NEC e101 User Manual

NEC e101 User Manual

Nec e101: user guide
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Important Information
Safety And Performances
Before You Start
Getting Started
Basic Calls and Phone Use
Call Options
Personalizing Settings
My data
Text Entry
Message
WAP Service
Camera
Phonebook
Java™
Accessory
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  • Page 1 Important Information Safety And Performances Before You Start Getting Started Basic Calls and Phone Use Call Options Personalizing Settings My data Text Entry Message WAP Service Camera Phonebook Java™ Accessory Index...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Conditions of Use... 6 FCC RF Exposure Information... 6 Body-worn Operation ... 6 Declaration of Conformity... 6 Safety And Performances Before You Start Cellphone system structure ... 9 Parts and functions ... 10 Main-LCD graphic display area... 11 Status icon area ... 11 Softkey area ...
  • Page 3 Time/charge ... 27 Charge settings ... 28 Personalizing Settings Voice volume... 29 Answer options... 29 Any key answer ... 29 Fold answer... 29 Ring silencer ... 30 Minute reminder ... 30 Side key ... 30 ALS setup... 30 Time/date ... 30 Set timezone ...
  • Page 4 Broadcast ... 56 Topic list ... 56 Auto display... 56 CB languages... 56 WAP Service End connection ... 57 NEC WAP site ...57 Further information ...57 WAP browser...58 Connectivity profiles...59 Connectivity profile setting...59 WAP setup...59 Connect to the default homepage...61 Connect to a specific URL or bookmarked URLs ...61...
  • Page 5 Camera option menu (after saving a picture)... 65 Phonebook Lists... 66 Personal Directory (ADN)... 66 Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN) ... 66 Service Dialing Numbers (SDN)... 66 Starting and recall stored number ... 67 Editing or personalizing phone memory numbers ... 67 Storing numbers &...
  • Page 6: Important Information

    Read this information before using your handset Conditions of Use Operation of this NEC mobile phone is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 7: Safety And Performances

    Safety And Performances Emergency services To make an emergency call in any country • Press 112 Ask the operator for the service which you require: Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade, Coastguard or Mountain Rescue Services. Give your location and, if possible, remain stationary to maintain phone contact.
  • Page 8 The use of third party equipment, cables or accessories, not manufactured or authorised by NEC, may invalidate the warranty of your cellphone and also adversely affect the phone's operation. For example use only the NEC mains cable supplied with the AC charger.
  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Before You Start Cellphone system structure Every time you use your phone, there are several components involved for the phone to operate successfully and to process a call: Service provider The people that The people that supply make your phone your SIM card and bills All the features described in this user manual are supported by your phone.
  • Page 10: Parts And Functions

    Parts and functions Earpiece Main-LCD 4 Way navigation keys Left Softkey/ RightSoftkey Menu key End/On-Off key Call key Alphanumeric keys Speaker Antenna Camera 2nd-LCD Battery rear cover Charger Connection Earphone jack cover Side key...
  • Page 11: Main-Lcd Graphic Display Area

    Display information Main-LCD graphic display area This area contains the greetings graphic on power up, status graphics, as well as information when searching for networks and making calls. The standby screen shows the current network, vibrator status, current active mode, current time and date and whatever you have keyed using the phone’s keypad.
  • Page 12: Main Menu

    Main menu The menu structure of your phone starts with the Main Menu icons. Main Menu icons can be displayed by pressing key/Left Softkey from the standby screen. The following describes the Main menu icons in the order of appearance: Settings : provides various settings of your phone.
  • Page 13: Option Menu Operation Example

    Changing of the phone modes using the Option menu is carried out as follows: • From the standby screen, press • Press Left Softkey to access the Option menu for • Select to activate the phone mode, or Activate Keypad shortcuts The following single key shortcuts are available from the standby screen (the screen that automatically appears when the phone is on and not in use) •...
  • Page 14: Main Phone Features

    Main phone features The GSM/GPRS phone can be used in almost any part of the world with the Tri-band (GSM 900/1800/1900 bands) features. Your phone has the following features: • 2 Softkeys • Li-ion Battery • Alternate Line Service (ALS) compatible •...
  • Page 15: Displayed Icons For Main-Lcd

    Displayed icons for Main-LCD Indicates the battery level. Appears during charging. Indicates that there is an unread SMS. Indicates that the Inbox in your phone is full. Indicates that you are receiving an MMS message via GPRS. Indicates that you are receiving an MMS message via CSD.
  • Page 16: Displayed Icons For 2Nd-Lcd

    Displayed icons for 2nd-LCD Indicates signal strength. Appears when you are outside the service area. Indicates battery level. Battery animation appears during charging. Indicates that there is a new message(s) in your phone. Mute Missed call Missed alarm Appointment Vibrator Date Day of the week...
  • Page 17: Overview Of Menu Function

    Overview of menu function Standby screen Main menu 2nd Level menu Settings Phone Phone modes Display Calls Security Network input ® Reset settings My data Photos Pictures Sounds Memory status Main menu screen menu Pressing 0 from the main menu will display your own number.
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    • Fully charged battery Service activation Before you can use your new NEC phone, the service must be activated by your service provider. Please contact your local service provider regarding phone activation. Voice mail messaging and text messaging Voice mail messaging and text messaging services, when available, are provided by your service provider. Before you can receive voice or text messages with your phone, you must subscribe to these service options.
  • Page 19: Inserting The Sim Card

    SIM card Before using your phone, you must sign-up/register with a wireless network service provider to receive a personal SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The SIM card contains a computer chip that keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription, and your SIM phonebook information. It is stored in a recess in the battery compartment.
  • Page 20: Removing The Sim Card

    Lower the battery towards the phone to lock into place and slide back the rear cover until you hear a click. • Connect the NEC battery charger supplied with your phone to a suitable main power socket. • Connect the charger plug into the connector at the base of the phone (see right).
  • Page 21: Low Battery Indication

    If you need to make or receive calls, the phone can be switched on while it is charging, although the total time taken to charge will be increased. The phone is designed to be charged with NEC equipment listed with the specifications of your phone. Changing the battery Make sure the phone is switched off.
  • Page 22: Powering On The Phone

    Rear cover About 8 mm Powering on the phone Switching the phone on Press and hold key for at least two seconds to switch on. The screen is either blank, displays an animation, or displays a greetings message during the powering on process.
  • Page 23: Basic Calls And Phone Use

    Basic Calls and Phone Use You can make a call in the same way as a normal push-button phone. Press and phone number. Dialing calls • Enter the phone number in the standby screen and check the number on the display. •...
  • Page 24: Accepting A Call

    information is already stored in the phonebook. If the caller has withheld his/her caller ID, the message “Restricted” is displayed to show that the number is being withheld. If the network service provider cannot identify the number, the message “Unknown” is displayed to show that number is not known.
  • Page 25: Receiving A Second Call (Subscription Dependent)

    Making a second call Dial the second call while on the first call. This will put the first call on hold. • To toggle between the first and second call, select • To end the active call, press key. Receiving a second call (subscription dependent) You can answer a second call while already on the first call if you have subscribed to Call waiting service.
  • Page 26: Fast Dial

    Call features Fast dial Fast dials can be activated in the Abbreviated Dialing Numbers by entering a number between 1 to 255 (depending on your SIM card) and pressing #. The phone details that correspond to the record number will be displayed. Press key to dial.
  • Page 27: Call Options

    Call Options From the main menu, select Phonebook Dialed calls screen will display the date and time of the last 15 calls made on your phone. Dialed calls • From the main menu, select Phonebook • Press Right Softkey to return to Call options Call lists There is a total of 3 call lists in your phone's memory:...
  • Page 28: Charge Settings

    Charge settings The Charge settings feature enables you to set a limit in units so your phone cannot be used once the limit is reached. From the main menu, select Phonebook • Select to edit the unit price of each call. You will have to enter your PIN2 before changes can be Currency made.
  • Page 29: Personalizing Settings

    Personalizing Settings Voice volume To adjust the volume during a call, use the decrease volume. When you are not making any calls, use the following procedure: • From the main menu, select Settings volume slider. • Use the navigation key to increase, or use the •...
  • Page 30: Ring Silencer

    When this feature is enabled, the phone is switched to silent mode. • From the main menu, select Settings • Highlight and press Ring silencer box beside the option. • Press Right Softkey to accept changes and return to the Minute reminder From the main menu, select >...
  • Page 31: Set Date/Time

    Softkey to confirm or press Right Softkey Set date/time From the main menu, select > Settings • Press the Left Softkey to start editing the date using the text editor. • Use the navigation key to move to the • After editing, press the Left Softkey screen.
  • Page 32: Phone Modes

    Language If the display is showing any language other than your own, use the following procedure: • From the main menu, select Settings • Use the navigation keys to select the required language and press selection and turn on the radio button. The phone returns to Phone modes You can set your phone to operate in any one of four modes in the •...
  • Page 33: Changing Phone Mode Settings

    Phone mode Normal mode Ringer setting Ringer Default melody Ringer volume (From a scale of 1 - 5) Key tone Info tones Vibrator Illumination Key & LCD Auto answer Always off Changing phone mode settings To change the settings of a particular phone mode, use the following procedure. With the standby screen displayed, press Use the navigation keys to highlight the phone mode you wish to change from the following:...
  • Page 34 To change the ring volume settings, select • Highlight the type of calls to change and press Message Friends Colleagues Family • The volume screen showing the level of ring volume is displayed. Use the navigation key to decrease the volume setting to the level required (the level bar moves in the direction corresponding to the key pressed).
  • Page 35: Power On Greetings/Animations

    Power on greetings/animations Two types of greeting/animation screens can be displayed when the phone is turned on: • No greeting (standard powering on screen display animation). • Text greeting (standard powering on screen with text greeting). The type of greeting to display can be selected as follows: •...
  • Page 36: Animation

    Animation You can select one of the two available animations available in your phone: • From the main menu, select Settings • Use the navigation keys to highlight either confirm the selection and turn on the radio button. Brightness To alter the brightness of your phone's display screen, use the following procedure: •...
  • Page 37: Screen Display

    until the 2nd-LCD screen reaches a suitable contrast level. • Press Left Softkey to save any contrast changes or press phone returns to the menu screen. 2nd-LCD Calls The Calls screen allows you to activate select > Settings Calls Call diversion You may preset your phone to divert incoming calls to a specified phone number for the following conditions: •...
  • Page 38: Call Waiting

    allows you to check the current divert status for all the different conditions. Status check • From the main menu, select Settings network transmits and displays all the call divert status previously set. call diverts allows you to clear all call diverts that has been set previously. Cancel all •...
  • Page 39: Change Pins

    • Phone code (provided along with the phone and have to be entered at the first security setting) If you forget any of these codes, ALWAYS contact your service provider as they are the ONLY source for your codes. Change PINs The PIN will be requested most of the times when the phone is switched on.
  • Page 40: Fixed Dialing

    permitted. However calls can still be made to your home country when you're abroad) • All incoming (All incoming calls will be barred, including the forwarding of the calls to the mailbox) • When roaming (You will not be able to receive calls when you are outside your home network. This means that no charges will be incurred for incoming calls) To place restrictions on certain type of calls: From the main menu, select...
  • Page 41: Network Info

    Network Network info • From the main menu, select Settings • Use the navigation keys to highlight the network you want to connect to and press select. The screen will return to standby mode after a confirmation message is displayed. Choose network •...
  • Page 42: Connectivity

    • From the main menu select Settings GPRS Info • From the main menu, select Settings Transfer rate • From the main menu, select Settings ® input Please refer to page 47 for details. Reset settings To revert your phone to its default factory settings, select press Left Softkey.
  • Page 43: My Data

    My data You can use this menu function to manage all the pictures and sounds saved in the phone. You can playback sound, ringtones or display pictures/wallpapers downloaded from the Internet, or photos captured with the built-in camera function. From the main menu, select My data Photos and pictures The Photos and Pictures folders manage the photos and pictures in your phone respectively.
  • Page 44: Sounds

    This option allows you to delete the highlighted photo/picture file. Highlight delete the file. When the confirmation message appears, press to cancel the deletion. Delete all This option allows you to delete all the photo/picture files in the folder. Highlight to delete all the files.
  • Page 45 • Cell broadcast • Friends, Colleagues, Family, Biz partner, and VIP Highlight the type of call you want to set the ringtone and press list screen. Rename (for downloaded ringtone/melody) You can use the function to edit the file name for the selected ringtone/melody. Highlight Rename press Left...
  • Page 46: Text Entry

    Text Entry This section describes how you can enter text (letters, numbers and symbols). The same method of text entry can be used in all of the phone’s editing display. Mode change In the text entry screen, pressing the key can change the text entry mode in the normal text input or when T9 activated.
  • Page 47: Format

    Highlight and press Left Softkey Format • Highlight and press Text format Underline Strikethrough/Italics/Bold Highlight your selection and press beside the option. Continue with your selection and press the return to the previous Option menu. • Highlight and press Left Text color of your text message.
  • Page 48: Normal Text Input (Abc)

    • key: To toggle the different modes of text entry. • # key: To activate the symbol list; Press and hold to toggle T9 Normal text input (ABC) With the text entry screen is displayed, long press Use number keys to enter letters. For example, to enter e, press Other key functions •...
  • Page 49: Message

    Message From the main menu, select . Using this function, you can send and receive text messages with attached Message sound, image files, etc. The following folders in the menu have the following functions: Message • Inbox : The received messages are saved. (To enter, select •...
  • Page 50: Message Display Screen Options Menu

    & list of the received MMS. (available for Inbox and for MMS only) • Forward - Display the screen for the forwarding of the message. (available for Inbox only) Edit • Edit - Display the message in the Edit • Delete - Delete the highlighted message •...
  • Page 51: Mms Edit Screen Options Menu

    When creating an MMS in the screen, press Edit • Send - Send the edited MMS and subsequently save it in the • Store - Save the edited MMS in the • View details - Display details of the • Page timing - Edit the timing ( Slide timer •...
  • Page 52: To Read A Message

    Select from the main menu or press Message • Press Left Softkey to display the message list of the highlighted mailbox ( • Highlight the message to be read and press contents will be displayed. Creating and sending a message The following describes the operations related to creating and sending a message.
  • Page 53: Useful Tips For Sms, Ems, And Mms

    sending, the MMS will be saved in the To reply SMS to a received message Select from the main menu or press Message • Select from the menu screen. Highlight the message to reply to, press Inbox Message Option menu. Highlight Reply via SMS •...
  • Page 54: Predefined Text

    Predefined text From the main menu, select Message messages will be displayed. Highlight on the desired message and press • Highlight and press Left Softkey Select press Left Softkey to either Send and save Message settings The following describes the setting items for SMS/EMS settings, MMS settings and Cell broadcast settings: SMS/EMS settings From the main menu, select >...
  • Page 55: Mms Setting - Send Options

    • Use the navigation keys to highlight tick in the check box indicates that direct reply is activated. SMS via GPRS • Use the navigation keys to highlight The tick in the check box indicates that this function is activated. MMS setting - Send options Select from the main menu or press...
  • Page 56: Memory Status

    Memory status The available memory and the used-up memory will be displayed. • With the standby screen displayed, press • Select to display the SMS memory status of the phone and the SIM, MMS memory status. Memory status Cell broadcast settings From the main menu, select >...
  • Page 57: Wap Service

    • JAVA application NEC WAP site Your phone can now access the NEC WAP website at www.necdream.com.cn. You can select and download the desired content from the wide variety available. Further information For more details, visit www.necdream.com.cn on your PC, or your phone.
  • Page 58: Wap Browser

    WAP browser navigation keys to highlight the following options in the browser menu and press the tick Softkey) to confirm: Home The first WAP page that will be displayed after a connection is established. Bookmarks Fast access to a maximum of 100 URLs which will be stored in the phone. Save Items Save the items in the displayed webpage.
  • Page 59: Connectivity Profiles

    WAP setup Connectivity profiles Your phone had been preset with a list of GPRS and CSD WAP proxy of the different mobile service providers. To display the list of available connections, you can use the following procedure: From the main menu, select Settings network service providers.
  • Page 60 navigation keys to scroll between the using the text editor. Press Right Softkey made. Linger time The linger time will cause the connection to be broken if the connection has not been used for a preset amount of time. At the field, key in the new time using the text editor.
  • Page 61: Connect To The Default Homepage

    Logging on to WAP site There are two types of WAP connection: • Connect to the default Homepage • Connect to a specific URL or bookmarked URLs. Connect to the default homepage From the main menu, select WAP Service Connect to a specific URL or bookmarked URLs From the main menu, select WAP Service Press...
  • Page 62: Taking A Picture

    The integrated digital camera in the phone allows you to take photos and send them out via the Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) or as an e-mail attachment. The photos will be stored in JPG format in the phone, and can be viewed by most picture viewing programs. Taking a picture To take and save a picture inside your phone, use the following procedure: •...
  • Page 63: Self Timer

    Camera option menu (before taking a picture) Press Left Softkey from the Camera finder Self timer • Highlight and press Left Softkey Self timer seconds after Sidekey is pressed during picture taking. Twilight • Highlight this function and press increased during photo taking due to the poor light conditions. Close up •...
  • Page 64: Image Quality

    • Highlight and press the Image quality be set as . Use the Fine Normal Economy pressing Left Softkey. • ' quality photo implies that the photos taken will be of better quality. However, the total number of Fine pictures that can be taken will be reduced. Effect •...
  • Page 65: View Finder

    Camera option menu (after saving a picture) View finder • By selecting this menu, you can return to the Send as MMS • By selecting this menu, you can attach the saved picture to an MMS. Set as wallpaper • By selecting this menu, you can set the saved picture as the wallpaper.
  • Page 66: Phonebook

    Phonebook Lists Your phone can store up to 8 different contacts phonebooks: • Personal directories (ADN) in SIM • Personal directories (ADR) in your phone memory (Phone) • Own number • Fixed dialing numbers (FDN) • Service dialing numbers (SDN) •...
  • Page 67: Starting And Recall Stored Number

    Storing numbers & name in phonebook Starting and recall stored number The phone numbers in your personal phonebook can be located and then called using one of the following methods: Alphabetical contacts phonebook list From the main menu, select Phonebook •...
  • Page 68: Group

    Name Home number Location • Use the navigation keys to highlight the fields to be edited. • Use the text editing feature to make any changes necessary to the name or number and then press Softkey to save the changes and return to the previous screen and re-display the contact details. Phone memory edit function can be used to alter the existing information in a phone memory record.
  • Page 69 display the Option menu. Select Rename group changes to the name and press Left Softkey return to the standby screen. Add a phone contact to a group With the group function, it is now possible to allocate specific members to be under a certain group. For example work, golf, and family, etc.
  • Page 70: Move/Copy A Record Between Locations

    When any phonebook record is highlighted, press confirmation screen displays. Press Left Softkey Press key to return to the standby screen. Move/copy a record between locations When any phonebook record in the SIM phonebook is displayed, use the and press Left Softkey to edit.
  • Page 71: Own Number

    Own number menu allows you to enter your own numbers. To add an entry, use the following procedure: Own number • From the main menu, select Phonebook • Press navigation key until Own number • Use the navigation keys to select one of the <Empty> slots and press Option menu.
  • Page 72: Java

    ™ You can download Java from WAP sites and etc. and run these in your phone. The downloaded Java applications are saved under this function. Java ™ From the main menu, select . Alternatively, you can press and hold Java ™...
  • Page 73: Open

    Folders option menu After you highlight a folder, press Left Softkey Open ™ Select to display the list of Java Open New folder Highlight and press Left Softkey New Folder Rename Highlight and press Left Softkey Rename Delete Highlight and press Left Softkey Delete Highlight...
  • Page 74: Accessory

    Accessory From the main menu, select Accessory • Camera • Organization (Scheduler, ToDo list, Notepad) • Clock (Alarm clock, Auto off, Auto on, Countdown, Stopwatch) • Calculation (Calculator, Currency conv.) • Composer • Voice memo • PC sync Camera For details on the camera function, please refer to “Camera” on page 62. Scheduler From the main menu, select Accessory...
  • Page 75: Todo List

    An option menu is displayed when an existing agenda is selected and described below: • View Display the details of the selected agenda. • Activate/Deactivate Activate or deactivate the alarm for the agenda. • Edit Display an edit screen for the highlighted agenda. Use the ferent choices in the different fields to edit the agenda settings and use the along the different fields.
  • Page 76 change the reoccurrence of the appointment: • If you choose , you can toggle On/Off, the required days of the week by highlighting and pressing Weekly Right Softkey. To save the settings, press • Edit the Start date Start time End date •...
  • Page 77: Alarm Clock

    Notepad The notepad application allows you to write text files and save them in your phone as reference. From the main menu, select Accessory the existing notes or highlight <Add new> Notepad option menus Highlight an existing note and press Left Softkey described below: •...
  • Page 78: Countdown

    Auto off When this function is activated, the phone will be automatically switched off at the pre-set time everyday. • From the main menu, select Accessory • Press Right Softkey or use • navigation key to move down to the time.
  • Page 79: Calculator

    Stopwatch From the main menu, select Accessory the stopwatch. • Press Left Softkey to start the timing. To register the first timing, press timing, press Left Softkey again. • To register only one timing with the stopwatch, press • To reset all time counters, press Left Calculator You can perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers with the calculator function.
  • Page 80: Currency Converter

    • Press the navigation key. • Input 37. • Press Left Softkey. • The answer 89 appears in the calculation field. Deleting a digit To delete a digit, press Right Softkey. Deleting all digits • To delete all digits input, press and hold Currency converter From the main menu, select Accessory...
  • Page 81: Voice Memo

    • After composing, press Left Softkey • Press key to exit the composed melody and press tracks. Voice memo The Voice memo function allows you to record up to 50 seconds of sound/voice (at the lowest data rate) using your phone’s microphone.
  • Page 82: Index

    Index Accepting a Call ...24 ADN...66 Alarm clock...77 Alternate Line Service (ALS)...30 Any key answer...29 Auto answer ...34 Auto network ...41 Auto off...78 Auto on...78 CB languages... 56 auto redial ...38 Cell broadcast... 54, 56 Band select ...41, 42 Bar calls ...39 Change PINs ...
  • Page 83 Ringer setting ...33 Ringer volume ...34 Outbox ... 49 Roaming...40 Password ... 18 Scheduler ...74 Personalizing settings... 29 Phone lock ... 39 Scratchpad number...70 Phone memory edit... 68 Phone mode Car ... 32 SDN...66 Meeting ... 32 Security settings...38 Pocket ... 32 Server address...59 Phone modes...

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