Ericsson R290 Satellite
Mobile Phone for the Globalstar/GSM Network
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R290 User’s Guide
• Do not remove the antenna yourself. If your phone’s antenna is
damaged please take it to a Certified Service Partner.
• Unauthorised antenna modifications, or attachments could damage the
phone and may violate the appropriate regulations causing loss of
performance and radio frequency (RF) energy above the
recommended limits.
Safety Instructions
Product Care and Maintenance
Your mobile phone is a highly sophisticated electronic device. To get the
most out of your mobile phone read this text about product care, safe and
efficient use.
Efficient Phone Operation
To enjoy optimum performance with minimum power consumption
please:
Product care
• Keep your mobile phone dry.
• Hold the phone as you would any other telephone. While speaking
directly into the mouthpiece, angle the antenna in a direction up and
over your shoulder. If the Globalstar antenna is deployed, it should be
vertical during a call.
• Avoid exposing your mobile phone to extreme hot or cold
temperatures.
• Avoid placing your mobile phone close to lit candles, cigarettes, naked
flames or any heat source.
• Do not hold the antenna when the phone is in use. Holding the antenna
affects call quality, may cause the phone to operate at a higher power
level than needed and shorten talk and standby times.
• As with all sophisticated electronic devices rough treatment could
damage your mobile phone.
• Only use a soft damp cloth to clean your mobile phone.
• Do not paint your mobile phone as the paint could obstruct the
earphone, microphone or any moveable parts and prevent normal use.
• Do not attempt to disassemble your mobile phone, a broken warranty
seal will void the warranty. The phone does not contain consumer
serviceable components. Service should only be performed by
Certified Service Partners.
• Only use Ericsson original accessories. Failure to do so may result in
loss of performance, damage to the phone, fire, electric shock or
injury, and will void the warranty.
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use
General
Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. When the phone is
turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) energy.
Depending on the type of mobile phone you possess, it operates on
different frequency ranges and employs commonly used modulation
techniques. The system that handles your call when you are using your
phone controls the power level at which your phone transmits.
• Treat your mobile phone with care, keep it in a clean and dust free
place.
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Antenna Care
• To avoid impaired performance please ensure your mobile phone’s
antenna is not bent or damaged.
The International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP), supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO),
published during 1996 a statement and in 1998 guidelines which set
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recommended limits for exposure to RF fields from handheld mobile
telephones. According to ICNIRP statement, which is based on the
available body of research, there is no evidence that mobile terminals
meeting the recommended limits can cause any adverse health effects. All
Ericsson telephones conform to the ICNIRP guidelines and other
international exposure standards, such as:
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, for example equipment in hospitals
and cars, is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic
equipment is not, therefore:
• CENELEC European Pre-standard ENV50166-2:1995 (Europe)
• ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 (USA, Asia-Pacific)
• AS2772.1 – 1990/NZS 6609.1:1990, Amdt. No.1 (Australia, New
Zealand)
Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without
requesting permission.
Mobile phones may affect the operation of some implanted cardiac
pacemakers and other medically implanted equipment. Pacemaker
patients should be aware that the use of a mobile phone very close to a
pacemaker might cause the device to malfunction. Avoid placing the
phone over the pacemaker, i.e. in your breast pocket. When using the
phone, place it at your ear opposite the pacemaker. If a minimum distance
of 15 cm is kept between the phone and the pacemaker, the risk of
interference is limited. If you have any reason to suspect that interference
is taking place, immediately turn off your phone. Contact your
cardiologist for more information.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the areas
where you drive. If you are going to use your phone while driving,
please:
• Give full attention to driving.
• Use an Ericsson Vehicle Handsfree Solution, if available. Law in
many countries requires vehicle Handsfree Solution. Read the
installation instructions carefully before installing a vehicle Handsfree
Solution.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.
Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones. In the event of
such disturbance, you may want to consult your service provider, or call
the customer service line to discuss alternatives.
RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles such as
car stereo, safety equipment etc. In addition, some vehicle manufacturers
do not allow use of mobile phones, unless the installation is supported by
a handsfree kit with an external antenna, in their vehicles. Check with
your vehicle manufacturer's representative to be sure that your mobile
phone will not affect the electronic systems in your vehicle.
Aircraft
• Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any aircraft.
• Do not use it on the ground without crew permission.
To prevent interference with communication systems, you must not use
your mobile phone while the plane is in the air.
Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
Blasting Areas
Turn off your mobile phone when in a blasting area or in areas posted
“turn off two-way radio” to avoid interfering with blasting operations.
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
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Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off
explosives.
Emergency Calls
IMPORTANT!
This phone, like any mobile phone, operates using radio signals, cellular,
satellite and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions,
which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore you
should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential
communications (e.g. medical emergencies).
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your mobile phone when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. It is rare, but your phone or its accessories could generate
sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
Remember, in order to make or receive calls the phone must be switched
on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls
may not be possible on the satellite or on all cellular phone networks, or
when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check
with your local service provider.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always,
clearly marked. They include fuelling areas, such as petrol stations, below
deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal
powders.
Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the
compartment of your vehicle, which contains your mobile phone and
accessories.
Battery Information
New Batteries
The battery supplied with your phone is not fully charged.
Power Supply
• Connect AC (Power supply) only to designated power sources as
marked on the product.
Battery Use and Care
A rechargeable battery has a long service life if treated properly. A new
battery, or one that has not been used for a long period of time could have
reduced capacity the first few times it is being used.
• To reduce risk of damage to the electric cord, remove it from the outlet
by holding onto the AC adapter rather than the cord.
• Make sure the cord is positioned so that it will not be stepped on,
tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the unit from any power
source before attempting to clean it.
• The talk and standby times depend on the actual transmission
conditions when using the phone.
• Use only Ericcson original batteries and the AC/DC adapter supplied
with your battery charger. Using non original Ericsson accessories
could be dangerous and will void your phone warranty.
• Do not expose your battery to extreme temperatures, never above +
140 degrees F (+60 degrees C). For maximum battery capacity use
your battery at room temperature. If the battery is used in cold
temepatures the battery capacity will be reduced.
• The charger must not be used outdoors or in damp areas.
Children
Do not allow children to play with your mobile phone since it contains
small parts that could become detached and create a choking hazard.
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• The battery can only be charged when the temperature is between 41
degrees F (+5 degrees C) and + 113 degrees F (+ 45 degrees C).
• Turn off your phone before removing the battery.
• Do not attempt to take a battery apart.
• Do not let the metal contacts on the battery touch another metal object.
This could short-circuit and damage the battery.
• Do not expose a battery to open flames. This could cause the battery to
explode.
Please note!
Some of the services mentioned in this manual are not supported by all
networks or by all service agreements. This also applies to the
International Emergency Number 112.
Please contact your network operator or service provider if you are in
doubt whether you can use a particular service or not.
• Do not expose a battery to liquid.
• Do not use the battery pack if it shows signs of rust, overheating,
leakage or changes in colour or shape.
• Do not puncture the battery pack or expose it to strong shock.
• Do only use the battery for the intended purpose.
• Do not allow the battery to be placed into the mouth. Battery
electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed.
Recycling Your Battery
Your phone manufacturer is a member of the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a non-profit public service organization
designed to assist in the recycling of rechargeable batteries. Many areas
require recycling of rechargeable batteries. In the U.S., call 1-800-822-
8837 to find out how to recycle your battery. Outside the U.S., contact
your local retailer for recycling instructions.
The
symbol on our products signifies that they have been certified
according to the EMC directive 89/ 336/ EEC, the Telecommunications
directive 91/ 263/ EEC, and the Low Voltage directive 73/ 23/ EEC when
applicable. The products fulfil the requirements according to the
following standards:
Cellular Phones and Accessories in Combination:
• ETS 300 342- 1 EMC for European digital cellular
telecommunications.
Accessories Without Direct Connection to a Cellular Phone:
• EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility, Generic Emission Standard,
and EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility, Generic Immunity
Standard.
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Answering a Call ......................................................................... 15
Rejecting a Call ........................................................................... 15
Unanswered Calls ........................................................................ 15
Putting a Call on Hold ................................................................. 15
Calling Line Identification (CLI) ................................................ 15
Showing Your Phone Number .................................................... 15
Handling Two Calls .................................................................... 16
Useful Information while Talking ....................................... 17
Changing Volume while Talking ................................................ 17
To “Mute” or “Unmute” the Microphone ................................... 17
Using Phone as Scratch Pad ........................................................ 17
Sending Tone Signals .................................................................. 17
Checking Time or Cost of Calls .................................................. 17
To Change the Ring Volume ....................................................... 18
To Change Key Tone Volume ..................................................... 18
To Redial the Last Dialled Number ............................................ 18
Missed Calls ................................................................................ 19
Making/Answering a Call with Call Bar Active ......................... 19
Notification that a Call has been Diverted .................................. 19
Using the Phone Book .......................................................... 20
About the Phone Book ................................................................ 20
International Numbers ................................................................. 20
Speed Dialling ............................................................................. 20
To Store a Name and a Number into a Selected
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................1
About Your Phone ..................................................................2
Globalstar/GSM 900 ......................................................................2
Operators & Subscriptions .............................................................2
SIM Card ........................................................................................2
Your PIN ........................................................................................2
The Phone ......................................................................................3
Preparing Your Phone for Use ..............................................4
The SIM Card ................................................................................4
The Battery .....................................................................................5
Charging the Battery ......................................................................5
The Antenna ...................................................................................7
Turning On the Phone ....................................................................8
Navigating the Menu System .................................................9
Indicators in the Display ......................................................10
Initial Phone Settings ...........................................................11
Set Clock ......................................................................................11
Keypad Lock ................................................................................11
Set Language ................................................................................11
Network Settings ..........................................................................11
Mode Switch ................................................................................11
Making and Receiving Calls ................................................14
Making a Call ...............................................................................14
Holding the Phone ........................................................................14
Ending a Call ................................................................................14
Making an International Call .......................................................14
Making an Emergency Call .........................................................14
Redial Function ............................................................................14
Receiving a Call ...........................................................................15
Memory Store ............................................................................. 21
To Store Your Own Telephone Number ..................................... 23
To Read and Recall a Telephone Number from the
Phone Book Store ....................................................................... 23
To Edit a Number from Memory Store ....................................... 23
To Display your Own Telephone Number .................................. 24
Last Number Stores ..................................................................... 24
Last Number Redial .................................................................... 25
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Pause Dialling ..............................................................................25
Sending DTMF Tones During a Call ...........................................26
One-Touch Dialling .....................................................................26
Call Duration and Cost .................................................................26
Personalizing Your Phone ...................................................30
Busy Numbers ..............................................................................30
Ring Tone .....................................................................................31
Ring Volume ................................................................................31
Escalating Ring Volume ..............................................................32
Caller ID .......................................................................................32
Connect ID ...................................................................................32
Automatic Display of Call Time ..................................................33
Auto Answer ................................................................................33
Greetings ......................................................................................33
Clock ............................................................................................33
Language ......................................................................................35
Power Save ...................................................................................36
Handsfree Automatic Shutdown Timer .......................................37
Fixed Dialled Number Store ........................................................37
Voice Mail ...................................................................................37
Protecting Your Phone .........................................................38
About Locks .................................................................................38
Keypad Lock ................................................................................38
Phone Lock (PIN) ........................................................................39
Unblocking with Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) .....................40
Card Lock (SIM PIN) ..................................................................41
Controlling Your Calls .........................................................42
Call Divert ....................................................................................42
Call Waiting .................................................................................44
Call Waiting In-Call Menu ..........................................................46
Dealing with Multiple Calls .........................................................46
Conference Calls ..........................................................................47
Call Barring ................................................................................. 50
Sending And Receiving Text Messages .............................. 54
Receiving a Message ................................................................... 54
To Read a Message ...................................................................... 55
Deleting a Message ..................................................................... 55
To Select Message Tones ............................................................ 56
Clearing Messages Automatically ............................................... 56
Displaying Priority Messages Immediately ................................ 57
Sending a Message ...................................................................... 57
Warranty ............................................................................... 62
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• GSM mode - providing reliable, less expensive cellular service when
available.
Your mobile phone sets a new standard for others to follow while meeting
the highest standards for durability, service and sound. It comes packed
with features that help you stay in touch with the world.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the R290 satellite/cellular phone, the
revolutionary mobile phone that helps you keep in touch with the rest of
the world. Read this handbook thoroughly to use your phone safely and
correctly.
This guide introduces you to your phone and shows you how to get the
most out of it.
The R290 hand-held satellite/cellular phone, hereafter throughout this
manual referred to as “your phone”, literally puts the world at your
fingertips. Yet, the technology built into the phone allows you to receive
and send phone calls from remote areas of the world where there are no
landline telephone systems or cellular services. When you make a call
your phone transmits a signal to a constellation of 48 satellites, in orbit
1414 kilometers (900 miles) above Earth. Call signals are sent back to
earth through regional gateways and enter landlines to your service
provider who forwards the signal to the number you dialled. This simple
method of reflecting signals to and from the Globalstar satellites ensures
that Globalstar offers a seamless, dependable network with consistent
high-quality phone transmission worldwide.
NOTE:
Some features and menus are operator dependent
Your phone is designed to roam remote areas of the world with you,
whether you are travelling for international business, for pleasure, or in
an emergency situation. Your phone will be a valuable communication
tool whether you are a vacationer on holiday, a world business traveller,
or a member of a geological survey, disaster relief, or search and rescue
team. Whether you are a scientist, an explorer, or a retired person living
out your dream of travelling around the world, you are no longer limited
by ordinary telecommunication systems which may be inconvenient or
out of reach.
Your phone operates in two modes:
• Globalstar mode - allowing you to place satellite calls from remote
areas.
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Your PIN
About Your Phone
Your operator will provide you with a security code or Personal Identity
Number (PIN) when you receive your SIM card. This number allows you
to access the network. The first time you turn on your phone you are
prompted to enter your PIN (if the PIN is activated.) Your PIN may also
be required when you change settings in your phone. Some services
require a second PIN, the PIN2.
Globalstar/GSM 900
The R290 phone operates in either Globalstar satellite or GSM 900
cellular mode.
Operators & Subscriptions
Enter your PIN carefully. If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in
succession, the SIM card will be blocked. If this happens you can unlock
it by using a Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) code. Contact your
operator to obtain this code. See “Unblocking with Personal Unblocking
Key (PUK)” on page 40.
Before you can use your phone you must obtain a dual-mode subscription
to a network. The services included in your dual mode subscription
depend on your choice of operator and/or subscription. Therefore, some
of the services and functions described in this manual may not be
accessible to you. For a complete list of the services included in your
subscription, please contact your service provider.
Store your PIN in a safe place. It is your protection against unauthorized
use of your phone. Do not write it on your phone or place it where
someone might see it.
SIM Card
You will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with your
subscription. The SIM card must be a dual mode SIM card in order for
your phone to operate in both GSM and Satellite modes.
The SIM card contains a computer chip that keeps track of your phone
number, the services you ordered from your service provider and your
Phone Book information, among other things.
NOTE:
If a single mode SIM is inserted the phone will not work unless it is set to
operate in that mode, i.e. GSM only or Satellite only, see “Mode Switch”
on page 11.
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The Phone
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2. Slide the SIM card into the holder as shown (1).
Preparing Your Phone for Use
Before you can use your phone for the first time you must install the SIM
card (if it is not already installed), install and charge the battery, and set
default parameters for the phone and networks.
The SIM Card
When you register as a subscriber with a network service, you receive a
dual-mode SIM card. The SIM card stores information about your phone
number and your subscription, among other things. If you purchased your
phone from your service provider your SIM card may already be
installed. If not, you must install it before you can use your phone. SIM
cards come in two sizes. One is the size of a credit card, and the other is
about the size of a postage stamp. The R290 uses the smaller card. Many
networks provide a credit card size card with a small SIM card that you
can remove.
3. Gently press down on the SIM card and slide under the lugs until the
top edge of the card clicks into place (2).
Operating Without a SIM Card
When operating in GSM mode, you can make emergency calls on your
R290 phone without a SIM card by dialling 112 or an alternate
emergency number, see “Making an Emergency Call” on page 14. This
service is not supported by all network operators. You cannot access
satellite mode related services without a SIM card.
Inserting the SIM Card
To insert the SIM card, remove the battery (if attached) then:
1. Hold the SIM card with the angled corner at the top left position.
4. Refit the battery.
To remove the SIM card insert your finger nail into the curved cutout at
the end of the SIM holder and slide the SIM back until it is free.
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2. Press the battery forward and press down on the rear of battery until
you hear a click.
Operating with a GSM Standard SIM Card
Your phone will operate in GSM mode with a standard GSM SIM card.
You can change parameters to override the default satellite parameters.
This allows you to set your personal preferences for use in GSM
networks.
Enhanced SIM
Your phone will operate with an enhanced SIM but many of the addition
features of the SIM will not be available.
The Battery
Your mobile phone comes with a Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery. The
battery is not fully charged when purchased, but there may be enough
power to turn on the phone.
Removing the Battery
Make sure that the phone is turned off before removing the battery, then:
Attaching the Battery to the Phone:
1. Place the battery on the back of the phone as shown.
1. Press the battery release button.
2. Lift the battery up and away from the phone.
Low battery indication
When the battery is running low, the message Battery Low will flash on
the display and the LOW BATTERY WARNING TONE will be played.
When the battery is nearly empty, the phone will shut down.
Charging the Battery
Follow these steps to connect the charger to the power socket and to the
phone;
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1. Assemble the mains plug, charger and lead. The box may contain
more than one mains plug. In this case use the one that fits the wall
socket.
phone is turned off the message ‘Charging Battery Only’ is
displayed.
2. Connect the charger to the power outlet. A green indicator on the
charger lights up. If it does not, disconnect the charger and try
attaching it again.
The battery starts charging as soon as you attach the charger. Charging is
indicated by the following;
3. Connect the other end of the charger cable to the phone. The flash
symbol on the plug must face up. If a charger is attached but the
1. The battery meter in the display is continuously filled and emptied.
2. The indicator on top of the phone shows a steady red light if the
phone is off, green if the phone is on.
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When the battery is fully charged, the battery meter in the display shows
full and the indicator on top of the phone show a steady green light.
The Antenna
Your phone is equipped with two antennas, a satellite communication
antenna folded on the left side and an internal GSM antenna.
It is possible to use the phone while the battery is being charged; however,
the charging time is increased.
Deploying the Antenna
Disconnecting the Charger
When the phone is used for Satellite communication the antenna must be
rotated to the appropriate position for either right or left hand operation,
as shown below. A third position is provided for operation on a flat
surface with a ‘hands free kit’. Ensure the antenna clicks into position, is
vertical at all times and has a clear view of the sky when in use.
1. Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket.
2. Press the button under the charger plug connected to the phone and
pull the plug out.
When to Charge the Battery
The Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery that comes with your phone can be
charged as often or as long as you wish without losing performance. This
is not the case with the nickel cadmium type batteries, often sold as
accessories from other suppliers.
Important! For optimal talk and stand-by time, we recommend that you
use only Lithium Ion (Li-ion) batteries with your phone.
When the battery needs charging the following happens:
• an alarm signal (a long beep) sounds and the message ‘Battery low’
appears for ten seconds in the display.
• the indicator light on top of the phone starts blinking red.
Low Battery Alarm
You do not need to deploy the antenna to make a GSM call. The GSM
antenna is internally mounted. Do not hold either antenna when the phone
is IN USE. Holding the antenna affects call quality, may cause the phone
to operate at a higher power level than needed and shorten talk and stand-
by times.
When the battery has discharged, the low battery alarm sounds several
times, before the phone automatically shuts off. You might be able to turn
the phone on again, but you will not be able to make or receive any calls
until the battery is being charged or replaced with a charged one.
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to operate at a higher power level than needed and shorten talk and stand-
by times.
Use with Portable Hands Free (Globalstar Mode)
Connect the Portable Hands Free unit to the phone. Rotate the antenna to
the 90 degrees position. Place the phone on a flat level surface with the
antenna vertical as shown below.
Turning On the Phone
1. Press and hold down the PWR key until the display turns on.
2. Enter your SIM PIN (4 to 8 digits).
3. Press YES.
If you entered your PIN correctly, you will receive a welcome message.
The display will illuminate and the POWER ON TONE will be played. A
greeting message will appear on the screen. This message can be
personalised see “Greetings” on page 33.
NOTE:
The first time you turn on your phone you will need to enter the PIN (SIM
lock code) given to you by your service provider. You may change your
PIN or turn the SIM lock off. See “Card Lock (SIM PIN)” on page 41 for
instructions. The digits appear as stars (*) in the display. If you make a
mistake while entering your PIN, erase the digit by pressing the CLR key.
The phone may be held in the hand if required but the antenna must
always be vertical when used in Globalstar mode. Do not hold the antenna
when the phone is IN USE. Holding the antenna affects call quality, may
cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed and
shorten talk and stand-by times.
In order to guard against unauthorised use of both the phone and the SIM,
we strongly recommend that you enable both the phone PIN and the SIM
PIN. If these are enabled, they will be verified before the phone starts to
search for a network.
Use with Mobile Office (Globalstar Mode)
Connect the Mobile Office data cable to the phone. Rotate the antenna to
the 90 degrees position. Place the phone on a flat level surface with the
antenna vertical as shown above. Do not hold the antenna when the phone
is IN USE. Holding the antenna affects call quality, may cause the phone
Turning Off the Phone
To turn off your phone press and hold the PWR key until the display is
turned off.
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If you do not press any key for 60 seconds, the phone will return to stand-
by.
Navigating the Menu System
The menus are arranged in a continuous loop that you move through with
the YES, NO, CLR and Navigation keys.
Key
Name and Function
Navigation Keys (Soft Left & Soft Right): Press
right or left to activate menu mode and scroll through
menus.
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YES key: Answers a call, selects a menu or function,
or sends a call when digits are displayed.
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NO key: Ends a call, backs up one level and/or
leaves a setting unchanged, clears the display if
pressed while digits are displayed.
CLR - Clear key: Takes you back to the stand-by
menu. If CLR pressed during an incoming call or call
pending, it mutes the ringer.
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Display Text and Symbols
When you navigate the menus, the following indications apply:
1. Uppercase letters indicate the menu or function selected.
2. Text within brackets indicates the current setting for function.
3. The up (s) and down (t) arrows indicate you can scroll through
more options with the SOFT LEFT and SOFT RIGHT keys.
4. Pressing the number on the keypad will take you to that function in
the menu.
PWR - Power key: Powers the phone ON or OFF
when held for a second.
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M
MEM - Memory key: Used to recall a phone number
by name or stored number.
Arrow keys: Left or right arrow keys for editing and
menu functions.
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Terms Used
To select a menu or make a setting:
Scroll:
Pressing the SOFT LEFT or SOFT RIGHT key to
move between menus.
1. Press the navigation keys up/down until you reach the desired menu.
2. Press YES to enter the menu or to select the function.
3. Press the navigation keys to find the desired submenu.
4. Press YES to enter the submenu or to confirm the setting.
Select:
Enter:
Scroll to a menu and then press YES.
Key in the numbers from the keypad to go straight to
function.
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Indicators in the Display
No.
Icon
Function
1
Phone is in satellite mode. When
not illuminated, the phone is in GSM
mode.
2
3
4
5
Flashes for incoming call, steady
when call in progress.
Flashes for unread message,
steady when message read.
Voice mail in box.
Phone is ‘Roaming’.
6
7
Keylock is active.
Battery strength indicator; four bars
= full battery, no bars = low battery.
8
Scroll arrows, indicate function of
SOFT LEFT/SOFT RIGHT keys.
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1
Indicates menu function available
from keypad.
10
Signal strength indicator.
Four bars = high signal strength.
No bars = low or no signal.
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Mode Switch
To switch network mode from satellite to cellular or vice versa press
You will need to set certain parameters before using your phone for the
first time. You will need to set other parameters before using some of the
features.
SOFT LEFT, then press 4.
NOTE:
following screen for 4 seconds and then returns to GSM standby.
You can also personalize your phone by changing settings such as the
ring tone or melody, ring level, or display light. See “Personalizing Your
Phone” on page 30.
Set Clock
Your phone displays the time when in stand-by mode. During a call, it
displays the time elapsed since the call began. You can also set other
clock-related functions such as date, time and date format and the alarm.
See “Clock” on page 33.
• If the user is in cellular only mode selecting this option displays the
following screen for 4 seconds and then returns to satellite standby.
Keypad Lock
Use the menu to lock the keypad on your phone so keys cannot be
accidentally pressed when you are transporting it. See “Keypad Lock” on
page 38 for instructions on locking/unlocking the keys.
Mode Menu
Access the Service Setup Mode Menu to select the mode of operation.
Press SOFT LEFT, 6, 3 and 1. The display will show:
Set Language
English is the default language in your phones display. In phones with
more than one language available you may change the language, see
“Language” on page 35.
Network Settings
You will need to set defaults for the networks you will use before you use
your phone for the first time, see “Selecting a Network” on page 12.
The asterisk indicates the mode currently in operation. In this case, the
mode is Satellite only.
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The Mode Menu allows you to configure the phone to cellular only mode,
satellite only mode or to set the preferential mode of operation to cellular
preferred or satellite preferred.
displayed message will be ‘No Networks Available’. If the current
network signal strength drops too low, the displayed message will be ‘No
Service’.
• The phone will only attempt to register on a cellular network when it
is in cellular only mode.
• If the phone is in satellite only mode, it attempts to register on the
Globalstar network but a cellular network search may also be
performed without leaving this mode.
Selecting a Network
Using manual selection, you can control how the phone selects which
operating mode to use and to explicitly select a network to use from a list
of those available. Press SOFT LEFT then 6, to display the Service
Menu. The display will depend on which mode the phone is currently in.
• Selecting the cellular or satellite preferred option will allow that mode
to be specified as the preferred mode of operation for the phone.
Selecting a preferred option means that when the phone is next
powered up, or when there is a loss of service and a network search is
performed, this mode of operation will be used.
For cellular mode, the display will be:
After selecting the cellular or satellite only modes, the message ‘Please
Wait’ will be displayed. If the mode change request is not successful, the
message ‘Request Rejected’ will be shown, otherwise the display will
show either ‘Cellular Only Mode Selection Enabled’ or ‘Satellite Only
Mode Selection Enabled’.
For satellite mode, the display will be:
Selecting either of the preferred modes gives an acknowledgment
followed by ‘Selection Effective Only After Power Up’. Switch the
phone OFF then ON to activate the mode.
Searching for a Network
Choose option 1 or 2 as required. The network search will then start and
the message ‘Searching For Networks’ will be displayed. The RADIO
PATH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TONE will be played when the search
The message on the screen will be ‘Searching For Networks’. This
search can take place manually or automatically, but will be automatic the
first time that you power the phone on. (A one-shot network search may
also be performed).
The phone determines which networks are available and selects the last
used network, the home network (the network to which you are
subscribed) or another network. If no networks are available, the
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the screen. The network name will also be removed if the network
is complete and a network will be displayed for selection. An example of
the display for GSM mode will be:
connection is lost, whereby the message ‘No Service’ will be displayed.
If there is more than one network, up/down arrow symbols will appear at
the bottom of the screen and the SOFT KEYS can be used to view them.
When the desired network is displayed, press YES to select it. The phone
will then register with the network.
The stand-by display
Once a network has been selected, the stand-by display will appear. This
contains the signal strength indicator, the battery level indicator, and the
network details (i.e. the country code and network code for the selected
network). If the country and network codes are recognised by the phone,
they are converted to names to help you identify the network. An example
of the stand-by display is shown:
You may now make a call, answer a call, or access any of the advanced
features available with the phone.
If normal calls cannot be supported, or registration fails, or if roaming
occurs when there is no roaming agreement, emergency calls may be
made (if allowed), but the network name will not be shown on the top of
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It is not necessary to deploy the antenna when making a GSM call. The
Making and Receiving Calls
This chapter describes how to make and receive calls, in both Globalstar
and GSM mode, how to make international and emergency calls, how to
show or hide your phone number when calling, and how to handle two
calls simultaneously.
Ending a Call
Press NO to end a call.
Making an International Call
1. Press and hold the zero key until the international + prefix is
Making a Call
1. Enter the area code and phone number. The phone number is shown
in the display. If there are more than 12 digits entered, the number
will wrap around to the line above. If more than 24 digits, the 1st
digit onwards will be represented by a diamond symbol at the left of
the screen. To erase a digit, press CLR. To erase the entire phone
number, press and hold down CLR for a couple of seconds.
2. Press YES to make the call. The display shows ‘Calling’, followed
by ‘Connected’ and the phone icon is lit.
displayed.
2. Enter the country code, area code (without any leading zero) and the
phone number.
3. Press YES to make the call.
Making an Emergency Call
Enter 112 (The international emergency number) and press YES.
a SIM Card, provided a cellular network is within range. In Globalstar
mode a SIM must be fitted.
Redial Function
If the call connection fails, press SOFT RIGHT to redial the number.
Press NO to end the call. See “To Redial the Last Dialled Number” on
page 18 and “Busy Numbers” on page 30 for more details on this option.
Holding the Phone
Put the earpiece to your ear for optimum speech and reception quality. If
the phone is operating in satellite mode, the satellite antenna must be
deployed in the correct position for making a call, see “Deploying the
Antenna” on page 7. Ensure the satellite antenna is kept vertical when in
use. It is adjustable for left or right handed operation, and has a third
position for use on a flat surface outdoors. This position is for use with a
hands free kit or mobile office.
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Receiving a Call
Calling Line Identification (CLI)
When you receive a call, the phone rings and the indicator light on the top
of the phone blinks green rapidly. The display appears similar to:
The Calling Line Identification service (sometimes known as Caller ID)
shows the caller’s phone number when you receive a call (you have to
order this service). If the caller’s name is stored in your phone book, the
name is displayed instead of the number.
Answering a Call
Press YES to answer the call. When the call is finished, press NO.
Showing Your Phone Number
If you subscribe to normally withhold your number when calling, you can
show the number on a particular call.
Rejecting a Call
Press NO when the phone rings. If the caller’s network supports it, the
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 1, 4 to enter Connect ID menu.
caller will hear a busy tone.
Unanswered Calls
If you have been unable to answer, the number of unanswered calls will
be shown in the display, for example ‘Calls: 2’, until you press CLR. To
answer the calls, see “To dial the last 10 numbers dialled, received or
missed” on page 19.
2. Press YES to enable Connect ID.
3. Enter the number you wish to call.
Putting a Call on Hold
If you subscribe to normally show your number when calling, you can
hide your number on a particular call.
If you are engaged in a call, you can put it on hold by pressing YES. This
mutes the microphone so that you can have a private conversion without
the person at the other end hearing. To take the call off hold, press YES
again.
1. Enter the number you wish to call.
2. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 1, 4.
3. Press 2 to Disable Connect ID.
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You can only have one call on hold at a time, so you need to end the first
or second call before you answer the call.
Handling Two Calls
Your phone can handle two calls simultaneously. This allows you to hold
one call and make or receive another, then you can switch between the
two calls. To be able to receive a second call, you must activate the Call
Wait function, see “Personalizing Your Phone” on page 30.
You can do one of the following:
• Press 0 followed by YES to reject the third call.
• End the first call, retrieve the held call, and answer the incoming call.
• End both calls. The phone rings and the question ‘Answer?’ appears
in the display. Press YES to answer the call.
Receiving a Second Call While a Call is in Progress
When you receive a second call, you will hear a tone in the earpiece and
the display shows ‘Call Wait’.
Press YES answer the second call. The current call is put on hold.
The display shows ‘On Hold’.
To reject the second call, press 0 followed by YES.
Switching between Two Calls
Press YES to switch between the two calls.
Ending the Current Call and Return to the Held Call
1. Press NO to end the current call. The display shows ‘Retrieve?’ and
you hear two beeps.
2. Press YES within three seconds to return to the held call. If you do
not press YES within three seconds, the held call is automatically
ended.
Making a Second Call while a Call Is in Progress
Enter the second phone number and press YES. The first call is put on
hold and the display shows a message ‘1 On Hold’.
Receiving a Third Call
If you are engaged in one call and have a second one on hold, you may
receive a third call. You will hear a tone in the ear piece and ‘Call Wait’
is shown in the display.
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To “Mute” or “Unmute” the Microphone
Press the SOFT RIGHT key during the call to ‘mute’ or ‘unmute’ the
microphone. When muting is on, the earpiece and alerter is still active
together with the In-call Menu, stores and scratch-pad.
Useful Information while
Talking
During a call, you can: change the volume of the ear piece; mute the
microphone; use the display as a scratch pad; send DTMF tones; check
the duration of the current call.
Changing Volume while Talking
During a call, you can use the volume keys to increase or decrease the ear
piece volume. Press the up or down button on the side of the phone while
a call is in progress. An earpiece volume screen is displayed indicating
the current volume level. The display will be similar to:
Using Phone as Scratch Pad
1. Enter a phone number on the keypad while talking. When you end the
call, the number remains in the display.
2. Press YES to call the number shown in the display.
Sending Tone Signals
During a call you can press keys 0 – 9, * and # to send DTMF tones, (for
example, to perform banking by phone or to control an answering
machine).
The volume level will be indicated by the number of squares shown.
Checking Time or Cost of Calls
When you start a call (incoming or outgoing), the airtime is counted in
minutes and seconds. If you want the phone to keep track of the cost, first
check if your service provider supports that service. If the service is
available for your subscription, see “Call Duration and Cost” on page 26.
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For the call duration and cost, the display will show:
To Change Key Tone Volume
To increase or decrease the key tone volume from stand-by, press the up
or down key on the side of the phone when no calls are in progress. The
volume level will be indicated by the number of squares shown on the
display.
For the total call duration and cost, the display will show:
To Redial the Last Dialled Number
With the phone in the stand-by state and no number displayed, press
SOFT RIGHT to display and dial the last number called. Press NO to
finish the call.
The bottom line shows the call cost, and the duration is shown above it.
To Change the Ring Volume
Press the up or down key on the side of the phone while the phone is
ringing before accepting an incoming call. The volume level will be
indicated by the amount of squares shown on the display.
Using Auto-Redial
If auto-redial is enabled from the Call Set-Up, Busy Numbers Menu and
your attempt to make a call was unsuccessful because the receiver was
busy or unobtainable, the message ‘Auto Redial’ will be displayed and
the number will be automatically re-dialled unless the party is not
available for a long term reason. Re-dialling will continue until the
number has been connected or the maximum number of 9 retries has been
exceeded. When the auto-redial attempt is activated, the auto-redial
warning tone will be played, the backlight switched on, and the message
‘Connecting’ will be displayed with the dialled number. See “Busy
Numbers” on page 30 for details on enabling and disabling Auto-Redial.
You can also change the ring volume from the Ring Tone Menu; refer to
“Personalizing Your Phone” on page 30.
You can enter menu mode, store and recall numbers etc. as normal,
between auto-redial attempts, but re-dialling will not continue until you
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return to stand-by. If a supplementary service request is made, including
call hold and call wait, auto-redialling will be terminated.
Missed Calls
If you do not answer a call, the phone indicates a missed call by
displaying a ‘Called’, ‘Called-Data’ or ‘Called-Fax’ message until a key
is pressed.
If you reject an incoming call by pressing NO, the auto-redial will not be
terminated. It will be terminated only if the call is connected or the
maximum number of retries is exceeded, whereby the number will be
blacklisted so that auto-redial attempts to it are prevented. The blacklist
is reset after power off/on or when the auto-redial function has been
turned off/on. When there are no digits on the screen, pressing NO will
terminate auto-redial.
Making/Answering a Call with Call Bar
Active
If either incoming or outgoing call barring is active and you make or
answer a call. The network may send you a reminder (for possible
messages, see “Call Barring” on page 50, to review outgoing call
restrictions and to review incoming call restrictions).
To dial the last 10 numbers dialled, received or missed
Every time you dial a number, it will be stored in the Last Number Dialled
(LND) store if it does not already exist in the store. Also, every time you
receive an incoming call, if it contains a Calling Line Identification
Presentation (CLIP) number, it will be stored in the Last Number
Received (LNR) store. Every time you receive a call with CLIP and do
not answer it the number is stored in the Last Number Missed (LNM)
store.
Notification that a Call has been
Diverted
When a call is being diverted, the network may inform all of the parties
concerned, using different messages, depending on the options set on the
phones and who is receiving the message.
To access the last number stores, press the SOFT RIGHT key in stand-
by.
The original caller may receive the message ‘Outgo’g Call Diverted’ and
will hear the RADIO PATH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TONE in the
earpiece.
Use discrete presses of SOFT RIGHT in stand-by to scroll through the
currently active store. Each store holds up to ten numbers. If the selected
store is empty, the message ‘Store Empty’ will be displayed before
returning to stand-by.
The original called party (who has set one of the options in the call divert
Menu) will be given a message notifying them of the current call state: If
the ‘Incom’g Call Diverted’ message is displayed, the caller’s phone
number may also be displayed if it is available (this depends on the
settings of the phone). You will also hear the RADIO PATH
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TONE.
When a number is being displayed, you can use it to initiate a call by
pressing YES.
Refer to “Last Number Stores” on page 24 for a detailed explanation of
the Dialled, Received and Missed stores.
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The phone to which the call is diverted will display the message Diverted
Incom’g Call (and the caller’s phone number if the CLIP information is
present).
Using the Phone Book
This chapter describes how you can store phone numbers both on your
SIM Card and in your phone’s own memory.
Making a Call with Call Divert Set
If you have set a call divert option and you make a call, the message Call
Divert Active may be displayed briefly while the call is being placed. The
telephone number will then be redisplayed.
About the Phone Book
You can store phone numbers both on your SIM Card and in your phone’s
own memory. The difference between the two is you can remove the SIM
Card and use all those telephone numbers in other phones, while the
phone’s memory always stays the same no matter which SIM Card is
inserted.
You can store up to 99 phone numbers in the phone memory. The number
of phone numbers you can store on your SIM Card is SIM Card
dependent.
International Numbers
If you intend to use your phone book both at home and abroad, you should
store all phone numbers as international phone numbers, i.e. with the
international prefix “+” and the country code before the area code
(without any leading zero) and the number.
To enter the “+” prefix, press and hold the zero until you see “+” in the
display.
Speed Dialling
The phone numbers that you store in positions 1– 9 on the SIM Card can
be called by entering the position number and then pressing YES. You
should, save positions 1– 9 for important numbers.
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NOTE:
To Store a Name and a Number into a
Selected Memory Store
If the selected memory store already contains a number or the memory is
full, the display will show:
1. Press and hold MEM for at least half a second. The display will be:
To overwrite the existing entry, press YES. To select another memory
store, enter the new store number and press YES.
The following tables shows the available characters and the number of
key presses required to display them:
2. Enter the first letter of the name by pressing the appropriate numeric
key as many times as required (see Tables for all characters). To
change the character set to lower case press the SOFT RIGHT key.
NOTE:
Table 1: Upper Case Mode
Pressing the SOFT RIGHT key will cycle the character sets through
Upper case, Lower case, Numeric, Greek and back to Upper case. The
current mode is shown in the bottom right corner of the screen with the
characters ‘ABC’ corresponding to Upper Case, ‘abc’ for Lower Case,
etc.
Number of Key presses
Key
1
1
2
.
3
,
4
?
5
!
6
‘
7
-
8
9
10
(
)
@
2
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X
C
F
I
Ä
É
Å
Æ
Ç
3
3. Enter the next letter when the cursor has moved to the next letter
position. The Name may be up to twelve characters depending on the
type of SIM you are using.
4
5
L
O
R
V
Y
4. Press SOFT LEFT to move to the next line.
6
M
P
T
Ñ
S
Ü
Z
Ö
Ø
5. Enter the telephone number. If you enter more than eleven digits in
the telephone number, the remainder will not be displayed and a
diamond character will be shown to the left of the display.
6. Press SOFT LEFT to move to the next line.
7. Enter the store number you want (for example 003) and press YES.
To store your number on the SIM card enter a number between 1 and
100. To store your number in the phone enter a number between 101
and 200.
7
8
9
W
0
For example, to enter the name Ericsson, press the following keys: E (33),
SOFT RIGHT, r (777), i (444), c (222), s (7777), s (7777), o (666) AND
n (66).
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Table 2: Lower Case Mode
Number of Key presses
Table 4: Greek Mode
Number of Key presses
Key
1
1
2
.
3
,
4
?
ä
é
ì
5
!
6
‘
7
-
8
9
10
Key
1
1
2
.
3
,
4
?
5
!
6
‘
7
-
8
(
9
)
10
@
(
)
@
2
a
d
g
j
b
e
h
k
n
q
u
x
c
f
å
è
à
æ
2
y
m
l
|
}
o
~
3
3
n
4
i
4
5
l
5
q
6
m
p
t
o
r
ñ
s
ü
z
ö
ß
ù
ø
ò
6
t
7
7
§
8
v
y
8
9
w
9
p
0
0
Table 3: Numeric Mode
The display will show:
Number of Key presses
Key
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
To move through the name, hold the <* and #> keys down for at least half
a second. To delete the character to the left of the insertion point, press
CLR. You can enter another character in the normal manner. Holding the
CLR key will delete the whole line.
9
0
+
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To recall by the name associated with the desired number, enter the name,
or part of it, in the ‘Name?’ line and press either MEM or YES. To recall
by the store number, move to the ‘Store?’ line and enter the one or two
digit number followed by MEM or YES. Alternatively, precede the
number with one or two zeros to make a 3 digit number and the contents
will be recalled automatically. An example of the display is:
To Store Your Own Telephone Number
The phone can store up to 5 of your own numbers. Normally only 1 is
required, which is the number used to make speech calls with the phone.
However, you may also have different numbers for other services such as
data and fax. The five available stores are accessed as sub-stores to
memory store 0.
1. Press and hold MEM for at least half a second. Enter details and
Scroll down to ‘Store?’.
2. Enter 0 and press YES. The display will show:
If there are up and down arrows on the screen, you can scroll through the
telephone stores, by using the SOFT LEFT/RIGHT keys, or hold down
the soft keys for at least half a second for automatic scrolling. If you have
used a name to recall the stores, they will be scrolled through
alphabetically. If a store number has been used, scrolling will be carried
out numerically.
3. Enter a digit from 1 to 5 and press YES to store your own number.
4. To clear a memory store, Press and hold MEM, scroll down to
‘Store?’, enter the store number followed by YES.
If the telephone number is more than 12 digits long, only 11 digits will be
shown on the screen. Use the <* and #> keys to view the rest of the
number.
To Read and Recall a Telephone
Number from the Phone Book Store
To dial the selected number, press YES.
To recall a number store in any of your memory stores, press MEM for
less than half a second. The following screen will be displayed:
To Edit a Number from Memory Store
This feature allows you to quickly select an existing telephone number,
change it into one that is similar and then dial it.
Recall the memory store by the name or store number. Only the telephone
number may be edited and any changes that are made will not be
automatically saved in the memory store.
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To return to stand-by and retain and recall the number for dialling or
editing, press NO. To leave the number recall screen and enter a new
number, enter the numeric digits.
one time. To change the store, hold down SOFT RIGHT for at least half
a second. The display will be:
The number can be scrolled through in order to clear or insert digits. Press
<* or #> for at least half a second to scroll automatically through each
digit. Pressing CLR quickly will delete the digit at the position of the
cursor. Holding the CLR key down for at least half a second will delete
the whole number. Press YES to initiate the call.
To select the Dialled store, press either 1 or move the cursor to this option
and press YES. To select the Received store, press either 2 or move the
cursor to this option and press YES. For the Missed store, press either 3
or move the cursor to this option and press YES.
To Display your Own Telephone
Number
You can scroll through the numbers in the store that is currently active by
pressing SOFT RIGHT in stand-by. If the selected store is empty, the
message ‘Store Empty’ will be displayed before returning to stand-by.
You can view your own telephone number from stand-by by pressing
MEM, SOFT LEFT, 0, MEM. An example of what the display will be is:
When a number is on the display (no matter which store it is from), you
can use it to initiate a call by pressing YES.
If you receive an incoming call whilst viewing a number from a number
store, the display will leave the store and display the appropriate call
indication.
The SIM used to enter the telephone number must be in place, otherwise
the message ‘Store Empty’ is displayed.
The Dialled Store
If you have subscribed to additional services, you can scroll numerically
through all of the other Own Numbers by pressing the SOFT KEYS. The
contents of each memory store will be displayed in turn.
The Last Number Dialled store holds up to ten numbers which may
include any supplementary service request sequences that you have
made. When the store is full, the oldest number is deleted to insert a new
number.
Last Number Stores
The three stores Dialled, Received and Missed can be accessed using the
SOFT RIGHT key in stand-by. Only one store may be accessed at any
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When the Dialled store is active, the last number can be recalled by
Discrete presses of SOFT RIGHT will scroll through the list of received
pressing SOFT RIGHT in stand-by. The display will be:
numbers.
The Missed Store
The Last Number Missed store holds up to ten numbers. When the Missed
store is active, the last number can be recalled by pressing SOFT
RIGHT. The display will be:
If there is a name associated with this number, this will be recalled from
the phone book stores.
Press SOFT RIGHT to scroll through the list of dialled numbers.
If a Phase 2 SIM is used, the number of Dialled numbers copied to the
SIM from the phone’s memory or vice versa will be dependant on how
many Dialled numbers the SIM supports.
Discrete presses of SOFT RIGHT will scroll through the list of missed
numbers.
Using another SIM will mean that any numbers will not be displayed and
any calls made with the new SIM will overwrite the Dialled memory
locations.
Last Number Redial
If you press the SOFT RIGHT key in stand-by when no number is on the
display, the last number dialled will be recalled and dialled. The call is
treated in the same as when dialling a normal number.
The Received Store
The Last Number Received store holds up to ten numbers.
Pause Dialling
To enter a PAUSE character in a dialled number from stand-by, type in a
normal telephone number. Enter a PAUSE character by pressing and
holding the 0 key for 1 second and the ‘PAUSE’ symbol will appear as a
When the Received store is active, the last number can be recalled by
pressing SOFT RIGHT.
The display will be:
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character space. The digits that you add after the PAUSE will be
transmitted as DTMF tones across the network. For example:
If the DTMF tones have been disabled and you need to send DTMF tones
during a call, you can enable them using the In-call Menu.
When enabled, any numerical key press, including <* and #>, will cause
DTMF tones to be signalled across the network.
One-Touch Dialling
You can use the one-touch dialling function by pressing and holding the
digit keys 1 to 9 for at least half a second. The number contained in the
phone book store is recalled and is dialled automatically.
You can send the number in the usual manner, or store, dial or edit it, or
clear the number from the display. You can also recall the number from
the phone book stores.
Call Duration and Cost
The Call Time Menu sets the phone to record approximate call time and
cost.
If you dial the number, when the DTMF tones are signalled over the
network they are echoed through the earpiece so that you can hear what
is happening. You can terminate the call as normal.
You may enter any number of PAUSES into a number. The number must
not exceed 61 characters including the international prefix.
Last Call
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 2, to enter the Call Time Menu.
Sending DTMF Tones During a Call
You can generate DTMF tones manually while a call is in progress. This
facility can be enabled/disabled from the Call Set-up Menu by selecting
5 followed by YES. The display will be:
2. Press 1 or YES to display the duration and cost of the last call made.
The time is displayed in hours, minutes and seconds. The cost is
displayed in the chosen currency.
NOTE:
The cost is only displayed if the call rate charges (unit cost) have been
entered into the phone, see “Call Cost Setup” on page 27. If you have set
the call charging parameters to zero, only the duration of the call will be
displayed.
To enable the DTMF tones press 1 or YES. To disable them, press 2. A
confirmation message will be displayed before the phone returns to the
Call Setup Menu.
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If you are using a Phase 2 SIM, you may be required to enter the Super
PIN. When you have entered this, press YES. A confirmation message of
‘Request Accepted’ will be displayed on the screen before returning to
stand-by.
All Calls
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 2, to enter the Call Time Menu.
If the Super PIN is entered incorrectly, an error message will be given and
a request to re-enter it. If it is entered incorrectly three times, the message
Super PIN Blocked will be given and you will not be able to reset the
counters or access any other SUPER PIN protected functions until the
PIN has been unblocked.
2. Press 2 to display the duration and cost of all calls made. The time is
displayed in hours, minutes and seconds. The cost is displayed in the
chosen currency.
Call Cost Setup
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 2, to enter the Call Time Menu.
To Reset the Call Time/Cost Counters
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 2, to enter the Call Time Menu.
2. Press 4 to display the Cost Setup menu.
2. Press 3 to reset the call time/cost counters.
NOTE:
If you are using a Phase 1 SIM, you will be required to enter the phone
PIN and press YES. The time and cost counters will then be reset to zero
and a confirmation message of ‘Request Accepted’ will be displayed
before returning to stand-by.
3. Press 1 to display the Unit Cost screen.
If the phone PIN is entered incorrectly, an error message will be given and
a request to re-enter it. If it is entered incorrectly three times, you will not
be able to reset the time and cost counters. The message ‘Timer Reset
Disabled’ will be given and you will not be able to reset the counters until
the phone PIN has been entered correctly.
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4. Enter the unit cost. An example of how this should be entered is 2, 5,
If the maximum number of units has been reached (the Accumulative Call
Meter Maximum), you will be unable to make chargeable calls. If you are
currently in an outgoing chargeable call, this will be shut down.
0, 0 for the unit charge of £2.50.
If the unit cost has not been set up, the total number of call units will still
be stored so that the unit cost may be added later in order to calculate the
costing information.
If the unit cost is replaced, the cost of all units will be re-calculated.
5. Press SOFT LEFT to move the cursor to the Currency field and
select a currency using the <* or #> key. If you do not change the
default currency, the phone will use that indicated by the current SIM.
6. Once the cost and currency information has been entered, press YES.
You may be prompted for the SUPER PIN if you are using a Phase 2
SIM, or the PHONE PIN if you are using a Phase 1 SIM.
Call meters may be reset, but if a Phase 1 SIM is being used, they are
Phone PIN protected, or if a Phase 2 SIM is being used, they will be Super
PIN protected.
To Setup the Unit Time for Calls
1. Press SOFT LEFT, then 2, to enter the Call Time Menu.
NOTE:
If the SUPER PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the message ‘Super
PIN Blocked’ will be given and all SUPER PIN protected features will
become inaccessible. If the PHONE PIN is entered incorrectly three
times, the message ‘Call Rate Change Disabled’ will be given.
After the requested PIN has been entered correctly, the confirmation
message ‘Request Accepted’ will be given before returning to stand-by.
2. Press 4 to display the Cost Setup menu.
Once the PIN has been accepted, the message Request Accepted will be
given before the phone returns to the stand-by display.
If the unit time and cost have been set up and if Advice of Charge has
been subscribed to, it will be used in preference.
If you are only subscribed to Advice of Charge Charging (AOCC) but the
network you are using does not support it you will not be able to make
chargeable calls.
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3. Press 2 to display the Unit Time screen.
You will now only be able to make emergency calls and receive non-
chargeable calls (some incoming calls are chargeable) until the cost limit
is reset. This can be performed as long as the SIM supports Advice Of
Charge fields.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 2, to enter the Call Time Menu.
4. Enter the unit time in minutes and seconds. Press YES to enter the
values that you have typed in. The time will be checked to determine
whether it is valid; if it is not, the display will show Unit Time
Invalid, before reverting back to the Unit Time display.
5. Before the changes that you have made are accepted, you will be
required to enter the phone PIN.
2. Press 4 to display the Call Cost menu.
NOTE:
If the phone PIN is entered incorrectly more than three times, the message
‘Call Rate Change Disabled’ will be shown before returning to stand-by
and you will not be able to change the unit time until it has been entered
correctly.
3. Press 3 to display the Maximum Cost screen.
To set the maximum cost
If you have set a maximum cost, when the total number of call units is
equal to this value, you will be prevented from making outgoing calls and
receiving chargeable incoming calls.
If you are in a call, 30 seconds before this limit is reached, you will be
warned that you have approximately 30 seconds of talk time left by the
RADIO PATH NOT AVAILABLE TONE being given and the message
‘Cost Limit Approaching’ being displayed.
4. Enter the maximum number of call units you want the phone to have
available for chargeable calls.
5. Press YES to enter this information.
When the maximum cost limit is reached, the message ‘Cost Limit
Reached’ will be displayed and the call terminated. The message ‘Cost
Limit Reached’ or ‘Chargeable Incoming Call’ will then be displayed
on the screen if another call is received.
If it is a Phase 2 SIM, you may be required to enter the SUPER PIN.
When the PIN has been confirmed, the message ‘Request Accepted’ will
be displayed before returning to stand-by.
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If using a Phase 1 SIM, any attempt to access the Cost results in the
message ‘Request Rejected’ being displayed.
Personalizing Your Phone
If you enter the SUPER PIN incorrectly three times, the SUPER PIN will
be blocked and you will be unable to use the SUPER PIN protected
features.
Busy Numbers
This menu allows you to select the action the phone will take if you dial
a number that is busy or unobtainable. The auto-redial feature permits a
telephone number to be redialled if the call does not connect at the first
attempt. If your subscription supports the GSM Completion of Calls to
Busy Subscribers (CCBS) service a network request can be sent.
NOTE:
The call charge indications provided by the phone are only an
approximation of the true cost of your calls as determined by your service
provider. These will be accurate if you have subscribed to Advice of
Charge, as the phone will calculate call charges using the cost entered and
time units supplied by the Advice of Charge Information (AOCI) and/or
Advice of Charge Charging (AOCC).
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 1 to enter Call Setup menu.
2. Press 1 or YES to show Busy Numbers menu.
3. Select required function:
• To enable the auto redial, press 1.
• To enable the CCBS, press 2.
• To disable both the auto-redial and CCBS, press 3.
A confirmation message will be displayed for 2 seconds.
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NOTE:
If you do not press a key for 15 seconds then the display returns to stand-
by and cancels the CCBS request.
If the network indicates to the phone that CCBS is possible then the
following screen will appear. If the number matches a number stored in
the phonebook then the name is displayed on line 2.
Ring Tone
To access the Ring Tone menu.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 1 to enter Call Setup menu.
2. Press 2 to show Ring Tone menu.
3. Press 1 for Ring Type.
Press YES to make a CCBS request for this call. There is usually a delay
while the network responds so the phone will display ‘Please Wait’: The
network may respond with a confirmation that the request has been made
successfully or that the request has been rejected.
Press NO to return to stand-by without making a CCBS request.
4. Select required function:
• To enable Standard Tone, press 1.
• To enable Dual Tone, press 2.
• To enable Long Tone, press 3.
If you do not press a key for 15 seconds then the display returns to stand-
by without making a CCBS request. You can make up to 5 CCBS
requests (this is network dependent).
The phone will then return to the Call Setup menu.
To Complete a CCBS Call
When the phone receives a CCBS recall the number is displayed on
screen similar to below. If the user was in a menu then the menu is exited.
Ring Volume
To access the Ring Volume menu.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 1 to enter Call Setup menu.
2. Press 2 to show Ring Tone menu.
Press YES to complete the CCBS call.
Press NO to return to stand-by and cancel the CCBS request.
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3. Press 2 for Ring Volume.
Caller ID
To access the Caller ID menu.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 1 to enter Call Setup menu.
2. Press 3 to show Caller ID menu.
4. Adjust the volume level by using the up and down volume keys or the
SOFT keys.
The squares that are filled in indicate the volume level currently set.
When the volume level is at its lowest, i.e. silent, none of the squares will
be filled in. Each time you adjust the volume level, the current
ALERTING TONE will be played at that volume level. Press YES to
confirm selection of the required ringing volume. The phone will then
return to the Call Setup Menu.
3. To enable Caller ID, press 1 or YES. To disable it, press 2.
NOTE:
If the calling number matches a number in the phone book stores, the
associated alphanumeric name will also be shown on the display. This
display will remain until the call is answered or rejected.
Escalating Ring Volume
To access the Escalating Ring Volume menu.
Connect ID
To access the Connect ID menu.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 1 to enter Call Setup menu.
2. Press 2 to show Ring Tone menu.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 1 to enter Call Setup menu.
3. Press 3 for Escalating Ring Volume.
2. Press 4 to show Connect ID menu.
4. To enable the escalating ring volume, press 1 or YES. To disable it,
press 2. A confirmation message will be displayed before returning to
the Call Setup menu.
3. To enable Connect ID, press 1 or YES. To disable it, press 2.
A confirmation message will be displayed before the phone returns to the
Call Setup menu.
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Automatic Display of Call Time
Greetings
To access the Auto Time menu.
A greetings text appears after you enter your PIN when you first turn on
the phone. You can change the text as follows:
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 1 to enter Call Setup menu.
2. Press 6 to show Auto Time menu.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 3 to enter Greetings Menu.
2. Press CLR to clear message.
3. Press YES to confirm.
4. Enter the first letter of the greeting (up to four lines) by pressing the
appropriate numeric key as many times as required. To change the
character set to lower case press the SOFT RIGHT key, see Table
“Lower Case Mode” on page 22.
3. To enable Auto Time, press 1 or YES. To disable it, press 2.
A confirmation message will be displayed before the phone returns to the
‘Call Setup’ menu.
NOTE:
Pressing the SOFT RIGHT key will cycle the character sets through
Upper case, Lower case, Numeric, Greek and back to Upper case. The
current mode is shown in the bottom right corner of the screen with the
characters ‘ABC’ corresponding to Upper Case, ‘abc’ for Lower Case,
etc.
Auto Answer
Allows you to enable or disable the handsfree auto-answering function.
When enabled, the phone will automatically answer an incoming call
when the phone is attached to the handsfree car kit.
For example, to enter the text: ‘World’, press the following keys: W (9),
SOFT RIGHT, o (6666), r (777), l (555), d (3). The display will show:
To access the Auto Answer menu.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 1 to enter Call Setup menu.
2. Press 7 to show Auto Answer menu.
Press YES to confirm. A confirmation message ‘Request Accepted’ will
be displayed before the phone returns to the Call Setup menu.
3. To enable Auto Time, press 1 or YES. To disable it, press 2.
A confirmation message will be displayed before the phone returns to the
Call Setup menu.
Clock
The clock can be set for 12 or 24 hr mode and various date modes.
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3. Enter two digits for current year and press YES.
4. Enter two digits for current month and press YES.
5. Enter two digits for current day and press YES.
A confirmation message ‘Date updated’ will be displayed before the
phone returns to the Call Setup menu.
Set Time
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 4 to enter the Clock Menu.
Clock Mode
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 4 to enter the Clock menu.
2. Press 1 or YES to set clock, current time is shown in brackets.
2. Press 3 to set Clock Mode, current mode is shown with asterix.
3. Enter digits for new time and press YES. Use * key to toggle am/pm.
A confirmation message ‘Clock updated’ will be displayed before the
phone returns to the Call Setup menu.
Set Date
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 4 to enter the Clock Menu.
3. Press 1 to select AM/PM mode or press 2 for 24 hour mode.
A confirmation message ‘Clock Mode enabled’ will be displayed before
the phone returns to the Call Setup menu.
Date Mode
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 4 to enter the Clock menu.
2. Press 2 to set date, current date is shown in brackets.
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2. Press 4 to set Date Mode, current mode is shown with asterix.
Language
The phone supports 12 languages for all display messages. The user has
the option to select any one of these languages as desired.
When the phone is first used following factory initialisation, language
selection is set to automatic. Consequently, the language will be selected
automatically according to the SIM.
3. The current date is presented in the currently selected date mode.
Press SOFT LEFT and SOFT RIGHT to toggle round the options.
The possible options are:
Language Mode
To access the Language Mode menu.
Day-Month–Year
Month/Day/Year
YearMonthDay
Day-Month-Year
Off
e.g. 19-05-99
e.g. 05/19/99
e.g. 990519
1. Press SOFT LEFT, then 1 to enter Setup menu.
2. Press 5 to show Language menu.
e.g. 19-May-99
4. Press YES to select an option.
The current date is displayed in the appropriate confirmation mode for 4
seconds before returning to the Clock menu.
3. To enable Automatic Language Selection, press 1 or YES. To enable
manual selection, press 2.
A confirmation message will be displayed before the phone returns to the
Call Setup menu.
Satellite Synchronisation Mode
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 4 to enter the Clock menu.
2. Press 5 to set Satellite Synchronisation Mode.
3. The following display will appear:
To Choose a Language
1. Press SOFT LEFT, then 1 to enter Setup menu.
2. Press 5 to show Language menu.
3. Press 2 to choose a new language manually.
4. Press SOFT LEFT or SOFT RIGHT to scroll through the available
languages. Pressing and holding the keys for at least ½ second will
automatically scroll through the available languages, pausing for ½
second on each.
4. Press SOFT LEFT or SOFT RIGHT to change displayed offset, the
time increments in 15 minutes steps to a maximum of 13 hours.
When required figure is seen press YES.
A confirmation message ‘Clock Synchronised’ will be displayed.
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The following languages (in their native form) shall be displayed as the
user scrolls through the options:-
3. Press 1 to select the backlight operation.
English
Deutsch
Francais
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Portugues
Dansk
4. Press 1 to permanently switch on the backlight. Press 2 to switch it
off. Press 3 to switch off the backlight automatically after a period of
inactivity.
NOTE:
Norsk
If you select automatic backlighting, you will be prompted to enter the
required period of inactivity (no incoming messages or calls, key presses
etc.) before the backlighting is switched-off, in seconds. The display will
show:
Svenska
Polski
Èeština
Press YES to select the chosen language.
The unit will then return to the Setup display with all message prompts in
the new language.
Power Save
The phone has a power saving features that allow you to enable or disable
the visual indicator and Keypad backlighting.
Enter the time required in seconds and press YES.
A confirmation message will be displayed on the screen.
Backlight Operation
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1 to enter Setup menu.
2. Press 6 to show Power Save menu.
Visual Indicator Usage
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1 to enter Setup menu.
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2. Press 6 to show Power Save menu.
Fixed Dialled Number Store
This feature allows you to restrict the telephone numbers that can be
dialled using the phone. It is only available if you are using a Phase 2 SIM
card which supports fixed dialling.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, then 1, then 7 to enter Fixed Numbers menu.
3. Press 2 to select the Indicator operation.
2. Press 1 or YES to enable the Fixed Dial Stores, or 2 to disable it.
You may be prompted to enter the SUPER PIN. Enter it (if you do not
have this, you can get it from your service provider). If this is entered
incorrectly three times, the phone will give the message Super PIN
Blocked before returning to stand-by.
4. Press 1 to enable the Visual Indicators, press 2 to disable them.
Handsfree Automatic Shutdown Timer
Allows you to specify a time period (in minutes) when the phone will stay
on after the vehicle ignition is switched off.
If the SUPER PIN has been entered correctly, a confirmation message of
Fixed Number Dialling Enabled or Fixed Number Dialling Disabled will
be given before the display returns to the Setup Menu.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 8 to enter Timer menu.
Voice Mail
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 9 to enter Voice Mail setup.
2. Enter a 1 to 3 digit number and press YES to save.
A confirmation message ‘Request Accepted’ will be displayed on the
screen.
2. Enter the number supplied by the service provider that the phone will
use to extinguish the Voice Mail icon and press YES.
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New voice mail causes the alert tone to be played and the voice mail icon
will flash until you call the voice mail centre.
Protecting Your Phone
NOTE:
This chapter describes the different locks that you can use to protect your
phone. These are the only ways of protecting your phone in case of theft.
Once you call the voice mail centre to retrieve mail, the flashing icon is
extinguished, even if you have not heard all the messages.
About Locks
Your phone has three types of locks:
• Keypad lock (does not protect in case of theft).
• Phone lock.
• Card lock (SIM).
The card and phone locks are found in the Security menu and you find the
keypad lock in the Keylock menu.
Keypad Lock
You can lock the keypad so that unintentional key actions have no effect
if the phone is turned on when you are carrying it in a handbag or pocket.
The keypad remains locked until you:
• Answer or reject a call.
• Unlock the keypad yourself.
NOTE:
You can always make the international emergency call 112 when the
keypad is locked.
Setting the Keypad Lock
To prevent accidental key actions, you can lock the phone’s keypad.
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1. Press SOFT LEFT, 7. The display will show:
Phone Lock (PIN)
The phone lock protects the phone against unauthorized use of the phone
if there is a theft. The phone lock is not activated when you buy the phone.
Upon purchase the phone Personal Identification Number (PIN) will be
set to 0000.
While the keypad lock is on, emergency calls can be made by pressing 1,
1, 2.
If the phone PIN is enabled, when you switch on the phone, the message
‘Phone PIN Enabled’ will be displayed. It is strongly recommended that
you enable the Phone PIN. If you do not like the original number we
recommend that you change it to one you find easy to remember.
If an incoming call is received, the backlight operation will be enabled
and the YES, NO and 0 keys will become operational. You can answer
the call using YES or reject it using NO, or 0 and YES for User
Determined User Busy (which allows the diversion of an incoming call to
be forced to the number that has been registered with the network for call
forwarding if busy).
It is important that you remember the phone PIN. Please make a note of
it somewhere safe, not on the SIM or the phone.
The phone PIN can only be changed when the MASTER SIM is inserted,
(the SIM fitted when the phone PIN was first enabled). If a different SIM
is used, the message ‘Request Rejected’ will be given.
NOTE:
The keypad lock takes precedence over Short Messages. Therefore, you
will need to disable the Key Lock first before you can read any of the
messages.
To Enable the Phone PIN
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1 to enter Setup menu.
2. Press 2 for Security menu, then press 1.
To unlock the keypad
When the keypad lock is enabled, pressing SOFT LEFT will only allow
the user to select the option to Unlock the keypad. The display will show:
Press 7 or YES to unlock the keypad.
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3. Press 2 to select Enable.
To Change the Phone PIN
You can only change the Phone PIN when it has been enabled.
1. Select Phone PIN Menu, press 1.
2. Enter the old PIN digits and press YES. The display will now show
‘Enter New Phone PIN’.
3. Enter the new PIN digits and press YES. The PIN must be 4 digits
long.
4. Enter the 4 digit phone PIN and press YES.
4. Enter the new PIN digits again to confirm and press YES. The
display will show ‘New Phone PIN Accepted’ before returning to the
Setup Menu.
The message ‘Phone PIN Enabled’ will be shown on the screen and the
phone will return to the Setup menu.
To Disable the Phone PIN
NOTE:
1. Enter the PHONE PIN Options Menu and press 3. If the PIN has
already been disabled, you will not be prompted to enter the PIN,
otherwise the display will be:
• If you enter the old PIN incorrectly, the message ‘Phone PIN Error’
will be shown. If it is entered incorrectly three times, the phone will
become disabled.
• If you make a mistake when confirming the PIN, the message ‘Phone
PIN Confirmation Error’ will be shown and you will be asked to re-
enter the new PIN again.
• When the PIN has been successfully confirmed, the phone will return
to the Setup Menu.
• If the Master SIM (the SIM fitted when the phone PIN was first
enabled) is not used when attempting to change the phone PIN, the
message ‘Request Rejected’ will be given.
Enter the 4 digit phone PIN and press YES. The message ‘Phone PIN
Disabled’ will be shown on the screen and the phone will return to the
Setup menu.
If you cannot find the Master PIN, contact your service provider.
NOTE:
If you enter the PIN incorrectly, you will be notified of this and asked to
re-enter it. If you enter it incorrectly three times, the phone will be
disabled for all foreign SIMs and the message ‘Phone Disabled’ will be
shown on the display.
Unblocking with Personal Unblocking
Key (PUK)
When you buy your SIM Card, you obtain a 4- to 8- digit Personal
Identification Number (PIN) and a Personal Unblocking Key (PUK). The
PIN is the code that you enter to get access to and activate your
subscription. PIN 2 is used with special functions, such as price. The PUK
If you try to disable the PHONE PIN when it is enabled and you are using
a foreign SIM, you will be given the message ‘Phone PIN Disable Not
Allowed’.
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(and PUK 2) is a code that helps you unlock your phone when you have
forgotten the PIN (PIN 2).
3. Press 2 to select Enable.
If you have entered the PIN incorrectly three times in a row enter the
following from stand-by:
<* <* 0 5 <* SIM PIN1 Unblocking Key
Then enter the new number.
4. Enter the 4 digit phone PIN and press YES. The message ‘SIM PIN
Enabled’ will be shown on the screen and the phone will return to the
Setup menu.
<* New SIM PIN1
Enter the new number again to confirm.
<* New SIM PIN1 #>
To change the SIM PIN
You can only change the SIM PIN when it is enabled.
1. Press YES from the Phone PIN Options Menu to enter a new PIN.
The display will show the message Enter Old SIM PIN.
2. Enter the old PIN digits and press YES. The display will show Enter
New SIM PIN.
Card Lock (SIM PIN)
The card lock protects your SIM Card. When the card lock is active, you
will always be prompted to enter your PIN at start-up.
3. Enter the new PIN digits and press YES. You may enter between 4
and 8 digits. The display will then show the message Confirm New
SIM PIN.
4. Enter the new PIN digits again and press YES. The display will show
New SIM PIN Accepted before returning to the Setup Menu.
If you make a mistake when confirming the PIN, the message SIM PIN
Confirmation Error will be shown and you will be asked to re-enter the
new PIN again.
To Enable the SIM PIN Lock
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1 to enter Setup menu.
2. Press 2 for Security menu, then press 2.
When the PIN has been successfully confirmed, the phone will return to
the Setup Menu.
NOTE:
If you enter the old PIN incorrectly, the message SIM PIN Error will be
shown. If it is entered incorrectly three times, you will be notified that the
PIN has become blocked.
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To Disable the SIM PIN Lock
Controlling Your Calls
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 1, 2 and press 3. If the SIM PIN has already been
disabled, you will not be prompted to enter the SIM PIN, otherwise
the display will be:
This section deals with controlling your calls by diverting, placing in call
wait or barring.
Call Divert
If call barring is already set, you may be unable to divert calls using the
call divert feature. The network may send a request rejected message if
you try to use this feature when call barring is set.
2. Enter the 4 digit phone PIN and press YES. The message ‘SIM PIN
Disabled’ will be shown on the screen and the phone will return to
the Setup menu.
To Review the Call Divert Status
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 5 to enter Advanced menu.
2. Press 1 for Divert menu.
NOTE:
If you enter the SIM PIN incorrectly, you will be notified of this and
asked to re-enter it. If you enter it incorrectly three times, the SIM will be
disabled and the message ‘SIM PIN Disabled’ will be shown on the
display.
If you try to disable the SIM PIN when it is enabled and you are using a
foreign SIM, you will be given the message ‘SIM PIN Disable Not
Allowed’.
3. Press 1 for Status.
The message ‘Please Wait’ will be shown, before one of the following
messages appears with the diverted number:
Either Call Divert Not Activated is shown or
Voice Call Divert On No Reply To
Data Call Divert On No Reply To
Fax Call Divert On No Reply To
Voice Call Divert Not Reachable To
Data Call Divert Not Reachable To
Fax Call Divert Not Reachable To
Voice Call Divert If Busy To
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Data Call Divert If Busy To
Fax Call Divert If Busy To
Divert All Voice Calls To
3. Press 2 for Set.
Divert All Data Calls To
Divert All Fax Calls To
Divert All Calls To
The network may respond with a notification message for an unsupported
service.
4. Press 1 or YES to divert all calls, 2 to divert a call when the phone is
engaged, 3 to divert incoming calls if you are not available, 4 to
divert incoming calls when the phone is switched off.
5. Select the basic service group for which the call diversion is to be set.
The display will show:
If more than one response message is available, you can scroll through
them using the SOFT keys. If the divert number is longer than twelve
characters, the other portion of the number will be substituted on the
screen by a diamond character, to view the rest of the number, hold down
the <* and #> keys for at least half a second.
The network’s response will be accompanied by the RADIO PATH
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TONE being given in the earpiece. Press NO
to return to the stand-by display. (The display will not change until NO is
pressed).
6. Press 1 for All Calls, 2 for Voice Only, 3 for Data Only or 4 for Fax
Only. The display will show:
To Setup Call Divert
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 5 to enter Advanced menu.
2. Press 1 for Divert menu.
7. Enter the number to which the calls are to be diverted. The number
may be recalled from the memory store by pressing MEM, or from
the Dialled, Received or Missed stores by pressing SOFT RIGHT.
Press YES to set up the diversion.
The message ‘Please Wait’ will be shown on the display. When the
network has responded, the message ‘Request accepted’ will be shown,
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accompanied by the RADIO PATH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TONE in
the earpiece.
5. Select the basic service group for which the call diversion is to be
cancelled. The display will show:
The phone will then return to the stand-by display. It is possible to have
more than one call diversion option set at any one time, i.e. each option
can be set and cancelled individually (including Divert All Calls).
Notification that a Call has been Diverted
The network may inform the relevant parties when a call has been
diverted and the RADIO PATH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TONE will be
played.
6. Press 1 for All Calls, 2 for Voice Only, 3 for Data Only or 4 for Fax
Only.
7. The display will show the message ‘Please Wait’ and then ‘Request
Accepted’ will be displayed. The RADIO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
TONE will be played through the earpiece. The phone will then
return to the stand-by display.
If the incoming call information includes a Calling Line Identification
Presentation (CLIP) number, this will be displayed before the notification
that a call has been diverted.
A notification message may also be sent if call diversion is active when
an outgoing call is made. The display will show:
Call Waiting
Call Wait is a network subscription option which allows an incoming call
to be held waiting when you are already in a call. If this option is not
available or not activated, new calls trying to reach you when you are
busy will be rejected and there will be no notification that you were being
called.
Call Hold is a network subscription option that allows a call to be placed
on hold when accepting a waiting call, or to start a new outgoing call. If
the network allows, the party being placed on hold may be sent
notification that their call is being put on hold. The notifications may be
an audible announcement and the message On hold will be displayed on
the screen. The calling party may also be sent notification when the call
becomes active again.
To Remove Call Diversion
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 5 to enter Advanced menu.
2. Press 1 for Divert menu.
3. Press 3 for Cancel.
4. Press 1 or YES to cancel divert all calls, 2 to cancel divert a call
when the phone is engaged, 3 to cancel divert incoming calls if you
are not available, 4 to cancel divert incoming calls when the phone is
switched off.
You can retrieve a call from hold if the active call has ended or the active
and held calls are switched.
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Only a voice call or voice calls may be placed on hold.
3. Press 2 for Set.
To Check the Call Wait Status
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 5 to enter Advanced menu.
2. Press 2 for Call Wait menu.
3. Press 1 for Status.
4. Press 1 or YES to call wait all calls, 2 to call wait a call when the
phone is engaged, 3 to call wait incoming calls if you are not
available, 4 to call wait incoming calls when the phone is switched
off.
5. Select the basic service group for which the Call Wait is to be set. The
display will show:
One of the following messages will appear:
All Call Wait Services Activated
Data Call Wait Activated
All Call Wait Services Inactive
Data Call Wait Not Activated
Voice Call Wait Activated
Fax Call Wait Activated
Voice Call Wait Not Activated
Fax Call Wait Not Activated
6. Press 1 for All Calls, 2 for Voice Only, 3 for Data Only or 4 for Fax
Only.
The message ‘Please Wait’ will be shown on the display. When the
network has responded, the message ‘Request accepted’ will be shown,
accompanied by the RADIO PATH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TONE in
the earpiece.
There may be a short delay before the network responds to the status
request, this will be indicated by the message ‘Please Wait’ being shown
on the display.
Each response is shown for 4 seconds then the phone returns to stand-by.
The phone will then return to the stand-by display.
To Set Call Waiting
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 5 to enter Advanced menu.
2. Press 2 for Call Wait menu.
To Cancel Call Waiting
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 5 to enter Advanced menu.
2. Press 2 for Call Wait menu.
3. Press 3 for Cancel.
4. Press 1 or YES to cancel call wait all calls, 2 to cancel call wait a call
when the phone is engaged, 3 to cancel call wait incoming calls if
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you are not available, 4 to cancel call wait incoming calls when the
phone is switched off.
5. Select the basic service group for which the call wait is to be
cancelled. The display will show:
3. Press 3 to reject the waiting call and continue with the active call.
If you do not wish to accept the waiting call but you have not explicitly
rejected it, it will time-out and go away.
Dealing with Multiple Calls
Placing a Second Call and holding the Current Call
If you are engaged in a call and wish to make or accept a second call
without losing the original call, enter the number you wish to dial and
press YES at any time. If the network accepts the request, The number
which you entered will be dialled and the current call will be put on hold.
The phone will display the message ‘Call On Hold’, to remind you that
your original call is still held.
6. Press 1 for All Calls, 2 for Voice Only, 3 for Data Only or 4 for Fax
Only.
The message ‘Please Wait’ being shown on the display. When the
network has acknowledged the request, a message ‘Request Accepted’
will appear in the display to confirm that the call waiting option has been
cancelled. The phone will then return to stand-by.
To terminate both the active and held calls, press NO. Any waiting call
will not be affected
Receiving/placing a Third Call
Call Waiting In-Call Menu
When you are in a call, you may select the Call Waiting In-Call Menu to
If you already have a call on hold and you receive a third call, you will be
notified of this call in the same manner as before. You are able to accept
or reject it from the Call Waiting In-Call Menu.
deal with the waiting call by pressing SOFT LEFT. The display will be:
You will not be able to select ‘Hld+Accept’ from the menu. If you
attempt to select this option, the message ‘Call Already On Hold’ will be
given before reverting to the in-call display. If you wish to accept the new
call, you will need to end the current call first.
If you want to make an outgoing call when you are currently involved in
two calls, you must first end one of the current calls.
1. Press either 1 or YES to end the active call and accept the waiting
call.
Switching between Active Call and Call on Hold
When you are dealing with two calls, one active and another on hold, you
can switch between them or end either one by using the Call Hold In-Call
Menu.
2. Press 2 to place the active call on hold and accept the waiting call (if
you are subscribed to this option and you do not have a call on hold).
If you already have a call on hold this will bring up the message ‘Call
Already on Hold’ before reverting to the in-call display.
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1. Press SOFT LEFT from within the current call and the Call Hold In-
Conference Calls
Call Menu will appear:
Call conferencing is a network subscription option that allows you to
merge an active and a held call to form a single multi-connection call
containing up to five remote parties. Once a conference call has been
established remote parties can be added, disconnected and extracted as
required. You can only control one conference call at a time.
NOTE: This service is a subscription based option which also requires
subscription to the call hold service.
2. Press 2 to Switch calls.
NOTE:
Only voice calls may be included in a conference call.
The network always gives privacy between held and active calls.
Another call can be made by putting the conference call on hold, by
entering the new number and press YES at any time.
Placing a Call when the Called Party is Engaged
If you make an outgoing call to a party that does not have call waiting
activated and is already engaged in a call, your call will be cleared down.
To Create a Conference Call
To create a conference call you must first have one active call and one call
on hold. Once you have established this situation, from within the current
call.
If the party does have call waiting activated, you may have the option of
waiting for a period determined by the network until the called party
becomes free. If the time period expires, your call attempt will be rejected
or diverted.
1. Press SOFT LEFT and 7 to enter the Conference Menu. The display
will be:
The network will alert you that call waiting has been invoked and the
RINGING TONE will continue. The message ‘Waiting’ will be
displayed until the call is answered, cleared, rejected or diverted.
Call Termination by Calling Party with another Call
Held
If the active call was terminated by the calling party and there is a call on
hold, this will be retrieved and become active. The RADIO PATH NOT
AVAILABLE TONE will be played and the display will replace the
message ‘Call On Hold’ with ‘Connected’.
2. Press YES to join the active and held calls into a single, active
conference call. If the join request is not successful, a warning
message and warning tone will be given.
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The network will notify you that the conference call has been created and
the phone will return to the In-Call display, with the message.
The bottom line of the display shows the state of the call, this is either
‘Connected’, ‘On Hold’, ‘Call Held’ or ‘Hung Up’. If ‘On Hold’ is
displayed, the remote party has placed the call on hold. If ‘Call Held’ is
displayed, you have placed the conference call on hold. If ‘Hung Up’ is
displayed, the remote party has hung up and the network has not
terminated the call but suspended it instead.
You can scroll through the call list using the SOFT keys, and review the
details for each participant in turn. If you hold a SOFT key down for at
least half a second, you will automatically scroll through the list.
You can repeat the procedure described above to add up to a total of five
remote parties to the conference call.
To Extract a Participant in a Conference Call for a
Private Conversation
To enter the Conference Menu, if the conference call is the only call and
Once a conference call has been established you can treat it as a normal
call. For example, if you need to make another call you can place the
conference call on hold and make another call in the normal way.
there are no held calls.
To Review the Participants in a Conference Call
• If the conference call is the only call enter the Normal In-Call Menu.
Press SOFT LEFT and 4 to display the Call List.
• If there is a conference call and a call on hold, press SOFT LEFT, 7,
4 to display the Call List.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 7, 2. The display will show the call list.
2. Scroll the call list using the SOFT keys. When the call you wish to
extract is displayed. Press SOFT LEFT. An example of what the
display will be is:
The display will show the first entry in the call list, for example:
3. Press YES and the call will be extracted for a private conversation.
The display will return to the Normal In-Call display. Alternatively,
press SOFT RIGHT to abort the extraction at any stage.
4. To abort the extraction operation, press NO. The phone will return to
the Call list.
If the conference call has been put on hold, you will not be able to extract
a call from it. The message ‘Conference On Hold’ will be displayed
before returning to the Normal In-Call display.
The first line of the display shows the call number allocated to the remote
party, this will be in the range of 1 to 5. If available, the call identifier
(name) and telephone number will also be displayed. If these are
unavailable (which is only possible with incoming calls), a message
identifying the direction of the call will be displayed such as ‘Incoming’.
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The extraction operation also cannot be performed if a call has already
been put on hold, the message ‘Call Already On Hold’ will be displayed
before returning to the Normal In-Call display.
List, accessed by using option 4 in the Conference Menu, to identify
which remote party has put their call on hold. If, while reviewing the Call
List, a remote party places their call on hold, the message ‘Conference
Member Placed Call On Hold’ will be displayed for four seconds before
the display returns to the updated Call List.
If you have extracted a call from a conference call, it can be added to the
conference call again by selecting 1 or YES from the Conference Menu.
If a remote party terminates their call, you will hear the normal call
ending tone and the call ending message will be displayed in the normal
way. The message ‘Call X Ended’ will then be displayed, where X is the
call number (1 - 5) of the remote party that terminated their call. The call
will then be deleted from the Call List. If a remote party terminates their
call while you are reviewing the Call List, this message will be displayed
and you will be returned to the updated Call List.
To Disconnect a Remote Party from a Conference Call
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 7, 3. The display will be:
If no parties remain when the remote party is disconnected, the
conference call will end.
2. Press the SOFT keys to scroll to the call you wish to disconnect, then
press YES. The display will show:
Remote Party Notification
When a remote party joins a conference, the network may send
notification that they are part of a conference call, by giving the message
‘Conferencing’. When further remote parties are added to the conference
call, the remote parties may be notified of this.
Call Control Public MMI Commands Summary
When you are in a call, the call control commands can be accomplished
without going into the menu by keying in one of the following GSM
commands:
3. To disconnect the call, press YES to abort the operation and return to
the Call List.
If no remote parties remain when the call is disconnected, the conference
call will end.
0 YES
This will release all held calls or activate User
Determined User Busy for a waiting call to force an
incoming call to be diverted to the number registered for
call forwarding.
Call Hold and Call Termination by a Remote Party
If, during a conference call, one of the remote parties either puts their call
on hold or terminates it, the phone will inform you of these actions.
If a remote party places their call on hold, the message displayed will
alternate between ‘Conference’ and ‘On Hold’. You can use the Call
1 YES
This will accept the waiting call and end all active calls.
This ends the active call X (used in conference calls).
1X YES
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3. Press 1 for Status.
2 YES
This accepts the waiting call and puts the active call on
hold.
2X YES
This puts all active calls on hold except call X with
which communication shall be supported (used in
conference calls).
3 YES
4 YES
5 YES
Adds a held call to the conversation (i.e. merges the
active and held calls to form or add to a conference call).
4. Press 1 to review the Outgoing Call Bar Status. The network will
respond with one of the following messages:
No Outgoing Call Restrictions
This merges the active and held calls to perform a call
transfer.
All Services Barred Emergency Calls Only
Voice Calls Barred Emergency Calls Only
Messages Barred
Data Calls Barred
Fax Calls Barred
Internat’l Services Barred
Internat’l Voice Calls Barred
Internat’l Messages Barred
Activate a CCBS request for the last dialled number.
This must be done before 15s have elapsed after the end
of the call.
NO
This ends all active and held calls, but not those that are
waiting.
Tel No. YES This places the active call on hold and sets up a new call
to the telephone number dialled.
Internat’l Data Calls Barred
Call Barring
The call barring service lets you control which kind of calls can be made
to or from your phone. This feature is convenient if you lend your phone
to somebody else. This feature is service dependent.
Internat’l Fax Calls Barred
Internat’l Services Barred Except (Home Country)
Internat’l Voice Calls Barred Except (Home Country)
Internat’l Messages Barred Except (Home Country)
Internat’l Data Calls Barred Except (Home Country)
Internat’l Fax Calls Barred Except (Home Country)
If more than one restriction is set, you can scroll through the messages
one by one using the SOFT keys. Alternatively, the network may respond
with a notification message for an unsupported service.
To Check the Call Bar Status
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 5 to enter Advanced menu.
2. Press 3 for Call Bar menu.
5. If you had pressed 2 the following messages would display:
No Incoming Call Restrictions
All Incoming Services Barred
All Incoming Services Barred When Roaming
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Incoming Voice Calls Barred
Incoming Voice Calls Barred When Roaming
Incoming Messages Barred
5. Press a number to select the Call Bar option required. The display
will show:
Incoming Messages Barred When Roaming
Incoming Data Calls Barred
Incoming Data Calls Barred When Roaming
Incoming Fax Calls Barred
Incoming Fax Calls Barred When Roaming
The message(s) will remain on the screen until you press NO.
To Set Outgoing Call Barring
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 5 to enter Advanced menu.
2. Press 3 for Call Bar menu.
6. Press 1 for All Calls, 2 for Voice Only, 3 for Data Only, 4 for Fax
Only or 5 for Messages.
7. Enter network password and press YES.
If you do not have the password, contact your service provider for it. The
display will show the message ‘Request Accepted’, before returning to
stand-by. If the password is entered incorrectly, the message ‘Password
Error’ will be displayed on the screen.
3. Press 2 for Set.
4. Press 1 or YES to set Outgoing Call Bar, the display will show the
options.
To Set Incoming Call Barring
1. Press SOFT LEFT, then 5 to enter Advanced menu.
2. Press 3 for Call Bar menu.
3. Press 2 for Set.
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4. Press 2 to set Incoming Call Bar, the display will show the options.
3. Press 3 for Cancel, the display will show the options.
5. Press a number to select the Call Bar option required. The display
will show:
4. Press 1 or YES to Cancel Outgoing Call Bar. The display will show:
5. Press 1 for All Calls, 2 for Voice Only, 3 for Data Only, 4 for Fax
Only or 5 for Messages.
6. Enter network password and press YES.
6. Press 1 for All Calls, 2 for Voice Only, 3 for Data Only, 4 for Fax
Only or 5 for Messages.
7. Enter network password and press YES.
If you do not have the password, contact your service provider for it. The
display will show the message ‘Request Accepted’, before returning to
stand-by. If the password is entered incorrectly, the message ‘Password
Error’ will be displayed on the screen.
If you do not have the password, contact your service provider for it. The
display will show the message ‘Request Accepted’, before returning to
stand-by. If the password is entered incorrectly, the message ‘Password
Error’ will be displayed on the screen.
To Cancel Incoming Call Barring
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 5 to enter Advanced menu.
2. Press 3 for Call Bar menu.
To Cancel Outgoing Call Barring
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 5 to enter Advanced menu.
2. Press 3 for Call Bar menu.
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3. Press 3 for Cancel, the display will show the options.
2. Press 3 for Call Bar menu.
4. Press 2 to Cancel Incoming Call Bar. The display will show:
3. Press 4 for Password, the display will show:
4. Enter the old network password and press YES.
5. Enter the new network password and press YES.
6. Enter the new network password again to confirm and press YES.
If the new password and its confirmation do not match, the message
‘Password Confirmation Error’ will be given and you will be asked to
confirm the new password again. If your old password is entered
incorrectly the message ‘Password Error’ will be displayed.
5. Press 1 for All Calls, 2 for Voice Only, 3 for Data Only, 4 for Fax
Only or 5 for Messages.
6. Enter network password and press YES.
If you do not have the password, contact your service provider for it. The
display will show the message ‘Request Accepted’, before returning to
stand-by. If the password is entered incorrectly, the message ‘Password
Error’ will be displayed on the screen.
Once a positive network response has been received, ‘New Password
Accepted’ will be displayed before the phone returns to stand-by.
To Change the Network Password (for Call Barring)
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 5 to enter Advanced menu.
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Message and flashing icon appear on the display and the phone’s alerter
emits the message alert tone. If you are engaged in a call, the message
alert tone is heard in the earpiece and the Message Icon will be displayed.
Sending And Receiving Text
Messages
If your phone is switched off, the network will store the message until
your phone is next switched on. If your SIM is full, your phone will
display the message ‘Store Full’. It is advisable to delete any unwanted
messages at this stage.
The Short Message Service (SMS) function allows you to send and
receive text messages that contain up to 160 characters. Text messages
can be received when the phone is in stand-by mode, when you are
engaged in a call, or when incoming calls are diverted to another phone
number.
The alerting tones produced by the alerter can be set to occur once only
or to repeat once every minute until the message is read or the NO key is
pressed. In a call, the tones are produced once only to avoid disrupting the
call.
Also, if you have had your phone turned off for a while the network will
keep track of the message and send it to your phone as soon as it is turned
on.
Quick access to unread messages
After a message is received, it is left in the phone’s memory, which works
similar to a computer’s working memory. The message remains in the
phone’s memory until you read it. You can even turn off the phone and
the message will remain intact. If you, on the other hand, change SIM
Card, you will lose the unread message. This is because messages should
be personal.
You can quickly access your unread messages with your phone in stand-
by mode or even during a call. When Message is on the display and the
Message Icon is flashing, press SOFT LEFT to view the earliest unread
message.
NOTE:
Normal menu access function is overridden until you have viewed all of
your unread messages.
NOTE:
You need to set the service centre number before you can send any
messages. If you only want to receive messages, you do not need to do
anything.
You can scroll through this message, and all other messages, in the
normal way. Press NO to return to stand-by or back to the call.
Checking Subscription
Call your service provider to see which services your subscription
supports, or check the service provider’s manual.
Receiving a Message
When a message is received, provided that your GSM phone is switched
on, the message is automatically stored on your SIM. The announcement
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NOTE:
To Read a Message
When you reach the end of the message, you can display the sender’s
telephone number by pressing SOFT LEFT. Pressing SOFT LEFT one
more time will display the service centre’s telephone number. If you have
these numbers stored in memory, the associated “name” will also be
displayed. A further press of SOFT LEFT will display the message type,
for example ‘Repeated Message’.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
If you wish to read the next or previous message, press #> or <*. The
display will jump to the top of the relevant message. To exit the message
and return to the stand-by display, press and hold NO.
2. Press 1 or YES to read messages. The display will show a
chronological list of all stored messages, for example:
Saving and Dialling a Number Received in a Message
1. Scroll through the message until the telephone number is displayed.
2. Press and hold MEM to store the number. If more than one number is
shown on the display, your phone will recognise the first one
contained completely within the current 4 line display. You can save
this number in memory in the normal way or you can dial it directly
from within the message.
3. Store the number in memory, the telephone number is automatically
entered into the Number? field of the memory store, all you have to
do is assign a “name” and memory store number to it. When you
complete the store operation your phone will return you to the
message you were viewing.
The * indicates any unread messages. Use the SOFT keys to select the
message you wish to read and press YES. The beginning of the message
is displayed:
4. To call the number, press YES. When you end the call, your phone
will return to the stand-by display.
The first line of the message indicates the number of the current message
and the total number of messages stored. The second line of the message
indicates the time and date at which the message was received by the
service centre. Each message is displayed in groups of four lines or
“pages”.
Deleting a Message
As the memory space allocated to storing messages is limited, you will
have to periodically delete old messages. You can delete messages while
you are viewing the received messages directory and also while you are
within a message.
Use the SOFT keys to scroll though the message line by line.
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Scroll to the message you wish to delete using the SOFT keys and press
long CLR. ‘Delete Message?’ is displayed. Press YES to delete this
message and your phone will return to the store. If you delete the last
message, your phone will display ‘No Messages’ before returning to the
Message Menu display.
NOTE:
When the message alerter tones are suppressed, the tones heard through
the earpiece during a call will not be affected.
Clearing Messages Automatically
If you wish to delete a message while you are reading it, press long CLR
from within the message. ‘Delete Message?’ is displayed. Press YES to
delete this message and your phone will jump to the top of the next
message.
The memory space allocated for messages is limited, and you may not
wish to spend time periodically deleting old messages. You can set
automatic message clearing to delete old messages that you have already
read to make room for new ones.
Press NO to exit either of the two delete operations without clearing the
message.
NOTE:
The messages you have read will only be deleted when the message store
is full and a new message is received. Unread messages will never be
deleted, the display will show Store Full when there are only unread
messages in the memory store.
To Select Message Tones
The message alerting tone can be set to occur once only or to repeat once
every minute until the message is read, the key is pressed, or the phone is
switched off.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
2. Press 4, to display the Auto Clear Menu. The display will show:
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
2. Press 3 to display the Tones menu.
3. Press 1 to enable or 2 to disable automatic message clearing. A
confirmation message is displayed and your phone returns to the
stand-by display.
3. Press 1, 2 or 3 to set the message announcement tones to single play,
repeating (once a minute) or to disabled. A confirmation message is
displayed before your phone returns to the stand-by display.
In a call, the tones are produced once only to avoid disrupting the call.
Press NO to exit without changing the current setting.
Press NO to exit without changing the current setting.
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2. Press 2 to show the Originate menu.
Displaying Priority Messages
Immediately
Your Service Provider or Network Operator can send priority messages
directly to your phone’s display rather than to be stored on your SIM.
This Immediate Message Display feature can be disabled so the priority
message is treated as a normal message and is stored on your SIM.
If your phone is busy, a priority message will be stored in the same way
as any ordinary message you may receive.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
2. Press 5 to show the Display menu.
3. Press 1 or YES to display the Create Message Menu.
3. Press 1 to enable or 2 to disable the immediate display of priority
messages as they arrive. A confirmation message will be displayed
before your phone returns to the stand-by display.
4. Select an option or press NO to return to the beginning of the
Originate Message Menu.
Press NO to exit without changing the current setting.
5. To create a new message, press 1 to display a blank Message. The
display will show:
Sending a Message
You can create a message by editing a copy of an existing message, by
entering a completely new message, by selecting one of five “Built-in”
messages, or by replying to or forwarding a received message.
To Originate a New Message
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
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NOTE:
To delete a character, press CLR. If you want to delete all of the text (but
not the destination, service centre, validity or type information), press and
hold CLR. ‘Delete Message?’ is displayed. Press YES to delete the text.
Press NO to return to the message text.
You can now enter up to 160 alphanumeric characters (or spaces) to
create a message. Additional characters will result in a warning tone and
the message ‘Message too long’ being produced.
To move through the text, hold the <* #> keys down for at least half a
second.
You can recall a phone number from memory by pressing MEM to gain
access to the abbreviated dialled number stores in memory, locate the
required number in the normal way and then press YES to insert it in the
message.
To Enter Message Text
Enter the first letter of the name by pressing the appropriate numeric key
as many times as required. To change the character set to lower case press
the SOFT RIGHT key, see Table “Lower Case Mode” on page 22.
When you have entered the message text, press SOFT LEFT to move to
the destination address screen. Further presses of SOFT LEFT move to
the Service Centre Address, Validity period, and Message Type screens.
These must be completed before a message can be successfully sent.
NOTE:
Pressing the SOFT RIGHT key will cycle the character sets through
Upper case, Lower case, Numeric, Greek and back to Upper case. The
current mode is shown in the bottom right corner of the screen with the
characters ‘ABC’ corresponding to Upper Case, ‘abc’ for Lower Case,
etc.
On a Phase 2 SIM the destination address, service centre number and
message type may be preset by your Service Provider.
A useful feature provided by the phone allows the destination address,
service centre number, validity period and message type to be preset via
the defaults menu.
For example, to enter the text: ‘Meeting on 20.2.99’, press the following
keys: M (6), SOFT RIGHT, e (33), wait for a second, e (33), t (8), i (444),
n (66), g (4), space (1), o (6666), wait for a second, n (66), space (1),
SOFT RIGHT, 2 (2), 0 (0), SOFT RIGHT, SOFT RIGHT, . (11),
SOFT RIGHT, SOFT RIGHT, 2 (2), SOFT RIGHT, SOFT RIGHT, .
(11), SOFT RIGHT, SOFT RIGHT, 9 (9), 9 (9). The display will show:
To Enter the Destination Address
If you have not entered a destination address (recipients phone number)
via the default menu an ‘No Destination Address’ prompt will be
displayed on the destination address screen. This prompt will disappear
when you enter the first digit or recall a number from memory using
MEM.
To Enter the Service Centre Number
If you have not entered a service centre number (provided by your service
provider) via the default menu an ‘Enter Number’ prompt will be
displayed on the service centre address screen. This prompt will
disappear when you enter the first digit.
Spaces can be inserted in the message by pressing the 1 key once when
not in the numeric mode.
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3. Press 1 or YES to display the Create Message Menu.
To Enter the Validity Period
You can enter a period of time which tells the service centre how long to
retain the message and keep trying to send it when the destination cannot
be reached.
To help you when you first use this function, we have preset the validity
period to 2 days.
4. Press 2 to display the first three lines of an old message that you
originated and stored in memory. Use the <* and #> keys to scroll
through the other messages stored in memory. Use the SOFT keys to
scroll through the current message’s contents.
To Select the Message Type
You can choose how the message will be transmitted from the service
centre to the final destination. To help you when you first use this
function the default is normal GSM text.
5. Press YES to select the one you wish to use.
6. A copy of the message is created which you can edit if necessary
(remembering to check the destination, service centre, validity and
type).
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
2. Press 2 to show the Originate menu.
3. Press 6 to display the Defaults Menu.
4. Press 4 to display Type.
To Create a Message Based on a Provided Message
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
2. Press 2 to show the Originate menu.
3. Press 1 or YES to display the Create Message Menu
4. Press 3 to display the first three lines of the first message that is
provided by the phone. Use the <* and #> keys to scroll through all
five of these “built-in” messages. These messages are:
PLEASE CALL
5. Use the <* and #> keys to scroll through the message types stored in
memory (Text, Fax, Voice, ERMES, Paging and E-mail).
6. Press YES to select the one you wish to use.
To Review Your Newly Created Message
The SOFT keys now allow you to scroll through the message (including
the parameter information) if you want to check it.
You can now save the message, or send it, or modify it as required.
PLEASE RETURN MY CALL ON
I WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL
I WILL MEET YOU AT
To Create a Message from an Existing Message
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
2. Press 2 to show the Originate menu.
PLEASE RESCHEDULE MY APPOINTMENT WITH
5. Press YES to select the one you wish to use.
6. A copy of the message is created which you can edit if necessary
(remembering to check the destination, service centre, validity and
type).
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3. Press 2 to display the interrupted message in the state you left it.
You can now continue editing the message as before.
To Send the Completed Message
1. Press YES to send message.
2. You will now be asked to confirm the destination address of your
message. If you are not happy with it, then you can edit the number.
Otherwise press YES again to confirm the destination address.
3. You will then be asked if you require a delivery report for the
message. Note that some Network Operators or Service Providers
may charge for the service.
To Delete a Message
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
2. Press 2 to show the Originate menu.
3. Press 3, to display the first three lines of the first message that you
stored in memory.
4. Use the <* and #> keys to scroll through the other messages stored in
memory. You can use the SOFT keys to scroll through the current
message’s contents.
4. Press YES to request a delivery report, or NO to reject the request.
The message will then be sent to the network.
5. Press YES to select the one you wish to delete. ‘Delete Message?’ is
displayed.
To Save a Message
1. If you wish to save your message during entry, press and hold MEM.
6. Press YES to delete this message, and your phone will jump to the
top of the next message. If you delete all the messages, your phone
will display ‘No Messages’ and then return to the Originate menu.
To Reply to a Received Message
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
2. Press 1 to save the message in the SIM Memory or 2 to save it in the
Phone Memory. If the memory is full, the message ‘Store Full’ will
be displayed, otherwise a confirmation message will briefly appear.
You can then continue to enter text, or press YES to send the
message, or press NO to return to the message display.
2. Press 2 to show the Originate menu.
3. Press 4, to display the Received Messages.
4. Use the SOFT keys to choose a message and press YES to select it.
The first three lines of the message are displayed.
5. Use the <* and #> keys to scroll through the other messages and the
SOFT keys to scroll through the message text.
3. Press NO to exit at any time without saving the message.
6. You can edit the text if required and send the completed message as a
reply (remember to check the destination address and service centre
address before sending the message).
To Return to the Current Message (and complete it)
If you have had to leave a partially completed message to perform another
function, for example answering a call, you can return to it as follows.
To Forward a Received Message to a Third Party
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
2. Press 2 to show the Originate menu.
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
2. Press 2 to show the Originate menu.
3. Press 5, to display the Received Messages.
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4. Use the SOFT keys to choose a message and press YES to select it.
The first three lines of the message are displayed.
5. You can use the <* and #> keys to scroll through the other messages
and the SOFT keys to scroll through the message text.
6. Press YES and a copy of the message text is created but without the
message parameters. You then add the destination, service centre,
validity period and type to the copy and send the completed message
to a third party.
To Set the Message Parameter Defaults
1. Press SOFT LEFT, 3 to enter Messages menu.
2. Press 2 to show the Originate menu.
3. Press 6 to display the Defaults Menu. The display will show:
4. Select an option or press NO to return to the Originate Message
Menu.
5. Enter values for the default destination address, service centre
address, validity period and message type. When each value is
entered to your satisfaction, press YES to set it as a default.
To Check on the Status of the Last Message Sent
At the Originate Message Menu, press 7 and the phone will return with
either ‘No Messages Sent’ or after a short delay the service centre will
send a priority message containing a status report. This feature is network
dependent.
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information has been removed or changed after the original purchase
of the product from the dealer.
Warranty
2. If Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repaired or replaced
Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original
warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair,
whichever is longer. Repair or replacement may be via functionally
equivalent reconditioned units. Replaced faulty parts or components
will become the property of Ericsson.
3. This warranty does not cover any failure of the Product due to normal
wear and tear, misuse, including but not limited to use in other than
the normal and customary manner, in accordance with Ericsson´s
instructions for use and maintenance of the Product, accident,
modification or adjustment, acts of God, improper ventilation and
damages resulting from liquid.
Thank you for purchasing this Ericsson Product. To get maximum use of
the features of your new product we recommend that you follow a few
simple steps:
• Read the Guidelines for safe and efficient use.
• Read all the terms and conditions of your Ericsson Warranty.
• Save your original receipt. You will need it for warranty repair claims.
Should your Ericsson Product need warranty service, you should
return it to the dealer from whom it was purchased or contact your
local Ericsson helpdesk to get further information.
Our Warranty
4. This warranty does not cover product failures due to repair
installations, modifications or improper service performed by a non-
Ericsson authorised service workshop, opening of the product by
non-Ericsson authorised persons, or use of non-Ericsson original
accessories.
5. Batteries are warranted only if battery capacity falls below 80% of
rated capacity. This warranty becomes void if the batteries are
charged by non-Ericsson original battery chargers.
Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship at the time of its original purchase by a consumer, and for
a subsequent period of one (1) year.
All accessories for the Product are covered by a warranty for a period of
one (1) year from the date of its original purchase by a consumer.
What We Will Do
If, during the warranty period, this Product fails to operate under normal
use and service, due to improper materials or workmanship, Ericsson
subsidiaries, authorised distributors or authorised service partners will, at
its option, either repair or replace the Product in accordance with the
terms and conditions stipulated herein.
6. Tampering with any of the seals on the products will void the
warranty.
7. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHETHER
WRITTEN OR ORAL, OTHER THAN THIS PRINTED LIMITED
WARRANTY. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL ERICSSON BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT
Conditions
1. The warranty is valid only if the original receipt issued to the original
purchaser by the dealer, specifying the date of purchase and serial
number, is presented with the product to be repaired or replaced.
Ericsson reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this
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LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS. TO
THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED
BY LAW.
Patents
This product is manufactured under licence to one or more patents of
QUALCOMM Incorporated, other patents pending.
Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damage, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties,
so the preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which may vary from country to country.
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5,056,109
5,099,204
5,101,501
5,103,459
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Use of this product for data messaging and position determination
services for fleet management (motor vehicles, rail cars and/or vessels)
and systems which provide data communication, monitoring and control
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between remote fixed sites and a central point are not authorized under
the manufacturer’s license agreement and are prohibited.
The Ericsson Policy is one of continuous development and consequently
the information contained within this publication may vary in detail. All
specifications and accessories are subject to change without prior notice.
Some operational features described may not be available with early
software releases.
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Deleting a Message ........................................................... 55
Index
Deploying ............................................................................ 7
E
A
Edit a Number ................................................................... 23
Emergency Call ................................................................ 14
Alarm ..................................................................................7
Antenna ...............................................................................7
B
C
Backlight ...........................................................................36
Battery .................................................................................5
Busy Numbers ...................................................................30
Forward a Received Message ........................................... 60
G
H
Greetings ........................................................................... 33
Call Barring ......................................................................50
Call Cost ...........................................................................27
Call Divert ........................................................................42
Call Duration ....................................................................26
Call Waiting ......................................................................44
Caller ID ...........................................................................32
Calling ..............................................................................15
Card Lock (SIM) ...............................................................41
Charging .............................................................................5
Checking Time ..................................................................17
Clearing Messages ............................................................56
Clock .................................................................................33
Clock Mode .................................................................34, 35
Clock Offset .......................................................................35
CLR .....................................................................................9
Conference ........................................................................47
Connect ID ........................................................................32
Cost of Calls ......................................................................17
Create a Message ..............................................................59
Handling Two Calls .......................................................... 16
Holding the Phone ............................................................ 14
I
Incoming Call Barring ...................................................... 51
Indicators .......................................................................... 10
Inserting .............................................................................. 4
International Call ............................................................. 14
K
L
Key Tone Volume .............................................................. 18
Keypad Lock ..................................................................... 38
Language .......................................................................... 35
Last Number Stores ........................................................... 24
Lock ................................................................................... 38
M
Making Calls ..................................................................... 14
Maximum Cost .................................................................. 29
MEM ................................................................................... 9
Menu ................................................................................... 9
Message Tones .................................................................. 56
D
Delete a Message ..............................................................60
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Mode .................................................................................11
Multiple Calls ...................................................................46
Mute ..................................................................................17
N
Searching .......................................................................... 12
Select ................................................................................... 9
Select the Message Type ................................................... 59
Selecting ............................................................................ 12
Sending DTMF Tones ....................................................... 26
Soft ...................................................................................... 9
Speed Dialling .................................................................. 20
Store a Name and a Number ............................................. 21
Subscriptions ....................................................................... 2
Super PIN .................................................................... 27, 37
O
P
Patents ..............................................................................63
Pause Dialling ..................................................................25
Personalizing Your Phone ................................................30
Phone Book .......................................................................20
Phone Lock (PIN) .............................................................39
PIN ......................................................................................2
Power Save .......................................................................36
Priority Messages .............................................................57
Protecting Your Phone ......................................................38
PUK ..................................................................................40
PWR ....................................................................................9
R
T
V
Text Messages ................................................................... 54
Tone Signals ...................................................................... 17
Voice Mail ......................................................................... 37
Volume .............................................................................. 17
W
Y
Warranty ........................................................................... 62
Read a Message ................................................................55
Recall a Telephone Number ..............................................23
Receiving a Call ................................................................15
Receiving a Message .........................................................54
Redial ................................................................................18
Rejecting a Call ................................................................15
Reply to a Received Message ............................................60
Ring Tone ..........................................................................31
Ring Volume ................................................................18, 31
S
YES ...................................................................................... 9
Scratch Pad .......................................................................17
Scroll ...................................................................................9
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