RLTP169B - Smartphone RCA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Smartphone (senior phone)
Brand	RCA
Model	RLTP169B
Screen	1.77-inch TFT color display, 160×128 pixels
Network	Quad-band GSM (2G)
Processor	Spreadtrum 6531DA
Internal Memory	32 MB RAM + 32 MB ROM
External Memory	MicroSD up to 32 GB
SIM Card	1 x Standard SIM (2G)
Battery	600 mAh Lithium-ion (BL-4C), rechargeable
Dimensions	119.4 × 54.1 × 15.0 mm (approx.)
Weight	Approx. 80 g
Available Languages	French, English, Spanish (customizable)
Main Features	Calls, SMS, phonebook, camera, video, FM radio, audio player, voice recorder, calculator, alarm clock, calendar, flashlight, SOS
Power	USB 5V wall charger (included)
Care and Cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use chemical or abrasive products.
Safety	Compliant with FCC Part 15. Minimum distance of 1.0 cm between body and handset.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Removable battery (BL-4C). Other parts available from manufacturer.
General Information	Designed for seniors. Extra-large keys, simplified icons, dedicated SOS button. Factory reset code: 1234.

Frequently Asked Questions - RLTP169B RCA

How to add a contact to the phonebook?

Enter the number on the keypad, then press Options > Add to contacts > OK > Add new contact > OK > Edit. Enter the contact's name, then press OK > Save.

How to write and send a text message?

To write: Menu > Message > OK > Write message. To send: after composing the message, press Options > Send to. Choose Insert number (manual entry) or Insert contacts (from phonebook). You can send to all contacts via Select all. Press Options > OK > OK then Options > Send > OK.

How to make a phone call?

Option 1: Enter the number on the keypad and press the call key (handset icon). Option 2: from contacts: Menu > Contacts > OK, search for the name, then press the call key.

How to take a photo or record a video?

For a photo: press the Camera key to open the camera, then press Save. For a video: open the camera, press Options > Recording mode > OK, then press the Camera key again to start recording. Note: video recording requires a memory card of at least 256 MB.

How to listen to music or FM radio?

For music: Menu > Multimedia > OK > Audio player, then press the Camera key to start playback. For FM radio: Menu > FM Radio > OK. Use keys '4' and '6' to search frequencies, and '5' to start/pause. Volume is adjusted with the navigation keys.

How to copy files from PC to phone?

Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable. The PC installs the driver automatically. On the phone, select Copy mode. On the PC, open 'My Computer', find the phone's drive and copy files (music, photos, etc.) to the appropriate folder.

How to turn the flashlight on or off?

Press and hold the '0' key on the keypad for about 3 seconds to turn the flashlight on or off.

How to lock and unlock the phone?

Press the '*' key then select Lock. To unlock, press '*' again then choose Unlock.

How to set up the SOS function?

Enable SOS function via Menu > SOS > OK > SOS button > Enable. You can also configure the SOS message, SOS contacts (up to 5 numbers) and SOS alarm in the same menu. The SOS button is located on the back of the phone.

How to set up speed dial?

Go to Menu > Contacts > OK > Options > More > Speed dial. Assign a contact to each key from 2 to 9. In standby mode, press and hold the corresponding key to dial the number.

USER MANUAL RLTP169B RCA

This product is manufactured and sold by Curtis International Ltd.

RCA, the RCA logo, the two dogs (Nipper and Chipper) logo, are registered trademarks or trademarks of RCA Trademark

Management and are used under license by Curtis International Ltd.

Any other product, service, company, trade or product name and logo referenced herein are neither endorsed nor sponsored by RCA Trademark Management or its affiliates.

Specifications

• Designed for easy use for the elderly or people with special needs
• Extra-large dial pad buttons and icons
  SOS support One key emergency call and 5 SOS numbers to enable someone to alert their contacts as quick as possible
• Screen 1.77 inch TFT color screen 160^*128
  Network Band GSM quad bands
• Platform Spreadtrum 6531DA
• Memory 32MB+32MB
• External memory support, T-Flash card support up to 32GB
• Single SIM card
  Audio player
• Talking keypad
  FM radio
• Flashlight
  Other functions: Calculator, Alarm clock, Calendar
• Battery BL-4C battery 600mAh
• Customized Language
• Product Size 4.7 x 2.13x 0.59 inches
• Accessories:1pc*battery/1pc*Charger/

1pc*cable

Start to Use

Installing the battery

1. Lift the corner of the battery cover as illustrated, and then slowly separate it from the phone.

1. Put the battery into the opening. Please make sure the battery's metal contacts connect to the 3 metal pins in the opening.

1. Put the battery cover back by pressing each of the 4 sides until no gap can be seen along the edge of the phone.

Removing the battery

1. Lift the corner of the battery cover as illustrated, and then slowly separate it from the phone.

1. Remove the battery by lifting it out from the top.

1. Put the battery cover back by pressing each of the 4 sides until no gap can be seen along the edge of the phone.

Note: Before removing the battery, turn the phone off and disconnect the charger. Please use only the battery included with the phone.

Installing & removing the SIM card

1. Installation: Remove the battery cover. With the SIM card label side up, clipped corner faces outward, insert it in the direction as illustrated. Please make sure it is completely inserted into the slot.

1. Removal: Lift the outer edge of the SIM card up slightly, and then pull the card out carefully.

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Note: Before removing the SIM card, please turn the phone off and disconnect the charger. The SIM card can be damaged by overly bending it. Please be careful when installing or removing the SIM card. The phone only accepts a standard size GSM 2G SIM card.

Installing & removing the MicroSD memory card for added storage

Referring to the illustration, slide the metal tab towards the outer edge of the phone to unlock and then flip the metal tab up. Place the MicroSD card label side up into the opening. Please make sure the card's contacts match the contact pins in the opening. Flip the metal tab down and then move it towards the center of the phone to lock the card in place.

Charging the battery

Battery charging can be done when the phone is turned on or turned off.

Please make sure the battery is installed properly before charging.

1. Connect the USB charging cable to the phone and to the AC charger. It will take 3 hours to fully charge a discharged battery.

1. After the battery is fully charged, disconnect the AC charger from the AC outlet, then disconnect the USB charging cable from the phone.

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Note: Battery indication will be displayed after several minutes if battery is full-charged.

Your Phone

Standby mode

The phone will go into Standby mode if it is not operated for 20 seconds. Press "End Key" to exit Standby mode.

1	Receiver	2	Display
3	Menu key	4	Camera key
5	Contact key	6	Navigation Up / Down key
7	Call / Answer Key	8	End Key, Power button
9	Numeric key	10	* key
11	# key : Vibrate/Silent	12	Flashlight On/Off
13	SOS button	14	Camera
15	Speaker	16	Volume key

Please refer to next page for an explanation of each button.

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Icons on Screen

Battery status

Signal status

Alarm

Message Full

Missed call

Silent mode

No SIM

When listening FM

W hen playing music

W hen on call

Flight mode

When SOS procedure does not finish

Vibration mode

Setting up the phone up for the first time

Setting up the display language at the first time, English, French, Spanish for option

Then set up the date on “DD-MM-YY” format

At last, set up the time “on 12 hours” or “24 hours” format.

You can reset the languages, date & time under "Setting" Menu

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to add a Contact ?

Enter the number on the keypad

Press [Options] > [Add to contacts] > [OK] > [Add

to new contacts] > [OK] > [Edit]

Enter contact's name

Press [OK] > [Save] > [OK]

How to write message?

Press [Menu] > [Messaging] > [OK] > [Write Message]

How to Send Message?

After entering your message ,press

[Option] >[Send to]

Option 1: insert number (IF number is not stored in

phone's contracts)

Press [insert Number] > [Edit]

Enter contact number> press [OK]

Press [Options] > [Send] > [OK]

Option 2: Insert contacts (If number is stored in phone's contacts)

Press [insert Contacts] > [Edit]

Press options twice to automatically mark the contact, you can also send the message to all contacts through selecting [Mark All]

Press [Options] >[Done] >[OK]

Press [Options] >[Send] > [OK]

How to make a Call ?

Option 1: If the contact number is not stored in the contacts

Enter the Number on the keypad

Press the Call button on the keypad or press

[Option] > [Call] > [OK]

Option 2:If the contact number is stored in the Contacts

Press [Menu] > [Contacts] > [OK]

Enter the contact name

Press the call button on the keypad

How to take a Photo?

Press the [Camera Key] on the keypad to open the app and capture the photo

Press [Save] to store the image

How to Record Video?

Press the [Camera key] on the keypad

Press [Options] > DV mode > OK

Press the [Camera key] on the keypad to start recording

Note: The Video recorder can only be used When a memory card (Min.256MB) is inserted.

How to Play Music?

Press[ Menu] > [Multimedia] > [OK] > [Audio players]

Press the camera button on the keypad to play music

Use the up and down button to adjust the volume

How to record Sound?

Press [Menu] >[Multimedia] >[OK] >[Recorder]>

[ OK ] > [ Options ] > Start recording ]

How to Play FM?

Press [Menu] >[ FM radio] > [OK]

Press "4" "6" button to adjust the searching bar.

Press"5" to start / Pause the FM radio.

Use the up and down button to adjust the volume

How to set Shortcut?

Up and Down Key can set as the shortcut key to the function you like.

Up key is shortcut of Audio Player as default Down key is shortcut of Alarm as default

Press [Menu] > [Setting] > [Phone Setting]>to reset the shortcut for the up and down key.

How to copy media files from the PC to the phone?

Link the phone to PC with the USB cable. The PC will install the USB driver automatically.

Chose the [File copy mode] on the phone.

Open[Computer] on PC, find the phone disk and copy media files from PC to the phone.

How to SWITCH THE FLASHLIGHT ON/OFF?

Press the 0 button on the keypad for about 3 seconds.

How to Lock or unlock the Phone?

Press * on the keypad then press [Lock] Press [Unlock], then press* key to unlock the phone.

How to attach a lanyard on the phone.?

Lift the corner of the battery cover and then slowly separate it from the phone.

Tie the lanyard on phone through the hold on the top of the phone.

Put the battery cover back.

How to turn on/off talking numeric button?

Press [Menu] > [Settings] > [Profiles] > [Other alert tones] > [Dial Tone] >[Human voice tone] > to turn on/off talking numeric button

SOS function

This phone is equipped with an SOS function that lets the user to perform the following operations by pressing the SOS button on the back of the phone.

• Send SMS to 5 designated contacts.
• Call the designated contacts continuously.
• Activate the built-in audible alarm.

Activate & deactivate the SOS function

Activate: Press [Menu] > [SOS] > [OK] > [SOS Switch] > [On / Off]

The SOS button can be deactivated to prevent the alarm and other SOS functions from initiated if the SOS button is accidentally pressed.

Setting up SOS SMS

SOS SMS will send a message to the designated contact once the SOS function is activated and the SOS button is pressed.

To turn on/off SOS SMS, press [Menu] > [SOS] > [OK] > [SOS SMS] > [On/Off].

To set up a SMS message, press [Menu] > [SOS] > [OK] > [SOS SMS] > [SOS message] > [Edit]. Enter a message such as "I need help, please..." or any other alert message to the SOS Contacts.

Setting up SOS Contacts

The SOS phone numbers (Number List) will be the people who will receive a SMS and a phone call when SOS is initiated. The list can store up to 5 contact numbers arranged in priority sequence. Once the SOS button is pressed, the first person in the list will be called first. All 5 persons will receive the SMS around the same time.

To set up SOS contacts, press [Menu] > [SOS] > [OK] > [Number List] > [OK] > [Options]. From here, you can add phone numbers from the

phone's "Contacts" or enter the phone numbers manually.

Setting up SOS alarm

To activate or deactivate the audible alarm, press [Menu] > [SOS] > [OK] > [Alarm sound] > [On/Off].

Low battery reminder

To active or deactivate, press [Menu] > [SOS] > [Low battery reminder] > [On /Off / Texting]

Phone will give alert when battery is not enough and display a message of low battery on screen.

Please charge battery. Please charge battery when you receive the alert of low battery during calling in order to keep the calling.

Note: It is not permitted to enter the numbers of public entities such as police stations, fire stations or rescue control centers here.

Speed Dial

press [Menu] > [Contacts] > [OK] > [Options] > [Others] > [Speed dial] to input the Speed Dial Number from on key from "2"to "9"

If you already set the speed dial numbers, then you can long press number key 2 to 9,^* key to dial set numbers out under standby mode.

Code for factory default:1234

Code for security password:1234

WARINGS

1. Labeling requirements

This device complies with part 15 o the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

1. 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.

1. 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 generate uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. 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.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 1.0cm must be maintained between the user's 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.

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Low battery reminder