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  • Page 1 GPRS778 / 779 PHONE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions ...3 Entering Text ...40 Changing the Text Input Language ..41 Unpacking ...6 eZi English Mode ...44 Your Phone ...7 ALPHABET Mode ...47 Your Phone’s parts ...7 Using the Menus ...50 Display ...11 Accessing a Menu Function by Keypad Backlight ...14 Scrolling ...50 Getting Started ...15...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Read these simple guidelines. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see “Reference Information” on page 142. Road safety comes first Do not use a hand-held mobile phone while driving; park the vehicle first.

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    Safety Precautions Radio frequency exposure information In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. These guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S.

  • Page 5: Your Phone

    Your Phone Your Phone’s parts The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Open View Earpiece Display Navigation/Hot keys Internet Service/Confirmation key Folder Left soft key Camera key Volume keys Send key Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Microphone Closed View Right soft key Clear key...
  • Page 6 Your Phone Key(s) Key(s) Description Performs the functions indicated by the text above them, on the bottom line of the display. In Standby Mode, this key can be used to access ` the Internet browser. In some features, this key also can be used as a confirmation key or a soft key.

  • Page 7: Display

    Your Phone Display The display has three areas. Icon area Text and graphic area Soft key indication area Area Description Icon area Displays various icons (see page 12~13). Displays messages, instructions and Text and graphic any information that you enter area (number to be dialed, for example) Soft key...

  • Page 8: Sub Lcd

    Your Phone Icons Icons Description Battery Status : Shows the level of your battery. The more black area you see, the more power you have left. GPRS : Shows the status that data can be received and sent using the packet. Manner : Indicates that all tones are off.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing a SIM Card When you subscribe to a mobile network, you are provided with a plug- in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as PIN, optional services available and so on. � � � Note : The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Getting Started Reinstall the battery. To do so: ① Place the battery on the back of the phone then slide on the back cover. Before turning the phone on, make sure the battery is properly installed. ② Push the cover up until it clicks into the right place. Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery.

  • Page 11: Low Battery Indicator

    Getting Started Charging the Battery with the Travel Adapter You can use the phone while charging the battery attached to the phone. With the battery in position on the phone, plug the connector of the travel adapter into the connector slot at the bottom of the phone.

  • Page 12: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Getting Started Switching the Phone On or Off Open the folder. Press and hold the key for more than one second to switch the phone on. � � � Note : If you switch the phone on without a SIM card, the phone prompts you to insert the card.

  • Page 13: Locking The Keys

    Getting Started Locking the Keys Use the Key Lock feature to make sure that the keys are not pressed accidentally, such as when the phone slips around inside a briefcase. In Standby Mode, press and hold the key. “Key Locked” appears on the display and the keys are immediately locked.
  • Page 14 Using the Soft Keys Using the Soft Keys Shoot Edit To view the various functions/options available and select the one required : Press the appropriate soft key. Press the Select the: soft key or the • Function displayed key. • Option highlighted Move up or down key.

  • Page 15: Call Functions

    Using the Soft Keys Example Example Setting the Display Language When the idle screen displays, press the enter Menu Mode. Scroll through the menus until you reach the Setting menu by repeatedly pressing the key. To enter the Setting menu, press the Scroll through the menus until you reach the Phone Settings menu by pressing the key repeatedly.

  • Page 16: Making An International Call

    Call Functions Ending a Call To end a call, press or simply close the phone. Making an International Call Press and hold the 0 key for the international prefix. ●The + appears on the display. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press key to begin dialing.

  • Page 17: Answering A Call

    Call Functions Answering a Call When someone calls you, the phone alerts you by ringing, blinking the color LED and displaying the call alert screen. If you are subscribed to the Caller Line Identification service and the caller can be identified, the caller's phone number or name,(and image if stored in your Phonebook), displays.

  • Page 18: Quickly Switching To Etiquette Mode

    Call Functions Quickly Switching to Etiquette Mode To quickly switch your phone to Etiquette Mode, press and hold In Etiquette Mode, all sounds are turned off and the phone alerts you to an incoming call by vibrating instead of ringing. Press and hold the key until the Etiquette Mode icon appears on the top right of the display.

  • Page 19: Muting The Microphone

    Call Functions Muting the Microphone You can temporarily mute your phone so the other person cannot hear you. Example : You wish to say something to another person in the room but do not want the other person to hear you. To temporarily switch the microphone off : During a call, press the soft key to enter In-call Options.
  • Page 20 Call Functions Sending DTMF Tones Each time you press the keys, your phone sends out DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) which are set at the factory. DTMF tones are required to use electronic phone services, such as bank-by-phone or Voice Mail. To mute DTMF tones during a call : During a call, press the soft key.

  • Page 21: Using The Ear-Microphone

    Call Functions Using the Ear-microphone Using the ear-microphone supplied with your phone, you can answer an incoming call without holding the phone. Connect the ear-microphone to the jack on the side of the phone. To answer a call, press and hold the button on the ear-microphone for more than one second.

  • Page 22: Insert Symbol

    Entering Text Changing the Text Input Language This mode allows you to change text input language. To change to another text input language: Press the key to access the eZi Sub Menu screen. Press the key until you find the Entry mode you want from the list.

  • Page 23: Ezi English Mode

    Entering Text Insert EMS Content This mode enables you to enter EMS contents into your text. Press the soft key and select 'Insert EMS content' to enter into it. You can insert Animation, Image and Sound contents into your text. The following text input modes are available : Fix Animation/Fix Sound : You can send EMS messages with Animation and Sound using this mode.
  • Page 24 Entering Text Typing English Words To type a word, press the keys corresponding to the letters you need. Remember the following as you are typing: Press keys on the phone just once per one letter. ●For example, to enter “hello”, press the following keystrokes: 4, 3, 5, 5, 6.

  • Page 25: Alphabet Mode

    Entering Text ALPHABET Mode When typing in the ABC mode, press the key labeled with a character: - Once for the first character - Twice for the second character and so on. This method is called Multi-tap Typing. For example, quickly press the 2 key three times to display the letter “C”, or quickly press the 5 key twice to display the letter “K”.

  • Page 26: Using The Menus

    Entering Text Shifting the Case To change the case of words, press the key. There are two cases: Lower Case is indicated by abc on the display, and Capitals Lock is indicated by ABC. Scrolling ●To move the cursor to the left or right through your text, press the key.

  • Page 27: Accessing A Menu Function By Using Its Shortcut

    Using the Menus Accessing a Menu Function by Using Its Shortcut The menu items, menu, submenus and setting options are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. The shortcut number is shown in front of each menu item. �...
  • Page 28 Using the Menus 1-1 : Write Message 1. Message 1-1-1 : SMS 1-1-2 : MMS 1-2 : Inbox 1-2-1 : SMS 1-2-2 : MMS 1-3 : Outbox 1-3-1 : SMS 1-3-2 : MMS 1-4 : Draft 1-4-1 : SMS 1-4-2 : MMS 1-5 : Templates 1-6 : Voice Mail 1-6-1 : Call Voice Mail...
  • Page 29 Using the Menus 2-3 : GPRS Counter 2. Call Register 2-3-1 : Last Sent 2-3-2 : Last Received 2-3-3 : Total Sent 2-3-4 : Total Received 2-3-5 : Reset 2-4 : Call Costs 2-4-1 : Last Call’s Cost 2-4-2 : All Call’s Cost 2-4-3 : Cost Reset 2-4-4 : View Max Cost 2-4-5 : Set Max Unit...
  • Page 30 Using the Menus 4-3 : Call Setting 4. Setting 4-3-1 : Call Divert 4-3-1-1 : All Voice Calls 4-3-1-2 : If Busy 4-3-1-3 : If not Answered 4-3-1-4 : If out of Reach 4-3-1-5 : If not Available 4-3-1-6 : All Data Calls 4-3-1-7 : All Fax Calls 4-3-1-8 : Cancel Divert 4-3-2 : Call Waiting...
  • Page 31 Using the Menus 5-2 : Scheduler 5. Organizer 5-2-1 : Daily View 5-2-2 : Weekly View 5-2-3 : Monthly View 5-2-4 : Make 5-2-5 : Delete All 5-2-6 : Setting 5-2-7 : To do 5-3 : File Manager 5-3-1 : Memory Status 5-3-2 : File List �...

  • Page 32: Message

    Message The Messages option is a network service and may not be supported by your network. You can send a message by a text messaging system, provided that the service is supported by your network. To send messages by your phone, you must obtain the number of the SMS center from your local service provider.

  • Page 33: Inbox (Menu 1-2)

    Message You can write and send a multimedia message using the New Multimedia Message option. In Standby Mode, press the soft key twice to enter the Message menu. ●You can directly enter the Message menu by pressing the once. Press the soft key to enter Write Message mode.
  • Page 34 Message In this menu, you can view the messages you received and reply, forward or delete them. While viewing a multimedia message, press the option menu. Or, access the Multimedia Message and select the Inbox. You can choose the following options. Viewing an Incoming Message: Upon receiving a new multimedia message, the New Multimedia Message icon (...

  • Page 35: Outbox (Menu 1-3)

    Message Outbox In this menu, you can send and delete the messages 1. Message saved in the Outbox. 1 Write Message 2 Inbox 3 Outbox 4 Draft 5 Templates 6 Voice Mail You can view the SMS messages you sent. To view the messages: Access the Message menu by pressing the standby mode.

  • Page 36: Voice Mail (Menu 1-6)

    Message Voice Mail Voice Mail is a network feature. If the Voice Mail is 1. Message provided by your network, you can access the Voice 1 Write Message Mail box with one key press. 2 Inbox Before activating this feature on your phone, you 3 Outbox 4 Draft must enter the voice center number obtained from...

  • Page 37: Settings (Menu 1-8)

    Message The following options are available: Read : Shows you incoming messages. Receive : Lets you view the last received messages. Topics : Allows you to receive broadcast messages about a particular topic by adding the info message category in the phone or SIM memory.
  • Page 38 Message The following options are available: SMSC : Allows you to store or change the number of your SMS center required when sending and receiving messages. You must obtain this number from your service provider. Status Report : Allows you to see the current status of SMS. Message Type : Allows you to select the message type.

  • Page 39: Call Register

    Call Register Call History Your phone keeps track of calls made from your 2. Call Register phone, received calls and missed calls. When you 1 Call History access the CALL Register menu, you can view the list 2 Call Duration 3 GPRS Counter of calls.

  • Page 40: Call Duration (Menu 2-2)

    Call Register Dialed No. If you subscribe to a Caller Identification Service, your phone will record information about the last 30 outgoing calls. To view the dialed numbers: From Standby Mode, press the soft key, select the Call Register menu, then select Call History. ●The Dialled Number list displays.

  • Page 41: Gprs Counter (Menu 2-3)

    Call Register GPRS Counter Using this menu, you can check the volume of 2. Call Register packets sent or received. 1 Call History 2 Call Duration Access the Call Register menu, and select the 3 GPRS Counter 4 Call Costs GPRS Counter.

  • Page 42: Profile

    Profile This menu allows you to set up the sound options fitting for specific situation in advance. How to set up the specific options is all the same. Please, refer to the General Mode below. General This menu allows you to control the sound settings. 3.

  • Page 43: Setting

    Setting Many different features of your phone can be customized to suit your preferences. Time/Date Set 4. Setting 1 Time/Date Set 2 Alarm Set 3 Call Setting 4 Phone Settin.. 5 Security Sett.. 6 GPRS Setting Time Set This option enables you to set the current time in the format you prefer. When you select the Time Set, two fields are displayed.
  • Page 44 Setting Set Alarm To set an alarm: Press the soft key when Set Alarm is highlighted. Select an alarm and press the soft key. ●If you selected 24 hour mode in Time Set, 2 fields are displayed: upper field is to enter alarm time and the lower field is to select frequency option.

  • Page 45: Call Setting (Menu 4-3)

    Setting Call Setting Some of the following menu functions are network 4. Setting services. Please contact your service provider to check 1 Time/Date Set their availability and subscribe to them. 2 Alarm Set 3 Call Setting 4 Phone Settin.. 5 Security Sett.. 6 GPRS Setting Call Divert This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the...
  • Page 46 Setting To set your call diverting options: Select the situation when you want to divert a call. Select Display current status Status Activate call diverting Set Divert Deactivate call diverting Deactivate Select “Set Divert” to either divert the call to Voice Mail or to an alternative number.
  • Page 47 Setting Answer Mode This menu allows you to select how you answer when an incoming call comes in. Your phone is preset to answer when you press the soft key. Min Minder This menu allows you to specify whether or not the phone beeps during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.
  • Page 48 Setting Using a Data or Fax Call To be able to use data or fax services, you need application software such as a data or a fax program. Before using these functions, you need to connect your phone to the computer and make sure that your phone is registered as a modem in your system.

  • Page 49: Phone Settings (Menu 4-4)

    Setting Phone Settings 4. Setting 1 Time/Date Set 2 Alarm Set 3 Call Setting 4 Phone Settin.. 5 Security Sett.. 6 GPRS Setting Language You can set the display language. The available languages are English, Russian, French, Germany, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish and Turkish. �...

  • Page 50: Security Settings (Menu 4-5)

    Setting Security Settings Using this menu, you can activate use of the password 4. Setting for the personal menu and change the password. 1 Time/Date Set 2 Alarm Set 3 Call Setting 4 Phone Settin.. 5 Security Sett.. 6 GPRS Setting PIN Code Using this menu, you can activate the use of the PIN (Personal Identification Number) code provided by your SIM card and change the...
  • Page 51 Setting Call Barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. When you select this option, you are prompted to enter a password. Following options are displayed : All Outgoing : Calls cannot be made. International : International calls cannot be made. Incoming When Roam : Calls cannot be received when you are using your phone outside of your home service area.

  • Page 52: Gprs Setting (Menu 4-6)

    Setting Change Codes The Change Code feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. Enter the current password and press the Enter a new password and press the To clear the last entry, if necessary, press the Press and hold the soft key to clear all entries.

  • Page 53: Network Select (Menu 4-7)

    Setting Network Select The Network Selection feature enables you to 4. Setting automatically or manually select the network used 2 Alarm Set 3 Call Setting when roaming outside of your home area. 4 Phone Settin.. � � � Note : You can select a network other than 5 Security Sett..

  • Page 54: Organizer

    Organizer Phonebook You can store up to 1,000 entries and their 5. Organizer corresponding names and numbers in the Phonebook. 1 Phonebook 2 Scheduler 3 File Manager Name Search In Standby Mode, press the soft key. ●The PHONEBOOK options display. Press the key to scroll to Name Search and press soft key.
  • Page 55 Organizer Add Entry You can store a phone number in the internal Phonebook in two different ways. To store a phone number in Standby Mode without accessing the Phonebook menu: Enter the number you want to store. Press the soft key to go directly to the Add Entry menu of the Phonebook, then select whether you wish to save the number on your SIM or Phone memory.
  • Page 56 Organizer To store a phone number by using the Phonebook menu : Saving on Phone memory In Standby Mode, press the soft key. ●The PHONEBOOK options display. Press the key to scroll to Add Entry and press soft key. Press the key to scroll to Phone and press the key.
  • Page 57 Organizer Speed Dials Once you have created Phonebook entries, you can assign a speed dial number to a selected Phonebook entry. Then, you can speed-dial the Phonebook entry with one key press. You can assign up to 8 speed dials. To assign a speed dial number : In Standby Mode, press the soft key.
  • Page 58 Organizer To change or delete the speed dial assignment : In Standby Mode, press the soft key. ●The PHONEBOOK options display. Press the key to scroll to Speed Dials and press soft key. ●The Speed Dials list displays. Press the key to select the speed dial location and press the soft key.
  • Page 59 Organizer You can use the following PB Manage options : Own Number This option allows you to : ●Store your own phone numbers with a name. ●Edit the names and number. Once you store the numbers, you can see the number list when you access the Own Number menu.

  • Page 60: Scheduler (Menu 5-2)

    Organizer Scheduler You can store up to 50 events in your Scheduler. 5. Organizer 1 Phonebook It covers the period from 1, January, 2000 to 31, 2 Scheduler December, 2040. 3 File Manager Daily View This menu can show you the information about the daily event. Press soft key to show more detailed information after selecting by the...
  • Page 61 Organizer Monthly View This Menu can show you the information about the monthly event. In this menu, ‘Today’ is marked in violet. When you search the date by pressing the key, if the selected date has a scheduled event, a color bar appears. If you press the key at the date you want to make the event, you can see the more detailed information.

  • Page 62: File Manager (Menu 5-3)

    Organizer ToDo You can store up to 50 ToDo tasks. You can view, store or delete ToDo data by pressing View ToDo List (Menu 5-2-7-1) This menu allows you to view all ToDo lists. 1. Select a ToDo item by pressing Key and press soft key to view its detailed information.

  • Page 63: Camera

    Camera In this menu, you can take a photo, save it as an image photo or PBook photo. There are two ways to access the camera. If you press the select the Camera menu in the Standby mode, the camera menu will be displayed.

  • Page 64: Special Effects (Menu 6-2)

    Camera Special Effect In this menu, you can take a photo with various sticker 6. Camera frames or couple frames. 1 Shooting It has the same functions as the Shooting menu 2 Special Effect 3 Album explained above except for the PBook photo and the 4 Configuration Multi shot functionality which will not be supported in this menu.

  • Page 65: Application

    Application This menu allows you to use your phone as your assistant providing you with various convenient features, such as Scheduler and Calculator. Othello You can play ”Othello” on your phone. 7. Application To stop playing a game, press the 1 Othello the folder.

  • Page 66: Unit Converter (Menu 7-3)

    Application Unit Converter This menu allows you to convert a unit into another 7. Application unit, such as inches to centimeters. 1 Othello 2 Calculator 3 Unit Converter 4 World Time 5 Voice Memo To use the unit converter : Press the key to scroll to the unit category.

  • Page 67: Java

    Java Downloads You can download Java contents from the network. 8. Java Contents you downloaded are added to the list. 1 Downloads 2 Memory Status Note : Before you use this menu, you must � � � 3 Network confirm that your service provider supports it. Using Java Midlet menu On the Midlets menu, press the menu soft key to show the following options.

  • Page 68: Internet

    Internet Your phone comes equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser, making it possible for you to access the Wireless Web. Note that this feature may be unavailable or vary depending on your network. The WAP Browser allows you to access up-to-the-minute information via your phone and view specially designed text versions of popular ®...

  • Page 69: Bookmarks

    Internet Bookmarks You can set a bookmark for most pages so that they 9. Internet can then be accessed directly from any web page. Homepage Bookmarks Bookmarks save you time by reducing the number of Recent Pages steps required to access a given page. Enter Address Resume Settings...

  • Page 70: Enter Address

    Internet Enter Address In this menu, you can manually enter the address of a 9. Internet web page and go there immediately. Homepage Bookmarks Press the key to access the Internet menu Recent Pages and press the soft key to select the Enter Address Resume Enter Address.

  • Page 71: Rename Profile

    Internet Connection In this menu, you can set the connection. You should select a profile before using this function. Following options are available Bearer : Allows you to set bearer by selecting CSD or GPRS. GPRS setting : Allows you to edit APN, User name and Password. Connect type : Allows you to set connection type by selecting HTTP or WSP CO.

  • Page 72: Push

    Internet Push This menu allows you to view WAP Push Message. 9. Internet Bookmarks Inbox : WAP Push Messages you receive are stored in Recent Pages this box. Enter Address Resume Settings Push Reference Information Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card.

  • Page 73: Using The Batteries

    Reference Information PIN2 The PIN2, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as changing unit counts. These functions are only available if support by your SIM card. If you key in an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, key in the PUK2 and press the soft key to unlock the phone.

  • Page 74: Safety Information

    Reference Information ●Battery charging times depend on the remaining battery charge and the type of battery and charger used. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out. When the operation time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.

  • Page 75: Electronic Devices

    Reference Information Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your mobile phone. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 6 inches (20 cm) be maintained between a hand-held mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.

  • Page 76: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Reference Information Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refueling point (service station).
  • Page 77 Reference Information Radio Frequency (RF) Signals This Lobster 485 model meets international standards for exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy.

  • Page 78: Care And Maintenance

    Reference Information Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.

  • Page 79: Glossary

    Glossary Airtime Actual time spent talking on the wireless phone. Most carriers bill customers based on how many minutes of airtime they use each month. Antenna A device for transmitting or receiving signals. The size and shape of antennas is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signal they receive.
  • Page 80 Glossary Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when travelling for example). SDN(Service Dialing Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider, giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services.

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