1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. HMD Manuals
  4. Cell Phone
  5. OFFGRID TA-1698
  6. User manual

HMD OFFGRID TA-1698 User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
HMD OFFGRID
User guide
Issue 2025-01-16

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the OFFGRID TA-1698 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for HMD OFFGRID TA-1698

Summary of Contents for HMD OFFGRID TA-1698

  • Page 1 HMD OFFGRID User guide Issue 2025-01-16...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product and safety information ................. 14 FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................14 NETWORK SERVICES AND COSTS .................... 15 EMERGENCY SERVICES ......................15 TAKE CARE OF YOUR DEVICE ....................15 RECYCLE ............................16 TM and © 2025 HMD Global. All rights reserved. reserved.
  • Page 3 IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICES ....................19 HEARING ............................19 VEHICLES ............................. 19 POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS ................19 CERTIFICATION INFORMATION ....................20 ABOUT DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT ................. 20 COPYRIGHTS AND OTHER NOTICES ..................21 TM and © 2025 HMD Global. All rights reserved. reserved.

  • Page 4: About This User Guide

    To find out how to get started with your new device, read the user guide. Product images are for reference only. TM and © 2025 HMD Global. All rights reserved. reserved.

  • Page 5: Get Started

    When the check-in button is pressed, the check-in indicator light flashes green until the check-in is sent successfully. If the check-in cannot be sent, the light turns red for three TM and © 2025 HMD Global. All rights reserved. reserved.

  • Page 6: Set Up Your Device

    1. Scan the registration QR code from the card provided in the box. 2. Install the HMD OffGrid app from the App Store or Google Play. 3. Open the app, tap Sign Up, and follow the steps to set up your account.

  • Page 7: Charge Your Device

    Connect to a satellite After you have paired the HMD OffGrid device successfully, the device starts looking for a satellite connection automatically. You can see the current status of the satellite connection in the app from the status bar.

  • Page 8: Switch Your Device Off

    2.5 Watts in order to achieve the maximum charging speed. For other countries: Charge your device with the HAD-010U charger. HMD Global may make additional battery or charger models available for this device. Charging time can vary depending on device capability.

  • Page 9: Connections

    You can send messages with the satellite link when mobile or network data is not available. If you send a message to someone who does not have the HMD OffGrid app, they will receive the message as an SMS, with a link to download the app.

  • Page 10: Check-In

    Press the check-in button on your device to send your location and a preset message to your primary contact. You can also use the app to send the check-in by opening the HMD OffGrid app and selecting Check in > Send check in.

  • Page 11: Bluetooth

    (33 feet) of each other, although the connection may be subject to interference from obstructions such as walls or from other electronic devices. Remove a pairing Open the HMD OffGrid app and select Account > Linked device > Forget device. TM and © 2025 HMD Global. All rights reserved. reserved.

  • Page 12: Settings

    Use satellite data You can set the device to use the available functions only when a satellite connection is active. Open the HMD OffGrid app and tap Account > Linked device and turn on Use only satellite data. Change messaging settings Open the HMD OffGrid app and tap Account >...

  • Page 13: Updates

    Keep your device and app up to date and accept available updates to get new and enhanced features. Install updates for the HMD OffGrid app when they become available from Google Play or the App Store. Check and install available software updates for the HMD OffGrid device from the HMD OffGrid app by selecting Account >...

  • Page 14: Product And Safety Information

    Obey all instructions in restricted areas. INTERFERENCE All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance. AUTHORIZED SERVICE Only authorized personnel may install or repair this product. TM and © 2025 HMD Global. All rights reserved. reserved.

  • Page 15: Network Services And Costs

    NETWORK SERVICES AND COSTS You need an active HMD OffGrid service plan subscription and the HMD OffGrid app to use the SMS messaging, location tracking, SOS functions and communication features of the device. For more information about available service plans, visit offgrid.hmd.com.

  • Page 16: Recycle

    Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste: take them for recycling. For info on your nearest recycling point, check with your local waste authority. TM and © 2025 HMD Global. All rights reserved. reserved.

  • Page 17: Battery And Charger Information

    When charger is not included in the sales pack, charge your device using the data cable (included) and a USB power adaptor (may be sold separately). TM and © 2025 HMD Global. All rights reserved. reserved.

  • Page 18: Small Children

    Operation of radio transmitting equipment may interfere with inadequately shielded medical devices’ function. Consult a physician or the medical device’s manufacturer to determine if it is adequately shielded from external radio energy. TM and © 2025 HMD Global. All rights reserved. reserved.

  • Page 19: Implanted Medical Devices

    Check with the manufacturers of vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) if this device can be safely used in their vicinity. TM and © 2025 HMD Global. All rights reserved. reserved.

  • Page 20: Certification Information

    When using this device, obey all laws and respect local customs, privacy and legitimate rights of others, including copyrights. Copyright protection may prevent you from copying, modifying, or transferring photos, music, and other content. TM and © 2025 HMD Global. All rights reserved. reserved.

  • Page 21: Copyrights And Other Notices

    Reproduction, transfer or distribution of part or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of HMD Global is prohibited. HMD Global operates a policy of continuous development. HMD Global reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.
  • Page 22 HMD OFFGRID User Guide latest available information and believed to be accurate at the time of release. HMD OffGrid service and app Terms of Use apply: https://offgrid.hmd.com/legal/terms- of-use. TM and © 2025 HMD Global. All rights reserved. Email: support.global@hmdglobal.com HMD OffGrid Privacy Notice, available at https://offgrid.hmd.com/legal/privacy-policy, applies to your use of the device.

Table of Contents