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Section 2F: Managing Call History

Erase History

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Summary of Contents for 8912

Page 1: ...Audiovox8912 ...

Page 2: ...ne 13 Turning Your Phone On and Off 14 Using Your Phone s Battery 14 Displaying Your Phone Number 17 Making and Answering Calls 17 Making Calls 17 Answering Calls 18 Missed Call Notification 19 Changing the Ringer Volume 19 Speaker Mode 19 Voice Dial 19 Key Guard 19 Muting a Call 20 Silent 20 Send My Phone Number 20 Calling Emergency Numbers 20 Dialing Options 20 In Call Options 21 End of Call Opt...

Page 3: ...6 Entering Numbers Symbols and Emoticon 27 2B ControllingYour Phone s Settings 29 Sound Settings 30 Volume 30 Ringers 33 Alerts 34 Roam Ringer 36 Tone Length 36 Display Settings 37 Menu Style 37 Graphics 37 Sub LCD 39 Greeting 39 Backlight 40 Contrast 40 Games Tools 41 Backlight 41 Volume 41 Message Alert 41 Location Settings 42 Messaging 43 Notification 43 Callback Number 43 Pre Set Messages 43 S...

Page 4: ...r Phone Book 58 Erasing Your Downloads 58 Resetting Your Picture Account 58 Resetting Your Phone 59 Enabling Web 59 Web Guard 60 Updating Your Web Profile 60 2D ControllingYour Roaming Experience 61 Understanding Roaming 62 Setting Your Phone s Roam Mode 64 Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard 65 2E NavigatingThrough Menus 67 Menu Navigation 68 Menu Structure 68 Viewing the Menus 69 2F Man...

Page 5: ... Phone Book Entries 83 Dialing Services 84 Customer Service 84 Directory Assistance 84 2H Personal Organizer 85 Schedule 86 Memo Pad 87 Alarm 89 Calculator 90 World Clock 91 Stopwatch 92 2I Using Your Phone s Voice Services 93 Voice Recognition Mode 94 Voice Memo 94 Voice Dial 96 Train Words 98 Shutter Sound 100 2J Using Your Phone s Built in Camera 101 Taking Pictures 102 My Pictures 105 Online A...

Page 6: ...ller ID 123 Responding to Call Waiting 123 Making a Three Way Call 123 Using Call Forwarding 124 3B Data Service 125 Getting Started With Data Service 126 Your User Name 126 Launching a Data Service Connection 127 Web Guard 127 Browsing the Web 128 Accessing Messaging 131 Message Types 131 Accessing Mail 131 Accessing Email Providers 131 Accessing Instant Messaging 132 Accessing Wireless Chatrooms...

Page 7: ...Guidelinesand WarrantyInformation 151 4A Safety 153 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception 154 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 155 Caring for the Battery 157 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice 158 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 160 Owner s Record 175 User s Guide Proprietary Notice 175 4B Manufacturer s Warranty 177 Manufacturer s Warranty 178 Index 180 ...

Page 8: ... Throughout the 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 help you locate specific information quickly 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 turn to that page Follow the instructions ...

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Page 10: ...Getting Started Section 1 ...

Page 11: ...Voicemail Getting Help Settingupserviceonyournewphoneisquickandeasy This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up your phone unlock your phone set up your voicemail establish passwords and contact your service provider for assistance Section 1A Setting Up Service 3 ...

Page 12: ...d 2 When lock icon appears on the display press Unlock then enter your 4 digit password to unlock your phone Tip Ifyoucan trecallyourlockcode tryusingthelastfourdigitsofeitheryour SocialSecuritynumberorPhoneNumberortry0000 Ifnoneofthesework call yourserviceprovider Activating YourPhone To activate your phone please contact your service provider ...

Page 13: ...ect Call or Press or press and hold 5 Follow the system prompts to create your pass code record your greeting record your name announcement then choose whether to activate One Touch Message Access a feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding bypassing the need for you to enter your pass code Note ThevoicemailsetupprocessmayvaryincertainAffiliateareas Tip ToactivateOne Tou...

Page 14: ...l business and government listings assistance with local or long distance calls movie listings hotel restaurant shopping and major local event information There may be a per call charge and you will be billed for airtime OperatorServices Operator Services can provide assistance in placing collect calls or calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party Press Note OperatorServicesmayn...

Page 15: ...UnderstandingYour Phone Section 2 ...

Page 16: ...Using Your Phone s Battery Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Yourphoneispackedwithfeaturesthatsimplifyyourlifeandexpandyour abilitytostayconnectedtothepeopleandinformationthatareimportantto you This section will guide you through the basic functions and calling features of your phone Section 2A Your Phone The Basics 9 ...

Page 17: ... The Basics 10 11 SideCamera Key 12 HeadsetJack 10 VolumeKeys 15 ExternalDisplay 14 CameraFlash 13 CameraLens 16 StatusLED 1 SoftkeyButtons 3 Talk 2 Navigation Key 4 Back 6 End Power 9 Earpiece 5 Keyguard Mode 7 OKButtonand CameraMenu 8 MainDisplay ...

Page 18: ...eyguardmode 6 End Power Presstoturnthephoneonoroff toterminateacall ortoreturntostandbymode 7 OKButtonandCameraMenu Letsyouselecthighlightedmenu itemsandconfirmactions ShortPress PicturesMenu LongPress CameraModeLaunch 8 MainDisplay Displaysthephone smainmenu features modes etc 9 Earpiece Letsyouhearthecaller svoice 10 VolumeKey Presstoadjustthevolumeduringacall orturnoffthe ringerwhileringing Pre...

Page 19: ...es that the phone is in Auto Answer mode Indicates that the phone s microphone is muted the caller cannot hear you or any sound from your side though you can still hear his or her voice Indicates the Location Service of your phone is enabled Indicates the Location Service of your phone is disabled Indicates data service access is active Indicates your phone is receiving data Indicates your phone i...

Page 20: ...implemented page 64 Built in camera allows you to take a picture You can also send pictures to your friends and family use a photo sharing site for storage upload pictures to a personal Website or send images to a site for printing pages 101 Data service provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode page 125 The built in organizer lets you schedule alerts to remind you of important even...

Page 21: ...pressing any key when your phone is turned on Tip ThePowerSavefeaturehelpstoconserveyourbatterypowerwhenyou areinanareawherethereisnosignal Turning YourPhoneOff To turn your phone off press and hold for two seconds 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 Using Your Phone s Battery BatteryCapaci...

Page 22: ...i Ion battery Insert the battery according to the illustration below 1 Place the battery on the back of the handset and slide into place then 2 push the battery down until it locks into place RemovingtheBattery To remove your battery follow these easy steps 1 Make sure the power is off so that you don t lose any stored numbers or messages 2 Remove the battery according to the illustration below 1 ...

Page 23: ...one sounds a warning tone Always use an approved desktop charger travel charger or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery Warning Usingthewrongbatterychargercouldcausedamagetoyourphone andvoidthewarranty Usingthe ACCharger To use the AC Charger provided with your phone Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the charger jack on the bottom of the phone and the other end into an electrical o...

Page 24: ...alls including Speed Dialing page 82 and using Call History page 73 To make a call using your keypad 1 Make sure your phone is on 2 Enter a phone number If you make a mistake while dialing press to erase one digit at a time Press and hold to erase the entire number 3 Press 4 When you re finished press Tip Toredialthroughyourcallhistory press twice Youmayalsonavigate tooutgoingcall incomingcall mis...

Page 25: ...llowing ways The phone rings 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 internal Phone Book the Phone Book entry s name is displayed Note ToansweraroamingcallwithCallGuardactivated pleasesee CallGuard onpage65 Note Ifyourphoneisoff incomingcallsautomatical...

Page 26: ...your phone Note Toadjustearpiecevolumeduringacall presstheNavigationKeyupor down Speaker Mode Activates the speakerphone when you are on a call The phone returns to normal speakerphone off after ending or call or when the phone is turned off and back on To activate speakerphone during a call press Menu or press Spkr Voice Dial Voice Dial allows you to call a person by simply saying their name Toac...

Page 27: ... To select SendMyPhone during a call press Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 dial then press even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted Dialing Options Dialing options are displayed when you enter numbers in the phone s standby mode To initiate an action press Options then choose from one of the following options Save to store the phone number in your phone book ...

Page 28: ...e automatically transmitted to a pager PhoneInfo to display your handset information PhoneBookto display the first level of the phonebook menu CallHistoryto display the outgoing calls incoming calls and missed calls list Messaging to display the first level of the messaging menu Schedule to access the Schedule menu End of Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number ...

Page 29: ...ng as indicated by the icon then press OK Navigation Key or Numeric Key 5 Enter a name then press To change the input mode press Abc See Selecting a Character Input Mode on page 25 6 Use the Navigation Key to scroll through more options for the entry Mobile Home Office Pager Fax Email Group Ringer Graphic Memo SetSecret 7 To store the entry press Save Phone Book entry saved will be displayed Findi...

Page 30: ...usesinaphonenumberandcombinetimedand hardpauses To dial or save phone numbers with pauses 1 Enter the phone number then press Options 2 Select either HardPause or TimedPause then press Hard Pauses are displayed as a P and Timed pauses as a T 3 Enter additional numbers 4 To dial the number press To save the number in the Phone Book press Options then select Save When you make a call to a phone numb...

Page 31: ...hat the number has been dialed when it shows Connecting To use Two TouchDialing for Speed Dial locations 10 20 1 Press the first digit 2 Press and hold the second digit for approximately two seconds The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows Connecting Note SpeeddialingisnotavailablewhenyouareroamingwithCallGuard enabled Tip isusedforOne Touchvoicemaildialfeature To learn h...

Page 32: ...6 T9Word to enter characters using T9 Text Input see page 26 NUM to enter numbers see page 27 Symbols to enter symbols see page 27 To change the character input mode when writing a message 1 When you display a screen where you can enter text press Options 2 Select a character input mode Abc to enter characters by tapping the keypad see page 26 T9Word to enter characters using T9 Text Input see pag...

Page 33: ...ay as an option when you are using T9 Text Input you can add it to the database To add a word to theT9Text Input database 1 Select the Abc character input mode See Selecting a Character Input Mode on page 25 2 Enter the word using multi tap text entry See Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad on page 26 The word will appear as an option the next time you scroll through options during T9 Text I...

Page 34: ...Symbols and Emoticon To enter numbers select the NUM mode then press the appropriate key See Selecting a Character Input Mode on page 23 To enter symbols select the Symbols mode See Selecting a Character Input Mode on page 25 To enter a symbol press the appropriate key indicated on the display To enter emoticons select the Emoticon mode See Selecting a Character Input Mode on page 25 To enter a em...

Page 35: ...Section 2A Your Phone The Basics 28 ...

Page 36: ...s Phone Information Usingthemenuoptionsavailableonyourphone youcancustomizeyour phonetosound look andoperatejustthewayyouwantitto This section describes how you can change your phone s settings to best suit your needs Take a few moments to review these options and to adjust or add settings that are right for you Section 2B Controlling Your Phone s Settings 29 ...

Page 37: ...just the ringer volume 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select Volume 5 Select Ringer 6 Adjust the ringer volume with the Navigation Key or use the volume keys on the left side of the phone SilenceAll Press MIN RingerOff VibrateOn Level1 Level5 High Vibrate Press MAX 7 To save press VoiceCall To adjust the earpiece volume 1 To access the main menu press Menu...

Page 38: ... the message alert volume 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select Volume 5 Select Messaging 6 Adjust the message alert volume with the Navigation Key RingerOff Press MIN VibrateOn 1 Beep Level1 Level5 Press MAX 7 To save press Speaker To adjust the speaker volume 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select Volume 5 Select ...

Page 39: ...owerOff To adjust the power off volume 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select Volume 5 Select PowerOff 6 Adjust the speaker volume with the Navigation Key Off Press MIN Level1 Level5 Press MAX 7 To save press Tip SilenceAll Tomutealltonesonyourphone RingerOff Tosetthetonestooff VibrateOn Toswitchtheringertothevibratingalert Level1 Level5 Tosetthevolumelevel...

Page 40: ... Select Ringers 5 Select VoiceCall 6 Select WithCallerID or NoCallerID then press OK 7 Select your desired ringer type then press to save it RingTones Select traditional ring tones MusicBells Select melodies Downloads Select downloaded ring tones SelectingRinger TypesforMessaging 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select Ringers 5 Select Messaging 6 Select you...

Page 41: ...ds an alert when leaving a your network service area then entering a roaming service area 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select Alerts 5 Select Service 6 Select Onor Off with the Navigation Key 7 To save press OK Minute Sounds an alert every minute of a phone call 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select Alerts 5 Sele...

Page 42: ...ntering an area where calls cannot be made due to weak signal strength The alert sounds in standby mode 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select Alerts 5 Select Fade 6 Select Onor Off with the Navigation Key 7 To save press OK LowSignal Sounds an alert when you encounter low signal strength during a call 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings ...

Page 43: ...nctive with the Navigation Key Normal Sounds the same ringer type as used in Home area Distinctive Sounds a different ringer type 6 To save press OK Tone Length To adjust the tone length 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select ToneLength 5 Select Normal or Long with the Navigation Key 6 To save press OK Section 2B Controlling Your Phone s Settings 36 ...

Page 44: ...nstandbymode ScreenSaver 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Display 4 Select Graphics 5 Select ScreenSaver 6 Select a display from the Graphic list with the Navigation Key Defaults Standard LCD display image Downloads Downloaded LCD display image InCamera Pictures stored in the In Camera folder SavedtoPhone Pictures stored in the Saved to Phone folder Standby Pictures ...

Page 45: ... PowerOff 6 Select a display from the Graphic list with the Navigation Key PowerOff Standard LCD display image Downloads Downloaded LCD display image SavedtoPhone Pictures stored in the Saved to Phone folder 7 To save your new setting press OK IncomingCall 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Display 4 Select Graphics 5 Select IncomingCall 6 Select a display from the Gra...

Page 46: ...en during standby mode or you may choose to display the greeting clock instead To display or change your custom greeting 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Display 4 Select Greeting 5 Select Setting Font Bg Background or Message with the Navigation Key Setting Off or On Font White Blue Darkblue Magenta Gray Black Bg Background Transparent White Blue Yellow Gray Black M...

Page 47: ...4 Select Backlight 5 Select LCD or Keypad with the Navigation Key LCD 8Secs 15Secs 30Secs FlipOpen Keypad 8Secs 15Secs 30Secs FlipOpen AlwaysOff 6 To save your backlight setting press OK Contrast To adjust the display s contrast 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Display 4 Select Contrast 5 Select MainLCD or SubLCD with the Navigation Key MainLCD Level1 Level5 SubLCD L...

Page 48: ...tions 8Secs 15Secs 30Secs FlipOpen 6 To save press OK Volume Controls the volume during a game 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Games Tools 4 Select Volume 5 Select one of the following options Off Press MIN Level1 Level5 Press MAX 6 To save press MessageAlert Sounds an alert for an incoming message while you are playing a game 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 ...

Page 49: ...yourexpressedpermission To enable your phone s Location feature 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Location 4 Read the message then press 5 Select On or Off with the Navigation Key Off Your location will be hidden from the network and all applications except 911 On Your location is now available to the network 6 To save your setting press OK When the Location feature i...

Page 50: ... recipient can call back or reply 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Messaging 4 Select CallbackNumber 5 Select None MyPhoneNumber or Other with the Navigation Key 6 To save your new setting press OK Pre Set Messages Your phone can store pre set canned messages for use with text messaging and picture messaging You can edit your phone s default canned messages through t...

Page 51: ...the end of a message 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Messaging 4 Select Signature 5 To input your Signature put the cursor on EditSignature then enter the Signature Edit window by using the right or left Navigation Keys 6 To activate the Signature function put the cursor on Insert Signature then select Onby using the right or left Navigation Keys To deactivate the S...

Page 52: ...enwilldisplay Phone Off andtheAirplanemodescreenappears Note IfyoutrytoplaceacallwhileinAirplaneMode thefollowingmessagewill appear DialingacallwillturnthePhoneOn AirplaneModeOff Doyou wishtocontinue Press Call toturnAirplaneModeoffandplace thecall press No tocancel Other Settings CallAnswer To set the actions required to answer an incoming call 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settin...

Page 53: ...ng press OK Auto Redial Automatically redial a number up to 5 times after a set time interval This feature is available where the signal is weak or where other factors prevent a call from being completed 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Others 4 Select AutoRedial 5 Select a RedialTime option Off 3Secs 5Secs 7Secs 10Secs The Repeat Category will appear when a time fra...

Page 54: ...with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone s headset jack If this cable was not provided with your TTY device contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable When establishing your network service please call Customer Care via the state T...

Page 55: ...u can program your phone to automatically enter Voice Recognition VR mode any time you open the flip press or say wake up when you have a hands free car kit attached to the phone To program your phone s voice setting feature 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Others 4 Select VoiceSetting 5 Select SetActive or HFKMode Hands FreeKit with the Navigation Key SetActive Talk...

Page 56: ...number then press to display a list of matching entries from your Phone Book You can then highlight an entry from the list then press to call the number 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Others 4 Select Dialing 5 Select PBookMatch 6 Select On or Off with the Navigation Key 7 To save your setting press OK Speed Dial To activate or deactivate One Touch orTwo Touch Speed...

Page 57: ... main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Others 4 Select KeyGuard 5 Select On or Off with the Navigation Key 6 Press OK to save your setting Key Guard Mode is now on displays 7 To unlock your keypad press Shortcut Tolockyourphoneandpreventunauthorizeduse pressandhold ...

Page 58: ...n Browser Name MCL Version and the Icon list 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select PhoneInfo to display the following PhoneNumber UserID SoftwareVersion PRL Hardware Version DecimalESN HexESN MSID Browser Version BrowserName MCLVersion andtheIconList 4 To return to the previous page press OK or Section 2B Controlling Your Phone s Settings 51 ...

Page 59: ...Section 2B Controlling Your Phone s Settings 52 ...

Page 60: ...usingthesecuritysettingsonyourphone youreceivepeaceofmind withoutsacrificingflexibility This section will familiarize you with your phone s security settings With several options available you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs Section 2C Setting Your Phone s Security 53 ...

Page 61: ...elect LockNow LockonPowerUp or Unlock with the Navigation Key LockNow Lock the phone now LockonPowerUp Lock the phone whenever it is turned on Unlock Do not lock the phone 6 To save your settings press OK Change Lock To change your lock code 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Security then enter your lock code Note Thedefault lockcodeisthelast4digitsofyourphonenumber 4...

Page 62: ...7 To save press Limit Use You can set your phone to restrict outgoing calls When you attempt to make a restricted call Password appears on the screen OutgoingCalls Blocks all outgoing calls except emergency calls but allows incoming calls to be received 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Security then enter your lock code Note Thedefault lockcodeisthelast4digitsofyourp...

Page 63: ...t Allow or Restrict with the Navigation Key Allow Allowaccesstocallhistory Restrict Restrictaccesstocallhistory 7 To save press OK Pictures Restricts pictures from being taken 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Security then enter your lock code Note Thedefault lockcodeisthelast4digitsofyourphonenumber 4 Select LimitUse 5 Select Pictures 6 Select Allow or Restrict with...

Page 64: ...Allow Allowcallsto900 dialservices Restrict Restrictcallsto900 dialservices 7 To save press OK LongDistance Restricts calling long distance numbers the phone is limited to calling numbers within your area code 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Security then enter your lock code Note Thedefault lockcodeisthelast4digitsofyourphonenumber 4 Select LimitUse 5 Select LongDi...

Page 65: ... then enter your lock code Note Thedefault lockcodeisthelast4digitsofyourphonenumber 4 Select EraseDownloads 5 Read the message Erase Downloads then select Yes or No Note Ifyouhaveassignedanydownloadedcontentsuchasringersorscreen saverstoanyphonetasks erasingthedownloadswillreturnthetasksto theirdefaultsettings Resetting Your Picture Account To erase all photo album entries 1 To access the main me...

Page 66: ...onenumber 4 Select ResetPhone 5 Read the message It ll be erase all data on your phone Reset Phone then select Yes or No Tip Whenyouselect Yes youwillsee PhoneReset Yourphonewillreboot now onthedisplay andallofyourphone ssettingswillreturntothe factorydefaults EnablingWeb To enableWeb services 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select WebSetting 4 Select EnableWeb To disableW...

Page 67: ...tings menu To enable or disableWeb Guard 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select WebSetting 4 Select WebGuard 5 Select Off or On with the Navigation Key 6 To save press OK Updating Your Web Profile To update the profile theWeb network uses with your phone 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select WebSetting 4 Select UpdateWebProfile Section 2C Setting ...

Page 68: ...eoffthe networkavailabletoyou Your new dual band tri mode phone works anywhere on the available network and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where roaming agreements with other carriers have been implemented This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that let you manage your roaming experience Section 2D Controlling Your Roaming Expe...

Page 69: ... Roaming Analog Indicator Indicator Home Network Other Digital Analog Networks Tip Remember whenyouareusingyourphoneoffthenetwork alwaysdial numbersusing11digits 1 areacode number RoamingonDigitalNetworks When you re roaming on digital networks your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on your home network However you may not be able to access cert...

Page 70: ...ou are roaming you will not receive notification until you return to the home network While roaming you can periodically check your voicemail for new messages by dialing 1 area code your Phone Number Press when you hear your greeting then enter your pass code at the prompt There are security and privacy risks eavesdropping and cloning that exist with conventional analog services today Your battery...

Page 71: ... Roaming 4 Select SetMode 5 To select an option highlight it then press OK to save HomeOnly This setting allows you to only access the home network and prevents roaming on other networks Automatic This setting seeks home network service When network service is unavailable the phone searches for an alternate system Analog This setting forces the phone to seek an analog roaming system The previous s...

Page 72: ... Select Settings 3 Select Roaming 4 Select CallGuard 5 Read the message 6 Select On or Off then press OK to save Note Anextrasteprequiredtomakeoranswerroamcalls To place roaming calls with Call Guard on 1 From standby mode dial 1 area code the seven digit number then press You can also initiate a call from the internal Phone Book Call History or Messaging 2 To place the roam call read the message ...

Page 73: ...Section 2D Controlling Your Roaming Experience 66 ...

Page 74: ...ture Viewing the Menus Everyfunctionandfeatureofyourphonecanbeaccessedthroughan onscreenmenu This section is a road map to using your Audiovox 8912 Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you ll find your phone easier to use Section 2E Navigating Through Menus 67 ...

Page 75: ...electingMenuItems As you navigate through the menu menu options are highlighted Select any numbered option by simply pressing the corresponding number on the phone s keypad or by highlighting it then pressing For example if you want to view your last incoming call 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select CallHistory by pressing or by highlighting it then pressing It may already be highlighted...

Page 76: ...Calls 2 Phone Book 1 Find 2 Add New Entry 3 Speed Dial s 4 My Phone 5 Group 6 Services 1 Customer Service 2 Dir Assist 3 Messaging 1 Send Message 1 Text Message 2 Picture Messaging 3 Email 2 Picture Messaging 1 Inbox 2 Send Message 3 Text Messages 1 Inbox 2 Outbox 3 Send Message 4 Instant Msg 5 Email 6 Voicemail 1 Call 2 Details 3 Clear Envelope 4 Pictures 1 Camera 2 My Pictures 1 In Camera 2 Save...

Page 77: ...ew Speaker 4 Erase All 3 Train Words 1 Yes 2 No 3 Wake Up 4 Undo Train All 4 Shutter Sound 1 Record 2 Play 3 Erase 8 Tools 1 Schedule 1 Add New Plan 2 View Plan 2 Memo Pad 1 Add Memo 2 View Memo 3 Settings 3 Alarm 1 Alarm 1 2 Alarm 2 3 Alarm 3 4 Calculator 5 World Clock 6 Stopwatch 9 Settings 1 Sounds 1 Volume 2 Ringers 3 Alerts 4 Roam Ringer 5 Tone Length Section 2E Navigating Through Menus 70 ...

Page 78: ...fication 2 Callback Number 3 Pre Set Messages 4 Signature 5 Reminder 8 Security 1 Lock Phone 2 Change Lock 3 Special s 4 Limit Use 5 Erase PBook 6 Erase Downloads 7 Reset Picture Account 8 Reset Phone 9 Airplane Mode 10 Others 1 Call Answer 2 Auto Answer 1 Hands Free Kit 2 Headset 3 Auto Redial 4 Language 5 TTY Mode 6 Voice Setting 7 Dialing 1 Abbrev Dial 2 PBook Match 3 Speed Dial 8 Key Guard 11 ...

Page 79: ...Section 2E Navigating Through Menus 72 ...

Page 80: ...ry In This Section Viewing History TheCallHistorykeepstrackofincomingcalls callsmadefromyour phone andmissedcalls This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History Section 2F Managing Call History 73 ...

Page 81: ...Select one of the following options MissedCalls OutgoingCalls IncomingCalls AllCalls EraseHistory 4 Press OK Note Youcanpreventyourcallhistoryfrombeingviewedbyrestrictingaccess throughthesecuritymenu See CallHistory onpage73 Missed Calls Displays information about the 20 most recently missed calls Place a call to a missed call number by simply highlighting it then pressing 1 To access the main men...

Page 82: ...e phone number appears 4 To view outgoing call details press Press Options to choose from the following options Call Save SendPicture SendText Prepend EraseAll Note Calldetailsincludethedate time andphonenumber ifavailable 5 Press Options then select Save to save the number or press Erase to erase it Note IfyouhavealreadystoredthenumberinyourPhoneBook Phonenumber alreadyin name willappear Afterthe...

Page 83: ... To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select CallHistory 3 Select AllCalls 4 A list of the 60 most recent calls is displayed If the number is already stored in your phone book only the name appears otherwise only the phone number appears 5 To view all call details press Press Options to choose from the following options Call Save SendPicture SendText Prepend EraseAll Note Calldetailsincludethedate...

Page 84: ...nu press Menu 2 Select CallHistory 3 Select EraseHistory 4 Select OutgoingCalls Erase outgoing calls will appear 5 Press Yes or No IncomingCalls 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select CallHistory 3 Select EraseHistory 4 Select IncomingCalls Erase incoming calls will appear 5 Press Yes or No AllCalls 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select CallHistory 3 Select EraseHistory 4 Select All...

Page 85: ...Section 2F Managing Call History 78 ...

Page 86: ... Group Internal Phone Book Entries Dialing Services Nowthatyouknowthebasicsthatmakeiteasiertostayintouchwith peopleandinformation you rereadytoexploreyourphone smore advancedfeatures This section explains how to use your phone s internal Phone Book and helps you make the most of your contacts and time when you are trying to connect with the important people in your life Section 2G Using the Phone ...

Page 87: ...e entry Emailto add an email address to the entry Groupto assign the entry to a group Ringerto assign a ringer to the entry Graphicto input a graphic image Memoto input a simple memo SetSecretto require a password to view the phone book entry Note Whentwoormorenumbersarelistedforonephonebookentry thedefault numberisMobile Thesortorderis Mobile Home Office Pager Fax and Email Whenviewinganentry pre...

Page 88: ...the entry press Save 7 To return to the previous page press or Save Changes will display press Yes or No After you have saved the number the new internal Phone Book entry is displayed See Internal Phone Book Entry Options on page 80 Finding Internal Phone Book Entries There are several ways to display your internal Phone Book entries Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entri...

Page 89: ...e keypad To assign a Speed Dial number to a number in your Phone Book 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select PhoneBook 3 Select SpeedDial s 4 To assign a phone number to a location select the location then press Set If a phone number is already assigned to the location press Erase and the Navigation Key to delete 5 Select the entry you wish to assign to the location then press to save it Ti...

Page 90: ... group press RenamingaGroup 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select PhoneBook 3 Select Group 4 Select an existing group name with the Navigation Key 5 Press Options then select Rename 6 Enter a new name 7 To save the new group name press Note Thedefaultgroupnames All Etc cannotbechanged Deletinga Group 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select PhoneBook 3 Select Group 4 Use the Navigatio...

Page 91: ...in menu press Menu 2 Select PhoneBook 3 Select Services 4 Select CustomerService 5 Press Shortcut Toconnectdial 611 DirectoryAssistance 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select PhoneBook 3 Select Services 4 Select DirAssist 5 Press Shortcut Toconnectdial411 Section 2G Using the Phone Book 84 ...

Page 92: ...ithseveralpersonalinformationmanagement featuresthathelpyoumanageyourbusylifestyle This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts schedules and commitments It takes productivity to a whole new level Section 2H Personal Organizer 85 ...

Page 93: ...the date then press OK Time Use the keypad to set a time press to select AM or PM then press OK Plan Use the keypad to enter a plan message then press Setting Use the Navigation Key to select an alert time interval option OnTime 10MinBefore 30MinBefore 1Hour Before NoAlarm Ringer Press Options select Default to select a default ringer type or Change to select a custom ringer type use the Navigatio...

Page 94: ...compose and store reminders and notes AddMemo To compose a memo there is an 80 character limit 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select MemoPad 4 Select AddMemo 5 Input a new text memo then press to save ViewMemo To view a saved memo 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select MemoPad 4 Select ViewMemo The list of all memos in saved order is displayed 5 Select ...

Page 95: ...e memo pad background image 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select MemoPad 4 Select Settings 5 Select one of the following options by moving Navigation Key left or right Paper Pattern Sea Sky Flower 6 To save press OK Section 2H Personal Organizer 88 ...

Page 96: ...nthly Date Use the keypad to change or enter the date for the alarm then press OK Off Once Enter a date for the alarm Daily Select a time Weekly Select a day of the week to repeat the alarm weekly Monthly Enter a day of the month 1 31 to repeat the alarm monthly Time Use the keypad to set a time for the event press to select AM or PM then press Snoozing Use the Navigation Key to select a Snooze se...

Page 97: ...priate Navigation Key for an arithmetic option Tip X 6 Enter numbers then press for the result 7 To reset press Reset To clear the numbers press To end calculation press How to do a math problem with the calculator Follow the instructions below to calculate 8 6 4 2 5 9 5 Input 8 Press Input 6 Press Input 4 Press Input 2 then press Press 5 Then press and you will see the answer Section 2H Personal ...

Page 98: ...display the time and date in pre programmed cities 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select WorldClock The world map displays the city its date and the current time in the selected city 4 Use the Left or Right Navigation Key to select another city Note TheWorldClockdoesnotadjustforDaylightSavingsTime ...

Page 99: ... resume timing press To reset the stopwatch press Reset To return to the previous page press To time up to six events at once 1 To start press Start 2 To stop a time period and continue measuring another one press Continue 3 To stop the second and continue measuring a third one press Continue 4 To measure up to six time periods repeat the above steps then press Stop 5 To review the results press V...

Page 100: ...ce Dial Train Words Shutter Sound Yourphone s VoiceServicesletyouplacecallsusingyourvoice storevoice reminders andrecordmemosrightonyourphone This section includes easy to follow instructions on using voice activated dialing and managing voice memos Section 2I Using Your Phone s Voice Services 93 ...

Page 101: ...ress and hold until your phone turns to Voice Recognition mode 2 Say a name or a voice dial tag The number and name will appear on the display and you will hear Calling name Voice Memo Voice Memo allows you to record a reminder message that can be up to 60 seconds To record a memo 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select VoiceSVC 3 Select VoiceMemo 4 To record a voice memo press Instructions ...

Page 102: ...press Erase To play a voice memo in speaker mode 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select VoiceSVC 3 Select VoiceMemo 4 To play the message in speaker mode press 5 Highlight the memo you would like to play then press or press Options then select Play To erase a voice memo select the message you want to erase then press Erase To erase all voice memos 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Sele...

Page 103: ...ame for the voice tag and repeat the name when prompted You will hear Added To review a voice dial 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select VoiceSVC 3 Select VoiceDial 4 To review voice dial press Select the message you want to play then press Play or press Erase To review a voice dial in speaker mode 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select VoiceSVC 3 Select VoiceDial 4 To review the vo...

Page 104: ...ccess the main menu press Menu 2 Select VoiceSVC 3 Select VoiceDial 4 Press to erase all voice dials Erase all voice dial entries will be displayed 5 Press Yes to erase all voice dials Section 2I Using Your Phone s Voice Services 97 ...

Page 105: ...aining control words Please say the word Yes 5 Say Yes You will hear Again 6 Say Yes again You will hear Training word successful No Use to train or untrain the Voice Recognition with the control word No 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select VoiceSVC 3 Select TrainWords 4 Select No Please hold phone to ear and follow instructions will be displayed and you will hear Now training control wor...

Page 106: ...will hear Now training control words Please say the word Wake Up 5 Say Wake Up You will hear Again 6 Say Wake Up again You will hear Training word successful UndoTrainAll Undo Train All erases all trained words 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select VoiceSVC 3 Select TrainWords 4 Select UndoTrainAll Undo voice recognition for all procedures will be displayed 5 To undo all trained words pres...

Page 107: ...ord at the tone 5 To stop recording a shutter sound press Stop 6 Press Options after recording a shutter sound to Re record Review or Save To play a shutter sound 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select VoiceSVC 3 Select ShutterSound 4 To play shutter sound press To erase a shutter sound 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select VoiceSVC 3 Select ShutterSound 4 Press to erase shutter sou...

Page 108: ...ends It s fun and as easy to use as a traditional point and click camera just take a picture view it on your phone s display and send it from your phone to up to ten people The Audiovox 8912 delivers high quality images with crisp details and brilliant colors There s no easier way to make sure you re always ready to capture all the fun and excitement in beautiful digital images This section explai...

Page 109: ...o standby mode press End Note Ifyoureceiveanincomingcallwhiletakingapicture thecameramodewill turnoff Youmaynotreceiveawarningbeforetheincomingcall To take a picture in standby mode 1 Press the Side Camera button to activate camera mode or press then select Camera or press and hold 2 Point the camera lens at your subject You can check the picture framing through the main display screen 3 To take t...

Page 110: ...rd 7 Enter a 4 digit alpha numeric password then press OK 8 Please wait while the system creates your account Once you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered you may upload and share pictures and access the picture messaging Website PictureOptions After taking a picture press Next to access picture options SendPicture to send the picture UploadtoAlbums to upl...

Page 111: ... an option from the following Brightness to select brightness control Press the Navigation Key right increase or left decrease to select a setting then press OK to apply the desired setting WhiteBalance to adjust white balance based on changing conditions Select from Auto Manual Settings to enjoy various ways of taking pictures Resolution to select a file size 640x480 320x240or160x120 for a pictur...

Page 112: ... Depending on your settings you may be prompted to accept a Web Service connection Assign to assign the selected picture to display for specific tasks PictureID to display the picture for incoming calls from a specific Phone Book entry ScreenSaver to display the picture as an LCD screen saver IncomingCall to display the selected picture for all incoming calls SavetoPhone to save the selected pictu...

Page 113: ... selected picture EraseAll to erase all pictures in the SavedtoPhone folder Expand to switch the display from thumbnail view to full screen If currently in full screen view the option appears as Thumbnail OnlineAlbums ViewingOnlineAlbums You can upload store and access pictures in your account on the picture messaging website www plspictures com To view your online albums 1 To access the main menu...

Page 114: ...ime date size etc Album List to display the album list Expand to switch the display from thumbnail view to full screen Thumbnail to display the thumbnail image UploadingPictures You can quickly and easily upload the pictures stored in your camera to your online picture account To upload your pictures 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Pictures 3 Select OnlineAlbums 4 Select UploadPictur...

Page 115: ...cture messaging website 1 From your computer s Internet connection go to www plspictures com 2 Enter your Phone Number and picture messaging password to register See Creating Your Picture Messaging Password on page 103 ManagingOnlinePictureMessagingFromYourPhone You can use your phone to manage edit or share pictures you have uploaded to the picture messaging website To view your online picture me...

Page 116: ...ent To clear the box highlight it then press When you are finished select Done You will return to the Recipient List with the selected recipients 3 To add more recipients to the Recipient List select Options highlight AddNewRecipient then press You can repeat step 2 above To erase a recipient from the Recipient List highlight the recipient select Options highlight Erase then press 4 Select Next wh...

Page 117: ...f you have skipped step 5 on the previous page and wish to add a voice memo now highlight AddVoiceMemo then select Add The Add Voice Memo screen appears Follow the instructions in step 5 To confirm change or add a text message highlight the message or AddTextMessage then select Change or Add The Message screen appears Follow the instructions in step 6 to edit the text message 8 To send the picture...

Page 118: ...ctures and videos in the current album or Uploads to the target album Download to copy the selected picture to your phone s Saved to Phone folder MediaView to switch the display mode for the current album or Uploads Select PicturesOnly to display pictures only select AllMedia to display both pictures and videos The Media View option appears when the album includes both pictures and videos Erase to...

Page 119: ...ndAlbum to share the album through the picture messaging website CreateAlbum to create a new album Enter a new album name then press EraseAlbum to delete the selected album RenameAlbum to rename the selected album Enter a new name then press AlbumInfo to display information on the selected album such as title time date and number of files Account Information It s easy to learn more about your onli...

Page 120: ...Using Service Features Section 3 ...

Page 121: ...Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three Way Call Using Call Forwarding Nowthatyou vemasteredyourphone sfundamentals it stimetoexplore thecallingfeaturesthatenhanceyourService This section outlines your basic Service features Section 3A Your Carrier Service Features The Basics 115 ...

Page 122: ...se whether to activate One Touch Message Access a feature that lets you press one key to access messages and bypasses the need for you to enter your pass code Note ThevoicemailsetupprocessmayvaryincertainAffiliateareas VoicemailNotification There are several ways your phone alerts you to new messages By displaying a message on the screen By sounding the assigned ringer type By the LED blinking gre...

Page 123: ...u hear at each level To turn Expert Mode on or off 1 Press and hold to access your voicemail If your voicemail box contains any new or saved messages press to access the main voicemail menu 2 Following the system prompts press to change your Personal Options 3 Press for Expert Mode 4 Press to turn Expert Mode on or off SettingUpGroupDistributionLists Create up to 20 separate group lists each with ...

Page 124: ...ny other Voicemail user 1 After listening to a voice message press 2 Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply Voicemail to VoicemailMessageForwarding Forward a voice message except those marked Private to other Voicemail users 1 After listening to a message press 2 Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number 3 Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward th...

Page 125: ...reeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting 1 From the main voicemail menu press for Personal Options 2 Press for Greetings 3 Press to record an Extended Absence Greeting Clear Envelope Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages To clear the icon from the display screen 1 To access the main menu press Menu ...

Page 126: ...essage PersonalOptions NotificationOptions PhoneNotification NumericPagingtoaPCSPhone ReturntoPersonalOptionsMenu AdministrativeOptions SkipPasscode Autoplay MessageDate TimeOn Off ChangePasscode GroupDistributionList ReturntoPersonalOptionsMenu Greetings PersonalGreetings RecordedName ExtendedAbsenceGreeting ReturntoPersonalOptionsMenu PlaceaCall ExitVoicemailMenu Section 3A Your Carrier Service ...

Page 127: ...Text message 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Messaging 3 Select SendMessage 4 Select TextMessage 5 Under AddRecipient input the phone number or Email address then press then press Next While entering an Email address press Options to choose the text input mode 6 Under EnterMessage input a new text message then press Next Press Options to choose from the following options Abc T9Word N...

Page 128: ...con presstheleftsoftkey selectEmoticonorPre set highlightyourdesiredmessageor emoticon thenpress 3 Review your reply then press Send You may also select additional messaging options by pressing Options to set the callback number and or the message priority Normal or Urgent Using Canned Pre set Messages Pre set messages make sending text messages to your friends family and co workers easier than ev...

Page 129: ...hone press This places the first call on hold To switch back to the first caller press again Tip Forthosecallswhereyoudon twanttobeinterrupted youcantemporarily disableCallWaitingbypressing beforeplacingyourcall CallWaitingisautomaticallyreactivatedonceyouendthecall Making a Three Way Call With Three Way Calling you can talk to two people at the same time When using this feature the normal airtime...

Page 130: ...orwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number even when your phone is turned off You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated To activate Call Forwarding 1 Press 2 Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded 3 Press You will see a message and hear a tone to confirm the activatio...

Page 131: ...aservicebringsyouclarityyoucanseeandhearwithadvanced multimediaservices These features including picture messaging messaging games downloadable ringers and screen savers and Web access are easy to learn and use The rich colorful graphic experience is visually comparable to your home or office computer This section introduces these advanced services and walks you through the necessary steps to star...

Page 132: ...ically assigned a User name Then when you use data services your User name is submitted to identify you to the network available to you The User name is also useful as an address for email and instant messaging as a way to personalize Internet services and as an online virtual identity Your User name will be automatically programmed into your phone You don t have to enter it FindingYourUserName Yo...

Page 133: ... data session that is no data is being sent or received As soon as you navigate to another page the active session will launch and you will see the Connecting message Web Guard When you first connect to the Internet the Web Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect This feature helps you avoid accidental connections You can disable the Web Guard in the future by selecting AlwaysAuto Co...

Page 134: ... phone s menu you ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Websites Press the Navigation Key up or down to scroll line by line or press the volume buttons on the side of the phone to scroll one page at a time Selecting Once you ve learned how to use softkeys you can start navigating Websites Select on screen items by using the Navigation Key to highlight the desired item then press ...

Page 135: ...store the address of your favorite Websites for easy access at a later time To create a bookmark 1 Access the Web Service menu by pressing Menu or 2 Go to the Web page you want to mark 3 Select Bookmarks 4 Select MarkSite 5 Press Menu and then select Edit if you want to modify the bookmark title or URL 6 Use your keypad to edit the bookmark title and URL if necessary then select Save to save the b...

Page 136: ...nt to delete then press the right softkey 2 Select Delete then press 3 Press OK Note Ifyouwanttodeleteallbookmarks select DeleteAllatstep2above ReloadingaWebPage 1 Access the data service menu by pressing Menu or 2 Select Refresh RestartingtheWebBrowser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser 1 Access the ...

Page 137: ...on using your phone s voicemail feature see Using Voicemail on page 116 Accessing Mail Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email functions from your phone that you can from your personal computer You can manage your Mail account from your phone To access Mail from your phone 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Messaging 3 Select Email The browser will launch and go to the Emai...

Page 138: ...nt Messaging Web Service also provides you with access to popular instant messaging IM clients To access instant messaging clients from your phone 1 From the Web Service home page select Messaging 2 Select InstantMessaging 3 Select an email provider 4 Use your keypad to enter the required sign in information for the selected provider such as user name and or password then select SignIn Your IM scr...

Page 139: ...ct Messaging 3 Select Chat 4 Select Enter You will see a disclaimer for Wireless Chat 5 Select IAgree to accept the disclaimer 6 Use your keypad to enter a nickname then select Enter The chat menu will display 7 Select a chatroom from the menu for example Friends or Singles then press Go to enter 8 Once in the chatroom you may scroll through the postings to read messages from other chatroom partic...

Page 140: ...amera mode 6 Take new picture then press and Next or From my pictures then press and Next 7 Under AddRecipient input the phone number or Email address then press and Next Press Options to choose from one of the following options From Recent list 8 To record a voice memo press Add and Record under VoiceMemo 9 To add a text message press Add under TextMessage Press Options to choose the text input m...

Page 141: ...Select Games Ringers ScreenSavers Applications or Others 4 Select GetNew with the Navigation Key then press or The browser will launch and display the appropriate download menu 5 To end the application press The phone will return to standby mode Downloading an Item Once you ve decided on an item to download highlight it then press You will see a summary page for the item including its title the ve...

Page 142: ...tent Manager All of your purchases are stored in My Content Manager and may be downloaded to your phone from there My Content Manager is a storage area on the available network that is assigned specifically to your account It allows you to store all of your Premium Service downloadable files The files remain in My Content Manager until their license terms have expired even after you have downloade...

Page 143: ...rvice session will end and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen Select Shop to browse for other items to download Press to quit the browser and return to standby mode Checking Data Folder Memory Downloaded files are saved to the data folder in your phone To view your data folder s memory status 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Downloads 3 Select a download type ...

Page 144: ...on Key to highlight then select a game you wish to download For more information on navigating the Web see Browsing the Web on page 128 6 Select Buy from the item information page The game will download automatically When the New Download screen appears the game has been successfully downloaded to your phone Note Ifyouhavenotpreviouslypurchasedanitem youwillbepromptedto createyourpurchasingprofile...

Page 145: ...GameProperties 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Downloads 3 Select Games 4 Select the game you wish to access then press Options 5 Select Properties then press A screen will display the Properties PlayingNetworkAccessGames 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Downloads 3 Select Games 4 Select the game you wish to access then press Options 5 Select NetworkAccess then press Era...

Page 146: ...to download For more information on navigating the Web see Browsing the Web on page 128 6 Select Buy from the item information page The ringer will download automatically When the New Download screen appears the ringer has been successfully downloaded to your phone Note Ifyouhavenotpreviouslypurchasedanitem youwillbepromptedto createyourpurchasingprofile 7 Select an option to continue Select Use t...

Page 147: ...s may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu or through the Settings menu To assign a downloaded ringer through the Settings menu see Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Call on page 33 or Selecting Ringer Types for Messaging on page 33 To assign a downloaded ringer from the Downloads menu 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Select Downloads 3 Select Ringers 4 Select the ringer you wish to a...

Page 148: ... Select Ringers 4 Select the ringer you wish to erase then press Options 5 Select Erase then press PurchasingRingers You can purchase ringers directly from your phone by following the instructions on page 140 or contacting your carrier Note MyContentManagersavesitemsforupto90days Onceanitemhasbeen downloadedtoyourphone youmaykeepthefileforaslongasyoulike ...

Page 149: ...ad For more information on navigating the Web see Browsing the Web on page 128 6 Select Buy from the item information page The screen saver will download automatically When the New Download screen appears the screen saver has been successfully downloaded to your phone Note Ifyouhavenotpreviouslypurchasedanitem youwillbepromptedto createyourpurchasingprofile 7 Select an option to continue Select Us...

Page 150: ...hen press Options 5 Select Propertiesthen press AssigningDownloadedScreenSavers Downloaded Screen Savers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu To assign a downloaded Screen Saver through the Settings menu see Display Settings on page 37 To assign a downloaded Screen Saver from the Downloads menu 1 To access the main menu press Menu 2 Sele...

Page 151: ...Screen Saver you wish to erase then press Options 5 Select Erasethen press PurchasingScreenSavers You can purchase Screen Savers directly from your phone by following the instructions on page 143 or by contacting your carrier Note MyContentManagersavesitemsforupto90days Onceanitemhasbeen downloadedtoyourphone youmaykeepthefileforaslongasyoulike Section 3B Data Service 145 ...

Page 152: ... Select Buy from the item information page The application will download automatically When the New Download screen appears the application has been successfully downloaded to your phone Note Ifyouhavenotpreviouslypurchasedanitem youwillbepromptedto createyourpurchasingprofile 7 Select an option to continue Select Use to quit your session and launch the application Select Shop to browse for other ...

Page 153: ...en successfully downloaded to your phone Note Ifyouhavenotpreviouslypurchasedanitem youwillbepromptedto createyourpurchasingprofile 7 Select an option to continue Select Use to quit your session and assign or launch the item Select Shop to browse for other items to purchase Press to quit the browser and return to standby mode Note Youmaystorealimitednumberofdownloadeditemsonyourphone dependingonth...

Page 154: ...nt for you News Get up to the minute news regarding finance business sports and entertainment Weather Get current weather conditions and forecasts Entertainment Get the latest buzz on your favorite stars as well as movie and music reviews Sports Enjoy current news statistics and sports scores as well as updates of events in progress Finance Use Websites to get stock quotes make trades and check yo...

Page 155: ...ice and data services simultaneously If you receive a call while data service is active the call will be forwarded to voicemail You can place an outgoing call anytime but it will interrupt any in progress data service session Whenismydataconnectionactive Your connection is active when data is being transferred Outgoing calls are allowed but incoming calls go directly to voicemail When active the i...

Page 156: ...hone however you will not be able to browse the Web or use other data services While Web is disabled you can still place or receive phone calls check voicemail and use other voice services You may enable data service again at any time To disable data service go to Settings Web DisableWeb in your phone s menu ...

Page 157: ...Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information Section 4 ...

Page 158: ...Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Owner s Record User Guide Proprietary Notice Partofgettingthemostoutofyourphoneislearninghowthephone worksandhowtocareforit This section outlines performance and safety guidelines that help you understand the basic features of your phone s operation Section 4A Safety Guidelines 153 ...

Page 159: ...ted NCRP standards described below In 1991 92 the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE and the American National Standards Institute ANSI joined in updating ANSI s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals More than 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industries developed this updated standard...

Page 160: ...tion from the road Dial to report serious emergencies It s free from your wireless phone Use your phone to help others in emergencies Call roadside assistance or a special non emergency wireless number when necessary FollowingSafetyGuidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently always follow any special regulations in a given area Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or whe...

Page 161: ...devices to set off explosives Turn your phone off when you re in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere Although it s rare your phone and accessories could generate sparks Sparks can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death These areas are often but not always clearly marked They include Fueling areas such as gas stations Below deck on boats Fuel or chemica...

Page 162: ...lean Don t attempt to disassemble or short circuit the battery The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time It s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing Don t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time It s best to follow these storage...

Page 163: ...to operate this equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone Although your phone is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Body WornOperation To maintain compliance wi...

Page 164: ...important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety All phones must meet the federal standard which incorporates a substantial margin of safety As stated above variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1 6 W kg are considered s...

Page 165: ... of waves passing a given point in one second For any electromagnetic wave the wavelength multiplied by the frequency equals the speed of light The frequency of an RF signal is usually expressed in units called hertz Hz One Hz equals one wave per second One kilohertz kHz equals one thousand waves per second one megahertz MHz equals one million waves per second and one gigahertz GHz equals one bill...

Page 166: ... Ionization only occurs with very high levels of electromagnetic energy such as X rays and gamma rays Often the term radiation is used when discussing ionizing radiation such as that associated with nuclear power plants The energy levels associated with radiofrequency energy including both radio waves and microwaves are not great enough to cause the ionization of atoms and molecules Therefore RF e...

Page 167: ...Specific Absorption Rate SAR value of 4 watts per kilogram 4 W kg as a threshold level of exposure at which harmful biological effects may occur Exposure guidelines in terms of field strength power density and localized SAR were then derived from this threshold value In addition the NCRP IEEE and ICNIRP guidelines vary depending on the frequency of the RF exposure This is due to the finding that w...

Page 168: ... RF safety requirements can be found in the FCC s OET Bulletin 65 http www fcc gov oet info documents bulletins 65 Low powered intermittent or inaccessible RF transmitters and facilities are normally excluded from the requirement for routine evaluation for RF exposure These exclusions are based on standard calculations and measurement data indicating that a transmitting station or equipment operat...

Page 169: ...ites and makes no guarantees of their accuracy Finally phones certified by the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association CTIA are required to provide SAR information to consumers in the instructional materials that come with the phones Dohands freekitsforwirelessphonesreducerisksfromexposuretoRF emissions Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones ...

Page 170: ...ive signals from wireless phones At any base station site the amount of RF energy produced depends on the number of radio channels transmitters per antenna and the power of each transmitter Typically 21 channels per antenna sector are available For a typical cell site using sector antennas each of the three transmitting antennas could be connected to up to 21 transmitters for a total of 63 transmi...

Page 171: ...a concern about an facility s conformance with FCC regulations can be found in A Local Government Official s Guide to TransmittingAntenna RF Emission Safety Rules Procedures and Practical Guidance This Guide can be accessed at http www fcc gov oet rfsafety Whoregulatesexposuretoradiationfrommicrowaveovens televisionsets andcomputermonitors The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protec...

Page 172: ...ommission s existing databases you can contact Donald Campbell at dcampbel fcc gov or 202 418 2405 Canlocalandstategovernmentalbodiesestablishlimitsfor RFexposure Although some local and state governments have enacted rules and regulations about human exposure to RF energy in the past the Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires the Federal Government to control human exposure to RF emissions In pa...

Page 173: ...h the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection ...

Page 174: ... increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones so we don t know with certainty what the results o...

Page 175: ...es the scientific oversight obtaining input from experts in government industry and academic organizations CTIA funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research deve...

Page 176: ...f a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation AAMI The final draft a joint effort by FDA medical device manufacturers and many other groups was completed in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wirele...

Page 177: ...ww fda gov cdrh The EPA has in the past considered developing federal guidelines for public exposure to RF radiation However EPA activities related to RF safety and health are presently limited to advisory functions For example the EPA now chairs an Inter agency Radiofrequency Working Group which coordinates RF health related activities among the various federal agencies with health or regulatory ...

Page 178: ... towards resolution of health concerns over the use of RF technology WHO maintains a Website that provides extensive information on this project and about RF biological effects and research www who ch peh emf FDA EPA and other US government agencies responsible for public health and safety have worked together and in connection with WHO to monitor developments and identify research needs related t...

Page 179: ...d SAR is less than the safety limits set by FCC an SAR of 1 6 w kg Even in a case where the maximum measurement uncertainty permitted by current measurement standards was added to the maximum permissible SAR the resulting SAR value would be well below any level known to produce an acute effect Consequently FCC s approach with measurement uncertainty will not result in consumers being exposed to an...

Page 180: ...nology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents 4 901 307 5 109 390 5 267 262 5 416 797 5 506 865 5 544 196 5 657 420 5 101 501 5 267 261 5 414 796 5 504 773 5 535 239 5 600 754 5 778 338 5 228 054 5 337 338 5 710 784 5 056 109 5 568 483 5 659 569 5 490 165 5 511 073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U S Pat 5 818 437 U S Pat...

Page 181: ...Section 4A Safety Guidelines 176 ...

Page 182: ...Warranty Yourphonehasbeendesignedtoprovideyouwithreliable worry free service If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment please refer to the manufacturer s warranty This section contains the manufacturer s warranty for your phone Section 4B Warranty 177 ...

Page 183: ...rial number has been removed altered or defaced c Damage from exposure to moisture humidity excessive temperatures or extreme environmental conditions d Damage resulting from connection to or use of any accessory or other product not approved or authorized by the Company e Defects in appearance cosmetic decorative or structural items such as framing and non operative parts f Product damaged from e...

Page 184: ...IDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE TIME THE PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED OR REPLACED No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product...

Page 185: ...35 E EnteringText 25 ExploringtheWeb 148 F FindingaPhoneNumber 22 FindingInternalPhoneBook Entries 81 G Games 138 I Index 180 K KeyFunctions 11 KeyGuard 19 L Language 47 LocationSettings 42 LockPhone 54 M MakingaThree WayCall 123 MemoPad 87 Messaging 131 MissedCallNotification 19 MutingaCall 20 MyPictures 105 MyPhoneNumber 82 P PhoneInformation 51 R RespondingtoCallWaiting 123 Ringers 33 Roaming 6...

Page 186: ...ds 98 U UsingCallerID 123 UsingCallForwarding 124 UsingOne Touch Two Touch SpeedDialing 24 UsingVoicemail 116 V ViewingHistory 74 ViewingtheMenus 69 VoiceDial 96 VoiceMemo 94 W Warranty 177 WebGuard 60 127 WirelessChatrooms 133 WorldClock 91 ...

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