Pcs Phone Handspring Treo 300 User Guide

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©25 MB available hard disk space
©VGA monitor or better 
©CD-ROM drive (you can also download Palm Desktop software from 
www.sprintpcs.com)
©Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher (recommended) 
Upgrade information
If you already own a Palm OS® handheld, you still must install the 
version of Palm Desktop software that comes with your PCS Treo 300 into 
the same folder as your current Palm Desktop software. When you install 
the new version in the same folder as the previous version, all your data is 
preserved. If you use another personal information manager (PIM), you 
still need to install Palm Desktop software in order to update the HotSync 
Manager on your computer. You perform HotSync operations in exactly 
the same way, so you can quickly synchronize your old data with your 
new phone. 
To upgrade:
1.
Synchronize your old handheld with your old Palm Desktop 
software. This ensures that the latest information from your 
handheld is on your desktop computer.
2.(Optional) To ensure against any data loss, go to the folder that 
stores Palm Desktop software (this is usually the Handspring or Palm 
folder), copy (do not move) your user name folder, and store the 
copy outside the Palm Desktop software folder.
3.Follow the installation instructions that begin on page 21. Be sure to 
install the new software in the same folder as the old software.
4.Connect your new PCS Treo 300 to the HotSync cable and press the 
HotSync button on the cable. If the Select User dialog box appears, 
select your user name.
5.Compare the applications on your old handheld and your PCS Treo 
300.
6.Beam any third party applications that did not transfer from your old 
handheld to your PCS Treo 300, or install them from the original 
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7.If any data for your third party applications did not transfer, beam it 
from your old handheld to your PCS Treo 300.
8.If you created a password on your old handheld, enter it on your PCS 
Treo 300.
Note: Records you previously marked Private remain marked Private, but you need to reenter a password on your PCS Treo 300.
9.If you had any important settings on your old handheld, such as 
Network Preferences, manually copy them from your old handheld 
to your PCS Treo 300.
Each device must have a unique name
After you complete the upgrade process described above, you have two 
devices with the same name. This is an undesirable situation. Each 
device must have a unique name in order to prevent unexpected results 
during HotSync operations and other complications.
We strongly recommend that you perform a hard reset on your old 
handheld. See page 235 for details.
A hard reset not only erases all data from the old handheld; it also erases 
the name and makes that handheld a clean slate, ready to receive a new 
name. The next time you perform a HotSync operation with this old 
handheld, you are asked to give it a name. Be sure to give it a unique 
name. 
						

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PCS Treo 300 components
Locating front panel controls 1. Speaker
3. Rocker 
switch 2. Headset 
jack
7. Scroll buttons6. Microphone8. Application 
buttons
4. Contrast/
Brightness control
5. Option key
9. Keyboard 10. Screen 
						

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1. Speaker: Functions as the earpiece on your PCS Treo 300. 
2. Headset jack: Enables you to connect a hands-free headset for use 
with the wireless features. Use only headsets that are compatible with 
your PCS Treo 300. See page 18 for details.
3. Rocker switch: Enables you to navigate on your phone with just 
one hand. You can use the rocker switch as an alternate method to 
perform a variety of tasks, such as adjusting the call volume level on 
your phone. The rocker switch functions change based on whether 
your phone’s wireless mode is on or off and which application you 
are using.
To use the rocker switch, roll the dial up or down, press it in and 
release it, or press and hold it. 
4. Contrast/Brightness control: Opens the Adjust Display dialog box 
where you can adjust the appearance of your phone screen for the 
clearest screen display. The contrast/brightness control is activated by 
the Option key. See page 11 for instructions.
5. Option key: Types the number/symbol, or activates the function, 
that appears in blue on the key.
6. Microphone: Functions as the mouthpiece when you use the 
wireless phone features of your PCS Treo 300.
7. Scroll buttons: Displays text and other information that extends 
beyond the area of the phone screen. Pressing the bottom scroll 
button scrolls down to view information below the viewing area, and 
pressing the top scroll button scrolls up to view the information 
above the viewing area. The scroll buttons also enable you to 
navigate between records in an application and to adjust the volume 
during a call.
8. Application buttons: Activates the applications that correspond to 
the icons on the buttons: PhoneBook, Date Book Plus, Blazer, and 
Memo. See page 190 for details on reassigning these buttons to 
activate any application on your phone. You can also use these 
buttons in combination with Option   to activate other 
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Ti p : If your phone screen is turned off, pressing any application button turns on and opens the corresponding application.
9. Keyboard: Enables: you to type letters, numbers and symbols on 
your phone. See Section 2 to learn how to enter information. 
10. Phone screen: Displays the applications and information stored in 
your phone. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus.
Locating top panel controls 
1. Antenna: Receives and sends wireless communication signals. The 
antenna does not telescope out of your phone. 
2. Stylus: Serves as the instrument used to tap options on your phone 
screen. To use the stylus, slide the stylus out of the slot, and hold it as 
you would a pen or pencil.
3. Power button  : Turns your PCS Treo 300 and wireless mode on 
and off, and controls the keyboard backlight. See page 10 for details.
4. IR port: Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data 
from other Palm OS devices. See the section that begins on page 78 
for details. You can also use the IR port to update the information 
between your phone and computer using HotSync technology. See 
the section that begins on page 219 for details.
5. Ringer switch  : Controls the ringer setting. See page 211 for 
details on changing the settings.
Note: Silencing the ringer turns off all system sounds, including alarms. When you silence the ringer, Date Book Plus alarms vibrate.
2. Stylus4. IR port 3. Power button
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6. LED: Provides status information for your PCS Treo 300 based on the 
color of the light and the blink state.
No light: Wireless mode off
Solid:Connected to travel charger
Green = Fully charged
Red = Charging
Blinking:Wireless mode on
Green = In coverage area
Red = Out of coverage area
Double-blink red:Low battery
Locating back panel components
1. Electronic Serial Number (ESN): 
Uniquely identifies your phone to 
the PCS network. During the activation process, you are prompted to 
provide this number. 
2. Reset button: Under normal use, you should not have to use the 
reset button. See Section 9 for information about when and how to 
use the reset button.
3. Charger and USB/serial connector: The connector that connects 
your phone to the travel charger and HotSync cable. The HotSync 
cable connects to a USB port or serial port on your computer and 
enables you to synchronize the information between your phone and 
computer using HotSync technology.
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2. Reset 
button
3. Charger and 
USB/serial 
connector 1. Electronic 
Serial 
Number 
						

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Charging the battery
To use your phone, you must connect the travel charger or the HotSync 
cable and charge the battery. When you’re near your computer, connect 
your phone to the HotSync cable with the travel charger connected to a 
wall outlet as shown in the section that begins on page 19. When 
travelling, connect the travel charger cable directly to your phone as 
shown in this section.
When wireless mode is on, a fully charged battery provides approximately 
2.5 hours of talk time or 150 hours of standby time. When wireless mode 
is off, a fully charged battery provides approximately one week of use in 
handheld mode. 
If the battery drains to the point where your phone does not turn on, it 
stores your data safely for about three days. Therefore, we recommend 
that you charge the battery daily to avoid potential data loss. See Section 
9 for tips on extending the life of the battery. 
To charge the battery with the travel charger:
1.
Plug the travel charger into a wall outlet. 
2.With the word “UP” facing up (as shown), connect the travel 
charger cable to the charger connector on the bottom of your phone.
 
Ti p : The LED is solid red while your phone charges. When the LED turns 
solid green, your phone is charged. It takes approximately 2 hours to 
charge a fully drained battery. 
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Turning your PCS Treo 300 on and off
Your PCS Treo 300 has two operating modes: a handheld mode and a 
wireless mode. You can turn the handheld mode and the wireless mode 
on and off independent of each other. When you turn on the handheld 
mode, you can use organizer applications such as Date Book Plus and To 
Do List. When you turn on the wireless mode, you can make or receive 
calls. You can also turn both modes on at the same time. When both the 
handheld and wireless modes are on, you can use the organizer 
applications as well as send and receive calls.
To turn handheld mode on and off, do any of the following:
©Open the lid to turn it on, or close the lid to turn it off.
©Press the power button.
©Press and release the rocker switch.
©Press any application button on the front of your phone.
To turn wireless mode on and off:
©Press and hold the power button until you hear the confirmation 
tones and the Sprint banner appears. The ascending tone indicates 
wireless mode is now on and the descending tone indicates wireless 
mode is now off.
Using the keyboard backlight
If you have difficulty seeing your phone keyboard in dark environments, 
you can use the backlight to illuminate the keyboard. 
Note: When you turn on the keyboard backlight, the screen brightness 
automatically dims to conserve battery power. If you have difficulty seeing 
the screen in well-lit environments, be sure the keyboard backlight is off 
and adjust the display settings. See page 5 for details.
To turn the keyboard backlight on and off:
©Press the power button twice in quick succession. 
Backlight tips:
©The backlight dims when a call is in progress and you do not press 
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©The backlight also turns off automatically (after a period of 
inactivity) with the Auto-off feature. See page 196 for details.
Adjusting the display
Depending on the lighting conditions or temperature of the environment 
where you use your phone, you may need to adjust the brightness and 
color saturation of the display.
The Adjust Display dialog box contains two sliders. The upper slider 
adjusts color saturation and the lower slider adjusts brightness. The 
display usually looks best at maximum brightness but you may want to 
decrease the brightness to conserve battery power. 
To adjust the display:
1.
Press Option .
2.Type the letter Q.
3.Press the scroll buttons, or drag the top slider, to adjust the color 
saturation until you can see the three shapes as distinctly as possible. 
4.Hold Option   and press the scroll buttons, or drag the bottom 
slider, to adjust the screen brightness
Ti p : You can also tap to the left or right of the sliders to fine tune the display settings. 
5.Press Space  to finish.
Shapes
Color saturation slider
Brightness slider 
						

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Using the stylus to get things done
Like using a mouse to click elements on a computer screen, using the 
stylus to tap elements on your phone screen is a way to get things done 
on your phone.
The first time you start your phone, setup instructions appear on the 
screen. These instructions include a calibration screen, or digitizer. 
Calibration aligns the internal circuitry of your phone with its touch-
sensitive screen so that when you tap an element on the screen, the 
phone can detect exactly which task you want to perform. 
Important: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping the phone 
screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp object to tap the 
phone screen.
With your phone turned on, you can tap the phone screen to perform 
many operations, such as the following:
©Open applications
©Choose menu commands
©Select options in dialog boxes
Just as you can drag the mouse to select text or move objects on your 
computer, you can also drag the stylus to select text. You can also use the 
stylus to drag the slider of any scroll bar.