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VisorPhone™ Module
User Guide
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Copyright Copyright © 2000 - 2001 Handspring, Inc. All rights reserved. Handspring, Springboard, Visor, VisorPhone, the Handspring logo, and the Springboard logo are trademarks of Hand- spring, Inc., and may be registered in some jurisdictions. Graffiti, HotSync, and Palm OS are registered trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Disclaimer and limitation of liability Handspring, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibil
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Contents Getting Started.................................................................................1 Step 1: Set up your handheld computer.............................................2 Step 2: Insert your SIM card into your VisorPhone .........................3 Step 3: Insert your battery into your VisorPhone .............................4 Step 4: Get to know your phone ........................................................5 Step 5: Connect the phone to your handheld.....................
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Handling Multiple Calls...................................................................25 Placing a call on hold .......................................................................26 Dialing another number while a call is on hold ..............................27 Switching between two calls ............................................................28 Using 3-way calling..........................................................................29 Checking Messages .........................
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Working With SMS Text Messages..................................................49 Enabling SMS and SMS Email ........................................................50 Viewing messages .............................................................................51 Replying to messages........................................................................52 Creating messages ............................................................................53 Creating message greetings and signatures
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Disabling call waiting .......................................................................74 Blocking your phone number for outgoing calls.............................75 Selecting a service provider network ...............................................76 Connecting a headset .......................................................................77 Using the Menus.............................................................................79 Phone application Edit menus ....................
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Getting Started Congratulations on the purchase of your new VisorPhone™ module. Your VisorPhone module integrates the power of a state-of-the-art digital mobile phone with the simplicity of your Handspring handheld computer. To use your VisorPhone, you must first activate your account with your mobile phone service provider. Your account information is located on your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. If a SIM card did not come with your VisorPhone, your service provider will provide
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Speaker Functions as the earpiece on your VisorPhone. Tip: To adjust the volume during a call, press the scroll buttons on the front of your handheld. Phone Turns on your handheld and starts the Phone button application. If another application is running, press this button to switch to the Phone application. If the phone is ringing, press this button to answer calls. SMS Turns on your handheld and starts the SMS Message Message Manager application so you can view, send, and receive Manage
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Step 7: Turn on your phone After the battery is charged, you can begin using your phone. 1. Press the Power button on your VisorPhone for two seconds until you hear a beep. Note: If the Unlock Phone dialog appears, see “Unlocking your phone” on page 73 for instructions. 2. Wait up to two minutes for your VisorPhone to locate your service provider’s network. Do not tap OK. Tip: When your VisorPhone locates the network, the Network Search dialog displays a Welcome message and your service prov
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Step 8: Activate your account If you received a new SIM card with your phone, you need to call your service provider to activate your account. Your service provider’s phone number is located on the materials that came with your VisorPhone module. Once you receive your phone number, it may take a few hours to become fully active. Some service providers send a special message with your phone number. Follow these steps to check the phone number: 1. Make sure your phone is on for at least 30 sec
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Congratulations You’re ready to use your VisorPhone module. Keep these things in mind as you use your new phone: ■ If you travel outside a coverage area, your phone remains on but you can’t make or receive calls. If this occurs, the LED blinks red slowly and the phone periodically tries to register to the network. When you return to a coverage area, the LED blinks green. ■ If you travel outside a coverage area, you can’t receive SMS text messages. However, the messages are stored by the net
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12 Getting Started
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Making Voice Calls There are several ways to make voice calls with your VisorPhone. This chapter describes how to dial a number by: ■ Selecting it from your speed dial list ■ Entering it on the Dialpad ■ Selecting it from your Call History list ■ Selecting it from your Address Book ■ Dialing from another application ■ Returning a missed call ■ Dialing an emergency number After you dial and establish a connection, the Active Call screen appears: Voicemail notification icon Signal strength icon (
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Calling a speed dial number Speed dialing enables you to quickly place a call without entering the number. This is particularly useful for numbers you call often, such as your home or office. Note: This section assumes you’ve already created a speed dial list. To learn how to add numbers to your speed dial list see “Defining speed dial buttons” on page 38. 1. Press the Phone button on your VisorPhone. Tip: If the screen below doesn’t appear, tap the Speed Dial icon . 2. Select the number y
