Ericsson T18dsi, T18di User Manual

User’s Guide
Mobile Phone

T18di
T18dsi

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también puede llamar al 1-800-374-2776.

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Register your new phone, purchase Ericsson original accessories,

and see the latest in products by visiting us at http://www.ericsson.com/phones

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This manual is published by Ericsson Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual due to typographical errors, inaccuracies of
current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Inc. at any time and without notice. Such changes will,

however, be incorporated in to new editions of this manuals.

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All rights reserved

©Ericsson Inc., 1999

Publication number: AE/LZT 123 6347 R1

Printed in USA

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Table of Contents

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use . . . . . 2

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Product Care and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

FDA Consumer Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Attaching Your Standard or Swivel Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Connecting and Removing Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Charging Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Selecting Your Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Learning About Your Mobile Phone. . . . . . 16

Highlights of Your Mobile Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

The Parts of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Phone Display Icons and Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Basic Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Summary of Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Setting the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the Ring Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the Ring Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Caller Number Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Low Battery Power Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Security Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Opening Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Opening Submenus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Changing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Exiting the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Quick Menu Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Menu Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Accessing Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Phone Lists Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Messages Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Call Manager Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Sounds Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Profiles Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Using the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Storing a Phone Number and Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Recalling a Phone Number or Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Editing a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Erasing a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Phone Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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Message Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Text Message Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Text Message Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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Data, Fax, and Internet Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Differences Between Data, Fax, and Internet Calls . . . . . .56

Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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Achieving Best Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Installing Your Modem Driver From Your

Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Manual Installation of Your Modem Driver or Voice

Call Dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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Problems You Can Solve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Displayed Messages and Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Problems and Possible Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Document Conventions

• Menu names are shown in the following typeface: MENUS.

• Submenu names are shown in the following typeface:

Submenu Names.

• Keys names are shown in the following typeface: CLR.

• Text that is seen in the phone’s display is shown in the following

typeface: displays.

The quick access shortcuts to your phone menu
and settings are identified using the hourglass sym­bol.

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• When this guide instructs you to press a key, press and release

the key.

• When this guide instructs you to press and hold a key, press and

hold the key for one to two seconds.

• Press the down arrow when you see this symbol (

• Press the up arrow when you see this symbol (

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• Your phone is at the Standby screen when it is powered On and

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a call is not in progress.

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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use

Since its introduction in the mid 1980s the mobile phone has been
one of the most exciting and innovative products ever developed.
Your phone can help you to stay in touch with your office, your
home, emergency services and others.

Safety

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals

Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio
transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends
out radio frequency (RF) signals.

In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld
wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety
standards previously set by both US and international standards
bodies:

• ANSI C95.1 (1992)*

• NCRP Report 86 (1986)*

• ICNIRP (1996)*

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120

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scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government

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health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research

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to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).

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Antenna Care

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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
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection.

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Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could

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damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.

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NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other
telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: For your phone to operate
most efficiently:

• Extend your antenna fully (where applicable).

• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in

use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause
the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise
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Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in
the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your
phone while driving, please:

• Give full attention to driving – driving safely is your first

responsibility.

• Use handsfree operation, if available.

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if

driving conditions so require.

In addition, Ericsson suggests the following safe driving tips if you
are using your phone while driving:

• Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed

dial and redial.

• Position your wireless phone within easy

reach.

• Suspend conversations during hazardous

driving conditions or situations.

• Do not take notes or look up phone

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numbers while driving.

• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if

possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling
into traffic.

• Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may

be distracting.

• Use your wireless phone to call for help.

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• Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies.

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• Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-emergency

assistance number when necessary.

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Electronic Devices

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Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against
RF signals from your wireless phone.

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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.

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Persons with pacemakers:

• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from

their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON.

• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.

• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the

potential for interference.

• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking

place, turn your phone OFF immediately.

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 customer service line to discuss
alternatives).

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Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded
from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information.

Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations
posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care
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.

Posted Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.

Aircraft

FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch
OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.

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Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF
when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way
radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.

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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 gasoline
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 engine.

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag

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An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects,
including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area
over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless
equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious
bodily injury could result.

Product Care and Operation

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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4 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use

Ericsson suggests you read and observe the following for safe care
and operation of your phone:

• Do not allow children to play with your phone. They could

hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the
phone. Your phone may contain small parts that could be
detached and create a choking hazard.

• Do not expose your mobile phone to moisture or extreme

temperatures.

• Only Ericsson original accessories are recommended. Failure to

use them may result in loss of performance or product damage,
and will void the warranty.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the product. Doing so will void

warranty. This product does not contain consumer serviceable
components. Service should only be performed by Authorized
Service Centers.

• Do not allow objects to fall on, or liquids to spill on products.

• Connect AC (power supply) only to designated power sources as

marked on the product.

• To reduce risk of damage, remove the electrical cord from the

outlet by pulling the AC adapter at the outlet rather than the
cord.

• Make sure the electric cord is located so that it will not be

stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.

• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the unit from the power

source before attempting any cleaning. Once unplugged, use a

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soft cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning.

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• DANGER – Never alter the AC cord or plug. If the plug will

not fit into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in risk of
electric shock.

• Don’t twist the antenna. Excess twisting will damage the

antenna.

Battery Information

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Recycling Your Battery

Your phone manufacturer is a member of the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit service organization
designed to assist in the recycling of rechargeable batteries. Many
areas require the recycling of rechargeable batteries. In the U.S., call
1-800-822-8837 to find out how to recycle your battery. Outside the
U.S., contact your local retailer for recycling instructions.

Battery Use and Care

A rechargeable battery has a long service life if treated properly.
A new battery, or one that has not been used for a long period of
time, should be conditioned before using your phone. Avoid
recharging a fully-charged or almost fully-charged battery. If your
phone shuts off due to low battery power, you should charge the
battery within 24 hours for the battery to reach full capacity.

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• Do not leave your battery where it may be subjected to

extremely hot or cold temperatures. This could reduce the
battery’s capacity.

• Do not let the metal contacts on the battery touch another

metal object such as keys in your pocket. This could short­circuit and damage the battery.

• Do not attempt to take a battery apart.

• Do not expose a battery to open flame. This could cause the

battery to explode.

• Turn your phone OFF before removing the battery.

• Use only the AC/DC adapter supplied with your battery

charger. Using a different adapter could be dangerous and will
void your phone warranty.

• Never charge a battery when the ambient room temperature is

below 50°F (10°C) or above 105°F (40°C).

• Do not allow the battery to be placed into the mouth. Battery

electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed.

FDA Consumer Update

The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been receiving
inquiries about the safety of mobile phones, including cellular
phones and PCS phones.

The following summarizes what is known – and what remains
unknown – about whether these products can pose a hazard to
health, and what can be done to minimize any potential risk. This

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Why the concern?

Mobile phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy
(i.e., radiofrequency radiation) in the microwave range while being
used. They also emit very low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF),
considered non-significant, when in the stand-by mode. It is well
known that high levels of RF can produce biological damage
through heating effects (this is how your microwave oven is able to
cook food). However, it is not known whether, to what extent, or
through what mechanism, lower levels of RF might cause adverse
health effects as well. Although some research has been done to
address these questions, no clear picture of the biological effects of
this type of radiation has emerged to date. Thus, the available science
does not allow us to conclude that mobile phones are absolutely safe,
or that they are unsafe. However, the available scientific evidence
does not demonstrate any adverse health effects associated with the

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Questions have been raised about hand-held mobile phones, the
kind that have a built-in antenna that is positioned close to the user’s
head during normal telephone conversation. These types of mobile
phones are of concern because of the short distance between the
phone’s antenna – the primary source of the RF
– and the person’s head. The exposure to RF from mobile phones in
which the antenna is located at greater distances from the user
(on the outside of a car, for example) is drastically lower than that
from hand-held phones, because a person’s RF exposure decreases
rapidly with distance from the source. The safety of so-called
“cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to the
telephone wiring in a house and which operate at far lower power
levels and frequencies, has not been questioned.

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How much evidence is there that hand-held mobile
phones might be harmful?

Briefly, there is not enough evidence to know for sure, either way;
however, research efforts are on-going. The existing scientific
evidence is conflicting and many of the studies that have been done
to date have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal
experiments investigating the effects of RF exposures characteristic
of mobile phones have yielded conflicting results.
A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF
could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. In
one study, mice genetically altered to be predisposed to developing
one type of cancer developed more than twice as many such cancers
when they were exposed to RF energy compared to controls. There is
much uncertainty among scientists about whether results obtained
from animal studies apply to the use of mobile phones. First, it is
uncertain how to apply the results obtained in rats and mice to
humans. Second, many of the studies that showed increased tumor
development used animals that had already been treated with cancer­causing chemicals, and other studies exposed the animals to the RF
virtually continuously
– up to 22 hours per day.

For the past five years in the United States, the mobile phone
industry has supported research into the safety of mobile phones.
This research has resulted in two findings in particular that merit
additional study:

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1 In a hospital-based, case-control study, researchers looked for an

association between mobile phone use and either glioma
(a type of brain cancer) or acoustic neuroma (a benign tumor of

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between mobile phone use and acoustic neuroma. There was also
no association between mobile phone use and gliomas when all

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types of types of gliomas were considered together.
It should be noted that the average length of mobile phone
exposure in this study was less than three years.

When 20 types of glioma were considered separately, however, an
association was found between mobile phone use and one rare
type of glioma, neuroepithelliomatous tumors. It is possible with
multiple comparisons of the same sample that this association
occurred by chance. Moreover, the risk did not increase with how
often the mobile phone was used, or the length of the calls. In fact,
the risk actually decreased with cumulative hours of mobile phone
use. Most cancer causing agents increase risk with increased

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2 Researchers conducted a large battery of laboratory tests to assess

the effects of exposure to mobile phone RF on genetic material.
These included tests for several kinds of abnormalities, including
mutations, chromosomal aberrations, DNA strand breaks, and
structural changes in the genetic material of blood cells called
lymphocytes. None of the tests showed any effect of the RF except
for the micronucleus assay, which detects structural effects on the
genetic material. The cells in this assay showed changes after
exposure to simulated cell phone radiation, but only after 24
hours of exposure. It is possible that exposing the test cells to
radiation for this long resulted in heating. Since this assay is
known to be sensitive to heating, heat alone could have caused the
abnormalities to occur. The data already in the literature on the
response of the micronucleus assay to RF are conflicting. Thus,
follow-up research is necessary.

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FDA is currently working with government, industry, and
academic groups to ensure the proper follow-up to these industry­funded research findings. Collaboration with the Cellular
Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) in particular is
expected to lead to FDA providing research recommendations and
scientific oversight of new CTIA-funded research based on such
recommendations.

Two other studies of interest have been reported recently in the
literature:

1 Two groups of 18 people were exposed to simulated mobile phone

signals under laboratory conditions while they performed cognitive
function tests. There were no changes in the subjects’ ability to
recall words, numbers, or pictures, or in their spatial memory, but
they were able to make choices more quickly in one visual test
when they were exposed to simulated mobile phone signals. This
was the only change noted among more than 20 variables
compared.

2 In a study of 209 brain tumor cases and 425 matched controls,

there was no increased risk of brain tumors associated with mobile
phone use. When tumors did exist in certain locations, however,
they were more likely to be on the side of the head where the
mobile phone was used. Because this occurred in only a small
number of cases, the increased likelihood was too small to be
statistically significant.

In summary, we do not have enough information at this point to
assure the public that there are, or are not, any low incident health
problems associated with use of mobile phones. FDA continues to
work with all parties, including other federal agencies and industry,
to assure that research is undertaken to provide the necessary answers
to the outstanding questions about the safety of mobile phones.

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What is known about cases of human cancer that have
been reported in users of hand-held mobile phones?

Some people who have used mobile phones have been diagnosed
with brain cancer. But it is important to understand that this type of
cancer also occurs among people who have not used mobile phones.
In fact, brain cancer occurs in the U.S. population at
a rate of about 6 new cases per 100,000 people each year. At that
rate, assuming 80 million users of mobile phones (a number
increasing at a rate of about 1 million per month), about 4800 cases
of brain cancer would be expected each year among those
80 million people, whether or not they used their phones. Thus it is
not possible to tell whether any individual’s cancer arose because of
the phone, or whether it would have happened anyway. A key
question is whether the risk of getting a particular form of cancer is

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the population. One way to answer that question is to compare the

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of mobile phones among appropriately matched people without brain
cancer. This is called a case-control study.

The current case-control study of brain cancers by the National
Can cer Institute, as well as the fo llow-up research to be sponsored by
industry, will begin to generate this type of information.

What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of mobile
phones?

Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting
consumer products such as mobile phones before marketing, as it
does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has
authority to take action if mobile phones are shown to emit radiation
at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could
require the manufacturers of mobile phones to notify users of the

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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 at this time, FDA has urged the mobile phone industry to
take a number of steps to assure public safety. The agency has
recommended that the industry:

• support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of

the type emitted by mobile phones;

• design mobile phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to

the user that is not necessary for device function; and

• cooperate in providing mobile phone users with the best

possible information on what is known about possible effects of
mobile phone use on human health.

At the same time, FDA belongs to an interagency working group of
the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of
mobile phone safety to ensure a coordinated effort at the federal
level. These agencies are:

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Federal Communications Commission

• Occupational Health and Safety Administration

• National Telecommunications and Information Administration

The National Institutes of Health also participates in this group.

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possible risk, what can concerned individuals do?

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 people are

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they can take to do so. For example, time is a key factor in how
much exposure a person receives. Those persons who spend long
periods of time on their hand-held mobile phones could consider
holding lengthy conversations on conventional phones and reserving
the hand-held models for shorter conversations or for situations
when other types of phones are not available.

People who must conduct extended conversations in their cars every
day could switch to a type of mobile phone that places more distance

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level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, they could
switch to:

Again, the scientific data do not
harmful. But if people are concerned about the radiofrequency
energy from these products, taking the simple precautions outlined
above can reduce any possible risk.

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• a mobile phone in which the antenna is located outside the

vehicle,

• a hand-held phone with a built-in antenna connected to

a different antenna mounted on the outside of the car or built
into a separate package, or

• a headset with a remote antenna to a mobile phone carried at

the waist.

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Where can I find additional information?

For additional information, see the following websites:

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety

Program (select “Information on Human Exposure to RF Fields
from Cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters”)
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety

• World Health Organization (WHO) International

Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(select Qs & As)
http://www.who.int/emf

• United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board

http://www.nrpb.org.uk

• Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA)

http://www.wow-com.com

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices

and Radiological Health
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/

Footnotes

1 Muscat et al. Epidemiological Study of Cellular Telephone Use

and Malignant Brain Tumors. In: State of the Science
Symposium;1999 June 20; Long Beach, California.

2 Tice et al. Tests of mobile phone signals for activity in genotoxicity

and other laboratory assays. In: Annual Meeting of the
Environmental Mutagen Society; March 29, 1999, Washington,
D.C.; and personal communication, unpublished results.

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E, and Varey, A. Effect of a 915-MHz simulated mobile phone
signal on cognitive function in man. Int. J. Radiat. Biol., April 8,

1999.

4 Hardell, L, Nasman, A, Pahlson, A, Hallquist, A and Mild, KH.

Use of cellular telephones and the risk for brain tumors:
a case-control study. Int. J. Oncol., 15: 113-116, 1999.

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Getting Started

Complete the following procedures to set up your mobile phone for
the first time:

• Review the document conventions used in this guide by

referring to the “Document Conventions” chapter.

• Attach the belt clip to the phone by referring to the Attaching

the Belt Clip to Your Phone section in this chapter.

• Fully charge and condition your battery by referring to the

Charging Your Battery section in this chapter.

• Turn your phone On by referring to the “Basic Operations”

chapter.

Attaching Your Standard or Swivel Belt Clip

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Your Ericsson mobile phone is equipped with either a standard or
swivel belt clip:

Standard Belt Clip

1 Remove the belt clip from the plastic bag.

2 Remove the flexible rubber plug from the top of the clip.

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clip and through the metal support guide, insert the screw into the
opening on the back of the phone.

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the screw clockwise until it is secure as
shown in the following illustration. Do not
over tighten the screw.

5 Inserting the two smaller prongs first,

replace the flexible rubber plug at the top of
the clip.

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1 Align the screw-in tab between the two

guides on the back of the phone, with the
thicker end on top.

2 Using a screwdriver, attach the tab to the

phone.

3 Place the swivel belt clip on your belt or

waistband.

4 Slide your phone, with tab, into the

swivel belt clip. To remove, press the release mechanism on the top
of the clip and slide the phone up and out of the clip.

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Connecting and Removing Your Battery

1 Place the battery over the back of the phone.

The label on the battery should face down.

2 Insert the top portion of the battery into the

phone. The tab on the bottom of the battery
should be pointing toward the bottom of
the phone.

3 Press down until you hear a click.

4 Remove the battery by pushing in on the tab

of the battery with your thumb.

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Charging Your Battery

To charge your battery, complete the appropriate charging procedure
described in this section.

Note! Fully charge the battery before you use your phone.

The label on your phone box identifies the charger and battery
included in the package.

Never attach the charger to a phone that does not have a battery

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now fast (rapid) charging the battery.

Note! You cannot make or receive calls when your phone is in charge-

only mode.

Slow (Trickle) Charging a Deeply Discharged Battery

The battery may become deeply discharged (for example, when the
battery is stored for a long period). As a result, the phone may not
activate charge-only mode when the charger is connected.

1 Attach the charger to the phone for several hours to slowly

(trickle) charge the battery.

2 After trickle charging the battery for several hours the phone

should activate the charge-only mode automatically.

3 Continue charging the phone until the battery is fully charged.

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Note! If the phone is powered On, the battery icon is replaced by the

icon once the battery is fully charged.

Note! If the phone is in charge-only mode, Charging Complete

appears in the display when the battery is fully charged.

Selecting Your Charger

Your phone is packaged with one of the following battery chargers:

• Rapid charger

• Travel charger

• Desktop charger

Rapid Charger

The rapid charger supplies power to charge
your battery while the battery is attached to
your phone. If your phone is On, it can receive
calls while using the rapid charger.

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To charge your battery using the rapid charger:

1 Plug the charger into a standard wall electrical

outlet.

2 Hold the phone with the display and keypad

facing up.

3 Hold the small plug on the charger cord so

the lightning bolt symbol is up.

4 Align the small plug on the charger cord with

the connector on the bottom of your phone.
The connector on the phone is above the

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Note! If the phone is powered On, the battery icon is replaced by the

Note! If the phone is in charge-only mode, Charging Complete

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5 Press the plug into the connector until the plug “snaps” into place.

upwards and pull it out.

6 Continue charging the phone until the battery is fully charged.

icon once the battery is fully charged.

appears in the display once the battery is fully charged.

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Trav el Charger

The travel charger supplies power to charge your battery while the
battery is attached to your phone. If your phone is On, it can receive
calls while using the travel charger.

To charge your battery using the travel charger:

1 Connect the appropriate

AC power cord and
phone charging cord to
the travel charger.

2 Plug the AC power cord

into a standard electrical
wall outlet.

3 Hold the phone with the display and keypad facing up.

4 Hold the small plug on the charger cord so the lightning bolt sym-

bol is up (see diagram on previous page).

Note ! Do not twist while inserting or removing the small plug on the

charger cord!

5 Align the small plug on the charger cord with the connector on

the bottom of your phone. The connector on the phone is above
the lightning bolt symbol.

6 Press the plug into the connector until the plug “snaps” into place.

Desktop Charger

The desktop charger can charge a battery attached to your phone
(standing in the front compartment of the charger) and a separate

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Charger

To connect the charger plug to the desktop charger:

1 Using the lightning bolt symbols as your guide, align the small

plug on the power cord with the receptacle on the back of the
desktop charger (see diagram on previous page).

2 Hold the small plug with the lightning bolt symbol facing up, and

press the plug into the receptacle on the back of the desktop
charger until the plug “snaps” into place.

Note ! Do not twist while inserting or removing the small plug on the

charger cord!

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If your phone is On, you can make and receive calls while using the
desktop charger.

To charge the battery using the desktop
charger:

1 Insert your phone into the front com-

partment of the desktop charger.
The light on the right front corner of
the desktop charger comes on red when the phone is properly
seated in the desktop charger, and the phone’s display indicates
that the battery is charging.

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2 Remove your phone from the

desktop charger when the
light turns green, which indi­cates that the battery attached
to your phone is fully charged.

Charging a Separate Battery

1 Insert the battery into the rear com-

partment of the desktop charger.

2 The desktop charger’s rear indicator

light comes on red when the battery is
properly seated in the rear compart­ment.

3 Remove the battery from the desktop

charger when the rear indicator light
turns green, which indicates that the battery is fully charged.

Note! You can charge two batteries at the same time (one battery

attached to your phone and placed in the front compartment and
another battery in the rear compartment).

Conditioning Your Battery

The rear slot of the desktop charger can be used to condition a
battery by fully discharging the battery and then charging the battery
to full capacity. Conditioning helps prevent the memory effect that

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Note! Only the rear slot on the desktop charger can be used to condition

a battery.

1 Insert the battery into the rear compartment of the desktop

charger.

2 Press the light on the right rear side of the desktop charger. The

light remains a steady orange while the desktop charger discharges
the battery. It can take anywhere from two to six hours to dis­charge the battery, depending on the battery type.

Note! The light turns a steady red when the desktop charger begins

charging the battery.

3 Remove the battery from the desktop charger when the light turns

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Learning About Your Mobile Phone

Your mobile phone offers the latest in TDMA technology, operating
in digital and analog modes.

Highlights of Your Mobile Phone

Design

• Small, contoured, and light-weight

• Full graphics display

• Active flip (answers and ends calls)

• Easy-to-use keypad layout

• Side keys for ringer mute and volume control

• Menu navigation keys (

• Adjustable ring volume

• Vibrating call alert

• Missed calls indicator

• Voice mail waiting icon that displays the number of new

voice mail messages

• Lighted display

• Phone menu available in up to five languages

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• Speed dial for 99 phone numbers

• Super dial for 9 phone numbers

• 40-number incoming call log

• 40-number outgoing call log

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• Text message service with quick call-back

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• Quick access to voice mail service

• Storage for two calling card numbers

• Customizable greeting

• Auto Area Code for roaming

• Time/Date function (system dependent)

• Call restriction capability

• Call duration reminder

• Security PIN code (four digits)

• Digital voice encryption

• Nine user-definable profiles

• Call Screening

• Phone Groups for phonebook organization

• Data/Fax capability (with an accessory package)

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The Parts of Your Phone

The following is a list of the terms used in this user’s guide to
describe your Ericsson mobile phone:

1 Antenna

2 Indicator Light

3 Earpiece

4 Upper Side Key

5 Lower Side Key

6 Display

YES Key

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NO Key (press and hold to turn power On or Off)

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10 Up Arrow

11 Clear (

12 Keypad

13 Battery

14 Charger and Handsfree Connectors

15 Flip

CLR) Key

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Phone Display Icons and Display Indicators

Phone Display Icons

The following icons are used to display the status of your phone:

1 Voice Mail Waiting Icon

2 New Text Mail Icon

3 Keypad Locked Icon

4 Ringer Silent Icon

5 Active Profile Icon

6 Battery Icon

7 Digital/Analog Channel Indicator

8 Signal Strength Icon

Display Indicators

1 Voice Mail Waiting Icon indicates the number of voice mail

messages that have not been heard.

New Text Mail Icon indicates the number of text messages that

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have not been read.

Keypad Locked Icon indicates that pressing the keys on the key-

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pad has no effect. This eliminates the possibility of accidentally
pressing keys.

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Ringer Silent Icon indicates that your phone will not make any

keypad or ringing sounds. If activated, the vibrator will continue
to operate.

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Travel). Profiles are used to turn on/off certain phone settings to
suit a particular environment.

Battery Icon shows the relative strength of your battery. A full

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icon indicates a fully-charged battery. If the phone is connected to
external power and the battery is charging, the display will alter­nate between the battery icon ( ) and the external power icon
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Digital/Analog Channel Indicator shows whether the phone is

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Signal Strength Icon shows the relative signal strength from the

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The color and state of the indicator light on top of your phone
indicates the following conditions:

Slow Flashing Green: Phone is in standby mode.

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Rapid Flashing Green: Phone is receiving a call.

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Steady Green: Phone is receiving power from an external

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source, such as a travel charger.

Flashing Red: Low battery power alert.

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• Flashing Orange: Phone is in standby mode, and the vibrate

alert is set to Vibrate Only.

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Key Functions

YES

NO,
Power On,
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• Press to answer a call.

• Press to make a call after entering a phone num-

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• Press to store menu settings.

• Press (from the Standby screen) for the outgoing

call log.

• Press and hold after entering a phone number to
make a calling card call.

• Press and hold (during a call) to send displayed
numbers as tones.

• Press to bypass preset stops in stored number
sequences.

• Press to enter incoming call log if missed calls
text indicator is displayed.

• Press and hold to turn your phone On or Off.

• Press to end a call.

• Press to exit a menu without saving changes

made in the menu.

• Press during an incoming call to mute the ringer.

• Press to clear the current display text.

• Press to return to the Standby screen.

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• Press and hold from the Standby screen to enter
the quick-access menu for profile activation.

• Press to enter the main menu.

• Press to scroll up through menus and menu set-

ting selections when your phone is in menu
mode, or to scroll through stored numbers when
you are recalling numbers from your phonebook.

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• Press and hold to move the cursor to the left
while in number-edit mode (for example, in the
Outgoing/Incoming Call Logs, and in the Call­back Number screen).

• Press and hold from the Standby screen to recall
a phone number from your Phonebook.

• Press to enter the main menu.

• Press to scroll down through menus and menu

setting selections when your phone is in menu
mode, or to scroll through stored numbers when
you are recalling numbers from your phonebook.

• Press to scroll down through messages when
viewing text messages.

• Press and hold to scroll down through a message,
one screen at a time, when viewing text messages.

• Press and hold to move the cursor to the right
while in number-edit mode (for example, in the
Outgoing/Incoming Call Logs, and in the Call­back Number screen).

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ring tone when receiving a call.

• Press to increase the earpiece volume during a
call.

• Press to illuminate the back light (when the flip
is open).

• Press the lower side key to temporarily mute the
ring tone when receiving a call.

• Press to decrease the earpiece volume during a
call.

• Press to illuminate the back light (when the flip
is open).

Note! The upper and lower side keys are only par-

tially enabled when the flip on your phone
is closed. This conserves battery power by
preventing accidental key presses when your
phone is not in use.

• Open to answer calls and close to end calls (if the
answer option is set to flip/yes or flip/any key).

• If the flip is not enabled, close the flip to mute
the microphone during a call. After the micro­phone is muted, open the flip to disable the
microphone mute and continue your call.

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• Press to erase the last digit entered on the display.

• Press and hold to clear all digits or letters you

entered.

• Press and hold to delete numbers in the Phone
Lists.

• Press and hold during a call to mute the micro­phone. After the microphone is muted, press and
hold to disable the microphone mute.

• Press to delete a selected text message when you
are reading text messages.

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• Press and hold keys 1-9 for Super Dial.

• Press keys 1-9 for text-entry into the Phone Lists

or to customize the greeting.

• Press * to toggle between uppercase and lower-
case letters while entering text.

• Press # to enter symbols while entering text.

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Display Messages

The following are common display messages on your mobile phone:

Your phone is receiving a call.

Your phone is dialing the number shown in the
display.

You have an active call.

The battery is reaching its lowest operational
power level.

The phone is searching for a mobile system.

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The number of calls you have not answered.

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You attempted to call a phone number that is
restricted in the Lock Dial submenu.

The phone is in charge-only mode and will not
make or receive calls.

Battery charging is finished.

The phone ringer is muted.

You have an active data/fax call.

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Basic Operations

Summary of Basic Operations

To Do This: Press This:

Turn your phone On Press and hold

Turn your phone Off Press and hold NO

Decrease ear volume during a call Lower side key

Increase ear volume during a call Upper side key

Answer a call

End a call

Access the main menu ë or î

Access the main menu during call ë or î

Go back one level in menu mode

Exit menu mode from any menu level

Scroll through menus or menu settings ë or î

Erase the last digit or letter entered

Erase all digits or letters entered Press and hold CLR

Enter Incoming Log YES from the Missed Calls

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NO or close the flip

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Call the phone number shown in the dis­play

Recall a last dialed phone number from the
Outgoing Log

Save the text message you are reading Press and hold YES

Select a highlighted menu setting

Turn Keypad Lock On or Off ë or î then *

Turn Phone Silent On or Off ë or î then #

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Send DTMF tones during a call Press and hold YES

Mute your voice during a call Press and hold CLR

Mute the ringer when a call is received

Quick access to phonebook Press and hold î

Quick access to profile activation Press and hold ë

Quick access to voice mail

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