SoftBank 931sc User manual

1
Getting Started
Parts & Functions .......................................................................... 1-2
Handset .............................................................................................. 1-2
Display Indicators ................................................................................ 1-3
Touch Panel ................................................................................... 1-5
Tap ..................................................................................................... 1-5
Scroll................................................................................................... 1-5
Hold.................................................................................................... 1-5
Drag & Drop........................................................................................ 1-5
Swipe.................................................................................................. 1-5
Touch Panel Operations....................................................................... 1-6
Motion Control .............................................................................. 1-7
Motion Control Operations .................................................................. 1-7
USIM Card...................................................................................... 1-7
Before Using USIM Card ...................................................................... 1-7
Inserting & Removing USIM Card......................................................... 1-8
Battery & Charger ......................................................................... 1-9
Before Using Battery or Charger........................................................... 1-9
Inserting & Removing Battery............................................................. 1-10
Charge Battery .................................................................................. 1-11
In-Car Charger (Optional) .................................................................. 1-12
Power On/Off............................................................................... 1-13
Power On.......................................................................................... 1-13
Power Off.......................................................................................... 1-14
Account Details ........................................................................... 1-14
Viewing Account Details.................................................................... 1-14
Editing Account Details...................................................................... 1-15
Handling Precautions (Touch Panel & Key Lock)......................... 1-15
Standby Window ......................................................................... 1-16
Minding Mobile Manners ............................................................ 1-16
Offline Mode ..................................................................................... 1-16
Manner Mode ................................................................................... 1-17
Changing Mode Settings ................................................................... 1-17
Default Mode Settings ....................................................................... 1-17
Security Codes............................................................................. 1-21
Phone Password................................................................................ 1-21
Center Access Code........................................................................... 1-21
Network Password ............................................................................ 1-21
PIN Code........................................................................................... 1-21
Password for USIM Lock .................................................................... 1-22

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a
External Light
Flashes for Missed Call or Incoming Call/
Mail; illuminates red while charging.
bOptical Sensor
Measures ambient light for Display brightness;
in-call object proximity.
cDisplay
dtStart Key
Make and receive Voice Call.
ecClear/Back Key
Return to previous operation step.
fInternal Camera
Use for Facial recognition or Video Call.
gEarpiece/Speaker
hyPower/End Key
Turn power on/off or end operations.
iMicrophone
jExternal Antenna
Use for Digital TV reception.
kStrap Eyelet
lEarphone Microphone Port
Connect optional Earphone Conversion Cable
here.
mCharger/External Device Port
Connect Charger, PC, etc. here.
Parts & Functions
Handset

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nMemory Card Port
microSD™ Memory Card connect port.
oInfrared Port
Use for infrared data transmissions.
pBattery Cover
Remove to access Battery, or USIM/
Memory Card.
qMobile Light
Turn this on when capturing images.
rExternal Camera
Capture images or send video during
Video Call.
slHold Key
Lock or unlock Touch Panel and buttons
of handset.
tmManner Key
Press this for 1 + seconds to activate or
cancel Manner mode.
uInternal Antenna
vkCamera Key
Press this for 2 + seconds to activate Camera.
Release shutter to capture images.
wvTV Key
Press this for 1 + seconds to activate TV.
xbSide Key
Lower ringer, Media Player, or TV
volume.
ynSide Key
Raise ringer, Media Player, or TV volume.
・
Internal Antenna & Optical Sensor
Handset transmits/receives signals via Internal
Antenna. There is no external antenna. Voice
quality may vary by where/how handset is used.
Do not cover or place stickers, etc. over the area
containing Internal Antenna or Optical Sensor.
・
Keep Optical Sensor clear of obstructions; may
cause malfunctions.
・
If using Protective Film, keep Optical Sensor area
free of obstructions; may cause malfunction.
Display Indicators
abcdf
egh
i
j
a Signal Strength (More bars
indicate stronger signal)
Out-of-Range (Language set to
Japanese)
Out-of-Range (Language set to
English or )
 OfineMode
b3G Network Connected
3G Network Connected (Ready)
3G Network Connected (In Use)
GSM Network Connected
GSM Network Connected (Ready)
GSM Network Connected (In Use)
SSL Connected
Packet Communication Unavailable
VoiceCallinProgress(asheswhile
making or receiving calls)
VideoCallinProgress(asheswhile
making or receiving calls)
My status Online

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cNew Message
Sending Mail
Receiving Mail
Activate Delivery Report
Memory Full (S! Mail/SMS)
Downloading Content Key
dMusic Playback
Music Paused
Recording TV program
Reservation Set
S! Appli
S! Appli Paused
S! Appli Activation Request
eMemory Card Inserted
Read from/write on Memory Card
Software Update Required
PC Site Browser Connected
Unread S! Quick News
Unread S! Information Channels
All Keys Locked
fBluetooth®Activated
Bluetooth®Transmission
Bluetooth® Packet Data in Transmission
Headset Connected with Bluetooth®
Activated
USB Connected
(Yellow) USB Connection
(Gray) Infrared Data Transmission Activated
(Red) Infrared Data in Transmission
Data Synchronized
gManner Mode
Drive Mode
Meeting Mode
Activity Mode
hBattery Strong
Battery Moderate
Battery Low
Battery Weak (Charge Now)
(Flashing in Red) Battery Empty
iRinger and Vibration Activated for
Incoming Call
Only Ringer Activated for Incoming
Call
Only Vibration Activated for Incoming
Call
Ringer and Vibration are Muted for
Incoming Call
jRoaming Activated
Answering Machine Activated
Unheard Answering Machine Message
Voicemail/Call Forwarding (No reply)
Activated
Activate Voicemail
Unheard Voicemail
S! Friend's Status Request
UnreadS!Friend'sStatusNotication
Alarm Set
Schedule Set
Schedule with Alarm Set
Tasks Set
Tasks with Alarm Set
Secret Mode Set
Password Locked
・
When (Red) appears, only Packet Communications
and Outgoing S! Mail are available; Calls, Incoming S!
Mail, and SMS Service are all disabled.

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Touch Panel
Use Stylus to tap or scroll handset Touch Panel items. Some functions support rotating handset vertically or horizontally to change Display orientation.
Using Touch Panel and conventions used in this guide are described here.
Tap
Lightly touch target item on Display. Select items to
open or execute functions.
・
In this guide, some tap operation procedures are
abbreviated with arrows (fP.ii).
Scroll
Gently slide Stylus across Touch Panel to scroll menus
or Internet windows.
・
In this guide, this operation appears as "scroll".
Hold
Touch and hold a Display item for 1 + seconds to
activate/execute that item.
・
In this guide, this operation appears as "touch and
hold".
Drag & Drop
Touch and hold a Display item, move it to the target
location (drag) and release it (drop).
・
In this guide, this operation appears as "drag" or "drop".
Swipe
Place Stylus on Touch Panel and swipe it in the
direction you want to move.
Quickly open next/previous window/page.
・
In this guide, this operation appears as "Swipe".
Note
・
Use bundled Stylus with Touch Panel.
Finger use leaves ngerprints. Pens may
affect Panel sensitivity. Do not apply force
to Touch Panel; press gently and carefully.
・
Tapping multiple functions simultaneously
may cancel operations.
・
Touch sensor may not function properly in
high humidity or if handset is wet.
・
Using protective lm, etc. on Touch Panel
may inhibit Sensor function.

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Touch Panel Operations
Use Touch Panel to perform these basic operations.
・
Tap / to move to the previous or next item
or image.
・
Scroll down for more menu items, tabs or page
area out of view in Mail, PC Site Browser, or
File Viewer. Alternatively, when entering text or
viewing messages or Internet pages, press
n / bto scroll.
Content Beyond
Display View
・
Tap pulldown menu ( ) for menu items.
Pulldown
Menu
・
Tap Mark all to mark all item. Tap Unmark all
to unmark all items.
The functions below support Display rotation. In this
guide, instructions are for Portrait view operations.
・
Image Viewer (fP.12-4).
・
PC Site Browser (fP.5-4).
・
Digital TV (fP.6-1).
・
Camera & Imaging (fP.7-1).
・
Media Player (fP.8-4).
・
File Viewer (fP.10-11).
Advanced
s
●Set Auto Lock (rP.14-3)
●Set Touch Panel tone volume level and vibration
level for operating Touch Panel (rP.14-3)
●Calibrate Touch Panel (rP.14-3)

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Motion Control
Shakeortilthandsettoperformspecicfunctions.
Motion Control Operations
Basic Motion Control operations and the conventions used in this guide are described here.
Shake
Shake handset right and left. Use to play games
・
Use to play Dice (fP.9-4).
Tilt
Tilt handset right and left.
・
Use to scroll Photo Album images (fP.12-7).
USIM Card
Before Using USIM Card
Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) Card is
an IC card containing customer and authentication
information, including handset number and limited
storage for Phonebook entries and SMS. Install
USIM Card to use handset; turn handset power off
to insert/remove USIM Card.
IC
USIM Card
Insert USIM Card into another compatible handset
to access SMS and Phonebook entries saved
on USIM Card. Note the following precautions
regarding USIM Card usage and care (see USIM
Card User Guide for details):
・
Avoid using excessive force when inserting/
removing USIM Card.
・
SoftBank is not liable for damage resulting from
inserting USIM Card into IC card readers or other
third party devices.
・
Always keep USIM Card IC chip clean.
・
Clean USIM Card IC chip with a soft, dry cloth.
・
Do not attach labels to USIM Card; malfunction
may result.

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Note
・
USIM Card is the property of SoftBank.
・
If USIM Card is lost or damaged, you will
be charged for reissuing it.
・
Return USIM Card to SoftBank upon
termination of subscription.
・
Returned USIM Cards are recycled.
・
USIM Card specications may change
without prior notice.
・
If USIM Card or handset with USIM Card
inserted is lost or stolen in Japan or
abroad, immediately contact Customer
Service (fP.15-26) to suspend service.
・
Handset/USIM Card repairs, replacement,
or upgrades may deactivate Chaku-Uta®,
Chaku-Uta Full® or video les on handset/
Memory Card.
・
Back-up USIM Card les. SoftBank is not
liable for lost les.
Inserting & Removing USIM Card
Always turn power off before opening handset to
remove battery, or insert/remove USIM Card.
Inserting
a Remove battery (fP.1-11)
bWith IC chip down, insert
USIM Card into card slot as
shown in the illustration
IC
Notch
cPush in USIM Card until it
stops and locks
Removing
a Remove battery (fP.1-11)
bPress down on USIM Card and
gently slide it out

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Note
・
Inserting USIM Card with excessive force may
damage it or handset.
・
Do not misplace a removed USIM Card.
・
To prevent damaging it, avoid touching the
IC chip when inserting or removing USIM
Card. Do not touch battery contacts.
Battery & Charger
Before Using Battery or Charger
Chargebatterybeforerstuseofhandsetorafter
long periods of disuse.
Battery
・
Long periods of disuse may affect battery's
ability to hold a full charge. Charge battery at
least once every six months while not in use.
Otherwise, battery may become unusable.
・
Depending on usage, bulges may appear near
end of battery life; this does not affect safety.
・
Handset uses a lithium-ion battery; charge
battery in anytime without damaging its ability
to hold a charge.
・
Do not charge battery under the following conditions:
- In ambient temperatures beyond 5°C - 40°C
- In high levels of humidity, vibration or dust (May
cause malfunction)
- Near a radio receiver (May cause feedback)
・
Handset or Charger may warm while charging.
This is normal, however, should they become
very hot to touch, stop charging and contact
SoftBank Mobile Customer Center, General
Information (fP.15-26).
・
Battery is a consumable; replace it if operating
time shortens noticeably.
Note
・
Use specied Charger only.
・
Battery must be inside handset to charge.
・
When not in use, unplug Charger from outlet.
Battery Life
Battery time/life may be reduced by any of the following:
・
Environmental Factors
- Storing/using handset beyond 5°C - 40°C
- Using handset in poor signal conditions
- Debris on handset, battery or Charger Port
・
Operational Factors
- Camera use
- Media Player use
- Heavy use (e.g., for using messaging)
- Bluetooth®transmissions
- Digital TV use
・
Settings
- Using Slide show
- Increasing Brightness or Backlight time
- Using Media Player with Backlight set to
Always On

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Battery Disposal
Do not dispose of exhausted batteries with ordinary
refuse. Tape over battery terminals before disposal
or take to a SoftBank shop. Follow any and all local
regulations regarding battery disposal.
Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable.
When Battery Runs Out
When battery is weak, a warning appears and
handset beeps. Charge or replace battery; otherwise
handset will automatically turn off.
Inserting & Removing Battery
Inserting
aPress and slide Battery Cover
as shown
bRemove Battery Cover
c
Fit battery into handset as shown
Tabs
dReplace Battery Cover
Note
・
Gently insert battery to avoid damaging
handset tabs.
・
Without cover, battery may fall out. Attach
Battery Cover before use.
・
Strong impacts may damage Battery Cover.

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Removing
Always turn handset off before removing battery.
Never remove battery while Charger is connected.
aPress and slide Battery Cover
as shown
bRemove Battery Cover
cLift battery up and remove as
shown
Charge Battery
・
If handset is on while Charger is connected,
battery indicator shows charge level, charging
as follows: →→. ashes
when battery is fully charged. If handset is
off, Charging... appears while charging and
when battery is charged, Battery full appears.
External Light illuminates in red while charging.
・
An empty battery requires 155 minutes (approx.)
to charge with power off. Charging time may
vary by ambient temperature.

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AC Charger
a
Open Port Cover; with label down,
insert Charger Connector into
External Device Port
Note
・Make sure Charger Connector is label side
down before inserting it.
Port Cover
Charger
AC100V
Outlet
External Device Port Charger
Connector
Label Side
b
Plug AC Charger into an AC 100V
outlet
cWhen battery is charged,
disconnect handset, close Port
Cover, and unplug AC Charger
USB Charge
Connect handset to PC via USB Cable to charge
battery.
a
Open Port Cover; with label down,
insert USB Cable Connector
into External Device Port
Note
・Make sure Charger Connector is label side
down before inserting it.
b
Insert USB Plug into PC USB port
cWhen battery is charged,
disconnect handset, close Port
Cover, and remove USB Plug
・
USB charging takes longer; charging time
varies by PC. A weak battery may not charge
via USB.
In-Car Charger (Optional)
a
Open Port Cover; with label
down, insert Charger Connector
into External Device Port
Note
・Make sure Charger Connector is label side
down before inserting it.
Port Cover
External Device Port
Charger
Connector
Label
Side

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bPlug InCar Charger into an
Cigarette socket
Cigarette Socket
InCar Charger
Plug
cStart engine
d
When battery is charged,
disconnect handset, close Port
Cover, and unplug InCar Charger
Port Cover
Charger Connector
External Device Port
・
If using InCar Charger, operations see the InCar
Charger manual. To charge in vehicles, use in-car
holder to lock the phone.
Note
・
Avoid charging handset in extreme heat
(Inside vehicles, etc.).
・
InCar Charger only for vehicles with
negative ground (12V/24V vehicles).
Power On/Off
Power On
a
Press yuntil Display illuminates
Standby Window

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・
Toconrmhandsetphonenumber,tapPhone→
Account details. Your phone number appears in
Account details. Edit or use contents (fP.1-14).
・
When handset is left open without operations,
Display automatically shuts down to conserve
power (fP.14-5). In addition, by default, Key Lock is
automatically activated when Display shuts down
(fP.1-15).
・
ThersttimeMessaging,Y!Keitai,etc.istapped
or a function requiring a network connection
is activated, Retrieve NW infoconrmation
appears. Tap Yes and follow onscreen instructions.
-Retrieve NW infoconrmationappearsafter
replacing USIM Card or executing All reset.
-Retrieving Network Info sets date and time.
Network Services (Messaging, Yahoo! Keitai,
and S! Friend's Status) are available.
-Retrieve Network Info manually (fP.14-26).
-This guide describes operations with date and
time set unless noted otherwise.
Power Off
aPress yuntil Display goes
dark
・
SoftBank logo appears and handset powers
off.
Note
・
For proper shut down, be sure to press y
until Display goes dark.
Account Details
Save your name, E-mail address, blood type, and
other information as Account Details.
Viewing Account Details
aTap Menu →Phonebook →
Account details
・
By default, only phone number is saved in Account
details.
・
Alternatively, in Standby, tap Phone →Account
details

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Editing Account Details
Example: save name, phone number, E-mail address
・
See "Adding Information to Phonebook Entry"
(fP.2-21) to save other information.
aTap Menu →Phonebook →
Account details →Tap Edit
b Tap Name eld
c
Last name, First name, Reading
last name or Reading rst name
→ Enter last name/rst name/
reading →Tap OK
d Tap Phone number 2 eld →
Enter number →Tap OK
e
Tap E-mail address eld →
Enter E-mail address →Type
→Private/Home/Work/Internet
→Tap OK
fTap Save
・
See "Text Entry" (fP.2-7) to enter text.
・
By default, only contracted phone number is saved
in the list of phone numbers.
Handling Precautions
(Touch Panel & Key Lock)
Note these precautions when handling handset.
・
Activate Key Lock before putting handset in a
pocket.
・
When carrying AC Charger, retract plug
blades. Do not pull/twist power cord; doing so
may damage it.
Use Key Lock to prevent accidental Touch Panel
or key presses when carrying handset in a
pocket or bag.
al
・
Key Lock is activated.
・
Key Lock can be activated while operating
functions. However, some functions may not allow
Key Lock during operation.
・
Key Lock is activated during a call. To use handset
during a call, cancel Key Lock.
・
By default, when handset is left idle, Display shuts
down and Key Lock is automatically activated. To
cancel automatic Key Lock activation, set Auto
lock to Off (fP.11-4).
・
To cancel key Lock, press lfor Key Lock
guidance, then press l.

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Standby Window
Access handset applications via Shortcut Keys,
Widgets or Toolbar (fP.2-2). Set images saved in
Data Folder as Wallpaper.
Minding Mobile Manners
Please take care not to disturb others when using
handset.
・
Turn your handset off in theaters, museums,
and other places where silence is the norm.
・
Keep your handset off aboard airplanes, inside
hospitals, or in other places where handset use
is prohibited.
・
Refrain from using your handset in quiet places
such as restaurants, hotel lobbies, or elevators.
・
Observe announcements or posted instructions
regarding handset use aboard trains, etc.
・
Refrain from handset use that interrupts the
owofpedestrianorvehicletrafc.
Handset offers two manner-related modes.
・
Ofinemode
Temporarily suspends all handset transmissions.
Other functions may be used.
・
Manner mode
Mute handset sounds and activate Vibration
for all alerts, tones, and alarms. Use Manner
Key to activate or cancel Manner mode.
In addition to Manner, handset features Normal,
Drive, Meeting and Outdoor as the set ringtone
or operation sound.
・
ActivatingOfinemodeorMannermodemutesringer.
Alternatively, set Ringtone volume or Vibration (fP.14-3).
Ofine Mode
a
Tap Menu →Settings →Call
settings →Under Ofine mode,
On or Off
・
PoweroffhandsetinOfinemodetoPoweron
handsetinOfinemode.

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Manner Mode
Cancel settings for Manner mode from current setting
mode with easy operations.
am (1 + seconds)
・
When Manner mode is active, appears.
・
Even if Manner mode is active, shutter click sounds
for Camera.
・
Press mfor 1+ seconds to cancel Manner mode.
Canceling Manner mode, returns handset to mode
set before Manner was activated.
Changing Mode Settings
Handsetfeaturesvemodes,includingManner.
am
b
Normal, Manner, Drive, Meeting,
or Outdoor
Select mode by usage; edit Normal mode or Manner
mode settings as required (fP.1-17).
Mode Description
Normal Mode* All Sounds & Alerts settings apply
Manner Mode Mutes handset system sounds
Drive Mode
Mutes ringer; plays Driving Message
and activates Answering Machine
for calls
Meeting Mode Mutes Ringtones & System sound
Outdoor Mode Maximizes tone volume
*Normal mode indicator does not appear in Standby.
Default Mode Settings
Default volume and ringtone settings vary by mode.
Change incoming transmission response by mode.
Available items vary by mode. See defaults below
(fP.14-6).

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Mode
Item Normal Manner Drive Meeting Outdoor
Volume
Voice call Level 3 N/A N/A Level 0 Level 5
Video call Level 3 N/A N/A Level 0 Level 5
Message Level 3 N/A N/A Level 0 Level 5
S! Friend's Status Level 3 N/A N/A Level 0 Level 5
Missed call notif. Level 3 N/A N/A Level 0 Level 5
S! Quick News Level 0 N/A N/A Level 0 Level 0
Delivery report Level 3 N/A N/A Level 0 Level 5
System sounds Level 3 N/A N/A Level 0 Level 5
Ringtone (Upper: Ringtone, Lower: Duration)
Voice call Young hopefuls.mp4 N/A N/A Young hopefuls.mp4 Young hopefuls.mp4
Video call Samsung Tune.mp4 N/A N/A Samsung Tune.mp4 Samsung Tune.mp4
Message A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
N/A N/A A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
S! Friend's Status A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
N/A N/A A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
Missed call notif. A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
N/A N/A A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
S! Quick News A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
N/A N/A A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
Delivery report A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
N/A N/A A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds
A Toy Box.mp4
5 seconds

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Mode
Item Normal Manner Drive Meeting Outdoor
Vibration
Voice call Off Pattern 1 N/A Off Off
Video call Off Pattern 1 N/A Off Off
Message Off Pattern 1 N/A Off Off
S! Friend's Status Off Pattern 1 N/A Off Off
Missed call notif. Off Pattern 1 N/A Off Off
S! Quick News Off Off N/A Off Off
Delivery report Off Pattern 1 N/A Off Off
System sounds Popup box alerts/Call
end tone/Alerts on call Alerts on call N/A Alerts on call Popup box alerts/Call end tone/Alerts on call
Incoming light
Voice call Green Green Green Green Green
Video call Green Green Green Green Green
Message Green Green Green Green Green
S! Friend's Status Green Green Green Green Green
Missed call notif. Green Green Green Green Green
S! Quick News Off Off Off Off Off
Alarms Green Green Green Green Green
Delivery report Green Green Green Green Green

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Mode
Item Normal Manner Drive Meeting Outdoor
Noticationlight
Missed call Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue
Message Green Green Green Green Green
Answering machine White White White White White
S! Friend's Status Light Blue Light Blue Light Blue Light Blue Light Blue
Missed call notif. Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue
Missed alarm Pink Pink Pink Pink Pink
Delivery report Green Green Green Green Green
Answering machine Off On N/A* Off Off
*Answering machine activates automatically in Drive mode and cannot be disabled.