Table of Contents
- IsatPhone 2 Quick Start Guide
- IsatPhone 2 @ Apollo Satellite Communications
- Step One Insert the SIM Card
- Step Two
Charge the Battery
and Switch On
- Connect the charger to a power source and the micro USB connector to the port at the base of the phone
- Hold down the red key until the screen lights up
- The first time you use your phone, use the navigation keys to select your language and set the time zone
- To switch off, hold down the red key until the screen shuts down
- Step Three
Connect to the Satellite
- Stand outside in a place where there are no obstacles between you and the sky
- Fully deploy the handset antenna and point it upwards
- To register to the Inmarsat network, your handset must acquire a GPS fix and simultaneously find the Inmarsat network - this happens automatically
- When the handset is registered to the network, the name Inmarsat is displayed beside the signal strength indicator
- To send and receive calls, at least two indicator bars must be filled - if the signal strength is too low, on-screen instructions will help you to improve it
- Note GPS Fix
- Make a Call
- Answer a Call
- Listen to Voicemail
- Incoming Call Alerts
- The handset has the capability to alert you to incoming calls and text messages when the antenna is stowed or the satellite signal reception is limited
- Whenever you switch the handset on and deploy the antenna, the handset attempts to register to the network (see "Connect to the Satellite" above)
- If successful, the screen displays "Ready for Service" and the two status LEDs change to green
- After successful registration, you can stow the antenna
- The status LEDs will change to amber to show that the handset is monitoring the network for incoming call alerts
IsatPhone 2
Quick Start Guide #
IsatPhone 2 @ Apollo Satellite Communications #
Step One
Insert the SIM Card #
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If the battery is in place, lift it out #
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Slide the catch down on the SIM holder and flip it outwards #
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Make sure the angled corner of your SIM card is on your left and slide it into the holder #
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Flip the holder back into place and slide the catch back up #
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Insert the battery #
Step Two
Charge the Battery
and Switch On #
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Connect the charger to a power source and the micro USB connector to the port at the base of the phone #
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Hold down the red key until the screen lights up #
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The first time you use your phone, use the navigation keys to select your language and set the time zone #
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To switch off, hold down the red key until the screen shuts down #
Step Three
Connect to the Satellite #
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Stand outside in a place where there are no obstacles between you and the sky #
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Fully deploy the handset antenna and point it upwards #
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To register to the Inmarsat network, your handset must acquire a GPS fix and simultaneously find the Inmarsat network – this happens automatically #
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When the handset is registered to the network, the name Inmarsat is displayed beside the signal strength indicator #
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To send and receive calls, at least two indicator bars must be filled – if the signal strength is too low, on-screen instructions will help you to improve it #
Note
GPS Fix #
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Before you make a call, your phone needs a GPS fix so it can be located by the satellite – this happens automatically, but if a new GPS fix is needed the red icon above will be displayed – place the phone in the open with a clear view of the sky until the icon disappears #
Make a Call #
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Enter the full international number by pressing +, country code, area code (without the leading zero), telephone number, and then press the Green Key – Example (+44 1621 123456) #
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To end the call press the Red Key #
Answer a Call #
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When your phone rings, press the Green Key #
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Remember, to receive a call, you must be connected to the satellite with the phone antenna pointing upwards #
Listen to Voicemail #
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Hold down the “1” key (pictured above) and you will automatically be connected to your voicemail #
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Alternatively, call +870 772 001 899 and press the Green Key #
Incoming Call Alerts #
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The handset has the capability to alert you to incoming calls and text messages when the antenna is stowed or the satellite signal reception is limited #
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Whenever you switch the handset on and deploy the antenna, the handset attempts to register to the network (see “Connect to the Satellite” above) #
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If successful, the screen displays “Ready for Service” and the two status LEDs change to green #
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After successful registration, you can stow the antenna #
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The status LEDs will change to amber to show that the handset is monitoring the network for incoming call alerts #