Huawei FH28, F285 User Manual

PCDF285DPC

User Guide

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...........................................................................................................................	i
Get Started....................................................................................................................................	1
Package Contents .................................................................................................................	1
Appearance ...........................................................................................................................	2
Front View ......................................................................................................................	2
Screen Icons..........................................................................................................................	4
Installation.....................................................................................................................................	5
Installing the Battery ..............................................................................................................	5
Connecting the Power Adapter to the Base...........................................................................	5
Positioning the Device ...........................................................................................................	6
Powering On the Phone................................................................................................................	7
Powering the Base On...........................................................................................................	7
Powering a Handset On.........................................................................................................	7
Connecting a Handset to the Base ...............................................................................................	8
Registering a Handset ...........................................................................................................	8
Deregistering a Handset........................................................................................................	8
Phone Call Functions & Settings ..................................................................................................	9
Making a Call.........................................................................................................................	9
Answering or Rejecting a Call................................................................................................	9
Initiating an Internal Call ........................................................................................................	9
Making a Three-Way Call ....................................................................................................	10
Phone Call Settings .............................................................................................................	11
Hearing Aid Device Compatibility .................................................................................	11
TTY Mode.....................................................................................................................	11
Text Input Methods .....................................................................................................................	12
Switching Between Input Methods.......................................................................................	12
Traditional English Input (ABC Abc or abc) .........................................................................	12
Number Input.......................................................................................................................	12
Configuring Settings....................................................................................................................	13
Display Settings...................................................................................................................	13
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Changing the Screen Wallpaper ..................................................................................	13
Changing the Brightness ..............................................................................................	13
Changing the Backlight Settings ..................................................................................	13
Setting the Handset Name ...........................................................................................	14
Setting Display Language ............................................................................................	14
Volume Settings...................................................................................................................	14
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume .....................................................................................	14
Setting the Phone’s Alerts ............................................................................................	14
Ringer Settings ....................................................................................................................	15
Security Settings..................................................................................................................	15
Deleting All Contacts ....................................................................................................	15
Resetting Your Phone and Phone................................................................................	15
Setting GPS Location ...................................................................................................	15
FAQs...........................................................................................................................................	17
Phone Cannot Be Powered On ...........................................................................................	17
Battery Cannot Be Charged.................................................................................................	17
Signal Strength Is Weak ......................................................................................................	17
Call Volume Is Too High or Too Low ...................................................................................	17
Safety Information.......................................................................................................................	18
Electronic Device.................................................................................................................	18
Interference with Medical Equipment...................................................................................	18
Areas with Flammables and Explosives ..............................................................................	18
Traffic Security.....................................................................................................................	18
Operating Environment........................................................................................................	19
Child's Safety.......................................................................................................................	20
Accessories .........................................................................................................................	20
Charger Safety.....................................................................................................................	20
Battery Safety ......................................................................................................................	21
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................................................	22
Emergency Calls..................................................................................................................	23
Environmental Protection.....................................................................................................	23
FCC Regulatory Compliance...............................................................................................	23

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Get Started

The following topics introduce you to the features of your new device.

Package Contents

After opening the package, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown below. If any item is missing or broken, please contact Sprint.

Handset

Base

Handset Charging Stand

Handset Power Adapter

Base Power Adapter

Base Battery

Handset Battery

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Important Information Booklet

Recycling Envelope

Note: The figures in this guide are provided for your reference only.

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Appearance

The following illustrations outline your device's primary external features.

Front View

	No.	Item	Description
			● Access the phone’s menus and selects the
			highlighted choice when navigating through a
		Navigation keys	menu by pressing the OK key.

●Access a shortcut menu by pressing the

1	corresponding navigation key in standby
	mode.

●Adjust the volume by pressing the left or right navigation keys during a call.

	Left function Key	Select the option displayed in the lower left corner of
	2
		the screen.
	Talk key	● Make or answer a call.
	3	● View the call log in standby mode.

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	Mute key
	4	Press this key to mute or unmute an ongoing call.
	Voicemail key
	5	Press this key to access the voicemail system.
	Intercommunication
	key	Press this key to access the list of registered
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		handsets in standby mode.
	Number and symbol	● Enter numbers, letters, and symbols.
	keys	● Number keys (2–9): Speed-dial a user-
		assigned phone number by pressing and
	7	holding a key in standby mode.
		● # key: Switch between text input methods in
		editing mode.
		● * key: Display the symbol list in editing mode.

●End or reject a call.

	End key	● Press and hold this key to power a handset
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		on or off.
		● Return to the standby mode.
	Right function Key	Select the option displayed in the lower right corner
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		of the screen.
	Power key
10		Press and hold this key to power the base on or off.

					● Press this key to page a handset. This helps
	Page/Register key				you to locate a handset that has been
					misplaced.
	11
					● Press and hold this key to register a handset
					with the base.

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Screen Icons

Handset

Icon						Indicates…	Icon	Indicates…
						Signal strength		Mute mode
						No service		Hands-free mode
						Full battery		In silent profile
						Low battery		Home number
						Missed call		Mobile number
						New voicemail messages		Work number
						Handset alarm clock		Search contacts
						TTY mode		HAC enabled
Base
Icon						Indicates…
						Signal strength
						Battery level
						No service
						New voicemail messages
						Power adapter not connected

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Installation

Installing the Battery

Turn off the phone and disconnect from the Power Adapter. Slide the battery into the slot by aligning the gold colored contacts and press down until it is secure.

Base:

Handset:

Note: If the phone will not be used for a long time, remove the battery from the phone.

Connecting the Power Adapter to the Base

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Note: When new phones are delivered, the battery power is low. Therefore, charge the phone for a while and then power on the phone the first time you use it.

Note: The device takes approximately 5.5 hours to charge fully. The charge time may be impacted by environmental factors.

Note: The base talk time is approximately 2.5 hours and standby time is approximately 12 hours. The handset talk time is approximately 7 hours and standby time is approximately 200 hours. Actual values will vary with the network environment.

Positioning the Device

Choose the best location for your device, avoid other electronic devices equipments.

Note: To avoid the interference caused by radio signals, place the device at least 3 meters (9.84 feet) away from other Wi-Fi devices.

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