T-Mobile T Mobile Color Sidekick Phone Instructions Manual

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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 the wheel to scroll through the applications. To go to an application you have highlighted, press the 
wheel.
Read more in the 
Wheel on page 22 and The Jump Screen on page 48.
Back Button  
The Back button is located in the lower-right corner of the device and is marked by a cross. When you see the 
cross   on the device screen or in the documentation, this refers to the Back button. Use the Back button to do 
the following:
• Press Back   once to go back to the screen you were previously viewing; press twice to go back two 
screens, and so on.
• In a dialog box or on a screen, press Back   once to save any changes you’ve made to the information. If 
you’ve made changes within a dialog box, the dialog box closes as well.
• If a menu is open, press Back   once to close it. 
						

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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 screen and scroll down a Web page. 
•Rotate the wheel away from you to reverse through all the “selectable” elements on a screen and to 
scroll up a Web page.
•Press down on the wheel (as you would a mouse button) to select a highlighted item or open a pop-up 
menu.
•Press and hold the wheel to open pop-up context menus.
Terminology Used in This Manual
The instructions in this manual use many terms that may be confusing. To help you understand exactly what the 
instruction is telling you to do, we’ve included some definitions:
Term What It Means Example
Action button A button that contains a word or phrase 
describing what will happen if you select 
(press) the button. Action buttons often 
contain the keyboard shortcut as well.
Check box A small box that is either checked or clear 
(does not contain a check mark). If you 
check a check box, the action described next 
to the box will turn “on”. Clearing the check 
box will turn the action “off”.
Context menu A context menu contains only the actions 
that you can take on the item you are 
highlighting. In regular menus, the actions 
you cannot take on the current screen are 
dimmed, but in a context menu, these 
actions don’t appear at all. 
						

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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 
shortcutsKeyboard shortcuts are presented in the 
documentation as follows:
 + K = Press the Menu button and hold 
while pressing the K key.
 ,   = Press the Menu button first, then 
the Back button (in succession).
So, if two keys or buttons are separated by a 
plus sign (+), you press them simultaneously 
to make the action occur; if they’re 
separated by a comma (,), then you press 
one after the other.
Menu A floating window containing a list of actions 
you can take on the screen. Press the Menu 
button to open this list of actions.
Option (button) Choices presented to you, usually in a dialog 
box. You can only select one of the options 
and do so by pressing the wheel once the 
option is highlighted. (Note: Sometimes 
these are called “radio buttons”.) Term What It Means Example 
						

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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 button, menu option, check 
box, or list item) you must rotate the wheel 
to “highlight” the item so it appears in 
reverse video. Pressing the highlighted item 
“selects” it.
Press & hold Push down on a key or control button and 
hold it down for at least one second.
Rotate Used to describe the push wheel’s rotational 
movement. You can rotate the push wheel 
up (away from you) or down (toward you). 
Select Refers to the action you take to take an 
action on a screen element, such as selecting 
an action button or option button, or 
pressing a contact name to open it for edit. 
Slider bar A control that lets you set a value from a 
continuous range of possible values, such as 
screen contrast/brightness or sound volume.
Te x t  f i e l d  ( o r  
text box)A rectangular area in which you can type or 
edit text. To make a text field editable, you 
must first highlight the field by rotating the 
wheel, then press to make it editable.
In the example to the right, the name of the 
photo is in an editable text field. Term What It Means Example 
						

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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 is located at the top of your device, as shown in the illustration below. Read more in Charging 
Your Battery on page 11.
Infrared Port
You’ll find an infrared port on the back of your device, to the right of the power jack shown in the illustration 
above. In a future release, the infrared port will be used for beaming information between devices. 
						

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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 
individual Settings screens, the Browser’s Go To dialog box, etc. You will primarily use the keyboard to type text, 
which is easy to use, but here are some hints to make typing, editing, and navigating in text fields easier:
• Use the Directional Pad to navigate within a text box:
- Press the up/down and left/right arrows to move in those directions among characters in a text box.
- Press the ALT button while using the D-pad up and down arrows to jump to the top or bottom of a text 
field.
- Press the ALT button while using the D-pad left and right arrows to jump to the beginning and end of a 
line of text.
• To delete a character to the left of the cursor, press the DEL key  .
• To delete a character to the right of the cursor, press SHIFT + .
• To delete all the characters on one line, press ALT + .
• To delete all the characters in a text box, press ALT + SHIFT + .
•To lock the SHIFT key, press SHIFT twice. To unlock, press SHIFT once again.
•To lock the ALT key, press ALT twice. To unlock, press ALT once again.
The Text Cursor
While you’re typing, the text cursor shape reflects your current “mode” of typing:
Regular typing mode
Shift key is held down
Shift key is locked down
Alt key is held down
Alt key is locked down 
						

							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 fit into a slot within your device. The SIM card contains a chip that holds information 
required to operate a device. For more information about inserting your SIM card, read 
How to Insert Your SIM 
on page 28.
Exactly What Information Is on My Device SIM?
Your device SIM stores the following information:
•International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) Number - Number that uniquely identifies you as a 
subscriber on the network. The number is made up of three parts: a three-digit mobile country code, a 
two-digit mobile network code, and a (up to) 10-digit mobile subscriber identify number.
•Mobile Subscriber ISDN (MSISDN) Number - Your mobile telephone number. (ISDN stands for 
Integrated Services Digital Network.)
•SIM PIN - A Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you set using the Jump Settings > Key Guard & 
Security screen. This code protects your SIM from being used by another person in another device in the 
event it is lost or stolen.
•SMS Messages - Short Message Service messages that you receive and save. T-Mobile Phone Messages 
messages use the Short Message Service. Note that outgoing messages (“sent”) are not saved to the SIM.
•Contact Information - Contact information (name:number) is only stored on your SIM if you’ve used 
your SIM previously in a mobile phone and stored names and numbers in that phone. 
Note that you can import previously-stored contact info into your device Address Book by following the 
instructions in 
Import Contacts from SIM on page 126. •What Is a SIM Card? on page 27
•Exactly What Information Is on My Device SIM? 
on page 27
•My SIM Card Came Locked! How Do I Unlock It? 
on page 28
•Can I Remove My SIM? on page 28•How Do I Handle My SIM? on page 29
•What Happens If I Lose My SIM? on 
page 29
•What Happens If I Put A Different SIM 
in My Device? on page 29 
						

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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 never remove the SIM from your device. Without a SIM card, you cannot 
place phone calls to 611 (T-Mobile Customer Care), but you can call 911 (Emergency). You can only view data 
that has been cached in the device memory
.
If you find you must remove your SIM, please follow the directions that follow.
How to Remove Your SIM
1To avoid seeing error messages, turn off your device by pressing the power on/off key. (It is not necessary 
for your to turn your device off, however.)
2Your SIM card fits into a slot on the left side of your device behind the end cap. Remove the end cap using 
the finger notch:
3You will see the SIM card in its slot; press the end of the SIM in toward the device and release. The SIM 
should spring gently out of its slot.
4Remove the SIM carefully. Be sure to read 
How Do I Handle My SIM? on page 29.
5Replace the end cap by pressing the prongs in slightly and inserting the cap. Make sure the cap is flush with 
the case.
How to Insert Your SIM
1Remove the end cap covering the SIM slot using the finger notch. 
						

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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 be easily damaged by scratches or 
bends. Be sure to keep SIM cards out of reach of small children.
What Happens If I Lose My SIM?
Call T-Mobile Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997.
What Happens If I Put A Different SIM in My Device?
We do not recommend you insert a different SIM into your device. If you do, your device will function 
but you will not have access to your messages and you will not be able to use the telephone application. Note 
that if you are going to import contact information from another SIM, follow the instructions provided in 
Import 
Contacts from SIM
 on page 126. 
						

							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 application-specific settings using the application Settings screens: From the Jump 
screen, select any application (Web Browser, AOL Instant Messenger, Email, etc.). Then open the menu 
and select Settings to open these screens.
We recommend you step through the device Settings screens and then the application-specific Settings screens 
to completely customize your device for your personal use. Use the tables below to guide you through the 
screens. For more details on each screen, follow the links in the first column.
Device Settings
•The Settings Screens on page 30
•Controls on page 33
•AutoText on page 34
•Battery & Display on page 35
•Date & Time on page 37
•Jump Shortcuts on page 38•Key Guard & Security on page 39
•Keyboard on page 43
•Network on page 44
•Sound on page 45
•System Info on page 46
•Wireless Options on page 47
Device Settings Screen Customizable Items and Options
Controls on page 33 • Mute/Un-mute button
• Volume slider bar
• Display slider bar
AutoText on page 34 • Capitalize new sentences check box
• Automatic Word Replacement check box and list of replacement rules you 
can add to or delete from
Battery & Display on page 
35• Battery charge indicator
• Power-saving mode check box and idle time pop-up menu
• Automatic backlight check box and pop-up menu listing times you can 
choose to keep backlight on
Date & Time on page 37 • Current date & time text fields
• Time Zone setting pop-up menu