Table of Contents Your Phone at a Glance ...................... 1 Set Up Your Phone ......................2 Insert and Charge the Battery ..................2 Activate Your Phone ......................3 Set Up Voicemail ........................ 4 Your Phone’s Layout ......................5 Turn Your Phone On and Off ....................7 Status Bar ...........................
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In-call Options ......................20 Caller ID ........................21 Call Waiting ........................21 3-Way Calling ......................21 Call Forwarding ......................22 Set Up Speed Dialing ......................22 Call Settings ........................23 Abbreviated Dialing .....................23 Call Answer Mode.......................24 Auto-Answer Mode .....................24 History ..........................25 Get Started with Contacts ....................27 Add a Contact ........................28 Save a Phone Number .......................28 Edit a Contact ........................29 Add or Edit Information for a Contact ................29...
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Threaded Messaging ....................36 Messaging Settings ....................38 Simple Data Exchange ......................40 Email ..........................42 Download Games, Ringtones, and More ................43 Data Services ........................45 Your User Name ......................45 Launch a Web Connection ..................45 Data Connection Status and Indicators ...............46 Browser ..........................46 Learn to Navigate the Browser ...................46 Browser Menu ......................47 Take Pictures ........................50 Take a Picture ......................50...
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Trusted Devices List Menu ..................62 Send Items via Bluetooth ....................62 Update Phone ........................63 Voice Services ........................63 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) ................63 Manage Voice Memos ....................67 Calculator ..........................68 Countdown Timer ......................69 Stopwatch ..........................69 World Clock ........................69 Display Settings .........................70 Change the Screensaver ....................70 Change the Brightness ....................70 Change the Font Size ....................70 Change the Backlight Settings ..................71...
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys. Get Started...
Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone. Insert and Charge the Battery Follow the steps below to insert the battery and charge it. 1. Install the battery. Hook your fingernail into the slot at the bottom of the battery cover and lift the cover off gently.
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place. Replace the cover, making sure all the locking tabs of the cover are seated with no gaps. Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically. 2.
● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new wireless account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.
Phone Basics Your phone 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. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone’s basic layout.
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Key Functions ● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. ● Main Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. ●...
● Back Key ( ) deletes characters from the display in text input mode. When in a menu, pressing it returns you to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a data session. ●...
Status Bar The status bar at the top of your phone’s display screen provides information about your phone’s status and options. The following tables identify the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen. To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Tip: Settings >...
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Icon Status Ringtone Off Vibrate All Silence All Location On Location Off TTY Mode Alarm On Hearing Aid Multitasking Virtual Machine Notification Icons Icon Notification Missed Calls New Messages New Voicemail Messages Urgent Messages Multiple Alerts Urgent Multiple Alerts Application Alerts Phone Basics...
Icon Notification Calendar Camera Icons Icon Camera Beach/Snow Mode Scenery Mode Mirror Image Mode Night/Dark Mode Self-Timer (5 Seconds) Self-Timer (10 Seconds) Multiple Shots Camera Resolution (2.0M) Camera Resolution (1.3M) Camera Resolution (0.3M) Camera Resolution (0.1M) Enter Text You can type on your phone using various input modes. Select a Text Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to enter text.
2. Select one of the following options: Abc to enter characters by using the alphabet mode. See Mode. T9Word to enter text using a predictive text system that reduces the number of key presses required while entering a word. ...
Add a Word to the T9 Database If a word you want to enter is not displayed in a T9 word choice list when you are using T9 Input, add it to the database. 1. While you are in T9Word mode, enter a letter. (A word choice list opens.) 2.
Phone Calls With the wireless service and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Phone Keypad The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s keypad. 1.
3. Press to dial the entry’s default phone number. – or – To dial another number from the same entry, press to select the entry, highlight a number, and then press Call Using the Plus (+) Code When placing international calls, use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls made from the U.S.).
To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: 1. Enter all or part of a number. 2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Hard Pause or 2-Sec. Pause. 3. Enter additional numbers. 4. Press to dial the number. – or – Press OPTIONS (right softkey) >...
Phone Info to display information about your phone. Tip: Press MY PHONE# (left softkey) to display your phone number during an emergency call. Exit Emergency Mode 1. Press to end a 911 call. 2. Press to exit emergency mode. Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available.
Answer an Incoming Call ► Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your settings, you may also answer incoming calls by pressing other keys. See Call Answer Mode.) Answer an Incoming Call in Speakerphone Mode ► Press Mute the Ringtone and Stop the Vibration ►...
Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, your screen displays the Missed Call log. Press to dial the phone number. To display a Missed Alerts entry from standby mode: 1. Press > Missed Alerts. 2. Select the entry you wish to view and press Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
Note: When you are roaming off the home network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. It is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your wireless phone number. When your voicemail answers, press and enter your password.
Enter your voicemail password if prompted. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your voicemail messages. Note: Depending on your plan, you may be charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your wireless phone. Use Another Phone to Access Messages 1.
Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps.
5. When you’re connected to the second party, press again to begin your 3-way call. 6. To end the 3-way call, press Note: If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected.
To remove a number from a speed dial location: 1. From standby mode, press CONTACTS (right softkey). 2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Settings > Speed Numbers. 3. Select the assigned contact you want to remove and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Remove.
Use Abbreviated Dialing 1. Enter the four or more digits of any part of a Contacts entry’s phone number to use the Contacts Match feature. – or – Enter the last four or five digits of the number to use the Prepend feature. Note: Contacts Match will not retrieve numbers if you enter 911 or reserved three-digit service numbers such as 411 or 611.
History History keeps track of the calls placed, received, and missed on your phone. View History ► From standby mode, press – or – Press > History. History Icons You can determine if an entry was an incoming, outgoing, or missed call from the icons shown below.
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Delete All to delete all History entries. See Delete History. Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the selected number. Delete History You can delete individual or all entries in your History. 1. From standby mode, press 2.
Contacts Your phone’s Contacts help you stay in touch with family, friends, and colleagues by keeping track of all their contact information. The following topics explain how to use your phone’s Contacts. Get Started with Contacts Before using Contacts, it’s best to learn a few basics. Access Contacts There are two ways to display Contacts.
Delete Group to delete the selected Group Contact. See Delete a Group Contact. Delete Contact to delete the selected Contacts. See Delete a Contact. Contact History to display the selected Contact history. Send Contact to send the selected Contacts via Bluetooth. See Send Items via Bluetooth.
3. Select New Entry or Existing Entry. 4. If you chose New Entry, select a number type, and then enter the new entry name. – or – If you chose Existing Entry, select an entry to which you want to save the number, and then select a number type and press 5.
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact Know who’s calling without looking at your phone by assigning a specific ringtone to a contact. Ringtone Settings. 1. From standby mode, press CONTACTS (right softkey). 2. Select an entry and press 3. Select Set Ringtones > Incoming Calls or Message. 4.
Tip: Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Enter New Address or Recent History to enter a new phone number or address or to select an entry from your history. 4. When you have selected all the entries you want to add, press CONTINUE (left softkey). 5.
Delete a Group Contact You can delete existing group entries from your Contacts. 1. From standby mode, press CONTACTS (right softkey). 2. Select a group you want to delete. 3. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete Group. 4. Press DELETE (left softkey). ICE (In Case of Emergency) Contacts Registering ICE information might help rescue workers, such as paramedics and police officers, as well as hospital personnel identify your primary contact or special medical need you might...
4. Select Replace to select another contact. Select a new contact from the displayed list. – or – Select Remove > YES (left softkey) to remove the selected contact. ICE Options You can add personal information and additional messages you would like for the rescue responder to know.
Dial Services Your Contacts list may be preprogrammed with contact numbers for various services. To dial a service from your Contacts: 1. From standby mode, press CONTACTS (right softkey). 2. Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Settings > Services. 3. Select one of the available options. 4.
Accounts and Messaging With wireless service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Messaging Messaging allows you to stay connected 24 hours a day anywhere on the network. With your phone, you can use two types of messaging, text messaging (SMS) and multimedia messaging (MMS).
Access Messages Read and reply to the messages you have received. To read a message: ► When you receive a message, your phone will display a notification message. Use your navigation key or select View. To reply to a message: 1.
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Message Details Highlight a message and press to display the message details and view the entire message. You can select certain information from a message and automatically save it or use it in a related application. See Simple Data Exchange. Threaded Messaging Options When you are viewing a messaging thread list, a message thread, or a message details screen, you can choose from the following options.
Settings to display the Messaging Settings menu. Combine/Uncombine to display segmented messages as one message or vice versa. More Information to display more information when receiving an Emergency Alert message. See Emergency Alerts. Messaging Settings Your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities let you send and receive different kinds of messages without placing a voice call.
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2. Select On. (If you do not wish to attach a signature to your outgoing messages, select Off.) 3. Enter a signature and press Preset Messages Your phone is loaded with 20 preset messages to help make sending messages easier. Customize or delete these messages, such as “Where are you?,”...
Imminent Threat - Severe to deliver emergency alerts in a severe emergency situation (a significant threat to life or property). Amber Alerts to deliver alerts related to missing or endangered children. Emergency Alerts Test Messages to send a test message to make sure that the alert messages can be successfully received.
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Street Address Options ► Highlight a street address, press , and select an option: Share to select Message. The messaging application will open and the address will appear in the message body. Save to Contacts to save the address in Contacts. Phone Number Options ►...
Email Email allows you to stay connected 24 hours a day anywhere on the home network. You can set up email accounts through the email application. Set Up an Email Account 1. Press > Web. 2. From the home page, select Messaging > Email. 3.
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features, such as downloading games, ringtones and applications are accessible through your phone. Download Games, Ringtones, and More You have access to a dynamic variety of downloadable content, such as games, ringtones, screen savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) Follow the basic steps below to access and download these items.
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Note: If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to create your purchasing profile. 3. Select an option to continue: Select a menu such as Run/Open/Listen/View/Play to start the downloaded item. Your data session will end, and your phone will redirect you to the appropriate phone menu screen.
Web and Data Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet. The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Data Services The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your phone is within the home network service area. When the triangles are animated, your phone is transferring data (for example, when you are opening a Web page);...
Scrolling As with other parts of your phone’s menu, you’ll have to drag up and down to see everything on some websites. To scroll through a website’s page: ► Press the navigation key up or down. Selecting To select onscreen items or links: ►...
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To close a window: ► Highlight in the top right corner for the page you want to close and press To go back a page: ► Highlight and press To go forward a page: ► Highlight and press To reload a page: ►...
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Clear private data to delete the cookies, cache, history, or stored passwords. Advanced • Page information to display information about the currently viewed page. • Browser information to display information about the browser. • Disable JavaScript/Enable JavaScript to disable or enable Java scripting. •...
Camera You can use the camera to take and share pictures. Your phone comes with a 2.0 megapixel camera. Take Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, aiming the lens, and pressing a button. Take a Picture It’s easy to take a picture.
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● Zoom to zoom in on a subject. See Zoom. ● Self-Timer to activate the camera’s timer. See Self-Timer. ● Fun Tools to select an option from the following: Multiple Shots to take multiple shots. See Multiple Shots. Fun Frames to select your favorite fun picture frame to decorate your picture (displayed only when the resolution setting is 0.3M [480x640] or 0.1M [240x320]).
4. Get ready for the picture. (When the timer is down to three seconds, the tone of the beep will change.) To cancel the self-timer after it has started: ► Press CANCEL (right softkey) or Multiple Shots This feature allows you to take three, six, or nine shots in a continuous sequence. When you take multiple shots, the icon will be displayed on the upper left corner of the screen.
Assign Pictures Assign a picture as a screensaver or as a picture ID. 1. Take a picture. See steps 1-3 on Take a Picture. 2. With the picture displayed, press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Assign. Select an option: Picture ID to assign the picture to a Contacts entry as well as to unsaved phone numbers, or to private and unknown phone numbers.
Resize to resize the selected picture. Select 1.3M (960x1280), 0.3M (480x640), or 0.1M (240x320). (Some options may not be available depending on the size of picture you have.) Trimming to crop the selected picture. Photo Info to display information such as the picture’s caption, time/date, and size. ...
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5. Confirm the recipients, message, and pictures. (You may also select additional options by pressing OPTIONS [right softkey]. Follow the onscreen instructions to add available options.) 6. Press SEND (left softkey) to send the pictures. Camera...
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Add an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of up to 100 important events.
11. Press SAVE (left softkey). Tip: To change the calendar display views, press the left softkey (MONTH or WEEK) repeatedly to toggle between monthly and weekly views. Tip: On the weekly view, press the navigation key up or down to display the previous week or the next week, respectively.
Event Reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you of the upcoming event. To view, dismiss, or snooze the reminder, select an available onscreen menu or press the appropriate softkey: ►...
Press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Schedule List or To Do List. 3. Highlight an event and press OPTIONS (right softkey) > Delete. 4. Highlight an option and press This to delete the highlighted event. Select to delete multiple events. ...
6. Select a repeat status for the alarm by highlighting the repeat field and pressing 7. Select a ringtone option for the alarm by highlighting the ringtone field and pressing 8. Select a volume level for the alarm by highlighting the volume field and pressing 9.
Select Add New to add a new Bluetooth device. Select Trusted Devices to display a list of trusted Bluetooth devices. Select My Bluetooth Info to display your phone’s Bluetooth name, address, class, and supported profiles. Change the Device Name The device name identifies your phone to other devices.
Trusted Devices List Menu Once you have created trusted devices, several options are available from the Trusted Devices list. Left Softkey Menus Press > Tools > Bluetooth > Trusted Devices. Highlight a device and press the available left softkey options: ...
5. Read the message and press SEND (left softkey). Update Phone Updates to your phone’s software may become available from time to time. 1. Press > Tools > Update Phone. 2. Select Update Firmware to update your phone’s software version or Update PRL to update the list of geographic areas your phone can use during roaming.
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Tip: During ASR operation, press TUTORIAL (left softkey) or HELP (left/right softkey) to get instructions for using the software. Make a Voice Call Using ASR 1. Press and hold 2. When you hear “Say a command,” say “Call.” 3. When you hear “Say the name or number,” say a name or a phone number. 4.
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Open Menus Using ASR You can jump directly to many menu items or applications by saying “Go to” followed by a menu option. 1. Press and hold 2. When you hear “Say a command,” say “Go To.” 3. When you hear “Which shortcut?,” say an application name (for example, “Messaging”). 4.
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To adapt the system to your voice: 1. Press and hold 2. Press SETTINGS (right softkey) > Adaptation > Adapt Voice. 3. Press START (left softkey) and repeat each word, phrase, or telephone number you hear. To reset the adaptation: 1.
Manage Voice Memos Use your phone’s Voice Memo to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items and to record call memos of the other party’s voice during a phone call. Note: Maximum recording time depends on the available memory space on your phone. Record Voice Memos To record an audio memo: 1.
Voice Memo Options Your phone offers several options for managing voice memos you have recorded. 1. Press > Tools > Voice Services > Voice Memo > List. 2. Highlight a memo and press OPTIONS (right softkey) to display available voice memo options: ...
Countdown Timer This feature allows you to use your phone as a countdown timer to alert you when a specified period of time has elapsed. You can set up to five timers. 1. Press > Tools > Countdown. 2. Highlight a countdown timer number and press 3.
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Display Settings Adjusting your phone’s display settings not only helps you see what you want, they can also help increase battery life. Change the Screensaver You can set a screensaver to display while in standby mode.
Change the Backlight Settings Select how long the display screen remains backlit after any keypress is made. You can also change the backlight settings for a Java application that is running in the foreground. To change the main screen backlight setting: 1.
4. Select an image and press to assign it. Power Save Mode This feature helps conserve your battery power by automatically adjusting the backlight setting of your phone. 1. Press > Settings > Display > Power Save Mode. 2. Select On. (Select Off to deactivate this feature.) 3.
2. Select Incoming Ringtone, Playback Volume, Power Up/Down, or Key Beeps. If you select Power Up/Down, select On or Off. If you select Key Beeps, select Tone Volume or Tone Type. 3. Select a volume level and press Tip: You can adjust the ringtone volume in standby mode or during an incoming call and the volume during playback by using the volume button.
Select Ringtones for Voicemail, Calendar, and Power Up/Down 1. Press > Settings > Ringtones. 2. Select Voicemail, Calendar, or Power Up/Down. 3. Select a ringtone option by pressing the navigation key up or down, and then select a ringtone. Text Entry The Text Entry menu allows you to specify a suitable feature during the text entry process.
Phone Information Your phone provides information specific to your phone, such as the phone number, memory status, an icon glossary, your phone's software version, advanced information (channel, frequency, etc.), and information about your account. 1. Press > Settings > Phone Info. 2.
4. Re-enter your new lock code. (You will be prompted to create a lock code hint to help you remember your new lock code.) 5. If you want to create a lock code hint, press YES (left softkey). Enter a hint and press –...
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4. Re-enter your new code. Restrict Voice Calls and Messages 1. Press > Settings > Limit Use and enter your limit use code. 2. Select Restriction. 3. Read the message and press CONTINUE (left softkey). 4. Select an option: Voice Calls to restrict incoming and outgoing voice calls except those placed to 911.
Delete Phone Content You can quickly and easily delete all the content that you have created or stored in your phone. 1. Press > Settings > Reset/Delete and enter your lock code. 2. Select Delete Stuff. 3. Select an option: ...
Accessibility Settings The Accessibility menu lets you enable and manage accessibility-related features. Voice Guide Voice Guide allows you to hear voice prompts and spoken numbers or key names as you press a key, and also to hear menus and options, Contacts names, email addresses, URLs, etc., as you select each item onscreen.
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Adapt the System to Your Voice 1. Press > Settings > Others > Accessibility > Voice Services > Voice Recognition. Select Adaptation > Adapt Voice. Press START (left softkey) and repeat each word, phrase, or telephone number you hear. Reset the Adaptation 1.
TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, 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.
Font Size Adjust the font size for the main screen. This setting does not affect all screens. Note: The first time you access this setting you will see a message saying "Font Size setting doesn't affect all screens." Press OK (left softkey) to proceed. 1.
Phone Setup Options There are many settings that you can customize to match your own preferences. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as games and voice memos, when you are on an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
3. Select Single Tone (once only) or Repeated Tone (once every minute). Persistent Alerts Set alerts, such as beep, vibration, or LED blinking for notifications. 1. Press > Settings > Others > Alerts > Persistent Alerts. 2. Select from the following options: ...
Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will be displayed to confirm that you want to connect. The Net Guard helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Auto-Connect when you see Net Guard displayed. ►...
When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen will display the icon. When Location is turned off, your phone will display the icon. Enable NMEA Output You can enable GPS-NMEA location data output via USB cable. 1. Press >...
Enter your password at the prompt and follow the voice prompts. When you return to the home network, voicemail notification will resume as normal. Roaming Settings Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts.
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1. Press > Settings > Others > Roaming > Roaming Guards > Domestic or International. 2. Select the check box for each service you want to enable Roaming Guards for: Voice to display a prompt that will require you to respond anytime you attempt to access voice service while roaming in the selected region (domestic or international).
Navigation Key Shortcuts You can use the navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific menu items directly from standby mode. You can reassign the default shortcuts to the menu items you choose. 1. Press > Settings > Others > Navigation Keys. 2.
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