Geemarc CL8500 User manual

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CL8500
Amplified Clamshell Mobile
Phone with Dual LCD Display
and Camera

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CONTENTS 1
INTRODUCTION 5
Unpacking the Telephone 6
DESCRIPTION 7
General Description 7
LCD Screen Description 14
Menu Navigation 15
Menu Map 17
Network Services & Password 19
SETTING UP, Install SIM Card and Battery 20
Charging the Battery 21
Switching On/Off & Battery Use 22
USING THE TELEPHONE, Standby Mode,
Making a Call 24
Making a Call from the Call Record & Phone Book
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Making a Call using Quick Dial 26
Making a Call using Dialled Numbers List 26
Receiving a Call, Rejecting a Call, Switch Off Alerts
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Options During a Call 27
Receiving Volume 28
Ringer Volume 29
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Call Timer 29
SMS 30
Send a Text Message 30
Receiving a Text Message 30
Reviewing Stored Text Messages (Inbox) 31
Sent Messages 31
Draftbox 32
Delete SMS 32
Text Message Settings 33
Broadcaast Messages 34
VOICEMAIL 35
Voicemail Number Setting 35
Listen to Voicemail 35
PHONEBOOK 36
Create a Phone Book Entry 36
Create a Phone Book Entry from Standby 38
View Phone Book Entries 38
Options within Phone Book 39
Create a Picture Phone Book Entry 40
Dial a Picture Phone Book Entry 40
Storing a Speed Dial Number 41
Dialling a Speed Dial Number 41
CALL RECORD 42
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Display Missed Calls 42
Display Dialled Calls 42
Display Received Calls 43
Delete Call Logs 44
Call Settings 44
HANDSET SETTINGS 47
I.C.E 47
Boost Settings 47
Profiles 47
Direct Number 48
Phone Settings 48
Network Settings 49
Security Settings 49
Restore Default 50
SOS 51
SOS Function 51
SOS Number Settings 52
SOS Message Record 52
SOS Text Message 53
ADVANCED SETTINGS 54
Organizer 54
Multimedia 56
File Manager 56
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TROUBLESHOOTING 57
SAFETY INFORMATION 60
HEARING AID INFORMATION 63
NETWORK SERVICES 64
GUARANTEE 65
RECYCLING DIRECTIVES 67
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Congratulations on purchasing your Geemarc CL8500
telephone. This telephone is hearing aid compatible. It
offers many functions such as an alarm, calendar,
camera, video, SMS text messaging, a phone book and
picture phone book, human voice options with talking
keypad, a speakerphone and speed dial buttons. It has
an emergency function in which five numbers can be
programmed as emergency contacts. In case of
emergency these contacts will be called and SMS
messages sent with the press of just one button.
The font size on the colour LCD display is large and the
buttons on the keypad are easy to see and use. This
mobile telephone has a loud ringer and strong vibrating
setting. There is adjustable receiving volume control
reaching up to 40dB with boost key. All these features
add up to make this a highly suitable telephone for the
elderly, hard of hearing or sight people and anyone who
simply wants to keep in touch with a great degree of
ease.
Its is important that you read the instructions below in
order to use your Geemarc telephone to its full potential.
Keep this user guide in a safe place for future reference.
This guide explains how to use the following telephone:
GSMCL8500
INTRODUCTION

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Unpacking the Telephone
When unpacking the telephone, you should find the
following in the box:
1 GSMCL8500 mobile telephone handset
1 Desktop charging unit
1 Mains power adaptor
1 x Li-Polymer rechargeable battery
1 User Guide
For product support and help visit our website at
www.geemarc.com
Telephone [phone]
Or fax [phone]
INTRODUCTION

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General Description
Handset Description (front)
Display
Dial Key
Navigation keys or
camera function
M1, M2, M3
Keypad
Earpiece
End/Power Key
Confirm Key
DESCRIPTION
Left Soft Key
Right Soft Key

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Handset Description (Rear)
Charging Contacts
Headset Jack
Mini USB Port
Torch/Amplify
button
Volume
Up/Down
Button
SOS key
Battery door
Loudspeaker
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Charging Contacts
Mini USB port
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One touch dialing keys
A telephone number can be
assigned to each of these
buttons. To dial the number all
you have to do is press the button
once and the number will be
dialed automatically
Power key/On-hook key
Long press to power the
telephone on and off
End a call
Cancel current process and
return to standby
Navigation Button
Up Key
Scroll up through lists and menu
options.
This is a dedicated key in
Standby. It can be set up in
Handset Settings or Camera
function in stand by mode
Down Key
Scroll down through lists and
menu options.
This is a dedicated key in
Standby. It can be set up in
Handset Settings
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION

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Right Key
This is a dedicated key in
Standby. It can be set up in
Handset Settings
Left Key
This is a dedicated key in
Standby. It can be set up in
Handset Settings.
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Call Key
Make a call after dialling the
number
Receive a call
Left/Right key
These are softkeys i.e. they take on
different functions depending on
the menu displayed. The current
function is always displayed by the
text above the key
Asterisk key
Press this key to insert one or more
symbols while composing a
message or editing a phonebook
entry name. Then use the
navigation keys to move to the
symbols you want to insert.
Hash Key
Press to switch between different
input modes while composing a
text message or editing a contact
name
Amplify/Torch Key
In standby, press and hold for a few
seconds and the torch will shine
steadily. Press once more to turn
it off.
DESCRIPTION
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Press this key on the right side of
the phone during a conversation to
amplify the volume.
Volume Up and Down Key
Use this key to increase ringer
volume when you access Profiles
menu or when receiving an
incoming call. Increase the
earpiece/speakerphone volume
during a call. There are 7 volume
levels available.
Volume Down Key
Use key to decrease the ringer
volume when you access Profiles
menu or when receiving an
incoming call. Increase the
earpiece/speakerphone volume
during a call. There are 7 volume
levels available.
Front Cover
Answer incoming call
Or
Pause when MP3 playing
Front Cover
Reject incoming call or end call
Or
Pause when MP3 playing
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LCD Screen Description
The LCD screen is split into three distinct areas:
The icon area. This is found at the top of the screen.
This displays the various system icons which help you to
use the telephone.
The main area. This is found across the centre of the
screen. It displays the following:
number being dialled
caller ID information
phonebook
menu information
in standby mode current time, date and service
provider name
The soft key area. This is found at the bottom of the
screen.
Signal Strength icon
This is always displayed when your
telephone is switched on. It shows the
current signal strength. More bars indicate
more signal strength. There is one of these
icons per SIM.
Alarm icon
The alarm has been set to ring at a specified
time.
Battery Status icon
This is always displayed when your
telephone is switched on. It shows the
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level of battery charge. More bars indicate
more battery charge
Roaming icon
A roaming call is taking place
i.e.international call –outgoing or incoming
SMS icon
A new SMS (text message) has been
received
Mute icon
The microphone is temporarily muted during
the conversation
Silent icon
The telephone is in silent mode. There will
be no call alert
Headset icon
The headset is plugged in
Missed Call
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Menu Navigation
The MENU soft key or central square key is used to
activate the menu. The BACK soft key is used to go
back a level in the menu system. Press to
deactivate the menu and return to standby mode from
any menu.
The ▼and▲ keys are used to scroll through the menu.
▲move backward through the menu
▼move forward through the menu
Sometimes <and >are used to navigate through sub
menus.
The OK soft key key is used to confirm/ select an action
or choice on a screen.
The central square key is used to go to Menu or to
confirm/ select an action or choice on a screen.
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Menu Map
Phonebook
Picture Phonebook
Normal Phonebook
Messages
Write Message
Inbox
Drafts
Outbox
Sent Messages
Broadcast Messages
Message Settings
Call Center
Call History
Call Settings
SOS
SOS
Record SOS Message
SOS SMS
Settings
I.C.E
Boost Setting
Profiles
Direct Number
Dual SIM Settings
Phone Settings
Network Settings
Security Settings
Connectivity
Restore Settings
Organizer
Human Voice
Calendar
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Tasks
Alarm
Bluetooth
World Clock
Shortcuts
Services
Internet Service
SIM Toolkit
SIM Toolkit
Multimedia
Camera
Gallery
Video Recorder
Video Player
Audio Player
Sound Recorder
FM Radio
File Manager
Phone
Memory card
DESCRIPTION