BLAUPUNKT V18 Mobile Phone User Manual

June 14, 2024
Blaupunkt

BLAUPUNKT V18 Mobile Phone

BLAUPUNKT-V18-Mobile-Phone-PRODUCT

GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing the product. Our mobile phone meets the GSM network standards and the most stringent European standards. This device can be used on various international networks, depending on the roaming rules of your service provider. To use the device, GSM service is required, provided by your service provider for a fee. Many features of the device depend on the services provided by the network service provider. For more information, please contact your service provider. The user manual has been manufactured by the manufacturer and is not responsible for any printing, typing errors or changes, and may not be warranted to change the device without prior notice. Trademarks and copyrights mentioned in this document are the property of the current owner, copyrighted or partially copyrighted material is strictly prohibited without the prior permission of the holder. We recommend that you read this guide carefully before using your device to use your device under the best conditions.

SAFETY

Safety regulations
Please read the safety instructions carefully, as ignoring it may be dangerous or illegal. The owner of the device is responsible for the use of this appliance. Do not switch on the device, where it is prohibited to use a mobile phone or to interfere with radio waves.

Airplane
When traveling via airplane, your device must be switched off whenever the crew or warning signals are instructed to do so. Using a mobile phone may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft and may interfere with network communication. Use of the device despite the ban may have legal consequences. Explosion hazards and restricted areas Turn off the device in explosion- hazardous areas. Sparks in such places may lead to an explosion or fire that may result in serious injury or death. Turn off the device at gasoline or gas filling stations, especially near the fuel pumps. Follow the instructions strictly in locations such as fuel tanks, chemical plants, and explosive substances.

Electronic devices
To avoid demagnetization, do not leave your device for a long time close to electronic devices.

Electrical medical devices
Your phone is a radio transmitter that can interfere with electronic medical devices or implants such as hearing aids, pacemakers, insulin pumps, and so on. We recommend that you keep a distance of at least 15 cm between the implant and the device, never wear your phone in the breast pocket. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the medical device. If you have a medical implant and have any other questions about using mobile or wireless devices, ask your doctor.

Use in hospitals
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities can use devices that are particularly sensitive to RF signals. Switch off your phone if prohibited signals are instructed to do so, or hospital staff ask for it.

Road safety
Observe the local laws and regulations regarding smartphone usage while driving. If you make a phone call while driving, observe the following rules: Focus on driving to become aware of traffic conditions; If the device has a hands-free function, use handsfree. If the traffic situation requires, stop the car before you pick up the phone.

Use environment

The device complies with the recommended emission values for radio waves when kept at a minimum distance of 1.5 cm from the ear. When carrying the phone in a case, belt clip or holder, make sure that it does not contain metal and that the phone is slightly distracted from the body. When using other accessories, it is not possible to operate in accordance with radio frequency guidelines. If you do not use a case and do not hold the phone on your ear, keep it at least 2.5 cm away from your body, especially during data transfer.

Note on using this unit

  • Do not place the device close to magnetic cards or other magnetic devices. The phone’s magnetism can erase the data found on the disc on the card.
  • Wired telephone, television, and radio may cause interference and may affect the operation of the mobile phone.
  • Keep the appliance dry, all moisture may damage the electrical circuits.
  • Keep the unit away from extreme temperature conditions.
  • Keep the appliance away from places where the temperature can reach 60 ° C, such as a dashboard, window sill, fire, or burning cigarette.
  • Do not paint the appliance.
  • Do not shake the appliance, do not drop it or crush it.
  • Do not disassemble or modify the phone as this may damage the phone, which may cause leakage, which interrupts the internal circuits.
  • Clean only the phone with a damp or non-static cloth. Do not use alcohol, thinner, benzine or other chemical, scouring agents to clean the appliance.
  • The product may become warm during normal use or during charging. Do not leave the phone in a discharged state for a long time as it may cause data loss.
  • Metal parts of the device may cause skin irritation.
  • Do not put the device in the back pocket if it is damaged, damaging the phone. Do not put the device in the bottom of the bag as it may break.
  • If the phone is in vibrating mode, place it in a place where it can not fall off during vibration.
  • Do not press the display with a needle or other sharp object, as it may damage the LCD display, because it may cause the loss of warranty.
  • Store the device in an appropriate location when not in use. Keep away from children.
  • If the device is lost or stolen, contact your network service provider immediately to prevent the SIM card from being used by unauthorized persons. The service provider may ask for the IMEI number of the device that you can find on the battery sticker or by dialing the code *#06#. Record this number if you need it in the future.
  • To prevent unauthorized use, lock the SIM card or the device, change the passwords if necessary.
  • Always switch off the appliance before removing the battery. Otherwise, it may cause data loss.
  • When leaving your vehicle, carry the appliance or put it in the glove compartment to prevent theft.
  • Keep the device, battery, and charger away from children.

Notes on using the battery

  • Do not disassemble or modify the battery as this may cause leakage, overheating, or explosion.
  • Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may cause an explosion. Dispose of the old battery according to local regulations. Do not throw it into household waste.
  • Do not short circuit the battery circuits with a needle or other metal object as it may cause leakage, overheating or explosion.
  • If the battery liquid goes into the eyes, it may cause blindness. If this happens, do not rub your eyes, but rinse with water and seek medical attention immediately.
  • If the battery liquid make contact with the skin, it may cause burns on the skin. Wash your skin with clean water and consult a physician immediately.
  • Do not take the battery in your mouth as it may be poisonous.
  • Do not continue to use the battery if it finds too hot or has changed its color or shape.
  • Keep the battery dry.
  • Do not store the battery near fire or other hot places. Store the battery in a cool, well-ventilated area and do not expose it to direct sunlight.
  • Do not charge the battery for more than 24 hours.
  • The battery can be charged for hundreds of times, but each charge will shorten its life and wear out after a while.
  • When replacing a battery, use only a battery approved by the manufacturer. Using an incorrect battery may result in a warranty.

Qualified service
The product can only be repaired by a qualified person.

Hearing protection
To avoid hearing loss, do not listen to music or radio for a long time at high volume.

Water resistance
The appliance is not waterproof, so keep it dry.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

The device handles 1 mini (normal) and a micro SIM card.

Power Supply Features

  • Input: (AC), 100-240 V – 50/60 Hz – 0.15 A
  • Output: (DC), 5 V – 0.5 A – 2.5 W
  • Battery type and voltage: Li-ion battery, 3.7 V, 800 mAh
  • Network: GSM 900/1800 MHz
  • SAR values: 0.87 W/Kg (Head) – 1.49 W/Kg (Body)

Note: Actual operating conditions depend on local conditions, network environment and user habits.

ABOUT THE KEYS

  1. Left soft key / Right Soft key: opens the menu in the left / right corner of the screen.
  2. Dial key: dial / answer the call, and in standby mode open the call lists.
  3. End / Power off button: Press and hold to turn the power on and off; briefly press it down, reject a call, or quit it from the menu.
  4. 0-9 alphanumeric keypad: press the corresponding keys to enter numbers when dialing or characters corresponding to numbers when writing text.
  5. In standby mode: by long pressing one of the buttons from “2” to “9”, you can use the speed dial function (if you have set it in the menu [Contacts / Option / Others / Speed dial]).
  6. Ok button: long press to execute the indicated function. In standby mode, press to open the selected link.
  7. Navigation key: Press up / down / left /right directions to scroll through the menu. In standby mode, press the up/down / left / right arrows to access the quick menu at the top of the screen and press OK to execute.*(Star) button: in menu mode, press the key to lock the keyboard. In standby mode press the button twice to display the “+” international call sign. # (Dual cross) button: in standby mode, long press to activate/deactivate Silent Mode.

GETTING STARTED

INSERT SIM CARD
To use your phone, you need to insert a valid SIM card to connect to the GSM network. To avoid missing or damaged the contents of the SIM card, please DO NOT hold the metal part of the SIM card with your hands free and keep it away from electromagnetic devices. If the SIM card is damaged, it can not be connected to the GSM network. Before inserting or removing the SIM card, make sure that the device is turned off and the back of the device removed.

Note: Locate the SIM card slot on the back of the device and in the direction of the signal, with the collisions slide the card (8) (9). When inserting, please make sure the chip is facing down and the cut corner is on the left side. It may happen that your device does not handle old SIM cards. Contact your network provider to change the SIM card.

INSERT SD CARD
The memory card is not part of the basic package, but the memory of the device can be expanded with an SD card. Please make sure that the memory card is inserted correctly before use. Note that the device may shakes, the memory card may slide out of the slot, so please do not bend it, scratch the memory card or expose it to static electricity or dust, do not immerse it in water. Place the memory card in the slot on the back of the phone, withits chip facing down, as shown on the device. Please be careful when using a memory card, especially when it is removed. Some memory cards must be formatted with a computer before use.

INSERT BATTERY

  1. Insert the battery chip into the protruding metal point in the battery slot, insert the battery, and push the top down until the battery engages in the recess.
  2. Put back the back cover.

REMOVE BATTERY
To remove the battery, turn off the device, remove the cover and then remove the battery at the top.

Note: Please remove the battery when it is switched off, as it may cause abnormal operation when the device is switched on.

CHARGING THE BATTERY
Connect the charger to the appliance and plug the other end into the socket. If the device is turned on while charging, the battery icon will move in the right corner of the display. Charging is completed when the charging indicator on the top right is lit. If charging is switched off, a charging indicator appears on the display. When charging is complete, unplug the charger from the unit.

Note: When the battery voltage is low, a warning message is displayed on the display. Charge the battery as soon as you can, to avoid any inconvenience, the device can be switched off during a telephone conversation. Your device can automatically turn off when the power level is too low.

  1. If you use the battery at a persistently low charge, it may adversely affect the battery life and quality.
  2. Use only the charger approved by the manufacturer for proper operation.
  3. Do not remove the battery during charging.
  4. Fill the unit for at least 4 hours before first use. This can increase the efficiency of the multiple charge and discharge cycles.

POWER ON / OFF

Press and hold the End / On-Off button to turn the unit on or off.

  1. If a SIM card is not inserted, it is defective or not fit correctly, a warning message will be displayed after switching on the display. Turn off your device and make sure the SIM card is inserted correctly.
  2. If you insert the SIM card into the device, the PIN request and the phone password are active, the device prompts you for the password and PIN code and switches to standby mode. After switching on, the phone automatically searches for the network. If the device has found the allowed network, it will display its name and signal strength. If your device does not find a suitable network, you can only make an emergency call or access non-network services on your phone.

CALL FUNCTIONS

If you have completed the steps in the previous chapter, the machine is ready to make and receive calls. For more information about call origination and basic call functions, see this chapter.

Note: If you are using a headset, gently insert and unplug the jack plug to avoid possible injury.

MAKE A CALL
In standby mode, press the appropriate number keys to enter the phone number you want to call, press the right soft key to delete incorrect numbers, and press the left soft key or dial key to start the call if the entered number is correct. If you use the device with two SIM cards, select which card you want to start the call from. To enter the international phone number format, press the [*] key twice until the international call sign “+” appears on the display.

RECEIVE A CALL
When you have an incoming call, the device will alert you in the appropriate way, if your service provider supports calling number display, the display will show the caller’s number or the name of the caller (depending on whether it was previously saved in the phone book).

  1. Press the dial button or left soft key and answer the incoming call with [Answer].
  2. If the answer any button function is active [Menu / Settings / Call settings / Others / Answer/Reject mode / Any-key answer], you can answer the call with any button, except the right software button and the End/Power button.
  3. If the headset is connected to the device and the [Auto answer when earphone mode] function is activated [Menu / Settings / Call settings / Others / Answer/Reject mode / Auto answer when earphone mode], your phone will automatically answer incoming calls after 5 seconds of vibration or ringing.
  4. If you do not want to answer the call, press the End/Power button to reject the call. You can also use the End/Power button to end the call.
  5. If the function is active [Menu / Settings / Call settings / Others/answer/Reject mode/ Reply SMS after reject], after rejecting the call, you can send a message from the predefined templates.
  6. During a call, you can use the up/down navigation keys to decrease or increase the speaker volume.

EMERGENCY CALL
You can also initiate an emergency call without a SIM card. Different networks may use different emergency numbers, please contact your network provider.

CONFERENCE CALL

If the network supports it, a multi-party call is also possible. In standby mode, enter the phone number with the area code in international format. Press the call button to dial. To add a new call, type the second phone number, then dial the desired number. You can also make a new call from contacts stored in the phonebook; to do this, press the [Menu] button during an active call, select the [Contacts] menu, find the contact you want to dial, and then press the Call button. When the call is connected, press the [Menu] button and select the [Merge calls] menu. You can add more calls by repeating the previous steps.

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING A CALL
Some operations and services are also available during an active call. Several of these depend on network support, please inquire about these options with your network provider. Press the middle button [OK] to activate Handsfree during an active call; you can return the call to the handset in the same way. By pressing the left soft key [Menu], you can access the services that can be used during an active call, which are as follows (some functions can only be used under special conditions):

  • Connect to BT headset: switch to Bluetooth headset
  • Add new call: you can add a call from the call log.
  • Hold/Unhold: You can put the active call on hold or take it back from hold.
  • Mute: you can mute your device’s microphone if you need to have a conversation during a call so that the person on the other end of the line cannot hear it.
  • Adjust volume: use the up and down navigation keys to control the call volume.
  • contacts: Opens the Phonebook during a call
  • Call logs: you can view call history.
  • Messaging: You can enter the messages menu.
  • Swap: you can swap the call on hold and the active call.
  • Merge calls: you can merge calls.

Note: Menu items marked with [*] only work under special circumstances. For example: “Swap”, which is only available when one call is on hold and the other is active. To combine calls, a service (conference call) is required, which you can activate at your network provider.

VIEWING AND REDIALING A MISSED CALL
The device displays missed calls on the display. To dial a missed call, press the (left)

key, then press the call start key or Options > Call to dial the number.

REDIAL A PREVIOUSLY CALLED NUMBER
To display the most recently dialed numbers, press the call key in standby mode. Select the phone number you want to dial, and press the call key again or Options > Call.

SPEED DIAL
Speed dialing allows you to dial a specific phone number by pressing and holding a button on your mobile phone’s keypad. You can edit the service’s settings (the list of your favorite contacts) in the [Contacts/ Others / Speed Dial] menu. In standby mode, you can use the speed dial function by long pressing one of the buttons from “2” to “9”. Press button 1 to access the Voicemail service (if the service is active on the SIM card).

MAIN MENU

In standby mode, press the left soft key to enter the Main Menu. Within the Main Menu, you can access many functions and operations: Contacts, Call Logs, Messaging, Settings, Camera, Images, FM Radio, Entertainment, Organizer, Profiles, My files, Application.

CONTACTS

In standby mode, you can enter the Phonebook with the right soft key or you can access it in the menu Menu>Contacts. Here you can store and edit contacts. The number of contacts that can be stored on the SIM card depends on the capacity of the card. You can store 1000 contacts in the phone memory. By entering the phonebook, you can view all contacts (stored on the SIM card and device). A different icon indicates which contact is saved to which storage location. You can search for the given contact by entering the first letter of the contact. After searching for the contact, you can call the given number by pressing the Dial button, and disconnect the line by pressing the End/On/Off button.

ADD NEW CONTACT
In standby mode: enter the phone number, then press the middle [OK] key (Add to Names) or the left soft key [Options > Add to Contacts]. You can create a new contact or add the phone number to an existing contact. Attention! The device can store only one phone number for a name: in the case of an existing contact, it is possible to change the phone number. Choose where to save the contact (SIM card or phone) or enter the name for the phone number, then press the [OK] button (left function button). To save, press the [Save] (left) button. In Phonebook mode: Options > New. The following options can be found in the Phonebook menu by pressing the left software button [Options]:

  • New: add a new contact.
  • Delete multiple: delete multiple selected contacts.
  • Delete all: deletes all contacts.
  • Delete Phone: delete all contacts stored on the phone.
  • Delete SIM1: delete all contacts stored on SIM1.
  • Delete SIM2: delete all contacts stored on SIM2.
  • Copy/Move: copy phone numbers (the original contact remains) or move (the contact is deleted from the original location) from SIM to phone and vice versa.
  • Import/export: import/export of contacts from/to memory card in vCard format.
  • Others: in this menu, Speed Dial is available, and here you can check the status of the memory. By pressing the [Options] button within the given contact, additional options are available:
  • SMS: sending a text message to the selected phone number.
  • Call: dial the selected phone number
  • Delete: delete the selected contact

MESSAGING

Message service is a network-dependent service that enables sending SMS. Contact your network operator for more information.

Write a message
In menu mode, select [Messaging > Write message].

Note: in order to send SMS, you must have the correct message center number, which you can find out from your network provider. You can check and change the message center in [Menu > Messagaging > Options> SMS Settings > SIM1/SIM2 message center]. While writing a message, use the # key to switch between input modes, and press the * key to access special characters. Text messages can consist of a maximum of 612 characters (maximum of 268 characters when using accented characters). Press the left softkey [Options] while editing a message to access the following functions: Recipient: enter the phone number manually or from the Phonebook. After specifying the recipient, you can choose from the following menu items:

  • Send
  • Insert template: insert a pre-written template into the message.
  • Add contact info: insert a contact from the phone book.
  • Add phiz
  • Save as draft

Inbox
You can store received messages on your device or SIM card and access them from there. When you receive a message, you will be alerted by a sound or vibration (as previously set in the menu) and an image will appear on the display. Press left soft key [View] or OK key to view the message, right soft key to return to SMS menu to read other incoming messages. In the message list, press OK (Middle button) to view the message. By pressing the left softkey [Options], you can choose between the following options:

  • Delete: delete message
  • Answer
  • Forward: forward the message to another recipient.
  • Call: dial the sender
  • Move: move the message to the SIM/phone (it will be deleted from the original location)
  • Copy: copy the message to SIM / phone
  • Add sender to: save the sender’s phone number in the Phonebook.
  • Details: view message details (sender, date, storage location).

Drafts
You can view unfinished, saved (While writing a message: Options/Save as draft) messages in this folder. Outbox The device saves unsent messages in this folder. In the message list, press OK (Middle button) to view the message.

Sentbox
If the message is sent successfully, the device saves the sent message in the Sentbox, if the option to save sent messages is activated. You can check this in the following menu: [Menu > Messaging > Options > SMS settings > Save sent messages].

Templates

In this menu, you can view the factory-set template messages. You can edit the pre-written texts with the soft button on the left [Edit], or you can set a custom text for the places, which you can save with the [OK] button.

Voicemail
In this menu, you can edit the voicemail server for SIM cards, which you can call directly by pressing the [1] button with speed dialing. For voicemail to work, the service must be activated on the SIM card. For more information, contact your network provider.

SMS settings
You can change the parameters of the SMS service in [Menu > Messaging > Options > SMS settings]:

  • SIM1/SIM2 message center – edit / view the message center for the SIM card
  • Message validity period – you can set the validity period of the SMS, for how long the device tries to send it
  • Status report – by activating it, you will receive a message when the SMS has been delivered
  • Save sent messages
  • Preferred storage

CALL LOGS

In menu mode, you can access the menu items Missed calls, Dialed calls, Received calls, Rejected calls, All calls, Delete all, Call timers by selecting the Call log. When opening a call list, the following options are available by pressing the left softkey [Options]:

  • Details – view call details.
  • Call – call a given number
  • Write a message – send a text message to the selected phone number.
  • Add to Contacts – save a phone number to a new or existing contact.
  • Add to the blacklist – block inquiries from a phone number.
  • Add to whitelist – block all incoming calls from phone numbers, except those on the whitelist.
  • Delete – Delete the selected item from the list
  • Delete all – delete all items from the call list.
  • Mark – Mark the selected call
CALL SETTINGS

DUAL SIM SETTINGS

  • Standby mode

  • In this menu, you can set which SIM cards the device uses: In the menu [Menu > Settings> Call settings > Dual-SIM > Standby mode], select whether the device uses only SIM1, only SIM2, or both. Note: both SIM cards cannot be switched off at the same time.

  • Flight mode
    If the Flight mode is switched on, the device turns off all network functions. If the to send.

  • Receive data via Bluetooth: the device will ask for reception, and then save the file after confirmation.

ALARM
In menu mode, go to the [Organizer > Alarm] menu, where you can set 3 different alarms. When the alarm clock sounds, press the (left) button to stop it; press the right button to snooze the alarm. The device also wakes up when it is switched off. To change the alarm details, select one from the list and press the Middle (Edit) button, then save the changes with the button:

  • Messaging: the text displayed on the screen when you wake up.
  • Time: set the alarm time.
  • Ringtone: alarm ringtone.
  • Repeat mode: once, daily, working days.

You can turn the set alarm on and off with the function button on the left.

CALENDAR
To open the Calendar – in menu mode – go to [Organizer > Calendar]. The calendar indicates the current month, with the current date highlighted in green. You can use the navigation keys to move between the days, which are highlighted in blue on the calendar.

CALCULATOR
In menu mode, go to [Organizer > Calculator]. Use the buttons corresponding to the calculator display to perform basic math operations.

TORCH
In menu mode, go to [Organizer > Electric Torch]:

  • Torch on: the flashlight turns on and burns with a steady light.
  • Torch off: the flashlight turns off.
  • Fast flicker: the flashlight lights up with a flashing light.

You can also turn the torch on and off in standby mode by long pressing the middle navigation button.

APPLICATION

BLACKLIST
In the Blacklist menu, you have the option to block incoming calls from the specified numbers. In the Blacklist menu, you can specify the numbers from which you do not want to receive calls or messages. To select the numbers you want to block, go to [Applications > Blacklist > Blacklist list> Options] in Menu mode:

  • New – add a new contact to the blacklist: type the name and phone number (in international format) and press the button.
  • Import names – in this menu item, you can select a contact from the phonebook that you want to add to the blacklist. Attention! The blacklist only blocks calls from contacts saved in international format!
  • Call log – add a contact to the blacklist from the call log.

To block calls and/or messages from the selected contact(s), go to [Applications > Blacklist > Blacklist Settings] in Menu mode, then select