VS700
Mobile phone
User Guide
Basic Information
The SWITEL VS700 is a Smartphone customized for special needs with an
Android 9.0 operating system. In addition to the “normal” options on a
Smartphone it offers a special user interface with large, clearly arranged menu
items, an especially large display, increased handset volume (+30 dB), a loud
ringer (+90 dB) , and an emergency call button.
In this manual only the specific features for operation in "SWITEL mode" are
described. This is kept deliberately simple. If you want to use more settings and
options, you can operate the unit in "Android" mode.
For information about the features of the operating system "Android 9.0" and the
pre-installed Google Apps please use the relevant sources on the Internet.
Under “Settings“ -> “Apps & Notifications“ -> “Advanced“ -> “Default apps“ to
switch from “Switel“ (SimpleLauncher) to “Android“ (Launcher3). After switching
the phone should be restarted in order to proper function.
Hearing aid compatibility
This telephone is equipped with T Coil coupler making it compatible with
most popular hearing aids. Due to the wide range of hearing aids available
there is no guarantee that the telephone will function with all hearing aid
models. Please check your hearing aid immunity rating is higher than M2.
This rating can be provided by the manufacturer of your hearing aid. Instruments
with rating lower than M2 may not be compatible with this telephone. When using
this telephone press the ‘T’ button on your hearing aid to switch it to Telecoil
mode, this will link your hearing aid to the phone and will enable clearer sound
without background noises. Please check if your hearing aid is equipped with ‘T’
facility and if it is automatic or manual. Hearing aids with high immunity rating
equipped with automatic T mode should be able to detect your phone
automatically and switch over to T position. Hearing aids with Manual T function
would need manual activation of this function on your hearing aids.
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Table of content
1 Get to know your VS700 ......................................................................... 3
1.1 At a glance.................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Delivery contents ..................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Insert SIM card, memory card and battery ....................................................... 4
1.4 Charging the battery ............................................................................................... 6
1.5 Battery status ........................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Turning on/off your mobile phone ......................................................................... 7
1.7 First use ...................................................................................................................... 8
2 Basic Operating Instructions .................................................................. 9
2.1 General Information for Operating the Telephone ............................................. 9
2.2 Select/Open an Element .......................................................................................... 9
2.3 Scrolling/Swiping...................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Enlarge image............................................................................................................ 9
2.5 The screen................................................................................................................ 10
2.6 Screen elements ..................................................................................................... 10
2.7 Status bar/Quick access menu (shortcuts) ....................................................... 12
2.8 Screen lock............................................................................................................... 12
2.9 The buttons .............................................................................................................. 13
2.10 The volume keys ..................................................................................................... 13
2.11 Turning the screen.................................................................................................. 13
2.12 Entering text ............................................................................................................ 14
3 Calling (Switel OS) ................................................................................. 15
3.1 Entering the phone number by hand ................................................................... 15
3.2 Dialling from favourites / contacts / call history .............................................. 16
3.3 Incoming Calls ....................................................................................................... 16
3.4 Initiate an Emergency Call................................................................................... 16
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4 Contacts (Phonebook)............................................................................ 17
4.1 Creating a new contact.......................................................................................... 17
4.2 Editing contacts....................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Contact settings...................................................................................................... 18
5 Quick dial ................................................................................................ 19
5.1 Storing quick dial .................................................................................................... 19
5.2 Using/deleting quick dial buttons ........................................................................ 19
6 SOS (Emergency call) ............................................................................ 20
6.1 Sequence of an emergency call ........................................................................... 20
6.2 Cancelling the emergency call function............................................................. 20
6.3 SOS settings ............................................................................................................ 20
6.4 Using location information from emergency SMS............................................ 21
Appendix........................................................................................................... 22
Technical data ..................................................................................................................... 22
Tips on the battery ............................................................................................................. 23
Intended use ...................................................................................................................... 23
Areas of use ........................................................................................................................ 23
Safety information ............................................................................................................. 23
Power adapter plug............................................................................................................ 25
Disposal ................................................................................................................................ 25
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 26
Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................ 26
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................... 26
Guarantee ............................................................................................................................ 27
Index ................................................................................................................28
Service.............................................................................................................. 30
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1 Get to know your VS700
1.1 At a glance
1 Headset socket (3.5 mm)
2 Calls list button (press briefly)
Long press show running apps
in background
3 USB C socket (charging)
4 Back button
5 Home button (long press to
enter Google search)
6 Camera button / press twice to
access camera, when camera
open press once to take a photo
Important: Before beginning please read the safety information on page
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7 On-Off button
8 Volume buttons +/9 Front camera
10 Charging LED (red=<90% charged,
green=>90% charged)
11 Earpiece
12 Main camera
13 Flashlight / Flash LED
14 Emergency call (SOS) key
15 Speaker
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1.2 Delivery contents
1 Mobile phone 1 Lithium Ion Battery
1 Battery charger 1 Headset
1 USB cable 1 Desktop charger
1 Quick Start Guide
1.3 Insert SIM card, memory card and battery
• The phone must be powered off!
• Remove the back cover by sliding a fingernail in the small slot found on the
bottom side of the phone, and pulling the cover up.
• If a battery is inserted, remove it.
Possible risk of swallowing small parts!
The SIM card can be removed. Small children could swallow it. Please
make sure that the SIM card is not bent or scratched. Avoid contact with
water, dirt, or electrical charges. Your phone number is on the SIM card,
and is not stored on the phone. If you use the SIM card from your previous phone then you will keep your phone number.
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• Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder with the gold contacts facing
down as shown in the sketch. Pay attention to the position of the bevelled corner.
• You have the option to insert a micro SD card to increase the storage capacity.
Slide the memory card, with the golden contacts facing down, into the slot until
it stops.
• Insert the battery. In doing so, the battery’s contacts
will be on the right side and point up. Press lightly on the bottom end of the
battery until it snaps into place.
• Place the back cover back onto the phone and press firmly all around the edges
until it snaps into place.
SIM
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1.4 Charging the battery
• Ensure that the battery is correctly installed before charging. Do not remove
the battery while the phone is charging. The phone could be damaged as a result.
• Charge the battery completely (100%) before using it for the first time. Some
batteries only reach their full capacity after multiple complete charging/discharging cycles.
• Insert the small plug of the USB cable into the charging socket on the phone,
or insert it into the socket on the rear side of the desktop charger. Do not use
excessive force when inserting the plug.
• Insert the large plug of the USB cable into the socket of the charger and plug
the charger into a socket.
For safety reasons use only the charger delivered with phone.
Important: the USB cable uses the standard USB-C, so be sure to use only
USB-C plug.
1.5 Battery status
The current battery charge status is indicated in the display.
When the battery charge is low, a corresponding warning message appears in the
display. Charge the battery.
When the battery charge drops below the minimum status, the phone switches off
automatically.
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1.6 Turning on/off your mobile phone
To turn on your phone hold the on/off button down until the display lights up.
Depending on the setting of your SIM card you will then be prompted to enter your
PIN.
Enter the SIM PIN and then click . The phone will log
onto the mobile phone network.
Note: The SIM-Code (the SIM card PIN), which you received
together with the SIM card, protects the SIM card from use
by unauthorized persons. The PIN2 code, which you will receive together with certain SIM cards, is required for access
to certain services. If you enter the PIN, or PIN2, incorrectly
three times in a row you will be prompted to enter the PUK or
the PUK2 code. Please contact your mobile phone company if
you do not know these codes.
If you press down the On/Off button on your phone for approx. 2 seconds, when it
is turned on, the turn-off dialogue box will be displayed.
Make a selection by tapping the respective entry:
- Power off: turn off the phone
- Reboot: restart
- Screenshot: saving a screenshot to the gallery. You can also
make a screenshot by pressing and holding the On/Off button
and the Volume down button simultaneously for approx 3 seconds.
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1.7 First use
When you turn on your phone for the first time, you will be guided by an assistant.
You’ll see a Welcome screen. Choose the language you want
and touch “START“ to continue. If a SIM card is already inser-
ted, the phone should have selected the correct language after
a few seconds.
Note: To complete the setup process, it’s best to have a Wi-Fi
connection.
Touch "Vision Settings" to first make changes to the font size
on the display.
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