Thuraya seastar User manual

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Thuraya SeaStar
Thuraya SeaStar
QUICK START GUIDE
Geng Started
Before proceeding, please refer to “SeaStar Installaon Guide” and install the
Thuraya SeaStar system and connect all the cables according
“SeaStar Installaon Guide”
Installing the SIM card
The Thuraya SeaStar system requires a valid SIM card to access the satellite
network and configure the sengs of the Base Terminal
Follow these steps to install the SIM card:
1. Flip down the SIM card cover
2. With the SIM card's gold contact facing down, posion the card as indicated
and slide it into the slot
3. Ensure that the SIM card is correctly located
4. Close the SIM card cover
Connecng Antenna Unit
Two RF cables (25 meters each) are provided for connecng Antenna unit and Base
Terminal.
Follow these steps to connect the antenna cables to the Base Terminal:
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1. Plug the two RF cables to the RF cable connectors on the Base Terminal
2. Lock the connector ll it is properly secured to the Base Terminal
Connecng to DC Power Source
Follow these steps to connect the SeaStar Base Terminal to the ship's power source:
1. Insert the power cable plug to the Base Terminal DC power socket
DC Power Socket
Power Cable Plug
Screws
2. Tighten the two screws indicated in the above figure to securely fasten the cable
to Base Terminal
3. Connect the power cable to a DC power source (10.8V- 31.2V)
WARNING:
REDwire: Posive DC Supply
BLACK wire : Negave DC Supply
Power Up the SeaStar
Follow these steps to power up the SeaStar
Follow these steps to power up the SeaStar
The Modem is inializing ( status indicator should be on) this shall be
replaced by the modem is inialized ( status indicator) and then The
Terminal is registered for CS (Voice) service ( status indicator) this shall
then be replaced by signal strength indicator shown below.
Tip it to the le
Making the first voice call
Note:
Before making a voice call, please make sure that:
Signal strength could be usable (
status indicator should be on)
The Thuraya SIM card isn’t inside ( status indicator should be on)
Note:
If the security code open and user change another card or do not insert SIM
card, SeaStar will turn into the protected mode and display like next figure.
1. Le Funcon Key
2. Right Funcon Key
3. Okay Key
4. 4-Way Navigaon Buons
5. Home Key
6. Clear Key
7. Handset (Ring tone speaker underneath)
8. Keypad(Alpha-numeric)
9. 2.4 inch 65K color TFT LCD Screen
10. Alert Buon
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USING THE SeaStar

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To make a call from the Base Terminal, dial
+<country code><phone number> and press key or wait for 4
seconds to start auto dialing
or
00 <country code> <phone number> and press key or wait for 4
seconds to start auto dialing
Note:
For voice calls and SMS, you may also use '+'by pressing and holding the
key instead of “00” at the beginning of dialed number string as
an alternave('+' <country code> <phone number>).
To end the call, re-place the handset on the cradle
To accept an incoming call, li up the handset from the cradle
Sending the first SMS (Message)
Follow these steps to send the first SMS:
1. While in the Home screen, press the key or Le Funcon key
to enter the Main Menu
2. The Main Menu will be displayed on the screen
3. Using the 4-Way navigaon buons, navigate to the Messages icon
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4. Press Key to confirm selecon. The SMS Viewer will be displayed on the
screen
5. Press Le Funcon key to show the New Message opon
6. Press Key into the SMS eding mode
7. Type in your SMS message using 4-Way navigaon buons and the alphanumeric
keypad
Tips for add SMS contacts:
To add a +, press and hold the key.
Tips for wring text:
To add a space, press the key.
To quickly change the text input method when wring text, press
repeatedly end check the indicator at the top of the display:
< a >: English input method
<123>: Numbers input
To add a number, press and hold the desired number key.
Insert symbols to your message:
To get a list of special symbols, press
Using the 4-Way arrow key, navigate to the desired symbol.
To clear text, press Clear key once to clear one character at a me.
Press to confirm selecon.
Clearing text:
To clear the whole text entry, press and hold the Clear key to clear
the whole text entry.
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When these characters are displayed, that means no SIM card insert or insert
wrong SIM card, please restore the original SIM card and restart SeaStar to
go out of the protected mode.
Handset locking mechanism:
When placed on hook, the handset is locked onto the cradle. When going
off-hook (picking up the handset from the cradle), please make sure to push
the handset forward before liing it off the cradle
When you are replacing the handset, make sure it is locked onto the cradle
If dialing without OFF-HOOK, the screen will prompt with the next figure
Receiving a call
When there is an incoming call, the SeaStar terminal will:
Ring
The calling party's number will be displayed on the screen
The corresponding name of contact will be displayed if the number is stored in
the contacts
To answer an incoming call, Pick up the handset from the cradle or if connected the
analogue phone.
Adjusng volume during a call
Use Le / Right Funcon Key adjust the volume.