CAT B40 User guide

Cat® B40

User Manual

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PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Please read this manual and the recommended safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct use of this
device.

• Despite its rugged nature, avoid hitting, throwing, crushing, puncturing or bending the device.

• Do not switch on the device in a circumstance when it is prohibited to use devices, or when it may cause
interference or danger.

• Never use your device while driving.

• Always follow any device use rules in hospitals and health care facilities and switch it off near
medical apparatus.

• For medical implant patients (heart, joints, etc), keep the device 15cm away from the implant and positioned
on the opposite side of the implant.

• Switch off the device or activate aeroplane mode when in an aircraft, as it may cause interference.

• Switch off your device near high-precision electronic devices as it may affect their performance.

• Do not attempt to disassemble your device or its accessories; only qualified personnel should service or
repair it.

• Do not place the device or its accessories in containers with a strong electromagnetic field.

• Do not place magnetic storage media near the device. Radiation from the device may erase the information
stored on it.

• Do not use the device in an environment with flammable gas, such as a petrol station.

• Keep the device and its accessories away from young children. Do not allow children to use the device
without guidance.

• Observe any laws or regulations on the use of wireless devices, respecting others’ privacy and legal rights.

• Strictly follow the relevant instructions of this manual while using the USB cable, otherwise your device or PC
may be damaged.

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LEGAL NOTICE

© 2021 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, LET’S DO THE WORK, their respective logos,
“Caterpillar Yellow”, the “Power Edge” and Cat “Modern Hex” trade dress as well as corporate and product
identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

Bullitt Mobile Ltd. is a licensee of Caterpillar Inc.

Bullitt Mobile Ltd.’s and third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior
written consent of Caterpillar Inc.

The product described in this manual may include copyrighted software and possible licensors. Customers
shall not in any manner reproduce, distribute, modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, reverse
engineer, lease, assign, or sublicence the said software or hardware, unless such restrictions are prohibited by
applicable laws or such actions are approved by respective copyright holders under licences.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
of such marks by Bullitt Group Ltd is under licence. All other third-party trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.

NOTICE

Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed, capacities and
settings of local network, and may not be activated or may be limited by local network operators or network
service providers. Therefore, the descriptions in this manual may not exactly match the purchased product or
its accessories.

The manufacturer reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this
manual without prior notice or obligation.

The manufacturer is not responsible for the legitimacy and quality of any products that you upload or
download through this device including text, pictures, music, movies, and non-built-in software with copyright
protection. Any consequences arising from the installation or usage of the preceding products on this device is
accountable to you.

IMPORT AND EXPORT REGULATIONS

Customers shall comply with all applicable export or import laws and regulations. Customers must obtain all
necessary governmental permits and licences to export, re-export or import the product mentioned in this
manual including the software and technical data.

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CONTENTS

WELCOME TO THE CAT® B40 ........................................................................................................... 6

RUGGED CREDENTIALS .................................................................................................................... 6

WHAT’S IN THE BOX ........................................................................................................................ 7

KEY FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 7

GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................................... 8

INSTALLING SIM CARD(S) ................................................................................................................... 8

INSTALLING A MEMORY CARD ........................................................................................................... 8

CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................................................................................................. 8

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE USE OF THE BATTERY ......................................... 9

POWERING YOUR DEVICE ON/OFF .................................................................................................. 9

HOME SCREEN ................................................................................................................................ 9

MAIN MENU ................................................................................................................................. 10

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SCREEN ........................................................................................ 10

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE SCREEN ................................................................................................. 10

NOTIFICATION PANEL ................................................................................................................... 11

NOTIFICATIONS AND STATUS INFORMATION .................................................................................. 11

TRANSFERRING MEDIA TO AND FROM YOUR DEVICE .................................................................... 11

MAKING A PHONE CALL ................................................................................................................ 12

CONTACTS .................................................................................................................................... 13

SMS AND MMS ............................................................................................................................. 14

BLUETOOTH® ................................................................................................................................ 16

TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEOS ................................................................................... 17

LISTENING TO FM RADIO ............................................................................................................... 18

USING OTHER APPS ....................................................................................................................... 18

CALENDAR ........................................................................................................................................ 18

ALARM ............................................................................................................................................. 19

STOPWATCH .................................................................................................................................... 19

CALCULATOR .................................................................................................................................... 19

WORLD CLOCK ................................................................................................................................ 19

UNIT CONVERSION ........................................................................................................................... 19

MANAGING THE DEVICE ................................................................................................................ 19

SETTING YOUR RINGTONE ............................................................................................................. 20

SETTING PHONE SERVICES ............................................................................................................. 22

PROTECTING THE DEVICE .............................................................................................................. 22

RESETTING THE DEVICE ................................................................................................................. 22

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APPENDIX ..................................................................................................................................... 23

PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS ...................................................................................................... 26

CE SAR COMPLIANCE ....................................................................................................................... 26

FCC REGULATION ............................................................................................................................. 27

RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION (SAR) ................................................................................................. 27

DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 28

REDUCTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ..................................................................................... 28

EU REGULATORY CONFORMANCE ................................................................................................... 28

PHONE SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................... 29

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...................................................................................................... 30

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WELCOME TO THE CAT® B40

The Cat B40 rugged mobile phone is built to handle the challenging conditions you face every day, both at
work and at play. Built to the toughest specifications and with a long lasting battery, the Cat B40 won’t let you
down.

Your new mobile phone is certified to the industry standard for ruggedness, water and dust resistance. Built to
withstand repeated drop tests onto concrete from heights up to 1.8m (6 foot), to be dust proof, and to be
resistant to extreme temperatures, the Cat B40 will survive in the most challenging environments.

With features such as its high capacity battery, flashlight, and expandable storage of up to 32GB, your Cat
phone will prove useful in helping you make the most out of your busy day.

RUGGED CREDENTIALS

DROPPING YOUR DEVICE:

• Do: Use your device up to a height of 1.8 metres – it’s drop proof within this height range.

• Don’t: Throw it with force, or drop from above the 1.8 metre range – it’s durable, but not indestructible.

WATERPROOFING:

• Do: Use your device in damp and wet conditions. Ensure all components and covers are properly closed
before using in water. The device can withstand a depth of 1.2 metres, for up to 35 minutes.

• Don’t: Attempt to use it for longer than 35 minutes in 1.2 metres depth or beyond a depth of 1.2 metres.

DUSTPROOF AND SCRATCHPROOF:

• Do: Use your device in dirty, dusty environments. The Cat B40 is certified IP68 and IP69, an industry standard
measure for durability.

EXTREME TEMPERATURES:

• Do: Use your device within the temperature range of -25º C to + 55º C. It can also handle extreme changes in
temperature: shifting between cold and hot, or vice versa very quickly.

• Don’t: Use it outside the operational range of -25º C to + 55º C.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• Phone

• Quick start guide

• Warranty

• USB power cable

• SIM ejector pin

1. EARPIECE

2. TORCH

3. LEFT SOFT KEY

4. CALL/ANSWER KEY

5. KEYBOARD LOCK

6. RIGHT SOFT KEY

7. NAVI-KEY/TORCH ON/OFF

KEY FUNCTIONS

POWER KEY

• Press and hold to turn on the device.

• Press once to wake the screen when the device is idle.

NAVI-KEY

8. OK KEY

9. POWER/BACK/ HANGUP KEY

10. SILENT MODE/SHIFT KEY

11. SPEAKER

12. CAMERA

13. USB PORT

14. HEADSET JACK

• Use the multi-directional Navi-key to move around menus.

LEFT AND RIGHT SOFT KEYS

• These buttons correspond to options shown at the bottom of the screen (left and right).

• The function of these buttons will change depending on the menu.

OK BUTTON

• Press to make a selection.

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GETTING STARTED

INSTALLING SIM CARD(S) AND/OR MEMORY CARD

1. Place your device on a flat, clean surface with the display facing upwards.

2. Open the SIM/SD cover on the bottom right hand side of the phone.

3. Use the pin tool provided and insert it in the small hole and push to eject the SIM tray.

4. Place the SIM card(s) and memory card in the SIM 1/ SIM 2/ microSD card tray with gold pins facing upwards.

5. Carefully insert the SIM/SD tray back into the slot.

6. Ensure that the SIM/SD cover is closed securely to maintain the waterproof protection of the phone.

NOTE:

• When you insert the microSD card or the SIM card, please make sure your phone is switched off and
disconnected from any external power source.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Before using your device for the first time you’ll need to charge its battery.

1. Connect the USB power cable to the charging power adapter

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Open the USB port cover and connect the USB power cable to the USB port

Be careful not to use excessive force when plugging the USB cable. Any damage caused by attempting to insert
the connector incorrectly is not covered by the warranty.

2. Plug the charger into an AC mains socket.

3. Battery indicator stops blinking when charging is completed.

Remove the USB cable from the device and unplug the power adapter from the mains socket. Close the USB
port cover on the device.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE USE OF THE
BATTERY

If the battery is completely exhausted, your device may not power on immediately after charging starts. Allow
the battery to charge for a few minutes before attempting to turn it on. The on-screen charge animation may
not be displayed during this period.

When the battery power is almost exhausted, your device will power off automatically. The time required to
charge the battery depends on its age and the environmental temperature.

POWERING YOUR DEVICE ON/OFF

POWER ON

• Press and hold Power .

• If a PIN code is required, please refer to the relevant section in this guide.

POWER OFF

1. Press and hold Power .

HOME SCREEN

The Home Screen is the starting point for accessing your device’s features. From here you can access Main
menu and Contacts and Main Menu.

This is what your Home Screen looks like:

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Main Menu

From the Home Screen, press OK to display the Main Menu. Use the multi-directional Navi-key to select your
chosen app.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SCREEN

LOCKING THE SCREEN

1. If your device is turned on, press the Left Soft Key and then Keyboard Lock to lock/unlock the screen. You
will still receive messages and calls if the screen is locked.

2. If the device is left idle for a certain period, the screen will lock automatically.

• To adjust the length of this period, select Settings from the Main Menu.

• Use Navi-key (Up) and (down) to move between the Settings tabs.

• Select Security > Auto keypad lock to set time period.

UNLOCKING THE SCREEN

Press Power to wake up the screen.

For details, refer to ‘Protecting the Device with a Screen Lock’ on page 23.

NOTE:

• When the automatic screen lock is disabled, press any key to unlock the screen.