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  • Page 1 Be inspired...
  • Page 2 Welcome This user guide introduces you to the many features in your phone. Infrared Data Port Right Soft Key Perform functions identified by right Earpiece display prompt. Headset Jack Camera Camera Key Take pictures. Volume Keys Video Call Key Make video calls. Menu Key Left Soft Key Perform functions...
  • Page 3 All product or service names are the property of their respective owners. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Siemens under license. Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Menu Map ......... 8 Safety and General Information .
  • Page 5 Recording and Viewing Videos ..... . 47 Making Video Calls ....... 50 Setting Up Your Phone .
  • Page 6 Messages and Email ....... 69 Setting Up the Message Inbox ..... . 69 Creating and Sending Messages .
  • Page 7 Personalizing the Menu ......108 Personalizing Soft Keys ......109 Setting the Menu Language .
  • Page 8 Security ........144 Line Security .

  • Page 9: Menu Map

    Menu Map Main Menu This is the standard Note: menu layout. Menu Games & Apps organization and feature Organiser names may vary on your SIM Apps phone. Not all features may Calculator be available for all users. Calendar Shortcuts Dialing Services •...

  • Page 10: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu Personalize Initial Setup Security Main Menu Time and Date Phone Lock Home Keys VideoGateway Lock Keypad Color Style 1-Touch Dial Lock Application Greeting Auto Redial Fixed Dial Banner Display Timeout Restrict Calls Banner Graphic Backlight Call Barring Wallpaper Scroll SIM PIN Screen Saver...

  • Page 11: Safety And General Information

    Safety and General Information Safety precautions Information for parents Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain the content and the hazards associated with using the phone to your children. Remember to comply with legal requirements and local restrictions when using the phone.
  • Page 12 Do not use an optical magnifier to look at the activated infrared interface [Class 1 LED product (classification as per IEC 60825-1)]. Only use original Siemens batteries (100 % mercury- free) and – charging devices. Otherwise you risk serious damage to health and property. The battery could explode, for instance.

  • Page 13: European Union Directives

    European Union Directives Conformance Statement Declaration of conformity Siemens Information and Communication mobile hereby declares that the phone described in this user guide is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The declaration of conformity (DoC) concerned has been signed.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Your digital wireless phone has a battery and typically comes equipped with a charger. Other accessories can customize your phone for maximum performance and portability. To purchase Siemens Original accessories, please contact Siemens Customer Care. For more information, visit: www.my-siemens.com...

  • Page 15: Installing The Usim Or Sim Card

    Installing the USIM or SIM Card Your USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Your phone can use GSM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards, but not all features will be available. Do not bend or scratch your card. Avoid exposing Caution: your card to static electricity, water, or dirt.

  • Page 16: Installing The Battery

    You must install and charge the battery to use your phone. Your phone is designed to be used only Caution: with Siemens Original batteries and accessories. We recommend that you store batteries in their protective cases when not in use.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery New batteries are partially charged. Before you can use your phone, install and charge the battery, as follows. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/ Note: discharge cycles. Do This Three plugs are supplied with your phone. Select the one suitable for your country.

  • Page 18: Battery Use

    To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects Caution: to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals. To maximize performance: Always use Siemens Original batteries and battery • chargers. The phone warranty does not cover damage caused from using non-Siemens batteries and/or battery chargers.

  • Page 19: Turning Your Phone On

    Turning Your Phone On Do This Press and hold the turn on your phone power key Power select the user account you If necessary, press want from the list of to scroll to the User accounts (stored on the SIM Account you want, card) then press...

  • Page 20: Adjusting Volume

    Adjusting Volume Press the upper or lower volume keys to: increase and decrease earpiece or speakerphone • volume during a call increase and decrease the ringer volume setting when • the idle display is visible turn off an incoming call alert •...

  • Page 21: Viewing Your Phone Number

    Answering a Call To answer a call, your phone must: be turned on with the phone unlocked • have a SIM card inserted and unlocked • have a network connection with adequate signal • strength When you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and displays an incoming call message.

  • Page 22: Learning To Use Your Phone

    Learning to Use Your Phone See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. Using the Display The idle display (shown below) is the standard display when you are not on a call or using the menu. Move the navigation key ( ) up, down, left, or right for quick access: Records...
  • Page 23 At the top of the display are the following status indicators: ➍ Service ➎ Current ➏ Text Case ➐ Messages or Line Entry Method ➌ Signal Security ➑ Alert Type ➋ Data Service J i Y9 Ü ➒ Battery Level ➊...
  • Page 24 ➌ Signal Security Indicator Indicates when you have a secure connection for packet data transfers, embedded application connections, or circuit switch data calls. ➍ Service Indicator Indicates when your phone uses your home network ( ) or another network ( ).
  • Page 25 Any time you enter text, an icon here indicates the entry method: (å), (á), , or Symbol Numeric Primary Secondary Primary Secondary Tap, no capital letters ï õ Tap, next letter capital ó ù Tap, all capital letters ñ ú iTAP, no capital letters ô...

  • Page 26: Using The 5-Way Navigation Key

    Using the 5-Way Navigation Key 5-way Use the 5-way navigation key like a joystick to navigate the menu system, change feature settings, and play games. Press it in to select a highlighted menu item. This press usually performs the same function as the right soft key ( Down and up are the primary movements within menus.

  • Page 27: Using Menus

    Using Menus From the idle display, press to display the main menu. Right Soft Key Left Soft Key Perform functions identified by right Perform functions display prompt. identified by left display prompt. Send Key Make and answer calls, view recent / Menu Key dialed calls list.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Menu Feature

    Press to highlight a menu feature icon in the main menu. The following icons represent features that may appear in the main menu, depending on your service provider and service subscription options. Games & Apps Phonebook Internet Organiser Messages Multimedia Settings Records Camera...

  • Page 29: Selecting A Feature Option

    Selecting a Feature Option Some features require you to select an item from a list. Dialed Calls 10) John Smith Highlighted item 9) Lisa Owens 8) Adda Thomas Press 7) Jack Bradshaw BACK 6) Mary Smith to return to the previous 5) Dave Thompson screen.

  • Page 30: Entering And Editing Text

    Entering and Editing Text Some features require you to enter information. Entry Details Name:John Smith Category:General Highlighted No.:2125551212 item Type:Work Store To:Phone Press Voice Name: scroll down Speed No.:2# to additional items. DONE CHANGE 031426o Press CANCEL Press ) to exit without making CHANGE changes.
  • Page 31 The message center lets you compose and send text messages. A flashing cursor shows where text will appear. Text Case Characters remaining Msg: Üô Press Flashing INSERT ) to cursor insert a picture or indicates other object. insertion point. CANCEL INSERT 031428o CANCEL...
  • Page 32 In a text entry screen, you can press to switch entry methods. An indicator tells you which method is active (see page 22). If (ï or õ) is not available, see page 40. Tap Method When you enter text using the standard tap method, the flashing cursor changes to a block cursor, and the soft key functions change.

  • Page 33: Character Chart

    When you enter 3 or more characters in a row, your phone may guess the rest of the word. For example, if you enter prog might see: Flashing cursor indicates insertion point. , press right Msg: Üô to accept the word, or press to reject it and enter a space after...
  • Page 34 w x y z 9 change text case, for capital letters enter a space (hold to enter a return) change text entry method (hold for default) This chart may not reflect the exact character set on your Note: phone. In an email address or URL editor, shows the common characters for that editor first.
  • Page 35 Using iTAP™ Text Entry Method iTAP™ is a predictive text entry method that lets you enter a word using one keypress per letter. 7 7 6 4 For example, if you press , letter combinations that match your key presses appear: Flashing cursor indicates insertion point.

  • Page 36: Entering Words

    Entering Words In a text entry screen, you can press to switch entry methods. An indicator tells you which method is active (see page 22). If (ô or ü) is not available, see page 40. iTAP Press Number keys (one show possible letter press per letter) combinations at the bottom of...
  • Page 37 Using the Symbol Entry Method In a text-entry screen, press to switch entry methods until you see the Symbol icon (å) in the status bar. Press Number keys (one show possible symbol press per symbol) combinations at the bottom of the display highlight the combination you right or left...

  • Page 38: Symbol Chart

    Symbol Chart Use this chart as a guide for entering symbols in symbol method. . ! @ - : ( ) ~ 0 ¡ £ ¥ £ x / [ ] # § < > = \ * + ¤ $ % ¿ 1 " & ; _ ' , ? @ _ \ / : ;...

  • Page 39: Deleting Letters And Words

    Deleting Letters and Words Place the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete, and then: Do This delete one letter at a time Press DELETE delete the entire message Hold DELETE Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Text Press from a text entry screen to display these options:...
  • Page 40 Highlighting Text In a text editor, to highlight and copy or cut text: Find the Feature > Copy Text Cut Text Press scroll to the beginning of the text you want to copy or cut turn on the highlighting marker START scroll to the end of the text you want to copy or cut...

  • Page 41: Choosing A Text Entry Method

    Choosing a Text Entry Method Multiple text entry methods make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages. The method you select remains active until you select another method. Press in any text entry screen to change to one of the following entry methods: The primary text entry method you Primary...

  • Page 42: Locking And Unlocking Your Phone

    Locking and Unlocking Your Phone You can lock your phone manually or set it to lock automatically whenever you turn it off. When you try to use a locked phone, it prompts you for the unlock code. A locked phone still rings or vibrates for incoming calls or messages, but you must unlock it to answer.

  • Page 43: Changing Your Unlock Code

    Unlocking Your Phone At the prompt: Enter Unlock Code Press keypad keys enter your four-digit unlock code If you forget your unlock code, see page 44. unlock your phone Changing Your Unlock Code Your phone’s four-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234, and the six-digit security code is originally set to 000000.
  • Page 44 To change a code or password: Find the Feature > > Settings Security > New Passwords Press scroll to the code or password you want to change select the code or password CHANGE keypad keys enter your old code If you forget your unlock code, see page 44.

  • Page 45: If You Forget Your Unlock Code

    If You Forget Your Unlock Code If you forget your security code (originally set to 000000), SIM PIN, SIM PIN2, or call barring password, contact your service provider. If you forget your unlock code, try entering 1234 or the last four digits of your phone number.

  • Page 46: Taking And Viewing Pictures

    Taking and Viewing Pictures You can send pictures, sounds, shortcuts, bookmarks, events, and contacts to a connected computer. See page 134. Taking Pictures You can use your phone’s camera key to take pictures Camera quickly and easily. Do This Press the camera display the camera’s image.

  • Page 47: Downloading Pictures

    Downloading Pictures You can download pictures and animations to your phone and use them as wallpaper or a screen saver. To download a picture or animation from the micro-browser, see page 149. To download a picture or animation from a text message, see page 79.

  • Page 48: Recording And Viewing Videos

    menu provides the following options: Picture Viewer Option Description New Picture Capture a new picture. Create a slideshow from a New Slideshow series of stored pictures. Set as Wallpaper Set the picture as your phone’s wallpaper image. Set the picture as your Set as Screen Saver phone’s screen saver image.
  • Page 49 on the front of the phone) or (camera on the back External View of the phone). Do This Point your phone find the scene you want to at the subject of record the video Press for a menu Note: that lets you change the camera view or set the video quality, length, or sound.

  • Page 50: Watching Videos

    Watching Videos Find the Feature > > Multimedia Videos Press scroll to the video view the video PLAY control the video: d pause bc rewind or fast forward e stop view video information DETAILS open the menu to Video Player perform other procedures as described in the following list menu includes the following options:...

  • Page 51: Making Video Calls

    Making Video Calls If you call someone else who has a video phone, you can see each other while you talk. Press keypad keys dial the phone number (up to 32 digits) make the call end the call (end key) Previewing Video Calls You can preview your phone’s image to see how you look before you make a video call:...
  • Page 52 Setting Up Video Calls To make video calls, your phone uses a video gateway number that you can enter. Your service provider may have already programmed the Note: text message inbox settings for you. Find the Feature > > Settings Initial Setup >...

  • Page 53: Setting Up Your Phone

    Setting Up Your Phone Storing Your Name and Phone Number To store or edit user name and phone number information on your SIM card: Find the Feature > > Settings Phone Status > My Tel. Numbers If you do not know your phone number, contact your service provider.

  • Page 54: Setting A Wallpaper Image

    Each ring style contains settings for specific event alerts, ringer ID, and ringer and keypad volume. To change these settings, press > > Style Ring Styles Detail Some ring tones vibrate automatically. If you use one of Note: these tones, your phone vibrates even when it is not set to .

  • Page 55: Setting A Screen Saver Image

    Setting a Screen Saver Image You can set a picture or animation as a screen saver image. The image is displayed when no activity is detected for a specified time period. The screen saver image is shrunk to fill the display, if necessary. An animation repeats for one minute, then the first frame of the animation is displayed.

  • Page 56: Adjusting Lights On Your Phone

    Adjusting Lights on Your Phone You can adjust the lights that appear in your phone’s display, behind the keypad, and when you receive incoming calls or messages. Setting the Display Backlight You can set the amount of time that the display backlight remains on, or turn off the backlight to conserve battery power: Find the Feature >...

  • Page 57: Setting Your Display Timeout

    Setting Your Display Timeout This is a power-saving feature that turns off your phone’s display when it is inactive for a selected idle time. Your display reactivates if you press a key or receive a call. Find the Feature > >...

  • Page 58: Calling Features

    Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 19. Changing the Active Line Change the active phone line to make and receive calls from your other phone number. This feature is available only for dual-line enabled SIM Note: cards.

  • Page 59: Using Automatic Redial

    Using Automatic Redial If you receive a busy signal, your phone displays Call Failed With automatic redial, your phone automatically redials the number. When the call goes through, your phone rings or vibrates one time, displays the message , and Redial Successful then connects the call.

  • Page 60: Canceling An Incoming Call

    Outgoing Calls You can show or hide your phone number as an ID for the calls that you make. Find the Feature > > Settings In-Call Setup > My Caller ID You can override the default caller ID setting when you make a call.

  • Page 61: Calling An Emergency Number

    Calling an Emergency Number Your service provider may program one or more emergency phone numbers that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked or the SIM card is not inserted. Your service provider can program additional emergency numbers into your SIM card.

  • Page 62: Viewing Records

    Viewing Records Your phone keeps lists of the calls you recently received and dialed, even if the calls did not connect. The lists are sorted from newest to oldest entries. The oldest entries are deleted as new ones are added. Press to go directly to the dialed calls list from the Shortcut:...
  • Page 63 Press open the Last Calls Menu perform other procedures as described in the following list can include the following options: Last Call Menu Option Description Make a video call to the selected Video Call number. Preview Video Call Preview your phone’s camera image before making a video call to the selected number.

  • Page 64: Returning An Unanswered Call

    Option Description Attach another number from the Attach Number phonebook or recent calls list to the end of the selected number. Send the selected number to the Send Tones network as DTMF tones, for credit card calling or password entry. (This option is available only during an active call.) To activate DTMF tones, see...

  • Page 65: Using The Notepad

    Using the Notepad Your phone stores the most recent string of digits entered on the keypad in a temporary memory location called the notepad. This can be a phone number that you called, or a number that you entered but did not call. To retrieve the number stored in the notepad: Find the Feature >...

  • Page 66: Calling With Speed Dial

    Calling with Speed Dial Each entry you store in your phonebook is assigned a unique speed dial number that identifies the location where the entry is stored in phone memory or on the SIM card. To speed dial a phonebook entry: Press keypad keys enter the one-, two-, or...

  • Page 67: Storing Your Voicemail Number

    Storing Your Voicemail Number Storing your voicemail number in your phone makes it easy for you to listen to voicemail messages. Your service provider may have already done this for you. Find the Feature > Messages > VoiceMail Setup Press keypad keys enter the phone number for your voicemail...

  • Page 68: Using Call Waiting

    Using Call Waiting When you are on a call, an alert tone sounds to indicate that you have received a second call. Press answer the new call switch back to the first call SWITCH You can press Note: ) at any time to SWITCH switch between calls.

  • Page 69: Transferring A Call

    Transferring a Call You can announce that you are transferring an active call to another party, or you can directly transfer the call. Announce the Call Transfer Find the Feature > Hold Press keypad keys enter the phone number where you are transferring the call dial the phone number Speak to the person who...

  • Page 70: Messages And Email

    Messages and Email Text, Email, Video, and MMS messages are brief messages that you can send and receive. Received messages appear on your display or in your message inbox. You must set up the inbox before you can send and receive these messages.
  • Page 71 Setting Description Inbox View select whether the inbox list shows message senders or subjects Service Center No. enter the phone number for the service center that handles your outgoing messages scroll to the default type of Reply Type replies you want to send Cleanup the period of time that your phone waits before it deletes a...
  • Page 72 Setting Description Expire After enter the expiration period—the number of days your network tries to resend unreceived messages Reply Type select the default type of replies you want to send—Video Message or Multimedia set the maximum allowable size Size Limit of an incoming message Server Info display the selected MMS...
  • Page 73 Setting Description Sending Host IP or DNS server address for sending Email (such as mail.test.com) Sending Port port number for the sending host IP or DNS server address for Receiving Host receiving Email (such as pop.test.com) Receiving Port port number for the receiving host Return Address the address where replies to...
  • Page 74 Setting Description Check New Msgs select how often your phone checks for Email If you select , you can only check for email using Send/ (see page 79) or by Receive Mail opening your Email Messages inbox. Hide Fields select message information that should not appear when you create an email message Auto Signature...
  • Page 75 Brwsr Msg Setup Options These are the settings for the Browser messages sent by your service provider: Setting Description enter the expiration period—the Expire After number of days your network tries to resend unreceived messages Cleanup the period of time that your phone waits before it deletes a message Msg Notification...

  • Page 76: Creating And Sending Messages

    Setting Description Languages change the languages in which you accept messages You cannot change Note: Lang1 It is the language set in the menu. Initial Setup Cleanup the period of time that your phone waits before it deletes a message Creating and Sending Messages Your message inbox must be set up before you can send Note:...
  • Page 77 Press scroll to New Text Message , or New Email New Video Message New Multimedia select the type of message you SELECT want to send keypad keys complete the message contents (see the table after this procedure) finish the message DONE Your phone displays Send Message Now?
  • Page 78 Message Contents You cannot send Email messages to phone numbers. Note: Item Description one or more phone numbers or (all message types) email addresses where you want to send the message Remember to press and Tip: hold to add a space between numbers that you enter manually.

  • Page 79: Viewing Message Status

    Item Description the text message you enter (to (all message types) enter text, see page 29) or Multimedia you select To insert a picture or other object in Text, Email or Video messages, press: > > object type Insert > object the subject line of the message Subject (not for Text...

  • Page 80: Receiving Messages

    Receiving Messages You must set up the text message inbox before you can Note: receive text messages. See page 69. When your text message inbox is full, you must delete old messages before you can open new ones. Your phone checks for new messages periodically, or Email whenever you select...

  • Page 81: Reading, Locking, Or Deleting Messages

    Reading, Locking, or Deleting Messages Messages in the inbox are sorted from newest to oldest. The following indicators show message status: i unread j read n unread with attachment l read with attachment k unread and urgent { read and locked m unread and urgent with o read and locked with attachment...
  • Page 82 While reading a message, press for these options: Option Description Make a voice call to the number in Voice Call Back the message header or embedded in the message. Make a video call to the number in Video Call Back the message header or embedded in the message.
  • Page 83 Option Description Open a new text message. Create Message Open the text message inbox setup Setup menu. To play attached sound files, press to select the icon, Note: then press PLAY...

  • Page 84: Setting Up Your Phonebook

    Setting Up Your Phonebook You can store a list of names and phone numbers or email addresses in your phone’s electronic phonebook. To see the names in your phonebook, press > Phonebook from the idle display. Scroll to a name and press to call the entry or ) to view entry details as shown below.

  • Page 85: Creating A Phonebook Entry

    Notes: Email entries, Mailing List entries, and entries stored on the • SIM card do not have , or Type Voice Name Ringer ID information. If the phonebook entry is a mailing list, list members are • listed after the entry’s name Creating a Phonebook Entry You can store an entry on your phone or on the SIM card.
  • Page 86 Phonebook Item Description , or enter the phone number or email Email Members address, or select phonebook entries to add as members of the mailing list Type scroll to the type of phone number (only for phone numbers not stored on the SIM) choose to store the entry on the Store To phone or the SIM card.

  • Page 87: Storing A Pin Code With A Phone Number

    Complete Phonebook Entry When you are finished entering information for a phonebook entry: Press store the entry and return to the DONE phonebook list Storing a PIN Code with a Phone Number You can store a PIN code with the phone number for calls that require additional digits (for example, to make a calling card call, or to retrieve voicemail or answering machine messages).

  • Page 88: Recording A Voice Name For A Phonebook Entry

    Notes: You can store a maximum of 32 digits per number for a • phonebook entry stored on the phone. The maximum number may vary for entries stored on the SIM card. Each character counts as one digit. You cannot store numbers that contain a character •...

  • Page 89: Dialing A Phonebook Entry

    Do This Press begin the recording process RECORD The phone displays Press Record then say name Press record the voice name RECORD The phone displays Press Record and say the then REPEAT name entry’s name (in two seconds) Press confirm the voice name RECORD The phone displays Trained:...

  • Page 90: Voice Dial

    Voice Dial Do This Press and activate the voice dial mechanism hold The phone displays Say Name Say the pre- to select the entry to be dialed recorded phonebook entry name Video Dial Find the Feature > Phonebook Press keypad key letter jump to entries that begin with that letter (optional) scroll to the entry...

  • Page 91: Editing A Phonebook Entry

    Editing a Phonebook Entry You can also use the following procedure to edit a fixed dial entry by selecting > > Organiser Dialing Services > Fixed Dial Find the Feature > Phonebook Press scroll to the entry you want to edit display the entry’s detailed view VIEW...

  • Page 92: Using Phonebook Categories

    Using Phonebook Categories Phonebook categories let you use special ring tones and backlight colors for phonebook entries you classify as “Business,” “Personal,” “General,” or other categories. Your phone and your USIM or SIM card both store each category you create. Create or Edit a Category Find the Feature >...
  • Page 93 Press add an unchecked entry remove a checked entry REMOVE close the member list DONE select the category Ringer ID CHANGE scroll to the ringer ID to use for calls from category entries select the ringer ID SELECT select the category CHANGE Call-Light ID scroll to the backlight pattern for...
  • Page 94 Press delete the category SELECT confirm the deletion DONE Reorder Categories Find the Feature > Phonebook > Categories > Reorder List Press scroll to the category you want to move grab the category you want to GRAB move move the category up or down the menu insert the category in the new INSERT...

  • Page 95: Showing Or Hiding Private Entries

    Showing or Hiding Private Entries You can show or hide the phonebook entries you mark as private. To mark an entry as private, see the item on Private page 85. Find the Feature > > Settings Security > Show Private Entries Hide Private Entries You can also press >...

  • Page 96: Setting The Primary Number For A Phonebook Entry

    If you select , or , the procedure is Speed No. Voice Name Email complete. If you select , you must specify whether you Name want to view all numbers or just the primary number for each name: Press change view preference CHANGE scroll to Primary Contacts...

  • Page 97: Copying Phonebook Entries

    Press scroll to Set Primary select Set Primary SELECT scroll to the number you want to set as the primary number set the primary number SELECT Depending on how the phonebook list is sorted, the primary number is listed first, or is the only number that appears for a phonebook entry.

  • Page 98: Copy Multiple Entries

    Press keypad keys edit the speed dial number copy the entry to the new speed dial location Copy Multiple Entries Find the Feature > Phonebook Press open the Phonebook Menu scroll to Copy Entries select Copy Entries SELECT scroll to From (start) select From (start)

  • Page 99: Checking Phonebook Capacity

    Press store the number scroll to To (start) select To (start) CHANGE keypad keys enter the low speed dial number for the entries’ new location store the number copy the entries DONE Checking Phonebook Capacity You can check phonebook capacity to see how much space is left for storing phonebook entries on your phone and on the SIM card.

  • Page 100: Setting 1-Touch Dial Preference

    Setting 1-Touch Dial Preference You can set 1-touch dial to call the entries in your phone memory phonebook or the SIM card phonebook. Find the Feature > > Settings Initial Setup Press scroll to 1-Touch Dial select 1-Touch Dial CHANGE scroll to the list you want select the list SELECT...

  • Page 101: Personalizing Your Phone

    Personalizing Your Phone Personalizing a Ring Style You can change the alerts that notify you of the following events: incoming calls, text messages, voicemail messages, data calls, alarms, and reminders. Any changes you make are saved to the current ring style. Find the Feature >...

  • Page 102: Activating Ringer Ids

    Activating Ringer IDs When ringer IDs are turned on, your phone uses distinctive ringer alerts to notify you of incoming calls or messages from specific entries stored in your phonebook or specific categories of entries in your phonebook. To assign a ringer ID to a new or existing phonebook Note: entry, see page 84.

  • Page 103: Setting Reminders

    Setting Reminders Reminders are alerts that ring or vibrate to notify you about a voicemail or text message you have received, or a calendar event you have scheduled. Turning Reminders On or Off Find the Feature > > Settings Ring Styles >...

  • Page 104: Creating And Editing Alert Tones

    Creating and Editing Alert Tones You can create and store custom alert tones on your phone. The tones appear in the list of available alerts. Creating a Tone Find the Feature > > Settings Ring Styles > > My Tones [New Tone] Press select...
  • Page 105 Note Table Display Description 1/2 note, as in *4c1 dotted note, as in which is 1 *4c. and 1/2 counts double dotted note, as in *1a: which is 1 and 3/4 counts 2/3 length note, as in which *1a; is 2/3 of a count A note B note C note...
  • Page 106 Display Description whole note, as in *4c0 sets an octave when followed by 0-8, as in for a C note in octave four sharp note, as in *4#c flat note, as in & *4&d move cursor left move cursor right Example To create a simple tone, you can enter notes by pressing and down, and enter rests by pressing...
  • Page 107 Press Display scroll down to *4c*4d*4er2*4c play the tone > Play All Editing a Tone You cannot edit the standard alert tones included with your phone. To edit a custom tone that you created: Find the Feature > > Settings Ring Styles >...
  • Page 108 Deleting a Tone You cannot delete the standard alert tones included with your phone. To delete a custom tone that you created: Find the Feature > > Settings Ring Styles > My Tones Press scroll to the tone open the My Tones Menu scroll to Delete...

  • Page 109: Personalizing Display Text

    Personalizing Display Text To change the greeting that appears when you turn on your phone: Find the Feature > > Settings Personalize > Greeting You can set the banner graphic in the idle display to an analog clock or a status icon: Find the Feature >...

  • Page 110: Personalizing Soft Keys

    Press scroll to the menu item you want to move grab the menu item you want to GRAB move move the item up or down the menu insert the item in the new INSERT location Personalizing Soft Keys You can assign new main menu items to the soft keys (left and right ) and in the idle display.

  • Page 111: Setting The Menu Language

    Setting the Menu Language You can set the language in which menu features and options are displayed. Find the Feature > > Settings Initial Setup > Language Setting Menu Scroll Behavior You set the highlight bar to stop or wrap around when you reach the top or bottom of a menu list.

  • Page 112: Clearing All Stored Information

    Clearing All Stored Information Reset all options back to their original factory settings, except for the unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer, erase all downloaded pictures, animations, and sound files, and clear all user settings and entries except for information stored on the SIM card.

  • Page 113: Adding Shortcuts

    Adding Shortcuts You can create a keypad shortcut to a menu item. Do This enter the menu system Press Scroll to the item highlight the menu item you want to add to Shortcuts Press and hold open the shortcut editor The phone displays: Item Assign Shortcut for:...

  • Page 114: Shortcuts Menu

    Selecting Shortcuts from the List Find the Feature > > Organiser Shortcuts > Shortcut Name Edit or Delete a Shortcut The shortcut list is sorted by key. If you change a shortcut’s key, you change its place in the list. Find the Feature >...

  • Page 115: Getting More Out Of Your Phone

    Getting More Out of Your Phone Making a Conference Call Link an active call and a call on hold together so that all parties can speak to each other. Press keypad keys dial the first person’s number call the number put the first call on hold HOLD (if available)

  • Page 116: Diverting A Call

    Diverting a Call Call diverting sends your phone’s incoming voice, and/ or data calls directly to another phone number. Set Up or Cancel Call Diverting The call diverting options for voice or data calls are: diverts all calls All Calls diverts calls if your phone is unavailable If Unavailable uses different diverting numbers if you...
  • Page 117 Press scroll to (same for If Busy , or If No Answer If Unreachable change the phone number CHANGE keypad keys enter the forwarding phone number browse through your phonebook BROWSE or other lists for the forwarding phone number store the forwarding phone number Repeat this procedure to enter diverting information for Note:...

  • Page 118: Barring A Call

    Barring a Call Call barring lets you restrict outgoing or incoming calls. You can restrict all calls, calls to international numbers, or calls while roaming. Find the Feature > > Settings Security > Call Barring Press scroll to Outgoing Incoming calls select the option CHANGE...

  • Page 119: Service Dialing

    Turning Fixed Dial On or Off Find the Feature > > Settings Security > Fixed Dial Using the Fixed Dial List You must turn on fixed dialing to open the fixed dial list (see above). You must enter your SIM PIN2 code to edit fixed dial entries: Find the Feature >...

  • Page 120: Quick Dialing

    Quick Dialing You can dial pre-programmed numbers stored on your phone. Your phone may come programmed with one or more quick dial numbers, such as the customer service number. To open and dial numbers on the quick dial list. Find the Feature >...

  • Page 121: Monitoring Phone Use

    Send DTMF Tones During a call, highlight a number in the phonebook or recent call lists, then: Do This send a number to the network Press as DTMF tones > Send Tones Monitoring Phone Use Viewing and Resetting Call Timers Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider’s network to the moment you end the call by pressing...
  • Page 122 Total time spent on dialed and received All Calls calls since the last time you reset this timer. Total time spent on all calls on this phone. Lifetime You cannot reset this timer. To reset the call timer, press ) while viewing it. RESET Using Timers During a Call You can set a timer to beep at selected intervals during a call,...
  • Page 123 Viewing and Resetting Cost Trackers To view a cost tracker: Find the Feature > > Records Call Cost Press scroll to the cost tracker you want to view view the recorded cost SELECT Select one of the following options: Cost Tracker Description Amount of your credit remaining.
  • Page 124 Cost Tracker Description Amount spent on calls you dialed Dialed Calls since the last time you reset this cost tracker. Amount spent on calls you received Received Calls since the last time you reset this cost tracker. Amount spent on all dialed and All Calls received calls since the last time you reset this cost tracker.

  • Page 125: Using Hands Free Features

    Using Hands Free Features Your phone includes an integrated two-way speakerphone for all the hands free applications. You can also purchase an optional Siemens Original phone headset. This accessory provides an alternative way for you to use your phone without using your hands.
  • Page 126 Automatic Hands Free You can set up your phone to automatically route calls to a car kit when it detects a connection. Find the Feature > > Settings Car Settings > Auto Handsfree Press scroll to confirm the setting SELECT Power-Off Delay When your phone is connected to a car kit, you can set it to stay on for a period of time after you switch off the ignition.

  • Page 127: Using Applications During A Call

    Charger Time When your phone is connected to a car kit, you can set it to charge itself for a specified time period after you switch off the ignition. This helps ensure that the phone battery gets fully charged while the vehicle is parked. This feature may not work with all car ignition switches.

  • Page 128: Connecting Your Phone To An External Device

    Connecting Your Phone to an External Device You can connect your phone to a computer or hand-held device using a Bluetooth™ wireless connection, an infrared wireless link, or a USB cable. Not all devices are compatible with Bluetooth, infrared, or Note: USB cable connections.

  • Page 129: Setting Up An Infrared Connection

    Setting Up a Cable Connection Attach a Siemens Original USB cable to the phone and external device as follows. Check your computer or hand-held device to determine Note: the type of cable you need. Attaching a USB Cable Do This...

  • Page 130: Setting Up A Bluetooth Connection

    Find the Feature > > Settings Connection > IrDA Link Press activate the infrared link START If the phone does not find an infrared-capable device, it changes the right soft key ( ) from STOP START Press try another connection START To break the infrared data connection, press STOP...
  • Page 131 Connecting a Computer for a Data Call Prepare your computer to set up the Bluetooth connection, then make your phone available for the connection: Find the Feature > > Settings Connection > > Bluetooth Link Setup > Find Me You have 60 seconds to start the connection from your computer while your phone is available.

  • Page 132: Data Calls

    • computer or hand-held device. Installing the Software Install the software from the CD-ROM that comes with your Siemens phone. See the CD-ROM's user guide for more information. This software is required to transfer data between your Note: phone and an external device.

  • Page 133: Receiving A Data Call

    Making a Data Call Use this feature to transfer data from your computer onto another device, and to synchronize events and phonebook information between your phone, computer, and/or hand-held device. Connect your phone (see page 127) and do the following: Do This Check the phone make sure that the phone is...

  • Page 134: Using Sync

    Transfer the Data Connect your phone (see page 127). Your phone notifies you when the data call arrives, and transfers the call to the connected device. You must use the application running on the connected device to answer the call. End the Data Connection When the data transfer is complete: Do This...

  • Page 135: Sending Files From Your Phone

    Detail Description User Name Your user name for logging into the server Password Your password for logging into the server (data) The name of the folder, beneath Path the URL path, where your data is stored Using an Internet Sync Partner To start synchronizing with a Sync partner: Find the Feature >...

  • Page 136: Adjusting Network Settings

    Adjusting Network Settings Your service provider registers your phone to a network. You can view information about the current network, change how your phone searches for a network, specify your preferred networks, and activate alerts that indicate when a call is dropped or network registration changes.

  • Page 137: Personal Organizer Features

    Personal Organizer Features Calendar The calendar lets you schedule and organize events such as appointments and meetings. You can review your schedule of events for the month or by the day, and have your phone play a reminder alarm for specific events. You must set the correct time and date in order to use the Note: calendar (see page 52).
  • Page 138 Viewing by the Day Select a day in the month view and press ) to see the VIEW day’s events. You can store, edit, view, copy, and delete any event from the day view. Untimed Day of THU 19-NOV event week Joe's Birthday 8:00...
  • Page 139 Viewing by the Event Select an event in the day view and press ) to open VIEW the detailed event view. You can edit, copy, and delete events from the event view. Alarm Day and time Duration THU 8:00 am Marie, mtg for status (1 hrs) Alarm time...

  • Page 140: Changing Event Information

    Press select Title CHANGE keypad keys enter a title for the event (to enter text, see page 29) store the event title scroll to other fields and enter information as necessary You can set start time, duration, date, repeating events, and reminder alarm.

  • Page 141: Copying An Event

    Copying an Event Find the Feature > > Organiser Calendar Press scroll to the day display the day view VIEW scroll to the event to copy open the Menu scroll to Copy copy the event SELECT confirm the copy Your phone assumes that you want to change the date, and displays the field.

  • Page 142: Deleting An Event

    Deleting an Event Find the Feature > > Organiser Calendar Press scroll to the scheduled event display the day view VIEW scroll to the event to delete open the Menu scroll to Delete select Delete SELECT For non-repeating events, go to step 7.
  • Page 143 View and Dismiss an Event Reminder When you set a reminder alarm for an event, the phone displays an event reminder and sounds a reminder alarm (to set change reminder settings, see page 102). Press view the event VIEW Press to scroll through the event details.

  • Page 144: Calculator And Currency Converter

    Calculator and Currency Converter You can use your phone as a calculator and currency converter. Find the Feature > > Organiser Calculator Selected Calculator function appears Entered here number Press to enter a function Calculate the function Press open the EXIT Calculator Menu 031429o...

  • Page 145: Security

    Security Line Security If your phone displays while you are on a call, Line Not Secure your phone has detected another device monitoring the call. This message does not appear when caller ID, call cost, or other information fills the display. Locking the SIM Card Your PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects the information stored on your SIM card.

  • Page 146: Unblock The Sim Card Pin Code

    Unblock the SIM Card PIN Code If you enter an incorrect SIM card PIN code three times in a row, your SIM card is disabled and your phone displays the message . You need to enter a PIN unblocking key (PUK) SIM Blocked code, which you can obtain from your service provider.

  • Page 147: Locking And Unlocking Applications

    Locking and Unlocking Applications You can lock many phone applications (for example, the phonebook) so that users must enter the unlock code to use them. Find the Feature > > Settings Security > Lock Application Press keypad keys enter your four-digit unlock code open the lock applications menu scroll to the application you want to lock or unlock...

  • Page 148: News And Entertainment

    News and Entertainment Mobile Internet The Web micro-browser lets you access Web pages and Web-based applications (such as online banking, shopping, and games) on your phone. Contact your service provider to set up access, if necessary. Your phone may be configured to use a high-speed packet Note: data network connection.
  • Page 149 Interacting With Web Pages Do This scroll through a page Press up or down open the Browser Menu Press store the current Web page as a Press and hold Web Shortcut lock your phone’s keypad while Press downloading a file can include the following: Browser Menu Option...
  • Page 150 Web Page Security Your phone can provide secure Web pages connections for purchases or other transactions. Your phone uses three types of certificates to provide this security. It uses certificates to Client identify itself to Web pages. Your phone downloads Server certificates from servers and checks them against the Root...

  • Page 151: Storing A Picture Or Animation File

    Storing a Picture or Animation File Press view storage options STORE scroll to Store Only , or Set As Wallpaper Set as Screen Saver select the option SELECT When you set an animation as a wallpaper image, only the Note: first frame of the animation is displayed.

  • Page 152: Java Applications

    Some ring tones vibrate automatically. If you use one of Note: these tones, your phone vibrates even when it is not set to . To turn off these vibrations, see page 102. Vibrate Vibe&Ring Java Applications You can install and run Java applications on your phone.
  • Page 153 Problem Resolution Application Already The same version of this Exists application is already installed. If an older version is installed, the message Different Version Exists appears, and you can update the application. Failed: Invalid File The application file does not work on your phone.
  • Page 154 Edit Network Connection Settings Entering the DNS IP Address Your phone must be set up with a valid domain name service (DNS) IP address before you can run Java applications that require an active network connection. In many cases, your service provider has already entered this address for you.
  • Page 155 Use Control Keys Your phone’s keys perform the following functions in a Java application. Function Move up, down, left, or right in a game. “Fire” your weapon in a game. End the application. Call a number in the application. Open the Java applications menu. Analyze or Delete a Java Application Find the Feature >...
  • Page 156 The application manager menu includes the following options: Option Description Display the suite name, vendor, View Details version, number of apps, flash usage, and memory requirements. Delete the suite. Delete Show or hide the application’s Show Memory memory size in the application list Hide Memory view.

  • Page 157: Games

    Option Displays Amount of free memory available for Program Space Java applications. Amount of runtime memory available Heap Size for Java applications. Available space for Java applications, Flash Space including free memory and used memory. To automatically show an application’s memory size in the application list view, see page 154.

  • Page 158: Sim Applications

    When the game is over: Press return to the games menu —left) BACK —left) start another session of the —right) game you just played —right) SIM Applications You can access information and applications stored on your SIM card. To access the available applications: Find the Feature >...

  • Page 159: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check these questions first if you have problems with your phone: Question Answer The battery level indicator should Is your battery charged? Do you have at least one segment showing 6 in the (7). If it does not, recharge your display? battery.
  • Page 160 Question Answer Has the phone Dropping your phone, getting it wet, been damaged, or using a non-Siemens battery dropped, or charger can damage the phone. The gotten wet? phone’s limited warranty does not cover liquid damage or damage Was a...
  • Page 161 Problem Solution The display Call your service provider (the says: company that sends you your Blocked. How monthly wireless service bill) to do I unblock my obtain the PIN unblocking key (PUK) SIM card? code. See page 145. Enter the factory-preset unlock code The display says: Enter...
  • Page 162 Problem Solution I cannot make/ Make sure that you have a phone answer calls. signal (see the “Signal Strength Indicator” item on page 22). Avoid electrical or radio interference, and obstructions such as bridges, parking garages, or tall buildings. Your phone also may have the feature turned on.
  • Page 163 Problem Solution How do I see the To see the most recent calls you calls I sent or dialed or received, open the received? “Records” lists: > > Records Received Calls > Dialed Calls My phone will Your phone sends commands and not dial passwords as DTMF tones.
  • Page 164 Problem Solution I plugged the The beep indicates that you are set data cable into up correctly. If you did not hear a my phone but my beep, make sure that both ends of phone did not the data cable are connected—the beep.
  • Page 165 Problem Solution I can’t end my Try pressing on your phone. data call by Also try disconnecting the cable or closing the turning off the phone. If possible, application on always close the connection through my computer. your computer. These alternative What can I do? methods may disrupt the application on your computer.

  • Page 166: Customer Care

    United Kingdom 0906 9597500 (0.75 £ per minute) Qualified Siemens employees are waiting to offer you expert information about our products and installation. In some countries repair and replace services are impossible where the products are not sold through our authorised dealers.
  • Page 167 If repair work is necessary, please contact one of our service centres: Austria 05 17 07 50 04 Belgium 0 78 15 22 21 China 0 21 50 31 81 49 Denmark 35 25 86 00 Finland 09 22 94 37 00 France 01 56 38 42 00 Germany...

  • Page 168: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Your phone has been designed and crafted with great care and attention and should also be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to enjoy your phone for many years. Protect your phone from moisture and humidity! Precipitation, •...

  • Page 169: Battery Quality Statement

    After six months, if the battery is clearly suffering from loss of performance, we recommend that you replace it. Please buy only Siemens original batteries.

  • Page 170: Specific Absorption Rate Data

    Specific Absorption Rate Data SAR – European Union (RTTE) INFORMATION ON RF EXPOSURE /SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR) THIS MOBILE PHONE MEETS THE LIMITS SET BY THE EU (1999/519/EC) FOR PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC FROM THE EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS These limits are part of comprehensive recommendations for the protection of the public.
  • Page 171 The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for compliance against the norm is 0.35 W/kg****. The SAR information can also be found on the Siemens web site at www.my-siemens.com While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, all Siemens products meet the legal requirements.

  • Page 172: Sar - International (Icnirp)

    The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 0.35 W/kg***. SAR information can also be found at www.my-siemens.com While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various...
  • Page 173 Further information: www.who.int/peh-emf, www.mmfai.org, www.my-siemens.com averaged over 10g of tissue. *** SAR values may vary depending on national requirements and frequency bands.

  • Page 174: Guarantee Certificate

    • defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Siemens shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device.
  • Page 175 The duration of the Guarantee shall not be extended by • services rendered under the terms of the Guarantee. Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Siemens reserves the • right to charge the customer for replacement or repair. The above provisions does not imply a change in the burden •...

  • Page 176: Guarantee Certificate (Irl)

    • defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Siemens shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device.
  • Page 177 The above provisions does not imply a change in the burden • of proof to the detriment of the customer. To invoke this Guarantee, please contact the Siemens helpdesk on 1850 777 277. This number is also to be found in the accompanying user guide.

  • Page 178: Index

    Index accessories backlight 55 connector ports 1 barring calls 117 optional 13, 124, 131 Battery standard 13 quality declaration 168 feature 62 battery Add Digits alert car kit charger time 126 creating 103 charging 16 defined 52 extending battery life 17, 55, indicators 24, 52 110, 162 muting 19...
  • Page 179 calendar call reminders 102, 139 timing 120 call transferring 68 adding digits after phone unanswered call 63 number 62 video 50, 62, 81, 89 alert profile, setting 52 video preview 50 alert, creating 103 call barring 117 alert, muting 19 call cost information 122 alert, turning off 59 call diverting 115...
  • Page 180 conference call 114 diverting calls 115 copy text 38 DTMF tones 61, 63, 119, 162 cost trackers 122 credit information 122 cursor 30 earpiece Customer care 165 volume, adjusting 19 customer service, calling 119 email address, storing in customizing the menu 108 phonebook 84 cut text 38 emergency number 60...
  • Page 181 indicators packet data 147 games 156 ring alert 24 Guarantee certificate 173 service 23 signal strength 22 silent alert 24 hands free mode text entry 23 automatic answer 124 vibrate alert 24 automatic call routing 125 voice name 83 charger time 126 infrared connection power-off delay 125 setting 128...
  • Page 182 menu navigating 25, 27 language, setting 110 Phonebook Menu Last Calls Menu 47, 49 Picture Viewer opening 62 rearranging features 108 options 62 scroll feature 110 left soft key Shortcuts 111 customizing 109 Text Msg Menu functions 1, 26 menu key 1, 26 lights 55 message lock...
  • Page 183 micro-browser animation 149 packet data 147 Browser Menu passwords defined 147 changing 42 functions 148 default 42 Java applications 151 paste text 38 picture 149 pause character 86 sound 149 phone starting 147 accessories, optional 13 microphone 1 accessories, standard 13 missed call indicator 63 alert, turning off 59 message 63...
  • Page 184 phone number picture adding digits after 62 phonebook entry, storing 85 attaching to prefix digits 64 screen saver, setting 47, 150 attaching two numbers 63 storing 149 redialing 57 using 46 sending text message to 75 wallpaper, setting 47, 53, 150 storing in phonebook 84 PIN code phonebook...
  • Page 185 redial send key 1, 19, 20, 26, 61 automatic redial 58 sending a call. See making a busy number 57 call reminders service dial 118 calendar 139 service indicator 23 setting 102 short message service. See text message 79, 102 text message voicemail message 102 shortcuts...
  • Page 186 SIM PIN code text protecting the SIM card 144 entering from keypad 29 unblocking 145 entry method, setup 40 SIM PIN2 code 118, 145 entry mode, changing 40 SMS. See text message flashing cursor 30 soft keys iTAP software predictive text customizing 109 entry 34 illustration 1, 26...
  • Page 187 unblocking the SIM card 145 wait character 86 undo copy, cut, or paste 38 wallpaper 47, 53, 150 unlock application 146 Web pages 147, 148 unlock code 18, 41, 44 vibe sync 102 vibrate alert indicator 24 muting 19 setting 52, 102 turning off 59, 102 video 50 video call key 50...
  • Page 188 Issued by Information and Communication mobile Haidenauplatz 1 D-81667 Munich © Siemens AG 2004 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft www.my-siemens.com Ref.No.: A31008-H8730-A1-2-7619 *A5B00075186564*...

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