Soneco MC2 User manual

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Soneco MC2
USER’S MANUAL

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Published June 2006
Copyright © 2006 Soneco Oy
Soneco Oy (Ltd.) Taka-lyötyn katu 4, FIN-90150 Oulu, FINLAND.
Soneco MC2 ® is a trademark of Soneco Ltd.
This manual is intended for Soneco MC2 under production at the moment of the
writing of this document.
Direct user support is available by e-mail <[email protected]> or by phone
[phone].
Permission to use, copy, modify, reproduce or distribute this document, any part
of it or its accompanying documentation for any purpose and in any form, by any
means (electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) is prohibited without
prior written permission of Soneco Oy (Ltd.).
This document has been prepared using the best effort and it represents the
current view of Soneco Oy (Ltd.) on the issues expressed as of the publishing
date mentioned and no warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness
of the contents of this document are made. Neither Soneco Oy (Ltd.) nor the
author shall be liable for any injuries or damages to humans, machinery,
materials or any production goods, directly or indirectly, loss of profit, loss of
production, business interruption or any other commercial damages, including
but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.
All rights reserved © Soneco Oy (Ltd.), 2006.

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Purpose of Use:
The Soneco MC2 is a compact device that operates on the GSM network. The
Soneco MC2 can be used to send an SOS alarm by SMS message to one or
two preprogrammed numbers simply by pressing one function button.
SMS messages can also be sent via GSM networks abroad, provided that the
foreign operator has made a communication connection agreement with the
GSM operator of the Soneco MC2.
Before You Begin:
Make sure the package contains the following:
•Soneco MC2 device and strap
•Soneco 4300 P battery charger
•User’s manual
Preparation for Use:
Before you can begin using the Soneco MC2, a personal SIM card without a
PIN code request must be installed in the device and the battery must be
charged.
SIM card insertion:
Press the eject button to open Insert the SIM card into the
the SIM card tray. tray and push the tray all the
way into the Soneco MC2
.
NOTE! The power has to be turned off before the SIM card is inserted!

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Quick Guide:
i. Turn on the Soneco MC2 by pressing the function button until the yellow
indicator lamp begins to blink.
(Unless you want to program numbers into the device, go directly to step iv.)
ii. If no numbers have been programmed into the Soneco MC2, it will
automatically enter the number programming mode. If you want to change
previously programmed numbers, press the function button once when the
blinking yellow lamp turns green.
iii. Program the phone numbers (see Programming Mode) and press the function
button once.
iv.Wait for the green lamp to begin blinking once every two seconds to indicate
that the Soneco MC2 is ready for use.
v. Send an SOS alarm by SMS message by briefly pressing the function button.
vi.Turn off the Soneco MC2 by pressing the function button until all three indicator
lamps light at the same time. Then release the function button.
vii. Remember to charge the battery according to the instructions.
Charging the Battery:
Charge the battery by connecting the plug of the charger into the charging
connector of the Soneco MC2. If the Soneco MC2 is turned on, the yellow indicator
lamp blinks once every two seconds while the battery is being charged. If the
Soneco MC2 is turned off, the lamp blinks once every four seconds. The yellow
indicator lamp will begin blinking twice every two seconds when the battery is fully
charged. An empty battery normally requires two hours to become fully charged.
The battery can be charged during all the operating modes of the device, but the
indicator lamp does not blink to indicate charging during phone number
programming or startup.
You can charge the battery overnight, since overcharging is prevented.
NOTE! If the battery becomes fully discharged, it usually needs to be pre-
charged. Pre-charging of a fully discharged battery automatically begins when you
connect the charger to the Soneco MC2. The yellow indicator lamp blinks once
every four seconds during pre-charging. Pre-charging takes about an hour, after
which normal charging will automatically begin. If normal charging does not begin
after about an hour, disconnect the charger and then reconnect it to the Soneco

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MC2. If normal charging still does not begin after an hour of pre-charging, contact
your dealer or an authorized service point.
Low Battery Warning:
If the battery charge drops to 20 % of full charge, the Soneco MC2 will indicate
this by rapidly blinking the yellow lamp five times in succession and emitting an
audible signal (bip). This will be repeated once a minute until the battery is
charged or becomes fully discharged. The device will also send a BATTERY 20%
SMS message to the first programmed number.
Startup:
Turn on the Soneco MC2 by pressing the function button until the yellow indicator
lamp begins blinking and an audible signal is emitted. Release the button and wait
for the green indicator lamp to light for a couple of seconds and then begin
blinking once every two seconds. The Soneco MC2 is now connected to the GSM
network.
If no phone numbers have been programmed into the Soneco MC2, see
Programming Mode.
If you wish to change previously programmed numbers, you can enter the number
programming mode by pressing the function button once while the green indicator
lamp is lit after startup.
Programming Mode:
When the Soneco MC2 is ready to receive a programming message, the yellow
and green lamps will blink by turn.
Program the Soneco MC2 to send an SOS alarm by SMS message to one or two
phone numbers. If one number is programmed, a message is sent to that number.
If two numbers are programmed, the message is sent to both numbers.
Phone numbers are programmed into the Soneco MC2 by sending them to the
device by SMS message in the format ”<<<” number ”>>>”, without spaces:
<<<+358XXXXXXX;+358XXXXXXX>>>
Note! Include all the above characters (also <<< and >>>)!
Example: <<<[phone];[phone]>>>
or <<<[phone]>>>

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The yellow lamp lights for about one second and the green lamp blinks when the
Soneco MC2 is receiving an SMS message and saving it in its memory. When the
numbers are saved the lamps begin to blink as they did before receiving the SMS
message. The phone numbers are programmed only once (unless they need to
be changed)!
After programming, press the function button once to enter the operating mode. If
the content of the SMS message was incorrect, the Soneco MC2 will give an error
indication (three audible signals and blinks of the red lamp) and return to the
programming mode.
Before beginning to use the Soneco MC2 you should send a test SMS message
to make sure the correct numbers are programmed into the device.
Operating Mode:
The Soneco MC2 automatically enters the operating mode after startup if no
numbers are being programmed, and when the function button is pressed after
numbers are programmed. The green lamp begins to blink once every two
seconds to indicate that the device is ready send an SOS alarm.
If the Soneco MC2 loses its connection to the GSM network, it emits three
consecutive audible signals and the green lamp begins to blink rapidly. Once the
connection is restored the device will automatically return to the normal operating
mode. If the device does not succeed in reconnecting within a few minutes, turn
the Soneco MC2 off and then back on again.
Sending an SOS Alarm:
Send an SOS alarm by briefly pressing the function button. This causes the
device to send an SOS alarm by SMS message to the programmed numbers. The
green light is lit while the message is being sent, after which the Soneco MC2 will
return to the operating mode.
If the Soneco MC2 emits three audible signals and the red lamp blinks three
times, one or both of the SMS messages were not sent successfully. You
can try to send the messages again in the operating mode.
Turning off the Soneco MC2:
Turn off the Soneco MC2 by pressing the function button until all three indicator
lamps are lit. The device will emit an audible signal and the lamps will remain lit
for about five seconds before the Soneco MC2 turns itself off.

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Warranty:
Soneco Oy is not responsible for faults resulting from improper, incorrect or
careless use of the Soneco MC2, connection of the Soneco MC2 to another
device, or unauthorized opening or other modification or incorrect installation of
the Soneco MC2. Neither is Soneco Oy responsible for a fault caused by
inadequate mobile phone network operation or changes made to the mobile phone
network.
Warranty Terms:
This warranty is valid in Finland, and it shall in no way limit the application of
currently effective Finnish laws, such as consumer safety laws, to the purchase of
this device.
Soneco Oy grants this device a twelve (12) month warranty. The warranty period
begins on the day when the first owner gains possession of the device.
Soneco Oy or its authorized dealer shall repair or replace a faulty device at their
own discretion.
This warranty does not cover normal wear or the carrying strap supplied with the
device. Soneco Oy does not grant a warranty if this device is used contrary to this
user guide, improperly, incorrectly or carelessly, if this device is connected to
another device, or if this device is opened, modified or incorrectly installed. Neither
is Soneco Oy responsible for a fault caused by inadequate mobile phone network
operation or changes made to the mobile phone network.
If the user wishes to invoke the warranty granted by Soneco Oy, the user shall
present a legible receipt of purchase to Soneco Oy or its authorized dealer. The
user shall invoke the warranty regarding a fault discovered in the device during the
warranty period within two months of the date when the fault was discovered or
should have been discovered.
Soneco Oy is not responsible for any other user demands not connected to this
warranty unless Finnish laws dictate otherwise.
The Soneco MC2 functions only on the GSM network when the network is in
operation.
Use only the Soneco MC2’s own battery charger to charge the battery. Using
another type of battery charger will make this warranty void and may damage the
Soneco MC2.
The Soneco MC2 is not waterproof. Do not allow it to get wet.

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The Soneco MC2 may be opened only by an authorized service person.
Important information:
Keep the Soneco MC2 turned off in the hospital and near health care
equipment such as pacemakers and hearing aids. The device may interfere
with the operation of such equipment. If you have a pacemaker, do not
wear the Soneco MC2 around your neck.
Keep the Soneco MC2 turned off when traveling in an airplane. Make sure
the device is not turned on accidentally.
Turn the Soneco MC2 off at gas stations, fuel or chemical storage areas,
and blasting areas. The device may interfere with the operation of technical
equipment.
The Soneco MC2 device may cause interference near TVs, radios and
computers.

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Technical Specifications:
Phone network: dual-frequency GSM 900/1800 MHz
Antenna: integrated
Weight: 58 g without the strap
Dimensions: 64 x 41 x 23 mm
Battery: Li-Ion 600 mAh
Standby time: > 72 hours
Charging time: < 2 hours 100%
Operating temperature: -10 ... + 55 C (when charging, 0 ... + 45 C)
SIM card: 3.0 V
SAR: < 0.5 W/Kg
Operating voltage: 3,7 V
Patented
0523
Declaration of Conformity:
Soneco Oy hereby declares that the Soneco MC2 product complies with the
requirements of European Council Directive 1999/5/EC.
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