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UTStarcom PLS-7075
©2006 UTStarcom Personal Communications LLC. All rights reserved.
UTStarcom is a registered trademark and the UTStarcom logo is a trademark
of UTStarcom, Inc., and its subsidiaries.
Printed in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Phone Guide UTStarcom PLS-7075 ©2006 UTStarcom Personal Communications LLC. All rights reserved. UTStarcom is a registered trademark and the UTStarcom logo is a trademark of UTStarcom, Inc., and its subsidiaries. Printed in the U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........i Your Phone's Menu .
  • Page 3 2C. Using Your Phone’ s Built-in Camera ....62 Taking Pictures ..........63 Using the Settings &...
  • Page 4 Section 3: Wireless Service Features ....103 3A. Wireless Service Features: The Basics ....104 Using Voicemail .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to your 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 6: Your Phone's Menu

    Your Phone's Menu The following list outlines your phone's menu structure. For more information about using your phone's menus, see “ Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 18. 1. Call History 1. Outgoing Calls 2. Incoming Calls 3. Missed Calls 4.
  • Page 7 4. Pictures 1. Camera 2. My Pictures 3. Online Albums 1. View Albums 2. Upload Pictures 4. Account Info 5. My Contents 1. Games 2. Ringers 3. Screen Savers 4. Applications 6. Web 1. Launch 7. Tools 1. Voice 1. Voice Memo 2.
  • Page 8 2. Volume 1. Ringer 2. Speakerphone 3. Receiver 4. Headset 5. Key Beep 6. Advanced 3. Alerts 1. Minute Beep 2. Connect Tone 3. Service Tone 4. Fade Tone 4. Tone Length 2. Display 1. Screensavers 1. Image 2. Decoration 2.
  • Page 9 1. Priority 2. Callback # 3. Preset Msg. 4. Signature 5. Auto Erase 7. Security 1. Lock Phone 2. Change Lock Code 3. Special # 4. Limit Use 1. Incoming Calls 2. Outgoing Calls 5. Picture Messaging 1. Lock Camera 2.
  • Page 10 7. Word Choice List 8. Input Language 9. Others 1. Abbrev. Dial 2. Contacts Match 3. Answer Mode 4. Auto Answer 5. Language 6. TTY 7. Airplane Mode 8. Headset Only 0. Phone Info 1. Phone Number 2. Help 3. Version 4.

  • Page 11: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Getting Started

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

  • Page 14: Setting Upyour Voicemail

    Setting UpYour 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 15: Getting Help

    Getting Help Directory Assistance Call from your phone and you'll have access to a variety of services and information through Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information.

  • Page 17: Section 2: Your Phone

    Section 2 Your Phone...

  • Page 18: Your Phone: The Basics

    Section 2A Your Phone: The Basics In This Section FrontView of Your Phone (page 9) Viewing the Display Screen (page 12) Features of Your Phone (page 13) Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 14) Using Your Phone's Battery and Charger (page 15) Navigating Through Phone Menus (page 18) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 19) Making and Answering Calls (page 19)

  • Page 19: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone 13. Earpiece 12. Display Screen 1. Softkey Buttons 14. Side Camera Key 2. Headset Jack 3. Volume Control 11. MENU/OK 4. Talk TALK 10. End (Power) BACK 9. Navigation Key 5. Back WXYZ PQRS 8. Charger Jack 6.

  • Page 20: Key Functions

    Key Functions Softkey Buttons let you select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on the display screen. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
  • Page 21 Press Right to access Contacts. Press Left to access Pictures. End (Power) ends a call. Press and hold this key for two seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Features Of Your Phone

    (For more information, see page 42.) Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The PLS-7075 is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following...

  • Page 24: 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 “ Looking for Serv i c e , ” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode.

  • Page 25: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    Manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories may be located online at www.buywirelessnow.com/utstarcom Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained.
  • Page 26 Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: To install, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down until the latch snaps into place. Removing the Battery WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned.
  • Page 27 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 28: 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 29: Displayingyour Phone Number

    Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press DisplayingYour Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Select Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number. (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.) Note:...

  • Page 30: Dialing Options

    Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold to erase the entire number and return to standby mode.) Press . (To make a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, highlight Roam Call and press .

  • Page 31: Answering Calls

    P Hard Pause: To insert a hard pause. T 2-sec Pause: To insert a two-second pause. 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.

  • Page 32: Home Network

    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 home network. To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled: Select Answer to answer the call.
  • Page 33 During the call press Options ( ) to display your options. To select an option, highlight it and press Speaker On to activate speakerphone mode. (If you are in speakerphone mode, the option will appear as Speaker Off to deactivate speakerphone mode.) Unlock Phone to unlock your phone (appears only if the phone is locked).
  • Page 34 In-Call Options Pressing Options ( ) 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: Speaker On ( ) to activate or deactivate speakerphone...

  • Page 35: Saving A Phone Number

    Saving a Phone Number Your phone can store up to five phone numbers in each of 500 Contacts entries. Each entry's name can contain 16 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2F: Using Contacts on page 80.) To save a number from standby mode: Enter a phone number and press Options (...

  • Page 36: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

    To display the Contacts entry that contains the phone number you entered, highlight the entry and press . To dial the number, press 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.

  • Page 37: Plus Code Dialing

    4-Digit Calling To make a call using 4-Digit Calling: Dial the last four digits of a Contacts entry's phone number. Press . (The matching Contacts entry/entries will be displayed.) Highlight the correct entry and press Shortcut: Dial the last four digits of a Contacts entry's phone number and press to place the call.

  • Page 38: Dialing From The Contacts List

    Dialing From the Contacts List To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Select Menu > Contacts > Find Name. Shortcut: Press and then select Find Name to list entries. Highlight the entry you want to call and press dial the entry's default phone number. –...

  • Page 39: 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 SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press to change the character input mode.

  • Page 40: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

    Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see “ Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 29.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word.
  • Page 41 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. Enter your word using T9 mode. If your word is not in the list, scroll to ADD WORD and press Enter the word using Alphabet mode.

  • Page 42: Entering Characters Using Alphabet Mode

    Entering Characters Using Alphabet Mode To enter characters by using Alphabet mode (multi-tap entry): Select the Alphabet mode (see “ Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 29). Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears. (For example, to enter the word “ Bill,” press twice, three times,...
  • Page 43 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 29.) To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode. (See “ Selecting a Character Input Mode”...

  • Page 44: Controlling Your Phone's Settings

    Section 2B Controlling Your Phone's Settings In This Section Sound Settings (page 35) Display Settings (page 39) Web Settings (page 42) Roaming Settings (page 42) Location Settings (page 47) Messaging Settings (page 48) Security Settings (page 51) Text Entry Settings (page 56) Phone Setup Options (page 58) Phone Info (page 61) Using the menu options available on your phone, you can...

  • Page 45: 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 or others. Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.
  • Page 46 Select Text Message, Picture Messaging, orVoicemail and press Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. Press Play ( ) to preview a sound. Press or Done ( ) to save the setting. To return to the previous page, press Selecting Ringer Types for Alarms To select a ringer type for Alarms: Select Menu >...
  • Page 47 Adjusting the Phone's Volume Settings You can adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. To adjust your phone's volume settings: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume. Select Ringer, Speakerphone, Receiver, Headset, Key Beep, or Advanced.

  • Page 48: 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 a call has been connected. To enable or disable alert sounds: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Alerts. Select Minute Beep, ConnectTone, Service Tone, or Fade Tone and press Select On or Off and press...

  • Page 49: Display Settings

    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 phone open, press the volume key down repeatedly to activate Silence All in standby mode.

  • Page 50: Changing The Text Greeting

    Changing the BacklightTime Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any keypress is made. To change the backlight setting: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight. Select Main Display or Keypad. Select a time setting and press Main Display Time Setting : 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec, Flip Open, Always Dim.

  • Page 51: Changing The Contrast

    Changing the Incoming Calls To select the display incoming calls: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Incoming Calls. To select a incoming calls image. (You can choose from preset images, my pictures, or my contents) and press To return to the previous page, press or Close Changing the Contrast You can adjust your screen's contrast (brightness) to suit your...

  • Page 52: Web Settings

    Web Settings Enable Web Select Menu > Settings > Web > Enable Web. Net Guard Select Menu > Settings > Web > Net Guard . Select On or Off and press To return to the previous page, press or Close Update Profile To update your Web profile: Select Menu >...
  • Page 53 Roaming on Other Digital Networks When you're roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the home network. However, you may not be able to access certain features, such as data services. Note: If you're on a call when you leave the home network and enter an area where roaming is available , your call is dropped.
  • Page 54 Note: When using your phone in analog mode, the phone may feel warm. This is normal for analog operation. Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the home network, you will 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 55 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 tri-mode phone to control your roaming experience. To set your phone's roam mode: Select Menu >...

  • Page 56: Using Call Guard

    Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the home network 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 57: Location Settings

    Roaming Help Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Help. A help message will be displayed. To return to the previous page, press or Done ( 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.

  • Page 58: 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 text messages without placing a voice call. 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 sent message, and create your own preset messages, to name just a...
  • Page 59 Managing Preset Messages Your phone is loaded with 20 preset messages 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. You can even add your own preset messages to the list.
  • Page 60 To send a preset message: Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Preset Msg.. (The list of preset messages is displayed.) To send a preset message, press Options ( and then select Send To. (To access the Send Message editor, see “ Using SMS Text Messaging” on page 113.) Adding a Customized Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality.

  • Page 61: Security Settings

    Security Settings 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 Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

  • Page 62: Using Special Numbers

    Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Change Lock Code. Enter your current lock code. Enter and re-enter your new lock code. Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode.

  • Page 63: Restricting Calls

    Select Special #'s. Select a location for your entry and press Add ( Enter the number and press or Done ( ) to save it. To erase a special number: Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your lock code.

  • Page 64: Picture Messaging

    Picture Messaging To setting picture messaging: Lock Camera Press Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Picture Messaging > Lock Camera and press Select Lock or Unlock. To return to the previous page, press or Close Update Profile Press Menu >...

  • Page 65: Restoring Default Settings

    If you are certain you would like to erase all of your data, select Yes. Resetting Browser Resetting the Browser resets it to the default settings. To reset Browser: Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Reset Browser.

  • Page 66: Text Entry Settings

    Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone will delete all data saved in your phone. To reset your phone: Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Reset Phone. (A warning message is displayed.) If you are certain that you would like to delete all the saved data in your phone, select Yes.

  • Page 67: Input Language

    My Words Select Menu > Settings > Text Entry > My Words. To add a new word to My Words, press Add ( ) and use your keypad to enter a new word. Then press or Save ( To edit a selected word, press Options ( ), and then select Edit.

  • Page 68: Phone Setup Options

    Help Select Menu > Settings > Text Entry > Help. Select Auto-Capital, Auto-Space, My Words, Prediction Length, NextWord Predict., Word Completion, Word Choice List, or Input Language, and press A help message will be displayed. To return to the previous page, press or Close ( Phone Setup Options Setting Abbreviated Dialing...

  • Page 69: Call Answer Mode

    Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether only by pressing , by pressing any number key, or simply by opening the phone. To set call answer mode: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Answer Mode. To select an option, highlight it and press Talk Key to require to be pressed to answer all...

  • Page 70: Display Language

    Display Language You can choose to display your phone's onscreen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone's display: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Language. Select English or Spanish and press To return to the previous page, press or Close To enable your phone to communicate with a TTY device: Select Menu >...

  • Page 71: Phone Info

    Headset Only To select headset mode: Select Menu > Settings > Others >Headset Only. Select Normal or Discreet and press To return to the previous page, press or Close Phone Info Displays information about your phone: Select Menu > Settings > Phone Info. Select Phone Number, Help, Version or Advanced, and press To return to the previous page, press...

  • Page 72: Using Your Phone's Built-In Camera

    Section 2C Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera In This Section Taking Pictures (page 63) Using the Settings & Info Menu (page 66) Storing Pictures (page 67) Sending Pictures (page 69) Managing Pictures (page 71) Your phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full- color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends.

  • Page 73: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. To take a picture : Select > Pictures > Camera to activate camera mode. (Additional camera options are available through the camera mode Options menu.

  • Page 74: Creating Your Picture Messaging Password

    Thumbnail to switch to the thumbnail view mode. Erase to delete the picture you just took. Creating Your Picture Messaging Password The first time you use any of the picture management options involving the picture messaging Web site, you will need to establish a password through your phone.
  • Page 75 Mirror to select vertical or horizontal. Settings to select your settings. (See “ Selecting Camera Settings”on page 66 for details.) Setting the Self-Timer To activate the self-timer: From camera mode, select Options > Self-Timer. Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use (5 Seconds, 10 Seconds or Off) and press Select Capture ( ) when you are ready to start the...

  • Page 76: Using The Settings & Info Menu

    Press Capture ( ), ( ), or the side camera key to take the picture. (The picture will automatically be saved in the In Camera folder.) Selecting Camera Settings To select your camera settings: From camera mode, select Options > Settings Resolution to select a picture’s file size (High-640x480, Medium-320x240, or Low-128x160).

  • Page 77: Storing Pictures

    Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Pictures. There are two types of folders in My Pictures that can be used separately according to your needs: In Camera (see below) Saved to Phone (see page 68) In Camera Folder The storage area of your phone is called the In Camera folder.
  • Page 78 Upload All to upload all pictures in the In Camera folder. Note: If this is the first time you have accessed the picture messaging account, you will be prompted to create your picture messaging password. See “ Creating Your Picture Messaging Password” on page 64. Assign to assign the picture.

  • Page 79: Sending Pictures

    Saved to Phone Folder When you assign a picture, it will automatically be saved in the Saved to Phone folder. The folder allows you to store copies of pictures on your phone and to assign pictures to various phone tasks. To save multiple pictures to the Saved to Phone folder: From the In Camera folder, select pictures by highlighting them and pressing...
  • Page 80 Note: The first time you send pictures, you will be prompted to establish a picture messaging Web site account and password. (See “ Creating Your Picture Messaging Password” on page 64.) Select Recipients. Select one of the following options and press Phone Book Entry to select recipients from your Phone Book.

  • Page 81: Managing Pictures

    Sending Pictures From Messaging You can also send pictures from your phone’s Messaging menu. To send pictures from the Messaging menu: Select > Messaging > Send Message > Picture Messaging. Select From My Pictures or New Picture. Use the navigation key to select the picture you wish to send and press .

  • Page 82: Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone

    cartoon effects, and use other features to transform your pictures. To access the picture messaging Web site: From your computer’s Internet connection, go to www.plspictures.com. Enter your phone number and picture messaging password to register. (See “ Creating Your Picture Messaging Password”...

  • Page 83: Downloading Your Online Pictures

    Select This, Selected, or Upload All. Select My Albums or Other Albums. Downloading Your Online Pictures From your online albums display at www.plspictures.com, you can select pictures to download to your phone. To download pictures from the picture messaging Web site: From the online pictures display, select the picture you wish to download and press Options ( ).
  • Page 84 Details/Edit to display the details of the currently highlighted picture or edit the picture. Delete to erase pictures saved in the current album (or Uploads folder). Save to Phone to select Set as to assign pictures to phone tasks or Download Only to download the pictures to the In Camera folder.

  • Page 85: Managing Call History

    Section 2D Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History (page 76) Call History Options (page 77) Making a Call From Call History (page 77) Saving a Phone Number From Call History (page 78) Prepending a Phone Number From Call History (page 79) Erasing Call History (page 79) The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your phone, and missed calls.This section guides you...

  • Page 86: Viewing History

    Viewing History You' l l 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 87: 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 88: Saving A Phone Number From Call History

    Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your phone can store up to 500 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry's name can contain 16 characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Options ( Select Save (...

  • Page 89: 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 ( Select Prepend ( Enter the prefix and press...

  • Page 90: Using Contacts

    Section 2E Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 81) Finding Contacts Entries (page 82) Contacts Entry Options (page 84) Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry (page 84) Editing a Contacts Entry's Phone Number (page 85) Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 86) Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page87) Group Setting (page 88)

  • Page 91: Adding A New Contacts Entry

    Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone can store up to 500 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry's name can contain 32 characters. To add a new entry: Select Menu > Contacts > Add New Entry. Enter a name for the new entry and press (See “...

  • Page 92: Finding Contacts Entries

    Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contacts entries by name: Select Menu >...
  • Page 93 Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Select Menu > Contacts > Speed Dial #'s. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. –...

  • Page 94: Contacts Entry Options

    Contacts Entry Options To access a Contacts entry's options, highlight the entry in the list and press Options ( ). To select an option, highlight it and press Call to dial the selected number. Send Picture to send picture. Send Msg. to send a text message. Add New to add a phone number to an entry.

  • Page 95: Editing A Contacts Entry's Phone Number

    Editing a Contacts Entry's Phone Number To edit an entry's phone number: Display a Contacts entry. Press Edit ( Highlight the number you wish to edit and press Press again to edit the number. Press to clear one digit at a time, or press and hold to erase the entire number.

  • Page 96: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

    Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial number see page 28. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.

  • Page 97: 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 35.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Display a Contacts entry.

  • Page 98: Group Setting

    Group Setting You can assign up to 10 individual Contacts entries to a group. Existing groups include Unassigned, Family, Friend, and Work. Select Menu > Contacts > Group Setting. Select an existing group name with the navigation key, press To display a group entry, press Options ( ), and then select Rename, Ringer, or Erase.

  • Page 99: My Phone

    Setting a Ringer Type for a Group Select Menu > Contacts > Group Setting. Select an existing group name that you added with the navigation key. Press Options ( ), and then press Ringer ( Use your navigation key to scroll through available ringers, press .

  • Page 100: Dialing Services

    Dialing Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Press Menu > Contacts > Services. Select Customer Care, Directory or Operator. To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: Dial the appropriate service number: Customer Care –...

  • Page 101: Using The Phone's Tools

    Section 2F Using the Phone's Tools In This Section Using Your Phone's Voice Services (page 92) Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock (page 95) Using Your Phone's Calendar (page 96) Using Your Phone's Notepad (page 97) Using Your Phone's World Clock (page 98) Others (page 99) Using Your Phone's Memory Manager (page 101) Your phone is equipped with several personal information...

  • Page 102: Using Your Phone's Voice Services

    Using Your Phone's Voice Services Using Voice-Activated Dialing 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 20 voice dial tags.
  • Page 103 My Phone # Status Help (When it recognizes one of these commands, the phone launches the associated application. You may be asked to repeat a command if the command is not recognized by voice recognition.) Voice Tools Options To set voice tools options: Select Menu >...

  • Page 104: 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. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Select Menu > Tools > Voice > Voice Memo. Press Record ( ) to record a new voice memo.

  • Page 105: 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 alam clock: Select Menu > Tools > Alarm Clock. Select Alarm #1, Alarm #2, or Alarm #3. Press or Set ( Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the activation field and pressing the left or right navigation key.

  • Page 106: Using Your Phone's Calendar

    Using Your Phone's Calendar Adding an Event to the Calendar Your phone has a built-in calendar that helps you to organize time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Select Menu > Tools > Schedule. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press Add ( Enter the event title, and then press Done ( Press...

  • Page 107: Using Your Phone's Notepad

    Press Save ( ) to save the event or to return to the calendar. The date of the event will be marked on your calendar. Viewing Events To view your scheduled events. Select Menu > Tools > Schedule. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to view events and press .

  • Page 108: Using Your Phone's World Clock

    To view a saved note: Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad. Select a note and then press To edit the note, press Edit ( ), make any desired changes, and then press or Save ( ) to save the note. To delete saved notes: To erase a single note, press Options ( ), select Erase,...

  • Page 109: Others

    Others Using Your Phone's Countdown Timer Your phone has a built-in countdown timer to alert you when a specified time has elapsed. Set a Timer Event To set a new timer event: Select Menu > Tools > Other > Countdown. Press Options ( ) and then select Add or press Add ) to add new countdown.
  • Page 110 Using Your Phone's Stop Watch To simultaneously time up to 10 separate events: Select Menu > Tools > Others > Stop Watch. To measure a time period: Press Start ( ) to begin timing an event. Press Check ( ) to start timing a second lap or event.

  • Page 111: Using Your Phone's Memory Manager

    Using Your Phone's Conversion Tool Press Menu > Tools > Others > Convert Unit. Scroll to select the desired type of measurement, and then press Length/Weight/Volume/Area/Temperature/Speed To change the unit type (for example: m, cm), press the right or left navigation key, and then use the keypad to input the number to convert.

  • Page 113: Section 3: Wireless Service Features

    Section 3 Wireless Service Features...

  • Page 114: Wireless Service Features: The Basics

    Section 3A Wireless Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail (page 105) Using SMS Text Messaging (page 113) Using Caller ID (page 115) Responding to Call Waiting (page 116) Making a Three-Way Call (page 117) Using Call Forwarding (page 118) 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 service...

  • Page 115: Using Voicemail

    Using Voicemail Setting UpYour 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 Svoicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: Press and hold Follow the system prompts to:...

  • Page 116: 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 117 RetrievingYour Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your 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 118: 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 112. Date/Time Send Reply Advance Replay Rewind Forward Erase Call Back Save Cancel Help...
  • Page 119 Press for Expert Mode. Press to turn Expert Mode on or off. Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. Press and hold to access your voicemail. (If your voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.) Press...
  • Page 120 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 121: Clearing The Message Icon

    Continue Recording When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue recording even after you've stopped. Before pressing to indicate that you are satisfied with the message you recorded, press to continue recording. Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the home network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting.

  • Page 122: 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 123: Usingsms Text Messaging

    Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other caller's wireless phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones - and they can send messages to you.

  • Page 124: Accessing Sms Text Messages

    Find to find and select a recipient from your internal Contacts list. Recent List to select a recipient from your recent messages. Select Enter Msg. and compose a message; or use the preset messages or smileys; and press Next ( To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message.

  • Page 125: Using Caller Id

    Save Email to save the email address which is stored in the recent received message list. Lock/Unlock to lock or unlock a text message. Erase to erase a message. Erase All to erase all messages. Compose your reply or use the preset messages or icons. To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message.

  • Page 126: 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 127: 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 128: 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 129: Data Services

    Section 3B Data Services In This Section Data Services Applications (page 120) Getting Started With Data Services (page 120) Accessing Messaging (page 125) Downloading Premium Services Content (page 127) Exploring the Web (page 129) Data Services FAQs(page 134) Data services offers easy and amazing features you will really use.

  • Page 130: Data Services Applications

    Data Services Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your phone. Picture Messaging - Instantly shoot, share, and print sharp, high resolution digital pictures with your phone. Messaging - Send and receive emails and chat on your phone. Games - Play exciting games with full-color graphics, sound, and vibration.

  • Page 131: Launching A Data Connection

    useful as an address for email, as a way to personalize Web services, and as an online virtual identity. Your user name will be automatically programmed into your phone. You don’t have to enter it. Updating Your User Name When you change the programmed user name and select a new one, you have to update your user name through your phone.

  • Page 132: Net Guard

    If you had a previous data connection, the last page you visited will be displayed when you launch your browser. When this occurs, you may not see the “ Connecting...” message when you launch the session. Though the browser is open, you are not currently in an active data session –that is, no data is being sent or received.

  • Page 133: Navigating The Web

    directly to voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but will terminate the data connection. Your data connection is dormant. (No data is being sent or received.) Though not currently active, when dormant the phone can restart an active connection quickly;...
  • Page 134 Scrolling As with other parts of your phone’s menu, you’ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites. To scroll line by line through Web sites: Press the navigation key up or down. To scroll page by page through Web sites: Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone.

  • Page 135: Accessing Messaging

    Going Back To go back one page: Press the key on your phone. Note: key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text. Going Home To return to the home page from any other Web page: Press and hold –...

  • Page 136: Accessing Instant Messaging

    To access email providers from your phone: From the home page, select Messaging > Email. Select an email provider, such as Yahoo! Mail or EarthLink. Use your keypad to enter the required sign-in information for the selected provider, such as user name, email address, and password, and select Sign In.

  • Page 137: Downloading Premium Services Content

    Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to, compose, send, and manage messages in your IM account. 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.

  • Page 138: Phone Function

    Browse Category allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Country or Pop/Rock for Ringers or For the Ladies for Screen Savers. (There may be several 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.

  • Page 139: Exploring The Web

    Select Settings to configure downloaded games or applications. Select Shop to browse for other items to download. Press to quit the browser and return to standby mode. Note: The option will vary depending on the items you are selecting. 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.
  • Page 140 browser menu offers additional functionality to expand your use of the Web on your phone. 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 key from any page during an active data session.
  • Page 141 About Browser. Allows you to display your browser’s information. Preferences. Allows you to configure and manage your browser settings (Edit Home Page, Revert Home Page, Launch Page, Font Size, Color Setting, Show Images, Delete Cookies, Send Referrer, Title Tag, and Sound Volume). Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time.
  • Page 142 Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Press the to open the browser menu. Select View Bookmarks. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and press Select Delete from the menu. (A confirmation screen will be displayed.) Select Yes ( ) to remove the bookmark.

  • Page 143: Data Services Faqs

    Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. To restart the Web browser: From an active data connection, press the display the browser menu. Select More...
  • Page 144 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 Number menu. Go to Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number. 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 145 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 147: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...

  • Page 148: Important Safety Information

    Section 4A Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions (page 139) Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone (page 139) Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 142) Caring for the Battery (page 143) Radiofrequency (RF) Energy (page 145) Owner's Record (page 146) Phone Guide Proprietary Notice (page 147) This phone guide contains important operational and safety...

  • Page 149: 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 150 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 151 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 152: 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-7075 has an M3 rating Note: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and may generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled.

  • Page 153: Caring For The Battery

    UTStarcom is not aware of similar problems with phones resulting from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved by UTStarcom. Use only manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories.
  • Page 154 Never dispose of the battery by incineration. 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.

  • Page 155: Radiofrequency (Rf) Energy

    Radiofrequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and transmits radiofrequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.

  • Page 156: Owner's Record

    SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the PLS-7075 are: AMPS mode (Part 22): Head: 1.16 W/kg; Body-worn: 1.19 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24): Head: 1.35 W/kg;...

  • Page 157: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice

    Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S.

  • Page 158: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Section 4B Manufacturer's Warranty In This Section Manufacturer's Warranty (page 149) 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 159: Manufacturer's Warranty

    12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY UTStarcom Personal Communications (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this UTStarcom handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or...
  • Page 160 In addition, if your wireless device utilizes a SIM or Multimedia card, please remove the card before submitting the device and store for later use when your device is returned, UTStarcom Personal Communications is not responsible for and does not guarantee restoration...
  • Page 161 This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state or province to province. IN USA: UTStarcom Personal Communications 555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 (800) 229-1235...

  • Page 162: Index

    Index Entry Options 84 Erasing 54 Finding Entries 82 Numerics 4-Digit Calling 27 Dialing Options 20 Display Language 60 Answering Calls 21 Display Screen 12 Auto-Answer Mode 59 Downloading Premium Services Content 127 Battery 15-17 Capacity 15 Entering Text 29-33 Charging 17 ABC Mode 32 Installing 16...
  • Page 163 Phone (Illus.) 9 Taking Pictures 63-66 Phone Number T9 Text Input 30 Displaying 19 Text Greeting 40 Finding 25 TTY Use 60 Saving 25 Turning Your Phone On and Off 14 With Pauses 26 Phone Settings 34-52 Auto-Answer Mode 59 Unlocking Your Phone 51 Display Settings 39-41 Location Settings47...
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