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* The default PIN code is 4321 or 5555. If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in succession, your SIM card will lock and you must enter the PUK code to unlock it. Please contact O2 customer service in this event.
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Basic Navigation • Type the number in of the person that you wish to send the text to or select their contact number from your Here’s how to navigate when using the X3. phonebook • Use to move up, down, left or right •...
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Quick start guide Please note: • You can download 1.3 megapixel camera pictures to your PC via the USB cable and CD-ROM supplied in the It is not possible to send a 1.3 megapixel image via a media box. See page 25 message.
CD-Rom and USB cable Chapter 3 – Basic functions Turning your mobile on and off Menu navigation Basic functions Making a call Ending a call Receiving calls Making an international call O2 X3 is a trademark of O2 Limited. viii...
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Making emergency calls – Archive Voicemail – Delete – Message settings Chapter 4 – Main menu Contacts Media Adding contacts to you phonebook – Create a media message Finding contacts in your phonebook – Read messages Copy – Inbox Delete –...
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Language Games Memory Games Arcade Factory reset Media Centre Chapter 5 – Miscellaneous Images Abbreviations and acronyms Fun ways to edit your images Questions and answers Videos Technical data Music Player Create your own ring tones Chapter 6 – Safety Wallpaper Safety information for mobiles Mobile care...
Thanks for buying the new O X3 Mobile – we know you Secondly the O X3 has a screen that offers 262,000 colours won’t be disappointed. making your pictures and videos more lifelike than ever. After all, what good’s a really cool camera if your screen...
Chapter 1 Before using your mobile • What’s in the box • Handset description • External display • Main idle screen • Icons • Function keys • Navigation key xvii...
What’s in the box Thank you for purchasing your O X3. Take a look in the box for the following items. Please check the product contents to see if you have all the available items as shown. Your O X3 – How to use...
Side and back views Bottom view Quick camera access key Volume keys IrDa Sensor miniSD slot Hands-free headset/ Data cable jack Charger socket Carrying strap holder To view the bottom of your handset correctly, please lift Speaker the rubber cover and twist to the right. Battery Cover...
External display When the flip is closed, the external display’s status bar will • You can set a wallpaper to be displayed when the show icons for network signal strength, battery power, external display turns off. For more details please refer alarm (if active), the current time and the current profile in to page 146 use.
Main idle screen Icons Signal The icons below appear on the external display and/or the main display. Name of operator Signal strength – The number of bars shows signal strength Wallpaper Time Battery – Current battery charge level GPRS network –...
Function keys Line in use – Shows the number of the line currently Power on/ • Long press to turn your mobile on/off in use off key • Press to reject an incoming call or cancel a call being dialled Silent –...
Navigation key When in standby mode, the navigation Active key • To access O Active keys can be used to access shortcuts we have set up for you. Clear key • Press to delete entered digits • Press to go back when browsing through the menu Left –...
Chapter 2 Preparing your mobile for use • Inserting your SIM card • Using the battery • Charging the battery • Important battery information • Inserting your SD card • CD-Rom and USB cable...
Inserting your SIM card To use your mobile, a SIM card is required at all times – • Slide the SIM card in under the metal grooves in the SIM this contains important information about your mobile and card slot, with the SIM card’s metal contacts facing down network.
Using the battery Charging the battery Installing the battery Power connection Insert the bottom of the battery into the groove at the Insert the charger’s contact point into the slot and plug the bottom of the mobile. Then push down the battery until it charger in at the socket.
• Misuse of the battery can lead to burns from hot As the O X3 comes with an extended battery, charging temperatures and even explosion. Never drop or will take approximately 4-5 hours. To ensure the battery...
X3 you’ll also be supplied with the Your O X3 comes with a CD-Rom and USB cable in the box. mini SD card. It’s a removable flash memory card designed This allows you to connect your mobile to a PC and download to add greater storage to your mobile.
Turning your mobile on and off Turning your mobile on Turning your mobile off When the SIM card is installed When the SIM card is installed • Open the mobile’s flip • Press and hold until the screen • Press and hold until the screen turns on turns off •...
Menu navigation Main menu map • When your mobile is in standby mode, press access the main menu Select To enter • Scroll to the menu icon you require by using • Press to enter the menu icon highlighted The main menu Each icon Messages item to which you...
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Select To enter Select To enter Media Contacts Centre Camera Tools Pay & Go customers will see My Services as item number 1. Games Settings...
• Once you have entered the number, press . The O X3 will start dialling To reject a call the number • Regardless of whether the flip is open or closed, you can reject an incoming call by pressing and holding the...
Making an international call For Pay Monthly customers • Press and hold until appears on the screen • Enter the recipient’s country code, area code and phone number • Press to dial the number ™ For Pay & Go customers Please consult your O Pay &...
Voicemail Your O X3 provides you with Voicemail if your Voicemail is activated. See your O Welcome Pack for more information on setting up Voicemail. This service takes messages for you when your O X3 is switched off, engaged, you don’t answer a call or you are out of signal range.
Contacts The data fields provided by the phonebook are: From the standby menu, press then scroll to Contacts and press to select – The contact’s name Adding contacts to your phonebook – The contact’s mobile phone number You can either use the SIM card or the built-in contacts database as your Phonebook.
Finding contacts in your phonebook – To set the image, photo, animation or video clip that will appear on your mobile’s display when • In the standby mode, press to select there is an incoming call from the contact Contacts and display contacts you have –...
Copy Delete If you are using the phonebook stored in your mobile’s • In the Contacts menu, scroll to Delete memory, you can copy the data to the SIM card’s phonebook, press to select and vice versa. • If the contact(s) you wish to delete is saved to your SIM phonebook scroll to •...
Caller groups Memory Caller groups are combinations of phone settings used to • In the Contacts menu, scroll to Memory identify a particular group of contacts, such as, Colleagues, and select by pressing Family, Friends, and Others. You can associate a ring tone and image with one group, and when a member of Used space that group calls, your mobile will use the group’s ring tone...
Calls • From the standby menu, press then scroll to Calls press to select Missed, dialled and received calls • Scroll to Missed / Received / Dialled and press select. You can then view all the latest missed, received or dialled calls. Alternatively, in the standby mode, press to view a list of all the most recent missed, dialled and received calls •...
When the number for a missed, dialled, or received call is Delete highlighted, you can perform the following tasks: To erase all call records at the same time or by the types of calls e.g. missed, received or dialled. • Press to view the time, date and telephone number* of the call •...
Display To reset the duration of the last call to zero, scroll to highlight the relevant information and press Your mobile can display duration and cost information select Reset. during a call or when a call ends, or in both circumstances. All calls Show call timer Shows the total time of all calls.
Operations during a call Adjusting the earpiece volume • During a call, you can press the volume key on the left side of your mobile to adjust the call volume Accessing your contacts • During a call, you can press to select Names access your contacts...
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When the call is on hold: Call waiting If you receive an incoming call whilst you are on the • Press to take off hold and resume the call phone, a tone will sound through the earpiece and the • Press to end this call display will show that a second call is currently waiting.
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For other options available, press to select Option. A pop-up menu will appear with the following options: End and next This will enable you to end the current call and accept the call that is waiting. DTMF off For further information please refer to the call menu on page 62.
Call menu Main menu • Contacts – enables you to enter the contact menu • Press during a call to select Option and enter the Call menu • Calls – enables you to enter the calls menu • Press to scroll to the desired item, please refer to •...
Messages • In the main menu, scroll to Messages and select by pressing Then select; Text For further information on text messaging please refer to page 68. Media For further information on Media Messaging please refer to page 77. Voicemail •...
Broadcast Settings Box numbers Cell Broadcast (CB) provides you with messages about your service. Details are available from O . When you receive Box Numbers you can store your Voicemail number as a CB it will display automatically in the display. well as the numbers controlling the Voicemail feature: •...
If a message fails to send it will save in • Press to switch between input modes e.g. abc, itap, the Outbox 123 etc • The O X3 uses ITAP, which is a predictive text imput method. ITAP allows you to type text quickly...
Inbox screen Read messages on the external screen • Press to open the message and read it If you receive a text message when the O X3 is closed, you • Select Option by pressing , then select either: can view texts on the outer screen, without having to open the flip.
Inbox Delete – deletes the message • In the Messages menu, select Text, then scroll to Inbox New Folder – allows you to create a new folder for your and select by pressing messages in Sent Items • You are now in the inbox. indicates a read message, while indicates an unread message...
Drafts, Archive or All. Then you can: Message settings Your O X3 is already set up to send and receive text • Scroll to the end of your messages and select Delete All messages. If you are unable to send text messages, then...
Media Colour Media Messaging means you can do more than tell people what’s going on – you can show them exactly what’s happening with video clips, pictures, sound and text. Take a photo or film a video clip and send it as a media message to people showing them exactly where you are or, if you are in need of inspiration, you can grab a full colour picture or image from the O...
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With an attachment Please note: • Whilst writing your message, select Option by pressing • If you can not find the image you require it could be that the image is on the phone memory or miniSD card • Select Insert to enter the following: depending on which memory you are currently using.
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Please note: Please note: For details on how to play the video, please refer to page 134. Media messages only allow small sound clips to be attached, meaning that some sound clips cannot be sent • To insert the video into your media message press .
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Select the recipient(s) • When you have finished press to select Done You can send your media message to a recipient’s mobile return to the screen, displaying all the phone or email address. numbers and email addresses you have chosen •...
Read messages When you receive a new message will appear on the external display whilst an incoming message alert will be shown on the internal display (and with a tone or vibration if selected). Please note: If the sender is a contact saved in your phonebook their name will also appear in the message alert rather than the number –...
Sent Items number. You can press to select Save and create a In the Sent Items you can view all the media messages that contact for this number in your phonebook, or press you have previously sent. to select Call Save to archive –...
• Scroll to the desired message record Settings Your O X3 is already set up to send and receive media Then you can: messages. If you are unable to send media messages, then • Press to select Option and then select;...
Camera Your O X3 has a superb integrated 1.3m megapixel camera, giving you fantastic digital quality pictures. What’s more, the flash feature means you can take great pictures in dark conditions. The O X3 allows you to take a picture and then set it as a wallpaper for the main displays standby screen, or send to others in a media message.
Camera settings Switch to Indoor Enhances camera quality to allow you to take better Before you take your picture you can amend the quality pictures in indoor conditions. camera settings. Switch on flash • Press to select Option If you turn the flash on in these settings your camera •...
Save to Phone/Save to Memory Card Additional camera settings By default, camera images will be saved to the memory Zoom card. Select this option to save your image to your Press to zoom in and press to zoom out. phone’s memory. Brightness Images Press...
Take a picture Managing your pictures • When your object is in focus, press • After taking your picture, press to select Option photograph the object and choose from the following: Send – enables you to send this photo to Please note: someone as a media message.
Video Please note: Your O X3 has an in-built video camcorder to shoot video If you can not find the image you require it could be that clips. You can even send selected video clips to a friend in the image has been saved to your phone’s memory or the a media message.
Video settings CIF 352 x 288 – select to set the video image to 352 x 288 pixels in CIF mode. A video clip shot in this mode must be Before you shoot your video clip you can amend the saved to the miniSD card.
Enabling long video recording increase the brightness. By default the O X3 will record a few seconds of video to enable you to send the video as a video message. To allow longer recordings:...
You can also send a to page 134. media message by entering Messages – Media. For further information on Media Messaging please refer Please note: to page 124 By default the O X3 will save pictures and videos to the supplied SD memory card.
Active. watch video entertainment and information. * Terms and conditions apply to O2 Active. Please visit www.o2.co.uk for details. O2 Active is a trademark of O2 Limited. Services are handset and network dependent.
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* Standard cost to send text to 80202. From 13p to receive texts except ‘Footy Alerts’ – 18p to receive. O2 does not suggest in any way that the celebrities featured in this guide are * Subject to network coverage.
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O2 does not suggest in any way that the celebrities featured in this guide are * Subject to network coverage. endorsing O2 products or services.
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Info Services Active has all the stories and pictures behind the songs so you can find out which music stars are making headlines with Text Alerts* – Whatever’s important to you, music news and gossip. whether it’s footy scores, the latest showbiz gossip or the top news story, you can keep You can also get the latest weekly single and album charts bang up-to-date with O...
How to close the browser • Whilst online, press and hold * Terms and conditions apply to O2 Active. GPRS charges may apply. Please visit www.o2.co.uk for details. O2 Active is a trademark of O2 Limited. Services are handset and network dependent.
Month. Games are easy to download and you can preview them beforehand. You will only be able to view games that are available on your mobile. * WAP charges may apply. See www.o2.co.uk or check your calling plan for more details. Terms and conditions apply.
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Iomo. Copyright Mr. Goodliving Ltd 2003. All rights reserved. Games featured are for illustratory purposes. Games will be available • You’re now ready to play! but these featured titles may not be supported by the O2 X3.
Media Centre The media centre stores all the images, animations, photos, Please note: video clips, MP3 files, ring tones and wallpapers you have If you can not find the image you require it could be that the either taken, downloaded or received. image has been saved to your phone’s memory or the miniSD card depending on which memory you are currently using.
Organise Fun ways to edit your images Select Organise so that you can rename the file name or • Select Media Centre from the main menu and then set as your wallpaper. Then choose from: select Images • Set Wallpaper – designates this photo as the wallpaper •...
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Add stamp Left rotate Add a stamp to your image to convey a particular message – Select to rotate your image 90 degrees to the left. add ‘thumbs up’, ‘a plaster’, ‘a broken heart’ or ‘I love you’. • Scroll to Left Rotate and press to select...
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Please note: Please note: • To generate the best expressions place the first red spot on To return to the original photo with no expression effects the outer corner of the right eye; the second on the outer you can press to select Normal at any time.
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third on the right corner of the mouth and the fourth on Face Dressing the left corner of the mouth Add animations to photos you have taken of people’s • To reset a red spots position, press to select Undo faces.
Phone Memory miniSD Card. The memory card supplied with the O X3 comes with the Digital Music player advert pre-installed. For a great • Press to scroll through the video file names demonstration of video playback, sound and the screen •...
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Managing your video files Organise Select Organise so that you can rename the file name or To manage your video files select Option by pressing create a new folder to store your video clip. Then select: when in the video list screen, and choose from the •...
Music player • When the MP3 player screen appears, follow the instructions below to control the MP3 player: Your mobile has an in-built digital music player to play MP3s. The file name of the MP3 being played Please note: • The MP3 player can only play audio files saved in MP3 format, saved as *.mp3 Press to set...
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Option by pressing MP3 files can be uploaded to the O X3 by using the and choose from the following options: supplied mini SD card and a PC or laptop. You will need to obtain or purchase a mini SD to standard SD adapter. You...
• You will need to purchase the mini SD to SD adapter Your O X3 enables you to produce actual audio recordings detailed above and also a media reader/writer, to allow to use as ring tones for incoming calls. Record your own your memory card to connect to your PC/laptop voice, a particular piece of music or an unusual sound…...
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Managing your ring tones When you have recorded some new ring tones you can set them as your ring tone, rename them or even delete them. • In the Ringtones menu, scroll to List and select by pressing • Scroll to one of your saved ring tones and press select Option •...
Wallpapers • Scroll through the list of images and press to select Change the wallpaper on your mobile’s main and external one or several displays. Choose from the list available or even select an • When you have made your selection(s), press image that you have taken with your mobile’s built-in select Option...
Tools • In the main menu scroll to Tools and select by pressing My Services • Select My Services if you are on Pay & Go to access a list of useful numbers and services Please note: My Services is only available to Pay & Go customers. If you are on a Pay Monthly calling plan your first menu option within Tools...
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– Set the snooze mode. When the alarm goes off you Then, use the following steps to complete can press to select Snooze to stop the alarm the alarm settings: and go back to sleep. The alarm will sound several minutes later –...
Please note: To set a memo When the alarm rings, there are two ways to • In the calendar screen, press to move turn it off: the blue box to the date where you wish to • Press to select OK. Your alarm will not create a memo.
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– Enter a name for the event associated with the – Choose whether the memo will regularly remind memo you about the event after the scheduled date. Choose between None, Daily, Weekdays, Weekly – Set your mobile to ring or vibrate on the appointed Monthly date when the scheduled time arrives.
Go to date – go to the date you require Currency converter • Scroll to Currency Converter and press to select and Delete all – select to delete all existing memos enter the currency converter screen • Press twice to select Back and return to the Step one:...
Step two: • Scroll through the cities available by pressing • Return to the currency converter screen press to jump to the next or previous page • Either enter the amount for the Local • When the desired city is highlighted, currency or the Foreign currency.
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Time zones Hour minder If, during travel, you move between time zones, your If you activate this option your mobile will emit a beep mobile will automatically adjust the time displayed on every hour as a reminder. the screen so that you always have access to accurate local time.
Countdown timer • Scroll to Countdown Timer press • Press to select and enter the amount of time to count down – this can be up to 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. Then press to confirm • Press to start the timer •...
Stopwatch Connection settings • Scroll to Stopwatch and press The connection settings option allows you to use your • Press to start the mobile’s connection services, namely: stopwatch • While the stopwatch is running, you can • PC synchronisation press to select Record and save up to nine elapsed...
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Tools • In the main menu scroll to Tools and select by pressing My Services • Select My Services if you are on Pay & Go to access a list of useful numbers and services Please note: My Services is only available to Pay & Go customers. If you are on a Pay Monthly calling plan your first menu option within Tools...
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– Set the snooze mode. When the alarm goes off you Then, use the following steps to complete can press to select Snooze to stop the alarm the alarm settings: and go back to sleep. The alarm will sound several minutes later –...
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Please note: To set a memo When the alarm rings, there are two ways to • In the calendar screen, press to move turn it off: the blue box to the date where you wish to • Press to select OK. Your alarm will not create a memo.
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– Enter a name for the event associated with the – Choose whether the memo will regularly remind memo you about the event after the scheduled date. Choose between None, Daily, Weekdays, Weekly – Set your mobile to ring or vibrate on the appointed Monthly date when the scheduled time arrives.
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Go to date – go to the date you require Currency converter • Scroll to Currency Converter and press to select and Delete all – select to delete all existing memos enter the currency converter screen • Press twice to select Back and return to the Step one:...
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Step two: • Scroll through the cities available by pressing • Return to the currency converter screen press to jump to the next or previous page • Either enter the amount for the Local • When the desired city is highlighted, currency or the Foreign currency.
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Time zones Hour minder If, during travel, you move between time zones, your If you activate this option your mobile will emit a beep mobile will automatically adjust the time displayed on every hour as a reminder. the screen so that you always have access to accurate local time.
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Countdown timer • Scroll to Countdown Timer press • Press to select and enter the amount of time to count down – this can be up to 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. Then press to confirm • Press to start the timer •...
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Stopwatch Connection settings • Scroll to Stopwatch and press The connection settings option allows you to use your • Press to start the mobile’s connection services, namely: stopwatch • While the stopwatch is running, you can • PC synchronisation press to select Record and save up to nine elapsed...
Settings The settings menu is used to set basic parameters for your mobile such as language, time and date, profiles, security, network and call settings. • In the main menu scroll to Settings and press Date and time You can set the time and date, as well as the format in which the time and date will be displayed on the start up screen.
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Please note: Display options • You can use either the 12-hour or 24-hour format, for You can choose to display the current time or date only, or further information please refer to Time Format both on the external and internal display. You can also choose not to display either time or date on the display.
Profiles Silent The options in this profile have been preset to suit Change the settings that determine how your mobile alerts environments where you need to be discreet with your you to an incoming call, in a few simple clicks. mobile e.g.
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Flight mode Message tone Select how your mobile alerts you when you receive a Selecting this option results in no service being available. message. Choose between a ring or vibration alert only, or Once activated Flight Mode will be displayed on the main both.
Speech volume Display Press to adjust the speech volume. Press Adjust your mobile’s display settings including the welcome to confirm. animation, outer display and more... • Scroll to Display and press Hands-free answer mode • Then select the following options: You can choose whether your mobile is answered automatically or through pressing the hands-free button.
Contrast Call settings • Scroll to Contrast and press to select • Scroll to Call Settings and press • Adjust the contrast of the screen’s display • Then select from one of the following using and press to confirm options: Welcome animation Answer mode Power on...
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Show number Divert when unfound – diverts calls when your mobile is You can decide whether or not to display your phone turned off or outside network coverage number on the recipient's phone when you make a call. Cancel all – to cancel all call forward settings On –...
Security Please note: If the PIN code is entered incorrectly three times your mobile Prevent unauthorised use of your mobile by will automatically disable. The screen will display the using a PIN code, phone password and SIM messages PIN blocked or Enter PUK (Personal Unblocking card lock.
SIM lock Change network password Used to prevent unauthorised use of your mobile with To change the network password you will need to contact other SIM cards. After you activate the SIM lock, only the Customer Service. SIM card present when the feature was activated will be accepted by the mobile.
Select the desired memory for use. Please note: • The default memory of your O X3 is the miniSD card • You will not be able to store ring tones, games or selected wallpapers to the miniSD card for copyright reasons...
900 Mhz, 1800 Mhz and 1900 Mhz. The and is an identification system that can recognise every X3 is a tri-band mobile. mobile by a specific number. If a mobile is stolen, the IMEI What is a SIM card?
Questions and answers What is GPRS? Q: Why does my mobile not turn on when I press the key? General Packet Radio System is a service protocol built on A: The key press has been too short or the mobile has shut GSM technology.
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Q: My mobile displays ‘NO NETWORK’, what does Q: My mobile doesn’t recognise that the memory card has this mean? been inserted. What’s wrong? A: You are outside network range or there is no clear path A: Make sure the card has been inserted correctly and that to the transmitter.
Technical data Size: 81.5 x 42 x 21.9mm Leisure Weight: 90g Get into O Active, download games from the O Games Arcade, MP3 player, video capture, take pictures. Talktime: 3-5 hours Standby time: 125-250 hours Organising features Main display: 262k colour screen (128 x 160 pixels) Calendar, alarm, calculator, to do list, notes, voice memo, External display: 4k colour screen (96 x 64 pixels) currency converter.
If you pack your mobile in your suitcase during travel, beware not to damage it. Cramming a suitcase may crack Your O X3 mobile phone SAR value is 0.404 watts per the LCD display. Remember to switch off your mobile kilogram.
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As with all other radio devices, touching the built-in • Never short-circuit the battery, as it may overheat antenna area during telephone conversation may impair and cause a fire. Keep away from jewellery and other the quality and lead to shorter standby time due to metal objects increased power consumption.
Memory card Cleaning and storing • Do not remove or insert a memory card or turn off the handset whilst data on the card is being edited • Your mobile should always be handled with care and • Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or protected from dirt, dust and damp.
Driving safety Electronic devices fully supports the new legislation announced by the Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF Department for Transport, banning the use of handheld energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be mobile phones whilst driving. It is an offence whilst driving shielded against the RF signals from your mobile.
Other safety guidelines Hearing aids Aircraft Some digital mobiles may interfere with some hearing aids. Regulations prohibit using your mobile while in the air. In the event of such interference, call Customer Service to Switch your mobile before boarding an aircraft. discuss alternatives.
R&TTE Directive 1999/05/EC Your mobile is a high quality piece of equipment. Before The O X3 mobile phone conforms to all the essential operating the equipment, read all instructions and requirements of the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) cautionary markings on (1) AC Adaptor (2) Battery and based on compliance with the following European (3) Product Using Battery.
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Mandatory statements We hereby declare that the O X3 is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. Wir möchten hiermit bekanntgeben, daß das oben genannte Produkt in Übereinstimmung mit allen erforderlichen Bedürfnissen der 1999/5/EC Direktive seht Certificamos que el aparato es conforme con lo establecido en las disposiciones de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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