Getting Started
Unlocking Your Phone
If you received your
1. Press th
2. Enter your four-digit lock code. For security purposes, the code will not be visible as you type.
Note: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your Social Security number, the
last four digits of your Phone Number or 0000.
e END/PWR Switch for 2~3 seconds.
VP200 in the mail, you may need to unlock it before making calls.
View of Phone
1. END/PWR key : Lets you power the phone on or off.
2. Antenna: Internal antenna provides optimum
3. Head
set Jack: Provides connection for an optional headset.
reception for 1900 MHz frequencies.
4. Volume Control Keys: Adjust the Ring Volume in the Main Menu or the Voice Volume during a call.
The keys also scroll through mouths in the Calendar or pages in the Mini Browser.
5. OK: select menu options.
Installing and Removing the Battery
To install the battery, insert the bottom of the battery into the back of the phone. Then, push the battery
down until the latch clicks.
To remove the battery, press up on the latch and remove the battery from the phone.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
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To turn your phone on, push the On /Off Switch [END/PWR] for 2 ~3 seconds. Your phone performs a
short self-test before letting you know it is operational.
If your phone does not turn on, make sure the battery is installed correctly and is adequately charged or
has external power (via the AC Adapter, Cigarette Lighter Adapter).
To turn your phone off, push the On/Off Switch [END/PWR] for 2 ~3 seconds.
Main Menu
When your phone acquires Service, the Greeting (a banner of text), the current time an d date and the
Main Menu are displayed. If you are in authorized cellular provider’s service area, you are ready to send
and receive calls.
Power Save Mode
When the phone is in an area without ser vice for 15 minutes, it stops searching for service and en ters into
the power Save Mode. When your phone activates this feature, Power Save is displayed on your screen.
The phone automatically checks for service periodically or you can check manually by pressing any key.
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Menu Navigation
The Mouse Key lets you scroll circularly through menus quickly and easily
As you navigate through a menu, the options are highlighted (Highlighted Test Example ) . Select an
option by highlighting it and pressing [OK]. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your
position in the menu at all times.
For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:
1. From the Main Menu, select [CALL HISTORY] press 2. (It may already be highl i ghted.)
2. Press the Mouse Key down to highlight and press [OK].
If you have received any calls, they are displayed on the screen.
Entering Characters Using the Keypad
To enter a letter, punctuation or number when creating Phone Book or Scheduler entries, press the
corresponding key until the desired char acter appears. By default, the first letter of a word is capitalized
and following letters are lowercase. Characters in the following order:
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After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds. You
can also advance the cursor by pressing
If you make a mistake, press
to move the cursor left or [CLR] to erase a character. To clear the
entire entry, press and hold [CLR] for two seconds.
or entering a character not on the same key.
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Display Icons
Display icons are the symbols your phone uses to communicate important information. They are as
follows:
ICON DESCRIPTION
Text + voice message
Alarm
Battery
Antenna
In use
No service
Text message
Voi ce
Voice Privacy
Vibrate
Roaming
TTY
SSI
Ringer
Ringer off
Antenna
The antenna on your
VP200 provides maximum reception by holding the phone upper position.
Signal Strength
The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength on your area. The number of
bars in the Signal Strength icon informs you of the current strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal.
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