Cricket TXTM8 User manual

CRICKET TXTM8™
CRICKET TXTM8™ OM8026C
User Guide
CRICKET TXTM8™
Manual De Usuario

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1 Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. BEFORE USING TXTM8
BEFORE USING .............................................................................................. 3
INSIDE THE PACKAGE ........................................................................................................ 3
HANDSET DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................... 3
KEY DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 4
DISPLAY INDICATORS ....................................................................................................... 4
INSTALL BATTERY............................................................................................................. 5
REMOVE BATTERY ............................................................................................................ 5
CHARGING YOUR BATTERY ................................................................................................ 5
BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION ................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 2. BASIC OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION ......................................................................................... 8
TURNING THE PHONE ON/OFF ........................................................................................... 8
ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU ............................................................................................. 8
USING THE WIDGETS MENU .............................................................................................. 8
MENU SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 1
MAKING A CALL ............................................................................................................. 11
ANSWERING CALLS ........................................................................................................ 11
MISSED CALL NOTIFICATION ........................................................................................... 11
WAIT/PAUSE FEATURE .................................................................................................... 11
ANSWERING A CALL ....................................................................................................... 12
3-WAY CALLING ............................................................................................................. 12
CALL WAITING FUNCTION ............................................................................................... 12
CALLING A NUMBER FROM CONTACTS ............................................................................. 12
ADJUSTING VOLUME ...................................................................................................... 12
ADJUSTING THE CALL VOLUME ........................................................................................ 12
CALLER ID FUNCTION ..................................................................................................... 12
VIBRATE ON/OFF MODE .................................................................................................. 13
SPEAKERPHONE MODE ................................................................................................... 13
USING AUTO KEYPAD LOCK FUNCTION ............................................................................. 13
AVAILABLE OPTIONS DURING A CALL ............................................................................... 13
MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL ........................................................................................ 14
MAKING A CALL WITH LETTERS(EX. 1-8 -CRICKET) ......................................................... 14
USING THE microSD CARD .............................................................................................. 14
CHAPTER 3. MEMORY FUNCTION
MEMORY FUNCTION .................................................................................. 16
STORING A PHONE NUMBER ........................................................................................... 16
ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS ..................................................................... 18
ONE, TWO-TOUCH DIALING ............................................................................................. 18
CHAPTER 4. MENU FUNCTION
RECENT CALLS............................................................................................. 2
RECENT CALLS ............................................................................................................... 2
MISSED CALLS ............................................................................................................... 2
RECEIVED CALLS ............................................................................................................ 2
DIALED CALLS ............................................................................................................... 21
BLOCKED CALLS ............................................................................................................ 21
ALL CALLS .................................................................................................................... 22
CALL TIMERS ................................................................................................................. 22
CONTACTS .................................................................................................. 23
NEW ENTRY ................................................................................................................... 23
LIST ENTRIES ................................................................................................................. 23
MESSAGE GROUPS ......................................................................................................... 23
GROUPS ........................................................................................................................ 25
SPEED DIALS.................................................................................................................. 25
MY NAME CARD ............................................................................................................. 26
CAMERA ..................................................................................................... 27
CAMERA ....................................................................................................................... 27
BROWSER .................................................................................................. 28
STARTING BROWSER ...................................................................................................... 28
MOBILE WEB MENU ....................................................................................................... 28
GAMES & APPS ........................................................................................... 3
STARTING GAMES & APPS ............................................................................................... 3
DOWNLOADING APPLICATIONS ....................................................................................... 3
DOWNLOADING MELODIES/WALLPAPERS ......................................................................... 3
APPLYING MELODIES/WALLPAPERS ................................................................................. 3
CHECKING DATA FOLDER MEMORY .................................................................................. 3
DELETE APPLICATION ..................................................................................................... 3
TOOLS/UTILITIES ....................................................................................... 31
CALCULATOR .................................................................................................................. 31
CALENDAR ..................................................................................................................... 31
ALARM CLOCK ................................................................................................................ 32
WORLD CLOCK ............................................................................................................... 33
NOTEPAD ....................................................................................................................... 33
STOP WATCH .................................................................................................................. 34
VOICE COMMANDS ......................................................................................................... 34
VOICE COMMANDS SETTINGS .......................................................................................... 36
VOICE COMMANDS INFO ................................................................................................. 37
VOICE MEMO ................................................................................................................. 37
MEDIA GALLERY ......................................................................................... 38
MY SOUNDS ................................................................................................................... 38
MY IMAGES ................................................................................................................... 38
MY MUSIC ..................................................................................................................... 39
SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 4
SOUND SETTINGS ........................................................................................................... 4
DISPLAY SETTINGS ......................................................................................................... 42
PHONE SETTINGS ........................................................................................................... 43
CALL SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 45
MEMORY ....................................................................................................................... 46
BLUETOOTH ................................................................................................................... 46
USB SETTING ................................................................................................................. 48
PHONE INFO .................................................................................................................. 48
CHAPTER 5. MESSAGES MENU
MESSAGES.................................................................................................. 51
WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES .................................................................................... 51
NEW MESSAGE............................................................................................................... 51
VOICEMAIL .................................................................................................................... 52
INBOX ........................................................................................................................... 53
EMAIL ........................................................................................................................... 53
SENT ............................................................................................................................. 53
DRAFTS ......................................................................................................................... 54
SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................... 54
ERASE ........................................................................................................................... 55
CHAPTER . SAFETY AND WARRANTY
SAFETY ....................................................................................................... 57
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ............................................... 57
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FCC RF EXPOSURE .................................................................. 59
SAR INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 59
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY HAC FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES ... 59
FDA CONSUMER UPDATE ................................................................................................. 6
AVOID POTENTIAL HEARING LOSS. ................................................................................... 62
FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 63
WARRANTY ................................................................................................. 64
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY...................................................................................... 64
Contents
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This chapter provides important information about
using the TXTM8 including:
Inside the package
Handset description
Key descriptions
Display indicators
Install battery
Remove battery
Charging your battery
Battery handling information
Before Using TXTM8
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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
This package should include all items pictured below.
If any are missing or different, immediately contact the retailer where you purchased the phone.
HANDSET DESCRIPTION
1. Display Screen
2. Menu Left Soft Key
3. SEND Key
4. Speakerphone Key
5. Voicemail Key
6. Dialing Keypad
7. Mode Change Key
8. Vibrate Mode Key
9. OK Key
10. My Messaging Key
11. Microphone
12. QWERTY Keyboard
13. CLR Key
14. END Key
15. Contacts Right Soft Key
16. Directional Key
17. Earpiece
18. Headset Jack
19. Volume Keys
20. External Speaker
21. Self-Portrait Mirror
22. Camera Lens
23. Wrist Strap Eyelet
24. Charging Data Jack
25. AVR Key
26. Camera Key
27. microSD Card Slot
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Handset
Manual Lite
MANUAL LITE
Wall Charger
Battery Cover
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KEY DESCRIPTIONS
The following list correlates to the previous page’s phone illustration.
1. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone.
2. [ ] Menu/Left Soft Key: Press to display the Main menu or access the function listed above the key.
3. [ ] SEND Key: Press to make or receive a call. From idle mode, press to access the All Calls list.
4. [ ] Speakerphone Key: Press to turn Speakerphone On or Off.
5. [ ] Voicemail Key: Press and hold to automatically dial your voicemail system.
. Dialing Keypad: In idle mode, press to enter phone numbers.
7. [ ] Mode Change Key: Allows you to change between entering numbers and letters.
8. [ ] Vibrate Mode Key: Press and hold to turn Vibrate mode On or Off.
9. [ ] OK Key: Allows you to accept choices when navigating through a menu.
10. [ ] My Messaging Key: Press to access the My Messages Menu.
11. Microphone: Allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
12. QWERTY Keyboard: Press to enter numbers, letters, and characters using a full QWERTY keyboard interface.
13. [ ] CLR Key: When entering a phone number or text, press to delete a single space or character. Press and hold to delete entire words. Press this key
once in a menu to go back one level. In WAP applications mode, press to retrieve the last URL or press and hold to retrieve the home page URL. During
download mode, press to cancel the download.
14. [ ] END Key: Press and hold to turn the phone on off or press to end a call or browser. Within a menu, press to return to idle mode.
15. [ ] Contacts/Right Soft Key: Press to display Contacts or to access the function listed above the key.
1 . [ ] Directional Key: The Directional Key allows you to scroll through phone menu options or Widgets menu options.
17. Earpiece: The earpiece allows you to hear the other caller.
18. Headset Jack: Plug in the Headset Connector here to use a headset.
19. [ ] Volume Keys: Allows you to adjust the master volume in idle mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.
20. External Speaker: Music, Ringtones and Sounds are played through the speaker.
21. Self-Portrait Mirror: Displays your reflection when taking pictures.
22. Camera Lens: The lens of your built-in camera.
23. Wrist Strap Eyelet: Accessory eyelet (optional straps and lanyards - purchased separately).
24. Charging/Data Jack: Plug in the Wall Charger or USB Cable here.
25. [ ] AVR Key: In idle mode, press to activate ”Nuance VSuite 3.2“.
2 . [ ] Camera Key: Press to access Camera Viewfinder mode.
27. microSD Card Slot: You can insert a microSDTM memory card here to increase memory capacity.
DISPLAY INDICATORS
Icon Icon Descriptions
1X Signal Strength: 1X service is available.
Airplane Mode: Transmitting and receiving information is restricted.
Roaming: The phone is outside of the home service area.
Data Call: Data Session in progress.
Dormant: Phone is in a dormant state during a data call. Phone reverts to
Dormant mode when there hasn’t been activity on a page for some time —
the connection is still active and you can make and receive calls.
No Service: Phone cannot receive a signal from the system.
TTY: TTY mode is active.
Voice Call: A call is in progress.
* No icon indicates the phone is in idle mode.
GPS Icon: Location Service of your phone is Location On.
Bluetooth: Indicates Bluetooth power is on.
Bluetooth Active: Indicates Bluetooth Active mode.
Bluetooth Connected: Indicates Bluetooth Device is connected.
Bluetooth Discovery: Indicates Bluetooth Discovery Mode is on.
Icon Icon Descriptions
Battery Level: Battery charging level — the more blocks, the stronger the
charge.
AVR Active: Voice Commands are ready.
AVR Listening: Indicates the AVR system is providing you with audible
instructions.
Silent: Indicates the ringer volume is set to Silent.
Vibrate On: Indicates the ringer is set to Vibrate On.
Speakerphone: Speakerphone mode is active.
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Message: Indicates you have new message(s) urgent message(s).
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Voicemail: Indicates you have voicemail message(s) urgent voicemail
message(s).
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Text Voicemail: Indicates you have text voicemail message(s) urgent text
voicemail message(s).
Alarm On: Appears when an alarm is set.
Numeric Entry Mode: Enter numbers by pressing the corresponding key on
the keypad.
Alphabetical Entry Mode: Enter characters by pressing the key with the
desired characters.
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INSTALL BATTERY
1.Push down the top of the battery cover slot with your finger tip and slide it out to remove from the unit.
2.Slide the battery into the slot located at the bottom of the unit and press until it lays flat in the battery cavity.
3.Replace the battery cover by sliding the battery cover up until it snaps into place.
If the battery is not correctly placed in the compartment, the handset will not turn on and/or the battery may detach during use.
REMOVE BATTERY
1.To remove the battery cover, push down the top of the battery cover slot with your finger tip and slide the battery cover out from the unit.
2.Push the bottom of battery upwards while inserting your finger into the slot (1) and remove (2) the battery.
3.Replace the battery cover by sliding the battery cover up until it snaps into place.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERY
1.To charge the phone, open the Charging/Data Jack cover on the right side of the phone, and connect the charger adapter.
Plug the other end into a standard outlet.
2.To remove the adapter connection, squeeze the adapter’s side buttons (1) and pull (2).
•When you charge the battery with the phone power off, you will see a charging status screen.You cannot operate the phone until it is powered on.
•The battery is not fully 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.
•Battery operating time gradually decreases over time.
•If the battery fails to perform normally, you may need to replace the battery.
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BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION
DO’S
• Only use the battery and charger approved for use with the TXTM8.
• Only use the battery for its original purpose.
• Try to keep batteries in a temperature between 41 °F (5 °C) and 95 °F (35 °C).
If the battery is stored in temperatures above or below the recommended range, give it time to warm up or cool down before using.
• Store the discharged battery in a cool, dark, and dry place.
• Purchase a new battery when its operating time gradually decreases after fully charging.
• Properly dispose of the battery according to local laws.
DON’TS
• Don’t attempt to disassemble the battery – it is a sealed unit with no serviceable parts.
• Don’t accidentally short circuit the battery by carrying it in your pocket or purse with other metallic objects such as coins, clips and pens.
This may critically damage the battery.
• Don’t leave the battery in extremely hot or cold temperatures. Otherwise, it could significantly reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
• Don’t dispose of the battery by placing into a fire.
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This chapter addresses and explains the basic features
of your phone including:
Turning the phone on/off
ccessing the main menu
Using the widgets menu
Menu summary
Making a call
nswering calls
Missed call notification
Wait/Pause feature
nswering a call
3-Way calling
Call waiting function
Calling a number from contacts
djusting volume
djusting the call volume
Caller ID function
Vibrate on/off mode
Speakerphone mode
Using auto keypad lock function
vailable options during a call
Making an emergency call
Making a call with letters
(EX. 1-800-CRICKET)
Using the microSD card
Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
TURNING THE PHONE ON/OFF
TURNING THE PHONE ON
1. Press and hold the END Key until your display turns on and the tone sounds.
• If “Enter Lock Code” appears on the display, enter your 4-digit lock code to unlock your phone.
• The default lock code is the last 4 digits of your mobile number.
TURNING THE PHONE OFF
1. Press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, then press and hold the END Key until your display turns off.
• Immediately change or recharge the battery when “BATTERY LOW” appears on the display. Memory may possibly be damaged if the phone turns off
due to the battery completely draining.
• Turn the phone off before removing or replacing the battery. If the phone is on, unsaved data may be lost.
ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU
Your phone can be customized via the menu. Each function can be accessed by scrolling with the Directional Key or by pressing the number that corresponds
with the menu item.
1. To access the menu in idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, then press the Left Soft Key [Menu].
2. To scroll through the menu, press the Directional Key up, down, left or right.
3. To return to the previous page, press the CLR Key . To exit the current menu and return to the idle mode, press the END Key .
USING THE WIDGETS MENU
The Widget scroll menu (located at the left of the Idle screen) provides quick access to Widget features (features like Horoscope, Storefront, My Account,
Personalize, Weblinks, Weather and News) and keeps them organized and always accessible.
1. From idle mode, press the Directional Key up or down to scroll through the Widgets Menu, then press the OK Key [OK] to select the feature.
Widget Menu Icon Widget Menu Descriptions
Horoscope: View your daily horoscope.
Storefront: Download your favorite Graphics, Ringtones, Themes and even Ringback tones.
My Account: This option provides you with account specific information such as Balance Due, Date Due, Last Payment, Last Date and Flex Bucket.
Personalize: You can Add, Delete, Change and Move from your Widgets Menu.
Weblinks: Access Web services menu.
Weather: Check out the current forecast in your city.
News: Instantly access breaking news and top stories.
Information Sub Menu: Select to minimize information screen. Select to refresh information. Select to launch Browser and then setting to
Personalize features.
2. The selected Widget menu will be displayed. The Widget menu icon is displayed on the left hand side of the display.
3. To scroll through the Widget sub options, press the Directional Key up, down, left or right, then press the OK Key .
4. To return to the previous step, press the CLR Key . To exit the current Widget sub menu and return to the idle mode, press the END Key or press the
Directional Key up, down, left or right to select icon . Press the OK Key .
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Examples:
ADD NEW WIDGET MENU ITEMS
1. From idle mode, press the Directional Key up or down to select the Personalize Icon, then press the OK Key [OK].
2. Press the Directional Key right to select the Configure Widgets option, then press the OK Key [OK].
3. Press the Directional Key left or right to select Add Widget location, then press the OK Key .
4. Press the Directional Key up or down to scroll to the Widgets Catalog list.
5. Select the feature to add, then press the OK Key .
6. Press the Directional Key up or down to select the Add [Features Name], then press the OK Key .
REPLACE WIDGET MENU ITEM
1. From idle mode, press the Directional Key up or down to select the Personalize Icon, then press the OK Key [OK].
2. Press the Directional Key right to select the Configure Widgets option, then press the OK Key [OK].
3. Press the Directional Key left or right to select the feature you want to replace.
4. Press the Directional Key up or down to select Change, then press the OK Key .
5. Press the Directional Key up or down to scroll through the Widgets Catalog list.
6. Select the feature to replace, then press the OK Key .
7. Press the Directional Key up or down to select the Change to [Features Name], then press the OK Key .
The default Widget Menu items - Personalize, My Account and Storefront - cannot be Replaced.
MOVE WIDGET MENU ITEM
1. From idle mode, press the Directional Key up or down to select the Personalize Icon, then press the OK Key [OK].
2. Press the Directional Key right to select the Configure Widgets option, then press the OK Key [OK].
3. Press the Directional Key left or right to select the feature you want to move.
4. Press the Directional Key up or down to select Move, then press the OK Key .
5. Press the Directional Key left or right to scroll to change the position.
6. Press the Directional Key up or down to select Place, then press the OK Key .
The default Widget Menu items - Personalize, My Account and Storefront - cannot be Moved.
REMOVE WIDGET MENU ITEMS
1. From idle mode, press the Directional Key up or down to select the Personalize Icon, then press the OK Key [OK].
2. Press the Directional Key right to select the Configure Widgets option, then press the OK Key [OK].
3. Press the Directional Key left or right to select the feature you want to remove.
4. Press the Directional Key up or down to select Delete, then press the OK Key .
5. A confirmation window appears.
6. Press the Directional Key up or down to select Delete, then press the OK Key .
The default Widget Menu items - Personalize, My Account and Storefront - cannot be Deleted.
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