Handspring Treo 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 st arted 8 W hat you’ll need 9 T reo overview 12 Charging the battery 13 Inserting the S I 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 keyb oard 25 Launching app[...]

4 :: T able of Contents 10 9 when you’re ready: customizing your T reo 110 Phone settings 113 System S ound settings 114 Display and appearance 116 Applications Launcher settings 11 7 Button settings 118 Date and time settings 120 General Pref erences 121 Lo c king your phone and data 12 7 if something happens: help 128 Upgrading from another P a[...]

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

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 St arted 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 o x (see page 9) as well as the following: •a SI M card for whic h you have an activated mobile account with data services * •a location with wireless coverage for your phone • an electrical outlet •t he computer with[...]

T reo overview Y ou should have received all of the following components in the T reo b o x: Hardware •T reo handset •A C c harger •U SB HotSync ® cable • headset • electrical soc ket adapter(s) (if required in region) Document ation and software • Using Y our T reo (this b ook) • Sync hronization software C D T reo handset features [...]

10 :: T reo overview A. Phone receiver B. LE D (W ireless Mode and charge 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 pla ce [...]

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

Charging the battery Before using your T reo, you need to c harge the battery . It may not turn on at all when you first remove it from the b o x. 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 c harger cable to the b ott[...]

Inserting the S I M card Y our Subscriber Identity Module (S I M) card contains account information suc h 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 S I M card. If a S I M card did not come with your T reo, your mobile service provider will give you one when you[...]

T urning T reo on and off Y ou can use the P alm OS features 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. P ress the Screen button to turn on the screen. 2. Briefly press the Screen button to turn [...]

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. F rom the Options menu, choose Phone Info (/ I). If your phone number is not displayed, e xit 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, L eft, 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 launchin[...]

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, suc h as New , O K, and Details appear at the [...]

1. Press Menu to display an application’s menus. 2. Press Right and Left to switc h between menus. 3. P ress Up and Down to highlight a menu item. 4. P ress Center to choose the menu item, or press Menu to close the menu and cancel your selection. Choosing options in a pic k list A range of options is often presented in a type of menu called a pi[...]

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

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 Loc k on, press Shift twice. T o turn it off, press Shift again. W hen Caps Loc k is on, this symb ol appea[...]

24 :: Symb ols and accented c haracters Symb ols and accented c haracters 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 [...]

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) + K eyguard 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 Sync hronization lets you enter information on your computer (using Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook for W indows) and then efficiently transfer that information to your T reo. At the same time, c hanges you make on the T reo are transferred to P alm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook. Even if you manage all your contacts on yo[...]

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

Inst alling the Palm Desktop sync hronization 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 C D that cam[...]

Sync hronizing contacts and other personal data Before you can sync hronize your contacts and other personal data, you must install the P alm Desktop software from the C D 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 butt[...]

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 ab out 10 days of normal use. Maximizing battery life Y ou can increase the lif e of your T reo [...]

32 :: W here to learn more W here to learn more A quic k introduction to your new T reo •T utorial: T he T utorial teaches you how to use many f eatures 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 [...]

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Phone overview T he Phone application lets you make and receive calls, store information ab out your contacts, and store F avorites for contacting people and launc hing 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 S OS Only appears instead. Appears when call forwarding is active. Appears when you have voi[...]

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 pref er . 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. Pr[...]

Dialing calls :: 37 Dialing with a Favorites button Before you can use Favorites buttons, you must create some F avorites entries. See page 4 9. 1. Press Phone . 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access your Favorites buttons. 3. Highlight the desired button. 4. P ress Center to dial the selected button. Dialing using the onscreen Dial Pad 1. [...]

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

Receiving calls To receive calls, W ireless Mode must be on. This is diff erent 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 attac hed, press the headset button. To ignore a call and send it to voicemai[...]

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 mess ages 1. Press Phone . 2. F rom the Phone application Main view , Dial Pad, or F avorites, press and hold 1 o[...]

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 Bac kspace ): Ends the call immediately . Y ou c an also press the headset button (if the headset is attac hed). • Spkr-phone (or pressing Space ): Switches to[...]

More ways to manage calls T reo off ers 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. A fter dialing the first number , use the 5-way navigation control to c hoose Hold. 2. Use the navigation control to c[...]

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 4 6). K eep in mind that your mobile service provider might charge you for forwarded calls. 1. Press Phone . 2. Press Menu . 3. F rom the Options menu, choose Call P references (/A). 4. Choose the F orward[...]

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. F rom the Options menu, choose Call P references (/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 cont act 1. Press Phone . 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access the Contacts list. 3. Choose New Contact. 4. Use the 5-way navi[...]

V iewing or c hanging cont act 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 cont act[...]

Defining F avorites buttons T reo provides 50 programmable Favorites buttons for quic k 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 Favorit[...]

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 pick list, then select Speed Dial. 5. Enter a label for the favorite: • If the entry is for an e xisting contact, choose L ookup. Start typing the last name of the contact, th[...]

Defining Favorites buttons :: 51 Creating an application, mess age 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 pick 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 quick 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, such 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. T his mode presents the web page as you would expect to see it on your computer’s screen. 1. Go to the page you want to view . 2. Press Menu . 3. F rom the Page menu[...]

Browsing the web :: 55 4. If desired, c hange the Name and Description. 5. Choose O K 6. Use the stylus to drag and drop the new b ookmark into a slot on the current page. T o move the b ookmark to a diff erent page, drag and drop it on the page icon . 7. Choose O K. S aving a page Blazer lets you save a page for offline viewing, so you don’t ne[...]

Editing or deleting a bookmark or s aved page 1. F rom the Bookmarks view , press Menu . 2. F rom the Bookmarks menu, choose Edit Bookmarks. 3. Choose the b ookmark you want to edit or delete. 4. Enter the desired changes. 5. Choose O K. Arranging bookmarks and s aved pages Blazer includes 10 pages so that you can arrange b ookmarks and saved pages[...]

Browsing the web :: 57 Downloading files from a web page Blazer lets you download files that are useable on your T reo, suc h as n ew 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. F rom the Page view , press Menu . 2. F rom the Page menu, c hoose History . 3. P ress Down to navigate through the list. 4. Choose the web page you want to load. Finding text on a web page 1. F [...]

Browsing the web :: 59 4. Choose Advanced and set any of the following pref erences: • Set limit on memory for storing recently viewed pages (cache): Sets the amount of memory used for your cac he. Pages are cac hed so they load faster the ne xt time you view them. • Memory Management: Enables you to free up memory on your phone by clearing the[...]

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 I D; 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. F rom the Pictures view , choose the picture you want to send. 2. Choose Send. 3. If a dialo[...]

Moving pictures 1. F rom the Pictures view , choose the picture you want to move. 2. Press Menu . 3. F rom the Picture menu, choose Move (/ M). 4. Choose the category or e xpansion card where you want to move the picture. 5. Choose Move to finish. Deleting a picture 1. F rom the Pictures view , choose the picture you want to delete. 2. Choose Dele[...]

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 s aving: If c hec ked, Camera asks if you’re sure you want to save a picture before storing it on your[...]

SMS SM S messages are brief notes that you ex change with other mobile phones that have S MS capability (also known as short messaging). Long messages with more than 16 0 c haracters are split into several messages. Ref er to your service plan for per-message pricing and availability . Creating and sending a mess age 1. Make sure W ireless Mode is [...]

SMS :: 65 Receiving mess ages W hen your phone is on and in an area of wireless coverage, you will automatically receive S MS 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 messag[...]

Managing your mess ages T he status icons that appear next to eac h message in the Inb ox, Outbox, and Sent folders indicate the following: An incoming message. Unread messages appear in b old; messages you’ve read appear in plain te xt. An item that is loc ked and cannot be deleted or purged until you unlock it. An outb ound message that is wait[...]

SMS :: 67 Chatting with S M S W hen you exc hange more than one S M S 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 ex changed with this contact, and the lower part provides a text entry area. Y ou can carry on multiple chats at the same time and easily [...]

• Chat: Y our pref erences for chat sessions. • Show timest amps in c hats: Indicate whether you want to see the date and time stamps of eac h 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[...]

MMS :: 69 MM S MM S (multimedia messaging) is used for messages consisting of pictures, te xt, and sounds presented as one or more pages. Y ou can include any of the following items: • Ring tones • MID I : Up to 16-voice polyphony (Standard or S P-M I D I format), 64 KB per sound file • iMelody: Up to 64 K B 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 few letters of the recipient’s name, c hoose the recipient’s phone number or email address from the list that a[...]

MMS :: 71 V iewing/playing a multimedia mess age 1. F rom the Inb o x, choose 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 S ound icon appears, c hoose it to play or save the sound. 5. Choose O K. A. Previous mes[...]

Customizing your M M S settings 1. Press Menu . 2. F rom the Options menu, choose P references. 3. Set any of the following pref erences: • Automatically deliver mess ages: Indicate whether you want to automatically download incoming multimedia messages. • Even when roaming: Indicate whether you want to automatically download incoming multimedi[...]

Sending and receiving messages with Mail :: 73 Sending and receiving messages with Mail If you have activated data services (such as G PR S), you’re ready to set up your T reo for email. T hese 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 F ull Name (as you want it to appear when you send messages), your full email address, and your Password for this account. If you sele[...]

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 Outb o x. Att ac hing items to your mess ages 1. Create the message to whic h you want to attach the it[...]

Receiving and viewing mess ages 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. F rom any mailb o x, choose Send and Receive. 3. F rom the Inb o x, choose the mes[...]

Sending and receiving messages with Mail :: 77 V iewing att ac hments T here are a number of attachment 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 , attac hments appear with the paperclip icon if they are uns[...]

Deleting selected mess ages from the Inbo x W hen you delete a message from the Inb o x, 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 message[...]

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. F rom the Options menu, choose P refer[...]

4. Choose the Delete tab and set any of the following pref erences: • Confirm mess age deletion: Asks if you’re sure you want to delete a message before erasing it. • Return to list view after deleting a mess age: Shows the Mail list view after you delete a message, if c hecked, or shows the ne xt message in the list, if unchec ked. 5. Choos[...]

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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, c hoose Go to Day (/O), then c hoose a date from the calendar . Creating an even[...]

Calendar :: 83 Adding an alarm reminder to an event 1. In Calendar , highlight the event. 2. Choose Details. 3. Chec k the Alarm b o x and choose the number of minutes, hours, or days before the event you would like to receive the alarm. 4. Choose O K. A. T ype of time units B. Number of time units C. A diamond indicates an untimed event. Creating [...]

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

Calendar :: 85 • Button V iews: T he views that appear when you press Calendar repeatedly . By default, you see Day and Month V iews, 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 he[...]

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. F rom the Options menu, choose T o Do Pref erences. 4. Set any of the following pref erences: • Show Categories: Determines which T o Do List categ[...]

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 P riority number for this item (1 is most important). Later you can arrange your T o Do List based on the importance of eac h 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: Chec k this [...]

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 pref erences: • Sort by: Indicates the order in which your T o Do items appear in the list. • Show Completed Items: Displays items you’[...]

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 P ad 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 CityTime world cloc k 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 trac k of the best time to reach 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. Switc hing between B asic and Advanced Calculator modes 1. Press Menu . 2. F rom the Options menu, choose T oggle Mode (/ M). Selecting functions in Advanced Calculator mode 1. Switc h to Advanced C[...]

•S t atistics: Statistical functions suc h 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 me[...]

L ooking up contacts and other information :: 95 L ooking up contacts and other information W ith the built-in search f eatures 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 [...]

F or example, entering SM displays Smilla Anderson, John Smith, and Sally Martin as shown ab ove. Entering JS 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 feature locates any[...]

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 W ireless Mode button and the ringer switc h, behind the small dark shield. Beaming a record 1. Choose the re[...]

Beaming an application Not all applications can be beamed. A lock icon appears on the Beam screen ne xt to applications that cannot be beamed. 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Press Menu . 3. F rom the App menu, choose 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 o[...]

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 Inst alling applications from a W indows 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 t[...]

Inst alling applications from a Macintosh computer 1. On your Macintosh, launch P alm Desktop. 2. F rom the HotSync menu, choose 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. L ocate the .prc or .pdb file you want to install on your T reo. Highlight it a[...]

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 ab out the applications on your T reo. 1. Press Applications Launc her . 2. Press Menu . 3. F rom the App menu, choose 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 h[...]

Using expansion cards :: 105 Using e xpansion cards T he expansion 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. F or example, SD or M M C e xpansion 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 notc h in the lower-right corner ne xt 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 Launc hing applications on an expansion card A fter you insert an expansion card i[...]

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. F rom the App menu, choose Copy (/C). 4. Choose the Copy T o pic k list, then select the destination: card name, or Phone. 5. Choose the From pic k list, t[...]

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 matc h 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. F rom the Card menu, choose Rename Card (/ [...]

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

Phone settings Selecting ring tones and mess aging alert tones Y ou can set diff erent 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 upp[...]

Phone settings :: 111 • Mail • Mess age 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 ac knowledged and the alarm repeats itself • Play Sound: T he number of times an alert tone will play during the ala[...]

Assigning a caller I D picture 1. Press Phone . 2. Press Up to access your Favorites buttons. 3. Highlight the F avorites button you want to give a picture caller I D. 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[...]

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 bac klight 1. Press Option then . The bac klight illuminates the keys, and the screen dims slightly . 2. The bac klight will turn off if the keyb oard 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 th[...]

Display and appearance :: 115 Changing the screen font Y ou can c hange 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. F rom the Options menu, choose 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. F rom the App menu, choose 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 & T ime Pref erences 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 , [...]

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 clock. In the United States, time is e xpressed using a 12-hour clock with an AM or PM suffix. All the built-in applicat[...]

General P ref erences General P references enable you to set the auto shutoff interval, the beam receive f eature, 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 [...]

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

Auto-K eyguard and touc hscreen lockout Auto-Keyguard lets you automatically loc k the keyb oard 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 f[...]

Loc king your phone and data :: 123 Y our S I M card locks again when you turn off W ireless Mode and then turn it back on. T o permanently unlock your SI M card: 1. Press Menu . 2. F rom the Options menu, choose Phone L ock (/ L). 3. Unc heck the L ock SI M option. 4. W hen prompted, enter the current P I N and choose OK. System password loc k To [...]

Setting Owner Preferences Y ou can use Owner Pref erences 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. Launch the application that contains the private entries you want to display . 2. Press Menu . 3. F rom the Options menu, choose Security (/ H). 4. Choose the Current Privacy pic k list, then select Show Records. 5. Choose O K. 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 transfer 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 bac k up your data one last time. 2. Install the Palm Desktop sync hronization software from the C D that came with your T re[...]

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 P alm 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 C D included with your T reo installs the software and drivers that let you sync hronize with Palm Desktop software or Microsoft Outlook for W indows. If you want to sync hronize with a different P ersonal Information Manager (P I M), you must install a third-party solution. Contact the P I M’s author or ve[...]

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. L ook 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 A C charger (see page 12) and perform a soft reset again. 4. I[...]

Network connection Signal strength is weak 1. If standing, move ab out 10 f eet 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 [...]

Network connection :: 135 I can’t tell if dat a 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 R S network and a data session is active (for e xample, when you are browsi[...]

• 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 hro[...]

3. V erify with your computer hardware vendor that your operating system supports your internal US B 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 US B port. 6. Uninstall Pa[...]

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

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, c hoose Refresh. The email account you use with the Mail ap[...]

Mail :: 141 •S ome email pref erences 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. Eac h setting is explained in detail in the T ips for that tab. Contact your email service provider to d[...]

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

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 (16 0x120 pixels) and Large picture size (64 0x48 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 g[...]

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 features may require e xtra 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 ab out an error . T reo uses a [...]

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 PI 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 W orldwide Operations Mountain V iew , CA 94 043 Handspring United States of America 89 rue de L yon www .handspring.com 1203 Geneva, Switzerland Antenna Care/Unauthorized Modific ations Use only the supplied integral antenna. Unauthorized antenna modi[...]

Index :: 151 inde x 5-way navigation control 10, 15, 18–21, 26, 36–4 0, 42–44, 4 7–4 8, 50–51, 82, 95, 121, 128, 129, 145 5-way calling. See Conference calls A AC ch ar 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 vol[...]

Conflicting events 85 Connection AC ch ar 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, 4 6, 134–135, 149 Connection preferences 137 Contacts adding 4 7 addressing messages to 4 7 , 64, 70 , 7 4 attaching to email 7 5 deleting dialing 36 enterin[...]

Index :: 153 emergency numbers 121 Extra Digits 42, 50 from Call Log 38 from Contacts list 36, 95–9 6 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 , 4 9 with keyboard 15, 3 6, 129 Digitizer . See T ouchscreen Display aligning 115,[...]

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 9 7 capital letters 23 compatibility with third-party applications 145 computer 4 7 , 82 dialing with 15, 36 layout 22 locking 25, 26, 121–122, 124 lowercase lette[...]

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, 14 9 Microsoft Outlook 139 See also Memo Pad Numbers AL S 16, 14 8 Application Info 104 [...]

S Safety 31, 150 Saving attachments 7 0, 71, 141 messages 66, 6 9, 7 2, 7 5 pictures 60, 63, 7 0 sounds 7 1 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 f[...]

Index :: 157 U Uninstalling Desktop software 138, 13 9 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, 13 8 User name data services 136 desktop software 101, 102, 128, 137 , 139, 14 9 email 142 HotSync 101, 102, 128, 137 , 139, 14 9 phone 10[...]

Specifications Radio Phone features P rocessor tec hnology Expansion Battery P alm OS version Camera Size W eight IR Display Keyboard Included software System requirements Operating and storage temperature range • GSM 850/900/18 00/1900 quad band world phone •G PRS class 10, class B; also supports CSD •P ersonal speakerphone • Microphone m[...]