Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
2J: Getting to Know the Handheld Computer 99
TroubleshootingBefore contacting Sprint PCS Customer Service Solutions, try the
following:
䊳Make sure that the battery is properly attached to your phone.
䊳Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
䊳Make sure that there is no visible physical damage to your phone or
battery.
䊳Make sure that the cradle/charger is plugged in to a working
receptacle.
䊳Perform a soft or hard reset of the Sprint PCS Phone by using the
stylus to press the reset button located on the bottom of your phone,
next to the power/accessory interface connector.
䊳If unable to HotSync, make sure that Local Serial is selected by right
clicking the HotSync icon located in the menu bar.
䊳If you still cannot perform a HotSync, make sure that the correct
COM port is selected in the HotSync Setup. For more information, see
"Selecting HotSync Setup Options" on page 153.
䊳If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, make sure you have the proper
user rights. You must have Standard User rights to install the i330
software.
Resetting Your HandheldUnder normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset button.
On rare occasions, however your handheld may no longer respond to
buttons or the screen. In this case, you need to perform a reset to get your
handheld running again.
Performing a Soft Reset
A soft reset tells your handheld to stop what it is doing and start over
again. All records and entries stored in your handheld computer are
retained with a soft reset. After a soft reset, the main phone screen is
displayed.
To perform a Soft Reset:
䊳Use the tip of the stylus, or the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or
similar object without a sharp tip), to gently press the reset button