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Tips and Tricks (SidekickŪ)
Front panel components ›
Display screen and icons ›
Opening and closing the display ›
Inserting the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card ›
Charging the battery ›
Turning on or off your Sidekick ›
Making a phone call ›
Sending a text message ›
Downloading ringtones, games, and applications ›
Viewing your downloads and purchases ›
Changing the ringtone setting ›
Signing on to AOLŪ Instant Messenger™ (AIMŪ) ›
Browsing the Internet ›
Sending an e-mail message ›
Attaching a picture to an e-mail message ›
Listening to an audio attachment in an e-mail message ›
Adding an event to the calendar ›
Assigning priorities to tasks in the To Do list ›
Specifying locations for calendar events ›
Taking a picture with the camera attachment ›

Front panel components

Image of the front panel components
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Display screen and icons

The Jump screen is your main view into the different applications. What you see on the screen depends on what applications you are using. However, there are some standard indicators that appear on the screen at all times. These indicators are located at the top of the screen and include the following:
This is the general appearance of the screen identifier. It lets you know what application screen you are currently viewing.
This is the current date and time indicator. It shows the current date and time.
This is the battery charge indicator. The more bars that fill the battery icon, the more power there is in the battery.
This is the battery charging indicator. When your device is connected to the battery charger, a lightning bolt displays over the battery charge indicator, and the bars in the battery move from left to right. You will know that the battery is fully charged when the lightning bolt disappears and the battery bars stay in the full position.
This is the hot thermometer indicator. When your device is too hot, it will flash over the battery.
This is the cold thermometer indicator. When your device is too cold, it will flash over the battery.
This is the wireless signal strength indicator. The more signal bands showing, the stronger the signal strength of the wireless connection at your current location.
This is the no wireless connection indicator. It means you either have temporarily lost your network connection or have turned off your wireless connection from the Jump Settings > Wireless Options screen.
These are the connectivity status indicators. One dot in front of the wireless signal strength indicator means that the device is connecting to the GPRS network. Two dots in front of the wireless signal strength indicator mean that the device is receiving an IP address. Three dots in front of the wireless signal strength indicator mean that the device is connecting to the data service.
This is the full data and voice service available indicator. It means that both data and voice service is available.
This is the voice-only (GSM) service available indicator. It means that only voice service is available.
This is the data roaming off indicator. It means that you are roaming on wireless services but have data roaming turned off on the Jump Settings > Wireless Options screen.
This is the wireless connection off indicator. It means that you have turned off your wireless connection.
This is the SIM card problem indicator. It means that your SIM card has a problem, which is prohibiting access to wireless services.
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Opening and closing the display

To open and close the display, perform the following steps:
1. To open the display lid, rotate it clockwise.
Image of opening the display lid
2. To close the display lid, rotate it counter-clockwise.
NOTE: The display lid covers the keyboard in the closed position. Even when closed, the LCD faces up and the control buttons are exposed, so you can still use your device.
Warning: The hinge in the swivel display lid is assisted by a very strong magnet. Keep your Sidekick away from magnetically sensitive items, such as credit cards and floppy disks.
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Inserting the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card

To insert the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the end cap on the Sidekick using the thumb notch.
Image of removing the end cap
2. Insert the SIM card into the slot with the gold contacts facing downward and the cut corner going in first. Push the SIM card in until it locks into place.
Image of inserting the SIM card into the SIM slot
3. Replace the end cap.
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Charging the battery

To charge the battery, perform the following steps:
1. Insert the charger lead into the power jack on your Sidekick.
Image of inserting the charger lead into the power jack
2. Plug the charger cord into an electrical outlet.
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Turning on or off your Sidekick

To turn on or off your Sidekick, perform the following step:
1. Press and hold the green Power button.
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Making a phone call

To make a phone call, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Open the Phone application by pressing the trackwheel.
3. Type the phone number.
4. To initiate the call, press the Jump key.
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Sending a text message

To send a text message, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Scroll to and select Phone Messages.
3. Press the Menu key.
NOTE: New Message is selected by default.
4. To go to the Compose screen, press the trackwheel.
5. In the To field, type the recipient's phone number or the name of a person in your address book.
NOTE: The person's phone numbers will appear in a selectable submenu.
6. Scroll to the message body, and then type your message.
NOTE: Your message can consist of up to 160 characters.
7. Select Send at the bottom of the Compose screen or press and hold the Menu key. While still holding down the Menu key, press M.
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Downloading ringtones, games, and applications

To download ringtones, games, and applications, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Scroll to and select Catalog.
3. Scroll to and select a category (ringtones, games, or applications).
4. Open the Item Detail screen by scrolling to and selecting the desired item.
5. To purchase the selected item, scroll to and select Purchase.
NOTE: Once purchased, the item will be downloaded to your device.
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Viewing your downloads and purchases

To view your downloads and purchases, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Scroll to and select Catalog.
3. Scroll to and select Purchase.
NOTE: All of your purchases are listed on the Purchase screen, organized into folders by catalog categories.
4. To view your purchased items, scroll to and select the desired category.
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Changing the ringtone setting

To change the ringtone setting, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Scroll to and select the Phone application.
3. Open the Phone menu by pressing the Menu key.
4. Select Settings, then Ringtones.
5. On the Set Up Ringtones screen, scroll to and select Incoming phone call ring.
NOTE: The Ringtone pop-up menu opens.
6. To open a specific category, scroll to and select the category.
7. Scroll to and select the desired tone.
NOTE: Tones will play momentarily while they are selected.
8. To set your new tone, press the Back key.
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Signing on to AOLŪ Instant Messenger™ (AIMŪ)

To sign on to AOLŪ Instant Messenger™ (AIMŪ), perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Scroll to and select AOL Instant Messenger.
3. Type your screen name and password, and then select Sign On.
NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive.
4. If you do not have an AIMŪ account, scroll to and select Screen Name.
5. Select New User.
NOTE: You will be taken to the AOL New Account Web page where you can create a new account.
6. Once you have an account, open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
7. To access the sign on screen, select the AIM application.
8. From your Buddy ListŪ, scroll to and select the desired buddy.
9. Type your message, and then press the Return key to send it.
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Browsing the Internet

To browse the Internet, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Scroll to and select Web Browser.
3. Type the Web site address (URL).
NOTE: You do not have to type www at the beginning of the Web site address.
NOTE: The Go To panel opens automatically showing the URL.
4. To connect, press the Return key.
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Sending an e-mail message

To send an e-mail message, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Scroll to and select Email.
3. Press the Menu key.
NOTE: New Message is selected by default.
4. Go to the Compose screen by pressing the trackwheel.
5. In the To field, type the e-mail address.
NOTE: You can add more recipients by typing a comma or a semicolon after each e-mail address.
6. In the Subject field, type the subject.
7. Type your message.
8. To send your message, scroll to and select Send at the bottom of the screen or press and hold the Menu key. While still holding down the Menu key, press M.
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Attaching a picture to an e-mail message

To attach a picture to an e-mail message, perform the following steps:
1. Type your message.
2. Press the Menu key.
3. Scroll to and select Attach Photo.
4. Scroll to and select the desired picture.
5. Press the Menu key.
6. Scroll to and select Attached Checked.
NOTE: You will be returned to the e-mail Compose screen.
7. To send your message, scroll to and select Send at the bottom of the screen or press and hold the Menu key. While still holding down the Menu key, press M.
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Listening to an audio attachment in an e-mail message

To listen to an audio attachment in an e-mail message, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Scroll to and select Email.
3. To open an e-mail message, scroll to and select the desired e-mail.
4. Scroll to the attachment, and then select Play.
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Adding an event to the calendar

To add an event to the calendar, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Scroll to and select Calendar.
3. Press the Jump key.
NOTE: New Event is selected by default.
4. Go to the Event Details screen by pressing the trackwheel.
5. Type your event, location, duration, repetitions, reminders, and notes.
6. To save the event, press the Back key.
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Assigning priorities to tasks in the To Do list

To assign priorities to tasks in the To Do list, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Scroll to and select To Do.
3. To open or create a new task, scroll to and select the desired task.
4. Scroll to and select Priority.
5. Select the priority, and then press the trackwheel.
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Specifying locations for calendar events

To specify locations for calendar events, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Scroll to and select Calendar.
3. To open or create a new event, scroll to and select the desired event.
4. Scroll to Location.
5. Type the location, and then press the trackwheel.
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Taking a picture with the camera attachment

To take a picture with the camera attachment, perform the following steps:
1. Open the Jump screen by pressing the Jump key.
2. Scroll to and select Camera.
3. Insert the camera into the camera jack.
NOTE: Be sure to push the camera into the jack all the way.
NOTE: The camera capture screen opens automatically.
4. Position the camera eye by swiveling it until you have the image that you want to capture.
5. To take the picture, scroll to Capture, and then press the trackwheel.
NOTE: From the same menu, you may also select Auto-Save or Preview. If you select Auto-Save, the picture will be automatically saved to the Gallery. If you select Preview, you can decide whether to discard or keep the picture. If you keep the picture, it will be saved to the Gallery. The Gallery holds 36 pictures.

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