Main Menu

Features
Press Right on the Express Key to enter the Main Menu. Main Menu items change depending on whether you are in Idle/Standby mode (phone is on and no call is placed) or in Conversation mode. In the Idle/Standby mode, you can use the Main Menu to access the following functions:

Some features may not available depending on your network subscription. This icon indicates such features. Contact your Service Provider for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voice Mail

Your phone can receive voice mail from unanswered calls. If you have new voice mail, the icon appears and Voice Msg. displays.

Retrieving Voice Mail

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Voice Mail and press .
  2. Select Voice Mail and press to dial the voice mail center.
    Note: If no Voice Mail Center number is programmed, No Voice Mail Center Number displays. Then, Number? displays. Contact your Service Provider for this number.

Setting the Voice Mail Number

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Voice Mail and press .
  2. Scroll to V.M. Center and press .
  3. At Number?, enter your Voice Mail Center phone number, then press .

Contact your Service Provider before changing the Voice Mail Number.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Messages

You can use your phone to send and receive text messages. If you have new text messages, the icon appears and the number of messages displays, followed by Text. If SIM memory for Text Messages is full, the icon flashes.

New text messages are displayed either:

Reading New Text Messages

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Messages and press .
  2. Scroll to Read New and press .

Several icons may be displayed:

After reading new text messages, you can:

Using Call Back Function
To call back the sender:

Reading Old Text Messages
To read saved text messages:

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Messages and press .
  2. Scroll to Read Old and press .
  3. Use Right and Left on the Express Key to view the entire message.
  4. Use Up and Down on the Express Key to scroll to the previous message or the next message.

Creating New Text Messages

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Messages and press .
  2. Scroll to Write/Send and press .
  3. Scroll to Create New and press . The icon appears and Enter Text displays. See “Entering Alphanumeric Characters” in the Basic Information chapter for details on entering text.
  4. Enter your text or select from a list of prewritten messages by pressing the key 3 times in quick succession.

The following messages will display:

Note: When you select a message, a blinking cursor appears after it to allow you to add text.

Modifying Old Text Messages

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Messages and press .
  2. Scroll to Write/Send and press .
  3. Scroll to Modify Old and press .
  4. Use Up and Down on the Express Key to select the first page of the desired message.
  5. Use Right on the Express Key to enter edit mode. The icon appears (see “Entering Alphanumeric Characters” in the Basic Information chapter).
  6. Use Up, Down, Left and Right on the Express Key to move the cursor to the desired position. Press to delete.
  7. Press to confirm changes.

Sending Text Messages
Once you have created or modified a message you can send and save the message or just send the message.

  1. Select Send+Save or Send and press .
  2. Select Recall No. or Enter No. and press .

Note: If the transmission of the message was unsuccessful Transmission Error displays followed by retry Yes or No?.

Saving Text Messages
If you selected Save, the phone saves the message in SIM memory and displays Message Stored before returning to the Messages Menu.

Deleting Text Messages

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Messages and press .
  2. Scroll to Read Old and press .
  3. Use Up and Down on the Express Key to scroll to the desired message and press .
  4. Scroll to Delete and press .

Text Message Settings
To set the Message Center number:

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Messages and press .
  2. Scroll to Setting and press .
  3. Scroll to Msg.Center and press .
  4. Enter the Message Center number at Number?, then press . This number will be saved on your SIM card.

To set message delivery format:

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Messages and press .
  2. Scroll to Setting and press .
  3. Scroll to Format and press .
  4. Scroll to Text (the most common option), Voice, G3 Fax, X-400, Paging or E-Mail and press .

Contact your Service Provider about the availability of these formats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keylock

The keylock feature prevents keys from being pressed accidentally. When you answer a call, keylock is temporarily suspended. When you complete the call, keylock becomes active again.

Activating/Deactivating Keylock
To activate keylock:

To deactivate keylock:

Note: Emergency calls (e.g., 911, 112, and 999) can be placed regardless of the keylock status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services

The Services Menu provides access to second line service, call forwarding, call waiting, call barring, call waiting and data capabilities.

Second Line Service
Your phone can accommodate two lines for making and receiving calls. The lines can have different service subscriptions, since each line is billed separately. Your subscription must include 2 separate lines for the following features to be available. Contact your Service Provider for more information.

Line Selection

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press .
  2. Scroll to Two Lines and press .
  3. Scroll to Line Select and press .
  4. Scroll to Line 1 or Line 2 and press . A confirmation displays briefly.

Note: Line 2 icon displays when Line 2 is active.

Naming Lines
You can name Line 1 “Business”, for example, and Line 2 “Private”. By default, Line 1 and Line 2 display (if you have 2 lines).

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press .
  2. Scroll to Two Lines and press .
  3. Scroll to Line 1 Tag or Line 2 Tag and press . The icon appears.
  4. Enter the new line name (up to 12 characters) using alphanumeric entry, then press(see “Entering Alphanumeric Characters” in the Basic Information Chapter). A confirmation displays briefly.

Note: You can modify line tags only if your SIM supports it (alphatags feature).

Deleting Line Names

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to Two Lines and press.
  3. Scroll to Line 1 Tag or Line 2 Tag and press.
  4. Pressfor more than 1 second, then select Yes.

Call Forwarding Service
When activated, the network forwards (diverts) incoming calls to a specific number under certain conditions. The following messages display for Call Forwarding:

These messages are displayed only if the network sent them to your phone.
Note: Your phone must be able to connect to a PCS network in order to activate, cancel or verify the status of call forwarding.

Call Forwarding Conditions

Activating Call Forwarding

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to Forwarding and press.
  3. Scroll to the desired call forwarding condition and press.
  4. Scroll to Activate and press.
  5. Select Recall No. to recall forwarding number from memory (see “Retrieving Numbers by Name” in the Memory Menu chapter) or Enter No. to enter forwarding number from keypad and press.

Canceling Call Forwarding

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to Forwarding and press.
  3. Scroll to the desired call forwarding condition and press.
  4. Scroll to Cancel and press.

Note: To cancel all forwarding conditions, repeat steps 1 and 2. In step 3 select Cancel All. Please Wait displays while the forwarding is canceled.

Checking Call Forwarding Status

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to Forwarding and press.
  3. Scroll to the desired call forwarding condition and press.
  4. Scroll to Status and press.

Call Barring Service
Call Barring prevents incoming or outgoing calls under certain conditions. When calling someone who is not accessible (either you have barred outgoing calls or the person you are calling has barred incoming calls) Call Barred! displays. These messages display only if the network sends them to your phone.
Note: Your phone must be able to connect to a PCS network in order to activate, cancel or verify the status of call barring.

Activating Call Barring

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to Barring and press.
  3. Select either Outgoing or Incoming and press.
  4. Select one of the following Call Barring options according to information accessible:
  1. Select Activate and press.
  2. At Password?, enter the Call Barring password (provided by Service Provider) and press.

Canceling Call Barring

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to Barring and press.
  3. Scroll to the type of Call Barring service (outgoing or incoming) you want to deactivate and press.
  4. Scroll to the specific Call Barring option (All, Int'l or Int'l-home) you want to deactivate and press.
  5. Scroll to Cancel and press.
  6. Enter your Call Barring password at Password? and press. A confirmation displays and the Call Barring Menu displays.

Note: You can deactivate all Call Barring by selecting Cancel All from the Call Barring Menu.

Checking Call Barring Status

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to either Incoming or Outgoing and press.
  3. Scroll to the specific type of Call Barring you would like to check and press.
  4. Scroll to Status and press. The type of Call Barring and On or Off displays.

Changing the Call Barring Password

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to Change PW and press.
  3. Enter your old password at Old Password? and press.
  4. Enter the new password twice at New Password?. Presseach time. Change Password OK displays.

Note: Interaction of Call Barring and Call Forwarding—Forward-to numbers that conflict with an Outgoing Call Barring are rejected. When you bar all incoming calls, Call Forwarding is turned off.

Call Waiting Service
Activating/Deactivating Call Waiting

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to Waiting and press.
  3. Scroll to Activate or Cancel and press. A brief confirmation displays.

Note: Your phone must be able to connect to a PCS network in order to activate, cancel or verify the status of call waiting. See “Multi-Party Conferencing” later in this chapter for more details.

Checking Call Waiting Status

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to Waiting and press.
  3. Scroll to Status and press. Call Waiting (On or Off) displays.

Data
A Data Transmission Guide comes with the purchase of the PCMCIA card and cable accessory.

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to Data and press.
  3. Scroll to Dial and press.
  4. Scroll to Recall # or Enter # and press.

 

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to Data and press.
  3. Scroll to Set Mode and press.
  4. Scroll to Speech, Data or Fax and press.

Send Own Number
Determines whether or not your phone sends your phone number to the phone you are calling.

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Services and press.
  2. Scroll to Own Number and press .
  3. Scroll to On or Off and press. A brief confirmation displays.

Note: If this feature is turned off and the number you call has anonymous call rejection turned on, your call will not go through.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settings
The Settings Menu allows you to adjust the volume, language, contrast, backlight, auto answer, auto retry, phone setup and prefix settings.

Alert Type

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Settings and press.
  2. Scroll to Alert Type and press.
  3. Scroll to Select Tone and press. A list of 8 ring tones displays.
  4. Move the cursor in front of each ring tone. If the cursor remains by a tone selection for longer than a 1/2 second, a sample of the tone will sound.
  5. Select a tone and press. A brief confirmation displays.

Ring Tone Ramping

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Settings and press.
  2. Scroll to Alert Type and press.
  3. Scroll to Ramping and press. The ring tones will now ramp (increase) in volume after each successive ring.
  4. Select On or Off and press.

Ring Tone Volume

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Settings and press.
  2. Scroll to Volume and press.
  3. Scroll to Ring Tones and press.
  4. Adjust the volume using Right and Left on the Express Key.
  5. Pressto accept the new volume orto leave the volume unchanged. A brief confirmation is displayed.

Keypad Volume

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Settings and press.
  2. Scroll to Volume and press.
  3. Scroll to Keys and press.
  4. Adjust the volume using Right and Left on the Express Key.
  5. Pressto accept the new volume orto leave the volume unchanged. A brief confirmation is displayed.

Language Selection

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Settings and press.
  2. Scroll to Languages and press.
  3. Scroll to English, Français, or Español and press. A brief confirmation is displayed.

Note: If you accidentically select a language:

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to the fifth option and press.
  2. Scroll to the third option and press.
  3. Scroll to the language you wish to return to and press.

Display Contrast
The display visibility depends on the contrast level of the screen.

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Settings and press.
  2. Scroll to Contrast and press.
  3. Use Right and Left on the Express Key to increase or decrease contrast. A contrast indicator line displays.
  4. Pressto accept the new display setting or to leave the setting unchanged.

Backlight
The backlight stays lit while the phone is connected to an external power source. On battery power, you can turn the backlight on or off manually.

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Settings and press.
  2. Scroll to Backlight and press.
  3. Scroll to On or Off and press.

When you turn the backlight on, it will light for 10 seconds whenever you press a button.
Note: The backlight turns on during incoming calls and text messages regardless of the setting.

Auto Answer
Phone answers calls automatically after 10 seconds.

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Settings and press.
  2. Scroll to Auto Answer and press.
  3. Scroll to On or Off and press. A brief confirmation displays.

Note: If this feature is engaged, a beep will sound while you are using your phone.

Auto Retry
Phone attempts to connect a call several times. During Auto Retry, pressto discontinue this call retry.

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Settings and press.
  2. Scroll to Auto Retry and press.
  3. Scroll to On or Off and press.

Note: If this feature is engaged, a beep will sound while you are using your phone.

Phone Setup
You can save your settings in Default memory. Factory default settings are also available.

  1. Press Right on the Express, scroll to Settings and press.
  2. Scroll to Phone Setup and press.
  3. Select one of the following and press.

Factory Default Settings List
Alert Type-Tone 1
Volume Control-All volumes are set to level 4
Language Selection-English
Display Contrast-Mid-range
Backlight-On
Prefix-Off
Auto Answer-Off
 Auto Retry-Off
Network Selection-Auto
Phone Lock-Off
Ramping-Off
Send Own Number-On
Cell Broadcast Alert-On
SMS Format-Text


Prefix
When enabled, the prefix is inserted when you dial a number.

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Settings and press.
  2. Scroll to Prefix and press.
  3. Scroll to New Prefix and press. When Enter New Prefix displays enter the desired prefix (up to 10 digits) and press. The prefix number displays at the bottom of the screen.
  4. Turn the prefix function on or off in the same menu.

Note: Prefix does not insert when you use another prefix or when you use the + sign to make an international call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talktime
The Talktime Menu allows you to view or reset talktime timers, call costs and cost limit.

Viewing Talktime

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Talktime and press.
  2. Select Talk Timers and press.
  3. Scroll to Show Timers and press.
  4. Scroll Show Timers using Up and Down on the Express Key.

Resetting Talktime

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Talktime and press.
  2. Scroll to Talk Timers and press.
  3. Scroll to Reset Timers and press.
  4. Scroll to Yes and press. A brief confirmation displays.

Viewing Call Costs

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Talktime and press.
  2. Scroll to Call Costs and press.
  3. Scroll to Show Costs and press.
  4. Press Down on the Express Key to view your total call charges.

Resetting Call Costs

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Talktime and press.
  2. Scroll to Call Costs and press.
  3. Scroll to Reset Cost and press.
  4. At Enter PIN2 and Press OK, enter PIN2 and press.
  5. Scroll to Yes and press. Call charge meters reset and a confirmation displays.

Note: Only Last Call and Total Call Time may be reset.

Setting Cost Limit

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Talktime and press.
  2. Scroll to Cost Limit and press.
  3. At Enter PIN2 and Press OK, enter PIN2 and press.
  4. Enter a cost limit at Enter Limit in Units, then press.

Note: When you reach the cost limit, the phone locks, and a warning and service number display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security
Use the Security Menu to set up or modify passwords.

About Passwords
Several passwords can be used to enhance the security of your phone:

Note: If you have forgotten your unlock code or PIN, contact your Service Provider.

Phone Lock
When Phone Lock is on, you must enter an unlock code when you turn on your phone. This function prevents unauthorized use of the phone.

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Security and press.
  2. Scroll to Phone Lock and press.
  3. Scroll to On or Off and press.
  4. Enter Unlock Code at Unlock Code? (factory setting is 0000) and press.

Change Phone Lock

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Security and press.
  2. Select Change Lock and press.
  3. Enter the old unlock code (factory setting is 0000) at Enter Old Unlock Code and press.
  4. Enter the new unlock code at Enter New Unlock Code? (factory setting is 0000) and press.
  5. Enter the new unlock code again, then press. Unlock Code Change OK displays briefly.

Enabling and Disabling the PIN Setting

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Security and press.
  2. Scroll to PIN Setting and press.
  3. Select Yes and presswhen Enable (or Disable) PIN? displays.
  4. When Enter PIN and Press OK displays, enter your PIN on the keypad and press.

Changing the PIN or PIN2

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Security and press.
  2. Scroll to Change PIN and press.
  3. Scroll to PIN Change or PIN2 Change and press.
  4. Enter your old PIN at Enter Old PIN, then press.
  5. Enter your new PIN (4-8 digits) at Enter New PIN, then press.
  6. Enter your new PIN again and press. The confirmation PIN Change OK displays briefly.

Fixed Dial
Prevents calls to numbers that do not start with a number from the Fixed Dialing list. This function works only with SIM cards that support it.

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Security and press.
  2. Scroll to Fixed Dial and press.
  3. At Enter PIN2 and Press OK, enter PIN2 and press. Fixed Dial (On or Off) displays.

Note: To create the Fixed Dialing list, see Memory Store. All numbers stored during Fixed Dialing Mode are part of the Fixed Dialing list.

Closed User Group
Contact your Service Provider for more information.

To activate a Closed User Group:

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Security and press.
  2. Scroll to CUG (Closed User Group) and press.
  3. Select either:
  1. Select either:

To deactivate a Closed User Group:

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Security and press.
  2. Scroll to CUG and press.
  3. Select Off and press. CUG Off displays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cell Broadcast
Cell broadcasts are information messages (such as traffic, weather, emergencies or other event information) that are sent regularly by the network to all users in a specific area. Please check with your Service Provider about availability of Cell Broadcast messages. Only selected message types will display. See Pre-programmed Message Types on the next page.
Note: If a Cell Broadcast Message contains a phone number, pressto dial it.

Turning Cell Broadcast On or Off

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Broadcast and press.
  2. Select On or Off and press.

Note: If there are no Message Types set, Set Message Types Before Broadcast On displays.

Selecting Broadcast Message Types

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Broadcast and press.
  2. Scroll to Msg.Types and press. If the message type is defined in the pre-programmed message type list, a description is displayed.
  3. To change the first Message Type, press, then select a Message Type from the list.
    To exit the list without selecting, press.
    To delete an item, pressfor at least 1 second.
    To add a new Message Type, select the desired field, then enter the 3 digit code on the keypad. Pressto accept the number.
  4. Press Down on the Express Key to access the second Message Type field, then select another Message Type. Repeat these steps to fill up to 5 Message Type fields.
  5. Pressto return to the Main Menu.

Pre-programmed Message Types
 CODE  TYPE
 000  Index
 010  Flashes
 020  Hospitals
 022  Doctors
 024  Pharmacy
 030  Long Distance Road Reports
 032  Local Road Reports
 034  Taxis
 040  Weather
 050  District (base station identity)
 052  Network Information
 054  Operator Services
 056  Directory Inquires (National)
 057  Directory Inquires (International)
 058  Customer Care (National)
 059 Customer Care (International)

Cell Broadcast Alert

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Broadcast and press.
  2. Scroll to Alert and press.
  3. Select Alert On or Alert Off and press. Alert On will activate an audible alert that sounds whenever you receive a Cell Broadcast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network Selection
Automatic Network Selection

In Automatic Network Selection, the phone registers (by default) on the first available network from the following priority list:

Note: If the last registered network is not available when the phone is turned on you should choose a network manually. Manual selection is also required if the current network becomes unavailable.

Enabling Manual Network Selection

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Network and press.
  2. Scroll to Select Net and press.
  3. Scroll to Manual and press. A list of available networks displays. Scroll the list using Up and Down on the Express Key.
  4. Select a network and press. Registering on Network displays and the phone goes into Idle/Standby mode. If the network is not available, Registration Failure Network Not Allowed displays. Select another network.

Creating a Preferred Network List

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Network and press.
  2. Scroll to Pref . Nets and press. The first slot of the Preferred Network List displays.
  3. Press Up and Down on the Express Key to select the slot to edit, then select from the list of available networks.
  4. To clear a network from the network list, press and hold for 1 second. Select Yes and press.

Displaying Your Home Network

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Network and press.
  2. Scroll to Displ. Home and press. Your home network displays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conversation Main Menu
The Conversation Menu is available during a call. Press Right on the Express Key to enter the Main Menu.
In Conversation mode, you can use the Main Menu to access these options:

Some of these features depend on your network subscription. This iconindicates such features. Contact your Service Provider for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handset Speaker Volume
To adjust the voice volume during conversation either:

Note: When multi-party call is active, the Up and Down key selects a multi-party member.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hold/Retrieve
To put a call on hold in order to place a second call either:

When you put a call on hold the following happens:

To change lines (the active call is put on hold and the hold call becomes active), either:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Party Conferencing
You can speak to as many as 5 people at one time. You can also put an individual member on hold so you can speak to others privately.
Adding Parties by Calling Them

  1. Put the first call on hold by pressingand dialing a number, or vise versa. The screen displays the first call with the status 1-Hold and the second with 2-Actv.
  2. Add the original call back into the conference by selecting Join from the Main Menu and pressing, or by pressing3 and then . All parties are now active.

Adding Incoming Calls

  1. Answer the call and put the first call on hold by pressing 2 and then press, or pressonly.
  2. Reconnect the first call by pressing 3 and, or by selecting Join from the Main Menu and pressing.

Holding Private Conversations

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Private and press.
  2. Select a person from the list of calls.
    To return to the conference, press or select Join from the Conversation Menu and press.

Removing Calls From the Conference
To remove a call from the conference or to set up a private conversation:

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Reject and press.

To return to the conference either:

Second Line Service
When you receive a call on a second line, the following happens:

Answer an incoming call on one line while you are on the other line as you would a waiting call.

Call Waiting
If Call Waiting is active and you have a second call, a call waiting tone sounds, and the display changes as follows:

When a call is waiting, you have the following options:

Note: You can also reject calls, put calls on hold or take calls off hold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTMF Tone Transmission
DTMF tones are the sounds your phone makes when you enter digits. You may need to send DTMF tones when you are communicating with computerized answering systems.
While in Conversation:

  1. Press Right on the Express Key, scroll to Send DTMF, and press.
  2. Enter the desired DTMF string using the keypad, then press.

Storing DTMF Strings
To store DTMF strings or numbers with DTMF strings for automatic dialing and sending, see “Entering Phone Numbers in SIM memory” in the Memory Menu chapter.