Handspring Treo 600 User Manual

using yourTreo Includes setup information and instructions for most tasks

10 :: Treo overviewA. Phone receiverB. LED (Wireless Mode and charge indicator)C. Volume buttonsD. PhoneE. CalendarF. Headset jackG. HotSync and pow

Installing applicationsYour Treo comes with several applications built-in and ready to use. You canalso install third-party Palm OS applications, such

Installing applications :: 101Installing applications from a Windows computer1. Double-click the .prc or .pdb file you want to install on your Treo.2

Installing applications from a Macintosh computer1. On your Macintosh, launch Palm Desktop.2. From the HotSync menu, choose Install Handheld Files.3.

Removing applications :: 103Removing applicationsIf you decide that you no longer need an application, or want to free upmemory on your Treo, you ca

Using Application InfoThe Info screens display basic statistics about the applications on your Treo.1. Press Applications Launcher .2. Press Menu .3.

Using expansion cards :: 105Using expansion cardsThe expansion slot on your Treo enables you to add Secure Digital (SD)cards and MultiMedia Cards (M

3. Hold your Treo with the screen facing you and the card with the notch inthe lower-right corner next to the camera lens.4. Insert the card into the

Using expansion cards :: 107Copying applications to an expansion cardYou can copy applications between your Treo and your expansion card.1. Press Ap

Renaming an expansion cardIf you change the contents of an expansion card, you may at some pointwant to rename the card to better match its contents.1

when you’re ready: customizing your Treo :: 109when you’re ready:customizingyour Treo

Treo overview :: 11A. SIM slotB. Camera lensC. SpeakerD. Reset buttonE. Reset tool (within stylus)IMPORTANT: Treo’s speakerincludes a large magnet,

Phone settingsSelecting ring tones and messaging alert tonesYou can set different tones and volumes for incoming phone calls, Calendaralarms, and Mail

Phone settings :: 111• Mail• Message Tone: A message arrives with automatic delivery• Calendar• Alarm Sound: The tone played the first time your alar

Assigning a caller ID picture1. Press Phone .2. Press Up to access your Favorites buttons. 3. Highlight the Favorites button you want to give a pictur

System Sound settings :: 113System Sound settingsYou can immediately silence all sounds on your Treo, including phone ringtones, Calendar alerts, an

Display and appearanceTurning on the keyboard backlight1. Press Option then . The backlight illuminates the keys, and thescreen dims slightly.2. The

Display and appearance :: 115Changing the screen fontYou can change the screen font in Calendar, Contacts, Memo Pad,Messaging, and To Do List.1. Lau

Applications Launcher settingsArranging applications by categoryYou can assign an application to a category and then display a specificcategory of appl

Button settings :: 117Button settingsButtons PreferencesButtons Preferences let you choose which applications are associated withthe buttons on your

Date and time settingsSetting the date and timeDate & Time Preferences enable you to set the time, date, time zone, anddaylight savings setting fo

Date and time settings :: 119Setting date and time formatsFormats Preferences enable you to choose number conventions based ongeographic regions. Fo

Charging the batteryBefore using your Treo, you need to charge the battery. It may not turn on atall when you first remove it from the box. We recommen

General PreferencesGeneral Preferences enable you to set the auto shutoff interval, the beamreceive feature, sounds, and screen colors for your Treo.

Locking your phone and data :: 121Locking your phone and dataYour Treo includes several features that help you protect your phonefrom inadvertent us

Auto-Keyguard and touchscreen lockoutAuto-Keyguard lets you automatically lock the keyboard after a period ofinactivity.1. Press Applications Launcher

Locking your phone and data :: 123Your SIM card locks again when you turn off Wireless Mode and then turn itback on. To permanently unlock your SIM

Setting Owner PreferencesYou can use Owner Preferences to record information that you want toassociate with your Treo, such as your name, company name

Locking your phone and data :: 125Private recordsIn most applications you can mark individual entries as private. All privateentries remain visible

Viewing private entries in a specific application1. Launch the application that contains the private entries you want to display.2. Press Menu .3. From

if something happens: help :: 127if something happens: help

Upgrading from another PalmPowered deviceTo transfer all compatible applications and data from your previous device toyour new Treo: 1. Perform a Ho

Upgrading from another Palm Powered device :: 129• Applications Launcher: Some previous Palm Powered devices called thisthe Home screen. To access t

Inserting the SIM cardYour Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains account information suchas your phone number and voicemail access number. To

Trouble installing PalmDesktop?The CD included with your Treo installs the software and drivers that let yousynchronize with Palm Desktop software or

Resetting your Treo :: 131Resetting your TreoSoft resetA soft reset is similar to restarting a computer. If your Treo is not respondingor you have t

Hard resetA hard reset erases all data and third-party software on your Treo. Neverperform a hard reset without first trying a soft and system reset. Y

Screen :: 133ScreenThe screen appears blank1. Look closely at the screen. If you can see a dim image, try adjusting thescreen contrast and brightnes

Network connectionSignal strength is weak1. If standing, move about 10 feet in any direction.2. In a building, move near a window. Open any metal blin

Network connection :: 135I can’t tell if data services are availableThe following icons indicate data services:Wireless Mode is on and a GPRS networ

• Contact your mobile service provider to verify that your subscription planincludes high-speed data services and that these services have beencorrect

Synchronization (HotSync) :: 137Synchronization (HotSync)Synchronization lets you back up your Treo data onto your computer. If youever need to perf

3. Verify with your computer hardware vendor that your operating systemsupports your internal USB Controller.4. Perform a soft reset (see page 131).5.

Synchronization (HotSync) :: 139HotSync operation finishes but data does not appearwhere it should1. Make sure you’re synchronizing with the intended

Turning Treo on and offYou can use the Palm OS features of your Treo independently of thewireless features and applications. Therefore, the screen and

MailI can’t receive emailFirst, make sure you have Internet access: launch the Blazer web browser tosee if you can view a web page you’ve successfully

Mail :: 141•Some email preferences may not work with your Treo or your mobilenetwork’s capabilities. To view these settings, press Menu , thenfrom t

First, obtain this information from your mobile service provider*: • Does the Internet connection they provide support sending SMTP emails?• Is there

Web :: 143WebI can’t access a pageFirst, make sure you have Internet access: launch Blazer and try to view a webpage you’ve loaded before. Press Men

CameraThe Camera application takes pictures at Small picture size (160x120pixels) and Large picture size (640x480 pixels, or .3 megapixel). Here areso

Third-party applications :: 145Third-party applicationsOn rare occasions, third-party applications can cause conflicts on your Treo.Third-party appli

ErrorsYour Treo is designed to minimize interruptions, when a system error occurs.If Treo encounters a system error, it automatically resets itself an

Making room on your Treo :: 147Making room on your TreoIf you store a large number of records, or install many third-partyapplications, the internal

Glossary148 :: GlossaryALS (Alternate Line Service): A service thatenables two phone numbers to coexist on onephone/SIM. The Treo phone supports ALS

Glossary :: 149Palm Desktop: A PIM application for computers thathelps you manage your personal information and keepyour personal data synchronized

Making your first callWe recommend that you charge your Treo for a full three hours (or until theLED is solid green) before using it for the first time.

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Index :: 151index5-way navigation control 10, 15,18–21, 26, 36–40, 42–44,47–48, 50–51, 82, 95, 121,128, 129, 1455-way calling. See Conference callsA

Conflicting events 85ConnectionAC charger 12computer 28, 138headset 52HotSync cable 28, 138Internet 53–59, 129, 135–136,142, 143, 148log 140MMS 72mobi

Index :: 153emergency numbers 121Extra Digits 42, 50from Call Log 38from Contacts list 36, 95–96from text message 38, 65from web page 38, 57last num

International characters 23–24, 64,148IR. See InfraredItems. See To Do ListKKeyboardaccented characters 23–24, 148backlight 14, 22, 31, 114, 129beami

Index :: 155email support 141–142GPRS settings 129password 41, 136preferences 129, 136roaming 110service 32signal strength 35, 134status 15, 35, 110

SSafety 31, 150Savingattachments 70, 71, 141messages 66, 69, 72, 75pictures 60, 63, 70sounds 71web page 55Scheduling events 82–84Screenauto-off interv

Index :: 157UUninstalling Desktop software138, 139Unlock code 122–123Unresponsive phone 131, 145Untimed events 82, 83Updating data. See HotSyncUpgra

SpecificationsRadioPhone featuresProcessor technologyExpansionBatteryPalm OS versionCameraSizeWeightIRDisplayKeyboardIncluded softwareSystem requiremen

Adjusting call volumeWhile a call is in progress, press the volume buttons on the side of your Treoto adjust call volume.A. Volume buttonsWhat’s my nu

first day: learning the basics :: 17first day: learningthe basics

Moving around the Treo screenTo move around the Treo screen, you can use the 5-way navigation control,or tap items on the screen with the stylus. Wi

•Tap an onscreen scroll arrow:•Press Option and Up or Down to scroll to the next page ofinformation within the current record. •When inside a text fi

CopyrightCopyright © 2003 Handspring, Inc. All rights reserved. Treo and the Treo logo are trademarks of Handspring, Inc.,and may be registered in som

You can also use the stylus to highlight text on the screen. When text ishighlighted it appears in reverse type.• Drag the stylus across the text you

1. Press Menu to display an application’s menus.2. Press Right and Left to switch between menus.3. Press Up and Down to highlight a menu item.4. P

Using the keyboardA. OptionB. Shift/FindC. AltD. SpaceE. Applications LauncherF. MenuG. ReturnH. BackspaceUsing the keyboard backlight•To turn on the

Entering lowercase and uppercase letters •To type lowercase letters, press the desired keys. •To type an uppercase letter, press Shift , then type a

24 :: Symbols and accented charactersSymbols and accented charactersType... then press Alt Type... then press Alt Type... then press Alt to ch

Launching applicationsEach of the three application buttons on the front of the Treo can be used tolaunch two applications. To access a button’s prima

Button Primary application Secondary applicationPhone + Blazer®Web BrowserCalendar + CalculatorSMS + MailScreen (on/off) + KeyguardIn Palm OS, you acc

Setting up your computerSynchronization lets you enter information on your computer (using PalmDesktop or Microsoft Outlook for Windows) and then effic

Connecting your Treo to your computer1. Plug the AC charger into a wall outlet. If necessary connect an adapter.2. Connect the charger to the short en

Installing the Palm Desktop synchronization software onyour computerYour computer needs to have all its resources available to install thesoftware. Fo

Contents3 Contents5 Welcome6 If you read nothing else...7 read this now: getting started8What you’ll need9 Treo overview12 Charging the battery13 Inse

Synchronizing contacts andother personal dataBefore you can synchronize your contacts and other personal data, youmust install the Palm Desktop softwa

Battery life :: 31Battery lifeBattery life depends on individual usage. When used as a phone, yourTreo battery provides approximately 5 hours of tal

32 :: Where to learn moreWhere to learn moreA quick introduction to your new Treo•Tutorial: The Tutorial teaches you how to use many features of you

first week: using phone,web, andmessaging first week: using phone, web, and messaging :: 33

Phone overview The Phone application lets you make and receive calls, store informationabout your contacts, and store Favorites for contacting people

You can monitor the status of several items, using icons at the top of thePhone screen:Network name Displays the name of a mobile service provider whe

Dialing callsYour Treo offers several options for making phone calls. As you get familiarwith your Treo, you’ll discover which method you prefer.Diali

Dialing calls :: 37Dialing with a Favorites buttonBefore you can use Favorites buttons, you must create some Favoritesentries. See page 49.1. Press

Dialing from a web page or text messageTreo recognizes most phone numbers that appear in web pages or textmessages.1. Use the 5-way navigation control

Receiving callsTo receive calls, Wireless Mode must be on. This is different from havingjust the screen turned on (see page 14).To answer a call, d

4 :: Table of Contents109 when you’re ready:customizing your Treo110Phone settings113 System Sound settings114 Display and appearance116 Application

Using voicemailSetting up voicemail 1. Turn on Wireless Mode, as described on page 14.2. Press Phone .3. Use the 5-way navigation control to access Fa

Voicemail notificationWhen you have a new voicemail message, you are notified with an alert.A voicemail icon may also appear near the top of your scree

Managing active callsWhen you make or receive a call, the Active Call view appears. Use the 5-waynavigation control to access the onscreen buttons in

More ways to manage callsTreo offers many advanced telephone features, including call waiting,conference calling, and call forwarding. Making a second

Answering a second call (call waiting)When you are on an active call, you can receive a second call. When thesecond call comes in, the Call Waiting di

Forwarding all callsYou can forward all of your calls to another telephone number. You can alsoselectively forward certain calls (see page 46). Keep i

Forwarding calls under certain conditionsYou can forward calls to another number when the line is busy, a call isunanswered, Wireless Mode is off, or

Managing contacts :: 47Managing contactsContacts is a view in Phone. If you are familiar with Palm Powered devices,you may recognize this applicatio

Viewing or changing contact information1. In the Contacts list, begin typing one of the following for the contact youwant to view or edit:• First init

Defining Favorites buttonsTreo provides 50 programmable Favorites buttons for quick access to thefollowing common tasks: •Dialing a phone number (speed

Welcome :: 5WelcomeCongratulations on the purchase of your Handspring™ Treo™phone. You now have• an advanced mobile phone*•a Palm Powered™ organizer

Creating a speed dial Favorites button1. Press Phone .2. Use the 5-way navigation control to access your Favorites buttons. 3. Choose a blank button.4

Defining Favorites buttons :: 51Creating an application, message or web link Favorites button1. Press Phone .2. Use the 5-way navigation control to a

Using a phone headsetYou can connect a phone headset for hands-free operation. If you need touse your phone while driving and this is permitted in you

Browsing the web :: 53Browsing the web Blazer Web Browser on your Treo provides quick and easy access to webpages. You can view the regular sites y

Navigating in Wide Page ModeSome web pages, such as maps, are easier to view without the optimizationdone in Optimized Mode. You may want to view thes

Browsing the web :: 554. If desired, change the Name and Description.5. Choose OK6. Use the stylus to drag and drop the new bookmark into a slot on

Editing or deleting a bookmark or saved page1. From the Bookmarks view, press Menu . 2. From the Bookmarks menu, choose Edit Bookmarks.3. Choose the b

Browsing the web :: 57Downloading files from a web pageBlazer lets you download files that are useable on your Treo, such as newapplications or pict

Using the History listThe History list stores the addresses of the last 100 pages you visited.Items in the History list are sorted chronologically.1.

Browsing the web :: 594. Choose Advanced and set any of the following preferences:• Set limit on memory for storing recently viewed pages (cache):

If you read nothing else...This guide is designed to get you using your Treo quickly, starting with just the basics. As you becomemore comfortable wit

60 :: Taking pictures with the cameraTaking pictures with the cameraYour Treo includes a camera that lets you take pictures, send them to otherpeopl

Ta king pictures with the camera :: 61Viewing a picture1. Choose the Pictures view icon .2. Choose the picture you want to view. 3. Choose Done.Send

Moving pictures1. From the Pictures view, choose the picture you want to move. 2. Press Menu .3. From the Picture menu, choose Move (/M).4. Choose the

Ta king pictures with the camera :: 63• Play capture sound: Plays a sound to confirm picture capture.• Confirm before deleting: If checked, Camera ask

SMS SMS messages are brief notes that you exchange with other mobile phonesthat have SMS capability (also known as short messaging). Long messageswith

SMS :: 65Receiving messagesWhen your phone is on and in an area of wireless coverage, you willautomatically receive SMS messages sent to you. You ca

Managing your messagesThe status icons that appear next to each message in the Inbox, Outbox,and Sent folders indicate the following: An incoming mess

SMS :: 67Chatting with SMSWhen you exchange more than one SMS message with a single contact,your messages are grouped into a chat session. The upper

• Chat: Your preferences for chat sessions.• Show timestamps in chats: Indicate whether you want to see thedate and time stamps of each message in the

MMS :: 69MMS MMS (multimedia messaging) is used for messages consisting of pictures,text, and sounds presented as one or more pages. You can includ

read this now: getting started :: 7read this now: gettingstarted

5. If the recipient is in your Contacts list, start typing the first few letters ofthe recipient’s name. Otherwise, type the number of a phone thatsupp

MMS :: 71Viewing/playing a multimedia message1. From the Inbox, choose the message you want to view.2. If there are sounds or multiple pages, playba

Customizing your MMS settings1. Press Menu .2. From the Options menu, choose Preferences.3. Set any of the following preferences:• Automatically deliv

Sending and receiving messages with Mail :: 73Sending and receivingmessages with Mail If you have activated data services (such as GPRS), you’re rea

1. Press Applications Launcher .2. Choose the Mail icon. 3. Choose the pick list, then select your email service provider. If your emailservice provid

Sending and receiving messages with Mail :: 753. Enter the subject and message text. To move between fields, press Up or Down .4. Choose Send to con

Receiving and viewing messagesBy default, your Treo will automatically send and receive messages (seepage 79 for more details). You can manually send

Sending and receiving messages with Mail :: 77Viewing attachmentsThere are a number of attachment types you can open with the built-insoftware on yo

Deleting selected messages from the InboxWhen you delete a message from the Inbox, it moves to the Deleted folderwhich stores the 200 most recently de

Sending and receiving messages with Mail :: 79Customizing your Mail settingsIf you have multiple email accounts, you can customize the Mail settings

What you’ll needAs you work through the instructions in this guide, you’ll need all the itemsthat came in the Treo box (see page 9) as well as the fol

4. Choose the Delete tab and set any of the following preferences:• Confirm message deletion: Asks if you’re sure you want to delete amessage before er

first two weeks: using organizer features :: 81first two weeks: usingorganizerfeatures

Calendar Displaying your calendar•Press Calendar repeatedly to cycle through the various active views.• Use the 5-way navigation control to move to a

Calendar :: 83Adding an alarm reminder to an event1. In Calendar, highlight the event.2. Choose Details.3. Check the Alarm box and choose the number

Scheduling a repeating event1. Create an event, then highlight it.2. Choose Details.3. Choose the Repeat box, then choose a repeat interval. 4. For we

Calendar :: 85• Button Views: The views that appear when you press Calendar repeatedly. By default, you see Day and Month Views, but you can alsosee

Customizing To Do List preferences for your calendarYou can display To Do List items in your calendar to keep on top of your tasks.1. Press Calendar u

To Do List :: 87To Do List You can use To Do List as a reminder of tasks you need to complete and tokeep a record of complete tasks. Adding a To

3. Set any of the following: • Priority: Choose the Priority number for this item (1 is mostimportant). Later you can arrange your To Do List based on

To Do List :: 89Customizing To Do ListThe To Do Preferences screen enables you to control the appearance of theTo Do list screen.1. In the To Do

Treo overviewYou should have received all of the following components in the Treo box:Hardware•Treo handset•AC charger•USB HotSync®cable• headset• ele

Memo Pad Memos are a great way to store notes on your Treo. Creating a memo1. Press Applications Launcher .2. Choose the pick list in the upper-right

CityTime :: 91CityTime The CityTime world clock displays the day and time in your home city and infour other cities around the globe. Whether you’re

Selecting remote citiesIn addition to your Home City, you can display the day and time for fourother cities anywhere around the globe. These other cit

Calculator :: 93Calculator Calculator includes a basic calculator, plus an advanced calculator withscientific, financial and conversion functions. Swi

•Statistics: Statistical functions such as sum, factorial and randomnumber generator.•Weight/Temp: Weight and temperature conversions for metric andEn

Looking up contacts and other information :: 95Looking up contacts and otherinformationWith the built-in search features on your Treo, you can find i

For example, entering SM displays Smilla Anderson, John Smith, andSally Martin as shown above. Entering JSM finds only John Smith.4. Do one of the foll

Beaming information :: 97Beaming informationYour Treo is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that lets you beam informationto another Palm Powered d

Beaming an applicationNot all applications can be beamed. A lock icon appears on the Beamscreen next to applications that cannot be beamed.1. Press A

first month: managing applications :: 99first month:managingapplications