Basic Information The SWITEL VS700 is a Smartphone customized for special needs with an Android 9.0 operating system. In addition to the “normal” options on a Smartphone it offers a special user interface with large, clearly arranged menu items, an especially large display, increased handset volume (+30 dB), a loud ringer (+90 dB) , and an emergency call button.
Table of content Get to know your VS700 ................. 3 At a glance........................3 Delivery contents ..................... 4 Insert SIM card, memory card and battery ............4 Charging the battery ....................6 Battery status ......................6 Turning on/off your mobile phone ................. 7 First use ........................
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Contacts (Phonebook)................17 Creating a new contact ..................17 Editing contacts....................... 18 Contact settings ...................... 18 Quick dial ....................19 Storing quick dial ....................19 Using/deleting quick dial buttons ................ 19 SOS (Emergency call) ................20 Sequence of an emergency call ................20 Cancelling the emergency call function.............
Get to know your VS700 Important: Before beginning please read the safety information on page At a glance Headset socket (3.5 mm) On-Off button Calls list button (press briefly) Volume buttons +/- Long press show running apps Front camera in background 10 Charging LED (red=<90% charged,...
Delivery contents 1 Mobile phone 1 Lithium Ion Battery 1 Battery charger 1 Headset 1 USB cable 1 Desktop charger 1 Quick Start Guide Insert SIM card, memory card and battery Possible risk of swallowing small parts! The SIM card can be removed. Small children could swallow it. Please make sure that the SIM card is not bent or scratched.
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• Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder with the gold contacts facing down as shown in the sketch. Pay attention to the position of the bevelled cor- ner. • You have the option to insert a micro SD card to increase the storage capacity. Slide the memory card, with the golden contacts facing down, into the slot until it stops.
Charging the battery • Ensure that the battery is correctly installed before charging. Do not remove the battery while the phone is charging. The phone could be damaged as a re- sult. • Charge the battery completely (100%) before using it for the first time. Some batteries only reach their full capacity after multiple complete charging/disch- arging cycles.
Turning on/off your mobile phone To turn on your phone hold the on/off button down until the display lights up. Depending on the setting of your SIM card you will then be prompted to enter your PIN. Enter the SIM PIN and then click .
First use When you turn on your phone for the first time, you will be gui- ded by an assistant. You’ll see a Welcome screen. Choose the language you want and touch “START“ to continue. If a SIM card is already inser- ted, the phone should have selected the correct language after a few seconds.
Basic Operating Instructions General Information for Operating the Telephone Your mobile phone is equipped with a touch screen which is used for the actual operation of the phone. The touch screen should not be scratched. Do not touch it with sharp objects and do not let it come into contact with water.
8 Tip areas for other programs (Apps). Contacts: manage your contacts / phonebook. Clock: clock, alarm clock, stopwatch. Settings: access to the settings. Note: go to “Settings“ -> “Apps & Notificati- ons“ -> “Advanced“ -> “Default apps“ to switch from “Switel“ (SimpleLaun-...
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cher) to “Android“ (Launcher3). After switching the phone should be re- started in order to proper function. Play store: access to Google Playstore (to install more apps, etc.). SOS: settings for the SOS function. Google Drive: access to online storage. Maps: access to Google maps app.
Status bar/Quick access menu (shortcuts) If you drag down the status bar, the system notifications of your mobile device will be displayed. To call up the quick ac- cess menu drag down the status bar once again. In the quick access menu you can immediately enter impor- tant settings without a lengthy search for the corresponding menu item, i.e.
The buttons There are three buttons located below the display. Calls list: Open the call log, access contacts and dialing keypad Home: back to the start screen Back: goes back one “screen”. In delivery state, three icons (touch keys , , ) are displayed at the bottom of the display, their functions corresponding to the three buttons.
2.12 Entering text An on-screen keyboard is displayed for entering your contacts (telephone book en- tries), for writing an SMS/MMS or for entering a website address in your internet browser. Click on the corresponding letters in order to write your text. •...
Calling (Switel OS) Entering the phone number by hand On home screen, tap on the symbol. The favorites, calls list or contacs are diplayed. Touch the symbol in the respective display. The dialling keypad is displayed. Enter the phone number and then tap the green phone icon.
Dialling from favourites / contacts / call history On home screen, tap the phone icon. The favorites, call history or contacts are displayed. • Favourites: Tap an entry to call directly. • Call History: Tap the phone icon to the right of the entry to call immediately.
Contacts (Phonebook) Creating a new contact Open your contacts (Phonebook). Your contacts will be displayed. Create a new contact by tapping Select whether the new contact should be saved in the phone or on the SIM card. If "SIM card" is selected, fewer entry details may be available.
Editing contacts Open your contacts (Phonebook). Your contacts will be displayed. Touch an entry. The details are displayed. Tap the star icon in the upper right corner to mark the entry as a Favorite. Tap the pencil icon at the top right to edit the entry. After editing, tap “Save“.
Quick dial You can assign contacts you want to reach quickly and easily to the quick dial keys. Storing quick dial Tap an empty quick dial key and select an entry from your contacts you want to assign. If more than one telephone number is stored to that contact, select the desired phone number by tapping on it.
SOS (Emergency call) Your mobile is equipped with an emergency call function. Up to 5 personal phone numbers can be entered for an automatic emergency call sequence,. Sequence of an emergency call Press the emergency call button on the back of the device for approx. 2-3 seconds. As soon as the automatic emergency call begins you will hear a “siren”...
Entering public authorities such as the Police De- partment, Fire Department, or Rescue Coordination Centres is not permitted. This is a purely “private” emergency call. Using location information from emergency SMS The emergency message (SMS) embeds the sender's location information (the in- formation is displayed as "http://maps.google.com/maps? F=q&q=([sequence of numbers]).
Tips on the battery • Only use batteries, cables and charging unit approved by the manufacturer, otherwise the battery could be damaged. • Never throw the battery into fire or water. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Always leave the battery in the phone to avoid accidentally short circuiting the battery contacts.
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• All mobile communication equipment is subject to interference which may impair its performance. • Keep the phone and accessories out of the reach of children. • The SIM card can be removed. Caution! Small children can swallow them. • The ringing tone is issued via the loudspeaker. Take an incoming call first and then hold the phone to your ear.
Power adapter plug The power adapter plug supplied fulfils the ecodesign requirements of the European Community (Directive 2005/32/EC). This means that the current consumption is considerably less, both in operation as well as in standby, in comparison to older power adapter plug models. Disposal In order to dispose of your device, take it to a collection point provided by your local public waste authorities (e.g.
Conformity with the above mentioned directives is confirmed by the CE mark on the device. To view the complete Declaration of Conformity, please refer to the free download available on our web site www.switel.com/support Trademarks • The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Google Play™...
If your device shows signs of defect during the period of guarantee, please return it to the sales outlet in which you purchased the SWITEL device together with the purchase receipt. All claims under the terms of guarantee in accordance with this agreement can only be asserted at the sales outlet.
Service In the case of technical questions, please use the service form on our website: http://www.switel.com/en/product-information-technical-support/...
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