
User Guide
CDM8975
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CHAPTER 1. BEFORE USING CDM8975
BEFORE USING ................................................................................6
INSIDE THE PACKAGE .................................................................... 6
HANDSET DESCRIPTIONS .............................................................. 7
KEYS DESCRIPTIONS .....................................................................8
DISPLAY INDICATORS ..................................................................10
INSTALL BATTERY ....................................................................... 13
REMOVE BATTERY ...................................................................... 13
CHARGING YOUR BATTERY ..........................................................14
BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION ............................................. 14
CHAPTER 2. BASIC OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION ......................................................................... 16
TURNING THE PHONE ON/OFF ..................................................... 16
ACCESSING THE MENU ................................................................ 16
MENU SUMMARY ....................................................................... 17
MAKING A CALL ......................................................................... 19
ANSWERING CALLS .................................................................... 19
MISSED CALL NOTIFICATION ........................................................ 20
WAIT/PAUSE FEATURE ................................................................ 20
ANSWERING A CALL ................................................................... 21
MAKING AN INTERNATIONAL CALL .............................................. 21
3-WAY CALLING ......................................................................... 21
CALL WAITING FUNCTION ........................................................... 21
CALLING A NUMBER FROM CONTACTS .......................................... 22
ADJUSTING VOLUME ................................................................... 22
ADJUSTING THE CALL VOLUME .................................................... 22
CALLER ID FUNCTION ................................................................. 23
VIBRATE ON/OFF MODE .............................................................. 23
SPEAKERPHONE MODE ..............................................................23
MUSIC PLAYER .......................................................................... 23
AVAILABLE OPTIONS DURING A CALL ...........................................23
MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL .................................................... 24
CHAPTER 3. PUSH TO TALK
PUSH TO TALK ............................................................................... 28
PTT ON/OFF MODE ....................................................................28
PTT CALL TYPES ......................................................................... 28
STORING A PTT NUMBER ............................................................ 28
MAKING A PTT CALL .................................................................. 28
INCOMING PTT CALL ...................................................................30
PTT CON TACTS .......................................................................... 31
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CHAPTER 4. MEMORY FUNCTION
MEMORY FUNCTION ......................................................................38
STORING A PHONE NUMBER ....................................................... 38
ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS ................................. 44
ONE, TWO, THREE-TOUCH DIALING ..............................................46
CHAPTER 5. MENU FUNCTION
CONTACTS .....................................................................................48
NEW CONTACT ........................................................................... 48
NEW PTT CONTACT ..................................................................... 48
CONTACT LIST ............................................................................ 48
PTT CONTACT LIST ......................................................................49
GROUPS .................................................................................... 50
PTT GROUPS .............................................................................. 53
SPEED DIALS ..............................................................................54
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ............................................................. 55
MY NAME CARD ......................................................................... 57
RECENT CALLS............................................................................... 59
RECENT CALLS............................................................................ 59
MISSED ..................................................................................... 59
RECEIVED .................................................................................. 60
DIALED ......................................................................................60
BLOCKED ................................................................................... 61
ALL ........................................................................................... 61
VIEW TIMERS .............................................................................62
SETTINGS ...................................................................................... 63
BLUETOOTH MENU ..................................................................... 63
SOUNDS SETTINGS ..................................................................... 66
DISPLAY SETTINGS ..................................................................... 69
PHONE SETTINGS ....................................................................... 76
CALL SETTINGS .......................................................................... 83
MEMORY ................................................................................... 85
PHONE INFO .............................................................................. 87
SET UP WIZARD.......................................................................... 89
VOICE TOOLS .................................................................................90
VOICE COMMANDS ..................................................................... 90
TOOLS ........................................................................................... 95
CALCULATOR .............................................................................. 95
CALENDAR .................................................................................95
ALARM CLOCK ............................................................................97
STOP WATCH .............................................................................. 99
WORLD CLOCK ........................................................................... 99
NOTEPAD ..................................................................................100
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BEFORE USING CDM8975
CHAPTER 1
BEFORE USING CDM8975
This chapter provides important information about using the
CDM8975 including:
Inside the package
Handset descriptions
Keys descriptions
Display indicators
Install battery
Remove battery
Charging your battery
Battery handling information
MY VERIZON ................................................................................102
MY VERIZON .............................................................................102
CHAPTER 6. MEDIA CENTER
microSD ......................................................................................104
USING THE microSD CARD ..........................................................104
MEDIA CENTER .............................................................................105
MUSIC & TONES.........................................................................105
PICTURE & VIDEO ......................................................................110
GAMES .....................................................................................114
MOBILE WEB ............................................................................115
BROWSE & DOWNLOAD .............................................................116
EXTRAS ....................................................................................117
MEDIA CENTER INFO ..................................................................117
CHAPTER 7. MESSAGING MENU
MESSAGING .................................................................................120
WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES ...............................................120
NEW MESSAGE ..........................................................................120
INBOX ......................................................................................124
SENT ........................................................................................124
DRAFTS ....................................................................................125
VOICEMAIL ...............................................................................126
MOBILE IM ...............................................................................126
EMAIL ......................................................................................127
CHAT ........................................................................................127
ERASE ALL ................................................................................127
SETTINGS .................................................................................128
CHAPTER 8. SAFETY AND WARRANTY
SAFETY ........................................................................................132
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ..........132
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FCC RF EXPOSURE .............................135
SAR INFORMATION ....................................................................135
FCC HEARING-AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) REGULATIONS FOR
WIRELESS DEVICES ....................................................................136
FDA CONSUMER UPDATE ............................................................138
AVOID POTENTIAL HEARING LOSS. ..............................................141
FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ................................................144
WARRANTY ..................................................................................145
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................145
INDEX LIST ...................................................................................147
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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
This package should include all items pic tured below. If any are missing or different, immediately contact
the retailer where you purchased the phone.
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Before Using
HANDSET DESCRIPTIONS
Before Using CDM8975 − Chapter 1
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Before Using
Handset
Wall Charger
User Guide
1. Earpiece
2. Main Display Screen
3. Directional Key
4. Left Soft Key
5. Mobile Email Key
6. SEND Key
7. Voicemail Key
8. International Dial Key
9. Microphone
10. Vibrate Mode Key
11. CLR Key
12. END/PWR Key
13. VZ Navigator Key
14. Right Soft Key
15. Menu/OK Key
16. Front Display Screen
17. Music Key
18. External Speaker
19. Wrist Strap Eyelet
20. Charging / Data Jack
21. PTT Key
22. Volume Keys
23. Camera Lens
24. Headset Jack
25. AVR Key
26. Camera Key
27. Speakerphone Key
28. microSD Card Slot
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26
27
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QRG (Quick Reference Guide)
Battery Cover
Standard Battery
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Before Using
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Before Using
KEYS DESCRIPTIONS
The following list correlates to the previous page’s phone illustration.
1. Earpiece: The earpiece allows you to hear the other caller.
2. Main Display Screen: Displays all the information needed to
operate your phone.
3. [
] Directional Key: The Directional Key allows you to scroll
through phone menu options and
provides a shortcut to phone functions
from standby mode. For more information on personalizing set shortcut keys,
see ”Set Shortcuts” on page 76.
4. [ ] Left Soft Key: Press to display the Message menu or
access the function listed above the key.
5. [ ] Mobile Email Key: A short / Long press Mobile Email key
shall launch Mobile Email application
screen when in idle mode.
6. [ ] SEND Key: Press to make or receive a call. In standby
mode, press to access your All Calls list.
7. [
] Voicemail Key: Press and hold to automatically dial your
voicemail system.
8. [ ] International Dial Key: Press and hold to enter a plus
“+”. A “+” is reserved for
international dialing.
9. Microphone: Allows the other caller to hear you clearly when
you are speaking to them.
10. [
] Vibrate Mode Key: Press and hold to place your device
in Vibrate mode.
11. [ ] CLR Key: When entering a phone number or text, press
to delete a single space or character. Press
and hold to delete entire words. Press this key
once in a menu to go back one level.
12. [ ] END/PWR Key: Press to turn the phone on/off, end a
call or browser session, and/or return
to idle mode.
13. [ ] VZ Navigator Key: A shor t / Long press VZ Navigator
key shall launch VZ Navigator application screen when in idle mode.
14. [
] Right Soft Key: Press to display Contacts or to access the
function listed above the key.
15. [ ] Menu/OK Key: Allows you to access the menu screen. It
also allows you to accept choices when
navigating through a menu.
16. Front Display Screen: This screen displays incoming calls,
messages, signal, battery strength, time,
day and date.
17. [
] Music Key: In idle mode, press to activate the
Music player.
18. External Speaker: PTT, Music, Ringtones, and Sounds are
played through the speaker.
19. Wrist Strap Eyelet: Accessory eyelet (optional straps and
lanyards - purchased separately).
20. Charging / Data Jack: Plug in the Wall Charger or USB Cable
here.
21. [
] PTT Key: Press and hold to talk Push to Talk (PTT) when the
phone is in PTT mode.
22. [
] Volume Keys: Allows you to adjust the master volume in
standby mode or adjust the voice volume
during a call.
23. Camera Lens: The lens of your built-in camera.
24. Headset Jack: Plug in the Headset Connector here to use a
headset.
25. [
] AVR Key: In idle mode, press to activate VoiceSignal™.
26. [ ] Camera Key: Press to access Camera Viewfinder mode.
27. [ ] Speakerphone Key: Press to turn Speakerphone On
or Off.
28. microSD Card Slot: Insert a microSD
TM
memory card here to
increase memory capacity.
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DISPLAY INDICATORS
Icon Icon Descriptions
D Signal Strength: CDMA 95 service available.
EV Signal Strength: EV service is available.
1X Signal Strength: 1X service is available.
EV/1X Signal Strength: EV/1X service is available.
EV/D Signal Strength: EV/Digital service is available.
Airplane Mode: Transmitting and receiving information is restricted.
Roaming: The phone is outside of the home ser vice area.
SSL (Secured Socket Layer): Indicates that secure communication
between client and server has been established during data
communication using encryption.
Voice Privacy: Indicates Voice Privacy mode is active.
Data Call: Data Session is in progress.
Icon Icon Descriptions
Dormant: Phone is in a dormant state during a data call. Phone
reverts to Dormant mode when there hasn’t been activity on a page
for some time — the connection is still ac tive and you can make and
receive calls.
No Service: Phone cannot receive a signal from the system.
TTY: TTY mode is active.
Voice Call: A call is in progress.
* No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode.
GPS Icon: Location Service of your phone is E911/Location On.
Bluetooth: Indicates Bluetooth mode.
Bluetooth Active: Indicates Bluetooth Active mode.
Bluetooth Connected: Indicates a Bluetooth Device is connected.
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Icon Icon Descriptions
Battery Level: Battery charging level — the more blocks, the
stronger the charge.
AVR Active: AVR mode is active.
AVR Listening: Indicates AVR listening.
Alarm Only: Phone will alert you with an alarm tone.
All Sounds Off: Ringer volume is set to off.
Vibrate Only: Phone will vibrate when call is received.
Speakerphone: Speakerphone mode is active.
Missed Calls: Indicates you have missed calls.
Message: Indicates you have new message.
Calendar Appointment: Event Alarm is active.
Icon Icon Descriptions
Voicemail: Indicates you have voicemail messages.
Alarm On: Appears when an alarm is set.
PTT User Online: Appears when PTT User Online.
PTT User Offline: Appears when PTT User O ffline.
PTT Group Online: Appears when PTT Group Online.
PTT Group Offline: Appears when PTT Group Offline.
Recent Calls Icons
Dialed Call Missed Call
Received Call
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New Contacts Icons
Mobile1 Group
Mobile2 Picture
Home Ringtone
Work Fax
E-mail 1 Message Ringer
E-mail 2 Speed Dial
Message Icons
New/Unread Message
Unopened Message
Notification
Opened/Read Message
Opened Download
Picture Message
Message Delivered Corrupt Message
Incomplete Delivery
Pending Sent
Message
Sent Message,
Delivery Failed
Unread MMS
Message Locked Read MMS
Text Message Draft
Unread WAP Push
Message
Picture Message Draft
Read WAP Push
Message
Priority
Multiple Delivered
Messages
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Message Icons
Multiple Failed
Messages
Multiple Pending
Message
Multiple Incomplete
Message
Multiple
Acknowledged SMS/
MMS
INSTALL BATTERY
1. Remove the battery cover from the unit.
2. Slide the battery into the slot located at the
bottom of the unit and press down.
3. Slide the battery cover back onto the unit.
REMOVE BATTERY
1. To remove the battery, push down on the
top of the battery while inserting your
finger into the slot and pulling up from the
back of the battery and slide it out.
2. Align the cover tabs with the slots at the
back of the device and slide the batter y
cover top onto the unit.
If the battery is not correctly placed in the compartment, the handset will not turn on
and/or the battery may detach during use.
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BASIC OPERATION
CHAPTER 2
BASIC OPERATION
This chapter addresses and explains the basic features of your
phone including:
CHARGING YOUR BATTERY
1. To charge the phone, open the Charging/Data
Jack cover on the Left Side of the phone, and
connect the charger adapter. Plug the other
end into a standard outlet.
2. To remove the adapter connection, squeeze
the adapter’s side buttons (1) and pull.
• When you charge the battery with the phone power off, you will see a charging status
screen. You cannot operate the phone until it is powered on.
•
The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Fully charge the batter y
before use.
•
It is more efficient to charge the battery with the handset powered off.
•
Battery operating time gradually decreases over time.
•
If the battery fails to perform normally, you may need to replace the batter y.
BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION
DO’S
•
O nly use the battery and charger approved for use with the CDM8975.
•
O nly use the battery for its original purpose.
•
Try to keep batteries in a temperature between 41 °F (5 °C) and 95 °F (35 °C). If
the battery is stored in temperatures above or below the recommended range,
give it time to warm up or cool down before using.
•
Completely drain the battery before recharging.
•
Store the discharged battery in a cool, dark, and dry place.
•
Purchase a new battery when its operating time gradually decreases after fully
charging.
•
Properly dispose of the battery according to local laws.
DON’TS
•
D on’t attempt to disassemble the battery – it is a sealed unit with no service-
able parts.
•
D on’t accidentally short circuit the battery by carrying it in your pocket or purse
with other metallic objects such as coins, clips and pens. This may critically
damage the battery.
•
D on’t leave the battery in extremely hot or cold temperatures. Otherwise, it could
significantly reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
•
D on’t dispose of the battery by placing into a fire.
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Before Using
Turning the phone on/off
Accessing the menu
Menu summary
Making a call
Answering calls
Missed call notification
Wait/Pause feature
Answering a call
Making an international call
3-way calling
Call waiting function
Calling a number from contacts
Adjusting volume
Adjusting the call volume
Caller ID function
Vibrate on/off mode
Speakerphone mode
Music player
Available options during a call
Making an emergency call
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TURNING THE PHONE ON/OFF
TURNING THE PHONE ON
1. Press and hold the END Key until your display turns on and the
tone sounds.
• If “Enter Lock Code” appears on the display, enter your 4-digit lock code to unlock
your phone.
•
The default lock code is the last 4 digits of your Mobile Telephone Number.
TURNING THE PHONE OFF
1. Press and hold the END Key until your display turns off.
• Immediately change or recharge the battery when “BATTERY LOW” appears on the
display. Memory may possibly be damaged if the phone turns off due to the battery
completely draining.
• Turn the phone off before removing or replacing the battery. If the phone is on,
unsaved data may be lost.
ACCESSING THE MENU
Your phone can be customized via the menu. Each function can be accessed by
scrolling with the Directional Key
or by pressing the number that
corresponds with the menu item.
1. To access the menu in idle mode, press the OK Key [MENU].
2. To scroll through the menu, press the D irectional Key up, down,
left or right.
3. To return to the previous page, press the CLR Key . To exit the
current menu and return to the idle mode, press the END Key .
4. In idle mode, press the Left Soft Key
[Message] to open the
Messaging menu. Or, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts] to open
your Contacts list.
All directions in this manual are based on the Tab Main Menu Setting, and Classic
Display Theme. If you have changed either of these settings, the directions may vary.
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MENU SUMMARY
Main Menu 2ND DEPTH 3RD DEPTH
MEDIA CENTER 1. Music & Tones
2. Picture & Video
3. Games
4. Mobile Web
5. Browse & Download
6. Extras
1. V CAST Music I Rhapsody
2. Get New Ringtones
3. My Ringtones
4. My Music
5. My Sounds
6. Sync Music
1. V CAST Videos
2. Get New Pictures
3. My Pictures
4. My Videos
5. Take Picture
6. Record Video
7. Online Album
1. Get New Applications
1. Get New Applications
Mobile E-mail
VZ Navigator
1. Get New Applications
Main Menu 2ND DEPTH 3RD DEPTH
MESSAGING 1. New Message
2. Inbox
3. Sent
4. Drafts
5. Voicemail
6. Mobile IM
7. Email
8. Chat
1. TXT Message
2. Picture Message
3. Video Message
4. Voice Message
1. Get New Applications
Mobile IM
Mobile Email
Mobile Web Mail
CONTACTS 1. New Contact
2. New PTT Contact
3. Contact List
4. PTT Contact List
5. Groups
6. PTT Groups
7. Speed Dials
8. In Case of Emergency
9. My Name Card
(“New PTT Contact”, “PTT
Contact List”, “PTT Groups”
menu appears only when
the “PTT Mode” is set “On”)
Basic Operation − Chapter 2
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