Geemarc CL8500 User guide
Amplified Clamshell Mobile
Phone with Dual LCD Display
and Camera
CL8500
English
CONTENTS
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up to date user guide, as there may be important updates
and changes you need to be aware of !!!
CONTENTS .......................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ................................................. 5
Unpacking the Telephone ..................................... 6
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 7
General Description ............................................. 7
LCD Screen Description ..................................... 14
Menu Navigation ................................................. 16
Menu Map ........................................................... 17
Network Services & Password ............................ 19
SETTING UP, Install SIM Card,
Battery and micro SD card ............................... 20
Charging the Battery ........................................... 21
Switching On/Off & Battery Use .......................... 22
USING THE TELEPHONE, Standby Mode,
Making a Call ..................................................... 24
Making a Call from the Call Record & Phone Book
........................................................................... 25
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CONTENTS
Making a Call using Quick Dial ........................... 25
Making a Call using Dialled Numbers List ........... 26
Receiving a Call, Rejecting a Call, Switch Off Alerts
........................................................................... 26
Options During a Call .......................................... 27
Receiving Volume ............................................... 28
Ringer Volume .................................................... 28
Call Timer ........................................................... 28
SMS .................................................................... 29
Send a Text Message ......................................... 29
Receiving a Text Message .................................. 29
Reviewing Stored Text Messages (Inbox) .......... 30
Sent Messages ................................................... 30
Draftbox .............................................................. 31
Delete SMS ........................................................ 31
Text Message Settings ........................................ 32
Broadcaast Messages ........................................ 33
VOICEMAIL ........................................................ 34
Voicemail Number Setting ................................... 34
Listen to Voicemail .............................................. 34
PHONEBOOK .................................................... 35
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CONTENTS
Create a Phone Book Entry ................................ 35
Create a Phone Book Entry from Standby ........... 37
View Phone Book Entries.................................... 37
Options within Phone Book ................................. 38
Create a Picture Phone Book Entry .................... 39
Dial a Picture Phone Book Entry ......................... 40
Storing a Speed Dial Number .............................. 40
Dialling a Speed Dial Number ............................. 40
CALL RECORD .................................................. 41
Display Missed Calls ........................................... 41
Display Dialled Calls ........................................... 41
Display Received Calls ....................................... 42
Delete Call Logs ................................................. 43
Call Settings ....................................................... 43
HANDSET SETTINGS ........................................ 46
I.C.E ................................................................... 46
Boost Settings..................................................... 46
Profiles ............................................................... 46
Direct Number..................................................... 47
Phone Settings ................................................... 47
Network Settings ................................................. 48
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CONTENTS
Security Settings ................................................. 48
Connectivity ........................................................ 49
Restore Default ................................................... 49
SOS .................................................................... 50
SOS Function ..................................................... 50
SOS Number Settings ......................................... 50
SOS Message Record ........................................ 51
SOS Text Message ............................................. 51
ADVANCED SETTINGS ..................................... 52
Organizer ............................................................ 52
Multimedia .......................................................... 54
File Manager ....................................................... 54
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... 55
SAFETY INFORMATION .................................... 58
HEARING AID INFORMATION .......................... 61
NETWORK SERVICES ...................................... 62
GUARANTEE ..................................................... 63
RECYCLING DIRECTIVES ................................ 65
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your Geemarc CL8500
telephone. This telephone is hearing aid compatible. It
offers many functions such as an alarm, calendar,
camera, video, SMS text messaging, a phone book and
picture phone book, human voice options with talking
keypad, a speakerphone and speed dial buttons. It has
an emergency function in which five numbers can be
programmed as emergency contacts. In case of
emergency these contacts will be called and SMS
messages sent with the press of just one button.
The font size on the colour LCD display is large and the
buttons on the keypad are easy to see and use. This
mobile telephone has a loud ringer and strong vibrating
setting. There is adjustable receiving volume control
reaching up to 40dB with boost key. All these features
add up to make this a highly suitable telephone for the
elderly, hard of hearing or sight people and anyone who
simply wants to keep in touch with a great degree of
ease.
Its is important that you read the instructions below in
order to use your Geemarc telephone to its full potential.
Keep this user guide in a safe place for future reference.
This guide explains how to use the following telephone:
GSMCL8500
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INTRODUCTION
Unpacking the Telephone
When unpacking the telephone, you should find the
following in the box:
• 1 GSMCL8500 mobile telephone handset
• 1 Desktop charging unit
• 1 Mains power adaptor
• 1 x Li-Polymer rechargeable battery
• 1 User Guide
For product support and help visit our website at
www.geemarc.com
2 rue Galilée, Parc de l’Etoile, 59791 Grande-Synthe Cedex,
France
E-mail : help@geemarc.com
Telephone : 01707 387602
lines are open 09h00 to 16h00 Mon to Fri
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camera function
DESCRIPTION
Left Soft Key
General Description
Handset Description (front)
Display
Navigation keys or
Dial Key
M1, M2, M3
Keypad
Earpiece
Right Soft Key
End/Power Key
Confirm Key
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Headset Jack
button
DESCRIPTION
Handset Description (Rear)
SOS key
Battery door
Loudspeaker
Mini USB Port
Charging Contacts
Torch/Amplify
Volume
Up/Down
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DESCRIPTION
Charging Contacts
Micro USB port
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assigned to each of these buttons.
This is a dedicated key in Standby.
DESCRIPTION
One touch dialing keys
A telephone number can be
To dial the number all you have to
do is press the button once and
the number will be dialed
automatically
Power key/On-hook key
Long press to power the telephone
on and off
End a call
Cancel current process and return
to standby
Navigation Button
Up Key
Scroll up through lists and menu
options.
It can be set up in Handset
Settings or Camera function in
stand by mode
Down Key
Scroll down through lists and menu
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This is a dedicated key in Standby.
This is a dedicated key in Standby.
This is a dedicated key in Standby.
DESCRIPTION
options.
It can be set up in Handset
Settings
Right Key
It can be set up in Handset
Settings
Left Key
It can be set up in Handset
Settings.
Call Key
Make a call after dialling the
number
Receive a call
Left/Right key
These are softkeys i.e. they take on
different functions depending on the
menu displayed. The current
function is always displayed by the
text above the key
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DESCRIPTION
Asterisk key
Press this key to insert one or more
symbols while composing a
message or editing a phonebook
entry name. Then use the navigation
keys to move to the symbols you
want to insert.
Hash Key
Press to switch between different
input modes while composing a text
message or editing a contact name
Amplify/Torch Key
In standby, press and hold for a few
seconds and the torch will shine
steadily. Press once more to turn it
off.
Press this key on the right side of the
phone during a conversation to
amplify the volume.
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Front Cover
Front Cover
DESCRIPTION
Volume Up and Down Key
Use this key to increase ringer
volume when you access Profiles
menu or when receiving an incoming
call. Increase the earpiece /
speakerphone volume during a call.
There are 7 volume levels available.
Volume Down Key
Use key to decrease the ringer
volume when you access Profiles
menu or when receiving an incoming
call. Increase the
earpiece/speakerphone volume
during a call. There are 7 volume
levels available.
Answer incoming call
Or
Pause when MP3 playing
Reject incoming call or end call
Or
Pause when MP3 playing
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time.
DESCRIPTION
LCD Screen Description
The LCD screen is split into three distinct areas:
The icon area. This is found at the top of the screen.
This displays the various system icons which help you to
use the telephone.
The main area. This is found across the centre of the
screen. It displays the following:
• number being dialled
• caller ID information
• phonebook
• menu information
• in standby mode current time, date and service
provider name
The soft key area. This is found at the bottom of the
screen.
Signal Strength icon
This is always displayed when your
telephone is switched on. It shows the
current signal strength. More bars indicate
more signal strength. There is one of these
icons per SIM.
Alarm icon
The alarm has been set to ring at a specified
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DESCRIPTION
Battery Status icon
This is always displayed when your
telephone is switched on. It shows the level
of battery charge. More bars indicate more
battery charge
Roaming icon
A roaming call is taking place
i.e.international call – outgoing or incoming
SMS icon
A new SMS (text message) has been
received
Mute icon
The microphone is temporarily muted during
the conversation
Silent icon
The telephone is in silent mode. There will
be no call alert
Headset icon
The headset is plugged in
Missed Call
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DESCRIPTION
Menu Navigation
The MENU soft key or central square key is used to
activate the menu. The BACK soft key is used to go
back a level in the menu system. Press to
deactivate the menu and return to standby mode from
any menu.
The ▼and▲ keys are used to scroll through the menu.
▲ move backward through the menu
▼ move forward through the menu
Sometimes < and > are used to navigate through sub
menus.
The OK soft key is used to confirm/ select an action or
choice on a screen.
The central square key is used to go to Menu or to
confirm/ select an action or choice on a screen.
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Network Settings
DESCRIPTION
Menu Map
Phonebook
Messages
Call Center
SOS
Settings
Picture Phonebook
Normal Phonebook
Write Message
Inbox
Drafts
Outbox
Sent Messages
Broadcast Messages
Message Settings
Call History
Call Settings
SOS
Record SOS Message
SOS SMS
I.C.E
Boost Setting
Profiles
Direct Number
Dual SIM Settings
Phone Settings
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Organizer
Services
Multimedia
File Manager
DESCRIPTION
Security Settings
Connectivity
Restore Settings
Human Voice
Calendar
Tasks
Alarm
Bluetooth
World Clock
Shortcuts
Internet Service
SIM Toolkit
SIM Toolkit
Camera
Gallery
Video Recorder
Video Player
Audio Player
Sound Recorder
FM Radio
Phone
Memory card
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DESCRIPTION
Network Services
To use this mobile telephone you must subscribe to a
service from a service provider. Different service
providers offer different features (at a variety of charges).
This may effect the features made available to you
through this mobile telephone.
Passwords
This mobile telephone allows you to set up passwords to
help protect your telephone from unauthorized use.
The PIN and PIN2 codes are supplied with your SIM card.
The PIN code help to protect the SIM card from
unauthorized use. The PIN2 code is required to access
certain services.
The PUK and PUK2 codes may be supplied with the SIM
card. If you enter the PIN code incorrectly three times in
succession, the PUK will be required. If the codes are not
supplied, contact your service provider.
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SETTING UP
Install SIM Card and Battery
Always switch the telephone off and disconnect the
charger before removing the battery.
Take care when handling the SIM card. The SIM card
and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or
bending.
To remove the battery compartment cover, slide the cover
in the direction shown and pull it off.
Remove the battery (if battery already inside).
Slide a SIM with the gold contacts face down under the
silver SIM holder as shown below.
You can insert one micro
SD card to save the
pictures. Maximum 4G.
You can insert 2 SIM cards into this telephone. There
are many reasons to do this, however, one important
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