TM SETUP GUIDE
TM SETUP GUIDE Model Mini 3i
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your smartphone. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. __________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents Setting Up Your Mini 3i Smartphone ������������5 Making Calls �������������������������������������������������� 16 Check the Package Contents �������������������������� 5 Answering or Declining Calls ���������������������� 16 Activate Phone Service ���������������������������������� 6 Checking Voicemail �������������������������������������� 17 Set Up the Phone �������������������������������������������� 6 Using Messaging Features �������������������������� 17 Mini 3i Smartphone Featu
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Setting Up Your Mini 3i Smartphone Congratulations on your purchase of the Dell™ Mini 3i advanced smartphone. This section provides information to setup and start using your smartphone. • Mini-USB to 3.
Setting Up Your Mini 3i Smartphone To use all of the phone features, you need: • A wireless service plan with a carrier • An Internet connection • A computer with a USB 2.0 port Activate Phone Service Before you can use any of the phone features, you must activate the phone.
Setting Up Your Mini 3i Smartphone 2. Install the SIM card. a. Rotate the SIM card lock outwards. c. Rotate the SIM card lock back into place to lock the SIM card. P S S NOTE: To ensure proper installation, align the cut corners in the card and the SIM card slot. E S S E R R P b. Hold the SIM card with the metal contacts facing down and insert the card into the SIM card holder. 3. Install the microSD card. a. Hold the microSD card with the metal contacts facing down. b.
Setting Up Your Mini 3i Smartphone 4. Install the battery. Align the metal contacts on the battery with the contacts on the battery holder and insert the battery. 6. Charge the battery. CAUTION: Do not use any non-approved chargers as they may damage your phone and invalidate any warranties. NOTE: It takes at least one chargingdischarging cycle for the battery to reach its peak performance. a. Using the Mini-USB to USB cable, plug the power adapter into a power outlet and then into your phone. 5.
Setting Up Your Mini 3i Smartphone b. Charge your phone for at least 2 hours. Ensure that your phone is fully charged by checking the charge indicator on the status bar. 7. Turn on your phone. Press and hold the power button for two seconds.
Mini 3i Smartphone Features Front View Back View 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 Speaker — Use to listen to phone conversations. 1 Camera — Use to take photos and capture video. 2 Touch screen — Displays phone images. 2 Cover — Covers the battery, SIM card, and microSD card holders. 3 Microphone — Use for voice calls. 10 3 Camera flash — Use to take photos in dim light.
Mini 3i Smartphone Features Left View 1 2 MINI USB 3 1 Power/Lock button — Short press (when the display is active): locks or unlocks the display. Short press (when the display is in sleep mode): wakes up the display. Long press: Power On/Power Off. 2 Home/Back button — Short press: navigate back one screen at a time. Long press: return to the Home screen. 3 Mini-USB port — Use to charge the phone, connect to a computer, or connect to a headset.
Mini 3i Smartphone Features Right View 1 2 3 1 Volume up — Press to increase the volume level. 2 Volume down — Press to decrease the volume level. 3 Options button — Short press to open the Options menu. 4 12 4 Camera button — Press to activate the camera and take photos or capture video.
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone This section describes the fastest way to access tools and features on your smartphone. NOTE: For more information on other options for the tasks described in this section, see the User’s Manual on the Dell Support website at supportapj.dell.com. Switching Between Screens Your phone can hold many different applications and shortcuts. In order to make these items easily accessible, you can have multiple screens that display up to 24 icons at a time.
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone Status Bar The status bar appears at the top of the screen. Icons appear on the status bar to notify you of a new message, upcoming calendar event, alarm, or other information important to you. To learn more about these icons and the features they indicate, see the User’s Manual on the Dell Support website at supportapj.dell.com.
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone Icon Information Icon Information Outgoing call Bluetooth is connected Missed call Bluetooth is enabled Incoming call Battery charge is full Call forwarding is active Battery charge is 20% Speakerphone is on Battery is charging Microphone is on mute Full signal strength Silent mode Half signal strength Vibrate mode No signal USB is connected microSD card is installed 15
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone Making Calls 1. Tap the Dialer icon Answering or Declining Calls on the Home screen. 2. Tap the Dialer tab at the top of the dialer screen to open the on-screen dial pad. • Slide the notification bar to the top to answer a call. • Slide the notification bar down to decline the call and direct the call to your voicemail. NOTE: For more information on other options for this task, see the User’s Manual on the Dell Support website at supportapj.dell.com. 3.
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone Checking Voicemail Using Messaging Features The voicemail icon appears on the status bar if you miss or decline a call or if someone leaves a voice message. You can use the messaging feature to send and receive messages. 1. Tap on the status bar. The list of voicemail messages that you have for your account is displayed on the screen. 2. Press the Options button to display a short menu on the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap the listing for the message that you want to hear.
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone Managing Bluetooth Connections Using the Internet Browser You can connect your phone to headsets, printers, and networks using Bluetooth® technology. You can access standard and optimized mobile websites by using the integrated web browser. 1. Tap the Settings icon Bluetooth settings. and select 2. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, tap it to enable bluetooth connections. 3.
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone Using Email Features Using the Camera You can use the Email feature to send and receive messages. You can capture video and still images using the camera. 1. Tap the Messaging icon . 2. Press the Options button to display a short menu on the bottom of the screen. 3. Using the short menu, you can compose a new message, change your view to a list (default) or folder view (like an email program) and backup your messages. To change the message service settings, tap More.
Using Your Mini 3i Smartphone Accessing and Using Other Applications In addition to the applications that ship with your phone for communication, productivity, and entertainment, you can download applications from the online sources provided by your service carrier, or from other sources on the Internet. Regardless of the applications you plan to use, there are a few short steps and tips that apply to all applications: • To browse and select an application to use, you must access the Home screen.
Mini 3i Smartphone Accessories Your smartphone may ship with the following accessories: • Mini-USB headset — Allows you to listen to music or a phone conversation. Callers hear you through the integrated microphone. To use the headset, connect it to the Mini-USB port. • Stylus — Allows you to quickly enter text using the on-screen keyboard and handwriting tools. • USB to Mini-USB data cable — Allows you to connect your smartphone to a computer for file transfers and data synchronization. • Mini-USB to 3.
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