T-Mobile MDA III manual Recording a Message, To create a recording, Tap Notes

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2.5 Recording a Message

In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab.

In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note. If you want to include the recording in a note, open the note first. In the Messaging program, you can also add a recording to an e-mail message.

To create a recording:

1.To add a recording to a note, open the note before recording.

Tap > Notes

2.If you do not see the Record/Playback toolbar, tap .

3.Hold your device’s microphone near your mouth or another sound source.

4. To start recording, tap . A beep will sound.

5. To stop recording, tap . Two beeps will sound. The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon.

6.To play a recording, tap in the open note or tap the recording in the note list.

You can also invoke the Record/Playback toolbar by pressing the Record button, the first button from the top on the left side of your T-Mobile MDA III.

To quickly create a recording, hold down the Record button. When you hear the beep, begin your recording. Release the button when you are finished. The new recording is stored in the open note or as a stand-alone recording if no note is open.

Indicates an embedded recording

Tap to show or hide the Recording tool bar

Tap to begin recording