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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide KATANA ® LX by SANYO ® SANYO is a registered trademark of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. and used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 2B. Settings ......30 Sound Settings ......30 Display Settings .
  • Page 3 Using Call Guard ......55 2G. Calendar and Tools ....70 Using Data Roam Guard .
  • Page 4 Section 3: Wireless Service ... .101 Section 4: Safety & Warranty Information .123 3A. Wireless Service: The Basics ...102 4A. Important Safety Information ...124 Using Voicemail .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Please refer to the Important Safety WARNING Information section on page 124 to learn about information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the This User Guide introduces you to wireless service and all the Important Safety Information in this phone features of your new phone.

  • Page 6: Your Phone's Menu

    Your Phone’s Menu 6: Settings 1: Notification The following table outlines your phone’s menu structure (in list 1: Msgs and Icon 2: Icon Only view). For more information about using your phone’s menus, 2: Message Reminder see “Navigating Through the Menus” on page 15. 1: Text Message 2: Picture Msg 3: Voicemail...
  • Page 7 4: Applications 5: Image Controls 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 1: Brightness 2: White Balance 6: CameraSettings 6: Pictures 1: Resolution 2: Quality 1: Camera 3: Shutter Sound 4: Status Bar Press Options (right softkey) and press the navigation key up and 7: Review Media down to display the following options: 8: Key Guidance...
  • Page 8 8: Tools 9: Settings 1: Voice Memo 1: Display 1: Record 2: List 1: Main Screen 3: Screen Call 1: Screensaver 2: Animation 2: Bluetooth 3: Backlight 4: Background 5: Input Font 6: Foreground 1: Handsfree Pairing 2: Send Contact 7: Sleep Mode 3: Send Biz Card 4: Add to Trusted...
  • Page 9 2: Sounds 3: Bluetooth 1: Volume 1: On/Off 1: Ringer 2: Earpiece 2: Visibility 3: Headset 4: Speakerphone 3: Device Name 5:Applications 6: Start Up/Power Off 7:Advanced... 4: Device Info 2: Ringer Type 5: Trusted List 1: Incoming Calls 2: Messaging 6: Voice Priority 3:Alarm 4: Power On...
  • Page 10 5: Text Entry 5: Contacts 1: Auto-Capital 2: Auto-Space 1: SpeedNumbers 2: My Name Card 3: Inpt Language 4: My Words 3: Services 4: Show Secret/Hide Secret 5: T9 Settings 6: Default Input 6: Web 7: Add Word 8: Auto-Complete 9: Help 1: Enable/Disable Web 2: Net Guard...
  • Page 11 #: Navigation Keys 1: Left Navi (Calendar) 2: Right Navi (Contacts) 3: Up Navi (Messaging) 4: Down Navi (My Content) : Side Key Guard : Set Time/Date In Use Menu Press Options (right softkey) to display the following options: 1: Three-Way Call 2: Main Menu 3: Save (or ContactsDetails) 4: Contacts...

  • Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 14: Setting Up Service

    Section 1A Setting Up Your Phone Install the battery. Setting Up Service Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align. Gently press Setting Up Your Phone (page 2 ) down to secure the battery. Activating Your Phone (page 3) Replace the battery cover and slide it upward until you Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 3)

  • Page 15: Activating Your Phone

    Activating Your Phone Setting Up Your Voicemail There are three basic scenarios for activating your new phone: All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You purchased your phone at a store. It is probably Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal activated and ready to use.

  • Page 16: Getting Help

    Getting Help Directory Assistance Call Directory Assistance from your phone and you’ll have access to a variety of services and information including residential, business, and government listings. There is a per- call charge to use Directory Assistance, and you will be billed for airtime.

  • Page 17: Section 2: Your Phone

    Section 2 Your Phone...

  • Page 18: Phone Basics

    Section 2A Your Phone 1. Earpiece Phone Basics 2. Main Screen Your Phone (page 6) Viewing the Display Screen (page 9) 3. Softkeys Features of Your Phone (page 11) 13. Headset Jack Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 12) 4.

  • Page 19: Key Functions

    Key Functions Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, Main Screen displays all the information needed to operate and navigate within menus.
  • Page 20 Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. Internal Antenna facilitates reception and transmission. You can mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by To maximize call performance, do not obstruct the internal pressing or any of the side keys. The speaker also antenna area.

  • Page 21: Viewing The Display Screen

    Viewing the Display Screen indicates you have scheduled events or call alarms. indicates you have alarm clock or countdown notifications. Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the indicates you have new SMS Text messages. symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: indicates you have new picture messages.
  • Page 22 indicates the level of your battery charge. The more indicates the Screen Call Auto setting is on. black you see, the more power you have left. (The icon is animated while the battery is charging.) indicates your phone is in TTY mode. indicates your battery is charging in “Power Off”...

  • Page 23: Features Of Your Phone

    The KATANA ® LX by SANYO is lightweight, easy-to-use, and messaging (page 85). reliable, and it also offers many features and service options. Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) allows you to place...

  • Page 24: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone Off Press and hold for two seconds until you see the Turning Your Phone On powering down animation on the display screen. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the Press battery is charging).

  • Page 25: Battery Capacity

    Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 4.8 hours of continuous digital talk time. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then turns off.

  • Page 26: Using The Phone Charger

    Charging Your Battery With the manufacturer-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down. Charge your battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. You can also charge your phone’s battery with a USB Note Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important.

  • Page 27: Navigating Through The Menus

    Navigating Through the Menus For example, if you want to display your volume settings: Press to access the main menu. The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll through menus Select Settings by pressing (in List view) or by quickly and easily.

  • Page 28: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Press > Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/UserID. Holding Your Phone (Your phone number and other information about your To maximize performance, do not obstruct the internal antenna phone and account will be displayed.) area.

  • Page 29: Making Calls

    Making Calls You can also place calls from your phone by using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR, page 79), speed dialing (page 24), Placing a call from your wireless phone is as easy as making a and by using your History listings (page 59). call from any landline phone.

  • Page 30: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number may Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming also be displayed, if available. calls go to voicemail.) When receiving a call, the following options are also displayed Press...

  • Page 31: Calling Emergency Numbers

    Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled If you have two or more notifications, the Missed Alerts list will appear. Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the home To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode: network.
  • Page 32 Emergency mode options Enhanced 911 (E911) Information If you end the emergency call by pressing , your phone This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System enters the emergency mode. (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. Press to end a 911 call.
  • Page 33 In-Call Options Because of higher volume levels, do not place the WARNING phone near your ear during speakerphone use. Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of available in-call features. The following options are available End-of-Call Options through the Options menu: Once you have finished your call, the phone will display the Three-Way Call to call a third party.

  • Page 34: Saving A Phone Number

    Saving a Phone Number Enter the last three or more digits of the number in standby mode. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the Your phone can store up to 300 Contacts entries. Contacts can search becomes.) store up to a total of 500 phone numbers, and each Contacts All Contacts entries matching the entered numbers will be entry’s name can contain up to 64 characters.

  • Page 35: Using Abbreviated Dialing

    To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: Prepend to prepend the first five or six digits (for example, the area code and prefix) to any four or five digits you enter. (See Enter the phone number. “To activate the Prepend feature” on page 43.) Press Options (right softkey) >...

  • Page 36: Plus Code Dialing

    Plus (+) Code Dialing Using Speed Dialing When placing international calls, use Plus Code Dialing to You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial automatically enter the international access code for your memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as location (for example, 011 for international calls made from the pressing a key or two.

  • Page 37: Entering Text

    Entering Text SMILEYS to enter smile icons. (See page 28.) Emoticons to enter “emoticons.” (See page 28.) Web Shortcut to enter Web shortcuts (for example, Selecting a Text Input Mode www., http://, or .com). Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, Preset Msgs to enter preset messages.

  • Page 38: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

    Adding a Word to the T9 Database When entering text, press the * (SHIFT) to change the capitalization style: If a word you want to enter is not displayed as an option when ABC > abc > Abc (Alphabet Mode) you are using T9 Text Input, you can add it to the T9 database.

  • Page 39: Entering Characters Using Alphabet Mode

    Customizing the T9 Settings Entering Characters Using Alphabet Mode Press > Settings > Text Entry > T9 Settings. From a screen where you can enter text, press Mode (right softkey) > Alphabet . – or – From a screen where you can enter text, press Mode (right Press the corresponding key repeatedly until the correct letter appears.
  • Page 40 Characters scroll in the following order: Entering Symbols, Smileys, Emoticons, and Preset Messages English Sequence Upper Case Lower Case Special text entry sets can help speed your messaging and Web . , @ 1 ? ! browsing. These sets, including symbols, smileys, emoticons, A B C 2 a b c 2 and preset messages are all accessed the same way.

  • Page 41: Setting Text Entry Options

    Setting Text Entry Options Press > Settings > Text Entry. Select an option and press Auto-Capital to turn auto-capitalization on or off. Auto-Space to turn auto-spacing on or off after T9 words you enter. Inpt Language to select the language (English or Spanish).

  • Page 42: Settings

    Section 2B Sound Settings Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls or messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types Sound Settings (page 30 ) of calls, and types of messages. Display Settings (page 34) Selecting Ringer Types for Incoming Calls Location Settings (page 38) Messaging Settings (page 38)

  • Page 43: Selecting Vibrate Types

    Selecting Ringer Types for Messages Selecting Ringer Types for Power On or Power Off Alerts Press > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messaging. Press > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type. Select Text Message, Picture Msg, or Voicemail. Select Power On or Power Off.

  • Page 44: Selecting A Key Tone

    Selecting a Key Tone The default setting is Off . Note Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible When the ringer volume is set to Silence All or Vibrate tones accompanying a keypress. All , Voice Guide will not work. Press >...

  • Page 45: Alert Notification

    Adjusting the Alert Volume Silence All You can set the alert volume separately from the ringer volume The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without setting. turning your phone off. Press > Settings > Sounds > Volume > To activate Silence All: Advanced..

  • Page 46: Display Settings

    Display Settings Changing the Backlight Time Length Select how long the display screen and keypad remain backlit after any keypress is made. Changing the Screen Saver To change the Backlight setting: Select the option of displaying a screen saver while in standby mode.

  • Page 47: Changing The Background

    Changing the Background Changing the Standby Mode Display Customize your phone display’s appearance by selecting a Select from among a variety of items to be displayed in standby color scheme to reflect your personality. mode. Press > Settings > Display > Main Screen > Press >...

  • Page 48: Sleep Mode

    Sleep Mode Changing the Text Font Size This feature helps conserve your battery power by restricting Adjust the main screen font size when viewing messages or the display. browsing on the Web as well as the outer screen font size when viewing names and phone numbers.

  • Page 49: Display Language

    Display Language Setting Return to Idle Mode Choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Select how to return to Idle mode. Spanish. Press > Settings > Display > Return to Idle. Press > Settings > Display > Language. A message appears.

  • Page 50: Location Settings

    Location Settings Messaging Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in Staying connected to your friends and family has never been connection with location-based services. easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text The Location feature allows the network to detect your position.

  • Page 51: Setting Message Reminders

    Setting Message Reminders Adding a Customized Signature Add a customized signature to each message you send. When new messages arrive, you can choose to have your phone notify you by playing an audible alert. Press > Settings > Messaging > Signature. Press >...

  • Page 52: Airplane Mode

    To edit or delete a preset message: Setting Drafts Alert Press > Settings > Messaging > Preset Msgs. With this feature, when you try to send an SMS Text message, (The list of preset messages is displayed.) you are reminded that there are unsent messages in the Drafts folder.

  • Page 53: Tty Use

    TTY Use Select On to turn TTY mode on. – or – Select Off to turn TTY mode off. A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is In TTY mode, your phone will display the TTY access Note a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, icon.

  • Page 54: Phone Setup Options

    Phone Setup Options Using the navigation key or your keypad, select functions to be assigned to the My Favorites list. Press Assign (left softkey) to save. Navigation Key Shortcuts While My Favorites list is displayed, press Options (right You can use the navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific softkey) to customize the list according to your needs.

  • Page 55: Call Answer Mode

    Call Answer Mode Setting Abbreviated Dialing Select how to answer incoming calls on your phone: whether To activate the Contacts Match feature: you want to be required to press , to press any number Press > Settings > More... > Call Setup. key, or simply to open the phone.

  • Page 56: Headset Mode

    Headset Mode Browser Settings This feature allows you hands-free phone use. Press the Turbo Customize your phone’s Web browser settings. Button (the operation button) on the headset to activate useful Editing Bookmarks functions. To set the headset mode: Edit, sort, and delete Web browser bookmarks. Press >...

  • Page 57: Phone Information Management

    Deleting Browser Cache Files and Cookies Phone Information Management With this feature, you can delete the browser cache (temporary files) and “cookies” saved in the phone. Displaying Your User Address Press > Settings > More... > Browser. Press > Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/UserID. Select Delete Web Cache or Delete Web Cookies.

  • Page 58: Displaying Advanced Information

    Displaying Advanced Information To display advanced information such as frequency and other technical data: Press > Settings > Phone Info > Advanced. Section 2B. Settings...

  • Page 59: Security

    Section 2C Accessing the Security Menu Security Your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. Press > Settings > More... > Security. Accessing the Security Menu (page 47 ) Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature (page 48) Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

  • Page 60: Using Your Phone's Lock Feature

    Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. Locking Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls You can call only emergency numbers while Voice is set Note or make calls to 911 or special numbers.

  • Page 61: Restricting Calls

    Locking the Camera/Pictures Menus Restricting Calls Press > Settings > More... > Restrict and Lock. There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers Select Camera/Pictures, and then enter your lock code. your phone can call or from which it can receive calls. You can Select an option and press use the Restrict setting to do just that.

  • Page 62: Using Special Numbers

    Using Special Numbers Deleting Phone Content Special numbers are important numbers that you have You can quickly and easily delete all the content that you have designated as being “always available.” You can make or created in your phone. receive calls to or from special numbers even if your phone is From the Security menu, select Delete/Reset.

  • Page 63: Resetting Phone Content

    Delete Message to delete all messages (including Reset Phone to reset all settings and erase all data on locked ones) in the Inbox, Sent Mail, Pending, and Drafts your phone. folders; all Recent Lists; and all user-created preset Read the disclaimer and press OK (left softkey). messages (text messages, etc.).
  • Page 64 To enable data services: Press > Settings > More... > Web > Enable Web. (A message will be displayed.) Press OK (left softkey) to enable data services. Locking Data Services You can lock access to data services while signed in. Press >...

  • Page 65: Roaming

    Your new KATANA ® LX by SANYO works anywhere on the home network and allows you Roaming on Other Digital Networks to roam on 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks. This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that let When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and...

  • Page 66: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode

    Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode If you’re on a call when you leave the home network and Note enter an area where roaming is available , your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities.

  • Page 67: Using Call Guard

    Using Call Guard Press to proceed while the pop-up message is displayed. – or – Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off Press any key to delete the pop-up message, and then the home network: the onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call press Options (right softkey) >...

  • Page 68: Using Data Roam Guard

    Using Data Roam Guard To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active: When a pop-up notification appears informing you that Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, data roam charges may apply, press Roam (left softkey) to your phone may be able to access data services while roaming connect.

  • Page 69: Managing History

    Section 2E Viewing History Managing History History shows up to the 60 most recent phone calls you have placed, received, or missed. Each history entry contains the phone number (if available) and Contacts entry name (if the phone number is in your Contacts). Duplicate calls (same Viewing History (page 57) number and type of call) may only appear once on the list.

  • Page 70: History Thread

    History Icon Indication History Details You can determine the type of phone call that was placed, accepted, or missed from the icons shown below. To display History details: From a History thread display, select an entry and – Incoming Call press –...

  • Page 71: Making A Call From History

    Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of a phone Saving a Phone Number number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From History” on From History page 60.) Delete to delete an entry. Delete All to delete all entries in the History. (See “Deleting History” on page 60.) Your phone can store up to 300 Contacts entries.

  • Page 72: Making A New Group Entry From History

    Making a New Group Entry Prepending a Phone Number From From History History From the History list display, press Options (right softkey) > If you need to make a call from History and you are outside your New Group. local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.

  • Page 73: Contacts

    Section 2F About Contacts Contacts Your phone can store up to 300 Contacts entries. Contacts can store up to 500 phone numbers, 600 email addresses, and 300 Web addresses. About Contacts (page 61) You can create two types of Contacts entries: Displaying the Contacts List (page 61) Personal Contacts Entries (for individual contacts).

  • Page 74: Creating A New Contacts Entry

    Viewing History from Contacts Press Done (left softkey). After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is You can view the history of the selected Contacts entry from the displayed. Contacts list. Highlight the entry and press Options (right softkey) > ICE –...

  • Page 75: Finding Contacts Entries

    To display an entry, select it and press Press Options (right softkey) > Enter New Addr or Recent History to enter a new address or to select an Finding Contacts by Automatic Speech entry from your Recent History. Recognition (ASR) When you’ve marked all the entries you want to add, press Continue (left softkey).

  • Page 76: Displaying The Details Screen

    Finding Group Entries Displaying the Details Screen Press Contacts (right softkey). To display the details screen: Scroll through the group entries using your navigation key. To display Contacts entries belonging to a group, highlight From the Contacts list, select a Contacts entry for which the group and press you would like to see the details and press To dial the entry’s default phone number, select the entry...

  • Page 77: Editing A Contacts Entry

    Editing a Contacts Entry Highlight each member you want to add and press after each selection. (A check mark will appear in the box next to the selected member.) Adding a Phone Number to a Personal Press Continue (left softkey) > Save (left softkey). Contacts Entry Assigning Speed Dial Numbers From the Contacts list display, highlight the entry to which...

  • Page 78: Contact Entry

    Display the Contacts list and highlight the group you want Select an entry from the list and press . The entry’s to edit. default phone number is assigned. To select another phone number in the entry, press the Press Options > Edit Group. navigation key right or left.

  • Page 79: Contacts Menu Descriptions

    Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry Press Options (right softkey) > Edit Group. Highlight the member you want to delete and press You can assign an image to a Contacts entry. The image is Options (right softkey) > Remove from Gr. > Yes (left displayed when the entry calls you.
  • Page 80 Contact History to display the selected Contacts entry’s Set Speed Dial to assign a Speed Dial number to the history. See “Viewing History from Contacts” on page 62. selected phone number. Send Message to send a text message to the selected On the Group Details screen only: Contacts entry.

  • Page 81: Secret Contacts Entries

    Secret Contacts Entries If you make an entry secret, calls cannot be made to Note that entry if Contacts Only is selected in Settings > More... > Restrict and Lock > Voice > Restrict > You can hide an entry by making it secret. The entry is not Outgoing or Incoming Calls (see page 49).

  • Page 82: Calendar And Tools

    Section 2G Using Your Phone’s Calendar Calendar and Tools Displaying your Calendar To display your calendar: Press > Tools > Calendar. Using Your Phone’s Calendar (page70) Using Your Phone’s Tools (page 75) If your phone has been turned off, and you are in an Note area with no service when you turn your phone back on, Your phone is equipped with several personal...

  • Page 83: Adding An Event To The Calendar

    To edit added holidays: Select any of the following items you want to set and press From the calendar display, highlight a day you have set as Description to enter a description of the event. holiday. Press Options (right softkey) > Holiday. You can retrieve a description from the To Do List by pressing Mode (right softkey) >...

  • Page 84: Adding A Call Alarm To The Calendar

    Adding a Call Alarm to the Calendar You can also add a call alarm from the Contacts menu. (See “Contacts Menu Descriptions” on page 67.) You can set call alarms to notify you when you need to place a call. The call alarm will let you know when and to whom to place To call the phone number at the time of a call alarm a scheduled call.

  • Page 85: Event List Options

    Event List Options To change the alarm settings from the calendar view, Note press Options (right softkey) > Settings to set the While you are displaying the day’s events list, press Options ringer length and snooze options. (right softkey) to access the following options: Viewing Events Add Event to add an event or Call Alarm to the calendar.

  • Page 86: Deleting Events

    Deleting Events Adding To Do List Items Your phone can store and manage up to 20 To Do List items. To delete a day’s scheduled events: From the Calendar display, press Options (right softkey) > Press > Tools > Calendar. To Do List >...

  • Page 87: Using Your Phone's Tools

    Deleting To Do Items Using Your Phone’s Tools Press > Tools > Calendar. In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your Press Options (right softkey) > To Do List. phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Highlight a To Do item and press Options (right softkey) > Using the Alarm Clock Delete Item.

  • Page 88: Using The Stopwatch

    Using the Stopwatch Select Repeat field to set a repeat status for the alarm and press To start the stopwatch: Highlight Once, Daily, Mon – Fri, or Sat and Sun and Press > Tools > Stopwatch. press Press Start (left softkey) to start the stopwatch. Select Alarm field to turn the alarm on or off and press Press Stop (left softkey) to stop the stopwatch.

  • Page 89: Using The Countdown Timer

    Using the Countdown Timer World Clock This feature allows you to use the countdown timer with alarm To view the time in different locations: capabilities. You can set up to five timers. Press > Tools > World Clock. Press > Tools > Countdown. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through Select a countdown timer number and press different time zones.

  • Page 90: Voice Services

    Section 2H Using ASR Your phone is equipped with ASR that allows you to make calls Voice Services or launch phone functions using your voice. All you have to do is to talk into the phone, and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself.

  • Page 91: Opening Menus Using Asr

    Check <item> to check your phone’s status. (See page 80 To execute several commands at a time, you can Shortcut for details.) say several commands in sequence (for example, “Call, John Jones, Mobile”). Use ASR in a quiet environment so it can accurately Note identify your voice.

  • Page 92: Checking Phone Status Using Asr

    Checking Phone Status Using ASR To adapt the system to your voice: Press and hold You can use ASR to obtain information about your phone: Press Settings (right softkey) > Adaptation > My Phone Number Adapt Voice. Network Press Start (left softkey) and repeat each word, phrase, or Signal Strength telephone number you hear.

  • Page 93: Voice And Call Recording

    North America to recognize only numbers valid in To record a phone conversation: North America. During a call, press Options (right softkey) > Other to recognize any number regardless of Call Memo Rec. location. Start recording after the beep. To display ASR software version: To stop the recording of the conversation: Press and hold Press...

  • Page 94: Setting The Recording Mode

    To delete all recordings: Press Slow (left softkey) or Fast (right softkey) to change Note playing speed. Press > Tools > Voice Memo > List. Press Options (right softkey) > Delete > All > Yes Speaker On or Speaker Off to activate or deactivate (left softkey).

  • Page 95: Setting Up Screen Call

    Setting Up Screen Call Selecting an Announcement for Screen Call Press > Tools > Voice Memo > Screen Call > Announcement. You can screen incoming calls by using a recorded announcement, either a prerecorded one or one that you Select Pre-Recorded or Custom. record.

  • Page 96: Recording A Customized Announcement

    Recording a Customized Announcement Deleting an Announcement Press > Tools > Voice Memo > Screen Call > Press > Tools > Voice Memo > Screen Call > Announcement. Announcement. Highlight Custom and press Edit (right softkey) > Select Pre-Recorded or Custom, and press Edit Record.

  • Page 97: Camera

    Section 2I Taking Pictures Camera Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a key. You can activate the phone’s camera mode whether the phone is open or closed. Taking Pictures (page 85) To take a picture with the phone open: Storing Pictures (page 89)

  • Page 98: Camera Mode Options

    To take a picture with the phone closed: Press Options (right softkey) for more options: Take Picture to return to camera mode to take another Press and hold the side camera key to activate the camera picture. mode. Send Media to send your picture. (See page 91.) Point the camera lens at your subject.
  • Page 99 Image Controls to select an option from Brightness or To cancel the self-timer after it has started: White Balance. Press Cancel (right softkey). CameraSettings to select your settings. (See “Selecting Camera Settings” on page 88 for details.) While the self-timer is active, all keys are disabled Note except END , BACK , and Cancel (right softkey).

  • Page 100: Selecting Camera Settings

    Selecting Camera Settings Press Options (right softkey) to display picture options, or press to return to Camera mode to take another From camera mode, press Options (right softkey) > picture. CameraSettings. Select an option and press Using the Zoom Resolution to select a picture’s file size This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a (High-480x640, Med-240x320, or Low-120x160).

  • Page 101: Storing Pictures

    Camera Icon Key Storing Pictures Function Icon Explanation Your phone’s picture and storage area is called Use this setting in bright light. Beach/Snow My Albums. There are two types of folders in My Albums: Use this setting for scenery from a distance. Scenery Picture In Phone (see below)

  • Page 102: Sending Pictures

    In Phone Folder Options To save a picture to the Assigned Media folder: From the In Phone folder (see “In Phone Folder” on When you are viewing the In Phone folder, press Options (right page 89), select a picture you wish to save to the softkey) to display the following options: Assigned Media folder and press Send Media to send your pictures.

  • Page 103: In Phone Folder

    Registering Your Picture Messaging Sending Pictures From the Account In Phone Folder Press > Pictures > My Albums > In Phone. The first time you use any of the picture management options involving the picture messaging Web site you will need to Highlight a picture you wish to send and press .

  • Page 104: Managing Pictures

    Sending Pictures From the Messaging Managing Pictures Menu Using the Picture Messaging Web Site You can also send pictures from your phone’s Messaging menu. Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online picture messaging account at www.plspictures.com Press >...

  • Page 105: Uploading Pictures

    Uploading Pictures Press Options (right softkey) to display your online picture options. Press > Pictures > My Albums > In Phone. Send Media to send your picture. Check the picture(s) you wish to upload, and then press Set as to assign the picture. Options (right softkey) >...

  • Page 106: Downloading Your Online Pictures

    Downloading Your Online Pictures Create Album to create a new album. Enter a new album name and press Save (left softkey). From your online albums display at , you www.plspictures.com can select pictures to download to your phone’s In Phone folder. The Uploads folder cannot be erased or renamed.

  • Page 107: Bluetooth

    Section 2J Turning Bluetooth On and Off Bluetooth By default, your phone’s Bluetooth feature is turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your phone “available” to other in-range Bluetooth devices. To make your phone visible to other devices, you must also set your phone’s visibility to other than Hidden. Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 95) (See page 97.) Using the Bluetooth Menu (page 96)

  • Page 108: Using The Bluetooth Menu

    Bluetooth Status Indicators Send Biz Card to send your business card to another Bluetooth device. The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a Add to Trusted to add a Bluetooth device to your Trusted glance: List. (You can specify the type of device to search for.) Trusted List to display a list of trusted Bluetooth Bluetooth feature is enabled (blue icon).

  • Page 109: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu

    Block List Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu You can prevent other Bluetooth devices from connecting with your phone. The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service, including: To add a device to the Block List: Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Press >...

  • Page 110: Bluetooth Profiles

    Select Voice Priority to choose the default device you HFP: Hands-Free Profile – This profile functions as a want to use for incoming and outgoing calls. wireless car-kit. Incoming calls ring to the hands-free headset or device. Calls can be received by pressing a button Bluetooth Profiles on the headset or device.

  • Page 111: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    Pairing Bluetooth Devices Using the Trusted List Options The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted Once you have created paired devices, several options are connections between your phone and another Bluetooth available from the Trusted List. device. When devices are paired, a passcode (sometimes From the Trusted List, highlight a device.

  • Page 112: Sending Data Via Bluetooth

    Setting Automatic Pairing Sending Data via Bluetooth You can configure your phone’s accessibility to other Bluetooth You can send data saved on your phone to another Bluetooth devices. device. From the Trusted List, highlight a device and press Options (right softkey)> Auto-Accept. From the Trusted List, highlight the device and then press Options (right softkey) >...

  • Page 113: Section 3: Wireless Service

    Section 3 Wireless Service...

  • Page 114: Wireless Service: The Basics

    Section 3A Using Voicemail Before you use your voice mail, you need to set up it. See Wireless Service: The Basics “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 3. Using Voicemail (page 102) Voicemail Passcode Note Using SMS Text Messaging (page 107) If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, it is recommended that you enable Using Caller ID (page 108)

  • Page 115: Your Messages

    To display your Missed Log: Using One - Touch Message Access Press > Messaging > Voicemail > Details. Press and hold . (Your phone will dial your voicemail box.) When you are roaming off the home network, you may Note Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access not receive notification of new voicemail messages.

  • Page 116: Voicemail Options

    Voicemail Key Guide Using Expert Mode Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly “Voicemail Menu Key”...
  • Page 117 Press for Group Distribution Lists. After listening to a voice message, press Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply. group lists. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Callback Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting other voicemail users.

  • Page 118: Clearing The Message Icon

    Extended Absence Greeting Listen Envelope Information When your phone is turned off or you are off the home network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of Reply your normal personal greeting. Advance 8 Seconds From the main voicemail menu, press for Personal Replay Options.

  • Page 119: Using Sms Text Messaging

    In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of preset Group Distribution List messages, such as “Can’t talk right now. Send me a message.” Numeric Paging to a Phone On/Off that make composing messages fast and easy. Use your phone Return to the Previous Menu to customize your own preset messages (up to 50 characters).

  • Page 120: Using Caller Id

    Composing SMS Text Messages Using Preset Messages Press > Messaging > Send Message > Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, Text Message. family, and coworkers easier than ever. Recent List is displayed. Press > Settings > Messaging > Preset Msgs. Select the recipient from the Recent List and press Highlight a message you wish to send and press Options Select Go to Contacts to select a recipient from your...

  • Page 121: Responding To Call Waiting

    Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be by sounding beeps.

  • Page 122: Using Call Forwarding

    Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded.

  • Page 123: Data Service

    Section 3B Data Service Applications Data Service Here is a brief list of the applications available through your phone. For more information, please contact your service provider. Data Service Applications (page 111) Picture Messaging – Instantly shoot, share, and print sharp Getting Started With Data Service (page 112) digital pictures with your phone.

  • Page 124: Getting Started With Data Service

    Getting Started With Data Service Press > Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/UserID. Updating Your User Name With your wireless phone and data service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data service. This section will If you choose to change your user name and select a new one, help you learn the basics of using your data service, including you must then update the user name on your phone.

  • Page 125: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    Data Connection Status and Indicators To change the default launch page to the last page you viewed, press Menu (right softkey) > More... > Your phone displays the current status of your data connection Preferences > Launch Page and select Last Page . through indicators at the top of the screen.

  • Page 126: Navigating The Web

    Navigating the Web Scrolling As with other parts of your phone’s menu, you’ll have to scroll Navigating through menus and Web sites during a data session up and down to see everything on some Web sites. is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: To scroll line by line through Web sites: Press the navigation key up or down.

  • Page 127: Accessing Messaging

    Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump Accessing Messaging to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls. You can send and receive email messages, instant messages, To select links: and text messages right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected 24 hours a day anywhere on the home Highlight the link and press the appropriate softkey.

  • Page 128: Accessing Instant Messaging

    Accessing Instant Messaging Use your keypad to enter the required sign-in information for the selected provider, such as user name, email Data service also provides you with access to popular instant address, or password, and select Sign In. (Your mailbox messaging (IM) clients, including AOL ®...

  • Page 129: Downloading Content

    Downloading Content Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: With data service, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Services content, such as downloadable Games, Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items. Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications.

  • Page 130: Exploring The Web

    Downloading an Item Exploring the Web Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press , or press Go (left softkey). You will see a summary With Web access on your phone, you can browse full-color page for the item including its title, the vendor, the download graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier details, the file size, and the cost.
  • Page 131 menu offers additional options to expand your use of the Web Refresh this page. Reloads the current Web page. on your phone. More..Displays additional options. Show URL. Displays the URL (Web site address) of the Opening the Browser Menu site you’re currently viewing.
  • Page 132 Creating a Bookmark Deleting a Bookmark Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. Select View Bookmarks. Go to the Web page you want to mark. Highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and press the right softkey.
  • Page 133 Sending a Web Page This feature allows you to send a URL you’re viewing through SMS Text Messaging. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. Select Send page. To complete and send a Web page, follow steps 2–5 in “Composing SMS Text Messages”...

  • Page 135: Section 4: Safety & Warranty Information

    Section 4 Safety & Warranty Information...

  • Page 136: Important Safety Information

    Section 4A General Precautions There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and Important Safety Information maintaining safe, satisfactory service. To maximize performance, do not touch the lower back portion of your General Precautions (page 124) phone where the internal antenna is located while using the phone. Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Speak directly into the mouthpiece.

  • Page 137: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Safe Use of and Access the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. to Your Phone Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals.

  • Page 138: Using Your Phone With A Hearingaid Device

    Phones that have been Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your rated have a label located on the box. Your KATANA ® LX by SANYO ® has M4 vehicle’s engine.

  • Page 139: Caring For The Battery

    To change the Keypad Light setting: Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use. > Settings > Display > Keypad Light Press Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable. Select the minimum time interval setting and press Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a combined rating of six for “excellent use.”...

  • Page 140: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom. Understanding How Your Phone Operates Never dispose of the battery by incineration. Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.

  • Page 141: Fcc Radio Frequency Emission

    Body-Worn Operation The highest reported SAR values of the KATANA ® LX (PLS-3800) are: To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22): handset on your body, use the supplied or approved carrying case, holster or Head: 0.530 W/kg;...

  • Page 142: Owner's Record

    Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC phone in the future. Rules. Model: KATANA ® LX by SANYO ® These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Serial No.: interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and...

  • Page 143: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice

    Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Nuance Communications, Inc.

  • Page 144: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty KYOCERA SANYO Telecom, Inc. (“KSTI”) offers you, the original Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 132) purchaser who has purchased the enclosed subscriber unit (“Product”) only from an authorized dealer in the United States, a limited warranty that the Product, including accessories in the Product’s package, will be free from...
  • Page 145 (iii) the battery INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOST has been used in equipment other than the SANYO brand mobile phone for SALES, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, OR which it is specified.
  • Page 146 Kyocera Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. SANYO is a registered trademark of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. and used under license. KYOCERA SANYO Telecom, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KYOCERA International Inc.

  • Page 147: Index

    Index Charging 14 Go to Date 73 Installing 13 To Do List Items 74 Removing 13 Viewing Events 73 Bluetooth 95 Call Alarm 72 Abbreviated Dialing 23, 43 Menu 96 Call Forwarding 110 Activating Your Phone 3 Pairing 99 Call Guard 55 Airplane Mode 40 Profiles 98 Call Waiting 109...
  • Page 148 Camera 85 Finding Entries 63 Font Size 35, 36 Camera Mode Options 86 Secret Entries 69 Screen Saver 34 Icon Key 89 Selecting Ringer Type for Entry 66 Text Greeting 35 Self-Timer 87 Countdown Timer 77 Display Settings 34-37 Setting Favorite Mode 88 Settings 88 Data Roam Guard 56 Emergency Calls 19...
  • Page 149 Icon Indication 58 Making a Call from History 59 Making Calls 17 Pauses 22 Making New Group Entry 60 End-of-Call Options 21 Phone (illus.) 6 Menu Options 58 In-Call Options 21 Holding 16 Prepending a Phone Number 60 Menu ii Phone Activation 3 Saving a Phone Number from Backing Up Within a Menu 15...
  • Page 150 Headset Mode 44 Plus (+) Code Dialing 24 Resetting Phone Content 51 My Favorites 42 Power Save Mode 37 Restricting Calls 49 Navigation Key Shortcuts 42 Using Special Numbers 50 Side Key Guard 43 Setting Up Service Recording, Voice and Call 81 Phone Tools 75 Getting Help 4 Restricting Calls 49...
  • Page 151 Sound Settings 30-33 Special Numbers 50 Vibrate Types 31 Speed Dialing 24 Voice Services 78 Assigning Numbers 65 Activating ASR 78 Finding Speed Dial Numbers 64 Making a Call with ASR 79 Stopwatch 76 Voice and Call Recording 81 Voicemail 102 Clearing the Icon 106 T9 Text Input 26 Expert Mode 104...

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