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If you do not have access to a CD-ROM drive for your computer, you can download this software from www.palmOne.com. 406-10060-00 Contents 5 6 7 8 9 13 15 16 Welcome If you read nothing else... read this now: getting started What you'll need Treo overview Charging the battery Turning Treo on and off Making your first call 19 first day: learning the basics 20 Moving around the TreoTM screen 24 Using the keyboard 27 Launching applications 29 Setting up your computer 32 Synchronizing your contacts and other data 33 Battery life 35 Where to learn more 37 first week: using phone, web, and messaging 38 Phone overview 40 Dialing calls 43 Receiving calls 44 Using voicemail 46 Managing active calls 47 More ways to manage calls 50 Managing contacts 52 Defining Favorites buttons 55 Using a phone headset 56 Browsing the web 63 Working with pictures 67 SMS 73 Sending and receiving email 83 first two weeks: using organizer features 84 Calendar 90 To Do List 93 Memo Pad 94 CityTime :: 3 96 99 102 Calculator Looking up contacts and other information Beaming information 105 first month: managing applications 106 Installing applications 109 Removing applications 110 Using Application Info 111 Using expansion cards 115 when you're ready: customizing your TreoTM smartphone 116 Phone settings 120 System Sound settings 121 Display and appearance 123 Applications Launcher settings 124 Button settings 126 Date and time settings 128 General Preferences 129 Locking your phone and data 135 if something happens: help 136 Upgrading from a Palm PoweredTM device 138 Trouble installing Palm Desktop? 4 :: 139 141 142 145 148 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 161 173 Resetting your Treo Screen Network connection Synchronization (HotSync) Mail Web Pictures Third-party applications Errors Making room on your Treo Voice quality Glossary Index Specifications Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of your TreoTM 600 smartphone by palmOne. In one compact and indispensable device, you now have all of the following: · an advanced mobile phone* · a Palm PoweredTM organizer with portable expansion capability (SD media) · a digital camera · email* · web browsing* · SMS* This guide will help you set up your Treo and quickly learn to use it. LOOK HERE: Don't miss the helpful tips and crossreferences given in this column. *Requires a service contract with your wireless service provider Welcome :: 5 If you read nothing else... This guide is designed to help you start using your Treo 600 smartphone quickly, beginning with just the basics. As you become more comfortable with your Treo smartphone and want to learn more, come back and read the other sections. First Two Weeks: Using Organizer Features Your Treo is not just a phone. It also includes a fullfeatured Palm Powered organizer that gives you instant access to your Calendar, To Do List, Memo Pad, CityTime, Calculator, and more. Read This Now: Getting Started Follow these instructions to set up your Treo smartphone and make your first call. First Month: Managing Applications Learn how to add or delete extra applications and use an expansion card with your Treo. First Day: Learning the Basics Read these pages to learn how to enter text, move around the screen, and set up synchronization. When You're Ready: Customizing Your Treo Once you've learned the basics, you'll want to explore additional features on your Treo smartphone and customize its settings. First Week: Using Phone, Web, and Messaging Learn how to use all the great wireless features of your Treo smartphone, including phone, email, web browsing, and messaging. If Something Happens: Help If something goes wrong or you can't figure out how to use a Treo feature, we can help. See these pages for answers to frequently asked questions. 6 :: If you read nothing else... read this now: getting started read this now: getting started :: 7 What you'll need As you work through the instructions in this guide, you'll need all the items that came in the TreoTM 600 smartphone box (see page 9) as well as the following: · · · · · an activated wireless account with data services* a location with wireless coverage for your phone an electrical outlet the computer that you'll use to synchronize your personal data the CD included in the box * You cannot use email or web browsing without data services. 8 :: What you'll need Treo overview You should have received all of the following components in the Treo 600 smartphone box: Hardware · · · · · Treo handset protective case AC charger USB HotSync® cable headset You can purchase a separate serial HotSync cable and other accessories. For more information, visit www.palmOne.com. Warranty does not cover damage by Secure Digital (SDTM) cards that do not meet SD Memory Card Specifications. SD cards that do not meet SD Memory Card Specifications may damage your Treo 600. Documentation and software · Using Your Treo (this electronic guide) · Synchronization software CD Treo handset features The following illustrations show the locations and names of the physical features of the Treo 600 smartphone. Refer to these illustrations while following the instructions in this guide. Treo overview :: 9 F A E B A. Antenna B. Wireless Mode button C. Infrared (IR) port C D D. Ringer switch E. Stylus F. Expansion card slot 10 :: Treo overview A B K J C I Be careful not to scratch or crush your Treo's touchscreen. Use the pouch provided with your Treo. Do not store it in a place where other items might damage it. D E A. Phone receiver B. LED (Wireless Mode and charge indicator) C. Volume buttons D. Phone E. Calendar F. Headset jack G. HotSync and power supply connector H. Microphone I. SMS J. Screen on/off button K. 5-way navigation control H G F Treo overview :: 11 A A B. C. D. Camera lens Speaker Reset button Reset tool (within stylus) IMPORTANT: The Treo 600 speaker includes a large magnet, so be sure not to store your Treo near credit cards or other items that could be demagnetized. C B D 12 :: Treo overview Charging the battery Before using your Treo, you need to fully charge the battery. Your phone may not turn on at all when you first remove it from the box. We recommend that you charge your phone for three hours or until the LED is solid green. 1. Plug the AC charger into a wall outlet. 2. Connect the charger cable to the bottom of the Treo, with the word UP facing the same direction as your Treo screen. A Battery consumption varies based on your personal usage. Consumption factors include signal strength, backlight and speakerphone usage, and whether calls are data or voice calls. A. LED 3. To confirm that your Treo is charging, check the LED. · When the LED is solid red, your Treo is charging. · When the LED turns solid green, your Treo is fully charged. · If the LED does not light up when you connect your Treo to the charger, doublecheck the cable connection and the electrical outlet to which it is connected. Charging the battery :: 13 After you turn on your Treo, the onscreen battery gauge displays the power status: · Full battery icon : Battery is charged : Battery has some power and is not charging : Battery needs charging immediately : Battery is charging : Battery is fully charged · Partial battery icon · Empty battery icon · Red lightning bolt · Green lightning bolt with full battery icon 14 :: Charging the battery Turning Treo on and off You can use the Palm OS® features of your Treo 600 smartphone independently of the wireless features and applications. Therefore, the screen and Wireless Mode are designed to be turned off and on separately. Turning the screen on and off 1. Press the Screen button to turn on the screen. to turn off the screen. 2. Briefly press the Screen button Turning Wireless Mode on and off Wireless Mode allows your Treo to connect to your wireless service provider's network so that you can make and receive phone calls and use other wireless services. 1. Press and hold the Wireless Mode button to turn on Wireless Mode. You will hear a series of ascending tones. When Wireless Mode is on, your Treo connects to a wireless network, and you can use the phone and Internet features (if supported by the local network). 2. Press and hold the Wireless Mode button again to turn off Wireless Mode. You will hear a series of descending tones. When Wireless Mode is off, your Treo is not connected to your wireless service provider's network. You can still use the organizer and other Palm OS features. This is ideal for airplane flights and for maximizing battery life. Treo includes a keyboard backlight for nighttime use. The keyboard backlight activates automatically when the screen turns on, but shuts off if the keyboard is not in use. When the screen is on, press Option, and then P to manually activate the keyboard backlight. Turning Treo on and off :: 15 Making your first call We recommend that you charge your Treo for a full three hours (or until the LED is solid green) before using it for the first time. If No Service appears in the upper left, you are out of a wireless coverage area. If you believe you are in a wireless coverage area and this problem persists, contact your wireless service provider for assistance. You can adjust the contrast or how the screen responds to the stylus, at any time. (see page 121). Learn how to quickly redial your most recent calls on page 42. 1. Press Phone . 2. If a Setup screen appears, follow the instructions to select a language and calibrate the screen. If a Setup screen doesn't appear, you're ready to continue; press Center to unlock the keyguard feature. 3. Press and hold the Wireless Mode button . You will hear a series of ascending tones. 4. Allow the Treo to complete a network search. The search may take several seconds. When it's done, the network status icon appears in the upper right. 5. Tap the onscreen Dial Pad or use the number pad on the Treo keyboard to type the desired phone number. 6. Press Center to dial. 7. When your call is complete, use the 5-way navigation control to choose Hang Up All. 16 :: Making your first call Adjusting call volume While a call is in progress, press the volume buttons on the side of your Treo to adjust the call volume. A If your phone number doesn't appear in Phone Info, consult your wireless service provider. A. Volume buttons What's my number? 1. Make sure Wireless Mode is on (see page 15). 2. Press Phone . 3. Press Menu . 4. From the Options menu, choose Phone Info (/I). A A. Look here for your phone number Making your first call :: 17 18 :: Making your first call first day: learning the basics first day: learning the basics :: 19 Moving around the TreoTM screen To move around the TreoTM 600 smartphone screen, you can use the 5-way navigation control, or tap items on the screen with the stylus. Once you've used your Treo for a while, you'll find your own favorite way to scroll, highlight, and select menu commands. The 5-way navigation control includes Right, Left, Up, Down, and Center buttons. Some third-party applications may not work with the 5-way navigation control, and you must use the stylus instead. In this guide, we use arrow icons to indicate directions on your Treo's 5-way navigation control. These are different from any onscreen arrows that you ...