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  • Page 1 CRICKET TXTM8™ User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AVAILABLE OPTIONS DURING A CALL ................13 CHAPTER 5. MESSAGES MENU MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL ..................14 MAKING A CALL WITH LETTERS(EX. 1-800-CRICKET) ............14 MESSAGES....................51 USING THE microSD CARD ....................14 WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES ..................51 NEW MESSAGE.......................

  • Page 3: Chapter 1. Before Using Txtm8

    Before Using TXTM8 This chapter provides important information about using the TXTM8 including: Inside the package Handset description Key descriptions Display indicators Install battery Remove battery Charging your battery Battery handling information www.mycricket.com...
  • Page 4 25. AVR Key 5. Voicemail Key 12. QWERTY Keyboard 19. Volume Keys 26. Camera Key 6. Dialing Keypad 13. CLR Key 20. External Speaker 27. microSD Card Slot 7. Mode Change Key 14. END Key 21. Self-Portrait Mirror Before Using TXTM8 www.mycricket.com...

  • Page 5: Key Descriptions

    Enter numbers by pressing the corresponding key on the keypad. Bluetooth Connected: Indicates Bluetooth Device is connected. Alphabetical Entry Mode: Enter characters by pressing the key with the Bluetooth Discovery: Indicates Bluetooth Discovery Mode is on. desired characters. Before Using TXTM8 www.mycricket.com...

  • Page 6: Install Battery

    It is more efficient to charge the battery with the handset powered off. • Battery operating time gradually decreases over time. • If the battery fails to perform normally, you may need to replace the battery. Before Using TXTM8 www.mycricket.com...

  • Page 7: Battery Handling Information

    BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION DO’S • Only use the battery and charger approved for use with the TXTM8. • Only use the battery for its original purpose. • Try to keep batteries in a temperature between 41 °F (5 °C) and 95 °F (35 °C).

  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    Using auto keypad lock function Missed call notification Available options during a call Wait/Pause feature Making an emergency call Answering a call Making a call with letters 3-Way calling (EX. 1-800-CRICKET) Call waiting function Using the microSD card Calling a number from contacts www.mycricket.com...

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation TURNING THE PHONE ON/OFF TURNING THE PHONE ON 1. Press and hold the END Key until your display turns on and the tone sounds. • “Enter Lock Code” appears on the display, enter your 4-digit lock code to unlock your phone. •...
  • Page 10 Basic Operation Examples: to refresh icon to minimize icon to settings icon. Press the OK Key Press the Directional up or down To scroll through the options, to scroll through the press the Directional Key Widgets Menu Icon down, left or right, then press the OK Key ADD NEW WIDGET MENU ITEMS 1.

  • Page 11: Menu Summary

    Basic Operation MENU SUMMARY Main Menu DEPTH DEPTH Main Menu DEPTH DEPTH 1. Recent Calls 1. Missed Calls 7. Tools/Utilities 5. Notepad 2. Received Calls 6. Stop Watch 3. Dialed Calls 7. Voice Commands 4. Blocked Calls (“Blocked 8. Voice Memo Calls”...

  • Page 12: Making A Call

    Basic Operation MAKING A CALL 1. Slide out the QWERTY keyboard and from idle mode enter the phone number (include the area code if needed). Press the SEND Key . • To erase one digit at a time press the CLR Key •...

  • Page 13: Answering A Call

    Basic Operation ANSWERING A CALL 1. If your phone is set to “Slide Open” for “Answer Options,” simply open the phone to answer a call. If your phone is set to “Any Key” for “Answer Options,” press any key to answer a call. If your phone is set to “Auto Answer”...

  • Page 14: Vibrate On/Off Mode

    Basic Operation VIBRATE ON/OFF MODE Vibrate Mode mutes key tones and activates an alert for an incoming call or message. To activate Vibrate Mode: 1. From idle mode, slide out the QWERTY keyboard, then press and hold the # Key 2.

  • Page 15: Making An Emergency Call

    • Do not remove the microSD card while reading or writing files. Otherwise it could be damaged. • Only use a microSD card with your TXTM8. • microSD cards with more than 4GB storage capacity may cause a decrease in the phone performance.

  • Page 16: Memory Function

    Memory Function This chapter addresses memory functions including: Storing a phone number Entering letters, numbers & symbols One, Two-touch dialing www.mycricket.com...
  • Page 17 Memory Function STORING A PHONE NUMBER The Contact List stores up to 1,000 entries. ADDING A NEW ENTRY 1. From idle mode, slide out the QWERTY keyboard, then enter the phone number you want to save. 2. Press the Left Soft Key [Save].
  • Page 18 Memory Function ADDING OR CHANGING THE PICTURE ID To select a picture or graphic to assign to a Caller ID: 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Right Soft Key [Contacts], then press the Directional Key up or down to highlight an entry.
  • Page 19 Memory Function DELETING DELETING A PHONE NUMBER FROM A CONTACT ENTRY 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, then press the Right Soft Key [Contacts]. Your Contact entries display alphabetically. 2. Press the Directional Key up or down to highlight the Contact entry, press the Right Soft Key [Options], then select “Edit”.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4. Menu Function

    Menu Function This chapter addresses accessing the menu and using its functions and features to customize your phone. Recent calls Starting Games & Apps Voice commands settings Missed calls Downloading Applications Voice commands info Received calls Downloading melodies/ Voice memo Dialed calls wallpapers My sounds...
  • Page 21 Recent Calls RECENT CALLS The Recent Calls menu is a list of the last phone numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed, accepted or missed. 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. ACCESS AND OPTIONS 1.
  • Page 22 Recent Calls DIALED CALLS Displays information about the 90 most recently dialed numbers. Place a call to a dialed call by simply pressing the SEND Key . 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Recent...
  • Page 23 Recent Calls ALL CALLS Displays information about the most recently received, dialed and missed calls. 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Recent Calls”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press 5.

  • Page 24: Contacts

    Contacts Entries can be retrieved by name or group. NEW ENTRY To add a new number to your Contact List: Using this submenu, the number is saved as a new Contact entry. To save the number into an existing Contact entry, edit the Contact entry. 1.
  • Page 25 Contacts 4. Your Contact entries will be displayed in alphabetical order. Select the entry you want to add then press the Left Soft Key [Mark/Unmark]. 5. Press the OK Key [OK]. “Entry added to message group” will be displayed. TO CHANGE MESSAGE GROUP NAME 1.

  • Page 26: Groups

    Contacts GROUPS Groups allows you to classify phone entries into groups. The default groups include No Group, Family, Friends, Colleagues and Business and they cannot be erased or renamed. TO ADD NEW GROUP 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Contacts”,...

  • Page 27: My Name Card

    Contacts MY NAME CARD Select this to view your Name Card including your handset's mobile number. EDIT MY NAME CARD 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Contacts”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press...

  • Page 28: Camera

    Camera CAMERA TAKE PICTURE 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Camera”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press 1. Take a Picture.

  • Page 29: Browser

    LAUNCHING MOBILE WEB 2.0 Now you can access news, sports, weather, and e-mail from your TXTM8. Mobile Web 2.0 keeps you updated by providing access to up-to-date information such as news, sports, weather and stock quotes when you subscribe to Internet service with your service provider. Please contact your service provider for a list of available websites and service details.
  • Page 30 Browser • Connection Time Out: When the Connection Timeout item is selected from the Settings menu, the user can set the connection timeout. The connection timeout determines how long the browser will wait for a response from the network for a network request. ADVANCED •...

  • Page 31: Games & Apps

    Games & Apps Your phone provides a unique feature -Games & Apps- that enables you to download melody ringtones, wallpapers, games and more from your network to your phone. Please contact your service provider for the availability of these services. STARTING GAMES &...

  • Page 32: Tools/Utilities

    Tools/Utilities CALCULATOR The Calculator allows you to perform simple mathematical calculations. To access the calculator: 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Tools/Utilities”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press Calculator.

  • Page 33: Alarm Clock

    Tools/Utilities ERASE SAVED EVENT 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Tools/Utilities”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press Calendar. 2.

  • Page 34: World Clock

    Tools/Utilities WORLD CLOCK To display the time and date in pre-programmed cities: 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Tools/Utilities”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press 4.

  • Page 35: Stop Watch

    Tools/Utilities STOP WATCH Simultaneously times up to eight different events. To operate the stop watch: 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Tools/Utilities”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press 6.
  • Page 36 Tools/Utilities SEND TEXT <NAME OR #> Use the Send command to send a text message to a specified name or number. 1. You will hear “Say a command” and the Voice Commands menu will be displayed. 2. Say “Send Text <Name or #>”.

  • Page 37: Voice Commands Settings

    Tools/Utilities VOICE COMMANDS SETTINGS CONFIRMATION When the phone does not recognize your voice command, it will ask you to repeat your voice command. If it does not recognize the name or number, it will display a list of up to three choices and speak each one in turn. You can control how often the phone asks you to confirm the recognized name or number. 1.

  • Page 38: Voice Commands Info

    Tools/Utilities 3. The ”Nuance VSuite 3.2“ version appears. 4. To return to the previous page, press the Right Soft Key [Back]. VOICE COMMANDS INFO 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Tools/Utilities”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press...

  • Page 39: Media Gallery

    Media Gallery MY SOUNDS This menu displays music files saved in your phone and microSD card. 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Media Gallery”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press...

  • Page 40: My Music

    Media Gallery MY MUSIC You can play music with this menu when a microSD card is inserted and a music file is stored in the microSD card. To play music through your phone, copy downloaded music from your PC to My_Music folder of the microSD card then insert the card into your phone. 1.

  • Page 41: Settings

    Settings SOUND SETTINGS RINGER VOLUME To adjust the ringer volume: 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Settings”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press 1.
  • Page 42 Settings VOICEMAIL MSG 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Settings”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press 1. Sound Settings, 3.

  • Page 43: Display Settings

    Settings DISPLAY SETTINGS Allows you to customize the display. MY BANNER The text greeting can be up to 16 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in idle mode. 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Settings”,...

  • Page 44: Phone Settings

    Settings MENU TYPE To change Main Menu layout and type: 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Settings”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press 2.
  • Page 45 Settings 3. Press “1. Lock Mode”. 4. Press the Directional Key up or down to select one of the following settings, then press the OK Key [OK]. • Lock Now: Phone is locked. • Unlocked: Phone is unlocked. • On Power Up: Phone will lock when it is turned on. RESTRICT Set the restriction for incoming and outgoing calls.

  • Page 46: Call Settings

    Settings CALL SETTINGS ANSWER OPTIONS To determine how to handle an answered call: 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Settings”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press 4.

  • Page 47: Memory

    Settings MEMORY SAVE OPTIONS To select whether to save to Internal Memory or to External Memory when saving a file: 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Settings”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press...
  • Page 48 Settings NEW DEVICE Pairing is the process that allows the handset to locate, establish and register a 1-to-1 connection with the target device. 1. Follow the Bluetooth® accessory instructions to set the device to pairing mode. 2. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Settings”,...

  • Page 49: Usb Setting

    [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Settings”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press 8. Phone Info, 1. My Number. 2. The following information appears: Mobile Device Number (MDN)/Mobile Identifications Number (MIN)/Cricket Menu Function www.mycricket.com...
  • Page 50 Settings pESN 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Settings”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press 8. Phone Info, pESN.

  • Page 51: Chapter 5. Messages Menu

    Messages Menu This chapter addresses Voicemail, Text, Picture Messages functions including: When a new message arrives New message Voicemail Inbox Email Sent Drafts Settings Erase www.mycricket.com...
  • Page 52 Messages WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES 1. The following display appears when a new message arrives. 2. To display the message, select “View” and then press the OK Key [OK]. NEW MESSAGE Shortcut: In idle mode, press the Directional Key right to access Messages Menu.

  • Page 53: Voicemail

    Messages 6. Under “Sound”, you can only insert/remove one sound. Press the Left Soft Key [Add] to select the sound you would like to send then press the OK Key [OK]. 7. Under “Subject”, input a subject and then press the Directional Key down.

  • Page 54: Inbox

    Messages INBOX The Inbox manages received Text and Picture message. To access: 1. From idle mode, press and hold the OK Key [OK] to unlock the keypad, press the Left Soft Key [Menu], the Directional Key to select “Messages”, then slide out the QWERTY keyboard and press Inbox.

  • Page 55: Drafts

    Messages • Lock/Unlock: Select to lock or unlock the Text or Picture message. • Read Message: Select to readout sentences in sent message (only available in text message). • Save Quick Text: Select to save sent text msg to “Quick Text”.

  • Page 56: Erase

    Messages AUTO ERASE To set erase options for read messages when Inbox is full: 1. Select “On” or “Off” by pressing the Directional Key up or down then press the OK Key [OK]. • On: Oldest read message erased from inbox automatically when Inbox is full. •...

  • Page 57: Chapter 6. Safety And Warranty

    Safety and Warranty This chapter addresses the safety guidelines and precautions to follow when operating your phone. Before operating your phone, please be aware of all the safety details.This chapter contains the terms and conditions of services and the warranty for your phone. Please review them thoroughly.
  • Page 58 Safety SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR HANDHELD PORTABLE CELLULAR TELEPHONE EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones.
  • Page 59 Safety OTHER MEDICAL DEVICES If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in healthcare facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.

  • Page 60: Sar Information

    Safety SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FCC RF EXPOSURE WARNING! READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING CAUTIONS In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.

  • Page 61: Fda Consumer Update

    Safety HOW WILL I KNOW WHICH WIRELESS PHONES ARE HEARING AID COMPATIBLE? The Hearing Aid Compatibility rating is displayed on the wireless phone box. A phone is considered Hearing Aid Compatible for acoustic coupling (microphone mode) if it has an “M3” or “M4” rating. A digital wireless phone is considered Hearing Aid Compatible for inductive coupling (telecoil mode) if it has a “T3”...
  • Page 62 Safety 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head. These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were devel-oped with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies.

  • Page 63: Avoid Potential Hearing Loss

    Safety 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products—and at this point we do not know that there is—it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF).

  • Page 64: Fcc Compliance Information

    Safety YOU CAN OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES: American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: 800-AAA-2336 Email: infoaud@audiology.org Internet: www.audiology.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320 Voice: (301) 496-7243...

  • Page 65: Warranty

    Warranty 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY PCD Personal Communications (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this PCD Personal Communications handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) month period from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the Company’s option, without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s).

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