User Manual AT&T Tilt / AT&T 8900 Handheld with Windows Mobile®
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.
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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 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). WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
• • 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.
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, 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.
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 it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
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.
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 these compartments 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 Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 1.1 Getting to Know Your PDA Phone and Accessories ....... 18 1.2 Installing the SIM Card and Battery ................................ 22 1.3 Installing a Storage Card ................................................. 25 1.4 Starting Up........................................................................ 26 1.5 The Today Screen .............................................................. 28 1.6 Status Icons ........................................
2.8 Using Notes to Draw, Write and Record Voice Notes ..... 46 2.9 Searching Information ..................................................... 46 Chapter 3 Using Phone Features 47 3.1 Using the Phone ............................................................... 48 3.2 Making a Call .................................................................... 50 3.3 Receiving a Call ................................................................. 53 3.4 Smart Dialing .............................
Chapter 6 Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 81 6.1 Managing Your Phonebook ............................................. 82 6.2 Contacts ............................................................................ 82 6.3 SIM Manager ..................................................................... 87 6.4 Calendar ............................................................................ 89 6.5 Tasks ..........................................................
8.4 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory ................ 134 8.5 E-mail Security ................................................................ 136 Chapter 9 Working With Documents and Files 141 9.1 Microsoft® Office Mobile................................................ 142 9.2 Adobe® Reader® LE ......................................................... 143 9.3 Copying and Managing Files ......................................... 144 9.4 ZIP ..........................................
Chapter 12 Managing Your PDA Phone 197 12.1 Adding and Removing Programs .................................. 198 12.2 Managing Memory ......................................................... 199 12.3 X-Button .......................................................................... 200 12.4 Resetting Your Device .................................................... 201 12.5 Checking System Information ....................................... 203 12.6 Battery Saving Tips ................................
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Getting to Know Your PDA Phone and Accessories 1.2 Installing the SIM Card and Battery 1.3 Installing a Storage Card 1.4 Starting Up 1.5 The Today Screen 1.6 Status Icons 1.7 The Start Menu 1.8 Quick Menu 1.9 Programs 1.
Getting Started 1.1 Getting to Know Your PDA Phone and Accessories Left panel PTT Button Press to launch Push-to-Talk (PTT) feature of the phone. Jog Wheel • Scroll up or down to navigate through menus, program instructions; press the wheel to carry out selection. • During a call or playing music, scroll up or down to adjust the sound volume. • When receiving an incoming call, scroll down to silence the audio notification. OK button Press to confirm your data entries, or to exit the program in use.
Getting Started 19 Front panel MESSAGING See Chapter 7 for details.
Getting Started Back panel GPS Antenna Connector Peel off the rubber cap and connect an external GPS antenna for better GPS signal reception. Note Please use only the external GPS antenna (model number GA S120) from HTC. Speaker 3 Megapixel Camera (AT&T Tilt only) See Chapter 11 for details. Back Cover Slide the back cover upward to remove it. microSD Slot See "Installing a Storage Card" for details. RESET With the stylus, press the RESET button to soft-reset your device.
Getting Started 21 Accessories Screen Protector 1 2 3 No. Accessory Function 1 AC Phone Charger Recharges the battery. 2 USB Sync Cable Connects your device to a PC and synchronizes data. 3 Screen Protector Protects your device screen from dust and scratches.
Getting Started 1.2 Installing the SIM Card and Battery Always turn off your device before installing/replacing the SIM card and battery. Follow the forthcoming instructions to install a SIM card provided by Cingular. The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Your device supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Some legacy SIM cards will not function with your device. You should consult with Cingular for a replacement SIM card.
Getting Started 23 To install the SIM card 1. Make sure your device is turned off. 2. Slide out the hardware keyboard. 3. Slide the SIM card door lock to the left and then open the SIM card door. 4. Hold the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing toward outside of the slot. Insert the SIM card by sliding it into the slot. Tip You'll also see an illustrations on how to insert the SIM card on the SIM card door. 2 3 LOCK 4 5.
Getting Started To install the battery Install the battery by inserting it with its exposed copper part aligned with the protruding copper conductor on the upper right side of the battery compartment. Insert the right side of the battery first, then gently push the battery into place. Copper conductor After you have inserted the battery, replace the back cover. To remove the battery 1. Make sure your device is turned off. 2. Slide the back cover upward to release and remove the cover. 3.
Getting Started 25 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. You can charge the battery in two ways: • Charging the device’s battery by connecting the power adapter. • Connecting your device to a PC via the provided USB Sync cable.
Getting Started 1.4 Starting Up After inserting your SIM card and battery and charging the battery, you can now power on and start using your device. Turn your device on and off • To turn on your device, press and hold the POWER button. When you turn on your device for the first time, a Quick Start Wizard will guide 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”.
Getting Started 27 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, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration. Manage screen settings The device’s display has the following orientation modes: Portrait and Landscape.
Getting Started 1.5 The Today Screen The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. You can tap a section on the screen to open the associated program. Connection status Notification Open Start Menu Change the date and time, set up the alarm, and more Change power settings and view battery status Download and set up AT&T Xpress Mail Download and set up Telenav Listen to Music with Windows Media Player Tap to lock the device. The icon changes to .
Getting Started 29 1.6 Status Icons The following are some of the status icons that you may see on the device. Icons that appear in this area There are more notifications. Tap the icon to view all. New text messages; SMS notification of voice mail. New e-mail message. Sending MMS. Receiving MMS. MMS sent. Cannot send MMS. Icons that appear in this area GPRS available. EDGE available. HSDPA available. UMTS available. Wi-Fi function enabled, but device not connected to a wireless network yet.
Getting Started Icons that appear in this area GPRS connecting. GPRS in use. EDGE connecting. EDGE in use. HSDPA connecting. HSDPA in use. UMTS connecting. UMTS 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 Vibration mode. Sound on. Sound off.
Getting Started 31 1.7 The Start Menu The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen, displays a list of programs. You can start a program by scrolling through the programs list and then pressing ENTER, or by tapping a program with the stylus. Tap to switch to the Today screen. Tap to start a program. (The items displayed in the Start menu can be customized by tapping Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus). Tap to start a recently-used program. Tap to access more programs.
Getting Started 1.9 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. PowerPoint Mobile View PowerPoint slides and presentations. Word Mobile Create, view, and edit Word documents.
Getting Started 33 Icon Description AT&T Music Shop for music, songs, music videos, streaming media, and access AT&T's 1 music player. Cellular Video Watch news, sports, weather, and entertainment clips via AT&T’s high-speed data network while on the go. Games & Apps Play many pre-installed games, such as Bubble Breaker, Solitaire, and more. Launch some useful applications, such as Mobi TV, My Space Mobile, My Cast, and more.
Getting Started Icon Description Tools Access the entire array of tools and utilities on your mobile device. Adobe Reader LE View PDF (Portable Document Format) files on your device. 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. File Explorer Organize and manage files on your device.
Getting Started 35 Note It is assumed that the IT department for a corporate user may have a custom APN configured for their users. Please contact your IT department for more information. If the IT department has configured a custom APN, then the Proxy On/Off setting should be turned OFF while the corporate services are being used (please note that some AT&T data services will not be available for use while the corporate data services are being used).
Getting Started Icon Description TTY Enable TTY (Teletypewriter) support for your device. Voice Speed Dial Create voice tags for voice dialing contacts and SIM contacts as well as for launching programs. 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.
Getting Started 37 Icon Description 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. 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.
Getting Started Icon Description HSDPA Turn on or off HSDPA. Your wireless service provider must support this feature to be able to turn it on. Network Cards Allows your device to scan for available wireless networks. Also allows you to set up a network card (if you have one inserted on your device). USB to PC Set a USB serial connection between your device and PC when there are problems connecting ActiveSync. Wireless LAN See information about the active wireless network, and customize Wi-Fi settings.
Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information 2.1 Using the Hardware Keyboard 2.2 Entering Information 2.3 Using the On-screen Keyboard 2.4 Using Letter Recognizer 2.5 Using Block Recognizer 2.6 Using Transcriber 2.7 Using Symbol Pad 2.8 Using Notes to Draw, Write and Record Voice Notes 2.
Entering and Searching Information 2.1 Using the Hardware Keyboard Your device comes with a QWERTY keyboard, which is similar to a standard computer keyboard. To use the QWERTY keyboard, slide the screen panel to the left to reveal the keyboard. Adjust the LCD screen angle After sliding out the hardware keyboard, you can adjust the angle of the device screen to minimize glare and reflection. Important The maximum tilting angle of the screen is 40 degrees.
Entering and Searching Information 41 • • • To enter a number or symbol (labeled at the upper left of each key), press and then press the corresponding key. Press twice to enter all numbers or symbols. To open the Symbol Pad, press and then press . • Press the Left/Right SOFT KEY ( ) to perform the command shown in the label above the key. Press to verify your data entries or exit the program in use.
Entering and Searching Information Icon Note Input method Icon Input method On-screen Keyboard Transcriber Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer Symbol Pad Some text input methods may not be available in certain language versions of the device. 2.3 Using the On-screen Keyboard The on-screen Keyboard is available when text entry is possible. You can enter text by tapping keys on the keyboard that are displayed on the screen. To enter text using the on-screen Keyboard 1.
Entering and Searching Information 43 • Enter capital letters by writing in the ABC (left) area of the box. • Enter lower case letters by writing in the abc (middle) area of the box. • Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box. • Enter punctuation and symbols by tapping in either area of the box and then writing the desired character. Note Letter Recognizer is available when text entry is possible.
Entering and Searching Information 2.6 Using Transcriber Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write in cursive, print, or a combination of both. Transcriber works transparently in the background of programs, recognizing words with its integrated dictionary. When Transcriber is turned on, it interprets stylus movement anywhere on the screen as handwriting input. For more information about using Transcriber, see Help on your device. To start Transcriber 1.
Entering and Searching Information 45 • Use gestures to capitalize letters, insert a space, and so on. For information about using Transcriber gestures, see Help on your device. 2.7 Using Symbol Pad Symbol Pad provides a comprehensive list of common symbols such as parentheses, braces, currency signs, and more, as well as punctuation marks and special characters. Tap a symbol to select it.
Entering and Searching Information 2.8 Using Notes to Draw, Write and Record Voice Notes Using Notes, you can draw directly on the screen, or write on the screen and save notes in your own handwriting. You can also create a stand-alone recording (voice note) or you can add a recording to a note. For more information on what you can do with Notes, please see “Notes” in Chapter 6. 2.
Chapter 3 Using Phone Features 3.1 Using the Phone 3.2 Making a Call 3.3 Receiving a Call 3.4 Smart Dialing 3.
Using Phone Features 3.1 Using the Phone Like a standard mobile phone, you can use your device to make, receive, and keep track of calls and send messages. You can also dial directly from Contacts, and easily copy phonebook entries from your SIM card to Contacts on your device. The Phone screen From the Phone screen, you can access Call History, Speed Dial, and Phone settings. To open the Phone screen, do one of the following: • Tap Start > Phone; or • Press the TALK button ( ).
Using Phone Features 49 Turn 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 turn off the phone function 1. Tap Start > Programs > Wireless Manager. 2. On the Wireless Manager screen, tap the Phone button to turn off the phone function. The icon indicates the phone function is turned off. To resume call function Turn on the phone function by tapping the Phone button again on the Wireless Manager screen.
Using Phone Features Adjust the device volume 1. Tap the Speaker icon ( ). 2. Under Volume, do the following: • Adjust the phone volume ( ) or device volume ( ) by moving the slider to the desired volume level. • Tap On, Vibrate, or Off to change both the system and ringer volume settings. Volume adjustment Notes • To adjust the conversation phone volume, you must do it during a call. Adjusting the volume at another time will affect the ring, notification, and MP3 sound levels.
Using Phone Features 51 Tip If you tap a wrong number, tap Delete ( ) to erase each subsequent digit of a number. To erase the entire number, tap and hold Delete. Make a call from Contacts Tap Contacts on the Today screen or tap Start > Contacts, then do one of the following: • Press NAVIGATION up or down to select a contact, and press TALK. • Tap the desired contact in the contacts list, and tap the phone number that you want to call.
Using Phone Features Make a call from Call History 1. On the Phone screen, tap Call History or tap on the Today screen. 2. You can either scroll through all calls in Call History, or tap Menu > Filter and select from a category of call types. 3. Scroll to the desired contact or phone number, and tap Call. One-touch Speed Dial Use Speed Dial to call frequently-used numbers with a single tap.
Using Phone Features 53 Make a call from SIM Manager SIM Manager allows you to view the contents of your SIM card, transfer SIM phonebook entries to Contacts on your device, and make a call from your SIM card. To call a SIM contact 1. Tap Start > Programs > Tools > SIM Manager. Wait for your SIM card contents to load. 2. Tap and hold the name or phone number of the person you want to call, and tap Call. For more information about SIM Manager, see Chapter 6. 3.
Using Phone Features To put a call on hold Your device notifies you when you have another incoming call, and gives you the choice of rejecting or accepting the call. If you are already on a call and accept the new call, you can choose to switch between the two callers, or set up a conference call between all three parties. 1. Tap Answer to take the second call, and put the first one on hold. 2. To end the second call and return to the first call, press END on the device.
Using Phone Features 55 3.4 Smart Dialing Smart Dialing makes it easy for you to dial a phone number. When you start entering a phone number or contact name, Smart Dialing will automatically search and sort the contact entries on the SIM card, in Contacts, and the phone numbers in Call History (including incoming, outgoing, and missed calls). You can then select the desired number or contact from the filtered list to dial.
Using Phone Features down to the following names: “Ben Miller”, “George Adams”, “Carter, Ellen”, “Dixon, Allan”. Make a call or send a text message using Smart Dialing 1. Press the TALK button on your device to open the Phone screen. 2. Begin entering the first few numbers or characters. When you start entering a number or letter, the Smart Dialing panel will display matches found. 3.
Using Phone Features 57 Tip To view or edit information associated with the selected contact, tap the contact’s name on the shortcut menu (applies only to entries stored in Contacts on your device). Set up Smart Dialing 1. On the Phone screen, tap Menu > Smart Dialing Options. 2. On the Options tab, select the Enable Smart Dialing check box.
Using Phone Features
Chapter 4 Setting Up Your PDA Phone 4.1 Basic Settings 4.2 Personalizing the Today Screen 4.3 Customizing Phone Settings and Services 4.4 Protecting Your Device 4.
Setting Up Your PDA Phone 4.1 Basic Settings Owner information Having owner information displayed on the Today screen makes it easier for someone to return your device to you if it is lost. To enter owner information 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information. 2. On the Identification tab, enter your personal information. Tip If you don’t see owner information on the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. On the Items tab, select the Owner Info check box.
Setting Up Your PDA Phone 61 Regional settings The style in which numbers, currency, dates, and times are displayed is specified in regional settings. 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Regional Settings. 2. On the Region tab, select your region from the list. Note This does not change the Operating System language of your device. 3. The region you select determines which options will be available on the other tabs. 4.
Setting Up Your PDA Phone 3. Tap the file name of the picture you want to use. 4. Tap OK. To set options for displaying appointments on the Today screen If you have a large number of appointments, you may want to specify the kind of appointments that are displayed on the Today screen. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. 2. Tap the Items tab. 3. Select Calendar and tap Options. 4.
Setting Up Your PDA Phone 63 Customize the Start menu You can choose which items appear in the Start menu. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus. 2. Select the check boxes of the items you want to appear in the Start menu. You can select up to seven items. Tip Create folders and shortcuts inside the folders, Programs and Office Mobile, on the Start menu.
Setting Up Your PDA Phone Keypad tone You can change the tone you hear when entering a phone number on the keypad. If set to Long tones, the tone is heard continuously for as long as the number on the keypad is pressed. Use this setting if you are having trouble accomplishing tasks that rely on tones from your device such as accessing messages from an answering machine. If set to Short tones, the tone is heard only for one or two seconds. If set to Off, no tone will be heard. 1.
Setting Up Your PDA Phone 65 To set preferred networks 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone > Network tab. 2. Tap Set Networks and follow the instructions on the screen to arrange the networks according to your preference. 3. After arranging the networks in the preferred order, tap OK to return to the Network tab. 4. In the Network selection list, select Automatic. 5. Tap OK. 4.
Setting Up Your PDA Phone 3. On the Hint tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your password, but does not allow others to guess your password. 4. Tap OK. The next time the device is turned on, you will be prompted to enter your password. Notes • To ensure you can always make emergency calls, do not begin your password with the digits of your local emergency number. • The hint will be displayed after the wrong password is entered five times. To unlock your device 1.
Setting Up Your PDA Phone 67 4.5 Other Settings Device name The device name is used to identify your device in the following situations: • Synchronizing with a PC • Connecting to a network • Restoring information from a backup Note If you synchronize multiple devices with the same PC, each device must have a unique name. To change the device name 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About. 2. Tap the Device ID tab. 3. Enter a name.
Setting Up Your PDA Phone To increase or decrease the size of text on the screen 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen > Text Size tab. 2. Move the slider to increase or decrease the text size. Button settings To reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons Your device may come with programs already assigned to hardware buttons.
Setting Up Your PDA Phone 69 4. The suggested word list shows up to four words by default. You can change the number of words to display in the suggested list. 5. Make sure the Enable Auto Correct check box is selected if you want mistyped words to be corrected automatically. Tip The word database learns and adds more words as you enter new words during text entry. To delete the added words and reset the database back to the default, tap Clear Stored Entries.
Setting Up Your PDA Phone To choose how to be notified about events or actions 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications. 2. On the Sounds tab, choose how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check boxes. 3. On the Notifications tab, in Event, tap an event name and choose how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check boxes. You can choose from several options, such as a special sound, a message, or a flashing light.
Chapter 5 Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 5.1 About Synchronization 5.2 Setting Up Windows Mobile® Device Center on Windows Vista 5.3 Setting Up ActiveSync® on Windows XP 5.4 Synchronizing With Your Computer 5.5 Synchronizing via Bluetooth 5.
Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 5.1 About Synchronization You can take information from your computer wherever you go by synchronizing them to your device.
Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 73 Try to synchronize frequently in order to keep information up-to-date in both your device and your computer. Note You can also synchronize Outlook e-mail, contacts, calendar, and tasks on your device with the Exchange Server at your work. For more information about setting up your device to synchronize with the Exchange Server, see Chapter 8. 5.
Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 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 sync Outlook information. 4. Select the information types that you want to synchronize, then click Next. 5. Enter a device name and click Set Up. When you finish the setup wizard, Windows Mobile Device Center synchronizes your device automatically.
Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 75 Use 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 view and change synchronization settings.
Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 5.3 Setting Up ActiveSync® on Windows XP The Getting Started Disc that comes with your device contains Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 or later. Follow the steps in this section to install and set up ActiveSync on Windows XP or other compatible Windows systems. Note For a list of compatible Windows systems, please go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/activesync45.mspx. Install ActiveSync 1.
Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 77 When you finish the wizard, ActiveSync synchronizes your device automatically. Notice that Outlook e-mails and other information will appear on your device after synchronization. 5.4 Synchronizing With Your Computer Connect and synchronize your device with your PC using the USB cable or Bluetooth connection. Start and stop synchronization You can manually synchronize either from your device or PC. From your device 1. Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync. 2.
Synchronizing Information With Your Computer Change which information is synchronized You can change the information types and the amount of information to synchronize for each type either on your device or your PC. Follow the steps below to change synchronization settings on your device. Note Before changing synchronization settings on your device, disconnect it from your PC. 1. In ActiveSync on your device, tap Menu > Options. 2. Select the check box for any items you want to synchronize.
Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 79 5.5 Synchronizing via Bluetooth You can connect and synchronize your device with the PC using Bluetooth. To synchronize with a computer via Bluetooth 1. Set up Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync on your PC to synchronize through Bluetooth. See the program’s Help for instructions. 2. On your device, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync. 3. Make sure that Bluetooth on both your device and the computer are turned on and set to visible mode.
Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 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.
Chapter 6 Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 6.1 Managing Your Phonebook 6.2 Contacts 6.3 SIM Manager 6.4 Calendar 6.5 Tasks 6.6 Notes 6.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 6.1 Managing Your Phonebook Your PDA phone gives you several ways to store and manage phone numbers and other information about your contacts. • Use Contacts to create and save contacts on your device’s memory or your SIM card. • Use SIM Manager to store and manage SIM contacts. 6.2 Contacts Contacts is your address book and information storage for the people and businesses you communicate with.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 83 Add new contacts To add a contact on your device 1. Tap Start > Contacts. 2. Tap New, select Outlook Contact, and enter the contact information. 3.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 5. To assign a ring tone to the contact, tap the Ring tone field, scroll through the list of tones, then select a desired tone. 6. When finished, tap OK. Tips • If someone who is not in your list of contacts calls you, you can create a contact from Call History by tapping and holding a phone number and then tapping Save to Contacts from the shortcut menu.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 85 To work with the contact list There are several ways to use and customize the contact list. Here are a few tips: 1. Tap Start > Contacts. 2. In the contact list, do any of the following: • In Name view, you can search for a contact by entering a name or number, or by using the alphabetical index. To switch to Name view, tap Menu > View By > Name. • To see a summary of information about a contact, tap the contact.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information Share contact information To beam a contact’s details You can quickly send contact information to another mobile phone or device through Bluetooth beaming. 1. Tap Start > Contacts, then select a contact. 2. Tap Menu > Send Contact > Beam. 3. Select a device where to beam the contact to. Note Before you can beam, make sure Bluetooth is turned on and set to visible mode on your device and the target mobile device.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 87 6.3 SIM Manager SIM Manager allows you to view the contents of your SIM card, transfer contacts from your SIM card to your device or vice versa, and make a call to a SIM contact. To create a contact on your SIM card 1. Tap Start > Programs > Tools > SIM Manager. 2. Tap New and enter a contact name and phone number. 3. Tap Save to save the information on your SIM card.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 3. Under the Mark column, you can change the indicator that will be appended to the SIM contact names for each phone number type. To do so, select a phone type, tap Edit, enter your desired indicator, then tap Save. 4. After modifying, tap OK. 5. Tap Menu > Contacts to SIM. 6. Select the check boxes of the contact’s phone numbers that you want to copy to your SIM card, then tap Save. To store your SIM card’s phone number 1.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 89 6.4 Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. Your appointments for the day can be displayed on the Today screen. If you use Outlook on your PC, you can synchronize appointments between your device and PC. You can also set Calendar to remind you of appointments with a sound or flashing light, for example. Create appointments To schedule an appointment 1. Tap Start > Calendar. 2.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information To set a default reminder for all new appointments You can have a reminder automatically turned on for all new appointments you schedule. 1. Tap Start > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > Tools > Options > Appointments tab. 3. Select the Set reminders for new items check box. 4. Set the time when you want the reminder to alert you. 5. Tap OK to return to the calendar. View appointments By default, Calendar displays appointments in Agenda view.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 91 • When in Month view, you will see the following indicators: Morning appointment Afternoon or evening appointment Both morning and afternoon/evening appointments All-day event Send appointments To send a meeting request Use Calendar to schedule meetings via e-mail with contacts who use Outlook or Outlook Mobile. 1. Tap Start > Calendar. 2. Schedule a new appointment, or open an existing one and tap Edit. 3.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information To send appointment details as a vCalendar A vCalendar is a standard file format used for exchanging scheduling and task information. vCalendar files can be exported to Outlook on the PC. Tap Menu > Send as vCalendar to send a vCalendar containing appointment details as a file attachment in an message. For more information, see “MMS” in Chapter 7. 6.5 Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of things you need to do.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 93 3. Tap Edit, and in the Priority box, tap a priority level. 4. Tap OK to return to the task list. Note All new tasks are assigned a Normal priority by default. To set a default reminder for all new tasks You can have a reminder automatically turned on for all new tasks you create. 1. Tap Start > Programs > Tasks. 2. Tap Menu > Options. 3. Select the Set reminders for new items check box. 4. Tap OK to return to the task list.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information To send task information as a vCalendar Tap Menu > Send as vCalendar to send a vCalendar containing task details as a file attachment in an MMS message. For more information, see “MMS” in Chapter 7. 6.6 Notes Notes helps you to quickly capture thoughts, questions, reminders, to-do lists, and meeting notes.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 95 Notes • To select handwritten text, tap and hold next to the writing. As soon as dots appear, and before they form a complete circle, quickly drag across the writing. • If a letter crosses three ruled lines, it is treated as a drawing rather than text. To draw in a note 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. In the note list, tap New. 3. To draw on the screen, use the stylus like a pen. Drawing on the screen 4.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information Record a voice note You can create a stand-alone recording (voice note) or you can add a recording to a note. To create a voice note 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. Do one of the following: • To create a stand-alone recording, record from the note list. • To add a recording to a note, create or open a note. 3. If you do not see the Recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar. 4. Tap the Record icon ( ) to begin recording. 5.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information 97 6.7 Voice Recorder Voice Recorder lets you record your voice and then quickly send it in an MMS or e-mail, beam it, or set the recorded voice as your ringtone. 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 > Tools > Voice Recorder. 2. Hold the device’s microphone near your mouth. 3.
Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other Information To send the voice recording via e-mail 1. On the Voice Recorder screen, select the voice recording you want to send. 2. Tap Menu > Send > Outlook E-mail. This opens Outlook E-mail with the voice recording automatically inserted as a file attachment in a new e-mail message. See “Using E-mail” in Chapter 7 to learn how to compose and send e-mail messages. To beam the voice recording 1.
Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages 7.1 Messaging 7.2 Text Messages 7.3 MMS 7.4 Types of E-mail Accounts 7.5 E-mail Setup Wizard 7.6 Set up Xpress Mail 7.7 Using E-mail 7.
Exchanging Messages 7.1 Messaging Messaging is where your text messages (SMS), multimedia messages (MMS), and e-mails are located. When you receive new messages, you can open them from the Today screen. Simply tap the type of message that you want to open. New messages To select a messaging account Do one of the following: • Tap Start > Programs > Messaging > Messaging. The Account Picker screen then appears where you can select an account.
Exchanging Messages 101 7.2 Text Messages Send short text messages (SMS) up to 160 characters long to other mobile phones. For quicker and easier typing, use the sliding keyboard to enter your message. Send text messages To compose and send a text message 1. Tap Start > Programs > Messaging > Messaging > Messages. 2. Tap Menu > New > Text Message. 3. Enter the mobile phone number of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. To access mobile phone numbers from Contacts, tap To. 4.
Exchanging Messages Receive text messages Text messages are automatically received when the phone function is turned on. When the phone is turned off, text messages are held by your wireless service provider until the next time the phone is turned on. Copy text messages from and to the SIM card 1. Tap Start > Programs > Messaging > Messaging > Messages. 2. In the message list, select the text message you want to copy. 3.
Exchanging Messages 103 To configure picture message settings 1. Tap Start > Programs > Messaging > Messaging > Messages. 2. Tap Menu > MMS Options. The Settings screen then appears. 3. In the Preferences tab, select or clear the provided check boxes according to your needs. You can choose to download picture messages in both your home and roaming network, keep track of your MMS messages, request a delivery or read receipt report, set the resolution for images that you send, and more. 4.
Exchanging Messages • Send limit. Select the maximum MMS message size allowed by your wireless service provider. 5. Tap OK. Note • If your device already has preset MMS settings, it is recommended that you do not change these settings. If you change the preset settings, your device may not be able to send and receive MMS messages. • If you add several MMS message service providers to the Settings screen, you can choose one as your default provider.
Exchanging Messages 105 When selecting a photo or video clip, you can: • Tap Menu > View to view it first, then tap Select to insert the selected photo or video clip into the picture message you are composing. • Tap to take a photo (optional) and insert it into the picture message. • Tap to record an MMS video clip (optional) and insert it into the picture message. • Tap the Exit icon ( message. ) to quit selection and return to the picture 7.
Exchanging Messages Notes You can also send an MMS message directly from the Pictures & Videos or Camera program (optional). Do one of the following: • In Pictures & Videos, select a picture from My Pictures, and tap Menu > Send via MMS. • Capture a photo or an MMS video clip using the camera (optional), and tap the Send icon ( ). In the Send File dialog box, tap Send via MMS.
Exchanging Messages 107 To add an audio clip to an MMS message You can add one audio clip per slide in your MMS message. 1. Tap Insert audio. By default, My Documents will be 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 to play the audio clip. • Tap to pause, or tap • Tap Select to insert it into your picture message. • Tap the Exit icon ( message.
Exchanging Messages To block a phone number from sending you MMS messages If you do not want to receive MMS messages from a particular sender, you can add the sender’s phone number to the MMS Blacklist. 1. When you receive a new MMS message, open and view the message. 2. To avoid receiving MMS messages from this sender next time, tap Menu > Show > Message Detail. 3. On the MMS Detail screen, tap Menu > Show Contact Details. 4. Tap Menu > Save to Blacklist. 5. Tap Done.
Exchanging Messages 109 7.5 E-mail Setup Wizard Windows Mobile’s E-mail Setup Wizard lets you easily set up your personal and work e-mail accounts. You can add an e-mail account from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or other e-mail provider as well as Web-based accounts such as Gmail®, Yahoo!® Mail Plus, AOL®, etc. Note For more information about setting up your company Outlook e-mail account, see Chapter 8.
Exchanging Messages Note If Auto Setup is unsuccessful, select Internet e-mail from the Your e-mail provider list on the next screen. You will also be asked to enter e-mail server settings during the setup process. See “To specify e-mail server settings” for details. 4. Enter your name. You can also edit the Account display name field to specify the name of your ISP or e-mail provider. Tap Next. 5. Enter your login name if it does not show automatically in the User name field.
Exchanging Messages 111 To customize download and format settings Before you tap Finish when setting up your POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail account, you can tap Review all download settings to choose download options, message format, and other settings.
Exchanging Messages 7.6 Set up Xpress Mail Xpress Mail allows users to gain access to both their personal and work e-mail on a single device allowing users to best manage multiple e-mail accounts and keep up to date with their most current messages. Xpress Mail has a quick and simple setup model that delivers 5-click on-device registration of personal e-mail accounts and a streamlined corporate e-mail set-up process.
Exchanging Messages 113 To download Xpress Mail 1. Tap Get Xpress Mail on your Today screen. 2. Tap Install Now to launch the Xpress Mail download site. 3. Tap Download Now on the download page. 4. Tap Yes (Open file after download should be checked). 5. Tap OK to accept the license agreement. 6. Enter your 10 digit mobile (cell) number (numbers only) and tap Next. 7. Select Portal or ISP and tap Next. 8. Choose your provider and tap Next.
Exchanging Messages 11. When the process is complete, tap OK when the message appears telling you the device has been successfully registered. Click on OK to go to your settings. 12. After successfully registering, your device will automatically display the Xpress Mail Settings screen. No setting changes are required; just click Xpress Mail at the bottom right hand corner. Note If your e-mail provider is not listed on the two screens described here, go to www.cingular.
Exchanging Messages 115 Self Service (Xpress Mail) Xpress Mail can provide wireless access to your corporate e-mail from your device without support from IT. To set up Xpress Mail, you will need: • Work e-mail address. • The type of mail server your company runs (Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes or IMAP). • The computer you use to access your corporate e-mail (must be connected to the Internet). Start on your computer 1. Open Internet Explorer and go to the following page: http://xpressmailpe.cingular.
Exchanging Messages 7. When Xpress Mail has successfully connected to your corporate e-mail account, you will receive a message confirming that your software is installed and you are now connected to Xpress Mail. Now all you need to do is access your corporate e-mail from your device. Complete the setup process on your device 1. Tap Get Xpress Mail on your Today screen. 2. Tap Install Now to launch the Xpress Mail download site. 3. Tap Download Now on the download page. 4.
Exchanging Messages 117 Send and receive corporate e-mail 1. Tap Start > Programs > Messaging. 2. When you are in Messaging, tap on the Inbox drop down menu and select the Xpress Mail section. 3. In the Xpress Mail section tap on the Inbox view. 4. To compose a new e-mail, tap Menu > New. 5. In the new e-mail, type in the e-mail address that you want to send the message to, type in the Subject and body of the message and tap Send.
Exchanging Messages 7.7 Using E-mail After setting up e-mail accounts on your device, you can start sending and receiving e-mail messages. Create and send messages To compose and send a message 1. Tap Start > Programs > Messaging > Messaging then select an email account. 2. Tap Menu > New. 3. Enter the e-mail address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. To access e-mail addresses stored in Contacts, tap To. 4. Enter a subject and compose your message.
Exchanging Messages 119 To filter your Inbox • Enter the sender name or e-mail subject you want to look for using the on-screen keyboard or sliding keyboard. As you press keys, the message list narrows down to the conditions you have set. For example, pressing “S” then “A” narrows the list to only the e-mails that contain sender names and e-mail subjects that start with “SA.
Exchanging Messages To download an attachment An attachment appears below the subject of the message. Tapping the attachment opens the attachment if it has been fully downloaded or marks it for download the next time you send and receive e-mail. Notes • If there are multiple attachments in the message, all attachments are downloaded. • For information about setting your device to automatically download file attachments, see "Customize e-mail settings".
Exchanging Messages 121 3. Tap the Tap to scroll right option to be able to scroll sideways and get a complete horizontal view of the message. 4. Tap Get the rest of this message that’s shown at the bottom of the message to download and view the whole message. 5. If the e-mail does not download immediately, tap Menu > Send/ Receive. 6. If images do not immediately appear on the message, tap Internet pictures blocked then tap Download Internet pictures. 7.
Exchanging Messages 2. Tap Menu > Send/Receive. Messages on your device and e-mail server are synchronized: new messages are downloaded to the device Inbox folder, messages in the Outbox folder are sent, and messages deleted from the server are removed from the device Inbox. Customize e-mail settings To change the download size and format for Outlook e-mail 1. Disconnect your device from the computer. 2. Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync. 3. Tap Menu > Options, select E-mail, then tap Settings. 4.
Exchanging Messages 123 To automatically receive attachments on Outlook e-mails 1. Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync. 2. Tap Menu > Options. 3. Tap E-mail > Settings, then select Include file attachments. To automatically receive attachments on IMAP4 e-mails 1. Tap Start > Programs > Messaging > Messaging. 2. Tap Menu > Options. 3. Tap the name of your IMAP4 account. 4. Tap Next until you Download attachments on the screen. 5. Select a download size from the Download attachments smaller than list box. 6.
Exchanging Messages 7.8 Using Keyboard Shortcuts You can use keyboard shortcuts to quickly access messaging functions, such as reply, forward, etc. To see the list of keyboard shortcuts 1. Slide the hardware keyboard open. 2. Tap Start > Programs > Messaging > Messaging and select a messaging account (Messages or an e-mail account). 3. While on a message list, press and hold the “H” key until the shortcuts list is displayed.
Chapter 8 Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 8.1 Synchronizing Your Device with the Exchange Server 8.2 Working With Company E-mails 8.3 Managing Meeting Requests 8.4 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory 8.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 8.1 Synchronizing Your Device with the Exchange Server To keep up-to-date with your company e-mails and meeting schedules while you’re out of the office, you can connect your device to the Internet wirelessly and synchronize these information with your company’s Exchange Server. You can also access your company address book anytime. Your company must have a mail server that is running Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 127 7. Select the check boxes for the types of information items that you want to synchronize with the Exchange Server. 8. To change synchronization settings of an information type, for example, E-mail, select the type of information, and tap Settings. 9. Tap Finish. Note If you synchronized e-mails with your PC before, open ActiveSync on your device and tap Menu > Add Server Source to set up an Exchange Server connection.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 8.2 Working With Company E-mails Your device gives you instant access to your company e-mails 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-mails. Note Some messaging features depend on the Microsoft Exchange Server version used in your company. Please check with your network administrator for the availability of these features.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 129 Notes When both the GPRS and Wi-Fi connections are turned on at the same time, the Direct Push feature will always opt for Wi-Fi. Scheduled synchronization If you do not want to use Direct Push, you can set a regular schedule for synchronizing Outlook e-mail and information. Set how often to synchronize during Peak times (which usually refer to your working hours) when e-mail volume is high, as well as Off-peak times when e-mail volume is low. 1.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments Instant download through Fetch Mail The Fetch Mail feature downloads an entire e-mail immediately without the need for you to perform a full Send/Receive action. This limits the download to just the e-mail message that you want and helps save data cost. Requirement Fetch Mail works for your device only if your company is using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 or higher. 1. Tap Start > Programs > Messaging > Messaging > Outlook E-mail. 2.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 131 Flag your messages Flags serve as a reminder to yourself to follow-up on important issues or requests that are indicated in the messages. Flagging messages, which has been a useful feature on desktop Outlook E-mail, can also be done in Outlook Mobile on your device. You can flag received messages on your device. Requirement Flags are enabled only if e-mails are synchronized with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 or higher.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments Out-of-office auto-reply Microsoft® Office Outlook® Mobile allows you to retrieve and change your out-of-office status. Just like desktop Outlook E-mail, Outlook Mobile automatically sends an auto-reply message when you’re not available. To send out-of-office auto-reply messages 1. Tap Start > Programs > Messaging > Messaging > Outlook E-mail. 2. Tap Menu > Tools > Out of Office. 3. From the I am currently list, select Out of the Office. 4.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 133 8.3 Managing Meeting Requests When you schedule and send meeting requests from your device, you can invite attendees to your meeting and check their status to know about 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.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 4. If you accepted the meeting request, it will automatically be added as an appointment in Calendar on your device. To view the list of meeting participants 1. Tap Start > Calendar. 2. Tap a meeting request that you previously sent, then tap Attendees. The list of required and optional attendees will be listed. Notes • For information about creating a meeting request, see “To send a meeting request” in Chapter 6.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 135 • In a new meeting request using Calendar, tap Attendees and then tap Company Directory at the top of the list. 3. Enter the part or full contact name and tap Search. In the search results list, tap a contact to select it. Notes • You can save a contact from the Company Directory to your device by selecting the contact then tapping Menu > Save to Contacts.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 8.5 E-mail Security Windows Mobile® on your device protects your Outlook e-mails through Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (S/MIME), which allows you to digitally sign and encrypt your messages. Digitally signing a message applies your certificate with the authorization key to the message. This proves to the recipient that the message is from you and not from an imposter or a hacker, and that the message has not been altered.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 137 To verify the digital signature on a signed message you receive 1. Open the Outlook e-mail message that has been digitally signed. 2. At the top of the message, tap View Signature Status. 3. Tap Menu > Check Certificate. To view the details of the certificate in the message, tap Menu > View Certificate. Note There can be several reasons why a digital signature is not valid.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments To digitally sign and encrypt all messages You can set up ActiveSync to digitally sign and encrypt all outgoing messages. You must obtain a valid certificate to sign and encrypt e-mail messages successfully. 1. Tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync. 2. Tap Menu > Options. 3. Select the E-mail information type, and tap Settings. On the E-mail Sync Options screen, tap Advanced. 4.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments 139 Set permissions on an e-mail message Another way of protecting your e-mail messages is to send messages with restricted permissions using Information Rights Management (IRM). Requirement This works only with a Microsoft Outlook e-mail account and if your company is using RMS Server SP1. 1. Tap Start > Programs > Messaging > Messaging > Outlook E-mail. 2. Create a message, then tap Menu > Message Options. 3.
Working With Company E-mails and Meeting Appointments
Chapter 9 Working With Documents and Files 9.1 Microsoft® Office Mobile 9.2 Adobe® Reader® LE 9.3 Copying and Managing Files 9.4 ZIP 9.
Working With Documents and Files 9.1 Microsoft® Office Mobile Office Mobile consists of three applications that let you create, edit and view Microsoft documents. These 3 applications are • Microsoft® Office Word Mobile is a streamlined version of Microsoft Word. Word documents created on your PC can be opened and edited on your device. You can also create and edit documents and templates in Word Mobile and save them as *.doc, *.rtf, *.txt, and *.dot files.
Working With Documents and Files 143 9.2 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 > Tools > Adobe Reader LE. To open a PDF file on your device Open File Explorer and find the desired PDF file, then tap the file to open it.
Working With Documents and Files 9.3 Copying and Managing Files You can copy files between your device and PC, or copy files to a storage card that is inserted on your device. You can also efficiently manage your files and folders using File Explorer. Copy files using Windows Mobile® Device Center or ActiveSync Using Windows Mobile® Device Center or ActiveSync, you can copy files from your PC to your device and vice versa. To copy a file between your device and the PC 1.
Working With Documents and Files 145 Use File Explorer File Explorer lets you browse the contents of folders on your device. The root folder on the device is named My Device. My Device is similar to My Computer on the PC and contains the My Documents, Program Files, Temp, Storage Card, and Windows folders, among others. To use File Explorer 1. Tap Start > Programs > Tools > File Explorer. 2. Tap a folder or file to open it. 3. To return to an upper level folder, tap the Down arrow ( the folder.
Working With Documents and Files 9.4 ZIP ZIP allows you to save memory and increase the storage capacity of your device by compressing files in the conventional ZIP format. You can view and extract archive files received from various sources. You can also create new *.zip files on your device. Start ZIP and Open .zip files You can use ZIP to either archive files or open an existing archive file on your device. Each time you start ZIP on your device, it searches for files that have the .
Working With Documents and Files 147 To create a zip archive 1. Tap File > New Archive. 2. On the Save As screen, enter a zip file name and choose a folder in which to save the zip file. You can also choose whether the zip file will be saved on the device’s main memory or a storage card. 3. Tap Save. 4. Tap Menu > Action > Add. 5. Double-tap the folder that contains the files you want to archive. 6. Select files by doing one of the following: • Tap to select a file.
Working With Documents and Files Basic mode Advanced mode Basic mode Basic mode is the default mode, and allows you to easily back up your entire PDA phone with the tap of a button. Note To change backup options or location, you will need to do it in Advanced mode. To back up data in Basic mode 1. On the Basic mode screen, tap Backup Now. 2. Specify a password (between 6 to 15 characters in length) for the backup file. Enter this password twice, then tap OK. 3.
Working With Documents and Files 149 Advanced mode Advanced mode is designed for users with more advanced backup requirements. It provides a tree view of the data on your device from which you can select what items you want to back up or restore. To back up data in Advanced mode 1. Tap Options > Switch to Advanced Mode. 2. The Backup tab of the Advanced mode screen shows a tree view of the data and files on your device. Tap the ‘+’ symbol at the left of an item to view its sub-items.
Working With Documents and Files Backup options To change the backup location and file name 1. On the Advanced mode screen, tap the Backup tab. 2. Tap then enter the backup file name and choose whether to save the file to the Storage Card or the My Documents folder on your device. 3. Tap OK. To disable automatic file naming 1. Tap Options > Backup Options > General Backup Options. 2. Clear the Name Backup Files Automatically check box, then tap OK. 3.
Chapter 10 Getting Connected 10.1 Wireless Manager 10.2 Ways of Connecting to the Internet 10.3 Wi-Fi 10.4 GPRS 10.5 Dial-up and Other Connections 10.6 Starting a Data Connection 10.7 Internet Explorer® Mobile 10.8 Using Your Device as a Modem (Wireless Modem) 10.
Getting Connected 10.1 Wireless Manager Wireless Manager acts like a central switch that lets you enable or disable phone features as well as manage your data connections easily. To open Wireless Manager Tap the Wireless Manager icon ( Programs > Wireless Manager. ) on the Today screen, or tap Start > 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 9 1 Tap to toggle between turning on or off Flight mode. Turning on Flight mode turns off the phone, Bluetooth and WLAN functions.
Getting Connected 153 10.2 Ways of Connecting to the Internet Your device’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet or your corporate network at work through wireless and conventional connections. You can connect to the Internet through one of the following connections: • Wi-Fi • GPRS • Dial-up • Work connections, such as Virtual Private Network (VPN) and proxy connections 10.3 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters).
Getting Connected Connect to wireless networks After Wi-Fi is turned on in Wireless manager, your device scans for available wireless networks in your area. To connect to a wireless network 1. The network names of the detected wireless networks will be displayed on a popup message window. Tap the desired wireless network, then tap OK. 2. On the next pop-up message window, tap The Internet if the wireless network connects your device to the Internet.
Getting Connected 155 To check wireless network status You can check the current wireless connection status from any of the following screens of your device: • Title bar. When you enable Wi-Fi on your device, the Wi-Fi ON icon ( ) will appear on the title bar. After Wi-Fi is turned on, your device scans for available wireless networks and the wireless signal icon ( ) appears on the title bar. The arrows in this icon will move back and forth while your device is scanning for a wireless network signal.
Getting Connected To save battery power while connected to a wireless network Using Wi-Fi consumes battery power fast. Turn off Wi-Fi when not in use. You can also enable power saving settings. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless LAN. 2. On the Power Mode tab, move the Power Save Mode slider to a position that optimizes performance with the least power consumption.
Getting Connected 157 4. In the Select a modem list, select Cellular Line (GPRS , 3G), then tap Next. 5. Enter the Access point name, then tap Next. 6. Enter the user name and password, only if required. 7. Tap Finish. Notes • To view help information for any screen, tap the help icon ( ). • To modify your connection settings, tap Manage existing connections on the Connections screen, and complete the connection wizard.
Getting Connected 10.5 Dial-up and Other Connections Dial-up When you use your device to dial up to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and connect to the Internet, you will be billed by the number of minutes that you use. To set up a dial-up connection to your ISP To establish a dial-up connection on your device, you need the same settings that you normally use when you dial up from your computer. This includes the ISP server phone number, your user name and password. 1.
Getting Connected 159 3. In My Work Network, follow the instructions for each type of connection. 4. Complete the connection wizard, then tap Finish. 10.6 Starting a Data Connection After setting up a data connection such as GPRS or ISP dial-up on your device, you can now connect your device to the Internet. The connection is started automatically when you begin using a program that accesses the Internet such as Internet Explorer® Mobile.
Getting Connected Browsing the Web 1. Enter the URL address in the address bar and tap . 2. Use the NAVIGATION CONTROL to browse the Web page. Press ENTER when a link is highlighted to access it. While browsing the Web, tap Menu to open a list of options that will let you change the view, save Favorites, and set Internet Explorer Mobile preferences, and more. Tap Menu > Add to Favorites to save the current Web page in your Favorites folder. Tap Favorites to access your Favorites folder.
Getting Connected 161 10.8 Using Your Device as a Modem (Wireless Modem) You can use Wireless Modem to set your Windows Mobile powered device as a USB or Bluetooth modem for your notebook when you don’t have access to the Internet on your notebook. Follow the procedures in this section to connect a Windows VistaTM notebook to the Internet using Wireless Modem. Note When you activate Wireless Modem, the Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync connection will be disabled automatically.
Getting Connected Add your device as a modem to your notebook To add your device as a USB modem to your notebook After you tap Menu > Start on the Wireless Modem screen of your device, your computer will automatically detect that your device has been connected. The Found New Hardware dialog box will then appear on your computer. 1. Click Cancel to close the Found New Hardware dialog box. 2. Open the Control Panel, then click Device Manager. 3.
Getting Connected 163 8. In the Windows Security dialog box, click Install this driver software anyway to continue with the installation. 9. Wait for the installation of the HTC USB Modem to complete, then tap Close. To add your device as a Bluetooth modem to your notebook 1. On your device, turn on Bluetooth and set it to visible mode. 2. Connect a Bluetooth radio adapter on your computer. (Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for details on how to install).
Getting Connected Create a modem dial-up connection Once the notebook recognizes your device as a modem, create a new modem dial-up connection on your notebook. You can then use this connection to dial up and connect to the Internet. 1. On your notebook, click Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network and Sharing Center. 3. On the left-hand panel of the Network and Sharing Center, click Set up a connection or network. 4. Click Set up a dial-up connection then click Next.
Getting Connected 165 5. Enter the following information: dial-up phone number, your user name and password. Also select the Remember this password check box. 6. When you have finished entering the information, click Connect. Your notebook then starts to dial up to the Internet using your device as a modem.
Getting Connected 7. When you see a dialog box that shows you are connected to the Internet, click Close. 8. In the Set Network Location dialog box, choose the type of location where you will use the dial-up connection. Dial up and connect to the Internet Follow these steps whenever you want to dial up to the Internet on your notebook using your device as a modem: 1. If Wireless Modem has not yet been activated on your device, select the type of connection (USB or Bluetooth) then tap Menu > Start. 2.
Getting Connected 167 4. The Connect Dial-up Conection dialog box then opens. Click Dial to dial up and connect to the Internet. To end the dial-up connection • On the Wireless Modem screen, tap Done or tap Menu > Stop.
Getting Connected 10.9 Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about eight meters without requiring a physical connection. Bluetooth modes Bluetooth on your device operates in three different modes: • On. Bluetooth is turned on. Your device can detect other Bluetoothenabled devices, but not vice versa. • Off. Bluetooth is turned off.
Getting Connected 169 3. Tap the desired device name in the box. 4. Tap Next. 5. Specify a passcode to establish a secure connection. The passcode can be 1 up to 16 characters. 6. Tap Next. 7. Wait for the paired device to accept the partnership. The receiving party needs to enter the same passcode that you specified. 8. The name of the paired device is then displayed. You may edit and enter a new name for that device. 9. Select the check boxes of services that you want to use from the paired device. 10.
Getting Connected Connect 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 means that you can use a Bluetooth stereo headset for hands-free phone conversations and for listening to stereo music. To connect a Bluetooth hands-free or stereo headset 1.
Getting Connected 171 Beam information using Bluetooth You can beam information, such as contacts, calendar items, and tasks, as well as files from your device to your computer or to another Bluetoothenabled device. Note If your computer does not have built-in Bluetooth capability, you need to connect and use a Bluetooth adapter or dongle on your computer. To beam information from your device to a computer 1. Turn on Bluetooth on your device, and make your device visible.
Getting Connected 4. To beam a contact, tap Menu > Send Contact > Beam. To beam other types of information, tap Menu > Beam [type of item]. 5. Tap the device name to which you want to send the beam. 6. If you beamed a calendar, task, or contact item to your computer and it is not automatically added to Outlook, select File > Import and Export in Outlook to import it.
Getting Connected 173 To use Bluetooth Explorer 1. Bluetooth Explorer is integrated with the File Explorer program. You can open it by tapping Start > Programs > Tools > Bluetooth Explorer or by tapping Down arrow ( ) on the upper left of File Explorer then tapping Bluetooth. 2. Bluetooth Explorer then scans for other Bluetooth devices that have file sharing enabled. From the list, tap to select a Bluetooth device you want to connect to.
Getting Connected Print files via Bluetooth Connect your device to a Bluetooth printer to print contact information, appointment details, messages, and other file types. Note You can print files in the .txt, .jpg, .xhtml, .vcf, .vcs file formats. Before you start printing, make sure to turn on the Bluetooth printer and to turn on Bluetooth on your device. To turn on Bluetooth, tap Start > Programs > Wireless Manager and then tap the Bluetooth button. To print contact information 1.
Chapter 11 Experiencing Multimedia 11.1 Camera (AT&T Tilt only) 11.2 Pictures & Videos 11.
Experiencing Multimedia 11.1 Camera (AT&T Tilt only) Taking photos and recording video clips along with audio are easy with your device’s built-in camera. To open the Camera screen • Press the CAMERA button all the way on your device. • Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos > Camera. • Tap Camera on the Pictures & Videos screen. CAMERA button The screen orientation automatically switches to landscape mode when you open Camera. To exit the Camera Tap the Exit icon ( ) on the Camera screen.
Experiencing Multimedia 177 The available capture modes of the camera are as follows: • Photo: Captures standard still images. • Video: Captures video clips, with or without accompanying audio. • MMS Video: Captures video clips suitable for sending with MMS messages. • Contacts Picture: Captures a still image and gives you the option to immediately assign it as a Photo ID for a contact. • Picture Theme: Captures still images and places them within frames.
Experiencing Multimedia Camera controls The camera comes with an auto-focus function to let you capture sharp and crisp photos and videos of your subjects. Depending on the option you have chosen in Shoot Option, you will need to either press the CAMERA button half-way or all the way to take a photo or to start capturing video. When you press the CAMERA or ENTER button, the Camera starts to focus on the subject, indicated by a flashing bracket ( ).
Experiencing Multimedia 179 On-screen controls and indicators 2 1 3 8 4 5 6 Photo mode 7 Video mode 1 Mode Switching control. Tapping the left/right arrow ( / ) on the screen allows you to switch the capture mode. 2 Auto-focus indicator. Displays a flashing bracket ( ) when focusing. When focus is set, the flashing bracket changes to a steady green bracket ( ). 3 Remaining information indicator.
Experiencing Multimedia 8 9 Picture Theme mode 8 Template Selector icon. In Picture Theme mode, tap to toggle among the different templates. After taking the first photo, this icon switches to Progress indicator. 9 Progress indicator. In Picture Theme, Panorama, Sports, and Burst modes, this shows the total number of consecutive shots. Quick Settings Panel The Quick Settings Panel provides a quick way of adjusting some camera settings. Tap on the screen to open the menu; tap again to close.
Experiencing Multimedia 181 3 EV. Tapping the minus/plus icon ( / ) decreases or increases the brightness level. 4 Storage. Tap to toggle between saving captured photos or video clips on the device memory ( ) or on the memory card ( ). 5 Self-timer. Tap to set the Self-timer to 2 seconds, 10 seconds, or off when in the Photo or Contacts Picture mode.
Experiencing Multimedia Capture mode Capture size setting Zoom range 3M (2048 x 1536) No zooming available 2M (1600 x 1200) No zooming available 1M (1280 x 960) 1.0x to 2.0x Large (640 x 480) 1.0x to 2.0x Medium (320 x 240) 1.0x to 4.0x Small (160 x 120) 1.0x to 8.0x CIF (352 x 288) 1x and 2x Large (320 x 240) 1x and 2x Medium (176 x 144) 1x and 2x Small (128 x 96) 1x and 2x Medium (176 x 144) 1x and 2x Small (128 x 96) 1x and 2x Large (480 x 640) 1.0x to 2.
Experiencing Multimedia 183 The Review screen After taking a still image or recording a video clip, you can view the image or video clip on the Review screen. Review screen You can also tap the following icons at the bottom of the Review screen: Icon Function Back Go back to the live Camera screen. Delete Remove the captured image or video. Send Send via e-mail or MMS. View View the image in the Pictures & Videos program, or play the captured video in Windows Media® Player Mobile.
Experiencing Multimedia Camera settings While capturing a still image or video clip using any capture modes, tap the Menu icon ( ) to access the Camera Settings screen. The Camera Settings screen allows you to configure capture settings. Camera Settings screen in Photo mode When you tap the icons at the bottom of the Camera Settings screen, different menus will appear. Some menus and options may be available only in certain capture modes.
Experiencing Multimedia 185 Storage menu • Storage. Select where you want to save your files. You can either save the files to the main memory or a storage card. Panorama Settings menu • Direction. Choose in what direction images will be stitched in a panorama. • Stitch Count. Select the desired number of snapshots to be taken and stitched into a panorama. • Auto Stitch. When the Auto Stitch is On, the camera automatically stitches snapshots into one single file.
Experiencing Multimedia Capture Mode menu • Mode. Switch between different capture modes such as Photo, Video, Contacts Picture, and more. For more information about these modes, see “Capture modes” earlier in this chapter. Advanced menu Tap the left/right icon in this bar to switch between the menu pages in the Advanced menu. Alternatively, when using the NAVIGATION Control buttons, press NAVIGATION up/down to go to this bar. Then, press NAVIGATION left/right to switch between the menu pages.
Experiencing Multimedia 187 Grid • Keep Backlight. Turn the backlight on or off. This overrides your device backlight settings while you are using the camera. • Review Duration. Set a time length for displaying the captured image/video on the Review screen before automatically saving it and returning to the live Camera screen. Select No Limit if you do not want to impose a time limit. Select No Review to immediately return to the live Camera screen after capturing. • Flicker Adjustment.
Experiencing Multimedia • Template Folder (in Picture Theme mode only). By default, templates are stored in the \My Documents\Templates folder on the device’s Main Memory. If you transferred some templates to a storage card (via File Explorer), set this option to Main + Card to specify that templates are located in both the main memory and the storage card. • Adjust. This option allows you to adjust the camera display properties, such as Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Sharpness.
Experiencing Multimedia 189 To open Pictures & Videos Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos > Pictures & Videos. To copy media files to your device • Copy pictures and GIF animation files from your PC or a storage card to the My Pictures folder on your device. • Copy video files to the My Videos folder. For more information about copying and managing files on your device, see Chapter 9. To view media files 1. On the Today screen, tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos > Pictures & Videos. 2.
Experiencing Multimedia Pictures & Videos menu Select a media file onscreen and tap Menu to open a list of options that you can do with the selected media file. You can choose to send the selected media file via one of your messaging accounts, beam it to another device, play the pictures as a slide show, send the picture to your friends or relatives via MMS, and more. Tap Options to customize picture settings and slide show playback preferences.
Experiencing Multimedia 191 11.3 Windows Media® Player Mobile You can use Windows Media® Player Mobile to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network, such as on a Web site. To open Windows Media Player Mobile Tap Start > Programs > Windows Media. About the controls The following are available controls on the Windows Media® Player Mobile. Tap and drag to jump to any part of the video or audio Mute/Unmute Full screen Increase Volume Visit WindowsMedia.
Experiencing Multimedia 193 2. In the Device Setup Wizard, type a name for your device and click Finish. 3. On the leftmost pane, right-click your device and select Set Up Sync. Note You can also sync your storage card if you have one installed on your device. To sync, right-click Storage Card. 4. On the Device Setup dialog box, select Sync this device automatically and then select the playlist(s) that you want to sync between your PC and device. 5. Click Finish.
Experiencing Multimedia 195 To play music files with Music Plug-In on the Today screen • Tap Click here to play music on the Today screen. The music files will automatically start playing with Windows Media Player Mobile. Note To make the Music Plug-In appear on the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Today > Items tab and check Music Plug-In. Playlists A playlist is a list of digital media files that play in a specified order.
Experiencing Multimedia Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem while using the Windows Media® Player Mobile, a number of resources are available to help you troubleshoot the issue. For more information, see the Troubleshooting Windows Media® Player Mobile page at the Microsoft Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/ windows/windowsmedia/player/windowsmobile/troubleshooting.aspx).
Chapter 12 Managing Your PDA Phone 12.1 Adding and Removing Programs 12.2 Managing Memory 12.3 X-Button 12.4 Resetting Your Device 12.5 Checking System Information 12.
Managing Your PDA Phone 12.1 Adding and Removing Programs Before you purchase additional programs for your device, make sure that they are compatible with your device. To add programs 1. Download the program to your PC (or insert the CD or disk that contains the program into your PC). You may see a single *.exe file, a *.zip file, a Setup.exe file, or several versions of files for different device types and processors. Be sure to select a program designed for your device and processor type. 2.
Managing Your PDA Phone 199 12.2 Managing Memory You may need to stop a program if it becomes unstable or the program memory is low. To see how much memory is available • Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Memory. • On the Main tab, the amount of memory allocated to file and data storage versus program storage is displayed, as well as the amount of memory in use versus the available memory.
Managing Your PDA Phone 12.3 X-Button X-Button lets you view and stop running programs, configure the button, and enable the Quick Menu on the Today screen. To open X-Button Tap Start > Settings > System tab > X-Button. To view running programs in X-Button 1. Tap the Running tab to view the Running Programs List. 2. Select the check box of the programs that you want to close, and then tap Stop Selected to close them.
Managing Your PDA Phone 201 To enable the Quick Menu 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > X-Button > Button tab. 2. Select Enable Quick Menu on Today screen. 3. Tap OK to exit X-Button. Note See Chapter 1 for more information about Quick Menu. 12.4 Resetting Your Device Soft reset Occasionally, you may need to reset your device. A soft (or normal) reset of your device clears all active program memory and shuts down all active programs.
Managing Your PDA Phone Hard reset You can also perform a hard reset (also known as a full reset). A hard reset should be performed only if a normal reset does not solve a system problem. After a hard reset, the device is restored to its default settings - the way it was when you first purchased it and turned it on. Any programs you installed, data you entered, and settings you customized on your device will be lost. Only Windows Mobile® software and other pre-installed programs will remain.
Managing Your PDA Phone 203 12.5 Checking System Information If you want to find out about technical details of your device such as the type or speed of the processor, memory size, etc., you can check under Settings for device information. To find the operating system version number Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About. The version of the operating system on your device is shown near the top of the About screen. To get detailed device information Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About.
Managing Your PDA Phone • Turn Bluetooth off when you are not using it. Make your device visible to other devices only when you are trying to establish a Bluetooth partnership. For more information about Bluetooth, see Chapter 10. • Lower the volume. • Close battery-intensive programs, such as the Camera, when you are done using them. Make sure the programs are ended and are not continuously running in the background.
Chapter 13 Using GPS 13.1 Guidelines and Preparation for Using GPS 13.2 Downloading Satellite Data via QuickGPS 13.3 Using GPS Software 13.
Using GPS 13.1 Guidelines and Preparation for Using GPS • Do not operate the GPS system while driving. • The plotted GPS route is only for driving references. It should not affect actual driving behavior. • Please use the GPS system cautiously. Users shall be liable for any damages resulting from negligent operation of the system. • When using inside a vehicle, please utilise the car holder to mount the PDA phone securely in place. Please avoid the areas shown in the following diagram: 1.
Using GPS 207 • The GPS signal cannot pass through solid non-transparent objects. Signal reception may be affected due to obstructions, such as highrise buildings, tunnels, bridges, forests, bad weather (rainy or cloudy days), etc. • Signal reception may be affected by obstructions such as high-rise buildings, tunnels, bridges, forests, weather (rainy or cloudy days), etc. If the vehicle’s visor contains metal, it will be difficult for the GPS signal to pass through.
Using GPS 13.2 Downloading Satellite Data via QuickGPS Before you start to use your device for GPS navigation, open the QuickGPS program first to download Ephemeris data (current satellite position and timing information) onto your device. This data is needed to determine the GPS position of your current location. QuickGPS downloads Ephemeris data from a Web server, instead of from the satellites, using the Internet connection on your device, which can be via ActiveSync, Wi-Fi, or GPRS.
Using GPS 209 Download options To configure download times, tap Menu > Options and choose from the following options: • Remind me when data expires. Enables your device to display a reminder message when the validity of the Ephemeris data has expired. When you see the reminder message, tap Menu to dismiss the reminder or to set the snooze time so that you will be reminded again. Tap OK to open the QuickGPS programme and download the latest data. • Autodownload when data expires.
Using GPS 13.3 Using GPS Software Your device may be pre-installed with the GPS software called Telenav. If this is not the case, tap Get Telenav on the Today screen to download and install it on your device. You can also tap Start > Programs > Games & Apps > Get Telenav to download and install it on your device. To open the GPS software • Tap Start > Programs, then tap its program icon.
Chapter 14 Using Other Applications 14.1 Voice Speed Dial 14.2 Java 14.3 Push to Talk 14.
Using Other Applications 14.1 Voice Speed Dial You can record voice tags so that you can dial a phone number or launch programs simply by speaking a word. Create a voice tag for a phone number 1. Tap Start > Contacts to open the Contacts list. 2. Do one of the following: • Tap and hold the desired contact, then tap Add Voice Tag. • Select the desired contact, then tap Menu > Add Voice Tag. • Tap the desired contact to open the contact’s detailed screen, then tap Menu > Add Voice Tag. 3.
Using Other Applications 213 • • Tip Tap the Play button ( Tap the Delete button ( ) to play the voice tag. ) to delete the voice tag. To ensure voice recognition accuracy, please record your voice in a quiet place. Create a voice tag for a program 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Voice Speed Dial. 2. The Application tab displays a list of all installed programs on your device.
Using Other Applications 14.2 Java 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. The Java program lets you download, install and manage MIDlets or MIDlet suites on your device. Your device supports Java 2 Micro Edition, J2ME. To open the Java program Tap Start > Programs > Tools > Java. Install and launch MIDlets/MIDlet suites There are several ways to install a MIDlet/MIDlet suite.
Using Other Applications 215 To run a MIDlet/MIDlet suite Do one of the following: • After installation of the MIDlet/MIDlet suite is complete, tap Yes. • On the Java screen, open the folder that contains the MIDlet/MIDlet suite. Select the MIDlet/MIDlet suite then tap Launch. To uninstall MIDlets Before you uninstall a MIDlet, make sure that it is not running. 1. Tap and hold the MIDlet, and tap Uninstall. 2. Tap OK to confirm.
Using Other Applications Control Description PTT Contacts Tap to open the PTT Contact screen. Add Contacts Tap to open the PTT New Contact screen, which allows you to add a new contact. Add Croup Tap to open the PTT New Group screen, which allows you to add a new group. Set Your Name Tap to open the Set Your Name screen, where you can change your user name. Auto Accept On/Off Tap to enable/disable the “auto accept invitation” function. PTT is on/off Tap to log in/out the PTT service.
Using Other Applications 217 To make a PTT call 1. On the PTT Contact screen, select the contact you want to call. 2. Press and hold the PTT button and begin speaking after a notification sound. 3. Release the PTT button when you are finished speaking. 4. Press the END button to end the call. Note Check the status of the contact before calling. You can only make a call to the contact when he/she is in Available or Silent/Vibrate status. Group PTT To create a group 1.
Using Other Applications 4. Press and hold the PTT button and begin speaking after a notification sound. Release the PTT button when you are finished speaking. 5. Press the END button to end the call. Convert to Cellular During a PTT call, the call originator can upgrade the PTT call to a cellular call by tapping the Convert to Cellular button on the PTT call screen.
Using Other Applications 219 To change your PTT status 1. On the PTT Contact screen, tap Menu > My Availability > Do Not Disturb. The identification icon turns to Do Not Disturb ( indicating that you will not be disturbed by the others. ), 2. Tapping Menu > My Availability > Available makes you available by the others. To set up Contact Alert The Contact Alert function allows you to be alerted when a particular contact has changed his/her status; for example, from Unavailable to Available. 1.
Using Other Applications 3. Press and hold the PTT button to start recording your message. 4. Release the PTT button when you are finished speaking. The message will be sent to the selected contact or group immediately. Voice Message for Quick Group 1. On the PTT Contact screen, select an available contact and tap Menu > Quick Group to open the PTT Quick Group screen. 2. Select the desired contacts then tap Menu > Voice Message. 3. Press and hold the PTT button to start recording your message. 4.
Using Other Applications 221 SMS/MMS for Quick Group 1. On the PTT Contact screen, select an available contact and tap Menu > Quick Group to open the PTT Quick Group screen. 2. Select the desired contacts then tap Menu > Send Message > SMS or MMS. 3. Compose your message and tap Send when completed. SMS/MMS for Dynamic Group 1. On the PTT Contact screen, select available contacts and tap Menu > Send Message > SMS or MMS. 2. Compose your message and tap Send when completed. 14.
Using Other Applications Note You must have an active e-mail account with an ISP, such as AOL®, Windows Live™, or Yahoo!®, to continue with the IM client. Access to IM and Sign In/Out To start Instant Messaging 1. Tap Start > Instant Messaging. 2. Select your IM service by tapping AOL® Instant Messenger™, Windows Live Messenger or Y! Messenger. To sign in to Instant Messaging 1. To sign in to an IM service, enter your username/e-mail address and password for your account, and tap Sign In. 2.
Using Other Applications 223 Manage Contacts Your contact list appears as soon as you sign in. The contact list allows you to see with a single glance which of your contacts are online or available, busy, away, and offline or unavailable. Contacts are sorted into categories based on a combination of availability status and alphabetical order, or into the groups you’ve set up (depending on both your device and service provider).
Using Other Applications To send a message to a contact not in your list 1. From anywhere in the contact list, tap Menu > Send Message to. 2. Enter the e-mail address of the contact. 3. Type in the message and tap Send. To receive a message • As long as you are connected to the Internet and signed on to an Instant Messaging service, you will be alerted to new messages received on your device by audible or vibrating alerts or by notifications.
Appendix A.1 Regulatory Notices A.
Appendix A.1 Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Identifications For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of KAIS100 for AT&T Tilt and KAIS110 for AT&T 8900. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your KAIS100 or KAIS110. The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of KAIS160.
Appendix 227 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to the device that are not expressly approved by High Tech Computer Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Safety precautions for RF exposure • • 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.
Appendix 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. Do not touch or hold the antenna area unnecessarily when placing or receiving a phone call.
Appendix 229 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 A.2 Specifications System Information Processor Qualcomm MSM 7200 400MHz Memory - ROM : 256 MB - RAM : 128 MB SDRAM (Figures are the total ROM and RAM memory available for use and storage. Since the memory is shared by the Operating System, applications, and data, the actual available memory is less than what is written). Operating System Windows Mobile® 6 Professional Power Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion/Lithium-polymer battery, 1350 mAh Charging Time 2.
Appendix 231 Physical Dimensions 112 mm (L) x 59 mm (W) x 19 mm (T) Weight 190 g (with battery) Camera Module (optional) Type 3 Megapixel CMOS color camera with auto focus Resolution Photo: 2048x1536, 1600x1200 (UXGA), 1280x960 (SXGA), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA), 160x120 (QQVGA) Video: CIF (352x288), QVGA (320x240, depends on recording formats), QCIF (176x144) and Sub-QCIF (128x96) Digital Zoom Up to 8X Connections I/O Port HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.
Appendix Controls and Lights Buttons • • • • • • • • • 5-way NAVIGATION Control Jog Wheel Two phone functions : TALK and END Four program buttons : PTT, Camera (in AT&T Tilt) / Pictures & Videos (in AT&T 8900), Internet Explorer, and Messaging START button Two OK buttons Two SOFT KEYs POWER button RESET button Hardware Keyboard QWERTY keyboard with two additional SOFT KEYs.
Index
Index A A2DP 170 About licenses and protected media 192 ActiveSync - install and set up 126 - overview 32 - set up on WinXP 76 - synchronize 77, 127 - Wireless Manager 152 Add and remove programs 198 Add attachment to message 118 Adobe Reader LE - exit 143 - navigate through document 143 - overview 34 - search for text in the document 143 - use 143 Alarm 69 Answer/end a call 53 Appointment search 46 Assign programs or shortcuts to hardware buttons 68 AT&T Mall 32 AT&T Music 33 Attachments 120 B Backli
Index 235 Clock & Alarms 36, 60 Compose messages 118 Conference call 54 Connect device to Internet - set up dial-up connection to ISP 158 - set up GPRS connection 156 - start a connection 159 Connect to Internet 153 Contacts 32, 82 Contacts Picture capture mode 177 Contacts search 46 Copy - contacts to SIM card 87 - media files from PC to device 192 - SIM contacts to device 87 Copy and manage files 144 Customize - Start menu 63 - Today screen 61 E D F Device ID 67 Device name 67 Dial-up 158 Dial-up to IS
Index H K Hard reset 202 Help 32 Help search 46 HSDPA 38 Keyboard - hardware (QWERTY) keyboard 40 - on-screen 42 - shortcuts 124 Keypad tone 64 I IMAP4 109 Input methods - Block Recognizer 43 - Keyboard 42 - Letter Recognizer 42 - Symbol Pad 45 - Transcriber 44 Input Panel 41 Instant Messaging - IM services 221 - manage contacts 223 - overview 32 - send & receive messages 223 - sign in/out 222 International call 57 Internet 153 Internet Explorer Mobile 32, 159 J Java - install MIDlets/MIDlet suite
Index 237 - reply message 107 - use 102 - view message 107 MMS Video capture mode 177 Music Plug-In - play music 195 - show on Today screen 195 Mute 54 N Notes 33, 46, 94 Notes search 46 Now Playing screen (Windows Media Player Mobile) 191 O Office Mobile 32 Open PDF file 143 P Panorama capture mode 177 Password 65 Phone 32, 48, 50 Phonebook 82 Phone services 64 Phone settings 63 Photo capture mode 177 Pictures & Videos - file formats 188 - overview 33 Picture Theme capture mode 177 PIN 48, 65 Playback sc
Index - Voice Speed Dial 34 - Windows Media Player 34 - Wireless Manager 34 - Word Mobile 32 - ZIP 34 PTT (Push to Talk) 215 Put call on hold 54 Q QuickGPS 33, 208 Quick Menu - enable 201 - use 31 R Receive call 53 Record voice note 96 Regional settings 61 Regulatory notices 226 Reply message 120, 122 Reply MMS 107 Reset - hard reset 201 - soft reset 201 Review screen (Camera) 183 Ringer 152 Ring tone 63 Ring type 63 S Search 34, 46 Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (S/MIME) 136 Send messa
Index 239 - Key Lock 37 - Memory 37 - Microphone AGC 37 - Power 37 - Regional Settings 37 - Remove Programs 37 - Screen 37 - X-Button 37 Shortcuts 124 SIM card 22 SIM Manager - copy contacts to SIM card 87 - copy SIM contacts to device 87 - create SIM contact 87 - make call 53 - overview 34 - use 87 Smart Dialing 55 SMS 101, 118 Soft reset 201 Sounds & Notifications 70 Speakerphone 54 Specifications 230 Speed Dial 52 Sports capture mode 177 Sprite Backup 34, 147 Start menu 63 STK (SIM Tool Kit) Service 33 S
- create voice tags 212 - make call or launch program 213 - overview 34, 212 Voice tag - create for a program 213 - create for phone number 212 - make call or launch program 213 Volume 50 W Wi-Fi 152, 153 Windows Media Player Mobile - file formats 191 - menus 191 - overview 34 - playlists 195 - troubleshoot 196 Windows Mobile Device Center 73 Windows Update 37 Wireless Manager 152 Wireless Modem 38, 161 Word Mobile 32 X X-Button - configure X button 200 - enable Quick Menu 201 - set exclusive programs 200 -
