COTA MOBILE PHONE USER GUIDE September 2011 This User Guide has been written to help you get the most from your COTA Mobile Phone. It provides set-by-step instructions for most of the main features and functions of the phone. The Manufacturer’s User Manual that came with the phone also provides instructions for other functions and should therefore be read in conjunction with this User Guide. This User Guide is available to print from www.cotamembership.org.au.
COTA MOBILE PHONE USER GUIDE – CONTENTS GETTING STARTED............................................................................................................PAGE 3 SIM CARD INFORMATION................................................................................. ...............................4 INSERTING BATTERY AND SIM CARD ...............................................................................................5 CHARGING THE BATTERY ..........................................................
GETTING STARTED 3
SIM CARD INFORMATION A SIM card is necessary to make and receive calls on a mobile phone. The SIM card connects the mobile phone to the mobile phone network. When you get a SIM card it is for a particular phone carrier such as Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone. The COTA Mobile Phone is a 2G/GSM mobile phone and is unlocked. This means it can be used with any SIM card, from any phone carrier, as long as it is compatible with a 2G/GSM mobile phone.
INSERTING THE BATTERY AND SIM CARD 1. Slide off the battery cover. 2. Install the SIM Card - carefully slide the SIM card into the device with the chip facing down. Ensure to align the 'cut off' corner of the SIM Card with that on the phone. 3. To install the battery, place it in the battery slot, being sure to align the three metal points of the battery facing downwards and matching with the three metal connection points on the phone. 3.
CHARGING THE BATTERY The phone can be charged at any time, whether the phone is switched on or off. 1. If necessary, insert the battery (see “Inserting the battery” if required). 2. Place the charging plug in to the smallest hole on the top of the phone by inserting the plug in to the hole. 3. Plug the other end into the powerpoint and switch it on. The phone's display will show a 'moving' charging symbol. When the battery indicator shows it is fully charged, the charging indicator will stop moving.
KEYPAD AND SWITCH DESCRIPTIONS Screen Display Up Navigation Key Green Telephone Key Red Telephone Key Down Navigation Key Alpha-numeric Buttons Keypad Zero Key Torch Switch Pad Volume Switch Key Pad Lock Switch Radio Switch 7
NAME Green Telephone Key Red Telephone Key Up Key Navigation Key Down Key Alpha-numeric Key Pad Zero Key Volume Key Radio Switch Torch Switch Key Pad Lock Switch SOS Emergency Call Switch FUNCTION Press to make calls after dialling the number. Press to answer in-coming calls. Press to enter the call record list. Confirm a menu selection when it appears on the screen. Turn the phone on - press for several seconds. Turn the phone off - press for several seconds. Cancel any selection made from the menu.
SWITCHING ON THE PHONE Press the Red Telephone key and hold it down for at least 3 seconds to switch the phone on. The phone's screen will be illuminated. If prompted, type in the password code and press the Green Telephone key to enter. See “Setting, Changing or Removing The Phone’s Password ” for more information. SWITCHING OFF THE PHONE Press and hold down the Red Telephone key for a few seconds to switch off the phone. The phone will chime and turn off. The screen's display will go blank.
ACTIVATING THE PHONE’S PASSWORD You can set up your phone so that it requires a password to be entered when it is switched on. This may prevent unauthorised use. If the phone is switched off, you will be prompted to enter the password when the phone is turned on again. 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Press the ‘UP’ Navigation key four times until “Settings” is highlighted and then press the Green Telephone key to select it. 3.
SETTINGS 11
CHANGING THE TIME The phone stores the current date and time. It will need to be initially set and at times changed for example when travelling or for daylight savings. If the battery is drained, the date and time setting will have to be reset. The time can either be saved in 24-hour or 12-hour am/pm format. 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Press the ‘UP’ navigation key four times until “Settings” is highlighted, then press the Green Telephone key to select it.
CHANGING THE DATE The phone stores the current date and is displayed on the main screen. 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Press the ‘UP’ navigation key four times until “Settings” is highlighted and then press the Green Telephone key to select it. 3. Press the Green Telephone key to select 'Phone setup' when highlighted. 4. Press the Green Telephone key to select 'Time and date' when highlighted. 5.
CHANGING THE INCOMING CALL VOLUME 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Press the ‘UP’ Navigation key three times until it says “User Profiles” and then press the Green Telephone key to select it. 3. Select the User Profile you would like to change. The profile that is currently in use in the profile with the Arrow on the left hand side. 4. Press the ‘DOWN’ Navigation key once until 'Customize' is highlighted and then press the Green Telephone key to select it.
TYPING USING THE KEY PAD The are a number of methods available that allow messages and the names of contacts to be entered in the phone. The two recommended options are: Multitap ABC/abc: The phone uses the multi-tap method to enter alpha-numeric characters.
MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS 16
ANSWERING A CALL The phone will ring when you get a call (and/or vibrate if this setting is activated), the screen background will light up and the screen displays information of the caller. 1. Press the Green Telephone key to answer the call and speak into the phone. Place the display part of the phone to your ear to listen and talk. During a call, press the Volume key on the side of the phone to adjust the volume. 2. To end the call, press the Red Telephone key. REJECTING A CALL 1.
ADD AN ENTRY TO THE PHONE BOOK You can store phone numbers under a person’s name so you don’t have to remember their phone number each time. These can be saved to the phone itself or on to the SIM Card. 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Press the “UP" Navigation key once and “PhoneBook” menu will appear. 3. Press the Green Telephone key to go into “PhoneBook” menu. 4.
FIND OR SEARCH AN ENTRY IN THE PHONE BOOK 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Press the “UP” navigation key once until you see the “PhoneBook” menu. 3. Press the Green Telephone key to go into PhoneBook. 4. Press the “DOWN” Navigation key once until 'Search contact' is highlighted, then press the Green Telephone key. 5. Using the multi-tap method, type the first three letters of the name to be edited, then press the Green Telephone key.
CHANGE AN ENTRY IN THE PHONE BOOK You might need to change the names and numbers stored in the Phonebook. 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Press the “UP” Navigation key once until you see the “PhoneBook” menu. 3. Press the Green Telephone key to go into PhoneBook. 4. Press the “DOWN” Navigation key once until 'Search contact' is highlighted, then press the Green Telephone key. 6.
SETTING UP SPEED DIAL NUMBERS The phone has the ability to store 11 regularly called phone numbers in a speed dial format, so that you can dial the number with the press of one key only. You can only add numbers that are in the phone’s Phonebook. See “Add an entry to the Phone Book”. 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Press the “UP” Navigation key once until “PHONEBOOK” is highlighted and press the Green Telephone key. 3.
SETTING UP CALL DIVERT You can set your phone up to divert to another number if it is busy, switched off or if it rings out. Most people divert calls to voicemail so the caller can leave a voice message for them. Contact the service provider that provided your SIM card to find out the your voice mail phone number. Note there may be fees for using voicemail – obtain this information from the provider of your SIM card. 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2.
TEXT MESSAGING 23
OPENING AND READING A NEW TEXT MESSAGE Text messages are also called SMS. They are a great tool to use for relaying quick messages to anyone that has a mobile phone number. By default, SMS' are stored on the SIM card. 1. If you have received an SMS, the phone will vibrate, sound a chime and the screen will display the words "message from [phone number]" or the sender’s name if they are stored in the Phonebook. 2.
REPLYING TO A TEXT MESSAGE To reply to an SMS that you have received. 1. After opening and reading the message, press the Green Telephone key to enter the options menu. The 'Reply' option will be highlighted, press the Green Telephone key to select it. 2. Type out the message you would like to send and press the Green Telephone key. 3. The word 'DONE' will be highlighted, then press the Green Telephone key to send your message. 4. 'Sent' will appear on the screen. 5.
WRITING AND SENDING A TEXT MESSAGE 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Push the 'UP' Navigation key six times until the “Messages” appears, then press the Green Telephone key to select it. 3. 'Write message' will be highlighted, press the Green Telephone key to select it. 4. Type your message using the multi-tap method.
4. A list of 'Send options' will appear. Select the one you want by pressing the Green Telephone key, for example, 'Send only'. 5. Enter the phone number by either using the numeric keypad, or pressing the Green Telephone key and using the Navigation keys to choose a name/number from your Phonebook. Use the Green Telephone key to select the number. 6. When you’ve finished your message, press the Green Telephone key to 'Send' your message. 'Sent' will appear on the screen. 7.
“SOS” EMERGENCY SWITCH 28
A unique feature of the COTA Mobile Phone is the 'SOS' switch, on the back of the phone. You can pre-programme/assign to the 'SOS' switch, up to five phone numbers of trusted people. These can be a mobile phone number or a land line. When you are in emergency and need help from others, when you slide the ‘SOS’ switch down, the assigned phone numbers will be called in sequence. You don't need to dial the phone numbers yourself.
SETTING UP THE ‘SOS’ EMERGENCY FUNCTION 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Press the 'UP' Navigation key five times until the 'Organizer' option appears, then press the Green Telephone key to select it. 3. Press the ‘DOWN’ Navigation key four times until 'SOS number' is highlighted and then press the Green Telephone key to select it. 4. You will see the first entry. It will start with the number '1' and say . 5.
MAKING AN EMERGENCY (SOS) CALL 1. Ensure the Phone is turned on for the 'SOS' feature to be active. 2. NOTE: the 'SOS' can still be activated even if the Phone's keypad lock is on. 3. Slide the 'SOS' switch down to activate the dialing of emergency numbers. An alarm will sound. All assigned numbers assigned to the 'SOS' switch will be called in sequence according to how they are stored in the phone. A text message will also be sent. SOS Switch 4. To deactivate the 'SOS', slide the switch up again.
CHANGING THE EMERGENCY ‘SOS’ NUMBER/S 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Press the 'UP' Navigation key five times until the 'Organizer' option appears then press the Green Telephone key to select it. 3. Press the ‘DOWN’ Navigation key four times until 'SOS number' is highlighted and then press the Green Telephone key to select it. 4.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 33
FM RADIO No antenna is required for radio reception. Radio broadcasts can be heard either through the included earpiece if connected, or from the speaker of cell phone. The quality of listening is related to the signal quality at your location. 1. Turn on radio by sliding up the switch on the left hand side of the phone. 2. Turn off radio by sliding down the switch on the left hand side of the phone. Volume Switch Radio Switch 3. Tune the radio by pressing the ‘UP’ or ‘DOWN’ Navigation key.
SETTING UP EVENT REMINDERS The phone can be set up to provide reminders of important events such as birthdays, anniversaries and anytime you need reminding. 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Press the ‘UP’ Navigation key 5 times until it says “Organizer” and then press the Green Telephone Key to select it. 3. “Tasks” will be highlighted, press the Green Telephone key to enter a new reminder. 4. Press the Green Telephone Key to select "add".
CALCULATOR An added function on the phone just in case you require it when out and about. 1. Repeatedly press the Red Telephone key to return to the main screen. 2. Press the ‘UP’ Navigation key 5 times until “Organizer” is highlighted and then press the Green Telephone Key to select it. 3. Press the ‘DOWN’ Navigation key 3 times until 'Calculator' is highlighted and press the Green Telephone key to select it. 4. Use the key pad to type the numbers you want to add, subtract etc. 5.
COTA MOBILE PHONE KEY PAD NUMBER ANNOUNCER You can set the phone to announce numbers as you press them on the numeric key pad. 1. Ensure you are at the main display screen. Press the Red Telephone key repeatedly to get back to this screen that shows the time. 2. Press the ‘UP’ 5 times until it says “organizer” and then press the Green Telephone key to select it. 3. Press the ‘UP’ 4 times until it says “Number Voice” and then press the Green Telephone key to select whether the function is on or off.
