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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Your Palm ® Treo XXX Smart Device ™...
  • Page 2 © 2006–2007 Palm, Inc. All rights reserved. Blazer, HotSync, Palm, product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Palm OS, Treo, VersaMail, and the Palm and Treo logos are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Disclaimer and limitation of liability Inc.
  • Page 3 Synchronizing information—the basics ........23 Chapter 2: Moving around on your Palm Treo XXX smart device ....27 Moving around the screen .
  • Page 4 Using a hands-free device ..........71 Customizing phone settings .
  • Page 5 Chapter 7: Your photos, videos, and music ....... . . 163 Camera and Camcorder .
  • Page 6 Locking your Treo and info ..........238 System settings .

  • Page 7: Welcome

    Treo XXX with one press Contacts application that stores the • of a button names, phone numbers, and even pictures of friends, family, business contacts—everyone you stay in touch...

  • Page 8: What Do I Need To Get Started

    SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) KEY TERM card The smartcard that you insert into your Treo XXX and that identifies you to the mobile What do I need to network. It contains your mobile account information, such as your phone number and get started? the services to which you subscribe.

  • Page 9: Where Can I Learn More

    A SIM card. To use your Treo XXX on For a quick introduction • your the AT&T network, you must insert Quick Tour: The Quick Tour introduces the SIM card into your Treo XXX. you to many of the features on your Without a SIM card, you can only call Treo XXX.
  • Page 10 Online forums: Consult online user that dialog box. discussion groups to swap Treo Online support from Palm: For up-to-date information and learn about Treo topics you downloads, troubleshooting, and support may find nowhere else. Visit go.palm.com/...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Setting Up

    XXX smart device that will help you better manage your life and have fun, too. As you become more familiar with your Treo XXX, you’ll want to personalize the settings and add applications to make it uniquely yours. But first, take the few easy steps in this chapter to set up your Treo XXX and get it running.

  • Page 12: Inserting The Sim Card And Battery

    In this chapter ™ Treo XXX overview ........7 Inserting the SIM card and battery.
  • Page 13 S E T T I N G U P ™ Treo XXX overview Front view Stylus 5-way navigator and Earpiece Indicator light (phone Center button and charge indicator) Applications Power/End Volume Lanyard loop Side button Menu Phone Send Messaging Calendar ™...
  • Page 14 Protect your screen. Be careful to store When your Treo XXX screen is DID YOU KNOW your Treo XXX away from items that might on, you can press the Side button to open the scratch or crush the screen. Your Treo XXX Push to Talk application.
  • Page 15 The Treo XXX speaker phone, email, or web features, the SIM IMPORTANT includes a large magnet, so be sure to card must be inserted into your Treo XXX. keep your Treo XXX away from credit cards Your SIM card may already be NOTE or other items that could be demagnetized.
  • Page 16 SIM holder, and then push the SIM card forward until it fits into place. Treo XXX contacts I N S E R T I N G T H E S I M C A R D A N D B A T T E R Y...

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Use the battery that came synchronization software. Otherwise, you IMPORTANT with your Treo XXX. Do not use a battery may lose information or have difficulty with from another Treo model in your Treo XXX. synchronization. Support is not provided for Similarly, do not use the Treo XXX battery mismatched language setups.

  • Page 18: Maximizing Battery Life

    Trickle-charging takes longer, however. To avoid draining the battery, charge your Be sure to plug your computer into a power Treo XXX every day, especially if you use your source, or your Treo XXX could drain the phone often.
  • Page 19 If the indicator light does not turn on when An almost empty battery that is red you connect your Treo XXX to the AC charger, double-check the cable connection and the at the bottom indicates that you electrical outlet to which it is connected.
  • Page 20 (camera, media players, Use the battery that came IMPORTANT eBooks, and games) of your Treo XXX with your Treo XXX. Do not use a battery consume more power than its organizer from another Treo in your Treo XXX. features. Speakerphone usage also...

  • Page 21: Making Your First Call

    S E T T I N G U P Making your first call If you don’t plan to use the wireless • features on your Treo for a while, turn off your phone (see Turning your Treo™ XXX smart device on and off) and 1 Press Phone let all calls be picked up by voicemail.
  • Page 22 S E T T I N G U P 3 Press Left to select the Dial Pad tab. Status icons Dial Pad Call Log Favorites Contacts Main Status icons 5 Press Send to dial the number. 6 If prompted, press Center to select Call Log Yes and turn on your phone.
  • Page 23 1 Make sure your phone is on (see Phone Info, make sure your SIM card is Turning your phone on and off). properly inserted into your Treo XXX. If your phone number still does not appear in Phone 2 Press Phone...

  • Page 24: Setting Up Your Computer For Synchronization

    Windows or Quarantined files are not installed on your Mac computers. Treo XXX, nor are they deleted. These files are placed in a new folder on your Windows XP SP2, Windows Media Center computer: C:\Program Files\Palm\<device Edition 2005, and Vista: name>\PalmOS5 Incompatible Apps.
  • Page 25 OS device—whether it’s a handheld or a example, on the device shown here, Treo—to your new Treo XXX, so long as the 22.4 – 17 .5 = 4.9. This means that space taken up by all the info you want to 4.9MB of space is occupied on this...
  • Page 26 Calendar (Date Book), Tasks (To Do), Select a device name for your • and email. Refer to the Treo XXX; be sure to select the same documentation that came with your name that you used for your old previous device for instructions on device.
  • Page 27 If you have trouble upgrading or finding software. quarantined files, see Upgrading. 2 Insert the Palm Software Installation CD into the CD drive on your computer. Installing the desktop synchronization software Even if you already own a...
  • Page 28 3 If you are installing on a Mac, The installation process prompts you • double-click the CD icon on the desktop, to connect your Treo XXX to your and then double-click the Palm computer. Go to the next section. Software.pkg icon.

  • Page 29: Synchronizing Information—The Basics

    You are now ready to synchronize; go to Synchronizing means that info you enter or Synchronizing information—the basics. change in one place (your Treo XXX or your computer) is automatically entered or changed in the other; so there’s no need to enter the info twice.
  • Page 30 Palm Desktop. Windows Palm Desktop All apps sync with Palm Desktop. Palm Desktop All apps sync with Palm Desktop. S Y N C H R O N I Z I N G I N F O R M A T I O N — T H E B A S I C S...
  • Page 31 Do not disconnect the sync cable from the Palm Software Installation CD until you see this message. that came with your Treo XXX—even if you sync with Outlook or another third-party Problems synchronizing? See application. See Installing the desktop Synchronization for troubleshooting synchronization software for instructions.
  • Page 32 Windows Vista: Username > Documents > Palm > HotSyncUsername S Y N C H R O N I Z I N G I N F O R M A T I O N — T H E B A S I C S...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2: Moving Around On Your Palm Treo Xxx Smart Device

    Learning to move around on your Treo XXX is similar. Most applications on your device use the same set of controls in the same way. So once you learn how ®...

  • Page 34: Moving Around The Screen

    In this chapter Moving around the screen ....... . 29 Using the keyboard .
  • Page 35 In this guide, we use arrow DID YOU KNOW icons to indicate directions on the 5-way. To move around the Treo XXX screen, you These are different from any onscreen arrows can use the 5-way navigator for that you tap with your stylus or select with the one-handed navigation, or you can tap 5-way to display pick lists.
  • Page 36 M O V I N G A R O U N D O N Y O U R P A L M T R E O X X X S M A R T D E V I C E Highlighting and selecting items On most screens, one item—a button, a list entry, or a check box—is highlighted by...
  • Page 37 Tap and drag the stylus across the text • they appear when you press Menu you want to highlight. To get the most out of your Treo XXX, it’s a To highlight a word, double-tap it. • good idea to familiarize yourself with the To highlight a paragraph, triple-tap it.
  • Page 38 M O V I N G A R O U N D O N Y O U R P A L M T R E O X X X S M A R T D E V I C E Stylus: Use your stylus to tap the pick list.

  • Page 39: Using The Keyboard

    Shift/Find Menu Space When using the keyboard, most people The Treo XXX includes a DID YOU KNOW find it easiest to hold the Treo with two hands keyboard backlight that turns on and off when and use the tips of both thumbs to press the the screen turns on and off.
  • Page 40 M O V I N G A R O U N D O N Y O U R P A L M T R E O X X X S M A R T D E V I C E Entering lowercase and uppercase letters Press Option , and then press the...
  • Page 41 M O V I N G A R O U N D O N Y O U R P A L M T R E O X X X S M A R T D E V I C E 1 Enter the character that corresponds to the symbol or accented character you want.
  • Page 42 M O V I N G A R O U N D O N Y O U R P A L M T R E O X X X S M A R T D E V I C E Symbols and accented characters Enter…...

  • Page 43: Opening Applications

    M O V I N G A R O U N D O N Y O U R P A L M T R E O X X X S M A R T D E V I C E Opening applications Using the quick buttons The front of the Treo XXX has three quick buttons—Phone, Calendar, and When you open an application using a Messaging—that open applications.
  • Page 44 M O V I N G A R O U N D O N Y O U R P A L M T R E O X X X S M A R T D E V I C E Each quick button opens two applications: Using Applications View You can access all available applications To turn on your Treo XXX and open a • through Applications View. button’s primary application, simply press the button.
  • Page 45 M O V I N G A R O U N D O N Y O U R P A L M T R E O X X X S M A R T D E V I C E You can press and hold Applications from any screen on your Treo to select from a list of your most recently used applications.
  • Page 46 M O V I N G A R O U N D O N Y O U R P A L M T R E O X X X S M A R T D E V I C E O P E N I N G A P P L I C A T I O N S...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3: Your Phone

    You can effectively manage multiple calls, such as swapping between calls, sending text messages to ignored calls, and creating conference ® ™ calls with up to five callers. Your Palm Treo XXX smart device helps you perform all these tasks with ease.

  • Page 48: Turning Your Treo™ Xxx Smart Device On And Off

    In this chapter Turning your Treo™ XXX smart device on and off ....43 Making calls ......... . . 45 Receiving calls .
  • Page 49 The phone and the screen of your Treo XXX can be turned on and off separately. You can wake up the screen to use just the organizer and media applications of your Treo XXX (such as 2 Press Center to turn off Keyguard.
  • Page 50 Y O U R P H O N E Turning your phone on and off You know your phone is on and that you’re inside a coverage area when you When your phone is on, it is connected to go to the Main tab of the Phone AT&T network (provided you are in a application and you see the Signal...

  • Page 51: Making Calls

    Y O U R P H O N E Making calls Status icons There are several ways to make a call. Try them all to find out which way you like best. Dial Pad Dialing using the onscreen Dial Pad Call Log 1 Press Phone Favorites...
  • Page 52 Option.) by contact name or phone number. You can add contacts directly into your Treo XXX (see Adding a contact), but the fastest way to enter lots of contacts is to enter them in your desktop software and then synchronize to transfer them to your Treo XXX (see Synchronizing information—...
  • Page 53 Y O U R P H O N E the basics). You can also import contacts To restart your search, press Backspace from your SIM card (see tips on Viewing to delete letters or numbers you’ve entered. your SIM Phonebook). Or press Phone to return to the Main tab in 1 Press Phone the Phone application.
  • Page 54 Bluetooth headset to voice-dial calls through your headset. Dialing with a speed-dial favorite button Your Treo XXX comes with a few predefined speed-dial favorite buttons, but you can also create your own favorites. See Creating a speed-dial favorite button.
  • Page 55 Y O U R P H O N E You can see all the contact numbers for If you can’t use the 5-way or stylus to the selected person or business. Highlight a highlight and dial a phone number on a web speed-dial favorite button and press Space page or in a message, it means that your Treo on the keyboard.
  • Page 56 Y O U R P H O N E To select from your call history list: You can send a text message DID YOU KNOW Select the Call Log tab, highlight the from Contacts or your Call Log by highlighting number you want to call, and then press a number, pressing Center on the 5-way, and Send...

  • Page 57: Receiving Calls

    When your phone is off, your calls go to voicemail. The headset button may work differently on headsets other than the one provided with your Treo XXX. If you are playing music on DID YOU KNOW your Treo and a call arrives, the music pauses...

  • Page 58: Using Voicemail

    Y O U R P H O N E To silence the phone while it is ringing, do If you can’t connect to the AT&T voicemail one of the following: system, contact AT&T for assistance: Press any key on your Treo except •...
  • Page 59 Y O U R P H O N E What can I do when When you have messages that you have not listened to, a Voicemail icon also I’m on a call? appears in the title bar of the Phone application.
  • Page 60 You can set how long the DID YOU KNOW device and switch to holding your screen stays at full brightness during phone Treo XXX to your ear. calls. See Optimizing power settings for details. Puts a call on hold, and the call status changes to On Hold.
  • Page 61 Remember: To manage an active call when connect a headset (see Using a the touchscreen is disabled, use the hardware hands-free device). buttons on your Treo XXX. 2 Press Applications Ending a call 3 Select the icon for the application you want to open.
  • Page 62 Y O U R P H O N E 4 When you’re ready to leave the app, You can turn the Add New Number open another app or press Phone prompt on and off. In Contacts, open the to return to Active Call View. Options menu, and select Preferences.
  • Page 63 Y O U R P H O N E 6 Select New to create a new contact, or select Add to add this number to an existing contact. 7 Enter the information for the entry, and then select Done. Making a second call You can make a second call while your first call is still active.
  • Page 64 Y O U R P H O N E conversations with each caller. When the Making a conference call second call comes in, you hear a call You can join a total of five other calls in a waiting tone and the Call Waiting dialog conference call, provided that your box appears.
  • Page 65 Y O U R P H O N E Forwarding all calls You can forward all your calls to another telephone number. You can also selectively forward certain calls (see Forwarding calls under certain conditions). Please check with AT&T your network operator about availability and pricing of forwarded calls, as additional charges may apply.
  • Page 66 If the forwarding number does not your Treo XXX is off, or you are outside a • appear in the pick list, select Edit coverage area.

  • Page 67: Entering Names And Phone Numbers

    Y O U R P H O N E Off/No service: Forwards calls when 4 Select Totals from the Record menu. your Treo XXX is not connected to a mobile network. 6 If the forwarding number appears in the pick list, select the number. If the...
  • Page 68 Y O U R P H O N E can also assign a photo and ringtone ID to that contact, so you know when they call you. Adding a contact 1 Press Phone 2 Select the Contacts tab. 3 Press Menu 4 Select New Contact from the Record menu.
  • Page 69 Y O U R P H O N E Display a number pad that waits for 3 Begin entering one of the following for you to enter a number: Enter a w the contact you want to view or edit: between digits in a phone number, First name (JOH for John) •...
  • Page 70 Y O U R P H O N E 4 Select the name of the entry you want screen to view the next or previous to open. step in the directions. 6 Select Map, and wait for Google Maps to locate matching items. Select an item, Select From to •...
  • Page 71 Caller ID ringtones can let you know who is calling before you even look at your Treo XXX. This is a great way to identify calls from important people in your life and to screen calls that you’d prefer not to answer.
  • Page 72 Y O U R P H O N E 5 Select the Ringtone pick list and select You can assign a ringtone to an entire a tone for this contact entry. category of contacts. For example, use a special ringtone for categories such as Family, Work, or Golf Buddies.
  • Page 73 You can add unknown numbers to an port—provided the device supports beaming existing contact or create a new contact ® with Palm OS devices. Go to Contacts or to entry. the Main tab in the Phone application, open List By: Sets whether the Contacts list the Record menu, and then select Beam Business Card.

  • Page 74: Defining Favorite Buttons

    Y O U R P H O N E If you imported contacts from your SIM The predefined Bill Balance and My card to Contacts, you may want to uncheck Minutes favorites are AT&T services. If you the Show SIM Phonebook box to avoid have questions about these services, please seeing duplicate entries.
  • Page 75 Record menu and then selecting Organize Favorites. For more info about upgrading, see Upgrading ® from another Palm OS by ACCESS device. You can define additional digits to dial, Creating a speed-dial favorite button such as a password or extension.
  • Page 76 Quick Key. Then when you want to call her, This is an easy way to send messages to a go to the Phone app and press and hold M. group of people. Your Treo XXX dials the number. Editing a favorite button 7 Select OK. 1 Press Phone...

  • Page 77: Using A Hands-Free Device

    Distribution Profile (A2DP) Using a hands-free The headset designed for Treo 180/270/ device 300 is not compatible with your Treo XXX. Check the specifications for your If you need to use your phone while driving hands-free device to confirm compatibility.
  • Page 78 If you hear a headset buzz or experience 3.5mm connector, you need to purchase a poor microphone performance, your headset stereo adapter. Visit go.palm.com/treoxxx-att/ may be incompatible with your Treo XXX. go.palm.com/treoxxx/ for more info on audio accessories. Prepare your...
  • Page 79 Bluetooth connections. If you change characters (letters and numerals only) to the device name, you need to recreate any improve the security of your Treo XXX. The partnerships you have already created. longer the passkey, the more difficult it is for the passkey to be deciphered.
  • Page 80 Treo. When a call Hang up a call and answer a call-waiting • comes in, your Treo XXX rings and the call hands-free device beeps. Even if you answer the call on your Treo, the call goes Place a call on hold and answer a •...

  • Page 81: Customizing Phone Settings

    Select the Auto can also download ringtones to your computer answer pick list and select whether you and then email them to your Treo XXX. want your hands-free device to automatically answer incoming calls and Selecting ringtones how quickly it answers.
  • Page 82 6 Select the Vibrate pick list and select 1 Press Phone when you want your Treo XXX to 2 Press Menu vibrate for an incoming call. 3 Select Options, and then select Sound 7 (Optional) Uncheck the Escalate ring Preferences.
  • Page 83 New in Sound & Alerts Preferences. the volume level. 6 Select the Vibrate pick list and select Selecting Phone alert tones when you want your Treo XXX to You can set various tones for various types vibrate for a phone alert. of alerts.
  • Page 84 Y O U R P H O N E To increase the volume, press the 3 Select Options, and then select Phone • upper half of the Volume button. Display Options. To decrease the volume, press the 4 Set any of the following options: •...
  • Page 85 Y O U R P H O N E If you select the Typing starts contacts search option, you can still enter a phone number from the Main tab in the Phone app. If you start typing digit keys that can be a phone number, the device automatically switches to the Dial Pad and looks for the phone number.
  • Page 86 4-digit extension; your Treo XXX Your Treo XXX is compatible with select automatically dials the rest and makes TTY devices. You can connect a TTY/TDD the call. You can also create contact...

  • Page 87: What Are All Those Icons

    Y O U R P H O N E the TTY device supports digital wireless transmission. To use TTY, you may need to make additional arrangements with your network operator AT&T. Please contact your network operator’s the AT&T customer service department for more information. 1 Press Phone 2 Select the Dial Pad tab.
  • Page 88 Treo XXX is communicating with another Bluetooth device. W H A T A R E A L L T H O S E I C O N S ?
  • Page 89 Y O U R P H O N E This icon replaces the Bluetooth Your battery is being charged. icon when your Treo XXX is The lightning bolt turns from red connected to a Bluetooth to green when the battery is fully hands-free device.
  • Page 90 Y O U R P H O N E You are available for Push to Talk GPRS (General Packet Radio KEY TERM calls. Your Ringer switch is set to Service) A mobile connectivity technology Sound On and you that provides persistent data connections. automatically hear PTT calls.

  • Page 91: Chapter 4: Your Email And Other Messages

    You already know how efficient email and messaging are for ® ™ staying in touch. Now your Palm Treo XXX smart device brings you a new level of convenience: email on the go. Enjoy the ease and speed of communicating with friends, family, and colleagues anywhere you can access the AT&T...

  • Page 92: Which Email Application Should I Use

    In this chapter Which email application should I use? ..... . . 87 The VersaMail® application ....... 91 Xpress Mail .

  • Page 93: Your Email Application

    AT&T network operator account You can use Versamail to do all of the before you can use email on your Treo XXX. following: Access an email account that’s set up • on your Mac computer. Check fee-based Internet mail, such as •...
  • Page 94 Y O U R E M A I L A N D O T H E R M E S S A G E S Access Contacts on your device to • address email messages. Access email from up to eight email •...

  • Page 95: Xpress Mail

    Y O U R E M A I L A N D O T H E R M E S S A G E S Then choose this app… If you want to… Access an email account that’s set up on my Mac computer Check fee-based Internet mail, such as Yahoo! Mail Plus Access email from an existing account without extra...
  • Page 96 Y O U R E M A I L A N D O T H E R M E S S A G E S Then choose this app… If you want to… Sync your email and organizer info with your company’s ®...
  • Page 97 VersaMail settings. Airmail.net Gmail HughesNet Windows: Start > Programs > Palm Apple.Mac Juno Mac: Insert the Palm Installation CD and AT&T (mMode Mail.com click the link to the User Guide for the & Worldnet) VersaMail Application in the Mediacom Documentation folder.
  • Page 98 Y O U R E M A I L A N D O T H E R M E S S A G E S Covad USA.net continue with account setup after you open the application. Select Continue Verizon DSL and go to step 5.
  • Page 99 Y O U R E M A I L A N D O T H E R M E S S A G E S Setting up VersaMail to work with other providers 1 Press Applications and select Email 2 If this is the first time you are setting up VersaMail, you are asked if you want to continue with account setup after you open the application.
  • Page 100 Y O U R E M A I L A N D O T H E R M E S S A G E S 9 Select the Mail Type pick list, and then select POP , IMAP , or Outlook Mail (EAS) (based on the info you received from your system administrator or ISP).

  • Page 101: Sending Messages

    Y O U R E M A I L A N D O T H E R M E S S A G E S You can also select Advanced to set more options for incoming and outgoing messages. 13 Select Done. Advanced settings include the DID YOU KNOW Reset Advanced Settings button.
  • Page 102 Y O U R E M A I L A N D O T H E R M E S S A G E S 3 Enter the subject and message text. VersaMail makes up to five DID YOU KNOW attempts to send a message;...
  • Page 103 Y O U R E M A I L A N D O T H E R M E S S A G E S 3 From the Type pick list, select Photo/ 3 From the Type pick list, select Sounds. Video.

  • Page 104: Viewing Messages

    Y O U R E M A I L A N D O T H E R M E S S A G E S 2 On the New Message screen, select the red paper clip icon in the upper-right corner. 3 From the Type pick list, select the type of file to attach—for example, Address, Appointment, or Memo/Text.

  • Page 105: Tasks

    View, Install, or Unzip, depending on you can open with the built-in software the attachment file type; Save to card to save on your Treo XXX (for example, Microsoft the attachment to an expansion card; or select Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files;...

  • Page 106: Screen

    Y O U R E M A I L A N D O T H E R M E S S A G E S 3 When you finish with the attachment, To quickly switch between folders in list • select Done to return to the view, select the folder pick list at the Attachments dialog box.
  • Page 107 Application on your computer. otherwise manage the messages in each Windows: Start > Programs > Palm account. Mac: Insert the Palm Installation CD and 1 Press Menu click the link to the User Guide for the 2 Select Accounts, and then select an VersaMail Application in the account.
  • Page 108 You can set up VersaMail to automatically more often. download new email messages to your Treo XXX with the Auto Sync feature. 6 Select the Start Time and End Time boxes, and then select the hour, the You need to set up a separate Auto Sync minute, and AM or PM to enter the time schedule for each email account.

  • Page 109: Phone

    Y O U R E M A I L A N D O T H E R M E S S A G E S 3 Select a listed action. Setting preferences for getting messages 4 Do either of the following: 1 From any mailbox screen, press Menu To cancel an ongoing action, select...

  • Page 110: Email

    The maximum only): Downloads only unread mail to message size that you can retrieve is your Treo XXX. If you don’t check this 60KB for the body text and box and you select Get & Send, all the...

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