Handspring 600 manual

using your T reo Includes setup information and instructions for most tasks[...]

Copyright Copyright © 2003 Handspring, Inc. All rights reserved. T reo and the T reo logo are trademarks of Handspring, Inc., and may be registered in some jurisdictions. Handspring, Blazer and the Handspring logo are trademarks of Handspring, Inc., are registered trademarks in the U.S.A., and may be registered in other jurisdictions. Palm OS and [...]

Contents 3 Contents 5 W elcome 6 If you read nothing else... 7 read this now: getting started 8 W hat you’ll need 9 T reo overview 12 Charging the battery 13 Inserting the SI M card 14 T urning T reo on and off 15 Making your first call 17 first day: learning the basics 18 Moving around the T reo screen 22 Using the keyboard 25 Launching applic[...]

4 :: T able of Contents 109 when you’re ready: customizing your T reo 110 Phone settings 113 System Sound settings 114 Display and appearance 116 Applications Launcher settings 11 7 Button settings 118 Date and time settings 120 General Pref erences 121 Loc king your phone and data 127 if something happens: help 128 Upgrading from another Palm P [...]

W elcome :: 5 W elcome Congratulations on the purchase of your Handspring™ T reo™ phone. Y ou now have • an advanced mobile phone* •a P alm P owered™ organizer with portable expansion capability (SD media) •a digital camera • email* • web browsing* •S M S * •M M S** all in one compact and indispensable device. * Requires service[...]

If you read nothing else... T his guide is designed to get you using your T reo quickly , starting with just the basics. As you become more comfortable with your T reo and want to learn more, come back and read the other sections. 6 :: If you read nothing else... Read this Now: Getting Started F ollow the instructions on pages 7 -16 to set up your [...]

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W hat you’ll need As you work through the instructions in this guide, you’ll need all the items that came in the T reo b ox (see page 9) as well as the following: •a SI M card for which you have an activated mobile account with data services * •a location with wireless coverage for your phone • an electrical outlet •t he computer with w[...]

T reo overview Y ou should have received all of the following components in the T reo b ox: Hardware •T reo handset •A C c harger •U SB HotSync ® cable • headset • electrical socket adapter(s) (if required in region) Documentation and software • Using Y our T reo (this b ook) • Synchronization software CD T reo handset features T he [...]

10 :: T reo overview A. Phone receiver B. LE D (Wireless Mode and c harge indicator) C. V olume buttons D. Phone E. Calendar F. Headset jack G. HotSync and power supply connector H. Microphone I. Messaging J. Screen on/off button K. 5-way navigation control Be careful not to scratch or crush your T re o’s touchscreen. Do not store it in a place w[...]

T reo overview :: 11 A. SI M slot B. Camera lens C. Speaker D. Reset button E. Reset tool (within stylus) IMP OR T ANT: T re o’s speaker includes a large magnet, so be sure not to store your Tr eo near credit cards or other items that could be demagnetized.[...]

Charging the battery Before using your T reo, you need to charge the battery . It may not turn on at all when you first remove it from the box. W e recommend three hours for a full charge, or until the L E D is solid green. 1. Plug the AC c harger into a wall outlet. If necessary , connect an adapter . 2. Connect the charger cable to the bottom of[...]

Inserting the S I M card Y our Subscriber Identity Module (SI M) card contains account information such as your phone number and voicemail access number . T o use the phone, email, or web features of your T reo, you need to insert the SI M card. If a SI M card did not come with your T reo, your mobile service provider will give you one when you sub[...]

T urning T reo on and off Y ou can use the Palm OS f eatures of your T reo independently of the wireless features and applications. T herefore, the screen and W ireless Mode are designed to be turned off and on separately . T urning the screen on and off 1. Press the Screen button to turn on the screen. 2. Briefly press the Screen button to turn o[...]

Making your first call We recommend that you charge your T reo for a full three hours (or until the LE D is solid green) before using it for the first time. 1. Press and hold the W ireless Mode button . Y ou will hear a series of ascending tones. 2. If a W elcome screen appears, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your T reo. 3. Allow the [...]

Adjusting call volume W hile a call is in progress, press the volume buttons on the side of your T reo to adjust call volume. A. V olume buttons W hat’s my number? 1. Make sure W ireless Mode is on (see page 14). 2. Press Phone . 3. Press Menu . 4. From the Options menu, c hoose Phone Info (/ I). If your phone number is not displayed, exit Phone [...]

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Moving around the T reo screen To move around the T reo screen, you can use the 5-way navigation control, or tap items on the screen with the stylus. W ith use, you will find your own favorite way to scroll, highlight, and select menu commands. T he 5-way navigation control includes Right, Left, Up, Down, and Center buttons. A. Up B. Down C. Left [...]

•T ap an onscreen scroll arrow: •P ress Option and Up or Down to scroll to the next page of information within the current record. •W hen inside a text field, press Up and Down to scroll through the te xt. • Drag the slider of an onscreen scroll bar . Highlighting items T he 5-way navigation control lets you highlight items before launc hi[...]

Y ou can also use the stylus to highlight text on the screen. W hen text is highlighted it appears in reverse type. • Drag the stylus across the text you want to highlight. •D ouble-tap a word to highlight it. •T riple-tap a line of text to highlight it. Accessing command buttons Command buttons, such as New , O K, and Details appear at the b[...]

1. Press Menu to display an application’s menus. 2. Press Right and Left to switch between menus. 3. Press Up and Down to highlight a menu item. 4. Press Center to c hoose the menu item, or press Menu to close the menu and cancel your selection. Choosing options in a pick list A range of options is often presented in a type of menu called a pick [...]

Using the keyb oard A. Option B. Shift/ Find C. Alt D. Space E. Applications Launcher F. Menu G. Return H. Backspace Using the keyboard backlight •T o turn on the backlight, press Option then . The backlight may not be visible in bright sunlight. •T he backlight will turn off if the keyboard is not in use. 22 :: Using the keyboard W hen using t[...]

Entering lowercase and uppercase letters •T o type lowercase letters, press the desired keys. •T o type an uppercase letter , press Shift , then type a letter . Y ou don’t need to hold down Shift while typing a letter . •T o turn Caps Lock on, press Shift twice. T o turn it off, press Shift again. W hen Caps Loc k is on, this symb ol appear[...]

24 :: Symbols and accented characters Symb ols and accented characters T ype... then press Alt T ype... then press Alt T ype... then press Alt to choose... to choose... to choose... a A b or B c C d D e E f or F i I l or L m or M n N á à ä â ã å æ Á À Ä Â Ã Å Æ ß ç ¢ © ^ ˆ Ç ¢ © ^ ˆ † ‡ † ‡ – D é è ë ê É È Ë [...]

Launc hing applications Each of the three application buttons on the front of the T reo can be used to launch two applications. T o access a button’s primary application, simply press the button. T o access a button’s secondary application, press Option , then press the application button. The fourth button turns the screen on and off, and cont[...]

Button Primary application Secondary application Phone + Blazer ® W eb Browser Calendar + Calculator SM S + Mail Screen (on/off) + Keyguard In Palm OS, you access all available applications through a screen called the Applications Launcher: 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to highlight the application you want [...]

Setting up your computer Synchronization lets you enter information on your computer (using P alm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook for W indows) and then efficiently transfer that information to your T reo. At the same time, changes you make on the T reo are transferred to P alm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook. Even if you manage all your contacts on you[...]

Connecting your T reo to your computer 1. Plug the AC c harger into a wall outlet. If necessary connect an adapter . 2. Connect the charger to the short end of the HotSync cable. Be sure to match the sides of the connectors labeled UP . 3. Plug the USB HotSync cable into an available US B port on your computer . 4. Connect the long end of the HotSy[...]

Installing the Palm Desktop synchronization software on your computer Y our computer needs to have all its resources available to install the software. F ollow these guidelines for a successful installation: 1. Exit any applications that are currently running on your computer , including those running in the background. 2. Insert the CD that came w[...]

Sync hronizing contacts and other personal data Before you can synchronize your contacts and other personal data, you must install the Palm Desktop software from the CD that came with your T reo. See page 29 for instructions. 1. Connect your T reo to your computer as described on page 26. 2. Press the HotSync button on the cable. A. HotSync button [...]

Battery life :: 31 Battery lif e Battery life depends on individual usage. W hen used as a phone, your T reo battery provides approximately 5 hours of talk time or 10 days of standby time. W hen used as an organizer only (no phone), the battery provides about 10 days of normal use. Maximizing battery life Y ou can increase the life of your T reo ba[...]

32 :: W here to learn more W here to learn more A quick introduction to your new T reo •T utorial: T he T utorial teaches you how to use many features of your T reo. It is already installed on your T reo and you can launch it any time. W hile using your T reo •T ips: Many of the built-in applications include helpful tips for getting the most ou[...]

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Phone overview T he Phone application lets you make and receive calls, store information about your contacts, and store Favorites for contacting people and launching applications. Be sure you know how to turn on W ireless Mode before reading this section (see page 14). Accessing the Phone application •P ress Phone . 34 :: Phone overview[...]

Y ou can monitor the status of several items, using icons at the top of the Phone screen: Network name Displays the name of a mobile service provider when W ireless Mode is on and you are in a coverage area. If you are outside a coverage area, No service or SOS Only appears instead. Appears when call forwarding is active. Appears when you have voic[...]

Dialing calls Y our T reo offers several options for making phone calls. As you get familiar with your T reo, you’ll discover which method you prefer . Dialing with the keyboard 1. Press Phone . 2. Using the numbered keys on the keyb oard, start typing a phone number . Y ou do not need to press Option to access the numbers on the keyboard. 3. Pre[...]

Dialing calls :: 37 Dialing with a Favorites button Before you can use Favorites buttons, you must create some F avorites entries. See page 49. 1. Press Phone . 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access your Favorites buttons. 3. Highlight the desired button. 4. Press Center to dial the selected button. Dialing using the onscreen Dial Pad 1. Pr[...]

Dialing from a web page or text message T reo recognizes most phone numbers that appear in web pages or text messages. 1. Use the 5-way navigation control to highlight the phone number you want to dial in the web page or text message. 2. Press Center to dial. Redialing the last number you called Do either of the following to redial the last number [...]

Receiving calls To receive calls, Wireless Mode must be on. T his is different from having just the screen turned on (see page 14). To answer a call, do one of the following: • Using the 5-way navigation control, choose the onscreen Answer button. • If the headset is attached, press the headset button. To ignore a call and send it to voicemail,[...]

Using voicemail Setting up voicemail 1. T urn on W ireless Mode, as described on page 14. 2. Press Phone . 3. Use the 5-way navigation control to access Favorites. 4. Choose the voicemail Favorites button. Y our T reo connects to your mobile service provider’s automated voicemail system. If your T reo is unable to connect to the automated system,[...]

V oicemail notification W hen you have a new voicemail message, you are notified with an alert. A voicemail icon may also appear near the top of your screen (this fe ature is not supported by all mobile networks). Retrieving voicemail messages 1. Press Phone . 2. From the Phone application Main view , Dial Pad, or Favorites, press and hold 1 on t[...]

Managing active calls W hen you make or receive a call, the Active Call view appears. Use the 5-way navigation control to access the onscreen buttons in this view: • Hang Up (or pressing Backspace ): Ends the call immediately . Y o u can also press the headset button (if the headset is attached). • Spkr-phone (or pressing Space ): Switches to t[...]

More ways to manage calls T reo offers many advanced telephone features, including call waiting, conference calling, and call forwarding. Making a second call Y ou can make a second call while your first call is still active. 1. After dialing the first number , use the 5-way navigation control to c hoose Hold. 2. Use the navigation control to cho[...]

Answering a second call (call waiting) W hen you are on an active call, you can receive a second call. W hen the second call comes in, the Call W aiting dialog appears, giving you the following options for handling the second call: •T o place the current call on hold and answer the new call, use the 5-way navigation control to choose Answer . •[...]

F orwarding all calls Y ou can forward all of your calls to another telephone number . Y ou can also selectively forward certain calls (see page 46). Keep in mind that your mobile service provider might charge you for forwarded calls. 1. Press Phone . 2. Press Menu . 3. From the Options menu, c hoose Call Pref erences (/A). 4. Choose the F orward a[...]

F orwarding calls under cert ain conditions Y ou can forward calls to another number when the line is busy , a call is unanswered, W ireless Mode is off, or you are outside a coverage area. 1. Press Menu . 2. From the Options menu, c hoose Call Pref erences (/A). 3. Choose the F orward all calls pick list, then select Don’t forward calls. 4. Choo[...]

Managing contacts :: 47 Managing contacts Contacts is a view in Phone. If you are familiar with Palm P owered devices, you may recognize this application as similar to the Address Book on previous devices. Adding a contact 1. Press Phone . 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access the Contacts list. 3. Choose New Contact. 4. Use the 5-way navig[...]

V iewing or changing contact information 1. In the Contacts list, begin typing one of the following for the contact you want to view or edit: • First initial and last name • First name • Last name 2. Choose the name of the entry you want to open. 3. Choose Edit. 4. Make changes to the entry as necessary . 5. Choose Done. Deleting a contact 1.[...]

Defining F avorites buttons T reo provides 50 programmable Favorites buttons for quick access to the following common tasks: •D ialing a phone number (speed dial) • Launching an application • Accessing a web page • Addressing a text message • Accessing voicemail (preset on T reo) Y our mobile service provider may include special Favorite[...]

Creating a speed dial Favorites button 1. Press Phone . 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access your Favorites buttons. 3. Choose a blank button. 4. Choose the T ypes pic k list, then select Speed Dial. 5. Enter a label for the favorite: • If the entry is for an existing contact, c hoose Lookup. Start typing the last name of the contact, th[...]

Defining Favorites buttons :: 51 Creating an application, message or web link Favorites button 1. Press Phone . 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access your Favorites buttons. 3. Choose a blank button. 4. Choose the T ypes pic k list, then select Application, Message or W eb Link. 5. Enter a label for the favorite, and enter any other necess[...]

Using a phone headset Y ou can connect a phone headset for hands-free operation. If you need to use your phone while driving and this is permitted in your area, we recommend using a phone headset. A. Speaker B. Microphone C. Headset button Y ou can press the headset button to perform any of the following tasks: • answer an incoming call • answe[...]

Browsing the web :: 53 Browsing the web Blazer W eb Browser on your T reo provides quic k and easy access to web pages. Y ou can view the regular sites you use today , including those with security and advanced features like JavaScript and frames. T o browse the web, you must activate data services from your mobile service provider . V iewing a web[...]

Navigating in W ide Page Mode So me web pages, suc h as maps, are easier to view without the optimization done in Optimized Mode. Y ou may want to view these pages in W ide Page Mode. This mode presents the web page as you would e xpect to see it on your computer’s screen. 1. Go to the page you want to view . 2. Press Menu . 3. From the P age men[...]

Browsing the web :: 55 4. If desired, change the Name and Description. 5. Choose OK 6. Use the stylus to drag and drop the new bookmark into a slot on the current page. T o move the bookmark to a different page, drag and drop it on the page icon . 7. Choose OK. S aving a page Blazer lets you save a page for offline viewing, so you don’t need an [...]

Editing or deleting a bookmark or saved page 1. From the Bookmarks view , press Menu . 2. From the Bookmarks menu, c hoose Edit Bookmarks. 3. Choose the bookmark you want to edit or delete. 4. Enter the desired changes. 5. Choose OK. Arranging bookmarks and saved pages Blazer includes 10 pages so that you can arrange bookmarks and saved pages in a [...]

Browsing the web :: 57 Downloading files from a web page Blazer lets you download files that are useable on your T reo, such as ne w applications or pictures. W hen you download a file, it is automatically sent to the application that can use the file. Note: Only certain images tagged specifically for download can be downloaded by Blazer . 1. [...]

Using the History list T he History list stores the addresses of the last 100 pages you visited. Items in the History list are sorted chronologically . 1. From the P age view , press Menu . 2. From the P age menu, choose History . 3. Press Down to navigate through the list. 4. Choose the web page you want to load. Finding text on a web page 1. From[...]

Browsing the web :: 59 4. Choose Advanced and set any of the following preferences: • Set limit on memory for storing recently viewed pages (cache): Sets the amount of memory used for your cache. P ages are cached so they load faster the next time you view them. • Memory Management: Enables you to free up memory on your phone by clearing the me[...]

60 :: T aking pictures with the camera T aking pictures with the camera Y our T reo includes a camera that lets you take pictures, send them to other people as attachments or picture messages, and use them to personalize your device (such as wallpaper or picture caller ID; see page 112 for details). Y ou can move pictures to a W indows computer by [...]

Ta king pictures with the camera :: 61 V iewing a picture 1. Choose the Pictures view icon . 2. Choose the picture you want to view . 3. Choose Done. Sending a picture Y ou can send a picture to other picture-enabled mobile phones or to an email address. 1. From the Pictures view , choose the picture you want to send. 2. Choose Send. 3. If a dialog[...]

Moving pictures 1. From the Pictures view , choose the picture you want to move. 2. Press Menu . 3. From the Picture menu, c hoose Move (/ M). 4. Choose the category or expansion card where you want to move the picture. 5. Choose Move to finish. Deleting a picture 1. From the Pictures view , choose the picture you want to delete. 2. Choose Delete.[...]

Ta king pictures with the camera :: 63 • Play capture sound: Plays a sound to confirm picture capture. • Confirm before deleting: If chec ked, Camera asks if you’re sure you want to delete a picture before erasing it. • Confirm before saving: If checked, Camera asks if you’re sure you want to save a picture before storing it on your T [...]

SMS SM S messages are brief notes that you exc hange with other mobile phones that have SM S capability (also known as short messaging). Long messages with more than 160 characters are split into several messages. Refer to your service plan for per-message pricing and availability . Creating and sending a message 1. Make sure W ireless Mode is turn[...]

SMS :: 65 Receiving messages W hen your phone is on and in an area of wireless coverage, you will automatically receive SM S messages sent to you. Y ou can configure your T reo to automatically notify you when new text messages arrive, using a ringtone and vibration or simply an onscreen alert. Fr om the New Message alert: •T o view your message[...]

Managing your messages T he status icons that appear ne xt to each message in the Inbox, Outbox, and Sent folders indicate the following: An incoming message. Unread messages appear in bold; messages you’ve read appear in plain text. An item that is locked and cannot be deleted or purged until you unlock it. An outbound message that is waiting to[...]

SMS :: 67 Chatting with SM S W hen you exchange more than one SMS message with a single contact, your messages are grouped into a chat session. T he upper part of the Chat view displays all messages you’ve exc hanged with this contact, and the lower part provides a text entry area. Y ou can carry on multiple c hats at the same time and easily swi[...]

• Chat: Y our preferences for c hat sessions. • Show timestamps in chats: Indicate whether you want to see the date and time stamps of each message in the Chat screen. • Display my name in chat window as: Enter the name you want displayed as the label for your messages in the Chat screen. • Label Color: Select the color in which you want me[...]

MMS :: 69 MM S MM S (multimedia messaging) is used for messages consisting of pictures, text, and sounds presented as one or more pages. Y ou can include any of the following items: • Ring tones • MIDI : Up to 16-voice polyphony (Standard or S P-M I D I format), 64 K B per sound file • iMelody: Up to 64 KB per sound file • Sound clips •[...]

5. If the recipient is in your Contacts list, start typing the first few letters of the recipient’s name. Otherwise, type the number of a phone that supports multimedia messaging, or an email address. 6. Press Down . If you typed a f ew letters of the recipient’s name, choose the recipient’s phone number or email address from the list that a[...]

MMS :: 71 V iewing/playing a multimedia message 1. From the Inbox, c hoose the message you want to view . 2. If there are sounds or multiple pages, playback will begin immediately . 3. Use the onscreen controls to scroll to other pages and messages. 4. If a Sound icon appears, choose it to play or save the sound. 5. Choose OK. A. Previous mess age [...]

Customizing your M M S settings 1. Press Menu . 2. From the Options menu, c hoose Pref erences. 3. Set any of the following preferences: • Automatically deliver messages: Indicate whether you want to automatically download incoming multimedia messages. • Even when roaming: Indicate whether you want to automatically download incoming multimedia [...]

Sending and receiving messages with Mail :: 73 Sending and receiving messages with Mail If you have activated data services (such as GP R S), you’re ready to set up your T reo for email. These steps differ depending on who provides your email service. • Mail: T he built-in email application on T reo that provides wireless access to an existing [...]

1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Choose the Mail icon. 3. Choose the pick list, then select your email service provider . If your email service provider is not listed, select Other . 4 Choose Next. 5. T ype your Full Name (as you want it to appear when you send messages), your full email address, and your Password for this account. If you selec[...]

Sending and receiving messages with Mail :: 75 3. Enter the subject and message text. T o move between fields, press Up or Down . 4. Choose Send to connect and send all messages immediately . Or, c hoose Send Later to put this message into your Outbox. Attaching items to your messages 1. Create the message to which you want to attac h the item. 2.[...]

Receiving and viewing messages By default, your T reo will automatically send and receive messages (see page 7 9 for more details). Y ou can manually send and receive messages on-demand as described below . 1. Make sure W ireless Mode is turned on (see page 14) . 2. From any mailbox, c hoose Send and Receive. 3. From the Inbox, c hoose the message [...]

Sending and receiving messages with Mail :: 77 V iewing attachments T here are a number of attac hment types you can open with the built-in software on your T reo (e.g. ringtones, pictures). Y ou can open other types of attachments by installing third-party applications. In Message view , attachments appear with the paperclip icon if they are unsup[...]

Deleting selected messages from the Inbox W hen you delete a message from the Inbox, it moves to the Deleted folder which stores the 200 most recently deleted messages. If you delete more than 200 messages, the oldest messages are automatically removed from the phone. 1. Highlight the message you want to delete. T o highlight a group of messages, p[...]

Sending and receiving messages with Mail :: 79 Customizing your Mail settings If you have multiple email accounts, you can customize the Mail settings for each individual account on your T reo. Remember , the preferences you set will only apply to the email account you are currently viewing. 1. Press Menu . 2. From the Options menu, c hoose Pref er[...]

4. Choose the Delete tab and set any of the following preferences: • Confirm message deletion: Asks if you’re sure you want to delete a message before erasing it. • Return to list view after deleting a message: Shows the Mail list view after you delete a message, if chec ked, or shows the next message in the list, if unchec ked. 5. Choose th[...]

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Calendar Displaying your calendar •P ress Calendar repeatedly to cycle through the various active views. • Use the 5-way navigation control to move to another day , week, or month (depending on the current view). • Choose Go or press Menu . From the Options menu, choose Go to Day (/O), then choose a date from the calendar . Creating an event [...]

Calendar :: 83 Adding an alarm reminder to an event 1. In Calendar , highlight the event. 2. Choose Details. 3. Check the Alarm box and c hoose the number of minutes, hours, or days before the event you would like to receive the alarm. 4. Choose OK. A. T ype of time units B. Number of time units C. A diamond indicates an untimed event. Creating an [...]

Scheduling a repeating event 1. Create an event, then highlight it. 2. Choose Details. 3. Choose the Repeat box, then choose a repeat interval. 4. F or weekly events, choose the day(s) the event repeats; for monthly events, choose Day or Date to indicate the repeating method. 5. If the event has an ending date, choose the End on pic k list, then se[...]

Calendar :: 85 • Button V iews: T he views that appear when you press Calendar repeatedly . By default, you see Day and Month Views, but you can also see other views. • Display Options: Y our choices for diff erent Calendar view options: • Show Time Bars: shows the duration of an event and illustrates conflicts. • Compress Day V iew: W hen[...]

Customizing T o Do List preferences for your calendar Y ou can display T o Do List items in your calendar to keep on top of your tasks. 1. Press Calendar until you are in Day view . 2. Press Menu . 3. From the Options menu, c hoose T o Do Pref erences. 4. Set any of the following preferences: • Show Categories: Determines which T o Do List catego[...]

To Do List :: 87 To Do List Y ou can use T o Do List as a reminder of tasks you need to complete and to keep a record of complete tasks. Adding a T o Do item 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner , then select All. 3. Choose the T o Do List icon. 4. Choose New to create a new T o Do item 5. T ype the te[...]

3. Set any of the following: • Priority: Choose the Priority number for this item (1 is most important). Later you can arrange your T o Do List based on the importance of each item. • Category: Assign the item to a specific category . • Due Date: Choose the Due Date pic k list, then select a due date for the item. • Private: Check this box[...]

To Do List :: 89 Customizing T o Do List T he T o Do Pref erences screen enables you to control the appearance of the To Do list screen. 1. In the T o Do list screen, choose Show . 2. Set any of the following preferences: • Sort by: Indicates the order in which your T o Do items appear in the list. • Show Completed Items: Displays items you’v[...]

Memo P ad Memos are a great way to store notes on your T reo. Creating a memo 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner , then select All. 3. Choose the Memo Pad icon. 4. Enter the text you want to appear in the memo. 5. Choose Done. Deleting a memo 1. Choose the memo you want to delete. 2. Press Menu . 3. [...]

CityTime :: 91 CityT ime T he CityT ime world clock displays the day and time in your home city and in four other cities around the globe. W hether you’re travelling or at home, it’s easy to keep track of the best time to reac h your business associates, friends, and family in far away places. Setting your Home City T he Home City serves as a p[...]

Selecting remote cities In addition to your Home City , you can display the day and time for four other cities anywhere around the globe. These other cities are called remote cities. 1. Use the stylus to tap a pick list in the lower part of the CityT ime screen, then select the city closest to the city you want to display . 2. Choose the remaining [...]

Calculator :: 93 Calculator Calculator includes a basic calculator , plus an advanced calculator with scientific, financial and conversion functions. Switching between Basic and Advanced Calculator modes 1. Press Menu . 2. From the Options menu, c hoose T oggle Mode (/ M). Selecting functions in Advanced Calculator mode 1. Switch to Advanced Calc[...]

•S t atistics: Statistical functions such as sum, factorial and random number generator . •W eight/T emp: W eight and temperature conversions for metric and English values. • Length: L ength conversions for metric and English values. • Area: Area conversions for metric, traditional and English values. •V olume: V olume conversions for met[...]

L ooking up contacts and other information :: 95 L ooking up contacts and other information W ith the built-in search features on your T reo, you can find information quickly: • Name Lookup: Enables you to dial your Contacts by name. It locates people’s phone numbers when you’re in the Contacts list. • Find: Searches through the te xt in a[...]

F or example, entering SM displays Smilla Anderson, John Smith, and Sally Martin as shown above. Entering J S M finds only John Smith. 4. Do one of the following: • Highlight the contact name, then press Center to view the contents of the record. •H ighlight any phone number , then press Center to dial. Using Find T he Find f eature locates an[...]

Beaming information :: 97 Beaming information Y our T reo is equipped with an I R (infrared) port that lets you beam information to another Palm P owered device with an I R port. The I R port is located on the top of your T reo, between the Wireless Mode button and the ringer switch, behind the small dark shield. Beaming a record 1. Choose the reco[...]

Beaming an application Not all applications can be beamed. A lock icon appears on the Beam screen next to applications that cannot be beamed. 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Press Menu . 3. From the App menu, c hoose Beam (/ B). 4. Choose the Beam From pic k list, then select whether the application you want to beam is located on your T reo or[...]

first month: managing applications :: 99 first month: managing applications[...]

Installing applications Y our T reo comes with several applications built-in and ready to use. Y ou can also install third-party Palm OS applications, suc h as business software, games, and more. T o learn more, go to www .handspring.com/software. W hen you download an application to your computer , it is probably in a compressed format such as a .[...]

Installing applications :: 101 Installing applications from a Windows computer 1. Double-click the .prc or .pdb file you want to install on your T reo. 2. A dialog may appear with a User drop-down list. Select your User Name from the list. 3. The Install T ool window appears. If you would like to install additional files, simply drag and drop the[...]

Installing applications from a Macintosh computer 1. On your Macintosh, launch P alm Desktop. 2. From the HotSync menu, c hoose Install Handheld Files. 3. Select the User Name that corresponds to your T reo phone from the User drop-down menu. 4. Click Add T o List. 5. Locate the .prc or .pdb file you want to install on your T reo. Highlight it and[...]

Removing applications :: 103 Removing applications If you decide that you no longer need an application, or want to free up memory on your T reo, you can remove applications from your T reo or an e xpansion card (for more on expansion cards, see pages 105-108). Y ou can remove only applications, patches, and e xtensions that you install; you cannot[...]

Using Application Info T he Info screens display basic statistics about the applications on your T reo. 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Press Menu . 3. From the App menu, c hoose Info. 4. At the bottom of the screen, choose the type of information you want to view: •V ersion: T he version numbers of applications on your T reo. • Size: T he[...]

Using expansion cards :: 105 Using e xpansion cards T he e xpansion slot on your T reo enables you to add Secure Digital (S D) cards and MultiMedia Cards (M M C) to extend the storage capacity of your T reo. For e xample, SD or M M C expansion cards can store: • Pictures •M P3 audio files • Games •e Books • Applications • Databases •[...]

3. Hold your T reo with the screen facing you and the card with the notch in the lower-right corner next to the camera lens. 4. Insert the card into the expansion slot until you f eel the card lock into place and hear the confirmation tone. A. Notch B. Camera lens Launching applications on an expansion card A fter you insert an e xpansion card in [...]

Using expansion cards :: 107 Copying applications to an expansion card Y ou can copy applications between your T reo and your expansion card. 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Press Menu . 3. From the App menu, c hoose Copy (/C). 4. Choose the Copy T o pick list, then select the destination: card name, or Phone. 5. Choose the From pic k list, th[...]

Renaming an expansion card If you change the contents of an e xpansion card, you may at some point want to rename the card to better match its contents. 1. Insert the expansion card into the e xpansion slot. The Applications Launcher automatically appears. 2. Choose the Card Info icon. 3. Press Menu . 4. From the Card menu, c hoose Rename Card (/ R[...]

when you’re ready: customizing your T reo :: 109 when you’re ready: customizing your T reo[...]

Phone settings Selecting ring tones and messaging alert tones Y ou can set different tones and volumes for incoming phone calls, Calendar alarms, and Mail, M M S, and Messaging alerts. 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner , then select All. 3. Choose the Prefs icon. 4. Choose the pick list in the upper[...]

Phone settings :: 111 • Mail • Message T one: A message arrives with automatic delivery • Calendar • Alarm Sound: T he tone played the first time your alarm goes off • Reminder Sound: T he tone played if an alarm is not acknowledged and the alarm repeats itself • Play Sound: T he number of times an alert tone will play during the alarm[...]

Assigning a caller I D picture 1. Press Phone . 2. Press Up to access your Favorites buttons. 3. Highlight the Favorites button you want to give a picture caller ID. 4. Press Menu . 5. From the Edit menu, c hoose Edit Favorites Button (/E). 6. Choose More. 7. Choose Select Image. 8. Choose the picture you want to assign to the selected Favorites bu[...]

System Sound settings :: 113 System S ound settings Y ou can immediately silence all sounds on your T reo, including phone ring tones, Calendar alerts, and system sounds. This does not mute the speaker on your T reo during a phone call. 1. Slide the ringer switch to Sound Mode Off. 2. T o hear all sounds again, slide the ringer switch to Sound Mode[...]

Display and appearance Tu rning on the keyboard backlight 1. Press Option then . The backlight illuminates the keys, and the screen dims slightly . 2. The bac klight will turn off if the keyboard is not in use. Adjusting the contrast and brightness Depending on the lighting conditions in which you’re using your T reo, you may need to adjust the s[...]

Display and appearance :: 115 Changing the screen font Y ou can change the screen font in Calendar , Contacts, Memo Pad, Messaging, and T o Do List. 1. Launch the application in whic h you want to change the font. 2. Press Menu . 3. From the Options menu, c hoose F ont (/ F). 4. Choose a font style: A. Small font B. Small bold font C. Large font D.[...]

Applications Launc her settings Arranging applications by category Y ou can assign an application to a category and then display a specific category of applications in the Applications Launcher . 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Press Menu . 3. From the App menu, c hoose Category (/Y). 4. Choose the pick list ne xt to each application, then se[...]

Button settings :: 117 Button settings Buttons Preferences Buttons Pref erences let you choose whic h applications are associated with the buttons on your T reo. 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner , then select All. 3. Choose the Prefs icon. 4. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner , then se[...]

Date and time settings Setting the date and time Date & Time P references enable you to set the time, date, time zone, and daylight savings setting for your T reo. 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner , then select All. 3. Choose the Prefs icon. 4. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner , t[...]

Date and time settings :: 119 Setting date and time formats F ormats Pref erences enable you to choose number conventions based on geographic regions. F or example, in the United Kingdom, time often is e xpressed using a 24-hour cloc k. In the United States, time is expressed using a 12-hour clock with an AM or PM suffix. All the built-in applicat[...]

General P references General Pref erences enable you to set the auto shutoff interval, the beam receive feature, sounds, and screen colors for your T reo. 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner , then select All. 3. Choose the Prefs icon. 4. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner , then select Ge[...]

Loc king your phone and data :: 121 Lo c king your phone and data Y our T reo includes several f eatures that help you protect your phone from inadvertent use and keep your data private. The built-in security software enables you to use your T reo for emergency calls even if the handset is locked. •K eyguard: Manually disables all buttons and the[...]

Auto-Keyguard and touc hscreen lockout Auto-Keyguard lets you automatically loc k the keyboard after a period of inactivity . 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner , then select All. 3. Choose the Prefs icon. 4. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner , then select Keyguard. 5. Set any of the fol[...]

Loc king your phone and data :: 123 Y our SI M card locks again when you turn off W ireless Mode and then turn it back on. T o permanently unloc k your SI M card: 1. Press Menu . 2. From the Options menu, c hoose Phone Loc k (/ L). 3. Unchec k the Loc k S I M option. 4. W hen prompted, enter the current PI N and choose OK. System password lock To p[...]

Setting Owner Preferences Y ou can use Owner P references to record information that you want to associate with your T reo, such as your name, company name, and phone number . If you lock your keyboard, the Owner Pref erences information appears on the screen that requests your password to unlock it, and you must also enter your password to change [...]

Loc king your phone and data :: 125 Private records In most applications you can mark individual entries as private. All private entries remain visible and accessible until you select the Security setting to hide or mask them. W hen you hide entries, they do not appear anywhere in the application. W hen you mask entries, a visual placeholder appear[...]

V iewing private entries in a specific application 1. Launc h the application that contains the private entries you want to display . 2. Press Menu . 3. From the Options menu, c hoose Security (/ H). 4. Choose the Current Privacy pic k list, then select Show Records. 5. Choose OK. Security and Palm Desktop (W indows) P alm Desktop for W indows obs[...]

if something happens: help :: 127 if something happens: help[...]

Upgrading from another P alm P owered device To transf er all compatible applications and data from your previous device to your new T reo: 1. P erform a HotSync operation with your old device and your old desktop software to back up your data one last time. 2. Install the Palm Desktop sync hronization software from the CD that came with your T reo[...]

Upgrading from another Palm P owered device :: 129 • Applications Launcher: S ome previous P alm P owered devices called this the Home screen. T o access this screen, press Applications Launcher . • Find: S ome previous Palm P owered devices launched this global searc h engine by tapping the magnifying glass icon in the Graffiti area. Now you [...]

T rouble installing P alm Desktop? T he CD included with your T reo installs the software and drivers that let you synchronize with P alm Desktop software or Microsoft Outlook for W indows. If you want to synchronize with a diff erent P ersonal Information Manager (PI M), you must install a third-party solution. Contact the PI M’s author or vendo[...]

Resetting your T reo :: 131 Resetting your T reo Soft reset A soft reset is similar to restarting a computer . If your T reo is not responding or you have trouble synchronizing with your computer , a soft reset may help. Unless your battery is extremely low , a soft reset should not affect your data. 1. Unscrew the stylus tip to access the reset to[...]

Hard reset A hard reset erases all data and third-party software on your T reo. Never perform a hard reset without first trying a soft and system reset. Y ou can restore previously synchronized data with the ne xt HotSync operation. A hard reset can tell you whether a problem stems from your T reo or an application installed on it. If you do not e[...]

Screen :: 133 Screen T he screen appears blank 1. Look closely at the screen. If you can see a dim image, try adjusting the screen contrast and brightness (see page 114). 2. If that doesn’t work, perform a soft reset (see page 131). 3. If that doesn’t work, connect the T reo to the AC charger (see page 12) and perform a soft reset again. 4. If [...]

Network connection Signal strength is weak 1. If standing, move about 10 feet in any direction. 2. In a building, move near a window . Open any metal blinds. 3. In a building, move outdoors or to a more open area. 4. Outdoors, move away from large buildings, trees, or electrical wires. 5. In a vehicle, move your T reo level with a window. T reo won[...]

Network connection :: 135 I can’t tell if data services are available T he following icons indicate data services: W ireless Mode is on and a G PR S network is within range. W ireless Mode is on but you are not connected to any G PR S network. Y ou are connected to a G P RS network and a data session is active (for example, when you are browsing [...]

• Contact your mobile service provider to verify that your subscription plan includes high-speed data services and that these services have been correctly activated. Y our mobile service provider should also be able to tell you if there are any outages in your location. Confirm your user name and password. • Confirm that high-speed data servi[...]

Synchronization (HotSync) :: 137 Sync hronization (HotSync) Synchronization lets you bac k up your T reo data onto your computer. If you ever need to perform a hard reset or otherwise erase all your data on your T reo, you can perform a HotSync operation to restore the data. T o make sure you always have an up-to-date backup of your data, sync hron[...]

3. V erify with your computer hardware vendor that your operating system supports your internal USB Controller. 4. P erform a soft reset (see page 131). 5. If problems persist and you’re synchronizing through a USB hub, try connecting the HotSync cable to a different USB port, or directly to your computer’s built-in USB port. 6. Uninstall Palm [...]

Synchronization (HotSync) :: 139 HotSync operation finishes but data does not appear where it should 1. Make sure you’re synchronizing with the intended desktop P ersonal Information Manager (PI M). The CD that came with your T reo lets you synchronize with P alm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook for W indows. If you use a different PI M, you will ne[...]

Mail I can’t receive email First, make sure you have Internet access: launch the Blazer web browser to see if you can view a web page you’ve successfully viewed before. If necessary , ensure that you are viewing the page directly from the Internet: press Menu , then from the Page menu, choose Refresh. T he email account you use with the Mail ap[...]

Mail :: 141 •S ome email preferences may not work with your T reo or your mobile network’s capabilities. T o view these settings, press Menu , then from the V iew menu, choose Edit Accounts. Choose an account and press Right to choose Edit. Each setting is e xplained in detail in the T ips for that tab. Contact your email service provider to de[...]

First, obtain this information from your mobile service provider * : • Does the Internet connection they provide support sending SMTP emails? • Is there an alternate SMTP authenticated server used for email? • Is SS L required for PO P3 or SMTP email transactions? * If you are using a circuit-switched data (CSD) connection, contact your Inter[...]

We b :: 143 We b I can’t access a page First, make sure you have Internet access: launch Blazer and try to view a web page you’ve loaded before. Press Menu , then from the Page menu, c hoose Refresh to get the latest version from the Internet. After confirming your Internet connection, try to view the page in question again, and press Menu , t[...]

Camera T he Camera application takes pictures at Small picture size (160x120 pixels) and Large picture size (640x4 8 0 pixels, or .3 megapixel). Here are some tips for taking good pictures with the built-in camera: • Clean the camera’s lens with a soft, lint-free cloth. •T ake pictures in bright lighting conditions. Low-light images may be gr[...]

T hird-party applications :: 145 T hird-party applications On rare occasions, third-party applications can cause conflicts on your T reo. T hird-party applications that modify wireless f eatures may require extra troubleshooting. If you recently installed an application and your T reo seems to be stuck , try the following: 1. P erform a soft reset[...]

Errors Y our T reo is designed to minimize interruptions, when a system error occurs. If T reo encounters a system error, it automatically resets itself and resumes functioning as normal. If possible, it even turns W ireless Mode back on if it was on before the error occurred. S ometimes, you might want to know more about an error. T reo uses a spe[...]

Making room on your T reo :: 147 Making room on your T reo If you store a large number of records, or install many third-party applications, the internal memory on your T reo may fill up. Here are some common ways to clear space on your T reo: • Mail: Emails that have large attachments can quic kly consume memory on your T reo. Delete emails wit[...]

Glossary 148 :: Glossary ALS (Alternate Line Service): A service that enables two phone numbers to coexist on one phone/SI M. The T reo phone supports AL S, but be sure to contact your mobile service provider for regional availability of this service. Alt (alternative) : A keyb oard key . T ype a letter on the keyboard, then press Alt to access var[...]

Glossary :: 149 Palm Desktop: A P I M application for computers that helps you manage your personal information and keep your personal data synchronized with your T reo. Palm OS: T he operating system of your T reo phone. A trademark of PalmSource, Palm OS is known for its simplicity of use and for the large number of applications that can be added[...]

Responsible party (North America) (Europe) Handspring, Inc. John Hartnett 189 Bernardo Avenue VP Worldwide Operations Mountain View , CA 94043 Handspring United States of America 89 rue de Lyon www.handspring.com 1203 Geneva, Switzerland Antenna Care/Unauthorized Modific ations Use only the supplied integral antenna. Unauthorized antenna modifica[...]

Index :: 151 index 5-way navigation control 10, 15, 18–21, 26, 36–40, 42–44, 4 7–48, 50–51, 82, 95, 121, 128, 129, 145 5-way calling. See Conference calls A AC cha r ger 9, 12, 28 Accented characters 23–24 Active call 41, 42–44, 52, 121, 134 Add-on applications. See Third- party applications Address Book. See Contacts Adjusting volume[...]

Conflicting events 85 Connection AC cha r ger 12 computer 28, 138 headset 52 HotSync cable 28, 138 Internet 53–59, 129, 135–136, 142, 143, 148 log 140 MMS 7 2 mobile network 14, 35, 40, 46, 134–135, 149 Connection preferences 137 Contacts adding 47 addressing messages to 47 , 64, 70 , 74 attaching to email 7 5 deleting dialing 36 entering 47[...]

Index :: 153 emergency numbers 121 Extra Digits 42, 50 from Call Log 38 from Contacts list 36, 95–96 from text message 38, 65 from web page 38, 57 last number 38 passwords 42 previous numbers 38 second call 43 voicemail 41 with Dial Pad 37 , 112 with Favorites 37 , 49 with keyboard 15, 36, 129 Digitizer. See T ouchscreen Display aligning 115, 133[...]

International characters 23–24, 64, 148 IR . See Infrared Items. See T o Do List K Keyboard accented characters 23–24, 148 backlight 14, 22, 31, 114, 129 beaming business card with 97 capital letters 23 compatibility with third-party applications 145 computer 47 , 82 dialing with 15, 36 layout 22 locking 25, 26, 121–122, 124 lowercase letters[...]

Index :: 155 email support 141–142 G PRS settings 129 password 41, 136 preferences 129, 136 roaming 110 service 32 signal strength 35, 134 status 15, 35, 110, 134–136 user name 136 voicemail number 13, 41 Notes attaching to entries 4 7 , 87–88 L otus 140, 149 Microsoft Outlook 139 See also Memo Pad Numbers AL S 16, 148 Application Info 104 ca[...]

S Safety 31, 150 Saving attachments 7 0, 71, 141 messages 66, 69, 72, 7 5 pictures 60, 63, 70 sounds 71 web page 55 Scheduling events 82–84 Screen auto-off interval 31, 120, 123, 148 blank 133 brightness 31, 114, 129 browser mode 53–54, 143 button 10, 14, 25, 26, 121, 129 calibrating 15, 115, 133 caring for 10 colors 115, 120 contrast 114 fonts[...]

Index :: 157 U Uninstalling Desktop software 138, 139 Unlock code 122–123 Unresponsive phone 131, 145 Untimed events 82, 83 Updating data. See HotSync Upgrading 63, 103, 128, –129, 138 USB cable 9, 27–28, 138 User name data services 136 desktop software 101, 102, 128, 137 , 13 9, 149 email 142 HotSync 101, 102, 128, 137 , 139, 149 phone 101, [...]

Specifications Radio Phone features P rocessor technology Expansion Battery P alm OS version Camera Size W eight IR Display Keyboard Included software System requirements Operating and storage temperature range • GSM 850/900/1800/19 00 quad band world phone •G PRS class 10, class B; also supports CSD •P ersonal speakerphone • Microphone mu[...]