Cat® B26 User Manual 1
PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Please read this manual and the recommended safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct use of this device. • Despite its rugged nature; avoid hitting, throwing, crushing, puncturing or bending the device. • Do not switch on the device in a circumstance when it is prohibited to use devices, or when it may cause interference or danger. • Never use your device while driving.
LEGAL NOTICE © 2019 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, LET’S DO THE WORK, their respective logos, "Caterpillar Yellow", the "Power Edge" and Cat “Modern Hex” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. Bullitt Mobile Ltd. is a licensee of Caterpillar Inc. Bullitt Mobile Ltd.’s and third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE CAT® B26 ........................................................................................................ 6 RUGGED CREDENTIALS ................................................................................................................. 6 WHAT’S IN THE BOX ..................................................................................................................... 7 KEY FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................
PROTECTING THE DEVICE ........................................................................................................... 22 RESETTING THE DEVICE .............................................................................................................. 22 APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................. 23 PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS ..........................................................................
WELCOME TO THE CAT® B26 The Cat B26 rugged mobile phone is built to handle the challenging conditions you face every day, both at work and at play. Built to the toughest specifications and with a long lasting battery, the Cat B26 won’t let you down. Your new mobile phone is certified to the industry standard for ruggedness, water and dust resistance. Built to withstand repeated drop tests onto concrete from heights up to 1.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX • Device • Quick start guide • Warranty • USB power cable and charging power adapter 1. EARPIECE 2. TORCH 3. LEFT SOFT KEY 4. CALL/ANSWER KEY 5. KEYBOARD LOCK 6. RIGHT SOFT KEY 7. NAVI-KEY/TORCH ON/OFF 8. OK KEY 9. POWER/BACK/ HANGUP KEY 10. SILENT MODE/SHIFT KEY 11. SPEAKER 12. CAMERA 13. USB PORT 14. HEADSET JACK 15. LANYARD HOLE KEY FUNCTIONS POWER KEY • Press and hold to turn on the device. • Press and hold to open the Power off options (Power off / Restart) when the device is on.
GETTING STARTED INSTALLING SIM CARD(S) 1. Place your device on a flat, clean surface with the display facing upwards. 2. Remove the battery cover, then use your fingertip to pull out the battery. 3. Place the SIM card in the SIM 1/ SIM 2 tray with gold pins of the SIM card facing the contacts of the SIM connector (facing down). 4. Carefully reposition the cover and screw in place. INSTALLING A MEMORY CARD 1. Place your device on a flat, clean surface with the display facing upwards. 2.
Only use Cat® phone approved chargers and cables. Unapproved equipment may cause damage to the device and the battery. 2. Open the USB port cover and connect the USB power cable to the USB port. Be careful not to use excessive force when plugging the USB cable. Any damage caused by attempting to insert the connector incorrectly is not covered by the warranty. 3. Plug the charger into an AC mains socket. 4. Battery indicator stops blinking when charging is completed.
Main Manu From the Home Screen, press OK to display the Main Manu. Use the multi-directional Navi-key to select your chosen app. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SCREEN LOCKING THE SCREEN 1. If your device is turned on, press the Left Soft Key and then Keyboard Lock to lock/unlock the screen. You will still receive messages and calls if the screen is locked. 2. If the device is left idle for a certain period, the screen will lock automatically.
NOTIFICATION PANEL NOTIFICATIONS AND STATUS INFORMATION The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. This displays notification icons, such as missed calls or received messages (on the left) and phone status icons, such as battery status (on the right), along with the current time.
Your device will be displayed as a removable device, showing the phone’s internal storage. If a memory card is inserted, the microSD card details will also be visible. USING FLIGHT MODE Some locations may require you to switch off data connections. Instead of turning off your device, you can set it to Flight Mode. 1. From the Home Screen press OK key to display Main Manu. 2. Select Settings > Flight mode 3. Press the Navi-Key (Up) or (Down) to activate/deactivate, press OK to select.
ANSWERING AND REJECTING A PHONE CALL When you receive a phone call, the incoming call screen will show the caller ID if available. 1. To answer a call, press Answer key , or Left Soft Key (Answer). 2. To reject a call, press Hang up key . 3. To silent a call, press Right Soft Key (Silent). NOTE: • Press Hang Up to return to the Home Screen. ENDING A PHONE CALL During a phone call, press Hang up to hang up. CONTACTS The Contacts app lets you save and manage information about your contacts.
5. Select destination (Memory card or Internal storage) ADDING A NEW CONTACT 1. In your contacts list, press Left Soft Key (Options) > New. 2. Select the destination. 3. Enter the contact’s name, mobile phone number and personal email address (optional). 4. Select Left Soft Key (Save). SEARCHING FOR A CONTACT 1. In the contacts list, press Navi-key (Down) to select the Search box. 2. Start typing a contact’s name and those with matching names will appear above.
• From the Home Screen press OK key to display Main Manu > Messaging . • From the Home Screen, press Navi-key (Left). CREATING AND SENDING A TEXT MESSAGE You can create a new text message or open an ongoing message thread. 1. From Messaging, select Write message. 2. Enter a phone number or choose contacts name by pressing OK key. As you type, SmartDial will attempt to match it with the device’s contacts. Either select a suggested recipient or continue to type. 3.
BLUETOOTH® Bluetooth creates a wireless connection with other Bluetooth devices, so you can share files with your friends, talk handsfree with a Bluetooth headset, or even transfer photos from your device to a PC. If you are using Bluetooth, remember to stay within 10 metres of the Bluetooth device you want to connect to. Be aware that obstacles like walls or other electronic equipment may interfere with the Bluetooth connection. TURNING ON BLUETOOTH 1.
1. From the Bluetooth list, enter the paired device list and select the device you want to unpair. 2. Press Left Soft key (Options) to delete the device(s). TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEOS You can use your Cat B26 to shoot and share pictures and videos. OPENING YOUR CAMERA To open the Camera app: • From the Home Screen, press OK key to enter the Main Manu > Camera Press Right Soft key (Back) to close the Camera app. TAKING A PHOTO AND RECORDING VIDEO 1.
COPYING MUSIC TO YOUR DEVICE 1. Connect your device to a computer with the USB cable and select File Transfer on the device. 2. On the PC, navigate to the USB drive and open it. 3. Create a folder in the root directory of your device or in the SD card (for example, Music). 4. Copy your music from the PC to the new folder. 5. To safely remove your device from the PC, wait until the music has finished copying, then eject the drive as required by your PC’s operating system. Disconnect the USB cable.
ALARM You can set up to three alarms or modify existing alarms. 1. From the Home Screen press OK key to display Main Manu. 2. Select Alarm. STOPWATCH 1. From the Home Screen press OK key to display Main Manu. 2. Select Apps > Stopwatch 3. Press the Left Soft Key to start, stop and continue the stopwatch. 4. Use the OK key to reset the stopwatch. CALCULATOR 1. From the Home Screen press OK key to display Main Manu. 2. Select Apps > Calculator to open the app.
2. Settings > Phone settings > Date & Time. 3. Select Set Date, add correct date and select OK. 4. Select Set Time, add correct time and select OK. 5. Select Time Format, enable/disable 12/24-hour clock format. 6. Select Date Format, choose your preferable date format. 7. Select Update time Settings, update the date and time automatically using the time provided by your network. ADJUST DISPLAY SETTINGS To configure the screen brightness on your device: 1.
ADJUSTING THE RINGTONE VOLUME You can adjust the ringtone volume in Settings. 1. From the Home Screen press OK key to display Main Manu. 2. Select Profiles , press Left Soft key and select Adjust volume. 3. Use Navi-key (Up) and (Down) to select the volumes required for Power up sounds, Ringtones, messages and your Alarm. TURNING ON SILENT MODE •In Home Screen, long press and hold the # button to silence all sounds, except media and alarms. SETTING THE DEVICE TO VIBRATE FOR INCOMING CALLS AND ALERTS 1.
SETTING PHONE SERVICES PROTECTING THE DEVICE PROTECTING THE DEVICE WITH A SCREEN LOCK Keep the data on your Cat B26 more secure by choosing a screen lock method. • Auto Keypad Lock – when the screen enters idle mode, it will lock (Press Left Soft Key and then press * button to unlock). 1. From the Home Screen press OK key to display Main Manu. 2. Select Settings > Display > Auto keypad lock to set time period.
APPENDIX WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS This section contains important information relating to the operating instructions for this device. It also contains information about how to use the device safely. Read this information carefully before using the device. WATERPROOF CASING USB, headset jack and battery covers must be securely in place, to ensure the device is waterproof.
Observe local laws and regulations while using this device. In addition, if you need to use the device while driving a vehicle, comply with the following guidelines: • Concentrate on driving. The first responsibility is to drive safely. • Do not talk on your device while driving. Use hands-free accessories. • To make or answer a call, park the vehicle at the road side before using the device. • RF signals may affect the electronic systems of motor vehicles.
violation of local rules or laws, and may be dangerous. Please contact your device retailer for information about the availability of approved batteries, chargers, and accessories in the area. BATTERY AND CHARGER • Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use. • The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times before it eventually wears out. • Use the AC power supply defined in the specifications of the charger.
• Do not leave this device and charger in a place with an extreme high or low temperature. Otherwise, they may not function properly and may lead to a fire or an explosion. When the temperature is lower than 0°C, performance of the battery will be affected. • Do not place sharp metal objects such as pins near the earpiece. The earpiece may attract these objects and hurt you. • Before cleaning or maintaining this device, power it off and disconnect from the charger.
or below the as-tested levels. Choose the belt clips, holsters, or other similar body-worn accessories which do not contain metallic components to support operation in this manner. Cases with metal parts may change the RF performance of the device, including its compliance with RF exposure guidelines in a manner that has not been tested or certified. Thus, use of such accessories should be avoided. FCC REGULATION This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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: ZL5B26. For this mobile phone, the highest reported SAR value for usage against the head is 0.75 W/Kg, for usage near the body is 0.71 W/Kg While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirements.
Directive 2014/53/EU. For the declaration of conformity, visit the website: www.catphones.com/support/ NOTE: Observe the national local regulations in the location where the device is to be used. This device may be restricted for use in some or all member states of the European Union (EU). Some bands may not be available in all countries or all areas. Please contact the local carrier for more details.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, hereby declare that the essential requirements set out in the RED Directive 2014/53/EU, have been fully fulfilled on our product with indication as below: Product Name Brand Name / Model Mobile phone CAT / B26 The following standards have been applied for the investigation of compliance: • Safety • Health • EMC • Radio • ROHS EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 EN 50332-1:2013 EN50332-2:2013 EN 50360:2017; EN 62209-1: 2016; EN 62209-2:2010; EN 50566:20
© 2019 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, LET’S DO THE WORK, their respective logos, "Caterpillar Yellow", the "Power Edge" and Cat “Modern Hex” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. www.cat.com / www.caterpillar.com Bullitt Mobile Ltd. is a licensee of Caterpillar Inc. Bullitt Mobile Ltd.’s and third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
