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The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. HTC also reserves the right to revise the content of this document at any time without prior notice.
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LIMITATION OF DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HTC OR ITS PROVIDERS BE LIABLE TO USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, IN...
Important Health Information and Safety Precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.
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• Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Li-ion or Li-ion Polymer battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60˚C (140˚F).
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NOTE: For France, Earphone (listed below) for this device have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in the applicable NF EN 50- 1:000 and/or NF EN 50-:00 standards as required by French Article L. 5-1. • Earphone, manufactured by HTC, Model HS S00.
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SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off your phone by switching to Airplane Mode.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE • Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building). • Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio. • Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal.
Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas may impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country. To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the...
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may become warm. In most cases, this condition is normal and therefore should not be interpreted as a problem with the device. • Heed service markings Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside the device should be done by an authorized service technician or provider.
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• Avoid pushing objects into product Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. • Mounting accessories Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Contents Welcome to T-Mobile® Introduction ... 24 T-Mobile Services and Applications ... 25 Voice/Phone...5 Voicemail...6 E-mail...6 Messaging services ...6 T-Mobile myFaves® ...7 Activating Service ... 28 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 Getting to Know Your T-Mobile Touch Pro2 ... 29 Inside the box ...9 Top panel ...9 Left panel ...0...
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1.4 Starting Up ... 39 Turning your device on and off ...9 Importing SIM contacts ...40 Switching to Sleep mode ...40 Checking battery power...40 1.5 Home Screen ... 41 1.6 Notifications ... 42 1.7 Status Icons ... 43 1.8 Start Menu... 46 1.9 Quick Menu ...
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2.4 Speed Dial ... 64 2.5 Straight Talk™... 64 Starting a conference call from the Phone screen ...65 Managing the conference call ...67 Starting a conference call from an e-mail ...69 2.6 Turning the Phone Function On and Off ... 71 Chapter 3 TouchFLO™...
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3.9 Music ... 102 3.10 Weather ... 105 3.11 Settings ... 107 3.12 Programs ... 108 3.13 Home and People ... 109 Home ... 109 People ... 110 Chapter 4 Entering Text 4.1 The Hardware Keyboard ... 113 Adjusting the LCD screen angle ... 114 Using the hardware keyboard ...
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Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages 6.1 Messaging ... 133 6.2 Text Messages ... 135 Creating and sending a new text message ... 15 Managing text messages from a contact ... 16 Managing text messages in the Inbox ... 16 Placing a call to the sender of a text message ... 18 6.3 Multimedia Messages ...
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7.3 Managing Meeting Requests ...161 7.4 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory... 162 When browsing Contacts, composing e-mail, or creating a meeting request 16 When viewing a received Outlook e-mail message ... 16 Chapter 8 Internet 8.1 Ways of Connecting to the Internet ... 165 Wi-Fi ...
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Chapter 9 Bluetooth 9.1 Bluetooth Modes ...185 9.2 Bluetooth Partnerships ...186 9.3 Connecting a Bluetooth Hands-free or Stereo Headset ... 188 9.4 Sending and Receiving Information Using Bluetooth ... 189 9.5 Printing via Bluetooth ...192 9.6 Connecting to Car Kit Phones ... 193 Chapter 10 Navigating on the Road 10.1 Google™...
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11.3 Using Windows Media® Player Mobile ... 214 Playing media ... 14 Synchronizing video and audio files ... 15 Creating playlists ... 17 Troubleshooting ... 18 Chapter 12 Programs 12.1 Managing Programs ... 219 Launching a program ... 19 Installing a program ... 19 12.2 Adobe®...
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Chapter 13 Managing Your Device 13.1 Copying and Managing Files ... 237 13.2 Settings on your Device ... 239 Personal tab ... 9 System tab ... 40 Connections tab ... 4 13.3 Changing Basic Settings ... 243 Display settings ... 4 Device name ...
4 Welcome to T-Mobile Introduction This User Manual provides you with detailed instructions on using your T-Mobile phone and services. You will also find information from the following sources: T-Mobile Customer Care The T-Mobile Customer Care team offers responsive, knowledgeable customer support 4 hours a day, seven days a week.
T-Mobile Services and Applications With your new T-Mobile phone and T-Mobile’s service package, you get the freedom of excellent voice and broadband connectivity in many locations nationwide. Important By using T-Mobile services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by each of the terms and conditions of the Service Agreement.
6 Welcome to T-Mobile Voicemail Your T-Mobile phone has been programmed to forward calls when your line is busy or when you are not available. T-Mobile’s voicemail system offers your caller the option to record a voice message that you can play back at your convenience or to send a numeric page to your device.
Instant Messaging (IM) Your device comes with instant messaging (IM) applications pre-installed for your convenience. Your normal screen name and password work just as they would on any computer connected to the Internet. You may be charged for using instant messaging depending on your rate plan.
8 Welcome to T-Mobile Activating Service If your service has not been activated, then follow the steps in this section to activate. The T-Mobile Activations representative will set up your service and assign your mobile number. It takes about 0 minutes to activate voice service and may take up to 4 hours to activate data service.
1.1 Getting to Know Your T-Mobile Touch Pro2 Inside the box The product package includes: • T-Mobile Touch Pro • Battery • AC adapter • Wired stereo headset • USB sync cable Top panel POWER Press to turn off the display temporarily. To turn off the power, press and hold for about seconds.
0 Getting Started Left panel VOLUME UP During a call or when playing music, press this button to increase the volume. VOLUME DOWN During a call or when playing music, press this button to lower the volume. microSD Card Slot For more information about inserting a microSD card, see...
Front panel Notification LED* See description below. Earpiece Listen to a phone call from here. START Press to return to the TouchFLO D myFaves tab. TALK/SEND • Press to answer an incoming call or dial a number. • Press and hold to speak a voice command.
For more information conversation or for listening to about making audio media. conference calls, see • Connect an HTC composite “Straight Talk™” in video and audio cable Chapter . (purchased separately) to output the device screen contents and Back Cover device audio to an external viewing device.
4 Getting Started 1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery and Storage Card You need to remove the back cover before you can install the SIM card, battery and storage card. Also, make sure to always turn off the power before installing or replacing the SIM card and battery.
SIM card Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is given to you by T-Mobile and contains your basic subscriber information, such as your phone number and your address book. Before you install your SIM card, ensure that the device is turned off. To install the SIM card Remove the battery if it is installed.
6 Getting Started To remove the SIM card Remove the battery if it is installed. For battery removal instructions, see “To remove the battery”. Press and hold the small metal tab near the SIM card slot opening with your index finger, and then use your other index finger to slide the SIM card out from the slot.
To install the battery Align the battery’s exposed copper contacts with the battery connectors at the bottom part of the battery compartment. Insert the contacts side of the battery first and then gently push the battery into place. To remove the battery Lift out the battery from the groove at the upper right side of the battery compartment.
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8 Getting Started Insert the microSD card into the slot with its gold contacts facing down. Push in the microSD card until it clicks into place. Replace the back cover. For instructions, see “To replace the back cover”. Note To remove the microSD card, press it to eject it from the slot. Storage card slot...
1.3 Charging the Battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your device, it is recommended that you install and charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. Note Only the AC adapter and USB sync cable provided with your device must be used to charge the device.
40 Getting Started Importing SIM contacts When you turn on your device for the first time, it installs customized settings and then displays the SIM Card Changed screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to import all SIM contacts to your device. Note Tap Cancel if you do not want to import SIM contacts at this time.
1.5 Home Screen The main screen of the device is the TouchFLO™ D Home screen which allows finger-touch access to the most important functions such as myFaves®, text messages, e-mail, calendar, Internet, and more. For more information about using the TouchFLO D Home screen, see Chapter . Start menu TouchFLO D Home screen...
4 Getting Started 1.6 Notifications When you touch or tap the icon area of the title bar, the Notifications screen opens to display your connection status and lists all your pending notifications including missed calls, new messages, and more. Touch an item on the Notifications screen to open the related screen.
Getting Started 4 1.7 Status Icons The following are some of the status icons that you may see on the device. Icon Description Battery charging Battery full Battery very low Vibrate mode Sound on Sound off Maximum phone signal strength Multiple notifications Missed call New text message;...
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44 Getting Started Icon Description New e-mail message New Windows Live™ message Reminder Wired headset connected Bluetooth on Bluetooth visible mode on Bluetooth stereo headset connected Wi-Fi is on but there are no wireless networks available Available wireless network(s) detected Wi-Fi is on and the device has connected to a wireless network GPRS connecting GPRS in use...
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Getting Started 45 Icon Description No phone signal Phone is turned off No phone service Searching for phone service Voice call in progress Speakerphone on Call on hold Calls are forwarded Dialing while no SIM card is inserted No SIM card inserted...
46 Getting Started 1.8 Start Menu The Start menu, which can be opened from the top left corner of the screen, gives you access to all the programs and settings of your Windows Mobile-powered device. Touch or tap to select an item on the Start menu. Open a recently-used program.
1.9 Quick Menu The Quick menu, which can be opened from the top right corner of the screen, shows the currently running programs. You can quickly switch between running programs, stop programs, and see how much program memory is being used. Customize Task Manager settings.
48 Getting Started 1.10 Adjusting the Volume A single volume control adjusts both the system volume (notifications and audio/ video playback volume) and the phone ring volume of your device. To set a single volume Press the VOLUME UP/DOWN button on the left panel of your device to open the Volume screen.
1.11 Using Finger Gestures You can use finger gestures to scroll and pan on the touch screen. Finger scrolling Finger scrolling can be used to scroll up and down web pages, documents, and lists such as the contacts list, file list, message list, calendar appointments list, and more. To scroll up and down •...
50 Getting Started To scroll left and right • To scroll towards the right, swipe your finger to the left. To scroll towards the left, swipe your finger to the right. • To auto-scroll, flick your finger left or right. Touch the screen to stop scrolling. Finger panning You can use finger panning to move to and view other parts of a zoomed photo, web page, document, or an e-mail.
1.12 Using the Zoom Bar The Zoom bar located below the touch screen is a handy zoom control that is unique on your device. When you are viewing a photo in Album, you can zoom in by sliding your finger from left to right across the Zoom bar, or zoom out by sliding from right to left.
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5 Getting Started Disk Drive This mode is available for selection only when you installed a microSD card on your device. Select this mode when you want to use your storage card as a USB thumb drive, and copy files between your device’s storage card and your computer faster. When Disk Drive mode is enabled while your device is connected to the computer: •...
2.1 Making Calls To make a call, you can either dial a number or select a contact you want to call. Note Your SIM card is preset with a PIN (personal identification number). For instructions on how to enable SIM PIN entry, see “Protecting your SIM card with a PIN” in Chapter 1. Making a call from the Phone screen To open the Phone screen, press the TALK/SEND button ( The Phone’s Smart Dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a...
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To call a phone number or contact Begin entering the first few numbers or characters by tapping the keys on the Phone keypad. As you enter numbers or letters, the Smart Dial panel displays matches found. If you tap a wrong number or character, tap digit or character.
Tips • During a call, use the VOLUME UP/DOWN button on the side of the device to adjust the phone volume. • To send a text message to a selected contact, touch Message. For more information about sending text messages, see “Text Messages” in Chapter 6.
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For more information about browsing through e-mail on the TouchFLO D Mail tab, see “Mail” in Chapter . For more information about working with e-mail messages, see Chapters 6 and 7. From an open e-mail When you open a received e-mail, you can directly place a call to the sender. On the TouchFLO D Home screen, slide to the Mail tab.
You can also start a conference call from the Select Contacts to Call screen. See “Starting a conference call from an e-mail“ later in this chapter for details. If you made a call to the sender or the phone number contained in the e-mail message, you can directly view the e-mail message on the Phone screen while the call is in progress.
If you made a call from a meeting request e-mail, you can view the meeting details in the e-mail directly on the Phone screen while the call is in progress. An e-mail indicator is shown on the Keypad button ( meeting details.
2.2 Answering and Ending Calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Voice Call screen will appear, allowing you to either answer or ignore the call. Accepting or rejecting an incoming voice call To answer a call Do any of the following: •...
Using the call functions When a call is in progress, use the call function buttons to put a call on hold, dial another contact for a phone conference, enter notes about the conversation, and more. To swap between two calls Your device notifies you when you have another incoming call, and gives you the option of rejecting or accepting the call.
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To use the speakerphone During a call, do one of the following to turn the speakerphone on or off: • to turn the speakerphone on. Tap this button again to turn the speakerphone off. • Placing your device face down automatically turns on the speakerphone. To turn the speakerphone off, place your device face up.
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• Always. Always reduces ambient noise during the entire course of your phone call. • Never. Turns off noise reduction. Notes • If you want to change the noise reduction setting to Automatically, make sure to do this before starting a call. •...
2.3 Using Call History The missed call icon the Call History to check who the caller was, or view all your dialed numbers and received calls. To open the Call History, tap any of the status icons in the title bar to open the Notifications screen and then tap Missed Call.
2.4 Speed Dial Use Speed Dial to call frequently-used numbers with a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact to the location 2 in Speed Dial, you can tap and hold the number 2 key on the Phone screen keypad to dial the contact’s number. To create a Speed Dial entry On the Phone screen, tap Menu >...
Starting a conference call from the Phone screen There are two ways to start a conference call from the Phone screen. You can choose your participants first before starting the conference call. You can also directly dial calls and add each connected call to the conference call. To select participants and start a conference call Press the TALK/SEND button to open the Phone screen.
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Slide open the hardware keyboard so that your device will display the Conference Room screen. This is an intuitive interface that makes conference calls much easier and simpler. You can simply tap photos or buttons on the screen to dial participants, join them to your conference call, and more.
Slide open the hardware keyboard so that your device will display the Conference Room screen. To add another participant, tap Add Call and make the next call. When this call is connected, tap the Join button ( Repeat this same process for each subsequent call that you add to the conference call.
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To manage the conference call in portrait view Tap a participant from the conference call and then tap one of these buttons: View contact details. Talk in private to this participant only and put the others in the conference call on hold. To swap between a private call and the conference call, tap the dim area that...
To turn on the speakerphone during a conference call While a call or conference call is in progress, you can turn on the speakerphone by simply placing your device face down. Your device provides crystal-clear sound quality and voice reception during conference calls.
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Tap here to close or expand the “To” or “Cc” recipient list. Do steps 5 to 7 in “To select participants and start a conference call” to dial each participant and add each connected call to your conference call. To manage your conference call, such as invite more participants, end the conference call, and more, see “Managing the conference call”...
2.6 Turning the Phone Function On and Off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off the phone while on board an aircraft. To enable or disable the phone function On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Communications.
3.1 Using the TouchFLO 3D Home Screen TouchFLO™ 3D gives you touch control over your Windows Mobile-powered device. TouchFLO D provides a Home screen that allows finger-touch access to the most widely-used functions, such as myFaves, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Internet, and more.
74 TouchFLO™ D Displaying the TouchFLO 3D Home screen in landscape view The TouchFLO D Home screen tabs are always shown at the bottom of the screen when the Home screen is in portrait view. When you slide out the hardware keyboard, the Home screen automatically changes to landscape view and temporarily hides the tabs.
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• Press and hold your finger on the active tab, and then slide your finger right or left over the tabs. Release when you have selected the desired tab. • When using the hardware keyboard, press the right key to move to the next tab, and press the left key to move to the previous tab.
76 TouchFLO™ D Customizing the Home screen tabs You can rearrange the order of the tabs on the TouchFLO D Home screen, except for the myFaves tab. You can also hide the tabs, except for the Settings and Programs tabs. On the Home screen, slide your finger to the Settings tab, and then touch Customize Tabs.
3.2 myFaves Once you inserted your T-Mobile SIM card that has myFaves service activated on your device, the myFaves tab will appear on the TouchFLO D Home screen. You can then choose up to five stored contacts with U.S. phone numbers you call most often and add them to the myFaves tab.
78 TouchFLO™ D Adding myFaves contacts T-Mobile myFaves® helps you stay connected to the people who matter most in your life. Simply choose any five U.S. phone numbers* you call most often, on any network, and add them to the myFaves tab of the TouchFLO D Home screen. To add myFaves contacts, you can create new contacts or add existing contacts from your device.
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To call a myFaves contact On the myFaves tab, select and drag the desired myFaves contact to the front and then press TALK/SEND to call this contact. Tap a myFaves contact to open the contact details. You can then choose to send a text or instant message to the contact,or edit contact details.
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80 TouchFLO™ D To change myFaves settings On the TouchFLO D Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap myFaves. You can select the following options: • Display Set the myFaves tab to always display myFaves contacts, minimize them, or turn the myFaves display off.
Using the World Clock and Alarm Clock On the myFaves tab, tap the date or time to access the World Clock and Alarm Clock screens. Tap the tabs at the bottom of the screen to switch between the World Clock and Alarm Clock screens. The World Clock can have up to 10 cities.
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8 TouchFLO™ D The Select City screen then appears. Flick your finger on the screen or use the Quick Scroll bar on the right of the screen to scroll through the city list. Touch the desired city to set your time zone. You can also slowly scroll through the country or city list by dragging your finger upward on the screen, or enter the country or city name in the search box.
Enter the alarm description, select the alarm ring tone, then choose whether you want the device to vibrate when the alarm goes off. Tap Done. On the Alarm Clock tab, tap the OFF/ON slider to turn on the alarm. Note When an alarm goes off, you have the choice to Snooze or Dismiss the alarm.
84 TouchFLO™ D Updates and Events Call History Browsing your contacts list The All tab ( ) of the People screen lists all your contacts. Swipe upward or downward on the screen to scroll through your contacts. You can also use the search box or the Quick Scroll bar to search for contacts on your device.
Setting up My Contact Card You can enter and save your own personal information on My Contact Card so you can easily share and send it to your contacts. If you have a Facebook account, you can also sync your Facebook profile with My Contact Card so you can receive instant notifications everytime you or your Facebook friends change profiles or post events.
86 TouchFLO™ D Creating new contacts When creating a new contact, you can specify one or more phone numbers and e-mail addresses, and add important dates such as the birthday and anniversary dates of the contact. You can also add a picture and assign a ring tone to the contact.
The Contact Details screen When you tap a contact in the All tab of the People screen or tap a myFaves contact in the myFaves tab, the Contact Details screen opens. From this screen, you can view the contact’s details, exchange of messages and calls with the contact, and more.
88 TouchFLO™ D Facebook updates and events If you and your stored contacts have Facebook accounts and you linked to Facebook when you were creating My Contact Card, you can easily check which of your contacts have updates that occurred in Facebook. The types of Facebook updates include changes in profile information and status as well as new photos added to the Facebook album.
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On the Link Profiles window, select or clear the Facebook information that you want to link, and then tap Done. In the Updates list, when you tap a contact who has only one type of Facebook update, Internet Explorer Mobile opens and brings you to your Facebook site where you can view details of the contact’s Facebook update.
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90 TouchFLO™ D To check a single contact’s Facebook updates and events To check only for a single contact’s Facebook updates and his or her events, access the Updates and Events tab from the Contact Details screen. On the myFaves tab, tap All People to open the People screen. Tap a contact to open the Contact Details screen.
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To change your status in Facebook You can change your status in Facebook directly from your own contact card. On the All tab of the People screen, tap Me to open My Contact Card. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and then tap the button that displays your status.
9 TouchFLO™ D 3.3 Messages On the Messages tab, you can read text messages (SMS) as they arrive, and create a new text message. Touch the message to open the Messages tab of the Contact Details screen and view all received messages from the contact.
3.4 Mail The Mail tab is where you send and receive e-mail messages. Adding an Internet e-mail account From the Mail tab, you can easily add web-based e-mail accounts such as Yahoo! Mail, AOL/AIM Mail, and more. On the Home screen, slide to the Mail tab. If this is your first time to add an e-mail account, tap New Account at the bottom- right of the screen.
94 TouchFLO™ D Checking and reading e-mail messages The icon on the Mail tab and the respective icons of your e-mail accounts show the number of newly received or unread e-mail messages. Select an e-mail account and then swipe your finger up or down on the center screen to browse through received e-mail messages.
3.5 Calendar The Calendar tab displays a monthly calendar and allows you to quickly create and view appointments. Indicates that you have appointments for that date. Today’s date. Switch to Day view so you can view or create appointments for the current day. To create an appointment On the Home screen, slide your finger to the Calendar tab.
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96 TouchFLO™ D To view and manage your appointments On the Calendar tab, dates with appointments are indicated by a triangle ( the upper-right corner of the date box. Touch a date on the calendar to switch to Day view. The screen displays all your appointments and the weather information for that day.
3.6 Internet On the Internet tab, you can directly enter keywords and search information on the web. The web browser that is used is Internet Explorer Mobile. Browse the web using Internet Explorer Mobile. Visit your favorite web sites. For more information about using Internet Explorer Mobile, see Chapter 8. TouchFLO™...
98 TouchFLO™ D 3.7 Stock The Stock tab allows you to add, view, and analyze stocks and stock market movements using updated financial information. You can add up to 14 stock quotes or stock market indexes on the Stock tab. Note Additional charges may apply when downloading stock or stock market information.
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Tap the company name, stock market index, or ticker symbol to display it on the Stock tab. To add another stock quote or stock market index, touch Menu > Add Stock on the Stock tab, then repeat steps to 4. To view stock quotes or stock market indexes The Stock tab lists all your stock quotes and stock market indexes including the current price or volume, and the change in price or volume from the previous...
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100 TouchFLO™ D To set the stock or stock market information download On the Stock tab, touch Menu > Settings. You can choose from the following download options: • Download data automatically. When selected, stock and/or stock market index data is automatically downloaded from the Yahoo! Finance web site at the interval you specified.
3.8 Photos and Videos The Photos and Videos tab lets you flip through your photos and video clips and view them in full screen. From this tab, you can also open Camera and capture pictures and record videos. Touch the photo or video to view or play it in full screen.
10 TouchFLO™ D Tips • For more information about viewing in full screen, see “Viewing photos” and “Playing videos” in Chapter 11. The file formats that can be viewed on the Photos and Videos tab are the same as in Album. •...
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To play music On the Music tab, flip through albums and tracks to find the music you want to start listening to, and then touch the Play icon. To move forward or backward in the current music track Touch and hold on the thin bar below the album art to display the progress bar: Drag your finger right or left on the progress bar to move forward or backward in the current track.
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104 TouchFLO™ D To create and use a playlist Select the desired music on the Music tab or the Library to play it. On the Music tab, touch Menu > Add to Playlist. Touch Create new playlist, enter the Playlist Name and then touch OK. On the Music tab, touch Library, slide to the Playlists tab, then touch a playlist to open it.
3.10 Weather The Weather tab shows you the current weather as well as weather information for the next four days of the week. The Weather tab can display weather information of your local city and/or weather in up to ten cities. Download the latest weather information.
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106 TouchFLO™ D The Select City screen then appears. Flick your finger on the screen or use the Quick Scroll bar on the right of the screen to scroll through the city list. Touch the desired city to select it. You can also slowly scroll through the country or city list by dragging your finger upward on the screen, or enter the country or city name in the search box.
3.11 Settings The Settings tab gives you access to all the device settings. Access all personal, system, and connection settings. Open ActiveSync and sync Outlook information. See Chapter 7 for details. Adjust the audio settings and sound profile. See “Ringer settings” in Chapter 1 for details.
108 TouchFLO™ D Open the Select Account screen and set up an Internet or Exchange Server e-mail account. For more information about setting up an Internet e-mail account, see “Mail” earlier in this chapter and Chapter 6. For more information about setting up your Outlook E-mail account that connects to the Exchange Server, see Chapter 7.
3.13 Home and People If you were not subscribed to the myFaves service, turned off myFaves in the myFaves settings, or you inserted a SIM card that is not from T-Mobile onto your device, the myFaves tab will not appear on the TouchFLO D Home screen. Instead, the Home and People tabs will be displayed.
110 TouchFLO™ D People On the People tab, you can add favorite contacts and quickly make calls or send text and e-mail messages to these contacts. You need to have contacts already stored on your device before you can add them as favorite contacts on the People tab.
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To find a favorite contact in the People tab Do any of the following: • To flip through the contact pictures one at a time, swipe your finger upward or downward the screen. • On the picture strip at the right side of the People tab: •...
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11 TouchFLO™ D To communicate with your favorite contact After selecting a favorite contact, do any of the following to communicate with that contact: • Touch the contact’s name, phone number, or e-mail address below the contact picture to call or send an e-mail message. For more information about making a call or composing and sending an e-mail message, see Chapter and Chapter 6.
Chapter 4 Entering Text 4.1 The Hardware Keyboard Your device comes with a QWERTY keyboard, which is similar to a standard keyboard on a computer. To use the keyboard, slide the screen panel to the right to reveal the keyboard. The screen orientation automatically switches to landscape mode when the keyboard is opened.
Adjusting the LCD screen angle After sliding out the hardware keyboard, you can adjust the angle of the device screen to minimize glare and reflection. 50° angle The maximum tilting angle of the screen is 50 degrees. Do not force the screen to tilt further than the maximum tilting angle as it will break the device.
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• To enter a single uppercase letter, press corresponding key. • To enter the symbol or punctuation mark, or launch the program that is printed at the upper right corner of a key, press corresponding key. • To open the Symbol Pad, press •...
4.2 On-screen Input Methods When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the Input Panel icon is displayed on the menu bar. Tap the Input Selector arrow (next to the Input Panel icon) to open a menu where you can select a text input method and customize input options.
4.3 Using the Full QWERTY The Full QWERTY is a full on-screen QWERTY keyboard layout similar to a computer keyboard. • Tap to enter letters or symbols. • Tap and hold to enter the punctuation mark, symbol, or number at the top of a key. Tap to toggle between using Normal or Predictive mode.
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As you tap the keys, the activated character displays on top of the key. Activated character Key when tapped. To learn how to enter text using Predictive mode, see “Using Predictive Mode” in this chapter. To enter accented characters Tap and hold a key with accent options (for example, vowels) to display the accented characters bar.
When you have selected the character, release your finger to enter it. You can also use the Numeric and Symbol mode to enter accented characters. For more information, see “Using Numeric and Symbol Mode” in this chapter for details. 4.4 Using the Phone Keypad The Phone Keypad is an on-screen keypad that has a layout similar to mobile phone keypads, plus some additional keys.
To enter text using the Phone Keypad Start a program that accepts text input, such as Word Mobile. Tap the Input Selector arrow, then tap Phone Keypad. When in multitap mode ( the desired character is displayed on the screen. As you tap the keys, the activated key displays just above the tapped key.
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To add a word to the XT9 dictionary If the word that you have entered is not found in the dictionary, you can add it to the dictionary. While in Predictive mode, type a letter and then tap word candidate list. Type the word you want to add, and then tap key or the Space bar to add the word.
4.6 Using Numeric and Symbol Mode Switch to Numeric and Symbol mode to easily enter numbers and common symbols such as parentheses, braces, currency signs, punctuation marks, and special characters. To switch to Numeric and Symbol mode While using Full QWERTY or Phone Keypad, tap Locate and tap the desired number or symbol to enter it.
Synchronizing Information 5.1 About Synchronization You can take information from your computer wherever you go by synchronizing it to your device. The following types of information can be synchronized between your computer and your device: • Microsoft® Office Outlook® information — Office Outlook e-mail, contacts, calendar, tasks, and notes •...
After installing the synchronization software on your computer, connect the device to your computer using the USB sync cable. When the Connect to PC screen appears on your device, touch ActiveSync, and then touch Done. You can also synchronize information with your computer using Bluetooth. See “Synchronizing via Bluetooth”...
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On the license agreement screen, click Accept. On the Windows Mobile Device Center’s Home screen, click Set up your device. Note Choose Connect without setting up your device if you only want to transfer media files, check for updates, and explore your device but not synchronize Outlook information.
Using Windows Mobile Device Center To open Windows Mobile Device Center, click Start > All Programs > Windows Mobile Device Center on your Windows Vista computer. On Windows Mobile Device Center, you can do the following: • Click Mobile Device Settings to change synchronization settings. •...
5.3 Setting Up ActiveSync® on Windows® XP On a Windows® XP computer, you need to use Microsoft ActiveSync® 4.5 or later. If you do not have this software on your computer, you can install it from the Getting Started Disc that came with your device. Setting up synchronization in ActiveSync Connect your device to your computer.
5.4 Synchronizing With Your Computer Connect and synchronize your device with your computer using the USB cable or Bluetooth connection. Starting and stopping synchronization You can manually synchronize either from your device or computer. From your device • On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then touch Sync Data; or •...
Selecting information to synchronize You can select the information types and the amount of information to synchronize for each type either on your device or your computer. Follow the steps below to change synchronization settings on your device. Note Before changing synchronization settings on your device, disconnect it from your computer.
Troubleshooting sync connection problem In some cases, when the computer connects to the Internet or a local network, it may disconnect the connection with your device in favor of the Internet or network connection. If this happens, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > USB to PC, and then clear the Enable faster data synchronization check box.
5.6 Synchronizing Music and Video If you want to carry your music or other digital media along with you while you travel, set up Windows Media® Player on your computer to synchronize music and video with your device. Other than selecting the Media information type to be synchronized, all media synchronization settings must be set in Windows Media®...
6.1 Messaging Messaging is a central location where you can find all your messaging accounts, which include text and multimedia messages as well as your e-mail accounts. To select a messaging account Do one of the following: • Tap Start > Messaging. The Account Picker screen then opens and you can select an account.
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To automatically add a signature in outgoing messages You can automatically add your name and other information as your signature in outgoing text, multimedia and e-mail messages: Note You need to specify your signature for each type of messaging account. Tap Start >...
6.2 Text Messages Send short text messages to other mobile phones. Notes • Separate charges may apply. • If your text message is more than 160 characters, it will be sent as two or more separate messages and you will be billed accordingly. Creating and sending a new text message On the Home screen, slide to the Messages tab and then touch the New Message icon (...
Managing text messages from a contact You can easily read, reply or delete text messages that you received from a certain contact by opening his or her contact details and accessing the Messages tab. On the TouchFLO D Home screen, slide to the myFaves tab. Note If the myFaves tab is not available, slide to the Home tab or the People tab.
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To open a thread and view the exchange of text messages On the Home screen, slide to the Messages tab and then tap All Messages. In the Text/Multimedia Inbox, tap a message thread to open it. You can tap links in the messages to directly open contact details, access a web site, send e-mail, or call the displayed number.
To reply to a text message At the bottom of the screen, type your reply message and then tap Send. To copy a message in the thread to the SIM card In the Text/Multimedia Inbox, tap a message thread to open it. Tap the up or down navigation key at the bottom of the Full QWERTY or Phone Keypad to select a message in the thread.
6.3 Multimedia Messages Sending multimedia messages to your friends and family is fun and easy. You can include pictures, videos, and audio clips in a multimedia message. Notes • Separate additional charges may apply. • When you purchase your device, it is already preset with T-Mobile’s multimedia message settings.
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Enter text and insert audio clips by tapping the respective areas. See “To add text to a multimedia message” and “To add an audio clip to a multimedia message” for details. To add more slides, tap 5 and 6 to add photos/videos, text, and audio to your slides. Tap Send to send the multimedia message.
To add an audio clip to a multimedia message You can add one audio clip per slide in your multimedia message. Tap Insert audio on your multimedia message. By default, the My Documents is shown. Tap My Music or another folder that contains audio files.
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To reply to a multimedia message In the Text/Multimedia Inbox, select the mobile phone number or name of the contact who sent you the multimedia message. In the threaded message, tap the multimedia message to open and view a multimedia message. After viewing the multimedia message, tap Menu >...
6.4 Instant Messaging T-Mobile Instant Messaging provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) communities, including AOL® Instant Messenger (AIM®), Google Talk™, Windows Live™ Messenger, Myspace instant messaging, and Yahoo!® Messenger. You can sign in to two or more communities at the same time. Note Separate charges apply to send/receive instant messages.
Note The information required to sign in will vary depending on the instant messaging community you are accessing. To log into a community, tap Sign In. The instant messaging screen for the selected community will then be displayed, and you can start chatting online. For more information on using Instant Messaging, tap Options >...
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To set up AOL/AIM Mail, Yahoo!Mail, or Gmail Tap AOL/AIM Mail, Yahoo! Mail, or Gmail, and then simply enter your e-mail address and password. To set up Windows Live Mail Tap Windows Live Mail, and then sign in using your Windows Live ID. See Chapter 8 for details.
To set up Outlook E-mail On the Select Account screen, tap Outlook Setup. To send and receive personal e-mail on your device: • Check if the synchronization software has been installed on your computer and a synchronization partnership has been created with your device.
• Messaging Tap Start > Messaging. You will then see your e-mail accounts in Windows Mobile Messaging’s Account Picker screen. See “Messaging” earlier in this chapter for details. Creating and sending an e-mail message After setting up e-mail accounts on your device, you can start sending and receiving e-mail messages.
Viewing and replying to e-mail messages To view an e-mail message On the TouchFLO D Home screen, slide to the Mail tab, select an e-mail account, and then tap Inbox. Tap an e-mail to open it. To download a complete e-mail By default, long e-mail messages that you receive contains only the first few kilobytes of the message.
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To download file attachments • POP3 e-mail account: File attachments are automatically downloaded when you download a complete e-mail. • IMAP4 and Outlook e-mail accounts: File attachments appear below the subject of an e-mail message. Tapping an attachment opens the attachment if it has been fully downloaded or marks it for download the next time you send and receive e-mail.
Directly making calls from an e-mail While reading an e-mail, you can directly place a call to the sender, start a conference call, access contact details, and more. • Tap the sender photo or name to open the Contact Details screen. •...
Synchronizing e-mail messages Synchronizing e-mail messages ensures that new e-mail messages are downloaded to the device Inbox folder, e-mail messages in the Outbox folder are sent, and e-mail messages deleted from the server are removed from your device. The manner in which you synchronize e-mail messages depends on the type of e-mail account you have.
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To modify e-mail account settings for Internet e-mail Tap Menu > Options on the Account Picker screen, or tap Menu > Tools > Options while you’re in a message list. Tap your POP or IMAP4 Internet e-mail account. Tap Edit Account Setup and change the account settings that need to be modified.
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To change the download size and format for Internet e-mail Tap Menu > Options on the Account Picker screen, or tap Menu > Tools > Options while you’re in a message list. Tap your POP or IMAP4 Internet e-mail account. Tap Download Size Settings.
Working With Company E-mail and 7.1 Synchronizing with the Exchange Server To keep up-to-date with your company e-mail messages and meeting schedules while you’re out of the office, you can connect your device to the Internet through Wi-Fi or a data connection and synchronize with your company’s Exchange Server. Setting up an Exchange Server connection Before you can synchronize or access information on the Exchange Server, you need to set up an Exchange Server connection on your device.
Enter your e-mail address, and clear the Attempt to detect Exchange Server Settings automatically check box. Tap Next. In Server address, enter the Exchange Server address, and tap Next. Enter your user name, password and domain, and then tap Next. Select the items that you want to sync with the Exchange Server.
7.2 Working With Company E-mail Messages Your device gives you instant access to your company e-mail messages and lets you manage your messages easier. Direct Push, Fetch Mail, Remote e-mail search, and e-mail flags are just some of the tools you can use to manage your e-mail messages. Note Some messaging features depend on the Microsoft Exchange Server version used in your company.
Scheduled synchronization If you do not want to use Direct Push, you can set a regular schedule for synchronizing Outlook e-mail and information. In ActiveSync on your device, tap Menu > Schedule. Set the synchronization schedule for Peak times and Off-peak times. You can select a shorter interval in the Peak times box and a longer interval in the Off-peak times box, so that your e-mail messages are synchronized more frequently when you are working.
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• Set Flag Mark the message with a red flag to remind yourself to follow it up. • Complete Flag Mark the message with a check mark to indicate that the issue or request in the e-mail is already completed. •...
7.3 Managing Meeting Requests When you schedule and send meeting requests from your device, you can invite attendees to your meeting and check their availability. When you receive a meeting request, you can reply by accepting or declining the request. The meeting request also clearly indicates whether or not there are conflicting or adjacent meetings.
7.4 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory In addition to having contacts on your device, you can access contact information from your organization’s Company Directory. By having over-the-air access to the Company Directory, you can easily send e-mail messages and meeting requests to anyone in your company.
Working With Company E-mail and Meeting Appointments 16 When viewing a received Outlook e-mail message Open a received Outlook e-mail message. If a Search button ( message, tap this button to search for the sender in the Company Directory. If the sender is found, the contact details will be displayed. You can then choose to save the sender to your contacts, call the sender, and more.
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8.1 Ways of Connecting to the Internet Your device’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet or your corporate network through Wi-Fi, GPRS/G (or EDGE when available), or dial-up. You can also add and set up a VPN or proxy connection. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100 meters (00 feet).
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Tap Back to return to the Communications screen. Next time you use your device to detect Wi-Fi networks, you will not be prompted to enter the network key of the previously accessed Wi-Fi network (unless you perform a hard reset which will erase custom settings on your device). Notes •...
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To check Wi-Fi network status Aside from the Wi-Fi status icon on the title bar, you can check the current Wi-Fi connection status from any of the following screens of your device: • Wireless LAN screen Tap Advanced on the Wi-Fi screen. On the Main tab, you will see the Wi-Fi network that your device is currently connected to.
To save battery power while connected to a Wi-Fi network Using Wi-Fi quickly consumes battery power. Turn off Wi-Fi when not in use. You can also enable power saving settings while using Wi-Fi. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab. Tap Menu >...
Enter the ISP server phone number, then tap Next. Enter your user name, password, and any other information required by your ISP, then tap Finish. Starting a data connection The data connection is automatically started when you begin using a program that accesses the Internet such as Internet Explorer Mobile.
8.2 Using Internet Explorer® Mobile Internet Explorer® Mobile is Windows Mobile’s default Internet browser. To open Internet Explorer® Mobile Tap Start > Internet Explorer. To go to a web site and add it as your web favorite Enter the Web site address in the address bar, then tap Tap Menu >...
8.3 Using Opera Mobile™ Opera Mobile™ is a full-featured Internet browser, optimized for use on your device. To open Opera Mobile and go to a website Tap Start > Programs > Opera Browser. On the Opera Mobile screen, tap the address bar. Note If the address bar is hidden, tap Enter the URL address and tap...
Return to the previous web page viewed. Go to the Bookmarks screen where you can add, edit, or send bookmarks. Add a new browsing tab or switch to another browsing tab. Go to the home page. Open a list where you can change Opera Mobile settings. Close the current tab.
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To zoom in and out on web pages While viewing a web page in full screen, slide to the right of the zoom bar to zoom in on the web page. To zoom out, slide your finger to the left. You can also tap the screen twice to zoom in.
8.4 Using YouTube™ YouTube™ lets you browse, search, and watch Internet videos that are posted in YouTube. Note You need an active data or Wi-Fi connection to use YouTube. If you are using a GPRS/G connection, watching Internet videos may significantly increase your data connection costs.
Searching videos On the YouTube screen, tap On the Search screen, enter the video information, and then tap Search. YouTube searches for the video, and then displays all related videos on the screen. Tap on a video to watch it. See “Watching videos” for details. Using the Program Guide The Program Guide categorizes videos into channels so you can browse and watch related videos available on YouTube.
To change the program channel On the Videos screen, tap Program Guide at the top of the screen. On the Program Guide, select a channel. You can scroll down to view more channels. The video list refreshes to display the available videos for the selected channel.
When you tap Stop ( ) or finish watching the entire video, you can select from the following options. Go back to the previous page of related videos. Send the link of the previously watched video via e-mail, or to send the video thumbnail via MMS.
To delete a video from Bookmarks On the Bookmarks screen, tap Edit. on the video you want to remove. On the confirmation screen, tap Yes. Tap Done. History View recently watched videos on the History screen. On the YouTube screen, and then tap a video to watch it.
Choose what information you want to sync online with your device. If you select Store Windows Live contacts in your mobile phone’s contact list, your Windows Live™ contacts will be added to the contact list and to Windows Live™ Messenger on your device.
Using Windows Live™ Messenger With this mobile version of Windows Live™ Messenger, you can send and receive instant messages. To sign in to Windows Live™ Messenger and start a conversation Tap Messenger on the Windows Live™ screen. Tap Sign in on the Messenger screen. Signing in may take several minutes, depending on your connection speed.
To add a Windows Live™ contact You can add new Windows Live™ contacts in Windows Live™ Messenger. Tap Menu > Add new contact. Enter the e-mail address of the contact, and then tap OK. Using Windows Live Search Windows Live Search is a separate program that offers you a fast and easy way to find and view maps and local information on your device.
8.6 Using Your Device as a Modem (Internet Sharing) Internet Sharing connects your desktop or notebook computer to the Internet by using your device’s data connection such as GPRS/G. You can connect via USB or Bluetooth. Before you proceed • Make sure your device has a SIM card installed, and your device has a GPRS/ G or dial-up modem connection.
Using your device as a Bluetooth modem To use your device as a Bluetooth modem for your computer, set up a Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN) between your device and your computer. To set up Bluetooth PAN on your device On your device, turn on Bluetooth and set it to visible mode.
For Windows XP: Tap Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Under Personal Area Network, click the Bluetooth Network Connection icon. Under Network Tasks, click View Bluetooth network devices. In the Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box, select your device, and click Connect.
9.1 Bluetooth Modes Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 6 feet (eight meters) without requiring a physical connection. Bluetooth on your device operates in three different modes: •...
Tap the drop-down menu and then select Always Visible. Note If you select Visible for 60 seconds, Bluetooth visibility will turn off automatically when the time elapses and your device has not yet connected to another Bluetooth device. Tap Done. The device is in visible mode.
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After the receiving party accepts the partnership, the Bluetooth device name is shown on the screen, including all Bluetooth services that you can use with it. Select the check boxes of the Bluetooth services you want to use, and then tap Done.
9.3 Connecting a Bluetooth Hands-free or Stereo Headset For hands-free phone conversations, you can use a Bluetooth hands-free headset such as a car kit with your device. Your device also supports ADP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) which allows you to use a Bluetooth stereo headset for hands- free phone conversations and for listening to stereo music.
9.4 Sending and Receiving Information Using Bluetooth You can send the following types of information from your device to your computer or to another Bluetooth-enabled device: Outlook e-mail, contacts, tasks, notes, calendar items, audio files, ring tones, Images, and videos. Note If your computer does not have built-in Bluetooth capability, you need to connect and use a Bluetooth adapter or dongle on your computer.
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If your computer is installed with Windows XP SP2 or later version and your computer’s Bluetooth adapter is supported by your Windows version, do the following steps: a. On your computer, open Bluetooth Devices from the Control Panel, then click the Options tab on the Bluetooth Devices window. b.
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If you sent Outlook E-mail messages, calendar items, tasks, or contacts to your computer and they are not automatically added to Outlook, select File > Import and Export in Outlook to import them. To send information to a Bluetooth-enabled device such as another Windows Mobile-powered device, follow steps to 7 in the above procedure.
Select the new destination folder, and then tap Select. To save received files on your storage card when it is inserted on your device, select Save files to storage card when present. Files will be saved on the root folder of your storage card. Tap Done.
9.6 Connecting to Car Kit Phones Bluetooth car kit phones that support the SIM Access Profile (SAP) can connect to your device and access its SIM card via Bluetooth. Once a SAP connection has been established, you can download device and/or SIM contacts from your device to the car kit phone, and use the car kit phone to answer and make calls.
10.1 Google™ Maps Google™ Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also allows you to search and locate places of interest or even a contact address. Note You need an active data connection or Wi-Fi connection to use Google Maps. To open Google Maps, tap Start >...
Notes • Currently, traffic information is only available for the U.S. • Tap Menu > Options > Reset Google Maps to reset the Google Map cookies, history of search terms, preferences, and image cache. • Tap Menu > Help > Tips to learn more about the program and its many features. Search for a place of interest You can easily search and locate a place of interest such as hotels, restaurants, and other places using Google Maps.
On the Address tab, you can: • Tap the web address to go to the web site of the place of interest. Note This information only appears when the web site of the place of interest is available. • Tap the [phone number] to call the place of interest that you have selected.
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• Do not leave your device in a vehicle or expose the device to direct sunlight to avoid overheating the battery, which could pose damage to the device or risk to the vehicle. • When using the device inside a vehicle, use the car holder to mount the device securely in place.
• The Global Positioning System (GPS) is built and operated by the US Defense Department. The Department is responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the system. Any changes that the Department makes may affect the accuracy and function of the GPS system. 10.3 Downloading Location Data via QuickGPS Before using the device for GPS navigation, open QuickGPS to download ephemeris data (current satellite position and timing information).
Changing the download options To configure download options, tap Menu > Options and choose from available options: • Remind me when data expires. Display a message when ephemeris data expires. • Auto download when data expires. Automatically download ephemeris data when it expires. •...
11.1 Taking Photos and Videos Use Camera to take photos and record video clips. To open the Camera screen On the Home screen, slide to the Photos and Videos tab and then tap the camera icon ( ). The screen orientation automatically switches to landscape mode when you open Camera.
Icon Capture Mode Captures still images continuously in one direction, and then stitches them to create a panoramic view of a scenery. Records video clips suitable for sending via multimedia messages. Captures a still image that you can assign as a contact picture. Captures still images and places them within frames.
To use Touch Focus: Set the Camera to Photo or Contacts Picture mode. Touch the area on the screen that you want to focus. The Touch Focus indicator ( ) positions itself on the selected area. Note If you tap outside the effective focus area, a white box appears to indicate the area where you can use Touch Focus.
The Review screen After capturing a photo or recording video, the Review screen gives you the option to view/play, send, or delete the photo or video clip. Icon Function Return to the live Camera screen. View the captured image or play the captured video in Album. See “Viewing Photos and Videos Using Album”...
Menu. Open the Menu Panel. See “Menu Panel” for details. Virtual Camera button. Activates the auto-focus and functions as the shutter release button. Template Selector icon. In Picture Theme mode, tap to select another frame. Progress indicator. In Picture Theme and Panorama modes, this shows the number of consecutive shots.
Zooming Before capturing a photo or a video clip, you can zoom in or out on your subject. To zoom in or out, slide your finger up or down on the Zoom bar while holding the device sideways. While you are sliding your finger on the Zoom bar, the level of zoom is shown on the zoom control bar on the screen.
Capture mode Resolution Video Video Messaging Panorama Contacts Picture Picture Theme Determined by the current template Setting advanced options The Advanced options let you adjust options for your selected capture mode and set Camera program preferences. Tap Advanced on the Menu panel to open the Advanced screen.
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• Resolution. Select the resolution to use. • Widescreen (Photo mode). When On (default) you can use the entire screen as viewfinder. Refer to the zoom table for the resolution when Widescreen is On. • Touch Focus (Photo and Contacts Picture modes). Enables or disables the Touch Focus function.
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• Metering Mode. Select a metering mode to allow the camera to measure the amount of light and calculate the best-fit exposure value before capturing. • Prefix. The file name of a newly captured photo or video is set to “IMAGE” or “VIDEO”...
11.2 Viewing Photos and Videos Using Album Use Album to view photos and videos in your device. To open Album On the Home screen, slide to the Photos and Videos tab, and then tap Album. You can also tap Open the Camera program.
Viewing photos While viewing a photo, tap the screen to open the menu. Send the photo using e-mail or MMS. Start the slideshow. Return to the previous screen. To view the next or previous photo in the album When you are holding your device upright, view the next or previous photo by swiping your finger up or down the screen.
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To view a slideshow of photos in the current album While viewing a photo, tap the screen, and then tap Note Animated GIF and video files are excluded from the slideshow. During the slideshow, tap the screen to show the playback controls. Return to the previous screen.
Playing videos While playing back video, tap the screen to show the playback controls. Drag to go forward or backward in the video. Elapsed time Go back to the beginning of the video. Closing Album When viewing photos in full screen, tap the screen to show the on-screen menu or playback controls and then tap on the main Album screen to close Album.
11.3 Using Windows Media® Player Mobile Windows Media® Player Mobile plays digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on the web. To open Windows Media® Tap Start > Programs > Windows Media. Windows Media® Player Mobile opens with the Library screen. Use the Library screen to find and play songs, videos, and playlists that are stored on your device or on the storage card.
The playback screen opens and plays the audio or video file. Drag to jump to any part of the video or audio. Full screen Visit WindowsMedia.com Skip to the beginning of the current file or to the previous file. Synchronizing video and audio files Use the latest version of Windows Media®...
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Note If you have previously opened Windows Media® Player and searched for media on your computer, you are not prompted to search your computer in step . On the Device Setup dialog box, enter a name for your device and click Finish.
Playlists and Library List Click Start Sync to start synchronizing the selected files to your device. Notes • Use Windows Media® Player 11 or higher on your computer to synchronize media files to your device. • Audio files copy faster if Windows Media® Player is configured to automatically set the quality level for audio files copied to your device.
Select a media file that you want, then tap Menu > Queue Up. This adds the file to the Now Playing list. Repeat this step until you have added all desired media files to the Now Playing list. Note You cannot select multiple files simultaneously. After adding the media files, tap Menu >...
12.1 Managing Programs Launching a program • On the Home screen, slide to the Programs tab and then tap All Programs. Or, • Tap Start > Programs. Scroll down the screen by swiping your finger upward and then tap a program to open it.
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Choose whether to install the program into the main memory or your storage card, if you have the storage card inserted on your device. Wait for the installation to complete. Note You may be prompted to restart your device after installation is completed. To install a program from your computer If the installer is an .exe file such as Setup.exe, most likely, the installer needs to be run on a computer.
12.2 Adobe® Reader® LE Adobe® Reader® LE is an application for viewing PDF (Portable Document Format) documents on your device. It supports a subset of the features found in the PC versions of Adobe Reader. To open Adobe Reader LE Tap Start >...
12.3 Contacts Contacts is your address book for people and businesses you communicate with. You can add Outlook contacts from your device or synchronized with your PC or the Exchange Server, SIM contacts stored on the SIM card, or Windows Live™ contacts.
Organizing and searching contacts To group similar contacts For easier contact management, you can group contacts by assigning them into categories. Create a new Outlook contact or edit an existing Outlook contact. Tap Categories. Select a preset category such as Business or Personal, or tap New to create your own category.
Sharing contact information You can quickly send contact information to another mobile phone or device through Bluetooth beaming or text messaging. To send contact information via Bluetooth Tap and hold a contact on the Contacts screen. Tap Send via Bluetooth, then select the device where to send the contact. Note Before sending, make sure Bluetooth is turned on and set to visible mode on your device and the target mobile device.
12.4 JBlend Use JBlend to download, install and manage MIDlets or MIDlet suites on your device. MIDlets are Java applications such as games and tools that can run on mobile devices, while a MIDlet suite is a collection of one or more MIDlets. Your device supports Java Micro Edition (JME).
Managing MIDlets/MIDlet suites You can update MIDlets/MIDlet suites, or uninstall them to free up memory space. To update a MIDlet/MIDlet suite On the JBlend screen, tap the Input Panel icon, and then tap the up/down navigation keys on the on-screen keyboard to select the MIDlet/MIDlet suite that you want to update.
12.5 JETCET Presentation If you are away from your office and urgently need to make a presentation, you can use JETCET Presentation to create a PowerPoint file and present it from your device. JETCET Presentation also allows you to open and display presentations that were created in Microsoft PowerPoint 97, PowerPoint 000, PowerPoint 00 (XP), or PowerPoint 00.
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To edit text Select the text box that contains the text you want to edit. Tap Edit > Text > Modify and then change your text. Tap within the text region to place the cursor exactly where you want to start editing. To insert an object shape Tap Edit >...
Displaying the presentation You can connect your device to a large-screen display such as a television and show your presentation to an audience as a full-screen slideshow. For more information about connecting your device to a large-screen display, see “Connecting to an External Display“...
To exit the slideshow Tap the arrow watermark, tap the down arrow to scroll down the selection menu, and then tap End Show. For more information about using JETCET Presentation, tap JETCET Presentation to view the program help. 12.6 Microsoft® Office Mobile Microsoft®...
Tips • By default, Word Mobile saves documents in .docx format, while Excel Mobile saves workbooks in .xlsx format. If you want to open these types of files on a computer that uses Microsoft Office 000, Office XP, or Office 00, you need to download and install the File Format Converter in your computer.
To copy contacts to the SIM card Only one phone number per contact name can be stored on a SIM card. On the SIM Manager screen, tap Menu > Contacts to SIM. Select the check boxes of the contact’s phone numbers that you want to copy to your SIM card, then tap Save.
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To place a call You can call contacts that are stored on your device or SIM card, dial a phone number, redial, and place a return call. Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar. In a clear voice, say one of the following commands: •...
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To request information from your calendar Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar. In a clear voice, ask for the information you want to retrieve. For example, say: “What’s my next appointment?” “What’s my next meeting?”...
12.9 Voice Notes Voice Recorder lets you record your voice and quickly send it as a multimedia message or e-mail attachment, or set the recorded voice as your ring tone. Note Voice Recorder saves voice recordings in AMR-NB (Adaptive Multi-Rate Narrowband) format only.
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6 Programs To send a voice recording in a multimedia message Select a voice recording, then tap Menu > Send via MMS. A new multimedia message is then created with the voice recording automatically inserted as an audio clip. See “Multimedia Messages” in Chapter 6 to learn how to compose and send MMS messages.
13.1 Copying and Managing Files Copy files between your device and computer, or copy files to a storage card installed on your device. You can also efficiently manage your files and folders using File Explorer. To copy files using Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync Connect your device to the computer.
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To manage files on your device using File Explorer File Explorer lets you browse and manage the contents of your device. The root folder on the device is named My Device, and contains the following folders: My Documents, Program Files, Windows, and more. Tap Start >...
13.2 Settings on your Device You can adjust the device settings to suit the way you work. Use the Settings tab to adjust basic device settings. See “Settings” in Chapter for details. To see all available settings, tap Start > Settings. Personal tab Icon Description...
Icon Description Sounds & Notifications Enable sounds for events, notifications, and more, and set the type of notification for different events. Today Customize the appearance of the Home screen and the information to display on it. Note You will not see the Today screen when the TouchFLO D Home screen is enabled.
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Managing Your Device 41 Icon Description Device Information See information about the firmware version, hardware, identity, and the duration of calls made on your device. Encryption Encrypt files on your storage card. Encrypted files are only readable on your device. Error Reporting Enable or disable the device's error reporting function.
Icon Description Task Manager Stop running programs and set the ( immediately when you tap the button. For more information, see “Using Task Manager” in this chapter. TouchFLO Set the device to vibrate when you tap the tabs, links, or other onscreen items of supported applications.
Icon Description USB to PC Set the type of USB connection to your PC. Select the ActiveSync option for synchronizing data, or use Disk Drive mode for transferring files. Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off, scan for available wireless networks, see information about the active wireless network, and customize Wi-Fi settings.
To increase or decrease the size of text on the screen Tap Start > Settings. On the System tab, tap Screen > Text Size tab. Move the slider to increase or decrease the text size. To re-calibrate the touch screen The device touch screen is calibrated before shipment.
Ringer settings To change the ring type and ring tone On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab, and then tap Sound. Scroll down and then tap Ring Type. Select the ring type you want to use, and then tap Done. Tap Ringtone, and then select the ring tone you want to use.
Phone services You can change the settings of various phone services for your device. Phone services may include Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Voicemail, and more. Contact your wireless service provider to find out about the availability of phone services for your device.
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Switch Airplane Mode on or off. See “Turning the Phone Function On and Off” in Chapter . Access the phone settings and change the PIN codes, configure phone services, and more. Connect a Bluetooth headset or other Bluetooth-enabled device. See Chapter 9 for details.
13.5 Using Task Manager Task Manager lets you view and stop running programs, configure the and enable the Quick Menu on the Home screen. To open Task Manager Tap the Quick Menu button on the top-right corner of the Home screen to open the Quick Menu, and then tap To configure the Exit ( By default, running programs are shut down when you tap and hold the...
13.6 Protecting Your Device Protecting your SIM card with a PIN You can protect your SIM card by requiring a PIN (personal identification number) every time the device is turned on. You will not be able to use the phone or the data connection until you enter the correct PIN.
Tap OK. The next time the device is turned on, you will be prompted to enter your password. Notes • To ensure that you can always make emergency calls, do not begin your password with the digits of your local emergency number. •...
13.7 Resetting Your Device Performing a soft reset Perform a soft (normal) reset to clear all active program memory and shut down all active programs. This is useful when your device is running slower than normal, or a program is not performing properly. If a soft reset is performed when programs are running, unsaved work is lost.
Important If Encrypt files when placed on a storage card is enabled, backup all files from the storage card before using Clear Storage, hard reset, or updating the operating system. Otherwise you will no longer be able to access the encrypted files on the storage card.
13.8 Windows Update Update Windows Mobile® with the latest security patches and fixes from Microsoft, if these are available. To set up Windows Update The first time you run Windows Update, you need to set up how you want Windows Update to check for updates.
Note You need an HTC TV Out cable to be able to connect your device to an external display. The HTC TV Out cable is sold separately. To connect the device to an external display Turn off the external display.
A.1 Specifications Processor Operating System Memory Dimensions (LxWxT) Weight Display Network Device Control Keyboard Qualcomm® MSM700A™, 58 MHz Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional ROM: 51 MB RAM: 88 MB 4.59 X .6 X 0.68 inches 6.61 ounces with battery • .6-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution •...
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Bluetooth® .1 with Enhanced Data Rate and ADP for wireless stereo headsets • Wi-Fi®: IEEE 80.11b/g • HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB .0, audio jack, and TV Out* in one) Camera . megapixel color camera with auto focus Audio supported AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, QCP, MP, WMA, WAV,...
A.2 Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Identifications For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of RHOD210. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your RHOD210. The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of RHOD160. Note This product is intended for use with a certified Class Limited Power Source, rated 5 Volts DC, maximum 1 Amp power supply unit.
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to the device that are not expressly approved by HTC Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Safety precautions for RF exposure •...
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Appendix 59 The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in usage. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the...
For body worn operation, to maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, use only HTC Corporation approved accessories. When carrying the phone while it is on, use the HTC Corporation supplied or approved carrying case, holster, or other body-worn accessory. Use of non HTC Corporation approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn the phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
6 Appendix RoHS Compliance This product is in compliance with Directive 00/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 January 00, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.
ADP 188 ActiveSync - ActiveSync mode 51 - set up 17 - synchronize with computer 18 - synchronize with Exchange Server 155 Add and remove programs 19 Adobe Reader LE 1 Airplane Mode 71, 47 Alarm Clock 81, 8 Album 10 Attachment - add to e-mail 147 - automatically receive attachments 15...
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Clear Storage 5 Clock & Alarms 40 Comm Manager 4, 46 Company Directory 16 Conference call 64 Connect device to Internet - dial-up 168 - GPRS/G 168 - Wi-Fi 165 Contacts 84, Contacts Picture capture mode 0 Copy - contacts to SIM card - copy and manage files 7 - media files from PC to device 15 - SIM contacts to device 1...
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Input methods - Full QWERTY 117 - Phone Keypad 119 Input Panel 116 Input Selector arrow 116 Instant Messaging 14 International call 58 Internet 165 Internet Explorer Mobile 170 Internet Sharing 18 Internet tab (Home screen) 97 JBlend 5 - install MIDlets/MIDlet suites from device 5 - install MIDlets/MIDlet suites from Internet 5...
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Office Mobile 0 OneNote Mobile 0 Open PDF file 1 Opera Mobile 171 Panorama capture mode 0 Password 49 People tab (Home screen) 109 Phone Keypad 119 Phone services 46 Photo capture mode 01 Picture Theme capture mode 0 PIN 49 Playlists - Music tab (Home screen) 104 - Windows Media Player Mobile 17...
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Task Manager 4, 48 Text messages - copy to SIM card 18 - create new message 15 - Messages tab (Home screen) 9 Text size (screen) 44 Troubleshoot - sync connection 10 - Windows Media Player Mobile 18 Turn device on and off 9 Turn phone function on and off 71, 47 TV Out 4, 54 Updates and events (Facebook) 88...