E Star A18 User Manual - 3.4. Basic Operations

Switch On/Off the Device

To turn on/off the device, press and hold the End/Power Key. If you have 

enabled the SIM Lock function then enter the PIN code (4 to 8 digits secret 

code of your SIM card). It is preconfigured and provided to you by your 

network operator or retailer. If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in 

succession, your SIM card will be locked. To unlock it, you must obtain a code 

from your network operator.

Automatic Customer Registration 

3.4. BaSIc oPeratIonS

To Make Calls

If the signal icon appears on the screen, then you can make or receive calls.

• Input the phone number (should affix the international/ national/regional 

code or district code if necessary) and then press the Master/Slave SIM key to 

make a call. 

• You can select a number from Contacts and call the Contacts person.  

Tip: The signal strength may influence the quality of connection.

to dial International number

Your device supports dialing the international emergency phone number, 

such as 112. With the device, you can dial an emergency call in any country 

or region under the normal situation regardless of SIM card inserted when 

the device is located within the coverage of the GSM network. Input the 

emergency phone number and press Master/Slave SIM Key to dial. The device 

will select the main network automatically after powered on if it is located 

within the coverage of the main network. The device can use other network, 

called as roaming, if the device is not located within the coverage of the main 

network when the network operator protocol permits. You can dial or answer 

a call when the symbol of the network operator appears on the screen.  

answer/reject an Incoming call

• Press Call/Master SIM Key to receive the incoming call. You can use the 

earphone to answer the call when the generic headset is inserted in the 

device.  

• Press End Key to reject an incoming call.

options during a call  

Press to use the following functions during the call:

• Hold: temporarily hold the current call.

• Contacts: access the Contacts menu. 

• Call history: view call logs.

• Messaging: enter in the SMS menu.

• Start recording: Record the current call.

• Mute: on/off the mute mode.

• Volume: Adjust volume of call.

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