Pantech GF260 User manual

Welcome to Pantech GF260
Welcome to the wireless mobile communication network with this tri-band
GSM mobile phone, GF260. We, Pantech, are pleased to introduce this
brand new portable handset.
Our product always keeps you connected to the network.
Thank you for choosing Pantech GF260.
The user manual explains in detail how it works and what unique features
are available.

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Characteristic Specification of GF260
1. Display
Dual clamshell 262,000 TFT LCD both internal and external.
l28.032 mm x 35.04 mm display for 1.8” internal LCD
l19.008 mm x 23.76 mm display for 1.2” external LCD
lTrue TFT colour display
lSupports up to 262,000 colours within 128 x 160 pixels
l8 lines for text in basic mode with 16-pixel font
lThree Soft keys with four-way scroll including selection function
(OK key)
lList and grid menu
2. Melody
Yamaha 64 poly sound
Dynamic 3D stereo sound
3. Camera
Integrated VGA CCD Camera.
lResolution up to 640 x 480 (330,000 pixels)
lSelf timer function (5 sec or 10 sec)
lPhone display used as a viewfinder
lStandard, wide (portrait) modes on external viewfinder
lPhoto album in Gallery
lPhoto Gallery for image storing and editing
l3 image quality options: Fine, Normal, Low
lFlash light supported
4. Dimension & Weight
lWeight: 85 g
lDimensions: 81 mm x 42 mm x 22 mm
5. Power Management (Performance)
Battery Type Capacity Standby Time Talk Time
Standard
(Li-ion) 850
mAh
200 Hours 5Hours
6. Operating Frequency
lGSM 850, GSM 1800, and GSM 1900 networks in Europe, Africa,
Asia-Pacific, North America, and South America where these
networks are supported
lAutomatic band switching

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Views of Pantech GF 260
Internal LCD
Earpiece
Infrared port
Mi
crophone
Power On/Off
Menu exit key
Right Soft key
Left Soft key
Dial key
Call Accept
Voicemail
Alphanumeric Key
Cancel/Back
Text Clear/Edit exit key
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-
way Menu Navigation
Special Menu Short key
Volume up/down
Menu Scroll
Wap Access key
Select/Menu Confirm key
Key Lock/Unlock
Et
iquette
Mode
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Colour LED
Flash Light
Antenna
External LCD
Ear jack
Camera

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Quick & Easy
Keys Functions
Performsthe functions shown at the bottom line of LCD.
Scrolls through the menu option in the Menu mode.
In the standby mode,
Left key ( ):Favorite list screen
Right key ( ):Write New menu screen
Up key ( ):Profile setting menu for sound change.
Down key ( ):Contacts screen to find contact names.
For details, see “Using the Shortcut Key in the Standby
Mode”.
Opens the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) menu list
if pressed shortly in the standby mode
Launches the WAP browser directly, if pressed longer in
the standby mode.
Selects menu functions for stores user input information,
such as names, SIM memory. Also used for confirmation.
Deletes characters from the display, or returns to
previous menu.
Opens the Calendar view if pressed shortly in the
standby.
Directly starts the camera capture mode directly if
pressed longer.
Sends or receives a call.
Shows the recent call list in the standby mode.
Re-dials the last call number if pressed longer in the
standby mode.
Completes a current call.
Turns on/off the phone if pressed longer.
Cancels user input and returns to the standby mode in
the Menu mode.
Quickly connects to the voice mail server if pressed
longer in the standby mode.
~ Enters numbers, lettersor special characters.
Goes to the dial screen if pressed in the standby mode.
For various purposes by different functions.
Enters or exits from the Etiquette mode if pressed longer
in the standby mode.
Shows the symbol input screen if pressed in the text
input mode.
Works as in the Word search mode if pressed in the
Predictive text input mode.
Enters a pause when entering a phone number, if
pressed longer.
Entersan international dialing prefix.
Enters the space character in the text input mode.

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Locks or unlocks the phone if pressed longer in the
standby mode.
Changes various text input modes if pressed longer at
the text-editing screen.
Adjusts earpiece volume while making a call, and moves
the cursor upward in the menu.
Controls the key tone volume in the standby mode if the
handset flip is opened, and moves the cursor upward in
the menu.
Adjusts earpiece volume while making a call, and moves
the cursor downward in the menu.
Controls the key tone volume in the standby mode if the
handset flip is opened, and moves the cursor downward
in the menu
Turns the camera capture mode on.
Works as a camera shutter in the capture mode.

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Safety Precautions
Using a handset while driving is prohibited.
With regards to the regulation about prohibition of handset usage while
driving,please check relevant laws and regulation and comply with them
-Use of your cellular while you are driving may disturb your concentration
on driving and consequently incur accidents. Please turn it off as far as
possible.
-Should you use your handset in an emergency, please make use of the
hands free built in your car or pull over your car in a safe place for a while
for your utmost safety.
-The electronic wave energy emitting from your handset may affect the
electronic device built in your car. Please pay attention to this characteristic.
Cellular Use Restriction Area
Make sure to turn your handset off in the handset usage restricted area.
Using a Handset in the Explosive or Dangerous Area is not
Allowed
Please turn your handset off in the area with explosive or dangerous
materials (such as gas, gas station, or chemical goods) and abide by any
instruction or signal. Never try to detach your cellular battery from the
handset in such areas, either.
Boarding Airplane
-Please turn your handset off when you are on the airplane. The electronic
wave from your handset may affect the electronic navigation device in your
airplane.
Using Medical Equipment
-Please turn your handset off while you are in the hospital.
-Please abide by the regulations or rules of the hospital.
-Please turn off your handset when using the medical equipment for
private purposes if possible. You should consult with the manufacturer or
an expert before you use it.
Installing a Vehicle Hands Free
-Please keep a vehicle hands free off the driving radius, air bag expansion
range, or whatever area may cause injury.
Effect of Cellular and Electronic Device
Few electronic devices may be affected by the electronic wave emitting
from the cellular in service. Please be careful.

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Menu Tree (GF260)
1Messages
1.1 Text Messages
1.1.1 Write New
1.1.2 Inbox
1.1.3 Outbox
1.1.4 Saved Box
1.1.5 Text Templates
1.1.6 Settings
1.1.6.1 Message Centre
1.1.6.2 Message Lifetime
1.1.6.3 Message Type
1.1.7 Memory Info
1.2 Multimedia Msgs.
1.2.1 Write New
1.2.2 Inbox
1.2.3 Outbox
1.2.4 Saved Box
1.2.5 MMS Templates
1.2.6 Settings
1.2.6.1 Message Lifetime
1.2.6.2 Auto Download
1.2.6.3 Delivery Reports
1.2.6.4 DeliveryRep.Allow
1.2.6.5 Read Reports
1.2.6.6 ReadRep.Allow
1.2.6.7 Spam Filter
1.2.7 MMS Profiles
1.2.8 Memory Info
1.3 Broadcast
1.3.1 Receive
1.3.2 Read Message
1.3.3 Topic List
1.3.3.1 Current Topic
1.3.3.2 Add My Topic
1.3.4 Language
1.4 Voice Mail
1.4.1 Call
1.4.2 Voice Mail Number
2Contacts
2.1 Search
2.1.1 Name Search
2.1.2 Group Search
2.1.3 Photo Search
2.1.4 Service Number *
2.2 Add Contact
2.3 Speed Dial
2.4 Groups
2.5 Memory in Use
*Shown only if supported by your SIM card.

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2.5.1 Phone or SIM
2.5.2 SIM Card
2.5.3 Phone
2.6 DeleteAll
2.6.1 Phone
2.6.2 SIM Card
2.7 Memory Info
3Call Logs
3.1 Missed Calls
3.2 Received Calls
3.3 Dialled Calls
3.4 Delete Call Logs
3.4.1 Missed Calls
3.4.2 Received Calls
3.4.3 Dialled Calls
3.4.4 All Calls
3.5 Call Timer
3.5.1 Last Call Time
3.5.2 Received Call Time
3.5.3 Dialled Call Time
3.5.4 All Call Time
3.5.5 Reset Call Times
3.6 Call Cost**
3.6.1 Last Call Cost
** Network Dependent
3.6.2 All Call Cost
3.6.3 Clear Logs
3.6.4 Max Cost
3.6.5 Cost Unit
3.7 GPRS Info
3.7.1 Current Info
3.7.2 Last Info
3.7.3 All Info
3.7.4 Clear Logs
4Fun & Tools
4.1 Camera
4.1.1 Take a Photo
4.1.2 Take a Video
4.1.3 Photo Gallery
4.1.4 Video Gallery
4.1.5 Sticker Gallery
4.1.6 Settings
4.1.6.1 Image Size
4.1.6.2 Image Quality
4.1.6.3 Shutter Sound
4.1.6.4 Flash
4.1.6.5 Self Timer
4.1.6.6 Auto Save
4.1.6.7 Time Stamp
4.1.6.8 Multi-Shot

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4.1.6.9 Sub Capture Mode
4.1.6.10 Preview Mode
4.2 Media Gallery
4.2.1 Photo Gallery
4.2.2 Video Gallery
4.2.3 Image Gallery
4.2.4 Sound Gallery
4.2.5 Memory Info
4.3 Games
4.4 Java
4.4.1 Midlet List
4.4.2 Memory Info
4.5 AutoAnswer
4.5.1 AutoAnswer
4.5.2 Recorded Message
4.5.3 Response Message
4.5.4 Response Time
4.5.5 User Message
4.6 Voice Memo
5Profiles
5.1 Normal
5.1.1 Ring Tone
5.1.2 MessageAlert
5.1.3 Key Tone
5.1.4 Flip Open Tone
5.1.5 Sound Effect
5.1.6 Profile Name
5.1.7 Reset
5.2 Silent
5.3 Meeting
5.4 Outdoor
5.5 Car
6Settings
6.1 Display Settings
6.1.1 Main Screen
6.1.1.1 My Wallpaper
6.1.1.2 Wallpaper Type
6.1.2 Sub Screen
6.1.2.1 My Wallpaper
6.1.2.2 Wallpaper Type
6.1.3 Style Theme
6.1.4 Greeting
6.1.4.1 Startup
6.1.4.2 Idle
6.1.5 Back Light
6.1.6 Service Light
6.1.7 Voice Light
6.1.8 Software Version
6.2 Call Settings

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6.2.1 Call Divert **[N]
6.2.1.1 All Calls
6.2.1.2 When Busy
6.2.1.3 OnNoAnswer
6.2.1.4 When Not Found
6.2.1.5 Cancel All
6.2.2 Answer Type
6.2.3 Auto Redial
6.2.4 Call Waiting**
6.2.4.1 Activate
6.2.4.2 Deactivate
6.2.4.3 Status
6.2.5 Send Caller ID**
6.2.6 Own Number
6.3 Language
6.4 Favorite
6.5 Time & Date
6.6 Network Selection
6.7 Security Settings
6.7.1 SIM Lock *
6.7.2 Change PIN*
6.7.3 Phone Lock
6.7.4 Change Lock
6.7.5 Application Lock
** Network Dependent
*SIM Dependent
6.7.6 Call Barring**
6.7.6.1 International Calls
6.7.6.2 Only Local/Home
6.7.6.3 Incoming Calls
6.7.6.4 Incoming CallswhenAbroad
6.7.6.5 Int. Calls Except to Home Country
6.7.6.6 ClearAll
6.7.6.7 Change Password
6.7.7 CUG **
6.7.8 Fixed Dialling*
6.7.9 Change PIN2 *
6.8 System Reset
7Organiser
7.1 Alarm
7.2 Calendar
7.3 Memo
7.4 World Time
7.5 Calculator
7.6 Converter
7.7 Stop Watch
7.8 Timer
8Connectivity
** Network Dependent
*SIMDependent

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8.1 WAP
8.1.1 Home
8.1.2 Resume
8.1.3 Bookmarks
8.1.4 Push Messages
8.1.4.1 Inbox
8.1.4.2 Receive Mode
8.1.5 Go to URL
8.1.6 Profiles
8.1.7 Cache
8.1.7.1 Cache Mode
8.1.7.2 Clear Cache?
8.1.8 Version
8.2 Infrared Port
8.2.1 Internet Connection
8.2.2 PC Sync Connection
8.2.3 Deactivate
9SIM Toolkit*
*SIMDependent

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Table of Contents
.Getting StartedⅠ
1 Package Contents
2 Views of Pantech GF260
3 Internal & External Displays
4 SIM Card
5 Using the battery
.BasicFunctionsⅡ
1 Switching the Phone On or Off
1.1 Switching the phone On
1.2 Switching the phone Off
2 Making a Call
2.1 Making a Call
2.2 Ending a Call
2.3 Using Call Logs
2.4 Using Contacts
2.5 Making an International Call
2.6 Speed-dialing from Contacts
2.7 Making the Emergency Call
3 Answering a Call
3.1 Answering a Call
3.2 Viewing Missed Calls
3.3 Rejecting a Call
3.4 Adjusting the Volume in Calling
4. Options in Calling
4.1 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute)
4.2 Holding a Call
4.3 Answering the Second Call While You are on a Phone Call
4.4 Searching for a Number in Contacts
4.5 Using the DTMF Tones
4.6 Transferring a Call
4.7 Using the Message Service
4.8 Making a Multi-party Call
5. Using an Earpiece
6 Selecting the Menu Function
6.1 Entering into the Menu Function
6.2 Using the Shortcut key in the Standby Mode
7 Entering the Texts
7.1 Input Mode
7.2 Changing the Text Input Mode
7.3 Using the T9 Mode
7.4 Using the Multi-tap Mode
7.5 Using the Numeric Mode

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7.6 Using the Symbol Mode
7.7 Using the Bopomofo Input Mode
7.8 Using the Pinyin Input Mode
7.9 Using the Stroke Input Mode
.ApplicationsⅢ
1. Messages
1.1 Text Messages
1.2 Multimedia Messages.
1.3 Broadcast
1.4 Voice Mail
2. Contacts
2.1 Adding a New Contact
2.2 Editing the Contacts
2.3 Searching a Name / Group /Photo
2.4 Group Setting
2.5 Speed Dial Setting
2.6 Delete All
2.7 Memory Info
2.8 Service Number
3. Call Logs
3.1 Missed Calls
3.2 Received Calls
3.3 Dialled Calls
3.4 Deleting the Call Logs
3.5 Call Timer
3.6 Call Cost
3.7 GPRS Info
4Fun & Tools
4.1 Camera
4.2 Media Gallery
4.3 Game
4.4 Java
4.5 Auto Answer
4.6 Voice Memo
5 Profiles
5.1 Ring Tone
5.2 Message Alert
5.3 Key Tone
5.4 Flip Open Tone
5.5 Sound Effect
5.6 Profile Name
5.7 Reset
6 Settings
6.1 Display Settings
6.2 Call Settings

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6.3 Language
6.4 Favorite
6.5 Time & Date
6.6 Network Selection
6.7 Security Settings
6.8 System Reset
7.Organiser
7.1 Alarm
7.2 Calendar
7.3 Memo
7.4 World Time
7.5 Calculator
7.6 Converter
7.7 Stop Watch
7.8 Timer
Ⅳ. Advanced Functions
1 WAP
1.1 Navigating the WAP Browser
1.2 Entering the Text in the WAP Browser
1.3 Home
1.4 Resume
1.5 Bookmarks
1.6 Push Messages
1.7 Go to URL
1.8 Profiles
1.9 Cache
1.10 Version
2. Infrared Port
3. SIM Toolkit [S]
Appendix
Access Code
Check List
All about performance and safety
Glossary
Warranty
Memo

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.Getting StartedⅠ
1 Package Contents
2 Views of Pantech GF 260
3 Internal & External Displays
4 SIM Card
5 Using the battery
.Getting StartedⅠ
1. Package Contents
Phone Travel Charger
Battery Manual
Ear Microphone Hand Strap

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2. Internal & External Displays
This handset has 2 LCDs (internal and external) and icons on the top of
the LCD display to show the phone condition.
2.1 Internal LCD Display
Icon(s) Description
Shows the received signal strength.
The more the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Acall is being made.
Out of the coverage area. ,You cannot make or receive a call.
You have a new voice message.
You have a new text message. If the text message memory is
full, this icon will look like
You have a new multimedia message.If the multimedia
message memory is full, this icon will look like
Out of the home network range.
Within the GPRS range. When GPRS session is in progress,
this icon will look like
You have a new or WAP push message. If the WAP push
memory is full, this icon will look like
Call diverting feature is activated
You have set the alarm.
You have set the schedule with an alarm to notice at a specified
time
Infrared port is activated. During data transmission through the
Infra-read port, this icon will look like
You have set the alert type for incoming call to ring only.
You have set the alert type for incoming call to ring ascent .
You have set the alert type for incoming call to ring and vibrate.
You have set the alert type for incoming call to vibrate then ring.
You have set the alert type for incoming call to quite (7-colour
LED flashes for incoming call alerting).
You have set the alert type for incoming call to vibrate only.
Y
ou
have
set the alert type for all tones to quite and for all rings
Icons Area
Text
and Graphic Area
Display in Standby screen with information
¨
Area Information through Cell broadcast
service
¨Network Name
¨Time and Date, or Standby
Greeting
message.
Softkey Indications

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to vibrate only.
Headset is connected.
Anew voice mail is received.
Auto-answering feature is activated.
Battery level. The bar indicatesavailable battery amount.If your
battery is flat, this icon will look like
Display Off Mode.
If you don’t press any key in a minute when the internal and external
display are dimmed, the internal display goes into the Off Mode to save
the power. Press any key to restore the display from the Off Mode.
Selecting Functions and Options.
Handset provides several customization functions, which are arranged in
menus and sub-menus. You can access to these function using three
Soft keys ([ ] , [ ] and [OK] key).
Each menu and sub-menu allow you to view and change the settings of
the particular function.
Soft key function varies depending on the current context; the labels or
icons at the bottom line of the display indicate the current function.
To view various functions/options available or select the one that is
required:
1. Press the appropriate Soft key.
2. To select function displayed or option highlighted, press the [ ]
[Select]Soft key or [OK] Soft key.
3. To highlight the next option on a list, press the Up key or Down key.
4. To move back to the previous function or option on a list, press the [C]
key
5. To return to Standby Mode, press the [ ] key.
In some functions, you may be prompted for a password or PIN. Enter
the required code and press the [OK]Soft key.
2.2 External LCD Display
You can use several menus even the folder is closed.
The following section describesthe external LCD screen display and easy-
to-control external menus with its function.
Side Up
-Adjuststhe earpiece volume and moves up the cursor in the
menu during a call.
-Mutes the ring tone if pressed at an incoming call.
-Rejects the incoming call if pressed at an incoming call.
-Turns the flashlight on if pressed longer.
-Starts scrolling if pressed in the external menu screen.

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Side Down
-Adjuststhe earpiece volume and moves down the cursor in
the menu during a call.
-Mutes the ring tone if pressed at an incoming call.
-Rejects the incoming call if pressed at an incoming call
-Goes to the external menu screen if pressed longer (Shown
with Profiles/Recent Calls/Inbox/Infrared Port)
-Starts scrolling if pressed in the external menu screen.
Extra Key
-Turns the camera capture mode on, if pressed longer.
-Works as a camera shutter in the capture mode.
-Selects a menu or moves to the sub-menu, if pressed in the
external menu.
-Exits from the menu screen and returns to the standby
screen if pressed longer in the external menu screen.
External Menu List
Press the side volume [ ] key longer in the standby mode.
1Profiles: Selects a menu among Normal, Silent, Meeting, Outdoor,
or Car.
1Recent Calls: Lists up the recent calls.
1Inbox: Lists up incoming SMS messages.
1Infrared Port: Activates or deactivate the infrared port.
Side Key Special Functions.
iSnap Shot
Close the folder to initiate the camera function.
Press the side [ ] key longer to activate the camera shooting
mode. Press the [ ] key shortly again to take a photo. And then,
the shot image will be displayed in the screen. At this time, press
short the [ ] key to save the picture with auto naming. In the
View mode, press the [ ] side key to return to the camera capture
mode.
Press the [ ] key longer to move to the standby mode.
iFlash on
You can use the handset as an emergency light.
Press the Side volume [] key longer in the standby mode.
The camera flash is lighted automatically for 10 seconds. Press
the [ ] key or [ ] key to flash off during this time.

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3. SIM Card
3.1 SIM Card
When you subscribe to your network operator, you will get a SIM
(Subscriber Identity Module) card containing your registration information.
(PIN, the existence of additional service and so on).
Like a credit card, it should be kept securely and handled carefully.
Do not bend, scratch or expose to moisture.
Avoid static electricity.
To avoid memory corruption of your SIM card, always switch off your
phone before removing or inserting your SIM card.
3.2 Installing/Removing the SIM card
1. Remove the battery from the unit.
2. If the SIM slot is empty, insert the SIM card into the slot.
3. If you want to remove the SIM card, push the SIM card to the arrow
direction as shown in the below figure.

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4. Using the battery
4.1 Installing the battery
Put the metal locators of the battery into the hole located at the bottom of
the unit, as shown in the below figure.
Press the upper side of the batteryuntil you hear “click”sound.
4.2 Removing the battery
Push up the battery holding button and remove the battery.
4.3 Charging the battery
This handset uses the Li-ion battery. Make sure to use the authorized
battery and charger only. For more details, please inquire at your nearest
dealer.
You can use the handset during battery recharging.
When the batteryis mounted on the handset, open the cover located at
the bottom of the handset and connect an adapter.An adaptor is
provided with the handset.
If recharging is completed, detach the adaptor connection from the outlet.
Tip
Your handset is powered by a Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery.
You can use the following Li-ion battery types for your handset. (Contact