User's Manual

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3 P h o n e C o n f i g u r a t i o n
3 Phone Configuration
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MinePhones are designed to be deployed as a fleet with centralised management software, which
reduces the configuration complexity operators are exposed to. Phones will by default attempt to
connect to a TFTP server and download site and device specific configuration files at startup.
The MinePhone does offer the ability for the network and configuration settings to be manually edited
from the device itself. This functionality is exposed only when the phone is started in Admin mode.
3.1 Powering Up
A newly commissioned MinePhone should receive a full battery charge before deployment.
Ensure that every new handset is charged for a minimum of eight hours before operation.
A MinePhone is powered on by holding down the power button, located on the top of the digital keyboard,
for 5 seconds. If the handset is charged, it will turn on and the display will light up to show an
introduction splash screen.
3.1.1 Administrator Mode
To power a unit into Admin mode, press the # key before pressing the power button and hold until
after the splash screen is shown.
Power buttons
# buttons
MinePhone power and # buttons
If started in Admin mode the text Admin will appear in the bottom left corner of the splash screen and
the Network and Configuration menus will be available from the Main Menu.