Cherry D16i User manual

USER GUIDE Cherry Mobile D16i
CHERRY MOBILE
D16I
USER GUIDE

USER GUIDE Cherry Mobile D16i
Safety and General Information
1.1 Brief Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Cherry Mobile D16i GSM Dual-SIM Mobile Phone. This guide will help you fully
understand the use of your D16i and enjoy all its functions.
The Cherry Mobile D16i is designed to use with GSM/GPRS Network. It has features such as Phonebook,
MP3 Player, Video Player, Digital Camera and FM Radio among others to satisfy all your needs.
The Cherry Mobile D16i meets the GSM/GPRS technical criteria, and is 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
Kindly read these guidelines carefully before using your wireless phone. Strict compliance with these
precautions is highly recommended for your safety. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or
illegal.
1.3 General Precautions
Use only authorized accessories and batteries by the manufacturer. The use of incompatible
batteries and accessories may cause overheating, battery leak or fire.
Do not put the battery, phone and charger in a microwave or any high-pressure container it
may result in short-circuit or it can cause fire.
Do not use the mobile phone near flammable and explosive materials for it may create an
explosion or fire.
Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperature can cause extensive damage to the
phone.
Keep the phone out of children’s reach.
Phone
Please turn off your mobile phone inside aircrafts, hospitals and other locations where the use
of mobile phones is restricted. It may cause interference and danger in the operation of
electrical and medical equipment in the specified locations.
Do not disassemble or remodel your phone. This may damage your device or void its warranty.
Do not press the keys with sharp or pointed objects. Doing so may damage your phone.
Avoid using the handset if it has a damaged antenna, as it may cause harm and injury to the
user.
Keep the device dry.

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Battery
This mobile phone is provided with a reusable and rechargeable battery.
For best performance and longer life cycle, at least four (4) hours of charging sis required when
using your mobile phone for the first time.
Use only authorized Cherry Mobile batteries and accessories.
Please put the battery in a cool and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight, dust and
water.
Replace if the battery power becomes shorter than usual.
The optimum performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete
charge and discharge cycles.
Do not overcharge your battery it may affect the battery life.
Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet when not in use.
Keep your phone away from children when it is being charged.
Unused battery discharges fast.
Do not use damaged battery or charger.
Never expose batteries to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
Do not let the battery experience short-circuit. Short-circuit occurs when metal objects (such
as: coins, etc.) are directly connected to the battery anode and the cathode (with the metal
side). Be careful in carrying a spare battery on your pocket or your handbag to avoid short-
circuit. If the power cord is damaged, please do not use the charger.
Immediately unplug the charger in case of contact with water or any other liquids to prevent
the phone from overheating, malfunction or fire. Keep the device dry.
Do not discard the battery anywhere. Please dispose of used battery according to your local
environmental laws and guidelines. Do not dispose on fire to prevent explosion.
Cleaning and Maintenance
The battery and charger are not water-resistant. Do not use them in excessively moist areas.
Keep in a cool dry place.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the mobile phone, battery and charger. Do not use alcohol,
thinner, benzene or other solvents to clean the mobile phone. A dirty outlet will cause poor
electrical contact, power lost and failure to recharge. Please clean regularly.
Keys Specification
1.3.1 Keys specification
General keypad definitions:
Left soft key: Generally indicates confirmation.
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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1.4 Installing/ Removing the battery
Battery Installation Notice
Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing and installing the battery.
1) Installing the battery
Remove the battery cover.
Aim the metal terminals of the battery and then push it down until it is placed properly.
Put the battery cover on.
2) Removing the battery
Remove the battery cover.
Remove it from the battery slot properly.
1.5 Charging the battery
Plug the charger into the electrical outlet.
Plug the charger connector into the mobile phone
The Battery indicator icon will start flashing until charging is finished.
When charging is complete, disconnect the charger connector from the mobile phone and
unplug the charger from the electrical outlet.
* Attention:
While charging, you can still use your phone as usual but charging time will increase.
When you are charging the mobile phone in power off state, a charging indication will appear on the
screen.
1.6 Inserting/Removing the SIM card
Note:
Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing and installing the SIM Card.
Remove the battery cover.
Remove the battery.
Insert/remove the SIM card.
Insert the battery.
Put the battery cover on.
Note:
(a) Your SIM card contains important personal data such as Phonebook, PIN (personal identification
number), PIN2, PUK (PIN Unlock Code), PUK2（PIN2 Unlock Code), network information, call history,
and SMS (Short Message) data so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the SIM card.
Bending or scratching your card may cause permanent damage to it.

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(b) Keep the SIM card out of children’s reach.
(c) Keep the SIM card away from static, dust and water.
1.7 Memory card use
1.7.1 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.
1.8 Power On or Off
Make sure the battery is already inserted:
Power on/off: Long Press the end key to switch on/off the handset.
Note:
PIN is provided by your local network service provider. If the PIN is entered incorrectly after three
successive attempts, 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
left soft key or the middle key.
Call Functions
1.9 Making a Call
On idle state, enter the phone number directly.
Press the Call key to make a call.
You can enter the number in this order:
(Area code, phone number, and press the Call key)
Note: During a call, the mobile phone will display the call status information.
1.10 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 located on the top left corner of the screen.

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Note: Emergency numbers vary by 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 other interference issues.
1.11 Dialing an International Number
Making International calls:
For international calls, press the “+” key, then enter the number in the following order:
(“+”, Country code, complete number then press the Call key)
1.12 Rejecting a Call
Press the End key to reject or cancel an incoming call.
1.13 Missed Calls
The unanswered calls will appear on the display screen. Press Middle key to check the details of the
missed calls or press Call key to call the number.
1.14 Call Waiting
This menu is used to answer a waiting call during an active call. You will be notified of incoming calls
while you have a call in progress. If you wish to answer a waiting call, the first call will be put on hold.
1.15 Call Options
Press the left soft key or the 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.
Phonebook: Go to phonebook menu.
Messages: Go to message menu.
Sound recorder: Record the call conversation.
Mute: Turn on/off microphone.
DTMF: Activate sending of the DTMF signal.
Messages
This menu allows you to read, compose, send and receive text messages. The screen icon , which is
displayed in standby mode, refers to any new message(s)just received and unread.
1.16 Write a message
7.1.1 Text Message
In this menu you can create a text message and send it to your desired contact.
Press the left soft key or the middle key to perform the following options:
Send to: Add a recipient(s) to send a message.
Input method: Select an input method.

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Advanced:
Insert number: Insert the number from the contact list saved in the phonebook.
Insert name: Insert the name from the contact list saved in the phonebook.
Insert bookmark: Insert URL saved in the phone.
Save to drafts: Save the messages to drafts.
After editing the message, select “sent to” from options or press the middle key and add a recipient(s)
to perform the following options:
Send: Send the message to SIM1/SIM2
Edit recipient: Edit the recipient’s number before sending.
Remove the recipient: Remove the recipient’s number from the sending list.
Remove all recipients: Remove all the recipients in the sending list.
Save to Drafts: Save the message to drafts.
7.1.2 MMS
This function supports sending and receiving of Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS).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.
1.17 Inbox
This is where all your messages are stored. You can read or receive a message through your inbox. After
entering the inbox menu, you can view the SIM1/SIM2 messages inbox list.
Inbox options:
View: View the message content.
Reply by SMS: Reply to a message by SMS.
Reply by MMS: Reply to a message by MMS.
Call sender: Call the sender of the message.
Forward: Send the message to somebody else.
Delete: Delete the current message.
Delete all: Delete all the messages in the inbox folder.
Save to Phonebook: Save the unsaved number in the phonebook (only displays when the number
is not yet saved).
Mark several: Mark the message(s) so you can perform the following functions: delete, copy to
phone, move to phone, unmark, mark all and unmark all.
Inbox message option: (options when viewing a message in inbox)
Reply by SMS: Reply to a message through SMS.
Reply by MMS: Reply to a message through MMS.
Call sender: Call the sender of the message.
Forward: Send this message to another recipient.
Delete: Delete the message.
Advanced:
- Use number: Use the numbers inside the message.

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- Use USSD: Use the USSD number inside the message.
- Copy to SIM/phone: Copy the message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa.
- Move to SIM/phone: Move the message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa.
1.18 Drafts
The Drafts menu stores any messages that you have saved for editing and sending.
You can view the messages in the Drafts list.
Drafts options:
View: View the selected message.
Send: Send the message.
Edit: Edit the current message.
Delete: Delete the current message
Delete all: Delete all the messages in the folder.
Mark several: Mark the message(s) so you can perform the functions, delete, copy to phone
move to phone, unmark, mark all and unmark all.
Drafts message option: (options when viewing a message in drafts)
Send: Send the message.
Edit: Edit the current message.
Delete: Delete the current message.
Advanced:
Use number: Use the numbers inside the message.
- Use USSD: Use the USSD number inside the message.
- Copy to SIM/phone: Copy the message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa
- Move to SIM/phone: Move the message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa.
1.19 Outbox
The Outbox stores any messages that you have failed to send.
View the SIM1/ SIM2 message outbox list.
Outbox options:
View: View the message content.
Resend: Resend the message.
Edit: Edit the message before sending.
Delete: Delete the current message
Delete all: Delete all the messages of the Outbox folder.
Mark several: Mark the message(s) so you can perform the following functions, delete, copy to
phone, move to phone, unmark, mark all and unmark all.
Outbox message option: (options when viewing a message in Outbox)
Resend: Resend the message.
Edit: Edit the message before sending.

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Delete: Delete the current message.
Advanced:
Use number: Use the numbers inside the message.
Use USSD: Use the USSD number inside the message.
- Copy to SIM/phone: Copy the message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa
-Move to SIM/phone: Move the message from the SIM to the phone or vice versa.
1.20 Sent Message
All the messages that you have sent will be stored in the Sent Messages Folder.
You can view the messages in the sent messages list.
1.21 Delete messages
This function deletes all the messages from the Inbox, Drafts, Outbox and Sent messages folders It also
has the option to “Delete All” messages from all folders.
1.22 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 topics from your local service
network provider such as: the Weather, Taxis, Hospitals and many more. For details please contact your
local network service provider.
1.23 Templates
This mobile phone provides you with 10 message templates that you can use, edit and remove for quick
SMS messaging.
1.24 Message settings
5.9.1 Text Message
You can set your SMS through this menu options:
SIM1/SIM2 message settings:
Text Message
- Profile Setting: Edit and set profile name, SMSC address, and validity period and message type.
- Voice mail server: This function will automatically forward an incoming call(s) to the voice
mailbox.
- Common Setting: Set delivery report, reply path and save sent message.
- Memory Status: Check the capacity of message storage.
- Preferred Storage: Set the default message storage location, including phone storage and SIM
card.
- Preferred Connection: Set preferred connection whether GPRS or GSM.
Note: Voicemail server needs the network support. For details, please contact your local network
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5.9.2 Multimedia Message
You can set your MMS through these options:
- Data Account: You can choose your network internet, MMS, WAP or GPRS for your data
account.
- Common settings: In this menu, you can edit validity period and delivery time, activate
delivery and read report of your MMS message.
Phonebook
This feature allows you to store contact numbers and their corresponding names in your phone, SIM or
memory card phonebook. Quick Search: Access the browse mode of the phonebook; you can enter
corresponding information in the search column below to sort the entries out.
Add new contact: Add a new contact to SIM or phone.
Select a contact on the phonebook list and press the Left soft key “Options” to access the following:
View: View the contact details.
Send text message: Send a text message to the selected contact.
Send multimedia message: Send a multimedia message to the desired contact.
Call: Call the selected phonebook number.
IP dial: The mobile phone supports IP dial function .You can edit up to three IP number.
Edit: Edit the phonebook details.
Delete: Delete the contact details.
Copy: Copy the contact to phone, SIM1/SIM2 or to file.
Move: Move the contact from SIM to phone or SIM to SIM or phone to SIM.
Send business card: Lets you send contact information to others.
Phonebook settings:
Preferred storage: Select the default storage location.
Speed dial: Set the number corresponding to the numeric keys from 2 to 9, when this function is
activated, long press the numeric keys to automatically call the specific contact (only in idle
state).
My number: Edit owner’s business card and send it.
Extra numbers: Contains the SIM owner’s number.
Memory Status: The memory status of SIM card and mobile phone.
Copy contacts: Copy the contact details from SIM to phone, SIM to SIM or phone to SIM.
Move contacts: Move the contact details from SIM to phone, SIM to SIM or phone to SIM.
Delete all contacts: Delete all the contacts in SIM or phone.