ASUS J101 User Manual
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First Edition V1
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CAUTION: The contents of this user guide are subject to change without
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notice. Please contact your phone operator for updates.
Chapter summary
Chapter 1: Basic phone information Chapter 1: Basic phone information
Chapter 1: Basic phone information
Chapter 1: Basic phone information Chapter 1: Basic phone information
This chapter features the basic information on the mobile phone including the phone layout,
installation of phone components, and procedures that you have to perform before using the
mobile phone.
Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2: Getting started
Chapter 2: Getting started
Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2: Getting started
This chapter provides information on the display layout, icons, and basic phone operations so
you can start using your mobile phone.
Chapter 3: Phone settings Chapter 3: Phone settings
Chapter 3: Phone settings
Chapter 3: Phone settings Chapter 3: Phone settings
This chapter provides information on how to change the phone settings. It also tells you how
to customize your call, display, ring tone, and phone security settings.
Chapter 4: Messaging features Chapter 4: Messaging features
Chapter 4: Messaging features
Chapter 4: Messaging features Chapter 4: Messaging features
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This chapter provides information on the MMS and SMS messaging features of your mobile
phone including instructions on how to send text, graphics, and audio files to other mobile
phones.
Chapter 5: Having fun Chapter 5: Having fun
Chapter 5: Having fun
Chapter 5: Having fun Chapter 5: Having fun
This chapter provides information on using the camera and playing games on your mobile
phone.
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Chapter 6: Organizing your stuff Chapter 6: Organizing your stuff
Chapter 6: Organizing your stuff
Chapter 6: Organizing your stuff Chapter 6: Organizing your stuff
This chapter provides information on how to organize the phone book, call registers, and
your daily activities using the phone organizer.
Chapter 7: Surf the net and more Chapter 7: Surf the net and more
Chapter 7: Surf the net and more
Chapter 7: Surf the net and more Chapter 7: Surf the net and more
This chapter tells you how to surf the Internet using your mobile phone and how to access
value-added services offered by your phone operator.
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Safety precautions
For your safety and to keep your phone in good operating condition, read the following tips
and reminders carefully before using your phone.
Do not use
driving, unless you use an
earphone or hands-free car kit.
Switch off the phone when you
are inside a hospital or near
medical equipment. Follow
hospital rules and regulations on
using devices that may cause
interference.
Switch off the phone while in an
aircraft. Wireless devices may
cause interference in the aircraft
communication and navigation
systems.
Switch off the phone when
refuelling. Do not use the phone
near fuels or chemicals.
Always keep the phone dry and
free from dust.
your phone while
Do not use the phone where
blasting is in progress. Strictly
observe restrictions where
required.
Use the phone to call for help
or to help others during
emergencies.
Ensure that the phone is
switched off before removing
the battery or SIM card.
Refer phone servicing only to
qualified personnel.
Use only approved accessories
and batteries. Do not connect
incompatible products or
devices.
Use the phone following the
instructions in this user guide.
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Conventions
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
conventions used throughout this user guide.
NOTENOTE
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
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IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
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CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the phone when trying to
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complete a task.
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
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complete a task.
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NETWORK DEPENDENT/SUBSCRIBED FEATURENETWORK DEPENDENT/SUBSCRIBED FEATURE
NETWORK DEPENDENT/SUBSCRIBED FEATURE: This icon indicates
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that the phone feature is network dependent or subscribed.
Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS
®
J101 mobile phone!
This phone comes with the latest mobile technology that fits your world into your hands. The
J101 is a dual-band mobile phone with dual LCD, built-in 300K camera, MMS/SMS messaging
capability, organizer, WAP, and GPRS.
With 4MB memory, J101 allows you to save photos, messages, texts, graphics, and audio
files like no other mobile phone could match. The J101 mobile phone also comes in a light
and compact design making it a perfect partner when you’re on or off the road.
With these and many more, J101 is sure to give you a satisfying mobile phone experience!
Package contents
Check your mobile phone package for the following items.
V9000 mobileV9000 mobile
V9000 mobile
V9000 mobileV9000 mobile
phone unitphone unit
phone unit
phone unitphone unit
• Contact your retailer if any of the items is damaged or missing.
• Your phone operator may place other items that are not part of the
standard mobile phone package.
Lithium-IonLithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-IonLithium-Ion
batterybattery
battery
batterybattery
HeadsetHeadset
Headset
HeadsetHeadset
Battery chargerBattery charger
Battery charger
Battery chargerBattery charger
and plugand plug
and plug
and plugand plug
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Optional accessoriesOptional accessories
Optional accessories
Optional accessoriesOptional accessories
These phone accessories are optional items and are purchased separately. Ask your phone
operator for details.
Desktop chargerDesktop charger
Car chargerCar charger
Car charger
Car chargerCar charger
Desktop charger
Desktop chargerDesktop charger
USB data transfer cableUSB data transfer cable
USB data transfer cable
USB data transfer cableUSB data transfer cable
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USB sync cableUSB sync cable
USB sync cable
USB sync cableUSB sync cable
Support CDSupport CD
Support CD
Support CDSupport CD
This chapter features the basic information on the mobile phone
including the phone layout, installation of phone components, and
procedures that you have to perform before using the mobile phone.
Chapter summaryChapter summary
Chapter summary
Chapter summaryChapter summary
Phone layout ..................................................................................... 11
Function keys .................................................................................... 13
Multi-color LED indications ................................................................ 14
Installing and removing a SIM card .................................................... 15
Battery information .......................................................................... 18
Battery power levels .................................................................. 18
Charging the battery ........................................................................ 19
LCD display information .................................................................... 20
Signal strength .................................................................................. 20
Built-in camera .................................................................................. 21
Switching the phone ON or OFF ........................................................ 22
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Phone layout
AntennaAntenna
Antenna
AntennaAntenna
CameraCamera
Camera
CameraCamera
FlashFlash
Flash
FlashFlash
External displayExternal display
External display
External displayExternal display
LED indicatorLED indicator
LED indicator
LED indicatorLED indicator
SpeakerSpeaker
Speaker
SpeakerSpeaker
Strap holderStrap holder
Strap holder
Strap holderStrap holder
I/O connectorI/O connector
I/O connector
I/O connectorI/O connector
covercover
cover
covercover
Battery latchBattery latch
Battery latch
Battery latchBattery latch
BatteryBattery
Battery
BatteryBattery
FRONT VIEWFRONT VIEW
FRONT VIEW
FRONT VIEWFRONT VIEW
BACK VIEWBACK VIEW
BACK VIEW
BACK VIEWBACK VIEW
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I/O connectorI/O connector
I/O connector
I/O connectorI/O connector
(inside the cover)(inside the cover)
(inside the cover)
(inside the cover)(inside the cover)
Camera/Camera/
Camera/
Camera/Camera/
Voice dial buttonVoice dial button
Voice dial button
Voice dial buttonVoice dial button
Volume up buttonVolume up button
Volume up button
Volume up buttonVolume up button
Volume down buttonVolume down button
Volume down button
Volume down buttonVolume down button
SIDE VIEWSIDE VIEW
SIDE VIEW
SIDE VIEWSIDE VIEW
EarpieceEarpiece
Earpiece
EarpieceEarpiece
Main displayMain display
Main display
Main displayMain display
Navigation keysNavigation keys
Navigation keys
Navigation keysNavigation keys
Soft key (left)Soft key (left)
Soft key (left)
Soft key (left)Soft key (left)
Call keyCall key
Call key
Call keyCall key
AlphanumericAlphanumeric
Alphanumeric
AlphanumericAlphanumeric
keyskeys
keys
keyskeys
Flip topFlip top
Flip top
Flip topFlip top
Soft keySoft key
Soft key
Soft keySoft key
(right)(right)
(right)
(right)(right)
On/Off/On/Off/
On/Off/
On/Off/On/Off/
End keyEnd key
End key
End keyEnd key
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MicrophoneMicrophone
Microphone
MicrophoneMicrophone
OPEN VIEWOPEN VIEW
OPEN VIEW
OPEN VIEWOPEN VIEW
Function keys
When the phone is in idle mode, you can press the following function keys to launch some of
the most common phone functions.
Displays your shortcuts
Shortcut to answered callsShortcut to missed calls
Launches the phone menu; performs
various functions depending on the
menu level and screen display
Answers a call; displays dialed numbers
Puts the phone in active mode;
selects an option; enters data; long
press to launch WAP; hides the main
display elements when pressed in
idle mode; shows the wallpaper in full
screen mode
Side keysSide keys
Side keys
Side keysSide keys
Press once to launch the camera. Long press to launch the voice command function.
Press this button to increase the ring tone volume.
Press this button to decrease the ring tone volume.
Displays the phone book when in idle
mode; performs various functions
depending on the menu level and
screen display
Ends a call; turns the phone ON or OFF
Displays the SMS/MMS inbox
Enters numbers,
alphanumeric characters,
and symbols
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Multi-color LED indications
The phone comes with a multi-color LED located below the external display. This LED displays
the phone, message, or call status in four different color indications.
ColorColor
Color
ColorColor
Purple (flashing) Default (Idle)
Red Battery is charging
Red (flashing) Battery low warning
Green Battery is fully charged
Green (flashing) Missed call
LED indicatorLED indicator
LED indicator
LED indicatorLED indicator
Aside from the four-color LED indicator, seven colors are available for caller
identification. You may assign a specific LED color to a phone book entry. See the
“Organizing your stuff” section for details.
StatusStatus
Status
StatusStatus
New SMS/MMS message
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Installing and removing a SIM card
The phone operator supplies you with a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card that stores
your mobile phone number, phone book entries, SMS/MMS messages, graphics, etc.
The SIM card usually comes embedded on a plastic card. Read the SIM card
documentation before removing the SIM card. Remove any rough edges on the SIM card
before installing it to the phone.
To install a SIM card:
1. Push the battery latch outward until the
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battery ejects from the unit.
2. Move the battery upward (A) until it is
disengaged from the battery terminals,
then lift (B). Set the battery aside.
AA
A
AA
BB
B
BB
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3. Position the SIM card above the SIM card
slot with the contacts (golden
connectors) face down, and the notched
corner matching the SIM card slot notch.
4. Carefully press, then slide the SIM card
into the slot until it fits completely.
• Keep SIM cards out of children’s reach.
• Be careful when handling, inserting, or removing a SIM card to avoid damaging its
contacts.
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5. Re-install the battery by inserting its hooks
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to the holes on the bottom of the battery
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compartment.
6. Push the battery to the direction of the
arrow until it clicks in place.
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To remove or replace a SIM card:
1. Remove the battery following the
instructions in the previous section.
2. From the dent on the SIM card slot, use
your fingertip to push the SIM card halfway
out of the slot.
3. Carefully pull the SIM card out from the SIM
card slot. Set the SIM card aside.
4. Replace the SIM card following the
instructions in the previous section.
These illustrations are for reference only and may not exactly show the actual unit.
Colors were used for emphasis only.
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Dent
DentDent
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Battery information
A rechargable Lithium-Ion battery powers your mobile phone. Make sure that the battery is
fully charged before using the phone for the first time. Initial battery charging may take
about eight (8) hours. You can charge the battery when the phone is either on or off.
A battery icon on the main and external displays indicate the battery power level. Refer to
the table below for battery icon indications.
Battery power levelsBattery power levels
Battery power levels
Battery power levelsBattery power levels
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The battery icon on both displays helps you
keep track of the remaining battery power,
so you will know when to charge the battery.
Take note of the battery icon indicating the
battery power levels.
Dispose of old or defective batteries properly.
Icon IndicationIcon Indication
Icon Indication
Icon IndicationIcon Indication
Battery is 100% to 80% full
Battery is 80% to 60% full
Battery is 60% to 40% full
Battery is 40% to 20% full
Battery has low power.
Charging is needed.
Charging the battery
Make sure that the battery is properly installed before charging.
To charge the battery:
1. Connect the charger to a power source.
2 Flip open the I/O connector rubber cover
on the side of the phone.
3. Connect the power cable plug to the I/O
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connector.
When the phone is
ONON
O N, the battery icon on
ONON
both external and main displays animates to
show that the battery is charging. It takes
about two to three hours to fully charge the
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battery.
When the phone is
OFFOFF
O F F, both displays show
OFFOFF
this icon .
When the phone is
ONON
O N, a message appears on
ONON
the display to tell you that the battery is fully charged. The battery icon now shows four
green bars . When the phone is
Disconnect the charger from the power source and the plug from the mobile phone
when charging is complete.
OFFOFF
O F F, both displays show a fully charged battery icon .
OFFOFF
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Signal strength
Your phone has an external antenna and
Icon IndicationIcon Indication
Icon Indication
signal strength icon in both main and
external LCD displays to indicate the signal
level. Refer to the table for signal strength
indications.
The signal strength of your phone depends on your proximity to your phone operator
signal station. Ask assistance from your phone operator if the signal level in your location
is weak or fluctuating.
Icon IndicationIcon Indication
No signal; dead spot
Low signal
Fair signal
Good signal
Strong signal (ideal)
LCD display information
This phone includes two LCD displays: external and main. Both displays are illuminated by a
backlight that automatically turns on or off after a certain period of time depending on your
setting.
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Do not apply pressure on the phone to avoid damaging the LCD displays. Refrain from
putting the phone in your pockets, cramped bags, and areas where it is pressed on hard
materials.
Built-in camera
The built-in camera allows you to take, edit, and share photographs to your friends. Refer to
Chapter 5 “Having Fun” for more information on this feature.
SpecificationSpecification
Specification
SpecificationSpecification
SensorSensor
Sensor CMOS type
SensorSensor
PixelPixel
Pixel 300K
PixelPixel
Self-captureSelf-capture
Self-capture Supported thru the external display
Self-captureSelf-capture
Preview functionPreview function
Preview function Supported
Preview functionPreview function
TimerTimer
Timer Supported
TimerTimer
Low light supportLow light support
Low light support LED
Low light supportLow light support
Digital ZoomDigital Zoom
Digital Zoom Supported
Digital ZoomDigital Zoom
Multi-captureMulti-capture
Multi-capture Supports 4, 6, and 9 captures
Multi-captureMulti-capture
DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
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Switching the phone ON or OFF
To turn
ONON
O N the phone:
ONON
1 Open the phone flip top to access the keypad.
2. Press and hold
Do not turn the phone ON in places where wireless phones are
prohibited. Cellular phone signals may interfere with other
electronic equipment.
for a few seconds until the display turns on.
3. If you are asked for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) code,
key-in the code, then press .
• Some SIM cards come with a default PIN code. Read the SIM
card documentation before entering the PIN code.
• The phone allows you to enter the PIN code in three attempts.
You must enter the PIN Unlocking Key (PUK) if you fail to
key-in the correct PIN in three attempts. The PUK is usually
provided by your phone operator.
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To turn
OFF OFF
OFF the phone:
OFF OFF
1. Open the phone flip top.
2. Set the phone in idle mode, then press and hold
for a few
seconds until the display turns off.
This chapter provides information on the display layout, icons, and basic
phone operations you need to know before you start using your mobile
phone.
Chapter summaryChapter summary
Chapter summary
Chapter summaryChapter summary
Display layout ................................................................................... 26
Other display modes ............................................................. 27
Indicator icons................................................................................... 28
Customizing initial settings ............................................................... 30
Setting the date and time ..................................................... 30
Setting the time zone ........................................................... 31
Setting the date format ........................................................ 32
Setting the time format ........................................................ 33
Selecting a language ............................................................. 34
Creating a greeting text ........................................................ 35
Basic operations ................................................................................ 36
Placing a local call .................................................................. 36
Placing an international call ................................................... 37
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Calling a number from your phone book ............................... 38
Calling a recently dialed number............................................ 38
Making a conference call ....................................................... 41
Talking privately to a conference call member ............. 42
Terminating a conference call member ......................... 43
Ending a conference call ............................................... 43
Answering a call .................................................................... 44
Adjusting the ring volume ..................................................... 45
Saving a phone number in the phone book ........................... 46
Using the keypad ........................................................... 46
Using the Call History .................................................... 47
Entering text ......................................................................... 48
Changing text input modes ........................................... 49
General rules on text entry ........................................... 50
Character chart ............................................................. 51
English mode ................................................................. 52
Chinese mode ................................................................ 54
Number/Symbol mode .................................................. 54
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Display layout
The phone display area consists of three parts when in idle mode.
Icon/Title barIcon/Title bar
Icon/Title bar
Icon/Title barIcon/Title bar
idle idle
In
idle mode, this bar shows
idle idle
the indicator icons.
In either
function function
or
function modes, this bar
function function
shows the name of the
currently selected menu,
sub-menu, or function.
Soft key barSoft key bar
Soft key bar
Soft key barSoft key bar
This bar shows the current
functions of the left and
right soft keys. The
functions vary depending on
the selected menu.
The middle icon indicates the
available functions of the
4-way navigation keys and
the Select key. Dimmed keys
are disabled.
menumenu
menu,
menumenu
sub-menusub-menu
sub-menu,
sub-menusub-menu
Idle modeIdle mode
Idle mode
Idle modeIdle mode
Text and graphic areaText and graphic area
Text and graphic area
Text and graphic areaText and graphic area
idle idle
In
idle mode, this area
idle idle
shows the name of your
service provider, the date
and time (if you chose to
display them), manner,
and your selected
wallpaper.
In either
sub-menusub-menu
sub-menu, or
sub-menusub-menu
modes, this area displays
text, graphics, or both.
menumenu
menu,
menumenu
functionfunction
function
functionfunction
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Other display modesOther display modes
Other display modes
Other display modesOther display modes
The phone display varies according to menu levels and modes.
Menu modeMenu mode
Menu mode
Menu modeMenu mode
Page loadingPage loading
Page loading
Page loadingPage loading
modemode
mode
modemode
Sub-menu modeSub-menu mode
Sub-menu mode
Sub-menu modeSub-menu mode
Function modeFunction mode
Function mode
Function modeFunction mode
Phonebook modePhonebook mode
Phonebook mode
Phonebook modePhonebook mode
Selection modeSelection mode
Selection mode
Selection modeSelection mode
Text input modeText input mode
Text input mode
Text input modeText input mode
Camera modeCamera mode
Camera mode
Camera modeCamera mode
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Indicator icons
The icons that appear on the displays indicate the activated phone features and alert you of
an SMS/MMS message or other useful information. The screen displays below show all the
icons in the main and external displays. Refer to the table on the next page for icon
descriptions.
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Main displayMain display
Main display
Main displayMain display
(silent mode and
white list activated)
External displayExternal display
External display
External displayExternal display
(silent mode)
The indicator icons appear only after you have installed a SIM card and turned on the phone.
Main displayMain display
Main display
Main displayMain display
(vibrate mode and
black list activated)
External displayExternal display
External display
External displayExternal display
(vibrate mode)
IconIcon
Icon
IconIcon
DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
Indicates the battery level; permanently positioned on the top left corner of both displays
Appears when a new SMS message is received; blinks if the SIM card has reached its maximum capacity*
Appears when a new MMS message is received
Appears when a new MMS message is downloaded to your phone
Appears if you set an alarm
Appears if you set the phone to silent mode
Appears if you set the ring mode to Vibrate
Appears if your phone has an activated roaming feature
Indicates the signal strength level; permanently positioned on the top right corner of both displays
Appears if you activated the call forwarding feature
Appears when you are connected to a GPRS network
Appears if you activate the call filter white list
Appears if you activate the call filter black list
Main menu icon; permanently positioned on the lower left corner of the main display
Phonebook icon; permanently positioned on the lower right corner of the main display
* The maximum SMS/MMS capacity of SIM cards vary. Refer to the SIM card documentation for details.
Network-dependent or subscribed feature.
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Customizing initial settings
Setting the date and timeSetting the date and time
Setting the date and time
Setting the date and timeSetting the date and time
To set the date and time:
1. Press
2. Use
3. Use
4. From the
press
5. From the
press
default date. If the date is wrong, proceed to the next steps to
change to the current date. Press
previous menu.
6. On the Date field, key-in the current date in DD.MM.YYYY format.
For example, key-in 08.03.2004 to set the date to March 8, 2004.
7. When done setting the date, press
8. On the Time field, key-in the current time in HH:MM 24-hour
format. For example, key-in 18:30 to set the time to 6:30 PM.
to display the phone menu.
to select (Settings), then press .
to select (Phone Settings), then press .
Phone Settings menuPhone Settings menu
Phone Settings menu, select
Phone Settings menuPhone Settings menu
.
Date/Time Date/Time
Date/Time menu, select
Date/Time Date/Time
Set Date/Time Set Date/Time
. The
Set Date/Time screen appears with the
Set Date/Time Set Date/Time
Set Date/TimeSet Date/Time
Set Date/Time, then
Set Date/TimeSet Date/Time
Date/TimeDate/Time
Date/Time, then
Date/TimeDate/Time
(Back) to return to the
to move to the Time field.
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9. When done setting the time, press
appears indicating that you have successfully changed the date and
time. The display returns to the
(Back) to return to the previous menu.
Date/TimeDate/Time
Date/Time menu. Press
Date/TimeDate/Time
Success! Success!
. A
Success! message
Success! Success!
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