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User GuideYour Palm® Centro™690 Smart Device
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CONTENTS iiiContentsWelcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1What’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1What do I need to get started? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Where can I learn more? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Chapter 1: Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Centro™ 690 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Inserting the SIM card and battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Maximizing battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Making your first call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Setting up your computer for synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Synchronizing information—the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Chapter 2: Moving around on your Palm Centro 690 smart device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Moving around the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Opening applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Chapter 3: Your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Turning your Centro™690 smart device on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Using voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51What can I do when I’m on a call? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52How many minutes have I used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Entering names and phone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Defining favorite buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
CONTENTSivUsing a hands-free device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Customizing phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73What are all those icons? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Chapter 4: Your email and other messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Your email application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85The VersaMail® application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Instant Messaging (IM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Chapter 5: Your connections to the web and wireless devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Connecting your computer to the Internet through your Centro™ 690 . . . . . . . . . . 125Connecting with Bluetooth devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Chapter 6: Your photos, videos, and music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Camera and Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Pictures & Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Pocket Tunes™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Chapter 7: Your personal information organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Chapter 8: Your memos and documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167Documents To Go® Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171Chapter 9: Your application and info management tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Using Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
CONTENTS vViewing and using the alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176Installing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178Removing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180Viewing application info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Sending information with Bluetooth® wireless technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182Beaming information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184Synchronizing information—advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187Using expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193Chapter 10: Your personal settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199System sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201Display and appearance settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202Applications settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205Locking your Centro and info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214Connecting to a VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216Chapter 11: Common questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219Upgrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221Desktop software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223Resetting your Centro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235Hands-free devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
CONTENTSviCamera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243Making room on your Centro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244Third-party applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
WELCOME 1WelcomeCongratulations on the purchase of your Palm®Centro™ 690 smart device! In one compact and indispensable device, you now have all of the following:•Phone application for making and receiving calls•Contacts application that stores the names, phone numbers, and even pictures of friends, family, business contacts—everyone you stay in touch with•Email application for receiving and sending email (business and personal) •Palm OS® by ACCESS personal info applications for storing your appointments, to-do lists, memos, and more•Expansion card slot that accepts micro SD cards (sold separately) for storing music files, videos, dictionaries, games, and lots of other applications•An SXGA 1.3 megapixel (1280 x 1024) digital camera for snapping photos and capturing short videos •Text and multimedia messaging•MP3 player•Applications for reading, creating, and editing Microsoft Office files and viewing PDF files•Desktop synchronization software for entering names, addresses, and more on your computer, and then transferring them to your Centro 690 with one press of a buttonWhat’s in the box?You should have received all the following items in the box:Hardware•Centro 690•SIM card (not included with all models; preinstalled in Centro 690 on some models; see Inserting the SIM card and battery for details)
WELCOME2•Rechargeable battery•AC charger•USB sync cable•HeadsetDocumentation and software•Getting Started Guide•Quickstart Guide•Palm Software Installation CD, which includes the following:•Palm®Desktop software•Bonus software for your Centro 690•User Guide: Your Palm Centro 690 Smart Device (this guide) •Palm warrantyWhat do I need to get started?This guide helps you set up your Centro 690 and quickly learn to use it. To get started, you need all the items that came in the Centro 690 box (see What’s in the box? ), plus the following:•Appropriate service contracts. Phone and text messaging services require a service contract with your network operator Web, email, and multimedia messaging services require a service contract and data services from your network operator. Data speeds vary based on network availability and capacity.Please contact your network operator for details about your data service options.•A SIM card. To use your Centro 690 on your network, you must insert the SIM card into your Centro 690.•If your Centro 690 box did not contain a SIM card, you need to contact your network operator to get one. KEY TERMSIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card The smartcard that you insert into your Centro 690 and that identifies you to the mobile network. It contains your mobile account information, such as your phone number and the services to which you subscribe. Phone book entries and SMS messages can also be stored on the SIM card.
WELCOME 3•A location where you are within coverage of your network.•An electrical outlet.•The computer with which you want to synchronize your personal information.Where can I learn more?Whether you’re on the go or at your computer, there are several ways to learn more about using your Palm®Centro™ 690 smart device.For a quick introductionQuick Tour: The Quick Tour introduces you to many of the features on your Centro 690. It is already installed on your Centro, and you can open it any time. Press Applications , and then select Quick Tour .Tu t o ri a l : The Palm 680 Tutorial explains how to make calls, browse the web, and send and receive email. Find the tutorial on the web at go.palm.com/centro690/. While using your CentroOn-device User Guide: A copy of this guide is included on your Centro 690. The on-device guide is specially formatted for your Centro 690 screen. To view the on-device guide, press Applications , and then select My Centro .Tips: Many of the built-in applications include helpful tips for getting the most out of your Centro. To view these tips, open an application, press Menu , select Options, and then select Tips. Many dialog boxes have a Tips icon in the upper-right corner. Select the Tips icon to learn about the tasks you can perform in that dialog box.Online support from Palm: For up-to-date downloads, troubleshooting, and support information, go togo.palm.com/centro690/.If you need more informationBooks: Many books on Palm OS® devices are available in local or online book retailers (look in the computers section), or visit go.palm.com/centro690/.
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CHAPTER1Setting upYou’re about to discover the many things about your Palm®Centro™ 690 smart device that will help you better manage your life and have fun, too. As you become more familiar with your Centro 690, you’ll want to personalize the settings and add applications to make it uniquely yours. But first, take the few easy steps in this chapter to set up your Centro 690 and get it running.Benefits•Know where your Centro 690 controls are located•Start using your Centro 690 right away•Establish a link between your Centro 690 and your computer
In this chapterCentro™ 690 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Inserting the SIM card and battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Charging the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Maximizing battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Making your first call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Setting up your computer for synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Synchronizing information—the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SETTING UPCENTRO™ 690 OVERVIEW 71CHAPTERCentro™ 690 overviewFront viewIndicator light (phone and charge indicator)5-way navigator and Center buttonEarpieceMenuPhone Send Side buttonVolume Messaging ApplicationsPower/EndCalendarStylusLanyard loop
SETTING UPCENTRO™ 690 OVERVIEW81CHAPTERBack viewTIPProtect your screen. Be careful to store your Centro 690 away from items that might scratch or crush the screen. Your Centro 690 comes with a screen protector. Visit go.palm.com/centro690/ to find carrying cases and other useful accessories.DID YOU KNOW?When your Centro 690 screen is on, you can change your button settings and select an application of your choice; see Reassigning buttons for details.Camera lens Battery door SpeakerSelf-portrait mirror Multi-connectorHeadset jackMicrophoneExpansion card slotStylusInfrared (IR) portLanyard loop
SETTING UPINSERTING THE SIM CARD AND BATTERY 91CHAPTERIMPORTANT The Centro 690 speaker includes a large magnet, so be sure to keep your Centro 690 away from credit cards or other items that could be demagnetized.Top viewInserting the SIM card and batteryYour SIM card contains account information such as your phone number and voicemail access number. To use the phone, email, or web features, the SIM card must be inserted into your Centro 690.NOTE Your SIM card may already be installed in your Centro 690. Follow steps 1 through 3 to check. If a SIM card did not come with your Centro 690, you may already have one. If the SIM card does not work, contact your network operator.1Press the battery door near the top and slide the battery door downward to remove it from your Centro 690.2If the battery is installed, remove it. (See Replacing the battery for details.)DID YOU KNOW?The Ringer switch silences all sounds at once. You don’t need to hunt for Off buttons all over the device.Ringer switchBattery door
SETTING UPINSERTING THE SIM CARD AND BATTERY101CHAPTER3If the SIM card is already installed, skip to step 7.4Remove the stylus.5Align the notch on the SIM card with the right side of the SIM holder.6Insert the straight end of the SIM card into the SIM holder, and then push the SIM card forward until it fits into place.7Align the metal contacts on the battery with the contacts inside the battery compartment, insert the battery into the compartment at a 45-degree angle, and then press it into place.Battery contactsCentro 690 contacts
SETTING UPCHARGING THE BATTERY 111CHAPTERIMPORTANT Use the battery that came with your Centro 690. Do not use a battery from another Centro model in your Centro 690. Similarly, do not use the Centro 690 battery in another Centro model. Using a battery that is designed for another Centro model can damage your Centro 690. For info on replacement batteries, see Replacing the battery.NOTE Unauthorized batteries will not power your Centro. Only a Palm approved battery will wake up and power your Centro. If your Centro does not turn on, check to see whether an unauthorized battery has been inserted in your Centro. 8Slide the battery door onto the back of the Centro 690 until it clicks into place.9Your Centro screen wakes up and begins the setup process. When the language selection screen appears, select the language you want to use, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Centro.IMPORTANT Always use the same language for your Centro, your computer operating system, and your desktop synchronization software. Otherwise, you may lose information or have difficulty with synchronization. Support is not provided for mismatched language setups.NOTE If the correct battery is inserted and your Centro still does not turn on, you need to connect it to the AC charger. Make sure the AC charger is plugged in to a wall outlet. If your Centro still does not turn on after being connected to the AC charger for five minutes, do a soft reset. See Performing a soft reset.Charging the batteryThe battery comes with a sufficient charge to complete the setup process and activate your phone. After activation, we recommend charging your Centro 690 for three hours (or until the indicator light is TIPThe power-saving feature turns off the Centro screen after a period of inactivity. To wake up the screen, press and release Power/End, and then press Center on the 5-way to turn off Keyguard.
SETTING UPCHARGING THE BATTERY121CHAPTERsolid green) to give it a full charge. See Maximizing battery life for tips on maximizing the life of your Centro battery.1Plug the AC charger into a wall outlet.2Connect the charger cable to the bottom of your Centro 690. Make sure the arrow on the connector is facing up, toward the screen.3To confirm that your Centro 690 is being charged, check the indicator light on your Centro 690. •Solid red indicates that your Centro 690 is being charged.•Solid green indicates that your Centro 690 is fully charged.TIPTo avoid draining the battery, charge your Centro 690 every day, especially if you use your phone often.DID YOU KNOW?If your battery ever becomes fully drained, your info is still stored safely on your Centro 690 until you connect your Centro 690 to a power source and charge the battery. DID YOU KNOW?You can also trickle-charge your Centro 690 without the AC charger by connecting it to your computer with the sync cable. Trickle-charging takes longer, however. Be sure to plug your computer into a power source, or your Centro 690 could drain the computer’s battery. For the quickest charge time, use the AC charger. TIPWhen trickle-charging your Centro 690 with the sync cable, the indicator light may not turn on. To make sure the battery is being charged, check the onscreen battery indicator. Indicator light
SETTING UPCHARGING THE BATTERY 131CHAPTERWhen your Centro is on (see Turning your Centro™690 smart device on and off), the onscreen battery icon displays the charging status:TIPIf the battery is fully drained, it may take a few moments for the indicator light to turn on when you begin charging. TIPIf the indicator light does not turn on when you connect your Centro 690 to the AC charger, double-check the cable connection and the electrical outlet to which it is connected.A red lightning bolt indicates that the battery is connected to an electrical outlet and is being charged.A green lightning bolt indicates that the battery is connected to an electrical outlet and is fully charged.A partial battery without a lightning bolt indicates that the battery is not connected to an electrical outlet and it has some power.An almost empty battery that is red at the bottom indicates that you need to charge the battery immediately.TIPTo see the remaining battery charge expressed as a percentage, tap the onscreen battery icon.Battery icon
SETTING UPMAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE141CHAPTERMaximizing battery lifeBattery life depends on how you use your Centro 690. You can maximize the life of your battery by following a few easy guidelines:IMPORTANT Use the battery that came with your Centro 690. Do not use a battery from another Centro in your Centro 690. Similarly, do not use the Centro 690 battery in another Centro. Using a battery that is designed for another Centro can damage your Centro 690. For info on replacement batteries, see Replacing the battery.Unauthorized batteries will not power your Centro. Only a battery approved by Palm will wake up and power your Centro. If your Centro does not turn on, check to see whether an unauthorized battery has been inserted in your Centro. •Charge your Centro 690 whenever you can. Charge it overnight. The battery has a much longer useful life when it is topped off frequently than when it is charged after it is fully drained.•The wireless features (phone, email, messaging, and web) and media features (camera, media players, eBooks, and games) of your Centro 690 consume more power than its organizer features. Speakerphone usage also consumes more power than using the earpiece. If you use the wireless, speakerphone, and media features often, keep an eye on the battery icon and charge when necessary.•If you don’t plan to use the wireless features on your Centro for a while, turn off your phone (see Turning your Centro™690 smart device on and off) and let all calls be picked up by voicemail.TIPYou can buy an extra battery as a spare for long plane trips or periods of heavy use. To purchase batteries that are compatible with your Centro 690, go to go.palm.com/mycentro690.
SETTING UPMAKING YOUR FIRST CALL 151CHAPTER•As with any mobile phone, if you are in an area with no wireless coverage, your Centro searches for a signal, which consumes power. If you cannot move to an area of better coverage, temporarily turn off your phone. While your phone is off, you can continue to use the nonwireless features of your Centro.•Turn down the screen brightness (see Adjusting the brightness).•Decrease the settings in Power Preferences and turn off Beam Receive (see Optimizing power settings).•Turn off the Bluetooth® feature if you’re not using it. See Connecting to a Bluetooth® hands-free device.Making your first call1Press Phone .2If prompted, press Center to turn off Keyguard (see Locking your keyboard (Keyguard) for more info).TIPIf Check SIM Card appears in the title bar, see Inserting the SIM card and battery. TIPIf a blank space appears in the title bar, the phone is either searching for a network or you’re outside a wireless coverage area. It may take a few moments for the title bar to display a network name. If you believe you are in a wireless coverage area and this problem persists, contact your network operator for assistance.
SETTING UPMAKING YOUR FIRST CALL161CHAPTER3Press Left to select the Dial Pad tab.4Tap the onscreen Dial Pad to enter the number you want to call.5Press Send to dial the number.6If prompted, press Center to select Ye s and turn on your phone.7After you finish the call, press Power/End to end the call.Adjusting call volumeWhile a call is in progress, press the Vol ume button on the side of your Centro 690 to adjust the call volume.•To increase the volume, press the upper half of the Volu me button.•To decrease the volume, press the lower half of the Volume button.Dial PadFavorites Main ContactsCall LogStatus iconsTIPIf you are inside a coverage area and cannot complete a call, contact your network operator for assistance.VolumeSide button
SETTING UPSETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER FOR SYNCHRONIZATION 171CHAPTERWhat’s my phone number?1Make sure your phone is on (see Turning your phone on and off).2Press Phone .3Press Menu .4Select Options, and then select Phone Info.Setting up your computer for synchronizationBefore you can synchronize the info on your computer and the info on your Centro, you need to install the desktop synchronization software and connect the sync cable to your computer.You can use either Palm® Desktop software (included) or Microsoft Outlook for Windows (sold separately) as your desktop software. Not familiar with synchronization? See Synchronizing information—the basics.System requirementsYour computer should meet the following minimum system profiles for Windows or Mac computers.Windows XP SP2, Windows Media Center Edition 2005, and Vista:•32MB of available memory (RAM)•170MB of free hard disk spaceTIPIf your phone number doesn’t appear in Phone Info, make sure your SIM card is properly inserted into your Centro 690. If your phone number still does not appear in Phone Info, look for the number on the plastic holder to which the SIM card was attached. If you still need assistance, please contact your network operatorLook here for your phone number
SETTING UPSETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER FOR SYNCHRONIZATION181CHAPTER•CD drive•Available USB portMac OS X version 10.3 to 10.5:•128MB of total memory (RAM)•190MB of free hard disk space•CD drive•Available USB portUpgrading from another Palm® OS by ACCESS deviceNOTE If you are setting up your first Palm OS device, skip ahead to Installing the desktop synchronization software.When you install the desktop software from the Palm Software Installation CD, some third-party applications may be quarantined because they are not compatible with the Palm OS software version 5.4.9 on your Centro 690. Quarantined files are not installed on your Centro 690, nor are they deleted. These files are placed in a new folder on your computer: C:\Program Files\Palm\<device name>\PalmOS5 Incompatible Apps. (Can’t find a Palm folder in Program Files? Then look for a folder labeled palmOne or Handspring instead. For more info, see I can’t find my user folder.)IMPORTANT Synchronize your Centro with only the version of Palm Desktop software included with your device. Older versions may not work correctly.You can transfer all compatible applications and information from your previous Palm OS device—whether it’s a handheld or a Centro—to your new Centro 690, so long as the space taken up by all the info you want to transfer is 64MB or less. This includes your calendar events, contacts, memos, and tasks, as well as your application settings and any compatible third-party applications and files.1Calculate how much space your apps and info occupy on your previous Palm OS device.TIPWe do not recommend using third-party utilities that back up your old device’s information onto an expansion card and then transfer the info to your Centro 690. Such methods transfer all applications to your Centro 690, including those that are not designed to work with Palm OS version 5.4.9.
SETTING UPSETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER FOR SYNCHRONIZATION 191CHAPTER•In Applications View, open the menus. •Select Info on the App menu. •At the bottom of the screen, select Size.•Look at the numbers on the Free Space line and subtract the number on the left from the number on the right to calculate the space used. For example, on the device shown here, 22.4 – 17.5 = 4.9. This means that 4.9MB of space is occupied on this device.2If the space occupied on your previous device is 64MB or less, go to step 3. If the space occupied is greater than 64MB, do any of the following to reduce the storage space you’re using before you go to the next step:•Delete any third-party applications that you no longer use.•Move large files, such as eBooks and images, to an expansion card.•Move third-party applications to an expansion card.•Purge old info in applications such as Calendar (Date Book), Tasks (To Do), and email. Refer to the documentation that came with your previous device for instructions on these items.3Synchronize your previous device with your previous desktop software to back up your information one last time.4Install the desktop synchronization software from your new Palm Software Installation CD (see Installing the desktop synchronization software).5During the installation process, sync your Centro 690 with your new desktop software as instructed. When prompted, do the following:•Connect your Centro 690 to your computer (see Connecting your Centro 690 to your computer).
SETTING UPSETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER FOR SYNCHRONIZATION201CHAPTER•Indicate that you want to sync only the info in your PIM apps (Calendar, Contacts, Memos, and Tasks). This is strongly recommended to ensure an optimal upgrade experience. Or indicate that you want to sync all info and apps (excluding apps known to be incompatible).•Select a device name for your Centro 690; be sure to select the same name that you used for your old device. (To locate this name, select the HotSync application on your old Palm device. The device name appears in the upper-right corner of the screen.)6MAC ONLY If you have pictures on your previous device, copy them from your previous device to an expansion card or beam them to your Centro 690.7If you plan to continue using your previous device, perform a hard reset on your previous device to remove its associated device name. (See the documentation that came with your previous device for instructions on performing a hard reset.) Each device you synchronize with your computer must have a unique name. The next time you synchronize your previous device with your computer, be sure to assign it a new name.If any third-party applications are quarantined during the installation, do not manually install them. Contact the third-party developer for software updates and info about compatibility with your Centro 690. Installing the desktop synchronization software IMPORTANT Even if you already own a Palm OS device and have installed a previous version of the desktop software, you must install the software from the Palm Software Installation CD that came with your Centro 690.BEFORE YOU BEGIN If you are installing on a computer at work, make sure your computer is configured to let you install new software. Contact your company’s IT department for help.TIPIf you have trouble upgrading or finding quarantined files, see Upgrading.
SETTING UPSETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER FOR SYNCHRONIZATION 211CHAPTER1Close any applications that are currently running on your computer, including those that are minimized. Your computer needs to have all its resources available to install the software.2Insert the Palm Software Installation CD into the CD drive on your computer. 3If you are installing on a Mac, double-click the CD icon on the desktop, and then double-click the Palm Software.pkg icon.4When the installation wizard opens, follow the onscreen instructions. Note these important points about the installation.•When the language selection screen appears, select the same language you selected on your Centro 690. •WINDOWS ONLY You can choose which desktop software you want to use for synchronization: Palm Desktop software or Microsoft Outlook.NOTE Whether you select to synchronize with Microsoft Outlook or Palm Desktop software, Palm Desktop software is still installed on your computer. If you use Outlook as your desktop email application, select Outlook as your desktop synchronization software. Remember that when you enter information on your computer, you must enter it in the software you selected in this step.TIPIf you want to sync info with applications other than Palm Desktop or Microsoft Outlook, you need to purchase additional third-party sync software. This sync software is sometimes called a conduit.
SETTING UPSETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER FOR SYNCHRONIZATION221CHAPTER•The installation process prompts you to connect your Centro 690 to your computer. Go to the next section.Connecting your Centro 690 to your computerAfter you install the desktop software (see Installing the desktop synchronization software), you’re ready to connect your Centro 690 to your computer.BEFORE YOU BEGIN To set up your computer, you need the sync cable that came with your Centro 690.1Plug the AC charger into a wall outlet.2Plug the USB sync cable into an available USB port or into a powered USB hub connected to your computer.3With the sync button facing up, connect the sync cable to the bottom of your Centro 690. Do not press the sync button until you are instructed to do so.4(Optional) Connect the charger cable to the bottom of your Centro 690.You are now ready to synchronize; go to Synchronizing information—the basics.TIPFor best performance, plug your sync cable directly into a USB port on your computer. If your computer has USB ports on both the front and back, we recommend using the back port; the front port is often a low-power port. If you use a USB hub, make sure the hub has its own power supply.Sync cable Sync button
SETTING UPSYNCHRONIZING INFORMATION—THE BASICS 231CHAPTERSynchronizing information—the basicsSynchronizing means that info you enter or change in one place (your Centro 690 or your computer) is automatically entered or changed in the other; so there’s no need to enter the info twice. We strongly recommend that you sync your Centro 690 with your computer or corporate server frequently to keep your info up-to-date (and backed up) in both locations.The info from all the following applications is updated by default each time you sync your Centro 690 with your desktop software:How each application syncs depends on your computer type and the desktop software you are using, as follows:Computer type Desktop software What syncs and whereWindows Microsoft Outlook •Calendar, Contacts, Memos, and Tasks sync with Outlook.•Pictures & Videos syncs with Palm Desktop.Windows Palm Desktop All apps sync with Palm Desktop.Mac Palm Desktop All apps sync with Palm Desktop.
SETTING UPSYNCHRONIZING INFORMATION—THE BASICS241CHAPTERBEFORE YOU BEGIN To sync your info, you must install Palm Desktop software from the Palm Software Installation CD that came with your Centro 690—even if you sync with Outlook or another third-party application. See Installing the desktop synchronization software for instructions.1Connect your Centro 690 to your computer, as described in Connecting your Centro 690 to your computer.2Press the sync button on the sync cable.Messages on both your computer and your Centro 690 indicate that synchronization is in progress.3Wait until you see the message on your Centro 690 that the HotSync operation is complete; then disconnect the sync cable. Do not disconnect the sync cable until you see this message.If you’re finishing your initial setup, you now have the option to install bonus software. If you choose to install some of the bonus software, you need to sync again to install the software on your TIPFor more sync options, including which apps sync, see Synchronizing information—advanced. TIPProblems synchronizing? See Synchronization for troubleshooting suggestions.Sync button
SETTING UPSYNCHRONIZING INFORMATION—THE BASICS 251CHAPTERCentro 690. You can also install bonus software later; see Installing applications.Where’s my info stored?When you synchronize your Centro, your info is stored on your computer in one of these locations:Windows XP and earlier: Program Files > Palm > HotSyncUsernameWindows Vista: Username > Documents > Palm > HotSyncUsernameTIPFor info on locating your pictures and videos on your computer, see Viewing pictures and videos on your computer.
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CHAPTER2Moving around on your Palm Centro 690 smart deviceHave you ever been to a new city and felt a bit lost until you figured out that the numbered streets run north/south and the avenues run east/west? Learning to move around on your Centro 690 is similar. Most applications on your device use the same set of controls in the same way. So once you learn how to use these controls on your Palm®Centro™ 690 smart device, you’ll be driving all over town and you won’t even need a map.Benefits•Find and open applications quickly•Access extra features with menus•Move around in applications with one hand, using the 5-way navigator•Access many more characters and symbols than are displayed on the keyboard
In this chapterMoving around the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Opening applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
MOVING AROUND ON YOUR PALM CENTRO 690 SMART DEVICEMOVING AROUND THE SCREEN 292CHAPTERMoving around the screenTo move around the Centro 690 screen, you can use the 5-way navigator for one-handed navigation, or you can tap items on the screen with the stylus. With use, you will find your own favorite way to scroll, highlight, and select menu items. The 5-way includes the following buttons:TIPSome third-party applications may not work with the 5-way navigator, and you must use the stylus insteadDID YOU KNOW?In this guide, we use arrow icons to indicate directions on the 5-way. These are different from any onscreen arrows that you tap with your stylus or select with the 5-way to display pick lists. Up Right Left Down Center
MOVING AROUND ON YOUR PALM CENTRO 690 SMART DEVICEMOVING AROUND THE SCREEN302CHAPTERHighlighting and selecting itemsOn most screens, one item—a button, a list entry, or a check box—is highlighted by default. The highlight identifies which item is affected by your next action. Use Left , Right , Up , and Down on the 5-way to move the highlight from one item to another. Learn to recognize the highlight. It can take two forms:Border glow: When an entire screen, an onscreen button (such as Done, New, or OK) or a pick list is highlighted, a glow appears around its border. If an entire screen is highlighted, the glow appears at the top and bottom of the screen only.Colored background: When a phone number, text, an email address, a web link, or an item in a list is highlighted, the item is displayed as white text against a colored background. Examples of lists include the Contacts list, the Messaging Inbox, and the Tasks list.After highlighting an item, you can select or activate it by pressing Center , or by tapping the item with the stylus.TIPIf the item you want doesn’t appear on the screen, try tapping the onscreen scroll arrows to view more info.TIPWhen a border appears at the top and bottom of a list screen, press Center on the 5-way to highlight the first item in the list.TIPAfter you open an application (see Opening applications), experiment with using the 5-way to highlight various screen elements.
MOVING AROUND ON YOUR PALM CENTRO 690 SMART DEVICEMOVING AROUND THE SCREEN 312CHAPTERHighlighting textYou can use the stylus to highlight text on the screen. •Tap and drag the stylus across the text you want to highlight.•To highlight a word, double-tap it. •To highlight a paragraph, triple-tap it.Accessing command buttonsIn most applications, command buttons such as New, OK, and Details appear at the bottom of the screen. In many cases, you can jump directly to these buttons instead of scrolling to them.•From a list screen, such as the Memos list, press Right to jump to the first button.•From a screen where you create or edit entries, such as Contact Edit, press Center to jump to the first button.•From a dialog box, such as Edit Categories, press Up or Down to scroll to the buttons.Selecting menu items Many applications have menus to give you access to additional features. These menus are usually hidden from view, but they appear when you press Menu . To get the most out of your Centro 690, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the additional features available through the various application menus.1Press Menu to display an application’s menus.2Press Right and Left to switch between menus.3Press Up and Down to highlight a menu item.4Press Center to select the menu item, or press Menu to close the menu and cancel your selection.Menu shortcut
MOVING AROUND ON YOUR PALM CENTRO 690 SMART DEVICEMOVING AROUND THE SCREEN322CHAPTERSelecting options in a pick listA range of options is often presented in a type of menu called a pick list, which can be identified by a downward-pointing arrow. Pick lists are different from the application menus previously described. The application menus give you access to additional features, and pick lists let you select the contents for a particular field. You can select items from a pick list with the 5-way or the stylus.5-way: Use the 5-way to highlight the pick list, and then press Center to display the items in the list. •Press Up and Down to highlight the item you want.•Press Center to select the highlighted item. •To exit the pick list without making a selection, press Left or Right .Stylus: Use your stylus to tap the pick list.•Tap the item you want from the list.•To exit the pick list without making a selection, tap outside the list.TIPMost menu items have menu shortcuts listed in the menu. To use a menu shortcut, press Menu plus the shortcut letter. You don’t have to see the menu item to use the menu shortcut.
MOVING AROUND ON YOUR PALM CENTRO 690 SMART DEVICEUSING THE KEYBOARD 332CHAPTERUsing the keyboardMenuBackspaceReturnAltSpaceOptionShift/FindBacklightTIPWhen using the keyboard, most people find it easiest to hold the Centro with two hands and use the tips of both thumbs to press the keys. DID YOU KNOW?The Centro 690 includes a keyboard backlight that turns on and off when the screen turns on and off. The backlight also dims when an active call lasts longer than a specified period of time. See Optimizing power settings to adjust the automatic shut-off and dimming intervals.
MOVING AROUND ON YOUR PALM CENTRO 690 SMART DEVICEUSING THE KEYBOARD342CHAPTEREntering lowercase and uppercase letters•To enter lowercase letters, press the desired keys. •To enter an uppercase letter, press Shift/Find and then press a letter key. You don’t need to press and hold Shift/Find while entering a letter. When Shift is active, an up arrow appears in the lower-right corner of the screen.•To turn Caps Lock on, press Shift/Find twice. To turn it off, press Shift/Find once. When Caps Lock is on, an underlined up arrow appears in the lower-right corner of the screen.Entering numbers, punctuation, and symbols Numbers, punctuation, and symbols appear above the letters on the keys. To enter these characters, do one of the following: •Press Option , and then press the key with the desired character shown above the letter. You don’t need to press and hold Option while pressing the second key. When Option is active, the symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the screen.•To turn Option Lock on, press Option twice. To turn it off, press Option once. When Option Lock is on, the symbol appears in the lower-right corner of the screen.Entering other symbols and accented charactersSymbols and accented characters that do not appear on the keyboard are available when you use the Alt key. LetterSymbolDID YOU KNOW?Some application views, such as the Dial Pad tab in the Phone application or the Calculator, automatically default to Option Lock. In this case, you do not need to press Option to enter numbers.
MOVING AROUND ON YOUR PALM CENTRO 690 SMART DEVICEUSING THE KEYBOARD 352CHAPTER1Enter the character that corresponds to the symbol or accented character you want. See the table on the next page.2Press Alt .3Press Up , Down , Right , or Left to highlight the desired character.4Press Center to insert the character.DID YOU KNOW?Alternate characters are grouped by their similarity to the base key. For example, the alternate characters available from the E key are é, è, ë, and ê.
MOVING AROUND ON YOUR PALM CENTRO 690 SMART DEVICEUSING THE KEYBOARD362CHAPTER0Symbols and accented characters Enter… Then press Alt to select…Enter… Then press Alt to select…Enter… Then press Alt to select…a á à ä â ã å æ n ñ u ú ù ü ûAÁ À Ä Â Ã Å Æ NÑ UÚ Ù Ü Ûb or B ß o ó ò ö ô œ õ x or X x ¤cç ¢ © OÓ Ò Ö Ô Œ Õ y ý ÿ C Ç ¢ © p or P ¶ Y Ý Ÿeé è ë ê r or R ® ! ¡E É È Ë Ê s ß š ? ¿ií ì ï î Sß Š ::-) :-( ;-)I Í Ì Ï Î t or T ™ $ £ ¥ ¢l or L £Press Alt by itself, after a space or at the beginning or end of a line, to select these characters:; _ • \ % = ° ÷ £ ¥ ¢ [ ] { } < > « » © ® ™ ~ ^ ø |
MOVING AROUND ON YOUR PALM CENTRO 690 SMART DEVICEOPENING APPLICATIONS 372CHAPTEROpening applicationsWhen you open an application using a quick button or Applications View, you automatically close the app you were previously using.Using the quick buttonsThe front of the Centro 690 has three quick buttons—Phone, Calendar, and Messaging—that open applications. The fourth button opens Applications View (see Using Applications View). TIPYou can customize the quick buttons yourself; see Reassigning buttons for details.PhoneCalendarApplicationsMessaging
MOVING AROUND ON YOUR PALM CENTRO 690 SMART DEVICEOPENING APPLICATIONS382CHAPTEREach quick button opens two applications: •To turn on your Centro 690 and open a button’s primary application, simply press the button.•After you turn on your Centro 690, open a button’s secondary application by pressing Option and then pressing the quick button.Using Applications ViewYou can access all available applications through Applications View.1Press Applications .2Use the 5-way to highlight the application you want to use.3Press Center to open the selected application.Button Primary appPhoneCalendar MessagingButtons Secondary app + Web + Memos + MessagingDID YOU KNOW?Pressing Option + Menu dims your Centro 690 screen.TIPIf prompted, press Center on the 5-way to turn off Keyguard (see Locking your keyboard (Keyguard) for more info).
MOVING AROUND ON YOUR PALM CENTRO 690 SMART DEVICEOPENING APPLICATIONS 392CHAPTERIn Applications View, you can also do the following:•Press Applications repeatedly to cycle through various categories of applications. See Applications settings for more info on categories.•Enter the first few letters of the application’s name to highlight it. For example, if you press P, it highlights Phone; if you then press R, it highlights Prefs. If you pause and then press R, it highlights the first application that starts with R.TIPYou can press and hold Applications from any screen on your Centro to select from a list of your most recently used applications.
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CHAPTER3Your phoneThe Phone application is your home base for making and receiving calls and for storing info about the people you need to stay in touch with. You can effectively manage multiple calls, such as swapping between calls, sending text messages to ignored calls, and creating conference calls with up to five callers. Your Palm®Centro™ 690 smart device helps you perform all these tasks with ease.You can do more than manage your phone calls in the phone application. You can send text messages, open applications, go to your favorite web pages, see your upcoming appointments, and even find out how many unread email messages you have.Benefits•Stay in touch—you choose how•Save time with shortcuts to your favorite info•Have fun: add wallpaper and ringtones•Make or receive calls without taking your hands off the steering wheel
In this chapterTurning your Centro™690 smart device on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51What can I do when I’m on a call?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52How many minutes have I used?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Entering names and phone numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Defining favorite buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Using a hands-free device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Customizing phone settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73What are all those icons?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
YOUR PHONETURNING YOUR CENTRO™690 SMART DEVICE ON AND OFF 433CHAPTERTurning your Centro™690 smart device on and offNOTE We use the term phone to describe the feature of your Centro that lets you connect to the network to make and receive calls and transmit data. The phone and the screen of your Centro 690 can be turned on and off separately. You can wake up the screen to use just the organizer and media applications of your Centro 690 (such as Contacts, Calendar, Pocket Tunes™, and Pictures & Videos) without turning on the phone. Also, when the screen is turned off, the phone can be on and ready for you to receive and make calls.Waking up the screen and turning it offWake up the screen and leave the phone turned off when you want to use only the organizer features of your Centro 690—for example, when you’re on a plane and want to look at your calendar. 1Press and release Power/End to wake up the screen.2Press Center to turn off Keyguard. For more info about turning Keyguard on and off, see Locking your keyboard (Keyguard).3Press and release Power/End to turn off the screen and lock the keyboard.TIPYou can also press any of the quick buttons or the Applications button to wake up your Centro 690 screen.TIPYou can set how long the screen stays on. Press Applications, select Preferences, select Power, and then adjust the Auto-off after setting.CenterPower/End
YOUR PHONETURNING YOUR CENTRO™690 SMART DEVICE ON AND OFF443CHAPTERTurning your phone on and offWhen your phone is on, it is connected to the network (provided you are in a coverage area) so that you can make and receive phone calls and use wireless services, such as email, messaging, and the web browser. During initial setup, your phone is automatically turned on, so you can use wireless services right away. If you turn off your phone, you can still use the organizer features such as Calendar and Contacts, as well as the media features such as Pocket Tunes and Pictures & Videos. You might hear this referred to as flight mode because you must turn your phone off when you’re on a plane.1Wake up the screen.2Press and hold Power/End to turn on your phone. You know your phone is on and that you’re inside a coverage area when you go to the Main tab of the Phone application and you see the Signal Strength icon at the top of the screen.3Press and hold Power/End again to turn off your phone.You know your phone is off when you go to the Main tab of the Phone application and you see Phone Off at the top of the screen.Opening the Phone applicationPress Phone to display the Main tab in the Phone application.TIPIf the Ringer switch is set to Sound On, you hear a series of tones when you turn your phone on and off (see Silencing sounds).TIPIf you’re outside a coverage area, the upper-left corner appears blank and the indicator light flashes red.
YOUR PHONEMAKING CALLS 453CHAPTERMaking callsThere are several ways to make a call. Try them all to find out which way you like best.Dialing using the onscreen Dial Pad1Press Phone .2Select the Dial Pad tab.3Enter the phone number by tapping the onscreen Dial Pad with the stylus.4Press Send to make the call.DID YOU KNOW?You can choose which tab appears when you press the Phone button. See Customizing the Main tab in the Phone application for details. If you change the default tab, you need to modify the steps in this chapter accordingly.Dial PadFavorites Main ContactsCall LogStatus iconsTIPPress Backspace to delete numbers you’ve entered. To cancel the call altogether, press Phone to return to the Main tab in the Phone application.DID YOU KNOW?You can paste numbers directly into the Dial Pad. Copy a number from another application, press Phone, and select the Dial Pad tab. Open the Edit menu and select Paste. Press Send to dial the number.
YOUR PHONEMAKING CALLS463CHAPTERDialing using the keyboard1Press Phone .2Press the numbered keys to enter the phone number. (You don’t need to press Option.)3Press Send to make the call.Dialing by contact nameYou need to have names and numbers in your contact list before you can make a call by contact name or phone number. You can add contacts directly into your Centro 690 (see Adding a contact), but the fastest way to enter lots of contacts is to enter them in your desktop software and then synchronize to transfer them to your Centro 690 (see Synchronizing information—the basics). You can also import contacts from your SIM card (see tips on Viewing your SIM Phonebook).1Press Phone . 2Select the Contacts tab.3Using the keyboard, start entering one of the following for the contact you want to call:•First name (JOH for John)•Last name (SMI for Smith)•First initial and last name (JSM for John Smith)•Firsts few digits of the phone numberFor example, entering SM would display Smilla Anderson, John Smith, and Sally Martin. Entering JSM finds only John Smith.TIPAfter you enter a phone number, you can also press Center on the 5-way to select whether to make a phone call or send a text message to that number.
YOUR PHONEMAKING CALLS 473CHAPTER4Highlight the number you want to dial.5Press Send to make the call.Voice dialingYou can use the Voice Dialing application to call people in your Contacts list by saying their name or number. If the person you are calling has more than one phone number, you can specify which number to call. 1Press Applications .2Select Voice Dial .A voice prompts you to “say a command.”3Do one of the following:Call a person in your contact list by saying their name. For example, “Call John Doe.” You can specify which number you want to call for a contact with multiple numbers. For example, say “Call John Doe Home.” Call a number by saying the individual digits. For example, “Call 408-555-1234.”TIPTo restart your search, press Backspace to delete letters or numbers you’ve entered. Or press Phone to return to the Main tab in the Phone application.TIPTo see more info for a contact, highlight the name and press Center on the 5-way to view the address, company, and other details.DID YOU KNOW?If you want to be able to search for a contact by entering a name or number from the Main tab in the Phone application, you can change a setting to do that (see Customizing phone settings).Text appears here as you enter itDID YOU KNOW?You can press the button on your Bluetooth headset to voice-dial calls through your headset.
YOUR PHONEMAKING CALLS483CHAPTERDialing with a speed-dial favorite button Your Centro 690 comes with a few predefined speed-dial favorite buttons, but you can also create your own favorites. See Creating a speed-dial favorite button.1Press Phone .2Select the Favorites tab.3Use the 5-way to highlight the speed-dial favorite you want. Look for the icon to distinguish a speed-dial favorite from other types of favorites.4Press Send or Center to make the call.Dialing from a web page or messageYour Centro recognizes most phone numbers that appear on web pages or in text, email, or multimedia messages.1Select the phone number on the web page or in the message.TIPTo view more favorite buttons, repeatedly press Down on the 5-way.TIPYou can see all the contact numbers for the selected person or business. Highlight a speed-dial favorite button and press Space on the keyboard.
YOUR PHONEMAKING CALLS 493CHAPTER2Press Center to open the Dial Number dialog box.3Select Dial to make the call.Redialing a recently called number To dial the last number: Select the Main tab, and then press and hold Send to dial the last number you called.To select from your most recently dialed numbers: Select the Main tab, press Send to open the Redial list, highlight the number you want to call, and then press Send again to make the call.You can also open the Redial list from most other applications by pressing Send . You can’t open the Redial list this way in the Camera or Camcorder application.To select from your call history list: Select the Call Log tab, highlight the number you want to call, and then press Send to dial the number.TIPIf you can’t use the 5-way or stylus to highlight and dial a phone number on a web page or in a message, it means that your Centro doesn’t recognize the number as a phone number. You can still use the menus to copy and paste the number into the Dial Pad.DID YOU KNOW?You can send a text message from Contacts or your Call Log by highlighting a number, pressing Center on the 5-way, and then selecting Message.
YOUR PHONERECEIVING CALLS503CHAPTERReceiving callsTo receive calls, your phone must be on. This is different from having only the screen turned on (see Turning your phone on and off). When your phone is off, your calls go to voicemail.To answer a call, do one of the following:•Press Send .•Select Answer.•Press the headset button (if the headset is attached). NOTE Pressing Phone silences the ringer, but it does not answer the call.To ignore a call, do one of the following:Send the call to voicemail: Press Power/End or select Ignore.Send the caller a text message: Select Ignore with Text. This option sends the call to voicemail and opens a text message addressed to the caller.NOTE Sending text messages to land-line phones may not be supported.DID YOU KNOW?If you are playing music on your Centro and a call arrives, the music pauses automatically and resumes when you hang up or ignore the call.TIPSee a photo of the person calling you! Learn how to assign a caller ID photo in Assigning a caller ID photo. TIPThe headset button may work differently on headsets other than the one provided with your Centro 690.
YOUR PHONEUSING VOICEMAIL 513CHAPTERTo silence the phone while it is ringing, do one of the following:•Press any key on your Centro except Send, Power/End, or the 5-way.•Slide the Ringer switch to Sound Off . This immediately silences all system sounds, including the ringer.Using voicemailYour wireless service includes voicemail. Keep in mind that airtime and other charges may apply when you use voicemail from your phone.Setting up voicemail 1Press Phone .2Press and hold 1 to dial your network operator’s automated voicemail system. 3Follow the voice prompts to set up your voicemail.Voicemail notificationWhen you have a new voicemail message, you are notified with an Alert dialog box. •To dismiss the Alert dialog box, select OK. •To play the message, select Listen. When you have messages that you have not listened to, a Voicemail icon also appears in the title bar of the Phone application. You can also select this icon to listen to your voicemail.Listening to voicemail messages1Press Phone .2Press and hold 1 to dial the voicemail system.DID YOU KNOW?When you silence the ringer while it is ringing, you can either answer the call or let it ring through to voicemail. TIPTo permanently dismiss the reminder, tap the blinking bell icon that appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. This opens the Alert dialog box and lets you dismiss the alert. See Viewing and using the alerts.TIPYou can also select the Voicemail favorite button to dial the voicemail system.
YOUR PHONEWHAT CAN I DO WHEN I’M ON A CALL?523CHAPTER3Enter your voicemail password using the keyboard. NOTE If you defined Extra Digits for the Voicemail favorite button (see Editing a favorite button for details), you can select this button to enter your password. What can I do when I’m on a call?When you make or receive a call, Active Call View appears. Use the 5-way or the stylus to select the onscreen buttons. Here’s what the buttons do:TIPYou don’t need to press Option to enter numbers, *, or # during a call.TIPIf the screen dims during a call, press any key except Send or Power/End to restore the screen brightness.DID YOU KNOW?You can set how long the screen stays at full brightness during phone calls. See Optimizing power settings for details.Caller’s name and numberCall durationCall statusButton label
YOUR PHONEWHAT CAN I DO WHEN I’M ON A CALL? 533CHAPTER0Turns on the speakerphone, which means that you and everybody around you can hear the call. (The caller can hear you as well.) The advantage is that you can check your calendar, look up contact info, take notes, and use other features during a call. This button is not available when you use a headset.Turns off the speakerphone when it is on. Replaces the Speakerphone button when you use a Bluetooth® hands-free device. Select this button to stop using the hands-free device and switch to holding your Centro 690 to your ear.Puts a call on hold, and the call status changes to On Hold. To take the call off hold, select this button again.Lets you make another call while the first call is on hold; see Making a second call for details. For info on handling a second incoming call, see Receiving a second call (call waiting).Opens the Dial Pad so you can use it to dial additional numbers, such as an extension or a response to a voice prompt.Dials any extra digits (such as a password or an extension) that you assigned to a speed-dial favorite button. See Defining favorite buttons for information on defining extra digits. This button disappears after you select it to dial the numbers.Mutes the microphone so that you and the noise around you can’t be heard on the other end. The call status changes to Cancel Mute. When you want to speak, be sure to select the Mute button again.TIPDo you accidentally press onscreen buttons when you’re on a call? You can disable the screen’s touch-sensitive feature during phone calls; see Locking your screen.Remember: To manage an active call when the touchscreen is disabled, use the hardware buttons on your Centro 690.
YOUR PHONEWHAT CAN I DO WHEN I’M ON A CALL?543CHAPTEREnding a callDo one of the following:•Press Power/End .•Press the button on the headset (if the headset is attached).Switching applications during a callYou can use your organizer apps and other applications while you’re talking on the phone; so go ahead and check your calendar, or go to Memos and enter the driving directions your caller is giving you. You can even send text messages while you’re on a call. NOTE What you can’t do, however, is make a data connection while on a call. This means that you can’t browse the web or send or receive email or multimedia messages.1(Optional) If you want to continue talking while viewing another application, select Speakerphone or connect a headset (see Using a hands-free device).2Press Applications . 3Select the icon for the application you want to open.4When you’re ready to leave the app, open another app or press Phone to return to Active Call View.Saving phone numbersWhen you hang up a call from a number that is not in your Contacts list, you are prompted to add the number to your Contacts list. DID YOU KNOW?You can press Phone to toggle between Active Call View and the Main tab in the Phone app, so you can access other tabs, such as Contacts and Favorites, during a call.
YOUR PHONEWHAT CAN I DO WHEN I’M ON A CALL? 553CHAPTER•To create a new contact entry for this number, select Create a New Contact, and enter the contact’s info.•To add this number to an existing contact entry, select Add to a Contact.•To decline adding this number, select Cancel.•To disable the Add New Number prompt, check the Don’t ask me this again box, and then select Cancel. If you don’t add a number right away, follow these steps to add it later.1Press Phone .2Select the Call Log tab.3Highlight the number you want to save.4Press Menu . 5Select Add Contact.6Select New to create a new contact, or select Add to add this number to an existing contact.7Enter the information for the entry, and then select Done.Making a second callYou can make a second call while your first call is still active. You can then switch between two independent conversations, or you can join several calls in a conference. See Making a conference call.1Dial the first number and wait until the person answers.2Put the first call on hold by pressing Send or selecting Hold .3Select Add Call .4Dial the second number.NOTE To dial the second number, you can use any of the methods described in Making calls.5When the Dial another call prompt appears, select Ye s .6Select Swap to switch between the two calls.TIPYou can turn the Add New Number prompt on and off. In Contacts, open the Options menu, and select Preferences. To turn this option on, check the Ask to add unknown phone numbers after calls box. To turn this option off, uncheck this box.
YOUR PHONEWHAT CAN I DO WHEN I’M ON A CALL?563CHAPTER7To end the active call, press Power/End .Receiving a second call (call waiting)When you are on a call, you can receive a second call and have separate conversations with each caller. When the second call comes in, you hear a call waiting tone and the Call Waiting dialog box appears. You can do any of the following to handle the second call:•To place the current call on hold and answer the new call, press Send or select Answer.•To send the new call to voicemail, select Ignore.•To send the new call to voicemail and send the caller a text message, select Ignore with Text.NOTE Sending text messages to land-line phones may not be supported.•To hang up the current call and answer the new call, press Power/End and then press Send .•To switch between the original call and the second call you answered, select Swap or press Send .Making a conference callYou can join a total of five other calls in a conference call, provided that your network and service plan include 6-way conferencing. Please contact your network operator for more information.Additional charges may apply and minutes in your mobile account may be deducted for each call included in the conference call.DID YOU KNOW?When you hang up one call, you can continue your conversation with the remaining call.
YOUR PHONEWHAT CAN I DO WHEN I’M ON A CALL? 573CHAPTER1While the first call is active, make a second call. 2Select Conference . This joins you and the two calls in a conference call.3To add more calls to the conference, select Hold , dial another number, and then select Conference to add the new call.4To end all the calls at once, make sure the conference is the active call, and then press Power/End .Forwarding all callsYou can forward all your calls to another telephone number. You can also selectively forward certain calls (see Forwarding calls under certain conditions). Please check with your network operator about availability and pricing of forwarded calls, as additional charges may apply.1Press Phone .2Press Menu .3Select Options, and then select Call Preferences.TIPIf you want to hold a separate, “sidebar” conversation with one of the people on a conference call, you can extract that call from the conference. Select Extract Call (the onscreen button on the far right), and when the list of callers appears, select the call you want to extract. The conference call remains on hold while you speak privately on the extracted call.
YOUR PHONEWHAT CAN I DO WHEN I’M ON A CALL?583CHAPTER4Select the Forward all calls pick list.•If the forwarding number appears in the pick list, select the number. •If the forwarding number does not appear in the pick list, select Edit Numbers, and then select New. Enter a forwarding number, including the area code and country code if they are different from your mobile phone number. Select OK. 5Select the number you just entered, select OK, and then select OK again.Forwarding calls under certain conditionsYou can forward calls to another number when the line is busy, a call is unanswered, your Centro 690 is off, or you are outside a coverage area.1Press Phone .2Press Menu .3Select Options, and then select Call Preferences.4Select the Forward all calls pick list and select Off. 5Select any of the following pick lists: When busy: Forwards calls if the phone is busy.Not answered: Forwards calls if you do not answer.TIPAfter you set the number you want to forward all your calls to, the call forwarding icon appears in the title bar (see What are all those icons?). We also recommend that you call your Centro 690 to confirm that your call forwarding settings work properly.TIPTo turn off forwarding for all calls, select Off from the Forward all calls pick list.
YOUR PHONEHOW MANY MINUTES HAVE I USED? 593CHAPTEROff/No service: Forwards calls when your Centro 690 is not connected to a mobile network.6If the forwarding number appears in the pick list, select the number. If the forwarding number does not appear in the pick list, select Edit Numbers and then select New. Enter a forwarding number, and select OK. Select the number you just entered.7Select OK, and then select OK again.How many minutes have I used?1Press Phone .2Select the Call Log tab.3Press Menu .4Select To t a l s from the Record menu.5(Optional) To reset the counters to zero, select Reset Counters.6Select Done. Entering names and phone numbersContacts is where you enter information about the people you want to stay in contact with. You can get to this info from the Phone application, to dial phone numbers and create favorites, and from the Messaging and email applications, to send messages. When you create a contact, you
YOUR PHONEENTERING NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS603CHAPTERcan also assign a photo and ringtone ID to that contact, so you know when they call you. Adding a contact1Press Phone .2Select the Contacts tab.3Press Menu .4Select New Contact from the Record menu.5Use the 5-way to move between fields as you enter info.6Do any of the following:Add a caller ID photo: Select the Picture box. (See Assigning a caller ID photo for more info.)Add a caller ID ringtone: Select the Ringtone pick list. (See Assigning a caller ID ringtone for more info.)Insert a pause when dialing a number: Enter a comma ( , ) between digits in a phone number to insert a one-second pause. To add a two-second pause, enter a p.Display a number pad that waits for you to enter a number: Enter a w between digits in a phone number, where you want the prompt to appear. For example, if you want a number pad to automatically appear so that you can enter your voicemail password, use this option.Place the entry in a category or mark it private: Select Details. (See Working with private entries for more info.)Add a note to an entry: Select Note .DID YOU KNOW?If you add a symbol at the beginning of a contact’s last name, such as #Smith, the contact appears at the top of your contact list.
YOUR PHONEENTERING NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS 613CHAPTERDisplay additional fields for this contact: Select Plus .7After you enter all the information, select Done. Viewing or changing contact information1Press Phone .2Select the Contacts tab.3Begin entering one of the following for the contact you want to view or edit:•First name (JOH for John)•Last name (SMI for Smith)•First initial and last name (JSM for John Smith)4Select the name of the entry you want to open.5Select Edit, make changes to the entry as necessary, and then select Done.Getting directions to a contact’s address1Press Phone .2Select the Contacts tab.3Begin entering one of the following for the contact you want to view or edit:•First name (JOH for John)•Last name (SMI for Smith)•First initial and last name (JSM for John Smith)4Select the name of the entry you want to open. 5Select Map, and wait for Google Maps to locate matching items. TIPImport contacts from your SIM card quickly and easily. In the Contacts list, press Menu and then select Import from SIM from the Record menu. TIPTo edit the entries on your SIM card, you must either import them into Contacts or press Applications, select SIM Book, and edit them in the phone book on your SIM card.
YOUR PHONEENTERING NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS623CHAPTER•Select an item, and select To to request directions to this location. •In the From location field, enter or select your starting location, and then select OK. When the route summary appears, select OK to view the first step in the directions. •Tap the forward and back buttons at the bottom of the screen to view the next or previous step in the directions.6Select Map, and wait for Google Maps to locate matching items. •Select an item, Select From to request directions from this location.•In the To location field, enter or select your destination, and then select OK. When the route summary appears, select OK to view the first step in the directions. •Tap the forward and back buttons at the bottom of the screen to view the next and previous steps in the directions. Assigning a caller ID photo1Press Phone .2Select the Contacts tab. 3Open the contact you want to add the photo to (see Viewing or changing contact information).4Select Edit.5Select the Picture box and do one of the following:•Select Camera, take a photo, and then press Center to add the photo to this contact.•Select Photos and select an existing photo that you want to assign to this contact. DID YOU KNOW?If no address has been entered for the contact, the Map button does not appear.
YOUR PHONEENTERING NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS 633CHAPTER6Select Done.Assigning a caller ID ringtoneCaller ID ringtones can let you know who is calling before you even look at your Centro 690. This is a great way to identify calls from important people in your life and to screen calls that you’d prefer not to answer.1Press Phone .2Select the Contacts tab. 3To open the contact entry for editing, select the name of the contact to whom you want to give a caller ID ringtone (see Viewing or changing contact information).4Select Edit.DID YOU KNOW?If you assign pictures to your contacts in Microsoft Outlook or Palm®Desktop software and you install the desktop software from the Palm Software Installation CD, the pictures are automatically added to your contact entries on your Centro 690 when you sync. If you use third-party synchronization software, picture sync may not be supported. Check with the software developer for information.
YOUR PHONEENTERING NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS643CHAPTER5Select the Ringtone pick list and select a tone for this contact entry.6Select Done.Customizing Contacts1Press Phone .2Select the Contacts tab. 3Press Menu .4Select Options, and then select Preferences.5Set any of the following options:Remember Last Category: Sets whether Contacts opens to the last category you selected.Show SIM Phonebook: Sets whether SIM Phonebook appears as an option in the category pick list. When you check this box, you can view entries in the phone book on your SIM card.Ask to add unknown phone numbers after calls: Sets whether you are prompted to add phone numbers that are not in your Contacts list after a call. You can add unknown numbers to an existing contact or create a new contact entry.List By: Sets whether the Contacts list is sorted by last name or company name.Deleting a contact1Select the Contacts tab.2Highlight the contact you want to delete.3Press Menu .TIPYou can assign a ringtone to an entire category of contacts. For example, use a special ringtone for categories such as Family, Work, or Golf Buddies. In the Contacts list, select the category pick list in the upper-left corner and select Edit Categories. Select the category, and then select Edit. Select the ringtone on the Edit Category screen.
YOUR PHONEDEFINING FAVORITE BUTTONS 653CHAPTER4Select Delete Contact from the Record menu, and then select OK. Creating a business card for beaming1Create a new contact and enter your own business card info.2Open the contact entry containing your business card info.3Press Menu .4Select Business Card on the Record menu.Viewing your SIM Phonebook1Press Phone .2Select the Contacts tab.3Press Menu .4Select Options, and then select Preferences.5Make sure the Show SIM Phonebook box is checked.6Select OK.7In the Contacts list, select the category pick list at the top of the screen and select SIM Phonebook. Defining favorite buttonsYou can set an unlimited number of favorite buttons for quick access to the following common tasks:•Dialing a phone number (speed-dial)•Opening an applicationTIPAfter you create your business card, you can beam it to another device with an IR port—provided the device supports beaming with Palm OS® devices. Go to Contacts or to the Main tab in the Phone application, open the Record menu, and then select Beam Business Card. TIPIf you imported contacts from your SIM card to Contacts, you may want to uncheck the Show SIM Phonebook box to avoid seeing duplicate entries.TIPNeed to copy a contact to your phone book on your SIM card? In Contacts, select the contact you want to copy, open the Record menu, and then select Export to SIM.
YOUR PHONEDEFINING FAVORITE BUTTONS663CHAPTER•Accessing a web page•Addressing a message (text, MMS, or email)•Accessing voicemail (preset on your Centro)Creating a speed-dial favorite button1Press Phone .2Select the Favorites tab. 3Press Menu .4Select New Favorite on the Record menu.5Enter a label for the favorite:•If the entry is for an existing contact, select Lookup. Start entering the last name of the contact, and select the phone number you want to speed-dial when it appears in the lookup list. Select Add.•If the entry is for a new contact, enter the label, press Down , and enter the number.You can define additional digits to dial, such as a password or extension. •To enter a two-second pause, insert a p. DID YOU KNOW?If you’re upgrading from a Centro 600/650/680/700p, most of your favorites should transfer from your old Centro along with your other info. However, you may need to rearrange the order in which your favorites appear by opening the Record menu and then selecting Organize Favorites. For more info about upgrading, see Upgrading from another Palm® OS by ACCESS device.
YOUR PHONEDEFINING FAVORITE BUTTONS 673CHAPTER•To enter a pause for user input, enter a w followed by the extra digits you want to dial. To dial these numbers, select the Extra Digits button that appears in Active Call View (see What can I do when I’m on a call?).6(Optional) Enter a Quick Key.7Select OK.Creating other types of favorite buttons1Press Phone .2Select the Favorites tab. 3Press Menu .4Select New Favorite on the Record menu.5Select the Ty p e pick list and select Application, Message, Email, or Web Link.6Enter a label for the favorite and enter any other necessary information on the screen.7(Optional) Enter a Quick Key.8Select OK.Editing a favorite button1Press Phone .2Select the Favorites tab.3Highlight the favorite button you want to edit.4Press Menu .5Select Edit Favorite on the Record menu.6After you make your changes, select OK.KEY TERMQuick Key A letter that you can press and hold to activate a favorite from any tab in the Phone app. For example, create a speed-dial button for your mother’s number and enter the letter M for “Mom” as the Quick Key. Then when you want to call her, go to the Phone app and press and hold M. Your Centro 690 dials the number.DID YOU KNOW?You can assign a special ringtone for a contact. See Assigning a caller ID ringtone for details.TIPWhen creating a Message or Email favorite, you can enter multiple addresses; simply separate each address with a comma. This is an easy way to send messages to a group of people.
YOUR PHONEUSING A HANDS-FREE DEVICE683CHAPTERDeleting a favorite button1Press Phone .2Select the Favorites tab.3Highlight the favorite button you want to delete.4Press Menu .5Select Edit Favorite on the Record menu.6Select Delete.7Select OK. Using a hands-free deviceIf you need to use your phone while driving and this is safe and permitted in your area, use a phone headset (a wired headset is included with your Centro 690) or car kit (sold separately) for hands-free operation. Using a hands-free device also makes it easy to check your calendar, look up contact info, take notes, and use other features during a call. You can also listen to stereo music or audio on your stereo headset or car speakers.In addition to the headset included with your Centro, your Centro is compatible with the following types of hands-free devices that are sold separately:•Most wired headsets and car kits with a 2.5mm connector (3-pin or 4-pin)•Wireless headsets and car kits enabled with Bluetooth 1.1 or 1.2 wireless technology•Wireless Bluetooth-enabled headsets that support the Advance Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)TIPTo arrange your favorites, open the Record menu and select Organize Favorites. Highlight the favorite you want to move, and then press and hold Option + Up or Down to move the button to another position. Select Done.TIPSome favorites, such as voicemail, cannot be deleted. If a favorite can’t be deleted, the Delete button does not appear on the screen.
YOUR PHONEUSING A HANDS-FREE DEVICE 693CHAPTERCheck the specifications for your hands-free device to confirm compatibility. When in doubt, ask the manufacturer if the product is compatible with your Centro 690. To view a list of compatible Bluetooth hands-free devices, go to go.palm.com/centro690/.Connecting to a Bluetooth® hands-free deviceOnce you set up a partnership with a Bluetooth hands-free device, you can communicate with that device whenever it is turned on and within range. Bluetooth range is up to 9.144 meters in optimum environmental conditions. Performance and range may be reduced by physical obstacles, radio interference from nearby electronic equipment, and other factors.BEFORE YOU BEGIN Prepare your hands-free device to accept a Bluetooth TIPThe headset designed for Centro 180/270/300 is not compatible with your Centro 690.TIPTo listen to music in stereo, you can purchase the Palm 2-in-1 Stereo Headset. If you want to use a stereo headset with a 3.5mm connector, you need to purchase a stereo adapter. Visit go.palm.com/centro690/ for more info on audio accessories.KEY TERMPartnership Two devices—for example, your Centro 690 and a hands-free device—that can connect because each device finds the same passkey on the other device. Once you form a partnership with a device, you don’t need to enter a passkey to connect with that device again. Partnership is also known as paired relationship, pairing, trusted device, and trusted pair.TIPIf you hear a headset buzz or experience poor microphone performance, your headset may be incompatible with your Centro 690.
YOUR PHONEUSING A HANDS-FREE DEVICE703CHAPTERconnection. See the documentation that came with your hands-free device for instructions.1Press Applications and select Bluetooth or tap the Bluetooth icon in the title bar.2Select Bluetooth On.NOTE The Bluetooth icon changes from gray to blue to let you know that Bluetooth technology is turned on.3(Optional) Enter a device name that identifies your Centro 690 when it is discovered by other Bluetooth devices.NOTE Use the same device name for all your Bluetooth connections. If you change the device name, you need to recreate any partnerships you have already created.4Select Setup Devices.5Select Hands-free Setup.6Follow the onscreen instructions to create a partnership with the specific hands-free device. When prompted, enter a passkey.IMPORTANT Some hands-free devices have a predefined passkey. If your device has a predefined passkey, you can find it in the documentation for that device. Other devices provide a screen where you enter a passkey that you make up. In either case, you must use the same passkey on both your Centro 690 and your hands-free device. We recommend that, where possible, you make up a passkey of 16 alphanumeric characters (letters and numerals only) to improve the security of your Centro 690. The longer the passkey,
YOUR PHONEUSING A HANDS-FREE DEVICE 713CHAPTERthe more difficult it is for the passkey to be deciphered.7After you finish setting up the device, select Done to return to Trusted Devices View.NOTE For some car kits, you need to initiate a Bluetooth connection from your Centro 690 to complete the partnership process. To do this, highlight the car kit in Trusted Devices View, press Menu , and then select Connect.8(Optional) Enable advanced hands-free features by pressing the multifunction button (MFB) on the hands-free device.You can tell that the connection is successful when you see a light-blue headset icon in the title bar of the Phone application. You can now use your Centro 690 with the Bluetooth hands-free device.Using a Bluetooth hands-free deviceAfter you create a partnership with your Bluetooth hands-free device and you turn it on within range (up to 9.144 meters), the Centro automatically routes all calls to the hands-free device instead of to the earpiece on your Centro. When a call comes in, your Centro 690 rings and the hands-free device beeps. Even if you answer the call on your Centro, the call goes to the hands-free device. If you prefer to route calls to the earpiece on your Centro, you can change the settings on your Centro 690 to do this; see Customizing advanced settings for your hands-free device for details.The features of your hands-free device vary by model. Check the documentation for your hands-free device for details about these features. Your Centro 690 can support the following actions, provided that your hands-free device also supports them:•Dial a call•Answer an incoming callTIPIf you’re using a Bluetooth hands-free device and you want to return to the earpiece or a wired headset during a call, select Cancel Bluetooth in Active Call View. To return the call to the hands-free device, open the Options menu and select Connect Bluetooth.
YOUR PHONEUSING A HANDS-FREE DEVICE723CHAPTER•Hang up a call and answer a call-waiting call•Place a call on hold and answer a call-waiting call•Hang up a single call•Transfer an outgoing call from the earpiece on your Centro to the hands-free device•Ignore an incoming call•Redial the last number you called from the hands-free deviceCustomizing advanced settings for your hands-free deviceYou can set whether your hands-free device automatically answers calls, provided the device supports this feature.1Press Applications and select Prefs . 2Select Hands-free.3Do one of the following:To send all calls to your hands-free device: Check the Always route calls to handsfree box. Select the Auto answer pick list and select whether you want your hands-free device to automatically answer incoming calls and how quickly it answers. To choose between the earpiece on your Centro and your hands-free device on a call-by-call basis: Uncheck the Always route calls to handsfree box. When the phone rings, you can answer the call with your hands-free device by pressing the multifunction button on your hands-free device, or you can answer the call with the earpiece on your Centro by using the controls on your Centro 690 (see Receiving calls).4Select Done.DID YOU KNOW?If you have more than one Bluetooth hands-free device, the last one you connected to becomes the active device. To switch between devices, turn off the active device before you try to connect to the other device.
YOUR PHONECUSTOMIZING PHONE SETTINGS 733CHAPTERCustomizing phone settingsSelecting ringtonesYou can set various tones for various types of incoming calls.1Press Phone .2Press Menu .3Select Options, and then select Sound Preferences.4Select the Application pick list and select Ring Tones.5Select the Volume pick list and select the volume level.6Select the Vibrate pick list and select when you want your Centro 690 to vibrate for an incoming call.7(Optional) Uncheck the Escalate ring tone volume box if you do not want the ring to play softly and then increase to full volume the longer it rings.DID YOU KNOW?You can download any compatible ringtone directly to your Centro 690 (see Downloading files from a web page). You can also download ringtones to your computer and then email them to your Centro 690.
YOUR PHONECUSTOMIZING PHONE SETTINGS743CHAPTER8Select a ringtone from the pick list to identify each of the following: Known Caller: An incoming call from someone in your Contacts or Favorites.Unknown Caller: An incoming call from someone identified by caller ID who is not in your Contacts or Favorites. This includes callers who have blocked their caller ID.9Select Done.Creating and managing ringtonesYou can also record sounds and use them as ringtones. 1Press Phone .2Press Menu .3Select Options, and then select Sound Preferences.4Select Manage.5Do one of the following:•To record a sound, select New.•To play a sound, select it with the 5-way .•To delete a sound, highlight it and press Backspace . •To send a sound, highlight it and select Send.6Select Done twice.Selecting Phone alert tonesYou can set various tones for various types of alerts.1Press Phone .2Press Menu .3Select Options, and then select Sound Preferences.4Select the Application pick list and select Phone Alerts.DID YOU KNOW?You can assign a ringtone to a contact or to an entire category of contacts.TIPYou can also create a new sound by selecting New in Sound & Alerts Preferences.
YOUR PHONECUSTOMIZING PHONE SETTINGS 753CHAPTER5Select the Volume pick list and select the volume level.6Select the Vibrate pick list and select when you want your Centro 690 to vibrate for a phone alert.7Select an alert tone from the pick list for each of the following: Voicemail Alert: Plays when you have new voicemail.Coverage in/out: Plays when you move into or out of a coverage area.8Select Done.Adjusting the call volumeWhile a call is in progress, press the Volume button on the side of your Centro to adjust the call volume. •To increase the volume, press the upper half of the Volu me button.•To decrease the volume, press the lower half of the Volume button.Adjusting ringer volumeWhen a call is not in progress and music is not playing, press the Volum e button on the side of your Centro to adjust the ringer volume, and then press the Side button to confirm your selection. Customizing the Main tab in the Phone applicationPhone Display Options let you customize the appearance and entry mode of the Main tab in the Phone application. 1Press Phone .2Press Menu .VolumeSide button
YOUR PHONECUSTOMIZING PHONE SETTINGS763CHAPTER3Select Options, and then select Phone Display Options.4Set any of the following options:Wallpaper: Sets the wallpaper that appears on the Main tab in the Phone application. To change the wallpaper, select the thumbnail image and then select an image to use as wallpaper. Fade: Adjusts the intensity level of the wallpaper image.Ty p i n g … : Sets whether typing in the Main tab in the Phone app displays the Dial Pad and enters numbers you want to dial, or whether it displays the Contacts tab and starts a contacts search.Show Calendar event: Sets whether the current event from the Calendar application appears in the Main tab in the Phone app. When this option is enabled, you can then select this event to jump to the Calendar app.Default View: Sets the tab that appears when you press Phone . 5Select OK.DID YOU KNOW?You can also set the background for Agenda View in Calendar. See Customizing display options for your calendar for details.TIPIf you select the Typing starts contacts search option, you can still enter a phone number from the Main tab in the Phone app. If you start typing digit keys that can be a phone number, the device automatically switches to the Dial Pad and looks for the phone number.
YOUR PHONECUSTOMIZING PHONE SETTINGS 773CHAPTERSetting your dialing preferencesDialing preferences let you assign a prefix to your phone numbers. For example, you can automatically dial a 1 before all 10-digit phone numbers. You can add a different prefix based on the length of the phone number. 1Press Phone .2Press Menu .3Select Options, and then select Dial Preferences.4Set any of the following options:Dialing from North America: Formats phone numbers using North American conventions (XXX-XXX-XXXX).Always dial +1 in front of the area code: Adds a +1 in front of 10-digit phone numbers. This option is available only when Dialing from North America is enabled.To 7 digit numbers: Adds a prefix to 7-digit numbers. For example, enter your own area code to automatically add your area code when you dial local numbers.To (6), (5), (4), digit numbers: Adds a prefix to numbers that are only six, five, or four numerals long. For example, if all the phone numbers in your office have the 408 area code and a 555 exchange, followed by a 4-digit extension, select 4 and enter the prefix 408555. To call a colleague, simply dial your colleague’s 4-digit extension; your Centro 690 automatically dials the rest and makes the call. You can also create contact entries with just the extension number and then dial the number from your Contacts list.5Select OK.Manually selecting the wireless network You may be able to search for other wireless network services in your current location.1Press Phone .2Press Menu .3From the Options menu, select Select Network.4Select another network, if available.5Select OK.
YOUR PHONEWHAT ARE ALL THOSE ICONS?783CHAPTERUsing TTY A TTY (also known as TDD or text telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.Your Centro 690 is compatible with select TTY devices. You can connect a TTY/TDD machine to your Centro 690 through the headset jack, but you cannot use your headset jack with a headset while this mode is enabled. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device for connectivity information and to ensure that the TTY device supports digital wireless transmission.To use TTY, you may need to make additional arrangements with your network operator. Please contact your network operator’s customer service department for more information.1Press Phone .2Select the Dial Pad tab.3Enter #*889 (TTY).4Press Send . 5When a message appears indicating that TTY is enabled, select OK. To disable TTY, repeat these steps.What are all those icons?You can monitor the status of several items using icons in the title bar in the Phone application:TIPA red T appears at the top of the Phone screen to indicate that TTY is enabled.
YOUR PHONEWHAT ARE ALL THOSE ICONS? 793CHAPTERService Your phone is on and you are in a coverage area. If you are outside a coverage area, Network Search appears instead. When you turn off your phone, Phone Off appears.Call forwarding is active. Your phone is on. The bars display the signal strength. The stronger the signal, the more bars that appear. If you are outside a coverage area, no bars appear.Your phone is on and a GPRS or EDGE network is within range, but you are not actively transmitting data. You can still make and receive calls. Your phone is on and a GPRS or EDGE data connection is active. You may not be able to receive calls when you are actively transmitting data. If you make a call, the data transmission is automatically interrupted, and you must manually resume the data connection when you end the call.You have new voicemail messages. You can select this icon to retrieve your messages. You have a new alert, such as a Calendar alarm or a new text message. To view the alert, press and hold Center or select the icon. See Viewing and using the alerts.The Bluetooth wireless technology icon appears in gray when this feature is off, in blue when this feature is on, and in reverse blue when your Centro 690 is communicating with another Bluetooth device.
YOUR PHONEWHAT ARE ALL THOSE ICONS?803CHAPTERThis icon replaces the Bluetooth icon when your Centro 690 is connected to a Bluetooth hands-free device. This icon appears in dark blue when a call is in progress and in light blue when a call is not in progress.This icon replaces the Bluetooth icon when your Centro 690 is connected to your computer using a dial-up networking (DUN) connection. See Connecting your computer to the Internet through your Centro™690.Your battery is partially drained. When the battery drains to 20% of its capacity, the icon changes from blue to red. At 10% of its capacity, you begin to receive warning messages, and at 5% of its capacity, the Centro 690 beeps (if the Ringer switch is set to Sound On) and the icon changes from red to clear. Your battery is being charged. The lightning bolt turns from red to green when the battery is fully charged and your Centro 690 remains connected to the charger.Your battery is fully charged and your Centro 690 is not connected to the charger.You have new text or multimedia messages. The number next to the icon indicates the number of unread messages in your Inbox. You can select this icon to retrieve your messages. You have new email messages. The number next to the icon indicates the number of unread messages in your Inbox. If you set up multiple email accounts on your Centro 690, this number reflects only the account that you most recently accessed. You can select this icon to retrieve your messages.

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