Thuraya SeaStar Quick Start Manual

USING THE SeaStar
Thuraya SeaStar
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QUICK START GUIDE
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1. Left Function Key
2. Right Function Key
3. Okay Key
4. 4-Way Navigation Buttons
5. Home Key
6. Clear Key
7. Handset (Ring tone speaker underneath)
8. Keypad(Alpha-numeric)
9. 2.4 inch 65K color TFT LCD Screen
10. Alert Button

Getting Started

Before proceeding, please refer to "SeaStar Installation Guide" and install the "SeaStar Installation Guide"
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Thuraya SeaStar system and connect all the cables according
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Installing the SIM card

② The Thuraya SeaStar system requires a valid SIM card to access the satellite
network and configure the settings of the Base Terminal
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Follow these steps to install the SIM card:
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1. Flip down the SIM card cover
2. With the SIM card's gold contact facing down, position the card as indicated
and slide it into the slot
3. Ensure that the SIM card is correctly located
4. Close the SIM card cover
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Connecting Antenna Unit

Two RF cables (25 meters each) are provided for connecting Antenna unit and Base
Terminal.
Follow these steps to connect the antenna cables to the Base Terminal:
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1. Plug the two RF cables to the RF cable connectors on the Base Terminal
2. Lock the connector till it is properly secured to the Base Terminal

Connecting to DC Power Source

Follow these steps to connect the SeaStar Base Terminal to the ship's power source:
1. Insert the power cable plug to the Base Terminal DC power socket
DC Power Socket
Power Cable Plug
2. Tighten the two screws indicated in the above figure to securely fasten the cable
to Base Terminal
3. Connect the power cable to a DC power source (10.8V- 31.2V)
WARNING:
RED wire: Positive DC Supply
BLACK wire : Negative DC Supply
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Power Up the SeaStar

Follow these steps to power up the SeaStar
Follow these steps to power up the SeaStar
Tip it to the left
Making the first voice call
Note:
Before making a voice call, please make sure that:
Screws
The Modem is initializing ( status indicator should be on) this shall be
replaced by the modem is initialized ( status indicator) and then The
Terminal is registered for CS (Voice) service ( status indicator) this shall
then be replaced by signal strength indicator shown below.
Signal strength could be usable (
status indicator should be on)
The Thuraya SIM card isn't inside ( status indicator should be on)
Note:
If the security code open and user change another card or do not insert SIM
card, SeaStar will turn into the protected mode and display like next figure.
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Thuraya SeaStar