Sanyo SCP-85H User manual

SCP-8500
Operating Guide
(Draft)

Getting to Know Your Phone................................................................................................5
Key Functions .........................................................................................................................6
Viewing the Display Screen.....................................................................................................7
Turning Your Phone On and Off..............................................................................................8
Unlocking the Phone...............................................................................................................8
Using the Battery.....................................................................................................................8
Displaying Your Phone Number..............................................................................................9
Making and Answering Calls ..............................................................................................10
Making Calls..........................................................................................................................10
Dialing Options......................................................................................................................10
Answering Calls ....................................................................................................................10
Using the Speakerphone.......................................................................................................11
Changing the Ringer Volume................................................................................................11
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation..............................................................................11
Missed Call Notification.........................................................................................................12
Calling Emergency Numbers.................................................................................................12
In-Call Options ......................................................................................................................12
End-of-Call Options...............................................................................................................12
Saving a Phone Number.......................................................................................................13
Finding a Phone Number ......................................................................................................13
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses ................................................................13
Using Abbreviated Dialing.....................................................................................................14
Dialing From the Contacts Directory .....................................................................................15
Using Speed Dialing..............................................................................................................15
Entering Text ......................................................................................................................16
Selecting a Character Input Mode.........................................................................................16
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input..............................................................................16
Adding a Word to the T9 Database.......................................................................................16
Entering Characters by Using Alphabet Mode ......................................................................16
Entering Numbers, Symbols, Preset Suffix and Smileys.......................................................17
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings......................................................................................18
Sound Settings......................................................................................................................18
Ringer Types.........................................................................................................................18
Selecting Ringers for Incoming Calls ....................................................................................18
Selecting a Ringer for Alarms or Scheduled Events..............................................................18
Selecting Ringers for Messages............................................................................................18
Setting Keytones...................................................................................................................18
Setting Power-On/Power-Off Tone........................................................................................19
Setting Up Voice Guide.........................................................................................................19
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings ................................................................................19
Adjusting the Alert Volume....................................................................................................19
Adjusting the Earpiece or Speakerphone Volume.................................................................20
Adjusting the Headset, Applications, or Power-On/Power-Off Volume .................................20
Silence All .............................................................................................................................20
Display Settings ....................................................................................................................20
Changing the Text Greeting..................................................................................................20
Changing the Backlight Time Length ....................................................................................21
Changing the Contrast ..........................................................................................................21
Changing the Display Screen Animation...............................................................................21
Changing the Display for Incoming Calls ..............................................................................21
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Changing the Clock/Calendar Display for the Standby Mode................................................22
Changing the Clock/Calendar Display for the Standby Mode................................................22
Changing the Background.....................................................................................................23
Changing the Phone’s Main Menu Style ...............................................................................23
Location Settings...................................................................................................................24
Airplane Mode.......................................................................................................................24
TTY Use With PCS Service...................................................................................................24
Phone Setup Options............................................................................................................25
My Favorites..........................................................................................................................25
Auto Answer Mode................................................................................................................25
Setting Call Answer...............................................................................................................25
Setting the Side Key Guard...................................................................................................26
Setting Abbreviated Dialing...................................................................................................26
Headset Mode.......................................................................................................................27
Setting Message Notification.................................................................................................27
Editing Preset Messages.......................................................................................................27
Setting a Callback Number....................................................................................................27
Changing the Menu Language..............................................................................................27
Setting Your Phone’s Security............................................................................................27
Accessing the Security Menu................................................................................................27
Locking Your Phone..............................................................................................................28
Unlocking Your Phone ..........................................................................................................28
Changing the Lock Code.......................................................................................................28
Calling in Lock Mode.............................................................................................................28
Restricting Calls....................................................................................................................29
Using Special Numbers.........................................................................................................29
Erasing the Contacts Directory..............................................................................................29
Erasing All My Content..........................................................................................................29
Resetting Your Phone...........................................................................................................30
Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS................................................................30
Controlling Your Roaming Experience................................................................................31
Understanding Roaming .......................................................................................................31
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode........................................................................................31
Using Call Guard...................................................................................................................31
Navigating Through Menus.................................................................................................32
Menu Navigation...................................................................................................................32
Menu Structure......................................................................................................................32
Managing Call History.........................................................................................................33
Viewing History .....................................................................................................................33
Call History Options ..............................................................................................................33
Making a Call from Call History.............................................................................................33
Saving a Phone Number From Call History...........................................................................33
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History...................................................................34
Erasing Call History...............................................................................................................34
Using the Contacts Directory..............................................................................................35
Adding a New Contacts List Entry.........................................................................................35
Finding Contacts Entries.......................................................................................................35
Contacts List Entry Options...................................................................................................35
Adding a Phone Number or Email Address to a Contacts Entry ...........................................36
Editing an Contacts Entry......................................................................................................36
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Setting Speed Dial Numbers.................................................................................................36
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry ....................................................................................37
Secret Contacts Entries ........................................................................................................37
Dialing PCS Services............................................................................................................37
Personal Organizer.............................................................................................................38
Managing the Calendar.........................................................................................................38
Adding an Event to the Calendar ..........................................................................................38
Event Alerts...........................................................................................................................39
Event Alert Menu...................................................................................................................39
Viewing the Event List...........................................................................................................39
Going to a Specified Date .....................................................................................................40
Erasing a Days Events..........................................................................................................40
Purging All Events.................................................................................................................40
Displaying Your User Address ..............................................................................................40
Finding Icon Definitions.........................................................................................................40
Displaying the Version Information........................................................................................40
Displaying Advanced Information..........................................................................................40
Using Your Phone’s Tools..................................................................................................41
Using the Alarm Clock...........................................................................................................41
Using the Calculator..............................................................................................................41
Using the World Clock...........................................................................................................41
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services...................................................................................42
Using Voice Memos ..............................................................................................................42
Reviewing Voice Memos.......................................................................................................42
Erasing Voice Memos ...........................................................................................................42
Setting Up Screen Call..........................................................................................................42
Selecting Announcement for Screen Call..............................................................................43
Recording Your Name for a Pre-Recorded Announcement..................................................43
Recording a Customized Announcement..............................................................................43
Reviewing an Announcement................................................................................................43
Erasing an Announcement....................................................................................................43
Taking Pictures...................................................................................................................44
Taking Pictures .....................................................................................................................44
Recording Videos..................................................................................................................45
Using Bluetooth ..................................................................................................................46
Turning Bluetooth On and Off ...............................................................................................46
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu.......................................................................................46
Bluetooth Profiles..................................................................................................................47
Pairing Bluetooth Devices.....................................................................................................48
Sending Data via Bluetooth...................................................................................................48
Using Voicemail..................................................................................................................49
Setting Up Your Voicemail ....................................................................................................49
Voicemail Notification............................................................................................................49
New Voicemail Message Alerts.............................................................................................49
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages....................................................................................49
Voicemail Options.................................................................................................................50
Clearing the Message Icon....................................................................................................51
Using Caller ID......................................................................................................................51
Responding to Call Waiting...................................................................................................52
Making a Three-Way Call......................................................................................................52
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Using Call Forwarding...........................................................................................................52
Using SMS Text Messaging ..................................................................................................53
New Messages......................................................................................................................53
Composing SMS Text Messaging.........................................................................................53
Displaying Messages ............................................................................................................53
Safety..................................................................................................................................54
General Precautions .............................................................................................................54
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone.............................................................54
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device ......................................................................55
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your SCP-8500 by Sanyo......................56
Caring for the Battery............................................................................................................57
Radiofrequency (RF) Energy.................................................................................................57
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Wireless Phones...........................................................58
FCC Notice.........................................................................................................................58
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4. Navigation Key
9. TALK Key
5. Charger Jack
3. Side Volume Key
7. MENU/OK Key
8. Camera Key
2. Main LCD (display)
23. Speaker
1. Earpiece
19. Side Camera Key
10. SPEAKER Key
11. Internal Antenna 12. Microphone
13. Keypad
14. END/POWER Key
17. Softkey (right)
18. microSD Card Slot
16. Headset Jack
15. BACK Key
6. Softkey (left)
21. LED
Indicator
24. Battery
22. Sub LCD
20. Camera Lens
Getting to Know Your Phone
Front View of Phone
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Key Functions
Key Functions
1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller’s voice.
2. Main LCD (display) displays the phone’s main menu, features, modes, etc.
3. Side Up/Down Key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the phone
open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. Press and hold to make a voice dial or redial
with the phone closed.
4. Navigation key lets you navigate quickly and easily through the menu options and access
the shortcut menus.
5. Charger Jack connects the phone to the phone charger.
6. Left Softkey lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom left line on the Main LCD.
7. MENU/OK Key lets you access the phone’s menus and select menu options.
8. Camera Key lets you access the Pictures menu and take pictures
9. TALK Key lets you place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, or use Three-Way Calling
and Voice Dial.
10. SPEAKER Key lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode.
11. Internal Antenna facilitates reception and transmission. To maximize performance, do not
touch while using the phone.
12. Microphone to speak into or record your voice.
13. Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, and navigate within menus. Press
and hold keys 2-9 for speed dialing.
14. END/POWER Key lets you turn the phone on/off, end a call, or return to standby mode.
15. BACK Key lets you clear characters from the screen or display the previous page.
16. Headset Jack lets you insert the plug of a headset (sold separately) for hands-free phone
use.
17. Right Softkey lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom right line on the Main
LCD.
18. microSD Card Slot lets you use the microSD card to expand the memory of your phone.
19. Side Camera Key lets you activate the camera mode and take pictures.
20. Camera Lens The built-in camera lens lets you take pictures.
21. LED Indicator shows your phone’s connection status at a glance.
22. Sub LCD lets you monitor the phone’s status and see who’s calling without opening the
phone.
23. Speaker allows you hands-free conversation while in speakerphone mode.
24. Battery powers your phone (Lithium-Ion battery included).
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Viewing the Display Screen
This list identifies some of the more common symbols you’ll see on your display screen.
• shows your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.
• means your phone cannot find a signal.
• tells you a call is in progress.
• indicates the Vision services is dormant.
• Indicates the Vision services is active.
• indicates the Vision services is disabled.
• indicates the phone is on another service provider’s network.
• indicates you have missed voice calls.
• indicates you have schedule event and call alarm notifications.
• indicates you have messages waiting.
• shows the level of your battery charge. The more black you see, the more power you
have left.
• indicates the vibrate feature is set.
• indicates the voice call ringer setting is off.
• indicates the Location Service of your phone is enabled.
• indicates the Location Service of your phone is disabled.
• indicates you have new caller’s message.
• indicates the Screen Call Auto setting is on.
• indicates TTY mode is set to on when you connect TTY devices.
• indicates the alarm clock is set to on.
• indicates the speakerphone mode is set to on.
• indicates headset is connected.
• indicates the Bluetooth feature is active.
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Softkeys
You can select the menus, which are described at the bottom line of the display by pressing the
corresponding softkeys (left/right). In this User Manual, the explanation for selecting such
menus are as shown below:
• Press Contacts (right softkey).
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On:
To turn your phone on, press END/ .
Once your phone is On, it displays “Looking for service...”, indicating that your phone is
searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode
–the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls. If your
phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby
mode.
In power save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention.
You can also initiate a search for PCS Service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned
on).
Tip: The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you are in an area
where there is no signal.
Turning Your Phone Off:
Press and hold END/ for two seconds until you see the powering down animation on the display
screen. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Unlocking the Phone
1. Press END/ to turn the phone on.
2. Press Unlock (left softkey).
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. For security purposes, the code is not visible as you type.
Using the Battery
Installing the Battery
To install the Li-Ion battery:
-To install, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down
until the latch snaps into place.
Removing the Battery
To remove your battery:
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages.
2. Push up on the battery release latch and lift the battery up and away from the phone.
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Charging the Battery
Your PCS Phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the battery as soon as
possible so you can begin using your phone.
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your
phone automatically turns off and you’ll lose all the information you were just working on. For a
quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the
upper-right corner of your phone’s display screen. If the battery charge gets too low, the battery
icon appears and the phone sounds a warning tone.
Always use a recommended Travel Charger or Vehicle Power Adapter to charge your battery.
Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the
warranty.
Using the Travel Charger
To use the travel charger provided with your phone:
1. Plug the travel charger into a wall outlet.
2. Plug the other end into the travel charger into the charger jack on the side of your phone
(with the battery installed).
• Charging when your phone is turned on:
The battery icon animates while charging.
The battery icon turns to when charging is complete.
• Charging when your phone is turned off:
The battery icon appears, and the message “BATTERY CHARGING --Power
Off--” is shown on the display while charging. When the battery is completely
discharged, you may wait for several minutes until the message is shown on the
display. The battery icon turns to , and message changes to “CHARGING
COMPLETE --Power Off--” when charging is complete.
Displaying Your Phone Number
To display your phone number:
• Press MENU/OK > Contacts > My Name Card.
Note: To access the phone’s main menu, press MENU/OK from standby mode. Menu items
may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation key and pressing MENU/OK, or you
can press the number corresponding to the menu item on your keypad.
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