Siemens A50 User Manual

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Contents

Safety precautions ................................ 3

Overview of the phone.......................... 4

Getting Started ...................................... 5

Insert SIM card/battery ........... 6

Charge battery ......................... 7

General instructions ............................. 9

User Guide............................... 9

Menu control ........................... 9

Switch on, off/PIN entry....................... 10

Security................................................. 11

Making a phone call............................. 12

Dialling with number keys ...... 12

End call ................................... 12

Accept call .............................. 12

Reject call ............................... 12

When a number is busy.......... 13

Redial previous numbers ........ 13

During a call ............................ 14

Swap/Conference .................. 15

Send DTMF tones ................. 16

Babysitter ............................... 17

Phonebook............................................ 18

<New entry> .......................... 18

Call/search for an entry........... 20

Group...................................... 21

Record no.: ............................. 25

Store control code ................. 25

Picture .................................... 26

Message (SMS) ..................................... 27

Read Messages ...................... 27

Inbox/Outbox .......................... 28

Compose a message .............. 29

Predefined text ....................... 30

SMS to group.......................... 30

Picture & Sound (EMS) ........... 30

Text entry with "T9"................. 31

Setup ...................................... 34

Surf & fun.............................................. 35

Internet (WAP) ........................ 35

Games .................................... 40

Bitmap viewer......................... 41

Melodies ................................. 42

Voice message/Mailbox ....................... 43

Cell broadcast....................................... 44

SIM services (optional)............ 45

Records ................................................. 46

Missed calls ............................ 46

Calls received.......................... 46

Calls dialled ............................. 46

Duration/charges.................................. 47

Display .................................... 47

Charge settings....................... 47

Divert ..................................................... 48

Clock...................................................... 50

Alarm clock ............................ 50

Time/date................................ 50

Format date ............................ 50

Auto display ............................ 50

Auto phone off........................ 50

Safety precautions

Switch off in hospitals or in the vicinity of medical devices, e.g. hearing aids. You should keep a minimum distance of 20 cm between a pacemaker and mobile phone. When using the mobile phone, hold i t to the ear which is furthest away from the pacemaker.

Always use the handsfree kit for calls while driving (p. 69).

Mobile phones must be switched off at all times in an aircraft. To prevent accidental activation, see (p. 52).

Switch off near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or blasting operations. Mobile phones can interfere with the operation of technical installations.

The ring tone is reproduced through the earpiece. To avoid damage to hearing, first accept the call, then hold the phone to the ear.

SIM card may be removed. Caution! Small parts could be swallowed by children.

The mains voltage specified on the power supply unit must not be exceeded.

We recommend you use only original Siemens batteries (100% mercury-free) and charging devices. Otherwise considerable health risks and damage to the product cannot be excluded.

Neither the phone nor the battery (100% mercury-free) may be opened under any circumstances (except when exchanging the battery, SIM card or top shell). Any other changes to this device are strictly prohibited, as they will invalidate the type approval criteria required for operation of the unit.

Please note

Dispose of used batteries and phones according to the legal regulations.

Mobile phones can interfere with the operation of nearby TVs, radios, PCs.

We recommend you use only original Siemens accessories to avoid possible damage and to comply with the existing regulations.

Improper use invalidates the warranty!

Loudspeaker

Display indicators

Signal strength/ battery level.

Call key

Select displayed phone number or name, accept calls. Display last calls in standby mode.

Phonebook key

Press once for Phonebook Press twice for Groups

Hold down.

In standby mode

Switch signal tones on and off.

Microphone

Soft keys

The current functions of these keys are displayed in the grey fields as text or icons. These keys display the quick selection in standby mode (factory default: §New SMS )

or e.g. and §Menu§.

Overview of the phone

(SIM service)

< a

(service provider)

02.12.2002 12:30

New SMS Menu

< a

(Service Provider)

02.12.2001 12:30

New SMS Menu

Integrated antenna

Do not interfere with the phone above the battery cover unnecessarily. This reduces the signal strength.

On/Off/End key

Press briefly:

End call/function and return to standby mode. In menus: one menu level back.

Hold down:

Switch on/off phone (in standby mode).

Key lock

To switch on and off:

Hold down

Device interface

Connection for charger, headset etc.

To call up a function displayed, press the soft key underneath the function on the outside.

Example: Press the right soft key on the outside to call up the menu.

Press the soft keys inside to scroll through menus and lists.

Getting Started

The front and back covers of the casing (CLIPit™ Covers p. 69) can be changed in a matter of seconds - no tools required. Please switch the phone off first:

To attach

To remove

Your phone's display and the display cover of the upper shell are delivered with a protective film. Remove this film before getting started. In rare cases the static charge created by removing this film may cause discolouration at the edges of the display. However, this will disappear within 10 minutes.

Getting Started

Insert SIM card/battery

The service provider supplies you with a SIM card on which all the important data for your line is stored. If the SIM card has been delivered in credit card size, snap the smaller segment out and remove any rough edges.

, then lift

, Lift battery at

• Press grooved area cover

• Press latch in the direction indicated by the arrow the cutout on the side of the phone move.

, then tilt upwards and re-

• Insert SIM card in the opening (contacts pointing downwards) and push gently until it engages (make sure the angled corner is in the correct position

• Insert battery into the phone sideways

, then press downwards

, until it engages.

• Replace cover and press downwards until it engages.

Only 3-Volt SIM cards are supported. Older SIM cards (5-Volt technology) cannot be used. Please contact your service provider, if you have an older card.

Getting Started

Charge battery

The battery is not fully charged when delivered, so:

• Plug in charger cable at the bottom of the phone, plug in the plugin power supply unit to the mains power socket and charge for at least two hours.

If the battery is totally discharged no charge icon is displayed at the beginning of the charging process.

If this is the case leave the charger cable plugged in, the charge icon will appear after a maximum of 2 hours. The battery is then automatically charged.

• Push the sides of the charger cable plug together and pull to remove it.

Functions without SIM card

To display the functions that can be used without SIM card, switch on the phone without the SIM card:

§Menu§ Press soft key.

Special case:

§SOS§ Emergency number, SOS

(p. 10).

Charging

The charger heats up when used for long periods. This is normal and not dangerous.

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An empty battery is fully charged after about 2 hours. Charging is only possible in an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 40 °C (the charge icon flashes as a warning when the temperature is 5 °C above/below this range). The voltage specified on the power supply must not be exceeded.

Operating times

A fully charged battery provides 60-250 hours of standby time or 100- 300 minutes of talk time. The operating times are average values and depend on the operating conditions (see table below).

Charge level display (full-empty):

When charging is in progress. End of charging.

a}b{c

A beep sounds when the battery is nearly empty.

Operation carried out

Calling 1 30 to 60 minutes Display back

light * Network search 1 5 to 10 minutes * key input, games, organiser etc.

Time

Decrease of

(min)

standby time by

1 30 minutes

Quality declaration for battery

The capacity of your mobile phone battery reduces each time you charge/discharge it. Storing the battery at temperatures that are too high or too low also causes a gradual loss of capacity. This can cause the operating times of your mobile phone to reduce significantly per usage cycle.

The battery is, however, designed to be charged and fully discharged within a period of six months from when the mobile phone was purchased. Following this sixmonth period we recommend replacing your battery if you experience a significant drop in performance. Please purchase only Siemens original batteries.

Getting Started

General instructions

User Guide

The following symbols are used:

Enter numbers or letters.

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S A

MN KL

§Menu§

Steps for calling a function as described in this User Guide, e.g.:

§Menu§ÎAudioÎVolume

The procedure above corresponds to:

The font size of the display in your telephone has been set to Big letters (p. 57). The pictures in this user guide show the display texts in the smaller font size.

On/Off/End key.

Call key.

Press on the inside to scroll.

Press on the outside to call a function (soft key).

Displays a soft key function.

Function depends on the

service provider, special registration may be necessary.

§Menu§ Press soft key.

Scroll to Audio.

Select Audio.

Scroll to Volume.

Select Volume.

Menu control

The menus provide access to functions, network services and individual settings.

Main menu

To reach the main menu from standby mode: Press the right key on the outside right (soft key).

Menu control

Press those two keys on the inside to scroll up and down in menus and lists.

To carry out the function selected: Press the right key on the outside right.

Option menu

In other situations (e.g. when the Phonebook is open) a corresponding option menu appears:

§Options§ Press.

Switch on, off/PIN entry

Switch on, off

Hold down On/Off/End

key to switch on or off.

Enter PIN

The SIM card can be protected with a 4- 8 digit PIN.

Enter your PIN code us-

ing the digit keys (shown a series of asterisks; if you make a mistake,

§Clear§

press

ClearOK

§OK§ Confirm input with the

right key (press on the outside).

Logging on to the network will take a few seconds.

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New SMS Menu

Please enter

your PIN:

* * * *

Clear OK

(Service Provider)

02.12.2002 12:30

Emergency number (SOS)

By pressing the soft key §SOS§ you can make an emergency call on any network without a SIM card and without entering a PIN (not available in all countries). This

must only be used in real emergencies! PIN problems

If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times the SIM card is barred (p. 11).

Actviate, deactivate PIN control or change PIN (p. 11).

SIM problems

If "Please insert SIM card" is displayed, check for faults (p. 64).

Network connection

If you are outside your "home network" your phone automatically selects a different GSM network (p. 59).

SIM services

Strength of incoming signal. A weak signal reduces the call

quality and may lead to loss of the connection. Change your location.

Symbol for special applications on the SIM card (p. 45), e.g. Mobile Banking.

When the name of the service provider appears on the display, the phone is in standby mode and ready for

use.

Security

The phone and SIM card are protected against misuse by several security codes and should be treated with the same care as a cheque guarantee card. For further details see also p. 59.

Keep these confidential numbers in a safe place where you can access them if required.

PIN * Protects your SIM card (personal

identification number).

PIN 2 * This is needed to set the charge

detail display and to acces additional functions on special SIM cards.

PUK/

Key code. Used to unlock SIM cards after the wrong PIN has

PUK 2

been entered.

Phone-

Protects your phone. Must be entered at the first security setting.

code *

§Menu§

SetupÎSecurity

then select a function:

PIN control

The PIN is usually requested each time the phone is switched on. You can deactivate this feature but you risk unauthorised use of the phone.

§Select§ Press.

Enter PIN.

§OK§ Confirm entry.

§Change§ Press.

§OK§ Confirm.

Some service providers do not permit this function.

Change PIN *

You can change the PIN to any number you may find easier to remember.

Enter old PIN.

§OK§ Press.

§OK§ Enter new PIN.

§OK§ Repeat new PIN.

Change PIN2 *

(display only if PIN 2 is available). Proceed as with Change PIN.

Change phonecode *

You define and enter the phone code when calling up a phone code protected function (e.g. Babysitter, p. 17) for the first time. It is then valid for all functions.

If you have forgotten it, please call Siemens Service (p. 67).

Remove SIM card barring

If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times the SIM card is barred. Enter the PUK (MASTER PIN) provided by your service provider together with the SIM card according to instructions. If PUK (MASTER PIN) has been lost, please contact your service provider.

* 4-8-digit number

Making a phone call

Dialling with number keys

The phone must be switched on (standby mode).

Enter the number

(always with prefix, if necessary with the international dialling code).

§Clear§ A short press clears

the last digit, a long press clears the entire number.

? Store phone number

in the Phonebook (p. 18). Press the Call key. The

phone number displayed is dialled.

International dialling codes

Many international dialling codes are stored in your phone:

Hold down until "+" appears.

This replaces the first two digits of the international dialling code.

§+List§ Press.

Select the required country. The international dialling code is displayed. Now add the national number (in many countries without the first digit) and press the Call key.

End call

Press the End key briefly.

The call is ended.

Press this key even if the person on the other end of the line has hung up first.

Accept call

+498912345

Reply Reject

The phone must be switched on (standby mode).

§Reply§ Press or

again.

A phone number is transmitted by the network and displayed. If it is stored in the Phonebook the corresponding name is displayed.

press

Reject call

§Reject§ Press or

press briefly.

§Divert§ Diverts the caller to the mail-

box, for example, if Busy is set (p. 48) and "call waiting" has been activated (p. 14).

Making a phone call

When a number is busy

If the called number is busy or cannot be reached because of network problems the following options are available (depending on service provider):

Either

Auto redial previous numbers

§Auto dial§ Press. The number is au-

Call back

§Call back§ Press. Your phone rings

Reminder

§Prompt§ Press. A beep reminds

Any other call ends the function.

tomatically dialled for up to 15 minutes at increasing intervals. During this period, no other number can be dialled. To end: Press

(End key).

when the busy number is free. Press the Call key to dial the number.

you to redial the displayed phone number after 15 minutes.

Redial previous numbers

• To redial the phone number last

called:

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• To redial other numbers that were dialled previously:

§Options§ Call lists (p. 46).

The numbers of calls that have been received, dialled or missed are stored for call back purposes (p. 46).

An incoming call will interrupt any other use of the phone.

Functions during a call (p. 14). Switch off ringer for the current call:

The call is displayed. The caller hears the dialling tone.

Press the Call key twice.

Press the Call key once.

Pick out the required

phone number from the list, then press ...

... to dial.

Hold down.

Making a phone call

During a call

Call waiting

You may need to register for this service with your service provider and set your phone accordingly (p. 61).

During a call, you may be advised that there is another call waiting. You will hear a special tone during the call. You have the following options:

Swap

§Swap§ Accept the waiting call

and place the current call on hold.

To swap between the two calls, press §Swap§ each time.

Reject

§Reject§ Reject the waiting call.

The caller will hear the busy tone

§Divert§ if this is set, the caller will

be diverted to the mailbox for example (p. 48).

End current call

End the current call.

§Reply§ Accept the new call.

Set Volume

If a car kit is used, its volume setting does not affect the usual setting on the phone.

You can adjust the handset volume with the arrow keys (only during the call).

Phone number memo

You can dial a number with the keypad during a call. The person on the other end of the line can hear the number being entered. It can be stored in the Phonebook or called after the current call has ended.

Making a phone call

Swap/Conference

Some functions may not be supported by your service provider.

You can call another number during a call.

You can swap back and forth between both calls or link all callers together in a conference.

During a call, inform the other party of your intention, then:

< a

Z Z

Carol

menu§

Hold

§Hold§ Put the current call on

hold.

You can now dial a new number. When the connection is established, you have the following options:

Swap

§Swap§ Swap back and forth be-

tween both calls.

;

End the current call.

The following query is displayed: "Return to the call on hold?"

§Yes§ Return to the held call

§No§ The held call is ended.

Conference

menu§ Open call menu and

;

A held call is added (conference call with up to 5 subscribers).

To end:

Call transfer

;

The original call is joined to the second one. For you, both calls are now ended.

select Conference.

All calls are ended simul-

taneously when the End key is pressed.

menu§ Open call menu and

select Call transfer.

Making a phone call

Call menu

The following functions are only available during a call:

menu§ Open menu.

;

Microphone onSwitch the microphone on or

Vol ume Adjust handset volume. Conference (p. 15). Duration/

charges

Send DTMF tones

Call transfer ~(p. 15).

Main menu Direct access to the main

Call status List all held and active calls

off. If switched off, the person on the other end of the line cannot hear you (muting).

Alternatively:

Hold down.

However, numbers being entered are audible when Send

DTMF tones is active.

While the connection continues, the call duration and (if set, see p. 47) the charge details are displayed.

See right.

menu.

(e.g. participants in a conference).

Send DTMF tones

menu§ Open menu.

;

Send DTMF tones

You can enter control codes (digits) during a call so that an answering machine can be controlled remotely. These digits are directly transmitted as DTMF tones (control codes).

Control codes (DTMF tones) stored in the Phonebook (p. 18) can also be entered.

Select.

Making a phone call

Babysitter

Only one phone number can be dialled. Hold down the right soft key on the outside right.

Switch on

§Menu§ÎSetupÎSecurity

Babysitter

§Select§ Press.

Enter phone code (see

instructions on the right).

§OK§ Confirm input.

§Change§ Press.

/JSelect phone number

from the Phonebook (p. 18) or enter a new one (with name). The babysitter is now active.

Switch off

Hold down.

Enter phone code.

§Change§ Press.

§OK§ Confirm input.

Phonecode

When first prompted, you define and enter the phonecode (4- 8 digits) (e.g. for Babysitter).

Please do not forget this code!

It applies to other functions as well but it may be changed at any time (p. 11).

Phonebook

Enter frequently used phone numbers in the Phonebook with a special name. To dial then, simply highlight the name. If a phone number is stored with a name, it appears on the display when you are called. You can assign important phone numbers to a group.

<New entry>

Open Phonebook

Select.

Activate input fields.

Enter phone number

(with prefix) and name (for additional fields/input aid, see adjacent column).

§Save§ Press to store the entry.

Select

Additional fields

Group

Assign the entry to a group, for example:

Office, Family, Leisure, VIP

(see group functions, p. 21).

Location:

Select a storage location other than the SIM card (standard) such as phone memory or special SIM card (p. 24).

Record no.: (storage location number)

Every entry is automatically assigned a number under which it can also be selected. For information on how to change the number, see (p. 25).

Input aid

If the cursor is in the input field

<Phone number> you can use the left

soft key to display a list with international dialling codes.

§+List Press. Select the required

country. The international dialling code is displayed.

Hold down key until a "+" ap-

pears. This replaces the two leading digits of the international dialling code.

You can enter your "own" numbers (e.g. fax).

Phonebook

Text entry

Press digit key repeatedly until the required letter is displayed. The cursor advances after a short delay.

once for a, twice for b

Press

etc. The first letter in each name is automatically written in UPPERCASE.

Ä,ä/1-9 Umlauts and numbers are dis-

played after the relevant letter.

Clear Press br iefly to delete the letter

before the cursor, hold down to erase the whole name.

Move the cursor.

Press briefly:

Switch between uppercase, lowercase and digits.

Hold down:

Set input language and text mode.

Activate/deactivate T9.

Write: . , ? ! 0 + - : Space.

Special characters

Press key repeatedly until the character is displayed. To enter special characters after numbers (e.g. 5 £), switch to the letter mode first:

Blank

1 0

* #

.,?!0+-:¿ ¡“’;_ * / ( ) < = > % ~

#@\&§

$¥¤

€

Γ ∆ Θ Λ

ΞΠΣΦΨΩ

Phonebook

Call/search for an entry

Open Phonebook.

Select a name by enter-

ing the first letter (search function) and/or scroll.

<Group> Carol Diana

View Options

Dial number.

Phonebook-Menu

§Options

View Display the selected entry. Edit Display phone number and

New entry Create a new Phonebook

Delete Delete entry selected from the

Delete all Delete all entries after confir-

Send SMS... as entry

Picture Assign a symbol to a phone

Capacity Display the maximum and

Open menu.

name for changes.

entry.

Phonebook.

mation. Depending on the storage location of the entries, the PIN, PIN 2 or the phone code may also be requested.

Send a Phonebook entry.

as text

Send entry as a text of an SMS message.

number (p. 26).

available capacity.

Phonebook

Group

If there are many Phonebook entries it is best to assign them to a group, e.g.:

Office, Family, Leisure, VIP

A special melody can sound (p. 55) and/or a symbol can be displayed (p. 26) if the phone number of a call is registered in a group.

Select a group

Two short presses or one

long press on Phonebook (in standby mode).

Select group.

Â VIP (17) ¸

Leisure (9)

Ã Office (7)

View Options

§View§ Press. All entries of the

selected group are displayed.

The following functions are applied to the group or all entries of a group:

Group Menu

§Options

View members

Rename group

Remove all Remove all members from

Group symbol

Call to group ~Call up to 5 members of a

SMS to group

Open menu.

Display all entries assigned to the group.

Change the current name of the group.

the selected group. Assign a symbol to a group

(p. 26).

group one by one and link them together in a conference (p. 23).

Send an SMS to all members of a group (p. 22).

Change group assignment

You can assign a Phonebook entry to a group when you enter it (p. 18). To change the group assignment or to assign to a group later:

When the Phonebook is open:

Select entry.

§View§ Press.

§Edit§ Press.

Scroll to Group.

§Edit§ Press and select a

new group.

Confirm assignment.

§Save§

Phonebook

Group entry menu

§Options

View Display the entry. Edit Display the entry for

New entry Open Phonebook and add an

Remove Delete entry only from the

Send SMS... as entry

Picture Assign a symbol to a phone

Press once to open Phonebook Press twice to display groups Press 3 times to display 1st group entries

Open menu.

changes.

entry to the current group.

group.

Send a Phonebook entry.

as text

Send entry as text of an SMS message.

number (p. 26).

Phonebook key

SMS to group

A memo (SMS) can be sent as a circular to all members of a group.

Two short presses or one

long press on Phonebook (in standby mode).

Select a group.

¿ VIP (6) ½ Leisure (9) ¾ Office (12)

View Options

§Options§ Press. The group is

confirmed and the editor is opened.

Compose message

(p. 29).

Press and confirm the

displayed group with §OK§.

Press. The first recipient

is displayed.

Press. The SMS is sent.

Each send operation must be confirmed.

Phonebook

Call to group

You can call up to five members of a group or link them together in a conference.

Two short presses or one

long press on Phonebook (in standby mode).

Select a group.

§Select§ Press. The group mem-

bers are listed.

Select the entries you want to call.

§Change§ Press. Highlight

entry/unmark entry.

Anne

Barbara

Carol

Change OK

OK Confirm selection.

The first entry is selected. If the connection was established the call is held.

Proceed with calling the

next entry until all highlighted entries are called (up to 5, depending on the service provider).

§Options

Open the menu, e.g. to link the calls on hold in a conference

Barbara

Next: Carol

Dial? Options



(2)

Phonebook

Call to group-Menu

§Options

Dial Dial current entry. Skip Skip next number. Conference Link all calls on hold in a con-

Swap Accept the waiting call and

Microphone onSwitch the microphone on or

Vol ume Adjust handset volume. Time/charge While the connection contin-

Send DTMF tones

Call transfer (p. 15) Main menu Direct access to the main

Call status List all held and active calls

Open menu.

ference (p. 15).

place the current call on hold.

off. If it is switched off, the person on the other end of the line cannot hear you (muting).

Alternatively:

Hold down.

However, numbers being entered are audible when Send

DTMF tones is active.

ues the call duration and (if set, see p. 47) the call time/ charges are displayed.

(p. 16)

menu.

(e.g. participants in a conference).

Location:

Open Phonebook.

Select entry.

§Options§ Open the menu and

An entry can be moved from the Phonebook to the other storage locations.

SIM (standard)

Entries that are stored in the Phonebook on the SIM card can also be used on another GSM Phone.

Protected SIM

Phone numbers can be stored in a protected area on a special SIM card. A PIN 2 is needed for editing (p. 11).

Mobile (phone memory)

Phonebook entries are stored here, if

• pictures are assigned to them,

• the memory of the SIM card is full.

select Edit.

Go to the input field

Location:.

Phonebook

Record no.:

(Storage location number) A record number is automatically

assigned to every new entry in the Phonebook.

Making a call

Enter phone number.

Press.

Edit

Open Phonebook.

Select entry.

§Options§ Open the menu and

§Change§ Keep pressing until the

select Edit.

Go to the input field

Record no.:.

number you want appears. Only free storage slot numbers are presented for selection.

§Save§ Press.

Store control code

You can store phone numbers and control codes (DTMF tones) in the Phonebook like a normal entry e.g. to operate an answering machine remotely.

Dial number.

Hold down until a"+"

appears on the display (pause for connection setup).

Enter DTMF tones

(digits).

If necessary, enter fur-

ther pauses of three seconds each to ensure correct processing at the destination.

Enter a name.

§Save§ Press.

You can also store the DTMF tones (digits) without a phone number and send them during a call (p. 16).

Phonebook

Picture

Assign a picture/symbol to phone numbers. This picture/symbol will appear in the display when there is a call from this number.

Open Phonebook

Select entry.

§Options Open menu and select

Picture.

Calling symbol

You can assign one of many standard symbols to a phone number. Three symbols are displayed at one time. The centre symbol is the current selection.

Scroll in the symbol list.

§OK§ The selected symbol is

added to the Phonebook entry.

Calling faces

You can assign a "portrait" to entries. You can assemble the portrait yourself from various pictorial elements.

Scroll up and down to mark the part of the face (top, centre, bottom).

Use the left soft key to

scroll between the three views available.

§OK§ The "portrait" is append-

ed to the Phonebook entry.

Delete picture

Open Phonebook

Select entry.

§Options Open menu and select

Picture.

Select Delete picture.

Confirm security prompt.

Message (SMS)

You may transmit and receive very long text messages (up to 760 characters) on your phone, which are automatically composed from several "normal" SMS messages (note the accruing charges).

Depending on the service provider, e-mails and faxes can also be sent or e-mails received via SMS (change setting if necessary, p. 34).

Read Messages

Display indicates a new

message.

< a

(Service provider)

02.12.2002 23:45

Press the soft key below the letter symbol to read the message.

Date/time Phone number/

sender Message

§Reply§ Reply menu, see below.

§Options§ Inbox/outbox menu

02.12.2002 15:36

017198987676

Do we meet tomorrow?

Reply Options

Scroll through the message line by line.

(p. 28).

Reply Menu

§Reply§ Open reply menu.

Write message Create a new reply text

Edit Edit message received

Answer is YES Add YES to the

Answer is NO Add NO to the

- Call back

- Delay

- Thanks

When the message has been edited in the editor, it can be stored or sent with §Options§.

The memory is full when the message

symbol flashes. No more SMS messages can be received or written. Delete or save messages (p. 28).

Numbers §highlighted§ in the message can be dialled (Call key), stored in the Phonebook (p. 18) or used as the address for a reply.

Pictures or sounds can be part of messag- es you received. Pictures are shown in the message, sounds are indicated as notes. If a note is reached when scrolling through the message the corresponding sound is played.

(p. 29).

or assign a new text to it.

message.

message. Append a standard

text to the message as a reply.

Message (SMS)

Inbox/Outbox

§Menu§ÎMessages

The list of saved messages is displayed.

Symbol Inbox / Outbox /

ª ©

Inbox //Outbox /

§Options§ See right.

Read Not sent

Unread Sent

Barbara

Carol

023598765432

View Options

Inbox/Outbox-Menu

Different functions are available depending on the context:

§Options§ Open menu.

View Read entry. Reply Directly answer incoming

Send Dial number or select from

Edit Open editor for changes. Delete Delete selected message. Delete all Delete all entries after

Picture & Sound

Capacity Display maximum and avail-

Mark as unread

Status report ~(Outbox list only)

Save no. to dCopy a selected phone

SMS messages.

the Phonebook, then send.

confirmation. List the pictures and sounds

contained in the message.

able capacity. Mark the message as

unread.

Request delivery confirmation for messages sent.

number to the Phonebook.

Message (SMS)

Compose a message

§Menu§ÎMessages ÎNew SMS

Text input using "T9" (p. 31)

allows you to quickly create long SMS messages using just a few key entries. §Clear§ Press briefly to delete letter by letter, hold down to delete the entire word.

Press.

Dial number or pick out

§Options§ Open menu and select

If Message type, Validity period or

Service centre: are requested, see p. 34

Text Menu

§Options§ Open the text menu.

Send Dial the number of the ad-

Save Save the composed message

Picture & Sound

from the Phonebook.

§OK§ Confirm. The message is

sent to the service centre for transmission.

§OK§ Return to the editor.

Save to store the mes-

sage.

dress or select from the Phonebook, then send.

in the outbox list. Add pictures and sounds to

message (p. 30).

Format Line feed

Small font, Medium font, Large font

Underline Left, Right, Center Mark text

T9 input

(p. 31)

Line feed Enter a line break. Clear text Delete the whole text. Insert text Insert standard text in the

Insert from dOpen Phonebook and copy

Bookmarks Insert URL from the WAP

Information on SMS

If the phone was unable to send the message to the service centre a retry option is available. If this attempt also fails, contact your service provider. The Message sent! text only indicates that the message has been transmitted to the service centre which now tries to deliver the message within a certain period.

T9 preferred

Activate/dectivate T9 input.

Input language

Select the language in which the message is to be composed.

message.

the phone number into the text.

bookmark in the text.

Message (SMS)

Predefined text

Standard text fragments which can be added to messages are stored in the phone. You can also create five additional text fragments yourself.

Write text fragments

§Menu§ÎMessages

Predefined text

<New entry>Select.

Write text fragment.

§Save§ Press.

Use text fragment

Compose message

(p. 29).

§Options§ Open the text menu.

Insert text Select.

Select text fragment from the list.

§Select§ Confirm. The text frag-

ment is inserted in the message at the cursor position.

SMS to group

You can send messages (SMS) as "circulars" to all members of a group (p. 22).

Picture & Sound (EMS)

Pictures and sounds can be inserted in the message. Playback only occurs on phones that support this function. In input mode a wildcard is shown instead of the picture/sound.

Compose the message

as usual.

§Options§ Open the text menu at

Picture & Sound

§Dwnload§ The picture, sound or ani-

the end of a word.

The Pictures&Sound menu opens:

Fix animations Fix sounds Own animat. Own sounds

Select range.

§Select§ Confirm.

The first entry of the selected range is displayed.

Scroll in the list to the required entry.

mation is "inserted" in the text and shown there as a wildcard.

» Ì

Message (SMS)

Text entry with "T9"

"T9" deduces the correct word from the individual key entries by making comparisons with an extensive dictionary.

Activate, deactivate T9

§Options§ First select T9 input, then

Select Input language

Select the language in which you want to compose the message.

§Options§ Open text menu, select

Create a word using T9

Since the display changes as you proceed it is best if you finish a word

without looking at the display.

You simply press the keys where the relevant letter is located once only. For "hotel" for example type:

select T9 preferred.

Activate T9 and confirm

with §Select§.

T9 input, then select Input language.

§Select§ Confirm. The new lan-

guage is set.

4 6 8 3 5

Press. A blank ends a

word.

Press repeatedly before

the word for lowercase letters/uppercase letters, digits or special characters.

Do not use special characters such as Ä but write the standard character, e.g. A. T9 will do the rest for you see p. 33.

Press briefly: Switch between

uppercase, lowercase letters and digits.

Hold down: Set input language and text mode.

Blank. Ends a word.

Full stop. Ends a word when a

blank follows. Acts as a wildcard character for an apostrophe/hyphen in the word: e.g. §provider.s§ = provider’s.

Go to the right. Ends a word.

Deactivate T9 temporarily and

activate it again.

Special characters

Press key repeatedly until the character is displayed. To write special characters after numbers (e.g. 5 £), switch to the letter mode first:

Blank

.,?!0+-:¿

¡“’;_ * / ( ) < = > % ~

#@\&§

€

Γ ∆ Θ Λ

ΞΠΣΦΨΩ

Message (SMS)

Display in the uppermost line:

T9 Abc SMS 1 739 We start at 8 a.m.

T9 active.

abc/Abc/123 Lowercase/uppercase let-

ters or digits.

SMS 1 Number of the required SMS

messages.

739 Number of characters still

available.

T9® Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011,554; Canadian Pat. No. 1,331,057; United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329; Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro.Pat. No. 0 842 463 (96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL, PT, ES, SE, GB; and additional patents are pending worldwide.

Message (SMS)

T9 word suggestions

If several options are found in the dictionary for a key sequence (a word), the most probable is displayed first. If the word you mean has not been recognised, the next suggestion from T9 may be correct.

The word must be §highlighted§. Then

press. The displayed

word is replaced with a different word. If this word is also incorrect,

press again. Repeat until

the correct word is displayed.

If the word you want is not in the dictionary, it may be written without T9 or added to the dictionary.

T9 Abc SMS 1 748 At 8 we are ___

Spell

§Spell§ Select.

The last suggestion is deleted and the word may now be entered without T9 support. Press Save to add it automatically to the dictionary.

Load other input languages:

www.my-siemens.com/t9

Correct a word

Words cre ate d using T9:

Within a " T9 word " individual letters may not be edited without cancelling T9 first. In most cases it is better to rewrite the complete word.

Words not created using T9:

Move word by word to the left/right until the required word is highlighted.

Scroll through the T9

word suggestions again.

§Delete§ Deletes the letter on the

left of the cursor and dis- plays the new possible word!

Move character by character to the left/right.

§Delete§ Deletes the letter on the

left of the cursor. Symbols are inserted at

the cursor position.

Message (SMS)

Setup

An SMS profile (maximum 5) defines the transmission characteristics of an SMS.

The presetting depends on the SIM card inserted.

§Menu§ÎMessagesÎSetup

You can select a profile from the list of available profiles. To activate it:

§Activate§ Press.

Setup menu

§Options§

Activate Use the profile selected. Change

settings Rename Rename the profile.

Service centre

Enter or change the phone numbers of the service centre as supplied by the service provider.

Recipient

Enter the standard recipient for this transmission profile or select from the Phonebook.

Open menu.

Change profile, see options below.

Message type

Manual The message type is requested

Standard text

Fax Transmission via SMS. E-mail Transmission via SMS. New You may need to obtain the re-

Validity period

Select the period in which the service centre tries to deliver the message:

Manual, 1 hour, 12 hours, 1 week, Maximum *, New

* Maximum period that the service provider permits.

Status report

You are given confirmation of the successful or unsuccessful delivery of a sent message. This service may be subject to a charge.

Direct reply

The reply to your message is handled via your service centre when this function is activated (for information please contact your service provider).

for each message. Normal SMS message.

quired code number from your service provider.

Surf & fun

Internet (WAP)

Get the latest WAP information from the Internet that is specifically adapted to the display options of your phone. Internet access may require registration with the service provider.

Internet access

§Menu§ÎSurf & funÎInternet

You can set the Internet access profile (see Start with... p. 36). The start menu appears, e.g.:

†

Start menu

Homepage

Bookmarks Resume

Select the required

function

§Select§ Confirm.

You can now surf the Internet ...

Hold down to end the

connection.

¥ Offline

The current display is in the upper right corner.

¦ Online

Select

no network

Start menu

Homepage The connection to the Inter-

Bookmarks Display up to 10 URLs stored

Resume Call up recently visited pages

Profiles Set up to 5 access profiles

Exit browser Close the browser and clear

net provider’s portal is established (may be set/preset by the provider).

in the phone for fast access

(not supported by all providers). For how to use see p. 39.

that are still in the memory.

(p. 37). Select New entry to enter a new profile.

down the connection.

Example: Homepage

The soft keys may be assigned functions that are controlled online from the home page of your service provider such as "links" or "menus".

News

Sportinfo

Weather

Link

The contents of options menus are also variable.

Surf & fun

Browser menu

Menu access is only possible when a WAP page is displayed (online or offline):

Press to start the

browser menu.

Select and confirm

Start menu.

Homepage The first WAP Internet page

Bookmarks Display up to 10 URLs stored

Resume Call up recently visited pages

Go to URL Enter URL for directly ac-

Show URL Show the Internet address of

Reload The page is reloaded. Disconnect Close the browser and clear

More ... See below. Exit browser Close the browser and clear

that is displayed after connection is established (may be set/preset by the service provider).

in the phone for fast access

(not supported by all Service Providers). For how to use see p. 39.

that are still in memory.

cessing an Internet address (e.g. wap.my-siemens.com).

the current page.

down the connection.

More ...

WAP Profiles

Reset Delete the pages last visited

Setup Font size

Inbox Inbox for incoming

Save bitmap Bitmap viewer opens for edit-

About Openwave

Set up to 5 access profiles (p. 37).

(cache).

Protocol parameters

•Push

• Push can force online

• Timeout for unanswered network requests

Security

• Connection prompt

• Secure prompt

• Current certificate

• CA certificates

• Private Key PINs

•Encryption

Start with...

•Start menu

•Browser menu

• Homepage

•Resume

• Bookmarks

messages.

ing the picture. Display the browser version.

Surf & fun

Setup

Preparation of the phone for Internet access depends on the service provider currently used:

• If the settings have already been made by your service provider you may begin immediately.

• If access profiles have already been assigned by your service provider select a profile and activate it (p. 38).

• The access profile must be set and activated manually.

If necessary, check with your service provider for details.

Profiles

You can set or change up to 5 access profiles (may be barred by your service provider). The entries and functions may vary depending on your service provider. You can change a profile each time before accessing the Internet (p. 38).

Profile settings

To create a new profile proceed as follows:

§Menu§ÎSurf & funÎInternet

Profiles

Select a profile.

§Change§

You may get further information on the entries from your service provider.

The entry card is displayed.

Make your entries field

by field.

Profile name Name the profile or change it. WAP

Parameters

CSD settings Dial-up no.:

* depending on service provider, enter 2nd IP address and 2nd port if nec.

IP address: *

Enter IP address.

Port: *

Enter port number.

Homepage:

Enter homepage (p. 35) if not set by the service provider.

Linger time:

Enter time in seconds after which a connection should be terminated if no input or data transfer takes place.

Enter ISP number.

Call type:

Select ISDN or Analogue.

Enter login name.

Password:

Enter password (shown as a series of asterisks).

§Save§ The settings are stored

and the profile list is shown.

Surf & fun

Activate profile

† Profiles

1 standard

2 * e-Commerce

Edit Select

Activate a profile to establish the Internet connection:

§Menu§ÎSurf & funÎInternet

Profiles

Select the required

profile.

§Select§ Press to activate. The

connection is established.

Your Internet browser is licensed by:

Special characters (as with the SMS text editor)

Press 3 times for /

Press 3 times for @

Press for . (full stop)

Press repeatedly for :

Press repeatedly for ~

Operating instructions

Start with...

You can set what is to be displayed after Internet access:

Open the browser

menu.

More ... Select.

Start with... Select, then select

Edit

The address of the home page is set in the (access) profile. You can change it in standby mode (if permitted by the service provider!):

§Menu§ÎSurf & funÎInternet

Select the profile, e.g.:

e-Commerce Select.

WAP Parameters/Homepage

from the list:

Start menu (p. 35) Browser menu (p. 36) Homepage Resume (p. 36) Bookmarks

Profiles

§Edit§ The entry card is

displayed.

Select.

Enter new address.

Go to the end of the entry card.

§Save§ Press.

Surf & fun

Enter the Internet address (URL)

Menu access is possible as soon as WAP pages are displayed (online or offline).

Open the browser

menu.

Go to URL Select.

Enter URL and confirm.

The connection is established.

Bookmarks

You can store a list of your favourite Internet addresses (URLs) in the phone depending on the service provider:

Save

Bookmarks Select.

Online:

Add bookmark

Offline:

Menu§ Open menu.

Edit Open entry for editing, enter

Delete Delete the selected entry. Delete all Delete all entries (no confir-

Open.

The current WAP address is added as a bookmark.

Select the desired profile or (Empty).

or change name and URL, and confirm. Press §Save§.

mation requested!).

§Go The selected call is set

up.

To use a favourite

Proceed as with "Save" then select the stored bookmark in the list and confirm. The connection is established.

Download

The WAP Browser allows you to download content such as ringtones and bitmaps to your A50. For download simply select the desired content and confirm your entry with

Depending on the content selected, the corresponding management program is started automatically in your phone after confirmation (e.g. Bitmap

viewer for Pictures).

You will find ring tones, operator bitmaps, screen savers and other services for your Siemens mobile telephone at:

www.my-siemens.com/city

This city portal (p. 70) also includes a list of countries in which this service is available.

You will find a large selection of contents that can be downloaded to your telephone via WAP, such as ring tones or bitmaps for your A50, at wap.my-siemens.com

Surf & fun

Games

§Menu§ÎSurf & funÎGames

Select a game from the list and have fun!

Game instructions

You will find special instructions for each game in the option menu.

Key control

function depends

on the game

Select game

§Options§ Provides tips on how to

play the game, shows the saved scores and allows you to set the level of difficulty.

§Start§ Start game.

1 3

use the keys

6 9

§Menu§ÎSurf & funÎGames

Setup

You can activate and deactivate the following functions for the games:

Sounds

You can switch the sounds for the games on and off.

Illumination

You can switch off the display illumination to increase standby time.

Silent alert

You can switch the silent alert for the games on and off.

You will find the games "Stack Attack" and "Balloon Shooter" on your mobile phone.

English language instructions for "Stack Attack" and "Balloon Shooter" can be found at

www.my-siemens.com/a50

and

Surf & fun

Bitmap viewer

Set logos and screensavers on your phone according to your wishes.

Show Screensaver or Logo

Select Screensaver or

Logo.

§Load§ Graphic is shown.

Receive graphic.

A graphic can be transmitted to the Bitmap viewer via SMS from a provider or downloaded via WAP.

A received graphic is indicated by a symbol above the left soft key. By pressing this key, the Bitmap viewer is started and the graphic is displayed.

Store graphic.

Store current graphic in the Bitmap viewer:

§Save§ Press.

Select Screensaver or

Logo.

§Save§ Press.

Bitmap viewer-Menu

§Options§ Open menu.

Save Store the current graphic on one

of the storage locations.

Send Send graphic via SMS. * Load Load graphic to the Bitmap

viewer.

Discard The current graphic is

discarded.

Delete Delete a graphic from

Screensaver or Logo.

* Your A50 provides you with the option of sending a graphic or a screensaver via SMS.

You can find operator graphics at:

www.my-siemens.com/logos

Melodies

You can use this function to manage your ring tones.

Load and play ring tones

§Menu§ÎAudioÎMelodies

Melody manager

Melodies-Menu

§Options§ Open menu.

Play Play the ring tones currently

Save Store ring tone under

Send Send ring tone via SMS

Load... Load ring tone from Individual 1

Discard Delete ring tone from the buffer. Delete Delete ring tone from

Select memory location

Individual 1 to 4.

§Load§ Load melody to the buff-

er.

§Play§ Play melody.

loaded.

Individual 1 to 4.

(only Individual 1 to 4).

to 4.

Individual 1 to 4.

Receive and save ring tones

A melody is transferred to the buffer via SMS/WAP. When a melody has been received an icon appears above the left so ft key.

Press soft key:

§Options§ Open menu.

Scroll to Save.

§Select§ Press.

Ring tones are available at:

www.my-siemens.com/ringtones

Select memory location

Individual 1 to 4.

§Save§ Store melody.

Voice message/Mailbox

Most service providers offer you an external answering service. In this mailbox, a caller may leave a voice message for you

• if your phone is switched off or not ready to receive,

• if you do not want to answer,

• if you are making a phone call (and if Call waiting is not active, p. 14).

If the voice mail service is not part of your service provider's user package, you will need to register and the settings must be made manually. The following description may vary slightly depending on the service provider.

Setup

Your service provider supplies you with two numbers:

Mailbox number

You can call this phone number to listen to the voice mails left for you. To set it up :

§Menu§ Î Messages

Voice message

Select phone number from the Phonebook or dial/change it and confirm with §OK§.

Forwarding number

Calls are diverted to this phone number. To set it up:

§Menu§

Dial the number of the mailbox.

For further information on call divert, see (p. 48).

Listen to

A new voice mail can be displayed as follows:

Call your mailbox and play the message(s) back.

Outside your home network you may need a different mailbox number and enter a password to access your mailbox.

Divert

e.g. Unanswered

Set

§OK§ Registration at the net-

work will be confirmed after some seconds.

Icon plus beep

a text message announc-

es a new voice mail

you receive a call with an automatic announcement.

Hold down (if necessary dial the mailbox number once only).

Confirm with §OK§ or Mailbox depending on the service provider.

Cell broadcast

Some service providers offer information services (info channels) such as area codes, stock markets etc. The information available depends on the service provider. If reception is activated, you receive messages on the active topics in your

"Topic list".

§Menu§ÎMessages

Cell broadcast

Receive CB

You can activate and deactivate the CB service. If the CB service is activated, the operating time of the phone will be reduced.

Read new CB

All unread CB messages are displayed.

Scroll through the message line by line.

Topic list

You can add an unrestricted number of topics to this personal list from the topic index (see "Topic retrieval", p. 45). You can preset 10 entries with their channel number (ID) and, if necessary, name. Five topics can be active at one time.

New topic

New topic Select.

• If no topic index is available (see "Topic retrieval", p. 45), enter a topic with its channel number and confirm with §OK§.

• If the topic index has already been transmitted, select a topic and confirm with §OK§.

Selection from a list

§Options§ Open the list menu.

If a topic is selected in the list, you can have a look at it, activate/deactivate it, edit it and delete it.

Auto display

CB messages are displayed in standby mode, longer messages are automatically scrolled.

The automatic display can be set for all messages or only new messages or deactivated entirely.

To switch to "full page view" automatically:

then press §Read CB§.

Cell broadcast/SIM services

Topic index

The list of the topics currently provided by your service provider is displayed for you to choose from.

If none are displayed you must enter the channel numbers (ID) manually (see "Topic list", p. 44). Please contact your service provider for details.

CB languages

You can define whether you want to receive Cell Broadcast messages only in a specific language or in all languages.

Displays

^ _

Highlighted phone numbers can be:

§Options§

Additional beep, see (p. 55),.

Topic activated. Topic deactivated. New messages received on

the topic. Messages on the topic already

read.

dialled

stored in the Phonebook.

SIM services

Your service provider may offer special applications such as Mobile Banking, stock market, etc. via the SIM card.

If you have such a SIM card the SIM services will appear at the top of the main menu or directly above the left soft key.

If there is more than one application they are displayed in the "SIM services" menu.

§Menu§

With the SIM services menu, your phone is ready for the future and will support additions to your service provider’s user package. For further information, please contact your service provider.

(optional)

Icon of SIM services.

SIM serv

Records

Your phone stores the phone numbers of calls for convenient redialling.

§Menu§ÎRecords

Select the required call

list and select the number there.

Dial number

§View§ view information on the

phone number: date, time.

The following call lists are available:

Missed calls

The phone numbers of calls that you have not answered are recorded for call back purposes.

Requirement: The network used supports the "Caller Identity" feature.

Calls received

All accepted calls are listed. Requirement:

The network used supports the "Caller Identity" feature.

Calls dialled

Access to the last ten phone numbers you dialled.

Fast access in standby mode.

Erase records

The contents of all call lists are deleted.

Records-Menu

The call list menu can be called up if an entry is highlighted.

§Options§ Open list menu.

You can edit an entry, delete it or transfer a phone number to the Phonebook.

View View entry. Correct no. Load number into display and

Save no. to dSave entry in phonebook.

Delete Delete entry after confirmation. Delete all Delete all entries from call list

correct it there if necessary.

after confirmation.

Easy access to the call lists from the standby mode.

Duration/charges

You can display the charge details and the duration of calls as you speak, as well as setting a unit limit for outgoing calls.

Display

§Menu§

After you have made the charge detail settings, you can display the call duration/charge details for the following call types or you can display the credit balance.

Last call All outgoing calls All incom. calls Remain. units

Select a call type.

When displayed, you can:

Records

Duration/charges

§Select§ Display the data.

§Reset§ Clear display.

§OK§ End display.

Charge settings

§Menu§

Currency

(PIN 2 query) Enter the currency in which the

charge details are to be shown.

Records

Charge settings

Personal rate

(PIN 2 query) Enter the charges per unit/period.

A/c limit

(PIN 2 query) Special SIM cards allow you or the

service provider to define a credit/ period after which the phone is blocked for outgoing calls.

§Change§ Enter the number of

units and confirm with §OK .

Then confirm the credit or reset the counter. The display of Prepaid cards may vary depending on the service provider.

All calls

Switch between the displays.

Incoming calls

If your network supports charge detail display, the current units are displayed.

If you have set charge details per unit, the costs incurred are displayed.

Special registration may be necessary for this service.

Auto display

Call duration/charges are automatically displayed after each call.

~ ~

Divert

You can set the conditions for which calls are diverted to your mailbox or other numbers.

§Menu§ÎDivert

Set divert:

The most common condition for forwarding is:

Unanswered

§Menu§ÎDivert

Select Unanswered.

§Select§ Press.

Set Select.

Enter the phone number

to which a call will be diverted (if not done already)

select the phone number

from the Phonebook or from the §Mailbox§. Confirm with:

After a short pause, the

OK§

setting is confirmed by the network.

Unanswered

This setting covers the most important conditions (see also below):

Not reachable, No reply, Busy

All calls

All calls are diverted.

Symbol in the top line on

the display in standby mode.

Spec. divert

Not reachable

Divert if the phone is switched off or out of range.

No reply

A call is only diverted after a short delay (depends on the network). The period can be set by the user to a maximum of 30 seconds in 5 second intervals.

Busy

Divert if a call is in progress.

Exception: If Call waiting is activated (p. 61), you will hear the call waiting tone (p. 14) during a call.

Divert

Status check

You can check the current divert status for all conditions.

After a short pause, the current information is transmitted by the network and displayed.

^ _

Condition set.

Not set.

Display if status is unknown (on a new SIM card for example).

Clear all

All set diversions are cleared.

To check or delete a certain condition: First select the condition.

§Select§ Press.

Check status

Delete Select.

Note that the divert is stored in the network and not in the phone (when the SIM card is changed for example).

Reactivate divert

The last divert has been stored. Proceed as with Set divert: The stored number is displayed.

Confirm the number.

Edit phone number

Proceed as with "Set Divert". When the stored number is displayed:

§Delete§ Delete the phone number.

Enter new number and confirm.

Clock

§Menu§ÎClock

select a function:

Alarm clock

Use this function to set a single time for the alarm call. The alarm sounds even when the phone is switched off.

§On/off§ Switch the alarm on

and o ff.

Setting

§Change§ Display the set time and

§Change§ Set the days for the alarm

date for the alarm call.

Set the time for the alarm call (hh:mm).

Navigate to the days.

call.

Confirm settings.

OK§

Alarm clock active

(display in standby mode).

Time/date

The clock must be set correctly once at start-up.

§Change§ Press.

First date

(day/month/year), then time (24 hours including seconds).

Format date

Setting of the date format:

DD.MM.YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY

Auto display

The time display can be switched on and off.

Auto phone off

The phone switches off each day at the set time.

Activate:

§Clock§ Press.

Enter the time

(24 h clock).

§OK§ Confirm.

Deactivate:

§Manual§ Press.

§OK§ Confirm.

If the battery is removed for more than about 30 seconds, the clock must be reset.

Profiles

If a profile is used, several settings are made with one function.

• Three profiles are standard with default settings, they can be changed however:

Normal envi., Quiet environ., Noisy environ.

• You may set two personal profiles individually (<No Title>).

• The special profile Aircraft mode is fixed and cannot be changed (p. 52).

If the phone is used by several people, they can each activate their own settings by selecting their personal profile.

Activate

§Menu§ÎProfiles

Select default profile or a

personal profile.

§Activate§ Activate the profile.

Normal envi.

Quiet environ.

Noisy environ.

Activate Options

Highlights the active

profile.

Setup

Edit a default profile or create a new personal profile:

Select profile.

§Options§ Open menu.

Change settings

The list of available functions is displayed:

Ringer setting p. 55 Vol ume p. 55 Melodies p. 55 Call screening p. 55 Silent alert p. 55 Key tones p. 56 Info tones p. 56 Illumination p. 57 Big letters p. 57 Bitmap style p. 57

When you have finished setting a function you return to the profile menu where you can change a further setting.

Profiles-Menu

§Options§ Open menu.

Activate Activate profile. Change set-

tings Copy from Copy settings from another

Rename Rename personal profile.

Select.

Change profile settings.

profile.

§Menu§ÎProfiles

Profiles

Aircraft mode

The alarm clock is deactivated. The phone will be switched off when you select this profile. It is not possible to modify this profile.

Activate

§Menu§

§Activate§ Activate the profile.

Normal operation

The next time you switch on the phone and return to normal operation the default profile Normal envi. will be activated.

Profiles

Scroll to Aircraft mode.

A security prompt must be confirmed.

The phone switches it-

self off automatically.

Fast access key

The left soft key and the keys 2 to 9 (speed dialling numbers) can each be assigned an important phone number or a function. The phone number can then be dialled or the function can be started at the touch of a button.

A function may already have been programmed on the lef soft key by your service provider (e.g. access to " es"). It may not be possible to modify this key assignment.

The soft key may sometimes be replaced

/h to access a new message.

with

Key assignments available:

• Internet ................................ p. 35

• Phone number ..................... p. 18

• Alarm clock .......................... p. 50

• New SMS ............................ p. 29

• Illumination ..........................p. 57

• Hide ID................................. p. 61

• Games ................................. p. 40

• Missed calls.........................p. 46

• Calls received ......................p. 46

• Inbox (SMS) ......................... p. 28

• Outbox (SMS) ...................... p. 28

• Call screening ......................p. 55

SIM servic-

Left soft key

The left soft key can be used for fast access.

Change

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(Service provider)

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Internet Menu

§Internet§ Press briefly.

§Change§ Scroll to the application in

the list.

• Assign the new application (e.g.

New SMS) to the soft key.

• Special case Phone number. Pick

out a name from the Phonebook (e.g. "Carol") to assign to the soft key.

§Select§ Confirm setting.

Apply

The setting "Carol" is used here only as an example.

§Carol§ Hold down.

Fast access key

Speed dialling keys

Digit keys 2 to 9 can be used as speed dialling numbers for fast access. For available key assignments, see p. 53.

The following key is reserved:

= mailbox number (p. 43)

Change

In standby mode:

Press digit key (2-9).

If the key is not assigned:

§Set§ Press.

§New SMS§ Press briefly (if, for exam-

§Change§ Scroll to application in the

ple, New SMS is assigned).

list. Special case phone num-

ber. Select a name from

the Phonebook for assignment to the key.

Special case Internet. Scroll to an URL in the bookmark list for assignment to the key.

§Select§ Confirm setting.

Apply

Select a stored phone number or start a stored application (e.g. Games).

In standby mode:

Press.

The assignment of digit key 2 is displayed instead of the left soft key, e.g.:

§New SMS§ Hold down

or simply

hold down.

Audio

You can set the tones that sound in specific situations to suit your particular tastes.

§Menu§ÎAudio

select a function:

Ringer setting

Activate/deactivate the ringer or reduce it to a short beep.

Beep is active.

)

Ringer is deactivated.

In standby mode: activate, deactivate also with:

Hold down.

Volume

You can set the volume for each area.

Select the range:

Any call Alarm clock Messages Cell broadcast

If two separate phone numbers are registered for your phone you can set different volumes for them (p. 59).

Set volume.

§OK§ Confirm.

Displays rising volume.

Ring tones

For the ranges/functions listed below you can choose from 20 ring tones already stored in the phone and from four own ring tones (Individual 1 to 4).

Select range:

Compose/load individual ring tones with SMS (p. 42).

Call screening

Only calls from numbers that are in the Phonebook or in a predefined group are signalled audibly or by the trembler. Other calls are merely displayed. If you do not accept these calls, they are diverted to your mailbox (if set, p. 48).

(

Calls

Group calls Other calls Alarm clock Messages Cell broadcast

Choose ring tone.

§OK§ Confirm.

Displayed when activated.

Audio

Silent alert

To avoid being disturbed by the ringer, you can activate the trembler instead. It can also be activated in addition to the ringer (e.g. in noisy environments). The trembler is deactivated when the battery is being charged.

Key tones

Set the acoustic key tone:

Click or Tone or Silent

Minute beep

During the call you hear a beep after every minute as a reminder of the time elapsed.

Info tones

Set service and alarm tones:

§Select§ On or Off.

Edit On and Extended.

Setup

§Menu§ÎSetup

Select a function.

Language

§Menu§ÎSetupÎLanguage

Set the language of the display texts. When "automatic" is set the language of your service provider is used. If a language that you do not understand happens to be set, the phone can be reset to the language of your service provider with the following input:

#0000#

Display

§Menu§ÎSetupÎDisplay

Select a function.

Own greeting

The greeting is displayed when you switch on the phone.

§Edit§ Activate and deactivate.

Delete old message and

compose new message.

§OK§ Confirm changes.

Screensaver

The screensaver shows a graphic on the display once a user-definable time has elapsed. An incoming call and any key press ends the function.

Receive and save screensaver as for receive and save logo, see right.

You will find screensavers at:

www.my-siemens.com/screensaver

You have the following options:

• Activate/deactivate the function.

• Set style: Graphic, analogue clock

• Load graphic via Bitmap viewer.

• Test Screensaver.

• Set period after which the screensaver starts.

• Activate password query as a security setting.

Illumination

The display illumination can be switched on and off (switching it off increases the standby time).

Big letters

You can choose between two font sizes for the display.

Contrast

Setting of the display contrast.

Bitmap style

Select between two animations that are shown in different situations, e.g. when entering a PIN.

Setup

§Menu§ÎSetup

Select a function.

Status

§Menu§ÎSetupÎStatus

Select a function.

Fact. settings

The phone is reset to the default values i.e. the factory settings (does not apply to SIM card and network settings):

# 9 9 9 9 #

Phone identity

The phone identity number (IMEI) is displayed. This information can be helpful for customer service.

Fast search

When this function is active, network reconnection is speeded up (standby time is reduced).

T9 input

§Menu§ÎSetupÎT9 input

Select a function.

T9 preferred

Activate intelligent text entry or deactivate it.

Security

The phone and SIM card are protected against misuse by several security codes and should be treated with the same care as a cheque guarantee card.

§Menu§ÎSetupÎSecurity

select a function:

PIN control, Change PIN, Change PIN2, Change phonecode

(p. 11)

Babysitter

(Phonecode protected)

Only one number can be dialled. Hold down the right soft key on the outside

right (p. 17).

This SIM only

(Phonecode protected)

Your phone is prevented from being operated with a different SIM card.

Input language

Select language in which the message is to be composed.

Setup

Network

§Menu§ÎSetupÎNetwork

select a function:

Line

This function is only displayed if it is supported by your service provider. Two independent phone numbers must be registered on the phone.

Select

Select the currently used phone number.

Special settings can be made for each phone number (e.g. melody, call divert etc). Switch to the required phone number first. To switch the phone number/line (in standby mode):

Lock line

(Phonecode protected)

You may limit usage to one phone number.

Display the active phone number.

Press.

§Line 1§ Press.

Configuration

Network info

The list of GSM networks currently available is shown.

Indicates forbidden serv-

ice providers (depending on SIM card).

Choose netwrk

The network search is restarted. This is useful if you are not on your home network or want to register on a dif- ferent network. The network info list is rebuilt when Auto network is set.

Auto network

Activate or deactivate, see also "Choose netwrk" above.

If "Automatic network" is activated, the next network is dialled in the order of your "preferred service providers". Otherwise a different network can be selected manually from the list of available GSM networks.

Net operator

A list of all known GSM Networks worldwide is displayed with the current codes.

Band selection

Select either GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

Setup

§Menu§ÎSetupÎNetwork

select a function:

Pref. network

The service providers you prefer after your home service provider are displayed in this list (e.g. if there are several service providers that differ in price).

If the signal strength of your preferred network is not strong enough when you switch the phone on, the phone may log on to another network. This can change when the telephone is next switched on or if you manually select another network (p. 59).

Your service provider is displayed.

§List§ Display list of preferred

networks.

Create new entry:

• Select empty line, press §Entry§,

then select an entry from the list of service providers and confirm it.

Change/delete entry:

• Select an entry, press §Change§

then select another entry from the list of service providers and confirm it.

or press §Delete§.

Barrings

Barring restricts the use of your SIM card (not supported by all service providers). You need a 4 digit password that your service provider supplies you. You may need to be registered separately for each barring.

All outgoing

All outgoing calls except emergency number 112 and 999 are barred.

Outgo internat

Only national calls can be made.

Out.int.x home

International calls are not permitted. However you can make calls to your home country when abroad.

All incoming

The phone is barred for all incoming calls (the forwarding of all calls to the mailbox offers a similar effect).

When roaming

You do not receive calls when you are outside your home network. This means that no charges are incurred for incoming calls.

Status check

The following info can be displayed after a status check:

^ _

Clear all

All barrings are cleared.

Barring set.

Barring not set.

Status unknown (e.g. new SIM card).

Setup

During a call

§Menu§ÎSetupÎDuring a call

then select a function:

Call waiting

If you are registered for this service you can check whether it is set, and you can activate or deactivate it (p. 14).

Hide ID

When you make a call, your number may be displayed on the recipient's display (depending on the service providers).

To suppress this display, you may activate the "Conceal ID" mode for the next call or for all subsequent calls. You may need to register separately with your service provider for these functions.

Headset

§Menu§ÎSetup

If an original Siemens Headset (p. 69) is used the profile is activated automatically as soon as the headset is plugged in.

User-definable settings

Auto answer

(factory default: off)

Calls are automatically accepted after a few seconds (except where the ringing tone is switched off or set to beep). You should therefore be wearing the headset.

Unwanted listening-in is possible!

Automatic setting

Accept call with the Call key or PTT key (Push To Talk) when the key lock is activated.

Automatic answer

If you fail to notice an incoming call there is a risk that it may be overheard by others.

Setup

Car Kit

§Menu§ÎSetupÎCar Kit

If an original Siemens Car Kit is used the profile is activated automatically as soon as the phone is inserted into the cradle.

The Car Kit must be plugged into the cigarette lighter and not connected directly to the battery.

User-definable settings

Auto answer

(factory default: off)

Calls are accepted automatically after a few seconds.

Unwanted listening-in is possible!

Indication on the display.

Switch between the phone and Car Kit Portable

Switch to headset during a call

(if the phone is connected to the Car Kit Portable).

Auto off

(factory default: 2 hours)

The phone is powered by the car's power supply. The time between switching off the ignition and deactivation of the phone can be adjusted.

Automatic settings

• Permanent illumination: Switched on,

• Auto key lock: Switched off,

• Charge the phone battery,

• Automatically activate CarKit, when the phone is inserted.

Display symbols (selection)

Display indicators

< Strength of incoming signal.

e Charging completed. b

Battery indicator.

All calls are diverted.

Ringer off.

Short ringer (beep) only.

)

Ringer only if caller is stored in the

(

Phonebook.

Alarm is set.

Alarm clock active.

Key lock active.

]

*!* Transmission unencrypted.

Phone numbers/names: On the SIM card.

In the phone memory.

On the SIM card

(PIN 2 protected).

No network access.

= Line 1 active (of 2 lines).

Function active.

Unknown network function.

Phonebook.

abc/Abc Indicates whether upper or lower-

case letters are active.

T9Text input with T9.

WAP Offline.

WAP Online.

WAP No network.

Headset mode.

Loudspeaker Car Kit.

Auto talk feature on.

Bitmap.

Ring tone.

Soft keys

Message received.

Voice mail received.

Unanswered call.

SIM memory full.

Store in Phonebook.

Retrieve from Phonebook.

SIM services.

Switch Car Kit Portable.

T9 word selection.

Questions & Answers

If you have any questions about using your phone, visit us at www.my-siemens.com/customercare anytime. In addition we have listed some frequently asked questions and answers below.

Question Possible causes Possible solution

Phone cannot be switched on.

Standby time too short.

Charging error (charge icon not displayed).

SIM error. SIM card not correctly inserted. Make sure that the SIM card is correctly inserted (p. 6).

On/Off key not pressed long enough.

Flat battery. Charge battery. Check charging indicator in the display.

Battery contacts dirty. Clean contacts.

See also below under: “charging error"

Speed search active. Deactivate speed search (p. 58).

Display illumination on. Switch off display illumination (p. 57).

Battery totally discharged. 1) Plug in charger cable.

Temperature out of range: 5 °C to 40 °C

Contact problem. Check power supply and connection to the phone.

No mains voltage. Plug in to a different socket or check voltage.

Wrong charger. Only use original Siemens accessories.

Battery fault. Replace battery.

SIM card contacts dirty. Clean the SIM card with a dry cloth.

SIM card with wrong voltage. Use 3 V SIM cards only.

SIM card damaged (e.g. broken). Inspect the damage. Return the SIM card to service

Press On/Off key for at least two seconds.

2) Wait up to 2 hours until the charge icon is displayed.

3) Charge battery as usual.

Make sure the ambient temperature is right, wait a while, then recharge.

Check battery contacts and device interface, clean them if necessary, then insert battery again.

provider.

Questions & Answers

Question Possible causes Possible solution

No connection to network.

Phone loses network.

Calls not possible. 2nd line set. Set line 1

Certain uses of the phone not possible.

Entries cannot be made in Phonebook.

Voice mail does not work.

SMS (text message)

flashes.

Function cannot be set.

Charge counter does not work.

Signal weak. Move higher, to a window or open space. Outside GSM range. Check service provider coverage map. SIM card not valid. Reclaim at the service provider. New network not authorised. Try manual selection or select a different network

Network barring is set. Check barrings (p. 59). Network overloaded. Try again later. Signal too weak. Reconnection to another service provider is automatic

New SIM card inserted. Check for new restrictions. Charge limit reached. Reset limit with PIN 2 (p. 58). Credit used up. Load credit. Call restrictions are set. Barrings may have been set by your service provider.

Phonebook is full. Delete entries in Phonebook (p. 20).

Call divert to the mailbox not set.

SMS memory full. Delete messages (SMS) to make room (p. 28).

Not supported by your service provider or registration required.

Charge pulse not transmitted. Contact your Service Provider.

(p. 59).

(p. 59). Switching the phone on and off may speed this up.

(p. 59).

Check barrings (p. 59).

Set call divert to the mailbox (p. 43).

Contact your Service Provider.

Questions & Answers

Question Possible causes Possible solution

Message cannot be sent.

PIN error/ PIN 2 error.

Phone code error. Three wrong entries. Contact Siemens Service (p. 67). Service provider code

error. Too few/too many

menu entries.

Service provider does not support this service.

Phone number of the service centre is not set or is wrong.

SIM card contract does not support this service.

Service centre overloaded. Repeat message. Addressee does not have a compatible

phone. Three wrong entries. Enter the PUK (MASTER PIN) provided with

No authorisation for this service. Contact your Service Provider.

Functions may have been added or removed by the service provider via the SIM card.

Check with your Service Provider.

Set service centre (p. 34).

Contact your Service Provider.

Check.

the SIM card according to the instructions. If the PUK (MASTER PIN) has been lost, contact your service provider.

Check with your Service Provider.

Damage

Severe shock. Remove battery and SIM and insert them again. Do not dismantle the phone. Phone became wet. Remove battery and SIM card. Dry immediately with cloth, do not heat.

Dry connector contacts thoroughly. Stand unit upright in an air current. Do not dismantle the phone.

Reset settings to the factory default:

# 9 9 9 9 #

Siemens Service

Simple, straightforward support for technical and operational queries is available from our online support service on the Internet: www.my-siemens.com/customercare or in the "Questions & Answers" section (p.

64) of this User Guide.

If repair work is necessary, please contact one of our service centres:

Abu Dhabi ..........................................0 26 42 38 00

Argentina ...................................... 0 80 08 88 98 78

Australia...........................................18 00 62 24 14

Austria .............................................05 17 07 50 04

Bahrain.......................................................40 42 34

Bangladesh........................................ 0 17 52 74 47

Belgium..............................................0 78 15 22 21

Bosnia Herzegovina ........................... 0 33 27 66 49

Brazil ............................................. 0 80 07 07 12 48

Brunei....................................................02 43 08 01

Bulgaria................................................. 02 73 94 88

Cambodia.............................................. 12 80 05 00

Canada..........................................1 88 87 77 02 11

China............................................. 0 21 50 31 81 49

Croatia ...............................................0 16 10 53 81

Czech Republic................................. 02 33 03 27 27

Denmark ...............................................35 25 86 00

Dubai..................................................0 43 96 64 33

Egypt..................................................0 23 33 41 11

Estonia ..................................................06 30 47 97

Finland..............................................09 22 94 37 00

France .............................................. 01 56 38 42 00

Germany * ....................................0 18 05 33 32 26

Greece...........................................0 80 11 11 11 16

Hong Kong ............................................28 61 11 18

Hungary ...........................................06 14 71 24 44

Iceland ....................................................5 11 30 00

India ..........................................01 13 73 85 89 - 98

Indonesia ......................................0 21 46 82 60 81

Ireland.............................................. 18 50 77 72 77

Italy .................................................. 02 66 76 44 00

Ivory Coast............................................80 00 03 33

Jordan................................................0 64 39 86 42

Kenya.........................................................72 37 17

Kuwait.....................................................2 45 41 78

Latvia.......................................................7 50 11 14

Lebanon.................................................01 44 30 43

Libya.................................................02 13 50 28 82

Lithuania.............................................8 22 74 20 10

Luxembourg.......................................... 43 84 33 99

Macedonia ............................................02 13 14 84

Malaysia...........................................03 21 63 11 18

Malta......................................00 35 32 14 94 06 32

Mauritius.................................................2 11 62 13

Morocco ................................................22 66 92 32

Netherlands ..................................0 90 03 33 31 00

New Zealand....................................08 00 27 43 63

Norway..................................................22 70 84 00

Oman..........................................................79 10 12

Pakistan............................................02 15 66 22 00

Philippines ..........................................0 27 57 11 18

Poland...............................................08 01 30 00 30

Portugal..............................................8 00 85 32 04

Qatar .....................................................04 32 20 10

Romania .............................................0 12 04 60 00

Russia...............................................09 57 37 29 52

Saudi Arabia.......................................0 22 26 00 43

Serbia...............................................01 13 22 84 85

Singapore..............................................62 27 11 18

Slovak Republic................................02 59 68 22 66

Slovenia..............................................0 14 74 63 36

South Africa .....................................08 60 10 11 57

Spain ..................................................9 02 11 50 61

Sweden ..............................................0 87 50 99 11

Switzerland ......................................08 48 21 20 00

Taiwan..............................................02 25 18 65 04

Thailand..............................................0 22 68 11 18

Tunisia................................................0 71 86 19 02

Turkey............................................0 21 65 79 71 00

Ukraine..........................................8 80 05 01 00 00

United Arab Emirates.........................0 43 31 95 78

United Kingdom.............................0 87 05 33 44 11

USA ...............................................1 88 87 77 02 11

Vietnam.................................................45 63 22 44

Zimbabwe .............................................04 36 94 24

* 0.12 Euro/Minute

Specifications/maintenance

Declaration of conformity

Siemens Information and Communication mobile hereby declares that the phone described in this user guide is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE).

The declaration of conformity (DoC) concerned has been signed. Please call the company hotline if you require a copy of the original.

Technical data

GSM class: 4 (2 Watt) Frequency range: 880 - 960 MHz

GSM class: 1 (1 Watt) Frequency range: 1.710 - 1.880 MHz

Weight: 97 g Dimensions: 109 x 46 x 23 mm

(85 ccm) Operating voltage: 3.6 Volt Operating

temperature: - 10 °C to 55 °C Standby time: 60 h - 250 h Talk time: 100 min - 300 min SIM card: 3.0 Volt SAR: 0.98 W/kg* *This applies to the phone together with the

front and back covers and keyboard supplied with the phone.

Maintenance tips

• The SIM card should be treated with the same care as a cheque guarantee card. Do not bend or scratch it or expose it to static electricity.

• Clean the card with a damp cloth or an anti-static wipe without chemical cleaning agents.

• Protect the phone from moisture and shocks. Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight.

• Remove the battery if you are not going to use the phone for extended periods of time (more than one month).

• Quality declaration for battery (p. 8).

Phone ID

You will need the following details if you lose your phone or SIM card. Please enter here the number of the SIM card (on the card):

..............................................................

15-digit serial number of the phone (under the battery):

..............................................................

Customer Service number of the service provider:

..............................................................

Lost phone

If you lose your phone and/or SIM card, contact your service provider immediately to prevent misuse.

Accessories

Basics

Li-Ion Battery (600mAh)

L36880-N4701-A112

Travel Charger

L36880-N4001-A103 (Euro) L36880-N4001-A104 (UK)

Desk Top Charger

L36880-N4501-A101 Enables simultaneous charging of the phone

battery and a spare battery.

Headset PTT

L36880-N4001-A123

Car Charger

L36880-N4001-A108

Mobile Holder

L36880-N4501-A102

Mobile Holder Antenna

L36880-N4501-A103 Mobile holder for connecting an outdoor an-

tenna. Ideal in combination with the Headset PTT or the Car Kit Portable.

Carry Set

L36880-N4701-A101 Features a belt clip and a clip for fastening

the phone to clothes or bags.

Basic Car Pack

L36880-N4501-A107 Allows handsfree talking and simultaneously

charges the mobile phone in the car.

CLIPit™ Covers

Exchangeable top and bottom shell.

• Silver Magenta L36880-N5111-A100

• Silver Lemon L36880-N5111-A101

• Silver Orange L36880-N5111-A102

• Silver Horizon L36880-N5111-A103

• Silver Forest L36880-N5111-A104

• Silver Earth L36880-N5111-A105

Carrying Cases

• Leather Holster L36880-N4001-A154

• Belt Case L36880-N4801-A116

• Neoprene Case L36880-N4001-A155

• Grip Case L36880-N4501-A132

• Loop Case L36880-N4501-A133

• Leather Case L36880-N4501-A131

• Shoulder Bag L36880-N4001-A149

You will find the my-CLIPit™ service, for personalising the front and back of your A50 with your own photos for example, at:

www.my-siemens.com/my-clipit

Car Solutions

Car Kit Portable

L36880-N3015-A117 Hands-free kit with integrated loudspeaker

and microphone and auto talk feature. Simply plug into the cigarette lighter socket. Ideal for mobility between vehicles.

Products can be obtained in specialist shops. Visit our online shop under:

Original Siemens accessories

www.siemens.com/ mobilestore

Personalisation

The A50 offers you numerous options for personalisation, i.e. individual configuration to suit your own specific tastes. For example you can have operator graphics as bitmaps * or screensavers sent via SMS to your mobile phone. SMS can also be used to send sounds as ring tones to your A50.

The Siemens City Portal offers numerous ring tones, screensavers and operator bitmaps*.

You will find the City Portal in the Internet under:

www.my-siemens.com/city

The portal also includes a list of countries where this service is available.

The following pages in the User Guide describe the relevant download process:

Ring tones ............................ p. 55

Screensaver.......................... p. 57

Operator bitmaps* ............... p. 57

* An operator bitmap is a graphic which can be loaded into the display of the mobile telephone in place of the network operator designation and will appear there permanently. This graphic is however linked to the network of the operator concerned and is not usually displayed during roaming (e.g. when you are logged on abroad to the network of another provider).

In addition you can choose another colour for the top or bottom cover or even use a personal photo in JPEG format to make your A50 unique. To make it easier for you to do this, you can choose one of a number of templates that best suits your requirements. Naturally you can also create the front and back of your mobile telephone entirely as you wish.

If you want to load another dictionary (T9 language version) to make it easier to write SMS messages in another language, you will find a large choice of dictionaries for downloading via the internet as well as the relevant installation notes at:

www.my-siemens.com/t9

SAR (European Union)

THIS PHONE MEETS THE EU REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.

Your mobile phone A50 is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy recommended by The Council of the European Union. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines were developed by independent scientific organisations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The limits include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit recommended by The Council of the European Union is 2.0 W/kg.* Tests for SAR have been conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the

closer you are to a base station antenna, the lower the power output.

Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, compliance with the European R&TTE directive must be shown. This directive includes as one essential requirement the protection of the health and the safety for the user and any other person. The highest SAR value for this model phone A50 when tested for compliance against the standard was

0.98 W/kg. While there may be dif-

ferences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the EU requirements for RF exposure.

* The SAR limit for mobile phones used by the

public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of tissue. The limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. SAR values may vary depending on national reporting requirements and the network band. For SAR information in other regions please look under product information at

www.my-siemens.com

SAR (international)

THIS PHONE MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.

Your mobile phone A50 is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) recommended by international guidelines (ICNIRP). These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines were developed by independent scientific organisations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is

2.0 W/kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a base station, the

lower the power output of the phone.

The highest SAR value for this model phone A50 when tested for use at the ear is 0.98 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the relevant international guidelines for RF exposure.

The SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of body tissue. The guidelines incorporate a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. SAR values may vary depending on national reporting requirements and the network band. For SAR information in other regions please look under product information at

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Index

Accessories ............................... 69

Aircraft mode ............................. 52

Alarm clock ................................ 50

All calls (divert) .......................... 48

All incoming calls ....................... 47

All outgoing calls ....................... 47

Allow only

Answering service (external) ..... 43

Audio ......................................... 55

Auto answer (in the car) ............ 61

Auto display (CB) ....................... 44

Auto display (time/date) ............. 50

Auto network ............................. 59

Auto redial ................................. 13

Automatic switch off

(telephone) ................................ 50

............................. 58

Babysitter ............................ 17, 58

Balloon Shooter (Game) ............ 40

Band selection ........................... 59

Beep, ringer ............................... 55

Big letters .................................. 57

Bitmap style .............................. 57

Bitmap viewer ........................... 41

Bitmap, load .............................. 41

Bottom cover ............................. 69

Browser (WAP) .......................... 36

Call

accept/end ............................. 12

charges .................................. 47

holding ................................... 15

menu ..................................... 16

not possible ........................... 10

reject ...................................... 14

several simultaneously .......... 14

Call back .................................... 13

Call divert ................................... 48

Call lists ..................................... 46

Call screening ............................ 55

Call to group .............................. 23

Call transfer ............................... 15

Call waiting ................................ 61

Calling faces .............................. 26

Calling symbol ........................... 26

Calls dialled (call list) .................. 46

Calls missed (call list) ................. 46

Calls received ............................ 46

Car kit accessories ..................... 62

Car solutions .............................. 69

Casing

changing .................................. 5

CB languages ............................. 45

CB services ................................ 44

Change phonecode .................... 58

Change PIN ................................ 58

Change PIN2 .............................. 58

Charge display ........................... 47

Charge settings

A/c limit .................................. 47

All calls ................................... 47

Auto display ........................... 47

Currency ................................ 47

Incoming calls ........................ 47

Personal rate .......................... 47

Charging (battery) ........................ 7

Choose melody .......................... 55

Choose network ........................ 59

City Portal .................................. 70

Clear all (divert) .......................... 49

CLIPit ......................................... 69

CLIPit™ Covers ...................... 5, 69

changing .................................. 5

Clock .......................................... 50

Codes ........................................ 11

Conceal ID ................................. 61

Conference ................................ 15

Confidential numbers .......... 11, 58

Index

Configuration (network) ............. 59

Connection (2nd phone number) 59

Connection, select ..................... 59

Contrast (display) ....................... 57

Control codes (DTMF) ......... 16, 25

Date format ............................... 50

Display

big letters ............................... 57

contrast .................................. 57

settings .................................. 57

Display symbols ........................ 63

Divert ......................................... 48

Download ............................ 39, 70

DTMF tones .............................. 16

During a call (Setup) .................. 61

E-mail via SMS .......................... 34

Emergency call .......................... 10

Erase records ............................ 46

Factory settings ......................... 58

Fast access ................................ 53

Fast search (network) ................ 58

Fax via SMS ............................... 34

Games ....................................... 40

Getting started ............................ 6

Greeting ..................................... 57

Handset volume ........................ 14

Headset ..................................... 61

Holding a call ............................. 15

Home network .......................... 59

Homepage (Internet) ................. 35

Illumination ................................ 57

IMEI number .............................. 58

Information services (CB) .......... 44

Information tones ...................... 56

Input language ........................... 58

International prefix ..................... 12

Internet (WAP) ........................... 35

Key tone .................................... 56

Language (display) ..................... 57

Last call ...................................... 47

Limit (charge) ............................. 47

Loss of phone, SIM card ........... 68

Mailbox ...................................... 43

Maintenance of the phone ......... 68

Melody Manager ....................... 42

Melody, choose ......................... 55

control ...................................... 9

speed dialling ......................... 54

Message (SMS) ......................... 27

Microphone on/off ............... 16, 24

my-CLIPit™ ................................ 69

Net operator .............................. 59

Network

fast search ............................. 58

Index

Network barring ......................... 60

All incoming ........................... 60

All outgoing ............................ 60

Clear all .................................. 60

Outgoing international ........... 60

Outgoing international

without home ........................ 60

Status check .......................... 60

When roaming ....................... 60

Network info. ............................. 59

New SMS .................................. 29

Noisy environ. (profile) ............... 51

Norm. environ. (profile) .............. 51

Operating times ........................... 7

Operator bitmaps ...................... 70

Outbox (SMS) ............................ 28

Overview (Phone) ........................ 4

Own numbers ........................... 18

Phone (Overview) ........................ 4

Phone identity number (IMEI) .... 58

Phone memory .......................... 24

Phonebook

call entry ................................ 20

group ..................................... 21

input aid ................................. 18

insert picture .......................... 26

new entry .............................. 18

store control code (DTMF) ..... 25

Phonecode ................................ 11

Picture & sound ......................... 30

change ................................... 11

enter ...................................... 10

error ....................................... 66

PIN 2 .......................................... 11

PIN control ................................. 58

Predefined text .......................... 30

Preferred network ..................... 60

Prefix ......................................... 12

Prevent new SIM ...................... 58

Profiles ...................................... 51

PUK ........................................... 11

Quality declaration for battery ..... 8

Quiet environ. (profile) ............... 51

Read new CB ............................ 44

Record number ......................... 25

Redial ........................................ 13

Remain. units ............................ 47

Reminder ................................... 13

Ring tone ................................... 55

Ringer

deactivate .............................. 55

setting ................................... 55

Safety precautions ...................... 3

Screensaver .............................. 57

Second phone number .............. 59

Security ............................... 11, 59

Service centre ........................... 34

Setup

network ................................. 59

Setup (games) ........................... 40

Setup (profile) ............................ 51

Siemens Service ....................... 67

Silent alert ................................. 56

SIM services ....................... 10, 45

Index

SMS

capacity .................................. 28

delivery confirmation ............. 28

insert picture .................... 29, 30

setup ...................................... 34

status report .......................... 34

T9 input .................................. 29

to group ................................. 22

Soft keys

function .................................... 9

set .......................................... 53

SOS ........................................... 10

Special characters ............... 19, 31

Specific divert

Busy ....................................... 48

No reply ................................. 48

Unreachable ........................... 48

Speed dialling numbers ............. 54

Stack Attack (Game) .................. 40

Standby mode ........................... 10

Standby time ............................... 7

Status ........................................ 58

Status check (divert) .................. 49

Swapping ................................... 14

Switching off phone .................. 10

Switching on phone ................... 10

Symbols ..................................... 63

activate, deactivate ................ 29

text entry ............................... 31

T9 input ..................................... 58

T9 preferred ............................... 58

Technical data ............................ 68

Text entry ............................ 19, 31

Text message ............................ 27

Text message (SMS) ................. 27

Time/charge ............................... 47

Time/date .................................. 50

Top cover .................................. 69

Topic index (CB) ........................ 45

Topic list (CB) ............................ 44

Troubleshooting ........................ 64

Unanswered calls (divert) .......... 48

Upper-, lowercase ......... 19, 31, 32

Validity period (SMS) ................. 34

Voice message .......................... 43

Volume (ringer) .......................... 55

WAP .......................................... 35

Internet access ...................... 35

profiles ................................... 37

setup ..................................... 37

Siemens A50 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety precautions

Overview of the phone

Getting Started

Insert SIM card/battery

Charge battery

General instructions

Switch on, off/PIN entry

Security

Making a phone call

Dialling with number keys

Swap/Conference

Send DTMF tones

Babysitter

Phonebook

<New entry>

Call/search for an entry

Group

Record no.:

Store control code

Picture

Message (SMS)

Read Messages

Inbox/Outbox

Compose a message

Predefined text

SMS to group

Picture & Sound (EMS)

Setup

Surf & fun

Internet (WAP)

Games

Bitmap viewer

Melodies

Voice message/Mailbox

Cell broadcast

Records

Missed calls

Calls received

Calls dialled

Duration/charges

Display

Divert

Clock

Alarm clock

Time/date

Format date

Auto display

Auto phone off

Profiles

Setup

Aircraft mode

Fast access key

Left soft key

Speed dialling keys

Audio

Ringer setting

Volume

Call screening

Silent alert

Key tones

Minute beep

Info tones

Setup

Language

Display

Status

T9 input

Security

Network

During a call

Headset

Car Kit

Display symbols (selection)

Questions & Answers

Siemens Service

Specifications/maintenance