Using the Start Menu, Getting Started | Sprint Nextel PPC-6700

1.6 Using the Start Menu

The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen, displays a list of programs. It lets you close a screen and switch from one program to another. You can start a program by scrolling through the programs list and then pressing ENTER, or by tapping a program with the stylus.

1.Tap to display the Today screen.

2.Tap to start a program. The items displayed in Start menu can be customized by tapping Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus.

3.Tap to start a recently-used program.

4.Tap to view and select more programs that are installed in your device.

5.Tap to change device settings.

6.Tap to see a Help topic for the current screen.

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Sprint PCS VisionSM Smart Device PPC-6700 Printed in the U.S.A Welcome to Sprint Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Table of Contents Section 3 Using Phone FeaturesSection 1 Getting Started Section 2 Entering and Searching Information Section 4 Synchronizing Section 6 Getting ConnectedSection 5 Managing Your PPC-6700 Section 7 Exchanging Messages Section 9 Using Other Applications Section 8 Experiencing MultimediaAppendix Page 1.1 Setting Up Service 1.2 Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device 1.3 Battery Information 1.4 Starting Up 1.5 The Today Screen1.6 Using the Start Menu Section 1.1 Setting Up Service Setting Up Your VoicemailTo set up your voicemail The TALK button Sprint PCS Account Passwords Account PasswordVoicemail Password Sprint PCS Vision Password To reach Sprint Customer Service Getting HelpTo visit our website Automated Invoicing Information To access automated invoicing information Sprint PCS Operator ServicesTo access Sprint PCS Operator Services Sprint PCS Directory Assistance 1. Power/Backlight 1.2 Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart DeviceFront, Top and Left Components 2. miniSD Card Slot 17. Volume Controller 3. Antenna 4. Notiﬁcation LED5. Notiﬁcation LED 6. Speaker Back, Right and Bottom Components 19. Stylus and Stylus Slot20. Flash 21. Camera Lens Accessories 22. External Antenna Connector26. Sync Connector 27. RESET Button The QWERTY Keyboard 10 Section 1 Getting Started 1.3 Battery Information Install and Charge the BatteryBattery life estimates Low Battery To check the battery power Tap Start Settings System tab Power or 12 Section 1 Getting Started 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Screen To conﬁgure the Buttons Lock settings1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Buttons 1.4 Starting Up Manage Screen Settings 14 Section 1 Getting Started 1.5 The Today Screen 1 2 3 4 16 Section 1 Getting Started Indicators 1.6 Using the Start Menu 18 Section 1 Getting Started Program icons 20 Section 1 Getting Started 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Using the Keyboard 2.3 Using Letter Recognizer 2.4 Using Block Recognizer 2.5 Using Transcriber 2.6 Using Phone PadEntering and Searching Information 2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen 2.8 Recording a Note 2.1 Introduction ExampleTo show or hide Input Panel Icon 2.2 Using the Keyboard To enter text using the on-screen 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 2.4 Using Block Recognizer To use Block Recognizer 2.5 Using Transcriber To write using TranscriberTo enter punctuation and symbols To start Transcriber Transcriber Gestures The Transcriber Toolbar 28 Section 2 Entering and Searching Information Section 2 Entering and Searching Information 2.6 Using Phone Pad Using T9 Input ModeTo start Phone Pad 30 Section 2 Entering and Searching Information Use Multi-Tap Input Mode Use Numeric Input ModeUse the Options Screen Section 2 Entering and Searching Information 2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen To set the input mode for Notes1. Tap Start Programs Notes 32 Section 2 Entering and Searching Information To write a note To draw a note 1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Input 2.8 Recording a NoteTo create a voice note To change recording formats 2.9 Searching Information To search for a ﬁle or an item1. 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 3.1 Using the Phone 38 Section 3 Using Phone FeaturesThe Phone Screen To turn on/off ﬂight mode To adjust the device volume Section 3 Using Phone Features 40 Section 3 Using Phone Features 3.2 Making a CallMake a Call From Phone Make a Call From Contacts Make a Call From Call History Make a Call From Speed DialTo create a Speed Dial entry 2. Tap Menu New To switch between two calls 42 Section 3 Using Phone Features3.3 Receiving a Call 3.4 In-Call Options To set up a conference call To turn on or off the speakerphoneTo mute a call 44 Section 3 Using Phone Features 3.5 Additional Dialing InformationTo make an emergency call To make an international call 4.1 Using ActiveSync 4.2 Synchronizing Information 4.3 Synchronizing Via Infrared and BluetoothSynchronizing 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 Location New stateTo start and stop synchronization 48 Section 4 Synchronizing To change which information is synchronized To synchronize directly with Exchange Server 4.3 Synchronizing Via Infrared and Bluetooth To synchronize with a PC via BluetoothTo synchronize with a PC via infrared 6. Tap Finish 4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures Change Media Synchronization Settings To set up a sync relationship with a storage card4. Click Set up Sync 52 Section 4 Synchronizing 5.6 Resetting Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device Managing Your PPC-67005.1 Personalizing Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device 5.2 Adding and Removing Programs 5.3 Managing Memory Today Screen Settings 1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Today5.1 Personalizing Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device To customize the Today screen To set options for displaying appointments on the Today screen To set options for displaying tasks on the Today screen Set Up Date/Time/Language/Regional Options To set an alarm1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Menus 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Clock & Alarms To change language and regional settings 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Clock & Alarms 2. Tap Visiting1. Tap Start Settings System tab Regional Settings To set the time and date for a different location Personal and System Settings 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Screen Text Size1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Owner Information To reassign programs or shortcuts to program buttons To choose how to be notiﬁed about events or actions To adjust the speed for scrolling1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Buttons Up/Down Control tab  Tap Start Settings System tab About Why is the device name important? To make the battery last longer1. Tap Start Settings System tab About Device ID tab To change the device name Phone Settings To adjust the brightness of the backlight1. Tap Start Settings System tab Backlight Brightness tab 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Backlight Phone Services To choose the services1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab Phone Phone tab To change the ring type 5.2 Adding and Removing Programs To add programs 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Remove Programs 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Memory 2. Tap the Storage Card tab5.3 Managing Memory To remove programs 1. Tap Start Settings System tab Memory Running Programs tab To free up program memoryTo close a program Try the following to free memory on the device To copy a ﬁle using ActiveSync 5.4 Backing Up FilesTo copy ﬁles to a storage card 5. Tap Menu Edit Paste To automatically save ﬁles on a storage card To protect your device with a password 1. Tap Start Settings Personal tab 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 5.6 Resetting Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device To perform a soft resetTo perform a hard reset 70 Section 5 Managing Your PPC-6700 6.1 Connecting to the Internet 6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile 6.3 Using Bluetooth 6.4 Using Wireless Modem6.5 Using Wireless Manager 6.6 Using Terminal Services Client Getting Connected 6.1 Connecting to the Internet 2. Tap Start Settings Connections tab ConnectionsTo 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 6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile To start Internet Explorer MobileTo choose a Home page To transfer favorites from your PC Use Internet Explorer Mobile To change the size of text on Web pagesTo add a favorite To delete a favorite or folder To change cookies and security settings To show or hide pictures on Web pagesTo save a picture from a Web page To clear the History list 6.3 Using Bluetooth To turn Bluetooth on or offTo 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 Beam Information Using Bluetooth To rename a Bluetooth partnershipTo delete a Bluetooth partnership 1. Tap Start Settings Connections tab Bluetooth Use a Bluetooth Device as a Modem 2. Tap Add a new modem connection 6.4 Using Wireless Modem Set Up Your PCTo establish a connection using Wireless Modem 1. On your PC, select Start Settings Control Panel 12. Click Change Default Preferences To create a new dial-up connection10. Select Standard 33600 bps Modem 11. Click Properties 13. On the General tab, select Float control to None 1. On your PPC-6700, tap Start Programs Wireless Modem 12. On your PC, select Start Settings Control PanelConnect Through a USB Port 7. Click Have Disk To establish a connection using Wireless Modem via a USB port To establish a connection using Wireless Modem via Bluetooth1. 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 save battery power while connected to a Wi-Fi network To increase security of the Wi-Fi network Check for a Wireless LAN Signal 88 Section 6 Getting Connected 6.6 Using Terminal Services Client Navigate Within Terminal Services ClientTo connect to a Terminal Server 5. Tap Connect To disconnect without ending a session To disconnect and end 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 To set up an e-mail account 7.1 E-mail and Text Messages1. Tap Start Messaging 2. Tap Menu Tools New Account 92 Section 7 Exchanging Messages Setting DescriptionPassword authentication Outgoing server settings To compose and send a message94 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 add an attachment to a message To receive attachments1. 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 Manage Folders 98 Section 7 Exchanging Messages 7.2 Pocket MSN Messenger To start MSN Messenger To sign in or outTo add or delete contacts To send an instant message To check your own Messenger status To change your display nameTo get more help about MSN Messenger 1. Tap Menu Options Messenger tab 7.3 Calendar To schedule an appointment1. Tap Start Calendar 2. Tap Menu New Appointment 102 Section 7 Exchanging Messages To set a default reminder for all new appointments To send a meeting request1. Tap Start Calendar 3. Tap Attendees 7.4 Contacts To create a contactTo change contact information 104 Section 7 Exchanging Messages To work with the contact list To ﬁnd a contact 7.5 Tasks To create a taskTo change the priority of a task 1. Tap Start Programs Tasks To set a default reminder for all new tasks To show start and due dates in the task listTo locate a task 1. Tap Start Programs Tasks 2. Tap Menu Options To set the default input mode for Notes 7.6 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 8.1 Using Camera and Camcorder To switch to any of the Camera modesUse the Camera To exit the Camera Use Shortcuts in Camera Mode File formats supportedThe ENTER button The NAVIGATION control The CAMERA button Camera mode icons Previous/Next Template button. In Picture Theme mode, tap 114 Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia Use Still Image Capture Modes Use Video Capture Modes To access the icons on the Review mode screen Use the Review ScreenUse Zooming Review mode icons Capture Capture sizeZoom range = normal size no zooming Set Up the Camera You can conﬁgure the following settings on the Camera Settings screenAllows 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 8.2 Using Pictures & Videos To copy a picture or video clip to your PPC-6700To view pictures File type To play videos with audio To view slide shows1. Tap Start Programs Pictures & Videos 2. Tap Menu Play Slide Show To sort pictures and video clips To delete a picture or video clipTo edit a picture 124 Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia To set a picture as the Today screen background To beam a pictureTo assign pictures to contacts 3. Tap Menu Set as Today Background 8.3 Using Windows Media Player To use advanced optionsSupported video ﬁle File formats About the Controls Supported audio ﬁleDoes this About the Screens and Menus Windows Media Player has three primary screensPlayback Screen Menu 128 Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia Now Playing Screen Menu Library Screen MenuDisplays information about the currently playing file About Licenses and Protected Files 130 Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia To play items on your PPC-6700 To play an item on a network2. Tap Menu Open URL Copy Files to Your Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device 132 Section 8 Experiencing Multimedia Accessibility for People With Disabilities  Accessibility in Microsoft Windows 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 Unsupported Features in Word Mobile  Smart tags  Metaﬁles 136 Section 9 Using Other Applications9.1 Word Mobile To create a ﬁle Section 9 Using Other Applications To get more help about Word Mobile 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 9.3 Viewing Slide Shows With PowerPoint Mobile  Rearranging or editing slides. PowerPoint Mobile is a viewer only1. Tap Start Programs PowerPoint Mobile 140 Section 9 Using Other Applications To navigate between slides 2. Open the presentation you want to viewPage Appendix A.3 Speciﬁcations A.4 Warranty A.5 IndexA.1 Regulatory Notices A.2 System Requirement for ActiveSync A.1 Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency IDsFCC 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 Important Health and Safety Information General Precautions  Heed service markings Damage requiring service  Environment restrictions Safety Precautions for Power Supply Unit  Mounting Accessories Adjust the volume  Cleaning SAR Information SAR 1.098 W/kg @1g USA 150 Appendix A.2 System Requirements forActiveSync  Microsoft Windows 2000 Service PackA.2 System Requirements forActiveSync systems and applications Resolution DimensionsWeight A.3 Speciﬁcations POWER button RESET buttonExpansion Slot Controls and Lights A.4 Warranty 154 AppendixONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 555 Wireless Boulevard IN USAHauppauge, New York UTStarcom Personal Communications A.5 Index 156 Appendix Appendix 158 Appendix