Geemarc Clearsound CL8400 User manual

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CL8400
GSM Telephone with
Amplification
English

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CONTENTS 1
INTRODUCTION 6
Unpacking the Telephone 7
DESCRIPTION 8
General Description 8
LCD Screen Description 12
Menu Navigation 14
Menu Map 15
Network Services & Password 17
SETTING UP, Install SIM Card and Battery 18
Charging the Battery 19
Switching On/Off 20
Battery Use 21
USING THE TELEPHONE, Standby Mode,
Making a Call 22
Making a Call from the Call Record & Phone Book 23
Making a Call using Quick Dial & Dialled Numbers List 24
Receiving a Call, Rejecting a Call, Switch Off Alerts 25
Options During a Call 26
Receiving Volume 28
Ringer Volume 28
Call Timer 28
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SMS 29
Send a Text Message 29
Receiving a Text Message 30
Reviewing Stored Text Messages (Inbox) 30
Outbox 31
Draftbox 32
Delete SMS 33
Text Message Settings 34
Broadcaast Messages 36
VOICEMAIL 37
Voicemail Number Setting 37
Listen to Voicemail 38
PHONEBOOK 39
Create a Phone Book Entry 39
Create a Phone Book Entry from Standby 42
View Phone Book Entries 43
Edit and Delete a Phone Book Entry 44
Copy All Phone Book Entries 45
Edit and Delete all Phone Book Entries 46
Storing a Speed Dial Number 47
Dialling a Speed Dial Number 48
Using Speed Dial Options 49
CALL RECORD 50
Display Incoming Calls 50
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Display Outgoing Calls 51
Display Missed Calls 52
Calls Duration 53
HANDSET SETTINGS 55
Time & Date Setting 55
Security Settings 56
Shortcut Settings 57
Local Number Settings 59
Power On/Off Settings 60
Amplify Settings 61
Language Settings 62
LCD Contrast Settings 63
Wallpaper Settings 64
Backlight Time Settings 65
Greeting Note Settings 66
Standby Settings 67
Caller Line ID Settings 68
Auto Redial Settings 69
Any Key Answer Settings 70
Flip Answer Settings 71
Call Waiting Settings 72
Call Forwarding Settings 73
Call Barring Settings 74
Network Selection Settings 75
Restore Default 76
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SOS, SOS Function 78
SOS Number Settings 79
SOS Message Receiver Settings 80
SOS Message Context Settings 81
RADIO 83
Radio Use 83
ALARM 84
Setting the Alarm 84
GAMES 86
Games Use 86
TOOLS 87
Calendar 87
Calculator 88
Conversion 89
PROFILES 91
TROUBLESHOOTING 93
SAFETY INFORMATION 95
HEARING AID INFORMATION 97
NETWORK SERVICES 98
GUARANTEE 99
RECYCLING DIRECTIVES 101
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Congratulations on purchasing your Geemarc GSM
CL8400 telephone. This telephone is also hearing aid
compatible. It offers many functions such as an alarm,
a calendar, SMS text messaging, a phone book, a call
record, a speakerphone and speed dial buttons. It has
an emergency function in which six numbers can be
programmed as emergency contacts. In case of
emergency these contacts will be called and SMS
messages sent with the flick of just one switch.
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. 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:
GSMCL8400
INTRODUCTION

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Unpacking the Telephone
When unpacking the telephone, you should find the
following in the box:
y1 GSMCL8400 mobile telephone handset
y1 Desktop charging unit
y1 Mains power adaptor
y1 x Li-Polymer rechargeable battery
y1 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 & Rear)
SOS switch Speaker
Battery
Compartment cover
Right
key
Down
key
#key
Earpiece
Up key
*key
Left key
End/
Power
key
Dial key
Display
Speed dial
keys
Charging contacts
DESCRIPTION

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Handset Description (Left & Right)
Charger RearView
DESCRIPTION
Tone Control
Amplify (AMP)
Button
Headset jack
Mini USB port
Torch Button/
Volume up
Button
Volume down
Button
Mini USB port
Charge pins

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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.
Press this key in standby to
enter a menu quickly via the
shortcut settings you have set
up.
Down Key
Scroll down through lists and
menu options.
Press this key in standby to
enter a menu quickly via the
shortcut settings you have set
up.
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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 ,
, and buttons as
navigation keys to select the
symbols you want to insert.
Hash Key
Press to switch between different
input modes while composing a
text message or editing a
contacts name
Amplify Key
Press this key on the right side of
the phone during a conversation
to amplify the volume.
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Tone Key
Press this key on the right side of
the phone during a conversation
to alter the tone. There is tone
control of up to 10dbm
Torch/Volume Up Key
Press this key and the torch will
shine for several seconds. Press
this key twice quickly, the torch
will shine steadily. Press once
more to turn it off.
This key can also be used to
increase the ringer volume when
you access Profiles menu or FM
Radio menu or when receiving an
incoming call. Increase the
earpiece/speakerphone volume
during a call. There are 8
volume levels available.
Volume Down Key
Use key to increase the ringer
volume when you access Profiles
menu or FM Radio menu or when
receiving an incoming call.
Increase the
earpiece/speakerphone volume
during a call. There are 8
volume levels available.
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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.
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 level of battery
charge. More bars indicate more battery charge
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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
Menu Navigation
The MENU soft 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
The ACCEPT soft key key is used to confirm/ select an
action or choice on a screen.
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Menu Map
Short Message
Write message/Inbox
Outbox/Draftbox
Voice Mail/Message Setup
Broadcast Msg/Delete All
Phonebook
Browse
Create
SIM Card
Phone
Abbr Dial
Copy
Delete All
Storage status
The Menu
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Call Record Incoming Call
Outgoing Call
Missed Call
Call Duration
Settings Phone
Display
Call
Network
SOS
Factory Default
FM Radio
Alarm Alarm1/Alarm2/Alarm3/Alarm4/
Alarm5
Game Porter
Quinter
Toolbox Calendar
Calculator
Conversion
Profiles Standard
Conference
Outdoor
Mute
Cutomise
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Network Services
To use this mobile telephone you must subscribe to a
service from a service provider. Different service
providers offer different features (at a variety of charges).
This may effect the features made available to you
through this mobile telephone.
Passwords
This mobile telephone allows you to set up passwords to
help protect your telephone from unauthorized use.
The PIN and PIN2 codes are supplied with your SIM card.
The PIN code hellps to protect the SIM card from
unauthorized use. The PIN2 code is required to access
certain services.
The PUK and PUK2 codes may be supplied with the SIM
card. If you enter the PIN code incorrectly three times in
succession, the PUK will be required. If the codes are
not supplied, contact your service provider.
Install SIM card and Battery
Always switch the telephone off and disconnect the
charger before removing the battery.
Take care when handling the SIM card. The SIM card
and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or
bending.
SETTING UP

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To remove the battery compartment cover, slide the
cover in the direction shown and pull it off.
Remove the battery (if battery already inside).
Slide the metal SIM card cover down slightly and then lift
up. The SIM card contacts in the phone should now be
exposed. Place the SIM card with the gold coloured
contacts face down into the SIM card compartment.
Place the SIM card cover down and then gently push
down and slide upwards until the cover and SIM card are
held securely in place. A small click will be audible.
Observe the battery contacts (the gold coloured contacts
must face towards the top left).and insert the battery.
Slide the back cover back until it snaps into place.
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Charging the battery
Charging via the Mini USB Port
Plug the charger into a wall socket.
Connect the lead from the charger into the the Mini USB
port on the bottom of the telephone (pull back the
protective flap first). During charging, the battery icon
starts to fill.
Charging via the Charging Unit
Plug the charger into a wall socket.
Connect the lead from the charger into the the Mini USB
port on the charging unit.
Place the mobile telephone onto the charging unit.
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Note: Only use batteries and chargers supplied with
the telephone. The guarantee will be invalid if an
unapproved cable is used. Keep the battery contacts
clean and free of dirt. Try and avoid removing the
battery as this could short circuit the battery.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few
seconds before the charging indicator appears on the
display or before any calls can be made.
Before the handset is first used, the battery must be
charged for a minimum of 4 hours.
Switching On/Off
Press for 3 seconds or longer to switch the
telephone on.
WELCOME will be displayed on the LCD (dependant on
settings).
If no SIM card has been inserted, LIMITED SERVICE
will be displayed. Only emergency calls can be made
until the SIM has been inserted.
If this is the first time the phone has been switched on
with the SIM inserted, you will be prompted to enter the
time and the date (use the numeric keypad).
SETTING UP