Binatone The brick User manual

USER
GUIDE
EU version

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1 BOX CONTENT
In the box you will nd:
• 1 mobile handset
• 1 power adapter
• 1 desktop charger
• 1 handset back cover
• 1 rechargeable battery pack
• 1 quick start guide
• 1 battery bracket
Keep the packing materials in a safe place in case
you later need to transport the device.
Warning:
The torch uses a high-brightness LED. Do not shine
directly into eyes, or view with optical instruments.
2 SAFETY AND PRECAUTION
When using your telephone, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock and injury, including
the following:
1. Switch off the phone in the vicinity of chemical
plants, gas stations and other locations
containing explosive objects.
2. When driving, please use the hands free calling
device (to be purchased separately) to ensure
safety. Please park the car on the roadside for
communication except in case of emergency.
3. Switch off the phone when boarding an airplane
and do not switch the phone on during the ight.
4. Be careful when using the mobile phone in the
vicinity of devices such as pacemakers, hearing
aids and other electro-medical equipment,
which may be interfered by the mobile phone.

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5. Never attempt to disassemble the phone by
yourself.
6. Do not recharge the phone without battery
being installed.
7. Charge the phone in well-ventilated
environment and keep away from inammable
and highly explosive elements.
8. To avoid demagnetization, keep the handset
away from magnetic substances, such as
magnetic discs or credit cards.
9. Keep the phone away from liquid. If soaking or
erosion occurs, take the battery out and contact
the supplier.
10. Avoid using the phone in extremely high or low
temperature environments. Never leave the
phone exposed under direct sunlight, in high
humidity or in a dusty environment.
11. Do not use liquid or anything wet with strong
detergents to clean the handset.
2.1 Charging your battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
The full performance of a new battery is achieved
only after two or three complete charge and discharge
cycles. The battery can be charged and discharged
hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When
the talking and standby time is noticeably shorter
than normal, please replace the battery. Use only
approved batteries and recharge your battery only
with approved chargers designated for this device.
If a replacement battery is being used for the rst time
or if the battery has not been used for a long period, it
may be necessary to connect the charger, disconnect
it and then reconnect it to begin charging the battery.

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Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the
device when not in use. Do not leave a fully charged
battery connected to a charger, since overcharging
may shorten its lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged
battery will lose its charge over time.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a
few minutes before the charging indicator appears on
the display or before any calls can be made. Use the
battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any
charger or battery that is damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-
circuiting will occur when a metallic object such as
a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection of the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery.
This might happen, for example, when you carry
a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-
circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the
connecting object.
Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a
closed car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce
the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
A device with a hot or cold battery may not work
temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.
Battery performance is particularly limited in
temperatures well below freezing.
Do not dispose of batteries in a re as they may
explode. Batteries may also explode if damaged.
Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as
household waste.
Note:
Actual operation time of the battery varies
according to operation mode, network settings and
call settings.

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2.2 Further safety information
The unit and the accessories can contain small
parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.
2.3 Operating environment
Remember to follow any particular rules that may
apply wherever you happen to be and always turn
off the unit whenever its use is forbidden, as it can
cause interference or danger. Only use the units in
its normal user position.
This unit complies with guidelines for radiation
when it is used either in a normal position against
your ear, or when it is at least 2.2 cm from your
body.
If the unit is carried close to your body in a case,
belt holder or other holder, these should not
contain any metal and the product should be placed
at the distance from your body specied above.
2.4 Medical units
The use of equipment that transmits radio signals,
e.g. mobile phones, can interfere with insufciently
protected medical apparatus. Consult a doctor or
the manufacturer of the apparatus to determine if
it has adequate protection against external radio
signals, or if you have any questions.
Wherever there are notices to forbid use of mobile
phones, you should comply. Hospitals and other
health care facilities sometimes use equipment that
can be sensitive to external radio signals.

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2.5 Pacemaker
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend a distance
of at least 15 cm. between a mobile phone and
a pacemaker to avoid the risk of interference
with the pacemaker. These recommendations
are in accordance with independent research
and recommendations from Wireless Technology
Research. People with pacemakers should:
• Not carry the unit in a breast pocket
• Hold the unit against the ear on the opposite
side from the pacemaker to reduce the risk of
interference.
If you suspect that there is a risk of interference,
turn off the unit and move it further away.
2.6 Hearing aids
Some digital wireless units can cause interference
to some hearing aids.
2.7 Vehicles
Radio signals can affect electronic systems in
motor vehicles (e.g. electronic fuel injection,
ABS brakes, automatic cruise control, air bag
systems) that have been incorrectly installed or are
inadequately protected. Contact the manufacturer
or its representative for more information about your
vehicle or any additional equipment.For vehicles
equipped with air bags: remember that air bags ll
with air with considerable force.
Do not place objects, including xed or portable
radio equipment in the area above the airbag or the
area where it might expand. Serious injuries may be
caused if the mobile phone equipment is incorrectly
installed and the airbag lls with air.

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2.8 Areas with explosion risk
Always turn off the unit when you are in an area
where there is a risk of explosion and follow all
signs and instructions.
Anexplosion risk exists in the places that include
areas where you are normally requested to turn off
your car engine. Within such an area, sparks can
cause explosions or re which can lead to personal
injuries or even death.
Turn off the unit at lling stations i.e. near petrol
pumps and garages.
Follow the restrictions that are in force on the use
of radio equipment near places where fuel is stored
and sold, chemical factories and places where
blasting is in progress.
Areas with risk for explosion are often – but not
always – clearly marked.
2.9 Emergency calls
Important!
Mobile phones use radio signals and the mobile
phone network. This means that connection in all
circumstances cannot be guaranteed.
Therefore you should never rely solely on a mobile
phone for very important calls such as medical
emergencies.

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3 INSTALLATION AND SETUP
You can use The Brick as a mobile phone or as a
Bluetooth handset connected to another mobile
phone.
When you want to use The Brick as mobile phone,
a SIM card must be installed. Keep the SIM card
out of reach of small children.
The SIM card and its contacts can be damaged
easily by scratches or bending, so handle the card
carefully.
3.1 Insert the SIM card, Micro SD Card
and Battery
• Switch off the phone, disconnect the power
adaptor.
• To remove the back cover, slide the back cover
down, and then lift the cover off.
• Open the SIM holder by pushing the metal part
to the right and lifting it up.
• Carefully slide the SIM card into the holder with
the gold connectors face down. Close the SIM
card holder by pressing down the metal part
and slide it to the left until you hear a click.
• Replace the battery by aligning the gold
connectors on the battery with those on the
phone and push the top of the battery down
until it clicks into place.
• If you want to install a micro SD memory card
open the SD card holder by sliding the sliding
the metal part to the left. Put the micro SD card
and close the card holder.
• Replace the back cover by placing it at on the
back of the handset and pushing up until it
clicks into place.

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Slide down to open battery door
Slide the socket and Insert SIM, Micro SD Card
For XL,XXL battery take off battery
3.2 Charge the battery
Warning:
Use only the supplied/approved batteries and
charger. Using others maybe dangerous and will
invalidate warranty. A battery must be tted.
Do not charge with the back cover removed.
• Connect the charger lead rmly into the micro-
USB socket at the side of the handset, or place
the handset directly in the charging cradle.
• Plug the mains power adapter into an AC mains
socket.
Note:
The battery can also be charged if the handset is
connected to a computer USB port.

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Or you could
plug in the
adaptor to
the desktop
charger and
charge The
Brick by
simply drop
into the
desktop
charger
Plug in Micro
USB to
charge the unit
3.3 Power Bank
Insert smartphone USB cable to the port at bottom
of The Brick Power to charge another external
device like smartphone, tablet, etc..
Note:
Please access “SETTINGS” then set “POWER
BANK” to “ON” before connecting USB cable to
the port at bottom of The Brick Power for charging
smart phone.
3.4 Switching the unit ON/OFF
• To switch off, press and hold End Call until the
display turns off.
• To switch back on, press and hold End Call until
the display turns on.
Warning:
Do not switch on when mobile phone use is
prohibited or if it may cause interference or danger.

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4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
PHONE
4.1 Keys and parts
1
4
8
10
3
2
5
6
9
11
7
USB
Charging
Port
Speaker
Antenna

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#Meaning
1 Left Soft Key Performs the function of displayed
text above. : Menu / OK
2 Right Soft
Key
Performs the function of text
above. : BT Dialer/ Back
3 Up and Down
Key
• Press to scroll through the menu
• Move cursor up or down while
editing
• Down to phonebook
4 Talk Key • Press to answer a call during ringing
• Press to enter the calls log in
standby
• Press to dial a number
5 End Call /
Power On-
Off button
• Press to end or reject a call.
• Press to return to the Home
Screen / Standby mode.
• Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off
• Press to Lock screen
6 Number key
2
• Long press to Unlock keypad
• Press to pause or play Audio player
• Press to pause or play FM radio
7 Number key
0
• Press 2 times to enter “+” for
international call
• Long press to input ‘p’/‘w’ symbol
in the idle
• In edit mode: press to input
numbers or letters.
8 * key • Press to input “*” in the idle
• Press to switch to Symbol
Interface when write message
9 # key • Press to input “#”.
• In edit mode: press to change
input method.
• Long press to active silent mode

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10 Volume-/+
control
buttons
• Increase /Decrease ring volume
in standby or speaker volume
in call.
• Decrease/Increase Volume
In Audio player, FM.
• Press to move cursor left or
right in writing message
11 Torch switch • Switch torch LED ON/OFF (only
in standby)
4.2 Display icons and symbols
The standby screen shows the following
information:

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Meaning
Radio link
Showing the signal strength when linked. with
mobile network.
Battery charge level
Internal segments cycle during battery charging.
Alarm
On if alarm is set.
Ring and Vibrate off
Ringer and vibration is off.
Ring on
On if only the ringer is enabled.
Vibrate on
On if only vibration is enabled.
Vibrate and ring on
On if both are enabled.
Vibrate then ring
On if vibrate then ring is enabled.
New SMS
Indicates you have new text messages.
Lock
On when the keypad is locked.
Bluetooth
On when the bluetooth is active
Missed call
On if you have new missed calls.
Connected via Bluetooth

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5 MENU OPERATION
Menu lists are used for set up and operation.
The left and right soft key functions initially are
Menu and BT Dialer.
• Use Up or Down keys to move up or down
menu lists. The display changes and soft keys
become OK and Back.
• Press Ok / Back for the next / previous display.
When writing text, use the # key to Switch input
between upper case (ABC), Lower case (abc).
Use Up / Down to move the cursor up/down,
and use Volume-/+ to move the cursor left /
right in writing text,
6 Use as Bluetooth handset
When you link The Brick with Bluetooth to another
mobile phone you can use it as Bluetooth handset.
You can dial out, look at the contacts, call logs or
play music from you connected mobile.
To link you mobile device:
• Press Menu then Up/Down and OK togoto BT
Dialer and OK to select.

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Note:
In standby, press Right soft key, you can also
connect BT Dialer.
• Press OK to enter search menu.
• Press OK again to start seach.
• After nished search your smartphone should
be found at below.
• Press down to your smartphone.
• Press left soft key “Pair”.
• There is conrmation screen with passcode,
Enter the same passcode on both Brick and
Smartphone or enter the diplayed passcode of
your mobile on The brick..
• Press “Yes” to conrm.

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Please enjoy full access to your smartphone via
keys 1 or 3 to swicth between Local and BT.
• Phonebook now showing both local and BT.
• Call centre displays both local and BT call log.
• Audio Player default in BT mode.
Remark:
Due to limitation in IOS and iPhones, sending
a SMS with The Brick is not possible when it is
connected via Bluetooth to iPhone.
7 MAKING AND ANSWERING
CALLS
7.1 To make a call
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service.
• Key in the telephone number including area code.
(To add prex “+” press the 0 key twice.)
• Press Talk key to dial number on the display.
When you make a call, you will be prompt you
select Call from Local Call or BT Call as you
connect BT Dialer, before dialing out the call.
• To end calls press the End Call button.

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7.2 Last number redial
• In idle mode, press Talk to see the All calls list – a
list of the last dialled, received and missed calls.
• Press Up/Down to go to the number you want.
• Press Talk to dial the number. When you make
a call, you will be prompt to select Call from
Local Call or BT Call, before dialing out the call.
7.3 To answer a call
• When the phone rings, press Talk to answer it.
7.4 To switch to speakerphone
• During a call, press Right Soft Key H-Free to
turn Loudspeaker on and press H-Held to turn
Loudspeaker off.
• To end the call press the End Call button.
7.5 To mute the microphone
• During a call, press Left Soft Key for Option
then select Mute or unMute.
8 USING THE PHONEBOOK
You can store names and phone numbers in the
Internal phone book (up to 300) and in the SIM phone
book (SIM dependant, but a maximum of 250).
8.1 To access the phonebook
In idle mode:
• Press Menu then OK to select Phonebook.
Note:
Indicates entries on the SIM card
Indicates entries in the Internal
phone book.

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8.2 Add a new phonebook entry
• Press Menu then Up / Down and OK to
select Phonebook.
• Select Add new contact, and press OPT, then
press SEL then OK to SIM / to PHONE.
• OPT again, then select EDIT, enter the name
then press OPT then DONE to conrm the
name.
• Press Down and then OPT to select EDIT,
enter the number, press OPT then DONE to
conrm the number.
• Press OPT then SAVE the new contact.
Note:
When writing the name, use # to switch between
Upper case (ABC), Lower case (abc) and so on.
8.3 To call a phonebook number
• Press Up / Down to nd the name you
want in the Phonebook list.
• Press Talk key to dial the number, you
can select Local call or BT call (if you have
connected BT Dialer).
8.4 To edit a phonebook entry
• Press Up / Down to nd the entry you
want to change in the Phonebook list.
• Press OPT then Up / Down to show
EDIT, and then press LSK to SEL, OPT again,
then Edit and modify the name, press OPT
and then DONE to conrm the name.
• Press Down then OPT and EDIT the
number, press OPT and then DONE to conrm
the number.
• Press OPT then to SAVE the changes.

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8.5 To delete a phonebook entry
• Press Up / Down to nd the entry you
want to delete in the Phonebook list.
• Press OPT then Up / Down to show
Delete.
• Press SEL, then Yes to conrm the Delete.
8.6 To copy an entry to the phone or SIM
card
• Press Up / Down to nd the entry you
want to copy in the Phonebook list.
• Press OPT then Up / Down to show
COPY ,then SEL to copy to Phone or SIM.
8.7 BT Phonebook
Once you connected Bluetooth by BT Dialer, then
In idle mode:
Press Menu, then OK to Phonebook, there will
display the BT Phonebook Interface.
• Press LINK to connected Bluetooth device by BT
Dialer, when connect success, you can use BT
Phonebook, there will loading phonebook contacts
the devices your Bluetooth connected to.
• Up / Down to the contacts you want
to, then press LSK to view contact, then select
OPT, then select BT call, you can make a BT
call to the contact you have selected .
In fact , communication costs incurred deducted
from other phones. Also, you can save the contact
to your own local Phonebook.
Note:
You can switch interface between local and BT
phonebook by pressing digital 1 / 3 in the
phonebook interface.