UTStarcom GPRS1229 User Manual
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Your Phone’s Parts
Screen
Right softkey
Alphanumeric keypad
Left softkey
Red key/Hang up key
Navigation key & OK key
Pick up key
Earpiece
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Charging Connector
MP3 key
Side down key
Side up key
Microphone
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Camera Lens
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CONTENT
1 - MAIN MENU .........................................................................................10
2 - GETTING STARTING ..........................................................................11
2.1. Inserting the SIM Card............................................................................................... 11
2.2. Switching on the phone............................................................................................. 12
2.3. Switching off the phone ............................................................................................ 13
2.4. Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 13
3 - CALL FUNCTIONS..............................................................................13
3.1. Making a call in Idle mode.........................................................................................13
3.2. Making a call from Phonebook................................................................................. 13
3.3. Making an international call...................................................................................... 14
3.4. Ending a call............................................................................................................... 14
3.5. Answering a call.........................................................................................................14
3.5.1 Call handsfree .......................................................................................................... 14
3.6. Options during a call ................................................................................................. 14
3.6.1 Activate handsfree.................................................................................................... 14
3.6.2 Mute or Unmute........................................................................................................ 15
3.6.3 Record dialogue ....................................................................................................... 15
3.7. Making a second call ................................................................................................. 15
3.8. Answering a second call ........................................................................................... 15
3.9. Answering a third call................................................................................................ 15
4 - TEXT ENTRY.......................................................................................16
4.1. T9® text English input ............................................................................................... 16
4.2. Basic text input........................................................................................................... 17
5 - TOOLBOX............................................................................................18
5.1. Calculator.................................................................................................................... 18
5.2. Organizer..................................................................................................................... 18
5.2.1 Creating a new event ............................................................................................... 18
5.2.2 Deleting a single event ............................................................................................. 19
5.2.3 Deleting a repeated event ........................................................................................ 19
5.2.4 Deleting past events................................................................................................. 19
5.2.5 Change an Event...................................................................................................... 19
5.2.6 Events views............................................................................................................. 19
5.3. Format T-flash ............................................................................................................19
6 - MY STUFF............................................................................................20
6.1. Memory status............................................................................................................ 20
6.2. Sound album............................................................................................................... 20
6.3. Picture album.............................................................................................................. 20
6.4. Sound recording......................................................................................................... 21
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7 - ENTERTAINMENT...............................................................................22
7.1. MP3 Player.................................................................................................................. 22
7.2. Camera ........................................................................................................................ 22
7.2.1 Picture List................................................................................................................ 23
7.2.2 Color mode ............................................................................................................... 23
7.2.3 Environment ............................................................................................................. 23
7.2.4 Self-Timer ................................................................................................................. 23
7.2.5 Resolution................................................................................................................. 24
7.2.6 Picture quality ........................................................................................................... 24
7.2.7 Shutter Sound........................................................................................................... 24
7.2.8 Reset settings........................................................................................................... 24
7.2.9 Rotate ....................................................................................................................... 24
7.2.10 Flip ........................................................................................................................ 24
7.2.11 Picture location ..................................................................................................... 25
7.3. Continuously shoot.................................................................................................... 25
7.4. Video............................................................................................................................ 25
8 - WAP.....................................................................................................25
8.1. WAP setting................................................................................................................ 25
8.2. Homepage................................................................................................................... 26
8.3. Bookmarks.................................................................................................................. 26
8.4. Go to URL.................................................................................................................... 26
8.5. Settings ....................................................................................................................... 27
8.5.1 Select profile............................................................................................................. 27
8.5.2 Browser options........................................................................................................ 27
8.5.3 Rename profile ......................................................................................................... 27
8.5.4 Cookies..................................................................................................................... 27
8.5.5 Cache ....................................................................................................................... 27
8.5.6 Network .................................................................................................................... 27
8.6. Push inbox.................................................................................................................. 28
9 - MESSAGE............................................................................................29
9.1. Broadcast SMS........................................................................................................... 29
9.2. SMS.............................................................................................................................. 29
9.2.1 Creating a New SMS................................................................................................ 29
9.2.2 Settings..................................................................................................................... 30
9.2.3 Archive...................................................................................................................... 30
9.2.4 SMS Inbox ................................................................................................................ 30
9.3. MMS.............................................................................................................................30
9.3.1 MMS settings............................................................................................................ 30
9.3.2 Receiving MMS ........................................................................................................ 30
9.3.3 Create New MMS ..................................................................................................... 30
9.3.4 Inbox......................................................................................................................... 32
9.3.5 Drafts ........................................................................................................................ 33
9.3.6 Templates................................................................................................................. 33
9.3.7 Outbox ...................................................................................................................... 33
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9.4. Services....................................................................................................................... 33
10 - SETTINGS............................................................................................34
10.1. Sounds ........................................................................................................................ 34
10.1.1 Ringer volume....................................................................................................... 34
10.1.2 Ringtone ............................................................................................................... 34
10.1.3 Messages ringer ................................................................................................... 34
10.1.4 Equalizer............................................................................................................... 34
10.1.5 Key tones.............................................................................................................. 34
10.1.6 Sounds alerts........................................................................................................ 34
10.1.7 Vibra alert ............................................................................................................. 35
10.1.8 Silent..................................................................................................................... 35
10.2. Security ....................................................................................................................... 35
10.2.1 Keypad lock .......................................................................................................... 35
10.2.2 Change codes....................................................................................................... 35
10.2.3 PIN protection ....................................................................................................... 35
10.2.4 Public names ........................................................................................................ 36
10.2.5 Call barring ........................................................................................................... 36
10.3. Network ....................................................................................................................... 36
10.3.1 Access settings..................................................................................................... 36
10.3.2 GPRS attach......................................................................................................... 37
10.3.3 Register again....................................................................................................... 37
10.3.4 Preferred list ......................................................................................................... 37
10.4. Profiles ........................................................................................................................37
10.5. Call setting.................................................................................................................. 38
10.5.1 Info at call ending.................................................................................................. 38
10.5.2 Any key answer .................................................................................................... 38
10.5.3 Call waiting ........................................................................................................... 38
10.5.4 Caller ID................................................................................................................ 38
10.5.5 Call forward........................................................................................................... 38
10.5.6 Mailboxes.............................................................................................................. 39
10.5.7 Auto redial............................................................................................................. 39
10.6. Phone Settings........................................................................................................... 39
10.6.1 Auto Switch on/off................................................................................................. 39
10.6.2 Hotkeys................................................................................................................. 39
10.6.3 Language.............................................................................................................. 40
10.6.4 Display .................................................................................................................. 40
10.6.5 Date and time ....................................................................................................... 40
10.6.5.1 Set time...................................................................................................................... 40
10.6.5.2 Set date ..................................................................................................................... 40
10.6.5.3 Time zone .................................................................................................................. 40
10.6.5.4 Daylight Saving.......................................................................................................... 41
10.7. Alarm clock................................................................................................................. 41
10.7.1 Snooze mode........................................................................................................ 41
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11 - CONTACTS..........................................................................................42
11.1. Settings ....................................................................................................................... 42
11.1.1 Delete all............................................................................................................... 42
11.1.2 Contacts select ..................................................................................................... 42
11.1.3 Copy to phone ...................................................................................................... 42
11.1.4 Groups setting ...................................................................................................... 42
11.2. Names list ................................................................................................................... 43
11.2.1 Adding contacts to the SIM phonebook................................................................ 43
11.2.2 Adding contacts in the phone phonebook ............................................................ 43
11.2.3 In the onboard phonebook.................................................................................... 43
11.2.4 In the SIM phonebook .......................................................................................... 43
11.2.5 In the onboard phonebook.................................................................................... 44
12 - CALL INFO ..........................................................................................45
12.1. Counters...................................................................................................................... 45
12.1.1 GPRS counters..................................................................................................... 45
12.1.2 GSM counters....................................................................................................... 45
12.2. Call list......................................................................................................................... 46
12.2.1 Reset .................................................................................................................... 46
12.2.2 Call list .................................................................................................................. 46
13 - GAMES ................................................................................................ 46
13.1. Brick games................................................................................................................ 46
14 - ICON & SYMBOLS ..............................................................................46
15 - PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................47
15.1. Radio waving .............................................................................................................. 47
15.2. Always switch off your phone…............................................................................... 47
15.3. Pacemakers ................................................................................................................48
15.4. Hearing aids................................................................................................................ 48
15.5. Improved performance .............................................................................................. 48
15.6. Battery information.................................................................................................... 48
15.7. Your mobile phone and your car.............................................................................. 49
15.8. EN 60950 Norm........................................................................................................... 49
15.9. Environmental care.................................................................................................... 49
16 - TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................50
16.1. The phone does not switch on .................................................................................50
16.2. The display shows BLOCKED when you switch on............................................... 50
16.3. The display shows IMSI failure................................................................................. 50
16.4. Your phone doesn’t return to the idle screen ......................................................... 50
16.5. The network symbol is not displayed...................................................................... 50
16.6. The display doesn’t respond to key presses.......................................................... 50
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16.7. Your battery seems to over heat ..............................................................................50
16.8. You can’t send text messages.................................................................................. 51
16.9. You can’t receive and / or store JPEG pictures...................................................... 51
16.10. The display shows SIM failure .............................................................................. 51
16.11. The display shows INSERT YOUR SIM CARD..................................................... 51
16.12. Your phone doesn’t work well in your car........................................................... 51
16.13. Your phone is not charging................................................................................... 51
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Your phone overview
Technology
GSM / GPRS 850/1800/1900
GSM / GPRS 900/1800/1900
Size 113 × 47 × 11.2mm
Volume
﹤60 cc
Display 65K color 1.8 TFT 128 × 160
Camera VGA, integrated
Memory
Flash 128M + Ram 32M
Support T-flash
Battery Li-lon 550 mAh
Autonomy
Talk: up to 2.8 hours
Standby: up to 300 hours
Basic Driver
Vocoders FR / EFR /AMR
Slim bar type
MP3 ringer, player
T-flash slot
Motion JPEG
High capacity phonebook storage
High capacity SMS storage
Handsfree
Recorder
Alarm clock, calculator
T9 input
End User Features
Mini USB
SMS
GPRS Class 10, Class B
WAP 2.0
MMS 1.2
Operator Features
SIM tool kit release 99
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Keys
Switch the phone on/off Pressing and holding Red key/Hang-up key
Enter your PIN code
Enter your PIN code using the keypad and press
[OK] or Left softkey to confirm.
Make a call
Enter the phone number on the keypad and press
Pick up key to dial.
Answer a call Press Pick up key when your phone rings.
End a call Press Red key/Hang-up key
Reject a call Press Red key/Hang-up key when your phone rings.
Adjust the earpiece volume Press the Up or Down volume keys.
Access to [Names List] Press Right Softkey in idle mode.
Access to [Call List]
Press Pick up key in idle mode. The Call List displays the
Calls missed, the Calls received and the Calls dialed.
Access to [Main Menu] Press [OK]or Left softkey [Menu] in the idle mode.
Access to [Profiles] Press Right key
Access to [Messages] Press Left key in Idle mode.
Access to [Camera] Press Up key in Idle mode.
Access to [Organizer] Press down key in Idle mode.
Softkeys
The left and right soft keys- located at the top of the keypad allow you to select the
corresponding options that appear on the screen immediately above them, including
during calls. The functions associated with these keys will vary according to the current
context.
1 - MAIN MENU
The Main Menu provides you access to all the different features of your mobile phone
presented in the form of 9 grids. In idle mode, press [OK] to access the Main Menu, and
then use the central navigation key – which directions are represented by the ▲, ▼, ◄,
►signs - to browse the icons and lists. When navigating in a list, a scroll bar located on
the right of the screen shows your current position in the list. Within lists, press Left
softkey to access the options related to the selected item, then press Right softkey to go
back one level.
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2 - GETTING STARTING
Please read the safety instructions in the "Precautions" section before use. To use your
phone, you must insert a valid SIM card supplied by a GSM operator or retailer. The SIM
card contains your subscription information, your mobile telephone number, and a
memory card in which you can store phone numbers and messages.
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by pressing and holding Red key/Hang-up key.
2. To remove the back cover, press on it then slide the cover downwards.
3. Remove the battery by pulling the edge outwards, then remove it by pulling it up from
the bottom. You may lose all your personal settings if you remove the battery when the
phone is switched on.
2.1. Inserting the SIM Card
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4. Inserting the SIM card
Insert the SIM card into the SIM card socket. Make sure that the notched corner is at the
top right and the golden contact area on the card is facing downward.
5. Reinstalling the battery.
Place the battery so that the tabs on its end align to the slots at the top of the phone. Press
the battery until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before
switching the phone on.
1. To turn on the phone, press and hold Red key/Hang-up key. You will have to enter a
PIN code. A PIN code is a 4- to 8-digit secret code for your SIM card. It is preconfigured
and communicated to you by your operator or retailer. If you enter an incorrect PIN code
three times, your SIM card will be blocked. To unblock it, you must request the PUK code
from your operator. When you switch on your mobile phone with your new SIM for the first
time, you will be asked for the following:
[Set date] To set the current date
[Set time] To set the current time
[Copy SIM names into the phone]
If your phone detects any names and
telephone numbers in the SIM card
phonebook, you will be asked if you want to
copy them into the on board phone book. If
you wish to copy the numbers, press OK,
otherwise press Cancel.
2. Welcome
The following appears when the phone is turned on:
2.2. Switching on the phone
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To switch off the phone, press and hold Red key/Hang-up key.
1. To Charge the battery with the Travel Adapter, with the battery in position on the phone,
plug the connector of the travel adapter into the connector slot on the right side of the
phone.
2. Keeping the adapter plugged into the mobile when the battery is fully charged will not
damage the battery. The only way to turn off the adapter is to unplug it.
3. Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. When you receive it, the battery is
partially charged and an alert will sound when the battery power gets low.
4. The battery symbol indicates the state of charging. During charging, the charge
indicators will scroll automatically. When all the scroll bars are steady the battery is fully
charged.
3 - CALL FUNCTIONS
1. In idle mode, enter the phone number using the keypad.
2. Correct the number by pressing Right softkey.
3. To dial, press Pick up key.
1. Using the phonebook, press Right softkey in idle mode to Names list.
2. Select a contact in the list and press Pick up key to dial the number. If using the
onboard phonebook and the contact you selected has more than one number, the number
identified as the default will automatically be dialed.
3. If this is not the number you want to call, select a different number.
2.3. Switching off the phone
2.4. Charging the Battery
3.1. Making a call in Idle mode
3.2. Making a call from Phonebook
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1. Press and hold the [*]key for the international prefix.
2. Enter the Country code, area code, and phone number, and then press the Pick up key
to dial.
End a call by pressing Red key/Hang-up key.
When receiving a call, the number of the caller may be displayed, depending on whether
or not the person calling has chosen to display his or her ID. If the number is stored in the
selected phonebook, then the corresponding name is displayed instead of the number.
1. Answer the call by pressing the Pick up key.
2. If you have selected Any Key Answer, you can accept a call by pressing any key
(except Red key/Hang-up key).
3.5.1 Call handsfree
For your own comfort and safety, keep the phone away from your ear when calling hands
free, especially when increasing the volume.
1. In idle mode, enter the phone number using the keypad or select a contact in the
phonebook.
2. Press [OK], or Left softkey [Options] then select Call Handsfree and then press [OK].
3. If you are already on the phone, press and hold the Pick up key to switch back and forth
between Handsfree modes.
During a call, press [OK] or Left softkey [Options] to access the following options.
3.6.1 Activate handsfree
This option allows you to use hands-free option.
3.3. Making an international call
3.4. Ending a call
3.5. Answering a call
3.6. Options during a call
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3.6.2 Mute or Unmute
Allows you to mute or unmute the microphone so that your caller cannot hear you.
3.6.3 Record dialogue
In most countries, recording telephone conversations is subject to legislation. We advise
you to notify the caller if you intend to record your conversation and only do so if they
agree.
1. To record a conversation during a call, select Record dialogue and press [OK].
2. Press [OK] again or Left softkey [Save] to end the recording: an edit window allows you
to assign a name to the recording when call is ended. If you select Mute and then Record
dialogue, only the caller’s voice is recorded.
You can make a second call during an active call or with a call on hold.
1. While on the phone, dial a number (or select a contact in the phonebook) and press
Pick up key. The first call is put on hold (the number is displayed on the bottom of the
screen) and the second number is dialed.
2. Press [OK] to access the following options:
•Switch calls to toggle between calls (you can also press Up key or Down key to switch
calls).
•Transfer to connect the two calls. You are disconnected when the transfer is completed.
•Conference to introduce the caller into a conference call.
1. When you receive a second call while already on the phone, the phone emits a beep
alert and the screen displays Call waiting. You can then:
Press Pick up key To answer the call (the first one is put on hold)
Press Red key/Hang-up key To reject the call.
Press [OK] Options
To open the options list. You can select End Call to
end the current call, then answer the incoming call.
2. To receive a second call, you must deactivate the Call forwarding for voice calls and
activate the Call Waiting.
If you are in a call and have one call on hold, you can also receive a third call. To do so,
you must either end one of the calls or introduce the new caller to a conference.
Press Red key/Hang-up key To reject the call.
3.7. Making a second call
3.8. Answering a second call
3.9. Answering a third call
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Press [OK] or Left softkey [Options]
To open the options list. You can select Accept
to answer the incoming call, or End call to end
the current call, then answer the incoming call.
This service is limited to two current communications (one active and one on hold).
4 - TEXT ENTRY
Text can be entered in editing screens in two different ways: by using T9® Predictive Text
Input or basic text input. The techniques for using these two methods are discussed
below.
T9® Predictive Text Input is an intelligent editing mode for entering text on a mobile phone.
It allows you to enter text more quickly by anticipating the word you want to enter based
on the keys you have pushed. You press once on the key corresponding to each letter
needed to spell a word and T9® suggests a word based on your keystrokes. If several
words are available, the first word in the list is displayed and highlighted. Press ▲/ ▼ or
Left softkey to browse the list and press [OK] to insert the word.
How to use it? Letters and symbols represented by each key are as follows:
to
To key in letters.
Left softkey or ▼ ▲
To browse the list of candidate words.
►[OK]
Press any of the three keys to insert the selected word
followed by a space.
Right softkey Short press to back space, press and hold to clear all text.
List 0 or symbol
Switch input method
List the symbols
Example: how to enter the word "home":
1. Press
, , and .The screen displays the first word of a list: Good.
2. Press ▲ or Left softkey to scroll and select Home.
3. Press[OK] or ► to confirm selection of the word Home.
4.1. T9® text English input
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