AMOI A6a User manual

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Thank you very much for choosing Amoi A6a, the fashionable and
elegant blue screen mobile phone. A6a 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
Metal Silver Keys with Sapphire Blue Backlight
SMS (Short Messaging Service)
Phonebook Memory: 150 V-card Entries
AMOI Smart Dial
16-Polyphonic Ring Tones
Interesting Standby Animations & Images
Multi Call Functions (Call Divert, Call Wait/ Hold, Auto-Redial/
Answer, Incoming Call Filter)
Built-in Amusing Games
Tool Kit (Alarm Clock, Calculator, World Time, Voice Memo)

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Specifications:
GSM/ GPRS: 850/ 1800/ 1900MHz
Voice Encoding: FR/ EFR/ HR
Screen: 1.8" FSTN Main Screen (128 x 128 Pixels)
Dimension: 86.5 x 44 x 17.9 mm; 3.41" x 1.73" x 0.70"
Weight: 78 g; 2.75 oz
Battery Capacity: 650 mAh
Standby Time: 80~120 hrs
Talk Time: 2~3 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. The Amoi logo
and trademark are the property of the manufacturer. Nov. 2004

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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
Backlight .......................................…………….................... 15
7 Color LED………………………………………………15
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
Missed Calls ..................................………………............... 26
Adjusting the Volume........................……………................ 27
Quick-switch to Mute Mode.............……………...….......... 27
Call Menu…………...……………....................................... 27
Making a Conference Call…………………………………29
Entering Text ........................................…………….......... 30
Changing Text Input Mode ..............……….…………........ 30

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Insert Symbol .......................................………………......... 31
English Mode ...............…………..……………................... 31
Spanish Mode………………………………………….……31
ABC Mode ...................………………………..................... 32
123(Numeric) Mode ........................……………................. 33
Insert Template………………………..…………………….33
Insert Phone Number………………..………………………34
Using User’s Dictionary ...........................……………….... 34
Phonebook ........................................................................... 36
Storing a Phone Number in PB...…………….…………...... 36
Phonebook Menu......................…….……………................ 36
Using Menus …………..……….……................................. 43
Accessing a Menu Function…………………………...…….43
List of Menu Functions ...........……….…………................. 44
Messages ................................…………….......................... 48
Voice Mail .................................……………........ 48
SMS…………………...…………………………………….49
Broadcast .....................................................……………..... 51
Settings ..................................................……………........... 52
Display ...............................………………….............. 53
Power On/ Off Display………………....…………….......... 53
Standby Display ....………………….……………............... 53
Audio Profile ....................................................................... 54
Music Select…………………… ................…….................. 54
Volume………………….……………………..................... 55
Call Prompt……………………......……………….............. 55

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Settings .......................................………….......................... 56
Mobile……………………...............……………................. 56
Call………………………….......……………...................... 58
Network…………………..........……………………........... 61
Security…………………..............…....………………….... 62
Toolbox ...............…….………………................................ 65
Calendar……………………………………………………..65
Calculator..............................................……………............. 66
World Time ...............................................………………..67
Voice Memo ............………………….…………............. 67
Private Info ..................................…………........................70
Call Lists .............………………………..………................ 70
Calls………………………...................……………….........70
Bio Rhythm .........………………………..……….................71
Monthly Care.......................................……………….......... 71
Games ................................…………................................... 72
Reference Information .......……….…………................... 73
Access Codes ....…………………….................................... 73
Using the Battery ..………………...…................................. 75
Care and Maintenance .......................................................... 77
Glossary ................….……….…………............................. 79
TroubleShooting ...……………...........................................86

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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’s Manual Addendum to User’s Manual

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In addition, you can buy the following accessories for your phone
from your AMOI local dealer:
• Standard Battery
• Hands-free Car Kit
• Car Charger
• Leather Case
• Desktop Charger
• PC Data Link Kit (PC data link cable + PC link CD)
Note: Accessory availability may vary by market.

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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 Key
Special Function Keys
Microphone

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Closed View
Rear View
Antenna
Earphone Jack
(On Upper Side)
7-Colors LED
Speaker
Hand Strap Hold
Battery Lock
Battery Terminals
SIM Card Socket
Metal Lock
Cable Connector Slot

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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 the Voice Memo, the dkey to view the Call Lists, the ekey
to use My Favorite 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.
Send Key (Call Key): Makes or answers a call. In Standby mode,
recalls the last number dialed.
Power On/ Off Key: Ends a call; hold it to switch the phone on and
off. In the menu facility, returns to the Standby mode and cancels
your input.
Alphanumeric Keys: Enter numbers, letters and some special
characters. In Standby mode, hold the 1 numeric key to enter the
Voice Mail.
Volume Keys (On the side of the phone): During a call,
adjusts the voice volume. In Standby mode, adjusts the key
tone volume.
OK

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Display
The display comprises three areas.
Area Description
First
line
Displays various
icons.
Middle
lines
Displays messages,
instructions and any
information that
you enter.
Last
line
Shows the
functions currently
assigned to the two
soft keys.
Icons
Signal Strength: Shows the received signal strength. The
greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength.
Service: Appears when there is a call incoming.
No Service: Appears when you are not covered by the network
service provider. In this case, you cannot make or receive
calls.
Roaming: Appears when you are out of your home area and
under another different network.

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New Message: Indicates that there is a new message received.
Mute: Appears when you set the Mute mode active. The
phone vibrates instead of ringing when there is a call coming.
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.
Backlight
The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you
press any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if no key is
pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight
Option set in the Phone Set menu.
7 –Color LED
The 7-colors LED is on the bottom of the upper cover, you can set
different flickering modes when you switch on your phone or receive
an incoming call. It flickers when:
Standby: Green light flickers;
During a call: Blue light flickers;
Missed a call: Purple light flickers;
New SMS: Red/Green/Blue lights flickers alternately;
Un-read SMS: Yellow lights flickers;
Charging: Red light shines;
Full charged: Green lights shines.

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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 to press and hold down the key.
2. Remove the battery. To do so:
① Press down the catch above the battery and hold it in the
position.
② Slide the battery and lift it away, as shown.

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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. Make sure
that the battery is properly installed before switching on the
phone.

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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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Using the Desktop Charger
To charge the battery alone, use the desktop charger unit.
1. Insert the battery alone into the slot making sure that the
terminals on the battery contact to the terminals on the charger.
2. Push down the battery until you hear a click.

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3. Insert the lead of the travel adapter into the connector socket of
the desktop charger.
4. Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet.
5. The colour indication of the LED on the charger is as follows:
• Red: Charging
• Green: Fully Charged
6. When charging is finished (the LED flashes in green), unplug
the power cord of the adapter from the AC outlet and remove the
battery from the charger.
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.