T-Mobile SDA User manual

Smart
User Manual

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Windows Mobile™
Smartphone!
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server,
Windows Mobile, ActiveSync, Excel, Internet Explorer, MSN,
Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Please read before operating your device.
THE 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 SECURELY.
YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER
WITH THE DEVICE’S OUTER CASING. (For more information, see the
enclosed warranty statement.)
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where
flammable 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 fire 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
fueling 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.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
1.1 Getting to Know your Device
and its Accessories .........................................8
1.2 Inserting the SIM Card ..................................13
1.3 Installing the Mini-SD Card ...........................13
1.4 The Home Screen ..........................................14
1.5 Status Indicators and Program Icons ..........15
1.6 Using the Start Menu .....................................18
1.7 Using the Quick List ......................................18
1.8 Entering Information .....................................19
1.9 Battery Information .......................................22
Chapter 2 Using Phone Features 25
2.1 Using the Phone ............................................26
2.2 Making a Call .................................................27
2.3 Receiving a Call .............................................31
2.4 In-Call Options ...............................................31
2.5 Additional Dialing Information .....................33
2.6 Using Voice Tags ...........................................35

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Chapter 3 Synchronizing your Phone 37
3.1 About ActiveSync ..........................................38
3.2 Setting Up ActiveSync ..................................38
3.3 Synchronizing Information ...........................39
3.4 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth ..42
3.5 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures .43
Chapter 4 Managing your Phone 45
4.1 Personalizing your Phone ............................46
4.2 Adding and Removing Programs .................52
4.3 Using Task Manager
and Managing Memory .................................54
4.4 Managing and Backing Up Files ..................55
4.5 Protecting your Phone ..................................60
4.6 Restarting your Phone ..................................62
4.7 Resetting your Phone ...................................62
Chapter 5 Getting Connected 63
5.1 Connecting to the Internet ............................64
5.2 Using Internet Explorer Mobile ....................67
5.3 Using Modem Link .........................................69
5.4 Using Comm Manager ..................................72
5.5 Using Bluetooth .............................................72

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5.6 Using Wi-Fi Connection ................................79
Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages
and Using Outlook 83
6.1 Using E-mail and Text Messages .................84
6.2 Using MMS Messages ...................................92
6.3 Using Instant Messaging ..............................98
6.4 Using Calendar ............................................103
6.5 Using Contacts ...........................................105
6.6 Using Tasks ..................................................108
6.7 Using Voice Recorder .................................109
Chapter 7 Experiencing Multimedia 111
7.1 Using Camera and Video Recorder ...........112
7.2 Using Pictures & Videos .............................119
7.3 Using Windows Media Player .....................124
Appendix 133
A.1 Regulatory Notices ......................................134
A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x ..........142
A.3 Troubleshooting ..........................................142
A.4 Specifications ..............................................150
Index 153

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Index ......................................................................154

Chapter 1
Getting Started
1.1 Getting to Know your Device and its
Accessories
1.2 Inserting the SIM Card
1.3 Installing the Mini-SD Card
1.4 The Home Screen
1.5 Status Indicators and Program Icons
1.6 Using the Start Menu
1.7 Using the Quick List
1.8 Entering Information
1.9 Battery Information

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1.1 Getting to Know your Device and its
Accessories
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1. LED Indicators The left bi-color LED Indicator (amber/red/green)
notifies you of the battery and network status of your
phone respectively, while the right blue LED Indicator
notifies you of the Bluetooth connectivity status. For
more information about LED Indicators, see the table at
the end of this section.
2. Display Screen
3. Home Press to go to the Home Screen.
4. Left Soft Key Press to perform the command shown in the label
above the button.
5. My T-Mobile Press to launch Internet Explorer Mobile and access
My T-Mobile website.
6. Talk Press to dial a phone number, answer a call, switch to
another call, or put a call on hold. While press and
hold to activate/deactivate loudspeaker mode .
7. *Key
Press and switch to different input modes or press and hold
to choose an input mode or symbols from the list.
8. Speaker Listen to audio media or a phone call.
9. Back Press to go to the previous screen, or backspace over
characters.
10. Right Soft
Key
Press to perform the command shown in the label
above the button.
11. Media Player
Buttons
The Previous, Play/Pause/Stop, Next
button of Windows Media Player.
12. Navigation
Control/Enter
Use to scroll left, right, up, or down. Or press straight
down to use as the Enter button.
13. End Press to end a call, or press and hold to lock the phone.
14. #Key Press to add a space or press and hold to display a list
of symbols.

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15. Camera Key Press to launch the camera. If already running, press to
capture an image or start capturing a video clip.
16. Power Button Press to turn on and off the phone.
17. Speaker Listen to audio media or a phone call.
18. Infrared Port Lets you exchange files or data with other devices
wirelessly.
19. Camera Lens
20. Comm
Manager
Press to trigger Comm Manager, or press and hold to record
a voice note.
21. Earpiece
Volume Up Press to increase the earpiece volume during a call.

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22. Earpiece
Volume Down
Press to decrease the earpiece volume during a call, or press
and hold to record a voice tag.
23. Car Antenna
Connector
Allows you to attach your phone to the car antenna for better
network signal reception. Simply peel off the rubber cap and
connect the antenna jack. Replace the rubber cap if unused.
24. Self-Portrait
Mirror
Position the phone until the mirror reflects the image you want
to capture.
25. Back Cover Remove to insert battery, SIM card, and Mini-SD card.
26. Strap Ring Use to hold the phone with a strap.
27. Light Sensor Dark conditions sensed here will activate a backlight under the
keypad, making it easier to see the buttons.
28. Sync
Connector
Use for synchronizing data or recharging the battery.
29. Earphone
Jack Listen to audio media or use the phone’s hands-free kit
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30. Microphone Speak into the microphone when receiving or making a
phone call or voice recording.
LED Indicator Lights
Various colors that might display in the two LED Indicators
are summarized here.
Left LED Status
Solid green Battery is fully charged.
Blank Battery case is empty.
Solid amber Battery is charging or the phone is using ActiveSync
to synchronize with a PC.
Flashing
green
Connected to the network.
Flashing red Battery very low (less than 4%).
Flashing
amber
Battery temperature is hotter or colder than the
functional limits of 0 to 48 degrees Celsius, and has
stopped charging.
Amber/green
LED off Battery fault. The “Battery Fault” indicator ( ) is
displayed. In this case, the flashing green LED can
be recovered by unplugging the AC adapter.
Dim Disconnected from the network.
Right LED Status
Flashing blue Bluetooth mode set to “On” or “Discoverable” mode.
Flashing
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Wi-Fi connection is activated.

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Accessories
The following accessories are provided with the device:
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No. Item Function
1 AC adapter Recharge the device battery.
2 USB cable Connect your device to a PC and
synchronize data.
3 Stereo headset Provide a volume control jog dial and
a Send/End button. You can use the
button to pick up and hang up incoming
and outgoing calls. Plug into Earphone
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1.2 Inserting the SIM Card
Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is given to you by
your wireless service provider and contains your basic subscriber
information, such as your phone number and your address book.
Before you begin, ensure that the phone is turned off.
Open the cover and remove the battery
1. Hold the phone in one hand with the keypad facing
down in the palm of your hand. With your other hand,
press down on the back cover and slide it open.
2. Remove the battery by lifting it up from the bottom end.
Insert the SIM card
1. Open the SIM card door located on the lower right.
2. Insert the SIM card into the door with its gold-plated
contacts facing down.
3. Close the door and press down to lock it.
Replace the battery
1. Align the exposed metal contacts on the edge of the
battery with the prongs in the body of the phone and
gently push the bottom of the battery into place.
2. Slide the cover on the phone.
1.3 Installing the Mini-SD Card
Use only the provided Mini-SD (Secure Digital) card in your
phone to store images, video, music, and other device data.
To install the Mini-SD card
1. Remove the back cover and battery.
2. Slide the Mini-SD card into the SD card slot with its
gold contacts facing down.
3. Push the card down and slide the metal latch over the
Mini-SD card to secure it.
4. Replace the battery and back cover.

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1.4 The Home Screen
The Home screen displays important information, such
as upcoming appointments, status indicators, the current
date, time, and profile, and icons of programs that you have
recently used. You can open a program directly by selecting
its icon and pressing ENTER.
• To access the Home screen from anywhere, press
HOME.
• To customize the Home screen display, including the
background, click Start > Settings > Home Screen.
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8. Click to open Messages folder.
9. Click to display all program icons.
10. Displays notifications, such as missed calls or new messages.
11. Displays the GPRS or GSM network status.
12. Displays the power status.
13. Displays the network signal strength.
14. Displays Contacts by default, but replaces with Call History or
Messages to notify missed calls and new messages.
1. Select a recently-used
program, and open it directly
from the Home screen.
2. Displays the name of your
wireless service provider.
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Displays the current date and
time .
4. Display the current profile.
Click to change the profile.
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Click to view details of missed
call.
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Indicates Wi-Fi connection status.
7. Click to access all your work
and personal e-mails.
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1.5 Status Indicators and Program Icons
The following table lists common status indicators and their
meanings.
New e-mail or text message
(SMS, Short Message Service)
Sync error
New voice mail Roaming
New instant message Wi-Fi connecting
Voice call Wi-Fi connected
Voice call in progress GPRS available
Data call in progress GPRS connected
Calls forwarded Multipress text input
mode, lowercase
Call on hold Multipress text input
mode, uppercase
Missed call Multipress text input
mode, caps lock
Battery level T9 text input mode,
lowercase
Low battery
T9 text input mode,
uppercase
Very low battery T9 text input mode, caps
lock
Battery charging Numeric input mode
No battery or battery fault Ringer off
Signal strength Speakerphone on
Radio connected or no
signal Phone volume
Radio off Vibrate call alert
No SIM card installed Bluetooth
SIM card with fault Microphone muted

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The following table lists icons of the programs that are
already installed on your phone.
ActiveSync Synchronizes information between your phone
and a PC.
Calculator
Performs basic arithmetic and calculations,
such as addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division.
Calendar Keeps track of your appointments, and creates
meeting requests.
Call History Keeps track of all phone calls made, received,
and missed.
Camera Captures photos in various modes.
Clear
Storage
Clears the memory, restores the phone back
to factory default settings, then restarts the
phone.
Comm
Manager
Lets you easily enable or disable Wi-Fi
connection, Bluetooth, and synchronization
with your PC as well as mute your phone.
Contacts Keeps track of contact information.
Download
Agent
Provides information about the download
status and the downloaded content from the
Internet.
File
Manager
Lets you organize and manage files on your
phone.
Games Lets you play two games: Bubble Breaker and
Solitaire come with your phone.
HotSpot
Status
Displays the T-Mobile HotSpots and their
status for you to get connected and access the
Internet over T-Mobile Wi-Fi network.
Instant
Messaging
Allows you to select and launch the mobile
instant messaging service using AOL, ICQ, or
Yahoo.
Internet
Explorer
Allows you to browse Web and WAP sites, and
to download new programs and files from the
Internet.
Messaging Lets you send and receive e-mail and text
messages.

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Modem Link
Lets you use your phone as an external
modem for a PC, connecting through a USB
port or infrared.
My E-Mail Allows you to set up a new e-mail account or
configure your existing e-mail account(s).
Pictures &
Videos
Collects, organizes, and sorts picture and
video files in the My Pictures folder on your
phone or on a storage card.
Pocket MSN Lets you send and receive instant messages
with your MSN Messenger contacts.
Restore My
E-Mail Plugin
Allows you to restore displaying My E-Mail
option on the Home screen from its hidden
state.
Speed Dial
Lets you create speed dial entries for dialling
frequently-called phone numbers or for
opening frequently-accessed programs.
T-Mobile
HotSpot
Allows you to create a T-Mobile HotSpot
account in order to access Internet over the
T-Mobile Wi-Fi network.
Task Manager
Keeps track of your on-going programs.
Tasks Keeps track of your tasks.
Video
Recorder
Captures video clips in various modes and
duration.
Voice
Recorder
Allows you to make short voice recordings.
Windows
Media Player
Lets you play back video and audio files.
Settings
Personalize your phone to suit the way you
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1.6 Using the Start Menu
The Start menu is located at the bottom left corner of the
Home screen and displays various program icons that are
spread across one or more screens.
To see the available programs in the Start menu
• On the Home screen, click Start.
• To see more programs, click Start > More.
Start Menu
Your phone comes with several bundled programs that you
can start using immediately. You can also install additional
programs from the included Windows Mobile™ Getting
Started Disc or from the Internet, or purchase mobile phone
software from retail stores and install them to your phone.
1.7 Using the Quick List
The Quick List offers convenient access to a list of functions,
such as locking your phone, and keypad, turning on and
off flight mode, and choosing a different profile. For more
information about profiles, see Chapter 4.
To access the Quick List
1. Briefly press (press and quickly release) the POWER
button.
Please note that pressing and holding the POWER
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2. Scroll through the list and select the desired option.
Then, do any of the following:
• Click Select.
• Press the ENTER button.
• Press the related numeric key on the keypad.
3. To exit the Quick List at any time, click Cancel.
1.8 Entering Information
You can enter text and numbers by using the keypad. The
phone supports three input modes for entering text and
numbers: Multipress, T9, and Numeric. Multipress and T9
modes are used for entering text, and Numeric mode is used
for entering numbers.
When you select a field that requires entering text or
numbers, the phone automatically selects the appropriate
input mode. The status indicator on the top right side of the
display screen shows the input mode that you are currently
using.
Multipress text input mode, lowercase
Multipress text input mode, uppercase
Multipress text input mode, caps lock
T9 text input mode, lowercase
T9 text input mode, uppercase
T9 text input mode, caps lock
Numeric input mode
To change the input mode
1. Press and hold the * key.
2. On the menu, click the input mode you want.

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Using Multipress mode
In Multipress mode, you enter a character by pressing the
numeric key on which the character appears.
To enter text in Multipress mode
• To enter the first character on the numeric key, press
once. To enter the second character on the numeric
key, press twice, and so on.
• To enter character that are on the same numeric key,
pause after you enter the first character.
• To enter punctuation, press 1 repeatedly until you see
the punctuation you want.
To change the Multipress time out
You can change the length of time to pause between
keypresses on the same numeric key.
1. On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > More >
Accessibility.
2. In Multipress time out, select the length of the pause
between keypresses.
Using T9 mode
To form a word in T9 mode, press the numeric keys that
contain the letters you want. As you enter letters, T9
analyzes your keypresses and attempts to complete the
word. For example, to enter the word “shoe,” press 7, 4, 6, 3.
To enter text in T9 mode
1. Press and hold the * key.
2. On the menu, click T9.
3. Do any of the following:
• Enter letters by pressing the keys on which the
letters appear. Press a key only once for each letter.
If there is more than one choice in the T9 dictionary
for your entry, a list of available words is displayed.