Cherry D12 User manual

USER GUIDE Cherry Mobile D12
CHERRY MOBILE
D12
USER GUIDE

USER GUIDE Cherry Mobile D12
Safety and General Information
1.1 Brief Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Cherry Mobile D12 GSM Dual-SIM Mobile Phone. After reading this guide you
will be able to fully understand the use of your D12 and enjoy all its functions.
The Cherry Mobile D12 is designed to use with GSM/GPRS Network. This handset does not only provide
you with basic calling functions, but it also has other features such as Phonebook, MP3 Player, Video
Player, and FM Radio among others to satisfy all your needs.
The Cherry Mobile D12 meets the GSM/GPRS technical criteria, and was certified by both local and
international authorities.
Cherry Mobile reserves the right to modify any content in this User’s Manual without any prior notice.
1.2 Important Safety Precautions
Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous
or illegal.
1.3 General Precautions
Use only approved accessories and batteries by the manufacturer. The use of incompatible
batteries and accessories may cause overheating, battery leak or fire.
Do not violently bump, shake or throw the phone. Doing so may cause the phone to
malfunction.
Do not put the battery, phone and charger into a microwave or high-pressure container, or it
may result in short circuit or fire.
Do not use the mobile phone near flammable and explosive materials to prevent explosion.
Do not place the phone at a high-temperature, high humidity or dusty locations, or they can
cause extensive damage to the phone.
Keep the phone out of the reach of children.
Do not place the phone on uneven or unstable bases.
1) Phone
Please turn off your mobile phone inside aircrafts, hospitals and other locations where your
mobile phone is prohibited. Use of mobile phones in restricted areas may cause the
interference and damage to the operation of electrical and medical equipment.
Do not hit the LCD display with extreme force. Doing so may break the glass and cause the
LCD liquid to leak. If the LCD liquid enters your eyes, it can cause blindness. In such cases, rinse
your eyes with water and then consult a doctor immediately.
Do not disassemble or remodel your phone. Doing this may damage your mobile phone or void
the warranty.
Do not press the keys with sharp objects like needles. Doing so may cause damage to your
phone.

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Do not use the mobile phone if it has a damaged antenna, as it may cause injury to the user.
Keep the device dry.
2) Battery
Please put the battery in a cool and well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight.
Replace if the battery power becomes shorter than usual.
Do not discard the battery anywhere. Please dispose of used battery according to your local
environmental laws and guidelines.
The mobile phone is provided with a reusable and rechargeable battery.
The optimum performance of a new battery can only be achieved after two or three charge
and discharge cycles.
Use only approved Cherry Mobile batteries and accessories.
Remove the charger when the charger is not in use.
Do not charge the battery for more than one week or else it will affect the battery life.
Do not use a damaged battery or charger.
Never expose batteries to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
It is normal for batteries to gradually wear down and require longer charging times. If the
battery power becomes noticeably shorter than usual, it is probably time to replace it with a
new one.
Do not let the batteries experience short-circuit. When metal objects (such as: coins, etc.) are
directly connected to the battery anode and the cathode (with the metal side), short-circuit
will occur. Be careful in carrying a spare battery on your pocket or in your handbag to avoid
short circuit. Short-circuit will damage the battery.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire to avoid explosion.
Charge your battery for at least 4 hours at the first time for its best performance and long cycle
life.
While the mobile phone is being charged, keep it out of children’s reach.
If the power cord is damaged, please do not use the charger, or it may cause fire or electric
shock.
Immediately unplug the charger in case of contact with water or any other liquid to prevent
the phone from overheating, malfunction or fire.
1.3.1 Cleaning and Maintenance
The mobile phone, battery and charger are not water resistant. Keep them always dry.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the mobile phone, battery and charger. Please do not use
alcohol, thinner, benzene or other solvents to wipe the mobile phone.
A dirty outlet will cause poor electrical contact, power lost and even inability to recharge.
Please clean regularly.
Keys Specification
1.4 Keys specification
General keypad definitions:
Left soft key: Generally indicates confirmation.

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Right soft key: Generally to delete or clear a letter or number.
Navigation key: Generally to move the cursor.
#key: Switch between different input methods.
*key: Show the Symbols interface.
0-9 number keys: Represents the letters and numbers on the keys.
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1.5 Installing/ Removing the battery
Battery Installation Notice
Before you install or remove the battery, please make sure to turn off the mobile phone.
1) Installing the battery
Remove the battery cover.
Aim the metal terminals of the battery and then push down the battery until it’s placed properly.
Place the battery back cover on.
2) Removing the battery
Remove the battery cover.
Remove the battery from the battery slot properly.
1.6 Charging the battery
Plug the charger into the electrical outlet.
Plug the charger connector into the mobile phone
The Battery indicator icon starts to flash until charging is finished.
When charging is complete, disconnect the charger connector from the mobile phone and
unplug the charger from electrical outlet.
* Attention:
During charging, the phone can operate as usual. But the charging time increases.
When you’re charging the mobile phone in power off state, a charging indication will appear on the
screen.
1.7 Inserting/Removing the SIM card
Note: Before you install or Remove the SIM card, please make sure to turn off the mobile phone.
Remove the battery cover.
Remove the battery.
Insert/Remove the SIM card.
Insert battery
Place the battery cover on.

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Note:
(a) Your SIM card contains your phonebook, PIN (personal identification number), PIN2, PUK (PIN
Unlock Code), PUK2（PIN2 Unlock Code), network information, call history, SMS (Short Message)
data and other important data. Be careful when handling, inserting or removing the SIM card;
bending it may damage the SIM card.
(b) Keep the SIM card out of the reach of small children.
(c) Keep the SIM card away from static, dust and water.
1.8 Memory card use
1.9 Installing/Removing memory card
a) Inserting:
Remove the battery cover and the battery.
Insert the memory card.
Put back the battery and the battery cover,
b) Removing:
Remove the battery cover and the battery.
Remove the memory card.
Put back the battery and the battery cover.
1.10 Power On or Off
Make sure the battery is already inserted:
Power on/off: Press and hold the End key to Switch on/off the mobile phone.
Note:
PIN is provided by your local network service provider. If the PIN is entered incorrectly after three
successive attempts, the SIM Lock will occur. (For more details please contact your local network
service provider).
If the phone asks for an unlock code when switched on, enter the default unlock code 1122 and press
the left soft key or the middle key.
Call Functions
1.11 Making a Call
On idle state, input the phone number directly
Press the Call key to make a call.
You can input number in this order:
(Area code, phone number, and press the Call key)

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Note: During a call, the mobile phone will display the call status information,.
1.12 Emergency Calls
You can make emergency calls as long as your current location is covered by the network area. You
can check the signal strength bar on the top left corner of the screen.
Note: Emergency numbers vary in every country. The emergency number(s) in your mobile phone may
not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network,
environmental, or interference issues.
1.13 Dialing an International Number
Making International calls:
For international calls, long press the “*” key until the “+” sign is shown in the screen, then enter the
number in the following order:
(“+”, Country code, complete number then press the Call key)
1.14 Rejecting a Call
Press the End key to Reject or cancel an incoming call.
1.15 Missed Calls
The unanswered incoming calls appear on the display screen. Press the Left soft key or the Middle key
to check the details of the missed calls or press the Call key to call the number.
1.16 Call Waiting
Once this menu is activated you will be notified of incoming calls when you have a call in progress.
1.17 Call Options
1.17.1Options during a call
Press middle key to Perform the following options:
Hold/Retrieve single call: Put a call on hold or retrieve a call.
End single call: Disconnect or end a call.
New call: Input a new phone number, press middle key to save number to phone/SIM1/SIM2 or
press call key to call the new number.
Phonebook: Enter phonebook menu.
Messages: Enter message menu.
Sound recorder: Record the call conversation.
Mute: Turn on/off microphone.
DTMF: Activate the sending of the DTMF signal, or clean the sending.

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Messages
This menu allows you to read, compose, send and receive text messages. Screen icon indicates any
that message has been received.
1.18 SMS
1.18.1Write message
In this menu you can create a text message and send it to your desired contact.
Press the middle key to perform the following options:
SIM1/SIM2 done: Send the message to your desired phone number.
Use template: select the template message from the template list.
Insert object: Insert a picture, my picture, predefined animated, my animation, Melody. My
melody and Predefined sound.
Format text: Set the text size, text style, alignment and the new paragraph.
Insert number: Insert the contact number from phonebook into message.
Insert name: Insert the name saved in the phonebook.
Insert bookmark: Insert URL saved in the phone.
Input Method: Select an input method.
After editing the message, select “SIM1/SIM2 done” and press the left soft key “ok” to perform the
following options:
Send only: Send the message.
Save and send: Save the message while sending.
Save: Save the message.
Address list Send: Send the message via phonebook.
Send to many: Send the message to many.
Send by group: Send the message to all linkmen of the select group.
1.18.2Inbox
Through this menu you can read or receive a message. After entering the inbox menu, you can view
the SiM1/SIM2 message inbox list.
Inbox options:
Reply: Reply a message to the sender
Delete: Delete the current message
Forward: Send this message to somebody else.
Copy to phone: Copy the message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa.
Move to phone: Move the message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa.
Multi-delete: Mark and delete the message.
Delete all: Delete all the messages in Inbox menu.
Copy all: Copy the entire message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa.
Move all: Move the entire message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa.
Use number: Use the numbers inside the message.
Use URL: Use the URL inside the message.
Use USSD: Use the USSD number inside the message

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1.18.3 Outbox
The outbox stores any messages that you have saved or failed to send.
You can view the SIM1/SIM2 message Outbox list.
Outbox options:
Send from SIM1/SIM2: Send the message via SIM1 or SIM2..
Edit: Edit the selected message.
Delete: Delete the selected message.
Copy to phone: Copy the message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa.
Move to phone: Move the message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa.
Multi-delete: Mark and delete the message.
Delete all: Delete all the messages in the inbox
Copy all: Copy the entire message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa.
Move all: Move the entire message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa.
Use number: Use the numbers inside the message.
Use URL: Use the URL inside the message.
Use USSD: Use the USSD number inside the message.
1.18.4 Templates
This mobile phone provides you with 10 message templates for you to Use, Edit and Remove.
1.18.5 SMS settings
You can set your SMS through this menu options:
SIM1/SIM2 message settings:
Profile Setting: Edit and set Profile name, SMSC address, Validity Period and message type.
Common Setting: Set delivery report and reply path.
Memory Status: Check the capacity of message storage
Preferred Storage: Set the default message storage location, including phone storage and SIM
card.
1.19 MMS
This function allows sending and receiving of MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service). The message can
contain text, image, audio, memo, vCard or video clips. If the length of MMS is too long, the phone may
not receive it.
Write a Message: Create a new multimedia message.
Inbox: View and read the inbox of the multimedia messages.
Outbox: Unsuccessfully sent MMS are saved in the “ Outbox ” folder.
Drafts: The messages that are not ready to be send is saved in this folder.
Templates: Frequent used sentences could be saved here to avoid rewriting it during message
editing.
Message Setting: Set the parameters of sending and receiving the multimedia messages.
Note: MMS setting needs to be set according to your local network service provider standard. For
details, please contact your local network service provider.

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1.20 Voice Mail Server
This function will automatically forward an incoming call(s) to the voice mailbox.
Note: This function needs network support, for activation or details please contact your local network
service provider.
1.21 Broadcast message
Broadcast messages refer to public messages sent by your local network service provider. If you use the
broadcast message service, you can receive messages on all different subjects from your local service
network provider such as: the Weather, Taxis, Hospitals, etc. For details please contact your local
network service provider.
Multimedia
1.22 Image viewer
This option allows you to view saved photos and images.
Image Viewer options:
View: view the photo.
Browse style：Choose List style or Matrix style to view images.
Use: Set the photo as wallpaper, screen saver, power on disply, power off display and phonebook.
Send: Send the image file via multimedia message or Bluetooth.
Rename: Rename the image name.
Delete: Delete current image file.
Delete all files: Delete all image files.
Sort: Arrange the folders or files by name, type, time, size or none
Storage: Set the default storage location.
1.23 Video player
Choose Video Player from the multimedia to open and view all the video files.
Press the Left soft key “Option” to perform the following options:
Play: Play the current video files.
Rename: Rename the file.
Delete: Delete the selected file.
Delete all files: Delete all selected files.
Sort: Sort the file by name, type, time, or size.
1.24 Audio player
This mobile phone has an audio player which can play your music files.
Press Left soft key to view the music list.
Audio player options:
Play: Play the music file.
Details: Show the file details.

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Add to ringtones: Set the current audio as ring tone.
Refresh list: Refresh the music file list.
Settings: Set the audio player parameter from different settings; (Pre playlist, list auto gen, Repeat,
Shuffle and Background play).
Audio player keys:
Press left/right navigation key to next/previews the music file.
Press */# navigation key to adjust the volume of the music file.
Press the middle key to play/pause the music file.
Press the down navigation key to stop the music.
1.25 Sound recorder
Your mobile phone supports a sound recorder function which has two types of recording formats: AMR
and WAV.
Press left soft key “Options” to access the following:
Record: Begin a new recording.
Settings: Set the storage media, saving format and Audio quality.
Select “New record” to begin recording. During recording, the display shows record time. Press left soft
key to pause the recording and then press again to restore. Press right soft key to stop the recording,
then select whether to save it or not. The recorded file is saved as .amr format. After recording, press
left soft key to access the following:
Record: Begin a new record.
Play: Play the record.
Append: Add a new recording to a saved recorded file.
Rename: Rename the recorded file.
Delete: Delete the recorded file.
Delete all files: Delete the entire recorded file.
Settings: Set preferred storage, file format and Audio quality.
Use: Use the sound recorder as tone in user profiles.
Send: Send the file via MMS or Bluetooth.
1.26 FM radio
This mobile phone supports a FM radio function that lets you listen to any FM radio channels.
1.27 Schedule FM radio
This mobile phone provides you with an FM Radio scheduler which lets you set the date, time and the
channel frequency which you want to record.
Organizer
1.28 Calendar
The Calendar function lets you keep track the current date/month and add important notes of your