Dell Aero User manual

Aero
Important Icons
Icon Description
AGPS is available
Missed call
Outgoing call
Silent mode is enabled
Vibrate mode is enabled
Battery charge level is 60%
Battery is charging
Roaming is enabled
Network signal strength
Find More Information
On the Web
Interactive web tutorials are available at• att.com/Tutorials. Select Manufacturer >Dell.
Model >Aero from the drop-down menus.
Detailed support information including smartphone specifications, user manual, troubleshooting,•
user forums, and knowledge base articles are available at att.com/DeviceSupport.
Enterprise and Government customers: visit• wireless.att.com/businesssupportfor
smartphone tutorials, setup, and on-line technical support chat for instant answers to questions
about your smartphone and its features.
For information about your wireless account, service plan or network, visit att.com/Wireless.
On the smartphone
Call AT&T Customer Care at 1-800-331-0500 or dial 611 from any AT&T mobile phone for
assistance with your service or device.
Find Accessories
Accessories for your smartphone are available at att.com/WirelessAccessories or visit your local
AT&T store.
Quickstart
Icon Description
Wi-Fi is in range
Wi-Fi signal strength
Bluetooth® is enabled
SD card is installed
Flight mode is enabled
USB device is connected
New voicemail received
EDGE is enabled
3G is enabled

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property of their respective owners.
April 2010 P/N VG306 Rev. A00
Dell™ Aero Key Functions
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Welcome to AT&T
This Quickstart Guide provides a brief overview of the features and services
available on your smartphone.
Use our Interactive Web Tutorials available at att.com/Tutorials for the
most complete and up-to-date information on setting up and using your
new smartphone and services.
The online tutorials include step-by-step instructions and screenshots to
assist you.
Thanks again for choosing AT&T.
Your Dell™ smartphone is shown and described on this foldout.
Refer to this diagram as you read the Quickstart Guide.
1Powerbutton — Press and hold to turn on/off
the phone and to switch to flight mode. Press
once to enter/exit sleep mode.
2Home/Backbutton —Press and hold to
view the Home screen. Press once to view the
previous screen.
3Mini-USBconnector — Use to charge the
phone and connect to a computer or headset.
4Volume/Camerazoombuttons —Press to
increase or decrease the volume level.
Press to zoom-in or zoom-out in camera mode.
5Options/VoiceControlbutton — Press once
to view the Options menu. Press and hold to
access the Voice Control function.
6Camerabutton —Press and hold to activate
the camera. Press once to take a picture.

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What’s in the Box? ..............4
Set Up Your Smartphone .........5
Basic Functions ................9
Contacts .....................13
Ringtones and Sounds ..........14
Connection Manager............15
Text Messages .................16
Camera and
Multimedia Messages ...........17
Web/Internet .................18
Email ........................19
Bluetooth ....................22
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
AT&T Provisioned Services .......24
Table of Contents

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What’s in the Box?
Mini-USB to
USB cable
Power adapter
Battery
Mini-USB headset
Smartphone
MicroSD card
(installed in your
smartphone)
Mini-USB to 3.5 mm
headset adapter

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Install the SIM Card and Battery
Press the DELL™ logo with your thumb and1.
use your other hand to slide a finger into
the slot to lift the cover.
Pull back the rubber tab.2.
Hold the SIM card with the metal contacts3.
facing down and insert the SIM card into
the SIM card holder.
NOTE: To ensure proper installation, align
the cut corners in the SIM card with that
in the SIM card slot.
PRESS
Set Up Your Smartphone

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Install the SIM Card and Battery
Align the metal contacts on the battery4.
with the contacts on the battery holder
and insert the battery.
PRESS
Close the cover by inserting the tabs on5.
the cover into the slots on the smartphone,
and then snap the cover into place.

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Charge Your Smartphone
CAUTION: Do not use unapproved
battery chargers as they may damage
your smartphone and invalidate any
warranties.
NOTE: The battery requires at least
one full charging cycle to attain peak
performance.
Using the USB to mini-USB cable, connect1.
your smartphone to the power adapter,
and then plug the power adapter into a
power outlet.
Ensure that your smartphone is fully
charged by checking the charge status
indicator on the display.

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Charge Your Smartphone
When charging is complete, disconnect the2.
power adapter from the smartphone.
Press and hold the power button to turn on3.
the smartphone.
Unlock the Phone
To unlock the phone, drag the slider across
the screen.

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Make a Call
On-Screen Dial Pad
Tap the Phone icon1. .
Tap the on-screen dial pad to enter the number. Use2.
the backspace icon to make corrections.
NOTE: As you enter the first few digits or characters the
number or name automatically appears on the screen.
Tap the3. Call tab to dial the number.
Contacts List
Tap the Phone icon1. .
Tap the Contacts icon2. .
Tap the call icon3. beside the contact to
call the contact.
Basic Functions

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Change the Screen Orientation
To change the orientation of
the screen from portrait to
landscape and vice versa, rotate
the smartphone.
Check Voicemail
Tap the Phone icon1. .
Tap and hold 1.2.
Follow the voice prompts to3.
check your voicemail.

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Input Text
Your smartphone has touch-screen keyboard
capabilities that allow you to enter text by
tapping the keys that appear on the screen.
Commonly used phrases and words appear
above the keyboard as you enter text.
NOTE: To close the keyboard in the
landscape mode, slide your finger
downwards through the r and tkeys.
Tap and hold the icon to switch between
the following input options:
Qwerty Keyboard• — Enter text by tapping
letters on the keyboard.
Tap to access numbers and symbols.
Phone KeyPad• — Enter words with
predictive text using the phone-style
keypad.
HandWriting• — Write text on the screen
using your finger.
NOTE: The default input option is Qwerty
Keyboard.

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Universal Search
Universal search allows you to search for
content such as
contacts, pictures,
tasks, calendars,
applications, and so on. You can also search
for content on the Internet.
Navigate Screens
To return to the Home screen, tap and hold
the back icon and drag the slider across
the screen.
To return to the previous screen, tap the back
icon .

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Add a Contact From the Call Log
Tap the Phone icon1. .
To open the call log screen, tap the Call2.
log icon . The call log lists all incoming,
outgoing, and missed calls.
Tap a number from the list.3.
Tap the Options icon4. and tap Add new
contact.
Contacts

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Manage Ringtones and Sounds
Tap Settings > Ringtones and Sounds >
Ring, Vibrate, Silent, or Ring and
Vibrate.
To change the ringtone, tap• Ringtone.
Select a ringtone and tap OK.
To play sound when touching the screen,•
tap Audible selection.
To change the•
volume, tap Volume.
Slide your finger to
the right/left on the
screen to increase/
decrease the volume
and tap OK.
NOTE: To modify other alerts, tap the
specific alert.
Ringtones and Sounds

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Use the Connection Manager to change
ringtones and sounds, view notifications, and
enable/disable Mobile Network, Wi-Fi,
and Bluetooth®.
Tap and slide the status bar downwards to1.
open the Connection Manager.
Tap the expand icon2. to view the
options under Communication and
Ringtones and Sounds.
Tap the right arrow3. for additional
options.
To view a notification, tap the alert.
Connection Manager

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Read Messages
On the Home screen,
tap the new message
alert on the notification
widget.
Send a Message
Tap1. Messaging > New Message.
Tap the2. icon to open contacts, and
select the contact you want to send
a message to.
To enter the number directly, tap the field
beside To:.
Enter your message.3.
Tap4. Send.
Text Messages

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Capture a Picture
To launch the camera application, press1.
and hold the camera button.
To auto focus, press the camera button2.
halfway.
To capture the picture, press the camera3.
button completely.
Capture a Video
Launch the camera application and tap the1.
Video icon .
Press the camera button to start or stop2.
recording.
Send a Multimedia Message
Capture a picture.1.
Tap the share icon2. > Messaging.
Tap the3. icon to open contacts, and
select the contact you want to send the
multimedia message to.
To enter the number directly, tap the field
beside To:.
Enter your message.4.
Tap5. Send.
Camera and Multimedia Messages

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Browse
Tap the Browser icon1. .
Tap the address bar to enter the URL.2.
Tap3. GO to view the web page.
Bookmark a Page
Tap the Browser icon1. .
Tap Options2. > Bookmarks.
Tap3. Add new.
Enter the bookmark name and location in4.
the appropriate field.
Tap5. Save.
Web/Internet

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You can use your smartphone to manage
multiple email accounts. Your smartphone
allows you to check:
Personal email such as POP/IMAP•
accounts with your Internet service
provider (ISP).
Internet mail accounts such as AOL, Gmail,•
Yahoo!, and so on.
Email from your corporate Exchange server.•
NOTE: To set up an IT-managed
corporate email on your smartphone
you require a server address from your
corporate IT organization. Contact your IT
administrator for more information.
Set Up Corporate Email
Tap the Email icon1. .
Tap2. Add Account.
Enter the3. Email Address, Password, and
From Name.
Tap4. Next.
Tap5. Microsoft®Exchange and enter the
required information.
Tap6. Save.
Email

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Set Up Personal Email
Tap the Email icon1. .
Tap2. Add Account.
Enter the3. Email Address, Password, and
From Name.
Tap4. Next.
Enter information under5. Advanced
settings.
Tap6. Save.
To add more accounts, tap the7. Add
Account tab.