User Guide Thank you for choosing the Pantech P5000. The Pantech P5000 has many features designed to enhance your mobile experience. From its unique, stylish design and QWERTY keypad, we know you will enjoy the entire P5000 experience. This User Guide contains important and useful information that will maximize your familiarity with all that the Pantech P5000 has to offer.
Specifications Design QWERTY bar Displays • 262k colors TFT LCD with 2.4” display • 320*240 resolution • 5 lines for text in basic mode with 16-point font • Two soft keys and four-way scroll and pressing Melodies .mp3, .midi, .mid, .iMelody, .wav, .mmf, .wma, .3gpa Camera Integrated 2M CMOS Camera •...
Power Management (Performance) Battery Type Capacity Standby Time Talk Time Standard Minimum Minimum 1000 mAh Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) 10 days (250 hrs) 3 hrs Operating Frequency • GSM 850Mhz, GSM 900Mhz, GSM 1800Mhz, GSM 1900Mhz, UMTS 850Mhz and UMTS 1900Mhz networks in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific where these networks are supported.
Phone overview Receiver Navigation Display Up: Write New SMS Down: Contact Left: Mobile Email Left/Right Soft key Right: IM Perform the functions Center: OK / Web shown at the bottom line of the display. Speaker Phone Key Clear key Return to previous screen or delete characters in text mode.
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Speaker Camera Left Side key Charger slot / Ear mic Volume up and down Camera key Internal antenna area note: Holding the device by the internal antenna area might affect the quality of all calls.
Using shortcuts Numbered menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options can be quickly accessed by using their shortcut numbers. In Menu mode, Main Menus can be accessed by pressing the number keys ( ) corresponding to their location on the screen. Language Example: Accessing the menu.
Menu overview Messaging Mobile Email Conversations Create Message Mobile Email Outbox Drafts Voice Mail Settings Templates Used Space Address Book AppCenter Contacts Groups Favorites Yellow Pages Settings Fixed Dial Numbers My Phone Number Service Numbers...
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AT&T GPS YPmobile App Manager AT&T Navigator Where AllSport GPS Maps AT&T Family Map My Stuff AT&T Music Settings Applications Music Player Profiles Audio Shop Music Display Games AT&T Radio Call Online Locker Phone Picture Network Connections Video Connectivity Tools Security Other Files AT&T Software Update...
Quick & Easy Keys Functions Performs the functions shown at the bottom line of the display by using these <> soft keys. Scroll through the menu options in Menu mode. In standby mode, Mobile Email Left: Access menu Right: Access menu Up: Access Create Message...
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Keys Functions Enters an international dialing prefix if pressed and held in standby mode. Changes various text input modes if pressed at the text-editing screen. Locks the keypad. Displays special characters that are not placed on the keypad. Adjusts the earpiece volume while making a call. Controls the Ringtone volume, vibrate mode and silent all mode in standby.
Specifications ............2 Using your headset .........38 Phone overview ...........4 Service numbers and fixed dialing ...39 Using shortcuts ...........6 3. Messaging Menu overview .............7 Quick & Easy ............9 Entering text ............42 Receiving messages ........43 1. Getting Started Creating and sending text messages..44 SIM card and battery ........16 Creating multimedia messages ....45 Turning the phone on/off ......18...
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5. Useful Features 8. Appendix Alarm ..............76 Troubleshooting checklist ......101 Calendar ..............76 Safety information ........102 Notepad and voice memo ......77 Safety precautions ........102 World time ............79 About the battery usage ......104 Calculator, tip calculator and FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) converter ............79 Regulations for Wireless Devices ...105 Stop watch and timer ........
P5000 Getting Started SIM card and battery Turning the phone on/off Keypad unlock Essential display indications Memory card Assigning the menu Updating software Using the QWERTY key pad Using the Multitask menu...
SIM card and battery About your SIM card When you subscribe to your network operator, you receive a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card containing your registration information, PIN code, etc. Like a credit card, it should be kept secure and handled carefully. Do not bend, scratch or expose it to moisture.
Put the contacts of the battery into the hole located at the bottom of the unit insert and press the upper side of the battery until you hear the “click”. Make sure you align the gold contacts at the battery end with contacts on the phone. If the contacts at the battery are not properly aligned, damage could occur to the phone and the battery.
Correct Incorrect Correct Incorrect Turning the phone on/off To turn on 1. Press and hold To turn off 1. Press and hold Keypad unlock Unlocking the keypad Unlock > Yes. 1. Press 18 18...
Essential display indications Signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. When network is in searching mode is displayed. A call is being made. When you are in no service area, is displayed. Call forwarding is active. Incoming calls set to ring only (Normal).
Data transfer via Bluetooth. Headset is connected. USB is connected. TTY is active. A GPRS signal is available. It is displayed when there is an active GPRS session. An EDGE signal is available. It is displayed when there is an active EDGE session. microSD card is inserted.
Using a memory card You can save, move and delete the files between your phone and external memory card. You can also move and copy the files to computer from your phone. Resetting a memory card Menu Settings > Reset. 1.
Select USB Mode. 3. Select Music Player, Mass Storage, Modem Ask on Connection. 4. Select 5. Follow the instructions on your computer screen. note: Select Music Player when you want to add music to the playlist in your device. When you select Ask on Connection, it will ask you to select either the Music Player...
Using the QWERTY keypad Your phone has a QWERTY keypad which provides a superior typing experience on a small handheld for easy and comfortable texting. You can use all of the phone functions with the QWERTY keypad. Function Perform the functions shown at the bottom line of the display by using these </>...
Multitask functions To use the multitask function, press and hold . You can choose from one of the following functions: • Call: Makes a voice call while using the handset for other tasks. If Music Player is active, it is muted during the call.
P5000 Calls and address book Making, receiving and ending calls Options during a call Call settings Checking all calls Speed dialing Using the address book Address book settings Caller identification Using your headset Service numbers and fixed dialing...
Making, receiving and ending calls Making a call 1. Enter the area code and phone number. 2. Press Answering a call 1. Press Ending a call 1. Press Once the call is complete, a call summary is displayed. Rejecting a call 1.
Switching between two calls 1. Press Swap. Making an international call 1. Press and hold for the international prefix until the ‘+’ character appears. 2. Type the country code, area code, and phone number. 3. Press Making an emergency call You can make emergency calls if your phone does not have a SIM card.
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Options > Mute. 1. Select Switching your phone’s microphone back on Options > Unmute. 1. Select Talking on speaker Speaker Phone 1. Select Putting a call on hold and returning Putting a call on hold 1. Select Options > Hold or press Returning to a held call 1.
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The call ends with that participant, but you can continue to talk to the other participants. Searching for a number in the address book during a call 1. Press D and select Contacts. 2. Select a number. 3. Press Searching for a name in the address book Enter the first letters of the name for Name Search.
Making a note during a call Options > Notepad. 1. Select Voice recording 1. Select Options > Voice Recording. Call settings Setting auto redial 1. Select Menu > Settings > Call > Auto Redial. or Off. 2. Select Answering by pressing any key Menu Settings Call...
Recent Calls Missed Calls. 2. Select > Viewing received calls GO TO Menu My Stuff > Tools. 1. Select or select > Recent Calls Received Calls. 2. Select > Viewing dialed calls 1. Select GO TO or select Menu > My Stuff >...
4. Enter the password > OK. note: The default password is ‘1234’. Viewing data transmitted information GO TO Menu My Stuff > Tools. 1. Select or press > 2. Select Recent Calls > Packet Counter. Current Info: You can view transmitted data in the current session, in kilobytes. Sent, •...
2. Select a number > Change. 3. Select a person > Select. Removing from speed dial 1. Select Menu > Address Book > Settings > Speed Dial. Remove > Yes. 2. Select a number > Using the address book You can save names, phone numbers, and information on the SIM or phone. Number of entries can depend on the capacity of the SIM card.
All Contact Info, Personal Contact, or Business Contact. 3. Select via Message Bluetooth. 4. You can send the information using Deleting a contact 1. Press D or select Menu > Address Book > Contacts. Options > Delete. 2. Select a contact > Deleting more than one contact 1.
Options Delete Group. 4. To delete group, select > Checking a contact on the map Menu Address Book > Contacts. 1. Select > 2. Select a contact and then a phone number. Options Show on Map. 3. Select > Sharing Map contact 1.
Setting the location to view contacts from Menu Address Book Settings View Contacts from. 1. Select > > > 2. Select Phone, SIM, or Phone and SIM. Setting the location to save contacts to Menu Address Book Settings Save Contacts 1.
Service numbers and fixed dialing Calling your service numbers You can see the service number to reach the service provider. Menu Address Book > Contacts. 1. Press D or select > Services. 2. Select 3. Select a number. 4. Press Viewing the fixed dialing list Fixed dialing is a service that limits your access to specific numbers in the address book list recorded on the SIM.
Entering text You can enter text with multi-tap, predictive, numeric or symbol. Useful keys Display symbols Adding space Press to change capital mode Press to change ab Ab AB and press to change from multi to predictive to Number Multi-tap (all small caps / first letter caps / all caps) Predictive (all small caps / first letter caps / all caps)
1. Select to change the mode to 123. 2. Select to input numbers. Symbol mode You can input symbols. 1. Select to view the symbols. 2. Press U/D/L/R to select symbol and select Insert. Receiving messages Viewing a new message 1.
Listening to voice message Menu Messaging Options Voice Mail. 1. Press and hold or press > > > It will automatically call the voice mail center. Loading URL using Push message Menu Messaging Web Messages > View. 1. Select > >...
Replying to a message Menu > Messaging. 1. Select View > Reply. 2. Select a message > Or select quick reply editor on the conversation. Creating multimedia messages You can create and send multimedia messages. Capacity is 100Kb, 300Kb, 600Kb an error message will alert you once you exceed the capacity.
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6. To edit the text message, press U/D to select the text box. Send to and select the person to send message and select Select. 7. Select 8. Select Send. For taking a picture, see page 57. Adding a saved video to the message Menu Messaging >...
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9. Select Send. For recording a video, see page 58. Adding a recorded voice memo to the message 1. Press U or select Menu > Messaging > New. 2. Enter a message. Options > Insert Audio Audio. 3. Select > >...
Resume 9. Select to replay. Send to and select the person to send message and select Select. 10. Select 11. Select Send. For recording a voice memo, see page 77. Adding other files to the message Menu Messaging > New. 1.
Options Send to 3. Select > to add more messages. 4. Select the person to send message and select Done. 5. Select Send. note: You can add a template while entering a message. Enter a message > Insert > Ohters >...
Creation Mode Max Message Size. 3. You can set the Setting for receiving multimedia message Menu Messaging Options > Settings. 1. Select > > 2. Select Multimedia Message > Receiving Options. Automatic Download. 3. You can set the Setting for receiving voice message 1.
Moving a message to SIM Menu > Messaging. 1. Select 2. Select a recipient > View. Options Move to SIM. 3. Select a message > > Deleting a message in the conversation 1. Select Menu > Messaging. Options Delete > Yes. 2.
Starting an instant messenger Menu > IM. 1. Select 2. Select the IM application > OK. 3. Enter login and password. Sign 4. Select Viewing the conversation log You can view the conversations log in the Instant Messenger Saved History.
P5000 Multimedia Camera Photo album Video album Audio album Music player Music player settings Media player Other files Managing memory Playing games...
Camera You can take pictures and record movies using the built-in camera. The photos and video clips can be saved and sent via multimedia messages, Bluetooth, and Online Locker. Pictures Remaining Video mode Camera mode Size Self Timer Brightness Effect Zoom White Balance Setting camera settings...
In the options menu for video camera Icons Name Description White Balance Auto( ), Day Light( ), Tungsten ( ), Fluorescent ( Effect Normal ( ), Sepia ( ), Negative ( ), B&W ( Self Timer Off ( ), 5 secs ( ), 10 secs ( Resolution 176x144(MMS)(...
Options > Record. 6. Record the motion. 7. Select Stop. note: Your video will be saved automatically to My Stuff > Video. Viewing the taken picture Menu My Stuff Tools > Camera. 1. Press in standby mode or select > >...
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Options Play 5. Select > to play the video clip. 6. Press to go back to preview mode. Changing to camera mode 1. Select Menu > My Stuff > Tools > Video Camera. Options 2. Select while video camera mode is activated. Camera Mode.
During recording a video To Press Receive an incoming call Pause Pause and record continuously Stop Stop recording Photo album You can save photos to your phone or an external memory card and view, send or delete them in Picture the photo album.
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Sending pictures using message Menu My Stuff > Picture. 1. Select > Options Send Message. 2. Select > > For details on creating a message, see page 44. Sending pictures via bluetooth 1. Select Menu > My Stuff > Picture. 2.
Video album You can view, send, save and delete videos. The supported formats are MP4, WMA, 3GP and 3G2. Playing the saved video clips 1. Select Menu > Stuff. 2. Select Video. 3. Select a video clip > Play. Using video player controls To Press Play &...
Sending video clip via bluetooth Menu Stuff. 1. Select > 2. Select Video. 3. Select a video clip. Options Send Bluetooth. 4. Select > > For details on creating a message, see page 44. Sending video clips to Online Locker Menu My Stuff >...
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Voice. 2. Select 3. Select a sound > Play. Using sound controls To Press Play &Pause Stop Options > Stop Options Mute Mute > Rewind hold L Fast forward hold R Control volume Side key up or down or U/D Repeat On Options>...
Copy here Move here. 6. Select Sending a sound file using message Menu My Stuff > Audio. 1. Select > 2. Select a sound file. Options Send Message. 3. Select > > Music player You can listen to music on your phone through the Music Player. The Music Player is only compatible with and can play the following audio types saved in MP3, .AAC, .AAC+, and .WMA.
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3. Select the file using U/D then select Play. Options Add to Playlist 4. Select > to add to the playlist. Options Stop 5. Select > to stop playing. note: Music will pause when you receive an incoming call and Music will resume when the call ends. Icons for player Icon Name...
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Music, Albums, Artists or Genres. 4. Select Select 5. Select the music file using U/D then select to add to playlist. 6. Press Done. Editing playlists Menu AT&T Music Music Player. 1. Select > > 2. Select Playlists. 3. Select the playlist to add music. Options Tracks.
note: During playback, the file can not be set as ring tone. You cannot set a file larger than 300 Kb as a ringtone. Deleting music Menu AT&T Music Music Player. 1. Select > > 2. Select a music from the list. Options >...
Do not use this feature illegally. Sound and video can be protected by copyright. It is illegal to copy such sound / video tracks for the purpose of selling or distribution. Pantech does not in any way support the...
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<Audio player> Background skin Playing time Duration Volume controls Player controls <Video player> Video image Playing time Duration Volume controls Player controls Icons for player Icon Name Description Volume Previous Long Press: Rewind, Fast Forward Next Pause Play Repeat On Playing the video clip 1.
4. Select a file > Play. Playing the audio file Menu Stuff. 1. Select > 2. Select Tools > Media Player. 3. Select Audio. 4. Select a folder > a file > Play. For the audio player control see page 70. Setting Mobile Video 1.
Playing games You can download games to play. It is easy to download and you can preview them beforehand. You will only be able to view games that are available on your mobile. Shop games 1. Select Menu > Stuff. Games &...
P5000 Useful Features Alarm Calendar Notepad and voice memo World time Calculator, tip calculator and converter Stop watch and timer Memory information...
Alarm Setting an alarm Menu My Stuff > Tools> Alarm Clock. 1. Select > Create New 2. Select for new alarm for the first time. Alarm Name, Time, Frequency, Alarm Sound, Alert Type, Volume, Snooze 3. Set the Power Alarm >...
In the monthly view Press L for Previous Move to another day R for Next U for Previous Move to another week D for Next Side key down for Previous View other month Side key up for Next Creating a new event and edit Options Create New.
Recording voice memo Menu My Stuff > Tools> Voice Memo. 1. Select > New Record 2. Select to add a voice memo. 3. Select Record. Stop Voice. 4. Select to stop recording. It will automatically save on 5. To listen to a recorded file, select a recorded file > Play. Options Set as Ring 6.
World time Using world time Menu My Stuff > Tools> World Time. 1. Select > 2. Select a city by pressing U/D. 3. Select a new city to add by pressing L/R. Add New City > Add. 4. To add a new city, select note: If you want to set dual time in idle mode, press Menu >...
Using the converter Menu My Stuff > Tools> Converter. 1. Select > 2. Select the category. 3. Select current unit and enter figure. Other unit fields are updated automatically. 4. Press Reset to reset. Stop watch and timer Using the stop watch 1.
note: In Basic Mode, when you exit the timer menu, or become idle, the timer will continue running and will be indicated by a timer icon. You can access the timer by re-entering the timer menu. Memory information You can view the information of your phone or memory card for Used, Audio, Games, Applications, Picture, Video, Other Files and System.
Bluetooth Bluetooth technology enables free wireless connections between electronic devices within a maximum range of 33 feet (10 meters). Bluetooth connections can be used to send images, text, business cards, calendar events and notes or to connect to computers using Bluetooth technology.
4. To select the device, select > Select. To view the details, select View. 5. Enter password. note: The other device must be in pairing mode. Sending an object Menu My Stuff > Audio, Music, Picture, Video, Other Files. 1. Select the file from >...
Using Web Accessing Mobile Web Menu > Web. 1. Press in standby mode or press note: It will access the Mobile Web homepage. Accessing browser Menu > Home. 1. Select > note: It will access your service provider’s homepage. Viewing bookmarks Menu >...
Entering web addresses Menu Enter Address. 1. Select > > 2. Enter the web address > Go. Viewing history Menu > History. 1. Select > Setting advanced options Menu Manage > Options. 1. Select > > 2. Select a category > Select. 3.
Profile settings Profile Name, Home URL, Connection Type, Proxy Address You can set a profile and view Proxy Port. Adding a new profile 1. Select Menu > > Manage > Profiles. Options > Create. 2. Select 3. Enter the fields > Save. Editing profile Menu Manage...
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P5000 Settings Language Time and date Ringtones Display Security Reset...
Language Setting up Menu Settings Phone > Language. 1. Select > > Screen Text or Predictive. 2. Select 3. Select the language > Select. Time and date Setting up 1. Select Menu > Settings > Phone > Time & Date. Auto Update, Time, Time...
Display Setting the home screen You can set the Wallpaper, Clock Type and Text. Menu Settings Display Home Screen. 1. Select > > > Setting the menu type Menu Settings Display Menu Type. 1. Select > > > Setting the color theme 1.
Unlocking Auto Key Lock Menu Settings Security Auto Key Lock. 1. Select > > > 2. Select Off. Setting fixed dialing number 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security > FDN. or Off. 2. Select For details on fixed dialing, see page 38. Reset Resetting the phone Menu...
The teletypewriter (TTY) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate via a telephone. Setting teletypewriter 1. Select Menu > Settings > TTY. 2. Select Disable, Full, TTY Talk Hear.
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P5000 Appendix Alert message Troubleshooting checklist Safety information Safety precautions About the battery usage FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices FCC Regulatory Compliance Warranty...
Alert message If you experience any problem while using your mobile phone, please refer to the following checklist. If the problem still persists, contact your dealer or nearest carrier. When the “Insert SIM Card” message appears: Make sure the SIM card is correctly installed. Check to see if the SIM card is working properly. If it does not work, try to clean the contact points of the card with a dry cloth.
Troubleshooting checklist When audio quality is poor: End a call and try again. When the other party cannot hear you speaking: Your phone may be set to MUTE. Disable the MUTE function. Or your hand may be covering the microphone located below the When battery lifetime is shorter than usual: This may happen when you are in an area with low signal strength.
Your Address Book memory may be full. Try deleting some entries from your Address Book. When you are unable to select a certain function: You may not have subscribed to that function, or your network service provider may be in an area where such service cannot be provided.
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driving, and comply with them. Use of your phone while you are driving may disturb your concentration and so cause an accident. Always switch your phone off to drive safely. You should use your phone in an emergency, either use a hands free device built into your car or pull over in a safe place first.
Mobile phones emit electromagnetic waves that may affect nearby electronic devices. When it is switched on, do not place your phone close to delicate electronic equipment. About the battery usage Your phone is powered by a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. This means that, unlike other forms of battery technology, you can recharge your battery while some charge remains without reducing your phone’s autonomy due to the “battery memory effect”...
surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection. – Use your battery for the specified purpose only. – The closer you are to your network’s base station, the longer your phone usage time because less battery power is consumed for the connection.
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interference they generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box.
provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage” while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. “Normal usage” in this context is defined as a signal quality that is acceptable for normal operation. The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark.
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Statement according to FCC part 15.105 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Many companies are making look alike accessories and in some cases, promoting that their product is equal to or better than the Pantech product. Be careful. Some of these products may not be compatible to use with your Pantech product and may damage the unit or cause it to malfunction.
If service is required on your unit and it is determined that a non-Pantech accessory has created the problem with your unit, the Warranty will not apply. In addition, if the unit has already suffered irreversible damage by reason of a non-compatible accessory, the Warranty will be voided. To protect your Warranty, use only compatible accessories which cannot damage or interfere with the functioning of your Pantech product.
Company by calling the number listed below or to the place of purchase for repair or replacement processing. To locate Pantech Authorized Service Center, call: (800) 962-8622 or email HandsetHelp@ Pantech.com. Please have the following information available when you send the phone in for repair: –...
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This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. For technical support in the U.S. & Canada, call (800) 962-8622. Or email: HandsetHelp@Pantech.com. Or visit the web site: www.pantechusa.com For all other inquiry, write to: PANTECH WIRELESS, INC.
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