Sharp Sidekick Gekko User's Guide

Sidekick Gekko™ Reference Guide27-4013-01 Rev. 05 - R4.7 - Feb 15, 2008 Copyright © 2008 Danger, Inc. All rights reserved.

RIGHT SHOULDER BUTTONLEFT SHOULDER BUTTONPOWER ON / OFF BUTTONVOLUME BUTTONSD-PAD+–USB / POWER PORTSTEREO HEADSET JACKDIRECTIONAL PAD (D-Pad) – Press

100 Legal Information Copyright © 1985, 1986, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1999 The Regents of the University of California.Redistribution and use in source and

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDE

Phone Controls MICROPHONE SPEAKERPHONE BUTTON (while on phone)SPEAKERVOLUME BUTTONS + -DIAL PADSEND CALL END CALL MUTE BUTTON (while

BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE HEADSET OR CAR KIT To use a Bluetooth stereo/mono hands-free headset or car kit, do the following:1 Press JUMP to go to the

Sound ControlsMini Media Player To open the mini media player from any application on the device, press JUMP + DONE . Use the D-Pad or the trackbal

Volume ControlsThere are two ways you can open the volume controls:n Press MENU + DONE . This opens the audio/display control panes. Make sure th

Wireless On/Off ControlIf you need to turn off your device’s GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity (for example, during aircraft takeof

16 Device BasicsBattery ChargerYour device comes with a removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery. When you first receive your device, it is import

2 Put the device in a safe place and let the battery charge for at least four hours with the device powered on. As the device is charging, the bars i

4 Replace with a new battery by first inserting the straight edge (with the gold contacts) and then pushing the battery down to lock into pla

3 Remove the battery cover by following the instructions in “Removable Battery” step 2. Lift the battery cover to remove it. 4 Take your replacemen

ContentsWelcome! 6Opening and Closing the Display 8Control Buttons 9Phone Controls 11Sound Controls 13Mini Media Player 13Volume Controls 14Wi

SIM Card SlotTo access your SIM card, you must first remove the battery. 1 Remove the battery cover and battery by following “Removable Battery” step

3 To remove the memory card, push the card in slightly and release; the card should spring partly out of the slot. Pull the card free of the device.

 While your device is connected to your computer via the USB port, the memory card contents are not available for playing music or viewing photos o

3 Select a username.The username you type will become the first part of your email address (for example, [email protected]). Before you select a u

n For enhanced security, do not choose an actual word that appears in any language dictionary. Do not choose a proper name, such as the name of a chil

8 Wait while data transmits.Wait while the data you entered in the Registration screens transmits to T-Mobile. The service will check to see if your

Setting Up Your DeviceBluetooth® Technology SetupYour device supports the Bluetooth wireless technology Specification 2.0 so you can connect to hands-

6 Transfer Sound to – With Bluetooth features on, you can use a hands-free headset or car kit to place and receive phone calls from your device. You

Backlighting As long as you are actively using your device, the backlight will stay on. After you stop using your device, the backlight will stay on f

To prevent display damage, after your device has been in key guard mode for five minutes, the screen will go black, putting the device in “sleep mode.

The Device Interface 31The Jump Screen 31Indicators 32Menus 34Quick Jump 34Quick Find 35Empty Trash 35Type and Edit Text 36Navigate in Text Bo

Sound Profiles screen you can also set the behavior of pending alerts and reminders, and schedule sound profiles.To change the sound profile currently

The Device InterfaceThe Jump ScreenThe Jump screen is your entry point to all device applications. Application selections are arranged on the left-sid

Indicators Bluetooth OnScreen TitleBattery LevelWireless Signal StrengthDate and TimeService ConnectivityNew Message Notification (Email)Sound Pro

Sound Profile setting – When you have selected a sound profile that has sound turned off, the title bar will indicate whether you have flashing lig

MenusAlmost every screen on your device has a set of actions you can take while on that screen. These actions are listed in a floating window, which y

Quick FindTo search for an item on your device (such as a contact, message, note, task, event, song, photo, or video), open the Quick Find dialog. Not

Type and Edit TextIt’s easy to type and edit text using the keyboard and the advanced text editing features described below. Navigate in Text BoxesUse

4 Paste text that you have copied (or cut) into any text box in any application. Position your cursor where you want to paste the text, then use the

n Skip slang words during spell check – When checked, common word abbreviations and slang will not flagged as misspellings during spell check.n Edit M

Type Special Unicode CharactersTo type special Unicode characters in any text box, press the SYM key. The Special Character selector opens. Use t

Text Messaging Send a Text Message 48Multimedia Messaging Send a Multimedia Message 48Web Browser Browse the Web 50Bookmark a Web Page 50Copy T

The Desktop InterfaceThe data you store in your device’s Email, To Do, Calendar, Address Book, Notes, and Camera applications is also available for vi

Desktop Interface Jump Page Remember! When finished using the Web applications, always click Sign Out to exit the Web site securely. The Des

Using the ApplicationsmyFaves Assign up to five phone numbers to be part of your “myFaves” service plan. When you call a myFaves phone number, you ar

Communicate with a myFaves Contact1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. If not already selected, scroll to highlight myFaves, then press the track

4 Select an icon or photo with the trackball. If you select a photo from your Photo Album, you will be able to crop the photo to the portion you want

n Dial by finding a contact’s number from your Address Book – From the Phone screen, highlight then select . Start typing a name to narrow your sea

Add a Number to Your Speed Dial List1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen, then scroll to highlight Phone and press the trackball to open the Phone

3 Follow the prompts to retrieve your messages.4 To hang up, select , or press END CALL . To check your voice mail from another phone, dial your

Text Messaging Send a Text Message1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Phone Messaging, then press the trackball to open the

1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Phone Messaging, then press the trackball to open the second-level ring of applications.

To Do Add a Task 64Camera Take a Photo 65Capture Video 66Send Media Files via Bluetooth, Email or MMS Message 67Use Photo for Caller ID or Key G

Web Browser Browse the Web1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Web Browser, then press the trackball.2 Start typing the add

Copy Text on a Web PageYou can copy all the text on a Web page by pressing MENU + A, then MENU + C. Copy only specific text you highlight by doin

Web Page LayoutYou can view a Web several different ways:n Page fitted to screen width - This is the default view. If you are in full-size view, switc

Email Send an Email Message1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight Email, then press the trackball.2 Press MENU to open the

About TabsYou can display the email you fetch to your device from external accounts in separate tabs on the Browse Email screen, with each tab contain

information, described below.3 The Sign-In Information dialog box appears:n Complete the Mail Server field. If you select a specific email service i

Edit External Email AccountTo edit an existing account, do the following while in the Email application:1 From the Browse Email screen, press MENU

Fetch Email Using Your Device’s Web BrowserIf there is a Web interface to your email account, you can use your device’s Web Browser application to sig

n Attach Audio – Press to open the recorder. Press again to start recording and DONE to stop recording. Review your recording then, when ready,

n To capture a new photo, press . Press again to capture, then DONE to save the photo. Press DONE again to view the album contents. Select the

Welcome!Thank you for buying a Sidekick Gekko device. Your Sidekick will change the way you communicate, get organized, and stay connected.Your Sideki

Address Book TabsThe Browse Contacts screen now has information displayed in tabs:n All tab – Displays all contacts, or a specific category of contac

If you go to the Recent Calls or Online Now tabs, select a call or screen name to open a communication with that contact.To edit or add contact detail

Set and Send “My vCard”You can set one of your contacts to be “you”, so that you can send “My vCard” to others easily.1 Press JUMP to go to the Jum

Calendar Add an Event to CalendarYou can create and store up to 1000 events in your Calendar. 1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to high

Notes Create a NoteYou can create and store up to 50 notes. Each note can be up to 8000 characters, which is about four pages in a paperback.1 Press

Camera Your device comes with a built-in 2 megapixel photo/video camera with flash. You can store up to 1.75 MB of photos on your device’s internal m

7 When you’re ready to take your photo, press the right shoulder button or use the trackball to select the capture photo button .8 The photo prev

6 Once you select the stop button, the video is saved to the specified album on your memory card. At this point you can select the send button to s

To assign a photo as a key guard background image:1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen, then press MENU and select Settings > Key Guard &

4 You’re ready to copy audio or video files to the memory card. In the Music folder, it’s best if you organize your songs in sub-folders. For example

Here’s what you’ll find in the box: Sidekick Gekko device SIM card Removable battery Replaceable Shells USB cable Battery charger (wall ad

5 Items playing in a list will not repeat, but you can change this setting by pressing MENU then selecting Shuffle and Repeat. Choose from Shuffle

Download Catalog Download Items from the CatalogDownload ringtones, applications, games, and themes from the Catalog! You’ll find that browsing the C

Manage Your Downloaded ItemsTo install or remove a downloaded item; check the download status of a purchased item; or view a list of all the downloads

Instant Messaging Use all the instant messaging applications at the same time !Sign On1 Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Scroll to highlight

n Using Conversation Number – Each open IM conversation has a number (0-9), which is displayed in the IM Conversations submenu, as well as on the sc

Keyboard ShortcutsCall a speed dial number Press and hold speed dial # on keyboard while in Phone or on Jump screen.Redial last number Press JUMP

TroubleshootingHow do I know when my account is ready to register for data serv-ices?Once your account is ready for you to register for data services,

I needed to remove my battery, so I did. After I put the battery back in my device, it powered up, but all my messages and other data were gone. Is it

What Web browsers do you support on the Desktop Interface?Web browsers IE 5+ are supported on both the Windows and Macintosh operating systems, as wel

How secure is my account data on the Desktop Interface? There may be sensitive information stored in contact information (credit card numbers for exam

Now, let’s get started!Device BasicsOpening and Closing the DisplayTo open the display, press your left thumb on the lower-left corner of the display

Handling and Safety PrecautionsThe Sidekick is a mobile computing device that may break if dropped, subjected to severe shock, or exposed to water. Pl

Device Handling and Usen Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify your device. Such action may result in bodily injury, or damage to the unit

n The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches (15.24 centimeters) be maintained between the

n If you have experienced seizures or blackouts that are caused by watching flashing lights, consult a doctor before using this device.n Use your dev

n It is normal for the battery charger to become warm when charging. Disconnect the battery charger from the outlet when not in use.n Never attempt

Regulatory and Compliance InformationRegulatory Compliance Information for North AmericaFCC Declaration of ConformityModel PV210, manufactured by Shar

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) SignalsTHIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.Your wireless device is a ra

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