VTech Mobile 80-5196-00 Single-mode Portable PCS GSM handset User Manual New manual covering new belt configuration

VTech Mobile (Asia) Limited Single-mode Portable PCS GSM handset New manual covering new belt configuration

New manual covering new belt configuration

ContentsWelcomeThank you 2Important safety information 2Emergency calls 3Getting started and everyday usePreparing your phone 4Making and answering calls 10Your Phonebook 14MessagesVoice mail 18Text messages 19Special featuresUtilities 28Phone security features 32Network features 33Preventing and solving problemsCare and maintenance 39Troubleshooting 42A700 Approved Accessories 43Index 44Getting started and everyday useMessagesSpecial featuresPreventing and solving problemsContents 1V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM1
Important safety informationPlease read the following notes to enable safe andefficient use of your mobile telephone.Do not use your phone if:• you are driving. Always park the vehicle before makingor answering calls.• you are in a hospital or near sensitive medicalequipment.• you are in an aircraft.• you are in a gas station or near any dangerouschemicals; sparks may cause fire.• you are close to explosives or near a blasting site.• you are in an area where its operation is prohibited ormay cause interference or danger.WelcomeThank youCongratulations on purchasing the VTECH A700 mobilephone. Please read through this user guide, as it will behelpful in providing useful tips in the operation of yourA700 mobile phone.This guide is divided into four main chapters, eachmarked by the tabs shown along the edge of each page forquick location.A full index is provided at the end of this guide.© Copyright 2002 VTech. All rights reserved.VTech is a trademark of VTech Holdings Ltd.Welcome2V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM2
Take care when using your phone if:• you have a pacemaker fitted. Always check with themanufacturers recommendations. In general, alwayskeep your phone at least 20cm (6in) away from thepacemaker, never keep the phone in a breast pocket.Always use the ear opposite to where the pacemakeris fitted.• you use a hearing aid, as interference may result.Consult with the manufacturer for possible alternatives.• you use other personal medical devices. Always playsafe and check with the manufacturer or your Doctor ifin doubt.• you have an airbag fitted to your vehicle. Neverobstruct the airbag with any object, including yourmobile phone.Emergency callsThis phone allows you to communicate using radio waves.Because of this, connection cannot be guaranteed at alltimes. Therefore you should not solely rely on yourphone for essential communications such as medicalemergencies.If you use your phone infrequently it is important toensure that your phone is checked regularly, includingbattery charge.To make an emergency call1 Turn the phone on using the red key,2 Ensure you have suitable network coverage, somenetworks require a smart (SIM) card to be fitted priorto 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 thePhonebook menu:1 From standby, c to enter the menu, e to selectPhonebook, c to enter,2e to select Emergency call, c to place the call.Remember to state your name, location and nature ofthe emergency to the operator.Welcome 3V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM3
Preparing your phoneBefore you can begin making and answering calls, pleasetake a moment to prepare your phone by completing thebasic steps outlined in this section.Within this mini-section !Inserting your smart (SIM) card ................................................4Fitting and charging the battery ..................................................5Turning on and off .............................................................................7Entering a PIN code ..........................................................................7Setting the date and time ..............................................................7Customizing your phone................................................................8Change Language ..........................................................................8Display contrast ..............................................................................8Battery saving ..................................................................................8Alert tones ........................................................................................8Vibration alert..................................................................................9Auto key lock ..................................................................................9Manual key lock.............................................................................9Hot keys .............................................................................................9Getting started and everyday useInserting your smart (SIM) cardYour phone will have been supplied with a smart card[SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card] from your serviceprovider, 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 Placethesmart(SIM)card,with thecontact areadownward andalign the longest edgeunderneath the three tabs.3 Insert the smart (SIM) card downintothesocketand slideacross themetal lockingclip so that the cardis held firmly in place,4 Replace the battery pack.Getting started and everyday use4V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM4
Installing and charging the batteryTo install the battery:1 Insert the base of thebattery pack into theslot in the back ofthe phone,2 Press thetop ofthebatteryto thephone sothat it locksinto place.To remove the battery:• Press and hold the locking latch at the top of thebattery. While the latch is depressed, pullthe top of the battery awayfrom thephone.5Getting started and everyday useV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM5
Note: The first initial charge of the battery should be anovernight 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 sothat it snaps away from the base of the phone.Important: Never pull directly on thecable, hold only the connector.Important: Never pulldirectly on the chargerTo charge the battery:Note: Your phone can be switched on or off whilecharging.1 Plug the lead from the charger to the bottom of thephone – the connector will fit only one way (align thesmall notch on the connector with the front face ofthe phone),2 Plug the charger body into a suitable poweroutlet. Charging should start within twominutes unless the battery is fullydischarged in which case it maytake up to 20 minutes tobegin charging.The batterysymbol in the topleft corner of thedisplay will alternate with the chargingsymbol - .The battery symbol indicates the level of charge:Empty: Half full: Full: Once the battery is fully charged, the battery symbol willshow full charge and the charging indicator will cease.lead toremove fromthe base of thephone.Important: Never expose yourphone or battery to high temperatures,i.e. direct sunlight in a car.Getting started and everyday use6V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM6
Switching on and offTo 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, youmay be prompted for a PIN code:• To enter a valid PIN code – see Entering a PIN codeEntering a PIN codeYour smart(SIM) card may be protected by a PIN (PersonalIdentification Number), if so you will be prompted to enterit when you first switch on. The documentation from yourservice provider should indicate the current PIN code.To enter your PIN:1 Enter the PIN code using the numeric keys – thedisplay will show ‘#’ symbols instead of the numbersto avoid your code being seen by onlookers,2c or press ) to confirm the number. After a shortdelay, your phone will join the network.If you enter the wrong PIN code:•a to clear any error. If you enter the wrong codethree times in succession, your smart (SIM) cardbecomes disabled. Contact your service provider toobtain a PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) which is aseparate, longer code - refer to the Phone securityfeatures section.Setting the time and dateIf your phone has not previously been switched on (orhas been unused for a long period), you will need to setthe time and date.To set the time and date:1From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Settings, c to enter,3e to select Time and Date, c to enter,4e to select Date, c to enter,• The current setting is displayed - to alter thesettings 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 nextsetting,•a to move back to the previous setting.5 When you have completed the Date option, accessTime to set that in the same manner.6 Press ( to return to standby mode.7Getting started and everyday useV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM7
Customizing your phoneUse these settings to make your phone work to suit you.Change Language1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Settings, c to enter,3e to select the language, and c to enter4e to select the required language, and c to apply.Display contrastAllows you to adjust the display to be readable in a varietyof lighting and temperature conditions.1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Settings, then Contrast,3e to select required contrast setting and c to apply.Battery saving*Allows you to conserve battery power by disabling thedisplay and keypad backlight.1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Setting, c to enter,3e to select Battery Saving, c to enter,4e to select ON (or OFF) and c to apply.* Version dependentAlert tones1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Settings, c to enter,3e to select Alert Tones c to enter,4e 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 standbyscreen by pressing and holding * – the iconis displayed in Deep silent mode,•Ringer volume – sets the volume of the main alertfor incoming calls,•Melodies – sets the alerts to use for a variety ofconditions:•All cases – sets the same alert for all conditions,•Number stored – sets the alert for incoming callsfrom phone numbers stored in your Phonebook,•Number not stored – sets the alert for incomingcalls from unknown phone numbers,•Messages – sets the alert for incoming textmessages,•Alarm – sets the melody for calendar alarms,•Message waiting – sets the alert used when anincoming text message is received.Getting started and everyday use8V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM8
•Key tones – sets the sound played when a key ispressed.Vibration alertUse the vibration alert when you need to receive callswithout disturbing others, i.e. during meetings.1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Settings, c to enter,3e to select Vibration, c to enter,4e to set vibration mode On or Off, c to apply.• is displayed when vibration mode is selected.Auto key lockThis feature automatically locks the keypad until you eitherreceive a call, or press and hold #. The keypad is lockedagain 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,2e to select Settings, then Auto key lock,3e to select ON (or OFF), c to apply.Once set, press and hold # to unlock the keypad.Manual key lockYou can manually lock and unlock the keypad at any time.• Press and hold # to manually lock/unlock the keypad.Hot keysThe hot key function allows you to quickly access aregularly used feature by pressing and holding just onekey. Use the Hot Keys menu option to assign your chosenphone functions to the keys 2 to 9.To set Hot keys:Shortcut for keys that have not yet been assigned: Pressand hold the required key (2 to 9) until the displayshows ‘Not programmed’. When the display then shows‘Program hot key?’ c or press ) to confirm. Now goto step 4 below.1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Settings, then Hot keys. The display willshow Key 2 and the current setting for that key,3e to select the required key (2 to 9) and c toaccept. A list of phone functions will be displayed,4e to select the required phone function and c toapply that function to the key.9Getting started and everyday useV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM9
Making and answering callsWithin this mini-section !Making a call .......................................................................................10Dialed incorrectly?.....................................................................10Ending a call .......................................................................................10Answering a call ................................................................................10To decline or forward a call ................................................10To invoke silent mode to avoid disturbance............10To adjust the earpiece volume during a call............10To mute the microphone during a call........................11Any key answer ................................................................................11Auto answer ........................................................................................11Redialing numbers .........................................................................11Auto Redial ..........................................................................................11Viewing the Call Register.............................................................12Shortcut to access dialed and missed calls ..............12Making a second call .....................................................................12Answering a second call .............................................................13Making international calls ............................................................13Forwarding calls ................................................................................13Call times and charges .................................................................14Your phone is ready to make and receive calls whenever anetwork name is shown on the display.Note: Calls cannot be made or received when there is nonetwork service, indicated by the lack of the symbolon the display and possibly the text - Network search.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.Getting started and everyday use10V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM10
To mute the microphone during a call:• Click c twice to switch mute on or off.Any key answerThis feature allows you to answer incoming calls bypressing any key, except (. This can be useful whenyou want to take calls quickly without looking for theappropriate key.To enable (or disable) any key answer mode:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Settings, c to enter,3e to select then Any Key Answer, c to enter4e to select ON (or OFF), c to apply.Auto answerThis feature is used in conjunction with the personalhandsfree kit for your phone and automatically answersincoming calls after a set number of rings.Redialing numbersTo redial the last number called:• Press ) twice.To redial one of the last ten numbers dialed:1 Press ) to view the dialed calls list,2e to select the number to be redialled, ) to call.To recall previous missed calls:1 Press and hold ) to view the missed calls list,2e to select the numberto be redialed, ) to call.Auto RedialThis feature is designed to help you when numbers thatyou call are engaged. When enabled, Auto Redial willattempt, over a 15 minute period, to make connectionwith an engaged number.To switch Auto Redial on (and off):1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Network, c to enter,2e to select Autoredial, c to enter,4e to select ON (or OFF), c to apply.11Getting started and everyday useV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM11
To stop Auto Redial attempts:• Press (Note: If you make any other use of the phone while AutoRedial is on, it will cancel Auto Redial.Viewing the Call LogRecords of all dialed calls plus all incoming calls can beaccessed using the Call register.Note: The number of calls stored depends upon yoursmart (SIM) card capacity. New calls replace records ofthe oldest calls.To view the Call log:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Call log, c to enter,3e to choose Missed calls, Received calls or Dialedcalls (select Delete to clear selected lists),c to enter,4e to select the required number (or name), theneither:• Press ) to dial, or•c for options:•Save number – save number in your Phonebook,•Send message to – send an SMS text messageto the number,•Call number – dial the number,•Forward calls to – forward your calls to thenumber.Shortcut to access dialed and missed calls:•Dialed calls - press )•Missed incoming calls - press and hold )•Received calls - set and use a hotkey (see Hot keys)Making a second callDuring a call, you can put the call on hold and dialanother 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 ) toretrieve the other call.Getting started and everyday use12V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM12
Answering a second callYour phone allows you to accept a second incoming call,providing that you have a subscription to Call Waiting withyour network. For more details see Answering a callearlier in this mini-section or Conference calls in theSpecial features section.When a second call occurs:• Press ) to place the first call on hold and answerthe new call, or• Press ( to end the first call, and then answer, rejector forward the new call.Making international callsNote: Your network may restrict international calls for newsubscribers.1 Press and hold 0 until Country is displayed,2e to select the required country name and c toapply (or just enter the code if you know it),•Expert tip: instead of scrolling through all thecountry names, just press the key (repeatedly, ifnecessary) that represents the first letter of therequired 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 ForwardingThis service* allows you to set multiple call forwardingarrangements using the following factors:• various phone conditions, e.g. when busy,• different call types, e.g. voice, data,• separate, or combined forwarding destinations.Note: Your Voice mail setting counts as a forwardingoption.To activate Call Forwarding:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Call Forward, and c to enter,3e to choose one of the options, and c to enter.•Unconditional – Forwards all calls of the type(s) tobe selected in step 5 below - a symbol isdisplayed in the standby screen when this option isset,•All unanswered – Forwards all calls that fall into anyof the three categories below,•If busy – Forwards when phone is in another call,•If no reply – Forwards any calls that you do notanswer.* Call Forward functions are network and smart (SIM)card dependant. You may or may not be offered thisservice by your network provider.13Getting started and everyday useV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM13
•If not reachable – Forwards when phone is out ofcoverage or switched off,•Status check – Discovers current setup logged withyour network.4e to select Activate, Deactivate (to cancel an existingsetup) or Status check (to discover current setup),c to proceed.5e to choose call type(s): Voice, Fax, or Both.6e to select the Call Forward number – either fromthe Phonebook or enter from keypad.7c to confirm a summary of settings and initiate aconnection to register them with your network.Call timer Your phone keeps a record of all incoming and outgoingcall durations.To view call times:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Call Timer, c to enter,2e to select Time, c to enter,3e to select Last call, All calls out, All calls in orClear timers to reset all. c to apply.Your PhonebookStore regular contact numbers in your Phonebook, withnames, for quick dialling. When an incoming call isreceived from a stored number, the name is displayedbefore you answer the call.Within this mini-section !Adding a number and name.................................................... 14Making a phonebook call ........................................................... 16Options for Phonebook entries........................................ 16Other Phonebook features........................................................ 16Using the Phonebook menu.............................................. 16Storing tones for automated phone services .......... 17Phonebook shortcut ................................................................ 17Adding a number and name1 Enter the required area code and number with itslong distance prefix,Note: you are recommended to include theinternational prefix for all entries, even in your owncountry so that the correct number will be dialedwhen you’re abroad - the prefix is ignored when youGetting started and everyday use14V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM14
are in the same country - see ‘Making InternationalCall’ in the previous chapter for details on enteringthe required prefix(es),2c twice - display shows Enter name,3 Enter the name using the keypad as outlined below,4c to save the completed entry in your Phonebook.To enter a name:1 Press the keypad button that shows the requiredletter - the first one of the letters printed on thebutton will be displayed (other character choicesfor that button are shown at the top of the display).2 If the first letter is not the one required, press thesame button repeatedly until the required letter isdisplayed – you may need to practice thistechnique as the letter is selected one second afterthe button was last pressed (a to delete amistake).3 Repeat the above process for each letter to build aname, with the aid of the following special features:•Spaces - 1 to insert a space,•Move cursor - Click e to move the cursor back/forward through the text, hold e to go to thestart or end,•Case shift - Press * before a required buttonto shift between upper and lower case (the arrowin the lower left corner of the display shows thecase setting - down for lower case, up for uppercase). The initial letter is automatically capitalized,•Shift/number lock – Press and hold * tochange between normal case (outline arrow inlower left corner of the display), upper case shiftlock (solid arrow) and number lock (1 in a box)for entering a series of numbers,•Delete - Click a to delete a character, hold ato delete the whole name,•International characters - Numbers andInternational characters appear after the standardcharacters shown on each button,•Punctuation characters - Use 0 and # toprovide special characters:•0 provides . , 0 ? ! ” : ; @ £ $ ¥ ( ) < > _•# provides . # * + / - = & %•Max. characters - The maximum number ofcharacters is determined by your smart (SIM)card and the counter in the lower left cornershows the characters used.15Getting started and everyday useV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM15
Making a phonebook call1 From standby, e to enter your Phonebook,2 Locate the required entry:•e through the list to locate, or• use the keypad to enter the first letter (pressrepeatedly until required letter is displayed in thelower right corner), then e to locate the entry,3) to call.Options for Phonebook entriesA number of options are available for each entry withinyour Phonebook:1 From standby, e to enter your Phonebook,2e to select the required entry, c to enter,3c to view the entry options:•View entry – displays the number and then thename of the entry,•Delete entry – removes the entry from yourPhonebook,•Edit number – allows the stored number to bechanged,•Edit name – allows the entry name to be changed,•Send a message – send a text message to thenumber stored in the entry,•Send by SMS – transmit the Phonebook entrydetails as a text message to another contact in yourPhonebook, or a new number,•Call Forward – Call forward incoming calls to thenumber stored in the entry,•Dial – make a call to the number stored in theentry.Other Phonebook featuresUsing the Phonebook menu• From standby, c twice to enter the Phonebook menuitem. The following items are available:•Search – create, call or change an entry,•Edit – create a new entry,•Own Number – enter your own mobile number, incase you forget it,Getting started and everyday use16V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM16
•Capacity – shows Phonebook space available fornew entries,•Emergency call – provides the standard networkemergency call number,Storing tones for automated phone servicesIf you regularly call automated phone systems, switch-boards or answering machines, you can use yourPhonebook to store the tones that operate these services:1 From standby, enter the standard area code andphone number,2 Press and hold 0 until w is displayed (meaningWait for connection),3 Type the digits that represent the tones,• Optionally, press and hold 0 until p is displayed(meaning Pause), this gives the automated systemtime to process the other numbers before sendingmore.4c twice to save the sequence and then enter aname as discussed earlier.17Getting started and everyday usePhonebook shortcutEach number saved in the phonebook can be quicklyaccessed using the keypad to enter the location number(up to 3 digits) followed by #.The location number is shown whenever you use Viewentry to review a phonebook entry:It is the number seen on the bottom right of the display.In the display example above, the location number is 12.To quickly access this phone number, press 1 2#.After this you can press ) to dial the number.Number233 122212V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM17
Voice mail Most networks provide an answering service (subscriptioncharges may apply), which lets callers leave voicemessages when:• your phone is switched off, or temporarily out ofcoverage,• you don’t answer,or• you’re engaged (unless you use a call waiting option).Your provider may set up the Voice mail serviceautomatically, if not, you need to follow the steps givennext.Within this mini-section !Setting up voice mail ....................................................................18Listening to voice mail ...........................................................19Setting up voice mailTo set the voice mail number:Shortcut when the voice mail number has not been set:Press and hold 1 until the display shows ‘Enter voicemail’. Now go to step 4 below.1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Voice mail, c to enter,3e to choose Setup voice mail, c to enter.4The icon will be displayed so that you canchoose how to set the Voice mail number advised byyour network:•from your Phonebook - e to choose the voicemail number,or•from the keypad - enter the voice mail number.5c to accept and c to confirm the Save changes?prompt.Note: With some networks you may need to call adifferent mailbox number when abroad.Messages18MessagesV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM18
Listening to voice mailDepending on your network and its configuration, you maybe notified about new voice mail messages by a textmessage or by a call. You then need to instruct yourphone to listen to the message(s):To hear your voicemail message(s):• Press and hold 1.If “Voice mail number not set” is displayed, then you haveto set the voice mail number. See Setting up voice mail.Text messagesWithin this mini-section !Text messages................................................................................... 20Creating text messages ................................................................ 20To enter text ................................................................................. 21Using predictive text ...................................................................... 22Reading text messages ................................................................ 24To read a new incoming message ................................. 24To read (and use) previous messages ...................... 24Inbox Message options.......................................................... 24Outbox Message options ...................................................... 24Phone number in messages ............................................. 25Message memory space............................................................. 25To check available space ...................................................... 25Text message settings................................................................... 2619MessagesV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:37 PM19
When you create messages on your phone, they are sentto a centralized service centre using a special phonenumber supplied by your network. Once received at theservice centre, the message is then transmitted over thenetwork to your intended recipient.Note: when creating or reading a text message you canuse the volume buttons to the left of the display toincrease or decrease the text size for easy reading.Creating text messages1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Messages, c to enter,3e to Write message, c to enter,You have a choice:• Start a completely fresh message - e to selectCreate new, c to enter,or• Use predefined text as the basis for your message -e to Use predefined, c to enter,•e to select the required message, c toconfirm,4 Enter your message using the keypad (discussed in‘Type text’ on the next page), then c to confirm,Note: your phone includes a word prediction featureto help you to enter text more quickly - please referCell broadcast ....................................................................................26[1] To define your channel list.........................................26[2] To switch a channel on (or off) ...............................27[3] To enable (or disable) cell broadcast .................27Saving and forwarding broadcast messages .............27Text messages (or Short Messaging Service, SMS) providea useful, and low cost, way to share information. The textmessages supported by your phone fall into twocategories:• Information sent from one mobile phone user toanother,or• Information sent by the network to mobile phoneusers within a certain area. This is called cell broadcastand can include local information with relevance toyour current vicinity. There may be networksubscription charges for some services.Messages20V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM20
to the section ‘Using predictive text’ for details.5 When your message is complete, either:• Press ), or•c to view the message menu and then c againto select Validate.The message menu will be displayed.6 You now have a choice:• Send the message immediately - c to selectSend, or• Save the message to send (or re-edit) later - e toselect Save, c to enter,7 The icon will be displayed so that you canchoose how to address the message:• Send to an entry in your Phonebook - e to choosethe required recipient,or• Send to a number entered on the keypad - enterthe full number (including area code) of yourrecipient.8 If you chose Save, the message will be stored readyto be sent at another time - access the Outbox tosend the message.If you chose Send, the message will be sent to yournetwork, where attempts will be made to deliver it toyour recipient. The ‘Message Sent’ response meansthat your network service centre has received it – itdoes not guarantee that your message has beensuccessfully delivered to your recipient.Note: If your message is not sent, you will be offeredRetry. If this fails, check that your Message CentreNumber is correct. See section “Text message setting”and set correct message centre number using Servicecentre sub menu.To enter text:1 Press the keypad button that shows the requiredletter - the first of the letters, printed on the button,will be displayed (other character choices for thatbutton are also shown on the display).2 If the first letter is not the one required, press thesame button repeatedly until the required letter isdisplayed – you may need to practice this technique21MessagesV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM21
as the letter is selected one second after the buttonwas last pressed (a to delete a mistake).3 Repeat the above process for each letter to buildeach word, with the aid of the following specialfeatures:•Spaces - 1 to insert a space,•Move cursor - Click e to move the cursor back/forward through the text, hold e to go to the startor end,•Case shift - Press * before a required button toshift between upper and lower case (the arrow inthe lower left corner of the display shows the casesetting - down for lower case, up for upper case).The initial letter is automatically capitalized,•Shift/number lock – Press and hold * to changebetween normal case (outline arrow in lower leftcorner of the display), upper case shift lock (solidarrow) and number lock (1 in a box) for entering aseries of numbers,•Delete - Click a to delete a character, hold a todelete the whole message,•International characters - Numbers and Interna-tional characters appear after the standard charactersshown on each button,•Punctuation characters - Use 0 and # toprovide special characters:•0 provides . , 0 ? ! ” : ; @ £ $ ¥ ( ) < > _•# provides . # * + / - = & %•Max. characters - Each message can have amaximum of 160 characters (the counter x/160 inthe lower left corner shows the characters used).•Phonebook entries - You can insert numbers storedin your Phonebook:1c to view message options, e to selectPhonebook, c to enter,2e to select required Phonebook entry, c toinsert.Using predictive textYour phone includes an intelligent word predictor thathelps you to write messages more quickly. Using thepredictor means that you do not need to repeatedly presskeys to achieve the required characters of each word.Messages22V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM22
To switch the predictor ON or OFF:Within the message editor, either:•c to view the message menu, e to choose Changeedit mode, c to enter,or• Press and hold # until the A icon appears(predictor ON) or disappears (predictor OFF) at thefoot of the display.Note: you can switch the predictor on or off at anystage during the message editing process.To enter words using the predictor:Begin entering a word - for each character, press the keycontaining that character only once.As you enter each character, the predictor calculates all ofthe words that might be formed using that combination ofkeypresses. The predictor’s current ‘best guess’ isdisplayed in the top left corner of the display and thenumber of possible words are shown at the bottom of thescreen.•e to scroll through other guesses,•c to accept the current guess,•a to delete the last typed character.If a match cannot be found:If the predictor cannot find a match for the characters thatyou have entered, it will display Unknown word. Theentered characters are then shown isolated from theremaining message and you are prompted to Type newword.• Type the word out in full using the normal method ofmultiple key presses to achieve the exact characters.•c to accept the entered word and return to the mainmessage editor. This word is then added to thedictionary for future use.When the message is complete:Send the message as normal. See step 5 of the sectionCreating text messages for further details.To change the predictor language:The predictor uses the phone’s default language, however,it can be set separately:1 From within the message editor, c to view themessage options,2e to choose Language, c to enter.3e to select required language, c to enter.23MessagesV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM23
Reading text messagesWhen a new text message is received, your phone willalert you in the following ways:• using the current messages melody or vibrator (seeText message settings for more details).• for a short while the display will show the beginning ofthe message along with the number of the sender,• if you do not acknowledge and read through themessage, then the display will change to showMessages and the icon on the top row.To read a new incoming message:1 From screen indicating the new message, c to openthe new message,2e to scroll through the message,3c to view message options (see Message optionson the next page).To read (and use) previous messages:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Messages, c to enter, then chooseeither:• previously received messages - e to select Inbox,c to enter.• previously sent or saved messages - e to selectOutbox, c to enter.3e to select required message, c to open,4e to scroll through the message,5c to view message options (see Message optionson the next page).Message OptionsInbox Message options• Within a received message, c to view options,• Delete – remove the message from memory,•Reply – send a reply to the sender of the message,•Forward – forward the message to a new recipient,• Call sender – phone the person who sent themessage,• Save sender – add the sender’s number to yourPhonebook,• Active number – call, save, send a message to, orforward (divert) calls to a phone number shown inthe message,Outbox Message options• Within a created message, c to view options,• Delete – remove the message from memory,Messages24V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM24
•Send – send the message to a recipient from yourPhonebook or whose mobile number you know,•Modify – edit the current message,• Commands:•Status inquiry – view network status and deliveryinformation for the message,•Del. if not delivered – prevents continualmessage delivery retries by the service centrewhen the recipient is unavailable.•Activate auto report – requests confirmation thatthe message has been delivered,•Deactivate auto report – cancels the request fordelivery confirmation.Phone numbers in messagesWhen reading text messages that contain one or morephone numbers, you can easily call or save the number(s).To use a number embedded in a text message:1 Within a message, c to view options,2e to select Active number,• If there are two or more numbers, e to choose,3c to enter. You now have a choice:• To call the number: Press ),• To save the number: c twice to select Save number,• To send a message to the number, or forward yourincoming calls (divert) to it: c and then e tochoose the relevant option.Message memory spaceStorage space for messages is limited (determined byyour SIM card), therefore you are advised to delete asmany messages as possible. The receipt of new messagesmay be affected if the storage becomes full, however, yourphone will provide a warning.To check available space:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Messages, then choose Capacity.• If the Used figure is nearing the Capacity setting thenview the messages as discussed earlier and deleteany that are no longer required.25MessagesV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM25
Text message settingsA selection of general settings are associated with textmessaging, the most important of which is the messagingservice centre number for your network. Generally thisnumber is pre-installed on your SIM card.To access text message settings:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Messages, then Settings, the followingoptions are available:•Service centre – the number to which your textmessages are sent for transmission,•Validity period – the time period that your networkshould continue to try delivering messages,•Message type – converts and sends messages asemail, fax, etc. subject to network support,•Delivery report – notifies you when each messageis received, or gives the reason why not – theremay be a charge for this service,•Same centre reply – routes a reply to you messagevia your own message centre,•Melody – sets the sound used to announceincoming messages.Cell broadcastYour network may provide cell broadcast features wherenews, travel information and special offers in your currentvicinity are sent to your phone using text messages. If yousubscribe to such a service, your network informs you ofthe available channels, of which you can choose any five.Activating cell broadcast involves three main steps:• [1] Define your channel list,• [2] Switch each channel on,• [3] Enable the cell broadcast feature.Note: Monitoring cell broadcasts reduces standby batterytime.[1] To define your channel list:Before you can receive cell broadcast information, youneed to select which channel(s) to monitor. To do this:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Messages, then Cell broadcast, thenChannel list,• the display will show an Add entry option and alsolist any current channels.Messages26V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM26
3e to select Add entry, c to enter.• If channel 50 (the most common channel) is notalready in the list, it will be proposed,4e to select the proposed channel, or a to reject itand type a different channel number as advised byyour network, c to enter.Note: You now need to switch on the chosen channel(s):[2] To switch a cell broadcast channel on (or off):1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Messages, then Cell broadcast, thenChannel list,3e to select the required channel, c to enter,4e to select On (or Off, or Delete to remove), c toconfirm.•a symbol is shown next to each enabledchannel.Note: You now need to enable the cell broadcast feature:[3] To enable (or disable) the cell broadcast feature1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Messages, then Cell broadcast, thenReceive CB,3e to select On (or Off), c to confirm.Saving and forwarding broadcast messagesYour phone retains the first page of the most recentbroadcast per channel, however, this data is erased whenyou switch off. As with any other text message, you cansave broadcast messages or send (forward) them tosomeone else.27MessagesV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM27
UtilitiesWithin this mini-section !Calculator ..............................................................................................29To use the calculator...............................................................29Currency Converter ........................................................................29To configure the currency converter.............................29To use the currency converter .........................................30Calendar ................................................................................................30To open the calendar .............................................................30To add an entry ..........................................................................30To edit an entry ..........................................................................31Games* ..................................................................................................32* Version dependentYour phone provides the following useful applications:•Calculator – provides basic calculation facilities -including addition, subtraction, multiplication anddivision.•Currency Converter – as an integral part of thecalculator, this function allows you to quickly convertamounts between currencies.•Calendar – allows you to plan your activities and viewthem on a day, week or month basis.•Games* – a selection of games are provided for yourenjoyment. On-screen playing instructions areincluded with each game.Special featuresSpecial features28V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM28
CalculatorTo use the calculator:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Extra, c to enter,3e to select Calculator, c to enter,4 Displays shows Enter number – enter your firstnumber, c to enter,5e to choose between suggested operators, c toenter,6 Display shows Enter number – enter your secondnumber, c to enter,7 Display shows the Result.Note: On subsequent calculations, e to scroll up andselect the results or operands from previous calculations.Note: Press # to enter a decimal point.Currency ConverterYour phone includes a currency converter funtion withinthe Calculator. To use the converter, you first need todefine a domestic currency (your home currency), aforeign currency and the exchange rate between the two.To configure the currency converter:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Extra, then Calculator,3 Display shows Enter number, c to display theoperators list, i.e. +, -, x, etc.4e to select Exchange rate, c to enter. The displayshows Domestic - now select your home country.5e to enter the list of countries (if a country isalready set, first use a to delete the three digitcountry code) You can now select the requiredcountry. To do this, either:29Special featuresV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM29
•e to scroll through the list of countries, c toselect the one that is highlighted, or• Use the keypad to select the initial letter of yourcountry - press the appropriate number keyrepeatedly until the required letter is displayed inthe lower right corner of the display. The list willmove to selected letter, then use e to scrollfurther and c to select the highlighted country.6c to advance to the Foreign country setting. Use thesame procedure as for the Domestic setting - seestep 5.7c to advance to the Exchange rate setting. Use thekeypad to enter the exchange rate between yourchosen domestic and foreign currencies. Press # toenter a decimal point.Note: The entered exchange rate must representthe value of the foreign currency relative to 1.00 ofyour domestic currency.8c to set the entered exchange rate and c again toconfirm the setting. The exchange rate will be savedand you can now use the currency converter.To use the currency converter:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Extra, then Calculator,3 Displays shows Enter number, use the keypad toenter the amount to be converted, c to confirm.4e to select either: To domestic or To foreign asrequired, c to confirm.5 The display shows the amount in both the foreign anddomestic currencies.CalendarTo open the calendar:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Extra, c to enter,3e to select Calendar, c to enter,• The calendar provides day, week, month, capacityand entry views, all of which allow you to create newentries.4e to select a view (day, week or month), c toenter.To add an entry:1 From within the day view (see above),c to view options,2e to select Add entry, c to enter,Special features30V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM30
3e to choose an event type, c to enter,4e to choose the frequency – Once, Daily, Weekly, c to enter,5e to configure, if applicable, one or more timingdetails: Start time, Stop time, Date,6 Use the keypad letters to type your comments,c to enter.Note: When an appointment or reminder entry is due, analert will be sounded accompanied by the icon and asummary on the display. If the phone is switched offwhen an alert becomes due, you will receive it when younext switch on.To edit an entry:1 Locate the entry to be edited, either:• From within the day view (see previous page),c to view options, or• If you have numerous entries, using the Entry list,2e to select the required entry, c to enter – thefollowing options are available:•View item – displays a summary of the chosenentry,•Modify – allows you to change any aspect of thechosen entry,•Postpone – allows you to delay the timing of thechosen entry,•Delete – removes the chosen entry from thecalendar,31Special featuresV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM31
Games*To use the games:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Extra, c to enter,3e to select Games, c to enter,4 A selection of games are listed, e to select therequired game.• For instructions on how to play the selected game,select the Help option.* Version dependentPhone security featuresYour phone can optionally use the security codes, PIN andPIN2, stored in your SIM card to control access to certainfeatures, such as the Restricted Phonebook (see YourPhonebook section) and the call charge limit (see Calltimes and charges). You can choose to change your PINcodes and also to enable/disable their use.Note: The use of PIN2 is dependant on your networkoperator and the SIM card in use.Changing your PIN or PIN2 codesNote: your PIN code must be enabled before it can bechanged, you will be prompted to enable it if it iscurrently disabled.To change your PIN or PIN2 code(s):1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Settings, then Security,3e to choose either Change PIN or Change PIN2,4 Type the current code and c (or )), to enter,5 Type the new code (# is displayed for each number)and c to enter,6 Re-type the new code as confirmation and c toenter.Special features32V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM32
Switching your PIN on (and off)Note: Disabling your PIN code is not recommended.To switch your PIN code on (or off):1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Settings, c to enter,2e to select Security, c to enter,4e to select Enable PIN (or Disable PIN),5 Type the PIN code and c to enter.If your SIM becomes blockedFor security purposes, if the wrong PIN code is enteredthree times in succession, your SIM card is automaticallyblocked. You will need to contact your service provider inorder to obtain a PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) which isa separate, longer security code.Network featuresNetwork features are services that are provided by yournetwork and fully supported by your phone.Note: Some network features may require additionalsubscription charges. Contact your network provider formore details.Within this mini-section !Call waiting ........................................................................................... 34To switch call waiting on (and off) ................................. 34Call barring ........................................................................................... 34To set call barring ...................................................................... 34Conference calls ............................................................................... 35To start a conference call ..................................................... 35To manage a conference call ............................................ 35SIM toolkit functions ...................................................................... 36Service dialing numbers............................................................. 36Withholding your number .......................................................... 37To set (or reset) number withholding ......................... 3733Special featuresV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM33
Alternative networks.......................................................................38To change the network currently in use .....................38The preferred networks list ................................................38To edit the preferred networks list ................................38Call waitingProvides an alert, while you are in a call, when a secondincoming call is received so that you can decide to take,call forward or decline it.To switch call waiting on (and off):1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Network, c to enter,3e to select Services, c to enter,4e to select Call waiting, c to enter,5e to select Activate (or Deactivate), then c toconfirm,• Confirmation of the new setting will be receivedfrom your network,• Choose the Status check option if you are unsure ofthe current setting.Call barringAllows you to prevent certain types of call being made toor from your phone. This service requires the use of aspecial barring password that is provided by your network.Note: Calls to recognized emergency numbers, are neverbarred.To set call barring:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Network, c to enter,3e to select Services, c to enter,4e to select Barring, c to enter,5e to select Outgoing call or Incoming call, then cto enter, you have the following options:• Outgoing calls:•All – prevents all outgoing calls, exceptemergency calls,•International – prevents any international callsbeing made,•Int. except home – prevents any internationalcalls being made except to your network’s homecountry (while abroad),•Status check – determines any current settings.Special features34V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM34
• Incoming calls:•All – prevents all incoming calls,•When roaming – prevents all incoming callswhen you are not registered with your homenetwork (i.e. when roaming),•Status check – determines any current settings.6e to choose the required option, then c toconfirm and c to activate,• Confirmation of the new setting will be receivedfrom your network.Conference callsConference calls allow more than two people to talk in acommon connection. You need two separate calls to begina conference, these can both be outgoing, incoming, or amixture of both.To start a conference call:1 Make, or answer your first call in the usual manner,2) to place the call on hold,3 Make, or answer an additional call in the usualmanner,4c to access the menu and choose Join.*Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each person joining theconference call, up to a maximum of five people in total.*To manage a conference call:*1 During the conference call, c to access theconference call,2 c to display conference call participants,3e to select one of the callers,4 c to show conference options available for selectedcaller:•to hang up this call - e to select Disconnect,•to separate a call away from the conference - eto select Split,•to switch between the separated call and theconference - )or e to select Swap,*•to end the separated call - ( (when connectedto the separated call),•to end the conference - ( (when connected tothe conference),•to return to held caller after ending the separtedcall - e to select Retrieve. **Network dependant (service may not be available)35Special featuresV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM35
SIM toolkit functionsNote: SIM toolkit functions are network and smart (SIM)card dependant. You may or may not be offered thisservice by your network provider.SIM toolkit functions typically provide specialised contactnumbers as well as other custom options that are madeavailable as menu options.To use a SIM toolkit function (when available):1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select SIM toolkit, c to enter,3e to highlight the required option, c to enter.• The selected option will operate as determined byyour network provider, or an associate organisation.Service dialing numbersNote: Service dialing numbers are network and smart(SIM) card dependant. You may or may not be offeredthis service by your network provider.Service dialing numbers operate rather like a phonebooklist where the entries are pre-configured by your networkprovider. When you choose one of the list entries, a call ismade and you can take advantage of the special on-lineservice.To use a service dialling number (when available):1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Services, c to enter,3e to highlight the required entry, c to enter.• A call will be made to a pre-configured number andyou will hear the available options and/or services.Note: The service numbers can only be modifiedby your network provider.Special features36V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM36
Withholding your numberAs standard, your phone number is transmitted as part ofevery call that you make and can be read by other mobilephone users and certain landline phones. If you don’twant your network to do this, you can withhold yournumber.Note: When you withhold your number and call a phonecapable of displaying incoming numbers, the fact thatyou have withheld your number will be indicated to thecalled party.To set (or reset) number withholding:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Network, c to enter,3e to select Services,c to enter,4e to select Identification,c to enter,5e to select the Following:•See caller ID – indicates the current caller ID setting,•Call Private – when activated, it prevents sendingyour number whenever you make your call.•See Called party ID – activates/deactivates showingyou the called party’s actual phone number. If thisnetwork feature is supported, then you would beable to see the phone number of the called partyeven if the called party’s phone was forwarded.•Called Private – activates/deactivates passing onyour phone number to the calling party when youforward calls. If this network feature is supported,then it would allow you to prevent sending yournumber to another party if your phone wasforwarded.•Status check – determines any current settings,6e to choose the required option, then c toconfirm and c to activate,• Confirmation of the new setting will be receivedfrom your network.37Special featuresV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM37
Alternative networksWhen you are out of range of your normal (home)network, you may still be able to obtain service byconnecting through an alternate network. This is mostcommon when you are abroad, and your home networkwill have roaming agreements with many other networks,which your phone will automatically select if given a freechoice. However, you may wish to guide your phone touse a different network and this feature allows you to dothis.To temporarily change the network currently in use:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Network, c to enter,2e to select Change network, c to enter,• your phone will scan the airwaves for other networksignals and display the results,• networks that you are barred from using will beindicated by a symbol.4e to select the required network, c to confirm.• attempts will be made to connect to the chosennetwork and the results displayed.The preferred networks listYour networks’ list of preferred networks are stored onyour smart (SIM) card and these will be selected in orderwhenever your home network is unavailable. You can editthe list by adding or deleting network entries.To edit the preferred networks list:1 From standby, c to enter the menu,2e to select Network, c to enter,3e to select Preferred networks, c to enter,• the standard list is displayed and is usually full, soentries need to be deleted before new ones can beadded.•To delete an entry: e to select the requiredentry, c twice to delete.4To add a new entry: e to select Add preferred item,c to enter.5e to select the required country (or type the keythat represents the first letter of the country), c toenter,5e to select a new network from the known networkslist for the selected country, c twice to confirm,• The display will show Enter position,6(This step may differ with some smart (SIM) cards)Type a number between 1 and 10 to rank theposition in the preferred network list that the newentry will take, c to confirm.Special features38V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM38
Care and maintenanceYour phone is designed and manufactured to exactingstandards and will provide reliable service provided it istreated with care – please follow the guidelines below.General care• Keep your phone and its accessories in a safe placeaway from small children.• Keep your phone in a cool dry place away frompossible water damage or temperature extremes.• Avoid dusty or dirty environments that could damagethe moving parts of your phone.• Never attempt to open your phone, this product is notdesigned with consumer interchangeable componentsand you could invalidate any warranties provided.• Always use an approved repair centre if your productbecomes faulty.• Do not drop, knock or shake your phone, delicateelectronic components may be damaged.• Never use abrasive cleaning products on your phone,clean only with a lint-free cloth.• Always use approved spares or accessories, unap-proved components may effect performance of yourproduct.• Take special care with your smart (SIM) card. Do notdamage any of the special contacts on the card orinside the phone.Battery information• Use only approved accessories and replacementbatteries, never use an unapproved charger whichcould be either unsafe or damage your phone.• Do not try to charge your battery in extreme tempera-ture conditions, its performance could be affected.• Only use the battery for its intended purpose• Never use a battery or charger that have beendamaged in any way.• Never place anything across the battery terminals thatmay cause them to short, this will damage the battery.• Temperature extremes will impact the performance ofyour battery, always try to keep your battery close toroom temperature, never allow it to experiencetemperatures below -15°C or above +50°C.• Never dispose of a battery in a fire. Locate the batterydisposal and recycling program in your area.39Preventing and solving problemsPreventing and solving problemsV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM39
This Product meets the government’s requirements forexposure to radio waves.In USA FCC requirements: Part: 2.989/1057Part 15. 107/109/207Part 24. 232/235/238SARIn Canada IC RSS-133FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATIONRead this information before using your handsetIn August 1996 the Federal Communictions Commission(FCC) of the United States with its action in Report andOrder FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard forhuman exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagneticenergy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Thoseguidelines are consistent with the safety standardpreviously set by both U.S., and international standardsbodies. The design of this phone complies with the FCCguidelines and these international standards.Use only the supplied or an approved antenna.Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachmentscould impair call quality, damage the phone, or result inviolation of FCC regulations.Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If adamaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, aminor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer forreplacement antenna.Body-worn OperationThis device has been tested for FCC RF exposurerequirements with a VTech 80-5237 belt-holster providinga 1.6cm separation distance between the back of thephone and the user’s body.In order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements aminimum separation distance of 1.6 cm must bemaintained between the user’s body and the back of thephone, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips,holsters, and similar accessories should not contain anymetallic components.For more information about RF exposure, please visit theFCC website at www.fcc.govAny changes or modifications not expressly approved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, usesand can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. Howeverthere is no guantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation.Preventing and solving problems40Radio Frequency SignalsV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM40
41Preventing and solving problems If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouragedto try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver is connected• Consult the dealer or and experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.Technical specifications• Weight: 70g, including the standard battery fitted.• Size: Main body dimensions:102mm (h) x 43mm (w) x 17mm (d)• Volume: Less than 70cc.• Standby time: up to 250 hours - dependent on yourcurrent network,• Talk time: up to 180 minutes - dependent onyour current network,• Power (frequencies):• GSM Class 1 (1 Watt) Freq. Range 1850-1990 MHzV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM41
Preventing and solving problems42• Smart (SIM) card may not be correctly located. Ensurethe SIM is correctly orientated and secured using themetal slider.• Damaged smart (SIM) card. Visually check it andreturn, if necessary to your Service Provider.• SIM contacts may be dirty. Clean the SIM contacts usinga dry cloth or a soft pencil eraser.PIN error• 3 incorrect entries. Type the Personal Unblocking Key(PUK) code, provided by your network (see Phonesecurity features section). If your PUK or PIN codes arelost, call your Service Provider.No connection to network• Weak signal. Move to higher ground, or to a window oropen space.• Outside GSM coverage. Check the network coveragemap to see whether you should have coverage.• SIM not valid. Contact your Service Provider.• New network not authorized. Try selecting the networkmanually, or try another network. If the problempersists, contact your Service Provider.Phone loses network• Weak signal. Reconnection, or connection to anothernetwork is automatic. Switching off and on mayaccelerate this.TroubleshootingIf you experience a problem when using your phone, firsttry to solve the problem using the information below:Can’t switch the phone on• Battery may be drained. Charge it and check thecharging indication in the display.• Battery contacts may be dirty. Clean the contacts onboth the battery and the phone using a dry cloth.Switch the phone on and off a few times.• New replacement battery. Recharge the battery.• The battery may have been incorrectly charged,inducing its automatic safety circuit which remains inforce for six hours. Remove battery and wait for sixhours, then refit and try to switch on your phone.No charging display• Battery may be drained. Charge it for 2 hours, thendisconnect and charge normally.• Battery may be defective. Battery performance reducesover a period of time. Replace the battery. The batterywill last longer if you keep it out of extreme heat.• Check the A/C power socket, and the connection to thephone.• Do not charge the battery in extreme temperatureconditions.‘Check SIM’ is displayed after fitting itV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM42
43Preventing and solving problems• Enter full telephone number including area code whensending message.Cannot set a function• Not supported by your Operator, or special registrationrequired. Check with your Service Provider.Menu entries missing• Possible SIM Restrictions. Check with your ServiceProvider.Severe shock• Internal damage could result. Remove and refit batteryand smart (SIM) card.• Do not dismantle the phone.Immersion in water• Internal damage could result. Rapidly dry with cloth,but do not heat. Dry the contacts thoroughly. Removebattery and smart (SIM) card and let them dry, theninstall them. Stand the phone upright in moving air. Donot dismantle the phone.A700 Approved Accessories• Belt Holster 80-5237• Headset 80-5238• Standard Battery 80-5239• Extended Battery 80-5240Calls not possible• Dialing error. Use the full national area code. Use theappropriate international prefix, if required.• New SIM fitted. Check for new restrictions.• Charge limit reached. Call your Service Provider, oruse PIN 2 to reset.Certain calls not possible• Call restriction set. Your Service Provider may setrestrictions.Cannot save in Phonebook• Call restriction set. Check the Phonebook restrictions.• Phonebook is full. Delete any entries you don’t need.Cannot find phonebook• SIM has been changed. Refit original smart (SIM) card.Voice mail not working• Call Forward not set. Set the Call Forwarding (seeSetting up Voice mail).Cannot send a text message• Operator does not support this service. Check withyour Service Provider.• SMS Message Centre not set. Set Message Centre.• Destination does not have compatible phone.• Message type wrong.V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM43
Index44EEmergency calls 3Entering names / numbersin Phonebook 14Entering textin text messages 21FFCC 40GGames 32HHot keys 9IInternational callsdialing 13list of dialed 12list of missed 12making 10Can’t switch phone on 41Carefor your phone 39Cell broadcast 26Charging the battery 6Conference callsstarting and managing 35Contrastsetting 8Counters 14Currency Converter 29Customizing your phone 8DDialed callslist of 12Call Forwarding 10, 13AAlert tones 8Any keys answer 11Auto key lock 9BBatterycharging 6saving / power conservation 8installing / removing 5safety information 39Barredunbarring 34CCalculator 29Calendar 30Call Barring 34Call Forward 13Call logviewing 12Call times and charges 14Call Waiting 34Callsanswering 10ending 10from Phonebook 16IndexV tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM44
45IndexKKey lockauto 9manual 9LLanguagesetting 8MMessagespredictive text input 22Missed callslist of 12Mistakeincorrectly dialed / clearing 10Mute microphone 11NNamesEntering in Phonebook 15Networksalternative 38preferred list 38No charging 41OOptionsfor Phonebook entries 16for text messages 24PPhonebookadding to 14, 15entry options 16making a call 16PIN codechanging 32entering 7switching on and off 33PIN error 41PIN2 codechanging 32Power saving 8Predictive text 22PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) 7, 3RRadio frequency signals 40Readingtext messages 24Redial 11SSafety 2Safety Information 2Second callmaking and receiving 12Security features 32Settingsalert tones 8for call barring 34for call forward 13for call times and charges 14for cell broadcast 26for text messages 26for Voicemail 18Hot keys 9language 8vibration alert 9Smart (SIM) cardinserting 4Specifications 40Switching on 7V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM45
Index46TTextpredictive input 22typing in text messages 21Text messagescreating 20reading 24Timesetting 7Tonesstoring in Phonebook 17Troubleshooting 41Typing namesin Phonebook 14, 15Typing textin text messages 21VVibration alert 9Voice maillistening to messages 19setting up 18Voice mail not working 42WWithholdyour number 37V tech a700 Guide APR18-02copy.p65 4/18/02, 4:38 PM46

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