Sanyo Katana LX User manual

User Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
YourPhone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Setting UpYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ActivatingYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting UpYourVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Sprint Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Section 2:Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2A. Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Features ofYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
TurningYour Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
UsingYour Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . .14
NavigatingThrough the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
EnteringText . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
2B. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
TTYUse With Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Phone Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
2C. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
UsingYour Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Deleting Phone Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Resetting Phone Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Security Features for Sprint Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

2D. Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
SettingYour Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Using Data Roam Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
2E. Managing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
HistoryThread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
History Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
History Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Making a Call From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Saving a Phone Number From History . . . . . . . . .61
Making a New Group Entry From History . . . . . . .62
Prepending a Phone Number From History . . . .62
Deleting History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
2F. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
About Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Displaying the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Creating a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Displaying the Details Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Contacts Menu Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Dialing Sprint Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Wireless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
2G. Calendar andTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
UsingYour Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
2H. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) . . .83
Voice and Call Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Setting Up Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
2I. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Sending Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Managing Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
2J. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Using the Bluetooth Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . .102
Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Using the Trusted List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Sending Data via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Section 3: Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . .107
3A. Sprint Service:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . .108
UsingVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Using SMSVoice Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
3B. SprintVision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Sprint Vision Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Getting Started With SprintVision . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Accessing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Sprint Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . .135
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . .136
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ..137
UsingYour Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . .138
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

i
Introduction
This User Guide introduces you to Sprint®service and all
the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four
sections:
lSection 1: Getting Started
lSection 2: Your Phone
lSection 3: Sprint Service
lSection 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight
special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you
make the most of yournew 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 the
Table 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 136 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.
User
Guide
Note
Because of updates in phone software, this
printed guide may not be the most current
version for your phone.Visit www.sprint.com
and log on to My Sprint Wireless to access
the most recent version of the user guide.

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Your Phone’s Menu
The following table outlines yourphone’s menu structure
(in list view). For more information about using your
phone’smenus, see “Navigating Through the Menus” on
page 17.
6: IM & Email
7: Chat & Dating
8:Voicemail
1: Call Voicemail 2: Call:Speaker On
3: Details 4: Reset Indic.
9: Settings
1: Notification
1: Msgs and Icon 2: Icon Only
2: Message Reminder
1:Text Message 2: PictureMail
3:Voicemail 4: VoiceSMS
3: Callback Number
1: None 2: My Phone#
3: Other
4: Auto-Delete
5: Signature
6: Preset Msgs
7: Drafts Alert
1: Missed Alerts
2: History
3: Contacts
4: Messaging
1: Send Message
1:Text Message 2: Picture Mail
3:VoiceSMS
2:Text
3: Picture Mail
4: Premium Msgs
5:VoiceSMS

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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: FunTools
1: Multiple Shots 2: Fun Frames
3: ColorTone
5: Image Controls
1: Brightness 2: White Balance
6: CameraSettings
1: Resolution 2: Quality
3: Shutter Sound 4: Status Bar
7: Review Media
8:VoiceSMS Options
1: Speakerphone 2: From Name
3: Connect. 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
4:Applications
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
5: IM & Email
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
6: CallTones

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3: Calendar
4:Alarm Clock
5: Countdown
6: Stopwatch
7:World Clock
8: Calculator
9: Update Firmware
10:Assign. Media
9: Settings
1: Display
1: Main Screen
1: Screensaver 2: Animation
3: Backlight 4: Background
5: Input Font 6: Foreground
7: Sleep Mode
2: OuterScreen
1: Animation 2: Foreground
3: Sleep Mode
3: Contrast
8: Key Guidance
9: User Settings
2: Picture Mail
3: MyAlbums
1: In Phone 2: Online Albums
4: Order Prints
5: Settings&Info
1: Location 2: Status Bar
3: Slideshow Intvl 4: Account Info
5: Help
7:Web
8:Tools
1:Voice Memo
1: Record2: List
3: Screen Call
2: Bluetooth
1: Handsfree Pairing 2: Send Contact
3: Send Biz Card4: Add to Trusted
5:Trusted List 6: More...

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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:ToneVolume
3:ToneType
5:Voice Guide
6:VibrateType
1: Incoming Calls 2: Messaging
3: Alarm 4: Schedule
3: Bluetooth
1: On/Off
2:Visibility
3: Device Name
4: Device Info
5:Trusted List
6:Voice Priority
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
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 Off6: Schedule

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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
5: My Account
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
4: Messaging
1: Notification
1: Msgs and Icon 2: Icon Only
2: Message Reminder
1:Text Message 2: Picture Mail
3:Voicemail 4:VoiceSMS
3: Callback Number
1: None 2: My Phone#
3: Other
4: Auto-Delete
5: Signature
6: Preset Msgs
7: Drafts Alert
8:VoiceSMS Options
1: Speakerphone 2: From Name
3: Connect. Alert

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#: Navigation Keys
1: LeftNavi (Calendar)
2: Right Navi (Contacts)
3: Up Navi (SendText)
4: Down Navi (My Content)
:Side Key Guard
:SetTime/Date
:Wireless Backup
(Before subscribing)
1: Subscribe 2: Learn More
(After subscribing)
1: Alert 2:View Status
3:Troubleshoot 4: Learn More
5: Unsubscribe
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
5: Contacts
1: SpeedNumbers 2: My Name Card
3: Services 4: Show Secret/Hide Secret
5: Wireless Backup
6: Data
1: Enable/Disable Data 2: Net Guard
3: Update Profile
7: Headset Mode
1:Turbo Button 2: Ringer Sound
8: Location
9: Restrict and Lock
1:Voice 2: Data
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

Section 1
Getting Started

2 Section 1A. Setting Up Service
Section 1A
Setting Up Service
l Setting UpYour Phone (page 2)
l ActivatingYour Phone (page 3)
l Setting UpYour Voicemail (page 4)
l Sprint Account Passwords (page 4)
l Getting Help (page 5)
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, establish
passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your
Sprint service.
Setting UpYourPhone
1. Install the battery.
nInsert the battery into the opening in the back of the
phone, making sure the connectors align. Gently
press down to secure the battery.
nReplace the battery coverand slide it upward until
you heara click.
2. Press to turn the phone on.
nIf yourphone is activated, it will turn on, search for
Sprint service, and enter standby mode.
nIf yourphone is not yet activated, see “Activating
Your Phone” on page 3 for more information.
3. Make yourfirst call.
nUse yourkeypad to enter a phone number.
nPress .
Note Your phone’sbatteryshould have enough charge
for the phone to turn on and find a signal, set up
your voicemail, and makeacall.You should fully
charge your battery as soon as possible. See
“ChargingYour Battery” on page 16 for details.

Setting Up Service
Section 1A. Setting Up Service 3
ActivatingYour Phone
vIf you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, your phone
should be activated and ready to use.
vIf you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new
Sprint account or anew line of service, it is designed to
activate automatically. To confirm your activation,
makeaphone call.
vIf you received your phone in the mail and you are activating
anew phone for an existing number on your account, you
will need to contact Sprint Customer Service to
activate your new phone. There are two activation
options:
nFrom your computer’s Web browser, go to
www.sprint.com/activate and complete the
onscreen instructions to activate your phone.
nDial 1-888-211-4727 from another phone to
contact Sprint Customer Service to complete the
phone activation.
When you havefinished, make a phone call to
confirm your activation.
Note If you are having difficulty with activation, contact
Sprint CustomerService by dialing 1-888-211-4727
from any otherphone.
Tip Do not press END while the phone is being
activated. Pressing END cancels the activation
process.

4 Section 1A. Setting Up Service
Setting UpYour Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if yourphone is in use
or turned off. Therefore, Sprint recommends that you set
up yourvoicemail and personal greeting as soon as
yourphone is activated.
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
nCreate your passcode.
nRecord your name announcement.
nRecord your greeting.
nChoose 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 108.
SprintAccount Passwords
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your
personal account information, yourvoicemail account,
and your Sprint Vision®account. To ensure that no one
else has access to yourinformation, you will need to
create passwords to protect your privacy.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account
user name and passwordwhen you sign on to
www.sprint.com.(Click Need to register for access? to get
started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone
else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get
asub-account passwordat www.sprint.com.
Note Voicemail Passcode
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to
your voicemail account, Sprint recommends that
you enable your voicemail passcode. (Do not
activate One-Touch Message Access.)

Setting Up Service
Section 1A. Setting Up Service 5
Voicemail Password
You will create your voicemail password (or passcode)
when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting UpYour
Voicemail” on page 4 for more information on your
voicemail password.
Sprint Vision Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an
optional Sprint Vision password to control access and
authorizePremium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign
on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4727.
Getting Help
ManagingYourAccount
Online: www.sprint.com
vAccess youraccount information.
vCheck yourminutes used (depending on your Sprint
service plan).
vView and pay your bill.
vEnroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
vPurchase accessories.
vShop for the latest Sprint phones.
vView available Sprint service plans and options.
vLearn moreabout Sprint Vision and other great
products like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers,
screen savers, and more.

6 Section 1A. Setting Up Service
FromYourSprint Phone
vPress to check minute usage and
account balance.
vPress to make a payment.
vPress to access a summary of your
Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions.
FromAny OtherPhone
vSprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
vBusiness Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.
Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and
information through your phone, including residential,
business, and government listings; movie listings or
showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations,
and major local event information.You can get up to
three pieces of information per call, and the operatorcan
automatically connect yourcall at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will
be billed for airtime.
Tocall Sprint 411:
©Press .
Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when
placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a
local telephone calling cardor thirdparty.
Toaccess Sprint Operator Services:
©Press .
For more information or to see the latest in products and
services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.

Section 2
Your Phone

Section 2A
Phone Basics
lYour Phone (page 8)
lViewing the Display Screen (page 11)
lFeatures of Your Phone (page 13)
lTurningYour Phone On and Off (page 14)
lUsingYour Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 14)
lNavigatingThrough the Menus (page 17)
lDisplayingYour Phone Number (page 18)
lMaking andAnswering Calls (page 18)
lEnteringText (page 27)
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. BACKKey
14. Camera Lens
16. LED Indicator
6. Camera Key
8. SPEAKER Key
9. Microphone
10. Keypad
18. Micro-USB
Connector
8 Section 2A. Phone Basics