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Page 2 Congratulations on the purchase of your new T-Mobile Dash. Please Read Before Proceeding. THIS DEVICE IS NOT FULLY CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING. YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE DEVICE’S OUTER CASING.
Page 3: Important Health Information And Safety Precautions
Important Health Information and Safety Precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.
Page 4 puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 140˚F. WARNING! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 140 specified batteries.
Page 5 SAFETY IN AIR CRAFTS Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when on board an aircraft, remember to place your phone in Flight Mode by turning off the phone radio in Comm Manager.
Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE • Avoid using your device near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building). • Avoid using your device near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio. • Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal.
Page 7: General Precautions
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS • Heed service markings Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside these compartments should be done by an authorized service technician or provider. • Damage requiring service Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions:...
Page 8 • Avoid pushing objects into product Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. • Mounting Accessories Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Getting to Know your Phone and Its Accessories ...14 1.2 Inserting the SIM Card ...20 1.3 Installing a Micro SD Card ...21 1.4 The Home Screen ...21 1.5 Status Indicators and Program Icons ...23 1.6 Using the Start Menu ...26 1.7 Using the Quick List ...27 1.8 Entering Information ...27...
Page 10 Chapter 3 Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 3.1 About ActiveSync ...40 3.2 Setting Up ActiveSync ...40 3.3 Synchronizing Information ...43 3.4 Synchronizing via Bluetooth ...49 3.5 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures ...50 3.6 Setting Up E-mail Security ...51 Chapter 4 Managing your Phone 4.1 Personalizing your Phone ...54 4.2 Adding and Removing Programs ...59...
Page 11 5.4 Using Comm Manager ...75 5.5 Using Bluetooth ...76 5.6 Using Wi-Fi Connection ...85 Chapter 6 Sending Messages and Using Outlook 6.1 Using E-mail and Text Messages ...88 6.2 Using Picture Messages ...99 6.3 Using Pocket MSN Messenger ... 107 6.4 Using Calendar ...
Page 12 Chapter 8 Using Other Applications 8.1 Using ClearVue Suite ... 150 8.2 Using Speed Dial ... 153 8.3 Using Voice Speed Dial ... 155 Appendix A.1 Regulatory Notices ... 158 A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x ... 162 A.3 Specifications ... 163 Index...
Page 13: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Getting to Know your Phone and Its Accessories 1.2 Inserting the SIM Card 1.3 Installing a Micro SD Card 1.4 The Home Screen 1.5 Status Indicators and Program Icons 1.6 Using the Start Menu 1.7 Using the Quick List 1.8 Entering Information 1.9 Battery Information 1.10 Customizing Volume Touch Strip Settings...
Page 14: Getting To Know Your Phone And Its Accessories
1.1 Getting to Know your Phone and Its Accessories...
Page 15: Getting Started
Item Function 1. Speaker Listen to a phone call. 2. Display Screen 3. Left SOFT KEY Press to perform the command shown in the label above the button. 4. SEND Press to dial a phone number, answer a call, switch to another call, or put a call on hold.
Page 16 16 Getting Started...
Page 17 Item Function 18. POWER Press to turn on (more than 1 second) and off the phone. Or press and quickly release the POWER button to display the Quick List, which allows you to change profiles, open Comm Manager, and enable/disable key lock and enable/disable device lock.
Page 18: Led Indicator Lights
LED indicator lights Various colors that might display in the two LED Indicators are summarized here. Top LED Status Solid green Battery is fully charged. Blank Battery case is empty, no SIM card inserted or phone is off. Solid amber Battery is charging or the phone is using ActiveSync to synchronize with a PC.
Page 19 Accessories The following accessories are provided with the phone: Accessory Function 1. AC adapter Recharge the phone battery. 2. USB cable Connect your phone to a PC to synchronize data and/or to charge the phone. 3. Stereo headset Provide a volume control slider and a Send/End button. You can press the button to pick up a call or put a call on hold or press and hold the button to end the call.
Page 20: Inserting The Sim Card
1.2 Inserting the SIM Card Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is given to you by T-Mobile and contains your basic subscriber information, such as your phone number and your address book. Before you begin, ensure that the phone is turned off. Open the cover and remove the battery Hold the phone in one hand with the keyboard...
Page 21: Installing A Micro Sd Card
Replace the battery Align the exposed metal contacts on the edge of the battery with the prongs in the body of the phone then gently push the top of the battery into place. Press the bottom part of the battery into place. 1.3 Installing a Micro SD Card You can install a Micro SD (Secure Digital) card on your phone to have an alternative storage place for your images, video, music, and other phone...
Page 22 Home Screen Select a recently-used program, and open it directly from the Home screen. Displays the current status of your Wi-Fi connection, T-Mobile, date, and the time. Select to open the Comm Manager. Select to view the details of a missed call. Displays the number of new text messages, Multimedia Messages, and E-mail messages.
Page 23: Status Indicators And Program Icons
1.5 Status Indicators and Program Icons The following table lists common status indicators and their meanings. Icon Description New e-mail or text message (SMS, Short Message Service) New MSN Messenger message Dialing while no SIM card is inserted Voice call in progress Data call in progress Calls forwarded Call on hold...
Page 24 The following table lists icons of the programs that are already installed on your phone. Icon Program Description ActiveSync Synchronizes information between your phone and a PC. Calculator Performs basic arithmetic and calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Calendar Keeps track of your appointments, and creates meeting requests.
Page 25 Description Icon Program Games Lets you play two games: Bubble Breaker and Solitaire come with your phone. HotSpot Lets you see if you are in the T-Mobile HotSpot coverage Status area. Internet Allows you to browse Web and WAP sites, and to download Explorer new programs and files from the Internet.
Page 26: Using The Start Menu
Icon Program Task Manager Keeps track of all running programs on your phone. Tasks T-Mobile HotSpot T-zones Video Recorder Voice Notes Voice Recorder Voice Speed Dial Windows Media Player 1.6 Using the Start Menu The Start menu is located at the bottom-left corner of the Home screen and displays various program icons that are spread across one or more screens.
Page 27: Using The Quick List
1.7 Using the Quick List The Quick List offers convenient access to a list of functions, such as locking your phone, and keyboard, opening Comm Manager, and choosing a different profile. For more information about profiles, see Chapter 4. To access the Quick List Brieﬂy press (press and quickly release) the POWER button.
Page 28 Lowercase text input Uppercase text input, caps lock Uppercase text input Numeric or symbol (labeled in blue color) input, locked You can do the following with the QWERTY keyboard: • To type lowercase letters, press the keys using your thumbs or ﬁngers. •...
Page 29: Battery Information
To enter text in XT9 mode Press and then press SPACE. On the menu, select XT9 English. While typing, words will appear at the bottom of the screen. Use the NAVIGATION CONTROL to choose the word you want to insert then press the CENTER SELECT Key.
Page 30: Customizing Volume Touch Strip Settings
To manage a low battery When the low-battery warning appears, do the following: Immediately save your current data. Synchronize with your PC to charge the battery. Turn oﬀ your phone. 1.10 Customizing Volume Touch Strip Settings Use the Volume Touch Strip to adjust your system’s and/or in call volume. To customize Volume Touch Strip settings Select Start >...
Page 31: Chapter 2 Using Phone Features
Chapter 2 Using Phone Features 2.1 Using the Phone 2.2 Making a Voice Call 2.3 Receiving a Voice Call 2.4 In-Call Options 2.5 Additional Dialing Information...
Page 32: Using The Phone
2.1 Using the Phone You can use your phone to make, receive, and keep track of voice calls, and send text messages (SMS, Short Message Service) and Multimedia Messages (Multimedia Messaging Service). You can also dial a phone number directly from Contacts, and easily copy SIM contacts to Contacts on the phone.
Page 33: Making A Voice Call
If you select Vibrate, the sound is muted and the phone will vibrate when you receive a call. The Vibrate icon ( None in the Ring tone list mutes the phone. For more information about sounds, see “Choose how to be notified about events or actions” in Chapter Note To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, use the VOLUME TOUCH STRIP on the side of the phone.
Page 34: Make A Call From Contacts
Make a call from Contacts On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts. Select the desired contact, and press SEND ( You can also select the desired contact in the contact list, and press the CENTER SELECT Key twice (once to view the contact details, and once to dial the associated number).
Page 35: Receiving A Voice Call
• To send an e-mail, select Menu > E-mail. • To ﬁnd the duration of a call, select Menu > View Timers. • To remove a call or number from Call History, select Menu > Delete. • To remove the list of calls or numbers from Call History, select Menu >...
Page 36: In-Call Options
2.4 In-Call Options Your phone provides various options for managing multiple calls at the same time. You are notified when you have another incoming call, and you have the choice of ignoring or accepting the call. If you are already on a call and accept the new call, you can choose to switch between the two callers, or set up a conference call between all three parties.
Page 37: Additional Dialing Information
• To add additional persons to your conference call, select Menu > Hold, enter the phone number, and then select Resume to return to the call. To turn on and oﬀ the Speakerphone The built-in Speakerphone allows you to talk hands-free or lets other people listen to the conversation.
Page 38 Insert a pause in a dialing sequence Some international calls require a pause in the dialing sequence in order for the call to process successfully. On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts. Select the contact entry that contains the phone number in which you want to insert a pause, and press the CENTER SELECT Key to open the contact card.
Page 39: Chapter 3 Synchronizing Information And Setting Up E-Mail Security
Chapter 3 Synchronizing Information and Setting Up E-mail Security 3.1 About ActiveSync 3.2 Setting Up ActiveSync 3.3 Synchronizing Information 3.4 Synchronizing via Bluetooth 3.5 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures 3.6 Setting Up E-mail Security...
Page 40: About Activesync
3.1 About ActiveSync ActiveSync synchronizes information on your phone with information on your PC such as Outlook content. ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or cellular network with Exchange Server if your company or service provider is running Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync. Specifically, you can use ActiveSync to: •...
Page 41 If you will synchronize your phone with Exchange Server, select the Synchronize directly with a server running Microsoft Exchange Server check box and then click Next. On the Exchange server credentials screen, enter the Exchange server address, your user name and password, and the domain name. If you do not know what the Exchange server address and domain name are, you can check with your network administrator, or you can check them in your computer by trying the following procedure:...
Page 42 In the System Properties dialog box, click the Computer Name tab. You will then see the domain name. On your phone, you also need to enter the Exchange server settings. For information about this, see “Synchronizing directly with Exchange Server. ” On the Synchronization Setup Wizard, click Next.
Page 43: Synchronizing Information
Information types on the PC and Exchange Server Click Next. Click Finish. When you finish the wizard, ActiveSync synchronizes your phone automatically. Once synchronization completes, you can disconnect your phone from your PC. 3.3 Synchronizing Information When you connect your phone to the PC, ActiveSync will immediately synchronize.
Page 44 In ActiveSync, select Sync. To end synchronization before it completes, select Stop. Note ActiveSync 4.x utilizes a network type of connection with Windows Mobile powered devices, since this allows faster data transfer than a serial USB connection. When the PC is connected to the Internet or a local network, in some cases, the PC may disconnect the ActiveSync connection with your phone in favor of the Internet or network connection.
Page 45 Note Before changing synchronization settings on the phone, disconnect it from your PC. On the Home screen, select Start > ActiveSync. In ActiveSync, select Menu > Options. Do one or more of the following: • Select the check box for the items you want to synchronize. If you cannot select a check box, you might have to clear the check box for the same information type elsewhere in the list.
Page 46 to check the Exchange server name and domain on your PC, see “To install and set up ActiveSync on the computer. ” ) Note Before changing synchronization settings on the phone, disconnect it from your PC. To synchronize directly with Exchange Server Do one of the following: •...
Page 47 On the Options screen, select the check boxes of the types of information that you want to synchronize with the Exchange Server. To customize synchronization of a particular information, select the type of information then select Menu > Settings. Note Settings is not available for Contacts and Tasks.
Page 48 Server. To make Direct Push work, you need to set up a GPRS connection on your phone. The Direct Push feature works for your phone, if your private network such as your corporate network is using Microsoft Exchange Server Service Pack 2 (SP2) with Exchange ActiveSync, and after your first full synchronization with the Exchange Server.
Page 49: Synchronizing Via Bluetooth
To schedule synchronization at regular time intervals You can set how often to synchronize during Peak times (which usually refer to your working hours) when e-mail volume is high, as well as Off- times when e-mail volume is low. Note E-mail arrives immediately when Direct Push is enabled.
Page 50: Synchronizing Music, Video, And Pictures
3.5 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures If you want to take your music or other digital media with you, ActiveSync works with Windows Media Player to synchronize music, video, and pictures with your phone. Other than selecting the media information type in ActiveSync to be synchronized, all media synchronization settings must be set in Windows Media Player.
Page 51: Setting Up E-Mail Security
3.6 Setting Up E-mail Security Windows Mobile on your phone protects your Outlook e-mails through Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (S/MIME), which allows you to digitally sign your messages as well as encrypt them. Using authorization keys and certificates, S/MIME allows you to digitally sign your e-mail messages to prove your identity to the recipients.
Page 52 Do one or both of the following: • To sign all your outgoing e-mail messages so that recipients can be certain that the messages were sent by you and have not been altered in any way, select Sign messages. • To encrypt all your outgoing e-mail messages so that the contents of your messages are protected from being viewed by anyone other then the intended recipients, select Encrypt messages.
Page 53: Chapter 4 Managing Your Phone
Chapter 4 Managing your Phone 4.1 Personalizing your Phone 4.2 Adding and Removing Programs 4.3 Using Task Manager and Managing Memory 4.4 Managing and Backing Up Files 4.5 Protecting your Phone 4.6 Restarting your Phone 4.7 Resetting your Phone...
Page 54: Personalizing Your Phone
4.1 Personalizing your Phone Set up the Home screen The Home screen is your starting place for most tasks. You can gain access to all features and programs from the Home screen. The top of the Home screen displays icons for the programs that you have most recently used.
Page 55: Choose How To Be Notified About Events Or Actions
In Language, select your preferred language. Select Done. Note You must turn your phone off and on again for the changes to take effect. To set the date and time On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Clock & Alarm > Date and Time.
Page 56 To specify the sound for an event On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Sounds. For the desired event, select a sound. Select None if you do not want to hear a sound. Select Done. Note For ring tones, you can use sounds in either .wav, .mid, .wma, or .mp3 file format.
Page 57: Set Personal Information
In Alarm, choose one of the following: • Off to turn the alarm off. • On to turn the alarm on. In Alarm time, enter the time for the alarm to go oﬀ. Select Done. Set personal information Entering and displaying owner information are best practices; they allow someone to return the phone to you in case it is lost.
Page 58 To change power management settings You can use Power Management to check the battery, and configure settings that prolong battery life. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > More > Power Management. Adjust the following: • In Backlight time out on battery, select the amount of time for the phone to be idle before the backlight turns off.
Page 59: Adding And Removing Programs
4.2 Adding and Removing Programs Before you purchase additional programs for your phone, you should note the name of your phone, the version of Windows Mobile software running on it, and the type of processor. This information will help you select a program that is compatible with your phone.
Page 60: Using Task Manager And Managing Memory
To remove a program Programs that come with the phone cannot be removed. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > More > Remove Programs. Scroll to the program to remove. Select Menu > Remove. 4.3 Using Task Manager and Managing Memory To see how much memory is available On the Home screen, select Start >...
Page 61: Managing And Backing Up Files
The Task Manager Menu contains the following options. Option Allows you to Go To Switch to the selected program. Refresh Refresh the Task Manager screen to reflect a list of currently running programs. Stop Stop the selected program. You can view the free memory status at the bottom of the screen.
Page 62: Use File Explorer
In the Mobile Device folder, go to the ﬁle that you want to copy on your phone or PC. Do one of the following: • To copy the file to your phone, right-click the file, and click Copy. Right-click the desired folder on your phone, and click Paste. •...
Page 63 The File Explorer menu contains the following options: Option Allows you to Send Lets you send the selected file through one of the messaging features. Beam Lets you send the selected file through Bluetooth. Edit Opens a menu where you can choose to cut, copy, paste, delete or rename a file.
Page 64: Protecting Your Phone
4.5 Protecting your Phone There are several levels of security on your phone. You can protect your phone from unauthorized use by requiring a type of password called a PIN (personal identification number) in order to make calls. Your first PIN will be given to you by T-Mobile.
Page 65: Restarting Your Phone
To quickly lock the keyboard, press and select Key lock. Note You can still receive calls and make emergency calls when the keyboard is locked. To unlock the keyboard • On the Home screen, select Unlock and press To enable the phone lock On the Home screen, select Start >...
Page 66: Resetting Your Phone
4.7 Resetting your Phone Resetting your phone will remove all the data from its memory which include contacts, tasks, calendar appointments, and more, and restore the phone back to the factory default settings. WARNING! All your data will be deleted, it is recommended that you back up your data first before resetting your phone.
Page 67: Chapter 5 Getting Connected
Chapter 5 Getting Connected 5.1 Connecting to the Internet 5.2 Using Internet Explorer Mobile 5.3 Using Internet Sharing 5.4 Using Comm Manager 5.5 Using Bluetooth 5.6 Using Wi-Fi Connection...
Page 68: Connecting To The Internet
5.1 Connecting to the Internet Your phone’s powerful networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet or your corporate network at work through wireless and conventional connections. Specifically, you can configure your phone to establish a connection via Dial-up, GPRS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Virtual Private Network (VPN), or Proxy.
Page 69 To set up a new GPRS/EDGE connection On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Connections > GPRS. Select Menu > Add. In Description, enter a name for the connection. In Connects to, select The Internet. Type the name of the GPRS/EDGE Access point. Type the appropriate information in the remaining ﬁelds, if required.
Page 70 To set up a dial-up connection for browsing the Internet On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Connections > Dial- Select Menu > Add. In Description, enter a name for the connection. In Connects to, select The Internet. Enter the appropriate information in the remaining ﬁelds.
Page 71: Advanced Options
Advanced options From the Connections screen, you can access advanced options to specify the service provider, the number of redial attempts, the amount of idle time to wait before disconnecting, and so on. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Connections. Select Menu >...
Page 72: Using Internet Explorer Mobile
5.2 Using Internet Explorer Mobile Internet Explorer Mobile is a full-featured Internet browser, optimized for use on your phone. To open Internet Explorer • On the Home screen, select Start > Internet Explorer. To go to a link While on a Web page, scroll vertically or horizontally to see all available links.
Page 73 To view a page in full-screen mode • While on a Web page, select Menu > View > Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, press any of the SOFT KEYS, and then select Menu > View > Full Screen to cancel the selection. To add a Web page to the Favorites list To go to the page you want to add, select Menu >...
Page 74: Using Internet Sharing
To send a link via e-mail Go to the desired Web page. Select Menu > Tools > Send Link via E-mail. Select Text Messages or Outlook E-mail. A new message is created with the page address inserted in the message body. 5.3 Using Internet Sharing With Internet Sharing, you can use your phone as an external modem for another device such as a PDA or notebook computer.
Page 75: Using Comm Manager
To set up the phone as a Bluetooth modem You can connect your phone to a computer through Bluetooth and use the phone as a modem for the computer. To learn how to set up the phone as a Bluetooth modem, see “Use the phone as a Bluetooth modem”...
Page 76: Using Bluetooth
Select to stop active data services (e.g. GPRS). You cannot reconnect data services in Comm Manager. Select to toggle between turning on the phone's ringer or setting it to vibration/mute mode. Select to open ActiveSync so you can synchronize the phone and computer. For more information about the configuration settings for ActiveSync, see Chapter 3.
Page 77: Bluetooth Partnerships
Oﬀ. Bluetooth is turned oﬀ. In this mode, you can neither send nor receive information using Bluetooth. You might want to turn oﬀ the radio at times to conserve battery power, or in situations where radio use is prohibited, such as onboard an aircraft and in hospitals. Visible.
Page 78 exchange information without entering a PIN again. Make sure the two devices are within a range of 30 feet, and Bluetooth is turned on and in visible mode. To create a Bluetooth partnership On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
Page 79 Enter a passcode (the same passcode that is entered on the device requesting the partnership) to establish a secure connection. The passcode must be between 1 and 16 characters. Select Next. A message will appear, indicating that your phone has connected with the paired device.
Page 80: Connect A Bluetooth Hands-Free Or Stereo Headset
Connect a Bluetooth hands-free or stereo headset For hands-free phone conversations, you can use a Bluetooth hands-free headset such as a car kit with your phone. Your phone also supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) which is for stereo audio over Bluetooth. This means that you can use a Bluetooth stereo headset with your phone for hands-free phone conversations as well as for listening to stereo music.
Page 81: Beam Information Using Bluetooth
Note If the Bluetooth stereo headset becomes disconnected, turn the headset on and repeat steps 1 to 3 above. Select the stereo headset and select Menu > Set as Wireless Stereo. Beam information using Bluetooth You can beam information, such as contacts, calendar items, and tasks, as well as files from your phone to your computer or to another Bluetooth- enabled device.
Page 82 Next, set Bluetooth on your computer to visible mode, create a Bluetooth partnership, then enable your computer to receive Bluetooth beams. If your computer has Windows XP SP2 and your computer’s built-in or external Bluetooth adapter is supported by Windows XP SP2, do the following steps: On your computer, open Bluetooth Devices from the Control Panel and then click the Options tab.
Page 83: Use The Phone As A Bluetooth Modem
Click Menu > Beam [type of item]. Select the device name to which you want to beam to. Click Beam. If you beamed a calendar, task, or contact item to your computer and it is not automatically added to Outlook, click File > Import and Export to import it to Microsoft Outlook on your computer.
Page 84 The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard opens. Select the My device is set up and ready to be found check box, then click Next. The wizard then detects your phone and displays its name in the dialog box. Select the phone name, then click Next. Select Let me choose my own passkey, then enter a passkey (1 up to 16 digits) that will serve as an identification number for establishing a secure connection between your phone and the...
Page 85: Using Wi-Fi Connection
5.6 Using Wi-Fi Connection Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point of your service provider. When you are in public places such as in a coffee shop or restaurant, you will need access to their public wireless access points (also referred to as “hotspots”).
Page 86 To create a new Wi-Fi connection If the Wi-FI connection you want to connect to is not in the list, you can create a new Wi-Fi connection. Before you start, make sure you have all the relevant data about the Wi-Fi connection you want to connect to. On the Home screen, select Start >...
Page 87: Outlook
Chapter 6 Sending Messages and Using Outlook 6.1 Using E-mail and Text Messages 6.2 Using Picture Messages 6.3 Using Pocket MSN Messenger 6.4 Using Calendar 6.5 Using Contacts 6.6 Using myFaves 6.7 Using Tasks 6.8 Using Voice Recorder 6.9 Using Voice Notes...
Page 88: Using E-Mail And Text Messages
6.1 Using E-mail and Text Messages Messaging is where all of your e-mail accounts and your text message account are located. You can send and receive Outlook e-mail, Internet e-mail through an Internet service provider (ISP), and text messages. You can also access e-mail from work using a virtual private network (VPN) connection.
Page 89 To install Microsoft® Outlook The CD that comes with your phone contains the Microsoft® Outlook software. If you do not already have Microsoft® Outlook installed on your computer, then follow instructions below to install: Insert the CD (comes with your phone) into the CD-ROM drive in your computer.
Page 90 Select Sync. Using T-Mobile My E-Mail T-Mobile My E-Mail service provides you unlimited access to your work and personal e-mail from your T-Mobile Dash. Access your e-mail from Yahoo®, AOL®, and many more including any POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail server. Note Restrictions may apply.
Page 91 • If you select Add a new My E-mail account, you will be taken to a screen where you can type username and password of the e-mail account that you want to add. Follow instructions on the screen to set up your phone to access that account. •...
Page 92 Set up a POP3/IMAP4 e-mail account You need to set up an e-mail account that you have with an Internet service provider (ISP) or an account that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account) before you can send and receive e-mail. On the Home screen, select Start >...
Page 93: Using Pocket Msn Hotmail
Outgoing server Enter the name of your outgoing e-mail server (SMTP). Outgoing Select this if your outgoing e-mail server (SMTP) requires authentication. server requires Your user name and password from above will be used. authentication Outgoing server Your outgoing e-mail server may require different authentication settings settings than your incoming e-mail server.
Page 94: Send And Receive Messages
Select Sign in. Select Menu. Select Send/Receive to download e-mail messages to your phone. Send and receive messages To compose and send an e-mail or text message or on the Home screen, select Start > Messaging. Press Select an e-mail account, or select Text Messages. Then, choose Select.
Page 95 Notes • If you are replying to or forwarding e-mail from Outlook E-mail, you will send less data if you do not edit the original message. This may reduce data transfer costs based on your rate plan. • Save your text messages to your SIM card by selecting Menu > Copy to SIM. •...
Page 96: Download Messages
To download attachments • In an open message with an attachment, select the attachment. The attachment is downloaded the next time you synchronize or connect to your e-mail server and send and receive e-mail. Download messages The manner in which you download messages depends on the type of account you have: •...
Page 97 Individually sign and encrypt a message Encrypting an Outlook e-mail message protects the privacy of the message by converting it from plain, readable text into cipher (scrambled) text. Only the recipient who has the authorization key can decipher the message. Digitally signing a message applies your certificate with the authorization key to the message.
Page 98: Manage Folders
To view the details of the certiﬁcate in the message, select Menu > View Certiﬁcate. Note There can be several reasons why a digital signature is not valid. For example, the sender’s certificate may have expired, it may have been revoked by the certificate authority, or the server that verifies the certificate is unavailable.
Page 99: Using Picture Messages
Similar to the Outlook account, if you set up an account to send and receive mail using an IMAP4 e-mail server, all messages on the phone are copies of the messages on the server. The folders you create locally on the phone and the e-mail messages you move to these folders are mirrored on the e-mail server.
Page 100 To access Picture Message folders • Select Start > Messaging > Multimedia Messages, then select Menu > Folders. Multimedia Message Folders Edit Picture Message settings When you send a Picture Message, a text message will first be sent to the recipient, while your Picture Message will be temporarily stored on a Picture Message server of T-Mobile.
Page 101 If your phone has preset Multimedia Message server settings, do not change those settings. Changing these settings may cause the Multimedia Message service to work. If there are no preset settings, select Menu > New on the MMSC Settings screen and enter the following information, which you can get from T-Mobile: •...
Page 102: Create And Send Picture Messages
• If you add several Picture Message service providers to the MMSC Settings screen, you can choose one as your default Picture Message provider. Select the Picture Message provider’s name in the list, then select Menu > Set as Default. Create and send Picture Messages You can compose Picture Messages in a combination of various slides, where each slide can consist of a photo, audio or video clip, and/or text.
Page 103 Composing an Picture Message To create a Picture Message from a template • On the blank Multimedia Message screen, select Menu > Template > New from Template to compose a message using a predeﬁned template. Note To save a message as a template, create a message or open an existing message, and select Menu >...
Page 104 To add predeﬁned text to a Picture Message You can instantly add text to any slide from a list of predefined words or phrases, called My Text. • On the Multimedia Message screen, select Insert Text > Menu > My Text and then choose Select to add a text string from the My Text list.
Page 105 To set options for a Picture Message While composing a Picture Message, you can set the following options for the message by selecting Menu. Option Allows you to Recipients Specify the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient(s). Insert Media Choose the type of media you want to insert to your Picture Message.
Page 106 To view a Picture Message You can view Picture Messages in several ways. • Press the CENTER SELECT Key to view and play the message on your phone. Select Pause or Menu > Stop to pause or stop the playback of the message.
Page 107: Using Pocket Msn Messenger
6.3 Using Pocket MSN Messenger Pocket MSN Messenger delivers the features of MSN Messenger to your phone. With Pocket MSN Messenger, you can do the following: • Send and receive instant messages. • See which contacts are online or oﬄine. •...
Page 108: Using Calendar
To send an instant message Select the contact to whom you will send a message. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, and select Send. Note To quickly add common phrases, select Menu > My Text and select a phrase in the list.
Page 109 Note All-day events do not occupy blocks of time in Calendar; instead, they appear in banners at the top of the calendar. To make an appointment recurring On the Home screen, select Start > Calendar. Select the appointment and select Edit. Scroll to Occurs and select one of the recurrence options.
Page 110: Using Contacts
6.5 Using Contacts Contacts is your address book and information storage for the people and businesses you communicate with. Store phone numbers, e-mail addresses, home addresses, and any other information that relates to a contact, such as a birthday or an anniversary date. You can also add a picture or assign a ring tone to a contact.
Page 111 To view and edit a contact information On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts. Select the contact whose information you want to view. To edit the information, select Menu > Edit. When ﬁnished making changes, select Done. To call a contact from the contact list On the Home screen, select Start >...
Page 112 • Filter the list by categories. In the contact list, select Menu > Filter. Then select a category you’ve assigned to a contact. To show all contacts again, select All Contacts. • Locate the contact by company. In the contact list, select Menu >...
Page 113 • In a new message, in the To box, select Menu > Add Recipient > Menu > Find Online. Enter the contact name and select Find. Select one contact in the result list and choose Select. Notes • Your phone must be set up with a data connection. •...
Page 114 To ﬁlter the contact list Contacts that have categories assigned are displayed in the list when you filter by category. On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts. Select Menu > Filter. Select a category to ﬁlter. To assign a ring tone to a contact To easily identify who is calling you, you can assign a custom ring tone to each contact.
Page 115: Using Myfaves
6.6 Using myFaves myFaves is paid subscription service from T-Mobile that lets you set five pre- determined phone numbers that you can contact at a lower cost. Note myFaves is a feature-rich subscription service that helps you stay connected. To learn more about the myFaves service, refer to your Welcome Guide or visit http://T-Mobile.com.
Page 116 The Home screen display will be updated to show the myFaves contacts. You can then use the NAVIGATION CONTROL to choose the myFaves contact you want to call or add a new myFaves contact right on the Home screen. To hide the myFaves contacts, select .Start > myFaves > Menu > myFaves Settings and then choose Hide myFaves Contacts on Home Screen.
Page 117: Using Tasks
6.7 Using Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of things you need to do. A task can occur once or repeatedly (recurring). You can set reminders for your tasks and you can organize them using categories. Your tasks are displayed in a task list. Overdue tasks are displayed in red.
Page 118: Using Voice Recorder
6.8 Using Voice Recorder Use Voice Recorder to create short voice recordings. Voice recordings are included in the All Notes list and are named consecutively (Recording1, Recording2, and so on). To create a voice recording On the Home screen, select Start > Accessories > Voice Recorder. Hold the phone’s microphone near your mouth.
Page 119: Using Voice Notes
6.9 Using Voice Notes Voice Notes lets you record a voice clip and quickly send it via Multimedia Messages. To record a voice clip On the Home screen, select Start > Voice Notes. Hold the phone’s microphone near your mouth. Select Record to start recording your voice clip.
Page 120 120 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook...
Page 121: Chapter 7 Experiencing Multimedia
Chapter 7 Experiencing Multimedia 7.1 Using Camera and Video Recorder 7.2 Using Pictures & Videos 7.3 Using Windows Media Player 7.4 Using Java...
Page 122: Using Camera And Video Recorder
7.1 Using Camera and Video Recorder Taking photos and shooting video clips with audio are easy with your phone’s built-in camera. To open Camera or Video Recorder Do any of the following: • On the Home screen, select Start > Applications > Camera. •...
Page 123 The available capture modes are as follows: Capture mode Photo ( Video ( Video Messaging ( Contacts Picture ( Picture Theme ( Sports ( Using the above capture modes, the camera captures files in the following formats: Capture type Format Still Image JPEG Video...
Page 124: Camera Mode Icons And Indicators
Camera mode icons and indicators The Camera [Photo] screen Capture mode. Indicates the current capture mode. Zoom-ratio. Indicates the current zoom ratio. Press NAVIGATION up or down to increase or decrease the zoom level. Camera Settings. Press the left SOFT KEY to open the Camera Settings screen.
Page 125 Remaining Information Indicator. In Photo, Contacts Picture, Picture Theme, and Sports, this shows the remaining, available shots of pictures that you can take based on current settings. In Video and Video Messaging modes, this shows the remaining duration that can be recorded.
Page 126 The Review screen After capturing image or recording video, the Review screen appears allowing you to decide the action for the image/video. Icon Function Back. Select to go back to Camera screen. Delete. Select to remove the captured image or video clip. Send.
Page 127: Use Still Image Capture Modes
Experiencing Multimedia 127 Use Still Image capture modes While using Still Image capture modes such as Photo, Contacts Picture, and Picture Theme, you can capture a single still image by pressing the CENTER SELECT Key on the NAVIGATION CONTROL to capture the image. In Sports mode, press the CENTER SELECT Key once then pan your phone to take the shots.
Page 128: Use Zooming
You can specify the encoding format to be either H.263 or MPEG-4 by pressing the left SOFT KEY however, the ideal format for MMS is H.263 (3GP). After you capture the video file, select the Send icon ( through MMS. Use zooming Before capturing a still image or a video clip, you can first zoom in to make the object in focus move closer, and you can zoom out to make the object...
Page 129 Capture mode Resolution Video and Small (128 x 96) (4:3) Video Messaging Medium (176 x 144) (11:9) (default) Small (160 x 120) Photo Medium (320 x 240) Large (640 x 480) 1M (1280 x 1024) (default) Contacts Picture Small (120 x 160) Medium (240 x 320) (default) Large (480 x 640) Picture Theme...
Page 130 Option Allows you to Specify the white balance setting such as Auto, Daylight, Night, Incandescent, and Fluorescent to suit the lighting environment. You can also choose a special effect such as Grayscale, Sepia, or Cool to apply to your photos or video clips. Choose the resolution to use and set the storage location (phone or storage card) for captured files.
Page 131 • Record with Audio (Video and Video Messaging only). Select On to record audio with the captured video clips. This is selected by default. If you select Oﬀ and then capture a video clip, it will have no audio. • Preﬁx.
Page 132: Using Pictures & Videos
7.2 Using Pictures & Videos The Pictures & Videos program allows you to view pictures and play GIF animation files and video clips on your phone. You can also view the pictures as a slide show, beam them, send them via a messaging program, edit them, or set them as the background on the Home Screen.
Page 133 To play GIF animation ﬁles 1. On the Home screen, select Start > Pictures & Videos. Select the GIF animation ﬁle and select View. To play videos On the Home screen, select Start > Pictures & Videos. Video ﬁles appear as thumbnails with a Select a video and select Play to play it with the built-in Windows Media Player.
Page 134 • To crop a picture, select Menu > Crop. Then, drag the cursor to position it on the first corner of the cropping area, and select Next. Select the second corner with the area to crop and select Finish, or select Previous to go back to the previous screen and select again.
Page 135 To beam pictures You can beam a picture to your friends or family using Bluetooth technology. On the Home screen, select Start > Pictures & Videos. Select the picture you want to beam. Select Menu > Beam. Select the device to which you want to send the picture. Select Beam.
Page 136: Using Windows Media Player
136 Experiencing Multimedia Pictures & Videos Menu 7.3 Using Windows Media Player You can use Microsoft® Windows Media® Player Mobile to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your phone or on a network, such as on a Web site. In this documentation, the version of Windows Media Player for Windows-based PCs is called the...
Page 137: About The Controls
Formats Supported Video • Windows Media Video • MPEG4 Simple Profile • H.263 • Motion JPEG Audio • Windows Media Audio • MP3 • MIDI • AMR Narrow Band • AMR Wide Band • AAC About the controls By default, these hardware buttons are assigned to Windows Media Player Mobile functions.
Page 138 Now Playing screen. The screen that displays the Now Playing playlist. This special playlist indicates the current file being played and files that are queued up to play next. Library screen. The screen that lets you quickly find your audio files, video files, and playlists.
Page 139: Library Screen Menu
Option Allows you to Remove from Remove the selected item from the playlist. Playlist Shuffle/Repeat > Play the items in the Now Playing playlist in a random order. Shuffle Shuffle/Repeat > Play the items in the Now Playing playlist repeatedly. Repeat Save Playlist Save the Now Playing list as a personal playlist after you queue...
Page 140: About Licenses And Protected Files
About licenses and protected files Some content (such as digital media files downloaded from the Internet, CD tracks, and videos) have associated licenses that protect them from being unlawfully distributed or shared. Licenses are created and managed by using DRM (Digital Rights Management), which is the technology for securing content and managing its access rights.
Page 141 To synchronize and copy content manually to your phone If you have not set up synchronization between your phone and PC, follow steps 1 to 5 in “To synchronize content to your phone automatically”, except that you should click Manual synchronization. To choose files to synchronize and copy to your phone, do the following: •...
Page 142: Play Media
• Audio files copy faster if the desktop Player is configured to automatically set the quality level for audio files copied to your phone. For more information, see the desktop Player Help. • The desktop version of Windows Media Player 10 is only available for computers running Windows XP.
Page 143 To play media on a network Use the Open URL command to play a song or video that is stored on the Internet or on a network server. If you are not on the Library screen, select Menu > Library. Select Menu >...
Page 144: Using Java
Troubleshooting If you encounter any difficulty while using Windows Media Player Mobile, a number of resources are available on the Web to help you troubleshoot the issue, including a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ). For more information, see the Troubleshooting Windows Media Player Mobile page at the Microsoft Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/ windows/windowsmedia/player/windowsmobile/troubleshooting.aspx).
Page 145 To install MIDlets from a local folder On the Home screen, select Start > Applications > Java. The Java screen appears. Select Menu > Install > Local Files to install the MIDlets on your phone. Select the MIDlet/MIDlet suite from the list by using the NAVIGATION CONTROL.
Page 146 Select Menu > Actions > Uninstall. Select OK to conﬁrm. Note On the Java screen, select Menu > Uninstall All to uninstall all MIDlets. To update a MIDlet/MIDlet suite Java will search for updates for the selected MIDlet/MIDlet suite where it was installed from before.
Page 147 Select Menu > Actions > Protection. 3. Choose the information you want to view and choose Select. To conﬁgure MIDlet security You can adjust security settings for each MIDlet/MIDlet suite. On the Java screen, select a MIDlet/MIDlet suite by using the NAVIGATION CONTROL.
Page 148 148 Experiencing Multimedia...
Page 149: Chapter 8 Using Other Applications
Chapter 8 Using Other Applications 8.1 Using ClearVue Suite 8.2 Using Speed Dial 8.3 Using Voice Speed Dial...
Page 150: Using Clearvue Suite
8.1 Using ClearVue Suite ClearVue™ Suite consists of four applications that let you view various types of documents such as Word documents, Powerpoint presentation files, Excel worksheets, and Acrobat PDF files. The ClearVue Suite consists of the following: • ClearVue Presentation (displays PowerPoint ﬁles) •...
Page 151 • Slide Sorter. Slides will be displayed as small thumbnails. • Notes. Lets you to view any slide notes that might have been stored in the original presentation. To change the zoom ratio of the view mode • Select View > Scale. Note This only applies to Normal and Notes view modes.
Page 152: Clearvue Worksheet
ClearVue Worksheet ClearVue Worksheet gives you the ability to view native Excel worksheets. It also lets you view embedded charts and chart sheets as well. Notes • ClearVue Worksheet only supports Excel files created in Office 97 or later versions. •...
Page 153: Using Speed Dial
When you receive a Word document as an attachment in an e-mail, simply select the file in the e-mail and press the CENTER SELECT Key to open it. After you open a file in ClearVue Document, it initially displays using the default Page Width setting.
Page 154 Type the appropriate details in Name, Value, and Keyboard assignment . Select Done. To quit at any time during this process, select Menu > Cancel. Note Speed dial entries can be created only for numbers that are stored in Contacts. To create a speed dial entry for an item On the Home screen, select Start then choose (just highlight) the item you want.
Page 155: Using Voice Speed Dial
8.3 Using Voice Speed Dial You can record a voice tag for a phone number, e-mail address, or Web page address that is stored in Contacts. Then, when you say the voice tag using Voice Speed Dial, your phone automatically dials the associated phone number, opens an e-mail message using the associated address, or goes to the associated Web page.
Page 156 To make a call or launch a program using the voice tag Select Start > Applications > Voice Speed Dial. After a “beep” sound, say the recorded voice tag that you have assigned to the phone number you want to call or the program you want to launch.
Page 157: Appendix
Appendix A.1 Regulatory Notices A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x A.3 Specifications...
Page 158: Regulatory Notices
A.1 Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Identifications For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of EXCA100. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your phone, use only the accessories listed below with your EXCA100. The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of EXCA160. This product is intended for use with a certified Class 2 Limited Power Source, rated 5 Volts DC, maximum 1 Amp power supply unit.
Page 159: Safety Precautions For Rf Exposure
Safety precautions for RF exposure Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided. Heed service markings Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product yourself.
Page 160 Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA) safety information Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Page 161: Weee Notice
Appendix 161 WEEE Notice The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13th February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life. The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of WEEE, and in addition, to promote the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce disposal.
Page 162: Pc Requirement To Run Activesync 4.X
162 Appendix A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x To connect your device to the PC, you have to install Microsoft® ActiveSync® program on your PC. ActiveSync 4.x is included in the Installation CD, which is compatible with the following operating systems and applications: •...
Page 163: Specifications
A.3 Specifications System information Processor/Chipset Memory Operating system Display Type Resolution GSM/GPRS/EDGE Quad-band module GSM 850 GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Camera module Type Resolution • TI's OMAP™ 850 201 MHz • ROM-Nand Flash: 128 MB (Standard) • RAM: 64 MB DDR Available memory: 23 MB ®...
Page 164 Weight Controls and lights Navigation Buttons Lights HTC ExtUSBTM™ : an 11-pin mini-USB and audio jack in one (ExtUSBTM is a proprietary connection interface that is trademarked by HTC) V 2.0 without EDR, Class 2 transmit power IEEE 802.11b/g compliant, Internal WLAN antenna...
Page 165 Expansion slot Micro SD slot Power supply Battery Talk time Standby AC adapter Micro SD memory card Li-Ion/Li-Ion Polymer 960 mAh removable, rechargeable battery Up to 5 hours Up to 220 hours • AC input/frequency: 100 ~ 240 AC, 50/60Hz •...
Page 166 166 Appendix...
Page 167: Index
Index...
Page 168 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 80 Accessibility settings - conﬁrmation time out 57 - in-call alert volume 57 - multipress time out 57 - system font size 57 ActiveSync - install and set up 40 - overview 24, 40 - synchronize 43 Add and remove programs 59 Alarm 56 Alarm settings 55...
Page 169 Contacts picture (capture mode) 123, Cookies (Internet Explorer) 73 Copy - ﬁles between phone and PC 61 - media ﬁles from PC to phone 140 - pictures and videos 132 - sound ﬁle to phone 56 Currency setting 54 Customize Home screen 54 Customize picture options 135 Date setting 54 Default view (Web page) 72...
Page 170 IMAP4 92 In-call alert volume 57 Insert pause in dialing sequence 38 Insert SIM Card 20 Install Micro SD Card 21 Install MIDlets - from Internet 144 - from PC 144 - locally 145 Instant Messaging 25 International call 37 Internet 68 Internet Explorer Mobile 25, 72 Internet Sharing 25, 74...
Page 171 - assign to contact 114 - assign to contacts 135 - hide or show on Web page 72 - set as Home screen background Pictures & Videos 25, 132 Picture Messages 99 - Add audio 104 - Add emoticons or Favorites 104 - Create and send 102 - Create from template 103 - Edit settings 100...
Page 172 Receive - call 35 - e-mail/SMS message 94 - MMS message 105 Regional settings 54 Reply - e-mail/SMS message 95 - MMS message 106 Reset phone 66 Restart phone 65 Review screen 126 Ring tone 32, 114, 118 Run MIDlets 145 Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (S/MIME) 51 Securing Wi-Fi Connection 86...
Page 173 T-Mobile HotSpot 26 T-Mobile My E-Mail 90 T-zones 26 Tasks 26, 117 Task Manager 26, 60 Temporary files (Internet Explorer) 73 Text messages (SMS) 88, 94 Text size (Web page) 72 Time setting 54 USB to PC 89 vCard 114 Verify digital signature 97 Video (capture mode) 123, 127 Video Messaging 123, 127...

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Chapter 2 Using Phone Features

Chapter 3 Synchronizing Information and Setting up E-Mail Security

Chapter 4 Managing Your Phone

Chapter 5 Getting Connected

Chapter 6 Sending Messages and Using

Chapter 7 Experiencing Multimedia

Chapter 8 Using Other Applications

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