T-Mobile T Mobile Color Sidekick Phone Instructions Manual

Device Basics
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Jump Button
The Jump button is located in the lower-left corner of the device and is marked by a circle. When you see the 
circle   on the device screen or in the documentation, this refers to the Jump button. Use the Jump button to 
open the Jump screen. No matter where you are in the applications--what screen you are viewing--if you press 
the Jump button, you’ll return to the Jump screen, with the Phone application highlighted:
Rotate...

Device Basics
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Wheel
The wheel is located in the upper-right corner of your device. You use it to highlight and press buttons or links on 
the screen. Use your thumb to rotate the wheel away from you (up) or toward you (down), moving through 
selectable items. You can also press the wheel down. More specifically, here’s how you can use the wheel:
•Rotate the wheel toward you to advance the current selection through all the “selectable” elements on 
a...

Device Basics
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Dialog box A dialog box is a floating window that 
presents you with buttons and options that 
allow you to make decisions and carry out 
actions.
Highlight This action is only applicable on your device. 
All “selectable” elements can be highlighted 
by rotating the wheel then stopping over the 
item. Once highlighted, the element’s 
appearance changes to reverse video.
In the example to the right, 3 - Janey is 
highlighted.
Keyboard...

Device Basics
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Pop-up menu A menu that pops open (“up”) when 
selected. Once the menu is open, you can 
rotate the wheel to highlight an item, then 
press to select it.Pop-up menu that’s closed:
Pop-up menu that’s open:
Press To press, you push down and quickly release 
the wheel, key, or control button. It’s the 
same action you take when you click a 
mouse button while using your computer. 
Before you can press an item on the screen 
(such as an OK...

Device Basics
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Headset/Camera Jack
The jack where you insert your headset or camera is located on the right side of the device. See illustration in Parts of Your T-Mobile Sidekick on page 14. Be sure to press the headset or camera lead in firmly to secure the 
connection:
Warning! Be sure to remove the camera from the jack when you’re not using it; especially when you’re storing 
your device in a backpack, pocket, bag, or purse.
Power Jack
The power jack...

Device Basics
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USB Mini-B Port
The USB Mini-B port is located on the top of your device, just to the left of the power jack as shown in the 
illustration below. Use the USB Mini-B port with your USB cable to connect your device to a personal computer 
for restoring the device operating system software.
Typing and Navigating in Text Fields
Many of the T-Mobile applications have screens in which you type text, such as the Email Compose screen, the...

About Your SIM Card
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3.  About Your SIM Card
If you are unfamiliar with Smart Cards or SIM cards, you might be interested to learn more by reading the 
following questions and answers:
What Is a SIM Card?
A SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card is distributed to you by your wireless carrier and comes packaged 
in a plastic holder about the size of a credit card. After you carefully snap the SIM card from its plastic holder, 
your SIM is ready to...

About Your SIM Card
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My SIM Card Came Locked! How Do I Unlock It?
When you receive your device, the SIM card may be locked by default. If this is the case, before you can connect 
to the network or register your new device account, you’ll be prompted to enter a PIN. Type 1234. You can 
always change your SIM PIN using the Key Guard & Security screen. Read more in 
Lock Your SIM Card on page 
42.
Can I Remove My SIM?
Yes, you can; but we recommend you...

About Your SIM Card
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2Press the SIM card into its slot with the gold contacts facing down and the cut corner going in first, beneath 
the Menu button.
When you release the SIM make sure it is locked into position and it doesn’t spring out.
3Replace the end cap by pressing the prongs in slightly and inserting the cap. Make sure the cap is flush with 
the case.
How Do I Handle My SIM?
Handle your SIM card very carefully since the card and gold contacts can...

Customizing Your Device
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4.  Customizing Your Device
Your T-Mobile device is designed so you can set up many of its features to suit your preferences. Learn how in 
this chapter:
The Settings Screens
All customization options are on the settings screens. There’s two types of settings screens:
•Customize device settings using the Jump Settings screens: From the Jump screen, open the menu 
and select Settings to open these screens.
•Customize...