s For more comfort and efficiency, use Siemens Original Accessories, these also enable safe use whilst driving. Non Original Accessories can damage your phone. Issued by Information and Communication mobile Haidenauplatz 1 81667 München © Siemens AG 2001 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft http://www.my-siemens.com User Guide A40 Ref.No.: A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 *A5B00025205508* Contents Overview ............................................. 2 Safety................................................... 3 Introduction ........................................ 4 Icons Used ....................................... 4 Icons on the Display ......................... 4 Menu Control ...................................... 5 Getting Started................................... 6 1. Insert CLIPit Folio ......................... 6 2. Insert SIM Card ............................ 6 3. Insert and Charge Battery ............ 7 4. Switch Telephone On................... 7 5. Emergency Call ............................ 7 6. Enter PIN ...................................... 8 7. Standby Mode.............................. 8 8. Switch Telephone Off .................. 8 Making Calls........................................ 9 Dialling with the Keypad................... 9 Ending Calls...................................... 9 International Number........................ 9 Redialling ........................................ 10 Answering Calls.............................. 10 Unwanted Calls .............................. 10 Active Number ............................... 10 Phonebook ........................................ 11 Saving Numbers ............................. 11 Calling from Phonebook ................. 12 Phonebook Menu ........................... 12 Saving the Tone Sequence............. 13 Fast access dialling .......................... 14 During a Call...................................... 15 Changing the Volume ..................... 15 Time/Units ...................................... 15 Call Waiting .................................... 15 Answering Calls.............................. 15 Rejecting Calls................................ 15 Conducting a Second Call............... 15 Text Messages (SMS) ...................... 16 Reading New Messages ................ 16 Writing and Sending Messages ..... 17 Message Lists ................................ 18 Replying to Messages.................... 19 Displaying Capacity ........................ 19 Setting the Service No. .................. 19 CB Cell Broadcast ............................. CB Setup ........................................ Reading Cell Broadcast Messages. Voice Mail ......................................... Configuring Voice Mail ................... Hearing Voice Mail ......................... Applications ...................................... Missed Calls ...................................... Ringers/Melodies.............................. Switching the Ringer On/Off .......... Setting the Ringer Volume ............. Setting the Melody......................... Switching Service Tones On/Off .... Switching CB Tones On/Off ........... Key Sound ...................................... Switching All Tones On/Off............ Switching the Silent (Vibrating) Alert On/Off......... Setup ................................................. Language........................................ Time ............................................... Charges .......................................... Divert.............................................. Security .......................................... GSM Services................................. Car Use........................................... Troubleshooting ............................... Data.................................................... Licensing ........................................ Technical Data ................................ Care of Phone................................. Care of Your SIM Card ................... Accessories ....................................... Basics ............................................. Car Solution .................................... Further information......................... GSM Network Control Codes.......... International Service Numbers (Hotline) ............................ Index .................................................. 1 20 20 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 27 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 37 38 39 2 Overview Battery level Reception strength Menu Navigation key Scroll through menus and lists. Open the Phonebook in standby. Adjust volume during call. Set the telephone and network functions. B J 17:35 [Menu] Softkey Execute the function shown on the display (see note below). Call key Answer calls. Dial displayed number or name. A 40 On, Off, Disconnect key · Long press: Switch telephone on/ off (from standby). Skip back to standby. · Short press: End call, Return to a higher menu level as far as standby. Correction key Delete characters or words. ghi abc jkl def mno wxyz Ringer On/Off Hold down: Switch ringer on/off. pqrs 8 tuv 0 9 Key lock Hold down: Lock on/off. Protects the keys from being activated inadvertently. International code (¼ p. 9) 4 J Note: Softkeys The function currently active is indicated by a text on the display. In order to execute the function displayed, you must press the so-called softkey >on the keypad. To call up the Main Menu in this example, press >. [Menu] > 17:35 Safety All radio transmitters are subject to restrictions such as: Switch off in hospitals and in the vicinity of medical devices, e.g. pacemakers or hearing aids. Mobile phones can interfere with the function of these devices. Always use the handsfree kit for calls while driving (Accessories, ¼ p. 35). Mobile phones must be switched off at all times in an aircraft. Prevent accidental activation. Switch off near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or blasting operations. Mobile phones can interfere with the operation of technical installations. The ring tone is reproduced through the earpiece. To avoid damage to hearing, first accept the call, then hold the phone to the ear. SIM card may be removed. Caution: small parts could be swallowed by children. The mains voltage specified on the power supply unit must not be exceeded. We recommend you use only original Siemens batteries (100% mercuryfree) and charging devices. Otherwise considerable health risks and damage to the product cannot be excluded. 3 Neither the phone nor the battery (100% mercury-free) may be opened under any circumstances. Changes to this device are strictly prohibited, as they will invalidate the type approval criteria required for operation of the unit. Please note: Dispose of used batteries according to the legal regulations. Mobile phones can interfere with the operation of nearby TVs, radios, PCs. We recommend you use only original Siemens accessories to avoid possible damage and to comply with the existing regulations. Improper use invalidates the warranty! Package Contents · · · · · A40 telephone User guide NiMH battery Power supply unit CLIPit folio set 4 Introduction Icons on the Display The most important display icons: Status/Events 2 6 5 / Local network area New text message, new voice mail, new missed call. All calls diverted. Ringer off Key lock Set up connection Connection set up Incoming call Network access barred Restricted network connection emergency calls OK No encryption (network-dependent) Action successfully executed, On Action not executed, Off Active line (number) Icons Used The following icons appear in the User Guide: . * N > ? Use the keypad to write numbers or letters. Navigation key To scroll, press the key at the right or left as indicated. Use the softkey for the function displayed above. Correction key: Press briefly to clear the last character, hold down to clear the word or the number. Call key On/Off/Disconnect key Network-dependent feature. Not available from all network providers. Bold text indicates a displayed function which is executed using the corresponding key. Variable text Operating step performed by the user, e.g. scroll through the menu, select a menu item. H G I : 8 , [OK] @ $ A / Menu Icons 6 + Event SIM applications Phonebook Text messages Missed calls Voice mails Ringers/melodies Extras % , P & = Menu Control Example: Setting the Language in standby Step 1: Open the menu Press > to call up the [Menu]. R J 5 Step 5: Confirm selection Select the Language submenu item with the > key. R J Language [Select] Step 6: Open the menu Select the Language submenu item with the > key. R J 11:35 [Menu] Step 2: Scroll through menu Use the *key to scroll between the main menu items (e.g. to Setup). R J [Change] Step 7: Scroll through submenu Setup [Select] Step 3: Confirm selection Select the Setup main menu item by pressing the > key. Press * to scroll between the menu items (e.g. to English). R J English Step 4: Scroll through submenu Press * to scroll to Language submenu. R J [Select] Step 8: Confirm selection Confirm your selection by pressing the > key. Language [Select] Step 9: Back 8 8 Holding this key down brings you to standby mode. Pressing briefly takes you back one menu level. 6 Getting Started If a credit card sized SIM was delivered snap the smaller section out. Switch the phone off before removing the battery. · Unlock and remove the battery cover. A 40 abc 1. Insert CLIPit Folio · Remove transparent CLIPit as shown. pqrs ghi · Insert CLIPit folio as shown. Make sure the retaining clips are correctly positioned. · Remove the SIM card holder. · Insert the SIM card into the holder. Ensure that the angled corners and contact surfaces are correctly positioned. · Turn the card and holder over (the SIM card contacts are face down) and insert into the device as indicated by the arrow. · Then replace transparent CLIPit. Additional folio designs are available on the Internet (please refer to the attached CLIPit folios for the address). 2. Insert SIM Card Your service provider will supply you with a SIM card, which stores information regarding your connection and billing details. "Care of Your SIM Card", ¼ p. 34. Older SIM cards are only compatible if they are 3 V mini SIM cards. Contact your service provider if you have any questions or problems. 0 0 8 tuv jkl 9 wxyz pqrs mno d de def ghi 8 tuv A 40 abc jkl 9 wxyz mno def Getting Started 3. Insert and Charge Battery To Insert the Battery · Insert the battery as indicated below (contacts on top end). · To release, squeeze the arrows on the plug together and remove. gh i ab c pq rs jk l de 7 8 0 f tu v m no 9 w xy z . Charging Time Allow at least 3 hours for your first few charges. 1.5 - 2 hours are enough after this. · Refit the cover, ensure the top end is flush before pressing it closed (until it clicks). Usage Time A full charge can provide from 60 to 150 hours standby, or from 90 to 240 minutes talk time (depending on use and network conditions). A beep sounds when the battery needs charging. To Charge the Battery: Your new battery will not be fully charged: · Insert the plug into the charger into the socket in the phone (see illustration below). · Plug the charging unit into the mains power socket (first checking the rated voltage of the charging unit). 4. Switch Telephone On 8 Hold down to switch on. If Insert SIM Card is displayed, check that the SIM card is correctly inserted (¼ p. 32). K The charging progress is shown on your display. You may use your phone whilst charging. J Charging complete. 5. Emergency Call You can contact the emergency services at any time even without a SIM card. Simply dial 112 (999 in the UK). Battery is fully charged. 8 Getting Started If the Date/Time function is on (¼ p. 27), you will see the time displayed. B D 6. Enter PIN Your SIM card is provided with a PIN to prevent misuse: . Strong reception signal. If the signal is weak, call quality or continuity may be impaired. Enter the PIN. The display is suppressed (You can correct mistakes using ?). 4 J You can normally improve reception by moving to a window or open space. If you are outside your "home" network (¼ p. 30) or abroad, your phone will automatically select another GSM network (¼ p. 30). Your network provider may restrict the selection of another network (¼ p. 30). Please enter PIN: [OK] **** Press >. It may take a few seconds to register your phone with the network. Key Lock Activating the key lock prevents keys being pressed inadvertently. PIN The SIM card will be blocked after the third incorrect PIN entry (¼ p. 32). To switch on/off PIN control or to change your PIN number (¼ p. 29). Hold down. The key lock is activated. Any key can ...