Pantech C790 User manual

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C790
USER
MANUAL

Thank you for choosing the Pantech Aladdin, our latest 3G mobile phone.
The Pantech Aladdin has many features designed to enhance your mobile
experience. From its unique, stylish design and QWERTY keypad, we know
you will enjoy the entire Aladdin experience.
This User Guide contains important and useful information that will maximize
your familiarity with all that the Pantech Aladdin has to offer.

Specifications
Design
Single slider with QWERTY keypad
Displays
z260k colors TFT LCD with 2.2” internal display
z176*220 resolution
z7 lines for text in basic mode with 16-point font
zTwo soft keys and four-way scroll and selection OK keys
Melodies
MP3, MIDI, iMelody, MMF, WAV, SMAF, AAC+
Camera
Integrated 1.3M CMOS Camera
zResolution up to 1280 x 960 (1,228,800 pixels)
zMpeg4 Video recording/playing up to 15f/s(QCIF size)
zSelf-timer function (5 seconds or 10 seconds)
zPhoto album and video album
Dimensions & Weight
zWeight: 132g/4.66oz (with standard battery)
zDimensions: 99.3 mm x 59mm x 14.9 mm
3.90“ x 2.32“ x 0.58“
Power Management (Performance)
Battery Type Capacity Standby Time Talk Time
Standard
Lithium-Ion
(Li-ion) Up to 930 mAh Up to 16 days Up to 5 hours
Operating Frequency
•GSM 850Mhz, GSM 900Mhz, DCS 1800Mhz, and PCS 1900Mhz networks
in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific where
these networks are supported.
•Automatic band switching.

Phone overview
Number pad view
Power on&off
/Menu exit key/End key
Turn phone on/off,
end calls, exit menus
Clear key
Return to previous
screen or delete
characters in text mode.
International call prefix key
Soft key (Right)
Perform the functions shown
At the bottom line of the
display
Camera MicroSD Slot
Camera key
Speaker
Receiver
Display
NOTE: Holding the device by the internal antenna area might
affect the quality of all calls.
Charger slot/Ear mic
5 way navigation
Up: White New
Down: Contacts
Left: My stuff
Right: IM
Center: Media net
Music Key
Send Key
QWERTY
Keypad
Side key
Soft key (Left)

QWERTY keyboard view
CAPS/Shift key
To type a single uppercase letter,
press this key then a letter
Function key
To enter a number or a symbol,
press the function key, and press
the corresponding key Space key
Press to enter a space
Enter key
Press to create new line while writing a
message
Delete key
Press to delete a number or letter
Note: To use the QWERTY keyboard, ensure that the Number pad is closed, then hold the phone horizontally and slide the screen up.

Using shortcuts
Numbered menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options can be
quickly accessed by using their shortcut numbers. In Menu mode, Main Menus
can be accessed by pressing the number keys (1 to 0) corresponding to their
location on the screen.
Example: Accessing the Language menu.
1. Press Menu.
2. Press the [9] for Settings.
3. Press the [4] for Phone.
4. Press the [1] for Language.
5. Press Select for Screen Text.
5. Press the [up] or [down] scroll key to display the list of available languages.
Menu overview
1 AT&T Music
1. Music Player
2. Shop Music
3. MusicID
4. XM Radio
5. Music Videos
6. Make –UR-Tones
7. Community
8. Music Apps
2 Messaging
1. Create Message
2. Inbox
3. Mobile Email
4. IM
5. Sent
6. Outbox
7. Drafts
8. Voice Mail
9. Thread Message
10. Settings
11. Templates
12. Memory Info
3 YPmobile
4 MEdia Net
1. MEdia Net Home
2. Bookmarks
3. Enter Address
4. History
5. Manage
5 MEdia Mall
1. Shop Tones
2. Shop Games

3. Shop Graphics
4. Shop Multimedia
5. Shop Applications
6. Shop Videos
7. MEdia Net
6 AT&T GPS
1. AT&T Navigator
7 My Stuff
1. Application
2. Audio
3. Games
4. Picture
5. Tools
6. Video
7. Other Files
8. Memory Info
8 Address Book
1. Contacts
2. PostPaid Contacts
3. Add Contact
4. Speed Dial
5. Groups
6. My Business Card
7. Memory in Use
8. My Phone Number
9. Memory Info
10. Service Numbers*
11. FDN List*
9 Settings
1. Profiles
2. Display
3. Call
4. Phone
5. Network Connections
6. Network*
7. Connectivity
8. Security*
9. Software
10. Reset
11. TTY
* SIM dependent
** Network dependent

Quick & Easy
Keys Functions
Perform the functions shown at the bottom line of the
display by using these soft keys.
Scroll through the menu options in Menu mode. In standby
mode,
Left: Access My Stuff menu
Right: Access IM menu
Up: Access Create Message menu
Down: Access Contacts menu
Work in Word search mode if pressed in the Predictive text
input mode.
Select a menu function or store user-input information, such
as names. Also use this key for confirmation as the [OK]
key.
Launch the MEdia Net directly if pressed in standby mode.
Delete characters from the display, or return to previous
menu.
Send or receive a call. Show the recent call list in standby
mode.
Complete the current call. Turn on/off the phone if pressed
and held.
Cancel user input and return to main screen while in Menu
mode.
Quickly connect to the voice mail server if pressed and held
in standby mode.
~ Enter numbers, letters or special characters. Go to the dial
screen if pressed in standby mode.
Enter or exit from vibrate mode if pressed and held in
standby mode.
Show the symbol input screen if pressed in text input mode.
Enter an international dialing prefix if pressed and held in
standby mode.
Enter the space character in text input mode.
Change various text input modes if pressed at the text-
editing screen.
Adjust the earpiece volume while making a call.
Control the Ringtone volume, vibrate mode and silent all
mode in standby.
Mute the ringtone of an incoming call.
Turn camera capture mode on.
Work as a camera shutter in capture mode.

Contents
Specifications..........................................................3
Phone overview.......................................................4
Using shortcuts.......................................................6
Quick & Easy ...........................................................8
1. Getting Started................................................... 11
SIM card and battery................................................................................12
Turn phone on/off.....................................................................................13
Keypad lock .............................................................................................13
Essential display indications....................................................................13
Memory card............................................................................................14
Assigning the menu .................................................................................14
Updating software....................................................................................15
Using the QWERTY key pad ...................................................................15
MEdia Mall...............................................................................................15
2. Calls and address book....................................17
Making, receiving and ending a call.........................................................18
Using video share....................................................................................19
Options during a call................................................................................20
Call settings .............................................................................................21
Settings for video share...........................................................................21
Checking all calls .....................................................................................22
Speed dialing ...........................................................................................23
Using the address book...........................................................................23
Caller identification...................................................................................25
Using your headset..................................................................................25
Service numbers and fixed dialing...........................................................25
3. Messaging.......................................................... 26
Entering text.............................................................................................27
Messaging................................................................................................28
Receiving messages................................................................................28
Creating and sending text messages ......................................................29
Creating a multimedia messages ............................................................29
Message templates..................................................................................31
Message settings.....................................................................................31
Voice message setting.............................................................................32
Email........................................................................................................32
Using instant messenger .........................................................................33

4. Multimedia..........................................................34
Camera....................................................................................................35
Photo album.............................................................................................37
Video album.............................................................................................38
Audio album.............................................................................................39
Music Player ............................................................................................39
Music player settings ...............................................................................42
Media player ............................................................................................43
Other files.................................................................................................44
Managing memory...................................................................................44
Playing games .........................................................................................44
5. Useful Features .................................................44
Alarm........................................................................................................45
Calendar ..................................................................................................45
Notepad and voice memo........................................................................46
Calculator, converter and stop watch.......................................................46
Business card ..........................................................................................47
Memory information.................................................................................47
6. Connectivity.......................................................48
Bluetooth..................................................................................................49
Using the browser....................................................................................50
Profile settings .........................................................................................51
7. Settings.............................................................. 52
Language.................................................................................................53
Time and date..........................................................................................53
Ringtones.................................................................................................53
Decorating the display .............................................................................53
Locks........................................................................................................54
To enable fixed dialing .............................................................................54
Reset........................................................................................................54
TTY ..........................................................................................................55
8. Appendix............................................................ 56
Alert message..........................................................................................57
Troubleshooting checklist ........................................................................57
Safety information....................................................................................58
Safety precautions...................................................................................59
About the battery usage...........................................................................59
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices60
FCC Regulatory Compliance...................................................................61
Warranty...................................................................................................63

1. Getting Started
SIM card and battery
Turn phone on/off
Keypad lock
Essential display indications
Memory card
Assigning the menu
Updating software
Using the QWERTY key pad
MEdia Mall

SIM card and battery
About your SIM card
When you subscribe to your network operator, you receive a SIM (Subscriber
Identity Module) card containing your registration information, PIN code, etc.
Like a credit card, it should be kept secure and handled carefully. Do not bend,
scratch or expose it to moisture.Avoid static electricity.
To avoid corrupting your SIM card’s memory, always switch off your phone
before removing or inserting your SIM card.
About your battery
Your phone uses a Li-Ion battery. Make sure to use an authorized battery and
charger only. For more details, please inquire at your nearest dealer.
NOTE: Your phone is powered by a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Unlike other
forms of battery technology, you can recharge your battery while some charge
remains without reducing your phone’s autonomy due to the “battery memory
effect” inherent in those technologies.
Installing/removing SIM card and battery
1. Remove the battery cover from the unit.
2. To fit the battery cover, put it on the
guide rail and push up.
3. Insert the SIM card into the slot. The gold contacts of the SIM card should
go against the metal contacts of the phone. Put the contacts of the battery
into the hole located at the bottom of the unit insert and press the upper
side of the battery until you hear the “click”.
4. To remove the battery push the bottom of the
battery to upwards(1) and remove(2) the battery..
Push the SIM card in the direction of the arrow
as shown.
To charge your battery
1. To charge, open the protective cover on the top
right side and connect the charger adapter.
Make sure you align the connector as the image.
If not, it will damage
the charging connector on the phone and will not charge.
2. To remove the adapter connection press the
adapter’s side buttons(1) and pull the adapter
away(2).
1
1
1
2
1 2
1 2

Turn phone on/off
To turn on
1. Press and hold [ ].
To turn off
1. Press and hold [ ].
Keypad lock
Locking the keypad
1. Press Menu > press [ ] to lock.
Unlocking the keypad
1. Press Unlock > [ ] to unlock.
Essential display indications
Signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger
the signal. When network is in searching mode is
displayed.
A call is being made. When you are in no service area is
displayed
Call forwarding* is active
Incoming calls set to ring only (Normal)
Incoming calls set to Vibrate and Ring
Incoming calls set to Vibrate Only
Incoming calls set to Silent
Flight Mode is active
Received one or more text messages
Received one or more multimedia messages
Received one or more WAP push messages
Received one or more voice messages
A message is being sent
A message is being received
An alarm is set
Schedule Alarm is set
Bluetooth is active
Headset is connected
Headset
USB is connected
TTY is active
A GPRS signal is available. It is displayed when there is an
active GPRS session
An EDGE signal is available. It is displayed when there is an
active EDGE session
A 3G signal is available. It is displayed when there is an
active 3G session
Battery strength. When the battery charge is low, is
displayed
Available, Away, Invisible Status of AIM
Online,Away, Busy, Offline Status of MSN
Available, Busy, Invisible Status of YAHOO
You have received one or more IM messages
* Network dependent

Memory card
You can use microSD card as a memory card.
It gives you more space to save pictures,
videos, music, etc.
Inserting and removing the memory card
1. Open the memory card slot.
2. Insert the card. The [ ] icon will be display.
3. Press the card to remove.
Using memory card
You can save, move and delete the files between your phone and external
memory card. You can also move and copy the files to computer from your
phone.
Resetting the card
1. Press Menu > Settings > Reset.
2. Enter the password > External Memory Reset.
Note: The default password is ‘1234’.
To copy the file to the card
1. Select the file > Options > Copy to External Memory.
2. To copy the file back to phone, press Options > Copy to Phone.
To move the file to the card
1. Select the file > Options > Move to External Memory.
2. To move the file back to phone, press Options > Move to Phone.
To delete the file from the card
1. Select the file from the card > Options > Delete.
To move the file from the card to the computer
1. Connect the data cable with mobile and the computer.
2. Press Menu > Settings > Connectivity.
3. Press Select USB Mode.
4. Select Mass Storage or Ask on Connection.
5. Follow the instruction on your computer screen.
Note: Select Music Player when you want to add music to the playlist in your
device. When you select Ask on Connection, it will ask you to select either the
Music Player or Mass Storage every time you connect your device with your
computer.
Assigning the menu
You can set the most commonly used menu in Options in standby mode.

1. Press Options in standby mode > select Unassigned.
2. Press Edit.
3. Select the menu and sub menu.
Note: User can change Options menu except CV.
Updating software
You can update your software without visiting your nearest dealer.
To update the software
1. Press Menu > Settings > Software > Software Update.
2. Press Check for Update > Yes to check whether or not you need to
update the software.
NOTE: After downloading the software, the device will ask you whether to
update the software now or later. If you choose to update the software now, it
will restart the handset. If you postpone updating the software, you can select
between 30 mins, 1 hour or 4 hours in the Options. After selecting the
updating time, you will be sent back to standby mode. If you go to Software
Update while you are in postponing, press Continue Update.
To view the version of software
1. Press Menu > Settings > Software.
2. Press Phone Information and scroll down to Software Version.
Using the QWERTY key pad
Your phone has QWERTY keypad which provides a superior typing experience
on a small handheld for easy and comfortable text writing. You can use all of
the phone functions with the QWERTY keypad opened.
Note: QWERTY keypad can be used when the number pad is closed. With the
number pad is opened, the QWERTY keypad can not be opened.
Key Function
/ Perform the functions shown at the bottom line of the display by
using these soft keys.
Press to change ab AB AB at the text editing screen.
(all small caps / first letter caps / all caps)
Press to type a special character or number, at the applicable key
pad. To enter symbols and numbers continually, press until
displays.
Enter the space character in text input mode.
Insert a carriage return in text input mode.
Delete a character to the left of the text cursor in text editing
screen.
+ Press to type a special character that is not placed on the keypad
MEdia Mall
Shopping tones
1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Tones.
Shopping Games
1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Games.

Shopping Graphics
1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Graphics.
Shopping Multimedia
1.Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Multimedia.
Shopping Applications
1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Applications.
Shopping Themes
1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Themes.
Shopping Videos
1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > Shop Videos.
MEdia Net home
1. Press Menu > MEdia Mall > MEdia Net.

2. Calls and address book
Making, receiving and ending a call
Using video share
Options during a call
Call settings
Settings for video share
Checking all calls
Speed dialing
Using the address book
Caller identification
Using your headset
Service numbers and fixed dialing

Making, receiving and ending a call
Making a call
1. Enter the area code and phone number.
2. Press [ ] key.
Answering a call
1. Press [ ].
Ending a call
1. Press [ ].
Once the call is complete, a call summary is displayed.
Rejecting a call
1. Press [ ] or Ignore.
Making a call using call list
Your phone logs up to 20 dialed, received and missed call numbers.
1. Press [ ] to display the Recent Calls list.
2. Select All Calls, Missed Calls, Received Calls, or Dialed Calls pressing
the [ /].
3. Select a number.
4. Press [ ] to dial the selected number.
NOTE: To redial the last number in the Recent Calls list, press [ ].
Making a call during a call
1. Enter the phone number or look it up in Address Book.
2. Press [ ] to dial the second call. The first call is automatically put on hold.
Switching between two calls
1. Press Swap.
Making an international call
1. Press and hold [ ] key for the international prefix until the ‘+’ character
appears.
2. Type the country code, area code, and phone number.
3. Press [ ].
Making an emergency call
You can make emergency calls even if your phone does not have a SIM card.
1. Press Emergency Number, or press SOS if your phone does not have a
SIM card.
2. Press [ ].
Replying to a missed call
1. Press View to display the list of missed calls.
2. Select a number to call by pressing the [ /] key.
3. Press [ ].

Answering a second call**
1. Press [ ]. The first call is automatically put on hold.
2. Press [ ] to end the second call.
The call on hold is automatically reconnected.
Using video share
You can share live or recorded video while on a call. You can send or receive
video.
NOTE: Video Share is not available in all markets. Both parties must be in a
3G service area–a 3G icon must appear by the signal bars prior to a call being
placed, and both parties must remain in the 3G coverage area for the duration
of the Video Share.
<Call mode> <Video Share Mode>
Making video share call
1. Enter the area code and phone number > [ ].
2. Press Options > Video Share.
3. Select Live or Recorded.
Note: To use video share in the Recent Calls, press Options > Video Share.
Turning off the speakerphone
1. Press OK or press Options > Speakerphone Off during video share mode.
2. Press Options > Mute to mute the sound.
Stopping video share
1. Press Stop to end.
2. To end a call press [ ].
Increasing or decreasing the brightness
1. Press Options > Brightness.
2. Adjust the brightness by pressing [ / ].
Zoom in and out
1. Press Options > Zoom. It ranges from x1 to x3.
Stopping the recording
1. Press Options > Stop Record.
For details on setting for automatic recording, see page 23.
Ending video share
1. Press Stop to end the video share.
2. It will ask you whether you will stop video share > Yes to stop.
Mute Mute

Note: Even you end video share, the call will not be ended. Press [ ] to end
the call. The recorded video will be saved in My Stuff > Video.
Receiving video share
1. After receiving video share, it will ask you whether to accept or reject the
video share > Yes to accept and No for reject.
2. Press Options > Landscape to landscape the screen.
Options during a call
Microphone off and on
Switching your phone’s microphone off
1. Press Options > Mute [].
Switching your phone’s microphone back on
1. Press Options > Unmute.
Talking on speaker
1. Press Speaker Phone [].
Putting a call on hold and returning**
Putting a call on hold
1. Press Options > Hold or press [ ]
Returning to a held call
1. Press Options > Unhold or press [ ] again.
Multi-party calls**
You can talk with more than one person or have conference call.
Making a multi-party call
1. Call the first participant.
2. Call the second participant. The first call is automatically put on hold.
3. Press Options > Join.
Having a private conversation with one participant
1. Press Options > Split.
2. Press OK.
3. Select the participant and press OK.
All of the multi-party call participants can now hear each other.
Removing one participant from a multi-party call
1. Press Options > End.
2. Select the participant and press OK.
The call ends with that participant, but you can continue to talk to the other
participants.
Searching for a number in the address book during a call
1. Press [ ] or press Options > View Contacts > Contacts.