KARBONN K81 User manual

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The cellular phone, the battery and the charger are not waterproof.
Do not use them in places with high humidity like a bathroom and also
avoid spilling any liquids on them.
Use a soft cloth to clean the cellular phone, the battery and the
charger.
Do not use alcohol, diluted liquid or benzene to clean the cellular
phone.
If dust gets in the sockets the phone can be damaged, short-circuit or
even the lose the ability to be re-charged. Be sure to clean the socket
regularly.
Install & remove a battery
Warning:
(1) There may be the risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by th
e wrong type.
(2)Dispose of used batteries according to the guidelines.
Charging
Warning: Provides charging temperature range -5 ℃to 55 ℃, over t
his range, please do not use the charging equipment. And be sure to
use the charger provided by the supplier. Use of an unapproved cha
rger may be dangerous and breach of warranty of the equipment app
roval and terms.
Notice:
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible。
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K81
User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information
5
1 Phone Layout
6
1.1 Keys
7
1.2 Icons & Symbols
8
2 Getting Started
8
2.1 Insert SIM & Memory Card
8
2.2 Inserting the Battery
9
2.3 Removing the Battery
9
2.4 Turning the phone ON
10
2.5 Charging the Battery
10
2.6 Important Password
10
2.7 Keypad Lock & Unlock
10
3 Text Entry
11
3.1 Input Method
11
3.1.1 Changing the input method
11
3.1.2 Entry Symbol
11
3.2 Key Input
11
3.3 Other Language Input Method
11
4 Calling
12
4.1 Making a Call
12
4.2 Making an International call
12
4.3 Answering or Reject an Incoming call
12
5 Function Menu
12
5.1 Select Menu
12
5.2 Main Menu
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may cause an electric shock.
Caution:
Keep the environment temperatures within the range of 0ºC ~40ºC
while charging. Temperature below 0ºC or higher than 40ºC will
cause insufficient charging, terminate charging or even cause the
battery to explode.
Unplug the charger from its power source before cleaning it.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. This may cause
electric shock or fire.
Hold the plug while unplugging the power cord. This will avoid any
potential damage or even fire.
•Requirements for Cellular Phone
Avoid using your cellular phone in extremely high or low temperatures.
Use the phone in a temperature range between -10~55℃and
humidity of 35%~85%.
It is recommended that you do not use your cellular phone near a
telephone, TV set, radio or other radio frequency sensitive devices.
•Requirements for the Battery
When not in use, store the battery in a cool, well-ventilated place with
sunshine.
If you will not be using the cellular phone for an extended period of
time, charge the battery on a regular basis to avoid battery
breakdown.
The phone battery wears out fast. If charging the battery does not
improve its performance, it is time to replace the battery. Properly
dispose of the battery according to local regulations. Do not throw it
into a fire.
•Requirements for the Charger and AC Adapter
Do not charge your phone under the following circumstances:
sunshine, temperatures equal to or lower than 0ºC, temperatures
equal to or higher than 40ºC, high humidity, dust, high vibration areas,
or near a TV, a radio, etc.
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Do not use or store your phone in high temperature areas. This may
cause battery leakage, overheating, explosion or even fire.
Warning:
Replace the battery when the normal usage time begins to decrease
or if you notice the battery is overheated or has changed shape or
color.
If battery liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, immediately wash the
affected parts with water.
If the battery begins to leak or emits a strange odor, properly dispose
of the battery according to local regulations. Do not throw it into a fire.
Caution:
Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places
where the temperature may exceed 60°C (140°F), such as on a car
dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct
sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This
may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the
vehicle.
•Using the Charger
Danger:
Only use the charger that came with the phone. Using a different
charger may cause the phone to breakdown or explode.
If the charger short circuits, a fire may occur.
Do not use a damaged, worn or broken charger. This may cause a
fire.
Clean dust away from the power socket to avoid the possibility of a
fire.
Do not store the charger near any liquids. If liquids spill onto the
charger it may cause it to overheat or breakdown.
If liquid does spill onto the charger, immediately unplug the power
cable to prevent overheating, fire or another type of breakdown.
Do not use the charger in places with high humidity like a bathroom.
This may cause a fire or other breakdown.
Do not touch the charger, power cable or socket with wet hands. This
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5.3 Phonebook
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5.4 Call History
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5.5 Tools
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5.5.1 Alarm
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5.5.2 Bluetooth
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5.5.3 Calendar
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5.5.4 Calculator
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5.5.5 Torch
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5.5.6 Ebook
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5.5.7 Unit Convertor
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6 Multimedia
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6.1 Camera
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6.2 Image Viewer
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6.3 Video Recorder
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6.4 Video Player
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6.5 Music Player
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6.6 FM Radio
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6.7 Sound Recorder
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7 Messages
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7.1 Write Message
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7.2 Inbox
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7.3 Outbox
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7.4 Sentbox
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7.5 Templates
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7.6 Settings
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8 File Manager
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9 Karbonn Live
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10 Music Player
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11 Camera
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12 Services
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13 Fun & Games
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14 Settings
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14.1 Phone Settings
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14.2 Display Settings
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14.3 Security Settings
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14.4 Call Settings
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14.5 Profiles
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14.6 Dual SIM Settings
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14.7 Network Settings
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15 Precautions
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16 Frequently asked Questions and Troubleshooting
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17 Safety Information and Notice
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detectors and automatic doors.
If you have to use your cellular phone near an electronic medical
device such as a pacemaker, please contact your manufacturer or
dealer for information about preventing interference.
Caution:
Electronic systems in automobiles such as anti-lock brakes, speed
control, or fuel spraying systems, are usually not influenced by
wireless devices. Manufacturers of these systems will tell you
whether they are provided with good screening functions. If you
suspect that an automobile failure is caused by a wireless wave,
please contact your automobile dealer.
Avoid using your phone in crowded places.
Do not store your cellular phone near or with a credit card, disk or
other magnetic materials. This may effect information stored on your
phone.
Keep your phone away from pins. Pins can be absorbed by the
phone’s receiver magnet, which may cause harm.
•Using the Battery
Danger:
Do not dispose of the battery into a fire. Doing so may cause battery
explosion or even fire.
If you have difficulties installing the battery, do not force the
installation. This may cause battery leakage, overheating, explosion
or even fire.
Keep metal objects away so they do not come in contact with the
battery or its connectors as it may cause the battery to short circuit,
overheat or explode.
Do not weld the polarities of the battery directly together. This may
cause battery leakage, overheating, explosion or even fire.
Battery liquid is severely harmful for your eyes. If battery liquid gets in
your eyes, do not rub them. Instead, wash your eyes with water first
and then go directly to a doctor for help.

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17. Safety Information and Notices
•Using the Cellular Phone and Charger
Danger:
Only use authorized battery and charger. Using other brands may
cause battery leakage, overheating, explosion or even fire.
Caution:
Keep the phone away from dust, water and damp areas. Dust, water
or other liquids may cause overheating, electrical leakage, and/or
phone failure.
The phone, battery, charger and AC adapter are not waterproof. Keep
them away from rain and liquid.
Warning:
Do not bump, shake or tamper with the phone or charger. This may
cause battery leakage, overheating, explosion or even fire.
Do not place the battery, phone or charger near a microwave or
high-voltage device. This may cause battery leakage, overheating,
explosion or even fire; also prevent the phone and AC adapter from
overheating, smoking or short circuiting.
Do not use the phone around volatile oil. This may cause fire,
breakdown or damage.
To avoid any damage or breakdown, do not disassemble the phone,
battery, charger or internal components by yourself.
•Using the Cellular Phone
Warning:
Do not use the phone while you are driving. Pull over and stop your
automobile to dial or listen to a phone call.
Usage of cellular phones in aircrafts or hospitals is prohibited. Switch
the phone off to prevent interference with electronic medical devices.
Follow any rules or regulations in such places.
Do not use the phone at a gas station, near fuel or near chemicals.
Do not use the phone near electronic medical devices such as
hearing aids, pacemakers and auto-control devices such as fire
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General Information
Thank you for choosing Karbonn K81 mobile phone. This user guide
will provide you with the general information and operation
instructions.
The package includes a chargeable battery, a charger and other
accessories. Please refer to the Accessory section for details.
Note:
Use only accessories approved by the phone manufacturer to
ensure safety. Failing to comply with this will violate the terms and
conditions of the warranty.
If the contents and displays described in this user guide do not
match the actual operation of the phone set, please use the display of
the actual phone set.
We reserved the rights to change the specifications of the
phone & content of this manual without prior notice.
This user guide is subject to change without notice.
Your phone is designed not to exceed the limits of emission of
radio waves recommended by international guidelines.
SAR (specific absorption rate) is the measurement of
body-absorbed RF quantity when the phone is in use. SAR value is
ascertained according to the highest RF level generated during
laboratory tests.
The SAR value of the phone may depend on factors such as
proximity to the network tower, use of accessories or other
accessories.
The highest SAR value of the device is 0.776 W/kg respectively
averaged over 1 gm of human tissue.
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1. Phone Layout
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Callers cannot
contact you
Please confirm if the mobile phone is on and
connected with the network.
Please confirm if calling is forbidden because
of defaulting.
Please confirm if the SIM card is valid.
Please confirm if the call barring is set.
Unable to charge
Poor contact. Please check if the plug is
connected well.
Charge in the environment below 40℃or
above 55℃. Please change your charging
environment.
The battery or charger is damaged. You need
to replace it.
Unable to set
some functions
Wrong operation；
The network provider does not support the
function, or you have not applied for it.
Note: If the instruction above cannot help you solve problems,
please record：
Mobile phone model and serial number
Specific content of warranty
Clear statement of problems
Then contact your local dealer or a Karbonn authorized
service center in your area.

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example: basement, the signal might be weak.
Try reaching a location with stronger signal
reception and call again.
While using the mobile phone in the peak
period of communication, like commute time,
you may be unable to call because of line
congestion.
Standby duration
shortened
The standby duration is relative to the system
setting of network. While the mobile phone is
in an area with poor signal strength and can
not receive the signal, the handset will
continuously search for a base station. This
will significantly reduce battery charge. It is
recommended that you turn off your mobile in
area with no signal reception to save battery.
Need replacing the battery. Please change a
new battery.
SIM Card Error
Dirt on the metal surface of an SIM card. Use
clean cloth to wipe the metal touch point on an
SIM card.
The SIM card is not installed.
The SIM card is damaged. Please contact your
network service provider.
Unable to dial out
Please confirm if you press the dial key after
dialing.
Please confirm if calling is forbidden because
of defaulting.
Please confirm if the SIM is valid.
Please confirm if the call barring is set.
Please confirm if the fixed dial function is set.
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1.1 Keys
Key
Function
SIM1 Dial
key/SIM2
Dial Key
Answer all calls
Make calls from SIM1/SIM2 card
View SIM1/SIM2 card call logs in standby mode.
End /Power
Key
Pressing and holding to turn the phone on/off.
End a call or reject an incoming call.
Return to the standby mode.
OK Key
Press to access the main menu in standby mode.
Press to confirm a selection.
Navigation
Key
Within a menu, press Up, Down, Left or Right to
scroll through menu options. In standby mode,
press to access main menu
Left/Right
soft Key
Press to perform the function currently displayed
in the bottom left/right corner of the screen
Numeric key
Enter numbers, letters or characters.
Select a submenu item labeled with the
corresponding number.
* Key
Press to popup the symbols screen when entering
text.
Press and hold the * Key to toggle between *, +,
(pause character) P, and (wait character) W in
standby mode.
Press Left Soft Key and * Key to lock/Unlock
keypad.
# Key
Press to switch the input methods when entering
text.
0 Key
Press to enter Space when editing text.
Note: “Press” in this manual, means to press and
release the key; “press and hold” means to press and
hold the key for at least 2 seconds.

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1.2 Icons & Symbols
Icon
Description
Vertical bars indicate the signal strength of the GSM
network signal. Four bars indicate that your current
position has the best reception.
Indicates the battery charge level.
Indicates you have one or more unread messages.
Indicates there is a missed call.
Indicates that the alarm clock is on.
Indicates that memory card/T-Flash inserted.
Indicates your phone uses the alert type of “Meeting”.
Indicates your phone uses the alert type of “Outdoor”.
Indicates you are using Earphone.
Indicates you are using Bluetooth.
Note : Icon may differ in actual product.
2. Getting Started
2.1 Insert SIM and Memory Card
You can use your phone with one or two SIM cards inserted.
1. Open the cover and remove the battery.
2. Insert the SIM card correctly in the card slot(s).
3 Insert the memory card into the slot with the gold colored contacts
facing down.
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16. Frequently Asked Questions and
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked
Questions
Cause and Solution
Unable to turn on
Press the power on key for over 1 second.
Check if the battery is properly connected.
Please remove and install it again, retry to turn
on；
Check if battery is appropriately charged
Unable to connect
network
Weak signal. Please Try and move to a
location with strong signal and try connecting
to the network again；
Please ensure that you are not beyond the
network coverage of service providers；
Please ensure you have a valid SIM card.
Please contact your network provider for
further information；
Display
information while
turning on
Check if the SIM card (insert the SIM card) is
installed correctly
Handset lock password. If the handset lock is
activated, you have to input handset password
before using.
Input PIN. Inputting PIN while turning on each
time is activated, you have to input the PIN
code.
Input PUK code: Having input wrong PIN code
for 3 times straight will lock the SIM card. You
need to input the PUK code provided by your
network provider.
Poor quality of
calling
Please check if the sound volume is tuned
improperly
In an area with poor receiving condition,

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Use qualified after sales service
Only a qualified technician can install or repair your cellular
phone. Please contact a Karbonn authorized service center
in case of phone failure.
Accessories and batteries
Only use the authorized accessories and batteries and do
not connect to incompatible manufacturers or products.
Waterproof
Your cellular phone is not waterproof. Please keep it away
from water.
Backup
Remember to backup or keep a written record of all
important information saved in your cellular phone.
Connect to other devices
Please read the user manual of the device to get more
detailed security instructions before connecting to other
devices and do not connect to an incompatible product.
SOS emergency calls
Make sure your cellular phone is switched on and in a
service area. In standby mode, input the SOS number, then
press the Dial Key. Advise where you are and do not hang
up without permission.
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2.2 Inserting the Battery
1. Open the battery cover on the back of your phone.
2. Align the battery's contact points with those of the phone and gently
press the battery down into place.
3 Replace the battery cover clicking it back into position
2.3 Removing the battery
1. Switch off your phone.
2. Open the battery cover; gently shift the cover and open
3. Lift the battery up and out of your phone.

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2.4 Turning the phone on
Press and hold key to turn on/off the Mobile Phone.
2.5 Charging the Battery
Ensure the battery is inserted in the handset. To charge the battery,
plug in the charger connector at the bottom of your phone (USB
interface) and then plug the other end into an AC power socket.
The battery symbol indicates the charging status. While charging, the
charge indicators will scroll. When all the scroll bars are steady, the
battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the charger from the phone.
Disconnect the charger from the AC power socket.
Note: If the battery is powerless, the battery icon will
reappear after a few minutes of charging.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible
Warning: Provides charging temperature range -5 degree Celsius
to 55 degree Celsius, over this range, please do not use the charging
equipment. And be sure to use the charger provided by the supplier.
Use of an unapproved charger may be dangerous and breach of
warranty of the equipment approval and terms.
2.6 Important Password
Default Phone lock password is 1122.
2.7 Keypad Lock and Unlock
Enter into Menu > Settings > Display settings > Auto keypad lock to
make the function on. In standby mode, if the time expires, the
keypad will be locked automatically. Press the Left Soft Key then *
key to unlock the keypad.
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15. Precautions
Please carefully read and observe the terms below:
Safe power on
Do not use your mobile phone in areas that prohibit their
usage. It may cause disturbance or harm.
Safe transportation first
Please observe all related local laws and regulations.
Do not use your mobile phone while driving.
Safe transportation should be considered first when driving.
Turn off when in the hospital
Please follow related limitations.
Please switch your cellular phone off when near a medical
instrument.
Turn off on an airplane
Please follow related limitations.
Do not use your cellular phone on an airplane.
Turn off when at a gasoline station
Do not use your cellular phone at a filling station or around
fuels or chemicals.
Turn off around exposure Area
Please observe related limitations and do not use your
cellular phone near an area where explosions can occur.
Proper use
As described in this manual, your cellular phone can be
used only in the correct location.
If possible, please do not touch the antenna area of your
phone.

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function.
Fixed dial number: Input PIN code input number
Blacklist: Add number to blacklist
14.4 Call settings
Call divert: Choose conditions for your call divert and re-route
them to voice mail server, data or Fax and so on.
Call waiting: Phone call will display the new call name or number
Call barring: Bar different types of calls based on your
requirements. The barred calls will display in your call logs.
Select line: Update call route
Hide ID: Id network selection
Others: Communication associated Settings
14.5 Profiles
Your phone provides 6 different profiles, including General, Silent.
Meeting, Outdoor, Flight mode
To activate a Profile
1. In Profile menu, select a profile.
2. Select Options > Activate.
14.6 Dual-SIM Settings
Choose the default SIM from the available options, SIM1 and SIM2 to
send the message from the desired SIM by default.
14.7 Network Settings
Network account: The network connection mode selection
GPRS Service: After checked can GPRS networks
Data connection settings: Selective way networking
Network selection: Selective way networking
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3. Text Entry
3.1 Input Method
Your cellular phone supports several input methods, which include:
ABC/Abc/abc/HI/Numeric(123)
3.1.1 Changing the input modes
During text editing, you can press the # key to switch input modes.
3.1.2 Entering Symbols
In any input mode, press the * key to open the symbols input screen.
Use the Navigation key to choose the desired symbol and press the
Ok key to select it.
3.2 Key Input
Letters and symbols represented by each key are as follows:
Key Function
Key
Function
All related keys
Press to input letters
0 Key
Press to input space
# Key
Switch between input modes
* Key
Press to enter symbol screen
Example: How to enter the word "Happy2012!"
Press the # Key to activate the “ABC” mode, press the 4 Key to enter
“H”.
Press the # Key to activate the “abc” mode, press the a, p, p, y key to
enter “appy”.
Press the # Key to activate “123” mode, press the 2, 0, 1, 3 Key to
enter “2013”.
Press the * Key to enter symbol “!” .
3.3 Other Language Input Methods
Your phone supports Hindi input language. You can press the # key to
switch to “Hindi” mode when editing text.

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4. Calling
4.1 Making a Call
When the network supplier's symbol appears when the display
monitors, you might dial or answer the mobile phone. Under
readiness for action, display monitor top left-hand corner information
strip demonstration network signal strength (when has 4 information
strip expressed signal is strongest).After the user inserts SIM cards,
may realize the double caliper also to wait for an opportunity.
Note: During a call, press the Navigation Key Up/Down to
adjust the volume.
4.2 Making an International Call
1). Press the * Key twice quickly until "+" appears on the screen.
2). Enter the country code.
3). Enter the area code (normally without the 0 before it) followed by
the phone number.
4). Press the SIM1/SIM2 Dial Key to call directly.
4.3 Answering or Rejecting an incoming Call
•Press SIM1 or SIM2 Dial Key to answer the call when the phone
rings.
•To reject an incoming call, press the End/Power Key to reject the
call.
5. Function Menu
How To Use
5.1 Select Menu
1).Press the Menu (on LSK) or OK Key to enter main menu in
standby mode.
2).Use the Navigation Key to choose desired operation and press the
OK Key to enter the selected operation.
3).You can exit a menu and return to standby mode by pressing the
Right Soft Key or the End Key.
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12. Services
Internet is an application platform integrating wireless communication
and Internet technology, which makes it possible for you to access to
rich Internet information source and e-commerce application etc.
Open the starting page of the browser, users can enter into input URL,
search, bookmarks, history and stored pages through the interfaces.
Press Menu button to open more menus: homepage, settings, clear
records and exit browser homepage.
13. Fun & Games
You can play “Snake” game from here.
14. Settings
14.1 Phone settings
Date & Time: Set your phone’s date and time as well as
associated preferences
Language settings: You can choose your own language
Shortcut Settings: You can change navigation key assign here.
Auto power on/off: Set your auto-power on/off preferences
Power management: You can check battery level here.
14.2 Display Settings
Set preferences such as Animation effect，Wallpaper, Screen saver
settings，Contrast，backlight, Keypad backlight time.
14.3 Security Settings
PIN: Modified PIN code
Modify PIN2: Modified PIN2code
Phone locked: Boot to input your password set the cell phone
Modify the phone password: Change the password of phone
Privacy: Privacy protection password
Mobile Tracker: Lost mobile phone someone finds, for a SIM
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7.3 Outbox
Outbox save the records of Sending fail SMS.
7.4 Sentbox
Choose the SIM1 sent box and enter it to read the message has not
been sent. (The SIM2 sent box has the same function, so we do not
do it in explained specially.)
Press left soft key in view Text Message screen to do the following
functions, view, Resend, Edit, Delete, Delete all and mark several
7.5 Templates
There are ten predefined texts. User can use them to edit, Erase or
Write message.
7.6 Settings
Memory Capacity
Check memory space of messages in Mobile Phone or SIM.
8. File Manager
Select Menu > File Manager.
Press the OK Key [Options] and select Open to view different
folders.
9. Karbonn Live
It is a SMS based application. It may cost you standard SMS charges.
10. Music Player
Same as described in Multimedia
11. Camera
Same as described in Multimedia
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5.2 Main Menu
Phonebook
Call history
Tools
Multimedia
Messages
File manager
Karbonn Live
Music Player
Camera
Services
Fun & Games
Settings
5.3 Phonebook
Your phonebook list is saved either on the SIM card’s memory or the
Phone’s memory. You can also choose to list both.
Contact
1) In standby mode, press the OK Key to enter the main menu, and
then select Phonebook. Now you can search contacts saved in the
Phonebook
Note: You can also press the Right soft Key to access
the Phonebook in standby mode.
2) Key in full name or first character of contact person’s name, the
phonebook list will automatically jump to the character you have
entered or the matched contact will be displayed.
Add New Contact
1) In Phonebook menu, Select Add new contact, press OK Key or
select Ok > Options, and then enter the contact information.
2) Press OK to save the new contact.
3) Note, If you want to change the storage location, please select
Options > Phonebook settings > Preferred storage.
The (options) of Contacts are as：
View
View contacts.
Write Message
Send SMS/MMS to this number.
Edit
Edit the contacts
Delete

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Delete the number
Copy
Copy the number to phone/SIM1/SIM 2
Add to Blacklist
Add that contact to blacklist.
Others
Memory status
Check the memory status of SIM card or phone.
Delete Multiple
Choose to delete multiple contacts from SIM1,SIM2 card or phone.
5.4 Call history
View call history
1. Select Main menu > Call history
2. The (options) of Call history are as.
All calls- Missed calls - Dialed calls - Received calls -Delete call logs
3. Your phone allows you to delete calls from the Missed Calls list,
Dialed Calls list, Received Calls list, or All Calls lists.
5.5 Tools
This menu contains features and options designed to keep you
organized and informed while on the go.
5.5.1 Alarm
Select Menu > Tools> Alarm.
Select an alarm and then press the OK Key [Edit] to create.
Use the left soft key to turn it on or off.
Enter other information, such as time, repeat, alert type and so on.
Note: The “snooze” item allows you to set the snooze
minutes. When the alarm is activated, you can select
Snooze to activate the snooze function.
5.5.2 Bluetooth (BT)
Your phone is designed to be compliant with Bluetooth technology.
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3. Click the Navigation key left or Navigation key change to last or
next channel at your channel list
4. You can click Navigation Up/Down Key to adjust the volume.
Your phone provides the following selections for your option:
•Auto search and save: User can enter the radio station
frequency directly.
• Channel list: You can view the channel list here. You can have
quick access to radio stations
• Open Speaker: Press ok key to open the loudspeaker
•Background play: Play the FM radio as background sounds.
6.7 Sound recorder
Access this menu; it will display the saved files in the list.
Press “option”, and the sub menu is:
Record: begin to record.
Play: begin to play the selected record file.
Delete: delete the selected file.
Send: Send the selected record file to Bluetooth.
7. Messages
7.1 Write Message
Select Menu > Messages > Write message>>New SMS/New MMS.
Access Text Message menu to edit message, press “option” to do as
following:
Send : Select the number from the phonebook and send the text
message to him
Save: Save the text message to the Outbox.
Use template: There are five default templates to insert and five
templates which the users can edit by them.
Writing language: There are 2 languages to choose.
7.2 Inbox
View received messages in Inbox sub-menu.

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6.5 Music player
Download the music content via USB or other connection. Music
tracks must be saved in My Music folder in File Manager in order to
be automatically detected and added into the default play list. You
may listen to the music through the headset or loudspeaker. The
user-friendly interface is specially designed to enable users to control,
play, pause, and stop the music player as you wish.
Note: You can make or answer a call while using the
music player. During a phone call, the music playback
will be paused and resumed after you end the call. The
music files present in the “My Music” folder of the
memory card will be automatically loaded.
Play the music
You can set your list , repeat, shuffle, background play, Bluetooth
settings.
You can use Music player as:
1. Select Menu > Multimedia >Music player
2. Press left soft key and select refresh list, settings. Access the
Music Player interface and adjust the Play
3. Play and Pause of the music by the OK key.
4. Press Navigation Up key for volume up & Navigation Down key for
volume down.
5. Press Navigation Left/Right to choose the previous/next audio file
6. Press Right soft key (Back) to return to the previous menu.
6.6 FM Radio
Note: The FM radio will not work unless the headset is
attached. Attach the headset to the headset port located
on the top of the phone.
To start using
1. From main menu, choose Multimedia >FM Radio.
2. If FM is off, click OK Key to turn on the FM radio.
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Bluetooth technology enables wireless connections between
electronic devices. The Bluetooth connection can be used to listen to
stereo music, send images, video, texts and vCards.
5.5.3 Calendar
Select Menu > Tools> Calendar.
Press the Navigation Key to select a date.
Press the Options and select view, click Add to add event.
Select the event type.
Enter the event information.
Press the Left Soft Key [Ok] then press left soft key [yes] to save it.
5.5.4 Calculator
Your cellular phone has a built in calculator. Enter the numbers with
the keypad. An icon will appear on the screen indicating how to do
calculations:
Note: press the Navigation Key Up/ Down can switch
between, -, +,; press the Navigation Key Left/ Right can
switch between, x, ÷, the options at LSK can change
M+,M-,MR,MC
5.5.5 Torch
By using this you can On Torch lilght
Keys
Operation
The Navigation Key Up
Addition
The Navigation Key Down
Subtraction
The Navigation Key Left
Multiplication
The Navigation Key Right
Division
Center Soft Key
To calculate
Right Soft Key
To clear or exit Calculator
* key
To enter decimal point

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5.5.6 E book
Read txt format file. You can complete the following features: View,
delete, delete all, scroll style, language code and information. While
reading, press “Option” to do the work such as full screen, my
bookmark, scroll style, language code, information.
5.5.7 Unit convertor
Weight calculation and the distance of the unit convertor.
6. Multimedia
6.1 Camera
Your cellular phone features a camera that allows you to take pictures,
store them and send them to your friends. Please ensure that the
camera lens is clean before you take pictures, as small dust particles
can strongly affect the picture quality.
How to..
Launch
Camera
Enter the main menu then select Multimedia >
Camera.
Take a picture
Press the OK Key.
After taking, the picture will be saved as JPG
format in Menu > File manager >
Phone/Memory card > Photos
Exit
Press the End Key or the Right Soft Key.
Camera Option Menu
When the camera mode is activated you can change camera settings
by pressing the Left Soft Key before taking a picture:
Note: When there is not enough memory space, you will be
unable to save the picture and prompted with a warning
message. So you should delete existing pictures before
you can store new ones. Storage capacity also depends on
the size of the T-Flash card that you insert.
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6.2 Image Viewer
This mobile function list allows you display the list of photos save or
captured.
Image Viewer options:
•View: View the photos.
•Set as Wallpaper: Choose a picture as your phone wallpaper or
contact icon
•Delete: You can delete image from this option
•Share: You can share image by MMS/Bluetooth
•Details: View the detailed information of image.
•Rename: Rename the image name.
•Delete: Delete current image file.
6.3 Video recorder
You can record a video clip through the built-in recorder. The status of
your video recorder setting will be displayed on the top of the preview
mode.
To start using Video Recorder
1). In Multimedia menu, select Video Recorder.
2). Press the Left soft Key to personalize your setting; otherwise, you
might start video recording by clicking the OK key
3). You can also click OK key to pause and resume the recording. If
you press the Right Soft key to stop recording, the video clip will be
saved in the Video folder of File Manager.
6.4 Video player
It can play videos storage in your phone and SD card .
To play the video
1. In Multimedia menu, choose Video Player, and select the file you
wish to play.
2. After a certain video clip is selected, select Options > Play.
3. Use Navigation Up/Down to adjust the volume.