Bea-fon CLASSIC C245 User manual

User
Guide
Dear User,
Thank you for choosing Bea-fon C245.
This user guide will provide you with general
information and operating instructions.
EN

My phone
1
Left menu button
From the home screen, go into the main
menu with this key
2
Green dial key
Calling or receiving a call. On the home
screen, brings up the call list
3
* Key

Press this key on the home screen to enter
the following symbols: */+ In write mode:
Insert symbol
4
Navigation key (4-way)
On the home screen, you can get to the most
frequently used functions using the navigation
keys.
In the main menu, use these keys for
navigation.
5
Right menu button
On the home screen, brings up the
phonebook
6
Red key
Turns the phone on and off (press and hold)
and ends a call.
7
OK key
On the home screen, opens the main menu;
in menu mode, selects the selected menu or
confirms an entry
8
# key
In standby mode, press and hold down to
toggle between silent/vibration and normal
mode.
In write mode, change the input method.

Symbol description
Symbol
Description
Reception strength:
The vertical bars show the network
connection strength (SIM1 and SIM2).
New messages
This symbol is displayed when you
receive a new message.
SIM card has an unread message. This
symbol blinks when the inbox folder is
full. You have to delete some
messages in order to be able to receive
new messages.
Headset
This symbol is displayed when a
headset is plugged in or connected.
Missed calls
This symbol is displayed when you did
not answer a call.
Call signal
Silent and vibrate mode
Normal mode
Vibration only

Call forwarding
This symbol is displayed when all calls
are being forwarded.
Alarm
This symbol is displayed when you turn
on the alarm.
Roaming
This symbol is displayed when your
SIM card is in a foreign network (also
for virtual network operators) Note:
Additional costs may apply when using
your phone abroad.
Bluetooth
This symbol is displayed when the
Bluetooth function is switched on.
Battery indicator
Battery status
Inserting the SIM card

The phone must be switched off and disconnected
from the charger.
Remove the battery cover on the back of your phone
by inserting your fingernail in the notch on the bottom
left side of the phone and prying the battery cover
open.
Should the battery be in the device, please remove it.
There are 3 card slots: two at the top for SIM cards
and one at the bottom right for a micro SD card. (Up to
16 GB). Slide the SIM card carefully into the SIM card
slot. Ensure its gold-coloured contacts are facing
downwards and the bevelled corner is on the right.
Inserting the micro SD card
Slide the micro SD card carefully into the dedicated
slot. The phone supports microSD™ or microSDHC™
memory cards of up to 16 GB (not included).
Charging the battery
1. Connect the charger to the charging port on the
Micro SD
card

underside of the phone.
2. Then plug the charger into a socket.
3. When the phone is charged while turned on, the
battery indicator gradually goes up.
4. The battery is fully charged when the battery
indicator no longer goes up.
5. Disconnect the charger from the network and from
the device when it is no longer needed!
Note: During charging, the phone and charger get
warm. That is completely normal.
Turning the phone on/off
1. Press and hold the red key for 1-2 seconds to turn
on the phone.
2. If the PIN code is activated, the phone will prompt
you for your PIN code; please enter it and confirm
your entry with OK.
3. Please select your language and confirm your
selection with OK.
4. Press and hold the red key for 1-2 seconds to turn
off the phone.
Device code
This code prevents unauthorised use of the phone.
The default code is: 0000
PIN code
The code from the network operator provided with the
SIM card prevents unauthorised use of the card. You
can activate/deactivate or change the PIN code.

Background image
Select a screen background image.
In the main menu, select Settings - Phone settings -
Display - Background image.
Navigating the main menu
On the home screen, press the left “Menu” key or the
OK key to access the main menu.
To return to the previous menu, press the right menu
key. Press the red key to return directly to the home
screen.
Shortcut keys
Using the navigation keys, you can quickly access
frequently used phone functions.
Access phone functions.
1. In the main menu, select “Settings - Phone
settings - Shortcut keys” and press OK.
2. Select the desired key (navigation keys: up, down,
left, right).
3. Press “Edit”.
4. Select a function from the list and confirm with
“OK”.
Note: Not all available functions can be found in the list.
Making a call
1. On the home screen, enter the phone number
with the area code and press the green key.
2. Press the red key or right menu key to end the

call.
Press Delete (right menu key) to delete the figure on
the left of the cursor.
Making a call using the phonebook
If contacts are stored in the phonebook, you can make
a call using the phonebook.
1. On the home screen, press the right menu key to
go to the phonebook.
2. Using the navigation key, scroll up/down to the
desired contact.
3. Press the green key to call the number.
4. Press the red key to cancel or end the call.

Calling from the call list
The call list shows the received, dialled, missed and
declined calls.
1. On the home screen, press the green key to go
to the call list.
2. Use the navigation key (left and right) to select
the call group.
3. Select a contact or number using the up and
down navigation keys.
4. Press “Options” for more information.
5. Press the green key to make a call.
Note:
If you are using two SIM cards, the phone will ask you
which SIM card (SIM1 or SIM2) you want to use to
make the call for outgoing calls.
Answering a call
To answer the call, press the green key or left menu
key.
To decline the call, press the red key or right menu key.
Note: In the menu “Settings - Call settings -
Advanced settings - Answering mode”, you can set
to answer the call directly when you flip the phone
open.

Speed dial
Assign a phone number to a number key (2 to 9).
1. In the main menu, select Phonebook and press
OK.
2. Press Options.
3. Select Phonebook settings and press OK.
4. Select Speed dial and press OK.
5. In the dialling list, assign a contact from the
phone directory.
On the home screen, the assigned number can be
dialled by pressing and holding the desired number
key (2-9).
Headset/Bluetooth mode
If a headset is connected to the 2.5 mm socket (or a
Bluetooth Headset), you can answer the call using the
headset button. (Headset is not included).
Volume control
During a phone call, use the navigation keys to adjust
the volume.
Hands-free
During a call, you can
turn the hands-free function on/off by
pressing the right menu key.
Bluetooth
1. In the main menu, select Settings -

Connections - Bluetooth.
With Bluetooth, you can connect your phone with a
compatible Bluetooth device.
Searching for Bluetooth audio device
To start a search for another Bluetooth device,
proceed as follows:
1. Select Found devices - Add new device and
press OK.
2. Select the desired device from the list of found
devices and press Pair.
3. Once a connection with a Bluetooth device is
established, you will be prompted to enter a
password for the Bluetooth device.
4. Confirm the password with OK.
Once the Bluetooth device is paired with your phone, it
can be found in the list of found devices.
Changing phone tones
1. In the main menu, select Settings - User
profiles.
2. Select the profile to be used, press Options and
select Settings.
To switch to another profile, select the desired profile
and press the OK key.
Note: On the home screen, you can
press the # key to toggle between the normal and
silent/vibration mode
Switching Dual SIM card on/off
1. In the main menu, select Settings - Dual SIM

settings.
2. Select the SIM card to be activated or
deactivated. (SIM1 or SIM2)
Note:
The Menu selection depends on the number of SIM
cards.
Voice mailbox
Voice mail is a network function. When a voice mail is
received, the symbol of a new message is displayed
on your phone screen.
1. In the main menu, select Messages and press
OK.
2. Select SMS settings - SIM voice mailbox and
press OK.
3. Press OK to enter the voice mailbox.
4. Press Edit to edit or enter your voice
mailbox Number.
On the home screen, press and hold Number 1 and
your phone will dial the number saved in the voice
mailbox.
Note: This service must be supported by the network
operator.
Main menu
Phonebook
New contact
On the home screen, press Names (right menu key).
1. Press the left menu key Options.

2. Select Create new and press OK.
3. Select where to save: SIM card(s) or Phone.
SIM memory: Only Name and Number can be
saved.
Phone memory: By default, Name, Number,
Image, Ringtone, and Group can be saved.
4. To save the contact, press the left menu key
Options - Save.
Messages
Writing messages
1. Select the main menu, Messages and press
OK.
2. Select Write message.
3. Enter the text in the field.
4. Press Options and select Send to.
5. Select the recipient from the phonebook or enter
a number and confirm your entry with the OK
key.

Note:
If two SIM cards are used, please choose the SIM card
that you want to use.
Input method
Press the pound key (#) to toggle between lower and
upper case: EN, En, en, 123, pay attention to the
Symbol above on the display.
Inserting a symbol
Press the star key (*), use the navigation key to select
the desired symbol and confirm with OK
Call list
In the main menu, select Calls.
The Call list shows the received, dialled, missed and
declined calls.
Camera
In the main menu, select Camera.
To take photos, press the OK key.
Important: Use a memory card (micro SD card up to
16 GB, not included) to save your photos.

Photos
In the main menu, select Photos to display the saved
photos (in .jpg format). You can send and receive
photos via Bluetooth.
Calendar
In the main menu, select Calendar
Press the navigation keys to switch between the days.
You can save Events in the calendar.
File manager
In the main menu, select File manager.
Use File manager to manage your files and folders on
the memory card.
Extras
Alarm
1. In the main menu, select Extras and press OK.
2. Select Alarm and press OK.
You can set up to 5 alarms.
Calculator
1. In the main menu, select Extras and press OK.
2. Select Calculator and press OK.
With this function, you can use your mobile phone as a
pocket calculator. The pocket calculator can perform
basic arithmetic functions.
Radio

1. In the main menu, select Extras and press OK.
2. Select Radio and press OK.
You can use the phone as a radio.
For better reception, please use a headset (not
included).
World clock
1. In the main menu, select Extras and press OK.
2. Select World clock and press OK.
Here, you can display capital cities with their
respective local times.
Settings
In the main menu, select Settings and press OK.
You will find the following settings in this menu:
Call settings (Call forwarding, Caller ID, Call
barring, etc.)
Profiles (Tone settings)
Phone settings (Date, Time, Languages, etc.)
Security settings (PIN, Phone code, Privacy)
Network settings (Network selection)
Dual SIM settings (SIM1 or SIM2)
Connections (Bluetooth)
LED function (additional LED function)
Connecting the telephone to the
computer
To copy the images you have taken with the C245
camera onto your PC,
proceed as follows:

1. Connect your phone to the computer using a
micro USB cable. (not included)
2. In the phone menu that opens, select
“Removable media” and confirm with “OK”.
3. The computer will recognise your phone as
removable media.
4. Now you can manage the data using
Windows Explorer.

Menu structure
1. Phonebook
1. Add new contact
2. Messages
1. Write message
2. Inbox
3. Drafts
4. Outbox
5. Sent
6. Delete
7. SMS settings
3. Call list
1. Missed calls
2. Dialled calls
3. Received calls
4. Delete all
4. Calendar
5. Camera
6. Photos
7. Extras
1.Alarm
2.Calculator
3.Radio
4.World clock
5.LED light
8. File manager
9. Settings
1.Call settings
2.User profiles (tones)
3. Phone settings
4.Security settings
5.Network settings
6.Dual SIM settings
7.Links
8.LED functions
9.Restore setting

Technical data:
Quad-band network:
GSM
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Battery:
Li-ion 3.7 V - 800 mAh
Dimensions:
103 x 51 x 16.7 mm
Standby time:
Up to 160 hours*
Talk time:
Up to 3-4 hours*
Charger:
5 V –550 mA, 2.7 W
* Battery life depends on the SIM card, network,
applied settings, usage, and the environment.
Transmission power
Max. transmission power
GSM 900:
2.142 W
GSM 1800:
1.352 W
Bluetooth:
1.25 mW
Troubleshooting
The phone will not turn on:
Check whether the battery is correctly inserted into the
phone.
Check the battery status, charge the battery for
24 hours or replace it (a six-month warranty applies).