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1 BlindShell Classic 2 User Guide BlindShell Classic 2 is a button phone for blind and visually impaired people. The phone is controlled via the physical keypad or by voice commands. Feedback is provided by the built-in synthetic voice, vibrations, and additional acoustic signals. Important notice: If you let your phone’s battery discharge completely, it may appear that the phone is not able to charge at all. In such a case, leave the phone on the charger for several hours.
2 Getting started 2.1 Package contents • BlindShell Classic 2 phone. • Battery - a flat rectangular object. • Earphones - on one end of the earphones, there is a 3.5MM connector (jack), the other end has two earbuds. • USB wall charger - standard USB charger, input 100V~240V AC, 50/60 Hz, output 4.7V-5.3V DC 0-2A. • USB cable - a USB Type-C cable, with standard male USB Type-A on the other end. • Charging cradle - a stand for charging the phone. • NFC tag (3x) - a sticker for object tagging.
Edges of the phone On the top edge, there are: - Earphones socket. - Color sensor. On the bottom edge from left to right, there are: - Lanyard hole. - USB Type-C connector - used for charging the phone and connecting the phone to a computer. Opening slit - used for taking the back cover off the phone. On the left side edge, there are volume buttons used for controlling the volume of the voice and audio output.
downwards and slide it into the slot. Push the card to overcome small resistance. Click sound will signal that the card is fixed in the slot. Removing an SD memory card To remove an SD memory card, push the card into the slot until the clicking sound signals that the card is released. Then slide the card out of the slot. Inserting the battery To insert the battery, locate a protrusion on the edge of the battery. This protrusion should point towards the top corner of the battery compartment.
3 Controlling the phone 3.1 Volume Volume buttons are on the left side edge of the phone. The volume up button increases the current volume of voice or audio output. The volume down button decreases it. 3.2 Navigation Navigation buttons are in the upper part of the keypad. Their usage is to navigate through phone menus and item lists. Moving through menu or list of items Menus or lists of items are designed as cyclic lists.
in a menu. - While writing a message or other text input, press to move to the previous character. - While being on the main screen, press to open the main menu. Confirm button The confirm button is the big green dot-shaped button placed on the left in the second row of buttons. The confirm button does the following: - Press to enter a menu item, select list item, confirm actions or accept calls. - While being on the main screen, press to open the main menu.
3.4 Numeric keypad The numeric keypad consists of four rows of convex buttons. The first row contains buttons one, two, and three. The second row contains buttons four, five, and six. The third row contains buttons seven, eight, and nine. The last, fourth row, contains buttons asterisk (star), zero, and hash (number sign). Asterisk button The asterisk button is the left button in the bottom row of the numeric keypad. Long press the asterisk button to lock the phone.
Text input by voice dictation While writing a message or other text input, voice dictation can be invoked by pressing the side action button. After a beep tone, start dictating the text. After each dictated segment, the phone slightly vibrates. At this moment, text dictation can be manually finished by pressing the confirm button, back button, or the side action button. Voice dictation finishes automatically if no text is dictated for a few seconds.
Apple machines To copy files from a Mac device to the phone, Android File Transfer software is required. This software can be downloaded here: https://www.android.com/file transfer/. Linux machines The phone should be automatically recognized by the computer. Copy the files to the phone with a file explorer application.
4 BlindShell functions 4.1 Main screen The main screen is a starting point when using the phone. It provides the current time information and brief information about the number of missed notifications such as unread messages, missed calls, etc., if there are any. The following actions can be done from the main screen: - To open the main menu, press the confirm button, up button, or down button. - To dial a number, press the appropriate numbers on the numeric keypad and dial by pressing the confirm button.
Dial number The Dial number menu item opens a place where you can input numbers. Type the phone number and press the confirm button to initiate the call. Call history The Call history menu item contains a list of all incoming and outgoing calls and their details. Press the confirm button on the selected call item to open a menu with the following options: - Dial the contact/number. - Write a message. - Information about the length of the call. - Save the number to contacts (if it is not already saved).
Mute microphone during a phone call To mute the microphone during a phone call, press the confirm button during an ac tive phone call. Select the Mute microphone menu item. To unmute the microphone, press the confirm button and select Unmute microphone. Answering second incoming call The second incoming call during an active call is signaled by repeated beeps. Press the right action button to announce the caller’s name of the second incoming call.
Conversations The Conversations menu item opens the list of conversations with contacts and numbers. Select the conversation to list incoming and outgoing messages to related contact or number. Press the confirm button on the selected message item to open a menu with the following options: - Reply - opens text input. Type the message and press the confirm button to send it as a reply. - Forward - allows forwarding the message. Select a contact, number, or e-mail address to forward the message to.
details. - Assign ringtone - opens a list of ringtone melodies. Move through the list and press the confirm button to assign a ringtone to the contact. This melody will play during an incoming call from this contact. - Send contact as a business card - opens a menu to select either a contact or a phone number, to which the current contact will be sent as a business card. - Delete contact - deletes the contact from the contacts list.
Backing up contacts The Backup contacts to file menu item runs a backup of contacts to Contacts.vcf file. - If the SD memory card is present in the phone, the Contacts.vcf file is created in the root folder of the SD memory card. - If no SD memory card is present in the phone, the Contacts.vcf file is created in the root folder of the phone’s internal storage.
Melodies The Melodies menu item allows setting a melody for incoming calls, notifications, and alarms. To set a custom melody, copy the melody file to the phone’s internal storage. For ringtones use the Ringtones folder, for notifications use the Notifications folder, and for alarm use the Alarms folder. Voice output The Voice output menu item allows setting the properties of the phone’s voice out put. The following properties can be changed or set: - Speech rate. - Voice variant.
are available: - Manual keypad lock - the keypad can be locked only manually by long-pressing the asterisk key. To unlock the keypad, long press the asterisk key. - Automatic or manual keypad lock - the keypad is locked automatically after the screen timeout time or manually by long-pressing the asterisk key. - No keypad lock - the keypad lock is disabled. Tip: To read back the current time when the keypad is locked, press the confirm button. The keypad remains locked.
Color scheme The Color scheme menu item allows selecting different color schemes of the phone’s environment. The first color denotes the text color, the second is the background color. The following options are available: - White on black. - Black on white. White on blue. - Black on yellow. Main menu style The Main menu style menu item allows changing the graphic appearance of the main menu. The following options are available: - Icons and text. - Only text. - Icons only.
Bluetooth The Bluetooth menu item allows connecting and managing Bluetooth devices. How to pair a new device • Enable the pairing mode on the Bluetooth device. Some devices are in the pairing mode by default when turned on and out of signal. Other devices have a special key or combination of keys that will trigger the pairing mode. This is device-specific and can be found in the manual of the device. • Turn on Bluetooth and select the Scan for devices option.
Mobile data The Mobile data menu item allows turning on and off mobile data. Note: This menu item is available only when a SIM card is present in the phone. Pin code The Pin code menu item allows activating, deactivating, or changing the PIN code. When enabled, the PIN code is requested at the phone startup. Important notice: If you enter the PIN code incorrectly three times in a row, your SIM card will be temporarily blocked and a PUK code will be requested.
BlindShell update The BlindShell update menu item allows updating the phone’s software. The up dates bring new features, enhance current features, and fix bugs. A new update is announced via notification. To manually check for updates, select the Check for update menu item. If an update is available, select Download update and then Install update. To install an update, an internet connection via WiFi is required. Important notice: - The update process takes several minutes.
4.8 Turn off the phone The Turn off the phone menu item will turn off the phone. The confirmation of this action is required. 4.9 Missed notifications and information about phone sta tus To show status information about the phone, press the left action button. This action is available anytime while using the phone. The list contains the following information: - Notifications - select to list missed notifications. - Current time and date - select to open the Calendar application.
5 Technical specification 5.1 Connectivity • • • • • • • • • • GSM (2G): 850/900/1800/1900 MHz WCDMA (3G): B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 FDD-LTE (4G): B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B66/B71 TDD-LTE (4G): B38/B40/B41 VoLTE Bluetooth: 4.2 WiFi: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou FM radio receiver NFC 5.2 Hardware • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dimensions: 135.2 x 54.6 x 16.7 mm Weight: 100 g (phone), 49 g (battery) Display: 2.
• Ambient Light (Illumination) sensor • Proximity sensor 5.4 Certifications • CE, FCC, IC, ICASA, ACMA, RoHS, HAC, UN38.
6 Regular use and safety information 6.1 Personal use • Do not disassemble the phone. The only removable parts of the phone are the back cover and the battery. No tools are necessary to access the battery compartment. Disassembling the phone will void its warranty. • Use the phone for its intended use only and only according to its user man ual. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused to the phone or the environment as a result of misuse. • Do not use a damaged phone.
• Try to keep the battery between 41°F and 86°F (5°C and 30°C) for optimal performance. Short exposures to warmer or colder temperatures will not dam age the battery, but extended periods of exposure to extreme temperatures will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. • Switch the phone off and remove its battery when the phone is not used for long periods of time. Ideally the battery should be charged at about 60% when stored. This will prolong the battery life and preserve its maximal capacity.
more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the medical device. - Not carry the wireless device in a breast pocket. - Hold the wireless device to the ear opposite the medical device. - Switch the wireless device off if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. - Follow the manufacturer’s directions for the implanted medical device. - If you have any questions about using your wireless device with an implanted medical device, consult your healthcare provider. 6.
7 Regulatory information 7.1 Regulatory information - United States (FCC compli ance) WARNING!! Read this information before using your phone In August 1986 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Outer FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S.
to avoid potential exposure to RF energy. The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards). Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized anten nas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Normal position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
Hearing aid compatibility (HAC) Your phone is compliant with the FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility requirements. The FCC has adopted HAC rules for digital wireless phones. These rules require certain phones to be tested and rated under the American National Standard Insti tute (ANSI) C63.19-2011 hearing aid compatibility standards.
2. L’ appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouil lage est susceptible d’ en compromettre le fonctionnement. Body-worn operation This device at operating duty factors of up to 63.3% was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 10mm from the body. To comply with RSS102 requirements, a minimum separation distance of 10mm must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna.
7.4 Information on disposal for users of WEEE - EU This symbol on the product and / or accompanying documents means that used elec trical and electronic equipment (WEEE) should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this product(s) to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge. Alternatively, in some countries, you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent new product.
8 Legal information 8.1 Limited warranty The phone is covered by limited warranty. The warranty period is following in United States, Canada: twelve (12) months; European Union, South Africa, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand: twentyfour (24) months. Please confirm the warranty period for countries and/or regions not listed in this document with your distributor. The minimal life of a battery is 12 months. During this period only a minor decrease in its capacity should occur.
for damages in excess of the purchase price of the product or for, without limitation, commercial loss of any sort; loss of use, time, data, reputation, opportunity, goodwill, profits or savings; inconvenience; or incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages. Matapo’s authorized distributors bear no responsibility or liability associated with the use or misuse of the device. 8.3 Dispute resolution - U.S.
You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by providing notice to Matapo no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer pur chaser’s purchase of the Product. To opt out, you must send notice by e-mail to info@blindshell.com, with the subject line: “Arbitration Opt Out.” In the opt out email you must include following information: 1. your name and address; 2. the date on which the Product was purchased; 3. the Product model name or model number; and 4.
