Congratulations on the purchase of your new T-Mobile Shadow.
Please Read Before Proceeding.
THIS PHONE IS NOT FULLY CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX.
DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE PHONE IS CHARGING.
YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE
PHONE'S OUTER CASING.
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 phone.
T-Mobile, HotSpot and the HotSpot design are federally registered trademarks, and the color
magenta is a trademark, and t-zones is a service mark, of Deutsche Telekom AG. Shadow is a
trademark, myFaves and the myFaves design are service marks, of T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server, Windows Mobile, Windows XP,
Windows Vista, ActiveSync, Windows Mobile Device Center, Internet Explorer, Windows Live,
MSN, Hotmail, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Windows Media are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc.
microSD is a trademark of SD Card Association.
Java, J2ME and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Macromedia, Flash, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Flash Lite and Reader are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of Macromedia Netherlands, B.V. or Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
All other company, product and service names mentioned herein are trademarks, registered
trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
T-Mobile shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein,
nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material. The
information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without
notice. T-Mobile also reserves the right to revise the content of this document at any time
without prior notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system,
or translated into any language in any form without prior written permission of T-Mobile.
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Important Health Information and Safety
Precautions
When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible
legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating
instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment,
observe the following precautions.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated
battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any
approval given to this product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Connecting to improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric
shock to your device.
This product equipped with a USB Cable for connecting with desk-top or notebook
computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting
this product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook
computer has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT
• Use the correct external power source
A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source
required, consult your authorised service provider or local power company.
For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions that are included with the product.
• Handle battery packs carefully
This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the
battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the
battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or
circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures
higher than 140˚F.
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WARNING: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR BURNS, DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE, CRUSH, PUNCTURE, SHORT EXTERNAL CONTACTS,
EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURE ABOVE 140˚F, OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE
OR WATER. REPLACE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED BATTERIES. RECYCLE
OR DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL
REGULATIONS OR REFERENCE GUIDE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR PRODUCT.
• Take extra precautions
• Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid as it may
cause a short circuit.
• Keep metal objects away so they don’t come in contact with the battery or
its connectors as it may lead to short circuit during operation.
• Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored, or the
one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor.
• Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to
avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult the doctor immediately if the
battery is swallowed.
• If the battery leaks:
• Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin or clothing. If
already in contact, flush the affected area immediately with clean water
and seek medical advice.
• Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes. If already
in contact, DO NOT rub; rinse with clean water immediately and seek
medical advice.
• Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there
is a danger of ignition or explosion.
• Communicate the appropriate steps immediately in case a hazard occurs.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not
leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature
may exceed
exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This
may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.
140°F, such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is
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PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS
CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or
headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of
time.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT
Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation
system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board
an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when on
board an aircraft, remember to turn off the phone by switching to Flight Mode.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTIONS
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, fuel storehouses, 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.
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.
ROAD SAFETY
In some states or local jurisdictions, vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use
telephony services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some
countries outside the US, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE
• Avoid using your device near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a
building).
• Avoid using your device near strong electromagnetic sources, such as
microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.
• Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not
contain any metal.
• Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local
RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is
forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device
to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may
be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn the phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that
could be sensitive to external RF energy.
HEARING AIDS
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of
such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer
service line to discuss alternatives.
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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General Precautions
• Heed service markings
Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do
not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside these
compartments should be done by an authorized service technician or provider.
• Damage requiring service
Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an
authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions:
• Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product.
• The product has been exposed to rain or water.
The LDI (Liquid Damage Indicator) is a
circular label that changes color when
the phone’s sensitive area (e.g. battery
contacts) is exposed to water.
The color of the LDI changes from
white to red when the phone’s sensitive
area is exposed to water.
• The product has been dropped or damaged.
• There are noticeable signs of overheating.
• The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating
instructions.
• Avoid hot areas
The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including, but limited to, amplifiers) that
produce heat.
• Avoid wet areas
Never use the product in a wet location.
• Avoid using your device after a dramatic change in temperature
When you move your device between environments with very different
temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the
device. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to
evaporate before using the device.
LDI
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NOTE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a
warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into
a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room
temperature before turning on the power.
• Avoid pushing objects into product
Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the
product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must
not be blocked or covered.
• Mounting Accessories
Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any
mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
• Avoid unstable mounting
Do not place the product with an unstable base.
• Use product with approved equipment
This product should be used only with personal computers and options
identified as suitable for use with your equipment.
• Adjust the volume
Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices.
• Cleaning
Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use
water to clean the LCD screen.
This User Manual provides you with detailed instructions on using your
T-Mobile Shadow
You will also find information from the following sources:
Windows Mobile® Web site
(http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile)
T-Mobile Customer Care
The T-Mobile Customer Care team offers responsive and knowledgeable
customer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, you can
always access free online help for your device at
and for your account at
• General Questions
Our Customer Care team can assist in many things including service
activation, billing, GSM/GPRS coverage information, voicemail, and
feature addition. Just dial 1-800-937-8997 or 611 on your device.
TM
and services.
my.t-mobile.com.
support.t-mobile.com,
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T-Mobile Services and Applications
With your new T-Mobile Shadow and T-Mobile’s service package, you
get the freedom of excellent voice and broadband connectivity in many
locations nationwide.
ImportantBy using T-Mobile services, you acknowledge that you have read,
When you activate service with T-Mobile, the following features and services
are available to you:
Voice/Phone
• Local calling and nationwide long distance calling
• International calling *
• Caller ID
• Call waiting and call hold **
• Conference calling **
• Call forwarding **
* Note Log on to www.my.t-mobile.com to set up international calling.
** Notes • Airtime rates apply for all completed calls. Calls that are forwarded to
• Calls made in any T-Mobile coverage area, including 911 calls, may not
• You can use your device to access 911 Emergency Service while you are
understood and agreed to be bound by each of the terms and
conditions of the Service Agreement.
See www.tmobile.com/international/ for rate and other information on
international services.
numbers outside the local calling area are charged long distance rates.
These features may include charges for multiple calls.
always be completed due to factors such as weather conditions, terrain,
foliage, building structures, and equipment limitations.
on a call. You can access 911 even if you DO NOT have a SIM card in the
device. All 911 calls are FREE.
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Voicemail
Your T-Mobile Shadow has been programmed to forward calls when your
line is busy or when you are not available. T-Mobile’s voicemail system offers
your caller the option to record a voice message that you can play back at
your convenience or to send a numeric page to your device.
Note Airtime charges apply to receipt and retrieval of voicemail messages.
E-mail
Set Up E-mail ( ) provides you unlimited access to your work and
personal email. Instantly access your e-mail from AOL®, Yahoo!® , EarthLink™,
Comcast®, Microsoft® Exchange and many more, including any POP3 or
IMAP4 e-mail server.
For more information about setting up and using e-mail, see Chapter
6 and 7.
Messaging services
Text Messaging (SMS)
Text messaging allows you to send, receive, and reply to short text
messages using your device. Messages may be sent to and from mobile
devices that support text messaging. You may be charged for using text
messaging depending on your rate plan. Visit www.t-mobile.com or a T-
Mobile store for domestic and international text messaging rates.
For more information about sending text messages, see Chapter 6.
Multimedia Messaging (MMS)
Picture Messaging allows you to send and receive picture messages. You
can take pictures and videos using the device’s integrated camera and send
them to family and friends. You may be charged for using Picture Messaging
depending on your rate plan. Visit
for domestic and international Picture Messaging rates and information on
phones and participating services capable of receiving Picture Messages.
For more information about sending Picture Messages, see Chapter 6.
www.t-mobile.com or a T-Mobile store
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Instant Messaging (IM)
Your device comes with instant messaging (IM) applications pre-installed
for your convenience. Your normal screen name and password work just
as they would on any computer connected to the Internet. You may be
charged for using instant messaging depending on your rate plan.
www.t-mobile.com or a T-Mobile store for domestic and international
Visit
instant messaging rates.
For more information about using Instant Messaging, see Chapter 6.
T-Mobile® myFaves
SM
T-Mobile® myFavesSM helps you stay connected to the people who matter
most in your life. Simply choose any five U.S. phone numbers* you call most
often, on any network, and have them displayed on your phone’s main
screen. To subscribe, go to www.t-mobile.com.
When you subscribe to the service, you can take advantage of the following:
• Unlimited nationwide calling to any five numbers, on any network
(even landlines)
• One-touch calling, text messaging**, and photo sharing**
• No domestic roaming or domestic long-distance charges
• Personalize contacts with favorite pictures** or downloadable icons**
numbers accessing 500 or more lines - other restrictions may apply.
** Separate purchase/download charges may apply. Separate charges apply to send/
receive domestic/international text and picture messages.
For more information, see “T-Mobile® myFavesSM” in Chapter 5. You can also
visit www.t-mobile.com for the latest information.
T-Mobile HotSpot
T-Mobile HotSpot gives you wireless access to the Internet over the
T-Mobile Wi-Fi network in locations across the U.S., such as airports,
coffeehouses, bookstores, universities, and more. To access T-Mobile
HotSpot, you must add a data plan to your account. Inform your T-Mobile
Activations representative that you want to add a data plan when activating
service with T-Mobile. Visit www.t-mobile.com or a T-Mobile store for plan
information.
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For more information about T-Mobile HotSpot, see “Connect to T-Mobile
HotSpot” in Chapter 8.
T-Mobile Address Book
This is a free service that allows you to view, back up, and manage your
contact, tasks, and calendar items on t-mobile.com. See Chapter 5 for
details.
International Service
You can access the Internet and make calls using your device while abroad.
To take advantage of this service, visit www.my.t-mobile.com or contact
Customer Care at
Inform the representative that you want to use T-Mobile service (voice and
data) internationally. The representative will add the service to your account
at no charge. For more information on international service,
visit www.t-mobile.com/international/.
NoteAdditional fees may apply. Countries that support international wireless
Internet roaming may not be the same as countries that support
international voice roaming.
Please refer to www.t-mobile.com/international/ for information on worldclass Internet service.
1-800-937-8997 to activate international calling features.
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Activating Service
If your service has not been activated, then follow the steps in this section
to activate. The T-Mobile Activations representative will set up your service
and assign your mobile number. It takes about 20 minutes to activate voice
service and may take up to 24 hours to activate data service. Business and
government accounts may take additional time to activate voice and data
service. By activating service, you acknowledge that you have read and
agreed to the Terms and Conditions of the Service Agreement.
1. Have your service agreement and the following information ready for
your Activations representative:
• Name, home address, home phone, preferred billing address.
Note For business and government accounts, your Activations
representative will also require your physical address, company
name or government agency name, and the tax ID.
• Social Security number, current driver’s license number, and date
of birth for credit-check purposes
• Model number of your device (T-Mobile Shadow)
• SIM serial number (on the back of the SIM card)
• IMEI number (on the label under the battery)
• Agent code (on your service agreement)
• Your choice of T-Mobile rate plans and services
2. Call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 from a landline phone.
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
1.1 Getting to Know your Phone and
Its Accessories
1.2 Inserting the SIM Card
1.3 Installing a microSD Card
1.4 Charging the Battery
1.5 Turning On the Phone
1.6 The Home Screen
1.7 Programs On Your Phone
1.8 Using the Start Menu
1.9 Using the Quick List
1.10 Entering Information
1.11 Battery Information
1.12 Shortcut Key
1.13 Status Indicators
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1.1 Getting to Know your Phone and Its
Accessories
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ItemFunction
1. SpeakerListen to a phone call.
2.
Display Screen
3. Left SOFT KEYPress to perform the command shown in the label above the
4. HOMEPress to go to the Home Screen.
5. NAVIGATION
WHEEL/CENTER
SELECT Key
6. SEND
7. 20-key QWERTY
Keyboard
8. Alt Key
9. Symbol KeyPress to open the Symbol pad.
10. Caps
Key
11. ENDPress to end a call, or press and hold for about 3 seconds to turn
12. BACK
13.
Right
SOFT KEYPress to perform the command shown in the label above the
14. LED IndicatorsThe left LED indicators (green/red/amber) notify you of the
button.
Use to scroll left, right, up, or down. You can either turn the
wheel or press the wheel to scroll through items or screens.
Press the center to use as the CENTER SELECT Key.
Press to dial a phone number, answer a call, switch to another
call, or put a call on hold. Press and hold to activate/deactivate
speakerphone mode
Slide up the front panel of the phone to reveal the keyboard.
Use to dial phone numbers, enter information, and write
messages.
Press once to let you type symbols and enter numbers in text
fields. Press twice for continuous symbol or number entries.
Press to type a single capital letter; press twice to type in all
caps.
on or off the phone.
Press to go to the previous screen, or backspace over characters.
button.
battery and network status of your phone respectively, while
the right indicators (blue/green) notify you of Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity status. For more information, see "LED indicator
lights" in this chapter.
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ItemFunction
15. Camera Lens
16. VOLUME
CONTROL
17.
Sync Connector/
Earphone Jack
18. microSD card slot
19. MicrophoneSpeak into the microphone when receiving or making a
20. CAMERAPress to open the Camera program.
21. Back CoverRemove to insert the battery and SIM card.
22. SHORTCUT KEYPress or press and hold to open phone applications. By
23. SpeakersListen to audio media or a phone call when using
Adjust the volume of your phone. Press the Up-arrow button
to increase the volume; press the Down-arrow button to
decrease the volume.
Use for synchronizing data or recharging the battery. Remove
the cover to connect the earphone to listen to audio media or
use the phone’s hands-free kit.
Remove the cover to insert a microSD™ card.
phone call or during voice recording.
default, briefly pressing this button calls up the Messaging
screen; pressing and holding this button activates Voice
Command. See "Shortcut Key" in this chapter for more details.
speakerphone mode.
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LED indicator lights
Various colors that might display in the two LED Indicators are summarized
here.
Left LEDStatus
Solid greenBattery is fully charged.
BlankBattery case is empty, no SIM card inserted or phone is off.
Solid amberBattery is charging or the phone is using ActiveSync to
Solid redBattery is not installed or battery is over-discharged.
Flashing greenConnected to the network.
Flashing redBattery very low (less than 10%).
Flashing amberBattery temperature is hotter or colder than the functional
Amber/Green LED off Battery fault. The “Battery Fault” indicator
Right LEDStatus
Flashing blueBluetooth mode set to “On” or “Visible” mode.
Flashing greenConnected to Wi-Fi network.
synchronize with a PC.
limits of 32 to 118 degrees Fahrenheit, and has stopped
charging.
( ) is displayed. In this case, the flashing green LED can
be recovered by unplugging the AC adapter.
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Accessories
The following accessories are provided with the T-Mobile Shadow:
1
2
3
4
AccessoryFunction
1. AC adapterRecharges the phone battery.
2. USB cableConnects your phone to a PC to synchronize data
3.
Audio / Charging cable
4.
Stereo headset
5. Pouch
and/or to charge the phone.
Allows the use of a travel charger / AC adapter while
you're using a stereo headset with your phone.
Provides a volume control slider and a Send/End
button. You can press the button to pick up a call or
put a call on hold or press and hold the button to end
the call. Plug into the Earphone Jack to listen to audio
files.
Acts as a protective carrying case for your phone.
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1.2 Inserting the SIM Card
Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is given to you by T-Mobile and
contains your basic subscriber information, such as your phone number and
your address book.
Before you begin, ensure that the phone is turned off.
Open the cover and remove the battery
1. Hold the phone in one hand facing down in the palm of your hand,
and then with your thumb, press the top of the phone.
2. With your other hand, press the back cover downwards and slide it
open.
3. Remove the battery by lifting it up from the bottom end.
Insert the SIM card
Insert the SIM card into the slot at the top-left corner (underneath the steel
latch) with its gold-plated contacts facing down. Push the SIM card all the
way in until the SIM card locks into place.
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Cut-off corner of
SIM card
Remove the SIM card
1. Pull down the steel latch (the SIM card will slide down along with steel
latch).
2. Push up the steel latch and then slide out the SIM card.
Steel latch
Push up the
steel latch
SIM card
Replace the battery
1. Align the exposed metal contacts
on the edge of the battery with
the prongs in the body of the
phone then gently push the top
of the battery into place.
2. Press the bottom part of the
battery into place.
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1.3 Installing a microSD Card
You can install a microSD™ (Secure Digital) card on your phone to have an
alternative storage place for your images, video, music, and other phone
data.
Note microSD card is not shipped with the phone.
To install the microSD card
1. Remove the cover on the right
side of the phone.
2. Insert the microSD card into
the slot with its gold contacts
facing up.
To remove, press the microSD
card to pop it out of the slot.
1.4 Charging the Battery
You can charge the battery by using either the AC adapter or the USB cable
that came in the box.
NoteYou should only use the AC adapter and USB cable that came in the box to
charge the battery of the phone.
Use the AC adapter
1. Plug the AC adapter plug to an electrical outlet.
2. Insert the USB end of the AC adapter to the sync connector port at
the side of the phone. The battery is fully charged after about 3 hours.
Use the USB cable
1. Insert the big USB plug end to a USB port on your computer.
2. Insert the small USB plug end to the sync connector port at the side of
the phone.
Remove the cover
from here
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Turn on the phone by pressing the
button for about 3 seconds.
1.6 The Home Screen
The Home screen displays important information, such as upcoming
appointments, status indicators, current date and time, battery level, and
profile.
The Home screen also gives you quick access to various applications
and settings that you frequently use on your phone. Press NAVIGATION
up/down to go through the icons on the Shortcuts Bar (left panel) of the
screen. When an icon is selected, you can then scroll the NAVIGATION WHEEL clockwise/counterclockwise or press NAVIGATION left/right to go
through the available items of that particular Shortcuts Bar icon. Open the
item or application by pressing CENTER SELECT
TipTo access the Home screen from anywhere, press the HOME key on the
phone.
4
576
3
2
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8
9
10
1
Home Screen
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Select to display all program icons.
1.
Shortcuts Bar. See "Shortcuts Bar" in this chapter for details.
2.
Displays T-Mobile and the time.
3.
Displays notifications, such as missed calls or new messages.
4.
Displays the network or connectivity status.
5.
Displays the T-Mobile HotSpot status. See Chapter 8 for details.
6.
Displays the power status.
7.
Displays the network signal strength.
8.
Depending on the Shortcuts Bar icon selected, this displays the wallpaper
9.
image, an image of an item associated with the Shortcut Bar icon, T-Mobile®
myFaves
Depending on the Shortcuts Bar icon selected, this displays the myFaves
10.
contact name, names of the item associated with the Shortcuts Bar icon,
messages, notifications, appointments, or music track name.
Select to open the program, setting, or shortcut associated with the selected
11.
Shortcuts Bar item.
Shortcuts Bar
The Shortcuts Bar lets you quickly access various information and
applications on your phone.
myFaves
Access your myFavesSM
contacts right on the Home
screen. See Chapter 5 for
details.
If you do not subscribe
to the myFaves service, a
different screen is used.
Pressing the
while on the Home screen
will go to this screen.
SM
contacts, or photos in your phone.
SM
HOME key
with myFaves without myFaves
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Notifications
Gives you quick access to view missed calls
and new messages. This icon gleams when
there is a new notification.
Scroll the NAVIGATION WHEEL clockwise
or counterclockwise to go through the
items and then press CENTER SELECT to
open the notification.
Message Center
Gives you quick access to your text
message and Picture Message inbox. You
can also open Voice Notes and create a
new e-mail account here.
To quickly create a new text message,
Picture Message, or Voice Note, scroll to
the item and select Compose
Appointments
Lets you see your upcoming appointments
for the day or set a new appointment. If
you have more than one appointment for
the day, use the NAVIGATION WHEEL to
scroll through the appointments.
.
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Internet
Quickly open your browser to surf the
Internet or access t-zone to purchase ring
tones and wallpapers. You can also access
your T-Mobile account here.
You can quickly go to the t-zone page
to purchase wallpapers or ringtones by
selecting Browse Wallpaper
Hi-Fi Ringers.
Media
A music player right on the Home screen.
Use the NAVIGATION WHEEL to scroll
through the music in your phone and
then press CENTER SELECT to play back
and pause music.
While playing back a song, select Full Screen to open Windows Media Player to
display more playback controls.
Photos
Browse through the photos in your phone
by using the NAVIGATION WHEEL. Press CENTER SELECT to view the photo.
While viewing the photo, you can quickly
send the image you are viewing via
Picture Message or send it to your Live
Space account.
or Browse
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Settings
Lets you quickly access the Comm Manager
and Task Manager, change your profile,
wallpaper, or ring tone, and check the
phone’s battery power.
Select All Settings to show the Settings
screen.
1.7 Programs On Your Phone
The following table lists icons of the programs that are already installed on
your phone or are available on the discs that came with your phone.
IconProgramDescription
Accessories
ActiveSync
Calculator Do basic arithmetic and
calculations.
Clear Storage Clear the memory and restore
the phone back to factory default settings.
Internet Sharing Turn your phone to an
external modem for your computer.
SIM Manager Manage the contacts that are
stored on your SIM card.
Voice Recorder Create short voice
recordings.
MMS Settings Lets you set Picture Message
preferences and settings.
Synchronizes information between your phone and
PC.
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IconProgramDescription
Applications
Adobe Reader LE View PDF files.
Camera Capture photos in various modes.
Java Applications Download and install
Java-based applications, such as games and
tools, on your phone.
Video Recorder Capture video clips in
various modes and duration.
Calendar
Call History
Keep track of your appointments, and create meeting
requests.
Keep track of all phone calls made, received, and
missed.
Manage your phone's connections (including Wi-Fi,
Comm Manager
GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth, and ActiveSync), turn the
phone on or off, enable or disable the Direct Push
function, and more.
ContactsKeep track of contact information.
File ExplorerOrganize and manage files and folders.
Games
Handango
InHand
Internet
Explorer
Instant
Messaging
Live Search
Play two games, Bubble Breaker and Solitaire, that
come with your phone.
Browse, purchase, and install applications for your
phone.
Browse Web and WAP sites as well as download new
programs and files from the Internet.
Access various instant messaging programs such as
AOL®, ICQ® and Yahoo®.
Search for locations that suit your interests, plan a
driving route, check map, and see traffic conditions.
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IconProgramDescription
Office MobileUse the complete suite of Microsoft® Office
applications for your phone.
OneNote Mobile Create OneNote files on
your phone and then synchronize them with
your PC.
Excel Mobile View and edit Microsoft® Excel®
worksheets.
PowerPoint Mobile View Microsoft®
Powerpoint® presentation files.
Word Mobile View and edit Microsoft® Word
documents and text files.
Messaging
Send and receive e-mails, text messages, and picture
messages.
MessengerUse this mobile version of Windows Live Messenger.
SM
Use T-Mobile® myFaves
to stay connected to the
people who matter most in your life. Simply choose
myFaves
any five U.S. phone numbers you call most often,
on any network, and have them displayed on your
phone’s Home screen.
Pictures &
Videos
View and manage pictures, animated GIFs, and video
files on your phone or a storage card.
SettingsPersonalize your phone to suit the way you use it.
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Set Up
E-Mail
Speed Dial
Enjoy unlimited access to your work and personal
email. Instantly access your e-mail from AOL®, Yahoo!® ,
EarthLink™, Comcast®, Microsoft® Exchange and many
more, including any POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail server.
Create speed dial entries for dialing frequently-called
phone numbers or for opening frequently-accessed
programs.
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IconProgramDescription
T-Mobile
Address Book
Synchronize and back up contacts, tasks and calendar
items on your phone with the T-Mobile Web site.
T-Mobile
HotSpot
t-zonesOpen a WAP browser and visit T-Mobile's t-zones Web
site to purchase ring tones, wallpaper, or games to
personalize your phone. You can also manage your
accounts and access other helpful information.
You can quickly go to the t-zone page to purchase
wallpapers or ringtones by scrolling down to
the Shortcuts bar and selecting Browse Wallpaper or
Browse Hi-Fi Ringers
Task ManagerClose running programs on your phone.
TasksKeep track of your tasks.
Voice Command Call contacts, open applications, play back music, and
get calendar information just by using your voice.
Voice NotesRecord a voice clip and quickly send it over MMS.
HotSpot
Settings
HotSpot
Status
Enter your HotSpot username
and password to automatically
connect when you are in a
T-Mobile HotSpot. You need
to have a T-Mobile HotSpot
account to access the
T-Mobile HotSpot wireless
network.
See if you are in the T-Mobile
HotSpot coverage area. Use
this program to log off from
T-Mobile HotSpot.
on
.
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IconProgramDescription
Windows LiveUse this mobile version of Windows LiveTM to find
Windows Media
Player
information on the Web. It also lets you sign into your
Windows Live account so that you can access your Live
Mail messages and send/receive instant messages in
Live Messenger.
Play back video and audio files.
1.8 Using the Start Menu
The Start menu is located at the bottomleft corner of the Home screen and
displays various program icons that are
spread across one or more screens.
To see the available programs in the
Start menu
On the Home screen, select Start. To see
more programs, select More or use the
NAVIGATION WHEEL.
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Start menu
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1.9 Using the Quick List
The Quick List offers convenient access to a list of functions, such as locking
your phone, opening Comm Manager, and choosing a different profile. For
more information about profiles, see Chapter 4.
To access the Quick List
1. Press and hold the HOME button.
2. Scroll through the list and select the desired option. Then, do any of
the following:
• Select Select.
• Press the corresponding number on the 20-key QWERTY
keyboard.
• Press CENTER SELECT.
3. To exit the Quick List at any time, select Cancel.
1.10 Entering Information
You can enter text, numbers, and symbols by using the 20-key QWERTY
keyboard. When you select a field that requires entering text or numbers,
the phone automatically selects the appropriate input mode. The status
indicator on the top-right side of the display screen shows the input mode
that you are currently using.
Input modes
Lowercase text input
Uppercase text input, caps
lock
Uppercase text input
Numeric or symbol (labeled
in brown color) input
Numeric or symbol (labeled in blue
color) input, locked
XT9 text input mode, lowercase
XT9 text input mode, uppercase
XT9 text input mode, caps lock
To change the input method, press and hold and select the input
method you want to use on the menu.
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The 20-key QWERTY keyboard
To reveal the 20-key QWERTY keyboard, slide up the front panel of the
phone.
Slide up the front panel
You can do the following with the 20-key QWERTY keyboard:
• To use all uppercase letters, press twice. To change back to all
lowercase letters, press
• To use a single uppercase letter, press and then press the
corresponding key.
• To enter a number or symbol (labeled in brown color), press and
then press the corresponding key.
• Press to open the Symbol pad. Press and hold to open the
input menu.
again.
• While on the Home screen, press and hold to lock the phone.
• While on the Home screen, press and hold to toggle between
Ringer and Vibrate modes.
• Press and hold to access your voicemail. Your voicemail number
must be set up for this to work. To check, select Start
Phone > Call Options and then check Voice mail number.
> Settings >
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Multipress mode
In Multipress mode, you enter a character by pressing the key on which the
character appears.
To enter text in Multipress mode
• To enter the first character on the numeric key, press once. To enter
the second character on the numeric key, press twice, and so on.
• To enter character that are on the same key, wait for the line under
the character to disappear before you press the key again.
To change the Multipress time out
You can change the length of time to pause between keypresses on the
same numeric key.
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > More > Accessibility.
2. In Multipress time out, choose the length of the pause between
keypresses and select
XT9 mode
To form a word in XT9 mode, press the keys that contain the letters you
want. As you enter letters, XT9 analyzes your keypresses and attempts
to complete the word. XT9 also tries to predict your next word based on
previous sentences you have type.
To enter text in XT9 mode
1. Press and hold the key.
2. On the menu, select XT9 English.
Done.
To change XT9 settings, press and hold
.
Settings
Tip To type in all uppercase letters, press the key twice.
While typing, words will appear at the bottom of the screen. Use the
NAVIGATION WHEEL to choose the word you want to insert and press
CENTER SELECT.
and on the menu, choose XT9
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Numeric mode
If a text box permits a numeric entry only, such as a phone number, the
input mode automatically defaults to Numeric mode. However, if you need
to enter numbers within a line of text, change to Numeric mode (123 on the
menu), and then change back to Multipress or XT9 mode to finish entering
the text.
To enter numbers in text boxes
1. Press and hold the key and select 123 on the menu.
2. On the keyboard, enter the number(s) you want.
3. Change back to Multipress or XT9, by pressing and holding the
key and selecting the input mode, and then finish entering your text.
1.11 Battery Information
Battery performance depends on many factors, including T-Mobile’s
network configuration, signal strength, the temperature of the environment
in which you operate your phone, the features and/or settings you select
and use, items attached to your phone’s connecting ports, and your voice,
data, and other program usage patterns.
Battery life estimates (approximations):
• Talk time: Up to 7 hours
• Standby time: Up to 175 hours
• Playing WMV: Up to 8 hours
• Playing WMA: Up to 12 hours
WARNING! To reduce risk of fire or burns:
• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack.
• Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.
• Do not expose to temperatures above 140˚F.
• Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.
• Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation.
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To check and optimize battery power
On the Home screen, scroll down to
on the Shortcuts Bar, then select Manage
Battery
. On the Power Management
screen, adjust the backlight, display, and
light sensor settings.
To manage low battery
When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:
1. Immediately save your current data.
2. Synchronize with your PC or use the AC adapter to charge the battery.
3. Turn off your phone. Turn it back on only when you need to use it.
1.12 Shortcut Key
The SHORTCUT KEY on the right side of the phone can be configured to
open 2 applications that you set. By default, briefly pressing the SHORTCUT KEY calls up a message screen (afterwards, it opens the Messaging
program); pressing and holding the SHORTCUT KEY opens Voice
Command.
To customize Shortcut Key settings
1. Select Start > Settings > Shortcut Key.
2. In Short press, select the application to open when you briefly press
the SHORTCUT KEY.
3. In Press and hold, select the application to open when you press and
hold the SHORTCUT KEY.
4. Select Done.
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1.13 Status Indicators
The following table lists common status indicators and their meanings.
Icon Description
T-Mobile HotSpot in use
T-Mobile HotSpot detected, user is not logged in
Wi-Fi is on, but phone not connected to a wireless network
Wi-Fi connected
Connecting to wireless network
Synchronizing via Wi-Fi
Battery level
Low battery
Very low battery
Battery charging
No battery or battery fault
Lowercase text input
Uppercase text input, caps lock
Uppercase text input
Numeric or symbol (labeled in blue color) input, locked
Numeric or symbol input (labeled in blue color)
XT9 text input mode, lowercase
XT9 text input mode, uppercase
XT9 text input mode, caps lock
EDGE available
EDGE in use
GPRS available
GPRS connecting
GPRS in use
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Icon Description
New e-mail or text message
New instant message from Live Messenger
Signal strength
Radio connected or no signal
Radio off
Vibrate call alert
Ringer off
Speakerphone on
Voice call in progress
Data call in progress
Calls forwarded
Call on hold
Missed call
Dialing while no SIM card is inserted
No SIM card installed
SIM card with fault
Microphone muted
Bluetooth
Bluetooth headset connected
Sync error
(SMS, Short Message Service)
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Chapter 2
Using Phone Features
2.1 Using the Phone
2.2 Making a Call
2.3 Receiving a Voice Call
2.4 In-Call Options
2.5 Additional Dialing Information
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2.1 Using the Phone
You can use your phone to make, receive, and keep track of voice calls, and
send text messages (SMS, Short Message Service) and Multimedia Messages
(Multimedia Messaging Service). You can also dial a phone number directly
from Contacts, and easily copy SIM contacts to Contacts on the phone.
The Phone screen
From the Phone screen, you can open, call, or find a contact, and even
save a new number in Contacts. To access the Phone screen, do any of the
following:
• Press .
• Open the keyboard and directly enter the phone number by pressing
numeric keys on the keyboard.
Set ring tones
You can choose how to be notified for incoming calls, reminders, new
messages, alarms, and more.
To set a ring tone for incoming calls
1. On the Home screen, scroll down to on the Shortcuts Bar, then
select Change Ringtone
2. In the Ring tone list, select a ring tone.
3. Select Done.
If you select Vibrate, the sound is muted and the phone will vibrate when
you receive a call. The Vibrate icon (
None in the Ring tone list mutes the phone. For more information about
sounds, see “Choose how to be notified about events or actions”
in Chapter 4.
Note To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, use the VOLUMEBUTTONS on
the side of the phone.
.
) appears in the title bar. Selecting
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2.2 Making a Call
With your phone, you can make calls from the Home screen, the Phone
screen, from Contacts, Speed Dial, Call History, or SIM Contacts (contacts
stored on your SIM card). You can choose to dial by name or number.
Make a call from the Home screen
• Enter the phone number or name of the contact on the keyboard, and
press .
• Press the BACK button or DEL key if you need to backspace.
Phone Screen
Tip You will notice that when you press a key on the keyboard, a list of names
and numbers is displayed as your phone searches Contacts, Call History,
Speed Dial, and your SIM card to find a matching name or number. For
example, when you press a key such as 5, names that begin with
be displayed as well as phone numbers that start with 5. The next key you
press continues to narrow the search. When you see the name of the person
you want to call, select it, and press .
G and H will
Make a call from Contacts
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts.
2. Select the desired contact, and press .
You can also select the desired contact in the contact list, and press
SELECT twice (once to view the contact details, and once to dial the
associated number).
CENTER
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To specify the number to dial
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts.
2. Select the contact.
3. Press NAVIGATION left or right. The letter representing the number
changes to m (mobile), w (work), or h (home).
You can also select a contact in the contact list, and press CENTER SELECT
to view details and different numbers associated with the contact. Select a
number and press
• You may also access the contact list by selecting Contacts on the
Home Screen.
• To view or edit information associated with the selected contact,
select Menu
• To save a contact on your SIM card, select Menu > Save to SIM.
Make a call from Call History
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Call History.
2. Select a name or number, and press .
In the Call History screen, press CENTER SELECT to view details, such as
the dialed, missed, or received call, call duration, date, and time. Pressing
CENTER SELECT again dials the associated number.
To customize calls
You can select various options on the Call History screen to customize and
filter the calls made, received, or missed.
• To find a name or number in Contacts, select Menu > Find Contact.
• To send a text message, select Menu > Send Text Message.
• To send an e-mail, select Menu > E-mail.
• To find the duration of a call, select Menu > View Timers.
• To remove a call or number from Call History, select Menu > Delete.
• To remove the list of calls or numbers from Call History, select Menu
> Delete List.
or press CENTER SELECT to dial the number.
> Edit.
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• To save a name or number in Contacts, select Menu > Save to
Contacts
• To categorize the call or number into various call types, select Menu >
Filter
Note You can also save a number in Contacts by selecting Save on the Call History
.
.
screen.
Make a call from Speed Dial
You can make calls using Speed Dial. To learn how to use Speed Dial, see
Chapter 10.
Make a call from SIM Manager
1. Select Start > Accessories > SIM Manager. Wait for the contents of
your SIM card to load.
2.Choose the contact you want to call and select Menu > Dial.
2.3 Receiving a Voice Call
When you receive a phone call, you have the option to answer, ignore,
or reject it. You can also use the VOLUME BUTTONS to lower the ringer
volume.
To answer, ignore or reject an incoming call
•
To answer the call, open the keyboard.
•
To answer the call, select Answer, or press .
• To ignore or reject the call, select Ignore, or press .
To end a call
• If the keyboard is opened, close the keyboard.
• Press
.
You can set answering and ending call options by selecting Start >
Settings > Slide and Key Lock. Choose the options you want in Answer
mode and Hang up mode.
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2.4 In-Call Options
Your phone provides various options for managing multiple calls at the
same time. You are notified when you have another incoming call, and you
have the choice of ignoring or accepting the call. If you are already on a call
and accept the new call, you can choose to switch between the two callers,
or set up a conference call between all three parties.
In-Call Options
NoteCall Waiting should be enabled and supported for you to be notified of
an incoming call when you are using the phone. To enable Call Waiting,
select Start > Settings > Phone > Call Waiting
notifications.
To answer another call
1. Select Answer to take the second call and put the first call on hold.
2. To end the second call and return to the first call, press
To switch between calls
• To switch between two calls, select Swap.
To set up a conference call
1. Either put a call on hold and dial a second number, or, answer a
second incoming call during a call.
2. Select Menu > Conference.
> Provide call waiting
.
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Notes
• If the conference connection is successful, the word “Conference” appears at the
top of the screen.
• To add additional persons to your conference call, select Menu > Hold, enter
the phone number, and then select Resume to return to the call.
To turn on and off the Speakerphone
The built-in Speakerphone allows you to talk hands-free or lets other people
listen to the conversation.
• During a call, select Menu > Speakerphone On. The icon appears
at the top of the screen.
• To turn off the Speakerphone during the call, select Menu >
Speakerphone Off. Alternatively, the speakerphone can be toggled
on and off by pressing and holding during the call.
NoteIt is not recommended to hold your phone against your ear when the
Speakerphone is turned on as this may damage your hearing.
To mute a call
You can turn off the microphone during a call, so that you can hear the
caller but the caller cannot hear you.
Press the left
SOFT KEY to select Mute. When the microphone is turned
off, the icon appears on the screen. Press the left SOFT KEY to select
Unmute to turn on the microphone again.
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2.5 Additional Dialing Information
Make an emergency call
Dial the emergency number (911), and press .
TipAdditional emergency numbers may be included in your SIM card. Contact
your service provider for details.
Make an international call
1. Press and hold the key on the keyboard until appears.
Insert a pause or long pause in a dialing sequence
Some international calls or phone numbers require a pause or long pause in
the dialing sequence in order for the call to process successfully.
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts.
2. Select the contact and press CENTER SELECT to open the contact
card.
3. Select Menu > Edit.
4. Position the cursor on the phone number where you want to insert a
pause.
5. Select Menu > Insert Pause or Insert Wait.
The letter “p” (Insert Pause) or “w” (Insert Wait) will appear in the
number sequence to indicate where the pause or long pause will
occur.
Note Long pause is not available for contacts stored on the SIM card.
6. Select Done.
Note When you call a number that contains a long pause, you must press
again to continue dialing.
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Chapter 3
Synchronizing Information with
Your Computer
3.1 About Synchronization
3.2 Setting Up Windows Mobile® Device Center
on Windows Vista
3.3 Setting Up ActiveSync® on Windows XP
3.4 Synchronizing With Your Computer
3.5 Synchronizing via Bluetooth
3.6 Synchronizing Music and Video
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3.1 About Synchronization
You can take information from your computer wherever you go by
synchronizing them to your phone. The following types of information can
be synchronized:
• Microsoft® Outlook® information, which include Outlook e-mail,
contacts, calendar, tasks, and notes
• Media, such as pictures, music and video
• Favorites, which are the bookmarked links to your favorite Web sites
• Files, such as documents and other files
Before you can synchronize, you need to install first the synchronization
software to your computer. For information on installing and using the
synchronization software on your computer, see “Setting Up Windows
Mobile® Device Center on Windows Vista” and “Setting Up ActiveSync® on
Windows XP” in this chapter.
Ways to synchronize
After you have installed the synchronization software to your computer,
synchronize your phone with your computer by using one of the following:
• Connect and synchronize using the supplied USB sync cable.
Upon connecting the sync cable to your phone and your computer,
the synchronization process starts automatically.
• Connect and synchronize using Bluetooth.
You must first set up a Bluetooth partnership between your phone
and your computer before you can synchronize information
between them using Bluetooth. For more information about setting
up a Bluetooth partnership, see Chapter 8. For information about
synchronizing through Bluetooth, see “Synchronizing via Bluetooth”
later in this chapter.
NoteYou can also synchronize Outlook e-mail, contacts, calendar, and tasks on
your phone with the Exchange Server at your work. For more information
about setting up your phone to synchronize with the Exchange Server, see
Chapter 7.
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3.2 Setting Up Windows Mobile® Device Center on
Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Mobile® Device Center is the replacement for Microsoft®
ActiveSync® on Windows Vista®.
NoteSome versions of Windows Vista come with Windows Mobile Device Center
already installed. If Windows Mobile® Device Center is not available on your
Windows Vista, you can install it from the Getting Started Disc that came with
your phone.
Set up synchronization in Windows Mobile Device Center
1. Connect your phone to your PC. Windows Mobile® Device Center
configures itself and then opens.
2. On the license agreement screen, click Accept.
3. On the Windows Mobile® Device Center’s Home screen, click Set up
your device
.
Note Choose Connect without setting up your device if you only want to
transfer media files, check for updates, and explore your phone but not
sync Outlook information.
4. Select the items that you want to synchronize then click Next.
5. Enter a device name for your phone and click Set Up.
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When you finish the wizard, Windows Mobile Device Center synchronizes
your phone automatically. Notice that Outlook e-mails and other
information will appear on your phone after synchronization.
3.3 Setting Up ActiveSync® on Windows XP
The Getting Started Disc that comes with your phone contains Microsoft®
ActiveSync® 4.5 or later. Follow the steps below to install and set up
ActiveSync on Windows XP or other compatible Windows systems.
Notes
• You can also download ActiveSync 4.5 from the Microsoft ActiveSync
Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/activesync45.mspx
• From the above Web site, you will find the system requirements for
ActiveSync 4.5.
Install ActiveSync
1. Insert the Getting Started Disc into the disc drive on your PC.
2. Click Setup and Installation.
3. Select the ActiveSync check box and click Install.
4. Read the license terms and click Accept.
5. When installation is complete, click Done.
6. On the Getting Started with Windows Mobile screen, click Close.
Set up synchronization in ActiveSync
Follow the steps below to set up a synchronization partnership.
1. Connect your phone to your PC. The Synchronization Setup Wizard
automatically starts and guides you to create a synchronization
relationship. Click Next to proceed.
2. To synchronize your phone with your computer, clear the
Synchronize directly with a server running Microsoft Exchange
Server check box then click Next.
3. Select the items that you want to synchronize and then click Next.
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4. Select or clear the Allow wireless data connectionscheck box
according to your preference.
5. Click Finish.
When you finish the wizard, ActiveSync synchronizes your phone
automatically. Notice that Outlook e-mails and other information will
appear on your phone after synchronization.
3.4 Synchronizing With Your Computer
Connect your phone to your PC to synchronize the information between
your phone and PC. While your phone is connected, Windows Mobile
Device Center or ActiveSync on your PC automatically synchronizes when
you make a change on either the PC or your phone.
Start and stop synchronization
You can also manually start and stop synchronization either from your
phone or PC.
From your phone
1. After connecting your phone to your PC, select Start > ActiveSync on
your phone.
2. Select Sync to start synchronization.
To end synchronization before it completes, select Stop
Note To delete a partnership with one PC completely, select Menu > Options,
select the computer name, then select Menu >
From Windows Mobile Device Center
1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Mobile Device Center.
2. Click at the lower left of the Windows Mobile Device Center.
To end synchronization before it completes, click .
From ActiveSync on your PC
• To manually start synchronization, open ActiveSync on your PC and
click .
• To end synchronization before it completes, click .
Delete.
.
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Change which information is synchronized
You can add or reduce the types of information to synchronize between
your phone and PC.
1. Before changing synchronization settings on your phone, disconnect
your phone from your PC.
2. On your phone, select Start > ActiveSync.
3. Select Menu > Options.
4. Select or clear the items you want to synchronize or not synchronize.
If you cannot select a check box, you might have to clear the check
box for the same information type elsewhere in the list.
5. To customize settings for an item, select that item and select
Settings. Settings are not available for all items.
Notes
• The check boxes of the Favorites, Files, Media, and OneNote items are always
grayed out in ActiveSync Options on your phone. You can only select or
clear these items from Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync on your
computer.
• A PC can have sync partnerships with many different Windows Mobile®
powered devices, but a device can have sync partnerships with at most two PCs
only. To ensure that your phone will synchronize properly with both PCs, set up
the second PC using the same synchronization settings you used on the first PC.
• Outlook e-mail can be synchronized with only one computer.
Troubleshoot sync connection problems
When the PC is connected to the Internet or a local network, in some cases,
the PC may disconnect the ActiveSync connection with your phone in
favor of the Internet or network connection. If this happens, select Start
> Settings > Connections > More > USB to PC
advanced network functionality check box. This makes ActiveSync utilize
a serial USB connection with your phone.
, then clear the Enable
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3.5 Synchronizing via Bluetooth
You can connect and synchronize your phone with the PC using Bluetooth.
To synchronize with a computer via Bluetooth
1. Set up the synchronization software (Windows Mobile Device Center
or ActiveSync) on your computer to use a Bluetooth connection. For
more information, see the software Help on your computer.
2. On your phone, select Start > ActiveSync.
3. Make sure that Bluetooth on both your phone and the computer
are turned on and set to Visible mode. For more information, see
“Bluetooth” in Chapter 8.
4. Select Menu > Connect via Bluetooth.
5. If this is the first time you have connected to this computer via
Bluetooth, you must first complete the Bluetooth wizard on your
phone and set up a Bluetooth partnership between your phone
and the computer. For more information about creating a Bluetooth
partnership, see “Bluetooth partnerships” in Chapter 8.
Notes
• To preserve battery power, turn off Bluetooth when not in use.
• To connect and synchronize your phone with a computer via Bluetooth, your
computer must have built-in Bluetooth or installed with a Bluetooth adapter or
dongle.
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3.6 Synchronizing Music and Video
If you want to carry your music or other digital media along with you while
you travel, set up Microsoft® Windows Media® Player on your computer to
synchronize music and video with your phone.
Other than selecting the Media information type in ActiveSync to be
synchronized, all media synchronization settings must be set in Windows
Media® Player. Before media can be synchronized, you must do the
following:
• Install Windows Media® Player 11 on the PC. (Windows Media® Player
11 works only in Windows XP or later versions).
• Connect your phone to the PC with a USB cable.
• Set up a sync partnership between the phone and your PC’s Windows
Media® Player.
NoteUse Windows Media® Player 11 to properly transfer digitally protected music
files from your computer to your phone. If you do not use Windows Media®
Player 11 to synchronize the files, you will not be able to play them on your
phone.
For more information about using Windows Media® Player on your phone,
see “Windows Media® Player Mobile” in Chapter 9.
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Chapter 4
Managing your Phone
4.1 Personalizing Your Phone
4.2 Adding and Removing Programs
4.3 Using Task Manager and Managing Memory
4.4 Managing and Backing Up Files
4.5 Protecting Your Phone
4.6 Restarting Your Phone
4.7 Resetting Your Phone
4.8 Windows Update
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4.1 Personalizing Your Phone
Set up the Home screen
The Home screen is your starting place for most tasks. You can gain access
to all features and programs from the Home screen.
To customize the Home screen
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Home Screen.
2. In Home screen layout, Color scheme, Background image, and
Time out, choose the options you want, and select
Tip If you only want to change the background image, you can do it from the
Shortcuts Bar. On the Home screen, scroll down to
then select Change Wallpaper.
To set a picture as the background
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Pictures & Videos.
2. Select the picture you want to set as the background. Select View or
press CENTER SELECT for a larger view of the image.
3. Select Menu > Use as Home Screen.
4. Use the NAVIGATION WHEEL to select the portion of the picture you
want to use, and select Next. If the picture fits the screen, this step is
skipped.
5. In Adjust the transparency, select a higher percentage for a more
transparent picture and then select Finish
Set date, time, language, and other regional options
Your phone should already be set up with the regional settings that are
appropriate for your locale.
To change regional settings
You can specify the language, locale, date and time style, as well as number
and currency formatting options.
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > More > Regional
Settings
.
2. In Language, select your preferred language.
Done.
on the Shortcuts Bar,
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3. In Locale, select the locale for the language you selected. The Locale
option automatically changes the format of the remaining options
(such as date, time, and currency) according to the locale you specify.
4. Select Done.
To set the date and time
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Clock & Alarm >
Date and Time.
2. Set the Time zone, Date, and Time, and then select Done.
Choose how to be notified about events or actions
A profile is a group of settings that determine how your phone will alert you
to phone events such as incoming calls and notifications.
To change the current profile
1. On the Home screen, scroll down to on the Shortcuts Bar, then
select Change Profile
2. Choose a new profile, and select Done.
Tip To quickly change the profile, press and hold the HOME key to display the
Quick List, and choose a profile.
To edit a profile
1. On the Home screen, scroll down to on the Shortcuts Bar, then
select Change Profile.
2. Select the profile to edit.
3. Select Menu > Edit.
4. Modify the settings, and select Done. To cancel without saving
changes, select Cancel
Tip To revert to the default profile settings, select Menu > Reset to default.
.
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To specify the sound for an event
1. On the Home screen, scroll down to on the Shortcuts Bar, then
select Chnage Ringtone.
2. For the desired event, select a sound. Select None if you do not want
to hear a sound.
3. Select Done.
Note For ring tones, you can use sound files in either the .wav, .mid, .wma, or .mp3
file format. For notifications or reminders, you can use .wav or .mid files.
Tip When you select a sound, the sound plays. To hear it again, select Menu
Play
.
To copy a sound to your phone
After a sound file is located on your phone, you can use it for a ring tone,
notification, or reminder. Sound files in either .wav, .mid, .wma, or .MP3
formats can be used.
1. Connect the phone to your PC using a USB connection.
2. On your PC, copy the sound file you want.
3. In Windows Mobile Device Center, click File Management > Browse
the contents of your device
Or
In ActiveSync on your PC, click Explore and double-click
Windows Mobile-Based Device
4. Save the sound file on your phone by going to Application Data >
Sounds, and pasting the file into that folder.
To set an alarm
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Clock & Alarm >
Alarm
.
2. In Alarm time, enter the time for the alarm to go off.
2. In Alarm, choose when you want the alarm to go off.
4. Select Done.
>
.
My
.
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Set personal information
Entering and displaying owner information are best practices; they allow
someone to return the phone to you in case it is lost.
To enter owner information
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > More > Owner
Information
2. Enter the necessary information and select Done.
.
Set performance and maintenance options
To change accessibility settings
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > More > Accessibility.
2. Select your preference for the following:
• In System font size, set the size of the font that is displayed on the
screen.
• In Multipress time out, set the length of time between keypresses
when entering text in Multipress mode.
• In Confirmation time out, set the delay before an unconfirmed
action times out.
• In In-call alert volume, set the volume for incoming call or
receiving new message alerts while you are in a call.
3. Select Done.
To change power management settings
You can use Power Management to check the battery, and configure
settings that prolong battery life.
1. On the Home screen, scroll down to on the Shortcuts Bar, then
select Manage Battery
2. Adjust the following settings:
• In Backlight time out on battery / AC, select the amount of time
for the phone to be idle before the backlight turns off when using
the battery or AC power.
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• In Display time out on battery / AC, select the time limit for
the phone to be idle before the screen turns off when using the
battery or AC power.
• In When device is turned on, do not charge the battery when
connected to PC, select On if you do not want to charge the
battery when the device is connected to the computer.
3. Select Done.
Tip Main battery indicates the amount of battery life remaining.
To find the operating system version number
On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > About.
To find the phone specification
On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > System Information.
4.2 Adding and Removing Programs
Before you purchase additional programs for your phone, make sure that
they are compatible with your phone.
To add programs
1. Download the program to your PC (or insert the disc that contains
the program into your PC). You may see a single *.exe file, a *.zip file, a
Setup.exe file, or several versions of files for different device types and
processors. Be sure to select a program designed for your phone and
processor type.
2. Read the installation instructions that comes with the program.
3. Connect your phone to the PC and then double-click the *.exe file.
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To remove a program
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > More > Remove
Programs
2. Scroll to the program to remove and then select Menu > Remove.
.
4.3 Using Task Manager and Managing Memory
To check how much memory is available
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > More > About.
2. Scroll down to Available Memory.
To close running programs in Task Manager
Task Manager allows you to close programs currently running on your
phone to free up storage space.
1. On the Home screen, scroll down to
on the Shortcuts Bar, then select
Manage Memory
2. On the Task Manager screen, select
Menu to open a list that lets you
go to a specific program, stop
running programs, and view system
information.
3. Choose a program on the list and
select Menu > Stop
.
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4.4 Managing and Backing Up Files
You can back up files to your PC using Windows Mobile Device Center or
ActiveSync or copy files to a storage card that is installed on your phone.
You can also efficiently manage your files and folders using File Explorer
installed on your phone.
Copy files using Windows Mobile Device Center/
ActiveSync to the PC
1. Connect your phone to your PC.
2. In Windows Mobile Device Center, click File Management > Browse
the contents of your device
Or
In ActiveSync on your PC, click Explore. This opens the Mobile Device
folder for your phone.
3. Browse your phone for files that you want to copy to your PC.
4. Select and copy the files [Ctrl + C] and then paste them [Ctrl+V] to
the destination folder in the PC.
Copying a file results in separate versions of a file on your phone and PC.
Changes made to one file will not affect the other since the files are not
synchronized.
Use File Explorer
File Explorer provides many easy-to-use features for file and folder
management.
To start File Explorer
On the Home screen, select Start > File Explorer.
File Explorer operates in the following two views:
• List View
• Icons View
File Explorer displays the entire file structure in your phone’s memory. The
functions focus primarily on folder management. When initially started, File
Explorer is in List View by default. To switch between views, select Menu
View
> Icons or List.
.
>
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File Explorer - List View File Explorer - Icons View
In File Explorer, select Menu to open a
list that lets you send or beam the file,
view the file’s properties, sort the files,
and more.
To send a file as an e-mail attachment
1. In File Explorer, select a file and select Menu > Send.
2. On the Messaging screen, select an e-mail account.
3. The file will automatically be attached to the new message. Specify
the recipient and subject, and type your message.
4. Select Send.
Note You can also send the file via Picture Message.
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4.5 Protecting Your Phone
You can protect your phone from unauthorized use by requiring a PIN
(personal identification number) in order to make calls. Your default PIN is
1234. Additionally, you can also lock the entire phone.
To enable the SIM PIN
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Security >
Enable SIM PIN.
2. Enter the PIN, and select Done.
Note To cancel without enabling the SIM PIN, press HOME.
To disable the SIM PIN
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Security >
Disable SIM PIN
2. Enter the PIN, and select Done.
To change the SIM PIN
Be sure to make a note of your personal identification number (PIN). When
the SIM PIN is enabled, you must provide this PIN to unlock the phone.
3. Enter and confirm the new PIN, and select Done.
To lock the phone
Locking the phone turns off its functionality. This is a helpful feature if,
for example, the phone is turned on and in your pocket, and you want to
prevent accidental keypresses. Once the phone is locked, the left SOFT KEY
label changes to Unlock
You can lock the phone by:
.
.
• Press and hold for about 2 seconds.
• Close the keyboard, then select Yes.
Note The Manual lock option must be enabled. See "To set keyboard lock
options" for details.
• Press and hold the HOME key to open the Quick list, then select Lock.
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NoteYou can still receive calls and make emergency calls when the phone is
locked.
To automatically enable phone lock
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Security > Device
.
lock
2. Select Prompt if device unused for then select the amount of time
for the phone to be inactive before automatically locking.
3. Select the Password type, then enter and confirm your password.
4. Select Done.
To unlock the phone
Depending on whether the keyboard is opened or closed, you can unlock
the phone by:
• Select Unlock and press the HOME key.
• If the keyboard is closed, open the keyboard.
Note If a password has been enabled, you will be prompted for the password
when you unlock the phone.
To disable the phone lock
Select Unlock and then enter the password you have set to unlock your
phone.
To set keyboard lock options
1. Select Start > Settings > Slide and Key Lock.
2. Choose to enable or disable Auto lock timeout and/or Manual lock.
• Enabling Auto lock timeout locks the phone the same time
the backlight goes off, if set in Power Management, when the
keyboard is closed.
• Enabling Manual lock prompts a message if you want to lock the
phone or not when you close the keyboard.
To encrypt files on the microSD card
Select Start > Settings > Security > Encryption and choose Encrypt files
placed on storage cards
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4.6 Restarting Your Phone
Restart your phone when a program is not performing properly or the
phone is not responding to any keypresses.
To restart the phone
1. Remove the battery.
2. Wait 3 seconds, then reinsert the battery and turn on your phone.
WARNING! If the phone is restarted while a program is running, unsaved work will
be lost.
4.7 Resetting Your Phone
Resetting your phone will remove all the data from its memory and restore
the phone back to the factory default settings.
WARNING! All your data will be deleted, it is recommended that you back up your
To reset your phone
1. Select Start > Accessories > Clear Storage.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the phone.
The phone will restart after it has been reset.
NoteIf Encrypt files placed on storage cards is or was enabled before, then
data first before resetting your phone.
backup all files from the storage card before using Clear Storage, hard reset
or updating the ROM system software. Otherwise you will no longer be able
to access the encrypted files on the storage card. Use ActiveSync or Windows
Mobile Device Center to transfer files between your storage card and
computer. After the procedure, copy your files back to the storage card.
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4.8 Windows Update
Link to Microsoft’s Web site and update Windows Mobile® on your phone
with the latest security patches or fixes.
To set up Windows Update
The first time you run Windows Update, you need to set up how you want
Windows Update to check for patches on the Microsoft Web site.
1. Select Start > Settings > More >
Windows Update
2. On the Update Setup screen, select
.
Next
3. Select how you want to check for
updates, Manual
select Next
Note If you select Automatic, choose whether
or not to use your data plan to check for
updates.
4. Select Finish.
To change Windows Update options
1. Select Start > Settings > More >
Windows Update
2. Select Menu and choose the option you
want to change.
• Choose Connections to change how
the device connects to the Internet
when checking for updates.
• Choose Change Schedule to
change how Windows Update
checks for patches on the Microsoft
Web site.
.
or Automatic, then
.
.
TipYou can check for updates whenever you want by selecting Check Now on
the Windows Update screen.
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Chapter 5
Organizing Phone Information
5.1 Contacts
5.2 SIM Manager
5.3 T-Mobile® myFaves
5.4 Calendar
5.5 Tasks
5.6 T-Mobile Address Book
5.7 Voice Recorder
5.8 Voice Notes
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5.1 Contacts
Contacts is your address book and information storage for the people and
businesses you communicate with.
If you use Outlook on your PC, you can synchronize contacts between your
phone and PC.
Create a contact on your phone
To create a new contact on your phone
1. On the Home screen, Start > Contacts > New > Outlook Contact.
To create a new contact on your SIM card, select SIM Contact. You
can also use SIM Manager to add contacts to your SIM card. For more
information about SIM Manager, see “SIM Manager” in this chapter.
2. Enter information for the new contact.
• To easily identify who is calling you, you can assign a custom ring
tone to each Outlook contact. To assign a custom ring tone, scroll
down to and select Custom ring tone and select the ring tone
you want.
• To assign a picture to a contact, scroll down to Picture and select
Select a picture and choose the picture you want. To remove the picture, select Menu > Remove Picture.
3. Select Done.
Tip If someone who is not in your list of contacts calls you or sends you a
message, you can quickly create a contact from Call History or from the
message by selecting Menu > Save to Contacts.
Edit and call a contact
To view and edit a contact information
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts.
2. Select the contact whose information you want to view or edit and
select Menu
3. When finished making changes, select Done.
> Edit.
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To call a contact from the contact list
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts.
2. Select the contact to call and press . The contact’s default phone
number is dialed.
TipTo call a phone number other than the default, select the contact, scroll to
the number you want to dial, and press.
Find a contact
To find a contact
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts.
Note If you are not in Name view, select Menu > View By > Name.
2. Do one of the following:
• Begin entering a name or phone number of the contact until
the contact is displayed. When you press a key, such as
find names that begin with G and H, as well as phone numbers
that start with
5. The next key you press continues to narrow the
search.
• If you have assigned categories (e.g. Business) to your Outlook
contacts, you can filter the contact list by categories. In the contact
list, select Menu
contacts again, select All Contacts
> Filter and then select a category. To show all
.
• If you have entered information under Company for your Outlook
contacts, you can quickly locate the contacts that work for a
specific on your phone. In the contact list, select Menu >>Company. Select the company to see the contacts who work
there.
5, you
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Share contact information
To beam contact information to another device via Bluetooth
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts and then select the
contact whose information you want to beam.
2. Select Menu > Send Contact > Beam.
3. Select the device where you want to beam the contact details to and
select Beam
Note Before you can beam, make sure Bluetooth is turned on and set to Visible
mode on your phone and the target mobile device. For more information,
see “Bluetooth” in Chapter 8.
To send contact information via a text message
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts and then select the
contact whose information you want to send.
2. Select Menu > Send Contact > Text/Multimedia. Select the contact
information that you want to send and select
3. In the new text message, enter the mobile phone number of the
person to whom you are sending the contact information to and
select Send
To send contact information via Picture Message
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Contacts.
2. Select a contact, then select Menu > Send as vCard.
3. Enter the recipient in To of the Picture Message, then select Send.
If the recipient accepts the beam, text message, or Picture Message, the
contact information you sent are automatically saved in that person’s
Contacts list.
.
Done.
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5.2 SIM Manager
SIM Manager allows you to view the contents of your SIM card and transfer
contacts from your SIM card to your phone and vice versa.
To create a contact on your SIM card
1. Select Start > Accessories > SIM Manager.
2. Select New and enter the contact name and phone number.
3. Select Save.
Tip To change contact information on your SIM card, select a contact and edit it.
After modifying, select Save
To copy SIM contacts to your phone
1. Select Start > Accessories > SIM Manager.
2. Select a SIM contact or select all SIM contacts by selecting Menu >
Select All
3. Select Menu > Save to Contacts.
To copy phone contacts to the SIM card
Only one phone number per contact name can be stored on a SIM card.
When you copy a contact that has several phone numbers to your SIM card,
SIM Manager saves each number under a separate name.
To save each number under a different contact name on the SIM card, SIM
Manager appends an indicator at the end of each name. You can edit this
indicator first before you start copying contacts to your SIM card.
2. On the Options screen, select the check boxes of the types of phone
numbers that you want to be added to the SIM card.
3. Under the Mark column, you can change the indicator that will be
appended to the SIM contact names for each phone number type. To
do so, select a phone type, select Edit, enter your desired indicator,
then select Save.
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4. After modifying, select OK.
5. Select Menu > Contacts to SIM.
6. Select the check boxes of the contact’s phone numbers that you want
to copy to your SIM card, then select Save
To display your phone number in SIM Manager
1. On the SIM Manager screen, select Menu > Tools > List of Own
Numbers
2. Select Edit.
3. Change the name, if desired, then enter your mobile phone number.
4. Select Save.
When your phone number is stored
on the SIM card, it will appear on
the SIM Manager screen.
.
.
5.3 T-Mobile® myFaves
SM
T-Mobile® myFavesSM helps you stay connected to the people who matter
most in your life. Simply choose any five U.S. phone numbers you call most
often, on any network, and have them displayed on your phone’s main
screen.
For more information about the benefits of using T-Mobile® myFaves
how to subscribe to this service, visit
http://www.t-mobile.com.
SM
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T-Mobile myFavesSM on the Home screen
Once your subscription to T-Mobile®
SM
myFaves
service has been activated,
myFaves will show on your phone’s Home
screen. You can add and call contacts by
simply selecting the circles you see on the
Home screen when you have the myFaves
icon (
) selected. You can also associate
SM
your contacts with preset icons or their
actual photos.
Note A notification icon appears on the bottom-
right side of the myFaves contact if there is
a new message and/or missed call from that
myFaves contact.
Notification icons
Turn the NAVIGATION WHEEL to go through your myFaves contacts and
then press CENTER SELECT to add, call, edit or view a contact.
Add myFaves contacts
To add myFaves contacts, you can create new contacts or add existing
contacts from your phone or SIM card.
1. Select an empty circle on the Home screen.
2. Choose whether to create a new contact or use an existing contact.
Note If you choose Create New, you need to fill in the Name and Number.
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3. Under Icon, select Change icon to associate the contact with an
image. You can choose to take a picture, download from the T-Mobile
site or use an existing image or icon on your phone.
TipWhen using a photo taken by the phone’s camera as a photo for a
myFaves contact, you can rotate the photo by selecting Options >
Rotate.
4. Set a Ring tone for the contact.
5. Select the Birthday and/or Anniversary reminder check boxes
according to your preference and enter the date.
6. Set a Reminder for each event. On the day of the reminder, a screen
will open letting you quickly call, send a text message, or buy a gift for
the contact.
7. Select Save. In the Confirmation screen, select Yes.
8. Select OK in the two succeeding screens.
Call a myFaves contact
1. On the Home screen, select the myFaves contact you want to call.
2. On the Profile screen, select Call.
You can also choose to send the contact an e-mail, text message, instant
message, multimedia message, or voice note.
Menu Style: List Menu Style: Circle
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You can change the menu style by selecting Options > myFaves Settings
> Menu Style
To view the activity log of the contact
Select Activity Log on the Profile
screen to view the activity log of
the selected contact. From the Log
screen, you can read a new text
message, view/reply a missed call,
play a voice note, and more.
To open the item, press
SELECT
.
CENTER
.
Edit a myFaves contact
1. On the Home screen, select the myFaves contact you want to edit
then select Options
2. In the Options menu, select one of the following:
• Edit Profile. Modify the contact’s name, phone number or photo.
• Edit Email. Add or change the e-mail address of the selected
contact.
• Replace Contact. Replace with another contact.
• Set As Favorite. Set the current contact as your primary myFaves
contact. It will appear as your first myFaves contact on the Home
screen, and will also be selected automatically whenever you
launch the myFaves program.
• myFaves Settings. Set myFaves options such as the display mode
and menu style. You can also download myFaves icons and refresh
the myFaves page.
Tip You can also access the myFaves Settings option by selecting Start >
myFaves on the Home screen.
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5.4 Calendar
Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and
other events. If you use Microsoft® Office Outlook® on your PC, you can
synchronize appointments between your phone and PC.
Create a personal appointment
To set Calendar options
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Calendar.
2. Select Menu > Tools > Options.
3. Scroll through the available settings and set your desired default
options.
4. Select Done.
To schedule an appointment
1. On the Home screen, scroll down to on the Shortcuts Bar, then
select New Appointment
2. Enter information about the appointment.
• To schedule an all-day event, in End time, select All day event.
• To make the appointment recurring, select Occurs.
3. Select Done.
Note All-day events do not occupy blocks of time in Calendar; instead, they
appear in banners at the top of the calendar.
View your appointments
To view your schedule
You can view your schedule in three different views: Month, Week, and
Agenda.
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Calendar.
2. Press the left SOFT KEY or select Menu and choose the view you
want.
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Highlighted areas
represent time
segments that
have scheduled
appointments.
Select to change
the view.
Select an item to
view the details of
the appointment.
Agenda View
An appointment with the
icon indicates that the scheduled appointment
has a conflict with one or more existing appointments.
Send appointments
To send a meeting request
You can send meeting requests via e-mail to persons that use Microsoft®
Office Outlook® or Microsoft® Office Outlook® Mobile.
1. Select Start > Calendar.
2. Schedule a new appointment and then scroll down to Attendees and
select No Attendees.
Select Add Required Attendee or Add Optional Attendee to add
the contacts you want to send the meeting request to.
Note You can only specify if an attendee is required or optional if your
phone is connected to a Microsoft Exchange 2007 server. Otherwise, all
attendees are designated as required. For more information,
see Chapter 7.
3. Choose the contact(s) you want to send the meeting request to and
select Select.
Note To remove an attendee from the list, select the attendee and select
Menu > Remove Attendee.
4. On the New Appointment screen, select Done. The meeting request is
sent out.
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Note When attendees accept your meeting request, the meeting is automatically
added to their schedules. When their response is sent back to you, your
calendar is updated as well.
To send a calendar appointment
You can send a calendar appointment to another phone over Picture
Message.
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Calendar.
2. Select an appointment, then select Menu > Send as vCalendar.
3. Enter the recipient in the To line of the Picture Message, then select
Send.
5.5 Tasks
Use Tasks to keep track of things you need to do.
To create a task
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Tasks.
2. Select Menu > New Task.
3. Enter the necessary task information and select Done.
• Set a Priority for the task. This item can be referenced when
sorting tasks.
• Enter a Start date and Due date if the task starts and ends at a
specific time.
• Enter a Reminder if you want to be notified if the task is due.
• Enter the Categories (you can set more than one) that best
describes the task. This item can be referenced when filtering
tasks.
Notes
• You can synchronize information on your phone with your PC to keep your task
list up to date in both locations.
• If you create a new task with a reminder on your PC and then synchronize tasks
with your phone, the reminder will play at the time that was set on your PC.
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To locate a task
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Tasks.
2. In the task list, do one of the following:
• To sort the list, select Menu > Sort by, and select a sort option.
• To filter the list by category, select Menu > Filter, and choose the
category you want displayed.
To mark a task as completed
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Tasks.
2. Select the task, and select Complete.
5.6 T-Mobile Address Book
T-Mobile Address Book is a tool that lets you back up and synchronize your
Contacts, Tasks, and Calendar items on your phone with the T-Mobile web
site. You need an active connection (e.g. EDGE) for you to use T-Mobile
Address Book.
To set up T-Mobile Address Book
1. Select Start > T-Mobile Address Book.
2. Select Yes to begin the setup process.
You will then be asked to copy SIM contacts to your phone first, since
T-Mobile Address Book only allows contacts that are stored on your
phone to be synchronized with the T-Mobile web site. Select Yes to
copy.
Note If your phone has existing contact entries, you will be asked if you want
to replace the them with the SIM card contact entries or merge the SIM
card contact entries with the phone contact entries.
4. To include calendar appointments and tasks when synchronizing with
the T-Mobile web site, select Menu > Sync Options
the Calendar and Tasks boxes.
5. Select OK.
and then check
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To synchronize with the T-Mobile Web site
On the T-Mobile Address Book screen, select Sync.
To view synchronization history
On the T-Mobile Address Book screen, select Menu > History.
5.7 Voice Recorder
Use Voice Recorder to create short voice recordings. Voice recordings are
included in the All Notes list and are named consecutively (Recording1,
Recording2, and so on).
To create a voice recording
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Accessories > Voice Recorder.
2. Hold the phone’s microphone near your mouth.
3. Select Record and say your voice recording.
4. Select Stop to stop recording a voice recording.
To delete a voice recording
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Accessories > Voice Recorder.
2. Select the voice recording to delete and select Menu > Delete.
3. Select Yes.
Tip If you delete a voice recording that has a default name, such as Recording1,
this name becomes available for a new voice recording.
To listen to a voice recording
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Accessories > Voice Recorder.
2. Select the voice recording to play, and press CENTER SELECT.
Tip To stop listening to the voice recording, select Stop while the voice recording
is playing.
To use a voice recording as a ring tone
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Accessories > Voice Recorder.
2. Select the voice recording, and select Menu > Set As Ringtone.
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5.8 Voice Notes
Voice Notes lets you record a voice clip and quickly send it via Multimedia
Messages.
To record a voice clip
1. On the Home screen, scroll down to on the Shortcuts Bar, then
select Voice Notes > Compose
2. Hold the phone’s microphone near your mouth.
3. Select Record to start recording your voice clip. You can select Pause
to temporarily stop recording. When you want to continue recording,
select Resume.
4. Select Stop to stop recording.
Note Select Menu > Play to play back the recorded voice clip. If you are not
satisfied with the recording, select Menu
5. Select Send to automatically open the Multimedia Message program
with the voice note file automatically inserted as the audio file for the
Picture Message.
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> Record Again.
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Chapter 6
Exchanging Messages
6.1 Messaging
6.2 Text Messages
6.3 Picture Messages
6.4 Using Instant Messaging
6.5 Set Up E-Mail
6.6 Using E-mail
6.7 Using Keyboard Shortcuts
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6.1 Messaging
Messaging is where all of your e-mail, text message, and Picture Message
accounts are located. When you receive a new message, you can open
that particular message from the Home screen. Simply scroll down to the
Notifications icon on the Shortcuts Bar then select the message.
To access your message accounts, select Start > Messaging and then select
the account you want to open.
Notifications icon on the
Shortcuts Bar.
While in a messaging account’s main screen, select Menu > Tools > Switch
Accounts to switch to another message account.
To change message account settings
• On the Messaging screen, select the message account whose settings
you want to change and select Menu > Settings
• On a message account’s message list, select Menu > Tools > Options.
Messaging screen
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6.2 Text Messages
Send short text messages to your contacts.
Compose and send text messages
To compose and send a text message
1. On the Home screen, scroll down to on the Shortcuts Bar, then
select Text Messages > Compose
2. Enter the mobile phone number of one or more recipients, separating
them with a semicolon (;). To access phone numbers from Contacts, in
To, press CENTER SELECT and select a recipient from the list.
3. Enter your message. You can enter up to 160 characters in one
message.
4. Select Send.
Tips
• To cancel the text message, select Menu > Cancel Message.
• If you want to know if your text message was received, before sending the message, select Menu
delivery notification
> MessageOptions and select Request message
.
Receive text messages
Text messages are automatically received when the phone function is
turned on. When the phone is turned off, text messages are held by TMobile until the next time the phone is turned on.
•Save your SMS messages to your SIM card by selecting Menu >
Copy to SIM
•Copy SMS messages saved on your SIM card to the Inbox by selecting
Menu > Copy to Inbox. Copying them to your phone results in
duplicate messages in the Inbox folder when the SIM card is in use.
• The icon next to a message indicates that it is saved on the SIM
card.
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6.3 Picture Messages
Sending Picture Messages (MMS) to your friends and family is fun and easy.
You can include pictures, video, and an audio clip in a picture message.
To access Picture Messages
On the Home screen, scroll down to on the Shortcuts Bar, then select
Picture Messages
Note When you purchase your phone, it is already preset with T-Mobile’s Picture
Message setings. If you accidentally lost the preset settings or you want to
add another wireless service provider, you can configure the settings while
composing a Picture Message.
Create and send Picture Messages
You can compose Picture Messages in a combination of various slides,
where each slide can consist of a photo, audio or video clip, and/or text.
To start composing a Picture Message
1. On the Home screen, scroll down to
on the Shortcuts Bar, then select Picture
Messages > Compose.
2. In To, enter the recipient’s phone
number or e-mail address .
3. In Subject, enter a subject for your
message.
4. Select Insert Picture/Video to select
a photo or video clip from the Select
Media screen and insert it.
To capture a new photo or video, select
Menu > Capture Picture/Video.
Tip After inserting a Picture message element, press NAVIGATION right to
5. Select Insert Text to enter text for your Picture message.
• To insert predefined text or emoticons, select Menu > My Text or
Insert Emoticon
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