AirTyme GTX75 User manual

USER
GUIDE
USER GUIDE
USER
GUIDE
Some of the contents in this manual may
differ from your phone depending on the
software of the phone or your service provider.
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AirTyme Communications Pvt. Ltd. Intellectual Property
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of Personal Communications Devices, LLC. © 2011 AirTyme
Communications Pvt. Ltd. Intellectual Property. All rights reserved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. BEFORE USING YOUR AIRTYME TORRID
PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................. 6
HANDSET DESCRIPTION......................................................................................... 7
THE FUNCTION KEYS............................................................................................................ 8
DISPLAY INDICATORS........................................................................................................... 9
BATTERY USAGE .................................................................................................. 12
BATTERY INSTALLATION..................................................................................................... 12
BATTERY REMOVAL............................................................................................................ 12
BATTERY CHARGING .......................................................................................................... 13
USING SIM CARD ................................................................................................. 14
INSERTING THE SIM CARD ................................................................................................. 14
REMOVING THE SIM CARD ................................................................................................. 14
USING microSD CARD .......................................................................................... 15
INSERTING THE microSD CARD .......................................................................................... 15
REMOVING THE microSD CARD .......................................................................................... 15
USING QWERTY KEYPAD....................................................................................... 16
BLOCKING ANTENNA WHILE MAKING A CALL........................................................ 18
CORRECT/INCORRECT FINGER POSITION............................................................................ 18
BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION...................................................................... 19
IEEE STANDARD FOR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES FOR CELLULAR TELEPHONES ................ 19
CHAPTER 2. BASIC OPERATION
TURNING THE PHONE ON/OFF .............................................................................. 22
TOUCH SCREEN LOCK MODE ............................................................................... 22
USING SHORTCUT KEY......................................................................................... 22
IDLE SCREEN....................................................................................................... 23
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN................................................................................... 23
MENU SUMMARY................................................................................................. 27
12-UP MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................ 27
LANDSCAPE MODE MENU.................................................................................................. 29
BASIC FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................... 30
MAKING A CALL ................................................................................................................. 30
ANSWERING CALLS............................................................................................................ 31
WAIT/PAUSE FEATURE........................................................................................................ 31
CONFERENCE CALLING ...................................................................................................... 32
CALLER ID FUNCTION ........................................................................................................ 32
CALL WAITING FUNCTION................................................................................................... 32
ADJUSTING VOLUME.......................................................................................................... 33
MAKING AN INTERNATIONAL CALL ..................................................................................... 33
DURING A CALL.................................................................................................... 34
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MUTE (UNMUTE) ................................................................................................................ 34
SPEAKERPHONE................................................................................................................. 34
RECENT CALLS .................................................................................................................. 34
FIND NAME........................................................................................................................ 34
MESSAGING....................................................................................................................... 35
BLUETOOTH....................................................................................................................... 35
MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL ............................................................................ 36
112 IN LOCK MODE............................................................................................................ 36
112 USING ANY AVAILABLE SYSTEM .................................................................................. 36
CHAPTER 3. MEMORY FUNCTION
STORING A PHONE NUMBER ................................................................................ 38
ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS........................................................ 40
USING QWERTY KEYBOARD................................................................................................ 41
STANDARD INPUT MODE.................................................................................................... 42
NUMERIC MODE................................................................................................................. 42
SYMBOL MODE.................................................................................................................. 43
EMOTICON MODE .............................................................................................................. 43
MAKING A CALL THROUGH THE CONTACT LIST..................................................... 44
ONE-TOUCH DIALING ......................................................................................................... 44
CHAPTER 4. TORRID TIPS & TRICKS
TORRID TIPS & TRICKS......................................................................................... 46
NAVIGATING & TOUCH SCREEN TIPS................................................................................... 46
MESSAGING TIPS ............................................................................................................... 46
BROWSING TIPS................................................................................................................. 47
MUSIC TIPS........................................................................................................................ 47
CAMERA TIPS..................................................................................................................... 48
GENERAL TIPS ................................................................................................................... 49
CHAPTER 5. MENU FUNCTION
MULTIMEDIA ........................................................................................................ 52
CAMERA ............................................................................................................................ 52
MUSIC PLAYER................................................................................................................... 54
IMAGES ............................................................................................................................. 55
VIDEOS .............................................................................................................................. 56
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MESSAGING......................................................................................................... 57
CREATE NEW MESSAGE ..................................................................................................... 57
INBOX ................................................................................................................................ 58
OUTBOX............................................................................................................................. 59
SENT ................................................................................................................................. 60
DRAFTS ............................................................................................................................. 61
CAMERA .............................................................................................................. 62
BROWSER............................................................................................................ 64
FAVORIES........................................................................................................................... 64
ENTER URL ........................................................................................................................ 65
HISTORY ............................................................................................................................ 65
SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................... 66
SNAPTU............................................................................................................... 67
NIMBUZZ ............................................................................................................. 67
FILE MANAGER .................................................................................................... 68
RINGTONES & AUDIO.......................................................................................................... 70
IMAGES ............................................................................................................................. 71
VIDEOS .............................................................................................................................. 71
PHONE BOOK....................................................................................................... 73
FIND NAME........................................................................................................................ 73
ADD NEW........................................................................................................................... 79
GAMES & APPS .................................................................................................... 81
APPS ................................................................................................................................. 81
GPS ..................................................................................................................... 85
ORGANIZER & TOOLS ........................................................................................... 86
CALENDAR......................................................................................................................... 86
ALARM .............................................................................................................................. 87
CALCULATOR ..................................................................................................................... 88
TIP CALCULATOR ............................................................................................................... 88
TO DO................................................................................................................................ 89
WORLD TIME ..................................................................................................................... 89
NOTEPAD........................................................................................................................... 90
UNIT CONVERTER............................................................................................................... 91
VOICE MEMO ..................................................................................................................... 91
STOPWATCH ...................................................................................................................... 92
SIM TOOLKIT...................................................................................................................... 93
SETTINGS ............................................................................................................ 94
PROFILE............................................................................................................................. 94
DISPLAY............................................................................................................................. 96
BLUETOOTH....................................................................................................................... 98

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DATE & TIME.................................................................................................................... 100
PHONE............................................................................................................................. 102
CALL................................................................................................................................ 104
SECURITY ........................................................................................................................ 107
APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 110
CELL BROADCAST............................................................................................................ 112
CHAPTER 6. PC CONNECTIVITY
PC CONNECTIVITY.............................................................................................. 115
SET UP BLUETOOTH MODE FOR THE TORRID ................................................................... 116
PAIRING THE TORRID WITH A PC....................................................................................... 117
MAKING DIAL-UP NETWORKING ....................................................................................... 120
PAIRING A BLUETOOTH HEADSET TO THE TORRID ............................................................ 125
CHAPTER 7. SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY.............................................................................................................. 128
WARRANTY........................................................................................................ 154
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CHAPTER 1
BEFORE USING YOUR AIRTYME TORRID
CHAPTER 1. BEFORE USING YOUR TORRID
This chapter provides important information about your
TORRID handset including:
Package Contents
Handset Description
Battery Usage
Using SIM Card
Using microSD Card
Using QWERTY Keypad
Blocking Antenna while Making a Call
Battery Handling Information

PACKAGE CONTENTS
This package should include all items pictured below.
If any are missing or different, immediately contact the retailer where you
purchased the phone.
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Handset Standard Battery
Manual AC Charger

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HANDSET DESCRIPTION
Earpiece
Main Display
with Touch
Screen
Shortcut Key
QWERTY
Keypad
SEND Key END Key
Volume
Up/Down
Keys
VR Key
Camera
Key
Power and
Hold/ Screen
Lock Mode
Key
microSD/Ear Jack
or Charger slot
External
Speaker
Mirror
Camera
Lens
Microphone

HANDSET DESCRIPTION
THE FUNCTION KEYS
KEY Descriptions
Power/Screen Lock Mode Key
Press and hold to turn the phone on/off.
Short press to screen lock mode the phone.
Send Key
Press to make or receive a call or in idle mode, press to access
the All calls list.
End Key
Press to terminate a call or to return to idle mode.
Shortcut Key
Press to launch the Quick List such as Main Menu, Call,
Messaging, Browser, Music Player.
Voice Command Key
Press to activate Voice Command.
Camera Key
Press and Hold to launch the camera application in Idle or
main menu screen.
Side Volume Key
Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or
adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume key can also
be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different
menu options. Press to mute the incoming call ringer.
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DISPLAY INDICATORS
The idle mode display appears when you are not on a call or using the
menu. You must be in idle mode to dial a phone number.
Signal Strength
Current signal strength: the more lines, the stronger the signal.
GPRS Signal Strength
GPRS service is available.
EDGE Signal Strength
Edge service is available.
3G Signal Strength
3G service is available.
Airplane mode
No service
Indicates the phone cannot receive a signal from the system.
Roaming
Phone is out of home area.
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HANDSET DESCRIPTION
Text & Graphic Area
Display Indicators
Displays various icons.

HANDSET DESCRIPTION
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Call forward
Appears when your incoming phone calls are being forwarded
to another number.
Battery
Battery charging level — the more blocks, the stronger the
charge.
Battery charging
Indicates the battery is charging.
Missed call
Data call
Voice call
Alarm on
Appears when an alarm is set.
Scheduler on
Appears when a Scheduler event is set.
Profile Icon Status
Indicates Meeting, Headset or Outdoor mode is active.
Silent All
Phone is set to Silent - no sound will be made to notify you of
incoming calls or messages.
Vibrate All
Phone will vibrate to notify you of an incoming call.

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HANDSET DESCRIPTION
Bluetooth on
Indicates Bluetooth mode is active.
Bluetooth connected
Indicates Bluetooth Connected.
External memory
Indicates a microSD card is inserted.
Music player
Indicates Music player is active.
Secure WAP
Indicates Secure WAP connection.
Message Icon Status
Icons indicate Text message, MMS message, Voice mail, WAP
push, OTA, text message + voice mail, MMS message + voice
mail, WAP push + voice mail.
You’re also notified by a visual and audible alert.

BATTERY USAGE
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Place the battery (label side up) on the back of the phone so the metal
contacts match up on the battery and in the battery cavity.
2. Slide the battery down into the battery cavity until it locks into place.
BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Push up the release latch button, then slide the battery off the phone.
2. Lift the battery up and out of the battery cavity from the top of the
battery.
If the battery is not correctly placed in the compartment, the handset will
not turn on and/or the battery may detach during use.
Note
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BATTERY USAGE
BATTERY CHARGING
POWER CONNECTION
1. Plug the AC Charger into a standard outlet.
2. To access the charging port located on the upper side of your TORRID,
as seen on page 7, open the flap and plug the other end of the AC
Charger into the charging port. The battery must be installed onto the
phone to work properly.
3. The clearly marked, embossed arrow on the AC Charger adapter should
always be face-up on the same side as the display screen when it is
inserted into the TORRID phone. See the diagram below for proper
positioning and insertion of the AC Charger adapter into the phone. You
should never force the AC Charger adapter into the phone.
Note • When you charge the battery with the phone powered off, you will see a
charging status screen. You cannot operate the phone until it is powered on.
• The battery is not charged at the time of purchase.
• Fully charge the battery before use.
• It is more efficient to charge the battery with the handset powered off.
• The battery must be connected to the phone in order to charge it.
• Battery operating time gradually decreases over time.
• If the battery fails to perform normally, you may need to replace the
battery. Please refer to the Manufacturer's Warranty on page 154 for
further information.
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Embossed
arrow should
always face up

USING SIM CARD
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INSERTING THE SIM CARD
You’ll always need an SIM card to use your mobile phone. This contains
important information about your mobile phone and network. The message
“Insert SIM“ appears when the SIM card is not installed. Please take care
of your SIM card and don’t keep it near magnetic and electronic devices as
this can interfere with data storage and network operations.
1. Lift the battery out of the device.
2. Slide the SIM card in under the metal grooves in the SIM card slot.
Make sure the SIM card’s metal contacts are facing down and the cut
corner is at the upper left.
REMOVING THE SIM CARD
1. Lift the battery out of the device.
2. To remove the SIM card, push down on tab .
Slide it away from socket .

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USING microSD CARD
INSERTING THE microSD CARD
The microSD card stores sounds, images, photos and videos, music, and
other files. To install your microSD card:
1. With the microSD card slot opened and
the gold contacts facing down, insert the
microSD card into the slot.
2. Push the card in until it clicks into place.
Close the microSD card slot.
REMOVING THE microSD CARD
To remove the microSD card:
1. Open the microSD card slot. Use your thumb
to press and release the microSD card. It will
pop-out to allow you to remove the card.
2. Remove the card and close the microSD
card slot.
Memory cards with over 4 GB of storage capacity will not work with this
phone.
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USING QWERTY KEYPAD
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Your TORRID features a specifically designed QWERTY keyboard that
provides a superior typing experience for easy and comfortable text
writing for SMS notes and other functions. You can use all of the phone
functions with the keyboard either closed or open. When you open the
keyboard you have the extra benefit of a full messaging keyboard.
Caps/Shift Key
To type upper-case letters, hold down the Caps/Shift key and
then press one or more letter keys. To type upper-case letters
continuously, use the CAPS-LOCK mode. To change to the CAPS-
LOCK mode, press the FN Key then the Caps/Shift Key. Once the
CAPS-LOCK mode is set, you can type upper-case letters only. To
deactivate, press the FN Key then the Caps/Shift Key. To type an
upper-case letter for the first letter of a word only, simply press the
Caps/Shift key once. Then, the first letter you type will be upper
case while the rest will be lower-case.
Enter Key
Press the Enter key to insert a line break.

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USING QWERTY KEYPAD
FN Key
To type the special character or numbers that appear in orange on
the keys, press the applicable key while holding down the FN key. To
type special characters or numbers consecutively, use the FN-LOCK
mode. To change to the FN-LOCK mode, double-tap the FN key.
You can type special characters or numbers only in this mode. To
deactivate, double-tap the FN key again. To type a special character
or number for the first letter of a word only, simply press the FN key
once. Then, the first letter you type will be a special character or
number while the rest will be normal letters. To access other special
characters that do not appear on the keyboard, press FN + Space.
Back Key
Press to return to the previous page.
DEL Key
Press the Delete Key to delete a character to the left of the text
cursor. Press and hold to delete the entire entry.
TAB Key
Press the TAB Key to easily navigate between multiple windows.
Sym/Space Key
Press the Space Key to type a blank space.
Press the FN Key + Space Key, to open the Symbol Pad.
Arrow Key
Press the arrow keys for directional movement.
Numeric Key
Press the FN Key + Corresponding Key to enter the number.

BLOCKING ANTENNA WHILE
MAKING A CALL
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CORRECT/INCORRECT FINGER
POSITION
CORRECT FINGER POSITION INCORRECT FINGER POSITION
Note Your TORRID is equipped with an intenna. For optimal call quality, hold the
phone by the gripped edges on the side and avoid touching the top and
bottom of the phone.

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BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION
IEEE STANDARD FOR RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES FOR CELLULAR
TELEPHONES
•Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred.
•Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into
the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, or expose to
fire, explosion, or other hazard.
•Only use the battery for the system for which it was specified.
•Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with
the system per this standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger
may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
•Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic or conductive objects to
contact the battery terminals.
•Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified
with the system per this standard. Use of an unqualified battery may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
•Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
•Battery usage by children should be supervised.
•Provide an explanation of security implementation, per 10.2.1.
•Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a
service center for inspection.
•Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other hazard.