USER GUIDE P8000 Thank you for choosing the Pantech P8000, our latest smart phone. The Pantech P8000 has many features designed to enhance your mobile experience. From its unique, stylish design and QWERTY keypad, you will enjoy the entire P8000 experience. This User Guide contains important and useful information that will maximize your familiarity with all that the Pantech P8000 has to offer.
Important Safety Information Safety information Safety precautions The following list shows how to maintain your mobile phone, together with precautions to take. Using a mobile phone while driving is prohibited. xx Using a mobile phone while driving can distract your attention and cause an accident. Always switch your phone off to drive safely. xx Keep your mobile phone and its accessories out of the reach of children and pets.
Important Safety Information Switch off in dangerous areas xx Do not use an unauthorized charger. Always switch your phone off in areas where explosive or dangerous materials (e.g. fuels or chemical products) are located and obey relevant instructions or signals. Do not insert or remove your mobile phone’s battery in such areas. xx Only use the battery for the device for which it is specified. xx Only use the battery with a charging device that has been qualified with the device per this standard.
Important Safety Information xx T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. xx To prevent injury or burns, ensure that no metal objects come into contact with the + and – terminals of the battery. FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility Regulations for Wireless Devices Hearing devices may also be rated.
Important Safety Information FCC Regulatory Compliance xx Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. FCC Regulatory Compliance xx Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. xx Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Important Safety Information 12-Month Limited Warranty * In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in. Pantech Wireless, Inc.
Important Safety Information The Company disclaims liability for removal or reinstallation of the product, for geographic coverage, for inadequate signal reception by the antenna or for communications range or operation of the cellular system as a whole. THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
How to use this guide Basic instructions Setting up Google account To understand information contained in this user guide, please keep in mind the followings: You need to have an account of Google to enjoy a few applications of the handset. The window for creating or registering a Google account appears instantly when you try to run applications that require a Google account. If you have no Google account, you can create one at your handset.
Table of contents Important Safety Information........................................................ 2 2. Communication Safety information...............................................................................................................2 Communication................................................................................19 Safety precautions...............................................................................................................2 Calling....................
Table of contents 6. Web 10. Settings Web.......................................................................................................38 Settings................................................................................................51 Using the Internet............................................................................................................. 38 Personalize..............................................................................................................
1 Getting Started Inside the package Installing the SIM/USIM card Inserting the battery Charging the battery Turning the phone on/off Gripping the phone Unlocking the screen Product overview Setting the language option Indicator icons Using the touch screen Customizing the home screen P8000
Getting Started This chapter introduces steps that should be taken first before using this mobile device for a variety of purposes. 2. Insert the SIM/USIM card into the slot. The gold contacts of the card should go against the metal contacts of the phone.
Getting Started About the battery Gripping the phone Your phone uses a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Make sure to use an authorized battery and a charger only. For more details, inquire at your nearest dealer. In order to make calls with no problems, hold the device in the right position as indicated below: Note The Li-Ion battery can be recharged while some charge remains without reducing your phone’s autonomy due to the “battery memory effect” inherent in those technologies. Charging the battery 1.
Getting Started Product overview Slide Up & Down Touch mode Adjusts all sound volumes Adjusts the ring mode Camera Turns on the camera Captures the screen Function Displays available options QWERTY keypad Key Function Power Locks the touch screen Turns on/off the phone Back Returns to the previous menu Menu Displays available options Home Moves to the Home screen Turns on the screen Search Searches an item in the device or through the Internet 14
Getting Started Setting the language option Your phone has a QWERTY keypad that provides a superior typing experience for easy and comfortable texting. You can use all of the phone functions with the keypad. Key The language option is provided on your handset by default and features may differ depending on the model.
Getting Started Icon Description Icon Using the touch screen Description There is no signal. A call is under way. There is a call on hold. There is a missed call. You can select items and perform functions with the touch screen of your phone. The following finger actions help you easily understand how to use the touch screen. Strength of battery: The more the box turns green, the more it is charged. The battery is being charged. Tap: Tap once to select or access a menu or an option.
Getting Started Navigating the home screen Deleting a shortcut or widget P8000 has seven different screens that provide quick access to menus. 1. Press a shortcut or widget you want to delete. 1. Drag the screen from the left to the right or vice versa. 2. Drag it to the trash box on the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap a desired application to run. Adding a shortcut 1. Long tap on the empty space of the screen for a few seconds. 2. Select an item to place on the home screen. Setting Notifications 3.
2 Communication Calling Messaging Receiving and sending emails Enjoying the Social Network Service P8000
Communication Calling Rejecting a call 1. Tap Reject. Making a call 1. Tap 2. Send a message to the caller if necessary. . 2. Enter the area code and the phone number. Making a multiparty call 3. Tap 1. Tap Hold during a call. . Answering and ending a call 2. The second party can hear a waiting sound. 1. Drag Accept to the right to answer the call. 3. Tap Swap to change the party. 2. Tap End to finish the call. After ending a call, its summary is displayed. Making a conference call 1. Tap .
Communication Making a speed dial call 3. Tap +Add to contacts > +Create new contact. You can make a speed dial call by designating numbers from 2 to 9. 4. Enter necessary information of the contact and tap Done. 1. Tap Making an emergency call . 2. Tap the number 2. A call is made to the number that is designated as 2. 1. Long tap SOS to unlock the phone. 2. Tap 911 or other numbers for emergency calls. Note The number 1 is designated as the voice mail by default.
Communication Holding a call Using the headset button (Bluetooth) 1. Tap Hold during a call. 1. Long press the headset button during a call to answer the call. 2. Tap Hold to connect to another call. 2. Long press again the headset button to end the call. Recording a call 3. Short press the button to mute or un-mute the voice. 1. Tap the menu key during a call. Messaging 2. Tap Record to start recording a call. Sending a new message 3. Tap to stop recording.
Communication Adding a quick text Attaching locations 1. Tap Messaging and press the menu key. 1. Tap Messaging > New message. 2. Tap Quick Text. 3. Press the menu key. 2. Enter the contact of the recipient using the virtual keypad of the QWERTY keypad. 4. Tap Add New. 3. Enter a message on the empty screen. 4. Press the menu key. Sending a new message using a template 5. Tap Attach > Location. 1. Tap Messaging and press the menu key. 6. Select either Current location or Find on map. 2.
Communication Checking the used space Receiving and sending emails 1. Tap Messaging and press the menu key. 1. Tap Email. 2. Tap Settings > More > Used space. 2. Enter your email address and password for the first use. Searching messages 3. Follow the next set-up steps. 1. Tap Messaging and press the menu key. Enjoying the Social Network Service 2. Tap Settings > More > Search. 1. Tap Twitter. 3. Enter a word to search messages. 2. Enter your email address and password for the first use.
3 Entertainment Taking pictures Recording videos Using the gallery Listening to music P8000
Entertainment Taking pictures Camera menu options You can take pictures and record videos with the built-in camera. They can be saved and sent via multimedia messages. Icon 1. Tap Camera or press the camera key on the right side of the device for a few seconds. 2. Focus on the object and press 3. Tap . to see the saved pictures.
Entertainment Recording videos Setting as contact icon during the camera mode or tap Gallery in All programs. 1. Tap 2. Tap SET AS > Contact icon. 3. Select a contact. 4. Adjust the size of the picture and tap Save. Deleting pictures during the camera mode or tap Gallery in All programs. 1. Tap 2. Tap a picture to select. 3. Tap Menu > Delete > Confirm Delete. 1. Tap Camcorder. Zooming in and out pictures 2. Focus on the object and press during the camera mode or tap Gallery in All programs. 1.
Entertainment Icon Name Description Using the gallery Album Views videos You can see pictures and videos stored in your device. Settings Sets options: Video quality, Video Encoder, Audio Encoder, Video duration, White balance, Color effect Mode Changes to the camera mode Viewing the gallery 1. Tap Gallery. 2. Select a picture to see. 3. Tap the image on the screen to zoom in or out. Note Tap on the screen twice to zoom in the image to the maximum. Sharing videos 4.
Entertainment Video player settings Music player icons 1. Press the menu key while a video is played. Icon 2. Tap Settings. Description 3. Tap Always Landscape Mode or Full Screen Mode. Pauses and plays the file Listening to music Rewinds, Fast Forwards the file You can listen to music on your device by using MusicPlayer. Moves to the previous/next file Note A micro SD card must be inserted to transfer music to the device. Shuffles files Playing music Does not repeat the file 1.
Entertainment Viewing information Repeating music 1. Tap MusicPlayer. 1. Tap MusicPlayer. 2. Tap a file to select. 2. Press the menu key and tap Settings. 3. Press the menu key and tap Settings. 3. Tap Repeat. 4. Tap Properties. 4. Select the desired option. 5. Scroll up or down to view information. Creating sound effect Deleting music files 1. Tap MusicPlayer. 1. Tap MusicPlayer. 2. Press the menu key and tap Settings. 2. Tap a file to select. 3. Tap Sound Effect. 3.
4 Personal Information Managing contacts Using the calendar Writing a memo Recording a voice memo P8000 30
Personal Information Managing contacts Importing/Exporting contacts information 1. Tap Contacts and press the menu key. Viewing contacts information 2. Tap Import/Export. 1. Tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact for more information. 3. Select one among Import from SIM card, Import from SD card or Export to SD card. Creating contacts information Searching contacts information 1. Tap Contacts and press the menu key. 1. Tap Contacts and press the menu key. 2. Tap New contact and enter related information.
Personal Information Setting contact options Calendar icons Icon 1. Tap Contacts and select a contact. 2. Press the menu key and tap Options. Description Today 3. Tap Ringtone, select the ringtone for the contact and tap OK. Day with events 4. Select the check box if you want to send incoming calls from the contact to voicemail directly. Today with events Managing accounts and sync Focus 1. Tap Contacts. Focus with events 2. Press the menu key and tap Accounts.
Personal Information Writing a memo Wring a text memo You can write a memo with your finger or the keypad. 1. Tap Handy Memo > +Create New > Text memo. 2. Enter a memo using the virtual keypad or the QWERTY keypad. Drawing a handy memo 3. Tap Save or Cancel to save or cancel the memo. 1. Tap Handy Memo > +Create New > Hand drawing memo. 2. Draw a memo with your finger. Editing a memo 3. Tap 1. Tap Handy Memo. to select effects. 4. Adjust the thickness of the drawing and the eraser. 2.
Personal Information Recording a voice memo Setting as a ringtone You can record a voice memo by using the handset. 1. Tap Voice Memo. 2. Press the menu key and tap Open. Using Voice Memo 3. Select a file you want to use as a ringtone. 1. Tap Voice Memo. 4. Press the menu key and tap Open. 2. Tap to start recording a voice memo. 5. Tap Set as Ringtone. 3. Tap to end recording. Deleting a voice memo Note Once you have recorded voice memos, they are displayed on the screen first.
5 Documents Viewing documents P8000
Documents Viewing documents You can see documents stored in your mobile phone. 1. Tap Document Viewer. 2. Tap the folder where documents are stored. 3. Select a document. Sharing documents 1. Tap the folder where documents are stored. 2. Press the menu key and tap Share. 3. Select one among Bluetooth, Gmail and Messaging. Deleting documents 1. Tap the folder where documents are stored. 2. Press the menu key and tap Delete. Renaming documents 1. Tap the folder where documents are stored. 2.
6 Web Using the Internet Using Maps Shopping the Android Market P8000
Web Using the Internet Managing bookmarks 1. Tap Browser. Setting up Google account 2. Press the menu key and tap Bookmarks. You should set up a Google account to access the Internet. For details on the settings, refer to the page 8. 3. Tap a bookmarked website to access it. 4. Tap Add bookmark and enter the name and location of the website. You can access the Internet and search information or visit your favorite websites. The default website is provided by your service provider.
Web Zooming in and out 1. Tap to zoom in the map. 2. Tap to zoom out the map. Note You can tap on the screen to zoom in the map. Finding directions 1. Press the menu key and tap Directions. 2. Enter the name of the place you want to visit. 3. Tap Go. Searching for a place 1. Press the menu key and tap Search. 2. Enter the name of the place you want to visit. Shopping the Android Market 1. Tap Market. 2. Select a category. 3. Follow the next steps to use the Android Market.
7 Connectivity Using the Bluetooth Using the Wi-Fi Connecting to PC P8000 40
Connectivity Using the Bluetooth Scanning devices Bluetooth technology enables wireless connections between electronic devices. Using this technology, you can send images, text, business cards, calendar events and notes. 1. Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings > Scan for devices. 2. Select one among devices that appear on the bottom. Your mobile phone supports: Using the Wi-Fi xx Connect to PC to access the Internet xx Connect to hands-free devices xx Connect to electronic devices.
Connectivity Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connecting to PC 1. Select a Wi-Fi network from the bottom of the screen. You can connect your device to your computer using the PC data cable. When you connect the device to the computer, you can synchronize files and exchange data with the computer. 2. Enter the PIN number required by each security type. 1. Connect the USB cable to your device. 3. Tap Connect. 2. Connect the other end to your computer. Adding new Wi-Fi networks 1. Tap Add Wi-Fi network.
8 Storage Using the memory card P8000
Storage Using the memory card Viewing available memory You can enjoy many activities using the SD memory card including: xx Connect to PC to store various types of files 1. Tap Settings > SD card & phone storage. 2. Flick the screen and check the status of the SD card and Internal phone storage. xx Camera, video, music player, and other media or applications. Erasing files from the SD card Mounting the SD Card 1. Tap Settings > SD card & phone storage > Unmount SD card > Format SD card. 1.
9 Tools Clock Calculator Converter Sketch Pad Voice Dialer Voice Search P8000 45
Tools Clock Using the timer You can see the time in other major cities and time zones around the world. 1. Tap Clocks > Timer. Viewing the world time 3. Tap Save. The time appears on the screen. 1. Tap Clocks > +Add new city. 4. Tap Start. 2. Drag the hour, minute and second. 2. Enter the name of a city using the alphabet initial. 3. Select the city. The current time is displayed below. Note You can reset the time by tapping Reset while the timer is running. Using the stopwatch 1.
Tools Calculator Converter You can perform basic mathematical calculations with the calculator in your phone. You can convert length, volume, weight, temperature, area, and speed. Using the calculator 1. Tap Converter. 1. Tap Calculator. 2. Select a unit to use as a measurement. Length is selected by default. 2. Enter a number and tap a mathematical sign you want to calculate. 3. Enter a number you want to change and select the original unit by dragging the wheel in the middle of the screen. 3.
Tools Sketch Pad Editing a drawing You can sketch a drawing. 1. Tap Sketch Pad and tap the drawing you want to edit. 1. Tap Sketch Pad > +Create new. 2. Press the menu key and tap Edit. 2. Sketch a drawing and tap Save. 3. Edit the drawing and tap Save. 3. Enter the file name. N ote A file name cannot contain any of the Setting as wallpaper 1. Tap Sketch Pad and tap the drawing you want to set as wallpaper. following characters: \ / ; * ? < > |. 2. Press the menu key and tap Set as wallpaper.
Tools Voice Search You can search in the Internet by speaking on the phone. 1. Tap Voice Search. 2. Say a key word. Setting search options 1. Tap Voice Search. 2. Say a key word. 3. Press the menu key when the search results appear. 4. Tap Settings > SafeSearch. 5. Tap among Off, Moderate or Strict to determine whether to filter the search results.
10 Settings Personalize Wireless & networks Call settings Sound & display Location & security Applications Accounts & sync Privacy SD card & phone storage Search Language & keyboard Accessibility Text-to-speech Date & time P8000
Settings Personalize Setting emergency contacts Setting contextual themes 1. Tap Settings > Personalize > Emergency Contacts. 1. Tap Settings > Personalize > Contextual Themes. 2. Enter the contact number for emergency call and tap OK. 2. Tap a theme among User theme, Communication, Travel, Work or Free Time. The number appears on the lockscreen. 3. Tap Done. Setting home wallpaper 1. Tap Settings > Personalize > Home Wallpaper. Wireless & networks 2.
Settings Setting VPN settings Setting TTY mode 1. Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings > Add VPN. 1. Tap Settings > Personalize > Call settings > TTY mode. 2. Tap among Add PPTP VPN, Add L2TP VPN, Add L2TP/IPSec PSK VPN or Add L2TP/IPSec CRT VPN. 2. Tap among TTY Off, TTY Full, TTY HCO or TTY VCO. 3. Tap OK. Setting mobile networks Sound & display 1. Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. 2. Tap Data roaming to connect to data services when roaming.
Settings Setting orientation Setting screen lock with a pattern lock 1. Tap Settings > Sound & display > Orientation. 1. Tap Settings > Location & security > Set screen lock > Pattern lock. Setting brightness 2. Read “Securing your phone” page and tap Next. 1. Tap Settings > Sound & display > Brightness. 2. Drag 3. Watch how to set up the pattern and tap Next. to the right or left. 3. Tap OK. Setting screen timeout 1. Tap Settings > Sound & display > Screen timeout. 4.
Settings Setting SIM card lock Note You can re-assign a shortcut for an application. 1. Tap Settings > Location & security > Set up SIM card lock. Viewing services and applications that are active 2. Tap Lock SIM card and enter the SIM PIN if you want to require PIN to use the phone. 1. Tap Settings > Applications > Running services. 3. Tap Change SIM PIN and enter the old SIM PIN and a new SIM PIN if you want to change the SIM PIN. 2.
Settings Allowing background data to sync automatically 2. Tap Unmount SD card if you want to unmount the SD card from your phone safely. 1. Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Note You should unmount the SD card from the phone and install on the phone after you tap Unmount SD card. 2. Tap Auto-sync if you want to sync data automatically. Privacy Search Setting privacy information Receiving suggestions from Google 1. Tap Settings > Privacy. 1. Tap Settings > Search > Google search settings. 2.
Settings Setting Swype Date & time 1. Tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Swype. You can allow date and time to be set automatically. 2. Set your preferences. 1. Tap Settings > Date & time. Setting the Android keyboard 2. Tap Automatic. Note Set date, Select time zone and Set time will not work if you tap Automatic. 1. Tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Android keyboard. 2. Set your preferences. Setting the date Setting the device keyboard 1. Tap Settings > Date & time > Set date. 1.
Appendix PC Suite Troubleshooting checklist Specifications Index Legal notice P8000
Appendix To update software PC Suite features: You can update your software without visiting the nearest dealer. xx PC Suite launcher 1. Tap Settings > Software Update. xx Contact Manager 2. Tap Check for Update > Yes to check whether you need to update the software. xx Message Manager xx PC Sync xx File Manager Note After downloading the software, the device will ask you whether to update the software now. If you choose to update the software now, it will restart the handset.
Appendix Your phone may be set to “fixed dial.” Cancel the “fixed dial” function. xx Photo album and video album When you are unable to charge the battery: This may be the result of one of the following three cases. Dimensions & Weight xx Weight: 147g/5.19oz (with standard battery) 1. Your charger may be out of order. Contact your nearest dealer. xx Dimensions: 113 x 58 x 14.25mm (4.45” x 2.28” x 0.56”) 2. You may be attempting to use the phone in an overly hot/cold temperature.
