SAMSUNG SPH-A523 User Manual

SPH-A523 Mysto

PORTABLE

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 ..........................................................................23

Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing ...................................................................23

Making a Call — Speed Dialing .............................................................................. 25

Answering a Call .....................................................................................................25

Ignoring a Call ........................................................................................................26

Adjusting the Call Volume ....................................................................................... 26

Calls Log ................................................................................................................26

Roaming .................................................................................................................32

Section 4: Menu Navigation ....................................................................34

Menu Navigation .....................................................................................................34

Menu Outline ..........................................................................................................36

Section 5: Entering Text ..........................................................................43

Text Entry Modes .................................................................................................... 43

Changing the Text Entry Mode ................................................................................44

Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode ..........................................................................44

Entering Text in T9Abc Mode ..................................................................................44

Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..................................................................45

Entering Korean ......................................................................................................45

Entering Numbers ................................................................................................... 47

Entering Symbols ....................................................................................................47

Section 6: Understanding CONTACT ........................................................48

Your Contacts List ...................................................................................................48

Adding a New Contact ............................................................................................49

Finding a Contact ....................................................................................................52

Editing an Existing Contact ......................................................................................56

Speed Dial Numbers ...............................................................................................58

Contact Groups ....................................................................................................... 59

Deleting a Contact .................................................................................................. 64

Sync Contacts .........................................................................................................65

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Call Logs .................................................................................................................66

Service Numbers ....................................................................................................66

My Info ...................................................................................................................66

Section 7: CUSTOMIZE ............................................................................. 67

Rings ......................................................................................................................67

Screens ..................................................................................................................68

H.O.T. (Helio On Top) Screens .................................................................................68

Sound Settings .......................................................................................................69

Display Settings ......................................................................................................71

Touch Sensitivity .....................................................................................................75

Call Settings ...........................................................................................................76

Network ..................................................................................................................77

Device ....................................................................................................................78

Security ..................................................................................................................83

Bluetooth ................................................................................................................84

Language ( ) ....................................................................................................87

Airplane Mode .........................................................................................................88

Section 8: SURF ....................................................................................... 89

SURF ......................................................................................................................89

Accessing Helio Portal .............................................................................................89

Using the SURF Browser .........................................................................................90

Using Links .............................................................................................................90

How Browser Keys Work .........................................................................................90

Section 9: SNAP ....................................................................................... 92

SNAP Menu .............................................................................................................92

Camera ...................................................................................................................93

Video Camera .........................................................................................................97

Zoom ....................................................................................................................102

Brightness ............................................................................................................103

Your Albums .........................................................................................................103

Photo Studio .........................................................................................................105

Settings ................................................................................................................105

Memory Info .........................................................................................................110

Section 10: VIDEO + MUSIC ................................................................... 114

Accessing VIDEO + MUSIC ....................................................................................114

Video ....................................................................................................................115

Download Video ....................................................................................................115

Music ...................................................................................................................116

Download Music ...................................................................................................116

Memory Info .........................................................................................................117

Settings ................................................................................................................119

Section 11: GAMES ................................................................................ 121

Finding Games ......................................................................................................121

Managing Games ..................................................................................................121

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Section 12: PLAN .....................................................................................123

Tools Menu ...........................................................................................................123

Calendar ...............................................................................................................124

To-do ...................................................................................................................126

Wake-up Call ........................................................................................................ 128

Alarm ...................................................................................................................129

Calculator .............................................................................................................132

World Time ...........................................................................................................133

Unit Converter .......................................................................................................134

Notepad ................................................................................................................135

Stopwatch ............................................................................................................136

User Memory ........................................................................................................136

Voice ....................................................................................................................138

Section 13: MESSAGE .............................................................................142

Launching the MESSAGE Feature ..........................................................................142

Sending a Text Message ....................................................................................... 143

Sending a Picture Message ...................................................................................144

Sending an Email Message ................................................................................... 147

Messaging Services .............................................................................................. 151

Customizing the Message Menu ........................................................................... 152

Section 14: APPS .....................................................................................153

Finding Applications ..............................................................................................153

Managing Applications ..........................................................................................153

Section 15: Health and Safety Information ............................................155

Health and Safety Information ............................................................................... 156

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling .............................................................. 157

UL Certified Travel Adapter ................................................................................... 157

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ........................................................... 158

Road Safety ..........................................................................................................164

Responsible Listening ........................................................................................... 165

Operating Environment ......................................................................................... 167

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...................................................167

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices .................168

Potentially Explosive Environments .......................................................................170

Emergency Calls ................................................................................................... 170

FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................171

Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................172

Product Performance ............................................................................................172

Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...........................................................173

Battery Standby and Talk Time ............................................................................. 173

Battery Precautions ..............................................................................................174

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 175

Section 16: Warranty Information ..........................................................177

Standard Limited Warranty ...................................................................................177

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Index ........................................................................................................ 182

Table of Contents 4

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 182.

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

155.

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.

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Activating Your Device

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 s tandard 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, bu t 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 (loca ted at the bottom of the

phone) while using your device as this can affect c all 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.

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4.

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 carri er’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 ser vice 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 accidentall y.

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).

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Charging the Battery

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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 y our
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 sh ows 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 wi ll occur therefore voiding the device’s warranty.

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

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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.

Understanding Your Device 10

Closed View of Your Device

1. Display

2. Volume key

3. Navigation keys

4. key

6. End/Power key

7. Earpiece/Speaker

5. Camera key

Features

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

1.

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.

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

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 do wn until
the “Key Lock State Unlock key input?” appears in the display, highlight Ye s, then press .

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

keys may damage the touchpad.

Open View of Your Device

Features

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

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2.

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 k ey 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 pressi ng 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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13. Key — Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the

1. Flash

3. End/Power key

4. Camera key

5. Power-Accessory
Connector

7. Camera Lens

2. Self Portrait Mirror

6. Volume key

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

Open View of Your Device

Features

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

1.

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.

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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

Back/Clear ( ) touch key] are o nly 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?” prompt appears in the display.

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

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Camera Key

1

2

3

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

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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.

Tex t M e s s age — Indicates that you’ve received a new text,
page, or web alert message. You’re also notified by a visual and
audible alert.

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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 conser ve battery
power, regardless of the Backlight setting.

See “Backlight” on page 75 for more information.

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Your Device’s Modes

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
43 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 83 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.

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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 internal or external folders.
– 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.

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 35 for more information.

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.

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Your Device’s Modes

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 ( ) a ppears in the display when the device is in V ibrate mode.

Adjust the Ringer

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

1.

(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 92 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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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 s ettings necessary
to complete a call from your wireless device, a connection cannot always be guaranteed. T herefore,
emergency calling may not be available on all wire less 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.

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Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing

Dialing International Numbers

Call another country from the U.S.

1.

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 Sta tes, no unique country codes are necess ary.

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 58 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 displa y 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, Ring then Vibrate, Ring and Vibrate.]

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Ignoring a Call

• 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

䊳 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 h andset & Press

Any Key, or when you press the key. (See ‘Call Settings” on page 76 for more information.

Ignoring a Call

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

䊳 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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Review the Calls Log — Menu Method

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

(for CONTACT) and (for Call Log). The following Call Logs

appear in the display:

• Press for All Calls.

• Press for Missed Calls.

• Press for Outgoing Calls.

• Press for Ignored Calls.

• Press for Incoming Calls.

• Press for Call Times.

2. Press the number key associated with the Calls log that you wish to

review, or

Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the Call Logs that
you wish to review.

Note: In cases where there is a Contacts match for a Calls log entry, the name associated with the number

appears in the display instead o f the number.

Review the Calls Log — Key Method

1. In standby mode, press the key. The All History log appears in the

display.

2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to scroll through the following Calls

histories that you wish to review:

• All History — Lists all calls made, received, missed, and ignored and lists voice

messages.

• Missed Calls — Lists all missed calls.

• Ignored Calls — Lists all ignored calls.

• Call History — Lists all calls made and received.

• Message History — Lists voice messages.

Note: In cases where there is a Contact match for a Calls histor y entry, the name associated with the

number appears in the display instead of the nu mber.

All Calls History

You can review all of the up to 400 calls history entries (missed, ignored, outgoing,
and incoming calls) for the time and date of a call, as well as other information.

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

(for CONTACT), (for Call Log), and for All Calls. The All

calls list appears in the display.

Do one of the following:

Review a Call

2.

Use the navigation keys to highlight a call.

3. Press to view further information about the call.

4. Press to call the originator or recipient of this call.

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

following options appears in the display:

• Send Message — Compose and send a text message to the dialed or

originating number.

Note: See “Sending a Text Message” on page 143 for more information.

• Block Contact — Add the dialed or originating number for this call to the

Blocked List. (See “Call Block” on page 77 for more information.)

• Save Contact Number — Add the dialed or originating number to the

Contacts List.

•Delete — Erase this call from the Call Log.

6. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.

7. Press the key to perform the highlighted option’s function.

Delete a Call

8.

Use the navigation keys to highlight a call.

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

following options appears in the display:

• Send Message — Compose and send a text message to the dialed or

originating number.

Note: See “Sending a Text Message” on page 143 for more information.

Calls Log

• Block Contact — Add the dialed or originating number for this call to the

Blocked List. (See “Call Block” on page 77 for more information.)

• Save Contact Number — Add the dialed or originating number to the

Contacts List.

•Delete — Erase the highlighted call or all selected (Checked) calls from your

Calls log.

• Delete All — Erase all calls from this calls log.

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10.

Use the navigation keys to highlight Delete.

11. Press the key to delete the highlighted call.

Delete Multiple Calls

12.

Use the navigation keys to highlight a call you wish to delete.

13. Press the Check (right) soft touch key. A check mark appears to the left of

the highlighted call.

14. Repeat Steps 12 and 13 to select other calls you wish to delete.

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

following options appears in the display:

• Send Message — Compose and send a text message to the dialed or

originating number.

Note: See “Sending a Text Message” on page 143 for more information.

• Block Contact — Add the dialed or originating number for this call to the

Blocked List. (See “Call Block” on page 77 for more information.)

• Delete Selection — Erase the selected (Checked) call(s) from your Calls log.
[Select a call by highlighting it and then pressing the Check (right) soft touch key
().]

• Uncheck — Uncheck all selected (Checked) calls in your Calls log.

• Select All — Check all calls in this calls log.

16. Use the navigation keys to highlight Delete Selection.

17. Press the key to delete the selected (checked) calls.

Delete All Calls

18.

Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). A pop-up menu containing the
following options appears in the display:

• Send Message

• Block Contact

• Save Contact Number

• Delete

• Delete All

19. Use the navigation keys to highlight Delete All.

20. Press the key to delete all calls from this calls log.

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Calls Log

Missed Calls

Your device retains information about the last 100 missed calls (calls that were never
picked up) and stores them in the Missed Calls log. Using the Missed Calls log you
can:

• Review missed calls for the times and dates of the calls, as well as other

information.

• Return missed calls simply and easily.

Note: You can block further calls from a missed call number by adding it to your Blocked List by selecting

the Block Contact. (See “All Calls History” on page 27 and “Cal l Block” on page 77 for more
information.)

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

(for CONTACT), (for Call Log), and for Missed Calls.

The Missed list appears in the display.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a call, then press to view further

information about the call.

Note: For information on managing your Missed Calls, see “All Calls History” on page 27.

Outgoing Calls

Your device retains information about the last 100 outgoing calls and stores them in
the Outgoing calls log. Using the Missed Calls log you can:

• Review outgoing calls for the times and dates of the calls, as well as other

information.

• Recall outgoing calls numbers simply and easily.

Note: To quickly view your most recent calls, briefly press in standby mode. Up to 400 of your most

recent outgoing, incoming, and missed calls a ppear in the display.

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

(for CONTACT), (for Call Log), and for Outgoing Calls.

The Dialed list appears in the display.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a call, then press to view further

information about the call.

3. Press to call the originator or recipient of this call.

Note: For information on managing your Outgoing Cal ls, see “All Calls Histor y” on page 27.

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Ignored Calls

Your device retains information about the last 100 Incoming calls from numbers that
were automatically or manually ignored and stores them in the Ignored calls log.
Using the Ignored calls log you can:

• Review ignored calls for the times and dates of the calls, as well as other

information.

• Recall ignored calls numbers simply and easily.

Note: You can block further calls from a missed call number by adding it to your Blocked List by selecting

the Block Contact. (See “All Calls History” on pa ge 27 and “Call Block” on page 77 for more
information.)

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

(for CONTACT), (for Call Log), and for Ignored Calls. The

Ignored Calls list appears in the display.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a call, then press to view further

information about the call.

3. Press to call the originator or recipient of this call.

Note: For information on managing your Ignored Calls, see “All Calls History” on page 27.

Incoming Calls

Your device retains information about the last 100 Incoming calls and stores them in
the Incoming call log. Using the Incoming Calls log you can:

• Review incoming calls for the times and dates of the calls, as well as other

information.

• Recall incoming calls numbers simply and easily.

Note: You can block further calls from a missed call number by adding it to your Blocked List by selecting

the Block Contact. (See “All Calls History” on pa ge 27 and “Call Block” on page 77 for more
information.)

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

(for CONTACT), (for Call Log), and for Incoming Calls.

The Received list appears in the display.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a call, then press to view further

information about the call.

3. Press to call the originator or recipient of this call.

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Roaming

Note: For information on managing your Incoming Calls, see “All Calls History” on page 27.

Call Times

View the duration of your last call, total calls, and calls made during the life cycle of
you device using the Call Times feature.

Note: Call Times is not for billing purposes.

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

(for CONTACT), (for Call Log), and for Call Times. The

View Call Time screen appears in the display showing the following call

times:

• Total Call Time — View the total duration of all calls since the last erasure

(deletion).

• Last Call Time — View the duration of your last call.

• Outgoing Call Time — View the total duration of all outgoing calls made on

your device since the last erasure (deletion).

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a timer for erasure (deletion) of the

calls duration value.

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

following options appears in the display:

• Weekly View — Pops up a bar chart showing daily Total Call Times for the

previous seven days.

Note: Deleting the Total Call Time timer also clears the Weekly View chart.

•Delete — Erases the highlighted timer to zero.

• Delete All — Erases all of the timers to zero.

4. Press the key or the key if you wish to exit the screen.

Roaming

What is Roaming?

Roaming lets you use your a523 device when you travel outside of your Wireless
Provider’s coverage area. The Roaming icon ( ) appears in the top line of the
display when Roaming is active, and extra charges may apply when making or
receiving calls.

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Note: Some features may be unavailable wh ile roaming. Roaming also consumes additional power from the

battery requiring more frequent recharging. Contact yo ur Wireless Provider for more information
about Roaming.

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Menu Navigation

Section 4: Menu Navigation

Topics Covered

• Menu Navigation

• Menu Outline

This section explains the menu navigation for your device. It also includes an outline

of the menus available with your device.

Menu Navigation

Access menus using the navigation keys, the two soft touch keys ( ), or a
shortcut.

1. In Standby Mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch

key ( ). The first of several menus appears in the
display.

2. Use the navigation keys to browse device menus.

3. Press the key to access a menu or sub-menu

highlighted in the display.

Return to the Previous Menu

Press the key to return to the previous menu.

Navigate Using Shortcuts

You can also access menus and sub menus using menu numbers. This method is
often called a “shortcut.” To shortcut to a menu or sub menu, press the Menu (left)
soft touch key ( ), then enter the menu and/or sub menu number(s) for the
feature in question.

1. In Standby Mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The main

menu appears in the display.

2. Press the number of the menu, sub menu, and so on to arrive at the

desired feature.

Note: See “Menu Outline” on page 36 for more information.

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Navigation Key Shortcuts

In Standby Mode, press a navigation key (as illustrated below) to launch its
corresponding function.

SURF

VIDEO+MUSIC

MESSAGE

GAMES

The In-Use Options

Access numerous menus and features even while in a call.

Accessing the In-Use Menu

To access the basic In Use menu options, do the following:

Note: If the call is disconnected while accessing the In-Use Option, the In-Use Option disappears from the
display and the device eventually returns to standby mode.

1. While in a call, press the key to unlock the Touchpad.

2. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following menu items

appear in the display:

• Mic Louder On / Off — Increases/decreases the volume of your voice sent to
the other caller.

• Speaker On / Off — Enables/disables Speakerphone Mode.

•Memo — Write a memo or review or change an existing memo.

• Contact — The CONTACT menu appears in the display.

• Send Message — The MESSAGE menu appears in the display.

•Mute / Unmute Keypad — Mutes/unmutes the keypad tone(s). Lets you use

device features during a call without keypad tones hindering the conversation.

• Send My Number — Send your phone number to the caller/called. Useful in
dealing with automated systems.

• Send DTMF — Lets you send your phone number or lets you enter numbers
(such as PINs or passwords) and send them as keypad tones.

3. Do one of the following:

• Use the navigation key to highlight a menu or feature. Press the key to open

the highlighted menu or to activate the highlighted feature.

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Menu Outline

• Press the key to exit the menu.

Menu Outline

Use the menu shortcuts on the following pages to quickly access sub menus. Press
the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ) to access the Main Menu, then use the
navigation keys to highlight a sub-menu.

1CUSTOMIZE

1.1 Rings

1.1.1 Rings

1.1.2 Free Rings

1.2 Download Rings>

1.3 Screens

1.3.1 Screens

1.3.2 Video Screens

1.3.3 Int Album

1.3.4 Ext Album

1.3.5 Free Screens

1.4 Download Screens>

1.5 H.O.T. Screens

1.6 Download H.O.T.>

1.7 Settings

1.7.1 Sound

1.7.1.1 Ring Vibration

1.7.1.2 Volume

1.7.1.3 Sound Effects

1.7.1.4 Hourly Alert

1.7.1.5 Sleep Mode

1.7.2 Display

1.7.2.1 Overlay

1.7.2.2 Banner

1.7.2.3 Clock

1.7.2.4 Missed Events

1.7.2.5 Font

1.7.2.6 Dial Style

1.7.2.5.1 Font Style

1.7.2.5.2 Font Size

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1.7.2.6.1 Default

1.7.2.6.2 Custom

1.7.2.7 Backlight

1.7.2.7.1 Display Duration

1.7.2.7.2 Display Brightness

1.7.2.7.3 Keypad Duration

1.7.3 Touch Sensitivity

1.7.4 Call

1.7.4.1 Answer Call On

1.7.4.2 Call Forwarding

1.7.4.2.1 Set Number

1.7.4.2.2 Cancel

1.7.4.3 Call Block

1.7.4.3.1 Settings

1.7.4.3.2 Blocked List

1.7.4.3.3 Blocked Group

1.7.4.4 Tone Length

1.7.5 Network

1.7.6 Device

1.7.6.1 Memory Info

1.7.6.2 Software Info

1.7.6.3 My Info

1.7.6.4 Reset

1.7.7 Security

1.7.7.1 Phone Lock

1.7.7.2 Set Password

1.7.8 Bluetooth

1.7.8.1 Turn On

1.7.8.2 Trusted Devices

1.7.8.3 Send + Receive

1.7.8.3.1 Receive Mode

1.7.8.3.2 Send My Info

1.7.8.3.3 Send Contact

1.7.8.3.4 Send Photo

1.7.8.4 Settings

1.7.8.4.1 Visibility

1.7.8.4.2 Device Name

1.7.8.4.3 Device Info

1.7.8.5 Supported Services

1.7.8.5.1 Headset

1.7.8.5.2 Handsfree

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1.7.9 Language ( )

1.7.0 Airplane Mode

2SURF

2.1 Access Helio Portal

3SNAP

3.1 Camera

3.2 Video Camera

3.3 Int Album

3.4 Ext Album

3.5 Helio Album >

3.6 Photo Studio

3.6.1 Filters

3.6.2 Effects

3.6.3 Apply Stickers

3.6.4 Create Stickers

3.6.5 Movie Frame Grab

3.6.6 Fade Between

3.6.7 Adjust Settings

3.6.8 Resize

3.6.9 Rotate+Flip

3.6.0 Overlay

3.6.* Stretch+Swirl

3.7 Settings

3.7.1 Album Lock

3.7.2 Shutter Sound

3.7.3 Storage

3.7.4 Block Calls

3.7.5 Auto Save

1.7.8.5.3 Stereo Headset

1.7.8.5.4 File Transfer

1.7.8.5.5 Object Push

1.7.8.5.6 Printing

3.7.2.1 Camera

3.7.2.2 Video Camera

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3.8 Print Photos

3.9 Memory Info

3.9.1 Download Memory

3.9.2 System Memory

3.9.3 USB Disk

3.9.4 Ext Memory

3.9.5 Format Ext Memory

4 VIDEO + MUSIC

4.1 Video

4.1.1 Recent

4.1.2 Playlists

4.1.3 Videos

4.2 Download Video>

4.3 Music

4.3.1 Recent

4.3.2 Playlists

4.3.3 Artist

4.3.4 Albums

4.3.5 Songs

4.3.6 Genres

4.4 Download Music>

4.5 Memory Info

4.5.1 Download Memory

4.5.2 System Memory

4.5.3 USB Disk

4.5.4 Ext Memory

4.5.5 Format Ext Memory

4.6 Settings

4.6.1 Backlight Duration

4.6.2 Play Time

4.6.3 Play Option

5CONTACT

5.1 Contacts List

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5.2 New Contact

5.3 Sync Contacts

5.4 Call Log

5.4.1 All Calls

5.4.2 Missed Calls

5.4.3 Outgoing Calls

5.4.4 Ignored Calls

5.4.5 Incoming Calls

5.4.6 Call Times

5.5 Groups

5.6 Service Numbers

5.6.1 Emergency (911)

5.6.2 Community Info (211)

5.6.3 Non-Emergency (311)

5.6.4 Information (411)

5.6.5 Traffic Info (511)

5.6.6 Customer Care (611)

5.6.7 TRS (711)

5.6.8 Dig Safely (811)

5.7 My Info

6GAMES

6.1 Download Game >

6.2 My Pet

6.3 Gameloft Mega Hits

6.4 3D Homerun Derby Trial

6.5 Slide ‘N’ Loop Demo

6.6 Super Boom Boom Demo

Menu Outline

7PLAN

7.1 Calendar

7.2 To-do

7.3 Wake-up Call

7.4 Alarm

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7.5 Calculator

7.6 World Time

7.7 Unit Converter

7.8 Notepad

7.9 Stopwatch

7.0 User Memory

7.0.1 USB Disk Mode

7.0.2 File Manager

7.0.3 Memory Info

7.* Voice

7.*.1 Voice Command

7.*.2 Tellme Search

7.*.3 Record Voice Memo

7.*.4 Review Voice Memo

8 MESSAGE

8.1 Send Text/Pic

8.2 Send Email

8.3 Text/Pic Inbox

8.4 Helio Mail

8.5 Yahoo!

8.6 AOL

8.7 Windows Live

8.8 Gmail

8.9 EarthLink

7.0.3.1 Download Memory

7.0.3.2 System Memory

7.0.3.3 USB Disk

7.0.3.4 Ext Memory

7.0.3.5 Format Ext Memory

9 APPS

9.1 Download App >

9.2 Google Maps

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9.3 Obopay

9.4 Buddy Beacon

9.5 Garmin Mobile

9.6 H.O.T.

9.7 MySpace

9.8 Tellme

Menu Outline

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Section 5: Entering Text

Topics Covered

• Text Entry Modes

• Changing the Text Entry Mode

• Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode

• Entering Text in T9Abc Mode

• Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters

• Entering Korean

• Entering Numbers

• Entering Symbols

This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering
characters into your device. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive
text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text .

Text Entry Modes

You can compose text messages using alphabetical characters, symbols, and
numbers. Each method of character entry (symbol, number, and so on) is called a
text entry mode. There are four text entry modes, as indicated:

• Alpha — Alphabetical text entry mode. Options are:

• ABC — All upper case

• Abc — Initial capital

•abc — All lower case

• Korean — Korean text entry mode. Allows you to enter Korean characters.

• Symbol — Symbol entry mode. Enter symbols into your message or memo by

pressing the corresponding number that appears above it in the display.

• 123 — Number entry. Enter numbers by pressing the corresponding key on the

keypad.

• T9Abc — Predictive text mode. Press each key only once to enter the letter of the

word that you’re spelling.

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Changing the Text Entry Mode

Your current mode of text entry [Abc, Korean, T9Abc, or 123] is indicated in the
lower right part of the display when composing a text message.

Changing the Text Entry Mode

1. While composing a text message, press the Right soft touch key ( ) to

toggle the text input mode through the following options:

•T9Abc

•123

•Korean

• Abc

Note: Each of the text entry modes are explained in greater detail in “MESSAGE” on page 142.

Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode

1. Enter characters while in Alpha (Abc) mode by pressing the key with the

desired characters (such as, pressing once for “g”).

2. Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears in the display

(such as, pressing two times for “h”).

3. Pause briefly and the displayed character is accepted and inserted into

your message.

4. Press the key to enter a space.

Entering Text in T9Abc Mode

T9Abc recognizes commonly used words for a sequence of keypresses and inserts
the word into your message. Using T9 mode is much faster than the more traditional
method Alpha mode, since T9 requires only one key press per letter of the word that
you are spelling.

Note: See “Changing the Text Entry Mode” on page 44 for instructions on changing text entry modes.

1. While in T9Abc mode, press each key that corresponds to a desired letter,

in sequence, one time.

For example, if you press the key sequence , and the
word “bad” appears on the screen.

2. When you have completed pressing all the keys for the desired word,

review the word displayed in your text.

3. If the word is not the one you meant to enter, press the key to show

the next word that matches the sequence of keys that you pressed.

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For example, when you press the key sequence , the
word “and” appears on the screen. Suppose the word you want is “cod”.
Just press the key until “cod” appears in the display.

Note: If more than one word shares the same numeric sequence (such as, “263” for both “and” and

“cod”), T9AB provides the most commonly used word (such as, “and” for “263”). Press the
key to display other words, if any are a vailable.

For practice, enter the word ‘Samsung’ into your message by pressing
each of the following keys only once:

SAMSUNG

T9Abc recognizes that the most commonly used word for the sequence of
keys you just pressed is “Samsung.”

Tip: To enter words not likely to be in the T9Abc dictionary, such as uncommon abbreviations or slang, you

might want to change the text entry mode from T9Abc to Abc or ABC.

Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters

In Abc and T9Abc modes, you can select to enter only upper case letters (ABC/
T9ABC), only lower case letters (abc/T9abc), or a mix of the two (Abc/T9Abc).

1. While in T9Abc or Abc mode, repeatedly press the key to change the

capitalization setting.

The right soft touch key label changes to indicate the current capitalization
setting.

For example, if the left soft touch key label is ABC, and you want to enter
the word “BALL”, press the key until the right soft touch key label
changes to abc, then enter the word “ball”.

Tip: To enter a capital letter within a word, such as “SimTam”, change the capitalization setting to Abc at

the beginning of the word and before entering the “T”. The capitalization setting will automatically
change to abc after you enter each upper case letter.

Entering Korean

Enter Korean characters into a text message or memo while in Korean mode (KOR).

Note: See “Changing the Text Entry Mode” on page 44 for instructions on changing text entry modes.

䊳 While in KOR mode, press the key containing the corresponding Korean

character that you wish to insert into your message.

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Keypad keys produce the following Korean characters. Some keys produce
more than one character, depending upon the number of keypresses:

Key

Number of Keypresses

123

space space space

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Entering Numbers

Enter numbers into a text message while in number mode (123).

Note: See “Changing the Text Entry Mode” on page 44 for instructions on changing text entry modes.

䊳 While in 123 mode, press the key containing the corresponding number

that you wish to insert into your message.

Entering Symbols

Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols such as @ or % in a text message.

1. In standby mode, press the Down navigation key (MESSAGE shortcut). The

MESSAGES menu appears in the display.

2. Press (for Send Text/Pic) to compose a new text message. The

New Message screen appears in the display.

3. While entering a recipient’s info, press the Right soft touch key ( ) until

the Insert Symbol pop-up appears in the display.

While entering message text, press the Menu (left) soft touch key, then
press (for Insert Symbol). The Insert Symbol pop-up appears in
the display.

Note: There are 5 pages of symbols to scroll through.

4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to page through the other symbols, if

necessary.

5. Press the key that corresponds with the symbol that you wish to enter. For

example, press for an exclamation point (!).

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to insert as many symbols into your message as

desired.

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Your Contacts List

Section 6: Understanding CONTACT

Topics Covered

• Your Contacts List

• Adding a New Contact

• Finding a Contact

• Editing an Existing Contact\

• Speed Dial Numbers

• Contact Groups

• Deleting a Contact

• Call Logs

•My Info

• Service Numbers

• Sync Contacts

This section explains how to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and

number in your Contacts. Contacts entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.

Your Contacts List

Your Contacts list can store up to 1000 entries, with each contact having up to five
associated phone numbers, an email address, and a picture ID.

Each phone number can be up to 32 digits in length, including hard pauses. Contact
names can be up to 32 characters in length. You can also specify a memory location
for each entry, and you can restrict access to the Contacts list to prevent
unauthorized use.

Tip: One-Touch, Two-Touch, and Three-Touch Dialing allow y ou to call numbers stored in your Contacts

list faster. (See “Speed Dial Number s” on page 58.)

Open Your Contacts List

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

for CONTACT. The following Contacts sub-menus and options

appear in the display:

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• Contacts List — Find a Contact by Name, by Number, or by email address.

• New Contact — Add a number or email to your Contacts.

• Sync Contacts — Launch the Addressbook Sync function which lets you

synchronize your Contacts list and your Helio Web Mail address book.

• Call Log — Access and manage the Calls logs and view your call duration
timers (see “Calls Log” on page 26 for more information).

•Groups — Create and manage Contacts groups.

• Service Numbers — View and dial pre-defined emergency and service

numbers.

• My Info — View the number assigned to your device by your Wireless Provider,
and edit the contents of your name card, if any.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Contacts sub-menu or option of

your choice, and press the key.

Tip: You can also access a sub-menu or menu option by pressing the number key corresponds to the menu

item number. For example, press for Contact List.

Adding a New Contact

You can add an entirely new entry to your Contacts list or add information to an
existing entry.

Using the Contacts Add Option

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

(for CONTACT) and for New Contact. The New Contact

screen appears in the display with the Enter Name field highlighted.

Tip: You can also launch the New Contact screen from standby mode by pressing the Contacts (right) soft

touch key ( ), the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ), and then for New Contact.

2. Enter a name or phrase to associate with the number(s) using the keypad.

(See “Entering Text” on page 43 for more information.)

3. Use the navigation keys to highlight each field [Mobile ( ), Home

(), Office ( ), Fax ( ), or Other ()].

4. Enter a phone number for the new Contact.

Note: You can store multiple numbers for each Contact. See “Add a Number or Email Address to a Contact”

on page 57 for more information.

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5. If desired, select a Speed Dial for the new Contact’s Mobile, Home, Office,

Fax, or Other number. (See “Speed Dial Numbers” on page 58 for more
information.)

6. If desired, select a unique Ringtone ( ) to identify this new Contact.

(See “Rings” on page 67 for more information.)

7. If desired, assign the new Contact to a Group ( ). This lets you send

messages to and find this Contact and other related contacts. (See
“Groups” on page 55 for more information.)

8. Press the key to save the entry.

Saving a Number from a Call

Once you’ve finished a call, you can save the caller’s number to your Contacts list.

Note: If the call was incoming and Caller ID information was unavail able, then the Save option is also

unavailable.

1. After you press the key to end your call, the call time, length of call,

phone number, and name of the other party (if available) appear in the
display.

Then your device returns to standby mode.

2. In standby mode, press the key. The All History list appears in the

display. The call you just ended is highlighted.

3. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following options appear in

the display:

• Send Message — Compose and send a text message to the dialed or

originating number.

Note: See “Sending a Text Message” on page 143 for more information.

• Block Contact — Add the dialed or originating number for this call to the

Blocked list. (See “Call Block” on page 77 for more information.)

• Save Contact Number — Add the dialed or originating number to the

Contacts List.

•Delete — Erase the highlighted call or all selected (Checked) calls from your
Calls log. [Select a call by highlighting it and then pressing the Check (right) soft
touch key ( ).]

• Delete All — Erase all calls from this calls log.

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4.

Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Save Contact Number.
The Save Contact Number menu pop-up appears in the display showing
the following options:

• New Contact — Creates a new Contact for the selected number.

• Existing Contact — Adds the selected number to an existing Contact.

5. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight an option, then press the

key.

Note: For Add Number, the Contacts List screen appears in the display. Search out and highl ight the

Contact to which you are adding the number. (See “Finding a Contact” on page 52 for more
information.) Then press the key.

The following (number type) icons appear in the display:

Mobile Home Office

Fax

6. Use the navigation keys to highlight the number type that matches your

Other

new entry and press the key.

For New Contacts, the Add New Contact screen appears in the display
with the Enter Name field highlighted.

For Add Number, the Edit Number screen appears in the display with the
associated number type field highlighted.

7. For New Contacts, use the keypad and navigation keys to enter and select

information for the new Contact. (See “Using the Contacts Add Option” on
page 49 for more information.)

For Add Number, if desired, press the Menu (left) soft key ( ), use the Up
and Down navigation keys to select Set Speed Dial, then use the Left and
Right navigation keys to select a Speed Dial ( ) number for the new
number.

8. Press the key to save the entry.

Saving a Number from a Calls Log

You can store numbers from the Calls logs to your Contacts.

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

(for CONTACT) and (for Call Log). The following Call Logs

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appear in the display:

• Press for All Calls.

• Press for Missed Calls.

• Press for Outgoing Calls.

• Press for Ignored Calls.

• Press for Incoming Calls.

• Press for Call Times.

2. Press the number key associated with the Calls log that you wish to

review, or use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the Call
Logs to the one you wish to review.

3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the call whose number you wish to

store in CONTACT.

4. Refer to “Saving a Number from a Call” on page 50 and do Steps 3 – 8 of

that procedure.

Finding a Contact

Once you have added Contacts to your Contacts List, you have a number of methods
you can use to find any of your Contacts.

Search by Name

Searching by Name lets you quickly locate a Contact in your Contacts list by name.

1. In standby mode, press the Contacts (right) soft touch key ( ). The

Contacts screen appears in the display.

2. The Name, Number, Email field and a list of Contacts’ numbers appears in

the display.

3. Use the keypad to enter the first few characters of the name of the contact

as it appears in your Contacts list.

Example: If you saved a contact name as “Amy Smith”, begin your sear ch for that contact by pressing

Note: As you enter letters, the entry names of the closest matches (thus far) appear in the display.

for “A”.

4. When the desired Contacts entry is listed in the display, highlight the

contact using the navigation keys (if necessary). Then, do one of the
following

• Press the key to dial the number associated with the named Contact.

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• Press the key to view information about the Contact and to access other

options.

• Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following options appear in the

display:

– Send Message — Lets you send a Text or Picture message to this Contact.
– Send Email — Lets you send an Email message to this Contact (requires that

you specify an Email address for this Contact).

– Edit — Lets you add, change, or delete information for this Contact.
– New Contact — Lets you add a new number to your Contacts list or to the

selected Contact.

– Delete — Lets you remove this Contact from your Contacts list.
– Open MySpace — Contact your Wireless Carrier for more information about

this option.

– Google Maps — Contact your Wireless Carrier for more information about this

option.

Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight an option, then press the
key to access the option.

Search by Number

Searching by Number lets you quickly locate a Contact in your Contacts list by one of
its numbers.

1. In standby mode, press the Contacts (right) soft touch key ( ). The

Contacts screen appears in the display.

2. The Name, Number, Email field and a list of Contacts’ numbers appears in

the display.

Tip: You can also search for a Contact number to call, from standby mode, by using the keypad to enter the

first four digits or more of the number. The dialing screen appears in the display, and a list of any
matching numbers pops up. Use the Up and Down naviga tion keys to highlight a number to call, then
press the key. The number appears in the dialing screen. Then pr ess the key to dial the
selected number.

3. Use the keypad to enter a few digits of the number for the Contact as it

appears in your Contacts list. Use either of the following entry methods:

• Press and hold each keypad key until the desired number appears in the Name,
Number, Email field.

• Change the text input mode to 123 repeatedly pressing the Right soft touch key.

Example: If you saved a Contact number as “817-555-2222”, begin your search for that contact by

pressing or pressing and holding .

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Note: As you enter digits, the closest matches (thus far) appear in the display.

4. When the desired Contacts entry is listed in the display, highlight the

contact using the navigation keys (if necessary). Then, do one of the
following:

• Press the key to dial the number associated with the named Contact.

• Press the key to view information about the Contact and to access other

options.

• Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following option appears in the

display:

– Send Message — Lets you send a Text or Picture message to this Contact.
– Send Email — Lets you send an Email message to this Contact (requires that

you specify an Email address for this Contact).

– Edit — Lets you add, change, or delete information for this Contact.
– New Contact — Lets you add a new number to your Contacts list or to the

selected Contact.

– Delete — Lets you remove this Contact from your Contacts list.
– Open MySpace — Contact your Wireless Carrier for more information about

this option.

– Google Maps — Contact your Wireless Carrier for more information about this

option.

Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight an option, then press the
key to access the option.

Search by Email

Searching by Email lets you quickly locate a Contact in your Contacts list by Email
address.

1. In standby mode, press the Contacts (right) soft touch key ( ). The

Contacts screen appears in the display.

2. The Name, Number, Email field and a list of Contacts’ numbers appears in

the display.

3. Use the keypad to enter a few characters of the Contact’s Email address as

it appears in your Contacts list.

Example: If you saved a contact Email address as “asmi [e-mail]”, begin your search for that

contact by pressing for “a”.

Note: As you enter letters, the entry names of the closest matches (thus far) appear in the display.

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4.

When the desired Contacts entry is listed in the display, highlight the
contact using the navigation keys (if necessary). Then, do one of the
following

• Press the key to dial the number associated with the named Contact.

• Press the key to view information about the Contact and to access other

options.

• Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following options appear in the
display:

– Send Message — Lets you send a Text or Picture message to this Contact.
– Send Email — Lets you send an Email message to this Contact (requires that

you specify an Email address for this Contact).

– Edit — Lets you add, change, or delete information for this Contact.
– New Contact — Lets you add a new number to your Contacts list or to the

selected Contact.

– Delete — Lets you remove this Contact from your Contacts list.
– Open MySpace — Contact your Wireless Carrier for more information about

this option.

– Google Maps — Contact your Wireless Carrier for more information about this

option.

Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight an option, then press the
key to access the option.

Groups

This option lets you find a particular Contact within a list of Contacts assigned to the
same Group.

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

(for CONTACT) and for Groups. The Groups list appears in the

display.

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the name of the group

you wish to search, then press the key.

3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the selected group

highlight the name of each Contact. The number, Speed Dial number, and
photo ID for the selected Contact appear at the top of the Groups list.

4. When the desired Contacts entry is listed in the display, highlight the

contact using the navigation keys (if necessary). Then, do one of the
following

• Press the key to dial the number associated with the named Contact.

• Press the key to view information about the Contact and to access other

options.

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Editing an Existing Contact

• Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following option appears in the

display:

– Send Message — Lets you send a Text or Picture message to this Contact.
– Edit — Lets you add, change, or delete information for this Contact.
– New Contact — Lets you add a new number to your Contacts list or to the

selected Contact.

– Delete — Lets you remove this Contact from your Contacts list.

Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight an option, then press the
key to access the option.

Editing an Existing Contact

Once stored in the Contacts List, a Contact can be changed quite easily.

1. Find the desired Contact in the Contacts list. (See “Finding a Contact” on

page 52 for more information.)

2. Press the key. The View Number screen appears in the display.

3. Press the Edit key ( ).

4. Use the navigation keys to highlight information fields in the selected

Contact entry.

5. Press to backspace and delete digits or letters.

6. Press and hold to clear the entire number or name in the highlighted

field.

Note: You can also add numbers (such as a second Mobile number or a Fax number) to the entry, assign it to
a Group, and add other information.

7. When you’re finished editing the Contact, press the key to save your

changes.

Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers

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 — A hard pause stops the calling sequence until further input from

you.

• 2 Sec Pause — A two-second pause stops the calling sequence for two seconds

and then automatically sends the remaining digits.

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Tip: You can enter multiple two-second pauses to extend the length of a pause. For example, two
consecutive two-second pauses cause a total pause time of four seconds.

Note: Keep in mind that pauses count as digits towards the 32-digit maximum.

Store Pauses in a New Contact

1.

Add a new Contact. (See “Adding a New Contact” on page 49 for more
information.)

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a number for this

Contact.

3. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ).

4. Highlight Add Hard Pause ( ) to add a hard pause (awaits input from

you) to the number.
Highlight Add 2 Sec Pause ( ) to add a two-second pause to the

number.

5. When you’re finished entering the number and pauses, and other Contact

information, press the key to save the new Contact.

Add Pauses to an Existing Contacts Entry

1.

Find the desired entry in the Contacts List. (See “Editing an Existing
Contact” on page 56 for more information.)

2. Press the key. The View Number screen appears in the display.

3. Press the Edit key ( ). The Edit Contact screen appears.

4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the field you want to

edit, then press the key.

5. Use the navigation keys to place the cursor where you want to add a pause

(usually at the right-hand end of the number).

6. Highlight Add Hard Pause ( ) to add a hard pause (awaits input from

you) to the number.
Highlight Add 2 Sec Pause ( ) to add a two-second pause to the

number.

7. When you’re finished entering pauses, press the key to save your

changes to the number in your Contacts List.

Add a Number or Email Address to a Contact

1. Find the desired Contact. (See “Finding a Contact” on page 52 for more

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information.)

2. Press the key. The View Number screen appears in the display.

3. Press the Edit key ( ). The Edit Contact screen appears.

4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Email address field.

5. Use the keypad to enter an Email address. (See “Entering Text” on page

43 for more information.)

To simplify the process of entering an Email address, the following
functions are available:

• Press the Home (left) soft touch key ( ). A pop-up menu appears in the

display listing some popular domains.

• To insert the @ and . symbols, repeatedly press the key until the desired

symbol appears in the display.

6. Enter the new phone number or email address.

7. Press the key to save the new number or email address to the existing

Contact.

Edit an Existing Email Address

1. Find the desired Contact. (See “Finding a Contact” on page 52 for more

information.)

2. Press the key. The View Number screen appears in the display.

3. Press the Edit key ( ). The Edit Contact screen appears.

4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Email field (labeled

with the icon).

5. Use the keypad to edit the Email address. (See “Entering Text” on page 43

for more information.)

To simplify the process of entering an Email address, the following
functions are available:

• Press the Home (left) soft touch key ( ). A pop-up menu appears in the

display listing some popular domains.

• To insert the @ and . symbols, repeatedly press the key until the desired

symbol appears in the display.

6. Press the key to save your changes.

Speed Dial Numbers

When you add or edit a Contact, you have the option of assigning a Speed Dial
number to any of the Contact’s numbers or of changing any of the Contact’s
currently assigned Speed Dial numbers.

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1.

Find the desired Contact. (See “Finding a Contact” on page 52 for more
information.)

Tip: You can also assign a Speed Dial number when creating a new Contacts List e ntry. See “Adding a New
Contact” on page 49 for more information.

2. Press the key. The View Number screen appears in the display.

3. Press the Edit key ( ). The Edit Contact screen appears.

4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Phone Number field

(labeled with the icon).

5. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following options appear in

the display:

• Change Type— Lets you change the Number Type (Home, Office, Fax, Other).

• Set Speed Dial — Lets you define a speed-dial key for this Contact.

•Set as Default — Lets you set as the number as the default for this Contact.

• Add Hard Pause — Lets you add a hard pause (awaits input from you) to the

number.

• Add 2 Sec Pause — Lets you add a two-second pause to the number.

6. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a Speed Dial number

field ( ) for this Contact.

Note: If a Contact has more than one stored number (such as Home and Office), you can select one of these
numbers as the one your device will dial when you speed dial that Contact, or you can assign each number
a Speed Dial number.

7. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select a Speed Dial number or

use the keypad to enter a Speed Dial number.

Note: When you choose to select a Speed Dial number, your device only shows you unassigned Speed Dial
numbers to choose from.

If you enter a Speed Dial number that is already assigned and press the key, the “Speed Dial No. In Use.

Enter Again” message pops up in the dis play.

8. Press the key to save the new Speed Dial number in the selected

Contact.

Contact Groups

The Group feature lets you quickly and simply send text messages to a group of
Contacts.

When you add or edit a Contact, you have the option of assigning that Contact to a
Group. You can also use the Group sub-menu to quickly and easily assign and
reassign Contacts to any of the existing Groups and to create and rename Groups.

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Contact Groups

Assign/Reassign Contacts to Groups — Shortcut Method

When you add a Contact, your device automatically assigns the new Contact to the
General group. You can assign or reassign a Contact to any available group.

1. Find the desired Contact in the Contacts List. (See “Finding a Contact” on

page 52 for more information.)

2. Press the key. The View Number screen appears in the display.

3. Press the Edit key ( ). The Edit Contact screen appears.

4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Group field ( ) in

the selected Contact entry.

5. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select from Groups such as the

following:

• General — Contacts not assigned to a named Group.

• Family

•Friends

•Work

Note: If the selected Contact does not fit with the existing Groups, press the Set (left) soft touch key ( ),

then press the New (left) soft touch key ( ). See “Create a Group” on page 61 for more
information.

6. When you’re finished editing the Contact, press the key to save your

changes.

Assign/Reassign Contacts to Groups — Menu Method

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

(for CONTACT) and for Groups. A list of group names (like the

following list) appears in the display:

• General — Contacts not assigned to a named Group.

• Family

•Friends

•Work

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the General group (to

assign an unassigned Contact) or a named Group (to reassign or unassign
an assigned Contact).

3. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following options pop-up

in the display:

• Group Info — Shows this Group’s image ID, name, custom ringer setting, and

whether this Group is secret. (Not active for the None group.)

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•Edit — Lets you change the image ID, name, and settings for this Group (Not
active for the None group.)

• Add — Add a new Group.

• Delete — Lets you delete this Group and return the member Contacts to the

None group (Not active for the None group.)

•Move Member — Move a Contact from this Group to another Group.

4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Move Member

option. A list of Contacts in the highlighted group appears in the display.

Note: If the selected Group is Secret, you are prompted to enter your device’s password.

5. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Contact you wish to

move to another Group.

6. Press the Check (left) soft touch key. A checkmark appears on the Contact

entry. Repeat this step as needed for other Contacts you want to reassign.

7. Press the key. The Select Group list pops-up in the display.

8. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Group you want to

receive the selected Contact(s).

9. Press the key. Messages pop-up indicating the Contact is moved, then

you are returned to the Groups screen.

Create a Group

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

(for CONTACT) and for Groups. A list of group names (like the

following list) appears in the display:

• General — Contacts not assigned to a named Group (that is, a Group other
than None).

• Family

•Friends

•Work

2. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following options pop-up

in the display:

• Group Info — Shows this Group’s image ID, name, custom ringer setting, and
whether this Group is secret. (Not active for the None group.)

•Edit — Lets you change the image ID, name, and settings for this Group (Not
active for the None group.)

• Add — Add a new Group.

• Delete — Lets you delete this Group and return the member Contacts to the

None group (Not active for the None group.)

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•Move Member — Move a Contact from this Group to another Group.

3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Add option.

4. Press the key. The New Group screen appears in the display.

5. Use the keypad to enter a name for the Group. (See “Entering Text” on

page 43 for more information.)

Note: You must enter a name for the new Group before your device will let you make the other settings.

6. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight each setting.

7. For the Ringer ( ) and Secret ( ) settings, use the Left and Right

navigation keys to select values.

8. For the Group ID ( ) setting, press the Edit (left) soft touch key ( ).

The Edit Photo menu pops-up in the display showing the following options:

• Photo Album — Lets you select a Group ID photo from the photo album in your

device.

• New Photo — Launches the camera in your device so that you can take a

photo to be used as the ID for the selected Group.

•Icon — Lets you select an icon from the icon groups (Animals, People, Others)

in your device.

• Screen — Lets you select a downloaded screen as the ID for the selected

Group. (For more information, refer to “Screens” on page 68.)

9. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired Group ID

source.

10. Press the key and photograph or select a Group ID image.

11. Press the key. The selected image appears in the New Group screen.

12. Press the key to save your choices. You are returned to the Groups

screen.

Edit a Group

The Edit option lets you change the name of a Group and its settings.

Note: You cannot rename the None group.

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

(for CONTACT) and for Groups. A list of group names (like the

following list) appears in the display:

• General — Contacts not assigned to a named Group.

• Family

•Friends

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•Work

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the None group (to

assign an unassigned Contact) or a named Group (to reassign or unassign
an assigned Contact).

3. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following options pop-up

in the display:

• Group Info — Shows this Group’s image ID, name, custom ringer setting, and
whether this Group is secret. (Not active for the None group.)

•Edit — Lets you change the image ID, name, and settings for this Group (Not
active for the None group.)

• Add — Add a new Group.

• Delete — Lets you delete this Group and return the member Contacts to the

None group (Not active for the None group.)

•Move Member — Move a Contact from this Group to another Group.

4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Edit option.

5. Press the key. The Edit Group screen appears in the display.

Note: If the selected Group is Secret, you are prompted to enter your device’s password.

6. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight each setting.

7. For the Group Name, use the keypad to change the name of this Group.

(See “Entering Text” on page 43 for more information.)

8. For the Ringer ( ) and Secret ( ) settings, use the Left and Right

navigation keys to select values.

9. For the Group ID ( ) setting, press the Edit (left) soft touch key ( ).

The Edit Photo menu pops-up in the display showing the following options:

• Photo Album — Lets you select a Group ID photo from the photo album in your
device.

•New Photo — Launches the camera in your device so that you can take a
photo to be used as the ID for the selected Group.

•Icon — Lets you select an icon from the icon groups (Animals, People, Others)
in your device.

•Screen — Lets you select a downloaded screen as the ID for the selected
Group. (For more information, refer to “Screens” on page 68.)

10. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired Group ID

source.

11. Press the key and photograph or select a new Group ID image.

12. Press the key. The new image appears in the Edit Group screen.

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Deleting a Contact

13. Press the key to save your choices. You are returned to the Groups

screen.

Delete a Group

The Delete option lets you remove a Group and return its member Contacts to the
None group.

Note: You cannot delete the None g roup.

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

(for CONTACT) and for Groups. A list of group names (like the

following list) appears in the display:

• General — Contacts not assigned to a named Group.

• Family

•Friends

•Work

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the name Group you

want to delete.

3. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following options pop-up

in the display:

• Group Info — Shows this Group’s image ID, name, custom ringer setting, and

whether this Group is secret. (Not active for the None group.)

•Edit — Lets you change the image ID, name, and settings for this Group (Not

active for the None group.)

• Add — Add a new Group.

•Delete — Lets you delete this Group and return the member Contacts to the

None group (Not active for the None group.)

•Move Member — Move a Contact from this Group to another Group.

4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Delete option.

5. Press the key. You are prompted to confirm the deletion.

Note: If the selected Group is Secret, you are prompted to enter your device’s password.

6. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Yes to confirm the

deletion. Highlight No to cancel the deletion.

7. Press the key to invoke your selection.

Deleting a Contact

1. Find the desired entry in the Contacts list. (See “Finding a Contact” on

page 52 for more information.)

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2.

Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following options appear in
the display:

• Send Message — Lets you send a Text or Picture message to this Contact.

Note: See “Sending a Text Message” on page 143 for more information.

• Send Email — Lets you send an Email message to this Contact (requires that

you specify an Email address for this Contact).

•Edit — Lets you add, change, or delete information for this Contact.

• New Contact — Lets you add a new number to your Contacts list or to the

selected Contact.

• Delete — Lets you remove this Contact from your Contacts list.

• Open MySpace — Contact your Wireless Carrier for more information about

this option.

• Google Maps — Contact your Wireless Carrier for more information about this
option.
Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight an option, then press the
key to access the option.

You can also press the View key ( ) before pressing the Menu (left) soft
touch key ( ) to verify the Contact is to be deleted. In this case, the
following options appear in the display:

• Send Message — Compose and send a text message to the selected Contact.

Note: See “Sending a Text Message” on page 143 for more information.

• Delete — Erase the selected Contact.

3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Delete.

4. Press the key. The device prompts you to confirm the deletion.

5. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Yes to confirm the

deletion. Highlight No to cancel the deletion.

6. Press the key to invoke your selection.

Sync Contacts

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

(for CONTACT) and for Sync Contacts. The Sync Contacts

screen appears in the display listing the following options:

• Sync Contacts — Synchronizes your Contacts List with your Helio Web Mail
address book.

• Preview Sync — Lets you preview the changes that will be made to your Helio
Web Mail address book before using Sync Contacts.

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• Username/Password — Lets you set/change your Helio Web Mail Username

and Password.

•Help — Shows descriptions of these options.

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight an option.

3. Press the key to invoke your selection.

Call Logs

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. See “Calls Log” on page 26 for more information.

Service Numbers

Service Numbers lets you view and dial the emergency and service numbers preset
in your device.

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

(for CONTACT) and for Service Numbers. The Service

Numbers screen appears in the display listing the following numbers:

• — Emergency (911)

• — Community Info (211)

• — Non-Emergency (311)

• — Information (411)

• — Traffic Info (511)

• — Customer Care (611)

• — TRS (711)

• — Dig Safely (811)

2. To dial any of the preset numbers, press the associated key.

My Info

My Info lets you view and edit your electronic business card which includes the
number assigned to your device by your Wireless Provider.

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

(for CONTACT) and for My Info. The My Info screen appears

in the display.

2. Enter your name using the keypad. (See “Entering Text” on page 43 for

more information.)

3. Use the navigation keys and keypad to select fields and enter information.

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Section 7: CUSTOMIZE

Topics Covered

•Rings

• Screens

• H.O.T. (Helio On Top) Screens

• Sound Settings

• Display Settings

• Call Settings

•Network

•Device

• Security

• Bluetooth

• Language ( )

• Airplane Mode

This section explains how to customize your device to suit your needs and preferences.

Rings

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

(for CUSTOMIZE) and for Rings. The Rings menu appears in

the display showing the following options:

•Rings

•Free Rings

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired ringtones

gallery.

3. Press . A list of available ringtones appears in the display.

4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired ringtone.

5. Press to save and implement your selection.

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Download Rings

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

(for CUSTOMIZE) and for Download Rings>. The browser
screen appears in the display and your a523 device attempts to connect to
your Wireless Provider’s server.

Screens

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

(for CUSTOMIZE) and for Screens. The Screens menu appears
in the display showing the following options:

• Screens — Lets you select a downloaded image as the backdrop in your home

(standby) screen.

• Video Screens — Lets you select a downloaded video clip as the backdrop in

your home (standby) screen.

• Int Album — Lets you select a photo or video clip taken with your device’s

camera as the backdrop in your home (standby) screen.

• Ext Album — Lets you select a photo or video clip from another source as the

backdrop in your home (standby) screen.

• Free Screens — Lets you select a pre-loaded image as the backdrop in your

home (standby) screen.

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired image/video

gallery.

3. Press . A list of available screens/folders appears in the display.

4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired screen/

folder.

If you select a folder, a list of available screens appears in the display, then
use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired screen.

5. Press to save and implement your selection.

Download Screens

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

(for CUSTOMIZE) and for Download Screens>. The browser
screen appears in the display and your a523 device attempts to connect to
your Wireless Provider’s server.

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

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

(for CUSTOMIZE) and for H.O.T. Screens. The Apps menu
appears in the display.

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Download H.O.T.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE) and for Download H.O.T.>. The browser
screen appears in the display and your a523 device attempts to connect to
your Wireless Provider’s server.

Sound Settings

The Sound menu provides a variety of options to customize audio properties for
such things as ringers, keypad tones, alerts, and more.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Sound. The
following options appear in the display:

• Ring Vibration

• Volume

• Sound Effects

• Hourly Alert

• Sleep Mode

Ring Vibration

You can select that your device wil ring, vibrate, both, or light only in the Ring
Vibration sub-menu.

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

• Vibrate

• Mute

• Vibrate then Ring

• Ring and Vibrate

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired ringer type.

3. Press to save and implement your selection.

Volume

Use the Volume sub-menu to set the default volumes for incoming calls, the keypad,
alarms, and alerts.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Sound), and
for Volume. The following options appear in the display:

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Sound Settings

•Ring

• Receiver

•Keypad

• Effects

• Message

• Wake-up Call

•Alert

• Power Up

• Power Down

• Voice Commands

2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select the volume level (or

vibrate mode) for the selected setting.

3. Press the key to save the setting.

Sound Effects

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

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

for Sound Effects. The following options appear in the display:

•Keypad

•Menu Popup

• Message

•OK/Save

•Select

• Power Up/Down

• Slide

•Cancel

•Warning

• Call Connect

• Low Battery

2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select particular sound effects

for the selected setting.

3. Press the key to save the settings.

Hourly Alert

You can set your device to sound an alert whenever you enter or leave your service
area, connect or disconnect a call, as well as other options.

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

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

for Hourly Alert.

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The following options appear in the display:

• On/Off — Lets you set the Clock On or Clock Off.

• Alert Time — Lets you enter the beginning and ending hours.

• Alert Sound — Lets you select Cuckoo or Female Voice.

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a sub-menu.

3. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight an On/Off or Alert

Sound option.

4. Enter Alert Times in 2-digit format. To change the time of day (AM or PM),

press the AM / PM (left) soft key ( ).

5. Press the key to confirm your selections and entries.

Sleep Mode

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Sound), and
for Sleep Mode. The following options appear in the display:

•Off / Once / Daily — Lets you set Sleep Mode for one occurrence or for daily

occurrence.

•Start — Lets you enter the time in 12-hour format. Press the left soft touch key

to toggle between AM and PM.

•End — Lets you enter the time in 12-hour format. Press the left soft touch key

to toggle between AM and PM.

•Ring — Lets you set ringer volume during Sleep Mode.

• Message — Lets you set message alert volume during Sleep Mode.

• Alert Sound — Lets you set alert volume during Sleep Mode.

• Key/Function Sound — Lets you set keypad/function volume during Sleep

Mode.

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight an option.

3. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select a value, or use the keypad

to enter a value.

4. Press the key to confirm your selections and entries.

Display Settings

Using the Display menu, you can set the standby mode animation, customize the
backlight settings, and more.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Display. The
following Screen sub-menus appear in the display:

• Overlay — Lets you choose an image to overlay the standby mode wallpaper.

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• Banner — Lets you create your own personalized greeting that appears in the

display when your device is in standby mode.

• Clock — Lets you choose whether and where to show the digital clock-

calendar in the display, and in what format.

• Missed Events — Lets you enable or disable the Missed Events overlay for the

standby mode screen.

•Font — Lets you choose the font Style and Size for the standby mode screen.

• Dial Style — Lets you choose how the number will display on the display

screen.

•Backlight — Lets you set backlight options for the LCD, keypad, and

brightness.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a sub-menu.

3. Press the key to enter the highlighted sub-menu. The following

sections describe the above listed display sub-menus in greater detail.

Overlay

Displays an image overlaying the selected Home Screen.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Display), and
for Overlay. The following options appear in the display:

•None

• Big Calendar

• Small Calendar(top)

• Small Calendar(bottom)

• 3 month Calendar(top)

• 3 month Calendar(bottom)

•Today

• Current Month

• Weekly Schedule

• Daily Schedule

•To-Do

• Dual Clock

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight an option.

3. Press the Preview (left) soft touch key ( ). A mock-up standby screen

including the highlighted overlay appears in the display.

4. Press the key to confirm your selections and entries.

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Banner

Create your own personalized greeting that appears in the display while your device
is in standby mode.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Display), and

for Banner. The Banner screen appears in the display with the

banner presentation selection highlighted.

2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select how the banner will

appear in the standby mode screen. The following options are available:

•Off — Banner does not appear in the display.

• Slide — Complete banner slides from right to left across the selected display

line.

•Appear — Letters appear, one at a time, and centered in the selected display

line.

• Fly in — Letters slide, one at a time, from the right edge to the center of the

selected display line.

•Drop — Letters slide, one at a time, from the top edge to the center of the

selected display line.

• Fix Text — Banner shows continually in the center of the selected display line.

3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the banner text entry

field.

Note: Press and hold the key to erase an existing banner, if necessary.

4. Enter a word or short phrase (up to 20 characters) to appear in your

device’s display while in standby mode. (See “Entering Text” on page 43
for more information.)

5. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the banner position

selection.

6. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select where the banner will

appear in the standby mode screen. The following options are available:

•Top — Banner appears on the top line of the display.

• Middle — Banner appears on the middle line of the display.

• Bottom — Banner appears on the bottom line of the display.

•User Set — Lets you use the navigation keys to interactively select where the

banner appears in the display.

7. Press the key to save the new banner.

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Display Settings

Clock

Clock lets you choose whether to show the time in the display in large or small
digital format.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Display), and
for Clock. The following options appear in the display:

• Clock type

– Digital Clock 1, 2, 3 — Large numerical time and date displays
– Off — Default small digital time display

• Placement

– Digital Clock 1 — Upper-Right, Upper-Left, Mid-Right, Mid-Left,

Lower-Right, Lower-Left, User Set (use navigation keys to position clock

display).

– Digital Clock 2 — To p, Middle, Bottom.
– Digital Clock 3 — To p, Bottom.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired setting, then press the

key to save the setting.

Missed Events

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Display), and

for Missed Events. The following options appear in the display:

•On

•Off

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired setting, then press the

key to save the setting.

Font

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Display), and

for Font. The following options appear in the display:

• Font Style — Sets font (General, Helvesgoe, Swiri, Gurum, Donghwa,
or Panhwa) used to show text.

• Font Size — Sets size (Small, Medium, Large, Larger, or Largest) of the
Style font used to show text.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option and setting, then

press the key to save the setting.

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Dial Style

Dial Style adjusts the color of display.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Display), and

for Dial Style. The following options appear in the display:

•Default

– Number Size — Sets size (Small or Large) of the Default font used to show

dialed numbers.

– Colors/Background — Sets colors used to display entered phone number

digits and the background color.

• Custom — Sets font (LED, No Effect, Ink Pen, or Memo Board) used to

show dialed numbers.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option and setting, then

press the key to save the setting.

Backlight

You can set the backlight for your display or keypad to remain on for a specified
period of time or remain on as long as the flip is open.

Note: Prolonged backlight use drains your batter y faster.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Display), and

for Backlight. The following options appear in the display:

• Display Duration — Sets the amount of time the backlight for the main display
remains on after a period of inactivity. Optional settings are 15 sec, 30 sec, 1

min, 3 min, and 10 min.

• Display Brightness — Use the navigation keys to select between any of 5

optional settings.

• Keypad Duration — Sets the amount of time the main display backlight
remains on after a period of inactivity. Optional settings are Save Mode (this
setting uses much less power) and Normal Mode.

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.

3. Press the key to enter the highlighted option’s sub-menu and to save

changed settings as desired.

Touch Sensitivity

You can select how sensitive your device’s Touch Pad is to your touch.

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Call Settings

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Touch

Sensitivity. The following sensitivity options appear in the display:

•Low

• Medium

• High

•Super

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.

3. Press the key to select the sensitivity to be applied to the Touch Pad.

Call Settings

Answer Call On

You can select a specific answer mode when you receive an incoming call. Your
device can be preset to answer when you do any of the following:

• Slide Open

• Open & Press Any Key

• Send Key Only

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 and 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.

Call Forwarding

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

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

Call Forwarding.The following options appear in the display:

• Set Number

• Cancel

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the method you wish to use for

forwarding calls, then press the key.

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Call Block

Call Block lets you control which incoming calls, if any, you wish to receive. Using
Call Block you can elect to ignore a List of specified numbers, or to ignore calls
received from specified Contact Group(s).

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

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

Call Block. You’re prompted to enter the password for your device.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

The following options appear in the display:

• Settings — Lets you enable/disable Call Block, selet a Block Mode, and/or
assign a Sound Effect to ignored calls.

• Blocked List — Lets you review and manage the list of Saved Numbers you
selected in the Call Log (see “Calls Log” on page 26 for more information) or
entered directly using Set Number.

• Blocked Group — Lets you ignore calls from one or more Contact Groups.

Tone Length

Use this menu to set DTMF settings to Short or Long.

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

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

Tone Length.The following options appear in the display:

•Short — Select for a brief tone

• Long — Select for an extended tone

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Tone Length setting

of your choice, then press . Your setting is saved.

Network

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Network.The

following options pop-up in the display:

• 3G mode

•1X only

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the method you wish to use for data

transfer, then press the key.

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Memory Info

Memory Info lets you quickly and easily review and manage your device memory
usage. To access Memory Info, do the following:

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Device. You’re

prompted to enter the password.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

2. Press for Memory Info. The following options appear in the display:

• Download Memory — Lets you review used and available memory in your

various media (photo and video albums) and download folders.

•System Memory — Lets you review used and available memory in your

Contacts list, Message folders, Organizer (Planner) folders, and Calls Logs.

•USB Disk — Lets you review and manage applications stored on your device.

•Ext Memory — Lets you review and manage files stored on a Memory Card.

• Format Ext Memory — Lets you prepare a Memory Card for use.

3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired memory option, then press

the key to access that option.

Download Memory

1.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Device. You’re

prompted to enter the password.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

2. Enter the password. The Device menu appears in the display.

3. Press (for Memory Info). The Memory Info screen appears in the

display.

4. Press for Download Memory. You’re prompted to enter the

password.

Device

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

The following options appear in the display:

• Photo + Video Album memory usage

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• Music + Videos memory usage

• Contacts w/ Pics memory usage

•Rings memory usage

• Screens memory usage

• Email + IM memory usage

• Voice Memo memory usage

•Other memory usage

5. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired memory

option.

System Memory

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

1.

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Device. You’re

prompted to enter the password.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

2. Enter the password. The Device menu appears in the display.

3. Press (for Memory Info). The Memory Info screen appears in the

display.

4. Press for System Memory. The following options appear in the

display:

• Contact List

– Names memory usage
– VoiceDial On memory usage
– Phone No. memory usage
– Speed Dial memory usage
– Groups memory usage

• Message

– Inbox memory usage
– Sent memory usage
– Drafts memory usage
– Saved memory usage

•Plan

– Alarm memory usage
– Schedule memory usage
– Deadline memory usage
– To -d o memory usage
– Notepad memory usage

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• Recent History

– Missed Calls memory usage
– Ignored Calls memory usage
– Incoming Calls memory usage
– Outgoing Calls memory usage
– Received Msgs memory usage
– Sent Msgs memory usage

5. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight the desired memory

option, then press the key to save your setting.

USB Disk

1.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Device. You’re

prompted to enter the password.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

2. Enter the password. The Device menu appears in the display.

3. Press (for Memory Info). The Memory Info screen appears in the

display.

4. Press for USB Disk. You’re prompted to enter the password.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

The Mass Storage screen appears in the display, showing the following
file list sorting options:

• Sort by Time

• Sort by Size

• Sort by Name

• Sort by Type

5. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to show the available applications

list sorted according to the selected sorting option.

Ext Memory

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

1.

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Device. You’re

prompted to enter the password.

Device

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

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2.

Enter the password. The Device menu appears in the display.

3. Press (for Memory Info). The Memory Info screen appears in the

display.

4. Press for Ext Memory. You’re prompted to enter the password.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

The Ext Memory screen appears in the display, showing the following file
list sorting options:

• Sort by Time

• Sort by Size

• Sort by Name

• Sort by Type

5. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to show the available files list

sorted according to the selected sorting option.

Format Ext Memory

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

1.

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Device. You’re

prompted to enter the password.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

2. Enter the password. The Device menu appears in the display.

3. Press (for Memory Info). The Memory Info screen appears in the

display.

4. Press for Format Ext Memory. You’re prompted to enter the

password.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

The Disk Format? prompt pops-up in the display.

5. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Yes to format a

microSD Memory Card, or No to cancel formatting, then press the key
to select your preference.

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S/W Info

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Device. You’re

prompted to enter the password.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

2. Enter the password. The Device menu appears in the display.

3. Press for S/W Info.

Software version information appears in the display.

Note: This information can be valuable when contacting your Wireless Provider’s Customer Care.

My Info

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Device. You’re

prompted to enter the password.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

2. Enter the password. The Device menu appears in the display.

3. Press for My Info. The Edit My Info screen appears in the display

showing the ten-digit phone number assigned to your device by your
Wireless Provider.

Note: You can enter or change your personal in fomation in all fields except your Mobile number which is the

ten-digit phone number assigned to your device by your Wireless Provider.

You can add or change your photo ID on this screen by pressing the Edit (left) soft touch key ( )
and then selecting the source of your new photo ID.

Reset

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Device. You’re

prompted to enter the password.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

2. Enter the password. The Device menu appears in the display.

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3.

Press for Reset. The following options appear in the display:

• Delete Contacts — Deletes all entries from the Contacts List.

• Reset Defaults — Resets CUSTOMIZE settings to the factory default values.

Caution!: Contact your Wireless Provider before using the Reset Defaults option.

Reset Defaults does not restore settings made by your Wireless Provider.

4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then

press the key.

You are prompted to confirm the selected deletion or reset.

5. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight No and press the

key to cancel the deletion or reset.

Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Yes and press the
key to confirm the deletion or reset.

Security

Use the Security menu to lock your device and set a password for your device.

Phone Lock

Locking the device limits all outgoing calls except calls to 911 emergency and the
three user-programmable emergency numbers. You can lock the device manually
during use, or set the device to lock automatically when it is turned on. With the
device in lock mode, you can answer incoming calls, but you must unlock the device
to place outgoing calls (except to emergency and secret numbers).

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Security), and

for Phone Lock. You’re prompted to enter the password.

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

2. Enter the Lock Code. The following Phone Lock options pop-up in the

display:

•Manual Lock — Locks the device immediately (The device stays locked until
you enter the lock code.)

• Auto Lock — Locks the device automatically the next time your device is
powered ON (The device stays locked until you enter the lock code.)

•Off — Unlocks the device.

3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Phone Lock mode option of your

choice.

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4. Press the key to perform the function for the highlighted option.

Set Password

The default lock code for your device is generally the last four digits of your phone
number. It is advisable to change the default lock code to a secret code for security
purposes.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Security), and

for Set Password. You’re prompted to enter the Password (lock

code).

Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

2. Enter the current password. You’re prompted to enter the New Password.

3. Enter the new password. You’re prompted to re-enter the new password

for verification.

4. Enter the new password again. Your changes are stored.

Note: Your device does not a llow you to view the password for o bvious security reasons. If you change the

password, be sure to write down or memorize the new password.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of
exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical
connection.

Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with
Bluetooth. If the devices are within a range of one another, you can exchange
information between them, even if they are located in different rooms.

The Bluetooth wireless technology settings menu provides the ability to view and
change the device name, show the visibility, and set the security for the device.

Tur n on / off

Selecting this option turns Bluetooth on or off. When the Bluetooth is turned on, the
Bluetooth icon ( ) appears in the display, and you can use the available Bluetooth
features. When the Bluetooth is turned off, you cannot send or receive information
via Bluetooth. To save battery life or in situations where Bluetooth use is prohibited,
such as airline traveling, you can turn off the Bluetooth wireless technology headset.

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

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(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Bluetooth), and
for Turn on / off.

Trusted Devices

This menu provides a list of Bluetooth wireless technology devices registered on
your device.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Bluetooth), and
for Trusted Devices.

Note: If Bluetooth mode is off, the device automatically activates Bluetooth mode.

If no Bluetooth devices are registered on your device, the New Device
screen appears in the display.

• To register a new Bluetooth device, place it in discovery mode close to your
device, then press the OK key ( ). The Searching screen appears in the
display. When your device finds the new headset or other Bluetooth device, the
device name appears in the display with the connected device name highlighted.

If there are Bluetooth devices already registered on your device, the
Trusted Devices screen appears in the display listing all Bluetooth
wireless technology devices currently registered on your device.

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a registered Bluetooth

device.

3. Press the Connect key ( ). Your device will prompt you to enter a

passkey or PIN, if one is required. When the device is connected, the
Bluetooth icon ( ) changes to indicate what type of device connection is
active; and the Trusted Devices list appears in the display.

Note: For Helio Bluetooth devices, you can pair them with your devi ce, but the two devices must support

the same Profile to make a connection.

For non-Helio Bluetooth devices , you can pair them with your device, but the Device Name must
appear in your display and the two devi ces must support the same Profile to make a conne ction.

Otherwise, “Couldn’t Connect to Device” pop-ups in the display.

4. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following options pop-up

in the display:

•Rename — Lets you change the name of the selected device as it appears in
the list. (See “Entering Text” on page 43 for more information.)

• Delete — Removes the selected device from the list.

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• Delete All — Removes all devices from the list.

• Device Info — Shows the Name, Type, Status, Address, Profiles, Pairing Date,

and Last Connection time and date.

5. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then

press the key.

Send + Receive

The Send + Receive application lets you exchange Contact information and files
(melodies, images, and photos) with Bluetooth wireless technology devices.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Bluetooth), and

for Send + Receive. The following options appear in the display:

• Receive Mode — Lets your device receive information and files from a

Bluetooth wireless technology device.

• Send My Info — Send your NameCard to a Bluetooth wireless technology

device.

• Send Contact — Send Contact information to a Bluetooth wireless technology

device.

• Send Photo — Send a photo file to a Bluetooth wireless technology device.

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then

press the key.

Disconnect Device

Selecting this option lets you disconnect Bluetooth devices currently connected to
your device.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Bluetooth), and

for Trusted Devices. The Trusted Devices screen appears in the
display listing all Bluetooth wireless technology devices currently
registered on your device. Information about the currently connected
Bluetooth device appears in the display.

2. To disconnect the Bluetooth device, press the Discon. key ( ). You are

prompted to verify the disconnection.

Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Yes and press the
key.

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Settings

Settings lets you setup how the Bluetooth feature operates on your device.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Bluetooth), and

for Settings. The following options appear in the display:

• Visibility — Lets you Show Device or Hide Device.

• Device Name — Lets you enter or change the name of current device.

• Device Info — Shows information about the Bluetooth device identity of your

device.

2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then

press the key.

Supported Ser vices

Supported Services lists the Bluetooth profiles and services supported by your
device.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Bluetooth), and

for Supported Services. The following options appear in the

display:

• Headset

•Handsfree

• Stereo Headset

• File Transfer

• Object Push

• Printing

2. To view a description of a particular service, use the Up and Down

navigation keys to highlight the desire option, then press the key.

Language ( )

The Language option on your device can change the language of voice prompts,
menus, and key-input.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Language

(). The following options pop-up in the display:

• English

•Korean

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight your language preference, then press

the key.

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Airplane Mode

When set to On, the Airplane Mode icon ( ) appears in the display, and
Airplane Mode disables all radio functions of your device. This prevents you from
receiving or making calls (except emergency calls), but allows you to use other
features (such as the camera and the Tools) safely in sensitive environments, such
as on board an aircraft.

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

(for CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), and for Airplane

Mode. The following options appear in the display:

•On — Disables the radio transmitter and receiver in your device

•Off — Enables the radio transmitter and receiver in your device

2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then press the

key to save your setting.

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Section 8: SURF

Topics Covered

•SURF

• Accessing Helio Portal

• Using the SURF Browser

• Using Links

• How Browser Keys Work

This section outlines how to launch the SURF browser, how to navigate to other pages
on the web, and how the keys on the keypad are used with the web application.
Additionally, links to other sites are briefly discussed.

SURF

With SURF, you can conveniently surf the web and download ringtones and
wallpapers using your device. Each time you launch the SURF browser, your device
connects to the Internet and the service indicator icon ( ) appears in the display.

Stored Web Content

SURF ends an Internet connection after a certain period of inactivity, however some
information from your session remains stored in the device (if you leave your device
turned on). You can access this information without reconnecting to the Internet.
However, if you are viewing stored information, and you select a link to a site that
was not accessed in your last session, you automatically re-connect to the Internet.

Accessing Helio Portal

1. In standby mode, do one of the following to launch SURF:

• Press the Up navigation key.

• Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ), then press (for SURF).

The browser launches.

2. A list of categories (each representing one or more web sites) appears in

the display.

3. Use the navigation keys to browse the categories.

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4. Once the desired category is highlighted, press the key to enter the

category list.

Exit Helio Portal

䊳 Press to exit SURF.

Using the SURF Browser

When you use SURF, some of the keys operate differently than during a call. SURF
presents on-screen items in any of the following ways:

• Text or numeric input.

• Links (embedded in content).

• Numbered options (some may not be numbered).

• Simple text.

You can act upon options or links by using the soft touch keys.

SURF soft touch keys

The bottom of the browser display is a bar that contains browser commands. The left
and right ( ) soft touch keys on the keypad are used to execute the
command that appears above them in the display. These are called “soft touch
keys” because their function changes depending on the application.

Using Links

Links have several purposes, such as jumping to a different page, to a different site,
or even initiating a phone call. Links are shown inside of brackets ([ ]). You can
normally use the key to select a link when it is highlighted.

How Browser Keys Work

The following table lists SURF browser keys and their functions.

navigation keys — Use to browse lists and options

CLR Key — A browse, back-up key. Press once to back up one

page. Press and hold to go back to home page.

Press to clear the last number, letter, or symbol entered. Press
and hold to completely clear the display.

Asterisk/Shift Key — Press before entering text to enable
uppercase characters.

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Last Key — Press to enter a zero (0), or to select a numbered
menu item.

Pound/Space Key — Press to insert a space when entering
text or to move to the next page of a multiple-page display.

Number 1 thru 9 — Use the number keys to select items in a
menu if they are numbered.

End Key — Press to exit SURF and return the device to
standby mode.

Left Soft Touch Key — Press to activate the command that
appears above it in the display.

Right Soft Touch Key — Press to activate the command that
appears above it in the display.

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Section 9: SNAP

Topics Covered

•SNAP Menu

• Camera

• Video Camera

• Zoom

•Brightness

• Your Albums

• Photo Studio

• Settings

• Memory Info

Use your a523 device to take full color digital pictures and video clips, display them on

your device’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends. It’s
fun, and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera or camcorder. This
section explains how you can do the following:

• Take pictures and video clips with your device’s built-in digital camera-video

camera.

• Send and receive pictures and video clips taken with your device’s camera-video

camera.

• Set the several options associated with the camera-video camera that help you

take crisp, clear pictures and video clips.

SNAP Menu

To access the SNAP menu:

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

for SNAP.

The following options appear in the display:

•Camera — Launches the camera.

• Video Camera — Launches the video camera.

• Int Album — Lets you access and manage the photo album on the device.

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• Ext Album — Lets you access and manage photographs from another device.

• Helio Album — Lets you access and manage the Helio photo album on the

device.

• Photo Studio — Lets you modify individual photos in a selected photo album.

• Settings — Lets you set basic parameters for the camera and video camera.

• Print Photos — Lets you send photos to a USB or Bluetooth printer.

• Memory Info — Lets you quickly and easily review and manage your device

memory usage.

Camera

Taking pictures with the built-in camera can be as simple as choosing a subject,
using the display as the viewfinder to point the lens (located on the top rear of the
device), and pressing a button.

Note: The Camera activates only when the device slid e is open.

Taking Snap Shots

To take a picture using the current camera settings, do the following:

1. In standby mode, press and hold the Camera key ( ) on the right side

of the device. The message “Starting Camera” appears in the display
followed by a camera view finder screen.

Note: You can also activate the camera by pressing the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ), then pressing

(for SNAP) and for Camera.

You can switch between Video Camera mode and Camera mode by pressing the key and
selecting a Camera mode option (Still Shot, Series Shot, or Divide Shot) or a Video Camera mode
[Video (Norm.) or Video (MMS)]. (For more information, see “Camera Options” on page 94 and see
“Video Camera Options” on page 98.)

Tip: With Auto Save set to On, the photos you take with the slide open are automatically sav ed in the

Album. (See “Auto Save” on page 108 for more information.)

2. Using the display as a viewfinder, point the camera at your subject.

3. Press the key or the Camera key ( ) when the image that you

wish to capture appears in the display.

4. To save the picture or video, press the Save key ( ). The File Name pop-

up lets you change the automatically assigned file name before saving the
file.

5. When you are satisfied with the file name for your picture or video, press

.

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Tip: You can change a number of the camera’s options and settings to suit particular uses for your pictures.

(See “Camera Options” on page 94 for more information.)

Camera Options

The Camera Options let you adjust the default camera settings to suite available
lighting, the subject of the photo, or the purpose of the photo. To access Camera
Options, do the following:

1. In standby mode, press and hold the Camera key ( ). The camera

viewfinder screen appears in the display.

2. Press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The following sub-menus

appear in the display:

• View Settings

•Resolution

• Quality

• White Balance

•Lighting

• Effects

•Set Frame

• Save Location

3. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight the desired option and/

or setting, use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a desired
value, then press the key to save the selected setting.

View Settings

View Settings shows the current option settings: image Size, Quality, White Balance,
and Lighting.

1. In camera mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The options

menu bar appears in the display with the View Settings pop-up showing.

Resolution

Control the size (in bytes) of your pictures using the Resolution setting.

1. In camera mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The options

menu bar appears in the display.

2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Resolution. The

following options appear in the display:

• 1600 x 1200 (pixels) • 640 x 480 (pixels)

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• 1280 x 960 (pixels) • 320 x 240 (pixels)

3.

Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired resolution
and press the key. You’re returned to the camera viewfinder screen.

Note: The resolution setting affects zoom capabili ties. When resolution is set to 1600 x 1200, zoom is not
available. When resolution is set to 1280 x 960 and below, zoom settings x01 – x12 are available.

Quality

You can affect how much your photo is compressed, thereby reducing it’s overall
size (not to be confused with resolution).

1. In camera mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The options

menu bar appears in the display.

2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Quality.

3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Super Fine, Fine, or

Normal.

4. Once the Quality setting of your choice is highlighted, press the key.

You’re returned to the camera viewfinder screen.

White Balance

White Balance allows you to adjust picture quality according to available light.

1. In camera mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The options

menu bar appears in the display.

2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight White Balance. The

name of the current White Balance setting appears in the second line of
the display. The options are:

• Auto — The camera automatically adjusts picture quality to available light.

•Daylight — Use this setting when taking pictures in full sun.

•Cloudy — Use this setting when taking pictures in cloudy conditions.

• Incandescent — Use this setting when taking pictures under incandescent

lights.

• Fluorescent — Use this setting when taking pictures under fluorescent lights.

3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the various White

Balances and the effects they have on a picture.

4. When you decide on the White Balance you wish to use, press the key.

The camera viewfinder screen appears in the display with your selected
White Balance applied.

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The next time you press the key, the camera applies the selected
White Balance to your picture.

Lighting

1.

In camera mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The options
menu bar appears in the display.

2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Lighting. The following

options appear in the display:

•Normal — Adjusts exposure to the average light level over a large picture area.

• Spotlight — Adjusts exposure to the light level over a small portion of the

subject.

3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the sampling area of

your choice, then press the key. You’re returned to the camera
viewfinder screen.

When you take your next picture, the device’s display previews your
subject image with the measured exposure.

Effects

Change the look of your pictures with color Effects. Choose from five available
settings such as Grayscale, Negative, and Sepia. The selected color Effect previews
in the display before you take the picture.

1. In camera mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The options

menu bar appears in the display.

2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Effects. The following

options appear in the display:

Note: Choose Normal to disable Effects.

• Color — Subjects and pictures appear with a normal hue.

•Grayscale — Subjects and pictures appear in black and white.

•Sepia — Subjects and pictures appear in a brownish-gray hue.

• Green — Subjects and pictures appear in a greenish hue.

• Aqua — Subjects and pictures appear in an aqua hue.

• Negative — Subjects and pictures appear in inverted colors.

3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the color effect of your

choice is highlighted, then press the key. You’re returned to the
camera viewfinder screen.

When you take your next picture, the device’s display previews your
subject image with the selected color effect.

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Set Frame

Set Frame lets you temporarily apply one of the preloaded picture frames in your
device to characterize or enhance one or more pictures.

1. In camera mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The options

menu bar appears in the display.

2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Set Frame. The

following options appear in the display:

•No Frame — Lets you take photos without enhancing frames.

•Frame 1 – Frame 20 — These options apply any of a series of frames to

succeeding photos.

3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired frame, then

press the key. You’re returned to the camera viewfinder screen with
the selected frame applied to the viewfinder screen.

When you take your next picture, the photo will include the selected frame.

Save Location

Save Location lets you select where a photo will be saved, in the device or on a
Memory Card.

1. In camera mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ). The options

menu bar appears in the display.

2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight Save Location. The

following options appear in the display:

• Int Album — Lets you save photos in your device.

• Ext Album — Lets you save photos on a Memory Card.

3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired location,

then press the key. You’re returned to the camera viewfinder screen
with the selected location icon ( or ) appearing in the
viewfinder screen.

When you take your next picture, it will be saved to the selected location.

Video Camera

Taking video clips with the built-in video camera can be as simple as choosing a
subject, using the display as the viewfinder to point the lens (located on the top rear
of the device), and pressing a button.

Note: The device’s slide must be open for the video camera to work.

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