Cricket A200 User Manual
A200 User Guide
CricKet
Table of contents
Safety ................................................4
About your device .......................... 4
Before using your phone ................6
Handset description .......................6
Battery usage ....................................7
Battery charging ...............................7
Battery handling information .......8
Basic operation ................................9
Turning the phone on/o .............. 9
Accessing the menu ....................... 9
Using the widgets menu ..............10
Accessing the menu map ............ 13
Basic functions ................................13
During a call .....................................15
Memory function ............................ 16
Storing a phone number ..............16
Entering letters, numbers &
symbols .............................................17
Making a call through the
contact list .........................................18
Recent calls ....................................18
All calls ............................................... 18
Missed calls ......................................19
Incoming calls ..................................19
Outgoing calls .................................19
Call timers .........................................19
Messages ....................................... 20
Send text message ...................... 20
Send picture message ............... 20
Inbox ...................................................21
Outbox ...............................................21
Drafts .................................................22
Voicemail ..........................................22
Template ...........................................23
Settings .............................................23
Erase messages ............................24
Contacts ......................................... 24
Find ....................................................24
Add new entry ................................25
Speed dials .....................................25
Group ................................................26
Service number ..............................26
My phone number .........................26
Multimedia ......................................27
Camera .............................................27
My images .......................................27
My sounds .......................................28
Camera settings .............................28
Browser .......................................... 29
Browser menu ................................29
Games & Apps ............................... 29
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Tools ............................................... 30
Bluetooth ..........................................30
Schedule ..........................................32
Alarm .................................................33
World time ........................................33
Memo pad .......................................34
Calculator ......................................... 34
Tip calculator ..................................35
Stop watch .......................................3 5
Unit converter .................................35
Voice service ................................. 35
Voice command .............................35
V.Cmd settings ...............................36
Voice memo .................................... 37
Settings ...........................................37
Display .............................................. 37
Sounds ..............................................39
Call .....................................................40
Security .............................................42
Others ............................................... 44
Memory info ....................................45
Phone info .......................................45
Care and maintenance ................. 46
Warranty..........................................47
One (1) year limited
warranty (U.S.) ................................. 47
Additional safety information ..... 53
Small children .................................53
Operating environment ...............53
Medical devices .............................54
Vehicles ............................................56
Potentially explosive
environments ..................................56
Emergency calls ............................57
Certification information (SAR) ..58
Safety information for fixed
wireless terminals potentially
explosive atmospheres ...............59
Interference to medical
divices ...............................................59
Exposure to RF energy ................59
Body-worn operation ...................59
FCC compliance information .... 60
U.S.A.
U.S.Federal communications
commission radio frequency
interference statement ............... 60
FCC hearing-aid compatibility
(HAC) regulations for wireless
devices ..............................................61
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Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not
following them may be dangerous or
illegal. Read the complete user guide
for further information.
Switch on safely
Must be in the Do not switch the
device on when wireless phone use
is prohibited or when it may cause
interference or danger.
Road safety comes first
Obey all local laws. Always keep your
hands free to operate the vehicle
while driving. Your first consideration
while driving should be road safety.
Interference
All wireless devices may be susceptible
to interference, which could aect
performance.
Switch o in restricted areas
Follow any restrictions. Switch the
device o in aircraft, near medical
equipment, fuel, chemicals, or blasting
areas.
Qualified service
Only qualified personnel may install or
repair this product.
Enhancements and batteries
Use only approved enhancements
and batteries. Do not connect
incompatible products.
Water-resistance
Your device is not water-resistant.
Keep it dry.
About your device
The wireless device described in
this guide is approved for use on
the CDMA 800, 1700, 1900 and 2100
MHz networks. Contact your service
provider for more information about
networks.
When using the features in this
device, obey all laws and respect local
customs, privacy and legitimate rights
of others, including copyrights.
Copyright protection may prevent
some images, music, and other
content from being copied, modified,
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or transferred.
Warning: To use any features in this
device, other than the alarm clock, the
device must be switched on. Do not
switch the device on when wireless
device use may cause interference
or danger.
Remember to make back-up copies or
keep a written record of all important
information stored in your device.
When connecting to any other device,
read its user guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect
incompatible products.
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Before u sing your ph one Before u sing your ph one
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Before using your phone
Handset description
Battery usage
Battery installation
1. Remove the battery cover from the
unit.
2. Slide the battery into the slot
located at the bottom of the unit and
press until you hear the “Click”.
Battery removal
1. To remove the battery, push down
on the top of the battery while
inserting your finger into the slot
and pulling up from the back of the
battery and slide it out.
2. Align the cover tabs with the slots at
the top of the device and slide the
battery cover back onto the unit.
note If the battery is not correctly placed
in the compartment, the handset
will not turn on and/or the battery may
detach during use.
Battery charging
Power connection
1. Plug the AC Charger into a standard
outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the AC
Charger into the charging port on
your phone. The battery must be
installed onto the phone to work
properly.
hot key
• When you charge the battery with
the phone power o, you will see a
charging status screen. You cannot
operate the phone until it is
powered on.
1. Earpiece
2. OK key
3. Menu key
4. Speakerphone key
5. Send key
6. Navigation key
7. Contacts menu
8. Schedule key
9. End key
10. Numeric keypad
11. Microphone
12. Camera lens
13. Speaker
14. Headset port
15. Side volume keys
16. Charger port
17. Camera key
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• The battery is not charged at the
time of purchase.
• Fully charge the battery before use.
• It is more ecient to charge the battery
with the handset powered o.
• The battery must be connected to
the phone in order to charge it.
• Battery operating time gradually
decreases over time.
• If the battery fails to perform
normally, you may need to replace
the battery.
Battery handling information
Do’s
• Only use the battery and charger
approved by the manufacturer.
• Only use the battery for its original
purpose.
• Try to keep batteries in a temperature
between 41
o
F (5oC ) and 95oF (35oC).
• If the battery is stored in temperatures
above or below the recommended
range, give it time to warm up or cool
down before using.
• Completely drain the battery before
recharging. It may take one to four
days to completely drain.
• Store the discharged battery in a
cool, dark, and dry place.
• Purchase a new battery when its
operating time gradually decreases
after fully charging.
• Properly dispose of the battery
according to local laws.
Don’ts
• Don’t attempt to disassemble the
battery – it is a sealed unit with no
serviceable parts.
• 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.
• Don’t leave the battery in hot or cold
temperatures. Otherwise, it could
significantly reduce the capacity and
lifetime of the battery.
• Don’t dispose of the battery into a
fire.
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Basic operation
Turning the phone on/o
Turning the phone on
1. Press the END Key until your
“cricKet” logo appears and the tone
sounds.
note
• If “Password” appears on the display
enter your 4-digit password to
unlock your phone.
• The default password is the last 4
digits of your phone number.
Turning the phone o
1. Press and hold the END Key until
your “cricKet” logo appears.
note
• Immediately change or recharge
the battery when “battery Please
recharge battery soon” appears on
the display. Memory may possibly
be damaged if the phone turns
o due to the battery completely
draining.
• Turn the phone o before removing
or replacing the battery. If the phone
is on, unsaved data may be lost.
Accessing the menu
Your phone 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.
1. To access the menu in the idle mode,
press the Left Soft Key Menu.
2. Press the Navigation Key left or
right to scroll through the menu
items. Press the Navigation Key
up or down to scroll through the
submenus for each menu item.
3. To return to the previous page, press
the Clear Key. To exit the current
menu and return to the idle mode,
press the END Key.
4. Press the OK Key to enter ODP
Menu. There are some items that
are Weather, Weblinks, News,
Horoscope, My teams, Stock, Personalize, My Account, Storefront.
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note
• Navigation Key up : Messages
• Navigation Key down : Browser
• Navigation Key left : To scroll through
the Widgets Menu.
• Navigation Key right : To scroll
through the Widgets Menu.
Using the widgets menu
The Widget scroll menu (located
at the down of the Idle screen)
provides quick access to Widget
features (features like Weather,
Weblinks, Horoscope, News,
Stock, Personalize, My Account, Storefront) and keeps them organized and
always accessible.
1. To access the menu in the idle
mode, press the Navigation Key
right or left to scroll through the
Widgets Menu, then press the OK
Key to select the feature.
2. The selected Widget menu will be
displayed. The Widget menu icon is
displayed on the down hand top of
the display.
3. To scroll through the Widget sub
options, press the Navigation Key
up, down, left or right, then press
the OK Key.
4. To return to the previous step, press
the CLR Key. To exit the current
Widget sub menu and return to the
idle mode, press the END Key or
press the Navigation Key up, down,
left or right to select down arrow
icon. Press the OK Key.
Add new widget menu items
1. From idle mode, press the
Navigation Key right or left to select
the Personalize Icon, then press the
OK Key.
2. Press the Navigation Key up to
select the Configure Widgets
option, then press the OK Key.
3. Press the Navigation Key right
or left to select Add shortcut
location, then press the OK Key.
4. Press the Navigation Key up or
down to scroll to the Widgets
Catalog list.
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5. Select the feature to add, then
press the OK Key.
6. Press the Navigation Key right or
left to select the Add [Features
Name], then press the OK Key.
Replace widget menu item
1. From idle mode, press the
Navigation Key right or left to select
the Personalize Icon, then press the
OK Key.
2. Press the Navigation Key up to
select the Configure Widgets
option, then press the OK Key.
3. Press the Navigation Key right or
left to select the feature you want
to replace.
4. Press the Navigation Key up or
down to select Change, then press
the OK Key.
5. Press the Navigation Key up or
down to scroll through the Widgets
Catalog list.
6. Select the feature to replace, then
press the OK Key.
7. Press the Navigation Key right or left
to select the Change to [Features
Name], then press the OK Key.
note
• The default Widget Menu items
- Personalize, My Account and
Storefront - cannot be Replaced.
Move widget menu item
1. From idle mode, press the
Navigation Key right or left to select
the Personalize Icon, then press the
OK Key.
2. Press the Navigation Key up to
select the Configure Widgets
option, then press the OK Key.
3. Press the Navigation Key right or
left to select the feature you want
to move.
4. Press the Navigation Key up or
down to select Move, then press
the OK Key.
5. Press the Navigation Key right or
left to scroll to change the position.
6. Press the Navigation Key up or
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down to select Place, then press
the OK Key.
note
• The default Widget Menu items
- Personalize, My Account and
Storefront - cannot be Moved.
Remove widget menu items
1. From idle mode, press the
Navigation Key right or left to select
the Personalize Icon, then press the
OK Key.
2. Press the Navigation Key up to
select the Configure Widgets
option, then press the OK Key.
3. Press the Navigation Key right or
left to select the feature you want
to remove.
4. Press the Navigation Key up or
down to select Delete, then press
the OK Key.
5. A confirmation window appears.
6. Press the Navigation Key up or
down to select Delete, then press
the OK Key.
note
• The default Widget Menu items
- Personalize, My Account and
Storefront - cannot be Deleted.
• Speaker key
- Long key : To use the voice
command, press and hold the
speaker key.
- Short key : To use the speaker
phone, press the speaker key.
Press the Speaker Key, Speaker
phone icons are displayed in
indicator area.
To toggle speaker phone on/o.
• Scheduler key
To move the calendar, press the
scheduler key. Press the navigation
key to choose a date in the
calendar, sets an new event and
modify of the event.
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Accessing the menu map
1. Recent Calls
1. All Calls
2. Missed Calls
3. Incoming Calls
4. Outgoing Calls
5. Call Timers
2. Messages
1. Send Text Msg.
2. Send Pic Msg.
3. Inbox
4. Outbox
5. Drafts
6. Voicemail
7. Template
8. Settings
9. Erase Messages
3. Contacts
1. Find
2. Add New Entry
3. Speed Dials
4. Group
5. Service Number
6. My Phone
Number
4. Multimedia
1. Camera
2. My Images
3. My Sounds
4. Camera Settings
5. Browser
6. Games & Apps
7. Tools
1. Bluetooth
2. Schedule
3. Alarm
4. World Time
5. Memo Pad
6. Calculator
7. Tip Calculator
8. Stop Watch
9. Unit Converter
8. Voice Service
1. Voice
Command
2. V.Cmd Settings
3. Voice Memo
9. Settings
1. Display
2. Sounds
3. Call
4. Security
5. Others
6. Memory Info
7. Phone Info
Basic functions
Making a call
1. Enter a phone number.
note To modify the phone number you
have entered :
• To erase one digit at a time press the
Clear Key.
• To erase the entire number, press
and hold the Clear Key.
2. Press the SEND Key.
note
• If “CALL FAILED” appears on the
display or the line is busy, press the
SEND Key or the END Key.
• If you activate the “AUTO RETRY”
function, the phone will automatically
retry for the number until you select
the End key.
• When you place or receive a call
from stored phone numbers, Sub
LCD is only the name, Main LCD is
name+number will be displayed.
• If “Please enter lock code” appears
on the display enter your 4-digit
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password to unlock your phone.
• Your default password is the last 4
digits of your phone number.
3. To end a call, press the END Key.
Call answer
1. When your phone rings or vibrates,
press the SEND Key to answer the
incoming call. (Depending on your
phone’s settings, you may also
answer incoming calls by pressing
any digit key. See page 41 for
details.)
note To reject incoming calls, press
the Right Soft Key Reject.
2. To end a call, press the END Key.
Wait/pause feature
Pauses are used for automated systems
(i.e., Voicemail, 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.
1. To insert a wait/pause, enter a
phone number then press the Right
Soft Key Options. Select either a
Type ‘P’ (“P” appears) or a Type ‘T’
(“T” appears).
note
• Type “P”: A hard pause stops the
calling sequence until further input
from you.
• Type “T”: A two second pause stops
the calling sequence for two seconds
and then automatically send the
remaining digits.
2. Press the SEND Key to dial or Left
Soft Key Save to save the number.
3-way calling
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.
1. Enter a number you wish to call then
press the SEND Key.
2. Once you have established the
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connection, enter the second
number you wish to call then press
the SEND Key.
3. When you’re connected to the
second party, press the SEND Key
again to begin your 3-Way call.
note 3-way calling is a system
dependent feature. Please contact
your service provider for details.
Caller ID function
Identifies caller by displaying their
phone number. If the caller’s name
and number are already stored in your
phone book, their name will appear.
This is a system dependent feature.
Please contact your service provider
for details.
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.
1. To answer another call while on
the phone, press the SEND Key.
This places the first call on hold.
To switch back to the first caller,
press the SEND Key again.
note Call Waiting is a system
dependent feature. Please contact
your service provider for details.
Adjusting volume
1. During a call, press Side Volume Key
up or down to adjust the earpiece
volume.
During a call
1. Press the Left Soft Key Mute.
• Mute (Unmute) : If you press Mute
during a call, the person you are
speaking with cannot hear you or
any sounds from your side of the
conversation. However, you can
still hear them. To activate Mute
during a call.
note
• To deactivate, press the Left Soft Key
Unmute.
• The phone will automatically
unmute in Emergency Call or
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Callback Mode.
2. Press the Right Soft Key Options.
• Voice Memo : To record a voice
memo during a call.
• Call History : To select a phone
number from your Recent Calls
List during a call.
• Contacts : To view a phone number
from your Contact list during a
call.
• Messaging : To send a text
message (SMS) during a call.
• Bluetooth : When user is calling
with A200 mobile phone, user
can select Bluetooth in order to
call with Bluetooth headset.
Making an emergency call
The 911 feature puts the phone in
the Emergency Call Mode when you
dial the preprogrammed emergency
number, 911. It also operates in Lock
Mode and outside the service area.
911 in lock mode
The 911 call service is available even
in Lock Mode.
1. Enter “911”, then press the SEND
Key.
2. The call connects.
3. When the call ends, the phone
returns to Lock Mode.
911 using any available system
1. Enter “911”, then press the SEND
Key.
2. The call connects.
3. The phone maintains the
Emergency Mode and the phone
can receive an incoming call from
any available system. However, it
can’t make a call.
Memory function
Storing a phone number
The phone book stores up to 500
entries.
1. Enter phone number then press the
Left Soft Key Save.
2. Select “New Entry” or “Existing
Entry”.
3. If “Existing entry” is selected, your
contact list is displayed. Choose the
entry to add the number, then press
Left Soft Key Done. Select the type
of Phone you are adding from the
icon list, then press Left Soft Key
Select. Press Left Soft Key Save.
Press the Navigation Key up or down
to select primary phone number,
then press Left Soft Key Select to
save contact.
If “New entry” is selected, the
New entry icon list appears. Press
the Navigation Key up or down to
choose the type of Phone you are
adding. Press Left Soft Key Select
to select. Enter a name. To change
the input mode, press Right Soft
Key Options. Press the Navigation
Key down to enter information in
other fields for the contact. Fields
include “Name”, “Mobile”, “Phone
number”, “Email address”, “URL”,
“Group”, “Ring Tone”, “Msg Alert”,
“Photo”, “Secret”, “Memo”.
4. To store the entry in your contact
list, press the Left Soft Key Save.
“Saved” will be displayed.
Entering letters, numbers &
symbols
The input mode will automatically be
activated when it is necessary to enter
letters and numbers. There are 5
available modes: Standard Alphabet
mode [Abc/ABC], T9 Mode [T9Word],
Numeric mode [123], Symbol mode
[Symbols], Emoticon mode [Emoticon]
and Smileys mode [Smileys]. The
input mode indicator appears on
the lower portion of the display
when letters and numbers are
entered. To select the desired input
mode, press the Right Soft Key
Options, then choose from the list on
screen.
• Standard input mode : Use the digit
keys to enter letters, numbers and
characters.
• T9 input mode : T9 mode
incorporates a built-in-dictionary
to determine a word based on the
entered characters. A word can be
entered more quickly by pressing
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each key once per character.
• Number mode : Allows you to enter
numbers.
• Symbol mode : Allows you to enter
symbols.
• Emoticon mode: Allows you to enter
Emoticon.
• Smileys mode: Allows you to enter
Smileys.
Making a call through the contact
list
One-touch/two-touch dialing
Ideal for frequently dialed numbers,
this feature allows entries in your
contact list to be dialed via the
keypad with only one or two key
presses. In order for One-Touch/
Two-Touch Dialing to properly work, it
must be enabled.
One-touch dialing
2-9: Press and hold the corresponding
memory number for more than 1
second.
Two-touch dialing
10-99: Press and the first digit and
second digits of the memory number
short and long respectively.
note
• If no phone number is stored in
the location entered, “Speed dial is
empty” will appear on the screen.
• If One Touch Dial is set to O: Enter
the speed dial location number then
press the SEND Key.
• Location 1 is reserved for voicemail.
Location 2-99 are unassigned. To
assign a speed dial location, please
see page 25.
Recent calls
All calls
1. Press the Left Soft Key Menu >
Recent Calls > All Calls.
If the number is already stored in
your contact list, only the name
appears. If the number is not stored,
the number appears.
2. To view details, press the OK Key.
note After the 240
th
missed, incoming
or outgoing calls, the oldest call will
automatically be erased from the
history.
Missed calls
1. Press the Left Soft Key Menu >
Recent Calls > Missed Calls. If the
number is already stored in your
contact list, only the name appears.
If the number is not stored, the
phone number appears.
2. To view missed call details, press
the OK Key.
note After 80 missed calls, the oldest
call will be automatically erased from
the history.
Incoming calls
1. Press the Left Soft Key Menu >
Recent Calls > Incoming Calls.
If the number is already stored in
your contact list, only the name
appears. If the number is not stored,
the number appears.
2. To view incoming call details, press
the OK Key.
note After 80 incoming calls, the oldest
call will automatically be erased from
the history.
Outgoing calls
1. Press the Left Soft Key Menu >
Recent Calls > Outgoing Calls.
If the number is already stored in
your contact list, only the name
appears. If the number is not stored,
the number appears.
2. To view outgoing call details, press
the OK Key.
note After 80 outgoing calls, the oldest
call will automatically be erased from
the history.
Call timers
Checks the usage time and manages
your calls within the limit you set. The
11 timers include (Last Call, Outgoing
Calls, Incoming Calls, Home Calls,
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