HTC 8500 - Manual (Page 27)

Getting Started 27
Icon Description
Comm Manager Manage the device’s connection (including Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, and ActiveSync) settings, disconnect data services (such
as GPRS), turn the phone on or off, switch to ringer/vibration mode,
and enable or disable the Direct Push function.
Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Dial or send
email directly from Contacts.
Download Agent Provides information about the download status
and the downloaded content from the Internet.
Excel Mobile Create, view and edit Excel workbooks.
File Explorer Organize and manage files on your device.
Games Play two pre-installed games: Bubble Breaker and
Solitaire.
GetGood Perform real-time wireless push synchronization of e-
mail, attachments and PIM data, with a valid account.
Help See Help topics for the current screen or application.
Internet Explorer Browse Web and WAP sites as well as download
new programs and files from the Internet.
Messaging Send and receive e-mail, MMS, and text messages.
MIDlet Manager Download and install Java applications, such as
games and tools, on your device.
Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings.
Phone Make and receive calls, switch between calls, and set up
conference calling, or use speakerphone.
Pictures & Videos View, organize, and sort picture and video files
on your device or a storage card. Captured photos are stored in the
My Pictures folder, and video clips are saved in the My Videos folder
of your device.
Pocket MSN Send and receive instant messages with your MSN
Messenger contacts, as well as access your Hotmail account.
PowerPoint Mobile View PowerPoint slides and presentations,
including transitions.
The Start menu
The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen,
displays a list of programs. You can start a program by scrolling
through the programs list and then pressing Enter, or by tapping a
program with the stylus.
1 Tap to switch to the Today screen.
2 Tap to start a program. The items
displayed in the Start menu can
be customized by tapping Start >
Settings > Personal tab > Menus.
3 Tap to start a recently-used
program.
4 Tap to view and select more
programs that are installed on
your device.
5 Tap to change device settings.
6 Tap to see a Help topic for the
current screen.
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1.5 Using the Programs
The following are some of the programs that are already installed on
your device.
Icon Description
ActiveSync Synchronizes information between your device and a
PC or the Exchange Server.
Calculator Perform basic arithmetic and calculations.
Calendar Keep track of your appointments and create or respond
to meeting requests.
Camera (Cingular 8525 only) Snaps photos or shoots video clips
with accompanying audio.
ClearVue PDF View PDF files on your device.