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pdq2_QuickStart.book Page i Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM
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pdQ
™ User's Guide
PRELIMINARY
Subject to Change
KYOCERA WIRELESS CORP.
10300 CAMPUS POINT DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92121 U.S.A.
Visit us at www.kyocera-wireless.com
For accessories, visit www.kyocera-wireless.com/store
80-B6595-1EN, Rev. X3

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  • Page 1 Page i Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM ™ User’s Guide PRELIMINARY Subject to Change KYOCERA WIRELESS CORP. 10300 CAMPUS POINT DRIVE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92121 U.S.A. Visit us at www.kyocera-wireless.com For accessories, visit www.kyocera-wireless.com/store 80-B6595-1EN, Rev. X3...
  • Page 2 This manual is based on the production versions of the pdQ smartphone. Software changes may have occurred after this printing. Kyocera reserves the right to make changes in technical and product specifications without prior notice. The products and equipment described in this documentation are manufactured under license from QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following U.S.
  • Page 3 3Com Corporation, or its subsidiaries. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2000 Kyocera Wireless Corp. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Portions of this document are Copyright © 1998 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page iv Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Contents Welcome ........... 1 What to do first .

  • Page 5: Welcome

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 1 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the pdQ™ wireless Internet phone and connected organizer. In one device, your pdQ gives you the integrated features of a CDMA digital telephone and a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA).

  • Page 6: What To Do First

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 2 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM What to do first Installing and charging the battery The battery in your new pdQ is delivered partially charged. Before first use, install the battery and charge it completely. 1. Turn the phone over. Use the stylus or your finger to open the cover of the battery compartment on the back of the phone.
  • Page 7 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 3 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM 7. Wait until the message “Charging is complete” appears. Then unplug the pdQ from the power cable. Turning your phone on for the first time Wait until the battery is fully charged before using your phone for the first time.

  • Page 8: Introducing The Pdq

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 4 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Introducing the pdQ Backlight button—Tap to turn the screen on and off. Press and hold to turn the backlight on and off. LED status light Green = Home area Amber = Roaming Red = No signal or low power Antenna—Extend for the best signal reception.

  • Page 9: The Keypad

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 5 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM The keypad Talk/Send—Make or answer a call. Clear— In menus, press Clear once to move back to the previous menu level. Press and hold to return to the home screen. When dialing or entering text, press Clear once to erase the last digit or character.
  • Page 10 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 6 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM When the flip is open Graffiti writing area Write here with the stylus. Write letters on the left and numbers on the right. Icons Tap the icons in the area below the screen to open the following: Applications Dialer...

  • Page 11: Turning The Phone On And Off

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 7 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Turning the phone on and off To turn your phone on or off, just press and hold for a few seconds until “Powering On” or “Powering Off” appears on the screen. The pdQ is designed to conserve battery power.
  • Page 12 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 8 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM What you see when the flip is open Whether the phone is on or off, the PDA “wakes up” when you open the flip. It displays the last application you used. If you aren’t sure whether the phone is on, roll the shuttle up.
  • Page 13 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 9 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Checking status—the status bar The status bar provides the following information when the phone is on. The phone is operating in CDMA digital mode. If this icon isn’t present, the phone is either in analog mode or there is no service. The phone is outside of its home area (roaming).

  • Page 14: Using The Screen

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 10 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM To check status while the flip is open, roll the shuttle up. If the phone is on, the status icons appear at the top of the screen. If the phone is not on, “Phone off”...

  • Page 15: Using Keyguard

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 11 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Using Keyguard Keyguard protects your pdQ from accidental key presses. When the phone power is on but you are not on a call, Keyguard engages automatically. It remains on until you either turn it off or answer a call. To turn on Keyguard manually Phone Flip...

  • Page 16: Making Calls

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 12 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Making calls Because the applications on your pdQ are integrated with the phone features, there are many ways to place calls. Here are just a few of them. See the pdQ Reference Guide on the CD-ROM for detailed information.
  • Page 17 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 13 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM To make a call from the Address Book (with the flip closed) Phone Flip Closed 1. Press the Find Name key. 2. Using the keypad, press the first letter of the name you are searching for.
  • Page 18 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 14 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM To make a call from the Dialer Phone Flip Open 1. Tap the Dialer icon. If the phone is on, the full-keypad Dialer appears. If the phone is off, tap the Power icon to turn it on.
  • Page 19 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 15 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM 3. To toggle between minimized mode and full-keypad mode, tap the Minimize icon or the Maximize icon. The minimized Dialer In the minimized Dialer, there is more room for caller information in the top half of the screen.

  • Page 20: Receiving Calls

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 16 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Receiving calls You can answer a call with the flip open or closed. If you are working with an application (for example, entering addresses), your entries are automatically saved; nothing is lost when you answer the phone. To answer a call (with the flip closed) Phone Flip...

  • Page 21: Using The Flip-Closed Menus

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 17 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Using the flip-closed menus To use the flip-closed menus when you are not on a call Phone Flip Closed 1. From the home screen, press the shuttle in to see the menu. The menu includes the following options: Phone Info Check your phone number and current service status...
  • Page 22 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 18 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM To use the flip-closed menus during a call Phone Flip Closed During a call, the menu bar displays the word Options. Press the shuttle in to see the following options: Phone Info Check your phone number and current service status (roaming, at home, or no service) Volume...

  • Page 23: Entering Information

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 19 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Entering information To use the on-screen keyboard Phone May be either on or off Flip Open 1. Tap abc or 123 to open the alphabetic or numeric keyboards. Graffiti writing area (letters on left;...
  • Page 24 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 20 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM 2. Draw the shape as it appears in the table, starting at the dot. (Don’t draw the dot itself.) Lift the stylus at the end of the stroke. The letter appears at the insertion point. Begin the stroke for the next character. Graffiti characters To enter...

  • Page 25: Using The Applications Launcher

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 21 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Using the Applications Launcher Phone May be either on or off Flip Open 1. Tap to view the Applications Launcher. 2. Tap the icon for the application you want to launch. If the icon doesn’t appear on the screen, tap the scroll bar or press the Down button to see more.

  • Page 26: Using The Address Book

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 22 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Using the Address Book Phone On to make a call; either on or off for viewing or editing Flip Open 1. Press the Address Book key. 2. To call a number in the list, tap the number.

  • Page 27: Using Call History

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 23 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Using Call History Phone May be either on or off Flip Open Call History records the last 99 phone numbers you either called or received calls from. It identifies callers, the day and time they called, and the length of the call.

  • Page 28: Using The Date Book

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 24 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Using the Date Book Phone May be either on or off Flip Open 1. Press the Date Book key. 2. Tap the time line when the event will begin. 3. Enter information about the event. 4.

  • Page 29: Using The Memo Pad

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 25 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Using the Memo Pad Phone May be either on or off Flip Open A memo can contain up to 4,000 characters; the number of memos you can store is dependent only on how much free memory you have. 1.

  • Page 30: Using Speed Dial

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 26 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Using Speed Dial You can designate up to 199 phone numbers from your Address Book to be on your Speed Dial list. You can then call these phone numbers just by pressing the one, two, or three digit Speed Dial number (1 through 199).
  • Page 31 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 27 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM To make a call from Speed Dial (with the flip closed) Phone Flip Closed If you know the Speed Dial number Press the Speed Dial number on the keypad and press NOTE: If you have One-Touch Dialing enabled, press the Speed Dial number on the keypad and hold down the final digit for a few seconds to place the call.
  • Page 32 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 28 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM To make a call from Speed Dial (with the flip open) Phone Flip Open 1. Tap to view the Applications Launcher. 2. Tap the Down key or the scroll bar on the right to move through the applications.

  • Page 33: Using The To Do List

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 29 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Using the To Do List Phone May be either on or off Flip Open Use the To Do List to keep track of things you need to accomplish. 1. Press the To Do List key.

  • Page 34: Receiving Messages And Voice Mail

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 30 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Receiving messages and voice mail When you receive a page or voice mail message, the light on the front of the pdQ flashes red five times, the backlight turns on, and the envelope icon appears on the screen.

  • Page 35: Using Voice Dial

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 31 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Using Voice Dial To train the phone Phone Flip Open 1. From the Applications Launcher, tap Voice Dial. 2. Tap New. A list of all the names in your Address Book appears. 3.

  • Page 36: Creating Voice Memos

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 32 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Creating voice memos To record and play back voice memos Phone Flip Closed You can record at least 60 seconds of memos (the number is limited to the available memory on the pdQ ).

  • Page 37: Adjusting Sounds

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 33 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Adjusting sounds To adjust the speaker volume Phone On, with a call in progress Flip Closed Roll the shuttle up or down. To select a ringer sound and adjust ringer volume Phone May be on or off Flip...
  • Page 38 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 34 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM 7. To select different ringer sounds for different categories of calls, do the following: a. Put a check mark in the Ring by Category check box. b. Tap the under Category. Select a category of calls.

  • Page 39: Setting Up Preferences

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 35 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Setting up preferences Using the preferences screens, you can turn on such features as Auto- Answer, one-touch dialing, and beaming. You can also make adjustments to sound, power usage, and other settings. This section explains how to adjust a few of the preferences.
  • Page 40 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 36 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM To set Phone preferences Phone May be either on or off Flip Open 1. Tap the Idle Banner line. Write your name or other text you want to appear on the screen. 2.

  • Page 41: Network Connections

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 37 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Network connections Your pdQ is capable of connecting wirelessly to network services for email and Internet access. To make these connections, your service provider must offer over-the-air digital data coverage in your area. (Note that data coverage is not the same as voice coverage, but both are offered by your wireless service...
  • Page 42 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 38 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Data/Fax mode You can use the built-in wireless modem in your pdQ just like a standard external modem to your PC or laptop. You can also use it to send or receive faxes from the PC.
  • Page 43 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 39 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM To use Data/Fax mode Phone Flip Open 1. Slide the pdQ into the cradle. If the cradle is attached to the port you use for HotSync operations, turn off HotSync on your computer. If you are using a data cable and/or a different port than the one you use for HotSync operations, it is not necessary to turn off HotSync.

  • Page 44: Resetting The Phone

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 40 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Resetting the phone If the phone does not respond to taps or key presses with the flip either open or closed, you may need to perform a reset. There are two types of resets—a soft reset and a hard reset.
  • Page 45 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 41 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM 3. Keep holding down the backlight key as you do one of the following: Use the stylus to press the reset pin. Remove and reinsert the battery. 4. When the Palm logo appears, release the backlight key. The following message appears: Erase all data? YES - “up”...

  • Page 46: Synchronizing Your Pdq 2 With A Computer

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 42 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Synchronizing your pdQ with a computer To synchronize your pdQ with your computer, install the Palm Desktop software on the computer. You’ll find this software on the CD-ROM in your phone package. Installing Palm Desktop software If you already use a Palm device and have already installed the Palm Desktop on your computer, it is not necessary to install it again.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Cradle

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 43 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM To install the Palm Desktop Software Do not simply copy the Palm Desktop files to your hard drive. The installer decompresses the files and places them in their proper locations. Before you begin, exit all programs. Do not attach the pdQ to the computer during installation.

  • Page 48: Performing Hotsync Operations

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 44 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM 3. Plug the power cable into the cradle and into a power outlet. 4. Turn on the computer. Performing HotSync operations The first time you synchronize data, you need to enter user information on both the phone and the Palm Desktop.
  • Page 49 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 45 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM 2. Click in the Windows system tray to open the HotSync Manager menu. From the menu, make sure Local is checked. 3. Turn on the pdQ and slide it into the cradle. 4.

  • Page 50: Phone Care

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 46 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Phone care Use these guidelines to optimize the performance and life of your phone, antenna, and battery. Phone Do not let unauthorized personnel install or service your phone or accessories. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.
  • Page 51 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 47 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Protect the pdQ from temperature extremes. Do not leave it on the dashboard of a car on a hot day, and keep it away from heaters and other heat sources. Store it out of direct sunlight. Do not store or use the pdQ in any location that is extremely dusty, damp, or wet.
  • Page 52 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 48 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM an additional battery, if you wish, and charge it in the cradle along with the phone. Tips for improving battery performance Select a shorter “Auto-off after” time on the General Preferences screen.
  • Page 53 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 49 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Replacing the battery If you have to replace the battery in your pdQ , be aware of the following considerations. If the battery becomes low, an alert appears on the screen. Before you replace the battery, perform a HotSync operation to back up your data.

  • Page 54: Where To Find Help

    If you have questions about the features of Your phone documentation— the phone, refer to this guide or the pdQ Reference Guide (on the CD-ROM in your phone package.) To view or download the most current version of these guides, visit us at www.kyocera-wireless.com. DRAFT User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 Page 51 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM If you have additional questions, contact the Kyocera technical support— Kyocera Wireless Corp. Customer Care Center in any of these ways: Web site: www.kyocera-wireless.com Telephone: (800) 349-4478 (U.S.A and Canada only) or (858) 882-1401 Email: phone-help@kyocera-wireless.com...

  • Page 56: Phone Safety

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 52 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Phone safety Radio frequency (RF) energy Your pdQ is a radio transmitter and receiver. When it is on, it receives and also sends out RF energy. Your service provider’s phone network controls the power level of the RF signal.

  • Page 57: Medical Devices

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 53 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Medical devices If your portable wireless phone is too close to a pacemaker, Pacemakers— the phone’s RF energy may interfere with the pacemaker’s operation. The Health Industry Manufacturers Association and the wireless technology research community recommend that you follow these guidelines to minimize the potential for interference.
  • Page 58 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 54 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Avoiding potentially unsafe areas Turn your phone off in any facility when posted Posted facilities— notices require you to do so. FCC regulations prohibit using your phone on a plane that is in Aircraft—...

  • Page 59: Driving Safely

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 55 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Driving safely Before you use your pdQ while driving, check the local laws and regulations on the use of portable wireless phones in vehicles.

  • Page 60: Air Bags

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 56 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Remember, 9-1-1 is a free call (U.S.A. only) on your wireless phone! 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Call roadside assistance or other non-emergency wireless assistance numbers when necessary.

  • Page 61: Index

    pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 57 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM Index accessories, 50 Call History, 23 Address Book calls calling from, 12 from Address Book, 12 using, 22 receiving, 16 with keypad closed, 13 using keypad, 12 adjusting using the Dialer, 14, 26, 27, 28 speaker volume, 33 care and safety, 46 aircraft safety, 54...
  • Page 62 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 58 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM flip-open overview, 6 making calls from Address Book, 12 Graffiti, 20 using keypad, 12 using the Dialer, 14, 26, 27, 28 medical devices, using phone near, 53 hearing aid, using phone with, 53 memo help, 50 Memo Pad, 25...
  • Page 63 pdq2_QuickStart.book Page 59 Friday, July 28, 2000 6:37 PM phone calls signal strength, 9 from Address Book, 12 silence all, 34 using keypad, 12 soft reset, 50 using the Dialer, 14, 26, 27, 28 sound ways of making, 12 silence all, 34 phone preferences, 35, 36 sound, adjusting, 33 port, for cradle, 43...

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