UTStarcom 5800 User manual

Smart
Quick Start Guide

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Contents
1. What’s in the Box? ...................................................................................................3
2. Your Phone at a Glance ...........................................................................................4
3. Setting up your Phone ............................................................................................9
4. Setting up an E-mail Account ...............................................................................12
5. Personalizing your Phone .....................................................................................13
6. Browsing the Web ..................................................................................................15
7. Using the Camera ..................................................................................................16
8. Using Pictures & Videos ........................................................................................17
9. Protecting your Phone ..........................................................................................18
10. Knowing Status Indicators ....................................................................................20
11. Learn More .............................................................................................................21
12. Warranty .................................................................................................................22

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1. What’s in the Box?
Getting
Started Disc
Smartphone
User Manual and
Quick Start Guide
Pouch
Battery
Mini-USB
Stereo Headset
USB Sync Cable
Splitter
Adapter
Y-Splitter
Cable
AC Adapter

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2. Your Phone at a Glance
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Item Function
1. Speaker Listen to phone call.
2. Light Sensor
Sense dark conditions and activate a backlight under the keypad and the QWERTY keyboard
automatically, glowing in dark.
3. Display Screen
4. NAVIGATION
CONTROL/ENTER Use to scroll left, right, up, or down. Press the center to use as the ENTER button..
5. Left SOFT KEY Press to perform the command shown in the label above the button.
6. TALK
Press to dial a phone number or answer a call. Press and hold to activate/deactivate speakerphone
mode .
7. HOME Press to go to the Home screen or press and hold to lock the phone keypad and the keyboard.
8. Key Press to change input modes or press and hold to choose an input mode or symbols from the list.
9. Key Press to add a space or press and hold to display a list of symbols.
10. BACK Press to go back to the previous screen, or backspace over characters.
11. END Press to end a call or exit a program. Press and hold to terminate an active data connection.
12. Right SOFT KEY Press to perform the command shown in the label above the button.
13. Keyboard Slide out to reveal, while slide in to hide the QWERTY keyboard with 36 keys and two soft keys.
14. LED Indicators The LED indicators notify you of the battery, network, and connectivity status of your phone. For
more information, see the table at the end of this section.

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Item Function
15. POWER
Press to turn on (more than 1 second) and off the phone. Or press and quickly release the
POWER button to display the Quick List, which allows you to change profiles, open Comm
Manager, and enable/disable phone lock.
16. Volume Adjustment
Slider
Slide this up or down to increase or decrease the earpiece volume during a call. Drag and
hold the slider down to launch Voice Speed Dial.
17. microSD Slot Insert a microSD memory card for storing data.
18. Speaker Listen to audio media or phone call when using speakerphone mode.
19. Self-Portrait Mirror Turn the back side of your phone to face yourself so that your image reflects on the mirror
when taking self-portrait shots.
20. Back Cover Remove to insert or replace battery.
21. Camera lens
22. CAMERA Press and hold to open the Camera program. If already running, press to capture an image or
start recording a video clip.
23. Microphone Speak into the microphone when receiving or making a phone call or during voice recording.
24. Battery Cover Latch Slide this latch to release the battery cover.
25. Strap Holder Attach a strap for carrying your device.
26. Sync Connector/
Earphone Jack
Use for synchronizing data, recharging the battery, connecting the earphone to listen to
audio media, or connecting the phone’s hands-free kit.

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LED indicator lights
Various colors that might display in the two LED Indicators are summarized here.
Left LED Status
Solid green Battery is fully charged.
Blank Battery case is empty or the phone is off.
Solid amber Battery is charging or the phone is using ActiveSync to synchronize with a PC.
Solid red Battery is not installed or battery is over-discharged.
Flashing green Connected to the network.
Flashing red Battery very low (less than 10%).
Flashing amber Battery temperature is hotter or colder than the functional limits of 0 to 48 degrees Celsius
(32 to 118 degrees Fahrenheit), and has stopped charging.
Amber/Green LED off Battery fault. The “Battery Fault” indicator ( ) is displayed. In this case, the flashing green
LED can be recovered by unplugging the AC adapter.
Right LED Status
Flashing blue Bluetooth mode set to on or visible mode.

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3. Setting up your Phone
With the following simple steps, you can easily set up and start using your phone.
1 Install and charge the battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your phone, it is recommended that
you install and charge the battery.
To install the battery
1. Slide the battery cover latch to release the back cover.
2. Insert the battery by aligning the exposed copper
part of the battery pack with the protruding copper
conductor.
3. Gently push the battery into place.
4. Replace the back cover.
To charge the battery
Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. You can charge the battery in
one of the following ways:
• Connect your phone directly to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter.
• Connect your phone to the USB port on your PC using the USB sync cable.
Charging is indicated by a solid amber light on the LED indicator. A charging icon ( ) also appears on
the display screen. After the battery has been fully charged, the LED indicator becomes green.
Slide the battery cover latch
to open the back cover.

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2 Install the microSD card
You can install a microSD (Secure Digital) card on your phone to have an alternative storage place for
your images, video, music, and other phone data.
• Slide in the microSD card into the slot with its gold
contacts facing up and gently push until it clicks
securely in place.
To remove, press the microSD card briefly inward and
release it to pop out of the slot.
3 Turn on your phone
Press and hold the POWER button to turn on the phone.
4 Install and set up ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center
To synchronize your phone with a PC running Windows XP or earlier version of Windows, ActiveSync
is the choice. ActiveSync synchronizes information between your phone and your PC, keeping
information up-to-date on your phone as well as on the PC. Before you connect your phone to your
PC, you must install ActiveSync on the PC. ActiveSync is already installed on your phone.
1. Insert the Getting Started Disc into the CD drive of your PC.
2. Follow the instructions on the installation wizard screen to install ActiveSync.
3. Connect the USB cable to the phone and plug it into the USB port of your PC.
4. Turn on your phone. When the PC detects a USB connection, it starts the Synchronization Setup
Wizard. Follow the instructions on the screen and select the items you want to synchronize.

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Microsoft Windows Mobile® Device Center is the replacement for Microsoft® ActiveSync® on Windows Vista™ .
1. Insert the Getting Started Disc into the CD drive of your PC.
2. Follow the instructions on the installation wizard screen to install Windows Mobile Device Center.
3. Connect the phone to your PC and turn on your phone.
4. When the PC detects a USB connection, the Windows Mobile Device Center screen opens. Click
Set up your device and then select the information you want to synchronize.
5. Type in a name for your Smartphone and click Set Up.
Note To synchronize your phone directly with a server running Microsoft Exchange, please refer to Chapter 7 of the
User Manual or contact your company network administrator.
5 Make your first phone call
Before you place a phone call, make sure you
have an active phone connection from the
nearest operator and your phone battery is
sufficiently charged.
• To make a call, enter the phone number
and press TALK ( ).
• To end a call, press END ( ).

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4. Setting up an E-mail Account
You can easily set up an e-mail account that you have with an Internet service provider (ISP), a web-
based email or an account that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account) on
your phone.
To set up an e-mail account
1. On the Home screen, click Start > Messaging > New E-mail Account.
2. In E-mail address, enter the e-mail address for this account.
3. Select Try to get e-mail settings automatically from the Internet and click Next.
4. If Auto Setup is successful, click Next to move on to the next screen.
5. In Your name, enter your display name for e-mail messages while in Account display name, enter
a name for the account that should appear on the Messaging screen. Then, click Next.
6. The User name field automatically gets populated. Select Save password and click Next.
If Auto Setup is unsuccessful, contact your ISP or network administrator for the settings.
Note The domain name is not required for an account with an ISP but may be required for a work account.
7. Once setup is complete, click Finish to download e-mails.
Note You can view e-mail download settings by clicking Review downand settings. To configure e-mail
download settings, click the Automatic Send/Receive box.

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To send an e-mail or SMS message
1. On the Home screen, click Start > Messaging.
2. Select an e-mail account, or select Text Messages. Then, click Select.
3. Click New or Menu > New.
4. Enter the e-mail address or phone number of one or more recipients, separating them with a
semicolon (;). To access addresses and phone numbers from Contacts, in To, press ENTER and
select a recipient from the list.
5. Enter a message and click Send.
5. Personalizing your Phone
Set up the Home screen
The Home screen is your starting place for most tasks. You can gain access to all features and programs
from the Home screen.
The top of the Home screen displays icons for the programs that you have most recently used. The
center of the Home screen can display your next appointment, the number of new messages (voice
mail, text, e-mail, or MMS) that you have received, and other important information. When you click an
icon or item on the Home Screen, the associated program opens.
To customize the Home screen
1. On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Home Screen.
2. In Home screen layout, Color scheme, Background image, and Time out, select the options
you want, and click Done.

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To set a picture as the background
1. On the Home screen, click Start > Pictures & Videos.
2. Select the picture you want to set as the background. Click View or press ENTER for a larger view
of the image.
3. Click Menu > Use as Home Screen.
4. Use NAVIGATION to select the portion of the picture you want to use, and click Next. If the picture
fits the screen, this step is skipped.
5. In Adjust the transparency, select a higher percentage for a more transparent picture or a lower
percentage for a more opaque picture.
6. Click Finish.
Set date, time, language, and other regional options
Your phone should already be set up with the regional settings that are appropriate for your locale.
To change regional settings
You can specify the language, locale, date and time style, as well as number and currency formatting options .
1. On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Regional Settings.
2. In Language, select your preferred language.
3. In Locale, select the locale for the language you selected, and click Done. The Locale option
automatically changes the format of the remaining options (such as date, time, and currency)
according to the locale you specify.
Note You must turn your phone off and on again for the changes to take effect.

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To set the date and time
1. On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Clock & Alarm > Date and Time.
2. In Time zone, select your time zone.
3. In Date, edit the month, day, or year.
4. In Time, edit the hour, minute, and second.
5. Click Done.
6. Browsing the Web
Your phone comes with Internet Explorer Mobile
installed. Internet Explorer Mobile is a full-
featured Internet browser, optimized for use on
your phone.
You can use ActiveSync to synchronize the
Internet Explorer favorites on your PC with
your phone so you can use them with Internet
Explorer Mobile as well. For more information,
see ActiveSync Help on your PC.
To open Internet Explorer
• On the Home screen, click Start > Internet Explorer.

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7. Using the Camera
Taking photos and shooting video clips with audio
is easy with your phone’s built-in camera. To open
Camera or Video Recorder, do any of the following:
• On the Home screen, click Start > Camera or
Video Recorder.
• Press and hold the CAMERA button.
To exit Camera or Video Recorder, press END ( ).
Note Pressing ( ) simply "minimizes" the Camera
program, it is still runing in the background. To
close the Camera program, go to Task Manager.
To capture a still image
• Press the CAMERA button.
• Press ENTER.
To record a video clip
• Press the CAMERA button. To stop recording, press the CAMERA button again.
• Press ENTER to start recording a video clip. To stop recording, press ENTER again.

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8. Using Pictures & Videos
The Pictures & Videos program allows you to view pictures and play GIF animation files and video clips
on your phone. You can also view the pictures as a slide show, beam them, send them via a messaging
program, edit them, or set them as the background on the Home screen.
To use the Pictures & Videos program
• Click Start > Pictures & Videos.
• After capturing an image, click the View icon
( ) on the Review screen to switch to
Pictures & Videos.
To view pictures
1. On the Home screen, click Start > Pictures &
Videos.
2. Select a picture and click View.
Note If you cannot find a picture in the default My Pictures folder, click Menu > Folders > My Device to go to
other folders.
To play GIF animation files
1. On the Home screen, click Start > Pictures & Videos.
2. Select the GIF animation file and click View.

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To play videos
1. On the Home screen, click Start > Pictures & Videos. Video files appear as thumbnails with a
icon.
2. Select a video and click Play to play it with the built-in Windows Media Player.
9. Protecting your Phone
You can protect your phone from unauthorized use by requiring a type of password called a simple PIN
(personal identification number) or a strong alphanumeric password.
To lock the keypad and keyboard
Locking the keypad and keyboard turns off their functionality. This is a helpful feature if, for example, the
phone is turned on and in your pocket, and you want to prevent accidental keypresses.
• On the Home screen, press and hold ( ) .
Once the keypad and keyboard are locked, the left soft key label changes to Unlock.
Tip To quickly lock the keypad and keyboard, press POWER briefly, and select Key lock from the Quick List.
Note You can still receive calls and make emergency calls when the keypad and keyboard are locked.
To unlock the keypad and keyboard
• On the Home screen, click Unlock and press the *T9 key.

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To enable the phone lock
1. On the Home screen, click Start > Settings > Security > Device lock.
2. Select Prompt if device unused for then select the amount of time for the phone to be inactive
before automatically locking.
3. Select the Password type then enter and confirm your password.
4. Click Done.
Note Once you configure the phone lock settings, you can enable the phone lock from the Quick List directly
without configuring the settings again.
To disable the phone lock
• Click Unlock then enter the password you have set to unlock your phone.
To encrypt files on the microSD card
• Click Start > Settings > Security > Encryption and select Encrypt files placed on storage cards.

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10. Knowing Status Indicators
The Home screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments, status indicators.
The following table lists some of the common status indicators with their description.
Icon Description Icon Description
New SMS message No battery or battery fault
New e-mail message Signal strength
Roaming Radio connected or no signal
New MSN Messenger message Radio off
Incoming voice call 1xRTT available (1xRTT, 1 times Radio Transmission
Technology, is the third-generation data service)
Voice call in progress
EVDO available (EVDO, Evolution Data Optimized, is a
high speed data service for wireless broadband and
quick Internet access)
Data call in progress Lowercase text input
Missed call Uppercase text input, caps lock
Battery level Uppercase text input
Low battery Numeric or symbol (labeled in blue color on keyboard)
input, locked
Very low battery Numeric or symbol input (labeled in blue color on
keyboard)
Battery charging XT9 text input mode, lowercase