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Please Read Before Proceeding

THIS DEVICE IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX.

DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING.

WHEN INSERTING YOUR SIM CARD, MAKE SURE THE DEVICE IS POWERED OFF, AND THAT THE SIM CARD SNAPS INTO THE SOCKET.

YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE DEVICE’S OUTER CASING.

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where ammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or re resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations. Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fuelling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS

Some countries re quire full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when using the recording feature of your T-Mobile MDA III.

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Important Safety Precautions

When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken against possible legal liabilities and damages.

n ELECTRICAL SAFETY

This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the battery pack PH26B Other usage will invalidate any approval given to this product and may be dangerous.

n SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT

The interference would be caused by this product to an aircraft's navigation system and its network. In most countries, using this product on board an airplane is against the law.

n SAFETY FOR ENVIRONMENTS

Do no use this product in gas stations. Also the use of this product is prohibited in fuel storehouse, chemical plants and locations containing explosives.

n SAFETY ON THE ROAD

Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services with the handheld device, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hand-free devices as an alternative is allowed.

n SAFETY FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

This product may cause malfunctions of medical equipment. In most hospital or medical centers, use of this product is forbidden.

n NON-IONISING RADIATION

This product should be operated in the suggested normal condition only to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.

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Contents (To be updated.)

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9

1.1 Knowing Your Device ...................... 10

1.2 Battery........................................... 12

1.3 Accessories .................................... 14

Chapter 2 Knowing Your T-Mobile MDA III 15

2.1 Starting Up..................................... 16

2.2 Entering Information....................... 22

2.3 Writing on the Screen ..................... 26

2.4 Drawing on the Screen.................... 28

2.5 Recording a Message ...................... 29

2.6 Finding Information ........................ 30

Chapter 3 Using Your T-Mobile MDA III 31

3.1 About Your Phone ........................... 32

3.2 Making a Call.................................. 35

3.3 Receiving a call............................... 38

3.4 In-Call Options ............................... 38

3.5 Contacts Information ...................... 40

3.6 Photo Contacts ............................... 43

3.7 Voice Dial ....................................... 47

3.8 Additional Dialing Information ......... 53

3.9 Securing Your Phone....................... 54

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Chapter 4 Synchronizing Information 55

4.1 Using ActiveSync ............................ 56

4.2 Synchronizing Information............... 57

4.3 Infrared and Bluetooth Connection... 60

4.4 ActiveSync Errors............................ 66

Chapter 5 Personalizing Your Phone 60

5.1 Device Settings............................... 62

5.2 Phone Settings ............................... 70

Chapter 6 Getting Connected 73

6.1 About Connections.......................... 74

6.2 Connecting to the Internet .............. 74

6.3 Wireless Manager ........................... 77

6.4 Wireless LAN Manager..................... 77

6.5 Terminal Services Client................... 81

6.6 Bluetooth ....................................... 83

6.7 Wireless Modem ............................. 94

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Chapter 7 Using Microsoft Outlook 96

7.1 Calendar......................................... 97

7.2 Contacts......................................... 99

7.3 Tasks ............................................. 101

7.4 Notes ............................................ 102

Chapter 8 Messaging Features 103

8.1 E-mail Messages ............................. 104

8.2 MSN Messenger.............................. 108

8.3 MMS Messages ............................... 109

Chapter 9 Applications 115

9.1 Pocket Word ................................... 116

9.2 Pocket Excel................................... 117

9.3 Windows Media Player .................... 118

9.4 Pictures.......................................... 118

9.5 ClearVue PPT.................................. 120

9.6 ClearVue PDF ................................. 123

9.7 KSE Truefax 2.0 .............................. 124

9.8 MIDlet Manager.............................. 128

9.9 ZIP ................................................ 132

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Chapter 10 Using Camera and Album 133

10.1 About Camera and Album ..................... 134

10.2 Camera................................................ 135

10.3 Album ................................................. 143

Appendix A Maintaining Your T-Mobile MDA III 153

Adding or Removing Programs....................... 154

Managing Memory ........................................ 155

Backing Up Files ........................................... 156

Resetting the T-Mobile MDA III ..................... 157

Appendix B Regulatory Notices 158

Regulatory Agency IDs.................................. 159

European Union Notice.................................. 160

FCC Compliance Statement............................ 161

Important Health and Safety Information ....... 162

Troubleshooting ............................................ 165

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

1.1 Knowing Your Device

1.2 Battery

1.3 Accessories

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1.1 Knowing Your T-Mobile MDA III

Top View , Left-Side View, and Front View

MMC/SD Cards or SDIO Accessories Slot

Slot for a MMC/SD card or a SDIO accessory.

Contacts

Press for quick access to your Contacts.

Record

Press to record a voice note or to launch voice commander.

Volume

Press UP/DOWN to adjust the volume of your device.

Camera

Pr ess t o laun ch ca m era /video program. Press again to take a picture.

Infrared Port

Enables you t o exc ha ng e fi le( s) or data with ot her devices without cables or wires.

Start

Press to display the program menu.

Talk/Send

Press to answer an incoming call or to dial a number.

Messaging

Press for quick access to Email/SMS messages.

Power Button/Backlight

Press to turn ON/OFF your T-

Mobile MDA III or Backlight.

Earphone Plug

Plug earphones here to listen to

audio les or use the phone's

hands-free function.

Speaker

Listen to audio les or a phone

call from here.

Calendar

Press for quick access

to your calendar.

Touch Screen

Pocket IE

Press to launch the

browser to surf the Internet.

OK/Close

End

Press to end a call.

Navigation Pad

Press to move up/down and left/right through any of the drop down menus or program instructions; select by pressing the action key on the center of the pad.

QWERTY Keyboard

Press to enter letter/ symbol.

Right-Side View, Back View, and Bottom View

Car Antenna Connector

You can attach your phone to a car antenna to utilize the superior reception quality.

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Stylus and Stylus Slot

Notication LED

On the right:

For GSM standby, GSM message, GSM network status, PDA notication, PDA charging status.

On the left:

For Bluetooth (in blue) or Wi-Fi (in green) system notication of powered-on and ready to transmit RF signal.

Sync Connector

Use this connector when synchronizing, transmitting data, or recharging.

Self-Portrait Mirror

Camera Lens

Battery

Lock/Unlock Latch

Press to release the back

battery.

Soft Reset

Use the stylus to reset your

device.

Microphone

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1.2 Battery

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or burns, do not disas-

semble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, heat above 60℃ (140℉), or dispose of in re or water. Replace only with manufacturer specied batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries as stipulated by local regulations.

Your T-Mobile MDA III contains a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery under the back cover. Battery power depends on whether you are talking on the phone, using the PDA, or if the device is on standby.

Battery life estimates:

n Talk-time: 3 - 4 hrs.

n PDA: 15 hrs (approx.).

n Standby: 168 hrs (approx.).

n Data retention time: 72 hrs.

The above are based on using one function at a time. Battery life may vary with switching between functions.

Data retention

It is vital to keep your battery charged. Because your T-Mobile MDA III does not have a hard drive, all data and any new programs you install are stored in the RAM. If the battery completely drains, any data or new programs you installed will be erased. Only the default programs that came with the device at the time of purchase will remain.

To prevent this kind of data loss, a portion of the main battery will keep your data safe for 72 hours if your device runs out of power. An additional battery, the internal backup battery, is designed to keep your data safe when you remove the main battery. It will keep the data safe for

20 minutes.

WARNING: Be sure to check that the internal backup

battery power remains at least at 50% OR ABOVE before you remove the main battery by tapping

System tab > Power

> Settings >

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To recharge your device

You can recharge your device in the following ways:

1. Place your T-Mobile MDA III in the cradle and connect the cradle to an external power source with the AC adapter. Before using your T-Mobile MDA III for the rst time, charge the battery for

8 hours. Place it in the cradle for a short

at least time each day to recharge it to its full capacity.

2. Connect the AC adapter into the optional USB cable plug. Connect your T-Mobile MDA III directly to an external power source.

Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet

3. Plug the AC adapter into the optional AC adapter converter. Connect the sync connector of your T-Mobile MDA III directly to an external power source without using the cradle.

4. If you have a spare battery for your T-Mobile MDA III, you can also put it into the cradle slot for recharging.

Connect to your T-Mobile MDA III's Sync connector

Connect to the sync connector of your TMobile MDA III

Connect the USB synchronization cable to your PC

Connect to the AC adapter

Put a spare battery into the slot for recharging

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When the battery is low

When the low-battery warning message appears, immediately save any data you are working on, perform a synchronization with your PC, and turn off your T-Mobile MDA III. If your device shuts down, the internal backup battery will protect the data for about 20 minutes.

1.3 Accessories

USB Cradle

Your T-Mobile MDA III comes with a USB cradle. This allows you to recharge your T-Mobile MDA III with the AC adapter, as well as synchronize information between your T-Mobile MDA III and a PC using ActiveSync.

To synchronize, the USB Cradle must be plugged into an available USB port on your PC.

To recharge the battery, you must plug the AC adapter into the back of the cradle.

AC Adapter and Converter

The AC adapter and the AC adapter converter allow you to recharge your device without the cradle.

Plug the AC adapter into the back of the cradle

USB Sync Cable

The optional USB cable allows you to synchronize with your desktop without the cradle.

Stereo Headset

The stereo headset has a volume control jog dial and a button that you can press to pick up a phone call in handsfree mode.

Chapter 2

Knowing Your T-Mobile MDA III

2.1 Starting Up

2.2 Entering Information

2.3 Writing on the Screen

2.4 Drawing on the Screen

2.5 Recording a Message

2.6 Finding Information

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2.1 Starting Up

Screen Tapping, Calibration and Recalibration

When you rst start up your T-Mobile MDA III, 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 that when you tap the screen with your stylus, the item tapped is activated.

To re-calibrate the screen:

If your device does not accurately respond to screen taps, you will need to re-calibrate it.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Screen.

2. Tap the Align Screen button on the General tab to re-calibrate the screen as described above.

When aligning the touch screen, tap the target rmly and accurately.

Screen Orientation

To switch the orientation of your LCD screen between the Portrait and Landscape mode, select the Orientation options

by tapping > Settings > System tab > Screen. The Portrait mode allows you to get a better view or a better operation for certain programs on your T-Mobile MDA III, while Landscape may be optimal for longer text les.

For easier reading of text in programs that support ClearType, tap the ClearType tab, and then select Enable ClearType.

To increase readability or see more content by adjusting the size of text in programs that support it, tap the Text Size tab.

Move the slider to make text larger or smaller.

Portrait Mode

Landscape Mode

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The Today screen

The Today screen displays important information such as today’s appointments and status icons for your device. Tap the information listed on the Today screen to open the associated program.

1. Tap to go to a program.

2. Tap to view call status information.

3. Tap to view network status and options.

4. Tap to change volume or mute all sounds.

5. Tap and hold to change time format.

6. Tap to change date and time.

7. Tap to change owner information.

8. Your day at a glance period. Tap to open the associated program.

9. Tap to create a new item.

10. Tap to disconnect ActiveSync or tap to turn on/off

Bluetooth, or the WLAN icon to activate the Wireless LAN

Manager program.

To go back to the Today screen when you are using other programs, just tap > Today on the menu.

To customize the Today screen display, including the background image, tap > Settings > Personal tab > Today (For more information, please see Chapter 5).

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Indicators

The following are some indicators that you may see.

Indicators Meaning

/ /

Indicates Sound OFF or ON. Tap to adjust volume or vibration.

Main battery at full strength/No battery.

Main battery low/very low.

Backup battery is very low.

GPRS is available.

Indicates that the Caller ID monitor program is not yet ready to receive calls.

GPRS/PC connection is active.

Indicates that you are roaming in a different network area.

Notication that one or more instant messages were received.

Notication that one or more mobile e-mail/SMS messages were received.

The ON/OFF status and signal strength of the mobile phone connection.

One or more wireless networks are detected, but not yet connected.

Indicates that your T-Mobile MDA III has WLAN connection.

This indicator will display if more notication icons need to be displayed and there is no room to display them. Tap the icon to view all notication icons.

Notications

Your device reminds you in a variety of ways when you have something to do or when you have received a SMS. For example, if you’ve set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, you will be notied in any of the following ways:

n A message box appears on the screen.

n A sound, which you can specify, is played.

n A light ashes on your device.

n The device vibrates.

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To choose reminder types and sounds for your device, tap

> Settings > Personal > Sounds & Notications. The

options you choose here apply throughout the device.

Navigation Bar

The navigation bar, located at the top of the screen, displays active programs and current time, and enables you to switch between programs and close screens.

1. Tap to switch to a program.

2. Tap to switch to a program that you recently used.

3. Tap to see more programs.

4. Tap to change device settings.

5. Tap to see a Help topic for the current screen.

Command bar

Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the Input Panel button.

1.To create a new item in the current program, tap New.

2. Tap to select menu commands.

3. Tap to select button commands.

4. Tap to display the input panel.

To see the name of a button, tap and hold the stylus on the button. Drag the stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out.

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Pop-Up menus

Use pop-up menus to quickly perform an action on an item. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the item that you want to perform the action on. When the menu appears, tap the action you want to perform, or tap anywhere outside the menu to close it without performing an action.

Programs

You can switch from one program to another by selecting it from the menu.

To access a program, tap > Programs, and then the program name.

You can also switch to some programs by pressing a program button on your device. For more information about the Button settings, please see Chapter 5.

Please keep in mind that not all of the programs listed here are installed on your device at the time of purchase.

The following table contains a partial list of programs on your device. Look on the Companion CD for additional programs that you can install onto your device.

Icon Description

ActiveSync synchronizes information between your device and

PC.

Calendar keeps track of your appointments and creates meeting

requests.

Contacts keeps track of your friends and colleagues.

Inbox sends and receives E-mail/ SMS messages.

Pocket IE browses Web sites, and downloads new programs and

les from the Internet.

Notes creates handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and record-

ings.

Phone makes and receives calls, switches between calls and sets

up conference calling.

Tasks keeps track of your tasks and reminds you of important

meetings or appointments.

Icon Description

Windows Media plays sound or video les.

Pocket Excel creates, views, and edits Excel workbooks.

Pocket Word creates, views, and edits MS-Word documents.

MSN Messenger sends, and receives instant messages.

Pictures collects, organizes, and sorts .jpg picture les.

Calculator performs basic arithmetic.

Games such as Jawbreaker and Solitaire are included.

File Explorer views all the les on your T-Mobile MDA III.

Camera snaps photos or shoots video clips.

Album collects, organizes and sorts .JPG/.BMP/.GIF les.

Photo Contacts inputs the image les according to your Contacts

list and sets up the Caller ID function.

MMS Composer sends and receives MMS messages.

ClearVue PDF enables you to view PDF les on your

MDA III

ClearVue PPT allows you to view presentation les (.PPT) on your

T-Mobile MDA III.

Fonix Voice Apps enables you to use your voice to call contacts, or

dial a phone number.

KSE TrueFax 2.0 sends and receives fax documents.

MIDlet Manager installs, runs and deletes Java MIDlets.

Wireless Manager manages access to wireless connections.

WLAN Manager allows you to manage the WiFi connection.

Wireless Modem Uses your T-Mobile MDA III as an external

modem for a PC.

SIM Manager collects, organizes and sorts the Contacts list stored

in your SIM card.

xBackup backs up your T-Mobile MDA III les.

ZIP allows you to save memory and increase storage capacity.

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2.2 Entering Information

You can enter information on your device in the following ways:

n Synchronizing: Using ActiveSync, exchange infor-

mation between your PC and device. (For more information on ActiveSync, see Chapter 4.)

n Typing: Using the Input Panel or the QWERTY key-

board on the bottom of your device, enter typed text into the device. You can do this by tapping keys on the screen soft keyboard, by pressing the QWERTY keyboard, or by using the handwriting recognition software.

n Writing: Using the stylus, write directly on the screen.

n Dr awing: Using the stylu s, draw directly on the

screen.

n Recording: Create a stand-alone recording or embed

a recording into a document or note.

Using the Input Panel

Use the input panel to enter information in any program on your device. You can either type using the QWERTY Key-

board, soft Keyboard or write using Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, or Transcriber. In any case, the char-

acters appear as typed text on the screen.

Typing on the QWERTY Keyboard

Slide the main screen upward to reveal the QWERTY keyboard.

To type lowercase letters, press the keys with your thumbs or ngers.

To type a single uppercase letter or symbol, press the key.

To type capital letters, press > to release it press

> again.

To type a number or symbol, press key. Press twice to type a serial of numbers symbols.

Tap to open the selected input panel

Tap to change input panel options

Tap to select an input panel

Tap to see the lists of input panels

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Using the Soft Keyboard

To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button

. To see your choices tap the arrow next to the Input

Panel button.

Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then

Keyboard.

To type lowercase letters, tap the keys with the stylus.

To type a single uppercase letter or symbol, tap the Shift key. To tap multiple uppercase letters or symbols, tap the CAP key. You can also tap and hold the stylus on the key and drag up to type a single uppercase letter.

To add a space, in addition to tapping the space bar, you can also tap and hold any key and then drag the stylus to the right.

To backspace one character, instead of tapping the backspace key, you can also tap and hold any key and then drag the stylus to the left across at least two others.

To insert a carriage return, tap and hold the stylus anywhere on the keyboard and drag down.

When you use the input panel, your device anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is automatically inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate.

To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested at one time:

Tap to add the word if this is the right one for you

Tap > Setti ng > Pe rsonal tab > In pu t > Word

Completion tab.

For more information about Input settings, please see

Chapter 5.

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Using the Letter Recognizer

With the Letter Recognizer, you can write letters using the stylus just as you would on paper.

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then

Letter Recognizer.

2. Write a letter in the box.

When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. For specic instructions on using Letter

Recognizer, with Letter Recognizer open, tap the question

mark next to the writing area.

Using the Block Recognizer

With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes using the stylus that are similar to those used on other devices.

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then

Block Recognizer.

2. Write a letter in the box.

When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. For specic instructions on using Block

Recognizer, with Block Recognizer open, tap the question

mark next to the writing area.

Switching to Transcriber

With Transcriber, you can write anywhere on the screen us- ing the stylus just as you would write on paper. Unlike Letter

Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence

or more of information. Pause and let Transcriber change the written characters to typed characters.

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button , and then Transcriber.

2. Write anywhere on the screen.

For specic instructions on using Transcriber, with Tran-

scriber open, tap the question mark in the lower right-hand

corner of the screen.

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To punctuate in Transcriber:

1. Tap the keyboard button

2. Tap the desired punctuation.

3. Tap the keyboard button

on the tool bar.

again to hide the keyboard.

To learn writing in Transcriber:

1. Tap button

2. A Letter Shapes Selector screen will appear:

n At the bottom of the screen, select the character you

wish to explore.

n At the top of the screen, tap the picture of this character.

It will slowly redraw, showing the writing sequence.

n Select how often you write the character using that

method.

NOTE: When you nish the selection through all the letters,

you can save as a prole by tapping File > Save > And enter a name for the prole.

on the tool bar.

Using Proles

Letter Shape Selector supports two proles: Master or Guest:

n Mas te r: is typica lly used by the T-Mob il e MDA III' s

primary user. This prole is unaffected by any settings.

Guest: is for temporary device usage by another person.

Guest user

Editing/Selecting Text

Each input program provides cursor keys to move through text and backspace so that you can correct spelling, grammar or insert additional information. Alternatively, you can use your stylus to make an insert.

To select typed text, drag the stylus across the text you want to select. You can cut, copy, and paste text by tapping and holding the selected words and then tapping an editing com mand on the pop up menu, or by tapping the command on the Edit menu.

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2.3 Writing on the Screen

In any program that accepts writing, such as Notes, and in the

Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use

your stylus to write directly on the screen. Write as you would on paper. You can edit and format what you have written and convert the information into typed text at a later time.

Tap the pen button to switch to writing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write.

Some programs that accept writing may not have the pen button. See the manual for that program to nd out how to switch to writing mode.

Selecting writing

If you want to edit or format writing, you must select it rst.

1. Tap the button again to exit the writing mode. This helps to select the written text more easily.

2. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears.

3. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text you want to select.

If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Edit, then Undo and try again.

You can cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text, by tapping and holding the selected words and then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tapping the command on the Edit menu.

Tap the Pen button and use your stylus like a pen

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Converting writing to text:

1. On the writing note, tap Tools and Recognize from the menu bar.

2. If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping Recognize on the Tools menu (or tap and hold the selected words and then tap Recognize on the pop up menu).

If a word is not recognized, it will be left as writing. And if the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of alternates or return to the original writing.

Tap and hold the incorrect word (tap one word at a time), then tap Alternates from the pop-up menu. A menu with a list of alternate words appears. Tap the word you want to use, or tap the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing.

The writing is

To get good recognition:

1. Write neatly.

2. Write on the lines and draw descanters below the line. Write the cross of the “t” and apostrophes below the top line so that they are not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the bottom line.

3. For better recognition, use a zoom level of 150% or higher by tapping Tools > Zoom to change the zoom level.

4. Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so that the device can easily tell where words begin and end.

5. Hyp he nat ed wor ds, for eign wo rd s that use sp ec ial characters such as accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted.

If you edit or add to a word after attempting to recognize it, the new writing will not be included if you attempt to recognize it again.

converted into typed text

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2.4 Drawing on the Screen

You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be re-sized, while writing cannot.

To create a drawing:

Cross three ruled lines on your rst stroke. A drawing box appears. Subsequent strokes in, or touching, the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing.

The drawing box indicates

To select a drawing:

If you want to edit or format a drawing, you must select it rst.

1. Tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. To select multiple drawings, deselect the pen button and then drag to select the drawings you want.

2. You can cut, copy, and paste selected drawings by tapping and holding the selected drawing and then tapping an editing command on the pop up menu, or by tapping the command on the Edit menu. To re-size a drawing, make sure the Pen button is not selected, and drag a selection handle.

To change the zoom level so it is easier to work or view your drawing, tap Tools and then select a zoom level.

the boundaries of the

drawing

Pen button

2.5 Recording a Message

In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. In Calendar, Tasks, and

Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab.

In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note rst. In the

Messaging program, you can also add a recording to an

e-mail message.

To create a recording:

To add a recording to a note, open the note before recording.

Tap > Notes

If you do not see the Record/Playback toolbar, tap

3. Hold your device’s microphone near your mouth or another

sound source.

4. To start recording, tap . A beep will sound.

5. To stop recording, tap new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon.

6. To play a recording, tap in the open note or tap the recording in the note list.

You can also invoke the

Record/Playback toolbar

the Record button, the rst button from the top on the left side of your T-Mobile MDA III.

To quickly create a recording, hold down the Record button. When you hear the beep, begin your recording. Release the button when you are nished. The new recording is stored in the open note or as a stand-alone recording if no note is open.

. Two beeps will sound. The

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Indicates an embedded recording

Tap to show or hide the Recording tool bar

by pressing

Tap to begin recording

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Change recording formats

In the note list, tap Tools > Options > Global Input Options link (at the bottom of the page).

Mo bile Voice is a 2.4 KB audi o code c (com pre s sor /

decompressor). It is the recommended format because it provides good voice recording and takes up far less storage space than PCM.

Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) provides slightly better

sound quality. However, PCM recordings may take up to 50 times more storage space than Mobile Voice recordings.

PCM cannot be used to create recordings that are embed-

ded in notes.

2.6 Finding Information

The Find feature on your T-Mobile MDA III helps you quickly locate the information you need.

1. Tap > Programs > Find.

2. In

Find, enter the le name, word, or other information you

want to search for. If you have looked for this item before, tap the Find arrow and select the item from the list.

3. To he lp narrow your search, select a data type under

Type

4. Tap Go. The My Documents folder and sub-folders are searched.

5. In the Results list, tap the item you want to open.

To quickly nd information that is taking up storage space on your device, select Larger than 64 KB in Type.

Chapter 3

Using Your T-Mobile MDA III

3.1 About Your Phone

3.2 Making a Call

3.3 Receiving a Call

3.4 In-Call Options

3.5 Contacts Information

3.6 Photo Contacts

3.7 Voice Dial

3.8 Additional Dialing Information

3.9 Securing Your Phone

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3.1 About Your Phone

Like a standard mobile phone, you can use your T-Mobile

MDA III to keep track of calls and send SMS messages.

You can also take notes while talking, dialing directly from

Microsoft Contacts, and easily transfer contacts between

your SIM card and the RAM of your device.

The phone dialer screen

To access the Phone Dialer Screen, tap > Phone, or press on your T-Mobile MDA III. From this screen, you

can access Call History, Speed Dial and Phone Setting. Signal status information and icons that tell you about your call include:

1. Indicates the strength of the signal.

2. Last number called are displayed here.

3. Touchscreen keypad.

4. Clear, or copy pasted numbers.

5. Tap to access the phone settings.

6. Tap to make a note during a call.

7. Tap to select your contact from the open Contacts list.

8. Tap to make a call.

9. Stores frequently called numbers.

10. View all history including all received, dialed and missed calls.

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The navigation pad and dialing

1. Phone Dialer Screen: Press to activate the Phone Dialer Screen.

1. Take Call: Press to take an incoming call.

1. Speakerphone: During a call, press and hold to turn the speakerphone ON or OFF.

1. Dial: Press to dial a phone number.

2. Scroll Up: Press to scroll up through a list, or enter Call history

3. End C al l : P re s s t o e nd a c all o r to end a G PR S connection.

4. Call History: After launching the Phone Dialer Screen, press to enter the Call History feature.

5. Scroll Down: Press to scroll down through a list.

6. Action Key: Press to select a menu item, or to enter

Speed Dial.

7. Speed Dial: After launching the Phone Dialer Screen, press to enter the Speed Dial feature.

Indicators

Below are some explanations for the phone status icons:

Indicator Meaning

Phone off or out of network service. Tap this icon to turn ON the phone

In network service, tap this icon to turn OFF the phone.

Indicates that signal is at full strength.

Unread E-mail or SMS. Tap the icon to view unread SMS or E-mail.

GPRS is available.

Indicates that the Caller ID monitor program is not yet ready to receive calls.

Connection in progress. The icon will disappear when you are connected to your ISP.

GPRS/PC connection is active.

Call Missed. Tap this icon to view the call(s) you missed.

Voice call active/Call on hold.

Speakerphone is ON.

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Entering your PIN

Most SIM cards are preset with a PIN (Personal Identication Number). This PIN is provided by T-Mobile, which you need to enter whenever you use your device. (For more information on installing your SIM card into your T-Mobile MDA III, please see the illustrations in the Quick

Start Guide.)

1. Enter the preset PIN assigned by T-Mobile.

2. Tap button.

If your PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card will be blocked. If this happens, you can unblock it with the PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) from T-Mobile.

Checking your connection

By default, your T-Mobile MDA III will automatically connect to your service provider’s network once you have inserted a SIM card and entered the required PIN code. The icon indicates that you are connected to your service provider's network. A full strength signal is indicated by

. As the strength of the signal diminishes so will the number of vertical bars in the icon, with

no bars indicating no signal.

LEGAL NOTICE: In many countries you are required by law to turn off your phone on board an

aircraft. Turning off the power of your T-Mobile MDA III doesn't turn off the phone function. You must turn on the Flight Mode in order to disconnect the connection to the wireless network.

Turning ON the Flight Mode

To turn OFF your wireless connection to your operator’s network, you can switch your phone connection mode to Flight mode. You can turn the Flight Mode T-Mobile MDA III actually turned ON.

1. While using any program on your T-Mobile MDA III, tap in the title bar at the top of the phone’s display.

2. Tap the Turn on ight mode or Turn off ight mode option in the pop-up dialog box.

3. Select the Turn off ight mode to receive calls

You can use any programs on your device during a call. To quickly switch back to the Phone

Dialer Screen, tap , or tap > Phone.

On or Off while keeping your

Adjusting the phone volume

1. During a call, tap or press the volume buttons on the side of your device.

2. You can select to adjust the phone volume (ring) or

device volume (notication levels and MP3) on the pop-up menu.

3. If you select Vibrate mode, will appear in the title bar at the top of the phone display.

4. Turn off the volume by choosing the Off option.

To adjust the conversation phone volume, you must do it during a call. Adjusting the volume at another time will affect the ring, notication and MP3 sound levels.

3.2 Making a Call

With your T-Mobile MDA III, you can make a call from the Dialer,

Contacts, Speed Dial, Call History, and SIM Manager.

Making a call from the Dialer

The most direct method is by using the Phone keypad.

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1. Press to bring up the dialer screen.

2. Tap the number on the keypad then tap

button.

or press

Backspacing and deleting

If you tap a wrong number, you can back space to erase individual numbers one at a time.

You can also delete all the numbers in the window by tapping

Edit > Clear from the Dialer screen.

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Making a call from Contacts

You can make a call from Contacts in the following ways:

1. Press the Microsoft Contacts button in the upper left corner

of your T-Mobile MDA III.

2. Find the contact, and then press the button twice (Once to send to the dialer screen and once to call.)

NOTE: The pop-up number right after pressing button will display to call Work Tel by default. However, you can customize it so that the mobile number or E-mail is displayed instead.

3. Tap at the bottom of the Dialer screen. This will invoke

Microsoft Contacts. Select a contact in the contact list and

then press twice.

The pop-up number right after pressing the button will display to call Work Tel by default. However, you can customize it so that the mobile number or E-mail is displayed instead.

A. In the Contacts list, tap the w in the right column next to

the contact you want to customize. A pop-up menu will display the phone numbers and E-mail addresses for this contact with a dot next to the priority number.

B. In the pop-up menu select a priority. If you selected

mobile number, m should now be in the right column next to the contact.

C. You can press the Left or Right button on the navigation

pad, the number of the selected contact on the screen will change > display the mobile number, work number or E-mail in turn.

Tap the w here to pop-up all the phoned

numbers and E-mail for this contact

Making a call from Call History

1. In the Dialer screen mode, tap , or just press the

Right button on the navigation pad.

2. Find the call details by rst selecting the category it is led under. For example, if it is in All calls, select All calls from the drop down menu in the top-left corner.

3. Use the navigation pad to nd the number and then tap or the icon to the left of the number you wish to call.

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Call History icons include:

incoming calls

outgoing calls

missed calls.

Making a call from Speed Dial

Create Speed Dial to call frequently-used numbers with a single tap. The number must already exist in Contacts before you can create a Speed Dial entry.

1. From the Phone keypad, tap > New.

2. Tap the desired contact name and number.

3. In the Location eld, tap the Up/Down arrows to select an available location to assign as the new

Speed Dial entry. (The rst Speed Dial location is reserved for your voice mail.)

By memorizing the position in the Speed Dial list of a number, you can dial the number by enter- ing its position number.

By default the Location function will give you the next available position in the Speed Dial setting screen. If you want to put a number in a position that is already occupied, the new number will replace the number already there.

Tips for using Speed Dial

To create a Speed Dial entry from Contacts: tap and hold the contact name > tap Add to Speed

Dial > and then tap the Up/Down arrows to select an available location to assign as the new

speed dial entry.

To delete a Speed Dial entry: go to the Speed Dial list > tap and hold the contact name in the box to the right of the assigned speed dial number > and then tap Delete.

Checking your Voice Mail

By default, the rst Speed Dial location is your voice mailbox. When you insert your SIM card into your T-Mobile MDA III, it will automatically detect and set by default the voice mailbox number of your service provider.

On the Phone Dialer screen, tap or press the Left button on the navigation pad, select Voice Mail and then press .

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Making a call from SIM Manager

SIM Manager allows you to view the contents of your SIM card, transfer contacts to Microsoft Contacts on your T-Mobile MDA III, and make a call from SIM.

1. Tap > Programs > SIM Manager > wait for your SIM card contents to load.

2. Tap and hold the name or phone number of the person you wish to call, and then select Call from the pop-up menu.

3.3 Receiving a call

Answering an incoming call

When you receive a phone call, a message will appear, giving you an option to either answer or ignore the incoming call.

1. Tap Answer, or press on your device.

Ignore or press to silence the phone and reject the call. This may route the call to your voice

2. Tap mail, depending on your service provider.

Ending a call

Once an incoming or outgoing call is in progress, you can press or tap on the Dialer screen to hang up.

3.4 In-Call Options

Putting a call on hold

Your T-Mobile MDA III noties you when you have another incoming call and gives you the choice of rejecting or accepting the call. If you accept, you can choose to switch between the two callers or set up a conference call between all three parties.

1. Tap Answer to take the 2nd call and put the 1st one on hold.

2. To end the 2nd call and go back to the 1

Swapping between calls

You can choose to switch between 2 callers by pressing .

one, tap or press .

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Setting up conference calls:

1. Either put a call on hold, dial a 2nd number and wait for it to be picked up. Or, accept a 2nd incoming call when you already have one in progress.

2. In the screen that appears tap .

3. If the conference connection is successful the word Conference will appear at the top of the Phone

Dialer screen.

4. To add additional people to your conference call, tap , key in the number, and then

to return and continue.

Making notes during a call

Regardless of whether you call from the Phone Dialer, Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial or

SIM Manager, you can take notes during a call. After you have nished the note it will be saved

as an attachment to your call in one of the Call History folders.

Writing a note:

1. During a call, just tap the icon at the bottom of the screen.

2. Use any of the input methods to record your note and then tap OK. You can nish your note during or after the call.

Viewing a note:

1. In Call History list, tap and hold the desired number, then tap View Note in the pop up menu. (The

icon indicates a note.)

2. Or, go to Notes, and then tap the name of the le in the list. (For more information, see Chapter 2

Entering Information.)

Turning ON the speakerphone

Your device has a speakerphone allowing you to talk hands-free or let other people listen to the conversation.

1. Wait until the phone is ringing.

2. Hold down until the speakerphone comes ON and the icon appears in the status bar.

3. To turn OFF the speakerphone hold down again.

WARNING: To avoid damage to your hearing, do not leave your T-Mobile MDA III on speakerphone mode and hold it against your ear.

Muting a call

You can mute your microphone during a call so that you can hear the caller without being heard. From the Phone Dialer keypad, tap to mute or unmute a call.

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3.5 Contacts Information

Contacts can be imported in the following ways:

1. From your SIM card: Use your SIM card on your T-Mobile MDA III and another device; while using the other device you create one or more new contacts on the SIM card.

2. From your Call History: New contact numbers can be found in incoming or missed calls.

Why import contacts to Microsoft Contacts?

n Backup your SIM numbers to your T-Mobile MDA III.

n When setting Speed Dial numbers, it must be based on those

contacts in Microsoft Contacts, not on the SIM card.

n Creating Contacts in Microsoft Contacts creates more

detailed records.

n While using Photo Contacts, data of contacts fully mirror

those in Microsoft Contacts.

SIM Manager

Creating a SIM contact:

1. To open SIM Manager, tap > Programs > SIM Manager

> wait for your SIM card contents to load.

2. After the SIM contents have loaded, tap New.

3. Fill in the Name and Phone details then tap Add.

Transferring contacts from SIM to Microsoft Contacts:

On SIM Manager, tap Tools > Select All > and then Save to

Contacts. Press and hold the center of the navigation pad

when a contact has been selected, or tap and hold a contact from the list > and then select Save to Contacts from the pop-up menu.

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Saving personal numbers:

You can choose to save your personal phone numbers in a separate screen in SIM Manager.

1. Tap > Programs > SIM Manager > Tools > and then

List of Own Numbers.

2. Add a number to the screen and then tap OK.

Call History

Adding a Contact from Call History to Microsoft Contacts:

1. Find the call details you want to add.

2. Press and hold the stylus or press and hold the center button of navigation pad; select Save to Contacts in the pop-up menu that appears.

3. In the Save to Contacts screen, add additional contact details and press the navigation pad center or tap OK.

The call details in the Call History will then be amended and displayed under the name, not the phone number, when the contact is created

Viewing calls details

Tap in the top left corner of the screen and then select a category from the drop down menu. Calls are categorized as follows:

n All Calls: displays all calls made to and from the phone in

chronological order.

n Missed : displays calls that were not answered.

n Outgoing : displays calls made from the phone.

n Incoming : displays calls made to the phone.

n By Caller: list calls alphabetically by caller.

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Viewing call duration:

Go to Call History, nd the call, and then tap once on the time called.

Deleting individual calls:

Tap and hold the stylus on the call to be deleted, and then select delete from the pop-up menu.

Deleting all calls:

Tap Tools > and then Delete all Calls.

Limiting the size of Call History:

Tap > Call Timers and then the box under Delete

call history items older than. In the drop down menu select

a time period, then tap OK.

3.6 Photo Contacts

Photo Contacts make your T-Mobile MDA III more fun and

practical. It allows you to assign still or animated photos to the entries in your Contacts. When a person calls you (for whom you have previously assigned a photo in Photo Contacts), that photo will appear on your T-Mobile MDA III’s incoming call screen. Use the rich set of features to get the photos displayed with the size, position, and animated template you want.

Creating a new photo contact:

1. Tap > Programs > Photo Contacts.

2. Select a contact from the list, or create a new one by tapping

Edit > then New.

No te : Con ta cts her e fully mir ror tho se in Mic ro sof t

Contacts.

3. Tap

Edit > then Assign Photo...

4. Tap the eld next to Type to select the type of les you want listed, ie, jpeg, bmp, gif or all > Tap next to Find in: to select the location of a le.

NOTE: You can use

les for your

5. Tap a picture le, then the Contacts screen. You can see the photo at the bottom

of the screen.

JPEG, BMP, still GIF, or animated GIF

Photo Contacts.

OK, and OK again until you return to

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To preview and adjust settings:

In step 5 above, after you tap OK once you will arrive at the preview and display settings screen. In Display Settings you can:

1. Add extra style by assigning a template to the photo.

NOTE: A few sample Photo Contacts templates (animated

graphical templates that can frame your assigned photos) are included in your T-Mobile MDA III

\My Documents\Templates folder.

2. Choose how you want the photo to t to the window.

3. Enlarge the photo if it is smaller than the window.

4. Choose a size and position for the picture.

5. View all of these changes by tapping Preview.

's local storage in the

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Toolbar Icons

The Toolbar provides a convenient way for you to select frequently-used commands. From left to right, the functions of the icons on the Toolbar are:

n Create a new Contact entry (same as

New... on the Edit Menu).

n Modify data for the selected Contact entry

(same as Edit... on the Edit Menu).

n Delete the selected Contact entry (same

as Delete on the Edit Menu).

n Assign a Photo ID to a Contact entry

(same as Assign Photo... on the Edit Menu).

n Remove a Photo ID assignment (same as

Unassign Photo on the Edit Menu).

n Preview the current Photo/template as-

signment (same as Preview... on the View Menu).

n Invokes “Detailed View” for the current

entry (same as Properties... on the View Menu).

n Opens the Options screen (same as Op-

tions... on the Tools Menu).

To assign a photo from the camera:

1. Tap > Programs > Photo Contacts.

2. Select a contact from the list, or create a new one by tapping Edit, then New. Contacts here fully mirror those in Microsoft Contacts.

3. Tap Edit then Assign Photo From Camera.

4. After you take the picture, you will be returned to the Display

Settings and Preview screen.

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To unassign a photo:

1. Tap > Programs > Photo Contacts..

2. Select an existing contact entry that you want to remove.

3. Tap Edit > then Unassign Photo > Tap yes in the pop-up box.

To view your contacts by photo:

1. Tap > Programs > Photo Contacts.

2. Tap the Dialer View icon. Or, tap View > then Photo Dialer

View.

When in Photo Dialer view mode, the View Menu contains three additional commands that allow you to specify the size of the thumbnail images: Large Thumbnails, Normal

Thumbnails and Small Thumbnails.

You can enter the Detailed View of Photo Contact using any of these methods:

n Select the desired Contact entry > then select Properties...

on the View Menu.

n Select the desired Contact entry > then tap the Properties

icon on the Toolbar.

n Select the desired Contact entry > then press the Action

button on your T-Mobile MDA III.

n Double-tap a Contact entry.

To disable the display of photos during

incoming calls:

1. Tap > Programs > Photo Contacts..

2. Tap Tools > Options > then uncheck the Display photo

during incoming or waiting call box. (Photo ID for each

contact will still display in the Contacts list.)

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To manage your groups:

You can create a new group, rename, delete, and assign and unassign a photo to a group by tapping Tools > then Manage group.

To assign a contact to a group:

1. Tap > Programs > Photo Contacts.

2. Select a contact from the list, or create a new one by tapping Edit, then New. Contacts here fully mirror those in Microsoft Contacts.

3. Tap Edit > then Assign Group.

4. Select a group from the list, then tap OK.

NOTE: To unassign tap Unassign Group on the Edit menu.

Show Contact Names Only

When Show Contact Names Only is selected on the View menu, only the name of each

Contact entry (no phone number or other data) will be listed. The Photo ID (if any) will still be

displayed.

Set Default Photos...

The Set Default Photos screen lets you assign, unassign, and preview default Photo IDs to appear for these three situations:

Unknown photo This photo will display whenever the phone number of the incoming call

Not-found photo This option in the Set Default Photos screen lets you assign a generic

Default photo This photo will display when the incoming call is found to be from a

is not known to Caller ID because no phone number was “passed in” to your T-Mobile MDA III. This would occur if the person calling you has blocked their phone number from being displayed to the receiver, or has not enabled the broadcast of their Caller ID.

Photo ID to any incoming call from a person whose number is not found in

your Contacts. That is, the phone number of the incoming call is known, but has no matching entry in your Contacts.

matching entry in your Contacts database, but so far there is no individually-assigned Photo ID for either that individual Contact entry, or for the

Group it belongs to.

1. To select Set Default Photos, tap Tools > then select Set Default Photos.

2. Check a circle next to one of the categories, then tap Assign.

3. Select a picture, then assign settings.

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3.7 VoiceDial

VoiceDial is a voice activated interface that enables you to use your voice to call Contacts, or

dial a phone number with your T-Mobile MDA III.

Tap > Programs > Fonix Voice Apps folder > VoiceDial

Or alternatively, you can manually assign a launch button by tapping > Settings > Buttons. Refer to Chapter 5 for detailed information about the Buttons settings.

After launching VoiceDial you should see the screen to the right, and VoiceDial will say, "Call

a contact or dial a number ?" After you hear the prompt VoiceDial will play a single beep

indicating that the microphone is on, and in "listening" mode. A blue volume meter will also be displayed when the microphone is on.

NOTE: If there is no contact name in your Microsoft Contacts, VoiceDial will say “What num-

ber?” when launching VoiceDial.

While in listening mode you should say one of the following commands:

"Call (name)"

"Dial a number"

"Quit or Goodbye"

Do not speak until you hear the single beep sound and/or see the blue volume meter. Speaking too soon will cause recognition problems.

The rst time you use VoiceDial, a recognition le is generated from the data entered in Microsoft

Contacts on your T-Mobile MDA III. However, any additions or deletions to your Contacts will

not be recognized unless you update the Contacts. See more information in the VoiceDial set- tings later in this section.

Placing a call by name

To place a call by speaking a contact name:

1. Tap > Programs > Fonix Voice Apps > Voice-Dial or press the VoiceDial launch button you have set.

2. Say "Call," followed by the rst and last name of the contact you want to call, or if you have previously created a nickname for the contact, you may say the nickname. (For more information on creating a nickname, see the VoiceDial settings later in this section.)

3. Additionally, you can say the location at which you want to reach the contact (work, home, mobile, pager).

The following examples are valid commands for placing calls by name:

"Call John Smith"

"Call John Smith at home"

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"Call John Smith, home"

"Call John Smith, mobile"

NOTE: If you do not say a location, VoiceDial will dial the rst number associated with that contact, in order of last number dialed for that contact, work, home, mobile, or pager. This order can be changed in VoiceDial settings.

4. VoiceDial will show you the name and number of the contact and ask you if the information is correct.

5. Say "Yes

" to dial the number. Say "No" , if the name and number displayed are not correct. Fonix

VoiceDial

will go back to the beginning and listen for a new command.

NOTE: If you say "Call John Smith at home", and there is no home phone number for John

Smith, VoiceDial will nd the rst available number for John Smith and attempt to call it.

Placing a call by number

You can also say the telephone number directly that you want to dial.

1. Tap > Programs > Fonix Voice Apps > VoiceDial, or press the VoiceDial launch button you have set.

2. Say "Dial a number" after the VoiceDial launched and has asked.

3. VoiceDial will ask, "What number would you like to dial?" then a beep will sound.

4. Say the number you want to dial, one digit at a time.

5. VoiceDial will speak the number and ask you if the information is correct.

6. Say " Yes" to dial the number. Say "No" to reset and listen for a new command.

Exiting VoiceDial

To exit VoiceDial, just say "Quit " or "Goodbye". It will automatically shut down if a period of time passes without any recognizable speech.

When VoiceDial cannot recognize your voice, it will prompt "Please speak more clearly." This situation could happen in a very noisy environment, or when the user say the command before

VoiceDial starts listening.

Personalizing your VoiceDial

To improve the user-friendliness of VoiceDial, the VoiceDial Settings application enables you to modify the user preferences. It also enables advanced users to tune the speed and recognition accuracy of VoiceDial.

1. Tap > Programs > Fonix Voice Apps > VoiceDial Settings.

2. Select one of the following VoiceDial Settings tabs for more information.

3. To save changes and exit VoiceDial Settings

, tap OK in the upper right corner.

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Main tab

Enable Extra Audio Help

Disable this checkbox to deactivate the initial prompt. Experienced users may want to turn off the audio Help prompts to speed up the overall process of placing a call.

Update Contacts

Disable this checkbox to stop VoiceDial from automatically checking to see if the contact names recognizer needs to be updated.

Reset

Press the reset button to return all parameters to their default value.

Contacts tab

This setting will help you add custom pronunciations or nicknames to a contact and include information on enabling or disabling contacts.

Assign contact nicknames

When VoiceDial creates the "Contact Name" recognizer, each contact name is given a pronunciation from the master dictionary. Most of the time, this pronunciation is sufcient. However, if you would like to use a unique nickname with your personal accent, you can change the command associated with the contact.

1. Select the contact name by tapping on it.

2. Tap the + button, the contact list will disappear and a volume

meter will appear.

3. Speak the name as you would have it pronounced, or speak the nickname for the contact.

4. VoiceDial will play the nickname, then prompt you to conrm it. Tap Yes to conrm the nickname or tap No to record the nickname again.

5. After you conrm the new pronunciation, the contact list will be re-displayed and the selected contact will have an icon next to it indicating that you have created a nickname or additional pronunciation for that contact.

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6. When prompted, tap Yes to save your changes or tap No to exit without saving your changes.

NOTE: If you have a contact with a name that uses special characters, such as Ö or é, or phonetic sounds found in foreign languages, it is recommended that you create a user pronunciation for that contact. This will increase the recognition accuracy of that contact.

Delete contact nicknames

To delete a nickname or user pronunciation you have assigned to a contact:

1. Highlight the contact name and tap the - button.

2. Tap OK in the upper r ight c orner to exit Voice Dial

Settings.

3. When prompted, tap Yes to save your changes or tap No to exit without saving your changes.

Enable or disable contacts

To enable or disable a contact from being recognized by

VoiceDial, check the box to the left of the name to enable

recognition; uncheck it to disable recognition. The entire list of contacts may also be enabled or disabled by tapping the check box in the column header. All contacts are selected by default.

Synchronize the contact list

The contact name recognizer may be manually synchronized with Microsoft Contacts by tapping the list box column head- er entitled Sync. This is recommended when you change the spelling of a name in the Contacts list.

Tap her e to sync hron ize wit h

Microsoft Contacts manually.

Timing tab

a. Customize leading silence

Leading silence sets the maximum time the microphone will listen for speech to begin. If speech is not detected within this amount of time, the microphone will shut off. Adjust leading silence to allow for adequate pause before speech. To adjust leading silence, tap and drag the thumb of the Maximum

leading silence slider to the desired position. Alternatively,

you can tap the thumb and use the navigation pad to scroll the thumb along the slider. Check the no limit box to allow the microphone to stay on indenitely, listening for speech to begin. No limit is the default.

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b. Maximum record time

Maximum record time is the maximum amount of time that speech is recorded. The microphone will shut off prematurely if you speak longer than maximum record time. However, if you speak for a shorter period of time than maximum record, the microphone will shut off when trailing silence expires. Shortening maximum record time may speed up recognition by limiting the amount of recorded sound processed. By default, VoiceDial will detect the end of speech automatically in settings where there is little background noise. If maximum record time is set too low, it may stop recording before capturing all speech. If maximum record time expires before speech is recorded, speech recognition may fail. To adjust maximum record time, tap and drag the thumb of the Maximum record time slider to the desired position. Alternatively, you can tap the thumb and use the navigation pad to scroll the thumb along the slider. The default value is 3 seconds.

c. Customize trailing silence

Trailing silence is the amount of silence, after speech has begun, to indicate that speech has ended. With this slider, you can control the amount of time the recognizer will wait after speech before shutting off. Increase this value if speech is cut off while pausing to speak further. Decrease this value if recognition is taking too long. To adjust trailing silence, tap and drag the thumb of the

Maximum trailing silence slider to the desired position. Alternatively, you can tap the thumb and

use the navigation pad to scroll the thumb along the slider. The default value is 0.5 seconds.

Recog tab

a. Recognition Performance

This setting allows you to adjust the number of computations that will be performed during speech recognition process to nd a balance between accurate recognition and speed. Adjust this setting if the recognition process is not recognizing accurately or if it is taking too long. To customize Recognition Performance, tap and drag the thumb of the slider to the desired position. Alternatively, you can tap the thumb and use the navigation pad to scroll the thumb along the slider.

b. Recognition rejection

Recognition rejection adjusts the criteria to accept recognized words as a valid answer. Raising this value too high increases the chance that background noise may be accepted as a valid command. Lowering this value too much increases the chance that the words you speak may be rejected as noise. To customize rejection, tap and drag the thumb of the Recognition rejection

setting slider to the desired position. Alternatively, you can tap the thumb and use the navigation

pad to scroll the thumb along the slider. The default value is 25.

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a. Conrm Digit Dial

Disable this checkbox if you do not want VoiceDial to ask you to conrm each telephone number you say.

b. Conrm Contact Call

Disable this checkbox if you do not want VoiceDial to ask you to conrm each contact name you say.

c. Add Digit Dial number to contacts list

Check this checkbox to have VoiceDial save all numbers you dial. All new numbers will be added to the contacts list with the name Unnamed. You may modify the name by tapping the Edit menu when the Unnamed contact is displayed.

d. Display Contact List

Check this checkbox to have VoiceDial display all the numbers in the contact list.

e. Location Search Order

When placing a call by name, if you do not specify a place,

VoiceDial will dial the rst number associated with that con-

tact. To change location order, tap the location buttons in the order that you want VoiceDial to search. The numbers to the left of the buttons will change to reect the new order. Tap

Reset to restore the default order.

Voice tab

a. Voices

You may select any one of the voices available on your device. The list includes a variety of recorded voices. Press the Test button to play a short sample of the selected voice. Recorded prompts are stored in the …\Fonix\VoiceDial\SoundClips folder and may be customized by the user.

b. Volume

The Volume slider allows you to adjust the volume of the synthetic speech engines only.

c. Speed

The Speed slider allows you to adjust the speed of the synthetic speech.

d. Pitch

The Pitch slider allows you to adjust the pitch of the synthetic speech engines.

3.8 Additional Dialing Information

Making an emergency call

Enter the international emergency number 112 then or press button.

Additional emergency numbers may be included on your SIM card. Contact T-Mobile for more information.

Making an international call

1. Tap and hold the key until the + sign appears. The +

replaces the international prex of the country where you are calling.

2. Enter the full phone number you want to dial. It includes country code, area code (without the leading zero) and phone number.

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3. Tap

or press .

SIM Tool Kit

This feature allows you to access a range of information services provided by your operator.

1. Tap > Programs > STK.

2. A List of services provided by your operator should appear on the page.

To access a service, tap on any item in the list.

Be sure a SIM card is inserted when accessing SIM Tool

Kit (STK).

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3.9 Securing Your Phone

You can customize the level of security you want to have on your T-Mobile MDA III by locking the keypad, the entire device, or the SIM card.

Locking the keypad

The keypad lock turns off the keypad functionality. This is a helpful feature if, for example, your TMobile MDA III is turned off and in your pocket, and you want to prevent accidental keypress.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Button Lock

2. Select Lock all buttons except Power button.

3. To unlock your keypad, tap Do not lock buttons.

Locking your T-Mobile MDA III

Locking your T-Mobile MDA III prevents access to personal data. When you enable this feature, your T-Mobile MDA III will automatically lock after a specied time of inactivity. A screen will be displayed requiring your T-Mobile MDA III "lock password" before access is granted.

1. Tap > Settings > Personal > Password.

2. To enable this function, select how long your mobile device must be turned off before the password is required for using the device, by tapping Prompt if device unused for.

3. Select the type of password you would like to use: Simple 4 digit or Strong alphanumeric.

A strong password must have at least 7 characters that are a combination of uppercase and lowercase

letters, numerals, and punctuation.

4. Enter the password, and if necessary, conrm the password.

Locking the SIM card

You can protect your T-Mobile MDA III from unauthorized use by assigning a PIN (Personal Identication Number). Your rst PIN is assigned by T-Mobile.

1. On the Phone keypad, tap Tools > Options > Phone tab.

2. Select Require PIN when phone is used.

3. To change the

PIN at any time, tap Change PIN.

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Synchronizing Information

4.1 Using ActiveSync

4.2 Synchronizing Information

4.3 Infrared and Bluetooth Connection

4.4 ActiveSync Errors

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4.1 Using ActiveSync

With Microsoft ActiveSync on both your PC and your T-Mobile MDA III, you can exchange information between a PC or server and your T-Mobile MDA III. This process is called "synchronization." To synchronize your T-Mobile MDA III with your PC, you must install ActiveSync on the PC. Using ActiveSync, you can:

n Synchronize information between your T-Mobile MDA III and PC or server so that you have the latest

information in all locations.

n Change synchronization settings and synchronization schedule.

n Copy les between your T-Mobile MDA III and PC.

n Back up and restore information saved on your T-Mobile MDA III.

n Add and remove programs on your T-Mobile MDA III.

By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information. Use

ActiveSync options to turn synchronization on and off for specic information types.

You can synchronize information between your mobile device and a server if your company is running Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync.

Installing ActiveSync

Before you begin synchronization, install ActiveSync on your PC from the Companion CD.

ActiveSync is already installed on your T-Mobile MDA III.

Once ActiveSync is installed on your PC, you will be prompted to connect and create a partnership with your T-Mobile MDA III by using a cable, cradle, infrared, or Bluetooth connection.

Connecting to a PC via a cable or cradle

Please see the Quick Start Guide for information about ActiveSync installation.

Connect your T-Mobile MDA III and PC via a cable or cradle to start synchronization.

2. Your rst synchronization will automatically begin when you nish the installation wizard. After the rst synchronization, you will notice that your MDA III.

3.To disconnect, remove yourT-Mobile MDA III from the cradle or detach from the cable.

Outlook information now appears on your T-Mobile

Connecting to a PC by Infrared

You can use an infrared connection to create a direct connection between your T-Mobile MDA III and another IR-enabled mobile device or PC quickly. This method is ideal for quickly switching between multiple devices since there are no cables or adapters to change. When creating a partnership, you must connect using infrared, a cable, or a cradle connection.

1. Set up an infrared connection. (Install and congure an infrared port on your PC following the manufacturer's instructions.)

2. Swi tc h to the infrare d por t on you r desktop computer: On the File menu of the ActiveSync on your PC, click Connection Settings. In the

Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port list, select Infrared Port (IR).

3. Align the infrared ports on your PC and your TMobile MDA III according to the instructions in your owner’s manual so that they are un-obstructed and within close range.

On your T-Mobile MDA III, tap > ActiveSync

> Tools > and then Connect via IR.

4.2 Synchronizing Information

This section provides an overview of the types of Outlook information you can synchronize. By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of Outlook information. Use ActiveSync options on your PC to turn synchronization on and off for specic information types.

Synchronizing Outlook E-mail

After selecting Inbox for synchronization in ActiveSync, Out-

look E-mail messages are synchronized as part of the general

synchronization process. During synchronization:

n Messages are copied from the Inbox folder on your PC

or the Microsoft Exchange server to the Inbox folder of the Outlook E-mail account on your device. You can only synchronize information directly with an Exchange Server if your company is running Microsoft Mobile Information Server 2002 or later. By default, you’ll receive messages from the last three days only, the rst 100 lines of each new message, and le attachments of less than 100 KB in size.

n Mes sages in the Outb ox fold er on your device are

transferred to Exchange or those programs.

n The messages on the two computers are linked. When you

delete a message on your device, it’s deleted from your PC the next time you synchronize.

Outlook and then sent from

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Tap to stop synchronization

Tap to connect and synchronize

Tap to synchronize via IR or change synchronization settings

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n Messages in subfolders in other E-mail folders in Outlook

are synchr onized only if they have been selected for synchronization in ActiveSync.

For information on initiating Outlook E-mail synchronization or changing synchronization settings, see ActiveSync Help on the PC or Connections Help.

Text messages (SMS) are not received through synchroni-

zation. Instead, they are sent to your device via your service provider.

Synchronizing Calendar

n Calendar items stored on your T-Mobile MDA III can be

synchronized with calendar items on your PC or Microsoft Exchange Server. You can only synchronize information directly with an Exchange Server if your company is running Microsoft Mobile Information Server 2002 or later.

Calendar synchronization is automatically selected in ActiveSync.

n Calendar items entered on one computer are copied to

the other during synchronization. Handwritten notes and drawings are saved as metales (pictures).

For more information on synchronization, see ActiveSync

Help on the PC.

Synchronizing Contacts

n Contacts stored on your T-Mobile MDA III can be syn-

chronized with Outlook contacts stored on your PC or with Mobile Information Server 2002 or later.

n New items entered in one location are copied to the other

during synchronization. Handwritten notes and drawings are saved as pictures when synchronizing with your PC, but are removed when synchronizing with a server.

For more information on synchronization, see ActiveSync

Help on the PC.

Synchronizing Tasks

n Tasks stored on your device can be synchronized with

Outlook on your PC. Task synchronization is automati-

cally selected in ActiveSync.

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n New items entered on one computer are copied to the other during synchronization.

Handwritten notes and drawings are saved as metales (pictures).

For more information on synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on the PC.

Synchronizing Notes

Notes can be synchronized between your PC and T-Mobile MDA III either through notes

synchronization or le synchronization. Notes synchronization synchronizes the notes on your T-Mobile MDA III with Outlook Notes on your PC. File synchronization synchronizes all notes on your T-Mobile MDA III with the My Documents folder on your PC.

To synchronize your notes through notes synchronization, rst select the Notes information type for synchronization in ActiveSync. The next time you synchronize, all notes in My Docu- ments and its subfolder on your device will appear in Outlook Notes on your PC. Notes that contain only text will appear as regular notes in Outlook on your PC, while notes containing written text or drawings will appear in the device format. In addition, all notes in the Notes group in Outlook on the PC will appear in Notes on the device.

To synchronize your notes as les, in ActiveSync, select the Files information type for synchronization and clear the Notes information type. When you select Files, the My Docu-

ments folder is created on your PC’s desktop. All .pwi les placed in the My Documents

folder on your device and all .doc les placed in the \My Documents folder on your PC will be synchronized. Password-protected les cannot be synchronized.

ActiveSync converts documents during synchronization. For more information on synchro-

nization or le conversion, see ActiveSync Help on the PC.

NOTE: When you delete or change an item on either your PC or device, the item is changed or deleted in the other location the next time you synchronize.

If you synchronize your notes using le synchronization and then later decide to use notes synchronization, all of your notes will be synchronized with Outlook on your PC and will no longer be stored in the My Documents folder.

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4.3 Infrared and Bluetooth Connection

Infrared

You can use infrared (IR) to send and receive information and les between mobile devices. If an IR port is installed on your PC, you can send and receive information and les between your T-Mobile MDA III and PC.

On your T-Mobile MDA III, tap > Settings > Connections tab > Beam.

By default your device detects incoming infrared to accept them. If you do not want your T-Mobile MDA III to detect or receive beams, clear the

Receive all incoming beams check box.

NOTE: If someone attempts to send you an IR beam from an older device, you may not be prompted to accept it. In this case, before the beam is sent from the other device, tap Receive

an infrared beam at the bottom of the Beam screen.

(IR)

and Bluetooth beams and prompts you

Bluetooth

1. Make sure that your T-Mobile MDA III is congured to receive incoming beams.

2. Make sure that your T-Mobile MDA III is turned on, discoverable, and within 10 meters (about 30 feet) of the other device beaming the information.

3. When prompted to receive an incoming beam, tap Yes to accept the beam.

For more information about Bluetooth and its settings, please see Chapter 6.

4.4 ActiveSync Errors

Whenever ActiveSync cannot successfully synchronize your information, it displays an error on your T-Mobile MDA III.

Viewing error information

Press the Action button when the error text is displayed. ActiveSync will then display more information about the error that occurred.

Some types of errors can interfere with automatic synchronization. If you suspect that a scheduled automatic synchronization has not occurred, you should attempt to manually synchronize your information. Successfully completing manual synchronization will reset automatic synchronization. For more information, see the Synchronizing Information section of ActiveSync Help on your PC.

Chapter 5

Personalizing Your Phone

5.1 Device Settings

5.2 Phone Settings

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5.1 Device Settings

You can adjust device settings to suit the way you work. To see available options, tap > Set-

tings > Personal or System tab located at the bottom of the screen.

Personal tab

Icon Program

Buttons

Assigns an application program to a hardware button.

Input

Sets up the input portion of your device.

Menus

Customizes the menu appearance and enables a pop-up menu from the New button.

Owner Information

Displays your contact information.

Password

Limits access to your device.

Phone

Sets up the phone function of your wireless feature.

Sounds and Notications

Sets the notication type, event and volume.

Today

Customizes the look and the information that appears on the Today screen.

System tab

Icon Program

About

Displays important device information.

Add Ring Tone

Lets you listen and select new ring tones.

Backlight

Customizes the backlight and brightness to save power.

Icon Program

Button Lock

Locks the buttons on your device except Power button when device is off.

Certicates

Displays the name of the certicate issuer and the expiration date.

Clock & Alarms

Changes the time and sets alarms.

Device Information

Finds information about version, hardware, identity and call duration.

Keyboard

Customizes the keyboard settings to switch the keyboard backlight ON/OFF within a time frame.

Memory

Displays the memory allocation status and current running programs.

Microphone AGC

Adjusts the volum e autom ati cal ly wh en you are recording.

Permanent Save

Saves contacts to the permanent ash memory.

Power

Maximizes battery life.

Regional Settings

Customizes the region and relative format for the region you use.

Remove Programs

Creates more memory by removing programs.

Screen

Re-calibrates the screen and enables/disables Clear

Type feature. Also changes screen orientation.

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Buttons

To customize the program hardware buttons to open your most used programs:

Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons > Program

Buttons tab

Under Select a button, tap the button you want to assign

a program, and then select a program from Assign a

program.

Default settings:

1 - Contacts

2 - Calendar

3 - Start Menu 4 - Messaging

5 - Internet Explorer

6 - OK/Close

7 - Camera 8 - Record

In the Up/Down Control tab, De-

lay before rst repeat

the time elapsed before scrolling begins. Repeat rate changes the time it takes to scroll from one item to the next. Just press and hold the Up/Down control to scroll through the items in a list to adjust

changes

Input

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Input.

2. On the Input Method tab, select an input method and change desired options. On the Word Completion tab, select desired settings for word completion. On the select desired options for writing and recording. These options apply to any program on the device where you can record or write. These options do not apply to text you enter using the input panel.

You can also change input options by tapping the arrow and the Options.

Options tab,

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Menus

Only 7 programs are allowed in the Start Menu. To add the programs you use most often to the Start menu:

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Menus.

2. Select the programs you want, then tap OK.

3. On the New Menu tab, you can select Turn on New button menu and then select the items to

appear on the menu. When you do this, an arrow appears next to New in the command bar of certain programs such as Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Contacts, Calendar and Tasks. You can tap this arrow and then tap a new item to create.

You can create subfolders and shortcuts to appear under Start menu. In ActiveSync on your PC, click Explore > Double-click My Pocket PC > click Windows > click Start Menu > then create the folders and shortcuts that you want.

Owner Information

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Owner Information.

2. On the Identication tab, enter your personal information.

On the Notes tab, enter any additional text you want to display when the device is turned on, such

as: "Reward if found."

On the Options tab, select Identication Information so that if you lose your device, it can be returned

to you.

Password

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Password.

2. To enable this function, select how long your mobile device must be turned off before the password

is required for using the device by tapping Prompt if device unused for.

3. Select the type of password you would like to use: Simple 4 digit or Strong alphanumeric.

NOTE: A strong password must have at least 7 characters that are a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, and punctuation.

4. Enter the password and, if necessary, conrm the password.

NOTE:

n If your device is congured to connect to a network, use a strong password to help protect network

security.

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n If you forget your password, you must clear the memory

before you can access your device. This will erase all les and data you have created and programs you have installed. For more information about clearing memory, please see

Appendix A

n If you've used ActiveSync to create a backup le, all of

your program data can be restored. For more information on creating a backup le, also see Appendix A.

Sounds and Notications

Turning off sounds and the notication light helps conserve

battery power.

To change the ring type and volume:

1. Tap > Set tin gs > Pe rs o na l ta b > So und s &

Notications.

2. On the Sounds tab, you can select the actions for which you want to hear sounds.

3. On the Notications tab, you can customize how you are notied about different events. Select the event name and then select the type of reminder. You can select a special sound, a message, or a ashing light.

Today

You can customize the Today screen the following ways:

Changing the background:

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Today.

2. On the Appearance tab, select the desired theme for the background. To use your own background, select

picture as the background

the desired le.

3. Choose a folder and tap the le you want, then tap OK.

then tap Browse to locate

Use this

NOTE: The recommend picture size for the background is

240x320 pixels in jpeg le format. To beam a favorite theme to a friend, on the Appearance tab, select the desired theme and tap Beam.

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Customizing the displayed information:

1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Today > then Items tab.

2. Select the information you want displayed on the Today screen.

3. To customize the information further, select an information type, and then tap Options (not available

for all information types.)

About

The Version tab displays important device information, including the amount of memory installed. On the Device ID tab, you may need to change the device name if you are unable to connect to a network because another device with the same name is already connected.

Backlight

Using the backlight while on battery power substantially reduces battery life.

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Backlight.

2. Tap the Battery power tab to turn on/off the back-light when using battery power.

3. Tap the External power tab to turn on/off the back-light when using external power.

4. Tap the Brightness tab to adjust the brightness level.

Clock & Alarms

Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms.

n If you visit a particular time zone often, select it as your Visiting time zone on the Time tab so that

you can quickly see the correct date and time.

n You can use your device as a travel alarm clock by setting a wake-up alarm on the Alarms tab. Tap

the alarm icon to select the type of alarm you want.

n To change the way the date or time is displayed on your T-Mobile MDA III, go to Regional Settings

by tapping > Settings > System tab > Regional Settings.

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Memory

Tap > Settings > System tab > Memory.

n The Main tab displays the amount of memory the system

has allocated to le and data storage versus program storage. This tab also displays the amount of memory in use versus the available memory. For information about making memory available, see Free Memory in Appendix

n The Storage Card tab displays how much memory is

available on the storage card that is inserted into your device. If you have more than one card inserted, tap the list box and then the name of the storage card whose information you want to view.

n The Running Programs tab displays the list of currently

active programs. You can stop a program by selecting it in the list and then tapping Stop or just tap Stop All to stop all the running programs.

NOTE: You may need to stop a program if it becomes unstable or the program memory is low.

Power

Tap > Settings > System tab > Power.

n The Battery tab displays the amount of battery power

remaining. Battery power depends on the battery type and how the device is being used.

n On the Advanced tab, you can select options for turning

off your device to conserve battery power. To conserve the most power, select the option that turns off the device after 3 minutes or less.

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Permanent Save

You can choose to back up Contacts and Appointments,

Tasks, and Connection Setting to non-volatile memory.

Backing them up in this way means they will not be lost in the event your device loses all power or you have to perform a full reset.

To back up to FlashROM:

1. Tap > Settings > System tab > and then Permanent

Save.

2. Select the desired item by checking the boxes > tap OK to start backup.

When you elect to back up Contacts and Appointments, your T-Mobile MDA III will automatically back up newly added contacts, appointments or tasks items. This will not happen for connection settings if you add new connections you will need to back it up manually.

To restore to FlashROM:

1. Tap > Settings > System tab> and then Permanent

Save.

2. Select the desired item by checking the boxes > tap OK to start restoring.

Keyboard

Your T-Mobile MDA III comes with a QWERTY keyboard by sliding down the bottom end of the device. Tap > Settings

> System tab> and then Keyboard to open the Keyboard

setting program which allows you to switch on the keyboard backlight, set a time limit for the keyboard backlight to switch off when it is not being used; then give links so you can customize the way your keyboard repeats and assigns your favorite program to a specic key.

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5.2 Phone Settings

You can easily view and change settings, such as the ring type and ring tone to be used for incoming calls, and the keypad tone to be used when entering phone numbers. You can also protect your phone from unauthorized use. There are two ways to change phone settings:

n Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Phone.

n To change phone settings from the Phone keypad > Tap Tools > Options.

Ring type

You can change the way that you are notied of incoming calls. For example, you can choose to be notied by a ring, a vibration, or a combination of both.

Tap the Ring type list, then select the desired option.

Ring tone

Tap the Ring tone list, then select the sound you want to use.

n To set .wav or .mid les as ring tones, use ActiveSync on your PC to copy the le to the \Windows/

\Rings folder on your device. Then, select the sound from the Ring tone list.

n To download ring tones, you can make a connection to the Internet and then download ring tones

that are compatible with the .wav or .mid format.

Add Ring Tone

Add Ring Tone allows you to quickly nd and display all the ring tones stored on your device,

gives you the option to listen, and then add or remove them from the Phone Settings list mentioned above.

1. To display all ring tones on your device, you can tap > Settings > System > then Add Ring

Tone, the program will automatically list and display all the

MDA III.

2. After the ring tones have loaded, you can see that some are already selected; these ones are presently listed in the phone settings.

To play a ring tone, select one by tapping it, and then tap play. If you don’t like the ring tone deselect

it; this will add/remove the selected/deselected ring tones from the list in your phone settings.

.wav and .mid les on your T-Mobile

Keypad Tone

You can change the tone you hear when entering a phone number on the keypad. If set to

Tones, the tone is heard continuously for as long as the number on the keypad is pressed. If

set to Beep, the tone is heard only for one or two seconds.

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1. Tap the Keypad list, then select the option you want.

2. To prevent tones from being heard when entering a phone number > select Off.

Network

With network settings, you can view available networks, determine the order in which your phone accesses another network if the current one is unavailable, and specify whether you want to change networks manually or automatically. The current network will remain active until you change it, lose your signal, or change your SIM card.

n The network currently in use will be listed at the top of the screen.

n When your current network is unavailable, tap Select Network to select an alternate.

Services

Services settings on the Settings > Phone > Services tab are primarily used to set options for incoming calls, such as Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, and Caller ID.

Feature Function

Call Barring Enables you to block incoming and/or

Caller ID Identies caller by displaying their

Call Forwarding Enables you to forward all or selected

Call Waiting Noties you of an incoming call while

Voice Mail and SMS

Tap Get Settings to access the settings for a service.

To change service settings from the phone dial screen, tap Tools > Options > Services tab > select a service > Get Settings.

outgoing calls.

name and/or phone number.

incoming calls to a different number.

you're already on the phone.

Make sure the correct voice mail or SMS phone number appears in phone settings.

On the More tab, you can access the settings for Automatic Pickup, and Broadcast Chan-

nels.

You can choose to receive realtime news and information such as trafc news and weather reports by enabling the Broadcast Channels. This service is dependent on your mobile service operator.

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Chapter 6

Getting Connected

6.1 About Connections

6.2 Connecting to the Internet

6.3 Wireless Manager

6.4 Wireless LAN Manager

6.5 Terminal Client Service

6.6 Bluetooth

6.7 Wireless Modem

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6.1 About Connections

This device is equipped with powerful networking connections that allow you to connect to the Internet through a GPRS network, a built-in WiFi (Wireless LAN) module, or a Bluetooth modem. You can also use an external modem with this device to access the Internet.

You can set up connections to the Internet anywhere and to a corporate network at work to browse the Internet, send and receive E-mail, use instant messages, and synchronize with ActiveSync.

Your T-Mobile MDA III has two groups of connection settings:

My ISP and My Work Network. My ISP settings are used

to connect to the Internet, and My Work Network settings can be used to connect to any private network, such as a corporate network. Fill in the settings and you will be ready to connect to the Internet.

6.2 Connecting to the Internet

You can use My ISP settings to connect to the Internet and use different connection methods to send and receive E-mail messages and surf the Internet.

Connect to the Internet via an ISP

Obtain the following information from your ISP (Internet Service Provider):

- ISP server phone number.

- User name.

- Password.

- Access point name.

(Required for GPRS connection)

2. Tap > Settings > the Connections tab > Connections

3. To create a new connection, in My ISP, tap Add a new

4. Wireless connections can be made via a mobile phone

> Connections.

modem connection, and follow the instructions in the Make New Connection wizard.

network or to connect, tap Cellular Line in the Select a modem list If you are using GPRS, tap Cellular Line (GPRS).

GPRS. If you are using a mobile phone network

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5. To view additional information for any screen, tap .

6. To start the connection, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse to a Web page. Your device will automatically connect.

To change modem connection settings, in either My ISP or My Work Network, tap Manage

existing connections. Select the desired modem connection, tap Settings, and follow the

instructions on the screen.

Connecting to a Private Network

1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator:

- Server phone number.

- User name.

- Password.

2. Tap > Setting > the Connections tab > Connections.

3. In My Work Network, follow the instructions for each type of connection.

4. To start the connection, start using a related program. For example, switch to Pocket Internet

Explorer and browse to a Web page. Your device will automatically connect.

CSD Line Type

This program allows you to choose the line type when you make a circuit switch data connection.

To change a CSD Line type:

1. Tap > Settings > Connections > CSD Line Type.

2. In Data rate, select a value; in Connection element, choose a type from that drop-down menu. Tap

OK.

NOTE: The default setting on your T-Mobile MDA III is set for the most optimal use. Do not change

this setting unless you have trouble using the circuit switch data connection.

GPRS Settings

This program allow you to choose the GPRS setting method when you make a GPRS connection. Choose between these two required authentication methods:

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PAP authentication

Password Authentication Protocol is a simple authentica-

tion protocol used to authenticate a user to a remote access server of an ISP (Internet Service Provider).

CHAP authentication

Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol is used to

negotiate the most secure form of encrypted authentication supported by both server and client.

NOTE: Changing these settings may cause your data com-

munications to no longer operate. Please consult your service provider before altering these settings.

Pocket Internet Explorer

Once connected, you can use Pocket Internet Explorer to surf the Internet. While surng, you can also download les and programs from the Internet or intranet. nization with your PC, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Inter-

net Explorer on the PC.

To synchronize and download your

favorite links from your PC, select Favorites in Tools Menu

> Options > Sync Options in ActiveSync on your PC.

Browsing the Internet

Open the Pocket Internet Explorer screen by tapping

> Internet Explorer.

1. In the address bar that appears at the top of the screen, enter the Web address you want to connect to.

2. Tap to go to the web address you entered.

3. Tap , the Favorites button, then tap the favorite you want to view.

During synchro-

To add a favorite link while using your T-Mobile MDA III, go to the page you want to add > tap and hold on the page, and tap Add to Favorites on the pop-up menu.

4. Tap to go back to the Home page you set.

5. Tap to refresh the web page on the screen.

6. Tap the arrow to choose from previously entered addresses.

6.3 Wireless Manager

Wireless Manager allows you to easily open GPRS, WiFi

Internet connections, or launch Bluetooth. Make sure that you have a cellular or Internet service subscription for your T-Mobile MDA III, Bluetooth-enabled or WiFi-enabled networking devices before proceeding.

Checking Wireless connection status:

Wireless Manager offers several ways to check on the current wireless connection status of your T-Mobile MDA III. Tap >

Programs > Wireless Manager.

current ON/OFF status for each specic wireless channel.

If the device has detected a cellular network service connection, the G GPRS icon is shown on the top right. Likewise, the

W WiFi and Bluetooth icons are shown at the bottom right.

Enabling/Disabling Wireless connection:

Tap a button to enable or disable a wireless channel ON or OFF. Once a wireless channel is selected, a pop-up menu will ask you to conrm your selection; tap on Yes to conrm, or No to cancel. The manager will rst launch the WiFi as the default channel. If no WiFi access is found, the application will then use the GPRS channel.

Tools menu

Tap on Tools to deselect and turn off the pop-up conrmation menu, launch the Bluetooth Manager, Bluetooth Settings, or WLAN Manager.

The indicator will indicate the

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6.4 Wireless LAN Manager

WLAN Manager allows you to conveniently manage a WiFi Internet connection on your T-Mobile MDA III. You can manage the network setting and congure the device’s power save mode to make optimal use of the battery under the WLAN networking environment. WLAN Manager is designed to work with the existing 802.11b devices such as access points or routers. To run the WLAN Manager with your device, you will need to have access to broadband Internet and the necessary access point or router that emits WLAN signals. If you

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do not have access to broadband Internet, consult with your ADSL or DSL Internet service provider before running this

application.

Checking for WLAN signal

To check if your device has access to a WLAN channel signal before opening WLAN manager:

n Today Screen: Open the Today Screen. If the device has

detected a WLAN network connection, the W icon is shown on the top right, and a WLAN icon is shown on the bottom right.

n Wireless Manager: Tap on Wireless Manager from either

the Start menu or the Programs menu. If your device is receiving WLAN signals, the second button should read WiFi is ON. WLAN, or WiFi, is the default wireless channel setting for your device, GPRS will be launched if no WiFi signal is detected.

n WLAN Manager: Open the Tools menu to launch this

application from the Wireless Manager, tap on the WiFi Manager from Connections of the Settings menu.

NOTE: The availability and range of your device’s WLAN

signals may depend on the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signal must pass through.

Turning on WLAN:

To use WLAN on your T-Mobile MDA III, you need to turn on the internal WLAN antenna on your device.

A W icon is shown if your T-

Mobile MDA III has detected

a WLAN connection.

1. Tap > Settings > the Connections tab > WLAN.

2. On the

Main tab, tap Wireless LAN ON check box to turn

the WLAN on.

When your WLAN is powered on, the LED indicator for Wireless LAN, located on the left upper corner of your device, will blink green for every 6 seconds to indicate WLAN is on, or alternate between blinking green and blinking blue for every

3 seconds if Bluetooth is also

turned on.

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Adjusting Power Save Mode

To save battery power, turn WLAN off when you are not using it. You can set the Power Save Mode when turning WLAN on by tapping and dragging the control bar on the Settings tab.

1. Tap > Settings > the Connections tab > WLAN.

2. Tap the Settings tab, tap and drag the Power Save Mode slider to the desired power save setting. You can also use the left/right buttons on the navigation pad to move the slider.

n Best Performance : No WLAN Power Save. Use only if the absolute highest WLAN throughput is

required or if your network conguration does not support these modes.

n Best Battery : Uses the least battery power while maintaining a WLAN connection. This mode

signicantly reduces the when Bluetooth is on.

WLAN data throughput. It is not recommended for large le transfers or

Turning on auto off

You can turn off your T-Mobile MDA III's WLAN antenna automatically if no signal is detected in order to save battery power. Choose between 2, 3, 4, and 5 minute intervals once the box is

selected.

1. Tap > Settings > the Connections tab > WLAN.

2. Tap the

Settings tab, select the Auto turn off WLAN if not connected box, choose between 2,3,4,

or minutes intervals.

Activating LEAP

The LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) section of the application allows you to increase the security of your device by setting the SSID, username, password, and domain to ensure that no one can access your network without your permission. Most 802.11 access points offer by default a form of authentication called open systems authentication, which is this device’s default setting. In this mode, the access point grants approval for any request for authentication. The client simply sends an authentication request frame, and the access point responds with an authentication approval. This lets anyone having the correct SSID to associate with the access point. For LEAP to work correctly, both the access point and the receiving device (your T-Mobile MDA III) must be set with the same username and password, and SSID.

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Network Cards Settings

A wireless network can be added either when the network is automatically detected as described above or manually by entering the necessary setting information on the Network Cards.

To manually add a new wireless network :

1. While the WLAN is powered on, tap > Setting > Connections tab > the Network Cards icon

> the Wireless tab > Add New...

2. O

n the General tab:

- Enter a network name (SSID).

If a network was detected in Step 1, the SSID is automatically entered and cannot be changed.

- Select where your network connects to (The Internet or Work) in the Connects to: box.

- Tap the This is a device-to-computer (ad-hoc) connection checkbox if you want to connect

to an ad-hoc connection.

3. O

n the Network Key tab:

If authentication information is needed, select the type of network authentication to use :

To determine whether authentication information is needed, check with your network administrator.

- To set authentication, choose the desired type from the Authentication drop down list.

To use data encryption, choose the desired type from the Data Encryption drop down list. (By

default, WEP is enabled.)

Enter the network key in the Network Key: box. If a network key is provided by your network

automatically, tap the

4. O

n the N802.1x tab:

Tap the Use IEEE 802.1x network access control for increased security. You should only check this option if it is supported by your network environment. Check with your network administrator if you are unsure.

The Key is provided for me automatically checkbox.

To search for a network to access:

Networks that you have already congured are listed in Wireless Networks. You can choose whether to connect only to preferred networks or to have your T-Mobile MDA III search for and connect to any available network.

1. While the WLAN is powered on, tap > Setting > the Connections tab > Network Cards icon

> the Wireless tab.

2. In the Networks to access: box, tap the type of n

access points, Only computer-to-computer.

3. To connect only to networks that have already been congured, clear the

non-preferred networks

If you check the

Automatically connect to non-preferred networks

checkbox.

III will detect any new networks and provide you the opportunity to congure them.

etwork you want to connect to All Available, Only

Automatically connect to

checkbox, your T-Mobile MDA

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To Look Up an IP Address

To nd the IP address the wireless network is using:

1. While the WLAN is powered on and connected to the appropriate network, tap > Setting > the

Connections tab > Network Cards icon > the Network Adapters tab.

2. In the My network card connects to: drop-down box, tap either The Internet or Work. If you are connecting to your ISP at home, tap The Internet. If you are connecting to a private network such as a corporate network at work, tap Work.

3. Tap the appropriate adapter in the Tap an adapter to modify settings: box, the IP address will now appear in the IP Address box on the IP Address tab.

4. To change TCP/IP settings if your ISP or private network does not use dynamically-assigned IP addresses, tap Use specic IP address and enter the requested information. Contact your ISP or network administrator to get the IP address, subnet mask, and/or default gateway (if needed).

5. To change DNS and WINS settings if your ISP or private network does not use dynamically-assigned IP addresses, tap the Name Servers tab and enter the requested information. Servers that require an assigned IP address may also require a way to map computer names to IP address. DNS and

WINS are the resolution options supported on your T-Mobile MDA III.

6.5 Terminal Services Client

Using the Terminal Services Client, you can log onto a PC running Terminal Services or

Remote Desktop and use all of the programs available on that PC from your mobile device. For

example, instead of running Microsoft Pocket Word, you can run the PC version of Microsoft

and access all of the .doc les on that PC from your T-Mobile MDA III.

Word

Connecting to a Terminal Server

Start a remote connection to the server via a GPRS or Wireless LAN connection:

1. Tap > Programs > Terminal Services Client.

2. To connect to a server you have previously connected to, in Recent Servers, tap a server. To connect to a new server, enter the server’s name in the

to t on this screen check box only when using applications that have been specically sized for

use with the T-Mobile MDA III.

3. Tap

Connect.

NOTE: If the network administrator has congured Terminal Services Client to reconnect to

disconnected sessions, and you previously disconnected from a Terminal Server without ending the session, the Terminal Services Client reconnects to that session.

Server box. Select the Limit size of server desktop

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Navigating within Terminal Services Client

Once connected to the server, the PC’s screen may more than ll your mobile device’s screen. If scroll bars are displayed on the server’s screen, you will see more than one set of scroll bars on your T-Mobile MDA III: one to scroll information on the PC, and one to scroll the PC display through the Terminal Services window in Terminal Services Client.

To ensure you are scrolling the PC display through Terminal Services Client, use the ve directional buttons at the bottom of the Terminal Services Client screen. To better t informa- tion on your mobile device’s screen, select Limit size of server desktop to t on this screen. For best effect, programs on the desktop computer should be maximized.

Disconnecting without ending a session

The following commands must be accessed from the Start menu in the Terminal Services window used to access the PC’s commands. Do not use the Start menu on your T-Mobile MDA III.

1. In the Terminal Services window, tap Start > Shutdown.

2. Tap Disconnect.

If your administrator has congured Terminal Services Client to reconnect to disconnected sessions, you will be reconnected to this session the next time you connect to this server.

Disconnecting and ending a session

1. In the Terminal Services Client window, tap Start > Shutdown.

2. Tap Log Off.

Improving display performance

Display performance is improved by decreasing the time it takes for the screen to be refreshed

on the desktop computer.

1. On your desktop computer, select Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2. Click Display.

3. Clear the Transition effects for menus and tooltips check box.

Improving browser performance

Performance with Internet Explorer on the desktop computer is improved by decreasing the time it takes for Web pages to be refreshed.

1. In Internet Explorer on your PC, select Tools > Internet Options.

2. Click the Advanced tab.

3. Clear the Use smooth scrolling check box.

6.6 Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications tech-

nology. Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information within a closer range when operating with a Bluetooth connection.

With Bluetooth powered on, you can send information or perform the following tasks wirelessly between two Bluetooth devices within a range of about 10 meters (30 feet):

n Exchange information, such as les, calendar items, tasks,

and contacts or business cards.

n Synchronize with a PC with Bluetooth capability through

an ActiveSync connection.

n Partner with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone and use

it as a wireless modem.

n Connect to, use, and disconnect from other Bluetooth

devices.

Using Bluetooth

The Bluetooth icon in the lower-right corner of the Today screen provides quick access to the Bluetooth Manager and

Bluetooth Settings.

The icon changes subject to the Bluetooth usage status :

- Bluetooth is active.

- Bluetooth is disabled (Default status).

- Bluetooth is initializing.

When your Bluetooth is powered on, the LED indicator for

Bluetooth, located on the left upper corner of your T-Mo-

bile MDA III, will blink blue for every 6 seconds to indicate

Bluetooth is on, or alternate between blinking blue and

blinking green for every 3 seconds if Wireless LAN is also turned on.

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Bluetooth Settings

With Bluetooth Settings, you can:

Turn

Blueto oth

services.

Create or Change a name for your T-Mobile MDA III when

on/o ff and enable/di sable

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using Bluetooth to connect with other devices.

n Set your connection preferences and user prole.

n Specify security settings and dene settings for sharing and

connecting.

Turning On Bluetooth

In the lower right corner of the Today Screen, tap the icon to open the menu. Then:

1. Select Turn Bluetooth ON.

2. Select

Bluetooth Settings > Turn On.

Using Proles

Setting the proles allows:

n Different users to quickly re-congure

the T-Mobile MDA III to the personal pre feren ce s. For exam ple, if Joe and Mary both use the same Pocket PC, but each uses it for a different purpose, selecting a pre-congured prole will alter the settings to those of the appropriate user.

n A single user to quickly re-congure

the T-Mobile MDA III for a different environment. If Joe uses his device primarily at the ofce, but also uses it when traveling, he can easily switch to a pre-congured prole that has more secure settings for hotel, airport, or similar “public” environments.

All Bluetooth Settings are saved in the active prole. When your T-Mobile MDA III is turned off, Bluetooth Settings saves the last-used prole and reloads that prole the next time your T-Mobile MDA III is turned on.

To Create a new prole:

In the General tab, tap to access a screen in which you

can Add, Rename and Delete a prole.

2. Tap the New button.

3. Enter a descriptive name for the new prole, for example,

Ofce

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4. Select an existing prole on which to base the new prole.

5. Tap OK.

The new prole does NOT automatically become the active prole; to activate the new prole, select it from the Current Prole eld in the General tab.

To Rename or Delete a prole:

In the General tab to access a screen in which you can Add, Rename or Delete a prole.

2. Tap a prole from the prole name list and then tap Rename or Delete button to rename or delete the selected prole.

To Save conguration settings in a prole:

When you make changes to the T-Mobile MDA III's conguration, those changes are automatically saved when you select a different prole, turn Bluetooth off, or shut down your T-Mobile MDA III.

In the General tab, tap to access a screen in which you can Add, Rename and Delete a prole.

2. Select the desired prole from the Current Prole eld on the General tab.

3. Setup your T-Mobile MDA III including the necessary settings in the Accessibility and Services tab described later so that it behaves in the desired manner.

4. Tap OK and then close the Bluetooth Settings screen; the changes are saved automatically.

To avoid saving unwanted changes to a regularly used prole, create a new prole that is based on the prole currently in use, select the new prole, and then make the changes while the new prole is active.

Setting Accessibility Properties

You can enter or change the accessibility properties to dene how your T-Mobile MDA III interacts with other Bluetooth devices by tapping the Bluetooth icon on the lower-right corner of the

Today screen > Bluetooth Settings > Accessibility tab.

1. Enter the Bluetooth name of your T-Mobile MDA III, as displayed to remote devices when the associated prole is active if the Use PocketPC device name for Bluetooth checkbox is unchecked.

2. If the Use PocketPC device name for Bluetooth box is checked, the name assigned to your T-Mobile

MDA III (by tapping > Settings > the System tab > About > Device ID tab > Device Name) will always be displayed to the remote user as the Bluetooth name of your T-Mobile MDA III.

Allow other devices to connect - when this option is enabled, other devices are permitted to connect

to this device. Two mutually exclusive sub-options provide additional renement. They are:

n All devices - select this option to allow all devices to connect.

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n Paired devices only - select this option to allow

only devices that have a paired relationship with your T-Mobile MDA III to connect.

4. Other devices can discover me - when this option is enabled, other Bluetooth devices can see and report

your T-Mobile MDA III. This allows any device, even those unknown to your's, to connect to your T-Mobile MDA III.

The ability of remote devices to connect is also subject to the security restrictions and whether Bluetooth is enabled on your T-Mobile MDA III.

Enabling Bluetooth Services

The services that your T-Mobile MDA III provides to other devices when using Bluetooth include:

n File Transfer - le-related operations such as get a le/use

a le/delete a le, etc.

n Information Exchange - send the default business card

(Pocket Outlook contact) on request.

n Serial Port - Bluetooth serial port operations. Bluetooth

serial ports are used as a replacement for a physical cable between devices.

n Personal Network Server - join or host a Bluetooth-based

personal area network.

n Dial-up Networking - provide access, via a phone line or

other access system, to a remote computer network such as an Internet service.

n Hands Free - allows you to connect to a remote headset

or other audio device.

Αll the services can be individually congured by tapping the

Bluetooth icon in the lower-right corner of the Today screen

> Bluetooth Settings > Services tab.

1. In the Services eld, select the service to be congured.

2. In the Service settings area, enable the desired options by checking the Enable service box.

Service Security Settings

Each Bluetooth service has its own individual security settings. Even though the options are the same for each service, in each case they are specic to the individual service being congured.

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In the Service settings area of Services tab

by tapping the

Bluetooth icon in the lower-right corner of the Today screen

> Bluetooth Settings:

1. Authorization required: When enabled, your T-Mobile MDA III will require that each attempt to establish a connection be individually authorized on the pop up Authorization

Requ es t screen; tha t is, you mus t auth or iz e each

connection, when a remote device attempts to connect to this service.

Authentication (Passkey) required

passkey or a Link Key is required from the remote device before allowing the connection. A passkey is a code you enter to authenticate connec tions requested by other devices. This passkey must be known and used by both parties, otherwise, the connection will not be allowed.

3. You can also enable the Encryption required function if you want to require all data exchanged between your T-Mobile MDA III and the remote Bluetooth device to be encrypted.

4. Some services ha ve advanced co nfigura tion options; if availa ble, tab Advanced to acces s the additi onal

settings.

: When enabled, a

Bluetooth Manager

Bluetooth Manager provides a friendly user interface for es-

tablishing connections based on the connection preferences and proles that you have set in the Bluetooth Settings. With

Bluetooth Manager, you can:

n Exchange information or business cards.

n Create, manage, and use the services connection that you

have enabled in the Bluetooth Settings with other remote devices.

n Display shortcuts.

n Control the on-screen display.

To run Bluetooth Manager, tap the Bluetooth icon on the lower-right corner of the Today screen > Bluetooth Man-

ager.

Opening Bluetooth Manager automatically turns on

Bluetooth.

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xchanging Information or Business

Cards

To exchange information or business cards choose either

Paired devic es or Business Card Excha nge. T Bluetooth icon on the lower-right corner of Today screen > Bluetooth Manager > Tools.

To pair with another device:

Pairing essentially means giving two devices permission to communicate with each other.

When two devices are paired, they share, and exchange prior to each connection, an internally generated security key. This security key, called a Link Key, is based on a unique Bluetooth Device Address, a random number, and a user-dened password.

1. Selec t Bluetooth Manage r > Tools menu, > Paire d

devices.

2. Select Paired devices screen > Add.

3. On the Device Pairing screen: tap

a Bluetooth device screen, and then select one from the

available list to return to the prior screen and populate the

Device: eld. Enter the correct password in the Passkey:

eld.

4. Tap OK.

ap the

to access the

Select

To exchange business cards:

1. From the Bluetooth Manager > Tools menu, > select

Business Card Exchange.

2. Tap the link at the bottom of the screen to select a default business card. After the card is selected, tap OK to return to the Business Card Exchange screen.

NOTE: To Send or Exchange business card(s), rst specify your default business card in the Bluetooth Settings screen > Services tab > Information Exchange service

> Advanced.

3.Tap the Send, Exchange or Request icon, as appropriate.

4. From the Bluetooth Browser screen tap the name of the remote device and then tap OK.

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Bluetooth Connection Wizard

From the Bluetooth Manager, tap the New menu to start the

Bluetooth Connection Wizard, which walks you through the

process of creating a connection. Choose the type of connection and then tap Next. The succeeding wizard screens will guide you through establishing the parameters of the connection. The exact content of the succeeding screen will vary, depending on the type of connection being created.

Tap Next to move to the next page, or Back to return to the previous page.

Some of the connection types included in the wizard can help you perform are:

n Hands-free/Headset setup:

Locate and pair with a Bluetooth headset or other hands-

free device.

n ActiveSync via Bluetooth:

Locate a Bluetooth PC and create a connection shortcut that will establish a synchronization link between the Personal

Information Manager on your T-Mobile MDA III and the

desktop computer.

n Browse les on a remote device:

Locate and connect to a remote device to examine the contents of a remote folder an d/or send/receive file(s) to/from that device. An optional connection shortcut can be created.

n Connect to a network:

Locate a remote device that can provide access to the Internet. Examples include a Bluetooth cell phone , a

Bluetooth modem, or possibly a Local Area Network. Once

the connection shortcut is created, open the connection and then open a browser such as Internet Explorer.

n Join a Personal Network:

Create, or locate and join, a shortcut to a connection that can be used to share les, coll aborate with co-wo rkers, participate in multi-player

games.

Bluetooth network. Create a

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n Exchange business cards:

Locate and connect to a remote Bluetooth device and then send, receive and/or exchange electronic business cards with that device.

n Explore a Bluetooth device:

Locate a remote device, view the services the remote device can provide, and then create a connection shortcut to one or more of those services (hold down the Navigation/Action Button )

to tap and select multiple services.

Using a Serial Port Connection

The use of a Bluetooth wireless serial port connection is identical to the use of a physical cable serial port connection between two devices. As with a physical connection, the application that will use the connection must be congured to use the correct serial port.

To determine the communications port assigned to the Bluetooth serial port:

Tap the Bluetooth icon in the lower-right corner of the Today screen > Bluetooth Settings >

Services tab.

Select Serial Port from the services area, and then tap Advanced.

3. The Outbound COM Port is the lower listing on the screen. You must congure the application that will use the Bluetooth Serial Port to send data to this port.

For more information about conguring your application's Outbound COM port, refer to the application's documentation.

To establish a serial connection:

Tap the Bluetooth icon on the lower-right corner of Today screen > Bluetooth Manager.

Tap New > select Explore a Bluetooth device > tap Next.

3. Follow the connection wizard instructions.

Setting up a Bluetooth Hands-free/Headset connection

1. From the Today screen > tap Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth Manager.

2. Tap

New > Hands-free/Headset setup > Tap Next.

NOTE: Be sure that the connection requests. Please refer to the device's manual for more information.

3. Follow the connection wizard instructions.

Hands-free device you are trying to connect to is ready to receive incoming

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Setting up an ActiveSync via Bluetooth on your T-Mobile MDA III

You can set up an ActiveSync partnership with a Bluetooth-enabled computer. First, you need to set up the Bluetooth Conguration of your computer (follow the instruction in the user manual of your Bluetooth device or PC), then setting up your T-Mobile MDA III.

To establish an ActiveSync connection on your T-Mobile MDA III:

1. From the Today screen > tap Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth Manager.

2. Tap New > ActiveSync via Bluetooth > Next.

3. Follow the connection wizard instructions.

Be sure the ActiveSync COM port setting on your PC is the same as the COM port setting used for

Bluetooth on your PC.

4. Follow the Bluetooth Browser screen, select the PC you want to synchronize with > tap Next.

5. Under Serial Port Selection > select the name of the serial port for the PC selected above > then tap Next > Finish.

Connect to a remote PC

Dial-up Networking (DUN) allows you to connect to a remote computer via a phone line. Once

connected, you can browse the Internet, check your E-mail, etc.

The remote Bluetooth device that will provide the Dial-up Networking service must have access to a telephone system (either a hard-wired or cellular connection).

Devices that might provide the Dial-up Networking service include:

n Bluetooth-enabled cellular telephones.

n Bluetooth-enabled desktop computers that are attached to a telephone system.

n Bluetooth modems.

The remote computer to which you are connecting must also be attached to the phone system and capable of answering a call.

To use Dial-up Networking:

1. From the Today screen > tap Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth Manager.

2. Tap

New > Connect to a network > Next.

3. Follow the connection wizard instructions.

After you create the Dial-up Networking shortcut with a device, tap and hold the shortcut icon in the My Shortcuts tab of the Bluetooth Manager, and tap Connect.

4. Tap

New Connection > Tap OK.

5. Enter a name for the connection in the Connection Name eld.

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6. Enter a phone number. You may need to enter the country code and area code, depending on where you are calling.

7. Tap OK to begin dialing.

To make this connection the default dial-up connection for Pocket Internet Explorer when using Bluetooth modem, you still need to complete the following steps:

1. From the Today screen, tap > Settings > Connections tab.

2. Tap the Connections icon > Advanced tab > Select Networks.

3. Enable Bluetooth Settings from the drop-down list.

Send via Bluetooth

Pocket Outlook Contacts, Calendar items, and Tasks can be sent individually or collectively

to a remote device.

To send data via Bluetooth transfer:

1. Tap > Programs, then open Calendar, Contacts or Tasks.

2. Highlight the item(s) to be sent

3. Tap-and-hold the item(s), and in the pop-up menu, tap Send via Bluetooth.

On the Select a Bluetooth device screen, tap the name of the destination device, and then tap OK.

Bluetooth Personal Area Network

A Bluetooth personal area network is a private, temporary, ad-hoc network of up to eight devices. A Bluetooth personal area network makes it easy to exchange information that would normally require a TCP/IP network. For example, most chat utilities, multi-player games, etc. are fully functional in a Bluetooth personal area network environment.

Bluetooth personal area networks are subject to the same security settings that govern

other Bluetooth communications (service availability, authorization, authentication, and encryption).

One Bluetooth device must be the host of the personal area network. Other Bluetooth devices join the network as clients. The host can accept and reject clients on an individual basis.

To host a Personal Area Network:

1. Select Bluetooth Manager > New > Connect > Join a personal network > Next.

2. On the next wizard screen, select Host a personal network > Next.

3. Add remote devices to the Bluetooth Personal Area Network, if desired:

- Tap the Add button and select the device to be added.

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- Add additional devices, if desired, (up to eight total, including the host)

After all the desired devices have been added, tap OK to complete the setup and close the wizard. Adding devices is optional; devices do not have to be added to the personal area network when the Host is congured. Devices can join the personal area network later.

To join a Personal Area Network:

1. Select Bluetooth Manager > New > Connect > Join a personal network > Next.

2. On the next wizard screen select Join a personal network > Next.

When Bluetooth Browser appears, select the host of the personal area network, and then tap Next to establish a connection to the personal area network. If asked to enter IP network settings, select

Use server-assigned IP address, and then tap OK.

The network host’s authorization and authentication settings, and/or its Personal Area Network service availability may prevent you from joining the network. Any application that requires a network connection can use the Personal Area Network connection.

My Shortcuts

The default tab on the Bluetooth Manager is My Shortcuts. This screen displays the icons that have been created for connections to other devices. The icons provide visual feedback about the status of the connection to which they are linked.

The double-tap is context sensitive:

n If the connection is not open—double-tap its icon to establish a connection.

n If the connection is open—double-tap its icon to display the connection’s status.

Connections can also be opened/closed, and other options accessed, using the tap-and-hold technique. If you tap a connection icon and hold the stylus in place for a few seconds, a context sensitive menu appears.

Active Connections

This tab displays the active Outgoing and Incoming Connections on your T-Mobile MDA III.

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6.7 Wireless Modem

This utility will simulate your device as a wireless modem, and let your PC/Notebook be connected to a wireless network. The software Wireless Modem (by tapping > Programs >

Wireless Modem) allows you to select the various wireless connection types: Serial, IrDA, USB, or Bluetooth.

Connecting via Serial Port or IrDA

Before create a new modem via IrDA connection, you need install the software IrCOMM2k.

IrCOMM2k is a driver for Windows 2000 and XP. It emulates a serial port which can be used

to exchange data with mobile devices. Go to http://www.ircomm2k.de to download the driver and install it on your PC by following the installation instruction provided on the web.

If you are using a Serial port connection, you can just start the settings on your PC and your T-Mobile MDA III as described below. No additional driver needs to be installed.

Settings on your PC

Contact your ISP to get the APN (Access Point Name). Before you start using your Wireless

Modem with a serial port or IrDA connection, you need to create a new modem on your PC

rst:

1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options.

Add a new modem by selecting the Modem tab.

3. Enable the checkbox Don't detect my modem; I will select it from a list.

4. Select Standard Modem Types in the then select Next.

5. Select your modem port and click Next.

6. When a

7. Highlight the modem you just created, and then click the Properties button. Then select the

8. Enter the complete string in the Extra initialization commands: eld: AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","

9. Remember to click the Change Default Preferences button after entering the required string as

10.Click the

A new standard modem is now set up successfully on your PC, but you still need to create a new dial-up connection:

Modem installation is nished!

mentioned in Step 2. Now you can see a Standard 33600 bps Modem in the modem list.

Advanced tab.

APN","",0,0

mentioned above.

General tab and set the Float control by selecting None from the dropdown list. Then

keep pressing OK until the modem installation wizard exits.

Manufacturers eld, select Standard 33600 bps Modem,

screen appears, click Finish to go back to the

Modem tab

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1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections > Make New

Connection.

2. To continue, then tap Next.

Select Dial-up to the Internet, then tap Next.

4. Enable the option I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through

a local area network (LAN) button, and then

5. Select I connect through a phone line and a modem option, and then

6. Enable the Use area code and dialing rules checkbox and enter the telephone number *99# > and then Next.

7. Enter the user name and password you use to log on to your ISP, and then click

8. Enter a name for this connection > and then

9. Select No when the installation wizard asks you to set up an Internet mail account, and then click

Next.

10. After the installation is completed, click Finish.

Next.

Settings on your PC

You need to take further actions and notices before you start using the Wireless Modem on your T-Mobile MDA III:

n A GPRS SIM card is inserted in your T-Mobile MDA III.

Disable the ActiveSync com port connection of your PC.

n Disable the Infrared function by tapping > Settings > Connections tab > Beam > uncheck

Receive all incoming beams.

n Insert your T-Mobile MDA III to your PC/Notebook by Serial connection (using the optional serial

sync cable).

1. Tap

2. Select the Serial connection type from the drop-down list and insert the serial cable adapter.

3. Make sure that you have connected your device with a serial sync cable if you choose Serial

Now you can start to dial the new dial-up connection you have created by tapping Start > Set-

tings > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections on your PC.

> Programs > then tap Wireless Modem.

connection to a notebook or PC, and then tap Start.

Connecting via USB Port

As with the connection via serial or IrDA, you need to check the same things as below before you start using the Wireless Modem on your T-Mobile MDA III via USB connection:

n A GPRS SIM card is inserted in your T-Mobile MDA III.

n Disable the ActiveSync com port connection of your PC.

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n Disable the Infrared function by tapping > Settings > Connections tab > Beam, and then

uncheck Receive all incoming beams.

n Insert your T-Mobile MDA III to your PC/Notebook by USB connection (using the USB sync cable

or cradle).

Before setting up an USB modem, you must verify that you have the two les, USBMDM and

USBModem_Dialer, on the Companion CD. Insert the Companion CD into the CD-Rom of

your PC and perform the settings as follows:

1. Tap > Programs > Wireless Modem.

2. Select the USB connection type from the drop-down list and insert the USB cable adapter.

3. Tap the Start button on the Wireless Modem screen of your T-Mobile MDA III.

4. A Found New Hardware message will pop up on your desktop PC.

5. Select the Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specic

driver option, and then click

6. Select Modem from the Hardware types list > and then Next.

7. Click the Have Disk button > and then

8. Select the recognized USB Modem in the Models list, and then click Finish.

9. After the installation, a new USB modem will be found in the Modem list by tapping Start > Settings

> Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options on your PC.

10. Double click the USBModem_Dialer le on the Companion CD and set the GPRS settings (enter

the APN assigned by your ISP) in the blank text box and press Dial to start the connection.

Connect via Bluetooth

Before starting to use your T-Mobile MDA III as a Bluetooth modem, you must be sure that your PC is a Bluetooth-enabled device. Besides that, you still need to check the following:

n A GPRS SIM card is inserted in your T-Mobile MDA III.

n Disable the ActiveSync BT port connection of your PC.

n Disable the Infrared function by tapping > Settings > Connections tab > Beam > uncheck

Receive all incoming beams.

1. Select > Programs > Wireless Modem.

2. Select the Bluetooth connection type from the drop-down list and tap the Start button.

3. Open your T-Mobile MDA III from the Bluetooth application installed on your PC.

The interface of the Bluetooth application installed on your PC will vary, depending on the

Bluetooth module embedded or attached in your PC when you purchased it. Follow the instal-

lation instructions of the connected Bluetooth device's manual.

Next.

After the installation completed,

Chapter 7

Using Microsoft Outlook

7.1 Calendar

7.2 Contacts

7.3 Tasks

7.4 Notes

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7.1 Calendar

Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Day, Week, Month, and Agenda) and set

Calendar to remind you of appointments with a sound or

other method. Appointments for the day can be displayed on the Today screen.

If you use Outlook on your PC, you can synchronize appoint- ments between your T-Mobile MDA III and PC. See Using

ActiveSync in Chapter 4.

1. Tap to go back to view today's appointment.

2. Tap to display or edit the appointment details.

3. Tap to create a new appointment.

4. Tap to change the appointments in variou s displayed

Create or change an appointment

1. To create an appointment, tap New. To select a new date

2. If you are working in

3. To change an appointment, tap it in the calendar, and then

When entering a time, you can type military and abbreviated time forms, such as 2300 (becomes 11:00 PM), 913pm (becomes 9:13 PM), 911 (becomes 9:11 AM), and 9p (becomes

9:00 PM).

views.

from a pop-up calendar, tap the display date. To enter or select a new time, tap the display time. Enter the appointment details, and when nished, tap OK to return to the calendar.

appointment and then entered for you.

tap Edit. Change any appointment detail by tapping it and entering the new information.

Day view, tap the time slot for the new

New to have the time automatically

Send a meeting request

You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Out-

or Pocket Outlook. The meeting request will be created

look

automatically and sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your E-mail server.

1. Create an appointment and enter the meeting information.

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2. Tap Attendees (you will need to hide the input panel to see this box).

3. Select the meeting attendees from the list of e-mail addresses you’ve entered in Contacts. Only those contacts with e-mail addresses will be displayed.

4. Select other desired options and then tap OK.

5. Messaging automatically creates a meeting request and sends it to the attendees the next time you synchronize with your PC. Any textual notes entered in the Notes tab (excluding writing or recordings) will also be sent.

If you are sending the meeting request through a connection to an ISP or the network, rather than through synchronization with your PC, tap the Tools > Options > Appointments tab. In Send meeting requests via, tap the service you want to use to send the meeting request.

Use the summary screen

When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen is displayed. To change the appointment, tap Edit.

Set a reminder for an appointment

1. In the Calendar, tap the appointment, and then tap the upper portion of the summary screen when editing the appointment.

2. Tap Reminder and select Remind me.

3. To change how many minutes before the appointment you are to be reminded, tap the minutes displayed.

To automatically set a reminder for all new appointments, in the calendar, tap the Tools > Options > Appointments tab and select Set reminders for new items.

Tap the service you want to use to send the meeting request.

Beam an appointment

To beam an appointment, in the calendar list, tap and hold the appointment. On the pop-up menu, tap Beam Appoint-

ment.

When using infrared (IR), align the IR ports between the devices so that they are unobstructed and within close range of each other.

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7.2 Contacts

Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily nd the informa-

tion you’re looking for, whether you’re at home or on the road. You can enter both personal and business information.

If you use Outlook on your PC, you can synchronize contacts between your device and PC. See ActiveSync in Chapter 4.

View contacts

1. Select the category of contacts you want displayed in the list.

2. Tap and enter part of a name to quickly nd it in the list.

3. Tap letters, such as h phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

4. Tap to display or edit the contact details.

5. Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of available actions.

To change the way information appears in the list, tap Tools and then Options.

Create or change a contact:

1. Tap > Programs > Contacts > New.

2. Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. You will need to scroll down to see all available elds.

3. To assign the contact to a category, scroll to and tap In the contact list, you can display contacts by category.

4. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording.

To change a contact, tap it in the contact list, and then tap Edit. To cancel edits, tap Edit > Undo. When nished, tap

If you enter a name with more than 2 words, the middle word will be recorded as a middle name. If your contact has a double rst or last name, tap the Name arrow and enter the names in the proper box.

(home), w (work), or m (mobile) to the right of the contact to see additional

OK to return to the contact list.

Categories and select a category from the list.

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