Sanyo Katana LX User Manual
User Guide
KATANA®LX by SANYO
®
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
YourPhone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Setting Up YourPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ActivatingYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting Up YourVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Sprint Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2A. Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
YourPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Features of YourPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using YourPhone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . .14
Navigating Through the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Displaying YourPhone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
2B. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
TTY Use With Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Phone Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
2C. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Using YourPhone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Deleting Phone Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Resetting Phone Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Security Features forSprint Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
2D. Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Setting YourPhone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Using Data Roam Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
2E. Managing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
History Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
History Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
History Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Making a Call From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Saving a Phone NumberFrom History . . . . . . . . .61
Making a New Group Entry From History . . . . . . .62
Prepending a Phone NumberFrom History . . . .62
Deleting History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
2F. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
About Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Displaying the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Creating a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Displaying the Details Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Contacts Menu Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Dialing Sprint Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Wireless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
2G. Calendar and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Using YourPhone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Using YourPhone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
2H. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) . . .83
Voice and Call Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Setting Up Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
2I. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Sending Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Managing Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
2J. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Using the Bluetooth Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . .102
Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Using the Trusted List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Sending Data via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Section 3: Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . .107
3A. Sprint Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Using SMS Voice Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
3B. Sprint Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Sprint Vision Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Getting Started With Sprint Vision . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Accessing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Sprint Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Section 4:
Safety and Warranty Information
. .135
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . .136
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to YourPhone
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . .138
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
. .137
4B. Manufacturer’sWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Introduction
This User Guide introduces you to Sprint®service and all
the features of yournew phone. It’s divided into four
sections:
l Section 1: Getting Started
l Section 2: YourPhone
l Section 3: Sprint Service
l Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight
special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you
make the most of yournew phone and service. The
Table of Contents and Index will also help you
quickly locate specific information.
You’ll get the most out of your phone if you read
each section. However, if you’d like to get right to a
specific feature, simply locate that section in the
Table of Contents and go directly to that page.
Follow the instructions in that section, and you’ll be
ready to use your phone in no time.
User
Guide
Note
WARNING
Because of updates in phone software, this
printed guide may not be the most current
version for your phone. Visit
and log on to MySprint Wireless to access
the most recent version of the userguide.
Please refer to the
Information
about information that will help you safely
use your phone. Failure to read and follow
the Important Safety Information in this
phone guide may result in serious bodily
injury, death, or property damage.
section on page 136 to learn
www.sprint.com
Important Safety
i
Your Phone’s Menu
The following table outlines yourphone’s menu structure
(in list view). For more information about using your
phone’s menus, see “Navigating Through the Menus”on
page 17.
1: Missed Alerts
2: History
3: Contacts
4: Messaging
1: Send Message
1:Text Message 2: Picture Mail
3: VoiceSMS
2: Text
3: Picture Mail
4: Premium Msgs
5: VoiceSMS
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6: IM & Email
7: Chat & Dating
8: Voicemail
1: Call Voicemail 2: Call:Speaker On
3: Details 4: Reset Indic.
9: Settings
1: Notification
1: Msgs and Icon 2: Icon Only
2: Message Reminder
1:Text Message 2: Picture Mail
3:Voicemail 4: VoiceSMS
3: Callback Number
1: None 2: My Phone#
3: Other
4: Auto-Delete
5: Signature
6: Preset Msgs
7: Drafts Alert
8: VoiceSMS Options
1: Speakerphone 2: From Name
3: Connect. Alert
5: My Content
1: Games
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
2: Ringers
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
3: Screensavers
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
4: Applications
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
5: IM & Email
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
6: Call Tones
6: Pictures
1: Camera
Press Options (right softkey)and press the navigation key
up and down to display the following options:
1: Picture Mode
1: Normal 2: Beach/Snow
3: Scenery 4: Night/Dark
5: Soft Focus
2: Zoom
3: Self-Timer
1: Off 2: 10 Seconds
3: 5 Seconds
4: Fun Tools
1: Multiple Shots 2: Fun Frames
3: Color Tone
5: Image Controls
1: Brightness 2: White Balance
6: CameraSettings
1: Resolution 2: Quality
3: Shutter Sound 4: Status Bar
7: Review Media
iii
7: Web
8: Tools
iv
8: Key Guidance
9: User Settings
2: Picture Mail
3: My Albums
1: In Phone 2: Online Albums
4: OrderPrints
5: Settings&Info
1: Location 2: Status Bar
3: Slideshow Intvl 4:Account Info
5: Help
1: Voice Memo
1: Record 2: List
3: Screen Call
2: Bluetooth
1: Handsfree Pairing 2: Send Contact
3: Send Biz Card 4: Add to Trusted
5:Trusted List 6: More...
3: Calendar
4: Alarm Clock
5: Countdown
6: Stopwatch
7: World Clock
8: Calculator
9: Update Firmware
10: Assign. Media
9: Settings
1: Display
1: Main Screen
1: Screensaver 2: Animation
3: Backlight 4: Background
5: Input Font 6: Foreground
7: Sleep Mode
2: OuterScreen
1: Animation 2: Foreground
3: Sleep Mode
3: Contrast
4: Font Size
1: Main Screen 2: Outer Screen
5: Keypad Light
6: Language
1: English 2: Español
7: Power Save Mode
8: Return to Idle
1: Automatically 2: End Key
2: Sounds
1: Volume
1: Ringer 2: Earpiece
3: Headset 4: Speakerphone
5: Applications 6: Start Up/Power Off
7: Advanced...
2: Ringer Type
1: Incoming Calls 2: Messaging
3: Alarm 4: Power On
5: Power Off 6: Schedule
3: Alerts
1: Beep Each Minute 2: Out of Service
3: Connect 4: Signal Fade/Call Drop
5: Messaging
4: Keytones
1:Tone Length 2: Tone Volume
3: Tone Type
5: Voice Guide
6: Vibrate Type
1: Incoming Calls 2: Messaging
3: Alarm 4: Schedule
3: Bluetooth
1: On/Off
2: Visibility
3: Device Name
4: Device Info
5: Trusted List
6: Voice Priority
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4: Messaging
1: Notification
1: Msgs and Icon 2: Icon Only
2: Message Reminder
1:Text Message 2: Picture Mail
3: Voicemail 4: VoiceSMS
3: Callback Number
1: None 2: My Phone#
3: Other
4: Auto-Delete
5: Signature
6: Preset Msgs
7: Drafts Alert
8: VoiceSMS Options
1: Speakerphone 2: From Name
3: Connect. Alert
5: Text Entry
1: Auto-Capital 2: Auto -Space
3: Inpt Language 4: My Words
5: T9 Settings 6: Default Input
7: Add Word 8: Auto-Complete
9: Help
6: Phone Info
1: Phone#/User ID 2: Icon Glossary
3: Version 4: Advanced
5: My Account
7: More...
1: Accessibility
1:TTY 2: Input Font
3: Font Size 4: Vibrate Type
2: Airplane Mode
3: Browser
1: Bookmarks 2: Delete Web Cache
3: Delete Web Cookies 4: Edit Home Page
4: Call Setup
1: Auto-Answer 2: Abbrev. Dial
3: Call Answer 4: Contacts Match
5: Contacts
1: SpeedNumbers 2: My Name Card
3: Services 4: Show Secret/Hide Secret
5: Wireless Backup
6: Data
1: Enable/Disable Data 2: Net Guard
3: Update Profile
7: Headset Mode
1:Turbo Button 2: Ringer Sound
8: Location
9: Restrict and Lock
1:Voice 2: Data
3: Camera/Pictures 4: Lock My Phone
0: Roaming
1: Set Mode 2: Call Guard
3: Data Roaming
: Security
*
1: Lock My Phone 2: Change Lock Code
3: Special Numbers 4: Edit Contacts List
5: Delete/Reset
#: Navigation Keys
1: Left Navi (Calendar)
2: Right Navi (Contacts)
3: Up Navi (Send Text)
4: Down Navi (My Content)
: Side Key Guard
: Set Time/Date
:Wireless Backup
(Before subscribing)
1: Subscribe 2: Learn More
(After subscribing)
1: Alert 2: View Status
3: Troubleshoot 4: Learn More
5: Unsubscribe
In Use Menu
Press Options(right softkey) to display the following
options:
1:Three-Way Call 2: Main Menu
Save (or ContactsDetails)
3:
5: Call Memo Rec. 6: Phone Info
4: Contacts
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Section 1
Getting Started
Section 1A
Setting Up YourPhone
Setting Up Service
l
Setting Up Your Phone (page 2)
l
Activating Your Phone (page 3)
l
Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4)
l
Sprint Account Passwords (page 4)
l
Getting Help (page 5)
Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This
section walks you through the necessary steps to set up
and turn on your phone, set up your voicemail, establish
passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your
Sprint service.
2 Section 1A. Setting Up Service
1. Install the battery.
n
Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the
phone, making sure the connectors align. Gently
press down to secure the battery.
n
Replace the battery coverand slide it upward until
you heara click.
2. Press to turn the phone on.
n
If yourphone is activated, it will turn on, search for
Sprint service, and enter standby mode.
n
If yourphone is not yet activated, see “Activating
Your Phone”on page 3 for more information.
3. Make your first call.
n
Use yourkeypad to entera phone number.
n
Press .
Yourphone’s battery should have enough charge
Note
for the phone to turn on and find a signal, set up
your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully
charge your battery as soon as possible. See
“Charging YourBattery ”on page 16 for details.
ActivatingYour Phone
v
If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, your phone
should be activated and ready to use.
v
If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new
Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to
activate automatically. To confirm youractivation,
make a phone call.
v
If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating
a new phone for an existing number on your account, you
will need to contact Sprint Customer Service to
activate your new phone. There are two activation
options:
n
From your computer’s Web browser, go to
.sprint.com/activate
www
onscreen instructions to activate yourphone.
n
Dial 1-888-211-4727 from another phone to
contact Sprint Customer Service to complete the
phone activation.
When you have finished, make a phone call to
confirm your activation.
and complete the
Do not press END while the phone is being
Tip
activated. Pressing
process.
If you are having difficulty with activation, contact
Note
Sprint Customer Service by dialing
from any other phone.
END cancels the activation
Section 1A. Setting Up Service 3
1-888-211-4727
Setting UpService
Setting Up Your Voicemail
For more information about using yourvoicemail, see
“Using Voicemail”on page 108.
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically
transferred to yourvoicemail, even if yourphone is in use
or turned off. Therefore, Sprint recommends that you set
up yourvoicemail and personal greeting as soon as
yourphone is activated.
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
n
Create yourpasscode.
n
Record yourname announcement.
n
Record your greeting.
n
Choose whether to activate One-Touch Message
Access (a feature that lets you access messages
simply by pressing and holding , bypassing the
need for you to enter yourpasscode).
Voicemail Passcode
Note
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to
your voicemail account, Sprint recommends that
you enable your voicemail passcode. (Do not
activate One-Touch Message Access.)
4 Section 1A. Setting Up Service
Sprint Account Passwords
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your
personal account information, yourvoicemail account,
and yourSprint Vision®account. To ensure that no one
else has access to yourinformation, you will need to
create passwords to protect yourprivacy.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account
user name and password when you sign on to
w.sprint.com
ww
started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone
else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get
a sub-account password at
. (Click Need to register for access? to get
.sprint.com
www
.
Voicemail Password
You will create your voicemail password (orpasscode)
when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your
Voicemail”on page 4 for more information on your
voicemail password.
Sprint Vision Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an
optional Sprint Vision password to control access and
authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign
on to www.sprint.com orcall Sprint CustomerService at
1-888-211-4727.
Getting Help
Managing Your Account
Online: www.sprint.com
v
Access youraccount information.
v
Check yourminutes used (depending on yourSprint
service plan).
v
View and pay yourbill.
v
Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
v
Purchase accessories.
v
Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
v
View available Sprint service plans and options.
v
Learn more about Sprint Vision and othergreat
products like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers,
screen savers, and more.
Section 1A. Setting Up Service 5
Setting UpService
From Your Sprint Phone
v
Press to check minute usage and
account balance.
v
Press to make a payment.
v
Press to access a summary of your
Sprint service plan or get answers to otherquestions.
From Any Other Phone
v
Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
v
Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.
6 Section 1A. Setting Up Service
Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and
information through yourphone, including residential,
business, and government listings; movie listings or
showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations,
and major local event information. You can get up to
three pieces of information percall, and the operatorcan
automatically connect yourcall at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will
be billed for airtime.
To call Sprint 411:
©
Press .
Sprint Operator Services
Sprint OperatorServices provides assistance when
placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a
local telephone calling card orthird party.
To access Sprint OperatorServices:
©
Press .
For more information or to see the latest in products and
services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.
Section 2
Your Phone
Section 2A
13. Headset Jack
19. Volume Key
17. Outer Screen
20. Side Camera Key
4. Navigation Key
7. TALKKey
3. Softkeys
5. MENU/OK Key
2. Main Screen
15.
Speaker
21. Internal Antenna
1. Earpiece
11. END/POWER Key
12. BACK Key
14.
Camera Lens
16. LED Indicator
6. Camera Key
8. SPEAKER Key
9. Microphone
10. Keypad
18. Micro-USB
Connector
Phone Basics
l YourPhone (page 8)
l Viewing the Display Screen (page 11)
l Features of Your Phone (page 13)
l Turning YourPhone On and Off (page 14)
l Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger(page 14)
l Navigating Through the Menus (page 17)
l Displaying Your Phone Number(page 18)
l Making and Answering Calls (page 18)
l Entering Text (page 27)
Yourphone is packed with features that simplify your life and
expand your ability to stay connected to the people and
information that are important to you. This section will guide
you through the basic functions and calling features of
yourphone.
8 Section 2A. Phone Basics
Your Phone
Key Functions
1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated
prompts.
2. Main Screen displays all the information needed to
operate your phone, such as the call status, the
Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and
battery strength.
3. Softkeys let you select softkey actions ormenu items
corresponding to the bottom right/left line on the
main screen.
4. Navigation Key scrolls through menus quickly and
easily. These keys can also be reassigned to create
customized shortcuts.
5. MENU/OK Key lets you access the phone’s menus
and select the highlighted choice when navigating
through a menu.
6. Camera Key lets you access the Pictures menu and
take pictures.
7. TALK Key allows you to place orreceive calls, answer
Call Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, oractivate
Voice Dial.
8. SPEAKER Key lets you place or receive calls in
speakerphone mode orturn the speakerphone on
and off during a call.
9. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly
when you are speaking to them.
10. Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and
characters, and navigate within menus. Press and
hold keys 2–9. (See “Using Speed Dialing”on
page 26.)
11. END/POWER Key lets you turn the phone on oroff,
end a call, or return to standby mode. While in the
main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode
and cancels yourinput.
12. BACKKey deletes characters from the display in text
entry mode. When in a menu, pressing the BACK
key returns you to the previous menu. This key also
allows you to return to the previous screen in a
Sprint Vision session.
13. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional
headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect
jack may damage the phone.
Section 2A. Phone Basics 9
Phone Basics
14. Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you
take pictures.
15. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and
sounds. You can mute the ringer when receiving
incoming calls by pressing or any of the side
keys. The speakeralso lets you hear the caller’s
voice in speakerphone mode.
16. LED Indicator shows your phone’s connection and
charging status at a glance.
17. Outer Screen lets you monitorthe phone’s status and
see who’s calling without opening the phone.
18. Micro-USB Connector allows you to connect a phone
chargerorother accessories to your phone.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect
connector may damage the phone.
19. Volume Key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in
standby mode (with the phone open) oradjust the
voice volume during a call. The volume key can also
be used to scroll up ordown to navigate through the
different menu options. To mute the ringerduring an
incoming call, press up ordown. Press and hold to
redial with the phone closed.
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20. Side Camera Key lets you access the camera mode
and take pictures.
21. Internal Antenna facilitates reception and
transmission. To maximize call performance, do not
obstruct the internal antenna area. (See page 18.)
Viewing the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of
information about yourphone’s status and options. This
list identifies the symbols you’ll see on yourphone’s
display screen:
To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions,
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from the main menu select
Icon Glossary
indicates yourcurrent signal strength. The more
lines you have, the stronger your signal.
indicates you are “roaming” off the Sprint
National Network.
indicates yourphone cannot find a signal.
indicates the call is on hold.
indicates that a call is in progress.
indicates Sprint Vision access is active.
indicates Sprint Vision access is dormant.
indicates Sprint Vision access is disabled.
.
Settings > Phone Info >
indicates you have missed voice calls.
indicates you have scheduled events or call
alarms.
indicates you have alarm clock orcountdown
notifications.
indicates you have new SMS Voice messages.
indicates you have new SMS Text messages.
indicates you have new picture messages.
indicates you have new voicemail messages.
indicates you have urgent messages.
indicates you have two or more different types
of missed calls, scheduled events, call alarms,
or alarm clock orcountdown notifications.
indicates you have a new wireless backup alert.
indicates the Bluetooth feature is enabled (blue
icon).
indicates yourphone is discoverable by
another Bluetooth device.
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indicates yourphone is connected to a
Bluetooth device (green icon).
indicates yourphone is communicating with a
Bluetooth device.
indicates access to a secure site.
indicates the level of yourbattery charge. The
more black you see, the more power you have
left. (The icon is animated while the battery is
charging.)
indicates your battery is charging in “Power Off”
state.
indicates volume level 1 to 8 and vibrate feature
are set.
indicates 1-beep feature is set.
indicates 1-beep and vibrate feature are set.
indicates all ringer settings are off.
indicates all ringer settings are off and the
vibrate feature is set.
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indicates all the sound settings except
applications volume are off and the vibrate
feature is set.
indicates all the sound settings are off.
indicates the Location feature of your phone is
enabled.
indicates the Location feature of your phone is
disabled.
indicates you have a new voice message when
Screen Call is activated.
indicates the Screen Call Auto setting is on.
indicates yourphone is in TTYmode.
indicates the alarm clock or countdown setting
is on.
indicates the speakerphone mode is set to on.
indicates a call is in progress using the
Bluetooth device.
indicates the car kit device is set to on.
indicates the wired headset device is set to on.
Features of Your Phone
The KATANA®LX by SANYO is lightweight, easy-to-use,
and reliable, and it also offers many features and service
options. The list previews some of those features and
provides page numbers where you can find out more:
v
Digital dual-band capability allows you to make and
receive calls while on the Sprint National Network and
to roam on other1900 and 800 MHz digital networks
where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements
(page 55).
v
SMS Text Messaging (page 113) and SMS Voice
Messaging (page 115) provide quick and convenient
messaging capabilities.
v
Your Contacts allows you to store up to 300 entries,
with up to seven phone numbers perentry (page 63).
v
The built-in calendar offers several personal
information management features to help you
manage yourbusy lifestyle (page 75).
v
The Location feature works in connection with
available location-based services (page 40).
v
T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one
keypress perletter (page 28).
v
Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one
keypress ortwo keypresses (page 26).
v
The built-in camera allows you to take full-colordigital
pictures, view yourpictures using the phone’s display,
and instantly send them to family and friends using
Sprint Picture Mail service (page 90).
v
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) allows you to
place calls or open applications by speaking to your
phone (page 83).
v
Games, ringers, screen savers, and otherapplications
can be downloaded to make yourphone as unique as
you are (page 127). Additional charges may apply.
v
The built-in Bluetooth technology allows you to
connect wirelessly to a numberof Bluetooth devices
to share information more easily than everbefore
(page 100).
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Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning YourPhone On
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Press .
Once yourphone is on, it may display “Looking for
service.” When yourphone finds a signal, it automatically
enters standby mode. At this point, you are ready to
begin making and receiving calls.
If yourphone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of
searching, a Power Save feature is automatically
activated. When a signal is found, your phone
automatically returns to standby mode.
In Power Save mode, yourphone searches fora signal
periodically without yourintervention. You can also
initiate a search forSprint service by pressing any key
(when yourphone is turned on).
The Power Save feature conserves your battery
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power when you are in an area where there is no
signal.
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Turning YourPhone Off
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Press and hold for two seconds until you see the
powering down animation on the display screen.
Your screen remains blank while yourphone is off
(unless the battery is charging).
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
WARNING
Sprint-approved ormanufacturer-approved batteries
and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or
through the manufacturer; or call 1-866-343-1114 to
order. They’re also available at www.sprint.com.
Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturerapproved batteries and chargers with your
phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved
or manufacturer-approved battery and
chargermay increase the risk that your
phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode,
resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or
property damage.
Battery Capacity
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3
1
3
2
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Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
battery. It allows you to recharge yourbattery before it is
fully drained. The battery provides up to 4.8 hours of
continuous digital talk time.
When there are approximately two minutes of talk time
left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then
turns off.
Long backlight settings, searching for service,
Note
vibrate mode, browser use, and othervariables may
reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Watch your phone’s battery level indicator and
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charge the battery before it runs out of power.
Installing the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the
phone, making sure the connectors align (1). Gently
press down to secure the battery (2).
2. Replace the battery coverand slide it upward until
you heara click (3).
Removing the Battery
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any
stored numbers ormessages.
2. Press the battery release latch (1) and slide the
battery cover downward and remove it (2).
3. Lift up the battery and remove it from the phone (3).
WARNING
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion
battery as you can be burned.
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Charging Your Battery
Charge your battery as soon as possible so you can
begin using your phone.
Keeping track of yourbattery’s charge is important. If
yourbattery level becomes too low, yourphone
automatically turns off, and you will lose any information
you were just working on. Fora quick check of your
battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator
located in the upper-right cornerof yourphone’s display
screen. If the battery charge is getting too low, the battery
icon ( ) appears and the phone displays a warning
message.
Always use a Sprint-approved or manufacturerapproved desktop charger, travel charger, orvehicle
power adapterto charge your battery.
Using the Phone Charger
1. Plug the phone charger into a wall outlet.
2. Open the micro-USB connector coverlocated on
the upper left side of yourphone.
3. Plug the other end of the phone chargerinto the
micro USB connector.
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A red indicator light means the battery is charging.
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A green indicatorlight means charging is
completed.
With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can
recharge the battery before it becomes completely run
down.
You can also charge yourphone’s battery with a
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USB cable (not included). Simply plug one end of
the USB cable into your phone and the other end
into a free USB port on your desktop orlaptop
computer.
If your battery is completely run down, it cannot be
charged via the USB cable.
Navigating Through the Menus
The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll through
menus quickly and easily. The scroll barat the right of the
menu keeps track of yourposition in the menu at all
times.
To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation
key up ordown. If you are in a first-level menu such as
Settings, you may also navigate to the next orprevious
first-level menu by pressing the navigation key right or
left.
Fora diagram of your phone’s menu, please see “Your
Phone’s Menu” on page ii.
Selecting Menu Items
As you navigate through the menu, menu options are
highlighted. Select any item by highlighting it and
pressing . In list view, select any numbered option by
pressing the corresponding numberon the phone’s
keypad.
Forexample, if you want to display your volume settings:
1. Press to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings by pressing (in List view) orby
highlighting it and pressing .
3. Select Sounds by pressing or by highlighting it
and pressing .
4. Select Volume by pressing or by highlighting it
and pressing .
5. Select Ringer by pressing or by highlighting it
and pressing .
For the purposes of this guide, the above steps
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condense into “Press
Volume > Ringer
Menu > Settings > Sounds >
.”
Backing Up Within a Menu
To go to the previous menu:
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Press .
To return to standby mode:
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Press .
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Displaying Your Phone Number
Correct Incorrect
Internal Antenna
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Press > Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/User ID.
(Your phone numberand other information about
yourphone and account will be displayed.)
You can also display yourphone number by
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Menu > Settings > More... > Contacts >
pressing
My Name Card
using Bluetooth, press
Send Card
.To send yourcontact information
.
Options (right softkey) >
Making and Answering Calls
Holding Your Phone
To maximize performance, do not obstruct the internal
antenna area.
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