USER GUIDE B831 +S100 Before operating this set, please read these instructions carefully.
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Unpacking your clam shell senior phone In the box are: the mobile handset a mains power adaptor a rechargeable battery pack this user guide Keep the packing materials for future use. Keep your sales receipt - it is your guarantee. Warning: The torch uses a high-brightness LED.
Contents Symbols on the display ………..………………….………………… 4 Menu Operation …………….…..………………..……………………. 6 Read these notes first……..……….………….……………………. 6 Installation and setup………………………..….……………………. 7 Switching On and Off …………………..……..…..…………………10 Making & answering calls……………………………………………11 Using the Phone Book & Fast keys (M1-M3)…..………………… 13 Volume control, Redial, Speakerphone, Mute (Secrecy) Call log……………………………………………….………………….16 SMS text messaging……………………………….………………….17 Settings…………………………..…………………..………………….20...
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Where to find it Earpiece Selection buttons ( - ) Talk button Perform the function Press to answer indicated on the a phone call. LCD above. Press to enter redial list Up/Down button (^ / v ) Press to dial a number Press to adjust receiving volume in talk and...
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SOS button Press and hold a few seconds to start SOS call procedure Left LED Right LED Note: Press the SOS button on the SOS button on the wireless SOS bracelet ,the left LED will flash, If the left LED not flash, please replace the battery.
Symbols on the display The network name in service Time Date 1 - The left selection button in the idle mode is Menu. 2 - The right selection button in the idle mode is SMS. The Soft keys change to different functions in other modes.
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Ringer off & vibrator on - On if handset's ringer is turned off and vibrator is turned on. Headset - On when a headset is plugged in. New SMS - Indicates you have new text messages. Full SMS - Indicates your text messages box is full. New Voice Mail - Indicates you have a new voice message.
Menu Operation Menu lists are used for set up and operation. The left and right soft keys initially are Menu and SMS. ) and the display changes and the soft Press Menu( keys become Select and Back. Use Up or Down to move up or down menu lists, and Select or Back for the next or previous display.
Installation and setup Before operating the Clam shell senior phone a SIM card must be installed. Keep the SIM card out of reach of small children. The SIM card and its contacts can be damaged easily by scratches or bending, so handle the card carefully. Install the SIM card and battery 1.
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5. Replace / fit the battery by aligning the gold connectors on the battery with those on the phone, and push the edge of the battery down until it clicks into place. 6. Replace the back cover by placing it flat on the back of the handset and sliding up until it clicks into place.
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When inserted the headset icon will show on the handset display. Make sure the plug is fully inserted otherwise it may not work correctly.
Switching On and Off To switch the phone on and off To switch off, press and hold End call button until the display clears. To switch back on, press and hold End call button until the display turns on. Warning! Do not switch on when mobile phone use is prohibited or if it may cause interference or danger.
Making & Answering calls To flip answer Flip open the handset to answer an incoming call. Flip closed the handset to end a call. Note: When the phone flip is closed, the keypad is locked. When in headset talking mode, closing the flip will not end the call.
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When the phone rings, press Talk to answer it. Earpiece volume During a call, press Up / Down to alter the volume. The volume level displays, & stays for future calls. To switch to speakerphone During a call, press SpkOn to switch to Speakerphone mode.
Using the Phone Book & Fast keys (M1-M3) You can store names and phone numbers in the Internal phone book (up to 250) and in the SIM phone book (SIM dependant, but a maximum of 250). To access the phonebook In idle mode, press Down.
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To edit (change) a Phone Book entry Find the entry to edit, select Options and then select 6. Edit, then press Edit to modify the name, select Number and press Edit to modify the number. Press Save then Select to save the change(s). To view the details of a stored number Find the entry to view, select Options and then select 1.Details.
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Store a Phone Book entry to a fast key (M1 – M3) Press Down to open the phonebook Press Up or Down to find the entry to save Select Options and then 7.Set to fast key Press Select to display M1, M2, M3 Press Up or Down to choose the key to save Press Select to confirm the memory entry.
Call log A list of received calls, missed calls and outgoing calls is saved in the Call Log. If a call is not answered, “1 Missed Call” displays until Select (to view) or Cancel (to clear) is pressed. To review the call log entries Select Menu, then Down to Call log &...
SMS text messaging Send & receive text messages. These are saved in the phone memory (up to 100) or on the SIM card (SIM dependant, but a maximum of 100). Received SMS are stored in the Inbox and the icon indicates new messages, until all have been read.
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Press Accept to display SMS Sending… Note: This sends it without saving it, but you can also: Save to draftbox – save in draftbox without sending Note: For a number from the Phone Book you can also press Search and Select the entry you want. Note: If the message send fails, it returns to writing mode.
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To delete all Messages Press Menu, select Messages then 8. Del.all to display 1.Del.all, 2.Del. Inbox, 3.Del. Outbox or 4.Del. Draftbox. Select the option to delete the required messages. Press Accept to confirm the delete. To change the SMS message centre settings Press Menu, select Messages then 6.Msg settings to display 1.Center no.
Settings Allows you to adjust various settings on the phone, and also to reset them to their factory default values. Press Menu, then press Down to go to Settings to display the list of settings available. 1.Phone 1.Language – language used on the display 2.Display –Backlight, Date time display 3.Security –...
4.Call – check availability with your service provider. 1.Auto redial – auto-dial up to 10 redial attempts 2.Any key answer – so any key press will answer a call 3.Flip answer – to set whether when opening the flip the handset will answer a call select Line 1or Line 2.
Alarm You can set three alarms to alert once only or on selected days. When it sounds, press Cancel to stop it, or Snooze to delay the alarm for another five minutes. To set alarm Press Menu, then Down to Alarm Press Select then choose 1.Alarm 1, 2.Alarm 2 or 3.Alarm 3 Select On or Off –...
SOS Button During idle mode, press and hold the SOS button on the phone or on the wireless SOS bracelet (optional extra not always supplied, it is dependent on the particular commercial model) for a few seconds to start the emergency call operation. The phone will send an emergency SMS to any programmed emergency numbers 1 &...
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To turn on/off the SOS button function Press Menu, then Down to SOS button and Select. Select 1.Activate and then On or Off – the current selection is marked with a dot. When On, the SOS button function is activated. When Off, pressing the SOS button has no function.
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Press Up or Down to select the entry Press Select and then Yes to confirm the delete. To add a new contact to the Phonebook You can add Phonebook entries while in the SOS no. sub-menu and then store them as emergency numbers. Select 3.New phonebook Select 1.Save to SIM or 2.Save to phone.
Tools To view Calendar Press Menu, then Down to Tools and select 1.Calendar to show the current month. Press Left soft key for Go to date to select another month, or press Up / Down. To use Calculator Press Menu, then Down to Tools and select 2.Calculator Enter the first number &...
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Select 3.Translate, then enter the number, and the result is shown automatically.
Torch You can set the torch to be constantly switched on, or set to off so that it only turns on when the Torch Button on the side of the phone is pressed. To turn the torch on constantly Press Menu Scroll to Up / Down to go to Torch Press Select Press Up / Down to choose 1.On or 2.Off...
FM radio To use the FM radio Note: The headset must be plugged into the handset before the radio will work, and the radio will play through the headset. Press Menu, then Up / Down to FM radio Press Select to show the current frequency and volume setting: Press Left Soft key to show: 1.Auto Search –...
Health care Note: The following features except "Medicine reminder", "Health knowledge" will Increase or decrease according to individual models. Blood pressure meter You can measure blood pressure, pulse and view history. (Please refer to the user manual of the product independent) After test, you can save, send, send and save the results After test:...
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After test: Press Option then select cause type Press Save/Send/Send and Save to save or send or send and save the results. Pulse oximeter You can measure blood oxygen and pulse and view history. (Please refer to the user manual of the product independent) After test, you can save, send, send and save the results After test:...
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After test: Press Option then select cause type Press Save/Send/Send and Save to save or send or send and save the results. Medicine reminder You can be turned on or off reminder, set the number of daily reminder, set the reminder time, set the reminder of days, and modify the name.
User settings Select the user or to set user information or to clear all user information. Troubleshooting “Call failed” appears Check dialled number is correct, with full area code SIM card fitted – only Some SIM cards are thinner than others. Lightly press the makes emergency call SIM card holder to ensure a proper contact is made.
Guarantee and Service Information The B831 clam shell senior phone GSM is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase on your sales receipt, but does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair...
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2. Return the unit to the shop where you bought it, making sure you take your sales receipt. After the Guarantee has expired 1. Follow step 1 as for repair under Guarantee. Then … 2. Call your Help Line to ask for a quotation of the repair charge and where to send it for repair.
Battery information The rechargeable battery needs several charge and discharge cycles to reach full capacity! When the operating time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery. Use only batteries & chargers and unplug the charger when not in use.
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Hearing aids Mobile phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of interference, contact your hearing aid provider. Other medical devices Any radio transmitting equipment, including mobile phones, may interfere with inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the medical device supplier to check if it is shielded adequately from external RF energy.
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FCC Warning: Our company operates a policy of continuous product improvement, and so reserves the right to make changes Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to the product and functions without notice. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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