After you become familiarized with its basic functionality, you can use the other manual (Operation Instruction) as references for detailed features, less common tasks, and for maintaining your BG-A318 one. These manuals can also serve as a source of information if you have problems operating your BG-A318 Phone. The contents of this guide are: ‘Before you start’...
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3.1.1 Main Display Screen 3.1.2 Icons………………………………………………………………………………………………15 3.13. Sub Display Screen 4. SIM Card 4.1 How to place the SIM card 4.2 How to remove the SIM card B. Basic usages 1. Power On/Off 1.1 How to switch your phone On And Off 2.
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Direct for Locked the Phone-----------------------------------------------------------------------------25 1.10 Direct key for WAP browser 2. Entering text eZi Input Mode 2.1 English Input mode 2.2 Quick English Input mode --------------------------------------------------------------------20 2.3 Number Input mode 2.4 Symbols Input mode 3. Phonebook Search Add new entry---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 Speed dial Copy /Delete All-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 Search by group...
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Using your phone in a vehicle Non-ionizing radiation (exposure to Radio Frequency Signals) Pacemakers Hearing aids Other medical devices Operating Environment Aircraft Safety Explosive Atmospheres and materials For Vehicle Equipped with an Air Bag 1.10 Battery charging F. Glossary...
A. Features 1. Unpacking Your package lists are as shown as below (Supplied) Handset, Travel Adapter, Straight Headset, Battery, User’s Manual, Hand Strap...
2. Phone Layout The following illustration shows the main elements of your phone. 2.1 Keys Description (dragon : ) Description Performs the functions indicated by the text in the bottom line of the display screen above those keys. Makes or answers a call. In the idle mode, launches the Dialled calls list In the menu, selects menu function or stores information that you have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory.
Long press ‘0’ to make international call. Long press ‘#’ to lock the phone. Enters manner mode. (On the left side of phone) During a call, increases the earpiece volume. In the idle mode, activates the key volume It toggles the silence mode when pressed and held in the idle mode. Voice memo recoding (pressing and holding) In the editing mode, moves the cursor.
1. The main LCD colour has 65,000 colours. You can be enjoy the more clear LCD colour with your phone 2. The Sub LCD has 65,000 colours. You can be enjoy the more clear Sub LCD colour with the phone. 3.
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b. How to remove the battery Turn off your phone first. 1. Press up the battery release latch 2. Slightly lift the battery out of back of phone. c. How to charge the battery 1. Plug your charger into the mains socket first. 2.
phone. Once it detects that the battery level 1. Full status, it automatically recharges the battery. 2. Normally the phone completes to charge the battery in two hour. 3. The first charging must be for at least 2 hours in order to achieve optimum performance. 4.
3. Display Layout 3.1 Display Screens in the Idle Mode 3.1.1 < Main Display Screen > Fixed Icon Area Network Status Area User Setting Screen Area Time & Date Area / Soft Icon Area Function Key Area Fixed Icon Area: 7 fixed icons such as RSSI, SMS, Vibrator, Call Forward, Alarm, Roaming, and Battery are displayed indicating the phone status.
< Fixed icons in the main display screen > Fixed Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The larger the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Appears when text message has been received Appears when the phone is out of your home network area and phone has registered to the network other than its home service (i.e.
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Appears when SMS & Voice Mail has been received Appears when Voice Mail has been received. Appears when the call barring service activated. Network Status Area: Network name registered is displayed. If there is not any GSM network near your location, No Network is displayed. If you are in the coverage area of a GSM network but you are not allowed to register to the network, Emergency is displayed.
< Sub Display Screen > 3.1.3 Soft Icon Area Time Area Soft Icon Area : 6 soft icons such as RSSI,SMS,Call Forward, Vibrator, Alarm, and Battery are displayed Time Area: the phone status Current time is displayed in the centre of the Area. 4.
4.2 How to remove the SIM card Ensure the phone is switched off and the travel charger is detached first before you start the following steps. 1. Remove the battery. 2. Release the SIM Card holder by moving the SIM Card holder to the left direction. 3.
When you register as a subscriber with GSM network operator, you are provided with the SIM card. Always handle the SIM Card with care and insert with the gold contacts face down. B. Basic Uses 1. Power On/Off 1.1 How to switch your phone On And Off Make sure that the battery is inserted.
PIN1 code is composed of at least 4 to 8 digits, and usually provided with your SIM card. If the PIN1code is entered incorrectly more than three times in succession, PIN1 will be blocked and your SIM card will automatically lock-up. Once your SIM card is blocked, you must put the Pin number to use your phone again.
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If the number is identified from the phonebook, the name is displayed. If you want to end the call while making a call, press [End soft key] or close the folder. The screen will display a brief message and return to the idle. 3.
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! Note: If the earphone is inserted, or if the call is data call, opening of the folder does not make the call answer 3. If you want to reject the incoming call when the folder has been opened, press [Reject soft key] or [E nd] key.
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completed charging and discharging cycles! - The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk-time and stand-by time) is noticeably shorter than normal, It is recommended that you change your battery. - Do not attempt to open the casing on your phone or its battery.
BG-A318 Phone Operation Instruction A. Operating Instruction - Basic 1. Call function (Direct key Function) 1.1 Direct key for Voice memo Start recoding voice memo You can start recording voice memo by just pressing and holding the [Voice memo key].(On the left side of the phone) The states are ‘Recording’...
1.7 Direct key for Alarm alarm menu You can enter the by pressing [NAVI-DOWN]. You can set an alarm time by enter the hour & minute. 1.8 Making an international call 1. Press and hold down the numeric key [0] until “+” sign appears to dial an overseas number. The “+”...
By pressing and holding [*] key in an input mode, Number mode can be selected. By pressing and holding [#] key in an input mode, Symbols mode can be selected. 2.1 English input mode English input mode provides a method of explicit spelling normally used on devices with a limited set of mechanical keys.
4 @ SPACE 4 ì @ & * & * Ö SPACE ò ö 7 β 7 β Ü ù ü Long: switch to the Symbols input mode. Short: switch the letter entry mode. (<Abc> - > <ABC> -> <abc>) Long: switch to the Number input mode.
word editing. Switch the word entered on the editing area to next similar word during word [DOWN] editing. [CENTRE] Short: launch the character input mode selection menu. Not Use. [2] - [9] Text entry. Space (It means the previous word entry is accepted) Long: switch to the Numeric input mode.
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[Available Symbols] = ‘ " & < > [Key Function Table] Accept the string entered on the editing area, and then turn to next menu or [Ok soft key] screen. [Back soft key] Turn back to the previous character input mode. [CLR] Clear a character of the string entered on the editing area.
3. Phonebook You can store the phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 50 numbers and names into your phone memory. The SIM card memory and phone memories are physically separated but they are searched as a single entity. To view your phonebook press the [Names function key] in the idle screen.
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In this option, you can change the Name of the person by press [Edit soft key]. In this option, you can change the Phone number of the person by press [Edit soft key]. In this option, you can change the Melody of the person by press [NAVI-LEFT] or [NAVI-RIGHT].
In this option, you can change the Group of the person by press [NAVI-LEFT] or [NAVI-RIGHT]. Press the [Save soft key], you can save the details that you changed. 3.2 Add New entry 1. Press the [Select soft key] in the Phonebook. (To select Add New Entry in the menu). 2.
You can save all the above items by press the [Save soft key] 3.3 Speed dial You can add, change, and delete the Speed Dial Numbers by Speed dial. To speed dial one of these numbers on the idle screen, press and hold the numeric key (2 - 9) that represents the entry in the speed dial list.
mobile, Office, Home, other, Email, Memo, Melody, Group). Same as new entry. 3.7 My Number Press the [New soft key], You can add the name , phone number. Press [NAVI-UP] and [NAVI-DOWN] to select which items you want to add, and then press [Edit soft key]. Press the [Save soft key], You can save the items you added.
1. My Phone 1.1 Skin In the Skin menu, eight options are available.(Normal, Cyan, Orange, light green, light blue, Green, blue, and pink). You can change the theme colour by choosing one of the following. A square cursor shows the current status on the right side.
1.2 My Menu You can select which function can appear in the short cut by pressing [Toggle soft key]. That’s mean it will appear the function with a tick. [Skin] [Wallpaper] [Morning Call] [Calendar] [World Clock] [Calculator] [Unit Converter] [Stop Watch] [Security Setting] [Game] Tips: You can select the menu by quick finding method.
[Image file] You can download your favour image through the P.C.SYNC function. 1.4 Greeting If you want to display a special text in the User Settings Screen Area of idle screen, you can edit it. The content can be English character, number or symbols. You can change input method by pressing [@] key.
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You\can choose mage] con] to represent your menu. First select the type, which you want. Then press [select] and [OK] for activ ate. A square cursor shows the current status on the right side. Image Menu Icon Menu...
1.7 Clock Type There are two LCD can be display the clock. One is a smaller LCD outside the folder and the other one was placed inside. A square cursor shows the current status on the right side. 1.7.1 Main LCD The larger LCD placed inside folder.
You can choose one of the above. Press [select] and [OK] for activate. 2. Message 2.1 Inbox With this menu, you can view the Unread messages or the read messages by pressing Unread or Read. If you press [Select soft key], you can see the preview of the message contents. Then using [NAVI_UP] and [NAVI-DOWN] select the message for detail.
If you select [Reply], that allows you to send a reply message to the person of the viewed message. The content can be English character, number and symbols. You can change input method by pressing [@] key. If you want to delete the message, you can press the [Menu key], and then you can delete the message that you had highlighted or delete all.
2.3 Outbox You can find Sent and Unsent message here. 2.3.1 Sent You can find the message which you have sent. Press the [Menu key], you can delete the sent message that you highlighted or delete all. Press the [Select soft key], you can see the sent message details that you highlighted. Press the [Edit soft key], you can edit the contents of the message.
The contents of the message subject are updated whenever new contents are received. If the message subject is not sent from the area you are, Empty List is displayed. You can read the message through by pressing [NAVI-DOWN]. 2.4.3 New Broadcast This menu allows you to add the subject items of the broadcasted text message.
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!Note: All formats may not be available on all networks. 2.5.1.5 Memory If you select this menu, you can see used memory and total memory. The total memory is dependent on the SIM. EX) SIM Used 04/20 2.5.2. Voicemail Your phone is capable of dealing with voicemail if this service is supported on the network. If the voicemail has arrived.
3.Call Log Within this menu, you can identify all call records that you have missed, answered and dialed. Tips: You can select the menu by press the [NAVI-LEFT] and [NAVI-RIGHT] when you in the missed, answered and dialed menu. At the upper side of the screen, each call has one number to represent. 3.1 Missed This menu lets you view the last 20 missed calls.
details of the record or edit for saving in SIM or Phone by pressing the [Detail soft key]. In this screen, you can view the details of the record and pressing Save to store the record in SIM or Phone after edit. 3.4 Call Timers You can reset the call timers of the Last call, Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, All Calls &...
4.1 Sound Settings The sound menu allows you to modify currently activated profile options. 4.1.1 Alert Type This menu allows you to select how to be informed of any incoming call. A square cursor shows the Current status on the right side. ! Note: If your phone is in the silence mode, this menu is not visible.
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4.1.3 Ring Volume This option allows you to adjust the ring volume between 0-4 levels. Use [NAVI-UP] and [NAVI-DOWN], and then press [OK soft key]. A square cursor shows the current status on the right side. 4.1.4 Key Tone This option allows you to adjust the key tone to five different types.(Off, DTMF, Instrument, Waterdrop and Voice tone.) Use [NAVI-UP] and [NAVI-DOWN], and then press [Select soft key].
[Error Tone] ! Note: If your phone is in the silence mode, this menu is not visible. 4.2 Phone settings The phone settings menu allows you to modify various phone settings, as you want. The following options are available. 4.2.1 Languages: You can select in which language the menu system & input mode is shown. In the Menu System, English is available.
The following options are available. A square cursor shows the current status on the right side. Off: The backlight is not used 10 Secs: The backlight comes on for 10 seconds 20 Secs: The backlight comes on for 20 seconds 30 Secs: The backlight comes on for 30 seconds 60 Secs: The backlight comes on for 60 seconds 4.3 Clock Settings...
4.4 Network settings 4.4.1 Call Forward This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to another number you specify. For example, you may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday. Call diverting can be set up in the following ways. You must enter a number that the incoming call should be forwarded to.
All incoming calls are diverted when the phone had not coverage or switched off. Firstly choosing the call type, you need to divert. - Voice calls: divert voice calls - Data: divert data calls - Fax: divert fax calls After choosing call type, you can enter a number. Then press activate. Enter the number you want to forward, then press [OK soft key].
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- Same as Outgoing Calls All incoming calls when roaming. 4.4.2.5 When roaming: -Same as Outgoing Calls Press the [Activate soft key], and then insert the password, you can activate the above f unction directly You can press the menu button to select Activate All or Deactivate All. -Activate All: Activating all the corresponding service.
<Automatic> The phone automatically selects network which is available in your area. <Manual> The phone will find the list of available networks and show you them. Then you can select the network, which you want to use if this network has a roaming agreeme nt with your home network operator.
-Folder open: In the normal mode of operation, you open folder to answer an incoming call. 4.5.2 Auto Redial This function will be activated only when your handset is attached to ear-mic. A square cursor shows the current status on the right side. -On: Your handset will be redial when the called party cannot be reach.
4.6.1 PIN 1 Code With this menu, you can enable or change the PIN1 code. PIN1 code is composed of at least 4 to 8 digits, and usually provided with your SIM card. If you select Enable, you must enter the PIN1 code for this option.
YES: All your settings are erased. NO: allows you to cancel the factory reset. 4.8 GPRS General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) enabled networks offer 'always-on', higher capacity, Internet- based content and packet-based data services. This enables services such as colour Internet browsing, e-mail on the move.
Repeat : Select snooze on or snooze off. Date: You can select the repeat status here. Press the [Edit soft key], you can see (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thusday, Friday and Saturday) these options. You can select which day repeat the morning call by pressing [Toggle soft key], that’s mean will appear the function with a tick.
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3. [NAVI-Up] Key: move to previous week 4. [NAVI-Down] Key: move to next week Tips: You can press menu button to get a sub menu 1. New: For adding new memo, appointment or anniversary 2. View: Checking the to do list. 3.
Tips: If you are inside the “to do list” menu. You can press “Menu” button for adding new item, delete one item or delete all item. 5.4 World Clock You can set time zone that you want via ‘World Clock’. How to use the world clock 1.
6. Tools 6.1 Calculator Your phone has built-in calculator, which can add, subtract, and divide, Multiply. Your phone has built-in calculator, which can add, subtract, and divide, multiply. 1. Enter the first number. 2. Press the operator key ([Left] ->‘+’, [Right] -> ‘-‘, [Up] ->‘*’, [Down] ->‘/’). 3.
The voice memo features allow you to record up to 10 voice memos and each memo is up to 60 seconds . It is useful when you don’t have a pen and paper for writing a memo. The following options are available. Record: 1.Press the [Record soft key],Voice recording is started and the states of recording is displayed.
Your phone has built-in ‘Unit Converter’, which can convert one measure unit to another unit value. Supported units are as below. Main-Unit Sub-Unit Length cm, m, in, ft, yd, mi Width m*2, Are, ft*2, yd*2, Acre Weight g, kg, t, gr, oz, lb Volume cm*3, m*3, Liter, in*3, ft*3, yd*3 1.
Start: The time will start running. Lap: Have maximum ten record count. Pause: Timer will be stop. You can record the time and the time will be resume by pressing ‘Resume” Reset: Timer goes back to zero. 6.5 Downloaded file 6.5.1 Image file Press the [Menu function key], you can delete the image that you highlighted or delete all.
7. Fun Box The phone has two different games for your enjoyment. 7.1.1 Cocozam There are four options for Cocozam. Start: The new game is started. Key Info: Key assignment is described by simple images and helps you to play the game. Rank: The highest score that has saved.
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Select for delete vertical and horizontal line. Select for delete vertical line. Select for delete same fruit icon Key info Using Key Actions Centre (@) Select Move to up DOWN Move to down LEFT Move to left RIGHT Move to right CLEAR Pause 7.1.2 Ace of Aces...
There are three options for Ace of Aces. Start: The new game is started. Key info: Key assignment is described by simple images and helps you to play the game. Rank: The highest score that has saved. This game is played by dueling with one or more enemies at a time until you complete a stage. Before start you should choose a flight for action.
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WAP is a standard specifically created for mobile communications devices and gives fast and easy access to the Internet information and services. Now you can find a lot of useful information by using the WAP browser in your mobile phone, instead of using your computer. There are WAP services available that you will be able to access, such as reservation services, news, sports and weather, etc.
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Enter address: allows you to enter a URL to browse to Add Bookmark: adds a new list to the bookmarks for the Web page you are viewing Home: connects to the homepage you defined in the profile Top: jumps back to the top of the current page The following keys are available for use when browsing: [NAVI-UP]: moves the screen upwards.
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[T-Mobile UK] [Ents24] [WEB.DE] [Vizzavi] [EI Paris] Select: launches the WAP browser and loads the page bookmarked. After press select, you can Go To Bookmark, Edit and Delete. Go To Bookmark: You can go to that bookmark immediately. Edit: allows you to alter the name of the bookmark and address. Delete: deletes the current bookmark.
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Homepage: Enter the address of the WAP page that you want to use as your home page for the WAP profile. Following editor will be used for editing homepage. CURRENT INPUT MODE [*] Key allows you to change the input mode [ABC->abc->Abc] Tips: To choose a letter on a keypad, the key is pressed the appropriate number of times, rapidly in Succession, once for the first letter, twice for the second letter etc.
Edit Name: Input user’s ID. Password: Input user’s password. APN: Input the APN, if needed. 7.2.5.2 Save History: You can choose ON or OFF to determine browser’s data save in cache or not. A square cursor shows the current status on the right side. 7.2.5.3 Image scaling: This allows you to determine the image display mode.
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1.1.4 Light green 1.1.5 Light Blue 1.1.6 Green 1.1.7 Blue 1.1.8 Pink 1.2 My Menu---1.2.1 Skin 1,2,2 Wallpaper 1.2.3 Morning Call 1.2.4 Calendar 1.2.5 World Clock 1.2.6 Calculator 1.2.7 Unit Converter 1.2.8 Stop Watch 1.2.9 Security Settings 1.2.10 Game 1.3 Wallpaper 1.4 Greeting 1.5 Banner 1.6 Display Menu---1.6.1 Image...
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Reset Count 4. Settings 4.1 Sound Settings---4.1.1Alert Type---Ring Increasing Ring Vibration Vibration+ Melody Light Only 4.1.2 Ring Tone---Melody 4.1.3 Ring Volume 4.1.4 Key Tone---Off DTMF Instrument Waterdrop Voice Tone 4.1.5 Message Tone---Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Vibration Light Only 4.1.6 Power On/Off---Sound On Sound Off 4.1.7 Extra Tone--- Folder Tone...
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60 Secs 4.3 Clock Settings---4.3.1 Set Time 4.3.2 Data Format---DD:MM:YYYY MM:DD:YYYY YYYY:MM:DD 4.3.3 Time Format---12 Hour Clock 24 Hour Clock 4.4 Network Settings---4.4.1 Call Forward---If Busy If No Answer If Not Reach Always Cancel All 4.4.2 Call Barring---4.4.2.1 Outgoing ---Voice Data 4.4.2.2 Internat.Call---Same as Outgoing Calls 4.4.2.3 Internat.but Home--- Same as Outgoing Calls...
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5.2.2 Empty2---Same as Empty1 5.2.3 Empty3---Same as Empty1 5.2.4 Empty4---Same as Empty1 5.3 Calendar---5.3.1 New---5.3.1.1 Memo 5.3.1.2 Appointment 5.3.1.3 Anniversary 5.3.2 View---To Do List 5.3.3 Today 5.4 World Clock 6. Tools 6.1 Calculator 6.2 Voice Memo---Play Record 6.3 Unit Converter 6.4 Stop Watch 6.5 Downloaded Files---Image File Sound File...
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7.2.2.1.8 WEB.DE--- Same as Yahoo! 7.2.2.1.9 Vizzavi--- Same as Yahoo! 7.2.2.1.10 EI Paris--- Same as Yahoo! 7.2.2.2 Add Bookmark 7.2.2.3 Clear Bookmarks 7.2.3 History 7.2.4 Go To URL 7.2.5 Settings--- 7.2.5.1 Profile 7.2.5.1.1---Profile 1---Active Edit Rename 7.2.5.1.2---Profile 2---Same as profile 1 7.2.5.1.3---Profile 3---Same as profile 1 7.2.5.1.4---Profile 4---Same as profile 1 7.2.5.1.5---Profile 5---Same as profile 1...
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3. When Enter Lock Code appears at the power-up. Your phone is phone locked. You must enter the Lock Code supplied together with your phone. 4. No Service appears. You probably are in the area out of the coverage of a GSM/DCS network. 5.
E. Safety Information For the efficient and safe operation of your phone, observe these guidelines. 1. Everyday Use of your phone For normal operating position, hold your phone as you would any other telephone, with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when your phone is in use, as this will affect call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
iii) Use the ear opposite the pacemakers to minimize the potential for interference. iv) Switch off your phone immediately if you suspect that interference is being caused. 1.4 Hearing aids Some mobile phones, including your mobile phone, may interfere with certain hearing aids. In the event of such interference you may consult the hearing manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
F. Glossary Cell Broadcast This network service allows you to receive the broadcasted text messages on various topics such as weather, traffic, local district code, local hospitals, taxis or pharmacy in the area where you are. CUG (Closed User Group) This network service allows the restriction of calls to and from a selected user group.
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A standard specifically created for mobile communications devices and gives fast and easy access to Internet information and services. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) GPRS enabled networks offer ‘always-on’, higher capacity, Internet-based content and packet-based data services. This enable services such as colour Internet browsing, E-mail on the move.
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Safety Information 1 . SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FIXED WIRELESS TERMINALS .POTE NTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cauls e an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
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SAR INFORMATION THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RF EXPOSURE Body worn operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 15 mm. from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that maintain a 15 mm. separation distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna.
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U.S.A. U.S.FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Interference in a residential installation This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if Not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause...
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