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Getting Up and Running ................................................1
Charging the Battery .....................................................5
Using the Keyboard ......................................................6
Adjusting the Screen Display.......................................... 8
Using Your Phone.......................................................... 9
Date Book Plus ............................................................16
Blazer Web Browser....................................................19
SMS Messages ............................................................20
Preferences and Other Settings ....................................22
Synchronizing Data with Your Computer ......................25
Beaming Information...................................................29
Resetting Your Handheld .............................................30
Using the Electronic User Guide....................................31
Troubleshooting ..........................................................32
FCC Statement.............................................................35
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Up and Running ..........1 Charging the Battery .............5 Using the Keyboard ............6 Adjusting the Screen Display.......... 8 Using Your Phone............9 Date Book Plus ............16 Blazer Web Browser............19 SMS Messages ............20 Preferences and Other Settings ........22 Synchronizing Data with Your Computer ......25 Beaming Information...........29 Resetting Your Handheld ..........30 Using the Electronic User Guide........31... - Page 2 Handspring, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software. Handspring, Inc. and its suppliers assume no re- sponsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs.
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Page 3: Getting Up And Running
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Manhattan™ handheld computer. Here’s how to get up and running quickly: Complete all the steps on the Manhattan Start Here card. Use this Quick Reference Guide to learn how to enter text and perform basic tasks. - Page 4 Getting to know your Manhattan handheld computer Speaker Headset jack SMS Messages/ Application Launcher Jog rocker button Microphone Blazer/Find button Phone button Scroll buttons Date Book Plus button Getting Up and Running...
- Page 5 Power button Stylus Ringer switch IR port Antenna The color of the LED and the blink state indicate the following: Green/solid = Charging complete Red/solid = Charging battery Green/fast blink = Call in progress Red/fast blink = Low battery Green/slow blink = Radio on;...
- Page 6 Turning your Manhattan on and off Your Manhattan is both a handheld computer and a radio for wireless communications. You can turn the handheld and the radio on and off independently of each other. When you turn on the handheld, you can use the various applications while the radio is off.
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Page 7: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Your handheld battery provides approximately 2 hours of talk time or 72 hours of standby time. If the battery drains to the reserve level, you can still use your handheld applications for about 1 day, but there is not enough power to use the phone and other wireless features. -
Page 8: Using The Keyboard
Using the Keyboard Entering text Use your thumbs to press the keys. Each letter key has three modes: Normal: types a lowercase letter. Shift: types an uppercase letter. Option: types the number/symbol, or activates the function, that appears in blue above the letter on the key. "... -
Page 9: Using Menus
Entering accented and symbol characters 1. Type the letter to which you want to add the accent, or press enter a symbol. 2. Press the Option key then 3. Use the scroll buttons or jog rocker to highlight the accent or symbol on the list. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Screen Display
Adjusting the Screen Display Using the backlight Press the power button twice to turn the backlight on or off Adjusting the Contrast 1. Press the Option key at the same time. 2. Press the scroll buttons. 3. Tap Done. Adjusting the Screen Display... -
Page 11: Using Your Phone
Using Your Phone Making a call Press the Phone button on the bottom of your handheld repeatedly to switch between the various views, then use any of the following methods to make a call: Speed Dial view Contacts view Tap a speed dial button Type a contact’s... -
Page 12: Answering A Call
Answering a call You can answer a call using either of the following methods: If the lid is closed, open the lid to answer the call, or press the power button to silence the ring before answering the call. If the lid is open, tap Answer. Ignoring a call You can ignore a call using either of the following methods: If the lid is closed, press any application button to silence the ring and... - Page 13 Using the status bar Status bar The status bar icons indicate the following: Displays the name of your wireless service provider. If you are outside a coverage area, “No Service” appears instead. Appears when you have new voicemail messages. Displays the signal strength. The stronger the signal, the more bars appear.
- Page 14 Defining speed dial buttons 1. In the Speed Dial view, tap a blank speed dial button. 2. Press the scroll buttons to move between fields as you type. Type a name for Type the phone the button number Type digits to dial after placing the call (such as an extension Tap Lookup to find...
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Page 15: Adding A Contact
Adding a contact 1. In the Contacts view, tap New. 2. Press the scroll buttons to move between fields as you type. Tap here to place entry in a category Type the information Tap arrows to enter more Tap Details to set display options 3. -
Page 16: Deleting A Contact
Viewing or changing contact information 1. In the Contacts view, press the scroll buttons to select the entry you want to view or edit. Tap to view another category Tap name you want to view or edit Jump to a name by typing the first or last name 2. -
Page 17: Using A Headset
Using a headset You can connect a headset for hands-free operation. If you need to use your phone while driving, we recommend using a headset. INSERT ILLUSTRATION SHOWING HOW TO CONNECT HEADSET WITH CALLOUT TO HEADSET BUTTON You can press the headset button to perform any of the following functions: Answer an incoming call. -
Page 18: Date Book Plus
Date Book Plus Adding an event 1. Press the Date Book Plus button on the bottom of your handheld. 2. Select the date and time of the event. Tap arrows to change Tap a day weeks Tap time to set start and Tap Go end times to select a... - Page 19 Scheduling an untimed event You can schedule events that occur on a particular date, but are not associated with a particular time, such as a birthday or anniversary. 1. Select the date of the event. 2. Tap New and select Appointment from the list. 3.
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Page 20: Rescheduling An Event
Rescheduling an event 1. Tap the event you want to reschedule. 2. Tap Details. 3. Tap the Time box and select a new time. 4. Tap the Date box and select a new date. 5. Tap OK. Displaying your calendar Tap and drag stylus below Tap arrows to date to display time... -
Page 21: Blazer Web Browser
Blazer Web Browser Surfing the Web Press the Blazer button on the bottom of your handheld repeatedly to switch between the Web Page and Bookmark views. Bookmark view Web Page view Tap arrows Tap to go to view next to home and previous page pages... -
Page 22: Sms Messages
SMS Messages Creating and sending a message 1. Press the SMS Messages button on the bottom of your handheld. 2. Tap New. Tap To to select from the quick list Tap Lookup to select from your Contacts list Tap Edit List to add a number to the quick list Tip:... - Page 23 Receiving a message When you receive a message, the New SMS Message alert dialog appears. Number of messages Tap to call to sender Tap to reply to sender Tap to delete message Tap to save message Viewing messages 1. Press the SMS Messages button on the bottom of your handheld.
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Page 24: Preferences And Other Settings
Preferences and Other Settings Setting General Preferences 1. Press the Option key then the Application Launcher button 2. Tap the Prefs icon 3. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and select General. Tap here to select General Tap here to set time and date Tap here to set the screen shut-off delay Tap here to set sound levels Tap here to enable IR beam reception... - Page 25 Selecting the ringer settings 1. Press the Option key then the Application Launcher button 2. Tap the Prefs icon 3. Tap Ringer in the pick list in the upper-right corner. 4. Select the ringer settings you want to use. Tap Call and SMS pick lists to select ring style Tap here to select Ringer...
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Page 26: Changing The Screen Fonts
Setting Formats Preferences 1. Press the Option key then the Application Launcher button 2. Tap the Prefs icon 3. Tap the pick list in the upper-right and select Formats. Tap here to set country Tap here to set date format Tap here to set week format Tap here to set number format Changing the screen fonts... -
Page 27: Synchronizing Data With Your Computer
This backs up your data and is strongly advised. Before you perform a HotSync operation, you need to install the Palm Desktop software from the Handspring CD and connect the HotSync cable to your computer. You can connect the USB cable that comes with your handheld, or you can purchase a serial cable at www.handspring.com. - Page 28 4. If any third party applications do not get installed, beam them from your old handheld to your Manhattan, or install them from the original files. Tip: After you upgrade you have two handhelds with the same user name.
- Page 29 Connecting the HotSync cable 1. Connect the AC adapter cable to the short end of the USB or Serial cable. Be sure to match the sides of the connectors labeled “UP.” 2. Connect the USB HotSync cable to a USB port on your computer, or connect the Serial HotSync cable to a Serial port on your computer.
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Page 30: Synchronizing Data
Synchronizing data 1. Connect your handheld to the HotSync cable. HotSync synchronization button 2. Press the HotSync button on the cable. Tip: The first time you synchronize, you must select a user name and click OK. Every handheld needs a unique name. Never synchronize more than one handheld to the same user name on your computer. -
Page 31: Beaming Information
Beaming Information 1. Select the item you want to beam. 2. Press 3. Under Record, select Beam. 4. When the Beam Status dialog appears, point the IR port at the IR port of the receiving handheld. Hold handhelds with IR ports facing one another and keep path between devices clear of obstacles... -
Page 32: Resetting Your Handheld
Resetting Your Handheld Performing a soft reset If your handheld is not responding, you can perform a soft reset to restart it. A soft reset does not affect your data. Unscrew the stylus tip to access the reset tool Use the reset tool to gently press the reset button Performing a hard reset... -
Page 33: Using The Electronic User Guide
Using the Electronic User Guide In addition to providing more information about the topics in this guide and valuable troubleshooting tips, the electronic User Guide also walks you through using the other applications on your Manhattan handheld: Calculator Expense Memo Pad... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting When I turn on my phone, I get a message that my SIM card is missing. The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is either missing or inserted incorrectly. The SIM card is a small rectangular plastic piece that contains your phone number. - Page 35 My Blazer web browser and other wireless features don’t work Make sure you installed the Palm Desktop software on the Handspring CD and performed a HotSync operation after the installation. This CD contains components required by the wireless features. Performing a HotSync operation installs these components on your handheld.
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Page 37: Fcc Statement
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/modem technician for help. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy (SAR) In order to comply with FCC RF exposure safety guidelines users MUST use a Handspring brand body- worn accessory during body-worn operation. Use of accessories not provided by Handspring or that have not been tested for RF exposure compliance with this product may not comply with the FCC RF exposure safety guidelines and should not be used.
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