AMOI CA8A User manual

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Thank you very much for choosing AMOI CA8a, the fashionable and
elegant camera phone. CA8a is a perfect integration of unparalleled
contemporary design and consummate precise craftsmanship, bringing
you easy communication, funny entertainment, as well as highlighting
yourtastes.
Key Features:
•GSMTri-band Unlocked
•Compatible with Most Standard GSM Networks
•GPRS Class 10, WAP 2.0
•AMOI Smart Dial
•SMS (Short Messaging Service)
•MMS (Multi-media Messaging Service)
•Phonebook Memory: 500 V-card Entries
•Downloadable40-polyphonic RingTones
•Downloadable Standby Animations & Images
•Built-in Amusing Games
•Downloadable Karaoke and Music Box
•Tool Kit (Note Book, Alarm Clock, Calculator, Unit Converter,
World Time, Voice Memo)

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Specifications:
GSM/ GPRS: 850/1800/1900 MHz
Voice Encoding:HR, FR,EFR, AMR
Screen: Internal: 65536 colors CSTN display (128 x 160 pixels)
External: STN display (96 x 64 pixels)
Size: 86 x 44 x 19.9 mm; 3.39" x 1.73" x 0.78"
Weight: 76 g; 2.68 oz
Battery Capacity: 520 mAh
StandbyTime:60-80hrs
Talk Time: 4-6hrs
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
andtrademarkarethepropertyofthemanufacturer.Nov.2004.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
otherwise the property ofAMOI or its respective suppliers relating to
theAMOImobilephones, including but not limited to, accessories,
parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary
toAMOI 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,otherwiseyou 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 withAMOI
and its suppliers.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions……………………………….…………….5
Unpacking………………………………………….………….7
Your Phone…………………………………………………9
Keys Description…………………..………………………....11
Display Layout…………………….………………….……12
External Display.......................................................................14
Backlight..................................................................................14
GettingStarted........................................................................15
Installing a SIM Card………………………...………………15
Charging a Battery…………..… ..……………………………21
Switching the phone On/Off…………………...……………..16
Your Phone’s Mode.…………………………...……………..15
Shortcut Keys…………………………………………..……15
Call Functions……………………………………………25
Making Calls…………………………………..…………......25
Receive or Reject Calls……….………………….……….....26
Adjust volume… .…………………….………………………27
Call Menu…..… ..…………….…….…………………….......27
Entering Text……………………………........……………..29
Input Indicator……………………………………………….29
Changing Text Input Mode………………………………...30
Insert Symbol…………………………………………….… .30
eZi English Mode……………………………….………...32
ABC/abc Mode…………………….........………….……....33
123 Mode…………………………….……………………….33

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Using Menus…………………………...……………….........34
Accessing a menu function… .....…….………………………34
List of Menu Functions……………...…………………….……....35
Phonebook……………………………………………….......41
Smart Dial……………………………………………….… ..42
Search All…………………….………………………..……..43
Search name……………….…………………………..……..44
Storing a Number in PB……………………………….… ..… 45
Number Groups………………………………………………45
PhBook Manager………….………………………………… .45
Info……….…………….…………………………………….46
Speed Dial……………………………………………………46
Messages..................................................................................47
SMS..........................................................................................47
MMS.........................................................................................49
Broadcast..................................................................................51
Memory....................................................................................52
Settings.....................................................................................53
Data Service……………………...………………………….57
Browser……...…………….…………………………………57
PC Sync… .… ..……………………………………………….57
Settings…….…………………………………………………57
Personality………………………………………………..… 58
Music Select…….……………………………………...…….49
Alert Type ……………………………………………….… 48
Ring Volume………………………………………………….48
Standby Interface......................................................................47

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Power On/Off Interface............................................................47
Settings………...… ..………………………………………...50
Time..…………………………………………………………50
Call…………...………………………………………………50
Mobile………………………………………………………..55
Network………………………………………………………56
Toolbox…...………………………………………………....61
Alarm Clock…………...……….…………………………….61
Voice Memo………………………………………………….62
Calculator… .…………………………………………………66
Unit Convert ........……………………………………………66
World Time……………..…………………………………….67
Private Info…….………………………………........………68
Calls…………..……………................… .......… .....................68
Security………..…………………...........................................70
Amusement……….…………………………………………74
Tetris…………….……………………………………………74
Push Box………..……………………………………………74
Eat Bean...……………………………………………………74
Shrew Mouse…………………………………………………75
Multimedia…………………………………………………..76
Voice Memo………………………………………………….77
Image………….………...……………………………………79
Audio…………………………………………………………84
User Custom 1………...………...……………………………84
User Custom 2……….……...… ..……………………………84
Reference Information……...………………………………89

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Access Code……………….………………………………....89
Using the Batteries………..………………………..…….… ..90
Care and Maintenance……………..…………………………93
Glossary…………………….…………..………….…………95
Trouble Shooting……………………………………….… ..88
Important SAR Information……………..…………………………..100
Body-WornOperation……………………………………………….101
FCC Part 15 Notice………………...………………………………..101
Warning……………………………………….……………………..102
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement………...……………………….102
Caution………………………………………………………………102

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read these brief guidelines. Failure to comply with them
may be dangerous or illegal.
Roadsafety 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.
Switchoffonaircraft
Mobile phones can cause interference. Using them on
aircraft is both illegal and dangerous. (Please also close
thepower-off alarm clock.)
Switch off near an explosion place
Do not use the phone near an explosion place, because it
may disturb the remote control of the explosion.
Switchoffwhenrefueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station)
ornearfuelsorchemicals.

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Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to radio interference,
which may affect their performance.
Switchoffinhospital
Follow any regulations or rules. Switch phone off near
medical equipment.
Accessories and batteries
Use only approved accessories and batteries.
Usesensibly
Use only in the normal position (to ear). Do not touch the
antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched on.
EmergencyCall(SOS)
By pressing the soft key 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:
Note: Accessory availability may vary in different markets.
Handset Battery
Travel Charger Hands-free Headset
User’s Manual Addendum to User’s Manual

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YOUR PHONE
Phone ’s Layout
The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone.
OpenView
Earpiece
Display
Record Key
Left Soft Key
Volume Key
Send Key
Alphanumeric
Key
Special Function Key
Right Soft Key
Navigation/Hot key
OK Soft Key
Power On/Off Key
Internet Hotkey
Microphone

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Closed View:
RearView:
Earphone Jack
External Display
Speaker
Antenna
Battery Lock
Battery
Terminals
SIM Slot

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Keys Description
Key Description
Two soft keys perform the functions indicated by the text
abovethem(inthebottom line of thedisplay).
Internet Hotkey: Hold this key to connect WAP services in
thestandbymode; Press to enter data service.
Navigation Keys: Scroll through the menus;In the standby
mode,presspto enterAmusement,press?to enter
Phonebook,press?to enter Call list, press ? to enter
Messages.
OK Key:Inthe menu facility, confirms your selection or
entry; Enter eZI Sub Menu in editing mode; Hold to go to
WPSinstandbymode.
Send Key: Makes or answers a call. In Standby mode, recalls
thelastnumberdialed.
Power On/OffKey:Hold it to switch on/off the phone;Enda
call;In the menu facility, returns to the Standby mode and
cancelsyourinput.
Special Function Key:Use these keys for various special
functions.
OK

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Volume Keys:During a call, adjusts the voice volume;When
the phone is closed, press it to display the current time.
Record Key:When the phone is closed, press and hold it to
refuse a call; Instandby mode, press it to enter Voice Memo
Menu; Instandby or call mode, press and hold it to record a
voice memo.
Display
Display Layout
The display comprises three areas.
Area Description
Icons Displays various icons
Text andGraphicArea Displays messages, instructions and any information that
you enter.
Soft Keys Indications Shows the functions currently assigned to the two soft
keys.
Icons
Text and graphic area
Soft keys indications

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Icons
Icons Indications
Signal Intensity: Shows the received signal intensity. The
greater the number of bars, the better the signal intensity.
Service: Appears when a call is in progress.
Roaming: Appears when you are out of your home area and
have registered with a different network.
New Message: Appears when a new message has been
received; flash indicates that your message box is full.
Ring Mode: Indicates the phone rings when a call is
coming.
Vibrate Mode: Indicates the phone vibrate when a call is
coming.
Ring & Vibrator: Indicate that your phone will ring and
vibrate when a call is coming.
Log Setting: Appears when you set a log.
Alarm:Appears when the alarm is active. (If both alarm
and countdown are set, this icon won’t appear until the
countdown alarm rings.)
Countdown: Appears when the countdown is set.
Battery Status: Shows the level of your battery. The more
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External Display
Your phone has an external display on the cover, it indicates that you
have an incoming call or message, and notifies you at the specified time
when you set an alarm or a log, without having to open the phone. It
appears alternately with a screensaver every three seconds.
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 theBacklight Option set in
theMobile Setting menu.

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GETTING STARTED
You must insert the SIM card and charge the battery before you can use
thephone.
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 when 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:
?Press down the catch above the battery and hold it in this
position.
?Slide the battery and lift it away, as shown.

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3. Slide the ivory lock in the SIM cardholder as shown below to unlock
the SIMcardholder andlift it up.
4.Insert the SIM card ensuring that the cut corner is at the top left and
the gold contacts of the card face into the phone.