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
Before Using
Handset
Manual Lite
MANUAL LITE
Wall Charger
Battery Cover
Standard Battery
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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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MENU SUMMARY
Main Menu 2ND DEPTH 3RD DEPTH
1. Recent Calls 1. Missed Calls
2. Received Calls
3. Dialed Calls
4. Blocked Calls (“Blocked
Calls” appears only
when the restriction
for Incoming Calls is
set.)
5. All Calls
6. Call Timers
2. Messages 1. New Message
2. Voicemail
3. Inbox
4. Email
5. Sent
6. Drafts
7. Settings
8. Erase
1. Text Message
2. Picture Message
1. Notification
2. Entry Mode
3. Auto Save
4. Auto Erase
5. Auto Receive
6. Quick Text
7. Voicemail #
8. Callback #
9. Signature
1. Erase Inbox
2. Erase Drafts
3. Erase Sent
4. Erase All
3. Contacts 1. New Entry
2. List Entries
3. Message Groups
4. Groups
5. Speed Dials
6. My Name Card
4. Camera 1. Take a Picture
2. Picture Gallery
5. Browser
6. Games & Apps
7. Tools/Utilities 1. Calculator
2. Calendar
3. Alarm Clock
4. World Clock
Main Menu 2ND DEPTH 3RD DEPTH
7. Tools/Utilities 5. Notepad
6. Stop Watch
7. Voice Commands
8. Voice Memo
8. Media Gallery 1. My Sounds
2. My Images
3. My Music
9. Settings 1. Sound Settings
2. Display Settings
3. Phone Settings
4. Call Settings
5. Memory
6. Bluetooth
7. USB Setting
8. Phone Info
1. Ringer Volume
2. Call Sounds
3. Msg Sounds
4. Service Alerts
5. Power On/Off
6. Open/Close Sound
7. Key Tone
8. Charge Alert
1. My Banner
2. Backlight Duration
3. Contrast
4. Wallpaper
5. Screensaver
6. Dial Fonts
7. Menu Type
1. Airplane Mode
2. Language
3. Menu Readout
4. Message Readout
5. Location
6. Security
7. System Select
8. Slide Close
1. Answer Options
2. Auto Retry
3. TTY Mode
4. One Touch Dial
5. DTMF
1. Save Options
2. Internal Memory
3. External Memory
4. Format Card
1. New Device
1. My Number
2. pESN
3. MEID
4. SW Version
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MAKING A CALL
1. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard and from idle mode enter the phone number (include the area code if needed). Press the SEND Key .
• To erase one digit at a time press the CLR Key .
• To erase the entire number, press and hold the CLR Key .
• When you place or receive a call from phone numbers stored in your Contact list with a entry name, the name will be displayed.
2. To end a call, press the END Key .
• If you activate the “Auto Retry” function, the phone will automatically re-dial the number (Refer to page 45).
• You can also place calls using Voice-Activated Dialing. Please refer to page 34 for more details.
ANSWERING CALLS
1. When your phone rings or vibrates, press the SEND Key to answer the incoming call. (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming
calls by opening the phone or by pressing any key.)
When you place or receive a call from phone numbers stored in your Contact list with an entry name, the name will be displayed.
2. To ignore incoming calls, press the Right Soft Key [Ignore].
If you want to turn off the call ringtone or vibration, press the Left Soft Key [Quiet].
3. To end a call, press the END Key .
In “Auto Answer” mode, a call is automatically answered after a preset number of ring tones (Refer to page 45).
MISSED CALL NOTIFICATION
When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call logo appears on the display.
TO DISPLAY THE MISSED CALL ENTRY FROM THE NOTIFICATION SCREEN:
1. Highlight the entry “View Now” and press the OK Key .
To view the Missed Call entries later, highlight the entry “View Later” and press the OK Key .
2. To dial the phone number, press the SEND Key .
TO DISPLAY A MISSED CALL ENTRY FROM IDLE MODE:
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], then select “Recent Calls” menu.
2. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard, then press “1. Missed Calls”.
3. Highlight the entry you wish to view, then press the OK Key [OK].
4. To dial the phone number, press the SEND Key .
WAIT/PAUSE FEATURE
Pauses are used for automated systems (i.e., voice mail or calling cards). Insert a pause after a phone number and then enter another group of numbers.
The second set of numbers is dialed automatically after the pause. This feature is useful for dialing into systems that require a code.
HARD PAUSE P
The phone stops dialing until you press the OK Key [SEND] to advance to the next number.
2 SEC PAUSE T
The phone waits 2 seconds before sending the next string of digits automatically.
1. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard, and from idle mode enter the phone number.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].
3. Press the Directional Key up or down to select the pause type, then the OK Key [OK]. “2 Sec Pause Hard Pause”.
4. Enter additional number(s) (pin number or credit card number).
5. Press the SEND Key to dial or the Left Soft Key [Save].
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ANSWERING A CALL
1. If your phone is set to “Slide Open” for “Answer Options,” simply open the phone to answer a call. If your phone is set to “Any Key” for “Answer Options,” press
any key to answer a call. If your phone is set to “Auto Answer” for “Answer Options,” calls are answered automatically with a 5 second delay. If your phone is
set to “Send Key” for “Answer Options,” only press the SEND Key to answer a call. For information on how to set your Answer Options, see page 45.
2. To end a call, press the END Key .
3WAY CALLING
With 3-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be applied for each of the two calls.
1. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard, enter the phone number you wish to call, then press the SEND Key .
2. Once you have established the connection, enter the second phone number you wish to call, then press the SEND Key again.
3. When you’re connected to the second party, press the SEND Key again to begin your 3-Way call.
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 calls are disconnected.
CALL WAITING FUNCTION
If you are on a call and you receive another incoming call, you will hear two beeps and the caller’s phone number will appear on the display. With Call Waiting,
you may put the active call on hold while you answer the other incoming call. To use Call Waiting:
1. To answer another call while on the phone, press the SEND Key . This places the first call on hold.
To switch back to the first caller, press the SEND Key again.
CALLING A NUMBER FROM CONTACTS
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, then press the Right Soft Key [Contacts].
2. Press the Directional Key up or down to select the Contacts entry then press the OK Key [VIEW].
3. Press the Directional Key up or down to select the phone number.
4. Press the SEND Key to place the call.
Pressing the Directional Key up or down to select the “LIST ENTRIES” and then pressing the Send Key will automatically dial the Default Number of the Contact entry.
If multiple numbers are saved in the “LIST ENTRIES”, press the Directional Key up or down to select the “LIST ENTRIES” and then press the Directional Key left or right to
select the number you want to dial. Then, press the Send Key .
ADJUSTING VOLUME
To adjust the master volume:
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, then press the Volume Keys up or down.
2. Select one of the following options and press the OK Key [SET] to save it.
• Silent
• Vibrate On
• Level 1 ~ Level 5
Press the Volume Keys up or down to adjust Earpiece volume during a call.
ADJUSTING THE CALL VOLUME
To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, press the Volume Keys up or down. Press the Volume Keys up to increase the volume level and
the Volume Keys down to decrease the level. In idle mode, you can also adjust the ringer volume by following the same steps.
CALLER ID FUNCTION
Caller ID displays the number of the person calling when your phone rings. If the caller’s identity is stored in Contacts, the name appears on the screen.
The Caller ID is stored in the Recent Calls Menu.
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VIBRATE ON/OFF MODE
Vibrate Mode mutes key tones and activates an alert for an incoming call or message. To activate Vibrate Mode:
1. From idle mode, slide out the QWERTY keyboard, then press and hold the # Key .
2. To disable Vibrate Mode, from the idle screen press and hold the # Key again.
SPEAKERPHONE MODE
The Speakerphone feature lets you hear audio through the speaker and talk without holding the phone.
1. To activate the Speakerphone in idle mode or while on a call, press the Speakerphone Key .
Conversely, press the Speakerphone Key again to deactivate the Speakerphone.
USING AUTO KEYPAD LOCK FUNCTION
To lock unlock the keypad:
1. When the Slide is closed, all your device keys are locked. To unlock them, press any key, “Press and hold OK Key to unlock keypad” displays, then press and
hold the OK Key [OK].
You can also open the slide to unlock the keypad.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS DURING A CALL
During a phone call, you can access the following features by pressing the Right Soft Key [Options]:
MUTE/UNMUTE
If you press Mute during a call, the person you are speaking with cannot hear you or any sounds from your side of the conversation. However, you can still hear them.
1. Press the Left Soft Key [Mute Unmute].
MESSAGES
To send Messages during a call:
1. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], slide out the QWERTY keyboard, and press “1. Messages”.
CONTACTS
To view your Contacts list during a call:
1. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], slide out the QWERTY keyboard, and press “2. Contacts”.
RECENT CALLS
To view your Recent Calls list during a call:
1. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], slide out the QWERTY keyboard, and press “3. Recent Calls”.
CONNECT BLUETOOTH
To access the Bluetooth menu during a call:
1. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], slide out the QWERTY keyboard, and press “4. Connect Bluetooth”.
If an Audio device is connected, “To Phone To Headset” is displayed in the options menu instead of “Connect Bluetooth”.
SPEAKER PHONE ON/OFF
To activate the Speakerphone during a call:
1. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], slide out the QWERTY keyboard, and press “5. Speaker Phone On Off”.
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MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL
The 911 feature automatically places the phone in the Emergency Call Mode when you dial the preprogrammed emergency number, 911.
It also operates in Lock Mode and out of the service area.
911 IN LOCK MODE
To make an Emergency Call in Lock Mode:
1. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard, enter “911”, then press the SEND Key .
2. The call connects.
3. The phone maintains Emergency Mode for 5 minutes. When the call ends, the phone returns to Lock Mode.
911 USING ANY AVAILABLE SYSTEM
To make an Emergency Call using any available system:
1. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard, enter “911”, then press the SEND Key .
2. The call connects.
3. The phone will stay in Emergency Mode for 5 minutes. While the phone is in Emergency Mode, the phone can receive an incoming call from any available
system or you can make outgoing calls even in Emergency Callback Mode. In this case, making a call can automatically end the Emergency Callback Mode.
The 911 call does not appear in the Recent Call list.
MAKING A CALL WITH LETTERSEX. 1800CRICKET
1. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard and from idle mode enter the phone number including letters. Press the SEND Key .
While entering the phone number, press and hold the Mode Change Key to lock in alphabetical entry mode. To change alphabetical entry mode to numeric mode, press and hold the
Mode Change Key again. If you enter the key that is not assigned to number, it shall not be displayed on the screen.
USING THE microSD CARD
The microSD card stores sounds, images, photos, music, and other files.
The microSD card is sold separately and is not included with your phone.
INSTALLING THE microSD CARD
To install a 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. “Memory card detected” will appear on the display.
Close the microSD card slot.
To prevent possible damages, please keep microSD card slot closed at all times regardless of whether the microSD card is inserted or not.
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 allowing you
to remove the card.
2. Remove the card and close the microSD card slot.
• When you insert the microSD card, make sure contact terminals are facing down.
• Do not remove the microSD card while reading or writing files. Otherwise it could be damaged.
• Only use a microSD card with your TXTM8.
• microSD cards with more than 4GB storage capacity may cause a decrease in the phone performance.
HOW IS MUSIC TRANSFERRED?
Transfer from PC to Handset via USB Cable Transfer from PC to Handset via Memory card
MP3 Songs Yes Yes
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This chapter addresses memory functions including:
Storing a phone number
Entering letters, numbers & symbols
One, Two-touch dialing
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STORING A PHONE NUMBER
The Contact List stores up to 1,000 entries.
ADDING A NEW ENTRY
1. From idle mode, slide out the QWERTY keyboard, then enter the phone number you want to save.
2. Press the Left Soft Key [Save].
3. Press the Directional Key up or down to select “New Entry”, then press the OK Key [OK].
4. Press the Directional Key up or down to select the type of phone number you want to save, then press the OK Key [OK].
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Use Existing Entry to add another phone number to a contact already stored in memory.
5. Enter a name for the phone number (up to 32 characters), then press the OK Key [SAVE].
6. “ Entry saved” appears, then the phone returns to idle mode.
OPTIONS TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR CONTACTS
Once the basic phone number and name information is stored in your Contacts, you can edit and or customize the entries.
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts], then press the Directional Key up or
down to highlight the Contacts entry you want to edit.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select “Edit” to access the Edit Entry Screen.
3. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the information field you want to customize. Additional fields include:
Name Mobile Home Work E-mail 1 Group Picture Ringtone Mobile 2 Fax E-mail 2
4. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard, change the data as necessary, then press the OK Key [SAVE] to save.
CHANGING GROUPS
To organize your contacts into groups:
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts], then press the Directional Key up or
down to highlight an entry.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select “Edit”.
3. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight ”Group”.
4. Press the Directional Key left or right to select the group.
No Group Family Friends Colleagues Business
5. Press the OK Key [SAVE] to save.
CHANGING THE CALL RINGTONE
To identify who is calling by setting different ringtones for different contacts in your Contact List:
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts], then press the Directional Key up or
down to highlight an entry.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select “Edit”.
3. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight ”Ringtone”, then press the Right Soft Key [Add].
4. Press the Directional Key up or down to select the new ringtone, then press the OK Key [OK].
Press the Left Soft Key [Play] to listen to a highlighted ringtone before you press the OK Key [OK]. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select ”File Info“ to display selected
ringtone information or select "Rename", then enter new ringtone name.
5. Press the OK Key [SAVE] to save.
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Memory unction
ADDING OR CHANGING THE PICTURE ID
To select a picture or graphic to assign to a Caller ID:
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts], then press the Directional Key up or
down to highlight an entry.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select “Edit”.
3. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight ”Picture””, then press the Right Soft Key [Add].
4. Press the Directional Key up, down, left or right to select a picture, then press the OK Key [OK].
5. When completed, press the OK Key [SAVE] to save.
ADDING OR CHANGING AN EMAIL ADDRESS
To enter or add an E-mail address to a Contact entry:
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts], then press the Directional Key up or
down to highlight an entry.
2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select “Edit”.
3. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight ”E-mail 1” or ”E-mail 2”.
4. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard, enter an E-mail address, then press the OK Key [SAVE] to save.
EDITING CONTACT ENTRIES
ADDING A PHONE NUMBER FROM IDLE MODE
1. From idle mode, slide out the QWERTY keyboard, and then enter the phone number you want to save (up to 32 digits).
2. Press the Left Soft Key [Save].
3. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight ”Existing Entry”, then press the OK Key [OK].
4. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the existing Contacts entry, then press the OK Key [OK].
5. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the phone number type, then press the OK Key [OK].
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6. If a phone number is already assigned to the item you selected, press the Left Soft Key [No] or Right Soft Key [Yes] while ”Entry is already assigned,
Overwrite?” is being displayed. If nothing is currently assigned to the phone number item, press the OK Key [OK].
7. “ Entry updated” appears, then the phone returns to idle mode.
ADDING A PHONE NUMBER FROM THE CONTACT LIST SCREEN
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, then press the Right Soft Key [Contacts]. Your Contact entries display
alphabetically.
2. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the Contacts entry you want to edit, press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select “Edit”.
3. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the phone number field you want to add, slide out the QWERTY keyboard, enter the number,
then press the OK Key [SAVE] to save. A confirmation message appears.
EDITING STORED PHONE NUMBERS
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, then press the Right Soft Key [Contacts]. Your Contact entries display
alphabetically.
2. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the Contacts entry you want to edit, press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select “Edit”.
3. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the phone number.
4. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard, edit the phone number as necessary, then press the OK Key [SAVE].
EDITING STORED NAMES
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, then press the Right Soft Key [Contacts]. Your Contact entries display
alphabetically.
2. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the Contacts entry you want to edit, press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select “Edit”.
3. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard, edit the name as necessary, then press the OK Key [SAVE].
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DELETING
DELETING A PHONE NUMBER FROM A CONTACT ENTRY
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, then press the Right Soft Key [Contacts]. Your Contact entries display
alphabetically.
2. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the Contact entry, press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select “Edit”.
3. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the phone number to be deleted.
4. Press and hold the Clear Key to delete the number.
5. Press the OK Key [SAVE]. A confirmation message appears.
DELETING A CONTACTS ENTRY
1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, then press the Right Soft Key [Contacts].
2. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the Contact entry to be deleted.
3. Press the Right Soft Key [Options].
4. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard, then press ”6. Erase”.
5. Press the Right Soft Key [Yes]. A confirmation message appears.
ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS
Your device has a QWERTY keyboard that provides a superior typing experience on a small handheld device for easy and comfortable input. You can use all of
the handset functions with the keyboard either closed or open. When you slide out the keyboard, you have the extra benefit of a full messaging keyboard.
1. [ ] Mode Change Key: When in a Text entry field and in entry mode, press to change between
entering numbers and letters that appear on the same key. Press and hold to lock in numeric entry mode
or text entry mode.
2. [ ] Space Key: Press to add a space.
3. [ ] Symbols Key: Press to open symbols list.
4. [ ] Caps Key: Press to select a letter case for the standard text [Abc] input mode. [Abc], [ABC]
and [abc] indicate the standard text input.
5. [ ] Enter Key: Press to insert a carriage return.
. [ ] Del Key: When in a Text entry field and in entry mode, press to delete the character to the
left of the cursor. Press and hold to delete the entire word or character string that was just entered.
7. [ ] CLR Key: When in a Text entry field and in entry mode, press to delete the character to the
left of the cursor. Press and hold to delete the entire word or character string that was just entered.
For best performance in low-light environments, your handset includes a backlight feature that can illuminate both the display and the keyboard so you can keep reading and typing.
(Please refer to page 42 for more details on “Backlight Duration”. )
ONE, TWOTOUCH DIALING
Ideal for frequently dialed numbers, this feature allows Contact entries to be dialed via the keypad with only one or two key presses.
ONETOUCH DIALING:
1-9: Slide out the QWERTY keyboard, and then press and hold the number you wish to connect to for more than 1 second.
TWOTOUCH DIALING:
10-20: Slide out the QWERTY keyboard, and then press the first digit, then press and hold the second digit of the number to dial.
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This chapter addresses accessing the menu and using its
functions and features to customize your phone.
Recent calls
Missed calls
Received calls
Dialed calls
Blocked calls
ll calls
Call timers
New entry
List entries
Message groups
Groups
Speed dials
My name card
Camera
Starting Browser
Mobile Web menu
Starting Games & pps
Downloading pplications
Downloading melodies/
wallpapers
pplying melodies/
wallpapers
Checking data folder
memory
Delete pplication
Calculator
Calendar
larm clock
World clock
Notepad
Stop watch
Voice commands
Voice commands settings
Voice commands info
Voice memo
My sounds
My images
My music
Sound settings
Display settings
Phone settings
Call settings
Memory
Bluetooth
USB Setting
Phone info
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