Sanyo Katana LX User manual

User Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting Up YourVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2A. Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Navigating Through the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
2B. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
TTY Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Phone Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
2C. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Deleting Phone Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Resetting Phone Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Security Features for Data Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
2D. Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Using Data Roam Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
2E. Managing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
History Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
History Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
History Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Making a Call From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Saving a Phone Number From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Making a New Group Entry From History . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Prepending a Phone Number From History . . . . . . . . . . .60
Deleting History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
2F. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
About Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Displaying the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Creating a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Displaying the Details Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Contacts Menu Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
2G. Calendar and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Using Your Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Using Your Phone’sTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
2H. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Using ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Voice and Call Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Setting Up Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
2I. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Sending Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Managing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
2J. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Using the Bluetooth Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Using the Trusted List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Sending Data via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
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Section 3: Wireless Service . . . . . . . . . . . .101
3A. Wireless Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . .102
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
3B. Data Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Data Service Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Getting Started With Data Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Accessing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Section 4: Safety & Warranty Information .123
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .124
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . .125
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . . . . .126
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
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Introduction
This User Guide introduces you to wireless service and all the
features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:
⽧Section 1: Getting Started
⽧Section 2: Your Phone
⽧Section 3: Wireless Service
⽧Section 4: Safety & Warranty Information
Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight
special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make
the most of your new phone and service.The Table of
Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate
specific information.
You’ll get the most out of your phone if you read each
section. However, if you’d like to get right to a specific
feature, simply locate that section in theTable of Contents
and go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that
section, and you’ll be ready to use your phone in no time.
WARNING Please refer to the Important Safety
Information section on page 124 to learn
about information that will help you safely use
your phone. Failure to read and follow the
Important Safety Information in this phone
guide may result in serious bodily injury, death,
or property damage.
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Your Phone’s Menu
The following table outlines your phone’s menu structure (in list
view). For more information about using your phone’s menus,
see “Navigating Through the Menus” on page 15.
6: Settings
1: Notification
1: Msgs and Icon 2: Icon Only
2: Message Reminder
1:Text Message 2: Picture Msg
3:Voicemail
3: Callback Number
1: None 2: My Phone#
3: Other
4: Signature
5: Preset Msgs
6: Drafts Alert
5: My Content
1: Games
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
2: Ringers
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
3: Screensavers
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
1: Missed Alerts
2: History
3: Contacts
4: Messaging
1: Send Message
1:Text Message 2: Picture Msg
2: Text
3: Picture Msg
4: Premium Msgs
5: Voicemail
1:Call Voicemail 2:Call:Speaker On
3: Details 4: Reset Indic.
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4: Applications
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
6: Pictures
1: Camera
Press Options (right softkey) and press the navigation key up and
down to display the following options:
1: Picture Mode
1: Normal 2: Beach/Snow
3: Scenery 4: Night/Dark
5: Soft Focus
2: Zoom
3: Self-Timer
1: Off 2: 10 Seconds
3: 5 Seconds
4: Fun Tools
1: Multiple Shots 2: Fun Frames
3: Color Tone
5: Image Controls
1: Brightness 2:White Balance
6: CameraSettings
1: Resolution 2: Quality
3: Shutter Sound 4: Status Bar
7: Review Media
8: Key Guidance
9: User Settings
2: Picture Msg
3: My Albums
1: In Phone 2: Online Albums
4: Settings&Info
1: Location 2: Status Bar
3: Slideshow Intvl 4:Account Info
5: Help
7: Web
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9: Settings
1: Display
1: Main Screen
1: Screensaver 2:Animation
3: Backlight 4: Background
5: Input Font 6: Foreground
7: Sleep Mode
2: Outer Screen
1:Animation 2: Foreground
3: Sleep Mode
3: Contrast
4: Font Size
1: Main Screen 2: Outer Screen
5: Keypad Light
6: Language
1: English 2: Español
7: Power Save Mode
8: Return to Idle
1:Automatically 2: End Key
8: Tools
1: Voice Memo
1: Record 2: List
3: Screen Call
2: Bluetooth
1: Handsfree Pairing 2: Send Contact
3: Send Biz Card 4:Add toTrusted
5:Trusted List 6: More...
3: Calendar
4: Alarm Clock
5: Countdown
6: Stopwatch
7: World Clock
8: Calculator
9: Update Firmware
0: Assign.Media
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3: Bluetooth
1: On/Off
2: Visibility
3: Device Name
4: Device Info
5: Trusted List
6: Voice Priority
4: Messaging
1: Notification
1: Msgs and Icon 2: Icon Only
2: Message Reminder
1:Text Message 2: Picture Msg
3:Voicemail
3: Callback Number
1: None 2: My Phone#
3: Other
4: Signature
5: Preset Msgs
6: Drafts Alert
2: Sounds
1: Volume
1: Ringer 2: Earpiece
3: Headset 4: Speakerphone
5:Applications 6: Start Up/Power Off
7:Advanced...
2: Ringer Type
1: Incoming Calls 2: Messaging
3:Alarm 4: Power On
5: Power Off 6: Schedule
3: Alerts
1: Beep Each Minute 2: Out of Service
3: Connect 4: Signal Fade/Call Drop
5: Messaging
4: Keytones
1:Tone Length 2:Tone Volume
3:Tone Type
5: Voice Guide
6: Vibrate Type
1: Incoming Calls 2: Messaging
3:Alarm 4: Schedule
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5: Contacts
1: SpeedNumbers 2: My Name Card
3: Services 4: Show Secret/Hide Secret
6: Web
1: Enable/Disable Web 2: Net Guard
3: Update Profile
7: Headset Mode
1:Turbo Button 2: Ringer Sound
8: Location
9: Restrict and Lock
1:Voice 2:Web
3: Camera/Pictures 4: Lock My Phone
0: Roaming
1: Set Mode 2: Call Guard
3: Data Roaming
*: Security
1: Lock My Phone 2: Change Lock Code
3: Special Numbers 4:Edit Contacts List
5: Delete/Reset
5: Text Entry
1:Auto-Capital 2:Auto-Space
3: Inpt Language 4: My Words
5:T9 Settings 6: Default Input
7:Add Word 8:Auto-Complete
9: Help
6: Phone Info
1: Phone#/User ID 2: Icon Glossary
3:Version 4:Advanced
7: More...
1: Accessibility
1:TTY 2: Input Font
3: Font Size 4:Vibrate Type
2: Airplane Mode
3: Browser
1: Bookmarks 2: Delete Web Cache
3: Delete Web Cookies 4: Edit Home Page
4: Call Setup
1:Auto-Answer 2:Abbrev. Dial
3: Call Answer 4: Contacts Match
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#: Navigation Keys
1: Left Navi (Calendar)
2: Right Navi (Contacts)
3: Up Navi (Messaging)
4: Down Navi (My Content)
: Side Key Guard
: Set Time/Date
In Use Menu
Press Options (right softkey) to display the following
options:
1:Three-Way Call 2: Main Menu
3: Save (or ContactsDetails) 4: Contacts
5: Call Memo Rec. 6: Phone Info
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Section 1
Getting Started
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Section 1A
Setting Up Service
⽧Setting Up Your Phone (page 2 )
⽧Activating Your Phone (page 3)
⽧Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 3)
⽧Getting Help (page 4)
Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy.
This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up
and turn on your phone, set up your voicemail, and contact your
service provider for assistance with your wireless service.
Setting Up Your Phone
1. Install the battery.
䡲Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the
phone, making sure the connectors align. Gently press
down to secure the battery.
䡲Replace the battery cover and slide it upward until you
hear a click.
2. Press to turn the phone on.
䡲Your phone will turn on, search for service, and enter
standby mode.
3. Make your first call.
䡲Use your keypad to enter a phone number.
䡲Press .
Note Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the
phone to turn on and find a signal, set up your voicemail,
and make a call.You should fully charge your battery as
soon as possible. See “ChargingYour Battery” on page
14 for details.
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Activating Your Phone
There are three basic scenarios for activating your new phone:
A.You purchased your phone at a store. It is probably
activated and ready to use.
B.You received your phone in the mail, and it is a new
account or a new phone number. Your phone is designed
to activate automatically when you first turn it on.To confirm
your activation, make a phone call.
C. You received your phone in the mail and you are
switching numbers from a previous phone to the new
phone. You need to contact your service provider to activate
the number on your new phone.When you have finished,
make a phone call to confirm your activation.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred
to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal
greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
䡲Create your passcode.
䡲Record your name announcement.
䡲Record your greeting.
䡲Choose whether to activate One-Touch Message Access
(a feature that lets you access messages simply by
pressing and holding , bypassing the need for you
to enter your passcode).
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using
Voicemail”on page 102.
Note Voicemail Passcode
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your
voicemail account, it is recommended that you enable
your voicemail passcode. (Do not activate One-Touch
Message Access.)
Note If you are having difficulty with activation, contact your
service provider.
Tip Do not press END while the phone is being activated.
Pressing END cancels the activation process.
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Setting Up Service
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Getting Help
Directory Assistance
Call Directory Assistance from your phone and you’ll have
access to a variety of services and information including
residential, business, and government listings.There is a per-
call charge to use Directory Assistance,and you will be billed
for airtime.
To call Directory Assistance:
䊳Press .
Operator Services
Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect
calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling
card or third party.
To access Operator Services:
䊳Press .
For more information, pleases contact your wireless service
provider.
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Section 2
Your Phone
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Section 2A
Phone Basics
⽧Your Phone (page 6)
⽧Viewing the Display Screen (page 9)
⽧Features of Your Phone (page 11)
⽧Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 12)
⽧Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 12)
⽧Navigating Through the Menus (page 15)
⽧Displaying Your Phone Number (page 16)
⽧Making and Answering Calls (page 16)
⽧Entering Text (page 25)
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your
life and expand your ability to stay connected to the
people and information that are important to you. This
section will guide you through the basic functions and calling
features of your phone.
Your Phone
13. Headset Jack
19. Volume Key
17. Outer Screen
20. Side Camera Key
4. Navigation Key
7. TALK Key
3. Softkeys
5. MENU/OK Key
2. Main Screen
15. Speaker
21. Internal Antenna
1. Earpiece
11. END/POWER Key
12. BACK Key
14. Camera Lens
16. LED Indicator
6. Camera Key
8. SPEAKER Key
9. Microphone
10. Keypad
18. Micro-USB
Connector
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Key Functions
1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
2. Main Screen displays all the information needed to operate
your phone,such as the call status, the Contacts list,the date
and time,and the signal and battery strength.
3. Softkeys let you select softkey actions or menu items
corresponding to the bottom right/left line on the main
screen.
4. Navigation Key scrolls through menus quickly and easily.
These keys can also be reassigned to create customized
shortcuts.
5. MENU/OK Key lets you access the phone’s menus and
select the highlighted choice when navigating through a
menu.
6. Camera Key lets you access the Pictures menu and take
pictures.
7. TALK Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call
Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial.
8. SPEAKER Key lets you place or receive calls in
speakerphone mode or turn the speakerphone on and off
during a call.
9. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when
you are speaking to them.
10. Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters,
and navigate within menus. Press and hold keys 2–9.
(See “Using Speed Dialing” on page 24.)
11. END/POWER Key lets you turn the phone on or off, end a
call, or return to standby mode.While in the main menu, it
returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your
input.
12. BACK Key deletes characters from the display in text
entry mode.When in a menu, pressing the BACK key
returns you to the previous menu.This key also allows you
to return to the previous screen in a data service session.
13. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset
for convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION!
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage
the phone.
14. Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you take
pictures.
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Phone Basics
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15. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds.
You can mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by
pressing or any of the side keys.The speaker also
lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
16. LED Indicator shows your phone’s connection and
charging status at a glance.
17. Outer Screen lets you monitor the phone’s status and see
who’s calling without opening the phone.
18. Micro-USB Connector allows you to connect a phone
charger or other accessories to your phone. CAUTION!
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect connector may
damage the phone.
19. Volume Key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in
standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the voice
volume during a call.The volume key can also be used to
scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu
options.To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press
up or down. Press and hold to redial with the phone
closed.
20. Side Camera Key lets you access the camera mode and
take pictures.
21. Internal Antenna facilitates reception and transmission.
To maximize call performance, do not obstruct the internal
antenna area. (See page 16.)
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