail message After setting up e-mail accounts on your device, you can start sending and receiving e-mail messages. Note Separate charges may apply to send/receive domestic/international e-mail. 1. On the TouchFLO 3D Home screen, slide to the Mail tab. 2.
Exchanging Messages Viewing and replying to e-mail messages To view an e-mail message 1. On the TouchFLO 3D Home screen, slide to the Mail tab, select an e-mail account, and then tap Inbox. 2. Tap an e-mail to open it. To download a complete e-mail By default, long e-mail messages that you receive contains only the first few kilobytes of the message. When you open an e-mail, it displays only the headers and part of the message. You must download the whole e-mail to view the complete content.
Exchanging Messages 149 To download file attachments • POP3 e-mail account: File attachments are automatically downloaded when you download a complete e-mail. • IMAP4 and Outlook e-mail accounts: File attachments appear below the subject of an e-mail message. Tapping an attachment opens the attachment if it has been fully downloaded or marks it for download the next time you send and receive e-mail. You can set automatic download of file attachments.
Exchanging Messages Directly making calls from an e-mail While reading an e-mail, you can directly place a call to the sender, start a conference call, access contact details, and more. • Tap the sender photo or name to open the Contact Details screen. • If the sender is not stored in your contacts, tap the e-mail address to send e-mail or save it as a new contact. Tap this Talk button to call the sender. • Tap a recipient name to open his or her contact details.
Exchanging Messages 151 Synchronizing e-mail messages Synchronizing e-mail messages ensures that new e-mail messages are downloaded to the device Inbox folder, e-mail messages in the Outbox folder are sent, and e-mail messages deleted from the server are removed from your device. The manner in which you synchronize e-mail messages depends on the type of e-mail account you have. To automatically synchronize an Outlook e-mail account 1. Connect your device to your computer through USB or Bluetooth.
Exchanging Messages To modify e-mail account settings for Internet e-mail 1. Tap Menu > Options on the Account Picker screen, or tap Menu > Tools > Options while you’re in a message list. 2. Tap your POP3 or IMAP4 Internet e-mail account. 3. Tap Edit Account Setup and change the account settings that need to be modified. To customize download schedule for Internet e-mail 1. Tap Menu > Options on the Account Picker screen, or tap Menu > Tools > Options while you’re in a message list. 2.
Exchanging Messages 153 To change the download size and format for Internet e-mail 1. Tap Menu > Options on the Account Picker screen, or tap Menu > Tools > Options while you’re in a message list. 2. Tap your POP3 or IMAP4 Internet e-mail account. 3. Tap Download Size Settings. 4. Under Message format, select HTML or Plain Text. 5. Under Download size limit, select the desired e-mail size. 6. Tap Done. To automatically receive attachments on Outlook e-mail messages 1. Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync. 2.
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Chapter 7 Working With Company E-mail and Meeting Appointments 7.1 Synchronizing with the Exchange Server To keep up-to-date with your company e-mail messages and meeting schedules while you’re out of the office, you can connect your device to the Internet through Wi-Fi or a data connection and synchronize with your company’s Exchange Server.
Working With Company E-mail and Meeting Appointments 4. Enter your e-mail address, and clear the Attempt to detect Exchange Server Settings automatically check box. Tap Next. 5. In Server address, enter the Exchange Server address, and tap Next. 6. Enter your user name, password and domain, and then tap Next. 7. Select the items that you want to sync with the Exchange Server. Tips • To change synchronization settings of an information item, for example, E-mail, select the item, then tap Settings.
Working With Company E-mail and Meeting Appointments 157 7.2 Working With Company E-mail Messages Your device gives you instant access to your company e-mail messages and lets you manage your messages easier. Direct Push, Fetch Mail, Remote e-mail search, and e-mail flags are just some of the tools you can use to manage your e-mail messages. Note Some messaging features depend on the Microsoft Exchange Server version used in your company.
Working With Company E-mail and Meeting Appointments Scheduled synchronization If you do not want to use Direct Push, you can set a regular schedule for synchronizing Outlook e-mail and information. 1. In ActiveSync on your device, tap Menu > Schedule. 2. Set the synchronization schedule for Peak times and Off-peak times.
Working With Company E-mail and Meeting Appointments 159 Searching for e-mail messages on the Exchange Server You can access e-mail messages that are not available on your device by searching your Microsoft Exchange Server mailbox. The search results are downloaded and displayed in a Search Results folder. Requirement Your company must be using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 or later. 1. Tap Start > Messaging > Outlook E-mail. 2. Tap Menu > Tools > Search Server. 3.
Working With Company E-mail and Meeting Appointments Note • Set Flag Mark the message with a red flag to remind yourself to follow it up. • Complete Flag Mark the message with a check mark to indicate that the issue or request in the e-mail is already completed. • Clear Flag Remove the flag to unmark the message. E-mail message reminders are displayed on your device if the messages are flagged with reminders and synchronized from the Exchange Server.
Working With Company E-mail and Meeting Appointments 161 7.3 Managing Meeting Requests When you schedule and send meeting requests from your device, you can invite attendees to your meeting and check their availability. When you receive a meeting request, you can reply by accepting or declining the request. The meeting request also clearly indicates whether or not there are conflicting or adjacent meetings. Requirement Your company must be using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 or later.
Working With Company E-mail and Meeting Appointments 7.4 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory In addition to having contacts on your device, you can access contact information from your organization’s Company Directory. By having over-the-air access to the Company Directory, you can easily send e-mail messages and meeting requests to anyone in your company.
Working With Company E-mail and Meeting Appointments 163 When viewing a received Outlook e-mail message 1. Open a received Outlook e-mail message. 2. If a Search button ( ) appears to the right of the sender name in the e-mail message, tap this button to search for the sender in the Company Directory. 3. If the sender is found, the contact details will be displayed. You can then choose to save the sender to your contacts, call the sender, and more.
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Chapter 8 Internet 8.1 Ways of Connecting to the Internet Your device’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet or your corporate network through Wi-Fi, GPRS/3G (or EDGE when available), or dial-up. You can also add and set up a VPN or proxy connection. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100 meters (300 feet). To use Wi-Fi on your device, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”.
Internet Indicates that your device is connected to this Wi-Fi network Indicates a secured Wi-Fi network. Signal strength Network name (SSID) 4. Tap Back to return to the Communications screen. Next time you use your device to detect Wi-Fi networks, you will not be prompted to enter the network key of the previously accessed Wi-Fi network (unless you perform a hard reset which will erase custom settings on your device).
Internet 167 To check Wi-Fi network status Aside from the Wi-Fi status icon on the title bar, you can check the current Wi-Fi connection status from any of the following screens of your device: • Wireless LAN screen Tap Advanced on the Wi-Fi screen. On the Main tab, you will see the Wi-Fi network that your device is currently connected to. The configuration and signal quality of the Wi-Fi network are also shown.
Internet To save battery power while connected to a Wi-Fi network Using Wi-Fi quickly consumes battery power. Turn off Wi-Fi when not in use. You can also enable power saving settings while using Wi-Fi. 1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab. 2. Tap Menu > Wireless Networks and then tap the Power Mode tab. 3. Move the Power Save Mode slider to a position that optimizes performance with the least power consumption.
Internet 169 5. Enter the ISP server phone number, then tap Next. 6. Enter your user name, password, and any other information required by your ISP, then tap Finish. Starting a data connection The data connection is automatically started when you begin using a program that accesses the Internet such as Internet Explorer Mobile. If you are not on a fixed-rate data plan, you may want to save data cost by disconnecting the data connection when not in use.
Internet 8.2 Using Internet Explorer® Mobile Internet Explorer® Mobile is Windows Mobile’s default Internet browser. To open Internet Explorer® Mobile Tap Start > Internet Explorer. To go to a web site and add it as your web favorite 1. Enter the Web site address in the address bar, then tap . 2. Tap Menu > Add to Favorites. To zoom in or out of the displayed web page 1. Tap Menu > Zoom Out first to zoom out to the smallest size. 2. Internet Explorer then enters zoom mode.
Internet 171 8.3 Using Opera Mobile™ Opera Mobile™ is a full-featured Internet browser, optimized for use on your device. To open Opera Mobile and go to a website 1. Tap Start > Programs > Opera Browser. 2. On the Opera Mobile screen, tap the address bar. Note If the address bar is hidden, tap 3. Enter the URL address and tap at the bottom-right corner of the screen. . The browser screen 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 1 Refresh the web page being viewed. 2 Enter the URL of the web site here.
Internet 3 Return to the previous web page viewed. 4 Go to the Bookmarks screen where you can add, edit, or send bookmarks. 5 Add a new browsing tab or switch to another browsing tab. 6 Go to the home page. 7 Open a list where you can change Opera Mobile settings. 8 Close the current tab. This is enabled only if you have more than one tab opened. 9 When browsing the web, Opera Mobile automatically switches to full screen mode. Tap to show the address and Menu bars again.
Internet 173 To zoom in and out on web pages While viewing a web page in full screen, slide to the right of the zoom bar to zoom in on the web page. To zoom out, slide your finger to the left. Tip You can also tap the screen twice to zoom in. To zoom out, tap the screen twice again. Zooming in Zooming out To change the screen orientation Change the screen orientation by simply turning your device sideways. Note For more information about using Opera Mobile, go to: http://www.opera.
Internet 8.4 Using YouTube™ YouTube™ lets you browse, search, and watch Internet videos that are posted in YouTube. Note You need an active data or Wi-Fi connection to use YouTube. If you are using a GPRS/3G connection, watching Internet videos may significantly increase your data connection costs. To open YouTube On the Home screen, slide to the Internet tab, and then tap YouTube. Open the Program Guide. Displays the current program channel being viewed.
Internet 175 Searching videos 1. On the YouTube screen, tap . 2. On the Search screen, enter the video information, and then tap Search. YouTube searches for the video, and then displays all related videos on the screen. 3. Tap on a video to watch it. See “Watching videos” for details. Using the Program Guide The Program Guide categorizes videos into channels so you can browse and watch related videos available on YouTube. You can also add your favorite video channel in the Program Guide.
Internet To change the program channel 1. On the Videos screen, tap Program Guide at the top of the screen. 2. On the Program Guide, select a channel. Tip You can scroll down to view more channels. The video list refreshes to display the available videos for the selected channel. To delete a program channel You can only delete channels that you have added to the Program Guide. 1. Tap Program Guide. 2. Scroll down to the channel that you want to delete, and then tap . 3.
Internet 177 When you tap Stop ( the following options. ) or finish watching the entire video, you can select from Go to the next page of related videos. If no action is taken, the next page is automatically displayed after 10 seconds. View information about the video you just watched. Go back to the previous page of related videos. Send the link of the previously watched video via e-mail, or to send the video thumbnail via MMS. Add the video to your Bookmarks. Replay the video.
Internet To delete a video from Bookmarks 1. On the Bookmarks screen, tap Edit. 2. Tap on the video you want to remove. 3. On the confirmation screen, tap Yes. 4. Tap Done. History View recently watched videos on the History screen. On the YouTube screen, tap and then tap a video to watch it. Note To clear the History list, tap Clear. 8.
Internet 179 5. Choose what information you want to sync online with your device. If you select Store Windows Live contacts in your mobile phone’s contact list, your Windows Live™ contacts will be added to the contact list and to Windows Live™ Messenger on your device. If you select Sync e-mail, your Windows Live™ Mail or Hotmail inbox messages will be downloaded to your device. 6. Tap Next. 7. After synchronization is complete, tap Done. The Windows Live™ screen Search bar.
Internet Using Windows Live™ Messenger With this mobile version of Windows Live™ Messenger, you can send and receive instant messages. To sign in to Windows Live™ Messenger and start a conversation 1. Tap Messenger on the Windows Live™ screen. 2. Tap Sign in on the Messenger screen. Signing in may take several minutes, depending on your connection speed. 3. In the contact list, select an online contact, and then tap Send IM to open the message screen. 4.
Internet 181 To add a Windows Live™ contact You can add new Windows Live™ contacts in Windows Live™ Messenger. 1. Tap Menu > Add new contact. 2. Enter the e-mail address of the contact, and then tap OK. Using Windows Live Search Windows LiveTM Search is a separate program that offers you a fast and easy way to find and view maps and local information on your device. With Live Search, you can: • Get up-to-date local information such as movies and gas prices.
Internet 8.6 Using Your Device as a Modem (Internet Sharing) Internet Sharing connects your desktop or notebook computer to the Internet by using your device’s data connection such as GPRS/3G. You can connect via USB or Bluetooth. Before you proceed • Make sure your device has a SIM card installed, and your device has a GPRS/ 3G or dial-up modem connection. • To set up your device as a USB modem, you must first install Windows Mobile Device Center or Microsoft ActiveSync version 4.
Internet 183 Using your device as a Bluetooth modem To use your device as a Bluetooth modem for your computer, set up a Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN) between your device and your computer. To set up Bluetooth PAN on your device 1. On your device, turn on Bluetooth and set it to visible mode. For instructions, see “To turn Bluetooth on and make your device visible” in Chapter 9. 2. Initiate a Bluetooth partnership from your device.
Internet For Windows XP: 1. Tap Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. 2. Under Personal Area Network, click the Bluetooth Network Connection icon. 3. Under Network Tasks, click View Bluetooth network devices. 4. In the Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box, select your device, and click Connect.
Chapter 9 Bluetooth 9.1 Bluetooth Modes Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 26 feet (eight meters) without requiring a physical connection. Bluetooth on your device operates in three different modes: • On. Bluetooth is turned on. Your device can detect other Bluetooth-enabled devices, but not vice versa. • Visible.
Bluetooth 4. Tap the drop-down menu and then select Always Visible. Note If you select Visible for 60 seconds, Bluetooth visibility will turn off automatically when the time elapses and your device has not yet connected to another Bluetooth device. 5. Tap Done. The icon then appears in the title bar to indicate that the device is in visible mode. Tip To easily switch Bluetooth off or back on, open the Comm Manager and then tap Bluetooth’s OFF/ON slider.
Bluetooth 187 5. After the receiving party accepts the partnership, the Bluetooth device name is shown on the screen, including all Bluetooth services that you can use with it. Select the check boxes of the Bluetooth services you want to use, and then tap Done. 6. If you selected to use the Bluetooth Serial Port service of the paired device, select a local serial port to assign for the paired device, and then tap Continue. The connected Bluetooth device now appears in the Devices tab ( Tip ).
Bluetooth 9.3 Connecting a Bluetooth Hands-free or Stereo Headset For hands-free phone conversations, you can use a Bluetooth hands-free headset such as a car kit with your device. Your device also supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) which allows you to use a Bluetooth stereo headset for handsfree phone conversations and for listening to stereo music. To connect a Bluetooth hands-free or stereo headset 1.
Bluetooth 189 The double arrowhead that is displayed to the right of a service indicates that the service is connected with your headset. If you turn off your headset, the double arrowhead disappears to indicate that the service has been disconnected. Next time you turn on and use your headset again, you need to manually reconnect each service. Tap a service and then tap Connect. 9.
Bluetooth If your computer is installed with Windows XP SP2 or later version and your computer’s Bluetooth adapter is supported by your Windows version, do the following steps: a. On your computer, open Bluetooth Devices from the Control Panel, then click the Options tab on the Bluetooth Devices window. b. For Windows Vista, select Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer. For Windows XP, select Turn discovery on and Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer. c.
Bluetooth 191 8. If you sent Outlook E-mail messages, calendar items, tasks, or contacts to your computer and they are not automatically added to Outlook, select File > Import and Export in Outlook to import them. To send information to a Bluetooth-enabled device such as another Windows Mobile-powered device, follow steps 2 to 7 in the above procedure.
Bluetooth 5. Select the new destination folder, and then tap Select. Tip To save received files on your storage card when it is inserted on your device, select Save files to storage card when present. Files will be saved on the root folder of your storage card. 6. Tap Done. 9.5 Printing via Bluetooth Connect your device to a Bluetooth printer to print your pictures. Note Before you start printing, make sure to turn on the Bluetooth printer and turn on Bluetooth on your device.
Bluetooth 193 9.6 Connecting to Car Kit Phones Bluetooth car kit phones that support the SIM Access Profile (SAP) can connect to your device and access its SIM card via Bluetooth. Once a SAP connection has been established, you can download device and/or SIM contacts from your device to the car kit phone, and use the car kit phone to answer and make calls. 1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab, tap Communications, and then tap Bluetooth. 2. Turn Bluetooth on and set your device to visible mode.
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Chapter 10 Navigating on the Road 10.1 Google™ Maps Google™ Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also allows you to search and locate places of interest or even a contact address. Note You need an active data connection or Wi-Fi connection to use Google Maps. To open Google Maps, tap Start > Programs > Google Maps. The Google Maps screen Tap to zoom in on the map. Your current location.
Navigating on the Road Notes • Currently, traffic information is only available for the U.S. • Tap Menu > Options > Reset Google Maps to reset the Google Map cookies, history of search terms, preferences, and image cache. • Tap Menu > Help > Tips to learn more about the program and its many features. Search for a place of interest You can easily search and locate a place of interest such as hotels, restaurants, and other places using Google Maps.
Navigating on the Road 197 4. On the Address tab, you can: • Tap the web address to go to the web site of the place of interest. Note This information only appears when the web site of the place of interest is available. • Tap the [phone number] to call the place of interest that you have selected. • Tap Directions to here or Directions from here to get directions on how to get to the place of interest from your current location or vice versa.
Navigating on the Road • Do not leave your device in a vehicle or expose the device to direct sunlight to avoid overheating the battery, which could pose damage to the device or risk to the vehicle. • When using the device inside a vehicle, use the car holder to mount the device securely in place. Avoid placing the device in the areas shown in the following diagram: 1 Do not place where it will block the driver’s vision. 2 Do not place where air bags could deploy.
Navigating on the Road 199 • The Global Positioning System (GPS) is built and operated by the US Defense Department. The Department is responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the system. Any changes that the Department makes may affect the accuracy and function of the GPS system. 10.3 Downloading Location Data via QuickGPS Before using the device for GPS navigation, open QuickGPS to download ephemeris data (current satellite position and timing information).
Navigating on the Road Changing the download options To configure download options, tap Menu > Options and choose from available options: • Remind me when data expires. Display a message when ephemeris data expires. • Auto download when data expires. Automatically download ephemeris data when it expires. • Auto download when connected to PC via ActiveSync. Automatically download ephemeris data when it is connected to your computer via ActiveSync.
Chapter 11 Camera and Multimedia 11.1 Taking Photos and Videos Use Camera to take photos and record video clips. To open the Camera screen On the Home screen, slide to the Photos and Videos tab and then tap the camera icon ( ). The screen orientation automatically switches to landscape mode when you open Camera. To close the Camera Tap the On-screen control button ( ), and then tap Changing the capture mode .
Camera and Multimedia Icon Capture Mode Captures still images continuously in one direction, and then stitches them to create a panoramic view of a scenery. Records video clips suitable for sending via multimedia messages. Captures a still image that you can assign as a contact picture. Captures still images and places them within frames. Using the focus Use the automatic focus or Touch Focus function to capture sharp and crisp photos and videos.
Camera and Multimedia 203 To use Touch Focus: 1. Set the Camera to Photo or Contacts Picture mode. 2. Touch the area on the screen that you want to focus. The Touch Focus indicator ( ) positions itself on the selected area. Note If you tap outside the effective focus area, a white box appears to indicate the area where you can use Touch Focus. 3. Touch to activate auto-focus on the selected area and take the photo. See “Auto-focus” in this chapter for more information.
Camera and Multimedia The Review screen After capturing a photo or recording video, the Review screen gives you the option to view/play, send, or delete the photo or video clip. Icon Function Return to the live Camera screen. / View the captured image or play the captured video in Album. See “Viewing Photos and Videos Using Album” in this chapter. Delete the captured image or video. Send the captured image or video via MMS or e-mail.
Camera and Multimedia 205 4 Menu. Open the Menu Panel. See “Menu Panel” for details. 5 Virtual Camera button. Activates the auto-focus and functions as the shutter release button. 6 Template Selector icon. In Picture Theme mode, tap to select another frame. 7 Progress indicator. In Picture Theme and Panorama modes, this shows the number of consecutive shots. Menu Panel The Menu panel lets you quickly adjust common camera settings and provides access to more advanced camera settings.
Camera and Multimedia Zooming Before capturing a photo or a video clip, you can zoom in or out on your subject. To zoom in or out, slide your finger up or down on the Zoom bar while holding the device sideways. While you are sliding your finger on the Zoom bar, the level of zoom is shown on the zoom control bar on the screen. Zoom control bar Zoom bar The camera zoom range for a photo or a video clip depends on the capture mode and resolution. Refer to the table for more information.
Camera and Multimedia 207 Capture mode Video Resolution CIF 352 x 288 L 320 x 240 M 176 x 144 S 128 x 96 M 176 x 144 S 128 x 96 L 640 x 480 M 320 x 240 Zoom range 1.0x to 1.6x 1.0x to 1.6x 1.0x to 1.6x 1.0x to 1.6x 1.0x to 1.6x 1.0x to 1.6x 1.0x to 1.6x 1.0x to 3.2x Contacts Picture M 1.0x to 3.
Camera and Multimedia • Resolution. Select the resolution to use. • Widescreen (Photo mode). When On (default) you can use the entire screen as viewfinder. Refer to the zoom table for the resolution when Widescreen is On. • Touch Focus (Photo and Contacts Picture modes). Enables or disables the Touch Focus function. Touch Focus is On by default. • Review Duration. Set the time for a captured photo/video to remain on the Review screen. • Quality.
Camera and Multimedia 209 • Metering Mode. Select a metering mode to allow the camera to measure the amount of light and calculate the best-fit exposure value before capturing. • Prefix. The file name of a newly captured photo or video is set to “IMAGE” or “VIDEO” followed by a sequential number, for example: IMAGE_001.jpg. You can also choose the current date or date and time as the file name prefix. Note You can not change the file name prefix when saving captured photos to a storage card.
Camera and Multimedia 11.2 Viewing Photos and Videos Using Album Use Album to view photos and videos in your device. To open Album On the Home screen, slide to the Photos and Videos tab, and then tap Album. You can also tap while on the Camera program to open Album. Open the Camera program. View the photo in full screen. View another album. Play the video file. Start a slideshow, set the album as favorite, and more.
Camera and Multimedia 211 Viewing photos While viewing a photo, tap the screen to open the menu. Send the photo using e-mail or MMS. Start the slideshow. Return to the previous screen. Save the photo as a contact picture, save the on-screen image as a new file, and more. To view the next or previous photo in the album When you are holding your device upright, view the next or previous photo by swiping your finger up or down the screen.
Camera and Multimedia To view a slideshow of photos in the current album While viewing a photo, tap the screen, and then tap Note . Animated GIF and video files are excluded from the slideshow. During the slideshow, tap the screen to show the playback controls. Set the transition effect, time per slide, and orientation of the photos. Return to the previous screen. Go back to the previous image. Tip Go to the next image. Play or pause the slideshow.
Camera and Multimedia 213 Playing videos While playing back video, tap the screen to show the playback controls. Drag to go forward or backward in the video. Total duration Elapsed time Change the video display mode to Fit & Crop (default), Best Fit, or Stretch. Go back to the beginning of the video. Play or pause Stop the video. the video.
Camera and Multimedia 11.3 Using Windows Media® Player Mobile Windows Media® Player Mobile plays digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on the web. To open Windows Media® Player Mobile Tap Start > Programs > Windows Media. Windows Media® Player Mobile opens with the Library screen. Use the Library screen to find and play songs, videos, and playlists that are stored on your device or on the storage card.
Camera and Multimedia 215 The playback screen opens and plays the audio or video file. Drag to jump to any part of the video or audio. Mute/Unmute Full screen Increase volume Visit WindowsMedia.com Decrease volume Skip to the beginning of Skip to the next file. the current file or to the Play/Pause previous file. Synchronizing video and audio files Use the latest version of Windows Media® Player on your computer to synchronize digital media files from your computer to your device.
Camera and Multimedia Note If you have previously opened Windows Media® Player and searched for media on your computer, you are not prompted to search your computer in step 2. 3. On the Device Setup dialog box, enter a name for your device and click Finish. Note If you installed a storage card that has a capacity of more than 4GB and your entire library can fit into the storage card, Windows Media Player will automatically synchronize your music files.
Camera and Multimedia 217 Playlists and Library List Content List Sync List 4. Click Start Sync to start synchronizing the selected files to your device. Notes • Use Windows Media® Player 11 or higher on your computer to synchronize media files to your device. • Audio files copy faster if Windows Media® Player is configured to automatically set the quality level for audio files copied to your device. For more information, see the Windows Media® Player Help.
Camera and Multimedia 3. Select a media file that you want, then tap Menu > Queue Up. This adds the file to the Now Playing list. Repeat this step until you have added all desired media files to the Now Playing list. Note You cannot select multiple files simultaneously. 4. After adding the media files, tap Menu > Now Playing. 5. On the Now Playing screen, tap Menu > Save Playlist. 6. Enter the playlist name, then tap Done. 7.
Chapter 12 Programs 12.1 Managing Programs Launching a program • On the Home screen, slide to the Programs tab and then tap All Programs. Or, • Tap Start > Programs. Scroll down the screen by swiping your finger upward and then tap a program to open it. Installing a program You can install or uninstall additional programs. Your device does not allow you to uninstall most of the preinstalled programs. Note Before you purchase additional programs, make sure that they are compatible with your device.
Programs 4. Choose whether to install the program into the main memory or your storage card, if you have the storage card inserted on your device. 5. Wait for the installation to complete. Note You may be prompted to restart your device after installation is completed. To install a program from your computer 1. If the installer is an .exe file such as Setup.exe, most likely, the installer needs to be run on a computer. Download or copy it to your computer. 2.
Programs 221 12.2 Adobe® Reader® LE Adobe® Reader® LE is an application for viewing PDF (Portable Document Format) documents on your device. It supports a subset of the features found in the PC versions of Adobe Reader. To open Adobe Reader LE Tap Start > Programs > Adobe Reader LE. To open a PDF file on your device • Open a PDF file in Adobe Reader LE; or • Open File Explorer, find the PDF file, then tap the file to open it.
Programs 12.3 Contacts Contacts is your address book for people and businesses you communicate with. You can add Outlook contacts from your device or synchronized with your PC or the Exchange Server, SIM contacts stored on the SIM card, or Windows Live™ contacts. Note You can only add Windows Live™ contacts after you have set up Windows Live™ on your device. See “Using Windows Live™” in Chapter 8. To open the Contacts screen Tap Start > Contacts.
Programs 223 Organizing and searching contacts To group similar contacts For easier contact management, you can group contacts by assigning them into categories. 1. Create a new Outlook contact or edit an existing Outlook contact. 2. Tap Categories. 3. Select a preset category such as Business or Personal, or tap New to create your own category. 4. When finished, tap OK.
Programs Sharing contact information You can quickly send contact information to another mobile phone or device through Bluetooth beaming or text messaging. To send contact information via Bluetooth 1. Tap and hold a contact on the Contacts screen. 2. Tap Send via Bluetooth, then select the device where to send the contact. Note Before sending, make sure Bluetooth is turned on and set to visible mode on your device and the target mobile device. You can also send contact information to your computer.
Programs 225 12.4 JBlend Use JBlend to download, install and manage MIDlets or MIDlet suites on your device. MIDlets are Java applications such as games and tools that can run on mobile devices, while a MIDlet suite is a collection of one or more MIDlets. Your device supports Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME). To open JBlend Tap Start > Programs > JBlend. Installing and launching MIDlets/MIDlet suites To download and install from the Internet 1. Open an Internet browser, such as Internet Explorer Mobile. 2.
Programs Managing MIDlets/MIDlet suites You can update MIDlets/MIDlet suites, or uninstall them to free up memory space. To update a MIDlet/MIDlet suite 1. On the JBlend screen, tap the Input Panel icon, and then tap the up/down navigation keys on the on-screen keyboard to select the MIDlet/MIDlet suite that you want to update. 2. Tap Menu > Application > Update Info. JBlend then searches for updates for the selected MIDlet/MIDlet suite.
Programs 227 12.5 JETCET Presentation If you are away from your office and urgently need to make a presentation, you can use JETCET Presentation to create a PowerPoint file and present it from your device. JETCET Presentation also allows you to open and display presentations that were created in Microsoft PowerPoint 97, PowerPoint 2000, PowerPoint 2002 (XP), or PowerPoint 2003. Opening JETCET Presentation Tap Start > Programs > JETCET Presenter.
Programs To edit text 1. Select the text box that contains the text you want to edit. 2. Tap Edit > Text > Modify and then change your text. Tap within the text region to place the cursor exactly where you want to start editing. To insert an object shape 1. Tap Edit > Shape > Insert. 2. Tap an object, for example, an arrow, from the Autoshape Objects. 3. Drag on the slide to draw the select shape. Tip To insert a picture, tap Edit > Shape > Picture. To add and edit slides 1.
Programs 229 Displaying the presentation You can connect your device to a large-screen display such as a television and show your presentation to an audience as a full-screen slideshow. For more information about connecting your device to a large-screen display, see “Connecting to an External Display“ in Chapter 13. To display the presentation as a slideshow 1. Tap the PowerPoint file in the folder tree to open the file, or tap File > Open and then tap the PowerPoint file. 2.
Programs To exit the slideshow Tap the arrow watermark, tap the down arrow to scroll down the selection menu, and then tap End Show. For more information about using JETCET Presentation, tap JETCET Presentation to view the program help. on the toolbar of 12.6 Microsoft® Office Mobile Microsoft® Office Mobile consists of the following applications: • Microsoft® Office Excel® Mobile lets you create and edit Excel workbooks and templates on your device.
Programs 231 Tips • By default, Word Mobile saves documents in .docx format, while Excel Mobile saves workbooks in .xlsx format. If you want to open these types of files on a computer that uses Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP, or Office 2003, you need to download and install the File Format Converter in your computer. Download the File Format Converter at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/. • If you want Word Mobile to save documents in .
Programs To copy contacts to the SIM card Only one phone number per contact name can be stored on a SIM card. 1. On the SIM Manager screen, tap Menu > Contacts to SIM. 2. Select the check boxes of the contact’s phone numbers that you want to copy to your SIM card, then tap Save. When you copy a contact that has several phone numbers to your SIM card, SIM Manager separately saves each number by appending an indicator at the end of each name.
Programs 233 To place a call You can call contacts that are stored on your device or SIM card, dial a phone number, redial, and place a return call. 1. Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar. 2. In a clear voice, say one of the following commands: • “Call [contact name]” to call a device contact or SIM contact. • “Dial [number]” to dial a phone number. • “Redial” to repeat the last call made. • “Callback” to return the last call received.
Programs To request information from your calendar 1. Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar. 2. In a clear voice, ask for the information you want to retrieve. For example, say: “What’s my next appointment?” “What’s my next meeting?” “What’s my schedule tomorrow?” To request for date and time 1. Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar. 2. In a clear voice, say “What date is today?” 3.
Programs 235 12.9 Voice Notes Voice Recorder lets you record your voice and quickly send it as a multimedia message or e-mail attachment, or set the recorded voice as your ring tone. Note Voice Recorder saves voice recordings in AMR-NB (Adaptive Multi-Rate Narrowband) format only. This is a common speech audio format used in mobile devices. To record your voice 1. Tap Start > Programs > Voice Notes. 2. Hold the device’s microphone close to your mouth. 3. Touch Record or recording. to start recording.
Programs To send a voice recording in a multimedia message Select a voice recording, then tap Menu > Send via MMS. A new multimedia message is then created with the voice recording automatically inserted as an audio clip. See “Multimedia Messages” in Chapter 6 to learn how to compose and send MMS messages. To send a voice recording via e-mail Select a voice recording, tap Menu > Send, and then select an e-mail account.
Chapter 13 Managing Your Device 13.1 Copying and Managing Files Copy files between your device and computer, or copy files to a storage card installed on your device. You can also efficiently manage your files and folders using File Explorer. To copy files using Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync 1. Connect your device to the computer. 2. Click File Management > Browse the contents of your device in Windows Mobile Device Center on your computer, or click Explore in ActiveSync on your computer.
Managing Your Device To manage files on your device using File Explorer File Explorer lets you browse and manage the contents of your device. The root folder on the device is named My Device, and contains the following folders: My Documents, Program Files, Windows, and more. 1. Tap Start > All Programs > File Explorer. 2. Tap a folder or file to open it. 3. To return to an upper level folder, tap Up. 4.
Managing Your Device 239 13.2 Settings on your Device You can adjust the device settings to suit the way you work. Use the Settings tab to adjust basic device settings. See “Settings” in Chapter 3 for details. To see all available settings, tap Start > Settings. Personal tab Icon Description Buttons Assign a program or function to a hardware button or set the function you want to execute (for instance, lock the device) when you press and hold the END button.
Managing Your Device Icon Description Sounds & Notifications Enable sounds for events, notifications, and more, and set the type of notification for different events. Today Customize the appearance of the Home screen and the information to display on it. Note You will not see the Today screen when the TouchFLO 3D Home screen is enabled. To display the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today > Items tab, and then clear the TouchFLO 3D check box.
Managing Your Device 241 Icon Description Device Information See information about the firmware version, hardware, identity, and the duration of calls made on your device. Encryption Encrypt files on your storage card. Encrypted files are only readable on your device. Error Reporting Enable or disable the device's error reporting function.
Managing Your Device Icon Description Task Manager Stop running programs and set the ( ) button to end programs immediately when you tap the button. For more information, see “Using Task Manager” in this chapter. TouchFLO Set the device to vibrate when you tap the tabs, links, or other onscreen items of supported applications. TV Out Set the video standard to use when outputting to an external display.
Managing Your Device 243 Icon Description USB to PC Set the type of USB connection to your PC. Select the ActiveSync option for synchronizing data, or use Disk Drive mode for transferring files. Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off, scan for available wireless networks, see information about the active wireless network, and customize Wi-Fi settings. 13.
Managing Your Device To increase or decrease the size of text on the screen 1. Tap Start > Settings. 2. On the System tab, tap Screen > Text Size tab. 3. Move the slider to increase or decrease the text size. To re-calibrate the touch screen The device touch screen is calibrated before shipment. Re-calibrate the touch screen if it does not accurately respond to screen taps. 1. While the device is on, press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons, and then tap the screen to open the align screen.
Managing Your Device 245 Ringer settings To change the ring type and ring tone 1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab, and then tap Sound. 2. Scroll down and then tap Ring Type. Select the ring type you want to use, and then tap Done. 3. Tap Ringtone, and then select the ring tone you want to use. 4. Tap Done. Tips • You can use *.wav, *.mid, *.mp3, *.wma, or other types of sound files that you downloaded from the Internet or copied from your computer.
Managing Your Device Phone services You can change the settings of various phone services for your device. Phone services may include Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Voicemail, and more. Contact your wireless service provider to find out about the availability of phone services for your device. To access and change settings of phone services 1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab, and then tap Communications. 2. On the Comm Manager screen, tap Phone > Phone services. 3.
Managing Your Device 247 1 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 6 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 Switch Airplane Mode on or off. See “Turning the Phone Function On and Off” in Chapter 2. Access the phone settings and change the PIN codes, configure phone services, and more. Connect a Bluetooth headset or other Bluetooth-enabled device. See Chapter 9 for details. Connect to a wireless network. See Chapter 8 for details. Open ActiveSync and adjust the push e-mail settings. See Chapter 7 for details.
Managing Your Device 13.5 Using Task Manager Task Manager lets you view and stop running programs, configure the and enable the Quick Menu on the Home screen. button, To open Task Manager Tap the Quick Menu button on the top-right corner of the Home screen to open the Quick Menu, and then tap . To configure the Exit ( ) button By default, running programs are shut down when you tap and hold the button. 1. On the Task Manager screen, tap the Button tab.
Managing Your Device 249 13.6 Protecting Your Device Protecting your SIM card with a PIN You can protect your SIM card by requiring a PIN (personal identification number) every time the device is turned on. You will not be able to use the phone or the data connection until you enter the correct PIN. To enable the SIM card PIN 1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. 2. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Communications to open the Comm Manager screen. 3.
Managing Your Device 6. Tap OK. The next time the device is turned on, you will be prompted to enter your password. Notes • To ensure that you can always make emergency calls, do not begin your password with the digits of your local emergency number. • If you entered a hint, the hint will be displayed after the wrong password is entered five times. • Each time a wrong password is entered, the device response time gets longer until the device appears to be not responding.
Managing Your Device 251 13.7 Resetting Your Device Performing a soft reset Perform a soft (normal) reset to clear all active program memory and shut down all active programs. This is useful when your device is running slower than normal, or a program is not performing properly. If a soft reset is performed when programs are running, unsaved work is lost. To perform a soft reset Use the stylus tip to press the RESET button at the right panel of your device.
Managing Your Device Important If Encrypt files when placed on a storage card is enabled, backup all files from the storage card before using Clear Storage, hard reset, or updating the operating system. Otherwise you will no longer be able to access the encrypted files on the storage card. Use ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center to transfer files between your storage card and computer. After the procedure, copy your files back to the storage card. To perform a hard reset 1.
Managing Your Device 253 13.8 Windows Update Update Windows Mobile® with the latest security patches and fixes from Microsoft, if these are available. To set up Windows Update The first time you run Windows Update, you need to set up how you want Windows Update to check for updates. 1. Tap Start > Settings. 2. On the System tab, tap Windows Update. 3. On the Update Setup screen, tap Next. 4. Choose how you want to check for updates, then tap Next.
Managing Your Device 13.9 Connecting to an External Display Your device has a TV output which can be connected to an external display, such as a TV monitor, that has an RCA cable socket. This allows you to output the device screen and audio to a big-screen display. Note You need an HTC TV Out cable to be able to connect your device to an external display. The HTC TV Out cable is sold separately. To connect the device to an external display 1. Turn off the external display. 2.
Appendix A.1 Specifications Processor Qualcomm® MSM7200A™, 528 MHz Operating System Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional Memory ROM: 512 MB RAM: 288 MB Dimensions (LxWxT) 4.59 X 2.36 X 0.68 inches Weight 6.61 ounces with battery Display • 3.6-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution • Adjustable tilt screen Network HSPA/WCDMA • 1700/2100 MHz • Up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.
Appendix Connectivity • Bluetooth® 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets • Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11b/g • HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0, audio jack, and TV Out* in one) Camera 3.
Appendix 257 A.2 Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Identifications For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of RHOD210. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your RHOD210. The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of RHOD160. Note This product is intended for use with a certified Class 2 Limited Power Source, rated 5 Volts DC, maximum 1 Amp power supply unit.
Appendix • • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to the device that are not expressly approved by HTC Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Appendix 259 The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in usage.
Appendix that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. For body worn operation, to maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, use only HTC Corporation approved accessories. When carrying the phone while it is on, use the HTC Corporation supplied or approved carrying case, holster, or other body-worn accessory. Use of non HTC Corporation approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided. SAR Information 1.
Appendix 261 Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn the phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Appendix RoHS Compliance This product is in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.
Index A A2DP 188 ActiveSync - ActiveSync mode 51 - set up 127 - synchronize with computer 128 - synchronize with Exchange Server 155 Add and remove programs 219 Adobe Reader LE 221 Airplane Mode 71, 247 Alarm Clock 81, 82 Album 210 Attachment - add to e-mail 147 - automatically receive attachments 153 - download 149 Auto Volume Control 240 B Back cover - remove 34 - replace 34 Backlight 243 Basic settings 243 Battery - battery information 36 - battery time 256 - charge battery 39 - install 34, 37 - remov
Index Clear Storage 252 Clock & Alarms 240 Comm Manager 242, 246 Company Directory 162 Conference call 64 Connect device to Internet - dial-up 168 - GPRS/3G 168 - Wi-Fi 165 Contacts 84, 222 Contacts Picture capture mode 202 Copy - contacts to SIM card 232 - copy and manage files 237 - media files from PC to device 215 - SIM contacts to device 231 D Device name 244 Direct Push 157, 247 Disconnect data connection 247 Disk Drive mode 52 Download - download complete e-mail 148 - e-mail download settings 1
Index 265 I Input methods - Full QWERTY 117 - Phone Keypad 119 Input Panel 116 Input Selector arrow 116 Instant Messaging 143 International call 58 Internet 165 Internet Explorer Mobile 170 Internet Sharing 182 Internet tab (Home screen) 97 J JBlend 225 - install MIDlets/MIDlet suites from device 225 - install MIDlets/MIDlet suites from Internet 225 - manage MIDlets/MIDlet suites 226 - update a MIDlet/MIDlet suite 226 JETCET Presentation 227 L Library - Music tab (Home screen) 103 - Windows Media Play
Index O Office Mobile 230 OneNote Mobile 230 Open PDF file 221 Opera Mobile 171 P Panorama capture mode 202 Password 249 People tab (Home screen) 109 Phone Keypad 119 Phone services 246 Photo capture mode 201 Picture Theme capture mode 202 PIN 249 Playlists - Music tab (Home screen) 104 - Windows Media Player Mobile 217 Play music - Music tab (Home screen) 103 - Windows Media Player Mobile 214 Play video - Album 213 - Windows Media Player Mobile 214 PowerPoint Mobile 230 Presentation (JETCET Present
Index 267 Settings (Personal tab) - Buttons 239 - Input 239 - Keyboard Sliding Sound 239 - Lock 239, 249 - Menus 239 - myFaves 239 - Owner Information 239 - Phone 239, 245, 246 - Sounds & Notifications 240, 245 - Today 240 Settings (System tab) - About 240, 244 - Auto Volume Control 240 - Certificates 240 - Clear Storage 240, 252 - Clock & Alarms 240 - Customer Feedback 240 - Device Information 241 - Encryption 241, 250 - Error Reporting 241 - External GPS 241 - G-Sensor 241 - Managed Programs 241 - Memory
Index T Task Manager 242, 248 Text messages - copy to SIM card 138 - create new message 135 - Messages tab (Home screen) 92 Text size (screen) 244 Troubleshoot - sync connection 130 - Windows Media Player Mobile 218 Turn device on and off 39 Turn phone function on and off 71, 247 TV Out 242, 254 U Updates and events (Facebook) 88 USB modem 182 USB to PC 130, 243 V Vibrate 43, 48 Video capture mode 201 View image - Album 211 - Photos and Videos tab (Home screen) 101 View Web page 170 Voice call 53
