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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 
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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:
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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  
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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 
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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.
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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...

 
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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...

 
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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...

 
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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...

 
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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,...