Odyssey - WiFi Quadband Dual-SIM Cellphone w/ 3 Inch T.

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WiFi

Quad Band

Dual SIM w/ Dual Standby

Unlocked

3 inch Touchscreen

Radio and TV

Opera Mini Web Browser

Primary Function: 3 inch Touchscreen WiFi unlocked quad band dual SIM multimedia cellphone

GSM Compatibility (Quad Band): Frequencies 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz

Color: Black and Silver

Screen: 3 Inch LCD Touch Screen

SIM Card Slot: YES - 2

SIM Card Modes: Dual SIM open, Only SIM1 Open, Only SIM2 Open

Memory:
- Internal: 70MB
- External: TF / MicroSD 2GB (included) - supports up to 16 GB

Mobile Internet: Yes - WI-FI or WAP

Languages : English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Greek, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Compatible File Formats:
- Music: MP3, MIDI, WAV, AMR, AWB
- Images: JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG
- Videos: 3GP, MP4, FLV
- Ebook: TXT

Playing Time (music) approx: 6-8 hours

Playing Time (video) approx: 3-4 hours

Standby Time approx: 48-96 hours (depending on use)

Battery Charge Time approx: 3 hours

Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-ion

Menu Icons: Text, Calendar, Photos, Camera, Player, Notes, Mail, New SMS, Calculator, eBuddy Chat, Google Maps, Settings, Call Log, Wallpaper, WLAN, Java, MMS, Chat, Game, Motion Game, Search, Call Center, File, Profile, World Time, Network, Unit Converter, Currency Converter, Voice Mail, FM Record, Broadcast Message, Video Record, Answer, Voice Recorder, Slide, e-Books, Bluetooth, TV, Contacts, Safari, Stopwatch, Radio, Clock, Phone, Contacts, Opera, Music Player

Messaging Types: SMS Text Messaging, MMS Picture Messaging, Chat, Voice Mail Server, Broadcast Messages

Accelerometer Settings: Wallpaper Switch, Song Switch, FM Channel, TV Channel, TV Rotate, Video Rotate, Image Rotate, Call Silent, Motion Game

On Board Buttons/Slots: MicroUSB recharging, file transfer, and earphone slot, ON/OFF, TV Antenna, Camera Shutter Button, Volume Increase, Volume Decrease, Call, Menu, Drop Call, Stylus

Bluetooth:
- Type: MTK BT DEVICE
- Supported Service Profiles: Handsfree, Headset, SPP, DUN, OPP, FTP, A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, HID, BIP
- Options: Power, Inquiry Audio Device, Remote Control, My Device, Active Devices, Settings

Email: Send/Receive, Write Email, Inbox, Outbox, Sent, Drafts, Clear Mailbox, Delete Marked Emails, Email Accounts, Templates

Wireless LAN: Enable/Disable, WLAN Status, Access Point Settings, Search Networks

Data Account: GSM Data, GPRS, Wireless LAN

Digital Picture Camera:
- Dual Sensor: 1 (Front Lens), 2 (Back Lens)
- Photo Format: JPG
- Resolution: 640x480, 240x400, 160x120
- Image Quality: High, Normal, Low
- Snapshot Options: Digital Zoom (x3), Timer, Continuous Shot, Scene Modes, Color Effects, White Balance
- EV: -2 to +2
- Flash: Toggle ON/OFF

Digital Video Camera:
- Dual Sensor: 1 (Front Lens), 2 (Back Lens)
- Video Record Format: 3GP
- Video Quality: Normal, Low, High, Fine
- Video Settings: Digital Zoom (x3), Night Mode, Effects, White Balance
- EV: -2 to +2
- Record Time limit, File Size Limit, Record Audio
- Banding: 50Hz, 60Hz

TV:
- Type: Analog
- Record Function: YES
- TV Record Format: 3GP
- Preset TV Region Profiles (43): China, Shenzhen, Taiwan, Hong Kong, UK, South Africa, Vietnam, Thailand, UAE, Turkey, Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Western Europe, Afghanistan, USA, Canada, Korea, Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, Philippines, Brazil, Japan, Argentina, India, Bolivia, Paraguay, Australia, Ecuador, Columbia, Caracas, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Germany, Egypt, Libya, Iran

FM Radio:
- Frequency: 87.5MHz to 108MHz (worldwide)
- Background Play: ON / OFF
- Loudspeaker: ON / OFF
- Channel List, Manual Input, Preset Auto Search, Settings
- Record Function: YES
- Record Audio Quality: Low, High

Dimensions: L:107 x W:56 x D:14 (mm)

Manufacturer Ref: RSNB7V17PQQU

True 3 Inch Touchscreen!

Effortlessly switch between the phone's front and back dual camera system

Fully unlocked phone! Use with any carrier, network, and SIM card(s)

Built-in answering machine: calls are saved to memory for instant review

One touch menu navigation

Loaded with multimedia features and comes with 2 GB TF/ microSD card

Pre-loaded personal digital assistant (PDA) software tools; Calendar, World Clock, To-Do List, Alarm Clock, Calculator, Sound Recorder, Unit and Currency Converter

Gizmo5 is a Skype alternative which allows you to free chat and talk with other Gizmo5 users or call non-Gizmo5 users on their landlines or mobile phones at a very low price. To learn how to install Gizmo5 on the Odyssey, read our blog post entitled: Gizmo5, A Review And Install Of The Number 1 Skype Alternative at blog.chinavasion.com.

Separate ringtone for each caller on your contact list!

Functions as a webcam too!

Unlocked WiFi Quad Band Dual SIM Cell Phone

Earphones

Power Adapter (110-240V)

USB Cable

2x Li-ion 1200mAh Rechargeable Battery

User Manual - English

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Can I install Gizmo5, the Skype alternative on this phone?

Yes, you can. Using the built-in Wi-Fi, simply point your Opera mini browser to www.gizmo5.com. There you'll be prompted to download Gizmo for your mobile. Once you click on the download, you'll be effortlessly guided in the setup and installation of Gizmo5 on your Odyssey Wi-Fi phone. Using Gizmo5 you can chat and talk for free to other Gizmo5 users or talk to non-Gizmo users at a much lower cost than your existing cellphone fees.

Does the phone come with a contract?
This phone is contract-free and fully unlocked so it can work with any GSM service provider you choose.

Does the M56 come with an analog TV tuner?
Yes, watch TV and be happy with The Odyssey wifi phone.

Is this phone like the iPhone?
No, this phone is better than the iPhone! Unlike the iPhone, the M56 comes fully unlocked and ready for use with any network or carrier straight out of the box. You do not need to use any firmware hacks and risk "bricking" the phone. The M56 also has dual SIM and video recording functionality (unlike the iPhone).

This phone has an accelerometer, what exactly is that?
This is a built-in motion sensor that tracks when the electronic device has been tilted or swiveled. It is a feature most commonly used to change images in a photo viewer or to change tracks in an audio player.

How long should I charge the battery before first use?
Before you use the battery for the first time, please charge it for 12 hours.

Should I load MP3's or WAV music files into my phone to listen to?
It's a trade off really. With MP3's, you get lower audio quality, but because of its small file size you can fit more into memory. With WAV files, you get CD quality music, but on average, one WAV file is equivalent in size to ten MP3 files.

How many batteries does it come with?

You will get 2 batteries!! 

How many contacts, can the phone hold?
The phone itself has the capacity to hold 800 contacts. SIM cards usually hold 250 contacts. Since this phone can hold two SIM cards, altogether you are looking at 1,300 contacts. That's a lot of friends!

Can I change the ringtone with this phone?
Definitely. The phone provides for many preset ringtones. Wonderful classics like the Pachelbel Canon and music from Nintendo's Mario Kart video game series, You can also load your own MP3s to act as ringtones or use the phone's sound recorder to record your own voice or sounds as a ringtone.

I heard somewhere that I can record phone conversations with this phone. How do I do that?
When a calls come in, you will be presented with an option box. Press that key and a menu will appear. One of the items on the menu will allow you bring up the sound recorder to tape the entire conversation as a sound file for playblack at anytime.

How do I change my ring tone?
Tone volume and set up is found by pressing PROFILE icon and not the SETTINGS icon. Once in profile, select GENERAL and then CUSTOMIZE. You will be given the opportunity to change ringing options.

How do I get the webcam function working on this phone?
When you plug in the USB charging cable, you'll be presented with a screen to either use the phone as a storage device (for transferring files) or as a webcam. Choose webcam and the phone will display a picture of a webcam. It's now working as a webcam and transmitting what it sees to the screen. If you're using Skype, simply make a video call and you'll be able to see yourself immediately.

What is Dual Standby and does the Odyssey phone have it?
A phone which is designed to work with 2 Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) are called Dual SIM phones. Of these Dual SIM phones, the ones which allow both SIMs to be active at the same time so you can receive calls on both are called Dual Standby phones. Yes, the CVDQ-M56 is a dual SIM, dual standby phone.

How does the built-in answering machine work?

From the main menu, select the ANSWER icon. You will be taken to another menu that will allow you adjust settings like how long before the answering machine picks up the call and how long your caller's message should be. When an actual call comes through, the answering machine will save your calls to the memory card and you can review them at anytime.

I hear that the phone has "In Call Background Noise". What is that?

As far as sound effects go, if you use this feature - you decide what background noise your caller hears when they're talking to you. You can set the background noise so your caller thinks you're in a restaurant, in the subway or a host of other settings. Perfect for the devious in all of us.

How can I change the placement of my icons in the main menu?

There may be certain icons you want closer to the first page, in which case the Odyssey phone was designed to allow you to move the icons about just like you would do on your computer desktop. Simply place your finger or pen stylus on any icon for more than 3 seconds and all the icons will start shaking. This indicates you are in icon moving mode. Locate the icon you want to move and place your finger or pen stylus on it for more than 3 seconds. It will increase in size indicating that you can move it. Just drag it to the new location. When you're done moving icons, press the black select button at the center of your phone to exit icon moving mode.

How do I setup a wake up alarm?
Click on the CLOCK icon. You will have the ability to setup 6 different alarms depending on frequency and day(s) of the week.

You mentioned that you can setup a different ringtone for each caller on your contact list, how do I do that?
It's really easy. Simply press the CONTACTS icon on the bottom of your screen and select "caller ringtone". After choosing the ringtone, you'll be prompted to associate it with a particular contact in your phonebook.

I need to know something really important which no one ever talks about. How does the phone feel in your hand?
Solid is the best word we can think of to describe the tactile sensation of holding the Odyssey in your hand. As cellphone aficionados, we test our fair share of phones for professional and personal reasons. For us, cellphones that have in the past provided exceptional feel in your hand quality has been any of the Nokia N series especially the N95. Going farther back, the Siemens S40 felt great to hold as well. We're not big fans on the iPhone though because it's too wide and too thin for our tastes. It feels like you're holding a calculator in your hands not a mobile phone! The Odyssey CVDQ-M56 on the other hand is the epitome of a touchscreen phone in a candy bar form factor. It's narrower than the iPhone, but just slightly thicker to give you the impression you're holding something solid in your hand. Of course, the fact that it's well built accounts for that too. But the smooth black face and the rounded chrome corners lends itself to a phone that's as well-designed aesthetically and tactilely, as it operates superbly.