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KCM GM608 User Manual

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GM608 User Guide
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  • Page 1 Tri-band GSM/GPRS handset GM608 User Guide Rev A1.2...
  • Page 2 UNPACKING Thank you for purchasing GM608. Check whether your phone comes equipped with all the nec essary components, as shown in the figure below. If the product is defective or there is a comp onent missing, immediately contact the office where you bought our phone.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 0…SAFETY INFORMATION 0…Search Entry 0…Add New Entry 0…Copy All 0…BEFORE YOU START 0…Delete 0…Caller Group 0…PHONE ICONS 0…Extra Number 0…DESCRIPTION OF KEYS 0…Settings 0…BACKLIGHT 0…Caller Picture 0…BATTERY 0…Caller Ring Tone 0…NETWORK LINKING 0…Caller Video 0…INSERT & REMOVE FLASH CARD 0…MESSAGE 0…THE IDLE PROFILE 0…SMS...
  • Page 4 0…Call Time 0…Games 0…Call cost 0…Theme 0…SMS Counter 0…Image Editor 0…GPRS Counter 0…Game Setting 0…SETTINGS 0…USER PROFILE 0…Phone Setup 0…Call Setup 0…ORGANIZER 0…Network Setup 0…Calendar 0…Security Setup 0…To Do List 0…Sound Effect 0…Alarm 0…Restore Factory Settings 0…World Clock 0…S/W Version 0…Hourly Alarm 0…MULTIMEDIA 0…SERVICES...
  • Page 5 0…SHORTCUTS 0…SYMBOLS 0…TEXT INPUT MODE 0…MP3 AND MP4 INSTRUCTION 0…SPANISH/ENGLISH IUPUT MODE 0…TROUBLESHOOTING 0…Multitap ES/ABC Input Mode 0…Multitap es/abc Input Mode 0…GLOSSARY 0…Smart ES/ABC Input Mode 0…Smart es/abc Input Mode 0…LIMITED WARRANTY 0…Numeric Mode STATEMENT...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION PERSONAL USE Operation of any radio equipment including mobile phones may interfere with the function of in adequately shielded medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers. You must consult t he manufacturer of these devices or your physician before use. In oil depots and chemical factories where explosive gas or other products are stored, the user should pay close attention to the restriction on the use of mobile phone.
  • Page 7 MOBILE PHONE USE Please use only the accessories or parts offered by the manufacturer or those authorized by th e manufacturer. Use of unauthorized accessories might influence the performance of the phone. What’s worse, your phone might get damaged and harm will be caused to your body. It might even violate the national regulations on the telecommunication terminal products.
  • Page 8 Note! Non-professionals must not try to dissemble the phone. Phone Precautions! Use your phone battery only for its intended purpose, and never use any battery charger which is damaged or worn out. When you unplug your phone from its charger, grasp and pull the plug, not the power cord.
  • Page 9 Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potenti ally cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone o r battery, take it to a service center for inspection. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.
  • Page 10 ON THE ROAD Before making or receiving calls acquaint yourself thoroughly with the applicable local laws and guidelines regarding the use of mobile radio telephones and always abide by these laws. Air bags, anti-lock brakes, cruise control and fuel injection systems are normally immune to rad io transmissions but if you come across problems, please consult you vehicle dealer.
  • Page 11 the plane has not taken off yet, you should ask the flight crew for permission before you use y our phone. Note! If you have set your phone to Auto Switch ON, please check the Alarm Clock setting stat us and the Schedule menu to see the reminding time setting so that your phone will not power on automatically during the flight.
  • Page 12 not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
  • Page 13 BODY-WORN OPERATION Body-worn operation is restricted to accessories that maintain a minimum of 1.5 cm separation to the body and do not contain metallic components. Use of any other body-worn accessories may not compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website an www.fcc.gov Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user for a wireless handset.
  • Page 14 Cautions Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the us er’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC compliance Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received.

  • Page 15: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START PHONE ICONS Shows the received signal strength. The more the bars, the better the sign al strength. Appears when a new text message has been received Appears when you have messages waiting in voice mail Appears when the vibrator mode is selected as ring tone type. Appears when the alarm clock function is enabled.

  • Page 16: Description Of Keys

    DESCRIPTION OF KEYS Left Soft Key Performs the functions indicated by the text in the left bottom line of the display scr een above it. On standby mode, enables you to enter into the menu. When in the Game Mode, enables you to quit the program. In the menu mode, selects menu function or stores information that you have enter ed in the phone or SIM memory.
  • Page 17 creen above it. On standby mode, enables you to enter into the call history. In the menu mode, press the Right Soft key function, to go back to previous screen. Send Key Press to dial a Number. Press to answer an incoming Call. End Key Press to end a call or reject an incoming call.
  • Page 18 Long Press : Enter the Home Page. 0~9 Numeric Keys By pressing the keys, you can enter numbers and characters. If your phone is in the idle mode, you can make use of the Speed Dial function by long pressing the numb er keys and select options of menus quickly.
  • Page 19 by long pressing the side down key. During a call, when the MP3 player is working, you can regulate the volume of the voice or music. When there is an incoming call, you can stop the alert ring by short pressing the Do wn-side key.

  • Page 20: Backlight

    You can call the last number dialed in the idle screen by pressing the hook button o n the earphone. The last number dialed is launched by pressing the hook button, a nd then the call will be made by pressing the hook button again. If you short press the hook button ;...

  • Page 21: Battery

    A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key, the backlight comes on. It goes off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time. BATTERY The phone comes with Li-ion battery which is only half charged but can be put into use immedi ately after the package is opened.
  • Page 22 Insert the battery into the phone by following two steps: Align the bottom of the battery down into the holes in the bottom of the phone. Then sit the battery on the back of the phone until it clicks into place. How to Charge the Battery...
  • Page 23 Plug your charger into the main socket first. Connect the lead from the charger to the bottom of the phone. When the battery is charging, the icon on the upper left corner which indicates the battery charge level will flash in cycle. If the phone has powered off, a charging scr een will show that the battery is charging now.

  • Page 24: Network Linking

    NETWORK LINKING SIM Card Your network service provider will offer you a SIM (subscriber identity module) card, which is inserted into your phone. It is the key to the digital GSM network. You sho uld install a valid SIM card in place before you start to use your phone. Information about network linking and your call record together with your phonebook and SMS i s all saved in SIM card.
  • Page 25 When you need to remove the SIM card, you should first switch off the phone, rem ove the battery and take it away from under the SIM card holder.
  • Page 26 ! Note: About the SIM card The SIM card is a computer chip containing information about your subscription, security, phonebook etc. When you register as a subscriber with GSM or GPRS network operator, you are provided with the SIM card. Always handle the SIM card with care and insert with the gold contacts facing d own.
  • Page 27 “Searching for Network”-- The phone will search for proper network to log on. “Telcel GSM or Telcel ” -- Successful network registration. You may make a call and send or receive SMS. PIN Code A PIN code is adopted to prevent your SIM card from any illegal use. If a PIN code i s activated, you are requested to input the PIN code to unlock the SIM card every ti me your phone is switched on.
  • Page 28 ve a call. The user can also disable the phone lock code. In this case, your phone w ill be open to illegal use. When you enter a wrong phone lock code, you can clear it by pressing [END] key. C onfirm your operation by pressing [#] key or [OK] key.
  • Page 29 When you need to remove the T-Flash card, you should switch off the phone before removing t he T-flash card from right side of the phone.

  • Page 30: The Idle Profile

    THE IDLE PROFILE Link Icons on the idle main screen Signal strength indicator and battery power level indicator: The fully filled bars on both icons only suggest abundance and not necessary 100% in power. Wallpaper ( Still or Animated Image) There are built-in still or animated wallpapers for your choice.
  • Page 31 Dialing mode Whenever you press and input a numeric key, your phone will go to the dialing mod e. The Signal indicator icon and the Battery level indicator and other icons remain o n the screen. Usable key operations in dialing mode: Function keys: Save a number to Phonebook by pressing Left soft key.
  • Page 32 level. Domestic Call The most convenient way to make a domestic call is to enter telephone numbers by pressing the numeric keys. (Please add area code before the number.) Press [SEN D] key to connect the called number. You can change the entered number by pressi ng the Right soft key to clear the digit before the cursor.
  • Page 33 The first part is to call the banking system. When the call is answered, the phone will transmit 7777 to enquire the balance. International Call You should press [*] key for a couple of times until the symbol “+” appear on the s creen.

  • Page 34: Display Screen

    Emergency Call In whichever countries covered by the digital GSM network, you can make an emer gency call if you are within the coverage of the network. The network signal strengt h indictor will tell you whether you can make it or not.) If no service is available, th e screen will say “EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY”.

  • Page 35: Key Operation

    will be displayed. KEY OPERATION Function Key You can answer or divert an incoming call by pressing the left soft key and reject it by pressing right soft key. You can answer a call by pressing [SEND] key and reject it by [End] key. Note! If the earphone is plugged into the jack on the phone, you can answer a cal l by pressing the hook button.

  • Page 36: Call Menu

    Your phone saves the recent call record and all the call times. In “Call Time” sub-menu, you ha ve the following options: Last Call Time : You can see the last call time of your call. Total Sent : You can see the total sent call time of your call. Total Received : You can see the total received call time of your call.
  • Page 37 part call function should get support by the network. Please contact you network se rvice provider for further information. The following options are available: “Hold”, “End”, “New Call”, “Phonebook”, “SMS”, “Sound Record”, “Mute (Local voice will not be transmitted to the other part)”, “DTMF (You can set it ON or OFF)”.

  • Page 38: Function Menu

    he phone during a call. If the preset time of the alarm comes during a call, the alarm will be delayed from ringing until after the call has ended. With the earphone plugged in the jack of the phone, the sound will be from the headphone and the ale rt ring will still work.

  • Page 39: Quick Search

    SIM memory. Your phone is capable of storing and retrieving up to 300 numbers. Speed Dial is also supported and you can make a call by pressing the numeric key directly in the idle mode. Quick Search In “Phonebook” menu, you can find a number conveniently and quickly in the “Quick Search”...

  • Page 40: Copy All

    Copy All Copy all the records stored in the memory of SIM card and the phone memory resp ectively. From SIM : copy all of the entries from SIM to Phone. From Phone : copy all of the entries from Phone to SIM. Delete Delete the records stored in SIM card and Phone memory respectively.

  • Page 41: Settings

    Settings Shows the current setting status of the phonebook. You can select the Memory status, Preferred storage, Fields, My vCard, Human Voice Prompt. Memory status : You can see the memory status of the phonebook list. Preferred storage : You can select the priority of the phonebook list. Fields : You can select the field On/Off.

  • Page 42: Message

    Choose the option of “Search” in the menu + Input the name + Go through the rec ord for the one matched your target the most. Options If you press option soft key after locating the menu cursor to the name you wish to do an action, the following options are available.

  • Page 43: Sms

    Your phone has 10 preset messages. You can also create your own text messages. You can ad d the message module to the new message you are editing. You can input the number to which you wish to send your message by either pressing the num eric keys or retrieve it from the phonebook.
  • Page 44 numbers or names(if stored in the Phonebook) are displayed on the list. In the inbox, the scrolling cursor indicates the date when the new message arrives. Read the message by pressing the left soft key. You can preview the message by pr essing Up/Down Navigation key.

  • Page 45: Mms

    ers by right and left soft key. Quit the Text Input Mode by pressing Right soft key k ey and continue your operation according to the text above the left soft key. Note! Please refer to the Text Input Mode part for further information. Template Users can insert a preset phrase into a text message which is being composed.
  • Page 46 The phone has 5 preset MMS, which serve as samples when you want to create new MMS. When a message is readily finished, you can choose to send it at once or save it for later use. During the process of sending, you can see animation on the screen. If the message is success fully delivered, the screen will display “Successful Delivery”.
  • Page 47 essing the [END] key. Press [Ok] key to confirm your input and you can continue nu mber operation or quit. Edit Subject : The same as the editing of SMS. Edit Content : Press Down-Navigation key to choose the item to be edited. Press th e right soft key to the edit screen.
  • Page 48 Draft With this menu, you can view a list of any draft messages that have been created in the ‘create message mode’ and you can save the draft messages here. Templates Preset MMS is saved here. Message Settings Sending Validity Period : The period of time the MMS kept in the SMS center. Delivery Report : You can set it to ON/OFF.

  • Page 49: Chat Application

    Read Report : Requests notification from the service provider whether the receiv er has read the MMS. Options : “Send”, “Never Send”, “On request”. Delivery Report : Whether the delivery report is allowed or not. Filters Anonymous : You can set to allow or reject the anonymous MMS. Max Size : You can set to max size of MMS.

  • Page 50: Broadcast Message

    You can call to the voice message center that is saved in 1 directory simply by hold ing down [1] more than 2 seconds on idle mode. Broadcast Message Receive Mode : You can set activation “ON” or “OFF”. Read Message : You can read the message. Languages ;...

  • Page 51: Dialed Calls

    view the details of the record by pressing the option soft key. Then select view option. In the view screen you can make a call to the number by pressing SEND key. Dialed Calls This menu lets you view the last some dialed calls. In the dialed calls list, you can view the details of the record by pressing the option soft key.
  • Page 52 Call Time In this menu, you can view the last call time, total sent and total received. You can clear the all call time. The following options are available. Last Call Time : You can see the last call time of your call. Total Sent : You can see the total sent call time of your call.
  • Page 53 It has following options ; Last Sent : Used to show the last sent GPRS data call. Last Received : Used to show the last received GPRS data call. All Sent : Used to show the all sent GPRS data calls.. All Received : Used to show the all received GPRS data calls.
  • Page 54 Time and Date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can choose the city by pressing the Up/Down navigation key. The time and dat e format could be set by using left/right navigation key. Set Home city : You can set the city.
  • Page 55 Finally, you can select the Dial font style and whether to display the Owner number. Contrast Select a screen by the Up/Down-Navigation key. The contrast level is adjusted by pr essing the left/right Navigation key. A range of the contrast is 1 ~ 15. Contrast 1 is very dark and contrast 15 is very bri ght.
  • Page 56 Call Waiting Three options are available: Activate, Disable, Query Status. Call Divert You can divert the coming calls on your own setting. Call Barring You can bar the “Outgoing Calls”, “Incoming Calls” and cancel all settings. Also, you can change the barring password. Line Switching You can switch between two network lines available on the phone.
  • Page 57 All calls listed in the group alert in the same way as your current setting. Prefix Number You can edit at most 3 Prefix dial number and use one of them. Note! Some setting should be supported by the network. The Call Barring function is applicable only when you subscribe to the network and be activated in SIM card.
  • Page 58 Number. Personal Identification Number is needed to establish authorization for access to cer tain functions or information in your SIM card. The PIN code comes with your subsc ription. It may be a four to eight digit number and can be change as required. Phone Lock When the Phone lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter the 4 to 8 digit phone password each time the phone is switched on.
  • Page 59 hange it. Sound Effect You can choose from Normal, Base, Dance, Classical, Treble, Party, Pop, Rock. Restore Factory Settings To use this option, first enter your phone password. All the settings will be restored to the factory setting. Please operate carefully. If you want, you have to input Phone lock code.
  • Page 60 Option (Press left key) : You can set the corresponding options and enter the album to see saved photos. Album You can see the saved pictures in the album. The following options are available. View : To see the saved photos. Browse style : Select the list type of saved photos.
  • Page 61 By Name : The saved photos are sorted by name. By Type : The saved photos are sorted by type. By Time : The saved photos are sorted by time. By Size : The saved photos are sorted by size. None : The saved photos are not sorted.
  • Page 62 Banding : Select the frequency (50Hz/ 60Hz) Image Setting Image Size : Setting the size of photo. Options : 176x220/ 320x240/ 640x480/ 1024x768/ 1280x1024 Image Quality : Setting the quality level of photo Options : High/ Low/ Normal Effect Setting You can set special photo effect.
  • Page 63 Cont Shot You can set the multi-shot mode. Options : Off/ 1 Shot/ 3 Shot/ 5 Shot/ Tile Shot Delay Timer You can select period of time delayed before photo is shot. Options : Off/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 15 sec Storage You can select the target storage medium, Phone/ Memory Card Restore Default...
  • Page 64 Delete : Delete the selected photo. Delete All Files : Delete all the saved photos. Sort Rearrange the saved photos by selected means. The following options are available. By Name : The saved photos are sorted by name. By Type : The saved photos are sorted by type. By Time : The saved photos are sorted by time.
  • Page 65 Play: To play the saved movies. Forward : Forward the saved video clip to “To Phonebook”, “To power on Display”, “To Power off Display”, “To MMS”. Rename: Change the name of the selected movie. Delete: Delete the selected movie. Delete All Files: Delete all the saved movies. Sort: Rearrange the saved photos by selected means.
  • Page 66 Options : EV-4 ~ EV+4 Night Mode: On/Off Banding Select the frequency (50Hz/ 60Hz) Video Setting Video Quality Setting the quality level of movie. Options : Normal / Low / Fine / High File Size Limit Setting the limit of movie size. Options : No Limit / 95K / / 195K / 295K Rec Time Limit Setting the limit of recording time.
  • Page 67 Effect Setting You can set special photo effect. Options : Normal/ Gray Scale/ Sepia/ Sepia Green/ Sepia Blue/ Color Invert/ Gray In vert/ Blackboard/ Whiteboard/ Copper Carving/ Blue Carving/ Embossment/ Contras t/ Sketch Storage You can select the target storage. Options : Phone / Memory Card Restore Default You can restore all setting value of camcoder to Factory default value.
  • Page 68 By Name : The saved photos are sorted by name. By Type : The saved photos are sorted by type. By Time : The saved photos are sorted by time. By Size : The saved photos are sorted by size. None : The saved photos are not sorted Storage: Select the target storage.
  • Page 69 New Record Start recording the sound. To save the current recording sound, press the left soft key. To pause the current recording sound, press the right soft key. To continue the recording, press the right soft key again. List Showing the list of saved sound. Each saved sound has the following options ;...
  • Page 70 only. Key map is as follows ; [1] ~ [7] : Do ~ Si. [8] : Vibration. [9] : Lightening LED. [0] : Rest. [*] : Change the length of note/rest. [#] : Shift to “#”. Press [L/SOFT-KEY] for “Option” to bring the following more options ; Play : Play the selected record.
  • Page 71 The total memory of your phone is 64MB. You can realize the management of images, sounds, MP3, folder, etc. through this function menu. It is to manage your files of audio, images, photos, video clips, MP3, received data. It works as “My Document”...
  • Page 72 You can set the color theme of the game screen and define your own favorite phon e profile. The color theme of the game screen offers three options : Orange/Blue/Gray/Brown Image Editor In the Image Editor main screen, you can draw pictures. Use [5] to toggle paint mode on/off.
  • Page 73 USER PROFILE You can use the sound setting features to customize various settings such as ring type, vibrator, volume depending on environments: General 、Meeting 、Outdoor 、Indoor 、Headset You do not have to change every setting every time you arrive at a new setting. Instead, you j ust switch to the readily set mode that fits the setting.
  • Page 74 will go back to the previous mode. ORGANIZER Calendar With this menu, you can use the calendar function. If you enter this menu, the date cursor will be on today’s date. If the date on the cursor has schedule list, you can selected by pressing option soft key. And then you may write your schedule.
  • Page 75 Alarm This menu allows you to set the alarm to ring at a specific time. Three options are a vailable. The default mode is OFF. You may set one or all ON if necessary. The time and due date of each alarm can be set separately. World Clock You can view the current time for GMT and the other cities around the world by pre ssing the navigation key.
  • Page 76 devices and gives fast and easy access to Internet information and service. You can obtain rich information by the WAP browser instead of a PC. Multi-services are avail able such as Reservation, News, Sports and Weather Broadcast. Home Page : Once the connection is built, you will link to the home page defined b y yourself.
  • Page 77 This menu allows you to change and edit the settings for the GSM and GPRS netwo rk services. For further details, contact your service provider. GSM Data : This menu allows you to manage and edit the settings required by the CSD connection.
  • Page 78 Length : The Km(or Mile) is converted into the Mile(or Km). Currency Converter You can convert the currency at a given exchange rate. Health You can make a note of your current health such as BMI and Menstrual cycles. BMI(Body Mass Index) BMI, also known as the Body Mass Index, indirectly shows the amount of body fatin the body.
  • Page 79 Edit the order of numbers dedicated to some shortcut function. Procedure： In the idle mode, you can enter the Shortcut menu by pressing the Navigation Down key. Then you can edit relevant functions to set shortcuts by pres sing corresponding numbers. TEXT INPUT MODE SPANISH/ENGLISH IUPUT MODE Multitap ES/ABC Input Mode...
  • Page 80 Numeric Mode In the screen of number inputting, enter the number by pressing the relevant nume ric keys. SYMBOLS The screen will promote a table of 4×6 size. You can choose one from the 36 symbols includi ng punctuation marks, arithmetic marks and currency symbols etc. After the symbol is entered, the screen will return the previous input mode.
  • Page 81 After canceling the connection of the external memory device through the computer, disconnect the USB Cable from the computer. Turn on your phone and use the Navigation up key or follow the sequence ‘Menu----Multimedi a - - - Audio Player’ to activate the music player. Press the play button or short press the Earbutton connected to the earphone to play the mp3 file copied from the computer.
  • Page 82 see the message, you need to contact your network service provider for a new SIM card. When Insert SIM screen appears at the power-up… ☞ Please check that your SIM card is inserted properly. When Enter Lock Code appears at the power-up… ☞...
  • Page 83 n display screen it is the quick silence mode. By pressing and holding [VOL-UP] on the idle scre en, you can switch it off. You need to check Ring Type and Ring Volume of the profile option th at you have set on Profiles menu. If an audible alert is not made when an alarm is expired…...
  • Page 84 en, you can switch it off. If some audible action is not prompted on a menu of Sound Setting menu… ☞ You need to check the quick silence mode setting. If you can find icon on top of the mai n display screen it is the quick silence mode.
  • Page 85 GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) New packet service that allows information to be sent and received across a mobile network. T he GPRS promises data rates from 56 up to 114 Kbps and continuous packet connection to the Internet for mobile phone and computer users. It is based on existing GSM such as circuit-swit ched cellular phone connections and complements that.
  • Page 86 It contains subscriber details, security information and memory for a personal directory of num bers. SMS (Short Message Service) Messages to be sent and received between the network service operator’s message center to y our mobile phone. To use this service, it must be supported by your network. WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) A standard specifically created for mobile communication devices which give fast and easy acc ess to Internet information and services.
  • Page 87 The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Center of KC M. KCM shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the customer after the completion o f service under this limited warranty.
  • Page 88 KCM, including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of food or liquid. Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. That the Customer Service Department at KCM was not notified by consumer of the alleged de fect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.
  • Page 89 4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE : To obtain warranty service, please call the following telephone number...

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