Handspring 270 - Manual (Page 88)

Page 88 Application-Specific Tasks
Using the Dial Pad view
The Dial Pad view provides access to a more traditional phone interface. You can use this view
to dial numbers that are not in your Speed Dial or Contacts list.
To dial a number with the Dial Pad:
1. Make sure wireless mode is on. See page 19 for details.
2. Press PhoneBook to access the Dial Pad view .
3. Type the number you want to dial on the keyboard number pad.
4. Press Space to dial.
5. Close the lid to end the call.
Dial Pad Tips:
■ You don’t need to press before entering the number.
■ If you are dialing an international number, enter a + before the country code and phone
number to automatically insert the prefix for international calls.
■ To display the last ten numbers dialed, press the scroll buttons or roll the rocker switch and
then press the rocker switch to dial the selected number.
Using the Contacts view
The Contacts view is where you store name and address information about people, businesses,
and more.
Creating a Contacts entry
You can create Contacts entries on your communicator, or you can use your desktop software to
create entries on your computer and then download the entries to your communicator with your
next HotSync operation.
Many desktop software applications also have data import capabilities that enable you to load
database files into your Contacts list on your communicator. See the section that begins on page
36 and the online Help for your desktop software for more information.
Displays number
to dial
Phone Tips displays helpful
PhoneBook hints