Contents Welcome 35 first week: If you read nothing else... using phone, web, and messaging Phone overview read this now: Dialing calls getting started Receiving calls What you’ll need Using voicemail Treo™ 650 smartphone overview Managing active calls Installing the battery More ways to manage calls Charging the battery Defining favorite buttons...
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Memos 159 if something happens: Listening to music help ™ World Clock Upgrading from another Palm Powered Calculator device Looking up contacts and other information Trouble installing the desktop software? Beaming information Resetting your Treo™ 650 smartphone Replacing the battery...
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What you’ll need As you work through the instructions in this guide, you’ll need all the items that came in the Treo™ 650 smartphone box (see “Treo™ 650 smartphone overview” on page 7) as well as the following: • An activated mobile account with data services* •...
Treo™ 650 smartphone overview You should have received all of the following components in the Treo 650 smartphone box: Warranty does not cover Hardware damage by Secure Digital • Treo handset (SD) cards that do not meet SD Memory Card •...
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Smartphone handset features The following illustrations show the locations and names of the physical features of the Treo 650 smartphone. Refer to these illustrations while following the instructions in this guide. A. Ringer switch B. Infrared (IR) port C. Antenna D.
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Be careful not to scratch or crush the screen. Do not store the smartphone in a place where other items might damage it. Visit www.palmOne.com/us/ support to find carrying cases that protect the screen and other useful accessories. A. Indicator light (phone and charge indicator) B.
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IMPORTANT: The speaker includes a large magnet, so be sure not to store your smartphone near credit cards or other items that could be demagnetized. A. Camera lens* B. Self-portrait mirror C. Battery door release D. Speaker * There are two models of Treo 650 smartphone: One model has a built-in camera and the other model does not have a camera.
Installing the battery 1. Press the Battery Door Release button and slide the battery door downward to remove it from your smartphone. 2. Align the metal contacts on the battery with the contacts inside the battery compartment. 3. Insert the battery into the compartment at a 45-degree angle, and then press it into place.
Charging the battery Before using your Treo 650 smartphone, you need to charge the battery. It may not turn on at all when you first remove it from the box. We recommend 4 hours for a full charge, or until the indicator light is solid green. Battery consumption varies 1.
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After you turn on your Treo smartphone, the onscreen battery icon displays power status: • Full battery icon : Battery is charged • Partial battery icon : Battery has some power and is not charging • Empty battery icon : Battery needs charging immediately •...
Waking up the screen lasts longer than a minute. To use the Palm OS features when your phone is off, you need to wake up the screen. You can also turn off your phone’s screen without turning off your phone’s wireless...
Making your first call Once your phone is activated, you can make your first call. We recommend that you charge your Treo 650 smartphone for a full 4 hours (or until the indicator light is solid green) before using it for the first time. If No Service appears in 1.
Adjusting call volume While a call is in progress, press the Volume button on the side of your phone to adjust call volume. If your phone number is not displayed, If your phone number doesn’t appear in Phone Info, follow the steps on page 15.
Moving around the screen To move around the Treo™ 650 smartphone screen, you can use the 5-way navigator or you can tap items on the screen with the stylus. With use, you will find your own favorite way to scroll, highlight, and select menu items. Some third-party applications may not work The 5-way includes Right, Left, Up, Down, and Center buttons.
• Tap an onscreen scroll arrow. • When viewing a list screen, such as the Memo list: • Press Up or Down to scroll one screen at a time. Once you’ve opened an • Press Center and then press Up or Down to scroll between line items.
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. Accessing command buttons Command buttons such as New, OK, and Details appear at the bottom of the screen.
Selecting menu items Many applications have menus to provide access to additional features. These menus are usually hidden from view, but they appear when you open the Menus . To get the most out of your Treo smartphone, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the additional features available through the various application menus.
Using the keyboard When using the keyboard, most people find it easiest to hold the Treo smartphone with two hands and use the tips of both thumbs to press the keys, as shown above. The keyboard backlight may not be visible in bright sunlight.
Entering lowercase and uppercase letters • To enter lowercase letters, press the desired keys. • To enter an uppercase letter, press Shift/Find or Right Shift , and then enter a letter. You don’t need to press and hold Shift while entering a letter. •...
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Symbols and accented characters Enter... Enter... Enter... then press Alt then press Alt then press Alt to select... to select... to select... á à ä â ã å æ ó ò ö ô œ õ ø ° % ‰ Á À Ä Â Ã Å Æ Ó...
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Symbols and accented characters Enter... Enter... Enter... then press Alt then press Alt then press Alt to select... to select... to select... f or F ƒ x or X ‘ ’ < > ~ ` í ì ï î " “...
Opening applications There are three quick buttons on the front of the Treo 650 smartphone. The fourth button turns your phone on and off, wakes up the screen, and controls the Keyguard. Each quick button can be used to open two applications. To access a button’s primary You can also customize application, simply press the button.
Power/End (on/off) Keyguard Press Applications repeatedly to cycle through ® You can access the Palm OS applications through the Applications screen: different categories of applications. 1. Press the Applications button 2. Use the 5-way navigator to highlight the application you want to use.
Treo 650 smartphone. At the same time, changes you make on your smartphone IMPORTANT: If you’re are transferred to Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook. Even if you manage all your upgrading from another contacts on your smartphone, synchronization is a great way to back up your info.
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Connecting your Treo smartphone to your computer 1. Plug the AC charger into a wall outlet. If necessary connect an adapter. 2. Plug the USB sync cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub on your computer. 3.
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Installing the desktop synchronization software on your computer Your computer needs to have all its resources available to install the desktop synchronization software. Follow these guidelines for a successful installation: 1. Exit any applications that are currently running on your computer, including those running in the background.
Before you can synchronize your contacts and other personal information, you must information up-to-date (and backed up) in both install the Palm Desktop software from the CD that came with your Treo smartphone. locations. See “Installing the desktop synchronization software on your computer” on page 30 for instructions.
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• If you want to synchronize information with applications other than corporate enterprise Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook, you need to purchase additional third-party servers. See “Sending and conduit software. receiving email” on •...
However, if you spend a lot of the point where your smartphone doesn’t turn time using the camera (if included), games, media players, eBooks, or other Palm on, the device stores your OS applications, keep an eye on the battery icon and charge when necessary.
If you need more information • Books: Many books on Palm Powered™ devices, such as Now You Know Treo, are available in local or online book retailers (look in the computers section), or visit www.palmOne.com/us/support.
Phone overview The Phone application lets you make and receive calls and store favorites for contacting people and opening applications. Be sure you know how to turn on your phone before reading this section (see “Turning your phone on and off” on page 14). If you have multiple alerts, the Alert screen displays all Accessing the Phone application...
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Appears when TTY/TDD Mode is active. Appears when roaming is active. ® Appears in gray when Bluetooth wireless technology is off. Appears in blue when Bluetooth wireless technology is on. Appears in reverse blue when your phone is communicating with other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology.
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Indicates the number of unread text messages. Appears when you have new voicemail messages. You can select this icon to retrieve your messages. Displays the current (or next) event from the Calendar application. If you have an event conflict during the current time period, a red bar appears.
Dialing calls Your Treo™ 650 smartphone offers several options for making phone calls. As you get familiar with your phone, you’ll discover which method you prefer. If you changed the Dialing using the onscreen Dial Pad wallpaper in the Main View of the Phone application 1.
1. Press Phone/Send 2. Select the Contacts favorite button. 3. Using the keyboard, begin entering one of the following for the contact you want to call: • First initial and last name • First name • Last name If you prefer to dial by 4.
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Redialing a recently called number • To dial the last number: From the Main View in the Phone application, press and hold Phone/Send to dial the last number you called. • To select from your most recently dialed numbers: From the Main View in the Phone application, press Phone/Send , select the number you want to call, and then press Phone/Send...
Receiving calls To receive calls, your phone must be on. This is different from having just the screen turned on (see “Turning your phone on and off” on page 14). See a photo of the person Answering a Call calling you! Learn how to assign a caller ID photo in •...
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Answering a call while playing music If music is playing, and a call arrives, the phone rings softly. The audio continues playing, but you won’t hear it during your call. To pause the music, press the Side button. To answer the call, do one of the following: •...
Using voicemail Setting up voicemail 1. Make sure your phone is turned on (see “Turning your phone on and off” on page 14). If a Voicemail icon appears in the title bar at the top of 2. Press Phone/Send the screen, you can tap this 3.
Managing active calls When you make or receive a call, the Active Call View appears. Use the 5-way navigator to access the onscreen buttons in this view. Press Phone/Send repeatedly to toggle between the Active call view and the Main View of the Phone application.
Places the current call on hold. Lets you place another call while the first call is on hold. This button replaces the Hold button when a call is on hold. When a call lasts longer Opens the Dial Pad so you can dial additional numbers. than one minute, the screen turns off.
Returning to an active call from another application You can use many other applications on your Treo smartphone while holding a phone conversation, including the organizer and SMS Messaging features. You cannot browse the web or send and receive email while on an active call. From any application, press Phone/Send to return to the Active Call View.
More ways to manage calls Your Treo smartphone offers many advanced telephone features, including call waiting, conference calling, and call forwarding. You can use most of the Making a second call other applications on your smartphone while holding a You can make a second call while your first call is phone conversation, still active.
Making a conference call You can join a total of two other calls in a conference session, provided that your network and service plan includes conferencing. Please contact your wireless service provider or more information. Additional charges may apply and minutes in your mobile account may be deducted for each active call you place.
5. Select OK. 6. Call your phone from another number to confirm that call forwarding is active. Viewing minutes usage 1. Select the Call Log favorite button. 2. Open the menus 3. Select Totals from the Record menu. Want to see how long you 4.
Defining favorite buttons Your Treo smartphone provides approximately 70 programmable favorite buttons for quick access to the following common tasks: • Dialing a phone number (speed dial) To see the next Favorites • Accessing your Call Log page, press Right •...
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Creating a speed dial favorite button 1. Press Phone/Send 2. Use the 5-way navigator to access Favorites 3. Select a blank button. 4. Select the Types pick list and select Speed Dial. 5. Enter a label for the favorite: If there are no blank •...
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Creating other types of favorite buttons 1. Press Phone/Send 2. Use the 5-way to access Favorites. 3. Select a blank button. 4. Select the Types pick list and select Call Log, Dial Pad, Application, Message, Email, or Web Link. You can also organize your 5.
Using a phone headset You can connect a phone headset for hands-free operation. If you need to use your phone while driving and this is permitted in your area, we recommend using a phone headset or a hands-free car kit (sold separately). If you’re using a headset with Bluetooth wireless technology and you want to...
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Headset specifications Your Treo smartphone uses a 2.5mm, 3-pin headset connector. Ask the third-party headset manufacturer if the product is compatible with Treo smartphones. If you hear a headset buzz or poor microphone performance, your headset may be incompatible. Your Treo™ 650 smartphone is also compatible with headsets and car kits enabled ®...
Connecting to devices with ® Bluetooth wireless technology Go to www.palmOne.com/ With your phone’s built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, you can connect to a us/support/bluetooth/ number of devices with Bluetooth wireless technology such as a headset, hands-free treo650_bluetooth_ car kit, printer, or GPS receiver, as well as to other phones and handhelds with compatibility.html for a list Bluetooth wireless technology.
5. Select Setup Devices. 6. Select Hands-free Setup. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a trusted pair with the specific hands- free device. In some cases you may need to perform setup steps on the other device before you can complete this step. Check the documentation for your hands-free device for specific setup instructions.
1. Go to Applications and select Bluetooth 2. Select Setup Devices. 3. Select Trusted Devices. 4. Select Add Device. The Discovery icon appears to indicate that the discovery process is active. 5. If the device you want to add does not appear on the Discovery Results screen, check to make sure that it is discoverable.
Sending an application over a Bluetooth wireless connection 1. Go to Applications 2. Open the menus 3. Select Send on the App menu. 4. Select the Send From pick list and select whether the application you want to send is located on your Treo smartphone or on an expansion card. 5.
5. Use the other device to discover your smartphone and send information to it: • See the device documentation to learn how to discover and send information over a Bluetooth wireless connection. • Your smartphone will beep to warn you of the incoming connection, and then prompt you to accept the new information.
Using dial-up networking If your computer is enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can use your smartphone as a wireless modem to access the Internet from your computer. Dial-up networking (DUN) is the feature that converts your smartphone into a wireless If your computer is not modem.
4. Select Trusted Devices. Your wireless service provider may provide customized software programs that walk you 5. Select Add Device. The discovery icon appears, indicating that the discovery through the DUN setup process is active. process. Check with your 6. Select your computer from the Trusted Devices list, and then select OK. wireless service provider to 7.
Enabling DUN on your smartphone You must enable DUN on your smartphone each time you wish to use your phone as a wireless modem. 1. Go to Applications and select Bluetooth 2. Select the Dial-up Networking pick list, and then select On.
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4. Leave the username and password fields blank. You do not need to enter a separate username and password. 5. Enter the following in the Dial field: #777 6. Click Dial. Once the connection is successfully established, you can browse the Internet on You may be asked if you your computer or download your email.
Sending and receiving email If you’ve activated data services on your Treo 650 smartphone, you’re ready to set up ® the VersaMail application on your phone. You can use the VersaMail account with your your wireless service provider email account, as well as with other email accounts VersaMail is not an email such as an Earthlink or a BellSouth email account or any other POP3 or IMAP email provider.
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3. Select the option to synchronize with an existing email account detected on your PC, and then select the account from the list. Click Next. 4. Enter a descriptive account name or use the one shown. Enter your email account password.
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1. Select the option to set up your email software when prompted on the final screen of software CD installation. From the Start menu, select Programs, select palmOne, and then select VersaMail Setup. 2. Select your username from the first drop-down list, and then select the option to create a new VersaMail email account.
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6. Enter the names of the incoming and outgoing mail servers for this account, whether the account requires Extended Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (ESMTP), and, if so, the username and password required for ESMTP. Check with your email service provider for this information. Click Next. 7.
6. Enter your identifying information:. • Enter the username you use to access your email. • Select the Password box, enter your email account password, and then select OK. • Select Next. 7. If you chose an email provider from the Mail Services pick list on the Account Setup screen, the mail server To send a copy or blind screen is already filled in.
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Attaching photos and videos 1. Create the message to which you want to attach the photo or video. 2. On the New Message screen, tap the red paper clip icon in the upper-right corner. 3. Select Photo/Video from the Type pick list. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 to 4.
Attaching other types of files 1. Create the message to which you want to attach the item. 2. On the New Message screen, tap the red paper clip icon in the upper-right corner. 3. Select the type of file to attach—for example, Address, Appointment, or Memo/ Text—from the Type pick list.
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Replying to or forwarding messages When you respond to messages, you can select whether to include the original text (see “Customizing your email settings” on page 74). 1. From the Inbox or another folder, open the message to which you want to respond. 2.
Managing your messages The status text formatting and icons that appear near the messages in your Inbox indicate the following: Bold Text. The message has not been read. Plain Text. The message has been read. To empty (or purge) the The message includes an attachment.
Deleting messages by date You can quickly delete a group of messages by selecting a range of dates. 1. Open the menus 2. Select Delete Old on the Message menu. 3. Select the folder and a date range for the messages you want to delete. 4.
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Scheduling Auto Sync The VersaMail application allows you to automatically download new email messages to your phone with the Auto Sync feature. 1. Open the menus 2. Select Options, and then select Preferences. 3. Select Auto Sync. 4. Check the Sync automatically box. You should perform a manual get mail after 5.
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Setting preferences for getting messages 1. From any mailbox screen, open the menus 2. Select Options, and then select Preferences. 3. Select Delivery Options. 4. Set any of the following preferences. • Get: Indicates whether to get message subjects only or entire messages. The VersaMail application •...
Exchange server; information on your phone does not synchronize with information in the desktop software application on your computer, such as Microsoft Outlook or Palm Desktop software. Other information, such as contacts, tasks, and memos, continues to synchronize with the info in your desktop software.
Messaging You can exchange brief text messages with other mobile phones and with email addresses. Before you use your Treo 650 smartphone to send or receive messages, consult your wireless service provider for pricing and availability of text messaging To address a message services.
• If the recipient is in your Contacts list, select Lookup in Contacts, and then enter the first few letters of the recipient’s first or last name. Highlight the recipient’s phone number or email address, and then select Add. • If the recipient’s name is not in the pick list or your Contacts list, enter the full phone number or email address.
Using links in messages When you receive a text message that contains a telephone number, email address, or URL, you can dial the number, send an email message, or go to the web page immediately. Your Treo smartphone automatically opens the appropriate application from the link.
Chatting with Messaging When you exchange more than one message with a single contact, your messages are grouped into a chat session. The upper part of the Chat View displays all messages you’ve exchanged with this contact, and the lower part provides a text entry area. You can carry on multiple chats at the same time and easily switch To find the conversations between them, using the pick list at the top of...
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4. Select the Chat tab and set any of the following preferences: • Create Chats from Message: Indicate if you want to view messages from the same person to in a Chat screen. • Show message timestamps in chats: Indicate if you want to see the local date and time the message was sent next to each message.
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6. Select the Tones box. 7. Select the Message Tone pick list and select an alert tone for incoming messages. 8. (Optional) Select the Show Message Alerts Dialog if you want to receive onscreen alerts when a new message arrives. 9.
Browsing the web The web browser on your Treo 650 smartphone provides quick and easy access to web pages. You can view most sites you use on your computer, including those with security and advanced features, such as JavaScript and frames. To browse the web, The navigation bar shows you must activate data services from your wireless service provider.
• To go to any web page on the Internet, enter the address in the Address Bar, or select the web icon . If you browse to a secure web page, a Lock appears in the Address Bar. • To view the previous or next page, select •...
Saving a page The web browser lets you save a page for offline viewing, so you don’t need an Internet connection to view it later. 1. Go to the page you want to save. 2. Open the menus 3. Select Save Page from the Page menu. 4.
Arranging bookmarks and saved pages The web browser includes ten pages so that you can arrange bookmarks and saved pages in a logical fashion. For example, you can store travel links on one page, stock links on another, and business links on third page. 1.
Copying text from a web page You can copy text from a web page and paste it in other applications. 1. Use the stylus to highlight the text you want to copy. 2. Open the menus 3. Select Edit, and then select Copy. 4.
Customizing your web browser settings 1. Open the menus 2. Select Options, and then select Preferences. 3. Select Page and set any of the following preferences: • Start With: Determines which view displays every time you open the web browser. Visit secure websites.
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5. Select Advanced and set any of the following preferences: • Set memory limit for storing pages: Sets the amount of memory used for your cache. Pages are cached so they load faster the next time you view them. • Cookies: Indicates how much memory is being used by cookies.
Taking photos and videos If your Treo 650 smartphone does not have a built-in camera, then the sections in this chapter about taking photos and recording videos do not apply to you. Even if your phone does not have a camera, you can still receive and view photos and videos, or Photos are 16-bit color at a send photos and videos to other people as email attachments.
Recording a video You can store videos on your phone or on an expansion card. 1. Go to Applications and select Camcorder 2. Select the Album pick list and select the album where you want to save the video. To create a new album or change where the video is stored, select Manage Albums from the list.
Viewing a photo 1. From the Gallery , select the photo you want to view. 2. Press Up or Down to zoom in and out. 3. If the photo has a voice caption, select Audio to hear it. 4. Select Done. To change the Gallery Viewing a video display format, select List...
Copying a photo or video You can copy photos or videos from your phone to an expansion card, and vice versa. 1. From the Gallery , select the photo(s) or video(s) you want to copy. 2. Open the menus 3. Select Copy to Card (for items on your phone) or Copy to Device (for items on an expansion card) from the Media menu.
Deleting a photo or video 1. From the Gallery , select the photo or video you want to delete. 2. Open the menus 3. Select Delete from the Media menu. 4. Select Delete to confirm deletion. Customizing your Camera settings You can personalize a photo.
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4 format (.3G2 file extension). You can email them to friends using your desktop email application. • Windows: Refer to the Palm Desktop Online Help for information about using the palmOne™ Media desktop application. • To find all synchronized images, look in C:\Program Files\palmOne\<User folder>\Photos\offline copy location.
Managing contacts ™ If you are familiar with previous Palm Powered devices, you may recognize the Contacts application being similar to the Address Book on previous devices. If you have several contacts Adding a contact to enter, it’s more efficient ®...
2. While still in Contact Edit View, open the menus 3. Select Business Card on the Record menu. 4. Now you can beam your business card to other Palm Powered devices. In any Phone view, open the menus . Select Beam Business Card on the Record menu.
If there’s room, Agenda View also shows your more efficient to use schedule for the next dates that have events scheduled. Palm Desktop software or • Day View: Shows your daily schedule one day at a time. Microsoft Outlook on •...
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7. Select OK. 8. Enter a description for the event. IMPORTANT: If you use Palm Desktop software, do not add time zones to your events. Palm Desktop does not support time zones. If you use Microsoft Outlook, To automatically assign a...
4. Select OK. A. Type of time units B. Number of time units The silent alarm for untimed events is defined by minutes, days, or hours before midnight of the date Creating an untimed event of the event. An untimed event, such as a birthday or anniversary, When an alert occurs, the does not occur at a particular time.
5. Enter the category name. 6. Select the color you want to give this category. 7. Select OK, and then select OK two more times. Now that the category is set up, you can assign a specific event to this category. See the next section for details.
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6. Select OK. A. This icon indicates a repeating event. You can customize your phone to display the most current Calendar event on the Main View in the Phone application. Press Phone/ Customizing display options for your calendar Send, open the Options menu, and then select 1.
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5. Select the Day box and set any of the following Day View options: • Show Category List: The Category pick list displays in Day View. • Start Time and End Time: The beginning and end of the day show on the Calendar screens. •...
Selecting alarm tones 1. Open the menus 2. Select Options, and then select Sound Preferences. 3. Select the Volume box. 4. Select each pick list and select an Alert Volume and Vibrate options. 5. Select the Tones box. 6. Select tones from any of the following pick lists: You can also preview, delete, and send sounds on •...
Tasks You can use Tasks as a reminder of tasks you need to complete and to keep a record of complete tasks. You can set Tasks to Adding a task record the date that you completed the task, and 1. Go to Applications and select Tasks you can select to show or 2.
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Setting task priority, due date, and other details The Details dialog box enables you to assign a priority level, due date, category, privacy flag, and note for each task. 1. Select the task to which you want to assign details. 2.
Checking off a task 1. Select the task you want to check off. 2. Press Center to check off the task. Organizing your tasks In the Tasks list, select one of these options: • All: Displays all your tasks. To uncheck the selected •...
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Customizing Tasks The Tasks Preferences screen enables you to control the appearance of the Tasks list screen. 1. In the Tasks list screen, open the menus 2. Select Preferences in the Options menu. 3. Set any of the following preferences: •...
Memos Memos are a great way to store notes on your Treo 650 smartphone. Creating a memo Each memo can include 4,096 characters of text. 1. Go to Applications and select Memos 2. Enter the text you want to appear in the memo. You can assign categories 3.
Listening to music You can listen to music through the speaker on the back of your phone or through a stereo headphone (stereo headphone adapter or 2.5mm stereo headphone required, sold separately). You must use an expansion card to listen to music on Transferring MP3 files from your computer your phone.
Quick Install icon on the Windows desktop. • Mac: Drag and drop the MP3 files onto the Send To Device droplet in the Palm folder. On a Mac, use iTunes 4. Select your Username, the File name, and the Destination (card).
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4. Click Save Tracks, and follow the onscreen instructions to select and copy tracks. Do not press the sync button on your cable. RealPlayer transfers the files, so there’s no need to do anything. A. CD/DVD B. Save Tracks 5. Go to Applications and select RealPlayer 6.
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9. Drag the song files you want from the My Library window on the left into the palmOne device window on the right. You can customize your Treo smartphone so that pressing and holding the Side button opens RealPlayer. See “Button settings”...
• To adjust the volume during playback, press the Volume button. To play songs from a A. Progress indicator playlist, select Playlists, B. Continuous play select the playlist you want C. Random play to play, and then select the first song you want to hear RealPlayer continues playing until it reaches the end of your list or until you select on that list.
Editing a playlist 1. Select Playlists. 2. Select the playlist you want to edit. 3. Select Edit. 4. Do any of the following: • To delete a song from the playlist, select the song, and then select Remove. • To add a song, select Add, check a song’s box, and then select Done. •...
World Clock World Clock displays the day and time in your home city and in two other cities around the globe. Whether you’re travelling or at home, it’s easy to keep track of the best time to reach your business associates, friends, and family in far away places. World Clock does not automatically update the Setting your home city...
Selecting remote cities In addition to your home city, you can display the day and time for two other cities anywhere around the globe. These other cities are called remote cities. • Select a pick list in the lower part of the World Clock screen, and then select the city closest to the city you want to display.
Calculator Calculator includes a basic calculator, plus an advanced calculator with scientific, financial, and conversion functions. You can tap the screen or Switching between Basic and Advanced Calculator Modes use the keyboard to input numbers. 1. Go to Applications and select Calculator 2.
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• Logic: Hexadecimal characters in keypad, plus logic functions such as and, not, or and xor. In place of Float/Degrees (see below), this view includes options for class (bin, oct, SDec, UDec, hex) and bits (8, 16, 32). • Statistics: Statistical functions such as sum, factorial, and random number generator.
Looking up contacts and other information With the built-in search features on your Treo smartphone, you can find information If entering the first few quickly: letters doesn’t start a • Lookup: Enables you to dial your contacts by name. It locates people’s phone search, go to Applications numbers when you’re in the Phone or Messaging applications.
For example, entering SM would display Smilla Anderson, John Smith, and Sally Martin. Entering JSM finds only John Smith. 4. Do one of the following: • Highlight the contact name, and then press Center to view the contents of the record. •...
Your Treo 650 smartphone is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that lets you beam information to another Palm Powered device with an IR port. The IR port is located on the top of your smartphone, between the antenna and the ringer switch, behind the You can store a beamed small dark shield.
For best results, the path between the two devices must be clear of obstacles, and both devices kept stationary. If you have difficulty beaming, shorten the distance and avoid bright sunlight. If you do not select a category upon receiving a beamed item, the item is placed in the Unfiled category.
7. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port on your smartphone directly at the IR port of the receiving device. 8. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue using your smartphone. Receiving beamed information 1.
You can install Palm OS applications directly from the Internet, using the web browser on your Treo smartphone. When you download an application, it automatically installs on smartphone. Remember: Palm OS applications have .prc or .pdb at the end of their file names.
Installing applications from a Mac computer computer to your Treo 1. Drag and drop the file(s) onto the Send To Device droplet in the Palm folder. smartphone, you need to 2. Select your username from the list, and then click OK.
5. Select the Delete From pick list and select the location of the application you Palm Desktop software your backup folder may be want to remove. located in the Palm folder. 6. Select the application that you want to remove. 7. Select Delete. Applications deleted from 8.
Viewing application info The Info screens display basic statistics about the applications on your Treo smartphone. 1. Go to Applications 2. Open the menus 3. Select Info on the App menu. 4. At the bottom of the screen, select the type of information you want to view: •...
Using expansion cards The expansion card slot on your Treo smartphone enables you to add Secure Digital (SD) cards and MultiMediaCard cards to extend the storage capacity of your smartphone. For example, SD or MultiMediaCard expansion cards can store: SD cards are faster than •...
Inserting and removing expansion cards 1. Press down and release the dummy card. 2. After you feel the expansion card slot eject the dummy card, remove the card from the slot. When you insert an expansion card, the card name appears as a category with a Card icon next to the name.
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3. Press Center to open the application. card, make sure that it is Copying applications to an expansion card or smartphone compatible with Palm OS version 5.4.5 or later. Some You can copy applications from your Treo smartphone to your expansion card applications do not work vice versa.
Viewing expansion card information The Card Info application displays general information about the expansion card that is currently in the expansion card slot. • Go to Applications and select Card Info Renaming an expansion card Before copying information If you change the contents of an expansion card, you may at some point want to to, renaming, or formatting rename the card to better match its contents.
Phone settings Selecting ringtones You can set different tones for different types of incoming phone calls and alerts. 1. Press the Phone/Send button. You can also preview, 2. Open the menus delete, and send sounds on 3. Select Options, and then select Sound Preferences. your phone.
Selecting Alert Volume and Vibrate settings 1. Press the Phone/Send button. 2. Open the menus 3. Select Options, and then select Sound Preferences. 4. Select the Alert Volume pick list and select a volume level. 5. Select the first Vibrate pick list and indicate if you want your phone to vibrate when Slide the ringer switch to you receive a call or alert and Sound Mode is on.
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Assigning a caller ID photo 1. Press Phone/Send 2. Select the Contacts favorites button. 3. Open the contact you want to give a photo caller ID. 4. Select the Picture box. 5. Select Camera to take a photo and add it to this contact entry when you save the photo (if your Treo smartphone includes a camera), or select Photos to add an existing photo to this contact entry.
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Assigning a caller ID ringtone 1. Press Phone/Send 2. Select the favorite you want to give a ringtone. 3. Open the menus 4. Select Edit Favorites Button on the Record menu. 5. Select the Ringtone pick list and select a tone for this contact entry. If you prefer to use the 6.
System sound settings You can immediately silence all sounds on your Treo 650 smartphone, including phone ringtones, Calendar alerts, and system sounds. This does not mute the speaker during a phone call. If the ringer switch is set to no sound, the ringer setting Setting the ringer switch overrides the sound settings and all sounds are...
Display and appearance Adjusting the brightness Depending on the lighting conditions in which you’re using your Treo smartphone, you may need to adjust the brightness of the screen. To automatically set the brightness to the preset low 1. Press Option , and then press the backlight button setting, press Option, and 2.
Aligning the screen Occasionally, your smartphone screen may need to be readjusted. If this occurs, you may see the wrong feature being activated when you tap the screen. To fix the problem, you can align the screen any time. 1. Go to Applications and select Prefs 2.
Applications settings You can change the Applications settings on your Treo 650 smartphone 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 smartphone, and select To create a new category, default applications for specific tasks.
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Selecting the applications display By default, the Applications view 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. Go to Applications 2.
Button settings Setting Buttons Preferences Buttons Preferences lets you select which applications are associated with the buttons on your Treo smartphone. You can also pick an application to open with the 1. Go to Applications and select Prefs sync button on the USB 2.
Date and time settings Setting the date and time By default, your smartphone synchronizes the date and time with the network when your phone is on and you are inside a coverage area. Date & Time Preferences enables you to manually set the time, date, time zone, and Daylight Savings Time setting for your Treo smartphone.
Setting date and time formats Formats Preferences enables you to select 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 a PM suffix.
Power Preferences Power Preferences enable you to set the auto shutoff interval and the beam receive feature for your Treo 650 smartphone. 1. Go to Applications and select Prefs 2. Select Power. 3. Set any of the following preferences: • Auto-off After: The time that elapses before your screen turns off automatically. •...
Locking your phone and info Your Treo smartphone includes several features that help you protect your device from inadvertent use and keep your information private. The built-in security software enables you to use your smartphone for emergency calls even if the handset To avoid accidentally is locked.
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Using Auto-Keyguard and touchscreen lockout Auto-Keyguard lets you automatically lock the keyboard after a period of inactivity. 1. Go to Applications and select Prefs 2. Select Keyguard. 3. Set either of the following preferences: • Auto-Keyguard: The period of inactivity that passes before the keyboard To change your password, automatically locks.
6. When prompted, enter the lock code, and then select 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, select Change Lock Code, enter a new lock code, and then select OK.
• At a preset time: Locks your smartphone at a specific time of day. • After a preset delay: Locks your smartphone after a period of inactivity. IMPORTANT: If you lock your system, you must enter the exact password to unlock it.
Working with private entries In 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.
Treo smartphone. If you forget your password, you cannot view your information search. So you will not see in Palm Desktop. You can change your password, but all entries marked as private will a placeholder for masked be deleted. You can restore these entries the next time you sync.
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You need to set up a VPN to access a corporate server in either of the following two situations: • Your company's wireless local area network (LAN) is located outside the firewall. • Your company's wireless LAN is located inside the firewall, but you are trying to access the network from outside the firewall (for example, from a public location or at home).
Otherwise, you During the installation, some third-party applications may be quarantined because may lose information or they are not compatible with the Palm OS ® software version 5.4 on your new Treo have difficulty with smartphone.
If you're upgrading from a Treo™ 600 smartphone, all of the following items apply to you. If you're upgrading from another device, some of these items may not apply to you. ™ Upgrading from another Palm Powered device :: 161...
Applications Launcher. To access this screen, press Applications open the menus, and then • Find: Some previous Palm Powered devices opened this global search engine by press the letter for the tapping the Magnifying Glass icon in the Graffiti area. Now you can access it by menu shortcut.
• 5-way navigator compatibility: Some Palm OS 5 applications are optimized for a 5-way navigator on devices other than Treo smartphone. You may notice inconsistencies with software that is not designed with Treo smartphone in mind. • Web browser bookmarks: You can use the web browser on your Treo 650 smartphone to store up to 100 bookmarks, but you cannot import or transfer bookmarks from other web browsers, such as Web Pro.
• Mac: Your user folder name is the same as your username and is usually found in this location: <Mac hard drive> : Users : <Your Mac username> : Documents : Palm : Users. 2. Make a copy of your user folder and store it in a safe place.
The palmOne Software Installation CD installs the software and drivers that let you ® synchronize your smartphone with Palm Desktop software or Microsoft Outlook for Windows. If you want to synchronize with a different personal information manager (PIM), you must install a third-party solution. Contact the PIM’s author or vendor to learn if software is available for your Treo smartphone.
Resetting your Treo™ 650 smartphone Performing a soft reset If you need to perform a system reset and disable A soft reset is similar to restarting a computer. If your smartphone is not responding conflicting applications, or you have trouble synchronizing with your computer, a soft reset may help. always end the process 1.
3. Continue pressing and holding Power/End . First the palmOne logo appears with a progress bar, and then the circular Palm Powered logo appears. When the circular Palm Powered logo appears, release Power/End 4. When the “Erase all data?” prompt appears, press Up to confirm the hard reset.
Replacing the battery Your Treo 650 smartphone comes with a replaceable battery. Be sure to use a replacement battery that is recommended or sold by palmOne and is compatible with your Treo 650 smartphone. Be sure to dispose of your Failure to use the proper battery may result in a risk of personal injury or product old battery properly.
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Screen The screen appears blank 1. When a call lasts longer than one minute, the screen automatically turns off. Press any key except Power/End to wake up the screen. Pressing Power/End To find carrying cases that hangs up the call. protect the screen and other useful accessories, 2.
Network connection Signal strength is weak 1. If you’re standing, move about 10 feet in any direction. 2. If you’re in a building, move near a window. Open any metal blinds. Become familiar with low 3. If you’re in a building, move outdoors or to a more open area. coverage areas where you live, commute, work, and 4.
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The smartphone makes or answers calls when it’s in a briefcase or pocket Items in your briefcase or pocket may be pressing the onscreen Answer button or otherwise activating screen items. If this happens, be sure to press Power/End turn off the screen before placing your smartphone in a briefcase or pocket. You may also want to disable the screen’s touch-sensitive feature during incoming calls (see “Using Auto-Keyguard and touchscreen lockout”...
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® • Confirm that the DUN setting is turned off in the Bluetooth application (see “Using dial-up networking” on page 61). • Confirm that high-speed data services are correctly configured on your smartphone: 1. Go to Applications and select Prefs 2.
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• Confirm your device with Bluetooth wireless technology is charged and turned on. • Move the phone and hands-free device closer to each other. ® • Confirm that the DUN setting is turned off in the Bluetooth application (see “Using dial-up networking” on page 61). •...
Dial-up networking My computer does not appear on the Trusted Devices screen • If you select Add Device and your computer does not appear on the list, select Find More. • Make sure that the computer’s Bluetooth setting is on and that the computer is discoverable.
Never your info, synchronize frequently. synchronize more than one This section describes issues related to synchronization with the Palm Desktop device to the same username on your software. You can synchronize the information on your Treo smartphone using the computer.
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Local USB is checked. If you don’t see the HotSync Manager icon, click Start, select Programs, select palmOne, and then select HotSync Manager. • Mac: Find the Palm folder on your Mac hard drive. Double-click the HotSync Manager icon in the Palm folder.
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Synchronization starts but stops without finishing If you upgraded from a previous Palm Powered device or received a system error, such as Sys0505, there may be conflicts with software on your phone. As you complete the following steps, sync after each step. If the synchronization is successful, you do not need to complete the remaining steps.
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2. If there are multiple Palm Powered devices synchronizing with your computer, make sure you are synchronizing with the correct username. If info is not appearing in Palm Desktop, make sure the correct username is selected in the toolbar of Palm Desktop.
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I have duplicate entries in Microsoft Outlook after I sync 1. Open Microsoft Outlook and delete the duplicate entries. 2. Manually enter any information you've added to your phone since the last time you synchronized. 3. Go to the conduit dialog box for the affected application, and select Desktop overwrites handheld.
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3. Select Options, and then select Preferences. 4. Uncheck the New events use time zones box (if it's checked). 5. On your computer, open Palm Desktop software and correct the wrong entries. 6. Manually enter any information you've added to your phone since the last time you synchronized.
Email I have problems using my account Occasionally you may experience problems using an email account after you set it up. If you followed the account setup procedure and are experiencing problems using the account, verify that the account complies with your email provider’s requirements by following these steps: •...
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Auto Sync is not working If Auto Sync is occurring and you turn your phone off or the connection to your email service provider is disconnected, the Auto Sync fails. I have problems sending email If you are able to receive email messages but cannot send them, try these steps, in turn: •...
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My vCard or vCal email attachment isn’t forwarding correctly Palm Desktop software provides several features that work with email client software on a Windows computer. For these features to work correctly, the email client software must be properly set up. Follow these steps to check the settings: 1.
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I am using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, but the last seven days of email messages and Calendar events are not downloading to my phone Check with your system administrator to obtain the name of the mail server that offers you wireless access to the corporate mail system. If you cannot obtain the name of this server (some companies do not give it out, because they do not want wireless access to their servers), you cannot synchronize email messages and Calendar events with the server using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
I can’t access a page First, make sure you have Internet access: Open the web browser and try to view a web page you’ve loaded before. To ensure you’re viewing the page directly from the Your email application Internet, open the menus , and then select Connect on the Page menu.
Camera If your Treo smartphone does not have a built-in camera, then the information in this section about taking photos does not apply to you. Photos are 16-bit color at a Here are some tips for taking good photos with the built-in camera: maximum of 640 x 480 •...
Third-party applications Sometimes, third-party applications can cause conflicts on your Treo smartphone. Third-party applications that modify wireless features may require extra troubleshooting. If you recently installed an application and your device seems to be Remember, not all third- stuck, try the following: party applications were 1.
Error messages Your Treo smartphone is designed to minimize interruptions when a system error occurs. If your device encounters a system error, it automatically resets itself and resumes functioning as normal. If possible, it even turns your phone back on if it was on before the error occurred.
Making room on your Treo™ 650 smartphone If you store a large number of records, or install many third-party applications, the internal memory on your Treo™ 650 smartphone may fill up. Here are some common ways to clear space: • Email: Messages that have large attachments can quickly consume memory on your smartphone.
Voice quality Is the other person hearing an echo? • Try decreasing the volume on your Treo smartphone to avoid coupling or feedback on the other person’s end. This applies to both the speakerphone and to the handset earpiece. • Position the handset closer to your ear to prevent sound leaking back to the microphone.
Getting additional help If you need additional help, visit the customer support web page at www.palmOne.com/us/support. This site contains information on a variety of topics, including: • documented solutions • knowledge library • support downloads • customer support • help forums •...
Treo and your computer with the simple press of a palmOne™ Quick Install: The component on your Windows button. computer that enables you to install Palm OS applications and other information on your Treo smartphone. HotSync Manager: The computer application that manages the synchronization of your Treo smartphone with your computer.
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PIM (personal information manager): A genre of software that includes applications such as Palm Desktop software, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, and ACT!. PIMs generally store contacts, schedules, tasks, and memos.
FCC Notice factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone design and This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a other factors. What is important to remember is that each phone meets Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Radiofrequency energy (RF) is another name for radio waves. It is one RF waves and RF fields have both electrical and magnetic components. It form of electromagnetic energy that makes up the electromagnetic is often convenient to express the strength of the RF field in terms of each spectrum.
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government agencies are continuing to monitor the latest scientific The exposure limits used by the FCC are expressed in terms of SAR, findings to determine whether changes in safety limits are needed to electric and magnetic field strength, and power density for transmitters protect human health.
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excess of the guidelines under normal conditions of use. Such exclusions Association (CTIA) are required to provide SAR information to consumers are not exclusions from compliance, but, rather, exclusions from routine in the instructional materials that come with the phones. evaluation.
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wireless providers now more commonly use panel or sector antennas for When cellular and PCS antennas are mounted on rooftops, RF levels on their base stations. These antennas consist of rectangular panels, about 1 that roof or on others near by would probably be greater than those by 4 feet in dimension.
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However, in the case of market based licensing (e.g., PCS, cellular), the by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had licensee is granted the authority to operate a radio communications difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for system in a geographic area using as many facilities as are required, and inconsistent results.
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base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the primary subject wireless phones poses a health risk? of the safety questions discussed in this document.
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even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
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The EPA has, in the past, considered developing federal guidelines for and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have sponsored and public exposure to RF radiation. However, EPA activities related to RF conducted research in this area. At the present time, most of the non- safety and health are presently limited to advisory functions.
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emissions from cellular phones have not been shown to present a risk of injury to the user when the measured SAR is less than the safety limits set by FCC (an SAR of 1.6 w/kg). Even in a case where the maximum measurement uncertainty permitted by current measurement standards was added to the maximum permissible SAR, the resulting SAR value would be well below any level known to produce an acute effect.
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magnet, caution 10 text, creating and sending 78 mail servers 68 using 78–83 keyboard Main View 144 metric values 121 dialing calls from 39 managing Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and VersaMail locking 151, 152 active calls 45–50 overview 22–23 contacts 98–99 Microsoft Outlook, applications that synchronize Keyguard 151 messaging 80...
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36–38 Palm OS applications 128 selecting wallpaper for 141 Palm OS database files 128 phone calls Palm OS features independent of wireless fea- adjusting volume for 139 tures 14 phone headset 54 offline viewing (web pages) 86...
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viewing on computer 96 repeating events 103, 105 viewing on phone 93 repeating tasks 108 radians 121 pick lists 21 replacing battery 168 radio frequency emissions and exposure 195 Picture box 98 replying to messages with VersaMail 72 random playback 115 Picture size option 95 required items to set up Treo 650 smartphone 6 Real Audio files 112...
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photos 91 menu features 21 silencing system sounds 142 videos 92 music 115 silencing the ringer 139 web pages 86 ringtones 138 silent alarm 102, 142 scheduling events 100, 102, 103 text on web pages 89 sit files 128 scientific calculator 120 web links 84, 85 slide shows, viewing 93 scientific notation 121...
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statistical functions 121 checking off 109 Touchscreen. screen statistical information 131 deleting 109 Touchscreen preferences 144 stereo adapters 112 displaying 100, 104, 107, 109, 110 transferring stereo headphones 112 prioritizing 108, 110 data from another device 160 stopping playback 116 setting alarms for 110 information 31, 124 storing...
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events 105 arranging bookmarks for 87 lists 19 beaming from 124 VersaMail messages with VersaMail 71 changing bookmarks for 86 accounts, switching between 74 overdue tasks 100 customizing 89–90 alert tones 75 personal calendar 100 dialing phone numbers from 88 attachments 72 photos and videos on phone 93 downloading files with 87...
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121 Wide Page View 85 Windows systems installing applications from 128, 129 transferring music from 113 wireless features independent of Palm OS fea- tures 14 word searches 123 World Clock 118–119, 148 World Clock icon 118 Wrap Search check box 88...
• Up to 5 hours talk time • Up to 300 hours standby • Removable for replacement • 4 hours full charge time ® • Palm OS 5.4.5 Palm OS version Camera (not included • VGA resolution (640 x 480), 0.3 megapixel on all models) •...
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Specifications Included software • Phone (including Palm OS Contacts, • Memos Favorites, Dial Pad) • Tasks • Camera • Calculator Basic and Advanced • Messaging ® ® • Palm Desktop software and HotSync • Web browser (Internet) Manager • Calendar •...