Alva MPO 5500 User manual

3000700
User Manual
3000700

Declaration of conformity
ALVA BV declares the MPO 5500 conforms to the directives of the
1999/5/EU Council.
This equipment complies with the European R&TTE directive.
Copyright 2003 by ALVA BV.
All rights reserved.

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without the express written consent of ALVA BV.

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CONTENTS
1 About this manual..................................................9
1.1 Welcome ....................................................................9
1.2 MPO User Manual......................................................9
1.3 Using this manual.....................................................11
2 Safety precautions...............................................13
3 Finding keys and connectors...............................17
3.1 The connectors.........................................................17
3.2 Finding the keys on the top side...............................18
3.2.1 The braille array and touch cursors......................18
3.2.2 The ON/OFF switch.............................................19
3.2.3 The braille keyboard ............................................19
3.2.4 The braille scroll keys ..........................................19
3.2.5 The menu keys....................................................19
3.2.6 The navigation keys.............................................20
3.2.7 The audio keys ....................................................20
4 Getting to know your MPO ..................................21
4.1 Using the braille keyboard........................................21
4.2 Using the ON/OFF switch.........................................22
4.3 Using the menu keys................................................22
4.4 Using the navigation keys.........................................23
4.4.1 Navigating through menus...................................23
4.4.2 Moving the cursor................................................24
4.4.3 Confirmation keys................................................24
4.5 Using the audio keys................................................25
4.5.1 Audio output control.............................................25
4.5.2 Phone commands................................................26
4.6 Using the braille scroll keys......................................26
4.7 Using the touch cursors............................................27
4.7.1 Quickly accessing menu items.............................27
4.7.2 Quick text selection..............................................27
4.7.3 Current menu position..........................................27

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4.8 Speech support .......................................................28
4.9 Synchronizing data between MPO and PC.............. 28
5 Preparing to use your phone............................... 29
5.1 Charging the battery................................................29
5.2 Inserting the SIM card..............................................29
5.3 Changing your PIN code.......................................... 30
6 Editing text in notes and SMS............................. 31
6.1 Using speech to edit text ......................................... 31
6.2 Typing text...............................................................31
6.3 Moving within text....................................................32
6.4 Selecting, copying/pasting and deleting text using the
Context menu.......................................................... 32
6.5 Selecting, copying/pasting and deleting text using
shortcuts.................................................................. 33
7 Using Notes........................................................ 35
7.1 Adding a note ..........................................................35
7.1.1 Adding a new note to the “unfiled” category.........35
7.1.2 Adding a new note to a particular category..........36
7.1.3 Editing a filed note...............................................37
7.2 Managing notes.......................................................37
7.2.1 Moving a note......................................................37
7.2.2 Deleting a note....................................................38
7.2.3 Finding words or text strings................................39
8 Using the Phone ................................................. 41
8.1 Switching ON the phone module.............................41
8.1.1 PIN and PUK code security.................................41
8.2 Making a phone call................................................. 42
8.3 Choosing a telephone number.................................42
8.3.1 Manual dial..........................................................42
8.3.2 Choosing a number from the Contacts phone list 43
8.3.3 Choosing a number from the Missed calls list......43
8.3.4 Choosing a number from the Received calls list..43

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8.3.5 Choosing a number from the Dialed numbers list.44
8.4 Completing a phone call...........................................44
8.5 Answering a phone call ............................................45
8.6 Managing phone lists ...............................................46
8.6.1 Deleting the missed calls list, received calls list or
dialed numbers list...............................................46
8.6.2 Copying/pasting and deleting data.......................46
9 Using SMS..........................................................49
9.1 Sending a new text message ...................................49
9.1.1 The Outbox..........................................................50
9.1.2 Messages stored in the Outbox ...........................51
9.1.3 Messages stored in the Send items list................51
9.2 Receiving a text message ........................................52
9.2.1 Reading messages stored in the Read items list..52
9.2.2 Forwarding a text message..................................53
9.2.3 Replying to a text message..................................54
10 Using Contacts....................................................55
10.1 Personal contact information....................................55
10.2 Adding a new contact...............................................56
10.3 Duplicating a contact................................................56
10.4 Viewing contact information sorted by last name .....57
10.5 Viewing contact information sorted by company name
.................................................................................57
10.6 Editing a contact.......................................................58
10.7 Deleting contacts......................................................58
11 Using the Agenda................................................61
11.1 Adding a new appointment.......................................61
11.2 Editing an appointment.............................................62
11.3 Viewing future appointments....................................62
11.4 Viewing history.........................................................62
11.5 Deleting an appointment...........................................63

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12 Using the utilities................................................. 65
12.1 Viewing the time and date ....................................... 65
12.2 Viewing network and phone status.......................... 65
12.3 Viewing battery status..............................................66
12.4 Viewing system info.................................................66
12.5 Using the alarm .......................................................66
12.6 Using the calculator................................................. 67
12.6.1 Typing digits........................................................68
12.6.2 Memory storage ..................................................68
12.6.3 Changing the evaluation order.............................68
12.6.4 Using the Calculator Context menu.....................68
13 Customizing your MPO....................................... 71
13.1 User settings............................................................ 71
13.2 Phone settings.........................................................71
13.3 SMS settings ...........................................................72
13.4 Notes settings.......................................................... 72
13.5 Time and date settings ............................................ 73
13.6 Audio settings..........................................................73
13.7 Speech settings.......................................................74
13.8 Braille settings......................................................... 75
13.9 Keyboard settings....................................................75
13.10Startup settings........................................................ 76
13.11Power management settings................................... 76
13.12Restoring factory default settings ............................77

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Appendix A: Care and maintenance...........................79
Appendix B: Technical specifications..........................81
Appendix C: Shortcuts................................................83
Appendix D: SIM card definitions................................87
Appendix E: Braille indicators.....................................89
Appendix F: Context menus .......................................91
Appendix G: Keys/Connectors overview.....................97
Appendix H: Troubleshooting ...................................101
Appendix I: FCC Statement......................................102
Index ........................................................................104

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1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
1.1 Welcome
Your new Mobile Phone Organiser (MPO) prepares you for
your entry into the world of mobile communications. Welcome!
The MPO is a compact, easy to carry all-in-one device for use
in a variety of mobile situations. Use the MPO to make phone
calls, to send SMS text messages and to manage your
personal information. The MPO has many built-in features to
make your life easier, such as: a phone and address directory,
notebook, clock and alarm system, agenda and an easy to use
calculator. In addition, your MPO can be connected to a PC or
laptop using its built-in USB port in order to synchronize your
information.
The MPO has been specially designed for visually impaired
people. All functions are accessible to you in braille and
speech. Information can be entered into the MPO using an 8-
key braille keyboard. Enjoy today’s wireless communication,
information and entertainment services at home or on the road
now!
1.2 MPO User Manual
This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the end-
user. It has been organized in a manner such that most
sections can be read and understood without the need to refer
to other parts of the manual.
Chapter 2: Safety precautions provides you guidelines with
which you must be familiar before using your MPO.
Chapter 3: Finding keys and connectors teaches you where
to find all the keys, slots and connection ports.