ASPERA F28 User manual

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Aspera F28
User Manual

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1 Aspera F28 handset layout........................................................................................................................................6
2 General Information..................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Profile.................................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Safety Information............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 Safety warning and Attentions...........................................................................................................................7
3 Getting started............................................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Installing SIM Cards and the Battery................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Installing SD Card............................................................................................................................................13
3.3 Charging the Battery........................................................................................................................................ 13
3.4 Powering On/Off the Mobile Phone................................................................................................................ 15
3.5 Linking to the Network....................................................................................................................................16
3.6 Dialing Calls.................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.7 Using the Headset............................................................................................................................................ 18
3.8 Turning phone on silent......................................................................................................................................... 18
3.9 Adjusting volume during a call..............................................................................................................................18
4 Input method............................................................................................................................................................ 19
4.1 Icons for Input Methods...................................................................................................................................19
4.2 To Change Entry Methods............................................................................................................................... 19

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4.3 Numeric Input.................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.4 English input and numeric input:.....................................................................................................................19
4.5 Inserting a Symbol........................................................................................................................................... 21
5 Using the Menus.......................................................................................................................................................21
5.1 Messages.......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Write message...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Conversations.......................................................................................................................................................................21
Drafts....................................................................................................................................................................................22
Sent messages.......................................................................................................................................................................22
Delete messages................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Broadcast messages..............................................................................................................................................................22
Templates............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Message settings...................................................................................................................................................................23
5.2 Phonebook........................................................................................................................................................24
5.3 Setting up Easy Dial 1 & 2.............................................................................................................................. 25
5.4 Call history.......................................................................................................................................................26
Missed Calls......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Dialed Calls..........................................................................................................................................................................26
Received Calls......................................................................................................................................................................26
Delete call logs.....................................................................................................................................................................26

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Call timers............................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Text msg. counter................................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.5 Multimedia....................................................................................................................................................... 27
Camera................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Gallery..................................................................................................................................................................................27
Video recorder......................................................................................................................................................................27
Media player.........................................................................................................................................................................27
Photo editor.......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Video player......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
FM radio...............................................................................................................................................................................28
5.6 SOS Setting...................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.7 Settings.............................................................................................................................................................29
User profiles......................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Changing the ringtone..........................................................................................................................................................30
Turning the phone to silent.................................................................................................................................................. 30
Call settings..........................................................................................................................................................................30
Phone Settings......................................................................................................................................................................32
Security Settings...................................................................................................................................................................32
Connectivity......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Restore factory settings........................................................................................................................................................33
5.8 File manager and SD card................................................................................................................................34

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5.9 Organizer..........................................................................................................................................................34
Calendar............................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Calculator............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Tasks.....................................................................................................................................................................................35
Alarm....................................................................................................................................................................................35
5.10 Services............................................................................................................................................................ 36
Internet service.....................................................................................................................................................................36
6 Telecoil...................................................................................................................................................................... 36
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1 Aspera F28 handset layout

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2 General Information
2.1 Profile
Please read this user guide carefully for advice on keep your phone in the best condition. Aspera Mobile may
change this phone without prior written notice and reserves the final right to interpret the performance of this
mobile phone. Due to different software and network operators, display on your phone may be different, refer
to your phone for details.
2.2 Safety Information
If your phone has lost or been stolen, notify your network service provider and the SIM card will be disabled
(network support is required). This can avoid economic loss caused by unauthorised use.
2.3 Safety warning and Attentions
Safety warning
Road safety comes first
Do not use a mobile phone while driving.
In some countries, dialing or receiving calls while driving is illegal! Please check with your local anorthites
regarding using a mobile phone while driving.
Switch off in aircraft
Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. Please make sure to only use your phone when switched
to Airplane mode when in an aircraft.
Switch off before entering risk areas
Strictly observe the relevant laws, codes, and regulations on the use of mobile phones in risk areas. Turn off
your mobile phone before entering a place susceptible to explosion, such as an oil station, oil tank, chemical

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plant or a place where a blasting process is under way.
Observe all special regulations
Follow any special regulations in force in any area such as hospitals and always switch off your phone
whenever it is forbidden to use it or, when it may cause interference or danger. Carefully use your mobile
phone near medical apparatuses, such as pacemakers and some other electronic medical devices, as it may
cause interference to such apparatuses.
Interference
The conversation quality of any mobile phone may be affected by radio interference. An antenna is built
inside the mobile phone and located near the microphone. Do not touch the antenna area during a
conversation, this will cause conversation quality to deteriorate.
Qualified service
Only qualified Aspera personnel or approved agent may install or repair phone equipment. Installing or
repairing the Aspera phone yourself or by unauthorised technician may void the warranty.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Aspera approved accessories and batteries.
Emergency calls
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service, enter the emergency number, e.g. 000, then press the Dial key.
Give your location and state your situation briefly. Do not end the call until told to do so. The emergency
number can be dialed with or without a sim card installed.
Precautions
This mobile phone has an intricate design. Please exercise special care when using it. The following
suggestions will help your mobile phone survive the warranty period and extend its service life:

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Keep the mobile phone and all its fittings beyond young children's reach.
Keep the mobile phone dry. Keep away from rain, moisture, liquid or other substances that may corrode
electronic circuits.
Do not use or store the mobile phone in dusty places, lest that active parts of the mobile phone be damaged.
Do not store the mobile phone in a high-temperature place. High temperature may shorten the life of
electronic circuits and damage the battery and some plastic parts.
Do not store the mobile phone in extreme cold places. This will cause moisture to be `formed inside the
mobile phone and may damage electronic circuits when the mobile phone is moved to a constant temperature
place.
Do not throw, knock or shock the mobile phone, as that may cause damage to the internal circuits and
high-precision components of the mobile phone.
3 Getting started
3.1 Installing SIM Cards and the Battery
A SIM card carries useful information, including your mobile phone number, PIN (Personal Identification
Number), PIN2, PUK (PIN Unlocking Key), PUK2 (PIN2 Unlocking Key), IMSI (International Mobile
Subscriber Identity), network information, contacts data, and short messages data.
Note: After powering off your mobile phone, wait for a few seconds before removing or inserting a SIM card.
Exercise caution when operating a SIM card, as friction or bending will damage the SIM card.
Properly keep the mobile phone and its fittings such as the SIM cards beyond children's reach.

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Installation
Hold the red hang up button for a few seconds to power off the mobile phone.
Lift the back cover from the bottom left corner and remove it.
Opening the back cover of the phone:
1) Hold the phone in your left hand with your fingers touching the back of the phone
2) Using your right finger nail or any small blunt object, and place it in the small indentation at the
bottom left hand side of the rear cover.
3) Push towards your right and leverage off the cover.

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Installing battery and sim:
4) Pull the battery up from the top left and then lift the battery away.
5) Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot lightly with the corner cutting of the card aligning to the
notch of the slot and the gold plate of the card facing downward aligning the sim card connectors with
those of the phone.
6) With the metallic contacts of the battery facing the metallic contacts in the battery slot, press the
battery down until it locks into place. You can then re-install the back cover.
Using code
The mobile phone and the SIM cards support passwords, to prevent the phone and the SIM cards from
unauthorized usage. When you are prompted to input any of the codes mentioned below, just input the correct
code and then press the ok key. If you input a wrong code, press the Right soft key to clear it and then input
the correct code.

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Phone lock code
The phone lock code may be set to prevent your mobile phone from being misused. In general, this code is
provided along with the mobile phone by the manufacturer. The initial phone lock code is set to 0000 by the
manufacturer. If the phone lock code is set, you need to input the phone lock code when powering on the
mobile phone.
PIN
The PIN (Personal identification number, 4 to 8 digits) code prevents your SIM card from being used by
unauthorized people. In general, the PIN is supplied with SIM card by the network operator. If PIN check is
enabled, you need to input the PIN each time when you power on your mobile phone. The SIM card will be
locked if you input the wrong PIN code three times.
Unlocking methods as follows:
-Input the correct PUK per the screen tips to unlock the SIM card.
-Then input the new PIN and press the ok key.
-Input the new PIN again and then press the ok key.
-If the input PUK is correct, the SIM card will be unlocked and the PIN will be reset.
Note: The SIM card will be locked if you input wrong PIN code three times. To unlock the SIM card, you need
to input the PUK. In general, the PUK can be obtained from the network operator.
PUK
The PUK code (Personal Unlocking Key) is required to change a blocked PIN. It is supplied with the SIM
card. If not, contact your network operator. If you input the wrong PUK code 10 times, the SIM card will be
invalid. Please contact the network operator to replace the SIM card.

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3.2 Installing SD Card
An SD card is a pluggable mobile storage card inside the mobile phone.
To install an SD card, insert the card into the card slot under the back cover, left of the SOS button. To
remove the SD card, push down on the lock catch and slide the card out.
Note:
1. The mobile phone cannot automatically identify the SD card being inserted when the mobile phone is
powered on. You must power off the mobile phone and then power it on, so that the phone can identify the SD
card.
2. The SD card is a miniature object. Keep it out of the reach of small children for fear that they may swallow
it.
3.3 Charging the Battery
The lithium-ion battery delivered with the mobile phone can be put into use immediately after being
unpacked.
Battery level indication:
Your mobile phone can monitor and display the battery state.
Normally the remaining energy of the battery is indicated by the battery level icon at the upper right
corner of the display screen.
When the battery energy is insufficient, the mobile phone prompts "Battery low". If you have set an alert
tone, an alert tone will be given off when the battery level is too low.
A charging animation appears when the battery is being charged. When the charging is complete, the
animation disappears.

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Using a travel adapter:
Install the battery into the mobile phone before charging the battery.
Connect the adapter of the travel charger with the charging port on the left side of the mobile phone.
Ensure that the adapter is fully inserted.
Insert the plug of the travel charger to an appropriate power outlet.
During the charging, the battery level grids in the battery icon keep flickering till the battery is fully
charged.
The battery icon will no longer flicker when the charging process is complete.
Using the Charging cradle:
Plug the charge cable to the back of cradle, a steady Green light will appear under “Aspera”
Close the F28 flip and place it in the cradle to charge, the green light will turn to Red while charging.
Once the charge is full the indicator light will turn Green.
Please be advised it’s normal for the light to switch between Red and Green. It means the phone is charging.
Note:
Ensure that the plug of the charger, the plug of the earphone, and the plug of the USB cable are inserted in
the right direction. Inserting them in a wrong direction may cause charging failure or other problems.
Before charging, ensure that the standard voltage and frequency of the local mains supply match the rated
voltage and power of the travel charger.
Using the Battery
The performance of a battery is subject to multiple factors: radio network configuration, signal strength,
ambient temperature, chosen functions or settings, phone fittings, and the voice, data or other application
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To guarantee the optimal performance of your battery, please stick to the following rules:
Use only the battery provided by Aspera. Otherwise, damage or even injuries could be caused during
charging. You may also void the warranty.
Power off the mobile phone before removing the battery.
The charging process lasts a longer time for a new battery or a battery not in use for long. If the battery
voltage is too low to enable the mobile phone to be powered on, charge the battery for a longer time. In
this case, the battery icon does not flicker until a long time after the battery enters the charge status.
During charging, ensure the battery is placed in a room temperature environment or in an environment
close to room temperature.
Immediately stop using the charging process if the battery produces odor, overheats, cracks, distorts or
has other damage, or if the electrolyte leaks.
The battery wears out with use. A longer charging time is required as the battery is put into use for a long
time. If the total conversation duration decreases but the charging time increases even though the battery
is properly charged, purchase a standard Aspera battery. Using any poor-quality fittings will cause harm
to your mobile phone and may be dangerous.
Note: To guarantee your personal safety and protect the environment, be careful if disposing of the battery.
Return the old battery to Aspera or place it in specified battery reclamation areas. Do not dispose of the
battery with normal household waste.
Warning: Short-circuits of the battery may cause explosion, fire, personal injury or other severe
consequences.
3.4 Powering On/Off the Mobile Phone
Hold the red End call key for a few seconds to power on the mobile phone. The end-call key has a power

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symbol on it. A power-on animation appears on the display screen.
Input the phone lock code and press the ok key if the mobile phone prompts you to input the phone lock code.
The original code is 0000.
Input the PIN and press the ok key if the mobile phone prompts you to input the PIN. The PIN is provided by
the network operator for new opening SIM card.
Enter the standby interface.
To power off the mobile phone, hold the End call key for a few seconds.
3.5 Linking to the Network
After the SIM card and the mobile phone are successfully unlocked, the mobile phone automatically searches
for an available network. After finding a network, the mobile phone enters the standby state. When the
mobile phone is registered on the network, the name of the network operator is displayed on the screen. Then
you can dial or receive a call.
3.6 Dialing Calls
In the standby interface, press number keys to input the area code and the telephone number, and then press
the green Dial key to dial a call. To end the call, press the red End key.
Dialing an international call
Press the * key twice to input "+". Then input the country code, the area code and the telephone number.
Finally, press the green Dial key.
Dialing to a number in the phonebook
Enter the phonebook and use the up or down direction keys to find the telephone number you want to call.
Press the green Dial key. The mobile phone automatically dials the chosen telephone number.
You can access the phone book directly by pressing the down arrow key. You can enter the first letter of the

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Contact in the search box to quickly find the Contact.
Redialing the last number
In the standby interface, press the dial key to show the dialed calls.
Press the up or down direction keys to select a number you want to dial and then press the Dial key.
Answering incoming calls
Press the red End key to end the current conversation.
If you wish to increase or decrease volume during a call, simply click the up arrow or down arrow at top and
bottom of the menu key.
By default, opening the cover will answer a call. You can change this setting to give you an option to reject a
call. Go to phone settings->call settings->advanced settings->answer mode. Turn on the “any key” option
and make sure the cover answer and auto answer options are turned off.
When a phone call comes in, opening the cover will not answer the call and there will be “reject” call option.
Any other key that is pressed will effectively answer the incoming call.
Note: If the caller can be identified, the mobile phone will present the calling number. If the calling number
exists in the phonebook, the mobile phone will present both the name and the phone number of the caller. If
the caller cannot be identified, the phone number will present only. You can answer an incoming call when
using a function list or browsing the phonebook.
Using options during a conversation
Select Options during a conversation to pause, end the ongoing call, originate a new call, browse the
phonebook, view information, set the mute, set the DTMF, or perform other operations. For details, refer to
the menu guide.

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3.7 Using the Headset
The phone will enter headset mode automatically when you insert headset to the port. A message will pop up
on the screen “Earphone plugged in.” Make sure you insert the headset tip to the bottom of the headphone
jack so you can listen to audio files clearly.
3.8 Turning phone on silent
To turn the phone on silent, go to menu->settings->user profile -> silent. Alternatively, long press the # key
and you will see “Meeting mode activated” on the screen, which means the phone will not ring when an
incoming call is received. Long press # again to re-activate the ring tone.
3.9 Adjusting volume during a call
If you are having trouble hearing during a call, simply press the up volume key on the right side of the phone
to turn the volume up of the speaker. Similarly press the down volume key to turn the volume down during a
call.
Note: These options can only be carried out during a call.
Turning on loudspeaker during a call
To turn on loudspeaker during a call, press the key directly under H-Free which displays on the screen.
Similarly, to turn off loudspeaker press the left soft key again.

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4 Input method
This mobile phone provides multiple input methods and languages, including English, Chinese and Spanish
input and numeric input. You can use these input methods when editing the phonebook, short messages, files
and so on.
4.1 Icons for Input Methods
After you enter an edit window such as a window for editing the phonebook or SMS messages, an icon is
displayed in the top left corner of the screen to indicate the current input method:
Numeric input: “123”
English input in upper case: “ABC”
English input in lower case: “abc”
4.2 To Change Entry Methods
Press the # key to switch between input methods.
4.3 Numeric Input
You can input numbers with the numeric input method. Press a number key to input the corresponding
number.
4.4 English input and numeric input:
The keyboards for English input and numeric input are defined in the following table:
Key
Character or Function
Remarks
Number key 1
. , - ? ! ’@ : # $ /_ 1
Number key 2
ABCabc2

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Number key 3
DEFdef3
Number key 4
GHIghi4
Number key 5
JKLjkl5
Number key 6
MNOmno6
Number key 7
PQRSpqrs7
Number key 8
TUVtuv8
Number key 9
WXYZwxyz9
Number key 0
0, space
* key
Press it to input a symbol
# key
Press it to switch between input methods
Left soft key
Equivalent to OK or Options
Right soft key
Equivalent to Back or Clear
End key
Press it to return to the standby interface
English input:
Each key is used to represent multiple characters. Quickly and continuously press a key until the
character you want appears. Input the next character after the cursor moves.
Smart English input is available as an input option, press the # key until the blue indicator appears before
Abc.
Press the #key to switch between input methods. The input method will show in the top left corner of the
screen.