Perform basic tasks by using the Getting Started assistant

  1. Tap Start, tap Programs, and then tap Getting Started.
  2. Scroll to and tap a task.
  3. Do one or both of the following:
    • Follow the instructions.
    • If there is a link, tap it to move to the task.

Enter text and numbers by using the on-screen keyboard

You can enter text and numbers by tapping on a keyboard that you can display on the screen.

  1. In a program, tap the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen.

    If you see a different input icon, tap the icon, tap the input selector arrow to the right side of the input icon, and then tap Keyboard.

  2. Enter text and numbers by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard.

Note

The on-screen keyboard is available only on screens where you can enter text.

Tip

To make the keys larger, tap the input selector arrow, and then tap Options. In the Input method list, select Keyboard, and then tap Large Keys.


Set up voice mail

  1. Tap Start, tap Settings, and then tap Phone.
  2. Tap Services, tap Voice Mail and Text Messages, and then tap Get Settings.

    The network downloads the phone number for accessing voice mail to the device.

  3. Tap OK.
  1. Tap Start, tap Settings, and then tap Phone.
  2. Enter the voice mail phone number in the appropriate box.
  3. Tap OK.

Overview of synchronization

Synchronizing your computer and your device enables you to transfer e-mail, contacts, calendar appointments, tasks, Web favorites, and media files from your computer to your device and from your device to your computer. ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) provide an easy way to synchronize data on a Windows computer with your device. ActiveSync works on computers that have the Windows XP operating system. WMDC works only on computers that have the Windows Vista operating system. You can also use the Explore feature in either program to move files or some programs from your computer to your device.


Set up e-mail synchronization with an Internet service provider or a mobile operator

An Internet e-mail account is an account you access on the Internet through an Internet service provider (ISP) such as Microsoft Live Hotmail or Yahoo! Mail. If you have an e-mail account with an ISP or a mobile operator, use this procedure to set up e-mail synchronization between your device and that account.

  1. Tap Start, tap Messaging, and then tap New E-mail Account.
  2. Enter your e-mail address.
  3. To get e-mail server settings automatically, select Try to get e-mail settings automatically from the Internet.
  4. Tap Next.
  5. After Auto Setup has finished, tap Next.
  6. Enter your name, and then tap Next.
  7. Enter your user name and password for the Internet e-mail account.
  8. Select Save password, and then tap Next.
  9. In the Automatic Send/Receive field, select how often you want the device to synchronize with your Internet e-mail account.
  10. Tap Finish.