Dell MINI 3i User manual

User’s Manual
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your smartphone.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how
to avoid the problem.
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July 2009

Contents
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Contents
Before You Use Your Smartphone 7
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General Statement on RF Energy . . 8
Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Up Your Smartphone . . . 9
What You Need. . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Activate Phone Service . . . . . . . 9
Setting Up the Smartphone for the First
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintaining Your Smartphone . . 13
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . 13
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . 14
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . 14
Replacing the SIM Card . . . . . . 15
Replacing the microSD Card . . . . 16
Mini3i Smartphone Accessories . . 18
Mini3i Smartphone Features . . 20
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Right view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Status Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using The Touch Screen. . . . . . . . 25
Entering Text or Numbers . . . . . . . 27
Selecting Input Methods . . . . . . 27
Entering Text with Qwerty . . . . . 28

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Changing the Language . . . . . . 28
Entering Numbers and Symbols . . 29
Exiting the Input Panel . . . . . . . 29
Using FullScreenHandWriting . . . 29
Using the 4x4 Keyboard . . . . . . 31
Understanding Sleep Mode. . . . . . 32
Understanding Phone Lock . . . . . . 32
Using the Home Screen . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . 36
Selecting Cellular Data Networks . 36
Understanding Phone Basics. . . . . 36
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . 37
Date & Time Settings . . . . . . . . 39
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . 42
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . 43
Profile Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Mini3i Smartphone . . . . . . . . 48
Using the Dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Answering an Incoming Call . . . . 53
Accessing the Call Log. . . . . . . . 54
Understanding Call Settings. . . . . 55
Fixed Dial Number (FDN) list . . . . 57
Call Barring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Other Basic Call Settings . . . . . . 60
Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Editing SMS Messages For Rejected
Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . 62
Using The In-call Timer. . . . . . . 63
Understanding Smartphone Settings 63
Managing Bluetooth Connections . 63
Understanding Network Settings . . 65
Configuring Mobile Networks . . . 65
Setting Security Options . . . . . . . 66
Managing SD Card and Phone Storage
67
Using Internet Features . . . . . . 68
Available Monternet Services . . . . 68
Using the Internet Browser . . . . . . 68
Go to URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Zoom In and Zoom Out . . . . . . . 70
Window Overview . . . . . . . . . 72
Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Accessing Browser Options . . . . . 75
Changing Browser Settings . . . . . . 76
Using Email Features . . . . . . . 78
Introducing 139 Mail . . . . . . . . . . 78
Managing Email Accounts . . . . . . 79
Adding an Account From 139 Mail, 21cn,
or Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Setting Up and Editing Accounts . . 80

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Removing an Account . . . . . . . 82
Managing Email Messages . . . . . . 82
Sending Emails . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Receiving Emails . . . . . . . . . . 83
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . 84
Deleting Email Permanently . . . . 85
Using Fetion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Managing Your Fetion Account and
Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Changing Fetion Settings . . . . . . . 87
Using My Favorites . . . . . . . . . 88
Browsing and Playing Music . . . . . 88
Managing Music Files . . . . . . . . . 89
Creating a Playlist. . . . . . . . . . 89
Managing Playlists . . . . . . . . . 91
Creating Ringtones From Songs . . 91
Understanding the Music Player . . 92
Browsing and Playing Videos . . . . 93
Managing Videos . . . . . . . . . . 94
Using the Video Player . . . . . . . 97
Using the Picture Application . . . . 97
Browsing Pictures . . . . . . . . . 98
Managing Picture Files . . . . . . 100
Changing Picture Settings . . . . 102
Using the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . 104
Camera mode . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Using Video Recording Mode. . . 105

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Using the Recorder Application . . 106
Using Applications . . . . . . . . 107
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
To read unread messages . . . . 107
To reply to a message . . . . . . 107
To send messages to your contacts 107
To add more to messages . . . . 109
To open Folder View . . . . . . . 110
To backup messages . . . . . . . 110
To restore data . . . . . . . . . . 111
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . 112
Expire Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Request Read Reports . . . . . . 113
Auto-retrieval . . . . . . . . . . 113
Auto-retrieval while roaming . . 114
Data Connection . . . . . . . . . 114
Service Center . . . . . . . . . . 115
Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Calendar Views . . . . . . . . . . 116
Using the Calendar . . . . . . . . 119
Hide declined events . . . . . . . 120
Set default view . . . . . . . . . 121
Set alerts & notifications . . . . . 121
Set default reminder . . . . . . . 122
Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
File Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Clock setting . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Program Manager . . . . . . . . 138
Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Using Search . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Select search preferences . . . . 139
Advanced search. . . . . . . . . 139
Index statistic. . . . . . . . . . . 140
Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
DCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
DCD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Scrolling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Read-Items Display . . . . . . . . 142
Close DCD Window . . . . . . . . 142
PC Sync Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Installing PC Sync Application . . 142
Connecting the smart phone . . . 143
Using the PC Sync Tool . . . . . . 144
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Before You Use Your Smartphone
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Before You Use Your Smartphone
Safety Warnings
Read the following safety warnings carefully before
using your cell phone.
• This equipment is intended for use with
power supplied from supplied battery
charger(s) and/or power supply unit(s). Other
usage will invalidate any certification given
to this product and may be dangerous.
• Switch off your cell phone when in an
aircraft. The use of cellphone in an aircraft
may be dangerous to the operation of the
aircraft, could disrupt cellular networks, and
may be illegal. Failure to observe this
instruction may lead to suspension or denial
of cell phone services to the offender, legal
action, or both.
• Do not use the cell phone or cell phone
equipment when at a refueling point or gas
station.
• Observe restrictions on the use of radio
equipment in fuel depots, gas stations,
chemical plants, or where blasting
operations are in progress.
• You MUST exercise proper control of your
vehicle at all times. Observe the following
safety precautions when driving:
• Do not use a hand-held telephone or
microphone while you are driving.
• When driving, find a safe place to stop
the vehicle before using the cell phone.
• Do not speak into a hands-free
microphone if it will distract you from
driving.

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• You MUST NOT stop on the hard
shoulder of a motorway to answer or
make a call, except in an emergency.
NOTE: In some areas where electric
current fluctuates, it is recommended
that you plug the charger to an AVR
(AC Voltage Regulator) instead of a
direct connection to a power outlet.
Fluctuation in the electric current may
damage the charger and/or the
device.
General Statement on RF Energy
Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver.
When it is on, it receives and transmits radio
frequency (RF) energy. When you communicate
with your phone, the system handling your call
controls the power level at which your phone
transmits RF energy.
Proper Disposal
The symbol of the crossed out bin
indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic
equipment) should not be placed
in municipal waste. Please check
local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.

Setting Up Your Smartphone
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Setting Up Your Smartphone
Congratulations on the purchase of your Dell Mini
3i. Please ensure that you read this manual
carefully and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
What You Need
To use all of the phone features, you need:
• A wireless service plan with a carrier
• An Internet connection
• A computer with a USB 2.0 port
Activate Phone Service
Before you can use any of the phone features, you
must activate the phone. To activate the phone you
must:
• Sign up for a service plan with a service
carrier in your area
• Register the phone with the network
If you purchased this phone from a service carrier,
activation may have been done during the
purchase.
Setting Up the Smartphone for the First
Time
The phone ships with some components uninstalled
(such as the battery and sometimes SIM card). You
will need to install these parts and charge the
battery before you can use your smartphone.
To set up your phone for the first time:
1Open the cover.
Slide a finger into the finger slot, then lift and
remove the cover.

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2Install the SIM card.
aRotate the SIM card lock outwards.
bHold the SIM card with the metal
contacts facing down and insert the
card into the SIM card holder.
NOTE: To ensure proper installation,
align the cut corners in the card and
the SIM card slot.
PRESS
PRESS

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cRotate the SIM card lock back into
place to lock the SIM card.
3Install the microSD card.
aHold the microSD card with the metal
contacts facing down.
bSlide the microSD card into the
microSD card holder.
4Install the battery.
Align the metal contacts on the battery with
the contacts on the battery holder and insert
the battery.
5Close the cover.
Insert the tabs on the cover into the slots on
the phone and snap the cover in place.
PRESS
PRESS
PRESS

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6Charge the battery.
CAUTION: Do not use any non-approved
chargers as they may damage your phone
and invalidate any warranties.
NOTE: It takes at least one charging-
discharging cycle for the battery to reach its
peak performance.
aUsing the Mini-USB to USB cable, plug
the power adapter into a power outlet
and then into your phone.
bCharge your phone for at least 2 hours.
Ensure that your phone is fully charged
by checking the charge indicator on the
status bar.
7Turn on your phone.
Press and hold the power button for two
seconds.

Maintaining Your Smartphone
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Maintaining Your Smartphone
This section provides information on charging the
battery and replacing components (SIM card,
microSD card, and battery) in your smartphone.
Charging the Battery
CAUTION: Do not use any non-approved
chargers as they may damage your phone
and invalidate any warranties.
NOTE: It takes at least one charging-
discharging cycle for the battery to reach its
peak performance.
1Ensure the battery is installed.
2Using the Mini-USB to USB cable, plug the
power adapter into a power outlet and then
into your phone.
3Charge your phone for 2 hours. Ensure that
the phone is fully charged.
4When charging is complete, press the power
button for 2 seconds to exit the charge
screen.

Maintaining Your Smartphone
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Removing the Battery
1Slide a finger into the finger slot, and then lift
to remove the cover.
2Slide fingers into the finger slots, and then lift
to remove the battery.
3Side fingers into the finger lots, and then lift
to remove the battery
Replacing the Battery
1Align the metal contacts on the battery with
the contacts on the battery holder and insert
the battery.
2Close the cover.
PRESS

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Replacing the SIM Card
1Slide a finger into the finger slot, and then lift
to remove the cover.
2Remove the battery from the battery holder
(see "Removing the battery" on page 14).
3Rotate the SIM card lock outwards to
release the lock and then slide the SIM card
out of the SIM card holder.
4Hold the SIM card with the metal contacts
facing down and insert the card into the SIM
card holder.
NOTE: To ensure proper installation,
align the cut corners in the card and
the SIM card slot.
PRESS
PRESS

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5Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder.
Make sure it goes in completely.
6Rotate the SIM card lock back into place to
lock the SIM card.
7Close the cover.
Replacing the microSD Card
1Slide a finger into the finger slot, and then lift
to remove the cover.
PRESS
PRESS

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2Press down on the release tab at the top of
the microSD card holder, and then slide the
microSD card out.
3Hold the microSD card with the metal
contacts facing down.
4Slide the microSD card into the microSD
card holder. Ensure that the microSD card
goes in completely
5Close the cover.
PRESS
B
A
PRESS

Maintaining Your Smartphone
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Mini3i Smartphone Accessories
Your smartphone may ship with the following
accessories:
•Mini-USB headset — allows you to listen to
music or a phone conversation. Callers hear
you through the integrated microphone. To
use the headset, connect it to the Mini-USB
port (see “Left View” on page 21).
•Stylus — allows you to quickly enter text
using the on-screen keyboards and
handwriting tools (see “Selecting Input
Methods” on page 27).
•USB to Mini-USB data cable — allows you to
connect your smartphone to a computer for
file transfers and data synchronization (see
“PC Sync Tool” on page 142).
NOTE: The USB to Mini-USB cable is
also use to connect to the power
adapter to charge the battery.
•Power adapter — use to charge the battery
(see “Charging the Battery” on page 13).
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