Cricket MSGM8

Connecting, whether it’s text, pix, email or mobile web, just got easier. The Cricket MSGM8 puts all of this functionality at your fingertips with a QWERTY keypad for easy entry, dedicated keys for messaging and scheduler, and one touch Web access via MyHomeScreen. The MSGM8 also has a 1.3MP camera, Bluetooth, voice recognition for hands free dialing, large 220 x 176 color display, and a jog dial on the left side for scrolling/volume control. Let the MSGM8 be your communication tool.

Phone Features

Camera Phone Yes

Bluetooth Yes

Keyboard Yes

Mobile Web Yes

Cricket Services Supported Text and Picture Messaging Yes

Cricket Games & Apps Yes

Cricket Mobile Email Yes

Cricket Navigator Yes

MyBackup Yes

MyHomeScreen Yes

Preloaded Content Ringtones Yes

Wallpapers / Graphics Yes

Demo Games Yes

Voice Speakerphone Yes

Voice Activated Dialing Yes

Bluetooth Enabled Yes

Messaging SMS Yes

MMS Yes

Predictive Text Input No

Camera Resolution 1.3 megapixel
Zoom Yes

Battery Battery Type Lithium Ion

Standby Time Up to 250 hours

Talk Time Up to 300 minutes

Productivity Calendar, Alarm, Calculator Yes

Contact Directory 1000 Entries

Physical Characteristics Phone Type Bar Phone

Weight (w/standard battery) 3.7 oz

Keypad Style QWERTY

Headset Jack 2.5mm

Data Port Micro USB

Colors Black

Main Display Resolution 220 x 176

Screen Type TFT

# Colors 260K

External Display

Screen Type

TFT

General

Language

English/Spanish E911 Yes

TTY / TTD Yes

HAC Rating M4/T4

Warranty 1 Year

Wireless Network Capability Technology CDMA
Mode Tri-Band

Data Transfer Speed 1x

Quick Start Instructions

To start your Cricket service, just follow these easy instructions:

1. Charge your battery overnight.
2. Read these instructions and have a pen ready before you call to set up service.
3. If you have signed up for Cricket service, a valid Social Security or Driver's License Number will be required to activate your phone. Please have this information ready when you call to activate your Cricket phone.
4. Once your battery is charged, call 1-800-CRICKET from a different phone.
5. A Cricket representative will give you:

• Your new Cricket MDN (Mobile Directory Number). This is your 10 digit phone number.
• Your new 10 digit Cricket MIN (Mobile Identification Number)
• Your 1 to 5 digit Cricket CDMA System ID Number.
• Please write these numbers down for future reference.

Program your Cricket phone number into your Cricket phone using the instructions below.

Programming your Cricket phone

Over-The-Air Programming:

1. Turn on your phone using the red power/end button
2. Dial *228 and press the send key
3. This will start the activation process, follow the voice prompts
4. If your phone fails to program over the air, please refer to the keypad programming instructions below

Keypad Programming:

1. Turn on your phone using the red power/end button. While in the programming mode the [OK] key is used to save, the left soft key to [Exit] without saving and the right soft key [Back] to return to the previous step.
2. Enter ##626* (##NAM*) for NAM Programming
3. You will be prompted to ENTER SUBSIDY CODE
4. Enter 333333 (3 six times)
5. Press the [OK] button to select the MIN (Mobile Identification Number)
6. Enter your new 10 digit Cricket MIN and press [OK]
7. Press Navigation (arrow) down once to access the MDN (Mobile Directory Number/10 Digit Phone Number) and press [OK]
8. Enter your new 10 digit Cricket MDN and press [OK]
9. Press Navigation (arrow) down once to access the IMSI (do not change from IMSI_11_12=00)
10. Press the Navigation (arrow) down key twice to access the CDMA System ID and press [OK]
11. Enter the 1 to 5 digit CDMA System ID and press [OK]
12. Press the red power/end button to exit.