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CONTENTS PRIOR TO USE 2 1. Safety Information 5 2. Unpacking 9 3. Phone Layout and Key Description 10 4. LCD Icon Description 12 5. Inserting the Battery 13 6. Inserting the SIM Card 15 BASIC FUNCTIONS 7. Power On/Off 8. Call Functions 9. Multimedia Functions 10. Text Input Mode 11. Using the phonebook 17 18 20 21 25 MENU FUNCTIONS 12. Menu Tree 13. Phone Book 14. Message Center 15. Call History 16. Settings 17. Multimedia 18. Fun & Games 19. User Profiles 20. Organizer 21.
PRIOR TO USE - Safety Information - Unpacking - Phone Layout and Key Description - LCD Icon Description - Inserting the Battery - Inserting the SIM card
1. Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. Please read this information prior to use. 1. Follow all warnings and instructions as described for this phone. 2. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3. Do not use the phone near water, for example, near bathroom fixtures when in use, a kitchen sink or similar scenarios. 4. Ensure the phone is secured when not in use. Rough handling or dropping the phone may cause damage.
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Hold your phone as you would any other phone, with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Do not cover the antenna when the phone is in use, this affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. As with any other radio transmitting equipment, you are advised that for the satisfactory operation of your phone and for your own safety, use your phone only in the normal operating position.
The SAR Body-worn testing was performed with a 25mm air gap. The Users must be informed that they must maintain 25mm separation to the body when using body-worn accessories and the accessories must not contain metallic components. - Caution Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Battery Use the battery for its intended purpose only. Do not short circuit the battery. This can occur when a metallic object (coin, keys, or clip) comes in contact with the positive and negative terminals on the battery (metal strips on the back of the battery). A short circuit may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuit. Exercise care in handling any charged battery. Be mindful of placing a loose battery inside a pocket, purse or other container with other metal objects.
2. Unpacking 1. Handset K500 Cellular Phone 2.
! Caution For your safety, before you using the travel adaptor, please check the local area’s standard voltage. These vary by country. 3. User Manual (User Manual picture will be same as artwork file providing from Brightstar) User Manual 3. Phone Layout and Key Description Function Keys Left Soft Key Description [Basic Function] Performs the functions as indicated on the left-bottom line of the display screen.
Makes or answers a call. In idle mode, launches the Call Logs menu. Ends a call. Press and hold to switch off the phone. In the menu, returns to idle mode or cancels an input.
[Camera Mode] Adjust the Exposure Level Alphanumeric Keys [Press] Enter number and string [Press and Hold] : Press and Hold '+' (international call) : On and Off silent mode : On and Off keypad lock mode 4. LCD Icon Description Fixed Icon Area Network Status Area User Setting Screen Area Date & Time Area Soft Key Area Icon RSSI Bar Description Shows the signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Battery Indicator Bar Shows current battery charge levels.
You received an email message You received a fax You received a voice message You received a text message You have received a MMS message The MMS client is busy The phone’s microphone is in mute mode Alert type is set to Ring Alert type is set to Silent Alert type is set to Vibrate Alert type is set to Vibrate and Ring Alert type is set to Vibrate then Ring You have received a broadcast message The stopwatch is in progress
5. Inserting the Battery a. Align the battery from the top, with the copper connectors facing each other. b. Gently push the bottom of the battery into place. Removing the battery a. Switch off your phone. b. Slide the back cover down. c. Lift the battery up from the bottom.
Charging the battery a. Connect the travel charger to the jack on the side of the phone. b. Connect the travel charger to the power outlet. c. The battery can also be charged by connecting the USB cable to your personal computer. ! Note The battery power indicator on screen appears scrolling while the phone is charging. • Normally, a battery should charge completely within one hour.
6. Inserting the SIM Card The SIM card contains a computer chip that stores your personal information, phonebook/message memory and other services provided by your service provider. Some menu options may not be activated depending on the SIM card supplied. Please contact your network service provider regarding availability of services and any associated costs. Inserting the SIM Card • • • • Power off your phone and remove the travel charger if connected.
BASIC FUNCTIONS - Power On/Off - Call Functions - Multimedia Functions - Text Input Mode - Using the phonebook
7. Power On/Off Prior to switching on your phone, ensure the battery is in place. 1. To switch ON the phone, press and hold the [END] key for at least 2 seconds. 2. To switch OFF your phone, press and hold the [END] key again for at least 2 seconds. ! Note: Some SIM cards may be PIN protected. If prompted, enter your PIN and press [Ok}. For more details, please see Security Setup in the Settings menu.
8. Call Function Making a Call 1. Enter the area code and phone number while in standby mode 2. Press the Send key. A connect tone can be activated setting the Connect tone to ON in the Extra Tone menu Making International Calls 1. Press and hold the number 0 key until the + symbol displays on screen. 2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number after the symbol. 3. Press the Send key to make the call.
The phone stores the last 30 numbers dialed. To recall any of these numbers: 1. Press the Send key to display the list of recently dialed numbers. 2. Press the navigation keys up or down to scroll through the list. Highlight the desired number. 3. Press the Send key a second time to dial the number. Ending a Call Press the End key to end a call or close the phone. Answering a Call When receiving an incoming call, the phone will alert you depending on your saved sound settings and alert types.
9. Multimedia Function Camera Taking a Photo 1. Select Camera from the Multimedia menu or press right side of Navy Key in idle mode. 2. Press the right soft key button to take the picture. 3. The picture is saved under Multimedia and can be viewed in the Album ! Note: For more detailed information on this and other camera functions, refer to => Menu => Multimedia Video Recorder Recording a Video 1. select Video Recorder from the Multimedia menu. 2. Press the right soft key button to record the video.
10. Text Input Mode This function enables the user to write and edit text for various phones functions.
Go back to the idle screen Insert a blank space or the number “0” insert symbols (.,-?!'@:#$/_1) ~ Select characters from the alphanumeric keys from 2 to 9. Select symbols Switch between input methods.
11. Using the phonebook Store names and numbers in your contacts list and later retrieve to make a call. Information can be stored in both the SIM card and phone. The information found in both is collectively called the phonebook. Storing a phone number directly to the Phonebook 1. Enter the area code and number, up to 40 digits. 2. Save displays on the bottom left side of the screen as a soft key option. 3. Confirm the number is correct and press the left soft key to save. 4.
MENU FUNCTIONS - Menu Tree - Phone Book - Message Center - Call History - Settings - Multimedia - Fun & Games - User Profiles - Organizer - Services
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Call History Missed Calls • Delete • Save to Phone book • Dial • Edit Received Calls • Delete • Save to Phone book • Dial • Edit Dialed Calls • Delete • Save to Phone book • Dial • Edit Show All Calls • Delete • Save to Phone book • Dial • Edit Delete Call Log • Missed Calls • Dialed Calls • Received Calls • Delete All Call Time • Last Call Time • Total Sent • Total Received • Reset All Time Call Cost • Last Call Cost • Total Cost • Reset Cost • Max Cost • Price Per Unit SMS Counter • Sent • Received GPRS
Multimedia Camera • Album • Camera Settings • Image Settings • White Balance • Scene Mode • Effect Settings • Add Frame • Restore Default Image Viewer • View • Browse Style • Forward • Rename • Delete • Delete All Files • Sort Video Recorder • To Player • Camcorder Setting • Video Setting • Effect Setting • Restore Default Video Player • Play • Forward • Rename • Delete • Delete All Files • Sort Photo Editor • Photo Artist • Image Title
Sound Recorder • Record • Play • Append • Rename • Delete • Delete All • Settings • Forward Melody Composer • Play • Edit • Add • Rename • Delete • Delete All Files • Forward File Manager • Phone • DRM Rights Calendar • View Tasks • Jump to Date To Do List • View • Add • Edit Task • Delete Task • Delete All • Send Calendar Alarm • Activate • Time • Repeat • Snooze • Alert Type World Clock Daylight Saving Time for Foreign City Calculator Fun & Games Games • Puzzle • Game Setting Unit Converter • Weight •
• • • • Bookmarks Recent Pages Enter Address Settings Data Account • GSM Data • GPRS
13. Phone Book The Phonebook menu allows you to search and save new contacts, send messages direct from the phonebook, make changes and send contact information to others. To access the phonebook, select Phonebook from the Main menu. Quick Search Select Quick Search to view the complete Contact list. Use the navigation keys to scroll through the contact list.
Copy All When Copy All is selected, all phone numbers are copied from the current storage medium to the other. Use this function to back up phonebook data from SIM to phone and vice versa. Delete Delete all phonebook data in the SIM card or Phone. Caller Group Categorize contacts into groups. Edit Caller Group profiles as follows: Edit Group Name: Edit the group name and press the left soft key to view the Option menu. Select “Done” to save the changes.
Caller Ring Tone Assign a special ring tone to a contact, number or caller group. Caller Video Assign a video to a contact, number or caller group.
14. Message Center Use messaging to send, receive, and edit text and picture messages. The K500 supports various messaging types including Short Messaging Service (SMS), Multimedia Message (MMS) and Broadcast messages. Please note, availability is dependent on your service provider. Contact your service provider for more details. Messages Write a Message [Text Message] Text messages are sent via SMS (Short Message Service) and are dependent on your network service provider.
! Note: If you receive a call while writing a message, the message is automatically saved until the call is complete. The phone returns to the original text messaging screen after the call. Complete the message as you normally would. Inbox Check received messages. Press the left soft key for the Options menu: Reply: Reply to the sender. Forward: Forward the message to another recipient. Edit: Edit the message, and send or save the edited message. Delete: Delete the selected message.
Template [Text Message] Use stored message templates to send quick text messages or as part of a new message. Store up to 10 frequently used messages, up to 40 characters within each template. 1. Select Template from the Messages Menu 2. Select Text Message 3. Choose a message template from the list 4. Press the left soft key, OK, to accept and view options: Edit: Edit the template. Erase: Delete the template.
Set your preferred Bearer for SMS. Bearer options include: GPRS, GSM, or GSM only. [Multimedia Message] Set the default values for several multimedia messaging options. Set MMS related parameters for sending and retrieving the MMS messages. Compose Set parameters when composing MMS messages. Creation Mode: Select the creation mode. Image Resizing: Select the image size Auto Signature: Activate auto signature. Send Set parameters when sending MMS messages.
Voice Mail Server When receiving a new voice message, an indicator icon displays on screen. Press and hold the voice mail speed dial if the number has been stored to a speed dial number, or input the voice message center number directly. Voice mail is dependent on your service provider. For further details, consult your service provider. Broadcast Message A broadcast message is a network service that provides informational messages to mobile phone users such as weather and traffic.
15. Call History View a listing of all recent calls and separate lists for dialed, received and missed calls. Check the call timers for voice and data. Missed Calls Displays the recent numbers for missed calls. Delete: Delete the record. Save to Phone Book: Save the number to the phonebook. Dial: Call the number. Edit: Edit the number and save to the phonebook Received Calls Displays the recent numbers for received calls. Delete: Delete the record. Save to Phone Book: Save the number to the phonebook.
Total Cost : Allows you to check the cost of all calls Reset Cost : Allows you to reset the call cost Max Cost : Enter PIN2 and input a limitation of the MAX Cost Price Per Unit : Enter PIN2 and input a limitation of the price per unit ! Note: Not all SIM cards support this feature. The number of items in these lists depends on the contents of your SIM card. SMS Counter View the number of sent and received SMS messages and reset timers.
16. Settings Customize various phone settings. Select or change: Phone options, Call Setup, Network Setup, Security features and Factory Resets. Phone Setup Personalize your phone, setting the date, time, language and other phone options. Time and Date Set the time and date for your phone. Set Home City: Choose a time zone by selecting the closet city to your hometown from the 57 cities listed. Set Time/Date: Set the current time and date as displayed when in standby mode.
! Note: You can not make or receive calls when the phone is in Flight Mode. Misc. Setting Set the LCD Backlight and Contrast of the phone. Call Setup Use this function to set call network services. Before using call services, check for service availability from your network service provider. Caller ID The Caller ID feature allows you to hide or display your phone number when making a call. Select Caller ID from the Call Set up menu.
Cancel All Cancel all Call Barring settings. You will be able to make and receive calls normally. Change Barring PW Set and change the call barring password initially obtained from your service provider. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. Line Switching Some SIM cards support having two phone lines. Switch between the two numbers in this menu. Call Time Reminder Set call time reminders: Off, Single or Periodic. Call Time Display Select to display the call timer on screen.
Phone Lock Lock a specific menu item or the phone for privacy. The default password is “0000”. Auto Keypad Lock Prevent accidental key presses. Use this feature to protect the keypad. Fixed Dial FDN (Fixed Dialing Numbers) if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. To use this feature you need to enter the PIN2 number. If the SIM card does not have PIN2, this feature is not supported.
17. Multimedia The Multimedia menu provides you several multimedia functions. Camera Use the built in camera to take photos and record video clips of people and events. You can store saved photo and video files directly to your Photo Album. ! Note: Before using the Camera • Do not take photos or video of people or subject without prior permission or appropriate authorizations. • Do not take photos or video that may violate someone’s privacy.
Use the keys as follows to control camera operations.
Image Quality Image Size Back to idle mode Capture Camera Options From the camera mode, press the left soft key, to access camera Options. Select from the following options: Image viewer: View the listing of saved photos Camera Setting Shutter Sound: Select a shutter sound effect. Turn the shutter sound ON or OFF. EV: (-4/-3/-2/-1/0/+1/+2/+3/+4): Set the EV (Exposure Value). To darken the exposure, choose a lower number. To lighten the exposure, choose the higher number.
Restore Default: Restore default camera settings ! Note: Except for Restore default settings, all of the above mentioned functions are available in the camera’s preview mode by utilizing the shortcut keys. Image Viewer View saved by selecting Image Viewer from the Multimedia menu. Photos will display as thumbnails, including the image and size. The following options are available under the Image Viewer Menu: View: View the image in full screen. Press the navigation key up or down to view other images.
Restore Default: Restore default video camera settings ! Note Except for Restore default settings, all of the above mentioned functions are available in the camera’s preview mode by utilizing the shortcut keys. Video Player View recorded video files by selecting Video Player from the Multimedia menu. Video files are displayed as thumbnails including the video name and file size. Compatible formats are: 3gp, MP4 files. There are 5 options as following: Play: View the video files in full screen.
Insert the 'D' note Insert the 'E' note Insert the 'F' note Insert the 'G' note Insert the 'A' note Insert the 'B' note Insert Vibration – The phone will vibrate at the point it is inserted. Insert Rest – Include a pause in the composition. + Change the note value, increasing/decreasing the beat of the note. Add a minor or major half step. Press the numerical representation of the note followed y the (#) to add a sharp or flat note.
Total Memory Status Graphic Drive Selection List To view and organize files, press the left soft key in the File Manager menu for available Options. Open: Open the drive to see the folder or files in the drive Create Folder: Create a folder in the drive Format: Format the drive ! Note: Data is lost and cannot be recovered when formatting the drive.
Sound File To User Profile: Save the sound file as an available ring tone. To MMS: Write an MMS message with the selected sound file. Image or Photo File To Wall paper: Set the image as wallpaper To Sub Wall paper: Set the image as wall paper on the sub display To Screen Saver: Set the image as a screen saver To Power on Display: Set the image as a display during Power on. To Power off Display: Set the image as a display during Power off.
Games For your enjoyment, your phone comes preloaded with three games. When you access the Games menu from the Fun and Games Menu, the list of default games appears.
19. User Profiles Customize alerts and sound settings to match common environments or situation. Each profile contains editable settings for ring tones, tone volume; vibrate function, message tone alert and other phone features. The Predefined User Profiles include: General Meeting Outdoor Indoor Headset To Select or edit a User Profile: 1. Select User Profile in the Main menu 2. Select the User profile you’d like to Edit or Activate. 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight a User Profile 4.
Ring Type Set the ring tone to play as selected: Single: Plays the ring tones only once. Repeat: Plays the ring tone repeatedly. Ascending: Plays the ring tone starting at a low volume and increasing in volume until reaching the selected volume level. Extra Tone Turn the following alerts On or OFF: Warning Error Camp On Connect Answer Mode Select the default answer mode: Any Key: Answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except the End key. 20.
1. Choose the date you want to view by using the navigation keys to move through the calendar. 2. Press the left soft key to view the calendar Options. View Tasks View the task list and add a task for the selected date. From the Task List, there are five options available: View: View the details of the selected task. Add: Add a task. Edit Task: Edit the selected task. Delete Task: Delete the selected task. Delete All: Delete all tasks listed on the selected date.
World Clock Find the local time for any region in the world. Use the navigation keys to switch between cities. Calculator Perform simple calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Unit Converter Convert one unit of measurement to another. Choose from the following categories: length weight, volume, surface and temperature. Currency Converter Convert the value of one currency to another. Health Check health status functions.
Lap Timing Use the Lap Timing function to measure individual lap records. 1. Press the right soft key, Lap, to measure the first lap, press again each successive lap. 2. Press left soft key, Stop, when complete. Resume recording by pressing the left soft key again. You can record up to 20 measurements per record. 3. Press the left soft key, Back; you will be prompted to save. Press Yes to save the recorded times. 4. Edit the name of the file. Press the left soft key, Option, and select Done to save. 5.
21. Services Enjoy browsing compatible Internet sites on your phone. The Internet menu allows you to access WAP services and set up the Data account. ! Note: If your SIM card supports additional services, the GSM Access menu displays. For more information contact your network service provider. Internet Your phone supports WAP, allowing you to connect to the internet. The WAP browser works similar to the internet browser on your personal computer.
TROUBLE SHOOTING This chapter lists some of the more common problems you may encounter while using your phone. Some problems require assistance from your dealer or service provider, but most can be easily corrected by diagnosing the problem and attempting the solutions as detailed below. 1. Enter PIN appears when powering on. PIN check is currently enabled. You must enter the PIN supplied together with your SIM card. To disable the PIN, please see Security Settings menu. 2.
Check to see if you have barred incoming calls. 10. SMS messages are not sent. Check the Message Centre option in Message Setup menu. 11. Audible key tones are muted and all audible alerts are changed to vibrator alert. Check to see if your phone has the Silent Mode function on. 12. If some menus relevant to the sound are not visible on the Sound Setting menu. Check to see if your phone has the Silent Mode function on.