Alba Flip Phone Instruction manual
Alba Flip Phone
Instruction manual
You’ll soon be up and running
Looking forward to your new Alba Flip Phone? Great.
Then let’s get you started.
Just follow this simple step-by-step guide and you’ll be good to go.
Help and Guidance
We’re here to help you get the most from your Alba Flip Phonet. Should you require
any guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at:
www.argos-support.co.uk
If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0207 744 0346.
If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the
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Contents
Safety information.........................................5
Getting to know your Alba Flip Phone..19
Ready let’s begin...............................................20
Accessories..........................................................21
Device description............................................22
Button description............................................23
Assembling..........................................................25
Using the docking station.............................26
Icon description................................................27
Using your Alba Flip Phone.......................29
Turning on/o....................................................30
Making a call.......................................................30
Answering a call.................................................31
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Adjusting the volume during a call.............31
Accessing all menus.........................................31
Changing your ringtone.................................32
Calling a recently dialled number...............32
Adding a new contact.....................................32
Creating an SMS.................................................33
Product support............................................35
Troubleshooting................................................36
Help and assistance..........................................37
Environmental considerations.....................38
Your Alba guarantee.........................................39
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Safety information 1
Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating
Warranty and Limited Liability
In this document, with regard to the use of the name “Alba”, Alba is a brand owned by Argos
Ltd, 489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW.
This product is sold with a limited warranty and specific remedies are available to the
original purchaser in the event the product fails to conform to the limited warranty.
Manufacturer’s liability may be further limited in accordance with its sales contract.
Nothing in this document aects the consumers statutory rights under UK law, in particular
Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as Amended), Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Contract
(Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.
In general, and in an non-limited manner, the manufacturer shall not be responsible for
product damages caused by natural disasters, fire, static discharge, misuse, abuse, neglect,
improper handling or installation, unauthorized repair, alteration or accident. In no event
shall the manufacturer be liable for loss of data stored on disk media unless the cause is
proven to be a defective product or a defect in any digital content supplied with the unit.
Please see Argos.co.uk for a complete statement of warranty rights, remedies and limitation
of liability.
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Furthermore, the warranty as far as is permitted by law does not apply to:
1. Damages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration or incorrect
electrical current or voltage.
2. Any product tampered-with or damaged warranty seal or serial number label.
3. Any product without a warranty or serial number label.
The end user is required to use this product only in conformity with its original purpose and is
strictly forbidden to make any technical modifications that could potentially impinge on the
rights of third parties. Any modification to the hardware, software, or physical enclosure of the
product must be approved in writing by Alba. Non approved modified products are subject
to the withdrawal of any or all guarantee clauses. In the event that your product ceases to
operate within 24 months of purchase, return it along with all accessories to your place of
purchase along with proof of purchase for either a free repair, replacement or refund to be
determined by Alba on receipt of your faulty device. This Guarantee is provided by Argos Ltd,
489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard MK9 2NW, and does not aect your consumer rights.
Lithium-ion Battery Caution
This product is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery. Do not pierce, open,
disassemble it, or use it in a humid and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store
or leave your product in or near sources of heat, in direct strong sunlight, in a high
temperature location, in a pressurized container or in a microwave oven. Do not
expose it to temperatures over 60 C (140 F). If the battery leaks and you come into
Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our
experts on 0207 744 0346.
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contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical attention
immediately. Failure to follow these instructions could cause the Lithium-Ion battery
to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage.
Optimising battery performance
Do not leave your battery charging for more than one day. Doing so runs the risk of
overcharging the battery and shortening its total life span. If the device is not used for
an extended period of time, the battery will slowly discharge and the device will need
to be recharged before using again. Unplug the charger from the wall when it is not
being used. Use only a Alba approved battery in the device.
Warnings and Safety Instructions
Caution
To prevent risks of electric shock, this unit must only be opened by qualified service
personnel. Power o and disconnect the power supply cable before opening the unit.
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or loading music, video, or
picture files for sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright
law.
Copyrighted materials, works of art, and/or presentations may require authorization
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to be fully or partially recorded. Please be aware of all such applicable laws
concerning the recording and use of such for your country and jurisdiction.
Safety
For driving safety, only a passenger should operate the device when the car is in
motion and not the driver. Laws governing the usage of electronic devices by the
driver may be applicable in your jurisdiction and/or country.
Install your Alba product carefully
Make sure your Alba product and its accessories are solidly secured when you are
using them in a car. Avoid mounting your Alba device and its accessories near the
airbag opening areas. Equipment that is not securely fixed in a car could result in
serious injury when the airbag activates. Handle the batteries and charger with care
and respect the recycling instructions. Use only Alba certified batteries and charger
for your Alba product. Using batteries or a charger that is not certified by Alba can
result in serious injury or damage your product. Never throw a battery into a fire. See
your current local regulations for information on battery recycling.
Never put your Alba device inside of, or on top of, a heating device such as
microwave oven, toaster oven, or heater. When batteries heat up, there is a risk of
explosion. Be careful to never crush or perforate the battery. Avoid exposing the
battery to high external pressure which could provoke an internal short-circuit and
overheating.
Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our
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Use only accessories that are Alba branded or recommended by Alba. The use of
incompatible accessories with the Alba device can cause injury. Handle your Alba
product with care. Keep your product away from any sources of humidity. This can
seriously damage the device. Do not manipulate your Alba device with wet hands.
Any damage done to the device due to its contact with water voids your guaranty. Do
not use or store your product in an area that is dusty or dirty. This can deteriorate the
components in your device. Your Alba device is a complex electronic product.
Keep it protected from falls and physical shock. Do not subject it to violent
movements.
Do not paint your product. Doing so could make movable parts unusable and
reduce or limit its functionality. Only Alba certified technicians are qualified to repair
your Alba device. In calling upon non qualified persons to repair your Alba product,
you run the risk of damaging your device and voiding your guarantee, this does not
aect your consumer rights.
Avoid interference with other electronic products
Your Alba device radiates radio frequency (RF) signals that could interfere with the
functioning of other electronic devices that are insuciently or incorrectly protected
from RF energy, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, or any other
electronic device found in your home or car. Contact the maker of the maker of the
equipment to resolve any possible interference problems.
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Other Security Instructions
Always manipulate your Alba device with care. Keep it in a clean environment away
from dust. Do no expose the device to extreme temperatures. Do not drop or throw
the device. Do not allow the device to come in close contact to a flame.
Child protection
This device is not a toy. Keep the device away from babies and infants, young
children should only use the item under adult supervision. Unsupervised play can
lead to injury or damage to the device. The mains adapter should be connected to
the power supply close to the equipment and be easily accessible. To isolate the unit
from power switch o power to the mains adapter and disconnect it from the power
supply before disconnecting the USB lead from the product.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Normal functioning of the product may be disturbed by ESD. If so, simply reset the
product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual. During file
transmission, please handle with care and operate in a static-free environment.
Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our
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Avoiding Hearing Damage
This product respects the current regulations for limiting the output volume of
consumer audio devices to a safe level. It must be only used with earphones
complying with the EN 50332 norm. By listening to your device with
headphones or earbuds at high volumes, you run the risk of permanent
damage to your ears. Even if you get used to listening at high volumes and it seems
normal to you, you still risk the possibility of damaging your hearing. Reduce the
volume of your device to a reasonable level to avoid permanent hearing damage. If
you hear ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or shut o your device and see a
doctor.
Copyright Notice
Copyright Argos Limited © 2016. All rights reserved.
This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced,
translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without
prior consent, in writing, from Argos Limited. All brands and products names are
registered trademarks and the property of their respective owners. Specifications are
subject to change without notification. Errors and omissions accepted. Images and
illustrations may not always match contents.
Disclaimer of warranty:
To the extent allowed by applicable law, representations and warranties of non-
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infringement of copyrights or other intellectual property rights resulting from the
use of the product under conditions other than as here above specified, are hereby
excluded.
End user license agreement for Alba software
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE BELOW TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE END
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) BEFORE USING YOUR Alba PRODUCT. THE
“Alba SOFTWARE” (all software distributed within the Alba hardware product) ON THIS
DEVICE IS LICENSED TO YOU, YOU DO NOT OWN IT. BY USING THE SOFTWARE
ON THE DEVICE, YOU ARE THUS GIVING YOUR CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY THIS
AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY PART OF THIS EULA, Alba WILL
NOT LICENSE THE SOFTWARE
TO YOU. IN SUCH A CASE, PROMPTLY SEE YOUR VENDOR OR CONTACT Alba
DIRECTLY in order to FIND an adequate solution to this disagreement. On first use
you may be required to accept license agreements, terms and conditions for third
party software supplied with the device additional to the terms set out here.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE – Subject to the terms and conditions of this license, Alba
grants you the nonexclusive right to use the software within the Alba hardware
product. The Alba SOFTWARE can only be used on the Alba manufactured product
that it is delivered with.
2. TITLE – You have no title, ownership rights, rights to trade secrets, or intellectual
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