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11 customizing your phone, Changing phone settings, Customizing your phone – Mio A501 User Manual

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Using the Phone

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3.11

Customizing Your Phone

To access the Phone Settings, tap

Phone

Menu

soft key

Options

.

Changing Phone Settings

Tap the

Phone

tab.

You can customize phone settings, such as
the ring type and ring tone to be used for
incoming calls, and the keypad tone to be
used when entering phone numbers. You can
also protect your phone from unauthorized
use.

Ring type determines the way that you are notified of incoming calls.
For example, you can choose to be notified by a ring, a vibration, or a
combination of both. Select the desired option from the list.

Ring tone determines a ring tone to notify you of incoming calls if you
select a ring type that will cause your phone to ring. Select the desired
option from the list. You can tap the button to hear the tone.

Keypad determines the keypad tone to be used when entering phone
numbers. Set your keypad tone to

Short tones

or

Off

for enhanced privacy

in public places.

Security You can protect your phone from unauthorized use by
assigning a PIN. Tap

Require PIN when phone is used

. Your first PIN will

be given to you by your mobile phone service provider. To change the
PIN at any time, tap

Change PIN

. The PIN must be between 4 and 8 digits

in length.

NOTE:

To use custom .mp3, .wav, .mmf or .mid files as ring tones for incoming calls, use

ActiveSync on your desktop computer to copy the files to the \Application

Data\Sounds folder on the device or to the inserted storage card. Then, select the
sound from the Ring Tone list. (For information on copying files to the device, see

ActiveSync Help on your desktop computer.)

Emergency calls can be placed at any time without requiring a PIN.