Haier M508 User manual

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1 Overview
Your Phone
The following figure is a sketch of the phone. The actual product may differ.

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1 Earpiece 6 * key 11 Right soft key
2 Screen 7 Headset jack 12 OK/Confirm Key
3 Left soft key 8 Charger jack/USB
port 13 Navigation keys
4 Calling key 9 # Key 14 Torch key
5 Number keys 10 Ending key
Keys and Functions
Press… To…
Left soft key Access to main menu in standby mode.
Select the highlighted item.
Ending key
Power on or power off the phone (by pressing and
holding it for about 3s).
End a call, or reject an incoming call.
Return to standby mode.

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Press… To…
Calling key Make a call.
Answer an incoming call.
View call logs in standby mode.
Right soft
key
Display Phonebook in standby mode.
Return to the previous menu.
Navigation
keys
Access: Missed calls(Up direction key), Add new
contact(Down direction key), SMS(Left direction key), and
SIM toolkit (Right direction key) in standby mode.
Select a item.
Confirm Key
Access to main menu in standby mode.
Confirm the selecting
In standby mode, long press OK key to turn on/off the
torch.

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Press… To…
Number
keys
Enter numbers, letters, and characters.
Call the voice mail center in standby mode (by pressing
and holding the 1key for about 3 seconds).
Speed-dial phone numbers in standby mode (by pressing
and holding the 2–9keys for about 3 seconds).
Select a submenu item labeled with the corresponding
number.
* key
In standby mode, press the key once to enter *, twice to
enter +, three times to enter P, and four times to enter W.
Display the symbol list in any input mode.
Lock the keypad in standby mode (by pressing Left soft
key and then * key).

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Press… To…
# key
Enter #.
Enable or disable the silent mode in standby mode (by
pressing and holding it for about 3s).
Change input modes when editing texts.
Screen Icons
Icon Indicates
Signal strength.
A new text message has received.
The call forwarding function has enabled.

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Icon Indicates
MP3 music is being played in the
background.
An alarm has activated.
The keypad has locked.
Battery’s Power level.
The General profile has activated.
The Outdoor profile has activated.
The Silent profile has activated.
Missed call/s.

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2 Getting Started
Installing the Battery and a SIM Card
You can install SIM card on the phone. When installing the SIM card, ensure that
the golden contact area on the SIM card is facing downward, and the beveled edge
of the SIM card is properly aligned with that of the card slot.

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Installing a micro SD Card
You can insert a micro SD card to expand the memory capacity of your phone.
When installing a micro SD card, ensure that the golden contact area on the micro
SD card is facing downward, and the beveled edge of the micro SD card has
properly aligned with that of the card slot. Then pull out the clip to fix the micro SD
card in the slot.

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No micro SD card is delivered in the product package. If a micro SD card is required,
you can buy one yourself.
Charging the Battery
1. Connect the charger to a power socket.
2. Connect the charger to the charger jack on the phone.

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Phone Lock
The phone lock protects your phone from unauthorized use. By default, the phone
lock function has disabled. You can change the default phone lock code (0000) into
any numeric string in the range of four to eight digits.
Do remember your phone lock code. If you forget it, contact the service center.
PIN and PUK
The personal identification number (PIN) protects your SIM card from unauthorized
use. The PIN unblocking key (PUK) can unlock the blocked PIN. Both PIN and
PUK are delivered with the SIM card. For details, consult your service provider.
If you enter wrong PINs for a specified number of times consecutively, the phone
asks you to enter the PUK.

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Locking the Keypad
In standby mode, press the Left soft key and then * key to lock the keypad, and
press the Left soft key then * key again to unlock the keypad.
If the Auto Keypad Lock function has enabled and the phone is idle for a preset
period in standby mode, the keypad has locked automatically.
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When the keypad has locked, you can press the Calling key to answer an incoming call
or make emergency calls.
3 Phone book
The phone provides two kinds of storage media: SIM card and phone. The phone
can store 500 entries. The capacity of the phone book on your SIM card depends
on the type of SIM card provided by your network operator. Enter a number in idle
screen and press the left soft key or the OK key to save the number. Select the
storage location. Then the edit interface appears.

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4 Media center
Camera
The phone is provided with a built-in 0.3 mega pixel CMOS camera at the back,
which supports the photographing and video shooting functions. Pictures are
saved in the file system of the phone or the T-Flash card. The file is in the *.jpg
format. You can send the pictures taken by the MMS/Bluetooth function provided
by the phone.
When you set the Image size '80x60' '160x120' '320x240' '640x480'‘176 x220’,
please rotate the phone with 90 degree.
Audio player
Allow you to play audio files. The phone supports external memory card. You need
to save downloaded music files to directory My Music, so that they can play
normally.
Video player
Allow you to play audio files. The phone supports external memory card. You need
to save downloaded music files to directory Videos, so that they can play normally.

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Video recorder
Video recorder is used for video shooting. Press OK key to start or stop shooting.
The video clip is saved to the phone or T-Flash card.
When you do the video recorder, please rotate the phone with 90 degree.
Sound recorder
1. Select Menu > Multimedia > Sound recorder.
2. Press LSK(Options) and then select New record to start recording.
5 Bluetooth
Through Bluetooth, you can exchange data with other Bluetooth devices, or use a
Bluetooth headset to enjoy music.
6 WAP
You can access WAP sites and use WAP-based services on your phone. To
access the WAP sites through your phone, you need to subscribe the

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corresponding service from the service provider and set the relevant parameters
on your phone first.
For details about the service and the charges, contact your service provider.
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7 Warnings and Precautions
This section contains important information pertaining to the operating instructions
of your device. It also contains information about how to use the mobile safely.
Read this information carefully before using your device.
ElectronicDevice
Power off your device if using the device has prohibited. Do not use the device
when it causes danger or interference with electronic devices.
MedicalDevice
Power off your device and follow the rules and regulations set forth by the
hospitals and health care facilities.
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance

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of 15 cm be maintained between a device and a pacemaker to prevent potential
interference with the pacemaker. If you are using a pacemaker, use the device
on the opposite side of the pacemaker and do not carry the device in your front
pocket.
Some wireless devices may affect the performance of the hearing aids. For any
such problems, consult your service provider.
PotentiallyExplosiveAtmospheres
Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and
comply with all signs and instructions.Areas that may have potentially explosive
atmospheres include the areas where you would normally be advised to turn off
your vehicle engine. Triggering of sparks in such areas could cause an explosion
or fire, resulting in bodily injuries or even deaths. Do not switch on the device at
refueling points such as service stations. Comply with restrictions on the use of
radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas, and chemical
plants. Also, adhere to restrictions in areas where blasting operations are in
progress. Before using the device, watch out for areas that have potentially
explosive atmosphere that are often, but not always, clearly marked. Such
locations include areas below the deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage
facilities and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as

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grain, dust, or metal powders. Ask the manufacturers of vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) if this device can safely use in their
vicinity.
TrafficSecurity
Observe local laws and regulations while using the device.Also, if using the device
while driving a vehicle, please comply with the following guidelines:
Concentrate on driving. Your first responsibility is to drive safely.
Do not talk on the device while driving. Use hands-free accessories.
When you have to make or answer a call, park the vehicle at the road side
before using your device.
RF signals may affect electronic systems of motor vehicles. For more
information, consult the vehicle manufacturer.
In a motor vehicle, do not place the device over the air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. Otherwise, the device may hurt you owing to the strong force
when the air bag inflates.
Do not use your device while flying in an aircraft. Switch off your device before
boarding an aircraft. Using wireless devices in an aircraft may be dangerous to

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the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may be
considered illegal.
OperatingEnvironment
Do not use or charge the device in dusty, damp or dirty places or places with
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the circuit may not function properly.
The device complies with the RF specifications when the device is used near
your ear or at a distance of 1.5 cm from your body. Ensure that the device
accessories such as a device case and a device holster are not composed of
metal components. Keep your device 1.5 cm away from your body to meet the
requirement earlier mentioned.
On a thunder and stormy day, do not use your device when it is being charged,
to prevent any danger caused by lightning.
When you are on a call, do not touch the antenna. Touching the antenna affects
the call quality and results in increase in power consumption. As a result, the
talk time and standby time are reduced.
While using the device, observe the local laws and regulations, and respect
others' privacy and legal rights.

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Use accessories authorized by manufacturers. Using unauthorized accessories
will render the warranty null and void.
Keep the ambient temperature between 0℃and 40℃while the device is being
charged. Keep the ambient temperature between 0℃to 40℃for using the
device powered by battery.
PreventingHearingDamage
Using the receiver, earbuds, headphones, speakerphone, or earpieces at high
volume can result in permanent hearing loss. Be extremely careful when listening
at high decibel levels. Set the volume to a safe level. If you experience strange
sounds in your ears like ringing or if you hear muffled speech, get your hearing
checked. If you continue to use high volume, your hearing would soon gets
affected.
Hearing experts offer the following suggestions to protect your hearing:
Reduce the time you use the receiver, earbuds, headphones, speakerphone, or
earpieces at high volume.
Do not increase the volume to block noisy surroundings.
Reduce the volume if you cannot hear people speaking near you.

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SafetyofChildren
Please comply with all precautions with regard to children's safety. Letting the child
play with your device or its accessories, which may include parts that can be
detached from the device, may prove dangerous, as it may present a choking
hazard. Make sure that small children are keep away from the device and
accessories.
EnvironmentProtection
Follow all the local regulations regarding the disposal of your devices or electrical
accessories (such as chargers, headsets, or batteries). Recycle them. Do not
dispose of an exhausted battery or a used device in a garbage can.
Accessories
Use only the accessories, such as the charger, battery, and headset, delivered by
manufacturer. Using accessories of other manufacturers or vendors with this
device model might invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to the device,
might result in the non-operation of the device, and might be dangerous.
BatteryandCharger
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times before

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it eventually wears out. When the standby time and talk time are shorter than
normal, replace the battery.
Use the AC power supply defined in the specifications of the charger. An
improper power voltage may cause fire or the charger may not function properly.
If the ambient temperature is considerably low or high, the capacity and life of
the battery is reduced. When the temperature is lower than 0°C, performance of
the battery is affected.
Do not connect two poles of the battery with conductors such as metal materials,
keys or jewelries. Otherwise, the battery may be short-circuiting and may cause
injuries and burns on your body.
Do not disassemble the battery or solder the battery poles. Otherwise, it may
lead to electrolyte leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion.
If battery electrolyte leaks out, make sure that the electrolyte does not touch
your skin and eyes. When the electrolyte touches your skin or splashes into your
eyes, wash your eyes with clean water immediately and consult a doctor.
If the battery is damaged, or the color changes or gets abnormally heated while
you charge or store the battery, remove the battery immediately and
stop using it. Otherwise, it may lead to battery leakage, overheating,