Sanyo PLS-200 User Manual

PLS-200 User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

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

1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2A. Your Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adjusting Volume During a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Missed Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Finding a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Plus Code Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Dialing From the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Selecting a Tone Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting a Start-up/Power-off Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Voice Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Up Key Press Echo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Silence All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Display Screen Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Display for Incoming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Display for Area Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Display for Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Font Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Return to Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TTY Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Auto Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting the Current Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting the Open/Close Flip Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Any Key Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting the Side Key Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Headset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Message Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Editing Preset Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting a Callback Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Your Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Your Phone’s Lock Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Lock Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Erasing the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2E. Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2F. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2G. Using the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Displaying the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Finding Contacts List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contacts List Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Erasing a Contacts Entry From the List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Assigning a Color to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Selecting a Ringer for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Dialing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2H. Personal Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Managing the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Displaying Your Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adding an Event to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Event Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Event Alert Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the Call Alarm Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adding a Call Alarm to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Call Alarm Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Call Alarm Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Editing an Event or Call Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Viewing a Future or Past Day’s Scheduled Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Erasing an Event or Call Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adding To Do List Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Viewing the To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Editing To Do List Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Adding a To Do List Item to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Deleting Items From the To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Viewing Memory in Your Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Purging All Events, Call Alarms, or To Do List Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Personal Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Finding Icon Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Displaying the Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Displaying Advanced Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the Stop Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Making a Call Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Programming Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Reviewing Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Erasing All Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Recording Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Reviewing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Erasing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting Up Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Activating Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Selecting an Announcement for Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Recording Your Name for a Pre-Recorded Announcement . . . . . . . .

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Recording a Customized Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Reviewing an Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

108

Erasing an Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

108

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3A. Service Features:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Voicemail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Voicemail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Clearing the Message Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Displaying Your Voicemail Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Voicemail Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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New Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Displaying Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Changing the Display Font Size of a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Prepending a Phone Number From a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Message Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4A. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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User’s Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Welcome

Thank you for choosing our wireless phone.

This guide will familiarize you with your new wireless phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. If you have already reviewed the Start Here to Activate guide that was packaged with your new phone, then you’re ready to explore the advanced features outlined in this guide.

If you have not read your Start Here to Activate guide, go to Section One – Getting Started. This section provides all the

information you need to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and much more. It also contains information on how to contact your provider if you have any questions about your service, wish to check your account balance, or want to purchase additional products or services.

Welcome and thank you for choosing a Sanyo wireless phone.

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Introduction

This User’s Guide introduces you to wireless service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Your Phone

Section 3: Service Features

Section 4: Safety Guidelines

Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new 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 click on the page number to go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you’ll be ready to use your phone in no time.

Note: You can view this guide online or print it to keep it on hand. If you’re viewing it online, simply click on a topic in the Table of Contents or Index or on any page reference. The PDF will automatically display the appropriate page.

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Section 1

Getting Started

Section 1A

Setting Up Service

In This Section

Getting Started

Setting Up Your Voicemail

Getting Help

Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy.

This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up your phone, unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and contact your service provider for assistance with your service.

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Getting Started

UnlockingYour Phone

To unlock your phone,follow these easy steps:

1.Press to turn the phone on.

2.Press Unlock (left softkey).

Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action available.

3.Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes, the code is not visible as you type.)

Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your phone number or try 0000. If neither of these work, call your service provider.

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Setting UpYour Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your wireless phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

To set up your voicemail:

1.Press and hold.

2.Follow the system prompts to:

Create your passcode

Record your greeting

Record your name announcement

Choose whether or not 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 your passcode)

Note: If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, it is recommended that you enable your voicemail pass code.

For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using Voicemail” on page 111.

Voicemail Password

You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 111 for more information on your voicemail password.

For more information, contact your service provider.

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Getting Help

Visit Our Website

You can get up-to-date information on your wireless phone by signing onto our Website at www.sanyowireless.com.

When you visit us online, you can

Purchase accessories

Check out frequently asked questions

And more

Reaching Customer Service

To reach customer service, call your service provider.

Directory Assistance

You have access to a variety of services and information through Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; and hotel, restaurant, shopping, and major local event information. There may be a per-call charge and you may be billed for airtime.

To call Directory Assistance:

Press.

Operator Services

Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.

To access Operator Services:

Press.

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Section 2

Your Phone

Section 2A

Your Phone: The Basics

In This Section

Front View of Your Phone

Viewing the Display Screen

Features of Your Wireless Phone

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

Displaying Your Phone Number

Making and Answering Calls

Entering Text

Your phone 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 your new phone.

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Sanyo PLS-200 User Manual

Front View ofYour Phone

1. Earpiece

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. LCD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Softkey (left)

 

 

 

 

 

 

15. Softkey (right)

4. Navigation Key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. MENU/OK

 

 

 

 

 

 

14. BACK Key

6. SMS Key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. TALK Key

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. END/POWER Key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12. SPEAKER Key

8. Microphone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11. Keypad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Accessories Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Standard Charger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18. Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19. Headset

 

 

16. Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20. Side Up/Down

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key

17. LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Key Features

1.Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller’s voice.

2.LCD (display): Displays the phone’s main menu,features,modes,etc.

3.Softkey (left): Lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom left line on the LCD.

4.Navigation Key: Lets you navigate quickly and easily through the menu options. You can access the menu shortcuts by pressing Right: Contacts and Left: Shortcut.

5.MENU/OK: Lets you access the phone’s menus and select menu options.

6.SMS Key: Lets you access the Messaging menu.

7.TALK Key: Lets you place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, or use Three-Way Calling.

8.Microphone: To speak into or record your voice.

9.Accessories Connector: Connects accessories such as a travel charger (included).

10.Standard Charger Jack: Connects a standard, barrel-type AC adapter charger (not included).

11.Keypad: Lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, and navigate within menus. Press and hold keys 2-9 for speed dialing.

12.SPEAKER Key: Lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode.

13.END/POWER Key: Lets you turn the phone on/off, end a call, or return to standby mode.

14.BACK Key: Lets you display the previous page or clear characters from the screen.

15.Softkey (right): Lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom right line on the LCD.

16.Speaker: Lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. You can

mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by pressing, , or the Side Up/Down key.

17.LED Indicator: Shows your phone’s connection status at a glance.

18.Antenna: Fully extend the antenna for the best reception.

19.Headset Jack: Allows you to attach an optional phone headset for hands-free phone use. (For Monaural Headset Only.)

20.Side Up/Down Key: Lets you adjust the receiver volume during a call or ringer volume in standby mode. Press and hold to make a voice dial or redial with the flip closed. (Only available when the Side Key Guard setting is off. See page 54 for Side Key Guard.)

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Viewing the Display Screen

Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:

shows your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.

means your phone cannot find a signal.

indicates a call is on hold.

tells you a call is in progress.

indicates you are “roaming” off the network provided to you.

indicates you have new voicemail messages. Press and hold to call your voicemail box.

indicates you have new text messages.

indicates you have voicemail messages and text messages.

shows the level of your battery charge. The more black you see, the more power you have left.

shows your battery is charging.

indicates you have menus to scroll (in four directions). indicates the vibrate feature is set.

indicates volume level 4 or 1 and vibrate feature are set. indicates 1 beep feature is set.

indicates the voice call ringer setting is off.

indicates all the sound settings are off.

indicates the Location Service of your phone is enabled.

indicates the Location Service of your phone is disabled.

indicates you have a new caller’s message.

indicates the Screen Call Auto setting is on.

indicates your phone is in TTY mode.

indicates the speakerphone mode is set to on.

Note: Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you know when you’re off the network provided to you and whether you’re operating in digital or analog mode. (For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 64.)

Tip: You can access display screen icon descriptions in your phone’s menu. Press , select Settings, select Phone Info, and select Help. To display an icon’s description, highlight it and press .

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Features ofYour Phone

Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and options. The following list previews some of those features and options and provides page numbers where you can find out more:

Dual-band/tri-mode capability allows you to make and receive calls while on the network provided to you and to roam on other analog and 800 and 1900 MHz digital networks where roaming agreements have been implemented (page 64).

The built-in organizer lets you schedule alerts to remind you of important events (page 86).

Speed Dial lets you call a phone number stored in your Contacts directory using one touch dialing (page 29).

The Contacts directory (page 77) can store up to 500 numbers and 300 email and Web addresses in 300 entries (entries can store up to seven numbers each).

SMS Text Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the network provided to you (page 118).

The Flip options allow you to answer an incoming call by opening the flip or end a call by closing the flip (page 53).

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TurningYour Phone On and Off

TurningYour Phone On

To turn your phone on:

Press.

Once your phone is on, it displays “Looking for service...” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.

If your phone 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, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned on).

Tip: The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal.

TurningYour Phone Off

To turn your phone off:

Press and hold until you see the powering down animation on the display screen.

Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).

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UsingYour Phone’s Battery and Charger

Battery Capacity

Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained.

The battery provides up to 3.25 hours of continuous digital talk time (up to 1.75 hours in analog).

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the low battery icon appears. When there are approximately five minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.

Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, and vibrate mode affect the battery’s talk and standby times.

Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power.

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Installing the Battery

To install the LiIon battery:

1.Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down until you hear the battery snap into the place.

2.Place the battery cover into the position as indicated in the diagram, then slide it until you hear it snap into the place.

Removing the Battery

To remove your battery:

1.Make sure the power is off. Press the battery release latch, then slide the battery cover and remove it.

2.Use your thumbnail to lift and then remove the battery as indicated in the diagram.

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Charging the Battery

Your phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.

Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose all the information you were just working on. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your phone’s display screen. If the battery charge is getting too low, the low battery icon ( ) appears and the phone sounds a warning tone.

Always use an approved travel charger or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.

Using theTravel Charger

To use the travel charger provided with your phone:

1.Plug the travel charger into a wall outlet.

2.Plug the other end of the travel charger into the accessories connector at the bottom of your phone (with the battery installed).

Charging when your phone is turned on:

The battery icon appears on the display while charging. The battery icon turns to when charging is completed.

Charging when your phone is turned off:

The battery icon appears, and the message “BATTERY CHARGING--Power Off--” is shown on the display while charging. When the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes until the message is shown on the display. The battery icon turns to , and the message changes to “CHARGING COMPLETE--Power Off--” when charging is completed.

It takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery. With the approved LiIon battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down.

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DisplayingYour Phone Number

Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you.

To display your phone number:

1.Press to access the main menu.

2.Select Contacts and press.

3.Select My Phone# and press.

Note: To access the phone’s main menu, pressfrom standby mode. Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation key and pressing , or you can press the number corresponding to the menu item on your keypad.

Tip: You can also display your phone number from the Phone Info menu. Press, select Settings, select Phone Info, and select Phone#.

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Making and Answering Calls

Making Calls

Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from any land line phone. Just enter the number and pressand you’re on your way to clear calls.

To place a call using your keypad:

1.Make sure your phone is on.

2.Enter a phone number. (If you make a mistake while dialing, pressto erase one digit at a time. Press and holdto erase the entire number.)

3.Pressor. (To place a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, see “Controlling Roaming Charges Using

Call Guard” on page 68.)

4.When you’re finished, pressto end the call.

Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, pressortwice.

Tip: When making calls off the network provided to you, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).

You can also place calls from your phone by using Speed Dial (page 29) and using your Call History listings (page 75).

Important: To maximize performance when using your phone, extend the antenna before a call and do not touch the antenna during a call.

Correct

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To place a call with the flip closed:

1.Make sure your phone is on.

2.Press and hold on the left side of the phone.

3.Follow the system prompts. (The call will be made in speakerphone mode, unless you have a headset attached to the phone.)

Redial to redial the last number you called.

Voice Dial to use the Voice Dial function (see “Using Voice-Activated Dialing” on page 100).

Tip: This function is available only when the Side Key Guard setting is off. See page 54 for the Side Key Guard.

Note: To use a Voice Dial, you must have stored Voice Dial entries (see “Programming Voice Dial Tags” on page 101).

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Dialing Options

Dialing options are displayed when you press Options (right softkey) after entering numbers in the phone’s standby mode. To select an option, highlight it and press.

Abbrev. Dial to dial the phone number in your Contacts list that ends with the digits you entered. (See “Using Abbreviated Dialing” on page 29.)

Call to dial the phone number.

Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number in speakerphone mode.

Send Text to send a text message (mobile numbers only). (See “Sending a Text Message” on page 120.)

Save Phone# to save the phone number in your Contacts list. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 26.)

Find to display Contacts list entries that end with the digits you entered. (See “Finding a Phone Number” on page 27.)

H Hard Pause to insert a hard pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 27.)

T 2-Sec. Pause to insert a 2-second pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 27.)

Hyphen to insert a hyphen. (Hyphens are generally for visual appeal only; they are not necessary when entering numbers.)

Tip: To speed dial a phone number, press and hold the appropriate speed dial key (locations 2-9). See “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers” on page 82.

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Answering Calls

To answer an incoming call with the flip open:

1.Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.)

2.Press or to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by

opening the phone or by pressing any number key. See “Setting Any Key Answer” on page 54 for more information.)

Tip: Press Ignore (left softkey) when you do not want to answer the call.

To answer an incoming call with the flip closed:

Open the phone to use the earpiece.

Note: If the setting for Open Flip is set to “No Action,” opening the phone will not answer the call. (See “Setting the Open/Close Flip Option” on page 53.)

Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:

The phone rings and/or vibrates.

The LED flashes.

The backlight illuminates.

The screen displays an incoming call message.

If available, the phone number of the caller is displayed.

If the phone number is in your Contacts list, the contact’s name is displayed.

The following options are also displayed by pressing Options (right softkey). To select an option, highlight it and press.

Call Guard to answer the call when you are in roaming mode. See page 68 for setting Call Guard.

Answer to answer the call.

Answer:Speaker to answer the call in speakerphone mode.

Answer on Hold to put the call on hold. (See “Setting Answer on Hold” on page 21.)

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Screen Call to answer the call by using a pre-recorded announcement. (Appears when you are in a network service area or digital roaming area. See page 106 for the setting.)

Quiet Ringer to mute the ringer. (Appears when the ringer is set.)

Tip: Your phone offers additional ways to answer calls. (See page 52 for Auto Answer and page 54 for Any Key Answer.)

Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled

Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the network provided to you. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming.

To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled:

1.Press or .

2.Pressto proceed while the pop-up message is displayed.

Note: When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail.

Setting Answer on Hold

This feature allows you to hold an incoming call when you cannot answer immediately.

To set Answer on Hold:

1.When you receive an incoming call, press Options (right softkey).

2.Highlight Answer on Hold and press. (The caller hears a message to wait for you to answer. will display on the screen while the call is on hold.)

To resume the call:

Press Answer (left softkey) or .

– or –

Press Options (right softkey), highlight Answer or

Answer:Speaker and press.

Note: Answer on Hold is not available in analog areas.

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