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PCD c5017 User Manual

PCD c5017 User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing this cellular phone.
To guarantee your cellular phone works properly, please follow the instructions in this manual to prevent
any possible incidents or malfunctions.
Follow all safety warnings to avoid injury or property damage.
Screen displays and illustrations in this user's manual are designed to help you to operate your phone.
We continuously strives to improve our products. Therefore, we reserves the rights to revise this
user manual or withdraw it at any time without prior notice.
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  • Page 1 1 Preface Thank you for purchasing this cellular phone. To guarantee your cellular phone works properly, please follow the instructions in this manual to prevent any possible incidents or malfunctions. Follow all safety warnings to avoid injury or property damage. Screen displays and illustrations in this user’s manual are designed to help you to operate your phone.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Preface ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 2.1 P ............................3 HONE ISPLAY 2.2 K ................................4 2.3 I & S ............................5 CONS YMBOLS 3 Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 3.1 I SIM C ........................... 7 NSERTING THE 3.2 T ..........................
  • Page 3 6.3 M ............................... 17 ESSAGES 6.4 F & G ............................19 AMES 6.5 STK ................................ 19 6.6 C ............................20 ENTER 6.7 WAP ............................... 22 6.8 P ............................. 23 HONEBOOK 6.9 M ............................. 25 ULTIMEDIA 6.10 O ............................32 RAGNIZER 6.11 S ...............................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    2 Introduction 2.1 Phone Display...

  • Page 5: Key

    2.2 Key Function Pick-Up Press to answer a call or dial a call after you enter a phone number. In idle mode, press to view the call log. Hang-Up Press to end a call. Press and hold to turn the phone on/off. Within a menu, press to return to idle mode.

  • Page 6: Icons & Symbols

    Messages; press down to enter STK. Note: “Press” in this manual, means to press and release the key; “press and hold” means to press and hold the key for at least 2 seconds. 2.3 Icons & Symbols In idle mode, network and battery icons are displayed all the time. The rest of the icons appear if the feature is available and do not appear if the feature is unavailable.
  • Page 7 Alarm-Indicates that the alarm clock is on. Headset-Indicates that headset profile is activated. Indicates your phone is locked. Alert type is “Ring”. Indicates your phone uses the alert type of “Vibrate and ring”. Indicates your phone uses the alert type of “Vibrate then ring”. Indicates your phone uses the alert type of “Vibrate”.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    3 Getting Started Please read the safety instructions in the "Safety Information and Notices" section before use. Before using your phone, you must insert a valid SIM card supplied by your GSM operator or retailer. The SIM card contains your subscription information, your mobile telephone number and a small quantity of memory in which you can store phone numbers and messages.
  • Page 9 Insert the SIM card Make sure that the clipped corner of the SIM card is facing the correct direction (clipped corner at down right) and the metallic contacts are facing downwards. Slide the SIM card into the card slot until it stops.
  • Page 10 Install the battey and back cover With the metallic contacts of the battery facing the metallic contacts in the battery slot, press the battery down into its slot until it locks into place. Align and hook the back cover to the top of the battery slot and then press the back cover down until it locks into place.

  • Page 11: Turning The Phone On

    3.2 Turning the phone on To turn the phone on, press and hold the Hang-Up key. Enter the PIN code if required (the 4 to 8 digit secret code of your SIM card). It is preconfigured and provided to you by your network operator or retailer. If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in succession, your SIM card will be locked.

  • Page 12: Inserting A T-Flash Card

    phone (USB interface) and then plug the other end into an AC power socket. The battery symbol indicates the charging status. During charging, the charge indicators will scroll. When all the scroll bars are steady, the battery is fully charged. You can then disconnect the charger. 3.4 Inserting a T-Flash Card Lift up the T-Flash card cover on the right side of your phone.

  • Page 13: Sub-Screen

    3.6 Sub-screen When you close the cover, the sub-screen shows the date and time. Network and signal icons are displayed on the submenu too. If you are listening to the music, the sub-screen will show the name of the song.

  • Page 14: Text Entry

    4 Text Entry 4.1 Input Method Your cellular phone supports several input methods, which include: ABC/abc/Abc/ES/es Numberic(123) 4.1.1 Changing the input modes During text editing, you can press the # Key to switch input modes, or press the Left Soft Key [Options] and choose Input Method to select different input modes. 4.1.2 Entering Symbols In any input mode, press the * Key to open the symbols input screen.

  • Page 15: Multi-Tap Input

    Left Soft Key Select the letter or word. OK Key Press to confirm the letter or word. Right Soft Key Press to clear a letter, press and hold to clear all entries. Switch between input mode. Press to activate punctuation mode. Example: How to enter the word "HOME"...

  • Page 16: Calling

    5 Calling 5.1 Making a Call 1.In idle mode, enter the phone number. 2.Press the Dial/Answer Key to make a call. 3.Press the End/Power Key to end the call. 5.1.1 Making an International Call 1. In idle mode, press * key twice to enter "+". 2.

  • Page 17: Function Menu

    6 Function Menu 6.1 How To Use Select Menu Press the Left Soft Key [Menu] to enter Menu in idle mode. Press the Navigation Key Up/Down to change menus and press the Left Soft Key [OK] to enter the selected menu. Note: The functions described below only appear when a SIM card is inserted.

  • Page 18: Messages

    6.3 Messages 6.3.1 Creating a text message Select Menu > Messages > Write message > Text message. Write a message, please refer to the Text entry section of this manual for detailed information. After entering text, you can press the Left Soft Key [Options] and then select Send to. Enter the recipient number, or choose a contact from phonebook.
  • Page 19 6.3.3 Broadcast Message Select Menu > Messages > Broadcast message. Press the Left Soft Key [On] to activate this function. Press the Navigation Down Key to select Channel settings to enter the channel number. Note: To obtain the codes corresponding to the different types of messages, you must contact your operator.

  • Page 20: Fun & Games

    In this “Messages” menu, you can view the message you have sent, saved, unsent or received in the Inbox, Drafts, Outbox,.Sent messages, Select “Menu > Messages > Delete messages” to delete the message if you need. Select “Menu > Messages > Templates” to use the default SMS and MMS templates Select “Menu >...

  • Page 21: Call Center

    STK Services Note: The submenus of this feature depends on the operator and different operators may provide different services (some SIM cards do not support STK), which cannot be modified. Please contact your operator. 6.6 Call Center Call History Select Menu > Call center > Call history. Select to view different call logs.
  • Page 22 whether the call waiting is active or not. Call Divert Select to divert incoming calls to your mailbox or to a number (whether in your contacts or not) and you can choose from the following options: All voice Calls, If Unreachable, If no answer, If busy or All data calls.

  • Page 23: Wap

    6.7 WAP Internet service Homepage: Select to access the homepage directly. You can also set the homepage address in WAP > Settings. Bookmarks: Select to save the current web page or the web pages that you frequently visit in the Bookmark list, where you can manage and organize them.

  • Page 24: Phonebook

    Show pictures: Choose to always show pictures or never show pictures. Cache: The information or date you have accessed is all stored in the cache of the phone. A cache is a file buffer used to store date only temporarily. You can clear the cache by selecting this option.
  • Page 25 After entering a name, press the Left Soft Key [Options] to choose Search, the cellular phone will display the entry after searching. Add new contact To create a new SIM/phone contact: To SIM Press the Navigation Key Up/Down to select a field. ♦...

  • Page 26: Multimedia

    6.9 Multimedia Camera Your cellular phone features a digital camera that allows you to take pictures, store them, set them as wallpaper or send them to your friends. Please ensure that the camera lens is clean before you take pictures, as small dust particles can strongly affect the picture quality. How to ...
  • Page 27 mode. Camera Option Menu When the camera mode is activated you can change a number of settings by pressing the Left Soft Key [Options] before taking a picture: Options Description Photos Enter the album according to the storage, if the storage is the phone, it will shortcut to File Manager >...
  • Page 28 Restore default Restore all the camera settings to the default settings. Note: When there is not enough memory space, you will not be able to save the picture and you will be prompted with a warning message. So you should delete existing pictures before you can store new ones.
  • Page 29 You should press the Navigation Key Left or Right to toggle between these selections. Video settings Set the video quality: low, normal, or high. White balance Set to auto,daylight,tungsten,fluorescent,cloudy or incandescent. Effect settings Select normal, grayscale, sepia, sepia green, sepia blue, color invert. storage Set the storage for camera: phone or memory card.
  • Page 30 Audio Player Keys Operation The keypad operations during music playback are as follows: Description The OK Key Short press to Start/Pause/resume music playback. Navigation Key ◀ or ▶ Short press to select the previous song/next song. Press and hold to rewind/fast forward the track during playback.
  • Page 31 Press the Left Soft Key [Options] and select Record to start recording. Press the Left Soft Key [Pause] or [Cont.] to pause or resume the recording. When you are finished recording, press the Right Soft Key [Stop] to save the recording. You can then enter a name for the new sound file or accept the default name by pressing the Left Soft Key [Options] and select Save.
  • Page 32 ♦ Auto search: Select to Auto search the available channels and save the searched channels into the preset channel list. ♦ Settings:Select to set the background play and loud speaker. ♦ Record: Allows you to record your favorite program. ♦ Append: Allows you to resume the file you have recorded and continue to record on the same file.

  • Page 33: Oragnizer

    Memory Card You should insert a T-FLASH card first. Then enter this menu to view the files and folders on the memory card. The operation is similar to the operation on the phone. If you want to modify or add files to this menu, such as audio files, video files or ebook, you should connect your cellular phone to PC by using a USB cable.
  • Page 34 Choose Alarm clock to turn on or off. Choose Once/ Everyday/Custom/ Weekly/ Monthly/ in Repeat. Then you can edit other information. Press [Done] to save the event. Tasks You can also view, edit or delete the tasks from the options under this feature. For the first-time user, you will need to follow the steps below: Select Add in the Task List.
  • Page 35 Press the Left Soft Key [OK] to enter the menu. A world map appears on screen - press the Navigation Key Left/Right to select the world clock. The corresponding city, date, and time is displayed on the top and bottom of the screen. Press the Left Soft Key [Options] to set Daylight savings time to On or Off for a foreign city.

  • Page 36: Settings

    Stopwatch This function is designed to store the timepiece, which is to start or stop for exact timing. To use stopwatch From the Menu select Organizer > Stopwatch. Select Typical stopwatch. You can choose different record methods and view records. •...
  • Page 37 Press the Left Soft Key [Options] to access the following options: ♦ Activate: Select to activate the selected profile. ♦ Customize: Select to modify the following settings: Tone settings: Select a ringtone for Incoming calls, Alarm,Power on, Power off, Cover Open, Cover Close, Message and Keypad.
  • Page 38 selected, press any numeric key to input the time or date and press the Navigation Key Left/Right to move left or right. When Daylight Savings is selected, press the Navigation Key Left/Right to turn it on or off. Press the Left Soft Key [OK] to confirm settings. Set format: Press the Navigation Key Up/Down to edit the field, including Time format and Date format, then press the Navigation Key Left/Right to select formats.
  • Page 39 Soft Key [View] to preview the picture, press the Navigation Key Left/Right to view the previous or next image then press the Left Soft Key [OK] to confirm and set it as wallpaper. ♦ If select User Define, it will shortcut to File Manager, you can choose a picture for wallpaper. Screen saver: Press to set status and waiting time by selecting Setting menu;...
  • Page 40 Select network: Press to select a network from the network list. Selection mode: Press the Left Soft Key [Change] to select to choose your network manually or automatically. Preferences Preferred Network allows you to build a preferred network list. Once defined, the phone will try to register on the network according to your preferences.
  • Page 41 When you set it to on or off, the phone lock password is also required. If you forget the password, contact your service provider for assistance in unlocking the phone. Note: The initial password is 1122. If you want to change your password, go to Change password. Auto keypad lock This allows you to lock the phone’s keypad to prevent accidental key pressed.
  • Page 42 • Power • Visibility • My device • Search audio device • My name • Advanced Power In Settings > Connectivity. Select Bluetooth. Select Power to switch on/off the Bluetooth connectivity. Visibility You may turn the visibility of your phone on or off when other devices are trying to search devices supporting BT technology.
  • Page 43 factory-set password. Refer to its documentation for further information. To connect BT Devices In Settings menu, choose Connectivity > Bluetooth. Go to My device and select the BT device you wish to connect. Select Options > Connect. Before the BT device is connected, your phone will ask you which profile you wish to connect (it will depend on how many profiles your BT device supports).
  • Page 44 the headset you wish to connect. If you have never paired the Bluetooth headset before, please pair the headset first. Note: 1. Operating your phone in invisible mode is a safer way to avoid malicious software. 2. Do not accept BT connectivity from sources you do not trust.. Search Audio Device To pair with a BT audio device, follow the steps below: In Settings menu, choose Connectivity >...
  • Page 45 Note: 1. Before using the BT headset, please make sure your device has been full charged. 2. The BT headset added to the trust list would be displayed in My device list. In the future, if you wish to connect your mobile phone with a certain BT headset, you can select from My device list for connection.
  • Page 46 Restore factory settings By pressing the Left Soft Key [OK], you will be required to enter the phone lock password to restore the phone to its original factory settings. After entering and confirming the correct password, all settings of your cellular phone will be restored to factory settings. Shortcuts This feature allows you to make a list of shorcuts for quick use.

  • Page 47: Precautions

    7 Precautions Please carefully read and observe the terms below: Safe power on Do not use your cellular phone where it is forbidden to use or you might cause a disturbance or danger. Safe transportation firstly Please observe all related local laws and regulations. Please drive with both hands.
  • Page 48 Switch off on airplane Please follow related limitations. Do not use your cellular phone on an airplane. Switch off when pumping gas oiling Do not use your cellular phone at a filling station or around fuels or chemicals. Switch off near exposure Area Please observe related limitations and do not use your cellular phone near an area where explosions can occur.
  • Page 49 Only use the authorized accessories and batteries and do not connect to incompatible manufacturers or products. Waterproof Your cellular phone is not waterproof. Please keep it away from water. Backup Remember to make a backup or keep a written record of all important information saved in your cellular phone.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    8Troubleshooting Common issue Reason Troubleshooting Bad connection Using the cellular phone in an area Try to avoid. where the network connection is poor, such as around a tower or basement where a radio wave cannot be sent effectively. Using the cellular phone when the Try to avoid.
  • Page 51 shut off your phone. Need to change battery. Insert a new battery. When you cannot receive signals, Please move to an area where your cellular phone will continue to the signal is strong or send to find a basis. A lot of battery temporarily turn off your phone.
  • Page 52 Feeble signal. Please move to an area where signal is stronger and try again. Cannot call Call barring is activated Cancel call barring Fixed dialing is activated Cancel fixed dialing Wrong PIN code Entered the wrong PIN code three Contact your operator. times.

  • Page 53: Safety Information And Notices

    9 Safety Information and Notices Using the Cellular Phone and Charger Danger: Only use the battery and charger approved by the manufacturer. Using other brands may cause battery leakage, overheating, explosion or even fire. Caution: Keep the phone away from dust, water and damp areas. Dust, water or other liquids may cause overheating, electrical leakage, and/or phone failure.
  • Page 54 call. Usage of cellular phones in aircrafts or hospitals is prohibited. Turn the phone off to prevent interference with electronic medical devices. Follow any rules or regulations in such places. Do not use the phone at a gas station, near fuel or near chemicals. Do not use the phone near electronic medical devices such as hearing aids, pacemakers and auto-control devices such as fire detectors and automatic doors.
  • Page 55 overheating, explosion or even fire. Keep metal objects away so they do not come in contact with the battery or its connectors as it may cause the battery to short circuit, overheat or explode. Do not weld the polarities of the battery directly together. This may cause battery leakage, overheating, explosion or even fire.
  • Page 56 Only use the charger that came with the phone. Using a different charger may cause the phone to breakdown or explode. If the charger short circuits, a fire may occur. Do not use a damaged, worn or broken charger. This may cause a fire. Clean dust away from the power socket to avoid the possibility of a fire.
  • Page 57 It is recommended that you do not use your cellular phone near a telephone, TV set, radio or other radio frequency sensitive devices. Requirements for the Battery When not in use, store the battery in a cool, well-ventilated place with sunlight. If you will not be using the cellular phone for an extended period of time, charge the battery on a regular basis to avoid battery breakdown.
  • Page 58 use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 59: Month Limited Warranty

    PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this PCD handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) month period from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the Company’s option, without charge for parts or labor directly...
  • Page 60 Product damaged from external causes such as fire, flooding, dirt, sand, weather conditions, battery leakage, blown fuse, theft or improper usage of any electrical source. The Company disclaims liability for removal or reinstallation of the product, for geographic coverage, for inadequate signal reception by the antenna or for communications range or operation of the cellular system as a whole.
  • Page 61 THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LAIBILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
  • Page 62 IN USA: PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES 555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 (800) 229-1235 IN CANADA: PCD COMMUNICATIONS CANADA LTD. 5535 Eglinton Avenue West Suite# 234 Toronto, ON M9C 5K5 (800) 465-9672...

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