Contents Welcome Thank you Important safety information Emergency calls 2 2 3 Getting started and everyday use Preparing your phone Making and answering calls Your Phonebook 4 10 14 ted tar s g ttin Ge d an M Messages Voice mail Text messages 18 19 e us ay d y er ev Sp ea lf a i ec Special features Utilities Phone security features Network features 28 32 33 Preventing and solving problems Care and maintenance Troubleshooting A700 Approved Accessories Index 39 42 43 44 g tin en v e Pr d an
Welcome Thank you Impor tant safety information Important 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. Please read the following notes to enable safe and efficient use of your mobile telephone.. This guide is divided into four main chapters, each marked by the tabs shown along the edge of each page for quick location.
Emergency calls 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.
Getting started and everyday use Preparing your phone Inserting your smart (SIM) card 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. 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.
Installing and charg ing the charging battery To install the battery: 1 Insert the base of the battery pack into the slot in the back of the phone. 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. 2 Press the top of the battery to the phone so that it locks into place.
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), Note: The initial charge of the battery should be an overnight charge or at least a minimum of six hours.
Switching on and off Setting the time and date To switch your phone on and off: ON Press and release (. 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. OFF Press and hold ( for 3 seconds.
Customizing your phone Configure these settings to customize the phone to your needs. Change Language 1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, c to enter, 3 e to select the language, and c to enter, 1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, c to enter, 3 e to select Alert tones c to enter, 4 e to select the following: You can set the following: Display contrast • Deep silent – disables all alert and keypad tones.
• 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, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, c to enter, 3 e to select Vibration, c to enter, 4 e to set vibration mode ON (or OFF), c to 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 #.
Making and answering calls Your phone is ready to make and receive calls whenever a network name is shown on the display. Within this mini-section 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 .................................................................................. 10 Dialed incorrectly? .................................................................
To mute the microphone during a call: • Click c twice to switch mute on or off. Any key answer This feature allows you to answer incoming calls by pressing any key, except (. This can be useful when you want to take calls quickly without looking for the appropriate key. To enable (or disable) any key answer mode: 1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, c to enter, 3 e to select then Any Key Answer, c to enter 4 e to select ON (or OFF), c to apply.
To stop Auto redial attempts: • Press ( • Send message to – send an SMS text message to the number, Note: If you make any other use of the phone while Auto redial is on, it will cancel Auto redial. • Call number – dial the number, Viewing the Call Log Records of all dialed calls plus all incoming calls can be accessed using the Call log. Note: The number of calls stored depends upon your smart (SIM) card capacity. New calls replace records of the oldest calls.
Answering a second call Call Forwarding Your phone allows you to accept a second incoming call, providing that you have a subscription to Call Waiting with your network. For more details see Answering a call earlier in this mini-section or Conference calls in the Special features section.
• Status check – Discovers current setup logged with your network. 4 e to select Activate, Deactivate (to cancel an existing setup) or Status check (to discover current setup), c to proceed. 5 e to choose call type(s): Voice, Fax, Data or All. 6 e to select either Forward to voice mail or Other number. c to proceed. Store regular contact numbers in your Phonebook, with names, for quick dialing. When an incoming call is received from a stored number, the name is displayed before you answer the call.
are in the same country - see ‘Making International Call’ in the previous chapter for details on entering the required prefix(es), 2 c twice - display shows Enter name, 3 Enter the name using the keypad as outlined below, 4 c to save the completed entry in your Phonebook. To enter a name: 1 Press the keypad button that shows the required letter - the first one of the letters printed on the button will be displayed (other character choices for that button are shown at the top of the display).
Making a phonebook call 1 From standby, e to enter your Phonebook, • Edit name – allows the entry name to be changed, 2 Locate the required entry: • Send a message – send a text message to the number stored in the entry, • e through the list to locate, or • use the keypad to enter the first letter (press repeatedly until required letter is displayed in the lower right corner), then e to locate the entry, 3 ) to call.
• Capacity – shows Phonebook space available for new entries, • Emergency call – provides the standard network emergency call number.
Messages Voice mail Most networks provide an answering service (subscription charges may apply), which lets callers leave voice messages when: • your phone is switched off, or temporarily out of coverage, • you don’t answer, or • you’re engaged (unless you use a call waiting option). Your provider may set up the Voice mail service automatically, if not, you need to follow the steps given next. Within this mini-section Setting up voice mail ................................................................
Listening to voice mail Depending on your network and its configuration, you may be notified about new voice mail messages by a text message or by a call. You then need to instruct your phone to listen to the message(s): To hear your voicemail message(s): • Press and hold 1. If “Voice mail number not set” is displayed, then you have to set the voice mail number. See Setting up voice mail. Text messages Within this mini-section Text messages ..................................................................
• Information sent by the network to mobile phone users within a certain area. This is called cell broadcast and can include local information with relevance to your current vicinity. There may be network subscription charges for some services. When you create messages on your phone, they are sent to a centralized service centre using a special phone number supplied by your network. Once received at the service centre, the message is then transmitted over the network to your intended recipient.
• Send to a number entered on the keypad - enter the full number (including area code) of your recipient. 8 If you chose Save, the message will be stored ready to be sent at another time - access Drafts to send the message. If you chose Send, the message will be sent to your network, where attempts will be made to deliver it to your recipient.
• Punctuation characters - Use 0 and # to provide special characters: • 0 provides . , 0 ? ! ” : ; @ £ $ ¥ ( ) < > _ • # provides . # * + / - = & % • Max. characters - Each message can have a maximum of 160 characters (the counter x/160 in the lower left corner shows the characters used). • Phonebook entries - You can insert numbers stored in your Phonebook: 1 c to view message options, e to select Phonebook, c to enter, 2 e to select required Phonebook entry, c to insert.
• Type the word out in full using the normal method of multiple key presses to achieve the exact characters. • c to accept the entered word and return to the main message editor. This word is then added to My dictionary for future use. – When the message is complete: Send the message as normal. See step 5 of the section Creating text messages for further details.
2 e to Edit c to select. • ‘Edit word’ will appear at the top of the screen. Type in the new word using the keypad (discussed in ‘Enter text’ on page 21) • Then c to confirm and save. The save animation will be displayed and the user will return to the My dictionary sub-menu.. Deleting a word in My dictionary: 1 In the My dictionary sub-menu e to the word you wish to edit, c to select. 2 e to Delete c to select.
Message Options Inbox message options • Within a received message, c to view options, • Delete – remove the message from memory, • Reply – send a reply to the sender of the message, • Status inquiry – view network status and delivery information for the message, • Del. if not delivered – prevents continual message delivery retries by the service centre when the recipient is unavailable.
Message memory space options are available: Storage space for messages is limited (determined by your smart (SIM) card), therefore you are advised to delete as many messages as possible. The receipt of new messages may be affected if the storage becomes full, however, your phone will provide a warning.
Activating cell broadcast involves three main steps: • [1] Define your channel list, • [2] Switch each channel on, • [3] Enable the cell broadcast feature. Note: Monitoring cell broadcasts reduces standby battery time. [1] To define your channel list: Before you can receive cell broadcast information, you need to select which channel(s) to monitor.
Special features Utilities Within this mini-section Calculator ......................................................................................... 29 To use the calculator ........................................................... 29 Currency Converter .................................................................... 29 To configure the currency converter ........................... 29 To use the currency converter ....................................... 30 Calendar ...............................
Calculator Currency Converter To use the calculator: 1 From standby, c to enter the menu, Your phone includes a currency converter funtion within the Calculator. To use the converter, you first need to define a domestic currency (your home currency), a foreign currency and the exchange rate between the two.
• e to scroll through the list of countries, c to select the one that is highlighted, or 3 Displays shows Enter number, use the keypad to enter the amount to be converted, c to confirm. • Use the keypad to select the initial letter of your country - press the appropriate number key repeatedly until the required letter is displayed in the lower right corner of the display. The list will move to selected letter, then use e to scroll further and c to select the highlighted country.
3 e to choose an event type, c to enter, 4 e to choose the frequency, if applicable – Once, Daily, Weekly, Working days c to enter, 5 e to configure, if applicable, one or more timing details: Start time, Stop time, Date, 6 Use the keypad letters to type your comments, c to enter. Note: When an appointment or reminder entry is due, an alert will be sounded accompanied by the icon and a summary on the display.
Games* Changing your PIN or PIN2 codes To use the games: 1 From standby, c to enter the menu, Note: your PIN code must be enabled before it can be changed, you will be prompted to enable it if it is currently disabled. 2 e to select Extra, c to enter, 3 e to select Games, c to enter, 4 A selection of games are listed, e to select the required game. • For instructions on how to play the selected game, select the Help option.
Switching your PIN on (and off) Network features Note: Disabling your PIN code is not recommended. Network features are services that are provided by your network and fully supported by your phone. To switch your PIN code on (or off): 1 From standby, c to enter the menu, 2 e to select Settings, c to enter, 3 e to select Security, c to enter, 4 e to select Enable PIN (or Disable PIN), 5 Type the PIN code and c to enter.
Call barring Alternative networks .................................................................. 38 To change the network currently in use .................... 38 The preferred networks list ............................................. 38 To edit the preferred networks list ............................... 38 Call waiting Provides an alert, while you are in a call, when a second incoming call is received so that you can decide to take, call forward or decline it.
• Incoming calls:* • All – prevents all incoming calls, • When roaming – prevents all incoming calls when you are not registered with your home network (i.e. when roaming), • Status check – determines any current settings. 6 e to choose the required option, then c to confirm and c to activate, • Confirmation of the new setting will be received from your network. Conference calls Conference calls allow more than two people to talk in a common connection.
SIM toolkit functions Service dialing numbers Note: SIM toolkit functions are network and smart (SIM) card dependant. You may or may not be offered this service by your network provider. Note: Service dialing numbers are network and smart (SIM) card dependant. You may or may not be offered this service by your network provider. SIM toolkit functions typically provide specialized contact numbers as well as other custom options that are made available as menu options.
Withholding your number As standard, your phone number is transmitted as part of every call that you make and can be read by other mobile phone users and certain landline phones. If you don’t want your network to do this, you can withhold your number. Note: When you withhold your number and call a phone capable of displaying incoming numbers, the fact that you have withheld your number will be indicated to the called party.
Alternative networks When you are out of range of your normal (home) network, you may still be able to obtain service by connecting through an alternate network. This is most common when you are abroad, and your home network will have roaming agreements with many other networks, which your phone will automatically select if given a free choice. However, you may wish to guide your phone to use a different network and this feature allows you to do this.
Preventing and solving problems Care and maintenance Your phone is designed and manufactured to exacting standards and will provide reliable service provided it is treated with care – please follow the guidelines below. General care • Keep your phone and its accessories in a safe place away from small children. • Keep your phone in a cool dry place away from possible water damage or temperature extremes. • Avoid dusty or dirty environments that could damage the moving parts of your phone.
Radio Frequency Signals This Product meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. In USA FCC requirements: Part: 2.989/1057 Part 15. 107/109/207 Part 24.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Technical specifications • Weight: 70g, including the standard battery fitted. • Size: Main body dimensions: 102mm (h) x 43mm (w) x 17mm (d) • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Volume: Less than 70cc.
Troubleshooting If you experience a problem when using your phone, first try to solve the problem using the information below: Can’t switch the phone on • Battery may be drained. Charge it and check the charging indication in the display. • Battery contacts may be dirty. Clean the contacts on both the battery and the phone using a dry cloth. Switch the phone on and off a few times. • New replacement battery. Recharge the battery.
Calls not possible • Dialing error. Use the full national area code. Use the appropriate international prefix, if required. • New SIM fitted. Check for new restrictions. • Charge limit reached. Call your Service Provider, or use PIN 2 to reset. Certain calls not possible • Call restriction set. Your Service Provider may set restrictions. Cannot save in Phonebook • Call restriction set. Check the Phonebook restrictions. • Phonebook is full. Delete any entries you don’t need.
Index A Accessories 43 Alert tones 8 Any keys answer 11 Auto key lock 9 B Battery charging 6 saving / power conservation 8 installing / removing 5 safety information 39 Barred unbarring 34 C Calculator 29 Calendar 30 Call Barring 34 Call Forward 13 Call log viewing 12 Call timer 14 Call Waiting 34 Calls answering 10 ending 10 from Phonebook 16 44 Index list of dialed 12 list of missed 12 making 10 Can’t switch phone on 42 Care for your phone 39 Cell broadcast 26 Charging the battery 6 Conference calls
K O Key lock auto 9 manual 9 Options for Phonebook entries 16 for text messages 25 Reading text messages 24 Redial 11 L P S Language setting 8 Phonebook adding to 14, 15 entry options 16 making a call 16 PIN code changing 32 entering 7 switching on and off 33 PIN error 42 PIN2 code changing 32 Power saving 8 Predictive text 22 PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) 7, 33 Safety 2 Safety Information 2 Second call making and receiving 12 Security features 32 Settings alert tones 8 for call barring 34 for cal
T Text predictive input 22 typing in text messages 21 Text messages creating 20 reading 24 Time setting 7 Tones storing in Phonebook 17 Troubleshooting 42 Typing names in Phonebook 14, 15 Typing text in text messages 21 V Vibration alert 9 Voice mail listening to messages 19 setting up 18 Voice mail not working 43 W Withhold your number 37 46 Index
