Mine Site Technologies MinePhone MP10 User manual

MP10 MinePhone
User Guide

Contents
Revision History............................................................................................................................................5
Contact Information.......................................................................................................................................7
About this Guide............................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 1: Product Overview..................................................................11
1.1 Hardware Features ....................................................................................................................12
1.2 Display.......................................................................................................................................13
1.3 Charging the Phone....................................................................................................................13
Chapter 2: User Basics..............................................................................15
2.1 Switching the MinePhone On and Off.......................................................................................16
2.2 Accessing Menu Features..........................................................................................................16
2.3 Changing the Speaker Volume...................................................................................................17
2.4 Changing the Backlight Time and Brightness...........................................................................18
2.5 Writing a Text Message.............................................................................................................20
2.6 Sending a Text Message............................................................................................................20
Chapter 3: Voice Communications..........................................................23
3.1 Using Push To Talk ...................................................................................................................24
3.1.1 Push To Talk...............................................................................................................24
3.1.2 Broadcast Push To Talk..............................................................................................25
3.1.3 Emergency "Man Down" Call....................................................................................25
3.2 Phone Calls................................................................................................................................26
3.2.1 Make a Call.................................................................................................................26
3.2.2 Receive a Call.............................................................................................................27
3.2.3 Hold a Call..................................................................................................................27
3.2.4 Mute a Call.................................................................................................................28
3.2.5 Transfer a Call............................................................................................................29
3.2.6 Call Waiting................................................................................................................31
3.2.7 Handsfree....................................................................................................................32
Chapter 4: Headset...................................................................................33
4.1 Attaching a Headset ..................................................................................................................34
Chapter 5: Other Phone Functions.........................................................35
5.1 Keypad Lock..............................................................................................................................36
5.2 Managing Messages..................................................................................................................37
5.3 Viewing Network Details..........................................................................................................38
5.4 Locator App...............................................................................................................................39
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Chapter 6: Call Logs.................................................................................41
6.1 Viewing Call Logs.....................................................................................................................42
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................45
Appendix B: MP10 MinePhone Specication........................................47
Appendix C: Acronyms............................................................................49
Appendix D: Hardware Warranty..........................................................51
Appendix E: Firmware End User License Agreement..........................53
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Revision History
DateChangeRevision
06-2012User guide for MinePhone hardware Rev J (main PCB)
and rmware 1.4.7.14
A
06-2012Minor updates and corrections.B
Copyright ©2012 Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd
reserves the right to make changes to specications and information in this manual without prior notice.
Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions contained in this
guide.
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Contact Information
AUSTRALIA - Sydney
25-27 Whiting Street
Artarmon NSW 2064 AUSTRALIA
Tel: [phone]
CANADA - Sudbury
1085 Kelly Lake Road
Sudbury Ontario P3E 5P5 CANADA
Tel: [phone]
CHINA - Hangzhou
Building 5
1413 Moganshan Road
Hangzhou CHINA 310011
Tel: [phone]x206
UNITED STATES - Denver
13301 W 43rd Drive
Golden Colorado 80403 USA
Tel: [phone]
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About this Guide
This manual describes the features and operation of the MP10 Minephone. The Table of Contents and
Index will help nd the information you need. You will get the most out of the MinePhone if you read
each section.
Conventions used in this manual
This publication uses specic formatting for certain data types. These may differ or appear similar in
certain languages. In this document, they appear as follows:
• User interface elements such as menu options, text elds and buttons (including physical buttons) look
like this.
• Non-interactive elements such as message folders and hardware components look like this.
• Text entered and specic settings or options chosen by the user look like this.
• System messages and output in response to commands look like this.
•References to external documents look like this.
Icons
The following icons may appear in this document to highlight specic information:
Table 1: Icons
DescriptionIcon
The Note icon indicates important or useful
information and references.
Note:
The Important icon contains information to prevent
damage to the product and injury to the user.
Important:
The Caution icon indicates to stop and pay attention
or an action not to be performed.
Caution:
Related Documentation
The following documents, available from MST, include information relevant to the conguration and
operation of the MP10 MinePhone:
•MP70 MinePhone Administrator Guide
•ICA Administration Console User Manual
•MineDash User Manual
Additional Support
For additional support please visit our website: http://www.minesite.com.au/
Note: The information provided in this document ("Information") is presented in good faith and
believed to be correct as at the date of this document. MST makes no representations as to the
accuracy or completeness of the Information. The Information is supplied on the condition that the
recipient will make their own determination as to the suitability of the Information for their purposes
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prior to use. Under no circumstances will MST be responsible for any damages whatsoever resulting
from the use of, or reliance upon, the Information.
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Chapter
1
Product Overview
This chapter describes the features of the MP10 MinePhone and
charger.
Topics:
•Hardware Features The Mine Site Technologies’ MP10 MinePhone is a Voice over WLAN
(VoWLAN) phone designed for use in hazardous mining environments.
•Display
•Charging the Phone It provides two way voice and text communication over the
underground wireless network. It includes the following features:
• Colour 320x240 pixel TFT LCD screen
• Push To Talk function
• Text messaging
• Noise and echo cancellation
• Emergency "Man Down" mode
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1.1 Hardware Features
FunctionDescriptionKey
Mounting hole for a attaching a lanyard strap.Lanyard mounting point1
LED on top of the phone, indicates charging status and ashes
during calls.
Notication light2
Emergency override button broadcasting to all MinePhone users.Emergency / Man Down
button
3
Button for Push To Talk (PTT) communication.Push to talk (PTT) button4
Speaker for voice callsEarpiece5
Microphone for PTT and Handsfree calls.Top Microphone6
TFT DisplayScreen7
Left selection on the display.Left softkey8
Right selection on the display.Right softkey9
Initiate call (after entering or selecting contact number), or load
recently dialed numbers.
Call button10
Short press to end call or exit to the home screen. Long press to
turn phone on/off.
End /Power button11
Selects the highlighted option in a menu.Select key12
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FunctionDescriptionKey
Navigation arrows when accessing the phone menu.Navigation keys13
Keypad for entering contact numbers and text messaging.Keypad14
Microphone for voice calls.Bottom microphone15
Dust cover for headset and charging port.External headset / charging
port cover
16
Port for connecting a wired headset.Headset port17
Port for connecting a mains-powered charger.Charging port18
Ringer and PTT/Handsfree speaker.Rear speaker19
Handset identication label.Serial number / MAC address
label
20
1.2 Display
When the phone is switched on, the Home screen is displayed.
1. Network signal strength
2. Handset Extension number
3. PTT channel indicator
4. Battery level
5. Time display
6. Function of the left softkey
7. Function of the right softkey
1.3 Charging the Phone
The MinePhone has an internal battery. It can be charged using the supplied power adaptor. The charger
should be placed in a well ventilated, non-hazardous area with access to power.
Caution: Use only power adaptors approved by Mine Site Technologies. Check that the supplied
charger operates at the correct voltage for your country before use. Use of non-approved chargers
may be dangerous or breach safety requirements, and will void the warranty.
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PictureProcedureStep
Connect the power adaptor to a wall socket and ensure that
it is switched on.
1
Open the charging port cover on the phone.2
Insert the charger jack into the port.3
Caution: Do not plug the charger jack into the
headset port, doing so will not charge thebattery, and
may damage the MinePhone. The charger port is the
lower one, as shown in the photo.
The indicator light will be red if the battery is at or less
than fully charged. If the handset is at, charging time will
take 4-5 hours.
4
The indicator light will turn green when the handset is fully
charged.
5
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Chapter
2
User Basics
This chapter describes the most commonly used functions of the phone.
Topics:
•Switching the MinePhone On
and Off
•Accessing Menu Features
•Changing the SpeakerVolume
•Changing the BacklightTime
and Brightness
•Writing a Text Message
•Sending a Text Message
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2.1 Switching the MinePhone On and Off
To turn on the phone:
1. Press and hold down the Power/End button for 3 seconds. A splash screen briey displays the hardware
(HW), rmware (FW) and resource le (RES) version.
2. The Home screen will then be displayed and the phone will connect to the network.
3. To turn off the phone, press and hold down the Power/End button for 3 seconds. The phone will beep
and turn off. .
2.2 Accessing Menu Features
To access the menu:
1. Press the left softkey below the Menu option on the Home screen.
2. Use the vertical Navigation keys to scroll up and down the phone menu.
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2.3 Changing the SpeakerVolume
There are three options for changing the speaker volume as described below.
1. Adjusting speaker volume during a call:
a) Use the vertical Navigation keys to adjust the volume.
2. Changing the speaker volume for phone calls:
a) Select Menu on the Home screen, scroll to the Sound option and press Select.
b) Select Phone Call Volume.
c) Adjust the volume level using the vertical Navigation keys, and select OK.
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3. Changing speaker volume for Push To Talk (PTT) calls:
a) Select Menu on the Home screen, scroll to the Sound option and press Select.
b) Select PTT Speaker Volume.
c) Adjust the volume level with the vertical Navigation keys, and select OK.
2.4 Changing the BacklightTime and Brightness
Context for the current task
1. To change the Backlight Time:
a) Select Menu on the Home screen, scroll to the Settings option and press Select.
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b) Scroll to Backlight Time with the Navigation keys and press Select.
c) Use the Navigation keys to select the desired backlight time and press Select.
2. To change the Backlight Brightness:
a) Select Menu on the Home screen, scroll to the Settings option and click Select.
b) Scroll to Backlight Brightness and press Select.
c) Adjust the brightness using the Navigation keys, and press OK.
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Note: Lower screen brightness will reduce battery power consumption.
2.5Writing aText Message
The MinePhone can use traditional or predictive text modes when writing text messages. When writing
messages, press the *key to cycle between:
• Numeric input displayed as a icon
• Character input displayed as an icon
• Predictive text messaging (English only) displayed as an icon.
Traditional text input
Press a number key between 2 and 9 repeatedly until the required character appears. If the next character
is located on the same key as the present one, wait until the cursor appears and enter the letter / number.
Predictive text input
The MinePhone has a built in dictionary for predictive text input.
1. Press keys 2to 9to start typing a word, pressing only once for each letter.
2. Press 0key to conrm the word and create a space.
3. Type the next word.
2.6 Sending aText Message
Text messages can be sent to and from MinePhones on the network. To send a text message::
1. There are two ways to access the Messaging menu:
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