User manual SIEMENS A56

Contents s 1 Safety precautions ..................... 3 Safety Information ..................... 4 Antenna care ........................... 4 Phone operation ...................... 4 Electronic devices ..................... 5 SAR (Cell Phone Designation) .... 8 Overview of the phone ............ 10 Getting Started ........................ 11 Insert SIM card/battery ........... 12 Charge battery ....................... 13 In- General Instructions ................. 14 e User Guide ............................. 14 is Control key ............................ 14 ide Switch on, off / PIN entry ......... 16 Security .................................... 17 Codes .................................... 17 My phone ................................. 19 Making a phone call ................. 20 Dialing with number keys ....... 20 End call .................................. 20 Set volume ............................. 20 Redial previous numbers ........ 20 When a number is busy .......... 21 Accept call ............................. 21 Reject call .............................. 21 Held call ................................. 22 Call waiting/Swap ................... 22 Multi party ............................. 23 Call menu .............................. 23 Phonebook ................................24 ..........................24 Call/search for an entry ...........25 Call with Record no. ...............25 Edit entry ...............................25 Location: ...............................26 Assign animation ....................27 Groups ......................................28 SMS to group ..........................28 Group setup ...........................29 Call log ......................................30 Messages (SMS) ........................31 Read messages ......................31 Inbox/outbox .........................32 Archive ...................................32 Compose a message ...............33 Predefined text .......................34 SMS to group ..........................34 Picture & Sound ......................35 Surf & fun .................................36 Internet (WAP) ........................36 Games ....................................39 Bitmap viewer ........................40 Sound manager ......................41 Organizer ..................................44 Alarm clock ............................44 Calculator ...............................44 Voice message/Mailbox ............45 CB services ................................46 See also Index at the end of this User Guide 2 Contents Display symbols (selection) ......68 Notes A-Z ..................................69 Questions&Answers .................77 Siemens Service ........................80 Specifications ...........................81 Exposure to radiofrequency signals ....................................81 Technical data .......................81 Trademarks ............................81 Maintenance .............................82 Accessories ...............................83 Basics .....................................83 Car Solutions .........................83 U.S. FDA ....................................84 FCC/Industry Canada Notice .....90 Ten Driving Safety Tips .............91 Intellectual Property .................93 Index .........................................94 Profiles ..................................... 47 Setup ..................................... 47 Car Kit ................................... 48 Headset ................................. 48 Aircraft mode ......................... 48 Favorites .................................. 49 Fast access key ......................... 50 Control key (on the left) ......... 50 Speed dialing keys .................. 51 Setup ........................................ 52 Display ................................... 52 Audio ..................................... 53 Keys ....................................... 55 Phone setup ........................... 55 Clock ..................................... 58 Connectivity ........................... 59 Security ................................. 62 Network ................................. 63 Accessories ............................ 65 Text entry with "T9" .................. 66 Setup ..................................... 66 Create a word using T9 ........... 66 See also Index at the end of this User Guide Safety precautions NOTE: ns Review these operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Do not use mobile phone in hospitals or in the vicinity of medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids. Mobile phones may interfere with the operation of these devices. Keep a minimum distance of 8" between pacemaker and mobile phone. When using the mobile phone hold it to the ear farthest from the pacemaker. Always use the handsfree kit to make calls while driving (p. 83). Turn off mobile phone while aboard any aircraft. To prevent accidental activation, see (p. 48). Do not use mobile phone near gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or blasting operations. Mobile phones may cause interference with the operation of technical installations. The ring tone and the info tones are amplified through the earpiece. Never hold the mobile phone to your ear when it is ringing. Serious and permanent damage could occur to your hearing! Caution! SIM card may be removed. Small parts could be swallowed by children. Do not exceed the mains voltage (V) specified on the power supply unit. 3 Only use original Siemens batteries (100% mercury-free) and charging devices. Use of nonSiemens batteries and/or charging devices may cause explosion resulting in serious injury or property damage. It is recommended that you open the phone only to replace the battery (100% mercury-free) or SIM card. Do not open the battery under any circumstances. Any other changes to this device may invalidate the FCC authorization required for operation of the unit, and are strictly prohibited. Dispose of used batteries and phones in accordance with applicable laws and safety regulations. Mobile phones may interfere with the operation of nearby TVs, radios or PCs. Only use original Siemens accessories in order to avoid possible injury and property damage and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Improper use invalidates the warranty! 4 Safety Information Driving Laws pertaining to the use of mobile phones while driving vary significantly from state-to-state and sometimes even from locality-to-locality within states. For example, some areas may allow persons to use their mobile phones only if they employ a hands-free device, and some areas may prohibit the use of mobile phones entirely. Accordingly, Siemens recommends that persons check the laws for the areas in which they drive or will be driving. For areas where the use of mobile phones while driving is permitted, Siemens encourages persons to use their phones responsibly and to employ hands-free devices. Also, if using your phone while driving, please: · Give full attention to driving ­ driving safely is your first responsibility; · Use hands-free operation, if available; · Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call, if driving conditions so require. or- Important Read this information before using your wireless handheld phone. As this mobile phone is equipped with a fixed (non-retractable) antenna, some paragraphs in the below text may not be applicable. Antenna care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Phone operation Normal position Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on efficient operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: · Extend your antenna fully (if applicable). · Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Safety Information For vehicles equipped with Air Bags An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. 5 Persons with pacemakers: · should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON; · should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; · should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference; · should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider or your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturer's Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (6") be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturers of your devices to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. 6 Vehicles Safety Information could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include: fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Airplanes FCC and Airline Regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Turn your phone OFF before boarding an airplane. Check and comply with the policy of your airline regarding the use of your phone while the airplane is on the ground. Emergency calls (SOS) Your wireless phone can be used to make emergency calls. You can make an emergency call from the main display screen. Enter the local emergency number such as 911 and then press the A key Blasting areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a "blasting area" or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks, and userprogrammed functions. Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, you should never rely 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. Emergency calls might not Safety Information be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers regarding their network features. Always make certain that your phone is properly charged before attempting any emergency calls. If you allow your battery to discharge, you will be unable to receive or make calls, including emergency calls. You must then wait a few minutes after the charging begins to place any emergency calls. When making an emergency call, remember to give all of the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your wireless phone might be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident, therefore you should not terminate the call until given permission to do so. 7 8 SAR (Cell Phone Designation) power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station, the lower the power output. Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and the manufacturer must certify to the FCC and Industry Canada that it does not exceed the limit established by each government for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body), reported to the FCC and available for review by Industry Canada. The highest SAR value for this model phone when testest for use at the ear is 0.76 W/kg*** + and when worn on the body is 0.46 W/kg*** Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association (CTIA) web-site at www.phonefacts.net or the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) website www.cwta.ca. SAR information on this Siemens A56 phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID PWX-A56. RF EXPOSURE /SPECIFIC sig- ABSORPTION RATE (SAR) INFORMATION THIS SIEMENS A56 PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS. Your cell phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government and by Health Canada. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines were developed and confirmed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies*. The limits include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for cell phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit established by the FCC and by Health Canada is 1.6 W/kg**. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC and by Industry Canada with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified 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. + 9 For body worn operation, this mobile phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Siemens accessory designated for this product or when used with a carry accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset at least 1.5 cm/0.59 in from the body. Use of other carry accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. * The World Health Organization (WHO, CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland), on the basis of the actual knowledge, does not see any necessity for special precautionary measures when using cell phones. Further information: www.who.int/peh-emf, www.mmfai.org, www.my-siemens.com. ** averaged over 1 g of tissue. ***SAR values may vary depending on national requirements and network bands. SAR information for different regions can be found at www.my-siemens.com 10 of Speaker Display indicators Signal strength/ battery level. Overview of the phone Integrated antenna Call key A Dial displayed phone number or name, accept calls. In standby mode: Display the last calls. _ Service provider 01.10.2002 12:30 Games Menu g * Hold down In standby mode: Switch signal tones on and off (see also p. 74). Microphone On the underside. Device interface Connection for charger, headset etc. B On/Off/End key Press briefly: End call/function or return to standby mode. In menus: one menu level back. Hold down: Switch phone on/off. From menus: Return to the standby mode. # Hold down In standby mode: Switch key lock on and off. Do not interfere with the phone above the battery cover unnecessarily. This reduces the signal strength. Control key at the top/at the bottom Press at the bottom: Open Phonebook (in standby mode). Hold down at the top: Show profiles (in standby mode). Press at the top: Start volume adjustment (during a call). Then press at the top/at the bottom to make your setting. Scroll up and down in menus and lists. Service provider 01.10.2002 12:30 Games Menu _ g Control key on the left/on the right Press the control key on the outside left or right, to call up the function that is displayed as text or icon on the grey fields above the key. These are in standby mode (factory default): §Games§ or e.g. } (SIM services) and §Menu§ (main menu). Getting Started To attach 11 The front and back covers of the casing (CLIPitTM Covers, my-CLIPitTM: p. 83) as well as the keypad can be changed in a matter of seconds - no tools required: To remove Note Your phone's display and the display cover of the top shell are delivered with a protective film. Remove this film before getting started. In rare cases the static discharge may cause discolouration at the edges of the display. However this will disappear within 10 minutes. To avoid damage to the display, the phone should not be used without the upper shell. 12 Getting Started · Insert SIM card in the opening, contacts pointing downwards (make sure the angled corner is in correct position ). Push gently until it engages . Insert SIM card/battery The service provider supplies you with a SIM card on which all the important data for your line is stored. If the SIM card has been delivered in credit card size, snap the smaller segment out and remove any rough edges. · Press grooved area , then lift cover in the direction indicated by the arrow . · Insert battery in the phone sideways , then press downwards until it engages . · Press latch in the direction indicated by the arrow , lift battery at the cutout on the side of the phone, then tilt upwards and remove . · Replace cover and press downwards until it engages. Note Always switch off phone before removing the battery! Only 3-Volt SIM cards are supported. Please contact your service provider if you have an older card. Functions without SIM card ...............p. 76 Getting Started Charge battery The battery is not fully charged when delivered. Plug in the charger cable at the bottom of the phone, plug in the power supply unit to the main power socket and charge for at least two hours. Charge icon not visible 13 If the battery is totally discharged no charge icon is displayed when the charger is plugged in. It is displayed after 2 hours at most. In this case the battery is fully charged after 3-4 hours. Only use the charger provided! Display while in service Charge level display during operation (empty-full): a h Display when charging is in progress Charging time An empty battery is fully charged after about 2 hours. Charging is only possible in an ambient temperature of 41°F to 104°F (the charge icon flashes as a warning when the temperature is 5°C above/below this range). The voltage specified on the power supply unit must not be exceeded. To use the full performance of the battery, the battery must be fully charged and discharged at least five times. A beep sounds when the battery is nearly empty. The charge level of the battery is displayed correctly only after uninterrupted charging/discharging. You should not remove the battery unnecessarily nor end charging prematurely, if possible. Note The charger heats up when used for long periods. This is normal and not dangerous. Operating times.................................p. 72 Quality declaration for the battery..... p. 72 d g 14 ns General Instructions This corresponds to: _ g Service provider 01.10.2002 12:30 Games User Guide The following symbols are used to explain operation: G H §Menu B A J Enter numbers or letters. On/Off/End key. Call key. Press control key at the top/ at the bottom to scroll up and down. Press control key on the left/on the right to call a function. Displays a function. Function depends on the service provider or phone model. Special registration for functions like Internet may be necessary. §Menu§ Menu Open menu. From standby mode: Press control key on the right. Phonebook ] Messages Call log Select L Control key Steps for calling a function are shown in a condensed form in this user guide, e.g.: to display the call list for missed calls: §Menu§KCall logKMissed calls F Scroll to Call log. Press control key at the bottom to scroll downwards. General Instructions Messages Z Call log Groups Select +18001234567 Office Carol View Options 15 §Select§ Press. Press control key on the right to open the Call log submenu. Missed calls Received calls Dialed calls Select F Scroll to the required entry. Press control key at the bottom to scroll downwards. +49892325678 Office Carol View Options §Select§ Press. Press control key on the right to open the list of Missed calls. §View§ Press. Press control key on the left to display the phone number with date and time. Office +49322325774 01.10.2002 12:30 Call OK 16 , off Switch on, off / PIN entry Standby mode _ g Service provider 01.10.2002 12:30 Games Switch on/off B Hold down On/Off/End key to switch on or off. Enter PIN The SIM card can be protected with a 4-8 digit PIN. Menu J Enter the PIN code using the number keys (the display shows a series of asterisks, if you make a mistake press §Clear§). Enter PIN: **** Clear OK When the name of the service provider/wallpaper appears on the display, the phone is in standby mode and ready for use. Note _ §OK§ Press the control key on the right to confirm the input. Logging on to the network will take a few seconds. §SOS§ .................................................p. 69 Change PIN.......................................p. 17 SIM card problems ............................p. 73 Clear SIM card barring ......................p. 18 Other network....................................p. 63 Deactivate/activate screensaver .......p. 52 Set display contrast ...........................p. 53 Set time .............................................p. 58 } SIM services............................p. 73 Signal strength....................p. 73 Security The phone and SIM card are protected against misuse by several security codes. Keep these confidential numbers in a safe place where you can access them again if required. PIN PIN2 Protects your SIM card (personal identification number). This is needed to set the charge detail display and to access additional functions on special SIM cards. Key code. Used to unlock SIM cards after the wrong PIN has been entered. Protects some functions of your phone. Must be defined at the first security setting. 17 Press. Enter PIN. Confirm input. Press. Confirm. J §OK§ §OK§ §Select§ §Change§ Change PIN You can change the PIN to any 4-8 digit number you may find easier to remember. PUK PUK2 Phone code J §OK§ Enter old PIN. Press. J, §OK§ Enter new PIN. Change PIN 2 J, §OK§ Repeat new PIN. (displayed only if PIN 2 is available). Proceed as with Change PIN. §Menu§KSetupKSecurity Kthen select function Codes PIN control The PIN is usually requested each time the phone is switched on. You can deactivate this feature but you risk unauthorised use of the phone. Some service providers do not permit deactivation of the control. 18 Change Phonecode Security You define and enter the phone code (4 - 8 digits) when calling up a phone code protected function for the first time. It is then valid for all protected functions. Clear SIM card barring If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card is barred. Enter the PUK (MASTER PIN) provided by your service provider with the SIM card, according to instructions. If the PUK (MASTER PIN) has been lost, please contact your service provider. Note Screensaver...................................... p. 52 Auto key lock..................................... p. 55 Further security settings.................... p. 62 My phone Your phone offers a number of functions so that you can adapt it to meet your personal requirements. 19 Ring tones Assign individual ring tones to caller groups (p. 54). The sound manager is available for managing the ring tones (p. 41). Wallpaper, Screensaver, Animation Adjust your phone according to your own wishes in the following ways to give it a personal touch: To switch on Select a bitmap style and a greeting (p. 52) that you create yourself. Screensaver You can set an analog clock, an individual picture or an animation as screensaver (p. 52). (Provider) wallpaper Select an individual picture to replace the network provider's wallpaper/name (p. 52). Favorites Create your own menu with frequently used functions, phone numbers or WAP pages (p. 49).