bmobile K383 Dual SIM 2G CellPhone User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: bmobile

bmobile K383 Dual SIM 2G CellPhone User Guide

General Information

Safety Information

If your phone has lost or been stolen, notify the telecommunication office the SIM card is disabled (network support is required). This can avoid economic loss caused by unauthorized use

Please take measures as following to avoid your phone being unauthorized use:

Set PIN code of SIM card
Set phone password

Safety warning and Attentions

Safety warning

SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT
Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. Using a mobile phone in flight is illegal and risky.
Please make sure that your mobile phone is powered off in flight.
INTERFERENCE
The conversation quality of any mobile phone may be affected by radio interference. An antenna is built inside the mobile phone and located below the microphone. Do not touch the antenna area during a conversation, lest that the conversation quality deteriorates.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair phone equipment. Installing or repairing the mobile phone on your own may bring great danger and violates the warranty rules.
ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES
Use only approved accessories and batteries.
EMERGENCY CALLS
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service, enter the emergency number, e.g. 112, then press the Dial key. Give your location and state your situation briefly. Do not end the call until told to do so.

Functions of Keys

The mobile phone provides the following keys:

Left and right soft key
The bottom line on the screen displays the functions of the Left and Right soft key.
Dial key
Press it to originate a call by entering the called number or selecting a contact from the phonebook; or press it to receive an incoming call; or press it in standby state to show the latest call records.
End key
Press it to end a call being dialed or end an ongoing call; or press it to exit the menu and return to the standby state.
Direction key
Press them to scroll the options when browsing a function list. In edit state, press direction keys to navigate.
In conversation status, you can press up or down direction key to tune volume.
OK key
Press it to confirm a selection.
Number keys, * key and # key
Turn off the flashlight with a 0 button.
Press number keys 1 through 9 to input or edit state to input numbers and characters;

The # key and the * key represent different functions in different states or different function menus.
Hold the # key up to 2s in standby state to switch meeting, silent and normal mode.
Press the # key in edit state to switch between input methods.

Pressing the key in edit status to select a symbol.
When the keypad is locked, you can press left soft key then key to unlock it.

Press the key twice can input “+” in standby interface. When the symbol “+” appears, press the key quickly to input “P” or “W”. “P” and “W” are used for calling the extension; “+” are used for dialing an international call.

Getting started

Installing the SIM Cards and the Battery

A SIM card carries useful information, including your mobile phone number, PIN (Personal Identification Number), PIN2, PUK (PIN Unlocking Key), PUK2 (PIN2 Unlocking Key), IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity), network information, contacts data, and short messages data.

Note:

After powering off your mobile phone, wait for a few seconds before removing or inserting A SIM card.
Exercise caution when operating A SIM card, as friction or bending will damage the SIM card.
Properly keep the mobile phone and its fittings such as the SIM cards beyond children’s reach.

Installation

Hold the End key for a while to power off the mobile phone
Push the back cover above the battery and remove it.
Pull the left battery buckle outward and then lift the battery away.
Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot lightly with the corner cutting of the card aligning to the notch of the slot and the gold plate of the card facing download, till the SIM card cannot be further pushed in.
With the metallic contacts of the battery facing the metallic contacts in the battery slot, press the battery down until it locks into place.

Installing T-Flash Card

The T-Flash card is a pluggable mobile storage card inside the mobile phone.
To install the T-Flash card, open its latch, place its indented side downward, insert the card into the card slot, and then close the latch.
To remove the T-flash card, open its latch and slightly take the card out. And then close the latch.

Note:

The mobile phone cannot automatically identify the T-flash card being inserted when the mobile phone is powered on. You must power off the mobile phone and then power it on, so that the phone can identify the T-Flash card.
The T-Flash card is a miniature object. Keep it out of the reach of children for fear that children swallow it!

Using the Menus

Call History

Missed calls
You can view a list of the latest missed calls.
Note: When the mobile phone indicates that some calls are missed, you can select Details to enter the missed calls list. Navigate to a missed call and then press the Dial key to dial the number that originated that call.
Dialed calls
You can view the latest dialed calls. Choose Dialed calls and then select a dialed call to call, delete or delete all (or send SMS to it) etc.
Received calls
You can view the latest received calls. Choose Received calls and then select a received call to call, delete or delete all (or send SMS to it) etc.
All calls
You can check all the phones.
Delete all logs
You can delete all call logs by this menu.
Call timers
You can check the call time.
Call settings
You can select SIM card to set the call settings options as below.
Call waiting: After you choose Activate, the mobile phone will contact the network. A moment later, the network will make a response and send a message to acknowledge your operation. If the call waiting function is activated, the network will alert you and the mobile phone screen will display the incoming call number if others are calling you while you are already in a conversation.
Call divert: This network function enables you to forward incoming calls to another number you have previously specified.
Call barring: The call barring function enables you to bar calls as needed. When setting this function, you need to use a network barring code, which can be obtained from the network operator. If the code is wrong, an error message will be prompted on the screen. After selecting a call barring option, continue to select Activate or Deactivate. The mobile phone will prompt you to input the call barring code and then contact the network. A moment later, the network will make a response and send the operation results to the mobile phone.
Auto redial: Switch on or off auto redialing function. When switched on, if the receiver does not answer in dialing, the phone will automatically redial the number. The maximum redial times are 10. And during this period, the subscriber cannot dial any other number.
Press the End/Power key or the Right soft key[Cancel] to end auto redial.
Call time reminder: To have your phone alert you with a beep for every fixed time intervals (Periodic) or once (Single)during a call, press the OK key and select either Off; Single; or Periodic; if selected to activate, press the OK key again and input time interval in number of seconds (1-3000 for single; 30 – 60 for periodic) and then press the OK key again to confirm.
Auto call Record: Select on the automatic recording after connecting the call.
Connect notice: Open/close connect notice.
Answer mode: use the OK key or the Left soft key to turn any key on or off, if activated, you can answer incoming calls just by any key except the Red key and the Right soft key. You can also choose to plug in a headset to answer incoming calls automatically.

Phonebook

The mobile phone can store up to1000 telephone numbers. The telephone numbers that a SIM card can store depends on the storage capacity of the SIM card. The telephone numbers stored in the mobile phone and in the SIM cards form a phonebook.

The phonebook search function enables you to view contacts. You can search a contact as required from the phonebook. Select this option, in the edit interface, input the name of the contact you want to search or the first letter(s) of the name. All the contacts meeting the search condition are listed. Press the Up and Down direction keys to browse

Messages

If the short message memory is full, a blinking message icon appears on the top of the screen. To normally receive short messages, you need to delete some of the existing short messages.

Write message
Through this function, you can create new text message.

Inbox
Received messages are listed in this menu.

Drafts
Draft messages are listed in this item.

Outbox
Messages sent failed are stored in this item.

Sent messages
The messages which are sent successfully are stored in this menu.

SMS templates
Common short message template.

SMS settings
Sets and save SMS service parameters of SIM card.

Multimedia

Camera

Your phone is fitted with camera allows you to take photos whenever possible. You can store the pictures in phone or customize the wallpaper.
In photo preview interface, you can choose the following operations by pressing the Left soft key in a pop-up menu:

Switch to video recorder: Enter video preview interface by selecting

Image viewer:

Camera setting: Can be set to adjust the camera, etc.

Restore default setting: You can restore the default Settings

Image viewer

You can view the pictures or images through this function

Video player

This function enables you to play video files. By pressing the direction key can you control the playing process of video player: play/pause （OK key）, fast forward (press and hold right direction key) and rewind (press and hold left direction key). In video player interface, you can press * and # direction key to tune volume.

Audio player

You can use this function to play audio files. By pressing the direction key, you can control the playing process of audio player: play/pause （OK key）, switch to last song/next song （press left or right direction key）, fast forward (press and hold right direction key) and rewind (press and hold left direction key). In audio player interface, you can press * and # direction key to tune volume.

Sound recorder

Use this function to record audio files. The recording file you stopped would be stored in file list automatically.

FM radio

You can use the application as a traditional FM radio with automatic tuning and saved channels.

File Manager

The phone provides a certain space for users to manage files and supports the T-Flash card. The capacity of the T-Flash card is selectable. You can use the file manager to conveniently manage various directories and files on the phone and the T-Flash card. You can use this function to format all the data in the memory. The system will re-create a default folder. The formatted data cannot be recovered. Therefore, think twice before using the formatting function.

Organizer

The phone provides some functions:
Calculator
Calendar
Alarm
World clock
Unit converter

Settings

Relatives Numbers : After opening, set the number of the key, and press the specified key in the standby interface to dial the number directly.

Phone settings

Time and date: set the date format, the time format, and detail time.
Language settings: Select display language for the mobile phone.
Pref. input method: Set phone’s default input method every time it enters edit mode according to your usage habit.
Display settings: You can set wallpaper, screen auto lock and LCD backlight.
Shortcuts: You can set the shortcut function of direction key through this function.
Dedicated keys: Set and customize functions of the four navigator keys when pressed in standby.
Flight mode: Opening or closing the flight mode. Network settings: You can set up to the network data transmission.
Security settings: You can set security options of the phone under this menu so that the phone or the SIM card cannot be illegally used.
Connectivity
Bluetooth: With Bluetooth, you can make a wireless connection to other compatible devices, such as mobile phones, computers, headsets and car kits. You can use the Bluetooth to send images, video clips, music, sound clips and notes, and transfer files from your compatible pc.
Data accounts: You can set up the data connection Restore settings
Use this function to restore factory settings. The initial password is 1234

Profiles

The mobile phone provides multiple user profiles, so that you can customize some settings to adapt to the specific events and environments.

Input Methods

This phone provides diversified input modes for you to enter letter information when editing SMS and adding phonebook.
Use the # key to switch between different input methods and there is corresponding input method icon at the bottom of the screen

Accessories

Use only batteries, chargers, and accessories approved by the manufacturer with this device. Use of any other types will invalidate the warranty and may be dangerous. Check with your dealer for available accessories. You may opt to buy:

Extra Battery

Extra batteries of various capacities are available from our company or through your dealer.

Charger Plug, charger cable

Charger plug used to connect with the charger cable for charging on wall outlets. Also you can use the charger cable to connect with the other devices such as the personal computers to charge the phone. Charging time is about 2 to 3 hours. The charging condition is displayed on screen. You may use your phone while charging

Earphone

A mini, practical, hands-free device; you can use its button to answer and end calls. Some models may also come with a volume control knob.
Do not plug or unplug the earphone when connecting dialed or incoming calls.
Please to adjust the incoming call alert volume to the felicitousness before you plug in the earphone.

Caring for Battery

This phone uses a rechargeable battery as power source, when the charge is weak, recharge immediately to protect the batter life. It is best to drain the battery charge first.

When not using the charger, unplug it from the power source and the phone. Over charging will shorten the battery life. Not leave the charger connected to the unit or battery for more than a week.

Temperature affects battery charge capacity.
Your battery may need to be warm up or cool down
before charging. If the battery temperature is lower than 0°C and higher than

45°C, it will not recharge.

Use the battery as it is originally intended. Do not short circuit the battery by connecting the positive and negative terminals with a conductor.
Do not use a damaged battery.
The battery will not perform properly and its life will be shortened if exposed to extreme temperatures.
Do not place the battery in fire, follow local laws and ordinances in disposing used battery.

Environment

Packaging

To facilitate the recycling of packaging materials, please obey the sorting rules instituted locally for this type of waste

Batteries

Spent batteries must be deposited at the designated collection points

The product

The crossed-out waste bin mark affixed to the product means that it belongs to the family of electrical and electronic equipment.
To promote the recycling and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and at the same time safeguard the environment, European regulations require you to obey the sorting rules instituted locally for this type of waste.

FCC

Labeling requirements. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 15.21 Information to user. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105 Information to the user. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: –

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. –
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Absorption Rate (SAR) information: This mobile phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age or health. FCC RF Exposure Information and Statement The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the handset kept 1.0cm from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use accessories that maintain a 1.0cm separation distance between the user’s body and the back of the handset. The use of belt clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided. Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 1.0 cm must be maintained between the users body and the handset, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories used by this device should not contain any metallic components. Body-worn accessories that do not meet these requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. Use only the supplied or an approved antenna.