Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PN-218 Pantech
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USER GUIDE P antech W ireless ,Inc . www .pantechusa.com C 2006 Pantech Wireless Inc. All right reserved for P antech Wireless, Inc. and its related entities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 CHAPTER 1. BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE .................................5 INSIDE THE PACKAGE .....................................................................................6 HANDSET DESCRIPTION .
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 2 Chapter 4 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 TTY MODE ..........................................................................................................77 LOCATION ............................................
BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE C H . 1 5 Chapter 1 INSIDE THE PACKAGE HANDSET DESCRIPTION BATTERY USAGE BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENT 4 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 OUTBOX .....................................................................
HANDSET DESCRIPTION C H 1 7 INSIDE THE PACKAGE C H 1 6 This package should include all items shown below. If any of the items is missing or different, immediately contact the retailer where you purchased the phone. The PN-218 weighs 3.84 oz. The dimensions are 3.
C H 1 9 C H 1 8 HANDSET DESCRIPTION HANDSET DESCRIPTION SYSTEM STATUS BAR INDICATOR DISPLAY AREA Press to make or receive a call. Press to clear a digit from the display or to return to the previous page. Press and hold to enable speaker phone mode. Press and hold to enter lock mode.
C H 1 11 C H 1 10 HANDSET DESCRIPTION BATTERY USAGE Voicemail Indicates you have voicemail messages. 1X Service 1X Mode indicates that the phone is supporting data transmission up to 144 Kbps (kilobits per second). New Messages Indicates you have new Text or voice messages.
C H 1 13 C H 1 12 BATTERY USAGE BATTERY USAGE BATTERY STANDBY TIMES (FOR NEW BATTERY) The standby time is subject to the condition of your battery and how much charge it has. Extreme hot or cold temperature will also reduce your battery charge. Below is a chart distinguished between the DCS (1800 MHz) and PCS (1900 MHz) mode for a new battery.
BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION BASIC OPERATION Chapter 2 C H 2 15 C H 1 14 TURNING THE PHONE ON / OFF ACCESSING THE MENU MENU SUMMARY BASIC FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL l Only use the battery and charger approved by the manufacturer.
ACCESSING THE MENU C H 2 Your phone can be customized via the menu. You can access the function in the menu by scrolling with the Navigation Key or by pressing the number that corresponds with the menu item. 1 To access the menu in the idle mode, press [MENU].
6. Media Gallery 7. Settings 1. Contacts 2. Recent Calls 3. Messaging 4. Axcess Apps 5. Mobile Web MENU SUMMARY MENU SUMMARY C H 2 19 C H 2 18 1. Find 2. Add New 3. Group 4. Speed Dial 5. Msg. Group 6. My Phone # 1. All Calls 2. Missed Calls 3. Received Calls 4.
8. Tools 9. Camera MENU SUMMARY C H 2 21 C H 2 20 7. System 8. Phone Info 9. Airplane Mode 1. Voice Service 2. Schedule 3. Alarm 4. Memo Pad 5. Calculator 6.
BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS C H 2 23 C H 2 22 To ignore incoming calls, press [IGNORE]. ANSWERING CALLS 1 When your phone rings or vibrates, press to answer the incoming call. (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the flip or by pressing any digit key.
BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS C H 2 25 C H 2 24 If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all three callers are disconnected. With 3-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time.
DURING A CALL DURING A CALL C H 2 27 C H 2 26 To send a Text message (SMS) during a call. To display menu options during a call, press [ OPTIONS ]. SEND TEXT MSG 1 Press [MENU] . To select a phone number in your internal Contact List. CONTACTS 1 Press [CONTACTS].
MEMORY FUNCTION Chapter 3 C H 3 29 MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL C H 2 28 STORING A PHONE NUMBER ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS 911 call service is available even in the lock mode. 911 IN LOCK MODE 1 Enter “911” then press . When the call ends, the phone returns to the Lock Mode.
STORING A PHONE NUMBER ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS C H 3 31 C H . 3 30 Enter a name, and press . Press the Navigation Key down to select other options (Mobile1.2, E-mail1.2, etc...). (You can change the input mode by pressing [Abc]. Refer to page 31 for more details on entering letters, numbers, & symbols.
ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS C H 3 33 C H 3 32 The T9 input mode incorporates a built-in dictionary to determine a common word based on the characters you have typed. If the word is not what you want, you can scroll through the common words that are stored in the built-in dictionary.
ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS MENU FUNCTION Chapter 4 C H 4 35 C H 3 34 CONTACTS RECENT CALLS AXCESS APPS MEDIA GALLERY SETTINGS TOOLS CAMERA NUMERIC MODE 1 Press [Abc] and select “Symbols”. 1 Press [Abc] and select “NUM”. 2 To enter a number, press the digit key corresponding to the number.
C H 4 37 C H 4 36 CONTACTS CONTACTS This phone can store up to 300 contacts. Each of which can be assigned to a group. The contacts can be retrieved by name, phone number or group. Press to look up a contact by name and make the call by simply pressing .
C H 4 C H 4 38 CONTACTS CONTACTS 39 CHANGE GROUP NAME 2 Select an existing group name. 4 Input a new group name. 5 Press to save it. 3 Press [MENU] and select “Rename”. ERASE GROUP 2 Select an existing group name. 3 Press [ERASE] to delete it. 4 Press to erase it.
C H 4 41 C H 4 40 CONTACTS CONTACTS MSG. GROUP Message Group allows you to create a group of up to 10 phone numbers or contacts. It is useful when you want to send a message to more than one person at a time. A maximum of five groups is allowed. 1 3 To add a new group, press [MENU] .
C H 4 43 C H 4 42 CONTACTS CONTACTS ERASE MSG. GROUP 2 Select an existing group name. 3 Press [ERASE] to delete it. 4 Press to erase it. SEND PHOTO MSG. GROUP 2 Scroll to a group name using the Navigation Key. 5 To send the picture message, press [MENU], select “Send”, then press .
C H 4 45 C H 4 44 CONTACTS RECENT CALLS Call details include type of call, date, time and phone number. • If the number is already stored in your phone book, only the name appears.
C H 4 47 46 C H 4 RECENT CALLS RECENT CALLS Call details include date, time and phone number. After 20 received calls, the oldest call will automatically be erased from the history. Received Calls displays information about the 20 most recently answered calls.
C H 4 49 C H 4 48 RECENT CALLS 48 RECENT CALLS Call Timers allows you to check the usage time. The five timers include Last Call, All Calls, Home Calls, Roam Calls, and Cumulative Calls. This shows the usage time of the last call. CALL TIMERS 1 Press [MENU] .
C H 4 51 C H 4 50 RECENT CALLS 50 RECENT CALLS This shows the usage time of all incoming and outgoing calls, excluding web access calls. 1 2 Select the following items: Press [MENU] . CUMULATIVE CALLS 3 To reset the timer, press [RESET]. To return to the previous page, press .
C H 4 53 C H 4 52 AXCESS APPS 52 AXCESS APPS Your phone provides “Axcess Apps”, a unique feature that enables you to download melody ringers, wallpapers, games, and more from your network to your phone. Contact your service provider for the availability of these services.
C H 4 55 C H 4 54 AXCESS APPS 54 MEDIA GALLERY ERASING AN APPLICATION 1 Press [MENU] or . 2 Select “Settings ”, then press . 4 Select the application to be erased then press . 3 Select “Manage Apps”, then press . The memory status will be displayed.
C H 4 57 C H 4 56 MEDIA GALLERY 56 MEDIA GALLERY This option would pull files from the Wallpaper Shuffle Menu, and randomly display wallpapers. Option to set incoming calls to SHUFFLE TONES. Option would pull files from the Ringtone Shuffle Menu, and randomly play tones.
C H 4 59 C H 4 58 SETTINGS 58 SETTINGS Sets Ringer Type, Volume, Alert, Roam Ringer, Tone Length and Etiquette. To select a ringer type for incoming calls: To select a ringer type for receiving messages: To select a ringer type for receiving voice mail: Customizes your phone and optimizes performance through a variety of settings.
SETTINGS SETTINGS C H 4 61 C H 4 60 When set, this setting alerts you to the following handset changes: Sounds an alert every minute during a call. ALERT MINUTE 2 Select “Off” or “On” with the Navigation Key, then press to activate it. 1 Press [MENU] .
SETTINGS SETTINGS C H 4 63 C H 4 62 To place the phone in Etiquette Mode so all phone sounds are muted: ETIQUETTE 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Select “Off” or “On” with the Navigation Key, then press to activate it. Shortcut: From standby mode, press and hold to turn Etiquette Mode On/Off.
SETTINGS SETTINGS C H 4 65 C H 4 64 1 Press [MENU] . RECEIVED 1 Press [MENU] . DIALED 2 Select “Default” with the Navigation Key. 3 Press [SELECT] to activate it. 2 Select “Default” with the Navigation Key. 3 Press [SELECT] to activate it. 1 Press [MENU] .
C H 4 67 SETTINGS C H 4 66 SETTINGS To adjust the display contrast: CONTRAST 1 Press [MENU] . MAIN LCD/SUB LCD To save, press . 2 3 Select “Main LCD” or “Sub LCD”, then select one of the following options with the Navigation Key. Main LCD : Level 1~5.
C H 4 69 SETTINGS C H 4 68 SETTINGS Prevents unauthorized use of your phone. The following settings can be restricted: SECURITY Prevents the phone from being used without entering the password first. 1 Press [MENU] , enter your password. PHONE LOCK 3 To activate, press .
C H 4 71 SETTINGS C H 4 70 SETTINGS Restricts calling 900 dial service numbers. 3 To activate, press . 900#S Allow : Allows calls to a 900-dial service. Restrict : Restricts calls to a 900-dial service. l l 2 Press , then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the Navigation Key.
C H 4 73 SETTINGS C H 4 72 SETTINGS Resets phone to default settings. You can set up your Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) by entering your PAP User ID and PAP Password. This is used for accessing the data service by your phone service provider.
C H 4 75 SETTINGS C H 4 74 SETTINGS Press [MENU] . Automatically answers a call after a preset amount of time. Auto Answer only works when the phone is open. 1 2 Select one of the following with the Navigation Key. 3 To activate, press . AUTO ANSWER Off/5 Secs/10 Secs/18 Secs.
C H 4 77 SETTINGS C H 4 76 SETTINGS 3 To activate, press . To determine whether or not the network system can detect your position: 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Select “911 Only” or “Location On” with the Navigation Key. LOCATION 911 Only : Your location will be hidden from network & application except 911.
SETTINGS SETTINGS C H 4 79 C H 4 78 1 2 Press [MENU] . Select “NAM1-ALLTEL” or “NAM2-ALLTEL”, then press to activate it. Changes the NAM used by the phone when you have multiple registrations. CHANGE NAM Displays the phone’s PRL (Preferred Roaming List).
SETTINGS SETTINGS C H 4 81 C H 4 80 When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information. You may still use the phone’s other features, such as Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., while you are in Airplane Mode.
TOOLS TOOLS C H 4 83 C H 4 82 1 To view the Event List, press [MENU] . VIEW PLAN 2 Move the Navigation Key to choose an event, then press or [ERASE]. Press [MENU], then select “Erase All” using the Navigation Key. “Erase all plans?” will be displayed.
C H 4 85 TOOLS C H 4 84 TOOLS To save an alarm setting press [SAVE]. 4 Change : To choose a ringer type from the list. Default : To set default ringer type. To set a Ringer, press [MENU], then select “Change” or “Default” using the Navigation Key.
C H 4 87 TOOLS C H 4 86 TOOLS 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Follow the instructions below to calculate 8*6 4-2.5 3 To reset, press [RESET]. To access the calculator: CALCULATOR Press 8. Press the Navigation Key to the right. Press 6. Press the Navigation Key to the left.
C H 4 89 TOOLS C H 4 88 TOOLS 1 Press [MENU] . 2 3 Simultaneously times up to six different events. To operate the stop watch: STOP WATCH To measure a time period. 1. To start the stop watch, press [START]. 2. To pause it, press [STOP]. 3. To resume it or [RESET] to return to the previous page, press [EXIT].
90 CAMERA C H 4 C H 4 91 CAMERA CAMERA MODE OPTIONS When the phone is open and in Camera Mode, several user options are available. Press [GALLERY] to enter Review Mode. From there you can view the captured pictures, view a running count of stored pictures and more.
C H 4 93 CAMERA C H 4 92 CAMERA PHOTO MESSAGE Once you’ve taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your phone to instantly share it with family and friends. To send a picture to a recipient’s email address or to their wireless phone: 1 Press [MENU] or .
VOICE SERVICE This chapter addresses Voice Service, an advanced feature that allows you to place calls using your voice. With Voice Memo (VM) you can record voice messages and set the Answering Machine. Topics include: VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE RECOGNITION MODE Chapter 5 95 94 C H 5 95 CAMERA C H 4 HELP 1 Press [MENU] or .
C H 5 97 VOICE TOOLS MENU C H 5 96 VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE MEMO Voice Memo allows you to record a reminder message that can be up to 60 seconds. To record a memo: 1 Press [MENU] to start Voice Tools menu. 2 To enter a voice memo, press . 1.5. Press [SEND] to access the “New Photo Msg” see “New Photo Msg” on page 106.
C H 5 99 VOICE TOOLS MENU C H 5 98 VOICE TOOLS MENU TRAIN WORDS Train allows you to use Control words to make a call without using the keypad. 2 “Please listen closely to hear instructions” will be displayed and you will hear “Now training control words.
C H 5 101 VOICE RECOGNITION MODE C H 5 100 VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE SETTING 1 Press [MENU] . 1 Press [MENU] . SET ACTIVE HFK MODE 2 Select “Active Flip” or “Send Key” by pressing the Navigation Key left or right. 3 To activate, press . 2 Scroll to HFK Mode.
VOICE MAIL, TEXT AND PHOTO MESSAGE WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES NEW TEXT MSG NEW PHOTO MSG VOICE MAIL INBOX OUTBOX WEB ALERTS SAVED QUICK TEXT ERASE ALL SETTINGS Chapter 6 103 102 C H 6 103 MEMO C H 5.
C H 6 105 C H 6 104 WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES NEW TEXT MSG 1 When a new message arrives, the screen will show “Msg. arrived.” 2 To read the message, press [READ]. 1 Press [MENU] . To send a new text message: 2 Under “Send To”, input the phone number, then press .
NEW PHOTO MSG NEW PHOTO MSG C H 6 107 C H 6 106 1 Press [MENU] . To send a new photo message: 3 Under “Send To”, input the phone number, then press . 4 Under “Message”, input a new text message, then press . (Refer to page 90 for more details on taking a photo.
VOICE MAIL INBOX C H 6 109 C H 6 108 1 Press [MENU] . : Urgent New Msg (not read) : Urgent Read Msg : New Msg (not read) : Old Msg (already read) : Lock Msg (already read and locked) The Inbox manages received text messages. To access: 2 Select a message, then press .
INBOX INBOX C H 6 111 C H 6 110 SAVE TO SAVED 1 Select [Save] to save the message in the Saved folder of your phone. SAVE TO QUICK TEXT LOCK & UNLOCK 1 Select [Lock & Unlock] to lock or unlock the message. When the message is locked, it prevents it from being deleted.
C H 6 113 C H 6 112 OUTBOX OUTBOX **STATE 1 Select [State] to display the status of the message. SAVE TO SAVED 1 Select [Save] to save the message in your Saved folder. LOCK & UNLOCK 1 Select [Lock & Unlock] to lock or unlock the message. 2 Select “Lock” to lock the message or “Unlock” to unlock the message, then press .
C H 6 115 C H 6 114 SAVED WEB ALERTS This is a folder that stores saved messages from the Inbox/Outbox. When a message includes a URL or web address, it stores in this area. SAVED 1 Press [MENU] . 2 2.1. Select a text message then press . The text message is displayed.
C H 6 117 C H 6 116 ERASE ALL QUICK TEXT ERASE MESSAGES 1 Press [MENU] . 2 1. To erase all the inbox messages, press . 3 Select [OK] or [CANCEL]. 2. To erase all the outbox messages, press . 3. To erase the saved messages, press . Read Msg : To erase all messages already read.
C H 6 119 C H 6 118 SETTINGS SETTINGS Press . Select “Disable” or “Enable” with Navigation Key. Press . OUTBOX 1 2 3 Press [MENU] . Press [MENU] . AUTO ERASE Press . Select “Disable” or “Enable” with Navigation Key. Automatically erases inbox/outbox messages when new messages arrive.
C H 6 120 SETTINGS C H 6 121 SETTINGS DIRECT VIEW 1 2 Press . Select “Off” or “On” with the Navigation Key. Off : Set to read msg through the Messaging Inbox menu. On : Set to read msg without going to Messaging Inbox menu. 3 Press . Press [MENU] .
SETTINGS WEB BROWSING Chapter 7 123 C H 6 C H 7 122 This chapter addresses Internet services and web browsing. For more detailed information contact your service provider. START INTERNET BROWSER BROWSER MENU ENTRY MODE 1 2 Press . Select “Alpha Mode” or “T9 Mode” with the Navigation Key.
START INTERNET BROWSER BROWSER MENU C H 7 125 C H 7 124 ACCESS THE INTERNET 1 To start your Internet browser and access websites through your wireless handset, press [MENU] or . BACK 1 To return to the previous page, press [MENU], then press . HOME 1 To display the homepage, press [MENU], then press .
BROWSER MENU SAFETY AND WARRANTY This chapter addresses the safety guidelines and precautions to follow when operating your phone. Before operating your phone, please be aware of all the safety details. This chapter contains the terms and conditions of services and the warranty for your phone.
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES 129 C H 8 C H 8 128 Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES 131 C H 8 C H 8 130 The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FCC RF EXPOSURE 133 C H 8 C H 8 132 PRECAUTIONS Your Handheld Portable Telephone is a high quality piece of equipment. Before operating, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC Adaptor (2) Battery and (3) Product Using Battery.
SAR INFORMATION SAR INFORMATION 135 C H 8 C H 8 134 THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
137 136 C H 8 C H 8 On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids.
139 138 FDA CONSUMER UPDATE FDA CONSUMER UPDATE 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe.
141 140 FDA CONSUMER UPDATE FDA CONSUMER UPDATE C H 8 C H 8 Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
PROTECT YOUR WARRANTY 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY C H 8 143 C H 8 142 Read your Warranty carefully, with the special consideration to paragraph seven of the Limited Warranty for your unit. “Warranty does not apply to... or to any product or part thereof which has suffered through alteration.
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY C H 8 144 In addition, you may telephone us at (800) 962-8622, or email us at HandsetHelp@Pantech.com THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED T.
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