ESTEEM USER MANUAL
Thank you for choosing the Pantech Esteem, our latest EDGE mobile phone.
The Pantech Esteem has many features designed to enhance your mobile
experience. From its unique, stylish design and QWERTY keypad, we know
you will enjoy the entire Esteem experience.
This User Guide contains important and useful information that will
maximize your familiarity with all that the Pantech Esteem has to offer.
Power Management (Performance)
Battery Type
Standard
Lithium-Ion
(Li-ion)
Specifications
Capacity
Standby Time
1000 mAh
Minimum
10days(250hrs)
Talk Time
Minimum
3hours
Design
Touch QWERTY Slider
Operating Frequency
Displays
260k colors TFT LCD with 2.8” display
240*400 resolution
GSM 850Mhz, GSM 900Mhz, GSM 1800Mhz, GSM 1900Mhz, UMTS
850Mhz, UMTS 1900 Mhz, and UMTS 2100Mhz networks in North
America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific where these
Melodies
MP3, MIDI, iMelody, WAV
Camera
Integrated 2M CMOS Camera
Resolution up to 1600 x 1200 (1,920,000 pixels)
Mpeg4 Video recording/playing up to 15f/s(QVGA size)
Self-timer function (5 seconds or 10 seconds)
Photo album and video album
Dimensions & Weight
Weight: 137g/4.86oz (with standard battery)
Dimensions: 114 mm x 58mm x 14.25 mm
4.48“ x 2.28“ x 0.56“
networks are supported.
Automatic band switching.
Phone overview
Numeric mode view
Earpiece
Speaker
Camera
Ambient light sensor/Proximity sensor
microSD
Charger slot / Ear mic
Shake key
Press and hold for
Left Side key
Multitask function
Volume up and down
Power on/off key
Camera key
Send key
Press to make
End key
End calls, exit menus
and answer calls
Clear key/Calendar Key
Return to previous screen.
Access Calendar menu.
Internal antenna area
Keys
Functions
Turn on or off the phone if pressed and held.
Quickly lock the phone if pressed shortly.
Delete characters from the display, or return to previous
menu.
Access Recent Calls or dail the last number if taped
and pressed
Complete the current call. Turn on/off the phone if
taped and held.
Cancel user input and return to main screen while in
Menu mode.
Adjust the earpiece volume while making a call.
Control the Ringtone volume, vibrate mode and silent
all mode in standby.
Mute the ringtone of an incoming call.
Quickly acess the mult task or acess for Call,
Messeging or Music Player if pressed and shook the
phone.
Turn camera capture mode on.
Work as a camera shutter in capture mode.
QWERTY mode view
Delete key
CAPS key
Press to delete a number or letter
To type a single uppercase letter,
Enter key
press this key then enter a letter
Press to move to the next row
Function key
Press to enter a number or symbol,
and press the corresponding key
the function key, and Tap the
Symbol key
Vibrate key
Space key
Press to enter a space
Press to enter a symbol
Your phone has a QWERTY keypad which provides a superior typing
experience on a small handheld for easy and comfortable texting. You can
use all of the phone functions with the QWERTY keypad.
Key
Function
Tap to change ab Ab AB at the text editing screen
(all small caps / first letter
caps / all caps)
Tap to type a special character or number. To enter
symbols and numbers continually, tap until
displays
Enter the space character in text input mode
Insert a carriage return in text input mode
Delete a character to the left of the text cursor in text
editing screen
Tap to type a special character that is not placed on
the keypad
Quickly connect to the voice mail server if Taped
and held in standby mode.
Enter numbers, letters or special characters. Go to
the dial screen if Taped in standby mode.
Enter or exit from vibrate mode if Taped and held in
standby mode.
Show the symbol input screen if Taped in text input
mode.
Enter an international dialing prefix if Taped and held
in standby mode.
Enter the space character in text input mode.
Menu overview
3.
My Pictures
4.
My Videos
Services
The steps may vary by mode and this manual provides instructions for both
1.
Easy Mode and Advanced Mode respectively. It will be notated by ADV for
2.
Advanced Mode.
3.
My Cast Weather
4.
Mobile Web
Easy mode menu
5.
Games & Apps
6.
My Account
Address Book
Say a Command
Navigator
1.
All Contacts
2.
Favorites
3.
Groups
1.
Calendar
4.
My Settings
2.
Alarm Clock
3.
Calculator
4.
Tip Calculator
5.
Pedometer
Messaging
Tools
1.
Inbox
2.
Create Message
3.
Sent Messages
1.
Phone Status
4.
Voice Mail
2.
Sounds & Alerts
5.
Mobile Email
3.
Bluetooth
4.
Font Size
5.
Wallpaper
6.
Phone Mode
Camera
1.
Take a Picture
2.
Record a Video
Settings
* SIM dependent
** Network dependent
Advanced mode menu
Navigator
Address Book
1.
All Contacts
2.
Favorites
3.
Groups
4.
My Settings
AppCenter
IM
YPmobile
Mobile Web
10 Games
1.
Shop Games
Messaging
2.
Bejeweled
1.
Inbox
3.
Ms. PAC-MAN by Namco
2.
Create Message
4.
The Sims 3
3.
Mobile Email
4.
IM
5.
Outbox
1.
Shop Applications
6.
Drafts
2.
Shop GPS
7.
Voice Mail
3.
MobiTV
8.
Settings
4.
AllSport GPS
5.
Social Net
Mobile Email
Social Net
11 Apps
6.
Mobile Banking
7.
MobiTV
8.
My-Cast Weather
9.
Pocket Express
10.
Beowser
8.
Used Space
20 Tools
12
Music
1.
Recent Calls
1.
Music Player
2.
Camera
2.
Shop Music
3.
Video Camera
3.
Radio
4.
Media Player
4.
Shazam
5.
Alarm Clock
5.
Music Videos
6.
Calendar
6.
Make-UR-Tones
7.
Notepad
7.
Community
8.
Sketch Pad
8.
Music Apps
9.
Voice Memo
10.
World Time
13 Loopt
11.
Calculator
14 Where
12.
Tip Calculator
15
13.
Converter
16 Mobile Video
14.
Stop Watch
17 Facebook
15.
Timer
18 MySpace
16.
Say a Command
FamilyMap
19 My Stuff
1.
Applications
2.
Audio
1.
Phone Mode
3.
Games
2.
Profiles
4.
Picture
3.
Display
5.
Video
4.
Call
6.
Tools
5.
Phone
7.
Other Files
6.
Touch
21 Settings
7.
Connectivity
* SIM dependent
8.
Security
** Network dependent
9.
Software Update
10.
Reset
11.
TTY
12.
Phone Information
22 Camera
23 Picture
1.
Shop Wallpapers
2.
Images
3.
Camera
4.
Sketch Pad
5.
Face Tagging
24 Video
1.
Shop Videos
25 Bluetooth
1.
Settings
2.
Search
3.
My Info
26 Alarm
1.
Simple Alarm
27 My Account
Contents
Using video share .................................................................................... 25
Options during a call ................................................................................ 26
Specifications .......................................................... 3
Call settings ............................................................................................. 27
Phone overview ....................................................... 4
Settings for video share........................................................................... 28
Menu overview ......................................................... 8
Checking all calls ..................................................................................... 28
1. Getting Started ................................................... 15
Speed dialing ........................................................................................... 29
SIM card and battery................................................................................ 16
Turning the phone on/off .......................................................................... 16
Screen unlock .......................................................................................... 17
Language ................................................................................................. 17
Essential display indications .................................................................... 17
Screen navigation .................................................................................... 18
Missed events .......................................................................................... 19
Memory card ............................................................................................ 19
Setting the phone mode ........................................................................... 20
Updating software .................................................................................... 21
PC Suite ................................................................................................... 21
AppCenter ................................................................................................ 22
2. Calls and address book .................................... 23
Making, receiving and ending calls ......................................................... 24
Using the address book........................................................................... 30
Address book settings ............................................................................. 31
Caller identification .................................................................................. 32
Using your headset ................................................................................. 32
Service numbers and fixed dialing .......................................................... 32
3. Messaging ..........................................................33
Entering text ............................................................................................ 34
Messaging ............................................................................................... 35
Receiving messages ............................................................................... 35
Creating and sending text messages ...................................................... 36
Creating multimedia messages ............................................................... 36
Message templates ................................................................................. 38
Message settings .................................................................................... 39
Email........................................................................................................ 40
Using instant messenger ......................................................................... 40
Memory information ................................................................................. 57
4. Multimedia .......................................................... 41
6. Connectivity .......................................................58
Camera .................................................................................................... 42
Bluetooth ................................................................................................. 59
Photo album ............................................................................................. 45
Accessing the web .................................................................................. 60
Video album ............................................................................................. 46
Using the web browser ............................................................................ 60
Audio album ............................................................................................. 47
Profile settings ......................................................................................... 62
Music Player ............................................................................................ 47
7. Settings ...............................................................63
Music player settings ............................................................................... 50
Phone ...................................................................................................... 64
Media player ............................................................................................ 50
Ring tones ............................................................................................... 64
Other files ................................................................................................. 51
Display ..................................................................................................... 64
Managing memory ................................................................................... 52
Touch ....................................................................................................... 65
Playing games ......................................................................................... 52
Locks ....................................................................................................... 65
5. Useful Features ................................................. 53
Reset ....................................................................................................... 66
Alarm ........................................................................................................ 54
TTY .......................................................................................................... 66
Calendar .................................................................................................. 54
8. Appendix .............................................................68
Notepad and voice memo ........................................................................ 55
Alert message ......................................................................................... 69
World time ................................................................................................ 55
Troubleshooting checklist ........................................................................ 69
Calculator, tip calculator and converter.................................................... 56
Safety information ................................................................................... 70
Stop watch and timer ............................................................................... 56
Safety precautions ................................................................................... 71
Sketch pad ............................................................................................... 57
About the battery usage .......................................................................... 71
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices72
FCC Regulatory Compliance ................................................................... 74
Warranty................................................................................................... 75
1. Getting Started
SIM card and battery
Turning the phone on/off
Screen unlock
Language
Essential display indications
Screen navigation
Missed events
Memory card
Setting the phone mode
Updating software
PC Suite
AppCenter
3. Insert the SIM card into the slot. The gold contacts of the SIM card
should go against the metal contacts of the phone. Put the connector of
SIM card and battery
About your SIM card
the battery into the hole located at the top of the unit and then insert and
press the lower side of the battery until you hear the light click. Make
sure you align the gold contacts at the battery end with contacts on the
When you subscribe to your network operator, you receive a SIM
phone. If the contacts at the battery are not properly aligned, damage
(Subscriber Identity Module) card containing your registration information,
could occur to the phone and the battery.
PIN code, etc.
Like a credit card, it should be kept secure and handled carefully. Do not
4. To remove the battery push the bottom of the battery to upwards (1) and
bend, scratch or expose it to moisture. Avoid static electricity.
remove (2) the battery. Push the SIM card in the direction of the arrow 1
To avoid corrupting your SIM card’s memory, always switch off your phone
as shown.
before removing or inserting your SIM card.
About your battery
To charge your battery
Your phone uses a Li-Ion battery. Make sure to use an authorized battery
1. To charge, open the protective cover on the top right side and connect
and charger only. For more details, please inquire at your nearest dealer.
the charger adapter. Make sure you align the connector as the image. If
Note: Your phone is powered by a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Unlike other
not, it will damage the charging connector on the phone and will not
forms of battery technology, you can recharge your battery while some
charge.
charge remains without reducing your phone’s autonomy due to the “battery
memory effect” inherent in those technologies.
Installing/removing SIM card and battery
1. Remove the battery cover from the unit.
2. To remove the adapter connection press the adapter’s side buttons(1)
and pull the adapter away (2).
Turning the phone on/off
To turn on
2. To fit the battery cover, put it on the guide rail and push up.
1. Press and hold [
].
To turn off
1. Press and hold [
].
Screen unlock
Unlocking the screen
1. Press any hard keys to turn on the display.
2. Press and hold [
] to unlock the screen
Language
Setting up
1. Tap Menu [
] > Settings > Phone > Language.
2. Select Screen Text or Predictive.
3. Select the language > Save.
Essential display indications
Signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger
is
the signal. When network is in searching mode
displayed
A call is being made. When you are in no service area
is
displayed
Call forwarding* is active
Incoming calls set to ring only (Normal)
Incoming calls set to Vibrate and Ring
Incoming calls set to Vibrate Only
Incoming calls set to Silent
Flight Mode is active
Received one or more text messages
Received one or more multimedia messages
Received one or more WAP push messages
Received one or more configuration messages
Received one or more voice messages
A message is being sent
A message is being received
An alarm is set
Schedule Alarm is set
Browser is Active, Secured and being downloaded
Bluetooth is active
Bluetooth hands-free headset is connected.
Bluetooth A2DP headset is connected.
Bluetooth hands-free + A2DP headset is connected.
Data transfer via Bluetooth.
Headset is connected
USB is connected
TTY is active
A GPRS signal is available. It is displayed when there is an
active GPRS session
An EDGE signal is available. It is displayed when there is an
active EDGE session
microSD card is inserted
Battery strength. When the battery charge is low,
displayed
Available, Away, Invisible Status of AIM
Online, Away, Busy, Offline Status of MSN
Available, Busy, Invisible Status of YAHOO
You have received one or more IM messages
BGM is play, pause and being stopped
* Network dependent
is
Screen navigation
Adding a home screen item
The home screen is your starting point for using the applications on your
Shortcuts and floor screens allow you to assign items to the screen.
phone.
1. Tap Add [
You can customize the home screen to display application icons, shortcuts,
2. Tap a desired menu.
].
folders, and widgets according to your preference.
3. Once you have added one or more items to the screen, [ ] or [
About your home screen
] is
displayed to customize the home screen.
Main screen: The phone’s main home screen.
Shortcuts screen: Provide operators and users Shortcuts menu that
you want to register. Max 24 icons can be added.
Floor screen: Widget content is stored on the screen as items. Max 15
icons can be added.
Shortcuts Screen : Left
Main Screen : Center
Floor Screen : Right
Deleting a home screen item
1. Tap the [
or [ ].
2. Select an item.
3. Drag to the trash can [
].
Position indicators
Note: You can access 3 different types of home screen by flicking one way.
Note: This action is only applied to the home screen. To delete all the items
However, the position indicators are always displayed for the corresponding
home screen (i.e. Left – Shortcuts, Center – Main, Right – Floor).
on the screen, tap [
] or [ ] > Delete All [
].
Missed events
Repositioning a home screen item
Mini Map
Once the items are assigned to the home
When you missed calls, messages, email, instant message,
screen, you can reposition the items for your
JAVA or voice message, the icons will pop up and let you
convenience.
know you have missed events.
1. Select an item.
The icon will show at the Missed Events Area, tap the each
2. Drag to the desired position.
icon to check the details. To make it disappear even you
3. Position the item, then release it.
didn’t check the events, simply tap [
].
Navigating through menus
Esteem has 3 different s menu screens to provide quick access to menus.
].
1. Tap Menu [
2. Flick the screen from left to right or right to left to navigate.
Position indicators
Memory card
You can use a microSD card as a memory card.
It gives you more space to save pictures,
videos, music, etc.
Inserting and removing a memory card
1. Open the memory card slot.
2. Insert the card. The [
] icon will be displayed.
3. Press the card to remove.
Using a memory card
Extended Menu: Left
Extended Menu: Center
Extended Menu: Right
Note: The position indicators are always displayed for the corresponding
menu screen.
You can save, move and delete the files between your phone and external
memory card. You can also move and copy the files to computer from your
phone.
Resetting a memory card
3. Select Music Player, Mass Storage or Ask on Connection.
4. Follow the instructions on your computer screen.
1. Tap Menu > Settings > Reset.
2. Enter the password > External Memory Reset.
Note: The default password is ‘1234’.
Note: Select Music Player when you want to add music to the playlist in
your device. When you select Ask on Connection, it will ask you to select
either the Music Player or Mass Storage every time you connect your device
To copy or move a file to the card
with your computer.
1. Tap Menu [
] > My Stuff > Audio, Picture, Video or Other Files.
2. Tap to select the folder or file.
Setting the phone mode
3. Tap [
] of selected file > Copy to External Memory or Move to
External Memory.
Your phone has two customized modes, Easy and Advanced. The default is
set to Easy mode which provides EZ access to the functions used most
frequently. In the Easy mode, you can view an abbreviated menu: Address
To copy or move a file back to phone
1. Tap Menu [
2. Tap [
] > My Stuff.
Services, Tools and Settings. The
Advanced Mode allows access to all menu items.
] > Memory Card.
3. Tap to select the folder or file.
4. Tap [
Book, Messaging, Camera,
Easy Mode
Advanced Mode
] of selected file > Copy to Phone or Move to Phone.
To delete the file from the card
1. Select the file from the card > Options > Delete.
To move the file from the card to the computer
Connect the data cable with mobile and the computer.
] > Settings > Connectivity.
1. Tap Menu [
2. Tap Select USB Mode.
To change the mode from Breeze Mode to Advanced Mode
1. Press Menu > Settings > Phone Mode.
2. Select Advanced Mode.
2. Scroll down to Software Version.
Assigning the menu
PC Suite
You can set the most commonly used menu in Shortcuts in standby mode.
1. Press Shortcuts in standby mode > select Unassigned.
2. Press Add.
PC suite is a Windows-based PC program that allows you to easily manage
personal data and multimedia files by connecting your Phone to a PC. The
PC suite application can be downloaded at http://www.pantechusa.com/.
3. Select the menu and sub menu.
System requirements
Updating software
Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP family and Vista 32 bit
You can update your software without visiting your nearest dealer.
To update the software
1. Tap Menu [
] > Settings > Software Update.
2. Tap Check for Update > Yes to check whether or not you need to
update the software.
At least 300MB of free disk space
Interface devices such as USB or Bluetooth for the connection with the
phone
PC Suite features
PC Suite launcher
Note: After downloading the software, the device will ask you whether to
Connection Manager
update the software now or later. If you choose to update the software now,
Contact Manager
it will restart the handset. If you postpone updating the software, you can
PC Sync
select between 30 mins, 1 hour or 4 hours in the Options. After selecting
Message Manager
the updating time, you will be sent back to standby mode. If you go to
File Manager
Software Update while you are in postponing, tap Continue Update.
MMS PC Composer
To view the version of software
1. Tap Menu [
] > Settings > Phone Information.
Image Editor
Video Editor
Internet Access
Shopping Music
AppCenter
AppCenter
1. Press Menu > AppCenter.
Shopping Applications
1. Press Menu > My Stuff > Applications > Shop Applications.
Shopping Tones
1. Press Menu > My Stuff > Audio > Shop Tones.
2. Press Menu > My Stuff > Audio > Answer Tones > Shop Answer
Tones.
Shopping Games
1. Press Menu > My Stuff > Games > Shop Games.
Shopping Wallpapers
1. Press Menu > My Stuff > Picture > Shop Wallpapers.
Shopping Videos
1. Press Menu > My Stuff > Video > Shop Videos.
1. Press Menu > Music > Shop Music.
2. Calls and address book
Make, receive and end calls
Using video share
Options during a call
Call settings
Settings for video share
Checking all calls
Speed dialing
Using address book
Address book settings
Caller identification
Using your headset
Service numbers and fixed dialing
Making a call during a call
1. Enter the phone number or look it up in Address Book.
Making, receiving and ending calls
] to dial the second call. The first call is automatically put
2. Press [
Making a call
on hold.
1. Enter the area code and phone number.
2. Press [
Switching between two calls
].
1. Tap Swap.
Answering a call
Making an international call
1. Press [
].
1. [T] Press and hold [
Ending a call
1. Press [
] key for the international prefix until the ‘+’
character appears.
[Q] Press [
appears.
].
Once the call is complete, a call summary is displayed.
] key for the international prefix until the ‘+’ character
2. Type the country code, area code, and phone number.
Rejecting a call
3. Tap [
1. Press [
Making an emergency call
] or Ignore.
Making a call using the call list
1. You can make emergency calls even if your phone does not have a SIM
1. Your phone logs up to 20 dialed, received and missed call numbers.
2. Press [
] to display the Recent Calls list.
3. Tap to select All Calls, Missed Calls, Received Calls, or Dialed Calls
4. Select a number.
5. Press [
] to dial the selected number.
Note: To redial the last number in the Recent Calls list, press [
].
card.
2. Tap Emergency Number, or tap SOS if your phone does not have a SIM
card.
3. Tap [
].
Replying to a missed call
].
1. Tap View to display the list of missed calls.
2. Select a number to call by scrolling the screen.
3. Press [
].
Making video share call
1. Enter the area code and phone number > [
].
2. Tap Options > Video Share.
Answering a second call**
3. Select Live or Recorded.
1. Press [
2. Tap [
]. The first call is automatically put on hold.
Note: To use video share in the Recent Calls, tap Options > Video Share.
] to end the second call.
The call on hold is automatically reconnected.
Using video share
Turning off the speakerphone
1. Tap Speaker [
2. Tap Mute [
] during video share mode.
] to mute the sound.
You can share live or recorded video while on a call. You can send or
Increasing or decreasing the brightness
receive video.
Note: Video Share is not available in all markets. Both parties must be in a
3G service area–a 3G icon must appear by the signal bars prior to a call
1. Tap Brightness [
].
2. Adjust the brightness by scrolling left or right.
being placed, and both parties must remain in the 3G coverage area for the
Zoom in and out
duration of the Video Share.
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