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- Page 1 Sidekick ® Reference Guide 27-4001-01 Rev. A - R3.3 - Dec 18, 2006 Copyright © 2006 Danger, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome! 6 Device Basics 8 Opening and Closing the Display 8 Phone Controls 9 Control Buttons 10 Volume Controls 12 Wireless On/Off Control 12 Display Controls 13 Battery Charger 13 Removable Battery 14 SIM Card Slot 15 Wrist Strap Holder 16 Replaceable Bumpers 16 Registering Your Device 19 Setting Up Your Device 23... - Page 3 Menus 28 Title Bar and Indicators 28 Type and Edit Text 30 Navigate in Text Boxes 30 Delete Text 30 Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo 30 AutoText 31 Type Special Unicode Characters 31 The Desktop Interface 33 Using the Applications 35 myFaves Add a Contact to myFaves 35 Call or Text a myFaves Contact 36...
- Page 4 Email Send an Email Message 42 Receive Email from External Accounts 42 Save a Photo Attachment to Your Device 45 Receive Email Using Your Device’s Web Browser 45 Attach a Photo to an Email Message 46 Address Book Add a Contact to the Address Book 46 Import Address Book Contacts 47 Set and Send “My vCard”...
- Page 5 Instant Messaging Sign On 53 Send an Instant Message 54 Switch Between IM Conversations 54 Keyboard Shortcuts 55 Troubleshooting 56 Handling and Safety Precautions 60 Battery Handling 60 Device Handling and Use 61 Battery Charger Handling 62 Regulatory and Compliance Information 63 Regulatory Compliance Information for North America 63 FCC Notice 63 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals 64...
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Page 6: Welcome
Welcome! Thank you for buying a Sidekick ID device. Your Sidekick will ® change the way you communicate, get organized, and stay connected. Your Sidekick connects seamlessly to wireless networks, allowing you to browse the Internet, exchange instant messages*, and send and receive email with photo attachments. - Page 7 Here’s what you’ll find in the box: Sidekick ID device ® SIM card Removable battery Battery charger (wall adapter) Hands-free mono headset Wrist strap Carrying case Sidekick Start Guide Sidekick Reference Guide If any of these items are missing, please contact your T-Mobile Customer Care department.
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Page 8: Device Basics
Device Basics Opening and Closing the Display To open the display, press your left thumb on the lower-left corner of the display and gently push up in a clockwise direction. The display will spring smoothly into the open position. Alternatively, use your right index finger to push down gently on the upper- right corner of the display. -
Page 9: Phone Controls
Phone Controls MUTE BUTTON (while on phone) SPEAKER VOLUME BUTTONS + DIAL PAD Use the keyboard dial pad to dial a number with one hand. END CALL and SEND CALL buttons During a phone call, press the call or to clear the screen of a number you’ve typed. Press the phone number you’ve typed or highlighted in a list. -
Page 10: Control Buttons
Control Buttons MENU JUMP TRACKBALL Pressing the trackball selects a highlighted item or opens a pop-up menu. Roll the trackball up/down/left/right to reverse/advance the current selection through the “selectable” items on a screen or Web page. Rolling the trackball right/left with a folder highlighted will open/collapse the folder contents. - Page 11 RIGHT SHOULDER LEFT SHOULDER BUTTON BUTTON POWER JACK DIRECTIONAL STRAP HOLDER VOLUME BUTTONS POWER ON / OFF BUTTON DIRECTIONAL PAD (D-pad) Press up/down/left/right to scroll or move within text fields, and navigate in games. The D-pad “rocks” in four different directions and generally mirrors the behavior of the trackball.
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Page 12: Volume Controls
Volume Controls There are two ways you can open the volume controls: Press MENU DONE your sound profiles. Left is louder, right is softer. (Read more in “Sound Profiles” on page 25.) Press the + or - volume buttons on the lower-left edge of your device. ... -
Page 13: Display Controls
Display Controls To adjust the display backlight brightness, open the Display Control from the Jump screen by pressing MENU Display. Scroll down to highlight the Brightness slider. Press the trackball to open the slider for adjustment. Roll right to increase brightness; left to decrease. -
Page 14: Removable Battery
Let the device charge for at least four (4) hours, until fully charged. Rest the device in a safe place and let the battery charge for at least four hours. When you first receive your device, you must fully charge the battery for the system to perform battery-reading calibration and deliver full capacity. -
Page 15: Sim Card Slot
Push the battery in slightly, then lift the battery from the bottom edge and remove. Replace with new battery by first inserting the long edge with the three tabs, then pushing the battery down to lock into place. Replace the cover. Once the battery makes contact, the power-on sequence begins. -
Page 16: Wrist Strap Holder
Wrist Strap Holder Carry your device securely by using a wrist strap with a flexible loop on one end. Thread the loop under the strap holder and through the “tunnel” on the right edge of your device next to the power jack. Replaceable Bumpers Customize your Sidekick by changing the bumpers. - Page 17 Pull each of the two bumpers free by gently peeling and lifting away from the device. To install the new bumpers, turn your device face-up. You can tell which bumper goes on top and which goes below by orienting the control button icons.
- Page 18 Once the bumpers are securely fastened, replace the end-cover by first lining up the two tabs, then pushing the cover into place. Make sure the tabs are seated correctly. Replace the battery and back cover as described in “Removable Battery”, steps 4 and 5 on page 15. Your device will power on once you insert the battery.
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Page 19: Registering Your Device
Registering Your Device Before you can start using your Sidekick, you must complete the registration steps, as explained in step 3 in the Start Guide. This section of the Reference Guide takes you through the registration process in more detail. Note that these instructions are for new users, not returning users. Returning users can simply sign in using their existing username and password. - Page 20 Select a username. The username you type will become the first part of your email address (for example, username@example.com). Before you select a username, read the following guidelines: Usernames must start with an alphabetic character (A-Z) and can include numbers (0-9), dashes (-), periods (.), and underscores ( _ ), but no other punctuation.
- Page 21 For enhanced security, do choose a password that is more than seven characters long, mixes letters and numerals, and uses upper- and lower-case letters. Passwords are case-sensitive. For example, if you set your password to be “Hard2Guess”, then you will not be authenticated if you sign in by typing “hard2guess”.
- Page 22 Congratulations! Once your account has been set up, you’ll see the Congratulations screen: Select the Start button to begin! Device Registration...
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Page 23: Setting Up Your Device
Setting Up Your Device Backgrounds To customize the backgrounds on all the application splash screens, do the following: Press to open the Jump screen. Press JUMP Backgrounds. Highlight your choice of background from the submenu, then press the trackball to set it. Backlighting For better screen visibility in poor light, enable backlighting: Press... -
Page 24: Key Guard Mode
Key Guard Mode You can effectively lock the controls by entering key guard mode. By default, your device is set to enter key guard mode after one minute of idle time. Enter Key Guard Mode Press to go to the Jump screen. Press JUMP menu, scroll to highlight Key Guard, then press the trackball. -
Page 25: Device Privacy Code
Device Privacy Code If you want to secure your device from unauthorized access once your device has gone into key guard mode, you will first need to set up a privacy code: Press to open the Jump screen. Press JUMP Settings >... -
Page 26: Application Customization
Application Customization Set application-specific preferences using the Settings screens found within the applications. Some of application settings you can customize include: Set your favorite Web home page (Web Browser) Select individual Caller ID icons or photos (Phone/Address Book) Create your own categories and labels for identifying contact ... -
Page 27: The Device Interface
The Device Interface The Jump Screen The Jump screen is your entry point to all device applications. Applications are arranged on the left-side of the screen in a “ring”. Some applications are grouped into a second-level folder. The Jump screen menu provides device-wide settings and controls: Go to the Jump screen from any screen by pressing myFaves splash screen is selected by default. -
Page 28: Menus
Menus Almost every screen on your device has a set of actions you can take while on that screen. These actions are listed in a floating window, which you open by pressing the Menu button are noted with a right-pointing arrowhead. The Email Settings submenu is shown below. - Page 29 Wireless signal strength indicator. The number of signal bands showing to the right of the radio tower icon represents the strength of the signal at your current location. If you see an X flashing over the radio tower icon, you’ve temporarily lost network connection and can make no calls.
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Page 30: Type And Edit Text
Type and Edit Text It’s easy to type and edit text in any text box using the keyboard and the advanced text editing features described below. Navigate in Text Boxes Use the control buttons and keyboard to navigate within a text box: To move character-by-character, press the D-pad or roll the trackball left/ ... -
Page 31: Autotext
Note the standard shortcuts: MENU Copy MENU Select All MENU You can paste text that you have copied to the device clipboard to any other text box in any application. Simply position your cursor where you want to paste the text, then use the Paste shortcut (You can also open the menu and select Edit Text >... - Page 32 Use the D-pad or trackball to navigate through the list: left-right to flip through the Favorites, Recent, alphabet, and symbol sets; up-down to select specific characters. Press the trackball to insert a highlighted character. Here are some useful tips in using the Special Character selector: With the selector open, you can show the same characters capitalized ...
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Page 33: The Desktop Interface
The Desktop Interface The data you store in your device’s Email, To Do, Calendar, Address Book, Notes, and Photo Album applications are also available for viewing or editing on the Web from any computer connected to the Internet. Information in your account is stored on servers in a data center with enhanced security and firewall features. - Page 34 Desktop Interface Jump Page Remember! When you’ve finished using the Web applications, always click the Sign Out link to exit the Web site securely. The Device Interface...
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Page 35: Using The Applications
Using the Applications myFaves Assign up to five phone numbers to be part of your “myFaves” service plan. When you call a myFaves contact phone number, you are not charged for minutes! Contact T-Mobile to sign up for the plan. Add a Contact to myFaves Create a new myFaves contact, or assign a phone number already in your Address Book to your myFaves plan:... -
Page 36: Call Or Text A Myfaves Contact
Call or Text a myFaves Contact Press to go to the Jump screen. If not already selected, scroll to JUMP highlight myFaves, then press the trackball to go into the application. Roll the trackball to highlight the myFaves contact you want to call, then press SEND CALL and select Text. -
Page 37: Phone
Phone Make a Phone Call Type the number you want to call by using any of these dialing methods: To dial using your list of speed dials and recently-dialed numbers: From the Jump or Phone screen, press number, then place the call by pressing To dial with numbers: From the Jump or Phone screen, open the ... -
Page 38: Answer A Phone Call
Answer a Phone Call When your device signals an incoming phone call, the display will show the name of the caller and the icon or photo associated with that caller in your Address Book (see “Add a Contact to the Address Book” on page 46). Press the trackball to select the Answer button or press Your call connects. -
Page 39: Check Your Voice Mail
Check Your Voice Mail Press to go to the Jump screen, then press the trackball to JUMP open the Phone application. Press and hold the 1 key (the speed dial shortcut assigned to voice mail) to call your voice mailbox. Follow the prompts to retrieve your messages.* To hang up, select To check your voice mail from another phone, call your mobile number. -
Page 40: Import Contacts From Your Sim Card
Import Contacts from Your SIM Card If you already have a SIM card from T-Mobile, you can import the phone numbers you have stored on the SIM card into your device’s Address Book. First, insert the SIM card with the contacts into your device, then: Press to go to the Jump screen. -
Page 41: Web Browser
Web Browser Browse the Web Press to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Web JUMP Browser, then press the trackball to open the application. Start typing the address of the Web page you wish to visit. The Go To dialog box opens automatically, showing the address you are typing. -
Page 42: Send An Email Message
Email Send an Email Message Press to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Email, then JUMP press the trackball to open the application. Press to open the menu. New Message is selected by default; MENU press the trackball to go to the Compose screen. The text cursor is in the To field;... - Page 43 The instructions below explain how to use your device to receive email from external accounts. Note that you can also set up accounts from the Email application on the Desktop Interface. Press to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Email, then JUMP press the trackball to open the application.
- Page 44 Some popular Web-based email providers and their Mail Server names are provided below for your convenience. If you have an email account through your ISP, contact them for assistance. Note that some ISPs (including Yahoo!) require additional configuration or charge a fee to download email. Web Email Provider Yahoo! ®...
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Page 45: Save A Photo Attachment To Your Device
If you leave these fields blank, your default POP or IMAP account name and address will be used. Specify alternative names or addresses in these fields as you wish. Select the Copy Outgoing Messages check box to have every message sent from this account copied to another email address. Specify either CC or BCC (from the pop-up menu), then type the email address in the field. -
Page 46: Attach A Photo To An Email Message
Attach a Photo to an Email Message Press to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Email, then JUMP press the trackball to open the application. Press + N to open the Compose screen. Complete the To, MENU Subject, and Message fields. Press to open the Photo Album. -
Page 47: Import Address Book Contacts
A smaller version of the photo now appears on the Identity screen and will be used to identify that contact on incoming call notifications. When finished with the Identity screen, select to the next New Contact screen, in which you can type or select additional contact information. -
Page 48: Set And Send "My Vcard
After you click the Import button, your contacts are imported to your Web Address Book then sent to your device via the network. Make sure your device has a wireless connection; then, after two to three minutes, check your device to confirm that your new contacts have arrived. -
Page 49: Calendar
Calendar Add an Event to Calendar You can create and store up to 1000 events in Calendar. Press to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Organizer, JUMP then press the trackball to open the second-level ring of applications. Highlight Calendar, then press the trackball. -
Page 50: Send A Note
Send a Note You can send one of your notes via Email: Press to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Organizer, JUMP then press the trackball to open the second-level ring of applications. Highlight Notes, then press the trackball. Create a new note or highlight an existing note. -
Page 51: Send Photos By Email
If there are more attachments in this or other messages, save them to the Album in the same way. When finished, close your message, Scroll to highlight Photo Album, then press the trackball to view the Album contents. Send Photos by Email To send a photo that you’ve stored in your Photo Album, do the following from the Email application: In the Photo Album, press the trackball over each photo you want to... -
Page 52: Download Catalog
Download Catalog Download Items from the Catalog Download ringtones, applications, games, and more from the Catalog! You’ll find that browsing the Catalog and purchasing items is easy and fun: Press to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Download JUMP Catalog, then press the trackball to open the application. -
Page 53: Manage Your Downloaded Items
Manage Your Downloaded Items To remove or uninstall/reinstall a downloaded item, check the download status of a purchased item, or view a list of all the downloads you have made through the Catalog (including details such as price, subscription term, upgrade information), go to the Downloads screen: Press to go to the Jump screen. -
Page 54: Send An Instant Message
Send an Instant Message Press to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Instant JUMP Messaging, then press the trackball to open the second-level ring of applications. Highlight your instant messaging application, then press the trackball. The Sign On screen appears. Sign on with your username and password;... -
Page 55: Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts Call a speed dial number Redial last number Answer an incoming call Ignore an incoming call (call will forward) Hang up active call Mute your device when ringing Create a new note, message, event, task, to do, or contact Insert special Unicode character Discard item Send a composed email or text... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting How do I know when my account has been activated? Once your account has been activated by T-Mobile, you will see a “Welcome” message on your screen. If the Welcome message doesn’t appear on your device within 48 hours after registering, contact T-Mobile’s Customer Care department. - Page 57 I needed to remove my battery, so I did. After I put the battery back in my device, it powered up, but all my messages and other data were gone. Is it all gone for good? No, all your data is regularly saved to the Danger service so it is safe. If you wait a few minutes, all your data will be restored to your device.
- Page 58 Why do the Web pages I open using the device’s Web Browser application appear different from the pages I open on my desktop computer? The Web pages displayed on your device have been reformatted so they are easier to read on a small display. The same or similar information displays;...
- Page 59 What Web browsers do you support on the Desktop Interface? Web browsers IE 5+ are supported on both the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. What should I do if I need a replacement part for my device or if I need to have my device repaired? Contact T-Mobile’s Customer Care department for troubleshooting support.
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Page 60: Handling And Safety Precautions
Handling and Safety Precautions The Sidekick is a mobile computing device that may break if dropped, subjected to severe shock, or exposed to water. Please handle the device carefully and read the precautions listed below. These precautions provide essential information for the safe handling of the product and for the protection of the users and others from possible harm. -
Page 61: Device Handling And Use
Device Handling and Use Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify your device. Such action may result in bodily injury, or damage to the unit or other property, and void the warranty. Never touch liquid that might leak from a broken liquid crystal display (LCD), ... -
Page 62: Battery Charger Handling
Battery Charger Handling The device is intended for use when supplied with power from the battery charger included in the box with your device. Other usage will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous. Charge the device within the temperature range of 5º to 35º Celsius, or 41º to 95º ... -
Page 63: Regulatory And Compliance Information
Regulatory and Compliance Information Regulatory Compliance Information for North America FCC Declaration of Conformity Model PV150, manufactured by Sharp Corporation, complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 64: Exposure To Radio Frequency (Rf) Signals
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ... -
Page 65: Recycling Information
Recycling Information The RBRC™ Battery Recycling Seal on the Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery/battery pack indicates UTStarcom is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these battery/battery packs at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. -
Page 66: Legal Information
Legal Information Danger Service and End-User License Agreement ® IMPORTANT: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS SERVICE AND END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THE “AGREEMENT”) BETWEEN YOU AND DANGER, INC. (“DANGER”) BEFORE YOU USE YOUR WIRELESS DEVICE (THE “DEVICE”). YOUR USE OF THE DEVICE OR THE SERVICE FOR THE DEVICE SHALL CONSTI- TUTE YOUR BINDING ACCEPTANCE OF ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. - Page 67 Use of the Service 3.1 Wireless Service Provider. In addition to Danger’s terms and conditions set forth in this Agree- ment, you agree and acknowledge that your use of the Service is subject to your wireless carrier’s terms and conditions of service. 3.2 Privacy Policy.
- Page 68 Intellectual Property Rights 4.1 Copyright. All content included on the Device, including graphics, text, images, logos, button icons, images, audio and video clips and software, as well as the compilation of the content, is the property of Danger and/or its licensors (“Danger Material”) and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
- Page 69 SERVICE WILL BE FREE FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS (INCLUDING THIRD PARTY HACKERS OR DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS). FURTHER, AS THE WIRELESS CARRIER IS NOT CONTROLLED BY DANGER, NO WARRANTY IS MADE AS TO COVERAGE, AVAILABILITY OR GRADE OF SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE WIRELESS CARRIER. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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Page 70: Danger ® Service Privacy Notice
Danger Service Privacy Notice ® Danger, Inc. (“Danger”) operates a service on behalf of your wireless carrier that enables certain features on your wireless device, including email, Internet access, instant messaging, address book, and calendar functions (the “Danger Service”). The Danger Service also includes a Web site operated by Danger (the “Danger Service Web Site”) that subscribers may use to access these features, as described more fully in the Reference Guide accompanying your wireless device. - Page 71 Anonymous Information Danger collects and stores Anonymous Information relating to the use of the Danger Service. For example, Danger’s servers automatically gather information regarding which Web pages are visited by users of the Danger Service. In addition, Danger collects data regarding subscribers’ usage of various features of the Service, such as how many email messages or IM messages are sent by a particular user or by users in the aggregate, the most popular Web sites visited by users of the Service, the number of Web pages viewed at the Danger Service Web Site, and other similar information.
- Page 72 WITH WHOM DOES DANGER SHARE THE INFORMATION THAT IS COLLECTED? Personal Information Danger may share Personal Information with your wireless carrier to further the purposes described in the “How Does Danger Use the Information it Collects” section above. Except in the very limited circumstances outlined in the “Special Circumstances”...
- Page 73 WHAT TYPES OF SECURITY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE TO PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION? Danger maintains a variety of physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to guard your information. For example, information transmitted from your wireless device to the Danger Service is automatically encrypted for your protection.
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Page 74: One-Year Limited Warranty
One-Year Limited Warranty UTStarcom Personal Communications (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this UTStarcom handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) month period from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the Company’s option, without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s). -
Page 75: Additional Information
$200/line early termination fee. Ability to use some or all phone features depends on connection to our network. Sidekick ID images simulated. You will be charged for all data sent by or to you through the network, whether or not received, and for all music, ringtones, wallpapers, and games (and certain other content) purchased and/or downloaded to your phone (all prices subject to change). - Page 76 Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. or other countries. Copyright (c) 1985, 1986, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1999 The Regents of the University of California. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
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