* For best performance, do not touch these areas when using your
handset.
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1. Internal Display
2. QWERTY Keypad
Press to enter numbers, letters, and characters using a full
QWERT Y keypad interface.
3.
; Left Soft Key
Press to display the Message menu, or to access the function
listed above the key.
4.
8/ Message Composer Key
Press to access the New TXT Message menu.
5.
2Speakerphone/Caps Key
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From idle mode, press to turn the speakerphone on/off. When
entering text, press to change between uppercase and lowercase
letters.
6.
1Function Key
From idle mode, press the Function Key 1 followed by the
desired key with the symbol you would like to enter.
7.
; Right Soft Key
Press to display Contacts, or to access the function listed above
the key.
8.
, Directional Key
Allows you to scroll through phone menu options and provides a
shortcut to phone functions from idle mode.
9.
. Center Select Key
Press to access the MENU in idle mode. It also allows you to
accept choices when navigating through a menu.
10.
- AF Lock/Return Key
In Take Picture mode, press to automatically focus on and lock
into your subject. In text entry mode, press to insert a carriage
return.
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11. 3/ Clear/Voice Commands Key
From idle mode, press to access Voice Commands or press and
hold to access the Sound Recorder function. When entering text
or a phone number, press to delete a single space or character, or
press and hold to delete an entire word. Within a menu, press to
return to the previous menu.
12.
0 /End/Power Key
Press and hold to turn your handset on/off or press to end a call or
browser session. Within a menu, press to return to idle mode.
13.
*Vibration Key
From idle mode, press and hold to activate/deactivate Vibrate
Mode.
14.
Camera Key
From idle mode, press and hold to access the built-in camera.
15.
&Video Key
From idle mode, press and hold to access the camcorder.
16.
: Space /PTT Key
In text entry mode, press to insert a space. It is also used as a
substitute PTT when the handset is in PTT mode and the flip is
open.
17.
9/ Send Key
Press to place or answer a call, or from idle mode press to access
the All Calls list.
18. Ch arging / Dat a Po rt
Plug in the Wall Charger or USB Cable (sold separately).
19.
Red Side Key/PTT Key
In PTT Mode, press to access the PTT Contact List or press and
hold to make a PT T Call. When not in PTT Mode, press to access
the selected shortcut application.
20.
Volume Keys
From idle mode, press to adjust the master volume. During a call,
press to adjust voice volume.
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21. Music Key
From idle mode, press for quick access to My Music. In Take
Picture mode, press to capture an image. In Record Video mode,
press to record a video.
22. Headset Jack
2.5mm connector port
23. Earpiece
24. Charge Indicator
Appears red when charging. When charging completes, the red
indicator turns off.
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25. Exte rna l Disp lay
26.
Camera/Video Key
From idle mode, press to access the built-in camera. Press and
hold to access the camcorder.
27.
Voicemail Key
From idle mode, press and hold to connect to your voicemail.
28. Alphanumeric Keypad
Use to enter numbers, letters and symbols, and to select menu
items.
29.
Shift Key
Press to enter an asterisk (*) character for calling features. When
entering text, press to change the character input type. When
making an international call, press and hold to enter a “+” sign for
international dialing.
30.
Next Key
In T9 Word mode, press to display other matching words.
31.
Favorites Key
From idle mode, press for easy access to the Favorites List.
32.
Speakerphone/Flashlight Key
From idle mode, press to turn the Speakerphone on or off. Press
and hold to activate/dectivate the Flashlight.
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33. Vibration Key
From idle mode, press and hold to activate/deactivate vibrate
mode. Press to enter the (#) character for calling features. In text
entry mode, press and hold to accept a word and add a space.
34. Speaker
35. Microphone
36. Internal Antenna Area
37. Camera Flash /Flashlight
38. Camera /Camcorde r Indicator
Blinks green in the Take Picture mode and Record Video mode
and turns red when taking a picture or while recording video.
39. Battery Cover Lock
40. Camera /Camcorder Lens
41. S econdary Microphone
42. Batt er y C over
43. Memory Card Slot
Insert a microSD™ memory card (sold separately) under the
battery to increase memory capacity.
44. Charging Terminals
NOTE
This guide gives navigation instructions according to the defaults,
Main Menu Settings are set to Grid and Messaging, and Display
Themes is set to Punching Metal. If other settings or themes are
set, navigating the phone’s menus may be different.
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Menu Overview
Mobile IM
Messaging
1. New Message
1. TX T Message
2. Picture Message
3. Video Message
4. Voice Message
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2. Messages*
3. Drafts
4. Voicemail
5. Visual Voice Mail
6. Mobile IM
7. Email
8. Chat
6. View Timers
Contacts
1. New Contact
2. Contact List
3. Favorites
4. Groups
5. New PTT Contact***
6. PTT Contact List***
7. PTT Groups***
8. Backup Assistant
9. Speed Dials
0.In Case of Emergency
Q. My Name Card
Media Center
Recent Calls
1. Missed
2. Received
3. Dialed
4. Blocked
5. All
* When By Time is selected for Messages View in Message
Settings, the Inbox folder and Sent folder will appear in the
Messaging submenu instead of the Messages folder.
** Blocked appears only when Contacts Only or Block All is selected
for Calls under MENU > Settings & Tools > Phone Settings >
Security > Restrictions > Calls > Incoming Calls.
*** These options are available only when the PTT feature is turned on.
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**
1. Music & Tones
1. V CAST Music |
Rhapsody
2. Get New Ringtones
3. My Ringtones
4. My Music
5. My Sounds
6. Sync Music
2. Picture & Video
1. V CAST Videos
2. Get New Pictures
3. My Pictures
4. My Videos
5. Take Picture
6. Record Video
7. O n line A l b u m
3. Games
1. Get New Applications
4. Mobile Web
5. Browse & Download
1. Get New Applications
6. Extras
1. Get New Applications
7. My Documents
Email
1. Mobile Email
2. Corporate Email
3. Mobile Web Mail
VZ Navigator
My Verizon
Settings & Tools
1. M y Verizon
2. Tools
1. Voice Commands
2. Calculator
3. Calendar
4. Alarm Clock
5. Stop Watch
6. Countdown Timer
7. World Clock
8. Notepad
9. USB Mass Storage
3. Bluetooth
1. Add New Devices
4. External Keyguard
Settings
1. Keyguard Ti mer
2. Unlock Options
5. Sounds Settings
1. Easy Set- Up
2. Call Sounds
1. Call Ringtone
2. Call Vibrate
3. Caller ID Readout
3. Alert Sounds
1. TXT Message
2. Multimedia Message
3. Voice Mail
4. Emergency Tone
5. Missed Call
6. PTT Alert
4. Keypad Volume
5. Digit Dial Readout
6. Service Alerts
1. ER I
2. Minute Beep
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3. Call Connect
7. Power On/Off
1. Power On
2. Power Off
6. Display Settings
1. Easy Set- Up
2. Banner
1. Personal Banner
2. ERI Banner
3. Backlight
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1. Display
2. Keypad
4. Wallpaper
1. My Pictures
2. My Videos
3. Fun Animations
5. Display Themes
6. Main Menu Settings
1. Menu Layout
2. Replace Menu Items
3. Position Menu Items
4. Reset Menu Settings
7. Dial Fonts
8. Menu Font Size
9. Clock Format
1. Ma in Clock
2. Front Clock
7. Phone Settings
1. Airplane Mode
2. Set Shortcuts
1. Set My Shortcuts
2. Set Internal Directional
Keys
3. Set Qwerty Shortcut
4. Set Red Side Key****
3. Voice Commands
Settings
4. Language
5. Location
6. Current Country
7. S e c urity
1. Edit Codes
1. Ph one Only
2. Calls & Services
2. Restrictions
1. Location Setting
2. Calls
3. Messages
4. Dial-Up Modem
3. Phone Lock Setting
4. Lock Phone Now
5. Restore Phone
8. System Select
9. NAM Selection
8. Call Settings
1. Answer Optio ns
2. End Call Options
3. Auto Retry
4. TTY Mode
5. One Touch Dial
**** This option is available only when the PTT feature is turned off.
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6. Voice Privacy
7. PC Connections
8. DTMF Tones
9. PT T Mode
0. Assisted Dialing
9. Memory
1. Save Options
1. Pictures
2. Videos
3. Sounds
2. Phone Memory
1. Memo ry Usage
2. My Pictures
3. My Videos
4. My Ringtones
5. My Music
6. My Sounds
7. My Contacts
8. My Documents
9. Move All To Card
3. Card Memory*****
1. Memo ry Usage
2. My Pictures
3. My Videos
4. My Ringtones
5. My Music
6. My Sounds
7. My Contacts
8. My Documents
9. Move All To Phone
0. USB Mode
Q. Phone Info
1. My Number
2. SW/HW Version
3. Icon Glossary
4. Software Update
W. Set-up Wizard
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***** This option is available only when a memory card (sold separately)
is inserted in the handset.
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External Display Menu Displayed with the Flip Closed
1. Messaging
1. New TX T Msg
2. Messages*
3. Drafts
2. Contacts
1. New Contact
2. Contact List
3. Favorites
4. PTT Contact**
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3. Recent Calls
1. Missed
2. Received
3. Dialed
4. Blocked***
5. All
4. Bluetooth
1. Add New
2. Pair
* When By Time is selected for Messages View in Message
Settings, the Inbox folder and Sent folder will appear in the
Messaging submenu instead of the Messages folder.
** These options are available only when the PTT feature is turned on.
*** Blocked appears only when Contacts Only or Block All is selected
for Calls under MENU > Settings & Tools > Phone Settings >
Security > Restrictions > Calls > Incoming Calls.
3. BT Settings
1. Turn On/Turn Off
2. Discovery On/
Discovery Off
5. Keyguard
1. Lock Now
2. Keyguard Timer
3. Unlock Option
6. Media
1. My Music
1. Play All
2. Shuffle
3. Playlists
4. Songs
2. Record New
NOTE
When in the second level of the external display menu, you can
switch to other second level menus by pressing the Directional Key
= left or right.
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Icon Reference
Screen Icons
When the handset is turned on, the top line of the internal display
displays icons indicating the status of the handset.
Digital indicator. Digital service is available.
3G service indicator. 3G service is available.
1x service indicator. 1x service is available.
Airplane Mode
Battery Strength indicator. Indicates battery level. The
more bars, the stronger the charge.
In Call State. A call is in progress.
* No icon shows when the handset is in idle mode.
Data Session
Location On Mode
E911 Only Mode
No Service indicator.
Indicates the handset cannot receive a signal from the
system.
Voice Privacy
Roaming indicator. The handset is outside of the home
service area.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a protocol developed
by Netscape Communications that uses encryption to
secure data through the public Internet from client to
server.
TTY mode On
®
Indicates Bluetooth
Indicates Bluetooth
Bluetooth
®
Discovery Mode
Voice Commands (Active)
mode is active.
®
is connected to another device.
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Voice Commands (Listening)
1x and PTT services are available.
3G and PTT services are available.
PTT in use. A PTT call is in progress.
Alarm Only
Vibrate Only
Sound Off
Appears when an alarm is set.
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Appears when a Calendar event is set.
Indicates you have missed calls.
Indicates you have a new message.
Indicates you have a new voicemail.
Indicates Speakerphone mode is active.
Recent Call Icons
The following icons are displayed in the Recent Calls lists (Missed,
Received, Dialed, and All):
Indicates a dialed call.
Indicates a received call.
Indicates a missed call.
Mobile 1
2
Mobile 2
Home
Work
Email 1
Email 2
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Group
Picture
Ringtone
IM Screen Name
AIM
Yah oo!
WL Messenger
Address
In Case of Emergency
Message Icons
The following icons are displayed in the list of received messages:
The following icons are displayed in the list of sent messages:
Sent Messages
Delivered Messages
Sent failed Messages
Incomplete Delivery Messages
Pending Messages
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The following icons are displayed in the Drafts message list:
Draft Text
Draft Pictures/ Videos/Voices
PTT Screen Icons
The following icons are displayed on the incoming/outgoing PTT call
screen or the PT T calls in the Recent Calls list:
Received calls list - individual
Received calls list - group
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Dialed calls list - individual
Dialed calls list - group
[Number of ] Missed calls
Connecting to [individual name]
Connected to [individual name]
Connecting to [group name]
Connected to [group name]
Talking to [individual name]
Talking to [group name]
Listening to [individual name]
Listening to [group name]
Alerting [individual name]
PTT Individual available
PTT Group available
PTT unavailable
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Bluetooth® Icons
When an audio device is paired with your handset
When a PC is paired with your handset
When a PDA is paired with your handset
When another handset is paired with your handset
When successfully connected, the following icons may appear:
When a headset is connected with your handset
When a device is paired with your handset
Feature Overview
Water Resistance
The Brigade is water resistant. It provides reliable performance for
outdoor activities, and in wet conditions such as driving rain or high
humidity.
The tested device meets the requirements of the MIL-STD-810F (Rain
& immersion 1m, 30min) standard.
Warning!
The Water Resistance feature does not guarantee protection
against the usage of this device under the water. Do not use the
handset in water.
NOTES
To maintain water resistance:
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Securely fasten the Charging/Data Port cover and the Headset
Jack cover.
Completely close the battery cover and slide the Battery Cover
•
Lock to the LOCK position.
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Shock Resistance
The rugged construction of the Brigade provides outstanding shock
and vibration resistance. The tested device meets the requirements of
the MIL-STD- 810F (Drop 1.5m) standard.
Warning!
The shock and vibration resistance features do not guarantee
protection against every type of shock and vibration. Your handset
may be damaged or malfunction depending on the severity of
received shock or vibration.
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Dust Resistance
For additional peace of mind, the Brigade is also dust resistant. The
device was tested using silica flour at a temperature of 95F and meets
the MIL-STD-810F (Dust) standard.
NOTES
•
Your handset can be rinsed with clean water when dirty. To
ensure water resistance, make sure that all covers are securely
closed before rinsing.
•
Periodically, clean the Charging Terminals and the Battery
Terminals with a dry cloth or cotton swab. Dust may cause some
electrical connection problems. Avoid wiping with excessive
force, which can damage the terminals.
Battery
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Warning!
•
Do not clean terminals inside the handset, or they may be
damaged.
•
If mud or sand has adhered to the handset, do not use it until
wiping off completely.
•
Do not place the handset directly on a sand beach. If sand gets
into the Earpiece or Speaker, sounds may be difficult to hear.
Sand getting into the handset’s hinge can cause mechanical
failures such as heat generation.
The Battery
The handset comes with a rechargeable battery.
Warning!
•
Use only approved batteries for the Brigade. Wipe your handset
before opening the battery cover to prevent moisture or dust from
entering.
•
Failure to follow the below directions for installing/removing the
battery could result in product failure.
Fully charge the battery before using the handset for the first time.
•
Installing the Battery
Warning!
•
Do not install the battery where water or liquid may fall directly on
the handset or battery or in a humid place such as a bathroom.
Otherwise, the electrical circuits may short or erode and cause
the handset to malfunction.
•
When removing the battery cover with a fingernail, the nail can be
broken.
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1. Slide the Battery Cover Lock to the FREE
position in the direction of the arrow
shown in the figure to the right.
2. Insert your fingertip into the recess ,
and then pull the battery cover up in the
direction indicated in the figure to the right
.
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3. Slide the battery into the slot by aligning the
contacts and tabs and press down until
you hear the “click”.
4. Place the battery cover properly on the
handset, then press down firmly on the side of
the battery cover at each arrow point, as
shown to the right.
5. Slide the Battery Cover Lock to the LOCK
position in the direction of the arrow
shown in the figure to the right.
Warning!
If you are using a wrist strap (sold separately), be careful not to get
it caught between the battery cover and the handset, in order to
maintain waterproofing.
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Removing the battery
1. Slide the Battery Cover Lock to the FREE
position in the direction of the arrow
shown in the figure to the right.
2. Insert your fingertip into the recess , and
then pull the battery cover up in the
direction indicated in the figure to the right
.
3. Remove the battery by pulling up on the tab .
Warning!
•
Do not leave the removed battery near heat sources such as a
flame, stove, or in direct sunlight. Otherwise, it may burst,
malfunction, or ignite -causing fire. Do not hit, or exert excessive
shock on the battery, as it can ignite or break.
•
When removing the battery cover with a fingernail, the nail can be
broken.
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Charging the Battery
To charge your battery:
1. Connect the Wall Charger to the Handset Charging Cradle
(included in box).
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2. Plug the Wall Charger power plug into an electrical outlet.
3. Insert the handset into the Handset Charging Cradle.
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Warning!
•
Hold the Wall Charger power plug horizontally and carefully insert
it into the Handset Charging Cradle.
•
Whenever placing the handset into or
removing it from the Handset Charging
Cradle, hold the cradle steady as shown in
the figure to the right. Slide the handset
along the guides on the charging cradle’s
back for support.
•
The Charge Indicator turns red while charging.
Even if the handset is inserted in the Handset Charging Cradle,
the handset will not charge if the Charge Indicator does not
illuminate. Firmly insert the handset into the Handset Charging
Cradle until you see the Charge Indicator illuminate.
Do not connect the Wall Charger to the Charging/Data Port when
•
a handset is charging in the charging cradle. Damage or
overheating may result.
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Charging the battery by directly connecting the Wall
Charger
You can also charge the battery by directly connecting the Wall
Charger to the handset’s Charging/Data Port and plugging the power
plug into an electrical outlet.
1. To open the Charging/Data Port cover,
insert your finger tip into the notch and open
the cover.
2. Plug the Wall Charger power plug into
an electrical outlet and the Wall
Charger connector into the Charging/
Data Port.
3. After the handset is completely
charged, unplug the Wall Charger connector
and close the Charging/Data Port cover.
Warning!
•
Make sure the port cover is completely closed.
•
Do not forcibly insert the Wall Charger power plug into the
Charging/Data Port. Hold it horizontally and carefully insert it into
the Charging/Data Port.
•
Failure to completely reseal the Charging/Data Port cover after
charging may allow liquids to enter the casing, and damage the
handset.
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Battery Level
The battery level icon appears at the top of the display. When the
battery level becomes low, the low battery sensor alerts you in
three ways: an audible tone will sound, the battery icon will begin to
blink, and BATTERY LOW will appear on the display. If the battery
level becomes too low, the phone automatically powers off and any
function in progress will not be saved.
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Fully Charged Fully Depleted
NOTE
Charging time varies depending upon the battery level.
Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the Phone On
1. With the flip either open or closed, press and hold the End/ Power
Key until the display lights up.
NOTE
Avoid any unnecessary contact with the internal antenna area while
your handset is on.
Turning the Phone Off
1. With the flip either open or closed, press and hold the End/ Power
Key until the display turns off.
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Making a call
1. With the flip closed, to unlock the handset, press the Center Select
Key, and then press at the prompt.
2. Enter a phone number (include the area code if needed).
3. Press the Send Key to make the call.
4. Press the End/Power Key to end the call.
NOTE
When you place a call with the flip open, the phone automatically
goes to Speaker On which enables speakerphone.
Correcting Dialing Mistakes
If you make a mistake while dialing a number, press the Clear Key
3/ once to erase the last digit entered, or press and hold
the Clear Key 3/ to delete all digits.
Redialing Call
1. With the flip closed, to unlock the handset, press the Center Select
Key, and then press at the prompt.
2. Press the Send Key twice to redial the last number.
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Answering a call
NOTES
•
The default answer option is set to Flip Open and Any Key so
you can directly answer an incoming call by simply opening the
handset or pressing any key. For information on how to select an
answer option, see page 156.
•
When you receive a call with the flip open, the phone
automatically goes to Speaker On which enables speakerphone.
Caller ID displays the number of the person calling when your
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phone rings. If the caller’s identity is stored in Contacts, the name
appears on the screen.
1. When the phone rings or vibrates, with the flip closed, press the
Send Key to answer the incoming call.
2. Press the End/Power Key to end the call.
NOTES
•
When you ignore an incoming call by pressing the Center Select
Key [Options] and Ignore with the flip closed, you are
prompted whether to send a text message to a caller. Selecting
Yes and pressing the Center Select Key [OK] displays the Quick
Text list. You can select an appropriate text phrase from the list
and press the Center Select Key [OK] to create a text message
to a caller.
•
When you ignore an incoming call by pressing the Right Soft Key
[Ignore] with the flip open, you are prompted whether to send a
text message to a caller. Selecting Yes and pressing the Center
Select Key [OK] displays the Quick Text list. You can select an
appropriate text phrase from the list and press the Center Select
Key [OK] to create a text message to a caller. For how to create a
text message, see page 102.
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Call Waiting
If you are on a call and you receive another incoming call, you will
hear two beeps. With Call Waiting, you may put the active call on hold
while you answer the incoming call. To use Call Waiting:
1. With the flip either open or closed, to answer another call while on
the phone, press the Send Key. This places the first call on hold.
2. To switch back to the first caller, press the Send Key again.
Menu Access
To display the Main Menu from idle mode with the flip open, press the
Center Select Key [MENU].
To use the menu:
Press the Directional Key , up, down, left or right to select your
•
desired menu item then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Or enter the number or letter that corresponds to the menu or
•
submenu item.
There are three Main Menu types: Ta b, List, and Grid.
NOTES
•
All directions in this manual assume that Main Menu Settings
are set to Grid and Messaging, and Display Themes is set to
Punching Metal, which are the default settings. If other settings or
themes are set, navigating the phone’s menus may be different.
•
For information about how to switch between Main Menu types,
see page 143.
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Grid Menu
The Grid Menu has nine items.
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU].
2. Press the Directional Key , up, down, left or right to select your
desired menu option then press the Center Select Key [OK].
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NOTE
When navigating within menus and submenus or when configuring
your handset’s settings, you can return to the previous screen or
step by pressing the Clear Key 3 /. To return to idle
mode, press the End/Power Key.
Selecting Menu with the Flip Closed
When you press the Center Select Key from idle mode with the flip
closed, the external display Menu will always appear in the list layout
regardless of the menu layout selected in the Main Menu Settings.
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1. With the flip closed, to unlock the handset, press the Center Select
Key, and then press at the prompt.
2. Press the Center Select Key.
3. Press the Directional Key 5 up or down to select one of the
following menu options, and then the Center Select Key.
The Brigade supports the use of a microSD™ memory card as a
source of external memory.
NOTE
The microSD™ memory card is sold separately.
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Installing a Memory Card
Warning!
•
Whenever installing or removing a memory card, make sure the
handset is turned off and that the Wall Charger is not connected.
•
When installing or removing a memory card, avoid touching the
memory card contacts and avoid damaging the memory card.
Either can cause malfunction or loss of data.
•
The front and back of the memory card look
different. When inserting the memory card, make
sure the correct side is facing up. If not, the
memory card may not fit in the memory card slot,
or the memory card and/or memory card slot
may be damaged.
•
Do not forcibly insert the memory card into the memory card slot.
Hold it with the contacts facing down and carefully insert it.
•
Failure to completely reseal the battery cover after installing may
result in damage if the handset is exposed to water.
When removing the battery cover with a fingernail, the nail can be
•
broken.
Insert like this.
1. Slide the Battery Cover Lock to the FREE
position in the direction of the arrow
shown in the figure to the right.
2. Insert your fingertip into the recess , and
then pull the battery cover up in the
direction indicated in the figure to the right
.
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3. Remove the battery by pulling up on the tab .
4. Carefully press the memory card into the
memory card slot until it locks into place.
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5. Install the battery and replace the battery cover ensuring that you
slide the Battery Cover Lock to the LOCK position.
Removing a Memory Card
Warning!
•
Never remove a memory card from the handset while it is being
accessed. Doing so can damage the memory card or the data
stored on it.
•
The memory card is very small. Make sure you do not drop it.
•
Failure to completely reseal the battery cover after removing may
result in damage if the handset is exposed to water.
When removing the battery cover with a fingernail, the nail can be
•
broken.
1. Slide the Battery Cover Lock to the FREE
position in the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure to the right.
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2. Insert your fingertip into the recess , and
then pull the battery cover up in the
direction indicated in the figure to the right
.
3. Remove the battery by pulling up on the tab .
4. Gently press the memory card inward, until
it pops out. Remove the memory card.
5. Install the battery and replace the battery cover ensuring that you
slide the Battery Cover Lock to the LOCK position.
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Connecting to the Headset Jack
You can connect a compatible device equipped with a standard
2.5mm plug to your handset for safe, convenient, hands-free
conversations.
1. To open the Headset Jack cover, insert your
finger tip into the notch and open the cover.
2. Plug the connector into the Headset Jack.
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Warning!
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Do not forcibly insert/remove the connector into/from the Headset
Jack. Carefully insert/remove it.
Failure to completely reseal the Headset Jack cover after use may
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result in damage if the handset is exposed to water.
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Quick Access to Convenient Features
Vibrate Mode
Vibrate Mode mutes key tones and activates an alert for an incoming
call or message.
To activate and deactivate Vibrate Mode:
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press and hold the Vibration Key
* to activate Vibrate Mode.
2. To deactivate Vibrate Mode, press and hold the Vibration Key *
again.
NOTE
With the flip closed, to unlock the handset, press the Center Select
Key, and then press at the prompt. Next, press and hold
the Vibration Key to activate Vibrate Mode. Press and hold
the Vibration Key again, to deactivate Vibrate Mode.
Mute Function
If you activate the mute function during a call with the flip open, the
person you are speaking with cannot hear you or any sounds from
your handset. However, you are still able to hear them. To activate
Mute:
1. During a call, press the Left Soft Key [Mute].
2. To unmute, press the Left Soft Key [Unmute].
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NOTE
To activate Mute with the flip closed:
1. During a call, press the Center Select Key
of the handset.
2. Select
3. To unmute, press the Center Select Key
Mute, then press the Center Select Key.
Unmute, then press the Center Select Key.
[Options] on the front
[Options], select
Volume Quick Adjustment
1. With the flip closed, to unlock the handset, press the Center Select
Key, and then press at the prompt.
2. Press the Volume Keys up or down to select from: All
Quick Access to Convenient Features
Sounds Off, Alarm Only, Vibrate Only, Low, Medium Low,
Medium, Medium High and High.
3. Press the Center Select Key to save.
NOTES
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With the flip closed, to unlock the handset, press the Center
Select Key, and then press at the prompt. Next, press
and hold the Volume Key Down to enable Sounds Off mode.
Sounds Off mode turns off all phone sounds. Press and hold the
Volume Key Up to revert to Normal Mode.
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With the flip open, you can also adjust the volume by pressing the
Volume Keys .
The keypad volume is adjusted through the Menu. For more
•
details, see page 138.
Speakerphone
To activate and deactivate the speakerphone with the flip open:
1. To activate, press the Speakerphone Key 2 to turn SPEAKER ON.
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2. To deactivate, press the Speakerphone Key 2 again to turn
SPEAKER OFF.
NOTE
To activate and deactivate the speakerphone with the flip closed:
1. With the flip closed, to unlock the handset, press the Center
Select Key, and then press at the prompt.
2. To activate, press the Speakerphone/Flashlight Key
3. To deactivate, press the Speakerphone/Flashlight Key
.
again.
Flashlight
To activate and deactivate the flashlight with the flip closed:
1. With the flip closed, to unlock the handset, press the Center Select
Key, and then press at the prompt.
2. Press and hold the Speakerphone/Flashlight Key to turn FLASH
ON.
3. From idle mode with the flip closed and the keypad unlocked,
press and hold the Speakerphone/Flashlight Key again to turn
FLASH OFF.
Operating Your Handset with the Flip
Closed
With the flip closed, you can operate your handset using the
Alphanumerical Keypad and side keys.
When you unlock the handset and then press the Center Select
Key with the flip closed, the external display Menu will appear. The
following functions are available:
Messaging: Send a text message or view the Messages and Drafts
folders.
Contacts: Register a new contact or view and use the Contact List,
Favorites, and PTT Contact List for a phone call.
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Recent Calls: Display a Recent Calls list such as Missed, Received,
Dialed, or All and use it to make a phone call.
Bluetooth: Add and pair a Bluetooth
also turn the Bluetooth
®
function On/Off and the Discovery Mode
®
device with your handset, and
On/Off.
Keyguard Setting: Lock Now, set the Keyguard Timer and Unlock
Option.
Media: Playback songs stored in My Music or Record New sounds.
The following functions are also available with the flip closed:
Call Feature: Make a phone call by entering a phone number or
answer an incoming call.
Push to Talk: Use the Push to Talk feature by pressing the Red Side
Quick Access to Convenient Features
Key/PT T Key .
Camera: Take a picture with the built-in camera which is activated by
pressing the Camera/Video Key , or record video with camcorder
which is activated by pressing and holding the Camera/Video Key
, with the external display used as the Viewfider.
Voice Commands: Use Voice Commands by pressing the Clear/
Voice Commands Key .
Sound Recorder: Record sound with the Sound Recorder which is
activated by pressing and holding the Clear/Voice Commands Key
.
Flashlight: Use the Flashlight which is activated/deactivated by
pressing and holding Speakerphone/Flashlight Key .
NOTES
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When registering a contact with the flip closed, only Name/Mobile
1/Home/ Work/ Zip Code fields can be registered.
Available functions are limited when the flip is closed. Use the
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handset with the flip open to access all available functions.
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Entering and Editing Information
Text Input with the Flip Open
With the flip open, you can enter or edit Messages, Contacts, and
Schedule using the QWERT Y Keypad.
To perform the Text Input operation described in this section with
your handset, open the text entry screen following the steps below to
create the new Text Massage:
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Left Soft Key
[Message], press New Message.
2. Press TXT Message.
3. Press the Center Select Key [OK] to go to the Tex t field.
Key Functions in the Text Entry Field
; Left Soft Key [Symbols]: Press to display the SYMBOLS
popup box for the selection of a symbol.
2Shift/ Caps: Press to change case.
Abc m ABC m abc
1Function: Press to enter the right upper symbol on the key
after pressing the Function Key 1.
:Space: Press to insert a space.
-Return: Press to insert a carriage return.
3Clear: Press to delete a single space or character. Press
and hold to delete entire words.
Entering Symbols using the SYMBOLS entry box
To insert symbols or punctuation:
1. From the text entry screen with the flip open, press the Left Soft
Key [Symbols].
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Next] to view the next 12 symbols or Left
Soft Key [Prev] to view the previous 12 symbols.
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3. Select the symbol you want to insert, then press the Center Select
Key [OK].
Text Input with the Flip Closed
With the flip closed, you can enter or edit Messages and Contacts
using the front Alphanumeric Keypad.
To perform the Text Input operation described in this section with
your handset, open the text entry screen following the steps below to
create the new Text Massage:
1. With the flip closed, to unlock the handset, press the Center Select
Key, and then press at the prompt.
2. Press the Message Composer Key .
3. Press the Directional Key / down to go to the Text field.
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NOTES
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With the flip closed, you can enter or edit a text message in any
of the following entry modes: T9 Word, Abc, ABC, 123, or T9
Palabra.
Entry mode cannot be changed while entering or editing a
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contact.
Key Functions
Shift: Press to change case.
T9 Word: T9 Word m T9 WORD m T9 word
Abc text: Abc m ABC m abc
T9 Palabra: T9 Palabra m T9 PALA. m T9 palabra
Next: When in T9 Word or T9 Palabra mode, press to display
other words.
Space: Press to complete a word and insert a space.
Clear: Press to delete a single space or character. Press and
hold to delete entire words.
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Using Abc (Multi-tap) Text Input
To enter words in this mode, you need to press each key repeatedly
until the desired letter appears. It can also be used to add words to
the T9 database.
Example: From the text entry screen with the flip closed, in Abc
mode, press , wait
one second, then press . “Vzw” is displayed.
NOTES
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Abc is the default text entry mode.
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Press and hold the alphanumeric key to enter the number in Abc
mode.
Using T9 Word Mode Text Input
T9 Word mode incorporates a built-in-dictionary to determine a word
based on the entered characters. A word is entered more quickly
because you only need to press each key once per character.
To type the message “Call the office.” follow these steps from the text
entry screen:
1. From the text entry screen with the flip closed, press the Center
Select Key [Options].
2. Select Entry Mode, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
3. Select T9 Word, then press the Center Select Key.
4. Press .
5. Press to complete the word and add a space.
6. Press
.
“Call the office.” is displayed.
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NOTES
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After you have finished entering a word, if the word displayed
is not the one you want, press the Next Key to display
additional word choices.
Pressing after pressing to input a period displays
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other punctuation and symbols.
Adding Words to the T9 Database
If a word is not in the T9 database, add it by using Abc (Multi-tap)
mode text entry. To add a new word, follow these steps from the text
entry screen:
1. From the text entry screen with the flip closed, in Abc mode, press
. “Kop” is displayed.
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2. Press the Center Select Key [Options].
3. Select Entry Mode, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
4. Select T9 Word, then press the Center Select Key.
5. Press and hold the Clear Key to erase the existing word.
6. Press . “Kop” is displayed.
7. Press to accept your choice and add a space.
Using 123 (Numbers) Text Input
To type numbers using one keystroke per number, follow these steps
from the text entry screen:
1. From the text entry screen with the flip closed, press the Center
Select Key [Options].
2. Select Entry Mode, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
3. Select 123, then press the Center Select Key.
4. Press .
“5551212” is displayed.
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Using Symbol Text Input
To insert symbols or punctuation, follow these steps from the text
entry screen:
1. From the text entry screen with the flip closed, press the Center
Select Key [Options].
2. Select Entry Mode, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
3. Select Symbols, then press the Center Select Key.
4. Press the Favorites Key to view the next 12 symbols or the
Message Composer Key to view the previous 12 symbols.
5. Select the symbol you want to insert, then press the Center Select
Key to select it.
Using T9 Palabra Mode Text Input
The T9 Palabra mode is a T9 mode for Spanish input.
To type the message “Llame la oficina.” follow these steps from the
text entry screen:
1. From the text entry screen with the flip closed, press the Center
Select Key [Options].
2. Select Entry Mode, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
3. Select T9 Palabra, then press the Center Select Key.
4. Press .
5. Press to complete the word and add a space.
6. Press
“Llame la oficina.” is displayed.
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RECENT CALLS
The Recent Calls menu is a list of the last phone numbers or Contact
entries for calls (including PTT calls) you placed, accepted, missed,
or blocked. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to
the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the
bottom of the list.
Accessing the Recent Calls submenu
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
RECENT CALLS
[MENU], select Recent Calls, then press the Center Select Key
[OK].
2. Select a submenu.
Missed: Displays a list of the 90 most recently missed calls.
Received: Displays a list of the 90 most recently received calls.
Dialed: Displays a list of the 90 most recently dialed calls.
Blocked*: Displays a list of the 90 most recently blocked calls.
All**: Displays a list of the 270 most recent calls.
View Timers: Displays the duration of selected calls.
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If you select Blocked, enter the four-digit Lock Code, then press
the Center Select Key [OK]. The default Lock Code is the last 4
digits of your phone number.
* Blocked appears only when Contacts Only or Block All is
selected for Calls under MENU > Settings & Tools > Phone
Once you have registered phone numbers into your Contact List, you
can make calls to those numbers quickly and easily.
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Press Contact List.
2. Select the Contact entry, then press the Center Select Key [VIEW].
3. Select the phone number, then press the Send Key to make the call.
NOTES
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Selecting the Contact entry and then pressing the Send Key
will dial the Default Number of the Contact entry automatically.
If multiple numbers are saved in the Contact entry, select the
number you want to dial, then press the Send Key.
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Selecting the Contact entry and then pressing the Message
Composer Key 8 will create a text message to be sent to the
Default Number of the Contact entry as destination. If multiple
phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses are saved in the
Contact entry, select the phone number or e-mail address as
the destination to which you want to send, and then press the
Message Composer Key 8 to create a text message to send to
the selected phone number or e-mail address.
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Editing a Contact Entry
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Press Contact List.
2. Select the Contact entry, then press the Left Soft Key [Edit].
3. Edit the contact information as necessary, then press the Center
Select Key [SAVE] to update the contact entry.
Erasing a Contact Entry
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
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Press Contact List.
2. Select the Contact entry, then press the Center Select Key [VIEW].
3. Press Left Soft Key [Erase], then press the Center Select Key [OK]
to select Yes.
Favorites
Assigning Contacts to Favorites
Up to 10 contacts can be assigned to Favorites.
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Press Favorites.
2. Select an unassigned position, then press the Center Select Key
[Assign].
3. Select the Contact you want to assign to the Favorites, then press
the Center Select Key [OK].
A confirmation message appears.
Using Favorites
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Press Favorites.
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2. Select the Contact entry. You can perform the following operations:
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To view the contact information, press the Center Select Key
[VIEW].
To unassign the entry, press the Left Soft Key [Unassign].
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Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select one of the following
•
options:
Call /New TXT Message/ New Picture Message / New Video
Message/New Voice Message
Press the Send Key to dial the Default Number of the Contact
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entry. If multiple numbers are saved in the Contact entry, select
the phone number you want to dial by pressing the Directional
Key = left or right, then press the Send Key.
Press the Message Composer Key 8 to create a text message
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to be sent to the Default Number of the Contact entry as the
destination. If multiple phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses
are saved in the Contact entry, select the phone number or
e-mail address as the destination to which you want to send,
and then press the Message Composer Key 8 to create a
text message to send to the selected phone number or e-mail
address.
Groups
Groups allow you to classify phone entries into groups with up to 10
numbers in each group.
To view your grouped Contacts, add a new group, change the name
of a group, delete a group, or send a message to everyone in the
selected group:
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Press Groups.
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2. You can select one of the following options:
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To add a new group to the Groups list, press the Left Soft Key
[New], enter the group name, then press the Center Select Key
[SAVE].
To view your grouped Contacts, select a group, then press the
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Center Select Key [VIEW].
To access the options menu, select a group, then press the Right
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Soft Key [Options]. These options include:
New TX T Message/New Picture Message/ New Video
Message/ New Voice Message/Rename /Erase Group/Add
To add Contacts to the group, select the existing group where
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you want to add the contact, then press the Right Soft Key
[Options]. Press Add, then your contact entries will be
displayed in alphabetical order. Select the contact you want to
add then press the Center Select Key [MARK]. When you have
added the desired contact(s), press the Left Soft Key [Done].
To change the group name, select the existing group name that
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you want to change, then press the Right Soft Key [Options].
Press Rename, edit the group name, then press the Center
Select Key [SAVE].
To erase the group, select the existing group that you want to
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erase, then press the Right Soft Key [Options]. Press Erase
Group, then press the Center Select Key [OK] to select Yes.
New PTT Contact
NOTE
You must first enable the PTT feature in order to see the PTT
Contact List (see page 66).
To add a new Push To Talk (PTT) Contact:
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1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Press New PTT Contact.
2. Enter the name, then press the Directional Key / down.
3. Enter the 10-digit phone number of the Verizon Wireless PT T
subscriber, then press the Directional Key / down.
4. To add the new PTT Contact as a member of an existing PTT
Group, press the Left Soft Key [Add], select the PTT Group,
press the Center Select Key [MARK], then press the Left Soft Key
[Done].
5. Press the Center Select Key [SAVE].
PTT Contact List
To view your PTT Contact entries:
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Press PTT Contact List.
2. Select the PTT Contact entry. You can select one of the following
options:
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To place a barge PTT call to the selected individual, press and
hold the Red Side Key/PTT Key .
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To place an alert PTT call to the selected individual, press the
Left Soft Key [Alert]. Then press and release the Red Side
Key/PT T Key .
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Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select one of the following
options:
New PTT Contact/Copy To Contacts /Temp PTT Group/
Erase /Edit /Call/ New T XT Message /New Picture Message/
New Video Message/New Voice Message /Sort
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NOTES
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When in idle mode with the flip open, pressing the Red Side
Key/PT T Key functions as a hot key to access the PTT
Contact List.
When in idle mode with the flip closed and the keypad unlocked,
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pressing the Red Side Key/PTT Key functions as a hot
key to access the PTT Contact List.
PTT Groups
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
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[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Press PTT Groups.
2. You can select one of the following options:
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To add a new PTT Group to the PTT Groups list, press the Left
Soft Key [New], enter the PTT group name, then press the
Center Select Key [SAVE].
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To view the PTT contacts included in the group, select a PTT
Group, then press the Center Select Key [VIEW].
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To access the options menu, select a PTT Group, then press the
Right Soft Key [Options]. These options include:
Rename/Erase/Add/Sort
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To change the PTT Group name, select the existing PTT
Group that you want to change, then press the Right Soft Key
[Options]. Press Rename, edit the PTT Group name, then
press the Center Select Key [SAVE].
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To erase the PTT Group, select the existing group that you want
to erase, then press the Right Soft Key [Options]. Press
Erase, then press the Center Select Key [OK] to select Yes.
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To add PTT Contacts to the PTT Group, select the existing PTT
Group where you want to add the PTT Contact, and then press
the Right Soft Key [Options]. Press Add, then your PTT
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Contact entries will be displayed in alphabetical order. Select the
PTT Contact you want to add, then press the Center Select Key
[MARK]. Press the Left Soft Key [Done].
Temp PTT Group
A Temp PTT Group allows you to quickly communicate with multiple
contacts on a single PTT call. Temp PTT Groups can be created
directly on your phone and are not permanently saved to your PTT
Group list (unless you choose to save it).
The following operation temporarily assigns a PTT Contact to the
Temp PTT Group. When assigned, displaying the Temp PTT Group
and holding down the Red Side Key/PTT Key will initiate a
Barge Call.
Adding PTT Contacts
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Press PTT Contact List.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], then press Temp PTT
Group.
3. Press the Center Select Key [ADD], select a PTT Contact entry,
press the Center Select Key [MARK], then press the Left Soft Key
[Done].
Viewing Temp PTT Group Members
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Press PTT Contact List.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], then press Temp PTT
Group.
3. Select the PTT Contact entry. You can select one of the following
options:
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Press the Left Soft Key [Remove] to remove the entry.
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Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select one of the following
options:
Remove All /New TX T Message/New Picture Message/ New
Video Message/ New Voice Message/Save As PTT Group
Backup Assistant
Backup Assistant safeguards your handset’s contacts and
automatically saves a copy of the names, phone numbers, and email
addresses stored in your handset. You can view, print, add, delete, or
edit your contacts online.
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To set Backup Assistant on your handset:
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Press Backup Assistant.
Backup Assistant launches, and the Welcome screen appears.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Speed Dials
Speed Dialing is a convenient feature that allows you to make phone
calls quickly and easily. Assign your Contacts to Speed Dial numbers
to use this calling feature.
NOTE
You will need to activate One-Touch Dialing to use Speed Dialing.
See page 158.
Setting a Speed Dial
To view the Speed Dials list and assign a phone number entered in
your Contacts to a Speed Dial number:
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
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Press Speed Dials.
2. Select or enter the Speed Dial number, then press the Center
Select Key [SET].
3. Select the Contact, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
4. Select the phone number you want to assign to the selected Speed
Dial number, then press the Center Select Key [OK]. “Set Speed
Dial to Contact?” appears on screen.
5. Press the Center Select Key [OK] to select Yes.
A confirmation message appears.
NOTE
“Speed Dial is already assigned. Overwrite?” will appear on screen
if you are selecting a speed dial location that is already assigned.
Select Yes or No and press the Center Select Key [OK].
Resetting a Speed Dial
1. From idle mode with the flip open, press the Center Select Key
[MENU], select Contacts, then press the Center Select Key [OK].
Press Speed Dials.
2. Select or enter the Speed Dial number, then press the Right Soft
Key [Remove].
3. Press the Center Select Key [OK] to select Yes.
A confirmation message appears.
Single-Digit Speed Dialing
1. With the flip closed, to unlock the handset, press the Center Select
Key, and then press at the prompt.
2. Press and hold the Speed Dial digit.
3. Your handset recalls the phone number from your Contacts,
displays it briefly, and then dials it.
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NOTES
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From idle mode with the flip open, you can also make a phone
call by pressing and holding the Speed Dial digit.
1: Speed Dial entry 1 (Voicemail), is already assigned.
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Double-Digit Speed Dialing
1. With the flip closed, to unlock the handset, press the Center Select
Key, and then press at the prompt.
2. Press the first Speed Dial digit, then press and hold the key of the
last Speed Dial digit.
3. Your handset recalls the phone number from your Contacts,
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displays it briefly, and then dials it.
NOTES
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From idle mode with the flip open, you can also make a phone
call by pressing the first Speed Dial digit, then pressing and