Samsung Mysto, SPH-A523 Mysto User Manual

SPH-A523 Mysto

P O R T A B L E

DIGITAL DEVICE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

device, and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started .........................................................................5

Understanding this User Manual ............................................................................... 5

Activating Your Device .............................................................................................. 6

Charging the Battery ................................................................................................. 8

Setting Up Your Voice Mail ........................................................................................ 9

Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....................................................10

Features of Your Device .......................................................................................... 10

Closed View of Your Device ..................................................................................... 11

Open View of Your Device ....................................................................................... 12

Command Keys ...................................................................................................... 15

Understanding the Display Screen .......................................................................... 17

Your Device’s Modes ..............................................................................................20

Section 3: Call Functions ..........................................................................24

Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing ................................................................... 24

Making a Call — Speed Dialing .............................................................................. 26

Answering a Call ..................................................................................................... 26

Ignoring a Call ........................................................................................................ 27

Adjusting the Call Volume .......................................................................................27

Calls Log ................................................................................................................27

Roaming .................................................................................................................33

Section 4: Menu Navigation ....................................................................35

Menu Navigation ..................................................................................................... 35

Menu Outline ..........................................................................................................37

Section 5: Entering Text ..........................................................................44

Text Entry Modes .................................................................................................... 44

Changing the Text Entry Mode ................................................................................ 45

Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode .......................................................................... 45

Entering Text in T9Abc Mode .................................................................................. 45

Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters .................................................................. 46

Entering Korean ...................................................................................................... 46

Entering Numbers ................................................................................................... 48

Entering Symbols ....................................................................................................48

Section 6: Understanding CONTACT ........................................................49

Your Contacts List ................................................................................................... 49

Adding a New Contact ............................................................................................ 50

Finding a Contact .................................................................................................... 53

Editing an Existing Contact ...................................................................................... 57

Speed Dial Numbers ............................................................................................... 60

Contact Groups ....................................................................................................... 61

Deleting a Contact .................................................................................................. 66

Sync Contacts ......................................................................................................... 67

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Call Logs .................................................................................................................67

Service Numbers ....................................................................................................67

My Info ...................................................................................................................68

Section 7: CUSTOMIZE ............................................................................. 69

Rings ......................................................................................................................69

Screens ..................................................................................................................70

H.O.T. (Helio On Top) Screens .................................................................................70

Sound Settings .......................................................................................................71

Display Settings ......................................................................................................73

Touch Sensitivity .....................................................................................................77

Call Settings ...........................................................................................................78

Network ..................................................................................................................79

Device ....................................................................................................................80

Security ..................................................................................................................85

Bluetooth ................................................................................................................86

Language ( ) .....................................................................................................89

Airplane Mode .........................................................................................................90

Section 8: SURF ....................................................................................... 91

SURF ......................................................................................................................91

Accessing Helio Portal .............................................................................................91

Using the SURF Browser .........................................................................................92

Using Links .............................................................................................................92

How Browser Keys Work .........................................................................................92

Section 9: SNAP ....................................................................................... 94

SNAP Menu .............................................................................................................94

Camera ...................................................................................................................95

Video Camera .........................................................................................................99

Zoom ....................................................................................................................104

Brightness ............................................................................................................105

Your Albums ......................................................................................................... 105

Photo Studio ......................................................................................................... 107

Settings ................................................................................................................107

Memory Info .........................................................................................................113

Section 10: VIDEO + MUSIC ................................................................... 117

Accessing VIDEO + MUSIC ....................................................................................117

Video ....................................................................................................................118

Download Video ....................................................................................................118

Music ...................................................................................................................119

Download Music ...................................................................................................119

Memory Info .........................................................................................................120

Settings ................................................................................................................122

Section 11: GAMES ................................................................................ 124

Finding Games ......................................................................................................124

Managing Games ..................................................................................................124

Section 12: PLAN .....................................................................................126

Tools Menu ...........................................................................................................126

Calendar ............................................................................................................... 127

To-do ...................................................................................................................129

Wake-up Call ........................................................................................................ 131

Alarm ................................................................................................................... 132

Calculator .............................................................................................................135

World Time ........................................................................................................... 136

Unit Converter .......................................................................................................137

Notepad ................................................................................................................138

Stopwatch ............................................................................................................139

User Memory ........................................................................................................139

Voice .................................................................................................................... 141

Section 13: MESSAGE .............................................................................145

Launching the MESSAGE Feature .......................................................................... 145

Sending a Text Message ....................................................................................... 146

Sending a Picture Message ................................................................................... 147

Sending an Email Message ...................................................................................150

Messaging Services .............................................................................................. 154

Customizing the Message Menu ...........................................................................155

Section 14: APPS .....................................................................................156

Finding Applications .............................................................................................. 156

Managing Applications .......................................................................................... 156

Section 15: Health and Safety Information ............................................158

Health and Safety Information ............................................................................... 159

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..............................................................160

UL Certified Travel Adapter ...................................................................................160

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ........................................................... 161

Road Safety ..........................................................................................................167

Responsible Listening ........................................................................................... 168

Operating Environment .........................................................................................170

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...................................................170

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices .................171

Potentially Explosive Environments ....................................................................... 173

Emergency Calls ................................................................................................... 173

FCC Notice and Cautions ....................................................................................... 174

Other Important Safety Information ....................................................................... 175

Product Performance ............................................................................................ 175

Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...........................................................176

Battery Standby and Talk Time ............................................................................. 176

Battery Precautions .............................................................................................. 177

Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................................178

Section 16: Warranty Information ..........................................................180

Standard Limited Warranty ................................................................................... 180

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Index ........................................................................................................ 185

Section 1: Getting Started

Topics Covered

• Understanding this User Manual

• Activating Your Device

• Charging the Battery

• Setting Up Your Voice Mail

This section explains how to start using your device by activating your service, setting

up your voice mail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.

Understanding this User Manual

The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as the menus and submenus in your device. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page 185.

Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your device. Most of this information is near the back of the guide, beginning on page

158.

Notes and tips

Throughout this guide are icons and text that are set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:

• Notes: Explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub menu.

• Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the

subject at hand.

• Fast Facts: Are like snippets from a glossary. Fast facts provide definitions in

context and proximity to the menu or feature in question.

• Important: Points out important information about the current feature that could

affect performance, or even damage your device.

Getting Started 6

Activating Your Device

Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your device supports.

Install the Battery

Note: Your device comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel

adapter.

Important!: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your device, otherwise you could

damage the battery. You can use your device while the battery is charging, but the battery will take longer to recharge.

1. Slide the battery into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align

with the slots at the top of the device.(1) Press the battery down until it clicks into place.(2)

2. Replace the battery cover (1) and slide it toward the bottom of the device

(2) until the cover clicks into place.

3. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the

device.

Turn Your Device On

1. Open the slide on your device.

2. Press and hold the key for two or more seconds.

Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna (located at the bottom of the

phone) while using your device as this can affect call quality and can cause the device to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.

3. The device begins searching for a network signal.

Once the device finds a signal, the current time displays on the upper, right side of the icon bar.

5. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.

Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No Service icon ( ) appears at

the top of the device’s display. If you cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at another location.

Turn Your Device Off

1. Open the slide on your device.

2. Press and hold the key for two or more seconds. Your device

powers off.

Note: If your device is on and you press for less than one second, the device will not power off. This

prevents your device from being turned off accidentally.

Remove the Battery

Important!: You must unplug the Travel Adapter (if it is connected) before removing the battery from the

device during charging to avoid damage.

If necessary, switch off the device by holding down the key until the power turns off.

1. Remove the battery cover by sliding the battery cover in the direction of

the arrow.

2. Carefully lift the battery cover away from the bottom of the device.

3. Lift (1) the bottom of the battery and remove it (2).

Getting Started 8

Charging the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your

warranty and may cause damage.

Use the Travel Adapter

The travel adapter included with your device is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your device from any 120/220 VAC outlet.

1. Plug the large end of the Travel Adapter

into a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.

Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper

configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your device and void your warranty.

2. Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the charger/accessory

connector at the lower left side of your device.

Note: The following illustration shows the correct and incorrect methosd for connecting the charger.

Verify the arrow on the adapter is showing and pointing to the device for a correct connection. If it is not, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the device’s warranty.

Note: With the device turned OFF, a discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 3 hours.

Inco

rrect

Correct

Low battery indicator

The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged.

• Three bars ( ) indicate a full charge.

• An empty battery icon ( ) indicates a near empty battery.

• A blinking empty battery icon ( ) and a tone sounding indicate you have two to

three minutes before the battery is too low to operate the device. If you continue to use your device without charging its battery, the device shuts

down.

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

Voice mail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time.

1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number

to dial voice mail.

2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your mail box.

Listen to voice mail

1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number

to dial voice mail.

2. At the voice prompt, enter your passcode and follow the instructions.

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Features of Your Device

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Topics Covered

• Features of Your Device

• Closed View of Your Device

• Open View of Your Device

• Command Keys

• Understanding the Display Screen

• Your Device’s Modes

This section outlines some key features of your device. It also displays the screen and

the icons that are displayed when the device is in use.

Features of Your Device

• Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on

participating networks).

• High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology)

• High speed data (EVDO 1x Technology)

• Global Positioning (GPS) Technology

• Personal Information Management (PIM) Functions

• MMS Messaging

• Text Messaging

• Email Messaging

• 2.0 Megapixel Camera with Flash and Video Camera function

• Speakerphone

• Bluetooth® Wireless Technology **

** The Samsung a523 supports the wireless Headset, Handsfree, Stereo Headset, File Transfer, Object Push, Printing, and Bluetooth OBEX profiles for Bluetooth® wireless technology.

Closed View of Your Device

Features

Display — Indicates the status of your device, including status icons,

message indicators, signal strength, and so on. Shows time and date.

2. Volume Key — With the device closed, turns on the external display

backlight when held down.

3. Navigation Keys — Lets you scroll through the device menu options.

4. Key — Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the

highlighted choice in a menu.

5. Camera Key — In standby mode and with the slide open, pressing this

key displays the SNAP menu. Pressing and holding this key launches the camera.

In camera mode, takes photos or starts and ends video clip recording.

6. End/Power Key — Ends a call. When you receive an incoming call with

the slide closed, press to mute the ringer.

7. Earpiece/Speaker — Lets you hear the other caller or music.

1. Display

2. Volume key

3. Navigation keys

4. key

6. End/Power key

7. Earpiece/Speaker

5. Camera key

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Open View of Your Device

Note: The touch keys [Left ( ) and Right ( ) soft touch keys, the Send ( ) touch key, and the

Back/Clear ( ) touch key] are only active when unlocked. The touch keys lock automatically when you slide the device. To unlock the touchpad, press and hold the Volume key up or down until the “Key Lock State Unlock key input?” appears in the display, highlight Yes, then press .

Caution!: The External Touchpad responds to a light touch. Using excessive force when pressing touch

keys may damage the touchpad.

Open View of Your Device

Features

1. Earpiece/Speaker — Lets you hear the other caller.

2. Display

4. Navigation Key

5. Send Soft Touch Key

6. Volume Key

8. Special Function Keys

7. Microphone

9. Alphanumeric Keypad

11. End/Power Key

12. Back/Clear Soft Touch Key

14. Soft Touch Key (Right)

1. Earpiece/Speaker

10. Camera Key

3. Soft Touch Key (Left)

13. Key

Display — Indicates the status of your device, including status icons,

message indicators, signal strength, and so on. Shows menus, calls, and messages.

3. Soft Touch Key (Left) — Used to navigate through menus and

applications and to select the choice available in the Left Soft touch key option.

When receiving a call with the device open or closed, pressing and holding the Left Soft touch key mutes the ringer.

Note: The touch keys [Left ( ) and Right ( ) soft touch keys, the Send ( ) touch key, and the

Back/Clear ( ) touch key] are only active when unlocked. If the touch keys are locked (such as, when the slide is closed), press and hold the Volume key to unlock the touchpad. During a call, press

to unlock the touchpad.

Caution!: The External Touchpad responds to a light touch. Using excessive force when pressing touch

keys may damage the touchpad.

4. Navigation Key — Lets you scroll through the device menu options.

5. Send Soft Touch Key — Lets you place or receive a call. In standby mode,

press this touch key once to access the recent call log.

6. Volume Key — During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume. In standby

mode with the device open, adjusts the ring volume.

7. Microphone — Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you are

speaking to them.

8. Special Function Keys — Enter special characters. Performs various

functions.

9. Alphanumeric Keypad — Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and

characters.

10. Camera Key — In standby mode, pressing this key displays the SNAP

menu. Pressing and holding this key launches the camera.

In camera mode, takes photos or starts and ends video clip recording.

11. End/Power Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the End/Power key,

the power goes On or Off. Returns your device to standby mode.

12. Back/Clear Soft Touch Key — Deletes characters from the display when

you are in text entry mode. Press this touch key to return to the previous menu or screen when navigating features on your device.

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Open View of Your Device

13. Key — Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the

highlighted choice in a menu.

14. Soft Touch Key (Right) — Used to navigate through menus and

applications and to select the choice available in the Right Soft touch key option. When you receive an incoming call, press to Ignore the call and send it to Voicemail.

Rear

Features

Flash — Used with the built-in camera to take photos and videos in low

light.

2. Self Portrait Mirror — Helps you center the camera lens for self portraits.

Strike a pose and look good in pictures of yourself.

3. End/Power Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the End/Power key,

the power goes On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to send the call to voicemail. Returns your device to standby mode.

4. Camera Key — In standby mode, pressing this key displays the SNAP

menu. Pressing and holding this key launches the camera.

1. Flash

3. End/Power key

4. Camera key

5. Power-Accessory Connector

7. Camera Lens

2. Self Portrait Mirror

6. Volume key

In camera mode, takes photos or starts and ends video clip recording.

5. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in charging accessories

and also to connect other available accessory cables to your device.

6. Volume Key — During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume.

In standby mode with the device open, adjusts the ring volume.

7. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera.

Command Keys

Functions for the soft touch keys are defined by what appears above each in the display. There are two soft touch keys, the left soft touch key ( ) and the right soft touch key ( ).

Note: The touch keys [Left ( ) and Right ( ) soft touch keys, the Send ( ) touch key, and the

Caution!: The External Touchpad responds to a light touch. Using excessive force when pressing touch

keys may damage the touchpad.

Left Soft Touch Key

Some functions of the left soft touch key are as follows.

• In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ) to open the main

menu.

• When the left soft touch key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft touch key

( ) to edit an Alarm.

• When the left soft touch key function is Menu, press the Menu (left) soft touch key

( ) and a pop-up menu appears.

Right Soft Touch Key

Some functions of the right soft touch key are as follows.

• In standby mode, press the Contacts (right) soft touch key ( ) to open the

Contacts List screen.

• When the right soft touch key function is Check, press the Check (right) soft touch

key ( ) to select an item in a list to be acted on by a selected function, such as Delete.

Helio Key

• In a menu, press the Helio key ( ) to accept the highlighted selection.

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Command Keys

• In camera mode, press the Helio key ( ) to take a photo.

• When the Helio key function is Edit, press the Edit (Helio) key ( ) to edit a Draft

message.

Back/Clear Key

The Back/Clear key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use the key to return to a previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu.

1. If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and

delete) the character.

2. To erase the entire sentence, press and hold .

3. To back up one menu level, briefly press .

4. To return to standby mode, repeatedly press until you return to

standby mode.

End Key

1. In standby mode, press and hold the End key ( ) to turn your device

off.

2. Briefly press once to disconnect a call.

3. Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the

last input.

4. With your device turned off, press to turn your device on.

Send Touch Key

The Send touch key ( ) is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s) dialed, received, or missed.

1. Press once to answer calls.

2. Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.

3. Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and

from your device.

4. Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.

5. Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again to switch back to the

other call.

Navigation Key

Use the directional keys on the navigation key ( ) to browse menus, submenus, and lists. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications.

Camera Key

In standby mode, momentarily press the Camera key ( ) — located on the right side of your device — to display the SNAP menu.

In standby mode, press and hold the Camera key ( ) to activate the camera built into your device.

With the camera or video camera active, press the key to select from among the camera and video camera modes.

Understanding the Display Screen

1. The top line of your device’s main display

contains icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, connection type, and more.

2. The center portion of the main display shows

information such as call progress information, messages, and photos.

3. The bottom line of the main display shows

current soft touch key functions. The sample screen shows that pressing the Left soft touch key ( ) opens the Main Menu. Pressing the Helio key ( ) accesses the Helio Search web site. Pressing the Right soft touch key ( ) opens the Contacts menu.

Display Screen Icons

Signal strength — Always appears when your device is on and indicates the current signal strength. More lines indicate higher signal strength.

Roam — Roaming occurs when you use your device outside your home area. While roaming, a wireless provider other than yours handles your call, so the service rate for the call may be higher than those made within your home area. Please refer to information from your Wireless Provider on roaming rates.

Service indicator — Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a number, this icon flashes until the call connects.

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Understanding the Display Screen

No service indicator — Indicates your device cannot find a signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls. Wait for a signal or move into an open area to try and find a signal. The no service indicator always appears when you turn on your device and disappears once service is located.

3G Protocol — Indicates your device is using the higher speed 3G protocol.

1X Protocol — Indicates your device is using the lower speed 1X protocol.

Bluetooth — Indicates Bluetooth

device functions are active.

Alarm clock — Indicates an alarm clock is set.

Vibrate — Ring Vibration has been set to Vibrate using the Settings menu. When you receive a call, the device vibrates

but does not ring.

Silent mode — Indicates your device is in Silent mode. Ringer is silenced for all alerts, incoming calls, and incoming messages. The device alerts you of incoming calls, alerts, and messages by vibration and a message in the screen.

Vibrate then Ring — Ring Vibration has been set to Vibrate then Ring using the Settings menu. When you receive a call,

the device vibrates then it rings.

Ring and Vibrate — Ring Vibration has been set to Ring and Vibrate using the Settings menu. When you receive a call, the

device vibrates and rings.

Text Message — Indicates that you’ve received a new text, page, or web alert message. You’re also notified by a visual and audible alert.

Picture Message — Indicates that you’ve received a new picture message.

Voicemail — Indicates that you’ve received a new voice message.

Battery strength — Indicates the battery charge level. The more black bars, the greater the charge. When the battery becomes very low, a flashing empty battery icon displays and the device sounds an audible alert, which indicates your device is about to shut down.

Dialogue Boxes

Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or warn of situations such as low memory. Dialogue boxes and their definitions are outlined below.

• Choice

• Example: “Save message?”

• Reconfirm

• Example: “Erase all messages?”

• Performing

• Example: “SENDING...” “Connecting...”

• Completed

• Example: “Message saved in drafts”

• Information

• Example: “New Message”

• Error

• Example: “No External Memory”

• Warning

• Example: “Battery Low,” “Memory Full!”

Backlights

Backlights illuminate the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the device, the backlights come on. They go off when no keys are pressed within a period of time set in the Backlight menu.

Note: During a phone call, the display backlights dim and turn off after ten seconds to conserve battery power, regardless of the Backlight setting.

See “Backlight” on page 77 for more information.

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Your Device’s Modes

Call Answer Mode

You can select how you wish to answer a call.

1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ), then press

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Call), and for

Answer Call On. The following call answer options appear in the display:

• Slide Open — Sliding the device open or pressing answers a call.

• Open & Press Any Key — Sliding the device open or pressing any key except

the key, the key, the key, the key, the key, or the

key answers a call.

• Send Key Only — Only pressing answers a call.

2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight an option.

3. Press the key to select the method for answering calls.

Input mode

Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and symbols. While at any text entry screen, repeatedly press the right soft touch key ( ) to toggle between the text input modes: T9Abc, 123, Symbol, KOR, and Abc. (See “Entering Text” on page 44 for more information.)

Lock Mode

When the device is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on device use. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for emergency numbers) until you unlock the device. Lock Mode also restricts access to menus and the volume key. Unlock your device by entering the lock code when prompted. (See “Phone Lock” on page 85 for more information.)

Standby Mode

Standby mode is the state of the device once it has found service and is idle. The device goes into standby mode:

• After you power the device on.

• When you press after a call or from within a menu.

In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as all device status icons.

1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press to place a

call.

2. Press to return to standby mode.

Receive Messages in Standby Mode

You can receive messages in standby mode. When a new message arrives, an alert tone sounds and the new message pop-up appears in the display showing the following options:

• Ignore — left soft touch key — Closes the new message pop-up and saves the

message for viewing later.

• Alert — Helio key — The Alerts list appears in the display, showing the latest

message.

• View — right soft touch key — Opens the new message, showing any text and/or

images.

While viewing a message, the following options appear in the display:

• Menu — left soft touch key — The following options appear in the display:

– Delete — Erases this message from your Inbox. – Forward — Sends a copy of the message to another recipient. – Save Message— Saves the message to one of your Saved folder. – Add to Contacts — Saves the message senders number to your Contacts List. – View Message Info — Shows the date and time the message was sent and the

originator name or number.

Use the Navigation keys to highlight the desired option and press the key.

• Reply — right soft touch key — Lets you compose and send a reply message to

the sender of the original message.

Press , , or to clear the message from the display. The message is saved in the Inbox.

Picture Message Media Content

You can view or listen to a number of differing file types when included in a Picture mesage.

• Picture/Graphic Files — BMP, GIF, JPG, and PNG.

• Audio — AAC(+), MIDI, MP3, QCLEP.

• Video — H.263/264, MP4.

Talk Mode

You can place and receive calls only when your device is on. While in a call your device is in talk mode. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ) to display a list of menu options. See “The In-Use Options” on page 36 for more information.

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Your Device’s Modes

Enter/Exit Silent Mode

Silence the tones your keypad makes when you press a key.

• In standby mode, press and hold . “Silent Mode On” briefly appears in the

display and your device returns to standby mode.

• While in Manner mode and standby mode, press and hold . “Silent Mode

Off” briefly appears in the display and your device returns to standby mode.

Vibrate Mode

1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ), then press

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Sound), and

for Ring Vibration. The following options appear in the display:

• Ring Only — An incoming call plays the ringtone selected with the Ring

options.

• Vibrate — An incoming call causes the device to vibrate.

• Mute — An incoming call causes a message to appear in the display.

• Vibrate then Ring — An incoming call causes the device to vibrate then play a

ringtone.

• Ring and Vibrate — An incoming call causes the device to play a ringtone and

vibrate.

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Vibrate, then press the

key.

Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the device is in Vibrate mode.

Adjust the Ringer

In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ), then press

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Sound), and

for Volume. The Volume screen appears in the display.

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Ring.

3. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to adjust the Ring Volume to one of

its five settings. The current ringtone sounds at the selected level.

4. When you are satisfied with the setting, press the key. Your device

returns to the Sound menu.

Camera Mode

Camera and Video Camera modes let you activate your device’s camera to take pictures or videos. In Camera/Video Camera mode, you can also adjust the resolution and appearance of your pictures/videos. See “SNAP” on page 94 for more information.

• Entering Camera Mode — In standby mode and with the slide open, press and

hold the Camera key ( ) on the lower right side of your device.

• Entering Video Camera Mode — In standby mode and with the slide open, press

the Camera key on the lower right side of your device. The SNAP menu appears in the display. Select Video Camera.

• Exiting Camera Mode — Press the key or the key.

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Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing

Section 3: Call Functions

Topics Covered

• Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing

• Making a Call — Speed Dialing

• Answering a Call

• Ignoring a Call

• Adjusting the Call Volume

• Calls Log

• Roaming

This section explains how to make or answer a call. This section also includes the

features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.

Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing

1. With the device on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad.

2. Press the key to place the call.

Dialing Emergency Numbers

To place an emergency call:

1. With the device on, enter 911 using the keypad.

2. Press the key to place the call.

IMPORTANT! Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your device. You can dial this number almost any

time, even when the device is locked or restricted.

If you call 911 an audible tone is heard and an Emergency prompt appears in the display for the duration of the call.

IMPORTANT! Because of various transmission methods, network parameters, and user settings necessary to complete a call from your wireless device, a connection cannot always be guaranteed. Therefore, emergency calling may not be available on all wireless networks at all times.

IMPORTANT! DO NOT depend on this device as a primary method of calling 911 or for any other essential or emergency communications.

Dialing International Numbers

Call another country from the U.S.

In standby mode, enter the three-digit exit code (011) for the United States.

2. Enter the country code for the country that you are calling.

3. Enter the number that you wish to call, then press the key.

Note: Puerto Rico and Canada are on the North American dialing plan. When making calls to Puerto Rico and

Canada it is similar to making calls within the United States, no unique country codes are necessary.

Placing calls when outside the U.S. — Mexico

•

Calling locally within Mexico: Dial the seven or eight-digit number.

• Calling long distance within Mexico: Dial 01, plus the ten-digit number (includes

area code).

• Calling to the U.S. or Canada from Mexico: Dial 001, plus the ten-digit number

(includes area code).

• Calling Voicemail from Mexico: Dial 001, plus your ten-digit wireless number.

Once you hear the recorded prompt, press and enter your passcode.

Manual Pause Calling

When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts along with special characters called pauses.

• Hard Pause [P] — A hard pause stops the calling sequence until you press the

key.

• 2 Sec Pause(T) — A two-second pause stops the calling sequence for two

seconds and then automatically sends the remaining digits.

To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it to your Contacts:

1. Enter the number you wish to call.

2. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). A pop-up menu containing the

following options appears in the display:

• Hard Pause [P] — a hard pause (awaits input from you ending in your pressing

the key).

• 2 Sec Pause(T) — a two-second pause.

3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired pause option.

4. Press to enter the highlighted pause into your number sequence.

5. Press to call the number.

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Making a Call — Speed Dialing

You can store phone numbers and contact names in your device’s Contacts list. Speed Dialing lets you quickly and easily dial any contact in your Contacts list by using that contact’s location number in the list. You can assign and change location (speed dial) numbers for your contacts. (See “Speed Dial Numbers” on page 60 for more information.)

One-Touch Dialing

Memory locations 002 through 009 are special One-Touch dialing locations. You can call the phone numbers stored in your device’s Contacts list from 002 through 009 by pressing and holding a single key.

Example: For location number 003, press and hold the key until the name and number appear in the

display and the number is dialed.

Two-Touch Dialing

Memory locations 010 through 099 are special Two-Touch dialing locations.

Example: For location number 013, briefly press the key, then press and hold the key until the

name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed.

Three-Touch Dialing

Memory locations 100 through 999 are special Three-Touch dialing locations.

Example: For location number 113, briefly press the key, briefly press the key again, then

press and hold the key until the name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed.

Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry

• If you speed dial a contact that contains (two-second) T pause(s) simply wait for

the pauses to pass and the dialing to complete.

• If you speed dial a contact that contains (hard) P pause(s), wait for the appropriate

prompt(s) from the number you are calling (credit card number, bank account number, and so on) and enter the appropriate response(s).

Answering a Call

Your device notifies you of a call in the following ways:

• A ring tone sounds and/or your device vibrates. [Your device provides five ring

volume settings — 1 – 5 — and five Ring Vibration settings — Ring Only, Vibrate,

Mute, Vibrate then Ring, Ring and Vibrate.] (For more information, refer to “Adjust the Ringer” on page 22 and to “Vibrate Mode” on page 22.)

• A phone number (unless blocked by the caller) and a name appear in the display (if

the caller’s number and name are stored in your Contacts list).

• If the caller can’t be identified, Call from unavailable#, Call from restricted

number, or no number appears in the display.

• Your device continues to notify you of the call until one of the following events

occurs:

• You answer the call.

• You ignore the call.

• The calling party ends the call.

• The call is sent to voicemail.

Answering an Incoming Call

! Press the key. The ring tone and/or vibration stop and the caller’s

voice can be heard in the earpiece.

Tip: You can set your device to answer calls when you Slide Open the handset , Open the handset & Press

Any Key, or when you press the key. (See ‘Call Settings” on page 78 for more information.

Ignoring a Call

When you ignore an incoming call, the call is immediately forwarded to your voice mail.

! During an incoming call, press and hold the Silent (left) soft touch key

( ) to silence the ringer. The call receives ringback tone the preset number of times and then is forwared to your voice mail.

Press and hold the Ignore (right) soft touch key to ignore the call. The call is immediately forwarded to your voice mail

Adjusting the Call Volume

In incall mode, repeatedly press the volume key ( ) down until the Call Volume Level desired appears in the display. The volume key is on the left side of your device.

Calls Log

The Calls Log retains information about Missed, Outgoing, Ignored, and Incoming calls. You can also view call duration times for your last call and the time totals for all calls.

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