CHAPTER 1. BEFORE USING ADJUSTING VOLUME ..................32 CALLER ID FUNCTION .................32 BEFORE USING ..................7 VIBRATE MODE ...................33 HANDSET DESCRIPTIONS ................8 SPEAKERPHONE MODE ................33 KEY DESCRIPTIONS ..................8 AVAILABLE OPTIONS DURING A CALL ............33 HANDSET DESCRIPTIONS ................10 MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL ..............35 DISPLAY INDICATORS .................12 DIALING LETTERS ..................35 INSTALL BATTERY ..................17...
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MY NAME CARD ..................57 DISPLAY SETTINGS ..................87 PHONE SETTINGS ..................91 RECENT CALL..................58 CALL SETTINGS ..................102 MISSED .......................59 MEMORY ....................104 RECEIVED ....................59 USB MODE ....................107 DIALED ......................60 BLOCKED .....................60 PHONE INFO .....................108 SIM INFO ....................109 ALL ......................60 SET UP WIZARD ..................109 VIEW TIMERS ....................61 TOOLS ....................62 CHAPTER 5.
VOICE MAIL....................128 MOBILE IM ....................128 BEFORE UsiNG EMAIL .......................129 This chapter provides important information about using the SETTINGS ....................129 TXT8045VW including: Handset Descriptions CHAPTER 7. SAFETY AND WARRANTY Key Descriptions SAFETY ....................132 Display Indicators SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ....133 Install Battery SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FCC RF EXPOSURE ........137...
HANDSET DESCRIPTIONS 5. International Dial Key: Press to enter an asterisk (*) character for calling features. Press and hold to display the plus sign (+) for international dialing. 6. Vibration Mode Key: Press and hold to turn Vibration Mode on or off. 7.
HANDSET DESCRIPTIONS *. Internal Antenna Area Correct Incorrect Holding the device by the internal antenna area might affect the quality of all calls. 20. Wrist Strap Eyelet: Accessory eyelet (attach optional straps and lanyards - purchased separately). 21. External Speaker: Music, Ringtones and Sounds are played through the speaker.
DISPLAY INDICATORS Icon Icon Descriptions E911: Global Positioning Service (GPS) for E911 is set to On for emergency Icon Icon Descriptions calls only. 1X Signal Strength: Indicates your phone is in the CDMA 1X network. Location On: GPS is set to On for Location Service and E911 calls. More bars indicate a stronger signal.
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Icon Icon Descriptions New Contact Icons Vibrate Only: Indicates the Ringer Volume is set to Vibrate On. Group Mobile1 Speakerphone: Speakerphone mode is active. Mobile2 Picture Home Ringtone Missed Calls: Indicates you have missed calls. Work Urgent Message: Indicates you have new urgent messages. Email 1 Speed Dial Message: Indicates you have new messages.
INSTALL BATTERY Message Icons 1. Insert your finger tip into the slot (1), then push down on Picture Message Draft Multiple Message Sent top of the battery cover and slide it off to remove (2). Priority IM Screen Name 2. Slide the battery into the slot (3) by aligning the contacts and press down (4) until you hear the “click”.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERY ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. DO’s • Only use the battery and charger approved for use with the TXT8045VW. • Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified. Correct incorrect •...
• Do not leave the battery in extremely hot or cold temperatures. Otherwise, it could signifi cantly reduce the This chapter addresses and explains the basic features for capacity and lifetime of the battery. TXT8045VW including: • Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to Call Waiting Function Turning the Phone On/Off water or other liquids, expose to fi re, explosion or other hazard.
TURNING THE PHONE ON/OFF This manual assumes that Display Themes is set to White, and Menu Layout is set to List, which are the default settings. TURNiNG THE PHONE ON 1. Press and hold the END Key until the display turns on. USING THE TASK BAR The Task Bar is an alternative way to cycle through menus, requiring fewer key presses.
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MENU SUMMARY Main Menu DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH 6. Contacts 1. New Contact Main Menu DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH 2. Contact List 1. Media Center 1. Apps 3. Backup Assistant 2. Search 4. Groups 3. Music & Tones 1. My Ringtones 5. Speed Dials 2.
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Main Menu DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH Main Menu DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH 9. Settings & Tools 5. Sounds Settings 3. Alert Sounds 1. TXT Message Settings & Tools 7. Phone Settings 1. Airplane Mode 2. Multimedia Message 2. Set Shortcuts 1. Set My Shortcuts 3.
MAKING A CALL Main Menu DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH 1. Slide the phone up and enter the phone number (include the area code if Settings & Tools 9. Memory 1. Save Options 1. Pictures needed). 2. Videos 3. Sounds • To erase one digit at a time, press the CLR Key 2.
MISSED CALL NOTIFICATION MAKING AN INTERNATIONAL CALL When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call notification appears on the 1. Slide the phone up, then press and hold the * Key . The + required for display. international calls appears. 2.
CALLING A NUMBER FROM CONTACTS VIBRATE MODE 1. From idle mode, press the OK Key twise to unlock the keypad, then press Vibrate Mode mutes key tones and alerts for an incoming call or message. To activate Vibrate Mode: the Right Soft Key [Contacts].
MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL CONTACT LisT To view your Contact List during a call: The E911 feature automatically places the phone in Emergency Call Mode when you 1. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], select Contact List and press the OK dial the preprogrammed emergency number, “911”.
CHAPTER 3. MEMORY FUNCTiON ASSIGNING FAVORITES MENU Allows you to assign max nine Favorites menus. 1. Press the Favorites Key , press OK Key. MEMORY FUNCTiON 2. Select and Mark Contact List and press the left soft Key This chapter addresses memory functions including: Storing a Phone Number Editing Contact Entries Default Numbers...
STORING A PHONE NUMBER ADDiNG OR CHANGiNG GROUPs To organize your Contacts into groups: The Contact List stores up to 1000 entries. 1. Slide the phone up, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts], then highlight the ADDiNG A NEW CONTACT desired Contact entry.
EDITING CONTACT ENTRIES 3. Highlight Pic/Video, and press the Left Soft Key [Set]. 1. My Pictures 2. My Videos, then press the OK Key 4. Select ADDiNG A PHONE NUMBER FROM iDLE MODE 5. Press the Directional Key up, down, left or right to select a picture or a 1.
Right Soft Key [Contacts]. 4. Edit the phone number as necessary, and then press the OK Key [SAVE] to update the contact entry. 2. Highlight the entry that has a speed dial to be deleted. 3. Press the Left Soft Key [Edit].
ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS 4. [ ] Symbols Key: Press to open the symbols list. 5. [ ] Caps Key: Press to select a letter case for the standard text [Abc] input Your device has a QWERTY Keypad that provides a superior typing experience on a small mode.
This chapter addresses accessing the menu and using its functions 1-9: Slide the phone up, then press and hold the number you wish to connect and features to customize your TXT8045VW. to for more than 1 second. (Voicemail) is already assgned to your...
NEW CONTACT 2. Enter a name or part of a name in the Go To field at the bottom of the screen or press the Directional Key up or down to scroll through your Contact List. To add a new number to your Contact List: 3.
TO ADD NEW GROUP “ERASE GROUP?” will appear on the screen. 5. Select and press the OK Key . A confirmation message appears. 1. Slide the phone up, press the OK Key [MENU], then press Contacts, Groups. TO sEND A TXT MEssAGE TO A GROUP 2.
8. Under Subject, input a subject using the QWERTY Keypad. TO sEND A vOiCE MEssAGE TO A GROUP 9. Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to select from the following: 1. Slide the phone up, press the OK Key [MENU], then press Contacts, Preview, Save as...
2. New Contact, enter the info, and then press the OK Key 3. Select the desired Contact entry, then press the OK Key CONTACT, press 4. Highlight the number you wish to set to speed dial then press the OK Key [SAVE].
MY NAME CARD TO ADD PERsONAL iNFO To store a Medical Record Number or other information that may be useful in case of an A Name Card with the handset’ s mobile number automatically appears. emergency: EDiT MY NAME CARD Contacts, 1.
MISSED 1. Press the OK Key to start recording a voice memo and press the OK Key [STOP] to finish recording and save the voice memo. Displays information about the 90 most recently missed calls. Place a call to a missed 2.
DIALED 2. Highlight an entry and select from the following options: • Press the OK Key [OPEN] to view the entry. Displays information about the 90 most recently dialed numbers. Place a call to a dialed • Press the Send Key to place a call to the number.
VOICE COMMANDS That phone number will be dialed. If there is more than one number saved for that contact, you will be asked to confirm which number to dial. Your phone is equipped with an Advanced Voice Commands (AVC) feature. This feature Example: Call John Work allows you to make calls or use the phone’...
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CONTACT <NAME> MY vERiZON Use the Contact command to retrieve and display information for any name stored in Use the My Verizon command to access information about your Verizon account. your Contact List. 1. You will hear Please say a command and the Voice Commands menu will be 1.
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3. Select Automatic, Always Confirm Never Confirm, then press the OK “Adaptation will take a couple of minutes to complete. Adapt in a quiet room. Press OK to begin.” will appear on the screen. Press the OK . Wait for the beep, and then repeat the sentences using a normal sENsiTiviTY tone of voice.
TIP CALCULATOR Tools, 1. Voice Commands. 2. Press the Right Soft Key [Settings] and then press About. Allows you to calculate the tip and determine how much each person should pay for 3. The Nuance version appears. the bill. 9. Settings & 4.
Tools, Tools, Calendar. • Start Time: Press the Right Soft Key [Set] and set a start time. • Time: Press the Right Soft Key [Set] and set a end time. 2. Choose the event then press the OK Key [VIEW] Start Date: Press the Right Soft Key •...
Enter the title of the diary. 3. Select Edit and press the OK Key then modify the E-diary. 4. Press the OK Key [SAVE] to save your modifications. PiCTURE ERAsE E-DiARY Press the Left Soft Key [Set] to select an image stored in My Pictures 9.
FREQUENCY TURN ON/OFF THE ALARM SETTING, RESET THE ALARM SETTING and RESET ALL ALARM SETTINGS are available on the set alarms. Press the Directional Key left or right to select a setting from the following: Once Daily Weekdays Weekends STOP WATCH RiNGTONE Simultaneously times up to eight different events.
2. Press the Direction Key left or right to select the desired city on the world . Select your desired picture, video or sound and press the OK Key map. 4. To save the note, press the Right Soft Key [Options], then press Save.
BLUETOOTH 1. Slide the phone up, press the OK Key [MENU], then press 9. Settings & Tools, Tools, 9. Notepad Bluetooth® technology connectivity enables wireless connections between electronic 2. Press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select 4. Erase All and press the devices.
Tools, Bluetooth, 1. Add New Device. Tools, Bluetooth. 2. If the Bluetooth® power is switched off, the following message will appear on 2. Select the paired device. the LCD screen “BLUETOOTH POWER ON”. 3. Press the Right Soft Key [Options]. 3.
sETTiNGs AUTO PAiR HANDsFREE To set Auto Pair Handsfree On/Off: MY PHONE NAME 1. Slide the phone up, press the OK Key [MENU], then press 9. Settings & To edit the Bluetooth® name of your phone: Tools, Bluetooth. 1. Slide the phone up, press the OK Key [MENU], then press 9.
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CALL sOUNDs • Reminder: Press the Directional Key up or down to select Once, Every 2 Minutes, Every 15 Minute or Off, then press the OK Key [SET]. To set ringtones for types of incoming calls: EMERGENCY TONE CALL RiNGTONE 1.
POWER ON/OFF 2. Adjust the volume by pressing the Directional Key up or down, then press the OK Key [SET] to save the setting. To test the volume level, press the Left To set the phone to sound a tone when the phone is powered on or off: 1.
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ERi BANNER [View] to view the image, or press the Right Soft Key [Skip] to go to the next setting. If you use ERI Service, ERI Text is shown on the sub banner. • DISPLAY THEMES: Select White, Knight Green Nomad, then press the OK Key [SET].
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MAiN MENU sETTiNGs MENU FONT siZE To change Main Menu layout and type: To set the menu font size: 1. Slide the phone up, press the OK Key [MENU], then press 9. Settings & 1. Slide the phone up, press the OK Key [MENU], then press 9.
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sET sHORTCUTs 3. Select the desired option, then press the OK Key [SET]. Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key (Directional Key left, right, REsET DiRECTiONAL KEY sETTiNGs up, and down) to a favorite or often-used function. Use the following procedure to specify the default Directional Key settings.
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sENsiTiviTY 5. When you are finished with a full session, you will reach a screen that reads Complete”. “Adaptation The Sensitivity setting allows you to adjust the sensitivity monitoring of voice tones. If you frequently experience the messages “Please try again”...
LANGUAGE field to select the desired country, then press the OK Key [SET]. To view Current Country, press the Right Soft Key the help option for [Help]. To set the bilingual feature to either English or Español: 1. Slide the phone up, press the OK Key [MENU], then press 9.
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2. Enter the four-digit lock code. The default lock code is the last 4 digits of your LOCK PHONE NOW phone number. Lock the phone now. 3. Press Restrictions. 1. Slide the phone up, press the OK Key [MENU], then press 9.
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Tools, 7. Phone Settings, 9. SIM Security. 1. Slide the phone up, press the OK Key [MENU], then press 9. Settings & Tools, 7. Phone Settings, 10. System Select. 2. Enter the four-digit lock code. The default lock code is the last 4 digits of your phone number.
CALL SETTINGS 2. Select one of the following settings, then press the OK Key [SET]. TTY Full TTY + Talk TTY + Hear TTY Off ANsWER OPTiONs ONE TOUCH DiAL To determine how to answer an incoming call: To initiate a speed dial call by holding down the speed dial digit: 1.
Tools, 8. Call Settings, 7. Assisted Dialing. Tools, Memory, 2. Phone Memory. 2. Press the Directional Key left or right to select or Off. To view the help 2. Press 1. Phone Memory Usage. Assisted Dialing, press the Right Soft Key [Help].
CARD MEMORY If you have selected Contacts, you can select View, 2. Copy 3. Erase after pressing the Right Soft Key [Options]. Allows you to manage the memory usage for pictures, videos, music, sounds and contacts on your Card Memory. The memory card (sold separately) must be inserted 5.
phone automatically. Only the internal software is updated; Contact entries or other while receiving/making a call, using Bluetooth®, transferring data, etc. • To use End User Upgrade Tool, select Modem Mode Mode. information saved to your phone will NOT be deleted. sTATUs PHONE INFO Check the latest Software Download/Update status.
2. Select 13. Set up Wizard, then press the OK Key • CALL SOUNDS: Select Ring Only, Vibrate Only, Ring and Vibrate Silent, then press the OK Key [SET] or press the Right Soft Key [Skip] to go to the next MEDiA CENTER setting.
APPS • 3. Alert Sounds: Press the corresponding number key to set the ringtone for one of the following: All Messages Text Message Pic/Video/Voice Mes... To download tools that can help you navigate to entertainment spots, restaurants, and Voicemail provide you with up-to-date weather information: MY MUsiC 1.
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RECORDiNG NEW sOUNDs Icon Name Descriptions 1. Media 1. Slide the phone up, press the OK Key [MENU], then press Volume value Indicates current music volume level Center, 3. Music & Tones, 3. My Sounds. Press: Previous, Next 1. Record New.
PICTURE & VIDEO MY viDEOs The My Videos menu allows you to view all the videos you have recorded, store selected MY PiCTUREs videos in your phone, send videos to the Online Album, delete videos and access The My Pictures menu allows you to view all the pictures you have taken, store selected additional video options.
Memory: Set the memory to save the recorded file from the following: Phone Card 4. White Balance: Press the Directional Key left or right to select from the following: Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent 3. Press the OK Key [REC] to record a video. When finished recording, press the 5.
WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES 1. The following display appears when a new message arrives. NEW TEXT MESSAGE 2. To display the message, select View Now and then press MEssAGiNG the OK Key This chapter addresses Voicemail, TXT, Picture, Video, Voice NEW MESSAGE Messaging functions including: TEXT MEssAGE...
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9. Press the Right Soft Key [Options] to access the following: Messaging When navigating through the menu, press the Right Soft Key [Options] to display the following available options. • Preview: Shows the picture message before it is sent. Erase Inbox: Allows you to delete unlocked messages stored in the Inbox.
• Preview: Shows the video message before it is sent. • Priority Level: Select High or Normal, then press the OK Key • Save as Draft: Save the video message to Drafts. • Cancel Message: Cancel the message and select whether to save it in Drafts. •...
Mark as Unread: Marks the messages as unread. Reply to All: Allows you to reply to all senders. • • Sort By Sender: Sorts the list by sender. • Forward: Forwards the message to another recipient. • Sort By Time: Sorts the list by time. •...
options. LAUNCHiNG MOBiLE iM • Erase Inbox/Sent: Select All Messages or Only Read Messages, then press the OK Key 1. Slide the phone up, press the OK Key [MENU], then press Messaging, Erase Drafts: Select Yes or No, then press the OK Key •...
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AUTO sAvE sENT 2. To edit the predefined Quick Text, select the Quick Text from the list, then press the OK Key [EDIT]. 1. Select On, or Prompt, then press the OK Key 3. To change the Quick Text position, press the Right Soft Key [Options], then •...
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR HANDHELD sAFETY AND WARRANTY PORTABLE CELLULAR TELEPHONE EXPOsURE TO RADiO FREQUENCY siGNALs This chapter addresses the safety guidelines and precautions to follow Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter when operating your phone.
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Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes PACEMAKERs into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum dealer for replacement antenna. separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you that has been added to your vehicle.
States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards by FCC regulated transmitters.
all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure of digital wireless phones with hearing aids is set forth in American National guidelines. Standard Institute (ANSI) standard C63.19. There are two sets of ANSI standards with ratings from one to four (four being the best rating): an “M” rating for SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found reduced interference making it easier to hear conversations on the phone when under the Display Grant section of...
FOR MORE iNFORMATiON ABOUT HEARiNG AiDs AND DiGiTAL WiRELEss 2. What is FDA’ s role concerning the safety of wireless phones? PHONE Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer • FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control – products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.html drugs or medical devices.
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the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals phones.
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this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model telephones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram of phone is used. (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National 6.
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9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly from my wireless phone? precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.
• FDA web page on wireless phones • Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which (http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ you can hear adequately. RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ • When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm) speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to.
NATiONAL iNsTiTUTE ON DEAFNEss AND OTHER COMMUNiCATiON to provide reasonable protection against harmful Interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency DisORDERs NATiONAL iNsTiTUTEs OF HEALTH energy and, if Not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 cause harmful Interference to radio communications.
WARRANTY (f) Product damaged from external causes such as fire, flooding, dirt, sand, 12 MONTH LiMiTED WARRANTY weather conditions, battery leakage, blown fuse, theft or improper usage of Personal Communications Devices, LLC. (the “Company”) warrants to the original any electrical source. retail purchaser of this handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be The Company disclaims liability for removal or reinstallation of the product,...
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(800) 465-9672 (in Ontario call 416-695-3060). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO IN USA: Personal Communications Devices, LLC. THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE 555 Wireless Blvd. COMPANY’S LAIBILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR Hauppauge, NY 11788 THE PRODUCT.
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