Handspring Treo 600 User Manual

using your
Treo
Includes setup information
and instructions for most tasks
Copyright
Copyright © 2003 Handspring, Inc. All rights reserved. Treo and the Treo logo are trademarks of Handspring, Inc., and may be registered in some jurisdictions. Handspring, Blazer and the Handspring logo are trademarks of Handspring, Inc., are registered trademarks in the U.S.A., and may be registered in other jurisdictions. Palm OS and HotSync are registered trademarks, and Palm and the Palm Powered logo are trademarks, of PalmSource, Inc., and are used by Handspring under license. This product contains ACCESS Co., Ltd.’s NetFront 3.0 Internet browser software. © 1996-2003 ACCESS Co., Ltd. and ACCESS Systems America, Inc. NetFront is the trademark or registered trademark of ACCESS Co., Ltd. in Japan and in other countries except the United States of America. NetFront is a registered trademark of NetFront Communications, Inc. in the United States of America and is used under a license. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
Disclaimer and limitation of liability
Handspring, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide. Handspring, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this software. Handspring, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on other media to protect against data loss.
Warranty information
In order to obtain warranty service, you must receive warranty service authorization by contacting Handspring within the warranty period and provide dated proof of original purchase. For further information about the warranty service procedure, please visit the Handspring website for your region, or start at www.handspring.com.
Software download available
Palm™ Desktop software is supplied on a CD-ROM disc. If you do not have access to a CD -ROM drive for your computer, you can download this software from www.handspring.com.
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Contents
3 Contents 5 Welcome 6 If you read nothing else...
7 read this now: getting started 8
What you’ll need
9 Treo overview 12 Charging the battery 13 Inserting the SIM card 14 Turning Treo on and off 15 Making your first call
17 first day: learning the basics 18
Moving around the Treo screen
22 Using the keyboard 25 Launching applications 27 Setting up your computer 30 Synchronizing contacts and other
personal data
31 Battery life 32 Where to learn more
33 first week: using phone,
web, and messaging
34
Phone overview
36 Dialing calls 39 Receiving calls 40 Using voicemail
42 Managing active calls 43 More ways to manage calls 47 Managing contacts 49 Defining Favorites buttons 52 Using a phone headset 53 Browsing the web 60 Taking pictures with the camera 64 SMS 69 MMS 73 Sending and receiving messages
with Mail
81 first two weeks: using
organizer features
82
Calendar
87 To Do List 90 Memo Pad 91 CityTime 93 Calculator 95 Looking up contacts and other information 97 Beaming information
99 first month: managing
applications
100
Installing applications
103 Removing applications 104 Using Application Info 105 Using expansion cards
4 :: Table of Contents
109 when you’re ready:
customizing your Treo
110
Phone settings
113 System Sound settings 114 Display and appearance 116 Applications Launcher settings 117 Button settings 118 Date and time settings 120 General Preferences 121 Locking your phone and data
127 if something happens: help 128
Upgrading from another Palm Powered device
130 Trouble installing Palm Desktop? 131 Resetting your Treo 133 Screen 134 Network connection 137 Synchronization (HotSync) 140 Mail 143 Web 144 Camera 145 Third-party applications 146 Errors 147 Making room on your Treo
148 glossary 150
FCC
151 Index 158 Specifications
Welcome :: 5
Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your Handspring™ Treo™ phone. You now have
• an advanced mobile phone*
•a Palm Powered™ organizer with portable expansion capability (SD media)
•a digital camera
• email*
• web browsing*
•SMS*
•MMS**
all in one compact and indispensable device.
*
Requires service contract with your mobile service provider
**
MMS requires MMS services running on GPRS
This guide will help you set up your Treo and quickly learn to use it.
LOOK HERE: Don’t miss the helpful tips and cross­references given in this column.
If you read nothing else...
This guide is designed to get you using your Treo quickly, starting with just the basics. As you become more comfortable with your Treo and want to learn more, come back and read the other sections.
6 :: If you read nothing else...
Read this Now: Getting Started
Follow the instructions on pages 7-16 to set up your Treo and make your first call.
First Day: Learning the Basics
Read through pages 17-32 to learn how to enter text, move around the screen and set up synchronization.
First Week: Using Phone, Web and Messaging
Learn how to use all the great wireless features of your Treo on pages 33-80, including phone, email, web browsing, and messaging.
First Two Weeks: Using Organizer Features
Your Treo is not just a phone. It also includes a full-featured Palm Powered organizer that gives you instant access to your Calendar, To Do List, Memo Pad, CityTime, Calculator, and more. See pages 81-98.
First Month: Managing Applications
Explore pages 99-108 to learn how to add or delete extra applications and use an expansion card with your Treo.
When You’re Ready: Customizing your Treo
Once you’ve learned the basics, you’ll want to explore additional features on your Treo and customize its settings. See pages 109-126 for information about these features.
If Something Happens: Help
If something goes wrong or you can’t figure out how to use a Treo feature, we can help. See pages 127-147 for the answers to frequently asked questions.
read this now: getting started :: 7
read this now:
getting started
What you’ll need
As you work through the instructions in this guide, you’ll need all the items that came in the Treo box (see page 9) as well as the following:
•a SIM card for which you have an activated mobile account with data services
*
•a location with wireless coverage for your phone
• an electrical outlet
•the computer with which you will synchronize your personal data
• the CD included in the box
*
We recommend choosing the GPRS data service option. You cannot use email, web browsing, or picture messaging without data services of some type.
8 :: What you’ll need
Treo overview
You should have received all of the following components in the Treo box:
Hardware
•Treo handset
•AC charger
•USB HotSync®cable
• headset
• electrical socket adapter(s) (if required in region)
Documentation and software
• Using Your Treo (this book)
• Synchronization software CD
Treo handset features
The following illustrations show the locations and names of the physical features of the Treo. Refer back to these illustrations while following the instructions in this guide.
A. Antenna B. Wireless Mode button C. Infrared (IR) port D. Ringer switch E. Stylus F. Expansion card slot G. SIM slot
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C
B
F
G
A
D
Treo overview :: 9
You can purchase a separate serial HotSync cable and other accessories. For more information, visit www.handspring.com.
10 :: Treo overview
A. Phone receiver B. LED (Wireless Mode and charge indicator) C. Volume buttons D. Phone E. Calendar F. Headset jack G. HotSync and power supply connector H. Microphone I. Messaging J. Screen on/off button K. 5-way navigation control
Be careful not to scratch or crush your Treo’s touchscreen. Do not store it in a place where other items might damage it.
Treo overview :: 11
A. SIM slot B. Camera lens C. Speaker D. Reset button E. Reset tool (within stylus)
IMPORTANT: Treo’s speaker includes a large magnet, so be sure not to store your Treo near credit cards or other items that could be demagnetized.
Charging the battery
Before using your Treo, you need to charge the battery. It may not turn on at all when you first remove it from the box. We recommend three hours for a full charge, or until the LED is solid green.
1. Plug the AC charger into a wall outlet. If necessary, connect an adapter.
2. Connect the charger cable to the bottom of the Treo with the word UP facing the same way as your Treo screen.
A. LED
3. To confirm your Treo is charging, check the LED.
•When the LED is solid red, your Treo is charging.
•When the LED turns solid green, your Treo is fully charged.
• If the LED does not turn on when you connect your Treo to the charger, double-check the cable connection and the electrical outlet to which it is connected.
After you turn on your Treo, the onscreen battery gauge displays power status:
• Full battery icon : Battery is charged
• Partial battery icon : Battery has some power and is not charging
• Empty battery icon : Battery needs charging immediately
• Red lightning bolt : Charging
• Green lightning bolt with full battery : Fully charged
A
12 :: Charging the battery
Battery consumption varies based on your personal usage. Consumption factors include signal strength, backlight and speakerphone usage, and whether calls are data or voice calls.
Inserting the SIM card
Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains account information such as your phone number and voicemail access number. To use the phone, email, or web features of your Treo, you need to insert the SIM card. If a SIM card did not come with your Treo, your mobile service provider will give you one when you subscribe. If you have an older, 5-volt SIM card, you should request a newer, 3-volt SIM. This Treo is not compatible with older 5-volt SIM cards.
A. SIM tray B. SIM card C. Notches D. SI M slot
1. Slide the SIM tray out of the Treo.
2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM tray by aligning the notches until you feel it lock into place.
3. Slide the SIM tray back into the Treo.
4. If your SIM card is not already activated, follow the activation steps provided by your mobile service provider or contact them directly for assistance. If you want to use email, web browsing, and MMS, be sure to confirm that your SIM card is activated for data services.
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B
D
C
Your mobile service provider may already have inserted the SIM card into your Treo. In that case, skip to page 14.
To remove the SIM card, pull the SIM tray out of the slot and remove the card from the tray.
Inserting the SIM card :: 13
Turning Treo on and off
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.
Turning the screen on and off
1. Press the Screen button to turn on the screen.
2. Briefly press the Screen button to turn off the screen.
Turning Wireless Mode on and off
Wireless Mode allows your Treo to connect to a mobile network so that you can make and receive phone calls and use other wireless services.
1. Press and hold the Wireless Mode button to turn on Wireless Mode. You will hear a series of ascending tones. When Wireless Mode is on, your Treo connects to a mobile network, and you can use the phone and Internet features (if supported by the local network).
2. Press and hold the Wireless Mode button again to turn off Wireless Mode. You will hear a series of descending tones. When Wireless Mode is off, your Treo does not have a connection to any mobile network. You can still use the organizer and other Palm OS features. This is ideal for airplane flights and for maximizing battery life.
14 :: Turning Treo on and off
Treo includes a keyboard backlight for nighttime use. The keyboard backlight activates automatically when the screen turns on, but shuts off if the keyboard is not in use. When the screen is on, press Option then the P key to manually activate the keyboard backlight.
Making your first call
We recommend that you charge your Treo for a full three hours (or until the LED is solid green) before using it for the first time.
1. Press and hold the Wireless Mode button . You will hear a series of ascending tones.
2. If a Welcome screen appears, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Treo.
3. Allow the Treo to complete a network search. The search may take several seconds. When it is complete, the network status icon appears in the upper right.
4. If prompted for a PIN, enter it on the PIN screen. The default PIN is often
1234. Otherwise, your mobile service provider may have given you some documentation with this information. Contact your mobile service provider for help.
5. Press Phone .
6. Using the number pad on the Treo keyboard, type the desired phone number.
7. P ress Center to dial.
8. When your call is complete, use the 5-way navigation control to choose Hang Up.
Making your first call :: 15
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 your mobile service provider for assistance.
If the Welcome screen does not appear, recalibrate the touchscreen. This ensures that the screen responds accurately to taps (see page 133).
Learn how to quickly redial your most recent calls on page 38.
Adjusting call volume
While a call is in progress, press the volume buttons on the side of your Treo to adjust call volume.
A. Volume buttons
What’s my number?
1. Make sure Wireless Mode is on (see page 14).
2. Press Phone .
3. Press Menu .
4. From the Options menu, choose Phone Info (/I). If your phone number is not displayed, exit Phone Info, and make sure your SIM card is properly inserted in the SIM slot. If your phone number still does not appear in Phone Info, consult your mobile service provider.
A. Look here for your phone number
16 :: Making your first call
first day: learning the basics :: 17
first day:
learning the basics
Moving around the Treo screen
To move around the Treo screen, you can use the 5-way navigation control, or tap items on the screen with the stylus. With use, you will find your own favorite way to scroll, highlight, and select menu commands.
The 5-way navigation control includes Right, Left, Up, Down, and
Center buttons.
A. Up B. Down C. Left D. Right E. Center
Scrolling through screens
As on a computer, you scroll on the Treo to move from field to field, or page to page, or in some cases to highlight an item or option in a list. There are several methods of scrolling:
•Press the 5-way navigation control on the front of the Treo. Pressing Right , Left , Up , and Down moves to the next field, button, or action in that direction.
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B
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18 :: Moving around the Treo screen
Some third-party applications may not work with 5-way navigation, and you must use the stylus instead.
In this guide, we use arrow icons to indicate directions on your Treo’s 5-way navigation control. These are different from any onscreen arrows that you tap with your stylus or select with the 5-way control to display pick lists.
5-way buttons:
On screen arrows:
•Tap an onscreen scroll arrow:
•Press Option and Up or Down to scroll to the next page of information within the current record.
•When inside a text field, press Up and Down to scroll through the text.
• Drag the slider of an onscreen scroll bar.
Highlighting items
The 5-way navigation control lets you highlight items before launching or selecting them.
•When an onscreen button (OK, Cancel, etc.) or pick list is highlighted, the button acquires a blue glow around its border.
•When a phone number, email address or web link is highlighted on a web page or in a message, the text appears in reverse type (light text on a dark background).
•When an entire text entry field is highlighted, you can press Center to edit the text. After you edit the text, press Center again to highlight the entire field.
Moving around the Treo screen :: 19
Once you’ve launched an application (see page 25), you can experiment with using the navigation control to highlight different screen elements.
You can also use the stylus to highlight text on the screen. When text is highlighted it appears in reverse type.
• Drag the stylus across the text you want to highlight.
•Double-tap a word to highlight it.
•Triple-tap a line of text to highlight it.
Accessing command buttons
Command buttons, such as New, OK, and Details appear at the bottom of the screen. In many cases you can jump directly to these buttons instead of scrolling to them.
•From a list screen, such as the Contacts list or Mail inbox, press Right to jump to the first button.
•From a screen where you create or edit entries, such as Edit Contacts or Day View in Calendar, press Center to jump to the first button.
•From a dialog box, such as the Edit Categories, press Right to scroll to the first button, or press Option then Return for OK, or Option then Backspace for Cancel.
Choosing or activating items
After highlighting an item with the 5-way navigation control, you can choose or activate it by pressing Center. You can also choose an item by tapping it with the stylus.
Selecting menu items
Many applications have menus to provide access to additional features. These menus are usually hidden from view, but they appear when you press Menu . To get the most out of your Treo, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the additional features available through the various application menus.
20 :: Moving around the Treo screen
1. Press Menu to display an application’s menus.
2. Press Right and Left to switch between menus.
3. Press Up and Down to highlight a menu item.
4. Press Center to choose the menu item, or press Menu to close the menu and cancel your selection.
Choosing options in a pick list
A range of options is often presented in a type of menu called a
pick list,
which can be identified by a downward-pointing arrow. Pick lists are different from the application menus described above.
• Use the 5-way navigation control to highlight the pick list, then press Center to display the items in the list. Press Up and Down to highlight the item you want, then press Center to accept your selection.
•To exit the pick list and cancel your selection, press Left or Right .
• Use your stylus to tap the pick list, then tap the item you want from the list.
Moving around the Treo screen :: 21
Most menu commands have keyboard shortcuts listed in the menu. To use a shortcut, press Menu plus the shortcut letter. You don’t have to see the menu item to use the shortcut.
Using the keyboard
A. Option B. Shift/Find C. Alt D. Space E. Applications Launcher F. Menu G. Return H. Backspace
Using the keyboard backlight
•To turn on the backlight, press Option then . The backlight may not be visible in bright sunlight.
•The backlight will turn off if the keyboard is not in use.
22 :: Using the keyboard
When using the keyboard, most people find it easiest to hold the Treo with two hands and use the tips of both thumbs to press the keys, as shown above.
Entering lowercase and uppercase letters
•To type lowercase letters, press the desired keys.
•To type an uppercase letter, press Shift , then type a letter. You don’t need to hold down Shift while typing a letter.
•To turn Caps Lock on, press Shift twice. To turn it off, press Shift
again. When Caps Lock is on, this symbol appears in the lower
right:
Entering numbers, punctuation, and symbols that appear above the letters on the keys
•Press Option , then press the key with the desired character shown above the letter. You don’t need to hold down Option while pressing the second key.
•To turn Option Lock on, press Option twice. To turn it off, press Option again. When Option Lock is on, this symbol appears in the lower right:
Entering other symbols and accented characters
1. Type the character that corresponds to the symbol or accented character you want. See the table on the next page.
2. Press Alt .
3. Press Up or Down to highlight the desired character.
4. Press Center to insert the character, or just continue typing the next character.
Using the keyboard :: 23
In many applications you can view a list of all the alternate characters. From the Edit menu, choose Keyboard Help (/G).
Some application views automatically default to Option Lock, such as the Dial Pad of the Phone application, or the Calculator. In this case, you do not have to hold down Option to enter numbers.
The alternate characters are grouped according to their similarity to the corresponding key. For example, the alternate characters available for the e key are é, è, ë, ê and .
24 :: Symbols and accented characters
Symbols and accented characters
Type... then press Alt Type... then press Alt Type... then press Alt
to choose... to choose... to choose...
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Launching applications
Each of the three application buttons on the front of the Treo can be used to launch two applications. To access a button’s primary application, simply press the button. To access a button’s secondary application, press Option , then press the application button. The fourth button turns the screen on and off, and controls the keyguard.
A. Phone B. Calendar C. Messaging D. Screen
Launching applications :: 25
You can also customize the buttons yourself; see page 117 for details.
Your mobile service provider may have customized the applications associated with each button.
Button Primary application Secondary application
Phone + Blazer®Web Browser
Calendar + Calculator
SMS + Mail
Screen (on/off) + Keyguard
In Palm OS, you access all available applications through a screen called the Applications Launcher:
1. Press Applications Launcher .
2. Use the 5-way navigation control to highlight the application you want to use.
3. Press Center to launch the selected application.
Press Applications Launcher repeatedly to cycle through different categories of applications.
In the Applications Launcher, you can type the first few letters of the application’s name to highlight it. For example, if you type c it highlights Calendar, then if you type i it highlights CityTime. If you pause and then type i, it highlights the first application that starts with i.
26 :: Launching applications
Setting up your computer
Synchronization lets you enter information on your computer (using Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook for Windows) and then efficiently transfer that information to your Treo. At the same time, changes you make on the Treo are transferred to Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook. Even if you manage all your contacts on your Treo, synchronization is a great way to back up your data.
Before you can synchronize, you need to install the Palm Desktop synchronization software on your computer. Even if you already own a Palm Powered device and have installed a previous version, you must install the software that comes on the CD with your Treo.
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
*
• 32 MB of memory
•30 MB of free hard disk space
•CD-ROM drive
• available USB port
•USB HotSync cable (included with your Treo)
Windows NT 4
• 32 MB of memory
•30 MB of free hard disk space
•CD-ROM drive
• available serial port
• serial HotSync cable (sold separately)
Macintosh OS 10.1-10.2.x*
• 32 MB of memory
• 25 MB of free hard disk space
•CD-ROM drive
•USB port
•USB HotSync cable (included with your Treo)
*
later versions may also be supported
IMPORTANT: If you’re upgrading from another Palm Powered device, follow the upgrade steps on page 128 before you set up your computer for your new Treo.
If you are synchronizing with a computer that is running Windows NT 4, you must use a serial HotSync cable, available for separate purchase at www.handspring.com.
Setting up your computer :: 27
Connecting your Treo to your computer
1. Plug the AC charger into a wall outlet. If necessary connect an adapter.
2. Connect the charger to the short end of the HotSync cable. Be sure to match the sides of the connectors labeled UP.
3. Plug the USB HotSync cable into an available USB port on your computer.
4. Connect the long end of the HotSync cable to the bottom of your Treo with the button facing up.
A. USB cable B. HotSync button
28 :: Setting up your computer
For best performance, plug your USB synchronization cable directly into a USB port on your computer. If you use a USB hub, make sure it is a powered hub.
Installing the Palm Desktop synchronization software on your computer
Your computer needs to have all its resources available to install the software. Follow these guidelines for a successful installation:
1. Exit any applications that are currently running on your computer, including those running in the background.
2. Insert the CD that came with your Treo into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. If you are installing on a Macintosh, double-click the CD icon on the desktop, then double-click the Installer icon.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions of the installation program. Click Install Now to install the Palm Desktop software. Please note these important points about the installation process:
• If a language selection screen appears, click the same language you use on your Treo.
• During the installation process, you will be prompted to synchronize for the first time.
Setting up your computer :: 29
If you are installing on a computer at work, make sure your company allows you to install new software. Contact your company’s IT department for help.
Synchronizing contacts and other personal data
Before you can synchronize your contacts and other personal data, you must install the Palm Desktop software from the CD that came with your Treo. See page 29 for instructions.
1. Connect your Treo to your computer as described on page 26.
2. Press the HotSync button on the cable.
A. HotSync button
3. Wait for your Treo to display a message indicating that the process is complete.
• If nothing happens, make sure that you installed the Palm Desktop software and that the HotSync Manager application is running on your computer ( ).
• If you want to synchronize data with applications other than Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook, you need to purchase additional third­party conduit software.
• If you have any problems performing a HotSync operation, see pages 137-139 for troubleshooting suggestions.
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30 :: Synchronizing contacts and other personal data
We strongly recommend that you install the Palm Desktop synchronization software soon after you start using your Treo, and that you synchronize your Treo and computer frequently to keep your information up-to-date (and backed up) in both locations.
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