Aiwa PT-H99 User manual

Personal Communication
Telephone
PT-H99
Than you for choosing Aiwa PT-H99.
This operating manual contains the
information you need to get the most of
your new telephone. Please read it
carefully, and save it for future reference.
8Z-PD3-905-01
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Operating
Manual
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T
able of Contents
Chapter 4: Recording voice
messages and Auto answer
Recording voice memo or
communication .............................. 50
Enabling the auto answer function ....... 52
Recording an original answer
message ........................................ 54
Setting time to start auto answer
message ........................................ 56
Chapter 5: Useful features
Using the alarm .................................... 58
Using the scheduler ............................. 60
Entering a text memo ........................... 63
Protecting your phone from an
unauthorized use ........................... 65
Turning on/off the operate tone ............ 68
Conserving the battery power during
standby .......................................... 69
Turning on/off the display
illumination..................................... 70
Making an original melody as the
ringer ............................................. 71
Changing the display to show image
and clock ....................................... 74
One-touch dialing ................................. 78
Turning on the subaddress dialing ....... 79
Using location report function .............. 80
Using PT-H99 for data
communication .............................. 84
Displaying/storing/restoring current
settings .......................................... 86
Resetting a function to the factory
setting ............................................ 90
Chapter 6: Sending and receiving
a short mail (S-mail)
Sending an S-mail................................ 92
Receiving an S-mail ............................. 95
Returning an S-mail to the sender ....... 96
Using preset message ......................... 97
Setting automatic display ................... 101
Setting the Continue mode ................ 103
Sending an S-mail in incoming/outgoing
message history .......................... 104
Deleting the S-mail............................. 105
Chapter 8: Using PT-H99 as a
cordless phone and transceiver
Before using PT-H99 as a cordless
phone........................................... 126
Setting a mode for cordless phone .... 128
Using PT-H99 as a cordless phone ... 129
Using PT-H99 as a transceiver .......... 130
Safety Information .................................. 4
Introduction ............................................ 9
Chapter 1: Before using PT-H99
Names of parts and functions .............. 12
How to see the PT-H99 display............ 14
Charging the battery ............................ 16
Setting the language ............................ 18
Setting the calendar and time signal .... 19
When you need your phone number
and help ......................................... 20
Chapter 2: Basic operations
Making a call ........................................ 22
Answering a call ................................... 24
Adjusting the volume............................ 25
Holding the call .................................... 26
Locking the keys .................................. 26
Redialing a previous phone number .... 27
Setting to vibration mode ..................... 28
Selecting the ringer style...................... 29
Chapter 3: Using electronic phone
book
Entering text ......................................... 32
Using the accessory keyboard............. 35
Registering in the Phone Book ............ 38
Searching a phone number.................. 41
Editing and deleting Phone Book
data................................................ 43
Enabling the Black List/White List ........ 45
Using the voice label............................ 46
Appendix
Troubleshooting ................................. 134
PT-H99 Specifications........................ 136

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WARNING
Have the telephone repaired
Using a damaged or malfunctioning
telephone can result in fire, electric shock,
or injury.
If:
• the telephone emits an unusual noise,
smell, or smoke;
• water or other foreign matter gets inside
the phone;
• the telephone is dropped or damaged;
• the phone does not operate normally;
• the AC adaptor gets unusually hot (it’s
normal for the AC adaptor to be warm
while in use);
thenunplug theACadaptorfromthe outlet,
and return the phone to your dealer for
repairs.
The accessory AC adaptor is for use in
Thailand
The accessory AC adaptor is designed to
be connected to a 220 V household outlet.
Plugging it into a different power supply
voltage may result fire or electric shock.
Safety Information
Always follow correct procedures to operate your phone safely. Improper use may lead to
fire, electric shock, or injury. To avoid such problems, take care to read and heed the
following kinds of warnings.
Warning text is labeled differently according to the severity of problem that could occur
through failure to follow the operating instructions.
DANGER
Failure to head these warnings is likely to result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Failure to head these warnings could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Failure to head those warnings could result in injury or damage to property.
b
Do not open the case
Opening the case may result in electric
shock.
Don not use the phone where it could
get wet
Getting wet could cause the battery to
overheat,resultinginburns. Takeparticular
care when using the phone outside when it
is raining or snowing.
Do not use the phone while driving a
car
Usingthephonewhiledrivingcouldresultin
an accident.
Turn off the power in airplanes,
hospitals , and other places where
portable phone are not allowed
Your PCT may interfere with aircraft
electronicequipmentormedicalequipment
in hospitals, and result in an accident. Do
notuseyourphoneinaircraftornearmedical
equipmentinhospitals(inoperatingrooms,
treatment rooms, etc.).
Do not unplug the AC adaptor or
charger with wet hands
Touching these devices with wet hands
could result in electric shock.
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CAUTION
Do not place the phone in areas where
there is high humidity or dust, oil
smoke or steam, near heaters or in
direct sunlight.
Theseconditionscanresultinfireorelectric
shock.
Do not leave the phone in an
automobile with the windows closed
The interior of tightly closed automobiles
canreach100°C.Thiscancausethephone
to be damaged or result in fire.
Pay attention to traffic when walking
Concentrating on a phone conversation to
the exclusion of your surroundings while
walking could result in an accident.
Be careful of the antenna
Take care not to poke an eye with the
antenna. Be especially careful with little
children.
DANGER
• Do not charge the battery with anything
other than the designated charger.
• Donotuse thebatterywith anythingother
than the telephone for which it was
designed.
• Donotexposethebatterytofire,water,or
excessive heat.
• Do not short the battery terminals, Do not
carry or store the battery with small metal
objects,suchasballpointpens,necklaces,
coins, decorative pins, etc.
• Do not modify, disassemble, remobel or
directly solder the terminal.
• Do not use, place, or charge the battery
near fire, in direct sunlight, or in similarly
hot places. Exposure to excessive heat
can damage the battery’s protection
circuity.
• Do not deform the battery (as by hitting it
with a hammer). Do not disassemble or
modify the battery.
Safety Information
Use the AC adaptor correctly
To avoid fire or electric shock, always use
the AC adaptor according to the following
guidelines:
• DonotusetheACadaptorwithanydevice
other than the phone for which it was
designed.
• Do not cover or wrap the AC adaptor with
cloth or bedding.
• When unplugging the AC adaptor, do not
pull on the cord; grasp the plug and the
AC adaptor instead.
• Do not place the AC adaptor near hot
items.
Use the battery charger correctly
To avoid fire or electric shock, always use
thebatterychargeraccordingtothefollowing
guidelines:
• Do not use the battery charger with any
battery other than the phone for which it
was designed.
• Do not cover or wrap the battery charger
with cloth or bedding.
• Do not place the battery charger near hot
items.
Safety guidelines for lithium ion batteries
Please follow these guidelines to prevent accidents through leakage, overheating, or
damage of the lithium ion battery.
WARNING
• Do not place the battery in a microwave
oven or clothes dryer.
• Stopusingthebatteryifyounoticeleakage,
change in shape, change in color, or any
other irregularity.
• If the battery leaks or emits an unusual
odor, keep it away from open flame. The
leaking liquid could catch fire,
spontaneously combust, or explode.
If the battery leaks
If the leaking electrolytic solution contacts
skinor clothing,flushwithlargeamounts or
water. If the liquid comes in contact with an
eye, immediately wash with clean water
and quickly seek medical attention.
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Correct usage
To properly utilize your Aiwa PCT, please
observe the following guidelines:
• Your phone cannot be used in tunnels,
mountain valleys, and inside buildings
where radio signals don’t reach.
• Telephone calls cannot be placed or
received outside a PCT cell station’s
service area.
• Your PCT telephone uses digital
transmission, which makes it difficult for
eavesdroppers to listen in on your
conversation. However,itisnotimpossible
to decode and eavesdrop on PCT
transmissions using receivers that are on
the market, so use appropriate caution.
• Takecarenottoannoyotherpeoplewhen
using the phone in crowded or quiet
surroundings.
• Heedusagerestrictionpostedintheaters,
restaurant, libraries, hotel lobbies, etc.
• Using the phone near television sets or
radios may interfere with reception.
• Using the phone near metallic objects
may interfere with operation. If you need
to place the phone on a metal surface,
suchasasteeldesk,standthephoneinits
charger if possible.
Safety Information
Easy Shuttle - Simple, one-handed
operation
SimplyusetheEasyShuttle,locatedonthe
sideofthephone,to displayadesired item,
thenpresstheF/SELECTbuttontoactivate
it. Almost all operations, except for text
entry, can be performed easily with one
hand.
Digital - Clear, crisp, sound, secure
transmissions
Your Aiwa PCT uses digital transmissions
that are perfectly suited to multimedia. The
digital transmission method provides high
sound quality, and at the same time makes
it difficult for eavesdroppers to listen in on
your private conversation.
Vibration mode - vibrates rather than
rings when calls come in
Youcanusethevibrationmodeinsituations
wherearingingphonewoulddisturbothers.
Introduction
PT-H99’s features
Electronic Phonebook - store up to 300
entries
You don’t have your address book handy,
andyou don’tremember thenumber.What
doyoudo?WithyourAiwaPCT’sElectronic
Phonebook feature, this problem is a thing
ofthe past.Just enterthe person’sname to
search for the number and display it on the
screen.
Accessory Keyboard - handy, cordless
keyboard for text entry
Acompactaccessorykeyboardisavailable.
Itusesinfraredraysfortransmissionofdata
so you can use it whenever and wherever
you enter bulk text.
Accessories
Make sure you have all your phone’s accessories.
Charger Rechargeable battery pack

Chapter 1:
Before using PT-H99 Names of parts and functions .............. 12
How to see the PT-H99 display............ 14
Charging the battery ............................ 16
Setting the language ............................ 18
Setting the calendar and time signal .... 19
When you need your phone number
and help ......................................... 20

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Names of parts
Names of parts and functions
Easy Shuttle
Functions
1Enable you to hear the voice of the
party you are talking with.
2Used in almost all operations: displays
redialnumbersandPhoneBookentries
backandforth,displaysselectionitems
back and forth, and shifts the input
column in text entry.
3Usedwhenyouselectasettingfunction.
4Allow you to make and receive calls,
andcancelan operationtoreturntothe
previous or communication display
during communication.
5Allow you to turn on/off the power by
pressing and holding for one second
and longer, end a call, and cancel an
operation to return to the previous or
standby display.
6Hold a call, and clear input.
7Pick up your voice.
8Before using your phone, pull it up.
9Flash when a call comes in, and lights
up when the battery is on charge.
0Guide you when you use PT-H99 by
displayingthestatusofthephone,dialed
number, etc.
!Allow you to enter phone numbers and
characters.
@Enableyoutouseanoptionalearphone/
microphone(ø2.5)byconnectinghere.
#Enable you to connect a data terminal.

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How to see the PT-H99 display
1 Power and signal strength
Appearwhenyourphoneisintheservice
range. If it disappears, your phone is
out of the service range.
Show the strength of the signal. If it
disappears, the signal is faint.
2 Standby Mode
Public mode: you can use PT-H99 as
an ordinary portable telephone.
Private mode: you can use PT-H99 as
a cordless phone.
Transceiver: you can use PT-H99 as a
transceiver.
Appear when the PCT is in standby
mode.
Appear when the phone line is
connected.
According to the setting of your phone, some items of the follwing display appear.
3 Calling method
Ringing. The lower icon shows the
volume level.
If the ringer volume is set to off, this
item appears instead of ringing one.
Vibration
4 Text input mode
During text input mode, either of following
icons appears.
Thai*
English*
Accessory keyboard is in effect.
Thai (Caps locked)**
English (Caps locked)**
Charactersenteredon the accessory
keyboardare ready tobesent toyour
PCT.
* When you select an input type where
every pressing a key on the keyboard
enters a corresponding character, the
languageiconchangestotheonewithan
underline. (See page 37.)
** Appear only when the accessory
keyboard is in effect.
5 Auto answer
AppearwhenAutoanswerisineffect.
6 Battery level and other
Indicate the approximate remaining
power in 3 levels.
: Full
: Medium
: Drib
: Empty
Appearwhensecuritylockisineffect.
Appearwhentheprovidedmemories
for recording are used up.
Appearwhenacableisconnectedto
the data terminal connector on PCT.
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Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using PT-H99 for the first time.
Warning:
• BesuretopoweroffPT-H99beforeremovingtherechargeablebatterypack.Removing
the battery pack while the phone is powered on may result in loss of stored data.
• Grasp the power connector and unplug the battery pack or the AC power adaptor. Do
not pull the cable or code.
1Mounting the battery pack.
1Remove the battery cover.
2Connectthebatterypack’sconnector
and the PT-H99’s connector.
Orient the connector as shown.
Reroute the battery cable inside the
telephone case as shown.
3Replacethebattery cover
2Connect the charger to the AC
adaptor. PlugintheACadaptor.
Use only the supplied AC adaptor
(AC-D905T).
3Place the phone in the charger,
thenpushthephonebackwards
to lock it.
Thedisplayshows thefollowing,evenif the
power is turned off.
Display Reception
lamp
While charging CHARGING On
When fully charged CHARGED Off
You can leave the phone in the charger
after it is fully charged.
Note:
Insertthe phoneinto thechargersothat
the front of the phone is facing the front
ofthecharger.Thebatterywillnotcharge
if the phone is inserted backwards.
Warning:
It is normal for the AC adaptor to get
warm when in use. If it becomes
extremely hot, unplug it from the outlet.
Locating the charger:
Place the charger on a flat, stable surface.
Charging with the phone powered on
Simply insert the phone into the charger.
The phone will ring when an incoming call
arrives, even if it is in the vibration mode.
Removing the phone from the charger
Pull the top of the phone forward slightly
and lift it up.
Hints:
• Rechargethephonebeforethebattery
level gets extremely low. Battery
capacity will not be diminished by
frequent recharging.
• Remove the battery pack from the
phone if you don’t use it for a long
period of time.
• If the phone is left unused for long in
the low battery state, it may become
impossible to recharge the battery.
Red
black
DC 9 V jack
Reception lamp
AC adaptor
(supplied)
Electric outlet
battery pack
telephone battery cable
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Setting the language
1Press and hold for one
second or longer to turn on the
power.
Thepoweristurnedon,andthefollowing
display appears.
2Press , , and
successively.
3Turn the Easy Shuttle to select
a language icon.
4Press .
The normal display returns after a few
seconds.
Your PT-H99 supports Thai and English. The default setting is Thai. You can change the
language as follows.
Hint:
In step 3, you can also use the numeric
button.
1: Thai
3: English
You do not need to press F/SELECT in
step 4.
Setting the calendar and time signal
Date and time are not set at the factory. You need to set them when you use your PCT for
the first time.
You can also set the time signal so that your PT-H99 beeps every hour. However, PT-H99
does not beep when it is powered off or when you are dialing, talking, or doing a setting
operation.
To set date and time:
1In standby mode, press ,
, and successively.
2Key in the date and time with
the numeric buttons.
blinks to prompt your input.
You can also use the Easy Shuttle to
move the input cursor.
3Press to end the setting.
The normal display returns after a few
seconds.
To set the time signal:
1In standby mode, press ,
, and successively.
2Turn the Easy Shuttle to select
“ON”.
3Press .
The normal display returns after a few
seconds.
Hint:
In step 2, you can also use the numeric
button.
1: On
3: Off
You do not need to press F/SELECT in
step 3.
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When you need your phone number and help
Whenyouforgetyourphonenumber,youcandisplayit.Youcanalsodisplaytheexplanation
of functions and operation when you need it.
To display your phone number:
1Either during standby mode or
communication, press and
successively.
2 Press duringstandbymodeor
press during communication.
The normal display returns.
To display help:
1In standby mode, press
and successively.
2TurntheEasyShuttletodisplay
the information you need.
3Press toreturntothenormal
display.
Hint:
Whenthemessageistoolonganddoes
notfitwithindisplayarea,pressXorC
to scroll it.
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Chapter 2:
Basic operations Making a call ........................................ 22
Answering a call ................................... 24
Adjusting the volume............................ 25
Holding the call .................................... 26
Locking the keys .................................. 26
Redialing a previous phone number .... 27
Setting to vibration mode ..................... 28
Selecting the ringer style...................... 29
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Adjusting the volume
To adjust the ringer volume:
1In standby mode, press ,
, and successively.
The current ringer volume level is
displayed.
OFF: No sound ( )
Volume 1: Quiet ( )
Volume 2: Normal ( )
Volume 3: Loud ( )
2Turn the Easy Shuttle.
Upward: Increases the volume.
Downward: Decreases the volume.
After the adjustment, the phone rings at
the level you selected.
3Press .
The normal display returns after a few
seconds.
To adjust the receiver volume:
Duringcommunication,turnthe
Easy Shuttle.
Upward: Increases the volume.
Downward: Decreases the volume.
1: Lowest
2: Normal (Default)
3: Higher
4: Highest
The normal display returns after a few
seconds.
You can adjust both the ringer volume and the receiver volume.
Answering a call
1Pressandhold foronesecond or longer topoweronandenterthe
standby mode.
The following display appears.
Forthedisplayinthestandbymode,see
page 14.
Topreventfromaccidentalkeyoperation,
you can lock the keys. (See page 26.)
2When your phone rings, press .
You can talk with the calling party.
You can also press other numeric keys.
The number of the calling party is displayed.
If the calling party’s telephone number is registered in the phone book, the name is
displayed.
To end the call:
Press .
The PT-H99 displays the elapsed time of
the communication, and returns to the
standby mode.
To turn the power off:
Press and hold for one second or
longer.
Reception lamp blinks
during ringing.
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Redialing a previous phone number
Your PT-H99 memorizes the phone numbers of the last 20 calls you made and answered.
You can search these phone numbers and dial them. If the searched phone number is
registered in the phone book, the name is displayed.
1In standby mode, turn the Easy
Shuttle upward once.
Thephonenumberyoudialedlastorthe
phone number of the call you answered
last is displayed.

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Setting to vibration mode
PT-H99 has three modes, ringing, ringing and vibration, or vibration, to notify you of an
incoming call.
1In standby mode, or during
communication, press ,
, and successively.
BELL: Ringing only (default)
VIBRATION: Vibration only
VIB & BELL: Ringing and vibration
2Turn the Easy Shuttle to select
a mode icon, then press .
YourPT-H99vibratesforafewseconds
whenyouselect“VIBRATION”or“VIB&
BELL”.
The normal display returns after a few
seconds.
Hint:
In step 2, you can also use the numeric
button.
1: BELL
2: VIBRATION
3: VIB & BELL
Display after your selection:
When you select “BELL”:
When you select “VIBRATION”:
When you select “VIB & BELL”:
Selecting the ringer style
You can set the ringer style to one of the 15 patterns for each public call with or without
number notification, private call, S-mail call, P-mail DX call, and data call. The following
procedure shows an example to set the ringer style for the private calls to pattern 05.
1In standby mode, press ,
, and successively.
The ringer style setting display for the
public call with number notification is
displayed.
2Turn the Easy Shuttle for the
call category you want to set.
Turn the Easy Shuttle downword twice
inthisexample,andthefollowingdisplay
will appear.
3Press to enter the setting
mode.
4Turn the Easy Shuttle to select
the tone pattern you want.
Each time you turn it, the selected tone
pattern will sound.
5Press .
The normal display returns after a few
seconds.
Hints:
• Instep2,youcanalsousethenumeric
button.
1: PUB WITH CLI
2: PUB NON CLI
3: PRIVATE
4: S-MAIL
5: P-MAIL DX
6: DATA MODE
YoudonotneedtopressF/SELECTin
step 3.
• Instep4,youcanalsousethenumeric
buttons.
Press 0and 5buttons successively in
this example, and the tone pattern 05
will sound.
Factory settings:
Whenpurchased,thePT-H99ringerstyleis
set as follows:
• Public call with number
notification 01
• Public call without number
notification 02
• Private call 03
• S-mail call 04
• P-mail DX call 05
• Data call 08
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Chapter 3:
Using electronic
phone book
Entering text ......................................... 32
Using the accessory keyboard ............. 35
Registering in the Phone Book ............ 38
Searching a phone number.................. 41
Editing and deleting Phone Book
data................................................ 43
Enabling the Black List/White List ........ 45
Using the voice label ............................ 46
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In English input mode:
You need to enter text such as when you register in the Phone Book and send mails.
Your PT-H99 supports Thai and English languages, and you can switch to either
language.
Entering text
Textinput is madeby pressing anumeric key, pressingthe key anumber of timesto get the
target character, and repeating these actions. Every time you press a numeric key, the
character changes as follows
In Thai input mode:

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Using the accessory keyboard
You can use the accessory keyboard when you enter long text.
Entering text
1During text input mode in the
Phone Book, press to
change the language.
See page 38 for how to use the Phone
Book. Language indicator
: Thai
: English
2Press 2 times.
3Press 6 times.
4Press 8 times.
5Turn the Easy Shuttle once.
Touse thesamekey, youneed to move
the input cursor to the next column.
6Press 8 times.
7Press 8 times.
Hint:
If you pressed a wrong key, press INT/
CLR/HOLD to delete the character.
Pressing and holding INT/CLR/HOLD
foronesecondorlonger todeleteallthe
characters when they are definded.
Example: to input “Terry” on the Phone Book
To insert the batteries:
Before using the accessory keyboard, insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied) as
illustrated below.
1Open the cover of the
battery compartment.
2Insert the first battery (R03/AAA) with
the )and (marks properly aligned.

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Buttons on PCT
Easy Shuttle upward
Easy Shuttle downward
Changes the language between Thai and English when
keying in.
Changes the input type:
Every pressing a key on the keyboard enters a
corresponding character.
The input cursor appears at the end of the input line.
The language icon has an underline while in this
mode.
Selectadesiredcharacterbypressinganumerickey
twice or more continuously, as you do on your PCT.
Theinput cursorappearsonlywhenyou usethe
or key on the keyboard.
Switches the caps lock between on and off.
While the caps lock is on, the language icon displayed
looks as follows.
or
Keys on keyboad
,
or
or
To enable the keyboard:
1In standby mode, press and
hold for one second or
longer to show icon.
V
2Press and hold on the
keyboard for one second or
longer.
You can enter characters with the
keyboad.
To disable the keyboard:
1In standby mode, press and
hold for one second or
longer.
To set the accessory keyboard:
Open the Keyboard cover, and place PT-H99 as illustrated.
Be sure the infrared sensors (a, b) are lined up behind each other.
a
b
key
Using the accessory keyboard
Hint:
The following keys on the keyboard function as the same as the buttons on PT-H99:
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