Sprint PPC-6700 User Manual
Sprint PCS Vision
SM
Smart Device PPC-6700
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Welcome to Sprint
We are committed to bringing you the best wireless technology
available. With Sprint, all your services work the same wherever
you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. We built our
network right from the start, so no matter where you are on the
Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, all your services – whether it’s
voicemail or email – will work the same.
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new
Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device through simple, easy-to-follow
instructions. Before you read this guide, you’ll want to review
the Installation Guide that was packaged with your device. Then,
you’ll be ready to explore all the advanced features outlined in
this guide.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
Table of Contents
Section 1 Getting Started ................................................ 1
1.1 Setting Up Service ....................................................................2
1.2 Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device ...................................6
1.3 Battery Information ...............................................................11
1.4 Starting Up ...............................................................................13
1.5 The Today Screen ....................................................................15
1.6 Using the Start Menu ............................................................18
Section 2 Entering and Searching Information ............21
2.1 Introduction .............................................................................22
2.2 Using the Keyboard ................................................................23
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer ........................................................24
2.4 Using Block Recognizer .........................................................25
2.5 Using Transcriber ....................................................................26
2.6 Using Phone Pad .....................................................................30
2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen ..................................32
2.8 Recording a Note ....................................................................34
2.9 Searching Information ..........................................................35
Section 3 Using Phone Features .................................... 37
3.1 Using the Phone .....................................................................38
3.2 Making a Call ...........................................................................40
3.3 Receiving a Call .......................................................................42
3.4 In-Call Options ........................................................................42
3.5 Additional Dialing Information ..........................................44
Section 4 Synchronizing ................................................. 45
4.1 Using ActiveSync ....................................................................46
4.2 Synchronizing Information ..................................................47
4.3 Synchronizing Via Infrared and Bluetooth .......................50
4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures ........................51
Section 5 Managing Your PPC-6700 ..............................53
5.1 Personalizing Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device ...........54
5.2 Adding and Removing Programs ........................................63
5.3 Managing Memory ................................................................64
5.4 Backing Up Files ......................................................................66
5.5 Protecting Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device ............68
5.6 Resetting Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device ..............70
Section 6 Getting Connected ......................................... 71
6.1 Connecting to the Internet ..................................................72
6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile ......................................................74
6.3 Using Bluetooth ......................................................................77
6.4 Using Wireless Modem .........................................................82
6.5 Using Wireless Manager .......................................................86
6.6 Using Terminal Services Client ............................................89
Section 7 Exchanging Messages .................................... 91
7.1 E-mail and Text Messages ....................................................92
7.2 Pocket MSN Messenger ........................................................99
7.3 Calendar ................................................................................. 102
7.4 Contacts ................................................................................. 104
7.5 Tasks ........................................................................................ 106
7.6 Notes ...................................................................................... 108
Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia ............................111
8.1 Using Camera and Camcorder ......................................... 112
8.2 Using Pictures & Videos ..................................................... 122
8.3 Using Windows Media Player .......................................... 126
Section 9 Using Other Applications ............................135
9.1 Word Mobile ......................................................................... 136
9.2 Excel Mobile .......................................................................... 138
9.3 Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile ............ 140
Appendix .......................................................................143
A.1 Regulatory Notices .............................................................. 144
A.2 System Requirements forActiveSync 4.x ....................... 151
A.3 Specifications ....................................................................... 152
A.4 Warranty ................................................................................ 154
A.5 Index ....................................................................................... 156
Section 1
Getting Started
In This Section
1.1 Setting Up Service
1.2 Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device
1.3 Battery Information
1.4 Starting Up
1.5 The Today Screen
1.6 Using the Start Menu
1.1 Setting Up Service
Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device is
quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps
to set up your device's phone, set up your voicemail, establish
passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your
Sprint PCS Service.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your PPC-6700 are automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and
personal greeting as soon as your device's phone is activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. Access the Phone screen by
pressing the TALK button.
2. Press and hold the 1 key on the
Phone screen.
The TALK button
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This will not work when pressing and holding the 1 key on the
QWERTY keyboard.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your pass code.
Record your greeting.
Record your name announcement.
Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch Message
Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply
by pressing and holding the 1 key, bypassing the need
for you to enter your pass code).
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your
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voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your
voicemail pass code.
Sprint PCS Account Passwords
As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your
personal account information, your voicemail account, and your
Sprint PCS Vision account. To ensure that no one else has access
to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect
your privacy.
Account Password
If you are the account owner, you’ll have an account password
to sign on to www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint
Customer Service. Your default account password is the last four
digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the account
owner (if someone else pays for your Sprint PCS Service), you
can get a sub-account password at www.sprint.com.
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password (or pass code) when you
set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page
2 for more information on your voicemail password.
Sprint PCS Vision Password
With your PPC-6700 and Sprint PCS Vision Service, you can set
up a Sprint PCS Vision Password. This optional password may
be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content
and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts.
For more information or to change your passwords, sign
on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
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Getting Help
To visit our website:
You can get up-to-date information on Sprint PCS Services and
Options by signing onto our website at www.sprint.com.
When you visit us online, you can:
Review coverage maps.
Learn how to use voicemail.
Access your account information.
Purchase accessories.
Add additional options to your service plan.
Check out frequently asked questions.
And more.
To reach Sprint Customer Service:
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:
From the Phone screen,dial .
Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com.
Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers)
or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers).
Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077,
London, KY 40742.
Automated Invoicing Information
For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing
information on your Sprint PCS Account. This information
includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and
the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle.
(Normal airtime usage will apply.)
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To access automated invoicing information:
From the Phone screen,dial .
Note:
This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
Sprint PCS Directory Assistance
You have access to a variety of services and information
through Sprint PCS Directory Assistance, including residential,
business, and government listings; assistance with local or
long-distance calls; movie listings; and hotel, restaurant,
shopping, and major local event information. There is a per-call
charge and you will be billed for airtime.
To call Sprint PCS Directory Assistance:
From the Phone screen,dial .
Sprint PCS Operator Services
Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing
collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone
calling card or third party.
To access Sprint PCS Operator Services:
From the Phone screen,dial .
For more information or to see the latest in products and
services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.
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1.2 Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device
Front, Top and Left Components
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1. Power/Backlight
Press to turn your PPC-6700 on and off, or turn on the backlight.
2. miniSD Card Slot
Lets you insert a storage card (miniSD) for storing data.
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3. Antenna
4. Notification LED 1
Bi-color LED on the left side: Blue and Green for Bluetooth status and
availability, and Wi-Fi status.
5. Notification LED 2
Bi-color LED on the right side: Green and Orange for CDMA standby,
SMS message, CDMA network status, notification, battery charging
status.
6. Speaker
Listen to a phone call from here.
7. Touch Screen
Use to write, draw, or make a selection with the stylus.
8. Left SOFT KEY
Press to perform the command shown in the label above the button.
9. START Button
Press to open the Start menu.
10. OK Button
Press to verify your data entries, or to exit the program in use.
11. Right SOFT KEY
Press to perform the command shown in the label above the button.
12. END Button
Press to end a call.
13. NAVIGATION Control
Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or right to move
through menus, program instructions; carry out the selection by
pressing ENTER (the center button).
14. TALK Button
Press to answer an incoming call or dial a number.
15. Infrared Port
Lets you exchange files or data with other devices wirelessly.
16. Internet Explorer
Press to quickly launch Internet Explorer.
17. Volume Controller
Press up or down to adjust the volume.
18. Voice Recorder
Press to record a voice note.
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Back, Right and Bottom Components
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19. Stylus and Stylus Slot
Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.
20. Flash
Allows you to capture images even in a dark environment. To turn on
the flash, tap the Flash icon ( ) when in Camera mode.
21. Camera Lens
The lens on your PPC-6700 supports two shoot modes: Wide-angle
mode (normal) and Macro mode (close-up). To change the shoot
mode, push the switch up for wide-angle mode ( ) or down for
macro mode ( ).
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22. External Antenna Connector
You can connect your device to an external antenna to utilize the
superior reception quality.
23. Self-Portrait Mirror
Position your device until this mirror reflects the image you want to
capture.
24. Microphone
Speak into the microphone when receiving or making a phone call or
recording a voice note.
25. Earphone Jack
Allows you to connect to headset to listen to audio media or use the
phone’s hands-free kit.
26. Sync Connector
Use this connector for synchronizing data or recharging the battery.
27. RESET Button
With the stylus, press RESET to soft-reset your device.
28. CAMERA Button
Press and hold for 2 seconds to launch the camera. Press again to
take a picture.
Accessories
AC adapter
Recharge the device battery.
USB cable
Connect your device to a PC and synchronize data.
Stereo headset
The included stereo headset has a volume control jog dial and a
button to press to pick up a phone call.
USB cradle
Allows you to recharge your device and the second battery (if
available), and to use ActiveSync to synchronize data between your
Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device and your PC.
To recharge the device (or battery), connect the cradle to the
electrical outlet.
To synchronize, connect the cradle to the USB port on your PC.
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The QWERTY Keyboard
Your device provides you with a QWERTY keyboard, which is
similar to a standard keyboard on your PC. To use the hardware
keyboard, slide the screen panel to the right to reveal the
keyboard.
The QWERTY keyboard
You can do the following with the QWERTY keyboard:
To type lowercase letters, press the keys using your thumbs
or fingers.
To use all uppercase letters, press first, and then .
To type a single uppercase letter, press and then press the
corresponding key.
To enter a number or symbol (labeled in red color), press
and then press the corresponding key.
Press the Left/Right SOFT KEY to perform the command
shown in the label above the key.
Press to verify your data entries or exit the program in use.
Press to open the Start menu.
Press the arrow keys for directional movement.
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1.3 Battery Information
Your device contains a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery. Your
device is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original
batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends on
many factors, including your wireless service provider’s network
configuration, signal strength, the temperature of the environment
in which you operate your device, the features and/or settings you
select and use, items attached to your device’s connecting ports,
and your voice, data, and other program usage patterns.
Battery life estimates:
Talk-time: 2.5 – 5 hours
Warning: To reduce risk of fire or burns,
do not disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts, heat above
60oC (140oF), or dispose of in fire or
water. Replace only with manufacturer
specified batteries. Recycle or dispose
of used batteries according to the local
regulations.
Install and Charge the Battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use
your device, you need to install and charge the battery. To install
the battery, slide the battery cover off, and then insert the battery
by aligning the exposed copper part of the battery pack with the
protruding copper conductor. Then, gently push the battery into
place and replace the battery cover.
Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge
cycles. The time needed to fully charge the battery is less than 4
hours. You can charge the battery by:
Connecting your device directly to an external power source.
Plugging the device sync cable into the USB port on your PC.
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Low Battery
When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:
1. Immediately save your current data.
2. Synchronize with your PC (see Section 4 on page 45).
3. Turn off your device.
To check the battery power:
Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power; or,
Tap the Battery icon on the Today screen.
Power information
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1.4 Starting Up
Turn Your PPC-6700 On and Off
To turn on your PPC-6700, press the POWER button on the top of
the device. When you turn on the device for the first time, you are
asked to complete a calibration process. For more information,
see “Calibrate the Device” in this section.
To turn off the device, press POWER again.
Calibrate the Device
Calibrating the device screen involves tapping the center of a
cross with the stylus as it moves around the screen. This process
ensures that when you tap the screen with your stylus, the
tapped item is activated.
If your device does not accurately respond to screen taps, please
follow these steps to re-calibrate it:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.
2. On the General tab, tap Align Screen, and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Buttons Lock
It is possible to lock the buttons on the device, so that the
applications may not be accidentally launched. Once you enable
this feature, only the Power button can turn on your PPC-6700.
To configure the Buttons Lock settings:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal
tab > Buttons.
2. On the Lock tab, select the Lock
all buttons except Power button
check box.
3. Tap OK.
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Note:
The Buttons Lock feature does not disable the phone function of
your PPC-6700. When you enable this feature, you still can use
the buttons on the device to receive or reject an incoming call.
Manage Screen Settings
The device touch screen has three orientation modes: Portrait,
Landscape (right-handed), and Landscape (left-handed). Portrait
mode allows you to get a better view or a better operation of
certain programs on your device, while Landscape mode may be
optimal for viewing longer text files.
To change the orientation, tap Start > Settings > System
tab > Screen, and select the orientation you want: Portrait,
Landscape (right-handed), or Landscape (left-handed).
Portrait mode Landscape mode
To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programs, on
the ClearType tab, select the Enable ClearType check box.
To increase the readability or to see more content on the
screen, on the Text Size tab, adjust the text size by moving
the slider.
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1.5 The Today Screen
The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming
appointments and status indicators. You can tap a section on the
screen to open the associated program.
To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.
To customize the Today screen display, including the
background image, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
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1. Tap to open the Start menu.
2. Tap to view call status information.
3. Tap to view network status and related options.
4. Tap to control device volume level.
5. Displays the current time. Tap and hold to change the clock
mode: Analog or Digital.
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6. Displays the current date. Tap to setup date, time, alarm,
and more.
7. Tap to set owner information.
8. Your day at a glance with reminders. Tap to open the related
program: messages, tasks, and appointments.
9. Tap to open MSN sign-in screen.
10. For first time use, tap this icon to open Sprint PCS Business
Connection download page. When you download and
install it, you can use the Biz Conn Calendar and PCS
Business Conn services (registration required).
11. Tap to open the Calendar screen.
12. Tap to open the Contacts screen.
13. Tap to start Wireless Manager.
14. Tap to open the Power Settings screen.
15. Tap to change the display mode.
Note:
You can access the Today screen from anywhere by tapping
Start > Today.
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Indicators
Following are some of the status icons that you may see on
your device.
Indicates the battery is fully charged. indicates the
battery is very low. indicates the battery charging.
Sound on.
Sound off.
Ringer in vibration mode.
1x data connection is active.
EVDO data connection is active.
ActiveSync connection is active.
ActiveSync connection is not active on the turned on Flight
mode.
Synchronization in progress.
Synchronization error.
Indicates maximum signal strength.
No signal.
Phone is turned off.
No phone service.
Voice call in progress.
Missed call.
New e-mail or text messages.
New voice mail.
Indicates any of wireless function (Phone, Bluetooth, or
Wi-Fi) is turned ON.
indicates the three features are turned OFF.
Indicates the display mode is Portrait mode.
/ indicates the Landscape mode.
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1.6 Using the Start Menu
The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen,
displays a list of programs. It lets you close a screen and switch
from one program to another. You can start a program by scrolling
through the programs list and then pressing ENTER, or by tapping a
program with the stylus.
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1. Tap to display the Today screen.
2. Tap to start a program. The items displayed in Start menu
can be customized by tapping Start > Settings > Personal
tab > Menus.
3. Tap to start a recently-used program.
4. Tap to view and select more programs that are installed in
your device.
5. Tap to change device settings.
6. Tap to see a Help topic for the current screen.
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Program icons
Following are some of the icons for the programs that are already
installed on your device.
ActiveSync. Synchronizes information between your device
and a PC.
AudiblePlayer. Provides you with the newest way to stay
informed and entertained.
Calculator. Performs basic arithmetic and calculations,
such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Calendar. Keeps track of your appointments and creates
meeting requests.
Camera. Snaps photos or shoots video clips with
accompanying audio.
Contacts. Keeps track of your friends and colleagues.
Download Agent. Provides information about the
download status and the downloaded content from the
Internet.
Enroller. Enables you to install and use certificates to
connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Excel Mobile. Creates new workbooks or lets you view and
edit Excel workbooks.
File Explorer. Enables you to organize and manage files on
your device.
Games. Lets you play two pre-installed games: Bubble
Breaker and Solitaire.
Help. Enables you to see Help topics for a program on your
device.
Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer browses Web and
WAP sites, and downloads new programs and files from the
Internet.
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Messaging. Sends and receives e-mail and text messages.
Notes. Creates handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and
recordings.
PCS Business Conn. When you install the PCS Conn Client,
you can access your e-mail more conveniently using the
PCS Business Connection mail account.
Phone. Makes and receives calls, switches between calls
and sets up conference calling.
Pictures & Videos. Collects, organizes, and sorts picture
and video files in the My Pictures folder of your device or on
a storage card.
Pocket MSN. Sends and receives instant messages with
your MSN Messenger contacts.
PowerPoint Mobile. Lets you view and edit PowerPoint
slides and presentations.
Search. Enables you to search contacts, data, and other
information on your device.
Software Store. Lets you connect to the most famous
online store, Handango, to get the stuff you want.
Tasks. Keeps track of your tasks.
Windows Media. Enables the multimedia function on
your device.
Wireless Manager. Allows you to manage the Wi-Fi
connection.
Wireless Modem. Enables your device as an external
modem for a PC by using a USB port, or infrared port.
Word Mobile. Creates new documents or lets you view
and edit Word documents.
Terminal Services Client Allows you to log on a PC
running Terminal Services or Remote Desktop, and use all
the programs available on that PC from your PPC-6700.
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Section 2
Entering and Searching
Information
In This Section
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Using the Keyboard
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer
2.4 Using Block Recognizer
2.5 Using Transcriber
2.6 Using Phone Pad
2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen
2.8 Recording a Note
2.9 Searching Information
Section 2: Entering and Searching InformationSection 2: Entering and Searching Information
2.1 Introduction
When you start a program or select a field that requires text or
numbers, Input Panel automatically becomes available. Input Panel
provides access to the various input methods available on your
PPC-6700, including Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer,
Phone Pad, and Transcriber. By default, the Input Panel icon appears
on the menu bar to indicate which input method is currently
selected. The Input Selector arrow (shown at the right side of the
Input Panel icon) opens a list of available input methods.
Example:
Input Panel (now: Keyboard)
Input Selector arrow
Icon Input method
The on-screen keyboard.
Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer.
Phone Pad
Transcriber
Input Panel icon
To show or hide Input Panel:
Tap the Input Panel icon on the menu bar.
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2.2 Using the Keyboard
To enter text, symbols, and numbers, you can either type using the
QWERTY keyboard or the standard on-screen keyboard. For use of
the hardware keyboard, see “The QWERTY Keyboard” on
Use the Standard On-screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard is available when text entry is possible.
You can enter text by tapping keys on the keyboard that are
displayed on the screen.
To enter text using the on-screen keyboard:
1. In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then
tap Keyboard.
2. Enter text by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard.
To enlarge the on-screen keyboard:
1. Tap the Input Selector arrow, and then tap Options.
2. In the Input method list, select Keyboard.
3. Tap Large Keys.
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2.3 Using Letter Recognizer
With Letter Recognizer, you can write individual letters, numbers,
and punctuation, which are then converted into typed text.
To use Letter Recognizer:
1. In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then tap
Letter Recognizer.
2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated
writing area.
Enter capital letters by writing in the ABC (left) area of
the box.
Enter lower case letters by writing in the abc (middle)
area of the box.
Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of
the box.
Enter punctuation and symbols by writing the desired
character in the 123 (right) area of the box.
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