UTStarcom UT GF251 User manual

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UT GF251 User Guide
version 0.1, 2004/08/09

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Contents
1. Security Rules …………………………………………… 3
2. Getting Started …………………………………………… 5
3. Quick start ………………………………………….… 7
4. Introduction …………………………………………… 11
5. Introduction of menu …………………………………………… 15
6. Menu tree ………….……………………………… 24
7. FCC RF Exposure Information ………….……………………………… 28

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1. Security Rules
Please read the handbook carefully. The manipulation that does not agree with the handbook may
bring dangers or violate the law.
1.1. Safety Information
 The safety of driving
Please do not use the handset when you are driving. This behavior will violate the law in some
countries.
 Power off the phone first when you are supplying the energy
Be sure not to use handset near the gas station, fuel, or chemical.
 Power off the phone when you are in the airplane
The wireless phone will lead to communication confliction. Use the handset in the airplane is
dangerous and illegal.
 Power off the phone when you are in the hospital.
Please obey the rules of the hospital and power off the phone near the medical machines.
 Obey the rule
Obey the forbidden rules anywhere to avoid conflictions and dangers (such as in the hospital).
 Conflictions
Any wireless phone may encounter the wireless confliction and affect the performance.
 Choose the qualified service
Only the qualified staffers can fix the phone.
 Use naturally
Please use the phone naturally and avoid touching the antenna when powering on.
 Emergency call
Be sure that the phone is powered on and in service. After calling the emergency number, you
should show your position and not power off your phone.
 Ionization radiation
Keep away from the antenna when using the phone.
 Note
Be sure to use the normal accessories and batteries. Otherwise, it would be dangerous.
1.2. Battery Information
 In lower temperature condition
In lower temperature condition, LCD’s showing speed become slower. This phenomenon is

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normal. The phone may stop working when the battery is too hot or too cold.
 Charging the new battery
* The new battery for user may be uncharged.
* In order to make full use of battery, the first charging time length is preferred beyond 15 hours,
but lower 24 hours.
* The battery may be charged and discharged for hundreds of time, but it would be invalidate in
the end. When its using time is too short, we should use new battery.
* When the charger is unused, we should switch off electrical source.
 Attention
* Just use the suitable charger.
* Keep away from the fire. Do not disassemble the charge by authenticated person.
* Do not throw phone. This will affect battery’s life.
* The performance of battery mostly depends on networks.
* If it is unused, the charged battery will auto discharge in a mouth.
* If battery is not used continuously, you’d better discharge it completely and place it in the cool,
no-sunshine, and thirty place.
* Do not place the phone or the battery in hot situation(beyond 60 ), such as the sun℃-shine
window.
* Clear the phone with the prevent-electrostatic cloth. Do not use the dry or electrostatic cloth.
* Old battery should be discarded at the pointed place and not throw away freely.

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2. Getting Started
2.1. SIM card
You need to register as a subscriber of a network operator and receive a SIM (Subscriber Identity
Module) card. A SIM card contains a micro computer chip which can track of phone number,
services included in your subscription, phone book and etc. A default PIN (Personal Identity
Number) code is provided by the SIM card from your operator and must be entered when switch on
this mobile phone.
2.2. Install SIM card and battery
2.2.1. Install SIM card
1. Press key to turn off the phone. Push the catch up and then remove the battery.
2. Insert your SIM card into SIM card slot as figure below.
3. Make sure that the golden connectors are facing downward and that the beveled corner is
on the left.
4. Replace the battery into its place.
2.2.2. Remove the SIM card
1. Press key to turn off the phone. Push the battery lock up and then pick up the
battery.
2. Slide the SIM card out of the slot carefully.
2.2.3. Replace the battery
1. The battery is at the back of the phone.
2. Push the battery down to match the slot on it to the tabs at the bottom of the phone.
3. Press the battery down until it click into place.

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2.2.4. Remove the battery
1. Push the catch above the battery towards the top of the phone and hold it in the position.
2. Lift the battery away as shown.
2.3. Charging the battery
1. Connect the battery to the base of the phone.
2. Connect the adapter to the mains. The battery charging icon appears on the screen.
3. The battery icon stops blinking after battery full.
4. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from both the power outlet and the
charger.
5. When charging the phone, the battery might be hotter. This is normal situation.
2.4. Power management
Battery
Status Standard Battery
Charging times 2 hours
Talk time 2~3 hours
Standby time 90~150 hours
Battery Capacity 600 mAh
Notice:
 Variation in operating times will occur depending on SIM card, network and usage
settings, usage style and environments.
 The actual charging times depend on the adapter.

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3. Quick start
3.1. Switching the phone on and off
3.1.1. Power on
Figure Steps Description
1. Open the flip
2. Press and hold end key Switch on the phone
3. Display idle mode
screen after power on.
4. Enter the PIN code if
PIN code request is
enabled.
The ‘*’ mark is displayed
instead of number input while
entering PIN code.
Notice:
 If you key in an incorrect PIN code three times in succession, SIM card will be locked.
Key in the PUK code to unlock it.
 PIN code is usually supplied with SIM card.
 The PUK code may be supplied with the SIM card. If not, contact your service provider
for the code.
 If the SIM card is not inserted or invalid, the following figure will be shown on the screen.
You can only dial an emergency call number 911.
3.1.2. Power off
Steps Description
Press and hold end key
The power off animation shows and the phone is
power off.
3.2. Making calls
Function Steps Description

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Making a call 1. Enter the phone number in idle mode.
Press clear key or [Delete] to delete the
last character. Press and hold to delete
all characters.
2. Press send key to call the
number.
3. Press or key to end the
call. You can also end the call by
closing the flip.
When the ear piece
is connected,
closing the flip will
not end a call. You
can press and hold
the button on the
ear piece to answer
or end a call.
Last number redial In idle mode, press twice continuously
Dial a number from call
record
Search the desired number from “Call Records”
and press key to call.
Dial a number from
Phonebook 1. In idle mode, press key to
access phonebook.
2. Select [Search] to find the desired
record by name or position and then
press key to call.
International calls 1. Press and hold key for
international prefix (+ character).
2. Enter the country code, area code, and
the phone number.
3. Press key to call the number.
GSM emergency call Key in ‘112’ then press key.
Notice:
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as
well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore,
you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical
emergencies, for example).
3.3. Answering a call
There are three methods of answering a call according to the settings.
Function Steps Description
Press send key to
answer
Press key to answer the incoming
call. Press key to reject the call.
When somebody is calling you, the
phone shows the caller’s information.

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Press any key to
answer Press any key except and
key to answer the incoming call. Press
or key to reject the call.
When somebody is calling you, the
phone shows the caller’s information.
Open the flip to
answer
Open the flip to answer the incoming
call.
Notice:
1. If you have set call divert in
[Network Service], the call will be
forward to the number you set.
In any situation, you can press or
key to answer the call. Press
or key to reject it.
3.4. Handling two or more calls
You can answer an incoming call or make another call during a call. You can also build a conference
call.
Function Steps Description
Answering an
incoming call during a
call
1. During a call, press key to answer
an incoming call. The first call is put on
hold and the new call becomes active.
2. Press key to reject the incoming
call.
Making another call
during a call
1. During a call, press number keys to key
in the outgoing call numbers or press
key to select from phonebook.
2. Press key to make the new call and
the first call is put on hold.
Swap calls
1. Press key for in call option list.
Select [Swap] to switch between the
active and held call.
2. Press key to end the selected call.
Build a conference call 1. To build a conference call, you must have
an active call and a held call.

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2. Press key and select [Start
Conference].
3. To add a new participant to the call, put
the conference call on hold. Connect a
new call and then select [Add To
Conference] from option list.
To speak privately to a
specific party
1. Select a party in the list by pressing up
and down key.
2. Select [Private Call] in option list. Other
calling parties in the conference call are
put on hold.
3. You can press [End] to end this call or
select [Add To Conference] to rejoin to
the conference call.
To end the call for
specific party
1. Select a party in the list by pressing up
and down key.
2. Select [End Selected Call] in option list.
End conference call 1. Select any party of the conference call.
2. Press or key to end the
conference call for all parties.
Notice:
Conference call is a network service that allows you to make a conference call with a maximum of
six participants, including yourself. Please contact your service provider for this service.