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GPRS778 / 779 PHONE USER MANUAL Table of Contents Safety Precautions ................3 Unpacking ..............................6 Your Phone ............................7 Your Phone's parts ...................7 Display ....................................11 Keypad Backlight ....................14 Getting Started ....................15 Installing a SIM Card ..............15 Charging the Battery ..............18 Switching the Phone On or Off ...21 Your Phone's Modes ..............22 Locking the Keys ....................23 Using the Soft Keys ............24 Call Functions .......................28 Making a Call .........................28 Making an International Call ..29 Making a Call from Phonebook ..29 Redialing the Last Number .....29 Adjusting the Volume ............30 Answering a Call ....................31 Viewing Missed Calls ..............32 Quickly Switching to Etiquette Mode ......................................33 Options During a Call .............33 Using the Ear-microphone .....39 Entering Text .......................40 Changing the Text Input Language ..41 eZi English Mode ....................44 ALPHABET Mode ...................47 Using the Menus .................50 Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling ........................................50 Accessing a Menu Function by Using Its Shortcut ...................................51 List of Menu Functions .................52 Message ...............................61 SMS ........................................61 MMS ......................................61 Write Message (Menu 1-1) ....61 Inbox (Menu 1-2) ...................64 Outbox (Menu 1-3) ................67 Draft (Menu 1-4) ....................68 Templates (Menu 1-5) ............68 Voice Mail (Menu 1-6) ...........69 Info Message (Menu 1-7) .......70 Settings (Menu 1-8) ...............72 Call Register .........................75 Call History (Menu 2-1) ..........75 Call Duration (Menu 2-2) .......78 GPRS Counter (Menu 2-3) .....79 Call Costs (Menu 2-4) ............80 Profile ....................................81 General (Menu 3-1) ................81 Setting ..................................83 Time/Date Set (Menu 4-1) ......83 Alarm Set (Menu 4-2) ............84 Call Setting (Menu 4-3) ..........87 Phone Settings (Menu 4-4) ....95 Security Settings (Menu 4-5) .....97 GPRS Setting (Menu 4-6) .....102 Network Select (Menu 4-7) ....103 Factory Set (Menu 4-8) .........104 Organizer ...........................105 Phonebook (Menu 5-1) ........105 Scheduler (Menu 5-2) ..........117 File Manager (Menu 5-3) .....122 Camera ...............................123 Shooting (Menu 6-1) ............123 Special Effects (Menu 6-2) ...125 Album (Menu 6-3) ...............125 Configuration (Menu 6-4) ....126 Application .........................127 Othello (Menu 7-1) ..............127 Calculator (Menu 7-2) ..........127 Unit Converter (Menu 7-3) ..129 World Time (Menu 7-4) .......130 Voice Memo (Menu 7-5) .....130 Java .....................................131 Downloads (Menu 8-1) ........131 Install Application (Menu 8-2)....131 Memory Status (Menu 8-3) ....132 Network (Menu 8-4) .............132 Internet ...............................133 Homepage ...........................134 Bookmarks ...........................135 Recent Pages ........................136 Enter Address .......................137 Resume ................................137 Settings ................................138 Push ......................................138 Reference Information .....142 Access Codes .......................142 Using the Batteries ...............144 Safety Information ...............146 Care and Maintenance ........153 Glossary ..............................155 Table of Contents 1 2 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. Respect special regulations Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger (in a hospital for example). Interference Road safety comes first Do not use a hand-held mobile phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Remember that in some countries, it is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving. Switch off when refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off on aircraft Mobile phones can cause interference. Using them on aircraft is both illegal and dangerous. Switch off in hospital Follow any regulations or rules. Switch phone off near medical equipment. Safety Precautions All wireless phones may be subject to radio interference, which may affect their performance. Use qualified service Only qualified service personnel must repair equipment. Use sensibly Use only in the normal position (to the ear). Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched on. Accessories and batteries Use only approved accessories and batteries. 3 4 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. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use the supplied or approved carrying case, holster, or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is at least one inch (2.5cm) from your body when transmitting. Use of non-approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines. Unpacking Your package contains the following items: Phone Battery Battery cover Unpacking Travel adapter * User Manual Ear-microphone Cable *The shape of the plug varies according to each country's specification. 5 6 Your Phone Your Phone's parts The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Camera Closed View Open View Earpiece Display Sub LCD Your Phone Navigation/Hot keys Internet Service/Confirmation key Right soft key Clear key Folder End/Power on-off key Hand strap hole Battery terminals SIM card socket Rear View Left soft key Camera key Volume keys Send key Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Microphone Earphone jack Cable connector slot 7 8 Your Phone Key(s) Key(s) Description Performs the functions indicated by the text above them, on the bottom line of the display. Key(s) Description In Menu Mode, cancels your input and returns to Standby Mode. 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. In Menu Mode, scrolls through the menu options. In Standby Mode, accesses the following menus: · : Java · · · : Profile : Schedule : Message Menu Enters numbers, letters and some special characters. In Standby Mode, pressing and holding the 1 key immediately connects you to the Voice Mail server. ~ Your Phone Use these keys for various special functions. · Press and hold Mode. · Press and hold Mode. to activate Etiquette to activate Key Lock Press to make or answer a call. In Standby Mode, recalls the last dialed number. Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when pressed and held. (On the side of the phone.) Press to directly access the camera menu. 9 10 Your Phone Display The display has three areas. Icon area 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. Text and graphic area Your Phone Service : Appears when a call is in progress. Roaming : Appears when you are out of your home area and have registered onto a different network; for example, when traveling in other countries. New Text Message : Indicates that there is a new message waiting to be checked. New MMS Icon : Indicates that there is a new MMS message waiting to be checked. New Voice Mail : Indicates that there is a new voice mail waiting to be checked. Push Message : Indicates that there is a new Push Message waiting to be checked. Alarm : Appears when you set an alarm. Soft key indication area Area Icon area Text and graphic area Soft key indications area Description Displays various icons (see page 12~13). Displays messages, instructions and any information that you enter (number to be dialed, for example) Displays the functions assigned to the two soft keys. 11 12 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. Ring : The phone is set to ring when a call comes in. Vibrator : The phone is set to vibrate when a call comes in. Vib+Ring : The phone is set to ring and vibrate when a call comes in. Silent : The phone is set to show an incoming call message on sub LCD when a call comes in. Divert : The call divert for calls is set by user. Sub LCD Your phone has an external LCD screen on the folder. When the folder is closed, it indicates that you have an incoming call or message. It also alerts you when you have set an alarm at the specified time by flashing its backlight and displaying the corresponding icon. Key Back Light The backlight illuminates the display and keypad. When you press a key or open the folder, the backlight turns on. The keypad turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Back light menu option under the Phone Settings menu. To specify the length of time the phone waits before the key backlight turns off, set the Backlight menu option (Menu 4-4-4); see page 96 for further details. Your Phone 13 14 Getting Started Installing a SIM Card When you subscribe to a mobile network, you are provided with a plugin 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. Follow the instructions supplied with the SIM card. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children. 3 Install a SIM card. To do so: Insert the SIM card into the SIM card socket. Getting Started 1 2 If necessary, switch the phone off by pressing and holding the key. Remove the battery. To do so: Pull the battery lock above the battery toward the bottom of the phone and hold it. Lift the battery away, as shown. Make sure that the notched corner is at the top right and the golden contact area on the card is facing downward. 1 2 15 16 Getting Started 4 Reinstall the battery. To do so: 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. Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter comes with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local dealer for further details. Note : You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. You can use the phone while the battery is charging. Getting Started Push the cover up until it clicks into the right place. 17 18 Getting Started Charging the Battery with the Travel Adapter You can use the phone while charging the battery attached to the phone. 3 To remove the adapter from the phone, press the buttons on both sides of the connector (see ) and pull the adapter out (see ). 1 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. 1 Getting Started 2 1 Low Battery Indicator When the battery charge level is low, a text message and an empty battery status icon appears at the top right of the display. 2 Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. When the battery level gets too low, the phone turns off automatically. Unfortunately, if this happens, you lose whatever you are doing and your phone call cuts off. Watch the battery status icon and make sure your battery is adequately charged. 19 20 Getting Started Switching the Phone On or Off Your Phone's Modes Standby Mode 1 2 3 Open the folder. Press and hold the the phone on. key for more than one second to switch 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 the key. When your phone is in Standby Mode, you will typically see the current date and time. If you enter a phone number, you can press the key to dial it, or press the soft key to save it in the internal Phonebook. Press the key at any time to return to Standby Mode. Be careful; if you are on a call when you press the key, your phone disconnects the call and returns to Standby Mode. Press the or soft key several times or hold it down to return to Standby Mode without ending the call. Note : If you switch the phone on without a SIM card, the phone prompts you to insert the card. You can only make emergency calls by pressing the soft key. Getting Started When the PIN code of your SIM card is enabled, your phone asks you to enter the PIN (see page 142). Enter the code, and press the soft key. Your phone connects to the GSM network. Notes : When the phone locates services, the idle screen appears on both the main and sub LCD. If the phone is out of the service area, No Service appears on the display and you cannot place and receive calls. Wait a little while for a better signal or move into an open area to regain service. Talk Mode You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned on. During a call, the phone is in Talk Mode. While you are in the talk mode, pressing the soft key displays a list of options. See page 34 for details. 4 To turn off the phone, press and hold . WARNING! Do not switch the phone on when mobile phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Note : Do not touch the antenna on the phone unnecessarily when the phone is switched on. Contact with the antenna affects the call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. 21 22 Getting Started 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 ( and ). 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; the label on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicates its current role. 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. Note that you can switch the phone off then on by pressing and holding the key. To unlock the keys, press and hold the key again. Using the Soft Keys Example : When in standby mode Press the left soft key to enter Menu Mode. Press the right soft key to enter the Phonebook feature. 23 24 Using the Soft Keys Using the Soft Keys To view the various functions/options available and select the one required : 1 2 Press the appropriate soft key. To Select the: · Function displayed or · Option highlighted Move up or down in the menu Move right or left in the menu Move back up one level in the menu Exit the menu without changing the settings Press the soft key or the key. Using the Soft Keys