Personalizing Your Phone

Chapter 5

5.1Device Settings

5.2Phone Settings

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T-Mobile MDA III manual Personalizing Your Phone, Device Settings Phone Settings

MDA III specifications

The T-Mobile MDA III, launched in the mid-2000s, stands as a significant device in the evolution of smartphones. This pocket-sized companion packed a plethora of features and technologies that catered to the needs of both business professionals and casual users alike.

A standout characteristic of the MDA III was its operating system, Windows Mobile 5.0, which allowed for a user-friendly interface and robust application support. The device featured a 3.5-inch TFT touchscreen display, delivering a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. This screen provided vibrant colors and ease of navigation, allowing users to experience their applications and media effectively.

The MDA III was powered by a Samsung S3C2410 processor, running at 400 MHz. Coupled with 128 MB of RAM and 128 MB of ROM, it managed multitasking well, allowing users to run multiple applications with relative speed and efficiency. The device supported expandable memory via an SD card, accommodating up to 2 GB, offering ample storage for applications, documents, and media.

Communication capabilities were a strong suit of the MDA III. It supported GSM networks, enabling users to enjoy voice calls and SMS services. For internet access, the device was equipped with GPRS, allowing users to browse the web and check emails on the go. The inclusion of Wi-Fi was also a notable highlight, providing users with faster data access when connected to available networks.

The MDA III excelled in its multimedia capabilities. It featured a 2-megapixel rear camera, enabling users to capture moments with decent quality. Additionally, it came with a media player that supported various formats, allowing users to enjoy music and videos wherever they were.

In terms of design, the MDA III had a sleek and stylish appearance, with a sliding QWERTY keyboard that enhanced typing efficiency. This physical keyboard option was a game-changer, making it easier for users to send messages and emails.

The T-Mobile MDA III, with its combination of business-friendly features, multimedia capabilities, and stylish design, made a memorable impact in the early smartphone market. For users at the time, it represented a powerful tool that brought together connectivity, productivity, and entertainment in a single device.

Contents

Mobile MDA Please Read Before Proceeding Electrical Safety Important Safety Precautions Contents To be updated Personalizing Your Phone Using Microsoft Outlook Using Camera and Album 133 Page Getting Started Chapter Knowing Your T-Mobile MDA Sync Connector Car Antenna ConnectorSelf-Portrait Mirror Camera Lens Battery Lock/Unlock Latch Soft Reset Talk-time3 4 hrs BatteryPDA 15 hrs approx Standby 168 hrs approx Data retention time 72 hrs You can recharge your device in the following ways To recharge your device When the battery is low Accessories Knowing Your T-Mobile MDA Screen Tapping, Calibration and Re- calibration Starting UpTo re-calibrate the screen Screen Orientation Today screen Notifications Indicators Navigation Bar Command barTo choose reminder types and sounds for your device, tap Programs Pop-Up menus MDA Games such as Jawbreaker and Solitaire are included Entering Information Using the Input PanelTyping on the Qwerty Keyboard Tap Setting Personal tab Input Word Completion tab Using the Soft Keyboard Using the Block Recognizer Using the Letter RecognizerSwitching to Transcriber Block Recognizer To punctuate in Transcriber Using ProfilesTo learn writing in Transcriber Editing/Selecting Text Selecting writing Writing on the Screen To get good recognition Converting writing to text To create a drawing Drawing on the ScreenTo select a drawing To create a recording Recording a MessageTap Notes Change recording formats Finding InformationTap Programs Find To help narrow your search, select a data type under Type Using Your T-Mobile MDA About Your Phone To access the Phone Dialer Screen, tap Phone, orPhone dialer screen Below are some explanations for the phone status icons Navigation pad and dialing Entering your PIN Turning on the Flight ModeChecking your connection Dialer Screen, tap , or tap Phone Making a Call Adjusting the phone volumeMaking a call from the Dialer Backspacing and deleting Making a call from Call History Making a call from ContactsYou can make a call from Contacts in the following ways Making a call from Speed Dial Tips for using Speed DialChecking your Voice Mail Call History icons include incoming calls outgoing calls In-Call Options Receiving a call Making notes during a call Setting up conference callsWriting a note Viewing a note Contacts Information Why import contacts to Microsoft Contacts?SIM Manager Creating a SIM contact Transferring contacts from SIM to Microsoft Contacts Viewing calls details Saving personal numbersTap Programs SIM Manager Tools and then List of Own Numbers Deleting individual calls Viewing call durationDeleting all calls Limiting the size of Call History Photo Contacts To preview and adjust settingsCreating a new photo contact Tap Programs Photo Contacts To assign a photo from the camera Toolbar Icons To unassign a photo To disable the display of photos during incoming callsTo view your contacts by photo To manage your groups Set Default PhotosShow Contact Names Only Placing a call by name VoiceDialTap Programs Fonix Voice Apps folder VoiceDial Call name Dial a number Quit or Goodbye Placing a call by number Tap Programs Fonix Voice Apps VoiceDial SettingsExiting VoiceDial Personalizing your VoiceDial Contacts tab Main tab Timing tab Tap OK in the upper right corner to exit VoiceDial Settings Maximum record time Recog tab Voice tab Prefs tab Making an emergency call Additional Dialing InformationMaking an international call SIM Tool Kit Securing Your Phone Tap Settings Personal PasswordLocking the keypad Locking your T-Mobile MDA Synchronizing Information Installing ActiveSync Using ActiveSyncConnecting to a PC via a cable or cradle Connecting to a PC by Infrared Synchronizing Outlook E-mail Synchronizing InformationTools and then Connect via IR Synchronizing Contacts Synchronizing CalendarSynchronizing Tasks Synchronizing Notes ActiveSync Errors Infrared and Bluetooth ConnectionBluetooth Viewing error information Personalizing Your Phone Device Settings Phone Settings Personal tab Device SettingsSystem tab Power Clock & AlarmsRegional Settings Button Lock Input ButtonsYou can also change input options by tapping Options Menus PasswordOwner Information Sounds and Notifications Tap Settings Personal tab Sounds & NotificationsToday Changing the background Tap Settings System tab Clock & Alarms Clock & AlarmsCustomizing the displayed information About Tap Settings System tab Memory PowerTap Settings System tab Power Memory Permanent Save To restore to FlashROMTo back up to FlashROM Keyboard Ring type Phone SettingsRing tone Add Ring Tone Network ServicesMore Page Getting Connected About Connections Connecting to the InternetConnect to the Internet via an ISP Gprs Settings Connecting to a Private NetworkTap Settings Connections CSD Line Type CSD Line Type Chap authentication PAP authenticationPocket Internet Explorer Browsing the Internet Wireless LAN Manager Wireless ManagerChecking Wireless connection status Enabling/Disabling Wireless connection Tap Settings the Connections tab Wlan Checking for Wlan signalTurning on Wlan Application Turning on auto off Adjusting Power Save ModeActivating Leap Selected To manually add a new wireless network Network Cards SettingsTo search for a network to access Wireless tab Add New Connecting to a Terminal Server Terminal Services ClientTo find the IP address the wireless network is using To Look Up an IP Address Disconnecting without ending a session Navigating within Terminal Services ClientDisconnecting and ending a session Improving display performance Using Bluetooth BluetoothBluetooth Settings Bluetooth is active Setting the profiles allows Turning On BluetoothSelect Turn Bluetooth on Select Bluetooth Settings Turn On To Create a new profile Setting Accessibility Properties To Save configuration settings in a profileTo Rename or Delete a profile Service Security Settings Enabling Bluetooth ServicesBluetooth Settings Services tab Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Manager To pair with another device Exchanging Information or Business CardsTo exchange business cards Advanced Bluetooth Connection Wizard Setting up a Bluetooth Hands-free/Headset connection Using a Serial Port ConnectionTap New select Explore a Bluetooth device tap Next To establish a serial connection Bluetooth modems Setting up an ActiveSync via Bluetooth on your T-Mobile MDAConnect to a remote PC To establish an ActiveSync connection on your T-Mobile MDA Bluetooth Personal Area Network Send via BluetoothTo host a Personal Area Network Tap Programs, then open Calendar, Contacts or Tasks Active Connections My ShortcutsTo join a Personal Area Network Connecting via Serial Port or IrDA Wireless ModemSettings on your PC Click Start Settings Control Panel Phone and Modem Options Tap Programs then tap Wireless Modem Connecting via USB PortNext Tap Programs Wireless Modem Connect via Bluetooth Calendar Contacts Tasks Using Microsoft Outlook Create or change an appointment CalendarSend a meeting request 900 PM Set a reminder for an appointment Use the summary screenBeam an appointment Tap Reminder and select Remind me View contacts ContactsCreate or change a contact Tap Programs Contacts New To find a contact Using the summary screenBeam a contact Change options Create or change a task TasksSet a reminder for a task To create a note Beam a taskSend a note by E-mail Beam a notePage Mail Messages MSN Messenger MMS Messages Messaging Features Open Messaging on your T-Mobile MDA III by tapping Setting up an E-mail account Deleting an account Changing options for an accountDownloading messages from a server You cannot delete the text message account Through synchronization Receiving attachmentsThrough a remote IMAP4 E-mail server Composing and sending a message 109 Managing Messages and Folders MSN Messenger features include Setting up an accountSign in to MSN Messenger Signing In and Signing Out To access MMS ComposerMessage Boxes To view message folders To view message options To view and alter program settings To add a picture or video clip Creating a messageTo add text To add audio clips Menu commandsEdit New Slide Sending a message Viewing a messageSending options Page Applications Synchronizing Pocket Word documents Pocket WordDocument conversion Synchronizing Pocket Excel workbooks Pocket ExcelWorkbook conversion Pictures Windows Media PlayerAbout the playlist Play a file on a network Viewing pictures Finding and listing picturesSorting pictures Deleting an image ClearVue PPT To select the time delay between slidesSet pictures as background Customizing pictures View a presentation Conversion settingsNormal Viewer Slide Sorter Set up a slide showNavigating a presentation Move slide up or Move slide down Moving around in a document Zoom feature Sending a fax KSE TruefaxTap Programs KSE Truefax 2.0 New Finishing Receiving a faxTap Programs KSE Truefax Customized templates Using the Fax Viewer Layout PropertiesFax options Installing MIDlets from a PC Installing MIDlets directly from the InternetMIDlet Manager Device memory Running MIDlets Tap Programs MIDlet Manager Menu InstallStopping MIDlets Tap Programs MIDlet Manager Tap Show Running Un-installing MIDlets/MIDlet suites Customizing your display settingsManaging your MIDlets/MIDlet suites Changing the display name of your MIDlets Network Type System InfoMIDlet Security View the MIDlets in it Multimedia Recording Error Messages Starting ZIP ZIPCustomizing View Archive List screen Extracting copying files to another folder About Camera and Album Using Camera and Album File formats that you can view and play in Album include File formats supportedStill-image formats Capture formats Three of the ways you can enter Camera mode areTap Programs Camera Left and Right buttons Camera buttonAction button Up and Down buttons 141 Video Mode MMS Video Mode Picture Theme Mode Zooming In/Out Review Mode Tools menu Adjust View Video, and Modes General tab Reset counter buttonImage tab Prefix type Modes tab Video tab Tap Programs Album Thumbnail view Sending a file via E-mail or MMS To make an annotation on your fileTo make a text annotation To make an audio annotation Assign to Contact To set audio files as Ringtones Options Toolbar Command Bar Detailed View ModeIcons on the Toolbar Images too big for the screen To Reset the Today Screen back to the Default WallpaperTo set as Today wallpaper Slide Show View Full Screen View Mode Maintaining your T-Mobile MDA Appendix a Once installation is completed, tap Programs program icon To add programs using ActiveSyncAdding or Removing Programs To add a program directly from the Internet Managing Memory Delete unnecessary files Backing Up FilesDelete all files and clear the history in Internet Explorer SD and MMC Cards Backing up or restoring your system using xBackup Resetting the T-Mobile MDATo perform a soft reset To perform a full resetPage Regulatory Notices Appendix B European Union Notice Regulatory Agency IDs FCC part 15, 22 and part FCC Compliance StatementFCC ID NM8 Blueangel Statement according to FCC part Important Health and Safety Information 167 Handle battery packs carefullyPage Operating Problems Troubleshooting Settings the System tab the Backlight Brightness tab Screen is dark Check the Brightness setting by tapping ActiveSync Problems Tapping and Writing ProblemsSettings the System tab Screen Align Screen Infrared Connection ProblemsIR port Cable that came with the T-Mobile MDA III without Make sure that your T-Mobile MDA III is turned onAny extra cables or extenders attached Plug the other end of the cable securely into System Information Power SupplyDisplay GSM/GPRS Quad-band Module Index Exchange business cards 109 Exchange Instant Messaging 177 XBackup Zoom 161 Zooming 188 zooming in/out