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Related Documentation The following documents, available from MST, include information relevant to the configuration and operation of the MP70 MinePhone: • MinePhone Administrator Guide • MinePhone MP70 User Guide • ICA Administration Console User Manual •...
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About this Guide Additional Support For additional support please visit our website: http://www.minesite.com.au/ Note: The information provided in this document ("Information") is presented in good faith and believed to be correct as at the date of this document. MST makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the Information.
Chapter Product Overview This chapter describes the features of the MP70 MinePhone and the charging dock. Note: The MP70 series includes both the yellow MP70 for Intrinsically Safe environments, and the orange MP71 for Hard Rock environments, which supercedes the discontinued Hard Rock MP70. Unless otherwise specified, all references to the MP70 apply equally to the MP71.
Product Overview 12. Approvals label - IEC / MSHA approvals label. 13. Left softkey / Call - Left selection on the display or answer a call. 14. Keypad - Keypad for entering contact numbers and text messaging. 15. Navigation key - Moves selection up or down when accessing the phone menu. 16.
Product Overview 1.3 Charging the MinePhone The MinePhone has an internal battery providing up to 48 hours standby and 4 hours talk time. It can be charged using the supplied charging dock and power adaptor, which can operate at 110-240v AC. The charger should be placed in a well ventilated, non-hazardous area with access to power.
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Product Overview 4. The red indicator light will show if the battery is flat or less than fully charged. If the handset is flat, charging time will take about 3 hours. 5. The green indicator light will come on when the handset is fully charged. Revision A MP70 Quick Start Guide...
Chapter User Basics This chapter describes the most commonly used functions of the phone. 2.1 Switching the MinePhone On and Off To turn on the phone: 1. Press and hold down the Power button for 3 seconds. A splash screen briefly displays the hardware (PCB), firmware (FW) and resource file (RES) versions.
User Basics 2.2 Accessing Menu Features To access the menu: 1. Press the left softkey below the Menu option on the Home screen. 2. Use the vertical Navigation keys to scroll up and down the phone menu. MP70 Quick Start Guide Revision A...
User Basics 2.3 Changing the Speaker Volume There are three options for changing the speaker volume as described below. 1. Adjusting speaker volume during a call: a) Use the vertical Navigation keys to adjust the volume. 2. Changing the speaker volume for phone calls: a) Select Menu on the Home screen, scroll to the Sound option and press Select.
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User Basics b) Select Phone Call Volume. c) Adjust the volume level using the vertical Navigation keys, and select OK. 3. Changing speaker volume for Push To Talk (PTT) calls: a) Select Menu on the Home screen, scroll to the Sound option and press Select. MP70 Quick Start Guide Revision A...
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User Basics b) Select PTT Speaker Volume. c) Adjust the volume level with the vertical Navigation keys, and select OK. Revision A MP70 Quick Start Guide...
User Basics 2.4 Changing the Backlight Time and Brightness Context for the current task 1. To change the Backlight Time: a) Select Menu on the Home screen, scroll to the Settings option and press Select. b) Scroll to Backlight Time with the Navigation keys and press Select. c) Use the Navigation keys to select the desired backlight time and press Select.
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User Basics 2. To change the Backlight Brightness: a) Select Menu on the Home screen, scroll to the Settings option and click Select. b) Scroll to Backlight Brightness and press Select. c) Adjust the brightness using the Navigation keys, and press OK. Revision A MP70 Quick Start Guide...
User Basics Note: Lower screen brightness will reduce battery power consumption. 2.5 Writing a Text Message The MinePhone can use traditional or predictive text modes when writing text messages. When writing messages, press the * key to cycle between: • Numeric input displayed as a icon •...
User Basics Traditional text input Press a number key between 2 and 9 repeatedly until the required character appears. If the next character is located on the same key as the present one, wait until the cursor appears and enter the letter / number. Predictive text input The MinePhone has a built in dictionary for predictive text input.
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User Basics 2. Alternatively, messaging can be accessed via the Contact List: a) Select Contacts on the Home screen. b) Use the Navigation keys to scroll to the contact, or use keypad to type the contact number and press Select. c) If there are multiple numbers for the contact, select the correct one.
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User Basics d) Select Send Message and press Select. 3. Type the message using the keypad. 4. Select Option and press Send. Revision A MP70 Quick Start Guide...
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Chapter Voice Communications This chapter describes how to use the Push To Talk and phone calling features of the MinePhone. 3.1 Using Push To Talk The MinePhone's Push To Talk (PTT) feature is a "walkie talkie" style of communication using selectable PTT group channels. It can operate in three ways: Regular PTT Communication where one person talks and the other MinePhones in the same PTT group receive.
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Voice Communications 2. Press and hold the PTT button. Wait for the short beep before speaking. 3. When you have finished speaking, release the PTT button. This allows one of the recipients to talk back on the PTT group. MP70 Quick Start Guide Revision A...
Voice Communications 3.1.2 Broadcast Push To Talk To make a Broadcast Push To Talk call to all MinePhones on the network: 1. Change the PTT group channel to Channel: Broadcast. 2. Press and hold the PTT button. Wait for the 2 short beeps before speaking. Your transmission will be broadcast to all MinePhones.
Voice Communications Press and hold the Emergency button for 3 seconds. An emergency broadcast screen is displayed with a countdown to broadcast. 2. The emergency call is broadcast to all users for 30 seconds. To end the call, press and hold any key for 3 seconds.
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Voice Communications To make a call: 1. If you know the number of the person you are calling, use the keypad to type the number and press the Call button or left softkey. 2. To look up a number, select Contacts from the Home screen. 3.
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Voice Communications Note: The Contacts list cannot be edited in the MinePhone. They are managed by the System Administrator on the server side. 4. Select Option. 5. Select Call to make the call. To end the call press the End key. MP70 Quick Start Guide Revision A...
Voice Communications 3.2.2 Receive a Call To answer a call press the Call button. To end the call, press the End/Hang up button. Revision A MP70 Quick Start Guide...
Acronyms Acronym Meaning Access Point DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ImPact Communication Appliance Media Access Control Mine Site Technologies Network Time Protocol Push To Talk Peer to Peer Remote Speaker Microphone RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator Real Transport Protocol Session Initiation Protocol...
Appendix Hardware Warranty Mine Site Technologies provide a 12 month warranty for hardware supplied to the original purchaser. Mine Site Technologies warrants that the hardware supplied will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original purchase.
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1. GRANT OF LICENSE The MST firmware is licensed as follows: (a) Installation and Use Mine Site Technologies grants you the right to install and use copies of the MST firmware on associated MST hardware. (b) Backup Copies You may also make copies of the MST firmware if necessary for backup and archival purposes.
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'authorised users' use of or inability to use the MST firmware, even if Mine Site Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event will Mine Site Technologies be liable for loss of data or for indirect, special, incidental, consequential (including lost profit), or other damages based in contract, tort or otherwise.
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