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S96

User Guide

For your safety

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2. Getting Started

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3. Call

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4. Input Method

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5. Function List

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6. Warnings and notes

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1. For your safety

Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal.

SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS

Follow  any  restrictions.  Switch  the  device  off  near  medical  equipment.  Do  not  use  the
device where blasting is in progress.
Please keep this cell phone away from children, as they could mistake it for a toy, and hurt
themselves with it.
Don’t try to modify the phone except by the professional.
Warning!
Only  use  the  authorized  spare  parts,  otherwise  it  may  damage  the  phone  and  the
warranty will

be void

. And it may be dangerous.

SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELING

Don’t use the phone at a refueling point. Don’t use near fuel or chemicals.

SIM CARDS AND T-FLASH CARD ARE PORTABLE
Keep your phone, phone parts and accessories out of children’s reach

Notice: The T-Flash Card can be used as a Memory Disk, and the USB cable is
necessary.

BATTERY

Please do not destroy or damage the battery, it can be dangerous and cause fire.
Please do not throw battery in fire

to avoid danger

When battery cannot be used,

pls dispose in an environmental safe method

Do not try to dismantle the battery.

If the battery or the charger is broken or old, please stop using them

. and replace with

certified genuine battery

USE QUALITY EQUIPMENT

Use our authorized equipment

to avoid danger

ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST

Give full attention while driving; pull off the road or park before using your phone.

pls

follow traffic rules of local city/town

INTERFERENCE

All wireless devices may be susceptible to cause interference, which could affect
performance.

SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT

Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. It’s not only dangerous but also illegal
to use mobile phone in an aircraft.

2. Getting started

Battery Install Notice

Before you install or change battery, please ensure you already turn off the phone.

Install or change SIM card Notice

1. Before you change SIM card, please make sure you already turn off the phone

and dispose battery.

2. Insert the SIM card and make the golden contact area face down and the nick

face out.

Charge the battery

1. Before charging the battery, please make sure that the battery is installed properly in

the phone.

2. Connect the charger lead to the phone socket, and then connect the charger to the AC

socket.

3. If the phone is off when it’s charging, charging indicator is displayed on the screen. If

the phone is on when it’s charging, user can use it while charging. When the battery is
fully charged, the charging indicator on the screen is full and stops twinkling. While
using the handset for the first time, please completely discharge and then completely
charge the battery. Repeat the process for three times to achieve the full performance
of the battery.

4. Long period unused or some other reasons may cause low battery pressure, so at the

beginning of charging the screen is black and it may take a while before the charging
indicator appears.

Warning: When charging, in order to avoid serious damage to phone circuitry, do not
remove or dispose the battery.

3. Calls

3.1 Key Definition

Lock Keypad: If you don’t use the phone for a while, press the left key and then press the *
key, then the Home screen will be lock and then the screen darkens, to conserve the
battery.

Unlock Keypad: Press unlocked key and then press

key.

* Key # Key:
Functions vary in different situations or function menus:
Ø  In inputting status, “1” for symbols.
Ø  In inputting status, “#” to switch inputting methods.
Ø  In standby mode, hold “#” to switch the phone in

General mode and Meeting mode

3.2 Main Menu Definition

When you press Menu key, you will enter main menu. Slide Navigation key Right or Down
to select the function with clockwise, slide Navigation key Left or Up to select the function
with counter-clockwise. The name of function will show in the middle frame.

3.3 Dialer

Making a call by dialing numbers:
1. In standby mode, enter the phone number. If you want to change the numbers, press
left and right direction key to move the cursor and press

〈

Clear

〉

to delete a number. Press

and hold

〈

Clear

〉

to delete all characters.

2. Press the call key to call the number.

Making a call using the Calls:

You can enter the Calls’ list from functional menu, choose or input the needed letter

(phonetic) to search. Choose the number; press the call key to dial out.

Call the Dialled calls, Received calls, Missed calls:
1.  In standby mode, press the call key to view the call history.
2.  Choose a number and press the call key to dial.

Making a call using the menu:
1.  In standby mode, enter the menu, choose Call Center
2.  Choose from All calls, dialed calls, missesd call and received calls.
3.  Choose the needed number and press the call key to make a call.

3.4 Answer an Incoming Call

Press the Call key to answer an incoming call.

3.5 Call Options

Offer numerous in call functions (some of these functions need a subscription with the
service provider). During the call, press

〈

Option

〉

and choose between the following

options :

Hold:

Pause the call.

End single call:

End the present call.

New call:

To make a new call.

Phonebook:

It is the same as phonebook list in the function menu.

Calls history:

It is the same as call history in the function menu.

Messages

To explore the Messaging Menu.

Sound recorder:

Record the sound.

DTMF (Dual-tone Multi-frequency)

: You can choose on/off, which is to send dual-tone

multi-frequency sound, this can offer dialing to the telephone numbers with extensions.

Volume

: To adjust the volume of the call.

4. Input Method

Overview

Your phone offers input methods as followings: Smart ABC, Smart abc,Smart Abc

，

ABC

，

abc,Abc,Hindi,Numeric.

Keypad Definition
The definition of keypad is as follow:
Left key: Enter and OK
Right key: Back and Cancel
Navigate Keys: Cursor move or choose word.
# Key: Switch input methods and a sign will be display in left side.
2-9 key: Input the letter on the keys when input.

5. Function List

5.1 Music

You can use Music to organize and listen to music and other audio files that you transfer
to your phone from your computer.

5.2 Services

Include the Browser service

，

SIM toolkit.

5.3 FM radio

•

Channel list:

List out all the current channels. You can enter channel list, edit it

and display the searched channel list.

•

Manual input

: Input the desired broadcasting channel manually

•

Auto Search:

Search and create the channel’s list automatically.

•

Settings:

To set some parameters of FM.

•

Record:

To record the current program being played on the radio.

•

File list:

To view the list of recorded files.

5.4 Contacts

You can save the contacts in the mobile phone and SIM card; it depends on the SIM card
memory capacity. When you select a contact, you can do the following operations:

View:

To view the contact

Send text message:

Send text message to the current number.

Send multimedia message:

Send multimedia message to the current number.

Call:

To Call the current number.

Edit:

To edit the current contact.

Delete:

To delete the current contact.

Copy:

To copy the contact from phone to SIM card /phone/file or from SIM card to SIM

card /phone/file

Move:

To move the contact from phone to SIM card / or from SIM card to phone

Send business card:

You can send contact by different methods.

Add to Blacklist:

Add the current number to the blacklist.

Add to Whitelist

: Add the current number to the whitelist.

Mark several:

You can mark several contacts.

Backup and Restore:

To backup or restore PHB and Vcard.

Phonebook settings:

To set the Phonebook.

5.5 Call Log

In this function menu, you can check the All calls, Dialled calls, Missed calls, Received
calls, and You can perform the following operations:

View:

To check the call history.

Call:

To call the Dialled calls, Received calls or Missed calls.

Send text message:

Send SMS to the Dialled calls, Received calls or Missed calls.

Send multimedia message:

Send MMS to the Dialed calls, Received calls or Missed

calls.

Saved to Phonebook:

You can add the new contracts to the Phonebook.

Add to Blacklist:

You can add the numbers to the Blacklist.

Add to Whitelist:

You can add the numbers to the Whitelist.

Edit before call:

Edit the number before you call

Delete:

Delete the current call history.

Delete all

: Delete all the call history.

Advanced:

Including three options: Call timers/Call cost/GPRS counter.

5.6 Profiles

You can make the settings listed under the phone: General, Silent, Meeting, Outdoor,
Power Save, My style.

5.7 File manager

Press left key option to enter functional menu, the following options are available:

Open:

See the files in the different folders of your phone

Format:

To format the folder.

Details:

To view the Memory status of the Memory card.

5.8 Camcorder

The built-in camera allows you to take photos and adjust the camera settings. The options
menu contains the following choices:

•

EV:

Set EV value.

•

Switch to:

Switch phone to photo album or video recorder.

•

Capture mode:

Set capture mode.

•

Scene mode:

To set the scenario mode of the camera.

•

Image size:

Set the image size.

•

Flash: Set the flash mode.

•

Self-timer:

Set self-timer value.

•

White balance:

To adjust the white balance (E.g. Daylight, Auto etc.).

•

Effects:

Select the effect kind.

•

Adv. Settings:

Select to open many advantage setting items.

5.9 Image Viewer

The options for image viewer are as follows:

•

View:

To view a photo.

•

Browse style:

To select the mode for browsing photos.

•

Send:

Transform the photos by different ways, such as multimedia message or

via Bluetooth

•

Use as:

This photo can be used as home screen wallpaper

•

Rename:

To rename the selected image or photo.

•

Delete:

To delete the selected photo.

•

Sort by:

To sort photos by the desired method.

•

Storage:

Allows you to set the location of the photos.

•

Image information:

You can view the image information.

5.10 Video Player

The Video Player plays all your video files stored in the phone (Phone Memory or on the
Memory Card). The video player gives you the following options:

1. Play:

To start playing the Video file.

2. Send:

Transform the video by different ways, such as multimedia message or via

Bluetooth.

3. Rename:

To rename the selected video.

4. Delete:

To delete the selected video.

5. Sort by:

To sort video by the desired method.

6. Storage:

Allows you to set the location of the video.

5.11 Movie

The Movie Player plays all your movies stored in the phone (Phone Memory or on the
Memory Card).

5.12 Sound Recorder

You can record sound/voice on your phone. Just select sound recorder, go to options and
press “New record”. Select Stop to save it. Select pause to ‘pause’ the recording and
‘continue’ to resume the recording.

5.13 Messaging

Your phone supports various messaging services. You can create, send, receive, edit and
organize text/multimedia messages.
Messages contain the following folders:

•

Write Message:

On selecting Write Message, the screen will pop up to ask you to

input the contents of the message using different input methods.

•

Inbox:

The received messages stored in conversations

•

Drafts:

You can save a message you edit in the drafts.

•

Outbox:

The waiting messages will stored in outbox.

•

Send messages:

The sent messages stored in conversations.

•

Broadcast messages:

Broadcast message is a service provided by the network

operator to send messages such as weather forecast, traffic status, etc. to all
GSM subscribers in a specific area.

•

Templates:

Templates stores 10 preloaded/pre-written text messages for ready

usage.

•

Message Settings:

Message settings store all the different settings responsible

for sending and receiving messages.

5.14 Bluetooth

The following options are available in the Bluetooth menu

：

1. Power

：

On/Off

2. Visibility:

on/off

3. My device

：

Inquiry new device or display paired devices and take the options.

4. Search audio device

：

Search for audio devices.

5. My name

：

You can change the name of the Bluetooth.

6. Advanced

：

Configure the settings of Bluetooth, For example, Audio path, storage etc.

5.15 Calendar

You can use the calendar to keep track of important meetings. After entering the calendar
function menu you can select year, month and date using direction keys. On a selected
date you can select to view:

•

View:

To view and set the schedule of a day.

•

View all:

To view the schedule of all day.

•

Add event:

You can add several events to the date.

•

Delete event

You can delete All /overdue/Specific period event.

•

Jump to date:

To input the date to enter the calendar, then moves the cursor

to the specified date.

•

Go to today:

Go to check today.

•

Go to weekly view:

Go to view the calendar events in weekly style.

•

Start of week:

You can select from Sunday or Monday

5.16 Alarm

The Alarm can be set to ring at a specific time on several days. There are five different
default alarms. You can set these alarms to alarm you at different time in specific day(s) of
a week.
To set an alarm:

Press edit to enter alarm settings menu.

Select edit option using up and down direction keys

ON/OFF: Select alarm on or off using left and right direction key

Repeat Setting: Press ok key to select an alarm type which consists of

once, everyday and custom.

Alarm tone: You can select the alarm tone.

Alert Type: To select between Ring only/Vib and ring, Vib only.

5.17 Settings

Under settings, the phone gives you the option to change the settings for various features
of the phone.
The following list is available in Settings:

1.1.1

1.1.1 Dual SIM settings

Dual SIM settings

Enable SIM1/SIM2 on/off.

1.1.2

1.1.2 Phone Settings

Phone Settings

You have following options listed under phone setup:

Time and date:

Let you set the Time and date on the phone.

Schedule power on/off:

You can set the schedule power on or off.

Language:

To select language for the phone.

Pref

。

input method:

To select the input method for the phone.

Front size:

To select the title and list front size.

Display:

Under Display setup, you can set wallpaper, screen auto lock time, show

date and time, show shortcut icons and themes

Shortcuts:

Manager your shortcuts.

Auto update date

: Set the Auto update time.

Flight mode:

You can select normal mode or flight mode.

Misc. settings:

You can set the LCD backlight or MRE VERSION.

1.1.3

1.1.3 Call

Call settings:

settings:

Enter in to choose from SIM1/SIM2 call settings, Advanced settings.

1.1.4

1.1.4 Network settings:

Network settings:

Enter in to choose network from list.

1.1.5

1.1.5 Security Settings

Security Settings

Enables you to lock/unlock your phone with a password and set the privacy protection.
Under Security Setup, you can change the security settings of SIM1 or SIM2.

SIM 1 Security:

PIN Lock: PIN Lock protects illegal usage of the SIM card.

Change PIN: You can change the PIN password.

Change PIN2: You can change the PIN2 password

Phone security

:. Enables you to lock/unlock your phone with a password

Privacy protection:

Contacts, Messages, Call History or File Manages could be

protected if you make them

1.1.6

1.1.6 Restore Settings

Restore Settings

Selecting this option will ask you to enter the password to restore the phone to factory
settings. The default password is ‘’1122”.

6. Health and safety

Please read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal.

SAR Compliance

•

Your phone is designed not to exceed the limits of emission of radio waves recommended by international

guidelines.

•

SAR (specific absorption rate) is the measurement of body-absorbed RF quantity when the phone is in use.

SAR value is ascertained according to the highest RF level generated during laboratory tests.

•

The SAR value of the phone may depend on factors such as proximity to the network tower, use of

accessories and other enhancements.

•

The true SAR level during normal phone usage will be much lower than this level.

•

The highest SAR value of this device at the head and body are

0.526

W/kg

and

0.557

W/kg

respectively

averaged over 1.5cm gap of human tissue.

SAR Recommendations

•

Use a wireless hands-free system (headphone, headset) with a low power Bluetooth emitter.

•

Please keep your calls short and use SMS whenever more convenient. This advice applies especially to

children, adolescents and pregnant women

•

Make sure the cell phone has a low SAR.

•

Prefer to use your cell phone when the signal quality is good.

•

People having active medical implants should preferably keep the cell phone at least 15 cm away from the

implant.

•

Maintain a preferable distance of 15 mm from the device.

Safe Driving

•

Do not use the phone while driving. When you have to use the phone, please use the personal hands-free

kit.

•

Please do not put the phone onto any passenger seat or any place from which it may fall down in case of

vehicular collision or emergency braking.

During Flight

•

Flight is influenced by interference caused by the phone. It is illegal to use a phone on the airplane. Please

turn off your phone during a flight.

In Hospitals

•

Your Phone’s radio waves may interfere with the functioning of inadequately shielded medical devices.

Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine whether they are adequately

shielded from external Radio Frequency. Switch off your device when regulations posted instruct you to do

so.

•

To avoid potential interference with implanted medical devices such as a pacemaker or cardioverter

defibrillator:

•

Always keep your phone at least 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the medical device.

•

Do not carry the wireless device in a breast pocket.

•

Turn off the phone if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.

•

Follow the manufacturer directions for the implanted medical device.

•

If you have any questions about using your wireless device with an implanted medical device, consult your

health care provider.

Unsafe Areas

•

Please turn off your phone when you are close to a gas station or in the vicinity of any place where fuel and

chemical preparations, or any other dangerous goods are stored.