Sigma mobile X-style 28 flip User manual

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User manual
X-style 28 Flip

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1.1 Introduction
Thank you for choose Sigma mobile X-style 28 Flip mobile
phone. By reading these guidelines before using your mobile
phone you will have an overall knowledge of this phone set and
understand its simple but outstanding functions.
This phone set is designed for GSM/GPRS networks. On top of
basic functions, it enables you to use name card style phone book,
sound effect, clock/ alarm, agenda, calculator, games, audio player,
camera (optional), video recorder (optional), sound recorder and
other functions. It serves your work and leisure time. Having
unique interface and perfect feature designing this phone set meets
all your expectation.
Our phone set meets the GSM/GPRS standard and has the
qualification from related organizations worldwide.
Our company reserves the rights modifying the content in this
Instruction without pre-notify.
1.1.1 Mobile phone guideline
Switch off your mobile phone before boarding an aircraft or in
hospital and any other facility where posted notices require you to
do so. Mobile phone effects the electronic equipments and
medication equipments. This phone set has auto switch on
function, please check your alarm setting and make sure the phone
set will not switch on automatically during the flight.
Certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the
RF signals fromour phone, such as hearingaid, pacemakers, other
medical devices, fire sensor, auto gate and others. For the
satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of
personnel, please consult the manufacturer or local sales outlet to
discuss alternatives.
Do not put hard pressure or hit on the screen. Rough handling
can break the internal circuit board and the screen. The liquid from
screen can dangerous human eyes. Please wash eyes with water

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immediately and go to hospital for further exam if the liquid is in
eyes.
Do not modify or dismantle the mobile. Unauthorized modify
or dismantle will result in damaging the mobile phone.
In some cases, mobile phone has side effect to the vehicle
carried electronic equipments. Please do not use mobile phone
under that circumstance. Failure to observe these instructions may
lead to the denial of legal right.
Do not operate mobile phone with sharp object such as needle
or ball pen. Sharp object will damage mobile phone or lead to
malfunction.
Please do not use mobile phone which wire is damaged.
Otherwise it will dangerous the user.
Please do not place mobile phone close to magnetic objects.
Mobile phone can eliminate the information from disc, credit car
and other cards.
Please keep small metal objects away from mobile phone’s ear
phone. The speaker has magnetism and attract small metal objects
which has potential to damage itself and the one who use it,
Precipitation, humidity and liquids will corrode electronic
circuits. Keep the phone dry.
1.1.2 Batteries guideline
Please keep mobile phone away from fire. Fire will damage the
batteries and lead to explosion.
During changing batteries, hard pressure will cause the
batteries leaking, over heated, explosion and caught fire.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short circuiting can
occur when a metallic object (wire line, clip) or necklace connect
two terminals. Short circuit may damage the battery.
Please do not weld the battery’s terminal. Welding the battery
will damage it.
The battery liquid is dangerous to human eyes. Please wash
eyes with water immediately and go to hospital for further exam
if the liquid is in eyes.

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Do not modify or dismantle the battery. Unauthorized modify
or dismantle will result in damaging the mobile battery.
Do not place batteries in or on the microwave oven or over
heated places. That may damage the battery.
During charging, using or storing, if batteries temperature rise,
color change, or deformed, please stop usingand replace with new
battery.
If the battery liquid is leaking or smelly, please remove it from
fire to avoid explosion.
Please keep battery away from humidity. Humidity will cause
over heat, corrosion of the batteries.
Please do not leave the battery in hot places such as in a car in
summer as you willreduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
Please do not leave the battery on charger for over 24 hours
1.1.3 Charger & accessories
Please charge with dedicated voltage. Using mismatched power
will damage the mobile phone and charger.
Short circuit charger is forbidden. It will cause electric shock
and damage the charger.
If the power line is damaged, please do not use the charger.
Please keep the charger free from dust all the time.
Keep charger away from liquid. Spilled liquid will dangerous
the charger.
If charger has close contact with liquid, take off the charger
from socket immediately to prevent further damage.
Do not modify or dismantle the charger. Unauthorized modify
or dismantle will result in damaging the charger or personnel.
Please do not charge in humidity place. Humidity will cause
over heat, corrosion of the batteries.
Do not touch the charger, power line or socket with wet hands.
Doing so may give you an electric shock or damage the phone
Do not store heavy article on top of power line or dismantle it.
Doing so will cause electric shock and fire.
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maintenance.
Take the terminal to unplug the charger. Pulling the power line
to unplug will damage the charger and cause electric shock or fire.
1.1.4 Cleaning & maintenance
Mobile phone, batteries and charger are not water proof. Please
do not use them in humidity place such as shower room. Avoiding
spilled by rain.
Clean mobile phone, batteries and charger with soft fabric.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong
detergents to clean the mobile phone.
Please clean the socket regularly. Dirt will make the charger
malfunction.
2Before start
2.1 Parts names & explanation
2.1.1 Key pad description
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LED
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microUSB jack

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2
Strap mounting
hole
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Key for quick
activation of the audio
player
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Hole for
removing battery
cover
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Call key
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Headphone jack
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Key for quick launch
of the Messages menu
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Receiver
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Control Keys (Left /
Right / Up / Down /
OK)
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Screen
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Key to quickly tap the
Contacts menu
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Right soft key /
Back
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Left softkey
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Key for quick
Camera
activation
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Key to quickly
navigate to the home
screen
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Key for quick
activation of the
FM radio
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LED Flashlight / Flash
for photography
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Cancel key. Long
press to switch
the phone on or
off
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Camera
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Numeric keys 1-
9 for dialing
numbers, for
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Speaker

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typing SMS. Key
0 - to add a space
in the text, long
press - to activate
/ deactivate the
flashlight. Key #
- in standby
mode to switch
Profiles, in text
mode - to switch
between input
method and
language. Key * -
to lock the
keypad, in text
input mode - for
entering * and +
characters.
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Microphone
3Basic functions
3.1 Making a call
When cellular network service provider shows on the screen, you
can receive or make a call through network. The received signal
strength is shown on the up left corner of the screen (maximum 5
lines—best signal condition)
The quality of network connection is affected by the environment.
Moving within small scale can improve the network connection
quality.
3.2 Phone book
You can save names, mobile phone number, fixed line number,
work place phone number and other information by Phone book
function. From Main Menu, select Phone Book or press Right soft
key on idle screen to get into Phone book directly

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3.3 Messages
3.3.1 SMS
3.3.1.1 Inbox
Go into Inbox to read the received messages.
3.3.1.2 Outbox
Go into outbox to read the saved messages.
3.3.1.3 Write Message
Message service centre allow you to send or receive message
through mobile phone. Please confirm that the service center’s
number is set before use.
Go to sub menu Write New to write new message (detail see
chapter 5). Press Options
Attention: some cities and regions do not support the message
that is longer than 160 English letters.
3.3.1.4 Template
Save some frequent used terms to avoid typing in the same
terms many times. It can be edited or deleted.
3.3.1.5 Message settings
Finish message setting before using the function
Go into Message settings menu
Memory Status: to show the memory status of SIM card or
phone
Preferred Storage: to select to save in Phone or in SIM card
Set message service center number: please contact your
network service provider for information. Select the Message
service center Menu, input the service center number, press Yes to
save setting
Status Report: set the status report at ON, then you will be able
to see the receiving status of the messages you have sent out.
Save sent message: the status ON or OFF
Attention: this function is only available with service provider’s
support
3.3.2 MMS
Write message: to add a new multi media message. Message

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includeTo, Cc, Bcc, Subjiect,Edit content.
3.3.3 Voice Mail Server
The voice mail massages are saved in the cellular network. To
listen to the voice mail message, please dial the voice mail box
number.
Edit: to add/edit the voice mail box number to speed up when
using the function
Connect to Voice: to connect with the voice mail box to listen
to the messages
3.3.4 Broadcast Message
Receive Mode: to switch on/off the broadcasting function
Read Message: to select the menu to access to the broadcasting
message you ordered
Language: to select the language for broadcasting
Channel Setting: to select the channel for broadcasting
Attention: the broadcasting and voice mail box functions are
provided by network service provider. Please contact your service
provider for detail.
3.4 Call logs
Your mobile phone can save each 20 records for miss calls,
received calls and dialed calls. Through this menu you can search
for all history records
3.5 Settings
This menu includes many personal setting to the phone.
3.5.1 Call settings
Dual-SIM settings. You can select Four models: Dual SIM open;
Only SIM1 open; Only SIM2 open; Flight mode.
Flip to answer. Set the steatus ON/OFF
Call divert
Call waiting
Call barred
Speed dial. You can assign 8 phone numbers to the keys 2-9. In
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3.5.2 Phone Settings
Time and Date: to set the date and time in mobile phone
Schedule Power On/Off: to set the time that the mobile phone
will be switch on/off automatically
Language: to select the language that will be used
Shortcuts: to set the function of direction keys in idle screen.
Restore factory settings. To restore factory settings, please input
the initial password: 1122.
Display Characteristic
3.5.3 Display settings
Wallpaper: to select the wallpaper for idle screen
Screen saver: to select a screen saver for idle screen and the
default time setting
Power On Display: to select animation to display at switch on.
It could be default setting or downloaded
Power Off Display: to select animation to display at switch off.
It could be default setting or downloaded
Idle display settings: to select switch on/off the display of time,
date, audioplayer, FM radio on idle screen
Contrast: to set up contrast
Backlight: to set the LCD backlight time
Keypad backlight time: to set the keypad backlight time
3.5.4 Connectivity
Network Selection
Automatic: auto search the network which the SIM card
belongs to
Manual: manual search all current available network k and do
manual registration
Preferred Networks: pre save the preferred networks
GPRS Connection: the GPRS connection method
3.5.5 Security Setup
PIN: Choose security setting under this Menu to avoid
unauthorized usage of mobile phone or SIM Card.
PIN number setting can avoid unauthorized usage of SIM Card

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If PIN number is switched off, choose ON to select PIN number
protection. Next time when you switch on mobile phone, it will
ask for PIN number: If PIN number is switched on, choose OFF
to cancel PIN number protection. Choose Change PIN Number to
set new PIN Number. Please follow the instruction to input old
PIN number, new PIN number and retype new PIN number.
Attention: If PIN number has been wrongly inputted for three
times, the SIM card will be locked. PUK number is needed to
unlock the SIM card. PIN number and PUK number could be
provided at the same time to you. If not, please contact the
network service provider.
Phone Lock: Phone lock can avoid the unauthorized usage of
your mobile phone.
Select Phone Lock to switch on the pin number protection. Next
time when you switch on mobile phone, you will be asked for PIN
number. Press it again to switch off the mobile phone PIN number
protection
Attention: the default setting for mobile phone pin number is
1122. Please set your own mobile phone PIN number as soon as
you receive the mobile.
Privacy Lock: Privacy lock can protect your personal
information is not seen by others.
The initial password is 1122. Open the privacy lock ,when enter
to Phonebook and SMS Inbox ,you need input this password.
Auto Keypad Lock: Setting the waiting time to lock the keypad.
After setting is done, the keypad will be auto locked after the
setting waiting time. Press right soft key then hash key to lock
keypad manually on the idle screen (only the sim card is actived).
Change Password: to change the password. It includes setting
for mobile phone password and privacy lock.
Attention: partial functions need support from network service
provider.
3.6 Multimedia
This function includes: Camera, Image viewer, Video

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recorder,Video player,Audio player, sound recorder and FM radio.
3.7 File manager
Explore the saved files. Support different functions depending on
file format
3.8 Fun & Games
Games: On-screen instructoins to enter the game can choose to
start a new game ，Select the game mode ，view the best rankings，
or through the game to help understand the gameplay.
3.9 User Profiles
User can select different mode, and can define your own modes.
This set of mobile provides 6 modes: general, meeting, outdoor,
indoor, and headset and Bluetooth.
3.10 Application
Include Alarm, Calculator, E-Book, Bluetooth, Games, World
Clock
4Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems, please refer to the table below before
applying to a Sigma mobile service center.
Common problem
Possible solution
Unable to switch the
phone on
Check whether the battery
power is sufficient.
Please charge the battery.
Check battery contacts.
Remove and put thebattery back
to phone.
Power on.
SIM-card error
Check SIM contacts, integrity.
Use clean fabric to clean
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Sim-card doesn`t work you
should contact to your service
provider.
Poor signal
Check the level of signal on an
indicator that is located in the
right corner of the screen. 5 bars
indicate strong signal, less than
2 bars indicate weak signal.
Unable to dial out
Move to the area with better
network signal. If Sim-card
doesn`t work you should contact
your service provider.
Unable to connect the
network
The signal is weak, or there is
interference problem. Please
contact your network operator.
Unable to enter to
SIM menu
Your SIM-card do not support
this function.