TIPTEL 6240 User manual

User Guide (en)
tiptel 6240-6242-6243
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Important information
This phone is intended for inexperienced users. This manual
therefore concentrates primarily on these basic functions.
The factory settings make available all of the phone’s functions
and settings. Use menu option "User level settings" in the "Set-
tings" menu to switch the phone from "Advanced mode" to "Be-
ginner mode". Only the most important functions are then availa-
ble to you, meaning using the phone is much simpler.
Note: If you change phone settings in "Advanced mode",
these changes remain available even if you later
revert back to "Beginner mode".
All options in the Main menu described in this manual are in the
factory settings for the device. You can mask the main menu op-
tions that you do not intend to use via menu option "Visibility
main menu" in the "Settings" menu.

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Contents
Important information ................................................... 2
Contents ......................................................................... 3
Safety information ......................................................... 6
Initial use ........................................................................ 8
Installing the SIM card(s), memory card
and battery ............................................................. 8
Charging the battery ............................................... 8
Switching on the phone .......................................... 9
Setting the date and time ....................................... 9
Display symbols .......................................................... 10
General information on using the phone .................. 10
Custom setup .............................................................. 12
Making and accepting calls ........................................ 12
Accepting calls ..................................................... 12
Rejecting calls ...................................................... 13
Calling with direct dial .......................................... 13
Dialling with redial function .................................. 13
Dialling from Contacts .......................................... 13
Loudspeaker volume ............................................ 1 3
Contacts ....................................................................... 14
Options ................................................................. 14
Add new contact ............................................... 1 4
Edit .................................................................... 15
Additional options ............................................. 15

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Messages (SMS) ......................................................... 15
Viewing received messages ................................ 15
Sending messages .............................................. 16
More message options ..................................... 16
Silent mode ................................................................. 16
Call histories ............................................................... 17
Camera ......................................................................... 17
FM radio ....................................................................... 18
Sound recorder ........................................................... 18
Alarm ............................................................................ 18
Calculator .................................................................... 19
Bluetooth ..................................................................... 19
Settings ........................................................................ 20
Phone settings ..................................................... 20
User level settings ............................................... 20
Call settings ......................................................... 20
Visibility main menu ............................................. 20
Order main menu ................................................. 21
Security settings .................................................. 21
Network selection ................................................ 21
Restoring settings ................................................ 21
Connection to a computer ......................................... 21

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Appendix ...................................................................... 23
Warranty ............................................................... 2 3
Guarantee ............................................................ 23
Declaration of conformity ..................................... 2 3
Disposal ............................................................... 24

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Safety information
 Only use the phone at places where it is permitted. As a rule,
use of mobile phones is prohibited in hospitals, aircraft and at
filling stations.
 Do not open the device yourself, and do not attempt repairs
on your own. Repairs may only be performed by qualified
specialists.
 Do not expose the phone to smoke, chemicals, humidity, dust
or excessive heat (direct sunlight).
 Keep the phone and accessories away from children.
 The phone's speaker can be set to a very loud
volume. Check the volume before use to avoid
damaging your hearing. Loud noises over longer
periods can result in hearing damage.
 When driving, only use this phone with an approved hands-
free set. Observe the legal regulations specific to the country
of use.
 Keep the phone 20cm from any implanted pacemaker. Switch
off the phone immediately if you feel or suspect any impair-
ment.
 Do not use any power supply unit other than the one sup-
plied.
 Only use original accessories and batteries.
 The phone is not waterproof. Avoid contact with liquids.
 Do not rely exclusively on your mobile phone's emergency
function in emergencies. Establishing an emergency connec-
tion may not always be possible for technical reasons.

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 Dispose of the device and the battery in line with environmen-
tal guidelines. Your local waste disposal provider offers col-
lection points for electronic waste and batteries. Do not dis-
pose of the device or battery in household rubbish or throw
into a fire.
 Please dispose of packaging materials in line with local regu-
lations.

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Initial use
Installing the SIM card(s), memory card and battery
A SIM card, available from your phone supplier, is
required to use the phone. The SIM card(s), battery
and memory card must be installed before the phone
is used for the first time.
A memory card (not included in the delivery) is re-
quired to save photos with the integrated camera.
The tiptel 6240/6242/6243 supports Micro SD memory
cards with a capacity up to 8 GB - these can be purchased on the
accessories market and in electronics shops.
The casing cover on the back of the device must be removed to
insert the SIM card, a memory card and the battery. To do this,
insert a fingernail into the notch in the bottom left of the case
cover, and remove it. Carefully install the SIM card(s) in the card
holder. Push the SIM card under the metal clamp with the con-
tacts pointing downwards. Place the SD memory card into the
holder with the contacts facing down, and push the holder to the
left to secure it. The battery is inserted next (this is only possible
in the correct position). Then refit the casing cover and press it
until it clicks into place.
Charging the battery
A charger and a power supply unit are supplied with your phone.
Insert the small connector on the power supply unit into the jack
on the rear of the charger cradle. If it is not easy to insert the
connector into the jack, check the direction and avoid applying
force. Then plug the power supply unit into the socket. Place the

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telephone in its closed position in the charger; the battery now
charges.
Instead of charging via the charger cradle, the power supply plug
can also be connected directly to the jack on the side of the tele-
phone. The battery can also be charged via a computer's USB
connector. Battery performance diminishes over time. If you no-
tice after a time that you need to recharge your phone more fre-
quently, replace the battery.
For safety reasons, the battery switches off before it is total-
ly discharged. If you have not used the telephone for a long
time, wait up to 10 minutes after you have plugged in the
charger. This switches the battery back on and the charging
process starts.
Switching on the phone
To switch on the phone, press the red hang up key for 3 to 5
seconds .
You are then prompted to enter the SIM card PIN (if enabled for
the SIM card). Enter the PIN from the keypad, then press the
display button on the left (Display OK).
Note: In Settings Security Settings SIM PIN
Prompt, you can change the SIM card PIN and en-
able/disable the prompt for it.
Setting the date and time
After switching on for the first time (and when the battery is re-
moved), the phone automatically synchronises date and time
from the service provider network.

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If your service provider does not support this function, the date
and time must be set manually from menu Settings
Phone settings Date & time.
Display symbols
Multiple symbols are displayed at the top of the display depend-
ing on your current situation.
Shows the signal strength of the wireless
network.
Battery charge status.
Unread text message(s) (SMS or MMS).
Missed call(s).
Silent profile enabled/disabled.
Call divert enabled.
Compatibility with Bluetooth devices ena-
bled.
Roaming. The phone is registered in a net-
work abroad.
General information on using the phone
The left and right Display keys have different functions de-
pending on the status of the device. The functions currently
available for the keys are shown above the keys on the display.