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Your phone at a glance

Display

Keypad

Use to enter numbers and letters.

and

give access to special features.

Joystick

Allows menu navigation and access to features.

Volume buttons

Adjust earpiece volume.
When in menu, they
adjust the size of display
graphics.

Antenna

Red key

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Switch on: Press.
Switch off: Press & hold.
Ends calls & cancels menu options.

Green key

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Press to place or answer calls.
Confirms menu options.

Infrared
window

For transferring
information

Earpiece

Microphone

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Page 1: ...Volume buttons Adjust earpiece volume When in menu they adjust the size of display graphics Antenna Red key Switch on Press Switch off Press hold Ends calls cancels menu options Green key Press to place or answer calls Confirms menu options Infrared window For transferring information Earpiece Microphone Fold out this flap to discover more about your phone and this guide Ü Scroll down menu Scroll ...

Page 2: ...oice mail Setup voice mail p23 Voice mail Calculator Calendar Games p47 p48 p49 Extra Change network Preferred networks Home network Services Autoredial p56 p56 p51 p12 p33 Network Language Alert tones Auto key lock Security Time date Vibration Auto answer Hot keys Battery saving Any key answer Contrast p8 p8 p9 p50 p7 p9 p11 p9 p8 p8 p11 Settings Personal rate Time Charges Auto display p16 p16 p1...

Page 3: ...nal strength Keypad lock on All calls diverted Deep silent mode no alerts Vibrate mode on Text message received Using home network Roaming other network Multiple icon view Large text view Large icon view Conventions used in this guide For compactness and clarity this guide uses icons to represent joystick movements and keypad presses c Click the joystick right a Click the joystick left e Click the...

Page 4: ... Voice mail 22 Text messages 24 Mobile Internet 33 Data and fax calls 43 Using the Infrared port 45 Special features Utilities 46 Phone security features 50 Network features 51 Preventing and solving problems Care and maintenance 57 Troubleshooting 58 Index 61 Getting started and everyday use Messages Internet and data Special features Preventing and solving problem s 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5...

Page 5: ...y dangerous chemicals sparks may cause fire you are close to explosives or near a blasting site you are in an area where its operation is prohibited or may cause interference or danger Welcome Thank you Thank you for choosing this phone Its key features combine to provide excellent user friendly performance This guide is split into four main chapters each marked by the tabs shown at the edge of ea...

Page 6: ...mmunicate using radio waves because of this connection can not be guaranteed at all times Therefore you should not solely rely on your phone for essential communications such as medical emergencies If you use your phone infrequently it is important to ensure that your phone is checked regularly including battery charge To make an emergency call 1 Switch the phone on using the red key 2 Ensure you ...

Page 7: ...rt tones 8 Vibration alert 9 Auto key lock 9 Manual key lock 9 Hot keys 9 Getting started and everyday use SIM S I M Inserting your SIM card Your phone will have been supplied with a SIM Sub scriber Identity Module card from your service provider if it has not already been fitted do this now To insert the SIM card 1 If fitted remove the battery see the next section 2 Place the SIM with the contact...

Page 8: ... the base of the battery into the slot in the back of the phone 2 Press the top of the battery to the phone so that it locks into place To remove the battery Press and hold the locking catch into the body of the battery While the catch is depressed pull the top of the battery away from the phone ...

Page 9: ...into a suitable mains power socket Charging should start within two minutes unless the battery is fully discharged in which case it may take up to 20 minutes to begin charging 2 5 1 3 6 4 8 7 9 0 a b c j k l d e f m n o g h i t u v p q r s w x y z 2 5 1 3 6 4 8 7 9 0 a b c j k l d e f m n o g h i t u v p q r s w x y z Whilst charging the battery symbol in the top left corner of the display will al...

Page 10: ... your SIM card becomes disabled Contact your service provider to obtain a PUK Personal Unblocking Key which is a separate longer code refer to the Phone security features section Setting the time and date If your phone has not previously been switched on or has been unused for a long period you will need to set the time and date To set the time and date 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to se...

Page 11: ...r Off and c to apply version dependent Alert tones 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select Settings then Alert tones You can set the following Deep silent disables all alert and keypad tones You can also switch this mode from the standby screen by pressing and holding the icon is displayed in Deep silent mode Ringer volume sets the volume of the main alert for incoming calls Melodies sets...

Page 12: ...o unlock the keypad Manual key lock You can manually lock and unlock the keypad at any time Press and hold to manually lock unlock the keypad Hot keys The hot key function allows you to quickly access a regularly used feature by pressing and holding just one key Use the Hot Keys menu option to assign your chosen phone functions to the keys 2 to 9 To set Hot keys Shortcut for keys that have not yet...

Page 13: ...ng a second call 13 Answering a second call 14 Making international calls 14 Diverting calls 15 Call times and charges 16 Your phone is ready to make and receive calls whenever a network name is shown on the display Note Calls cannot be made or received when there is no network service indicated by the lack of the symbol on the display and possibly the text Network search Try moving to a different...

Page 14: ...ng a call Click c twice to switch mute on or off Any key answer This feature allows you to answer incoming calls by pressing any key except This can be useful when you want to take calls quickly without looking for the appropriate key To enable or disable any key answer mode 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select Settings then Any key answer 3 e to select ON or OFF c to apply Auto answer...

Page 15: ...list 2 e to select the required number to call Autoredial This feature is designed to help you when numbers that you call are engaged When enabled Autoredial will attempt over a 15 minute period to make connection with an engaged number To switch Autoredial on and off 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select Network then Autoredial 3 e to select ON or OFF c to apply To stop Autoredial atte...

Page 16: ...ber save number in your Phonebook Send message to send an SMS text message to the number Call number dial the number Forward calls to forward your calls to the number Shortcut to access dialled and missed calls Dialled calls press Missed incoming calls press and hold Received calls set and use a hotkey see Hot keys Making a second call During a call you can put the call on hold and dial another nu...

Page 17: ...ss to end the first call and then answer reject or divert the new call Making international calls Note Your network may restrict international calls for new subscribers 1 Press and hold 0 until Country is displayed 2 e to select the required country name and c to apply or just type the code if you know it Expert tip instead of scrolling through all the country names just press the key repeatedly i...

Page 18: ...l unanswered Diverts all calls that fall into any of the three categories below If busy Diverts when phone is in another call If no reply Diverts any calls that you do not answer If not reachable Diverts when phone is out of coverage or switched off Status check Discovers current setup logged with your network 4 e to select Activate Deactivate to cancel an existing setup or Status check to discove...

Page 19: ...lect Counters then Personal rate then Set rate 3 Enter your PIN2 password symbols are displayed c to enter 4 Enter current cost per unit advised by your network To view call costs Now when you view the Counters menu select Charges and choose from Balance shows call time left limit minus current consumption Reset sets cost counter to zero Display limit display the maximum cost or number of units yo...

Page 20: ...es even in your own country so that the correct number will be dialled when you re abroad the prefix is ignored when you are in the same country see Making international calls in the previous chapter for details on entering the required prefix es 2 c twice display shows Enter name 3 Enter the name using the keypad as outlined below 4 c to save the completed entry in your Phonebook To enter a name ...

Page 21: ...itial letter is automatically capitalised Shift number lock Press and hold to change between normal case outline arrow in lower left corner of the display upper case shift lock solid arrow and number lock 1 in a box for entering a series of numbers Delete Click a to delete a character hold a to delete the whole name International characters Numbers and International characters appear after the sta...

Page 22: ... View entry displays the number and then the name of the entry Delete entry removes the entry from your Phonebook Modify number allows the stored number to be changed Modify name allows the entry name to be changed Privacy makes the entry part of the Restricted Phonebook see Limiting calls using the Restricted Phonebook Send a message send a text message to the number stored in the entry Send by S...

Page 23: ...the menu 2 e to select Phonebook c to enter 3 e to select Restrict c to enter 4 Enter your PIN2 code supplied by your network c to confirm 5 e to select On or Off c to enter With support from your SIM card you can use your Phonebook to restrict the calls that can be made for instance when lending your phone to others When enabled calls may only be made to Numbers stored in the Restricted Phonebook...

Page 24: ...er 112 Business card enter your details so that you can send them by infrared to other similarly equipped phone users Storing tones for automated phone services If you regularly call automated phone systems switch boards or answering machines you can use your Phonebook to store the tones that operate these services 1 From standby enter the standard area code and phone number 2 Press and hold 0 unt...

Page 25: ...ll to retrieve messages the Voice mail number To set the divert number 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select Divert c to enter 3 Choose the condition under which you wish calls to be redirected to your voice mail box The most common requirement is for all unanswered calls refer to the Diverting calls section in the Getting started and everyday use chapter for more details in which case ...

Page 26: ... to set the Voice mail number advised by your network from your Phonebook e to choose the voice mail number or from the keypad enter the voice mail number 5 c to accept and c to confirm the Save changes prompt Note With some networks you may need to call a different mailbox number when abroad Listening to voice mail Depending on your network and its configuration you may be notified about new voic...

Page 27: ...useful and low cost way to share information The text messages supported by your phone fall into two categories Information sent from one mobile phone user to another or Information sent by the network to mobile phone users within a certain area This is called cell broadcast and can include local information with relevance to your current vicinity There may be network subscription charges for some...

Page 28: ...ed 6 You now have a choice Send the message immediately c to select Send or Save the message to send or re edit later e to select Save c to enter 7 The icon will be displayed so that you can choose how to address the message Send to an entry in your Phonebook e to choose the required recipient or Send to a number entered on the keypad enter the number of your recipient 8 If you chose Save the mess...

Page 29: ... between upper and lower case the arrow in the lower left corner of the display shows the case setting down for lower case up for upper case The initial letter is automatically capitalised Shift number lock Press and hold to change between normal case outline arrow in lower left corner of the display upper case shift lock solid arrow and number lock 1 in a box for entering a series of numbers Dele...

Page 30: ...predictor calculates all of the words that might be formed using that combination of keypresses The predictor s current best guess is displayed in the top left corner of the display and the number of possible words are shown at the bottom of the screen e to scroll through other guesses c to accept the current guess a to delete the last typed character If a match cannot be found If the predictor ca...

Page 31: ...e along with the number of the sender if you do not acknowledge and read through the message then the display will change to show Messages and the icon on the top row To read a new incoming message 1 From screen indicating the new message c to open the new message 2 e to scroll through the message 3 c to view message options see Message options on the next page To read and use previous messages 1 ...

Page 32: ...to a phone number shown in the message Outbox Message options Within a created message c to view options Delete remove the message from memory Send send the message to a recipient from your Phonebook or whose mobile number you know Modify edit the current message Commands Status inquiry view network status and delivery information for the message Del if not delivered prevents continual message del...

Page 33: ...To send a message to the number or forward your incoming calls divert to it c and then e to choose the relevant option Message memory space Storage space for messages is limited determined by your SIM card therefore you are advised to delete as many messages as possible The receipt of new messages may be affected if the storage becomes full however your phone will provide a warning To check availa...

Page 34: ...as email fax etc subject to network support Delivery report notifies you when each message is received or gives the reason why not there may be a charge for this service Same centre reply routes a reply to your message via your own message centre Melody sets the sound used to announce incoming messages Cell broadcast Your network may provide cell broadcast features where news travel information an...

Page 35: ...on the chosen channel s 2 To switch a cell broadcast channel on or off 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select Messages then Cell broadcast then Channel list 3 e to select the required channel c to enter 4 e to select On or Off or Delete to remove c to confirm a symbol is shown next to each enabled channel Note You now need to enable the cell broadcast feature 3 To enable or disable the c...

Page 36: ...link will be made from your phone s mobile network to the Internet using the services of a specialised Internet Service Provider ISP Such a profile may be pre configured by your mobile service provider or alternatively you can edit your own The organisation chosen within your profile will usually offer a Home Page where you can select from numerous options such as news reports sports results onlin...

Page 37: ...ss the Internet address IP stands for Internet Protocol of the gateway system that will link you through to the Internet e g 123 456 789 012 Username and Password a standard name and password to allow you access through the Internet service provider s system Perm Connection determines how the Internet service provider s system responds to requests from your phone The Yes option provides a more rel...

Page 38: ... To create a new profile 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select WAP c to enter 3 e to select Profiles c to enter 4 e to select Add entry c to enter Now choose Use predefined to re use an existing profile stored in your phone If you select this option a list of pre configured profiles will be displayed To select a profile c to highlight the required item and then c to activate the new pro...

Page 39: ...ges c to confirm 7 Once saved the menu item Activate profile will be displayed c to enter and then c once more to confirm The new profile will now be shown in the main WAP menu as the Go to profile name option and will be used as the standard Internet connection To create a copy of a locked profile Use this procedure if you wish to edit and use a profile that is locked signified by a prefix 1 From...

Page 40: ...tter is selected one second after the button was last pressed a to delete a mistake 3 Repeat the above process for each letter to build each word with the aid of the following special features Spaces where permitted 1 to insert a space Move cursor Click e to move the cursor back forward through the text hold e to go to the start or end Case shift where permitted Press to change between lower case ...

Page 41: ... c to enter the menu 2 e to select WAP c to enter 3 c to enter Go to Your WAP Portal To go online using a bookmark 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select WAP c to enter 3 e to select Bookmarks c to enter 4 e to choose the required bookmark entry c to enter 5 c to enter Go To go online by entering a URL WAP address 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select WAP c to enter 3 e to sel...

Page 42: ...ions Go off line press Quit WAP press a second time after going offline Adjust screen font sizes press the volume buttons on the side of your phone Display the online options menu press to present the following list of options Return to Card re displays the page that was being shown before you accessed the options menu Bookmarks displays a list of names of previously noted web sites from which you...

Page 43: ... stored within the memory of your phone Quit WAP terminates the Internet connection and returns to the standby screen press or c to confirm Bookmarks Bookmarks can be very useful for minimising the amount of time that you spend online They allow you to store the addresses of sites that you want to visit or re visit in a list When you want to view a site you simply select the list entry instead of ...

Page 44: ...marks list To create a new bookmark for a displayed web page 1 From the current web page press to view the menu 2 e to select Add to Bookmarks Use the keypad to enter a title so that you can easily distinguish this entry within the bookmarks list c to enter The information will be stored into the Bookmarks list Using bookmarks To go to a bookmark 1 From standby c to enter the menu Note If you are ...

Page 45: ...st the URL and then the title When the required changes have been made c to accept the changes After the title has been edited and accepted the edited entry will be saved and the Bookmarks list displayed To delete a bookmark 1 From standby c to enter the menu Note If you are currently viewing a web page online or offline use a slightly different method Press to view the menu now go to step 3 2 e t...

Page 46: ...to your computer or PDA in two ways using the IrDA infrared interface your computer must support the same or with an optional link cable available from your supplier To link your computer via infrared 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select IR Activation the display shows Activate IR for incoming data proceed no further at this stage your phone will remain in this condition for two minute...

Page 47: ...nate data calls However in cases where the computer loses control terminate calls in the usual manner with To link your computer via cable 1 Purchase the optional data cable accessory kit from your supplier 2 Follow the cable connection instructions provided with the kit 3 Create a modem dial up connection configuration on your computer by following the instructions provided with the kit maximum s...

Page 48: ...hare an entry by infrared in the Utilities section In each case the sending device must be made to transmit the information while the other device is simultaneously set to receive To receive information through the Infrared port 1 Place your phone and the other device so that their infrared windows are directly facing each other roughly 20cm apart the infrared window on your phone is adjacent to t...

Page 49: ...ful applications Calculator provides basic calculation facilities including addition subtraction multiplication and division Currency Converter as an integral part of the calculator this function allows you to quickly convert amounts between currencies Calendar allows you to plan your activities and view them on a day week or month basis The option is even there to beam your appointments to friend...

Page 50: ...rrency and the exchange rate between the two To configure the currency converter 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select Extra then Calculator 3 Display shows Enter number c to display the operators list i e x etc 4 e to select Exchange rate c to enter The display shows Domestic now select your home country 5 e to enter the list of countries if a country is already set first use a to dele...

Page 51: ...4 e to select either To domestic or To foreign as required c to confirm 5 The display shows the amount in both the foreign and domestic currencies Calendar To open the calendar 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select Extra then Calendar The calendar provides day week month and entry views all of which allow you to create new entries 3 e to select a view day week or month c to enter To add...

Page 52: ... chosen entry from the calendar Send by Infrared transmits the chosen entry to another infrared equipped phone or PDA To share an entry by infrared 1 From within the day view c to view options 2 e to select the required entry c to enter 3 e to select Send by Infrared c to commence Align the infrared window adjacent to the antenna with the infrared window of your recipients phone or PDA device roug...

Page 53: ...e s 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select Settings then Security 3 e to choose either Change PIN or Change PIN2 4 Type the current code and c or to enter 5 Type the new code is displayed for each number and c to enter 6 Re type the new code as confirmation and c to enter Switching your PIN on and off Note Disabling your PIN code is not recommended To switch your PIN code on or off 1 Fro...

Page 54: ... toolkit functions 54 Withholding your number 55 To set or reset number withholding 55 Alternative networks 56 To change the network currently in use 56 The preferred networks list 56 To edit the preferred networks list 56 Call waiting Provides an alert while you are in a call when a second incoming call is received so that you can decide to take divert or reject it To switch call waiting on and o...

Page 55: ...have the following options Outgoing calls All prevents all outgoing calls except emergency calls International prevents any international calls being made Int except home prevents any international calls being made except to your network s home country while abroad Status check determines any current settings Incoming calls All prevents all incoming calls When roaming prevents all incoming calls w...

Page 56: ...sual manner 4 c to access the menu and choose Join Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each person joining the conference call up to a maximum of five people in total To manage a conference call 1 During the conference call c to access the menu 2 e to select one of the conference callers then to hang up this call e to select Disconnect to separate a call away from the conference e to select Speak privately t...

Page 57: ... associate organisation Service dialling numbers Note Service dialling numbers are network and SIM card dependant You may or may not be offered this service by your network provider Service dialling numbers operate rather like a phonebook list where the entries are pre configured by your network provider When you choose one of the list entries a call is made and you can take advantage of the speci...

Page 58: ...indicated to the called party To set or reset number withholding 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select Network then Services then Identification then See caller ID indicates the current caller ID setting Call incognito keeps your number private when you dial See called party ID indicates the current setting of the Call incognito option Called incognito prevents your phone passing on a n...

Page 59: ...n network and the results displayed The preferred networks list Your networks list of preferred networks are stored on your SIM card and these will be selected in order whenever your home network is unavailable You can edit the list by adding or deleting network entries To edit the preferred networks list 1 From standby c to enter the menu 2 e to select Network then Preferred networks the standard...

Page 60: ...an only with a lint free cloth Always use approved spares or accessories unapproved components may effect performance of your product Take special care with your SIM card Do not damage any of the special contacts on the card or inside the phone Battery information Use only approved accessories and replacement batteries never use an unapproved charger which could be either unsafe or damage your pho...

Page 61: ...problem when using your phone first try to solve the problem using the information below Can t switch the phone on Battery may be drained Charge it and check the charging indication in the display Battery contacts may be dirty Clean the contacts on both the battery and the phone using a dry cloth Switch the phone on and off a few times New replacement battery Recharge the battery The battery may h...

Page 62: ... network manually or try another network If the problem persists contact your Service Provider Phone loses network Weak signal Reconnection or connection to another network is automatic Switching off and on may accelerate this Calls not possible Dialling error Use the full national area code Use the appropriate international prefix if required New SIM fitted Check for new restrictions Charge limit...

Page 63: ...SIM Restrictions Check with your Service Provider Severe shock Internal damage could result Remove and refit battery and SIM Do not dismantle the phone Immersion in water Internal damage could result Rapidly dry with cloth but do not heat Dry the contacts thoroughly Remove battery and SIM and let them dry then refit them Then stand the phone upright in moving air Do not dismantle it ...

Page 64: ...ering 11 ending 10 from Phonebook 19 list of dialled 13 list of missed 13 making 10 Can t switch phone on 58 Care for your phone 57 Cell broadcast 31 Charging the battery 6 Computer connections 43 linking to 43 Conference calls staring and managing 53 Contrast setting 8 Counters 16 Currency Converter 47 Customising your phone 8 D Data and fax calls 43 Data calls computer connections 43 Dialled cal...

Page 65: ...restricted phonebook 20 Linking to computer 43 M Messages predictive text input 27 Missed calls list of 13 Mistake clearing 10 Mobile Internet See Internet Mute microphone 11 N Names typing in Phonebook 17 Networks alternative 56 preferred list 56 No charging 58 O Options for Phonebook entries 19 for text messages 29 P Phonebook adding to 17 entry options 19 making a call 19 restricted 20 PIN code...

Page 66: ...1 for Voicemail 22 Hot keys 9 language 8 vibration alert 9 SIM card inserting 4 Specifications 58 Switching on 6 T Text predictive input 27 typing in text messages 26 Text messages creating 25 reading 28 Time setting 7 Tones storing in Phonebook 21 Troubleshooting 58 Typing names in Phonebook 17 Typing text in text messages 26 V Vibration alert 9 Voice mail listening to messages 23 setting up 22 V...

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