AMOI A211a User manual

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Thank you very much for choosing AMOI A211a, the fashionable and
elegant mobile phone. A211a is a perfect integration of unparalleled
contemporary design and consummate craftsmanship, bringing you
easy communication and entertainment, as well as highlighting your
tastes.
Key Features:
GSM World Tri-band Unlocked
Compatible with Most Standard GSM Networks
SMS (Short Messaging Service)
Phonebook Memory: 300 V-card Entries
AMOI Smart Dial
64-Polyphonic Ring Tones
Interesting Standby Animations & Pictures
Multi Call Functions (Call Divert, Call Waiting, Call Filter)
Built-in Amusing Games
Tool Kit (Alarm Clock, Calculator, Unit Conversion, Recorder)

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Specifications:
GSM/GPRS: 850/ 1800/ 1900 MHz
Voice Encoding: FR/ EFR/ HR/ AMR
Screen: 1.8" CSTN display (128 x 160 Pixels)
Dimension: 82 x 43 x 21.5 mm; 3.23" x 1.69" x 0.85"
Weight: 84 g; 2.97 oz
Battery Capacity: 630 mAh
Standby Time: 100 hrs
Talk Time: 3~5 hrs
The manufacturer may, at any time and without notice, make changes or
improvements to the products offered, but provide necessary corrigendum with this
manual or release new version of this manual for the following lot.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
otherwise the property of AMOI or its respective suppliers relating to
the AMOI mobile phones, including but not limited to, accessories,
parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary
to AMOI and protected under federal laws, state laws, and
international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is
not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade
secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related
documentation and other works of authorship. You could not infringe
on it, otherwise you may violate the rights secured by the Intellectual
Property. Moreover, you must agree that you will not (and will not
attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works, recompile, disassemble,
or attempt to create source code from the software. No title or
ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All
applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with AMOI
and its suppliers.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ......................................…........................ 7
Unpacking ................................................….......................….9
Your Phone ...........................………........…….........…...... 11
Phone’s Layout ............................……………..................... 11
Keys Description ……...…...……………………………….13
Display .........................................………………................. 14
Getting Started ......................................………………...... 16
Installing a SIM Card ......................................…………….. 16
Charging a Battery ........................………………................ 18
Switching the Phone On/Off ..............………………........... 22
Your Phone’s Mode......................…………….………….... 23
Call Functions ..............................……………………....... 24
Making Calls .................................................…………….... 24
Receiving Calls ....................................……………............. 25
Rejecting a Call……………………………………………26
Ending a Call………………………………………………..26
Adjusting the Volume........................……………................ 27
Quick-switch to Silent Mode............……………...….......... 27
Call Menu…………...……………....................................... 27
Entering Text ........................................…………….......... 30
Changing Text Input Mode ..............……….…………........ 30
Insert Symbol .......................................………………......... 31
Insert Template………………………..…………………….33
Insert Phone Number………………..………………………33

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Dictionary .................................................……………….... 34
eZI Esp………………………………………………………34
eZi Eng……………..............……..……………................... 31
Es Abc………………………………………………………33
Abc................................………………………..................... 32
123………………….....................……………................. 33
Using Menus …………..……….……................................. 41
Accessing a Menu Function…………………………...…….41
List of Menu Functions ...........……….…………................. 42
Phonebook ........................................................................... 35
AMOI Smart Dial…………….…………….…………...... 35
Search……………………………………………………...35
New…………………………………………………………35
Number Group………………………………………………35
Calls………………………………………………………..35
Amoi Smart dial……………………………………………35
PhBook Manager.......................…….………….................. 35
Country / Area Code………………………………………36
Messages ................................…………….......................... 48
SMS .................................…………….…...... 48
MMS………………………………………………………49
Voice mail…………...…………………………………….51
Cell Broadcast ..............................................……………..... 51
Settings ..................................................……………........... 51
Memory……………………………………………………51

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Personality...............................………………….............. 52
Music Select…………………… ................…….................. 53
Sound Effect Setting…………...……………………………53
Alert Type……………….……………………..................... 54
Ring Volume…..………………......……………….............. 54
Standby Interface...………………….……………............... 52
Power On/ Off Display………………....…………….......... 52
Multimedia…………………………………………………53
Recorder……………………………………………………..53
Image………………………………………………………..53
Audio…………………………………………………….…54
User Custom 1………………………………………………55
User Custom 2………………………………………………56
View…………………………………………………………56
Amusement…................................…................................... 70
Gobang………………………………………………………71
Push Box…………………………………………………….70
Tetris….……………………………………………………..70
Toolbox ...............…….………………................................ 63
Alarm………………………………………………………..63
Record…………………………….…………………………63
Calculator....................................……………........................64
Calendar...............................................………………..65
Unit Conversion……………………………………………64
Data Service……...........................…………........................68
Browser.............………………………..………................ 68

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PC Sync…...………………………………………………...68
Browser Settings…………...................……………….........68
Settings .......................................………….......................... 55
Time…………………………………………………………55
Mobile……………………...............……………................. 55
Call………………………….......……………...................... 57
Network…………………..........……………………........... 59
Security Info…………………………………………….…72
Reference Information .......……….…………................... 71
Access Codes ....…………………….................................... 71
Using the Battery ..………………...…................................. 73
Care and Maintenance .......................................................... 75
Glossary ................….……….…………............................. 77
TroubleShooting ...……………...........................................84

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read these brief guidelines. Failure to comply with them
may be dangerous or illegal.
Road safety comes first
Do not use a hand-held mobile phone while driving;
park the vehicle first. Remember that in some countries,
it is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving.
Switch off on aircraft
Mobile phones can cause interference. Using them on
aircraft is both illegal and dangerous. (Please also close
the power-off alarm clock.)
Switch off near an explosion place
Do not use the phone near an explosion place, because it
likely disturbs the remote control of the explosion.
Switch off when refueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station)
or near fuels or chemicals.

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Switch off in hospital
Follow any regulations or rules. Switch phone off near
medical equipment.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to radio interference,
which may affect their performance.
Accessories and batteries
Use only approved accessories and batteries.
Use sensibly
Use only in the normal position (to ear). Do not touch
the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched
on. Your package contains the following items.
Emergency Call ( SOS)
Bypressingthesoftkey SOS you can reach an emergency
call on any network without a SIM card and without
entering a pin ( not available in all countries )

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UNPACKING
Your package contains the following items.
Handset Battery
Travel Charger Hands-free Headset
User’sManual

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YOUR PHONE
Phone’s Layout
The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone.
Open View
Earpiece
Display
Vo l u m e K e y
Left Soft Key
Send Key
Right Soft Key
Power On/ Off Key
Navigation/ Hot Key
Alphanumeric Keys
Special Function Keys
Microphone

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Closed View
Antenna
Speaker

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Rear View
Side Keys
Earphone Jack
Hand Strap Hole

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KeysDescription
Key Description
Two soft keys perform the functions indicated by the text above
them (in the bottom line of the display).
Navigation Keys: In the menu facility, scroll through the menu
Options and Phonebook memory. In Standby mode, the ▲key to
enter Amusement, the dkey to view the phonebook entries, the e
key to enter the Call Lists and the fkey to enter Messages.
OK Soft Key: In the menu facility, confirms your selection or
entry. In editing mode, press it to enter the Input Mode Menu; in
standby mode, hold the key to visit the browser homepage.
Send Key (Call Key): Makes or answers a call. In Standby mode,
recalls the last number dialed; when entering text, press the key to
change the eZi input mode.
Power On/ Off Key: Ends a call; hold it to switch the phone on/off.
In the menu facility, returns to the Standby mode or cancels your
input.
* Key: Hold the key to swith between the silent & typical mode.
# Key: Hold the key to enter a pause between the extension and
switchboard.
Volume Keys (On the side of the phone): During a call,
adjusts the voice volume. In Standby mode, adjusts the key
tone volume.

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Display
The display consists of three areas.
Areas Description
First area Displays various icons
Middle
area
Displays phone numbers, messages, graphics and any data
that you enter.
Last area
Shows the functions currently assigned to the two soft
keys.

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Icons
Signal Strength: Shows the received signal strength. The
greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength.
Ring: Indicates that your phone will ring when there is an
incoming call or message.
Vibrate: Indicates that your phone will vibrate when there is
an incoming call or message.
Tone & Vibrator: Indicates that your phone will ring and
vibrate when there is an incoming call or message.
No Notification: Indicates that there is no notification when
there is an incoming call or message.
New SMS: Indicates that there is a new message received.
The flash of the icon indicates that the memory is full.
New MMS: Indicates when there is a new multimedia
message to be read.
Romaing: Appears when your are out of your home area and
under another network service.
Alarm: Appears when you set the alarm active.
Battery Status: Shows the level of your battery. The more
black area you see, the more power you have left.

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GETTING STARTED
Installing a SIM Card
When you subscribe to a mobile network, you are provided with a
plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your
subscription details (PIN, Phone book information and so on).
Note: The SIM card can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so
you should be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card.
Follow the instructions supplied with the SIM card. Keep all SIM cards
out of the reach of small children.
1. Switch the phone off.
2. Remove the battery. To do so:
① Press down the battery cover, and remove it.
② Slide the battery as shown.
(1) (2)

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3. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder so that the holder
locks the card in the position. Make sure that the notched corner
is at the top right and the gold contacts of the card face into the
phone.
4. Reinstall the battery. To do so:
① Place the battery back, taking care to match the tabs on the
battery with the grooves on the phone.
② Push the battery down until it clicks into place，then place
back the battery cover. Make sure that the battery is properly
installed before switching on the phone.
(1) (2)

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ChargingaBattery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
You are provided with a travel charger when buying the phone. Use
only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local dealer for further
details.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the
first time. The phone can be used while the battery is charging.
Using the Travel Charger
1. Place the battery on the back of the phone, connect the lead from
the travel adapter to the connector at the bottom of the phone.
2. Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet.
3. When charging is finished (the full battery icon becomes solid),
disconnect the adapter from the AC wall outlet, then from the
phone.
Note: When disconnect the lead of the adapter from the phone, you
should press the buttons on both sides of it, otherwise it’s easily
damaged.

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Low Battery Indicator
When the battery charge level gets low, you can see an empty battery
icon at the top right of the display and a text notification.
If the battery level gets too low, the phone will turn off automatically.
Unfortunately, if this happen, you’ll lose whatever you are doing,
including dropping your call. Watch the battery strength icon and
make sure your battery is adequately charged.