User Guide
Thank you for choosing the Pantech Flex, our latest smartphone.
The Pantech Flex has many features designed to enhance your
mobile experience. With its unique and stylish design, you will enjoy
the entire phone experience.
This User Guide contains important and useful information that will
maximize your familiarity with all that this phone has to offer.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone. Actual color
may vary.
Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, we want you to
be aware that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications
available through AT&T, we offer privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of your
phone and other phones on your account. However, the AT&T privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside
of AT&T. Please review the terms and conditions and the associated privacy policy for each location-based service to
learn how location information will be used and protected. In addition, your AT&T phone may be used to access the
Internet and to download and/or purchase goods, applications, and services from AT&T or from third parties.
AT&T provides tools for you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. These controls may not be
available for certain devices which bypass AT&T controls.
Service provided by AT&T Mobility. Portions © 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T
logo and all other AT&T marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated
companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2012. Pantech. All Rights Reserved.
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Important Safety Information
Trademarks
On-screen Indicators
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Important Safety Information
Safety Information
The following is a list of precautions you should take with your
mobile phone.
Keep your mobile phone and its accessories out of reach
from children and pets.
Maintain your mobile phone in dry conditions and keep it
within normal operating temperatures. It may be damaged
at temperatures higher than 55 °C/131 °F or lower than
-20 °C/-4 °F.
Do not dry your phone in a microwave oven. Sparks may
occur and cause an explosion or fire.
Do not use or store your mobile phone in dusty or dirty
areas.
Do not disassemble your mobile phone.
Do not drop or cause severe impact to your mobile phone.
Do not clean your mobile phone with chemical products,
cleaning solvents or detergents.
Contact your dealer immediately if your mobile phone does
not work properly.
Use only authorized batteries, battery chargers and
accessories. Any malfunction or damage caused by the
use of unauthorized batteries, battery chargers and
accessories will void the limited product warranty.
Ensure that the battery and the battery charger do not
come in contact with conductive objects.
For optimal performance, use cases and accessories that
do not contain magnets.
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Safety Precautions
Using a mobile phone while driving is prohibited.
Using a mobile phone while driving can distract your
attention and cause an accident. Always switch your phone
off to drive safely.
In an emergency, use a hands-free device built into your car
or pull over in a safe place first.
Check local laws and regulations and comply with them,
with regard to the prohibition of mobile phone use while
driving.
Switch off in restricted areas
Always switch your phone off in areas where mobile phone use
is restricted.
Switch off in an aircraft
Always switch your phone off or select the airplane mode when
you are in an aircraft. Electromagnetic waves emitted by your
phone may affect the electronic navigation equipment in the
aircraft.
Switch off in hospitals and near medical equipment
Always switch your phone off in hospitals and obey their
regulations. Switch your phone off when using medical
equipment for private purposes. Always consult with the
medical equipment’s manufacturer or an expert regarding
phone use near the medical equipment.
Switch Off in Dangerous Areas
Always switch your phone off in areas where explosive or
dangerous materials (e.g. fuels or chemical products) are
present and obey relevant instructions or signals. Do not insert
or remove your mobile phone’s battery in such areas.
Install a Hands-free Device in a Safe Location
Install a hands-free device away from the steering wheel and
airbag expansion areas. Otherwise you may be injured in a car
accident.
Keep Away From Other Electronic Devices
Mobile phones emit electromagnetic waves that may affect
nearby electronic devices. After switching on your phone, do
not place it near other electronic devices.
About the Battery Usage
Your phone is powered by a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. This
type of battery typically has a longer lifespan than other types
of batteries. However, it must be handled with care. Please
read and follow these battery guidelines:
Do not use a damaged battery or charger.
Do not disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture,
or shred the battery.
Do not modify or remanufacture the battery, insert foreign
objects into the battery, immerse or expose the battery
to water or other liquids, or expose it to fire, explosions, or
other hazards.
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Dispose of and recycle used batteries in accordance with
local regulations. Do not dispose of batteries by burning as
they may explode. Do not use an unauthorized charger or
battery.
Use the battery only for the device for which it is specified.
Use the battery with a charging device that has been
qualified for the device. Use of an unqualified battery or
charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or
other hazard.
Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive
objects to come into contact with battery terminals.
Replace the battery only with another battery that has been
qualified with the device per the IEEE-Std-1725-2006.
Children should not be allowed to handle the battery.
Avoid dropping the phone or the battery. If the phone or the
battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and you
suspect damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
Use your battery for its specified purpose only.
The battery recharging time varies depending on the
remaining battery capacity and the battery and charger
type.
Battery life inevitably shortens over time.
Since overcharging may shorten battery life, remove the
phone from its charger once it is fully charged. Unplug
the charger once charging is complete. Do not store the
battery in exceedingly hot or cold places, such as inside
a car in the summer or winter as doing so may reduce its
capacity and life span.
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Table of Contents
1. READ THIS FIRST
Important Safety Information ..................................................................4
Trademarks...................................................................................................9
On-screen Indicators ............................................................................... 10
2. GETTING STARTED
Layout .......................................................................................................... 13
Inside the Package .................................................................................... 14
Using the SIM or USIM Card ...................................................................... 14
Using the Battery ....................................................................................... 15
Installing an optional microSD Card ...................................................... 17
Turning the Phone On or Off.................................................................... 17
Setting up the Phone ................................................................................ 18
Resetting the Phone ................................................................................. 18
Locking the Screen .................................................................................... 19
Unlocking the Screen ............................................................................... 20
Using the Touch Screen ............................................................................23
Entering Text ..............................................................................................24
3. PHONE EXPERIENCE
About the Phone Experience ..................................................................28
Setting the Phone Experience ................................................................28
Learning to Use the Pantech Easy Experience ....................................28
4. BASIC OPERATIONS
Understanding the Home Screen ...........................................................32
Customizing the Home Screen ..............................................................33
Using the Extended Launcher Bar ..........................................................36
Using The Task Manager ...........................................................................36
Using the Applications Menu ...................................................................38
Connecting to the Internet ......................................................................39
Connecting to a Mobile Network ............................................................39
Setting up a Bluetooth Connection ...................................................... 40
Using Bluetooth ........................................................................................ 40
Installing or Uninstalling Applications ..................................................42
5. CALLING & MESSAGING
Calling ......................................................................................................... 44
Managing Contacts .................................................................................. 46
Messaging .................................................................................................. 48
6. COMMUNICATION
Using the Internet ..................................................................................... 51
Setting Up Email Accounts ...................................................................... 51
Using Email .................................................................................................52
Setting up a Google Account ..................................................................54
Using Gmail .................................................................................................54
Using Google+ ............................................................................................56
Using Social World .....................................................................................56
Using Social Gallery ..................................................................................58
Using Facebook..........................................................................................59
Using Twitter ..............................................................................................59
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Pulse .............................................................................................................82
Talk ...............................................................................................................83
Tip Calculator ............................................................................................83
Voice Recorder ..........................................................................................83
Weather ...................................................................................................... 84
9. AT&T SERVICES
Amazon Kindle .......................................................................................... 86
AT&T Code Scanner .................................................................................. 86
AT&T Family Map ....................................................................................... 86
AT&T Locker ............................................................................................... 86
AT&T Navigator ..........................................................................................87
AT&T Radio ..................................................................................................87
AT&T Smart Wi-Fi .......................................................................................87
DeviceHelp ................................................................................................ 88
Live TV ........................................................................................................ 88
Messages ................................................................................................... 88
myAT&T ....................................................................................................... 88
YPmobile .................................................................................................... 88
10. SETTINGS
Pantech Settings ..................................................................................... 90
Wireless & Networks ............................................................................... 90
Device ..........................................................................................................92
Personal ......................................................................................................95
System ........................................................................................................ 98
7. MEDIA CENTER
Using the Camera ...................................................................................... 61
Capturing the Screen .............................................................................. 64
Using the Gallery ...................................................................................... 64
Downloading Music or Video Files from a PC ...................................... 66
Using the Music Player ............................................................................. 66
Using Play Music ........................................................................................67
Using the Video Player ............................................................................ 68
Using Movies .............................................................................................. 69
Using Play Movies ..................................................................................... 69
Enjoying YouTube ..................................................................................... 69
Using Qik Lite............................................................................................. 70
8. MENU FUNCTIONS
Alarm/Clock ................................................................................................72
Calculator ...................................................................................................72
Calendar ......................................................................................................73
Converter ....................................................................................................73
Document Viewer ......................................................................................74
File Manager ...............................................................................................74
Key Ring .......................................................................................................75
Latitude .......................................................................................................75
Navigation ..................................................................................................77
Net Media ....................................................................................................77
Notepad ...................................................................................................... 81
Pill Reminder ..............................................................................................82
Places ...........................................................................................................82
Play Books ...................................................................................................82
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11. APPENDIX
Cautions when Using External Memory Cards ...................................102
Troubleshooting Checklist ...................................................................102
Specifications ..........................................................................................103
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility Regulations for
Wireless Devices......................................................................................104
FCC Regulatory Compliance .................................................................105
Warranty ...................................................................................................106
Legal Notice .............................................................................................108
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