With the Pre launch arriving in just over a week, now is a good time as any to read up on how it works. Because once you get it, we know you will never get around to the manual while you poke, swipe, and pinch your way into learning the ins-and-outs of your new device. Thankfully, SprintGurus managed to get a hold of a very nice collection of Pre documentation, including a fact sheet, features guide, getting started guide, and of course, a massive 344-page user guide.
The Fact Sheet is more or less a list of features you would get from a reputable dealer, including and hardware and software capabilities, as well as battery life (which is rated as 4h talk / 200h standby), and box contents. The Features Guide goes into the various functions such as GPS, e-mail, and picture messaging, as well as Sprint Apps such as Nascar and Sprint TV. The Getting Started guide is probably what you want to look at to get up and running quickly, and has some navigation tips akin to the Gesture Guide already leaked. Meanwhile, the lengthy User Guide needs no introduction, and goes into all the nitty-gritty of owning a Palm Pre.
Head to the bottom for all the documentation. Also in case you missed it, a Business Launch Guide and Video Tour (via webOS Emulator) were already posted, which may also be good supplements before you take the plunge for real.
Inside Sprint Now also has the lowdown on Palm Pre Activation, so you know what to expect when you sign up for your new handset.
The detailed tutorial also troubleshoots potential issues; however we assume whoever is selling the phone will have access to similar resources, so hopefully you won't get stuck at this crucial moment. And if all goes well, "Congrats! You can now use your Pre!" *anticipation growing*
Finally, real photos taken with the elusive Pre handset have begun to trickle in (Pre testers have been spotted snapping away for some time). Sites like Gizmodo declare the 3MP image "Merely OK", and "similar to the iPhone". At first glance the image on the left looks quite respectable, but obvious imperfections at full resolution suggest the photos will be most suitable for Facebook and MySpace, rather than printing enlargements of any sort. Other images have come by the way of Flickr (which already has a Palm Pre page set up), and may be a good source for more early snapshots.
Palm Pre Getting Started Guide
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