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  • Page 1 using your Treo™ 600 smartphone by palmOne Includes setup information and instructions for most tasks...

  • Page 2: Disclaimer And Limitation Of Liability

    Copyright Copyright © 2004 palmOne, Inc. All rights reserved. palmOne, Treo, the palmOne and Treo logos, Blazer, Palm, Palm OS, HotSync, Graffiti, and Palm Powered are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc. This product contains ACCESS Co., Ltd. ’ s NetFront 3.0 Internet browser software. © 1996-2004 ACCESS Co., Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome If you read nothing else... read this now: getting started What you’ll need Treo overview Charging the battery Turning Treo on and off Making your first call 19 first day: learning the basics Moving around the Treo™ screen Using the keyboard Launching applications Setting up your computer...
  • Page 4 Applications Launcher settings Button settings Date and time settings General Preferences Locking your phone and data 135 if something happens: help Upgrading from a Palm Powered™ device Trouble installing Palm Desktop? 4 :: Resetting your Treo Screen Network connection Synchronization (HotSync)

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Congratulations on the purchase of your Treo™ 600 smartphone by palmOne. In one compact and indispensable device, you now have all of the following: • an advanced mobile phone* • a Palm Powered™ organizer with portable expansion capability (SD media) • a digital camera • email* •...

  • Page 6: If You Read Nothing Else

    If you read nothing else... This guide is designed to help you start using your Treo 600 smartphone quickly, beginning with just the basics. As you become more comfortable with your Treo smartphone and want to learn more, come back and read the other sections.

  • Page 7: Read This Now: Getting Started :: 7

    read this now: getting started read this now: getting started :: 7...

  • Page 8: What You'll Need

    What you’ll need As you work through the instructions in this guide, you’ll need all the items that came in the Treo™ 600 smartphone box (see page 9) as well as the following: • an activated wireless account with data services* •...

  • Page 9: Treo Overview

    Treo overview You should have received all of the following components in the Treo 600 smartphone box: Hardware • Treo handset • protective case • AC charger ® • USB HotSync cable • headset Documentation and software • Using Your Treo (this electronic guide) •...
  • Page 10 A. Antenna B. Wireless Mode button C. Infrared (IR) port 10 :: Treo overview D. Ringer switch E. Stylus Expansion card slot...
  • Page 11 A. Phone receiver B. LED (Wireless Mode and charge indicator) C. Volume buttons D. Phone E. Calendar Headset jack G. HotSync and power supply connector H. Microphone Screen on/off button K. 5-way navigation control Be careful not to scratch or crush your Treo’s touchscreen.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: The Treo 600 speaker includes a large magnet, so be sure not to store your Treo near credit cards or other items that could be demagnetized. 12 :: Treo overview Camera lens B. Speaker C. Reset button D. Reset tool (within stylus)

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Before using your Treo, you need to fully charge the battery. Your phone may not turn on at all when you first remove it from the box. We recommend that you charge your phone for three hours or until the LED is solid green. 1.
  • Page 14 After you turn on your Treo, the onscreen battery gauge displays the power status: • Full battery icon : Battery is charged • Partial battery icon : Battery has some power and is not charging • Empty battery icon : Battery needs charging immediately •...

  • Page 15: Turning Treo On And Off

    When Wireless Mode is off, your Treo is not connected to your wireless service provider’s network. You can still use the organizer and other Palm OS features. This is ideal for airplane flights and for maximizing battery life.

  • Page 16: Making Your First Call

    Making your first call We recommend that you charge your Treo for a full three hours (or until the LED is solid green) before using it for the first time. 1. Press Phone If No Service appears in the 2. If a Setup screen appears, follow the instructions to select a language and upper left, you are out of a wireless coverage area.

  • Page 17: Adjusting Call Volume

    Adjusting call volume While a call is in progress, press the volume buttons on the side of your Treo to adjust the call volume. What’s my number? 1. Make sure Wireless Mode is on (see page 15). 2. Press Phone 3.
  • Page 18 18 :: Making your first call...

  • Page 19: First Day

    first day: learning the basics first day: learning the basics :: 19...

  • Page 20: Moving Around The Treo™ Screen

    Moving around the Treo™ screen To move around the Treo™ 600 smartphone screen, you can use the 5-way navigation control, or tap items on the screen with the stylus. Once you’ve used your Treo for a while, you’ll find your own favorite way to scroll, highlight, and select menu commands. Some third-party The 5-way navigation control includes Right, Left, Up, Down, and Center buttons.

  • Page 21: Highlighting Items

    • When inside a text field, press Up • Tap an onscreen scroll arrow. • Drag the slider of an onscreen scroll bar. Highlighting items The 5-way navigation control lets you highlight items before launching or selecting them. • When an onscreen button (OK, Cancel, etc.) or pick list is highlighted, a blue glow appears around the border.

  • Page 22: Accessing Command Buttons

    Accessing command buttons Command buttons, such as New, OK, and Details appear at the bottom of the screen. In many cases you can jump directly to these buttons instead of scrolling to them. • From a list screen, such as the Contacts list or Mail inbox, press Right the first button.

  • Page 23: Choosing Options In A Pick List

    3. Press Up and Down 4. Press Center to choose the menu item, or press Menu cancel your selection. Choosing options in a pick list A range of options is often presented in a type of menu called a pick list, which can be identified by a downward-pointing arrow.

  • Page 24: Using The Keyboard

    Using the keyboard When using the keyboard, most people find it easiest to hold the Treo with two hands and use the tips of both thumbs to press the keys, as shown above. A. Option B. Shift/Find C. Alt D. Space E.

  • Page 25: Entering Lowercase And Uppercase Letters

    Entering lowercase and uppercase letters • To type lowercase letters, press the desired keys. • To type an uppercase letter, press Shift to hold down Shift while typing a letter. • To turn Caps Lock on, press Shift Shift again. When Caps Lock is on, this symbol appears in the lower right: Entering numbers, punctuation, and symbols that appear above the letters on the keys •...
  • Page 26 Symbols and accented characters Type... then press Alt to choose... á à ä â ã å æ Á À Ä Â Ã Å Æ b or B ß ç ¢ © ^ ˆ Ç ¢ © ^ ˆ † ‡ †...

  • Page 27: Launching Applications

    Launching applications You can use the application buttons on the front panel to launch two applications. To access a button’s primary application, simply press the button. To access a button’s secondary application, press Option fourth button turns the screen on and off and controls the keyguard. &...

  • Page 28: Web Browser

    Button Press Applications Launcher repeatedly to In Palm OS cycle through different categories of applications. Applications Launcher: 1. Press Applications Launcher In the Applications 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to highlight the application you want to use. Launcher, you can type the 3.

  • Page 29: Setting Up Your Computer

    Microsoft Outlook for Windows) and then efficiently transfer that information to your Treo. At the same time, changes you make on your Treo are transferred to Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook. Even if you manage all your contacts on your Treo, synchronization is a great way to back up your data.
  • Page 30 Connecting your Treo to your computer 1. Plug the AC charger into a wall outlet. If necessary, connect an adapter. 2. Connect the charger to the short end of the HotSync cable. Be sure to match the sides of the connectors labeled UP. 3.
  • Page 31 Installer icon. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions of the installation program. Click Install Now to install Palm Desktop software. Please note these important points about the installation process: • If a language selection screen appears, choose the same language you use on your Treo.

  • Page 32: Synchronizing Your Contacts And Other Data

    Before you can synchronize your contacts and other personal data, you must install We strongly recommend Palm Desktop software from the CD that came with your Treo. See page 31 for that you install instructions. Palm Desktop software...

  • Page 33: Battery Life

    • The wireless features (phone, email, messaging, and web) of your Treo generally consume more power than its organizer features. However, if you spend a lot of time using the camera, games, media players, eBooks, or other Palm OS applications, keep an eye on the battery level and charge when necessary.
  • Page 34 • As with any mobile phone, if you are in an area with no wireless coverage, your Treo continuously searches for a signal, which consumes power. If you cannot move to an area of better coverage, temporarily turn off Wireless Mode to conserve battery power.

  • Page 35: Where To Learn More

    If you need more information • Books: Many books on Palm Powered devices are available in local or online book retailers (look in the computers section). • Online forums: Consult online Treo user discussion groups to swap information and learn about areas you may find nowhere else.
  • Page 36 36 :: Where to learn more...

  • Page 37: First Week

    first week: using phone, web, and messaging first week: using phone, web, and messaging :: 37...

  • Page 38: Phone Overview

    Phone overview The Phone application lets you make and receive calls, store information about your contacts, and store Favorites for contacting people and launching applications. Be sure you know how to turn on Wireless Mode before reading this section (see page 15).
  • Page 39 The icons at the top of the Phone screen let you monitor the status of these items: Network Displays your wireless service provider’s name when Wireless Mode is on and you are in your wireless service provider’s coverage area. If you are name outside your wireless service provider’s coverage area, No Service or Roaming appears instead.

  • Page 40: Dialing Calls

    Dialing calls Your Treo offers several options for making phone calls. As you become more familiar with your Treo, you’ll discover which method you prefer. For more information Dialing with the keyboard (address, company, etc.) about a person in your 1.

  • Page 41: Dialing With A Favorites Button

    Dialing with a Favorites button Before you can use Favorites buttons, you must create some Favorites entries. See page 52. 1. Press Phone 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access your Favorites buttons. 3. Highlight the desired button. 4. Press Center to dial the selected button. Dialing with the onscreen Dial Pad 1.

  • Page 42: Redialing The Last Number You Called

    Dialing from a web page or text message Treo recognizes most phone numbers that appear in web pages or text messages. 1. Use the 5-way navigation control to highlight the phone number you want to dial. 2. Press Center to dial. If you can’t highlight and dial a phone number on a web page or in a text...

  • Page 43: Receiving Calls

    Receiving calls To receive calls, Wireless Mode must be on. This is different from having just the screen turned on (see page 15). To answer a call, do one of the following: • Using the 5-way navigation control, choose the onscreen Answer button. •...

  • Page 44: Using Voicemail

    Using voicemail Setting up voicemail If you subscribe to voicemail services, you can customize your personal options. 1. Turn on Wireless Mode, as described on page 15. 2. Press Phone 3. Use the 5-way navigation control to access Favorites. 4. Choose the Voicemail Favorites button. 5.

  • Page 45: Voicemail Notification

    Voicemail notification When you have new voicemail, you are notified with an alert that indicates the number of messages you have waiting. A voicemail icon your screen (this feature is not supported by all wireless networks). Retrieving voicemail messages If the Voicemail alert is on your screen, you can choose that button to hear your message(s).

  • Page 46: Managing Active Calls

    Managing active calls When you make or receive a call, the Active Call view appears. Use the 5-way navigation control to access the onscreen buttons in this view: • Hang Up All (or pressing Backspace Press Phone repeatedly to toggle between the Active press the headset button (if the headset is attached).

  • Page 47: More Ways To Manage Calls

    More ways to manage calls Treo offers many advanced telephone features, including call waiting, conference calling, and call forwarding. Making a second call You can make a second call while your first call is still active. 1. After dialing the first number, use the 5-way navigation control to choose Hold. 2.
  • Page 48 Answering a second call (call waiting) When you are on an active call, you can receive a second call. When the second call comes in, the Call Waiting dialog appears, giving you the following options for handling the second call: •...

  • Page 49: Forwarding All Calls

    Forwarding all calls You can forward all of your calls to another telephone number. Keep in mind that additional charges might apply for forwarded calls. 1. Press Phone 2. Press Menu 3. From the Options menu, choose Phone Preferences (/A). 4.

  • Page 50: Managing Contacts

    Managing contacts Contacts is a view in the Phone application. If you are familiar with Palm Powered™ devices, you may recognize that Contacts is similar to the Address Book application on previous devices. If you have several contacts to enter, it’s more...

  • Page 51: Viewing Or Changing Contact Information

    2. While still in Contact Edit view, press Menu 3. From the Record menu, choose Select Business Card. 4. Now you can beam your business card to other Palm OS or Contacts view in the Phone application, press Menu menu, choose Beam Business Card (/M).

  • Page 52: Defining Favorites Buttons

    Defining Favorites buttons Treo provides 50 programmable Favorites buttons for quick access to the following common tasks: • Dialing a phone number (speed dial) To see the next page of • Launching an application Favorites, press Right • Accessing a web page repeatedly.

  • Page 53: Creating A Speed Dial Favorites Button

    Creating a speed dial Favorites button 1. Press Phone 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access your Favorites buttons. 3. Choose a blank button. 4. Choose the Type pick list, and then select Speed Dial. 5. Enter a label and phone number for the Favorite by doing one of the following: •...

  • Page 54: Editing Or Deleting An Existing Favorites Button

    Creating an application, message, or web link Favorites button 1. Press Phone 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access your Favorites buttons. 3. Choose a blank button. 4. Choose the Type pick list, and then select Application, Message, or Web Link. 5.

  • Page 55: Using A Phone Headset

    To hear stereo through the jack (such as music), you should use a stereo adapter or other accessory. Visit www.palmOne.com for more information. The headset designed for previous models of Treo is not compatible with the Treo 600. Using a phone headset :: 55...

  • Page 56: Browsing The Web

    Browsing the web Blazer Treo. You can view the regular sites you use today, including those with security and advanced features like JavaScript and frames. To browse the web, you must activate If you browse to a secure data services from your wireless service provider. web page, a Lock icon appears.

  • Page 57: Navigating In Wide Page Mode

    Navigating in Wide Page Mode Some web pages, such as maps, are easier to view without the optimization done in Optimized Mode. You may want to view these pages in Wide Page Mode. This mode presents the web page as you would expect to see it on your computer’s screen. 1.

  • Page 58: Saving A Page

    Saving a page Blazer lets you save a page for offline viewing, so you don’t need an Internet connection to view it later. 1. Go to the page you want to save. 2. Press Menu 3. From the Page menu, choose Save Page (/S). To move a bookmark or 4.

  • Page 59: Downloading Files From A Web Page

    Arranging bookmarks and saved pages Blazer includes 10 pages for arranging bookmarks and saved pages by topic. For example, you can store travel links on one page, stock links on another, and business links on a third page. 1. From the Bookmarks view, press Menu 2.

  • Page 60: Using The History List

    Navigating web sites with split pages (Frames) Some web sites split their pages into separate areas, each with their own scroll bars. You can navigate these sites more easily by “zooming in” on one of the separate areas. To do this: 1.

  • Page 61: Customizing Your Blazer Web Browser Settings

    Finding text on a web page 1. From the Page view, press Menu 2. From the Page menu, choose Find Text on Page. 3. Type the text you want to find. 4. Check or uncheck the Wrap Search box to indicate whether you want the search to wrap from the end of the page to the beginning when the end is reached.
  • Page 62 4. Choose Advanced and set any of the following preferences: • Set limit on memory for storing recently viewed pages (cache): Sets the • Memory Management: Enables you to free up memory on your phone by • Set Proxy: Sets up a proxy server to access the Internet. If your connection •...

  • Page 63: Working With Pictures

    Working with pictures Your Treo comes with an easy-to-use built-in camera, which allows you to instantly take, view, and share pictures with friends and family. To add a personal touch to your phone, you can use your pictures as wallpaper on the Main Phone screen and as caller ID images (see page 118).

  • Page 64: Viewing A Picture

    Viewing a picture 1. Choose the Pictures view icon 2. Choose the picture you want to view. 3. Choose Done. Sending a picture To view other full-size You can send a picture to friends and family by attaching it to an email message. pictures, choose Prev or However, you must set up the Mail application on your phone before you can send a Next.
  • Page 65 Deleting a picture 1. From the Pictures view, choose the picture you want to delete. 2. Choose Delete. 3. If prompted, choose OK to confirm deletion. Customizing your Pictures settings 1. From any view in the Pictures application, press Menu 2.
  • Page 66 You can view these pictures in JPEG format, or email them to friends using your desktop email application. 1. Locate your Pictures folder. This is most likely at C:\Program Files\palmOne\Treo Pictures\(user name) or if you upgraded from another Palm Powered device, at C:\Program Files\Palm\Treo Pictures\(user name) or C:\Program Files\Handspring\Treo Pictures\(user name).

  • Page 67: Sms

    Text messages are brief notes that you exchange with other mobile phones that have text messaging capability (also known as short messaging or SMS). Messages must be 140 characters or less. Refer to your service plan for per-message pricing and availability.

  • Page 68: Receiving Messages

    Receiving messages When your phone is on and in an area of wireless coverage, you will automatically receive text messages sent to you. You can configure your Treo to automatically notify you when new text messages arrive, using a ringtone and vibration or simply an onscreen alert.

  • Page 69: Managing Your Messages

    Managing your messages The status icons that appear next to each message in the Inbox, Outbox, and Sent folders indicate the following: • An incoming message. Unread messages appear in bold; messages you’ve read appear in plain text. Urgent messages appear with a red exclamation point !, and low-priority messages appear with a blue arrow.
  • Page 70 Text messages can be sent and received even while you are on a phone call. This is easiest when using Chatting with SMS the hands-free headset or When you exchange more than one text message with a single contact, your speakerphone.

  • Page 71: Customizing Your Sms Settings

    Customizing your SMS settings 1. Press Menu 2. From the Options menu, choose Preferences. 3. Set any of the following preferences: • Messages: Your preferences for individual text messages. • Confirm message deletions: Indicate whether you want deletion confirmation messages to appear. •...
  • Page 72 • Label color: Select the color in which you want messages to appear. • Use color for: Indicate whether you want to view both the message label and message in a different color, or only the name. 4. Choose OK. 72 :: SMS...

  • Page 73: Sending And Receiving Email

    Contact your wireless service provider for details. • Third-party email applications: A number of third-party developers offer Palm OS email applications. Consult the email application’s documentation to learn how to set it up.
  • Page 74 1. Press Applications Launcher. 2. Choose the Mail icon. 3. Choose the pick list, and then select your email service provider. If your email service provider is not listed, select Other. To address a message to several people, separate each address with a comma or space.

  • Page 75: Creating And Sending Messages

    Creating and sending messages 1. From the Inbox, choose New. 2. Begin typing the addressee’s email address, first name, or last name. Mail remembers your most recent addressees and suggests choices. To accept a suggestion, press Down address or name. 3.
  • Page 76 Attaching applications to your messages You can create a new email with a Palm OS application attached (subject to copyright restrictions). 1. Press Applications Launcher 2. Press Menu You can also reply to all addressees. Choose the 3. From the App menu, choose Send.

  • Page 77: Viewing Attachments

    Replying to or forwarding messages When you respond to messages, you can choose whether to include the original text (see page 80). 1. From the Inbox, Filed, or Deleted folder, open the message to which you want to respond. 2. From the Message view, choose Respond to reply. To reply to all or forward, choose the appropriate button.
  • Page 78 Managing your messages The status icons that appear next to each message in your Inbox indicate the following: • • • To empty (or purge) the Deleted folder, go to the Message menu, and then You can rearrange the Mail list to make it easier to find and view messages. choose Empty Deleted •...

  • Page 79: Switching Accounts

    Deleting messages by the date You can quickly delete a group of messages by selecting a range of dates. 1. Press Menu 2. From the Message menu, choose Purge (/K). 3. Choose a date range for the messages you want to delete. 4.
  • Page 80 Customizing your Mail settings If you have multiple email accounts, you can customize the Mail settings for each individual account on your Treo. Remember, the preferences you set will only apply to the email account you are currently viewing. 1. Press Menu 2.
  • Page 81 4. Choose the Delete tab and set any of the following preferences: • Confirm message deletion: Asks if you’re sure you want to delete a message before erasing it. • Return to list view after deleting a message: Shows the Mail list view after you delete a message, if checked, or shows the next message in the list, if unchecked.
  • Page 82 82 :: Sending and receiving email...

  • Page 83: First Two Weeks

    first two weeks: using organizer features first two weeks: using organizer features :: 83...

  • Page 84: Calendar

    • Press Calendar If you have several appointments to enter, it’s more efficient to use ® Palm Desktop software • Use the 5-way navigation control to move to another day, week, or month or Microsoft Outlook on (depending on the current view).
  • Page 85 6. Type a description for the event. Adding an alarm reminder to an event 1. In Calendar, highlight the event. 2. Choose Details. 3. Check the Alarm box and choose the number of minutes, hours, or days before the event you would like to receive the alarm. 4.

  • Page 86: Creating An Untimed Event

    Creating an untimed event An untimed event, such as a birthday or anniversary, does not occur at a particular time. 1. Press Calendar 2. Press Left 3. Make sure nothing is highlighted. 4. Type a description for the event. To enter a birthday or anniversary, create an Editing or deleting an event untimed event.

  • Page 87: Customizing General Preferences For Your Calendar

    5. If the event has an ending date, choose the End on pick list, and then select Choose Date, and select the ending date. 6. Choose OK. Customizing general preferences for your calendar 1. Press Menu 2. From the Options menu, choose Preferences (/R). 3.
  • Page 88 • Button Views: The views that appear when you press Calendar • Display Options: Your choices for different Calendar view options: 4. Choose OK to close the Display options dialog. 5. Choose OK. 88 :: Calendar By default, you see Day and Month Views, but you can also see Week, Week with Text, Year, and Daily Journal Views.

  • Page 89: Customizing To Do List Preferences For Your Calendar

    Customizing To Do List preferences for your calendar You can display To Do items in your calendar to keep on top of your tasks. 1. Press Calendar until you are in Day view. 2. Press Menu 3. From the Options menu, choose To Do Preferences. 4.

  • Page 90: To Do List

    To Do List You can use To Do List as a reminder of tasks you need to complete and to keep a record of complete tasks. You can set To Do List to Adding a To Do item record the date that you completed the To Do item, 1.

  • Page 91: Checking Off A To Do Item

    3. Set any of the following: • Priority: Choose the Priority number for this item (1 is most important). Later you can arrange your To Do items based on the importance of each item. • Category: Assign the item to a specific category. •...

  • Page 92: Customizing To Do List

    Customizing To Do List The To Do Preferences screen enables you to control the appearance of To Do List. 1. In To Do List, choose Show. 2. Set any of the following preferences: To uncheck the selected item, hold Option and press Return.

  • Page 93: Memo Pad

    Memo Pad Memos are a great way to store notes on your Treo. Creating a memo 1. Press Applications Launcher 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, and then select All. 3. Choose the Memo Pad icon. 4. Enter the text you want to appear in the memo. 5.

  • Page 94: Citytime

    CityTime The CityTime world clock displays the day and time in your home city and in four other cities around the globe. Whether you’re traveling or at home, it’s easy to keep track of the best time to reach your business associates, friends, and family in faraway places. Setting your Home City The Home City serves as a point of reference for your other city selections.

  • Page 95: Selecting Remote Cities

    Selecting remote cities In addition to your Home City, you can display the day and time for four other cities, called remote cities, anywhere around the globe. 1. Use the stylus to tap a pick list in the lower part of the CityTime screen, and then select the city closest to the city you want to display.

  • Page 96: Selecting Functions In Advanced Calculator Mode

    Calculator Calculator includes a basic calculator, plus an advanced calculator with scientific, financial, and conversion functions. You can tap the screen or Switching between Basic and Advanced Calculator modes use the keyboard to input numbers. 1. Press Applications Launcher 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, and then select All. 3.
  • Page 97 • Trig: Trigonometric functions such as sine, cosine, tangent, and variants. • Finance: Financial calculator functions such as APR and amortization. • Logic: Hexadecimal characters in keypad, plus logic functions such as and, not, or, and xor. In place of Float/Degrees (see below), this view includes options for class (bin, oct, SDec, UDec, hex) and bits (8, 16, 32).
  • Page 98 • Eng(x) (Engineering notation): Enter an integer for the number of decimal 4. Choose the pick list near the upper-right of the screen, and then select whether you want to display numbers in degrees, radians, or grads. 98 :: Calculator places to display, and then select Eng(x) to round calculations to that decimal place using engineering notation.

  • Page 99: Looking Up Contacts And Other Information

    Looking up contacts and other information With the built-in search features on your Treo, you can find information quickly: • Name Lookup: Enables you to dial your Contacts by name. It locates people’s phone numbers when you’re in the Contacts list. •...

  • Page 100: Using Find

    To search by company for a name you can’t remember, open Find, and type the For example, entering SM displays Smilla Anderson, John Smith, and Sally Martin name of the company. as shown above. Entering JSM finds only John Smith. 4.
  • Page 101 4. In the search results, choose the text you want to review, or choose Find More to search additional applications. Looking up contacts and other information :: 101...

  • Page 102: Beaming Information

    Your Treo is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that lets you beam information to another Palm Powered™ device with an IR port. The IR port is located on the top of your Treo, between the Wireless Mode button and the ringer switch, behind the small You can store a beamed dark shield.

  • Page 103: Beaming An Application

    Beaming an application Not all applications can be beamed. A lock icon to applications that cannot be beamed. 1. Press Applications Launcher 2. Press Menu 3. From the App menu, choose Beam (/B). 4. Choose the Beam From pick list, and then select whether the application you want to beam is located on your Treo or an expansion card.

  • Page 104: Receiving Beamed Information

    Receiving beamed information 1. Turn on your screen. 2. Point the IR port on your Treo directly at the IR port of the transmitting device to open the Beam Status dialog. 3. When the Beam dialog appears, choose a category for the entry. 4.

  • Page 105: Managing Applications

    first month: managing applications first month: managing applications :: 105...

  • Page 106: Installing Applications

    These instructions tell you how to install basic .prc (Palm OS application) and .pdb Programs folder. (Palm OS database) files onto your Treo. Some Palm OS software uses an installer or wizard to guide you through the process. Consult the documentation that came with the software for details.

  • Page 107: Installing Applications From A Windows Computer

    6. Perform a HotSync operation to install the application(s) on your Treo. Before you can install an application on your Treo, you need to have ® Palm Desktop software installed on your computer (see page 31). Installing applications :: 107...

  • Page 108: Installing Applications From A Macintosh Computer

    Installing applications from a Macintosh computer 1. On your Macintosh, launch Palm Desktop. 2. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files. 3. Select the User Name that corresponds to your Treo phone from the User drop- down menu. 4. Click Add To List.

  • Page 109: Removing Applications

    If you upgraded from a previous version of Palm Desktop software, your backup folder may be located in the Palm folder. Applications deleted from your phone are kept on your computer, in the Archive folder of your user folder.

  • Page 110: Using Application Info

    Using Application Info The Info screens display basic statistics about the applications on your Treo. 1. Press Applications Launcher 2. Press Menu 3. From the App menu, choose Info. 4. At the bottom of the screen, choose the type of information you want to view: •...

  • Page 111: Using Expansion Cards

    Warranty does not cover damage by Secure Digital (SD) cards that do not meet SD Memory Card Specifications. SD cards that do not meet SD Memory Card Specifications may damage Treo 600. Using expansion cards :: 111...

  • Page 112: Launching Applications On An Expansion Card

    When you insert an expansion card, the card name appears as a 3. Hold your Treo with the screen facing you, and the card with the notch in the lower- category with a card icon right corner next to the camera lens. next to the name.

  • Page 113: Copying Applications To An Expansion Card

    7. Choose Copy to finish. Before you copy an application to an expansion card, make sure that it is compatible with Palm OS version 5.2 or higher. Some applications do not work with expansion cards and do not allow you to store...

  • Page 114: Viewing Expansion Card Information

    Viewing expansion card information The Card Info application displays general information about the expansion card that is currently in the expansion slot 1. Press Applications Launcher 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, and then select All. 3. Choose the Card Info icon. Renaming an expansion card If you change the contents of an expansion card, you may want to rename the card to better match its contents.

  • Page 115: Customizing Your Treo

    when you’re ready: customizing your Treo™ smartphone when you’re ready: customizing your Treo™ smartphone :: 115...

  • Page 116: Phone Settings

    Phone settings Selecting ringtones and messaging alert tones You can set different tones and volumes for incoming phone calls, Calendar alarms, and Mail, and SMS messaging alerts. You can also adjust the ringer volume by pressing 1. Press Applications Launcher the volume buttons when 2.
  • Page 117 • Mail • Message Tone: A message arrives with automatic delivery. • Calendar • Alarm Sound: The tone played the first time your alarm goes off. • Reminder Sound: The tone played if an alarm is not acknowledged and the alarm repeats.

  • Page 118: Smartphone

    Adjusting call volume While on an active call, or while using the personal speakerphone, press the volume buttons on the side of your Treo™ 600 smartphone to adjust call volume. Assigning a caller ID picture and ringtone 1. Press Phone If you prefer to use the 2.

  • Page 119: Choosing Wallpaper For The Phone Screen

    Choosing wallpaper for the Phone screen If you have images stored on your Treo, you can select different wallpaper for the Main view in the Phone application. 1. Press Phone 2. Press Menu 3. From the Options menu, choose Display Preferences. 4.

  • Page 120: System Sound Settings

    System Sound settings You can immediately silence all sounds on your Treo, including phone ringtones, Calendar alerts, and system sounds. This does not mute the speaker on your Treo during a phone call. If the ringer switch is set to 1.

  • Page 121: Display And Appearance

    Display and appearance Turning the keyboard backlight on and off • To turn the keyboard backlight on, press Option illuminates the keys, and the screen dims slightly. • To turn the keyboard backlight off, press Option Adjusting the contrast and brightness Depending on the lighting conditions where you’re using your Treo, you may need to adjust the screen contrast and brightness.

  • Page 122: Aligning The Touchscreen

    4. Choose a font style: 5. Choose OK. Aligning the touchscreen If you tap the touchscreen and your Treo doesn’t respond accurately or activates the wrong feature, you may need to realign your touchscreen. 1. Press Applications Launcher 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, and then select All. 3.

  • Page 123: Applications Launcher Settings

    Applications Launcher settings Arranging applications by category You can assign an application to a category and then display a specific category of applications in the Applications Launcher. 1. Press Applications Launcher 2. Press Menu 3. From the App menu, choose Category (/Y). 4.

  • Page 124: Button Settings

    Button settings Buttons Preferences You can use Buttons Preferences to choose which applications are associated with the buttons on your Treo. You can also pick an application to launch from 1. Press Applications Launcher ® the HotSync button on 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, and then select All. the cable.

  • Page 125: Setting Default Applications

    Setting default applications Some applications look for other applications to handle data (for example, a mail application might launch a browser when you choose a link in an email message). 1. Press Applications Launcher 2. Choose the pick list in the upper right corner, and then select All. 3.

  • Page 126: Date And Time Settings

    Date and time settings Setting the date and time You can use Date & Time Preferences to set the time, date, time zone, and daylight savings setting for your Treo. By default, your phone synchronizes the date and time with your wireless service provider’s network when Wireless Mode is on and you’re inside a coverage area.

  • Page 127: Setting Date And Time Formats

    Setting date and time formats You can use Formats Preferences to choose number conventions based on geographic regions. For example, in the United Kingdom, time is expressed using a 24-hour clock. In the United States, time is expressed using a 12-hour clock with an AM or PM suffix.

  • Page 128: General Preferences

    General Preferences You can use General Preferences to set the auto shutoff interval, the beam receive feature, sounds, and screen colors for your Treo. 1. Press Applications Launcher The Auto-off setting 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, and then select All. conserves battery power by 3.

  • Page 129: Locking Your Phone And Data

    Locking your phone and data Your Treo includes several features that help you protect your phone from inadvertent use and keep your data private. The built-in security software enables you to use your Treo for emergency calls even if the handset is locked. •...
  • Page 130 Auto-Keyguard and touchscreen lockout Auto-Keyguard lets you automatically lock the keyboard after a period of inactivity. 1. Press Applications Launcher 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, and then select All. 3. Choose the Prefs icon. 4. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, and then select Keyguard. To change your password, 5.

  • Page 131: System Password Lock

    5. When prompted, enter the current Lock Code and choose OK. Unless you changed your Lock Code, enter the default Lock code, which is the last four digits of your phone number. 6. If you want to change the Lock Code, choose Change Lock Code, enter a new Lock Code, and then choose OK to accept it.

  • Page 132: Setting Owner Preferences

    Setting Owner Preferences You can use Owner Preferences to record information such as your name, company name, and phone number. If you lock your keyboard, the Owner Preferences information appears on the screen that requests your password to unlock it, and you must also enter your password to change the Owner Preferences information.

  • Page 133: Private Records

    6. Type the text that you want to appear in the Owner Preferences screen. Private records In most applications you can mark individual entries as private. All private entries remain visible and accessible until you select the Security setting to hide or mask them.

  • Page 134: Viewing All Private Records

    Palm Desktop for Windows observes the security password for your Treo. If you forget your Treo password, you cannot view your data in Palm Desktop. You can change your password, but all records marked as Private will be deleted. You can restore these records at the next HotSync operation.

  • Page 135: If Something Happens

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  • Page 136 3. Some third-party applications may be quarantined by HotSync Manager because they are not compatible with the Palm OS install any quarantined files (see the documentation that came with the third-party applications for more information).
  • Page 137 • Applications Launcher: Some previous Palm Powered™ devices called this the Home screen. To access this screen, press Applications Launcher • Find: Some previous Palm Powered devices launched this global search engine by tapping the magnifying glass icon in the Graffiti...

  • Page 138: Trouble Installing Palm Desktop

    2. Quit any active applications, including virus scanners and Internet security applications. 3. Make sure you’re installing the version of Palm Desktop software that came on the CD with your Treo. Other versions of Palm Desktop software may not work with this Treo.

  • Page 139: Resetting Your Treo

    Resetting your Treo Soft reset A soft reset is similar to restarting a computer. If your Treo is not responding or you have trouble synchronizing with your computer, a soft reset may help. Unless your battery is extremely low, a soft reset should not affect your data. 1.

  • Page 140: Hard Reset

    1. Unscrew the stylus tip to access the reset tool. 2. While holding the Wireless Mode button reset button on the back of your Treo. 3. When the Palm Powered logo appears, release the Wireless Mode button 4. When the warning appears, press Up 5.

  • Page 141: The Screen Appears Blank

    Screen The screen appears blank 1. Look closely at the screen. If you can see a dim image, try adjusting the screen contrast and brightness (see page 121). 2. If adjusting the contrast and brightness doesn’t resolve the problem, perform a soft reset (see page 139).

  • Page 142: Network Connection

    Network connection Signal strength is weak 1. If standing, move about 10 feet in any direction. 2. If you are in a building, move near a window. Open any metal blinds. Become familiar with low 3. If you are in a building, move outdoors or to a more open area. coverage areas where you live, commute, work, and 4.

  • Page 143: Wireless Mode Seems To Turn Off By Itself

    I can’t tell if data services are available • The following icons indicate data services: Wireless Mode is on but you are not connected to any data network. You are connected to a data network. When the arrows are gray, you are in standby mode and you can receive calls.
  • Page 144 • Confirm that high-speed data services are correctly configured on your Treo: 1. Press Applications Launcher 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, and then select All. 3. Choose the Prefs icon. 4. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, and then select Network. 5.

  • Page 145: Desktop Does Not Respond To Hotsync Attempt

    Before you attempt a HotSync operation, make sure that you installed Palm Desktop software and HotSync Manager from the CD that came with your Treo. Desktop does not respond to HotSync attempt Perform a HotSync operation after each of these steps. If the synchronization is successful, you do not need to complete the remaining steps.

  • Page 146: Hotsync Operation Starts But Stops Without Finishing

    Perform a HotSync operation after each of these steps. If the synchronization is successful, you do not need to complete the remaining steps. 1. If you upgraded from a previous Palm Powered device, there may be conflicts with files from your previous device. Locate your Backup folder (Windows: C:\Program Files\Palm\user name or C:\Program Files\Handspring\user name;...
  • Page 147 1. Make sure you’re synchronizing with the intended desktop Personal Information Manager (PIM). The CD that came with your Treo lets you synchronize with Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook for Windows. If you use a different PIM, you will need to install third-party software to synchronize. Consult the company that makes the PIM for more information.
  • Page 148 Mail I can’t receive email First, make sure you have Internet access: launch the Blazer web browser to see if you can view a web page you’ve successfully viewed before. If necessary, ensure that If you use web-based email (Hotmail, AOL) or corporate you are viewing the page directly from the Internet: press Menu email (Microsoft Outlook, the Page menu, choose Refresh.
  • Page 149 • Some email preferences may not work with your Treo or your wireless network’s capabilities. To view these settings, press Menu menu, choose Edit Accounts. Choose an account and press Right Edit. Each setting is explained in detail in the Tips for that tab. Contact your email service provider to determine the correct settings for your email account.
  • Page 150 First, obtain this information from your wireless service provider: • Does the Internet connection they provide support sending SMTP emails? • Is there an alternate SMTP authenticated server used for email? • Is SSL required for POP3 or SMTP email transactions? Next, contact your email service provider for this information: •...

  • Page 151: A Secure Site Refuses To Permit A Transaction

    I can’t access a page • Make sure Wireless Mode is turned on (see page 15). • Check your Internet access: launch Blazer loaded before. Press Menu get the latest version from the Internet. After confirming your Internet connection, try to view the page again, and press Menu choose Refresh.
  • Page 152 Pictures The Pictures application takes pictures at Small picture size (160 x 120 pixels) and Large picture size (640 x 480 pixels, or 0.3 megapixel). Here are some tips for taking good pictures with the built-in camera: • Clean the camera’s lens with a soft, lint-free cloth. •...

  • Page 153: Getting More Help

    Third-party applications Sometimes, third-party applications can cause conflicts on your Treo. Third-party applications that modify wireless features may require extra troubleshooting. If you recently installed an application and your Treo seems to be stuck, try the following: 1. Perform a soft reset (see page 139). 2.
  • Page 154 Errors Your Treo is designed to minimize interruptions, when a system error occurs. If Treo encounters a system error, it automatically resets itself and resumes functioning as normal. If possible, it even turns Wireless Mode back on if it was on before the error occurred.

  • Page 155: Making Room On Your Treo

    Making room on your Treo If you store a large number of records, or install many third-party applications, the internal memory on your Treo may fill up. Here are some common ways to clear space on your Treo: • Mail: Emails that have large attachments can quickly consume memory on your Treo.

  • Page 156: Voice Quality

    Voice quality Is the other person hearing an echo? • Try decreasing the Treo’s volume to avoid coupling or feedback on the other person’s end. This applies to both speakerphone and the built-in handset speaker. • Position the Treo handset closer to your ear to prevent sound leaking back to the microphone.
  • Page 157 Treo. Palm OS: The operating system of your Treo smartphone. Palm OS is known for its simplicity of use and for the large number of applications that can be added to your Treo. Phone quick access to the most commonly used applications on your Treo.
  • Page 158 PIM (Personal Information Management): A category of software that includes applications such as Palm Desktop software, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, and ACT!. PIMs generally store contacts, schedules, to do items, and memos. PocketMirror: Software included on the Treo CD that lets you synchronize with Microsoft Outlook (English language and Windows only).
  • Page 159 FCC Statement This device 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 160 Your Treo 600 is compatible with select TTY devices. You can connect a TTY/TDD machine to your phone through the headset jack, but you cannot use your headset jack with a headset or hands- free kit while this mode is enabled.
  • Page 161 Index Numerics 24-hour clock 127 5-way navigation control. See under five AC charger 13 accented characters 25, 26 accessing applications 27, 28 common tasks 52 Dial Pad 46 web pages 56, 57 activating application menus 22 keyboard backlight 24 on-screen buttons 22 speakerphone 46 web links 56 active call 46...
  • Page 162 battery charging 13, 33 consumption factors for 13 maximizing life of 15, 33, 121 resetting handset and 139 viewing status of 14, 39 battery gauge 14 Beam Business Card command 51 Beam Category command 102 Beam command 102, 103 Beam Status dialog box 102, 103 beaming applications 103 information 102, 104, 128...
  • Page 163 contrast (screen) 16, 121 conversion functions (calculator) 96 copying applications 113 phone numbers 41 pictures 65 text 60 copyrighted pictures 64 coverage areas 16, 142 creating bookmarks 57 business cards 51 Caller ID pictures 53, 118 cities for world clock 95 contacts 50 events 84, 86 memos 93...
  • Page 164 59 images 59 Palm Desktop software 2 downsizing pictures 64 drawings. images; pictures echoes 156 Edit Bookmarks command 58 Edit Cities command 95 Edit Favorites Button command 54 Edit Favorites Pages command 54 Edit Name command 65 editing.
  • Page 165 32 viewing application 110 Information icon 35 Infrared port. IR port installing applications 107, 108, 124 Palm OS software 106, 138 synchronization software 29, international characters 26 Internet connections 15 invalid characters 67 IR port beaming from 102, 103, 104...
  • Page 166 lock codes 131 lock icon 56, 103, 109 Lock Wireless Mode options 130 locked messages 69 locking the handset 129, 130, 131 logic functions (calculator) 97 losing data 136, 145 low coverage areas 142 lowercase letters 25 Macintosh information installing applications 108 installing synchronization software 29 removing applications 109...
  • Page 167 Page View icon 56 paging through web pages 56 paging tool 20 Palm Desktop software 2, 29 Palm OS features 15, 28, 106, 138 Palm Powered devices 147 partial battery icon 14 passwords changing 44, 130 creating 133 entering 45, 53...
  • Page 168 punctuation characters 25, 26 Purge command 69, 90 Quick Keys 52, 54 QuickText phrases 67 receiving information 104 phone calls 43 text messages 68 recharging handset 33, 39 recording voice messages 44 recurring events 86 red lightning bolt 14 redialing 42 refreshing web pages 56 Reminder screen 85 reminders 68, 85...
  • Page 169 Show Due Dates option 92 signal strength 13, 39, 142 signals 34 silencing the ringer 43, 116, 120 silent alarms 85, 120 sit files 106 SMS button 11 SMS messaging 54, 67, 70, 71 Snooze option 68 soft resets 139 software 9, 29, 31, 138 See also applications...
  • Page 170 features 9 freeing space on 109, 155 locking 129, 130, 131 resetting 131, 139–140, 145 setting up 16 storing data on 33 transferring information to 29, troubleshooting 153, 156 turning on and off 15 tutorial for 35 viewing power status for 14 trigonometric functions 97 troubleshooting 138, 153, 156 TTY icon 39...
  • Page 171 Windows information installing applications 106, installing synchronization software 29 removing applications 109 synchronizing data 145, 146, viewing pictures 66 wireless accounts 35 wireless connections 15 wireless coverage areas 16, 34, 142 wireless features 15, 33 Wireless Mode 15, 39, 143 Wireless Mode button 10 world clock 94–95 zip files 106...
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  • Page 173: Specifications

    3375 colors (11.5-bit color, compatible with 16-bit applications) Keyboard Built-in QWERTY keyboard plus 5-way navigation control Backlight for low lighting conditions Included software Phone (including Palm OS Contacts, Favorites, Dial Pad) Pictures ® Blazer Web Browser (Internet) Mail Memo Pad...
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