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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Proton Model R957M-2-5...
  • Page 2 1.4.78 and Applications version 1.6.0 and Desktop: version 1.6.0. © 1997-1999 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. RIM, Research In Motion and the RIM logo are trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion – Registered, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Page 3 FCC compliance statement (USA) FCC Class B Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Industry Canada Certification This device complies with Industry Canada RSS 119, under certification number Pending. IC Class B compliance This device complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Welcome ..................xi About this guide ................xiii Customer support ................ xiv Introduction ................. 1 Contents of your package ...............1 The Proton solution .................2 Wireless service instructions ............2 Proton components ................3 LCD components ................9 Getting started ................15 Activating your Proton ..............15 Turning on the radio ..............16...
  • Page 6 Using the Calendar function ............74 Using the MemoPad and Calculator ........81 Using the MemoPad function ............81 Using the Calculator function ............84 Customizing your Proton’s options ........87 Customizing Proton options ............87 Proton options ................88 Connecting to your PC ..............96 Frequently asked questions ............
  • Page 7 Messages ..................101 Punctuation ...................103 Resetting the Proton ..............104 Advanced user’s tips .............. 107 Tips for navigating ...............107 Tips for selecting ................110 Tips for editing ................110 Specifications ................115 Index ..................119...

  • Page 9: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information Remember to follow any special regulations governing the use of the Proton and always switch it off in areas where radio devices are forbidden, or when it may cause interference or danger. Any safety laws and regulations pertaining to the use of cell phones and two- way radios will likely apply to your use of the Proton.
  • Page 10 Use only those battery types specified in this User’s Guide. The use of any other may disable the Proton and may be dangerous. Discard the Proton properly. As the unit contains a lithium ion cell, neither the Proton nor the lithium ion cell (nor the AA battery) should be disposed of in fire.

  • Page 11: Welcome

    Welcome Proton is a mobile email solution that includes the Proton, Proton cradle, Proton Desktop Software, and flat-rate airtime on a nationwide wireless data network. The Proton is a powerful handheld computer with full-featured Address Book, Appointment Calendar, Task List, MemoPad, and Calculator. The cradle and desktop software allow you to synchronize with popular desktop Personal Information Management (PIM) software.
  • Page 12 Calendar Add, edit, and delete tasks and mark tasks as complete. Tasks Set the alarm on the Proton to sound daily. Alarm Use the MemoPad to keep track of com- pose, edit, and delete important notes.

  • Page 13: About This Guide

    A summary of all key combinations begins on page 6. Chapter 10, ‘Frequently asked questions,’ includes commonly asked questions about the Proton. Consult this section for help with any questions you may have while using the Proton. To meet your specific needs, the Proton offers different ways of performing the same function (i.e., you can choose to use the...

  • Page 14: Customer Support

    6-line display option. The Proton also has an 8-line display option. For your convenience, important information and a summary of tips can be found in the Proton Quick Reference Card included in your Proton package. Customer support For customer support: •...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction You are about to experience the freedom of mobility and the power of staying in touch. With the Proton Solution, you can enjoy constant connectivity to your email, wherever you are. You can send, read, and respond to important messages, as well as update contact lists and calendar items, all from a wearable Proton.

  • Page 16: The Proton Solution

    Wireless service instructions Your access number – Personal Identification Number (PIN) – on the wireless data network and the Proton’s serial number are located on the back of the Proton. You can also find your PIN number in the 6WDWXV...

  • Page 17: Proton Components

    LCD screen The LCD screen displays your messages, contacts’ addresses, and configuration information. You can also review information about your Proton’s status on the LCD screen such as signal strength. The LCD backlight is activated when you press the key three times successively.
  • Page 18 Address Book, Calendar, MemoPad, and Tasks functions.) For example, all messages that you have either read at your desktop or on the Proton, will be marked as read in both places. With the Proton in the cradle, you can also backup and restore information and load new applications on to the Proton.
  • Page 19 Once the desktop software is properly installed and the cradle is connected to your PC, simply place the Proton in the cradle. See page 96 of this guide or refer to the Proton Desktop Manager online help for information on how to connect the cradle to your PC.
  • Page 20 Introduction — Proton components Key assignment chart Description • Roll the trackwheel with your thumb to scroll up and down through screen lines, fields, and menu items. • Click (press down) the trackwheel with your TRACKWHEEL thumb to invoke actions similar to the click function of a mouse used with your PC.
  • Page 21 Introduction — Proton components Description • Press to activate num lock mode. SHIFT Press again to return to normal SHIFT case mode. An ‘N’ icon appears in the top right corner of your screen when num lock mode is activated.
  • Page 22 Introduction — Proton components Description • key enables you to move BACKSPACE backwards and delete characters. • The key also enables you to hide a menu, BACKSPACE similar to a typical key. • Press the key repeatedly to BACKSPACE invoke the +RPH screen.

  • Page 23: Lcd Components

    Introduction — LCD components LCD components The Proton’s LCD screen is composed of function screens and menus. These screens and menus also display several icons to indicate Proton and message status. Other icons provide navigational aid. Proton function screens All functions are represented on the LCD...
  • Page 24 BACKSPACE +RPH this screen. The following icons appear on the Proton’s LCD +RPH screen in a functions list. They display the functions available on the Proton. Icon Description Messages Compose Saved Messages Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Introduction — LCD components Icon Description Search Messages Address Book Calendar Tasks Alarm MemoPad Calculator Options Lock Turn Radio Off / Turn Radio On Power Off Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 26 Introduction — LCD components Proton status icons These icons appear on the Proton’s LCD screen to indicate battery power, coverage levels, and modes. Icon Description Battery power indicator Coverage level indicator Packets are being sent Packets are being received key mode is activated...
  • Page 27 Introduction — LCD components Message status icons These icons appear on the Proton’s LCD screen to indicate the status of sending, sent, and received messages. Icon Description Message is being sent. Message has been sent out to the network. Message that was sent to another Proton PIN number has been delivered.
  • Page 28 Introduction — LCD components Navigational icons These icons appear on the Proton’s LCD screen to indicate positions within fields, lists, menus, and screens. Icon Description Indicates the cursor position You are at the bottom of a menu or screen; scroll the trackwheel up to view more items.

  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Activating your Proton + + R R P P H H Press down on the trackwheel to turn on the Proton. The screen appears. Using the trackwheel, scroll to highlight an icon. The name of the function represented by the highlighted icon will appear at...

  • Page 30: Turning On The Radio

    32:(5 2)) icon. Turning on the radio When you first receive your Proton, the radio will be turned off. You must turn on the radio before you can send and receive messages. In the +RPH...

  • Page 31: Registering With The Network

    (as indicated by the bars beside the antenna icon in the top right corner of the +RPH screen). In rare cases, you may need to manually register your Proton if the Welcome messages do not arrive. In the +RPH...

  • Page 32: Quick Start Setup

    Once you have followed the other steps to get started with your Proton, you should customize how you’d like the Proton to notify you of new messages and set any of the other Proton options. See page 88 for details on all of these options.

  • Page 33: Setting The Alarm

    Options You return to the 'HYLFH 2SWLRQV screen. Setting the alarm The Proton has an $ODUP function that you can set to tone at the same time every day. Select from six different tone settings and three volume levels. In the...
  • Page 34 Save Options Note Pressing any key will silence the alarm, but the alarm is not disabled. The Proton will sound at the set time again even if it has been silenced. To disable the alarm, set the Alarm field to...

  • Page 35: Sending A Message

    . The default is Medium High Sending a message Once you have properly configured the Proton, and as long as you are wirelessly connected to and running the Proton Desktop Software, you are ready to send messages. To compose and send a message You can send a message to an existing contact or add a new contact while composing your message.
  • Page 36 Message is being sent. Message has been sent out to the network. Message is pending (will be sent later). This icon would appear if, for example, you were out of a coverage area or the network was busy. Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 ENTER When you are ready to send the message, click the trackwheel to view the menu and click Send Message 0HVVDJHV screen appears and you can view the sent message’s status. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Reading A Message

    See Chapter 3, “Composing & sending messages” on page 31 for detailed information on formatting and composing messages. Reading a message When the Proton receives a new message, it will provide one of the following notification types: no notification, beep, beep and vibrate, or vibrate only.

  • Page 39: Using Password Protection

    2SWLRQV function, you can also specify the length of time that the Proton is idle before the password security screen appears. Once the Proton is left idle for that amount of time, you will need to enter your password to access the Proton.
  • Page 40 Proton for security reasons. See the Proton Desktop Manager online help for more information on the Backup/Restore tool. To enable password protection You should set a password so that no one can access your Proton without knowing the password. +RPH 237,216...
  • Page 41 In addition, if you power 6HFXULW\ off the Proton with the password security screen still enabled, you will need to enter the password once you power on the Proton again. Once the password is set, you can access the icon on /2&.
  • Page 42 Proton. To lock the Proton Once you have enabled your password in the 6HFXULW\ screen, you can lock the Proton when it is unattended. An icon of a key will +RPH appear on the screen. In the...
  • Page 43 The information you entered in the screen of the 2ZQHU Proton options will appear on the password security screen. If you did not enter any information, default Proton informa- tion appears. See page 92 for more information on the screen. 2ZQHU...

  • Page 44: Composing & Sending Messages

    Proton’s main components as well as the general procedures required for sending and reading messages using the Proton. Now, find out all about the different features the Proton offers for advanced composing and sending capabilities. Sending a message to multiple...

  • Page 45: Sending Messages To Other Protons

    Sending messages to other Pro- tons A PIN is a number that the wireless data network service uses to identify each Proton on the network; it is similar to a phone number. Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 46 Composing & sending messages — Sending messages to other Protons If you know the PIN of another Proton, you can use that number to send a message to that peer Proton. Note Messages sent to a PIN do not go through your desktop.

  • Page 47: Customizing The Auto Signature

    Proton Desktop Software. See the Proton Desk- top Software Installation & Getting Started Guide or the Proton Desktop Manager online help for more information. You can also send a message to a Proton using a one-time PIN number. See page 23 for information. Substitute with...

  • Page 48: Attaching Address Book Entries

    , followed by your subject. <confirm> Compose the message and then send it. When the message has been delivered to the recipient’s Proton, you will receive a new message indicating that your sent message has arrived. Note You will have to access the...

  • Page 49: Setting Message Options

    Click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Change Option The following dialog box appears. Roll the trackwheel to change options. Click the trackwheel once you have changed the option’s setting to your preference. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 50: Using Autotext To Compose A Message

    0HVVDJHV Using AutoText to compose a mes- sage The Proton’s AutoText function automatically replaces text you type with pre-programmed text. You can increase how quickly you compose messages by using AutoText. By configuring the AutoText entries and adding new ones for your specific needs, you can use AutoText to: •...
  • Page 51 While typing a message in the screen, type the text ‘hte’ The text is a default AutoText entry that tells the Proton ‘hte’ to automatically replace the text with the correctly spelled word ‘the’ As soon as you press the...
  • Page 52 Press while you roll the trackwheel to move left and right across the screen. Type your changes to the current entry. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Save Item Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 Edit AutoText You can also edit AutoText entries from the Backup/Restore tool in the Proton Desktop Manager. See the Proton Desk- top Manager online help for more information. To delete an AutoText entry If you do not wish to keep an AutoText entry (either a default entry or one that you added), you can delete it.

  • Page 54: Automatic Formatting

    AutoText function to reduce your typing time dramatically. Auto capitalization As you compose a message, you do not have to worry about pressing the key to capitalize words — the Proton has 2 SHIFT methods of performing capitalization for you! •...

  • Page 55: Inserting Symbols

    Num lock mode is activated and you can enter numbers in any screen. Press again to turn off num lock mode. SHIFT Inserting symbols Enhance your messages by inserting symbols from the Proton’s symbols library. Note You can insert symbols into screens other than (such as...
  • Page 56 You can also insert international characters into your messages. Roll the trackwheel as you press and hold a letter with associated international characters to scroll through the available characters. Release the letter once you find the one you want. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Receiving & Reading Messages

    In this chapter, learn about your options for received messages, how to access more of a long message, and how to open file and Address Book attachments. When you receive a new message, the Proton will display visual notification on the +RPH screen and will provide other notification, depending on how you have set your notification options.
  • Page 58 Note If you are using Microsoft Outlook as your email program and you reply to a received message using your Proton, the correspoinding message in your corporate Inbox will be marked as read and replied to. If you forward a message, the corresponding message will be marked as read and for- warded.

  • Page 59: Receiving Long Messages

    Occasionally, the message you receive may be longer than what the network can transmit. In this case, the maximum amount of data allowed is sent to your Proton and the remainder is stored in your corporate email Inbox. You can access the rest of your message by following this procedure: Open the message.

  • Page 60: Opening An Address Book Attachment

    Open a received message and read it. Scroll to the end of the message; if there is an Address Book attachment for you to open, you will see the following: Position the cursor on the attachment and click the trackwheel to view the menu. Click Open Attachment Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Adding Attachments To Your Address Book

    You can add the Address Book attachment to your list of contacts. Open an Address Book attachment and view it. Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Save Address The attachment is added to your Address Book. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 62: Managing Messages

    Managing messages Chapters 3 and 4 discuss the features and functions that the Proton provides for sending and receiving messages. Now, find out how you can organize, customize, and search the messages screens to access new and stored messages in seconds.
  • Page 63 You can also search for messages while in the 0HVVDJHV screens. 6DYHG 0HVVDJHV In the +RPH screen, scroll to and click the 6($5&+ 0(66$*(6 icon on the functions list. 6HDUFK 0HVVDJHV screen appears. Enter the keywords that you would like to search for. Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 64 Managing messages — Searching messages In the field, you can configure the Proton to Search List: search all messages, the saved messages, or the Messages list. In field, you determine how you want the search results Show: to appear. You can show all messages, only the sent messages, or only the received messages that match your search criteria.

  • Page 65: Saving And Recalling Search Terms

    You can only save the criteria of one search at a time. Saving messages Save important messages by copying them to a separate list. The 6DYHG 0HVVDJHV function helps to manage the size of your Messages list. Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 Close In the +RPH screen, scroll to and click the 6$9(' 0(66$*(6 icon in the functions list. 6DYHG 0HVVDJHV screen appears and you can see that the message has been copied to this folder. Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 Scroll to and click Open Message The saved message opens and you can resume composing. When you’ve finished composing, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Choose to save again or to send the message. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Deleting Messages

    Note If the Proton’s memory is full and you receive new mes- sages, the Proton will delete the oldest messages in the Messages list to accomodate new ones. Saved messages are not deleted.
  • Page 69 You can delete more than one message by selecting a date field. In the 0HVVDJHV screen, scroll to a date field. With the date field highlighted, click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Delete Prior Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Resending A Message

    Note Scroll to the top of the original message to find out why the message did not send properly. See the Proton Desktop Manager and Proton Desktop Redirector online help for explanations of possible error messages. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Marking A Message As Unread

    Mark Unread. If you mark a message as unread on your Proton which has already been read on your desktop, and you synchronize your Proton and your PC, the message will be marked as read on both your Proton and your desktop.

  • Page 72: Using The Address Book

    It also stores personal information such as any notes you’d like to associate with a specific contact. You can also include PIN numbers for contacts with Proton. Add as many different contacts as you like! Customizing Address Book options...
  • Page 73 Click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Save Options You return to the $GGUHVV %RRN screen. Note You can also access the Address Book options in the screen when composing a message. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Adding Address Entries

    You can also type your contact’s full name in the First: field and press the key. The first name will Last: ENTER appear in the field and the last name will appear in the First: field. Last: Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 75 PIN: Enter your contact’s PIN number. This number, unique to each Proton, is assigned by the wireless data network service and allows you to send a message to another Proton without using an email address. You do not need the key to enter numbers in this field.
  • Page 76 Address: Enter your contact’s street address. There are 2 fields for long addresses. City: Enter your contact’s city. State/Prov: Enter your contact’s state or province. ZIP/Postal Code: Enter your contact’s zip code or postal code. Country: Enter your contact’s country. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Searching Address Entries

    ENTER Searching address entries The Proton’s powerful search tool enables you to go directly to a specific contact so you do not have to scroll through a lengthy address list. Type the first letter or letters of the name of the contact you want to find.

  • Page 78: Editing Address Entries

    When you have made all the changes to the address entry fields, click to view the menu. Select by clicking Save Address again. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Deleting Address Entries

    You return to the $GGUHVV %RRN screen and the entry is no longer in your contact list. Note You can also delete Address Book entries from the (GLW screens. $GGUHVV 9LHZ $GGUHVV Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 80: Managing Tasks And Appointments

    Managing tasks and appointments The Proton contains two functions to help you manage and 7DVNV schedule appointments and tasks. Use the function to make a list of tasks that need to be completed. Use the &DOHQGDU function to keep track of appointments and events, including the duration of the appointment, the location, and any additional notes.
  • Page 81 The task has been deferred or is waiting. The task has not been started or is in progress. Tasks entry fields 7DVNV screen will contain the following entry fields: Task: Enter the subject of the task. Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 82 Edit the task by changing the fields in this screen. Once you have finished viewing or editing the fields in this screen, click to view the menu. Scroll to and select Save Task Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 83 The following dialog box will appear, asking if you want to delete the task. Click You return to the 7DVNV screen where the task is no longer in the list. Note You can also delete all completed tasks by scrolling to and clicking Delete Completed Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 84 Press M to change the task’s status without viewing the menu. To set tasks’ options You can modify the options for how your Task list is organized. In the 7DVNV screen, click to view the menu. Scroll to and click Options Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Using The Calendar Function

    To switch from Calendar view to Agenda view The default view for this function is Agenda view. If you change it and exit the function, the view you switch to becomes the default view the next time you access the function. Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 86 The following instructions outline how you can add appointments from Agenda view. This procedure also applies for adding appointments in Calendar view. In the +RPH screen, scroll to and click the &$/(1'$5 icon on the functions list. Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 See page 91 for information on the screen. 1RWLI\ Appointment entry fields 1HZ $SSRLQWPHQW screen contains the following entry fields: Subject: Enter the subject of the appointment. Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 88 Edit the information in the Subject: fields. Scroll to the Location: Date: Start Time: End Time: field. Click to view the menu, then click Reminder: Change Option Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 89 To delete appointment entries You can delete appointments from your Calendar after the appointment has passed. Note Appointments which are more than 30 days old are auto- matically deleted. Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 90 With the date field highlighted, click the trackwheel to view the menu. Scroll to and click Delete Prior The following dialog box appears. Click to delete all appointments prior to that date. Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 91 If you want to delete multiple appointments in Calendar view, highlight a date with appointments and click to view the menu. Scroll to and click . All Delete Appointments appointments for the day will be deleted. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 92: Using The Memopad And Calculator

    Using the MemoPad and Calculator The Proton contains a MemoPad to help you organize important memos. A Calculator function is also included, which allows you to perform simple mathematical operations. Using the MemoPad function 0HPR3DG You can use the function to add, edit, view, and delete memos.
  • Page 93 Scroll to and click Edit Memo 0HPR screen appears. Press the key as you roll to scroll horizontally through the text to make your edits. Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 94 The following dialog box appears asking if you want to delete the memo. Select by clicking the trackwheel. 0HPR3DG You return to the screen and the memo is no longer in the list. Note You can delete memos in the screen only. 0HPR3DG Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Using The Calculator Function

    Pressing will perform the same action as scrolling to ENTER and clicking the equal sign on the Proton’s calculator dis- play. Press or the key to clear the Proton’s calcu- BACKSPACE lator display.
  • Page 96 ’ and click the trackwheel. You EXIT can also continue to press the key to exit. BACKSPACE Note You cannot scroll to and press to exit the calcu- EXIT ENTER lator. Pressing will perform the last mathematical ENTER calculation again. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 97: Customizing Your Proton's Options

    In Chapter 2, ‘Getting started,’ you found the procedure for setting message notification options. Refer to this chapter to learn how to make the most of the Proton by customizing all of the options to suit your specific needs. Note...

  • Page 98: Proton Options

    Save Options You return to the 'HYLFH 2SWLRQV screen. Proton options The following pages list the Proton’s options and provide page references for further information. About $ERXW screen contains Proton copyright information. You cannot change the information in this screen. Press...
  • Page 99 Eastern (-5) Savings: Select whether or not you want daylight Daylight savings to be adjusted automatically. By default, the Proton is set to adjust for daylight savings ( ). The setting only needs to be Support set once. It should only be set to...
  • Page 100 American subscribers, the default is U.S. Note It is possible to get a Proton service that allows you to switch dynamically between both Canada and the United States. It is, however, more expensive for cross-border roaming. Talk to your Proton Service Representative for more information.
  • Page 101 You can set the Proton message notification to tone/vibrate, vibrate, tone, or none. See page 18 for information on how to set the notify options. In Holster: Customize the way the Proton notifies you of a new message while it is in the holster. Choose from: Tone...
  • Page 102 Note Escalating volume indicates that the Proton should start with quiet notification and progress to louder notification. Number of Beeps: Select the number of beeps the Proton should make before notification stops. Choose from beeps. Priority Only: Select whether or not you want to be notified of all messages or only those with a high priority.
  • Page 103 Your choices are either 6 or 8 lines. The default display is line Key Tone: Set the key tone if you want the Proton to emit a tone each time a key is pressed. By default, the key tone is set to...
  • Page 104 AutoText entries. PIN: This is the Proton’s address number. Other Proton users can use this address number to send messages directly to you. ESN: This is the Proton’s serial number.
  • Page 105 Customizing your Proton’s options — Proton options Serial Db Access: Indicates the version of the Backup and Restore protocol DLL. MemoPad: Indicates the version of the 0HPR3DG function. Crypto SK: Indicates what version of the encryption key is active. Message List: Indicates the version of the 0HVVDJHV function.

  • Page 106: Connecting To Your Pc

    Customizing your Proton’s options — Connecting to your PC Connecting to your PC You can connect the Proton to your PC to backup and restore data, synchronize applications, and reconcile email. Connecting the Proton to a computer for transferring data requires the cradle and the Proton Desktop Software.
  • Page 107 Information on the desktop and on the Proton can be reconciled and synchronized. For example, if you mark a task as complete on the Proton and you put it in the cradle and synchronize your data, the task is marked as complete on your desktop. Similarly, if you add a new appointment to your desktop calendar and synchronize, the new appointment will be added to the Proton’s calendar.

  • Page 108: Frequently Asked Questions

    Use vibrate notification option because it requires less power than tone notification. See page 91 for information on the notifi- cation options of the Proton. • Avoid using the Proton for long messages. The reply with text feature also makes your messages longer, draining the battery faster.

  • Page 109: Home Screen

    Avoid using the backlighting feature because it requires a lot of power. • Turn off your Proton’s radio when you are not reading mail or when receiving your mail is not urgent. This can save a large amount of the battery’s power.

  • Page 110: Messages

    You can tell that messages have not been sent because they have a clock icon beside them. • Check that the Proton’s radio modem has been turned on, and that you are within range of network coverage. See 20 for infor- mation on how to turn on the radio.
  • Page 111 Is your Proton in the cradle connected to your PC? in the cradle and you selected the option not to forward mes- sages when the Proton is in the cradle, you will not receive any messages on your Proton. Take the Proton out of the cradle to find out if the messages are forwarding properly.

  • Page 112: Punctuation

    If the returned message was moved or deleted on your desktop, forwarding or replying to the message will fail. Resend the message. The copy of the message on the Proton is used and the message is successfully transmitted. See page 59 for informa- tion on how to resend messages.

  • Page 113: Resetting The Proton

    6WDWXV screen. There is also a tiny hole located on the back of the Proton below the bottom label. You can access it to reset the Proton. Normally, you will not need to use this button. However, if the Proton ‘locks up’...
  • Page 114 Frequently asked questions — Resetting the Proton Manager to ensure that all information has been restored. See the Proton Desktop Manager online help for more information. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Advanced User's Tips

    Advanced user’s tips This chapter is intended for advanced users. It contains several tips and shortcuts you can use on the Proton to increase the speed and efficiency of using your Proton. Tips for navigating General tips If you want to...
  • Page 116 Go to the next message in the list Go to the previous message in the list Go to the next unread message in the list Go to the list of saved messages while in the +RPH screen or 0HVVDJHV screen Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 117 Switch between calendar and agenda view in the Calendar screen Go to Today in calendar view of the &DOHQGDU screen Go to the next day or month in the &DOHQGDU screen &DOHQ Go to the previous day in the screen Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 118: Tips For Selecting

    Select Cancel in a pop-up dialog box BACKSPACE Open the highlighted item in any list ENTER or menu Tips for editing General tips If you want to... press/type... Delete the highlighted character, BACKSPACE message, address, appointment, or autotext entry Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 119 Insert a period and capitalize the next twice SPACE letter Open the 6HOHFW 6\PERO screen SPACE Insert a symbol (while in the 6HOHFW scroll to the symbol and 6\PERO screen) click press the associated letter below the symbol you need Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 120 If you want to... press/type... Enter an open angle bracket br + SPACE Enter the current date ld + SPACE Enter the current time lt + SPACE Enter a close angle bracket rb + SPACE Proton — User’s Guide...
  • Page 121 While entering a new AutoText entry, you can use a macro to represent the text you want to insert or the action to perform. You can enter one of the following macros: short date, long date, short time, long time, backspace, delete, or the % character. Proton — User’s Guide...

  • Page 122: Specifications

    Specifications Mechanical Properties Weight: Size (LXWXH): 34.6”X3.1”X0.70” Memory: 5 MByte Flash memory 0.5 MB SRAM Display and control features Display: Full graphic LCD with backlighting, 160 x 160 pixel viewing area Controls: Thumb-operated trackwheel; PC-style keyboard Message Red LED indicator plus an audible Notification: beeper, mechanical vibrator, and on- screen notification -- configurable by...
  • Page 123 Radio specifications Network 900 MHz Mobitex networks Support Interface MASC (Mobitex Asynchronous Commu- Protocols: nications) protocol; RAP (RIM’s Radio Access Protocol). Frequency Transmitting: 896 to 902 MHz, 12.5 kHz Channels Receiving: 935 to 941 MHz, 12.5 kHz Channels Regulatory compliance...

  • Page 124: Index

    Index About hot keys, xiii this guide, xiii Activating your handheld, 15 Adding address entries, 63 Address Book adding attachments from messages, 49 adding entries, 63 attaching entries to messages, 35 customizing options, 61 deleting entries, 68 description of, xii editing entries, 67 editing tips, 112 entry fields, 64...
  • Page 125 Attachments adding to your Address Book, 49 opening Address Book attachments, 48 receiving, 47 Auto signature, customizing, 34 Automatic formatting, 42 capitalization, 41 email fields, 41 number fields, 42 number lock, 42 punctuation, 42 Automatic On/Off, description of, 88 AutoText adding new entries, 38 deleting entries, 40 description of, 38...
  • Page 126 managing tasks and appointments, 69 package contents, 1 receiving and reading messages, 45 using MemoPad and Calculator, 81 Calculator description of, xii exiting, 85 using, 81, 84 Calendar adding appointments, 75 appointment entry fields, 76 deleting appointments, 78 deleting multiple entries, 79 description of, xii editing appointments, 77 shortcuts, 109...
  • Page 127 Composing messages, 31 saving messages while composing, 56 using AutoText, 37 Confirmation of messages, 34 Connecting to a PC, 96 Contents of package, 1 Cradle connecting handheld to PC, 96 description of, 4 Customer support, xiv Customizing Address Book options, 61 auto signature, 34 handheld options, 87 message options, 36...
  • Page 128 Alarm, xii AutoText, 38 BlackBerry solution, 2 Calculator, xii Calendar, xii Compose, xi cradle, 4 functions, xi handheld options, 95 holster, 4 icons, 10 LCD screen, 3 Lock, xii MemoPad, xii message status icons, 51 Messages, xi Options, xii Power On/Off, xiii Saved Messages, xi Search Messages, xi serial port, 5...
  • Page 129 AutoText entries, 39 memos, 82 task status, 73 tasks, 71 tips, 107 Email reconciling, 96 Enabling alarm, 19 handheld options, 87 password security, 26 FCC compliance, iv File attachment, receiving, 47 Finding your PIN, 2 Formatting automatic capitalization, 41 automatic punctuation, 42 email fields, 41 messages automatically, 42 number fields, 42...
  • Page 130 Getting confirmation of messages, 34 started, 15 technical support, xiv Handheld activating, 15 components, 3 connecting to your PC, 96 cradle, 4 customizing options, 87 holster, 4 LCD screen, 3 locking, 28 quick setup, 18 resetting, 104 serial port, 5 status icons, 12 turning off, 16 Handheld options...
  • Page 131 Status, 94 Holster, description of, 4 Home screen, 10 FAQs, 100 icons, 10 Hot keys, 6 Icons description of, 10 handheld status, 12 message status, 13, 51 navigational, 14 task status, 70 Including Address Book entries in messages, 35 Industry Canada, certification, iv Inserting symbols, 42 Introduction, 9 Key assignment chart, 6...
  • Page 132 function menus, 9 function screens, 9 graphics, 14 Lock using, 28 Lock, description of, xii Managing appointments, 69 messages, 51 tasks, 69 Marking messages as unread, 60 MemoPad adding memos, 81 deleting memos, 83 description of, xii editing memos, 82 using, 81 viewing memos, 82 Menus, 9...
  • Page 133 editing tips, 112 FAQs, 103 formatting automatically, 42 managing, 51 marking as unread, 60 opening Address Book attachments, 48 options for received messages, 45 reading, 24, 45 receiving, 45 receiving confirmation, 34 resending, 59 saving, 56 saving attachments in your Address Book, 49 saving while composing, 56 searching, 52 sending one-time, 23...
  • Page 134 One-time message, sending, 23 Opening Address Book attachment, 48 file attachments, 47 Options customizing for the Address Book, 61 customizing for your handheld, 87 description of, xii received messages, 45 setting for messages, 36 setting for tasks, 73 Password using, 25 Password security screen, 28 disabling, 27 enabling, 26...
  • Page 135 Radio turning off, 17 turning on, 16 Reading, messages, 24, 45 Recalling search terms, 54 Received messages options, 45 saving, 54 Receiving Address Book attachments, 48 confirmation of messages, 34 file attachments, 47 messages, 45 Reconciling email, 96 Registering with the network, 17 Removing address entries, 68 appointments, 78...
  • Page 136 Safety information, x Saved Messages, description of, xi Saving Address Book attachments, 49 address entries, 63 messages, 56 messages while composing, 56 received messages, 54 search terms, 54 sent messages, 54 Screens, 9 Search Messages, description of, xi Search terms recalling, 54 saving, 54 Searching...
  • Page 137 Setting Address Book options, 61 alarm, 19 date, 89 handheld options, 87 message notification options, 18 message options, 36 password security screen, 28 task options, 73 time, 89 Setup for your handheld, 18 Switching from Calendar to Agenda view, 74 Symbols, inserting, 42 Synchronizing data, 96 Tasks...
  • Page 138 editing, 107 editing address entries, 112 editing AutoText, 112 editing Calendar, 112 editing messages, 112 navigating messages, 108 navigating Tasks and Calendar, 109 selecting, 110 Tips for editing autotext, 112 calendar, 112 general, 110 Transferring data, 96 Troubleshooting, 99 Turn Radio On/Off, description of, xiii Turning on the radio, 16 Turning on/off handheld, 15, 16...
  • Page 139 Viewing address entries, 66 appointments, 77 memos, 82 tasks, 71 today's appointments, 78 Welcome, xi...

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