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1. Data Transmission Indicator  Shows connection and 
data transmission status. Indicators can include:
2. GPRS Indicator  Shows that your phone 
is using a high-speed General Packet Radio 
Service (GPRS) network connection. GPRS 
allows faster data transfer speeds. Other 
indicators can include:
3. Signal Strength Indicator  Vertical bars show the 
strength of the network connection. You cannot make or 
receive calls when the 
! (no signal) indicator or ) (no 
transmit) indicator is displayed.
4. Roam Indicator  Shows when your phone is 
seeking or using another network outside your 
home network. Indicators can include:
4= secure packet 
data transfer7= unsecure packet 
data transfer
3= secure 
application 
connection6= unsecure 
application 
connection
2= secure Circuit 
Switch Data 
(CSD) call5= unsecure CSD 
call
*= GPRS PDP 
context active,=GPRS packet 
data available
8=2.5G home9=2.5G roam
:=2G home;=2G roam 
						

							 
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5. Active Line Indicator  Shows @ or B to 
indicate the current active phone line. Other 
indicators can include:
6. Text or AIM® Status Indicator  Shows 
text entry method or case when you are in a 
text entry screen:
When 
AIM® instant messaging is active:
When a Java application is active, a 
` (java midlet) 
indicator can display in this location.
7. Message or Text Entry Method Indicator  
Displays when you receive a new message. 
Indicators can include:
A= line 1 active, 
call forward onC= line 2 active, call 
forward on
E= alarm activated
[= symbol methodW= numeric method
]=text method\= Tap method
R= iTAP methodU= no capital letters
V= capitalize next 
letter onlyT= all capital letters
G=AIM activeF=away from AIM
r= text messaget=voicemail 
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When you enter a multimedia message, a number in this 
location indicates the size of the message.
In a text entry screen, an indicator shows the text entry 
method—
Primary or Secondary:
8. Battery Level Indicator  Vertical bars show the battery 
charge level. Recharge the battery when 
Low Battery 
displays and the battery alert sounds.
9. Ring Style Indicator  Shows the ring style setting.
s= voicemail and 
text messaget= answering 
machine
c=AIM message  
Primary Secondary 
g m Tap, no capital letters
h q  Tap, capitalize next letter 
only
f l  Tap, all capital letters
j p  iTAP, no capital letters
k n  iTAP, capitalize next 
letter only
i o iTAP, all capital letters
y= loud ringz=soft ring
|=vibrate}= vibrate and ring
{= silent 
						

							 
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10. Location Indicator  Your phone may be 
able to send location information to the network 
during an emergency call. Indicators show when 
your phone is sending location information:
Using the 
5-Way 
Navigation 
Key
Use the 5-way navigation key (S) to:
scroll up, down, left, or right through the menu system
highlight menu items
change feature settings
play games
Press the center select button to select a highlighted menu 
item. The center select button usually performs the same 
function as the right soft key (
+).
Ö= location onÑ= location off
5-way
Navigation
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Using Menus
From the home screen, press M to enter the main 
menu.
Press 
S to scroll to and highlight a menu feature icon in 
the main menu. The following icons represent features that 
Games & Apps
  EXIT      SELECT
End Key
Exit menu
without making
changes.
Left Soft Key
Perform leftfunction.
Menu Key
Enter menu
system, or open
a sub-menu.
5-Way 
Navigation Key
Scroll up, down, 
left, or right. 
Press center 
select button to 
perform right soft 
key function.
Right Soft KeyPerform right 
function.
Highlighted 
Menu Feature 
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may appear in the main menu, depending on your service 
provider and service subscription options.
Selecting a Menu Feature
This guide shows you how to select a menu feature, 
starting from the home screen.
This example shows that from the home screen, you must 
press 
M, scroll to and select Recent Calls (s) from the 
main menu, then scroll to and select 
Dialed Calls. Press S 
to scroll, and the left/right soft keys to select the functions 
listed in the bottom left and right corners of the display.
Menu 
Icon
Feature
Menu 
Icon
Feature
Q Games & Apps h Multimedia 
É Tools w Settings 
B AIM á Web Access 
n Phonebook s Recent Calls 
e Messages 
Find the FeatureM>Recent Calls >Dialed Calls 
						

							 
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Selecting a Feature Option
Some features require you to select an option from a list:
Press S to scroll up or down to highlight the option 
you want.
In a numbered list, press a number key to highlight the 
option.
In an alphabetized list, press a key repeatedly to cycle 
through the letters on the key and highlight the closest 
matching list option.
When an option has a list of possible values, press 
S left or right to scroll through and select a value.
When an option has a list of possible numeric values, 
press a number key to set the value.
BACKMVIEW
Dialed Calls
 10) John Smith 
9) Lisa Owens
8) Adda Thomas
7) Jack Bradshaw
6) Dave Thompson
5) John Smith
4) John Smith
3) John Smith(yÉ
Press
BACK(-) to go
back to
previous
screen.Highlighted 
Option
Press 
M to open sub-menu.
Press 
VIEW(+) to 
view details of 
highlighted 
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Entering Text
Some features require you to enter information.
The message center lets you compose and send text 
messages.
CANCEL CHANGE
Entry Details
Name: John Smith 
Category: General
No.: 2125551212
Type: Work
Store To: Phone
Voice Name:
Speed #: 2
Ringer ID: Continental
$
(yÉ
Press CANCEL(-) to exit without making
changes. 
DONE(-) displays when you
enter or edit information.Press 
CHANGE(+) to 
enter or edit 
information. Press 
S to
scroll down to
other options.Highlighted 
Option
CANCELMINSERT
Msg:450
(yÉ
Ug
Press INSERT(+) to 
insert a quick 
note, picture, or 
sound.
Press 
CANCEL(-) to exit without
making changes.Press 
M to 
open 
sub-menu.
Flashing cursor
indicates
insertion point.For indicator
information, see
pages 30 & 31. 
						

							 
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Choosing a Text Entry Method
Multiple text entry methods make it easy for you to enter 
names, numbers, and messages. The method you select 
remains active until you select another method.
Press 
# in any text entry screen to change to 1 of the 
following entry methods:
Alternatively, you can select a text entry method in any text 
entry screen by pressing 
M>Entry Mode.
Using Capitalization
Press 0 in any text entry screen to change text case. The 
following indicators show capitalization status:
Setting Up a Text Entry Method
Press M>Entry Setup from any text entry screen. Select 
Primary Setup or Secondary Setup, and choose:
Primary  The primary text entry method (see 
below to set).
Numeric (W) Enter numbers only (see page 44).
Symbol ([) Enter symbols only (see page 43).
Secondary  The secondary text entry method 
(see below to set).
U= no capital lettersV= capitalize next 
letter only
T= all capital letters
iTAP  Let the phone predict each word as 
you press keys (see page 41).
Tap  Enter letters and numbers by pressing 
a key 1 or more times. 
						

							 
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Using Tap Method
This is the standard method for entering text on your 
phone.
Regular 
Tap method cycles through the letters and 
number of the key you press. 
Tap Extended method also 
cycles through additional symbols as shown in the 
“Character Chart” on page 40.
In a text entry screen, you can press 
# to switch entry 
methods. An indicator shows which method is active (see 
page 30). If 
Tap or Tap Extended is not available as the Primary 
or 
Secondary entry method, see page 37.
Tap Extended  Enter letters, numbers, and symbols 
by pressing a key 1 or more times.
None Hide the Secondary setting (only 
available for 
Secondary Setup).
PressTo
1
A keypad key 1 
or more timesselect a letter, number, or 
symbol
2Keypad keys enter remaining characters
Tip: Press S right to accept 
a word completion, or 
* to 
insert a space.
3OK(+) store the text