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Thuraya XT-DUAL Frequently Asked Questions March 2012...
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Other satellite phones lose the satellite signal while walking or moving fast. What about XT-DUAL? The Thuraya XT-DUAL uses an advanced technology to combine the strength of the Thuraya satellites with the purpose designed handset antenna in order to provide full walk-and-talk capability.
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What if I have the XT-DUAL in my pocket and the antenna is retracted; can I still receive incoming calls in SAT-mode? XT-DUAL uses the High-Penetration-Alerting (HPA) technology to provide call notifications even with weak satellite signal (e.g. phone in the pocket). After the HPA-notification, you can extend the antenna in order to accept the call.
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11. What is on the Support-CD? The Support-CD which is included in the phone package contains: Drivers required to connect your Thuraya XT-DUAL with a PC or laptop (Win 7, Vista, XP) User guides in 12 languages (in pdf-format) ...
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Thuraya XT-DUAL has a built-in web browser for accessing the Internet. For a more convenient Internet access you can also connect your PC or laptop with the XT-DUAL and use the Internet from there in order to browse the web or check your mails.
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Display 19. What are the specifications of the display? The display of the Thuraya XT-DUAL is a 5 cm (2 inch) TFT-display with 262,000 colors and 176x220 pixels. 20. What is the brightness-sensor of the XT-DUAL? The brightness-sensor on top of the display regulates the brightness of the screen according to ambient lighting conditions.
SMS emergency numbers. In case of an emergency you can then start the emergency function by pressing the right softkey for 3 seconds. The XT-DUAL will then send your alarm message with your current coordinates in frequent intervals to the predefined numbers.
28. How do I establish a GmPRS connection with my computer? In order to use a GmPRS connection via your Thuraya XT-DUAL, you need to connect your Thuraya XT-DUAL to a PC via USB data cable. Afterwards you can establish a dial-up...
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34. In which countries can I use the Thuraya XT-DUAL in GSM-mode? You can use your Thuraya XT-DUAL in all countries that have either 900, 1800 or 1900 MHz GSM networks which means you can use it in almost every country of the world.
36. Can I use any power adapter with the phone? No, due to the electrical specifications only certified Thuraya Power Adapters shall be used to avoid damages of the phone and void warranty. Spare Power Adapters can be purchased in case the original Thuraya Power Adapter is lost or damaged.
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