Frequently Asked Questions
July 29, 2002 T-Mobile Sidekick Owner’s Manual 236
Does the device have a WAP browser?
No. The Web Browser on the device is an HTML browser, so there is no need confine yourself to WAP-compatible
sites. WAP is an acronym for Wireless Applications Protocol. It is a set of specifications and standards for
developing and deploying secure Web content and Internet applications to wireless devices. It was developed
primarily for narrow bandwidth networks and for clients such as mobile and cellular phones, and devices with
reduced display properties.
I cannot access some Web sites and get a warning that I need to enable JavaScript. Why is
this?
JavaScript is a scripting language used on some Web pages. The Web browser on the device does not currently
support JavaScript.
How do I put the Web Browser screen into full-screen mode?
Press Menu + Shift + T to put the Web Browser into full-screen mode. Repeat to return to regular viewing
mode.
Why do the Web pages I open using the device Web Browser appear different from the pages
I open on my desktop computer?
The Web pages displayed on your device have been reformatted so they are easier to read in small display. The
same information displays, it's just laid out on the screen so that it’s easier to view with your device.
How can I page down/up while viewing a Web page?
There are a couple of ways to do this:
• Press and hold Menu and rotate the wheel up or down.
• Use the keyboard shortcuts:
- Press the space bar to scroll down a page.
- Press the @ key to scroll up a page.
Note though, that when the focus is in a text field, the keyboard shortcuts for page up/down will not work.
Do I always need to type “www” or “.com” in the URL?
No. You can simply type the hostname part of the URL. If you type in a name, the device will try to expand it to
www.[name].com. For example, if the URL is http://www.example.com, you can type “example”. If the URL is
http://www.example.com/index.html, you can type “example/index.html”. However, if the URL protocol is not
http://, or if the domain is not .com, or if the hostname doesn't start with www, then you are required to type
the full URL.
How can I search the Web?
You can either go to your favorite search engine page, or use the default search engine in the Web Browser
application. To use the latter, simply start typing the search keywords in the main browser window (just like
typing an URL). The URL type-ahead window will appear, and the search option is at the bottom of that window.
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