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PLS7000 Voice Phone
by UTStarcom
Phone Guide
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Setting Up Service
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Phone Basics
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Service Features
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Safety and Warranty

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  • Page 1 Phone Guide ● Setting Up Service ● Phone Basics ● Service Features ● Safety and Warranty PLS7000 Voice Phone by UTStarcom...
  • Page 3 PLS7000 Voice Phone by UTStarcom ® www.utstarcom.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....... .i Section 1: Getting Started ....1 1A.
  • Page 5 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security ....59 Accessing the Security Menu ..... . .60 Erasing the Phone Book .
  • Page 6 2H. Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools ..93 Alarm .........94 Schedule .
  • Page 7 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information ..143 4A. Safety ........145 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception .

  • Page 9: 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 Wireless 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 11: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Service

    Section 1A Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started Setting Up Your Voicemail Safety Precautions Getting Help Setting up service on your new wireless phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and establish passwords.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps: Press and hold to turn the phone on. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Select Lock Phone ( Press your navigation key to select Off.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your wireless 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.

  • Page 16: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Handling the Phone, Battery and Charger Only use the battery and charger specified for the phone. Failure to do so can result in damage to the phone, electric shock or fire. Do not store or operate the phone or charger in hot, damp, or dusty areas, which can damage electrical and mechanical components.
  • Page 17 Keep all storage media (magnetic cards, floppy disks, credit cards, etc.) away from the phone. Close contact can erase or damage the storage media. Keep all sharp metal objects (pins, nails, hairpins etc.) away from the phone handset. The handset earpiece contains a strong magnet that can attract and hold metal objects.
  • Page 18 Handling the Charger Only use a power source that provides the appropriate voltage (AC100~240 V) for the charger. An unsuitable power source can result in damage to the charger, electric shock or fire. Do not use the charger if the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed (exposed or broken wires, etc).

  • Page 19: Getting Help

    Getting Help Directory Assistance You have access to a variety of services and information through Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; and hotel, restaurant, shopping, and major local event information. There is a per-call charge, and you will be billed for airtime.

  • Page 21: Section 2: Your Phone

    Section 2 Your Phone...

  • Page 23: Your Phone:the Basics

    Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your PLS7000 by UTStarcom is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section will guide you through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.

  • Page 24: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone 1. Headset Jack 15. Earpiece 14. Battery Strength Indicator 13. Display Screen 2. Indicator Light 3. Signal Strength Indicator 4. Softkey Buttons 12. OK 5. Volume Control 11. End (Power) 6. Talk 10. Navigation Key 7.

  • Page 25: Key Functions

    Key Functions Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Indicator Light illuminates when you have an incoming call or new message. LED Off battery not attached to phone and Charging completed and Battery problem. The battery temperature is abnormal.
  • Page 26 Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. Press Up to activate Voice Activated Dialing (VAD). Also used as an upper arrow key.

  • 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: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings >...

  • Page 28: Features Of Your Wireless Phone

    Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 69.) Features of Your Wireless Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your wireless phone. The PLS7000 is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and...
  • Page 29 The Phone Book allows you to store up to 500 entries, with up to three phone numbers per entry (page 87). The built-in Schedule offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 98). Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 53).

  • Page 30: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press and hold for approximately two seconds. Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal.

  • Page 31: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 3.5 hours of continuous digital talk time (up to 1.5 hours in analog). When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.

  • Page 32: Removing The Battery

    Place the battery onto the phone, bottom first so the tabs go into the bottom of the phone and the metal connectors align. Then push the battery down until it locks into place. Place the battery cover over the battery and slide into place.
  • Page 33 Always use an approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Warning: Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the warranty. Using the Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: Connect one end of the charger into the phone's charger jack and plug the other end into a standard 100~240V AC wall outlet.

  • Page 34: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your wireless phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu, select Settings ( ), Phone Info ( ) and Phone Number ).

  • Page 35: Dialing Options

    You can also place calls from your phone by Speed Dialing numbers from your Phone Book (page 37) and using your Call History listings (page 82). Dialing Options When you enter numbers in standby mode, you will see a variety of dialing options appear as softkeys on the phone’s display screen.

  • Page 36: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.

  • Page 37: Missed Call Notification

    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 38: Calling Emergency Numbers

    Calling Emergency Numbers This feature allows you to place an emergency call even if your phone is in “Phone Lock” or “Restrict” mode when you dial the preprogrammed emergency number, 911, #911, or *911. It also operates in out-of-service areas. The phone maintains the emergency mode until you press after disconnecting an emergency call.

  • Page 39: Saving A Phone Number

    The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as No ID or Restricted. Saving a Phone Number Your PLS7000 can store up to five phone numbers in each of 500 Phone Book entries. Each entry’s name can contain 16 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Phone Book entries alphabetically.
  • Page 40 To save a number from standby mode: Enter a phone number. Press Save ( Use the Navigation Key to select the phone type: Home/Work/Mobile then press Select ( ) or The phone book location number will be highlighted at the top of the list. To select “Name”, press the navigation key down then press to enter name edit mode.

  • Page 41: Finding A Phone Number

    Finding a Phone Number You can search Phone Book entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: Enter one or more digits in standby mode. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) Press Option ( ), select Find, and press Select...

  • Page 42: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

    Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press the left softkey button.

  • Page 43: Abbreviated Dialing

    Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to enter a five or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is On, you can enter the last four digits of any phone number that matches the five or six digit prefix, and the number is dialed using the prefix numbers with only the last four or five digits entered.

  • Page 44: Plus Key Dialing

    Plus (+) Key Dialing When placing calls from the United States to other countries, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code (011). To make a call using Plus Key Dialing: Press and hold until a “+” appears on your phone display.

  • Page 45: Using Speed Dialing

    Using Speed Dialing You can store up to 500 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family fast and easy. With this feature, you can dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 1-9, two key presses for locations 10-99, or three key presses for locations 100-500.

  • Page 46: 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 Phone Book entry or when using SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press the right softkey to change the character...

  • Page 47: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

    Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your wireless phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 38.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word.

  • Page 48: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad

    Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Abc mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 38). Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears (for example, to enter the word “Bill,”...

  • Page 49: Entering Numbers And Symbols

    Entering Numbers and Symbols To enter numbers: Select the 123 mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 38). To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 38.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.

  • Page 51: Controlling Your Phone's Settings

    TTY Use Phone Info My Menu Using the menu options available on your PLS7000, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a few moments to review these options and to adjust or add settings that are right for you.

  • Page 52: Sounds Settings

    Sounds Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual phone book entries and types of calls. Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings.
  • Page 53 Press Select ( ) to assign the desired ringer. Volume These settings let you adjust your phone's volume levels. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Volume ( Press the navigation key right or left to select Ringer Vol, Earpiece Vol or Key Volume.

  • Page 54: Minute Beep

    Alerts When selected, this setting alerts you to the following handset changes: Minute Beep When this function is active, the phone will play a tone every minute of a call. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Alerts ( Select Minute Beep (...

  • Page 55: Roam Alert

    Fade Tone When this function is active, the phone will play a tone when the phone loses a signal during a call. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Alerts ( Select Fade Tone ( Select On or Off and press Select ( Roam Alert...

  • Page 56: Tone Length

    Tone Length You can select the length of the DTMF (dual tone multi- frequency) tone sent by your phone when you press the keys. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Tone Length ( Select Normal or Long and press Select ( Normal : Send DTMF in 150msec Long : Send DTMF when digit key is released.

  • Page 57: Display Settings

    Display Settings Backlight This option lets you select your phone's backlight settings. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Display ( Select Backlight ( Select LCD or Keypad. LCD : Adjusts the main screen lighting time. (10, 20, 30 Seconds, Always On, Always Off).
  • Page 58 Press your navigation key to select one of the options. On Idle Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Power On Power Off Press Select ( ) to assign the desired option. To change the Wallpaper: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Display ( Select Graphics (...
  • Page 59 To change the Greeting: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Display ( Select Graphics ( Select Greeting ( To edit the Greeting text, press and hold to delete all characters, then enter your new greeting and press .
  • Page 60 To change the Clock: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Display ( Select Graphics ( Select Clock ( Press your navigation key right or left to select one of the options. Digital Analog Press Select ( ) to assign the desired option.

  • Page 61: Location Settings

    Location Settings Your wireless 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 (by selecting the E911 Only option) will hide your location from everyone except 911.

  • Page 62: Others Phone Setup Options

    Others Phone Setup Options Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether you want to be required to press , to press any number key, or simply to open the phone. To set answer mode: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

  • Page 63: Auto Answer

    Auto Answer You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls. To set Auto-Answer mode: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Others ( Select Auto Answer ( Press your navigation key to select one of the options. On : Incoming call is answered automatically in 10 seconds Off : Incoming call is not answered automatically.

  • Page 64: Tty Use

    TTY Use A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) 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 65: Tty Mode

    Note: If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired. IMPORTANT NOTICE: 911 Emergency Calling It is recommended that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications.

  • Page 66: Phone Info

    Phone Info The menu options under the Phone Info heading allow you to display specific information about your phone. Phone Number In case you forget your wireless phone number, the phone's menu can display it for you. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.
  • Page 67 Version This option displays information about your phone's software and PRL (preferred roaming list) versions. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Phone Info ( Select Version ( ). (Your phone model, current software version, PRL ID and PRI CHECKSUM will display.) To return to the previous page, press Back ( Advanced...

  • Page 68: My Menu

    My Menu You can assign frequently used functions (Call History, Contacts, Messaging, Tools, Settings, Games, etc.) to My Menu; this allows you to quickly access these functions. My Menu Set To access My Menu, press the navigation key right. Press your navigation key left or right to highlight the desired position, then press Set ( Select the desired menu option.

  • Page 69: Setting Your Phone's Security

    Section 2C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Erasing the Phone Book Resetting Your Phone By using the security settings on your wireless phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security settings.

  • Page 70: 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: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

  • Page 71: Lock Phone

    Lock Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911 or special numbers. (See “Special #’s” on page 92.) To lock your phone: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

  • Page 72: Change Pwd

    Change PWD To change your 4-digit lock code (password): Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Select Change PWD ( Enter your new lock code and press OK ( Re-enter your new lock code and press OK ( Privacy Lock To lock individual functions:...

  • Page 73: Call Restrict

    Press Save ( ) to save a privacy lock setting. Call Restrict This function prevents calls from being made in the selected restriction mode. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Select Call Restrict ( Press your navigation key to select one of the options.

  • Page 74: Erasing The Phone Book

    Erasing the Phone Book You can quickly and easily erase all of the contents of your Phone Book. To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Phone Book: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

  • Page 75: Resetting Your Phone

    Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Phone Book, Call History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

  • Page 77: Controlling Your Roaming Experience

    Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the network available to you. Your new dual band PLS7000 by UTStarcom works anywhere on the network available to you and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 MHz digital networks where roaming agreements have been implemented with other carriers.

  • Page 78: 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 an analog system, the roaming icon will display along with the text –...
  • Page 79 Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some features may be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail. If you are accustomed to network service, you may notice some of the following differences when using analog service: You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk,...
  • Page 80 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the network available to you, you may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time.

  • Page 81: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode

    Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your wireless 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 phone to control your roaming experience.

  • Page 82: Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard

    Controlling Roaming Charges 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 83 To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press . (A message will appear notifying you that roaming charges will apply.) Select Answer ( Reminder: If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls.

  • Page 85: Navigating Through Menus

    Every function and feature of your wireless phone can be accessed through an onscreen menu. This section is a road map to using your PLS7000. Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.

  • Page 86: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation The navigation key on your wireless 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 87: Viewing The Menus

    Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. 1. Call History 1. Recent Calls 2. Outgoing Calls 3.
  • Page 88 4. Tools 1. Voice 1. Screen Call/2. Voice Memo/3. Voice Dial 2. Alarm 3. Schedule 4. Countdown 5. Memo 6. World Time 7. Stop Watch 8. Calculator 9. Convert Unit 1. Length/2. Weight/3. Volume/4. Area/ 5. Temperature/6. Speed 5. Settings 1.

  • Page 89: Managing Call History

    Section 2F Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your wireless phone, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History. Section 2F: Managing Call History...

  • Page 90: Viewing History

    Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Phone Book 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 91: Recent Calls

    Recent Calls Displays information about the 60 most recent calls. You can save a highlighted number from your Call History list or place a call to that number by simply pressing Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Call History ( Select Recent Calls ( To see a list of the 60 most recently calls numbers.

  • Page 92: Incoming Calls

    Highlight a record then press Del ( ) to delete the record or press to view detailed information. Note: - After 20 dialed calls, the oldest call will automatically be erased from the history. - Call details include type of call, date, time, and phone number. Incoming Calls Displays information of the 20 most recently answered calls.

  • Page 93: Missed Calls

    Missed Calls Displays information of the 20 most recently missed calls. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Call History ( Select Missed Calls ( To see a list of the 20 most recently missed calls. If the number is already stored in your Phone Book, only the name appears.

  • Page 95: Using The Phone Book

    Section 2G Using the Phone Book In This Section Adding a New Phone Book Entry Finding Phone Book Entries Edit Group Special #’s Abbrev. Dial Phonebook Match Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your phone’s more advanced features.

  • Page 96: Adding A New Phone Book Entry

    Adding a New Phone Book Entry Your phone can store up to 500 Phone Book entries. Phone Book entries can store up to a total of 3 (Home, Work, Mobile) phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain sixteen characters. To add a new entry: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

  • Page 97: Finding Phone Book Entries

    When the “VR mode...Please Speak Voice Tag” message appears and you hear the “Name please” voice prompt, speak the name clearly into the phone. Wait for another prompt, then speak the name again. (You will hear “Added” and the phone’s display will return to Phone Book edit mode).
  • Page 98 To search Phone Book data by entering part of a name: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Select Find ( Select Srch by Name ( Enter a letter or a string of letters and press (Entries matching your search criteria will display.) Press Del ( ) to delete the record or press...
  • Page 99 Press Del ( ) to delete the record or press view detailed information. Note: Maximum number of input characters: 3 digits. (1~500) To search Phone Book data using part of an e-mail address: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Select Find ( Select Srch by E-Mail (...

  • Page 100: Edit Group

    Edit Group To add, edit, or remove a Phone Book group: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Select Edit Group ( Select an action and perform the indicated steps: To add a new group, scroll to Empty, press Select ), enter the new group name, and select a group ring.

  • Page 101: Abbrev. Dial

    Abbrev. Dial To specify a string of digits(5~6 digits) to be prepended when using abbreviated calling: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Select Abbrev. Dial ( Select from the following: Enable : Abbrev. Dial is enabled When the popup window appears, enter the 5 or 6 digit prefix you wish to use for abbreviated dialing (for example, area code and prefix) and press OK (...

  • Page 103: Using The Phone's Calendar And Tools

    Section 2H Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools In This Section Alarm Schedule Countdown Memo World Time Stop Watch Calculator Convert Unit Your wireless phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments.

  • Page 104: Alarm

    Alarm To set an alarm: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select Alarm ( To set a new alarm, choose Empty and press Select ). Edit the date and time by pressing the digit keys.

  • Page 105: Quick Setting

    Quick Setting To quickly set the alarm: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select Alarm ( Press Quick Setting ( The Quick Setting Screen will appear and the setting will default to Off. Press your navigation key to select the amount of time until the alarm will ring.

  • Page 106: Schedule

    Schedule You can use your phone's Schedule to keep track of events and meetings and to remind you of upcoming events. To display your phone's Schedule: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select Schedule ( To display the list of all scheduled items, press List ( ).

  • Page 107: Countdown

    To edit schedule, press Edit ( Press Save ( ) to save modified schedule. Note: Your phone can only store up to 10 scheduled events. If you wish to add more events, you will need to delete some existing events to make room. Countdown Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

  • Page 108: Memo

    Memo Your phone includes an internal memo pad that can be used to compose and store reminders and notes. To access Memo: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select Memo ( Choose Empty and press Input the memo text (see “Entering Text”...

  • Page 109: Delete Memo

    Delete Memo To delete a memo: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select Memo ( Select the desired memo, then press Del ( “Delete Current Memo?” will appear. Press Yes ( to delete it. Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools...

  • Page 110: World Time

    World Time To display the current time of select cities worldwide: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select World Time ( Press your navigation key to select the city: Honolulu, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Mexico City, Toronto, New York, Sao Paulo, London, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Nairobi, Moscow, New Delhi, Jakarta, Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul,...

  • Page 111: Stop Watch

    Stop Watch This function allows you to use the phone as a stop watch. The stop watch displays time in hours, minutes, seconds and milliseconds. To operate the stop watch: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select Stop Watch ( Start / Stop ( Split/Init (...

  • Page 112: Calculator

    Calculator This function allows you to use your phone as a calculator. This calculator will perform basic mathematic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). To access the calculator: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select Calculator ( Press the number keys to input numbers, press for +, -, / or X, then press = ( ) for...

  • Page 113: Convert Unit

    Convert Unit To access the conversion tool: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select Convert Unit ( Highlight the desired unit item, then press Select ( Length Weight Volume Area Temperature Speed To change the unit type (for example: m, cm…), press the navigation key.

  • Page 115: Using Your Phone's Voice Services

    Section 2I Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Screen Call Voice Memo Voice Dial 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 116: Screen Call

    Screen Call Answering Machine allows you to hear the recording of a call and to choose to accept or reject a call. Set Auto Answer Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select Voice ( Select Screen Call ( Select Set Auto Answer ( Press your navigation key to select one of the options.
  • Page 117 Listening To listen to the recording of a call: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select Voice ( Select Screen Call ( Select Listening ( Select the desired recording and press Listen ( to listen. Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services...

  • Page 118: Voice Memo

    Voice Memo To play recorded voice memos and record new voice memos: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select Voice ( Select Voice Memo ( To record a voice memo, select “Empty” and press Record ( ).

  • Page 119: Voice Dial

    Voice Dial To list all voice dial linked Phone Book recordings: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Select Voice ( Select Voice Dial ( ). Only Phone Book entries with a recorded voice tag will be displayed. Press your navigation key to select one of the options.

  • Page 121: Using Your Phone's Games

    Section 2J Using Your Phone’s Games In This Section Eggman2 Jungle Boy Section 2J: Using Your Phone’s Games...

  • Page 122: Eggman2

    Eggman2 Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Games ( Select Eggman2 ( Games Menu START HELP Game Control Key Up ( Down ( Right ( Left ( Renew ( Sel. Stage ( Pause ( Section 2J: Using Your Phone’s Games...

  • Page 123: Jungle Boy

    Jungle Boy Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Games ( Select Jungle Boy ( Games Menu START EASY/NORMAL/HARD : Select the desired difficulty. RANK HELP Game Control Key Up ( Down ( Fire ( Pause ( Section 2J: Using Your Phone’s Games...

  • Page 125: Section 3: Service Features

    Section 3 Service Features...

  • Page 127: Service Features:the Basics

    Section 3A Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your wireless service.

  • Page 128: Using Voicemail

    Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your wireless 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.

  • Page 129: Voicemail Notification

    Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you of 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 130: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages

    Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold .
  • Page 131 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 128. Date/Time Send Reply Advance Replay Rewind Forward Erase Call Back Save Cancel Help Skip...

  • Page 132: Voicemail Options

    Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level.
  • Page 133 Press for Group Distribution Lists. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists. Callback Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. Press after listening to a message. (Once the call is complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.) Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other voicemail users.
  • Page 134 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other voicemail users. After listening to a message, press Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the voice message. Continue Recording When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue recording even after you’ve stopped.

  • Page 135: 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 136: 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 Callback Save...
  • Page 137 Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Section 3A: Service Features – The Basics...

  • Page 138: Using Sms Text Messaging

    Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your wireless phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen.
  • Page 139 Review your message and press Send ( (You may also select additional messaging options by pressing Options to set the callback number or change the recipients, etc.). Note: Only a saved message via Option ( in text message editing mode can be retrieved. Inbox To review the received messages: Press Menu (...
  • Page 140 3. Forward : Select to forward the message to another phone number. You can enter your own message as well. Follow instructions for Composing a Text Message. 4. Save Number : Select to save the phone number from the message to your contact list. 5.
  • Page 141 1. Call : Select to call the phone number from the message. 2. Forward : Select to forward the message to another phone number. You can enter your own message as well. Follow instructions for Composing a Text Message. 3. (Re) Send : Select to resend the message. 4.
  • Page 142 3. (Re) Send : Select to resend the message. 4. Lock Msg : Select to lock/unlock the message. 5. Delete : Select to delete the message. Voicemail The phone will notify you when you receive a voicemail message. To call voicemail, press Menu ( To view voicemail details, press Menu ( To clear icon, press Menu ( Note:...

  • Page 143: Auto Delete

    Select the receive alert method then press Select ( ) to confirm. Reminder If you have not read new incoming messages, the phone will alert using the selected option. Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select Settings ( Select Reminder ( One Time Every 2 Min : Alert every 2 minutes Select the alert reminder method then...

  • Page 144: Save Sent Msg

    No : Show warning message to user and automatically reject when memory is full. Select the memory management method then or Select ( press ) to confirm. Priority To set the priority for outgoing messages: Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select Settings ( Select Priority ( Normal : Normal messages.
  • Page 145 Select the desired option for sent messages, then or Select ( press ) to confirm. Callback # You can select whether or not to include a callback number when you send your messages. Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select Settings ( Select Callback # ( None : Do not send a callback #.

  • Page 146: Delete All

    To use a message option, press Edit ( ) or Option ( 1. Edit : To edit preset message, select this option. 2. Send To : To Send Message, select this option. 3. Delete : To delete current message, select this option.

  • Page 147: Entry Mode

    Entry Mode To select a default text entry mode: Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select Settings ( Select Entry Mode ( or Select ( Select the entry mode, then press to confirm. Signature To select your signature setting for outgoing messages: Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select Settings (...

  • Page 148: 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 149: Responding To Call Waiting

    Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press .

  • Page 150: 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, enter the second number you wish to call and press .

  • Page 151: 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 Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded.

  • Page 153: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...

  • Page 155: Safety

    Section 4A Safety In This Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Part of getting the most out of your wireless phone is learning...

  • Page 156: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception

    Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.

  • Page 157: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance 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.
  • Page 158 Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals.

  • Page 159: Caring For The Battery

    in bodily injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include: Fueling areas such as gas stations. Below deck on boats. Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

  • Page 160: 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 PLS7000 has an M4 rating. Section 4A: Safety...
  • Page 161 Should you experience interference when using your PLS7000 with your hearing device, it is suggested that you promptly return the phone. It is further suggested that you experiment with multiple phones (even those not labeled with an M3 or M4) while in the retail store to find the one that works best with your hearing device.

  • Page 162: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc Notice

    To ensure the minimum interference for the Keypad backlight, follow these steps: Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Select Display ( Select Backlight ( Select Keypad. Scroll and select the minimum time interval setting (8 seconds). Press Select ( ) to assign the desired option.

  • Page 163: Fcc Radiofrequency Emission

    SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. PLS7000 The highest reported SAR values of the are: AMPS mode (Part 22): Head: 1.37 W/kg;...

  • Page 164: 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. PLS7000 by UTStarcom Model: Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...

  • Page 165: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty Your wireless 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. Section 4B: Warranty...
  • Page 166 Manufacturer’s Warranty 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY UTStarcom Personal Communications (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Audiovox handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or...
  • Page 167 When sending your wireless device to UTStarcom Personal Communications for repair or service, please note that any personal data or software stored on the device may be inadvertently erased or altered.
  • Page 168 IN USA: UTStarcom/Audiovox Communications 555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 (800) 229-1235 IN CANADA: UTStarcom Canada Company 5535 Eglinton Avenue West Suite# 234 Toronto, ON M9C 5K5 Section 4B: Warranty...

  • Page 169: Index

    Index Dialing Options 25 Directory Assistance 9 Abbreviated Dialing 33, 77, Display Screen 17 85, 91 Display Settings 47 Alarm 94 Backlight 47 Answer Mode 52 Clock 50 Auto Answer 53 Contrast 50 Answering Calls 26 Graphics 47 Greeting 49 Wallpaper 48 Battery 21-23 Charging 22...
  • Page 170 Making Calls 24 Three-Way Call 140 Memo 98 TTY Use 54 Menu Navigation 76 Structure 76 Unlocking Your Phone 4 Viewing 77 Messaging 128 Drafts 131 Voicemail 118 Inbox 129 Button Guide 121 Outbox 130 Menu Key 126 Settings 132 Notification 119 Text Message 128 Options 122...

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