VTech a700 Manuel D’Utilisation

Switching on and off

To switch your phone on and off:

Press and release 

(.

Press and hold 

( for 3 seconds.

When your phone switches on for the very first time, you
may be prompted for a PIN code:

• To enter a valid PIN code – see Entering a PIN code

Entering a PIN code

Your smart (SIM) card may be protected by a PIN (Personal
Identification Number), if so you will be prompted to enter
it when you first switch on. The documentation from your
service provider should indicate the current PIN code.

To enter your PIN:

1 Enter the PIN code using the numeric keys – the

display will show ‘#’ symbols instead of the numbers
to avoid your code being seen by onlookers,

2

c or press ) to confirm the number. After a short
delay, your phone will join the network.

If you enter the wrong PIN code:

•

a to clear any error. If you enter the wrong code
three times in succession, your smart (SIM) card
becomes disabled. Contact your service provider to
obtain a PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) which is a
separate, longer code - refer to the Phone security
features

 section.

Setting the time and date

If your phone has not previously been switched on (or
has been unused for a long period), you will need to set
the time and date.

To set the time and date:

1 From standby, 

c to enter the menu,

2

e to select Settings, c to enter,

3

e to select Time and Date, c to enter,

4

e to select Date, c to enter,
• The current setting is displayed - to alter the settings

within each option:

• enter the numbers using the keypad, or

•

b to increment a value,

•

d to decrement a value,

•

c to accept the value and move to the next
setting,

•

a to move back to the previous setting.

5 When you have completed the Date option, access

 to set that in the same manner.

6 Press 

( to return to standby mode.