The Odyssey effortlessly takes you online wherever a hotspot or wireless connection is available (which is everywhere these days!) - coffee shops, airports, libraries, restaurants, etc. And with its stunning array of web services like Google Maps for navigation, eBuddy which consolidates all your email and instant messaging accounts, and convenient add-ons like Gizmo5 which allows you to chat and talk for free or next to free using Wi-Fi, you've got more than a mobile phone in your hands - you've got a global communication device!
That's not all! The CVDQ-M56 comes fully unlocked, meaning you can use it with any cell carrier or network you want. It's got Bluetooth (which allows you to pair your phone with tons of devices like handsfree headsets), POP3 integration (which lets you sync the phone with GMail, Hotmail, YMail and other popular email platforms), and even accelerometer motion control! Shake the phone to change the TV or radio channel, wallpaper, song track playing, or picture viewed. How's that for multifunctional mobility?
Ruggedly constructed and stylishly designed, The Odyssey takes cellphone convenience to a new level with a host of PDA features and plays all your favorite text, picture, audio, and video file formats! Best of all, this phone comes with a 2GB TF / microSD card so you've got lots of storage to play OR create media - yes, the CVDQ-M56 also features a front AND rear digital still and video camera for all those can't miss moments. Youtube video anyone?
The Odyssey is a full-featured interactive intelligent cellphone with a stunning 3 inch touchscreen and slide screen main menu just like today's most advanced smart phones. Don't delay, click "Add to Cart" right away and in a few days you could be the proud owner of this state of the art WiFi ready dual SIM quad band touch screen mobile wonder! Brought to you by the leader in factory direct China electronics - Chinavasion.
At a Glance...
Manufacturer Specifications
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
Product Notes
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
Separate ringtone for each caller on your contact list!
Package Contents for Model CVDQ-M56
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
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.
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 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 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.
