Pantech P7040 User Manual

SLALOM USER MANUAL

Thank you for choosing the Pantech Slalom, our latest EDGE mobile phone.

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

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

Camera

Specifications

Design

QWERTY Candybar

Displays

z 262k colors TFT LCD with 2.4” display z 320*240 resolution z 5 lines for text in basic mode with 16-point font z Three soft keys and four-way scroll and selection OK keys

Melodies

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

Power Management (Performance)

Battery Type Capacity Standby Time Talk Time

Standard

Lithium-Ion

(Li-ion)

Up to 930 mAh

Up to

11days(290hrs)

Up to

4.5(4.8)hours

Integrated 1.3M CMOS Camera

z Resolution up to 1280 x 1024 (1,310,720 pixels) z Mpeg4 Video recording/playing up to 15f/s(QVGA size) z Self-timer function (5 seconds or 10 seconds) z Photo album and video album

Dimensions & Weight

z Weight: 112g/3.950oz (with standard battery) z Dimensions: 115.2 mm x 60.9mm x 9.9 mm

Operating Frequency

• GSM 850Mhz, GSM 900Mhz, GSM 1800Mhz, GSM 1900Mhz, UMTS 850Mhz, UMTS 1900 Mhz, and UMTS 2100Mhz networks in North

America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific where these networks are supported.

• Automatic band switching.

Phone overview

Receiver

Display

Navigation

Up: Write New SMS

Down: Contact List

Left: E-mail

Right: IM

Center: OK / Mobile Web

Speakerphone

Send Key

CAPS/Shift key

To type a single uppercase letter,

press this key then a letter

Left / Right Soft key

Perform the functions shown At the bottom line of the display

Clear key

Return to previous screen or delete characters in text mode.

Power on&off / Menu exit key / End key

Turn phone on/off, end calls, exit menus

Delete key

Press to delete a number or letter

Enter key

Press to create new line while writing a message

Function key

To enter a number or a symbol,

press the function key, and press

the corresponding key

Space key

Press to enter a space

Left Side key

Volume up and down

microSD Slot

Speaker

Camera

Charger slot / Ear mic

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

Camera key

Using shortcuts

Menu overview

1 Address Book

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 [

3. Press the [4] for Phone.

4. Press the [1] for Language.

5. Press Select for Screen Text.

6. Press the [up] or [down] scroll key to display the list of available languages. Note: In main menu screen the number keypad is matched with the menus as follows.

Address Book

Mobile Web

My Stuff

] for Settings.

Messaging

AppCenter

GPS

Music

, )

Mobile Email

YPmobile

Settings

1. Contacts

2. Add Contact

3. Speed Dial

4. Favorites

5. Groups

6. My Business Card

7. Yellowpages

2 Messaging

1. Conversation

2. Create Message

3. Mobile Email

4. IM

5. Outbox

6. Drafts

7. Voice Mail

8. Settings

9. Templates

10. Used Space

3 IM

4 Mobile Email

3. MusicID

5 Mobile Web 6 AppCenter 7 AppCenter 8 GPS

1. Navigator

2. Where

3. AllSport GPS Platinum

4. Shop GPS Apps

9 YPmobile

10 My Stuff

1. Applications

2. Audio

3. Games

4. Online Locker

5. Picture

4. XM Radio

5. Music Videos

6. Make -UR-Tones

7. Community

8. Music Apps

12 Mobile Video 13 Settings

1. Profiles

2. Display

3. Call

4. Phone

5. Network Connections

6. Network*

7. Connectivity

8. Security*

9. Software Update

10. Reset

6. Video

7. Tools

8. Other Files

9. Used Space

11 Music

1. Music Player

2. Shop Music

11. TTY

12. Phone information

* SIM dependent ** Network dependent

Quick & Easy

Keys Functions

Perform the functions shown at the bottom line of the

display by using these soft keys.

Scroll through the menu options in Menu mode. In standby

mode, Left: Access E-mail 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 Mobile Web directly if pressed in standby mode.

Delete characters from the display, or return to previous

menu.

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.

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.

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

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.

Contents

Call settings............................................................................................. 22

Settings for video share........................................................................... 23

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

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

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

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

1. Getting Started...................................................12

SIM card and battery................................................................................13

Turn phone on/off.....................................................................................14

Keypad lock .............................................................................................14

Essential display indications....................................................................14

Memory card............................................................................................15

Assigning the menu .................................................................................15

Updating software....................................................................................16

Using the QWERTY key pad ...................................................................16

Checking all calls..................................................................................... 23

Speed dialing........................................................................................... 24

Using the address book........................................................................... 25

Caller identification.................................................................................. 26

Using your headset ................................................................................. 26

Service numbers and fixed dialing.......................................................... 26

3. Messaging ..........................................................28

Entering text ............................................................................................ 29

Messaging............................................................................................... 30

Receiving messages............................................................................... 30

Creating and sending text messages...................................................... 31

Creating multimedia messages............................................................... 32

Message templates................................................................................. 34

Using the multitask menu.........................................................................16

2. Calls and address book....................................18

Make, receive and end calls...................................................................19

Using video share....................................................................................20

Options during a call................................................................................21

Message settings .................................................................................... 34

Voice message setting............................................................................ 35

Email........................................................................................................ 35

Using instant messenger......................................................................... 36

4. Multimedia..........................................................37

6. Connectivity .......................................................52

Camera....................................................................................................38

Photo album.............................................................................................40

Video album.............................................................................................41

Audio album.............................................................................................42

Music Player ............................................................................................42

Music player settings ...............................................................................45

Media player ............................................................................................46

Other files.................................................................................................47

Managing memory...................................................................................47

Playing games .........................................................................................47

5. Useful Features .................................................48

Alarm........................................................................................................49

Calendar ..................................................................................................49

Bluetooth ................................................................................................. 53

Using the Mobile Web............................................................................. 54

Using the browser ................................................................................... 54

Profile settings......................................................................................... 55

7. Settings...............................................................56

Language................................................................................................. 57

Time and date.......................................................................................... 57

Ring tones ............................................................................................... 57

Decorating the display............................................................................. 57

Locks....................................................................................................... 58

Security.................................................................................................... 58

Reset....................................................................................................... 59

TTY.......................................................................................................... 59

Notepad and voice memo........................................................................50

Calculator, tip calculator and converter....................................................50

Stop watch...............................................................................................51

Business card ..........................................................................................51

Memory information.................................................................................51

8. Appendix.............................................................60

Alert message ......................................................................................... 61

Troubleshooting checklist........................................................................ 61

Safety information ................................................................................... 62

Safety precautions................................................................................... 63

About the battery usage.......................................................................... 63

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices64

FCC Regulatory Compliance...................................................................66

Warranty...................................................................................................67

1. Getting Started

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

SIM card and battery

3. Insert the SIM card into the slot. The gold contacts of the SIM card should go against the

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, 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 dealer. 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.

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. 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.

Installing/removing SIM card and battery

1. Remove the battery cover from the unit.

2. To fit the battery cover, put it on the guide rail and push up.

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

Turn phone on/off

To turn on

1. Press and hold [ ].

To turn off

1. Press and hold [ ].

Keypad unlock

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 Incoming calls set to Silent

Flight Mode is active

Received one or more text messages Received one or more multimedia messages

A GPRS signal is available. It is displayed when there is an An EDGE signal is available. It is displayed when there is an

Available, Away, Invisible Status of AIM

* Network dependent

Received one or more WAP push messages Received one or more configuration 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 Browser is Active, Secured and being downloaded

Bluetooth is active Bluetooth is Transfer Bluetooth headset is connected

Headset is connected USB is connected TTY is active

active GPRS session active EDGE session

A 3G signal is available. It is displayed when there is an active 3G session microSD card is insert

Battery strength. When the battery charge is low, is displayed

Online, Away, Busy, Offline Status of MSN Available, Busy, Invisible Status of YAHOO You have received one or more IM messages BGM is play, pause and being stopped

Memory card

You can use microSD card as a memory card.

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

To move the file to the 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’.

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 Music Player, Mass Storage or Ask on Connection.

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.

Assigning the menu

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

1. Press Shortcuts in standby mode > select Unassigned.

2. Press Add.

3. Select the menu and sub menu.

Using the QWERTY key pad

Your phone has QWERTY keypad which provides a superior typing experience on a small handheld for easy and comfortable texting. 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

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 type a special character or number, at the applicable key

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

Press to change ab Ab AB at the text editing screen

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

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

Using the multitask menu

1. Press Menu > Settings > Software.

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

Press and hold ( ) to launch the Multitask menu that can be activated from within any active window or page on the phone. There is no need to stop

what you are doing, if you quickly want to jump out and activate another common feature. The idea is to allow you to temporarily exit from your current location to access a group of common functions such as: Call,

Messaging, Mobil Web, Music player and Games & Apps. This key keeps

• Games & Apps: Access Games and Applications while using the handset you from having to completely exit from your current task or window, whether that be a text message, a web page, or an active call, quickly do something else.

Multitask functions

To using multitask function, press and hold the side up key [ ]. You can

for other tasks.

choose from one of the following function:

• Call: Make a voice call while using the handset for other tasks. If Music Player is active, it is muted during the call.

• Messaging: Send a text or multimedia message while using the handset for other tasks.

• Mobil Web: Launch the browser while using the handset for other tasks.

• Music Player: Launch the Music Player while using the handset for other tasks. If an incoming call is received or you want to make a call, the Music Player is muted.

2. Calls and address book

Make, receive and end calls 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

Make, receive and end calls

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 [

hold.

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

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, a rea code, and phone number.

3. Press [

Making an emergency call

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

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.

card.

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

SIM card.

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 [

/ ] key.

3. Press [ ].

Making video share call

Answering a second call**

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.

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

2. Press Options > Video Share.

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.

Stopping the recording

1. Press Options > Stop Record.

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

Ending video share

Putting a call on hold and returning**

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 [

end the call. The recorded video will be saved in My Stuff > Video.

] to

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.

2. Press Options > Full Screen 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.

Putting a call on hold

1. Press Options > Hold or press [

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.

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.

Talking on speaker

1. Press Speaker Phone [ ].

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.

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