PCD PV300G Cincinnati Bell Instruction Manual
Contents
Welcome! 4
Open & Close the Display 5
Prior to Using Your Device 6
Remove and Replace the Back Cover 6
Insert and Remove the SIM Card 6
Insert and Remove the Memory Card 7
Formatting the Memory Card 7
Insert and Remove the Battery 8
Charge the Battery 8
Change Locale/Language 9
Device Controls 10
Phone Controls 12
Volume Controls 13
Wireless Controls 13
Display Controls 14
Mini Media Player Controls 14
Setting Up Your Device 15
Bluetooth® Technology Setup 15
Themes 16
Font Size 16
Backlighting 17
Device Privacy Code 17
Key Guard Mode 17
Sound Profiles 18
Alarm Clock 18
Location Based Services 19
Application Customization 20
The Device Interface 20
The Jump Screen 20
Indicators 21
Menus 22
Quick Jump 22
Quick Find 23
Empty Trash 23
Type and Edit Text 23
Navigate in Text Boxes 23
Delete Text 24
Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo 24
Check Spelling 24
AutoText & Spelling 25
Type Special Characters 25
Using the Applications 26
Instant Messaging
Sign On 26
Send an Instant Message 26
Switch Between IM Conversations 27
Phone
Make a Phone Call 27
Use Bluetooth Hands-Free Headset or Car Kit 28
Answer a Phone Call 28
Add a Number to Your Speed Dial List 28
Checking Your Voice Mail 28
Change Your Phone Ringtone 29
Import Contacts from Your SIM Card 29
Text Messaging
Send a Text Message 29
Picture Messaging
Send a Multimedia Message 30
Send an Audio Postcard 31
Address Book
Add a Contact to the Address Book 32
Assign a Contact as a “Favorite” 33
Address Book Tabs 33
Communicate with a Contact 33
Set and Send “My vCard” 34
Send any Contact’s vCard 34
Opera Mini™ Web Browser
Browse the Web 35
Set a Speed Dial Icon 35
Toolbars 35
Settings 36
Planning
Alarm Clock 36
Calendar 37
Notes 38
To Do 38
Camera
Albums 39
Take a Photo 40
Capture Video 41
Send Media Files via Bluetooth or MMS Message 41
Use Photo for Caller ID or Key Guard Background 42
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Media Player
Copy Music or Video to the Memory Card 42
Play Music or Video Using the Media Player 43
Listen Using Stereo Bluetooth Headset 43
Create a Playlist 44
Games 44
Calculator 45
Keyboard Shortcuts 46
Handling and Safety Precautions 47
Regulatory and Compliance Information 50
One Year Limited Warranty 53
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Welcome!
Thank you for buying the PV300G. Your device will open up a whole new way
of communicating, staying organized and connecting to your world.
Designed to seamlessly connect to wireless 3G networks, your PV300G
delivers information to you faster than ever. An intuitive phone interface and
Bluetooth compatibility are only the beginning. Effortlessly exchange instant
messages, browse the Internet, and send multimedia messages. Capture the
moments of your life with the 3.2 megapixel camera and video recorder. A
fully functional media player lets you take your favorite tunes and videos
along for the ride while video streaming capability allows you to check out
those videos your friends are all talking about. Personal information
management (PIM) applications keep you organized and on track.
Here’s what you’ll find in the box:
PV300G device
SIM card*
Removable battery
microSD Card *
USB cable
Battery charger (wall adapter)
Hands-free stereo headset
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Protective sleeve
• Start Guide
• Reference Guide (on www.pcdphones.com)
• Recycle bag
If any of these items are missing, please contact Customer Service.
*May not be included with all models.
Open & Close the Display
To open the display, press your left thumb on the lower-left corner of the
display and gently push up in a clockwise direction. Alternatively, use your
right index finger to push down gently on the upper-right corner of the
display. The display will spring smoothly into the open position.
The normal operating position of the device is horizontal, with the trackball
on the right, as shown above.
To close the display, reverse the motion to pivot the display counterclockwise and snap it into the closed position.
9 Always carry your device in the sleeve to protect the display from
scratches!
Prior to Using Your
Device
Before you use your device, do the following:
• Insert the SIM Card
• Insert and charge the Battery
The following sections walk you through the above actions in addition to
providing other information about these elements.
This section also contains instructions on how insert the memory card.
Remove and Replace the Back Cover
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In order to access the SIM card, memory card and battery, you must
remove the back cover of the device. To do this, turn the device over. With
the camera at the top, slide the battery cover to the right by carefully
pressing the raised dotted lines on the cover with your left thumb. Lift the
cover to remove it.
To replace the back cover, align the back cover with the body of the device
and slide it into place. Take the reverse steps to remove the back cover.
Insert and Remove the SIM Card
The SIM card slot is located just to the left of the battery slot. To access it,
do the following:
1. If the battery is installed, remove the battery by following the steps in
“Insert and Remove the Battery” on page 8.
2. Hold card with gold contacts facing down and card notch facing to the
upper right. Slide the card into the slot and push into place.
3. To remove the SIM card, use your finger to press down gently and slide
the card right. When it’s free of the slot, lift the card to remove it.
Insert and Remove the Memory Card
Your device includes a slot for a Micro Secure Digital (microSD™) flash
memory card. The memory card is not required for the device to function
and can be inserted at any time.
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The memory card slot is located next to the battery as shown below.
1. To insert the memory card, hold the card with the gold contacts facing
down and the card notch facing to the right. Insert the card into the slot
and push to lock into place.
2. To remove the memory card, push the card in slightly and release; the
card should spring partly out of the slot. Pull the card free of the device.
! Forcing the memory card out without pushing to release it may cause the
card or slot to break.
Formatting the Memory Card
For optimal performance, it is recommended that you format the memory
card on the device. Please note that formatting the card will permanently
erase all items that are on the card.
1. Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU to open the
menu, then select Settings >Memory Card.
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2. The Memory Card screen displays the card space and format. You can use
the Card Name field to give the card a unique identifier.
3. Select the Format Now button to format the card. This action will erase all
card contents.
Insert and Remove the Battery
To replace your rechargeable battery, or if you need to insert or remove
your SIM card, first you will need to remove the installed battery. Begin by
powering down your device:
1. Press and hold the power button for three seconds to power down.
2. Remove the back cover following the steps on page 6.
3. Push the battery in slightly (1) using the tab piece at the lower right hand
corner of the battery then lift the battery (2) from that same edge to
remove it.
4. Insert the battery with the notched edge first (the edge with the gold
contacts) and then push the battery down to lock into place.
5. Replace the back cover.
Charge the Battery
Your device comes with a removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
When you first receive your device, it is important that you fully charge the
battery as described below.
! Only use the charger and battery provided with your device or you risk
damaging your device.
! Do not insert battery chargers into the stereo headset jack.
If you attach your device to your computer via USB, be aware that the
power received may not be enough to charge your device. For example,
when computers are in “sleep” mode, only a trickle charge may be supplied
via USB. In this situation you could lose more power than you gain.
1. To connect the device to your computer, insert the USB plug into your
device’s USB port with the icon on the top of the plug.
2. Locate the battery charger that came in the box with your device. Insert
the charger’s USB plug into your device’s USB port, which is next to the
power button. Make sure the icon is on the top of the plug.
Now plug the power cord into a standard electrical wall outlet.
An orange charge indicator light will go on and a lightning bolt icon will
appear over the battery icon in the title bar, indicating the charger is
connected and the battery is charging. If your device has discharged
completely, it may take up to 15 minutes before you see any indication of
charging on the screen. When the battery is fully charged, the indicator
light next to the charging port turns green. If any error occurs when
charging, the indicator light turns red.
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3. Put the device in a safe place and let the battery charge for at least four
hours with the device powered on.
As the device is charging, the bars in the battery icon fill repeatedly from
left to right. When your device is fully charged, the lightning bolt icon will
disappear and the bars will stop moving and remain in the filled position.
9 It is recommended that you charge your device nightly. If you plan to
leave it unattended for an extended period of time, be aware that the
battery may discharge within a few days if it is turned on and not
attached to the charger.
Change Locale/Language
To change the language your device uses, do the following:
1. Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU to open the
menu, then select Settings >Locale. The Locale screen appears.
2. Language – Select your language of choice.
3. To commit your changes, press DONE .
Device Controls
MENU button – Press MENU to open a list of actions you can take on
the current screen.
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JUMP button – Press JUMP to go back to the Jump screen, your
starting point for launching all the device applications.
CANCEL button – Press CANCEL to dismiss any changes you have
made to a screen or dialog box.
DONE button – Press DONE to go back through the screens you
were previously viewing, until you reach the Jump screen. On a screen or in
a dialog box, press DONE to save your changes and dismiss the screen
or dialog box. Press and hold DONE to enter power-saving keyguard
mode.
SEND/END buttons – When the buttons are lit, use them to initiate/end a
call. When unlit, press to page up or to page down.
TRACKBALL – Press the trackball to select a highlighted item or press
and hold to open a pop-up menu. Roll the trackball to reverse or advance
the current selection through the “selectable” items on a screen. Rolling the
trackball left or right with a folder highlighted opens/collapses folder
contents. Adjust trackball speed and acceleration from the Jump Menu >
Settings > Trackball & D-Pad screen. Read what the trackball colors
mean during sleep in “Trackball light indicators” on page 22.
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LEFT and RIGHT SHOULDER buttons – The function of these buttons
depends on which application you’re using. For example, while using the
Camera, the right shoulder button captures a photo and when pressed
halfway down, it focuses. While using the Phone, the left shoulder button
toggles Mute and the right shoulder button toggles Speakerphone. While in
the Multimedia Messaging compose screens, the right shoulder button opens
your photo albums so you can select a photo to attach to the message, and
the left shoulder button opens the voice recorder.
DIRECTIONAL PAD (D-Pad) – Press up, down, left, or right to scroll or
move within text fields and navigate in the browser or game. By default, the
D-Pad navigates folders and screens, jumping over individual items. You can
make the D-Pad navigate the same as the trackball (moving item-by-item)
from the Jump Menu > Settings > Trackball & D-Pad settings screen.
STEREO HEADSET JACK – Always connect the headset to your device
before making/receiving a call. Press the headset button once to answer a
call and again to end it. To answer a second incoming call, press the button
once to put the active call on hold and answer the incoming call.
VOLUME buttons – Press and hold + or – to step through your Sound
Profiles or to increase/decrease the volume on the phone or music player. To
silently mute your device, press and hold –.
USB/POWER PORT – The USB/power port is located on the lower right of
your device. With a flash memory card installed, you can manage the
contents of the card by connecting your device to a computer with a USB
cable.
To connect your device to your computer, locate the USB cable that came in
the box with your device and insert the USB plug—with the icon on the top
—into your device’s USB port.
The memory card will appear as a drive on your computer, and you will be
able to add or remove music, video, or image files using your computer’s file
system. While your device is connected to your computer via the USB port,
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the memory card contents are not available for playing music or viewing
photos via the device.
To avoid the possibility of corrupting the file system on the memory card,
follow your computer’s instructions on removing external hardware to safely
remove the device from the computer.
9 Periodically back up your memory card onto your computer or
removable media, to avoid possible loss of valuable photos, music, and
videos.
POWER ON/OFF button – Press the Power button for three seconds to
power the device on or off.
Phone Controls
SPEAKER – When using the device as a handset, place the speaker, located
in the D-Pad, to your ear.
STEREO HEADSET JACK – Always connect the headset to your device
before making/receiving a call. Press the headset button once to answer a
call and again to end it. To answer a second incoming call, press the button
once to put the active call on hold and answer the incoming call.
VOLUME buttons – Press and hold + or – to step through your Sound
Profiles or to increase/decrease the volume on the phone or music player. To
silently mute your device, press and hold –.
DIAL PAD – Use the keyboard dial pad to dial a number with one hand.
END CALL and SEND CALL buttons – When the Send and End
buttons are lit, it means you can use them to place a call. Press to end a
call or clear the screen of a number you’ve typed. Press to call the phone
number you’ve typed or highlighted in a list. Press with no number typed
to display a list of recently-dialed numbers. Press from the Jump screen to
open the Recent list.
MICROPHONE – When you are using the phone, speak into the
microphone, located by the DONE button.
Volume Controls
There are two ways you can open the volume controls:
• Press MENU + DONE to open the Sound Profile and Brightness
control panels. With the Sound Profile panel highlighted, roll the trackball
left or right to step through the volume levels. Left is louder, right is
softer. (Read more in “Sound Profiles” on page 18.)
• Press the + or – volume buttons on the lower-left edge of your device.
Continue pressing the buttons to step through your sound profiles:
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9 To switch to the “silent” sound profile without making a sound, hold
down the – volume button.
If you’re playing a song/video or are on the phone, there will be volume
control panels specifically for these functions. By default, the appropriate
control panel will be in focus. You can always roll the trackball to select the
Sound Profile panel.
Wireless Controls
If you need to turn off your device’s 3G, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and Bluetooth
wireless connectivity (for example, prior to aircraft takeoff), do the
following:
1. From the Jump screen, press MENU and select Airplane Mode >
Turn Wireless Off. Your device is now offline.
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2. Confirm the offline status by looking at the title bar; the radio tower icon
and “OFF” should blink alternately. (See “Indicators” page 21 for icon
definitions.)
3. To turn wireless back on, select Airplane Mode > Turn Wireless On.
9 Remember to turn wireless back on after landing so you can make and
receive calls.
Display Controls
To adjust the display brightness, go to the Battery & Display settings screen:
1. Press MENU then select Settings > Battery & Display.
2. Select the Brightness slider to open it for adjustment. Roll the trackball
right to increase brightness; roll left to decrease.
3. Press the trackball to apply the setting.
Alternatively, you can press MENU + DONE from anywhere on the
device to open the controls panels. Highlight the lower Brightness panel
and then roll the trackball to make adjustments.
Mini Media Player Controls
To open the mini media player from any application, press JUMP +
DONE .
Use the D-Pad or the trackball to select a control. You can also use these
shortcuts:
Pause item now playing , or resume play if paused .
Play previous item in Play Queue .
Play next item in Play Queue .
When the shuffle and repeat icons are highlighted, this indicates: shuffle is
on , repeat once is on , repeat continuously is on . Select an icon to
cycle through settings.
To jump to the Now Playing screen, press the Now Playing icon .
To scroll through the items in the Play Queue, press the D-Pad left/right
or select the forward control with the trackball.
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To go to a specific place in a song or video, roll the trackball up, then
select the progress bar at the top of the player. A slider opens:
The row of bars is referred to as the “scrubber bar”. The highlighted bar
indicates where you are in the currently-playing item. Roll the trackball right
to fast forward, left to rewind. To close the scrubber bar, press DONE .
Setting Up Your Device
Bluetooth® Technology Setup
Your device supports Bluetooth wireless technology Specification 2.0+EDR
so you can connect to hands-free devices (stereo or mono headsets and car
kits) and any device that can receive a vCard, photo, or other file via
Bluetooth (PCs, phones).
To turn on Bluetooth features and open the Bluetooth settings, press JUMP
to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU and then select Bluetooth to
open the submenu. Make sure Bluetooth features are “on”. The following
menu items are available for configuring and using Bluetooth:
• Pairing – Displays a list of available Bluetooth devices with which you
can pair.
• My Device – Rename your device (as it appears to others) and select an
option requiring that others authenticate before connecting to your
device. You can also request that the device automatically try the PINs
0000 and 1234 when authenticating with other devices.
9 For maximum privacy and security, make sure you select the Require
authentication check box.
• Visibility and Turn Bluetooth On/Off – Bluetooth features are “off” by
default; to select the visibility option, you must first Turn Bluetooth On
from the menu. Once Bluetooth features are on, select from: Always
Visible (if you are actively using Bluetooth devices), Visible for 60sec (to
exchange a vCard or file quickly), and Never Visible (prevents others from
sending you vCards or pairing with you).
• Send My vCard – If you have set “My vCard” in the Address Book, you
can send your vCard quickly to another Bluetooth device by selecting this
option or by using the shortcut MENU + Y. Read more in “Set and
Send My vCard” on page 34.
• Transfer Sound to – With Bluetooth features on, you can use a hands-
free headset or car kit to place and receive phone calls from your device.
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You can also use a Bluetooth stereo headset to listen to songs, videos, or
game sounds.
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Headset or Car Kit - To use a Bluetooth
stereo/mono hands-free headset or car kit, do the following:
1. Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU and then select
Bluetooth to open the submenu. Make sure Bluetooth features are “on”.
2. While you are in your car, make sure your hands-free headset or car kit is
ready to pair by following the manufacturer’s instructions. On your
device, go into the Phone application. Press MENU and select
Settings > Pairing.
3. From the Pairing dialog box, select your Bluetooth hands-free headset or
car kit from the list of devices (it may take a few seconds for the list to
populate). If prompted, type the device’s PIN code, then press DONE
to dismiss the PIN Code dialog box.
4. By default, your call’s sound will go through the device handset. To send
or receive your call using a Bluetooth device, press MENU and select
Transfer Sound to, then select your Bluetooth device from the
submenu.
9 You may transfer the call’s sound either before or during a call.
Themes
You can customize the backgrounds that appear on the application splash
screens and even the system sounds by selecting different “themes.” To
change the theme on your device, do the following:
1. Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU and then select
Themes.
2. The submenu opens to display a list of available themes. Your current
selection is marked with a bullet and appears dimmed.
3. Select your choice with the trackball.
Font Size
By default, the text on your device appears in a “Medium” size font, but you
can change this size:
1. Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU to open the
menu then select Settings > Font Size.
2. Select the Font Size pop-up menu and choose from Small, Medium, or
Large by pressing the trackball and scrolling to the desired size.
3. Press trackball to save your font size setting. It will take a few moments
for the font size to change.
9 This font size setting does not affect the text size on pages viewed
with the Opera Mini™ Web Browser.
Backlighting
As long as you are actively using your device, the backlight will stay on.
After you stop using your device, the backlight will stay on for 15 seconds,
but you can change this setting:
1. Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU then select
Settings > Battery & Display.
2. In the Display Backlight group box, open the Dim after pop-up menu
and select a timeout option, up to five minutes. The lower the time, the
more battery power you will conserve.
3. By default, the Use ambient light sensor check box is selected. This
conserves battery power by causing the backlight to automatically adjust
to the surrounding light.”
Device Privacy Code
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If you want to secure your device from unauthorized access once your
device has gone into key guard mode, you must set up a privacy code:
1. Press JUMP to go to the Jump screen. Press MENU then select
Settings > Key Guard & Security.
2. Scroll down to the Privacy Lock group box. Highlight , then
press the trackball to select it.
3. Enter a three-digit code using the keyboard or the number pop-up menu:
4. At the prompt, re-enter your code to verify.
5. A “New Combination Enabled” message appears. Select OK.
6. Press DONE to save your settings and return to the Jump screen.
9 You can make emergency calls from the key guard screen, even if
privacy code is enabled, by opening the display then pressing MENU
+JUMP .
Key Guard Mode
You can “lock” your device controls by entering key guard mode:
1. You can enter key guard mode from any screen by pressing and holding
DONE for two seconds. Or, press JUMP to go to the Jump screen.
Press MENU to open the menu, scroll to highlight Key Guard then
press the trackball.
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