Siemens SX56 User Manual

Safety Precautions

Switch off in hospitals or in the

vicinity of medical devices (e.g., pacemakers or hearing aids). Mobile phones can interfere with the function of these devices.

Always use the hands-free kit for

calls while driving! Use of both earpieces of the headset while driving is not recommended, and may create hazardous and/or illegal travel conditions.

FCC and Airline Regulations

prohibit using your phone while in the air. Turn your phone OFF before boarding an airplane.

Check and comply with the policy of your airline regarding the use o your phone while the airplane is on the ground.

Switch off near gas stations, fuel

depots, chemical plants or blasting operations. Wireless phones can interfere with the operation of technical installations.

The ring tone and hands-free

speaker are reproduced through the earpiece. Never hold the handset to your ear when the handset is ringing or when using the hands-free speaker mode. Serious and permanent damage could occu to your hearing. This product contains sound files with pre-set volume limits. These limits prevent these sounds from exceeding recommended decibel levels to avoid hearing loss and/or damage (max. 140dB SPL). Sound files created by the user do not, however, contain these pre-set volume limits. The user should take care that user –created sound files used with this product do not exceed these recommended decibel levels.

Do not use optic magnification

devices to examine the active infrared interface [Class 1 LED product (classified according to IEC 60825-1)].

Safety Precautions

SIM card, MultiMediaCard™ and

stylus may be removed. Caution: small parts could be swallowed by children.

In the unlikely event of a crack in

the silver-colored outer housing of this product, exposure to Nickel may occur. Nickel is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity.

The voltage specified on the power

supply must not be exceeded.

Neither the phone nor the battery

(100% mercury-free) should be opened under any circumstances. Changes to this device are strictly prohibited, as they will invalidate the type approval criteria required for operation of the unit.

Make sure that you keep separate copies of all important data by saving it on a computer hard disk or other medium. Note that all data stored in the unit’s memory is deleted whenever batteries go dead. Memory contents can also become lost or corrupted due to malfunction and repair of the unit.

Safety Precautions

Please observe:

Dispose of used batteries and

phones according to the legal regulations.

Wireless phones can interfere with

the operation of nearby TVs, radios, and PCs.

We recommend you use only

original accessories to avoid possible damage and ensure that the phone complies with all relevant regulations.

Improper use invalidates the warranty!

Battery warning:

Your Pocket PC contains a lithium polymer battery pack. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do no disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product. Dispose of used batteries properly.

Precautions during use

Safety Information

Disassembly

Warning

Abnormal conditions

Continued use of the unit while it

is emitting smoke or a strange odor may result in fire and electrical shock. Immediately turn off the power, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet, remove the batteries and contact your original dealer to request servicing.

Water and foreign matter

Should any foreign matter

(metal, water or other liquid) ever get into the unit, immediately turn off the power, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet, remove the batteries and contact your original dealer to request servicing.

Dropping and damage

Should the unit ever fall or

otherwise become damaged, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and contact your original dealer. Continued use may result in fire and electrical shock.

Never try to take the unit apart or

modify it in any way. Doing so may result in fire and electrical shock.

Magnetic force

If you are fitted with a

pacemaker, keep the unit away from your chest area. In particular, do not carry the unit in your breast pocket. The magnetic force generated by the speaker built into the unit could possibly affect the operation of a pacemaker. Should you ever suspect a problem, immediately move away from the unit and seek medical advice.

Caution

Memory protection

Make sure that you keep separate

copies of all important data by saving it on a computer hard disk or other medium. Note that all data stored in the unit’s memory is deleted whenever batteries go dead. Memory contents can also become lost or corrupted due to malfunction of the unit, servicing of the unit, or when downloading data or software updates onto the unit. Under no circumstances is Siemens responsible for lost data.

Safety Information

Location

Do not locate the unit in an area

subject to large amounts of humidity or dust. Doing so may result in fire and electrical shock.

Keep the unit away from food

preparation areas, cooking equipment and anywhere else it might be exposed to oil, smoke or steam. Such conditions may result in fire and electrical shock.

Avoid unstable surfaces

Never place the unit on an

unstable surface, on a high shelf or in any other unstable location. Doing so may cause the unit to fall and may result in personal injury.

Magnetic force

Cards and other small items

Keep SD cards, MultiMedia

cards, SIM cards and other small objects out of the reach of small children.

Handling the stylus

Never insert the stylus into your

ear or eye.

Keep the unit away from ATM

cards, credit cards and any other magnetic cards during transport and storage. The magnetic force generated by its speaker can render magnetic cards unusable.

Keep the unit away from

televisions and other radio wave receivers. The magnetic force generated by its speaker can cause interference with radio wave reception.

AC adapter

Safety Information

Warning

Never use a voltage other than

that for which the AC adapter is rated. Do not plug the unit into a power outlet that is shared by other devices. This may result in fire and electrical shock.

Never modify the power cord or

excessively bend, twist, or pull it. This may result in fire and electrical shock.

Do not allow the power cord to

become damaged. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or expose it to heat. A damaged power cord may result in fire and electrical shock.

Never touch the AC adapter

while your hands are wet. Doing so may result in electrical shock.

Caution

Unplug the AC adapter from the

wall outlet whenever you leave the unit unattended for long periods.

At least once a year, unplug the

AC adapter from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust accumulated around the prongs can result in fire.

Make sure that you unplug the

AC adapter from the wall outlet before attempting to move the unit to another location.

Always grasp the AC adapter

when unplugging it from a wall outlet. Pulling on the power cord can damage it and may result in fire and electrical shock.

Should the power cord ever

become seriously damaged (internal wiring exposed or shorted), contact your original dealer to request servicing. Continued use of a seriously damaged power cord may result in fire and electrical shock.

Use only the AC adapter

specified for this unit. Use of another type of AC adapter can damage the battery pack and may result in fire and personal injury.

Keep the power cord away from

cooking equipment and other sources of heat. Heat can melt the insulation of the power cord and may result in fire and electrical shock.

Safety Information

Display screen precautions

Caution

Never apply strong pressure to

the LCD screen or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the LCD panel glass to crack or break.

Should the LCD panel glass ever

crack or break, never touch the liquid inside the panel. LCD liquid can cause skin irritation.

Should LCD panel liquid ever

get into your mouth, gargle with water and seek medical advice immediately.

Should LCD panel liquid ever

get into your eyes or onto your skin, flush the exposed area with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical advice.

Data and telephone communications

When walking

Never operate or use the unit for

data or telephone communications while walking. Doing so may result in a fall or road accident.

When operating a motor vehicle

Never operate or use the unit for

data communications while operating a car, motorcycle or any other vehicle. Doing so may result in a road accident.

Never stop or park in illegal or

unsafe areas in order to operate or use the unit for data or telephone communications. Doing so may result in a road accident.

Using the unit for data or

telephone communications can affect the operation of electronic devices of certain automotive vehicles.

Safety Information

Use near medical equipment

Make sure that you turn off the

unit in the vicinity of electronic medical equipment (in an operating theatre, intensive care unit, etc.) in hospitals or other medical facilities. Signals emitted from the unit can affect the operation of such equipment.

Medical device wearers

Wearers of electronic medical

devices should check with and receive the approval of their doctor or main health care provider before operating or using the unit for data or telephone communications.

Wearers of pacemakers or

similar devices should keep this unit away from the chest area when using it. Affected users should not carry the unit in their breast pocket. Signals emitted from the unit can affect pacemakers and other electronic devices. Should you suspect that use of this unit causes some abnormality with your device, immediately move the unit away from your body and seek medical advice.

Precision machinery

Whenever you are in the vicinity

of industrial robots or other precision machinery, make sure that you comply with local rules and regulations governing the use of radio wave-emitting devices such as this unit.

Other precautions

Switch off the unit near gasoline

stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or blasting operations.

Make sure that you turn off the

unit on a crowded train or at any other time you might be in close physical contact with the wearer of a pacemaker or other medical device.

Safety Information

Important:

using your mobile phone.

As this mobile phone is equipped with a fixed (non-retractable) antenna, some paragraphs in the below text may not be applicable.

Read this information before

Antenna care

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.

Phone operation

Normal position

Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

Tips on efficient operation

For your phone to operate most efficiently:

• Extend your antenna fully

(if applicable).

phones while driving is permitted, Siemens encourages persons to use their phones responsibly and to employ hands-free devices. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:

• Give full attention to driving – driving

safely is your first responsibility;

• Use hands-free operation, if available;

•

Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call, if driving conditions so require.

For vehicles equipped with Air Bags

An air bag inflates with great force. place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

DO NOT

• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily

when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.

Driving

Laws pertaining to the use of mobile phones while driving vary significantly from state-to-state and sometimes even from locality-to-locality within states. For example, some areas may allow persons to use their mobile phones only if they employ a hands-free device, and some areas may prohibit the use of mobile phones entirely. Accordingly, Siemens recommends that persons check the laws for the areas in which they drive or will be driving. For areas where the use of mobile

Electronic devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturer’s Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (6”) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Safety Information

Persons with pacemakers:

• should ALWAYS keep the phone more

than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;

• should not carry the phone in a breast

pocket;

•

should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference;

• should turn the phone OFF immediately if

there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.

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 your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturers of your devices to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Turn your 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.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.

Blasting areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.

Potentially explosive atmospheres

Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Safety Information

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include: fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

Emergency Calls

Your wireless phone can be used to make emergency calls. Check to ensure you have a strong enough signal and that the battery has enough available charge.

You can enter the local emergency number such as 911 and then press the

(talk) key.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started .................................................................................................. 7

1.1 Welcome ...........................................................................................................................7

1.2 Where to Find Information ............................................................................................ 7

Hardware Features.............................................................................................. 7

2.1 Front Panel Components ................................................................................................ 8

2.2 Back Panel Components .................................................................................................9

2.3 Bottom Edge Components .............................................................................................. 9

2.4 Accessories...................................................................................................................... 10

2.4.1 USB Cradle .............................................................................................................................................10

2.4.2 SD and MMC Cards ................................................................................................................................10

2.4.3 External Battery.......................................................................................................................................11

2.4.4 USB cable................................................................................................................................................12

2.4.5 Cradle-less Charging Adapter .................................................................................................................12

2.4.6 Serial Cable .............................................................................................................................................13

2.5 Battery Information and Life....................................................................................... 13

2.5.1 Recharging the Battery ...........................................................................................................................13

2.5.2 When Your Battery Is Low .....................................................................................................................14

3. Understanding Your Device ........................................................................... 15

3.1 How to Reset the Device and Clear Its Memory......................................................... 15

3.1.1 To perform a soft reset ............................................................................................................................15

3.1.2 To perform a full reset.............................................................................................................................15

3.2 Backing Up Files ............................................................................................................16

3.2.1 To save Word or Excel files to a memory card:......................................................................................16

3.2.2 Backup or restore your system using SD Backup: ..................................................................................17

3.2.3 To backup to FlashROM: ........................................................................................................................17

3.3 Calibrating Your Screen ............................................................................................... 18

3.4 Understanding the Today Screen................................................................................. 18

3.5 Opening and Switching Between Programs................................................................ 19

3.6 Understanding the Navigation Command Bars .........................................................21

3.7 Pop up Menus ................................................................................................................21

3.8 Notifications ................................................................................................................... 22

3.9 Different Ways to Enter Information on Your Device............................................... 22

3.9.1 Entering Text Using the Input Panel .......................................................................................................22

3.9.2 To type with the soft keyboard:...............................................................................................................23

3.9.3 To use Letter Recognizer: .......................................................................................................................23

3.9.4 To use Block Recognizer: .......................................................................................................................24

3.9.5 Using the Script Transcriber....................................................................................................................25

3.9.6 Selecting Text That Has Been Entered....................................................................................................26

3.9.7 Editing Text That Has Been Entered.......................................................................................................26

3.10 Writing on the Screen ................................................................................................... 26

3.10.1 To write on the screen:............................................................................................................................27

3.10.2 To select writing:.....................................................................................................................................27

3.10.3 To convert writing to text:.......................................................................................................................28

3.10.4 Tips for getting good recognition:...........................................................................................................28

3.11 Drawing on the Screen ..................................................................................................28

3.11.1 To create a drawing:................................................................................................................................29

3.11.2

To select a drawing: ................................................................................................................................29

3.12 Creating an Audio or Written Note............................................................................. 29

3.12.1 To create an audio recording:..................................................................................................................30

3.12.2 Using My Text ........................................................................................................................................30

3.13 Find and Organize Information................................................................................... 30

3.14 Managing Memory ........................................................................................................ 31

3.14.1 To view memory allocation and availability:..........................................................................................31

3.14.2 To make available storage memory:........................................................................................................32

3.15 Customizing Your Device ............................................................................................. 32

3.16 Changing the Default Button Settings ......................................................................... 34

3.17 Adding or Removing Programs ................................................................................... 35

3.17.1 To add programs using ActiveSync: .......................................................................................................35

3.17.2 To add a program directly from the Internet: ..........................................................................................36

3.17.3 To add a program to the Start menu:.......................................................................................................36

3.17.4 To remove programs: ..............................................................................................................................37

Chapter 4: Phone .................................................................................................... 37

4.1 About Your Phone ......................................................................................................... 37

4.2 Installing The SIM Card............................................................................................... 37

4.3 Removing the SIM card ................................................................................................ 38

4.4 About The Dialer Screen ..............................................................................................39

4.5 The Navigation Pad and Dialing .................................................................................. 40

4.6 Checking Your Connection to a Wireless Network ...................................................41

4.7 Turning The Phone On and Off................................................................................... 42

4.7.1 Turning The Phone Off ...........................................................................................................................42

4.7.2 Turning The Phone On ............................................................................................................................42

4.8 Adjusting The Phone Volume ...................................................................................... 42

4.9 Back Spacing and Deleting in the Phone Dialer ......................................................... 42

4.9.1 Back Spacing Over Numbers ..................................................................................................................43

4.9.2 Deleting Numbers ...................................................................................................................................43

4.10 Saving Personal Numbers to the SIM Card................................................................ 43

4.11 Basic Dialing Features................................................................................................... 43

4.11.1 Making a call...........................................................................................................................................43

4.11.2 Enabling the Speakerphone.....................................................................................................................47

4.11.3 Answering or Rejecting a Call ................................................................................................................48

4.11.4 Ending a Call...........................................................................................................................................49

4.11.5 Managing More Than One Call...............................................................................................................49

4.11.6 Making a Note.........................................................................................................................................51

4.12 Call Related Features.................................................................................................... 52

4.12.1 Checking Your Voice Mail .....................................................................................................................52

4.13 Adding and Transferring Contact Information .........................................................52

4.13.1 Storage Locations for Contacts ...............................................................................................................52

4.13.2 The Importance of Storing Contacts in Multiple Locations ....................................................................53

4.13.3 Mechanics of Adding and Transferring Contacts....................................................................................53

4.13.4 Adding and Transferring Contacts to your SIM Card.............................................................................54

4.13.5 To transfer contacts from SIM to Microsoft Contacts:............................................................................54

4.13.6 To Add a Phone Number to Speed Dial ..................................................................................................55

4.13.7 To Add a Contact From the Call Log......................................................................................................55

4.14 Managing Your Call Log .............................................................................................. 55

4.14.1 The Different Types of Call Logs ...........................................................................................................56

4.14.2 Viewing Durations of Past Calls .............................................................................................................56

4.14.3 Deleting Individual Calls From the Call Log..........................................................................................56

4.14.4 Deleting All Calls From the Call Log .....................................................................................................57

4.14.5

Setting Call Log Size Limits ...................................................................................................................57

4.15 Customizing Your Phone.............................................................................................. 57

4.15.1 Selecting Ring Types and Ring Tones ....................................................................................................57

4.15.2 Downloading Ring Tones........................................................................................................................57

4.15.3 Managing Ring Tones .............................................................................................................................58

4.15.4 Displaying All Ring Tones on Your Device ...........................................................................................58

4.15.5 Testing Ring Tones .................................................................................................................................58

4.15.6 Adding A New Ring Tone.......................................................................................................................59

4.16 Your Phone’s PIN Function ......................................................................................... 59

4.16.1 Enabling Your Phone’s PIN....................................................................................................................59

4.16.2 Changing Your Phone’s PIN...................................................................................................................59

4.17 Enabling Caller ID ........................................................................................................ 60

4.18 Enabling Call Forwarding............................................................................................ 60

4.19 Call waiting .................................................................................................................... 61

4.19.2 To view your voice and SMS access numbers: .......................................................................................62

4.19.3 To view the network that has been selected:...........................................................................................62

4.19.4 To select a different network:..................................................................................................................62

4.19.5 To set preferred networks:.......................................................................................................................63

4.19.6 Band Reselection When Traveling Outside the United States ................................................................63

4.19.7 To establish automatic call answering ....................................................................................................63

4.19.8 To enable Key Lock: ...............................................................................................................................64

4.20 Enabling Broadcast Channels......................................................................................64

4.21 Additional Dialing Information ................................................................................... 66

4.21.1 Making Emergency Calls ........................................................................................................................66

4.21.2 Making International Calls......................................................................................................................66

5. Getting Connected .......................................................................................... 66

5.1 Connecting to an E-Mail Server................................................................................... 67

5.2 Getting More Help on Connecting............................................................................... 68

6. Wireless Data Programs................................................................................. 69

6.1 Pocket Internet Explorer: Browsing Web and WAP pages........................................ 69

6.1.1 Using Pocket Internet Explorer ...............................................................................................................69

6.1.2 Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels ................................................................................................70

6.1.3 Browsing the Internet ..............................................................................................................................70

6.1.4 Synchronizing Mobile Favorites To Your PC.........................................................................................70

6.1.5 Creating a Mobile Favorite on Your PC..................................................................................................70

6.1.6 Optimizing Internet-Related Memory Usage on Your Device................................................................71

6.1.7 Using AvantGo Channels ........................................................................................................................71

6.2 MSN Messenger: Instant Messaging ........................................................................... 71

6.2.1 Opening MSN Messenger .......................................................................................................................72

6.2.2 Configuring MSN Messenger..................................................................................................................72

6.2.3 Working with Contacts in MSN Messenger............................................................................................73

6.2.4 Chatting with Contacts in MSN Messenger ............................................................................................73

6.3

Inbox: Sending and Receiving E-mail or SMS .......................................................... 74

6.3.1 Synchronizing E-mail Messages .............................................................................................................74

6.3.2 Using the Message List ...........................................................................................................................75

6.3.3 Creating an SMS or E-mail .....................................................................................................................76

6.3.4 Managing Messages and Folders.............................................................................................................76

6.3.5 Folder behavior with a direct connection to an e-mail server..................................................................76

6.3.6 Transferring Items Using Infrared...........................................................................................................77

6.4 Terminal Services Client .................................................................................... 77

6.4.1 Connecting to a Terminal Server.............................................................................................................77

6.4.2 Disconnecting from a Terminal Server Without Ending Session............................................................78

6.4.3 Disconnecting from a Terminal Server By Ending a Session .................................................................78

6.4.4 Navigating Within a Terminal Server Connection ..................................................................................78

6.5 Tips and Tricks When Connected ............................................................................... 78

6.5.1 Improving Display Performance .............................................................................................................78

6.5.2 Improving Browser Performance ............................................................................................................78

7. Microsoft ActiveSync...................................................................................... 79

7.1 Synchronizing Files Between Your Device and Your PC .......................................... 80

8. Microsoft Pocket Outlook............................................................................... 80

8.1

Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings ................................................... 81

8.1.1 Creating an Appointment ...............................................................................................................................81

8.1.2 Using the Summary Screen .....................................................................................................................82

8.1.3 Creating Meeting Requests......................................................................................................................82

8.2 Contacts: Keeping Track of Friends and Colleagues ........................................82

8.2.1 Creating a Contact ...................................................................................................................................83

8.2.2 Finding a Contact in Your Device...........................................................................................................84

8.2.3 Using the Summary Screen .....................................................................................................................84

8.3

8.3.1 Creating a Task........................................................................................................................................85

8.3.2 Using the Summary Screen .....................................................................................................................86

Tasks: Keeping a To Do List ............................................................................... 85

8.4 Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas ............................................................... 86

9. Companion Programs..................................................................................... 87

9.1

9.4.1 About Typing Modes in Pocket Word.....................................................................................................89

9.4.2 About Writing Modes in Pocket Word....................................................................................................89

9.4.3 About the Drawing Mode in Pocket Word..............................................................................................90

9.4.4 About the Recording Mode in Pocket Word ...........................................................................................90

9.5

9.6

9.7

9.7.1 Loading Books onto Your Device...........................................................................................................93

9.7.2 Using the Library ....................................................................................................................................93

9.7.3 Reading a Book .......................................................................................................................................94

9.7.4 Using Reader Features.............................................................................................................................94

9.7.5 Removing a Book....................................................................................................................................95

9.8 Image Viewer........................................................................................................ 95

9.8.1 Transferring Images to your Siemens SX56 Wireless PDA Phone.........................................................95

9.8.2 Changing your Image List Layout...........................................................................................................95

Pocket Word ......................................................................................................... 87

Pocket Excel ..........................................................................................................91

Windows Media Player....................................................................................... 92

Microsoft Reader................................................................................................. 92

9.8.3

9.8.4 Deleting an Image ...................................................................................................................................96

9.8.5 Refreshing all Images..............................................................................................................................96

9.8.6 Arranging the Order of Images................................................................................................................96

Viewing Images.......................................................................................................................................96

9.9 Office Online .................................................................................................................. 96

9.9.1 To install Office Online...........................................................................................................................96

9.9.2 Starting the Application...........................................................................................................................97

9.10 Wireless Tools................................................................................................................ 98

9.10.1 Optimization Settings..............................................................................................................................98

9.10.2 Enabling and Disabling the Optimization Feature...................................................................................98

9.10.3 Optimization Status Settings ...................................................................................................................99

9.10.4 To enable and disable Optimization........................................................................................................99

9.10.5 Setting the Image Quality Feature...........................................................................................................99

9.10.6 Blocking Content...................................................................................................................................100

9.10.7 Connecting to POP3 and IMAP4 Mail..................................................................................................100

9.10.8 Maintaining Your GPRS Connection....................................................................................................101

9.10.9 Pocket Guide .........................................................................................................................................101

10. Where to get More Help..............................................................................................102

Appendix A: Letter Recognizer............................................................................. 103

Appendix B: Troubleshooting............................................................................... 104

Resetting the Device and Clearing Its Memory ..................................................................... 104

To perform a soft reset:.........................................................................................................................................104

To perform a full reset:..........................................................................................................................................104

If the Battery Runs Low........................................................................................................... 105

Immediately Plug Into an External Power Source.................................................................................................105

Shorten Your Auto-Suspend Time........................................................................................................................105

Turn Off Sounds You Don’t Need ........................................................................................................................105

Turn Off Notification Lights.................................................................................................................................105

If You Set a Password, and Then Forget What It Is ............................................................. 105

If You Run Out of Memory ..................................................................................................... 105

Clear Some Space in Your Device’s Storage Memory .........................................................................................105

Clear Space in Program Memory by Closing Programs........................................................................................106

If Your Screen Freezes or Responds Slowly........................................................................... 106

If Your Screen is Blank ............................................................................................................ 106

If Your Screen Appears Dark and You Are Outside ............................................................106

If Items Display Incompletely On Your Screen..................................................................... 107

If Your Device Responds Inaccurately to Screen Taps ......................................................... 107

If Your Devices Responds Slowly or Not At All..................................................................... 107

If You Have Trouble Transferring Information via Infrared.............................................. 107

If You Have Trouble Using Your Phone To Make Calls ...................................................... 107

If You Have Trouble Connecting to the Internet .................................................................. 107

If You Have Trouble Connecting to a Particular Network .................................................. 108

If You Have Trouble With A Cable or Cradle Connection to Your PC ............................. 108

Appendix C: Regulatory Notices........................................................................... 109

Regulatory Agency Identification Numbers........................................................................... 109

European Union Notice ............................................................................................................ 109

Important Safety Information................................................................................................. 109

General Precautions ................................................................................................................. 110

Safety Precautions for Power Supply Unit............................................................................. 110

Appendix D: Hardware Specifications ................................................................. 111

Appendix E: Icons................................................................................................. 112

Phone Icons................................................................................................................................ 112

PDA Icons .................................................................................................................................. 112

1. Getting Started

1.1 Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing a Siemens SX56 Wireless PDA Phone. The integrated wireless voice and data capabilities mean that as well as keeping your important PIM information up-to-date and close at hand, you can make calls, send and receive email, and look up valuable information from the Internet or your company’s network anytime, anywhere. Also, with Microsoft ActiveSync, the power of your device is increased by allowing you to synchronize the information on your PC with your device. Picture yourself in the following situations:

x

While walking with a colleague, your SX56 rings. You look at the caller ID and see it’s your manager who is calling. She asks if you two are free this afternoon for an emergency meeting. While your colleague fumbles through his paper organizer, you press a button on your device and instantly see a list of today’s appointments and meetings. You are quickly able to tell your manager your available times, and make a note of the new meeting while on the call. You hang up; send e-mail with a schedule request for the three of you at the desired location.

x

You are meeting your friends tonight for dinner and a movie. You download the latest movie information from the Internet to your PC and then synchronize it with your device. At dinner, you pull out your SX56 and review your movie options with your friends.

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A Calendar reminder alerts you that it is time to catch the bus. You grab your Siemens SX56 Wireless PDA Phone and catch the bus just in time. Because ActiveSync keeps the information on your device up-to-date, you leisurely review your task list, make notes about the new books and CDs you want to buy, and read and respond to e-mail messages. When you get back to the office, ActiveSync transfers any task changes you made, your notes, and your e-mail message responses to your PC.

1.2 Where to Find Information

This user manual describes your device hardware, provides an overview of the programs on your device, and explains how to connect your device to a PC, a network, or the Internet. For instructions on setting up your device, see the Quick Start Guide. The following table is a guide to additional information to help you use your device.

For information on: See this source:

Programs on your device

Additional programs that can be installed on the device Connecting to and synchronizing with a PC The Quick Start Guide or ActiveSync Help on your PC. To

This User’s Guide and device Help. To view Help, tap then Help. The Siemens SX56 Wireless PDA Phone Companion CD.

view Help, click Help and then Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

and

Last-minute updates and detailed technical information

Up-to-date information on your device http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc

The Read Me files, located in the Microsoft ActiveSync folder on the PC and on the Siemens SX56 Wireless PDA Phone Companion CD.

2. Hardware Features

Your device has hardware buttons, and a stylus for selecting items and entering information.

2.1 Front Panel Components

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Volume: Allows you to adjust the device volume.

Infrared port: Allows the wireless exchange of data

with similarly equipped devices.

Power: Press to turn your device on and off. Can also

be used to activate the device’s backlight.

Contacts: Press for quick access to your Contacts.

Speaker: Audio output for phone calls and sounds.

Notification LED:

a) Flashing green every 3 seconds: Indicates GSM

network signal.

b) Flashing green every 1 second: Indicates a

notification or alarm reminder. c) Steady red: Indicates that the battery is empty. d) Flashing red: Indicates that the battery is almost

empty. e) Steady amber: Indicates that the battery is

charging. f) Steady green: Indicates that the battery is fully

charged.

Calendar: Press for quick access to your Calendar.

End: Press to end a phone call. Can also be used to

turn off your device’s network signal. Navigation pad: Press to move directionally through

drop-down menus and applications. Press the

center to select an option, just like clicking a mouse button.

When in the phone dialer, press left to access the speed dial feature, and press right to access the call log feature.

Microphone: Audio input for phone calls.

Send: Press to dial a number that you have entered,

or press to receive an incoming call. Press and hold

this key while in a call to activate the speakerphone.

Touch screen: Written input source for notes,

applications, and contact information. Use the stylus for best results!

2.2 Back Panel Components

SIM card door: Protects the SIM card while the device is in operation. Use the stylus carefully to open this door.

Antenna and stylus: The stylus fits neatly into the antenna compartment.

External battery fastening points: The screws on the optional extended battery should be fastened here.

External battery connection point: Use the stylus carefully to remove the rubber cover. The extended battery, available as

an optional accessory for separate purchase, plugs into this connection point. Main battery unit: The main battery is under this cover, and can be changed only by an authorized service provider.

External battery clip point: The tab on the optional extended battery should be inserted into the clip point before fastening

the screws.

2.3 Bottom Edge Components

Soft Reset: Press gently with your stylus to reset the device. Similar to CTRL+ALT+DEL on your PC.

Synchronization connector: This connector permits the exchange of data between your device and your PC.

Earphone jack: Allows you to listen to audio media or to use the included headset for hands-free calling.

Battery on/off switch: Press once to turn your battery off. This will erase all memory in the device. Press again to turn your

battery back on. This switch should be pressed only after speaking with an authorized service provider.

MMC/SD card slot: Insert either MMC or SD cards in this slot to expand your device’s memory capacity.

2.4 Accessories

This section describes some of the accessories that are available for use with the Siemens SX56 Wireless PDA Phone.

2.4.1 USB Cradle

x The Siemens SX56 Wireless PDA Phone comes with a USB cradle.

This cradle allows you to recharge your device, as well as synchronize information between your device and a PC using ActiveSync.

It is not possible to establish a connection to the wireless

internet when your device is docked in the USB cradle.

To synchronize the Siemens SX56 Wireless PDA Phone to your PC please ensure that the USB Cradle cord is plugged into an available USB port on your PC.

2.4.2 SD and MMC Cards

Your device has an expansion slot compatible with a range of SD (Secure Digital) and MMC (Multi-Media Card) Memory cards. These cards can be used to backup or transfer files and data. These cards are available for purchase separately.

To insert or remove a memory card:

1. Push the memory card into slot (see above) until it clicks into place. The card is secure only when it does not protrude from the bottom of the device.

2. To remove the card push it in and then release. The card will spring out.

Note: When you receive your device there will be a piece o

plastic in the slot; remove as described in step 2 above.

2.4.3 External Battery

You can purchase an optional external battery that attaches securely to the rear of your device. This external battery effectively doubles the usage time of your device when fully charged.

The external battery can be charged while attached to your device, by using the cradle or by using the cradle-less charger adapter. A full charging cycle, from empty to full, of the external battery and device combination, will require less than 5 hours.

To attach the External Battery:

External Battery Screws

1. Remove the rubber cover protecting the device connector for the external battery - The cap is situated just below the right screw on the back of the device.

2. Hook the external battery into the embedded slot near the base of the back of your device (see picture to the left).

3. Tighten the screws situated in the top of the external battery into your device.

YOUR SX56 CONTAINS A LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY PACK. THERE IS A RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS IF THE BATTERY PACK IS HANDLED IMPROPERLY. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE, CRUSH, PUNCTURE, SHORT EXTERNAL CONTACTS, OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE OR WATER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR SERVICE THE BATTERY PACK. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BATTERY PACK DESIGNATED FOR THIS PRODUCT. DISPOSE OF BATTERIES PROPERLY.

2.4.4 USB cable

To view the charge remaining on your external battery:

When you attach the external battery an extra indicator will be added to the Power screen.

To view this indicator tap Start, Settings, System and then Power.

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The USB cable allows you to synchronize data and files between your PC and your device without using the cradle.

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The USB cable is available for purchase separately.

2.4.5 Cradle-less Charging Adapter

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The cradle-less charging adapter, in combination with the

AC adapter, allows you to recharge your device without the cradle.

2.4.6 Serial Cable

x The serial cable offers another opportunity to synchronize

data and files between your PC and your device without using the cradle. The serial cable must be used if your PC does not support a USB connection.

2.5 Battery Information and Life

Your SX56 contains a rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery, which is housed permanently in your device. Under no circumstances should you attempt to open the device to inspect the battery. Only an authorized service provider should service the battery.

While you are using the Siemens SX56 Wireless PDA Phone the amount of power consumed depends on whether you are talking on the phone, using the PDA functions or the device is on standby. If you use only the phone, you can expect a talk time of at least 3 hours on one charge. If you use only the PDA functions, you can expect at least 15 hours of PDA usage on one charge. If your device is on standby, you can expect at least 150 hours on one charge.

YOUR SX56 FIRE AND BURNS IF THE BATTERY PACK IS HANDLED IMPROPERLY. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE, CRUSH, PUNCTURE, SHORT EXTERNAL CONTACTS, OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE OR WATER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR SERVICE THE BATTERY PACK. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BATTERY PACK DESIGNATED FOR THIS PRODUCT. DISPOSE OF BATTERIES PROPERLY.

CONTAINS A LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY PACK. THERE IS A RISK OF

2.5.1 Recharging the Battery

It is extremely important to keep your battery charged, since all data on the device is maintained only if the battery has some charge remaining. If the battery becomes completely drained, all data on the device above will be erased, and only the programs installed when you purchased the device will remain. Backing up the data on your device regularly will reduce the negative effects of losing all battery power. To learn how to back up the data on your device, please refer to Section 3.2.

You can recharge your device in the following ways:

AC Adapter plugs into the

ack of the cradle

How to Charge Using the Cradle

x Place your SX56 in the cradle and

connect the cradle to an external power source. A complete charging cycle will required less than 3 hours. The notification LED will show a steady green light when the battery is fully charged.

How to Charge Without the Cradle

x Plug the AC adapter cord into the

cradle-less charging adapter (included in the box) and then connect the cradle-less charging adapter to the Siemens SX56 Wireless PDA Phone. Then plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.

To your device

USB synchronization cable

Plug the AC adapter into a socket

2.5.2 When Your Battery Is Low

If the battery gets very low, your SX56 displays a warning message that directs you to charge the battery. If this occurs, save data in any applications that are presently open, synchronize your device to your PC, and turn off your device. Then connect your device to an external power source to begin recharging the battery.

A portion of your battery is saved as backup. If the battery becomes completely drained, the backup portion of your battery will

protect your data for about 72 hours, even though the device will not switch on without being recharged. You must recharge your device within this time period to avoid losing your data completely.

3. Understanding Your Device

3.1 How to Reset the Device and Clear Its Memory

There are two options available to you if you need to reset your device. We recommend, in either case, the complete backup of all data on your device to your PC by using ActiveSync or to a Secure Digital (SD) memory expansion card. More information about the use of SD cards can be found in the user manual on your companion product CD.

A soft reset is similar to pressing CTRL+ATL+DEL on your PC – some data in open programs may be lost, but most memory is left intact. A soft reset can be performed by gently pressing the button referenced with the number 1 in Section 2.3 “Bottom Panel Feature Map” above.

A hard reset erases all memory on the device. Follow the picture instructions below to perform a hard reset.

3.1.1 To perform a soft reset

If your SX56 responds slowly, stops responding, or freezes, try a soft reset. A soft reset causes the device to restart and re-adjust memory allocation. Unsaved data in open windows may be lost.

x Use the stylus to press and hold the Reset button. (For details on finding soft reset, see, “Chapter 2, Bottom Edge

Features.”)

3.1.2 To perform a full reset

A full device reset clears memory, deletes all data and restores your device to its default settings. Programs installed at the factory remain, while data you have created and programs you have installed are erased.

1. Unscrew the stylus and use the smaller point of the top-half.

2. Press the battery switch once to turn it off, and then once more to turn it back on.

3.2 Backing Up Files

It is important to back-up the data on your Siemens SX56 Wireless PDA Phone, since this data can be erased permanently if your battery becomes completely drained.

There are a number of options available to you to perform this back-up:

x When you are at your desktop you can synchronize with your computer to backup files x

When you are away from your desktop you can backup to an SD card, MMC card or FlashROM.

x Backup individual files in Word or Excel or all files to a SD card.

3.2.1 To save Word or Excel files to a memory card:

1. In application programs (e.g. Pocket Word or Excel), press To o ls ,

Options.

2. Tap the drop down menu box under Save To and select Storage Card

3.2.2 Backup or restore your system using SD Backup:

1. Push the memory card into slot (see above) until it clicks into place. The card is secure when it is not protruding from the base.

3.2.3 To backup to FlashROM:

2. Tap

3. If you have inserted the SD card properly it will appear next to Target.

4. Make sure there are no application programs running in the

1. Tap , Settings, System and then Permanent Save.

2. To backup Contacts or Calendar tap the PIM tab, and then check one

3. To backup Inbox and Internet settings tap the Connections tab and

will automatically backup newly added contacts and appointments. This will not happen for connections: if you add another connection you will need to back it up manually.

Programs,SD Backup

background, then tap Start.

or both of the boxes.

then Backup to Flash.

When you select to backup Contacts and Appointments, your device

then the

Backup or Restore

tab.

To restore memory from your device’s Flash ROM:

1. Tap

2. To restore Contacts or Calendar tap the PIM tab, and then check one or

3. To restore Inbox and Internet settings tap the

, Settings, System and then Permanent Save.

both of the boxes.

Restore from Flash.

Connections

tab and then

3.3 Calibrating Your Screen

When you first startup your SX56, you will be asked to calibrate the screen by tapping the center of a cross with your stylus as it moves around the screen. This process ensures when you tap the screen with your stylus the item tapped is activated.

If, however, when you are using your SX56, you discover tapping an item doesn’t bring up the appropriate response, it means your device has lost calibration. You can recalibrate your screen by following the picture instructions below.

To recalibrate your screen:

1. Tap Settings, System and then Screen.

2. As described above, tap the center of the cross to with your stylus as it moves around the screen.

3.4 Understanding the Today Screen

The Today screen appears when you turn on your device for the first time each day. It also appears when you turn on your device

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