Uniden WIN1200 User Manual
WIN1200 Series
Owner’s Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Table of Contents
Welcome ..................................................................3
111 Notice ............................................................3
System Requirements ..........................................4
Manual Conventions.............................................4
Terminology Used in this Manual .........................5
Product Overview ...................................................6
Phone Features....................................................6
Windows Live™ Messenger Interface Features ...6
Parts of the Handset.............................................7
Parts of the Base..................................................8
Using the Handset Interface...................................9
Status Icons..........................................................9
Using Soft Keys..................................................10
Using the Joystick ..............................................10
Entering Text from Your Handset .......................11
Installing the Phone..............................................12
Choosing the Best Location................................12
Installing the Handset Battery.............................13
Installing the Belt Clip .........................................13
Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset14
Connecting the Phone Line ................................15
Registering for and Downloading Windows Live™
Messenger .................................................16
Connecting to Your Computer ............................17
Setting Up the Phone............................................18
Sending Windows Live™ Messenger Alerts to Your
Phone ........................................................19
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting ....................20
Activating Unique ID and Personal Ring ............20
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail ................................ 21
Setting the Date and Time ................................. 22
Activating Name Tagging................................... 22
Activating Insert 0 .............................................. 23
Setting Up Your Contact List and Phonebook... 24
Creating and Editing Contacts on Your Computer25
Viewing Your Contact List on the Phone............ 26
Downloading Contacts to the Phonebook .......... 26
Finding an Entry in the Phonebook .................... 27
Creating Entries in the Phonebook .................... 28
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the
Phonebook ................................................ 29
Deleting Phonebook Entries .............................. 30
Checking the Number of Phonebook Entries and
Speed Dial Assignments ........................... 30
Working with Phonebook Groups ...................... 31
Customizing Your Phone..................................... 32
Selecting a Wall Paper Picture .......................... 32
Turning on the Animation Display ...................... 32
Selecting a Display Color Scheme..................... 33
Selecting a Handset Ring Tone ......................... 33
Activating the Key Touch Tone .......................... 34
Activating Auto Talk ........................................... 35
Activating Any Key Answer ................................ 35
Using Your Phone ................................................ 36
Making a Call from the Windows Live™ Messenger
Contact List ............................................... 37
Making a Call from the Handset Phonebook...... 38
Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial ............. 38
Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a
Call ............................................................ 38
Using Call Waiting ................................................ 39
Changing Your Online Status.............................. 40
Checking Your Voice Mail and Email Messages 40
Using the Call History Lists................................. 41
Making a Call from the Windows Live Messenger
Call History Lists........................................ 41
Clearing the Call History List.............................. 42
Making a Call from the Handset Caller ID and
Redial List.................................................. 42
Deleting Caller ID and Redial Records .............. 42
Using the Calendar............................................... 43
Scheduling a reminder ....................................... 43
Receiving reminders .......................................... 45
Managing reminders .......................................... 45
Finding the Handset ............................................. 46
Adjusting the Ringer Volume............................... 46
Adjusting the Alert Notification Tone Volume ..... 46
Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume .... 47
Adjusting the Audio Tone................................... 47
Adjusting the Display Contrast ........................... 48
Using Hold and Conference ................................ 48
Placing a Call on Hold........................................ 48
Holding a Three-way Conference ...................... 49
Using Special Features ........................................ 50
Muting the Microphone ...................................... 50
Installing the Optional Headset...........................50
Maintenance .......................................................... 51
Specifications .....................................................51
Power Failures ...................................................51
Battery Life .........................................................51
Low Battery Alert ................................................51
Battery Replacement and Handling....................52
Change the Batteries Annually ...........................52
Clean the Battery Contacts.................................52
Troubleshooting.................................................... 53
Resetting the Handset........................................53
Resetting the Base .............................................53
Resetting the Voice Mail Waiting Light ...............54
Changing the Digital Security Code....................54
Traveling Out of Range ......................................54
Common Issues .................................................54
Liquid Damage ...................................................56
Precautions! .......................................................... 57
Important Safety Instructions..............................57
Menu Quick Reference .........................................58
Windows Live™ Messenger Menu Options........58
Phone Setup Options .........................................59
Index ...................................................................... 61
One Year Limited Warranty…………………………. 62
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Uniden's Windows Live™ Messenger phone. The WIN1200 lets you make free PC to PC
calls to other Windows Live™ Messenger users, low-cost Internet calls to regular phone numbers via Windows Live™
web calling*, and regular phone calls through a standard phone line. Sign up for a Windows Live™ Messenger
account and download Windows Live™ Messenger: it's easy to do, the software is free, and there's no activation fee.
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To download Windows Live™ Messenger or get more information about the service, visit
http://get.live.com/messenger/overview
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To get more information about Windows Live™ web call feature, open Window Live Messenger™ and select
Tools Billing Information Phone Calls from the main menu.
*NOTE: The web calling feature is provided by Windows Live™ Messenger and is subject to availability.
Windows Live™ web calling is a paid service provided by a third party. You must activate an account
before you can use this service.
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To get answers to questions about your phone or to check for updates to this manual, visit www.uniden.com.au
for the Australian model or www.uniden.co.nz for the New Zealand model.
111 Notice
Windows Live™ Messenger voice chat feature does not provide 111 service. Your phone must be connected to an
active telephone line to make 111 emergency calls.
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System Requirements
In order to use the Messenger Phone, you must have the following:
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Microsoft® Windows® XP.
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Windows Live Messenger 8.0 software and account.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 SP1 or later (but it does not need to be your default browser).
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Available USB port on your computer.
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An active broadband Internet connection.
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To make and receive PC calls, your computer must be turned on and signed in to Windows Live™ Messenger.
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To make and receive regular calls, your phone must be connected to an active telephone wall jack.
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If your online contacts do not also have a Messenger Phone, they must have at least have MSN Messenger or
Windows Live™ Messenger, and they must have a compatible microphone and speaker (or a multimedia
headset) connected to your computer.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the phone:
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SMALL CAPITALS
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ALL CAPITALS indicates text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages
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ITALIC CAPITALS indicates a port or connection label on the phone base
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lower case bold text indicates a status light on the phone base
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Upper and Lower case bold indicate the title of a soft key (see Using Soft Keys on page 10)
indicates an actual key or button on the phone
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Terminology Used in this Manual
Caller ID (CID)
CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)
Standby
Talk mode
PC Call
Regular Phone Call
Windows Live™ Web Call
NOTE: The web calling feature is
provided by Windows Live™
Messenger and is subject to
availability.
Contact List
Phonebook
Available from your telephone provider, CID shows you the names and
numbers of incoming callers.
Available from your telephone provider, CIDCW shows you incoming
caller information while you're on another call.
The handset is not in use. If it is off the cradle, no dial tone is present.
A telephone line or PC call has been activated on the handset, enabling
a dial tone.
A call made through Windows Live™ Messenger to another user's
computer. In order to make and receive PC calls, your phone must be
connected to your computer through the USB cable, and your computer
must be turned on and signed in to Windows Live™ Messenger.
A call made through your local telephone company to another regular
telephone number. In order to make and receive regular phone calls,
your phone must be connected to an active telephone wall jack through
the RJ-11 telephone cord.
A low-cost call made through Windows Live™ Messenger to a regular
telephone number. Windows Live™ web calling is a paid service
provided by a third party. You must activate an account before you can
use this service. For more information, open Window Live Messenger™
and select Tools Billing Information Phone Calls from the main
menu.
The list instant message IDs and phone numbers stored in Windows
Live™ Messenger on your computer.
The list of names and phone numbers stored in the handset's memory.
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Product Overview
Phone Features
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5.8 GHz digital phone
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Advanced phonebook features
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Store 100 names with four numbers per entry
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Create phonebook groups
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Set personalized ring tones and wallpaper for
people in your phonebook
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Save 10 phonebook entries to speed dial
keys
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Handset speakerphone
* These features reply on the Caller ID service to function. You'll need to subscribe to the Caller ID feature with your
phone company before you can use them. There is usually a fee for this service.
Windows Live™ Messenger Interface Features
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Make and receive PC to PC calls through the
Windows Live™ Messenger voice chat feature
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Hold 3-way conferences with Windows Live™
Messenger, a regular land line, and a handset
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See your Windows Live™ Messenger contacts and
their status directly on the handset
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100-number caller ID* memory with alphabetical
sort
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Name Tagging (POP ID)*
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Unique ID/Personal Ring*
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Calendar with programmable reminders
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24 ringer options (16 ringer tones, 8 melodies)
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Last 20 number redial
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Won't interfere with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
networks
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Download your Windows Live™ Messenger
contact list to your phonebook
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Change your status
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Get notifications of emails, contacts coming
online, and IM requests
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Parts of the Handset
1. Voice Mail Waiting Indicator
2. Volume up key
3 Volume down key
4.
TALK/FLASH
5.
BACK/HOLD
6. */
TONE
key
key
key
7. Handset earpiece
8. Soft Keys
9.
END
key
10. Joystick
11.
SPEAKER
key
12. # key (pound)
13. Handset microphone
14. Handset charging contacts
15. Handset antenna
16. Beltclip hole
17. Speakerphone speaker and
ringer
18. Headset jack cover
19. Handset battery
compartment
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Parts of the Base
1.
FIND HS
key (find handset)
2. usb light
3. charge light
4. phone light
5. Base charging contacts (inside cradle)
6. Power connection (DC IN 9V)
7. AC adaptor channel guide
8 Phone connection (TEL-LINE)
9. USB connection (USB)
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Using the Handset Interface
When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items:
← Status icons
← Date, day of the week, and time
← Wallpaper
← Caller ID summary
← Current soft key functions
Status Icons
The table below lists the icons the handset uses to tell you the status of your phone.
Icon Phone is in... Description
Standby/Talk
Talk
Talk
Standby
Standby
The battery icons shows the battery charge level: full, medium, low,
and empty.
The mute icon appears while the handset microphone is muted.
The speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is in use.
The envelope icons tell you that you have new messages on your
local phone provider's voice mail service, on your computer, or both.
The ringer off icons tells you if ringer is turned off for regular phone
calls, PC calls, or both types of calls.
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Using Soft Keys
Your handset has two soft keys that change function during the
operation of the phone. The text right above the soft key indicates
that key's current function. For example, when the phone is in
standby mode, pressing soft key 1 opens the Windows Live™
Messenger option menu. When the phone is in the Windows
Live™ Messenger menu, pressing soft key 1 makes a selection.
The instructions in this manual will always give the name of the
soft key you need to press. Be sure to look at the screen so you
know which soft key you need.
Using the Joystick
The handset's joystick lets you move the cursor on the display
and easily access the most commonly used features. With the
phone in standby, move the joystick to the left to open the
phonebook. Move the joystick to the right to open the Caller ID
list. Move the joystick down to open the redial list, and up to go to
your voice mail. Try placing your thumb on top of the joystick and
move to the four positions to get the feel of how it moves and
operates.
You will also use the joystick to move the cursor and highlight
different options on the screen; the highlighted option appears in
reversed out text, and the current setting for that option appears
at the bottom of the screen. To select the highlighted option, press
straight down on the center of the joystick (you can also press the
Select soft key).
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Entering Text from Your Handset
You can use the number keypad to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press
the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number
key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third. Here are some hints for entering text.
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Capital letters are displayed first, then lower case letters, then the number on the key.
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If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first letter, then use the joystick to move the cursor to
the next position to enter the second letter.
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If you make a mistake while entering a name, use the joystick to move the cursor to the incorrect character.
Press the Delete soft key to erase the wrong character, then enter the correct character.
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To delete all characters, press and hold the Delete soft key.
The table below shows the available characters; the steps show you how to enter the word Movies as an example.
1. Press 6 once to enter M.
2. Use the joystick to move the
cursor to the right.
3. Press 6 six times to enter o.
4. Press 8 six times to enter v.
5. Press 4 six times to enter i.
6. Press 3 five times to enter e.
7. Press 7 eight times to enter s.
8. Press the center of the joystick
when you're finished.
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Installing the Phone
Choosing the Best Location
When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider:
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Find a place that is close to a standard phone jack, a computer with a USB port, and a power
outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
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The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors,
microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
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Don't place the base in direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures. The battery may not
charge properly.
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For better reception, place the base as high as possible.
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The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception.
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If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to a phone line, be sure that
installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will
disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.
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Installing the Handset Battery
Follow the steps below to install the battery.
1. Remove the cover from the
handset battery compartment.
Press in on the finger indention
and slide the cover downward.
2. Place the battery pack in the
battery compartment with the
green side up and the silver
connectors on the battery facing
the bottom of the handset.
NOTE: Use only the Uniden
BT-0003 rechargeable battery
pack with your phone.
3. Place the battery case cover back on
the handset and slide it upwards until
it clicks into place.
Installing the Belt Clip
Line up the holes on each side of the handset. To attach the belt clip, insert
into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks.
To remove the belt clip, pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs
from the holes.
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all outlet.
Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset
CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, use
only the Uniden AAD-255 AC adaptor.
NOTE: Do not place the power cord where it
creates a trip hazard or where it could become
chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.
1. Connect the AC adaptor to the yellow power connector
(labeled DC IN 9V).
A) Place the AC adaptor behind the adaptor channel
guide and line it up with the yellow power connector.
4. Make sure that the charge Light comes on. If the LED does not come on, make sure the AC adaptor is
plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the charging contacts.
5. Charge your handset at least 15 hours before plugging into the phone line.
NOTE: For optimum battery life, make sure the handset is fully charged before plugging in
the phone line.
B) Push the adaptor into the connector.
C) Turn the adaptor towards the rear of the base so the
adaptor head fits in the AC adaptor channel.
2. Connect the AC adaptor to a standard 240V AC w
3. Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing
forward.
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Connecting the Phone Line
NOTE: You must connect your phone to an active telephone line to make 111 emergency calls.
Once the battery pack is fully charged, use the included telephone cord to
connect the phone jack (labeled TEL LINE) to a standard telephone jack. If
your phone line also has High Speed Internet please ensure you are using
an approved line filter before connecting the telephone cord.
Try making a call. Press
come on and you should hear a dial tone. Dial the number when you hear
the dial tone. If you can't get a dial tone or your test call does not connect,
follow the troubleshooting steps below.
Troubleshooting the Phone Connection
1. Make sure the AC adaptor cord is securely connected to the DC IN
9V jack and a standard power outlet. Place the handset in the base
and make sure the charge light comes on.
2. Make sure the battery is fully charged. (If you don't see the "battery
full" icon, make sure the battery is properly connected).
3. Make sure the telephone is securely connected to the TEL-LINE jack and to an active telephone wall jack.
TALK/FLASH
. The phone light on the base should
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Registering for and Downloading Windows Live™ Messenger
The phone works with Windows Live™ Messenger versions 8.0 and later.
NOTE: If you already have a version of MSN®
Messenger installed, open your Messenger
program and make sure the top of the
window says Windows Live™ Messenger. If
the top of your Messenger window does not
say Windows Live ™ Messenger, follow the
instructions below to install the latest
version.
1. Open a web browser window and go to
2. Click the SIGN IN link at the top right corner of the window. This opens the sign in page.
3. If you already have an active MSN® Messenger account, sign in with your email address and password.
If you do not have an active Windows Live™ or MSN® Messenger account, click SIGN UP NOW and follow
the instructions on the screen to create an account.
4. Follow the links to download the new Windows Live™ Messenger, then follow the instructions on the screen to
install the software.
5. After you have installed Windows Live™ Messenger, click on the START menu and open the program.
6. When the sign-in screen appears, enter the email address and password you used to create your account.
http://get.live.com/messenger/overview
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7. Be sure to select the SIGN ME IN AUTOMATICALLY checkbox at the bottom
of the screen.
8. Click the SIGN IN button at the bottom of the screen to log in to Windows
Live™ Messenger.
While your handset is charging, you might want to spend some time getting familiar with the new Windows Live™
Messenger features. Update your contacts, organize them in groups, and add any phone numbers you want to save to
the phone (see Creating and Editing Contacts on page 25 or click the Help menu at the top of the main window).
Connecting to Your Computer
After your handset battery is fully charged, follow the steps below to
connect your phone to your computer:
1. Turn on your computer and open Windows Live™ Messenger.
NOTE: The messenger phone works with Windows Live™
Messenger versions 8.0 and later. If the top of your
Messenger window does not say Windows Live™
Messenger, see page 16.
2. Use the included USB cable to connect the USB port on the
phone to a USB port on your computer. You should see a popup window in the lower right corner of your screen that says
FOUND NEW HARDWARE. You will not have to install any
software or drivers: these install automatically.
3. From the standby screen, press the PC Call soft key. The usb
light on the base comes on, and the screen displays your
contact list. If you can't see your contact list, follow the
troubleshooting steps below.
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Troubleshooting the USB Connection
1. Make sure the USB cord is securely connected to the USB port and to a standard USB port on your computer.
2. Make sure that you have the latest version of Windows Live™ Messenger (version 8.0 or higher).
3. Try logging in to the Windows Live™ Messenger service on your computer. If you can't log in on your
computer, click on the Help menu at the top of the Windows Live™ Messenger main window.
4. If you can log in to Windows Live™ Messenger, on your computer, unplug the phone's USB cable and plug it
in again
5. If you connected the phone to a USB hub or switch, try connecting it directly to your computer.
Setting Up the Phone
The phone's standard settings work for most customers. And even if you do need to change a setting, you should only
have to change it once.
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To open the phone setup menu, press the center of
the joystick straight down when the phone is in
standby.
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When you're in a menu, move the joystick to highlight
the different options; the highlighted option appears
in reversed out text.
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To select a highlighted option, press straight down on
the center of the joystick or press the Select soft key.
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To go back to the previous menu screen, press
BACK/HOLD
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To exit the menu and return to standby, press
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If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu.
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END
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Sending Windows Live™ Messenger Alerts to Your Phone
You can choose which types of Windows Live™ Messenger alerts you want to receive on your handset.
1. With the phone in standby, press the PC Menu soft key. This opens the Windows Live™ Messenger menu.
2. Select the SET ALERTS menu, then choose from the following alerts:
A) NEW MAIL alerts you when you receive a new email.
B) CONTACT ONLINE alerts you when one of your contacts comes online.
C) IM REQUEST alerts you when you receive an instant message invitation.
D) WL ALERT alerts you when you receive a service or system message.
3. Select the type of notification you want when an alert of this type is received:
A) SILENT ALERT: The handset displays the alert notification screen but does not
sound the alert tone.
B) AUDIBLE ALERT: The handset displays the alert notification screen and sounds
the alert tone.
C) NO ALERT: This type of alert will not be sent to the handset at all.
4. Press the center of the joystick or the Select soft key when you're finished. You will hear a confirmation tone.
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