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'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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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 .
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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.
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MENU SUMMARYY
MENU SUMMAR
MENU SUMMARYY
MENU SUMMAR
BALANCE
TOP-UP
MESSAGES
VIRGINXTRAS
RECENT
CALLS
CONTACTS
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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)
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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.
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NOTE:The Caller ID numbers are saved in the call log.
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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
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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”.
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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”.
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NOTE: This feature may not be available on all networks.
Please check with your service provider for
availability.
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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.
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Top-Up
.virginmobileusa.com or contact
Card” with the
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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
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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
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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
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To switch between lowercase to
uppercase letters:
[ABC][Abc]
[abc][T9TMABC][T9TMAbc][T9TMabc].
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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.)
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CALL LOGS
CALL LOGS
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.
OUTGOING CALLS
1. To view the 10 most recently dialed numbers,
press .
The 4 most recent calls 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.
INCOMING CALLS
1. To view the 10 most recently answered calls,
press .
The 4 most recent calls 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.
●
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
CALL TIMES
CALL TIMES
MISSED CALLS
1. To view the 10 most recently missed calls,
press .
The 4 most recent calls 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.
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 .
ACCUMULATE CALLS
To display talk time of accumulated calls:
1. Press .
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USING YOUR CONT
USING YOUR CONT
ACTS
ACTS
USING YOUR CONT
USING YOUR CONT
ACTS
ACTS
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
pressingwhen it is selected.
4. To call the selected number, press ,
select which number for the entry you want to call
and press .
RECALLING BY NAME
1. Press .
2. Enter a name or partial name then press to
display names in the contacts using that name or
characters in alphabetical order, regardless of letter
case.
(Refer to page 35 about the usage of Alpha Editor.)
3. All matched entries appear.
Delete an entry by pressing or view an
entry by pressing .
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
and press .
All numbers matching the entered numbers will
appear. Use the navigation key to select the
desired numbers and press .
3. To call the selected number, scroll to that number in
the entry and press .
EDITING YOUR CONTACTS
You can add, edit, or erase phone numbers in the contacts.
ADD NEW ENTRY
1. To add a new entry to the contacts,
press .
2. Use the navigation key to move to a contacts
field entry and enter the required information.
4. To call one of the numbers for the selected entry,
select the number to dial and press .
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3. To save it press . To return to the previous page,
press .
(Refer to page 34 for complete add new entry
instructions.)
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USING YOUR CONT
USING YOUR CONT
ACTS
ACTS
USING YOUR CONT
USING YOUR CONT
ACTS
ACTS
EDIT EXISTING ENTRY
1. To edit an existing entry, press.
The 5 entry groups appear – Family, Friends, Work,
Etc., All.
2. Use the navigation key to select one of the
groups and press .
3. Select an entry under the group. To view or edit the
entry, press . To delete the entry, press .
EDIT GROUP
Adds, changes or deletes a group.
ADD NEW GROUP
1. To add a new group, press.
A maximum of 7 groups is allowed.
2. Input a new group name.
3. To save, press .
CHANGE GROUP NAME
1. To change a group name, press.
2. Use the navigation key to select an existing
group name and press .
3. Input a new name.
4. To save it, press .
CHANGE GROUP RINGTONE
1. To change the Ringtone for a group,
press.
2. Select the group whose Ringtone is to be changed
and press .
3. Use the navigation key to select a Ringtone.
4. To save it, press .
CHANGE GROUP COLOR
1. To change a group color, press.
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2. Select the group whose color is to be changed and
press .
3. Use the navigation key to select one of the
group colors.
4. To save it, press .
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USING YOUR CONT
ACTS
ACTS
USING YOUR CONT
USING YOUR CONT
ACTS
ACTS
CLEAR GROUP
1. To delete an existing group, press.
2. Use the navigation key to select the group to be
deleted and press .
3. If a phone number already exists in the location,
press , then to delete it.
4. To reconfirm, press .
SPEED DIAL
Links a phone number of contacts entry to a location number and enables you to make a call simply by pressing its
location number in the idle mode.
1. Press .
2. To link a phone number to the location, select the
location then press . If a phone number
already exists in the location, presst he n t he
navigation key to delete it.
MY PROFILE
Saves and edits your personal information.
1. To review and edit your personal information (Name,
My phone number, Birthday, Blood Type, Address,
Home Number, E-Mail, Work Number, Memo,
Set Secret), press .
2. To edit a selected item, press .
3. To confirm and save, press .
: Name.
: My Phone Number.
: Birthday.
: Blood Type.
: Address.
: Home Number.
: E-mail.
: Work Pone Number.
: Memo.
: Set Secret.
3. Select the group where the phone number is saved,
then press .
4. Select the entry, then press .
5. Select the phone number, then press .
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MEMO
Chapter 4
SETTINGS
This chapter addresses customizing your phone by
adjusting Backlighting, Volume, Ringtones and other
user-friendly features.
Settings
VR Mode
VS Menu
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SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SOUNDS
You can choose different Ringtones, Ringtone Mode,
Volume, Alert and Tone length.
RINGTONES
Select Ringtones to set a pre-programmed tone or My
Ringtones to set up a downloaded Ringtone.
RINGTONES
1. Press.
2. Select a Ringtone from the list.
3. To confirm, press .
RINGTONE MODE
Alerts you to incoming calls in the following modes:
1. Press.
2. Select one of the following options with the navigation
key .
●
Ringtone
●
Vibrate
●
Ringtone after Vibrate–
The Ringtone sounds after vibration.
●
Silent–Mutes the Ringtone.
3. To confirm, press .
VOLUME
Controls the volume of the following items.
The volume can be adjusted to 5 levels.
RINGTONE
Controls the Ringtone volume.
1. Press.
2. Adjust the Ringtone volume with the navigation key.
3. To save, press .
KEY
Controls the keypad tone volume.
1. Press.
2. Adjust the keypad tone volume with the
navigation key .
3. To save, press .
VOICE CALL
Controls the earpiece volume
1. Press.
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2. Adjust the earpiece volume with the navigation key .
3. To save, press .
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SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
ALERT
Sounds an alert to any change occurring on the phone.
MINUTE ALERT
Sounds an alert every minute of a phone call.
1. Press.
2. Select “OFF” or “ON” with the navigation key ,
then press to save it.
CONNECT ALERT
Notifies you that a call has been successfully placed.
1. Press.
2. Select “OFF” or “ON” with the navigation key ,
then press to save it.
FADE ALERT
Sounds an alert when entering an area where calls
cannot be made due to weak signal strength. The alert
sounds when the call is disconnected.
LOW SIGNAL ALERT
Sounds an alert when you encounter low signal
strength during a call and in standby mode.
1. Press.
2. Select “OFF” or “ON” with the navigation key ,
then press to save it.
TONE LENGTH
To adjust tone length:
1. Press.
2. Select “Normal” or “Long” with the navigation
key , then press to save it.
1. Press.
2. Select “OFF” or “ON” with the navigation key ,
then press to save it.
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SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
DISPLAY
Customizes and personalizes the display.
ANIMA
Selects your favorite LCD display in the following
modes:
IDLE DISPLAY
1. Press.
2. Select an animation from the Animation List to use
3. To save, press .
TION SETTING
in the idle mode by using the navigation key .
MAIN DISPLAY SETTING
Selects your favorite LCD display in the following
modes.
GREETING INPUT
To edit the greeting press the navigation key .
1. Press.
2. To edit the greeting, press .
3. Input your personal greeting using the Alpha
Editor.
4. To save, press .
IDLE CLOCK
To select an LCD clock display:
1. Press.
2. Select one of the following options:
●
Digital Clock
●
Analog Clock
●
Greeting Clock
●
Animation+Clock
3. To save, press .
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SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
LCD SETTING
Controls backlight and LCD contrast for better view and
more efficient use.
BACKLIGHTING
Backlights the display and keypad for easy viewing in
dark places.
1. Press.
2. Select one of the following options: 5 secs,
10 secs, 20 secs, Off.
● Off: Turns the backlight off.
● 5 secs, 10 secs, 20 secs : Backlight remains on for 5, 10,
or 20 seconds after touching
the keypad.
3. To save, press .
CONTRAST
The LCD display contrast can be adjusted to 5 levels.
1. Press.
2. Use the navigation key to adjust the LCD
contrast for better view.
3. To save, press .
LCD COLOR
To select an LCD display backlight color:
1. Press.
2. Select one of the following options: Automatic,
Green, Yellow, Blue, Deep Green, Purple, White.
3. To save, press .
When Automatic is selected, the LCD backlight color will
change to a different color (one of the seven colors)
everytime you open and close the phone.
NOTE:
The keypad backlight color does not change.
It is always blue.
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SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SUB LCD SETTING
Controls backlight and Sub LCD contrast for better
view and more efficient use.
SUB LCD CLOCK
To select an Sub LCD clock display:
1. Press.
2. Select one of the following options : Analog Clock,
Digital Clock.
3. To save, press .
SUB LCD CONTRAST
The Sub LCD display contrast can be controlled in 5 levels.
1. Press.
2. Use the navigation key to adjust the Sub
LCD contrast for better view.
3. To save, press .
SECURITY
Prevents others from using the phone without permission
and allows access to security features only after inputting
your password.
RESTRICT
Enables you to restrict certain features with the password.
You must unlock the phone to use the features.
AUTOMATIC LOCK
Prevents others from using your phone without permission.
When locked, the menu cannot be accessed without your
password.
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press then select “Off”, “Lock Now” or
“Lock On Power Up”.
● Off : Do not lock the phone.
● Lock Now : Lock the phone now.
● Lock On Power Up : Lock the phone whenever it is
turned on.
3. To save, press .
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NOTE:The default password is the last 4 digits of your
phone number.
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SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
INCOMING CALL
Blocks all incoming calls, but allows outgoing calls to
be placed.
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict”
with the navigation key .
● Restrict : Restrict an incoming call.
● Allow : Allow an incoming call
3. To save, press .
OUTGOING CALL
Blocks all outgoing calls (except emergency calls) from
being placed, but allows incoming calls to be answered.
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict”
with the navigation key .
● Restrict : Restrict an outgoing call.
● Allow : Allow an outgoing call.
3. To save, press .
INCOMING CALL HISTORY
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict”
with the navigation key .
● Restrict : Restrict access to incoming call history.
● Allow : Allow access to incoming call history.
3. To save, press .
OUTGOING CALL HISTORY
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict”
with the navigation key .
● Restrict : Restrict access to outgoing call history.
● Allow : Allow access to outgoing call history.
3. To save, press .
MENU
Blocks access to the menu to prevent any changes.
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict”
with the navigation key .
● Restrict : Restrict access to the menu.
● Allow : Allow access to the menu.
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3. To save, press .
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SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
CONTACTS
Blocks access to, and protects data in your contacts.
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict”
with the navigation key .
● Restrict : Restrict access to the contacts.
● Allow : Allow access to the contacts.
3. To save, press .
DATA CALL
Restricts connecting to VirginXtras and Top-Up.
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict”
with the navigation key .
● Restrict : Restricts connecting a VirginXtras or Top-Up
call.
● Allow : Allows connecting a VirginXtras or Top-Up call.
3. To save, press .
900#S
Restricts calling 900 dial service numbers.
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict”
with the navigation key .
● Restrict : Restrict a 900-dial service.
● Allow : Allow a 900-dial service.
3. To save, press .
NOTE:“This phone is restricted” appears on the display
when you attempt to make a restricted call.
LONG DISTANCE
Restricts calling long distance numbers – the phone is
limited to calling numbers within the area.
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict”
with the navigation key .
● Restrict : Restrict a long distance call.
● Allow : Allow a long distance call.
3. To save, press .
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NOTE:A phone number over 8 digits is restricted.
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SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SPECIAL #’s
Stores 3 phone numbers that are allowed to be dialed
even in lock mode.
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press then select one from three blanks with
the navigation key .
3. Press and input a phone number
4. Press again to save it.
CLEAR CONT
Clears all contacts entries.
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press .
3. Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key .
Press .
ACTS
RESET PHONE
Resets phone to default settings.
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press .
3. Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key .
Press .
● When you select “Yes”, the powering off animation
appears and the phone will automatically reboot.
CHANGE P
Changes password.
1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.”
2. Press .
3. Enter a new password, then press .
4. Enter the new password again, then press .
ASSWORD
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SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
OTHERS
ANSWER MODE
Selects an Answer mode.
1. Press.
2. Select “Any Key” or “Send Key” with the navigation
key .
● Any Key : Press any key to answer an incoming call
except , , and .
● Send Key : Press only to answer a call.
3. To save, press .
ACTIVE FLIP
Selects an Active Flip Answer mode as follows.
1. Press.
2. Select “On” or “Off” with the navigation key .
3. To save, press .
AUTO RETRY
Automatically retries a call up to 5 times after a set
time interval.
RETRY TIME
1. Press.
2. Select a time interval option (Off, 3, 5, 7, 10 seconds)
with the navigation key .
3. To save, press .
REPEAT
1. Press.
2. Select one of the options (1 time, 3 times, 5 times)
with the navigation key .
3. To save, press .
NOTE:
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When Active Flip On is selected, an incoming phone
call can be answered simply by opening the phone.
When Active Flip Off is selected, you will need to
open the phone and follow the Answer mode you
have selected.
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SETTINGS
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
AUTO ANSWER
Automatically answers a call after a preset number of
rings. An ideal setting for the hands-free car kit.
1. Press.
2. Select one from the following items
(off, 5, 10, 18 seconds) with the navigation key .
NOTE:This function will not be activated when you
3. To save, press .
VOICE PRIV
Enhances voice privacy and avoids tapping during a
call.
1. Press.
2. Select “Standard” or “Enhanced”, if available.
● Enhanced : Makes it more difficult to wire tap.
select Vibrate, Silent, or Ringtone after Vibrate
as a Ringtone mode.
ACY
WEB IDLE TIME
This function disconnects your phone from a network
when there is no key input for a certain time period.
1. Pressand set the web idle timer.
2. Use the navigation key to set the web idle timer or
press digit keys to enter the time on your own.
S/W VERSION
Displays the version of your phone.
1. Press.
2. The version of the software and hardware appears.
3. To save, press .
NOTE:This feature may not be available on all networks.
Please check with your service provider for
availability.
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VR MODE
VR MODE
VR MODE
Voice Recognition (VR) enables you to place calls and
record voice memos using your voice.
1. Press and hold until your
phone turns to VR mode.
VR Mode
Say a name
or a command
2. When the phone turns to VR mode,
the screen on the right appears.
NOTE:Depending on the prompt mode – expert or beginner
Beginner Mode
Expert Mode
Once you say one of the following options, you will go
through each of the procedures (name, dial, redial, voice
memo, contacts, cancel).
-- you will hear a different set of prompts as listed
below. The second prompt will automatically play if
nothing is said.
st
: “Main Menu”.
- 1
nd
: “Speak a name to call, or say dial, redial, voice
- 2
memo, phonebook or cancel”.
st
: “beep”.
- 1
nd
: “Main Menu”.
- 2
MENU
NAME
1. Press and hold and wait until your phone turns
to VR mode.
2. In VR mode, say a recorded name or tag stored in the
contacts, and the name and number will appear on
the display and you will hear “Calling <name>.”
(Refer to page 82 for additional details.)
DIAL
1. Press and hold until your phone
turns to VR mode.
2. Say “Dial” and the display on the
right will appear.
Depending on the prompt mode, expert or beginner, you
will hear a different set of prompts that follows. You can
hear the second prompt when nothing is said.
3. Press or say the digits of the phone number.
4. After entering the entire number, say “Call”.
NOTE:
Beginner mode
st
- 1
prompt :“Digit menu”.
nd
- 2
prompt :“Say digits or verify, cancel, clear, or call”.
Expert mode
st
- 1
prompt :“doo-doo” (a sequence of high and low tones).
nd
- 2
prompt :“Digit menu”.
Digit Dial
Say digits one at
a time, or command
MENU
REDIAL
1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR
mode.
2. To call the last dialed number, say “Redial”.
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VR MODE
VR MODE
VR MODE
VOICE MEMO
This feature is the same as on page 76, except you
must use the phone to access the menu not your
voice.
1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR
mode.
2. Say “Voice Memo”. Instructions will appear and you
will hear “Please record it at the tone”.
3. To stop recording, press.
NOTE:Press to pause, then press to resume.
4. After recording a voice memo you can review,
re-record or save.
PHONEBOOK
1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR
mode.
2. Say “Phonebook”.
CANCEL
1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR
mode.
2. To exit VR mode or return to the standby mode, say
“Cancel.”
Contact entries with voice tags will appear and each voice
tag will play.
NOTE:To call a phone number with an attached voice
tag, say “Yes” while the voice tag plays.
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VS MENU
VS MENU
VS MENU
VS MENU
VOICE MEMO
RECORD VOICE MEMO
1. To start VS menu, press .
2. To enter the voice memo menu, press.
3. When you press to record a voice memo,
instructions will appear and you will hear “Please
record it at the tone”.
4. To stop recording a memo, press.
NOTE:Press to pause, then press to resume.
5. After recording a voice memo you can Review,
Re-record or Save.
PLAY VOICE MEMO
1. To start VS menu, press .
2. To enter the voice memo menu, press.
3. To play the voice memo menu, press , select the
desired voice memo, press .
NOTE:Edit Key - To edit the voice memo title.
CLR Key - To delete the selected voice memo.
CLEAR ALL
1. To start VS menu, press .
2. To enter the voice memo menu, press.
3. To delete a voice memo, press .
CALL ANSWER
Sets and operates answering machine.
1. Press .
2. Press.
3. Select one of the following options with the navigation
key , then press .
ON/OFF: Turns the Call Answer Mode on/off.
INBOX: Plays or erases a recorded memo.
CALL SPEAKER ON (OFF) : You can(not) hear the caller’s
WAIT TIME : No ring tone, 5s, 10s, 18s. Answering
ICONS IN THE STORED MEMO LIST
: Unchecked recorded memo in answering machine
✓
: A answering machine message that you have already
checked.
NOTE:
RECORDING LIMITATION :
You have a limit of 10 voice memos including those in
answering machine inbox and voice memo menu. Each
voice memo has the time limit of 60 seconds.
Voice memo plays the preprogrammed greeting.
This cannot be changed.
machine will answer the call after a
specific time.
inbox.
voice being recorded by
answering machine.
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VS MENU
VS MENU
VS MENU
VOICE COMMAND
Trains the VR with the following categories of control
words:
YES/NO
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Select one of the following options with the navigation
key , then press .
LIST WORDS : Displays the list of control words in the
Yes/No set. Select a control word from the
list then press . Either Train, Untrain, or
View its status. To Train a word, press
and follow the voice prompts.
TRAIN ALL : Train Yes/No set to recognize your voice.
UNTRAIN ALL : Untrain Yes/No set not to recognize trained
control words.
WAKE-UP
Use the Wake-Up to Train or Untrain the VR with the
control word, Wake-Up.
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Select one of the following options with the navigation
key , then press .
LIST WORDS : Displays the list of control words in the
Wake-Up set. Select a control word from the
list then press . Either Train, Untrain, or
View its status. To Train a word, press
and follow the voice prompts.
TRAIN ALL : Train Wake-Up set to recognize your voice.
UNTRAIN ALL : Untrain Wake-Up set not to recognize
trained control words.
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VS MENU
VS MENU
VS MENU
TOP LEVEL
Use the Top Level to Train or Untrain the VR with your
control words. (Dial, Redial, Voice Memo, Phonebook,
Cancel).
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Select one of the following options with the navigation
key , then press .
LIST WORDS : Displays the list of control words in the Top
Level set. Select a control word from the
list then press . Either Train, Untrain, or
View its status. To Train a word, press
and follow the voice prompts.
TRAIN ALL : Train Top Level set to recognize your voice.
UNTRAIN ALL : Untrain Top Level set not to recognize
trained control words.
DIGIT DIAL
Use the Digit Dial to Train or Untrain the VR with the
control words (1 to 9, Zero, Oh, Verify, Clear, Call).
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Select one of the following options with the navigation
key , then press .
LIST WORDS 1, 2 : Displays the list of control words in the
Digit Dial set. Select a control word
from the list then press . Either
Train, Untrain, or View its status. To
Train a word, press and follow the
voice prompts.
TRAIN ALL : Train Digit Dial set to recognize your voice.
UNTRAIN ALL : Untrain Digit Dial set not to recognize
trained control words.
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VS MENU
VS MENU
VS MENU
VOICE DIAL
Lists, adds and erases voice tags for a contact entry.
LIST
1. Press .
2. To list contact entries with attached voice
tags, press .
3. Select one with the navigation key , then press .
EDIT : Retrain / Voice Setting / Clear
PLAY : Play voice tag.
4. Press to play a voice tag or to edit an
existing voice tag.
5. Select one of the following options, then press .
1) Retrain: “Retrain Voice Name?” appears. Press , then
say a name.
2) Voice Setting: “Change?” appears. Press , select a
phone number, then press again.
3) Clear: “Removing Voice tag Proceed?” appears.
Press .
ADD
1. Press .
2. To add a voice tag to a contact entry,
press .
3. Select one group with the navigation key ,
then press .
4. Select a phone number with the navigation key ,
then press .
5. To add a voice tag to the number, say the name.
CLEAR ALL
1. Press .
2. To erase all voice tags in the list, press .
3. “Removing all voice tags proceed?” appears.
4. Press and you will see a message.
OK : Proceed to erase all the voice tags.
CNCL : Return to the previous page.
5. To clear all voice tags, press .
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VS MENU
VS MENU
VS MENU
VOICE ALERT
Sets the voice alert service.
ON/OFF
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Select “On” or “Off” with the navigation key ,
then press .
RECORD
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Record voice alert.
Y
PLA
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Confirm voice alert.
CLEAR
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key ,
then press .
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VOICE SETTING
Customizes the voice service menu.
UNTRAIN ALL
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key ,
then press .
PROMPT MODE
Use the prompt mode to select either Beginner or
Expert mode. The Expert mode consists of shorter
texts and just beeps as opposed to the Beginner mode
that gives full instructions.
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Select Beginner/Expert with the navigation key .
Press .
<Beginner mode>
1stprompt : “Main menu” followed by a short beep.
nd
prompt : “Speak a name to call, or say Dial, Redial,
2
<Expert mode>
st
1
prompt : A sequence of high and low tones.
2ndprompt : “Main menu”.
NOTE:The VR times out and the phone returns to the
Voice Memo, Phonebook, or Cancel”, followed
by a short beep.
standby mode after the 1st and 2nd prompts are
heard and nothing is said.
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VS MENU
VS MENU
VS MENU
DIGIT MODE
Use the digit mode to select one of the following
options ; echo, beep, echo+beep.
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Select one option with the navigation key , then
press .
ECHO : Digit echoes back when entered.
BEEP : Digit beeps when entered.
ECHO + BEEP : Digit echoes and beeps when entered.
HANDS-FREE CAR KIT MODE
With the Hands-Free Car Kit (HFK) function, you can
activate and utilize the VR feature when the phone is in
HFK mode.
1. Press .
2. Press .
SET ACTIVE
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Select “Send Key” or “Active Flip” with the navigation
key , then press .
3. Select “Off” or “On” with the navigation key , then
press .
NOTE:Once you say “Wake-Up” and the phone
recognizes your voice, you will hear a beep.
The second time you say “Wake-Up”, your phone
turns to VR mode.
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MEMO
Chapter 5
SUPPLEMENTARY
FUNCTIONS
This chapter addresses supplemental functions
including the schedule, calculator, clock and stopwatch
features.
Schedule
Calculator
World Clock
Stopwatch
Location
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SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
Reminds you of a previously scheduled event or anniversary
with an alarm.
EVENT
1. To display a calendar, press .
2. Use the navigation key to choose a date in the
calendar, then press .
● Day to Day movement: Press the navigation key
left and right.
● Week to Week movement: Press the navigation key
down and up.
3.1. To set a time for an event, press .
● Choose one of the following in the first line (On time, 10
Min before, 30 Min before, 1 Hour before, No alarm).
● Change the date and time in the second line by moving
to year, month, day, time input with the navigation key .
3.2. To set a melody for the event, press .
3.3. To set a message for the event, press .
4. Press to save it or to return to the calendar.
5. “Saving complete” appears. When you return to the
calendar the day will be highlighted.
ALARM
1. To display three alarm entries, press .
2. Select one of the entries with the navigation key .
3. To edit the existing alarm or set a new alarm,
press .
To delete the existing one, press .
4.1. To set a time, press .
● Choose an alarm frequency. (Once, Daily, Weekly,
Monthly, Yearly) with the Navigation key .
To save, press .
4.2. To set a melody, press .
Select one of the entries, then press .
4.3. To set a message, press .
4.4. To set a snooze, press .
Select one of the entries, then press .
NOTE:The alarm will not snooze if it is stopped within a
minute, but it will snooze in a minute if it is not
stopped.
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CALCULA
CALCULA
TOR
TOR
WORLD CLOCK
WORLD CLOCK
CALCULATOR
Allows you to use the CDM-8500 as a calculator to
perform basic mathematic functions (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division).
1. Press then for calculator.
2. Use the keypad to enter the numbers to be calculated.
3. Follow the instructions below to calculate (8*6)/4-2.5
●
Input 8
Move the navigation key left
Input 6 and press the navigation key
Move it right
Input 4 and press the navigation key
Move it down
Input 2 and press to input (.).
Press 5, then .
4. To reset, press .
NOTE:1. Up to 10 integer digits and up to 2 decimals
can be displayed. If the calculated result
has more than 10 digits, the result is
displayed in 10 digit logarithm.
2. There is no (-) sign. To express a negative
number , use ‘0-value’.
WORLD CLOCK
Displays the time in a specific pre-programmed city.
1. Press then for world clock.
2. Select a city with the navigation key .
3. The world map appears with the city, its date and
time.
Select another city using the navigation key .
4. To return to the Tools Menu, press.
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STOPWAA
STOPW
TCH
TCH
LOCA
LOCA
TION
TION
STOPWATCH
Allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch.
The stopwatch displays time in hours, minutes, seconds,
and 1/100 of a second.
1. P re ss th en fo r stopwatch.
2. To measure a time period.
●
To start the stopwatch, press .
●
To pause it, press .
●
To reset it, press .
●
Press to resume it or to return to the
previous page.
3. To measure more than one timed event:
● To start, press .
● To stop a time period and continue measuring another
one, press .
● To stop the second and continue measuring a third one,
press .
● Keep repeating the above to measure up to 6 time
periods.
● Press to stop it and to view the results.
● Press or to return to the stopwatch.
● To reset it, press .
SETTINGS
To select whether or not you allow the network system to
detect your position.
1. Press .
2. Select “Location On” or “911 Only” with the
navigation key .
● 911 Only : Your location will be hidden from network
and application except 911.
● Location On : Your location is now available to the
network.
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Chapter 6
VOICEMAIL AND
TEXT MESSAGES
This chapter addresses checking voicemail messages,
as well as sending and receiving text messages.
Two-Way Text Messaging
Checking Messages
Sending Text Messages
Text InBox
Net Alerts
Text OutBox
Filed
Erase Messages
Message Settings
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TWO-WAA
TWO-W
Y TEXT MESSAGING
Y TEXT MESSAGING
CHECKING MESSAGES
CHECKING MESSAGES
Your CDM-8500 features Two-Way Short Message
Service (SMS). This feature sends and receives text
messages through your phone. Voicemail notification is
also supported.
MESSAGE INDICATORS
The following symbols indicate the status of a message
received by your phone. These symbols appear for voicemail and text messages.
: Text Message
: Voice + Text Mail Message
: Voicemail Message
RECEIVED MESSAGE NOTIFICATION
When your phone receives a message, the screen displays the number of new text messages and voicemail
messages.
CHECKING RECEIVED VOICEMAIL MESSAGES
1. To access your voice mailbox, press ,
then press .
CHECKING RECEIVED TEXT MESSAGES
1. Press , then press “Text InBox”.
2. Highlight the message you want to view and press
. The text message is displayed.
3. To view the Text InBox message menu, press .
From there you can Reply, Erase, Forward, Save,
Save Address, Lock or Unlock the message.
1. To display the received message, or to check the
received voicemail message, press .
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SENDING TEXT MESSAGES
SENDING TEXT MESSAGES
SENDING TEXT MESSAGES
SENDING TEXT MESSAGES
SENDING NEW TEXT MESSAGES
1. Press then press “Send New”.
2. Input phone number, then press .
3. Input the text message, then press to display the
Send New menu.
SEND
1. To send the text message, press or “Send”.
NOTE:
EDIT RECIPIENT
1. To change the recipient, press “Edit Recipient”.
2. Input the phone number, then press .
If the message failed to reach the other party,
the display will read “Delivery Failed. Retry
in 3 mins?”. Press [YES] to have the phone
automatically send the message again.
EDIT MESSAGE
1. To change the text message, press
“Edit Message”.
2. Input text message, then press.
CALL BACK
1. To change the call back number, press
“Call Back”.
2. Input call back number, then press .
SAVE
1. To save the text message, press “Save”.
REQUEST DELIVERY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
1. To be notified that the recipient received your
message, press “Request Deliv.Ack”.
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TEXT INBOX
TEXT INBOX
TEXT INBOX MENU
SA
VE ADDRESS
TEXT INBOX
TEXT INBOX
To enter the Text InBox menu, follow the procedures for
checking received text messages on page 99.
Y
REPL
1. To reply to the text message, press “Reply”.
2. Enter your message, then press .
ERASE
1. To erase the text message, press “Erase”.
2. To erase the message from your Text InBox,
press .
FORWARD
1. To forward the text message, press “Forward”.
2. Input the phone number of the person you will send
the message, then press .
3. Input any text message to go along with the
forwarded message, then press .
1. To save the call back number from the text message,
press “Save Address”.
2. To save the call back number into a memory location,
follow the procedures for storing phone numbers on
page 34.
LOCK & UNLOCK
1. To lock or unlock the text message, press
“Lock & Unlock”.
2. Select Lock to lock the message or Unlock to
unlock the message, then press .
SAVE
1. To save the text message in your phone, press
“Save”.
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NET ALER
NET ALER
TS
TS
TEXT OUTBOX
TEXT OUTBOX
NET ALERTS
1. To enter the Net Alerts menu,
pressthen “Net Alerts”.
2. Select the Go To, then press.
Select the erase message,
then press.
The text message will be displayed.
• [ ] : Read Message.
• [ ] : Unread Message.
• Erase : Erase Selected Message.
Net Alerts Inbox
EraseGo To
01 : Http://
02 : Http://
......
......
TEXT OUTBOX MENU
1. To enter the Text OutBox menu, pressthen
“Text OutBox”.
2. Select the stored message then press.
The text message will be displayed.
3. To enter the Text OutBox menu, press, then
you can Resend, Erase, Send To, Save, and Display
the message state.
RESEND
1. To send the message again, press “Resend”.
SEND TO
1. To send the message to the other person,
press“Send To”.
2. Input the phone number, then press .
3. Modify the message, then press to display the
"Send New" menu.
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ERASE
1. To erase the message, press“Erase”.
2. Select “Yes” or “No” with or .
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TEXT OUTBOX
TEXT OUTBOX
FILED
FILED
VE ADDRESS
SA
1. To save the call back number as a contact, press
[OPTS] scroll down, select “Save Address” and
press.
2. To save the call back number into a memory location,
follow the procedures for
storing phone numbers on
page 34.
SAVE
1. To save the message, press “Save”.
2. Press.
LOCK & UNLOCK
1. To lock or unlock the text message, press
“Lock & Unlock”.
2. Select Lock to lock the message or Unlock to
unlock the message, then press .
ST
ATE
FILED
Manages saved messages from the Text InBox/
Text OutBox.
1. Press and .
Select a text message with the
navigation
key .
Press .
2. The text message appears.
Press to display [OPTS].
3. If the text message is saved from
“Text InBox” menu, this screen will be
displayed.
If the text message is saved from
“Text OutBox” menu, this screen will be
displayed.
Filed Option
1: Reply
2: Forward
3: Erase
4: Save Address
Filed Option
1: Resend
2: Send To
3: Erase
4: Save Address
4. Select one by pressing .
OK CNCL
OK CNCL
1. To display the state of the sent message,
press “State”.
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ERASE MESSAGES
ERASE MESSAGES
MESSAGE SETTINGS
MESSAGE SETTINGS
ERASE MESSAGES
1. Press and “Erase Msgs”.
2.1. To erase messages in the Text InBox, press .
NOTE:
2.2. To erase messages in the Text OutBox, press .
2.3. To erase messages in Filed, press .
2.4. To erase messages in the Net Alerts, press .
3. Select “Yes” by pressing .
Select “No” by pressing .
Select “Entire InBox” or “Old InBox”.
MESSAGE SETTINGS MENU
1. To enter the Message Settings menu, press
then “Msg Settings”.
SAVE SENT MESSAGE
1. Press “Save Sent Msg”.
2. Select (No/Yes/Prompt) using the navigation
key , then press.
DEFAULT CALL BACK
1. Press“Default Call Back”.
2. Input the call back number, then press .
ALERT
1. Press “Alert”.
2. Select the alert type (Ringtone/Vibrate/Silent
/Ringtone&Remind/Vibrate&Remind)
using the navigation key , then press.
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MESSAGE SETTINGS
MESSAGE SETTINGS
DISPLAY DELIVERY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
1. Press “Display Deliv.Ack”.
2. Select (No/Yes) using the navigation key ,
then press.
AUTO ERASE
1. Press “Auto Erase”.
AUTO ERASE INBOX
1. Press “Inbox”.
2. Select (Disable/Old Inbox) using the navigation
key , then press.
AUTO ERASE OUTBOX
1. Press “Outbox”.
2. Select (Disable/Old Inbox) using the navigation
key , then press.
Chapter 7
MAKING AN
EMERGENCY CALL
ENTRY MODE
1. Press “Entry Mode”.
2. Select (Alpha Mode/T9 Mode) using the navigation
key , then press.
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EMERGENCY CALLING
EMERGENCY CALLING
E911 CALLING
Allows you to place emergency calls, even when the
phone is locked. Emergency calls are placed on any
available system.
1. Enter 911 and press .
2. The call will connect.
● When a emergency call ends, the phone is in the
Emergency Mode for 5 minutes
Chapter 8
VIRGINXTRAS
This chapter addresses using your cell phone to access
VirginXtras.
Start VirginXtras
VirginXtras
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ST
ST
AR
T VIRGINXTRAS
AR
T VIRGINXTRAS
VIRGINXTRAS
VIRGINXTRAS
START VIRGINXTRAS
Your CDM-8500 allows you access VirginXtras directly
from your phone.
1. To access VirginXtras, press .
2. Scroll down the page using the navigation key .
3. To select the softkey at the bottom of the display,
press or .
4. To return to the previous page, press .
5. To exit VirginXtras, press .
ACCESSING VIRGINXTRAS
You can access a variety of entertainment, music, and
information services.
1. To start a VirginXtras session and
access these services, press.
● When you select VirginXtras, a session is initiated.
● You cannot receive incoming calls when a VirginXtras
session is in progress.
1>Music
2 MTV
3 VH1
4 Fun
5 Groups
6 Entertainment
OK
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Chapter 9
SAFETY
INFORMATION
Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones
Safety Information for FCC RF Exposure
SAR Information
FDA Consumer Update
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
Read This Information Before Using Your Handheld
Portable Cellular Telephone
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power
radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it
also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for
handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent
with the safety standards
national
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature.
example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians
universities, government health agencies, and industry
reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI
Standard (C951).
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments
could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
PHONE OPERATION
Normal Position: Hold the phone as you would any other
telephone
der.
Tips on efficient operation:
- Fully extend your antenna.
- Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone
is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and
may
than otherwise
with the antenna pointed up and over your shoul-
cause the phone to operate at a higher power level
needed.
DRIVING SAFETY
Talking on the phone while driving is extremely dangerous
and is illegal in some states. Remember, safety comes first.
Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the
areas where you drive. Always obey them.
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines
(and those standards).
;
˙
American National Standards Institute; National Council on
Radiation Protection and Measurements; International
Commission on Nonionizing Radiation Protection.
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Also, if using your phone while driving please:
- Give full attention to driving. Driving safely is your first
responsibility .
- Use hands-free operation, if available.
- Pull off the road and park before making or answering a
call, if driving conditions require.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF
energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be
shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends
that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained
between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to
avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
If you have a pacemaker:
l ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from
your pacemaker when the phone is turned on.
l Do not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
l Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize
the potential for interference.
l If you have any reason to suspect that interference
is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician
may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in healthcare facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or healthcare facilities may be using equipment
that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with
the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
An airbag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects,
including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in
the area over the airbag or in the air bag deployment area.
If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and
the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may
want to consult your service provider (or call the custome
ice line to discuss alternatives).
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r serv-
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF where posted notices so require.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
OTHER SAFETY GUIDELINES
Aircraft
FCC Regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air.
Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
T o avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone
OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn
off two-way
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but
not always, clearly marked. They include fueling areas such
as gas stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum
gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal
powders; and any other area where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine.
radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Please read and understand all of the Precautions and
Warnings contained in this manual before attempting to
operate your phone.
1. DO NOT use this equipment in an extreme environ-
ment where high temperature or high humidity exists,
such as near a heater or in a closed car parked in the
sun.
2. DO NOT abuse the equipment. Avoid striking, shaking
or shocking. When not using the unit, lay down the unit
to avoid possible damage due to instability.
DO NOT expose this equipment to liquids such as rain or
3.
spilled beverages.
4.
DO NOTuse unauthorized accessories. Use of unauthorized
accessories may result in fire, electric shock or other
bodily injury.
5. DO NOT disassemble the phone or its accessories. If
service or repair is required, return the unit to an authorized Audiovox service center. If unit is disassembled,
the risk of electric shock or fire may result.
6. DO NOT short-circuit the battery terminals with metal
items etc.
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7. DO NOT use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or
strong detergents to clean this phone. Always clean it
with a soft, damp cloth.
8. DO NOT paint this phone. This can clog moving parts.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR
FCC RF EXPOSURE
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Never violate any of the following Rules and Regulations
of the FCC when using your phone. The following offenses
are punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both:
- Using obscene, indecent, or profane language.
- Using the unit to give off false distress calls.
- Wiretapping or otherwise intercepting a telephone call,
unless that person has first obtained the consent of the
parties participating in the call.
- Making anonymous calls to annoy, harass, or molest
other people.
- Charging to an account without authorization to avoid
payment for service.
- Refusing to yield a party line when informed that it is
needed for an emergency call (It is also unlawful to take
over a party line by stating falsely that it is needed for an
emergency).
WARNING! Read this information before using your phone
CAUTION
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326
adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy emitted
mitters. Those guidelines are consistent
previously set by both U.S. and international
The design of this phone complies
these international standards.
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality,
damage the phone, or result in violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may
Please contact your local dealer for replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation (Holster Part Number : 2H020665002)
This device was tested with holster (Part No:2H020665002) for
body-worn operation with the back of the phone kept 0.59 inchs
(15mm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.59 inchs (15mm) must
be maintained between the user's body and the back of the phone,
including the antenna, whether extended or retracted. All belt-clips,
holsters and similar accessories used by this device must not contain any metallic components. Body-worn accessories that do not
meet these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure
limits and should be avoided.
by FCC regulated trans-
with the safety standard
standards bodies.
with the FCC guidelines and
of
result.
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Note: For more information about RF exposure, please visit the
FCC website at www
.fcc.gov .
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SAR INFORMATION
SAR INFORMATION
THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for
exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted
levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are
based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit
of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.* Tests for SAR are conducted with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power
level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of
the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power
levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network.
In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna,
the lower the power output.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be
tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit
established by the government-adopted requirement for safe
exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g.,
at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each
model. The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested
for use at the ear is 1.15 W/kg and when worn on the body,
as described in this user guide, is 0.633 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available
accessories and FCC requirements). While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various
positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this
phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance
with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information
model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the
Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID PP4TX-50C.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be
found on the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
(CTIA) web-site at http://phonefacts.net.
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones
used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged
of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial
safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for
any variations in measurements.
over one gram
model
on this
margin of
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological
Health
Consumer Update on Mobile Phones
1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health
problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no
proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. W ireless
phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels
of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can
produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF
that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse
health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not
found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that
some biological effects may occur , but such findings have not been
confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other
researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in
determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
2. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless
phones?
Under the law, FDAdoes not review the safety of radiation-emitting
consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be
sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the
agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown
to emit radiofrequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to
the user. In such a case, FDAcould require the manufacturers of
wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair,
replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory
actions, FDAhas urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following:
• Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF
of the type emitted by wireless phones;
• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF expo
sure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and
• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best
possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use
on human health.
FDAbelongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to
ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Federal Communications Commission
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency
working group activities, as well.
FDAshares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are
sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines
that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher
power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures
that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of
times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base
stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed
in this document.
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term “wireless phone” refers here to hand-held wireless
phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS”
phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to
measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
sures are limited by Federal Communications
These RF expo-
Commission safety
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guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other
federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at
greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically
lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with
increasing distance from the source. The so-called “cordless
phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring
in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.
4. What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and
many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
Animal experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency
energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have
yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other
laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that
low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed
increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to
be pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure.
Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per
day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which
people use wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what
the results of such studies mean for human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published since
December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary
brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of
the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the
studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects
from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies
can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years.
5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure
from wireless phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies
people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the
data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be
completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals
would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting
effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is
directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or more years’ follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health
effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the
time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors
develop - if they do - may be many, many years. The interpretation
of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring
actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which
the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
6. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible
health effects of wireless phone RF?
FDAis working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with
groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions
about the effects of exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health
Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project
since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has
been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that
has driven the establishment of new research programs around
the world. The Project has also helped develop a series of public
information documents on EMF issues.
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
(CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety.
FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts
in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators.
of
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The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies
of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad
assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.
7. How can I find out how much radiofrequency energy
exposure I can get by using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures. FCC established these guidelines
in consultation with FDA and the other federal health and safety
agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless telephones
is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram
(1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards
developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurement. The exposure limit takes into consideration the
body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy
from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have
effects.
Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure
level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the
FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your
phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.
8. What has FDA done to measure the radiofrequency
energy coming from wireless phones ?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is
oping a technical standard for measuring the radiofrequency
devel-
energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless cell
phones with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and
engineers. The standard, “Recommended Practice for
Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in
the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices:
Experimental Techniques,” sets forth the first consistent test
methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited
in
the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissuesimulating model of the human head. Standardized
methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency
SAR test
of
measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone.
SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is
used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety
guidelines.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to
radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products—and at this point we do not
know that there is—it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radiofrequency energy
(RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person
receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless
phone will reduce RF exposure.
• If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone
every day, you could place more distance between your body and
the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and
carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless
phone connected to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones
are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from
these products, you can use measures like those described above
to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
10. What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take
steps to lower exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using
wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and
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increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will
reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children be discouraged from
using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the
Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommen-
United
in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that
dation
using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children
strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence
was
that any
health hazard exists.
11. What about wireless phone interference with medical
equipment?
Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact
with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference
(EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from
wireless
sponsored
instrumentation
ical device
in late 2000.
telephones. This test method is now part of a standard
by the Association for the Advancement of Medical
(AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, med-
manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed
This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless
phone EMI.
FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wire less phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored
by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This
standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for
hearing aids and wireless phones so that that no interference
occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by
the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible
interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference
be found to occur, FDAwill conduct testing to assess the interference
and work to resolve the problem.
12. Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, please refer to the following resources:
- FDA web page on wireless phones:
(http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html)
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety
Program: (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection:
(http://www.icnirp.de)
- World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project:
(http://www.who.int/emf)
- National Radiological Protection Board (UK):
(http://www.nrpb.org.uk/)
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WARRANTY
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12 Months Limited Warranty
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12 MONTHS LIMITED W
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Read your Warranty carefully , with the special consideration
to paragraph seven of the Limited Warranty for your unit.
“Warranty does not apply to... or to any product or part
thereof which has suffered through alteration...
mishandling, misuse, neglect or accident”.
Many companies are making look alike accessories and
in some cases, promoting that their product is equal to
or better than the Audiovox product. Be careful. Some of
these products may not be compatible to use with your
Audiovox product and may damage the unit or cause it
to malfunction. If service is required on your unit and it is
determined that a non-Audiovox accessory has created
the problem with your unit, the Warranty will not apply. In
addition, if the unit has already suffered irreversible
damage by reason of a non-compatible accessory, the
Warranty will be voided. To protect your Warranty, use
only compatible
interfere
with the functioning of your Audiovox product.
accessories which cannot damage or
AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. (the Company)
warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Audiovox
Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone, that should this product
or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and
conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship
that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) month
period from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be
repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the
Company’s option, without charge for parts or labor directly
related to the defect(s).
The antenna, keypad, display, rechargeable battery and battery
charger, if included, are similarly warranted for twelve (12)
months from date of purchase.
This Warranty extends only to consumers who purchase the
product in the United States or Canada and it is not assignable
or transferable.
This Warranty does not apply to:
(a) Product subjected to abnormal use or conditions, accident,
improper installation or repair or improper storage;
(b) Product whose mechanical serial number or electronic serial
number has been removed, altered or defaced.
AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
555 Wireless Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788, 800-229-1235
16808 Marquardt Avenue, Cerritos, California 90703, 562-802-5100
AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CANADA CO.
5155 Spectrum Way, Unit #5, Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 5A1, 800-465-9672
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(c) Damage from exposure to moisture, humidity, excessive
temperatures or extreme environmental conditions;
(d) Damage resulting from connection to, or use of any accessory
or other product not approved or authorized by the
Company;
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(e) Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural
items such as framing and non-operative parts;
(f) Product damaged from external causes such as fire, flooding,
dirt, sand, weather conditions, battery leakage, blown fuse,
theft or improper usage of any electrical source.
The Company disclaims liability for removal or reinstallation of
the product, for geographic coverage, for inadequate signal
reception by the antenna or for communications range or
operation of the Cellular System as a whole.
To obtain repairs or replacement within the terms of this
Warranty, the product should be delivered with proof of
Warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), the consumer’s
return address, daytime phone number and/or fax number and
complete description of the problem, transportation prepaid, to
the Company at the address shown below or to the place or
purchase for repair or replacement processing. In addition, for
reference to an authorized Warranty station in your area, you
can telephone in the United States (800) 229-1235, and in
Canada (800) 465-9672 (in Ontario call 905-712-9299).
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS
WARRANTYIS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE
COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE
PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION
FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY MUST BE BROUGHT
WITHIN APERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL
PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE
LIABLE FOR ANYSPECIAL CONSEQUENTIALOR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. THE
COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE DELAY IN
RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTYOR LOSS
OF USE DURING THE TIME THE PRODUCT IS BEING
REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
No person or representative is authorized to assume for the
Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection
with the sale of this product.
Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damage, so the above limitation or exclusions
may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state or province to province.
IN U.S.A.: Audiovox Communications Corp.
555 Wireless Blvd.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(800) 229-1235