Spice M-5170 User manual

Spice M-5170
User’s Manual

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Note: User’s Manual is provided just to guide the user about the
functionality of the phone. This does not seem to be any certificate of
technology. Some functions may vary due to modifications and up-
gradations of software or due to printing mistake.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................1
UNDERSTANDING YOUR PHONE ........................................4
General Phone Information ..............................................................4
PHONE OVERVIEW.............................................................5
Position Of Keys................................................................................6
Function of Keys ...............................................................................7
Status Icons ......................................................................................8
GETTING STARTED ...........................................................9
Installing SIM Card and Battery ......................................................9
Installing Memory Card................................................................. 10
Charging the Battery ..................................................................... 10
Switch On/Off the Phone .............................................................. 11
Basic Operations ........................................................................... 11
MAIN MENU .....................................................................14
Phonebook...................................................................................... 14
Messages ........................................................................................ 15
Call History .................................................................................... 17

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File Manager .................................................................................. 20
Media Center.................................................................................. 20
Settings .......................................................................................... 22
Services .......................................................................................... 27
Organizer........................................................................................ 29
Fun Spice ....................................................................................... 30
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ....34
SUPPORT AND CONTACT .................................................38

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read the following safety guidelines before using the phone.
Do not use the phone while you are driving. Pull over and
stop your automobile to dial or listen to a phone call.
Do not place magnetic storage media near your phone.
Radiation from the phone may erase the information
stored on them.
Keep your phone and its accessories away from children.
Do not allow children to use your phone without guidance.
Small parts such as the SIM card, dust cap, lens ring and
lens cap as well as the microSD card can be dismantled
and swallowed by small children.
Mobile phones can interfere with the functioning of
medical devices such as hearing aids or pacemakers. Keep
at least 20 cm (9 inches) between the phone and
pacemaker. When using the mobile phone hold it to the
ear which is furthest away from the pacemaker. For more
information, consult your doctor.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use earphones or
headphones at high volume. You can adapt over time to a
higher volume, which may sound normal but can be
damaging to your hearing. Set your volume to a safe level.
If you experience discomfort or buzzing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use of your headphones.

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Use only original batteries and charging devices, otherwise
you may risk serious damage to health and property.
Battery can cause property damage, injury or burns if a
conductive material, such as jewelry, keys or beaded
chains touch exposed terminals. The material may
complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot. Take
extra care while handling any charged battery, particularly
when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other
container with metal objects. Do not dispose of batteries in
fire as they may explode.
NOTICE:
•Do not dismantle the device or accessories otherwise,
manufacturer is not liable to pay for damages as the device
and accessories are not covered by warranty.
•Please back up your important data timely and keep them
properly. The company is not liable for any failure to call or
loss of data due to mis-operation, poor signal or power cut,
etc.
•All the screens in this manual are for reference only, and
some contents actually displayed may depend on the
presetting of the service provider or the network operator, or
the SIM card. If any functions referred to in this manual are
different from those of your phone, please follow your phone.
•Improper use will invalidate the guarantee! These safety

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instructions also apply to original accessories.
•Do not put your phone in a high-temperature place or use it
in a place with flammable gas such as a petrol pumps.
•Do not touch the charger, power cable or socket with wet
hands. This may cause an electric shock.
•Do not use the phone in an environment of extremely high or
low temperature, or an environment of high humidity. It may
cause malfunction of the phone, the charger and the battery.
The phone using environment recommendation: temp 5-35Ԩ,
humidity 35%-85%, charging temp: 0oC-45 oC.
•If you have difficulties installing the battery, do not force the
installation. This may cause battery leakage, overheating,
explosion or even fire.
•Note: If your phone or any of its accessories do not function
normally, please send them to the nearest authorized service
facility. The qualified personnel will assist you, and if
necessary, will arrange for service.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR PHONE
General Phone Information
Spice M-5170 is a multi SIM phone that encloses features, such as
Bluetooth, Digital Camera, Video Player, Audio Player, FM radio etc. The
phone supports T-flash card of up to 4 GB. This phone is provided with
two SIM slots for two different SIM cards. The SIM card inserted in the
slot1 is called Master SIM, and the other one in the slot2 is known as
Slave SIM. You can select to operate SIMs as per your personal and
professional needs.
Technical Specifications
Battery 1200 mAh
Charger 5 V/500 mA
Dimensions 111mm*47.5mm*14.6mm
Weight 78g
Screen
Size: 5 cm
Resolution: 176*220
Screen: TFT
Standby Time* 350 hrs
Maximum Talk Time* 4 hrs
SAR Level [SAR10g(W/Kg)] LB 0.861；HB 0.26
* The standby time and maximum talk time depend upon the
network signals and settings.

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PHONE OVERVIEW

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Position Of Keys
1. Display Screen 2. LSK/Slave SIM Key/Menu
3. Master SIM Key 4. Numeric Keypad
5. * Key 6. Navigation Keys
7. Ok Key/Audio Player Key 8. RSK (Right Soft Key)
9. End Key/Power On/Off 10. # Key/Silent Mode On/Off

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Function of Keys
Key Description
Master
SIM Call
Key
To make/answer a call from Master SIM.
In the standby mode, press this key to access the Call
Log.
End Key
End an ongoing call.
Press and hold this key to turn on or off the mobile
phone.
In the menu mode, press this key to quit the current
menu and return back to the standby mode.
Right Soft
Key (RSK)
Use the right soft key to execute the functions
indicated at the right of the prompt bar on the screen.
Slave SIM
Call Key /
Left Soft
Key (LSK)
Use the left soft key to execute the functions indicated
at the left of the prompt bar on the screen.
In the standby mode, press this key to access main
menu.
When the “Master SIM & Slave SIM open” has been
selected, press the left soft key to make a call from
Slave SIM after entering the phone number or selecting
a number from phonebook.
Navigation
Keys
In the editing mode, use the keys to move the cursor.
In the standby mode, press the keys to access the
function assigned to these keys.

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Numeric
Keys
Used to enter numbers, letters and some special
characters.
In the standby mode, press and hold the # key to
activate Silent mode, long press the 0 Key to activate
“FM Radio”, long press * key to access bluetooth
options.
In the edit mode, you can press the # key to switch
among the input methods, press the * key to enter
symbols.
Status Icons
The table below lists various icons that might appear on the status bar
while using the phone. Apart from the icons for signal strength level and
the power, other icons are displayed as per the current mode and
priority of the phone.
Icon Description
Indicates the network signal strength of Master SIM.
Indicates the network signal strength of Slave SIM.
Indicates the current battery capacity.
Indicates that there is an unread SMS in Master
SIM.

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Indicates that there is an unread SMS in Slave SIM.
Indicates that there is an unread MMS in Master
SIM.
Indicates that there is an unread MMS in Slave SIM.
Indicates that the current profile mode is the
Bluetooth mode
Indicates that the current alarm clock is set as
activated.
Indicates that the audio player is running.
Indicates the current keypad-locked state.
GETTING STARTED
Please switch off your phone before inserting or removing the
battery/SIM card or memory card.
Installing SIM Card and Battery
Your phone is provided with two SIM slots for two different SIM cards.
The SIM card inserted in the slot1 is called Master SIM, and the other
one in the slot2 is known as Slave SIM.
•Remove the back cover of the phone
•Hold the phone with the front facing downwards; pull the
battery cover
•Insert the SIM cards in the phone.

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•Attach the battery.
•Push the battery cover until it clicks into place.
Installing Memory Card
The phone supports T-Flash card, which is a multimedia memory card
used to multiply the memory of the phone. The T-flash card is small and
should be pulled out and installed carefully and prudently in order to
avoid any kind of damage.
•Switch off your phone.
•Remove the battery cover.
•Open the external cover of the T-Flash card slot.
•Slide the T-Flash card into the slot.
•Attach the battery.
•Push the battery cover until it clicks into place.
Charging the Battery
The phone prompts a warning tone and message stating insufficient
battery when the battery power of your phone is low.
Please follow the instructions mentioned below to charge your phone:
•Plug the connector of the charger into the jack of the phone.
•Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.
Note:
When is shown on the screen, it indicates that there is not enough
power and you should now charge your phone. When charging is
complete, the battery icon will stop flashing.
Charging……. Fully Charged…….

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You must fully charge the battery before using the phone for the first
time. It is recommended to charge the battery for four hours before
using the phone for the first time.
If the phone is turned on during charging, you can still make or answer
calls, but this will consume battery power, thus will extend the charging
time of the phone.
Switch On/Off the Phone
To turn on/off the phone, press and hold the End key.
If you have enabled the SIM Lock function then enter the PIN code (the 4
to 8 digits secret code of your SIM card). It is preconfigured and provided
to you by your network operator or retailer. If you enter an incorrect PIN
code 3 times in succession, your SIM card will be locked. To unlock it,
you must obtain a code from your network operator.
BASIC OPERATIONS
To Make Calls
If the icon / appears on the screen, then you can make or
receive calls.
•Input the phone number (should affix the
international/national/regional code or district code if necessary)
and then press [M/S] in the standby mode.
•Press [M/S] to dial a phone number listed in the recent call log in
the standby mode.
•Press and hold numeric keys [2]-[9] to dial the speed dial number
assigned to the numeric keys.

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•You can select a contact number from the phonebook and call the
contact person.
Tip: The signal strength may influence the quality of connection.
To Dial International Number
The phone supports dialing the international emergency phone number,
such as 112 and 911. With the phone, you can dial an emergency call in
any country or region under the normal situation regardless of SIM card
inserted when the phone is located within the coverage of the GSM
network. Input the emergency phone number and press [M/S] to dial.
In the idle mode, press * key twice to input “+”.
The phone will select the main network automatically after powered on if
it is located within the coverage of the main network. The phone can use
other network, called as roaming, if the phone is not located within the
coverage of the main network when the network operator protocol
permits.
You can dial or answer a call when the symbol of the network operator
appears on the screen.
Answer/Reject an Incoming Call
•Press [M/S] to receive the incoming call. You can use the earphone
to answer the call when the generic earphone or Bluetooth
earphone is inserted in the phone.
•Press [End] to reject an incoming call.
Options during a call
Press <Options> to use the following functions during the call:

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•Hold Single Call: temporarily hold the current call.
•End Single Call: end the current call.
•End All Calls: end all the calls.
•New Call: call the opposite party to build a Call to Many.
•Phonebook: enter in the phonebook menu.
•Message: enter in the SMS menu.
•Call History: view call logs.
•Sound Recorder: record the current call.
•Mute: open or close the mute mode.
•DTMF: open or close the DTMF function during the call.

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MAIN MENU
Menu guides you to the various features, applications and services
available in your phone. Press the Menu [LEFT SOFT Key] in the idle
mode to access the main menu. Press the Navigation Keys
Up/Down/Left/Right to choose the desired operation and press Ok to
enter the selected operation.
Phonebook Message Call History
File Manager Media Center Settings
Services Organizer Fun Spice
Phonebook
Phonebook refers to the directory wherein all the contacts are stored in
an alphabetical order. You can view, edit, delete, send message and
perform various other functions on each contact of your phonebook.
Press <Menu> in the standby mode and then select Phonebook. OR
Press Names (RIGHT SOFT KEY) to directly access the phonebook.
Search Contact
•Input the first characters of a name to be searched.
•Select a desired entry from the list.
Select a contact from the phonebook and press<Option> to perform the
following functions:
•View: view the detailed info of a selected contact.
•Send Message: send a message to the current contact.
•Edit: edit the current contact.