PCS Phone Handspring Treo 600 Manual

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Moving Around the Treo ScreenTo move around the Treo screen, you can use the 5-way navigation control   or 
tap items on the screen with the stylus. With use, you will find your own favorite 
way to scroll, highlight, and select menu commands.Note: 
Some third-party applications may not work with 5-way navigation and you must use the 
stylus instead. In this guide, we use arrow icons to indicate directions on the 5-way navigation 
control  . These arrows are different from any onscreen scroll arrows or pick list arrows.The 5-way navigation control   includes Right , Left , Up , Down  , and 
Center buttons.
.Scrolling Through ScreensAs on a computer, you scroll on the Treo to move from field to field, or page to 
page, or in some cases to highlight an item or option in a list. There are several 
methods of scrolling:Press the 5-way navigation control   on the front of the Treo. Pressing Right , 
Left , Up  , and Down   moves to the next field, button, or action in that 
direction.
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Tap an onscreen scroll arrow:When inside a text field, press Up   and Down   to scroll through the text.Drag the slider of an onscreen scroll bar:
Highlighting ItemsThe 5-way navigation control   lets you highlight items before launching or 
selecting them. Experiment with using the navigation control to highlight different 
screen elements.When an onscreen button (OK, Cancel, etc.) or pick list is 
highlighted, the button acquires a blue glow around its border.When a phone number, email address or 
Web link is highlighted on a Web page or in 
a message, the text appears in reverse type
(light text on a dark background).When an entire text entry field is highlighted, you can press Center to edit the 
text. After you edit the text, press Center again to highlight the entire field.You can also use the stylus to highlight text on the screen. When text is 
highlighted it 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.  
						

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Accessing Command ButtonsCommand buttons, such as New, OK, and Details appear at the bottom of the screen. 
In many cases you can jump directly to these buttons instead of scrolling to them.From a list screen, such as the Contacts list, press Right   to jump to the first 
button.From a screen where you create or edit entries, such as Edit Contacts or Day 
View in Calendar, press Center to jump to the first button.From a dialog box, such as the Edit Categories, press Option   then Return  
for OK, or Option   then Backspace   for Cancel.
Choosing or Activating ItemsAfter highlighting an item with the 5-way navigation control  , you can choose or 
activate it by pressing Center. You can also choose an item by tapping it with the 
stylus.Selecting Menu ItemsMany 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 
additional features available through the various application menus.
1.Press Menu   to display an application’s menus.
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2.Press Right   and Left   to switch between menus.
3.Press Up   and Down   to highlight a menu item.
4.Press Center to choose the menu item or press Menu   to close the menu and 
cancel your selection.
Tip: 
Most menu commands have keyboard shortcuts listed in the menu. To use a shortcut, press 
Menu
 
 plus the shortcut letter. You don’t have to see the menu item to use the shortcut.
Choosing Options in a Pick ListA range of options is often presented in a type of menu called a pick list, which 
can be identified by a downward-pointing arrow to the left of the currently 
selected choice. You can select an option from a pick list by doing one of the 
following:Use the 5-way navigation control   to highlight the pick list, then press Center to 
display the items in the list. Press Up   and Down   to highlight the item you 
want, then press Center to accept your selection. To exit the pick list and cancel 
your selection, press Left   or Right .Use your stylus to tap the pick list, then tap the item you want from the list.
Tip: 
You can jump to an item in a pick list by using the keyboard to type the fi rst letter of the item 
you want to select.
Pick list    
						

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Using the KeyboardWhen using the keyboard, most people find it easiest to hold the Treo with two 
hands and use the tips of both thumbs to press the keys.Using the Keyboard BacklightTreo includes a keyboard backlight for nighttime use. The keyboard backlight 
activates automatically when the screen turns on, but shuts off if the keyboard is 
not in use. To manually turn on the backlight, press Option   then  . The backlight may 
not be visible in bright sunlight.To manually turn off the backlight, press Option   then   again.
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.To turn Caps Lock on, press Shift   twice. To turn it off, press Shift   again. 
When Caps Lock is on, this symbol appears in the lower right: 
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Entering Numbers, Punctuation, and Symbols that Appear Above 
the Letters on the Keys Press Option  , then press the key with the desired character shown above the 
letter. You don’t need to hold down Option   while pressing the second key.To turn Option Lock on, press Option   twice. To turn it off, press Option  
again. When Option Lock is on, this symbol appears in the lower right: 
Tip: 
Some application views automatically default to Option Lock, such as the Dial Pad of the 
Phone application, or the Calculator. In this case, you do not have to hold down 
Option
 
 to 
enter numbers.Entering Other Symbols and Accented Characters1.Type the character that corresponds to the symbol or accented character you 
want. See the table on the next page.
2.Press Alt .
3.Press Up   or Down   to highlight the desired character.
4.Press Center to insert the character, or just continue typing the next character.
Tip: 
In many applications you can view a list of all the alternate characters. From the 
Edit
 menu, 
choose
 Keyboard Help (/G)
. The alternate characters are grouped according to their similarity to 
the corresponding key. For example, the alternate characters available for the e key are é, è, ë, 
ê and  .  
						

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Using Your Treo Phone, Web,
and Messaging Features 
						

							38Phone, Web, & Messaging
Making CallsYour Treo offers several options for making phone calls. As you get familiar with 
your Treo, you’ll discover which method you prefer.IMPORTANT: 
Before making a call, make sure Wireless Mode is on (see steps on page  27). If 
No Service appears in the upper-left, you are out of a wireless coverage area. If you believe you 
are in a wireless coverage area and this problem persists, contact Sprint for assistance.Dialing With the Keyboard1.Press Phone .
2.Using the numbered keys on the keyboard, start dialing a phone number. You 
do not need to press Option   to access the numbers on the keyboard.
3.Press Center to dial.
Tip:
 If you make a mistake while dialing, press 
Backspace
   to erase one digit at a time or 
choose 
Cancel
 to start over.
Dialing by Contact NameBefore you can dial a call by contact name, you must create some contacts (see 
page 49), or import them with a HotSync operation (see page 108).
1.Press Phone .
2.Use the 5-way navigation control   to access the Contacts list.
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3.Using the keyboard, begin typing one of the following for the contact you want 
to call:
First initial and last nameFirst nameLast name
4.Choose the number you want to dial, or to see more information about a 
contact, highlight the name and press Center to view the address, company, and 
other details.
5.With the number highlighted, press Center to dial.
To start another search, press Backspace   to delete letters you’ve entered. Or, 
just press Phone   to start all over.
Tip: 
You can also begin a Name Lookup immediately from the Main view in the Phone 
application. From the 
Options
 menu, select 
Display Preferences (/Q)
, then choose 
Typing Starts 
Contacts Search
. Note that when you select this option, you cannot use Quick Keys to launch 
your Favorites buttons from the Main view.  
						

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Dialing With a Favorites ButtonFavorites buttons can be used as shortcuts for dialing phone numbers and 
performing other common tasks. You can use the built-in Favorites buttons or see 
page 51 to create some of your own.
1.Press Phone .
2.Use the 5-way navigation control   to access your Favorites buttons.
3.Highlight the desired Favorites button.
4.Press Center to dial the selected Favorites button.Dialing Using the Onscreen Dial Pad1.Press Phone .
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Note: 
If you changed the wallpaper in the Main view of the Phone application (see page 66), you 
can access the Dial Pad by pressing 
Center
, then choosing 
Dial Pad.
2.Type the desired phone number using the keyboard or tap the numbers on the 
onscreen Dial Pad.
3.Press Center to dial.
Tip: 
You can also paste numbers directly into the Dial Pad view. Copy a number from another 
application, then switch to Dial Pad view. Press 
Menu
  , then from the 
Edit
 menu, choose 
Paste (/P)
. Press 
Center
 to dial.
Dialing From a Web PageTreo recognizes most phone numbers that appear in Web pages. If you can’t 
highlight and dial a phone number on a Web page using the 5-way navigation 
control or stylus, it means that Treo does not recognize it as a phone number.
1.Use the 5-way navigation control   to highlight the phone number you want to 
dial in the Web page or SMS message.
2.Press Center to dial.    
						

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Dialing From SMS MessagesTreo recognizes most phone numbers that appear in SMS messages. If you can’t 
use the 5-way navigation control or stylus to highlight and dial a phone number 
from an SMS message, it means that Treo does not recognize it as a phone number.
1.Use the 5-way navigation control   to scroll to the text box.
2.Press Center to choose the text box.
3.Press Up   to highlight the phone number in the SMS message.
4.Press Center to dial.Redialing the Last Number You CalledPress Phone  , then press Center to display a list of your most recently dialed 
numbers. To view all your recent incoming and outgoing calls in chronological 
order, choose Call Log from the list.
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Receiving CallsTo receive calls, Wireless Mode must be on. This is different from having just the 
screen turned on (see page 27).Answering CallsTo answer a call, do one of the following:Using the 5-way navigation control  , choose the onscreen Answer button.If the headset is attached, press the headset button.
Tip: 
To prevent calls from accidentally being answered while the phone is in a pocket or 
briefcase, you can disable the touchscreen when an incoming call arrives (see page  137).Sending Calls to VoicemailTo ignore a call and send it to voicemail, do one of the following:Press Backspace .Using the 5-way navigation control  , choose the onscreen Ignore button.
Silencing the Ring of an Incoming CallTo silence the ringer while your phone is ringing:Press the volume buttons or any key on your Treo except the 5-way navigation 
control , Space , Return , or Backspace .To immediately silence all system sounds including the ringer, slide the ringer 
switch to Sound Mode Off   (see page 127).
When you silence the ringer, you can either answer the call or let it ring through to 
voicemail. 
Some third-party applications let you play MP3 music on your Treo 600. If music is 
playing through the internal speaker or headset, and a call arrives, you can still 
hear the phone ringing softly. The music continues playing but you won’t hear it 
during your call. Go to your third-party application to stop the music.  
						

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Signal Strength and Phone StatusYou can monitor the status of your phone’s signal strength and several other items, 
using icons at the top of the Phone screen:Tip: 
To display details about your battery power, tap the battery icon at the top of the screen.Network 
name
Displays 
Sprint
 when Wireless Mode is on and you’re in your Home 
network. If you roam outside the PCS Network, the network name indicates 
you are roaming outside your network neighborhood. If you’re outside a 
coverage area, No service 
appears instead. When you turn off Wireless 
Mode, it displays 
Wireless Mode is Off
.
Appears when you have new voicemail messages. You can tap this icon to 
retrieve your messages.
Appears when roaming is active.
Appears with gray arrows when Wireless Mode is on and you’re connected 
to the PCS Vision network. You can still receive calls.
Appears with green arrows when you are connected to the  PCS Vision 
network and a data session is active (for example, when you are browsing 
the Web). You cannot receive calls.
Displays the signal strength. The stronger the signal, the more bars appear. 
If you are outside a coverage area, no bars appear.
Displays the battery charge status. As the battery drains, the icon changes 
from black to clear, and then to red when it’s time to recharge. 
Appears when your Treo battery is charging.
Appears when your Treo battery is fully charged. 
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What’s My Number?1.Make sure Wireless Mode is on (see page 27). 
2.Press Phone .
3.Press Menu .
4.From the Options menu, choose Phone Info (/I). If your phone number isn’t listed, 
consult Sprint to confirm your phone is activated.
Look  here  for  your
phone number    
						

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Managing Active CallsWhen you make or receive a call, the Active Call view appears. To toggle between 
the Active Call view and the Main view of the Phone application, repeatedly press 
Phone .
Use the 5-way navigation control   to access the onscreen buttons in this view and 
manage an active call:Hang Up All (or pressing Backspace  ) ends the call immediately.Spkr-phone (or pressing Space  ) switches to the personal speakerphone. 
The personal speakerphone lets you use other features, such as checking your 
calendar, during a call.Hold (or pressing Period  ) places the current call on hold. Dial Pad opens the Dial Pad so that you can enter extra digits or manually dial an 
additional number.Mute (or pressing Return  ) mutes the Treo speaker so you cannot be heard.Add Call lets you place another call while keeping the first call active. First 
choose Hold, then choose Add Call. Extra Digits dials any extra digits (such as a password or extension) that you 
assigned to a Favorites button. This button appears only during outbound calls 
to numbers that include pre-defined extra digits. See page 51, for more on 
creating a speed dial Favorites button.
Tip: 
To avoid accidentally pressing onscreen buttons while you’re holding the phone up to your 
ear to speak, you can disable the touchscreen during active calls (see page  137).
Caller’s name 
and number
Current duration of callDial PadMute
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Ending a CallDo one of the following:Choose Hang Up All.Press Backspace .Press the headset button (if the headset is attached).
Returning to an Active Call From Another ApplicationYou can use many other applications on your Treo while holding a phone 
conversation, including the organizer and SMS features. You cannot browse the 
Web or send and receive email while on an active call.From any application, press Phone   to return to the Active Call view.
Making a Second CallYou can make a second call while your first call is still active.
1.After dialing the first number, use the 5-way navigation control   to choose Hold.
2.Use the navigation control to choose Add Call.
3.Dial the second number using Favorites, Contacts, Dial Pad, Call Log, or Redial 
list (see page 38).
The Active Call view now includes two status lines, each representing one of the 
calls. You can join the two calls in a conference call, but you cannot switch 
between the two calls.
4.Use the navigation control to choose Hang Up All to end both calls.   
						

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Controlling Your Roaming ExperienceYour phone is dual band, which means you can make and receive calls while 
on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and you can also roam on 
other digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming agreements with 
other carriers.
When you roam outside the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, the Roaming icon 
 
appears at the top of the screen. Additional charges may apply if you use your Treo 
while roaming.
To learn more about roaming, visit 
www
.sprintpcs.com
.
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode1.Press Phone  .
2.Press Menu .
3.From the Options menu, choose Phone Preferences (/A).
4.Check the Enable Digital Roaming box.
5.Choose OK.Feature AvailabilityYou can make and receive calls while roaming.You will have access to voicemail while roaming.Other features which are standard on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide 
PCS Network, such as Call Waiting, PCS Voice Command, and PCS Vision are 
unavailable while roaming.
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Internal Phone BookThe internal phone book is located in the Contacts view in Phone. If you are 
familiar with Palm Powered devices, you may recognize that the Contacts view is 
similar to the Address Book on previous devices.
If you have several contacts to enter, it’s more efficient to use the Palm Desktop 
software or Microsoft
® Outlook
® on your computer and then synchronize data 
between the Treo and your computer. For more information, see page 108.
Adding a Contact1.Press Phone .
2.Use the 5-way navigation control   to access the Contacts list.
3.Choose New Contact.
4.Use the 5-way navigation control   to move between fields as you enter 
information. Be sure to correctly label your contact’s mobile number(s). The 
SMS application (see page 69) only looks up Mobile numbers and email 
addresses.
5.To place the entry in a category or mark it private, choose Details.
6.To add a note to an entry, choose Note.
7.After you enter all the information, choose Done.