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Thank you very much for choosing Amoi DF9, the irresistible
fashionable and elegant color screen mobile phones, especially for
younger. The DF9 is perfect integration of unparalleled contemporary
design and consummate precise craftsmanship, bringing you easy
communication, funny entertainment, as well as highlighting your
tastes.
Key features:
65536-dual TFT color screen (main128x128 /sub 96x64 pixels)
JAVA
MMS
Dictionary
64-polyphonic ringtone
7-color light indicator
CCD camera
Games, karaoke and nutrition analyse
Specifications:
GSM 900/1800MHz
HR, FR and EFR voice codec
SMS, STK
The manufacturer may, at any time and without notice, make changes or
improvements to the products offered, but provide necessary corrigendum with this
manual or release new version of this manual for the following lot. The Amoi logo
and trademark are the property of the manufacturer. May 2003
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  • Page 1 The manufacturer may, at any time and without notice, make changes or improvements to the products offered, but provide necessary corrigendum with this manual or release new version of this manual for the following lot. The Amoi logo and trademark are the property of the manufacturer. May 2003...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety precautions………………………………………….6 Getting Started……………………………………………8 Installing a SIM Card………………………………………8 Charging a Battery…………………………….……….…..11 Switching the Phone On/Off………………………………..14 Your Phones Mode………………………….……………...15 Key Description..............16 Display..................17 Call Function………………………………………………19 Making Calls……………………………………………..19 Making a Call From PhoneBook………………….………...19 Last Number Redialing…………………………………...…19 Making an International Call…….……………….………...20 Receiving Calls……………………………….…………...20 M i s s e d C a l l s …...
  • Page 3 Information……………………………………….………...31 Call List……………………………………………………32 Incoming……………….……………………………….…..32 Missed Calls.……………………………………………...32 Outgoing…………….……………………………………...32 Entering Text………………………………………………33 Changing Text Input Mode………………………………..34 eZi Pinyin Mode……………………………….………...34 eZi Stroke Mode………………………………….………...34 eZi English Mode…………………………………….…….34 ABC Mode……………………………….……...….…..36 abc Mode…………………………………….……...….…..37 Numeric/123 Mode…………………………………….…...37 Insert Symbol..…………………………………….……...37 Using User’s Dictionary…………………………………….38 Adding a Word to the Dictionary……………………………38 Deleting a Word from the Dictionary………….……………38 Using Menus………..……………………………..……..39 Accessing a Menu Function………………………………..39 List of Menu Functions…………………………………..40...
  • Page 4 Settings……………………………………………………...49 Clock…………….……………………………………..……49 Mobile Setting……..………………………..………………49 Call Setting………………………………………..………...50 Network……………………………………………………..53 Toolkit…...………………………………………………..54 Personal Info…….………………………………………..59 Entertainment………………………………………...…...65 PreferenceInformation……………………………..……...66 Access Codes……………………………………..……..…99 Using the Batteries………………………………..…….….66 Care and Maintenance……………………………..……….70 Glossary………..…………………………………..……….72 TroubeShooting..…………………………………..………77...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read these brief guidelines. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety comes first Do not use a hand-held mobile phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Remember that in some countries, it is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving. Switch off on aircraft Mobile phones can cause interference.
  • Page 6 Switch off in hospital Follow any regulations or rules. Switch phone off near medical equipment. Interference All wireless phones may be subject to radio interference, which may affect their performance. Accessories and batteries Use only approved accessories and batteries. Use sensibly Use only in the normal position (to ear).

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED You must insert the SIM card and charge the battery before you can use the phone. Installing a SIM Card When you subscribe to a mobile network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details (PIN, Phone book information, and so on).
  • Page 8 Slide the ivory lock in the SIM card holder as shown below to unlock the SIM card holder and lift it up. Insert the SIM card ensuring that the cut corner is at the top right and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone.
  • Page 9 Replace the card holder, and slide the ivory lock to lock the card holder. Reinstall the battery. To do so: Place the battery so that the tabs on it align to the notches at the bottom of the phone. Push the battery down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.

  • Page 10: Charging A Battery

    Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. You are provided with a travel adapter when buying the phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
  • Page 11 When the battery charge level gets low, you can see an empty battery icon at the top right of the display and a text notification. If the battery level gets too low, the phone will turn off automatically. Unfortunately, if this happen, you’ll lose whatever you are doing, including dropping your call. Watch the battery strength icon and make sure your battery is adequately charged.
  • Page 12 Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet. The colour indication of the LED on the charger is as follows: • Red: charging • Green: fully charged When charging is finished , unplug the power cord of the adapter from the AC outlet and remove the battery from the charger.

  • Page 13: Switching The Phone On/Off

    Switching the Phone On/Off Open the phone. Press and hold the key until switch the phone on. Enter your PIN , if you have one for your SIM card. Press the OK soft key, then your phone connects to the GSM network, and you’ll see the following idle screens on the main and Sub LCD respectively.

  • Page 14: Your Phones Mode

    Your Phone’s Mode Standby Mode Standby is the most basic state of your phone. The phone goes into Standby mode soon after you turn it on, or whenever you briefly press key. When your phone is in Standby mode, you will typically see the current date and time.

  • Page 15: Key Description

    Keys Description Description Two soft keys perform the functions indicated by the text above them (in the bottom line of the display). In the menu facility, scroll through the menu Options and Phonebook memory. In Standby mode, the key to use phonebook , the key to view the call records and the key to use SMS (Short Message...

  • Page 16: Display

    Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Area Description First Displays various icons line Displays messages, Middle instructions and any lines information that you enter Shows the functions Last currently assigned to the line two soft keys. Icons Signal strength: Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength.
  • Page 17 WAP Alert: Appears when a wap alert message has been received Battery status: Shows the level of battery. Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time.

  • Page 18: Call Function

    CALL FUNCTIONS Making Calls Before you can make or receive any calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network. 1. In Standby mode, enter the phone number. (If you make a mistake while dialing, use key to put the cursor to the right of the digit, press the right soft key to erase it;...

  • Page 19: Making An International Call

    Making International Calls 1. Press and hold the “0” key until a “+” sign appears in the display. 2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press the key to begin dialing. Receiving Calls When a call comes in, the phone alerts you by ringing and/or vibrating; The screen displays an incoming call message.

  • Page 20: M I S S E D C A L L

    Missed Calls When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen. To view the missed call immediately, press the left soft key, the number or the name is displayed, if available. Scroll through the missed calls, press to call the number.

  • Page 21: Call Menu

    Call Menu Many of the options you can use during a call if your network provide these services. During a call, press Option soft key to enter Call Menu. The options change in different conversation circumstance. The followings are the possible items. Mute You can switch microphone off and the caller can’t hear you.

  • Page 22: End All Calls

    End current call/ Answer new call You can end the current call and answer the new call. End current call/ Answer held call You can end the current call and answer the held call. End all calls Select it to end all the calls. Other Options in Call Menu You may also directly press the number-keys to choose the functions and press...

  • Page 23: Call Hold

    Call Hold If the networks supports this function you can dial another number while you have a call in progress. (1) Input the required number or find the required number Way 1: from telephone book and then press to make the second call.

  • Page 24: Phonebook

    Press 1 + x + to refuse one current number, repeat the operation to refuse more numbers (x means the number you choose to refuse ). Press to end the whole conference call. PHONEBOOK (NAMES) -24-...

  • Page 25: Storing A Phone Number In Pb

    You can store your phone numbers and the relative name in SIM card or in your phone memory. Phone memory can store 500 entries at the most; in every entry including a name, three phone numbers, one email addresses, one memo and one member group selection,one member ringtone selection,one member picture and LED color selection .
  • Page 26 Add to Local : (1) Select name and press left soft key to enter then input name and press left soft key to complete. (2) Enter three phone numbers by sequence (after input the first number, press Next soft key and then enter the second and the third number).

  • Page 27: Pb Menu

    PB Menu In the PB (PhoneBook) Menu, the following operations are available: Smart Dial This Option allows you to find an entry quickly in your PB. 1. When Smart Dial is highlighted, press Ok soft key to enter. 2. Input the correspondent numerical key of the desired name 3.

  • Page 28: N A M E S E A R C

    This Option allows you to find a Phonebook entry by searching from the list of all entries sorted by name. (1) Press the key until you find the desired entry from the list. (2) Press the key to dial the number or press the OK soft key for more details.

  • Page 29: Phbook Manager

    Change Name: Allows you to change the name of this group When Add contact is highlighted, press OK soft key. Choose the Local PB or SIM PB. Note: If the input position already exists, the phone will display "Message Full". PhBook Manager Copy ( Take “Local to SIM”...

  • Page 30: Information

    If the space of target PB is not enough for copy, only the front phone numbers will be copied until the target PB is full. If the name length of target PB is less than that of original PB, the exceeded part will lost.

  • Page 31: Call List

    or a code number. Country/Area Code Refer to City Code. Own Number Store the SIM card number of local phone for reference. CALL LIST In Standby mode, press the key to view the call list. With this function, the phone can record automatically 20 missed, received and dialed phone numbers respectively.

  • Page 32: Entering Text

    ENTERING TEXT When storing a name in the phonebook, creating your personal greetings or scheduling events in your calendar, you will need to enter text. You are provided with the following text input modes. • Pinyin • Stroke • English •...

  • Page 33: Changing Text Input Mode

    • Pinyin › eZi Pinyin mode • Stroke › eZi Stroke mode • eng › eZi English mode • ABC › ABC mode • abc › abc mode • 123 › Numeric mode Note: The current input method will be the same as the one you last used before you quite the input mode.
  • Page 34 In this manual for English-spoken users only, the details on how to use this text input method are omitted accordingly. If you want to know how to use the stroke input method, please contact your dealer. eZi English Mode This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter.

  • Page 35: Abc Mode

    For example, you press the 2 key three times quickly to display the character “C”, the 5 key two times quickly to display the character “L”. Note: When entering the same character twice (or a different character on the same key), just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move right automatically, and then select the next character.

  • Page 36: Abc Mode

    the alternative word. Numeric/123 Mode Numeric or 123 indicate numeric mode. It enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press keys corresponding to the desired digits, and manually switch back to the text entry mode of choice. Insert Symbol Symbolic mode enables you to enter symbols into a text message.

  • Page 37: Using User's Dictionary

    Then, the phone automatically switches back to the text entry mode used just prior to selecting Symbols mode. Tip: The alternate method to enter a common symbol is pressing the 1 key one or more times in the text entry mode. Using User’s Dictionary While entering a SMS message, you can use your own dictionary which allows you to add a new word-and then the word has a high...

  • Page 38: Using Menus

    In the screen of eZi text mode, press OK soft key. Use the key to scroll to List Dictionary and press OK soft key .You can see the list of the words you have added. Use the key to find the word you want to delete, and press the Options soft key.

  • Page 39: List Of Menu Functions

    settings. By shortcut The menus, submenus and setting options are numbered and you can access them by using their shortcut number. In Standby mode, press the Menu soft key. Within three seconds, key the index number of the menu function you want to access. Example: Setting the Clock function Press the Menu soft key, and key in 4, 1.

  • Page 40: Messages

    Information 1. MESSAGES 1-1. SMS The SMS (Short Message Service) function is network service and may not be supported by your network. You must obtain the number of the SMS center from your service provider. Mostly it is automatically available from your SIM. Two message boxes are available: Personal SM and Broadcasting SM.
  • Page 41 1-1-1. Inbox Inbox stores the messages that you have received, the one with ‘*’ is new message. .Press key to choose the desired message. .Press Ok soft key to view details of message. .Press ‘Option’ left soft key and you can operate as follows: Reply: reply to the sender.
  • Page 42 1-1-3. Write The text message can be made up of 160 characters at the most. After inputting the text message, press Ok soft key and you have the following options: Send: send the message. Send & Store: Allow you to save and send the message. Even if you fail sending, it can be stored in outbox.

  • Page 43: Voice Mail

    For example: Press ‘Select’ left soft key to select ‘Inbox’, You can delete all messages in the inbox. 1-3. Voice Mail This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing your voice mail (if provided by your network): Voice mail: Allow you to input the mailbox number obtained from your service provider.

  • Page 44: Data Service

    1-7-1. SMS Select this function and select ‘On’ . When you receive a Auto display: new message, it can display automatically. You can select ‘off ’to cancel this function. Allow you to store or change the number of your SMS SMS Center: center while sending messages.

  • Page 45: Sound&Display

    3.SOUND&DISPLAY 3-1. Music select You can select the music styles of your phone’s ringing and set the different profiles. 3-1-1. Incoming music. There are also 26 kinds of rings for you to choose : Press ▲▼key to scroll then Ok soft key to select. 3-1-2.SMS Music.
  • Page 46 when there is an incoming call. Scroll to the option you want, press ‘Ok’ soft key to confirm. 3-3. Ring Volume You can adjust the volume of ring. Press ▲key to increase volume and ▼ key to decrease . 3-4.standby interface Using this menu, you can customize the various settings for the display screen.
  • Page 47 3-5-2. Power Off Display You can select what will be displayed when the phone is switched off. Choose between Animation and Text. Animation: Press OK soft key to save your choice . Text: Displays your own greetings. Create your own message up to 19 characters.

  • Page 48: Settings

    4. SETTINGS Many different features of your phone can be customized for your preferences. 4-1. Set time This function allows you to change the current time and date displayed in standby state. The following functions are available. Set time: Enter the time according to the preset Format. Set date: Enter the day, month and year according to the preset Format.

  • Page 49: Call Setting

    Chinese: All the menus and information is displayed in Chinese. English: All the menus and information is displayed in English. Note: You can change it at the stand-by state by press ‘*99#’. 4-2-4. Reset Settings You can reset some settings to factory set. You need enter PCK number.
  • Page 50 Calls are transferred if you do not answer the call. If no reply: All calls are transferred. All calls: Calls are transferred if you are already making another If busy: call. You can inquire the network about the current status of Status: Call Transfer function.

  • Page 51: Network

    the new call by hold the present call. Active: The Call-Wait Tone will be heard when there is another new call coming during one call. If it’s a domestic fixed phone, its city name will be displayed, otherwise ‘Incoming’ will be displayed.

  • Page 52: Toolkit

    When you use the phone, the phone will auto select the Internet service. When the phone is beyond the service area or in abroad, you can select the appropriate Internet manually. Switch between these two modes. 4-4-1. Sel Method: . Manual searching .
  • Page 53 5-1. Alarm Clock There are three alarm clocks to be used. For every alarm, you can make the following operations: Set Time: Set the time and press Setting soft key to select On to confirm . Alarm Type: There are three modes. 1.
  • Page 54 Scroll to Record, press OK soft key. Record the voice memo by speaking into the microphone. Note: When recoding, press Pause soft key to have a pause then Record key to continue; A timer displays to show you the elapsed time. When recording time expires, the phone will automatically save the memo already recorded by that time.
  • Page 55 Delete One 5-2-4. Use the key to select the one you want to delete, press Erase soft key to delete it. Delete All 5-2-5. Press the key to select Delete All, and press OK soft key . When a confirming message appears (Delete all memos?), press Yes soft key to delete all memos or No soft key to cancel deleting.
  • Page 56 Select the time zone Press Select the city in the Press same time zone. Make some settings (Set Press Ok soft key, as local, Enable PS, Scroll to desired one Disable PS) 5-5. Calculator Using this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • Page 57 Notes: • To erase any mistakes and clear the display, press the Clear soft key. You can reset the calculator by pressing the Reset soft key. • Use the OK or * key to enter a decimal point and the # key to change the sign of a number to a negative (-).

  • Page 58: Personal Info

    6.PERSONAL INFO This menu allows you to maintain various private information and activate the password to keep the phone from being used by unauthorized persons. 6-1. Call Info This menu allows you to view the timers for calls made and received. The following timers are available: Incoming Call Missed Calls...
  • Page 59 no more calls (except free calls) unless you reset the sum. You must input PIN2 code when make modification. Unit Price: You can inquirer and modify the unit price through this function. Input PIN2 code when make modification. 6-2. Security info 6-2-1.
  • Page 60 2. Input the new password and press Ok left soft key. 3. Reinput the new phone password and press the Ok left soft key. 4. The screen indicate " phone password changed'. 6-2-4-2. PIN1 Change : To select the " PIN Change" by the navigation key ▲or▼. 1.
  • Page 61 . All out: To select this item, the phone will be restricted to dial any calls (except the urgent calls) . Out intl To select this item, the phone will be restricted dialing the international calls. . Out x home: To select this item, the phone will restrict dialing the international calls except to your home country.
  • Page 62 Note: In Chinese mode, you can see the associated date of lunar calendar on the bottom line of the display. Enter the Log Manager Menu Highlight a desired date in calendar, press OK. The following operations are available in this section. Log Set To create a new log, you should : (1) Select one type of schedule:...
  • Page 63 Log Set abc @ Anniver 1 Log Label Jan. 18-Ran’s 2 Call birthday 2 Anniversary Ok ▲▼ Cancel Ok ▲▼ Back Input time Ahead Of Time 24 hour mode 1 On Time 07:00 2. An Hour 3 One Day Ok ▲▼ Cancel Ok ▲▼...

  • Page 64: Entertainment

    7.ENTERTAINMENT 7-1.Games 7-2.Karaoke You can enjoy some music with words and flash animation through this music player. There’re five songs stored in this player. Press to scroll to your desired song. To… Then press… Play the song Ok soft key Repeat Left soft key Advance or back...

  • Page 65: Reference Information

    REFERENCE INFORMATION Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorized use. Phone Password The security code can be used to avoid unauthorized use of your phone.
  • Page 66 PIN2 code The PIN2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as charging unit counters. These functions are only available if supported by your SIM card. If you key in an incorrect PIN2 code three times in succession, the PIN2 will be locked.

  • Page 67: Using The Batteries

    a blocked PIN2 code. If you key in an incorrect PUK2 code ten times in succession, you cannot use the functions requiring the PIN2 code. Contact your service provider for a new card. You cannot change the PUK2 code. If you lose the code, contact your service provider.
  • Page 68 Type Capacity Talk Time Standby Time Li-ion Slim 650mAh 2~3hrs 60~100hrs Li-ion Slim 860mAh 2~4hrs 70~120hrs Precautions When Using Batteries Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. If you use the phone near the network’s base station, it uses less power;...

  • Page 69: Care And Maintenance

    Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first. Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
  • Page 70 many years. When using your phone, battery, charger, or any accessory: Keep it and all its parts and accessories out of small children’s reach. Keep it dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. Do not use or store it in dusty, dirty areas as its moving parts can be damaged.

  • Page 71: Glossary

    Do not paint it. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications of attachments could damage the phone and may violate regulations governing radio devices. If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility.

  • Page 72: Call Barring

    receive. Wireless phones and the base station must have antennas. ALS (Alternate Line Service) ALS provides the capability of associating two alternate lines with one SIM card. You can make and receive calls on either line as desired with this service. Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls.

  • Page 73: Conference Calling

    Conference Calling Ability to establish a conference call involving up to five additional parties. DTMF ( Dual-Tone Modulated Frequency You send DTMF signals when you enter numbers by pressing the digit keys. Hands-Free A feature that permits a driver to use a wireless phone without lifting or holding the handset - an important safety feature for automobiles, tractors and most other motorized vehicles.
  • Page 74 LED ( Light Emitting Diode Commonly used to refer to a small light on the wireless phone or on the Desktop Charger. The LED lights on the phone to indicate an incoming call. The lights on the charger indicate that battery charging is taking place.

  • Page 75: Soft Keys

    traveling for example). (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data). The SIM card fits into a small slot on the back of the phone and is protected by the battery.

  • Page 76: Troubeshooting

    voice) or records a message. TROUBLESHOOTING If the phone does not works properly, please check the following troubleshooting and find a solution. If you can’t solve the problems, please contact your local dealer for helps. Question Solution Check whether the phone is power on or not.
  • Page 77 “For body worn operation this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the headset a minimum of 1.5cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.”...

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