The Today Screen, 1 2 3 4, Getting Started

1.5 The Today Screen

The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. You can tap a section on the screen to open the associated program.

To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.

To customize the Today screen display, including the background image, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.

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1.Tap to open the Start menu.

2.Tap to view call status information.

3.Tap to view network status and related options.

4.Tap to control device volume level.

5.Displays the current time. Tap and hold to change the clock mode: Analog or Digital.

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Contents

Printed in the U.S.A Sprint PCS VisionSM Smart Device PPC-6700 Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Welcome to Sprint Section 3 Using Phone Features Table of ContentsSection 1 Getting Started Section 2 Entering and Searching Information Section 6 Getting Connected Section 4 SynchronizingSection 5 Managing Your PPC-6700 Section 7 Exchanging Messages Section 9 Using Other Applications Section 8 Experiencing MultimediaAppendix Page 1.3 Battery Information 1.4 Starting Up 1.5 The Today Screen 1.1 Setting Up Service 1.2 Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device1.6 Using the Start Menu Section Setting Up Your Voicemail 1.1 Setting Up ServiceTo set up your voicemail The TALK button Account Password Sprint PCS Account PasswordsVoicemail Password Sprint PCS Vision Password Getting Help To reach Sprint Customer ServiceTo visit our website Automated Invoicing Information Sprint PCS Operator Services To access automated invoicing informationTo access Sprint PCS Operator Services Sprint PCS Directory Assistance 1.2 Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device 1. Power/BacklightFront, Top and Left Components 2. miniSD Card Slot 3. Antenna 4. Notiﬁcation LED 17. Volume Controller5. Notiﬁcation LED 6. Speaker 19. Stylus and Stylus Slot Back, Right and Bottom Components20. Flash 21. Camera Lens 22. External Antenna Connector Accessories26. Sync Connector 27. RESET Button 10 Section 1 Getting Started The QWERTY Keyboard 1.3 Battery Information Install and Charge the BatteryBattery life estimates To check the battery power Low Battery Tap Start Settings System tab Power or 12 Section 1 Getting Started To conﬁgure the Buttons Lock settings 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Screen1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Buttons 1.4 Starting Up 14 Section 1 Getting Started Manage Screen Settings 1 2 3 4 1.5 The Today Screen 16 Section 1 Getting Started Indicators 18 Section 1 Getting Started 1.6 Using the Start Menu Program icons 20 Section 1 Getting Started 2.4 Using Block Recognizer 2.5 Using Transcriber 2.6 Using Phone Pad 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Using the Keyboard 2.3 Using Letter RecognizerEntering and Searching Information 2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen 2.8 Recording a Note Example 2.1 IntroductionTo show or hide Input Panel Icon To enter text using the on-screen keyboard 2.2 Using the KeyboardUse the Standard On-screen Keyboard To enlarge the on-screen keyboard 2.3 Using Letter Recognizer To use Letter Recognizer24 Section 2 Entering and Searching Information To use Block Recognizer 2.4 Using Block Recognizer To write using Transcriber 2.5 Using TranscriberTo enter punctuation and symbols To start Transcriber Transcriber Gestures 28 Section 2 Entering and Searching Information The Transcriber Toolbar Section 2 Entering and Searching Information Using T9 Input Mode 2.6 Using Phone PadTo start Phone Pad 30 Section 2 Entering and Searching Information Use Numeric Input Mode Use Multi-Tap Input ModeUse the Options Screen Section 2 Entering and Searching Information To set the input mode for Notes 2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen1. Tap Start Programs Notes 32 Section 2 Entering and Searching Information To draw a note To write a note 2.8 Recording a Note 1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab InputTo create a voice note To change recording formats To search for a ﬁle or an item 2.9 Searching Information1. Tap Start Programs Search 5. Tap SearchPage Using Phone Features 3.1 Using the Phone 3.2 Making a Call 3.3 Receiving a Call3.4 In-call Options 3.5 Additional Dialing Information 38 Section 3 Using Phone Features 3.1 Using the PhoneThe Phone Screen To turn on/off ﬂight mode Section 3 Using Phone Features To adjust the device volume 3.2 Making a Call 40 Section 3 Using Phone FeaturesMake a Call From Phone Make a Call From Contacts Make a Call From Speed Dial Make a Call From Call HistoryTo create a Speed Dial entry 2. Tap Menu New 42 Section 3 Using Phone Features To switch between two calls3.3 Receiving a Call 3.4 In-Call Options To set up a conference call To turn on or off the speakerphoneTo mute a call 3.5 Additional Dialing Information 44 Section 3 Using Phone FeaturesTo make an emergency call To make an international call 4.3 Synchronizing Via Infrared and Bluetooth 4.1 Using ActiveSync 4.2 Synchronizing InformationSynchronizing 4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures 4.1 Using ActiveSync With ActiveSync, you can46 Section 4 Synchronizing To install and set up ActiveSync 4.2 Synchronizing InformationSynchronize Outlook Information New state LocationTo start and stop synchronization 48 Section 4 Synchronizing To synchronize directly with Exchange Server To change which information is synchronized To synchronize with a PC via Bluetooth 4.3 Synchronizing Via Infrared and BluetoothTo synchronize with a PC via infrared 6. Tap Finish 4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures To set up a sync relationship with a storage card Change Media Synchronization Settings4. Click Set up Sync 52 Section 4 Synchronizing Managing Your PPC-6700 5.6 Resetting Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device5.1 Personalizing Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device 5.2 Adding and Removing Programs 5.3 Managing Memory 1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Today Today Screen Settings5.1 Personalizing Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device To customize the Today screen To set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen To set options for displaying appointments on the Today screen To set an alarm Set Up Date/Time/Language/Regional Options1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Menus 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Clock & Alarms 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Clock & Alarms 2. Tap Visiting To change language and regional settings1. Tap Start Settings System tab Regional Settings To set the time and date for a different location 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Screen Text Size Personal and System Settings1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Owner Information To reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons To adjust the speed for scrolling To choose how to be notiﬁed about events or actions1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Buttons Up/Down Control tab  Tap Start Settings System tab About To make the battery last longer Why is the device name important?1. Tap Start Settings System tab About Device ID tab To change the device name To adjust the brightness of the backlight Phone Settings1. Tap Start Settings System tab Backlight Brightness tab 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Backlight To choose the services Phone Services1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Phone Phone tab To change the ring type To add programs 5.2 Adding and Removing Programs 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Memory 2. Tap the Storage Card tab 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Remove Programs5.3 Managing Memory To remove programs To free up program memory 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Memory Running Programs tabTo close a program Try the following to free memory on the device 5.4 Backing Up Files To copy a ﬁle using ActiveSyncTo copy ﬁles to a storage card 5. Tap Menu Edit Paste To automatically save ﬁles on a storage card 1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Password To protect your device with a password5.5 Protecting Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device 68 Section 5 Managing Your PPC-6700 To change your password To display owner information on the Today screen1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Owner Information To perform a soft reset 5.6 Resetting Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart DeviceTo perform a hard reset 70 Section 5 Managing Your PPC-6700 6.3 Using Bluetooth 6.4 Using Wireless Modem 6.1 Connecting to the Internet 6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile6.5 Using Wireless Manager 6.6 Using Terminal Services Client Getting Connected 2. Tap Start Settings Connections tab Connections 6.1 Connecting to the InternetTo connect to the Internet via Sprint 3. Tap Add a new modem connection To reset or modify the network card settings To connect to a private networkTo start browsing the Internet To start Internet Explorer Mobile 6.2 Internet Explorer MobileTo choose a Home page To transfer favorites from your PC To change the size of text on Web pages Use Internet Explorer MobileTo add a favorite To delete a favorite or folder To show or hide pictures on Web pages To change cookies and security settingsTo save a picture from a Web page To clear the History list To turn Bluetooth on or off 6.3 Using BluetoothTo delete temporary Internet ﬁles 1. Tap Menu Tools Options Memory tab Bluetooth Modes To make your PPC-6700 discoverable78 Section 6 Getting Connected Bluetooth Partnerships To create a Bluetooth partnershipTo accept a Bluetooth partnership To rename a Bluetooth partnership Beam Information Using BluetoothTo delete a Bluetooth partnership 1. Tap Start Settings Connections tab Bluetooth 2. Tap Add a new modem connection Use a Bluetooth Device as a Modem Set Up Your PC 6.4 Using Wireless ModemTo establish a connection using Wireless Modem 1. On your PC, select Start Settings Control Panel To create a new dial-up connection 12. Click Change Default Preferences10. Select Standard 33600 bps Modem 11. Click Properties 13. On the General tab, select Float control to None 12. On your PC, select Start Settings Control Panel 1. On your PPC-6700, tap Start Programs Wireless ModemConnect Through a USB Port 7. Click Have Disk To establish a connection using Wireless Modem via Bluetooth To establish a connection using Wireless Modem via a USB port1. On your PC, select Start Programs Wireless Modem 2. In Connection Type, select Bluetooth 6.5 Using Wireless Manager To connect to a Wi-Fi network86 Section 6 Getting Connected To increase security of the Wi-Fi network To save battery power while connected to a Wi-Fi network 88 Section 6 Getting Connected Check for a Wireless LAN Signal Navigate Within Terminal Services Client 6.6 Using Terminal Services ClientTo connect to a Terminal Server 5. Tap Connect To disconnect and end a session To disconnect without ending a session2. Tap Disconnect 2. Tap Log off Exchanging Messages 7.1 E-mail and Text Messages 7.2 Pocket MSN Messenger 7.3 Calendar7.4 Contacts 7.5 Tasks 7.6 Notes 7.1 E-mail and Text Messages To set up an e-mail account1. Tap Start Messaging 2. Tap Menu Tools New Account 92 Section 7 Exchanging Messages Description SettingPassword authentication To compose and send a message Outgoing server settings94 Section 7 Exchanging Messages Require SSL for To reply to or forward a message 5. To check the spelling, tap Menu Spell Check 6. Tap Send3. To check the spelling, tap Menu Spell Check 4. Tap Send To receive attachments To add an attachment to a message1. Tap Start Programs Microsoft ActiveSync 2. Tap Tools Options 1. Tap Start Messaging 2. Tap Menu Tools Options 1. Tap Menu Switch Accounts to select the account you want to use Download MessagesTo download messages from the server 98 Section 7 Exchanging Messages Manage Folders 7.2 Pocket MSN Messenger To sign in or out To start MSN MessengerTo add or delete contacts To send an instant message To change your display name To check your own Messenger statusTo get more help about MSN Messenger 1. Tap Menu Options Messenger tab To schedule an appointment 7.3 Calendar1. Tap Start Calendar 2. Tap Menu New Appointment 102 Section 7 Exchanging Messages To send a meeting request To set a default reminder for all new appointments1. Tap Start Calendar 3. Tap Attendees To create a contact 7.4 ContactsTo change contact information 104 Section 7 Exchanging Messages To ﬁnd a contact To work with the contact list To create a task 7.5 TasksTo change the priority of a task 1. Tap Start Programs Tasks To show start and due dates in the task list To set a default reminder for all new tasksTo locate a task 1. Tap Start Programs Tasks 2. Tap Menu Options 7.6 Notes To set the default input mode for NotesEnter Information in Notes 1. On your PPC-6700, tap Start Programs Notes To create a note Page 8.1 Using Camera and Camcorder 8.2 Using Pictures & Videos 8.3 Using Windows Media PlayerExperiencing Multimedia To switch to any of the Camera modes 8.1 Using Camera and CamcorderUse the Camera To exit the Camera File formats supported Use Shortcuts in Camera ModeThe ENTER button The NAVIGATION control Camera mode icons The CAMERA button Previous/Next Template button. In Picture Theme mode, tap 114 Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia Use Video Capture Modes Use Still Image Capture Modes Use the Review Screen To access the icons on the Review mode screenUse Zooming Review mode icons Capture size CaptureZoom range = normal size no zooming You can conﬁgure the following settings on the Camera Settings screen Set Up the CameraAllows you to 118 Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia  The Adjust item To use the Tools menu The Options item 120 Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia To copy a picture or video clip to your PPC-6700 8.2 Using Pictures & VideosTo view pictures File type To view slide shows To play videos with audio1. Tap Start Programs Pictures & Videos 2. Tap Menu Play Slide Show To delete a picture or video clip To sort pictures and video clipsTo edit a picture 124 Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia To beam a picture To set a picture as the Today screen backgroundTo assign pictures to contacts 3. Tap Menu Set as Today Background To use advanced options 8.3 Using Windows Media PlayerSupported video ﬁle File formats About the Controls Supported audio ﬁleDoes this Windows Media Player has three primary screens About the Screens and MenusPlayback Screen Menu 128 Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia Library Screen Menu Now Playing Screen MenuDisplays information about the currently playing file 130 Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia About Licenses and Protected Files To play items on your PPC-6700 To play an item on a network2. Tap Menu Open URL 132 Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia Copy Files to Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device  Accessibility in Microsoft Windows Accessibility for People With Disabilities Adjusting Microsoft products for people with accessibility needs  Customer service for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearingPage Using Other Applications 9.3 Viewing Slide Shows With PowerPoint Mobile9.1 Word Mobile 9.2 Excel Mobile  Smart tags  Metaﬁles 136 Section 9 Using Other Applications Unsupported Features in Word Mobile9.1 Word Mobile To create a ﬁle To get more help about Word Mobile Section 9 Using Other Applications Picture bullets  Revision marks  Footnotes, endnotes, headers, footers  Page breaks  Lists Unsupported Features in Excel Mobile 138 Section 9 Using Other Applications9.2 Excel Mobile To get more help about Excel Mobile  Rearranging or editing slides. PowerPoint Mobile is a viewer only 9.3 Viewing Slide Shows With PowerPoint Mobile1. Tap Start Programs PowerPoint Mobile 140 Section 9 Using Other Applications 2. Open the presentation you want to view To navigate between slidesPage Appendix A.3 Speciﬁcations A.4 Warranty A.5 IndexA.1 Regulatory Notices A.2 System Requirement for ActiveSync Regulatory Agency IDs A.1 Regulatory NoticesFCC Notice  FCC Part Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device Appendixphones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Sprint PCS Phone To further minimize interference146 Appendix General Precautions  Heed service markings Important Health and Safety Information Damage requiring service  Environment restrictions  Mounting Accessories Safety Precautions for Power Supply Unit Adjust the volume  Cleaning SAR 1.098 W/kg @1g USA SAR Information 150 Appendix  Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack A.2 System Requirements forActiveSyncA.2 System Requirements forActiveSync systems and applications Dimensions ResolutionWeight A.3 Speciﬁcations RESET button POWER buttonExpansion Slot Controls and Lights A.4 Warranty 154 AppendixONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY IN USA 555 Wireless BoulevardHauppauge, New York UTStarcom Personal Communications 156 Appendix A.5 Index Appendix 158 Appendix