Compal Electronics VS500 User Manual

USER MANUAL

VS500

Version 0.3

VACOM WIRELESS, INC.

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE

DISPLAY INDICATORS

BATTERY INFORMATION

BASIC FUNCTIONS

1. Making Calls

2. Ending Calls

3. Answering Calls

4. Correcting Entry Errors

5. Storing Phone Numbers

6. Adjusting In-Call Mic Volume

7. Volume

8. Using Caller ID

9. Redialing Last Dialed, Received, or Missed Number

10. Speed Dial

11. Keypad Lock

12. Etiquette Mode

13. Silence Mode

14. Shortcut

MENUS

I. PHONE BOOK

1. Phone Book Search

2. Phone Number Addition

3. Call List

4. My Number

5. Delete Phone Book

II. PHONE SETTINGS MENU

1. Wallpaper

2. Languages

3. Selecting Font

4. Backlight

5. LCD Contrast

6. Screen Saver

7. Auto Keylock

III. VOLUME & ALERT

1. Ring Type

2. Selecting Bell

3. Roam Ringer

4. Volume

5. Alert Setting

6. Beep Length

IV. PERSONAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

1. Alarm

2. Schedule

3. Calendar View

4. Calculator

5. Memo

6. World Time View

V. SECURITY FUNCTIONS

1. Phone Lock

2. Changing Password

3. Restricting

4. Privacy Information

5. Initialization

VI. CALL INFORMATION

1. Auto Answer

2. Call Answer

3. Auto Redial

4. Call Time

VII. GAMES

1. Black Jack

2. Othello

3. Game Sound

MESSAGE SERVICES

I. TEXT MESSAGE SERVICES (SMS)

1. Reading Text Messages

2. Sending Text Messages

II. VOICE MAIL SERVICE

III. SMS Settings

1. Alert

2. Save Message

3. Direct View

4. Delivery ACK

5. Priority

6. Delete All

USING MENU DURING CALLS

1. Phone Book Search

2. Mute

3. DTMF Mute

4. Volume

5. Mic Volume

6. Voice Privacy

7. Beep Length

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Some of the following information may not apply specifically to your phone. However, as with

any electronic product, these safety precautions should be observed when using this product.

◈ Please keep this manual in a safe place, for it contains important safety information and

operating instructions.

Please follow and adhere to all warning, safety, and operating instructions indicated on both

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the phone and in this manual before use.

◈ Do Not expose the phone to water or moisture. ◈ Do Not expose the phone to extreme heat or cold.

Do Not expose the phone to open flame.

◈ ◈ Do Not ◈ Use Original Accessories only. Any damage incurred from the use of non-approved

Use approved chargers only and connect to a power source designated on the product.

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To reduce the risk of injury, remove the electrical cord from an outlet by pulling on the

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◈ Ensure that the electrical cord is positioned accordingly so that it will not be vulnerable to

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, unplug the phone from the power source before

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◈ DANGER: Do Not modify the cord or the plug. If the plug does not fit into an outlet,

◈ Do Not attempt to disassemble the product – doing so will void the warranty. This product

◈ Do Not ◈ Do Not place the battery inside the mouth. The battery contains toxic electrolytes that are

allow objects to fall or liquids to spill on the product.

accessories will void the warranty.

charger, rather than the cord.

damage.

cleaning. Once unplugged, use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean.

have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in

electrical shock.

does not contain consumer-serviceable components. Service should be performed only by

authorized service centers.

remove the antenna. A detached antenna can be a choking hazard for children.

harmful for your health.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE

Backlit LCD Screen

: The LCD screen contains three areas;

- The top line displays indication about your phone’s operating mode.

- Three lines in the middle are the display areas for numbers and characters.

- The bottom line displays menus.

Menu Keys (

: This key performs several useful functions.

- During incoming calls, press it to answer the incoming call.

- In Standby mode, press it briefly to access Main Menu and Select Menu.

- When navigating a menu, press it to select the highlighted selection.

SMS Key (

: When in Standby Mode, press this key to access Message Menu items.

Navigation Key (▲▼)

: This key allows you to navigate the phone’s variable functionality and useful shortcut. During a call, press it to control earpiece volume.

Microphone : Your typical voice microphone for conversation and you can also mute the microphone during conversation by pressing “MENU” “2”.

Mini USB Charging Port : The location where you connect your charging device.

CLR Key : This key is used to erase numbers or characters you may have entered incorrectly, or to return to a previous screen.

- To erase one character from the display screen, briefly press it once.

- To erase all of them, hold it for one second.

- To back up one menu level, press it once.

- To return to Standby Mode, hold it for one second.

END Key : Press this key to disconnect a call or to return to Standby Mode from any menu. Press and hold this key to turn the phone On or Off.

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SEND Key : This key performs several useful functions.

- Dial a number and press it to connect.

- Press it once to redial the last outgoing number.

Numeric Keys

: These keys are to dial and to input numbers and characters.

◀*

: This key performs several useful functions.

- Set or release Etiquette mode.

- Use as navigation key.

# ▶

: This key performs several useful functions.

- Use as instance keypad lock.

- Use as navigation key.

Internal Antenna

DISPLAY INDICATORS

Display indicators appear across the bottom of your phone’s LCD screen. These display

indicators (or icons) will vary based on your phone’s operating modes.

Signal strength : This icon shows your current signal strength. More lines indicate more signal strength. Five lines indicate maximum strength, and one line indicates least strength.

No service indicator : This icon indicates your phone cannot find a signal because you’re outside a service area. When this is displayed, you cannot make or receive calls. Wait a little while for a signal or move into an open area.

Roaming : This icon indicates you are “roaming” on to other carrier’s service area. But you must register the roaming service.

In CDMA 1X network.

Vibrator on : This icon means that an incoming call will vibrate the phone rather than ring it or before/after the phone ring. It also means that your phone is on Etiquette mode. An incoming call will vibrate the phone rather than ring it. This feature is good for quiet situations where you don’t want your ringer to disturb anyone. Message indicator : This icon indicates you have message(s) waiting. Press SMS Menu button to see the message menu, or press and hold to be connected to voicemail.

Alarm on : This icon means that you have set the alarm On.

Battery strength : This icon shows the level of your battery charge. The more

black bars you see the greater the charge. When the battery becomes very low, an empty box appears and the phone flashes an alert.

This icon shows that you are in CDMA coverage area. (Cellular only)

BATTERY INFORMATION

The rechargeable Lithium-polymer battery included in your kit is partially charged so that you

can use the phone immediately once it has been activated.

Attaching the Battery

To attach the battery to your phone:

1. Lineup the metallic contacts on the base of the battery to the base of the phone.

2. Place the battery on the back of the phone, with the top of the battery about a quarter of

an inch from the latch.

3. Gently slide the battery towards the top of the phone until it snaps into place.

Charging the Battery

You can tell whether your battery needs to be recharged or not by checking the upper-right

corner of your phone’s display.

When the battery charge level becomes low, the battery sensor will alert you by blinking the

battery icon and making an audible warning tone. The phone will automatically power itself

off if the battery level becomes critically low, and any incoming or outgoing call will disconnect.

To avoid such disconnection, be mindful of the battery strength indicator and make sure your

battery is sufficiently charged.

Charging with a Travel Charger

Using an unauthorized accessory may be dangerous and will void the warranty if it causes

damage to the phone.

To charge the Battery using a Travel Charger:

- Plug the power cord of the charger into a wall outlet.

- Insert the charger’s connector to the bottom of the phone.

Note) Ensure a proper connection of the charger and the phone. Incomplete connection may

cause damage to the phone.

A completely discharged battery charges full in approximately tbd hours. Leaving your phone

powered on during charging will increase charge times. Leaving the battery connected to the

charger after it has been fully charged will not harm the battery.

Turning your phone on and off.

When you’re ready to turn on your phone, press and hold “END” until the display is turned on

and the phone makes the sound. When the phone has found a signal, the “

” icon appears.

Once the phone is turned on, it enters Standby mode and you are able to make and receive calls.

To turn your phone off, press and hold “END” until the display is turned off and the phone

makes the sounds. Then the display will go blank. When the phone is turned off, nothing is

displayed on screen.

Note: If “END” is pressed for less than one second, the phone will not be turned off. This

function prevents your phone from being turned off accidentally.

Standby Mode.

Standby is the most basic state of your phone. The phone goes into standby mode soon after you

turn it on, or whenever you briefly press “END”. When your phone is in Standby Mode, you

will typically see the banner (that’s the message displayed when you turn on your phone). If you

enter a phone number, you press “SEND” to complete the call, or press “STO (

)” to save it in

the internal phone book.

Power Save Mode

Your phone comes with a Power Save feature that will automatically be activated if your phone

is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching. While this feature is active, the phone’s

battery power is conserved.

The phone will automatically recheck for a signal periodically. To manually force the phone to

recheck for a signal, press any key. A message on the display will let you know when the phone

is operating in Power Save Mode.

Conversation Mode.

You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned on. During a call, the phone is

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