verykool™ i280 User Manual ™ i280 Mobile verykool verykool™ Phone User Manual Improvements and changes to this guide due to typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to the programs and/or equipment, may be made by verykool™ USA, Inc. at any time without notice.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Contents I Safety Information............................................................................7 II Before Using Your Phone................................................................9 1. verykool™ i280 Mobile phone layout...................................... 10 1.1 Phone Front....................................................................... 10 1.2 Phone Rear........................................................................ 11 1.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 4.2 To dial international numbers............................................26 4.3 To insert a pause when dialing (for extensions)................ 26 4.4 Using speed dial................................................................ 29 4.5 Fixed Dialing.....................................................................29 4.6 SIM Card Location Dialing...............................................30 4.7 To dial from Contacts.....................................................
verykool™ i280 User Manual 5.5 To import/export Contact entries.......................................37 5.6 To set Caller Group........................................................... 38 V Menu Functions............................................................................ 39 1. Menu Tree.................................................................................39 2. Messages...................................................................................44 2.1 SMS......................
verykool™ i280 User Manual 7.5 World clock....................................................................... 55 7.6 Calculator.......................................................................... 55 7.7 Unit Converter...................................................................55 7.8 Currency Converter...........................................................56 7.9 Health................................................................................ 56 7.10 Stopwatch.......................
verykool™ i280 User Manual 10.5 Security Setup................................................................... 72 10.6 Connection Setup.............................................................. 74 10.7 Phone Info......................................................................... 77 10.8 Restore Factory Settings....................................................77 VI TROUBLE SHOOTING............................................................. 77 VII Security Setup..............................
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 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. Professional service Must be installed or maintained by trained personnel.
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 stateof-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 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 all logs as dialed, received and missed 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.
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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 Icon Description The phone has detected the microSD card Earphones are plugged in The Alarm clock has been set and activated Phone lock is activated You have a missed call You have an unread voice message in the voice mailbox The stopwatch is counting Chat room 1 is in use Chat room 2 is in use Bluetooth is activated Indicates the current profile: The alert is set to Ring The alert is set to Vibration Only The alert is set to Vibrate and Ring The alert is set to Vibrate then Rin
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 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 4. Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot: � Place the SIM card’s metal contact point face down, match to the correct contact position in the SIM slot. � To remove the SIM card, gently press and slide card out from the SIM slot. 5. Insert the battery: � Match the battery’s metal contact points with the corresponding spring pins in the battery slot, then press the battery down into position. 6.
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 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. � Operations such as plugging/unplugging the USB cable/charger/earphones/memory card can unlock the keypad and screen directly. � The keypad and the screen also can be unlocked by some events such as a new message box, or an alarm.
verykool™ i280 User Manual cable/charger/earphones/memory card can unlock the keypad and screen directly. � The keypad and the screen also can be unlocked by some events such as a new message box, or an alarm. Note: � When the screen is locked, nothing happens if you touch it. � The touch keypad is visible only when the screen is unlocked. In unlocked status, only on standby and on the main menu screen, the three touch keys on the top can respond to a key press.
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 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. 4 To switch between eng/Eng/ENG, press , and . : The input letters are all in lowercase.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 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 . Input uppercase/lowercase letter in English or Spanish 1. Press the keypad to input your desired letters. 2. Press to type the next single character in uppercase. 3. Press or to enable or disable CAPS lock. Numeric input 1. Press to switch to Numeric (Digits) Keyboard. 2.
verykool™ i280 User Manual connection; therefore the signal intensity can often be improved by moving a small distance. Note: � In any region where digital GSM networks are used, you may have emergency call service when you are within network range (find out by checking network signal intensity on the top left corner of the mobile phone’s display screen).
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 Press and hold to delete the last digit if the number is incorrect.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Note: � 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 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. After a pause, the phone will then dial the extension number automatically. The length of the pause depends on the number of P's.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 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 Note: � 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. � The 1 key is preset to Voice Mailbox. 4.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 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. 3. Press to display the entry corresponding to the memory location. 4. Press or press the SEND key to dial the number. Note Note: If you input a location serial number outside the storage range of SIM card or exceed the allowable numeration (1-999) of the phone, the phone will not find any entry.
verykool™ i280 User Manual caller’s phone number, the related contact information will be displayed. During incoming calls, answer by pressing the SEND key. If current Answer Mode is set to “Side Keys to unlock+Send key”, during an incoming call, the screen will lock automatically. Press the SIDE UP/DOWN key to unlock, then you can execute the following operations: � “Silence”: Turn off the ring/vibration. � “Answer” or SEND key: Answer the call. � END key: Reject the call.
verykool™ i280 User Manual You can define the phrases of template list, such as “I am busy, will call you back soon”. 4.10 To adjust the volume during a call Volume can be adjusted with the SIDE UP/DOWN keys. 4.11 To mute during a call During a call, you can prevent the other party from hearing you: Options > Mute > On/Off 4.12 To search for a phone number during a call You can search for a phone number from Contacts during a call: Options > Contacts 4.
verykool™ i280 User Manual telephone, but not any extensions of a fixed telephone: Menu� Settings� Call Setup� Call Divert 4.15 To restrict calls (Call Blocking/Barring) This function is a GSM network service and can restrict outgoing and incoming calls selectively. If you need to change the Call Barring settings, please contact your network operator to obtain the password for enabling this service. Menu� Settings� Call Setup� Call Barring 4.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Answer Answer.. If you answer the new call, the first call will be held and you will hear the hold alert sound. � To switch between calls: Press SEND key or select Options > Swap Swap. � To end a selected call: Select Options > End Single Single. � To end the current call: Press END key. � To end both calls: Select Options > End All All. 4.17 Three-party Calling Three-party Calling, also called a multiparty call or a conference call, is a service based on call waiting.
verykool™ i280 User Manual form a conference. 4. Continue to dial new numbers, and repeat the steps above to add more parties to the conference. � During a conference call, you can select Options > Split to 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.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 2. To filter by contact name, enter the first few letters of the contact’s name. All the matching entries will be shown as you type: � 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.
verykool™ i280 User Manual You may set the number of columns in Contacts� Settings � 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 View, Edit Edit, Delete Delete, Copy (to another storage location, e.g. SIM�phone), Move Move, Duplicate (create a duplicate in the same storage location), Send SMS SMS, Send MMS MMS, Send Email Email, and Send vCard vCard. 5.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 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. 5.6 To set Caller Group Enter Contacts, and then select “Caller Group” to access. This phone provides 5 kinds of groups: Friends, Family, VIP, Business and Others, with various icons and group-specific ring tones. Select the group to be set. You can select group members from the entries stored in the phone memory only.
verykool™ i280 User Manual V Menu Functions 1.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Main Menu 2 Fun 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 40
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 41
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 5 Headset 6 Bluetooth 9 Settings Second-level menu 42
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 Message, Inbox Inbox, Outbox utbox, Drafts Drafts, Template and Message Settings Settings. Write Message 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”: � Send: This option will send the SMS directly if you have already selected a recipient.
verykool™ i280 User Manual � Insert PHB Number: To select a contact from Contacts and insert its number in current SMS. � Insert PHB Name: To select a contact from Contacts and insert the name in current SMS. � 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. Inbox Inbox:: By default, all received short messages are saved to the Inbox automatically.
verykool™ i280 User Manual View, � In the message list, press Left Soft Key to choose the View Delete Delete, Multi Delete Delete, Delete All operations. � While browsing a message, flick left or right to browse the previous or next message. You can also choose the following operations in the options menu: Send Send, Forward Forward, Delete Delete, Use Number Number, Use URL and Use Email Address Address. Drafts: Messages that failed to send and those saved during editing are stored in Drafts.
verykool™ i280 User Manual SC Address: Set the default SMS center code. Valid Period: Select the retention time the messages will be stored in the SMS center. Delivery Report: Requires a status report to verify whether a message has been delivered (depends on the network). Memory Status: Displays memory usage and capacity in the SIM card and the phone memory. Preferred Storage: Set the default location for saving the created or edited messages. 2.
verykool™ i280 User Manual recipients. � Subject: Input the title/topic. � Edit Content: Edit the content of the MMS, such as pictures, sounds, videos, bookmark texts or other attachments. � Select “Add Slide After” /“Add Slide Before” / “Delete Slide” to add or delete pages. � Select “Preview” to preview the composed MMS. 2. After editing, choose “Done” for the following operations: Send Only, Save and Send, Save to Drafts, Save as Template, Send Options and Exit.
verykool™ i280 User Manual the MMS function. 2.3 Email The Email menu includes 8 options: Send and Receive Receive, Write Email Email, Inbox Inbox, Unsent Unsent, Sent Sent, Drafts Drafts, Template and Email Profile Profile. To access email, you must first set-up Email Account (s) to use this feature. You must also be able to connect to GPRS.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 2.4 Chat This function allows you to chat with a contact via SMS. If the receiver’s mobile phone does not support the chat function, the chat messages you send will be received as common SMS. 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.
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 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. You can select one number to dial or check specific info through Call History in the options menu.
verykool™ i280 User Manual the following operations: � Delete: Delete current item. � Save to Contacts: Store phone number in Contacts. � Dial: Return the call. � Edit: The number can be edited before saving in Contacts so that it will be convenient for some numbers with Area Codes. � Send SMS: Send a short message. � Send MMS: Send a multimedia message. Delete Call Log: Choose to delete Missed Calls, Dialed Calls or Received Calls individually or Delete All.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 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. Note: The settings are all related to the SIM card; please consult your network service provider for more details. You can complete the setup process with their help. 7. Tools 7.1 E-Book Please first create a folder named “eBooks” under Downloads and then download “.txt” or “.
verykool™ i280 User Manual All and Send Add Add, Edit Edit, Delete Delete, Delete DeleteAll Send. You can edit memos as displayed on the screen, and set clock options and reminder styles. 7.4 Alarm clock Up to 5 alarm clocks can be set. Open one or all as required (default as off); setup on/off, alarm time, repeat mode and Snooze options (Mins) for each clock separately. The alert ringtone and alert type for alarm clock will use the relevant settings in User Profile. 7.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 2. Enter the value of the unit you want to convert from. The phone will show the result automatically. 7.8 Currency Converter This function allows you to make simple conversions between different currencies: 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.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Split timing: Suitable for timing up to 20 people. Lap timing: Suitable for timing one person for up to 20 laps. View record: View the split time and lap time data. nWay stopwatch: Multi-way stopwatch is used for timing sports. Press the corresponding arrows (up, down, left, right) to activate the subtiming. 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.
verykool™ i280 User Manual AMR, WAV, AWB, AIF, AAC and MP3. Ring Tone files can be set as rings 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: � Open: Open folders and files. � Create Folder: Create a new folder.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 9.1 Audio Player The 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 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 Setup:: 1. Set whether to display the Spectrum visualizer. 2. Set whether to display Lyrics. The lyrics can be displayed when a song is played by placing an LRC (lyrics) document in the same folder as the song.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 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). View the track information information:: In the playlist screen, select a track and select Options > Detail Detail.
verykool™ i280 User Manual � Press the screen to display the controls: � Press / or press SIDE UP/DOWN key to adjust the volume. � Press � Press / to switch channels. to capture the screen and save the picture to the folder “Photos” under the Downloads. � Press to begin recording. During recording, press to pause. Press “Back” to stop. � Press / to close or open audio play. � Channel List: View and edit the channel list. � Auto search: Auto search for channels.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 9.3 Video Recorder With this function you can easily create your own video clips. � On the view finder screen, the available operations are: : Digital zoom. : Exposure compensation. : Begin recording. : Pause. : Setting. : Back to camera menu. � The Video Recorder settings include: � Run VideoPlayer: Switch to the Video Player. � Camcorder Settings: Set White Balance, EV, Night Mode, Banding.
verykool™ i280 User Manual format. Place videos in the “Movies” folder under Downloads so that the phone can find them. � In the option menu of entry list, features include: � Play: Play video. � Send: Send video file via MMS, E-mail or Bluetooth. � Rename: Change the file name. � Delete: Delete the current file. � Delete All Files: Delete all files. � Sorting: Sort files by Name, Type, Date or Size. � Storage: Select whether to look in the phone or memory card.
verykool™ i280 User Manual select BT Stereo Headset. 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.
verykool™ i280 User Manual personal preferences. � Image settings: Set the size and quality of the photo. � White Balance: Select different settings for different light sources when taking photos. � Scene mode: You can select auto or night scene mode. � Effect settings: Select various photo effects. � Wallpaper Frame: For taking photos to be used as the standby screen wallpaper. � Storage: Select the location for storing the photos, phone or memory card.
verykool™ i280 User Manual � Browse Style: set the browse style to List or Matrix. � 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. � Rename: change the name of selected picture. � Delete: delete the selected picture. � Delete All: delete all pictures. � Sorting: sort all the pictures by different properties.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 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. Enable or disable the display of date and time, operator’s name and analog clock.
verykool™ i280 User Manual � Greeting Text: Shows a greeting text when the phone is powered on. The greeting text can be edited. Default is off. � Flight Mode: Flight Mode is used to make sure safety on plane, and it can be set as three models: Normal Mode, Flight Mode and Query When Power On. � Handwriting: Choose the reaction time and the color of the handwriting pen. � Cable: � Mass Storage: Use this phone as a USB storage device (in power-off status), just as how you use a USB disk.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 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. � General: Medium ring/alert as default mode. � Meeting: Vibration/alert as default mode. � Outdoor: The maximum volume, vibration + ring/ alert as default mode. � Indoor: Low ring/alert as default mode. � Headset: Earphones as default. � Bluetooth: Bluetooth as default.
verykool™ i280 User Manual screen or pressing touch keys); � Answer Mode: You can select to answer calls by pressing SEND Keys, or using the SIDE keys to unlock at first, and then answer the call by pressing the SEND key. When using the Headset, Auto Answer can be selected. The phone will answer the incoming call automatically. After Customization, choose “Activate” to select the current configuration. Instruction Instruction:: You can quickly switch user profiles on your phone.
verykool™ i280 User Manual � Call Divert: Can be set to call forward unconditional or call forward conditional. � Call Barring (Call Blocking): needs to be supported by the Network provider. When this feature is active, the phone can only dial the numbers that are stored on the allow list. � Outgoing Calls: Call Barring for All Calls, International Calls, International Calls Except To Home PLMN (Public Land Mobile Network). � Incoming Calls: Call barring All Calls while Roaming.
verykool™ i280 User Manual the network. � Preferred Networks: Set up the preferred networks. � GPRS Connection: Set to always connect or when needed. 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: � When switching the phone on, the PIN lock password input will be required, otherwise the SIM card will not be recognized.
verykool™ i280 User Manual is activated, the phone will reject calls from all 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 Note:: The default password is 0000; you should change the password. The PIN Code depends on your service provider. 10.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 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. � You can choose the following Bluetooth operations in the options menu: � Power: To activate and deactivate Bluetooth.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 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 Device. � Active Device: All Bluetooth devices at connecting will be shown in this list. Users can choose any one of the devices to disconnect it.
verykool™ i280 User Manual � About: Shows information on using Bluetooth. The device name, the device address and the supported services will be displayed. � Send objects through Bluetooth: After you select to send files through Bluetooth, your phone will automatically search for available Bluetooth devices. Select the target device in the list and begin data transmission. The Bluetooth will be automatically disconnected after the transmission is completed.
verykool™ i280 User Manual VI TROUBLE SHOOTING Before contacting after-sales support, please first perform these simple tests to help you resolve problems more quickly. FAQ Causes and solutions Cannot power On � Press the Power Key for more than 2 seconds. � Check whether the battery is correctly inserted, otherwise insert again and try powering on. � Check the battery charge level. Cannot connect to � Weak signal, move where the signal is the network strong and try again.
verykool™ i280 User Manual FAQ Causes and solutions shows � Check SIM Card (insert SIM card) card), Phone message when powered on verify that the SIM card is inserted correctly. � Locked Locked. Automatic lock function is enabled, password must be entered before using. PIN. SIM Lock is activated, PIN � Enter PIN Code must be entered. (PIN Code attached to the SIM card must be entered on first usage). � Enter PUK Code Code.
verykool™ i280 User Manual FAQ Causes and solutions Battery discharges � Standby time depends on the network quickly in standby mode 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.
verykool™ i280 User Manual FAQ Causes and solutions receive � Check whether phone is on and connected Cannot calls 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).
verykool™ i280 User Manual Note Note: If the above guide does not help you, please check: � The Model and serial number of the phone � Warranty information � Details 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 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. After correctly entering the PUK code you must enter a new PIN Code and confirm the new PIN code again. 1.
verykool™ i280 User Manual provider for a new SIM. PUK Codes cannot be changed. If lost you need to contact your network provider. 1.5 PUK2 Code PUK2 Code (Personal Unlocking Code2) is provided with the SIM card, it is used for unlocking PIN2 Codes. If the wrong PUK2 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. The PUK2 Code cannot be changed. If the PUK2 Code is lost, please contact your network provider. 1.
verykool™ i280 User Manual batteries to the service center or dispose of them to recycling centers. Warning Warning： If the battery is damaged, do not touch the contents inside. If you have touched it for any reason, rinse thoroughly, and if necessary consult your doctor. 2.2 Vehicle Use � Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use hands-free solutions. We recommend that you use a hands-free device intended for use with your phone.
verykool™ i280 User Manual Note 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 potential interference with the pacemaker. � 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. � Other medical treatments If using any other personal medical device, determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 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 dustfree environment. Note Note: Please refer to a verykool™ authorized service center for any technical maintenance of your phone. 3. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure and SAR This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
verykool™ i280 User Manual equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
verykool™ i280 User Manual 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. Call Waiting Notify user another call is coming while first call is in progress. Line Identification Service (show incoming call) The user can view the phone number of incoming call and hide or display user’s phone number on other party’s phone.
verykool™ i280 User Manual removing the battery. SMS (Short Message Service) Network service function that allows you to send messages to other mobile phones or receive messages without making a phone call.
