Sidekick II Reference Guide

Contents

Welcome! 6
I. Device Controls 8
Opening and Closing the Display 8
Phone Controls 9
Control Buttons 10
II. Registration 12
III. Device Basics 16
Battery Charger 16
USB Port 17
Wrist Strap Holder 17
The Jump Screen 18
Title Bar and Indicators 19
Menus 20
Device Settings 21
Sound and Display Controls 21
Backlighting 22
Key Guard Mode 22
Device Privacy Code 23

Customization 24
DefaultLocale Setting 25
Typing and Editing Text 25
Navigating in Text Boxes 25
Deleting Text 26
Entering Special Unicode Characters 26
Cut, Copy, Paste 27
AutoText 27
IV. The Desktop Interface 28
V. Using the Applications 30
Phone
Make a Phone Call 30
Answer a Phone Call 31
Add a Number to Your Speed Dial List 31
Change Your Phone Ringtone 32
Check Your Voice Mail 32
Import Contacts from Your SIM Card 33
Phone Messages
Send a Text Message 33

Web Browser
Browse the Web 34
Bookmark a Web Page 34
Email
Send an Email Message 35
Fetch Email from External Accounts 35
Fetch Email Using Your Device's Web Browser 39
Attach a Photo to an Email Message 39
Address Book
Add a Contact to the Address Book 40
Import Address Book Contacts 41
Calendar
Add an Event to Calendar 42
Notes
Create a Note 43
To Do
Add a Task 43
Camera
Take a Photo 44
Send a Photo by Email 44

Download Fun™ Catalog
Purchase Items 45
Manage Your Purchases 46
Instant Messaging
Sign On 47
Send an Instant Message 47
Switch Between IM Conversations 48
VI. Keyboard Shortcuts 49
VII. Troubleshooting 50
VIII. Handling and Safety Precautions 54
Battery Handling 54
Device Handling and Use 55
Battery Charger Handling 56
Radio Frequency Exposure 57
Regulatory Compliance Information 58
IX. Legal Information 60

Welcome!

Thank you for buying a Sidekick II. Your Sidekick II will change the way you communicate, get organized, and stay connected.

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Your Sidekick II connects seamlessly to wireless networks, which gives you the ability to browse the Internet, exchange instant messages, and send and receive email with image attachments. Other features include a full-featured phone, personal information management (PIM) applications, access to a personal Web portal, a catalog for downloading ringtones and applications to your device, and a built-in camera.

Note

For the latest instructions on all the Sidekick II applications, open the online Owner's Manual from the Help link on the Desktop Interface.

Here's what you'll find in the box:

☑	SIM Card
S	Hands-Free Headset
Start Guide	Start Guide
☐ If any of these items are missing, please contact T-Mobile's Customer Care department. Now, let's get started! سالا OIS Opening and Closing the Display To open the display, press your left thumb on the lower-left corner of the display and gently push in a clockwise direction. The display will spring smoothly into the open position. ＡＤＡＡ 2 Alternatively, use your right index finger to push down gently on the upper-right corner of the display. The screen will spring into the open position. The normal operating position of the device is horizontal, with the wheel on the right side, as shown above. To close the display, reverse the motion to pivot the display counter-clockwise and snap it into the closed position. Warning Do not open or close the display in the wrong direction or you risk damaging your device. Stop if you feel any resistance; the display should spring smoothly into position. Protect the display Join iFixit for free to read the full guide (70 pages) We require a free account to help block bots and preserve iFixit for humans. Sign up Log in View Statistics: Past 24 Hours: 0 Past 7 Days: 13 Past 30 Days: 13 All Time: 13