User manual HTC PDA PHONE

PDA Phone User Manual www.htc.com 2 Please Read Before Proceeding THE BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING. YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE DEVICE'S OUTER CASING. PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when using the recording feature of your PDA Phone. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT INFORMATION Copyright © 2008 High Tech Computer Corp. All Rights Reserved. , , , ExtUSB, and HTC Care are trademarks and/or service marks of High Tech Computer Corp. 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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. ELECTRICAL SAFETY This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION CAUTION: Connecting to an improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric shock to your device. This product equipped with a USB Cable for connecting with desktop or notebook computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting this product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT · Use the correct external power source A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product. · Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Li-ion 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). WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 60° C (140° F), or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product. · Take extra precautions · · Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid as it may cause a short circuit. Keep metal objects away so they don't come in contact with the battery or its connectors as it may lead to short circuit during operation. Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored, or the one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor. · 7 · Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult the doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed. 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. · · · · Communicate the appropriate steps immediately in case a hazard occurs. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 60°C (140°F), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle. PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. NOTE: For France, Earphone (listed below) for this device have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in the applicable NF EN 50332-1:2000 and/or NF EN 50332-2:2003 standards as required by French Article L. 5232-1. · Earphone, manufactured by HTC, Model HS S200. 8 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. ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fuelling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. ROAD SAFETY Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed. 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. 9 · · 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. INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics. 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 your 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. HEARING AIDS Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives. NONIONIZING RADIATION Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. 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. 10 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. Do not touch or hold the antenna area unnecessarily when placing or receiving a phone call. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life. Antenna location 11 General Precautions · 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. Damage requiring service Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions: · Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product. · The product has been exposed to rain or water. · The product has been dropped or damaged. · There are noticeable signs of overheating. · The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions. Avoid hot areas The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid wet areas Never use the product in a wet location. Avoid using your device after a dramatic change in temperature When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device. NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power. · · · · 12 · 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. Avoid unstable mounting Do not place the product with an unstable base. Use product with approved equipment This product should be used only with personal computers and options identified as suitable for use with your equipment. Adjust the volume Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices. Cleaning Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen. · · · · · 13 Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 1.1 Getting to Know Your PDA Phone and Accessories..................... 18 1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Storage Card and Battery, and Charging the PDA Phone............................................................... 22 1.3 Starting Up ..................................................................................... 26 1.4 The Today Screen ........................................................................... 29 1.5 The Start Menu ............................................................................... 30 1.6 Quick Menu .................................................................................... 30 1.7 HTC HomeTM .................................................................................... 31 1.8 Finger Scrolling and Finger Panning............................................ 36 1.9 Status Icons .................................................................................... 39 1.10 Programs ...................................................................................... 41 1.11 Settings ........................................................................................ 44 Chapter 2 Entering Text and Searching for Information 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 49 Entering Information ..................................................................... 50 Using the Touch Keyboard ............................................................ 51 Using the Touch Keypad ................................................................ 54 Using the Symbol Pad ................................................................... 55 Using the On-screen Keyboard ..................................................... 56 Using Block Recognizer ................................................................. 56 Using Letter Recognizer ................................................................ 57 Using Transcriber ........................................................................... 57 Searching Information .................................................................. 58 Chapter 3 Using Phone Features 59 Using the Phone ............................................................................. 60 Making a Call .................................................................................. 62 Receiving a Call .............................................................................. 64 Smart Dial ....................................................................................... 67 14 3.5 Setting Up Bluetooth SIM Access for Car Kit Phones .................. 69 3.6 Additional Dialing Information .................................................... 70 Chapter 4 Setting Up Your Device 71 4.1 Basic Settings ................................................................................. 72 4.2 Personalizing the Today Screen .................................................... 75 4.3 Protecting Your Device .................................................................. 78 Chapter 5 Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 81 5.1 About Synchronization ................................................................. 82 5.2 Setting Up Windows Mobile® Device Center on Windows Vista® .............................................................................. 83 5.3 Setting Up ActiveSync® on Windows XP®..................................... 85 5.4 Synchronizing With Your Computer ............................................. 86 5.5 Synchronizing via Bluetooth ........................................................ 87 5.6 Synchronizing Music and Video ................................................... 88 Chapter 6 Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 89 Contacts .......................................................................................... 90 SIM Manager .................................................................................. 94 Calendar ......................................................................................... 96 Tasks................................................................................................ 99 Notes ............................................................................................. 100 Voice Recorder ............................................................................. 102 Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages 105 Messaging .................................................................................... 106 Text Messages .............................................................................. 107 MMS .............................................................................................. 109 Types of E-mail Accounts ............................................................. 113 E-mail Setup Wizard..................................................................... 114 Using E-mail ................................................................................. 117 15 Chapter 8 Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 123 Synchronizing with the Exchange Server .................................. 124 Working With Company E-mails ................................................. 125 Managing Meeting Requests ...................................................... 129 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory ............................. 131 Chapter 9 Working With Documents and Files 133 Microsoft® Office Mobile ............................................................. 134 Adobe® Reader® LE ...................................................................... 135 Copying and Managing Files ...................................................... 136 ZIP ................................................................................................. 137 Backing Up Data .......................................................................... 138 Chapter 10 Getting Connected 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 141 Comm Manager ......................................................................... 142 Connection Setup ...................................................................... 143 Ways of Connecting to the Internet ......................................... 144 Starting a Data Connection ...................................................... 146 Internet Explorer® Mobile ......................................................... 146 Windows LiveTM ........................................................................... 148 Using Your Device as a Modem (Internet Sharing).................. 153 Bluetooth ................................................................................... 155 Chapter 11 Using GPS 163 Guidelines and Preparation for Using GPS .............................. 164 Downloading Satellite Data via QuickGPS .............................. 166 Using TomTom NAVIGATOR....................................................... 168 GPS Controls .............................................................................. 178 Chapter 12 Experiencing Multimedia 179 12.1 Camera ....................................................................................... 180 12.2 Camera Album ........................................................................... 192 12.3 Pictures & Videos ....................................................................... 196 16 12.4 Windows Media® Player Mobile ................................................ 198 12.5 Audio Manager .......................................................................... 203 Chapter 13 Managing Your Device 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 209 Adding and Removing Programs ............................................. 210 Using Task Manager .................................................................. 210 Resetting Your Device ............................................................... 212 Managing Memory .................................................................... 214 Windows Update ........................................................................ 215 Battery Saving Tips .................................................................... 216 Chapter 14 Using Other Applications 217 RSS Hub ...................................................................................... 218 Voice Speed Dial ........................................................................ 225 Java ............................................................................................. 227 Spb GPRS Monitor ..................................................................... 229 Appendix 233 A.1 Regulatory Notices ...................................................................... 234 A.2 Specifications ............................................................................... 239 Index 243 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Getting to Know Your PDA Phone and Accessories 1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Storage Card and Battery, and Charging the PDA Phone 1.3 Starting Up 1.4 The Today Screen 1.5 The Start Menu 1.6 Quick Menu 1.7 HTC HomeTM 1.8 Finger Scrolling and Finger Panning 1.9 Status Icons 1.10 Programs 1.11 Settings 18 Getting Started 1.1 Getting to Know Your PDA Phone and Accessories Top panel POWER Press to turn off the display temporarily. To turn off the power, press and hold for about 5 seconds. For more information, see "Starting Up" in this chapter. Speaker Left panel VOLUME UP · During a call or when playing music, press this button to increase the volume. · Press and hold to activate voice dialing. See Chapter 14 for details. VOLUME DOWN · During a call or when playing music, press this button to lower the volume. · Press and hold to record a voice note. See "Notes" in Chapter 6 for details. Right panel CAMERA Press to launch the Camera. See Chapter 12 for details. Lanyard/Strap Holder Stylus Getting Started 19 Front panel Notification LEDs * See description below. Earpiece Listen to a phone call from here. END Press to end a call or to return to the Today screen. Press and hold to open the Quick List where you can select an action to perform. In the Quick List, tap Settings to set the behavior when pressing and holding the END key. OK Press to confirm your data entries, or to exit the program in use. NAVIGATION WHEEL/ENTER · Press left, right, up, or down, or rotate the wheel to navigate screens or scroll through lists. · Press the center button to carry out a selection. · When using the Camera or GPS software, rotate the wheel to zoom in and out. Touch Screen SOFT KEYS TALK/SEND Press to answer an incoming call or dial a number. START Press to open the Start menu from the Today screen or while in any other program. * Right LED: Shows a flashing blue light when the Bluetooth system is powered up and ready to transmit/receive Bluetooth radio signals. Shows a flashing amber light for GPS status. Left LED: Shows green and amber lights for EDGE/GSM/GPRS standby, message, and network status as well as for notification and battery charging status. Shows a flashing red light when the battery level reaches 5% or lower. 20 Getting Started Back panel Macro Mode Switch See Chapter 12 for details. GPS Antenna Connector Push the self-portrait mirror from inside the back cover, then connect an external GPS antenna for better GPS signal reception. Note Use only the external GPS antenna with model number GA S100. 2 Megapixel Camera See Chapter 12 for details. Self-portrait Mirror Back Cover Push the back cover upward to remove it. Bottom panel Microphone Sync Connector/Earphone Jack Connect the supplied USB cable to synchronize information or plug in the AC adapter to recharge the battery. You can also connect the supplied USB stereo headset for hands-free conversation or for listening to audio media. Getting Started 21 Accessories 1 4 6 User 9 Manua l 2 Screen Protector Read Me First 5 7 3 10 8 No. Accessory 1 2 3 Battery Screen protector Stereo headset Function Powers the device. Protects the screen from scratches. Provides a volume control slider and a Send/End button. Press the Send/End button to pick up a call or put a call on hold; press and hold the button to end the call. Recharges the battery. Connect the AC adapter to your device using the USB sync cable, then plug the AC adapter to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Acts as a protective carrying case for your device. Provide instructions for using your device. Connects your device to a PC and synchronizes data; or to the AC adapter to charge the device battery. Sources for additional tools and programs. Use to tap items on-screen. Contains TomTom NAVIGATOR maps and provides additional data storage. Note: The microSDTM card is available only in some countries/territories. 4 AC adapter 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pouch User manual and Read Me First USB sync cable Getting Started and Applications discs Extra stylus microSDTM card* 22 Getting Started 1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Storage Card and Battery, and Charging the PDA Phone Always turn off your device before installing or replacing the SIM card, storage card, and battery. You also need to remove the back cover before you can install these components. To remove the back cover 1. Make sure your device is turned off. 2. Hold the device firmly with both hands and the front panel facing down. 3. Push the back cover up with your thumb until it disengages from the device, then slide it up to remove. Note To replace the back cover, align its tabs with the holes on the upper side of the device, then slide it down until it clicks into place. SIM card The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/ message memory. Your device supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Note Some legacy SIM cards may not function with your device. You should consult with your service provider for a replacement SIM card. There may be fees for this service. To install the SIM card 1. Make sure your device is turned off. 2. Locate the SIM card slot, then insert corner the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out the card slot. 3. Push the SIM card completely into the slot. Cut-off Getting Started 23 To remove the SIM card 1. Remove the battery if it is installed. 2. Press and hold the SIM card slot lock with your thumb. 3. Use the stylus tip to push the SIM card out of slot, then slide the SIM card to remove it. 3 2 Storage card A microSDTM card holder is located inside the battery compartment. To have additional storage for your images, videos, music, and files, you can purchase a microSD card and install it into the holder. To install a microSD card 1. Slide the microSD card holder down to unlock, then lift it. 2. Insert the microSD card into the holder with its gold contacts facing down. 3. Press down the microSD card holder, then slide it up to lock and secure the card in place. 1 2 3 24 Getting Started Battery Your device comes with a rechargeable Li-ion battery and is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors, including network configuration, signal strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate your device, the features and/or settings you select and use, items attached to connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other program usage patterns. Note Battery life is subject to network and phone usage. Battery life estimates (approximations): · · · Standby time: Up to 240 hours Talk time: Up to 420 minutes Media playback time: Up to 9 hours for WMV Up to 14.5 hours for WMA To reduce risk of fire or burns: · Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack. · Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. · Do not expose to temperatures above 60oC (140oF). · Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product. · Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulations. Warning! To install the battery 1. Align the battery's exposed copper contacts with the battery connectors inside the battery compartment. 2. Insert the contact's side of the battery first. 3. Gently push the battery into place, then replace the back cover. 2 3 Getting Started 25 To remove the battery 1. Make sure your device is turned off. 2. Remove the back cover. 3. Lift the bottom end of battery from the compartment groove, then remove it. Groove Charge 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. To charge the battery 1. Connect one end of the USB sync cable to the sync connector on your device. 2. Connect the other end of the USB sync cable to the USB port of the AC adapter. 3. Plug in the AC adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery. Note 2 1 3 Only the AC adapter and USB sync cable provided with your device must be used to charge the device. Charging is indicated by a solid amber light on the left LED indicator. As the battery is being charged while the device's power is on, a charging icon appears in the title bar of the Today screen. After the battery has been fully charged, the left LED charging indicator becomes green and a full battery icon appears in the title bar of the Today screen. Warning! · Do not remove the battery from the device while you are charging it using the AC or car adapter. · As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats. 26 Getting Started 1.3 Starting Up After installing your SIM card and battery and charging the PDA phone, you can now power on and start using your device. Turn your device on and off To turn on the power · Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. When you turn on your device for the first time, a Quick Start Wizard guides you through the calibration process and the setup of regional settings, date and time, and password. For more information about touch screen calibration, see "Calibrate the device" later in this chapter. After the Quick Start Wizard finishes, the device installs customization settings, then restarts. Note After the device restarts, you may be prompted to set up an e-mail account. Refer to Chapter 7 for details. To turn off the power · Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. Tap OK when a message prompts you to choose whether or not to turn off the device completely. Auto configure the data connection settings The first time you power on your device, you will see a notification message from Connection Setup on the Today screen. Connection Setup automatically configures your device's data connections, such as GPRS, WAP, and MMS, so that you do not need to enter the settings manually for your device. Getting Started 27 To automatically configure data connection settings 1. When you see the notification message from the Connection Setup, tap Yes. Note If you do not see the notification message, tap display the message. on the title bar to 2. If your SIM card supports multiple network operator profiles, a message will appear with network profile choices. Select the profile you want to use and tap OK. 3. Connection Setup then starts to configure your device's data connection settings. 4. After the Connection Setup completes the configuration, tap Restart. For more information about Connection Setup, see Chapter 10. Calibrate the device Calibrating the touch screen involves tapping the center of a cross with the stylus as the cross moves around the screen. This process ensures that when you tap the screen with your stylus, the tapped item is activated. If your device does not accurately respond to screen taps, follow these steps to re-calibrate it: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen. 2. On the General tab, tap Align Screen and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration. Manage screen settings The device's display supports two orientation modes: Portrait and Landscape. To change the orientation, tap the Rotate Screen icon ( ) in the HTC Home's Launcher tab. See "HTC Home" later in this chapter for details. Tip You can also tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen > General tab to select the screen orientation you want. 28 Getting Started To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programs, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen > ClearType tab, then select the Enable ClearType check box. To increase the readability or to see more content on the screen, on the Text Size tab, adjust the text size by moving the slider. Switch your device to Sleep mode Press and immediately release the POWER button to turn off the display temporarily and switch your device to Sleep mode. Sleep mode suspends your device to a low power state while the display is off in order to save battery power. Your device also automatically goes into Sleep mode when you leave the device idle after a certain period of time. To specify the timeout period before your device goes into Sleep mode 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Advanced tab. 2. Under On battery power, make sure the Turn off device if not used for check box is selected. 3. Select the battery timeout period, then tap OK. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while your device is in Sleep mode. Pressing the POWER button again or incoming calls/messages will wake up your device. Getting Started 29 1.4 The Today Screen The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. Tap items on the screen to open the associated program. Signal strength Adjust volume Connection status Notification Open the Start Menu Battery status Open the Quick Menu (See "Quick Menu" in this chapter for details) HTC Home (See "HTC Home" in this chapter for details) Your upcoming appointment Title bar callout. See description below. · · · To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today. To customize the Today screen display, including the background image, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. Tap the icon area of the title bar to display a large title bar callout where you can conveniently tap larger status icons. The title bar callout is available on all screens which display the title bar. For more information about customizing the Today screen, see Chapter 4. 30 Getting Started 1.5 The Start Menu The Start menu, located on the top left corner of the Today screen, displays a list of programs. You can start a program by scrolling through the programs list, then pressing ENTER, or by tapping a program with the stylus. Open a recently-used program. Switch to the Today screen. Open a program. (The Start menu items can be customized by tapping Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus). Access more programs. View and change settings. View Help information for the current screen. Tip By default, the Start menu is displayed in a large size to make it easier for you to select menu items. To display the Start menu in its normal size, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Large Start Menu, then clear the Enable large Start menu checkbox. 1.6 Quick Menu The Quick Menu, located at the top right corner of the Today screen, shows the currently running programs. You can quickly switch between running programs, stop programs, and see how much program memory is being used. Getting Started 31 Customize the Task Manager settings. (See "Using Task Manager" in Chapter 13.) Stop all currently running programs. Tap to open the Quick Menu. Total percentage of memory used by running programs. Tap to open the Memory settings. · To switch to a running program, tap the program name. · To stop a running program, tap . 1.7 HTC HomeTM HTC HomeTM is a Today screen plug-in that gives you up-to-date local information at a glance, such as time, date and weather information, and displays new messages and missed calls. HTC Home also features quick access to favorite contacts, a customizable launcher where you can add your favorite applications for one-tap access, and a profile selector where you can quickly change the profile or ring tone of your device. HTC Home has five components: Home, Favorite People, Weather, Launcher and Sound. A toolbar at the bottom enables you to switch between these components. HTC Home Toolbar Home Favorite People Launcher Sound Weather To switch between HTC Home components Do any of the following: · · Tap the tabs in the toolbar with your finger or stylus. Press NAVIGATION up/down to select the toolbar, press NAVIGATION left/right to select a tab, then press ENTER. 32 Getting Started Home Home displays the current date and local time. When you have new incoming messages and calls, it shows you the number of new e-mails, SMS/MMS messages, and missed calls. If you have set up the alarm, it also shows the Alarm icon. Time display. Tap this area when you want to change the date or time, or to set alarms. Date Alarm icon Number of missed calls. Tap this icon to open the Call History. Number of new SMS/MMS messages. Tap this icon to view your SMS/MMS messages. Number of new e-mails. Tap this icon to view your e-mails. Favorite People Note Favorite People allows you to add nine frequently-called contacts, giving you easy access to these contacts whenever you need to call them. You should already have contacts created or synchronized on your device before you can add them as favorite contacts. Contact with no associated photo · Tap a contact to call · Tap and hold to open the contact card that lists the contact's phone numbers and addresses Tap an empty slot to add a contact Note Tap to choose which favorite contacts to remove Return Tap a favorite contact to remove To replace a favorite contact, you must delete it first, then add a new contact. Getting Started 33 Weather Weather shows you the current weather as well as weather information for the next four days of the week. The first time you use this feature, you need to select your city first to download weather information. To select your city 3 2 1 1. Select the Weather tab ( ). 4 2. Tap the area that shows Select your city here. 3. On the Select City screen, type in the city name, then tap Tip . You can also browse through the list of cities to choose your city. To do this, you have to close the input panel first. For more information on the input panel, see Chapter 2. 4. Select the city on the list and tap Select. To view weather information After selecting your city, your device automatically connects to the Internet via GPRS/EDGE and downloads weather information of the current day and the next four days of the week. The current temperature, temperature range, and a visual representation of the weather (cloudy, rainy, or sunny) and time (day time or night time) display in the Weather tab. 34 Getting Started Shows the last time you download weather information. Tap this item to download the latest weather information. Tap this area to select another city. Current day's weather Tap this area to view weather information for the next four days of the week. Tap this area to return to the current day's weather. Weather for the next 4 days Note The "Unable to retrieve data for selected city" error message appears if you have not connected to the Internet and downloaded weather information for five days. Use GPRS/EDGE to connect your device to the Internet, then tap the area that shows the error message to download the latest weather data. To customize weather settings 1. Tap the city name. 2. On the Select City screen, select Menu > Weather Options. 3. Enable or disable the following options: · Download weather data automatically. When this option is selected, weather information is automatically downloaded from the AccuWeather Web site whenever you select the Weather tab, if the data has not been updated within the last three hours. Weather data is also downloaded every time an ActiveSync connection is established (through over-the-air or USB connections). Clear this option if you prefer to manually download weather information. Getting Started 35 · Download when roaming. Select this option only if you want to allow automatic download of weather data when roaming. This may incur additional costs. Temperature Scale. Choose whether to display temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. · Tip To check for more detailed weather information on the AccuWeather Web site, select Menu > About Weather on the Select City screen and then tap the AccuWeather.com link. Internet Explorer Mobile then opens and displays the AccuWeather Web site. Launcher allows you to add shortcuts to your favorite programs and settings for one-tap access. Quick settings such as Adjust Backlight, Rotate Screen and Lock Device, and a few program shortcuts are added by default. They can be replaced with your preferred settings and programs. Tap a shortcut to remove it Tap a shortcut to open the associated program or apply the associated setting. Launcher Tap an empty slot to add a shortcut to a setting or your favorite program. Note Tap to choose which shortcut to remove Return To replace a shortcut, you must delete it first, then add a shortcut to a program or setting. 36 Getting Started Sound Sound provides a selection of profiles, each preconfigured with a different volume setting. It also lets you quickly change the ring tone of your device. Tap a button to select a profile (from left to right): Normal, Silent, Vibrate, Automatic. Tap to open the phone sound settings where you can select the ring tone. Tap to select the Automatic profile. If Automatic is selected, the device will vibrate during a scheduled event in your calendar; when there is no scheduled event in your calendar, the device will use the Normal mode settings. Note For information about manually adjusting the device volume, see Chapter 3. 1.8 Finger Scrolling and Finger Panning The device's screen supports finger scrolling and finger panning when viewing content that cannot be fit entirely on the screen, such as Web pages, documents, and messages. Finger scrolling can also be used to scroll up and down lists such as the contacts list, file list, message list, calendar appointments list, and more. Note Finger scrolling and panning works in both portrait and landscape modes. To use finger scrolling · Flick or slide your finger downward to scroll up the screen. · Flick or slide your finger upward to scroll down the screen. Getting Started 37 When finger scrolling up and down, flick or slide anywhere within this area. · · · Note To scroll towards the left, flick or slide your finger to the right. To scroll towards the right, flick or slide your finger to the left. While the screen is scrolling, you can stop the scrolling by pressing your finger on the touch screen. Scrollbars on the screen indicate that there is content that doesn't fit on the screen. You can finger-scroll up and down only when there's a vertical scrollbar shown on the screen. Likewise, you can finger-scroll left and right only when there's a horizontal scrollbar. To use finger panning · To pan downward, touch and hold on the touch screen then drag your finger upward. · To pan upward, touch and hold on the touch screen then drag your finger downward. · To pan towards the right, touch and hold on the touch screen then drag your finger to the left. · To pan towards the left, touch and hold on the touch screen then drag your finger to the right. · You can also pan diagonally. Note Scrollbars on the screen indicate that there is content that doesn't fit on the screen. You can only use finger panning when scrollbars appear on the screen. 38 Getting Started To continuously pan 1. Drag your finger towards the boundary and hold. The Web page, document, or message that you are viewing then continuously pans. Left and right boundaries Top and bottom boundaries 2. Release your finger to stop panning. To enable or mute finger scrolling and panning sound · Tap Start > Settings > System tab > TouchFLO, then select or clear the Enable sound when finger scrolling and panning check box. Getting Started 39 1.9 Status Icons The following are some of the status icons that you may see on the device. Icons that appear in this area Connection Setup Multiple notifications; tap the icon to view all New text messages; SMS notification of voice mail Sending MMS Receiving MMS MMS sent Cannot send MMS New incoming MMS New Windows LiveTM message Missed call Speakerphone on Roaming Alarm Bluetooth stereo headset detected ActiveSync notification Synchronization error Icons that appear in this area GPRS available EDGE available Connection is active Connection is not active Synchronization in progress 40 Getting Started Icons that appear in this area GPRS connecting GPRS in use EDGE connecting EDGE in use Maximum signal strength No signal Phone is turned off No phone service Searching for phone service Voice call in progress Call on hold Calls are forwarded Dialing while no SIM card is inserted No SIM card inserted Icons that appear in this area Vibrate mode Sound on Sound off Icons that appear in this area Battery charging Battery full Battery very low Getting Started 41 1.10 Programs The following are programs you can find on your device or install from the Applications disc. Programs in the Start Menu Icon Description Office Mobile Use the complete suite of Microsoft® Office applications for your mobile device. Excel Mobile Create new workbooks or view and edit Excel workbooks. OneNote Mobile Create notes with text, photos, and voice recordings. PowerPoint Mobile View PowerPoint slides and presentations. Word Mobile Create, view, and edit Word documents. Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Internet Explorer Mobile Browse Web and WAP sites as well as download new programs and files from the Internet. Messaging Send and receive e-mail, MMS, and text messages. Phone Make and receive calls, switch between calls, and set up conference calling. Help See Help topics for the current screen or program. 42 Getting Started Programs screen Icon Description Games Play two pre-installed games: Bubble Breaker and Solitaire. ActiveSync Synchronize information between your device and a PC or the Exchange Server. Adobe Reader LE View PDF (Portable Document Format) files on your device. Audio Manager Browse for music files by organizing music files into categories. Bluetooth Explorer Search for other Bluetooth devices that have file sharing enabled and access their Bluetooth shared folder. Calculator Perform basic arithmetic and calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Camera Album View photos that you captured using the device camera. Camera Take photos or shoots video clips with accompanying audio. Comm Manager Manage your device's connections (including GPRS and Bluetooth), turn the phone on or off, and enable or disable the Direct Push function. File Explorer Organize and manage files on your device. Internet Sharing Connect your notebook computer to the Internet using your device's data connection. Java Download and install Java applications, such as games and tools, on your device. Messenger This is the mobile version of Windows LiveTM Messenger. Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and voice recordings. Pictures & Videos View, organize, and sort pictures, animated GIFs, and video files on your device or a storage card. Getting Started 43 Icon Description QuickGPS Downloads satellite data over the Internet via ActiveSync or GPRS to speed up the time for determining your current GPS position. RSS Hub RSS reader that enables you to stay up-to-date by downloading the latest news headlines from the Internet. Search Search contacts, data, and other information on your device. SIM Manager Manage the contacts that are stored on your SIM card. You can also use this program to copy SIM contents to Contacts on your device. Spb GPRS Monitor Use this program to measure the amount of data transfers that you have made via the GPRS or GSM network connection, and calculate network usage costs. See Chapter 14 for details. Install this program from the Applications disc. Sprite Backup Provides you with a quick and easy way to create backups of your data. See Chapter 9 for details. Install this program from the Applications disc. Tasks Keep track of your tasks. TomTom Navigator This GPS navigation software provides clear routing directions and vocal instructions to guide you in your journey. See Chapter 11 for details. Voice Recorder Record your voice, play it back, then send it via e-mail, MMS or beaming. You can also set the recorded voice as your ring tone. Voice Speed Dial Allows you to record voice tags so that you can dial a phone number or launch programs by speaking a word. Windows Live Use this mobile version of Windows LiveTM to find information on the Web. It also lets you sign into your Windows Live account so that you can access your Live Mail messages and send/receive instant messages in Live Messenger. Windows Media Player Mobile Play back audio and video files. Yahoo! Go 2.0 Send and receive e-mails with your Yahoo!® e-mail account, search information using oneSearchTM, or access popular Yahoo!® services including news, weather, finance, FlickrTM, and more. 44 Getting Started Icon Description ZIP Save memory and free up storage space on your device by compressing files in the conventional ZIP format. STK (SIM Tool Kit) Service Access information and other services offered by your wireless service provider. 1.11 Settings You can adjust the device settings to suit the way you work. To see all available settings, tap Start > Settings, then tap the Personal, System, and Connections tabs located at the bottom of the screen. Personal tab Icon Description Buttons Assign a program or function to a hardware button. Input Set options for each of the input methods. Large Start Menu Enable or disable the large Start menu. Lock Set a password for your device. Menus Set which programs will appear in the Start menu. Owner Information Enter your personal information on your device. Phone Customize phone settings such as ring tone, set a PIN number for your SIM card, and more. Sounds & Notifications Enable sounds for events, notifications, and more, and set the type of notification for different events. Today Customize the appearance and the information to be displayed on the Today screen. Voice Speed Dial Create voice tags for voice dialing contacts and SIM contacts as well as for launching programs. Getting Started 45 System tab Icon Description About This is where you can see basic information such as the Windows Mobile® version and type of processor used on your device. You can also specify a name for your device. Backlight Set the backlight timeout and adjust brightness. Certificates See information about certificates that are installed on your device. Clear Storage Tap this icon only when you need to remove all your data and files from the memory and reset your device to factory default settings. Clock & Alarms Set the device clock to the date and time of your locale or to a visiting time zone when you're traveling. Alarms can also be set at specified days and times of a week. Device Information See information about the firmware version, hardware, identity, and the duration of calls made on your device. Encryption Allow files on your storage card to be encrypted. Encrypted files will be readable only on your device. Error Reporting Enable or disable the device's error reporting function. When this function is enabled and a program error occurs, technical data about the state of the program and your computer will be logged in a text file and delivered to Microsoft's technical support if you choose to send it. External GPS Set the appropriate GPS communication ports, if required. You may need to do this when there are programs on your device that access GPS data or you have connected a GPS receiver to your device. See Help for details. Key Lock Lock the buttons on your device except for the POWER button when the device is in Sleep mode. This ensures you will not switch the device on by accident and consume unnecessary power. Long Press End Key Choose the desired function to be executed (for instance, lock the device) when pressing and holding the END key. 46 Getting Started Icon Description Memory Check the device memory allocation status and memory card information. You can also stop currently running programs. Microphone AGC Adjust the volume of your voice automatically when you are recording. Power Check the remaining battery power. You can also set the timeout for turning off the display (switching device to Sleep mode) to conserve battery power. Regional Settings Set the regional configuration to use, including the format for displaying numbers, currency, date, and time on your device. Remove Programs Remove programs that you installed on your device. Screen Change the screen orientation, re-calibrate the screen, and change the screen text size. 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 Chapter 13. TouchFLO Enable or mute the finger scrolling and panning sound. See "To enable or mute finger scrolling and panning sound" in this chapter for details. Windows Update Link to Microsoft's Web site and update Windows Mobile® on your device with the latest security patches or fixes. Getting Started 47 Connections tab Icon Description Beam Set your device to receive incoming Bluetooth beams. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth on, set your device to visible mode, and scan for other Bluetooth devices. Comm Manager Manage your device's connections (including GPRS and Bluetooth), turn the phone on or off, and enable or disable the Direct Push function. Connection Setup Configure your device's data connections, such as GPRS, WAP, and MMS, based on the detected or selected network operator. See Chapter 10 for details. Connections Set up one or more types of modem connections for your device, such as phone dial-up, GPRS, and more, so that your device can connect to the Internet or a private local network. CSD Line Type Set the line type to use when making a circuit switch data (CSD) connection. Normally, you do not need to change the setting unless you encounter a problem on establishing a connection. GPRS Setting Set the GPRS authentication method. Network Cards Set up your device's network card, if you installed one. SMS Service Enables sending of SMS text messages via a data connection, such as GPRS or a circuit-switched connection. USB to PC Set a USB serial connection between your device and PC when there are problems connecting ActiveSync. 48 Getting Started Chapter 2 Entering Text and Searching for Information 2.1 Entering Information 2.2 Using the Touch Keyboard 2.3 Using the Touch Keypad 2.4 Using the Symbol Pad 2.5 Using the On-screen Keyboard 2.6 Using Block Recognizer 2.7 Using Letter Recognizer 2.8 Using Transcriber 2.9 Searching Information 50 Entering Text and Searching for Information 2.1 Entering Information When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the Input Panel icon becomes available on the menu bar. Tap the Input Selector arrow (that appears 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. Input Panel (Touch Keyboard) Text input methods Input Selector arrow Input Panel icon Icon Input method Onscreen Keyboard Touch Keyboard Touch Keypad Icon Input method Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer Transcriber Note Some text input methods may not be available in certain language versions of the device.