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Start Here to Activate
and Learn to Use Your
Treo™ 600 Smartphone
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Copyright © 2003 Sprint Spectrum L.P . All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint and the
diamond logo design are trademarks of Sprint Communications Company L.P . All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Where to Learn More. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Basics of Your PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Your New PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Your Phone's Features: Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Your Phone's Features: Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Your Phone's Features: Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Turning Wireless Mode ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Turning Wireless Mode OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Turning the Screen On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Launching Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Moving Around the Treo Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Scrolling Through Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Highlighting Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Accessing Command Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Choosing or Activating Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Choosing Options in a Pick List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the Keyboard Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Entering Lowercase and Uppercase Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
the Letters on the Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Entering Other Symbols and Accented Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using Your Treo Phone, Web, and Messaging Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Dialing With the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Dialing by Contact Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Using the Keyboard ..............34 Copyright © 2003 Sprint Spectrum L.P . All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint and the diamond logo design are trademarks of Sprint Communications Company L.P .
  • Page 2 TTY Use With PCS Service From Sprint ........
  • Page 3 Browsing the Web ..............75 Memo Pad .
  • Page 4 Viewing Expansion Card Information ......... . . 119 Hiding or Masking All Private Records .

  • Page 5: How To Use This Guide

    A Secure Site Refuses to Permit a Transaction ........160 The advantages of Sprint are as clear as each wireless call you make. With PCS Service, I Can’t Select an Email Address From a Web Page .

  • Page 6: Where To Learn More

    find nowhere else. PCS Customer Solutions. For questions about your mobile account or PCS Service, contact Sprint for the latest information and help. Visit www.sprintpcs.com instant access to new Sprint PCS features and information.

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    As you work through the instructions in this section, you’ll also need the following items: Important Note: It is vital that you use only Sprint-approved AC adapter chargers. Use of • An electrical outlet unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and invalidate your warranty.
  • Page 8 Setting Up Maximizing battery life 4. Confirm your Treo is charging by checking the LED. If the battery is fully drained, it may take a few moments for the LED to turn on while charging. You can increase the life of your Treo battery by following a few easy guidelines. Red LED: battery is charging.
  • Page 9 Setting Up Getting Started Activating and Using PCS Service...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Have these things ready before you call to activate PCS Service Areas • Your PCS Phone (Make sure it’s fully charged) Are you interested in where you can use your new phone? Check out the most up- www.sprintpcs.com to-date coverage maps at •...
  • Page 11 Getting Started • Make payments If you have exceeded the minutes in your plan or you have a past due balance, you should make a payment to keep your service turned on. There are two easy payment options: ® ® Make a payment at any Western Union location using the Swiftpay form.

  • Page 12: Understanding Your Pcs Service Plan

    Other ......$__________ Note: Your agreement for wireless service with Sprint is made up of the Service Plan you choose and the Terms and Conditions of Service which can be found on page 175 of this guide.

  • Page 13: Your New Pcs Phone Number And User Name

    Getting Started Your New PCS Phone Number and User Name Understanding Your PCS Invoice Your first invoice will arrive within a few days and will reflect these charges: PCS Phone Number • Your first full month of service, which is your monthly service charge of $_____ •...
  • Page 14 Find out the number of minutes remaining in your plan for the current invoice cycle Connecting Your Computer Access information about your most recent invoice Find out when your last payment was received Make a payment Note: Normal airtime charges will apply when calling Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.

  • Page 15: Connecting

    Connecting System requirements Your computer should meet one of the following minimum system profiles: • Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP (later versions may also be supported) 32 MB of memory Preparing Your Computer 30 MB of free hard disk space CD-ROM drive Synchronization allows you to enter information on your computer in an ®...
  • Page 16 Connecting Connecting Treo to Your Computer Installing Palm Desktop Software on Your Computer Your computer needs to have all its resources available to install the software. IMPORTANT: If you’re upgrading from another Palm Powered device, follow the upgrade steps Follow these guidelines for a successful installation: on page page 149 before you set up your computer for your new Treo.

  • Page 17: Basics Of Your Pcs Phone

    Connecting Basics of Your PCS Phone...

  • Page 18: Your New Pcs Phone

    Basics Your New PCS Phone 7. LED 8. Speaker 9. 5-way Navigation Control 1. Antenna 2. SD/MMC Expansion Card Slot 3. Stylus 10. Screen Button 15. Volume 6. Wireless Buttons Mode Button 5. Infrared (IR) Port 4. Ringer Switch 11. Messaging Button Your Phone’s Features: Top View 1.

  • Page 19: Your Phone's Features: Back View

    Basics Turning Your Phone On and Off 16. Camera 17. ESN Lens You can use the Palm OS features of your Treo independently of the wireless features and applications. Therefore, the screen and Wireless Mode are designed to be turned off and on separately. 18.

  • Page 20: Launching Applications

    Basics Launching Applications Note: The Messaging button launches PCS Business Connection if you downloaded and installed PCS Business Connection on your phone. You can also customize the buttons yourself. Each of the three application buttons on the front of the Treo can be used to See page 132 for details.

  • Page 21: Moving Around The Treo Screen

    Basics Moving Around the Treo Screen Tap an onscreen scroll arrow: To move around the Treo screen, you can use the 5-way navigation control tap items on the screen with the stylus. With use, you will find your own favorite way to scroll, highlight, and select menu commands.

  • Page 22: Accessing Command Buttons

    Basics Accessing Command Buttons 2. Press Right and Left to switch between menus. Command buttons, such as New, OK, and Details appear at the bottom of the screen. 3. Press Up and Down to highlight a menu item. In many cases you can jump directly to these buttons instead of scrolling to them. 4.

  • Page 23: Using The Keyboard

    Basics Using the Keyboard Entering Numbers, Punctuation, and Symbols that Appear Above the Letters on the Keys Press Option When using the keyboard, most people find it easiest to hold the Treo with two , then press the key with the desired character shown above the letter.

  • Page 24: Using Your Treo Phone, Web, And Messaging Features

    Basics Type …then press Type …then press Using Your Treo Phone, Web, … to choose… … to choose… à á ä â ã å æ Ù Ú Ü Û and Messaging Features ∞ À Á Ä Â Ã Å Æ x or X ∆...

  • Page 25: Making Calls

    Before making a call, make sure Wireless Mode is on (see steps on page 27). If No Service appears in the upper-left, you are out of a wireless coverage area. If you believe you are in a wireless coverage area and this problem persists, contact Sprint for assistance. Dialing With the Keyboard 3.

  • Page 26: Dialing With A Favorites Button

    Phone, Web, & Messaging Dialing With a Favorites Button Note: If you changed the wallpaper in the Main view of the Phone application (see page 66), you Favorites buttons can be used as shortcuts for dialing phone numbers and can access the Dial Pad by pressing Center , then choosing Dial Pad.

  • Page 27: Dialing From Sms Messages

    When you silence the ringer, you can either answer the call or let it ring through to voicemail. Some third-party applications let you play MP3 music on your Treo 600. If music is playing through the internal speaker or headset, and a call arrives, you can still hear the phone ringing softly.

  • Page 28: Signal Strength And Phone Status

    4. From the Options menu, choose Phone Info (/I). If your phone number isn’t listed, name network. If you roam outside the PCS Network, the network name indicates consult Sprint to confirm your phone is activated. you are roaming outside your network neighborhood. If you’re outside a coverage area, No service appears instead.

  • Page 29: Managing Active Calls

    Phone, Web, & Messaging Managing Active Calls Ending a Call Do one of the following: When you make or receive a call, the Active Call view appears. To toggle between Choose Hang Up All. the Active Call view and the Main view of the Phone application, repeatedly press Phone Press Backspace Press the headset button (if the headset is attached).

  • Page 30: Controlling Your Roaming Experience

    The internal phone book is located in the Contacts view in Phone. If you are on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and you can also roam on familiar with Palm Powered devices, you may recognize that the Contacts view is other digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming agreements with...
  • Page 31 Phone, Web, & Messaging Viewing or Changing Contact Information Defining Favorites Buttons 1. In the Contacts list, begin typing one of the following for the contact you want Treo provides approximately 50 programmable Favorites buttons for quick access to view or edit: to the following common tasks: First initial and last name Dialing a phone number (speed dial).
  • Page 32 Phone, Web, & Messaging If the entry is for an existing contact, choose Lookup. Start typing the Creating an Application, Message, or Web Link Favorites Button contact’s last name, then select the contact when it appears in the 1. Press Phone Lookup list.

  • Page 33: Using A Phone Headset

    1. From the New Message alert, highlight an item with a phone icon Note: The headset designed for previous models of Treo is not compatible with the Treo 600. 2. Choose Go To to view the page in the SMS application.

  • Page 34: Three-Way Calling

    Phone, Web, & Messaging PCS Service Features 4. Choose the Forward all calls pick list. If the forwarding number appears in the pick list, select the number. If the forwarding number does not appear in the pick list, select Edit Numbers, Call Waiting then choose New.

  • Page 35: Pcs Voice Command

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other jack with a headset or handsfree kit, while this mode is enabled. Please check with...

  • Page 36: Pcs Vision

    To sign up for PCS Vision services or to access complete instructions, visit available on your Treo through the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. www.sprintpcs.com/manage . For information on charges associated with features that use a PCS Vision connection, refer to your PCS Service Plan.

  • Page 37: Accessing Pcs Vision Features

    (see page 84). Your PCS User name is simply an by performing a HotSync operation. additional address that identifies your PCS Account. Additional fees may apply for Picture Mail service. Contact Sprint for additional When your phone is Vision-enabled, your user name automatically appears on the information.

  • Page 38: Viewing A Picture

    Phone, Web, & Messaging Viewing a Picture 3. Choose the To pick list to address the message: 1. Choose the Pictures view icon If the recipient’s name appears in the To pick list, select it from the list. If the recipient is in your Contacts list, choose Lookup in Contacts List, then 2.

  • Page 39: Moving Pictures

    Phone, Web, & Messaging Moving Pictures Uploading Pictures to Your Online Inbox 1. From the Pictures view, choose the picture(s) you want to move. Your Picture Mail account includes an Inbox on the Picture Mail Web site. You can use your Inbox to store and view pictures from your phone or from a computer 2.

  • Page 40: Customizing Your Picture Mail Settings

    Before you use your Treo to send or receive SMS Default name assigns a name to a series of pictures to be captured, such as messages, you need to verify pricing and availability with Sprint. Seattle001, Seattle002, etc.

  • Page 41: Sms Tips

    Phone, Web, & Messaging From the New Message alert: If you are out of a coverage area or if Wireless Mode is off, outgoing messages go into the Outbox folder. When you return to a coverage area, messages are sent To view your message(s), choose Go To.

  • Page 42: Managing Your Messages

    Phone, Web, & Messaging You can rearrange the messages in any folder using the Sort command. This makes it easier to find and view messages. 1. From list view, press Menu 2. From the View menu, choose Sort by Name or Sort by Date. You can also delete several messages at once from any folder using the Purge command.

  • Page 43: Browsing The Web

    Blazer. To use your Treo to browse the Web, you must first activate PCS Vision data services from Sprint. Viewing a Web Page 1. Make sure Wireless Mode is turned on, as described on page 27.

  • Page 44: Navigating In Optimized Mode

    Phone, Web, & Messaging Navigating in Optimized Mode The Blazer Web Browser uses a patent-pending technology to optimize normal Web pages for your Treo. By default, Blazer Web Browser reformats Web pages to fit into one long column on your Treo screen. This way, you can see everything easily without needing to scroll left or right.
  • Page 45 Phone, Web, & Messaging Viewing Bookmarks or Saved Pages Page icons Bookmark slots Bookmarks and saved pages both appear in Bookmark view. Saved pages are indicated by a small triangle in the upper-right corner of the bookmark. Saved page indicator 3.

  • Page 46: Navigating Web Sites With Split Pages (Frames)

    Phone, Web, & Messaging Navigating Web Sites With Split Pages (Frames) Some Web sites split their pages into separate areas, each with their own scroll bars. The easiest way to navigate these sites is to zoom in on one of the separate areas.

  • Page 47: Customizing Your Blazer Web Browser Settings

    Phone, Web, & Messaging 4. Check or uncheck the Wrap Search box to indicate whether you want the 4. Choose Advanced and set any of the following preferences: search to wrap from the end of the page to the beginning when the end is reached.

  • Page 48: Pcs Business Connection

    Phone, Web, & Messaging PCS Business Connection Personal Edition Using Your Treo You can install the optional PCS Business Connection application for secure, real- ® ® ® time access to your Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Notes company email, calendar, business directory, and personal contacts. For more information and to sign up, Organizer Features visit www.sprintpcs.com...

  • Page 49: Calendar

    Organizer Calendar Selected day Calendar is a powerful organizer application that helps you manage your schedule. Selected date Displaying Your Calendar Do any of the following: Start and Press Calendar repeatedly to cycle through the various active views. end times Use the 5-way navigation control to move to another day, week, or month (depending on the current view).
  • Page 50 Organizer Creating an Untimed Event 3. Choose the Repeat box, then choose a repeat interval: For a birthday or anniversary, choose Year. An untimed event, such as a birthday or anniversary, does not occur at a particular time. For weekly events, choose the day(s) the event repeats. For monthly events, choose Day or Date to indicate the repeating method.
  • Page 51 Organizer Customizing General Preferences for Your Calendar Show Time Bars activates the time bars that appear in the Day view. The time bars show the duration of an event and illustrate event conflicts 1. Press Menu Compress Day View controls how times appear in the Day view. When 2.

  • Page 52: To Do List

    Organizer Show Categories determines which To Do List categories display in Calendar To Do List Day view. You can use To Do List as a reminder of tasks you need to complete and to keep a Priorities Displayed limits the display of To Do List items to those with a certain record of complete tasks.
  • Page 53 Organizer 3. Set any of the following: Checking Off a To Do Item You can set To Do List to record the date that you completed the To Do item, and you can choose to show or hide completed items. Completed items remain in the memory of your phone until you purge them.

  • Page 54: Memo Pad

    Organizer Customizing To Do List Memo Pad The Show Options dialog enables you to control the appearance of the To Do list Memos are a great way to store notes on your Treo. Each memo can include 4,096 screen. characters of text. 1.
  • Page 55 Organizer CityTime Selecting Remote Cities In addition to your home city, you can display the day and time for four other cities The CityTime world clock displays the day and time in your home city and in four anywhere around the globe. These other cities are called remote cities. other cities around the globe.
  • Page 56 Organizer Calculator Statistics provides statistical functions such as sum, factorial, and random number generator. Calculator includes a basic calculator, plus an advanced calculator with scientific, Weight/Temp provides weight and temperature conversions for metric and financial and conversion functions. You can tap the screen or use the keyboard to English values.

  • Page 57: Looking Up Contacts And Other Information

    Organizer Looking Up Contacts and Other Information 4. Do one of the following: Highlight the contact name, then press Center to view the contents of the With the built-in search features on your Treo, you can find information quickly: record. Name Lookup enables you to dial your Contacts by name.

  • Page 58: Beaming Information

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

  • Page 59: Receiving Beamed Information

    Organizer 7. When the Beam Status dialog appears, point the IR port on your Treo directly at the IR port of the receiving device. Managing Applications 8. Wait for the Beam Status dialog to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue using your Treo.

  • Page 60: Synchronizing Contacts And Other Personal Data

    Managing Applications Synchronizing Contacts and Other Personal Data Installing Applications We strongly recommend that you synchronize your Treo and computer frequently Your Treo comes with several applications built-in and ready to use. You can also to keep your information up-to-date (and backed up) in both locations. install any of the more than 16,000 third-party Palm OS applications for use on your Treo, such as business software, games, and other applications.

  • Page 61: Installing Applications From A Windows Computer

    Managing Applications Installing Applications From a Windows Computer Installing Applications From a Macintosh Computer 1. Double-click the .prc or .pdb file you want to install on your Treo. 1. On your Macintosh, launch Palm Desktop. 2. A dialog may appear with a User drop-down list. Select your User Name from 2.

  • Page 62: Removing Applications

    Managing Applications Removing Applications Manually Deleting Applications From Your Computer If an application you delete re-appears on your device, you may need to manually If you decide that you no longer need an application or you want to free up delete it from your computer.

  • Page 63: Using Application Info

    Managing Applications Using Application Info Using Expansion Cards The Info screens display basic statistics about the applications on your Treo. The expansion slot on your Treo enables you to add Secure Digital (SD) cards and MultiMedia Cards (MMC) to extend the storage capacity of your Treo. Although SD 1.

  • Page 64: Launching Applications On An Expansion Card

    Managing Applications Launching Applications on an Expansion Card After you insert an expansion card in the expansion slot, you can launch any of the applications stored on the expansion card, provided you have enough free space in the internal memory of your Treo to accommodate the program. 1.

  • Page 65: Viewing Expansion Card Information

    Managing Applications Viewing Expansion Card Information The Card Info application displays general information about the expansion card that is currently in the expansion slot and it enables you to rename and format a card. 1. Press Applications Launcher 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select All. 3.

  • Page 66: Formatting An Expansion Card

    Managing Applications Formatting an Expansion Card Formatting an expansion card is similar to formatting a diskette on a computer. Customizing Your Treo When you format an expansion card, you erase all the data stored on the card and return it to a blank state. 1.

  • Page 67: Phone Settings

    Customizing Phone Settings 8. Choose the Tones box. 9. Depending on the application, select alert tones from the pick lists that appear: Customize your Treo with Phone settings that match the way you make calls. You can select ring and alert tones, adjust call volume, assign a Caller ID picture to a Phone contact, and even choose wallpaper for the Phone application screen, and more.
  • Page 68 Customizing Calendar Tip: You can also preview, send, and delete sounds, such as ring tones, on your phone. From Sound Preferences, choose the Tones box. Choose Manage , then choose Play Send , or Edit perform the corresponding action. Adjusting Volume Settings While a call is in progress, or while using the personal speakerphone, press the volume buttons on the side of your Treo to adjust call volume.

  • Page 69: System Sound Settings

    Customizing Choosing Wallpaper for the Phone screen System Sound Settings If you have images stored on your Treo (see page 63), you can select different You can immediately silence all sounds on your Treo, including phone ring tones, wallpaper for the Phone screen. Calendar alerts, and system sounds.

  • Page 70: Display And Appearance

    Customizing Display and Appearance Aligning the Touchscreen Occasionally, your Treo touchscreen may need to be readjusted. If it is out of Turning the Keyboard Backlight On and Off alignment, you may see the wrong feature being activated when you tap the screen.

  • Page 71: Applications Launcher Settings

    Customizing Applications Launcher Settings Displaying Applications by Category Do one of the following: You can change the Applications Launcher settings on your Treo so that you can Press Applications Launcher repeatedly to cycle through all your categories. easily access the applications you use most often. You can arrange and display your Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select the category you applications by category, reassign the buttons on your Treo, and choose default want to display.

  • Page 72: Button Settings

    Customizing Button Settings Setting Default Applications Sometimes, one application looks for another application to handle some data (for example, a mail application might launch a browser when you choose a link in an Buttons Preferences email message). Default Apps Preferences enable you to designate a specific Buttons Preferences enable you to choose which applications are associated with application as the default handler for a particular type of data.

  • Page 73: Date And Time Settings

    Customizing Date and Time Settings Setting Date and Time Formats Formats Preferences enable you to choose number conventions based on geographic regions. For example, in the United Kingdom, time often is expressed Setting the Date and Time using a 24-hour clock. In the United States, time is expressed using a 12-hour clock Date &...

  • Page 74: General Preferences

    Customizing General Preferences Locking Your Phone and Data Your Treo includes several features that help you protect your phone from General Preferences enable you to set the auto shutoff interval, the beam receive inadvertent use and keep your data private. The built-in security software enables feature, sounds, and screen colors for your Treo.
  • Page 75 Customizing Phone Lock System Password Lock You can lock your phone to prevent unauthorized voice and data calls. When your To protect your personal information, you can lock the system so that you need to phone is locked, you must enter the correct code to unlock it. You can, however, enter your password to access any of your data or use other features of your Treo.
  • Page 76 Customizing 8. Choose one of the following options: 5. If you assigned a password with the Security application, choose Unlock, enter your password, then choose OK to continue. Never prevents your Treo from locking automatically. You can still lock your system manually by choosing Lock &...
  • Page 77 Customizing Hiding or Masking All Private Records Security and Palm Desktop (Windows) 1. Make sure the records you want to hide or mask are marked private. Palm Desktop for Windows observes the security password for your Treo. If you forget your Treo password, you cannot view your data in Palm Desktop. You can 2.

  • Page 78: Additional Features

    PCS Accessories Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with These and other accessories are available for purchase at your local Sprint Store. You location-based services which may be available in the future. Currently the can also call the PCS Accessory Hotline (1-800-974-2221) or visit www.sprintpcs.com...
  • Page 79 Customizing Leather Side Case With Belt Clip Clips to your belt or bag and provides both quick access and protection for your phone. Help Stereo Headphone Adapter Converts a mini-stereo phone connector to a 2.5mm connector so that it is compatible with the headphone jack on your phone.

  • Page 80: Getting Help

    A special README file on the Treo 600 CD contains instructions to have while using your Treo phone. make sure you don’t encounter compatibility issues when you upgrade to Treo 600. Follow the instructions in this README file for a smooth transition.

  • Page 81: Trouble Installing Palm Desktop

    If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, you may need to contact other than Palm Desktop or Outlook, you must install a third-party solution. Contact the PIM’s Sprint and ask them to re-provision your Treo 600 for PCS Vision. author or vendor to learn if software is available for the PIM.

  • Page 82: Resetting Your Treo

    Help Resetting Your Treo 1. Unscrew the stylus tip to access the reset tool. 2. While holding Up , use the reset tool to gently press the reset button on the back of your Treo. Soft Reset A soft reset is similar to restarting a computer. If your Treo is not responding or 3.

  • Page 83: Signal Strength Is Weak

    Help Screen Network Connection The Screen Appears Blank Signal Strength Is Weak 1. Look closely at the screen. If you can see a dim image, try adjusting the screen Become familiar with low coverage areas where you live, commute, work, and play.

  • Page 84: The Treo Won't Connect To The Internet

    Sprint should also be able to tell you if there are any Desktop Does Not Respond to HotSync Attempt outages in your area.

  • Page 85: Hotsync Operation Starts But Stops Without Finishing

    Help 5. If problems persist and you’re synchronizing through a USB hub, try HotSync Operation Finishes But Data Does Not Appear Where It Should connecting the HotSync cable to a different USB port, or directly to your 1. Make sure you’re synchronizing with the intended desktop Personal computer’s built-in USB port.

  • Page 86: Web

    Help Picture Mail The Picture Mail application takes pictures at Small picture size (160x120 pixels) I Can’t Access a Page and Large picture size (640x480 pixels, or 0.3 megapixel). Here are some tips for First, make sure you have Internet access: launch the Blazer Web Browser to see if taking good pictures with the built-in camera: you can view a Web page you’ve successfully viewed before.

  • Page 87: Third-Party Applications

    Getting More Help Contact the author or vendor of any third-party software if you require further assistance. Sprint does not provide technical support for applications that are not built into your Treo.

  • Page 88: Glossary

    Help Making Room On Your Treo If you store a large number of records, or install many third-party applications, the Glossary internal memory on your Treo may fill up. Here are some common ways to clear space on your Treo: Picture Mail.
  • Page 89 Auto-off interval: The time of inactivity that passes before the screen on your Treo PCS Business Connection : A service offered by Sprint that lets you access your turns off. Wireless Mode is unaffected by this setting. existing corporate or personal email on your Treo. For more information, visit www.sprintpcs.com...

  • Page 90: Safety And Warranty Information

    Glossary PocketMirror: Software included on the Treo CD that lets you synchronize with Microsoft Outlook (English language and Windows only). PocketMirror is made by a third-party company called Chapura, Inc. Safety and Warranty Information SMS (Short Messaging Service): The service that exchanges short text messages almost instantly between mobile phones.

  • Page 91: Performance And Safety

    Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices immediately turn the power off. If it’s inoperable, return it to a Sprint Store or call Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals. However, RF PCS Customer Solutions for service.

  • Page 92: Caring For Your Phone Battery

    To prevent For safe disposal options of your phone, contact your nearest Sprint authorized service center. any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air.

  • Page 93: Terms And Conditions & Warranty Information

    Plan” is described in our marketing materials, and includes the terms, rates and features we set for following types of body-worn accessories. that Service Plan. In the agreement, we use the words “we,” “us,” “our” or “Sprint” to refer to Sprint A Handspring brand body-worn accessory that has been tested for SAR compliance and is Spectrum L.P.
  • Page 94 Account. Your PCS Phone will not accept the services maintained. of any wireless provider other than Sprint (but see Roaming). Services and equipment may not be Changing Service Plans. If you are on a Non-Term Service Plan, you may change to a different used for any unlawful, fraudulent or abusive purpose.
  • Page 95 Check the materials accompanying your phone or device to determine which Generation Sprint Nationwide PCS Network (“PCS Vision network”), you will be incurring data applications and services it will support. PCS Vision wireless services are not available while off the usage charges.
  • Page 96 Sprint. Contact PCS Customer Solutions for card or debit the bank account for all amounts due to us or billed by us on behalf of a third party.
  • Page 97 Sprint and the other providers. If your PCS Phone is a dual-mode phone, it works return any excess to you at your last known address within 75 days after termination of Services.
  • Page 98 Caller ID. If you do not want people you call to receive the Number assigned to your phone, you applications not supported by Sprint PCS; must call PCS Customer Solutions for information about automatic Caller ID blocking. The Number assigned to your phone can be blocked on a per-call basis by dialing *67 + Destination g) any late or failed message delivery;...
  • Page 99 If you are making or receiving calls outside your Home Service Area but on the Sprint accordance with the requirements of such Appeal Procedure. Unless otherwise agreed by the Nationwide PCS Network, you may be charged for Services at a “travel”...

  • Page 100: Terms Of Pcs Picture Mail Service

    Sprint may change these Terms from time to time at our discretion with or without notice to update this information to keep it true, accurate, current and complete.
  • Page 101 Sprint uses cookies to collect non- personally identifiable information and generically track usage patterns on the Sprint Web sites in order PRIVACY POLICY to monitor activity and administer the sites.
  • Page 102 We will use reasonable efforts to delete that information from our files. 3. If it is required in connection with any sale or transfer of all or a portion of Sprint's assets. (m) Updates When Sprint uses agents, contractors or other companies to perform services on its behalf, Sprint may amend this Privacy Policy from time-to- time.
  • Page 103 YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, exceeding any limits that we may place on the amount of data that any individual may store on UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SPRINT BE LIABLE TO ANY USER ON ACCOUNT OF THAT the Service.

  • Page 104: Handspring Product Warranty

    (90) days from the date of the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You and Sprint shipment back to you, or through the end of the original warranty period, whichever is longer.

  • Page 105: Index

    Safety & Warranty Specifications Index highlighting 31 tips for SMS 70 Radio CDMA 1900/800 dual-band digital 1XRTT also supports CSD Addressing new messages preference Numerics Phone features Personal speakerphone Microphone mute option 1XRTT 166 adjusting volume 25, 125, 136 Hands-free headset jack TTY compatible 24-hour clock 135 Advanced Calculator mode 100...
  • Page 106 Index expansion cards and 115, 117 backlight. See keyboard backlight setting bookmarks for 76–79 Call Forwarding feature 56 installing 84, 109–111, 164 Backspace key 38 troubleshooting problems with 160 Call Log command 42 navigational control and third-party Backup folder 113 viewing Web pages from 75–76, 78 Call Waiting dialog 56 battery...
  • Page 107 Index clock 98, 134 creating deleting special characters 35 coordinating with local time 99 events 86, 88 applications 112 Web pages 75, 76, 77, 81 color preferences 74, 129, 136 memos 97 bookmarks 78 disposal options 173 Colors pick list 129 messages 69 contacts 50 docking cradle 145...
  • Page 108 Index troubleshooting problems with 160 FCC Notice 173 hearing-impaired services 58, 184 incoming calls 43, 52, 56, 123 unwanted 192 filenames 109 help ii, 111, 148 incoming messages 44, 55, 72 emergency calls 59, 137 filing pictures 66 hexadecimal characters 100 Info screen 114 adding phone numbers for 138 financial calculator 100...
  • Page 109 Index keyboard shortcuts 33 Memo Pad 97 synchronizing data with 108 Keyguard application 28, 137 memory 83, 95, 112, 164 Name Lookup command 39, 102 transferring data from 18 Memory Management preference 83 navigation control 25, 30 Owner Preferences screen 140 Menu button 32 network name 44 launching applications 28, 117...
  • Page 110 Index PCS Network 27, 48 PCS Service Plan 12 Picture Mail 63–68, 167 private contacts 49 PCS Phone PCS user name 62 customizing 68 private records 141–143 accessories for 145 PCS Vision 44, 60–62, 178, 179 defined 167 programmable buttons 51 caution for unauthorized defined 167 downloading to 61...
  • Page 111 Show Records option 142 Spkr-phone button 46 choosing items on 32 changing screen font for 128 Show Wallpaper option 126 Sprint PCS Service. See PCS Service decreasing Auto-off setting for 5 copying 80 signal 5, 171 standby time 4, 145, 198...
  • Page 112 Index in reverse type 31 Typing Starts Contacts Search Week Start preference 90 preference 39 searching for 81, 103 wallpaper 61, 63, 66, 126 weekly events 89 text fields 31 warranty 175 weights 101 text messaging Welcome message 27 invalidating 3 unauthorized accessories 3 See SMS Web browsers 28, 60, 75, 76...

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