Pantech C790 Users Manual

C790

USER

MANUAL

Thank you for choosing the Pantech Aladdin, our latest 3G mobile phone.

The Pantech Aladdin has many features designed to enhance your mobile experience. From its unique, stylish design and QWERTY keypad, we know you will enjoy the entire Aladdin experience.

This User Guide contains important and useful information that will maximize your familiarity with all that the Pantech Aladdin has to offer.

Specifications

Design

Single slider with QWERTY keypad

Displays

z 260k colors TFT LCD with 2.2” internal d isplay z 176*220 resolution z 7 lines for text in basic mode with 16-point font z Two soft keys and four-way scroll and selection OK keys

Melodies

MP3, MIDI, iMelody, MMF, WAV, SMAF, AAC+

Camera

Integrated 1.3M CMOS Camera z Resolution up to 1280 x 960 (1,228,800 pixels)

Power Management (Performance)

Battery Type Capacity Standby Time Talk Time

Standard

Lithium-Ion

(Li-ion)

Operating Frequency

• GSM 850Mhz, GSM 900Mhz, DCS 1800Mhz, and PCS 1900Mhz networks in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific where these networks are supported.

• Automatic band switching.

Up to 930 mAh Up to 16 days Up to 5 hours

z Mpeg4 Video recording/playing up to 15f/s(QCIF si ze) z Self-timer function (5 seconds or 10 seconds) z Photo album and video album

Dimensions & Weight

z Weight: 132g/4.66oz (with standard battery) z Dimensions: 99.3 mm x 59mm x 14.9 mm

3.90“ x 2.32“ x 0.58“

Phone overview

Number pad view

5 way navigation

Up: White New Down: Contacts Left: My stuff Right: IM Center: Media net

Soft key (Left)

Music Key

Send Key

Receiver

Charger slot/Ear mic

Display

Soft key (Right)

Perform the functions shown At the bottom line of the

display

Camera key

Clear key

Return to previous screen or delete characters in text mode.

Camera

Speaker

MicroSD Slot

Side key

QWERTY

Keypad

Power on&off /Menu exit key/End key

Turn phone on/off, end calls, exit menus

NOTE: Holding the device by the internal antenna area might affect the quality of all calls.

International call prefix key

QWERTY keyboard view

To type a single uppercase letter,

press this key then a letter

CAPS/Shift key

Delete key

Press to delete a number or letter

Enter key

Function key

To enter a number or a symbol,

press the function key, and press

the corresponding key

Note: To use the QWERTY keyboard, ensure that the Number pad is closed, then hold the phone horizontally and slide the screen up.

Space key

Press to enter a space

Press to create new line while writing a message

Using shortcuts

2 Messaging

1. Create Message

Numbered menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options can be quickly accessed by using their shortcut numbers. In Menu mode, Main Menus can be accessed by pressing the number keys (1 to 0) corresponding to their location on the screen. Example: Accessing the Language menu.

1. Press Menu.

2. Press the [9] for Settings.

3. Press the [4] for Phone.

4. Press the [1] for Language.

5. Press Select for Screen Text.

5. Press the [up] or [down] scroll key to display the list of available languages.

Menu overview

1 AT&T Music

1. Music Player

2. Shop Music

2. Inbox

3. Mobile Email

4. IM

5. Sent

6. Outbox

7. Drafts

8. Voice Mail

9. Thread Message

10. Settings

11. Templates

12. Memory Info

3 YPmobile

4 MEdia Net

1. MEdia Net Home

2. Bookmarks

3. MusicID

4. XM Radio

5. Music Videos

6. Make –UR-Tones

7. Community

8. Music Apps

3. Enter Address

4. History

5. Manage

5 MEdia Mall

1. Shop Tones

2. Shop Games

3. Shop Graphics

7. Memory in Use

4. Shop Multimedia

5. Shop Applications

6. Shop Videos

7. MEdia Net

6 AT&T GPS

1. AT&T Navigator

7 My Stuff

1. Application

2. Audio

3. Games

4. Picture

5. Tools

6. Video

7. Other Files

8. Memory Info

8. My Phone Number

9. Memory Info

10. Service Numbers*

11. FDN List*

9 Settings

1. Profiles

2. Display

3. Call

4. Phone

5. Network Connections

6. Network*

7. Connectivity

8. Security*

9. Software

10. Reset

8 Address Book

1. Contacts

2. PostPaid Contacts

3. Add Contact

4. Speed Dial

5. Groups

6. My Business Card

11. TTY

* SIM dependent ** Network dependent

Quick & Easy

Keys Functions

Scroll through the menu options in Menu mode. In standby

~ Enter numbers, letters or special characters. Go to the dial

Perform the functions shown at the bottom line of the

display by using these soft keys.

mode, Left: Access My Stuff menu Right: Access IM menu Up: Access Create Message menu Down: Access Contacts menu Work in Word search mode if pressed in the Predictive text

input mode. Select a menu function or store user-input information, such

as names. Also use this key for confirmation as the [OK]

key. Launch the MEdia Net directly if pressed in standby mode.

Delete characters from the display, or return to previous

menu. Send or receive a call. Show the recent call list in standby

mode. Complete the current call. Turn on/off the phone if pressed

and held. Cancel user input and return to main screen while in Menu

mode. Quickly connect to the voice mail server if pressed and held

in standby mode.

screen if pressed in standby mode. Enter or exit from vibrate mode if pressed and held in

standby mode. Show the symbol input screen if pressed in text input mode. Enter an international dialing prefix if pressed and held in

standby mode. Enter the space character in text input mode. Change various text input modes if pressed at the text-

editing screen. Adjust the earpiece volume while making a call. Control the Ringtone volume, vibrate mode and silent all

mode in standby. Mute the ringtone of an incoming call. Turn camera capture mode on. Work as a camera shutter in capture mode.

Contents

Specifications .......................................................... 3

Phone overview ....................................................... 4

Using shortcuts ....................................................... 6

Quick & Easy ........................................................... 8

1. Getting Started ................................................... 11

SIM card and battery ................................................................................ 12

Turn phone on/off ..................................................................................... 13

Keypad lock ............................................................................................. 13

Essential display indications .................................................................... 13

Memory card ............................................................................................ 14

Assigning the menu ................................................................................. 14

Updating software .................................................................................... 15

Using the QWERTY key pad ................................................................... 15

MEdia Mall ............................................................................................... 15

2. Calls and address book .................................... 17

Making, receiving and ending a call ......................................................... 18

Using video share .................................................................................... 19

Options during a call ................................................................................ 20

Call settings ............................................................................................. 21

Settings for video share ........................................................................... 21

Checking all calls ..................................................................................... 22

Speed dialing ........................................................................................... 23

Using the address book ........................................................................... 23

Caller identification ................................................................................... 25

Using your headset .................................................................................. 25

Service numbers and fixed dialing ........................................................... 25

3. Messaging .......................................................... 26

Entering text ............................................................................................. 27

Messaging ................................................................................................ 28

Receiving messages ................................................................................ 28

Creating and sending text messages ...................................................... 29

Creating a multimedia messages ............................................................ 29

Message templates .................................................................................. 31

Message settings ..................................................................................... 31

Voice message setting ............................................................................. 32

Email ........................................................................................................ 32

Using instant messenger ......................................................................... 33

4. Multimedia .......................................................... 34

Using the browser .................................................................................... 50

Camera .................................................................................................... 35

Photo album ............................................................................................. 37

Video album ............................................................................................. 38

Audio album ............................................................................................. 39

Music Player ............................................................................................ 39

Music player settings ............................................................................... 42

Media player ............................................................................................ 43

Other files ................................................................................................. 44

Managing memory ................................................................................... 44

Playing games ......................................................................................... 44

5. Useful Features ................................................. 44

Alarm ........................................................................................................ 45

Calendar .................................................................................................. 45

Profile settings ......................................................................................... 51

7. Settings .............................................................. 52

Language ................................................................................................. 53

Time and date .......................................................................................... 53

Ringtones ................................................................................................. 53

Decorating the display ............................................................................. 53

Locks ........................................................................................................ 54

To enable fixed dialing ............................................................................. 54

Reset ........................................................................................................ 54

TTY .......................................................................................................... 55

8. Appendix ............................................................ 56

Alert message .......................................................................................... 57

Troubleshooting checklist ........................................................................ 57

Notepad and voice memo ........................................................................ 46

Calculator, converter and stop watch ....................................................... 46

Business card .......................................................................................... 47

Memory information ................................................................................. 47

6. Connectivity ....................................................... 48

Bluetooth .................................................................................................. 49

Safety information .................................................................................... 58

Safety precautions ................................................................................... 59

About the battery usage ........................................................................... 59

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices60

FCC Regulatory Compliance ................................................................... 61

Warranty ................................................................................................... 63

1. Getting Started

SIM card and battery T urn phone on/off Keypad lock Essential display indications Memory card Assigning the menu Updating software Using the QWERTY key pad MEdia Mall

SIM card and battery

About your SIM card

When you subscribe to your network operator, you receive a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card containing your registration information, PIN code, etc. Like a credit card, it should be kept secure and handled carefully. Do not bend,

3. Insert the SIM card into the slot. The gold contacts of the SIM card should go against the metal contacts of the phone. Put the contacts of the battery into the hole located at the bottom of the unit insert and press the upper side of the battery until you hear the “click”.

4. To remove the battery push the bottom of the battery to upwards(1) and remove(2) the battery..

scratch or expose it to moisture. Avoid static electricity. To avoid corrupting your SIM card’s memory, always switch off your phone before removing or inserting your SIM card.

About your battery

Your phone uses a Li-Ion battery. Make sure to use an authorized battery and charger only. For more details, please inquire at your nearest deale r. NOTE: Your phone is powered by a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Unlike other forms of battery technology, you can recharge your battery while some charge remains without reducing your phone’s autonomy due to the “battery memory effect” inherent in those technologies.

Installing/removing SIM card and battery

1. Remove the battery cover from the unit.

2. To fit the battery cover, put it on the

Push the SIM card in the direction of the arrow as shown.

To charge your battery

1. To charge, open the protective cover on the top right side and connect the charger adapter. Make sure you align the connector as the image. If not, it will damage the charging connector on the phone and will not charge.

2. To remove the adapter connection press the adapter’s side buttons(1) and pull the adapter away(2).

guide rail and push up.

Turn phone on/off

To turn on

1. Press and hold [ ].

To turn of f

1. Press and hold [ ].

Keypad lock

Locking the keypad

1. Press Menu > press [ ] to lock.

Unlocking the keypad

1. Press Unlock > [ ] to unlock.

Essential display indications

Signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. When network is in searching mode

displayed. A call is being made. When you are in no service area

displayed Call forwarding* is active

Incoming calls set to ring only (Normal) Incoming calls set to Vibrate and Ring Incoming calls set to Vibrate Only

Available, Away, Invisible Status of AIM

* Network dependent

Incoming calls set to Silent

Flight Mode is active

Received one or more text messages Received one or more multimedia messages Received one or more WAP push messages Received one or more voice messages A message is being sent A message is being received An alarm is set

Schedule Alarm is set Bluetooth is active

Headset is connected Headset USB is connected

TTY is active A GPRS signal is available. It is displayed when there is an

active GPRS session An EDGE signal is available. It is displayed when there is an active EDGE session A 3G signal is available. It is displayed when there is an active 3G session

Battery strength. When the battery charge is low, displayed

Online, Away, Busy, Offline Status of MSN Available, Busy, Invisible Status of YAHOO You have received one or more IM messages

Memory card

You can use microSD card as a memory card. It gives you more space to save pictures, videos, music, etc.

Inserting and removing the memory card

1. Open the memory card slot.

2. Insert the card. The [ ] icon will be display.

3. Press the card to remove.

Using memory card

You can save, move and delete the files between your phone and external memory card. You can also move and copy the files to computer from your phone.

Resetting the card

1. Press Menu > Settings > Reset.

2. Enter the password > External Memory Reset.

Note: The default password is ‘1234’.

To move the file to the card

1. Select the file > Options > Move to External Memory.

2. To move the file back to phone, press Options > Move to Phone.

To delete the file from the card

1. Select the file from the card > Options > Delete.

To move the file from the card to the computer

1. Connect the data cable with mobile and the computer.

2. Press Menu > Settings > Connectivity.

3. Press Select USB Mode.

4. Select Mass Storage or Ask on Con nection.

5. Follow the instruction on your computer screen. Note: Select Music Player when you want to add music to the playlist in your device. When you select Ask on Connection, it will ask you to select either the

Music Player or Mass Storage every time you connect your device with your

computer.

To copy the file to the card

1. Select the file > Options > Copy to External Memory.

2. To copy the file back to phone, press Options > Copy to Phone.

Assigning the menu

You can set the most commonly used menu in Options in standby mode.

1. Press Options in standby mode > select Unassigned.

2. Press Edit.

3. Select the menu and sub menu.

Note: User can change Options menu except CV.

Using the QWERTY key pad

Your phone has QWERTY keypad which provides a superior typing experience on a small handheld for easy and comfortable text writing. You can use all of the phone functions with the QWERTY keypad opened.

Updating software

You can update your software without visiting your nearest dealer.

To update the software

1. Press Menu > Settings > Software > Software Update.

2. Press Check for Update > Yes to check whether or not you need to update the software.

NOTE: After downloading the software, the device will ask you whether to update the software now or later. If you choose to update the software now, it will restart the handset. If you postpone updating the software, you can select between 30 mins, 1 hour or 4 hours in the Options. After selecting the updating time, you will be sent back to standby mode. If you go to Software

Update while you are in postponing, press Continue Update.

To view the version of software

1. Press Menu > Settings > Software.

2. Press Phone Information and scroll down to Software Version.

Note: QWERTY keypad can be used when the number pad is closed. With the number pad is opened, the QWERTY keypad can not be opened.

Key Function

/ Perform the functions shown at the bottom line of the display by

using these soft keys.

Press to change ab AB AB at the text editing screen.

(all small caps / first letter caps / all caps)

Press to type a special character or number, at the applicable key

pad. To enter symbols and numbers continually, press until displays. Enter the space character in text input mode. Insert a carriage return in text input mode.

+ Press to type a special character that is not placed on the keypad

Delete a character to the left of the text cursor in text editing screen.

MEdia Mall

Shopping tones

1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Tones.

Shopping Games

1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Games.

Shopping Graphics

1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Graphics.

Shopping Multimedia

1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Multimedia.

Shopping Applications

1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Applications.

Shopping Themes

1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Themes.

Shopping Videos

1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Videos.

MEdia Net home

1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > MEdia Net.

2. Calls and address book

Making, receiving and ending a call Using video share Options during a call Call settings Settings for video share Checking all calls Speed dialing Using the address book Caller identification Using your headset Service numbers and fixed dialing

Making a call during a call

Making, receiving and ending a call

Making a call

1. Enter the area code and phone number.

2. Press [

Answering a call

1. Press [ ].

Ending a call

1. Press [ ].

Once the call is complete, a call summary is displayed.

Rejecting a call

1. Press [ ] or Ignore.

] key.

1. Enter the phone number or look it up in Address Book.

2. Press [

] to dial the second call. The first call is automatically put on hold.

Switching between two calls

1. Press Swap.

Making an international call

1. Press and hold [ ] key for the international prefix until the ‘+’ character appears.

2. Type the cou ntry code, area code, and phone number.

3. Press [

Making an emergency call

You can make emergency calls even if your phone does not have a SIM card.

1. Press Emergency Number, or press SOS if your phone does not have a SIM card.

Making a call using call list

Your phone logs up to 20 dialed, received and missed call numbers.

1. Press [

2. Select All Calls, Missed Calls, Received Calls, or Dialed Calls pressing the [

3. Select a number.

4. Press [

NOTE: To redial the last number in the Recent Calls list, press [

] to display the Recent Calls list.

/ ].

] to dial the selected number.

2. Press [

Replying to a missed call

1. Press View to display the list of missed calls.

2. Select a number to call by pressing the [

3. Press [

/ ] key.

Answering a second call**

2. Press Options > Video Share.

1. Press [ ]. The first call is automatically put on hold.

2. Press [ The call on hold is automatically reconnected.

] to end the second call.

Using video share

You can share live or recorded video while on a call. You can send or receive video. NOTE: Video Share is not available in all markets. Both parties must be in a 3G service area–a 3G icon must appear by the signal bars prior to a call being placed, and both parties must remain in the 3G coverage area for the duration of the Video Share. <Call mode> <Video Share Mode>

3. Select Live or Recorded.

Note: To use video share in the Recent Calls, press Options > Video Share.

Turning off the speakerphone

1. Press OK or press Options > Speakerphone Off during video share mode.

2. Press Options > Mute to mute the sound.

Stopping video share

1. Press Stop to end.

2. To end a call press [

Increasing or decreasing the brightness

1. Press Options > Brightness.

2. Adjust the brightness by pressing [

/ ].

Zoom in and out

1. Press Options > Zoom. It ranges from x1 to x3.

Mute

Making video share call

1. Enter the area code and phone number > [ ].

Stopping the recording

1. Press Options > Stop Record.

For details on setting for automatic recording, see page 23.

Ending video share

1. Press Stop to end the video share.

2. It will ask you whether you will stop video share > Yes to stop.

Note: Even you end video share, the call will not be ended. Press [ ] to end the call. The recorded video will be saved in My S tuff > Video.

Receiving video share

1. After receiving video share, it will ask you whether to accept or reject the video share > Yes to accept and No for reject.

Returning to a held call

1. Press Options > Unhold or press [

] again.

Multi-party calls**

You can talk with more than one person or have conference call.

2. Press Options > Landscape to landscape the screen.

Options during a call

Microphone off and on

Switching your phone’s microphone off

1. Press Options > Mute [

Switching your phone’s microphone back on

1. Press Options > Unmute.

Talking on speaker

1. Press Speaker Phone [ ].

Putting a call on hold and returning**

Putting a call on hold

Making a multi-party call

1. Call the first participant.

2. Call the second participant. The first call is automatically put on hold.

3. Press Options > Join.

Having a private conversation with one participant

1. Press Options > Split.

2. Press OK.

3. Select the participant and press OK. All of the multi-party call participants can now hear each other.

Removing one participant from a multi-party call

1. Press Options > End.

2. Select the participant and press OK. The call ends with that participant, but you can continue to talk to the other participants.

1. Press Options > Hold or press [

]

Searching for a number in the address book during a call

1. Press [ ] or press Options > View Cont acts > Contacts.

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