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Siemens M56 User Manual

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M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003,
Safety precautions ..................... 4
Safety Information ..................... 5
Antenna care ........................... 5
Phone operation ...................... 5
Electronic devices ..................... 6
Overview of the phone ............ 11
Getting started ......................... 15
Charge battery ....................... 16
Index at the
end of this
User Guide
Standby mode ........................ 18
General instructions ................. 19
User guide ............................. 19
Menu controls ........................ 19
Security .................................... 21
Codes .................................... 21
activation ............................... 22
My phone ................................. 23
Calling ...................................... 24
End call .................................. 24
Set volume ............................. 24
If the number is busy .............. 25
Accept call ............................. 25
Reject call .............................. 26
Speakerphone ........................ 26
Contents
See also Index at the end of this User Guide
Multi Party ..............................28
Babysitter ...............................29
Text entry .................................30
Default book ........................34
Phonebook ................................35
<New entry> ..........................35
Change entry ..........................36
Voice mail/mailbox .............38
Addressbook .............................39
<New entry> ..........................39
Change entry ..........................40
Addressbook menu .................41
Voice dialing ...........................42
Groups ......................................43
Call log ...................................44
Durat/charges ........................45
SMS .....................................46
messages (SMS) .....................46
SMS to group ..........................48
Read SMS ..............................48
Ring tones, icons ... ................49
SMS archive ............................50
MMS ....................................51
messages ...............................51
Receive MMS ..........................54
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Contents Safety precautions ..... 4 Swapping between 2 calls ..26 Contents Multi Party ......28 Safety Information ..... 5 Babysitter .......29 Antenna care ......5 Phone operation ...... 5 Text entry .........30 Electronic devices .....
  • Page 2 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Contents Read MMS ......54 Missed appointments .....98 Voice notes ......99 E-mail ........57 Time zones ......100 Write/send e-mails ....57 Receive e-mail ......58 Extras ........101 Read new e-mail ....58 Alarm clock ......101...

  • Page 3: Contents

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Contents Intellectual Property ....142 Battery quality statement ..143 Index ........144...

  • Page 4: Contents Safety Precautions

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Safety precautions Safety pre- Information for parents cautions Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain the content and the hazards associated with using the phone to your children.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    FCC phones while driving is permitted, regulations. Siemens encourages persons to use their phones responsibly and to Phone operation employ hands-free devices. Also, if using your phone while driving,...

  • Page 6: Electronic Devices

    SX1 K1 am-en, A31008-H6500-A1-1-7619 (28. July 2003, 16:51) Safety Information For vehicles equipped with Air Persons with pacemakers: Bags • should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their An air bag inflates with great force. pacemaker when the phone is DO NOT place objects, including turned ON;...

  • Page 7: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    SX1 K1 am-en, A31008-H6500-A1-1-7619 (28. July 2003, 16:51) Safety Information Potentially explosive facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF atmospheres energy. Turn your phone OFF when in any Vehicles area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and RF signals may affect improperly instructions.
  • Page 8 SX1 K1 am-en, A31008-H6500-A1-1-7619 (28. July 2003, 16:51) Safety Information solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (for example, medical emergencies). Remember – to make or receive any calls, the phone must be switched on and be used in a service area that has adequate signal strength.

  • Page 9: Sar (Cell Phone Designation)

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, SAR (Cell Phone Designation) RF EXPOSURE /SPECIFIC power level, the actual SAR level of SAR (Cell ABSORPTION RATE (SAR) the phone while operating can be Phone INFORMATION well below the maximum value. This...
  • Page 10 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, SAR (Cell Phone Designation) While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, all Siemens products meet the governmental requirements for safe RF exposure.

  • Page 11: Overview Of The Phone

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Overview of the phone Overview of Call key the phone Dial phone number/name displayed, take calls. Show last phone numbers dialed in standby mode. On/Off/End key • Switched off: hold down to switch on.
  • Page 12 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Overview of the phone Integrated antenna Do not interfere unnecessarily with the phone above the battery cover. This reduces the sig- nal quality. Loudspeaker Display icons Signal strength/ GPRS available/ Service provider battery level.

  • Page 13: Display Symbols (Selection)

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Display symbols (selection) Display sym- Display symbols No network access. bols (selec- Signal strength. Function activated/deactivated. tion) Charging. Phonebook/Addressbook. Battery charging status, ABC/ Indicates whether upper or lower- e.g., 50 %.
  • Page 14 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Display symbols (selection) Soft keys Message received. MMS received. MMS notification received. Voice mail received. Data received. Picture received. Melody received. Unanswered call. Store in Phonebook/ Addressbook. Retrieve from Phonebook/ Addressbook.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Getting started Insert SIM card/battery • Insert the battery sideways into Getting the phone , then press down- started The service provider supplies you wards until it engages. with a SIM card on which all the important data for your line is stored.

  • Page 16: See Also Charge Battery

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Getting started Charge battery Charge symbol not visible If the battery has been discharged The battery is not fully charged fully the charge icon is not visible when delivered. Plug charger cable when the charger is plugged in.

  • Page 17: Switch On, Off / Pin Entry

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Switch on, off / PIN entry Switch on/off Switching on for the Switch on, off / PIN entry first time Hold down On/Off/End key to switch on or off. Time/date Enter PIN The clock can be set to the right time once at start-up.

  • Page 18: Emergency Number

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Switch on, off / PIN entry Emergency number Phonebook or Addressbook (SOS) You can choose whether you want to use the Phonebook on the SIM card Only to be used in real emergencies! or the internal Addressbook as stan- dard.

  • Page 19: General Instructions

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, General instructions User guide This corresponds to: General instructions The following symbols are used to explain operation: Service provider Enter numbers or letters. 01.06.2003 10:10 On/Off/End key. NewMMS Menu Call key.
  • Page 20 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, General instructions Call log Calls missed Office +55523765489 Carol View Options Favorit. Select Scroll to the required Press. §Select§ entry. Press right soft key to open the Call log submenu. Press control key at the bot- tom to scroll down.

  • Page 21: Security

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Security Codes Press. Security §Select§ The phone and SIM card are pro- Enter PIN. tected against misuse by several Confirm input. §OK§ security codes. Press. §Change§ Keep these confidential numbers in a Confirm.

  • Page 22: Preventing Accidental Activation

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Security Preventing accidental §Menu§ Security Codes activation Chg.phonecode Even if PIN entry is deactivated (see (Change phone code) p. 21), confirmation is required to switch on the phone. You define the phone code (4–8 digits) when you call up a...

  • Page 23: My Phone

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, My phone Change your phone to match your My phone Dynamic Light personal requirements. Signal, for example, calls, incoming SMS or MMS with different LED flash Ring tones rhythms on the side of your phone Assign individual ring tones to caller (p.

  • Page 24: Calling

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Calling Dialing with number keys Redial previous numbers Calling The phone must be switched on To redial the phone number last (standby mode). called: Enter number (always Press Call key twice.

  • Page 25: If The Number Is Busy

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Calling If the number is busy Accept call If the number called is busy or can- The phone must be switched on not be reached, several options are (standby mode). An incoming call...

  • Page 26: Reject Call

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Calling Reject call Use the control key to adjust the volume. §Reject§ Press. The call will be diverted if this has been Switch off. §Speaker.§ set previously (p. 77). Warning! Always switch off "handsfree talking"...
  • Page 27 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Calling • End current call • Reject waiting call End the current call and Reject the waiting call. §Reject§ press §Yes§. You are now connected to the caller. The waiting call is §Forward§...

  • Page 28: Multi Party

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Calling Multi Party Call menu Call up to 5 parties one by one and The following functions are only link them together in a conference available during a call: call. Some of the functions described Open menu.

  • Page 29: Babysitter

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Calling Babysitter Apply If this is active, only one number can be dialed. Service provider Enable 01.06.2003 10:10 Security §Menu§ Carol Babysitter §Select§ Press. Use the right soft key and hold it down to dial (e.g.

  • Page 30: Text Entry

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Text entry Text entry without T9 Text entry Press once/repeatedly: . , ? ! ’ " 0 - ( ) @ / : _ Press number key repeatedly until Hold down: Writes 0.

  • Page 31: Text Entry With T9

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Text entry Text entry with T9 Write a word using T9 Since the display changes as you pro- "T9" deduces the correct word from ceed, the individual key entries by making...
  • Page 32 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Text entry T9 word suggestions Correct a word If several options are found in the Words written with T9: dictionary for a key sequence (a Move left or right, word), the most probable is dis- word by word, until played first.

  • Page 33: Text Modules

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Text entry Text modules Text modules can be stored in the phone for adding to your messages (SMS, MMS, e-mail). Write text modules §Menu§ Text modules Select text. §Options§ Write text module.

  • Page 34: Default Book

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Default book Businesscard Default §Menu§ Select function. book Create your own business card. Show entries Send it as an SMS/MMS to another GSM-phone. Entries in the standard directory If no business card has been created (Addressbook or Phonebook) are yet, you will be asked for your input.

  • Page 35: Phonebook

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Phonebook Name: Entries in the Phonebook (on the SIM Phonebook card) are managed separately from Enter first and/or last names. those in the Addressbook. You can, however, exchange data between Location:...

  • Page 36: Call (Search For An Entry)

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Phonebook Call (search for an entry) Phonebook menu The following functions are avail- Open Phonebook. able, depending on the current situ- ation. Some functions may be Select a name with the applied to the current entry as well first letter and/or scroll.
  • Page 37 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Phonebook Location: An entry can be moved from one storage location to another. SIM (Standard) Entries stored in the Phonebook on the SIM card can also be used on other GSM phones.

  • Page 38: Voice Mail/Mailbox

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Voice mail/mailbox Voice §Menu§ Setup Save call divert number Voice message mail/mailbox Calls are diverted to this phone num- Most service providers supply an ber. external voice mail service. A caller §Menu§...

  • Page 39: Addressbook

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Addressbook AddressbookThe Addressbook can store up to Group 500 entries, each with a variety of Entries can be organized telephone and fax numbers as well by groups (p. 43). Select as additional address details. These with §Change§.

  • Page 40: Change Entry

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Addressbook Additional information Doe, John <Groups> Group functions (p. 43). §Doe,§John Birthday After entering the date of birth, 055512389 the "reminder box" can be 0555987654 activated. You can now enter the time for the reminder. The...

  • Page 41: Call (Search For An Entry)

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Addressbook Call (search for an entry) Copy to SIM Copy entry/entries with name and selected phone Open Addressbook (in number to SIM card. standby mode). Delete Delete entry. Select a name with the first letter and/or scroll.

  • Page 42: Voice Dialing

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Addressbook Voice dialing Voice dialing menu Depending on the actual situation, Dial numbers by voice command. Up different functions will be offered. to 20 recorded names for voice dial- ing or voice commands (p. 106) can §Options§...

  • Page 43: Groups

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Groups Group menu Nine groups are specified in your Groups phone to enable you to arrange your §Options§ Open menu. Addressbook entries clearly. You can rename seven groups. Open Display all members of the selected group.

  • Page 44: Call Log

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Call log Your phone stores the phone num- Call log Calls received bers of calls for convenient redialing. Accepted calls are listed. §Menu§ Calls dialed Access to the last numbers dialed.

  • Page 45: Durat/Charges

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Durat/charges You can display charge details and Durat/ A/c limit the duration of different types of charges (PIN 2 prompt) calls while you speak, as well as set- Special SIM cards allow you or the ting a unit limit for outgoing calls.

  • Page 46: Sms

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, You can transmit and receive very Confirm. Send the SMS to §OK§ long messages (up to 760 charac- the service center for ters) on your phone. They are auto- transmission. The sent matically composed of several "nor-...

  • Page 47: Picture&Sound

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Picture&Sound Text menu Insert pictures and sounds into Open text menu. §Options§ message. Send Write message. Enter recipient's phone num- ber/select from Phonebook/ Open text menu at the Addressbook, then send.

  • Page 48: Sms To Group

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Read SMS Additional information Playback only occurs if the destination Arrival of new SMS phone supports the EMS standard (p. 116). announced on display In input mode, a wildcard is shown when a melody is selected.

  • Page 49: Ring Tones, Icons

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Lists Reply menu All SMS messages are archived in Open reply menu. §Reply§ four different lists, according to their status: Write mess. Create a new reply text. Inbox Change Edit received SMS or §Menu§...

  • Page 50: Sms Archive

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, SMS archive Lists menu Each list offers different functions: §Menu§ SMS archive The list of SMS messages stored in Open menu. §Options§ the phone is displayed. View View entry. \SMS archive...

  • Page 51: Mms

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, The Multimedia Messaging Service Music is sent and received in a MIDI enables you to send texts, pictures file, single tones/sounds in an AMR (also photos) and sounds in a com- file.
  • Page 52 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Press. You can Tones/Alerts: §Insert§ Check MMS now select a stored mel- Check the MMS message before ody (see also File manager, sending it: p. 111). Open menu. §Options§ Slide duration...
  • Page 53 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, MMS menu Prev. mes- Playback of complete sage MMS. Use any key to Different functions are available, cancel. depending on the context: T9 input preferred:Activate/ §Options§ Open menu. (p. 31) deactivate T9.

  • Page 54: Receive Mms

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Receive MMS Attachment A single MMS can contain several Indicates receipt of an attachments. MMS/a notification Open menu. §Options§ Select. Attachment Service provider Select attachment. 01.06.2003 10:10 The attachment is opened §Open§...
  • Page 55 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Lists Lists menu Each list offers different functions: All MMS messages are saved in four different lists: Open menu. §Options§ Inbox Play Play back MMS. Inbox §Menu§ Change Open edit mode for The list of MMS messages and notifi- changes.
  • Page 56 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Preview Play back current page. slide Slide list Display pages available for selection. Attachment Open list of attachments received. Content Selection of page contents to be archived, such as pic- ture or sound.

  • Page 57: E-Mail

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, E-mail Add attachments Your phone has an e-mail program E-mail (client). You can use it to create and A file from the file system (e.g. ring receive e-mails. tone) can be inserted in an e-mail as an attachment (p.

  • Page 58: Receive E-Mail

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, E-mail Receive e-mail Read new e-mail §Menu§ Inbox §Menu§ Inbox E-mail Receive e-mail Select e-mail. Before an e-mail can be read, it must be retrieved from the server. The ser- The e-mail is displayed.
  • Page 59 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, E-mail Lists Read menu Different functions are possible, All e-mails are stored in four differ- depending on the context: ent lists: §Options§ Open menu. Inbox Inbox E-mail §Menu§ Reply The original e-mail is retrieved.
  • Page 60 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, E-mail Sent Sort Sort • by subject Sent E-mail §Menu§ • by sender The list of transmitted e-mails is • by recipient displayed. • by date/time • by status Lists menu Not all sort criteria are possi- ble in all lists.

  • Page 61: Message Profiles

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Message profiles SMS profiles Mes- Validity Select the period in which the sage profiles period service center is to try to §Menu§ Setup deliver the message: Up to 5 SMS profiles can be set.

  • Page 62: Mms Profile

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Message profiles MMS profile MMS relay- MMS relay URL, e.g. srv. http://www.webpage.com §Menu§ Setup A number of MMS profiles can be IP settings IP address: Enter IP selected. The transmission charac- address.

  • Page 63: E-Mail Settings

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Message profiles E-mail settings E-mail accounts 5 accounts can be defined. If no §Menu§ Setup access data have been defined for E-mail the account, the entry card is dis- Select function.

  • Page 64: Voice Message

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Message profiles CB services POP3 Port: * (Default: 110) IMAP4 * These functions are described in a Enter Internet address if separate chapter (see p. 65). the server type is IMAP4 and SMTP.

  • Page 65: Cb Services

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, CB services Select CB ser- §Menu§ Setup Channel: CB services vices Open list menu. §Options§ Some service providers offer infor- If a topic is selected in the list you mation services (info channels, Cell can view it, activate/ deactivate it, Broadcast).

  • Page 66: Surf & Fun

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Surf & fun Internet browser (WAP) Start menu Surf & fun Get the latest information from the Home The connection to the pro- Internet that is specifically adapted vider's portal is set up. This may be defined or pre-set to the display options of your phone.

  • Page 67: Browser Menu

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Surf & fun Browser menu More ... (in menu) If the browser is active, the menu Profiles The list of profiles is dis- can be activated as follows: played for activation/setting (p.

  • Page 68: Wap Profiles

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Surf & fun Activate WAP profile Additional information You can change the current profile Browser menu. each time you access the Internet. Offline. Online. Select profile. GPRS Online. Activate. The current pro- §Select§...

  • Page 69: Games & More

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Surf & fun Games & more Games and applications Applications and links that are Download games and other applica- already stored on the phone are tions. You are advised about relevant found under: applications on the Internet.
  • Page 70 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Surf & fun Receive information Delete all Delete all applications/fold- ers after confirmation. If information required, say, by an application that has already been Rename Rename highlighted appli- installed, is received via SMS, the cations/folders.
  • Page 71 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Surf & fun HTTP profile WAP can be used to download applications from Games & more §Menu§ the Internet. Downloading or running applications Open menu §Options§ will not affect or change the software already installed on your Java™-enabled cell phone.

  • Page 72: Setup

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Display Logo Setup Choose picture to be displayed §Menu§ Display instead of the provider logo. Select function. Color scheme Language Select color scheme for the whole Set the language of the display text.

  • Page 73: Own Greeting

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Screensaver Start anim. The screensaver shows a picture in Select animation to be shown when the display when a period set by you phone is switched on. has elapsed. The function is ended...

  • Page 74: Tones/Alerts

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Contrast The silent alert is activated if the loudest setting is set for the ring- Set display contrast. tone. This is to remind you not to hold Press the control key...

  • Page 75: Call Screening

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Incoming call Additional information You can assign different melodies to Please make sure you have accepted the Calls, Other calls: and each group call before holding the phone to your ear.

  • Page 76: Dynamic Light

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Info tones Incoming msgs Set service and alarm tones: Select a flash rhythm to signal that an SMS/MMS has been received. On/Off Activate/deactivate tones. Extended If switched on, a wider...

  • Page 77: Keys

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Keys Phone setup §Menu§ Keys §Menu§ Phone setup Select function. Select function. Any to answer Call waiting Incoming calls can be accepted by If you are registered for this service,...
  • Page 78 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Unanswered No reply A call is only diverted after a delay Select Unanswered. that is determined by the network. (Includes the conditions The period can be set to a maximum...
  • Page 79 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Clear all §Menu§ Phone setup Select function. All set diversions are cleared. Fact. settings Additional information The phone is reset to the default val- Note that the divert is stored in the network and not in the phone (e.

  • Page 80: Clock

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Clock §Menu§ Phone setup Select function. §Menu§ Clock Phone identity Select function. The phone identity number (IMEI) is Time/date displayed. This information may be The clock can be set to the right time useful for customer service.

  • Page 81: Connectivity

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Connectivity §Options§ Open menu. Activate/deactivate daylight §Menu§ Connectivity saving. When daylight sav- Select function. ing is activated a sun icon appears on the display. GPRS View Display the selected time (General Packet Radio Service) zone with name and date.

  • Page 82: Data Services

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup For GPRS (General Packet Radio §Menu§ Connectivity Select function. Service) GPRS settings Data services Select. For the MMS, Wap Mail,Java,Rms You can activate GPRS for the profile applications at least one connection and change the settings here.
  • Page 83 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup • The access profiles must be set Send vce/fax manually. Set this function on the phone before If necessary, check with your service transmission so that you can switch provider for details.

  • Page 84: Security

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Security Last 10 only (Phone-code protected) §Menu§ Security Select function Only phone numbers from the call list of "dialed numbers" (p. 44) can The phone and SIM card are pro- be dialed.
  • Page 85 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup §Menu§ Security Status check Select function The following information can be displayed after a status check: Barrings Barring set. Barring restricts the use of your SIM Barring not set. card (this is not supported by all ser- vice providers).

  • Page 86: Network

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Network Choose network Network search is restarted. This is §Menu§ Network useful if you are not on your home Select function network or want to register on a dif- Line ferent network.

  • Page 87: Band Selection

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Your service provider is displayed: §Menu§ Network Select function. Display list of preferred §List§ networks. User group Create new entry: Depending on the service provider, • Select empty line, press §Entry§,...

  • Page 88: Accessories

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Setup Accessories Automatic settings: • Permanent illumination: switched §Menu§ Accessories Select function. • Key lock: switched off. Car Kit • Charging the phone battery. Only in combination with an original • Auto. activation of the Car Kit Siemens handsfree Car Kit (p.

  • Page 89: Profiles

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Profiles Setup Several settings can be stored in a Profiles phone profile in order, for example, Edit a default profile or create a new to adapt the phone to the surround- personal profile: ing level of noise.

  • Page 90: Aircraft Mode

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Profiles Aircraft mode Profile menu All alarms (appointments, alarm Open menu. §Options§ clock) are deactivated. This profile cannot be modified. The phone will Activate Activate selected pro- switch off if you select this profile.

  • Page 91: Favorites

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Favorites Change sett. Press. Favorites §Menu§ Press. §Favorit.§ You can replace each entry (1–10) Create your own menu with fre- with another entry from the selec- quently used functions, phone num- tion list.

  • Page 92: Organizer

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Organizer Calendar Weekly overview Orga- nizer Aug 2003 §Menu§ Calendar M T W T F S S You can enter appointments and tasks in the Calendar. It offers a • monthly overview, Agenda •...
  • Page 93 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Organizer Agenda Filter Select feature: Select in the current over- §Agenda§ Memo, Speech memo, view. Call, Meeting, Birthday, All. Tue 08.05.03 All entries with the selected <New entry> feature are displayed.

  • Page 94: Alarm

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Organizer Alarm Additional information For additional calendar settings see below §Menu§ Alarm under Calend. setup (p. 100). All appointment entries are dis- Appointment with alarm activated. played in chronological order. If an Appointment with alarm deactivated.
  • Page 95 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Organizer Type: Alarm: Activate alarm. Memo. §ON§ Description with up to Enter start time of the 50 characters. alarm before the appoint- ment. Speech memo. Select: Record a voice memo at the end of the input pro- Minutes, Hours, Days.

  • Page 96: Tasks

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Organizer Tasks Alarm When the set date and time are §Menu§ Tasks reached there is an audible and a A task is displayed like an appoint- visual alarm. If an alarm is missed it...

  • Page 97: Notes

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Organizer Notes Due time: Enter time. §Menu§ Notes Alarm: Use your phone as a notepad. Enter a time (0-99) and a time unit Notes (minutes, hours, days) at which an audible/visual notification of an <New entry>...

  • Page 98: Missed Appointments

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Organizer Display entry Additional information Protect confidential data using a phone Select entry. code (p. 22). Please note that with the aid of suitable programs it is possible for confiden- §View§...

  • Page 99: Voice Notes

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Organizer Missed appointments menu New recording Voice notes §Menu§ Open menu. §Options§ The list of recordings is opened. View Display entry. Voice notes Delete <New record> Delete entry. Customer query Delete all...

  • Page 100: Time Zones

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Organizer Calend. setup Play back Voice notes §Menu§ §Menu§ Calend. setup The list of recordings is opened. Show Birthd. Select recording. Switch birthdays display on/off. Birthdays are highlighted in color §Play§...

  • Page 101: Extras

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Extras Calculator Extras §Menu§ Select function. Enter number (up to Alarm clock 8 digits). The alarm will ring at the time set by you, even when the phone is — Select calculator func- switched off.

  • Page 102: Currency Conv

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Extras Currency conv Calculator functions Press right soft key §.§=§ §Menu§ Currency conv repeatedly. You may calculate the exchange Retrieve a saved number from rates between three different cur- calculator. rencies.

  • Page 103: Stopwatch

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Extras Stopwatch menu §Menu§ Stopwatch Select function. Open menu. §Options§ Stopwatch Save Record the time(s) mea- Two intermediate times can be sured and assign a name to recorded and saved. them.

  • Page 104: Camera (Accessories)

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Extras Camera (Accessories) Picture A picture (especially in high resolu- Photos you have taken with the tion) requires a few seconds to be "QuickPic camera" (p. 131) may be processed. viewed, saved and sent immediately through the phone.

  • Page 105: Camera Menu

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Extras Camera menu Additional information Open menu. §Options§ Toggle between reduced/full screen. Use flash Use flashlight (only when Switch on display illumination with camera is plugged in) any number keys. Full screen Switch to full screen mode.

  • Page 106: Voice Command

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Extras Voice command Voice command menu Highlight required entry. Functions can be started by a voice command. Up to 20 voice recordings can be saved in the phone for voice §Options§...

  • Page 107: Remote Synchronization

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Extras Remote synchronization Different functions are offered depending on the situation: §Menu§ Remote sync. Server sett. You can use this function remotely Sync. mode Fast: to access externally filed data Only data that has changed will be synchro- (addresses, calendar, etc.) and syn-...

  • Page 108: Sim Services (Optional)

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Extras SIM services HTTP Depends on the service authent. (optional) provider, generally not required. Your service provider may offer spe- HTTP name: Enter user name. cial applications such as mobile banking, stock prices, etc. via the HTTP Enter password.

  • Page 109: Fast Access Key

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Fast access key Left soft key The left soft key and the number Fast access keys 2 to 9 (speed dialing numbers) Assign a function/phone number to can each be assigned an important the left soft key for fast access.

  • Page 110: Speed Dialing Keys

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Fast access key Speed dialing keys Apply Select a stored phone number or Number keys 2 to 9 can be used as start a stored application (e. g. speed dialing numbers for fast SMS).

  • Page 111: File Manager

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, File manager To organize your files, you can use File man- Sub-folders: *.smo the file system like a PC file manager. ager archive *.smi Inbox: The file system assigns special fold- Incoming mail ers to different data types.
  • Page 112 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, File manager File system menu Open menu §Options§ Open Open folder. Move Place highlighted file or folder in temporary memory. Copy Copy highlighted file into temporary memory. Paste Transfer content of tempo- rary memory into current folder.

  • Page 113: Send

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Send... The phone provides you with several Send... methods for sending texts and data via different transmission routes. Access to these functions is available in the option menu of the relevant application.

  • Page 114: Notes A-Z

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Notes A-Z Activate/deactivate tones Completing phone numbers in Notes A-Z the Phonebook/Addressbook Hold down. Digits may be replaced by a "?" when In standby mode phone numbers are entered in the...
  • Page 115 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Notes A-Z Control codes (DTMF) Copy protection Applications may be copy-protected. Send control code Applications protected in this way You can, for example, enter control may only be run on devices for codes (numbers) for remote access which they are intended.

  • Page 116: Highlighting Mode

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Notes A-Z Highlighting mode (Enhanced Messaging Service) With some applications (e.g. Addressbook) one or more entries in In addition to (formatted) texts, you a list can be highlighted, to carry out can also use this service to send a function jointly.
  • Page 117 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Notes A-Z HTTP and JAR (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) Three types of file are possible when Java™ is used: HTTP indicates the protocol which governs the transfer of data on the The JAD file (Java Descriptor) Internet.
  • Page 118 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Notes A-Z Java Operating time ™ Java™ offers you the opportunity to A full battery will deliver 60 to use numerous games and applica- 250 hours of standby time or 100 to tions on your cell phone.
  • Page 119 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Notes A-Z Phone number memo SIM card problems You can use the keypad to enter a You have inserted your SIM card. phone number during a conversa- Nonetheless, the following message tion.

  • Page 120: Software Version

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Notes A-Z Software version WAP operation Display the software version for your Start with... phone in standby mode: Set which functions are to be shown # 0 6 # , then press §Info§.
  • Page 121 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Notes A-Z Change homepage Add bookmark The current WAP address The homepage address is entered in is imported as a book- the WAP profiles (p. 68). mark. A WAP page must be shown in the...

  • Page 122: Siemens Data Suite

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Siemens Data Suite is a software pack- Siemens Siemens Data Suite Warning! age with which you can increase the Data Suite When you access the file system, please functionality of your cell phone ensure that no files are deleted that are together with a Windows®...

  • Page 123: Contacts Management

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Siemens Data Suite Contacts Management Ring Tone Editor With Contacts Management you can You can create your own ring tones organize the contacts from your with the Ring Tone Editor (MIDI phone's Addressbook and Phone- files).

  • Page 124: Questions & Answers

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Questions & Answers Questions & Answers If you have any questions about using your phone, visit us at www.my-siemens.com/cus- tomercare anytime. As further help we have listed below some frequently asked questions and answers. Problem...
  • Page 125 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution No network connec- Weak signal. Move higher, to a window or an open space. tion. Outside GSM range. Check service provider's coverage area.
  • Page 126 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Text message cannot Service provider does not support Contact your service provider. be sent. this service. Phone number for service center not Set service center (p. 61).

  • Page 127: Customer Care

    # 0 6 #, then §Info§) and, if applica- ble, your Siemens Service customer number. Qualified Siemens employees are waiting to offer you expert information about our products and installation. If repair work is necessary or you have a claim under warranty or guarantee you will receive rapid, reliable assistance from our Service Centers: Abu Dhabi .........0 26 42 38 00...
  • Page 128 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Customer care Pakistan..........02 15 66 22 00 Paraguay ..........8 00 10 20 04 Philippines ........0 27 57 11 18 Poland..........08 01 30 00 30 Portugal ..........8 08 20 15 21 Qatar............04 32 20 10 Romania .........02 12 04 60 00...

  • Page 129: Specifications

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Specifications Exposure to radiofre- frequency signal, see the statement Specifica- by the FDA at the end of this user tions quency signals guide. Your wireless handheld portable Technical data telephone is a low power radio trans- mitter and receiver.

  • Page 130: Care And Maintenance

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Care and maintenance Your phone has been designed and The suggestions given above apply Care and crafted with great care and attention equally to your phone, battery, maintenance and should also be treated with care.

  • Page 131: Accessories

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Accessories Basics Data Accessories Li-Ion Battery 700mAh EBA-510 Data Cable DCA-500 Spare battery. For connecting the phone to the serial RS232 port of the PC. Travel Charger Data Cable USB DCA-510...

  • Page 132: Car Solutions

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Accessories Car Solutions Car Charger ECC-500 Charger for the cigarette lighter socket in the car. Portable Car Kit HKP-500 Handsfree kit with integrated integrated loudspeaker, microphone and microphone and auto answer feature. Simply plug into the cigarette lighter socket.

  • Page 133: U.s. Fda

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, U.S. FDA been done to address these ques- U.S. FDA tions, no clear picture of the biologi- cal effects of this type of radiation has emerged to date. Thus, the avail- able science does not allow us to The U.S.
  • Page 134 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, U.S. FDA safety of mobile phones. This How much evidence is there that hand- held mobile phones might be harmful? research has resulted in two findings in particular that merit additional...
  • Page 135 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, U.S. FDA National Cancer Institute is expected research recommendations and sci- to bear on the accuracy and repeat- entific oversight of new CTIA-funded ability of these results. research based on such recommen- dations.
  • Page 136 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, U.S. FDA any low incident health problems among people with brain cancer associated with use of mobile with the use of mobile phones phones. FDA continues to work with among appropriately matched peo- all parties, including other federal ple without brain cancer.
  • Page 137 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, U.S. FDA • Design mobile phones in a way there are simple steps they can take that minimizes any RF exposure to to do so. For example, time is a key...
  • Page 138 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, U.S. FDA Exposure to RF Fields from Cellular Hardell, L, Nasman, A, Pahlson, A, Hallquist, A and Mild, KH. Use of cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters”): telephones and the risk for brain tumors; a http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety.

  • Page 139: Fcc/Industry Canada Notice

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, FCC/Industry Canada Notice FCC/Indus- Your phone may cause TV or radio in- terference (for example, when using try Canada a telephone in close proximity to re- Notice ceiving equipment). The FCC or In-...

  • Page 140: Ten Driving Safety Tips

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Ten Driving Safety Tips Ten Driving When available, use a hands-free device. Safety Tips A number of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily avail- able today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your...
  • Page 141 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Ten Driving Safety Tips reading or writing and not paying Use your phone to help others in emer- gencies. attention to the road or nearby vehi- cles. Your wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a "good...

  • Page 142: Intellectual Property

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Restrictions parts furnished hereunder with soft- Intellectual ware, apparatus or devices not fur- Property All Intellectual Property, as defined nished by Siemens, nor will Siemens below, which is owned by or other-...

  • Page 143: Battery Quality Statement

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Battery quality statement The capacity of your mobile phone Regardless of this, the battery has Battery qual- battery will reduce each time it is been designed and manufactured so ity statement charged/emptied.

  • Page 144: Index

    M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Index Operating time Index ......118 quality statement ..... 143 A/c limit ..........45 Battery operating time ....118 Accessories ........131 Big letters (message on display) ... 73 Addressbook Birthday Dial entry ........
  • Page 145 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Index Cell Broadcast (CB) Dynamic Light ......65 ......... 76 Charge rate ........45 Charges ..........45 E-mail Charging the battery ...... 16 Lists ..........59 Clock ..........80 Profile ........... 63 Codes ..........
  • Page 146 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Index Accessories Menu ........ 131 Setting Controls .......... 88 ........19 Hide ID My menu ..........77 ........91 Highlighting mode Speed dialing ......116 ......118 Hold call Message ........... 26 Home network ........
  • Page 147 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Index Reminder ......... 25 Remote synchronization ....107 PC Synchronization ....... 122 Ring tones (tunes/melodies) ..75 Phone (settings) ......77 Phone barring ........84 Phone code ........21 Safety precautions ......
  • Page 148 M56 Barracuda long, am english, A31008-H6350-A40-1-4A19 (28. July 2003, Index profile Upper case, lower case ........... 61 ....30 Read User groups ..........48 ........87 T9 input ........31 To group ........48 Validity period Writing ......... 46 ..........62 SMTP ..........

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