MEMO CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE This chapter provides important information about using the CDM-8915 including: INSIDE THE PACKAGE HANDSET DESCRIPTION DISPLAY INDICATORS BATTERY USAGE BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION...
INSIDE THE PACKAGE BEFORE USING This package should include all items pictured below. If any are missing or different, immediately contact the retailer where you purchased the cellular telephone. Handset Standard Battery User Manual AC Travel Charger HANDSET DESCRIPTION BEFORE USING This phone is a single mode CDMA2000 1X digital phone with camera and WEB browsing capabilities.
BEFORE USING THE FUNCTION KEYS Display Indicators See page 11 for a list of icons. THE NAVIGATION KEYS In Idle Mode Press Up for Phone Book Down for Messaging, Left for Mobile Web Browser and Right for BREW Inside a menu Within a menu, use to scroll through menu options, or to select a...
DISPLAY INDICATORS BEFORE USING Etiquette Phone will vibrate when call is received. Schedule When the Schedule is set, the idle screen appears. The idle screen disappears if the schedule expires or is disabled. Alarm When the Alarm is set, the idle screen appears. The idle screen disappears if the alarm is in operation or disabled.
BATTERY USAGE BEFORE USING BATTERY CHARGING POWER CONNECTION Plug the AC Charger into a standard outlet. Plug the other end of the AC Charger into the bottom of your phone. The battery must be installed onto the phone. • When you charge the battery with the phone power off, you will see a charging status screen.
BATTERY HANDLING MEMO INFORMATION CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION This chapter addresses and explains the basic features of your cellular telephone including: TURNING THE PHONE ON / OFF ACCESSING THE MENU MENU SUMMARY BASIC FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL...
TURNING THE PHONE BASIC OPERATION ON / OFF TURNING THE PHONE ON Press and hold , until “Power On” animation appears and the wake up tone sounds. • If “Password” appears on the display, enter your 4- digit password to unlock your phone. •...
MENU SUMMARY BASIC OPERATION MAIN MENU 2ND DEPTH 3RD DEPTH 1. Phone Book 1. Find 1. By Name 2. By Number 2. Add New 3. Group 4. Speed Dial 5. Msg. Group 6. My Phone # 2. Recent Calls 1. All Calls 2.
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MENU SUMMARY BASIC OPERATION MAIN MENU 2ND DEPTH 3RD DEPTH 5. Erase All 6. Reset Phone 5. Others 1. Answer Options 2. Auto Retry 3. Language 4. Voice Privacy 5. TTY Mode 6. Location 6. System 1. Set Mode 2. Nam Setting 3.
BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC OPERATION MAKING A CALL NUMBER Enter a phone number. To modify the phone number you have entered: • Erase one digit at a time by pressing • Erase the entire number by pressing and holding To send a Text or Photo message to the phone number: •...
BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC OPERATION ENTER LOCK MODE To lock the phone, press and hold To unlock the phone, press input your password, and press 3-WAY CALLING With 3-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, normal airtime rates will apply to both of the calls.
BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC OPERATION ADJUSTING VOLUME Adjusts the volume of the ringer, key beep and speaker. Select one of the following. • Ringer: Controls the ringer volume. • Key Tone: Controls the key pad tone. • Voice Call: Controls the earpiece volume. •...
DURING A CALL BASIC OPERATION MY PHONE # Displays your phone number. Press [MENU] VOICE PRIVACY Increases security during a call. Press [MENU] LOCATION Enables the network to locate your current location using Global Positioning System (GPS). (Refer to page 109 for more details.) Press [MENU] MAKING AN...
MEMO CHAPTER 3 MEMORY FUNCTIONS This chapter addresses memory functions including: STORING A PHONE NUMBER ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS MAKING A CALL THROUGH THE PHONE BOOK...
STORING MEMORY FUNCTIONS A PHONE NUMBER The phone book stores up to 300 entries. Enter phone # then press [SAVE] then choose “New Contact” or “Existing Contact”. Press select. If “New Contact” is selected, the phone number will appear above a list. Press type of number you’re adding, as indicated by the icon.
ENTERING LETTERS, MEMORY FUNCTIONS NUMBERS & SYMBOLS STANDARD INPUT MODE Use the number keys to enter letters, numbers and characters. Enter letters using the key pad as follows: Press Press Press Key Pad 2 times 3 times 1 Time 2ABC 3DEF 4GHI 9WXYZ...
ENTERING LETTERS, MEMORY FUNCTIONS NUMBERS & SYMBOLS NUMERIC MODE Allows you to enter numbers. Press [Abc] and scroll down to “NUM” and press to change to Numeric Mode. To enter a number, press a digit key. SYMBOL MODE Allows you to enter symbols. Press [Abc] and scroll down to “Symbols”...
MEMO CHAPTER 4 MENU FUNCTIONS This chapter addresses accessing the menu and using its functions and features to customize your phone. PHONE BOOK RECENT CALLS MESSAGING BREW MOBILE WEB BROWSER MEDIA GALLERY SETTINGS TOOLS CAMERA...
PHONE BOOK MENU FUNCTIONS Stores up to 500 entries, each of which can be assigned to a group. Entries can be retrieved by name, phone number or group. FIND Retrieves an entry by name and number, and calls the number by simply pressing .
PHONE BOOK MENU FUNCTIONS ADD NEW Adds a new entry. To add a new entry to the phone book, press [MENU] To enter a name or number, use the to select the phone book field. • Phone Book Field: Name/Mobile/Home/Office/Pager/Fax/ E-Mail/Wireless Addr./Group/Ringer/Msg.Ringer/Graphic/ Memo/Set Secret.
PHONE BOOK MENU FUNCTIONS ERASE GROUP Press [MENU] . Use the to select, then delete the group. Press [ERASE] to delete it. Press to erase it. • The default group names (All, Personal, Business, Etc.) cannot be erased. • When using Erase Group, the saved entries are moved to the Etc.
PHONE BOOK MENU FUNCTIONS MSG. GROUPS Allows the user to group up to 10 phone numbers. The user can add, change, and delete Msg.Groups. ADD NEW MSG. GROUP To add a new group, press [MENU] A maximum of five groups is allowed. Press [MENU] to select “Add Group”.
PHONE BOOK MENU FUNCTIONS ERASE MSG. GROUP Press [MENU] . Select an existing group name with the Press [ERASE] to delete it. Press to erase it. MY PHONE # To display your phone number and service provider: Press [MENU] To return to the previous page, press RECENT CALLS MENU FUNCTIONS ALL CALLS...
RECENT CALLS MENU FUNCTIONS MISSED CALLS Displays information about the 20 most recently missed calls. Place a call to a missed call number by simply pressing To see a list of the 20 most recently missed calls, press [MENU] . If the number is already stored in your phone book, only the name appears.
RECENT CALLS MENU FUNCTIONS DIALED CALLS Displays information about the 20 most recently dialed numbers. Place a call to a dialed call by simply pressing To see a list of the 20 most recently dialed numbers, press [MENU] . If the number is already stored in your phone book, only the name appears.
RECENT CALLS MENU FUNCTIONS HOME CALLS Displays usage time of all calls made within Home area. Press [MENU] View the time of the following items: • Voice Call • Data Call To reset the timer, press [RESET]. To return to the previous page, press ROAM CALLS Displays usage time of roaming calls.
MESSAGING MENU FUNCTIONS WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES The following display appears when a new message arrives. To display the message, press [READ]. VOICE MAIL Displays the number of voice mails and accesses them by pressing To access your voice mail, press FIRST TIME USER (Voice mail set-up may vary by carrier) Dial Voice mail access number and press...
MESSAGING MENU FUNCTIONS The default call back number is automatically inputted into the Default CB# field. You can scroll to the number and edit it or simply press [EDIT]. Press for more fields. Under “Priority”, select “Normal” or “Urgent”. Under “Insert Signature”, select “On” or “Off” to insert a preset signature.
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MESSAGING MENU FUNCTIONS • By pressing [MENU], in the message input screen you can choose from the following: 1. Take Photo: To take a new photo. 2. Voice Record: To record a voice memo. 3. Insert Q.Text: To insert a previously saved sentence. 4.
MESSAGING MENU FUNCTIONS INBOX The Inbox manages received Text or Photo messages. To access: Press [MENU] Select a message and press The message is displayed. To delete a message, press [ERASE]. By pressing [MENU], the user can choose from the following: PHOTO INFO To show photo message information.
MESSAGING MENU FUNCTIONS SAVE TO CONTACT To save number to contact. SAVE TO SAVED To save the Text message in your phone. SAVE TO QUICK TEXT To save received Text message to “Quick Text”. BLOCK SENDER To block all incoming messages from addresses on block list.
MESSAGING MENU FUNCTIONS SAVE TO CONTACT To save number to contact. SAVE TO SAVED To save the Text message in your phone. LOCK & UNLOCK To lock or unlock the Text message: Select “Lock” to lock the message or “Unlock” to unlock the message, then press STATE To display the status of an outbox message:...
MESSAGING MENU FUNCTIONS SAVED MESSAGES Manages saved messages from the Inbox/Outbox. Press [MENU] Select a message and press The message is displayed. To delete a message, press [ERASE]. Pressing [MENU], the user can choose from the following: If the Text message is saved from the “Inbox” menu, this screen will be displayed.
MESSAGING MENU FUNCTIONS SETTINGS Manages messaging features through various features. AUTO SAVE SAVE SENT MSG Press [MENU] Select either “Off”, “On” or “Prompt” with the then press PHOTO RECEIVE MODE Controls whether photos are received automatically or if you are prompted to accept them.
MESSAGING MENU FUNCTIONS EDIT VOICE CALLBACK Press [MENU] Input a new voice callback number or edit voice callback number, then press • You can look it up from the phone book by pressing [FIND]. REMIND To send yourself a message to remember important notes or events: Press [MENU] Select “Off”...
BREW MENU FUNCTIONS Your phone provides a unique feature -BREW- that enables you to down- load melody ringers, wallpapers, games and more from your network to your phone. Please contact your service provider for the availability of these services. START BREW To launch “BREW ”...
BREW MENU FUNCTIONS ERASING AN APPLICATION Press [MENU] Select “Settings -> Manage Apps” with and press Select the application to be erased with and press Press to remove it. MOBILE WEB BROWSER MENU FUNCTIONS ACCESS THE INTERNET Now you can access news, sports, weather, and e-mail from your phone.
MOBILE WEB BROWSER MENU FUNCTIONS BACK When “Back” is selected from the Browser Menu, the phone dis- plays the previous page in the history. To return to the previous page: Press [MENU] FORWARD When “Forward” is selected from the Browser Menu, the phone displays the next page in the history.
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MOBILE WEB BROWSER MENU FUNCTIONS • Key Press Timeout: When the “Key Press Timeout” item is selected from the Settings menu, the browser allows the user to set the key press timeout as fast, medium or slow. Medium is 1.5 seconds, slow is 2 seconds and fast is 1 second. The key press timeout is the period of time after which the cursor auto-advances to the next entry position.
MEDIA GALLERY MENU FUNCTIONS IMAGES GRAPHICS This menu shows the list of downloaded still images. Press [MENU] • Press [MENU] to select 1.Erase, 2.Erase All, 3.Change Title. Scroll through the captured pictures to display the photo you want to send and press Write your photo message.
MEDIA GALLERY MENU FUNCTIONS PHOTO This menu shows the list of photos that have been taken with the camera. Press [MENU] • Press [MENU] to select 1.Erase, 2.Erase All, 3.Change Title. Scroll through the captured pictures to display the photo you want to send and press Write your photo message.
SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS Customizes your phone and optimizes performance through a vari- ety of settings. SOUNDS Sets Ringer Type, Volume, Alert, Roam Ringer, Tone Length and Etiquette. RINGER TYPE To select a ringer type for incoming calls: RINGER Press [MENU] Select your desired ringer type.
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SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS KEY TONE To adjust the keypad tone: Press [MENU] Adjust the keypad tone with the • Off (MIN- • Level 1 - 5 (level 5, MAX- To save, press VOICE CALL To adjust the earpiece volume: Press [MENU] Adjust the earpiece volume with the •...
SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS FADE Sounds an alert when entering an area where calls cannot be made due to weak signal strength. Press [MENU] Select “Off” or “On” with the To save, press ROAM RINGER To select a different ringer to sound in a Roaming area: Press [MENU] Select “Normal”...
POWER ON POWER OFF RECEIVED SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS Press [MENU] Select “UTStarcom” with the Select a display from the Animation list using the Press [SELECT] to save it. Press [MENU] Select “UTStarcom” with the Select a display from the Animation list using the Press [SELECT] to save it.
Enter your greeting. • Message: On/Off. • Font: White, Blue, Dark blue, Magenta, Gray, Black. • Bg: Transparent, White, Blue, Yellow, Gray, Black. • Entry Message: Enter message (Default-UTStarcom). To save, press [SAVE]. to move to to choose a font color.
SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS CONTRAST To adjust the display contrast: Press [MENU] Select “Main LCD” or “Sub LCD” and select one of the following options with the • Main LCD: Level 1~5. • Sub LCD: Level 1~5. To save, press BACKLIGHT Backlights the display, key pad and dimming for easy viewing in dark places.
SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS SECURITY Prevents unauthorized use of your phone. The following settings can be restricted: PHONE LOCK Prevents the phone from being used without entering the password first. Press [MENU] and enter your password. The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number.
SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS CAMERA Restricts access to the camera mode. Press [MENU] and enter your password. The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. Press and select “Allow” or “Restrict” with • Allow: Allows access to the camera. •...
SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS CHANGE CODE Changes your 4-digit password. Press [MENU] and enter your password. The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. Press Enter a new password and press Enter the new password again and press SPECIAL #’S Stores 3 phone numbers that can be called even in the lock mode.
SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS OTHERS ANSWER OPTIONS CALL ANSWER To select an answer mode: Press [MENU] Select “Any Key” or “Send Key” with the • Any Key: Press any key to answer an incoming call except • Send Key: Press the only to answer a call.
SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS LANGUAGE Selects the language in which letters are displayed on screen. Press [MENU] Select either “English” or “Spanish” with the To save, press VOICE PRIVACY Enhances voice privacy and avoids tapping during a call. Press [MENU] Select “Standard” or “Enhanced” with the To save, press •...
SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS SYSTEM SET MODE Selects the Preferred System. Press [MENU] Select one of the following options “Automatic B”, “Automatic A”, “Home Only” with the • Automatic B: Scans the radio channels based on the Automatic B setting. • Automatic A: Scans the radio channels based on the Automatic A setting.
SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS PHONE INFO. Displays the software, hardware and BREW versions of your phone: S/W VERSION Press [MENU] The software version appears. To return to the previous page, press H/W VERSION Press [MENU] The hardware version appears. To return to the previous page, press BREW VERSION Press [MENU]...
TOOLS MENU FUNCTIONS To erase all voice memos, press voice memos?” will be displayed. Press all voice memos. VOICE DIAL Voice Dial allows you to call a person by simply saying their name. To access Voice Dial: Press [MENU] To record a voice dial, press list will be displayed alphabetically.
TOOLS MENU FUNCTIONS WAKE-UP Use to train or untrain the Voice Recognition with the control word, “Wake-Up”. Press [MENU] “Please listen closely to hear instructions” will be displayed and you will hear “Now training control words. Please say the word Wake-Up”. Say “Wake-Up”.
TOOLS MENU FUNCTIONS VOICE RECOGNITION MODE Voice Recognition (VR) enables you to place calls using your voice and to record voice memos. Press and hold until your phone turns to Voice Recognition mode. If there are no recorded voice dial entries, a “No entries recorded”...
TOOLS MENU FUNCTIONS SETTING Select an alert time interval option (On Time, 10 Min Before, 30 Min Before, 1 Hour Before, No Alarm) by pressing RINGER To set a Ringer, press [MENU], then select “Default” or “Change” using the To save it press [SELECT].
TOOLS MENU FUNCTIONS TIME Use the keypad to set a time for the event and press to select “AM” or “PM” then press SNOOZE SETTING Use the to select a Snooze setting. (Off, 1 time after 5 min, 1 time after 10 min, 3 times by 5 min) RINGER To set a “Ringer”...
TOOLS MENU FUNCTIONS SETTINGS To select memo pad background image: Press [MENU] Select (Paper/Pattern/Sea/Sky/Flower) by pressing To save, press CALCULATOR To access the calculator: Press [MENU] Follow the instructions below to calculate 8*6/4-2.5 • Input 8. • Press (*). • Input 6.
TOOLS MENU FUNCTIONS STOP WATCH Simultaneously times up to six different events. To operate the stop watch: Press [MENU] To measure a time period. - To start the stop watch, press - To pause it, press [STOP]. - To resume it, press the previous page, press [EXIT].
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CAMERA MENU FUNCTIONS TAKING A PHOTO IN IDLE MODE Press to activate Camera Mode. Point the camera lens at your subject. You can check the photo framing through the main display screen. Press the side camera button or press the photo. To save the photo, press [SAVE] then input a photo title and press...
CAMERA MENU FUNCTIONS UNDER [MENU] - SHUTTER SOUND To select a shutter sound. (Off / Shutter 1 / “Ready 123” / Say “Cheese”) PHOTO GALLERY Your phone enters Review Mode after taking a photo. Press [MENU] Press to select a photo. •...
CAMERA MENU FUNCTIONS To send the photo, press [MENU] then select “Send”. Press [MENU] to 1. Send, 2. Preview, 3. Save to Outbox, 4. Priority or 5. Expiration. Please refer to page 61 for more details on “Create New Photo Message”. HELP Press [MENU]...
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SAFETY AND WARRANTY WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES Read This Information Before Using Your Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SAFETY AND WARRANTY WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ELECTRONIC DEVICES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. PACEMAKERS The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SAFETY AND WARRANTY WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES PRECAUTIONS Your Handheld Portable Telephone is a high quality piece of equipment. Before operating, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC Adaptor (2) Battery and (3) Product Using Battery. •...
SAR INFORMATION SAFETY AND WARRANTY THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
FCC HEARING-AID COMPATIBILITY SAFETY AND WARRANTY (HAC) REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS DEVICES On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids.
FDA CONSUMER UPDATE SAFETY AND WARRANTY U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Wireless Phones 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones.
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FDA CONSUMER UPDATE SAFETY AND WARRANTY 4. What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
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FDA CONSUMER UPDATE SAFETY AND WARRANTY 8. What has FDA done to measure the radiofrequency energy coming from wireless phones ? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the radiofrequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers.
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SAFETY AND WARRANTY WARRANTY UTStarcom Personal Communications (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this UTStarcom handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in...
In addition, if your wireless device utilizes a SIM or Multimedia card, please remove the card before submitting the device and store for later use when your device is returned, UTStarcom Personal Communications is not responsible for and does not...
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