UNIQCELL A1 User manual

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UNIQCELL
User Guide
A1/ A2/ A3/A3Pro
NOTE: User Manual is just to guide the user about the functionality
of the phone. This does not deem to be a certificate of technology.
Some functions may vary due to modifications or Up-gradations of
software or due to printing mistakes.

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Table of Contents
1.Security ........................................................................................ 4
2. Getting Started............................................................................. 8
2.1Batteries.................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Installing and uninstalling the battery ..............................................8
2.1.2 Charging the battery ......................................................................8
2.1.3 Using the battery ...........................................................................8
2.1.4 Battery level indicator.....................................................................9
2.2 Connecting to the Network .................................................................9
2.2.1 SIM card ..............................................................................9
2.2. 2 Installing and uninstalling the SIM card ..........................................9
2.2.3 Unlock the SIM card ....................................................................10
2.2.4 Connecting to the network............................................................10
2.3 Standby screen and Icons.................................................................11
2.4 Key function........................................................................................11
2.5 Text Input Method ..............................................................................11
2.6 Call Function ............................................................................ 11
2.6.1 Phone power on/off...........................................................................11
2.6.2 Dial ..................................................................................................12
2.6.3 Direct dial ............................................................................12
2.6.4 Dial from the Phonebook..............................................................12
2.6.5 Unanswered call..........................................................................13
2.6.6 Answer call ......................................................................................13
2.6.7 During a phone call.........................................................................13
3.Main menu ..........................................................................14
3.1 Call center......................................................................................14
3.1.1 Call history..................................................................................15
3.1.2 Call settings.......................................................................................15
3.2 Phonebook..........................................................................................16
3.3 Messages ............................................................................................16
3.3.1 Write message ..................................................................................16
3.3.2 Inbox17..............................................................................................16
3.3.3 Drafts.................................................................................................17
3.3.4 Outbox...............................................................................................17

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3.3.5 Sent messages ...........................................................................17
3.3.6 Broadcast messages ...................................................................17
3.3.7 Service messages.............................................................................17
3.3.8 Message settings ..............................................................................17
3.3.9 SMS sign...........................................................................................18
3.3.10 SMS emergency..............................................................................17
3.3.11 SMS Schedule.................................................................................18
3.4. Settings ..............................................................................................17
3.4.1 Dual SIM settings..............................................................................18
3.4.2 Phone settings...................................................................................18
3.4.3 User profiles................................................................................18
3.4.4 Network settings................................................................................18
3.4.5 Security settings................................................................................18
3.4.6 Connectivity.......................................................................................19
3.4.7 Restore factory setting ......................................................................19
3.4.8 Version info................................................................................ 20
3.5 File manager .......................................................................................21
3.6 Multimedia...........................................................................................21
3.6.1 Camera.......................................................................................20
3.6.2 Image viewer...............................................................................20
3.6.3 Video recorder.............................................................................22
3.6.4 Video player .......................................................................21
3.6.5 Audio player...........................................................................21
3.6.6 Sound recorder.......................................................................21
3.6.7 FM radio.................................................................................21
3.7 Organizer........................................................................................22
3.8 Fun$Games....................................................................................22
4.Appendix................................................................................22
4.1 FAQ.......................................................................................................22
4.2 Error Message ....................................................................................23
4.3 Care and maintenance.......................................................................24

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General Information
1.Security
Thank you for selecting our mobile. This user guide will provide
you with the general information and operation instructions.
The package includes a chargeable battery, a charger and other
accessories. Please refer to the accessory section for details.
Note:
Use only accessories approved by the phone manufacturer to
ensure safety. Failing to comply with this will violate the terms
and conditions of the warranty.
If the contents and displays described in this user guide do not
match the actual operation of the phone set, please use the
display of the actual phone set. We reserved the rights to
change the mechanisms of the phone without notice.
This user guide is subject to change without notice.
For your safety
Switch off the phone in hospitals and aircraft. Obey any
restrictions. Wireless devices can affect the medical treatment
and cause interference in aircraft.
Some medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemaker
may be sensitive to external radio frequency emissions. Consult
the device manufacturers or your doctor before using the phone
around the medical devices.
Pay special attention to the ring tone volume and vibration
settings if you have a heart problem.
In areas with potentially explosive atmosphere, such as gas
stations, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, obey all
signs and instructions.
Your phone will emit radio frequency even in the standby mode.
Turn off your phone when instructed.
Always obey all the local laws and regulations. Do not use your
phone while driving. Use Hands-free operation, if available, and
give full attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road and
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require.
If your phone is lost or stolen, notify your service provider
immediately to stop the SIM card from being used.
When you contact your service provider, they will need your
IMEI number. It is printed on the back of your phone set (you
can find it when you remove your battery), or call *#06# to look
up your IMEI number. Copy this number and save it for future
need.
To prevent your phone from misuse, lock your SIM card or
phone, and change passwords when necessary.
Do not remove the battery without turning off the phone. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in data lost.
When you leave your vehicle, take the phone with you or place it
in the glove compartment to avoid theft.
Keep the phone, battery or charger out of reach of children.
Notices for your phone use
Do not keep the phone near magneticcards and other object with
magnetism. The phone’s magnetism may clear the information
stored on floppy disk, pre-paid phone card and credit card.
Use the phone near land phone, television, radio and office
automatic devices may cause interference and affect the function
of the mobile phone.
Keep the phone dry, all kinds of liquid can erode the electronic
circuit.
Keep the phone away from extreme temperatures.
Keep the phone away from hot places where the temperature
may exceed 60C, such as the dash board, windowsill, near fire
or a lighted cigarette.
Do not paint the phone.
Do not drop the phone or violently crush or shake the phone.
Do not disassemble or modify your phone. This can damage the
phone, cause leakage and break the internal circuit.
Use only damp cloth or non-static cloth to clean your phone. Do
not use alcohol, thinner, benzene or other chemicals or abrasive
cleaner to clean your phone.

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The phone will become warm under normal use and while in
battery charging.
Do not leave the phone with battery uninstalled or with the
battery empty for a long period of time. This may cause data loss.
The metal parts of the phone may irritate your skin depending on
your health condition.
Do not put the phone in the back pocket. Sitting on it may
damage the phone. Do not put the phone on the bottom of a bag.
You may crush it.
When the vibrate mode is on, place the phone carefully to avoid it
being dropped from a height or being moved to a heat source
due to the vibrating.
Notice for batteries use
Do not disassemble or modify your batteries, otherwise it can
cause leakage, over heat, fire or explosion.
Disposing battery in a fire can cause fire or explosion. Old
batteries should be returned to your dealer or be disposed
according to local regulations. Do not dispose the battery as
household waste.
Do not short the circuit of the battery with wires, needles or other
metal objects, or store the batteries with necklace or other metal
objects, otherwise it can cause leakage, over heat, fire or
explosion.
There is a risk of blinding if the liquid of the batteries gets into
your eyes. In case of this, do not rub your eyes, you should rinse
your eyes well with fresh water and go to the hospital
immediately.
If the leaked liquid of the battery touches the skin, it can burn the
skin. Please wash your skin with fresh water and go to the
hospital immediately.
Never put the battery in your mouth. The liquid of the battery can
be toxic.
Stop using the battery when you find it became hotter, and
change color and shape abnormally during use, charging or
storing.

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Keep the batteries dry.
Do not use or store batteries near fire, heater and other place
with high temperature, otherwise it can result in leakage, over
heat, fire or explosion. Store the battery in a cool and ventilated
place without direct sun light.
Do not charge the battery for more than 24 hours.
The battery can be charged and discharged for hundreds of
times but it will eventually wear out. The battery life is shortened
with each charging.
When replacing the battery, use only the batteries approved by
the phone manufacturer. Damage resulting from using
un-authorized batteries will not be covered by warranty.
Traffic safety
Do not use your phone when driving a vehicle. Give full attention
to driving and to the road. Provided there is an emergency, stop
your vehicle in a safe place and then use your phone. Please
obey all the local traffic laws and regulations.
Normally the electronic systems in the vehicle should not be
affected by the RF (Radio Frequency) signals from your wireless
phone. However if you suspect any damage is resulting from the
RF of your phone, contact your car dealer. Stop using your
phone in the car until a qualified technician clears the problem.
Turn off your phone when in the gas station or any place where
using wireless equipment is prohibited. Do not place or transport
your phone with inflammables or explosives, the internal sparkle
may cause fire.
Airplane safety
Power off your phone before boarding, the use of a wireless
phone in an airplane will be dangerous to the operation of the
airplane and disrupt the wireless telephone network and maybe
illegal. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to law suit
or denial of GSM cellular network service to the offender.
Should there be an emergency situation, contact crew member.

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2. Getting Started
2.1Batteries
The battery is included in the package. It is not fully charged out of
factory but it may still be able to power on your phone. Please
completely use up the power of the battery and then charge it for at
least 12 hours with your phone turned off. You battery will reach its
optimal state after three cycles of charge and discharge.
2.1.1 Installing and uninstalling the battery
To install the battery, remove the back cover from the phone by
pressing firmly on the cover and slide it down. Align the golden
contacts of the battery to the contacts in the phone, and then
gently snap down the battery into place. Re-assemble the back
cover.
To uninstall the battery, flip the battery out from the bottom of the
battery.
2.1.2 Charging the battery
Plug the charger into the socket on the side of your phone.
Connect the charger to an AC wall socket. The blinking of the
battery level icon indicates the battery is being charged. When the
blinking stops, it indicates the charging is finished
During charging, the phone and charger will feel warm to the touch.
This is normal.
Warning:
The operating ambient temperature of the charger is 0C-50C.
Do not use it when the temperature exceeds this limit.
Use only chargers approved by the phone manufacturer to
ensure safety. Failing to comply with this will violate the terms
and conditions of the warranty.
2.1.3 Using the battery
The waiting time and calling time capacities specified by the phone

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manufacturer are obtained under the ideal operating environment.
The actual values will vary with the network condition, operating
environment and operation method.
Please comply with the local regulations of disposing the battery
(such as recycling). Do not dispose it as household waste.
2.1.4 Battery level indicator
When the phone is on, the battery level indicator is located at the
upper right corner of the screen.
2.2 Connecting to the Network
2.2.1 SIM card
Please insert available Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card into
your phone before using it. SIM card is supplied by your network
carrier.
All the information related to network connection is recorded on the
SIM card, so are the contact information such as names, phone
numbers and SMSs that you set to store on the SIM. You can take
out the SIM card from the phone and insert it into another GSM
phone to use it. Most new phones will recognize the SIM card
automatically.
Do not touch the golden contacts of the SIM card and place it away
from electricity and magnetism to avoid damage. You will not be
able to use the phone if the SIM card is damaged.
Note:
Before inserting and taking out the SIM card, always make sure
that the phone is switched off and disconnected from any
external power source; otherwise both the phone and the SIM
card may be damaged.
2.2. 2 Installing and uninstalling the SIM card
The SIM card usually comes attached to a special card. The metal
contacts of SIM card is easily damaged by scratching, so take it
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Switch off the phone, remove the back cover, battery and other
external power source. Fit the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
Align the angled corner of the SIM card with the slot. Slide in the
SIM card, make sure it is in place, install the battery, and restore
the back cover.
Likewise, to remove the SIM card, switch off the phone, remove
the battery and then take out the SIM card.
2.2.3 Unlock the SIM card
PIN code
Your Personal Identification Number (PIN) code protects the SIM
card against unauthorized use. Your PIN code is usually supplied
with the SIM card. If this security function is enabled, you need to
enter the PIN code every time you turn on the phone. You can also
disable this function.
To unlock the SIM card, press and hold the power button to turn on
the phone. Enter the PIN code. After three consecutive incorrect
PIN code entries, the code is blocked, and you need the PUK code
to unblock it.
PUK code
This code is required to change a locked PIN code. If the code is
not supplied with the SIM card, contact your service provider. After
ten consecutive incorrect PUK code entries, the SIM card cannot
be used any more. Please contact your service provider to buy a
new SIM card. You cannot edit PUK code. If it is lost, Please
contact your service provider.
2.2.4 Connecting to the network
After the SIM card is unlocked, your phone will automatically
search for the registered network or other local available network.
Once connected, the name of the network carrier will appear on
the top of the screen.
You phone is now in Standby mode, ready for making and
receiving calls.