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  • Page 2 GSM 738/739 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Unpacking ...1 Entering Text ...33 Changing the Text Input Mode ..33 Your Phone ...4 Changing the Text Input Your Phone’s parts ...4 Language ...34 Display ...8 eZi English Mode ...35 ALPHABET Mode ...36 Getting Started ...11 Installing a SIM Card ...11 Using the Menus ...39 Charging the Battery ...14 Accessing a Menu Function by...

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    Unpacking Your package contains the following items: Phone Battery Battery cover User manual The shape of the plug varies according to each country’s specification. Phone Overview The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Open View Folder Charger* Right soft key Alphanumeric keys Special function keys...

  • Page 5: Your Phone's Parts

    Your Phone Closed View Rear View Hand strap hole SIM card socket Battery terminals Earphone jack Key(s) Key(s) Cable connector slot Description Performs the functions indicated by the text above them, on the bottom line of the display. In Menu Mode, scrolls through the menu options.

  • Page 6: Display

    Your Phone Key(s) Key(s) Description Enters numbers, letters and some special characters. In Standby Mode, the 1 key immediately connects you to the Voice Mail server. Use these keys for various special functions. Display The display has three areas. Icons area Text and graphic area Soft key indications area Area...
  • Page 7 Your Phone Icons Icons Description Signal Strength : Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. No Service : Appears when you are outside a service area. When it is displayed, you cannot make or receive calls. Service : Appears when a call is in progress.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Charging The Battery

    Getting Started Reinstall the battery. To do so: ① Place the battery so that the tabs on its end align to the slots at the top of the phone. ② Press the battery until it clicks into place. Slide the battery cover into place until it clicks.

  • Page 10: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Getting Started To remove the adapter from the phone, press the buttons on both sides of the connector (see ) and pull the charger plug out (see Low Battery Indicator When the battery charge level is low, an empty battery status icon appears at the top right of the display.

  • Page 11: Your Phone's Modes

    Getting Started Your Phone’s Modes Standby Mode Standby is the most basic state of your phone. The phone goes into Standby Mode after you turn it on, or whenever you briefly press key. When your phone is in Standby Mode, you will typically see the current date and time.

  • Page 12: Using The Soft Keys

    Using the Soft Keys Your phone offers a set of functions that allows you to customize it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys ( ). Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The roles of the soft keys vary according to the current context;...

  • Page 13: 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 Phone Setting menu, by pressing the key repeatedly. To enter the Phone Setting menu, press the Scroll to the Display Set menu, then press To view the languages available, select the Language sub- menu, press the...

  • Page 14: Making An International Call

    Call Functions Ending a Call If you want to end a call, press the key. 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 15: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who is calling you, if this service is available so that you can call the person back. Contact your service provider for availability. The number of missed calls displays on the idle screen immediately after the call was missed.
  • Page 16 Call Functions End Call When you have an active call and the call on hold, you can disconnect both calls at one time. Press the soft key to enter In-call Options. Press the to scroll to Disconnect and press the soft Key.
  • Page 17 Call Functions Using the Scratch Pad Your phone has a convenient feature for entering a phone number while you are on a call as if it were a note pad: During a call, just key in a phone number. ●The phone number displays as you enter it. Press the soft key to save the entered number.
  • Page 18 Call Functions Using the Message Service Your phone receives an incoming message during a call. You can read it immediately without disconnecting the call. You can also send a message during a call. During a call, press the soft key. Select the Message option and press the The phone enters the Message menu.

  • Page 19: Entering Text

    Entering Text At many times when using your phone, you will need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating a greeting note, writing a text message. The following text input modes are available : This phone Allows you to enter 2 languages by pressing each key once for each character.

  • Page 20: Ezi English Mode

    Entering Text eZi English Mode This mode allows you to enter English words with only one key press per letter. Each key on a keypad has more than one letter - a single press on the 5 key could be J, K, or L. The eZi English mode automatically compares your key presses to an internal linguistic database to determine the correct word.
  • Page 21 Entering Text List of characters available: Characters in the Order Displayed Space Insert symbol It may be changed by Input Language Mode. Shifting the Case To change the case of words, press the There are two cases: Lower Case is indicated by abc on the display, and Capitals Lock is indicated by ABC.

  • Page 22: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allows you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. The menus and submenus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts.

  • Page 23: List Of Menu Functions

    Using the Menus List of Menu Functions The list shows the menu structure available and indicates the number assigned to each option. 1-1 : Write Message 1. Messages 1-2 : Inbox 1-3 : Outbox 1-4 : Draft 1-5 : Templates 1-6 : Settings 1-6-1 : SMSC 1-6-2 : Status Report...
  • Page 24 Using the Menus 3-1 : General 3. Profile 3-1-1 : Activate 3-1-2 : Personalize 3-1-2-1 : Alert Type 3-1-2-2 : Ring Tone 3-1-2-3 : Ring Volume 3-1-2-4 : Message Tone 3-1-2-5 : Key Volume 3-1-2-6 : Connect Alert 3-1-2-7 : Power On/Off Melody 3-1-3 : Rename 3-2 : Silent 3-3 : Vibration Only...
  • Page 25 Using the Menus 5-1 : Call Divert 5. Call Setting 5-1-1 : All Voice Calls 5-1-2 : If Busy 5-1-3 : If Not Answered 5-1-4 : If Out Of Reach 5-1-5 : If Not Available 5-1-6 : Cancel All 5-2 : Call Waiting 5-2-1 : Check Status 5-2-2 : Activate 5-2-3 : Deactivate...
  • Page 26 Using the Menus 6-1 : Game 6. Application 6-2 : Calculator 6-3 : Unit Converter 6-3-1 : Length 6-3-2 : Weight 6-3-3 : Volume 6-3-4 : Surface 6-3-5 : User Define 7-1 : Name Search 7. PhoneBook 7-2 : Add Entry 7-3 : Speed Dials 7-3-1 : Voice Mail 7-4 : PB Manage...

  • Page 27: Messages

    Messages 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 28: Outbox (Menu 1-3)

    Messages Outbox In this menu, you can send and delete the messages Messgae saved in the outbox. 1 Write Message 2 Inbox 3 Outbox Back You can view the SMS messages you sent. To view the messages: Press to enter the Message menu. Select Outbox and press softkey.

  • Page 29: Settings (Menu 1-6)

    Messages Settings You can set several features for the message service Messgae on your phone. 4 Draft 5 Templates 6 Settings Back The following options are available: SMSC : Allows you to store or change the number of your SMS center required when sending and receiving messages.

  • Page 30: Voice Mail (Menu 1-8)

    Messages The following options are available: Read : Allows you to read messages. Receive : Allows you to set up the receive mode. Topics : Allows you to receive broadcast messages from a particular topic by adding the info message category in the phone or SIM memory.

  • Page 31: Call Register

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

  • Page 32: Call Duration (Menu 2-2)

    Call Register Dialed No. You can view the last 10 numbers that you dialed, whether or not they connected successfully. To view the dialed numbers: In Standby Mode, press the soft key and scroll to the Call Register menu. Scroll to "Call History" and press the Press the "Dialed No."...

  • Page 33: Profile

    Call Register Call Costs This mode allows you to see and set up the cost Call Register related stuff. 1 Call History 2 Call Duration � � � Note : This menu is available once your 3 Call Costs SIM card supports this function. Back Last Call’s Cost Allows you to see the cost for the last call you made.

  • Page 34: Phone Setting

    Profile The following options are available : (Menu 3-1-2) Alert Type : You can select an alert mode for incoming calls. Scroll through the available mode. Ring Tone : This menu allows you to select the melody to be played when a call comes in. Select a melody category and scroll through the available melodies.

  • Page 35: Alarm Set (Menu 4-2)

    Phone Setting Date Set This option enables you to set the current date in the format you prefer in one screen. The following options are available: Date Format : Select a date format. The following formats are available: • YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/day) •...

  • Page 36: Display Set (Menu 4-3)

    Phone Setting Alarm Sound Allows you to select an alarm sound. Display Set Phone Setting 1 Time/Date Set 2 Alarm Set 3 Display Set Back Language You can set the display language. The available languages are English & Spanish. Wallpaper You can set an image to be displayed on the LCD in Standby Mode.

  • Page 37: Security (Menu 4-4)

    Phone Setting Security Using this menu, you can activate the password for Phone Setting using the menu or phone. 2 Alarm Set 3 Display Set 4 Security Back 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 code if possible.

  • Page 38: Default Set (Menu 4-5)

    Phone Setting Change Codes The Change Code feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. Change PIN/PIN2 This option allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the Enable PIN feature is enabled. 1.

  • Page 39: Call Setting

    Call Setting Some of the following menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call Divert This network service enables incoming calls to be Call Setting rerouted to the number that you specify. This feature 1 Call Divert may be unavailable depending on the network.

  • Page 40: Call Waiting (Menu 5-2)

    Call Setting Call Waiting This network service enables you to be informed Call Setting when someone is trying to reach you during another 1 Call Divert 2 Call Waiting call. You can specify the call waiting option for voice 3 Call Barring calls only.

  • Page 41: Answer Mode (Menu 5-4)

    Call Setting To set your call barring options : Select the Call Barring, and you will see the following menu. ●All Outgoing Calls, International Calls, International Calls Exc.Home, All Incoming Calls, Incoming Calls When Roam, Cancel All and Change Password. Select the type of calls to be barred and then press soft key.

  • Page 42: Auto Answer (Menu 5-7)

    Call Setting Auto Answer You can set the phone to answer an incoming call. Call Setting When this menu option is activated, the phone 5 Minute Minder 6 Auto Redial automatically answers calls after a predefined time. 7 Auto Answer Back Send My Caller ID When this menu is set to On, you can send your...

  • Page 43: Applications

    Applications This menu allows you to use your phone as your assistant providing you with various convenient features, such as Game and Calculator. Game You can enjoy a game on your phone. Applications To stop playing a game, press the 1 Game 2 Calculator 3 Unit Converter...

  • Page 44: Unit Converter (Menu 6-3)

    Applications Unit Converter This menu allows you to convert a unit into another Applications unit, such as inches to centimeters. 1 Game 2 Calculator 3 Unit Converter Back To use the unit converter : Scroll to the unit category. Length, Weight, Volume, Surface, User Define are available.

  • Page 45: Add Entry (Menu 7-2)

    PhoneBook If you want another entry, press the through the list. Press the key to dial the number of the entry. ●If you press the soft key when you select a Phonebook entry, you can use the following options - Edit, Call, Send Message, Copy, Delete. You can use the following Search option : Edit This option allows you to edit the selected content of phonebook in...
  • Page 46 PhoneBook Press the key to change to the memory you want. Press the key to move to the fields you want such as Name field, Phone Number field. ●To enter the name for the phone number you entered, press the soft key.

  • Page 47: Speed Dials (Menu 7-3)

    PhoneBook Press the soft key. ●The Save popup window appears and the number is automatically saved in the first available location in the phone. ●Press the key to move to the fields you want such as Name Field, Phone Number Field, SIM Address Select Field. ●You can select SIM Address you want by pressing the key in SIM Address Select Field.

  • Page 48: Pb Manage (Menu 7-4)

    PhoneBook PB Manage The PB Manage in the Phonebook menu allows you Phonebook to manage your phonebook. 2 Add Entry 3 Speed Dials 4 PB Manage Back To access the PB Manage option : In Standby Mode, press the soft key. Scroll to PB Manage and press the soft key.

  • Page 49: Reference Information

    PhoneBook Delete All This option allows you to delete all contents of the phonebook in your phone memory or SIM card. Memory In Use This option allows you to select which storage you are going to access for the Phonebook contents. You can select Phone and SIM each or both of them.

  • Page 50: Safety Information

    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 supported by your SIM card. If you key in an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, key in the PUK2 and press the OK soft key to unlock the phone.

  • Page 51: Driving Safety

    Reference Information DON’Ts ●Don’t attempt to disassemble the battery, it is a sealed unit with no serviceable parts. ●Don’t expose the battery terminals to any other metal object (e.g., by carrying it in your pocket or purse with other metallic objects such as coins, clips and pens).

  • Page 52: Electronic Devices

    Reference Information ELECTRONIC DEVICES Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.

  • Page 53: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Reference Information POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES Turn your phone OFF 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. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.

  • Page 54: Care And Maintenance

    Reference Information Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worm on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.

  • Page 55: Warranty

    Warranty 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY UTStarcom Personal Communications (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this UTStarcom handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) month period from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the Company’s option, without...
  • Page 56 Warranty THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LAIBILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
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