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  • Page 2 Sidekick II Reference Guide 27-2002-01 Rev. G - Release 2.0 - July 13, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Danger, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome! 6 I. Device Controls 8 Opening and Closing the Display 8 Phone Controls 9 Control Buttons 10 II. Registration 12 III. Device Basics 16 Battery Charger 16 USB Port 17 Wrist Strap Holder 17 The Jump Screen 18 Title Bar and Indicators 19 Menus 20 Device Settings 21...
  • Page 4 Customization 24 Default Locale Setting 25 Typing and Editing Text 25 Navigating in Text Boxes 25 Deleting Text 26 Entering Special Unicode Characters 26 Cut, Copy, Paste 27 AutoText 27 IV. The Desktop Interface 28 V. Using the Applications 30 Phone Make a Phone Call 30 Answer a Phone Call 31...
  • Page 5 Web Browser Browse the Web 34 Bookmark a Web Page 34 Email Send an Email Message 35 Fetch Email from External Accounts 35 Fetch Email Using Your Device’s Web Browser 39 Attach a Photo to an Email Message 39 Address Book Add a Contact to the Address Book 40 Import Address Book Contacts 41 Calendar...
  • Page 6 ™ Download Fun Catalog Purchase Items 45 Manage Your Purchases 46 Instant Messaging Sign On 47 Send an Instant Message 47 Switch Between IM Conversations 48 VI. Keyboard Shortcuts 49 VII. Troubleshooting 50 VIII. Handling and Safety Precautions 54 Battery Handling 54 Device Handling and Use 55 Battery Charger Handling 56 Radio Frequency Exposure 57...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for buying a Sidekick II. Your Sidekick II will change the way you communicate, get organized, and stay connected. Your Sidekick II connects seamlessly to wireless networks, which gives you the ability to browse the Internet, exchange instant messages, and send and receive email with image attachments.
  • Page 8 Here’s what you’ll find in the box: Sidekick II Device SIM Card Battery Charger (AC Adapter) Hands-Free Headset Carrying Case Start Guide Reference Guide T-Mobile Welcome Guide If any of these items are missing, please contact T-Mobile’s Customer Care department.

  • Page 9: Device Controls

    Device Controls Opening and Closing the Display To open the display, press your left thumb on the lower-left corner of the display and gently push up in a clockwise direction. The display will spring smoothly into the open position. Alternatively, use your right index finger to push down gently on the upper- right corner of the display.

  • Page 10: Phone Controls

    Phone Controls MUTE ON / OFF VOLUME BUTTONS + DIAL PAD Use the dial pad within the keyboard to dial a number using just your right hand. END CALL and SEND CALL buttons end a phone call or clear the screen of a number you’ve typed. Press place a call to the phone number you’ve typed or highlighted in a list.

  • Page 11: Control Buttons

    Control Buttons MENU JUMP WHEEL Pressing the wheel selects a highlighted item or opens a pop-up menu. Rotate the wheel up/down to reverse/advance the current selection through the “selectable” items on a screen, or to scroll up/down a Web page. Use the SEND CALL the phone, these buttons will page up and page down.
  • Page 12 LEFT SHOULDER RIGHT SHOULDER BUTTON BUTTON DIRECTIONAL PAD POWER BUTTON VOLUME BUTTONS DIRECTIONAL PAD (D-Pad) Press up/down/left/right to scroll or move within text fields, and navigate in games. The D-Pad “rocks” into four different directions or positions. LEFT AND RIGHT SHOULDER buttons The function of these buttons depends on which application you’re using.

  • Page 13: Ii. Registration

    II. Registration Before you can start using your Sidekick II, you must complete the registration steps, as explained in step 3 in the Start Guide. This section of the Reference Guide takes you through the registration process in more detail. Note that these instructions are for new users (not returning users).
  • Page 14 Type your first and last names. Use the keyboard to type your First name, then rotate the wheel to highlight the Last name field. Type your last name, scroll to highlight the Next button, then press the wheel to advance to the next screen. Select a username.
  • Page 15 Select a password. Select a password that follows the rules below then type it in the text box: Passwords must contain 4-15 characters, can include both  letters and numbers, but no spaces, single quotes ('), semicolons (;), backslashes (/), or percent signs (%). Passwords are case-sensitive.
  • Page 16 Read and agree to the end-user agreement. Before you can finish registration, you must read and agree to the end- user agreement. You can read it in a number of places: by selecting the on-screen View Agreement link, in “Legal Information” on page 60 of this Guide, or from the Desktop Interface.

  • Page 17: Device Basics

    III. Device Basics Battery Charger Your device comes with a built-in rechargeable lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery. The battery should be fully charged when you receive your device, but if it isn’t, follow the instructions below to charge the battery. Warning Only use the battery charger provided with your device to charge your battery, or you risk damaging your device.

  • Page 18: Usb Port

    Let the device charge for at least four (4) hours. Rest the device in a safe place and let the battery charge for at least four hours, or overnight, to ensure maximum battery life. As the device is charging, you will see the bars in the battery icon fill repeatedly from left to right in an animated fashion.

  • Page 19: The Jump Screen

    The Jump Screen The Jump screen is your entry point to all the device applications. Go to the Jump screen from any screen by pressing splash screen is selected by default. Press From this menu you can open device-wide Settings and Controls screens. You can also Sign In, view Network Status, open Hints, put the device into Key Guard mode, and Power Off your device from this menu.

  • Page 20: Title Bar And Indicators

    Title Bar and Indicators The device display indicators appear at the top of your screen at all times. Device Basics...

  • Page 21: Menus

    Sound Profile Setting. When you have sound turned off (“Silent” sound profile), the title bar will indicate whether you have flashing lights or vibration set for alerts or notifications. From left to right, the icons indicate: totally silent (no sound, flashing lights, or vibration), flashing lights only, and vibration only. Communication Services Notifications.

  • Page 22: Device Settings

    Device Settings Sound and Display Controls To silence your device and adjust the system and phone sound volume, open the Sound Controls by pressing . Select a sound “profile” from MENU DONE the list. Customize profiles from the Jump menu Settings > Sound Profiles screen.

  • Page 23: Backlighting

    Backlighting For better screen visibility in poor light, enable backlighting: Press then select Settings > Battery & Display. Select the Automatically turn on when using device check box to enable backlighting. Select the length of time you want backlighting to stay on from the Turn off after pop-up menu.

  • Page 24: Device Privacy Code

    To change the default key guard idle time setting: Press JUMP Settings > Key Guard & Security. In the first section of the Key Guard & Security screen, “Key Guard”, the key guard idle time pop-up is selected by default. Press the wheel to open the pop-up.

  • Page 25: Customization

    Customization Your device is designed so you can set up many of its features to suit your preferences. You specify device-wide preferences using the Settings screens accessed from the Jump screen menu. You can also customize many of the applications, including the following: Setting your favorite Web home page (Web Browser) ...

  • Page 26: Default Locale Setting

    Default Locale Setting If, at any time, you must change the default locale used on your device, you can do so from the Locale Settings screen: Press JUMP then select Settings > Locale. The Locale screen appears. All available languages (locales) are listed in the Language pop-up menu. Select the language you wish to set as your default.

  • Page 27: Deleting Text

    Deleting Text To delete a character to the left of the cursor, press the DEL key  To delete a character to the right of the cursor, press SHIFT +  To delete all the characters on one line, press ALT + ...

  • Page 28: Cut, Copy, Paste

    Cut, Copy, Paste To cut, copy, or paste text you have typed, follow these instructions: Position your text cursor next to the text you want to cut or copy. (Use the D-pad’s arrows to position the text cursor.) Hold down the Shift key while pressing a D-pad arrow. As you select text, it is shown highlighted.

  • Page 29: The Desktop Interface

    The Desktop Interface The data you store in your device’s Email, To Do, Calendar, Address Book, Notes, and Camera applications are also available for viewing or editing on the Web from any computer connected to the Internet. Information in your account is stored on secure servers in a data center protected by extensive physical security and firewalls.
  • Page 30 Desktop Interface Jump Page The Desktop Interface...

  • Page 31: Using The Applications

    Using the Applications Phone Make a Phone Call Enter the number you want to call by using any of these dialing methods: From the Jump screen, press and hold the wheel or press  SEND CALL numbers. Highlight the number, then place the call by pressing SEND CALL From the Jump screen or Phone, open the display ...

  • Page 32: Answer A Phone Call

    Answer a Phone Call When your device signals there is an incoming phone call, the display will show the name of the caller and the icon or photo associated with that caller in your Address Book (see “Add a Contact to the Address Book” on page 40). Press the wheel to select Answer or press To hang up, select Note...

  • Page 33: Change Your Phone Ringtone

    Change Your Phone Ringtone Press Phone application. Press Highlight the Incoming phone call ring pop-up menu, then press the wheel. The menu reveals the ringtone categories. First highlight a category, then press the wheel to open the submenu of ringtones. As you scroll through the songs, you can preview each song by hovering over it for a few seconds.

  • Page 34: Import Contacts From Your Sim Card

    Import Contacts from Your SIM Card If you already have a SIM card from T-Mobile, you can import the phone numbers you have stored on the SIM card into your device’s Address Book. First, insert the SIM card with the contacts into your device, then: to go to the Jump screen.

  • Page 35: Web Browser

    Web Browser Browse the Web Press then press the wheel to open the application. Start typing the address of the Web page you wish to visit. The Go To dialog box opens automatically, showing the address you are typing. What you type appears in the top field of the Go To dialog box. Possible URL matches, and the option to search for the text you type, appear in the drop-down menu.

  • Page 36: Email

    Email Send an Email Message Press JUMP press the wheel to open the application. Press MENU press the wheel to go to the Compose screen. The text cursor is in the To field; type the name or email address of the person to whom you wish to send an email.
  • Page 37 The instructions below explain how to fetch email from external accounts by using your device. Note that you can also set up accounts from the Email application on the Desktop Interface. Press press the wheel to open the application. If you want your external email messages to be fetched to a new email folder, press Press screen.
  • Page 38 Some popular Web-based email providers and their Mail Server names are provided below for your convenience. If you have an email account through your ISP, contact them for more assistance. Some ISPs require additional configuration or charge a fee to download email. Web Email Provider Yahoo! ®...
  • Page 39 Scroll to the bottom of the screen, past the account information you have already provided, to the From Name field: If you leave these fields blank, your default POP or IMAP account name and address will be used. Specify alternative names or addresses in these fields as you wish.

  • Page 40: Fetch Email Using Your Device's Web Browser

    Fetch Email Using Your Device’s Web Browser If there is a Web interface to your email account, you can use your device’s Web Browser application to sign in to those accounts and check your email. Some popular email Web sites are listed below: Yahoo! ®...

  • Page 41: Address Book

    Address Book Add a Contact to the Address Book You can store up to 2000 contacts in your Address Book. Press then press the wheel to open the application. Press press the wheel to go to the New Contact Identity screen. To create a contact, you only need to type basic “identity”...

  • Page 42: Import Address Book Contacts

    Scroll through the New Contact fields (Personal Info, Phone, Email, and so on), selecting Add or Edit to open screens in which you can add contact information. You can set a custom ringtone for your contact in the Phone number screen! To select a choice from a pop-up menu, such as using the wheel, then press once.

  • Page 43: Add An Event To Calendar

    The Import page includes step-by-step instructions for completing the import process. The following file types (exported formats) can be imported: Microsoft Outlook for PC (.txt file)  Microsoft Outlook Express for Mac (.txt file)  Microsoft Entourage for Mac (.txt file) ...

  • Page 44: Notes

    Notes Create a Note You can create and store up to 50 notes. Each note can be up to 8000 characters, which is about four pages in a paperback. to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Notes, then Press JUMP press the wheel to open the application.

  • Page 45: Camera

    Camera Take a Photo You can create and store up to 36 photos in your Gallery. Press press the wheel to open the application. Press button To set the flash, open the “Normal” for no flash (the default setting), “Flash” for regular flash, “Night” for a slower shutter speed with no flash, and “Lowlight Flash”...

  • Page 46: Download Fun ™ Catalog

    Download Fun Purchase Items Download ringtones, applications, games, and more! You’ll find that browsing and purchasing items is easy: to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight the Download Press JUMP Fun catalog, then press the wheel to open the application. Wait while the latest catalog contents load...

  • Page 47: Manage Your Purchases

    To listen to a brief sample of a ringtone or view sample screen shots of an application before you purchase it, select the Preview button. Select Purchase to step through the simple on-screen purchase process. Once purchased, your item will be downloaded to your device, network connectivity permitting.

  • Page 48: Instant Messaging

    Instant Messaging Sign On Press to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight your Instant JUMP Messaging application, then press the wheel to open the application. The Sign On screen appears. Type your username and password (passwords are case-sensitive), then select the Sign On button.

  • Page 49: Switch Between Im Conversations

    Switch Between IM Conversations You can have up to 10 IM conversations open at the same time. If you do have more than one IM conversation open, you can quickly switch between conversations by doing one of the following: Menu - Press ...

  • Page 50: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Keyboard Shortcuts Call a speed dial number Redial last number Answer an incoming call Ignore an incoming call (call will forward) Hang up active call Mute your device when ringing Create a new note, message, event, task, to do, or contact Insert special Unicode character Discard item Send a composed email or...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    VII. Troubleshooting How do I know when my account has been activated? Once your account has been activated by T-Mobile, you will see a “Welcome” message on your screen. If the Welcome message doesn’t appear on your device within 48 hours after registering, contact T-Mobile’s Customer Care department.
  • Page 52 How can I improve radio reception when I’m in a “fringe” coverage area? Try the following to improve radio reception: • Use the hands-free headset and position the phone away from your body. • Walk to a window if you are indoors. •...
  • Page 53 Why do the Web pages I open using the device’s Web Browser application appear different from the pages I open on my desktop computer? The Web pages displayed on your device have been reformatted so they are easier to read on a small display. The same information displays; it’s just laid out on the screen so that it’s easier to view from your device.
  • Page 54 What should I do if I need a replacement part for my device or if I need to have my device repaired? Contact T-Mobile’s Customer Care department for troubleshooting support. How secure is my account data on the Desktop Interface? There may be sensitive information stored in contact information (credit card numbers for example) that must be secure! Information in your account is stored on secure servers in a data center...

  • Page 55: Handling And Safety Precautions

    Handling and Safety VIII. Precautions The Sidekick II is a mobile computing device that is susceptible to breaking if dropped or subjected to severe shock. Please handle the device carefully. Before using your device, please read the precautions listed below carefully as they provide essential information for the safe handling of the product, and for the protection of the users and others from possible harm.

  • Page 56: Device Handling And Use

    Device Handling and Use • Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify your device. Such action may result in bodily injury, or damage to the unit or other property. • Never touch liquid that might leak from a broken liquid crystal display (LCD), as doing so may cause a skin rash.

  • Page 57: Battery Charger Handling

    Battery Charger Handling • The device is intended for use when supplied with power from the battery charger included in the box with your device. Other usage will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous. • Charge the device within the temperature range of 0 to 40 degrees Celsius, or 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, for the fastest charging time.

  • Page 58: Radio Frequency Exposure

    Radio Frequency Exposure THIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.

  • Page 59: Regulatory Compliance Information

    The highest SAR value for this model device when tested for use at the ear is 0.54 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this Guide, is 0.75 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among device models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements.) While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various devices and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.

  • Page 60: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    FCC Declaration of Conformity This wireless device, model number PV-100, manufactured by Sharp Corporation, complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 61: Legal Information

    Legal Information Danger® Service and End-User License Agreement IMPORTANT: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS SERVICE AND END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THE “AGREEMENT”) BETWEEN YOU AND DANGER, INC. (“DANGER”) BEFORE YOU USE YOUR SIDEKICK DEVICE (THE “DEVICE”). YOUR USE OF THE DEVICE OR THE SERVICE FOR THE DEVICE SHALL CONSTITUTE YOUR BINDING ACCEPTANCE OF ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
  • Page 62 Ownership. The Software is licensed to you, not sold. Danger and its licensors retain exclusive ownership of all proprietary rights, including all patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark and other intellectual property rights worldwide, in and to the Service and the Software (including any corrections, bug fixes, enhancements, updates or other modifications thereto).
  • Page 63 does not imply any endorsement of the materials on such third party Web sites or any association with their operators. It is your responsibility to review the privacy policies and terms of use of any other Web site you visit. In no event will Danger be liable to you in connection with any Web sites, content, products, services, materials, or practices of a third party.
  • Page 64 NO WARRANTIES. THE SERVICE AND SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED BY DANGER ON AN “AS IS” BASIS. DANGER HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THE SOFTWARE (INCLUDING ANY INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS THAT YOU MAY ACCESS THROUGH THE SERVICE), INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, ACCURACY OF INFORMATIONAL CONTENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING...
  • Page 65 Applicable Law and Jurisdiction. the Software will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws that would require the application of the laws of a different state. You also consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the Superior Court of Santa Clara County for state claims and the Northern District of California for federal claims in all disputes arising out of or relating to the Software or the Service.
  • Page 66 WHAT INFORMATION DOES DANGER COLLECT? It is important to know that we collect different types of information. We use each type of information in different ways, as explained in more detail below. The terms defined below are used throughout our Privacy Notice. 1.
  • Page 67 Private Data and Online Communications Danger stores certain information on its servers at your request. As described above, you may request that Danger retrieve email messages from email accounts maintained by third parties. The content of Instant Messaging conversations may also be temporarily stored on Danger’s servers pending delivery to your wireless device. In addition, you may store addresses, calendar information, to do lists, notes, and photographs on the Danger Service, either through your wireless device or by uploading such information at the Danger Service Web Site.
  • Page 68 Anonymous Information Anonymous Information may be shared with third parties for research, analysis, or other similar purposes. Danger will only share Anonymous Information with third parties if the information is disclosed in a manner that does not identify individual subscribers to the third parties concerned. ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE MY INFORMATION TO BE SHARED WITH THIRD PARTIES? Danger may disclose Personal Information and/or Anonymous Information if required to do so by law or in the good-...
  • Page 69 WHAT TYPES OF SECURITY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE TO PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION? Danger maintains a variety of physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to guard your information. For example, information transmitted from your wireless device to the Danger Service is automatically encrypted for your protection. Once your information reaches us, it resides on a server that is heavily guarded both physically and electronically.
  • Page 70 Audiovox is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by you for a third party.
  • Page 71 Purchaser must contact Audiovox within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorization. Audiovox is not responsible for products or parts received without a warranty service authorization. BE SURE TO BACK UP DATA AND REMOVE ANY CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY, OR PERSONAL INFORMATION BEFORE RETURNING PRODUCT FOR SERVICE.
  • Page 72 T-Mobile is a registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.

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