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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Part 1 Digital Cellular Phone Before operating this equipment please read these instructions (parts 1 and 2) completely. Charge battery before operation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Getting Started ... 1 Inserting and removing the SIM... 1 Attaching and removing the battery... 1 Charging the battery ... 2 Operation of battery level indicator... 2 Low battery power warning... 2 Keys & Displays ... 3 Keys... 4 Shortcuts ... 5 Illumination light... - Page 3 Contents My Media Menu Structure... 73 My Media ... 74 Pictures (My Media > Pictures)... 74 Sounds (My Media > Sounds) ... 75 Shortcuts... 76 Text templates ... 76 Memory status ... 77 Personal WAP/MMS Settings ... 78 Troubleshooting... 80 Important error messages...
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Page 4: Getting Started
Some services described in this manual are network dependent or may only be available on a subscription basis. Some functions are SIM dependent. For more information contact your service provider. Inserting and removing the SIM The SIM is inserted into the back of the phone. (See “Attaching and removing the battery”... -
Page 5: Charging The Battery
Getting Started Charging the battery Connecting and disconnecting the Fast Travel Charger The battery must be attached in the phone before the charger is connected. Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the charger. Connect the charger to the mains power supply. When the phone is charging, the charging indicator will light and a scrolling icon will appear in the main display. -
Page 6: Keys & Displays
Speaker One Push Auto Open button Press to open the handset Left Soft key Alert Mute key Press to mute Alert Send key To answer a call or to make an outgoing call 1 key/Voicemail key Press and hold to call voicemail Asterisk key Charging Connector... -
Page 7: Keys
Keys & Displays Keys Navigation key: Select and save settings, and scroll/move through menus, text and Contacts. Also controls movements while playing games. < Left Soft key: Perform function displayed in lower left corner of the display. From Idle mode, press to open Messages menu. Right Soft key: Perform function displayed in lower right corner of the display. -
Page 8: Shortcuts
Shortcuts When you are familiar with the menu system, you can use the keypad to access features instead of navigating through the display menus. Short press (from Idle mode) Function A or 7 Messages @ or 3 Browser Menu/Alert mute/ <... -
Page 9: Display
Keys & Displays Display Main display With some operations, the display automatically clears after 2.5 seconds or after pressing any key. Status icons Different icons are shown, depending on the features you are using and the options you have selected. Icons appear on the main display as shown in the following table. -
Page 10: How To Use This Phone
Selecting a menu option From Idle mode, press the centre of the Navigation key display has 9 options. Press to perform function displayed in the lower left corner. How to Use This Phone < to open the main menu display. The main menu Main menu screen Main menu Press to Cancel/Exit... -
Page 11: Symbols Used In This Manual
How to Use This Phone Symbols used in this manual The table below shows the symbols used throughout these instructions and the corresponding meanings in the column on the right. Symbol < Press centre of the Navigation key to select option or to save 1537 Direction in which you can move on the display screen with the Navigation key Shows possibility of moving in any direction (up, down, left and right) on the display... -
Page 12: Phone Basics And Managing Calls
Phone Basics and Managing Calls Switching phone ON/OFF Press and hold D for 3 seconds to switch phone on • When the phone is switched on, a greeting may be displayed and the phone enters Idle mode. Press and hold D again to switch phone off When switching the phone off, use only Displaying menu 1 To access the menu, press <... -
Page 13: Answering Calls
Phone Basics and Managing Calls International dialling The international code for the destination country/region should be entered, followed by the area code and phone number. 1 Press and hold # 2 Enter country/region code 3 Enter area code and phone number C / < NOTE Many countries/regions include an initial “0”... -
Page 14: Voicemail
Voicemail You need to subscribe to the voicemail service through your service provider before you can retrieve voicemail messages. To check if voicemail access has been configured, press and hold . See “Voicemail” on page 47 on how to programme. 1 When a new voicemail message is received, an alert sounds and lower part of the display or you receive an SMS notification (depending on the local service) -
Page 15: In-Call Options
Phone Basics and Managing Calls In-call options During a call: A for options 4 required option < / A Option Hold Call From Contacts Create SMS Inbox (SMS) Calendar Handsfree / Handheld Earpiece volume During a call: 4 / 2 to adjust earpiece volume Desktop Handsfree Desktop Handsfree allows you to have a conversation without holding the phone to your ear. -
Page 16: Making A Second Call
Incoming call while on a call During a call, you may receive another call. To enable this, Call Waiting must be on. (See “Call Waiting” on page 25.) Accept a second call: (The second call is active, the current call is put on hold) When two calls are connected, the following options are available by pressing A. - Page 17 Phone Basics and Managing Calls Multi-party call A multi-party call has 3 or more people in conversation at the same time. (F) 1 Establish a multi-party call by merging two calls 2 Continue to add people to the multi-party call (up to 5 connections in total) by calling others or by accepting incoming calls When making a call or accepting an incoming call, the multi-party call is placed on hold.
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Page 18: Call Log
Phone Basics and Managing Calls Call log Recently dialled phone numbers, answered calls and missed calls are stored in the Call log. The numbers in the Call log list can be used to call, send messages or add to Contacts. You can also delete the numbers from the list. Viewing Call log 2 2 Dialled numbers, Answered calls or Missed calls 3 4 required phone number <... - Page 19 Phone Basics and Managing Calls Saving a phone number from Call log into the Contacts list 2 2 Dialled numbers, Answered calls or Missed calls 3 4 required phone number < 5 4 Add to contacts < / A 6 4 Phone or SIM < / A 7 4 required icon <...
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Page 20: Explore The Menus
Call log Speed Dial list View groups Advanced (Service numbers) Applications (SIM Tool Kit) Alarm Sound recorder Calculator Infrared Browser PANASONIC BOX Settings Sound Vibration Alert Display Language Data connections GSM network Calls Security Time and date Any key answer... -
Page 21: Settings Menu Structure
Settings Menu Structure Sound Vibration Alert Display Language Settings Data connections GSM network Calls Security Time and date Any key answer Keyguard Service Charge is SIM dependent (E). Incoming Tone Incoming Volume Message Tone Message Volume Key Tone Key Volume Warning Tone Display language Input language... -
Page 22: Settings
Settings Tone setting You can set ring tone, ring volume, etc. The ring tone can be changed to one of the tones from Preinstalled, My Media or Download. Incoming tone and Message tone can have different ring tones and volume assigned. Ring volume increases in steps to the level you selected. -
Page 23: Vibration Alert Setting
Settings Settings Setting Key Volume From Sound menu 1 4 Key Volume < / A 2 4 / 2 adjust the volume level (0 - 4) < / A Setting Warning Tone Sound From Sound menu 1 4 Warning Tone < / A 2 4 On or Off <... -
Page 24: Display Setting
Settings Display setting Setting Wallpaper From Display menu 1 4 Wallpaper < / A 2 4 Preinstalled, My Media or Download < / A Display 3 4 required data 4 To view and save, press < then < / A to save To save without viewing, press A Display Colour, Setting Display Colour Theme... -
Page 25: Language Setting
Settings Settings Language setting You can change the language used for display messages and/or text entry. From Language menu 1 4 Display language or Input language < / A Language 2 4 required language < / A Data connections setting Data GPRS settings and CSD settings are stored in the Data connections menu. - Page 26 Settings When the Search Mode is set to Automatic the phone will automatically reselect a new network in order to maintain optimum network availability. The network list is used when the Search Mode is set to Automatic. The location numbers in the preferred network list show the search priority.
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Page 27: Call Settings
Settings Settings Call settings Call Diverts Voice, fax, and data calls can be diverted to different numbers in different situations. For example, you may want to divert voice calls to voice mail when the phone is switched off. To register a number to divert at first time: Calls From Calls menu 1 4 Call Diverts <... -
Page 28: Call Waiting
Settings To change the registered number to divert: From Calls menu 1 4 Call Diverts < / A 2 4 Divert Voice, Divert Fax or Divert Data < / A 3 4 the circumstances to initiate the divert A (Options) 4 4 On <... -
Page 29: Call Duration
Settings Settings Send my number You can set whether or not to show your phone number to another phone (Caller ID). From Calls menu 1 4 Send my number < / A 2 4 Network set, On or Off < / A Calls Call Duration Displays the duration of incoming or outgoing calls. -
Page 30: Security Settings
Settings Security settings The PIN protects your SIM against unauthorised use. If you enable the PIN, every time the phone is switched on, you will be prompted to enter the PIN code. The PIN2 controls security for the Fixed Dial store. PIN entry (Enabling/Disabling PIN entry) Security From Security menu... -
Page 31: Call Barring
Settings Settings Fixed Dial Fixed Dial is a part of Contacts, but with added security. When Fixed Dial is enabled: Only numbers that are in the Fixed Dial store may be dialled. Any manually dialled phone numbers must match a number already in the Fixed Dial store. -
Page 32: Time And Date Setting
Settings Time and date setting From Time and date menu 1 4 Time < / A 2 # - , to enter the time using 24 hour clock < / A 3 4 Date < / A 4 # - , to enter the date < / A Time and date Some settings may be lost if the battery is removed or remains discharged for... -
Page 33: Keyguard Setting
Settings Settings Keyguard setting Keyguard stops the keys from performing their normal function if accidentally pressed. When Keyguard is enabled, “ received, Keyguard is temporarily disabled and you can answer the call. Setting Keyguard Keyguard From Keyguard menu 1 “Would you like to lock keypad?” < / A From Idle display 1 Press and hold <... -
Page 34: Profiles Menu Structure
Profiles Menu Structure Normal Quiet Profiles Meeting Outdoor... -
Page 35: Profiles
Profiles Profiles Profile setting You can switch between five profiles in your phone, each with a distinct combination of ring tone, ring volume, etc. Profiles are set up for use in different environments – for instance you might want to create a Quiet profile, a Meeting profile with a ring tone appropriate for formal occasions and an Outdoor profile for noisy environments. - Page 36 Profiles Profiles Message Volume From Profiles menu 1 4 required profile A 2 4 Edit < / A 3 4 Message Volume < / A 4 4 / 2 adjust the volume level (0 - 4) < / A Key Tone From Profiles menu 1 4 required profile A 2 4 Edit <...
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Page 37: Text Entry (Edit)
Text Entry (Edit) You can use alphanumeric characters to enter details into Contacts, to create text, email messages, etc. ® (T9 , T9 or T9) (Input language: English) # Alternatives . , - ? ! ’ @ : ; / 1 * / (Hold) Character list % A B C 2 (a b c 2) -
Page 38: Input Mode
Input mode Input mode change Input mode changes by pressing and holding (over 1 sec) Input mode Multi-tap -> Numerals -> T9 (Selected tegic language) (Abc -> 0-9 -> T9 ) The phone keeps the selected input mode. Text input ®... -
Page 39: Messages Menu Structure
Messages Menu Structure Messages Chat and Web mail are network operator dependent ( Create new Inbox Archive Voicemail (Chat) Cell Broadcast Settings Memory status Call Mailbox (Web mail) Set Mailbox number On/Off Read messages Options... -
Page 40: Messages
Messages MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) Your phone is designed to be compatible with certain Multimedia Messaging Services (MMS). You can send picture and music with text messages. The recipient can play it as a slide show. MMS messages can be sent to another mobile phone with MMS capability or to an email address. -
Page 41: Create New
Messages Messages Creating a slide In order to send an MMS with more than one picture, text or sound, you need to add new slides to the MMS. From Create new menu 1 4 MMS < / A 2 4 Add picture, Add text or Add sound < / A, then select a picture or Create new sound, or enter a text 3 4 Slides <... - Page 42 Messages Sending a message When a message is completed, press 1 4 Send < / A 2 4 Add subject < 3 Enter subject < 4 4 Add recipient < Create new 5 4 From Contacts, Enter number or Enter address < / A 6 When you select From Contacts, 4 required contact A When you select Enter number, enter number <...
- Page 43 Messages Messages Receiving messages When you receive an MMS message, the message icon ( with a tone, illumination, and/or vibration. From Inbox menu 1 4 MMS < / A 2 4 required notification < Inbox The following options are available by pressing A. 4 required option <...
- Page 44 Messages Viewing message lists The following messages are stored in Archive. Outbox: When a message has been sent it is stored in the Outbox. Unsent: Undelivered messages are stored in Unsent. Drafts: Use to create a message draft. Archive From Archive menu 1 4 MMS <...
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Page 45: Setting Options
Messages Messages Setting the MMS message server / profile MMS message server and profile setting must be done before you can send or receive an MMS message. Please check with your network operator if additional settings are required. You can select one of five server URLs on the phone. From Settings menu (Message server) 1 4 MMS <... -
Page 46: Sms (Short Message Service)
Messages SMS (Short Message Service) You can receive, display, edit and/or send text messages on any network that has a roaming agreement. (Dependent on the recipient’s phone parameters.) The message centre number should be preprogrammed on the SIM, changing this number (see page 46) may cause failure of a text message. - Page 47 Messages Messages Receiving messages When you receive an SMS message, the message icon ( with a tone, illumination, and/or vibration. Reading a received message From Inbox menu 1 4 SMS < / A Inbox 2 4 required message < When viewing messages, the following options are available by pressing A. 4 required option <...
- Page 48 Messages Viewing message lists These message lists are stored in Archive. Outbox: When a message has been sent, it is stored in the Outbox. Unsent: If the transmission of an SMS message fails, the message is stored in Archive Draft: Use to create a message draft. From Archive menu 1 4 SMS <...
- Page 49 Messages Messages Setting the Message Centre number The message centre number should be preprogrammed on the SIM, changing this number may cause failure of a text message. From Settings menu 1 4 SMS < / A 2 4 Message Centre < / A Settings 3 Enter message centre number in international dial format (see “International dialling”...
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Page 50: Voicemail
Messages Voicemail Voicemail is an innovative service that lets you stay up-to-date with all of your messages. You must subscribe to voicemail through your service provider before you can retrieve voicemail or email messages. Voicemail Listening to Voicemail messages From Voicemail menu 4 Call Mailbox <... -
Page 51: Cell Broadcast
Messages Messages Cell Broadcast You can receive messages on specified topics, such as traffic and weather information, from your network operator. Setting Cell Broadcast On/Off From Cell Broadcast menu Cell 1 4 On/Off < / A Broadcast 2 4 On or Off < / A Reading a received message From Cell Broadcast menu 1 4 Read messages <... -
Page 52: Contacts Menu Structure
Contacts Service numbers is SIM dependent (E). Contacts Menu Structure Contacts list Phone Add contact Dialled numbers Call log Answered calls Missed calls Speed Dial list View groups My Number Advanced Group Settings Memory status Copy from SIM (Service numbers) -
Page 53: Contacts
Contacts Contacts Browsing Contacts You can search Contacts by name. When browsing by name, pressing a letter key will take you to the first entry starting with that letter. From Contacts list menu 4 required contact < Contacts list Options in Contacts From Contacts list menu 1 4 required contact A 2 4 required option <... -
Page 54: Storing
Contacts Storing Storing a number in SIM In the SIM, you can store: name, phone number. The length of name and number and the total amount of data are dependent on your SIM. From Add contact menu Phone numbers can be stored in 1 4 SIM <... - Page 55 Contacts Contacts Storing a number in your phone In the phone, you can store: name, phone no. 1, phone no. 2, email address, picture and group. From Add contact menu 1 4 Phone < / A 2 4 name icon ( 3 Enter the name <...
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Page 56: Call Log
Contacts Call log Recently dialled phone numbers, answered calls and missed calls are stored in the Call log. The numbers in the Call log list can be used to call, send messages or add to Contacts. You can also delete the numbers from the list. Viewing Call log Call log From Call log menu... -
Page 57: Speed Dial
Contacts Contacts Options in Call log In each Call log list, the following options are available by pressing A. 4 required option < / A Option Call Call log Send message Add to contacts Delete Delete all Speed dial Phone numbers from the Speed dial of Contacts can be dialled quickly. Speed In Idle mode, press and hold a number key (2 - 9). -
Page 58: Grouping Contacts Entries
Contacts Grouping Contacts entries The ability to group Contacts entries together is an extra function of Phone Contacts. Groups are used to collect together types of Contacts entries, e.g. business and personal. Each group can be suitably titled for quick access to the entries contained within. -
Page 59: My Number
Contacts Contacts My Number My Number is a contact where you can store your own numbers. Adding numbers From Advanced menu 1 4 My Number < / A Advanced 2 4 Mobile Profile or SIM Profile < / A 3 When My Number is empty, press < / A then go to step 5 When My Number is already stored in SIM Profile, press A 4 4 Create <... -
Page 60: Group Settings
Contacts Group settings You can change the group name and attach a sound to the group. Changing group names From Advanced menu 1 4 Group Settings < / A Advanced 2 4 required group < 3 Press and hold @ to clear the current name 4 Enter new group name <... -
Page 61: Browser Menu Structure
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Page 62: Browser
Browser Server setting Before Internet services can be accessed, you need to subscribe to your network operator or Internet Service Provider (ISP) to enable the relevant configuration information. Please contact your network service provider to ensure that your network settings are correct. Modifying previously entered settings may cause failure of the browser. -
Page 63: Browser Options
Browser Browser Browser options From Browser menu 1 A (Options) 2 4 select from below options < / A Option Select Bookmarks Enter address Save image Set as bookmark Service Inbox Reload page Advanced Settings Exit browser Browser options (Bookmarks) From Browser menu or contents 1 A (Options) 2 4 Bookmarks <... -
Page 64: Browser Options (Enter Address)
Browser Browser options (Enter address) You can jump to the required content by entering the URL. From Browser menu or contents 1 A (Options) 2 4 Enter address < / A 3 Enter URL < Browser options (Save image) Displayed images can be saved in “My Media”. From contents 1 A (Options) 2 4 Save image <... -
Page 65: Browser Options (Reload Page)
Browser Browser Browser options (Reload page) Current page can be reloaded. From contents 1 A (Options) 2 4 Reload page < / A to reload this page Browser options (Advanced) From Browser menu or contents 1 A (Options) 2 4 Advanced < / A NOTE View address is available only from contents. -
Page 66: Browser Options (Settings)
Browser Browser options (Settings) From Browser menu or contents 1 A (Options) 2 4 Settings < / A Browser options (Settings - WAP profiles) Set up WAP browser. From Settings menu 1 4 WAP profiles < / A 2 4 required profile 3 <... -
Page 67: Games Menu Structure
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Page 68: Games
Games Selecting games You have one pre-installed Java™ application – Ninja Action. The downloaded Java™ applications may also be listed. From Games menu 4 Java™ application you want to play < The following options are available by pressing A. 4 required option < / A Games Option Properties... -
Page 69: Settings
Games Games Settings Java™ applications settings, such as volume and backlight etc, can be changed. Settings Sound volume Backlight Settings Vibration Online service Memory status Reset Information If “Online service” is selected more options are displayed as follows. Ask ... When a Java™ application with HTTP access is activated the Yes ... -
Page 70: Applications Menu Structure
Applications SIM Tool Kit is SIM dependent (E). The menu name will be changed. Applications Menu Structure (SIM Tool Kit) Alarm Sound recorder Calculator Infrared... -
Page 71: Applications
Applications Appli- STK (SIM Tool Kit) cations This function is SIM dependent (E). This menu name will be changed. Alarm Setting the alarm From Alarm menu 1 4alarm icon ( Tool Kit 2 4clock icon ( clock) < / A 3 4alarm repetition icon ( Weekdays or Weekend <... -
Page 72: Sound Recorder
Applications Snooze Function Snooze Function lets the alarm repeat 5 times if you do not press stopping the alarm or press To stop Snooze Function: Press If you press Alarm “End of alarm” is displayed. NOTE The alarm goes off at the time you set even if the phone is off. Sound recorder Sound You can record sounds or your voice in My Media. -
Page 73: Infrared
The types of data you can send are: Contacts, Pictures and Sounds in My Media. saved, an error Ensure that the Infrared ports of your A500 and the second phone or device are message will be pointing at each other with no obstructions in between. - Page 74 Applications Sending Contacts From Idle display 1 < 2 0 Contacts < / A 3 4 Contacts list < / A Infrared 4 4 select contact to send A 5 4 Send by Infrared < / A Receiving data via Infrared port You need to activate Infrared before receiving data.
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Page 75: Calendar
Calendar Calendar Viewing calendar From Calendar menu 0 will display recent and future calendars The following options are available by pressing A. 4 required option < / A Option Go to date Week starts on Explanation Jump to the required date Select which day the week starts on... -
Page 76: My Media Menu Structure
My Media My Media Menu Structure Stored pictures Pictures Download Stored sounds Sounds Download Record new sound Create MMS Shortcuts Inbox (MMS) Create SMS Inbox (SMS) Profiles Alarm Text templates Memory status... -
Page 77: My Media
You can manage pictures downloaded from the internet etc. Viewing pictures From Pictures menu The data saved in 1 4 Stored pictures < / A the A500 is 2 4 required picture < located in My Media. There are four pre-defined... -
Page 78: Sounds (My Media > Sounds)
My Media Sounds (My Media > Sounds) Downloaded sounds and Recorded sounds are stored in Stored sounds. Checking sounds From Sounds menu 1 4 Stored sounds < / A Sounds 2 4 required sound < Downloading sounds From Sounds menu 1 4 Download <... -
Page 79: Shortcuts
My Media My Media Shortcuts You can create shortcuts you want to use in My Media. Viewing shortcuts From Shortcuts menu 4 required content < Shortcuts The following options are available by pressing A. 4 required option < / A Option Edit Move... -
Page 80: Memory Status
My Media Memory status You can see how much data is stored in the individual folders in My Media. The memory in “My Media” is separate from the MMS storage and Java™ storage. Memory status My Media... -
Page 81: Personal Wap/Mms Settings
Personal WAP/MMS Settings Use the table below to record your GSM/GPRS WAP/MMS settings. Item No.1 Profile name Homepage Gateway Port (Non secure / Secure) Data connections Profile name Account Password Call type Phone number Idle timer GPRS Profile name Account Password APN name Auth type... - Page 82 Item No.6 Profile name Homepage Gateway Port (Non secure / Secure) Data connections Profile name Account Password Call type Phone number Idle timer GPRS Profile name Account Password APN name Auth type Normal / Secured / None (PAP) (CHAP) Message server Personal WAP/MMS Settings Provisioning information setting No.7...
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Page 83: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Problem Phone will not switch on. Extremely short battery life for a new battery. Short battery life for an old battery. The charging indicator does not light, the battery level indicator does not appear and the phone cannot be switched on when charging. -
Page 84: Important Error Messages
Important error messages These are some of the most important error messages which may be displayed: Failed Roaming in the selected area is not allowed. Roaming with the selected network is not allowed. The network has detected an authentication failure because your SIM is not registered with that network –... -
Page 85: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of Terms Access Point Name. Directs the user to the gateway or the required service. CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. A security feature in the GPRS network. Copy Copies selected text from a short text message without removing it from the original message. Circuit Switched Data. -
Page 86: How To Change The X Changeable Cover
How to Change the X Changeable Cover Before changing the cover, always switch off the power and disconnect the phone from the charger or any other devise. For your safety, follow these procedures when removing or attaching the cover. Removing the cover Loosen and remove the 4 screws with the screw driver included in this package and then gently remove the cover. -
Page 87: Index
Index Add contact ... 51 Advanced ... 56 Alarm... 68 Alert mute... 4 Any key answer... 10, 29 Applications... 68 Archive MMS ... 41 SMS ... 45 Backlight time... 21 Battery Attaching... 1 Battery level indicator ... 2 Charging ... 2 Low battery power warning... - Page 88 Memory status Contacts ... 57 Messages ... 48 My Media ... 77 Menu Displaying menu ... 9 Main menu... 7 Menu option... 7 Message Tone ... 19, 32 Message Volume ... 19, 33 Messages ... 37 MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) ... 37 Multi-party call...
- Page 89 The Serial Number can be found on the outside of the phone under the battery. For your convenience we recommend that you note the following details as a record of your purchase. Part Number Serial Number Dealer Name Purchase Date...