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User Manual verykool™ i280 Mobile Phone User Manual Improvements and changes to this guide due to typographical...
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User Manual errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to the programs and/or equipment, may be made by verykool™ USA, Inc. at any time without notice.
User Manual Contents I Safety Information ................9 II Before Using Your Phone ............. 11 verykool™ i280 Mobile phone layout ........12 1.1 Phone Front ..............12 1.2 Phone Rear ............... 13 1.3 Description of Buttons and Keys ........14 LCD ..................
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User Manual 3.2 Touch keyboard input ............28 Call function ................30 4.1 To dial a call ..............32 4.2 To dial international numbers ........... 34 4.3 To insert a pause when dialing (for extensions) ....35 4.4 Using speed dial ............... 37 4.5 Fixed Dialing ..............
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User Manual Contacts ................... 44 5.1 To search Contacts ............44 5.2 To add an entry ..............45 5.3 Contact Item Options ............46 5.4 To delete/copy/move contact entries by batch ....46 5.5 To import/export Contact entries ........46 5.6 To set Caller Group ............
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User Manual STK for Operator ..............65 Call Logs .................. 65 Browser ..................67 Tools ..................67 7.1 E-Book ................67 7.2 Calendar ................68 7.3 To Do List ................ 68 7.4 Alarm clock ..............68 7.5 World clock ..............69 7.6 Calculator .................
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User Manual 9.4 Video Player ..............78 9.5 FM Radio ................. 80 9.6 Schedule FM Recording ........... 80 9.7 Camera ................80 9.8 Image ................81 9.9 Sound Recorder ..............83 10. Settings ..................83 10.1 Phone Setup ..............83 10.2 User Profiles ..............
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User Manual 1.2 PIN Code ................ 103 1.3 PIN2 Code ..............103 1.4 PUK Code ..............103 1.5 PUK2 Code ..............104 1.6 Limited password ............104 Health and safety information ..........105 2.1 Battery ................105 2.2 Vehicle Use ..............105 2.3 Usage environment ............
User Manual I Safety Information Please read the following instructions carefully and comply with them to avoid danger and any violation of law. For detailed information of safety, please refer to Section VII 2. Health and Safety Information.
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Reasonable use Avoid touching the antenna. Use phone in the normal position (near your ears). Accessories and batteries Use only verykool™ i280 original batteries, chargers and other related accessories. Professional service Must be installed or maintained by trained personnel.
Your verykool™ i280 is a candy bar TV phone with state-of-the-art design and various useful features such as a 2.8” TFT touch-screen display and a 3.0 Megapixel camera.
User Manual Your verykool™ i280 mobile phone complies with the technical specifications of GSM/Edge. 1. verykool™ i280 Mobile phone layout Phone Front...
User Manual Description of Buttons and Keys Function when pressed from standby screen SEND key List dialed calls HOME key Quickly return to main menu END key Return to standby screen POWER key Quickly return to standby mode and lock the...
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User Manual right under the operating window.
User Manual 2. LCD 2.1 LCD Description Scale Description Status Bar Displays various status icons Content Section Displays the network provider, time, date, events and other information Quick Key Menu Displays Shortcuts to the phone’s basic functions...
User Manual 2.2 Icon Description Icon Description Shows the signal strength. More bars means a stronger signal Shows current battery charge level Appears when the phone is set to mute during a call Indicates that the phone is roaming on other network...
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User Manual EDGE/GPRS is set to “Always Connected”. If it is set to “Connect on Demand”, the icon will not appear EDGE/GPRS is in use Icon Description The phone has detected the microSD card Earphones are plugged in...
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User Manual The alert is set to None. “None” means the phone will alert with light only, without sound and vibration...
User Manual III Basic Functions 1. Power On/Off mobile phone Press and hold the POWER key to turn phone On/Off. 2. Inserting the battery, SIM card and memory card When you apply for network service, you receive a SIM card containing your proprietary information, such as PIN Code and available service options.
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User Manual 2. Slide down and remove the battery cover. 3. Lift the battery from the microSD side of the phone to remove 4. Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot: Place the SIM card’s metal contact point face down, match to the correct contact position in the SIM slot.
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User Manual 2. The microSD card metal contact points should always face up. 3. To remove the microSD, gently push the memory card inwards, release and the card will automatically spring out. You can now remove the memory card.
User Manual 3. Charging the battery Note: Your mobile phone battery has been charged to 50% capacity and can be used immediately. However, it is best to charge it for 4 hours before the first time of use, and charge the second time only after using the phone until the battery has been fully discharged.
User Manual become warm when charging. 3. When not charging, please unplug the charger from the AC power supply and disconnect the phone from the charger. IV Quick User Manual 1. Screen and touch keypad lock Auto Lock: When the backlight automatically turns off, the screen and keypad will also be locked at the same time.
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User Manual key to partially illuminate the screen, and then press one fish to unlock and fully light up the keypad and screen. If Interactive Unlock Screen is off, press POWER key to unlock the phone directly (the screen will be fully lighted and the keypad activated).
User Manual 2. Change the alert mode quickly There are two ways to change the alert mode of a user profile: In standby mode, press the SIDE UP/DOWN key to increase or decrease the ring tone volume of the current user profile. Drop the volume to “0”...
User Manual similar letters in for your selection. 2 The entered letters are shown on the right-hand area. At the same time, the phone will match the most similar words associated with the letters you have just entered, and only show the first five words which are the most recently used words in the phone database.
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User Manual Smart English 1. The phone will display the most similar words associated with the letters you have just entered, speeding up the input. 2. To place your typed letters in the textbox, press 3. To view the previous or next matched word, press 4.
User Manual you input the symbol. 4. Call function You can dial and receive calls when network provider signals are shown on the display screen. This function has three interfaces: dialing, receiving and sending a call. The message bar on the top left corner of display screen shows the network signal strength.
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User Manual On some screens such as inputting PIN code or phone lock code, you can press the Right Soft Key “SOS” to dial out the preset emergency number 911 directly. Emergency call service may not work in all regions or...
User Manual To dial a call Press the phone icon from the standby screen to display the dial pad. Operation of the dial pad: 1. Press to view the call logs, then select the number you want to dial by pressing it.
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User Manual 7. Press the SEND key to dial the number. 8. Press the HOME key to enter the main menu.
“+” symbol which can be used from any country. You must still dial the country code for the country you are trying to reach. To make an international call on your verykool™ i280 mobile phone: 1. Press to open the touch dial pad.
User Manual To insert a pause when dialing (for extensions) This phone supports two ways to dial an extension number with a pause symbol: To dial the phone number and extension number with an automatic pause between them: 1.
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User Manual 1. From the standby screen, open the dial pad and input the desired phone number. 2. Press three times to input the pause symbol “W”. 3. Input the desired extension number. 4. Press the SEND key or press...
User Manual Using speed dial You can specify speed dial numbers for frequently used phone numbers: 1. Press and hold the numerical keys 2-9 on the touch dial pad to display a corresponding phone number. 2. Press SEND key to dial the phone number.
User Manual When the Fixed Dialing function is activated, from the Fixed Dialing List, you can only see the SIM card entries that have been set in the Fixed Dialing section. When the Fixed Dialing function is activated, you can still dial emergency numbers.
User Manual contact from the list and press the SEND key to dial. If the entry contains more than one number, the number selection screen will be displayed. You can select one number to dial. To answer a call When a call comes in, if an entry in Contacts corresponds to the caller’s phone number, the related contact information will be...
User Manual To send SMS when a call is incoming If it is not convenient for you to answer an incoming call, you can send an SMS to the caller. From the incoming call screen, after you press “Silence”, the Right Soft Key will be “SMS”.
User Manual 4.13 DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tone During a call, you can select to turn on or off the DTMF tone. When the DTMF tone is turned off, the digits input will not be regarded as a DTMF signal response.
User Manual 4.16 Call Waiting This function allows you to put the current call on hold and then answer a second one. This function needs the support from the local network. In some areas, you can use the function only after you apply with the local network operator.
User Manual 4.17 Three-party Calling Three-party Calling, also called a multiparty call or a conference call, is a service based on call waiting. This function needs support from the local network. In some areas, you can use the function only after you apply with the local network operator.
User Manual separate the selected member in the conference. After a conference is formed, if you press END key, you will end all calls. 5. Contacts You can store names and phone numbers either on the phone’s internal memory or on the SIM card. The phone memory stores up to...
User Manual type: If you type “a”, all entries relative initial “a” such as “amy” and “andy” will be shown; continuing to enter “n”, then all entries relative initial “an” will only be shown, such as “ andy”.
User Manual New Contact”. Edit your contact information and then select the location for saving. You can edit the name and other related information of each contact. You may set the number of columns in Contacts Settings Fields.
User Manual Contact entries by batch to Downloads or import them in .vcf format. Export to File: To export all the entries stored in the phone memory and SIM cards to the “Contacts” folder under Downloads. The existing data in this folder will be deleted before exporting.
User Manual V Menu Functions 1. Menu Tree Main Menu First-level menu Second-level menu 1 Messages 1 SMS 1 Write Message 2 Inbox 3 Outbox 4 Drafts 5 Template 6 Message Settings 2 MMS 1 Write MMS 2 Inbox...
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User Manual 2 Chat Room 2 5 Voice Mail 6 My Folder Main Menu First-level menu Second-level menu 1 Games 1 Five Ball 2 Puzzle Games 3 Magic Sushi 4 Game Setting 2 Java 3 Java Settings 4 Java Default Security 1 Third Party...
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User Manual Main Menu First-level menu Second-level menu 6 Tools 1 E-Book 2 Calendar 3 To Do List 4 Alarm 5 World Clock 6 Calculator 7 Unit Converter 1 Weight 2 Length 3 Volume 4 Temperature 5 Velocity...
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User Manual Main Menu First-level menu Second-level menu 8 Multimedia 1 Audio Player 2 TV 3 Video Recorder 4 Video Player 5 FM Radio 6 Schedule FM Record 7 Camera 8 Image 9 Sound Recorder 9 Settings 1 Phone Setup...
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User Manual Main Menu First-level menu Second-level menu 9 Settings 3 Call Setup 1 Caller ID 2 Call Waiting 3 Call Divert 4 Call Barring 5 Call Time Reminder 6 Call Time Display 7 Auto Redial 4 Network Setup...
User Manual 2. Messages The SMS menu has 6 options: Write Message, Inbox, Outbox, Drafts, Template and Message Settings. Write Message: 1. Press “Write Message” to begin a new SMS message. A text box and the on-screen touch keyboard will appear.
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User Manual Use Template: To select a phrase from the list and insert it in the SMS. Insert PHB Number: To select a contact from Contacts and insert its number in current SMS. Insert PHB Name: To select a contact from Contacts and insert the name in current SMS.
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User Manual Forward, Use Number, Use URL, Use Email Address, Chat, Copy To and Move To. (“Copy To” /”Move To” means to copy/move the chosen message to the memory card.) Outbox: Stores messages that have been sent. In the message list, press Left Soft Key to choose the View, Delete, Multi Delete, Delete All operations.
User Manual operations in the options menu: Edit, Delete, Use Number, Use URL and Use Email Address. Template: The phone has preset frequently used phrases which may be selected and added to the text when you are editing SMS. Preset phrases may be modified.
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User Manual are sent through the MMS center to another mobile phone or an e-mail account. This phone supports sending and receiving MMS by GPRS. The MMS menu includes 6 options: Write MMS, Inbox, Outbox, Drafts, Template and MMS Settings.
User Manual Options and Exit. Inbox: This allows you to read the MMS you have received. Outbox: Stores sent and saved MMS or MMS that failed to send (because of poor network or bad connection, for example). Drafts: Stores the MMS you have created and edited but not yet sent.
User Manual After setting up an account, you will be able to access the Send and Receive, Write Email, Inbox, Unsent, Sent, Drafts, Template and Email Profile menus. Write email: 1. To/CC/BCC: Insert the e-mail address of the recipients.
User Manual Voice Mail This function is enabled by your Network service provider, the mailbox number must be set up prior to use. 1. Edit the name and the number of voice mail server. The voice mail server number is supplied by the network service provider.
User Manual 3. Fun and Games Games There are 3 games preloaded (Five Ball, Magic Sushi and Puzzle) Settings can be change1d in Game Settings (Sound Effect, etc). Before play you can choose the Game Level or view Best scores.
User Manual Java to find and run it. 4. STK for Operator This function is provided by your network service provider. Available options depend on the different services provided by the different mobile manufacturers. If the SIM card and network supplier do not support the service, the function will be not available.
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User Manual of the SIM card. Each Missed Call, Dialed Call, Received Call can be dialed directly by pressing the SEND key. Select Call History to see the call time, and select “Options” for the following operations: Delete: Delete current item.
User Manual SMS counter: View the number of short messages you have sent and received. GPRS Counter: Voice/Data usage of GPRS. 6. Browser You can use the WAP browser to surf on the network. WAP browsers require GPRS support.
User Manual then download “.txt” or “.pdb” files to it via USB data cable. Enter by Menu Tools “E-book”, then you can select a file to browse. Calendar You can view the calendar by month, jump to specific dates, and view schedules.
User Manual settings in User Profile. World clock View the local time of various cities and districts of the world. Use the stylus to move the cursor and view different time zones. Calculator This function allows you to make simple calculations on numbers up to 12 digits.
User Manual 1. First set the ratio of the target currency to the original currency. 2. Switch the rate, and then enter the sum of the currency to convert from. 3. Press “OK” to view the result. Health This function allows you to view your health status.
User Manual nWay stopwatch: Multi-way stopwatch is used for timing sports. Press the corresponding arrows (up, down, left, right) to activate the sub-timing. The main timing will continue to add. 8. Downloads Use this function to manage the files and folders in phone memory or extended card storage.
User Manual for both incoming calls and alarms. The supported picture file formats are BMP, JPG and GIF. Pictures can be used as Wallpaper, Screen Saver, and Photo Caller The supported video file formats are MP4 and 3GP.
User Manual Audio Player Audio Player play audio files MP3/AWB/AMR/WAV/MIDI/AIF/AAC format stored in “Music” folder under Downloads. Create a playlist: Before enjoying music for the first time, you need to create a playlist. Depending on your settings, the playlist can be a list of tracks or a list of folders.
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User Manual 3. Add new tracks from Downloads, or delete tracks from the playlist. Player Setup: 1. Set load path to either internal phone memory or microSD memory card. 2. Set whether to activate the List Auto Gen.
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User Manual Bluetooth Setup: 1. Set whether to activate BT Stereo Output. 2 Set whether to select BT Stereo Headset. When playing: 1. Press SIDE UP/DOWN key or press to adjust the volume; 2. Press to play the previous/ next track;...
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User Manual Rings are the list of ringtones selectable in the profile mode setup. You can select a single track and add it to the Rings: On the playlist screen, select a track and select Options > Add to Rings.
User Manual Manual search: Directly input a channel number of a familiar channel and play it. Schedule Recording: Set up the specific time period for recording TV; Set the channel for timing record; Set whether to record audio or not.
User Manual The Video Recorder settings include: Run VideoPlayer: Switch to the Video Player. Camcorder Settings: Set White Balance, EV, Night Mode, Banding. Video Setting: Set Video Size, Video Quality, File Size Limit, Recording Time Limit, Record Audio, and Encoding Format.
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User Manual Delete: Delete the current file. Delete All Files: Delete all files. Sorting: Sort files by Name, Type, Date or Size. Storage: Select whether to look in the phone or memory card. On the video player screen: Press to begin playing;...
User Manual FM Radio The Headset needs to be plugged in for using the FM Radio. After inserting the headset, select FM Radio. Play, search, search channels automatically or manually, set background play on/off, and Loud Speaker on/off, storage path for recording, as shown on the display menus.
User Manual Camera settings: Set the camera parameters according to your personal preferences. Image settings: Set the size and quality of the photo. White Balance: Select different settings for different light sources when taking photos. Scene mode: You can select auto or night scene mode.
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User Manual taken and the pictures downloaded from a PC. 1. In entry list, press “Options” to choose the following operations: View: to browse the selected pictures. Browse Style: set the browse style to List or Matrix. Send: set the selected picture as wallpaper, screen saver or the photo caller ID of a Contacts entry.
User Manual : Send the picture to another compatible device via Bluetooth. : Set the picture as wallpaper. : Delete the picture. : Back. Sound Recorder Features such as Record, Play, Append, Send, Rename, Delete, Delete All and Settings can be accessed by pressing Left Soft Key. The default folder is the “Voice Recordings”...
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User Manual the system will set the language based on your SIM card. Speed Dial: Enable or disable the speed dial function, and edit speed dial lists. Once set up, press and hold one key on the dial pad and the stored number will be dialed.
User Manual Webcam: Use this phone as a web camera (requires installation of the webcam driver). Light Setting: LCD Backlight: Setup Brightness of LCD Backlight and Time. 10.2 User Profiles There are 6 user profiles: General, Meeting, Outdoor, Indoor, Headset, and Bluetooth.
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User Manual Customize each profile: Tone Setup: Individual settings for Incoming Call, Alarm, Power On, Power Off, Message Tone and Keypad Tone. Alert Type: Ring, Vibrate Only, Vibrate and Ring, Vibrate then Ring, None. (“None” means the phone will alert with light only, without sound and vibration.)
User Manual From the standby screen, press to open the dial pad. Press and hold on the dial pad to switch to Vibrate mode, press again to restore original mode. Phone will switch into headset mode when a headset is plugged into phone.
User Manual Land Mobile Network). Incoming Calls: Call barring All Calls while Roaming. Cancel All: To cancel all settings, a password is required. Change Barring PW: To change the password for call barring. The old password (provided by your network provider) is required.
User Manual 10.5 Security Setup This menu allows you to establish security items for your phone, to prevent the illegal use of your phone or SIM card. Refer to SIM and Phone Lock below. SIM Lock: When switching the phone on, the PIN lock password input will be required, otherwise the SIM card will not be recognized.
Edit the relevant information about GPRS (network services). You have at most 10 accounts available to be set. Bluetooth: Your i280 phone includes built-in Bluetooth technology compliant with Bluetooth Specification 1.2 supporting the following profiles: Hands-free Profile, SPP Profile, OPP Profile,...
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User Manual You can connect wirelessly to other compatible devices with Bluetooth technology. Compatible devices may include hands-free Bluetooth devices, Bluetooth-compatible PCs or other Bluetooth phones. Via a Bluetooth connection, you can exchange images, music and sound clips, video clips, and vCards or vCalendars.
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User Manual Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Your computer must support Bluetooth HID Profile. My Device: You can select this option to view the previously paired devices. All paired devices will be listed here to enable you to have the following operations: connect, disconnect, rename, delete, delete all, service record and search new device.
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User Manual required when transmitting files between your phone and other devices or when the phone is connected to other devices as the FTP server (that is sharing files with other devices via FTP) Audio path: To choose the call voice through the phone or the BT headset.
User Manual automatically disconnected after the transmission is completed. 10.7 Phone Info View or edit the number and name of this mobile phone. You can also view the IMEI. 10.8 Restore Factory Settings Some function settings can be reset to factory settings by this option.
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User Manual Check the battery charge level. Cannot connect to Weak signal, move where the signal is the network strong and try again. Outside network provider coverage area. SIM card is not activated, contact your network provider.
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User Manual Causes and solutions Phone shows Check SIM Card (insert SIM card), message when verify that the SIM card is inserted correctly. powered on Locked. Automatic lock function is enabled, password must be entered before using. Enter PIN. SIM Lock is activated, PIN Code must be entered.
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User Manual Check if you are trying to make calls during a busy time.
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User Manual Causes and solutions Battery discharges Standby time depends on the network quickly in standby system settings; mode If you are in a place with poor signal, your phone will aggressively seek network connections, and the standby time may be reduced.
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User Manual Check validity of the SIM card. Check if there are any call limits set up. Check if fixed dial is enabled.
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User Manual Causes and solutions Cannot receive calls Check whether phone is on and connected to the network. Verify your payments to your network provider are up to date. Check validity of the SIM card. Check if there are any call limits set up.
User Manual Note: If the above guide does not help you, please check: The Model and serial number of the phone Warranty information Details of the problem you are having. Then contact your local distributor or Customer Service Center.
User Manual the phone, please change the password of the phone. Please keep a record of your password safe so that you don’t lose or forget it. PIN Code The PIN Code (Personal Identification code) can prevent the SIM card from unauthorized use.
User Manual Codes. The PUK Code will be provided with the SIM card. If it was not provided to you, please contact your network provider for assistance. If the wrong PUK Code is entered ten consecutive times, the SIM card will be permanently locked.
User Manual for use. The password can be obtained from your service provider. 2. Health and safety information Battery Don’t short circuit batteries, as they may be damaged and generate excessive heat. Do not store the phone or battery in a high temperature location or near a fireplace that may cause it to explode.
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User Manual Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a hands-free kit with an external antenna is available. Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
User Manual Note: Please check if the phone is set to power on automatically, and make sure it does not power on while on board an aircraft. Usage environment You should comply with any special regulations wherever you are, and stop using your mobile phone when it may cause danger.
User Manual recommends that a minimum separation of six (6) inches (15cm) be maintained between a cellular phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. Some digital mobile phones including your phone may interfere with some hearing aids. For more information, contact the device manufacturer.
Note: Please refer to a verykool™ authorized service center for any technical maintenance of your phone. 3. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure and SAR This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
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User Manual 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
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SAR value for later products; in all cases, products are designed to be within the guidelines. The highest SAR value for this i280 model phone when tested for use on the Right cheek were 0.694 mW/g.
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User Manual For body-worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when the handset is positioned a minimum of 15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the handset.
User Manual from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. 4. Definition of Terms The following terms are used in the manual. Call Limitation Limit the outgoing and incoming calls.
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User Manual International Standard of Cellular mobile communication can ensure compatibility between different network providers. Establish conference calls that allow up to 5 participants simultaneously. Roaming Use mobile phone outside of local service area SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card) SIM cards contain a CMOS chip, which contains information of (network information, and users’...
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User Manual Voice Mail Server Computer answering service: It will automatically answer your phone (your own voice can be used), send greetings and record information when you cannot answer a call. Other GPRS General Packet Radio Service EDGE...
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