THURAYA XT-LITE satellite phone User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- THURAYA
Table of Contents
THURAYA XT-LITE satellite phone
Parts Description
- Satellite antenna
- Receiver
- Left soft key
- Call key
- Alphanumeric keypad
- Navigation keys
- Selection key
- Microphone
- Right soft key
- End key
- USB/Data cable jack
- Charger jack
- Earphone jack (Earphones are available as an optional accessory)
- Battery release
- SIM card holder
Overview of the Home Screen
Getting Started
Inserting the SIM card
Make sure to insert the SIM card in the shown direction before inserting the
battery.
Inserting the battery
Insert the battery from the bottom end first. Then push down the top end until
you hear it click in place Charging the battery
Open the cover at the bottom of the phone and firmly connect the charger to
the charger jack Network conne ction
When the XT-LITE is powered on, the phone will search for the network and
acquire location information. If the SAT and location icons are lashing, the
phone is yet to receive the location information and you will be able to make
a call or send a message once the lashing stops. Upon successful registration
to the network, the phone will display the country and the signal strength
Making a call
To make a call, enter a phone number using the keypad or choose a saved
contact and then press the Call key.
Receiving a call
To receive a call, press the Call key or any key on the keypad.
During a call
During a call, you can mute the call or put the call on hold from the Options
menu
Swapping calls
While receiving an incoming call during an already active call, select Swap.
This will allow you to connect with up to 6 users.
Conference calls
- During an active call, go to Options > New call. The first call is automatically put on hold.
- Call the other user’s phone number.
- To add the first user into the conference call, go to Options > Multiparty.
You can include up to 6 users in the conference call by repeating steps 1 to 3.
Note
During a conference call, you may choose to speak with a user in private.
Select the user and go to Options > Private, and then all other calls are put
on hold automatically.
Messaging
Sending messages
- Go to Menu > Messages > New message.
- Enter the message.
- Add the phone numbers of the recipient(s).
- Select Options > Send.
Tips
Press the key for symbol entry, the # key for switching between number and
text, and Options > AutoText for predictive text entry.
SMS to email
While writing a message, you can change the sending format to email.
-
Select Options > Sending options >
Format > SMS to email. -
Select Options > Send > enter an email address > OK > enter an email center number > Send.
Navigation
- Find your current coordinates
- Enter waypoints to navigate to a specific position with the electronic compass
- Geo reporting can be used to send your coordinates to pre-defined numbers via SMS. Follow Option A to send only the coordinates and Option B to send coordinates plus a user- defined message (see next page).
Features
Option A
To send only the GPS coordinates (without user-defined message):
Go to Menu > Navigation > Geo reporting.
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Enter recipient(s):
• Enter up to four recipients, one for each of the empty slots.
• Select the slot, go to Options > Add recipient, and choose to input the number or select from contacts. -
Set the interval:
• Select any of the four slots and go to Options > Message intervals.
• Choose frequency of outgoing messages (every 3 minutes to every 2 hours).
Option B
To send a user-defined message along with the GPS coordinates:
Go to Menu > Navigation > Geo reporting.
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Follow steps 1 and 2 from above.
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Turn on SOS message:
– Select any of the four slots and go to Options > SOS message > On. -
Set the SOS message:
– Select any of the four slots. and go to Options > Setup SOS message.
– Write the message and press the Selection key to save
NOTE:
How to activate and deactivate Geo reporting:
- To activate from the home screen, long-press the right soft key.
- To deactivate while in use, short press the right soft key
Organizer
Use the Organizer of your XT-LITE for a range of convenient features such as
setting alarms, scheduling appointments, using the built-in calculator,
stopwatch and world time.
Call notification
Your Thuraya XT-LITE allows you to receive a notification of an incoming call even if your satellite signal is too weak to receive the call itself. This is particularly useful when the Thuraya XT-LITE is in your pocket with the antenna stowed, and only has a weak signal.
- Fully extend the antenna of your Thuraya XT-LITE.
- Ensure that you have a direct line of sight to the satellite.
- As soon as the signal strength is strong enough, the warning disappears from the display. You can now accept the call as usual by pressing the Call key
Software Upgrades
A software upgrade is only required if Thuraya releases a newer software version. Before performing an upgrade please check your current software version under Security > S/W version to see if an upgrade is required.
- Download and install the latest XT- LITE upgrader file from www.thuraya.com
- Download the latest XT-LITE software from www.thuraya.com.
- Power on your Thuraya XT-LITE with a fully charged battery.
- Connect the PC and the Thuraya XT- LITE using the USB cable.
- Double click the XT-LITE upgrader icon on the desktop and the program will guide you through the upgrade process.
How to connect the data cable for a software upgrade:
Open the cover at the bottom of the phone and firmly connect the USB cable to
the UDC jack
Afterwards attach the other side of the data cable to your PC.
Useful Tips
Maintaining your XT-LITE
Your satellite phone needs to be in optimal working condition when you need it. To ensure your phone is prepared, a regular Thuraya phone test provides you with peace of mind that ensures your satellite phone is working when it is needed:
- Test your Thuraya phone regularly, especially if you have not used it for sometime(dial the free number 11 11 2 from your XT-LITE to test if it is working properly)
- Charge the XT-LITE’s battery once a month to have the phone ready when you need it
- Check your subscription or credit balance regularly
Troubleshooting
Certification / Compliance / Warranty
SAR Information
Your wireless Thuraya XT-LITE phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) recommended by international guidelines (ICNIRP). These limits
are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF
energy for the general population. The guidelines include a substantial safety
margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
The exposure guidelines for mobile devices employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the ICNIRP guidelines is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of tissue. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
The actual SAR level of an operating device can be below the maximum value
because the device is designed to use only the power required to reach the
network. That amount changes depending on a number of factors such as how
close you are to a network base station. The highest SAR value under the
ICNIRP guidelines for use of the device at the ear is 0.324W/kg.
This satellite mobile phone cannot be used in a body-worn position because in
this position the phone cannot properly receive and transmit the satellite
signal therefore in this mode of operation is not practical and restricted in
use.
Use of device accessories and enhancements may result in different SAR values. SAR values may vary depending on national reporting and testing requirements and the network band. Additional SAR information may be provided under product information at www.apsi.co.kr.
FCC Compliance
Your mobile device is also designed to meet the requirements for exposure to
radio waves established by the Federal Communications Commission
(USA) and Industry Canada. These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6W/kg
averaged over one gram of tissue and the Thuraya XT-LITE complies with these
requirements. Although not intended to support operations when body-worn (in
this position the phone cannot properly receive and transmit the satellite
signal therefore in this mode of operation is not practical) the use of body-
worn accessories is limited to belt-clips, holsters, or similar accessories
that have no metallic component in the assembly and which provide at least
0.5cm separation between the device, including its antenna, and your body.
It is not possible to acquire an FCC ID because of existing FCC regulation 25.129 (d), but the product has passed all FCC standard tests. XT-LITE also complies with FCC SAR standards. The SAR value (head) of the Thuraya XT-LITE is 0.360 W/kg.
Caution
This equipment generates or uses radiofrequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
RoHS Compliance
This product is in compliance with EU RoHS Directives and manufactured using
lead-free solder paste and parts.
LIMITED WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty is provided to the original end-user purchaser (the
‘Buyer’) of any new Thuraya XT-LITE Satellite Handheld Phone. This Limited
Warranty is non-transferable.
Warranty Coverage and Service
Thuraya warrants all new Thuraya XT-LITE Satellite Handheld Phones (the
‘Product’) under normal use and wear to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the
original Buyer (the ‘Warranty Period’). If, under normal use and wear, the
Product becomes defective in materials or workmanship and is returned at
Buyer’s expense to a Thuraya Authorized Service Center during the Warranty
Period, the Product will be repaired or replaced, at
Thuraya’s sole and exclusive option, and at no charge to Buyer. The buyer will
be required to provide reasonable proof of date of purchase. Reconditioned
replacement components, parts, units or materials may be used if the Product
is repaired or replaced. Costs incurred in the removal, de-installation or
reinstallation of the Product are not covered.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AND THURAYA WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE FOLLOWING:
This Limited Warranty will be void in its entirety if the Product is serviced
by anyone other than Thuraya or a Thuraya Authorized Service Centre. Buyer’s
sole and exclusive remedy shall be the repair or replacement of the defective
product, as specifically described above. Thuraya neither assumes nor
authorizes any Authorized Service Centre or any other person or entity to
assume any other obligation or liability beyond that which is provided for in
this Limited Warranty.
This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of the Product and does
not cover the following:
- products or accessory equipment not manufactured or provided by Thuraya
- failures or defects caused by misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, dampness, sand, unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical stress or neglect
- unauthorized installation, removal or repair
- failure to follow instructions
- fire, lood or other nature caused accidents
- spills of food or liquids; moisture
- normal wear and tear
- scratches, dents and cosmetic damage
- improper installation, maintenance or improper storage
- operation or repair; performance of the Product when used in combination with other products or equipment not manufactured or provided by Thuraya
- payments for labor or service to representatives or service centers not authorized by Thuraya.
This Limited Warranty of the Product does not cover the operation, availability, coverage, range or grade of service provided by the satellite systems.
Limitation of Liability
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THURAYA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, LESS REASONABLE AMOUNT FOR USE AND WEAR, OR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, OR FOR ANY DELAYS, LOSS OF USE, TIME, PROFITS, REVENUE OR SAVINGS, ANY COMMERCIAL LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, MILEAGE, DAMAGE TO BUYER’S OR TO OTHER PERSON’S VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY, ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY FAILURE TO PERFORM.
All liability and obligations of Thuraya under this Limited Warranty shall terminate upon the expiration of the applicable Warranty Period provided herein. This Limited Warranty sets forth the entire responsibility of Thuraya with respect to the Product. There are no other liabilities of Thuraya arising from the sale of the Product whether based on warranty, contract, negligence or other theories of liability. No employee, agent, dealer, representative, distributor, service partner or reseller is authorized to modify or extend this Limited Warranty or to make binding representations, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, in the name and/or on behalf of Thuraya regarding the Product or this Limited Warranty.
In no event shall Thuraya liability exceed the cost of correcting defects as
provided herein.
This Limited Warranty gives specific legal rights to Buyer, and Buyer also may
have other rights which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, as this
Limited Warranty does not affect the Buyer’s legal rights under the relevant
applicable national laws in respect of the sale of consumer goods or the
Buyer’s rights vis- à-vis the retail seller/dealer of the Product.
No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without Thuraya’s prior written
approval.
If any part of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or unenforceable,
such partial illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the
enforceability of the remainder of the limited warranty.
Printed in South Korea.
Caution
THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.