VTech A700 User Manual

Contents

Welcome

Getting started and everyday use

Messages

Special features

Preventing and solving problems

Thank you 2 Important safety information 2 Emergency calls 3

Preparing your phone 4 Making and answering calls 10 Your Phonebook 14

Voice mail 18 Text messages 19

Utilities 28 Phone security features 32 Network features 33

Care and maintenance 39 Troubleshooting 42 A700 Approved Accessories 43 IndexIndex

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Welcome

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Congratulations on purchasing the VTECH A700 mobile phone. Please read through this user guide, as it will be helpful in providing useful tips in the operation of your A700 mobile phone.

This guide is divided into four main chapters, each marked by the tabs shown along the edge of each page for quick location.

A full index is provided at the end of this guide.

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Please read the following notes to enable safe and efficient use of your mobile telephone

Do not use your phone if:

• you are driving. Always park the vehicle before making or answering calls.

• you are in a hospital or near sensitive medical equipment.

• you are in an aircraft.

• you are in a gas station or near any dangerous chemicals; sparks may cause fire.

• you are close to explosives or near a blasting site.

• you are in an area where its operation is prohibited or may cause interference or danger.

Take care when using your phone if:

• you have a pacemaker fitted. Always check with the manufacturer’s recommendations. In general, always keep your phone at least 20cm (8in) away from the pacemaker, never keep the phone in a breast pocket. Always use the ear opposite to where the pacemaker is fitted.

• you use a hearing aid, as interference may result. Consult with the manufacturer for possible alternatives.

• you use other personal medical devices. Always be safe and check with the manufacturer or your Doctor if in doubt.

• you have an airbag fitted to your vehicle. Never obstruct the airbag with any object, including your mobile phone.

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Emergency calls

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This phone allows you to communicate using radio waves. Because of this, connection cannot be guaranteed at all times. Therefore you should not solely rely on your phone for essential communications such as medical emergencies.

If you use your phone infrequently it is important to ensure that your phone is checked regularly, including battery charge.

To make an emergency call

1 Turn the phone on using the red key, 2 Ensure you have suitable network coverage, some

networks require a smart (SIM) card to be fitted prior

to emergency calls, 3 Dial the appropriate emergency number, 4 Press the green key and wait for someone to answer.

Alternatively, use the Emergency option within the Phonebook menu:

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, e to select

Phonebook, c to enter, 2 e to select Emergency call, c to display

Emergency call number, cto place call.

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Preparing your phonePreparing your phone

Preparing your phone

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Before you can begin making and answering calls, please take a moment to prepare your phone by completing the basic steps outlined in this section.

Within this mini-section

Inserting your smart (SIM) card ............................................ 4

Fitting and charging the battery ............................................... 5

Turning on and off ........................................................................ 7

Entering a PIN code ..................................................................... 7

Setting the date and time.......................................................... 7

Customizing your phone ........................................................... 8

Change Language ..................................................................... 8

Display contrast ........................................................................ 8

Battery saving............................................................................. 8

Alert tones .................................................................................. 8

Vibration alert ............................................................................ 9

Auto key lock............................................................................. 9

Manual key lock ....................................................................... 9

Hot keys ....................................................................................... 9

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Inserting your smart (SIM) card

Your phone will have been supplied with a smart card [SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card] from your service provider, if it has not already been inserted, do this now.

To insert the smart (SIM) card:

1 Remove the battery pack (see the next section). 2 Place

the smart (SIM) card, with the contact area downward and align the longest edge underneath the three tabs.

3 Insert

the smart (SIM) card down into the socket and slide across the metal locking clip so that the card is held firmly in place.

4 Replace the battery pack.

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To install the battery:

1 Insert the base of the

battery pack into the slot in the back of the phone.

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To remove the battery:

• Press and hold the locking latch at the top of the battery. While the latch is depressed, pull the top of the battery away from the phone.

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To charge the battery:

Note: Your phone can be switched on or off while charging.

1 Plug the lead from the charger to the bottom of the

phone – the connector will fit only one way (align the small notch on the connector with the front face of the phone),

2 Plug the charger body into a suitable power outlet.

Charging should start within two minutes

unless the battery is fully discharged in

which case it may take up to 20

minutes to begin charging.

The battery symbol in the top left corner of the display will alternate with the charging symbol -

The battery symbol indicates the level of charge:

Empty:

Once the battery is fully charged, the battery symbol will

Half full: Full:

show full charge and the charging indicator will cease.

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Note: The initial charge of the battery should be an overnight charge or at least a minimum of six hours.

To disconnect the charger lead:

1 Remove the charger body from the power outlet, 2 Grip the charger plug and BEND IT UP OR DOWN so

that it snaps away from the base of the phone.

Important: Never pull directly on the

cable, hold only the connector.

Important: Never pull directly

on the charger lead to

remove from the base of the phone.

Important: Never expose your phone or battery to high temperatures, i.e. direct sunlight in a car.

Switching on and off

To switch your phone on and off:

ON Press and release (. OFF Press and hold ( for 3 seconds.

When your phone switches on for the very first time, you may be prompted for a PIN code:

• To enter a valid PIN code – see Entering a PIN code

Entering a PIN code

Your smart (SIM) card may be protected by a PIN (Personal Identification Number), if so you will be prompted to enter it when you first switch on. The documentation from your service provider should indicate the current PIN code.

To enter your PIN:

1 Enter the PIN code using the numeric keys – the

display will show ‘#’ symbols instead of the numbers to avoid your code being seen by onlookers,

2 c or press ) to confirm the number. After a short

delay, your phone will join the network.

If you enter the wrong PIN code:

• a to clear any error. If you enter the wrong code

three times in succession, your smart (SIM) card becomes disabled. Contact your service provider to obtain a PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) which is a separate, longer code - refer to the Phone security features section.

Setting the time and date

If your phone has not previously been switched on (or has been unused for a long period), you will need to set the time and date.

To set the time and date:

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, c to enter, 3 e to select Time and Date, c to enter, 4 e to select Date, c to enter,

• The current setting is displayed - to alter the settings within each option:

• enter the numbers using the keypad, or

• b to increment a value,

• d to decrement a value,

• c to accept the value and move to the next

setting,

• a to move back to the previous setting.

5 When you have completed the Date option, access

Time to set that in the same manner.

6 Press ( to return to standby mode.

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Customizing your phone

Configure these settings to customize the phone to your needs.

Change Language

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, c to enter, 3 e to select the language, and c to enter, 4 e to select the required language, and c to apply.

Display contrast

Allows you to adjust the display to be readable in a variety of lighting and temperature conditions.

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, then Contrast, 3 e to select required contrast setting and c to apply.

Battery saving*

Allows you to conserve battery power by disabling the display and keypad backlight.

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, c to enter, 3 e to select Battery saving, c to enter, 4 e to select ON (or OFF) and c to apply.

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Alert tones

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, c to enter, 3 e to select Alert tones c to enter, 4 e to select the following: You can set the following:

• Deep silent – disables all alert and keypad tones.

You can also switch to this mode from the standby screen by pressing and holding * – the displayed in Deep silent mode,

• Ringer volume – sets the volume of the main alert

for incoming calls,

• Melodies – sets the alerts to use for a variety of

conditions:

• All cases – sets the same alert for all conditions,

• Number stored – sets the alert for incoming calls

from phone numbers stored in your Phonebook,

• Number not stored – sets the alert for incoming

calls from unknown phone numbers,

• Messages – sets the alert for incoming text

messages,

• Alarm – sets the melody for calendar alarms,

• Message waiting – sets the alert used when an

incoming text message is received.

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• Key tones – sets the sound played when a key is

pressed.

Vibration alert

Use the vibration alert when you need to receive calls without disturbing others, i.e. during meetings.

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, c to enter, 3 e to select Vibration, c to enter, 4 e to set vibration mode ON (or OFF), c to apply.

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Auto key lock

This feature automatically locks the keypad until you either receive a call, or press and hold #. The keypad is locked again after the incoming call ends, or after inactivity. The symbol is displayed when the keypad is locked. To set:

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, c to enter, 3 e to select Auto key lock, c to enter, 4 e to select ON (or OFF), c to apply.

Once set, press and hold # to unlock the keypad.

Manual key lock

You can manually lock and unlock the keypad at any time.

• Press and hold # to manually lock/unlock the keypad.

Hot keys

The hot key function allows you to quickly access a regularly used feature by pressing and holding just one key. Use the Hot Keys menu option to assign your chosen phone functions to the keys 2 to

To set Hot keys:

Shortcut for keys that have not yet been assigned: Press and hold the required key (2 to shows ‘Not programmed’. When the display then shows ‘Program hot key?’ c or press ) to confirm. Now go to step 4 below.

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, then Hot keys. The display will

show Key 2 and the current setting for that key,

3 e to select the required key (2 to 9) and c to

accept. A list of phone functions will be displayed,

4 e to select the required phone function and c to

apply that function to the key.

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Within this mini-section

Making a call .................................................................................. 10

Dialed incorrectly? ................................................................. 10

Ending a call .................................................................................. 10

Answering a call ........................................................................... 10

To decline or forward a call .............................................10

To invoke silent mode to avoid disturbance ........... 10

To adjust the earpiece volume during a call ........... 10

To mute the microphone during a call ...................... 11

Any key answer ............................................................................ 11

Auto answer ................................................................................... 11

Redialing numbers ..................................................................... 11

Auto redial ...................................................................................... 11

Viewing the Call log ................................................................... 12

Shortcut to access dialed and missed calls .............12

Making a second call ................................................................. 12

Answering a second call.......................................................... 13

Making international calls ......................................................... 13

Forwarding calls ............................................................................ 13

Call times and Call timer ......................................................... 14

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Your phone is ready to make and receive calls whenever a network name is shown on the display.

Note: Calls cannot be made or received when there is no network service, indicated by the lack of the on the display and possibly the text -

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Making a call

• Type the area code and number, then press ).

Dialed incorrectly?

• Click a to clear a single digit,

• Click and hold a to clear the whole number.

Ending a call

• Press (.

Answering a call

• When your phone rings, either press ) or c.

To decline or forward a call (forward to your Voice mail, if set):

• Press (, or a.

To set silent mode to avoid disturbance:

• Press and hold *.

To adjust the earpiece volume during a call:

• Use the volume buttons to the left of the display.

To mute the microphone during a call:

• Click c twice to switch mute on or off.

Any key answer

This feature allows you to answer incoming calls by pressing any key, except (. This can be useful when you want to take calls quickly without looking for the appropriate key.

To enable (or disable) any key answer mode:

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, c to enter, 3 e to select then Any Key Answer, c to enter 4 e to select ON (or OFF), c to apply.

Auto answer

This feature is used in conjunction with the personal handsfree kit for your phone and automatically answers incoming calls after a set number of rings.

Redialing numbers

To redial the last number called:

• Press ) twice.

To redial one of the last ten numbers dialed:

1 Press ) or depress joystick to view the dialed calls

list,

2 e to select the number to be redialed, ) to call.

To recall previous missed calls:

1 Press and hold ) to view the missed calls list, 2 e to select the number to be redialed, ) to call.

Auto Redial

This feature is designed to help you when numbers that you call are engaged. When enabled, Auto redial will attempt, over a 15 minute period, to make connection with an engaged number.

To switch Auto redial on (and off):

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Network, c to enter, 3 e to select Auto redial, c to enter, 4 e to select ON (or OFF ), c to apply.

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To stop Auto redial attempts:

• Press (

Note: If you make any other use of the phone while Auto redial is on, it will cancel Auto redial.

Viewing the Call Log

Records of all dialed calls plus all incoming calls can be accessed using the Call log.

Note: The number of calls stored depends upon your smart (SIM) card capacity. New calls replace records of the oldest calls.

To view the Call log:

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Call log, c to enter, 3 e to choose Missed calls, Received calls or Dialed

calls (select Delete to clear selected lists),

c to enter, 4 e to select the required number (or name), then

either:

• Press ) to dial, or

• c to view number, c for options:

• Save number – save number in your Phonebook,

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• Send message to – send an SMS text message

to the number,

• Call number – dial the number,

• Forward calls to – forward your calls to the

number.

Shortcut to access dialed and missed calls:

• Dialed calls - press ) or depress joystick

• Missed incoming calls - press and hold )

• Received calls - set and use a Hot key (see Hot keys)

Making a second call

During a call, you can put the call on hold and dial another number.

Note: your network must provide support for this feature.

To make a second call:

1 Press ) to put the current call on hold. 2 Enter new number, or e to select a Phonebook entry. 3 Press ) to call the new number.

To switch between calls:

• Press ) to switch between the two calls.

To end one call:

• Press ( to end the current call, and then ) to

retrieve the other call.

Answering a second call

Your phone allows you to accept a second incoming call, providing that you have a subscription to Call Waiting with your network. For more details see Answering a call earlier in this mini-section or Conference calls in the Special features section.

When a second call occurs:

• Press ) to place the first call on hold and answer

the new call, or

• Press ( to end the first call, and then answer, reject

or forward the new call.

Making international calls

Note: Your network may restrict international calls for new subscribers.

1 Press and hold 0 until Country is displayed, 2 e to select the required country name and c to

apply (or just enter the code if you know it),

• Expert tip: instead of scrolling through all the

country names, just press the key (repeatedly, if necessary) that represents the first letter of the required country, to show that part of the list.(eg. Press 444 to find countries which start with “i”)

3 Enter the area code followed by the phone number,

and press ) to call.

Call Forwarding

This service* allows you to set multiple call forwarding arrangements using the following factors:

• various phone conditions, e.g. when busy,

• different call types, e.g. voice, data, fax, all,

• separate, or combined forwarding destinations.

To activate Call Forwarding:

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Call Forward, and c to enter, 3 e to choose one of the options, and c to enter.

• Unconditional – Forwards all calls of the type(s) to

be selected in step 5 below - a displayed in the standby screen when this option is set,

• All unanswered – Forwards all calls that fall into any

of the three categories below,

• If busy – Forwards when phone is in another call,

• If no reply – Forwards any calls that you do not

answer.

• If not reachable – Forwards when phone is out of

coverage or switched off.

* Call Forward functions are network and smart (SIM)

card dependant. You may or may not be offered this service by your network provider.

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• Status check – Discovers current setup logged with

your network.

4 e to select Activate, Deactivate (to cancel an

existing setup) or Status check (to discover current

setup), c to proceed. 5 e to choose call type(s): Voice, Fax, Data or All. 6 e to select either Forward to voice mail or Other

number. c to proceed. 7a If Forward to voice mail was selected, then the calls

will be forwarded to your voice mail. 7b If Other number was selected, then e to select the

Call Forward number - either from the Phonebook or

enter from keypad. 8 c to confirm a summary of settings and initiate a

connection to register them with your network.

Call timer

Your phone keeps a record of all incoming and outgoing call durations.

To view call times:

1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Call Timer, c to enter, 3 e to select Time, c to enter, 4 e to select Last call, All calls out, All calls in, All

calls or Clear timers to reset all. c to apply.

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Store regular contact numbers in your Phonebook, with names, for quick dialing. When an incoming call is received from a stored number, the name is displayed before you answer the call.

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Adding a number and name ................................................. 14

Making a Phonebook call ........................................................ 16

Options for Phonebook entries ..................................... 16

Other Phonebook features .................................................... 16

Using the Phonebook menu ........................................... 16

Storing tones for automated phone services .......... 17

Phonebook shortcut ............................................................. 17

Adding a number and name

1 Enter the required area code and number with its

long distance prefix,

Note: you are recommended to include the international prefix for all entries, even in your own country so that the correct number will be dialed when you’re abroad - the prefix is ignored when you

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