Brightstar A360X User Manual

SF204B OL-01 English description

Contents

1 Basic Information ...................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4

1.2 Safety precautions ............................................................................................... 4

1.3 Safety warnings and precautions ...................................................................................... 4

1.3.1 Precautions of using mobile phone ....................................................................... 4

1.3.2 Cleaning and maintenance .................................................................................... 5

2 Before Using............................................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Keys description ............................................................................................................. 6

2.2 Battery .............................................................................................................................. 7

2.3 Charging the battery ......................................................................................................... 7

2.4 Connecting to network ..................................................................................................... 8

2.4.1 SIM card ................................................................................................................ 8

2.4.2 Installing/removing SIM card ............................................................................... 8

2.4.3 Switching on/off .................................................................................................... 9

2.4.4 Unlocking the SIM card ........................................................................................ 9

2.4.5 Unlocking the phone ........................................................................................... 10

2.4.6 Connecting to network ........................................................................................ 10

2.4.7 Make a phone call ............................................................................................... 10

2.4.8 Stir to make local telephone call ......................................................................... 10

2.4.9 Dial the fix telephone extension .......................................................................... 11

2.4.10 Stir to make international call ........................................................................... 11

2.4.11 Stir to make the telephone ................................................................................. 11

2.4.12 Urgency call ...................................................................................................... 11

2.4.13 Receive the telephone ....................................................................................... 12

2.4.14 Call history ........................................................................................................ 12

2.4.15 Call menu .......................................................................................................... 12

3 Function Menus ....................................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Using function menus ........................................................................................ 13

3.2 Message ............................................................................................................ 13

3.2.1 Write message ............................................................................................................. 13

3.2.2 Inbox ........................................................................................................................... 15

3.2.3 Draft box ........................................................................................................... 15

3.2.4 Outbox ................................................................................................................. 15

3.2.5 Sent messages...................................................................................................... 15

3.2.6 Broadcast message .............................................................................................. 15

3.2.7 Message settings.................................................................................................. 16

3.3 Phonebook ...................................................................................................................... 17

3.4 Camera ........................................................................................................................... 17

3.5 Settings ........................................................................................................................... 18

3.5.1 User profiles ........................................................................................................ 18

3.5.2 Phone settings ..................................................................................................... 19

3.5.3 Network settings.................................................................................................. 19

3.5.4 Security settings .................................................................................................. 20

3.5.5 Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 21

3.5.6 Restore factory settings ....................................................................................... 22

3.6 Extra ............................................................................................................................. 22

3.6.1 Calculator ............................................................................................................ 22

3.6.2 Services ............................................................................................................... 23

3.6.3 File manager ...................................................................................................... 23

3.6.4 Multimedia .......................................................................................................... 24

3.6.5 Calendar .............................................................................................................. 26

3.6.6 Tasks .................................................................................................................... 26

3.6.7 Alarm .................................................................................................................. 27

3.6.8 World clock ......................................................................................................... 27

3.7 CallHistory ..................................................................................................................... 27

4 Input Methods ....................................................................................................................... 28

4.1 Key definitions .................................................................................................... 29

4.2 Text input ............................................................................................................ 29

4.2.1 English and number input methods ........................................................................ 29

4.2.2 Smart ABC/abc ...................................................................................................... 30

5 About T-flash Card ............................................................................................................... 31

5.1 Installing and removing T-flash card .................................................................. 31

5.2 Using T-flash card .............................................................................................. 31

6 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 32

1 Basic Information

1.1 Introduction

Thanks for choosing this mobile phone. With this user manual, you can understand the operation of the

mobile phone and enjoy its perfect function and simple operation.

This color digital mobile phone is designed for GSM/GPRS network. Besides basic messaging function, it also provides various practical functions, including SIM card, SMS and MMS, Camera, Image viewer, Audio player, FM radio, Video recorder, Video player, Bluetooth, Calculator, Calendar, Schedule power on/off, keypad lock, to make your work and entertainment more convenient. In addition, the phone utilizes personalized human-computer interface and satisfies your different requirements with its perfect functions.

The contents are subject to changes without prior notice.

1.2 Safety precautions  If your mobile phone is lost or stolen, please inform local telecommunication department or distributor

to disable the mobile phone and SIM card. It will prevent the economic loss caused by illegal operation.  When you contact telecommunication department, they will ask you the IMEI number (It is printed on

the label in the rear of the mobile phone and you will find it after removing the battery). Please write

down this number and keep it properly for future use.

 To avoid illegal operation, please take the preventative measures, for example:

 Set PIN code of the SIM card and modify in time.

 Do not put the mobile phone at salient places before leaving your car. You'd better take it with you or lock it

in the luggage.

 Set call barring.

1.3 Safety warnings and precautions

Please read these precautions carefully before using this mobile phone to ensure safe and

correct operation.

1.3.1 Precautions of using mobile phone

 Only approved battery and charger can be used. It may cause battery leakage, overheating,

explosion and fire if you use other products.

 Do not impact, shock or throw the mobile phone to avoid fault and fire.  Do not put the battery, mobile phone and charger in microwave oven or high pressure

equipment, otherwise it may damage the circuit and cause fire.

 Do not use the mobile phone near places with inflammable and explosive gas; otherwise it

may cause mobile phone fault and fire.

 Do not put the mobile phone at places with high temperature, humidity or much dust,

otherwise it may cause fault.

 Put the mobile phone out of children's reach to avoid children taking it as a toy and getting

hurt.

 Do not put the mobile phone on a surface that is not flat or stable to avoid fault or damage

caused by falling.

 In places near fuels, chemical products or explosives, please follow the regulation and turn off

your mobile phone.

 Please follow your local laws and regulations of using mobile phone when you are driving. If

you need to use mobile phone when you are driving, please comply with these rules: Concentrate when you are driving; use the function of hands-free when your are conversing; if the condition of road is bad, please dial or answer a call after parking.

 Please turn off your mobile phone in airplane, hospital or other places where using mobile

phone is prohibited. The mobile phone will affect the normal operation of electronic equipment and medical instrument. Please follow correlative regulations when you use mobile phone at these places. This mobile phone has schedule power on/off function. Please check

the alarm clock setting to make sure the mobile phone won’t be power on automatically in

airplane.

 Do not use the mobile phone at places with weak signals or near high precision electronic

equipment. The radio wave interference may cause misoperation and other problems of electronic equipment. Pay special attention when you are near the following equipment: hearing aid, pace maker and other medical electronic equipment, fire detector, auto door and other automatic control devices. Please consult the manufacturer or local distributor for the influence of mobile phone on pace maker and other medical electronic devices.

 Do not press the LCD screen hard or knock at other objects with it; otherwise the LCD board

may be damaged and LCD liquid may leak. It may cause blindness if the liquid comes into eyes. Please use clean water to clean eyes immediately (do not knead your eyes) and go to see your doctor.

 Do not disassemble or refit the mobile phone, otherwise it may cause mobile phone damage,

electricity leakage and circuit fault.

 Under few conditions, the mobile phone has negative effects on the electronic equipment

when it is used in some models of cars. Do not use the mobile phone at this moment in order to guarantee your safety.

 Do not use needle, pen head or other sharp objects to press keys, otherwise it may damage the

mobile phone or cause misoperation.

 Do not use the mobile phone if the antenna is damaged, otherwise it may hurt your body.  Do not put the mobile phone too close to magnetic cards or other magnetic objects. The

radiative wave of the mobile phone may eliminate the information saved in floppy disk, prepaid card and credit card.

 Put the drawing pins and other small metal objects away from the headphone of the mobile

phone. The loudspeaker is magnetic during working and will magnetize these small metal objects; it may hurt human body or damage the mobile phone thereby.

 Do not make the mobile phone moistened; it may cause overheating, electricity leakage and

fault if water or other liquids enter the mobile phone.

1.3.2 Cleaning and maintenance

 The mobile phone, battery and charger are not waterproof. Do not use them in bathroom or

other places with high humidity and also avoid being drenched with rain.

 Use soft cloth to clean the mobile phone, battery and charger.  Do not use alcohol, diluents or benzene solution to clean the mobile phone.  Outlet with dirt may cause bad contact and power off, and can’t charge thereby. Please clean

regularly.

2 Before Using

2.1 Keys description

 Number keys: Input numbers and characters; customize number keys 2-9 as the

shortcuts of quick dial.

 Dial key: It is used to make a phone call and answer the telephone; in standby state,

adjust the missed calls, the dialed calls and the received calls; in many other cases, it

is used to execute the functions displayed in lower left corner of the screen.

 Hang_Up key: It is used to converse or refuse to the telephone; in the standby state,

press and hold this key to open/close the mobile phone; generally press this key to

execute the functions displayed in lower right corner of the screen, press and hold

this key to return to the standby state.

 Up/Down key: Press to browse names, telephone numbers, SMS, MMS, submenus

and so on; move cursor while editing; in standby state, press the Up key to access

[Shortcuts] and press the Down key to access the main menu.

 * key: Input special symbols while editting; in standby state, press this key to switch

among *, +, P and W, press and hold this key to enter the number setting or make

new call to the set number for Speed dial.

 # key: Switch the input methods while editting; in standby state, press this key to input

#, press and hold this key to enter the number setting or make new call to the set

number for Speed dial.

 0 key: In the standby state, press and hold this key to switch the phone mode

between Silent mode and the current profiles you have chosen; open or close the

hands-free function while conversing.

Note: In this manual, press a key means to press the key and release; press and hold a

key means to press the key and hold for no less than 2 seconds.

2.2 Battery

The battery in original state has about 50% electricity quantity and you can use it after

unpacking. It performs best after full charge/discharge for the first three times.

To remove and install the battery:

 To remove the battery: ① push the back cover downwards; ② lift the battery from the

rear and remove it.

 To install the battery: ① insert the battery; ② put on the mobile phone cover.

2.3 Charging the battery

 Connect the power supply of charger.  Insert the plug of the charger into the bottom of mobile phone (keep the surface with arrow

upwards).

 If the mobile phone is power on when being charged, the electricity quantity indicator on

upper right corner of the screen will be flashing circularly; if the mobile phone is power off when being charged, a charging indicator image will appear on the screen which indicates the battery is being charged. If the mobile phone is still used when battery is low, the charging indicator will appear after the charging has started for a while.

 When the charging is finished, there will be one image displayed on the screen which

indicates that charging has finished. And if the mobile phone is power on, the battery status indicator on upper right corner of the screen is complete and won’t flash. This course may cost 3-4 hours. It is normal that the battery, mobile phone and charger get hot in charging process.

 Disconnect the AC outlet from mobile phone and charger when the charging is finished.

Note:

 Use charger approved by manufacturer to charge at ventilated places with temperature

between 5°C and 40°C. It may bring danger if you use unauthorized charger and you will also violate the warranty clause.

 Please charge the battery in time if the mobile phone is power off automatically or indicates

“Low battery”. If the electricity hasn’t been run out before charging, the charging time will

be shortened automatically.

 The standby and call time provided by manufacturer are based on ideal working environment.

The working time of battery depends on network status, environment and operating method in practice.

 Make sure the battery is installed properly before charging and you can’t remove the battery

in charging process.

 Disconnect the charger from mobile phone and power supply after charging.  If you don’t disconnect the charger from power supply and mobile phone, the mobile phone

will be charged again after a long time (about 5 to 8 hours) and the energy of the battery is wasted to a certain degree. It is not recommended because it will do harm to the performance and service life of the battery.

2.4 Connecting to network

2.4.1 SIM card

You must insert one valid SIM card before using your mobile phone. SIM card is the key

for you to access digital GSM/GPRS network.

All information about network connection and call initialization, as well as the names

and telephone numbers of Contacts and short messages you have received and saved

are recorded in the metal surface area of the SIM card. You can remove the SIM card

from your mobile phone and insert it into any other GSM mobile phone (the new mobile

phone will read the SIM card automatically).

Do not touch the metal surface area and keep the SIM card away from electricity and

magnetism to avoid losing or damaging the information saved in SIM card. You can’t

access GSM/GPRS network if the SIM card is damaged.

Warning: Please switch off the mobile phone before removing SIM card. Inserting or removing SIM card with external power supply is prohibited, otherwise the SIM card may be damaged.

2.4.2 Installing/removing SIM card

The SIM card is usually stored in a card and you need to take it out carefully before

installing.

 Turn off the mobile phone and remove battery and external power supply.  Insert the SIM card into the slot.

Notice: Please turn off the mobile phone and remove the battery before removing the SIM

card.

2.4.3 Switching on/off

Press and hold the Hung_Up key to switch on the mobile phone; to switch off the phone,

also press this key.

If you switch on the mobile phone before inserting the SIM card, it prompts you to insert

the SIM card. The mobile phone checks whether the SIM card is valid automatically after it

is inserted.

The following prompts appear on the screen in sequence when the mobile phone is just

switching on:

 Input phone password –If the password of the phone has been set.

 Input PIN–If the SIM card password has been set.

 Searching–The mobile phone is searching for available network.

2.4.4 Unlocking the SIM card

By setting PIN (personal identification number) code of the SIM card, you can protect

your SIM card from illegal operation. If this function is enabled, you need to enter the PIN

code every time you switch on the mobile phone, and then you can unlock the SIM card

and make or answer a call. You can diable this function, in this condition, the SIM card can

not be protected from illegal operation.

 Press and hold the End key to switch on the phone.  Enter PIN code, use the Hung_up key to clear wrong input and press the Dial key to finish.

For example, if the PIN is 1234, you can input 1234.

If you input invalid password for three times continuously, the SIM card will be locked

and you need to input PUK code. Contact your network operator if you don’t know PUK

code.

Note: Your network service provider will set a standard PIN code (4-8 digits) for your

SIM card. Please change it with your private password as soon as possible. Refer to

Chapter 3.8.5 “Security settings” for details.

2.4.5 Unlocking the phone

Phone lock can prevent your mobile phone from illegal operation. You need to input the

PIN code as the phone password (when PIN code is enabled) every time when you switch

on the mobile phone if this function is enabled, then, you can unlock the phone and make

or answer calls. Users can disable this function (refer to Chapter 3.8.5 “Security settings”),

in which condition the mobile phone can not be protected from illegal operation.

 Enter mobile phone password, press the Hung_up key to clear wrong input and press the Dial

key to finish. For example: if the mobile phone password is 1122, you can enter 1122.

If you have forgotten your mobile phone password, please contact your distributor or

local authorized service center to unlock your mobile phone.

2.4.6 Connecting to network

 The mobile phone will search for network automatically after the SIM card is decrypted

successfully (display “Searching for network” on the screen). The name of network operator

will appear in the center of the screen once get connected.

Note: If there is prompt of “ENERGENCY” on the screen, it means that you are out of the

normal coverage area (service area) of the network, but you can still make an emergency call according to the signal intensity.

2.4.7 Make a phone call

When the operator symbolize of the network appear in the screen, you can make or answer a

phone call. The manifestation holds left top Cape of the information show network signal strength.

The converse quality is under the bigger influence of stumbling block, so you can raise

converse quality effectively in the ambulation in the small scope.

2.4.8 Stir to make local telephone call

Using the numerical key to input the telephone number, then press the Dial key to start calling. If you need change telephone number, please press the Hung_up key back to delete character list. The screen will show a moving picture when you are dialing the number. After the one you called hold the phone up there will be some information of the coversing state;if you open the connecting hint sound, there will also be a hint sound(need network support). After the converse is over please press the Hung_Up key to hang up a telephone.

Area number Telephone number Stir number key

2.4.9 Dial the fix telephone extension

Some fixed telephone extensions can't dial directly, you need to dial switchboard first, then stir extension number.If you insert the letter "P" of the sign for pausing between the switchboard number and the extension number when you input telephone number, this machine will complete all stir number for you and stir to connect extension automatically. The method of inputting "P" is pressing and holding the * key (the screen will show the letter “P” at this time). The area number Switchboard number P Extension number the Dial key One example of character list for using the sign of the pause: For example, if you have a voice box system using by dialing number in 8880000 numbers, mailbox number is 6666, password is 8888, you can stir these number as follows:

8880000 P 6666 P 8888 The first part of this number used for dialing a conversation for news box system. After answering the call, it will send out 6666 to choose mailbox.

Before send the password 8888 out, the second pause sign will delay 5 seconds (the first P means waiting for connecting successfully, the later P means postpone of 5 seconds).

2.4.10 Stir to make international call

If you want to make international call you can press and hold the * key until the screen appears

the prefix sign”+” of the international long-distance telephone, this will allow you to make a phone call from any other nation to the local contry before you know the local region prefix number of the international call (for example, it is 00 in China). Input the telephone number that you have to stir the national area number of dozen and the integrity number immediately after input ex-prefix number. National area number according to usual practice, Germany is 49, England is 44, Sweden is 46 etc.

As similar as to make international call usually, you should throw away the number of "0" in the

front of metropolitan district number while dialing. For example, if you want to dial the hot line for service from other countries, you should stir: +86 21 114 +The telephone number Integrated National code Dial key

2.4.11 Stir to make the telephone

Each of the telephone number that you dialed and received is existed in a list of your telephone,

the recently dialed and received calls are on the top of the list (please pay respects to section

3.5"Call center").Each number is classified by already missed calls, dialed calls and received calls, the cellular phone also provides all telephone item to provide for you to look into all telephone records. After the telephone number list is full, the old number is deleted automatically. If you want to check the list, please carry on the operation as follows:  Please press the Dial key to check the records of Dialed calls, Received calls and Missed calls.

2.4.12 Urgency call

If you are in a place that the network covers (you can know it by checking the intensity of the

network singal on the upper left of the screen), you should call the urgency call.If your network supplier didn't provide the service of roaming in that region, the screen would show "limit urgent

call (EMERGENCY)", telling you that you can only carry on that type of call. If you are in a place that the network covers, you can also carry on the urgency call even though you have no SIM card.

2.4.13 Receive the telephone

If you have chosen On about Any key in the answer mode, you can press arbitrarily key to

answer the call except the Hung_up key; otherwise you need press the Dial key to answer the call. If the earphone has already been inserted, you can also use the button of the earphone to answer the call. If you press inconveniently, you can establish an automatic key and keep it open, and the earphone has been already put on, after flapping bell or vibrating 5s, the telephone will answer the call automatically.

2.4.14 Call history

Your phone can keep the time of conversing about the latest call and the total time of

conversing since you use the phone .

2.4.15 Call menu

While conversing, pressing the number key 0 can enter the function of hands-free; pressing the

Dial key to access the option of conversing. The operation method of Option is the same as the operation of function menu. This call menu can only be seen while conversing, and the function of Call waiting, Call divert, Call barring etc. need the network support, so please keep in touch with your network supplier. In the call menu, you can carry on the operations as follows:  Hold/Retrieve single call

Keep current conversation or recover the kept conversation.

 End single call

Finish the conversation right now.

 New call

Make a new call.

 Phonebook

Get into the Phonebook.

 Message

Get into the Messaging.

 Sound recorder

Duplicate the sound of coversing.

 Mute

Close the sound of the coversing.

 DTMF

Open or close this function.

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