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verykool™ i280 User Manual Contents I Safety Information ........................................................................... 9 II Before Using Your Phone ............................................................. 11 1. verykool™ i280 Mobile phone layout ..................................... 12 1.1 Phone Front ...................................................................... 12 1.2 Phone Rear ....................................................................... 13 1.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 3.2 Touch keyboard input ....................................................... 28 4. Call function ............................................................................ 30 4.1 To dial a call ..................................................................... 32 4.2 To dial international numbers........................................... 34 4.3 To insert a pause when dialing (for extensions) ............... 35 4.4 Using speed dial ......................................
verykool™ i280 User Manual 5. Contacts ................................................................................... 44 5.1 To search Contacts ........................................................... 44 5.2 To add an entry ................................................................. 45 5.3 Contact Item Options ....................................................... 46 5.4 To delete/copy/move contact entries by batch ................. 46 5.5 To import/export Contact entries...................
verykool™ i280 User Manual 4. STK for Operator ..................................................................... 65 5. Call Logs .................................................................................. 65 6. Browser .................................................................................... 67 7. Tools ........................................................................................ 67 7.1 E-Book ..........................................................................
verykool™ i280 User Manual 9.4 Video Player ..................................................................... 78 9.5 FM Radio ......................................................................... 80 9.6 Schedule FM Recording ................................................... 80 9.7 Camera ............................................................................. 80 9.8 Image................................................................................ 81 9.9 Sound Recorder ...................
verykool™ i280 User Manual 1.2 PIN Code ........................................................................ 103 1.3 PIN2 Code ...................................................................... 103 1.4 PUK Code ...................................................................... 103 1.5 PUK2 Code .................................................................... 104 1.6 Limited password ........................................................... 104 2. Health and safety information............
verykool™ i280 User Manual I Safety Information Please read the following instructions carefully and comply with them to avoid danger and any violation of law. For detailed information of safety, please refer to Section VII 2. Health and Safety Information. Vehicle Use Do not use phone without a hands-free device while driving. Turn off phone while fueling or refueling Do not use phone at gas stations or in other explosive environments.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Interference Wireless signals can interfere with mobile telecommunication and can affect the functioning of mobile phones. Observe special regulations Comply with special regulations and turn off phone wherever it is prohibited. Reasonable use Avoid touching the antenna. Use phone in the normal position (near your ears). Accessories and batteries Use only verykool™ i280 original batteries, chargers and other related accessories.
verykool™ i280 User Manual II Before Using Your Phone Thank you for selecting the verykool™ i280 GSM/Edge Digital Mobile Phone. You can fully understand how to use your phone by carefully reading this manual where you can find your phone’s state-of-the-art functions and user-friendly operations. Your verykool™ i280 is a candy bar TV phone with state-of-the-art design and various useful features such as a 2.8” TFT touch-screen display and a 3.0 Megapixel camera.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Your verykool™ i280 mobile phone complies with the technical specifications of GSM/Edge. 1. verykool™ i280 Mobile phone layout 1.
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verykool™ i280 User Manual 1.3 Description of Buttons and Keys Key Function when pressed from standby screen SEND key List dialed calls HOME key Quickly return to main menu END key Return to standby screen POWER key Quickly return to standby mode and lock the phone Press for 2 seconds for Power on/off SIDE UP/DOWN Increase/Decrease the volume of current user key profile. CAMERA key Enter Camera mode. TV key Enter TV mode. MUSIC key Enter Audio Player mode.
verykool™ i280 User Manual right under the operating window.
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verykool™ i280 User Manual 2.2 Icon Description Icon Description Shows the signal strength. More bars means a stronger signal Shows current battery charge level Appears when the phone is set to mute during a call Indicates that the phone is roaming on other network Appears when the GSM Divert All Calls function is activated You have received a text message. If the message capacity is full, this icon will blink You have received an MMS message.
verykool™ i280 User Manual EDGE/GPRS is set to “Always Connected”.
verykool™ i280 User Manual The alert is set to None.
verykool™ i280 User Manual III Basic Functions 1. Power On/Off mobile phone Press and hold the POWER key to turn phone On/Off. 2. Inserting the battery, SIM card and memory card When you apply for network service, you receive a SIM card containing your proprietary information, such as PIN Code and available service options. SIM Card Usage Notes: SIM cards should put in a safe place out of reach of children. Always handle the SIM card with care. SIM cards can be easily damaged.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 2. Slide down and remove the battery cover. 3. Lift the battery from the microSD side of the phone to remove it. 4. Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot: z Place the SIM card’s metal contact point face down, match to the correct contact position in the SIM slot. z To remove the SIM card, gently press and slide card out from the SIM slot. 5.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 2. The microSD card metal contact points should always face up. 3. To remove the microSD, gently push the memory card inwards, release and the card will automatically spring out. You can now remove the memory card.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 3. Charging the battery Note: Your mobile phone battery has been charged to 50% capacity and can be used immediately. However, it is best to charge it for 4 hours before the first time of use, and charge the second time only after using the phone until the battery has been fully discharged. Repeat this full charge/discharge cycle several times, and the battery will reach peak performance. 1. Plug the charger into a power outlet. 2.
verykool™ i280 User Manual become warm when charging. 3. When not charging, please unplug the charger from the AC power supply and disconnect the phone from the charger. IV Quick User Manual 1. Screen and touch keypad lock Auto Lock: When the backlight automatically turns off, the screen and keypad will also be locked at the same time. Press the POWER key or SIDE UP/DOWN key to unlock the keypad and screen.
verykool™ i280 User Manual key to partially illuminate the screen, and then press one fish to unlock and fully light up the keypad and screen. If Interactive Unlock Screen is off, press POWER key to unlock the phone directly (the screen will be fully lighted and the keypad activated). Operations such as plugging/unplugging the USB cable/charger/earphones/memory card can unlock the keypad and screen directly.
verykool™ i280 User Manual End key can be used.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 2. Change the alert mode quickly There are two ways to change the alert mode of a user profile: In standby mode, press the SIDE UP/DOWN key to increase or decrease the ring tone volume of the current user profile. Drop the volume to “0” to activate the “Vibrate Mode”. If you press the SIDE DOWN key to decrease the volume below “0”, the “Silent Mode” will be activated.
verykool™ i280 User Manual similar letters in for your selection. 2 The entered letters are shown on the right-hand area. At the same time, the phone will match the most similar words associated with the letters you have just entered, and only show the first five words which are the most recently used words in the phone database. In this right-hand area, the first matched word will be marked. 3 Press to place your selected letters in the textbox. To place a matched word, press the word directly.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Smart English 1. The phone will display the most similar words associated with the letters you have just entered, speeding up the input. 2. To place your typed letters in the textbox, press . . 3. To view the previous or next matched word, press 4. Press to place the word shown on screen in the textbox. 5. When a word is added to the textbox, a space will be added automatically. 6. To switch capitalization mode, press , or .
verykool™ i280 User Manual you input the symbol. 4. Call function You can dial and receive calls when network provider signals are shown on the display screen. This function has three interfaces: dialing, receiving and sending a call. The message bar on the top left corner of display screen shows the network signal strength. Obstructions may interfere with connection; therefore the signal intensity can often be improved by moving a small distance.
verykool™ i280 User Manual z On some screens such as inputting PIN code or phone lock code, you can press the Right Soft Key “SOS” to dial out the preset emergency number 911 directly. z Emergency call service may not work in all regions or countries.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 4.1 To dial a call Press the phone icon from the standby screen to display the dial pad. Operation of the dial pad: 1. Press to view the call logs, then select the number you want to dial by pressing it. 2. Press or press “Search” to activate the Quick Search function of Contacts, then select the number you want to dial. 3. Press the numerical keys to input the phone number to be dialed. 4. Press to delete the last digit if the number is incorrect.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 7. Press the SEND key to dial the number. 8. Press the HOME key to enter the main menu.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Note: z When dialing, the screen will be locked automatically. Press the SIDE UP/DOWN key to unlock. 4.2 To dial international numbers You may be familiar with the complicated international access codes such as 001, 011, or others which are required for international calls from traditional phones. The international GSM standard replaces these dialing codes with a standard “+” symbol which can be used from any country.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 4.3 To insert a pause when dialing (for extensions) This phone supports two ways to dial an extension number with a pause symbol: To dial the phone number and extension number with an automatic pause between them: 1. From the standby screen, press to open the dial pad. 2. Input the desired phone number. 3. Quickly press twice times to input the pause symbol “P”. 4. Input the desired extension number. 5. Press the SEND key or press to dial the phone number.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 1. From the standby screen, open the dial pad and input the desired phone number. 2. Press three times to input the pause symbol “W”. 3. Input the desired extension number. 4. Press the SEND key or press to dial the phone number, then the phone will prompt whether to continue dialing the extension number after W. This lets you select whether to dial an extension number by pressing a key when appropriate.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 4.4 Using speed dial You can specify speed dial numbers for frequently used phone numbers: 1. Press and hold the numerical keys 2-9 on the touch dial pad to display a corresponding phone number. 2. Press SEND key to dial the phone number. Note: z You must have set a speed dial number for that numerical key, and the Speed Dial function must be turned on in the phone settings. z The 1 key is preset to Voice Mailbox. 4.
verykool™ i280 User Manual When the Fixed Dialing function is activated, from the Fixed Dialing List, you can only see the SIM card entries that have been set in the Fixed Dialing section. When the Fixed Dialing function is activated, you can still dial emergency numbers. 4.6 SIM Card Location Dialing 1. Press to open the touch dial pad. 2. Input the location serial number of the contact stored in the SIM card. to display the entry corresponding to the 3. Press memory location. 4.
verykool™ i280 User Manual contact from the list and press the SEND key to dial. If the entry contains more than one number, the number selection screen will be displayed. You can select one number to dial. 4.8 To answer a call When a call comes in, if an entry in Contacts corresponds to the caller’s phone number, the related contact information will be displayed. When a call comes in, the screen will be locked automatically.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 4.9 To send SMS when a call is incoming If it is not convenient for you to answer an incoming call, you can send an SMS to the caller. From the incoming call screen, after you press “Silence”, the Right Soft Key will be “SMS”. Press “SMS” to open the message template list, and then send the desired phrase. You can define the phrases of template list, such as “I am busy, will call you back soon”. 4.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 4.13 DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tone During a call, you can select to turn on or off the DTMF tone. When the DTMF tone is turned off, the digits input will not be regarded as a DTMF signal response. During a call: Options > DTMF > On/Off 4.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 4.16 Call Waiting This function allows you to put the current call on hold and then answer a second one. This function needs the support from the local network. In some areas, you can use the function only after you apply with the local network operator. Menu > Settings > Call Setup> Call Waiting If, during a call, a new call comes in, you will hear a special alert sound and the screen will display the number of the new incoming call.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 4.17 Three-party Calling Three-party Calling, also called a multiparty call or a conference call, is a service based on call waiting. This function needs support from the local network. In some areas, you can use the function only after you apply with the local network operator. During a call, you may dial other numbers without hanging up the current call, and use the functions provided during the call to connect new parties and make a three-way call.
verykool™ i280 User Manual separate the selected member in the conference. After a conference is formed, if you press END key, you will end all calls. 5. Contacts You can store names and phone numbers either on the phone’s internal memory or on the SIM card. The phone memory stores up to 1000 entries, each of which can contain name, 4 phone numbers (mobile, home, office and fax), company name, e-mail address and birthday. You can set photo caller ID, ringtone and groups for each entry.
verykool™ i280 User Manual type: z If you type “a”, all entries relative initial “a” such as “amy” and “andy” will be shown; continuing to enter “n”, then all entries relative initial “an” will only be shown, such as “ andy”. 3. The touch keyboard may disappear after a short time. You can press the input frame on the bottom to open it again. View by Category: 1. From the standby screen, press and then select “View Contacts”. 2. Select one category to browse the contacts. 5.
verykool™ i280 User Manual New Contact”. Edit your contact information and then select the location for saving. You can edit the name and other related information of each contact. You may set the number of columns in ContactsÆ Settings Æ Fields. 5.3 Contact Item Options Choose the required entry in the Contact list, and then press “Options”. You can choose the following operations in the options menu: View, Edit, Delete, Copy (to another storage location, e.g.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Contact entries by batch to Downloads or import them in .vcf format. Export to File: To export all the entries stored in the phone memory and SIM cards to the “Contacts” folder under Downloads. The existing data in this folder will be deleted before exporting. Import from File: To import all the entries from the “Contacts” folder under Downloads to the Contacts of the phone memory. The entries can’t be imported to SIM cards. 5.
verykool™ i280 User Manual V Menu Functions 1.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 2 Chat Room 2 Main Menu 2 Fun 5 Voice Mail 6 My Folder First-level menu and 1 Games Games Second-level menu 1 Five Ball 2 Puzzle 3 Magic Sushi 4 Game Setting 2 Java 3 Java Settings 4 Java Default Security 1 Third Party 2 Untrusted Domain 3 Restore Settings 4 Domain Options 3 STK for Operator 4 Call Logs 5 Browser 1 Missed Calls 2 Dialed Calls 3 Received Calls 4 Delete Call Log 5 Call Time 6 SMS Counter 7 GPRS Counter 1 WAP 2 WAP Setup 49
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verykool™ i280 User Manual Main Menu First-level menu 6 Tools 1 E-Book 2 Calendar 3 To Do List 4 Alarm 5 World Clock 6 Calculator 7 Unit Converter 8 Currency Converter 9 Health 10 Stopwatch 7 Downloads 1 Phone 2 Memory Card Second-level menu 1 Weight 2 Length 3 Volume 4 Temperature 5 Velocity 6 Surface 1 BMI 2 Menstrual 1 Typical Stopwatch 2 nWay Stopwatch 1 Open 2 Create Folder 3 Format 1 Open 2 Create Folder 3 Format 4 Remove 51
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verykool™ i280 User Manual Main Menu First-level menu 8 Multimedia 1 Audio Player 2 TV 3 Video Recorder 4 Video Player 5 FM Radio 6 Schedule FM Record 7 Camera 8 Image 9 Sound Recorder 1 Phone Setup 1 Display Settings 2 Pen Calibration 3 Language 4 Speed Dial 5 Time & Date 6 Schedule Power On/Off 7 Greeting Text 8 Flight Mode 9 Handwriting 10 Cable 11 Light Setting 2 User Profiles 1 General 2 Meeting 3 Outdoor 4 Indoor 9 Settings Second-level menu 53
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verykool™ i280 User Manual Main Menu First-level menu Second-level menu 9 Settings 3 Call Setup 1 Caller ID 2 Call Waiting 3 Call Divert 4 Call Barring 5 Call Time Reminder 6 Call Time Display 7 Auto Redial 1 Network Selection 2 Preferred Networks 3 GPRS Connection 1 SIM Card Lock 2 Phone Lock 3 Interactive Unlock Screen 4 Incoming Call Screener 5 Reject Unknown Call 6 Fixed Dial 7 Change Password 1 Bluetooth 2 GPRS 4 Network Setup 5 Security Setup 6 Connection Setup 7 Phone Info 8 Restore Factory
verykool™ i280 User Manual 2. Messages 2.1 SMS The SMS menu has 6 options: Write Message, Inbox, Outbox, Drafts, Template and Message Settings. Write Message: 1. Press “Write Message” to begin a new SMS message. A text box and the on-screen touch keyboard will appear. 2. After writing your SMS, select “Options”: z Send: This option will send the SMS directly if you have already selected a recipient. Otherwise a menu will open where you can select the SMS recipient.
verykool™ i280 User Manual z Use Template: To select a phrase from the list and insert it in the SMS. z Insert PHB Number: To select a contact from Contacts and insert its number in current SMS. z Insert PHB Name: To select a contact from Contacts and insert the name in current SMS. z Send by Group: To select a group from Contacts as the receiver, and the phone will send this message to all the members of the group selected.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Forward, Use Number, Use URL, Use Email Address, Chat, Copy To and Move To. (“Copy To” /”Move To” means to copy/move the chosen message to the memory card.) Outbox: Stores messages that have been sent. In the message list, press Left Soft Key to choose the View, Delete, Multi Delete, Delete All operations. While browsing a message, flick left or right to browse the previous or next message.
verykool™ i280 User Manual operations in the options menu: Edit, Delete, Use Number, Use URL and Use Email Address. Template: The phone has preset frequently used phrases which may be selected and added to the text when you are editing SMS. Preset phrases may be modified. Message Settings: SC Address: Set the default SMS center code. Valid Period: Select the retention time the messages will be stored in the SMS center.
verykool™ i280 User Manual are sent through the MMS center to another mobile phone or an e-mail account. This phone supports sending and receiving MMS by GPRS. The MMS menu includes 6 options: Write MMS, Inbox, Outbox, Drafts, Template and MMS Settings. Write MMS: 1. Press “Write MMS” to begin a new MMS message, the following information needs to be filled in: To, CC, BCC, Subject, Edit Content. z To/CC/BCC: Insert the phone number or e-mail of the recipients. z Subject: Input the title/topic.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Options and Exit. Inbox: This allows you to read the MMS you have received. Outbox: Stores sent and saved MMS or MMS that failed to send (because of poor network or bad connection, for example). Drafts: Stores the MMS you have created and edited but not yet sent. Template: To select a preset or user defined MMS templates and insert it in the MMS. MMS Settings: This allows you to adjust your favorite MMS settings and facilitates the MMS function. 2.
verykool™ i280 User Manual After setting up an account, you will be able to access the Send and Receive, Write Email, Inbox, Unsent, Sent, Drafts, Template and Email Profile menus. Write email: 1. To/CC/BCC: Insert the e-mail address of the recipients. 2. Subject: Input the title/topic of the mail. 3. Edit the attachments: Pictures, sounds, videos or other attachments can be added. 4. Type your email. 5. Send: Send the email.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 2.5 Voice Mail This function is enabled by your Network service provider, the mailbox number must be set up prior to use. 1. Edit the name and the number of voice mail server. The voice mail server number is supplied by the network service provider. 2. Connect to Voice: If you have applied for this function, you can listen to the messages in the voice mail server. 2.6 My Folder You can create up to 5 folders on the microSD memory card to store messages by type.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 3. Fun and Games 3.1 Games There are 3 games preloaded (Five Ball, Magic Sushi and Puzzle) Settings can be change1d in Game Settings (Sound Effect, etc). Before play you can choose the Game Level or view Best scores. After selecting a game to play, you can learn how to play the game from the Game Help menu. Games can be paused and will be automatically paused when you have an incoming call or message. 3.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Æ Java to find and run it. 4. STK for Operator This function is provided by your network service provider. Available options depend on the different services provided by the different mobile manufacturers. If the SIM card and network supplier do not support the service, the function will be not available. 5. Call Logs The phone registers the phone numbers of missed, received, dialed calls and call time.
verykool™ i280 User Manual of the SIM card. Each Missed Call, Dialed Call, Received Call can be dialed directly by pressing the SEND key. Select Call History to see the call time, and select “Options” for the following operations: z Delete: Delete current item. z Save to Contacts: Store phone number in Contacts. z Dial: Return the call. z Edit: The number can be edited before saving in Contacts so that it will be convenient for some numbers with Area Codes. z Send SMS: Send a short message.
verykool™ i280 User Manual SMS counter: View the number of short messages you have sent and received. GPRS Counter: Voice/Data usage of GPRS. 6. Browser You can use the WAP browser to surf on the network. WAP browsers require GPRS support. This phone supports GPRS online but you need to make sure that your SIM card supports GPRS before you use this function. Before you go online, you need to confirm whether the account information is correct.
verykool™ i280 User Manual then download “.txt” or “.pdb” files to it via USB data cable. Enter by Menu Æ Tools Æ “E-book”, then you can select a file to browse. 7.2 Calendar You can view the calendar by month, jump to specific dates, and view schedules. 7.3 To Do List A total of 25 memos can be stored on your mobile phone. After choosing memo in the submenu, you can operate as the follows: View, Add, Edit, Delete, Delete All and Send.
verykool™ i280 User Manual settings in User Profile. 7.5 World clock View the local time of various cities and districts of the world. Use the stylus to move the cursor and view different time zones. 7.6 Calculator This function allows you to make simple calculations on numbers up to 12 digits. 7.7 Unit Converter Convert weight, length, volume, temperature, velocity and surface units: 1. Choose the units you want to convert between. 2. Enter the value of the unit you want to convert from.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 1. First set the ratio of the target currency to the original currency. 2. Switch the rate, and then enter the sum of the currency to convert from. 3. Press “OK” to view the result. 7.9 Health This function allows you to view your health status. “BMI” means body mass index, and “Menstrual” means menstrual cycles (MC). 7.10 Stopwatch Your phone has the ability to perform various stopwatch functions, including Typical stopwatch functions and a special nWay stopwatch for sports.
verykool™ i280 User Manual nWay stopwatch: Multi-way stopwatch is used for timing sports. Press the corresponding arrows (up, down, left, right) to activate the sub-timing. The main timing will continue to add. 8. Downloads Use this function to manage the files and folders in phone memory or extended card storage. The files in various formats must be placed in the designated folders, otherwise a failure of the relevant application program will occur: z E-book files: \eBooks z Video files: \Movies
verykool™ i280 User Manual for both incoming calls and alarms. The supported picture file formats are BMP, JPG and GIF. Pictures can be used as Wallpaper, Screen Saver, and Photo Caller ID. The supported video file formats are MP4 and 3GP. The supported E-Book file formats are txt and pdb. Downloads options include: z Open: Open folders and files. z Create Folder: Create a new folder. z Format: Format the selected disk, phone or memory card.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 9.1 The Audio Player Audio Player can play audio files in MP3/AWB/AMR/WAV/MIDI/AIF/AAC format stored in “Music” folder under Downloads. Create a playlist: Before enjoying music for the first time, you need to create a playlist. Depending on your settings, the playlist can be a list of tracks or a list of folders. You may create a playlist with either Auto Update or Manual Update: Auto Update: 1. In Player Settings, set List Auto Gen On. 2.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 3. Add new tracks from Downloads, or delete tracks from the playlist. Player Setup: 1. Set load path to either internal phone memory or microSD memory card. 2. Set whether to activate the List Auto Gen. 3. Set whether to repeat, repeat one or repeat all tracks. 4. Set whether to shuffle the tracks. 5. Set whether to play in the background. 6. Set whether to play a list of tracks or a list of folders. Display Setup: 1. Set whether to display the Spectrum visualizer. 2.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Bluetooth Setup: 1. Set whether to activate BT Stereo Output. 2 Set whether to select BT Stereo Headset. When playing: 1. Press SIDE UP/DOWN key or press / to adjust the volume; / 2. Press 3. Press to play the previous/ next track; / to play/pause playing; 4. Press “Stop” to stop playing; 5. Press 6. Press 7. Press / / / to set repeat/repeat one/repeat all tracks. to set play at random or in order; to switch to the next folder (if it is playing a list of folders).
verykool™ i280 User Manual Rings are the list of ringtones selectable in the profile mode setup. You can select a single track and add it to the Rings: On the playlist screen, select a track and select Options > Add to Rings. 9.2 This TV phone supports international analog TV broadcast standards (NTSC/PAL). When the TV player is activated, the phone will automatically play the most recently viewed channel in landscape orientation.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Manual search: Directly input a channel number of a familiar channel and play it. Schedule Recording: z Set up the specific time period for recording TV; z Set the channel for timing record; z Set whether to record audio or not. Play Recordings: Play the selected TV record. Setting: Set alert for watching TV, region, whether to play TV in the background or not, and storage location for TV recordings. 9.
verykool™ i280 User Manual The Video Recorder settings include: z Run VideoPlayer: Switch to the Video Player. z Camcorder Settings: Set White Balance, EV, Night Mode, Banding. z Video Setting: Set Video Size, Video Quality, File Size Limit, Recording Time Limit, Record Audio, and Encoding Format. z Effect Settings: Set special effects. z Storage: Select the location for storing the videos, phone or memory card. z Restore Default: Revert to default settings. 9.
verykool™ i280 User Manual z Delete: Delete the current file. z Delete All Files: Delete all files. z Sorting: Sort files by Name, Type, Date or Size. z Storage: Select whether to look in the phone or memory card. On the video player screen: z Press to begin playing; z Press to pause; z Press to rotate the screen clockwise by 90° for full-screen. Press screen to return to normal view. z Press to take a screenshot and save the picture to the “Photos” folder under Downloads.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 9.5 FM Radio The Headset needs to be plugged in for using the FM Radio. After inserting the headset, select FM Radio. Play, search, search channels automatically or manually, set background play on/off, and Loud Speaker on/off, storage path for recording, as shown on the display menus. 9.6 Schedule FM Recording This phone provides 4 FM recording schedules. Set your desired recording times in the display menus. The phone will start recording FM at the time you have scheduled.
verykool™ i280 User Manual z Camera settings: Set the camera parameters according to your personal preferences. z Image settings: Set the size and quality of the photo. z White Balance: Select different settings for different light sources when taking photos. z Scene mode: You can select auto or night scene mode. z Effect settings: Select various photo effects. z Wallpaper Frame: For taking photos to be used as the standby screen wallpaper.
verykool™ i280 User Manual taken and the pictures downloaded from a PC. 1. In entry list, press “Options” to choose the following operations: z View: to browse the selected pictures. z Browse Style: set the browse style to List or Matrix. z Send: set the selected picture as wallpaper, screen saver or the photo caller ID of a Contacts entry. You can also add it to a new MMS/Email, or send it to another compatible device via Bluetooth. z Rename: change the name of selected picture.
verykool™ i280 User Manual : Send the picture to another compatible device via Bluetooth. : Set the picture as wallpaper. : Delete the picture. : Back. 9.9 Sound Recorder Features such as Record, Play, Append, Send, Rename, Delete, Delete All and Settings can be accessed by pressing Left Soft Key. The default folder is the “Voice Recordings” folder under Downloads. 10. Settings 10.1 Phone Setup Display Settings: To set wallpaper, screen saver, the power on/power off animation.
verykool™ i280 User Manual the system will set the language based on your SIM card. Speed Dial: Enable or disable the speed dial function, and edit speed dial lists. Once set up, press and hold one key on the dial pad and the stored number will be dialed. Time & Date: Set up date, time and time format. Schedule Power On/Off: 4 times for auto On/Off can be set, default is off. Greeting Text: Shows a greeting text when the phone is powered on. The greeting text can be edited. Default is off.
verykool™ i280 User Manual z Webcam: Use this phone as a web camera (requires installation of the webcam driver). Light Setting: LCD Backlight: Setup Brightness of LCD Backlight and Time. 10.2 User Profiles There are 6 user profiles: General, Meeting, Outdoor, Indoor, Headset, and Bluetooth. Choose Profiles: Choose different profiles for different situations and set up distinct ringtones, vibration and volume. When different ringtones are needed, choose the profile that best matches your situation.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Customize each profile: Tone Setup: Individual settings for Incoming Call, Alarm, Power On, Power Off, Message Tone and Keypad Tone. z Alert Type: Ring, Vibrate Only, Vibrate and Ring, Vibrate then Ring, None. (“None” means the phone will alert with light only, without sound and vibration.) z Ring Type: Single, Repeat, and Ascending. Volume: Setup separately for Ring Tone and Key Tone. Connect Notice: Remind you that the incoming call has been connected.
verykool™ i280 User Manual z From the standby screen, press z Press and hold mode, press z Phone to open the dial pad. on the dial pad to switch to Vibrate again to restore original mode. will switch into headset mode when a headset is plugged into phone. z Phone should be set to Meeting or Indoor mode when in more silent areas. 10.3 Call Setup Caller ID: Decide whether to display or hide your phone number on your outgoing calls, default set by network.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Land Mobile Network). z Incoming Calls: Call barring All Calls while Roaming. z Cancel All: To cancel all settings, a password is required. z Change Barring PW: To change the password for call barring. The old password (provided by your network provider) is required. Call Time Reminder: Set up the method and reminder time in the calling process. Call Time Display: Set up whether to display the call time during a call.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 10.5 Security Setup This menu allows you to establish security items for your phone, to prevent the illegal use of your phone or SIM card. Refer to SIM and Phone Lock below. SIM Lock: z When switching the phone on, the PIN lock password input will be required, otherwise the SIM card will not be recognized. z When activated, the correct PIN Code needs to be entered. If you enter the wrong PIN three times, you will need a PUK Code (individual unlock code) to unlock the phone.
verykool™ i280 User Manual numbers except those in the Accept List. Reject Unknown Call: Rejects calls without Caller ID. Fixed Dial: Set fixed dial On/Off; the list of fixed dials can be edited with a PIN2 code. Change Password: you can change the PIN, PIN2 and lock passwords of the phone. (needs to be supported by the network) Note: The default password is 0000; you should change the password. The PIN Code depends on your service provider. 10.
verykool™ i280 User Manual You can connect wirelessly to other compatible devices with Bluetooth technology. Compatible devices may include hands-free Bluetooth devices, Bluetooth-compatible PCs or other Bluetooth phones. Via a Bluetooth connection, you can exchange images, music and sound clips, video clips, and vCards or vCalendars. The usage of Bluetooth may discharge the phone’s battery more quickly than normal usage.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Your computer must support Bluetooth HID Profile. z My Device: You can select this option to view the previously paired devices. All paired devices will be listed here to enable you to have the following operations: connect, disconnect, rename, delete, delete all, service record and search new device. To search for a new device, select Options > Search New Device.
verykool™ i280 User Manual required when transmitting files between your phone and other devices or when the phone is connected to other devices as the FTP server (that is sharing files with other devices via FTP) Audio path: To choose the call voice through the phone or the BT headset. FTP setting: Set the share your phone’s folders and the access permissions of other Bluetooth devices. z About: Shows information on using Bluetooth.
verykool™ i280 User Manual automatically disconnected after the transmission is completed. 10.7 Phone Info View or edit the number and name of this mobile phone. You can also view the IMEI. 10.8 Restore Factory Settings Some function settings can be reset to factory settings by this option. This function requires the correct password to be executed. The factory password is preset to 0000.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Check the battery charge level. Cannot connect to the network Weak signal, move where the signal is strong and try again. Outside network provider coverage area. SIM card is not activated, contact your network provider.
verykool™ i280 User Manual FAQ Causes and solutions Phone message shows Check SIM Card (insert SIM card), when verify that the SIM card is inserted correctly. powered on Locked. Automatic lock function is enabled, password must be entered before using. Enter PIN. SIM Lock is activated, PIN Code must be entered. (PIN Code attached to the SIM card must be entered on first usage). Enter PUK Code.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Check if you are trying to make calls during a busy time.
verykool™ i280 User Manual FAQ Battery discharges quickly in standby mode Causes and solutions Standby time depends on the network system settings; If you are in a place with poor signal, your phone will aggressively seek network connections, and the standby time may be reduced. Please move to a place with better signal or turn your phone off in areas with poor signal. You may need to replace the battery with a new one. SIM Card failure Clean the surface of the SIM card. No SIM card installed.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Check validity of the SIM card. Check if there are any call limits set up. Check if fixed dial is enabled.
verykool™ i280 User Manual FAQ Causes and solutions Cannot receive calls Check whether phone is on and connected to the network. Verify your payments to your network provider are up to date. Check validity of the SIM card. Check if there are any call limits set up. Check if fixed dial is enabled. Cannot charge Check charger/cable connection. Move to an environment which is greater than -10℃ (22°F) or less than 50℃ (122°F).
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verykool™ i280 User Manual Note: If the above guide does not help you, please check: z The Model and serial number of the phone z Warranty z Details information of the problem you are having. Then contact your local distributor or Customer Service Center. VII Security Setup 1. SIM and Phone Lock Some access passwords are used in both the phone and the SIM card. These passwords can help prevent phone from being misused or accessed illegally. 1.
verykool™ i280 User Manual the phone, please change the password of the phone. Please keep a record of your password safe so that you don’t lose or forget it. 1.2 PIN Code The PIN Code (Personal Identification code) can prevent the SIM card from unauthorized use. Generally, the PIN Code will be provided with the SIM. If SIM Lock is enabled, the PIN Code needs to be entered for each start. If the incorrect PIN is entered three consecutive times, the PUK Code needs to be entered.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Codes. The PUK Code will be provided with the SIM card. If it was not provided to you, please contact your network provider for assistance. If the wrong PUK Code is entered ten consecutive times, the SIM card will be permanently locked. You will have to contact your network provider for a new SIM. PUK Codes cannot be changed. If lost you need to contact your network provider. 1.
verykool™ i280 User Manual for use. The password can be obtained from your service provider. 2. Health and safety information 2.1 Battery Don’t short circuit batteries, as they may be damaged and generate excessive heat. Do not store the phone or battery in a high temperature location or near a fireplace that may cause it to explode. You should return old batteries to the service center or dispose of them to recycling centers. Warning： If the battery is damaged, do not touch the contents inside.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a hands-free kit with an external antenna is available. Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Use of cellular phones on board an aircraft may cause interference to the aircraft's navigational system.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Note: Please check if the phone is set to power on automatically, and make sure it does not power on while on board an aircraft. 2.3 Usage environment You should comply with any special regulations wherever you are, and stop using your mobile phone when it may cause danger. When you connect your mobile phone to other devices, you should read the user manuals, read safety specification for details, and never connect incompatible devices.
verykool™ i280 User Manual recommends that a minimum separation of six (6) inches (15cm) be maintained between a cellular phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. z Some digital mobile phones including your phone may interfere with some hearing aids. For more information, contact the device manufacturer. Hearing Aids Some digital mobile phones may interfere with some hearing aids. For more information contact the device manufacturer.
verykool™ i280 User Manual chemical products such as detergents for cleaning. Your phone creates an electromagnetic field. Don’t place near electrical equipment that uses magnetic storage such as computer disks. Using the phone near the TV, phone, radio or PC can cause RF interference and affect the performance of the phone. Don’t place your phone under direct sunlight to avoid overheating. Always treat your phone with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free environment.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
verykool™ i280 User Manual the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station, the lower the output power. Before a phone model is available for sale to the public in the U.S. and Canada, it must be tested and certified by the FCC that it does not exceed the limits established by each government for safe exposure.
verykool™ i280 User Manual For body-worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when the handset is positioned a minimum of 15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the handset. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
verykool™ i280 User Manual from that to which the receiver is connected. z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. 4. Definition of Terms The following terms are used in the manual. Call Limitation Limit the outgoing and incoming calls. Call Forwarding Forward an incoming call to another mobile phone or telephone. Call Holding Hold another call when receiving and making a Call; switch them if necessary.
verykool™ i280 User Manual International Standard of Cellular mobile communication can ensure compatibility between different network providers. Establish conference calls that allow up to 5 participants simultaneously. Roaming Use mobile phone outside of local service area SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card) SIM cards contain a CMOS chip, which contains information of (network information, and users’ individual data).
verykool™ i280 User Manual Voice Mail Server Computer answering service: It will automatically answer your phone (your own voice can be used), send greetings and record information when you cannot answer a call. Other GPRS EDGE WAP FDN General Packet Radio Service Enhanced Data rate for GSM Evolution Wireless Application Protocol Fixed Dialing Number International Mobile Equipment Identification code, IMEI which consists of 15 digits, each mobile phone has a unique IMEI number.
