Handspring Treo 180 Communicator User Guide

							Chapter 6Page 81
Using the Speed Dial view
You can store up to 50 phone numbers in the Speed Dial list. There are five pages of numbers 
that hold ten numbers per page. 
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : You can keep your Speed Dial list organized by storing different types of numbers on 
different pages. For example, create separate pages for family, business, friends, and 
emergency numbers. 
Defining a Speed Dial button
For each Speed Dial button you can assign a name, phone number, and extra digits such as an 
extension. By default, the first slot on the first Speed Dial page contains your wireless service 
provider’s voicemail service number. You cannot delete this entry or change the phone number, 
but you can move the voicemail entry to another button, rename it, and add Extra digits.
N
NN No
oo ot
tt te
ee e:
:: : The voicemail entry is pre-programmed on your SIM card. If you do not have a voicemail 
entry, contact your wireless service provider about reprogramming your SIM card.
To define a Speed Dial button:
1. Open the lid or press PhoneBook   if you are in another application.
2. Tap a blank Speed Dial button.
 
 
3. Enter the Name you want to assign to the button.
4. Press the bottom scroll button to move to the Number field and enter the phone number 
associated with the button.
5. Press the bottom scroll button to move to the Extra Digits field and enter an extension 
number or other additional digits if needed.
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : To insert a pause between Extra digits when dialing, enter a comma (,). Each comma 
represents a one second pause.
6. Hold Option   and press Return   to finish. 
						

							Page 82 Application Specific Tasks
Adding Contacts list entries to your Speed Dial list
To save time while creating your Speed Dial list, you can add entries from your Contacts list.
To add an entry from your Contacts list to your Speed Dial list:
1. Tap a blank Speed Dial button.
2. Tap Lookup.
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : You can also use the Phone Number Lookup feature to locate the entry you want to 
add. See the section that begins on page 67 for details.
 
 
3. If your Contacts list is sorted by last name, begin entering the person’s last name. If your 
Contacts list is sorted by first name, begin entering the person’s first name.
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : You can hold Shift   and use the scroll buttons to scroll through the list one page 
at a time.
4. Select the entry you want to use and press Return  .
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : You can edit the entry by tapping the number or name in the Edit Entry dialog. 
5. In the Edit Entry dialog, hold Option   and press Return   to finish.
Calling a Speed Dial number
Speed dialing enables you to quickly place a call without entering the number. This is particularly 
useful for numbers you call often, such as your home or office. You can also call a number in your 
Speed Dial list using the hands-free headset.
To dial a number from the Speed Dial view:
1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.
2. Press PhoneBook .
3. Use the scroll buttons to select the Speed Dial button for the number you want to call.
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : To jump to the next page of Speed Dial buttons, select the first button on the page 
and press the top scroll button.
4. Press Space   to dial.
Tap LookupTap Add 
						

							Chapter 6Page 83
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : You can also tap the Speed Dial button for the number you want to call, or roll the jog 
rocker to select the button and then press the jog rocker or Return   to dial the 
number.
 
 
 
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : During a call, if you are prompted to enter a menu selection, tap Dial Pad and then 
enter the numbers you want with the keyboard. If you defined any Extra Digits, such 
as an extension, tap Extra Digits.
5. Close the lid to end the call.
Changing a Speed Dial entry
You can change any of the information associated with a Speed Dial button. 
N
NN No
oo ot
tt te
ee e:
:: : You cannot change the phone number for your wireless service provider’s voicemail 
service. You can, however, rename, move, or add Extra Digits to this voicemail entry.
To change a Speed Dial entry:
1. From the Speed Dial view, press Menu  .
2. Under Edit, select Edit Speed Dial (/E).
3. Tap the entry you want to change.
 
 
4. In the Edit Entry dialog, enter the new information.
5. Hold Option   and press Return   twice to save the new information.
Selected 
button
Tap to view 
more pages 
						

							Page 84 Application Specific Tasks
Deleting Speed Dial entries
If your Speed Dial list becomes full, or you no longer need an entry, you can delete it. 
N
NN No
oo ot
tt te
ee e:
:: : You cannot delete the Speed Dial button for your wireless service provider’s voicemail 
service.
To delete a Speed Dial entry:
1. From the Speed Dial view, press Menu  .
2. Under Edit, select Edit Speed Dial (/E).
3. Tap the entry you want to delete.
4. In the Edit Entry dialog, tap Delete.
5. Hold Option   and press Return   twice to confirm deletion.
Arranging the Speed Dial list
As your Speed Dial list grows, you may want to rearrange the entries. For example you might want 
to store different types of numbers on different pages, or arrange the list alphabetically. 
To arrange the Speed Dial list:
1. From the Speed Dial view, press Menu  .
2. Under Edit, select Edit Speed Dial (/E).
3. Drag the entries to the slot where you want them to appear.
 
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : If the new slot is full, the other entries in the column move down one slot, and 
overflow from the left column moves to the top of the right column. If you drag an 
entry to a page icon, the entry moves to the first available slot on that page. You 
cannot drag an entry to a full page.
4. Hold Option   and press Return   to finish.
Drag an entry to 
another slot or 
page 
						

							Chapter 6Page 85
Using the Dial Pad view
The Dial Pad view provides access to a more traditional phone interface. You can use this view 
to dial numbers that are not in your Speed Dial or Contacts list.
To dial a number with the Dial Pad:
1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.
2. Press PhoneBook   to access the Dial Pad view  .
3. Enter the number you want to dial. If you are dialing an international number, enter a + before 
the country code and phone number to automatically insert the prefix for international calls.
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : You don’t need to press 
      before entering the number.
 
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : To display the last ten numbers dialed, press the scroll buttons or roll the jog rocker 
and then press the jog rocker to dial the selected number.
4. Press Space   to dial.
5. Close the lid to end the call.
Using the Contacts view
The Contacts view is where you store name and address information about people, businesses, 
and more.
Creating a Contacts entry
You can create Contacts entries on your communicator, or you can use your desktop software to 
create entries on your computer and then download the entries to your communicator with your 
next HotSync operation.
Many desktop software applications also have data import capabilities that enable you to load 
database files into your Contacts list on your communicator. See the section that begins on page 
34 and the online Help for your desktop software for more information.
CLR deletes entire entry Backspace erases last digit
Digits enter 
numbers in 
dial boxSend dials number in dial box Dial box
Phone Tips displays helpful 
PhoneBook hints 
						

							Page 86 Application Specific Tasks
To create a new Contacts entry:
1. Press PhoneBook   repeatedly to access the Contacts view  .
2. Press Menu .
3. Under Record, select New Contact (/N).
4. Enter the last name of the person you want to add to your Contacts list. 
5. Press the bottom scroll button to move to the First Name field and then enter the persons 
first name.
6. Press the bottom scroll button to move to other fields and then enter the other information 
that you want to include in this entry.
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : Hold Shift 
 and use the scroll buttons to move between pages in this entry.
7. After you finish entering information, hold Option   and press Return   to finish.
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : To create an entry that always appears at the top of the Contacts list, begin the Last name 
or Company field with a symbol, as in *If Found Call*. This entry can contain contact 
information in case you lose your communicator.
Cursor at 
Last name 
						

							Chapter 6Page 87
Duplicating a Contacts entry
You can duplicate existing entries, which can be helpful when you want to enter multiple people 
from a single organization. When you duplicate an entry, the word 
Copy appears next to the name 
in the First Name field. 
To duplicate an entry:
1. From the Contacts view, select the name you want to duplicate.
2. Press Menu .
3. Under Record, and select Duplicate Contact (/T). 
4. Edit the entry as necessary. 
5. Hold Option   and press Return   to finish.
Calling a number in your Contacts list
You can dial any number that you’ve entered in your Contacts list.
1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.
2. From the Contacts view, use the Instant Lookup feature to select the number you want to call. 
See the section that begins on page 66 for details.
3. Press Space   to dial.
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : You can also roll the jog rocker to scroll to the number you want to call, and then 
press the jog rocker to dial the number.
 
 
4. Close the lid to end the call.
Tap a number 
to select it
Tap Dial to call 
the number Tap to select a 
different category 
						

							Page 88 Application Specific Tasks
Selecting types of phone numbers
You can select the types of phone numbers or e-mail addresses that you associate with a 
Contacts entry. Any changes you make apply only to the current entry. 
To select other types of phone numbers in an entry:
1. Select the contact name for the entry that you want to change. 
2. Press Space   to open the entry.
3. Press Menu .
4. Under Record, select Edit Contact (/E).
5. Tap the pick list next to the label you want to change. 
 
6. Select a new label.
7. Hold Option   and press Return   to finish.
Changing Contact entry details
The Contact Entry Details dialog box provides a variety of options that you can associate with an 
entry. 
To open the Contact Entry Details dialog box:
1. Select the name for the entry whose details you want to change.
2. Press Space   to open the entry.
3. Press Menu .
4. Under Record, select Edit Contact (/E).
5. Press Menu .
6. Under Record, select Details (/E).
 
Tap 
triangle 
						

							Chapter 6Page 89
7. Select any of the following settings:
8. Hold Option   and press Return   to finish.
Using the Call History view
The Call History view provides quick access to the previous 1,000 incoming and outgoing calls.
If you miss a call when your Treo is on and you remain in a coverage area, your missed calls 
appear in the Call History list and you receive a missed call alert message. When your phone is 
off or you travel outside a coverage area, your missed calls are forwarded to voicemail and they 
do not appear in the Call History list. Similarly, when your phone is off or you travel outside a 
coverage area, your wireless service provider stores your text messages until you turn on your 
phone or return to a coverage area.
Reviewing Call History
Each item in the Call History view appears with an icon next to it indicating whether it is a Missed 
call, an incoming call, or an outgoing call. You can display all your calls or one category at a time.
To review Call History:
1. Press PhoneBook   repeatedly to access the Call History view  . 
   
2. Tap the pick list at the top of the screen to display a specific type of call: Missed, Incoming, 
or Outgoing.
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : To temporarily store a number in your communicator’s memory, press Menu  , 
under Record, select Details (/E), tap Copy Phone #, and then hold Option   and 
press Return   to finish. You can now Paste this number into any application on 
your communicator. Category
Assign the entry to a category. 
Private
Hide this entry when Security is turned on.
Outgoing callTap arrow to select 
the call category: All, 
Incoming, Outgoing, 
or Missed 
Incoming callMissed call
Tap Details to view 
time and duration 
						

							Page 90 Application Specific Tasks
Calling a number in your Call History list
In addition to viewing a list of your incoming, outgoing, and missed calls, you can use the Call 
History view to dial any number that appears on this view.
To dial a number from the Call History view:
1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 18 for details.
2. Use the scroll buttons to select the number you want to call.
 
3. Press Space   to dial.
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : To add a number to your Contacts or Speed Dial list, press Menu  , under Record, 
select Details (/E), tap Copy Phone #, go to the Contacts or Speed Dial view, and press 
Menu  , under Edit, select Paste (/P) to insert the number.
Purging Call History
Your Treo continues accumulating Call History information for up to 1,000 calls until you purge 
the Call History list. To conserve storage space, we recommend that you purge this list 
periodically.
N
NN No
oo ot
tt te
ee e:
:: : Using the Purge function permanently removes the calls from your communicator. You 
cannot undo this process to restore the information.
To purge entries in Call History view:
1. From the Call History view, press Menu  .
2. Under Record, select Purge.
T
TT Ti
ii ip
pp p:
:: : To delete a specific item, select the item from the Call History view and select Delete 
Item from the Record menu instead of Purge.
3. Select the purge option you want to use.
4. Hold Option   and press Return   to finish.
Tap the entry you 
want to dial
Tap Dial to call 
selected number
Tap the pick list to 
choose which calls 
to purge