Era MDAPro User Guide
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MDA Pro
User Manual
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Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server, Windows Mobile, ActiveSync,
Excel, Internet Explorer, MSN, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX.
DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING.
YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE DEVICE’S
OUTER CASING.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable
materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey
all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or
fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the
equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded
of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots,
chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a
potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such
as grain, dust, or metal powders.
PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS
Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and
stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the
conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of
your country when using the recording feature of your MDA Pro.
Please Read Before Proceeding
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When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to offset possible legal
liabilities and damages.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the battery.
Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this
product.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFTS
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 Flight Mode..
ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS
Do not use this product at gas or refueling stations. The use of this product is
also prohibited in fuel storehouses, chemical plants, and locations containing
explosives.
SAFETY FOR ENVIRONMENTS
Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where
blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres
such as fuelling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain,
dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that Sparks in such areas could cause
an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
ROAD SAFETY
Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services with
handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using
hand-free devices as an alternative is allowed.
Important Safety Precautions
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INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS
This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this
device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.
NONIONIZING RADIATION
This product should be operated in the suggested normal condition only to
ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. 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 antenna
during operation of the equipment.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Getting to Know your MDA Pro and its Accessories ........... 10
1.2 Installing the USIM or SIM Card .........................................
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1.3 Battery Information ...........................................................
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1.4 Starting Up .......................................................................
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1.5 The
Today Screen ............................................................. 20
1.6 Indicators .........................................................................
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1.7 Using the Start Menu ........................................................
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Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information
2.1 Introduction ...................................................................... 28
2.2 Using the Hardware Keyboard ...........................................
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2.3 Using the Standard On-Screen Keyboard ...........................
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2.4 Using Letter Recognizer ...................................................
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2.5 Using Block Recognizer ....................................................
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2.6 Using Transcriber .............................................................
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2.7 Using Phone Pad ..............................................................
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2.8 Drawing and Writing on the Screen ...................................
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2.9 Recording a Note ..............................................................
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2.10 Sea
rching Information ...................................................... 45
Contents
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Chapter 3 Using Phone Features
3.1 Using the Phone ............................................................... 48
3.2 Making a Voice Call ..........................................................
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3.3 Receiving a Voice Call ......................................................
53
3.4 Making a Video Call ..........................................................
54
3.5 Receiving a Video Call ......................................................
58
3.6 Smart Dialing ....................................................................
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3.7 In-call Options ..................................................................
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3.8 Additional Dialing Information ...........................................
64
Chapter 4 Synchronising Your MDA Pro
4.1 Using ActiveSync .............................................................. 66
4.2 Synchronising Information ................................................
68
4.3 Synchronising via Inf
rared and Bluetooth ..........................71
4.4 Synchronising Music, Video, and Pictures .........................
72
Chapter 5 Managing Your MDA Pro
5.1 Personalising Your MDA Pro ............................................. 74
5.2 Adding and Removing Programmes ..................................
83
5.3 Managing Memory ............................................................
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5.4 Backing Up Files ............................................................... 87
5.5 Protecting Your Device .....................................................
89
5.6 Resetting Your MDA Pro ...................................................
91
Chapter 6 Getting Connected
6.1 Connecting to the Internet ................................................. 94
6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile ...................................................
97
6.3 Using Bluetooth ..............................................................
100
6.4 Using Wireless Modem ...................................................
104
6.5 Using Wireless Manager .................................................
108
6.6 Using GPRS Monitor .......................................................
111
6.7 Using Terminal Services Client ........................................
117
Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook
7.1 E-mail and Text Messages ............................................... 120
7.2 Using EmailWiz ...............................................................
126
7.3 Using MMS Messages .....................................................
128
7.4 Calendar ........................................................................
135
7.5 Contacts .........................................................................
137
7.6 Tasks .............................................................................
139
7.7 Notes ..............................................................................
141
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Chapter 8 Experiencing Multimedia
8.1 Using Camera and Camcorder ........................................ 144
8.2 Using Pictures & Videos .................................................. 158
8.3 Using Windows Media Player ..........................................
163
8.4 Using Streaming Video Player .........................................
170
Chapter 9 Using Other Applications
9.1 Word Mobile ................................................................... 174
9.2 Excel Mobile ...................................................................
176
9.3 Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile ..................
178
9.4 Using MIDlet Manager ....................................................
180
9.5 Using ZIP ........................................................................
185
Appendix
A.1 Regulatory Notices ......................................................... 190
A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x ........................... 195
A.3 Specifications
................................................................ 196
A.4 Index ............................................................................. 199
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1.1 Getting to Know your MDA Pro and its Accessories
1.2 Installing the USIM or SIM Card
1.3 Battery Information
1.4 Starting Up
1.5 The Today Screen
1.6 Indicators
1.7 Using the Start Menu
Chapter 1
Getting Started
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Front, Top, and Left-side view
1.1 Getting to Know your MDA Pro and its Accessories
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Front View
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Left Side Vi ew Top View
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1 Speaker Listen to audio media or a phone call from here.
2 Camera Button Press to launch the camera. Press again to take a
picture.
3 Voice Recorder/
Voice Recognition
Press to record a voice note or load the voice
recognition programme.
4 Infrared Port Lets you exchange file(s) or data with other devices
wirelessly.
5 Backlight Press to turn on the backlight.
6 Volume Slide left or right to adjust the volume.
7 Power/Backlight Press to turn on and off your MDA Pro or backlight.
8 Microphone Speak into the microphone when receiving or making a
phone call or voice recording.
9 MMC/SD Cards or SDIO
Accessories Slot
Lets you insert a storage card (MMC/SD) for storing
data.
10 Touch Screen Use to write, draw, or make a selection with the stylus.
11 Navigation Pad Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or right
to move through menus, programme instructions; carry
out the selection by pressing the center button.
12 Video Camera Lens
13 Notification LED Bi-color LED on the right side: Green and Orange for
GSM standby, SMS message, GSM network status,
notification, battery charging status.
Bi-color LED on the left side: Blue andGreen for
Bluetooth system notification of powered-up and ready
to transmit radio frequency signal, and Wi-Fi status.
14 Light Sensor When you use the device in a dark environment, the
system will turn on keyboard backlight as you press
any key.
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Back, and Bottom view
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Back View
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Bottom View
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15 Send/Speakerphone Press to take an incoming call, or to dial a
number. Keep pressed for one second to activate
Speakerphone.
16 End Press to end a call.
17 Stylus and Stylus Slot
18 WCDMA Car Antenna
Connector
You can connect your WCDMA phone to a car
antenna to utilise the superior reception quality.
19 GSM Car Antenna Connector You can connect your GSM phone to a car
antenna to utilise the superior reception quality.
20 Sync Connector Use this connector for synchronising data or
recharging the battery.
21 Soft Reset With the stylus, press the Reset button to soft-
reset your MDA Pro.
22 Earphone Jack Allows you to listen to audio media or use the
phone’s hands-free kit.
23 Camera Lens
24 Fixing Lock Press to release the back cover.
25 Flash Light
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Accessories
The following accessories are provided with you MDA Pro:
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26 AC adapter Recharge the device battery.
27 USB cable Connect your MDA Pro to a PC and synchronise
data.
28 Stylus
29 Stereo-wired headset with
volume control jog dial
and Send/End button
Pick up and hang up incoming and outgoing calls
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Follow these steps to install a 3G USIM (Universal IC Card) or a GSM SIM
(Subscriber Identity Module) card provided by your local network service
provider that contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/
message memory.
locked unlocked
1. Remove the back cover by pressing the fi xing lock.
2. Push the red battery lock down to unlock the battery pack.
3. Press the clip on the right side to remove the battery.
4. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its gold contacts facing down.
Its cut-off corner should match the cut-off corner in the slot. Push down lightly
and forward to snap it into place.
5. Replace the battery and gently push down to snap it into place.
6. Push the red battery lock back up to lock the battery.
7. Replace the cover: Slide it back on, then push down lightly at the bottom to
snap it securely into place.
1.2 Installing the USIM or SIM Card
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Your device contains a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery. Your MDA Pro is
designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories.
Battery performance depends on many factors, including your wireless service
provider’s network configuration, signal strength, the temperature of the
environment in which you operate your device, the features and/or settings you
select and use, items attached to your device’s connecting ports, and your voice,
data, and other programme usage patterns.
Battery life estimates (approximations):
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Personal Digital Assistant (PDA): 15 hours
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Standby time:
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GSM: 220 – 260 hours
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WCDMA: 190 – 250 hours
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Talk time (Screen off):
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GSM: 5 – 8 hours
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WCDMA: 2 – 4 hours
Warning! To reduce risk of fire or burns.
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Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack.
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Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.
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Do not expose to temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F).
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Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.
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Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation.
1.3 Battery Information
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To check the battery power
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Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power.
Power Inform ation
Charge the battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your MDA Pro,
you need to install and charge the battery. You can charge the battery by:
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Connecting your device directly to an external power source.
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Plugging the device sync cable into the USB port on your PC.
Low battery
When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:
1. Immediately save your current data.
2. Synchronise with your PC to charge the battery.
3. Turn off your device.
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Turn the device on and off
To turn on the device, press the POWER button. When you turn on the device
for the first time, you are asked to complete a calibration process. For more
information, see “Calibrate the device” in this chapter.
To turn off the device, press POWER again.
Note Pressing POWER turns off your device temporarily and switches the device to sleep
mode. However, you can still receive messages and calls while your device is in the
sleep mode.
Calibrate the Device
Calibrating the device screen involves tapping with the stylus the center of a
cross as it moves around the screen. This process ensures that when you tap the
screen with your stylus, the tapped item is activated.
If your device does not accurately respond to screen taps, follow these steps to
re-calibrate it:
1. Tap
Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.
2. On the
General tab, tap Align Screen, and follow the instructions on the
screen.
1.4 Starting Up
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Manage screen settings
The device touch screen has three orientation modes: Portrait, Landscape
(right-handed), and Landscape (left-handed). Portrait mode allows you to get a
better view or a better operation of certain programmes on your device, while
Landscape mode may be optimal for viewing longer text files.
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To change the orientation, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen, and
select the orientation you want.
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To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programmes, on the
ClearType tab, select the Enable ClearType check box.
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Size tab, adjust the text size by moving the slider.
Today Screen in Landscape ModeToday Screen in Portrait Mode
Note The screen orientation changes automatically when you open, unfold
and rotate your device.
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The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming
appointments and status indicators. You can tap a section on the screen to open
the associated programme.
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To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.
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To customise the Today screen display, including the background image, tap
Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
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1.5 The Today Screen
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1 Tap to display the items listed in the Start menu.
2 Tap to view notifications.
3 Tap to view connectivity status.
4 Tap to view radio signal.
5 Tap to control device volume level.
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Tap to see time and next appointment. Tap and hold to change time format.
7 Tap to open the Power Settings.
8 Tap to open the Wireless Manager screen.
9 Tap to change the display mode
between Portrait and Landscape.
10 Tap to open Calender screen for the day, month, and year.
11 Tap to open the Messages folder.
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Your day at a glance with reminders.
Tap to open the related programme.
13 Tap to set owner information.
14 Tap to open a related programme from the quick launch panel.
15 Tap to change date and time.
Note You can access the Today screen from anywhere by tapping Start >
Today.
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Following are some of the status icons that you may see on your device.
Ringer on & adjusting sound volume
Ringer in vibration mode
Ringer off
Battery level
Main battery very low
Battery empty
Battery charging
Connection is active
Connection is not active
Synchronisation in progress
Synchronisation error
Indicates maximum signal strength
Indicates low signal
Searching for phone service
Indicates that the radio is turned off
Roaming
There are more indicators. Tap the icon to view all.
Indicates that the device has a valid SIM card installed on it, and the device
is currently in the second-generation network (such as GPRS) coverage
area.
Indicates that the device has a USIM card installed on it, and the device is
currently in the third-generation network (such as UMTS) coverage area.
1.6 Indicators
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Voice call
Voice call in progress
Data call in progress
Calls are fowarded
Call on hold
Missed call
No SIM card installed
No SIM / USIM card installed
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi on
Wi-Fi off
Wi-Fi data call
New e-mail or text message (SMS)
New voice mail
GPRS available
GPRS in use
GPRS monitor currently active
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Following are some of the icons for the programmes that are already installed on
your device.
ActiveSync
Synchronises information between your device and a PC.
Calculator
Performs basic arithmetic and calculations, such as
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Calendar
Keeps track of your appointments and creates meeting
requests.
Camera
Snaps photos or shoots video clips with accompanying
audio.
Contacts Keeps track of your friends and colleagues.
Download
Agent
Provides information about the download status and
the downloaded content from the Internet.
EmailWiz
Allows you to select your e-mail provider from a list of
available providers and simplifies the procedure to set
up e-mail accounts.
Enroller
Enables you to install and use certificates to connect to
your Wi-Fi network.
Excel Mobile
Creates new workbooks or lets you view and edit Excel
workbooks.
File Explorer
Enables you to organize and manage files on your
device.
Games
Lets you play two games; Bubble Breaker and Solitaire
are included in this folder, by default.
GPRS Monitor
(In CD-ROM)
Keeps track of GPRS connections and tallies traffic
charges.
Help
Enables you to see Help topics for a programme on
your device.
Internet
Explorer
Internet Explorer browses Web and WAP sites, and
downloads new programmes and files from the
Internet.
Messaging Sends and receives e-mail and text messages.
MIDlet Manager
Enables you to download and install Java applications,
such as games and tools, on your device.
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Notes
Creates handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and
recordings.
Phone
Makes and receives voice and video calls, switches
between calls and sets up conference calling.
Pictures &
Videos
Collects, organizes, and sorts picture and video files
in the My Pictures folder of your device or on a storage
card.
PowerPoint
Mobile
Lets you view and edit PowerPoint slides and
presentations.
Search
Enables you to search contacts, data, and other
information on your device.
SIM Manager
Collects, organizes and sorts the contact list stored in
your SIM card.
SIM Toolkit
Allows you to access information and other services
offered by T-Mobile.
Streaming Video Allows you to play live video streams.
Tasks Keeps track of your tasks.
Windows Media
Player
Enables the multimedia function on your device.
Wireless
Manager
Allows you to manage the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
connection.
Wireless Modem
Enables your device as an external modem for a PC or
Notebook by using a serial/USB port or infrared.
Wireless LAN
Allows you to manage access to the wireless LAN
connections.
Word Mobile
Creates new documents or lets you view and edit
Word documents.
ZIP
Enables you to save memory and increase the storage
capacity of your MDA Pro by compressing files in the
conventional ZIP format.
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The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen, displays a list
of programmes. It lets you close a screen and switch from one programme to
another. You can start a programme by scrolling through the programmes list
and then pressing ENTER, or by tapping a programme with the stylus.
You can also access some of the most frequently used programmes from the
folder commands of the quick launch panel, which appears on the Today screen.
Each folder command opens a folder with more than one or more than one
programmes. These are:
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Start Menu
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T-Mobile Favourites ( ): Launches T-Mobile Favourites web site
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Contacts ( ): Launches either Contacts or SIM Manager
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Phone ( ): Launches Phone Dialer.
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Messages ( ): Launches EmailWiz or Messaging.
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Organiser ( ): Launches Calculator, Calendar, Notes, or Tasks
1.7 Using the Start Menu
1 Tap to switch to a programme.
2 Tap to switch to a recently-used
programme.
3 Tap to see more programmes.
4 Tap to change device settings.
5 Tap to see a Help topic for the
current screen.
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2.1 Introduction
2.2 Using the Hardware Keyboard
2.3 Using the Standard On-Screen Keyboard
2.4 Using Letter Recognizer
2.5 Using Block Recognizer
2.6 Using Transcriber
2.7 Using Phone Pad
2.8 Drawing and Writing on the Screen
2.9 Recording a Note
2.10 Searching Information
Chapter 2
Entering and Searching
Information
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Entering a nd Searching Information
When you select a field that requires text or numbers, Input Panel automatically
becomes available. Input Panel provides access to the various input methods
available on your device. By default, Input Panel appears as
on the menu
bar. The icon indicates which input method is currently selected. The Input
Selector arrow opens a list of available input methods.
To show or hide Input Panel
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Tap the Input Panel icon on the menu bar.
Icon Indicates the selected input method is
The on-screen keyboard.
Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer.
Phone Pad
Transcriber
2.1 Introduction
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Entering a nd Searching Information
Flip open the device to reveal the hardware keyboard. It is similar to a standard
keyboard on your PC. You can do the following with the hardware keyboard:
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T o type lowercase letters, press the keys using your thumbs or fingers.
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To type a single uppercase letter or symbol, press . To use all uppercase
letters, press .
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Press to pick up a call, make a call, or send a message. You can
also enable or disable the Speakerphone by pressing and holding the key for
one second.
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Press to end a call or cancel a message.
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Press to make a video-enabled call in a 3G environment.
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Press once to enter a second-layer symbol or number; press and hold
the key for continuous second-layer symbol or number entries.
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Press to enter symbols or special characters from a predefined list.
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Press to quickly start Internet Explorer Mobile.
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Press to verify your data entries.
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Press to start the Messaging programme.
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Press to start the Start menu.
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Press the numeric keys to enter numbers in text and when dialing.
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Press for directional movement.
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Press to access the list of your contacts.
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Press to manage the Wi-Fi connection.
The following illustration displays the buttons on the side of your device.
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– Slide left or right to adjust the volume.
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– Press to launch the built-in camera.
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– Press to turn the backlight on.
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– Press to start Voice Speed Dial.
Press and hold to start recording and release to stop recording.
2.2 Using the Hardware Keyboard
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2.3 Using the Standard On-Screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard is available when text entry is possible. You can enter
text by tapping keys on the keyboard that is displayed on the screen.
To enter text using the on-screen keyboard
1. In a programme, tap the
Input Selector arrow, and tap Keyboard.
2. Enter text by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard.
To enlarge the on-screen keyboard
1. Tap the
Input Selector arrow.
2. Tap Options.
3. In the Input method list, select Keyboard.
4. Tap
Large Keys.
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