CONTENTS... Thuraya XT 01 Before you start Certification information (SAR) Precautions for Thuraya XT FCC Compliance Statement Unpacking your Thuraya XT For your safety Thuraya XT Battery Information The function of the keys Taking care of your Thuraya XT Certification information (IP54, IK03)
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Thuraya XT 02 Getting started Write a new Message Traditional text input Predictive text input Change language Dictionary Thuraya XT 03 Using the menu 1. Contacts 3. Call logs 1.1 Search 3.1 Call logs 1.2 Add Contact 3.2 Delete 1.3 Group 3.3 Call Duration...
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Thuraya XT 03 Using the menu 8. Network 5.7 Settings 5.8 Info message 8.1 Network mode 5.9 Memory status 8.2 SAT Registration 5.10 Delete messages 8.3 Preference 6. Sound settings 9. Security 9.1 PIN1 code 7. Settings 9.2 Security code 7.1 Phone...
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01 Before you start Certification information (SAR) Precautions for Thuraya XT FCC Compliance Statement Unpacking your Thuraya XT For your safety Thuraya XT Battery Information The function of the keys Taking care of your Thuraya XT Certification information (IP54, IK03)
01 Before you start Your wireless Thuraya XT phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) recommended by international guidelines (ICNIRP). These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
01 Before you start Your mobile device is also designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the Federal Communications Commission (USA) and Industry Canada. These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue.
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01 Before you start Caution RoHS This product is in compliance with EU RoHS Directives and manufactured using lead-free solder paste and parts.
Please read carefully and make yourself familiar with the safety measures and user instructions in this manual before you start using your Thuraya XT. This will help you to get the most out of your Thuraya XT. The following guidelines will help you to use your Thuraya XT safely.
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01 Before you start Follow any restrictions. Use only in the normal position as explained in the Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. product documentation. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. Use only approved enhancements and batteries. product.
01 Before you start Use only the Thuraya approved battery pack and Thuraya approved chargers for your phone. Caution Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you protect your warranty coverage.
01 Before you start This unit is graded at the dust protection level 5 which contributes to the phone reliability in dusty environments. This unit is graded at the waterproof level 4 protecting against splashing waters.
01 Before you start - Bottom cover - Battery Note If these parts are not attached properly, this may cause water or dust ingress resulting in a malfunction.
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01 Before you start - Bottom cover Note If the rubber part of the above parts is damaged, contact the Customer Service Center. - Exposed to rain for a while This may cause a malfunction. - Sunk under water or used in water This may cause a malfunction.
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01 Before you start - Spa - Sauna - Humid bathroom - etc. - When charging the phone - When using the earset - When the battery is not - Extending the antenna, whilst the using a USB/Data cable or inserted phone is wet when transmitting data...
01 Before you start Your package contains the following items: An overview of your Thuraya phone: SAT antenna Screen Left soft key Right soft key Handset Battery Travel Charger Send key End key Navigation keys Center key Alphanumeric keypad Star key...
01 Before you start 4-way direction key for menu navigation. Long press on 0 key will display the ‘+’ symbol (to enter country calling codes, e.g. +971…) options. Long press will switch between Silent & Normal The function of the key correlates with the text shown mode.
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Options during a call Inserting SIM card Handling more than one call simultaneously Connect the charger and charge the battery (Conference calls) Switch the Thuraya XT On/Off Enter your PIN Write a new Message Emergency call (SOS) Traditional text input...
02 Getting started Introduction Your Thuraya XT Satellite Phone is a powerful and compact phone offering total convenience and mobility across Thuraya’s coverage unmatched combination of quality and performance. - The antenna should be fully extended during incoming and outgoing calls.
67) and determines which service region is active by registering its presence with the Thuraya system. If the Thuraya XT has not conditions improve and a call is made or a period of time elapses. You also have the option to speed up that procedure by manually...
Initial steps Inserting SIM card Connect the charger and charge the battery You should charge the battery supplied with your Thuraya XT as soon as possible to obtain full battery charge. To insert the SIM card: To charge the battery:...
(see page 69). The soft key SOS is available even: When the SIM card in your Thuraya XT is not valid. When you have a valid SIM card but no roaming with the Each digit entered is displayed as an ( ).
Setup wizard Use the Setup wizard to set the basic details of the phone when you initially switch on your Thuraya XT phone. If you decide to skip the Setup wizard you can access it later in the Settings menu.
Low battery The structure of the display areas is as follows: Battery good Battery full the operating conditions of the Thuraya XT. submenus and displays the editors for the contacts and SMS. HPA strength (High-Penetration Alerting, see page 25) displayed.
02 Getting started Call status Key action Mute Ciphering (call encryption) is off (This icon appears when the encryption function and users can be more cautious.) Left / Right direction Up / Down direction To go back to idle screen while While sending to and receiving data from an external device in another menu Phone status...
02 Getting started Default shortcuts Useful shortcuts There are four basic shortcuts to the following menus from the Use shortcuts to quickly get the most from your device. Refer to idle screen. the relevant sections in this user guide for further details of the functions.
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02 Getting started Setting Alarm Setup wizard Menu > 4. Organizer > 1. Alarm > 2. Alarm1 > Select Day, press the center key > Enter Time > Select AM/PM > Select Menu > 7. Settings > 7. Setup wizard >...
02 Getting started Making and receiving calls 2. Receiving a call You will hear the selected ringtone. 1. Making a call is displayed. The number of the caller will be displayed on the screen 1. Enter a phone number using the keypad. (if the number is transmitted).
02 Getting started High-Penetration alerting Options during a call Your Thuraya XT offers a number of options which are only available during a call. You cannot use all of these features “ ” and a special ringtone will be heard and signal indicator on the left top of the screen will be situation.
02 Getting started Handling more than one call simultaneously (Conference calls) Connect a private call: You can isolate a party from the multiparty call and talk Incoming call: exclusively with this ‘private call’. The other parties of the conference will be put on hold and will not hear what you are speaking with the private party.
02 Getting started Write a new Message Press Menu and select Messaging > message. indicate the selected character (Clear). Press and mode. 123 indicates number mode. The available text input hold (Clear) to clear all characters. Capital Small Capital + Small under the number 1 key.
02 Getting started Predictive text input The complete lists of available symbols are shown below. You can enter any letter with a single keypress by using predictive text input (eZiText). eZiText is based on a built-in dictionary to which you can also add new words.
02 Getting started Change language Dictionary Your Thuraya XT supports 12 system and input languages. added words will become part of the vocabulary of eZiText to be searched and suggested. Supported languages are: Dictionary in the Option 1. English contact New message Add calendar.
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02 Getting started To change the registered word To delete the registered word Option > Edit Edit the word using traditional Option > Delete text input. words. Note When you press Option Input Language 123 Symbol...
03 Using the menu 1. Contacts 1.2 Add Contact in your address book. There are different ways to add new contacts: Option 1 1. First enter a number while being in idle screen and then save the number in your contact list by pressing the center key 2.
03 Using the menu 1.3 Group Option 3 An easy way to manage contacts in your contact list is using the Group function. This In SMS viewer, Option > Save as a contact Missed calls list, Option > Save to contacts every Group and to send SMS to all Group Received calls list,...
03 Using the menu 1.4 Speed dial You can use the number keys for speed dialing, and a To make a call using a speed dial key: phone number needs to be assigned to each number key for this There are two ways of making a call when numbers are assigned purpose.
03 Using the menu 1.5 Copy 1.6 Delete Every time you save a contact you can choose whether to save the Deletes contacts saved on the phone or the SIM card. number directly on the phone or on the SIM card. If you want to copy Choose whether to delete all contacts at once or individually.
You can determine your current position using Option > Send via SMS the GPS (Global Positioning System) of your 4. To transmit your current position to a PC or laptop Thuraya XT. (while being connected via data cable) use Option > Connect to PC Menu >...
03 Using the menu 2.2 Continuous position While moving with your Thuraya XT you can use the function While retrieving your Continuous Position you can use the Continuous Position to continuously update your GPS position. following options: This includes latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC, satellite count, your 1.
03 Using the menu 2.3 Waypoints 7. To navigate to a selected waypoint. You can create waypoints in order to save the GPS data of your Option > Start navigation current position or you also can enter a waypoint manually if you know the GPS data of a particular position.
03 Using the menu 2.4 Location tracking 2.5 Setting The function of location tracking shows waypoints in your phone 2.5.1 Format Tracking time (2.5.2). The GPS information can be shown in six formats: DD.ddddd, DD/MM/SS.ss, DD/MM/SS, DD/MM.mm, MGRS, and UTM. 2.5.2 Tracking time You can select tracking intervals from 1 Second...
03 Using the menu 2.6 Helper In case of an emergency you can send an SMS with your current 2.6.3 Edit numbers. You can enter a number manually or you can select 2.6.1 Activate from your contact list (if you already saved numbers there). Long press the right soft key to activate the Helper.
03 Using the menu 2.7 Qiblah & Prayer 2.6.4 Emergency SMS Provides information about the Islamic prayer direction (Qiblah) and prayer timings. Activate or deactivate the Emergency SMS. 1. Acquire GPS in SAT mode. Menu > 2.Navigation > 1.Current position 2.
03 Using the menu 3. Call logs In the Call logs the history of your phone calls 3.2 Delete can be shown. Choose whether to delete Missed calls Received calls Outgoing calls 3.1 Call logs Choose whether you want to view Missed calls Received calls 3.3 Call Duration...
3.3.1 GmPRS volume Choose whether to view the data volume for Last session Sent data Received data All data 4.1 Alarm With your Thuraya XT, you can set a Wake-up call, Alarm 1 Alarm 3.3.2 Reset 4.1.1 Wake up call...
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03 Using the menu 4. Turn On/Off the alarm with the navigation Alarm settings keys 1. Select a day of the week with the navigation keys (Multiple selection possible) 5.Turn On/Off the Auto Power with the navigation keys 2. Enter the time with the navigation keys 3.
03 Using the menu 4.2 Calendar 6. Press Save to apply the change Day with an entry 4.1.2 Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 Currently selected date To set Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 follow the same instructions. Currently selected date with content Please note that for Alarm 1 and Alarm 2, the Auto power On/Off Today function is not available.
03 Using the menu 4.3 Calculator 4.4 Stopwatch The Stopwatch can store up to 20 lap times. Start/Stop/Resume Subtract Back/Lap/Reset Multiply Jump to previous lap time Divide (if there is any) Show result Jump to next lap time (if there is any) Short-press for Dot (decimal point) Long-press...
5.1 New message Note Single page SMS is limited to 70 (Arabic Group languages) or 160 (Latin Group languages). Your Thuraya XT supports World time is calculated based on the set local time. multi-page SMS. Therefore incorrect local time will result in incorrect world time.
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03 Using the menu Sending messages You can compose a text message, and send the message to 3. Add the numbers of the recipients. more than one recipient at the same time. Select Option > 2. recipients. The composed message 1.
03 Using the menu 5.2 Inbox Your inbox can store up to 150 messages on the phone and Voicemail message around 150+ messages on SIM card (depending on the type of A message that indicates the arrival of a new voicemail. SIM card).
You can save up to 150 sent messages on the phone. The Your Thuraya XT comes with 15 default templates. You can number of sent messages that can be stored on the SIM card varies depending on the type of SIM card.
03 Using the menu 5.7 Settings 5.7.3 Delivery report You can request a delivery report from the network for the sent 5.7.1 Service center SMS (network service). The service center number provided by the service provider must Menu > 5. Messaging >...
> 7. Settings > 5. Request reply To save a Topic 5.7.6 Bearer selection Info messages can be received by setting Topic. Your Thuraya XT supports two different transmission modes. Menu > 5. Messaging > 8. Info message > 4. Topics.
03 Using the menu 5.9 Memory status To receive Info message Shows the total and the used memory of the phone and the SIM card. In Info message menu: - The maximum storage space available in the phone is 450 Status is set to Off by default.
03 Using the menu 6. Sound settings 5.10 Delete messages Thuraya XT. Deletes all the messages in a selected folder. All messages can be easily deleted by pressing the center key Menu > 5. Messaging > 7. Settings > 10.
> 4. Brightness sensor > 7.1.2 Greeting message 7.1.5 LCD contrast Set the Greeting message that will appear on the screen every time you switch on your Thuraya XT. steps. Press the navigation keys to choose Menu > 7. Settings >...
03 Using the menu 7.2 Call 7.2.2 Call divert calls. This function diverts incoming - voice calls - data calls 7.2.1 Call waiting - fax calls Call waiting allows you to receive an incoming call during an active call by either holding or ending the active call to get the waiting call.
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Call diverting > 1. Voice > No reply 7.2.2.1.4 Unreachable: Incoming calls will be diverted when your Thuraya XT is switched off or outside of the coverage area. Choose whether to divert the Menu > 7. Settings > 2. Call >...
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03 Using the menu 7.2.3 Call barring 7.2.3.3 International calls except to home country This function restricts international calls except to an assigned home To use the barring service, you must know the barring password country. for the corresponding SIM and you must be subscribed to the Menu >...
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03 Using the menu 7.2.3.5 Incoming calls when abroad 7.2.4 Voice mail This function prevents incoming calls from foreign countries. Set a new voice mail number Menu > 7. Settings > 2. Call > 3. Call barring > Menu > 7. Settings >...
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03 Using the menu 7.2.7 Auto redial 7.2.9 Cost If the number you are trying to call is busy you can activate to This service allows you to have cost control of your outgoing automatically redial the number. calls. Menu >...
03 Using the menu 7.3 GmPRS 7.2.9.2 Cost limit You can change the settings of your GmPRS connections. Allow you to set a maximum cost limit. Once this limit is reached no further calls can be initiated. 7.3.1 APN Press the left soft key or the center key and enter your Access point name is required when you...
Choose your desired language by navigating with the left or right Input Language navigation keys and select with the center key of your Thuraya XT. The System language affects the menus in Menu > 7. Settings > 4.
To set the time and date, you can either choose to use the Auto Update function or you can set the time and date manually. The Auto update service uses the GPS information of your Thuraya XT. For some areas with deviating time zones, the Menu > 7.
03 Using the menu 7.6 Data connection 7.7 Setup wizard Data connection port for using GPS data or software upgrade can port and Serial port. When the Time/Date, port is selected, the speed is set to the default value and cannot Location, Language and gives you the possibility to copy the...
8. Network In order to make calls or send SMS using your 7.8 My numbers Thuraya XT, a satellite connection is required. My numbers function is to register the Voice number, Fax number and Data number on your current SIM card.
03 Using the menu 8.2 SAT Registration 8.3 Preference Display the preferred list of networks registered on your SIM card. If the SAT icon on your display is blinking you may not be You can add or remove entries in this list. able to receive or make SAT calls.
You received your PIN and your PUK codes together with your SIM card. Menu > 9. Security > 1. PIN1 code > Input PIN1 code after selecting Note The initial security code of your Thuraya XT is ‘0000’, and this code can be changed in the Change codes menu.
03 Using the menu 9.3 Change codes 9.4 Fixed dialing Choose whether to change: Fixed dialing is a function where only the PIN1 code PIN2 code Security code Barring code (used for call barring functions, please check with your operator) 9.4.1 Show list Shows the numbers or names registered in the Fixed dialing.
03 Using the menu 9.5 Closed User Group 9.4.2 Add new Closed User Group is a function to form a calling group. To add a new number in Fixed dialing: To use the CUG function, please contact your service provider for details. center key Menu >...
03 Using the menu 9.6 IMEI Number 9.8 Soft reset Each Thuraya XT has its own unique IMEI You can reset your Thuraya XT without Number. losing your personal settings like contacts or messages. You can check the IMEI number of your...
Check which data Port settings are selected. For detailed instructions (see page 65). Check if the data baud setting is compatible with your PC or laptop. 5. When your Thuraya XT has been dropped in water Separate battery and after drying take it to Customer Service Center.
04 Additional Information Quick access codes 1.2 Add contact 1.1 Search 1. Contacts 1.2.1 Phone 1.2.2 SIM 1.2 Add contact 1.5 Copy 1.5.1 SIM to Phone 1.5.2 Phone to SIM 1.3 Group 1.5.1.1 One by one 1.5.2.1 One by one 1.4 Speed dial 1.5.1.2 All 1.5.2.2 All...
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04 Additional Information 2.5 Settings 2. Navigation 2.1 Current position 2.5.1 Format 2.5.2 Tracking time 2.5.1.1 DD.ddddd 2.5.2.1 1 Second 2.2 Continuous position 2.5.1.2 DD/MM/SS.ss 2.5.2.2 3 Seconds 2.5.1.3 DD/MM/SS 2.5.2.3 10 Seconds 2.3 Waypoints 2.5.1.4 DD/MM.mm 2.5.2.4 30 Seconds 2.4 Location track 2.5.1.5 MGRS 2.5.2.5 1 Minute...
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04 Additional Information 3.4 Delete 3. Call logs 3.1 Missed calls 3.4.1 Missed calls 3.4.2 Received calls 3.4.3 Outgoing calls 3.2 Received calls 3.4.4 All 3.3 Outgoing calls 3.5 Call duration 3.5.1 Last call 3.5.2 Received calls 3.5.3 Outgoing calls 3.4 Delete 3.5 Call duration 3.5.4 All calls...
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04 Additional Information 5.7 Settings 5. Messaging 5.1 New message 5.7.1 Service center 5.7.2 Format 5.7.3 Delivery report 5.7.2.1 Text 5.7.3.1 On 5.2 Inbox 5.7.2.2 Fax 5.7.3.2 Off 5.7.2.3 E-mail 5.3 Draft 5.7.2.4 ERMES 5.4 Sent messages 5.7.4 Validity 5.7.5 Request reply 5.7.6 Bearer selection 5.5 Outbox 5.7.4.1 Maximum...
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04 Additional Information 6.1 Ringtone 6. Sound Setting 6.1 Ringtone 6.1.1 Thuraya 6.1.2 Esperanza 6.1.3 Funky 6.2 Ringtone volume 6.1.4 Jazz 6.1.5 Arabia 6.1.6 Crescendo 6.3 Ringing type 6.1.7 For you 6.1.8 Magic 6.1.9 Too far 6.4 Keypad tone 6.1.10 Maestro 6.1.11 Ring 1...
04 Additional Information 7.1 Phone 7. Settings 7.1 Phone 7.1.1 Wallpaper 7.1.2 Greeting message 7.1.3 Backlight 7.1.3.1 15 Seconds 7.2 Call 7.1.3.2 30 Seconds 7.1.3.3 Always on 7.3 GmPRS 7.1.4 Brightness sensor 7.1.5 LCD contrast 7.4 Language 7.1.4.1 Off 7.5 Time/Date 7.1.4.2 On 7.2 Call 7.6 Data connection...
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04 Additional Information 7.2.2.1.4 Unreachable 7.2.3.5 Incoming calls When abroad 7. Settings 7.1 Phone 7.2.2.1.4.1 Activate 7.2.3.5.1 Activate 7.2.2.1.4.1.1 Voicemail 7.2.3.5.2 Status 7.2 Call 7.2.2.1.4.1.2 Number 7.2.3.5.3 Deactivate 7.2.2.1.4.2 Status 7.3 GmPRS 7.2.3.6 Clear barring 7.2.2.1.4.3 Deactivate 7.2.2.1.5 Clear divert 7.2.3.6.1 All 7.4 Language 7.2.3.6.2 Outgoing...
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04 Additional Information 7. Settings 7.1 Phone 7.2.7 Auto redial 7.2.8 Send own number 7.2.9 Cost 7.2.8.1 Preset 7.2.9.1 Charge rate 7.2.7.1 On 7.2 Call 7.2.8.2 Off 7.2.9.2 Cost limit 7.2.7.2 Off 7.2.8.3 On 7.2.9.3 Display cost 7.3 GmPRS 7.3 GmPRS 7.4 Language 7.3.1 APN 7.3.2 Auto reject...
Access codes PIN & PUK There are several access codes that are used in your Thuraya XT and your SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. It is usually against unauthorized use.
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THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AND THURAYA WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: This Limited Warranty will be void in its entirety if the Product is serviced by anyone other than Thuraya or a Thuraya Authorized Service Centre. Buyer’s sole Authorized Service Centre or any other person or entity to assume any other obligation or liability beyond that which is provided for in this Limited Warranty.
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Period provided herein. This Limited Warranty sets forth the entire responsibility of Thuraya with respect to the Product. There are no other liabilities of Thuraya arising from the sale of the Product whether based on warranty, contract, negligence or other theories of liability.
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