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Bea-fon SL160 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User manual SL160...

  • Page 2: General Information

    The content of this User Manual is presented as it is. Bea-fon does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the content of this user manual.
  • Page 3 Please check the supplied accessories to ensure that the accessories are all there. Should one of the components be missing or defective, please contact the dealer where you purchased the telephone. Bea-fon SL160 includes:  1 Phone (SL160)  1 Charging station (SL160) ...

  • Page 4: Device Code

    General Information Should the font be too small and hardly legible for you, you may view a larger version of the user manual on our website. Go to Products on our website: www.beafon.com Device Code: The use of this code can prevent unauthorized persons from using this telephone.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information ......2 Device Code: ........4 PIN Code: ........4 Table of Contents ........ 5 My Telephone ........9 Getting Started ......... 12 What is a SIM card? ....... 12 Inserting the SIM card and Micro SD card ..........
  • Page 6 Menu ..........26 Phonebook ........27 Accessing your telephone numbers ... 27 New contact ........27 Editing a contact ......28 Speed dial ........28 Direct dial numbers M1 M2 ....29 Messages ......... 30 Write SMS ........30 Text input ........30 Inbox ...........
  • Page 7 Taking photographs ......39 Image viewer ........ 40 FM radio........40 File manager ......... 42 Copy pictures to the computer ..43 Settings ........... 44 Tone Settings ........ 44 Silent mode ........44 SOS ..........45 SOS ..........47 SOS alarm........47 SOS number ........
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting ........ 54 Information ........58 Certification information (SAR): ..68 Declaration of Conformity: ....69 Limitation of liability: ...... 69 More information ......70 Address ........70...

  • Page 9: My Telephone

    My Telephone Menu button, left In standby mode, press to enter the main menu Green Call key/Call logs In order to access the call logs in standby mode One touch key M1 Additional function: Navigate to the left * Key In standby mode, press long this button to de/activate the key lock...
  • Page 10 Press this key in standby mode in order to enter the following characters: */+/P/W. Speaker 2-way navigation key: Arrow key (upwards), press to enter the SMS menu in standby mode; Arrow key (downwards) In standby mode, enter the photo contacts; Right menu key in standby mode, enter the phonebook...
  • Page 11 LED - torch, Press and hold down the 0 key to turn on/off Polyphonic speakers Camera lens Emergency call key Volume up key Volume down key Micro USB charging port...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started What is a SIM card? Every mobile telephone requires an SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module); without the SIM card, you cannot make phone calls. The SIM card is a microprocessor that saves your data and contacts. Therefore, handle the card with care and exercise caution when inserting or removing the card.
  • Page 13 Should the battery be in the device, please remove it. Two card holders are available: the left one for the SIM card and the right one for the Micro SD card Slide the SIM card carefully into the SIM card slot. Make sure that the gold-colored contacts on the card are facing downwards and the tapered corner is...

  • Page 14: Inserting The Battery

    Press the other end of the battery until it snaps into place. Push the battery cover up on the device until it clicks into place. Charging the Battery You have two options to charge the SL160 battery: Charging station Charger...
  • Page 15 Insert the charger connector into the telephone. Connect the charger to a power outlet. The battery can take several hours to charge. If the telephone is charged while it is switched off, it takes a few seconds before the charging indicator appears in the display.

  • Page 16: Switching The Telephone On/Off

    Disconnect the charger from the network and from the device when it is no longer needed! Note: The initial charging of the battery should take at least 12 hours. Switching the telephone on/off: Make sure that the SIM card is in the telephone and that the battery is charged.

  • Page 17: Standby

    Standby If you do not use the telephone for a short time period, the telephone automatically switches to standby mode. Press any key to exit this mode. Calls can be answered in standby mode. Display (Home screen) 1. Reception 2. Symbols strength 3.

  • Page 18: Display Symbols

    Display symbols Reception strength: The vertical bars show the strength of the reception of your network operator. New Messages This symbol is displayed when you receive a new message. SIM card has an unread message. This symbol blinks when the Inbox folder is full. You have to delete some messages in order to be able to receive new messages.

  • Page 19: Headset/Bluetooth Mode

    Alarm This symbol is displayed when alarm clock is switched on. Bluetooth This symbol is displayed when the Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming This icon is displayed if your SIM card is in a foreign network (also for virtual carriers) Note: Additional cost may apply when using your phone abroad.

  • Page 20: Lock Screen

    and the right menu key ( ) to enter the Contacts. Press the “Up arrow key” to enter the Messages and press the “Down arrow key” to enter the Photo contacts. In some menus, you can use the to navigate to the right and left. Lock screen To avoid accidental key press, press and hold down the “*”...

  • Page 21: Call Functions

    Call functions Call Enter the telephone number including the area code and press the green key. International Calls: Prior to entering the area code, enter a + - symbol by pressing  twice as well as the country (or regional) code. (If necessary, omit 0 before the area code).

  • Page 22: Making Calls Using The Photo Contacts

    Scroll upwards or downwards with the arrow to the desired telephone number. Press the green key to call the number. Press the red key in order to cancel or end the call. Making calls using the Photo Contacts In the default screen, press the downwards arrow key.
  • Page 23 In the first line, enter the name In the second line, enter the phone number In the third line (contact picture), press the left menu key “Options – OK” and add a photo; you can select the following: From camera: Take a picture directly using the camera Select from file: Select a picture...

  • Page 24: Answering A Call

    Answering a call When you receive a call and the phone rings or vibrates, the number or name appears on the display. If you would like to answer the call, press the green key or OK. If you would like to decline the call, press the key.

  • Page 25: Hands-Free

    Volume: Sets up the call volume. Note: The menu items marked with * must be supported by the SIM card. For more information, please contact your network operator. Hands-free During the call, you can press the hands-free key to enable/disable the hands-free function;...

  • Page 26: Menu

    Menu 1. Phonebook 4. All calls 1. Contacts: 5. Delete call logs: 2. Add new 4. Extras contact 1. Alarm 3. Speed dial 2. Calendar 4. Direct dial 3. Reminders 5. Settings 4. Calculator 2. Messages 5. Flashlight 1. Write SMS 6.

  • Page 27: Phonebook

    Phonebook You can save up to telephone numbers in your SL160 telephone. On the SIM card, there is room for up to telephone numbers. Accessing your telephone numbers You have two options to go to the contacts: In the default mode, press the...

  • Page 28: Editing A Contact

    storage: Only the Name Mobile number can be stored. 3. Telephone storage: Name, Number Dial tone can be saved. To save the contact press Options and Save. Editing a contact Select a name and press Options select Edit and confirm with OK. Edit the entries.

  • Page 29: Direct Dial Numbers M1 M2

    Direct dial numbers M1 M2 Select Menu, Phonebook and press Select Direct dial numbers M1 M2 press Here you can edit the M1 and M2 numbers. In default mode, press the for your SL160 to select the saved phone number.

  • Page 30: Messages

    Messages You can receive and send messages: , however, it is dependent on the carrier. For more information, please contact your carrier. Write SMS Select Menu, Messages and press Select Write SMS and press Text input The following functions are available: ...

  • Page 31: Inbox

    and pay attention to the symbol in the top left of the display. After you have finished the message, press Options and select Send. Here you have the option to add one or more Contacts to the Message Other Options: The number of letters used can be seen at the upper right edge of the display.

  • Page 32: Outbox

    Press Options for the following functions: Answers, Call sender, End anew, Delete Advanced. Note: If the short message memory is full, the symbol blinks on the default screen. Please delete some messages to be able to receive new ones again. Outbox Select Menu, Messages...

  • Page 33: Settings

    Settings Select Menu, Messages and press Select Settings and press SMS setting You can define the SMS settings. The following functions are available: Profile settings: Here you can set, among others, the message service centre number (SMSC) (dependent on the network operator) and other SMS settings.

  • Page 34: Voicemail Server

    Voicemail server Voice mail is a network function. If a voice mail has been received, the receipt of a new message will be shown on the display of your telephone. Select Menu, Messages and press Select Settings and press Select Voicemail server and press Select 1.

  • Page 35: Call History

    Call history Call history Select Menu, Call logs and press Your phone saves lists of Missed calls, Dialled calls, Received calls All calls The newest entries are at the top of the list. Option to access the following functions: Dial, Display, Send SMS Delete.

  • Page 36: Extras

    Extras Alarm Select Menu, Extras and press Select Alarm and press Up to a maximum of 5 alarms can be set. Setting the alarm: 1. Select an alarm and click on Edit. 2. Set the Status: On Off, 3. Set the Time, Snooze repeat, Volume, Alarm tone and the...

  • Page 37: Calendar

    Calendar Select Menu, Extras and press Select Calendar and press In the calendar interface, press the arrow keys to scroll to different days. Reminders Select Menu, Extras and press Select Reminders and press Here you can enter events. Add reminders: Click on Options and select...

  • Page 38: Flashlight

    Functions: Function M1 key Multiply M2 key Divide Arrow key (upwards) Arrow key (downwards) Subtract Decimal point Left menu key Result Right menu key Delete Flashlight This function enables you to turn the torch on and off Services This is a service that is dependent on the network operator.

  • Page 39: Multimedia

    Multimedia Camera Press the camera key! Taking photographs Point the camera lens at a position or an object and press the camera key to take a photo. After the snapshot has been taken, the photo is shown on the display and automatically saved.

  • Page 40: Image Viewer

    Image settings: Defining the Image size, and Image quality. Storage: Select between: Phone Memory card (if available). Restore setting: Restore the default setting. In photo mode, the following functions are available to you: Image viewer Select Menu, Multimedia and press Select Image viewer and press...
  • Page 41 This function allows you to listen to FM radio. In FM mode, the following keys are available: Function M1 key 0.1 frequency down M2 key 0.1 frequency up Volume up key + Turn up the volume Volume down key Turn down the volume Call up the stored Number field...

  • Page 42: File Manager

    Note: For a better reception, please use a headset (not included). File manager Select Menu, Multimedia and press Select File manager and press Use the file manager to manage your files and folders in the phone memory and on the memory card Open: To display the content of the selected folder.

  • Page 43: Copy Pictures To The Computer

    Copy pictures to the computer To copy the images you have taken with the SL160 camera onto your PC, please proceed as follows: Connect the phone to the computer using a Micro USB cable (not included). After that, a menu appears on the telephone -select “Mass...

  • Page 44: Settings

    Settings Tone Settings 1. Select Menu, Settings and press 2. Select Tone Settings and press The following tone settings are available: Ringer, Signal type, Ringer volume, Ringer type, SMS, SMS volume, Keytone Keytone volume. Silent mode When you turn on the silent mode, all ringing and warning tones are muted.

  • Page 45: Sos

    The SOS app is a simple function that can save lives at a crucial moment. You can save any number of contacts and an SMS notification. These SOS numbers, which can be initially saved in sequence, will be dialled automatically in an emergency as soon as you press and hold the emergency call button at the back of the mobile phone for approx.
  • Page 46 In most carriers in Europe, call forwarding to the mobile box starts after about 20 - 25 seconds. Attention: Please ensure that your SOS contacts set the mobile box activation no sooner than 20 seconds. Note: If you want to stop or cancel the emergency call, press the red key or the SOS button.

  • Page 47: Sos

    Important: During an emergency call, the hands- free function is enabled automatically. Do not hold the phone to your ear! 1. Select Menu, Settings and press 2. Select SOS settings and press SOS alarm You can turn the SOS alarm tone on/off.

  • Page 48: Time And Date

    Time and Date Set the Time zone, Time, Date and date format. Language In this menu, you can set the display language. Preferred input method In this menu, you can define your preferred input method (DE, de, 123). Auto. Lock screen Select “Off”...

  • Page 49: Caller Id

    Caller ID Here you can define whether your number is withheld or visible for the person being called. Call waiting You will be informed during a call when another call come in. Press OK or the left menu key Answer to answer the call. The first call remains in the other line;...

  • Page 50: Network Selection

    Select Network settings and press Depending on the network operator, you can use the following services: Network selection Here you can set the Network selection as Manual Automatic Security settings Select Menu, Settings and press Select Phone settings and press OK. The following functions are available: SIM security PIN lock...

  • Page 51: Connections

    Changing the password To change the password, enter the actual password and then the new password 2x. Connections Select Menu, Settings and press Select Connections and press The following menu items are available: Bluetooth With Bluetooth, you can connect your telephone with a compatible Bluetooth device.
  • Page 52 Change device name: Change the names of the Bluetooth devices. Advanced In this menu, you can: Define the Audio path and Storage and under Addresses you see the MAC address of your telephone. Search for Bluetooth audio device To start searching for another Bluetooth device, select Search for audio device...

  • Page 53: Restore Factory Settings

    Restore factory settings With this function, you can reset the telephone settings to the factory default configuration. You have to enter the password to restore the factory settings. The default password is: 0000. Specifications: Dual Band GSM 900/1800 Network: Li-ion 3.7V - Battery 600mAh Dimensions:...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If problems or irregularities occur while using the phone, please refer to the information in the following table. If a particular problem can not be solved using the following information, please contact the dealer where you purchased the phone. The phone cannot be turned on: ...
  • Page 55  SIM card does not function or is damaged? Get your SIM card checked by your network operator. Network connection cannot be made:  Bad reception? Move to an open space or if you are in an enclosed space, near the window. ...
  • Page 56 Outgoing calls cannot be made:  Check the phone number and try again.  Have you activated call barring? If so, please disable all call barring.  Check whether the SIM card is registered on the network.  Check whether enough credit is on your SIM card.
  • Page 57 Display is black:  Check the battery status, charge the battery, or replace it.  Check the background image.  Did the phone get wet? Blocked PIN:  Check whether the PIN code was entered correctly. If the PIN code has been entered incorrectly 3x, the SIM card is locked and you will need the PUK code: (Please contact your...

  • Page 58: Information

    Battery  Your phone powered rechargeable battery.  Note that battery's full performance is achieved only after two three complete charge discharge cycles! The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out.  When the operating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new...
  • Page 59  Never use any charger or battery which is damaged.  short-circuit battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes direct connection of the + and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) for example when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse.
  • Page 60 Phone Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to fulfil any warranty obligations and to enjoy this product for many years.  Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 61  Do not attempt to open the phone. Non-expert handling may damage it.  Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.  Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the phone.
  • Page 62 For your safety Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Road safety comes first Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
  • Page 63 Traffic Safety: Do not use a hand-held telephone while driving a vehicle. Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the phone on the passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop. Remember road safety always comes first! Operating environment: Remember...
  • Page 64 Electronic devices: Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers: Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 20 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
  • Page 65  If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. Hearing aids: Some digital wireless phones interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your network operator. Other medical devices: Operation radio...
  • Page 66 Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch off the phone when refuelling point...
  • Page 67 fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, air bag systems). Check with manufacturer representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your...

  • Page 68: Certification Information (Sar)

    Information Certification information (SAR): This phone model meets the requirements for electromagnetic fields. The SAR (specific absorption rate) regulates a standard value of 2.0 W/kg as the mean value per 10 grams of body tissue, and this mobile phone type has a test value of: 0.883 W/kg, that is in line with the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU.

  • Page 69: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity: Bea-fon Mobile GmbH hereby declares that the SL160 model complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU Directive 1999/5/EC. The full text of the declaration of conformity can be requested at any time. Limitation of liability: ...

  • Page 70: More Information

    More information Should you have questions or want to get more information about any of our products, you can visit our websitewww.beafon.com. or even contact E-mail: support@beafon.com Address BEAFON MOBILE GmbH 4722 Peuerbach Enzing 4 Austria V.2.0...

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