Firefly flyPhone User manual

flyPhone™Quickstart Guide
Refer to the label below during the activation of
your flyPhone.

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trademarks and the FIREFLY logo is a registered trademark of Firey Mobile,
Inc. All rights reserved.
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Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................. iii
Battery Safety/Disposal .......................................... iv
Customer Service .................................................. iv
Terms & Conditions .................................................v
About this Quick Start Guide ................................... vi
PIN Protection ....................................................... vi
MEET yPhone ..............................................................1
GETTING STARTED ........................................................2
Remove the Battery ................................................2
Install a SIM Card ..................................................2
Install the Battery ..................................................3
Install the Software ................................................4
Charge the Battery .................................................5
USING yPhone ............................................................6
Power On/Off .........................................................6
Display Area ..........................................................6
Soft Keys ..............................................................8
Keypads ................................................................9
MAIN MENU ................................................................11
Using the Main Menu ............................................ 11
yPhone Menus ....................................................12
SETTING UP yPhone ................................................... 13
Set the Time and Date .......................................... 13
USING THE PHONE ...................................................... 14
Make a Call..........................................................14
Answer a Call .......................................................14
Check your Voice Mail ........................................... 14

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USING THE CONTACT LIST ........................................... 15
Add a Name to the Contact List .............................. 15
Call Someone on the Contact List ........................... 16
USING THE MAILBOX ................................................... 17
Compose a New Message ...................................... 17
USING THE CAMERA .................................................... 18
Take a Picture ...................................................... 18
View Pictures ....................................................... 19
View a Slideshow .................................................19
Delete a Picture ...................................................19
PLAYING MUSIC .......................................................... 20
Play a Song ......................................................... 20
Adjust the Volume ................................................ 20
USING THE ALARMS .................................................... 21
Set an Alarm ....................................................... 21
Turn Off an Alarm ................................................. 21
USING THE CALENDAR .................................................22
View Today’s Calendar ........................................... 22
Schedule an Event or Activity ................................. 22
PLAYING VIDEOS ......................................................... 23
Play a Movie ........................................................ 23
PLAYING A GAME ......................................................... 24
Play a Game ........................................................ 24
FIREFLY ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ......................... 25
SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE DATA ................................ 30
RF ENERGY INTERFERENCE / COMPATIBILITY .................. 32

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Quick Start Guide
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and follow these guidelines. Not following these guidelines
may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete Quick Start Guide
and the User’s Guide for more information.
Power up (turn on) safely Use this phone only where
wireless phones are permitted.
Interference All wireless phones may be susceptible
to interference.
Turn off in hospitals Follow any restrictions. Wireless
devices can cause interference with medical equipment.
Turn off in aircraft Wireless devices can cause
interference with aircraft navigation equipment.
Qualied service Only qualied technicians may repair
this product.
Water resistance This phone is not waterproof. Keep
it dry.
Emergency calls Make sure the phone is turned on
and in service. Type the emergency number and press
Send to complete the call.
When using the features in yPhone, obey all laws and respect the
privacy and rights of others.

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Battery Safety/Disposal
yPhone uses a rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. A USB
cable is provided so that the battery can be charged from the
USB port on most computers with the yKicks software installed.
An optional AC charger is also available.
Follow these battery safety guidelines:
Do not expose the battery to temperatures above
140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Do not take the battery apart.
Do not allow metal objects to touch the terminals.
Dispose of properly. Do not dispose of in re. Do not
throw in the trash.
Customer Service
Do not return this product to the store. Contact Firey Customer
Service or visit our web site at reymobile.com for any of the
following:
Troubleshooting
Activation questions
Coverage issues
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Terms & Conditions
To use the Firey handset as a cellular phone, you must obtain
service from a wireless service provider. Your service provider
may provide additional terms and conditions and instructions for
using network services on this phone. Some networks may have
limitations that affect how you can use wireless services.
If Firey Mobile is your wireless service provider, your service is
bound by the Firey Mobile Service Terms & Conditions, which
are subject to change. A complete, up to date listing of Firey
Mobile Service Terms & Conditions can always be found at
www.reymobile.com/rey minutes/terms & conditions.
Below is a high-level summary of some key terms and conditions
for using Firey services.
Domestic and international calls and text messages are charged
at a per unit rate, and airtime usage is billed in full minute
increments, rounded up to the next full minute. Described rates
apply to calls and text messages originating and terminating
within your service area. Calls and text messages originating
and/or terminated outside the service and coverage area may be
subject to additional charges. Firey Mobile does not guarantee
coverage or network availability.
Please note: Value deposited into your Firey account(s) will
expire, depending on the selected rate plan. Upon account
expiration, you will have a 30 day grace period to rell your
account before your Firey phone number is cancelled. A
service activation fee and new wireless phone number may be
required to reactivate service. More information on rate plans,
expiration dates, and reactivation can be found at
www.reymobile.com.

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About this Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide provides basic information about
using yPhone. For additional and more detailed information about
the features and functions of your yPhone, go to
www.reymobile.com to download the User’s Guide.
PIN Protection
The PIN-protected Parental Controls can be used to block certain
phone functions. See the User’s Guide for information on setting
Parental Controls, using/restoring the default PIN [1234], and
creating a new PIN.

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MEET yPhone
1 Earpiece Hold to ear when using
the phone.
2 Headset port For accessory
headset.
3 Display area View yPhone
activities.
4 Firey key Press to see the Main
Menu or a list of available options.
Press to select an option.
5/6 Left/Right keys Press to select
options.
7 Send key Press to answer or make
a call.
8 End key Press to end a call. Press
and hold to turn yPhone on/off.
9 Keypad Type names/numbers;
select options; navigate lists. The
keypad changes for each activity.
10 USB computer/connect port
Connect to computer and charge the
battery.
11 Volume buttons Press to raise/
lower the sound.
12 Camera lens Take pictures.
13 Battery compartment Install
battery, SIM card, microSD card.
14 Loud speaker
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GETTING STARTED
Remove the Battery
1. Press lightly on the speaker circles (1) with both thumbs and
push the cover off the phone. Lift up the cover.
2. Place the tip of your thumb in the indent (3) and lift the
battery (2) out of the compartment.
Install a SIM Card
yPhone requires a SIM card and a charged battery for operation.
You must install a SIM card (provided with your phone or obtained
through your network service provider). The SIM card contains the
phone number for your yPhone and provides access to network
services.
Note: Do not touch the metal part of the SIM card.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery (if installed).
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3. Slide a SIM card (1) into the
SIM card holder.
Make sure the card ts under
the small metal clips, and is
pushed in as far as it will go.
4. Install the battery and replace
the cover.
Install the Battery
1. Hold the battery so that you can see the Firey (2), and put
the top of the battery into the compartment.
2. Lower the battery into place.
3. Place the cover over the phone and slide it gently forward until
it closes.
Install a microSD™ Card
See the User’s Guide for information on how to install a microSD™
card to add extra storage capacity to your yPhone.
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Install the Software
Your phone was shipped with a disk containing the yKicks
software that is important to the proper functioning of the phone.
The software must be installed on your computer before you
charge the battery and use the phone for the rst time.
To install the computer software:
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Put the CD-ROM in a CD drive.
Note: It may take a few seconds for the Install Wizard to start.
3. Follow the Wizard instructions.
With the software installed, you will be able to charge the battery,
download music, games, ringtones, wallpapers, and videos to the
phone.
Note: See the online manual that comes with the software for
more information.

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Charge the Battery
The battery charges when yPhone is connected to your computer.
Important: You must load the yKicks software on your computer
before charging the battery.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Put the small USB connector (1) into the
connect port (2) on yPhone.
3. Put the large USB connector into a USB
port on your computer.
4. Turn on yPhone.
Note: If the phone will not turn on,
leave it connected to the computer for 30 minutes, then
disconnect the phone. Turn it on, and then reconnect it
to the computer.
5. Look at the display area:
Battery is charging No action required.
Battery is charged Disconnect and use yPhone.
Unable to Charge Disconnect and try again.
It will take about 3 hours for the battery to charge the rst time.
Recharge the battery when the battery icon in the display area is
at 1 bar or less.
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USING flyPhone
Power On/Off
Press and hold the End key to turn on
yPhone.
Press and hold the End key to turn off
yPhone.
When yPhone is on, the display area will go
dark after a few seconds to conserve power.
Press any key to “wake-up” yPhone.
Display Area
The Display Area shows information about yPhone.
Top line Shows status information
about network connection
strength, alarms, voice mail
messages, battery strength,
etc.
Middle area Viewing/activity area for date/
time, phone numbers, contact
names, Main Menu, photos,
music, wallpaper, etc.
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Top Line
Middle Area
Bottom Line
End
Key
Dis p l ay
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Bottom line (Soft keys)
Phone and menu options. Select an option by
pressing the soft key below it.
Note: The default menu options are Contacts and
Music. See the User’s Guide to nd out how
to change the default options.
Display Area Icons
Important Network connection
OK Battery strength

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Soft Keys
The 5 soft keys are below the Display Area:
Left Firey Right
Press the Left, Firey, and Right keys to
select options on the bottom line of the
Display Area.
Send End
Press the Send key to place a call.
Press the End key to quit a call and to turn
yPhone on and off.
The Firey key highlights yPhone’s special features.
Press it while on the idle screen when you want to see the
Main Menu.
Press it when you see an arrow (^) above it to see lists
of options and special features. Then, use the keypad to
scroll to and select an item on a list.
Press the Firey key again to return to the previous
screen.
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Keypads
There are 3 keypads. The keypads change automatically
depending on what you are doing.
Note: When yPhone is on, the keypad will go dark when it
isn’t being used to save power. Press any key to wake up
yPhone.
Menus/Games Music/Movies Phone
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Menu/Games Keypad
Press the arrows (1) to scroll to and highlight items in the
display area.
Press the Select circle (2) in the middle to select an option.
Music Keypad
Press the Fast forward/Reverse arrows (3) to move from
one selection to the next. Press and hold to fast forward/
reverse within a song or video.
Press the Select circle (2) to select an option.
Press Play/Pause (4) to play or pause a song or video.
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Phone Keypad
Use the Phone keypad to dial the number you want to call, type a
name to add to your contact lists, or type a short message.
Press a number to type a number.
Press a key quickly to type a letter.
Press once to type the rst letter,
Press 2 times to type the second letter,
Press 3 times to type the third letter, and
Press 4 times to type the fourth letter.
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MAIN MENU
Press the Firey key to see the Main Menu. There are 9 menu
options.
Using the Main Menu
To select a menu:
Press the arrows on the keypad to highlight a menu.
Press the Select key or the circle on the keypad to open
the menu.
To use the menu, look at the bottom line in the display area.
Press the Left or Right key to select the option.
Press the Firey key to see more options when you see a
^ in the bottom line.
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yPhone Menus
yStore Visit www.reymobile.com/ykicks
from your computer to learn more
about purchasing content for your
phone.
Camera Take photos and view them in the
display area.
Movies Play videos.
Mailbox Check your messages and send new
messages.
Contacts View your phonebook containing a list
of names and numbers.
Games
and Apps
Play games and use special features
like alarms and the stopwatch.
Settings Check and change yPhone’s settings,
including parental controls.
Music Play music.
Calendar View a calendar and schedule activities
and plans.