AMOI Electronics 6711 GSM850 AND PCS1900 (Mobile Phone) User Manual

AMOI Electronics Co., Ltd. GSM850 AND PCS1900 (Mobile Phone) Users Manual

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Innovation makes
your dreams come true
Welcome to the user guide for the 6711
mobile phone. We are paving the way for
modern technology.
With a whole suit of keypad
operation system, the 6711
now gives you a fresh and
exciting level of enjoyment
from a mobile phone
By using Internet Explorer,
you can connect your phone
with Internet or network
applications, to keep closer
touch with the world all the
time. You can synchronise
your phone with PC to realize resource
synchronisation and transmission through
ActiveSync, so as to bring convenience to your
business work.
When you need to relax, play your favorite
music through Windows Media and take in a
game or two from the interesting selection on
board the 6711. Wherever you go, whatever
you do, keep the 6711 close and never skip a
beat.
Special features
„
Internet explorer P52
„
Built-in active Sync
to synchronise with
PC P57
„
Windows media
player P28
„
Supports Outlook
e-mail P41
„
Amusing games P91
„
Supports T-flash
card P10
„
Supports voice
notesP92
„
Calendar P47
„
2 mega pixel
camera P95
„
Supports video
capture P96
„
Supports Internet
sharing P106
„
Supports Speed
dial P112
„
Supports MMS P37
Declaration
the content of this guide. Amendments will be
made without prior notification.
Copyright: 2006 Amoi Electronic Co. Ltd
reserves all rights.
The is the user guide for the Amoi mobile
phone only and does not include an
introduction to this product’s software and
hardware configuration. The product and spare
parts vary according to region. For more details,
please contact an Amoi customer service
centre.
The content of this guide is protected by
Copyright Law. It is forbidden to copy, distribute,
publish or cite the content of this user guide, in
whatever form, without the authorisation of
Amoi Electronic Co. Ltd.
Bluetooth is the registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
JAVA is the registered trademark of Sun
Microsystems, Inc.
“are registered trade
“AMOI” and “
marks and belong to Amoi. They are protected
by law. The other products or company names
referred to in this guide are registered
trademarks, trademarks, or registered names
belonging to their owners.
Amoi has carefully and closely reviewed the
content of this user guide. Nevertheless, it is
possible that there are mistakes and omissions.
Amoi reserves the right to update and improve
any products described in this guide, as well as
Some functions referred to in this guide also
need the support of a network operator or
service provider. If you are unable to confirm
whether you will be able to use certain
functions or services with this phone, please
consult your network operator or service
provider.
The phone may include some commodities,
technology or software that is controlled by
export law, Chinese regulations and regulations
governed by other countries or areas.
In order to ensure your safety, please read the
“Safety Notice” and “Safety Precaution”.
Typographic conventions used in this user
guide include:
<>: shows function key;
““: shows important information on the phone
interface;
[ ]: shows the phone menus.
...................................................................11
Content
Battery power display .....................................12
Safety notice ................................................ IX
Power on/ off ..................................................12
1.Getting to know your phone......................1
Speed list operation ....Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
Your phone....................................................... 1
Front view of your phone.............................. 1
Using shortcut keys ........................................14
Side view of your phone............................... 1
3.Call Functions ...........................................16
Rear view of your phone .............................. 2
Making a call ..................................................16
Icon introduction......... Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
Making calls directly....................................16
Status icon ....................................................... 4
Program ........................................................... 5
2.Getting Started............................................9
Using your phone....... Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
Installing SIM card and battery......................... 9
Making an international call ................Fehler!
Textmarke nicht definiert.
Making two calls simultaneously (needs
network support).....Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
Making two calls simultaneously (this must be
supported by the network)Fehler! Textmarke
nicht definiert.
Battery charging............................................. 11
Making a conference call (this must be
supported by the network)Fehler! Textmarke
nicht definiert.
Using a travel charger to charge your phone
Making a call from contacts ................Fehler!
Installing T-flash card ..................................... 10
Textmarke nicht definiert.
Creating a speed dial for a contact .... Fehler!
Textmarke nicht definiert.
5.Input Modes .............................................. 24
Making a call from call history............ Fehler!
Textmarke nicht definiert.
Character input mode..................................... 24
Switching input modes ................................... 24
Making a call from SMS/MMS............ Fehler!
Textmarke nicht definiert.
Numeric input mode ....................................... 25
Making an urgent call.......Fehler! Textmarke
nicht definiert.
6.Menu Use .................................................. 27
Dialing a voice mail Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
Scrolling to enter menu function ................. 27
Answering or rejecting an incoming call. Fehler!
Textmarke nicht definiert.
Ending a call .......... Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
Call functions ................................................. 22
4.Call HistoryFehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
Call list ....... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
Options in call list....... Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
Saving call history numberFehler! Textmarke
II
nicht definiert.
Assistant function ........................................... 25
Entering menu................................................ 27
Entering a menu by using shortcuts ........... 27
7.AT&T Music............................................... 28
Windows Media.............................................. 28
About the controls ...................................... 29
About the screens and menus.................... 29
Playback screen menu ............................... 30
Now playing screen menu .......................... 31
Library screen menu................................... 32
Player setting.............................................. 33
Shop music .................................................... 34
Outbox ........................................................45
Music ID ......................................................... 34
Inbox...........................................................45
Streaming music ............................................ 35
Sent item ....................................................45
Music videos .................................................. 35
Options ...........................................................45
The buzz ........................................................ 35
9.Calendar ....................................................47
Community..................................................... 35
Viewing calendar ............................................47
Music apps..................................................... 35
New appointment............................................48
8.Messaging .................................................37
Calendar settings............................................48
SMS/MMS...................................................... 37
10.AT&T Mall.................................................49
Editing a MMS............................................ 39
Media net home..............................................49
Editing a SMS ............................................ 41
Shop application .............................................49
Outlook e-mail................................................ 41
Shop games ...................................................49
Editing an e-mail ........................................ 42
Shop graphics ................................................50
New account .................................................. 43
Shop multimedia.............................................50
Folders ........................................................... 44
Shop tones .....................................................50
Delete items ............................................... 44
11.Media Net .................................................51
Drafts.......................................................... 45
12.Internet Explorer .....................................52
Inbox .......................................................... 45
Activating Internet explorer.............................52
III
The menu when Internet explorer is offline.... 53
ActiveSync error information .......................... 64
The menu when Internet explorer is online.... 54
14.Tasks ....................................................... 66
Options .......................................................... 55
The synchronisation task on PC..................... 66
General ...................................................... 56
Creating a task on the phone ......................... 67
Connections............................................... 56
The menu functions of tasks screen........... 67
Memory...................................................... 56
15.Contacts .................................................. 68
13.ActiveSync.............................................. 57
Viewing a contact ........................................... 68
Using ActiveSync ........................................... 57
Editing a contact............................................. 69
How to synchronise with PC ...................... 57
New contacts.................................................. 70
Synchronising with exchange server ......... 60
New SIM contacts .......................................... 70
Stopping synchronisation ........................... 60
Speed dials..................................................... 71
Synchronisation information .......................... 61
.Setting method .......................................... 71
Synchronising inbox................................... 61
Finding a contact............................................ 72
Synchronising schedule ............................. 62
Beaming a contact ......................................... 72
Synchronising through Bluetooth ............... 62
Transferring methods ................................. 72
Installing software in the phone.................. 62
Copying contacts between SIM card and the
phone ............................................................. 73
Solving the problems about connecting
ActiveSync ................................................. 62
IV
Copying SIM card contacts to phone.......... 73
Copying phone contacts to SIM card.......... 73
Clock & alarm .................................................79
Deleting a contact .......................................... 74
Date and time .............................................79
16.Settings ...................................................75
Alarm ..........................................................79
Phone............................................................. 75
Connections ...................................................80
Call barring................................................. 75
Wireless manager.......................................80
Call forwarding ........................................... 75
Beam ..........................................................81
Call options ................................................ 76
Bluetooth ....................................................81
Call waiting................................................. 76
Searching Bluetooth devices ......................82
Caller ID ..................................................... 76
Bluetooth partnerships................................83
Channels .................................................... 76
Bluetooth stereo headset............................83
Fixed dialing ............................................... 76
Sending files by using Bluetooth.................85
Networks .................................................... 77
Receiving files by using Bluetooth ..............85
Service dialing............................................ 77
Multiple network connection setting ............85
TTY mode .................................................. 77
Advance......................................................86
Sounds........................................................... 77
Security ..........................................................86
Ring tone:................................................... 77
Device lock .................................................87
Profiles ........................................................... 78
Enable SIM PIN ..........................................87
Display ........................................................... 78
Change PIN2 ..............................................87
Certificates................................................. 87
The functions during browsing ....................... 94
Remove programs ......................................... 88
Camera .......................................................... 95
Power management....................................... 88
Using the camera menu ................................. 96
Accessibility ................................................... 89
Video .......................................................... 96
Regional settings ........................................... 89
Mode .......................................................... 96
Owner information ......................................... 90
Brightness .................................................. 96
More .............................................................. 90
Resolution .................................................. 96
Phone information...................................... 90
Zoom .......................................................... 96
Backlight level............................................ 90
White balance............................................. 96
About ......................................................... 90
Flash .......................................................... 97
Error reporting............................................ 90
Full screen.................................................. 97
17.Games ..................................................... 91
Options....................................................... 97
18.Voice Notes............................................. 92
Capturing videos ............................................ 98
Recording voice notes ................................... 92
The storage location of photos and videos..... 98
Playing ....................................................... 92
The storage method of T-flash card ........... 98
19.Pictures &Videos.................................... 93
Viewing the stored photos and videos in
memory card .............................................. 99
Pictures.......................................................... 93
The functions in picture list ............................ 93
VI
20.Call History ........................................... 100
21.File Explorer..........................................103
Using speed dial .......................................112
Folder use .................................................... 103
27.SystemInfo ............................................114
My pictures............................................... 103
28.Accessories...........................................115
My sounds................................................ 103
Calculator .....................................................115
My videos ................................................. 103
Clear.............................................................115
UAContents.............................................. 103
Download agent............................................116
Folder operation........................................... 103
Task manager...............................................116
22.Good ......................................................105
29.Phone Maintenance ..............................118
23.Internet Sharing ....................................106
30.Troubleshooting....................................120
Activating Internet sharing............................ 106
The phone can’t be switched on...................120
Deactivating Internet sharing ....................... 108
The phone is switched off automatically .Fehler!
Textmarke nicht definiert.
24.Java........................................................109
25.SIM Manager ......................................... 110
SIM memory..................................................111
26.Speed Dial ............................................. 112
Creating a speed dial number for a contact
................................................................. 112
Creating a speed dial number for a menu 112
PIN/ PUK code lock ......................................121
Bad call quality ...........Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
Can’t answer a call .....Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
Can’t make a call ..........................................122
The call volume is too low ............................123
VII
The person you are calling cannot hear your
voice ............................................................ 123
PIN code Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
The incoming call doesn’t ring ..................... 123
PIN2 code ..............Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
The battery can’t be charged ....................... 124
PUK code ................................................. 129
Can’t display network................................... 125
PUK2 code .............Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
The phone does not recognise the memory card
..................................................................... 125
Browser can’t connect to Internet normally.. 126
Lack of space............................................... 126
31.Safety Precaution................................. 127
Usage environment...................................... 127
Medical devices ........................................... 127
Pacemaker............................................... 127
Hearing aids........... Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
Emergency calls .......................................... 127
Making an emergency callFehler! Textmarke
nicht definiert.
Password access......................................... 129
VIII
Note about charging the battery ............. Fehler!
Textmarke nicht definiert.
Battery information and care Fehler! Textmarke
nicht definiert.
Note about using spare partsFehler! Textmarke
nicht definiert.
Other safety information...... Fehler! Textmarke
nicht definiert.
Safety notice
Before using the phone, please read and follow
the rules below carefully. For the detailed
information, please refer to the “Safety
precaution” section on P.127
If you dial or answer a call while driving,
please use the hands-free device (e.g.
earphone, vehicle hands-free system,
phone hands-free system) or use your
phone after parking the vehicle.
The phone will interfere with the
communication network of a plane, so
please make sure your phone is switched
off during the flight.
All phones can be subject to interference,
which could affect its performance.
Please switch off your phone where you
see signs forbidding phone use. Such
signs can be found in medical centres or
establishments containing medical
equipment.
In order to ensure high performance and
avoid damaging the phone, please use the
original accessories and battery. Avoid
using products which are not compatible.
To avoid the risk of any explosion, please
switch off the phone at petrol stations and
places which are near fuel, chemical
solvent or other dangerous substances.
In order to avoid the risk of explosion,
please switch off your phone in areas
where there could be a risk of explosion
and in areas where you are asked to
switch off bidirectional radios. Pay
attention and adhere to any rules and
regulations concerning mobile phone use.
Please neither burn the phone battery nor
use it as ordinary rubbish, as this could
endanger life and damage to the
environment. Please obey the
environmental policy of the local
government and dispose of and recycle
them in time.
If you need to connect your phone to other
devices, please read the user guide
IX
carefully to ensure the procedure is carried
out safety.
Keep small parts (e.g. SIM card) out of the
reach of children to prevent batteries from
being swallowed or causing other dangers.
Please back up the important information
of phone and be sure to have a second
copy in case data is lost from your phone.
SOS
Make sure the phone is switched on and
has service coverage before inputting the
emergency number. Press the call key for
your position to be located. Please don’t
end call unless told to do so.
Cautions:
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this mobile phone
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 one or more of measures
listed below to clear the interference:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Any unapproved changes or modifications by
the party responsible for compliance might
infringe the user’s authority to operate this
mobile phone.
Attention: 1. Please send used li-ion batteries to
This mobile phone may generate radio
frequency energy, which, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
the dustbin.
appropriate disposal locations or return them to
our company. Do not dispose of the batteries in
2. For body worn operation this phone has been
tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines
when used with an accessory that contains no
metal and that positions the handset a minimum
of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with
FCC RF exposure guidelines
Statement: This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
XI
Getting to know your phone
1.
Getting to know your phone
Side view of your phone
Your phone
Front view of your phone
Getting to know your phone
Rear view of your phone
profile, and icons of programmes that you have
frequently-used. You can open a programme
directly by selecting its icon and pressing
™ To access the Home screen from anywhere,
press
™ To access the Home screen display,
including the background, select [Start→
Settings→More→Display→Home Screen].
The Home screen is mainly made up of five
parts, shown as the below figure:
Caution:
As for the shortcut keys operation of the above keys,
please refer to “Using Shortcut Keys” on P14
The Home screen
The Home Screen displays important
information, such as upcoming appointments,
status indicators, the current time, date and
Getting to know your phone
Area
Function
Status Bar
Indicates your phone’s
current status, such as the
battery and signal strength.
For more details about status
icons, please see the next
page.
Shortcut
Bar
Shows ten recently-used
programs. You can press
/ to select one of them and
open it directly from the home
screen.
Information
Display
Area
Shows some relative
information of phone,
including: the network service
provider, current time and
date, recent appointments
and reminds, user profiles
and etc.. Xpress Mail allows
you to access data while on
the go via your smart phone.
to select your
Press /
desired option and press
to speed enter the
corresponding function.
Start Menu
Press
to open the start
menu and switch to a
program
Function
Key Bar
to open
Press
[Contacts]
Getting to know your phone
Status icon
:Icon
Function description
Signal Strength: Represents
the current network signal.
You are out of a service area
Battery Status: Represents the
level of your battery.
Low Battery : Displays when there
is little battery power
Get charging
Switch off phone function: The
phone functions are turned off if
needed but you can still use the
other functions: such as Camera,
Calendar, Games, Windows Media
and etc.
Alarm Clock: Appears when the
alarm clock is activated.
No SIM card inserted
Appears during in call.
Speakerphone on
Microphone muted
Ringer off: Appears when the
profile is set as [Headset]. For
more details, please see” Profile
Mode” on P79.
Vibrate call alert: Appears when
the profile mode is set as
[Conference].
Call holding
Call forwarding
Getting to know your phone
Missed call icon appears in [ Call
History] menu
Outgoing call
Incoming call
Missed call icon appears on the
home screen.
New email or text message
New voice message
Program
The following table lists icons of the
programmes that are already installed on your
phone.
Icon
Name
AT&T
Music
Messaging
Lets you send and
receive SMS, MMS
and Email.
GPRS available
GPRS connected
Data call in progress
Introduction
Lets you play video
and audio files
stored on the phone
or network and get
other music related
services.
Bluetooth
Getting to know your phone
Calendar
Keeps track of your
appointments and
creates meeting
requests.
AT&T Mall
Lets you enjoy
multi-functional and
convenient AT&T
services.
Media Net
Lets you launch on
the browser to AT&T
media net.
Internet
Explorer
Allows you to browse
Web and WAP sites
and download new
programs and files
from the Internet
Active Sync
Synchronises
information between
your phone and PC
Tasks
Keeps track of tasks
Contacts
Keeps track of
contacts information
Settings
Personalises your
phone to suit the way
you use it.
Games
Lets you play two
games: Bubble
Breaker and Solitaire
come with your
phone.
Voice Notes
Allows you to make
short voice
recordings.
Pictures&
Videos
Lets you to browse
pictures, captured
photos and videos
on your phone or a
Getting to know your phone
memory card.
Call History
Keeps track of all
phone calls made,
received and missed
File
Explorer
Lets you organize
and manage files on
your phone or a
memory card.
Good
Allows you to get
real-time
synchronisation of
AT&T company
email, calendar,
contacts and more.
Internet
Sharing
You can wireless
online by using
Modem function
Java
Lets you download
and install
Java-based
applications, such as
games and tools on
your phone.
SIM
Manager
Speed Dial
Lets you to manage
the contacts that are
stored on your SIM
card and your phone.
You can also use
this program to copy
or delete contacts
between your SIM
card and your phone.
Lets you create
speed dial entries for
dialing frequently
-called phone
numbers or for
frequently-accessed
programs.
Getting to know your phone
SystemInfo
Lets you to view the
memory status of the
system.
Accessories
Check here for a
calculator wireless
modem and more,
Getting Started
2.
Getting Started
Before using the phone, please insert a SIM
card supplied by a network service provider.
The SIM card (Subscriber Identification Module)
includes phone number
and detailed
information of service items, and can be used
to store phone number and user information.
Caution:
SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by
scratching or bending, so be very careful when
inserting or removing the card. Please follow the
instructions of SIM card user guide provided by
the manufacturer and keep SIM card out of the
reach of children
(2) As shown in the following diagram, slide
the battery cover in the direction of the
bottom of the phone and then remove it
and battery.
(3) Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot
Press the card downwards while inserting
and make sure the card is facing the
correct way, as shown below (with the
contact point facing down).
Installing SIM card and battery
(1) Hold down
for several seconds to
switch off the phone.
Getting Started
(4) Make sure the battery contacts are facing
into the phone, and then push the other
side of the battery gently until it fixes itself
in the battery slot.
Warning:
Don’t insert or remove the SIM card when the
phone is switched on or getting charged, or this
may damage the SIM card.
Installing T-flash card
(5) Make sure the battery has been installed
correctly, and then slide the battery cover
in the direction of the top of the phone until
it is covered, as shown below:
10
T- flash card is the mobile memory card which
can be pulled out of and inserted into the phone
and can be used to enlarge phone memory
Make sure the side with golden contact of Tflash card is facing down and insert the
narrower end of card, and then push T- flash
card gently until it is fixed in the battery slot. It
shows as the below figure:
Getting Started
Battery charging
6711 is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion
battery. You are provided with a travel charger
and a seat-charger during purchase of phone.
If you want to remove T-flash card, push Tflash card with finger towards the phone, and Tflash will click out automatically from card slot.
Caution:
Don’t pull out T-flash card from card slot forcely!
Warning:
During the process of reading and writing T-flash
card, it is forbidden to remove or insert outer
storage card, Amoi will take no responsibility for
the following situations( including but not limited:
data lost, outer memory card damage)
Using a travel charger to charge your
phone
(1) Put the battery in the phone.
(2) Insert the lead of the travel charger to USB
charger slot of phone carefully, and
connect the charger to a standard wall
outlet.The detail shows as the below
figure:
11
Getting Started
(3) While the phone is switched on and the
battery icon shows as , it means the
phone is charging, and you can select
[Start→More→Settings→More...→
Power Management] to view charging
process and status.
(4) While the phone is switched off, the
battery bar will scroll and you can view
charging process.
(5) After finishing charging, you should first
disconnect the charger and standard
power socket, and then disconnect the
phone and charger.
Caution:
charge and discharge the new battery twice or three
times. As for the first several times, please charge
for at least 10 hours. You can charge only after the
phone is switched off because of no power
3. Please use the approved battery and charger
designated for this product, otherwise it may cause
explosion. Try to avoid using USB cable to charge.
Battery power display
If the battery is low, the empty battery icon
will flash.
If the battery is too low, the phone will switch off
automatically. If this occurs, you may lose any
data that has not been stored.
1. If the battery is empty, the battery icon will
appear after charging for two to three minutes.
Generally, the charging time is 2-5 hours
depending on the status of the phone (whether
switched on, making a call etc.)
2. In order to achieve the best capacity, please
12
Power on/ off
™ Hold down
for several seconds to switch
on/off the phone. If no SIM card is inserted
when powered on, the phone will show the
Getting Started
icon as
™ If the PIN code is activated, your phone will
be connected to a GSM network upon
entering the correct PIN code.
™ If you enter the wrong PIN code three times
in succession, you will need a PUK code in
order to unlock your phone.If you input wrong
PIN code ten times in succession, SIM card
will be locked forever. Generally PUK code is
supplied with SIM card. If you lose your PUK
code or PUK code isn’t supplied with SIM
card, please contact your network operator.
phone use is prohibited or where it may cause
interference or danger. Make sure that your
phone’s “Alarm and clock” function is not
activated.
Using the quick list
The Quick list offers convenient access to a list
of functions, such as locking your phone or
keypad and choosing a different profile. For
more information about profiles, please see
“Profiles” on P78.(///)
Caution:
The phone is equipped with an antenna. When
power on, please do not touch antenna as this may
affect call quality and require phone to consume
more power
Warning:
Don’t switch the phone on in areas where wireless
13
Getting Started
To access the Quick list
(6) Briefly press
release).
While in call:
(press
and
1. Answer the second
call while putting the
first call on hold.
quickly
(7) Scroll through the list and select the
desired item by selecting