UC306W User Guide

Safety Precautions

• Please read this instruction book carefully before use.
• Intrinsically safe products are prohibited from connecting with other unauthorized devices!
• Use of electric batteries other than our supplies is strictly prohibited.
• During maintenance, do not change any component parts, specification, model or parameters of the intrinsic safety circuit.
• Unauthorized repair or removal of batteries is strictly prohibited!
• Installation and commissioning must be performed by our professional technicians.
• For use in mines or pits, it is strictly forbidden to open, install, repair or charge the cell phone under the shaft.

Working Conditions

• Elevation above sea level: not higher than 2,000m
• Ambient temperature: 0~40°C
• Atmospheric pressure: (80~106) kPa
• Relative humidity: not higher than 90% (25°C)
• Applicable to mines containing methane, coal dust and other explosive mixture

Physical Properties

• Size: 120 mm (L) * 52 mm (W) * 22 mm (H)
• Weight: 139g
• Battery: 3.7V/1200mAh
• Standby time: 100h
• Airtime: 6h

Package Contents

• One UC306W cell phone
• One charger
• One USB to AC adaptor

Storage

• Temperature: -10~40°C
• Relative humidity: not higher than 90% (25°C)
• Duration: 12 months

1. Overview

UC306W WiFi SIP phone is easy to operate and carry. With the proper network coverage (802.11b/g), voice communication and message communication are achieved between cell phones. The phone enjoys a high receiving sensitivity, which guarantees the maximum utilization of wireless network. It is also characterized by low power consumption and long standby time. The phone is operated by a rechargeable Lithium Battery, which can be recharged by the desktop charger supplied

2. Structural Diagram

3. Quick Start Guide

Boot

Press and hold the "Power" key till backlight is on and boot animation will begin. Once start up is complete, the idle screen will be shown.

Idle Screen

If the phone is already configured with a SIP profile, the UC306W SIP phone will automatically search for a network and register to the SIP server. The registration status and signal intensity will be displayed on the screen. If no authorized network is found, the screen will show an absence of network.

Connecting to Internet

The following steps will search, configure and connect your phone to the WIFI wireless internet:

1. Press the left soft key to enter the main "Menu"
2. Press the down navigation key until you get to the function "Network" and press the "OK" soft key
3. Enter the default Admin password 080921 and press the "OK" soft key
4. Navigate down the menu and select "Internet Protocol" (Details in section 4.4.3)
5. Select "DHCP" and proceed to enable it
6. Press the right "Back" soft key to return to the Network menu
7. Navigate down to "AP Search" and press the "OK" soft key (Details in section 4.4.5)
8. Find your Access Provider (AP) from the list and press the "Save" soft key
9. You will be prompted to enter the security key if this is a secured network
10. You are now in the "AP Configuration" menu where the parameters of your AP needs to be configured (Details in section 4.4.1)
11. Once your configuration is complete, press the "Back" soft key to return to the main menu
12. From the main menu, navigate to "Off Network" (Details in section 4.5)
13. Select "AP Mode" and press the "OK" soft key, your phone will automatically reboot

Connecting to UCx Server

The following steps will configure your phone with a SIP extension already configured on the UCx server:

1. Press the left soft key to enter the main "Menu"
2. Press the down navigation key until you get to the function "Network" and press the "OK" soft key
3. Enter the default Admin password 080921 and press the "OK" soft key
4. Navigate down to "Signal Protocol" and press the "OK" soft key (Details in section 4.4.2)
5. Select "SIP" from the menu  
6. Select and input the following parameters of the SIP extension that is already configured in the UCx:

• SIP User Name = extension
• SIP Password = secret
• Auth User Name = extension
• SIP Register Server Domain Name = UCx domain name or IP address
• SIP Register Server Port = SIP port number (5060 is the default)

Reboot

You will need to reboot the phone for Network changes to take effect.

Dialup

Press the numbers you want to dial when the phone is in standby. Press the "Return" key on the right side to delete wrong numbers. Press the "Call" key to make the call.

Receive Call

Phone will ring when there is an incoming call. If the network supports it, the screen will display the caller's name and calling number (depending on whether the relevant information is stored in your phonebook). Press the "Call" key to answer the call.

Reject Call

If you do not want to receive the incoming call, press the "Hang-up" key to reject it.

End Call

Press "Hang Up" key to end the call, or cancel dialing. 

Adjust Volume

Adjust the volume via the menu selection (set volume?) , or by pressing the "Navigation" keys during conversation.

Power off

Press and hold the "Power" key under standby mode until the phone is turned off.

Other

• Enter the SMS function by pressing the upper navigation key.
• Check received calls by pressing the lower navigation key.
• Enter the function table by pressing the left navigation key.
• Press the answer key to check dialed numbers.
• Press the right soft key to check phonebook.

4. Menu Structure

To access the main menu, press the left soft key to access the "Menu", then use the up and down navigation keys to access the submenus:

1. Messages (SMS)
2. Contacts (Phonebook)
3. Call Log (Call history)
4. Network
5. Off Network
6. PTT Setting (Push-To-Talk)
7. System Setting

4.1. Messages

This function allows you to send, receive, forward and edit various written messages. Inbox and outbox can store up to 100 messages. The capacity for draft box is 10 messages. 

4.2. Contacts (Phonebook)

In the phonebook function, you can list all your contacts, save, edit or delete entries. You can also use "groups" to organize the contacts list. The list can store a maximum of 400 entries.

4.3. Call Log (Call history)

This function allows you to check recent missed calls, received calls, dialed numbers, conversation time and other information. The history log will save a maximum of 20 missed calls, received calls and dialed numbers.

When you select to view the details of a call log, you are provided with several options. If you choose the option to Delete All​, you will be prompted to enter a code, enter the code 123456 to proceed with the action.

4.4. Network

The network menu is mainly used to set WIFI wireless parameters, IP network parameters and VOIP parameters. Please contact your system administrator to obtain the correct network parameters. You need to enter the admin password to access this menu. The default admin password is 080921.

4.4.1. AP Config

You can set AP (Access provider) parameters from this menu.

The matrix below specifies which authentication modes are supported:

4.4.2. Signal Protocol

This option is used to set VOIP and other protocols.

4.4.2.1. SIP

This option is used to set the SIP parameters. After entering the data for each field, press the left soft key to save the information.

4.4.2.2. Audio Setting

Auto Hand Free

The following screen captures show the screen displays when Auto Hand Free is enabled versus disabled.

Call Type	Auto Hand Free Enabled	Auto Hand Free Disabled
Incoming
Outgoing

4.4.2.3. Emergency Call

This feature is not in use.

4.4.2.4. Firmware update

Please see Firmware Update on UC306W phone.

4.4.2.5. Parameter download

This feature is not in use.

4.4.2.6. SNTP

To set parameters related to Internet time.

4.4.2.7. Tracker

To enable and configure mobile assisted positioning parameters. When this feature is enabled, the phone saves the currently connected AP's MAC address and signal strength as well as its own MAC address, this information is sent to the tracker server to use.

4.4.3. Internet protocol

This option is to set the IP network parameters.

4.4.4. Advanced Settings

4.4.5. AP Search

This function will search for available networks, list the AP information, and save the selected AP configuration. The "Save" operation redirects to the AP Config menu and autofills the parameters with information from the selected AP (see section 4.4.1).

4.4.6. Ping test

Use the Ping function to test connectivity of your network.

4.5. Off Network

Set the communication mode, choose between AP and Ad-hoc communication modes. The phone will reboot automatically each time you switch between the two modes.

4.5.1. AP Mode

If you have network connectivity, then you want to set your communication to AP mode. In AP mode, the phone will connect to the saved AP profile (section 4.4.1).

4.5.2. Adhoc Mode

If the communication mode is set to Adhoc, then the phone is off the network and can only communicate with other UC306W phones within a limited area. PTT function is also available.

The idle screen in Adhoc mode will display the SIP number. If the SIP number has not been configured previously, the phone will generate a number automatically. The example below shows the number "708".

To change the SIP number, perform the following steps:

1. Enter the menu Network -> Signal Protocol -> SIP
2. Select SIP User Name and change the value to the desired SIP number
3. Save the changes
4. Reboot the phone

4.6. PTT setting

Enable, categorize or set operational mode of Push-To-Talk (PTT).

4.6.1. PTT Usage

The phone must first be connected to WIFI, then the PTT function is ready for use. The PTT key is located on the side of the phone.

To initiate transmission, press and hold the PTT key until you hear a beep sound, transmission will continue as long as you hold the PTT key.

To end the transmission, release the PTT key and you will hear 2 short beeps. Now your phone is in receiving status.

4.7. System Setting

Various settings for the phone is configured from this menu.

4.7.1. Phone Setup

4.7.2. Volume setting

To set the volume of phone calls, incoming calls, incoming messages and alarm clock.

4.7.3. Ring Tone

To set the ringtone of incoming calls, SMS alert and alarm.

4.7.4. Alert Mode

To set the ringing type of incoming calls and messages.

4.7.5. Alarm

To set the alarm functions.

4.7.6. Network Info

To display network name, IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address, DNS address, MAC address, etc.

5. Maintenance

• LCD reacts relatively slow under low temperature. This is a normal phenomenon, and will not affect the performance of your phone.
• Rough handling or falling may cause fracture of screen.

5.1. Battery care and maintenance

• Fully charge battery before use.
• Do not charge batteries when the ambient temperature is lower than -10°C or higher than 45°C.
• To charge batteries, please put the charging seat in a clean, dry and flat surface. Ensure good contact between charging seat and cell phone.
• For use in mines or pits, charging must be done aboveground. All charging must be performed indoors.
• Battery can be charged about 300 times before its capacity starts to decline, after that the battery will still have 70% capacity.
• Battery should be fully charged every 2-3 months to avoid exhaustion of the battery. DO NOT keep the phone or battery in stock unused for an extended period of time (i.e. more than 3 months).
• If the phone is used normally, the battery will last for a few years.
• DO NOT change the battery yourself, contact E-MetroTel if you need battery replacement.

6. FAQ

Question: Why can't the phone be re-booted?

Please check the battery. For example, connect the phone to charger and check whether the charging is normal. Then re-boot.

Question: Why can't I make phone calls?

• Make sure the SIP server is correctly configured and registered.
• Make sure the wireless network is correctly configured and accessable
• Check the numbers dialed

Question: Why is there no network signal?

• Check the availability of a usable AP
• Check the setting of AP, such as SSID, WEP key, etc.
• Check whether correct working channels are set (default channels are 1, 6 and 11)

Question: Why is the phone unable to roam?

The roaming function of UC306W is limited to APs with the same SSID. If you roam to an AP coverage area with a different SSID, you have to reset the user name and password of SSID.

Question: How to improve the roaming effect of the UC306W phone?

The UC306W supports automatic roaming. To optimize and improve the roaming effect, consider the following measures in your planning:

• Set the phone to work in two non-adjacent channels (such as 1,6 or 1,11,etc.)
• Set the phone to use static IP address

Question: How to improve voice quality?

The UC306W supports "Push to Talk". To optimize and improve voice quality, consider the following measures in your planning:

• Control the number of PTT groups within 2 under the same network, otherwise it may cause network congestion and lower voice quality
• Set the AP wireless parameter DTIM to be 1