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Sanyo pls-2400: users guide
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PLS-2400 by Sanyo®
Copyright © 2006 Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. No
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  • Page 1 Copyright © 2006 Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sanyo is a registered trademark of Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........i Your Phone’s Menu .
  • Page 3 Using Special Numbers ........78 Erasing the Contacts List .
  • Page 4 Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock ......114 Using Your Phone’s Tools ........115 Personal Information Management .
  • Page 5 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information ..199 4A. Important Safety Information ....200 General Precautions ........201 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to wireless service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Wireless Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.

  • Page 8: Your Phone's Menu

    Your Phone’s Menu The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. (See page 58 for setting the main menu style.) For more information about using your phone’s list menus, see “Navigating Through Phone Menus”on page 22. 1: Call History 1: Outgoing 2: Incoming 3: Missed 4: Erase History...
  • Page 9 4: Web 5: My Content 1: Games 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 2: Ringers 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 3: Screen Savers 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 4: Applications 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 5: Dynamic 1-10 (if applicable) 6: Others (if applicable) 6: Parental Control...
  • Page 10 9: Settings 1: Sounds 1: Ringer/Key Vol. 1: Ringer Volume 2: Calendar/Alarm 3: Start-up/Pw-off 4: Key Beep 2: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 2: Press&Talk 3: Voicemail 4: Messaging 5: Calendar/Alarm 3: Alerts 1: Service 2: Press&Talk 3: Voicemail 4: Messaging 5: Minute Beep 6: Signal Fade 4: Receiver Vol.
  • Page 11 5: Contrast 1: Highest 2: High 3: Medium 4: Low 5: Lowest 6: Animation 1: Standby 2: Outgoing Calls 3: Service Search 7: Incoming Calls 1: Preset 2: Off 3: My Content 4: -Get New 8: Match Area Code 1: On 2: Off 9: Standby Display 1: Screen Saver...
  • Page 12 4: Speakerphone 1: On 2: Off 5: Default View 1: Personal List 2: Personal Groups 6: Floor Display 1: Text Only 2: Text & Image 7: P&T Guard 1: On 2: Off 8: Restart 9: Help 5: Location 1: On 2: Off 6: Roaming 1: Set Mode...
  • Page 13 8: Security 1: Lock Phone 1: Unlocked 2: Lock Now 3: On Power-up 2: Erase Ph. Book 1: Yes 2: No 3: Erase Content 1: Yes 2: No 4: Reset Phone 1: Yes 2: No 5: Others 1: Change Lock 2: Limit Use 3: Special #s 4: Found Me...
  • Page 14 7: Headset Mode 1: Voice Calls 2: Press&Talk 3: Off 8: TTY 1: Enable 2: Disable 9: Side Key Guard 1: On 2: Off 10: Set Time/Date 11: Language 1: English 2: Español 0: Phone Info 1: Phone #/User ID 2: Help 3: Version 4: Advanced...

  • Page 15: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 16: Setting Up Service

    Section 1A Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started (page 3) Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4) Getting Help (page 5) Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and contact your service provider for assistance with your wireless service.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps: Press to turn the phone on. Press Unlock (left softkey). Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: From standby mode, press and hold Follow the system prompts to:...

  • Page 19: Getting Help

    Getting Help Directory Assistance Call and you’ll have access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings. There is a per-call charge to use Directory Assistance, and you will be billed for airtime. To call Directory Assistance: Press Operator Services Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect...

  • Page 21: Section 2: Your Phone

    Section 2 Your Phone...

  • Page 22: Your Phone: The Basics

    Section 2A Your Phone: The Basics In This Section FrontView of Your Phone (page 9) Viewing the Display Screen (page 13) Features of Your Phone (page 15) Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 17) Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 18) Navigating Through Phone Menus (page 22) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 23) Making and Answering Calls (page 24)

  • Page 23: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone 1. Earpiece 2. Signal Strength 17. Battery Strength Indicator Indicator Aug 21, 06 (Mon) 3. Main LCD (display) 12:30pm P&T Memo 4. Navigation Key 5. Softkey (left) 16. Softkey (right) 6. MENU/OK 15. BACK Key 7.

  • Page 24: Key Functions

    Key Functions Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. Main LCD (display) displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, the signal and battery strength, etc.
  • Page 25 Charger Jack connects the phone to the Standardized AC Travel Charger (included). Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, and navigate within menus. Press and hold keys 2–9 for speed dialing. SPEAKER Key lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode.
  • Page 26 LED Indicator shows your phone’s connection status at a glance. Antenna delivers the best reception when fully extended. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations (for Monaural Headset Only). CAUTION! Inserting an incorrect accessory into the headset jack may damage the phone.

  • Page 27: Viewing The Display Screen

    Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Note: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings >...
  • Page 28 indicates you have new messages. indicates battery charge level (icon shown is full). The more black you see, the more power you have left (icon is animated while charging). shows your battery is charging in “Power Off”state. indicates you have menus to scroll (in four directions). indicates the vibrate feature is set.

  • Page 29: Features Of Your Phone

    (For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 83.) Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The PLS-2400 by Sanyo is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The...
  • Page 30 Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 61). Your phone’s Sub LCD display allows you to monitor the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without opening the phone.

  • Page 31: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press Once your phone is on, it may display “Looking for service...,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –...

  • Page 32: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger WARNING: Use only manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a manufacturer-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
  • Page 33 Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down. Place the battery cover into the position as indicated in the diagram, and then slide it until you hear it snap into place.
  • Page 34 Charging the Battery Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose all the information you were just working on.
  • Page 35 Using the Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: Plug the travel charger into a wall outlet. Plug the other end of the travel charger into the accessories connector at the bottom of your phone (with the battery installed). Charging when your phone is turned on: The battery icon appears as follows while charging.

  • Page 36: Navigating Through Phone Menus

    Navigating Through Phone Menus The navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down.

  • Page 37: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Select >...

  • Page 38: Making And Answering Calls

    Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Just enter the number and press and you’re on your way to clear calls. To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.

  • Page 39: Dialing Options

    To place a call with the flip closed: Make sure your phone is on. Press and hold on the left side of the phone. Follow the system prompts. (The call will be made in speakerphone mode, unless you have a headset attached to the phone.) Redial to redial the last number you called.

  • Page 40: Answering Calls

    Hard Pause to insert a hard pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 35.) 2-Sec. Pause to insert a two-second pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 35.) Hyphen to insert a hyphen. (Hyphens are generally for visual appeal only;...
  • Page 41 Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: The phone rings and/or vibrates. The LED Indicator flashes. The backlight illuminates. The screen displays an incoming call message. If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed.
  • Page 42 Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the network available to you. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming.

  • Page 43: Using The Speakerphone

    Ending a Call To disconnect a call when you are finished: Close the phone or press Note: If the setting for Close Flip is not set to “End Call,”closing the phone will not end the call. (See “Setting the Open/Close Flip Option”on page 70.) Tip: Time/Date is displayed when you press while the phone is in use.

  • Page 44: Adjusting Volume During A Conversation

    Changing the Ringer Volume To change the ringer volume, press the Side Volume key when the phone is open and in standby mode. Note: To change the ringer volume from the main menu, see “Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings”on page 53. Adjusting Volume During a Conversation When you need to adjust the receiver volume during a conversation, use the Side Volume key, or press the navigation...

  • Page 45: Missed Call Notification

    Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen: Press View (left softkey), highlight the entry and press . (To dial the phone number, press To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode: Select >...
  • Page 46 To exit Emergency mode: Press to end a 911 call. Press Options (right softkey) to display the options menu. Select Exit Emergency. Note: When you are in Emergency mode, you can exit only from the options menu. To select Emergency mode options: Press to end a 911 call.

  • Page 47: In-Call Options

    In-Call Options Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press . The following options are available through the Options menu: Flash or Flash:Speaker to answer an incoming Call Waiting call or to connect a third party during Three-Way Calling.

  • Page 48: Saving A Phone Number

    End-of-Call Options To display the following options, press Options (right softkey) within 10 seconds after disconnecting a call. To select an option, highlight it and press Call Again to dial the phone number. Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number in speakerphone mode.

  • Page 49: Finding A Phone Number

    Press Save (left softkey). Press Done (left softkey) to return to standby mode. Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: Enter the last four or more digits of the number in standby mode.

  • Page 50: Plus Code Dialing

    To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: Enter the phone number. Press Options (right softkey) and select either Hard Pause or 2-Sec. Pause. (Hard pauses are displayed as an “H”and two-second pauses as a “T.”) Enter additional numbers. Press to dial the number.

  • Page 51: Dialing From The Contacts List

    Dialing From the Contacts List To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Select > Contacts > Find/Add Entry. Shortcut: Press the navigation key right to list entries. Highlight the entry you want to call and press to dial the entry’s default phone number. –...

  • Page 52: Using Speed Dialing

    Using Speed Dialing With this feature, you can dial your favorite entries using one keypress for locations 2–9. (See “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers”on page 102.) To use speed dial for voice calls: From standby mode, press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds.

  • Page 53: Using Abbreviated Dialing

    Using Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated Dialing is similar to speed dialing. You can use either of the following abbreviated dialing features. Ph.Book Match allows you to retrieve any desired number saved in your Contacts by entering only the last three to six digits of the number, and dials the retrieved number.
  • Page 54 To place a call using Prepend Abbreviated Dialing: Enter the last four or five digits of your desired number. Press Note: When Prepend is set to Enable and Ph.Book Match is set to Disable, you can display the 10-digit number (including the predefined prepend number) by entering the last four or five digits of the number.

  • Page 55: Entering Text

    Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using picture messaging and SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press Mode (right softkey) to change the character input...

  • Page 56: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

    Erase All to erase all text (if applicable). Paste to paste copied or cut text (if applicable). SelectText to select stored text for copying or cutting. Add Word to store words that you use frequently. (See page 43.) Tip: When entering text, press to change letter capitalization Shift ( Abc >...
  • Page 57 Adding a Word to the T9 Database If a word you want to enter is not displayed as an option when you are using T9 Text Input, you can add it to the database. To add a word to the T9 Text Input database: Select the Add Word input mode.

  • Page 58: Setting The Default Input Mode

    Customizing the T9 Settings To customize the T9 Settings: Select > Settings > Others > Text Entry > T9 Settings. Select your desired option and press Predict.Txt Mode to allow T9 text input to recognize words you have added to the T9 database. Word Choice List to display the word choice list.

  • Page 59: Entering Characters Using Alphabet Mode

    Entering Characters Using Alphabet Mode To enter characters using Alphabet mode (multi-tap text entry): Select the Alphabet mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 41.) Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,” press twice, three times,...
  • Page 60 In Spanish mode, characters scroll in the following order: Spanish Sequence Upper Case Lower Case . , @ 1 ¿ ? ¡ ! A Á B C 2 a á b c 2 D E É F 3 d e é f 3 G H I Í...
  • Page 61 Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages To enter numbers: Select the NUMBER mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 41.) To enter symbols: Select the SYMBOL mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 41.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.

  • Page 62: Controlling Your Phone's Settings

    Section 2B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings (page 49) Display Settings (page 56) Location Settings (page 61) Messaging Settings (page 62) Airplane Mode (page 65) TTY Use (page 66) Phone Setup Options (page 68) Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.

  • Page 63: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.
  • Page 64 Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Select > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messaging. Press , and then use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.

  • Page 65: Selecting A Tone Length

    Selecting Ringer Types for Voicemail or Calendar/Alarm To select a ringer type for voicemail or calendar/alarm: Select > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type> Voicemail or Calendar/Alarm. Press , and then use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.

  • Page 66: Using Voice Prompt

    Using Voice Prompt This feature allows you to hear voice prompts at Voice Memo, Screen Call setting, etc. (default setting is off). To enable or disable voice prompt: Select > Settings > Sounds > Others > Voice Prompt. Select On or Off. Tip: When ringer volume is set to “Silence All,”voice prompts cannot be heard.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings

    Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. To adjust the ringer and key volume: Select > Settings > Sounds > Ringer/Key Vol. Select Ringer Volume, Calendar/Alarm, Start-up/Pw-off, or Key Beep.

  • Page 68: Alert Notification

    Alert Notification Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or when there are incoming or missed Press&Talk calls. To set alerts: Select > Settings > Sounds > Alerts. Select your desired option and press Service sets an alert to notify you of network services parameter changes.

  • Page 69: Silence All

    Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: With the flip open, press the Side Volume key ( down repeatedly until “Silence All”appears.

  • Page 70: Display Settings

    Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to 15 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting, or you may enter your own custom greeting.

  • Page 71: Changing The Display Screen Animation

    Changing the Display Screen Animation Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen during various phone functions. To change the animation display: Select > Settings > Display > Animation. Select Standby, Outgoing Calls, or Service Search. Press , select your desired option (Preset, Off, Get New, or a file), and press...

  • Page 72: Changing The Display For Area Name

    Changing the Display for Area Name This feature enables you to show the state of the phone number you are calling or are called from when the number is not registered in your Contacts list. For example, a call to or from 213-555-5555 will display “California.”...

  • Page 73: Standby Mode

    Changing the Clock/Calendar Display for Standby Mode Select from among a variety of items to be displayed on the Main LCD in standby mode. To set the clock/calendar display for standby mode: Select > Settings > Display > Standby Display. Select your desired item and press Screen Saver displays the screen saver.

  • Page 74: Changing The Background

    Changing the Background You can customize your phone display’s appearance by selecting a color scheme to reflect your personality. To change the display’s background: Press > Settings > Display > Background. Select your desired background and press Setting Return to Standby Mode This feature allows you to select the way to return to standby mode.

  • Page 75: Location Settings

    Location Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.

  • Page 76: Messaging Settings

    Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of messages. (For more information, see “Using SMS Text Messaging”on page 163 and “Accessing Messaging”on page 185.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each...

  • Page 77: Managing Preset Messages

    Managing Preset Messages Your phone is loaded with 20 preset messages, in English and in Spanish, to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?,”“Let’s get lunch,”and “Meet me at,”can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. To edit a preset message: Select >...
  • Page 78 Setting a Callback Number With this feature, you can notify your recipients of your callback number with a text message. To set the callback number: Select > Settings > Messaging > Text > Send Callback#. Select an option from the following and press None to send no callback number.

  • Page 79: Airplane Mode

    Setting Drafts Alert Drafts Alert gives you a reminder when you have unsent messages waiting in the drafts folder. To set Drafts Alert: Press > Settings > Messaging > Text > Drafts Alert. Select On. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games and Voice Memos, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.

  • Page 80: Tty Use

    TTY Use A TTY (also known as a TDD or TextTelephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.
  • Page 81 To turn TTY mode on or off: Select > Settings > Others > TTY. (An informational message is displayed.) Press or OK (left softkey) to continue. Select Enable to turn TTY mode On. – or – Select Disable to turn TTY mode Off. Note: In TTY mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon ( Note:...

  • Page 82: Phone Setup Options

    Phone Setup Options Shortcut (My Favorites) Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing the navigation key to the left in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcut. To assign your shortcut key: Press the navigation key left.

  • Page 83: Display Language

    Auto-Answer Mode You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit or a headset. To set Auto-Answer mode: Select > Settings > Others > Auto Answer. Select an option and press Car Kit/Headset to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately).

  • Page 84: Setting The Open/Close Flip Option

    Setting the Open/Close Flip Option This feature enables you to answer an incoming call by opening the flip or to end a call by closing the flip. To activate the Open Flip feature: Select > Settings > Others > Open/Close Flip. Select Open.

  • Page 85: Setting Any Key Answer

    Setting Any Key Answer This feature allows you to answer incoming calls by pressing any key (except , softkeys, and side keys). To turn any key answer on or off: Select > Settings > Others > Any Key Answer. Select On or Off . Setting the Side Key Guard This feature enables you to lock the side keys while the flip is closed.

  • Page 86: Setting Abbreviated Dialing

    Recent Access to display the three most recently used input mode menu items from the top of the list when this setting is set to on. T9 Settings to customize the T9 settings (see page 43). Add Word to store words that you use frequently (see page 43).

  • Page 87: Setting Headset Mode

    Setting Headset Mode This feature allows you hands-free phone use. Set the headset mode to Voice Call or Press&Talk call and press the Turbo Button (the operation button) on the headset to activate useful functions such as making calls or receiving calls. To connect the headset: Simply plug the headset into your phone’s headset jack.

  • Page 88: Setting Your Phone's Security

    Section 2C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu (page 75) Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature (page 75) Restricting Calls (page 77) Using Special Numbers (page 78) Erasing the Contacts List (page 78) Erasing My Content (page 79) Resetting Your Phone (page 79) Security Features for Data Services (page 80) Using the Parental Control Feature (page 81)

  • Page 89: Accessing The Security Menu

    Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Select > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your wireless phone number or try 0000.

  • Page 90: Lock Services

    Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: From standby mode, press Unlock (left softkey). Enter your lock code. Lock Services With this feature, you can choose to restrict access to data services, incoming and outgoing voice calls, and Press&Talk calls. To activate lock services: From the Security menu, select Others >...

  • Page 91: Restricting Calls

    Restricting Calls There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers your phone can call or from which it can receive calls. You can use the Restrict Calls setting to do just that. (The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911.) To restrict calls: Select >...

  • Page 92: Using Special Numbers

    Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).

  • Page 93: Erasing My Content

    Erasing My Content You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all items you have downloaded to your phone. To erase all downloads: Select > Settings > Security, and then enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase Content.

  • Page 94: Security Features For Data Services

    Security Features for Data Services Enabling and Disabling Data Services You can disable data services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all data services, including Web and messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with data services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services.

  • Page 95: Using The Parental Control Feature

    Using the Parental Control Feature This feature allows you to restrict outgoing and incoming calls, access to services such as data and Press&Talk, as well as use the Edit Phone Book function. Most menu options for the Limit Use, Change Lock, and Lock Services menus in Parental Control are the same as the options for the Security menu.
  • Page 96 To add or replace a special number: Select > Parental Control. Enter your lock code to display the Parental Control menu. Select Special #s. Select a field for your entry and press Enter the number and press To edit Contacts: You can also edit Contacts from the Parental Control menu while any Limit Use feature (except Allow All) is enabled.

  • Page 97: Controlling Your Roaming Experience

    Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the network available to you.Your new dual-band/tri-mode PLS-2400 by Sanyo works anywhere on the network available to you and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks.

  • Page 98: Understanding Roaming

    Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network available to you. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). If you are roaming on a digital system, the roaming icon will be displayed along with the text –...
  • Page 99 Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience quality similar to that provided by other analog carriers today. Although some features, such as data services, will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail.
  • Page 100 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming Voicemail notification is available when you are on the network available to you or roaming in a digital network service area. When you are roaming on other networks, you will not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages.

  • Page 101: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode

    Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your dual-band/tri- mode phone to control your roaming experience. To set your phone’s roam mode: Select >...

  • Page 102: Using Call Guard

    Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the network available to you: the onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.
  • Page 103 To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press . (A message will be displayed notifying you that roaming charges will apply.) Press to proceed while the pop-up message is displayed. – or – Press any key to erase the pop-up message, press Options (right softkey), and then select Answer or Answer:Speaker.

  • Page 104: Using Data Roam Guard

    Using Data Roam Guard You can set your phone to alert you when you are roaming off the network available to you and try to use data services such as messaging. To set the conditions for Data Roam Guard pop-up notification: Select >...

  • Page 105: Managing Call History

    Section 2E Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History (page 92) Call History Options (page 93) Making a Call From Call History (page 94) Saving a Phone Number From Call History (page 95) Prepending a Phone Number From Call History (page 96) Erasing Call History (page 96) The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your phone, and missed calls.

  • Page 106: Viewing History

    Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.

  • Page 107: Call History Options

    Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press This feature displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts).

  • Page 108: Making A Call From Call History

    Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Select > Call History, and then select Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press – or – Press Options (right softkey) and then select Call or Call:Speaker On.

  • Page 109: Saving A Phone Number From Call History

    Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your phone can store up to 500 phone numbers in up to 300 Contacts entries. (An entry may contain up to seven numbers.) Each entry’s name can contain 16 characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Select >...

  • Page 110: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History

    Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History: Select a Call History entry and press Options (right softkey).

  • Page 111: Using Contacts

    Section 2F Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 98) Finding Contacts Entries (page 98) Contacts Entry Options (page 99) Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry (page 100) Editing a Contacts Entry (page 101) Erasing a Contacts Entry From the List (page 101) Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 102) Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry (page 103)

  • Page 112: Adding A New Contacts Entry

    Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone can store up to 500 phone numbers in up to 300 Contacts entries. (An entry may contain up to seven numbers.) Each entry’s name can contain 16 characters. To add a new entry: Select >...

  • Page 113: Contacts Entry Options

    To display the entry’s details, select your desired entry and press To make the call, highlight the desired number and press , or Call (left softkey). To find Press&Talk entries: Press the navigation key right. Press Go to (left softkey). Select your desired list and press Phone Book to display the Contacts list.

  • Page 114: Adding A Phone Numberto A Contacts Entry

    Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number in speakerphone mode. Send Text to send an SMS Text message (page 165). Call Alarm to set a call alarm for the entry. (See page 111 for Call Alarm.) Set Speed Dial to assign speed dial numbers to your favorite entries.

  • Page 115: Editing A Contacts Entry

    Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: Press the navigation key right. Scroll to the entry you wish to edit and press Select a phone number, and then press Options (right softkey) > Edit. – or – Select an email address or Web address and press Edit (right softkey).

  • Page 116: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

    Assigning Speed Dial Numbers With this feature you can dial Contacts directory entries with one keypress for locations 2–9. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing”on page 38. To assign a speed dial number : Select >...

  • Page 117: Assigning An Image To A Contacts Entry

    Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry You can assign an image to a Contacts entry. The image is displayed when the entry calls you. To assign an image for an entry: Press the navigation key right. Select the Contacts entry for which you want to assign the image and press Press Options (right softkey) >...

  • Page 118: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry

    Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types”on page 49.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Press the navigation key right.

  • Page 119: Secret Contacts Entries

    Secret Contacts Entries You can hide an entry’s phone number(s) and require your lock code to edit the entry by making it secret. The entry name is still displayed, but the entry’s phone numbers are replaced with “<Secret>”. To make an entry secret: Press the navigation key right.

  • Page 120: Using The Phone's Calendar And Tools

    Section 2G Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Calendar (page 107) Using the Call Alarm Feature (page 111) Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock (page 114) Using Your Phone’s Tools (page 115) Personal Information Management (page 118) Your phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle.

  • Page 121: Using Your Phone's Calendar

    Using Your Phone’s Calendar Displaying Your Calendar To display your calendar: Select > Calendar. Tip: The current day is framed by a rectangle. Tip: In a no-service area or an analog service area, it’s necessary to set the actual time and date to use the Calendar function. Set the currentTime/Date by using numeric keys and/or the navigation key (Right/Left: move cursor, Up/Down: change value).

  • Page 122: Event Alerts

    Alarm Time to edit the alarm time (number of hours or minutes before the event starts). Default alarm time is 10 minutes before. Repeat to set the event’s repeating status. Select None, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. Press Save (left softkey) to schedule the event. Tip: The date for which you have scheduled events is indicated with a triangle.

  • Page 123: Viewing Events

    Highlight the unchecked event and press to see the event details, or press Options (right softkey) for the following options. To select an option, highlight it and press Snooze to repeat the alarm in 10 minutes. Exit to exit the options. Note: If you press Exit (left softkey) during step 2 above, you are prompted to erase the unchecked event.

  • Page 124: Purging All Events

    Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: Select > Calendar, select the date for which you set events, and press Select one of the events and press Options (right softkey) > Erase Event > Yes. Repeat the same steps for other events of the day. Note: You can erase registered Call Alarms (see the next section) if you select a Call Alarm event in step 2 above.

  • Page 125: Using The Call Alarm Feature

    Using the Call Alarm Feature Adding a Call Alarm to the Calendar You can set call alarms to notify you when you need to place a call. The call alarm will let you know when and to whom to place a scheduled call. You can set up to 15 call alarms. To add a call alarm to the calendar: Select >...

  • Page 126: Call Alarm Menu

    Call Alarm Menu When your phone is turned on and you have scheduled a call alarm, your phone alerts you and displays the name or phone number you wish to call. To respond to a call alarm: Select or View (left softkey) to silence the alarm and see the unchecked event list.

  • Page 127: Adding To Do List Items

    Adding To Do List Items Your phone can store and manage up to 20 To Do List items. To add an item to your To Do List: Select > Calendar > Options (right softkey). Select To Do List > Options (right softkey) > Add Item. Enter the description (up to 14 characters) and press Select Priority to edit the To Do’s priority.

  • Page 128: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock

    Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: Select > Tools > Alarm Clock. (A caution message will appear on the display.) Press Continue (left softkey) to continue. Select the box under the following items and press Alarm to set the alarm On/Off.

  • Page 129: Using Your Phone's Tools

    Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Stopwatch To start the stopwatch: Select > Tools > Stop Watch. Press Start (left softkey) to start the stopwatch. Press Stop (left softkey) to stop the stopwatch.

  • Page 130: Using The Calculator

    Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Select > Tools > Calculator. Enter numbers using your keypad. Press the appropriate navigation key to perform a calculation (Up for addition, Down for subtraction, Left for multiplication, Right for division).

  • Page 131: Updating Your Phone

    Updating Your Phone Your PLS-2400 by Sanyo allows you to update its software version over the air. You will be notified if a new software version is available for your phone. You can also check whether an update is available through the Tools menu.

  • Page 132: Personal Information Management

    Personal Information Management Displaying Your User Address To display the phone’s current user address: Select > Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/User ID. Finding Icon Definitions To view an explanation of icons that appear on the display: Select > Settings > Phone Info > Help. Select the item for which you want to see the explanation and press .

  • Page 133: Using Your Phone's Voice Services

    Section 2H Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing (page 120) Managing Voice Memos (page 122) Setting Up Screen Call (page 125) Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.

  • Page 134: Using Voice-Activated Dialing

    Using Voice-Activated Dialing With your PLS-2400 by Sanyo, you can use a voice dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your Contacts. (A voice dial tag is a command you record and use to place calls without using the keypad.) Your phone can store up to 30 voice dial tags.

  • Page 135: Reviewing Voice Dial Tags

    Enter or highlight the Voice Dial entry (name) in the Contacts list and press Select your desired phone number and press . (The display shows “Voice Dial Recorded.”) Tip: Record voice dial tags in a quiet environment and without the aid of an accessory (for example, a headset or hands-free car kit).

  • Page 136: Managing Voice Memos

    Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Tip: If you haven’t signed up for the Press&Talk service and Press&Talk mode is set to Disable , or the Press&Talk service is locked, you can use the Press&Talk/Memo Button ( ) as a Voice Memo button in standby mode.

  • Page 137: Reviewing Voice Memos

    Call recording is disabled while you are roaming in analog service areas. When the recording capacity is full, highlight an old memo and press Erase (left softkey). Then select Yes to make room for additional memos. Note: Your phone can store up to 12 memos, and the total available recording time is 72 seconds (maximum of 18 seconds per memo).

  • Page 138: Erasing Voice Memos

    Erasing Voice Memos To erase an individual voice memo: Select > Tools > Voice Services > Voice Memo > Play or Play:Speaker. – or – Press or Memo (right softkey), and then select Play or Play:Speaker. Select the memo you want to erase and press Options (right softkey) >...

  • Page 139: Setting Up Screen Call

    Setting Up Screen Call This feature enables you to screen incoming calls by using a recorded announcement, either one that is prerecorded or one that you record. You can also record the caller’s message into the Voice Memo list. Activating Screen Call To start Screen Call when you have incoming calls: When the phone rings or vibrates, press Options (right softkey) >...

  • Page 140: Selecting An Announcement For Screen Call

    Selecting an Announcement for Screen Call To select a Screen Call announcement: Select > Tools > Voice Services > Screen Call > Announcement. Depending on your preference, select Pre-Recorded or Custom. Recording Your Name for a Prerecorded Announcement You can use a prerecorded announcement with or without your name.

  • Page 141: Recording A Customized Announcement

    Recording a Customized Announcement To record an announcement: Select > Tools > Voice Services > Screen Call > Announcement. Select Custom and press Edit (right softkey). Select Record. When an announcement has already been recorded, select Yes to overwrite the existing recording. Press to start the first recording.

  • Page 142: Erasing An Announcement

    Erasing an Announcement To erase an announcement: Select > Tools > Voice Services > Screen Call > Announcement. Select Pre-Recorded or Custom, and press Edit (right softkey). Select Erase Name to erase the name for a prerecorded announcement. – or – Select Erase to erase the message for a custom announcement.

  • Page 143: Using Press&Talk

    Section 2I Using Press&Talk In This Section Getting Started With Press&Talk (page 130) Making and Receiving a Press&Talk Call (page 133) Adding and Editing Press&Talk Contacts (page 140) Erasing Press&Talk List Entries (page 146) Updating Your Press&Talk Lists (page 147) Managing Press&Talk Settings (page 148) Your phone gives you the ability to quickly connect with other Press&Talk users for “walkie-talkie-style”communication from...

  • Page 144: Getting Started With Press&Talk

    Getting Started With Press&Talk Press&Talk allows you to enjoy quick, two-way, “walkie-talkie- style”communication with your friends, family, and coworkers. You can make one-to-one or one-to-many calls (up to five others on the same call) to any other Press&Talk user, anywhere on the network available to you. You can make and receive Press&Talk calls when your phone displays the Press&Talk icon ( Setting Press&Talk Mode...
  • Page 145 Preparing Your Phone for Press&Talk Service Every time you turn on your phone, your phone will identify itself and make itself available to the Press&Talk network. When the Press&Talk icon appears on the display, your phone is ready to make and receive Press&Talk calls. Press&Talk Call Alerts There are several ways your phone alerts you during Press&Talk calls.
  • Page 146 Main LCD Display During a Press&Talk Call Press&Talk Main Screen Redial Contact Current List Contact Names Go to (left softkey) Options (right softkey) Press&Talk In-Call Screen P&T Call: Carol Contact Name 913-988- XXXX P&T Number You have floor. Floor Status Section 2I: Using Press&Talk...

  • Page 147: Making And Receiving A Press&Talk Call

    Making and Receiving a Press&Talk Call Displaying the Press&Talk List From standby mode, press P&T (left softkey) or the Press&Talk/Memo button ( ) on the side of your phone to access the Press&Talk List. Tip: The first time you access the list, the Press&Talk Help message will appear.
  • Page 148 Making a Press&Talk Call (One-to-One Call) You can place a one-to-one Press&Talk call by entering a Press&Talk number or by selecting a contact from the Press&Talk List. To place a Press&Talk call by selecting a contact: Press P&T (left softkey) or press Press Go to (left softkey), select the list from which you want to place a call (Personal List, Personal Groups, Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed), and press...
  • Page 149 Note: When neither party has the floor during a Press&Talk call, “Floor is open.”appears on the display. If no one takes the floor for 20 seconds, the Press&Talk call ends automatically. Tip: If you press during step 3 above, you can make a standard voice call.
  • Page 150 Tip: You can also make a Group Call after checking the group member. Press to display group members, highlight <Call Group> and press and hold during step 3 above. Tip: To redial your last Press&Talk call, highlight Redial and press and hold from the Press&Talk List.
  • Page 151 Missed Call Notification for Press&Talk Calls When an incoming Press&Talk call is not answered, the Missed Call Notification is displayed on your screen. To call the last Missed Press&Talk call: Simply press and hold while the Missed Call Notification is displayed. (Continue with the Press&Talk call as described previously.) To display the Missed Press&Talk Call log: Press View (left softkey).
  • Page 152 Receiving a Press&Talk Call To receive a Press&Talk call: Make sure your phone’s Press&Talk mode is enabled. (See “Setting Press&Talk Mode”on page 130.) When you receive a Press&Talk call from a contact, “P&T Call,”the contact’s name, and the Press&Talk number appear on the display.
  • Page 153 Press&Talk Options When you use Press&Talk, several user options are available by pressing Options (right softkey). To select an option, highlight it and press Edit to edit a Press&Talk number and/or name. (See page 144.) Send Text to send an SMS Text message. Copy to Personal to copy a contact to the Personal list.

  • Page 154: Adding And Editing Press&Talk Contacts

    Adding and Editing Press&Talk Contacts Copying an Entry to Your Personal List or Personal Group List You can copy an entry to your Personal Lists from several different sources. To copy an entry from the Press&Talk List: Press P&T (left softkey) or press Press Go to (left softkey), and then select the list from which you want to copy an entry (Personal List, Personal Groups, Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed).
  • Page 155 Saving a Press&Talk Number When you have finished a Press&Talk call, you will see the Press&Talk number and the text “P&T call ended.”on the display. To save the number from the end call display: From the end call display, press Save (right softkey). Enter a name and press OK (left softkey).

  • Page 156: Adding A New Contact To Your Personal List

    Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List You can store a total of 200 entries in the Personal Lists. To add a new Press&Talk contact: Press P&T (left softkey) or press Select Go to > Personal List > <Add Contact>. –...

  • Page 157: Adding A New Group To Your Personal Group List

    Adding a New Group to Your Personal Group List You can add new groups to the Personal Group List. Each group can include up to five members. You can enter a group member directly or select the member from the Personal List. To add a new Press&Talk group entry: Press P&T (left softkey) or press Select Go to >...

  • Page 158: Editing A Contact In Your Personal List

    Editing a Contact in Your Personal List To edit a Personal List contact: Press P&T (left softkey) or press Scroll to the entry you want to edit and press Options (right softkey). Select Edit. Select the field you want to edit (Name or P&T Number), and press Edit the entry, press OK (left softkey), and press Save (left softkey) to save your changes.

  • Page 159: Editing A Group In Your Personal Group List

    Editing a Group in Your Personal Group List To edit a group: Press P&T (left softkey) or press Select Go to (left softkey) > Personal Groups. Scroll to the group entry you want to edit and press Options (right softkey) > Edit. Edit the group name and press or OK (left softkey).

  • Page 160: Erasing Press&Talk List Entries

    Erasing Press&Talk List Entries Erasing an Entry in Your Personal List or Personal Group List To erase a contact or a group: From the Press&Talk List, select Go to (left softkey) > Personal List or Personal Groups. Scroll to the entry you want to erase and press Options (right softkey) >...

  • Page 161: Updating Your Press&Talk Lists

    Erasing a Press&Talk List You can erase all entries saved in the Press&Talk List. To erase a Press&Talk List: From the Press&Talk List, select Options (right softkey) > Erase P&T List. Select your desired option and press Outgoing to erase all outgoing Press&Talk calls. Incoming to erase all incoming Press&Talk calls.

  • Page 162: Managing Press&Talk Settings

    Managing Press&Talk Settings Assigning Speed Dialing for Press&Talk Entries To assign speed dialing for Press&Talk entries: Select > Contacts > Speed Dial #s. Select an unassigned number and press When you highlight an assigned number and press , you’ll be asked whether you want to overwrite the assigned number.
  • Page 163 Restarting the Press&Talk Service This feature allows you to update the Press&Talk network information of your phone. To restart the Press&Talk service: Select > Settings > Press&Talk > Restart. Setting Press&Talk Guard This feature enables you to display the warning message when you cannot receive Press&Talk calls.
  • Page 164 Setting an Alert Notification for Press&Talk Calls Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you receive a Press&Talk call. To set alerts for Press&Talk calls: Select > Settings > Press&Talk > Sounds > Alerts. Select Press&Talk Calls or P&T Missed. Use the navigation key to select Once or Repeat Alert for Press&Talk Calls;...
  • Page 165 Setting the Default View of the Press&Talk List You can select the default Press&Talk List when Press&Talk is launched. To select the default view of the Press&Talk List: Select > Settings > Press&Talk > DefaultView. (The available lists appear. ) Select your desired list and press Setting the Floor Display of the Press&Talk Calls With this feature, you can select the floor display for the Main...

  • Page 167: Section 3: Wireless Service Features

    Section 3 Wireless Service Features...

  • Page 168: Wireless Service Features: The Basics

    Section 3A Wireless Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail (page 155) Using SMS Text Messaging (page 163) Using Caller ID (page 173) Responding to Call Waiting (page 174) Making a Three-Way Call (page 175) Using Call Forwarding (page 176) Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your wireless service.This section outlines your basic s ervice features.

  • Page 169: Using Voicemail

    Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: Press and hold Follow the system prompts to:...

  • Page 170: Voicemail Notification

    Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: By displaying a message on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type. By the LED blinking red. By displaying at the top of your screen. New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.

  • Page 171: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages

    Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold .

  • Page 172: Voicemail Options

    Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key”on page 162. Date/Time Send Reply Advance Replay Rewind Forward PQRS WXYZ Erase Call Back Save Shift Space...
  • Page 173 Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 entries. Press and hold to access your voicemail. (If your voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.) Shift Press to change your Personal Options, following...
  • Page 174 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other voicemail user. After listening to a voice message, press Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other voicemail users.

  • Page 175: Clearing The Message Icon

    Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the network available to you for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. From the main voicemail menu, press for Personal Options.

  • Page 176: Voicemail Menu Key

    Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind Forward Message Erase PQRS Callback...

  • Page 177: Using Sms Text Messaging

    Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Shift Expert Mode (On/Off) Previous Menu Shift Main Menu Shift Place a Call Disconnect Shift Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people’s phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones –...
  • Page 178 Press Go (left softkey) to go to the Web site (appears when a URL is highlighted). Press Forward (left softkey) to forward the message (appears only if there is no sender’s phone number, email address, or callback number). Press Options (right softkey) to display options. For Folder List Options, see page 167;...
  • Page 179 Composing and Sending SMS Text Messages With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people’s phone numbers to send and receive messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones and they can send messages to you. To compose and send an SMS Text message: Select >...
  • Page 180 Review your message and press Send (left softkey). (You can also select a callback number or change the recipients by pressing Options [right softkey].) Editing Preset (Canned) Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and coworkers easier than ever. To edit Preset messages: Select >...

  • Page 181: Message Options

    Message Options Several options are available when you display a folder list, message list, or message details. Folder List Options From the folder list display, press Options (right softkey). (See “Displaying an SMS Text Message”on page 164 for displaying the list.) To select an option, select it and press Edit Folder to edit the folder (self-defined folder only).
  • Page 182 Message List Options From the message list display in the Inbox, Sent, Pending, Drafts, or your defined folder, press Options (right softkey). (See “Displaying an SMS Text Message”on page 164 for displaying the list.) To select an option, select it and press Reply to reply to the message.
  • Page 183 Message Details Options From the message details display, press Options (right softkey) to display message options. (See page 168 for displaying.) The following options are available for messages in the Inbox, Sent, Pending, Drafts, and any defined folders. To select an option, highlight it and press Phone#/Email to display any phone numbers and email addresses in the message.

  • Page 184: Changing The Display Font Size Of A Message

    Changing the Display Font Size of a Message From a message details display (except in the Pending and Drafts folder), press Options (right softkey) to display message options. To adjust the display font size: Select Font Size. Select your desired font size and press Prepending a Phone Number From a Message From a message details display (except in the Pending and Drafts folder), press Options (right softkey) to display message...

  • Page 185: Message Folders

    Message Folders Incoming text messages are stored in folders in your phone’s Messaging menu. You may add up to 10 folders or use the phone’s default folder. To add a new folder: Select > Messaging > Text Msgs > Options (right softkey) >...

  • Page 186: Erasing Messages

    Erasing Messages To erase an individual message: From the folder list display, select Inbox, Sent, Pending, Drafts, or your defined folder and press Select the message you want to erase and press Options (right softkey) > Erase > This Message. Tip: To erase all messages, select Erase >...

  • Page 187: Using Caller Id

    Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: Press...

  • Page 188: Responding To Call Waiting

    Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding one beep. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press (or select Options [right softkey] >...

  • Page 189: Making A Three-Way Call

    Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, press (or select Options [right softkey] >...

  • Page 190: Using Call Forwarding

    Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press Shift PQRS...

  • Page 191: Data Services

    Section 3B Data Services In This Section Data Services Applications (page 178) Getting Started With Data Services (page 179) Accessing Messaging (page 185) Downloading Premium Services Content (page 188) Exploring the Web (page 190) Data Services FAQs (page 196) Data services offer easy and amazing features you will really use.These features –...

  • Page 192: Data Services Applications

    Data Services Applications Here is a brief list of the exciting applications available through your phone. Messaging – Send and receive emails and chat on your phone. Games – Play exciting games with full-color graphics, sound, and vibration. Choose from hundreds of games to play anytime.

  • Page 193: Getting Started With Data Services

    Getting Started With Data Services With your wireless phone and service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.

  • Page 194: Launching A Data Connection

    Finding Your User Name If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can easily find it on your phone. To find your user name: From standby mode, select > Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/User ID. Launching a Data Connection To launch a data connection: Select >...

  • Page 195: Net Guard

    Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto-Connect when the Net Guard is displayed.

  • Page 196: Connection Status And Indicators

    Connection Status and Indicators Your phone’s display lets you know the current status of your data connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your data connection is active (data is being transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will blink to indicate data transmission.

  • Page 197: Navigating The Web

    Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a data session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a data session, the bottom line of your phone’s display contains one or more softkeys.

  • Page 198: Phone Calls

    Selecting Once you’ve learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, and then press the desired softkey button (or press Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “Go.”...

  • Page 199: Accessing Messaging

    Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and receive picture messages right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and coworkers 24 hours a day anywhere on the network available to you. Note: For complete details on text messaging, see “Using SMS Text Messaging”on page 163.

  • Page 200: Viewing Picture Messages

    Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to, compose, send, and manage emails in your account. Viewing Picture Messages When a new picture message arrives, you will see the icon on your display screen. You can view picture messages from the message notification screen or from the Messaging menu.

  • Page 201: Accessing Instant Messaging

    Accessing Instant Messaging Data services also provide you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant Messenger and Yahoo!® Messenger. To access instant messaging clients from your phone: From the home page, select Messaging > Instant Messaging. Select an IM provider, such as AOL Instant Messenger or Yahoo! Messenger.

  • Page 202: Downloading Premium Services Content

    Downloading Premium Services Content With data services, you have access to a dynamic variety of premium service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below. Accessing the My Content Menus To access the download menus: Select...

  • Page 203: Downloading An Item

    pages of available content in a list. Select Next 9 to view additional items.) Search allows you to use your keypad to enter search criteria to locate an item. You may enter an entire word or title or perform a partial-word search. (For example, entering “goo”returns “Good Ol’Boy,”“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,”and “Goofy - Club.”) Downloading an Item...

  • Page 204: Exploring The Web

    Exploring the Web With Web access on your phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your phone anywhere on the network available to you.
  • Page 205 Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page you are viewing. To open the browser menu: Press the right softkey from any page during an active data session. (The browser menu will be displayed.) (To launch a data session, please see “Launching a Data Connection”on page 180.) Options available under the browser menu include:...

  • Page 206: Creating A Bookmark

    Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: Go to the Web page you want to mark. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. Select Mark this page and press or OK (left softkey).
  • Page 207 Editing a Bookmark To edit a bookmark: Connect to the Web and press the right softkey to access the browser menu. Select View Bookmarks and press OK (left softkey). Select the bookmark you wish to edit and press the right softkey.

  • Page 208: Restarting The Browser

    Going to a Specific Web site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): Connect to the Web and press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Go to URL... and press OK (left softkey). Select Address and press OK (left softkey).
  • Page 209 Sending a Web Page This feature allows you to send a URL (Web site address) you’re viewing through SMS Text Messaging. To send a Web page: From an active data connection, press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Send Page >...

  • Page 210: Data Services Faqs

    Data Services FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for data service? When your phone is ready, your User Address will be displayed in the Phone#/UserID menu. Go to Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/User ID. How do I sign in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your phone.
  • Page 211 If no data is received for an extended time, the connection will be terminated. Can I sign out of data services? You can sign out without turning off your phone; however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use other data services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services.

  • Page 213: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...

  • Page 214: Important Safety Information

    Section 4A Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions (page 201) Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone (page 201) Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 204) Caring for the Battery (page 205) Radiofrequency (RF) Energy (page 206) Owner’s Record (page 209) Phone Guide Proprietary Notice (page 209) This phone guide contains important operational and safety...

  • Page 215: General Precautions

    General Precautions There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended, and over your shoulder. Try not to hold, bend, or twist the phone’s antenna. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged. Speak directly into the mouthpiece.
  • Page 216 Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first. Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area.
  • Page 217 Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.

  • Page 218: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device

    Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated will have the rating on the box. Your PLS-2400 by Sanyo has an M3 rating.

  • Page 219: Caring For The Battery

    Sanyo is not aware of similar problems with Sanyo phones resulting from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved by Sanyo . Use only approved batteries and accessories found through Sanyo. Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure they’re genuine and safe.

  • Page 220: Radiofrequency (Rf) Energy

    Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
  • Page 221 Knowing Radiofrequency Safety The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below. In 1991–92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals.

  • Page 222: Fcc Radiofrequency Emission

    PLS-2400 The highest reported SAR values of the are: AMPS mode (Part 22): Head: 1.270 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.921 W/kg Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22): Head: 1.220W/kg; Body-worn: 0.755 W/kg PCS CDMA mode (Part 24): Head: 1.050 W/kg; Body-worn: 1.050 W/kg FCC Radiofrequency Emission This phone meets the FCC Radiofrequency Emission Guidelines.

  • Page 223: Owner's Record

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: PLS-2400 by Sanyo® Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...

  • Page 224: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 211) Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please contact your service provider.

  • Page 225: Manufacturer's Warranty

    (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SANYO for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SANYO phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 226 (viii) signal reception problems (unless caused by defect in material or workmanship); (ix) damage the result of fire, flood, acts of God or other acts which are not the fault of SANYO and which the Product is not specified to tolerate, including damage caused by mishandling and blown fuses;...
  • Page 227 NetFrontCommunications, Inc. in the United States and is used under a license. Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. Copyright © 2006 InnoPath Software. All rights reserved. Sanyo is a registered trademark of Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. Section 4B: Warranty...

  • Page 228: Index

    Index Call History 91-96 Erasing 96 Making a Call From 94 Options 93 Abbreviated Dialing 39, 72 Prepending a Number Airplane Mode 65 From 96 Alarm Clock 114 Saving a Number From 95 Alert Notification 54 Viewing 92 Answer on Hold 28 Call Waiting 174 Answering Calls 26 Callback Number 64...
  • Page 229 FAQs 196 Symbols 47 Instant Messaging 187 T9 Text Input 42 Launching a Connection Event Alerts 108 Messaging 185-187 FCC Notice 208 Navigating the Web 183 Net Guard 181 Picture Messaging 186 Headset Mode 73 Restarting the Browser In-Call Options 33 Security Features 80 Incoming Calls Display 57 Status and Indicators 182...
  • Page 230 My Content Picture Messaging 186 Accessing the Menus 188 Plus (+) Code Dialing 36 Downloading an Item 189 Preset Messages Erasing 79 Editing 166 My Favorites 68 Entering 47 Managing 63 Press&Talk 129-151 Net Guard 181 Adding a Contact 142 Contacts 140-145 Erasing List Entries Open/Close Flip Option 70...
  • Page 231 Digital Networks 84 Icon 84 T9 Text Input 42 Setting Mode 87 Text Greeting 56 Text Messaging - See SMS Text Messaging Safety Information 200-209 Three-Way Calling 175 Battery 205 To Do List 113 Emergency Calls 201 Tone Length 51 Screen Call 125-128 TTY Use 66-67 Security 74-82...
  • Page 232 Volume Adjusting Receiver 30 Changing Ringer 30 Settings 53 Warranty 211 Web - See Data Services World Clock 116 Yahoo! Mail 185 Yahoo! Messenger 187 Index...
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