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i976 
User Manual  
Version 5.97 GRID 
 
 
14/09/2009 
iWOW Communications Pte Ltd 
 

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  • Page 1 Contents    i976  User Manual   Version 5.97 GRID      14/09/2009  iWOW Communications Pte Ltd   ...
  • Page 2: Important Notice

    Important Notice It is important that you read this user guide prior to using your handset. The device described in this user guide is approved for use on the GSM 900, 1800, 1900 and iDEN networks. Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and settings of your service provider’s network.
  • Page 3 forwarded. GRID disclaims any and all liability for any losses incurred relating to such information in any way. Defects or damages that result from the use of non-approved or non-certified accessories, including but not limited to replacement housings and or other peripheral accessories, are excluded from any warranty coverage.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents     Menu Tree (GSM Mode)* ......1 Predictive Mode ........23     Menu Tree (iDEN Mode) ......2 Lock & Unlock Keypad ......24     Features Available in Home and Abroad3 PIN & PUK Codes ........ 24  ...
  • Page 5 Contents     Copy Contacts ........37 Receive Files via Bluetooth ....57     Delete Contacts ........38 Multimedia ..........58     Assign Ringtone ........39 Media Center ........58     Assign Picture ID ........39 File Browser ......... 58  ...
  • Page 6: Menu Tree (Gsm Mode)

    Menu Tree Menu Tree (GSM Mode)* Recent Calls • Stopwatch • Missed Calls • Homepage • Games • Received Calls • Google • Voice Memo • Outgoing Calls • Call Summary Settings Java • Manage • Packet Data Profiles Counter •...
  • Page 7: Menu Tree (Iden Mode)

    Menu Tree (iDEN Mode) • Help • Alarm Recent Calls • Missed Calls • GPS • Received Calls • Calculator • Outgoing Calls • Converter • Call Summary • Stopwatch Multimedia • Packet Data • Games • Media Center Counter •...
  • Page 8 Available Features Features Available in Home and Abroad Feature Available in Home Available Abroad Push to Talk Available in selected countries Wireless Data Services Available in selected countries Voice Mail Dial-up Service Call Waiting Caller ID Available in selected countries Call Forwarding Emergency Calls Available in selected countries...
  • Page 9 GSM Network Availability per Country Countries Argentina GSM 1900 Australia GSM 900/1800 Bahamas GSM 1900 Belgium GSM 900/1800 Bermudas GSM 1900 Brazil GSM 900/1800/1900 British Virgin Islands GSM 900/1800/1900 Bulgaria GSM 900/1800 Cameroon GSM 900 Cayman Islands GSM 900/1800/1900 Chile GSM 1900 China/Hong Kong/Macau GSM 900/1800...
  • Page 10 Available Features Montenegro GSM 900/1800 Papua New Guinea GSM 900 Peru GSM 1900 Poland GSM 900/1800 Portugal GSM 900/1800 Romania GSM 900/1800 Russia GSM 900/1800 Saudi Arabia GSM 900/1800 Singapore GSM 900/1800 South Africa GSM 900/1800 Spain GSM 900/1800 Switzerland GSM 900/1800 Taiwan GSM 900/1800...
  • Page 11: Usage And Care

    Usage and Care Interference All mobile phones may be subject to radio interference, which could affect For your own safety, please follow the performance. following guidelines when you use your mobile phone. Failure to comply may be Use qualified service dangerous or illegal.
  • Page 12: Care For Your Phone

    Usage and Care Care for Your Phone Extreme temperatures Do not expose your phone to extreme temperatures below – To ensure the longevity of the product, 10°C or above 45°C. please keep it away from: For example, leaving your phone on the dashboard of a car during a hot day.
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started 2. Align the contacts of the battery and push the battery gently into position. The battery should sit snugly in the battery Battery Installation compartment. 1. Remove the battery door by sliding it upwards as shown. Inserting the battery Removing the battery cover 3.
  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Getting Started Charging the Battery 1. Lift up the USB connector cover. 2. Insert the connector into the phone. The The phone can be charged from the battery charging progress will charger supplied or via a computer USB indicated via the battery icon. port.
  • Page 15: The Battery Indicator

    If the phone has not been used for some time, the phone may take about 2 to 3 The battery indicator minutes to show the charging indicator. This is normal if the battery is fully Indicator Bars Capacity Color exhausted. >95% BLUE ~ 70%...
  • Page 16: Inserting The Sim Card

    Getting Started Inserting the SIM card 4. Slide the SIM door latch in the direction as shown to unlock. Ensure that the phone is turned off before inserting or removing the SIM cards. 5. Flip up the SIM card slot. 1.
  • Page 17 8. Insert the MicroSD card as shown below. GSM SIM MicroSD card Inserting the MicroSD Inserting GSM SIM Caution: Close the iDEN SIM card slot and slide the The SIM card can be easily damaged by SIM door latch back to lock the iDEN SIM scratching or bending, so be careful when card and MicroSD card in place.
  • Page 18: Switch The Phone On/Off

    Getting Started Switch the Phone ON/OFF When you turn off the transmitter, the connection to the wireless network is turned off, as indicated by in the signal strength To turn on the phone, press and hold the indicator area. All wireless RF signals to Power On/Off key on the top of the and from the device are prevented.
  • Page 19 To make calls, you must first activate the phone function by changing profiles. If the device has been locked, enter the lock code. If you try to send messages while in the offline mode, the messages will be placed in the Unsent folder to be sent later.
  • Page 20: Basics

    Basics Basics Keys & Parts Top View Right Side View Front View...
  • Page 21 Speaker Display Navigation keys Down Left Right Left selection key Right selection key End key Send key Menu key Number keys Speaker High Audio Power On/Off key Camera Hot Key USB Port Network Switch Headset Jack Volume Up Key Volume Down Key Left Side View Push to Talk (PTT) key...
  • Page 22: Navigation Keys

    Basics Navigation Keys Display Press the navigation keys to scroll to The diagram shows the Idle Screen display and from the items in the screen display. when you turn on the phone. Status Bar Network Mode Navigation Keys Operator Name Date &...
  • Page 23: Active Desktop

    Active Desktop The active desktop enables fast access to the following frequently used applications: Contacts Java Bluetooth Message Center Tools Datebook Settings Multimedia Recent Calls Profile Alarm Music Player...
  • Page 24 Basics To turn enable/disable active desktop: To customize the applications in the active 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display desktop: Settings > Active Desktop > On/Off. 1. Select Menu > Settings > Phone Note: Settings > Shortcuts. When active desktop is disabled, function key provide shortcuts for applications as 2.
  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    Key Lock To go to the calendar entry: The keypad is locked. 1. Scroll to the calendar entry using the navigation keys. Call Divert 2. Press the left selection key Select to You have enabled call forwarding view and edit the entry. feature.
  • Page 26 Basics Battery Indicator Roaming The icon indicates the battery You are out of your home area strength status. have registered with different network (when travelling in other countries for example). General The phone profile is set to General. Headset The phone profile is set to Headset.
  • Page 27: Menu

    Menu To change the menu view: 1. Go to Menu > Settings > Display You can access the functions in your device Setting > Main Menu Style > Matrix/ from the menu. List. To access the main menu: Text Entry 1.
  • Page 28: Normal Mode

    Basics To change the text input mode: For common punctuation marks, press 1 repeatedly until the desired punctuation 1. Press * and select the preferred input mark appears. mode. For other punctuation marks or symbols, press * and select Symbols. Normal Mode Predictive Mode Press the number keys (2 to 9) repeatedly...
  • Page 29: Lock & Unlock Keypad

    PIN & PUK Codes If the word you intended to write is not in the dictionary, you will be prompted to add a new word. Select Yes and enter the word The Personal Identification Number (PIN) using normal mode. Select Save to save code helps protect your SIM card against the word in the dictionary.
  • Page 30: Connecting To A Compatible Headset

    Basics Connecting to a Compatible Note: This device is compatible with any standard Headset 2.5mm audio headset. When connecting any external device or headset 1. Remove the headset cover. to the audio connector, please pay attention to the volume level. 2.
  • Page 31: Connecting To The Usb Cable

    Connecting Cable 1. Remove the USB jack cover. 2. Plug the USB cable to the USB jack as shown in the diagram below. USB Jack Cover USB Jack...
  • Page 32: Call Functions

    Call Functions Call Functions 3. If there are multiple entries under the contact name, select the entry type (Mobile, Home, Work etc.) to call and Making a Phone Call press the Send key. Make sure that you are in the correct mode 4.
  • Page 33: Speed Dialing

    Speed Dialing does not send the number, the display shows ‘Unknown Number’. You can assign a phone number to one of To answer an incoming call: the dialing keys 1 to 9 (refer to Settings – Speed Dial on pg 49). 1.
  • Page 34: Options During A Call

    Call Functions Options During a Call the audio path will be routed to the headset. To mute / unmute the speaker: • Hold – to put the active call on hold 1. Press the left selection key Mute/ • Mute –...
  • Page 35: Making A Direct Connect Call

    Making a Direct Connect To receive a second incoming call: Call 1. Press the Send key or select Accept to answer the call. feature provides direct communication via a single key-press. This 2. Press the End key or select Reject to feature is only available when the phone is reject the call.
  • Page 36 Call Functions 2. Press and hold the PTT key. You may 2. Scroll to the contact you want to call and start talking once you hear a ‘beep’ press the PTT button. sound. 3. Release the PTT button to listen to the To make a direct connect call to a contact other party.
  • Page 37: Answering A Direct Connect Call

    Answering Direct Speakers take turns responding to each other. Connect Call A back lighting indicates a ready state A chirping sound indicates an incoming (receiving) of a dispatch call. The PTT direct connect call. Allow the caller to finish backlight functions independently of the speaking.
  • Page 38: Making A Multi-Party Call

    Call Functions During a PTT session, the display shows To select the contact from your contacts information of the PTT status such as: list, press the Menu key and select Contacts. Wait shown when PTT key is pressed and someone else is still speaking 2.
  • Page 39: Adjusting Volume

    Adjusting Volume Recent Calls The device registers the phone numbers of During a call, you can adjust the listening missed, received, and dialed calls, and the volume by pressing the volume keys on the approximate duration of your calls. side of the phone. To view list of recent calls: 1.
  • Page 40 Call Functions To view call duration: 1. Select Menu > Recent calls > Call Summary. The call duration for the last call, incoming calls and outgoing calls will be displayed. To clear call timers: 1. Select Menu > Recent calls > Call Summary.
  • Page 41: Contacts

    Contacts 1. Select Menu > Contacts > View. A list of all the contacts will be displayed. Viewing Phone Numbers 2. Using the navigation keys, scroll to The phone allows you to search and view the desired contact. the contacts in the GSM or iDEN SIM individually depending on the mode the 3.
  • Page 42: Storing Phone Numbers

    Using the Menu - Contacts 2. Select the storage location (Phone key. Contacts/ GSM SIM Contacts/ iDEN Contacts) as required. 5. Enter the required information into the contacts saved under selected selected entry and select OK. storage location will be displayed. 6.
  • Page 43: Delete Contacts

    4. Confirm the action by selecting Copy To delete contact one by one: when prompted. 1. Select Menu > Contacts > View. To copy all contacts in a particular storage 2. Scroll to the contact that you want to location: delete.
  • Page 44: Assign Ringtone

    Using the Menu - Contacts Assign Picture ID 3. Confirm the action by selecting Yes when prompted. You can assign a picture caller ID for each contact. Assign Ringtone 1. Select Menu > Contacts > View. You can assign a ringtone for each contact. 2.
  • Page 45: Messages

    Messages select Done or press the Menu key to proceed. The Messages application allows you to read, write, send, and save text and Indicates multimedia messages. editor mode Create New Text Messages You can write and send messages of up to Text area 765 (GSM) or 140 (iDEN) characters.
  • Page 46: Create New Mms

    Using the Menu – Messaging 4. To select recipient(s) Once the list is complete, select Options message, scroll to To field and press the > Done. Menu key. 7. To send the message, select Send. 5. To select contact from phonebook, select Contacts.
  • Page 47 2. Select Create Message. The display will show a blank message. Press the Menu key to enter to the editor menu. 3. The display will show four options: Text Picture Video Sound Highlight one of the above and press the Menu key to enter the appropriate editor.
  • Page 48: Read Messages

    Using the Menu – Messaging Press the Menu key to select an MMS received in iDEN mode may appear available (marked as ‘Empty’) slot in the different from the MMS received in GSM list. To select the recipient from the mode.
  • Page 49: Delete Messages

    3. Scroll to the desired message and select View or press the Menu key to read 5. Confirm the action by selecting Yes the message. when prompted. Delete Messages To delete a particular message: 1. Go to Menu > Messages and select the You can choose to empty the Inbox, Draft type of message to delete.
  • Page 50: Message Settings

    Using the Menu – Messaging Message Settings • Status Report Request acknowledgement message to be sent back from the network once it has following settings have successfully received the sent message configured in order to send and receive messages. • Broadcast –...
  • Page 51: Voice Mail

    • • Read Report – Turn on or off the report Auto Cleanup – Set the automatic for read MMS cleanup for messages in the Inbox and Sent folders • Size Limit – Set the size limit of the • MMS that the device can receive HTTP Push –...
  • Page 52: Settings

    Using the Menu - Settings • Settings Vibrating Alert - Set the phone to vibrate when you receive a call or message. Sound Settings • SMS Tones - Select the SMS tone for You can customize your device tones for incoming messages.
  • Page 53: Manage Profiles

    Manage Profiles Note: When Silent profile selected, changes to the sound settings are not The phone has various setting groups, or allowed. profiles from which you can personalize the device tones different events, environment or caller groups. Phone Settings 1. In the Settings menu, select Manage Profiles.
  • Page 54 Using the Menu - Settings • Time format – to select between the 12- Security – to activate/ deactivate and hour and 24-hour time format change the PIN1, PIN2 and phone lock codes. Date format – to select the format to display dates To activate/ deactivate the PIN: Auto Update –...
  • Page 55 2. Select Menu > Settings > Phone 4. You will be prompted to enter the new Setting > Security > Phone Lock > PIN code. Select OK when done. Phone Lock Change. 5. Confirm the new PIN code by re-entering 3.
  • Page 56: Display Settings

    Using the Menu - Settings • 1. Select Menu > Settings > Phone Auto Power Off - to define a time at Settings > Speed Dial. which the phone will be turned off automatically 2. Scroll to the key you want to assign a number to and press the Menu key.
  • Page 57: Network Settings

    • To select a preferred network manually Backlight – to automatically turn off the from a list of available networks, select backlight after a pre-defined period of Manual. inactivity The device will search for available • Main Menu Style – to set the type of networks for your selection.
  • Page 58 Using the Menu - Settings Busy – calls are diverted when the To stop the automatic redialing, press the number is busy or when you reject the key. incoming call • Answer Mode No Reply – calls are diverted when there is no reply Any Key Answer - to answer an incoming call by briefly pressing any key,...
  • Page 59: Restore Original Factory Settings

    Restore Original Factory Settings You can reset your device to its original factory settings. 1. Select Menu > Settings > Factory Reset. 2. Select Yes when prompted to confirm the action.
  • Page 60: Bluetooth

    Using the Menu - Bluetooth Bluetooth background while using other features, increase the demand on battery power and reduces the battery life. Bluetooth technology enables wireless connections between electronic devices • Power – to turn Bluetooth on or off within a range of up to 10 meters (33 feet). •...
  • Page 61: Pairing With Other Devices

    Pairing with Other Devices 3. Scroll to the device with which you want to pair and select Connect. Pairing allows your device to be able to 4. When prompted, enter a passkey (1-16 communicate with another via Bluetooth. To digits). pair with another device, you need to ensure that the Bluetooth feature is turned 5.
  • Page 62: Receive Files Via Bluetooth

    Using the Menu - Bluetooth Receive Files via Bluetooth To send a file: 1. Open the application where the file you To receive a file via Bluetooth, you need to want to send is stored. ensure that the Bluetooth feature is turned on first.
  • Page 63: Multimedia

    Multimedia Image jpeg, jpg, png, gif, bmp, wbmp Music mp3, wav, mid, au, imy, amr, aac Media Center Sound amr, aac The Media Center allows you to view/ play all supported digital media types stored in Video 3gp, mp4 the expansion memory or in the phone memory.
  • Page 64: Camera Settings

    Using the Menu - Multimedia To take still pictures: To record a video clip: 1. Activate the camera by pressing the 1. Activate the camera by pressing the Camera hot key at the side of the phone Camera hot key at the side of the phone or select Menu >...
  • Page 65: Music Player

    2. The following settings can be configured Music Player under Options: You can listen to MP3 songs on the phone Delay Capture – select the time period music player. in which the image capture is delayed To play a music file: Night Mode –...
  • Page 66 Using the Menu - Multimedia For other music settings, select Options To song from a playlist: and edit accordingly. 1. Open the playlist which you want to edit. To create a playlist: 2. Scroll to the song which you want to remove and select Options >...
  • Page 67: Tools

    Tools 2. Select New Entry. 3. Scroll to the required fields and press the Date Book Menu key to input the required information. The Date Book allows you to keep track of your appointments, meetings, birthdays and 4. Once done, select Save to save the other events.
  • Page 68: Alarm

    Using the Menu – Tools Alarm To set an alarm: You can view your approximate location in GPS. 1. Select Menu > Tools > Alarm > On. To view your location: 2. Enter the alarm time and select Set. 1. Go to Menu > Tools > GPS > Position. The following settings are also available: Your device will start scanning for satellites and the latitude and longitude...
  • Page 69: Calculator

    Calculator 3. Scroll to First Unit, and select Edit. 4. Select the unit that you want to convert 1. Select Menu > Tools > Calculator. from. 2. Enter numeric figures using the keypad 5. Scroll down and press the Menu and use the navigation keys and to enter the value to be converted.
  • Page 70: Voice Memo

    Using the Menu – Tools Voice Memo 2. Select the Sound folder and scroll to the desired voice clip. To record a voice clip: key or go to Options 3. Press the Menu 1. Go to Menu > Tools > Voice Memo. >...
  • Page 71: Web

    To define an access point manually, you need to obtain the access point information from your service provider. You can browse web pages written in XHTML, WML, or HTML by selecting To edit the profile for browser service: Menu > Web. 1.
  • Page 72: Bookmarks

    Using the Menu - Web 2. To homepage, select 2. Select Create New. Homepage. 3. Enter the URL of the web page that you 3. To access another web page, select wish to add to the bookmark and select Options > Input URL. 4.
  • Page 73: Safety Information

    Safety Information subpart C, 47 CFR part 15 subparts B & C, 47 CFR Part 24 subpart D, 47 CFR part 90 subparts I & S • ANATEL, Brazil Regulatory Authority, Resolutions This section contains important information on the safe 238/00, 242/00 and 303/02 Annex and efficient operation of your mobile device.
  • Page 74: Safety And General Information

    Safety and General Information FCC Safety Requirement To assure optimal radio product performance and to be Your mobile device complies with Part 15 of the FCC sure that human exposure to RF does not exceed the rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always follow these instructions and precautions: 1.
  • Page 75 Two-way radio operation alongside the head in the phone mode or in front of the face in the two-way radio mode - or if you hang your Your radio product has been designed and tested to device from a lanyard around your neck - keep the device comply with national and international standards and at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when guidelines...
  • Page 76 Safety and General Information ALL MODELS WITH FCC ID WSM-IGP801 MEET THE guidelines when used directly against the body. Specific GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE Absorption Rate or SAR is a measurement of radio TO RADIO WAVES. frequency energy. The FCC permits a maximum SAR value of 1.6 W/kg¹.
  • Page 77 Problems ¹In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged Turn OFF your radio product where posted notices instruct over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a you to do so.
  • Page 78 Safety and General Information • Use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to Check the laws and regulations on the use of radio products in the area where you drive. Always obey them. minimize the potential for interference. • Turn OFF the phone immediately if you have any When using your radio product while driving, please: reason to suspect that the interference is taking place.
  • Page 79 UL approved). In such areas, sparks can occur and cause Choking Hazards an explosion or fire. Your portable radio or its accessories may include Batteries and Chargers detachable parts, which may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep your device and its accessories away Caution: from small children.
  • Page 80 Safety and General Information twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. It is always a good idea to hold the screen away from your eyes, leave the lights on in the room, take a 15-minute break every hour, and stop use if you are very tired.
  • Page 81 Ninety (90) days from the abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are above. Applies to physical date of purchase by the not the fault of iWOW, are excluded from coverage. defect in the media ie first consumer purchaser CDROM.
  • Page 82 (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d) PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, nonconforming or non-iWOW housings, antennas, or EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL iWOW BE parts, are excluded from coverage. LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS Communication Services.
  • Page 83 Product. iWOW cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary...
  • Page 84: Index

    Index Index A  Desktop, 22  MP3, 72  Settings, 57  Alarm, 76  Direct Connect Call, 36  Multimedia, 69  SIM, 14  Answering, 34  Answering, 39  Multi‐Party Call, 40  Speed Dialing, 34  B  Display, 20  Music Player, 72  Status, 24  N  T  Basics, 18  Driving Precautions, 86  E  Batteries and Chargers,  Navigation, 20  Text, 27  O  87  Emergency, 6  Text Messages, 48  F  Battery, 9  Offline, 16  Tools, 74  P  U  Charging, 11  FCC Safety, 82  Picture ID, 46  indicator, 12  Features, 3 ...

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