Audiovox GSM-609 manual

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1 1. BASIC OPERA TIONS ....................................................................................2 2. PHONE LA YOUT ...........................................................................................6 3. SPECIFICA TIONS ..........................................................................................9 4. GETTING ST AR TED[...]

2 1. BASIC OPERATIONS Please read and fully understand this manual before using your phone. This chapter addresses t he basics of setting up your UTST ARCOM phone, its keys and display icons, and charging and proper use of the battery . Inst alling the SIM Card and Battery Be careful when handling, inserting an d removing the SIM card. The card and[...]

3 2 .Gently insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder . Make sure that the SIM card is prop erly inserted and that the golden contact area on the card is facing downw ard. Switching ON T o turn your phone on, press and hold the POWER key .[...]

4 Once the phone is ON, it will automatic ally search the netw ork. When the handset is registered in a network, t he network name w ill be displayed on the screen. Y ou are now ready to make and answ er calls. If “Please insert SIM card” appears on the display , turn the phone off by pressing and holding the . Following the instructions on pag[...]

5 DIRECTION Keys and Right/Left Soft Key s : T o navigate the main menu or browse menu items from standby mode, press the Direction Key . T o access the phone book directly , press the Left Soft Key . ! Numeric Keys : Keys from to , , and are used to dial numbers and enter passwords, English letters, symbols, characters etc. They can also be used t[...]

6 broadcasts). Receiving Prompt Modes Ringer is set to audible ring. Vibrate. mode Ring after vibrate. Mute mode. STK Function Y our phone supports the STK (SIM T ool Kit) function, and the menu items are pre-determined by your SIM card provider . In this case, the ST K menu will be added automatical ly to the end of the handset's main menu ac[...]

7 2. PHONE LA YOUT This handset has a 12864 LCD white and black display screen. The Front Schematic Lay out Note: Call key & Left soft key are actually 2 sides of the same key . A n t e n n a E a r p i e c e M a i n s c r e e n P o w e r Call key L e f t - s o f t k e y R i g h t - s o f t k e y Direct ion key S t a n d a r d k e y p a d R e[...]

8 The Back Schematic Layout W rist strap attachment loop Battery latch Antenna Battery[...]

9 3. SPECIFICA TIONS SPECIFICA TIONS P ARA METERS Size 79x42x16.5 mm Weight 65g V olume 55cc Bands T ri-band 900/1800/1900 MHz LCD 128x64 LCD System Connector DC jack, earphone jack SIM STK (Sim T ool Kit) Battery S tandard Li-Ion 550 mAh Battery Life T alk time 4 hours, S tandby time 150 hours T ravel Charger 5V DC; 1 10-220 V AC Adaptor Short Mes[...]

10 4. GETTING STARTED Charging the battery Y our UTST ARCOM Wireless phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery . Charge the battery before usi ng the phone for the first time. In order to use th e battery at its optimum mode, we recommend completely draining the battery once a month . T o do so, simply keep your phone on until the batte[...]

11 Battery standby and talk times are s ubject to your handset usage and configuration. T ype of battery St andby time T alking time Li-ion battery 50-150 hours 150-250 minutes When the battery is low , the handset will give off a warning tone and display “Lo w Battery” on the screen. When the power is completely drain ed, the handset will auto[...]

12 5. MAKING AND ANSWERING CALLS Making Calls Use the number buttons to enter the phone number . If you enter the wrong digit, press the Right Soft Key to delete the number or press and hold to clear the entire entry . When a call is established, you will hear a connecting prompt tone. Call meter or call charge will be display ed on the screen. If [...]

13 T o display the latest numbers from standby mode, press and hold the CALL key . T o directly dial a number on the list, select the contact with the DIRECTION Key then press the CALL key again. Send the DTMF When DTMF (Dual T on e Multiple Frequenc y) function is set, the numeric key you entered from the keypad and key will be transmitted to the [...]

14 ! Mute : T o shut off the microphone. ! On/Off DTMF : T o enable/disable function fo r calling another extension. ! Main menu : T o access phone book and message menu. ! Conference call : T o access conference call. Press the DIRECTION key to switch between the two ca lls. If the cu rrent call is put on hold, another func tion menu can occur by [...]

15 Missed Calls When you miss an incoming call, the missed calls will appear on the display . T o access the list and view the call details, press the DIRECTION key and the Left Soft Key . Cell Broadcast When a cell broadcast arrives, t he broadcast list will appear on the display . T o access the list and read the broadcast(s), press the DIRECTION[...]

16 appear on the screen. If the num ber is saved in your phone book, the name will also spear on the screen.[...]

17 6. FEATURES 6.1 Message Functions Y our phone supports the Short Message Service, a system dependent feature. Unless it is al ready included in your service, you may have to subscribe to this featur e from your service provider in order to transmit and receive s hort messages. The handset also supports enhanced Short Message Serv ice (EMS), whic[...]

18 ! V oice reply : T o reply to the received message in voice. Outbox : Y ou can read the message(s) here before you send it, ! Write messages : Y ou can create ne w message(s) in this menu. The 'input text ‘indicator will appear when you choose this functi on. And you will see the menu below after y ou have entered text. ! Done: T o handle[...]

19 ! Delete : T o delete the selected files or folders. ! Rename : T o rename a selected file or folder . ! New folder : T o create a new folder under the current directory . Message settings : T o set message parameters, select Message Settings in the Messages M enu. Menu options include: Message Center : Before sending a message, you must enter t[...]

20 information service sent to all GSM users in a specific locale from the network supplier , such as weather forecast, transportation conditions, etc. ! Read : T o read a cell broadcast in this menu. ! Settings : T o preset cell broadcast parameters . o Language : T o select a language for the cell broadcasts . o Set Info Subject : T o preset the [...]

21 Call info : D isplays call information including, Call costs: ! Last call : the fee of the last call. ! All calls : the fee of all calls. ! Delete al l : clear the call charging records. ! Unit cost : inquire and preset the unit of call charges. ! Max cost : inquire the top call charges and setup the max charges. Call timers: ! Last call : T o v[...]

22 ! The icon on the left of the first row displays the memory of the record. The display on the right indicates the storage l ocation of record and the total number of records in the corresponding memory . Search by name : Search for a record by a specific name. Edit : Edit record details such as phone numbers. ! ! Delete : Delete the selected opt[...]

23 you to enter a date, time for the alarm and a ring tone. Y ou will also have the option of adding a Note. ! Set auto on/off : T o set the handset to switch on or off automatically . ! List alarms : T o view all the set alarm records. ! Delete all : T o clear all the set alarm records. Set date : T o set the current date for clock. Set time: To s[...]

24 ! Silent : No ring and no vibration. Edit Profile : Customizes phone settings . ! Ringing volume : T o adjust the ringing level. ! Earpiece volume : T o set the call volume. Vibrator : T o turn vibrating mode on/off ! Keypad tones : T o enable/disable touch-tone. ! Low battery warning tone : T o set the warning tone on/of f. ! DTMF tones : T o s[...]

25 ! Own number : T o preset the number of yo ur hands et supplied b y your network provider . Call settings : ! Show call number : T o disp lay your number on the calling party’s screen. This will function correctly only if your netw ork supplier supports it. Minute minder : T o prompt you each mi nute yo u are on the call to control your call d[...]

26 o Add new network : Refer to your new network provider for MCC code. o Automatic : T o automatically search the network. o Manual search: T o manually set the network. o Select mode: T o select one of the following modes: EGSM/DCS, EGSM/PCS,EGSM only , DCS only , PCS only Security setting : T o access this menu, enter the passw ord. SIM passw or[...]

27 6.7 T ools Use the DIRECTION key to access the T ools menu. Calculator The calculator in the handset can carry out simple and practical operations. ! * key : T o ente r or switch the symbols of operation, including plus, subtract, multiply , divide, etc. ! # key : T o enter or s witch the symbols of operation, inclu ding 4 arithmetic operators: [...]

28 6.8 Games The handset provid es two classic games: Russian and Bricks. Choos e a game with the DIRECTION key , then, press the Left Sof t Key to confirm. Follow the instructions after choosing a game for setup, game instructions an d top score information. Settings The general settings are used for all the games in the handset. ! Sound : T o set[...]

29 T9 Smart English Entry Method has smart associating function, the more le tters you enter , the more complete words you get. Use key to sw itch capitalization. For example: pressing , , , key will enter the word “ best ”. Press the CALL key to search if the displayed word is not the one you w ant to enter . A BC Entry Method ABC Entry Method[...]

30 8. SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS ! Do not touch the antenna of the handset un necessarily; doing so may affect the sound quality of the call. ! Switch your mobile ph one off when in the vicinity of chemical plants, gas stations and other explosives. ! Keep the phone away from children. ! Please use the han ds-free device (optiona l) when driv ing. Park[...]

Page 31 APPENDIX I : TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE REA SONS Unable to switch on your phone 1. Make sure the battery is char ged. 2. Make sure the battery is installed properly Unable to charge battery 1. Make sure the char ger is connected properly . 2. Make sure the battery is usable. The battery performance diminishes after several year ’ s [...]

Page 32 screen display for the name of your network supplier . 2. Is Call Barring enabled? 3. Have you p aid your charges? 4. Have you activated the Fixed dialing function? 5. Have yo u enabled the “Restrict my phone number” rejected by the netw ork? Unable to receive calls 1. Are you registered i n the network? Check t he screen display for th[...]

Page 33 APPENDIX II : ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS CUG Closed User Group GSM Global System for Mobile Communication GPRS General Pocket Radio Service SMS Short Message Service CB Cell Broadcast FDN Fixed Dialed Numbers SIM Subscriber Identity Module PIN Personal Identity Number . Supplied with SIM card. T o unlock the SIM card. PIN2 Personal Iden[...]

Page 34 incoming call without interr upting the pres ent call. It is different from multiparty calls. Y ou can only talk to one party while another party is put on hold at the same time. Call Divert A service that allo ws you to divert an incoming cal l to a specified number . Normally calls are diverted if busy , no answer or not reachable. Divert[...]

Page 35 SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES Read This Information Before Using Y our Handheld Porta ble Cellular T elephone. EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS Y our wireless handheld portable telephone is a low pow er radio transmitter and receiver . When it is ON , it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In Augu[...]

Page 36 *; American National S t andards Institut e; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Nonionizing Radiation Protection. ANTENNA CARE Use only the supplied or an ap proved replacement an tenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violat e FCC regula[...]

Page 37 - Give full attention to driving. Drivi ng safely is your first responsibility . - Use hands-free operati on, if available. - Pull off the road and park before making or an swering a call, if driving conditions require. ELECTRONIC DEVICES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy . However , certain electronic equipm ent m[...]

Page 38 Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the cu stomer service line to discuss alternatives). Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to det ermi[...]

Page 39 injury could result. Posted Facilities T urn your phone OFF where posted notices so require. OTHER SAFETY GUIDELINES Aircraf t FCC Regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air . Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. Blasting Areas T o avoid interfering with blasti ng operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasti[...]

Page 40 stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (suc h as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or p articles, su ch as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’ s engine. PRECAU[...]

Page 41 may result. 6. DO NOT short-circuit the battery terminals with met al items etc. 7. DO NOT use harsh chemical s, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean this phone. Al ways clean it with a soft, damp cloth. 8. DO NOT p aint this phone. This can clog moving part s. OPERA TING PROCEDURES Never violate any of the following Rules and Re[...]

Page 42 SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR FCC RF EXPOSURE W ARNING! Read this information before using your phone. CAUTION In August 1996, the Federal Comm unications Commission (FCC) of the United S tates with its acti on in Report and Order FCC 96 -326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted b[...]

Page 43 must be maintained between the us er's body and the back of the phone, including the antenna, whethe r extended or retracted. Other belt-clips, holsters and similar acce ssories not used by this device may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided. Note: For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC we[...]

Page 44 with the phone transmitting at its hig hest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the ma xi mum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use [...]

Page 45 ID PP4TX-55C. Additional information on S pecific Ab sorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular T elecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) web-site at http://phonefacts.net. * In the United S tates and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phone s used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W /kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The [...]

Page 46 biologica l ef fects ma y occur , but such findin gs have n ot been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing thos e studies, or in determinin g the reasons for inconsistent results. 2. What is FDA ’s role concer ning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law , FDA does not re[...]

Page 47 of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group: • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health • Environmental Protection Agency • Federal Communications Commission • Occupational Safety and Health Administration • National T elecommunications and Infor[...]

Page 48 “PCS” phones. These types of wi reless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency ener gy (RF) because of the short distance betwee n the phone and the user ’s head. These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were devel oped with the advice of FDA and other federal health an[...]

Page 49 hours per day . These conditions ar e not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studi es have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association betwe[...]

Page 50 interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many , many years. The interpretation of epidemiological st udies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at w[...]

Page 51 CTIA-funded research is c onducted through contracts to independent investigators. The in itial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world. 7. How can I find [...]

Page 52 Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www .fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gi ves directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing. 8. What has FDA done to measure the radio[...]

Page 53 9. What step s can I t ake to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these pr oducts—and at this point we do n ot know that there is—it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even pote n tial risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to [...]

Page 54 wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take step s to lower exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the dist ance between the user an d the RF source will reduce RF expos[...]

Page 55 manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested hearing aids fo r interference from handhel d wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of El ectrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performa[...]

Page 56 ! National Radiological Protection Board (UK): ( http://www .nrpb.org.uk/ ) W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Protect Y our W arranty Read your W arranty carefully , with the special consideration to paragraph seven of the Limited W arranty for your unit. “W arranty does not apply to... or to any product or part thereof which has suffered through al[...]

Page 57 UTST ARCOM COMMUNICA TIONS CORP . 555 Wireless Blvd., Hauppauge, New Y ork 1 1788, 800-229-1235 16808 Marquardt Avenue, Cerritos, California 90703, 562-802-5100 UTST ARCOM COMMUNICA TIONS CANADA CO. 5155 S pectrum Way , Unit #5, Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4W 5A1, 800-465-9672 12 Month Limited W arranty UTST ARCOM COMMUNICA TIONS CORP . (t[...]

Page 58 This W arranty does not apply to: (a) Product subjected to abnorma l use or conditions, accident, mishandling, neglect, unauthorized alteration, misuse, improper installation or repair or improper storage; (b) Product whose mechanical serial number or electronic serial number has been removed, altered or defaced. (c) Damage from exposure to[...]

Page 59 addition, for reference to an authoriz ed Warranty st ation in your area, you can telephone in the United S tates (800) 229-1235, and in Canada (800) 465-9672 (in Ontario call 905-712-9299). THE EXTENT OF THE COMP ANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS W ARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVE NT , SHALL THE COM[...]

Page 60 limitation or exclusions may not appl y to you. This W arranty gives yo u specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. IN U.S.A.: UTST ARCOM Communications Corp. 555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 1 1788 (800) 229-1235 IN CANADA: UTST ARCOM Communications Canada Co. 5155 S p[...]