UTStarcom VM8915 manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 CHAPTER 1. BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE .................................5 INSIDE THE PACKAGE .....................................................................................6 HANDSET DESCRIPTION .................................................................................7 DISPLAY IND[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 2 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 GAME SETTINGS ..................................................................................................86 BACKLIGHT ........................................................................................................86 VOLUME .........................................[...]

BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE C H 1 5 This chapter provides important information about using the Snapper including: Chapter 1 INSIDE THE PACKAGE HANDSET DESCRIPTION BATTERY USAGE BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENT 4 Chapter 7 CHAPTER 6. VIRGINXL ................................................................111 VIRGINXL .....................[...]

HANDSET DESCRIPTION C H 1 This package should include all items pictured below. If any are missing or different, immediately contact the retailer where you purchased the phone. 7 INSIDE THE PACKAGE C H 1 6 The Snapper weighs 3.7 ounces and the dimensions are 1.92" x 3.43" x .94". User Manual AC Travel Charger Handset Standard Battery[...]

C H 1 DISPLAY INDICATORS 9 C H 1 8 Signal Strength - Current signal strength: the more lines, the stronger the signal. Battery Battery charging level – the more blocks, the stronger the charge. Digital Mode Phone is operating in digital mode. Mute Phone is mute during a call. Emergency Call Blinks when an emergency call is in progress. Silencer P[...]

C H 1 11 C H 1 10 BATTERY USAGE BATTERY USAGE BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 u Place the battery on the back of the handset and slide into place. v Push the battery down until it locks into place. BATTERY REMOVAL 1 u Pull down the release latch, lift up the battery and v remove the battery from the handset. If the battery is not correctly placed in the com[...]

C H 1 13 C H 1 12 BATTERY USAGE BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION BATTERY STANDBY TIME The operating time is subject to your handset usage and configuration. BATTERY TALK TIME The operating time is subject to your handset usage and configuration. These times are for a new battery. Talk and Standby time may decrease over time. Up to 3 hours Up to 5 hours[...]

NOTE BASIC OPERATION This chapter addresses and explains the basic features of your cellular telephone including: Chapter 2 C H 2 15 C H 1 14 TURNING THE PHONE ON / OFF ACCESSING THE MENU MENU SUMMARY BASIC FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL[...]

ACCESSING THE MENU C H 2 Your Snapper Telephone can be customized via the menu. Each function can be accessed by scrolling with the Navigation Key or by pressing the number that corresponds with the menu item. 1 To access the menu in the idle mode, press [MENU]. 2 To scroll through the menu options use the Navigation Key. 3 To return to the previou[...]

MENU SUMMARY MENU SUMMARY C H 2 19 C H 2 18 1. Pictures 2 . M y Account 3. Messaging 4. VirginXL 5. My Stuff 6. Contacts 7. Recent Calls 1. Take a picture 2. My pictures 3. Send picture msg 4. Help 1. Send text msg 2. Send picture msg 3. Inbox 4. Virgin Alerts 5. Outbox 6. Voicemail 7. Saved 8. Erase msgs 9. Msg settings 1. My ringtones 2. My games[...]

MENU SUMMARY C H 2 21 C H 2 20 BASIC FUNCTIONS MAKING A CALL 1 Enter a phone number. To modify the phone number you have entered: • To erase one digit at a time press . • To erase the entire number, press and hold . 2 Press . The indicator , appears on the display. • If “CALL FAILED” appears on the display or the line is busy, press or . [...]

BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS C H 2 Pauses are used for automated systems (i.e., voicemail, calling cards). Insert a pause after a phone number then enter another group of numbers. The second set of numbers is dialed automatically after the pause. This feature is useful for dialing into systems that require a code. The speakerphone feature lets y[...]

BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS C H 2 Notifies you of an incoming call when you are already on a call by sounding a beep tone and displaying the caller’s phone number. CALL WAITING FUNCTION 1 To answer another call while on the phone, press . This places the first call on hold. To switch back to the first caller, press again. 25 C H 2 24 Adjusts [...]

DURING A CALL MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL C H 2 Enables you to send a message (SMS) during a call. (Refer to page 95 for more details.) To display menu options during a call, press [OPTIONS]. MESSAGING 1 Press [MENU] . Enables you to view your phone number while on a call. MY PHONE # 1 Press [MENU] . 27 C H 2 26 The caller cannot hear you or any sound[...]

MEMORY FUNCTION This chapter addresses memory functions including: Chapter 3 C H 3 29 MEMO C H 2 28 STORING A PHONE NUMBER ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS[...]

Enter a name or edit the existing name. Please refer to page 31 for more details on entering letters, numbers & symbols. To change the input mode, press [Abc]. Press the Navigation Key down to enter information into the additional fields. Input mode indicator T9Word : T9 mode Abc : Abc mode 123 : Numeric mode (123) Symbols : Symbol mode STORING[...]

ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS C H 3 The T9 input mode incorporates a built-in-dictionary to determine a word based on the entered characters. A word can be entered more quickly by pressing a key once per character. T9 INPUT MODE 1 Select the T9Word mode by pressing [Abc]. 2 Press a digit key once to[...]

ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS MENU FUNCTION This chapter addresses accessing the menu and using its functions and features to customize your Snapper camera phone. Chapter 4 C H 4 35 C H 3 34 PICTURES MY ACCOUNT MY STUFF CONTACTS RECENT CALLS VOICE TOOL TOOLS SETTINGS NUMERIC MODE 1 To enter Symbol Mode, press [Abc] then select “Symbols?[...]

C H 4 37 C H 4 36 PICTURES Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, then pressing a button. This is perfect for taking self-portraits. TAKE A PICTURE Press [MENU] . Point the camera lens at your subject. You can check the picture framing through the main display screen. To take the p[...]

C H 4 39 C H 4 38 PICTURES CAMERA MODE OPTIONS When the phone is open and in Camera Mode, several user options are available. UNDER [OPTIONS] Press the Navigation Key up or down to adjust the picture size from High (480x640 pixels), Med (240x320 pixels), Low (120x160 pixels). The current picture size appears at the top left of the display screen. R[...]

3 Under “Send To”, enter the email address or mobile phone number and press [OK]. Press [OPTIONS] to select 1. Contacts, 2. My Pix, 3. Text Mode: 123, 4. Msg Group, 5. Save Contact. Press [RECENT] to choose a recently used number or email address. 5 Under “Message”. The picture will come up underneath the flashing cursor. Enter the message [...]

C H 4 43 C H 4 42 MY ACCOUNT MY STUFF You can manage your Virgin Mobile account from your phone. The basic tasks are summarized below. For more information about your Virgin Mobile account, visit www.virginmobileusa.com . You can check the amount of money remaining in your Virgin Mobile account right from your phone. CHECKING YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE T[...]

C H 4 45 44 C H 4 MY STUFF MY STUFF You can download the latest ringtones right to your phone. Charges apply. Visit www.virginmobileusa.com for details. MY RINGTONES 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Select “Get more ringtones” then press [GO]. You will be taken to the “My ringtones” download menu. 5 A confirmation page will notify you that the ringtone h[...]

C H 4 47 46 C H 4 MY STUFF MY STUFF MY OTHER STUFF 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Select “Get more stuff” then press [OK]. You will be taken to the “My other stuff” download menu. 5 A confirmation will notify you that the application has been purchased. To download the application, select “Download”. 4 From the item information page, select “Buy?[...]

C H 4 49 C H 4 48 MY STUFF 48 CONTACTS MY SOUNDS 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Use the Navigation Key to select the sounds, then press [PLAY]. 3 Press to “Play”. To return to the previous page, press . You can save all received sound attachments in the My Sounds folder on your phone. Stores up to 300 entries, each of which can be assigned to a group. Entr[...]

C H 4 51 C H 4 50 CONTACTS CONTACTS 1 2 3 To add a new entry to the Contacts, press [MENU] . Adds a new entry. ADD NEW To enter a name or number, use the Navigation Key to select the one of the entry fields. Please refer to page 31 for more details on entering letters, numbers & symbols. 3.1 To save the entry, press [SAVE]. 3.2 To return to the[...]

Press [MENU] . Press [MENU] . C H 4 53 C H 4 52 CONTACTS CONTACTS GROUP Allows you to classify phone entries into groups. Preset groups include Personal, Business, Etc., and All. Your phone can store up to seven groups. 1 3 To add a new group, press [MENU] . A maximum of seven groups is allowed. ADD NEW GROUP Input a new group name. 4 To save, pres[...]

In idle mode, calls can be placed to numbers stored in speed dial by pressing & holding the location number on the key pad. For a 2-digit location number, press the first number, then press and hold the second number. SPEED DIAL 1 Press [MENU] . 2 To assign a phone number to a location, select the location then press [ASSIGN]. 3 Select the entr[...]

C H 4 57 C H 4 56 CONTACTS CONTACTS ERASE MSG. GROUP 2 Select an existing group name with the Navigation Key. 3 Press [ERASE] to delete it. 4 Press [OK] to erase it. SEND PIC MSG 2 Scroll to the group name. Select an existing group name with the Navigation Key. 6 To send the text message, press [SEND]. Please refer to page 98 for more details on ?[...]

C H 4 59 C H 4 58 CONTACTS RECENT CALLS Erase: To erase the phone number. Send text: To send a text message to the phone number. Send picture: To send a picture to the phone number (Virgin Mobile phone numbers only). Prepend: Adds numbers to the beginning of the phone number. Erase all: To erase the recent calls list. l l l l l Displays information[...]

C H 4 61 C H 4 60 RECENT CALLS RECENT CALLS Erase: To erase the phone number. Send text: To send a text message to the phone number. Send picture: To send a picture to the phone number (Virgin Mobile phone numbers only). Prepend: Adds numbers to the beginning of the phone number. Erase all: To erase the incoming calls list. l l l l l Displays infor[...]

C H 4 C H 4 62 RECENT CALLS VOICE TOOL 63 Erase: To erase the phone number. Send text: To send a text message to the phone number. Send picture: To send a picture to the phone number (Virgin Mobile phone numbers only). Prepend: Adds numbers to the beginning of the phone number. Erase all: To erase the outgoing calls list. l l l l l Displays informa[...]

C H 4 65 C H 4 64 VOICE TOOL VOICE TOOL VOICE MEMO Voice Memo allows you to record a reminder message that can be up to 60 seconds. To record a memo: 1 To start Tools menu, press [MENU] . 2 To enter a voice memo, press . 3 1. To record a voice memo, press . Instructions will be displayed and you will hear “Please record at the tone.” 1.1. To st[...]

C H 4 67 C H 4 66 VOICE TOOL VOICE TOOL TRAIN WORDS Train allows you to use Control words to make a call without using the keypad. 2 “Please hold phone to ear and follow instructions” will be displayed and you will hear “Now training control words. Please say the word yes”. 3 Say “Yes”. You will hear “Again”. Say “Yes” again. Yo[...]

C H 4 69 C H 4 68 VOICE TOOL 68 TOOLS You can set up to 3 alarms. ALARM To display alarm entries, press [MENU] . 1 Select one of the entries using the Navigation Key. To set a new alarm, choose alarm 1, 2 or 3. To edit an existing alarm, select that alarm. Press . To erase an existing alarm, press [ERASE]. 2 Press the Navigation Key down to select [...]

C H 4 71 C H 4 70 TOOLS 70 TOOLS SCHEDULE 1 Press [MENU] . ADD EVENT Sets schedule and reminds you of that event. 2 3 Move the Navigation Key left, right, up or down to choose a date in the calendar then press . Use the keypad to change or enter the date then press [OK]. Default : To set default ringtone type. Change : To set custom ringtone type. [...]

C H 4 73 C H 4 72 TOOLS 72 TOOLS 1 To view the Event List, press [MENU] . VIEW EVENT 2 Move the Navigation Key to choose an event then press or [ERASE]. Press [OPTIONS], then select “Add Event” or “Erase All” using the Navigation Key. If you select “Add Event” using the Navigation Key. To add a new event. If you select “Erase All” u[...]

TOOLS TOOLS C H 4 75 C H 4 74 1 Press [MENU] . 2 3 Simultaneously times up to six different events. To operate the stopwatch: STOPWATCH To measure a time period. 1. To start the stop watch, press [START]. 2. To pause it, press [STOP]. 3. To resume it, press . To reset it, press [RESET]. To return to the previous page, press . To time up to six even[...]

C H 4 77 SETTINGS C H 4 76 SETTINGS Customize and personalize your phone through a variety of settings. SOUNDS To select a ringtone type for incoming calls: RINGTONES 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Select your desired ringtone type. 3 Select one of the available ring types. To confirm, press [OK]. Hey Baby / Metal / Scratchin / Synth / Jingle Press to play or [...]

C H 4 79 SETTINGS C H 4 78 SETTINGS 1 Press [MENU] . To adjust key pad tone: KEY TONE 2 Adjust the key pad tone with the Navigation Key then press [OK]. Off (Min- ) Level 1 - 5 (level 5, Max- ) 1 Press [MENU] . To adjust earpiece volume: VOICE CALL 2 Adjust the earpiece volume with the Navigation Key then press [OK]. Level 1-5 (Min- , Max- ) 1 Pres[...]

C H 4 81 SETTINGS C H 4 80 SETTINGS Allows you to customize display. To select a display menu style: DISPLAY MENU STYLE SCREENSAVER 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Select “Fold”, “Grid” or “List” with the Navigation Key then press [OK] to save it. 1 Press [MENU] . To select an LCD display: GRAPHICS 2 Select “Time Setting” or “Screensaver” wi[...]

C H 4 83 SETTINGS C H 4 82 SETTINGS Backlights the display and keypad for easy viewing in dark places. BACKLIGHT 1 Press [MENU] . LCD/KEYPAD/DIMMING 2 Select “LCD”, “Keypad” or “Dimming select the duration with the Navigation Key, then press [OK]. LCD : 5 Secs/15 Secs/30 Secs/60 Secs/Always On. Key Pad : 5 Secs/15 Secs/30 Secs/60 Secs/Alw[...]

C H 4 85 SETTINGS C H 4 84 SETTINGS 1 Press [MENU] . AUTO ANSWER 2 Select one of the following options then press [OK]. To answer calls when your Snapper is connected to an optional hands-free car kit or headset: Off / 5 Secs / 10 Secs / 18 Secs 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Select a retry time option (Off, 3 Secs, 5 Secs, 7 Secs, 10 Secs). The Repeat Categor[...]

C H 4 87 SETTINGS C H 4 86 SETTINGS While playing a game, select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after pressing any key. Displays the received SMS/Voicemail alert while playing a game. Controls game volume while playing. 5 Secs / 15 Secs / 30 Secs / 60 Secs / Always On GAME SETTINGS BACKLIGHT 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Select one of the [...]

Press , then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the Navigation Key. then press [OK]. C H 4 89 SETTINGS C H 4 88 SETTINGS Changes your 4-digit password. CHANGE LOCK CODE 2 Press . 3 Enter a new password then press [OK]. 4 Enter the new password again then press [OK]. 1 Press [MENU] then enter “Password”. Restricts access to Recent Calls. [...]

“Erase all pictures?” will be displayed. Press [OK] to erase all photo album entries or [CANCEL]. SETTINGS SETTINGS C H 4 91 C H 4 90 Stores 3 phone numbers that can be called even in the lock mode. 2 Press , select a location with the Navigation Key, then press [OK]. 3 Input a phone number, press [OK] again to save. SPECIAL #’S 1 Press [MENU[...]

To return to the previous page, press [OK]. To return to the previous page, press [OK]. To return to the previous page, press [OK]. SETTINGS SETTINGS C H 4 93 C H 4 92 1 Press [MENU] then enter “Password”. Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringtone types and display settings. The internal Contacts, Call Histor[...]

To return to the previous page, press [OK]. To return to the previous page, press [OK]. To return to the previous page, press [OK]. VOICEMAIL, TEXT MESSAGE AND PICTURE MESSAGE Chapter 5 95 94 C H 5 95 SETTINGS C H 4 1 Press [MENU] . 2 The “PRL version” appears. 3 PRL VERSION 1 Press [MENU] . 2 The “Browser” appears. 3 BROWSER 1 Press [MENU][...]

1 To access the voicemail menu option, press [MENU] or you would press and hold . VOICEMAIL 97 96 WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES SEND TEXT MSG 1 The following display appears when a new message arrives. 2 To display the message, press [READ]. 1 Press [MENU] or . To send a new text message: 2 Under “Send To”, input the phone number then press [OK]. [...]

SEND PICTURE MSG INBOX (TEXT MSG) 99 98 1 Press [MENU] . : New Msg (not read) : Old Msg (already read) The Inbox manages received text messages. To access: 2 Select a message then press [OK]. The message is displayed. Press [OPTIONS]. To reply to the text message, press [REPLY]. 3 1 Press [MENU] . To send a new picture message: 5 Under “Message?[...]

INBOX (TEXT MSG) INBOX (MMS MSG) 101 100 CALL 1 To call a phone number in the text message or call back number, select “Call”. SAVE CONTACT 1 To save number to contact, select “Save Contact”. ERASE 1 To erase this message, select “Erase”. 2 “Erase this message?” will be displayed. Press [OK] to erase the message or [CANCEL]. FORWARD[...]

INBOX (MMS MSG) VIRGIN ALERTS 103 102 C H 5 C H 5 VIRGIN ALERTS 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Select a message, then press [OK]. 3 The Virgin Alert or Download Alert will be displayed. SAVE MSG 1 To save received MMS message, select “Save msg”. SAVE ATTACHED 1 To save attached sound or picture file, select “Save attached”. INFO 1 To show received MMS [...]

105 104 OUTBOX OUTBOX ERASE 1 To erase this message, select “Erase”. 2 “Erase this message?” will be displayed. Press [OK] to erase it or [CANCEL]. SAVE MSG 1 To save text msg message, select “Save msg”. SAVE CONTACT 1 To save number to contact, select “Save Contact”. C H 5 C H 5 1 Press [MENU] . CALL 1 To call a send phone number, [...]

107 106 ERASE MSGS SAVED C H 5 C H 5 Manages saved messages from the Inbox/Outbox. SAVED 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Select a text message then press [OK]. The text message is displayed. 4 If the text message is saved from the “Inbox” menu, this screen will be displayed. 3 Press [OPTIONS]. If the text message is saved from the “Outbox” menu, this sc[...]

To return to the previous page, press [OK]. 109 108 MSG SETTINGS MSG SETTINGS MSG SOUNDS Press [MENU] . Manages messaging features through various features. 1 2 3 SAVE TO OUTBOX Press [MENU] . Select “Off”, “On” or “Prompt” with the Navigation Key then press [OK]. 1 2 C H 5 C H 5 Select your desired ringtone type. Select one of the avai[...]

VIRGINXL With VirginXL, you can access a variety of downloadable content from Virign Mobile - ringtones, games, graphics, and more. Visit www.virginmobileusa.com to learn more about VirginXL, including pricing and availability info. VIRGINXL Chapter 6 C H 6 111 C H 5 110 MSG SETTINGS TEXT ENTRY MODE 1 2 Select “Alpha Mode” or “T9 Mode” with[...]

VIRGINXL SAFETY AND WARRANTY This chapter addresses the safety guidelines and precautions to follow when operating your cellular telephone. Before operating your cellular telephone, please be aware of all the safety details. This chapter contains the terms and conditions of services and the warranty for your cellular telephone. Please review them t[...]

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES 115 C H 7 C H 7 114 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 [...]

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES 117 116 The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are [...]

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FCC RF EXPOSURE 119 118 PRECAUTIONS Your Handheld Portable Telephone is a high quality piece of equipment. Before operating, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC Adaptor (2) Battery and (3) Product Using Battery. DO NOT use this equipment in an extreme environ[...]

SAR INFORMATION SAR INFORMATION 121 120 THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Gov[...]

123 122 FDA CONSUMER UPDATE FDA CONSUMER UPDATE 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF) in the mic[...]

125 124 FDA CONSUMER UPDATE FDA CONSUMER UPDATE Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use. 10.What about children using wireless phones? The scie[...]

PROTECT YOUR WARRANTY 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 127 126 Read your Warranty carefully, with the special consideration to paragraph seven of the Limited Warranty for your unit. “Warranty does not apply to... or to any product or part thereof which has suffered through alteration... mishandling misuse, neglect or accident”. Many companies are maki[...]

12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 128 In addition, for reference to an authorized Warranty station in your area, you may telephone in the United States (800) 229-1235, and in Canada (800) 465-9672 (in Ontario call 905-712-9299). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVE[...]