At a Glance...

• Swivel Twist screen
• QWERTY keyboard
• Compact yet powerful
• Quad Band
• Dual SIM, Dual Standby
• Unlocked
• Accelerometer

Manufacturer Specifications

• Primary Function: 2.8 inch QVGA screen unlocked quad band dual SIM swivel screen cellphone with QWERTY keyboard
• Chipset: MT6225
• OS: Nucleus RTOS
• GSM Compatibility (Quad Band): Frequencies 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz
• Color: Black (with silver borders)
• Screen: 
  - 2.8 Inch LCD Screen 
  - Resolution: 240 x 320 (QVGA) 
  - Colors: 260K
• SIM Card Slot: YES - 2
• SIM Card Modes: Dual SIM open, Only SIM1 Open, Only SIM2 Open
• Memory: TF / MicroSD 2GB (included)
• Languages : English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Malaysian, Indonesian, Czech, Vietnamese, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Thai, Greek
• Compatible File Formats: 
  - Videos: AVI (Motion JPEG) 
  - Music: MP3 
  - Images: JPG 
  - 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
• Main Menu Icons: Phonebook, Messages, Call Center, Settings, Multimedia, File Manager, Services, Organizer
• Messaging Types: SMS Text Messaging, MMS Picture Messaging, Chat, Voice Mail Server, Broadcast Messages
• On Board Buttons/Slots: 
  - Micro USB recharging, file transfer, earphone slot, Power ON/OFF 
  - TV Antenna 
  - Camera Shutter Button 
  - Volume Increase Decrease 
  - Menu Left Key 
  - Phonebook Right Key 
  - Directional Control 
  - Select Button 
  - Call Button 
  - Drop Call Button 
  - QWERTY Keyboard
• Bluetooth: 
  - Type: MTK BT DEVICE 
  - Supported Service Profiles: Handsfree, Headset, SPP, DUN, OPP, FTP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID 
  - Options: Power, Inquiry Audio Device, Remote Control, My Device, Active Devices, Settings
• Digital Picture Camera: 
  - Photo Format: JPG 
  - Resolution: 640x480, 320x240, 160x120, 80x60 
  - Image Quality: High, Normal, Low 
  - Snapshot Options: Timer, Continuous Shot, Scene Modes, Color Effects, White Balance 
  - EV: -4 to +4 
  - Flash: Toggle ON/OFF
• Digital Video Camera: 
  - Video Record Format: Motion JPEG AVI 
  - Video Quality: Normal, Low, High 
  - Video Settings: Night Mode, Effects, White Balance 
  - EV: -4 to +4 
  - Banding: 50Hz, 60Hz
• Analog TV regions: Argentina, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, UAE, India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Russia, Hong Kong, South Africa, Vietnam, America, Taiwan, Philippines, Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, China, Brazil
• FM Radio: 
  - Frequency: 87.5MHz to 108MHz (worldwide) 
  - Background Play: ON / OFF 
  - Loudspeaker: ON / OFF
• Accelerometer settings: audio play, alarm silence, FM channel change, incoming call silence, wallpaper change, image view change
• Dimensions: L:73 x W:68 x D:18 (mm)
• Manufacturer Ref: MTRSXL369QQU

Product Notes

• Fully unlocked phone! Use with any carrier, network, and SIM card(s)
• 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, Stopwatch, Ebook Reader
• Separate ringtone and picture for each caller on your contact list!
• Attach it to a carabiner and hang it off your Prada belt!
• Records phone conversations too!
• The Metro comes with Accelerometer functionality!

Package Contents for Model CVFD-M65

• Unlocked Quad Band Dual SIM Swivel Screen Cell Phone with QWERTY Keyboard
• Li-ion 1200mAh Rechargeable Battery (x2)
• Power Adapter (110-240V)
• MicroUSB to USB Cable
• Free 2GB TF / MicroSD Card
• Earphones
• User Manual - English
• Self-contained Metal Case (perfect for giving or reselling)

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I make my batteries last?
  Though this phone has longer battery times then our Thunder or Voyager phone, it won't last forever. Modern cellphones use a lot of battery power because of issues like brightly lit touchscreens, WIFI, Bluetooth, and GPS. For the Metro, just make sure you have Bluetooth turned off when you're not using it, dim the backlighting a bit. Turn off vibration for incoming calls unless it's really important. Choose a short ring tone and you'll be able to go for long periods without charging. It fact, this phone has one of the best battery times we've seen in a long time.
• How many contacts can this phone store?
  The phone itself can store 1000 contacts. Each SIM card usually takes 250 contacts. In total you are looking at 1500 contacts. That's a lot of ex-girlfriends!
• Am I able to customize caller information?
  Yes, absolutely. This phone is better than most because it allows you to set a caller ringtone and caller picture.
• You mentioned that this phone can record calls, how?
  When you're connected with your caller, you'll notice that an OPTIONS menu appears on the lower left hand corner. Press it and you'll see SOUND RECORDER. Click on it and begin recording the conversation. It gets saved to file to be reviewed or used at any time.
• 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 M65 come with an analog TV tuner?
  Yes, watch TV and be happy with The Metro QWERTY phone.
• Is this phone like the iPhone? 
  No, this phone is better than the iPhone! Unlike the iPhone, the M65 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 M65 also has dual SIM (unlike the iPhone).
• Is this phone like the Chinese HiPhone, APhone, or SciPhone?
  No, this is better than all of them. Unlike with other Chinese phones, the M65 comes with a full 12-month warranty from Chinavasion along with a professional in-house customer support service. You can also be secure in the knowledge that your M65 has gone through rigorous QC testing before it is shipped direct to you.
• 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.
• Great to hear that the phone comes with 2 batteries. What if I need more batteries, what should I do? 
  Simply contact our customer support department to order replacement accessories. Easy peasy.
• Can I change the ringtone with this phone? 
  Definitely. The phone provides for many preset ringtones. 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.
• What is Dual Standby and does the Metro 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 CVFD-M65 is a dual SIM, dual standby phone.
• I need to know something really important which no one ever talks about. How does the phone feel in your hand? 
  Empowered is the best word we can think of to describe the tactile sensation of holding the Metro 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 Metro CVFD-M65 on the other hand is the epitome of a compact, yet powerful phone. Besides its swivel screen and QWERTY keyboard really put those brand name phones like the E63, N71, Blackberry, and Blueberry to shame.
• When I am entering the name of a new contact in my phonebook, what is the maximum number of characters I can use?
  You can enter a name that is 14 characters long.
• Help! I can't get Bluetooth working! What am I doing wrong?
  First, there are two places to access Bluetooth. One is in SETTINGS then USER PROFILES. Don't use that route. Instead click on the main menu icon called ORGANIZER, then EXTRA, then Bluetooth. You'll be able to toggle Bluetooth on and off, search and pair with active devices from there.
• What kind of operating system does this phone use?
  It's called Nucleus RTOS.
• How hackable is this phone?
  If you like to hack things, by that we mean squeeze more functionality out of a thing than was originally intended then this phone is for you. Keep in mind that any attempts to open up the phone, flash the firmware, basically mess with it, will void the warranty. Having said that, if DIY hacking is your passion then you might find gsmhosting.com very interesting. Especially the section about Chinese models and cloned phones. This phone uses the MediaTek 6225 chip by the way.
• I think it's great that this Metro mobile phone has an Ebook reader, but where on the internet can I download interesting and legal stuff to read?
  One of our favorite sites is: gutenberg.org. All the classics are there. Bartleby.org is another great site. Also try truly-free.org, wattpad.com, and scribd.com.
• Where can I download some great free music for this phone?
  We love magnatune.com, great music from all genres. Check out Lara St John's amazing version of Vivaldi's Four Seasons or DJ Cary's Eastern Grooves. Aurgasm.us also has some very delicious tunes.
• I live in India, can I buy this phone?
  No. This phone is not for export to India because of existing OEM agreements.