Sprint Nextel 800w User Manual

GPS*

n EXIT NAVIGATION AND GPS APPLICATIONS:

After using the Sprint Navigation application, press Menu and select Exit so your smart device doesn’t continue to access location data in the background and use power.

n Other GPS applications such as Google Maps,™ Live

Search for Windows Mobile,® and Google Maps may cause power drain even when you are not using the GPS services. Press and hold button to bring up Task Manager and end these applications. Highlight each application and select End Task.

Power Settings

n DECREASE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS: Press Option

and press Brightness. Press Left < to decrease the

brightness, and press .

n SET THE BACKLIGHT TO TURN OFF SOONER:

The display backlight turns off automatically after one minute of inactivity, but you can set it to turn off after 30 seconds. Press Start and select Settings. Select the System tab, and then select Backlight. On the Battery Power tab, select a shut-off interval from the list.

* Within wireless coverage area only. Email, messaging, and GPS

require data services at additional cost. GPS not available in all areas at all times. Wi-Fi within range of Wi-Fi hotspot using 802.11b/g wireless connection. Some Wi-Fi hotspots require fee for usage.

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Battery saving

Tips and Tricks

In addition to charging your Palm®

Treo™ 800w smart device every night,

these simple adjustments will help you

get the most out of your battery.

Battery

n TOP OFF YOUR BATTERY: Your battery will last

longer if you top it off frequently instead of charging when it’s fully drained. You can charge your Treo 800w from a wall outlet (charger included in box), from a computer (with the included USB sync cable) or in your car with a Vehicle Power Adapter (not included, available from Sprint and online from the Palm Store at store.palm.com).

n KEEP YOUR BATTERY COOL: Heat reduces battery

performance, so keep your battery out of the sun or a hot car. If your Treo overheats when charging, it may stop charging.

n CARRY A SPARE: If you plan to spend a lot of time

out and about, like on business trips, it’s a good idea to carry an extra battery. Palm’s Spare Battery Charger is available at an additional cost and includes a spare Treo 800w battery. You can ﬁnd it online at the Palm Store at store.palm.com.

Wi-Fi*

n TURN OFF WI-FI: Even in areas without Wi-Fi, your

smart device will still search for a signal, which uses power. When you don’t need it, press and hold the Wi-Fi button at the top of the device to turn it off.

n SET WI-FI TO TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY: Set

Wi-Fi to stay off until you press the Wi-Fi button. Press Start and select Settings. Select the Connections tab and then select Wi-Fi Prefs . Select On Button Press. Wi-Fi will turn off when your device goes to sleep.

Bluetooth

n TURN OFF BLUETOOTH WIRELESS FEATURE:

Select Menu (right softkey), select Wireless Manager, and tap the Bluetooth button to turn it off

when you’re not using it.

Phone

n TURN OFF YOUR PHONE: If you’re in an area with

no coverage, or you don’t plan to use the phone for awhile—like at night, press and hold Power/End to disconnect from your wireless network.

Email*

Manage email synchronization: To save battery life,

decrease the frequency of automatic email synchronization —especially during off-peak hours.

n ADJUST PEAK AND OFF-PEAK TIMES: Press Start

and select Programs. Select ActiveSync , press Menu (right softkey) and select Schedule. Then adjust Off-Peak Times—like synching 4 hours after work or not synching late at night. You can also adjust Peak Times.

n CUSTOMIZE HIGH-TRAFFIC PERIODS: Press Start

and select Programs. Select ActiveSync , press Menu (right softkey) and select Schedule. Select the Peak Times link at the bottom of the screen and adjust days and times (e.g., if you work Monday– Thursday, select those days as your peak times). Press .

n MANUALLY SYNC: Follow the directions above,

then once you get to the Off-Peak Times list, select Manually. To initiate a manual sync, press Start , select Programs, and select ActiveSync . Press Sync .

n MANAGE PERSONAL EMAIL: To optimize battery

power, select an appropriate synchronization schedule and set other parameters. For example, choose to download only the message headers or to not download attachments.