Palm TREO 600 User's Guide

using your Treo™Includes setup information and instructions for most tasks

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. With

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

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

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

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

Battery life :: 31Battery lifeBattery life depends on individual usage. When used as a phone, yourTreo battery provides approximately 6 hours of tal

first week: using phone,web, andmessaging first week: using phone, web, and messaging :: 3332 :: Where to learn moreWhere to learn moreA quick intro

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

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

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, do o

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

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

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

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

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

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

Browsing the web :: 55Navigating in Wide Page ModeSome web pages, such as maps, are easier to view without the optimizationdone in Optimized Mode. Y

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

Welcome :: 54 :: Table of ContentsWelcomeCongratulations on the purchase of your Treo™ phone. Younow have• an advanced mobile phone*• a Palm Power

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

60 :: Taking pictures with the cameraTaking pictures with the camera :: 61Viewing a picture1. Choose the Pictures view icon .2. Choose the picture

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

read this now: getting started :: 7If you read nothing else...This guide is designed to get you using your Treo quickly, starting with just the basi

Sending and receiving messages with Mail :: 79Deleting selected messages from the InboxWhen you delete a message from the Inbox, it moves to the Del

first two weeks: using organizer features :: 81first two weeks: usingorganizerfeatures4. Choose the Delete tab and set any of the following preference

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

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

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 Do

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 lis

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

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

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

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

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

first month: managing applications :: 99first month:managingapplications Beaming an applicationNot all applications can be beamed. A lock icon appear

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

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

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

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

when you’re ready: customizing your Treo :: 109when you’re ready:customizingyour TreoRenaming an expansion cardIf you change the contents of an expa

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

System Sound settings :: 113System Sound settingsYou can immediately silence all sounds on your Treo, including phoneringtones, Calendar alerts, and

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

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

Treo overview :: 11A. SIM slotB. Camera lensC. SpeakerD. Reset buttonE. Reset tool (within stylus)10 :: Treo overviewA. Phone receiverB. LED (Wire

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

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

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

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

if something happens: help :: 127if something happens: helpViewing private entries in a specific application1. Launch the application that contains t

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Third-party applications :: 145Third-party applicationsSometimes, third-party applications can cause conflicts on your Treo.Third-party applications

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

Voice qualityIs the other person hearing an echo?• Try decreasing the Treo’s volume to avoid coupling or feedback on theother person’s end. This appli

Glossary :: 151Palm Desktop: A PIM application for computers thathelps you manage your personal information and keepyour personal data synchronized

Index :: 153Responsible party(North America) (Europe)palmOne, Inc. Vesey Chrichton400 N. McCarthy Blvd. Buckhurst Court Milpitas, CA 95035 London R

Index :: 155Conflicting events 85ConnectionAC charger 12computer 28, 138headset 52HotSync cable 28, 138Internet 53–59, 129, 135–136,142, 143, 148log

Index :: 157email support 141–142GPRS settings 129password 41, 136preferences 129, 136roaming 110service 32signal strength 35, 134status 15, 35, 110

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

Index :: 159UUninstalling Desktop software138, 139Unlock code 122–123Unresponsive phone 131, 145Untimed events 82, 83Updating data. See HotSyncUpgra

SpecificationsRadioPhone featuresProcessor technologyExpansionBatteryPalm OS versionCameraSizeWeightIRDisplayKeyboardIncluded softwareSystem requiremen

first day: learning the basics :: 17first day: learningthe basicsAdjusting call volumeWhile a call is in progress, press the volume buttons on the sid