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Page 2: Please Read Before Proceeding
Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when using the recording feature of your T-Mobile MDA III.
Page 3: Important Safety Precautions
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Important Safety Precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken against possible legal liabilities and damages. n ELECTRICAL SAFETY This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the battery pack PH26B Other usage will invalidate any approval given to this product and may be dangerous.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Contents (To be updated.) Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Knowing Your Device ...... 1.2 Battery........... 1.3 Accessories ........Chapter 2 Knowing Your T-Mobile MDA III 15 2.1 Starting Up........2.2 Entering Information....... 2.3 Writing on the Screen .....
Page 5 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Chapter 4 Synchronizing Information 4.1 Using ActiveSync ......4.2 Synchronizing Information ....4.3 Infrared and Bluetooth Connection... 4.4 ActiveSync Errors ......Chapter 5 Personalizing Your Phone 5.1 Device Settings....... 5.2 Phone Settings ....... Chapter 6 Getting Connected 6.1 About Connections......
Page 6 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Chapter 7 Using Microsoft Outlook 7.1 Calendar......... 7.2 Contacts......... 7.3 Tasks ..........7.4 Notes ..........Chapter 8 Messaging Features 8.1 E-mail Messages ......8.2 MSN Messenger ......8.3 MMS Messages ....... Chapter 9 Applications 9.1 Pocket Word ........
Page 7 Chapter 10 Using Camera and Album 10.1 About Camera and Album ..... 10.2 Camera..........10.3 Album ..........Appendix A Maintaining Your T-Mobile MDA III 153 Adding or Removing Programs ....... Managing Memory ........Backing Up Files ........... Resetting the T-Mobile MDA III .....
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Page 9: Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Knowing Your Device 1.2 Battery 1.3 Accessories...
Page 10: Touch Screen
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 1.1 Knowing Your T-Mobile MDA III Top View , Left-Side View, and Front View Power Button/Backlight MMC/SD Cards or SDIO Press to turn ON/OFF your T- Accessories Slot Mobile MDA III or Backlight. Slot for a MMC/SD card or a SDIO Earphone Plug accessory.
Page 11: Notification Led
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Right-Side View, Back View, and Bottom View Car Antenna Connector You can attach your phone to a car antenna to utilize the superior reception quality. Stylus and Stylus Slot Self-Portrait Mirror Notification LED Camera Lens...
Page 12: Battery
Data retention It is vital to keep your battery charged. Because your T-Mobile MDA III does not have a hard drive, all data and any new programs you install are stored in the RAM. If the battery completely drains, any data or new programs you installed will be erased.
Page 13: To Recharge Your Device
Connect the sync connector of your T-Mobile MDA III directly to an external power source without using the cradle. 4. If you have a spare battery for your T-Mobile MDA III, you can also put it into the cradle slot for recharging.
Page 14: Accessories
When the low-battery warning message appears, immediately save any data you are working on, perform a synchronization with your PC, and turn off your T-Mobile MDA III. If your device shuts down, the internal backup battery will protect the data for about 20 minutes.
Page 15: Knowing Your T-Mobile Mda Iii
Chapter 2 Knowing Your T-Mobile MDA III 2.1 Starting Up 2.2 Entering Information 2.3 Writing on the Screen 2.4 Drawing on the Screen 2.5 Recording a Message 2.6 Finding Information...
Page 16: Starting Up
Screen Tapping, Calibration and Re- calibration When you first start up your T-Mobile MDA III, you will be asked to calibrate the screen by tapping the center of a cross with your stylus as it moves around the screen. This process ensures that when you tap the screen with your stylus, the item tapped is activated.
Page 17: The Today Screen
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual The Today screen Today screen displays important information such as today’s appointments and status icons for your device. Tap the information listed on the Today screen to open the as- sociated program. 1. Tap to go to a program.
Page 18 The ON/OFF status and signal strength of the mobile phone connection. One or more wireless networks are detected, but not yet connected. Indicates that your T-Mobile MDA III has WLAN connection This indicator will display if more notification icons need to be displayed and there is no room to display them.
Page 19: Navigation Bar
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual To choose reminder types and sounds for your device, tap > Settings > Personal > Sounds & Notifications. The options you choose here apply throughout the device. Navigation Bar The navigation bar, located at the top of the screen, displays active programs and current time, and enables you to switch between programs and close screens.
Page 20: Pop-Up Menus
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Pop-Up menus Use pop-up menus to quickly perform an action on an item. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the item that you want to perform the action on. When the menu appears, tap the action you want to perform, or tap anywhere outside the menu to close it without performing an action.
Page 21 Calculator performs basic arithmetic. Games such as Jawbreaker Solitaire are included. File Explorer views all the files on your T-Mobile MDA III. Camera snaps photos or shoots video clips. Album collects, organizes and sorts .JPG/.BMP/.GIF files. Photo Contacts inputs the image files according to your...
Page 22: Entering Information
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 2.2 Entering Information You can enter information on your device in the following ways: Synchronizing: Using ActiveSync, exchange infor- mation between your PC and device. (For more infor- Chapter mation on ActiveSync, see Typing: Using the...
Page 23 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Using the Soft Keyboard To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button . To see your choices tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow next to the...
Page 24: Using The Letter Recognizer
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Using the Letter Recognizer With the Letter Recognizer, you can write letters using the stylus just as you would on paper. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Letter Recognizer.
Page 25: To Punctuate In Transcriber
Using Profiles Letter Shape Selector supports two profiles: Master Guest: Master: is typically used by the T-Mobile MDA III's primary user. This profile is unaffected by any Guest user settings. Guest: is for temporary device usage by another person.
Page 26: Writing On The Screen
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 2.3 Writing on the Screen In any program that accepts writing, such as Notes, and in the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Write as you would on paper.
Page 27: Converting Writing To Text
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Converting writing to text: Tools Recognize 1. On the writing note, tap from the menu bar. If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping Recognize on the Tools menu (or tap and hold...
Page 28: Drawing On The Screen
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 2.4 Drawing on the Screen You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited.
Page 29: Recording A Message
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 2.5 Recording a Message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab.
Page 30: Finding Information
2.6 Finding Information Find feature on your T-Mobile MDA III helps you quickly locate the information you need. 1. Tap > Programs > Find. 2. In Find, enter the file name, word, or other information you want to search for.
Page 31: Using Your T-Mobile Mda Iii
Chapter 3 Using Your T-Mobile MDA III 3.1 About Your Phone 3.2 Making a Call 3.3 Receiving a Call 3.4 In-Call Options 3.5 Contacts Information 3.6 Photo Contacts 3.7 Voice Dial 3.8 Additional Dialing Information 3.9 Securing Your Phone...
Page 32: About Your Phone
The phone dialer screen To access the Phone Dialer Screen, tap > Phone, or press on your T-Mobile MDA III. From this screen, you can access Call History, Speed Dial Phone Setting. Signal status information and icons that tell you about your call include: 1.
Page 33: The Navigation Pad And Dialing
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual The navigation pad and dialing Phone Dialer Screen: Press to activate the Phone Dialer Screen. Take Call: Press to take an incoming call. Speakerphone: During a call, press and hold to turn the speakerphone ON or OFF.
Page 34: Entering Your Pin
In many countries you are required by law to turn off your phone on board an aircraft. Turning off the power of your T-Mobile MDA III doesn't turn off the phone function. You must turn on the Flight Mode in order to disconnect the connection to the wireless network.
Page 35: Making A Call
To adjust the conversation phone volume, you must do it during a call. Adjusting the volume at another time will affect the ring, notification and MP3 sound levels. 3.2 Making a Call With your T-Mobile MDA III, you can make a call from the Dialer, Contacts, Speed Dial,...
Page 36: Making A Call From Contacts
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Making a call from Contacts You can make a call from Contacts in the following ways: 1. Press the Microsoft Contacts button in the upper left corner of your T-Mobile MDA III. 2. Find the contact, and then press the button twice (Once to send to the dialer screen and once to call.)
Page 37: Making A Call From Speed Dial
By default, the first Speed Dial location is your voice mailbox. When you insert your card into your T-Mobile MDA III, it will automatically detect and set by default the voice mailbox number of your service provider. On the Phone Dialer...
Page 38: Receiving A Call
Putting a call on hold Your T-Mobile MDA III notifies you when you have another incoming call and gives you the choice of rejecting or accepting the call. If you accept, you can choose to switch between the two callers or set up a conference call between all three parties.
Page 39: Writing A Note
3. To turn OFF the speakerphone hold down again. WARNING: To avoid damage to your hearing, do not leave your T-Mobile MDA III on speaker- phone mode and hold it against your ear. Muting a call You can mute your microphone during a call so that you can hear the caller without being heard.
Page 40: Contacts Information
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 3.5 Contacts Information Contacts can be imported in the following ways: 1. From your card: Use your card on your T-Mobile MDA III and another device; while using the other device you create one or more new contacts on the card.
Page 41: Call History
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Saving personal numbers: You can choose to save your personal phone numbers in a separate screen in Manager. 1. Tap > Programs > SIM Manager > Tools > and then List of Own Numbers. 2. Add a number to the screen and then tap OK.
Page 42: Viewing Call Duration
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Viewing call duration: Go to Call History, find the call, and then tap once on the time called. Deleting individual calls: Tap and hold the stylus on the call to be deleted, and then select delete from the pop-up menu.
Page 43: Photo Contacts
Photo Contacts), that photo will appear on your T-Mobile MDA III’s incoming call screen. Use the rich set of features to get the photos displayed with the size, position, and animated template you want.
Page 44: Toolbar Icons
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Toolbar Icons The Toolbar provides a convenient way for you to select fre- quently-used commands. From left to right, the functions of the icons on the Toolbar are: Contact Create a new entry (same as New...
Page 45: Incoming Calls
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual To unassign a photo: 1. Tap > Programs > Photo Contacts.. 2. Select an existing contact entry that you want to remove. 3. Tap Edit > then Unassign Photo > Tap yes in the pop-up box.
Page 46: To Manage Your Groups
Caller ID because no phone number was “passed in” to your T-Mobile MDA III. This would occur if the person calling you has blocked their phone number from being displayed to the receiver, or has not enabled the broadcast of their...
Page 47: Voicedial
The first time you use VoiceDial, a recognition file is generated from the data entered in Microsoft Contacts on your T-Mobile MDA III. However, any additions or deletions to your Contacts will not be recognized unless you update the Contacts. See more information in the...
Page 48 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual "Call John Smith, home" "Call John Smith, mobile" NOTE: If you do not say a location, VoiceDial will dial the first number associated with that contact, in order of last number dialed for that contact, work, home, mobile, or pager. This order...
Page 49: Main Tab
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Main tab Enable Extra Audio Help Disable this checkbox to deactivate the initial prompt. Expe- rienced users may want to turn off the audio Help prompts to speed up the overall process of placing a call.
Page 50 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 6. When prompted, tap to save your changes or tap to exit without saving your changes. NOTE: If you have a contact with a name that uses special characters, such as Ö or é, or phonetic sounds found in foreign...
Page 51 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual b. Maximum record time Maximum record time is the maximum amount of time that speech is recorded. The microphone will shut off prematurely if you speak longer than maximum record time. However, if you speak for a shorter period of time than maximum record, the microphone will shut off when trailing silence expires.
Page 52 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Prefs tab a. Confirm Digit Dial Disable this checkbox if you do not want VoiceDial to ask you to confirm each telephone number you say. b. Confirm Contact Call Disable this checkbox if you do not want...
Page 53: Additional Dialing Information
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 3.8 Additional Dialing Information Making an emergency call Enter the international emergency number then or press button. Additional emergency numbers may be included on your card. Contact T-Mobile for more information. Making an international call 1.
Page 54: Securing Your Phone
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 3.9 Securing Your Phone You can customize the level of security you want to have on your T-Mobile MDA III by locking the keypad, the entire device, or the card. Locking the keypad The keypad lock turns off the keypad functionality. This is a helpful feature if, for example, your T- Mobile MDA III is turned off and in your pocket, and you want to prevent accidental keypress.
Page 55: Synchronizing Information
Chapter 4 Synchronizing Information 4.1 Using ActiveSync 4.2 Synchronizing Information 4.3 Infrared and Bluetooth Connection 4.4 ActiveSync Errors...
Page 56: Using Activesync
To synchronize your T-Mobile MDA III with your PC, you must install ActiveSync the PC. Using ActiveSync, you can: Synchronize information between your T-Mobile MDA III and PC or server so that you have the latest information in all locations. Change synchronization settings and synchronization schedule.
Page 57: Synchronizing Information
Tap to connect and and within close range. synchronize > ActiveSync 4. On your T-Mobile MDA III, tap > Tools > and then Connect via 4.2 Synchronizing Tap to synchronize via or change...
Page 58: Synchronizing Calendar
Synchronizing Calendar n Calendar items stored on your T-Mobile MDA III can be synchronized with calendar items on your PC or Microsoft Exchange Server. You can only synchronize information directly with an Exchange Server if your company is run- ning Microsoft Mobile Information Server 2002 or later.
Page 59: Synchronizing Notes
For more information on synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on the PC. Synchronizing Notes Notes can be synchronized between your PC and T-Mobile MDA III either through notes synchronization or file synchronization. Notes synchronization synchronizes the notes on your T-Mobile MDA III with Outlook Notes on your PC.
Page 60: Infrared And Bluetooth Connection
(IR) Bluetooth beams and prompts you to accept them. If you do not want your T-Mobile MDA III to detect or receive beams, clear the Receive all incoming beams check box. NOTE: If someone attempts to send you an IR beam from an older device, you may not be prompted to accept it.
Page 61: Personalizing Your Phone
Chapter 5 Personalizing Your Phone 5.1 Device Settings 5.2 Phone Settings...
Page 62: Device Settings
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 5.1 Device Settings You can adjust device settings to suit the way you work. To see available options, tap > Set- tings > Personal System tab located at the bottom of the screen. Personal tab...
Page 63: Button Lock
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Icon Program Button Lock Locks the buttons on your device except Power button when device is off. Certificates Displays the name of the certificate issuer and the expiration date. Clock & Alarms Changes the time and sets alarms.
Page 64 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Buttons To customize the program hardware buttons to open your most used programs: > Settings > Personal > Buttons > Program Buttons Under Select a button, tap the button you want to assign a program, and then select a program from Assign a program.
Page 65: Owner Information
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Menus Only programs are allowed in the Start Menu. To add the programs you use most often to the Start menu: 1. Tap > Settings > Personal > Menus. 2. Select the programs you want, then tap OK.
Page 66: Sounds And Notifications
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual If you forget your password, you must clear the memory before you can access your device. This will erase all files and data you have created and programs you have installed. For more information about clearing memory, please see...
Page 67 You can use your device as a travel alarm clock by setting a wake-up alarm on the Alarms tab. Tap the alarm icon to select the type of alarm you want. To change the way the date or time is displayed on your T-Mobile MDA III, go to Regional Settings by tapping > Settings > System...
Page 68 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Memory > Settings > System > Memory. Main tab displays the amount of memory the system has allocated to file and data storage versus program storage. This tab also displays the amount of memory in use versus the available memory.
Page 69: Permanent Save
When you elect to back up Contacts and Appointments, your T-Mobile MDA III will automatically back up newly added contacts, appointments or tasks items. This will not happen for connection settings if you add new connections you will need to back it up manually.
Page 70: Phone Settings
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 5.2 Phone Settings You can easily view and change settings, such as the ring type and ring tone to be used for incoming calls, and the keypad tone to be used when entering phone numbers. You can also protect your phone from unauthorized use.
Page 71 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 1. Tap the Keypad list, then select the option you want. 2. To prevent tones from being heard when entering a phone number > select Off. Network With network settings, you can view available networks, determine the order in which your phone accesses another network if the current one is unavailable, and specify whether you want to change networks manually or automatically.
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Page 73: Getting Connected
Chapter 6 Getting Connected 6.1 About Connections 6.2 Connecting to the Internet 6.3 Wireless Manager 6.4 Wireless LAN Manager 6.5 Terminal Client Service 6.6 Bluetooth 6.7 Wireless Modem...
Page 74: About Connections
You can set up connections to the Internet anywhere and to a corporate network at work to browse the Internet, send and receive E-mail, use instant messages, and synchronize with ActiveSync. Your T-Mobile MDA III has two groups of connection settings: My ISP My Work Network.
Page 75: Connecting To A Private Network
NOTE: The default setting on your T-Mobile MDA III is set for the most optimal use. Do not change this setting unless you have trouble using the circuit switch data connection. GPRS Settings This program allow you to choose the GPRS setting method when you make a GPRS connection.
Page 76: Pocket Internet Explorer
, the Favorites button, then tap the favorite you want to view. To add a favorite link while using your T-Mobile MDA III, go to the page you want to add > tap and hold on the page, and tap Add to Favorites on the pop-up menu.
Page 77: Wireless Manager
6.4 Wireless LAN Manager WLAN Manager allows you to conveniently manage a WiFi Internet connection on your T-Mobile MDA III. You can manage the network setting and configure the device’s power save mode to make optimal use of the battery under the WLAN networking environment.
Page 78: Turning On Wlan
Turning on WLAN: To use WLAN on your T-Mobile MDA III, you need to turn on the internal WLAN antenna on your device. 1. Tap > Settings >...
Page 79 Turning on auto off You can turn off your T-Mobile MDA III's WLAN antenna automatically if no signal is detected in order to save battery power. Choose between 2, 3, 4, and 5 minute intervals once the box is selected.
Page 80: Network Cards Settings
Networks that you have already configured are listed in Wireless Networks. You can choose whether to connect only to preferred networks or to have your T-Mobile MDA III search for and connect to any available network. 1. While the WLAN is powered on, tap >...
Page 81: Terminal Services Client
Servers that require an assigned IP address may also require a way to map computer names to IP address. WINS are the resolution options supported on your T-Mobile MDA III. 6.5 Terminal Services Client Using the...
Page 82: Navigating Within Terminal Services Client
If scroll bars are displayed on the server’s screen, you will see more than one set of scroll bars on your T-Mobile MDA III: one to scroll information on the PC, and one to scroll the PC display Terminal Services Terminal Services Client.
Page 83: Bluetooth
Wireless LAN is also turned on. Bluetooth Settings With Bluetooth Settings, you can: Turn Bluetooth on/off and enable/disable Bluetooth services. Create or Change a name for your T-Mobile MDA III when...
Page 84: Turning On Bluetooth
Bluetooth Settings > Turn Using Profiles Setting the profiles allows: Different users to quickly re-configure the T-Mobile MDA III to the personal preferences. For example, if Joe and Mary both use the same Pocket PC, but each uses it for a different...
Page 85: Setting Accessibility Properties
Setting Accessibility Properties You can enter or change the accessibility properties to define how your T-Mobile MDA III interacts with other Bluetooth...
Page 86: Enabling Bluetooth Services
Bluetooth devices can see and report your T-Mobile MDA III. This allows any device, even those unknown to your's, to connect to your T-Mobile MDA III. The ability of remote devices to connect is also subject to the...
Page 87: Bluetooth Manager
3. You can also enable the Encryption required function if you want to require all data exchanged between your T-Mobile MDA III and the remote Bluetooth device to be encrypted. 4. Some services have advanced configuration options; if available, tab...
Page 88 T-Mobile III User Manual Exchanging Information or Business Cards To exchange information or business cards choose either Paired devices Business Card Exchange. Tap the Bluetooth Today icon on the lower-right corner of screen > Bluetooth Manager > Tools. To pair with another device: Pairing essentially means giving two devices permission to communicate with each other.
Page 89: Bluetooth Connection Wizard
PC and create a connection shortcut that will establish a synchronization link between the Personal Information Manager on your T-Mobile MDA III and the desktop computer. Browse files on a remote device: Locate and connect to a remote device to examine the contents of a remote folder and/or send/receive file(s) to/from that device.
Page 90 T-Mobile III User Manual Exchange business cards: Locate and connect to a remote Bluetooth device and then send, receive and/or exchange electronic business cards with that device. Explore a Bluetooth device: Locate a remote device, view the services the remote device can provide, and then create a...
Page 91 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Setting up an ActiveSync via Bluetooth on your T-Mobile MDA III You can set up an ActiveSync partnership with a Bluetooth-enabled computer. First, you need to set up the Bluetooth Configuration of your computer (follow the instruction in the user manual...
Page 92: Send Via Bluetooth
T-Mobile III User Manual 6. Enter a phone number. You may need to enter the country code and area code, depending on where you are calling. 7. Tap to begin dialing. To make this connection the default dial-up connection for...
Page 93: Personal Area Network
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual - Add additional devices, if desired, (up to eight total, including the host) After all the desired devices have been added, tap to complete the setup and close the wizard. Adding devices is optional; devices do not have to be added to the...
Page 94: Wireless Modem
If you are using a Serial port connection, you can just start the settings on your PC and your T-Mobile MDA III as described below. No additional driver needs to be installed. Settings on your PC Contact your to get the APN (Access Point Name).
Page 95 Infrared function by tapping > Settings > Connections > Beam > uncheck Receive all incoming beams. Insert your T-Mobile MDA III to your PC/Notebook by Serial connection (using the optional serial sync cable). 1. Tap > Programs > then tap Wireless Modem.
Page 96 Dial to start the connection. Connect via Bluetooth Bluetooth Before starting to use your T-Mobile MDA III as a modem, you must be sure that your PC is a Bluetooth-enabled device. Besides that, you still need to check the following: GPRS SIM card is inserted in your T-Mobile MDA III.
Page 97: Chapter 7 Using Microsoft Outlook
Chapter 7 Using Microsoft Outlook 7.1 Calendar 7.2 Contacts 7.3 Tasks 7.4 Notes...
Page 98: Send A Meeting Request
Today screen. Outlook If you use on your PC, you can synchronize appoint- ments between your T-Mobile MDA III and PC. See Using ActiveSync Chapter 1. Tap to go back to view today's appointment. 2. Tap to display or edit the appointment details.
Page 99: Contacts
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 2. Tap Attendees (you will need to hide the input panel to see this box). 3. Select the meeting attendees from the list of e-mail addresses you’ve entered in Contacts. Only those contacts with e-mail addresses will be displayed.
Page 100: Contacts
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 7.2 Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the informa- tion you’re looking for, whether you’re at home or on the road. You can enter both personal and business information.
Page 101: To Find A Contact
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual To find a contact: There are several ways to find a contact: > Programs > Find, enter the contact name (first, last, or middle), phone number, or address, select Contacts for the type, and then tap Go.
Page 102: Tasks
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 7.3 Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of things you need to do. A variety of task information can be displayed on the Today screen. If you use Outlook on your PC, you can synchronize tasks between your device and PC.
Page 103: Notes
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Using the summary screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the task, tap Edit. Beam a task To beam a task, in the task list, tap and hold the task. On the pop-up menu, tap Beam Task.
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Page 105: Messaging Features
Chapter 8 Messaging Features 8.1 E-mail Messages 8.2 MSN Messenger 8.3 MMS Messages...
Page 106: E-Mail Messages
Microsoft Outlook. For more information, see Chapter Setting up an E-mail account: Open Messaging on your T-Mobile MDA III by tapping > Messaging > Accounts > New Account. The E-mail Setup wizard will prompt you to fill in the necessary informa-...
Page 107: Deleting An Account
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 1. Fill in your E-mail address, then tap Next. 2. The Auto configuration will attempt to connect your T-Mobile MDA III to your E-mail server and automatically download the necessary connection settings. If Auto configuration unsuccessful, contact your ISP or network administrator.
Page 108: Receiving Attachments
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 2. Tap Connect. The messages on your device and E-mail server are synchronized. New messages are downloaded to your T-Mobile MDA III Inbox folder, messages in your T-Mobile MDA III Outbox folder are sent, and messages that have been deleted from the server are removed from your T- Mobile MDA III Inbox.
Page 109: Managing Messages And Folders
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 1. In the message list, tap Accounts and select Outlook E-Mail, Text Messages (SMS), or the desired E-mail account. 2. Tap New. 3. Enter the E-mail address or text message address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon.
Page 110: Msn Messenger
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 8.2 MSN Messenger MSN Messenger features include: Seeing who is online. Sending and receiving instant messages. Having instant message conversations with groups of contacts. Notifying contacts of your on-line status. Blocking contacts from seeing your status or sending you messages.
Page 111: Signing In And Signing Out
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual To set up an Exchange account, see your network administrator. Signing In and Signing Out 1. To sign in, tap anywhere on the screen. Follow the directions on the screen. 2. To sign out, tap Tools >...
Page 112 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Options Explanations Creates a new message. Delete Removes the message. Reply Lets you respond to the message by send- ing one of your own. Reply All Responds to everyone included in the initial message. Forward Sends the message to someone else.
Page 113: Creating A Message
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Creating a message Messages are created by combining various slides. Each slide can consist of a photo or video, audio, and text. A quick run- down of the Create screen is illustrated as below: 1. Use this pull-down to select a specific slide in your message.
Page 114 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 2. To insert Canned Text, tap the small icon on the right upper corner of the Insert text here box, and then select a phrase from the list and tap to select. 3. To add new, edit or delete existing canned text, tap and hold on the canned text screen.
Page 115: Viewing A Message
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual - Tap here when you’re ready to send your message. - These buttons let you navigate through the various slides in your message. Viewing a message You have several options when viewing a message that you receive: 1.
Page 116 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Choose the resolution for the message from the pull-down; Original does not alter the resolution. You may want to choose a lower value to help decrease the file size of your message. Check the Delivery Report box to be notified when the recipient downloads your message.
Page 117: Applications
Chapter 9 Applications 9.1 Pocket Word 9.2 Pocket Excel 9.3 Windows Media Player 9.4 Pictures 9.5 ClearVue PPT 9.6 ClearVue PDF 9.7 KSE Truefax 2.0 9.8 MIDlet Manager 9.9 ZIP...
Page 118: Pocket Word
(.psw). The conversion takes place during the following: During file synchronization. When you copy a Word file from the PC to your T-Mobile MDA III. When you open an E-mail message with an attached Word file on your device. Pocket Word...
Page 119: Pocket Excel
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 9.2. Pocket Excel You can create and edit workbooks and templates in Microsoft Pocket Excel just as you would do in Microsoft Excel your PC. Pocket Excel workbooks are usually saved as .pxl files, but you can also save them in the .xls...
Page 120: Windows Media Player
.jpg picture files on your device. With Pictures, you can download images to your PC, use ActiveSync to copy the files to your T-Mobile MDA III, and view the images as a slide show. Pictures can also be stored and transferred to your device from a MMC, SD, or any storage form factor supported by your digital camera.
Page 121: Viewing Pictures
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Finding and listing pictures: 1. Tap > Programs > Pictures. 2. Tap My Pictures and select a folder from the drop-down menu. Tap to select a folder from the drop-down menu Viewing pictures: 1. In Pictures, tap...
Page 122: Customizing Pictures
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Edit > Brightness and Contrast to adjust the brightness and contrast of a picture. Edit > Undo to undo an edit, or Redo to redo an edit. Set pictures as background You can use one of your own .jpg...
Page 123: Conversion Settings
> Programs > ClearVue PPT. 2. Tap File > and select Open to view a list of .ppt files on your T-Mobile MDA III > Tap the file you want to view. 3. Tap Slide Show to view the slides from the View menu or by using the Icon on the toolbar.
Page 124 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Click on the Watermark in the lower left corner of the image to bring up a context menu. From this menu you can: Go to any slide you want to view. Zoom in or out for viewing.
Page 125: Clearvue Pdf
> Programs > ClearVue PDF. 2. Tap File > Open to view a list of .pdf files on your T-Mobile MDA III > Tap the file you want to view. Moving around in a document When a document is larger than one screen, scroll bars en- able you to move around.
Page 126: Kse Truefax 2.0
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 9.7 KSE Truefax 2.0 Truefax is a software that allows you to send and receive faxes on your T-Mobile MDA III. Before you send or receive a fax, make sure that the device is connected to a GPRS network.
Page 127: Receiving A Fax
Currently, it's not possible to receive faxes through your T-Mobile MDA III with a standard mobile phone number. Contact your mobile operator for the availability of this ser- vice.
Page 128 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Using the Fax Viewer The fax viewer allows you to look at a fax and draw text or sketches on an existing document or on a newly created docu- ment. You can zoom a document by tapping on the tool bar and choosing the zoom factor from the opening list.
Page 129 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Properties > Programs > KSE Truefax 2.0 > Tools > Properties..1. In Logo graphic, you can tap the File button to choose a bitmap that will be used as a logo representing the sender on the cover page.
Page 130: Midlet Manager
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 9.8 MIDlet Manager Your T-Mobile MDA III supports Java 2 Edition, J2ME. The MIDlet Manager allows you to down- load Java applications such as games and tools specifically designed for mobile devices. You will find that some Java applications and games may have already been installed on your device.
Page 131 Storage Card will automatically appear once you insert the SD card to your T- Mobile MDA III. Once the file(s) have been copied to your T-Mobile MDA III or to your storage card, you must install the MIDlet/MIDlets suite: 1. Tap >...
Page 132 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Stopping all MIDlets To stop all the MIDlets running on your T-Mobile MDA III, navigate to the Running MIDlets screen: 1. Tap > Programs > MIDlet Manager. 2. Tap Show > Running. 3. Tap Menu > Stop All.
Page 133: System Info
Determines whether a MIDlets/MIDlet suite can access the Internet. Local Connectivity Enables a MIDlets/MIDlet suite to access services such as RDA and Bluetooth. Refer to your T-Mobile MDA III's manual for the features available on your handset. App Auto Run...
Page 134: Error Messages
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Multimedia Enables a MIDlets/MIDlet suite to record sounds and images. Refer to your Recording T-Mobile MDA III's manual for the features available on your handset. Error Messages When the MIDlet Manager encounters problems with a MIDlets/MIDlet suite, it displays an error message.
Page 135: Zip
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 9.9 ZIP allows you to save memory and increase the storage capacity of your T-Mobile MDA III by compressing files in the conventional "zip" format. You can view and extract archive files received via web download, E-mail attachment, other mobile devices, or PCs.
Page 136 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Individual File list the files in the screen. New Archive... lets you create a new empty file with a filename extension of .zip. You can then select Open Archive on the File Menu to open it in the Individual File screen, then use the command on the Action Menu or Toolbar (in the Individual File screen) to compress and add individual files to it.
Page 137: Chapter 10 Using Camera And Album
Chapter 10 Using Camera and Album 10.1 About Camera and Album 10.2 Camera 10.3 Album...
Page 138: About Camera And Album
10.1 About Camera and Album With the Camera application, you can use your T-Mobile MDA III's camera to snap new photos, or shoot video clips with accompanying audio. The companion program, Album, provides powerful features to manage, organize, and manipulate image, video, and audio files that you have captured or obtained from other sources (from received E-mail, a Stor- age Card, infrared beaming, or sychronized from PC, Smartphone, etc.).
Page 139: Camera
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Capture formats You can use the Camera program to capture files in the following formats: File Type Formats Still-image formats JPEG Video formats Motion-JPEG AVI (.avi) MPEG-4 Simple profile (.mp4) 3GPP-H.263 baseline (.3gp) 10.2 Camera...
Page 140 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Camera Buttons When the Camera mode is active, you can use the buttons identified below on your T- Mobile MDA III as shortcuts to performing the following functions: Action button Captures or selects: If in...
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Page 142: Video Mode
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Video Mode To start the video recording process, press the Camera button on the left side of your T-Mobile MDA III, or the Action button on the navigation pad. To stop recording, press either button again. This captures the incoming video stream and saves it to a file, using your currently specified filename convention in Options.
Page 143: Mms Video Mode
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual MMS Video Mode MMS Video capture mode is convenient if you want to capture a video file and then send it via MMS. To start an MMS video recording, press the Camera button on the left side of your...
Page 144 \My Documents\Templates. There are three ways to browse and select different templates: 1. Press the Right or Left navigational button on your T-Mobile MDA III. 2. Tap the buttons to display the Previous or Next template.
Page 145: Review Mode
Photo mode, you can press the navigational button on your T-Mobile MDA III to zoom in on the incoming video stream. Each time you press the “Up” button, the enlargement increases by .2 (1.0, 1.2, 1.4, etc.). After having zoomed in, you can press the “Down” button to zoom back out.
Page 146: Tools Menu
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Tools menu Tools menu provides many settings that let you customize the behavior of Camera functions. Ambience Ambience allows you to easily adjust the captured screen so that the incoming video stream is optimally displayed in various environments.
Page 147 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Options... Options screen contains four tabs: General, Image, Video, and Modes. The General tab The options in the General tab are mostly self-explanatory. However, note that the Flicker Adjustment refers to the electrical voltage used in your country.
Page 148 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual The Video tab These options affect only your captured videos: the Video MMS Video modes. Options Function Prefix type and By default, the file name of each new captured video file will be “video” Prefix string followed by a sequential number.
Page 149: Album
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual 10.3Album Album allows you to view image and video files, and play audio files. Four view modes are available: Thumbnail, Detailed, Slide Show, and Full Screen. To start Album: • Tap > Programs > Album.
Page 150 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual To open a pop-up menu that contains frequently used com- List View: mands, tap and hold your stylus on the thumbnail you want to operate on. To view an image in an enlarged view, or to play a video or audio file, tap the desired thumbnail.
Page 151: Assign To Contact
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual To set audio files as Ringtones: Select the desired audio file, then select Set as Ringtone from the Tools Menu (or the menu that pops up when you tap and hold on a thumbnail). The previous ringtone will be immediately replaced.
Page 152 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Options To change the Album settings, tap Options on the Tools menu. Three tabs are available: General, Association, Slide Show. The General tab Function Explanation Default zoom The setting in the Default zoom field controls the size of the selected...
Page 153: Detailed View Mode
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual The Association tab You can associate any or all of the supported file types with Album. When selecting a file of the associated type in the File Explorer, it will automatically open using Album. The Slide Show tab...
Page 154 To set as Today wallpaper: This command allows you to change the background image of the Today screen on your T-Mobile MDA III to any image you want. 1. In Album, tap to open a video file or image you want to use as the image for the wallpaper.
Page 155: Slide Show View
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Slide Show View When in the Thumbnail view or Detailed view, you can tap the icon in the Command Bar to enter Slide Show mode. In the Slide Show mode, all image, video, and audio files will automatically be displayed/played, after one another.
Page 156: Full Screen View Mode
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Full Screen View Mode You can enter the Full Screen View only from the Detailed View. In the Detailed View mode, simply tap the Full Screen icon on the Toolbar to switch to Full Screen.
Page 157: Appendix A Maintaining Your T-Mobile Mda Iii
Appendix A Maintaining your T-Mobile MDA III Adding or Removing Programs Managing Memory Backing Up Files Resetting your T-Mobile MDA III...
Page 158: Adding Or Removing Programs
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Adding or Removing Programs By default, programs added to your device at the factory are stored in the ROM (read only memory). You cannot remove these programs, and you will never accidentally lose them. You can install any other programs created for your device, as long as it has enough memory.
Page 159: Managing Memory
Memory. Finding space in storage memory Under certain situations, such as when the memory is low, your T-Mobile MDA III may not be able to automatically adjust the memory allocation. When you receive a message stating that storage or program memory is unavailable, try the following solutions: Move data to a SD storage card 1.
Page 160: Backing Up Files
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Set programs such as Notes, Pocket Word, and Pocket Excel to automatically save new items on the storage card. 1. In Notes, Pocket Word, or Pocket Excel, select Tools, and then Options. 2. In the...
Page 161: Resetting The T-Mobile Mda Iii
Use the stylus to press and hold the Reset button, as shown bellow. To perform a full reset: A full device reset clears memory, deletes all data and restores the T-Mobile MDA III to its...
Page 162 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual default settings. Programs installed at the factory remain, erasing all data that you have created and programs you have installed. Press and hold the power button, and then use the stylus to press the soft reset button at the same time.
Page 163: Appendix B Regulatory Notices
Appendix B Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Identification European Union Notice FCC Compliance Statement Important Health and Safety Information Troubleshooting...
Page 164: Regulatory Agency Ids
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic your T-Mobile MDA III, use only the accessories Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio listed below with your PH20B. equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements.
Page 165: Fcc Compliance Statement
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual FCC Compliance n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Statement n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the n FCC part 15, 22 and part 24 receiver is connected.
Page 166: Important Health And Safety Information
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Important Health and n Avoid pushing objects into product Never push objects of any kind into cabinet Safety Information slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or Retain and follow all product safety and operating covered.
Page 167: Sar Information
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual n Handle battery packs carefully International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996 This product contains a Li-ion battery. There Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is 6.
Page 168 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996 Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
Page 169: Troubleshooting
Problem Solution My T-Mobile MDA III keeps Your T-Mobile MDA III is designed by default to turn itself turning itself off. off if not used for 3 minutes. This period can be adjusted to a maximum of 5 minutes. Refer to the...
Page 170 T-Mobile MDA III screen to temporarily darken. This is normal for LCD screens and is not permanent. Running out of memory Memory on your T-Mobile MDA III is shared between warning message pops up on storage memory and...
Page 171: Tapping And Writing Problems
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Tapping and Writing Problems Problem Solution Device buttons do not re- Check the Buttons setting to see if the program spond, or bring up the wrong assignment for each function button is set as you wanted.
Page 172: Connection Problems
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Problem Solution On your desktop computer, check the Tools Menu > ActiveSync is connected, data cannot Options > Sync Options tab in the ActiveSync synchronized. Manager window to see if the information type for the program you want has been selected for synchronizing.
Page 173 T-Mobile MDA III without any extra cables or extenders attached. Plug the other end of the cable securely into the correct port on your T-Mobile MDA III. If you are using a cradle, push your T-Mobile MDA III securely into the cradle.
Page 174: Specifications
T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Specifications System Information Controls and Lights Processor Navigation Intel PXA263 CPU at 400MHz 5-way navigation pad Buttons - 8 program buttons : Calendar, Memory - ROM : 96 MB Contacts, Camera, VoiceDial, - RAM : 128 MB Star, Inbox, Internet Explorer, OK.
Page 175 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Index Best Battery 94 Clock & Alarm 77,82 Best Performance 94 command bar 25 BlackBerry 77 Companion CD 120 about 76 block recognizer 30 Compose 138 Accessibility 104 Bluetooth 73,101 conference call 46 accessories 18...
Page 176 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual Exchange business cards 109 in-call options 46 microphone AGC 77 Exchange Instant Messaging inbox 26 Microsoft Passport 140 indicators 39 MIDlets 169 Explore a Bluetooth device 109 Infrared 73 MIDlet Manager 169 infrared port 15...
Page 177 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual phone 26 Ring Tones 85,195 Phone Dialer Screen 38 Ring Type 85 phone lock 65 Tasks 26,129 phone security 65 Terminal Services Client 98 Phone Settings 85 Text Messages 70,134,138,139 Phone Volume 41 thumbnail view mode 193...
Page 178 T-Mobile MDA III User Manual xBackup 209 Zoom 161 Zooming 188 zooming in/out 188...

T-Mobile MDA III User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Chapter 2 Knowing Your T-Mobile MDA III

Chapter 3 Using Your T-Mobile MDA III

Chapter 4 Synchronizing Information

Chapter 5 Personalizing Your Phone

Chapter 6 Getting Connected

Chapter 7 Using Microsoft Outlook

Chapter 8 Messaging Features

Chapter 9 Applications

Chapter 10 Using Camera and Album

Appendix A Maintaining Your T-Mobile MDA III

Appendix B Regulatory Notices

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