Sidekick LX™ 2009 Reference Guide PV300 Rev. K - January 30, 2009 Copyright © 2009 Danger, Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents Welcome! 6 Open & Close the Display 8 Prior to Using Your Device 9 Remove and Replace the Back Cover 9 Insert and Remove the SIM Card 10 Insert and Remove the Memory Card 10 Formatting the Memory Card 11 Insert and Remove the Battery 11 Charge the Battery 12 Register Your Device 14 Change Locale/Language 17 T-Mobile Sidekick Help 18 Device Controls 19 Phone Controls 22 Volume Controls 23 Wireless Controls 24 Display Controls 24 Mini Media Player Controls 25 Setting Up Your Device 26 Bluetooth Techn
Location Based Services 31 Application Customization 32 The Device Interface 33 The Jump Screen 33 Indicators 34 Menus 36 Quick Jump 36 Quick Find 37 Empty Trash 37 Type and Edit Text 38 Navigate in Text Boxes 38 Delete Text 38 Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo 38 Check Spelling 39 AutoText & Spelling 39 Type Special Characters 41 The Desktop Interface 42 Desktop Interface Jump Page 43 Using the Applications 44 myFaves® Add a Contact to myFaves 44 Communicate with a myFaves Contact 44 Assign an Icon to a myFaves Conta
Text Messaging Send a Text Message 49 Picture Messaging Send a Multimedia Message 50 Send an Audio Postcard 51 Web Browser Browse the Web 52 Bookmark a Web Page 53 Copy Text on a Web Page 53 View and Save Web Page Images 54 Web Page Layouts 54 Mini Page 55 Email Send an Email Message 56 Fetch Email from External Accounts 56 About Tabs 57 Add an External Account 57 Edit External Email Account 59 Fetch Email Using Your Device’s Web Browser 60 Attach a Media File or vCard to an Email Message 61 Address Book Ad
Notes Create a Note 67 Send a Note via Email 67 To Do Add a Task 68 Camera Albums 69 Take a Photo 69 Capture Video 71 Send Media Files via Bluetooth, Email or MMS Message 71 Use Photo for Caller ID or Key Guard Background 72 Media Player Copy Music or Video to the Memory Card 73 Play Music or Video Using the Media Player 74 Streaming Video 75 Listen Using Stereo Bluetooth Headset 75 Create a Playlist 75 Download Catalog Download Items from the Catalog 76 Manage Your Downloaded Items 77 Instant Messaging Sig
Welcome! Thank you for buying the Sidekick LX™ 2009. Your Sidekick will open up a whole new way of communicating, staying organized and connecting to your world. Designed to seamlessly connect to wireless 3G networks, your Sidekick LX 2009 delivers information to you faster than ever. An intuitive phone interface and Bluetooth compatibility are only the beginning. Effortlessly exchange instant messages, browse the Internet, and send multimedia messages. Capture the moments of your life with the 3.
Here’s what you’ll find in the box: Sidekick device SIM card* Removable battery MicroSD Card * USB cable Battery charger (wall adapter) Hands-free stereo headset Protective sleeve Start Guide n Reference Guide (on CD-ROM) n Limited Warranty (Terms & Conditions) n Recycle bag n If any of these items are missing, please contact T‑Mobile’s Customer Care department. *May not be included with all models.
Open & Close the Display To open the display, press your left thumb on the lower-left corner of the display and gently push up in a clockwise direction. Alternatively, use your right index finger to push down gently on the upper-right corner of the display. The display will spring smoothly into the open position. The normal operating position of the device is horizontal, with the trackball on the right, as shown above.
Prior to Using Your Device Before you use your Sidekick LX 2009, do the following: n Insert the SIM Card n Insert and charge the Battery n Register Your Device The following sections walk you through the above actions in addition to providing other information about these elements. This section also contains instructions on how insert the memory card and how to change your locale after registration.
Insert and Remove the SIM Card The SIM card slot is located just to the left of the battery slot. To access it, do the following: 1 If the battery is installed, remove the battery by following the steps in “Insert and Remove the Battery” on page 11. 2 Hold card with gold contacts facing down and card notch facing to the upper right. Slide the card into the slot and push to lock in place. 3 To remove the SIM card, use your finger to press down gently and slide the card right.
1 To insert the memory card, hold the card with the gold contacts facing down and the card notch facing to the right. Insert the card into the slot and push to lock into place. 2 To remove the memory card, push the card in slightly and release; the card should spring partly out of the slot. Pull the card free of the device. ! Forcing the memory card out before pushing to release it may cause the card or slot to break.
(2) (1) 3 Push the battery in slightly (1) using protrusion at the lower right hand corner of the battery, then lift the battery (2) from that same edge to remove it. 4 Insert the battery with the notched edge first (the edge with the gold contacts) and then push the battery down to lock into place. 5 Replace the back cover. Charge the Battery Your device comes with a removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
1 Locate the battery charger that came in the box with your device. Insert the charger’s USB plug into your device’s USB port, which is next to the power button. Make sure the icon is on the top of the plug. Now plug the power cord into a standard electrical wall outlet. An orange charge indicator light will go on and a lightning bolt icon will appear over the battery icon in the title bar, indicating the charger is connected and the battery is charging.
Register Your Device Before you can start using your Sidekick LX 2009, you must register for data services. This section is for new users only. Returning users can sign in using their username/password. When you see the Welcome screen, you’re ready to register: 1 Press the trackball to select the New User button and advance to the next screen. On subsequent screens, select the Next button to advance. 2 Type your first name and last name.
Once you decide on a username, type it in the text box, then select Next. 4 Select a password. Select a secure password that follows the rules below: n Passwords cannot be the same as your username. n Passwords must contain 4-15 characters, can include both letters and numbers, but no spaces, single quotes ('), semicolons (;), backslashes (\), or percent signs (%). n For enhanced security, do not choose an actual word that appears in any language dictionary.
6 7 8 9 question, then press the trackball to select it. Roll the trackball down to highlight the Answer field, then type your answer. When finished, select Next to continue. Select your time zone. Open the pop-up menu to see a list of time zones. Select yours from the list, then select Next. Read and agree to the end-user license agreement. Before you can finish registration, you must read and agree to the enduser license agreement.
Change Locale/Language To change the language your device uses, do the following: 1 Press JUMP . to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU to open the menu, then select Settings >Locale. The Locale screen appears. 2 Language – Select your language of choice.
T-Mobile Sidekick Help Your Sidekick LX 2009 includes a T-Mobile Sidekick Help application that contains links to helpful information. Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight T-Mobile Sidekick Help, then press the trackball. My Account - Check your account information including minute allowance and balance, and your rate plan. Troubleshooting - Points you toward more information on using your Sidekick effectively. Sidekick News - Access exciting topics related to your Sidekick.
Device Controls MENU CANCEL END JUMP TRACKBALL SEND DONE MENU button – Press MENU the current screen. to open a list of actions you can take on JUMP button – Press JUMP to go back to the Jump screen, your starting point for launching all the device applications. CANCEL button – Press CANCEL to dismiss any changes you have made to a screen or dialog box. DONE button – Press DONE to go back through the screens you were previously viewing, until you reach the Jump screen.
LEFT SHOULDER BUTTON RIGHT SHOULDER BUTTON D-PAD STEREO HEADSET JACK + – VOLUME BUTTONS USB / POWER PORT POWER ON / OFF BUTTON LEFT and RIGHT SHOULDER buttons – The function of these buttons depends on which application you’re using. For example, while using the Camera, the right shoulder button captures a photo and when pressed half, it focuses. While using the Phone, the left shoulder button toggles Mute and the right shoulder button toggles Speakerphone.
USB/POWER PORT – The USB/power port is located on the lower right of your device. With a flash memory card installed, you can manage the contents of the card by connecting your device to a computer with a USB cable. To connect your device to your computer, locate the USB cable that came in the box with your device and insert the USB plug—with the icon on the top —into your device’s USB port.
Phone Controls MUTE BUTTON (while on phone) SPEAKERPHONE BUTTON (while on phone) SPEAKER STEREO HEADSET JACK END CALL SEND CALL + VOLUME BUTTONS MICROPHONE DIAL PAD SPEAKER – When using the device as a handset, place the speaker, located in the D-Pad, to your ear. STEREO HEADSET JACK – Always connect the headset to your device before making/receiving a call. Press the headset button once to answer a call and again to end it.
Volume Controls There are two ways you can open the volume controls: n Press MENU + DONE to open the Sound Profile and Brightness control panels. With the Sound Profile panel highlighted, roll the trackball left or right to step through the volume levels. Left is louder, right is softer. (Read more in “Sound Profiles” on page 30.) n Press the + or – volume buttons on the lower-left edge of your device.
Wireless Controls If you need to turn off your device’s 3G, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity (for example, prior to aircraft takeoff), do the following: 1 From the Jump screen, press MENU and select Airplane Mode > Turn Wireless Off. Your device is now offline. 2 Confirm the offline status by looking at the title bar; the radio tower icon and “OFF” should blink alternately. (See “Indicators” page 34 for icon definitions.
Mini Media Player Controls To open the mini media player from any application, press JUMP . + DONE Use the D-Pad or the trackball to select a control. You can also use these shortcuts: Pause item now playing , or resume play if paused . Play previous item in Play Queue . Play next item in Play Queue . When the shuffle and repeat icons are highlighted, this indicates: shuffle is on , repeat once is on , repeat continuously is on . Select an icon to cycle through settings.
Setting Up Your Device Bluetooth Technology Setup ® Your device supports Bluetooth wireless technology Specification 2.0+EDR so you can connect to hands-free devices (stereo or mono headsets and car kits) and any device that can receive a vCard, photo, or other file via Bluetooth (PCs, phones). To turn on Bluetooth features and open the Bluetooth settings, press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU and then select Bluetooth to open the submenu. Make sure Bluetooth features are “on”.
You can also use a Bluetooth stereo headset to listen to songs, videos, or game sounds. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Headset or Car Kit To use a Bluetooth stereo/ mono hands-free headset or car kit, do the following: 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU and then select Bluetooth to open the submenu. Make sure Bluetooth features are “on”. 2 While you are in your car, make sure your hands-free headset or car kit is ready to pair by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Font Size By default, the text on your device appears in a “Medium” size font, but you can change this size: 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU to open the menu, then select Settings > Font Size. 2 Select the Font Size pop-up menu and choose from Small, Medium, or Large. 3 Press DONE to save your font size setting. It will take a few moments for the font size to change. This font size setting does not affect the text size on pages viewed with the Web Browser.
Device Privacy Code If you want to secure your device from unauthorized access once your device has gone into key guard mode, you must set up a privacy code: 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU then select Settings > Key Guard & Security. 2 Scroll down to the Privacy Lock group box. Highlight , then press the trackball to select it. 3 Enter a three-digit code using the keyboard or the number pop-up menu: At the prompt, re-enter your code to verify.
To turn on the backlight while in key guard or sleep, press the right shoulder button. By default, your device is set to enter key guard mode after two minutes of idle time. You can change this setting from the Jump Menu > Settings > Key Guard & Security screen. To conserve battery life, after your device has been in key guard mode for five minutes, the screen will go black, putting the device in “sleep mode.” To wake your device, press any key or open the screen.
Location Based Services Location Based Services (LBS) is an implementation of GPS technology that allows you to use the geographical position of your device for geotagging of photos and mapping functions. Once you turn GPS on, your device will automatically update your location at pre-set intervals. To turn GPS on: 1 Press JUMP , then press MENU and select Location & Privacy. 2 Select GPS On: Show Location to show your location. Conversely, GPS Off: Hide location hides your location.
Distance Display Unit – Select your distance display unit preference (English Units or Metric Units). n When you enter the Advanced screen, the device GPS will automatically attempt to get a location fix. It will continue to do so for as long as you remain on the Advanced screen. Application Customization You can set application-specific preferences using the Settings screens found within the applications.
The Device Interface The Jump Screen The Jump screen is your entry point to all device applications. Application selections are arranged on the left-side of the screen in a “ring”. Some applications are grouped into a second-level ring. If you press MENU while on the Jump screen, you’ll have access to device-wide settings and controls: 1 To go to the Jump screen from any device screen press JUMP . 2 To select an application, scroll through the “ring” of application icons.
Indicators Screen Title USB Cable Attached Date and Time New Message Notification (Email) Sound Profile Setting Bluetooth On Battery Level Wireless Signal Strength Service Connectivity Wireless signal strength indicator – The number of signal bands showing to the right of the radio tower icon represents the strength of the signal at your current location. If you see an X flashing over the radio tower icon, you’ve temporarily lost your network connection and can make no calls.
Call Forwarding – When you see this icon call forwarding is turned on and your phone will not ring. Sound Profile setting – When you have selected a sound profile that has sound turned off, the title bar will indicate whether you have flashing lights or vibration set for alerts or notifications. From left to right, the icons indicate: totally silent (no sound, no flashing lights, no vibration), flashing lights only, and vibration only.
Menus Almost every screen on your device has a set of actions you can take while on that screen. These actions are listed in cascading menus, which you open by pressing the MENU button. Menu items with submenus are noted with a right-pointing arrowhead. The Phone Settings submenu is shown expanded below. Frequently-used menu items also have keyboard shortcuts that use the MENU button plus a shortcut key.
Quick Find To search for an item on your device (such as a contact, message, note, task, event, song, photo, or video), use the Quick Find dialog. Note that for email and MMS messages, the To, CC, From, Date, and Subject fields are searched, not the message bodies. 1 From the Jump screen, press MENU and select Quick Find. 2 Type the name of the item or a date into the text field. You can use an asterisk (*) as a wildcard.
Type and Edit Text It’s easy to type and edit text using the keyboard and the advanced text editing features described below. Navigate in Text Boxes Use the control buttons and keyboard to navigate within a text box: n Move character-by-character – Press the D-Pad or roll the trackball left/ right. n Jump to beginning/end of a word – Press ALT + D-Pad or trackball left/ right. n Jump to beginning/end of a line – Press MENU + trackball left/right.
Note the standard shortcuts: n Cut MENU + X n Copy MENU + C n Select All MENU + A 4 Paste text that you have copied (or cut) into any text box in any application. Position your cursor where you want to paste the text, then use the Paste shortcut MENU + V. Note that the device clipboard only stores one set of copied or cut text at a time. 5 If you make a text edit and want to undo it, simply press MENU + Z. To redo an undo, press MENU + SHIFT + Z again.
2 From this screen you can set the following: n Highlight misspelled words – When checked, any words you type that are misspelled will be underlined in red. (You can override this global setting in individual applications by going to the application’s Settings screen.) n Auto-correct spelling when possible – When checked, spelling corrections will be made automatically when possible.
Type Special Characters To type special characters, including unicode characters, in any text box, press the SYM key. The Special Character selector opens. Use the D-Pad or trackball to navigate through the list: left-right to flip through the Favorites, Recent, alphabet, and symbol sets; up-down to select specific characters. Press the trackball to insert a highlighted character.
The Desktop Interface The data you store in your device’s Email, To Do, Calendar, Address Book, Notes, and Camera applications is also available for viewing or editing on the Web from any computer connected to the Internet. Information in your Sidekick account is stored on servers in a data center with enhanced security and firewall features. To access the desktop interface and My T-Mobile, go to www.t-mobile.com and click the Register link on the home page. Once you’ve signed in, your Jump page will open.
Desktop Interface Jump Page ! When you are finished using the Web applications, always click Log out to exit the Web site securely.
Using the Applications myFaves® Add a Contact to myFaves Create a new myFaves contact, or assign a phone number already in your Address Book to your myFaves plan: 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. If not already selected, scroll to highlight myFaves, then press the trackball. 2 To add a number already in your Address Book, press MENU + @. Roll the trackball to highlight a contact and phone number, then press the trackball to assign the contact to myFaves. 3 To add a new contact, press MENU + N.
3 If you have stored an email address or IM the screen name for the highlighted contact in the Address Book, you can press MENU and select Send Email or Send Instant Message. 4 To view a contact’s details (including Web site, address, alternate phone numbers, and so on), highlight the contact, then press the trackball. In the Details tab that opens, you can select the Edit button to add or change the information.
Phone Make a Phone Call 1 You can make a call using any of these dialing methods: n Dial using your list of speed dials and recently-dialed numbers – From the Jump or Phone screen, press SEND CALL . Highlight the number, then place the call by pressing SEND CALL again. n Dial with numbers – From the Jump screen or Phone screen, open the display and type your number using the embedded keyboard dial pad, or use the numbers on the top row. Press SEND CALL to place the call.
Answer a Phone Call When your device signals an incoming phone call, the display shows the name of the caller and the icon or photo associated with that caller in your Address Book (see “Add a Contact to the Address Book” on page 62). 1 Press the trackball to select or press SEND CALL . Your call connects. 2 To hang up, select or press END CALL .
3 Follow the prompts to retrieve your messages. 4 To hang up, select , or press END CALL . To check your voice mail from another phone, dial your mobile number and then press the star key (*) to interrupt the greeting. At the prompt, type your password. Change Your Phone Ringtone 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen, then scroll to highlight Phone and press the trackball to open the Phone application. 2 Press MENU to open the Phone menu. Select Settings > General.
Import Contacts from Your SIM Card If you already have a T‑Mobile SIM card, you can import the phone numbers you have stored on the SIM card into your device’s Address Book. First, make sure you’ve inserted the SIM card with the contacts into your device, then: 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Address Book, then press the trackball. 2 Press MENU , then select Settings > Import SIM Contacts. 3 The SIM Import dialog will alert you when the import is complete.
Picture Messaging Send a Multimedia Message Each message you create can contain up to five multimedia slides, with each slide containing text, sound (voice recording or song), and video or photo attachment. To create, preview, then send a picture message, follow the steps below. Be creative! 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Phone Messaging, then press the trackball to open the second-level ring of applications. Highlight Picture Messaging, then press the trackball.
5 To create another slide, select the “Add Slide” icon . Add up to five slides by repeating Step 4. 6 To preview your message, select the Preview button. You can edit the attachments from the Compose screen: first highlight the attachment, then press the trackball to bring up the context menu containing edit options. 7 When ready to send, either select the Send button at the bottom of the Compose screen, or press MENU + M.
6. Add a To address and Subject to your Audio Postcard. 7. You can change the photo frame on the Compose Postcard Screen by using the trackball to select Click to change frame on the photo. Click DONE to return to the Compose Postcard screen 8. Press MENU to save your draft, select a new frame and/or photo or add more recipients. 9. When you are done editing your audio postcard, press MENU and select Send. Web Browser Browse the Web 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen.
Bookmark a Web Page To open the list of bookmarks, press MENU and select Bookmarks or press MENU + K. To add a bookmark: 1 Open the Web page you want to bookmark. 2 Press MENU + N to open the Add Bookmark dialog box. 3 Edit the bookmark name if you wish, verify the URL, and select a folder in which to store the bookmark from the Folder pop-up menu. (If you select New Folder, you’ll be prompted to type a folder name.) 4 Press DONE to save the bookmark.
View and Save Web Page Images You can switch your view of a page to “image mode” which allows you to view and save images on a Web page. 1 With a Web page on the screen, press MENU and select Image Selection Mode (MENU + L). You are now in “image mode”. 2 Roll the trackball to highlight the image you want to view or save to your device. Note that in this mode, images (instead of hyperlinks) are highlighted as you roll the trackball. 3 Press the trackball to select the image. It opens alone on the screen.
Mini Page You can see an overview of the whole page so that you can navigate the page and select an area to zoom in on using the Mini Page tool. To switch to Mini Page, press [MENU + SPACE]. MINI PAGE RED RECTANGLE (CURRENT VIEW) While in Mini Page: n Use the trackball to move the red rectangle to the area you want to view, then press the trackball to view that area in the main screen. n Scroll quickly the height or width of a page by holding down MENU while rolling the trackball.
FIRST CLASS Email Send an Email Message 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Email, then press the trackball. 2 Using D-Pad left or right, navigate to the tab containing the email account you wish to use. 3 Press MENU to open the menu. New Message is selected by default; press the trackball to open the Compose screen. Alternatively, press MENU + N. 4 The text cursor is in the To field; type the name or email address of the person to whom you wish to send an email.
In addition to the email account that came with your device, you can receive email from (up to) three accounts with external email providers. You can also check some Internet email accounts by using the Web Browser, as described in “Fetch Email Using Your Device’s Web Browser” on page 60.
2 Press MENU then select Accounts > Add Account. Alternatively you can select the Add Account tab (if shown). Select a provider from the submenu: n If you select one of the branded accounts, you will be asked to sign in, agree to the terms of service, and your account will be set up in its own tab. If successful, the last seven days of messages will be fetched to your device.
4 The Identity dialog box appears. Change the From Name/Address and/or the Reply-To Name/Address fields if you want. These will be used for all messages sent from this account. When complete, select Next . 5 The Email Storage dialog box appears. Select to store your account email in either a separate tab, or your primary account folder. Select a folder or create a new folder from the pop-up menu. When complete, select DONE . 6 The system will attempt to sign you in to the account.
Copy outgoing messages – You can have each message you send from this account automatically CC’d or BCC’d to another email address. Check the box and the type the email address in the text field. n Send new message alerts – This option is checked by default. When checked, after a new message arrives, you will receive a balloon alert and sound and see an icon in the title bar. This assumes you have selected a New Message Alert ringtone on the main menu’s Settings > General screen.
Attach a Media File or vCard to an Email Message You can attach up to 2 MB of files to an email message. 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Email, then press the trackball. 2 Press MENU + N to open the Compose screen. Complete the To, Subject, and Message fields. 3 Do one of the following to attach a photo, video, vCard, or sound: n Attach Image/Video – Press to go to your Camera albums.
Address Book Add a Contact to the Address Book You can store up to 2000 contacts in your Address Book and assign 50 of those as “favorites”. 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Address Book, then press the trackball. 2 Press MENU to open the menu. New Contact is selected by default; press the trackball to go to the New Contact Identity screen. 3 To create a contact, you only need to type basic “identity” information: a First or Last name.
6 Scroll through the New Contact fields (Personal Info, Phone, Email, and so on), selecting Add or Edit to open screens in which you can add contact details. Set a custom ringtone for your contact in the Add Details dialog box for Phone. 7 If a contact has multiple phone numbers, you can mark one of the numbers as Preferred for easy dialing from the Browse Contacts screen. 8 When finished, press DONE to save your new contact information.
Online Now tab – Displays all your buddies that are online. Note that if you are offline for a specific IM service, then the online buddies for that service will not be displayed. For more information about using tabs, read “About Tabs” on page 57. n Communicate with a Contact From the Address Book’s Browse Contacts screen, highlight a contact, then press and hold the trackball. A menu opens that lists all the communication options available for that contact. Select the action you want to take.
Import Address Book Contacts If you have a SIM card from T‑Mobile with contact information stored on it, you can import that information to your device by following the instructions in “Import Contacts from Your SIM Card” on page 49 of this guide. If you have existing contact information stored in a Personal Information Management (PIM) application, you can import that data to your Address Book on the device and Web.
3 To send your vCard, from the Browse Contacts screen, press MENU and select vCard > Send My vCard via > Email [MENU + M], Text, MMS, or Bluetooth [MENU + Y]. For Email, Text and MMS, a compose screen opens. For Bluetooth, a dialog opens that allows you to select the receiving device. 4 To change or remove the “My vCard” setting, first press MENU and select vCard > Clear My vCard. To set a different contact as “My vCard”, highlight the contact, then press MENU and select vCard > Set as My vCard.
5 To view your schedule, select one of the “Views” from the menu. Each view has a keyboard shortcut: n Upcoming MENU +0 n Day MENU +9 n Week MENU +8 n Month MENU +7 n Year MENU +6 n Trash MENU +T Notes Create a Note You can create and store up to 50 notes. Each note can be up to 8000 characters, which is about four pages in a paperback. 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Organizer, then press the trackball to open the second-level ring of applications.
To Do Add a Task You can create and store up to 50 tasks. 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Organizer, then press the trackball to open the second-level ring of applications. Highlight To Do, then press the trackball. 2 Press MENU + N to open a blank task screen. Create your task. 3 Press DONE to save the task. Camera Your device comes with a built-in 3.2 megapixel photo/video camera with built-in flash and auto focus You can store up to 1.
Albums Albums are used to organize all photos/videos that are stored both on the device’s internal memory (Device Album) and on the memory card (Memory Card Album). n To access your album(s), press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Camera, then press the trackball. Scroll to highlight the album you want to view, then press the trackball. If you do not have a memory card installed, the device album will be open by default.
3 To change the quality and resolution of your photos, press MENU and select Photo Settings or select the Settings button. n Resolution - Select from 2048 x 1536 (3MP), 1600 x 1200 (2MP), 1280 x 960, 800 x 600, 640 x 480. n JPEG Quality - Select from High, Medium, Low. n White Balance - Adjust to reflect the light source. Select from Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, and Incandescent. n Effects - Select from Off, B/W, Sepia or Negative.
Once the preview has disappeared, you can select via Email, Audio Postcard, Bluetooth and MMS. 9 To return to the album, select or press DONE . to send the photo Capture Video Videos can only be stored on your memory card, so be sure you have a card inserted! 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Camera, then press the trackball. 2 Press MENU and select Capture, or simply press the right shoulder button . The screen now acts as the “viewfinder”.
receiving Bluetooth device. The recipient of the file(s) will receive an alert asking them to approve the Bluetooth transfer before it is made. You can also attach one or more photos/videos while composing an email message or a multimedia message. For instructions, read “Attach a Media File or vCard to an Email Message” on page 61, and “Send a Multimedia Message” on page 50.
Media Player Use the Media Player media player to play audio and video files that you have stored on your microSD card. You can use a memory card of any capacity. Remember that you might be sharing the card’s capacity with Camera photos and videos. The media player will play 3GP and MP4 (simple profile) video files, and MP3, M4A, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MIDI, XMF, AIF, RMF audio files; it will not play audio files that are not listed above or any files with DRM protections.
Play Music or Video Using the Media Player Listen to your music and videos using the device speaker, stereo headphones with a 3.5mm jack (including those provided in the box) or a stereo Bluetooth device. 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Media Player, then press the trackball. 2 The Browse Media screen appears. Your music and videos are organized into categories with the number of items in each shown in parentheses.
Streaming Video You can now stream videos from popular Internet sites. 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Web Browser, then press the trackball. 2 Type the address of the Web page containing videos you wish to view. 3 Roll the trackball to the picture or link of the video and then press the trackball to select the video to display. The device will fetch the stream and perform buffering prior to displaying the video.
Download Catalog Download Items from the Catalog Download ringtones, applications, games, and themes from the Catalog! You’ll find that browsing the Catalog and purchasing items is easy and fun: 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Download Catalog, then press the trackball. 2 Wait while the latest Catalog contents load. (If you leave the Catalog while the contents are loading, you’ll see a marquee notification in the title bar once all items are loaded.
7 If your item is not delivered immediately, you can check the download process from the Downloads screen, described below. Manage Your Downloaded Items To install or remove a downloaded item; check the download status of a purchased item; or view a list of all the downloads you have made through the Catalog (including details such as price, subscription term, upgrade information), go to the Downloads screen: 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen.
Instant Messaging You can use all of the instant messaging applications at the same time! Sign On 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Instant Messaging, then press the trackball to open the second-level ring of applications. Highlight the IM application of your choice, then press the trackball. The Sign On screen appears. 2 Type your username and password (passwords are case-sensitive), then select the Sign On button. 3 Your list of friends appears.
in IM, including the IM splash screen, you can quickly switch between conversations by pressing MENU + the IM conversation number. n From Friends List Screen – On the screen listing all your friends’ usernames, scroll to highlight the conversation to which you want to switch, then press the trackball.
Keyboard Shortcuts Call a speed dial number Press and hold speed dial # on keyboard while in Phone or on Jump screen. Redial last number Press JUMP Answer an incoming call Press trackball or . , , . Ignore incoming call (call forwards) Press . Hang up active call Press . Mute your device when ringing Press any key, except Create a new note, message, event, task, to do, or contact Press MENU . + N. Insert Unicode character Press SYM key.
Troubleshooting How do I know when my account is ready to register for data services? Once your account is ready for you to register for data services, you will see a “Welcome” message on your screen. If the Welcome message doesn’t appear on your device within 48 hours, contact T‑Mobile Customer Care department. In order to comply with airline regulations, how can I temporarily disable wireless connectivity when traveling? Remember to switch to “Airplane Mode” during aircraft takeoff and landing.
I needed to remove my battery, so I did. After I put the battery back in my device, it powered up, but all my messages and other data were gone. Is it all gone for good? No, all your data is regularly saved in an ongoing basis to the Danger service so it is safe. If you wait a few minutes, all your data will be restored to your device. (Note, however, that any data you entered or modified between the last save to the Danger service and when you removed the battery will be lost.
What can I do when the device is frozen? Remove the battery, wait for one minute or so, then put the battery back in the device. What Web browsers do you support on the Desktop Interface? Web browsers IE 5+ are supported on both the Windows and Macintosh operating systems, as well as Firefox and Safari.
Once you have all this information, set up your external account by following the instructions in “Fetch Email from External Accounts” on page 56 of this guide. Once set up, your remote email account will be checked periodically and a copy of all new, unread messages will be placed in the Email mailbox on your device.
The device is not charging when I connect it to a personal computer using the USB cable. What’s wrong? Some personal computers are not able to charge your device using the USB cable. If this is the case with your computer, when you attach your device to the computer, you will see an alert on the device telling you that you are receiving a USB charge that is too low for charging your device. Instead, use the power adapter included in the box for charging.
Handling and Safety Precautions The Sidekick is a mobile computing device that may break if dropped, subjected to severe shock, or exposed to water. Please handle the device carefully and read the precautions listed below. These precautions provide essential information for the safe handling of the product and for the protection of the users and others from possible harm. ! During a call, the sound level on your device may vary, depending on how you are routing the sound.
Device Handling and Use Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify your device. Such action may result in bodily injury, or damage to the unit or other property. Never touch liquid that might leak from a broken liquid crystal display (LCD), because doing so may cause a skin rash. Keep the volume at a moderate level to avoid damage to your hearing. Never dispose of your device with ordinary waste. Never allow infants, small children, or animals within reach of your device.
n n n n n n n n n 88 magnetic fields near the exposed magnets. For example, do not place your phone in the same pocket as your credit card or hotel key. Never attempt to dry the device using a microwave oven. Using this device for long periods of time (e.g., playing games) may cause the device and the battery charger to get warm. If you feel the device or the battery charger to get warm.
- Locations or sites subject to strong vibration Using this device for long periods of time (e.g., playing games) may harm your hands or eyes. For your health and safety, take a 10-15 minute break every hour. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts that are caused by watching flashing lights, consult a doctor before using this device.
In the event of any unusual odor or smoke, always immediately disconnect the battery charger from the device and the power outlet, then power off the device. It is normal for the battery charger to become warm when charging. Disconnect the battery charger from the outlet when not in use. Never attempt to disassemble or repair an battery charger, power supply cables, or plugs, because doing so exposes you to electric shock. n n n CAUTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Regulatory and Compliance Information FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals THIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government and Industry Canada of the Canadian Government.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.
Legal Information Danger® Service and End-User License Agreement I IMPORTANT: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS SERVICE AND END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THE “AGREEMENT”) BETWEEN YOU AND DANGER, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF MICROSOFT CORPORATION, (“DANGER”) BEFORE YOU USE YOUR WIRELESS DEVICE (THE “DEVICE”). YOUR USE OF THE DEVICE OR THE SERVICE FOR THE DEVICE SHALL CONSTITUTE YOUR BINDING ACCEPTANCE OF ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
ship of all proprietary rights, including all patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark and other intellectual property rights worldwide, in and to the Service and the Software (including any corrections, bug fixes, enhancements, updates or other modifications thereto). There are no implied licenses under this Agreement, and all rights not expressly granted are hereby reserved. 3. Use of the Service 3.1 Wireless Service Provider.
lates Danger’s then-current Acceptable Use Policy, the latest version of which is available at www.danger. com/legal. Violations of any of the above will be investigated by Danger and, where appropriate, Danger may either institute legal action, or cooperate with law enforcement authorities in bringing legal proceedings, against users who violate this Agreement. 3.5 Third-Party Content and Services.
misrepresent, modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute or otherwise utilize such materials without the express, written permission of the copyright holder. Unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted works is an infringement of the copyright holders’ rights. Pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Danger reserves the right to terminate the accounts of users of the Service who are infringers of the copyrights of others. 4.2 Trademarks.
OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE FREE FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS (INCLUDING THIRD PARTY HACKERS OR DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS). FURTHER, AS THE WIRELESS CARRIER IS NOT CONTROLLED BY DANGER, NO WARRANTY IS MADE AS TO COVERAGE, AVAILABILITY OR GRADE OF SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE WIRELESS CARRIER. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
agreement between you and Danger with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings, communications or agreements. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision of the Agreement will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties, and the remainder of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
Information that is collected by or sent to Microsoft by the Danger Service may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country in which Microsoft or its affiliates, subsidiaries, or service providers maintain facilities. Microsoft abides by the safe harbor framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of data from the European Union.
Use of Cookies Cookies are small text files that are placed on the hard drive of your computer by a Web site you visit. These files identify your computer and record your preferences and other data about your visit so that when you return to the site, the site knows who you are and can personalize your visit. The Danger Service Web Site uses cookies to personalize the site, improve users experience at the site, and to determine which areas and features of the site are most popular.
and stored on the Danger Service and is available to you through both the device and the Danger Service Web Site. You may also retrieve email from your existing email accounts with third party services by using protocols such as “POP.” When you set up mail accounts through the Danger Service, the email addresses and other information associated with these accounts and the content of the email messages sent to these accounts is collected and stored.
This Warranty extends only to consumers who purchase the product in the United States or Canada and it is not transferable or assignable. This Warranty does not apply to: (a) Product subjected to abnormal use or conditions, accident, mishandling, neglect, unauthorized alteration, misuse, improper installation or repair or improper storage; (b) Product whose mechanical serial number or electronic serial number has been removed, altered or defaced.
No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state or province to province.
Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sharp is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. microSDHC™ is a trademark. Copyright © 1985, 1986, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1999 The Regents of the University of California.
This code is derived from software contributed to Berkeley by Berkeley Software Design, Inc. Copyright © UNIX System Laboratories, Inc. All or some portions of this file are derived from material licensed to the University of California by American Telephone and Telegraph Co. or Unix System Laboratories, Inc. and are reproduced herein with the permission of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc.
