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The PG-C3B has many features that will enhance your mobile experience. From its light weight and reliability, to the built-in camera with flash, we know you will enjoy all the features the PG-C3B has to offer. The PG-C3B user guide contains important information about using your handset.
Contents To display the functions and options available, or select the one required:..................20 Selecting functions and options when your phone is closed ....20 Phone Specifications ..........9 Side Key Special Functions ..............20 Safety precautions ..........10 7. Keypad Lock ..................22 Quick &...
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To end the current call ................. 27 Reading or writing a message during a call......... 31 4. Options during a call................28 5. Using your headset................32 To adjust the call volume ..............28 6. Selecting menu functions..............33 To switch your microphone off (Mute) or on (Speak)......28 Moving within your phone’s menu and submenu functions....
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Using your camera options..............39 Draft ..................... 49 The Preview mode ................39 To manage messages in Draft: ............49 The Single or Frame Capture mode ..........39 Browser Msg ..................49 Taking photos when your phone is closed ........40 Voicemail....................
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Using the photo options ..............62 Security Certifications ................57 Tools..................... 62 Version....................57 Alarm....................62 To set an alarm ................63 5. Pantech Mall ..................58 To manage existing alarms............63 Shop Tones..................58 Calendar................... 63 Shop Games..................58 Monthly View................63 Shop Graphics ..................
• Dimensions: 69 mm x 43 mm x 20.45 mm Phone Specifications Power Management (Performance) Battery Type Capacity Standby Time Talk Time Standard Design Up to 850 Up to 250 3 hours Lithium-Ion hours (Li-ion) Clamshell phone with internal and external TFT displays. Displays •...
Switch off in hospitals and near medical equipment Safety precautions Always switch your phone off in hospitals, and obey the regulations or rules of the hospital. Using a mobile phone while driving may be prohibited. Switch your phone off when using medical equipment for private purposes, Please check local laws and regulations with regard to the prohibition of if possible.
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Pantech PG-C3B at a glance Earpiece Internal display Volume up (camera)/ down (flashlight/backlight) Headset jack External display Menu Scroll Right Soft key Four-way menu navigation/ Left Soft key special menu shortcut key OK key (Menu confirm key) (write new message, IM,...
If pressed and held in Text input mode, displays the Quick & Easy Symbol input screen. If pressed in Predictive text input mode, switches to Word search mode. Enters an international dialing prefix(011, +). Keys Functions In Text input mode, enters the space character. Perform the functions shown at the bottom line of the Adjusts the earpiece volume in calls, and moves the display by using these Soft keys.
2. SIM Card About your SIM card When you subscribe to your network operator, you receive a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card containing your registration information, PIN code, etc. Like a credit card, it should be kept secure and handled carefully. Do not bend, scratch or expose it to moisture.
3. Changeable Cover detached if you drop your phone or subject it to shock. If this occurs, reattach the cover before you use your phone. Removing cover Pull down the flip cover in the direction of the arrows shown in the picture. 4.
adapter’s side buttons and pulling the adapter away from your phone, as shown below. Charging your battery Your phone is powered by a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. This means that, Your phone uses a Li-Ion battery. Make sure to use an authorized battery unlike other forms of battery technology, you can recharge your battery and charger only.
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• The closer you are to your network’s base station, the longer your phone usage time because less battery power is consumed for the connection. • The battery recharging time varies depending on the remaining battery capacity and the battery and charger type you use. •...
Call-forwarding feature is activated. Flight mode is activated. Alarm is set. Text and graphic area Pantech You have set the alert type for incoming call to ring only. Displays the following information in Standby mode: You have set the alert type for incoming call to ring ascent Textural and graphical information (volume increases over the duration of the ring).
Online, Away, Busy, Offline Status of MSN Available, Busy, Invisible Status of YAHOO Available, Away, Invisible Status of ICQ You have received one or more IM messages Automatic display off If you do not press any key for ten seconds (dependent on the user setting) while the internal and external displays are dimmed, the internal display turns off automatically to save power.
6. Selecting functions and options 5. To return to the Standby mode, press the [ ] key. Your phone offers several convenient ways for you to select the phone function you want. You can access all of your phone’s functions when it is Selecting functions and options when your phone is open.
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and hold the side [ ] key. Press the side [ ] key again to take a photo. The image is saved in the album. This function makes it easy to take a self portrait. Flash Light: To turn ON the flash light, press and hold the side Down [ ] key.
7. Keypad Lock To lock the keypad Keypad lock prevents accidental pressing of the keys. Press the [Menu] Soft key then select [*] key within 3 seconds. To unlock the keypad Press the [Unlock] Soft key then select [*] key within 5 seconds to unlock the keypad...
2. Basic functions 1. Switching your phone on or off To switch your phone on 1. Switching your phone on or off Open the phone. 2. Making and ending a call Press and hold the power on/off key until your phone switches on. 3.
2. Making and ending a call Press the [ ] key to display the Call Logs list of dialed, received or missed call numbers in reverse chronological order. To make a call Enter the area code and phone number from Standby mode, then press the Press the [ / ] key or the [ ] key to select a number.
To make an International call 1. Press and hold the [ ] key for the international prefix until the ‘+’ character appears on the display, or type the outgoing national code that follows 011 (if the network supports it). 2. Type the country code, area code, and phone number that you want to call.
3. Answering a call pressing any key except the [ ] key. While the flip is closed, you can To speed-dial from Entry press any side key to stop the ring, or press and hold any side key to reject the call.
• If your phone is closed, press and hold the [ ] key during the incoming call. The caller hears a Voice mail. To answer a second call You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network service provider supports this service and you have activated the Call Waiting option.
To put a call on hold, and return to a held call 4. Options during a call You can put a call on hold whenever you want. To adjust the call volume You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network service provider supports this service.
Call the second participant in the normal way. The first call is To end a call automatically put on hold. To join the first participant to a multi-party call, press the [Options] Press the [ ] key in the normal way. To terminate all active calls at the Soft key then select the [Join All] option.
Searching for a number in Address Book during a call To end the multi-party call, press the [ ] key or close the flip. 1. Press the [Options] Soft key. 2. If necessary, press the [ ] key to highlight the [Name Search] To have a private conversation with one participant...
To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems, you must select the [DTMF On] option. Reading or writing a message during a call You can read or write a message during a phone call. Press the [Options] Soft key. Press the [ ] key to highlight the [Messaging] option then press the [...
5. Using your headset You can send or receive a call using your headset. When you connect your headset to the jack located at the top of your phone, the button on the headset works as follows: • While in Standby mode, press the button once to list recent calls. •...
Using the Shortcut Key in Standby Mode 6. Selecting menu functions Menu selected if pressed If pressed and held Soft Displays menu Menu Displaying your phone’s menu functions. To display your phone’s menu functions, press the [Menu] Soft key ([ Soft Activates Camera...
Symbol mode 7. Entering text You can input special characters like Greek letters, currency units, or a Input mode period mark in this mode. On many occasions you need to input text in your phone such as: storing To change text input mode the name in your Address Book, writing a new message, creating a greeting, or scheduling events on your calendar.
Press and hold the Deletes all the characters and moves the cursor Scrolling ] key to the beginning of the input screen. To move the cursor to the left or right within the text, press the scroll ] key. To move the cursor up or down among the lines, press the Using T9 mode scroll ([ ]) key.
• Using ABC mode Initial capital ( • Capital lock ( ) [English] Characters, in displayed order . , - ? ! ' @ : 1 a b c 2 d e f 3 g h i 4 j k l 5 m n o 6 When typing in ABC mode, press the key labeled with the target letter once p q r s 7...
Using Symbol mode The symbol mode allows you to enter symbols into your text. To display more symbols, press the scroll key ([ To input a symbol, press the number for a symbol, and the symbol appears in the input screen.
1. Camera 2. Messaging Take a Photo 3. Recent Calls 4. MEdia Net Taking photos when your phone is open 5. Pantech Mall 1. Press the [Menu] Soft key, Camera, and then select 1. Take a 6. Mobile Email Photo to enter your phone’s photo capture mode.
• 2. The phone saves the image automatically when the user presses the Go to Album: Moves to the Photo Album. • Image Size: Displays the size of image that you want to shoot: ] key. Press the [ ] key to return to the camera preview screen. 128X128 or 640X480.
• Photo Album Delete: Deletes the photo that is saved automatically. • This function allows you to view or edit the photos saved on your phone. Wallpaper – Adds a photo to Wallpaper in Display. The photo is Press [Menu] Soft key, select Camera, and then select 2.
Book Entry. • Rename: Renames a photo. (For further details about renaming a photo, see 7. Entering text on page 34.) • Delete: Deletes a photo. • Delete All: Deletes all photos in the album. • File Info: Views the information on a photo. Settings Press the [Menu] Soft key, select Camera, and then select...
and/or send a picture message, depending on MMS availability from your 2. Messaging service provider. Only phones that support the multimedia message feature can receive or display the multimedia messages. This function allows you to create, send, read and save a message using the Short Message Service (SMS: text messages), Multimedia Message Receiving a new message Service (MMS: messages supporting presentation of various media types,...
can be saved in the other mailboxes. The Inbox can use the SIM memory. You can save up to 30 messages in the phone memory (including the Only the Inbox can use the SIM memory to store text messages (SMS). default template).
message. If you want to send a Text Message to a new number that is Settings, and then select 3.Multimedia Message. • not stored, press the [ ] key to move to Entry, and then just Slide Timing: Sets how long the received message is displayed for.
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settings. To find those settings, press [Menu] Soft key select Press the [ ] key to select the sub-menu. Messaging, select Settings, and then select 3.Multimedia • New Voice Memo: Creates a new recording memo. Message. • • Voice Memo: Already recorded sound. Slide Timing: Sets how long the received message is •...
• NOTE: To send a text message or MMS message to someone not in your Downloaded: Downloaded image • phonebook, enter the phone number at the idle screen and select the right Replace Sound: Replaces the selected sound with a different selected sound from the sub-menu.
• Forward: Sends the received message to another recipient. Unread multimedia message • Callback: Calls the message sender. Read multimedia message • Save Numbers & E-mail: Extracts a number & e-mail from the message text. You can save it as an Address Book entry.
• Sent Save Objects: Extracts an object from the multimedia message. You can save it in one of the categories in My Stuff. (Shown only Sent saves all messages sent from your phone. on the multimedia message.) Press [Menu] Soft key, select Messaging, and then select Sent.
Browser Msg the [ ] key. The phone can receive browser messages from the service provider. Press [Menu] Soft key, select Messaging, and then select 7.Browser To manage messages in Outbox: Msg, where the number of unread Browser messages is shown. 1.
Templates Press the [Menu] Soft key, select Messaging, and then select A template contains a block of text for quick insertion into text messages Settings. and multimedia messages. Press the [Menu] Soft key, select Messaging, and then select Common Settings Templates.
ERMES, National Paging, X.400, or Internet. The network converts Browser Message the messages into the selected format. Press the [Menu] Soft key, select Messaging, select Settings, NOTE: The message format depends on the SIM. select 5.Browser Message, and press the [ ] key.
• Memory Info Does not accept messages. This function displays the amount of used and available memory on your • Silent phone. When the user receives a message, it attempts an automatic Press the [Menu] Soft key, select Messaging, and then select connection with the corresponding URL.
• 3. Recent Calls Save Number: If the selected number is not saved on the SIM or the phone, this option appears. Saves the selected number to the SIM or This function displays missed calls, received calls, and dialed calls. You the phone.
Dialed Calls NOTE: If no logs exist, the message “List Empty” appears. This function displays the dialed calls list showing the time and date of Call Time dialed calls as well as the number or name of the recipient. This function displays information on call times. •...
MEdia Net Bookmarks This function allows you to bookmark an Internet address using the MEdia MEdia Net Home just as you do with a PC Internet browser. You can access the Internet with MEdia Net. This means you can connect to the Internet anywhere and anytime you 1.
Profiles Press the [ ] key to display the subfunctions such as This function selects or edits WAP connection profiles on your phone. Address IP Port, then input the appropriate information for NOTE: The settings for your WAP service are already entered as required each of the following subfunctions, inputting the information by your service provider.
Access Point. Press the [Menu] Soft key, select 4.MEdia Net, select 5.Cache, then select 1.Cache Mode. Login ID: Press the [ ] key to input the appropriate login ID. Select one of the following options. Always Check: The cache is always checked whenever a URL is Password: Press the [ ] key to input the appropriate loaded.
Shop Tones menu. Press the [Menu] Soft key, select 5. Pantech Mall, and then select 5. Shop Selecting this menu launches the Web browser to Pantech’s Tones menu. Applications. [Menu] Press the Soft key, select 5. Pantech Mall, and then select Shop Tones.
6. Mobile Email This function enables you to send an e-mail to someone and read your e- mail. Starting Mobile Email 1. Press the [Menu] Soft key and select 6. Mobile Email. 2. Highlight your established e-mail account and press the [Select] Soft key ]) or the [ ] key.
Audio With respect to DRM, a forward locked sound appears with an icon ( Shop Tones in the sound list. Selecting this menu launches the Web browser to Pantech’s Tones menu. Games & Apps Audio Shop Games Play back sound in your phone or edits information. The sound formats Selecting this menu launches the Web browser to Pantech’s Arcade menu.
Shop Graphics The selected melody automatically plays once. Selecting this menu launches the Web browser to Pantech’s Graphics NOTE: Unless you have set your ring type to vibration or silent mode. menu.
• Rename: Renames an image. Using the photo options (For further details about renaming a file, see 7. Entering text on page Press the [Options] Soft key ([ ]) to apply the following options to a 34.) selected photo from the album. •...
times. setup. Press [Menu] Soft key, select 7.My Stuff, select Tools, and then select Calendar Alarm to display the current alarm list. NOTE: When you set the Wake-Up Call to On, an icon is shown on your Calendar helps you manage your schedule including your time for calls or phone’s display.
Event View & Edit Press the [New] Soft key ([ ]) to add a new event. This function displays the events individually and edits the schedule or To manage existing events, press the [Options] Soft key ([ ]) to select from the following functions.
• editing screen. Send as Multimedia Message: Attach the AMR file and send as • multimedia message. Delete/Delete All: Delete any or all items. • (For more information about using the editor, see 7. Entering text Rename: Renames the voice memo. •...
value. Calculator • Press the Soft key ([ ]) to input a decimal point. Your phone has a Calculator function. Calculator provides four basic Stopwatch operations: +, -, x, and /. Press the [Menu] Soft key, select 7. My Stuff, select Tools, and then Stopwatch measures time for sports activities.
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NOTE: System memory refers to the total memory used for reserved objects, user defined wallpapers, etc. Press [Menu] Soft key, select 7. My Stuff, and then select 6. Memory Status.
• Add to Speed Dial: Adds the selected number to speed dial. 8. Address Book • Language: Selects Spanish or French. English is the default selection. • Group Search: Searches for the phone number of each group. You can store your personal entries, which can be added or deleted at any •...
cursor to the item and press the Soft key ([ ]) to remove an item. To set Speed Dial To set Speed Dial in Name Search Pres the [Menu] Soft key, select 8. Address Book, and then select Speed Dial. Press the [Menu] Soft key, select 8.
Group. The number for My Phone Number can vary depending on the SIM. Press the [New] Soft key ([ ]) to set a new group. Press the [Options] Soft key ([ ]) to select following functions. • Add: Adds an Number.
] key to change the value that you want and press the Shop Graphics ] key. Selecting this menu launches the Web browser to Pantech’s Graphic menu. Backlight Main Screen This function allows you to specify for how long your phone’s displays are This function allows you to change the idle screen image shown on your backlight.
.Audio, and then Shop Tones select 4. Alert Tones. Selecting this menu launches the Web browser to Pantech’s Tone menu. You can personalize the following. • Ringtone Alerting: Specifies at what intervals you will be reminded when you have received a message. Press the [...
Press the [Menu] Soft key, select Settings, select Audio, and then Press the [Menu] Soft key, select Settings, select Call, and then select 6. Flip Open Tone. select 1. Call Forward. You can personalize the following. Choose Forward Always, When Busy, On No Answer,...
1. Press the [Menu] Soft key, select Settings, select Call, and then On No Answer This function forwards the calls that are not answered or not picked up by select 2.Answer Type. the called party within a specific time. 2. Use the [ ] key to set the call receiving method.
Call Waiting Time & Date This function informs you that you have received a second call while you This function allows you to set the time and date displayed on your phone. are in a call. Press the [Menu] Soft key, select Settings, select Phone, and then Press the [Menu] Soft key, select...
They are described in the following sections. See also 2. Access codes Press the [ ] key after you type the password. the Appendix, on page 83. The security settings enable you to restrict the use of your phone to Change Password specific people and types of calls.
• This service is dependent on the SIM. • Press the [Delete] Soft key ([ ]) to delete the CUG Identifier, or the • Fixed Dial List: Displays the numbers recorded in the Fixed Dialing [Edit] Soft key ([ ]) to edit the CUG Identifier. list.
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wireless transmission. Press the [Menu] Soft key, select 9. Settings, and then select TTY.
2.10.3 Multimedia Message 1. Menu Tree 2.10.4 Voice Mail 2.10.5 Browser Message Camera 2.11 Memory Info Take a Photo Recent Calls Photo Album Missed Calls Settings Received Calls 1.3.1 Image Size Dialed Calls 1.3.2 Shutter Sound Delete Call Logs 1.3.3 Flash 3.4.1 Missed Calls 1.3.4 Self Timer 3.4.2 Received Calls...
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7.5.8 Stopwatch 4.5.1 Cache Mode 7.5.9 SIM Tool Kit* 4.5.2 Clear Cache Memory Status Security Certifications Address Book Version Name Search Pantech Mall Add Entry Shop Tones Speed Dial Shop Games Groups Shop Graphics Memory in Use Shop Multimedia Delete All...
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9.2.2 Ringtone Software Version 9.2.3 Volume Reset 9.2.4 Alert Tones 9.2.5 Key Tone 9.8.1 Setting 9.2.6 Flip Open Tone 9.2.7 Sound Effects This menu depends on SIM. Call 9.3.1 Call Forward 9.3.2 Answer Type 9.3.3 Auto Redial 9.3.4 Call Waiting 9.3.5 Caller ID Phone 9.4.1 Language...
PIN1 code. The PUK2 code is required to change a blocked PIN2 code. If 2. Access codes the codes are not supplied with the SIM card, contact the operator whose SIM card is in your phone for the codes. The following section describes various security codes used on your phone. NOTE: PIN1 code (4 to 8 digits) You can change the following codes: lock code, PIN1 code, and PIN2 code.
When audio quality is poor: 3. Troubleshooting checklist End a call and try again. When the other party cannot hear you speaking: If you experience any problem while using your mobile phone, please refer Your phone may be set to MUTE. Disable the MUTE function. to the following checklist.
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temperature. Try changing the charging environment. 3. Your battery may have not been connected to the charger properly. Check the connector. When you are unable to input data into your Address Book: Your Address Book memory may be full. Try deleting some entries from your Address Book.
4. Performance and safety The following list shows how to maintain your mobile phone, together with precautions to take. • Keep your mobile phone and its accessories out of the reach of children. • Maintain your mobile phone in dry conditions and keep it within normal operating temperatures.
received across a mobile telephone network. GPRS guarantees a 5. Glossary continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone and computer users. It is based on the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) circuit- To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in switched mobile phone connections and Short Message Service (SMS).
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entered three times in succession. The eight-digit number is supplied by Computerized answering service that automatically answers your calls the service provider with the SIM card. when you are not available, plays a greeting (optionally in your own voice) and records a message. Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when travelling for example).
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 6. FCC & Industry Canada Regulatory Compliance interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct FCC &...
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population exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in FCC/OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C (2001) and IEEE Std. 1528-2003 Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
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