V-tech A700 User manual

Contents
Welcome
Thank you 2
Important safety information 2
Emergency calls 3
Getting started and everyday use
Preparing your phone 4
Making and answering calls 10
Your Phonebook 14
Messages
Voice mail 18
Text messages 19
Special features
Utilities 28
Phone security features 32
Network features 33
Preventing and solving problems
Care and maintenance 39
Troubleshooting 42
A700 Approved Accessories 43
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Getting started and everyday use
Messages
Special features
Preventing and solving problems
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Please read the following notes to enable safe and
efficient use of your mobile telephone..
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Do not use your phone if:
• you are driving. Always park the vehicle before making
or answering calls.
• you are in a hospital or near sensitive medical
equipment.
• you are in an aircraft.
• you are in a gas station or near any dangerous
chemicals; sparks may cause fire.
• you are close to explosives or near a blasting site.
• you are in an area where its operation is prohibited or
may cause interference or danger.
Welcome
Thank youThank you
Thank youThank you
Thank you
Congratulations on purchasing the VTECH A700 mobile
phone. Please read through this user guide, as it will be
helpful in providing useful tips in the operation of your
A700 mobile phone.
This guide is divided into four main chapters, each
marked by the tabs shown along the edge of each page for
quick location.
A full index is provided at the end of this guide.
© Copyright 2002 VTech. All rights reserved.
VTech is a trademark of VTech Holdings Ltd.
Welcome
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Take care when using your phone if:
• you have a pacemaker fitted. Always check with the
manufacturer’s recommendations. In general, always
keep your phone at least 20cm (8in) away from the
pacemaker, never keep the phone in a breast pocket.
Always use the ear opposite to where the pacemaker
is fitted.
• you use a hearing aid, as interference may result.
Consult with the manufacturer for possible alternatives.
• you use other personal medical devices. Always be
safe and check with the manufacturer or your Doctor if
in doubt.
• you have an airbag fitted to your vehicle. Never
obstruct the airbag with any object, including your
mobile phone.
Emergency callsEmergency calls
Emergency callsEmergency calls
Emergency calls
This phone allows you to communicate using radio waves.
Because of this, connection cannot be guaranteed at all
times. Therefore you should not solely rely on your
phone for essential communications such as medical
emergencies.
If you use your phone infrequently it is important to
ensure that your phone is checked regularly, including
battery charge.
To make an emergency call
1 Turn the phone on using the red key,
2 Ensure you have suitable network coverage, some
networks require a smart (SIM) card to be fitted prior
to emergency calls,
3 Dial the appropriate emergency number,
4 Press the green key and wait for someone to answer.
Alternatively, use the Emergency option within the
Phonebook menu:
1 From standby, cto enter the menu, eto select
Phonebook, cto enter,
2eto select Emergency call, c to display
Emergency call number, cto place call.
Remember to state your name, location and nature ofRemember to state your name, location and nature of
Remember to state your name, location and nature ofRemember to state your name, location and nature of
Remember to state your name, location and nature of
the emergency to the operator.the emergency to the operator.
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the emergency to the operator.
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SIM
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Preparing your phonePreparing your phone
Preparing your phonePreparing your phone
Preparing your phone
Before you can begin making and answering calls, please
take a moment to prepare your phone by completing the
basic steps outlined in this section.
Within this mini-section
Inserting your smart (SIM) card ............................................ 4
Fitting and charging the battery ............................................... 5
Turning on and off ........................................................................ 7
Entering a PIN code ..................................................................... 7
Setting the date and time.......................................................... 7
Customizing your phone ........................................................... 8
Change Language ..................................................................... 8
Display contrast ........................................................................ 8
Battery saving............................................................................. 8
Alert tones .................................................................................. 8
Vibration alert ............................................................................ 9
Auto key lock............................................................................. 9
Manual key lock ....................................................................... 9
Hot keys ....................................................................................... 9
Getting started and everyday use
Inserting your smart (SIM) card
Your phone will have been supplied with a smart card
[SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card] from your service
provider, if it has not already been inserted, do this now.
To insert the smart (SIM) card:
1 Remove the battery pack (see the next section).
2 Place
the
smart
(SIM)
card, with
the contact area
downward and
align the longest edge
underneath the three tabs.
3 Insert
the
smart
(SIM)
card down
into the socket
and slide across
the metal locking clip
so that the card is held
firmly in place.
4 Replace the battery pack.
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To install the battery:
1 Insert the base of the
battery pack into the
slot in the back of
the phone.
2 Press
the top
of the
battery to
the phone so
that it locks into
place.
To remove the battery:
• Press and hold the locking latch at the top of the
battery. While the latch is depressed, pull
the top of the battery away
from the
phone.

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To charge the battery:
Note: Your phone can be switched on or off while
charging.
1 Plug the lead from the charger to the bottom of the
phone – the connector will fit only one way (align the
small notch on the connector with the front face of
the phone),
2 Plug the charger body into a suitable power outlet.
Charging should start within two minutes
unless the battery is fully discharged in
which case it may take up to 20
minutes to begin charging.
The battery
symbol in the top
left corner of the
display will alternate with
the charging symbol - .
The battery symbol indicates the level of charge:
Empty: Half full: Full:
Once the battery is fully charged, the battery symbol will
show full charge and the charging indicator will cease.
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Note: The initial charge of the battery should be an
overnight charge or at least a minimum of six hours.
To disconnect the charger lead:
1 Remove the charger body from the power outlet,
2 Grip the charger plug and BEND IT UP OR DOWN so
that it snaps away from the base of the phone.
Important: Never pull directly on the
cable, hold only the connector.
Important: Never pull directly
on the charger lead to
remove
from the base
of the phone.
Important: Never expose your
phone or battery to high temperatures,
i.e. direct sunlight in a car.

Switching on and off
To switch your phone on and off:
ON Press and release (.
OFF Press and hold (for 3 seconds.
When your phone switches on for the very first time, you
may be prompted for a PIN code:
• To enter a valid PIN code – see Entering a PIN code
Entering a PIN code
Your smart (SIM) card may be protected by a PIN (Personal
Identification Number), if so you will be prompted to enter
it when you first switch on. The documentation from your
service provider should indicate the current PIN code.
To enter your PIN:
1 Enter the PIN code using the numeric keys – the
display will show ‘#’ symbols instead of the numbers
to avoid your code being seen by onlookers,
2cor press )to confirm the number. After a short
delay, your phone will join the network.
If you enter the wrong PIN code:
•ato clear any error. If you enter the wrong code
three times in succession, your smart (SIM) card
becomes disabled. Contact your service provider to
obtain a PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) which is a
separate, longer code - refer to the Phone security
features section.
Setting the time and date
If your phone has not previously been switched on (or
has been unused for a long period), you will need to set
the time and date.
To set the time and date:
1 From standby, cto enter the menu,
2eto select Settings, cto enter,
3eto select Time and Date,cto enter,
4eto select Date,c to enter,
• The current setting is displayed - to alter the settings
within each option:
• enter the numbers using the keypad, or
•bto increment a value,
•dto decrement a value,
•cto accept the value and move to the next
setting,
•ato move back to the previous setting.
5 When you have completed the Date option, access
Time to set that in the same manner.
6 Press (to return to standby mode.
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Customizing your phone
Configure these settings to customize the phone to your
needs.
Change Language
1 From standby, cto enter the menu,
2eto select Settings, cto enter,
3eto select the language, and cto enter,
4eto select the required language, and cto apply.
Display contrast
Allows you to adjust the display to be readable in a variety
of lighting and temperature conditions.
1 From standby, cto enter the menu,
2eto select Settings, then Contrast,
3eto select required contrast setting and cto apply.
Battery saving*
Allows you to conserve battery power by disabling the display
and keypad backlight.
1 From standby, cto enter the menu,
2eto select Settings,c to enter,
3eto select Battery saving, cto enter,
4eto select ON (or OFF) and cto apply.
*Version dependent
Alert tones
1 From standby, cto enter the menu,
2eto select Settings, cto enter,
3eto select Alert tones cto enter,
4eto select the following:
You can set the following:
•Deep silent – disables all alert and keypad tones.
You can also switch to this mode from the standby
screen by pressing and holding *– the icon is
displayed in Deep silent mode,
•Ringer volume – sets the volume of the main alert
for incoming calls,
•Melodies – sets the alerts to use for a variety of
conditions:
•All cases – sets the same alert for all conditions,
•Number stored – sets the alert for incoming calls
from phone numbers stored in your Phonebook,
•Number not stored – sets the alert for incoming
calls from unknown phone numbers,
•Messages – sets the alert for incoming text
messages,
•Alarm – sets the melody for calendar alarms,
•Message waiting – sets the alert used when an
incoming text message is received.
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•Key tones – sets the sound played when a key is
pressed.
Vibration alert
Use the vibration alert when you need to receive calls
without disturbing others, i.e. during meetings.
1 From standby, cto enter the menu,
2eto select Settings, cto enter,
3eto select Vibration, cto enter,
4eto set vibration mode ON (or OFF), cto apply.
•is displayed when vibration mode is selected.
Auto key lock
This feature automatically locks the keypad until you either
receive a call, or press and hold #. The keypad is
locked again after the incoming call ends, or after inactivity.
The symbol is displayed when the keypad is locked.
To set:
1 From standby, cto enter the menu,
2eto select Settings, cto enter,
3eto select Auto key lock, cto enter,
4eto select ON (or OFF), cto apply.
Once set, press and hold #to unlock the keypad.
Manual key lock
You can manually lock and unlock the keypad at any time.
• Press and hold #to manually lock/unlock the keypad.
Hot keys
The hot key function allows you to quickly access a
regularly used feature by pressing and holding just one
key. Use the Hot Keys menu option to assign your chosen
phone functions to the keys 2to .
To set Hot keys:
Shortcut for keys that have not yet been assigned: Press
and hold the required key (2to ) until the display
shows ‘Not programmed’. When the display then shows
‘Program hot key?’ cor press )to confirm. Now go
to step 4 below.
1 From standby, cto enter the menu,
2eto select Settings, then Hot keys. The display will
show Key 2 and the current setting for that key,
3eto select the required key (2to 9) and cto
accept. A list of phone functions will be displayed,
4eto select the required phone function and cto
apply that function to the key.
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Making and answering callsMaking and answering calls
Making and answering callsMaking and answering calls
Making and answering calls
Within this mini-section
Making a call .................................................................................. 10
Dialed incorrectly? ................................................................. 10
Ending a call .................................................................................. 10
Answering a call ........................................................................... 10
To decline or forward a call ............................................. 10
To invoke silent mode to avoid disturbance ........... 10
To adjust the earpiece volume during a call ........... 10
To mute the microphone during a call ...................... 11
Any key answer ............................................................................ 11
Auto answer ................................................................................... 11
Redialing numbers ..................................................................... 11
Auto redial ...................................................................................... 11
Viewing the Call log ................................................................... 12
Shortcut to access dialed and missed calls ............. 12
Making a second call ................................................................. 12
Answering a second call.......................................................... 13
Making international calls ......................................................... 13
Forwarding calls ............................................................................ 13
Call times and Call timer ......................................................... 14
Your phone is ready to make and receive calls whenever a
network name is shown on the display.
Note: Calls cannot be made or received when there is no
network service, indicated by the lack of the symbol
on the display and possibly the text - Network search.
Making a call
• Type the area code and number, then press ).
Dialed incorrectly?
• Click ato clear a single digit,
• Click and hold ato clear the whole number.
Ending a call
• Press (.
Answering a call
• When your phone rings, either press )or c.
To decline or forward a call
(forward to your Voice mail, if set):
• Press (, or a.
To set silent mode to avoid disturbance:
• Press and hold *.
To adjust the earpiece volume during a call:
• Use the volume buttons to the left of the display.
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