Frequently Asked Questions
July 29, 2002
T-Mobile Sidekick Owner’s Manual
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You can tell what network system you’re using by looking at the title bar:
• When you are connected to the GPRS network, you’ll see a “G” next to the radio tower:
• When you are connected to the GSM network, you’ll see a phone icon next to the radio tower:
• While you’re switching from GSM to GPRS, you’ll see the connecting dots:
In order to comply with airline regulations, how can I temporarily disable my radio when
traveling?
You can “turn off wireless” from the
Jump Settings > Wireless Options
screen. For details, read
Wireless
Options
on page 49. With wireless turned off you can still access all the device applications and read downloaded
email. However, you will not be able to send or receive messages until you turn wireless on again.
Battery
• How can I tell how much life is left in my battery? (page 224)
• What should I do when the battery goes completely dead? (page 224)
• How long does it take to fully charge the battery? (page 224)
• How can I conserve battery life? (page 225)
• How long with the battery itself last? (page 225)
• What do I do if the device is not charging properly? (page 225)
• I noticed there isn't a battery door on the device. Why is that? (page 225)
How can I tell how much life is left in my battery?
You can check your battery situation in two places:
• Title bar: Check the battery icon (
). The icon will show a total of five bars when fully charged. In the
example shown, the battery has a 60% charge (approximately).
• Jump Settings > Battery & Backlight screen: In the first section of the screen, you’ll see an approximate
measure of battery charge remaining:
What should I do when the battery goes completely dead?
Connect your device to the battery charger and
let it charge completely--for at least four (4) hours--to
ensure maximum battery life
. When you first connect the battery charger, the wheel on your device may
flash a couple times (if the battery was completely dead). Later, when the device has enough power, a dialog box
will appear, reminding you to keep your device connected to the battery charger and that your device will power
on automatically when ready.
How long does it take to fully charge the battery?
Leave your device connected to the battery charger at least four (4) hours, or overnight. Note that as long as
your device has enough power to power on, you can use your device while the battery is charging.
Read more about the battery and conserving power in
Charging Your Battery
on page 12.
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