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  • Page 1 Spice M-5252n User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Spice Mobiles Ltd. ©2009. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without permission. All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this publication are property of their respective owners. While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS......... 6 PHONE OVERVIEW..........10 GETTING STARTED ..........14 TEXT ENTRY............23 CALLING..............25 MENUS..............29 6.1 P .............. 29 HONEBOOK 6.2 M ..............32 ESSAGES 6.2.1 SMS..............32 6.2.2 MMS..............35 6.2.3 Chat ..............38 6.2.4 Voice Mail Server..........38 6.2.5 Broadcast Message ..........
  • Page 4 6.4.4 Network Setup............ 49 6.4.5 Security Setup ............ 50 6.4.6 Restore Factory Settings ........51 6.4.7 Sound Effect ............52 6.5 M ............52 EDIA ENTER 6.5.1 Camera .............. 52 6.5.2 Image Viewer ............. 53 6.5.3 Audio Player ............54 6.5.4 Video Recorder...........
  • Page 5 6.9.4 World Clock ............60 6.10 S ..............61 ERVICES 6.10.1 Spice Gang ..........61 6.10.2 WAP ..............61 6.10.3 Data Account ........... 62 6.10.4 STK ..............62 6.11 E ..............62 XTRAS 6.11.1 Calculator ............62 6.11.2 Unit Converter ..........63 6.11.3 Currency Converter..........
  • Page 6: Safety Précautions

    Safety Précautions Information for parents Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain the content to your children and the hazards associated with using the phone. Remember to comply with legal requirements and local restrictions when using the phone, for example, in aeroplanes, petrol stations, hospitals or while driving.
  • Page 7 and lens cap as well as the microSD card can be dismantled and swallowed by small children. Do not place the phone near to electromagnetic data carriers such as credit cards and floppy disks. Information stored on them could be lost. Do not look directly into the LED (such as flash LED) with optical magnifiers because of radiation.
  • Page 8 unit must not be exceeded. Otherwise the charging device may be damaged. The power supply must be plugged into an easily accessible AC mains power socket when charging the battery. The only way to turn off the charging device after charging the battery is to unplug You may only open the phone to replace the battery, SIM and microSD card.
  • Page 9 conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects. Do not dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode.
  • Page 10: Phone Overview

    Direction keys Go to Settings > Phone setup > Dedicated key to set direction keys as per your choice. The default value for the Direction keys: Fun spice ( Up direction key ), Dual SIM settings ( Down...
  • Page 11 direction key ), Write message ( Left direction key ), and Bluetooth ( Right direction key ) in standby mode. OK/Audio player key In idle screen, press OK key to open the Audio player. Press OK key to confirm the selected option. Left and right soft keys In idle screen, press the left soft key to directly access the main menu.
  • Page 12 Press the asterisk key to enter "*". Press the asterisk key twice in a row to enter "+", to make an international call. Hash Key Press the hash key to enter "#". Press and hold the hash key in idle screen to activate/deactivate the Silent mode.
  • Page 13 Ring Vibration only Vibration and ring Vibration then ring...
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started What is a SIM card When registering your mobile phone number, you will have a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) provided by the network operator. The SIM card has information reserved for your use. It includes your phone number, PIN (Personal Identification Number), PIN2, PUK (PIN Unlocking Key is the password to unlock PIN), PUK2 (password to unlock PIN2), IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) number, network information, phone book data, SMS...
  • Page 15 network, such as the charge information. Note: If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card will be locked. Please contact your network operator immediately for decoding. Attempting to decode by yourself may result in the permanent failure of the SIM card. PUK code PUK (8-digit) unlocks a locked PIN.
  • Page 16 Re-install the battery. Place the battery cover onto the back of your phone and slide it forward until the latch catches the cover. Note: A SIM card can be easily damaged if its metal contacts become scratched. Therefore, take special care when holding or inserting it and keep it away from small children.
  • Page 17 the talk time and the standby time are noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery. Use original batteries and charging devices only. Unplug the charger from the outlet and the phone when not in use. Do not leave a fully-charged battery connected to a charger because overcharging may shorten the lifetime of the battery.
  • Page 18 Talk and Standby time of battery vary depending on signal strength on the cellular network, the parameters set by the network operator and usage of the battery. Big Battery: With its 1300mAh battery phone has *10 days stand by time (under test conditions) so you can easily keep in touch with your loved ones for many days without charging its BIG BATTERY.
  • Page 19 Note: After the phone has run out of battery, we recommend that you recharge the battery in time. If you do not recharge the battery in two days, the phone may enter the slow charging mode. When you recharge the battery, there may be no display temporarily.
  • Page 20 Big Memory: This phone supports upto 8 GB micro sd card for you to save any data, music, videos etc to carry along. T-Flash/Micro SD card: It is a type of memory card. Insert T-Flash card into mobile phone Big Torch: This phone has BIG BRIGHT Dual LED Torch with a dedicated side key for all your emergency needs.
  • Page 21 Master SIM/Slave SIM. Stand By Mode Setting: Note: M-5252n supports Dual SIM, Dual standby but single calling i.e If you make a call from Master SIM then you cannot receive another call on your Slave SIM at the same time or...
  • Page 22 swap on any other Master SIM/Slave SIM is not possible. Switching the phone on Press and hold the ending key to turn the phone on/off. The phone will automatically search for the network, if there is no password protection for the SIM card and the phone. After the phone is registered on the network, the name of the service provider will be displayed on the idle screen.
  • Page 23: Text Entry

    Text Entry When an editing screen is displayed, the current text input method is indicated in the upper left corner of the display. To have more options to enter text, do one of the following ways to select the desired input methods: Go to Settings >...
  • Page 24 press it twice quickly to input the second letter, and so on. Press number key 0 to insert a space. Press number key 0 twice to enter 0. While entering text, press the right soft key (Clear) once to delete the last character on the display;...
  • Page 25: Calling

    Calling Making a call In idle screen, enter a phone number and press the “M” key to make a call by Master SIM, or press the “S” key to make a call by the Slave SIM. Press the ending key to end a call. Making an international call Press the asterisk key ”*”...
  • Page 26 Select Quick search, scroll and select a contact person. This Quick search option is advanced option and hence called as Intelligent Quick Search. Just type any part of the name in the quick search and you will get all the contacts matching your entry.
  • Page 27 settings > Speed dial > Set number > Options > Edit. Listening to voice mail Press and hold number key 1. You need to set the voice mail number and store it on your SIM card. To set the number, go to Messages >SIM Master SIM/ Slave SIM Voice mail server, select Options and then Edit.
  • Page 28 End Single End the current call. Call Add a new call and talk with more than one New Call party at a time. Use Phonebook to search for numbers. Phonebook Read/write a message during a call. Messages Record the call. Sound Recorder Mute...
  • Page 29: Menus

    Menus 6.1 Phonebook The phone provides two kinds of storage media: Master SIM/Slave SIM and phone. The phone can store 500 entries with multiple fields. The capacity of the phone book on your Master SIM/Slave SIM depends on the type of Master SIM/Slave SIM provided by your network operator.
  • Page 30 Send SMS after selecting a designated Send Text number. Message Send Send MMS after selecting a designated Multimedia number. Message View the detailed information of the record. View Edit the options included in a phone book Edit record. Delete the record. Delete Copy the record from the current storage to Copy...
  • Page 31 Quick This option allows quick search through phone book. Enter the first letter. Then all the records Search starting with such letter are displayed. This option lets you search for a specific record. Search Contact Add a new phone number to Master SIM, lave Contact SIM or phone.
  • Page 32: Messages

    Settings View the memory status. Set the default storage of new numbers. Select the items required to be added when adding new numbers to the phone. Set name list filter. Edit and send your own vCard. Select vCard version. 6.2 Messages 6.2.1 SMS The phone supports Short Messaging Service (SMS) and Enhanced Message Service (EMS).
  • Page 33 Save and Send Save the short message in Outbox and send it to the corresponding recipient at the same time. Send Only Send short message corresponding recipient. Save the short message in Outbox. Save Send to Many Send short message several recipients.
  • Page 34 Move Move this short message to SIM or phone. SIM/Phone Start chat by sending short messages. Chat Delete all short messages in inbox. Delete All Copy all short messages from SIM or from Copy All phone. Move all short messages from SIM or from Move All phone.
  • Page 35: Mms

    templates are editable. 5. Text Message Settings Set the following settings of short messages. Profile Settings Set profile name, SC address, validity period and message type. Enable or disable the delivery report and Common Settings reply path of short messages. View the memory usage ratio of the SIM Memory Status card and phone for short messages.
  • Page 36 Create a new multimedia message. Enter recipients in To by pressing the left soft key (Edit). Confirm with Done. Enter a subject in Subject by selecting Edit. Press the left soft key (Options) and select Done. Enter text in Edit content by selecting Edit. Press the left soft key (Options) and select the items you want to send, including images (Add picture), audios (Add audio), files in other formats (Add attachment) and slide...
  • Page 37 Send Options Set relevant options for sending multimedia message. Exit the editing of MMS. A message will Exit appear to ask you whether to save the MMS. 2. Inbox Incoming multimedia messages are saved in inbox. 3. Outbox You can view or process the multimedia messages saved in outbox.
  • Page 38: Chat

    Send Set validity period, delivery report, read report, priority, slide timing and delivery time for sending multimedia messages. Retrieve Set home network, roaming, read report and delivery report receiving multimedia messages. Filter Your phone will reject multimedia messages that meet the selected filter criteria here. Activate and edit the server profile.
  • Page 39: Broadcast Message

    Call Voice Mail Connect to the current voice mailbox number. Add or change the voice mailbox number. Edit Note: The voice mail function requires network support. 6.2.5 Broadcast Message Broadcast messages are messages that your network operator broadcasts to all users within a particular area, such as weather forecast and transportation conditions.
  • Page 40: Call History

    6.3 Call History In idle screen, press the calling key to directly access the call history. 1. Master SIM Call History In idle screen, press the “M” calling key or go to Call History > Master SIM call history > Master SIM missed calls/ Master SIM dialled calls/ Master SIM received calls, to view the call logs.
  • Page 41 Send a multimedia message to the record. Send Multimedia Message Delete Master SIM Call Logs: Delete missed calls, dialled calls or received calls, or delete all on the Master SIM card. Master SIM Call Timers: View Last call time, Total dialled calls and Total received calls, or Reset all time of the Master SIM card.
  • Page 42: Settings

    6.4 Settings 6.4.1 Dual SIM Settings Go to Menu > Settings > Dual SIM settings or press down dedication key to set SIM mode as Dual SIM/Only Master SIM/Only Slave SIM/Flight mode. When you are on a flight where the use of mobile phones is prohibited, select flight mode so that the phone will not connect to any network.
  • Page 43 accidents. 3. Language Set current display language. 4. Pref. Input Methods Set input method for text entry. 5. Display Characteristics Wallpaper Set the standby image of the phone. Set the waiting time and image for the Screen Saver screen saver. Set the animation displayed when the Power phone is turned on.
  • Page 44 Switch on or off the screen switch effect. Screen Switch Effect Set the effect switch choice. Effect Switch Choose Auto Update Wallpaper: Go to Menu > Settings > Phone setup > Display Characteristics > Wallpaper > Auto Update Wallpaper to turn Motion Wallpaper feature On/Off. When turned on, you can change Wallpapers with gentle flick of a wrist.
  • Page 45: General Call Settings

    6.4.3 General Call Settings Caller ID When you make a call, your number can be shown or hidden on the display of the called party. Select Set by network to use the default setting provided by the network operator. You may not be able to make calls if you select Hide ID, depending on the network setting.
  • Page 46 Divert A call is diverted if the phone is switched off or is out of range. Unreachable A call is diverted if not answered. Divert If No Answer A call is diverted if another call is in progress. Divert Busy All data calls are diverted.
  • Page 47 Incoming If All calls is activated, no calls can be received. If When Roaming is activated, you Calls may not receive calls when you are outside your home network. Cancel All Cancel all restrictions to calls. Password from your network operator is required. Change barring password.
  • Page 48 2. Slave SIM Call Settings For the detailed information of Slave SIM call settings, please refer to the contents in “Master SIM call settings”. 3. Black List The phone cannot receive the call from black listed number (can select upto 5 number) if number was added to the black list of the phone.
  • Page 49: Network Setup

    Call Time If activated, the phone beeps at the interval time you set during a call. Reminder Choose whether to activate the auto quick end Auto Quick function, and set the duration. 6.4.4 Network Setup It requires network support. The network that your phone uses is configured automatically. When turned on, the phone automatically connects to the designated network, or automatically connects to a roaming network when you are outside the coverage of your regular...
  • Page 50: Security Setup

    Select the preferred network operator. The default is the network of your SIM card. 2. Slave SIM Network Setup For the detailed information of Slave SIM network setup, please refer to the contents in “Master SIM Network Setup”. 6.4.5 Security Setup The phone provides several codes to protect your phone against misuse.
  • Page 51: Restore Factory Settings

    Barred It requires network support. If the SIM card supports this function, you may restrict the Dial numbers for outgoing calls. If activated, your phone may not call the numbers in the Fixed dial list. The PIN2 code is required for this setting. Set new passwords, including Master SIM PIN Change and Master SIM PIN2.
  • Page 52: Sound Effect

    6.4.7 Sound Effect Audio effect can be set in this item. 6.5 Media Center 6.5.1 Camera The phone is provided with a built-in 0.1 mega pixel CMOS camera at the back, which supports the photographing and video shooting functions. Pictures are saved in the file system of the phone.
  • Page 53: Image Viewer

    Scene Mode Select pre-defined settings for the current environment. Select the effect of photo display. Effect Settings Set the storage location for photos. Storage Restore the default settings of camera. Restore Default 6.5.2 Image Viewer Pictures taken can be accessed quickly in Image viewer. Select Options for available options while viewing pictures.
  • Page 54: Audio Player

    Delete Delete the picture. Delete All Delete all the pictures saved here. Files Sort the pictures by name, type, time, size or Sort By none. Set the storage location of the picture. Storage 6.5.3 Audio Player Audio Player allows you to play audio files. Audio player in this phone comes with built-in Motion Music feature which allows you to change music at the double shake of a wrist.
  • Page 55: Video Recorder

    Refresh List Update the play list. Settings Settings include Pre. Play list, List auto gen., Repeat, Shuffle, Background play. Turn Change Music On/Off to allow Flip Flop Change of songs at the double shake of a wrist Music 6.5.4 Video Recorder Video Recorder is used for video shooting.
  • Page 56: Video Player

    record video up to 1minute/300KB in AVI format. When the document exceeds 300KB/1 minute length, you will get a message and be prompted to save the document 6.5.5 Video Player Video player allows you to browse or process video recording files, Video player support the format of self created .avi and 3gp.
  • Page 57: Scheduled Fm Recording

    Edit channel list. Channel List Manual Input Input the channel manually. Auto Tuning Set automatic searching for channels. Settings Set background play and loud speaker. Scheduled FM recording 6.5.7 Schedule to record one or more FM programs at the time you set. You can set up to four sets of recordings.
  • Page 58: Fun & Games

    separately. Select Phone or Memory card and select Options to browse, copy, delete, and move the files in folders. 6.7 Fun & Games The phone provides Copter, Puzzle, Robot and Fruit. This phone also provides Motion game-Dice. To play Motion game - Dice follow these instructions: Shake the mobile phone to make the dices roll.
  • Page 59: Organizer

    To activate that profile, go back to the idle screen, press and hold the hash key until the phone gives you a prompt. You can customize the following options for new profiles. Tone Set Master SIM incoming call, Slave SIM Setup incoming call, Power on, Power off, Master SIM message tone, Slave SIM message tone...
  • Page 60: To Do

    View Tasks View or edit event memos for the day. Add Task Add event memos. Jump to Date Enter a specific date to be located and the cursor will jump to the date quickly. 6.9.2 To Do If activated, the phone rings as a reminder when the set time arrives.
  • Page 61: Services

    It is WAP portal from where user can download Ringtones, Wallpapers, Animations, Videos, and other kind of content. Step1. Check the GPRS settings for your operator. Step2. Initiate Spice Gang wap portal to browse and download the content. Step3. Charges for download apply as per operator pricing.
  • Page 62: Data Account

    Service This function means the service provider will send WAP content to your phone without any Inbox operation from you. For example, you can obtain the latest news or new WAP setting from the service provider. Settings Set the browser settings, including Select SIM, Edit account, Browser options, Service message settings, Clear cache, Clear cookies and Trusted certificates.
  • Page 63: Unit Converter

    Use navigation keys to operate and OK key to get the result. 6.11.2 Unit Converter The phone provides the unit conversion about weight and length. Enter the amount to be converted. Press the OK key to obtain the converted result. 6.11.3 Currency Converter Set the exchange rate and confirm with the OK key.
  • Page 64: Bluetooth (Mono)

    Store the *.txt files in the Ebook folder, and then you can read them in E-Book reader. 6.11.6 Bluetooth (Mono) You can connect wirelessly to other compatible devices with wireless Bluetooth technology. Compatible devices may include mobile phones, computers and enhancements such as headsets and car kits.
  • Page 65: Appendix I Troubleshooting

    Appendix I Troubleshooting Available accessories with M-5252n are 1 Battery (1300mAH), 1 Dual Stereo Headset with call connect/disconnect button, 1 Travel Charger. FCC Statement: This device has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Performance is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 66 Problem Possible causes Possible solution Poor The network signal is too Move to a location reception weak at your current where the network location, for example, in signal a basement or near a tall properly received. building, because wireless transmissions cannot effectively reach The network is busy at Avoid...
  • Page 67 Poor local telephone line Press the ending key quality and dial again. You may be switched to a better-quality network trunk phone line. Battery The battery or battery Contact the dealer. will arger is damaged. charge. The temperature of the Adjust the battery phone is below -10°C or charging...
  • Page 68 The battery is depleted. Use a new battery. high temperature environments, battery life will be shortened. If you are not able to Change your location connect to the network, to one where the the phone will continue network to send out signals as it accessible, attempts to locate a base temporarily turn off...
  • Page 69 You are not within the Check service network. service area area with your network. service provider. Poor signal. Move to an open space, or if you are inside building, move closer to a window. You cannot You have activated the Go to Settings >...
  • Page 70 You have activated the Go to Settings > fixed dial number Security setup > feature. Master SIM/Slave SIM security setup > Fixed dial, and select Off to disable this feature. PIN Code You have entered an Contact your service is blocked. incorrect PIN code three provider.
  • Page 71: Appendix Ii Abbreviations And Explanation

    Appendix II Abbreviations and Explanation Global System of Mobile Communication GPRS General Packet Radio Service Short Message Service Wireless Application Protocol Fixed Dialing Numbers Subscriber Identity Module Personal Identification Number Personal Unblocking Key IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity Mobile Country Code Mobile Network Code...
  • Page 72 A service provided by the network, which allows you to answer another incoming call without Call interrupting the active call, but it is different from waiting conference call. You can only talk to one party while another party is held at the same time. A service provided by the network, which allows Call divert you to divert an incoming call to a specified...

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