TCM Mobile YPHONE, User Manual

Page 1: ...cellular phone How it Works The YPHONE works by accessing wireless Internet connections such as a wireless router in your home or office or WiFi hotspots This innovative wireless Internet phone provides portable high quality services Great Features With the YPHONE you can call anybody around the world at a low fixed rate Copyright TCM TCM Mobile LTD ...

Page 2: ...t consideration while driving should be road safety INTERFERENCE All wireless phones may be susceptible to interference which could affect performance SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS Follow any restrictions Switch the phone off near medical equipment SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT Follow any restrictions Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELLING Do not use the phone at a refue...

Page 3: ...y BACK UP COPIES Remember to make back up copies or keep a written record of all important information stored in your phone CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES When connecting to any other device read its user guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products EMERGENCY CALLS Ensure the phone is switched on and in service Press the end key as many times as needed to clear the disp...

Page 4: ...ts for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands The actual SAR level of an operating device can be below the maximum value because the device is designed to use only the power required to reach the network That amount changes depending on a number of factors such as how close you are to a ne...

Page 5: ...e device because information stored on them may be erased Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including wireless phones may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions Switch off your...

Page 6: ...ovider Hearing aids Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids If interference occurs consult your service provider Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems electronic antiskid antilock braking systems electronic speed control systems and air bag systems For mo...

Page 7: ...Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at servi...

Page 8: ... Right selection key 3 Up scroll key 4 Right scroll key 5 Middle selection key 6 Volume down key 7 Volume up key 8 End Power on off key 9 Send key 10 Down scroll key 11 Left scroll key 1 1 Installing and charging the battery Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing the battery 1 1 1 Installing and removing the battery Remove the back cover of the phone by pushing the...

Page 9: ... outlet 3 Connect the power cord from the charger to the base of the phone The battery indicator bar will start scrolling Note the phone can be used while charging 4 When the battery is fully charged the bar stops scrolling Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet and then from the phone 1 2 Switching the phone on or off Press and hold the end key for a few seconds The indicators described below ...

Page 10: ...wise needed Avoiding contact with the antenna area when operating the device optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life 1 4 Display 1 4 1 Standby Display When the phone is in standby mode the screen can include the following indicators and symbols 1 Network mode indicator 2 Network signal strength 3 Battery charge status a The following icon indicates that you have a fully charged batt...

Page 11: ... alarm Indicates an unsecured network found in scan Indicates a secured network Indicates the phone is on ringer mode Indicates phone is in silent mode ringer is turned off Indicates both ringer and vibrator are turned on Indicates vibrator is tuned on while ringer is silenced The main display will include 1 Network mode indicator 2 Network signal strength 3 Battery charge status 4 Indicators 5 Ne...

Page 12: ... the right button on the five way scroller button To access the Message editor press the left button on the five way scroller button To see the most recent incoming calls press the down button on the five way scroller To access the ringer profile options press the up button on the five way scroller To access and edit the network profiles press the center button on the five way scroller ...

Page 13: ...he end key or close the phone 2 1 1 Making a call using the phone book directory 1 To open the Contacts list directory press right menu key and go to contacts 2 Scroll down through names until requested name is highlighted 3 Press left select key to call or press Send to call 2 2 Speed dialing Speed dialing is a quick way to call frequently used numbers You can assign speed dialing keys to 200 pho...

Page 14: ...teps 1 Press the End key 2 Close the phone flip 2 3 3 Ignoring an incoming call To reject an incoming call press the end key or close the phone 2 4 Call waiting To answer the waiting call during an active call press the send call key The first call is put on hold To end the active call press the send key To activate the Call waiting function see section 2 4 2 6 2 5 Putting a call on Hold To put a ...

Page 15: ...Send key again To transfer immediately press the Cancel key To transfer after receiving reply wait for the call to be answered consult and then press Cancel key To abort the transfer if there is no reply press the Send key to return to the original call When transferring calls with consultation you can switch back and forth between calls by pressing the Send key 2 8 Voicemail When you are unable t...

Page 16: ...lude 3 1 Profiles 3 2 Phone book 3 3 Messaging 3 4 Settings 3 5 Status 3 6 Call log 3 7 Accessories 3 8 Administration Operation Instructions To choose an application scroll to view use the up down left and right keys on the five way scroller key to navigate Each application is indicated by a different image as the image is highlighted the name of the application will be displayed Select the appli...

Page 17: ...Edit Profile 3 Add Profile 4 Delete Profile Note to activate change and delete the profile use the Menu Operation Instructions 3 2 0 Phone book In the phone memory you can save different types of phone numbers and short text items for a contact The first number you save is automatically set as the default number Options in the Phone Book Menu 3 2 1 Find 3 2 2 Options 3 2 3 Add Contact 3 2 4 Delete...

Page 18: ... menu includes the following options 3 2 2 1 Call 3 2 2 2 Show Details 3 2 2 3 Edit 3 2 2 4 Delete 3 2 2 1 Call Choosing the call option enables the caller to call any of the contact s inputted numbers directly If the contact information includes only one telephone number then pressing the call button will immediately connect the user with the contact If the contact information includes more than ...

Page 19: ...hosen contact Delete clears a contact s name from the phone book You will be asked if you wish to delete the selected contact from the phone book press left selection key to confirm or right selection key to cancel and keep the contact information 3 2 2 4 Add Contact In the Contacts section you can store and manage contact information such as names phone numbers and email addresses To add a contac...

Page 20: ... an empty contact list could cause your contact list to be deleted if you later choose to load contact list from server 3 2 2 7 Load from Server Selecting this option causes the server to send you any contact list previously sent to the server Thus ensuring that if you accidentally delete your contact list a back up is available WARNING Selecting this option when you recently sent the server an em...

Page 21: ...rs These options are available 3 2 3 1 1 New Message 3 2 3 1 2 Inbox 3 2 3 1 3 Drafts 3 2 3 1 4 Sent Messages 3 2 3 1 5 Outbox Each of the above options opens a sub menu 3 2 3 1 1 New Message This section allows you to create a text message multimedia message or email and to save it in a folder or send it 3 2 3 1 1 1 Message Editor In the Message Editor the user will be able to create messages usi...

Page 22: ...ancel and return to previous screen the left button in order to clear the field and the center key on the five way scroller button to send If you choose to send the message you are asked if you wish to save your message in drafts if so press the yes button or press no to continue to sending options 3 2 3 1 1 1 1 Sending Options This screen includes empty fields which can be filled by the user the ...

Page 23: ...sing the up and down keys on the five way scroller Press the select left key to use template or the right key to cancel 3 2 3 1 4 Sent Messages This folder contains all the messages recently sent from the phone Use the up and down keys on the five way scroller button to navigate and select the preferred message Press the select left key to use template or the right key to cancel 3 2 3 1 5 Outbox T...

Page 24: ...y or No to cancel Here you can view new and old email messages you can also forward emails to an additional address 3 2 3 2 2 Create New Email Here you can use the message editor to create new e mail messages Fill in the necessary fields which address you wish to send to how many addresses to include etc use the up and down keys on the five way scroller button to move between the message fields Wh...

Page 25: ...o access the message options or use the right selection key to cancel and return to the previous window In the options window you can 1 Call voice mail 2 Delete message Use the up and down keys on the five way scroller button to scroll between options and use the left selection key to make your selection To cancel use the right cancel selection key For more information on voicemail services see ch...

Page 26: ...ibrator This menu allows the user to select the phone ring and vibrator settings the options are 3 2 4 2 1 Ring 3 2 4 2 2 Ring and Vibrate 3 2 4 2 3 Vibrate Only 3 2 4 2 4 Silent Use the up and down keys on the five way scroller button to navigate between the options When preferred option is highlighted press the Select left key to save or press the right key to cancel 3 2 4 3 Ring tones Select th...

Page 27: ... options choose by pressing the Select left button or press right key to cancel 3 2 4 4 Wallpapers Select a wallpaper for your phone screen by choosing form among the available wallpaper images and themes may vary between models Use the up and down keys on the five way scroller button to navigate between the available options press select left key or right key to cancel or choose preview option to...

Page 28: ...k your phone number from the person you are calling So that they will not be able to identify you To select block my caller ID and return to previous screen press the select key or press the right key to cancel and return to previous menu 3 2 4 8 Refuse No Caller ID This network service allows you to block incoming calls from unidentified numbers To select Refuse No Caller ID and return to previou...

Page 29: ...5 1 Current Status This screen shows the current status of the phone connections Current Status shows an access point The point where your phone connects to the Internet To return to previous screen press right key 3 2 5 2 Diagnostic Status This screen shows the status of all phone connection configurations Press the left select key to refresh the right set to zero or press the right key to return...

Page 30: ...o return to options press right selection key 3 2 6 1 2 Save This option allows you to save a missed call number or detail in your contact s list Fill in the fields and press the select left key The contact card is saved in the phone memory after which it is available for viewing in the Phone Book See section 3 2 2 4 3 2 6 1 3 Delete Selecting the delete option will erase the call number and or co...

Page 31: ...e for viewing in the Phone Book See section 3 2 2 4 3 2 6 2 3 Delete Selecting the delete option will erase the call number and or contact name from the received calls log Press the Left selection key to delete the information and return to previous menu or the right selection button to cancel and return to previous menu 3 2 6 3 Dialed Calls Shows a list of phone numbers that you have most recentl...

Page 32: ...anage phone accessories including games and organizer utilities This menu includes 3 2 7 1 Alarm Clock 3 2 7 2 Calendar 3 2 7 3 Calculator 3 2 7 4 Games 3 2 7 1 Alarm Clock Three options are available to the user alarm on daily alarm and alarm off 3 2 7 1 1 Alarm On This option allows user to set a one time alarm the alarm goes on and off at selected time and goes off Use the up and down keys on t...

Page 33: ... To select a different month or year use the up and down keys on the five way scroller button To change the selected day use the left and right keys on the five way scroller To make an entry on the selected date press the left selection key or press the right selection key to cancel and return to previous screen 3 2 7 2 1 Editor Reminder Through this option you can add a reminder to the selected d...

Page 34: ...matical calculator Use number keypad to enter numbers use the five way scroller for the following computations Up Down Left Right Press left selection key to see result and right selection key to cancel and return to previous screen 3 2 7 4 Games This menu allows you to navigate between the games available on this phone games may vary To select a game use the up and down keys on the five way scrol...

Page 35: ...s the phone will have to be restarted in order for the changes to take effect 3 2 8 2 1 Power Save Press the left selection key to begin the power save mode press the right selection key to cancel and return to previous menu 3 2 8 2 2 LCD Off This sub menu enables the user to select the time period after which the LCD will be turned off There are five options one minute two minutes three minutes f...

Page 36: ...l and return to the previous screen press the right selection key 3 2 8 3 Language Settings This option allows the user to change the phone s display language The language options are English French and Spanish To select change the language use the up and down keys on the five way scroller in order to navigate between the options Press the left selection key to select and change settings or press ...

Page 37: ...enerates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment of...