Pantech A100 User manual

A100 USER MANUAL

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Thank you for choosing PantechA100 and welcome to wireless mobile
communication networking with theA100, our tri-band GSM mobile phone.
Pantech is delighted to introduce this outstanding mobile phone which will
keep you constantly connected to the network.
This User Manual explains in detail your phone’s features and functions
and how to use them.
NOTE: Some information in this User Manual may differ from your phone,
depending on your software version and network provider.

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Phone specification
Design
Bar type phone with single display.
Displays
zSupports up to 65K colors in 128 x 128 pixels
z4 lines for text in basic mode with 14-pixel font
zTwo programmable (“Soft”) selection keys; five-way scroll/selection key
Melodies
AMR, G-MIDI, SP-MIDI, C-MIDI, SMF, i-Melody
Camera
Integrated VGA(0.3M) CMOS camera
zResolution up to 640x480
zMjpeg Video recording/replay up to 7.5 f/s (LCD size)
zMjpeg Video maximum size LCD
zSelf timer function (5 sec or 10 sec)
zPhone display used as a viewfinder
zPhoto album in Gallery
zPhoto Gallery for image storage and editing
z3 image quality options: Fine, Normal, Low
Dimensions & Weight
zWeight : 81g
zDimensions: 98.0 mm x 38 mm x 12.9 mm
Power Management (Performance)
Battery Type Capacity Standby Time Talk Time
Slim
(Li-ion) 570 mAh 150 Hours 202min
Standard
(Li-ion) 790 mAh 200 Hours 278min
Operating frequencies
zEGSM: 850 MHz( 멕시코) 900 MHz(러시아), DCS: 1800 MHz, PCS:
1900 MHz networks in Europe,Africa, Asia-Pacific, North America, and
South America where these networks are supported
zAutomatic band switching

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Safety precautions
Using a mobile phone while driving may be prohibited.
Please check local laws and regulations with regard to the prohibition of
mobile phone use while driving, and comply with them.
Use of your phone while you are driving may disturb your concentration
and so cause an accident. Always switch your phone off as soon as
possible.
Should you use your phone in an emergency, either use a hands free
device built into your car, or pull over in a safe place first.
Switch off in restricted areas
Always switch your phone off in areas where mobile phone use is restricted.
Switch off in explosive or dangerous areas
Always switch your phone off in areas with explosive or dangerous
materials (such as fuels, fuel stations or areas containing chemical goods)
and obey any instructions or signals. Do not remove your mobile phone’s
battery in such areas.
Switch off in aircraft
Always switch your phone off when you are in an aircraft. The
electromagnetic waves emitted by your phone may affect the electronic
navigation equipment in the aircraft.
Switch off in hospitals and near medical equipment
Always switch your phone off in hospitals, and obey the regulations or rules
of the hospital.
Switch your phone off when using medical equipment for private purposes,
if possible. Always consult with the medical equipment’s manufacturer or
an expert regarding phone use near the medical equipment.
Installing a hands free device in your vehicle
Install vehicle hands free devices away from the steering and airbag
expansion area, otherwise injury may result.
Mobile phones and other electronic devices
Mobile phones emit electromagnetic waves that may affect nearby
electronic devices. When it is switched on, do not place your phone close
to delicate electronic equipment.

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View
Ear
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Power on/off
End Call key
Menu exit ke
y
Left Soft ke
y
Send ke
y
Voicemail
Alphanumeric
keypad Cancel/Back
Text editing clear/edit key
Left scroll ke
y
WAP access key
Selection/Confirmation ke
y
Keypad Lock/Unlock
Main LCD
V
ibration Mode
Right Soft key Infrared port
Headset Jack
Charger
Ri
g
ht scroll Ke
y

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Quick & easy
Key Function
[] [ ]
(Left/Right)
Performs the functions shown in the bottom line of the
display.
[ ]
Scrolls through the menu options in Menu mode.
In Standby mode,
[]: displays the Favorite list screen.
[]: displays the Messages menu screen.
[]: Scroll Up: displays the Sound Settings menu
to change sound.
Scroll Down: displays the Contacts menu to find contact
names.
For details, see Using shortcut keys in Standby mode.
[] Deletes characters from the display, or returns to the
previous menu.
If pressed briefly in Standby mode, opens Calendar view.
[]
Makes or receives a call.
If pressed in Standby mode, displays the Recent calls list.
If pressed and held in Standby mode, redials the last
Key Function
number called.
[] Ends the current call.
If pressed and held in Menu mode, cancels user input
and returns to Standby mode.
If pressed and held, outside Menu mode, switches your
phone on/off.
[] If pressed and held in Standby mode, connects to the
voicemail server automatically.
[]~
[]
Enters numbers, letters or special characters.
If pressed in Standby mode, displays the dialling screen.
[] If pressed and held in Standby mode, enters or exits from
Vibration mode.
If pressed and held in Text input mode, displays the
Symbol input screen.
If pressed in Predictive text input mode, switches to Word
search mode.
[] Enters an international dialling prefix.
In Text input mode, enters the space character.
[]
If pressed and held in Standby mode, locks or unlocks
your phone.

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Key Function
If pressed and held in Text editing mode, toggles
between text input modes.

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Contents
Phone specification .................................................................................. iii
Safety precautions.................................................................................... iv
View ............................................................................................................. v
1. Getting started........................................................................................ 6
1. Package contents.............................................................................. 6
2. SIM card............................................................................................ 7
About your SIM card................................................................7
Installing/Removing your SIM card.......................................... 7
3. Battery............................................................................................... 8
Inserting your battery...............................................................8
Removing your battery ............................................................8
Charging your battery.............................................................. 8
Getting the best from your battery...........................................9
4. Hand Strap ...................................................................................... 10
5. Displays............................................................................................11
Display................................................................................... 11
Display icons.......................................................................... 11
Automatic display off..............................................................12
6. Selecting functions and options ...................................................... 13
Selecting functions and options............................................. 13
2. Basic functions ....................................................................................14
1. Switching your phone on or off........................................................ 14
To switch your phone on........................................................14
To switch your phone off........................................................14
2. Making and ending a call.................................................................15
To make a call........................................................................15
To end a call...........................................................................15
To make a call using Call Logs..............................................15
To make a call using Contacts...............................................15
To make an international call.................................................16
To speed-dial from Contacts..................................................16
To make an emergency call...................................................16
3. Answering a call...............................................................................17
To answer a call.....................................................................17
To reply to a missed call ........................................................17
To reject a call........................................................................17
To answer a second call ........................................................17
To answer a call while you have another call in progress 17
To switch between two calls.............................................17
To end the current call......................................................18
4. Options during a call........................................................................ 19
To adjust the call volume .......................................................19
To switch your microphone off (mute) or on (unmute)...........19
To switch your phone’s microphone off............................19
To switch your phone’s microphone back on...................19
To put a call on hold, and return to a held call.......................19

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To put a call on hold.........................................................19
To return to the call........................................................... 19
To make a call while you are in a call...............................19
To switch between two calls.............................................19
To end a call..................................................................... 19
Transferring a call.................................................................. 20
Multi-party calls...................................................................... 20
To make a multi-party call.................................................20
To add a new person to a multi-party call ........................ 20
To add a caller to a multi-party call .................................. 20
To view the status of multi-party call participants.............20
To answer or make a second call during a multi-party call20
To have a private conversation with one participant.........20
To remove one participant from a multi-party-call ............ 21
Searching for a number in Contacts during a call .................21
To search for a name or group in Contacts......................21
To find a name manually in Contacts...............................21
To view the highlighted entry in Contacts.........................21
Using DTMF tones.................................................................22
To turn DTMF tones off or on...........................................22
Reading or writing a message during a call ..........................22
5. Using your headset ......................................................................... 23
6. Using your phone’s speaker phone function................................... 24
7. Selecting menu functions................................................................ 25
Moving within your phone’s menu and submenu functions...25
Using shortcut keys in Standby mode ...................................25
8. Entering Text....................................................................................26
Input Mode.............................................................................26
T9 mode.................................................................................26
ABC mode..............................................................................26
123 mode...............................................................................26
Symbol mode.........................................................................26
To change Text input mode....................................................26
To insert a space....................................................................26
Scrolling.................................................................................27
Clearing letters and words.....................................................27
Returning to the previous screen...........................................27
Using T9 mode.......................................................................27
Using ABC mode ...................................................................28
Changing case.......................................................................28
Using 123 mode.....................................................................28
Using Symbol mode...............................................................29
3. Applications..........................................................................................30
1. Call Logs.......................................................................................... 30
Missed Calls...........................................................................30
Received Calls.......................................................................31
Dialled Calls...........................................................................31
Recent Calls...........................................................................31
Delete Call Logs ....................................................................32
Call Timer...............................................................................32
Call Cost ................................................................................32
GPRS Info..............................................................................32

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2. Contacts .......................................................................................... 34
Displaying your Contact details.............................................34
Searching for a name or group..............................................34
Name Search.................................................................... 34
Group Search...................................................................34
Service Number................................................................34
Adding a new contact ............................................................ 35
Editing contacts .....................................................................35
Speed Dial ........................................................................35
Managing Speed Dial numbers .............................................35
To delete a Speed Dial number........................................35
To edit a Speed Dial number............................................ 35
Configuring Groups settings.................................................. 35
Business Card .......................................................................36
Memory in Use.......................................................................36
Copy All.................................................................................. 36
Delete All................................................................................ 36
Memory Info...........................................................................36
3. Multimedia....................................................................................... 37
Camera.................................................................................. 37
Taking photos ................................................................... 37
Viewing your photos.........................................................37
Saving your photos........................................................... 37
Using the camera’s photo options.................................... 38
Taking a video...................................................................38
Using the camera’s video options ....................................39
Settings.............................................................................39
Creating a video caller ID.................................................39
Selecting a video for display in Standby mode.................40
Java .......................................................................................40
Listing Java games stored on your phone........................40
Running and managing Java games on your phone........40
Viewing the amount of Java application memory used....41
4. Messages........................................................................................42
Text Msg.................................................................................42
Multimedia Msg......................................................................42
E-mail.....................................................................................42
Write New ..............................................................................42
Editor options for Message...............................................42
Editor options for E-mail...................................................43
Sending a message..........................................................44
Inbox......................................................................................44
Text Msg. ..........................................................................44
Multimedia Msg.................................................................45
E-mail options...................................................................46
Outbox ...................................................................................46
Draft Box................................................................................46
Sent Box ................................................................................47
CB Box...................................................................................47
Templates...............................................................................48
Settings..................................................................................48
Text Msg. ..........................................................................48