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You have just purchased a SAGEM phone, we congratulate you; it is recommended that you read this handbook carefully in
order to use your phone efficiently and in the best conditions.
Your phone can be used internationally in the various networks (GSM 900 MHz and DCS 1800 MHz) depending on the
roaming arrangements with your operator.
We remind you that this phone is approved to meet European standards.
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Contents
Description .................................................. 6
Installing the SIM card and the battery ........... 8
Camera ....................................................... 24
Taking and saving a photo ........................... 24
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Settings ...................................................... 37
Phone settings ..............................................37
Display ..........................................................38
Calls ..............................................................40
Networks .......................................................41
Security .........................................................42
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Description
Red key
: Hold down: Switch on/off.
In a call context: Reject a call - hang up
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Camera lens
- Ring tones volume setting.
- Deactivate the silent mode (if activated).
- In standby mode, flip closed and screen lit
off: a short press lights on the screen.
Incoming call:
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Installing the SIM card and the battery
WARNING
Depending on the model, network configuration and associated subscription cards, certain functions may not be available.
Ensure that your SIM card is a 3 V SIM type that is compatible with your phone. Inserting an incompatible card will be indicated
by a message when your phone is switched on. Contact your operator.
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Inserting the memory card
The memory card is inserted under the phone's battery.
- Switch off your phone.
- Remove the back cover.
- Remove the battery.
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Idle screen
The idle screen may contain the following information:
1 - The title bar icons:
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Quick start
Information on the SIM card
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If there are contacts saved in your SIM card, you are invited, if you wish, to copy them in the phone contacts memory.
Warning
If a wrong PIN number is entered three times in succession, your SIM card is blocked. You must then:
- Enter the PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code provided by your operator, and validate.
- Enter your PIN number and validate.
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First call
Dial the number you want to ring.
Press .
During the call, the call in progress icon flashes on screen and tones may indicate the establishment of the call.
While a call is connecting, the phone icon is flashing.
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Using your phone
Improving antenna performance
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Charging the battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. A new battery must be
charged for 4 hours at least before being used for the first time. It reaches its
optimum capacity after a few cycles of use.
When your battery has been discharged, the empty battery icon flashes. In this
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Phonebook
Using the phonebook
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Contact options
To display the various options, select a contact and press [
Options
].
Modify contact
Modify what you want and validate then select
Save
once the modifications completed.
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Delete
It allows you to delete the contact(s) selected or all the contacts.
Set as my card/Business card
The details of a contact stored in the phone memory can be saved in a business card.
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Messages
From this menu, you are able to send SMS and MMS. MMS is a Multimedia Message Service, which allows you to enclose
photos, audio files, and others rich contents to your messages; these messages can even be composed of several slides.
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Accented characters
Accented characters are generated automatically in T9 mode.
In ABC mode accented characters are available by pressing the key supporting the non-accented character repeatedly.
Saving the message
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Messages menu
Inbox
Messages are listed in chronological order, the latest one being displayed first.
The quantity of Not Read and Not Retrieved messages is shown. Not Retrieved and Not Read messages are shown in bold.
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Options
Choose one of the options given: SMS or MMS.
The SMS sending options are: store sent messages, acknowledgment, reply given, period of validity (during that period, the
network provider will try to send the message), message format, msg centre n°.
The MMS options are:
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