555 Wireless Boulevard ¥ Hauppauge, New York 11788
800.229.1235 ¥ www.audiovox.com ¥ LTCLOM253
'2002 Audiovox Communications Corporation
REV.03 VMU
5U010000205
Owner’s
Manual
AUDIOVOX
AUDIOVOX
CDM-8500VM
CDM-8500VM
In today’s fast paced world, it has become a necessity to
have access to real time information. Your communications tools must provide you with this access from anywhere at anytime. With that in mind, Audiovox developed
the CDM-8500, a clamshell style cell phone with dual
LCD displays.
Operating on 1900 MHz frequency, 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. T9
vibrating alert and a 7-line LCD display make the CDM8500 easier to use.
Your new CDM-8500 provides you with something only
an Audiovox phone can: the proven reliability that has
made us a leading wireless cell phone 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.
SAR Information.................................................126
FDA Consumer Update......................................128
Page 4 - Table of Contents
.118
Table of Contents - Page 5
Chapter 1
BEFORE USING
YOUR PHONE
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
Cell Phone Description
Function Keys
Display Indicators
Using the Battery
Charging the Battery
Battery Information
Chapter 1 - Page 7Page 6
ACKAGE CONTENTS
PPACKAGE CONTENTS
CELL PHONE DESCRIPTION
CELL PHONE DESCRIPTION
Thank you for purchasing the CDM-8500 wireless cell
phone. The phone’s packaging consists of the items listed
below.
Standard Battery
Cell phone
Travel Charger
User Manual
NO T E: Immediately report any product defects or
missing items to the place of purchase.
This phone is a CDMA2000 digital phone with data
capabilities. The CDM-8500 weighs 3.1 oz. and the
dimensions are 3.3” x 1.6” x 9”.
Earpiece
LCD
Display
Antenna
For best call quality,
fully extend the
antenna during the
call.
Function
Volume
Button
Adjusts the
earpiece and
Ringtone
volume.
Keys
Keypad
Microphone
Page 8 - Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Page 9
FUNCTION KEYS
FUNCTION KEYS
DISPLA
DISPLA
Y INDICA
Y INDICA
TORS
TORS
END KEY: Press to turn the cell phone
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.
Press and hold to check your Virgin
Mobile Balance.
SOFT KEYS: Press to perform the
functions displayed above them on the
LCD Display.
VX KEY: Press to access VirginXtras.
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.
Signal Strength
Indicates current signal strength. The more
bars, the stronger the signal.
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 voicemail message is waiting.
Text
Message
Voice
Message
Voice & Text
Message
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.
Silent
Mutes key tones during a call.
Emergency call
Blinks when an emergency call is in progress.
Page 10 - Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Page 11
DISPLA
DISPLA
Answering machine memo
New voice memos.
Answering machine
Phone is in auto answer mode.
Etiquette
Phone is in etiquette mode (vibration alert).
Schedule
Event or an alarm is set.
Ringtone Mode
One of these four icons will appear when
the corresponding Ringtone Mode has
been selected.
GPS Icon
911 Only
Location On
Y INDICA
Y INDICA
RingtoneSilentVibrateRingtone after
vibrate
TORS
TORS
USING THE BA
USING THE BA
TTERYY
TTER
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Insert the bottom of battery into groove at bottom of
the cell phone.
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.
Page 12 - Chapter 1
NOTE: If the battery is not correctly placed in the battery
compartment, the cell phone will not turn on
and/or the battery may detach during use.
Chapter 1 - Page 13
CHARGING THE BA
CHARGING THE BA
TTERYY
TTER
CHARGING THE BA
CHARGING THE BA
TTERYY
TTER
The TRC-8500 rapid charger will both power the phone
and charge the battery simultaneously. The unit attaches directly to the phone. Charging time will vary depending on the battery’s initial capacity at the beginning of the
charge.
1. Attach the battery pack to the
phone.
2. Insert plug into AC wall outlet.
3. Plug in the interface connector
by gently inserting it into the
appropriate contacts on the
bottom of the phone.
4. LED will light RED during
charging and turn to GREEN
when the battery is fully charged.
5. The phone can be operated while the battery is
charging.
6. To remove the TRC-8500 from
your phone, press the release
buttons on the sides of the
interface connector and slide it
away from the phone.
7. After recharging, the battery pack
may become a little warmer.
This is normal.
NOTE: 1.
The battery is not charged at the time of
purchase.
2. Fully charge the battery before use.
NOTE: 1. It is m ore ef ficient to charge the battery with
the cell phone off.
2. The battery must be connected to the phone in
order to charge it.
3. If the LED flickers while charging, the battery
may need cleaning or there may be a problem
with the battery.
4.
Battery operating time gradually decreases over
time.
5. If the battery fails to perform normally, you may
need to replace the battery.
BATTERY CHARGING TIME
Battery Type
Charging Time
NOTE: Charging time applies only when your phone is
turned off. Charging time may vary if your phone
is turned on.
BTR - 8500
240 minutes
BATTERY TALK AND STANDBY TIMES
Standard Battery
(900mAh)
Talk Time (min)
Standby Time
(hrs)
NOTE: These times are for a new battery. Talk and
standby time may decrease over time.
190
150
Page 14 - Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Page 15
BA
TTER
BA
TTER
Use only manufacturer approved batteries.
Never use a damaged or worn out battery.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Y INFORMA
Y INFORMA
TION
TION
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 41
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!
o
F and 95oF (5oC and 35oC).
Chapter 2
BASIC OPERATION
This chapter addresses the phone’s basic functions
including menus, volume levels, and call features.
Using the Phone
Using the Menu
Menu Summary (Sample)
Basic Functions
Functions During a Call
Virgin Mobile Account
Virgin Alerts
Page 16 - Chapter 1
Chapter 2 - Page 17
USING THE PHONE
USING THE PHONE
USING THE PHONE
USING THE PHONE
TURNING THE PHONE ON
1. Press and hold until the Virgin Mobile logo
appears, then reappears behind 2 vertical lines.
● If “PASSWORD” appears, the phone is locked. To
unlock, enter your 4-digit password.
NOTE: The default password is the last 4 digits of your
phone number.
TURNING THE PHONE OFF
1. Press and hold until the Virgin Mobile logo
disappears behind two horizontal lines.
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
information about the last call may be
on,
erased.
VIRGIN MOBILE ACCOUNT
The basic tasks for managing your Virgin Mobile account
from your phone are summarized below. For more information about your account, contact Virgin Mobile.
Checking your Virgin Mobile Account Balance
You can check the amount of money remaining in your
Virgin Mobile account.
- Select Menu – Balance – Check Balance; or
- From the Standby screen, press and hold .
Page 18 - Chapter 2
Top-Up your Account
To Top-Up your account over your phone, you need a credit card registered with Virgin Mobile or a Virgin Mobile TopUp Card.
- Select Menu – Top-Up and select the appropriate options.
For More Information
For more information about your Virgin Mobile account and
Virgin Mobile service, visit www
contact Virgin Mobile at (888) 322-1122. For more information on your phone, visit www
USING THE MENU
USING THE MENU
.virginmobileusa.com or
.audiovox.com.
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, select the desired item by
pressing on the navigation key .
● Navigation key can be used to scroll through the
menu.
Chapter 2 - Page 19
MENU SUMMARYY
MENU SUMMAR
MENU SUMMARYY
MENU SUMMAR
BALANCE
TOP-UP
MESSAGES
VIRGINXTRAS
RECENT
CALLS
CONTACTS
Page 20 - Chapter 2
1 : Check Balance
u
2 : Top-Up
3 : Virgin Alerts
1 : Voicemail
u
2 : Send New
3 : Text InBox
4 : Net Alerts
5 : Text OutBox
6 : Filed
7 : Erase Msgs
8 : Msg Settings
1 : Music
u
2 : MTV
3 : VH1
4 : Fun
5 : Groups
6 : Entertainment
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
2. To place a call, press .
● To erase the last entered digits, press .
● To erase all digits and start again, press and hold .
● “CALL FAILED” will display if the call did not connect.
● If the line is busy, press .
3. To end a call,
press .
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 70)
Page 22 - Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Page 23
BASIC FUNCTIONS
BASIC FUNCTIONS
BASIC FUNCTIONS
BASIC FUNCTIONS
PAUSE FEATURE
Pauses are used for automated systems (i.e., voicemail
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
represent the pause.
STANDBY MENU
STOFIND PSE
PAUSE INPUT:
1 : HARD PAUSE
2 : TIMED PAUSE
Standby menu that appears when entering a number.
3. Then enter the second set of numbers.
to
SPEAKERPHONE
1. To activate speakerphone in idle, answering and
calling modes, press and hold.
2. After a call the phone returns to normal
(Speakerphone off).
ANSWERING MACHINE DISPLAY
Notifies you of unchecked recorded memos in the answering
machine inbox and displays the number of stored memos that
are recorded in the answering machine inbox. (Refer to page
77 for more information about answering machine.)
To play the recorded voice memos, press .
CALLER ID
Identifies caller by displaying that person’s phone
number. If the caller’s name and number are already
stored in your contacts, the name and number as
they appear in the memory location are displayed.
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 number is dialed.
Page 24 - Chapter 2
NOTE:The Caller ID numbers are saved in the call log.
Chapter 2 - Page 25
BASIC FUNCTIONS
BASIC FUNCTIONS
BASIC FUNCTIONS
BASIC FUNCTIONS
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.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Y ou can adjust the volume in two ways: by using the volume
control keys on the side of the cell phone when it is closed,
or by pressing when it is open.
Pressing volume control keys:
●
During a call : Adjusts earpiece volume.
●
In Standby Status : Adjusts Ringtone volume.
●
When the phone rings : Adjusts Ringtone volume.
(Refer to page 53 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.
NOTE: The default password is the last 4 digits of your
phone number.
VIBRATE
Disables the Ringtone and vibrates when an incoming call is
received. To enable this function:
1. Press .
2. Select “SOUNDS”, then press .
3. Select “VIBRATE”.
ETIQUETTE MODE
Page 26 - Chapter 2
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 Ringtone, key
beeps and notifications. Your phone will vibrate to notify
you of an incoming call. To enable this function, press
and hold “Etiquette Mode”.
Chapter 2 - Page 27
FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL
FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL
FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL
FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL
These menu items are available while you are on a call.
MUTE
Mutes the microphone while you are on a call so the
other party cannot hear you if you speak.
1. Press “MUTE”.
NOTE: To turn mute off, press , then “Unmute” again.
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 .
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 “SEND MY PHONE #”.
MY PROFILE
Enables you to review and edit your profile entered
through the contacts entry.
(Refer to page 49 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 .
NOTE: This feature may not be available on all networks.
Please check with your service provider for
availability.
LOCATION
Enables your network to locate your current location
through Global Positioning System (GPS).
(Refer to page 95 for more details.)
1. Press “LOCATION”.
Page 28 - Chapter 2
NOTE: This feature may not be available on all networks.
Please check with your service provider for
availability.
Chapter 2 - Page 29
VIRGIN MOBILE ACCOUNT
VIRGIN MOBILE ACCOUNT
VIRGIN ALER
VIRGIN ALER
TS
TS
The basic tasks for managing your Virgin Mobile
account from your phone are summarized below.
For more information about your account, contact
Virgin Mobile.
CHECKING YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE
You can check the amount of money remaining in
your Virgin Mobile account.
1. To access these services, press.
2. From the Standby screen, press navigation key
up and hold.
TOP-UP YOUR ACCOUNT
To Top-Up your account over your phone, you need a
credit card registered with Virgin Mobile or a Virgin
Mobile Top-Up Card.
1. Press “TOP-UP” or
press “TOP-UP”.
You may receive alerts from Virgin Mobile which include
information about your account balance, service information, and other announcements.
These alerts appear on your screen when the phone is
on.
VIEWING A STORED VIRGIN ALERT
The 10 most recent Virgin Alerts you have received
are stored in the Virgin Alerts menu.
1. To view a stored message,
press .
2. Highlight the message and press .
3. To close the message, press .
2. Select “Credit Card” or “
navigation key , then press to save it.
For more information about your Virgin Mobile account and
Virgin Mobile service, visit www
Virgin Mobile at (888) 322-1122.
Page 30 - Chapter 2
Top-Up
.virginmobileusa.com or contact
Card” with the
Chapter 2 - Page 31
MEMO
MEMO
Chapter 3
MEMORY
FUNCTION
This chapter addresses numerous functions including
saving phone numbers to the internal contacts,
entering text and accessing call logs.
Storing Phone Numbers
Text Input Methods
Speed Dialing
Call Logs
Call Times
Using Your Contacts
Page 32 - Chapter 2
Chapter 3 - Page 33
STORING PHONE NUMBERS
STORING PHONE NUMBERS
TEXT INPUT METHODS
TEXT INPUT METHODS
The CDM-8500 can store up to 300 contacts.
1. Enter the phone number, including area code, then
press [STO].
2. Press“Add New Entry”.
3. Select the phone number type by pressing the
navigation key up or down (Home, Mobile, Office,
Pager, Fax) and pressto select.
4. Press [EDIT], enter the name for the contact and
pressto store the name. (If you do not want to
enter a voice tag to this contact, skip step 5 and
proceed to step 6).
5.1 To save with a voice tag for voice activated dialing,
scroll the navigation keyto the voice dial.
It will say “Unassigned”. Press the navigation key
left or right until the phone number type you
want to add the voice tag for in this contact appears
(Home, Mobile, Office).
5.2 Press[REC]. “Enter Voice Tag ?” will appear.
Press .
5.3 Follow the audible voice prompts. You will be asked
to say the name, then repeat the name.
6. To confirm your entry and save to your contacts,
press .
NOTE: “New entry saved” will appear.
ENTERING CHARACTERS
For convenient entry of memory location names and text
messages, your phone offers several text input methods:
Alpha mode : Enter words by repeatedly tapping the
TM
mode : T ap each corresponding key only once and the phone
T9
Numeric mode : Only enter numbers.
Symbol mode : Enter symbols like @, #, %.
ALPHA MODE [ABC]
To choose Alpha mode, press or [MODE] then
choose [ABC]. The chart below outlines the key presses
needed to display each letter or number in this mode.
Key Pad
1
2ABC
3DEF
4GHI
:
9WXYZ
●
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 and uppercase
letters,
corresponding key until the desired character is
displayed.
predicts the word you are entering.
1 Repetition
1
A
D
G
:
W
2 Repetitions
.
B
E
H
:
X
3 Repetitions
@
C
F
I
:
Y
4 Repetitions
-
2
3
4
:
Z
press .
5 Repetitions
’
...
...
...
:
9
Page 34 - Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Page 35
TEXT INPUT METHODS
TEXT INPUT METHODS
TEXT INPUT METHODS
TEXT INPUT METHODS
T9TMPREDICTIVE TEXT MODE [T9TMABC]
To choose T9TMmode, press or [MODE] then
choose [T9
are entering using a built-in dictionary. With T9
dictive text input, you press each key only once for
each letter. The chart below outlines how to use T9
text input.
Left, Right
TM
ABC]. This mode predicts the words you
KEY FUNCTION
Press to change text input mode:
[T9TMAbc][123][Sym].
Mode
Select [T9TMAbc] for predictive text
input.
Press to view the next matching
Next
word if the underlined word is not
the word you intended.
Press once to accept a word and
Space
add a space.
Press once to delete the character
Clear
to the left of the cursor.
To move cursor.
TM
pre-
1. Press each key once for each letter of the word you
are writing.
●
To write John with the English dictionary selected:
TM
2. Press until the correct word is displayed.
3. Select the correct word and press .
1. Press 5 once - (for - k)
2. Press 6 once - (for - km)
3. Press 4 once - (for - log)
4. Press 6 once - (for - john)
NOTE:
The display shows for each key
pressed.
Switch
Page 36 - Chapter 3
To switch between lowercase to
uppercase letters:
[ABC][Abc]
[abc][T9TMABC][T9TMAbc][T9TMabc].
Chapter 3 - Page 37
TEXT INPUT METHODS
TEXT INPUT METHODS
SPEED DIALING
SPEED DIALING
NUMERIC MODE [123]
Numeric mode allows you to add a number to your
entry/message. To select numeric mo d e ,
[MODE]
then select [123].
press or
SYMBOL MODE [SYM]
Selecting symbol mode allows you to add various symbols to your entry. Whether you are adding an e-mail
address to your contacts or sending an expressive message, symbols make these entries easier.
To select symbol mode,
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 the
navigation key .
press or [MODE] then
ONE-TOUCH/TWO-TOUCH DIALING
Ideal for frequently dialed numbers, this feature allows
contact 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.
(Refer to page 48 for information about saving a
phone number in a speed dial location.)
Page 38 - Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Page 39
Loading...
+ 51 hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.