Siemens M56, L55 User Manual

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Contents

See also Index at the end of this User Guide

Contents

Safety precautions ..................... 4

Safety Information ..................... 5

Antenna care ........................... 5

Phone operation ...................... 5

Electronic devices ..................... 6

SAR (Cell Phone Designation) .... 9

Overview of the phone ............ 11

Display symbols (selection) ..... 13

Getting started ......................... 15

Insert SIM card/battery ........... 15

Charge battery ....................... 16

Switch on, off / PIN entry ......... 17

Switching on for the first time 17

Standby mode ........................ 18

General instructions ................. 19

User guide ............................. 19

Menu controls ........................ 19

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Swapping between 2 calls ......26

Multi Party ..............................28

Babysitter ...............................29

Text entry ................................. 30

¯ Default book ........................34

Phonebook ................................35

<New entry> ..........................35

Call (search for an entry) .........36

Change entry ..........................36

0 Voice mail/mailbox .............38

Addressbook .............................39

<New entry> ..........................39

Change entry ..........................40

Call (search for an entry) .........41

Addressbook menu .................41

Voice dialing ...........................42

Groups ......................................43

Security .................................... 21

Codes .................................... 21

Preventing accidental

activation ............................... 22

My phone ................................. 23

Calling ...................................... 24

Dialing with number keys ....... 24

End call .................................. 24

Set volume ............................. 24

Redial previous numbers ........ 24

If the number is busy .............. 25

Accept call ............................. 25

Reject call .............................. 26

Speakerphone ........................ 26

See also Index at the end of this User Guide

- Call log ...................................44

- Durat/charges ........................45

0 SMS .....................................46

Writing and sending text

messages (SMS) .....................46

Picture&Sound .......................47

SMS to group ..........................48

Read SMS ..............................48

Ring tones, icons ... ................49

SMS archive ............................50

0 MMS ....................................51

Writing/sending MMS

messages ...............................51

Receive MMS ..........................54

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Read MMS .............................. 54

Contents

0 E-mail .................................. 57

Write/send e-mails .................. 57

Receive e-mail ........................ 58

Read new e-mail .................... 58

0Message profiles ............... 61

SMS profiles ........................... 61

MMS profile ........................... 62

E-mail settings ....................... 63

0 CB services .......................... 65

 Surf & fun ............................ 66

Internet browser (WAP) .......... 66

Games & more ....................... 69

@ Setup ................................. 72

Display ................................... 72

Tones/Alerts ........................... 74

Missed appointments .............98

Voice notes ............................99

Time zones ...........................100

. Extras ..................................101

Alarm clock ..........................101

Calculator .............................101

Currency conv ......................102

Stopwatch ............................103

Countdown .........................103

Camera (Accessories) ............104

Voice command ....................106

Remote synchronization .......107

SIM services (optional) ..........108

Fast access key ....................... 109

 File manager ....................111

Send... .....................................113

Dynamic Light ........................ 76

Keys ....................................... 77

Phone setup ........................... 77

Clock ..................................... 80

Connectivity ........................... 81

Security ................................. 84

Network ................................. 86

Accessories ............................ 88

Q Profiles ............................... 89

Favorites .................................. 91

® Organizer ........................... 92

Calendar ................................ 92

Alarm ..................................... 94

Tasks ..................................... 96

Notes ..................................... 97

Notes A-Z ................................114

Siemens Data Suite .................122

Questions & Answers ..............124

Customer care ........................127

Specifications .........................129

Exposure to radiofrequency

signals ..................................129

Technical data .....................129

Trademarks ..........................129

Care and maintenance ...........130

Accessories ............................. 131

U.S. FDA ..................................133

FCC/Industry Canada Notice ...139

Ten Driving Safety Tips ...........140

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Intellectual Property .............. 142

Battery quality statement ...... 143

Index ...................................... 144

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Safety precautions

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Information for parents

Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain the content and the hazards associated with using the phone to your children.

Remember to comply with legal requirements and local restrictions when using the phone. For example in airplanes, filling stations, hospitals or while driving.

Cell phones can interfere with the functioning of medical devices such as hearing aids or pacemakers. Keep at least 20 cm/9 inches between phone and pacemaker. When using the cell phone hold it to the ear which is further away from the pacemaker. For more information consult your physician.

Safety precautions

Only use original Siemens batteries (100 % mercury-free) and – charging devices. Otherwise you risk serious damage to health and property. The battery could explode, for instance.

You may only open the phone to replace the battery (100 % mercury-free), SIM card or MultiMediaCard. You must not open the battery under any circumstances. All other changes to this device are strictly prohibited and will invalidate the operating license.

The SIM card and MultiMediaCard may be removed. Caution! Small parts like this could be swallowed by young children.

The mains voltage specified on the power supply unit (Volt) must not be exceeded. Otherwise the charging device may be destroyed.

The ring tone (p. 75), info tones (p. 76) and handsfree talking are reproduced through the loudspeaker. Do not hold the phone to your ear when it rings or when you have switched on the handsfree function (p. 26). Otherwise you risk serious permanent damage to your hearing.

Important:

Please dispose of unwanted batteries and phones as permitted by the laws in your country.

The phone may cause interference in the vicinity of TV sets, radios and PCs.

Use Siemens original accessories only. This will avoid potential risks to health or property and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

Improper use will invalidate the warranty!

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Safety Information

Important

Read this information before using your wireless handheld phone.

As this mobile phone is equipped with a fixed (non-retractable) antenna, some paragraphs in the below text may not be applicable.

Antenna care

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.

Phone operation

Normal position

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Driving

Laws pertaining to the use of mobile phones while driving vary significantly from state-to-state and sometimes even from locality-tolocality within states. For example, some areas may allow persons to use their mobile phones only if they employ a hands-free device, and some areas may prohibit the use of mobile phones entirely. Accordingly, Siemens recommends that persons check the laws for the areas in which they drive or will be driving. For areas where the use of mobile phones while driving is permitted, Siemens encourages persons to use their phones responsibly and to employ hands-free devices. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:

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

Tips on efficient operation For your phone to operate most

efficiently:

• Extend your antenna fully (if applicable).

• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.

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

• Use hands-free operation, if available;

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call, if driving conditions so require.

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Safety Information

For vehicles equipped with Air Bags

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

Electronic devices

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

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturer’s Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (6”) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

• should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;

• should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;

• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference;

• should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider or your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

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

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

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Safety Information

facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities

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

Airplanes

FCC and Airline Regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Turn your phone OFF when requested by the airline.

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Potentially explosive atmospheres

Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include: fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

Check and comply with the policy of your airline regarding the use of your phone while the airplane is on the ground.

Blasting areas

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

Emergency calls (SOS)

Your wireless phone can be used to make emergency calls. You can make an emergency call from the main display screen. Enter the local emergency number such as 911 and then press the A key.

This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks, and user-programmed functions. Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, you should never rely

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solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (for example, medical emergencies). Remember – to make or receive any calls, the phone must be switched on and be used in a service area that has adequate signal strength. Emergency calls might not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers regarding their network features.

Always make certain that your phone is properly charged before attempting any emergency calls. If you allow your battery to discharge, you will be unable to receive or make calls, including emergency calls. You must then wait a few minutes after the charging begins to place any emergency calls.

Safety Information

When making an emergency call, remember to give all of the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your wireless phone might be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident, therefore you should not terminate the call until given permission to do so.

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SAR (Cell Phone Designation)

RF EXPOSURE /SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR) INFORMATION

THIS SIEMENS M56 PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS.

Your cell phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government and by Health Canada. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines were developed and confirmed by independent scientific organizations 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 cell phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit established by the FCC and by Health Canada is 1.6 W/kg**. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC and by Industry Canada with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified

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power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station, the lower the power output.

Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and the manufacturer must certify to the FCC and Industry Canada that it does not exceed the limit established by each government for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body), reported to the FCC and available for review by Industry Canada. The highest SAR value for this model phone when testest for use at the ear is

0.98 W/kg***

and when worn on the body

0.58 W/kg***

Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association (CTIA) web-site at www.phonefacts.net or the Cana- dian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) website www.cwta.ca.

SAR information on this Siemens M56 phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid

after searching on FCC ID PWX-M56.

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While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, all Siemens products meet the governmental requirements for safe RF exposure.

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For body worn operation, this

mobile phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Siemens accesory designated for this product or when used with a carry accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset at least 1.5 cm/0.59 in from the body. Use of other carry accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

SAR (Cell Phone Designation)

* The World Health Organization

(WHO, CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland), on the basis of the actual knowledge, does not see any necessity for special precautionary measures when using cell phones. Further information:

www.who.int/peh-emf, www.mmfai.org, www.my-siemens.com.

** averaged over 1 g of tissue. ***SAR values may vary depending

on national requirements and network bands. SAR information for different regions can be found at www.my-siemens.com

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Overview of the phone



c

Dial phone number/name displayed, take calls. Show last phone numbers dialed in standby mode.

d

• Switched off: hold down to switch on.

• During a conversation or in an application

(except for Surf &Fun): press briefly to finish.

• In menus: press briefly to go back a level. Hold down to return to standby mode.

• In standby mode: hold down to switch off phone.

Call key



On/Off/End key

e Control key

In lists and menus:

 Scroll up/down. 

Select function.

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

During a call:



In standby mode:

 

 

Menu level back.

Open call menu.

Voice control (hold down).

Open Addressbook/Phonebook.

Open menu.

GPRS info.

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Overview of the phone

c Integrated antenna

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

d Loudspeaker e Display icons

Signal strength/ GPRS available/ battery level.

f Soft keys

The current functions of these keys are shown in the bottom line of the display as

§text§/symbol (e.g. d).

g Input keys

Numbers, letters

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

h

• In standby mode: switch all audible signals on/off (except alarm).

• For incoming calls: only switch off ring tones.

i

In standby mode: switch key lock on/off.



Hold down

j Microphone

k Dynamic Light

Two LEDs on each side indicate different functions visually (set, p. 76).

l Device interface

Connection for charger, headset etc.

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Display symbols (selection)

Display symbols

2

; 7

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

®

0

Q

.



Signal strength.

Charging.

Battery charging status, e.g., 50 %.

Phonebook/Addressbook

Records

Surf & Fun

Organizer

Messages

Profiles

Extras

File system

Display symbols (selection)

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C,B

!

ABC/

Abc/abc

f

v

u

s

q







No network access.

Function activated/deactivated.

Phonebook/Addressbook.

Indicates whether upper or lowercase letters are active.

Text input with T9.

Activated and available.

Registered.

Temporarily interrupted.

GPRS download.

WAP online.

WAP via GPRS online.

WAP no network.

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Settings

All calls are forwarded.

Ringer off.

Short ring (beep) only.

Ringer only if caller is stored in Phonebook/Addressbook.

Alarm set.

Alarm clock activated.

Key lock activated.

Phone numbers/names:

On the SIM card

On the SIM card (PIN2 protected).

In the phone memory.

z

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Organizer/Extras symbols

H

I

J

K

N

L/

Depending on the service provider, some of the symbols shown here may vary from those in the phone.

Headset mode.

Auto answer feature on.

Memo.

Call.

Appointment.

Dictating mach./Voice memory.

Birthday.

Alarm clock/stopwatch.

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Soft keys

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c

R



Display symbols (selection)

Message received.

MMS received.

MMS notification received.

Voice mail received.

Data received.

Picture received.

Melody received.

Unanswered call.

Store in Phonebook/ Addressbook.



"

Retrieve from Phonebook/ Addressbook.

Change Phonebook/ Addressbook.

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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.

• Remove cover upwards in the direction of the arrow

n

n.

• Insert the battery sideways into the phone wards

p, then press down-

until it engages.

q

p

r

• To remove, press the retaining tab

r then lift the battery out.

• Insert the cover in the lower edge

until it engages.

t

, then press downwards

s

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• Insert the SIM card in the opening

with the contact area facing down- wards and push gently until it engages below the holder (make sure the angled corner is in the correct position

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).

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Additional information

Always switch off your phone before removing the battery!

Only 3V SIM cards are supported. Please contact your service provider if you have an older card.

Functions without SIM card .............p. 121

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Getting started

Charge battery

The battery is not fully charged when delivered. Plug charger cable into the bottom of the phone, plug power supply unit into a mains power socket and charge for at least two hours.

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Display when charging is in progress

; During charging.

Charging time

An empty battery is fully charged after about 2 hours. Charging is only possible within a temperature range of +41 °F –104 °F. If the temperature rises/falls 41 °F above/below this, the charge symbol flashes a warning. The mains voltage specified on the power supply unit must not be exceeded.

Charge symbol not visible

If the battery has been discharged fully the charge icon is not visible when the charger is plugged in. It will appear after up to two hours. In this case the battery is fully charged after 3–4 hours.

Only use the charger provided! Display while in service

Charge level display during operation (empty-full):

47:

A beep sounds when the battery is nearly empty. The battery level is only shown correctly during an unbroken charging/discharging cycle. You should therefore not remove the battery unnecessarily and where possible not finish the charging

process early.

Additional information

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

Operating time.................................p. 118

Outside your home network ............p. 118

Note

Your phone's display is delivered with a protective film. Remove this film before getting started. Electrostatic charging can in rare cases lead to discoloring at the edge of the display. This

will, however, disappear of its own accord after 10 minutes at the most.

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Switch on, off

PIN entry

Switch on, off / PIN entry

Switch on/off

Hold down On/Off/End key



Enter PIN

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



to switch on or off.

Enter the PIN using the number keys. The characters

****

ensure nobody can read your PIN on the display. Correct errors with §Clear§.

appear to

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Switching on for the first time

Time/date

The clock can be set to the right time once at start-up.

§Yes§ Press.



§OK§ Press. The time and date

First enter the date (day/ month/year), then the time (24 hours, including seconds).

are updated.

Please enter

your PIN:

* * * *

Clear OK

§OK§ Confirm entry with right

soft key. Logging on to the network will take a few seconds.

Additional information

Change PIN ......................................p. 21

Other network ................................... p. 86

SIM card problems.......................... p. 119

Clear SIM card barring ...................... p. 22

Time zones

Set the time zone for your area.



§Set§ ... and set.

Additional information

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

Additional clock settings ...................p. 80.

Select the required time zone from list ...

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Switch on, off / PIN entry

Phonebook or Addressbook

You can choose whether you want to use the Phonebook on the SIM card or the internal Addressbook as standard.

You can copy the SIM card Phonebook to the Addressbook on the phone. Please do not interrupt this pro-

cedure. During this time do not accept incoming calls. Follow instructions in

the display. To copy data on the SIM card at a

later time, highlight entries (see p. 116) and copy these with the function Copy into 9(Phonebook options menu, p. 36).

You can change the standard phonebook at any time (p. 34).

Emergency number (SOS)

Only to be used in real emergencies!

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).

Standby mode

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Signal strength.

2 Strong receive signal. 1 A weak signal reduces the

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

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

The left soft key may have different functions pre-assigned.



Additional information

SIM services (optional)............p. 108

P

Hold down the On/Off/End key to return to standby mode from any situation.

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General instructions

User guide

The following symbols are used to explain operation:



Enter numbers or letters.

On/Off/End key.









 

Call key.

Press the control key on the side indicated.

Soft keys

This corresponds to:

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§Menu§ Open menu.

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From standby mode: press

right soft key.

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§Menu§

Displays a soft-key function.

Function dependent on service provider, may require special registration.

Menu controls

The steps needed to reach a function are shown in a condensed form in this user guide, e. g. to display call list for missed calls:

§Menu§

-Calls missed

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

Messages 5

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Favorit. Select

Select Call log -.

Press top of control key.

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Call log 2

p

§Select§ Press.

q

¯-

®0Q

.

Favorit. Select

Press right soft key to open the

Call log submenu.

Call log 2-1

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Calls missed Calls received Calls dialed

General instructions

Calls missed



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@



s

Select

-

Office +55523765489 Carol

Scroll to the required entry.

Press control key at the bottom to scroll down.

Calls missed

-

+55523765489 Carol Service provider

View Options

§Select§ Press.

Press right soft key to open the

Calls missed list.

§View§ Press.

Press left soft key to show phone number with date, time and number of calls.

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01.06.2003 10:10 §5§

Carol

+55524765476

OK Options

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Security

Codes

The phone and SIM card are protected against misuse by several security codes.

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

PIN2

PUK PUK2

Phone code

§Menu§

Protects your SIM card (personal identification number).

This is needed to set the charge detail display and to access additional functions requiring special SIM cards.

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

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

@Security Codes Select function

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§Select§ Press.

 Enter PIN.

§OK§ Confirm input.

§Change§ Press.

§OK§ Confirm.

Change PIN

You can change the PIN to any 4 to 8 digit number you find easier to remember.

 Enter current PIN.

§OK§ Press.

§OK§ Enter new PIN.



,

§OK§ Repeat new PIN.



,

Change PIN2

(Display only if PIN2 is available). Proceed as with Change PIN.

PIN control

The PIN is usually requested each time the phone is switched on. You can deactivate this feature but you risk unauthorized use of the phone. Some service providers do not permit deactivating the control.

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§Menu§@Security

Security

Codes

Chg.phonecode

(Change phone code) You define the phone code

(4–8 digits) when you call up a phone-code protected function for the first time (e.g. Babysitter p. 29). It is then valid for all phone-code protected functions. Following the third unsuccessful attempt, access to the phone code and the functions that use it is denied. If this happens please contact Siemens Service (p. 127).

Preventing accidental activation

Even if PIN entry is deactivated (see p. 21), confirmation is required to switch on the phone.

This prevents the phone from being switched on accidentally, e. g. when carried in a pocket or while you are on an aircraft.



Hold down.

Please confirm switch on

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

Additional information

Screensaver...................................... p. 73

Keylock ............................................. p. 77

Further security settings.................... p. 84

OK Cancel

§OK§ Press. The phone switches

on.

§Cancel§ Press or take no action.

The switching-on operation is broken off.

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My phone

My phone Change your phone to match your

personal requirements.

Ring tones

Assign individual ring tones to caller groups or for special dates (p. 75).

Animations, screensavers, logos, applications

Adjust your phone in the following ways to give it a personal touch and make it just how you want it:

Animations

Choose a start-up and closing animation (p. 73) as well as a personal greeting (p. 73).

Screensaver

Choose an analog clock or a personal picture (p. 73).

(Provider) logo

Choose an individual picture (to be displayed in standby mode) (p. 73).

Background image

Choose your own permanent background image (p. 72).

Applications

Download your own applications from the Internet (p. 69).

Color scheme

Choose a color scheme for the entire service system (p. 72).

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Dynamic Light

Signal, for example, calls, incoming SMS or MMS with different LED flash rhythms on the side of your phone (p. 76).

Where do I get what?

You can order additional ring tones, logos and screensavers on the Internet and receive them by SMS/MMS:

www.my-siemens.com/ringtones www.my-siemens.com/logos www.my-siemens.com/screensaver www.my-siemens.com/animations

Or you can download them direct via WAP:

wap.my-siemens.com

Siemens City Portal

Further applications, games and services for your cell phone for your mobile phone (e.g. a Photo Logo Composer to create personal pictures for your Addressbook) can be found at:

www.my-siemens.com/city

The Siemens City Portal also provides a list of countries in which these services are available.

Favorites

Create your own menu with frequently used functions, phone numbers or WAP pages (p. 91).

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Calling

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Calling

Dialing with number keys

The phone must be switched on (standby mode).





Enter number (always with area code, if necessary with international dialing code).

Clear§

§

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

Press the Call key. The displayed phone number is dialed.

A short press clears

Redial previous numbers

To redial the phone number last called:

 Press Call key twice.

To redial other numbers that were dialed previously:

 Press the Call key once.



Pick out the required phone number from the list, then press ...

 ... to dial.

End call



Press 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.

Set volume



Use the control key (top) to start adjusting the volume (only possible during conversation).

 Set volume and confirm

with §OK§.

If a Car Kit is used, its volume setting will not affect the usual setting on the phone.

Additional information

 Save phone number in Address-

book/Phonebook .....................p. 35, p. 39

§Options§ Call lists............................p. 44

§Hold§.................................................p. 26

y menu§ Call menu.........................p. 28

§Forward§ Set divert .........................p. 77

§Speaker.§ Speakerphone................p. 26

Microphone off ..................................p. 28

Voice dialing......................................p. 42

Auto key lock.....................................p. 77

Phone number transmission off/on

(Hide ID)............................................p. 77

International dialing codes...............p. 117

Phone number memo......................p. 119

Control codes (DTMF).....................p. 115

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Calling

If the number is busy

If the number called is busy or cannot be reached, several options are available (depending on the service provider). An incoming call or any other use of the phone interrupts these functions.

Either

Auto. redial

§Auto dial§ Press. The phone number

is automatically dialed ten times at increasing time intervals. End with:

End key.

Or

Call back

§Call back§ Press. Your phone

rings when the engaged number is free. Press the Call key to dial the number.

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Accept call

The phone must be switched on (standby mode). An incoming call will interrupt any other use of the phone.

<

+5552764556

Answer

§Answer§ Press.

Or

Reject

 Press.

If the phone number has been transmitted by the network, it is displayed. If the caller's name also appears in the Phonebook or Addressbook, this will appear instead of the number. If set, a picture can be displayed instead of the bell icon (p. 39).

Reminder

§Prompt§ Press. A beep reminds you

to redial the displayed phone number after 15 minutes.

Warning!

Please make sure you have accepted the call before holding the phone to your ear. This will avoid damage to your hearing caused by a loud ringtone!

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Calling

Reject call

§Reject§ Press. The call will be

diverted if this has been set previously (p. 77).

Or

 Press briefly.

Additional information

R Missed calls ................................ p. 44

Accept call using any key .................. p. 77

Switch off ringer ..............................p. 114

Speakerphone



§Speaker.§ Switch off.

Warning! Always switch off "handsfree talking"

before holding the phone to your ear! This will avoid damage to hearing!

y menu§ Call menu ..........................p. 28

Swapping between

Use the control key to adjust the volume.

2calls

Establish a second connection

You can put the phone aside during a call. You can then hear the caller via the loudspeaker.

2:

II

Carol

Speaker.

§Speaker.§ Activate handsfree talk-

ing.

§Yes§ Switch on.

2:

 menu

You can call another number during a call.

y menu§ Open call menu.

Hold The current call is put on

hold.

2:

Call held

Back

Now dial the new number (Phonebook/Addressbook ).

When the new connection is established:

y menu§ Open call menu

Speaker.

 menu

Swap Swap back and forth

between the calls.

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Calling

• End current call



Incoming calls during a call

You may need to register for this service with your service provider and set your phone accordingly (p. 77).

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:

• Accept the waiting call

End the current call and press §Yes§. You are now connected to the caller.

• Reject waiting call

§Reject§ Reject the waiting call.

Or

§Forward§ The waiting call is

diverted, for example, to the mailbox.

• Accept the waiting call and end the current call



§Answer§ Accept the new call.

End the current call.

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§Swap§ Accept the waiting call,

putting the current call on hold to do so. Always proceed as above to swap between the two calls.

End call

Press the End key following is displayed:

Return to call on hold?

Accept the waiting call by pressing §Yes§.

Or

End the second call also by pressing §No§.



. The

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Multi Party

Call up to 5 parties one by one and link them together in a conference call. Some of the functions described may not be supported by your service provider or may have to be enabled specially. You have established a connection:

y menu§ Open menu and select

Hold. The current call is

put on hold.



y menu§ … open menu and select

Repeat procedure until all participants are linked together (up to 5 participants).

Now dial a new number. When the new connection is established ...

Multi Party. The held call is

joined.

Calling

Call menu

The following functions are only available during a call:

y menu§ Open menu.

Hold Mute

Speakerphone

Volume Multi Party Durat/

charges

Send DTMF

(p. 26)

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

Also:

 hold down.

(p. 26)

Adjust handset volume.

(See above)

Display call duration and if set (p. 45) costs accruing during the call.

(p. 115)

End



All calls in the conference finish simultaneously when the End key is pressed.

Call transfer

Main menu Call status

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

Access to main menu.

List all held and active calls (e.g. conference call participants).

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Calling

Babysitter

If this is active, only one number can be dialed.

Enable

§Menu§@Security



Babysitter

§Select§ Press.



The phone code (4 to 8 digits) is set by you and entered at the first security setting.

Please don’t forget the number (see also p. 22) !

§OK§ Confirm input.

§Change§ Press.

/ Select phone number

Enter phone code.

from the Addressbook (p. 40) or Phonebook (p. 36) or enter new number.

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Apply

2:

Service provider

01.06.2003 10:10

Carol

 Use the right soft key and

hold it down to dial (e.g. Carol's phone number).

Switch off

 Press down.

 Enter phone code.

§OK§ Confirm input.

§Change§ Press.

§OK§ Confirm "Off".

Additional information

Change phone code..........................p. 22

§OK§ Confirm "On".

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Text entry

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Text entry

Text entry without T9

Press number key repeatedly until the required letter appears. The cursor will jump forward after a brief interval. Example:



Ä,ä,1-9 Umlauts and numbers are

§Clear§ Press briefly to delete the

Press briefly once for a, twice for b etc. The first letter of a name is automatically written in upper case.

Hold down to write the number.

displayed after the relevant letters.

letter before the cursor, hold down to erase the whole word.





Press once/repeatedly:

. , ? ! ’ " 0 - ( ) @ / : _

Hold down: Writes 0.

Writes blank. Press twice = jumps a line.

Special characters



1

)

¿¡_;.,?!+"’ : €@\ &#[ ] { } %~ <=>| ^§ĬǼĭȂȅ

ʍȉ ĮȍȎ

Press briefly. The symbols chart is displayed:

* /()

1

) Line skip

¤¥

$

£







Move the cursor (forwards/back).

Press briefly: Swap between abc, Abc,

T9

Abc, T9ABC, 123. Status

shown in top line of display.

Hold down: All input modes are displayed.

Press briefly: Special characters are shown.

Hold down: Open input menu.

T9

abc,

,  Navigate to character.

§Select§ Press.

Input menu

With text input:



Hold down. The input menu is displayed:

Text format (SMS only) Input language Mark text Copy/Add

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