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DST3G SMART
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The information contained in this User Manual is written for the DST3G Smart model. The contents of this
document are provided “as is”. Except as required by applicable law, no warranties of any kind, either
express or implied, including, but no limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or contents of this document. General
Mobile Ltd. reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the products and any of the features
of the products described in this document without prior notice.
Under no circumstances shall General Mobile be responsible for any loss of data or income or any special,
incidental, consequential or indirect damages howsoever caused.
Note:
Some services and functions in this User Manual may not be supported by all networks, such as 112, the
international emergency call number.
Please contact the network operator or service provider for clarifications on how to use specific
services/functions.
The availability of particular products may vary by region. Please check with the General Mobile dealer
nearest to you.
This device may contain commodities, technology or software subject to export laws and regulations from
the US and other countries. Diversion contrary to law is prohibited.
When using the features in this device, obey all laws and respect privacy and legitimate rights of others.
Please read “Important Safety Information” and “Limited Warranty” chapters prior to the use of the mobile
phone.
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 4
1 GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................. 7
1.1 SIM CARD AND BATTERY ............................................................................................................ 7
1.2 CHARGING THE BATTERY ........................................................................................................... 9
1.3 INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD .............................................................................................. 10
1.4 YOUR PHONE .......................................................................................................................... 11
1.5 DEFINITION OF BUTTONS ......................................................................................................... 12
1.6 STATUS ICONS ......................................................................................................................... 14
2 BASIC FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 17
2.1 SWITCH THE PHONE ON/OFF ................................................................................................... 17
2.2 PIN AND PUK CODES ............................................................................................................. 17
2.3 MAKING A CALL ....................................................................................................................... 17
2.4 RECEIVING A CALL ................................................................................................................... 19
2.5 REJECT CALLS ........................................................................................................................ 19
2.6 IN-CALL OPTIONS .................................................................................................................... 19
2.7 IN-CALL OPTIONS (VIDEO CALL) ............................................................................................... 21
3 IDLE MODE AND MAIN MENU .................................................................................................. 22
3.1 MY FILES ................................................................................................................................ 23
3.2 PHONE BOOK .......................................................................................................................... 25
3.3 LOG ........................................................................................................................................ 29
3.4 ENTERTAINMENT ..................................................................................................................... 29
3.5 MESSAGE ............................................................................................................................... 32
3.6 VIDEO CALL ............................................................................................................................ 42
3.7 CAMERA ................................................................................................................................. 42
3.8 ORGANIZER............................................................................................................................. 44
3.9 SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................... 47
3.10 CONNECTIVITY ...................................................................................................................... 53
3.11 INTERNET .............................................................................................................................. 55
3.12 SIM TOOLKIT ........................................................................................................................ 57
4 REFERENCE INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 58
5 ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................... 60
6 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................ 61
7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 63
8 EUROPEAN RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION ........................................................................... 65
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Important Safety Information
Emergency Services
To make an emergency call in any country
Ensure that your phone is switched on and in service.
Press 112 followed by the Send key.
Follow the instructions and do not end the call until told to do so.
Tell the operator which service you require: Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade, Coastguard or Mountain
Rescue Service. Give your location and, if possible, remain where you are to maintain contact.
The 112 emergency number service is available on every digital network service.
Due to the nature of the cellular system, connection to emergency calls cannot be guaranteed.
Safety
The use of mobile phones is not allowed in some radiation-sensitive areas, such as hospitals, research
centers and aircraft. Ensure that you switch off your phone in these areas. If in doubt, remove the battery.
Aircraft safety
Switch off your phone and remove its battery when inside or near an aircraft. The use of phones in aircraft
is illegal. It may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft and it may interfere with aircraft‟s equipment.
Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of mobile network services to the
offender or legal action or both. Do not use the phone on the ground without the permission of the ground
staff.
Hospital safety
Switch off your phone and remove its battery in areas where the use of phones is prohibited.
Follow the instructions given by the respective medical centre regarding the use of mobile phones on their
premises.
General safety
Observe “Turn off mobile” signs, such as those near petrol stations, chemicals or explosives and
switch off your phone.
If you have a heart condition, be careful with the call vibration or tone volume settings.
Do not allow children to play with the phone, charger or batteries.
Do not allow children to touch the small fittings. Otherwise, suffocation or gullet jam can be caused if
children swallow the small fittings.
Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress.
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The operation of some medical electronic devices, such as hearing aids and pacemakers, may be
affected if you use a mobile phone next to them. Observe any warning signs and the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Your phone contains metal which may cause a skin irritation, a rash or eczema.
Do not place sharp metal objects such as pins near the earpiece. The earpiece may attract these
objects and hurt you when you are using the wireless device.
Do not turn on or off the wireless device when it is near your ear to avoid negative impact on your
health.
If you feel uncomfortable (such as falling sick or qualm) after playing games on your wireless device for
a long time, please go to see a doctor immediately.
On a thunder stormy day, do not use your wireless device outdoors.
The wireless device may interfere nearby TV sets and radios.
Road safety
You must exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Give your full attention to driving.
Observe all local safety regulations regarding the use of mobile phones while driving.
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call.
You must not stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway to answer or make a call, except in an
emergency.
Switch off your phone at a refueling point, such as a petrol station, even if you are not refueling your
own car.
Do not store or carry flammable or explosive materials in the same compartment as a radio transmitter.
Electronic vehicle systems, such as anti-lock brakes, speed control and fuel injection systems are not
normally affected by radio transmissions. The manufacturer of such equipment can advise if it is
adequately shielded from radio transmissions. If you suspect vehicle problems caused by radio
transmissions, consult your dealer and do not switch on the phone until it has been checked by
qualified installers.
Check if local laws and/or regulations restrict the use of phones while driving.
Vehicles equipped with an airbag
An airbag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including either installed or portable wireless
equipment, in the area over the airbag or in the airbag deployment area. If vehicle wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the airbag inflates, serious injury could result.
Third party equipment
The use of third party equipment, batteries, cables or accessories, not made or authorized by General
Mobile may invalidate the warranty of your phone and also adversely affect the phone's operation.
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Service
The phone, batteries and charger contain no user-serviceable parts. We recommend that your phone is
serviced or repaired by a General Mobile authorized service center. Please contact your service provider
for more information.
Efficient use
The phone has an internal antenna. For optimum performance with minimum power consumption, please
do not cover the internal antenna area with your hand. Covering the internal antenna affects call quality,
may cause the phone to operate at higher power levels than needed and may shorten talk and standby
times.
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1 Getting started
1.1 SIM card and Battery
The Service Provider supplies you with a SIM card on which you can store your important phone numbers
and other personal data.
Note: When inserting or removing the SIM card, you must disconnect the handset with the power
adapter.
Inserting the SIM card
1. Remove the back cover of the phone – press the lock at the bottom of the phone and then lift the back
cover up as shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 1
2. Remove the battery by lifting it up from the bottom part as shown in Fig. 2;
Fig. 2
3. Insert SIM card into any of the two slots with the gold-colored part touching the SIM contacts of the
phone as shown in Fig. 3;
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Fig. 3
4. Open the MicroSD card holder, and insert the MicroSD memory card into the slot in the right side as
shown in Fig. 4, then close the MicroSD card holder;
Fig 4
5. Insert the battery with the label side up. Align the tabs and metal contacts at the top of the battery with the tabs
and contacts on the back of the phone. Slide into place and press down as shown in Fig. 4;
Fig. 5
6. Insert the back cover starting from the top part then press the bottom part until it clicks into place as
shown in Fig. 5.
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Fig. 6
Note: The SIM card and its contacts can easily be damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful
when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
Battery Performance and Maintenance
Your phone is powered by a Li-Ion rechargeable battery.
Your new battery will achieve its maximum performance after two to three full charge-discharge cycles.
The battery can be charged and discharged hundred of times until it wears out. When talk time and
standby time are noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to replace the battery.
Do not leave your phone connected to the charger for over a day as overcharging can shorten the
battery‟s service life
A fully charged battery will gradually discharge when the phone is not in use.
Use only batteries approved by General Mobile and recharge your battery using only chargers
approved by General Mobile.
1.2 Charging the battery
Charging the battery
1. You must charge the battery for at least 4 hours before using the phone for the first time.
2. Open the cover of the mini USB connector located at the left side of the phone. Plug in the charger
connector to the phone and then plug the other end of the charger to the AC outlet.
3. Your phone can be charged while switched on or off.
4. If the phone is charged while turned off, an animated battery charging icon will appear on the screen.
When the battery is fully charged, the battery full icon will appear.
5. If the phone is charged while turned on, a battery icon will flash on the screen with battery capacity
level indicator gradually increasing. The battery icon will stop flashing when the battery is already fully
charged.
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6. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet, and then unplug the charger connector from the phone.
1.3 Installing the Memory Card
This phone uses T-Flash memory card. You can install the memory card to save images, media clips, music,
and other data on your phone. You can find the memory card slot at the right side of the phone.
Note: Use only compatible T-flash cards or microSD cards with this device. Other memory cards, such
as Reduced Size MultiMediaCards cards, do not fit in the memory card slot and are not compatible with this
device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage the memory card as well as the device, and data
stored on the incompatible card may be corrupted.
To insert the memory card:
1. Open the memory card slot cover and insert the memory card with the label side facing down.
2. Insert the memory card all the way until it clicks.
3. Close the memory card slot cover.
Removing the memory card:
1. Open the memory card slot cover and slightly push the card so it pops out.
2. Remove the card and close the cover.
Note: Do not remove the memory card in the middle of an operation when the card is being accessed.
Removing the card in the middle of an operation may damage the memory card as well as the device, and
data stored on the card may be corrupted.
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1.4 Your phone
Volume keys
Power key
Camera key
Mini USB
connector
Earpiece
Front
camera lens
Loudspeaker
Rear camera
lens
Earphone
connector
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1.5 Definition of Buttons
Left Selection Key
[LSK]
Right Selection Key
[RSK]
OK key
Left Navigation key
Return key
Down Navigation key
Asterisk key (*)
Up Navigation key
Right Navigation key
Clear key
Alpha-numeric keys
Hash key (#)
WCDMA Send key
[W-Send key]
GSM Send key
[G-Send key]
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Selection keys
(Each key can be
assigned with a
function)
Left Selection Key
[LSK]
Idle mode: Performs the function shown directly above the button
Long press to lock keypad
Menu mode: Press to enter the menu list of the LSK
Editing mode: Press to enter the menu list of the LSK
Right Selection Key
[RSK]
Idle mode: Performs the function shown directly above the button
Menu mode: Press to go back to previous screen
Editing mode: Press to go back to previous screen
OK key
Idle mode: Press to open Main Menu
Menu mode: Press to select a function or command
Call Mode: Press to open the hand free
Navigation
keys
(Each key can be
assigned with a
function)
Up navigation key
Idle mode: Press to open the function assigned to the button
Menu mode: Move upward to highlight a menu item
Editing mode: Move cursor upward in a text field
Down navigation key
Idle mode: Press to open the function assigned to the button
Menu mode: Move downward to highlight a menu item
Editing mode: Move cursor downward in a text field
Left navigation key
Idle mode: Press to open the function assigned to the button
Editing mode: Move cursor to the left in a text field
Right navigation key
Idle mode: Press to open the function assigned to the button
Editing mode: Move cursor to the right in a text field
WCDMA Send key
[W-Send key]
Idle mode: Press to open All Calls list function
Dialing and incoming call mode: Dial or Accept calls of SIM-1
GSM Send key
[G-Send key]
Idle mode: Press to open All Calls list function
Dialing and incoming-call mode: Dial or Accept calls of SIM-2
Power key
Idle mode: Press and hold to switch on and off the phone
Quick press to open Phone Mode
Clear key
Editing mode: Clears the character to the left of the cursor
View file list mode: Deletes a selected file
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Return key
Idle mode: if Music/FM radio is playing background, press to ask whether
exit the background
Call Mode: no function
Others mode: Press to go back to Idle screen
Alpha-numeric keys
Idle mode: Press to enter numbers and characters
Call Mode: Press and Hold [Number keys 2 to 9] to fast dial the phone
number which you have setted in settings application.
Number key 1 is reserved for Voice Mail access via Primary
SIM.
Press and hold [Number key 0] to input “+” and start dialing an
international number
Menu mode: Press to enter into the corresponding menu option
Editing mode: Press to enter numbers, letters, or symbols
* key
Idle mode: Press it to input “*”, Press and hold to insert pause “P” character
for special dialing
Edit mode: Press to change the text input mode
# key
Idle mode: Press to input “#”, Press and hold to change the phone mode
Editing mode: Press to display list of symbols
Volume key
Idle mode: Control the volume of the earpiece and loudspeaker. if Music
player is playing background, press to adjust the voulume and long press to
active the background.
Call Mode: Control the volume of the earpiece and loudspeaker and a
volume control view is displayed.
Camera key
Idle mode: Launch camera mode
1.6 Status Icons
SN
Meaning
Simple description
Icon
⑴
Battery status
Low power
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
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Battery level
Charging status
⑵
SMS status
Unread SMS
Unsent SMS
SMS Inbox is full
⑶
MMS status
Unread MMS
WAP prompt
WAP prompt
Mobile phone full
MMS Inbox is full
⑷
Incoming call transfer
Incoming call of WCDMA slot SIM
transfer
Incoming call of GSM slot SIM transfer
Incoming call of WCDMA and GSM slot
SIM
⑸
USB connection
USB cable connected
⑹
Bluetooth status
Bluetooth power on
Bluetooth headset connected
[7]
Connection to the network server
Connection established
[8]
Display the Phone profiles for
WCDMA slot
Meeting mode, WCDMA slot is Primary
SIM
Outdoor mode, WCDMA slot is Primary
SIM
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Driver mode, WCDMA slot is Primary
SIM
Meeting mode, WCDMA slot is
Secondary SIM
Outdoor mode, WCDMA slot is
Secondary SIM
Driver mode, WCDMA slot is
Secondary SIM
[9]
Display the Phone profiles for GSM
slot
Meeting mode, GSM slot is Primary
SIM
Outdoor mode, GSM slot is Primary
SIM
Driver mode, GSM slot is Primary SIM
Meeting mode, GSM slot is Secondary
SIM
Outdoor mode, GSM slot is Secondary
SIM
Driver mode, GSM slot is Secondary
SIM
⑽
Strength of network signal (SIM at
WCDMA slot)
No service or No SIM card inserted in
WCDMA slot
Signal strength of WCDMA network
Signal strength of GSM network
⑾
Strength of network signal (SIM at
GSM slot)
No service or No SIM card inserted in
GSM slot
Signal strength of GSM network
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2 Basic Functions
Your phone supports dual-network, WCDMA and GSM. You can make voice calls on either the SIM-1
(WCDMA) or SIM-2 (GSM). Only the SIM-1 supports video call.
2.1 Switch the phone On/Off
To turn the power On or Off, press and hold the Power button for approximately 3 seconds.
2.2 PIN and PUK Codes
PIN and PIN2 Codes
Activating the PIN code protects your SIM card from unauthorized use.
PIN code: Locking your SIM card should prevent use of the phone to make a call, but you can still turn
it on and make emergency calls. When you switch your phone on, you may be prompted for your PIN1
password (4 to 8 digits), which you must enter correctly before you can use your phone.
PIN2 code: The PIN2 code is used to protect certain functions in the phone such as Fixed Dialing
Number and call cost limits.
Note: For the initial PIN code, consult your service provider.
PUK Code and PUK2 Code
If the PIN is entered incorrectly 3 times, the SIM card will be locked. Enter the 8-digit PUK (Personal Unlock
Key) provided by the service provider with the SIM card in accordance with the instructions. If the PUK is
lost or forgotten, please contact your service provider. If the PUK is entered incorrectly for 10 times, the SIM
card will be permanently locked.
Note: Your phone supports PIN and PUK codes for both WCDMA and GSM SIM cards.
2.3 Making a Call
From Numeric Keypad Enter the phone number by pressing the number keys, then choose which
SIM would make the outgoing call by pressing either [W-Send] or [G-Send] key. The screen would show if
the SIM-1 or the SIM-2 is making the call.
Fast Dialing
Up to 8 phone numbers from the Contacts List memory (either handset or SIM) can be assigned for
one-key dialing. Press and hold any of number keys [2-9] and the phone number saved in the Fast Dial list
will be dialed via Primary SIM.
Number key 1 is reserved for Voice Mail access and cannot be changed.
Quick Dialing
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You can dial a phone number quickly by entering its storage location in the Contact List memory in the
phone or SIM card.
1. On idle screen, enter the location number then press “*” key to display the corresponding phone
number stored in the Contacts List of the phone.
2. On idle screen, enter the location number then press “##” or “#*” key to display the corresponding
phone number stored in the Contacts List of the SIM card.
3. Press [W-Send] or [G-Send] key to dial the phone number.
Note: If you enter a location number which is empty in the Contact List of the SIM or phone, a
prompt indicating that no match is found will appear.
From Phone Book
Scroll through the list in the Phone Book until the contact you desire is highlighted. Press [W-Send] key or
[G-Send] key to make a voice call to the phone number chosen; or press Menu > Video Call to make a
video call.
Dial from Bluetooth Headset
Pair your phone with a Bluetooth headset. Dial using your phone as you would normally do. Press and hold
the call control button of the headset until you hear a short tone.
From Call History List
The phone registers the phone numbers of received, missed, and dialed calls. The phone stores the last 20
calls in each of these categories.
The Call History Log can be opened in one of the following ways:
Press [W-Send] key or [G-Send] key to view All Calls
From the Main Menu, select Log to view Missed Calls, Received Calls, and Dialed Calls individually.
Scroll through the Calls List until the desired contact name or phone number is highlighted. Press
[W-Send] key or [G-Send] key to make a voice call to the phone number selected; or press Menu >
Video Call to make a video call.
International call
Press and hold number key 0 until a “+” sign (international dialing prefix) is displayed.
Enter the Country Code, followed by the Area Code (drop the leading zero) and the phone number then
press [W-Send] or [G-Send] key.
Extension numbers
The phone permits direct dialing of extension numbers in a telephone exchange. You can insert a pause
character “P” between the phone number and extension number.
Enter the telephone exchange number, then press and hold “＃” key to input “P”, then enter the
extension number.
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Press [W-Send] key or [G-Send] key to dial the number. The phone will automatically dial the
extension number after connecting to the telephone exchange.
Emergency call
Calls to emergency service numbers can be made under any circumstances, even if the phone, and/or SIM
card is locked.
Dial the Emergency number appropriate for your location then press the [W-Send] key or [G-Send] key to
make an emergency call.
2.4 Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, an “Incoming” status is displayed on the screen specifying which SIM is being
called up. The phone number of the calling party also appears on the screen. The caller‟s name and
number will be displayed if the information is in the Contacts List.
You may opt to answer the call, reject it, or just ignore it. If you miss an incoming call, or choose to ignore it,
the call will be recorded in the phone‟s Log.
To answer an incoming call, press the [LSK] or press either the [W-Send] key or [G-Send] key.
While the phone is ringing and vibrating, press [OK] to silence the ring tone and disable the vibrator. If
configured to any-key answer function, any key can be pressed except [RSK], [OK] and [Power] to
answer calls.
2.5 Reject Calls
Press [RSK] to reject incoming calls.
2.6 In-Call Options
Note: Some functions depend on the support of network service provider and whether you have
registered the function.
Your phone has additional functions available while a call is in progress.
Press [LSK] to display a list of common in-call functions such as Hold, SMS, Phonebook, Mute/Unmute,
New call, Enable Bluetooth.
Hold
This function allows you to make a second call by putting the current call on hold.
During a call, press [LSK] then select “Hold.” and then the current call will be put on hold. Press [LSK] and
select Phone Book or New Call to dial the phone number of the second party. When the second call is
established, press [LSK] and select “Switch” to swap between the two calls.
SMS
During a call, press [LSK] then select “SMS” to create an SMS or access the Inbox, Sent Items, or Drafts
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folders.
Phone Book
During a call, press [LSK] then select Phone Book to search for the phone number in the Contacts List.
Mute/Unmute
During a call, press [LSK] then select “Mute” to turn off the microphone. At this mode, the other party will
not hear you but you can still hear the other party. Press [LSK] and select “Unmute” to turn the microphone
back on and the other party can hear you again.
New Call
To make another call while a voice call is in progress, press [LSK] then select New Call then enter and dial
the phone number of the second party.
Enable Bluetooth
During a call, press [LSK] then select Bluetooth to route the audio to a compatible Bluetooth headset.
Multi-party Conference Call
Your phone allows you to engage in a conference call so you can talk to a maximum of five other parties at
the same time.
To make a conference call:
1. Dial the number of the first participant in the normal way.
2. Press [LSK] and select Phone Book or New Call to dial the phone number of the second party. The
first call is automatically put on hold.
3. When the second call is established, press [LSK] and select “Create Conference” This joins the first
participant into the conference call.
4. To add more participants, repeat steps 2 and 3, then select Add to Conference.
Note: The conference call feature is a network service. Check with your network operator if this service
is supported.
Private Conversation During Conference Call
1. During a conference call, press [LSK] and select “Conference List”;
2. Select one or more participants who you want to talk privately.
3. Press [LSK] to select “Split call” This will put the conference call on hold while you talk to the selected
participants. The remaining participants can talk still continue talking to each other.
4. Press [LSK] and select “Conference” to return to the conference call.
5. To drop a participant from the conference call, press [LSK] and select “Conference List” and then select
“End.”
6. Press „End” to terminate the conference call
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