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Using your treo ™ 600 smartphone by palmone includes setup information and instructions for most tasks.
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Copyright copyright © 2004 palmone, inc. All rights reserved. Palmone, treo, the palmone and treo logos, blazer, palm, palm os, hotsync, graffiti, and palm powered are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmone, inc. Or its subsidiaries. This product contains acces...
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Contents :: 1 contents 1 contents 3 welcome 4 if you read nothing else... 5 read this now: getting started 6 what you’ll need 7 treo overview 11 charging the battery 13 turning treo on and off 14 making your first call 17 first day: learning the basics 18 moving around the treo™ screen 23 using the ...
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2 :: contents 95 calculator 98 looking up contacts and other information 101 beaming information 105 first month: managing applications 106 installing applications 109 removing applications 110 using application info 111 using expansion cards 115 when you’re ready: customizing your treo™ 116 phone s...
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Welcome :: 3 welcome congratulations on the purchase of your treo™ 600 smartphone by palmone™. You now have • an advanced mobile phone* • a palm powered™ organizer with portable expansion capability (sd™ media) • a digital camera** • email* • web browsing* • sms* • mms* all in one compact and indisp...
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4 :: if you read nothing else... If you read nothing else... This guide is designed to get you using your treo quickly, starting with just the basics. As you become more comfortable with your treo and want to learn more, come back and read the other sections. Read this now: getting started follow th...
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Read this now: getting started :: 5 read this now: getting started.
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6 :: what you’ll need what you’ll need as you work through the instructions in this guide, you’ll need all the items that came in the treo™ 600 smartphone box (see page 7) as well as the following: • an activated verizon wireless account with data services* • a location with wireless coverage for yo...
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Treo overview :: 7 treo overview you should have received all of the following components in the treo box: hardware • treo handset • protective case • ac charger • usb hotsync ® cable • headset documentation and software • treo 600 quick reference guide • treo 600 manual in motion cd • using your tr...
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8 :: treo overview treo handset features the following illustrations show the locations and names of the physical features of the treo. Refer back to these illustrations while following the instructions in this guide. A f c b d e a. Antenna b. Wireless mode button c. Infrared (ir) port d. Ringer swi...
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Treo overview :: 9 a. Phone receiver b. Led (wireless mode and charge indicator) c. Volume buttons d. Phone e. Calendar f. Headset jack g. Hotsync and power supply connector h. Microphone i. Sms j. Screen on/off button k. 5-way navigation control a f c b d e g h i j k be careful not to scratch or cr...
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10 :: treo overview * there are two models of treo 600 available through verizon: one comes with a camera and the other does not come with a camera. The packaging for your treo 600 identifies whether a camera is included. A camera lens* b. Speaker c. Reset button d. Reset tool (within stylus) a c b ...
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Charging the battery :: 11 charging the battery before using your treo, you need to fully charge the battery. Your phone may not turn on at all when you first remove it from the box. We recommend that you charge your phone for three hours or until the led is solid green. 1. Plug the ac charger into ...
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12 :: charging the battery after you turn on your treo, the onscreen battery gauge displays power status: • full battery icon : battery is charged • partial battery icon : battery has some power and is not charging • empty battery icon : battery needs charging immediately • red lightning bolt : batt...
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Turning treo on and off :: 13 turning treo on and off you can use the palm os ® features of your treo independently of the wireless features and applications. Therefore, the screen and wireless mode are designed to be turned off and on separately. Turning the screen on and off 1. Press the screen bu...
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14 :: making your first call making your first call we recommend that you charge your treo for a full three hours (or until the led is solid green) before using it for the first time. 1. Press phone . 2. If a setup screen appears, follow the instructions to select a language and calibrate the screen...
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Making your first call :: 15 adjusting call volume while a call is in progress, press the volume buttons on the side of your treo to adjust call volume. What’s my number? 1. Make sure wireless mode is on (see page 13). 2. Press phone . 3. Press menu . 4. From the options menu, choose phone info (/i)...
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16 :: making your first call.
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First day: learning the basics :: 17 first day: learning the basics.
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18 :: moving around the treo™ screen moving around the treo™ screen to move around the treo™ 600 smartphone screen, you can use the 5-way navigation control, or tap items on the screen with the stylus. Once you’ve used your treo for a while, you’ll find your own favorite way to scroll, highlight, an...
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Moving around the treo™ screen :: 19 • tap an onscreen scroll arrow: • press option and up or down to scroll to the next page of information within the current record. • when inside a text field, press up and down to scroll through the text. • drag the slider of an onscreen scroll bar. Highlighting ...
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20 :: moving around the treo™ screen you can also use the stylus to highlight text on the screen. Highlighted text appears in reverse type. • drag the stylus across the text you want to highlight. • double-tap a word to highlight it. • triple-tap a line of text to highlight it. Accessing command but...
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Moving around the treo™ screen :: 21 selecting menu items . Many applications have menus to provide access to additional features. These menus are usually hidden from view, but they appear when you press menu . To get the most out of your treo, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the addit...
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22 :: moving around the treo™ screen choosing options in a pick list a range of options is often presented in a type of menu called a pick list, which can be identified by a downward-pointing arrow. Pick lists are different from the application menus described above. To choose from a pick list, do o...
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Using the keyboard :: 23 using the keyboard using the keyboard backlight • to turn on the backlight, press option , then . The backlight may not be visible in bright sunlight. • the backlight turns off if the keyboard is not in use. When using the keyboard, most people find it easiest to hold the tr...
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24 :: using the keyboard entering lowercase and uppercase letters • to type lowercase letters, press the desired keys. • to type an uppercase letter, press shift , then type a letter. You don’t need to hold down shift while typing a letter. • to turn caps lock on, press shift twice. To turn it off, ...
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Using the keyboard :: 25 symbols and accented characters type... Then press alt to choose... Type... Then press alt to choose... Type... Then press alt to choose... A á à ä â ã å æ o ó ò ö ô œ õ ø 0 % ‰ ° a Á À Ä Ã Å Æ o Ó Ò Ö Ô Œ 1 b or b ß p or p % 2 c ç ¢ © ^ ˆ r or r ® 3 c Ç ¢ © ^ ˆ s ß Šs § . ?...
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26 :: launching applications launching applications each of the three application buttons on the front of the treo can be used to launch two applications. To access a button’s primary application, simply press the button. To access a button’s secondary application, press option , then press the appl...
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Launching applications :: 27 button primary application secondary application phone + blazer ® web browser calendar + memo pad sms + mms screen (on/off) + keyguard in palm os ® , you access all available applications through a screen called the applications launcher: 1. Press applications launcher ....
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28 :: setting up your computer setting up your computer synchronization lets you enter information on your computer (using palm ® desktop or microsoft outlook for windows) and then efficiently transfer that information to your treo. At the same time, changes you make on your treo are transferred to ...
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Setting up your computer :: 29 connecting your treo to your computer 1. Plug the ac charger into a wall outlet. If necessary connect an adapter. 2. Connect the charger to the short end of the hotsync cable. Be sure to match the sides of the connectors labeled up. 3. Plug the usb hotsync cable into a...
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30 :: setting up your computer installing palm desktop software on your computer your computer needs all of its resources available to install the desktop synchronization software. Follow these guidelines for a successful installation: 1. Exit any applications that are currently running on your comp...
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Synchronizing contacts and other personal data :: 31 synchronizing contacts and other personal data before you can synchronize your contacts and other personal data, you must install palm desktop software from the cd that came with your treo. See page 30 for instructions. 1. Connect your treo to you...
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32 :: battery life battery life battery life depends on individual usage. When used as a phone, your treo battery provides approximately 4 hours of talk time or 10 days of standby time on the 1900 mhz band. Talk time is slightly lower when operating on the cellular 800 mhz band. When used as an orga...
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Battery life :: 33 • as with any mobile phone, if you are in an area with no wireless coverage, your treo continuously searches for a signal, which consumes power. If you cannot move to an area of better coverage, temporarily turn off wireless mode to conserve battery power. • use the keyboard backl...
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34 :: where to learn more where to learn more a quick introduction to your new treo • tutorial: the tutorial teaches you how to use many features of your treo. It is already installed on your treo, and you can launch it any time. While using your treo • tips: many of the built-in applications includ...
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First week: using phone, web, and messaging :: 35 first week: using phone, web, and messaging.
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36 :: phone overview phone overview the phone application lets you make and receive calls, store information about your contacts, and store favorites for contacting people and launching applications. Be sure you know how to turn on wireless mode before reading this section (see page 13). Accessing t...
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Phone overview :: 37 you can use the icons at the top of the phone screen to monitor the status of these items: network name displays verizon wireless when wireless mode is on and you are in a verizon coverage area. If you are outside a verizon coverage area, no service or roaming appears instead. N...
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38 :: dialing calls dialing calls your treo offers several options for making phone calls. As you become more familiar with your treo, you’ll discover which method you prefer. Dialing with the keyboard 1. Press phone . 2. Using the numbered keys on the keyboard, type a phone number. You do not need ...
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Dialing calls :: 39 dialing with a favorites button before you can use favorites buttons, you must create some favorites entries. See page 51. 1. Press phone . 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access your favorites buttons. 3. Highlight the desired button. 4. Press center to dial the selected ...
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40 :: dialing calls dialing from a web page or text message treo recognizes most phone numbers that appear in web pages or text messages. 1. Use the 5-way navigation control to highlight the phone number you want to dial. 2. Press center to dial. Redialing the last number you called do any of the fo...
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Receiving calls :: 41 receiving calls to receive calls, wireless mode must be on. This is different from having just the screen turned on (see page 13). To answer a call, do one of the following: • using the 5-way navigation control, choose the onscreen answer button. • if the headset is attached, p...
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42 :: using voicemail using voicemail setting up voicemail if you subscribe to voicemail services, you are prompted to enter a password the first time you call voicemail. 1. Turn on wireless mode, as described on page 13. 2. Press phone . 3. Use the 5-way navigation control to access favorites. 4. C...
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Using voicemail :: 43 voicemail notification when you have new voicemail, you are notified with an alert that indicates the number of messages you have waiting. A voicemail icon may also appear near the top of your screen. Retrieving voicemail messages if the voicemail alert is on your screen, you c...
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44 :: managing active calls managing active calls when you make or receive a call, the active call view appears. Use the 5-way navigation control to access the onscreen buttons in this view: • hang up all (or pressing backspace ): ends the call immediately. You can also press the headset button (if ...
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More ways to manage calls :: 45 more ways to manage calls treo offers many advanced telephone features, including call waiting and conference calling. Making a second call you can make a second call while your first call is still active. 1. After dialing the first number, use the 5-way navigation co...
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46 :: more ways to manage calls answering a second call (call waiting) when you are on an active call, you can receive a second call. When the second call comes in, the call waiting dialog appears, giving you the following options for handling the second call: • to place the current call on hold and...
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More ways to manage calls :: 47 viewing minutes usage 1. Press phone . 2. Press menu . 3. From the views menu, choose call log (/y). 4. Choose totals. 5. (optional.) to reset the counters to zero, choose reset counters. 6. Choose done. Using voice dialing you can place calls by saying a name if you ...
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48 :: more ways to manage calls when voice privacy is on, a icon appears to the right of the current time. If voice privacy is supported by the network, a icon also appears on the active call screen. When location on is on, the location icon appears with transmission lines. When 911 only is on, the ...
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Managing contacts :: 49 managing contacts contacts is a view in the phone application. If you are familiar with palm powered™ devices, you may recognize that contacts is similar to the address book application on previous devices. Adding a contact 1. Press phone . 2. Use the 5-way navigation control...
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50 :: managing contacts viewing or changing contact information 1. In the contacts list, begin typing one of the following for the contact you want to view or edit: • first initial and last name • first name • last name 2. Choose the name of the entry you want to open. 3. Choose edit. 4. Make change...
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Defining favorites buttons :: 51 defining favorites buttons treo provides 50 programmable favorites buttons for quick access to the following common tasks: • dialing a phone number (speed dial) • launching an application • accessing a web page • addressing a text message • accessing voicemail (prese...
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52 :: defining favorites buttons creating a speed dial favorites button 1. Press phone . 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access your favorites buttons. 3. Choose a blank button. 4. Choose the type pick list, then select speed dial. 5. Enter a label and phone number for the favorite by doing o...
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Defining favorites buttons :: 53 creating an application, message, or web link favorites button 1. Press phone . 2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access your favorites buttons. 3. Choose a blank button. 4. Choose the type pick list, then select application, message, or web link. 5. Enter a lab...
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54 :: using a phone headset using a phone headset you can connect a phone headset for hands-free operation. If you need to use your phone while driving, and this is permitted in your area, we recommend using a phone headset. • you can press the headset button to perform any of the following tasks: •...
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Browsing the web :: 55 browsing the web blazer ® web browser provides quick and easy access to web pages right on your treo. You can view the regular sites you use today, including those with security and advanced features like javascript and frames. To browse the web, you must activate data service...
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56 :: browsing the web navigating in optimized mode blazer uses a patent-pending technology to optimize web pages for your treo. By default, the browser reformats web pages into one column on your screen. This way, you can see most content without scrolling left or right. • press up or down to move ...
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Browsing the web :: 57 3. From the page menu, choose add bookmark (/a). 4. If desired, change the name and description. 5. Choose ok. Saving a page blazer lets you save a page for offline viewing, so you don’t need an internet connection to view it later. 1. Go to the page you want to save. 2. Press...
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58 :: browsing the web viewing bookmarks or saved pages bookmarks and saved pages both appear in bookmark view. Saved pages are indicated by a small triangle in the upper-right corner of the bookmark. 1. Choose the bookmarks view icon . 2. Choose the bookmark or saved page you want to view. Editing ...
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Browsing the web :: 59 arranging bookmarks and saved pages blazer includes 10 pages for arranging bookmarks and saved pages by topic. For example, you can store travel links on one page, stock links on another, and business links on a third page. 1. From the bookmarks view, press menu . 2. From the ...
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60 :: browsing the web navigating web sites with split pages (frames) some web sites split their pages into separate areas, each with their own scroll bars. You can navigate these sites more easily by “zooming in” on one of the separate areas. To do this: 1. Tap inside the area of the split page you...
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Browsing the web :: 61 finding text on a web page 1. From the page view, press menu . 2. From the page menu, choose find text on page. 3. Type the text you want to find. 4. Check or uncheck the wrap search box to indicate whether you want the search to wrap from the end of the page to the beginning ...
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62 :: browsing the web 4. Choose advanced and set any of the following preferences: • set limit on memory for storing recently viewed pages (cache): sets the amount of memory used for your cache. Pages are cached so they load faster the next time you view them. • memory management: enables you to fr...
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Working with pictures :: 63 working with pictures there are two models of treo 600 available through verizon: one comes with a camera and the other does not come with a camera. The packaging for your treo 600 identifies whether a camera is included. If your treo 600 does not include a camera, then t...
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64 :: working with pictures viewing a picture 1. Choose the pictures view icon . 2. Choose the picture you want to view. 3. Choose done. Sending a picture you can send a picture to other picture-enabled mobile phones, to an email address, or to the pix place website. To store and manage your picture...
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Working with pictures :: 65 moving pictures 1. From the pictures view, choose the picture you want to move. 2. Press menu . 3. From the picture menu, choose move (/m). 4. Choose the category or expansion card where you want to move the picture. 5. Choose move to finish. Deleting a picture 1. From th...
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66 :: working with pictures customizing your pictures settings 1. From any view in the pictures application, press menu . 2. From the options menu, choose preferences. 3. Set any of the following preferences: • default name*: names a series of pictures to be captured, such as seattle001, seattle002,...
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Working with pictures :: 67 viewing pictures on your computer (windows only) when you perform a hotsync operation, your treo images are copied to your desktop computer. You can view these pictures in jpeg format, or email them to friends using your desktop email application. 1. Locate your pictures ...
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68 :: sms sms text messages are brief notes that you exchange with other mobile phones that have text messaging capability (also known as short messaging or sms). Messages must be 160 characters or less. Refer to your service plan for per-message pricing. Creating and sending a message 1. Make sure ...
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Sms :: 69 receiving messages when your phone is on and in an area of wireless coverage, you will automatically receive text messages sent to you. You can configure your treo to automatically notify you when new text messages arrive, using a ringtone and vibration or simply an onscreen alert. From th...
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70 :: sms using links in messages when you receive a text message that contains a telephone number, email address, or url, you can dial the number, send an email message, or go to the web page immediately. 1. Choose a message from the list. 2. Choose the phone number, email address, or url (appears ...
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Sms :: 71 in list view you can rearrange the messages in any folder using the sort command. 1. From list view, press menu . 2. From the view menu, choose sort by name or sort by date. In list view you can delete several messages at once from any folder using the purge command. 1. From list view, pre...
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72 :: sms 1. From the inbox, choose a chat. 2. Type your message. 3. Choose send. Customizing your sms settings 1. Press menu . 2. From the options menu, choose preferences. 3. Set any of the following preferences: • messages: your preferences for individual text messages. • confirm message deletion...
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Sms :: 73 • display my name in chat window as: enter the name you want displayed as the label for your messages in the chat screen. • label color: select the color in which you want messages to appear. • use color for: indicate whether you want to view both the message label and message in a differe...
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74 :: mms mms multimedia messages contain one or more pages of pictures and sounds as well as text. Even if your phone does not include a camera, you can still receive and view pictures. You can include any of the following items in your message: • ringtones • midi: up to 16-voice polyphony (standar...
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Mms :: 75 6. From the mms list view, choose new. 7. If the recipient is in your contacts list, choose the to pick list, then select address book lookup. Otherwise, type the number of a phone that supports multimedia messaging, or an email address or alias. 8. Add ringtones, sound clips, pictures, or...
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76 :: mms receiving multimedia messages you can automatically download new messages or have treo notify you that a message is ready to download. In either case, an alert appears when you have a new message. • from the alert: • to view your message(s), choose go to. • to dismiss the alert, choose ok....
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Mms :: 77 viewing/playing a multimedia message 1. From the inbox, choose the message you want to view. 2. If there are sounds or multiple pages, playback will begin immediately. 3. Use the onscreen controls to scroll to other pages and messages. • to play or save a sound, choose the sound icon . You...
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78 :: mms managing multimedia messages you can rearrange messages in any folder using the sort command. 1. From list view, press menu . 2. From the view menu, choose sort by name or sort by date. In list view you can delete several messages at once from any folder using the purge command. 1. From th...
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Mms :: 79 4. Choose ok..
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First two weeks: using organizer features :: 81 first two weeks: using organizer features.
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82 :: calendar calendar displaying your calendar • press calendar repeatedly to cycle through the various active views. • use the 5-way navigation control to move to another day, week, or month (depending on the current view). • choose go or press menu . From the options menu, choose go to day (/o),...
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Calendar :: 83 5. Choose ok. 6. Type a description for the event. Adding an alarm reminder to an event 1. In calendar, highlight the event. 2. Choose details. 3. Check the alarm box and choose the number of minutes, hours, or days before the event you would like to receive the alarm. 4. Choose ok. A...
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84 :: calendar creating an untimed event an untimed event, such as a birthday or anniversary, does not occur at a particular time. 1. Press calendar until you are in day view. 2. Press left and right to go to the date of the event. 3. Make sure nothing is highlighted. 4. Type a description for the e...
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Calendar :: 85 5. If the event has an ending date, choose the end on pick list, then select choose date, and select the ending date. 6. Choose ok. Customizing general preferences for your calendar 1. Press menu . 2. From the options menu, choose preferences (/r). 3. Set any of the following preferen...
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86 :: calendar • button views: the views that appear when you press calendar repeatedly. By default, you see day and month views, but you can also see week, week with text, year, and daily journal views. • display options: your choices for different calendar view options: • show time bars: shows the...
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Calendar :: 87 customizing to do list preferences for your calendar you can display to do items in your calendar to keep on top of your tasks. 1. Press calendar until you are in day view. 2. Press menu . 3. From the options menu, choose to do preferences. 4. Set any of the following preferences: • s...
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88 :: to do list to do list you can use to do list as a reminder of tasks you need to complete and to keep a record of complete tasks. Adding a to do item 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select all. 3. Choose the to do list icon. 4. Choose new...
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To do list :: 89 setting item priority, due date, and other details the details dialog enables you to assign a priority level, due date, category, privacy flag, and note to each item. 1. Highlight the item to which you want to assign details. 2. Choose details. 3. Set any of the following: • priorit...
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90 :: to do list checking off a to do item 1. Choose the item you want to check off. 2. Hold option and press return . Deleting a to do item 1. Highlight the item you want to delete. 2. Press menu . 3. From the record menu, choose delete item (/d). 4. Choose ok. Customizing to do list the to do pref...
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To do list :: 91 • show due dates: displays item due dates, and inserts an exclamation mark next to overdue items. • show priorities: displays the priority setting for each item. • show categories: displays the category for each item. 3. Choose ok..
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92 :: memo pad memo pad memos are a great way to store notes on your treo. Creating a memo 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select all. 3. Choose the memo pad icon. 4. Enter the text you want to appear in the memo. 5. Choose done. Deleting a me...
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Citytime :: 93 citytime the citytime world clock displays the day and time in your home city and in four other cities around the globe. Whether you’re traveling or at home, it’s easy to keep track of the best time to reach your business associates, friends, and family in faraway places. Setting your...
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94 :: citytime selecting remote cities in addition to your home city, you can display the day and time for four other cities, called remote cities, anywhere around the globe. 1. Use the stylus to tap a pick list in the lower part of the citytime screen, then select the city closest to the city you w...
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Calculator :: 95 calculator calculator includes a basic calculator, plus an advanced calculator with scientific, financial, and conversion functions. Switching between basic and advanced calculator modes 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select ...
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96 :: calculator selecting functions in advanced calculator mode 1. Switch to advanced calculator mode (see above). 2. Choose the pick list near the upper-left part of the screen, then select the advanced calculator function you would like to use: • math: advanced mathematical functions such as expo...
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Calculator :: 97 3. Choose the pick list near the upper-middle of the screen, then select how to display decimal values: • float (floating point): position of decimal point varies according to calculation results. • fixed(x) (fixed point): enter an integer for the number of decimal places to display...
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98 :: looking up contacts and other information looking up contacts and other information with the built-in search features on your treo, you can find information quickly: • name lookup: enables you to dial your contacts by name. It locates people’s phone numbers when you’re in the contacts list. • ...
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Looking up contacts and other information :: 99 for example, entering sm displays smilla anderson, john smith, and sally martin as shown above. Entering jsm finds only john smith. 4. Do one of the following: • highlight the contact name, then press center to view the contents of the record. • highli...
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100 :: looking up contacts and other information 4. In the search results, choose the text you want to review, or choose find more to search additional applications..
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Beaming information :: 101 beaming information your treo is equipped with an ir (infrared) port that lets you beam information to another palm powered™ device with an ir port. The ir port is located on the top of your treo, between the wireless mode button and the ringer switch, behind the small dar...
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102 :: beaming information beaming an application not all applications can be beamed. A lock icon appears on the beam screen next to applications that cannot be beamed. 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Press menu . 3. From the app menu, choose beam (/b). 4. Choose the beam from pick list, then se...
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Beaming information :: 103 receiving beamed information 1. Turn on your screen. 2. Point the ir port on your treo directly at the ir port of the transmitting device to open the beam status dialog. 3. When the beam dialog appears, choose a category for the entry. 4. Press up to receive the beam or pr...
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First month: managing applications :: 105 first month: managing applications.
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106 :: installing applications installing applications your treo™ 600 smartphone comes with several built-in applications that are ready to use. You can also install third-party palm os ® applications, such as business software, games, and more. To learn more, go to www.Palmone.Com/software. When yo...
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Installing applications :: 107 installing applications from a windows computer 1. Double-click the .Prc or .Pdb file you want to install on your treo. 2. A dialog may appear with a user drop-down list. Select your user name from the list. 3. The install tool window appears. If you would like to inst...
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108 :: installing applications installing applications from a macintosh computer 1. On your macintosh, launch palm desktop. 2. From the hotsync menu, choose install handheld files. 3. Select the user name that corresponds to your treo phone from the user drop- down menu. 4. Click add to list. 5. Loc...
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Removing applications :: 109 removing applications if you decide that you no longer need an application, or want to free up memory on your treo, you can remove applications from your treo or an expansion card (for more on expansion cards, see page 111). You can remove only applications, patches, and...
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110 :: using application info using application info the info screens display basic statistics about the applications on your treo. 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Press menu . 3. From the app menu, choose info. 4. At the bottom of the screen, choose the type of information you want to view: • v...
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Using expansion cards :: 111 using expansion cards the expansion slot on your treo enables you to add secure digital (sd™) cards and multimedia™ cards (mmc) to extend the storage capacity of your treo. For example, sd or mmc expansion cards can store: • pictures • mp3 audio files • games • ebooks • ...
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112 :: using expansion cards 3. Hold your treo with the screen facing you, and the card with the notch in the lower- right corner next to the stylus. 4. Insert the card into the expansion slot until you feel the card lock into place and hear the confirmation tone. Launching applications on an expans...
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Using expansion cards :: 113 copying applications to an expansion card you can copy applications between your treo and your expansion card. 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Press menu . 3. From the app menu, choose copy (/c). 4. Choose the copy to pick list, then select the destination: card name...
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114 :: using expansion cards viewing expansion card information the card info application displays general information about the expansion card that is currently in the expansion slot 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select all. 3. Choose the c...
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When you’re ready: customizing your treo™ :: 115 when you’re ready: customizing your treo™.
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116 :: phone settings phone settings selecting ringtones and messaging alert tones you can set different tones and volumes for incoming phone calls, calendar alarms, and mms and sms messaging alerts. 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select all....
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Phone settings :: 117 • service tone: a warning of a service change, such as moving into and out of a mobile network coverage area. • calendar • alarm sound: the tone played the first time your alarm goes off. • reminder sound: the tone played if an alarm is not acknowledged and the alarm repeats. •...
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118 :: phone settings assigning a caller id picture and ringtone 1. Press phone . 2. Press up to access your favorites buttons. 3. Highlight the favorites button you want to give a picture caller id. 4. Press menu . 5. From the edit menu, choose edit favorites button (/e). 6. Choose more. 7. Check t...
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Phone settings :: 119 choosing wallpaper for the phone screen if you have images stored on your treo, you can select different wallpaper for the main view in the phone application. 1. Press phone . 2. Press menu . 3. From the options menu, choose display preferences. 4. Choose the pick list at the t...
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120 :: system sound settings system sound settings you can immediately silence all sounds on your treo, including phone ringtones, calendar alerts, and system sounds. This does not mute the speaker on your treo during a phone call. 1. Slide the ringer switch to sound mode off. 2. To hear all sounds ...
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Display and appearance :: 121 display and appearance turning the keyboard backlight on and off • to turn the keyboard backlight on, press option , then . The backlight illuminates the keys, and the screen dims slightly. • to turn the keyboard backlight off, press option , then again. Adjusting the c...
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122 :: display and appearance changing the screen font you can change the font in calendar, contacts, memo pad, sms, and to do list. 1. Launch the application in which you want to change the font. 2. Press menu . 3. From the options menu, choose font (/f). 4. Choose a font style: 5. Choose ok. Align...
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Applications launcher settings :: 123 applications launcher settings arranging applications by category you can assign an application to a category and then display a specific category of applications in the applications launcher. 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Press menu . 3. From the app menu...
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124 :: button settings button settings buttons preferences you can use buttons preferences to choose which applications are associated with the buttons on your treo. 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select all. 3. Choose the prefs icon. 4. Choo...
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Button settings :: 125 setting default applications some applications look for other applications to handle data (for example, a mail application might launch a browser when you choose a link in an email message). 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper right corner, th...
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126 :: date and time settings date and time settings setting the date and time you can use date & time preferences to set the time, date, time zone, and daylight savings setting for your treo. By default, your phone synchronizes the date and time with the verizon network when wireless mode is on and...
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Date and time settings :: 127 setting date and time formats you can use formats preferences to choose number conventions based on geographic regions. For example, in the united kingdom, time is expressed using a 24-hour clock. In the united states, time is expressed using a 12-hour clock with an am ...
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128 :: general preferences general preferences you can use general preferences to set the auto shutoff interval, the beam receive feature, sounds, and screen colors for your treo. 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select all. 3. Choose the prefs...
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Locking your phone and data :: 129 locking your phone and data your treo includes several features that help you protect your phone from inadvertent use and keep your data private. The built-in security software enables you to use your treo for emergency calls even if the handset is locked. • keygua...
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130 :: locking your phone and data keyguard your treo includes a feature that locks the keyboard, so that screen items and buttons aren’t accidentally pressed while the phone is in a pocket or bag. 1. With the treo screen on, press option and the screen button to enable keyguard. 2. To disable keygu...
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Locking your phone and data :: 131 phone lock you can lock your phone to prevent unauthorized use of your mobile account. When your phone is locked, you must enter the correct lock code to make calls. You can, however, still place emergency calls when you phone is locked, and you can also receive ca...
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132 :: locking your phone and data system password lock you can protect your personal information by locking the system so that a password is required to access any data or use other features of your treo. 1. Press applications launcher . 2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then selec...
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Locking your phone and data :: 133 setting owner preferences you can use owner preferences to record information such as your name, company name, and phone number. If you lock your keyboard, the owner preferences information appears on the screen that requests your password to unlock it, and you mus...
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134 :: locking your phone and data private records in most applications you can mark individual entries as private. All private entries remain visible and accessible until you select the security setting to hide or mask them. When you hide entries, they do not appear anywhere in the application. Whe...
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Locking your phone and data :: 135 viewing all private records 1. Make sure the records you want to mask are marked private. 2. Press applications launcher . 3. Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select all. 4. Choose the security icon. 5. Choose the current privacy pick list, then...
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136 :: locking your phone and data security and palm ® desktop (windows) palm desktop for windows observes the security password for your treo. If you forget your treo password, you cannot view your data in palm desktop. You can change your password, but all records marked as private will be deleted...
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If something happens: help :: 137 if something happens: help.
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138 :: upgrading from another palm powered™ device upgrading from another palm powered™ device to transfer all compatible applications and data from your previous device to your new treo™ 600 smartphone: 1. Perform a hotsync ® operation with your old device and your old desktop software to back up y...
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Upgrading from another palm powered™ device :: 139 • applications launcher: some previous palm powered™ devices called this the home screen. To access this screen, press applications launcher . • find: some previous palm powered devices launched this global search engine by tapping the magnifying gl...
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140 :: trouble installing palm desktop? Trouble installing palm desktop? The cd included with your treo installs the software and drivers that let you synchronize with palm desktop software or microsoft outlook for windows. If you want to synchronize with a different personal information manager (pi...
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Resetting your treo :: 141 resetting your treo soft reset a soft reset is similar to restarting a computer. If your treo is not responding or you have trouble synchronizing with your computer, a soft reset may help. Unless your battery is extremely low, a soft reset should not affect your data. 1. U...
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142 :: resetting your treo 1. Unscrew the stylus tip to access the reset tool. 2. While holding up , use the reset tool to gently press the reset button on the back of your treo. 3. When the palm powered logo appears, release up . Hard reset a hard reset erases all data and third-party software on y...
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Screen :: 143 screen the screen appears blank 1. Look closely at the screen. If you can see a dim image, try adjusting the screen contrast and brightness (see page 121). 2. If adjusting the contrast and brightness doesn’t resolve the problem, perform a soft reset (see page 141). 3. If performing a s...
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144 :: network connection network connection signal strength is weak 1. If standing, move about 10 feet in any direction. 2. If you are in a building, move near a window. Open any metal blinds. 3. If you are in a building, move outdoors or to a more open area. 4. If you are outdoors, move away from ...
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Network connection :: 145 i can’t tell if data services are available • the following icons indicate data services: you are in a coverage area where data services are available, but it does not indicate whether you are connected to a data network. This icon appears in the main view of the phone appl...
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146 :: network connection • for additional suggestions, see www.Palmone.Com/support. • contact verizon to verify that your subscription plan includes high-speed data services and that these services have been correctly activated. Verizon should also be able to tell you if there are any outages in yo...
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Synchronization (hotsync) :: 147 synchronization (hotsync) synchronization lets you back up your treo data onto your computer. If you ever need to perform a hard reset or otherwise erase all your data on your treo, you can perform a hotsync operation to restore the data. To make sure you always have...
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148 :: synchronization (hotsync) 4. Perform a soft reset (see page 141). 5. If problems persist and you’re synchronizing through a usb hub, try connecting the hotsync cable to a different usb port, or directly to your computer’s built-in usb port. 6. Uninstall palm desktop. 7. Reboot your computer. ...
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Synchronization (hotsync) :: 149 hotsync operation finishes but data does not appear where it should 1. Make sure you’re synchronizing with the intended desktop personal information manager (pim). The cd that came with your treo lets you synchronize with palm desktop or microsoft outlook for windows...
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150 :: web web i can’t access a page • make sure wireless mode is turned on (see page 13) and that the data services icon appears in the main view of the phone application (near the top of the screen). If you do not see this icon, data services are not available in your current location and you cann...
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Pictures :: 151 pictures if your treo 600 does not include a camera, then the information in this section about taking pictures does not apply to you. Here are some tips for taking good pictures if your model includes a camera: • clean the camera’s lens with a soft, lint-free cloth. • take pictures ...
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152 :: third-party applications third-party applications sometimes, third-party applications can cause conflicts on your treo. Third-party applications that modify wireless features may require extra troubleshooting. If you recently installed an application and your treo seems to be stuck, try the f...
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Making room on your treo :: 153 making room on your treo if you store a large number of records, or install many third-party applications, the internal memory on your treo may fill up. Here are some common ways to clear space on your treo: • pictures: large size images take up a lot of memory. Move ...
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154 :: voice quality voice quality is the other person hearing an echo? • try decreasing the treo’s volume to avoid coupling or feedback on the other person’s end. This applies to both speakerphone and the built-in handset speaker. • position the treo handset closer to your ear to prevent sound leak...
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156 :: glossary glossary alt (alternative) : a keyboard key. Type a letter on the keyboard, then press alt to access variations such as international characters and symbols. Applications launcher : the view on your treo™ 600 smartphone from which you can launch all applications. Auto-off interval: t...
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Glossary :: 157 palm os: the operating system of your treo phone. A trademark of palmsource, palm os is known for its simplicity of use and for the large number of applications that can be added to your treo. Phone : the application on your treo that provides quick access to the most commonly used a...
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158 :: fcc fcc fcc statement this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operat...
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Fcc :: 159 antenna care/unauthorized modifications use only the supplied integral antenna. Unauthorized antenna modifications or attachments could damage the unit and may violate fcc regulations. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void t...
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160 :: fcc blackouts and seizures blinking lights, such as those experienced with television or playing video games, may cause some people to experience blackout or seizure, even if never experienced before. In the event a treo user should experience any disorientation, loss of awareness, convulsion...
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Fcc :: 161 9. Use your phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a “good samaritan” in your community. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress, or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1, as you would want others to...
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Index :: 163 index numerics 1x icon 55, 64, 74, 145, 146, 150 24-hour clock 127 5-way navigation control. See under five a ac charger 11 accented characters 24, 25 accessing applications 26, 27 common tasks 51 dial pad 44 web pages 55, 56 activating application menus 21 keyboard backlight 23 on-scre...
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164 :: index troubleshooting third-party 108, 152 viewing statistics about 110 applications launcher 27, 112,123 appointments. See events archive folder 109 area conversions 96 assistance 34 audio files 41 auto lock handheld setting 132 auto-keyguard setting 130 auto-off setting 33, 128 b backing up...
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Index :: 165 color preferences system 122, 128 text messages 73 command buttons 20 company searches 99 composing. See creating; entering compressed files 106 computers connecting handset to 29 setting up 28–30 conduit software 31 conference calling 46 connections 13, 29, 42, 144 conserving battery p...
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166 :: index bookmarks 58 contacts 50 events 84 favorites button 53 memos 92 multimedia messages 78 passwords 130 pictures 65, 66 text messages 71, 72 to do items 88, 90 dial extra digits option 52 dial pad 39, 40, 44, 118 dialing 14, 38–40, 44, 47 see also phone calls dialing service 47 disabling h...
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Index :: 167 feedback 154 files decompressing 106 downloading 59 financial calculator 95, 96 find dialog box 99 find more button 99 finding information 98 owner phone number 15 text 61, 99 5-way control buttons 18 5-way navigation control adding contacts with 49 answering calls from 41 choosing item...
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168 :: index installing applications 106, 107, 108, 124 palm os software 106, 140 synchronization software 28, 30 international characters 25 internet connections 13, 106 invalid characters 68 ir port beaming from 101, 102, 103 location of 8 j jpeg files 67, 74 k keyboard dialing with 38 locking 130...
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Index :: 169 microsoft windows see windows information midi files 74 mmc cards 111 mms icon 74 mms messaging 6, 74, 78 see also multimedia messages mobile accounts 34 mobile networks 13 mobile phone. See treo handset monthly events 84 moving through menu items 21 web pages 56, 60 multimedia cards 11...
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170 :: index phone (disabled) 11 phone application accessing 36 creating business cards with 50 managing calls from 44, 45 managing contacts from 49 monitoring information for 37 phone button 9, 36 phone calls adjusting volume for 15, 117 battery consumption and 11 defining ringtones for 52, 116 dis...
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Index :: 171 r receiving information 103 multimedia messages 74, 76, 78 phone calls 41 text messages 69 recharging handset 32, 37 recording voice messages 42, 75 recurring events 84 red lightning bolt 12 redialing 40 refreshing web pages 55 reminder screen 83 reminders 69, 83 see also alerts remote ...
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172 :: index serial cables 28 short messaging. See sms messaging; text messages shortcuts 21, 51, 139 show due dates option 90 signal strength 11, 37, 144 signals 33 silencing the ringer 41, 116, 120 silent alarms 83, 120 sit files 106 sms button 9 sms messaging 53, 68, 71, 72 snooze option 69, 76 s...
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Index :: 173 to do list checking off items 90 creating 88 displaying items in 87, 88, 90 prioritizing items in 89, 91 removing items 88, 90 setting preferences for 87, 90 touchscreen. See screen transferring data 37, 101 treo handset additional references for 55 aligning screen for 122 caution for s...
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174 :: index warranty 111 web browsing customizing 61 overview 55 requirements for 3, 6 troubleshooting 145, 150 web links 19, 53, 56, 70 web pages adding bookmarks for 56 clearing cache for 153 copying from 60 dialing from 40 disabling images on 61 displaying 55, 58 downloading applications from 10...
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:: 175 * there are two models of treo 600 available through verizon: one comes with a camera and the other does not come with a camera. The packaging for your treo 600 identifies whether a camera is included. Specifications radio cdma 1900/800 digital dual-band 1xrtt; also supports csd phone feature...
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