Text Entry Operations Whenever you store an entry in your Phonebook, compose or reply to a message, or create reminders, you use the phone’s keypad to enter the text. There are two methods for entering text: • Letter Entry (ABC) • Word Entry (Word T9®) when Note: To change your text entry mode, press , , , , , or is displayed. 4 , Letter Entry Letter Entry (ABC) mode is the traditional method of entering text in mobile phones. This method is best for names of people or places.
Chapter 4 Word Entry (Word T9) Mode Word Entry (Word T9) mode allows you to quickly type text with the aid of a built-in dictionary. By pressing the key that corresponds to the character needed, the built-in dictionary suggests probable word choices. Using Word Entry (Word T9) Mode You are in Word Entry (Word T9) mode when , , or is displayed in the bottom right corner. To select one of the Word Entry modes, press until the appropriate mode is displayed.
Chapter 4 Numbers (NUM) Mode You are in Numbers mode when is displayed in the bottom right corner. Use Numbers mode to insert numbers in a text entry. To select Numbers mode, press until appears. Then key in the required number. Symbols (SYM) Mode You are in Symbols mode when is displayed in the bottom right corner. To select Symbols mode, press until appears. Each number key is associated with several symbols. To select a specific symbol, enter the corresponding number on the keypad.
Chapter 4 26 Text Entry Operations
Phonebook Features The Phonebook has 100 memory locations. In each location you can store a first and last name, up to four associated phone numbers, an email address, picture, and a distinctive ring tone. You can also associate a backlight color with the entry. If a caller’s phone number matches an entry in the Phonebook, the corresponding name is displayed and the backlight changes color (if you have specified a different color than the standby color in that caller’s Phonebook entry.
Chapter 5 • 3 4 Scroll to the appropriate item and press Enter the required information. • • • • 5 6 7 8 To enter text or symbols, refer to Chapter 4, “Text Entry Operations”. To delete an entered character, press briefly. To delete an entire line, press and hold . “----,----” indicates that you did not enter a name for that phone number. Press (ANY) to save the entry in the first available location. OR Enter a number between 1 and 100 to save the entry at a specific location number.
Chapter 5 10 Press • • (YES) to save. If you have not entered a memory location number, the phone automatically assigns the first available location and displays it for you. If you entered a location number that is already being used, the display asks if you want to overwrite the previously saved entry. For example, the display shows, Overwrite John Smith? Press (NO) to enter a different location number. Or, press (YES) to overwrite (delete) the information that was previously saved in that location.
Chapter 5 Changing or Deleting a Super Dial Entry 1 2 From standby, press ( ) to enter the Phonebook. Scroll to Super Dial and press (OK). • 3 4 The key assignment list is displayed. Scroll to the entry you want to change or delete and press (ASSIGN). To change the entry, press (OK). • The Phonebook is displayed and you can select another phone number for the key. OR To delete the entry, scroll to Delete and press (OK). Confirm the deletion by pressing (YES), or cancel it by pressing (NO).
Chapter 5 Saving a Displayed Phone Number 1 When a phone number is displayed, press (SAVE). • You can save the number as: Home # Work # Cell # or Other #. 2 3 4 Scroll to the applicable phone number type. Press (OK) to store the phone number. To enter additional information and to save your phone number, continue with step 3 in “Creating a Phonebook Entry” on page 27. Editing/Deleting a Phonebook Entry 1 2 From standby, press ( ) to enter the Phonebook. Press (OK) to select Search.
Chapter 5 8 Press • (YES) to save the change. The display asks if you want to overwrite the previously stored information. Press (YES) again to overwrite the information and return to standby. Or, press (NO), select a new location number, and press (OK) to return to standby. OR Press (NO) to return to standby without saving changes. Selecting a Phonebook Search Method Setting the Search Method allows you to determine how your phone searches for information stored in the Phonebook.
Chapter 5 Deleting All Phonebook Entries Caution: Think carefully before using this feature! If you delete all your Phonebook entries, it could be very time-consuming to re-create them. 1 2 From standby, press ( ) to enter the Phonebook. Press to scroll to Delete All and press (OK). 3 Press OR Press (YES) to delete all Phonebook entries. (NO) to cancel the deletion.
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Additional Operations Many features and settings are accessible only through the phone’s Menu. This chapter will show you how to use your phone’s Menu to get the most from these advanced features. For an overview of how to move through the Menu and how to use the shortcut keys, see “Moving through the Menu” in Chapter 2 and the Menu Map inside the front cover. 6 Call History From the Call History menu you can view and delete information related to calls you have received and placed.
Chapter 6 Press (OPTION) to add a prefix, to delete a number, to save a number, or to delete all entries in the list. See “Call History Options” on page 36 for instructions. Received Calls 1 2 3 From standby, press (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. Scroll to Call History and press (OK). Scroll to Received and press (OK). • The last received (answered) number is displayed. • If you receive a phone call from a number that is already in your received numbers list, the newer record will replace the older one.
Chapter 6 7 8 Press repeatedly to position the cursor in front of the phone number and then enter the 3-digit area code. Press (SEND) to place the call. Saving a Number From standby, press (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. Scroll to Call History and press (OK). Scroll to Dialed, Missed, or Received and press (OK). Scroll to the number you want to save and press (OPTION). Scroll to Save and press (OK). Scroll to Home #, Work #, Cell #, or Other # and press (OK).
Chapter 6 Call Timers The Last Call and All Calls options allow you to see how much time you have spent connected on calls. The Custom call option allows you to reset the timer. The Current Call option allows you to select whether or not the timer is displayed during a call. (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. 1 From standby, press (OK). 2 Scroll to Call History and press (OK). 3 Scroll to Call Timers and press • 4 Four options are shown: Last Call, All Calls, Custom, and Current Call.
Chapter 6 • The display indicates the current key volume setting. • If you select the lowest setting, the key volume is muted (silent); however, DTMF tones are still being sent. 4 5 Press and hold to increase key volume. Press and hold to decrease key volume. When an acceptable volume is reached, press (OK) to select. Ring Alert See “Selecting a Ring Alert” on page 13 for information on how to set your ring alert.
Chapter 6 3 4 Scroll to Warning Tone and press (OK). To change the setting, scroll to the other option and press select. (OK) to Note: The low battery warning sounds regardless of Warning Tone settings. If your call cannot be completed because of a wireless system error, you will hear one of the following warning tones: Warning Tone Description Dropped call tone A slow busy tone sounds when your call drops because of low signal strength or if the other person hangs up.
Chapter 6 • The display indicates the current contrast setting. 5 6 Press to increase the contrast. Press to decrease the contrast. When you see the contrast you want, press (OK). Answer Mode You can choose how your phone will be answered when you receive a call. (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. 1 From standby, press to scroll to Phone Settings. Press (OK). 2 Press to scroll to Answer Mode. Press (OK). 3 Press • Normal: You answer calls by pressing the key you selected on the Answer Key menu.
Chapter 6 To select either Normal or Quiet mode from standby, press and hold . OR (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. 1 From standby, press to scroll to Phone Settings. Press (OK). 2 Press to scroll to Alert Mode. Press (OK). 3 Press 4 To change the setting, scroll to the other option (Normal Mode or (OK). Quiet Mode) and press • If Quiet Mode is selected, Note: If you press and hold switches to Speakerphone. is displayed.
Chapter 6 • The display indicates if the current alarm is set on or off. 6 Scroll to the setting you want and press • • (OK). If you select On, the Alarm Type menu is displayed. If you select Off, the display returns to standby. If you selected On, press or to select the alarm type (Daily or (OK). One Time). Press 8 If you selected Daily, enter the time using a 12-hour clock. OR If you selected One Time, enter the required alarm date using a month/day/year format.
Chapter 6 Answer Key Choosing which key to use for answering your phone is described in “Answer Key Options” on page 20. Creating a Welcome Screen You can create a personalized message (up to 64 characters, including spaces) to be displayed briefly whenever you turn your phone on. (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. 1 From standby, press (OK). 2 Scroll to Phone Settings and press (OK). 3 Scroll to Welcome Screen and press (OK). 4 Scroll to On and press .
Chapter 6 3 4 5 Scroll to Miscellaneous and press (OK). To select Model Type, press (OK). Press (OK) to return to standby. Emergency Call When you purchase your phone, the key is programmed as a Super Dial key to call the emergency number 911. However, you have to enable this key assignment before you can use it. To do so, follow these steps: (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. 1 From standby, press (OK). 2 Scroll to Phone Settings and press (OK). 3 Scroll to Miscellaneous and press (OK).
Chapter 6 DTMF Duration The tone you hear when you press a key on your keypad is called a “DTMF” tone. Most phone services and answering machines require the phone to transmit this tone when a digit key is pressed. This menu setting allows you to shorten or lengthen the time the tone is emitted. DTMF tones are transmitted even when key tones are turned off. (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. 1 From standby, press (OK). 2 Scroll to Phone Settings and press (OK).
Chapter 6 6 To confirm your new code, re-enter the number and press (OK). If you make a mistake, press briefly to erase the last digit entered. Tip: Write down your new lock code on the inside back cover, then try to memorize it. This number must be entered every time you reset a security feature. Call Lock Call Lock allows you to determine what types of incoming or outgoing calls you want to lock or restrict. (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. 1 From standby, press (OK). 2 Scroll to Security and press (OK).
Chapter 6 Limiting the Number of Digits Dialed You can limit the number of digits that can be dialed from your phone. For example, to allow only local calls, set the digit limit to 7. 1 From the Outgoing Lock menu, scroll to Digit Limit and press (OK). (OK). 2 Enter the lock code and press 3 4 Press to increase the digit limit. Press to decrease the digit limit. The maximum digit limit is 31. When the digit limit you prefer is displayed, press (OK).