Binatone IHOME PHONE - User manual

U SER G UIDE
iHome Phone
Warning
Before operating this unit,
please read these instructions carefully
Use only the power adaptor supplied with your product.
Binatone Helpline (for UK only)
Mondays to Fridays from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tel: [phone]
** Please note that all calls are charged at local rate
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WELCOME
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1WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing our product!
You can use the iHome Phone to:
• Make and receive calls
• Receive telephone messages and record memos using the digital answer machine
• Send and receive Emails
• Surf the web via wireless connection
• Listen to music via loud speaker or earphones
• View pictures and slideshows
• Listen to Internet radio broadcasts
• Read eBooks
• Check Stock Prices and Stock Information
• Check current weather and weather forecast
• Read RssFeed
• Check Calendar and Agenda
• Set alarm
• Perform simple Calculation
2IMPORTANT
Your iHome Phone is not designed for making emergency calls in the event of power
failure. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to Emergency services
during such events. (You are advised to keep a basic phone that is functional without
connection to the power supply.)
Only use the power adapter supplied.
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
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3 WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
The product pack includes:
• 1 x Handset with digital answer machine
• 1 x Stylus pen
• 1 x Battery cover
• 1 x Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
• 1 x DECT base station
• 1 x Stand for DECT base station
• 1 x Mains power adapter
• 1 x telephone line cord
• 1 x User Guide
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
Note
Keep all components and the packaging in a secure place in case you need to transport
the unit later. Retain original dated sales receipt for warranty service.
NiMH
battery
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OVERVIEW OF THE iHOME PHONE
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4 OVERVIEW OF THE iHOME PHONE
4.1 Handset
DECT base station The DECT base station is also a charging station and
speaker for phone calls, answer machine, music playback,
Internet Radio, etc.
1MMENU key • Press once to access the menu options
2TPHONE ON key • Press once to access the Dialler.
• Press once to answer a call.
3 Microphone
4=FUNCTION
buttons
Press <to increase return to the home screen.
Press >to launch search function.
Press +/-to increase or decrease volume.
5OPHONE OFF
key
• Press once to turn on the handset.
• Press and hold to open the options menu that lets you turn
off the phone or return to the Home screen.
• Press once to End a call.
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4.2 DECT base station
6BBACK key • Press once to return to previous screen.
• Press once to hide the onscreen keyboard, dialog box,
options menu or notifications panel.
7 Lock key Lock/Unlock the screen of the iHome Phone.
8 Earphone Jack Plug in a 3.5mm headset for listening to music.
9 Charge Connectors
10 Micro SD card slot
11 Stylus Pen slot
12 Earpiece
13 Micro USB port For future firmware upgrades via
www.binatonetelecom.com/
1ChargeLED
2 Charge connectors
3 Talk/Message LED
4 Page button N
5 Loud Speaker
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4.3 Basic operations of the iHome Phone
You can operate the iHome Phone by touching the surface of the screen using the Stylus
pen (included) or with your finger.
4.3.1 Using the stylus pen
The stylus pen is tucked away inside a holder (see page 4).
To remove the stylus pen, simply pull it out of the holder.
Whenever you want to replace the stylus pen back into the holder, make sure that the clip
is facing up and the pen is inserted with the tip first. Then, gently push the stylus pen into
the holder.
Familiarize yourself with the stylus actions until you can navigate the various screens on
your iHome Phone.
4.3.2 Using your finger
Action Function Operations
Tap • Select onscreen items such as
application and settings icons
• Select onscreen buttons
• Type using the onscreen keyboard
Gently tap an item on the screen to
select the item that you wish to
activate.
Tap and
hold
Open the available options for an
item, for example, tap and hold a
contact or a link on a web page.
Think of this as using the right-click
button on a mouse.
Tap an item on the screen and hold
in place for 2-3 seconds.
Drag Move items on the screen or shift
the view on the screen.
Apply light pressure against an item
on the screen then, without raising
your finger, move it across the
screen until you have reached the
target position.
Slide Quickly move vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
Flick Quickly browse a list of items in a
vertical direction.
Flick is similar to slide, except that
flick involves swiping the screen in
lighter and quicker strokes.
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4.3.3 Calibrate the touch screen
Note
The touch screen of your iHome phone has been calibrated at the factory. You only need
to perform the following procedure if the touch position is not accurate.
1From the home screen, press M.
2Tap Settings > Display > Calibration.
3Tap OK to commence touch screen calibration.
4Use the stylus pen to press the center of the cross "+" as accurately as possible in the
four corners of the screen, and finally at the center of the screen.
5Repeat Step 4 to verify the calibration.
6After touch screen calibration, your iHome Phone will save the new touch screen data.
This process might take a few minutes.
4.3.4 Using the function buttons
Button Press Press and hold
MOpen a list of menu items that is
related to the current application or
operation.
BGo back to the previous screen.
Close the onscreen keyboard.
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+When a call is in progress:
increase volume.
On the homescreen: increase
ringtone volume.
In other applications: increase
media volume
On the homescreen: increase
ringtone volume quickly
-When a call is in progress:
decrease volume.
On the homescreen: decrease
ringtone volume.
In other applications: decrease
media volume
On the homescreen: decrease
ringtone volume quickly
<Return to the home screen.
>On the homescreen: Open google
search for searching on your phone
or the web
In other applications: Open a
search box for searching within the
application
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4.3.5 Status Icons
The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give you information on the current
status of your iHome Phone:
4.3.6 Notifications panel
When the status bar displays a STATUS icon, tap and hold the status bar and slide
downward to open the notifications panel.
To hide notifications panel, press Bor tap and hold the bottom bar of the notifications
panel and then slide upward.
Icon Description
Battery is fully charged
Battery low
Battery is charging
Screen lock is activated
SD is inserted
Wireless connection is on
DECT signal strength
Alarm Clock is set
New email
Earphone is connected
Speaker is on
Silent mode is activated
Missed call
Call in progress
Call on hold
Call is muted
Digital Answer Machine is on
New answer machine message is received
Song is playing
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