Audiovox 8500 User Guide

AUDIOVOX

AUDIOVOX

CDM-8500

CDM-8500

Tri Mode Digital CDMA2000 1X

Handheld Portable Telephone

In today’s fast paced world, it has become a necessity to
have access to real time information. Y our communications
tools must provide you with this access from anywhere
at anytime. With that in mind, Audiovox developed the
CDM-8500, a tri mode clamshell style handset with dual
LCD displays.

This 1X digital handset enables carriers supporting 1X
technology to provide consumers with access to high
speed connectivity for web browsing, email and mobile
e-commerce. Operating on the 800 MHz Amps/CDMA
and 1900 MHz PCS frequencies, the CDM-8500 allows
for seamless nationwide coverage as well as offering
state-of-the-art,

user-friendly features. Voice activated

dialing and 2-way

speakerphone are great for enhancing
hands-free use of this phone. T9TMText Input, vibrating
alert and a 7-line LCD display make the CDM-8500 eas­ier to use.

Seven different LCD colors let you set the backlight to
match your mood. Red, yellow, deep green, green, blue,
purple and white. You can also set the backlight to change
color everytime you open your phone. The keypad is
always backlight blue.

Your new CDM-8500 provides you with something only
an Audiovox phone can: the proven reliability that has
made us a leading wireless handset provider. Please
take a few moments to read the following pages of the
owner’s manual. It will help you make the most efficient
use of this valuable communications tool.

Preface

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE..........7

Package Contents...................................................8

Handset Description...............................................9

Function Keys.......................................................10

Display Indicators.................................................11

Using the Battery..................................................13

Installing the Battery............................................13

Removing the Battery..........................................13

Charging the Battery ............................................14

Power Connection...............................................14

Charging the Battery............................................14

Battery Charging Time.........................................15

Battery Talk & Standby Times .............................15

Battery Information...............................................16

CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION ...........................17

Using the Phone ...................................................18

Turning the Phone On.........................................18

Turning the Phone Off.........................................18

Using the Menu.....................................................19

Menu Summary.....................................................20

Basic Functions....................................................23

Making a Call.......................................................23

Pause Feature.....................................................24

Speaker phone....................................................25

Answering Calls...................................................25

Caller ID...............................................................25

Call Waiting..........................................................26

Answering Machine Display.................................26

Adjusting the Volume...........................................27

Lock.....................................................................27

Vibrate .................................................................28

Etiquette Mode ....................................................28

Functions During a Call .......................................29

Mute.....................................................................29

Silent....................................................................29

Send My Phone#.................................................29

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

Force Analog .......................................................50

NAM Setting ........................................................51

PRL ID.................................................................52

Setting....................................................................53

Sounds.................................................................53

Display.................................................................58

Others..................................................................63

UP Proxy IP.........................................................67

VR Mode ................................................................68

Name...................................................................68

Dial.......................................................................69

Redial...................................................................69

Voice Memo.........................................................70

Phonebook...........................................................70

Cancel..................................................................71

VS Menu.................................................................72

Voice Memo.........................................................72

Call Answer..........................................................73

Voice Command..................................................74

Voice Dial.............................................................78

Voice Alert............................................................80

Voice Setting........................................................81

CHAPTER 5 SECURITY FEATURES.......................85

Security Features..................................................86

Security................................................................86

CHAPTER 6 SUPPLEMENTARY FUNCTIONS.......93

Schedule ................................................................94

Event....................................................................94

Alarm....................................................................95

Calculator ..............................................................96

Calculator.............................................................96

World Clock...........................................................97

World Clock.........................................................97

Stopwatch..............................................................98

Stopwatch............................................................98

My Profile.............................................................30

Voice Privacy .......................................................30

Location...............................................................30

CHAPTER 3 MEMORY FUNCTION ........................31

Storing Phone Numbers.......................................32

Text Input Methods...............................................33

Entering Characters.............................................33

Alpha Mode [ABC]...............................................33

T9TMPredictive Text Mode [T9TMABC]..................34

Numeric Mode [123]............................................36

Symbol Mode [SYM]............................................36

Speed Dialing ........................................................37

One-Touch/Two-Touch Dialing.............................37

Call Logs................................................................38

Outgoing Calls.....................................................38

Incoming Calls.....................................................39

Missed Calls........................................................40

Call Times ..............................................................41

Last Call...............................................................41

All Calls ................................................................41

Home Calls..........................................................41

Roam Calls..........................................................41

Accumulate Calls.................................................41

Using Your Phonebook.........................................42

Recalling by Group..............................................42

Recalling by Name ..............................................42

Recalling by Phone Number................................43

Editing Your Phonebook......................................43

Edit Group ...........................................................44

Speed Dial...........................................................46

My Profile.............................................................47

CHAPTER 4 SETTINGS...........................................49

Roaming.................................................................50

Set Mode.............................................................50

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

Offline Services..................................................119

Outbox ...............................................................119

Restart Up.Browser ...........................................119

Encryption..........................................................119

CHAPTER 10 DATA SERVICE ...............................121

Data SVC..............................................................122

Connection.........................................................122

Data Speed........................................................123

Location ...............................................................124

Setting................................................................124

CHAPTER 11 SAFETY INFORMATION .................125

Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones

..126

Safety Information for FCC RF Exposure.........133

SAR Information..................................................134

FDA Consumer Update ......................................136

CHAPTER 12 WARRANTY...................................145

Protect Your Warranty........................................146

12 Month Limited Warranty ...............................147

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CHAPTER 7 VOICE MAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES.99

Two-Way SMS .....................................................100

Message Indicators ...........................................100

Received Message Notification.........................100

Checking Messages ...........................................101

Checking Received Voice Mail Message..........101

Checking Received Text Message ....................101

Sending Text Messages .....................................102

Sending New Text Messages ............................102

Inbox ....................................................................104

Inbox Menu ........................................................104

Outbox .................................................................106

Outbox Menu.....................................................106

Filed......................................................................108

Erase All...............................................................119

Settings................................................................110

Settings Menu....................................................110

CHAPTER 8 MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL...113

Emergency Calling..............................................114

E911 Calling.......................................................114

CHAPTER 9 INTERNET BROWSER .....................115

Start Internet Browser........................................116

Wireless Internet................................................116

Browser Menu.....................................................117

Reload................................................................117

Home .................................................................117

Bookmarks.........................................................117

Mark Site............................................................117

About Openwave ...............................................118

Advanced...........................................................118

Show URL..........................................................118

Homepage .........................................................118

Set WAP PROXY...............................................118

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Please read and fully understand this manual before
using your phone.

This chapter addresses your phone, its keys, display
icons, and the charging and proper use of the battery.

Once you have read this chapter, you can move on to
the basic and advanced features of your phone.

Package Contents
Handset Description
Function Keys
Display Indicators
Using the Battery
Charging the Battery
Battery Information

Chapter 1

BEFORE USING

YOUR PHONE

Chapter 1 - Page 7Page 6

HANDSET DESCRIPTION

HANDSET DESCRIPTION

Volume

Button

Adjusts the
earpiece
and ringer
volume.

Earpiece

Function
Keys

Keypad

Microphone

This phone is a tri mode CDMA2000 1X digital phone
with data and web browsing capabilities. The CDM-8500
weighs 3.1 oz. and the dimensions are 3.3” x 1.6” x 9”.

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PPACKAGE CONTENTS

ACKAGE CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing the CDM-8500 wireless handset.
The phone’s giftbox contains all of the items listed below.

NOTE: Immediately report any product defects or

missing items to the place of purchase.

User Manual

Hand strap

Handset

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Antenna

For best call quality,
fully extend the
antenna during the
call.

LCD
Display

Desktop Charger

Standard Battery

Belt Clip

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FUNCTION KEYS

FUNCTION KEYS

END KEY: Press to turn the handset
on or off. Terminates a call or exits the
current menu.

SEND KEY: Press to make or receive
a call.

NAVIGATION KEY: Press the arrow
keys to scroll through the menu. Press
OK to select an item in the menu.

SOFT KEYS: Press to perform the
functions displayed above them on the
LCD Display.

WEB KEY: Press to access the web.
CLEAR KEY: Press to clear characters

or enable the speakerphone mode.
LOCK KEY: Press and hold to enter the

Lock mode.
ETIQUETTE MODE KEY: This mode

disables the keypad tone and enables
vibrating alert.

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Signal Strength

Indicates current signal strength. The more
lines, the stronger the signal.

Roaming

Phone is outside of its home area.

Service Indicator

When a call is in progress, is displayed.
When is displayed, the phone is in idle
mode. When is displayed, the phone is
not receiving a signal from the system.

Message

Text or voice mail message is waiting.

Digital Mode

Phone is operating in digital mode.

Battery

Charge level status. The more black lines,
the greater the charge.

Mute

Phone is mute during a call.

1X

Phone is in the 1x service area.

Dormant

Indicates the phone is in disconnection
condition while on " Server Connection ".

Text
Message

Voice
Message

Voice & Text
Message

USING THE BA

USING THE BA

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY

1. Insert the bottom of battery into groove at bottom of
the handset.

2. Press in the top of the battery until it clicks.

REMOVING THE BATTERY

1.

Push the tab with one hand and lift the top of the
battery

to separate.

NOTE: If the battery is not correctly placed in the battery

compartment, the handset will not turn on and/or
the battery may detach during use.

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Phone receive an "UPAlert".
Phone receive an "UPAlert" and have a text

massage whice it isn’t checked.

Silent

Mutes key tone during a call.

Emergency call

Blinks when an emergency call is in progress.

Answering machine memo

New voice memos.

Answering machine

Phone is answering machine mode.

Etiquette

Phone is in etiquette mode (vibration alert).

Schedule

Event or an alarm is set.

Ring Mode

Appears when Silent is selected as the ring
mode.

Phone is in the progress of UP Browser.

GPS Icon

911 Only
Location On

Ringer Silent VibrateRinger after

vibrate

CHARGING THE BA

CHARGING THE BA

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NOTE: Charging time applies only when your phone is

turned off. Charging time may vary if your phone
is turned on.

NOTE: These times are for a new battery. Talk and

standby time may decrease over time.

BATTERY TALK & STANDBY TIMES

BATTERY CHARGING TIME

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CHARGING THE BA

CHARGING THE BA

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NOTE: 1. It is more efficient to charge the battery with

the handset off.

2. The battery must be connected to the phone in
order to charge it.

3. If the LED flickers while charging, the battery
contacts may need cleaning.

4.

Once fully charged, the LED may change from
red to green. This does not indicate a
problem with the battery.

5.

Battery operating time gradually decreases over
time.

6. If the battery fails to perform normally, you may

need to replace the battery.

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POWER CONNECTION

Connect the charger to a standard 110V AC outlet. The
battery can be charged alone, or when attached to the
phone.

NOTE: 1.

The battery is not charged at the time of

purchase.

2. Fully charge the battery before use.

● Red indicates charging is in progress.

● Green indicates charging is complete.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Battery Type

BTR - 8500

200 minutes

Charging Time

Standard Battery

(900mAh)

190

90

150

12

Talk Time
(min)

Digital

Analog

Digital

Analog

Standby
Time
(hrs)

This chapter addresses the phone’s basic functions
including menus, volume levels, and call features.

Using the Phone
Using the Menu
Menu Summary
Basic Functions
Functions During a Call

Chapter 2

BASIC OPERATION

Chapter 2 - Page 17

Use only manufacturer approved batteries.
Never use a damaged or worn out battery.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Never expose the battery terminals to any other metal

object. This can short circuit the battery.
Avoid exposure to temperature extremes. A phone with

a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work (or
charge), even if the battery is fully charged. Always allow
it to cool down or warm up first and keep the battery
between 41oF and 95oF (5oC and 35oC).

When not in use, store the battery uncharged in a cool,
dark, dry place.

The battery is a self-contained unit. Do not attempt to
open its case.

Battery operating time gradually decreases. You may
need to buy a new battery.

Never dispose of a battery in a fire!
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local

regulations.
Recycle!

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USING THE MENU

USING THE MENU

USING THE MENU

1.

To enter the main menu from the standby screen, press .

2. Use the navigation key to view menu selections.

3. To go back to previous screen, press .

4. To exit the menu, press .

5. To go into a submenu, press the corresponding number
or select the desired item by pressing on the
navigation key.

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USING THE PHONE

USING THE PHONE

TURNING THE PHONE ON

1. Press .

NOTE: 1.

If "LOW BATTERY WARNING POWER OFF"
appears and the power goes off, there is a
possibility of damaging your phone's
memory. It is recommended that you change
or charge the battery.

2.

If the battery is removed while the phone is
on,

information about the last call may be

erased.

NOTE: The default password is the last 4 digits of your

phone number.

● If “PASSWORD” appears, the phone is locked. To

unlock, enter your 4-digit password.

● can be used for scrolling through the menu.

TURNING THE PHONE OFF

1. Press and hold until “Powering Off Good Bye”
appears.

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SETTING

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MENU SUMMAR

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TOOLS

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1 : Set Mode
2 : Force Analog
3 : NAM Setting

4 : PRL ID
1 : Sounds

2 : Display

3 : Security

4 : Others

5 : UP Proxy IP
1 : Calculator

2 : World Clock
3 : Stopwatch

1 : Auto NAM
2 : Change NAM

1 : Ringer Type
2 : Ringer Mode
3 : Volume
4 : Alert
5 : Roam Ringer
6 : Tone Length
1 : Animation Setting
2 : Main Display Setting
3 : LCD Setting
4 : Sub LCD Setting
1 : Restrict
2 : Special #’s
3 : Clear Phonebook
4 : Reset Phone
5 : Change Password
1 : Answer Mode
2 : Active Flip
3 : Auto Retry
4 : Auto Answer
5 : Voice Privacy
6 : Language
7 : Web Idle Time
8 : S/W Version

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MENU SUMMAR

MENU SUMMARYY

CALL
HISTORY

PHONE
BOOK

SCHEDULE

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1 : Last Call
2 : All Calls
3 : Home Calls
4 : Roam Calls
5 : Accumulate Calls

1 : By Group
2 : By Name
3 : By Number
1 : Add New Entry
2 : Edit Existing Entry
1 : Add New Group
2 : Change Group Name
3 : Change Group Bell
4 : Change Group Color
5 : Clear Group

●

Name

●

My Phone Number

●

Birthday

●

Blood Type

●

Address

●

Home Number

●

E-mail

●

Work Phone Number

●

Memo

●

Set Secret

1 : New Event
2 : View Event List

1 : Outgoing Calls
2 : Incoming Calls
3 : Missed Calls
4 : Call Times

1 : Find

2 : Edit Phonebook
3 : Edit Group

4 : Speed Dial
5 : My Profile

1 : Event
2 : Alarm

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ROAMING

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

BASIC FUNCTIONS

MAKING A CALL

1. Enter the phone number.

2. To place a call, press .

3. To end a call,

press .

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MENU SUMMAR

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VOICE SVC

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1 : On/Off
2 : Inbox
3 : Call Speaker
4 : Wait Time
1 : Yes/No
2 : Wake-Up
3 : Top Level
4 : Digit Dial
1 : List
2 : Add
3 : Clear All
1 : On/Off
2 : Record
3 : Play
4 : Clear
1 : Untrain All
2 : Prompt Mode
3 : Digit Mode
4 : HFK Mode
5 : Set Active

1 : Connection
2 : Data Speed

1 : Setting

1: Voice Memo
2: Call Answer

3: Voice Command

4: Voice Dial

5: Voice Alert

6: Voice Setting

● If the line is busy, press .

● To erase the last entered number, press .

● To erase all numbers and start again, press and hold .

● “CALL FAILED” will display if the call did not connect.

● If the line is busy, press .

● Selecting Auto Retry will automatically redial the number

for the time you have selected. (Refer to page 64)

LOCATION

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DATA SVC.

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The phone resets to Speakerphone Off when it turns off
and back on.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

BASIC FUNCTIONS

SPEAKER PHONE

1. To activate speakerphone in idle, answering and
calling modes, press and hold .

2. After a call the phone returns to normal
(Speakerphone off).

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ANSWERING CALLS

1. To answer a call, press any key except .

NOTE: Calls can be automatically answered by activating

the AUTO ANSWER function. (Refer to page 65)

NOTE: The Caller ID numbers are saved in the call log.

Caller ID is a system dependent feature. Please
contact your service provider for details.

Stanby menu that appears when entering a number.

CALLER ID

Identifies caller by displaying that person’s phone
number. If the caller’s name and number are stored
in your phonebook, the name and number from the
memory location are displayed.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

BASIC FUNCTIONS

STANDBY MENU

PAUSE INPUT:
1 : HARD PAUSE
2 : TIMED PAUSE

PAUSE FEATURE

Pauses are used for automated systems (i.e., voice mail
and calling cards). Insert a pause

after a phone number,

then enter another group of numbers

. The second set of
numbers is dialed automatically after the pause. This
feature is useful for dialing into systems that require a
code.

1. Enter the phone number, then press [PSE].

2. Select the desired pause (Hard Pause or Timed

Pause). A“P” will appear after the number

to

represent the pause.

4. To dial, press . To store, press .

HARD PAUSE: If you enter the pause character (P), the

number entered after the pause character
will be sent after the dialed number.

3. Then enter the second set of numbers.

STO FIND PSE

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Y ou can adjust the volume in two ways: by using the volume
control keys on the side of the handset.

Pressing volume control keys:

●

During a call : Adjusts earpiece volume.

●

In Standby Status : Adjusts ringer volume.

●

When the phone rings : Adjusts ringer volume.

See page 54 for more detailed instructions.

LOCK

Locks your phone and prevents unauthorized use. Phone
can only be used after inputting the password.

1. To lock the phone, press and hold .

2. To unlock the phone, press then input the
password.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

BASIC FUNCTIONS

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

BASIC FUNCTIONS

CALL WAITING

If you have call waiting this function notifies you of an
incoming call when you are on another call by sounding
a beep tone.

1. When you hear the beep, press to answer the call.

2. To switch back to the first caller, press again.

NOTE:

Call Waiting is a system dependent feature.
Please

contact your service provider for details.

ANSWERING MACHINE DISPLAY

Notifies you of unchecked recorded memos in the answering
machine and displays the number of stored memos that are
recorded in the answering machine.

See page 73 for more information about the answering machine.

To play the recorded voice memos, press .

NOTE: The default password is the last 4 digits of your

phone number.

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NOTE: To turn mute off, press , then “Unmute” again.

FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL

FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL

SEND MY PHONE#

Enables your phone number to be automatically
transmitted to a pager. (Dependent on pager service.)

After calling a pager, when you are asked to enter your
number, press “SENDMY PHONE #”.

MUTE

Mutes the microphone while you are on a call so the
other party cannot hear you if you speak.

1. Press “MUTE”.

These menu items are available while you are on a call.

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SILENT

Prevents the person you’re talking to from hearing
DTMF tones when any key is pressed during a call.

1. To activate, press “SILENT”.

2. To deactivate, press .

BASIC FUNCTIONS

BASIC FUNCTIONS

VIBRATE

Disables the ringer and vibrates when an incoming call is
received. To enable this function:

1. Press .

2. Select “SOUNDS”, then press .

3. Select “VIBRATE”.

ETIQUETTE MODE

Silences all phone sounds while attending a meeting, a
movie, or any other time you do not want your phone to
be heard. All phone sounds include the ringer, key
beeps and notifications. Your phone will vibrate to notify
you of an incoming call. To enable this function, press
and hold “Etiquette mode”.

This chapter addresses numerous functions including
saving phone numbers to the internal phonebook,
entering text and accessing call logs.

Storing Phone Numbers
Text Input Methods
Speed Dialing
Call Logs
Call Times
Using Your Phonebook

Chapter 3

MEMORY

FUNCTION

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FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL

FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL

MY PROFILE

Enables you to review and edit your profile, entered
through the phonebook entry . Please refer to page 47 for
more details.

1. Press “MY PROFILE”.

VOICE PRIVACY

Enhances voice privacy during a call.

1. Press “VOICE PRIVACY”.

2. Select “STANDARD” or “ENHANCED” with the
navigation key.

LOCATION

Enables your network to locate your current location
through Global Positioning System (GPS). Refer to
page 124 for more details.

1. Press “LOCATION”.

NOTE: This feature may not be available on all networks.

Please check with your service provider for availability.

NOTE: This feature may not be available on all networks.

Please check with your service provider for availability.

TEXT INPUT METHODS

TEXT INPUT METHODS

Key Pad

1

2ABC
3DEF

4GHI

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9WXYZ

1 Repetition

1

A
D

G

:

W

2 Repetitions

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B
E
H

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X

3 Repetitions

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4 Repetitions

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4

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5 Repetitions

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ENTERING CHARACTERS

For convenient entry of memory location names and text
messages, your phone offers several text input methods:

Alpha mode : Enters words by repeatedly tapping the

corresponding key until the desired character is
displayed.

T9TMmode : T ap each corresponding key only once and the phone

predicts the word you are entering.

Numeric mode : Only enters numbers.
Symbol mode : Enters symbols like @, #, %.

●

The cursor automatically moves to the next

space in two seconds after character input.

●

To erase one letter, press .

●

To erase the entire entry, press and hold .

●

To switch between lowercase to uppercase

letters,

press .

ALPHA MODE [ABC]

To choose Alpha mode, press [MODE] then choose
[ABC]. The chart below outlines the key presses needed to
display each letter or number in this mode.

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STORING PHONE NUMBERS

STORING PHONE NUMBERS

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The CDM-8500 internal phonebook stores up to 300
frequently dialed numbers.

2. To select add new entry and press .

3. To select phone number type by using the navigation

key (Home, Mobile, Office, Pager, Fax) and press .

4. Press [EDIT] then enter the person’s name and

press .

5.1 To make a voice dial, select the catalog by using

the navigation key (Home, Mobile, Office).
Press and press .

5.2 Press “Enter Voice Tag?”.

5.3 Press .

6. To confirm the entry & save to your phonebook
press .

1. Enter the phone number, including area code, and
press .

NOTE: “New entry saved” will appear.

1. Press each key once for each letter of the word you
are writing.

●

To write John with the English dictionary selected:

1. Press 5 once - (for - k)

2. Press 6 once - (for - km)

3. Press 4 once - (for - log)

4. Press 6 once - (for - john)

2. Press until the correct word is displayed.

3. To select the correct word and press .

TEXT INPUT METHODS

TEXT INPUT METHODS

NOTE:

The display shows for each key

pressed.

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TEXT INPUT METHODS

TEXT INPUT METHODS

Mode

[0]

Next

[#]

Space

Clear

Left, Right

Switch

Press to change text input mode:
[T9TMAbc][123][Sym].
Select [T9TMAbc] for predictive text
input.

Press to view the next matching
word if the underlined word is not
the word you intended.

Press once to accept a word and
add a space.

Press once to delete the character
to the left of the cursor.

To move cursor.

To switch between lowercase to
uppercase letters:

[ABC][Abc]

[abc][T9TMABC][T9TMAbc][T9TMabc].

KEY FUNCTION

T9TMPREDICTIVE TEXT MODE [T9TMABC]

To choose T9TMmode, press [MODE] then choose
[T9TMABC]. This mode predicts the words you are entering
using a built-in dictionary. With T9TMpredictive text input,
you press

each key only once for each letter. The chart below

outlines

how to use T9TMtext input.

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SPEED DIALING

SPEED DIALING

ONE-TOUCH/TWO-TOUCH DIALING

Ideal for frequently dialed numbers, this feature allows
phonebook entries to be dialed via the keypad with only
one or two key presses.

ONE-TOUCH DIALING:

1-9 : Press the corresponding memory number and hold

for more than 1 second.

TWO-TOUCH DIALING:

10-20 : Press the first digit and second digits of the

memory number short and long respectively.

●

If no phone number is stored in the location

entered, “There is no number” will appear on the screen.

●

If a phone number is stored in secret, you must enter

the password to make a call.

NOTE:

See page 46 for information about saving a phone

number in a speed dial location.

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NUMERIC MODE [123]

Numeric mode allows you to add a number to your
entry/message. To select numeric mode, press
[MODE] then select [123].

TEXT INPUT METHODS

TEXT INPUT METHODS

SYMBOL MODE [SYM]

Select symbol mode allows you to add various symbols
to your entry . Whether you are adding an e-mail address
to your phonebook or sending an expressive message,
symbols make these entries easier.
To select symbol mode, press [MODE] then choose
[SYM].
The symbols will appear on the display.
The corresponding key number for that symbol will
appear as well. You can press the key to select the
symbol or use the navigation key to highlight the symbol,
then press .
To move to the next screen of symbols press .

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INCOMING CALLS

1. To view the 10 most recently answered calls,
press .

The most recent call will be listed first.

2. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list of
answered calls, then select the desired number. To
view call details, press .

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Detail information includes the phone number, its
log number, time and date of the call.

3. To dial the number, press .

To delete the number, press .
To save the number, press .

You can add a prefix or simply store the number as is.

CALL LOGS

CALL LOGS

OUTGOING CALLS

1. To view the 10 most recently dialed numbers,
press .
The most recent call will be listed first.

2. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list of dialed
calls, then select the desired number. To view call
details, press .

●

Detail information includes the phone number, its
log number, time and date of the call.

3. To dial the number, press .

To delete the number, press .
To save the number, press .

You can add a prefix or simply store the number as is.

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CALL LOGS

CALL LOGS

The CDM-8500 keeps a log of the 10 most recently
missed, answered (incoming) and dialed (outgoing) calls.
Log information includes the phone number and the date
and time of the call.

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CALL LOGS

CALL LOGS

MISSED CALLS

1. To view the 10 most recently missed calls,
press .
The most recent call will be listed first.

2. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list of

missed calls, then select the desired number. To
view call details, press .

●

Detail information includes the phone number, its
log number, time and date of the call.

3. To dial the number, press .

To delete the number, press .
To save the number, press .

You can add a prefix or simply store the number as is.

CALL TIMES

CALL TIMES

LAST CALL

To display the total time of your last call:

1. Press .

ALL CALLS

To display the total time of all your calls:

1. Press .

HOME CALLS

To display the total time for calls placed within your
home area:

1. Press .

ROAM CALLS

To display the total time for calls placed outside your
home area:

1. Press .

ACCUMULATE CALLS

To display talk time of accumulated calls:

1. Press .

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USING YOUR PHONEBOOK

USING YOUR PHONEBOOK

EDITING YOUR PHONEBOOK

You can add, edit, or erase phone numbers in the phonebook.

RECALLING BY PHONE NUMBER

Recall saved phone numbers by searching for the location
number. Search results include the name and phone number
saved to that location.

1. Press .

2. Enter the phone number or partial phone number &
press .

All numbers matching the entered numbers will

appear. Use the navigation key to select the desired
numbers and press .

3. To dial the selected number, scroll to that number in
the entry and press .

ADD NEW ENTRY

1. To add a new entry to the phonebook,
press .

2. Use the navigation key to move to a phonebook

field entry and enter the required information.

3. To save it press . To return to the previous page,

press .

See page 32 for complete add new entry instructions.

RECALLING BY GROUP

1. Press .

2. Select one of the options (Family, Friends, Work,
Etc, All) with the navigation key then press .

3. All the entries under the group will appear. You can
delete the entry by pressing or view the entry by
pressing ok icon when it is selected.

4. To call the selected number, press icon,

select which number for the entry you want to call &
press .

RECALLING BY NAME

1. Press .

2. Enter a name or partial name then press to

display names in the phonebook using that name or
characters in alphabetical order, regardless of letter
case. (Please refer to page 33 about the usage of

Alpha Editor)

3. All matched entries appear.
Delete an entry by pressing or view an

entry by pressing .

4. To call one of the numbers for the selected entry,
select the number to dial and press .

USING YOUR PHONEBOOK

USING YOUR PHONEBOOK