Getting Started Guide AT&T Tilt
Table of Contents 2 Set Up Your AT&T Tilt What’s in the Box? Insert Battery Insert SIM Card Charge the Battery 4 4 5 6 7 Get to Know Your AT&T Tilt Get to Know Your AT&T Tilt Learn to Navigate and Type Check Your Wireless Connection 8 8 10 14 Use the Phone Make a Phone Call Set Up Your Voicemail 15 15 16 Use Text/Multimedia Messaging & IM Send a Text/Multimedia Message Instant Messaging 17 17 18 Browse the Web and Shop Online Go to Web Pages AT&T MEdiaTM
Sync Your Device with Your PC Set up and Sync Using ActiveSync Set up and Sync Using Windows Mobile® Device Center 28 28 29 Push to Talk Set Up Push to Talk Add a Push to Talk Contact Make a Push to Talk Call 30 30 31 32 Listen to Music & Watch TV & Video AT&T Mobile Music Transfer Music & Video to Your Device CV (video) 33 33 34 35 Use the Camera Take and Send a Picture Take and Send a Video 36 36 37 Office Mobile Microsoft® Office Mobile 38 38 Ma
Set Up Your AT&T Tilt What’s in the Box? Remove the following items from the box to help you set up your AT&T device. Getting Started CD Includes User Manual, Getting Started Guide, Microsoft ActiveSync, and Warranty information for your AT&T device.
Insert Battery Steps? 4 2. Insert the battery so that its exposed copper contacts are aligned with the copper conductors on the upper right side of the battery compartment. Tip: Your battery comes partially charged. To find out how to charge your device, see ‘Charge the battery’ section later in this document. Y ER TT BA 1. Remove battery cover by pressing down and sliding away from you as shown in the illustration. Takes? 1 minute 3.
Insert the SIM Card Steps? 5 1. Make sure your device is turned off. Takes? 1 minute 3. Slide the SIM card door lock to the left and then open the SIM card door. Tip: You’ll also see an illustration on how to insert the SIM card on the SIM card door. 2. Slide out the hardware keyboard. 4. Hold the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing toward outside of the slot. Insert the SIM card by sliding it into the slot. 2 3 LOCK 4 5.
Charge the Battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your device, it is recommended that you install and charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. You can charge the battery in two ways: • Charging the device’s battery by connecting the power adapter. • Connecting your device to a PC via the provided USB Sync cable. Charging is indicated by a solid amber light on the left LED indicator.
Get to Know Your AT&T Tilt Get to Know Your AT&T Tilt Note: To turn your device off, press POWER and hold (about 5 seconds). Turn On Your AT&T Tilt Press the power button ( device ) and hold (about 3 seconds) to turn on your Align Your Screen Takes? 7 minutes POWER When you turn on your device for the first time, you will be asked to complete a screen calibration process. Use your stylus to tap the crosshairs and follow the on screen prompts.
Take a few minutes now to familiarize yourself with the general navigation of your AT&T Tilt. The steps for accessing menus and entering information will be used consistently across many of the device’s functions. The Today Screen The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. You can tap a section on the touchscreen to open the associated program. Tap Start to see a list of programs, recently used applications, settings, and help.
Learn to Navigate and Type Check out the Jog Wheel Slide Open the Keyboard Scroll up or down to navigate through menus, program instructions; press the wheel to carry out selection. Slide the device’s main screen to the left to reveal the keyboard. During a call or playing music, scroll up or down to adjust the sound volume. When receiving an incoming call, scroll Jog Wheel down to decrease the audio notification volume.
Enter Information When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the Input Panel icon becomes available on the menu bar. Tap the Input Selector arrow (that appears next to the Input Panel icon) to open a menu where you can select a text input method and customize input options. After selecting a text input method, the corresponding Input Panel is then displayed and you can use it to enter text. To toggle between showing and hiding the Input Panel, simply tap the Input Panel icon.
Type on the Keyboard • Press the Left/Right SOFT KEY ( above the key. ) to perform the command shown in the label • To type lowercase letters, press the keys using your thumbs or fingers. • To use all uppercase letters, press again. lowercase letters, press first, then press • To use a single uppercase letter, press . To change back to all and then press the corresponding key.
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Check your Wireless Network Connection More help? Refer to Chapter 10 of the User Manual (on the CD) for more information about wireless network connections. 14 Verify if your device is connected to a wireless network by checking the signal strength icon and the data connection icon on the title bar of the device screen. Connection Status Indicators GPRS available. Maximum signal strength. EDGE available. No signal. UMTS available. Phone is turned off. HSDPA available. No wireless service.
Use the Phone Make a Phone Call 1. From any screen, press the green phone button (TALK) to open the Phone screen. 2. On the Phone screen, tap the desired phone number using the Phone keypad. 3. Tap Talk or press the green phone button (TALK). Steps? 3 Takes? 1 minute Tip: You can also use your slide out keyboard to enter the phone number you wish to dial. Did you know? You can maintain your data connection when connected to a voice call.
Set Up Your Voice Mail Steps? 3 Takes? 1 minute From any screen, press the green phone button, then tap and hold the 1 key for several seconds. You will be connected to the voicemail system, which will then ask you to: 1. Create your password. 2. Record your name. 3. Record a greeting. Check Your Voice Mail Messages From Your Device 1. Press and hold the 1 key. 2. Follow the voice prompts. Check Your Voice Mail Messages from Other Phones (All locations except Puerto Rico) 1.
Use Text/Multimedia Messaging and IM Send a Text/Multimedia Message Your device is capable of sending and receiving e-mail, text messages (SMS), and Multimedia (MMS) messages as long as your device is connected to the network. Steps? 5 Takes? 1 minute Compose and send a text message 1. Tap the New Text Message icon on the Today screen. 2. Slide open the keyboard to enter text and numbers. 3. E nter the mobile phone number of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon.
Instant Messaging If you subscribe to an instant messaging (IM) service, such as Yahoo!, AOL, or Windows Live, you can take the convenience and fun of IM on the go with your Tilt Steps? 3 Sign In Takes? 3 minutes 1. O n the Today screen, tap Instant Messaging. Tip: Refer to “Type on the Keyboard” section on page 12 for information on entering symbols. 2. T ap the icon for your desired IM service. 3. E nter your user name and password and tap Sign In. Add an IM Contact 1.
Browse the Web and Shop Online Go to Web Pages Use Internet Explorer Mobile to directly access the wireless web on your device. Use MEdia Net to access AT&T’s premium content service. Steps? 3 Takes? 2 minutes Browse the Internet 1. Press the Internet Explorer Mobile ) on your phone. Quick key ( 2. In the address bar that appears at the top of the screen, enter the URL you want to connect to. 3. Tap the green arrow or press ENTER.
AT&T MEdiaTM Net Steps? 3 Takes? 2 minutes Important Note: On your device, you can also look up information on the Web while you’re on a call. MEdia Net is the AT&T content service for multimedia options like ringtones, games and other cool content. Browse MEdia Net 1. P ress the Internet Explorer ) on your Mobile Quick key ( phone. 2. Tap Favorites. 3. Tap Media Net on the screen. Personalize your MEdia Net Home Page 1. F rom MEdia Net home page, tap Customize MEdia Net. 2.
AT&T MEdiaTM Mall AT&T Mall is your launch pad for shopping for several types of content for your device, like applications, games, graphics, ringtones and other multimedia content. Accessing AT&T Mall 1. F rom the Today screen, tap Start > Programs > AT&T Mall. 2. T ap the icon on the screen for the type of content you are interested in. AT&T Tilt Steps? 2 Takes? 2 minutes Important Note: On your device, you can also look up information on the Web while you’re on a call.
Set Up Your E-mail Set Up E-mail Note: For functions such as web browsing and e-mail, AT&T recommends a data plan, a feature you can add to your account, so that you are not charged for web browsing and e-mail on a pay per session/use basis. Choose the best e-mail option for you Your device can connect to: • Personal E-mail Accounts (like Yahoo!, AOL or Comcast) See the Personal E-mail Setup section on the next page to get started.
Personal E-mail Setup with Xpress Mail Personal e-mail accounts include accounts you have with services like Yahoo!, AOL or Comcast. There are two ways to get personal e-mail on your device: • Xpress Mail (recommended). • Microsoft Outlook Mobile (manual setup). AT&T recommends Xpress Mail because it: • Automates the setup process. • Includes features such as e-mail synchronization.
Note: If your e-mail provider is not listed on the two screens described here, go to wireless.att. com/xpressmail. 5. Tap OK to accept the license agreement. 6. Confirm your 10 digit mobile (cell) number (numbers only) and tap Next. 7. Select Portal or ISP and tap Next. 8. Choose your provider and tap Next. (If your e-mail provider is not listed, tap More to view an additional list of personal e-mail providers.) Tap “Accept” to agree to the ISP terms of use, if applicable. 9.
Send and Receive Personal E-mail 1. Tap the Inbox and select your e-mail provider. Steps? 3 2. To compose a new e-mail, tap Menu > New. Takes? 1 minute 3. When you are finished composing your message, tap Send. Tip: Refer to “Type on the Keyboard” section on page 12 for information on entering text.
Corporate E-mail Setup Steps? 6 Takes? 7 minutes A Corporate e-mail account (like Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Notes) is an account managed by a company’s IT organization. Xpress Mail can provide wireless access to your corporate e-mail from your device without support from IT. 1. O pen Internet Explorer on your work computer and go to http://xpressmailpe.wireless.att.com. 2. F ollow the instructions to install and connect Xpress Mail to your corporate e-mail account. 3.
IT Managed IT managed e-mail means your company supports Microsoft Direct Push or BlackBerry® Connect to enable wireless synchronization of corporate e-mail. You need to have an account established on that server by an IT administrator before you get set up. Microsoft Direct Push provides wireless access to your corporate Microsoft® e-mail, contacts, calendar and tasks. Your Exchange Admin needs to enable Mobile Services on the Exchange Server.
Sync Your Device with Your PC Set up and Sync Using ActiveSync Steps? 7 Takes? 5 minutes Important: Do not connect your device to your PC until step #3. Tip: Syncing your device with your PC lets you synchronize Outlook email, calendar, contacts and notes. It is also used to transfer documents, music, video and applications to and from your PC. If you are using Windows XP or other compatible Windows systems, the Getting Started CD that comes with your device contains Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 or later.
Set up and Sync Using Windows Mobile® Device Center If you have Windows Vista™ you can use Microsoft Windows Mobile® Device Center to easily sync with your computer. When you connect your device to your Windows Vista PC and start Windows Mobile Device Center for the first time, you will be asked to create a Windows Mobile partnership with your device. 1. C onnect your device to your PC. Windows Mobile Device Center configures itself and then opens. 2. O n the license agreement screen, click Accept. 3.
Push to Talk Set up Push to Talk Steps? 5 Your phone offers an exciting new Push to Talk (PTT) service. The first step in using the Push to Talk (PTT) service is initializing the phone. Takes? 4 minutes ress the PTT button on the left side of 1. P the handheld. 2. Tap Yes when prompted to initialize PTT. 3. T ype a name that is up to 20 characters (this will be your PTT user name) and tap OK. 4.
Add a Push to Talk Contact After initializing PTT, you must add individuals or groups to your PTT contact list before you can place a PTT call. Individuals and group members must subscribe to the AT&T PTT service. n the Today screen, tap Start > 1. O Programs > Push to Talk. Steps? 4 Takes? 3 minutes 2. O n the PTT Menu screen, tap Add Contacts. 3. Y ou may now enter the new contact’s name and wireless number. Enter the number, press OK. 4.
Make a Push to Talk Call Steps? 6 The Push to Talk feature allows you to talk to friends who have the same feature on their phones. Takes? 3 minutes ress the PTT button located on the left 1. P side of the phone. 2. T he PTT Contacts Screen will appear. Use the navigation keys to highlight the contact you would like to reach. 3. P ress and hold the PTT button to establish a connection. 4. A moment later, your phone will sound a beep. You may begin talking.
Listen to Music & Watch TV & Video AT&T Mobile Music AT&T Music provides the ultimate music experience with the push of the music button. Listen to your favorite music, watch the latest video, and stay in the know with music, news and more. • Transfer and listen to your music with the integrated Music Player. • Purchase and load tracks from digital music stores like Napster© to your phone. • Personalize with ringtones and Answer Tones™ under ShopMusic.
Transfer Music & Video to Your Device Note: The number of music files you can store on your phone depends on the size and format options of the microSD card installed. To play a song, first copy some music files to your phone. To copy the songs to your phone, you will need the following: • Music on your PC in one of these formats: MP3, WMA, AAC. • A microSD™ card is preferable to copy songs to your phone for extra storage (32MB or larger is recommended).
CV (video) CV (video) brings your phone to life. Watch news, sports, weather, and entertainment clips via AT&T’s high-speed data network while on the go. Steps? 2 1. On the Today screen, tap Start > Programs > Cellular Video. Takes? 1 minute 2. O nce connected, select the program options you wish to view and press ENTER.
Use the Camera Take and Send a Picture Steps? 6 1. Press Camera button on lower right of the phone to turn on Camera. Takes? 5 minutes 3. Tap on Mail icon. 2. Press Camera button again to take photo. 4. Select Send via MMS to send it via MMS or Send via E-mail (if you have set up an e-mail account) to send it as an attachment. 5. Tap Send. 6. Compose the message with a subject and tap Send.
Take and Send a Video 1. Press Camera button on lower right of the phone to turn on Camera. Steps? 6 2. Tap the arrow on the icon in the upper left corner of the screen to change the capture mode from Still to Video. Takes? 5 minutes 3. Press the Camera button to begin recording, press the Camera button again to stop. 4. Tap the Mail icon. 5. Choose an account on the Select an account screen.
Microsoft® Office Mobile Microsoft® Office Mobile Office Mobile consists of three applications that let you create, edit and view Microsoft documents. These three applications are: icrosoft® Office Word Mobile is a streamlined version of Microsoft Word. • M Word documents created on your PC can be opened and edited on your device. You can also create and edit documents and templates in Word Mobile and save them as *.doc, *.rtf, *.txt, and *.dot files.
Manage Contacts and Appointments Add a Contact To add a contact on your device, do the following: Steps? 6 1. F rom the Today screen, tap Start > Contacts. Takes? 5 minutes 2. T ap New, select Outlook Contact, and enter the contact information. 3. I n the File as field, choose how you want the contact name to appear in the contact list. Tip: By syncing with your PC, you can add your Outlook contacts onto your AT&T Tilt. 4. When finished, tap OK.
Schedule an Appointment Steps? 6 Takes? 5 minutes To schedule an appointment on your device, do the following: 1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > New Appointment. 3. Enter a name for the appointment. 4. Do one of the following: • If it is a special occasion such as a birthday or a whole-day event, set the All Day option to Yes. • If there is a time frame for the appointment, select the start and end dates and time.
Frequently Asked Questions How long should it take to charge my battery? Your battery can take up to 3 hours to fully charge using the AC charger. It will take much longer using the USB as that is the trickle charge function. Why won’t my device power on? Your battery may be drained or is not seated correctly. Try removing and reinserting the battery. If no success, try charging the device using the AC Charger. You will see an Amber LED on the device if it is charging.
When should I perform a Hard Reset? A Hard Reset should only be performed after all other troubleshooting options have been exhausted. What is needed to use the built in GPS on my device? All you need to use the built in GPS in the device is a subscription with a GPS provider and the GPS application installed on your device, Which GPS providers support my device? TeleNav is currently the only GPS solution that has been tested and certified for use with this device.
Tips and Tricks Set an MP3 song as your ringtone 1. Copy the MP3 music file to the My Documents folder on your phone. 2. Tap Start > Settings > Phone. 3. In the Ring type list, select the MP3 song as your ringtone. Assign a ringtone to a contact 1. Tap Start > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to open. 3. Tap Menu > Edit. 4. Scroll down and tap the Ring Tone field. 5. Select the desired ringtone. Assign a picture to a contact 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tap Start > Contacts. Tap a contact to open.
Add / Remove items from the Today screen 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. 2. On the Items tab, check / uncheck the items from the list. 3. Change the order of appearance by selecting the item and tapping Move up / Move down. Change the Today screen background 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. On the Appearance tab, check Use this picture as the background. Tap Browse and navigate to the desired picture. Tap to select the picture.
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AT&T Tilt Features Camera on the back (for AT&T Tilt only*) Push to Talk Button Jog Wheel Power OK key Touchscreen SIM Card Slot (Open the keyboard to reveal the SIM) Left soft key Talk button 5-Way Navigation Right soft key End button Camera button Messaging Quick key Stylus Internet Explorer Mobile Quick key Sync connector/ Stereo headset jack microSDTM Card Slot *Note: The AT&T 8900 is a non–camera version of the AT&T Tilt.
Frequently Used Application Icons Icon Description ActiveSync Synchronize information between your device and a PC or the Exchange Server. Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests. Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Instant Messaging This is the mobile version of instant messenger that supports multiple IM services, such as from AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live™.
