Bretford CDM-8500 User Manual

AUDIOVOX

CDM-8500

Tri Mode Digital CDMA2000 1XRTT

Handheld Portable Telephone

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 tri mode clamshell style handset with dual LCD displays.

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

user-friendly features. Voice activated

dialing and 2-way

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

Set your backlight to match your mood with seven different LCD colors – red, yellow, deep green, green, blue, purple and white. The keypad is always backlit blue.

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

Preface

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Others..................................................................64

UP Proxy IP.........................................................68

VR Mode ................................................................69

Name ...................................................................69

Dial.......................................................................70

Redial...................................................................70

Voice Memo.........................................................71

Phonebook...........................................................71

Cancel..................................................................72

VS Menu.................................................................73

Voice Memo.........................................................73

Call Answer..........................................................74

Voice Command ..................................................75

Voice Dial.............................................................79

Voice Alert............................................................81

Voice Setting........................................................82

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

T9TMPredictive Text Mode [T9ABC].....................34

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recalling by Location Number ............................43

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Restart Up.Browser ...........................................121

Encryption..........................................................121

CHAPTER 10 DATA SERVICE ...............................123

Data SVC..............................................................124

Connection.........................................................124

Data Speed........................................................125

Service Option ...................................................125

Location ...............................................................126

Setting................................................................126

CHAPTER 11 SAFETY INFORMATION .................127

Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones

..128

Safety Information for FCC RF Exposure.........135

SAR Information..................................................136

FDA Consumer Update ......................................138

CHAPTER 12 WARRANTY...................................147

Protect Your Warranty ........................................148

12 Month Limited Warranty ...............................149

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CHAPTER 7 VOICE MAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES.99

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Web Alerts ...........................................................108

Web Alerts .........................................................108

Filed......................................................................109

Erase All...............................................................110

Settings................................................................111

Settings Menu ....................................................111

CHAPTER 8 MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL...115

Emergency Calling..............................................116

E911 Calling.......................................................116

CHAPTER 9 INTERNET BROWSER .....................117

Start Internet Browser........................................118

Wireless Internet................................................118

Browser Menu.....................................................119

Reload................................................................119

Home .................................................................119

Bookmarks .........................................................119

Mark Site............................................................119

About Openwave.com .......................................120

Advanced...........................................................120

Show URL .........................................................120

Homepage .........................................................120

Set WAP PROXY...............................................120

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

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

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

Chapter 1

BEFORE USING

YOUR PHONE

Chapter 1 - Page 7Page 6

HANDSET DESCRIPTION

Volume

Button

Adjusts the earpiece and ringer volume.

Earpiece

Function Keys

Keypad

Microphone

This phone is a tri mode CDMA200 1XRTT digital phone with data and web browsing capabilities. The CDM-8500 weighs 3.2 oz. and the dimensions are 3.3” x 1.6” x 9”.

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PPACKAGE CONTENTS

ACKAGE CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing the CDM-8500 wireless handset. The phone’s gift box contains the following items:

NOTE: Immediately report any product defects or

missing items to the place of purchase.

User Manual

Desktop Charger

Hand strap

Handset

Standard Battery

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Belt Clip

Antenna

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

LCD Display

DISPLA

Y INDICA

TORS

Signal Strength

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

Roaming

Phone is outside of its home area.

Service Indicator

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

Message

Text or voice mail message is waiting.

Digital Mode

Phone is operating in digital mode.

Battery

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

Mute

Phone is mute during a call.

Web Alert

Indicates a web alert message is waiting.

Phone is in the 1x service area.

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FUNCTION KEYS

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

SEND KEY: Press to make or receive a call.

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

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

WEB KEY: Press to access the web.

CLEAR KEY: Press to clear characters or enable the speakerphone mode.

LOCK KEY: Press and hold to enter the Lock mode.

ETIQUETTE MODE KEY: This mode disables the keypad tone and enables vibrating alert.

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USING THE BA

TTER

TTERYY

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DISPLA

Y INDICA

TORS

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

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

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

REMOVING THE BATTERY

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

to separate.

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

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

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Silent

Mutes key tone during a call.

Emergency call

Blinks when an emergency call is in progress.

Answering machine memo

New voice memos.

Answering machine

Phone is answering machine mode.

Etiquette

Phone is in etiquette mode.

Schedule

Event or an alarm is set.

Ring Mode

Ringer is set to ring mode.

GPS Icon

911 Only

Location On

CHARGING THE BA

TTER

TTERYY

NOTE: Charging time applies only when your phone is

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

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

standby time may decrease over time.

BATTERY TALK & STANDBY TIMES

Battery Type

BTR-

(900mAh)

minutes

BTE-

(900mAh)

minutes

Charging Time

Status

Type

PCS CDMA AMPS

157 150

103

113 103

Talk (min)

Standby (hrs)

BATTERY CHARGING TIME

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CHARGING THE BA

TTER

TTERYY

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

the handset off.

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

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

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

Battery operating time gradually decreases over time.

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

need to replace the battery.

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POWER CONNECTION

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

NOTE: 1.

The battery is not charged at the time of

purchase.

2. Fully charge the battery before use.

● Red indicates charging is in progress.

● Green indicates charging is complete.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

The battery can only be charged when attached to the phone. The LED will indicate charging status.

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

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

Chapter 2

BASIC OPERATION

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Use only manufacturer approved batteries.

Never use a damaged or worn out battery.

Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

Never expose the battery terminals to any other metal object. This can short circuit the battery.

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

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

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

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

Never dispose of a battery in a fire!

Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

Recycle!

TTER

Y INFORMA

TION

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USING THE MENU

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

2. Use the navigation key to view menu selections.

3. To go back to previous screen, press .

4. To exit the menu, press .

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

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USING THE PHONE

TURNING THE PHONE ON

1. Press .

NOTE: 1.

If “LOW BATTERY WARNING POWER OFF”

appears

and the power goes off, there is

possibility of damaging your phone’s

memory.

Immediately

change or

charge the

battery .

If the battery is removed while the phone is

on,

information about the last call may be

erased.

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

phone number.

● If “PASSWORD” appears, the phone is locked. To unlock, enter your 4-digit password.

● can be used for scrolling through the menu.

TURNING THE PHONE OFF

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

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SETTING

MENU SUMMAR

MENU SUMMARYY

TOOLS

LOCATION

1 : Sounds

2 : Display

3 : Security

4 : Others

5 : UP Proxy IP

1 : Calculator 2 : World Clock 3 : Stopwatch

1 : Connection 2 : Data Speed 3 : Service Option

1 : Setting

DATA SVC.

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

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MENU SUMMAR

MENU SUMMARYY

CALL HISTORY

PHONE BOOK

SCHEDULE

ROAMING

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

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

1 : View Calendar 2 : View Event List

1 : Auto NAM 2 : Change NAM

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

1 : Find

2 : Edit Phonebook

3 : Edit Group

4 : Speed Dial 5 : My Profile

1 : Event

2 : Alarm

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

4 : PRL ID

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

MAKING A CALL

1. Enter the phone number.

2. To place a call, press .

3. To end a call,

press .

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MENU SUMMAR

MENU SUMMARYY

VOICE SVC

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

1: Voice Memo 2: Call Answer

3: Voice Command

4: Voice Dial

5: Voice Alert

6: Voice Setting

● Retry by pressing .

● To erase the last entered number, press .

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

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

● If the line is busy, press .

● Selecting Auto Retry will automatically redial the number

for the time you have selected. (Refer to page 65)

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

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

SPEAKER PHONE

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

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

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ANSWERING CALLS

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

2. To end the call, press .

NOTE: Calls can be automatically answered by activating

the AUTO ANSWER function. (Refer to page 66)

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

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

CALLER ID

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

BASIC FUNCTIONS

STANDBY MENU

PAUSE INPUT: 1 : HARD PAUSE 2 : TIMED PAUSE

PAUSE FEATURE

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

after a phone number,

then enter another group of numbers

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

1. Enter the phone number, then press .

2. Select desired pause. A “P” will appear after the

number

to represent the pause.

3. To dial, press . To store, press .

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

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

STO FIND PSE

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

You can adjust the volume in two ways: by using the volume control keys on the side of the handset, or by using the menu.

Pressing volume control keys:

●

During a call adjusts earpiece volume.

●

In Standby Status adjusts ringer volume.

●

When the phone rings adjusts ringer volume.

See page 54 for more detailed instructions.

LOCK

Locks 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, input the password.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

CALL WAITING

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

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

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

NOTE:

Call Waiting is a system dependent feature. Please

contact your service provider for details.

ANSWERING MACHINE DISPLAY

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

To play the recorded voice memos, press .

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

phone number.

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

FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL

SEND MY PHONE#

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

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

MUTE

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

1. Press “MUTE”.

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SILENT

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

1. To activate, press “SILENT”.

2. To deactivate, press .

BASIC FUNCTIONS

VIBRATE

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

1. Press .

2. Select SOUNDS, then press .

3. Select VIBRATE.

ETIQUETTE MODE

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

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

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

Chapter 3

MEMORY

FUNCTION

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FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL

MY PROFILE

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

1. Press “MY PROFILE”.

VOICE PRIVACY

Enhances voice privacy during a call.

1. Press “VOICE PRIVACY”.

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

navigation key.

LOCATION

Enables the bell mobility network to locate your current location through Global Positioning System (GPS). Refer to page 126 for more details.

1. Press “LOCATION”.

TEXT INPUT METHODS

Key Pad

2ABC

3DEF

4GHI

9WXYZ

1 Repetition

2 Repetitions

3 Repetitions

4 Repetitions

5 Repetitions

’

...

ENTERING CHARACTERS

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

Alpha mode : Enters words by repeatedly tapping the

corresponding key until the desired character is displayed.

T9TMmode : Tap each corresponding key only once and the phone

predicts the word you are entering.

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

●

Automatically moves the cursor to the next

space 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,

press .

Alpha Mode [ABC]

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

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2. To select add new entry and press .

3. To select phone type and press .

4. Press then enter the person’s name and

press .

5. To confirm it, press .

STORING PHONE NUMBERS

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

1. Enter the phone number, including area code and

press .

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● The next available empty memory location number appears. If there are no empty locations, “MEMORY IS FULL!” is displayed with a warning sound.

● If you wish to save the phone number into a specific memory location, enter that number when the location number is highlighted.

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

●

To write John with the English dictionary selected:

1. Press 5 once - (for - k)

2. Press 6 once - (for - km)

3. Press 4 once - (for - log)

4. Press 6 once - (for - john)

2. Press until the correct word is displayed.

3. To select the correct word, press .

TEXT INPUT METHODS

NOTE:

The display shows for each key

pressed.

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TEXT INPUT METHODS

Mode

[0]

[#]

Space

Clear

Left, Right

Switch

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

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

Press once to accept a word and add a space.

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

To move cursor.

To switch between lowercase and uppercase letters

KEY FUNCTION

T9TMPredictive Text Mode [T9TMABC]

To choose T9TMmode, press then choose [T9TMABC]. This mode predicts the words you are entering using a built-in dictionary. With T9TMpredictive text input, you press each key only once for each letter. The chart below outlines how to use T9TMtext input.

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SPEED DIALING

ONE-TOUCH/TWO-TOUCH DIALING

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

ONE-TOUCH DIALING:

1-9 : Press the corresponding memory number and hold

for more than 1 second.

TWO-TOUCH DIALING:

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

memory number short and long respectively.

●

If no phone number is stored in the location

entered, “Empty Location” will appear on the screen.

●

If a phone number is stored in secret, the number is not displayed when making the call.

NOTE:

One-touch dialing must be turned on in the handset. See page 46.

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Numeric Mode [123]

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

TEXT INPUT METHODS

Symbol Mode [SYM]

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

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INCOMING CALLS

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

The most recent call will be listed first.

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

●

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

3. To dial the number, press .

CALL LOGS

OUTGOING CALLS

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

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

●

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

3. To dial the number, press .

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CALL LOGS

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

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CALL LOGS

MISSED CALLS

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

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

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

●

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

3. To dial the number, press .

CALL TIMES

LAST CALL

To display the total time of your last call:

1. Press .

ALL CALLS

To display the total time of all your calls:

1. Press .

HOME CALLS

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

1. Press .

ROAM CALLS

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

1. Press .

ACCUMULATE CALLS

To display talk time of accumulated calls:

1. Press .

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USING YOUR PHONEBOOK

EDITING YOUR PHONEBOOK

After locating a phone number it can be edited or erased.

RECALLING BY LOCATION 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 memory location number.

3. To dial the number, press .

ADD NEW ENTRY

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

2. Use the navigation key to move to a phonebook

field entry and enter the required information.

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

press .

RECALLING BY GROUP

1. Press .

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

3. To retrieve the phonebook by the group, press .

4. All the entries under the group will appear.

You can either delete or view an entry by pressing

or respectively when it is selected.

5. To call the selected number, press .

RECALLING BY NAME

1. Press .

2. Enter a name or its character string then press

to sort the phonebook and display names in an alphabetical order regardless of letter case. (Please refer to page 33 about the usage of Alpha Editor)

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

by pressing or respectively.

4. To call the selected number, press .

USING YOUR PHONEBOOK

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USING YOUR PHONEBOOK

CHANGE GROUP BELL

1. To change a group bell, press .

2. Select the group whose bell is to be changed.

Use the navigation key to select one of the bell options.

4. To save it, press .

CHANGE GROUP COLOR

1. To change a group color, press .

2. Select the group whose color is to be changed.

Use the navigation key to select one of the group colors.

4. To save it, press .

CHANGE GROUP NAME

1. To change a group name, press .

Use the navigation key to select an existing group name.

3. Input a new name.

4. To save it, press .

5. To confirm it, press .

EDIT GROUP

Adds, changes and deletes a group.

USING YOUR PHONEBOOK

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 .

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.

3. Select an entry under the group. To view or edit the

entry press . To delete the entry, press .

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Frequently Asked Questions

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