REACH Tech REACH9771 Mobile Phone User Manual REACH9771 UM V0 1 20120720x
REACH Tech (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. Mobile Phone REACH9771 UM V0 1 20120720x
user manual
Your phone
Head
p
hone
Side volume
key
Micro-SD card
Power key
Charger/Micro USB
port connector
Touch screen
Home
Menu
Back
Searc
Louds
p
eake
r
Camera
Front camera
Your phone 1
Home screen
You may activate functions of this device by
operations on the touch screen. There are five
main screens, which could be switched by
sliding to the left or the right. Tap [Home Key] in
any interface to go back to the main screen. Tap
an application icon on the main screen to start
that application. Tap Apps Panel to find all
applications.
Your phone’s home screen consists of the
following areas:
Status
Application icons
Apps Panel
Your phone 2
Keys
Learn about the main keys:
Key Definition Function
Power key
-Press to turn on/off
the screen display.
-Press and hold to
access the Phone
options, choose
Silent, Airplane
mode, Power off or
Mobile Data.
Menu key
-Open options menu
available on the
current screen.
-Hide the onscreen
options menu while
it's opened.
Home key
-Return to the home
screen.
-Press and hold to
open the list of
recent applications.
Back key
-Back to the
previous screen or
exit.
-Hide the onscreen
keyboard while it’s
opened.
Search
key
-Open the search
input box.
Volume
key
-Volume up/down.
-Press to turn to
silent mode while
there is a call.
Notificatio
n
When you
g
the Notifica
t
notification
o
received. T
h
switch betw
e
To open th
e
the status b
a
If you have
s
down the s
c
You can als
Home scre
e
n
Panel
g
et a new notificati
o
t
ions panel to see
w
o
r new information
h
e Notifications pa
n
e
en recentl
y
-open
e
e
Notifications pan
e
a
r, then slide your
f
s
everal notification
c
reen to see them
a
o open the Notific
a
e
n by tapping >
o
n, you can open
w
hat event
you have
n
el lets you quickly
e
d apps.
e
l, press and hold
f
inger downward.
s, you can scroll
a
ll.
a
tions panel on the
Notifications.
Status Ico
n
Icons
F
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r
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F
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b
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C
C
n
F
unction
Y
our phone will no
t
r
eceiving a call.
Y
our phone will vib
r
eceiving a call.
F
light mode activa
t
Y
our phone is con
n
G
SM/WCDAM net
w
b
ars are shown th
e
r
eception is.
C
all in progress.
C
all on hold.
Your phone 3
t
ring when
rate when
t
ed.
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ected to a
w
ork. The more
e
better the
Your phone 4
You have a missed call.
New SMS or MMS.
WLAN is activated.
The bars indicate the battery level.
Connect to PC.
Bluetooth is activated.
The alarm clock is activated.
The headset is plugged into the
phone.
Indicate the memory card is used.
Error occurred or caution required.
Table of contents 5
Table of contents
GETTING STARTED ................................... 6
Install SIM/UIM Card and Battery ........ 6
Insert a Memory Card .......................... 8
Charging the Battery ........................... 8
Turn Your Phone On and Off ............... 9
Password ............................................. 9
BASIC FUNCTION .................................... 10
Calls ................................................... 10
Messaging ......................................... 11
Email .................................................. 12
MULTIMEDIA ............................................ 14
Camera .............................................. 14
Music ................................................. 15
FM Player .......................................... 16
Apps .................................................. 16
SEARCH AND WEB ................................. 18
Search settings ................................. 18
Web browser ..................................... 18
INTERNET CONNECTIONS .................... 19
Bluetooth ........................................... 19
WLAN ................................................ 20
SETTINGS ................................................ 21
Sound setting .................................... 21
Screen settings ................................. 21
Security setting.................................. 22
SAFETY & PRECAUTION ....................... 23
Safety Notice ..................................... 23
Care and maintenance ...................... 24
Trouble Shooting ............................... 25
Environmental Instructions ................ 26
Getting started 6
Getting started
Install SIM/UIM Card and Battery
Always turn off your device before installing or
replacing the SIM card and battery.
Battery performance depends on many factors,
including network configuration, signal strength,
the temperature of the environment in which you
operate your device, the features and/or settings
you select and use, items attached to connecting
ports, and your voice, data, and other program
usage patterns.
To reduce risk of fire or burns:
- Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service
the battery pack.
- Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts,
or dispose of in fire or water.
- Do not expose to temperatures above 60°C
(140°F).
- Replace only with the battery pack designated
for this product.
- Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated
by local regulations.
Remove The Rear Cover:
(1) If the phone is on, press and hold on/off
key for 3 seconds to turn it off.
(2) Hold the device with the front panel
facing down, and remove the rear cover.
Remove the Battery:
(3) Lift up as indicated in the mark and
remove the battery
Gettting started 7
(4) Insert the SIM card:
(5) Place the SIM card in the phone with the
gold-colored contacts facing down.
Insert the Battery:
(6) Make sure the battery contacts are
facing correctly, and push the other side
of the battery gently until it is completely
fixed in the battery slot.
(7) Replace the battery cover.
Make sure the battery contacts are facing
correctly.
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e
Insert a
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Insert the
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(1) Ins
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gol
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dire
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Remove t
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(2) Slig
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of s
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Rec
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card,
and
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e
d 8
M
emory Card
M
icro SD Card
e
rt into the slot with
d
en contacts facing
c
tion as indicated i
n
h
e Micro SD Card
h
tly pull the Micro
S
l
ot.
o
mmend to use origina
or Micro SD card of S
a
o
ther leading brands.
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the side of the
up; push in the
n
the picture.
S
D card to take out
lly equipped Micro SD
a
n Disk or Kingston
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lease confirm the
comp
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Pleas
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avoid
Chargin
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Charging th
(1) Mak
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(2) Con
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(3) Inse
slot
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the
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(4) Duri
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a
tibility of Micro SD ca
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keep the children fr
o
any unexpected swall
o
g
the Battery
e battery by the tr
a
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sure the battery i
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ect the USB cabl
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r
ger.
rt the lead of the U
S
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n the phone care
f
c
harger to a stand
a
n
g normal chargin
g
rd with this device.
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m MicroSD card to
o
w.
a
vel charge
r
：
n the phone.
e
to the travel
S
B cable to USB
f
ully, and connect
a
rd wall outlet.
g
, the battery
Gettting started 9
status icon will show up. When the
battery is fully charged, the icon will no
longer move.
(5) After battery is fully, unplug the travel
charger from the power outlet and
disconnect the charger from the phone.
New batteries are shipped partially charged.
Before you start using your device, it is
recommended to charge the battery as new
batteries perform best after several full
charge/discharge cycles.
Please charge timely as over discharge will
damage the battery.
It is normal that smart phone generates slight
heat in charging.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Please check there is battery with enough power
in your phone, and press on/off key for 3
seconds to turn on/ off your phone.
Password
Pattern
You can protect your phone from unauthorized
use by creating a personal screen unlock
pattern.
PIN Code
PIN code (Personal Identification Number)
avoids your SIM card being used illegally. PIN
code is provided with SIM card. For more
information, please consult the service operator.
Password
You can set a personal password to unlock
screen and enter the home page.
If wrong PIN code is input for three times
continuously, SIM card will be locked. Please
resort to the service operator for help to decode.
Basic function 10
Basic function
Calls
Make a call from Dialer
1. Tap Phone in the main screen to enter dialer
interface.
2. Input the phone number you want to dial in
the interface, tap to make a call.
“” can be used to delete mistake number.
Answer/Reject a call
(1) Answer a call: when a call comes in,
slide the green button right to answer the
call.
(2) Reject a call: when a call comes in, slide
the red button left to reject the call.
When a call is in progress, use the buttons
onscreen to mute or unmute the microphone or to
turn the speakerphone on or off.
When a call is in progress, you can tap Hold and
then tap Add call to add a new call, the first call
will be hold automatically.
Use Speed dial
(3) Tap Phone in the main screen to enter
dialer interface, and tap to open the
speed dial setting screen.
(4) Tap the numbers to add the contact you
want to use as speed dial.
(5) Then press and hold the corresponding
number to dial out. For example, if you
assign a contact’s number to the number
2 key, you can just press and hold 2 to
dial the number.
The number 1 key is generally reserved for your
voicemail. Press and hold this key to call
voicemail and retrieve your voicemail messages.
Call a ph
o
email
1. Tap and
message o
r
2. Select to
Make an
e
Tap Phon
e
interface, a
your locale
,
Messagi
n
Send a S
M
(1) In t
h
me
s
(2) Edit
o
ne number in a
t
hold the phone nu
m
r
email to have me
n
call with the SIM
c
e
mergency call
e
in the main scree
n
nd dial the emerge
,
and then tap .
n
g
M
S/MMS messa
h
e idle mode, tap
M
s
sage.
or add the receive
.
t
ext message or
m
ber within the
n
u options.
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ard you want.
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to enter dialer
ncy number for
ge
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essaging>New
r from Contacts
(3) Edit
(4) Tap
Pict
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if yo
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(5) Tap
sav
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multi
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>Attach to ad
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u
want to sent an
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to send mes
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the message as
a
is a limit on the numb
text message. If you
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essage will be deliver
e
as more than one me
s
t
ext message automat
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edia message if you
e
ss as the recipient, ad
d
h
an item, or compose
a
s
etting options
t
storage, SMS sig
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s
saging >>Se
t
Basic function 11
n
the text box.
d
VCard/Slideshow
M
MS message.
sage or tap to
a
draft.
er of characters for a
e
xceed the limit, your
e
d as one but will be
s
sage.
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cally becomes a
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nter an email
d
a message subject,
a
very long message.
n
ature etc. by
t
tings.
Basic function 12
Email
You may receive and send emails via Email.
Set up Email
1. In the applications menu, tap Email.
2. Input email address and password, tap Next,
and give this account a name, your name
(displayed on outgoing messages) and
signature, tap Done.
You may also use Manual setup for the email
account:
1. Input email address and password.
2. Tap Manual setup to select the type of
account.
3. Finish details like server.
4. Tap Next to complete the setup.
When you are finished setting up the email
account, the email messages are downloaded to
your device.
Consult your mail service provider for the mail
server configuration.
Send emails
You may send emails to one or more recipients.
Before sending, add the recipient email address,
or select from Contacts.
(1) In the applications menu, tap Email.
(2) Tap > Compose for the editing
interface.
(3) Tap recipient and input the recipient’s
email address. If necessary, tap
>Add Cc/Bcc to input other recipient’s
email address for cc or bcc.
(4) Tap Subject and input the subject.
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(5) Tap Compose Mail and input the text.
(6) Tap > Add attachment to insert
the file as needed.
(7) Tap Send to send the email.
Receive emails
(1) In the applications menu, tap Email.
(2) Tap > Refresh.
(3) The device will connect to the server and
download emails. All emails received will
be saved in the Inbox.
(4) Tap the email to read.
(5) During reading, tap and tap forward
to forward the email to others; or tap
Reply to edit and send the email to the
sender
Multimedia 14
Multimedia
Camera
Learn about camera function. Let you take
photos as desired by using your phone.
Take a photo/Record a video
(1) In the application menu, tap camera.
(2) Tap Settings menu to set the camera if
necessary.
(3) Drag Switch button to switch between
camera and camcorder mode.
(4) Tap to start taking photos in camera
mode.
(5) Tap to start recording videos in
camcorder mode.
(6) After taking photos/recording videos,
select Gallery to view.
Camera settings
Before taking photos/recording videos,
customize your camera settings in Settings
menu.
(1) Tap to set the Exposure/Picture
size/Picture quality/Color effect/ISO/Anti
Banding/Saturation/Sharpness, etc.
(2) Tap to turn on/off Store location
function.
(3) Tap to set White balance.
Switch button
Shutter button
Galler
y
Settings
Multimedia 15
(4) Tap and scroll the bar to Zoom.
(5) Tap to select camera (front or back
camera).
Music
You can play your favorite music through music
player.
Please install the memory card with music saved
before playing music.
Play Music
(1) In the application menu, tap Music.
Select the song you want to start
playback.
(2) In now playing screen, tap >Add to
playlist, you can place the song in
current playlist, or create a new playlist.
(3) In now playing screen, tap >Use as
ringtone, you can set the current music
as ringtone.
Functio Definition
Play and resume playback.
Pause playback.
Select previous track.
Select next track.
Select the play mode:
• Repeating current song
• Repeating all song
Activate Shuffle mode, play
current in randomly
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Select to enter into playlist.
When listening to music, adjust the volume to a
moderate level. Continuous exposure to high
volume may impair your hearing.
FM Player
To listen to the FM Player, you must connect
headset, which serves as the radio antenna.
The first time you open FM Player; it
automatically scans for available FM stations,
save them as presets, and plays the first station
found.
Function Definition
Tap to add a new frequency.
Tap to search the radio
frequency automatically.
Press to turn on/off Radio.
Tap to view all presets list.
Apps
You can download a wide variety of free and
paid apps ranging from productivity apps,
entertainment, to games from the Android
Market.
Download applications from Android
Market
Based on the Android platform, your device’s
functionality can be extended by installing
additional applications. Android Market provides
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you an easy and quick way to shop for games
and mobile applications.
Install an application
(1) In Idle mode, open the application list
and select Market.
(2) Select Accept when the terms and
conditions appear.
(3) Search for a file or application and
download it.
Uninstall an application
(1) From the Android Market home screen,
tap > My apps.
(2) Select the item you want to delete.
(3) Select Uninstall > OK
Search and Web 18
Search and Web
You can search for information on the phone
and on the Web by using Google Search.
Search settings
(1) Tap > >Search settings.
(2) Tap Google search to set whether to
show web suggestions or not.
(3) Tap Searchable items to select items you
want included when doing a search.
(4) Tap Clear shortcuts to clear shortcuts to
recently chosen search suggestions.
Web browser
Open the web browser and start surfing the
Web.
Going to a webpage
(1) Tap Browser to enter the wap, then tap
URL field on top of the screen to input
the web address.
(2) Tap >Windows to open multiple
browser windows or switch among them.
(3) Tap >Bookmarks to add the current
web as a bookmark.
(4) Tap >More to add bookmark, view
page information, share pages and
others.
You can swipe your finger on the screen to
navigate and view other areas of the webpage or
pinch to zoom in/out.
Internet connections 19
Internet connections
Bluetooth
The device supports wireless Bluetooth
connection to create wireless connections
between the device and the Bluetooth earphone;
hands free vehicle-mounted phone equipment,
computer or other devices for data exchange.
Turn on/ off Bluetooth
(1) In the applications menu, tap Settings>
Wireless & networks.
(2) Tap Bluetooth to select or clear Bluetooth
check box.
Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery
power, or in places where using a wireless device
is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in
hospitals.
Receive data via Bluetooth
(1) Turn on the Bluetooth function, then tap
Settings> Wireless &
networks>Bluetooth settings
>Discoverable to make device found.
(2) Tap Scan for devices.
(3) Select a device, enter a pair password and
select Pair to pair with the other device.
(4) On the receiving device, accept the file.
Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free
car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as
0000. If the other device has a PIN, you must enter
it.
Send data via Bluetooth
(1) Select a file or item, such as a contact,
calendar event, or media file from an
appropriate application or file.
(2) Tap > >Share>Bluetooth.
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(3) Select a paired Bluetooth device on the
list, and then the file will be sent directly.
WLAN
You may connect to Wi-Fi for wireless internet
and download.
Connect to WLAN
(1) In the applications menu, tap Settings>
Wireless & networks.
(2) Tap WLAN to select or clear WLAN check
box.
WLAN search and connection
(1) In the applications menu, tap Settings>
Wireless & networks> WLAN settings.
(2) Tap WLAN to turn on and search. If WLAN
is on, tap >Scan. The device will list
the networks in the range being searched.
(3) Tap the network to be connected, and tap
Connect.
If necessary, input the wireless password and
other information, then tap Connect. The wireless
indicator will show in the status line after the
device reaches the network.
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Settings
Sound setting
Volume
(1) In the applications menu, tap Settings>
Sound >Volume.
(2) Scroll the incoming volume indicator to
adjust, select and tap OK to save.
(3) In the main screen, press the volume on
the side to adjust the current volume.
Press the volume down key to set as
vibration mode and silent mode.
Press the [Power Key] for a while, and tap the
silent mode in this option menu as a short cut to
activate the silent mode.
Ringtone Settings
You can select the ringtone you like to set as
incoming ringtone.
(1) In the applications menu, tap
Settings>Sound >Phone ringtone.
(2) Scroll the ringtone list up and down, tap
the ringtone name to listen; select one and
tap OK to save.
Screen settings
Set wallpaper
(1) In the main screen, tap and hold to
open the options.
(2) Tap Wallpaper and select from Gallery,
Live wallpapers or Wallpapers.
(3) Scroll the wallpaper thumbnails to select
the wallpaper you like and tap Set
wallpaper.
Live wallpaper
You may set the screen with live wallpaper.
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(1) In the main screen, tap and hold to
open the menu options.
(2) Tap Wallpaper and select from Live
wallpapers.
(3) Select the wallpaper you like and tap Set
wallpaper.
Brightness setting
(1) In the applications menu, tap
Settings>Display>Brightness.
(2) Scroll to adjust the brightness, tap OK to
save.
Screen timeout setting
You can set the screen timeout time to adjust the
time before the screen automatically locks.
(1) In the applications menu, tap
Settings>Display>Screen timeout.
(2) Select and tap the screen timeout time to
finish the settings.
Security setting
Factory data reset
(1) In the applications menu, tap Settings>
Privacy.
(2) Tap Factory data reset.
(3) Tap Reset phone
(4) Tap Erase everything and the phone will
restart and reset to the factory data.
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Safety & Precaution
Safety Notice
Before using the phone, please read and follow the rules
below carefully.
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.
Please switch off your phone where you see
signs forbidding phone use. Such signs can be
found in medical centers or establishments
containing medical equipment.
The phone may interfere with the
communication network of airplanes, so please
make sure your phone is switched off during the
flight.
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.
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.
All phones can be subject to interference, which
could affect its performance.
In order to ensure high performance and to
avoid damage the phone, please use the
original accessories and battery. Avoid using
products which are not compatible.
Keep this product away from excessive
moisture and extreme temperatures.
Safety & Precaution 24
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 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.
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.
Care and maintenance
Your device is a product of superior design and
craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The
suggestions below will help you protect your warranty
coverage.
• Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types
of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode
electronic circuits. If your device does get wet, remove the
battery and allow the device to dry completely before
replacing it.
• Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its
moving parts and electronic components can be damaged.
• Do not store the device in hot areas. High temperatures
can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries,
and warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store the device in cold areas. When the device
returns to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside
the device and damage electronic circuit boards.
SOS
Safety & Precaution 25
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong
detergents to clean the device.
• Do not paint the device. Paint can clog the moving parts
and prevent proper operation.
• Use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean any lenses (such as
camera, proximity sensor, and light sensor lenses)
• Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the device and may violate
regulations governing radio devices.
• Use charges indoors.
• Always create a backup of data you want to keep (such
as contacts and calendar notes) before sending your
device to a service facility. All of the above suggestions
apply equally to your device, battery, charger, or any
enhancement. If any device is not working properly, take it
to the nearest authorized service facility for service.
Trouble Shooting
Your phone displays “Call not allowed” or “No
service.”
• When you are in an area with weak signals or poor
reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area
and try again.
• You cannot access some options without a subscription.
Contact your service provider for more details.
You enter a number, but the call is not dialed.
• Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key.
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone
number.
Another caller cannot reach you.
• Ensure that your phone is turned on.
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone
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number.
Another caller cannot hear you speaking.
• Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone.
• Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth.
• If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected.
The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes.
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to
continue using the phone.
The audio quality of the call is poor.
• Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal
antenna.
• When you are in an area with weak signals or poor
reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area
and try again.
You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialed.
• Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact
list.
• Re-enter and save the number, if necessary.
The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the
phone turns itself off.
• The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both
gold-colored contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try
charging the battery again.
• If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of
the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery.
Environmental Instructions
Parts
Hazardous Substance
Pb Hg Cd Cr6+ PBB PBDE
Phone X O O O O O
Battery X O O O O O
Accessories X O O O O O
O: Indicates the content of this hazardous substance in the
all materials of the device is lower than the required volume
in the standard of SJ/T 11363-2006.
X: Indicates the content of this hazardous substance in the
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all materials of the device is higher than the required
volume in the standard of SJ/T 11363-2006.
Note: this device is marked with“X” because at present
there is no alternative technology or parts for replacement.
FCC Regulations
This mobile phone 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.
This mobile phone has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This 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. 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:
- 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s
authority to operate the equipment.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
RF Exposure Information (SAR)
This mobile phone meets the government’s requirements
for exposure to radio waves.
This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed
the emission limits of exposure to radio frequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of
the U.S. Government.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones
employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is
1.6W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard
operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested
frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the
highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the
phone while operating can be well below the maximum
value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at
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multiple power levels so as to use only the poser required
to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a
wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
The highest SAR value for the model phone as reported to
the FCC when tested for use at the ear is 0.54W/kg and
when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is
1.032W/kg (Body-worn measurements differ among phone
models, depending upon available accessories and FCC
requirements.)
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of
various phones and at various positions, they all meet the
government requirement.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this
model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in
compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR
information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and
can be found under the Display Grant section of
www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID:
Z5J-REACH9771
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and
meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an
accessory that contains no metal and the positions the
handset a minimum of 1.0 cm from the body. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF
exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn
accessory and are not holding the phone at the ear,
position the handset a minimum of 1.0 cm from your body
when the phone is switched on.
Please make sure the temperature for production unit will
be between 14~122 ˚F.
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices
On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-
309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the
Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require
digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids.
The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access
to telecommunications services for persons with hearing
disabilities. While some wireless phones are used near
some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants),
users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this
interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of
interference they generate. The wireless telephone
industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones,
to assist hearing device users find phones that may be
compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have
been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their
box or a label located on the box. The ratings are not
guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s
hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device
happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be
able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the
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phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate
it for your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC
requirements and are likely to generate less interference to
hearing devices than phones that are not rated. M4 is the
better/higher of the two ratings. The REACH9771 is rated
M3.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements
and are likely to be more usable with a hearing aid’s
telecoil than phones that are not rated. T4 is the
better/higher of the two ratings. The " Cincinnati Bell "
REACH9771 is rated T3. The handset has not been rated
for hearing aid compatibility with respect to the Wi-Fi
capability. Please power off the Bluetooth function while
using hearing aid devices with your REACH9771 Hearing
devices may also be rated. Your hearing device
manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you
find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device
is relatively immune to interference noise.
The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then
added together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for
normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for better use. A sum
of 8 is considered for best use. In the above example, if a
hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless
phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values
equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with
“normal usage” while using their hearing aid with the
particular wireless phone. “Normal usage” in this context is
defined as a signal quality that is acceptable for normal
operation. This methodology applies equally for T ratings.
The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark.
The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT
mark. The M and T marks are recommended by the
Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions
(ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced in Section
20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating and measurement
procedure are described in the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.
For information about hearing aids and digital wireless
phones FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume
Control:
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.html
Gallaudet University, RERC:
https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearc
h.cfm