PCS Phone Handspring Treo 600 Manual

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Applications Launcher SettingsYou can change the Applications Launcher settings on your Treo so that you can 
easily access the applications you use most often. You can arrange and display your 
applications by category, reassign the buttons on your Treo, and choose default 
applications for specific tasks.Arranging Applications by CategoryThe category feature enables you to manage the groups of application icons that 
appear in the Applications Launcher. You can assign an application to a category 
and then display just a specific category or all of your applications. 
1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Press Menu .
3.From the App menu, choose Category (/Y).
4.Choose the pick list next to each application, then select a category.
5.Choose Done.Tip: 
To create a new category, choose the category pick list, then select 
Edit Categories
. Choose 
New
, then enter the category name. Choose 
OK to close the dialog, then choose 
OK.
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Displaying Applications by CategoryDo one of the following:Press Applications Launcher   repeatedly to cycle through all your categories.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select the category you 
want to display.
Choosing the Applications Launcher DisplayBy default, the Applications Launcher displays each application as an icon. As an 
alternative, you can view a list of applications. The list view is particularly useful 
when you have several applications in a category.
1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Press Menu .
3.From the Options menu, choose Preferences (/R).
4.Choose the View By pick list, then select List.
5.Choose OK.  
						

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Button SettingsButtons PreferencesButtons Preferences enable you to choose which applications are associated with 
the buttons on the front of your Treo and the HotSync button on the cable. You 
can also change the applications associated with these buttons when they are used 
in combination with the Option  key.
1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select All.
3.Choose the Prefs icon  . 
4.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select Buttons. 
5.Choose the pick list next to the button or key combination you want to re-
assign, then select the application you want to assign to that button or key 
combination.Tips: 
You can also choose 
HotSync
 to pick an application to launch from the HotSync button on 
the cable. To restore all of the buttons and key combinations to their factory settings, choose 
Default
.
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Setting Default ApplicationsSometimes, one application looks for another application to handle some data (for 
example, a mail application might launch a browser when you choose a link in an 
email message). Default Apps Preferences enable you to designate a specific 
application as the default handler for a particular type of data. For example, you 
can choose Blazer Web Browser as the default Web browser. 
1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Choose the Prefs icon  . 
3.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select Default Apps. 
4.Choose each pick list, then select the application you want to associate with 
that function.     
						

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Date and Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeDate & Time Preferences enable you to set the time, date, time zone, and daylight 
savings setting for your Treo. By default, your phone synchronizes the date and 
time with the PCS Network when Wireless Mode is on and you are inside a 
coverage area. 
To manually set the date and time, follow these steps:
1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Choose the Prefs icon  . 
3.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select Date & Time. 
4.Uncheck the Enable Local Network Time
 box.
5.Choose the Set Date box. Highlight the current year, month, and date, then 
press Center to set the date.
6.Choose the Set Time box. Using the stylus, tap the up and down arrows to select 
the current time, then choose OK to set the time.
7.Choose the Set Time Zone box. Choose the time zone for your location, then 
choose OK to set the time zone.
8.Choose the Daylight Saving pick list, then select On or Off.
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Setting Date and Time FormatsFormats Preferences enable you to choose number conventions based on 
geographic regions. For example, in the United Kingdom, time often is expressed 
using a 24-hour clock. In the United States, time is expressed using a 12-hour clock 
with an AM or PM suffix. All the built-in applications on your Treo use the Format 
Preferences settings. 
1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Choose the Prefs icon  . 
3.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select Formats. 
4.Set any of the following preferences:
Preset to sets the standard number conventions for your country. When you 
select a country, the other Formats Preferences are automatically set to that 
country’s conventions. You can also edit each option individually.Time sets the time format. Select HH:MM to display a 24-hour clock.Date sets the date format.Week starts sets the first day of the week (usually Sunday or Monday) for all 
applications that include a calendar.Numbers sets the format for numbers with decimal points and commas.      
						

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General PreferencesGeneral Preferences enable you to set the auto shutoff interval, the beam receive 
feature, sounds, and screen colors for your Treo. 
1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select All.
3.Choose the Prefs icon  . 
4.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select General. 
5.Set any of the following preferences:
Auto-off After conserves battery power by automatically turning off your 
phone’s screen after the specified time period elapses. It does not turn off 
Wireless Mode, so you can still receive calls, email, and SMS messages after 
the automatic shutoff period.System Sound sets the volume for system beeps and alerts.Alarm Sound sets the volume for Calendar and To Do List alarms and alerts.Game Sound sets the volume for game sounds.Beam Receive sets whether your Treo is enabled to receive beamed 
information.Colors chooses the set of predefined colors for the system display.
Note: 
The System Sound and Game Sound volume settings apply only when the ringer switch is 
set to the on position.
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Locking Your Phone and DataYour Treo includes several features that help you protect your phone from 
inadvertent use and keep your data private. The built-in security software enables 
you to use your Treo for emergency calls even if the handset is locked.Keyguard manually disables all buttons and the touchscreen to prevent 
accidental presses in your briefcase or pocket.Auto-Keyguard and Touchscreen Lockout automatically enables Keyguard after a 
period of inactivity, and lets you disable the touchscreen during an active call or 
call alert.Phone Lock prevents phone calls without a password.System Password Lock prevents anyone from seeing any data on your Treo 
without a password.Private Records masks or hides items marked as private and requires a password 
to view them.
KeyguardYour Treo includes a feature that locks the keyboard, so that you don’t accidentally 
press buttons or activate screen items while the phone is in a pocket or bag.
1.With the screen on, press Option   and Screen   to enable Keyguard.
2.To disable Keyguard, press Center.Auto-Keyguard and Touchscreen LockoutAuto-Keyguard lets you automatically lock the keyboard after a period of inactivity.
1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select All.
3.Choose the Prefs icon  . 
4.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select Keyguard.
5.Set any of the following preferences:
Auto-Keyguard sets the period of inactivity that passes before the keyboard 
automatically locks.Disable touchscreen when sets the conditions that disable the touchscreen.     
						

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Phone LockYou can lock your phone to prevent unauthorized voice and data calls. When your 
phone is locked, you must enter the correct code to unlock it. You can, however, 
still place emergency calls when your phone is locked.
1.Press Phone .
2.Press Menu .
3.From the Options menu, choose Phone Lock (/L).
4.(Optional.) Choose Advanced, enter up to three numbers (in addition to 911) 
that you can dial when your phone is locked, and then choose OK. 
5.Choose one of the following Lock Wireless Mode options:
On Wireless Mode power off locks your phone each time you turn off Wireless 
Mode. When this setting is active, you must enter your lock code each time 
you turn Wireless Mode on again.Immediately locks your phone when you choose OK. The next time you turn 
Wireless Mode on again you must enter your lock code. After that, you can 
turn Wireless Mode on again without entering your lock code.
6.When prompted, enter the lock code and choose OK. Unless you changed your 
lock code, the lock code is the last four digits of your phone number. 
7.If you want to change the lock code, choose Change Lock Code, enter a new lock 
code, then choose OK to accept it. Repeat this step to verify the new lock code.
8.Based on the option you selected in step 5, do one of the following to lock 
your phone:For On Wireless Mode power off, turn off Wireless Mode.For Immediately, choose OK.
9.To unlock Wireless Mode, dial a number, enter your lock code, then choose OK. 
Note: 
To permanently unlock your phone, choose 
Phone Lock (/L)
 from the 
Options
 menu and 
uncheck the 
On Wireless Mode power off 
box. Your lock code is required to change this setting.
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System Password LockTo protect your personal information, you can lock the system so that you need to 
enter your password to access any of your data or use other features of your Treo.Important: 
If you lock your system, you must enter the exact password to unlock it. If you forget 
the password, you need to perform a hard reset to resume using your phone. Performing a hard 
reset deletes all the records in your phone. However, you can restore all previously 
synchronized data at the next HotSync operation (see page  157).
1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select All.
3.Choose the Security icon  . 
4.Choose the Password box.
5.Assign a password and a password hint to your Treo.
6.Choose the Auto Lock Handheld box.
7.When prompted, enter your password.   
						

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8.Choose one of the following options:Never prevents your Treo from locking automatically. You can still lock your 
system manually by choosing Lock & Turn Off and then choosing Off & Lock.On power off locks your Treo when you turn off the screen, or when it shuts 
off with the auto-off feature.At a preset time locks your Treo at a specific time of day. After a preset delay locks your Treo after a period of inactivity. 
Setting Owner PreferencesYou can use Owner Preferences to record information that you want to associate 
with your Treo, such as your name, company name, and phone number. If you 
system lock your phone, the Owner Preferences information appears on the 
screen that requests your password to unlock it. 
1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select All.
3.Choose the Prefs icon  . 
4.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select Owner. 
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5.If you assigned a password with the Security application, choose Unlock, enter 
your password, then choose OK to continue. 
6.Type the text that you want to appear in the Owner Preferences screen.Private RecordsIn most applications you can mark individual entries as private. All private entries 
remain visible and accessible until you select the Security setting to hide or mask 
them. When you hide entries, they do not appear anywhere in the application. 
When you mask entries, a visual placeholder appears where the entry would 
normally appear. However, as a security measure, masked Contacts records are 
temporarily hidden when you perform a search. So you will not see a placeholder 
for masked entries when viewing the results of a Lookup or Find request.
If you define a password, you must enter it to display private entries. If you do not 
define a password, you (or anyone else) can reveal private entries without a 
password.
1.Display the entry that you want to mark private. 
2.Choose Details. 
3.Check the Private box.
4.Choose OK.    
						

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Hiding or Masking All Private Records1.Make sure the records you want to hide or mask are marked private. 
2.Press Applications Launcher . 
3.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select All.
4.Choose the Security icon  . 
5.Choose the Current Privacy pick list, then select either Hide Records or 
Mask Records.Viewing All Private Records1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select All.
3.Choose the Security icon  . 
4.Choose the Current Privacy pick list, then select Show Records.
5.If the Show Private Records dialog appears, enter your password, then 
choose OK.Viewing Private Entries in a Specific Application1.Launch the application that contains the private entries you want to display.
2.Press Menu .
3.From the Options menu, choose Security (/H).
4.Choose the Current Privacy pick list, then select Show Records.
5.Choose OK.
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Security and Palm Desktop (Windows)Palm Desktop for Windows observes the security password for your Treo. If you 
forget your Treo password, you cannot view your data in Palm Desktop. You can 
change your password, but all records marked as Private will be deleted. You can 
restore these records at the next HotSync operation.
1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select All.
3.Choose the Security icon  . 
4.Choose the Password box.
5.Choose the Lost Password box.
6.Choose Ye s.
If you want additional security for Palm Desktop files, you may wish to purchase a 
third-party solution.    
						

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Additional FeaturesLocation 
Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with 
location-based services which may be available in the future. Currently the 
location information is used to help identify your longitude and latitude position 
during an emergency call.
You can prevent your location information from being provided during all calls 
except when you contact 911 in an emergency.
1.Press Phone .
2.Press Menu .
3.From the Options menu, select Phone Preferences.
4.Check the box for Enable Location Privacy. Your location information will not be 
shared except when you call 911 in an emergency.Check this box
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Accessories for Your PhonePCS AccessoriesThese and other accessories are available for purchase at your local Sprint Store. You 
can also call the PCS Accessory Hotline (1-800-974-2221) or visit 
www
.sprintpcs.com
.
Next day delivery is offered in select areas.
Extended Battery
Provides up to 3 hours of continuous talk time or up to 1 week of continuous standby time.
Stylus
Provides a replacement or spare stylus for your phone.
Handspring AccessoriesThese and other accessories are available for purchase from Handspring at www
.handspring.com
.
Next day delivery is offered in select areas.
Vehicle Power Charger
Charges your phone in your vehicle using the car lighter socket.
Serial HotSync Cable
Enables you to synchronize via a serial port on your computer. This is required for 
computers running Windows NT.
USB HotSync Cable
Provides an extra cable for quick USB synchronization of data between your Treo 
and PC or Macintosh computer using a USB port. 
USB Docking Cradle
Provides a convenient and elegant desktop solution for synchronizing data and 
charging your phone with any USB-enabled PC or Macintosh computer. 
Extra AC Charger
Provides an extra 100 - 240 volt AC charger for your phone.
International Travel Adapters
Provides snap-on adapters for continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For 
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Leather Side Case With Belt Clip
Clips to your belt or bag and provides both quick access and protection for your phone.
Stereo Headphone Adapter
Converts a mini-stereo phone connector to a 2.5mm connector so that it is 
compatible with the headphone jack on your phone. This enables you to listen to 
MP3 files on your Treo with your own stereo headphones. 
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Getting HelpThis section presents answers to the questions and issues you are most likely to 
have while using your Treo phone. Launching the TutorialYour Treo includes a built-in tutorial to teach you the basics. Launch it any time, 
anywhere.
1.Press Applications Launcher . 
2.Choose the pick list in the upper-right corner, then select All.
3.Choose the Tutorial icon  .
4.Follow the instructions and learn all about your Treo. The Tutorial will walk 
you through the basics.
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Upgrading From Another Palm Powered DeviceNote for Macintosh Users:
 A special README file on the Treo 600 CD contains instructions to 
make sure you don’t encounter compatibility issues when you upgrade to Treo 600. Follow the 
instructions in this README file for a smooth transition.To transfer all compatible applications and data from your previous device to your 
new Treo: 
1.Perform a HotSync operation with your old device and your old desktop 
software to back up your data one last time. 
2.Install the Palm Desktop synchronization software from the CD that came with 
your Treo (see page 21). During the installation process, perform a HotSync 
operation with your new Treo. When prompted to choose a user name for your 
new Treo, be sure to select the existing user name for your old device.
3.Some third-party applications may be quarantined by the HotSync Manager 
because they are not compatible with the Palm OS 5.2.1 on your Treo. Do not 
manually install any quarantined files. 
4.If you plan to continue using your old device, perform a hard reset (see page 
153) to remove its associated user name. Each device you synchronize with 
your computer must have a unique name. The next time you synchronize with 
your old device, be sure to assign it a new user name.
After upgrading, there are a few things you need to know about your new Treo:
Address Book is now called Contacts. To launch Contacts, press Phone , 
then use the 5-way navigation control   to choose Contacts.Date Book+ is now called Calendar. Press Calendar   to launch.Applications Launcher. Some previous Palm Powered devices called this the 
Home screen. To access this screen, press Applications Launcher .Find. Some previous Palm Powered devices launched this global search 
engine by tapping the magnifying glass icon in the Graffiti area. Now you 
can access it by pressing Option   and Shift   together.