Thank you for choosing the up-to-date CDM-8910, our new
model, developed by top researchers to support the
CDMA2000 1X system through Qualcomm-manufactured
MSM6050 chips and CDMA technologies. This product allows
for high speed communication services, such as web browsing,
data services, and a GUI animation menu.
Among its many advanced features, T9 Input Mode makes it
easier to enter letters, and VR (Voice Recognition) allows you
to make a call using your voice.
Other features include:
Full graphic display with 9 text input lines and 1 icon line
with variable font size.
Easy to dial through the VR feature.
Enhanced web browsing & data services (i.e.; wireless
internet access, UP browser)
GUI & Animation display compliant with CDMA2000 1X.
CSTN 65K Color LCD.
Navigation Key and 21 keys aligned for more convenience.
Speaker phone, and voice recognition.
Text messaging, web browsing, authentication, call
forwarding, call transfer and call waiting.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This CDM-8910 user guide contains very important
information about how to handle and use the phone. So
please read this manual thoroughly, pay attention to the
warranty on the back page and be alert to the exclusions and
limitations of your warranty, which are related with the
unauthorized use of components.
CHAPTER 1. BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE .................................5
INSIDE THE PACKAGE .....................................................................................6
This chapter provides important information about using the
CDM-8910 including:
INSIDE THE PACKAGE
HANDSET DESCRIPTION
BATTERY USAGE
BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION
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“Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following Patents : U.S.Patent No.
4,901,307 U.S.Patent No. 5,056,109 U.S.Patent No. 5,099,204 U.S. Patent No. 5,101,501 U.S. Patent No.
5,103,459 U.S. Patent No. 5,107,225 U.S.Patent No. 5,109,390.”
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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
HANDSET DESCRIPTION
This package should include all items pictured below.
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where you purchased the phone.
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Handset
AC Charger
The CDM-8910 weighs 3.7oz. And the dimensions are 1.83” x 4.48” x
0.97”.
Antenna
Headphone
Jack
Camera
Key
Camera
Lens
Volume Key
Function Keys
Navigation Key &
Camera/OK Key
Send Key
Earpiece
LCD Screen
END/
Power Key
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Standard Battery
Silencer Key
Microphone
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Display Indicators
See page 9 for a list of icons.
Text & Graphic area
DISPLAY INDICATORS
Signal Strength - Current signal strength: the
more lines, the stronger the signal.
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Roaming
Phone is out of home area.
Service Indicator
Indicates call is in progress, indicates the
phone cannot receive a signal from the system.
Message
New text or voice message.
Digital Mode
Phone is operating in digital mode.
Analog Mode
Menu
Soft Key Indications
Shows the functions currently
assigned to each soft key and
displays some icons.
Find
Short Press : Camera Menu.
Long Press : Camera
Preview.
Phone is operating in analog mode.
THE FUNCTION KEYS
My Account
MessagingVXL
Call History
Press to make or receive a call.
Press and hold to turn on VR mode.
Press to turn the phone on/off, to terminate a call
or to return to the initial page.
(Left Soft Key) Press to access the menu or
function displayed on bottom line.
(Right Soft Key) Press to access the phone
book find or function displayed on bottom line.
Press to clear a digit from the display or to return
to the previous page.
Press and hold to enable speaker phone mode.
Press and hold to enter Etiquette Mode.
At the main screen
- Press up to access My Account, down to
access Call History, right for Messaging
and left for VXL.
Inside the menu
- Within a menu, use to scroll through
menu options, or to select a function
displayed on the screen.
Battery
Battery charging level – the more blocks, the
stronger the charge.
Mute
Phone is mute during a call.
Silence
Appears when Silent is selected as the ring mode.
Emergency Call
Blinks when an emergency call is in progress.
Auto Answer
Phone is in answering machine mode.
Speaker Phone
Phone is in speaker phone mode.
Etiquette
Phone will vibrate when call is received.
Schedule
Appears when either an event or an alarm is set.
Ring Mode
Appears when a ringer is selected for the
ringer mode.
Press and hold to enter Key guard mode.
Press to turn on backlight.
Press and hold to activate Camera Mode.
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Dormant
Indicates the phone is disconnected while on
“Server Connection”.
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GPS Icon
Indicates the Location Service of your cellular
telephone
1X
Phone is in the digital service area.
Silent
Displays when Silent is in use during a call.
Web Msg
Phone has a Web Alert message.
Web + Text Msg
Phone has new Web Alert Msg and Text Msg.
Web + Voice Msg
Phone has new Web Alert Msg and Voice Msg.
Web + Text + Voice Msg - Phone has new Web
Alert Msg, Text Msg and Voice Msg.
Web Browser
Phone is in the progress of Browser.
TTY Mode
is disabled/enabled.
Indicates your phone is in TTY mode is active,
indicates your phone is in TTY mode is off.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Place the battery on the back of the handset
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and slide into place.
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until it locks into place.
BATTERY REMOVAL
Pull down the release latch, lift up the
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battery and
remove the battery from the
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Push the battery down
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handset.
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If the battery is not correctly placed in the compartment, the
handset will not turn on and/or the battery may detach during use.
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BATTERY CHARGING
POWER CONNECTION
Plug the AC charger into a standard outlet.
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Plug the other end of the AC Charger into the
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bottom of your cellular telephone. The battery
must be attached to to the cellular telephone.
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When you charge the battery with the phone turned off, you
will see a charging status screen. You cannot operate the
phone until it is turned on.
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The battery is not charged at the time of purchase.
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Fully charge the battery before use.
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It is more efficient to charge the battery with the handset
turned off.
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The battery must be connected to the phone in order to
charge it.
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Battery operating time gradually decreases over time.
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If the battery fails to perform normally, you may need to
replace the battery.
BATTERY TALK TIME
The operating time is subject to your handset usage and configuration.
Battery Capacity
STD 1000 mAh
EXT 1700 mAh
PCS
Up to 3 hours
Up to 5 hours
BATTERY STANDBY TIME (FOR NEW BATTERY)
The operating time is subject to your handset usage and configuration.
Battery Capacity
STD 1000 mAh
EXT 1700 mAh
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These times are for a new battery. Talking and Standby time
may decrease over time.
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These talk times are the maximum times possible and vary
substantially based on regional network signal strength. With
talk time usage, standby time will decrease proportionally.
Up to 190 hours (7 days)
Up to 300 hours (12 days)
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DOs
l Only use the battery and charger approved by the
manufacturer.
l Only use the battery for its original purpose.
l Try to keep batteries in a temperature between
41ºF (5ºC ) and 95ºF (35ºC).
l If the battery is stored in temperatures above or
below the recommended range, give it time to
warm up or cool down before using.
l Completely drain the battery before recharging.
It may take one to four days to completely drain.
l Store the discharged battery in a cool, dark, and
dry place.
l Purchase a new battery when its operating time
gradually decreases after fully charging.
l Properly dispose of the battery according to local
laws.
DON’Ts
l Don’t attempt to disassemble the battery –
it is a sealed unit with no serviceable parts.
l Don’t accidentally short circuit the battery by
carrying it in your pocket or purse with other
metallic objects such as coins, clips and pens.
This may critically damage the battery.
l Don’t leave the battery in hot or cold temps.
Otherwise, it could significantly reduce the
capacity and lifetime of the battery.
l Don’t dispose of the battery into a fire.
Chapter 2
BASIC OPERATION
This chapter addresses and explains the basic features of your
cellular telephone including:
TURNING THE PHONE ON / OFF
ACCESSING THE MENU
MENU SUMMARY
BASIC FUNCTIONS
DURING A CALL
MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL
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TURNING THE PHONE ON / OFF
ACCESSING THE MENU
TURNING THE PHONE ON
Press and hold , until “Power On” Logo
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appears and the tone sounds.
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To select a logo, refer to page 76.
(Settings>Display>Graphics) for more detail.
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If “Password” appears on the display, enter your 4-digit
password to unlock your phone.
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The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number.
TURNING THE PHONE OFF
Press and hold , until your “Power Off” Logo
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appears.
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Immediately change or recharge the battery when
“Low Battery Warning Power Off” appears on the display.
Memory may possibly be damaged if the phone turns off
due to the battery completely draining.
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Turn the phone off before removing or replacing the battery.
If the phone is on, unsaved data may be lost.
Your Cellular Telephone can be customized via the menu. Each
function can be accessed by scrolling with the Navigation Key or by
pressing the number that corresponds with the menu item.
My Account
Messaging
Pictures
VXL
My Stuff
To access the menu in the idle mode,
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Call History
Phonebook
Voice Tools
Tools
Settings
press [MENU].
To scroll through the menu options use the
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Navigation Key.
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Navigation Key down.
To return to the previous page, press .
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To exit the current menu and return to the idle
mode, press .
Press the Navigation Key to enter a function
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when its main page is displayed or press its
assigned number to have direct access to
the function.
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Hotkeys
At the main screen, press and hold the Navigation Key as follows
to access these functions:
If “CALL FAILED” appears on the display or the line is
busy, press or .
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If you activate the “AUTO REDIAL” function, the phone
will automatically redial for the number of times you have
selected. (Refer to page 90).
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When you place or receive a call from stored phone
numbers, both the name and phone number will be
displayed.
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There is another way to make a call through the VR mode,
which is called “VAD (Voice Activated Dialing)”.
Please refer to page 98 (Voice Service) for more details.
To end a call, press .
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SPEAKER PHONE
The speaker phone feature lets you listen to audio through the speaker
and talk without holding the phone.
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or calling modes, press and hold .
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The phone returns to normal (speaker phone off)
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after ending a call or when the phone is turned off
and back on.
PAUSE FEATURE
Pauses are used for automated systems (i.e., voice mail, calling cards).
Insert a pause after a phone number then enter another group of
numbers. The second set of numbers is dialed automatically after the
pause. This feature is useful for dialing into systems that require a code.
To insert a pause, enter a phone number then
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press [OPTIONS]. Select either a Hard Pause
(“P” appears) or a Timed Pause (“T” appears).
Press to dial or to store.
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Please refer to page 30 for more details about
storing a phone number.
ANSWERING A CALL
To answer a call, press any key except , ,
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or .
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or “Send Key” to answer a call. lf “Send Key” is selected, the
phone can only be answered by pressing .
See page 89 for more information.
To end the call, press .
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In Auto Answer Mode a call is automatically answered after a
preset time of ring tones. See page 90 for more details.
3 WAY CALL FUNCTION
With 3-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When
using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be applied for each of the
two calls.
Enter the number you wish to call then press .
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Once you have established the connection,
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enter the second number you wish to call then
press .
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When you’re connected to the second party,
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press again to begin your 3-Way call.
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you
and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call
and are the first to hang up, all three callers are disconnected.
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CALLER ID FUNCTION
Identifies caller by displaying their phone number. If the caller’s name
and number are already stored in your phone book, they both will
appear.
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CALL WAITING FUNCTION
Notifies you of an incoming call when you are already on a call by
sounding a beep tone and displaying the caller’s phone number.
To answer another call while on the phone,
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press . This places the first call on hold.
To switch back to the first caller, press
again.
Call Waiting is a system dependent feature. Please contact your
service provider for details.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
Adjusts the volume of the ringer, voice call, key beep, messages,
speaker, power on and power off.
Press [MENU] then select one
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Voice Call : Controls the earpiece volume.
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Key Beep : Controls the key pad tone.
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Messages : Controls the received messages alert volume.
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Speaker : Controls the speaker volume.
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Power On : Controls the power on volume.
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Power Off : Controls the power off volume.
ETIQUETTE
Mutes key tones and activates the vibration mode to alert you of an
incoming call or message.
To turn Etiquette Mode on/off, press and hold .
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will be displayed to indicate Etiquette Mode
is active.
KEY GUARD
The Key guard feature of your cellular telephone locks the keypad to
protect against accidental key presses when the phone is turned on
and no call is in progress. You can still answer or silence an incoming
call.
To enter Key Guard mode, press and hold .
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To unlock Key Guard mode, press 1, 2, 3.
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Key Guard feature will deactivate when the phone is
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powered off. Upon next power up, you will need to
press to activate Key Guard again.
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Adjust volume then press to save it.
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To adjust earpiece volume during a call, press the Navigation
Key up or down.
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DURING A CALLDURING A CALL
To display menu options during a call, press [MENU].
MUTE (UNMUTE)
The caller cannot hear you or any sounds from your side but you can
still hear them.
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To deactivate, press [MENU] .
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The phone will automatically unmute in Emergency
Call or Callback mode.
SPEAKER MODE
Activates the speaker phone when you are on a call. The phone
returns to normal (speaker phone off) after ending a call or when the
phone is turned off and back on.
Press [MENU] .
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SILENT (SILENT QUIT)
Prevents the other end from hearing tones if any key is accidentally
pressed during a call.
Press [MENU] .
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To deactivate it, press [MENU] .
SEND MY PHONE #
Automatically transmits your phone number to a pager during a call.
(Dependent on pager service)
PHONE INFO.
Notifies you of your handset information.
Please see page 93 for more details.
Press [MENU] .
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PHONEBOOK
Display the Phonebook menu.
Press [MENU] .
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CALL HISTORY
Display the Call History menu.
Press [MENU] .
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MESSAGES
Enables you to send a message (SMS) during a call.
(Refer to page 103 for more details.)
Press [MENU] .
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LOCATION
Enables the network to locate your current location through Global
Positioning System (GPS). (Refer to page 82 for more details.)
Press [MENU] .
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MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL
This 911 feature puts the phone in the Emergency Call Mode when
you dial the preprogrammed emergency number, 911.
It also operates in the lock mode and out of the service area.
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Enter “911” then press .
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The call connects.
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The phone exits the Lock Mode for 5 minutes.
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When the call ends, the phone returns to the Lock Mode.
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911 USING ANY AVAILABLE SYSTEM
Enter “911” then press .
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The call connects.
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The phone maintains the Emergency Mode
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for 5 minutes.
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While the phone is in the emergency mode for 5 minutes,
the phone can receive an incoming call from any available
system. However, it can’t make a call.
MEMORY FUNCTION
This chapter addresses memory functions including:
STORING A PHONE NUMBER
ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS
MAKING A CALL THROUGH THE PHONE BOOK
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STORING A PHONE NUMBER
ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS
The phone book stores up to 300 entries.
Enter phone number then press .
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Choose “New Entry” or “Existing Entry”.
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Press [OK] to select.
If “New Entry” is selected, the phone # will
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icon is displayed below the list.
Press the Navigation Key left or right to choose
the type of # you’re adding, as indicated by the
icon. Press [OK] to select.
If “Existing Entry” is selected, the Find screen
will appear. Select the contact name you are
editing then press . The new number will
appear above the list of icons. Select the type
of # you’re adding then press [OK].
Enter a name then press .
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Please refer to page 31 for more details on
entering letters, numbers & symbols.
To change the input mode, press [Abc].
Press the Navigation Key down to select the
group. To select other options, press the
Navigation Key down.
Group : Family, Friends, Work, Etc.
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Ringer.
Graphic.
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Memo.
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Set Secret : Lock, Unlock.
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The other fields are set to Numeric mode as a default.
To store the entry, press [SAVE].
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“Phone Book Entry Saved!” or “Entry edited!”
will be displayed.
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The input mode (Alpha editor) will be automatically activated when
necessary to enter letters and numbers. As shown below, there are
4 available modes: Standard input mode (Abc), T9 input mode
(T9Word), Numeric mode (NUM), and Symbol mode (Symbols).
The input mode indicator appears on the lower right
of the display when letters and numbers are entered.
To select the desired input mode among the 4 modes
below, press [MODE], then enter letters and
numbers.
Input mode indicator
T9Word : T9 mode
Abc : Abc mode
NUM : Number mode
Symbols : Symbol mode
The following illustrates the function assigned to each key in the
Alpha Editor.
KEY FUNCTION
Press to change mode.
Mode
Next
Space
Caps Lock
Clear
Save
[T9Word][Abc][NUM][Symbols]
Press to view the next matching word if
the highlighted word is not the word you
intended.
Press to accept a word and add a space.
Press to select a letter case of the
standard text input or T9 text input mode.
[Abc], [ABC], and [abc] indicate the
standard text input.
[T9Word], [T9WORD], and [T9word]
indicate the predictive text input.
Press to delete a character to the left of
the cursor.
Press to store the letters and numbers you
enter.
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ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS
ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS
STANDARD INPUT MODE
Use the digit keys to enter letters, numbers and characters.
Enter letters using the key pad as follows:
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Key Pad
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Time
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Repetitions
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2 times
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Repetitions
3 times
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To change the input mode, press [Abc].
To enter a space, press . The cursor will
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automatically move to the next column.
Repeat until letters are entered.
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Text Messages have a 140-character limit.
To delete one digit, press . To delete the
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entire entry, press and hold .
To change from lowercase to uppercase,
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press .
Select Abc mode by pressing [Abc].
When you select this mode, the Abc icon appears as a visual
confirmation.
- Find the key that corresponds to the letter you want to enter.
- Press it as many times as needed for the letter to appear on the
screen.
- To enter the name “John”:
Press [ ]J
Press [ ]o
Press [ ]h
Press [ ]n
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Repetitions
4 times
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Repetitions
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T9 INPUT MODE
The T9 input mode incorporates a built-in-dictionary to determine a
word based on the entered characters. A word can be entered more
quickly by pressing a key once per character.
Select the T9Word mode by pressing [Abc].
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Press a digit key once to enter the character
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you want then enter all the characters to input
the word you want.
To view the next matching word, press .
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To accept the matching word then enter a space,
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press .
To enter a compound word:
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Enter the first part of the word then press to accept it.
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Enter the last part of the word then press to enter the word.
To enter “hilltop” in the T9 input mode:
- Press [Abc] to select the T9 input mode and to choose the
small letter case (T9Word).
- Press and you will see “hill” highlighted.
Press to select it.
- Press and you will see “top” highlighted.
Press to select it.
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MAKING A CALL THROUGH THE PHONE BOOK
NUMERIC MODE
Allows you to enter numbers.
To enter Numeric Mode, press [Abc] then
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select “NUM”.
To enter a number, press a digit key.
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Allows you to enter symbols.
To enter Symbol Mode, press [Abc]
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then select “Symbols”.
Select the symbol you want to enter with the
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Navigation Key.
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Press [ ],
or
Press [ ],
SPEED DIAL#’S
Press [MENU] .
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To assign a phone number to a location, select
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the location then press [SET].
If a phone number is already assigned to the
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location, press [ERASE] and or [YES] to delete.
Select the entry with the Navigation Key then
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press .
If the entry is set to secret, you will be asked for your
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password.
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“Unassigned” appears if the location is available.
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If a phone number is set as Secret, you will have to enter the
password.
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To call an assigned number, press & hold the last digit of the
speed dial #.
“Speed Dial # number edited” will be displayed.
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MEMO
Chapter 4
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This chapter addresses accessing the menu and using its functions
and features to customize your cellular telephone.
MENU FUNCTION
MY ACCOUNT
PICTURES
MY STUFF
CALL HISTORY
PHONE BOOK
TOOLS
SETTINGS
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PICTURESMY ACCOUNT
You can manage your Virgin Mobile account from your phone. The
basic tasks are summarized below. For more information about your
Virgin Mobile account, visit virgin.com/mobile.
CHECKING YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE
You can check the amount of money remaining in your Virgin Mobile
account right from your phone.
From the main screen, press [MENU]
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“My Account”.
TOP-UP YOUR ACCOUNT
You can Top-Up your account over the air.
To Top-Up your account over the air using your phone, you need a
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Top-Up is how you add money to your Virgin Mobile account. It’s like
filling up your gas tank before you hit the road. You can Top-Up your
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account right from your phone, but first you’ll have to buy a Top-Up
card from one of the thousands of stores that carry them or register a
credit card with Virgin Mobile.
Press [MENU] “My Account”.
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Press [OK] to proceed.
TAKE A PHOTO
Taking pictures with your phone’s working integrated camera is as simple
as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, then pressing a button. You can
activate the Camera Mode and take pictures when the phone is open.
TAKING A PICTURE THROUGH THE MENU
Press [MENU] .
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Point the camera lens at your subject.
2
You can check the picture framing through the
main display screen.
To take the picture, press or the Side
3
Camera button.
To send the picture to someone, press [NEXT]
4
then select “Send Picture”.
You can receive a call while in the Camera Mode, but not
when sending a picture to someone. When this occurs, all
incoming calls will be automatically forwarded to voice mail.
TAKING A PICTURE IN IDLE MODE
To activate Camera Mode, press the Side
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Camera button.
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Point the camera lens at your subject.
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You can check the picture framing through the
main display screen.
To take the picture, press the Side Camera
3
button.
To send the picture to someone, press [NEXT]
4
then select “Send Picture”.
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TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE PHONE CLOSED
To activate camera mode, press and hold the
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side camera button.
Point the camera lens at your subject.
2
You can check the picture framing through
the sub display screen.
To take the picture, press the Side Camera
3
button.
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CAMERA MODE OPTIONS
When the phone is open and in Camera Mode, several user options
are available.
RESOLUTION
Press the Navigation Key up or down to adjust the picture size from
High (640x480 pixels) to Med (320x240 pixels) to Low (160x120 pixels).
The current picture size appears at the top left of the display screen.
ZOOM
Press the Navigation Key left or right to change the magnification.
(Zoom to 1x, 2x or 4x magnification.). The Zoom Magnification appears
at the top right of the display screen.
UNDER [OPTIONS]
SELF PORTRAIT
Switch the viewfinder to the Sub LCD. (Take a picture of yourself by
checking the view on the Sub LCD.)
FLASH
Activate the flash function. (Off / On this shot / Always On)