Safety Precautions Read these simple guidelines. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see Safety Information on page 90. Road safety comes first Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
. Give your location. Do not end the call until given permission to do so. End the call by closing the flip cover or pressing IMPORTANT! Use only SAMSUNG-approved accessories. This phone is intended for use with a SAMSUNG-approved: • Travel adapter (TA12) •...
Standard Battery Owner’s Manual (BTL1030M) In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Desktop charger (DTC33) • Cigarette lighter adapter (CLA12) • Hands-free car kit (HFK220G) • Slim, standard and long-life batteries (BTL631S, BTL1030M, BTL1630L) •...
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustration shows the main elements of your phone. Antenna Service light Earpiece Earphone jack Display Volume/menu Cancel/ browse keys correction key Soft key (right) Soft key (left) Power on/off Dial key Alphanumeric keys Battery Special function keys Microphone...
Your Phone Description Deletes characters from the display. In the menu facility, returns to the previous menu level. Makes or answers a call. In idle mode, recalls the last number dialled. Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when pressed and held. In the menu facility, returns to the idle mode and cancels your input.
Your Phone Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Icons Text and graphic area Soft key Menu Phonebook indications Area Description First line Displays various icons (see opposite). Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter (number to be dialled, for example).
Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when a new short message has been received. If the message memory is full, the icon flashes.
Your Phone B a c k l i g h t The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight Time option set in the Phone Settings menu.
Getting Started Your First Call The following diagram explains the main steps re q u i re d when making your first call and indicates the pages on which you can find more detailed instru c t i o n s . Insert the SIM card Page 16 (phone switched off...
Getting Started Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are p rovided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details (PIN, optional services available and so on). I m p o rt a n t ! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, i n s e rting or removing the card .
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Getting Started 3. Slide the SIM card lock back and hold it in position. 4. Insert the SIM card ensuring that the cut corner is top left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone.
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Getting Started 5. Maintaining the SIM card in position, release the SIM card lock to hold the SIM card in place. 6. Place the battery back on the phone. Slide the battery up until it locks into place.
A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging. N o t e: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
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Getting Started 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet. Disconnect the adapter from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on either side of the connector and pulling the connector out. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, you will hear a warning tone and a message will be repeated at regular intervals on the display:...
Getting Started Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Open the flip cover. 2. Hold down the key for more than one second to switch the phone on. 3. If the phone asks for a PIN, key in the PIN and press the Ok soft key. For further details, see page 23.
Getting Started Access Codes T h e re are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you pro t e c t the phone against unauthorised use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, key in the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the Ok soft key.
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Getting Started The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is blocked and cannot be used until you unblock it by entering the PUK (see below).
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Getting Started PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM c a rds, is re q u i red to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions a re available if supported by your SIM card . If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is blocked and you cannot access the functions until you unblock it by entering...
N o t e: The earphone may be an option in some countries. If you wish to purchase one, contact your local SAMSUNG dealer. With the earphone, you can talk without using your hands. When you connect the earphone to the earphone jack on the left side of the phone, the earphone operates in the same way as the phone’...
General Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number and press International Calls 1. Press and hold down the * key. The + character appears. 2. Key in the country code, area code and phone number and press Correcting the Number To clear...
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General Functions Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store the names and phone numbers that you call regularly in the SIM card and phone memory, known as the phonebook. You then simply select the required name to recall the associated number. For further details on the Phonebook feature, refer to page35.
General Functions 3. Use the soft key (or the keys on the left side of the phone) to scroll through the numbers until the required number is displayed. 4. To dial the number displayed, press Adjusting the Vo l u m e During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the volume keys on the left side of the phone.
General Functions Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the phone icon in the middle of the screen flashes. nnnnn Caller’s name or number A n s w e r R e j e c t If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number (or name if stored in your phonebook) is displayed.
General Functions Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, if this service is available. In this way, you can call the person back, if necessary. The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately after the call was missed.
Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
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Selecting Functions and Options To view the various functions/options available and select the one required, proceed as follows. 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To... Then press the... Select the: Left soft key. • Function displayed • Option displayed in inverse video View the next function Right soft key or the...
Selecting Functions and Options Example: Setting the Text Language 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu soft key to enter the menu facility. <SERVICE PROVIDER> 10:30 Fri 14 May Menu Phonebook 2. Scroll through the menus until you reach the Phone Settings menu, by pressing the soft key (or the...
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Selecting Functions and Options 4. Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach the Language List sub-menu, by pressing the soft key (or the keys on the left side of the phone). Language List English Current Select language 5. To view the languages available, press the S e l e c t soft key.
P h o n e b o o k You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 10 numbers and names in the phone memory. The SIM card and phone memories, although physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity, called the phonebook.
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P h o n e b o o k 5. Select the memory in which you wish to save the number. • Free SIM: Stores the number in the first free location in the SIM memory • Free MEM: Stores the number in the first free location in the phone memory N o t e: If the selected memory is full, a warn i n g message is displayed asking you to select...
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P h o n e b o o k List of characters available: Characters in the Order Displayed Upper Case Lower Case Space Space 1 - . , : ; ‘ “ ? ¿ ! ¡ 1 - . , : ; ‘ “ ? ¿ ! ¡ A B C 2 Ä...
P h o n e b o o k Speed Dialling You can speed dial a number stored in the SIM. When the idle screen is displayed, press and hold the number key (0-9) corresponding to the location in which the required phone number is stored. To dial the number stored in location 10, press number key 0.
P h o n e b o o k 3. Once you have found the required entry, press to dial the number. Phonebook Options When storing or viewing the phonebook contents, Option appears above the left soft key to allow you to access the phonebook options.
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P h o n e b o o k View: displays the name, number, memory type and location number for the selected entry. Samsung Stored name SIM 009 5551212 Stored phone number Memory type and location: • SIM: 001-xxx, where xxx is the...
In-Call Options Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the Option soft key. Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other party cannot hear you.
In-Call Options 3. Press the Select soft key. Your correspondent can hear you again. Active 123456789012 02:15 O p t i o n Searching for a Number in the P h o n e b o o k You can search for a number in the phonebook during a call.
In-Call Options Putting a Call on Hold You can place the cur rent call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. Of these two calls, one is active and the other is on hold and you can swap between the calls.
In-Call Options Answering a Second Call You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network and if you have set the Call Waiting menu option (8-3) to Activate (see page 79). You will be notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
In-Call Options Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call. For more information, contact your service provider. Setting Up the Multiparty Call 1.
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In-Call Options Index of the active call in thelist Active Number of 123456789012 participants 02 :15 O p t i o n 2. Press the Option soft key and choose the Private option. Now you can talk privately with that person.
In-Call Options Rejecting a Waiting Call If you have subscribed to the Call Waiting network service and activated it (menu option 8-3; see page 79), you can reject the waiting call and continue with your current conversation. When the second call is received, the phone rings and the following screen is displayed.
Using the Menus A three-level menu structure is available to set the various options available on your phone. You can select the menu options in two different ways. Using the Soft Keys The two soft keys are used as follows. Purpose Left soft key Enters the menu structure.
Using the Menus Using the Index System Each menu option is assigned a hierarchical number. You can use this number to access the corresponding option directly. Simply press the Menu soft key and key in the required number. Example: Checking your home mailbox number. 1.
Using the Menus Menu Map The following illustration shows the menu structure available and indicates the: • Number assigned to each option • Page on which you can find a description of each feature 1. Quick Access Page 54 1-1 Connect to Voice Mail 1-2 Voice Mail Setup 1-3 Service Directory 2.
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Using the Menus 3. Short Messages Page 58 3-1 Read All Messages 3-2 Create Message 3-3 Message Setup 3-3-1 Message Protocol 3-3-2 Message Centre 3-3-3 Reply Path 3-3-4 Validity Period 3-4 Broadcast 3-4-1 Read All Messages 3-4-2 Receive 3-4-3 Subject List 3-4-4 Language List 4.
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Using the Menus 6. Clock Settings Page 70 6-1 Alarms 6-2 Time Setup 6-2-1 Set Time 6-2-2 World Time 7. Security Settings Page 73 7-1 PIN Access 7-2 Change Codes 7-2-1 PIN Code 7-2-2 PIN2 Code 7-2-3 Password 7-2-4 Lock Code 7-3 Phone Lock 7-4 Phonebook Lock 7-5 Fixed Dialling Number...
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Using the Menus 8. Network Services Page 76 8-1 Call Divert 8-1-1 Divert All Calls 8-1-2 Divert when Busy 8-1-3 Divert when Not Answered 8-1-4 Divert when Not Found 8-1-5 Cancel All Diverts 8-2 Call Barring 8-2-1 No Outgoing Calls 8-2-2 No Foreign Calls 8-2-3 Only Local and Home Countr y 8-2-4 No Incoming Calls...
Quick Access This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing your voice mailbox (if provided by your network). N o t e: Voice Mail is a network feature. Please contact your service provider for more inform a t i o n . Connect to Voice Mail Menu 1-1 This option dials your voice mailbox.
Call Records Last Dialled Calls Menu 2-1 This option lets you view the last calls dialled. You can also: • Edit a number and save it in the phonebook • Redial a number The number of calls is dependent on your SIMcard. To view details of a call in the list, scroll down to the required call and press the Select soft key.
Call Records Last Missed Calls Menu 2-3 This option lets you view the last 10 unanswered calls. You can also: • Edit a number if available and dial it or save it in the phonebook • Dial a number To view details of a call in the list, scroll down to the required call and press the Select soft key.
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Call Records Call Cost and Duration Menu 2-5 This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. The following options are available. Last Call: allows you to check or reset the cost and duration of the last call made. All Calls: allows you to check or reset the cost and duration of all calls made.
Short Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) feature is a network service and may not be supported by your network. Messages can be sent by fax, Intern e t , Paging, ERMES or X.400 messaging systems, pro v i d e d that these services are supported by your network.
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Short Messages You can choose the following options, by pressing the Option soft key. Delete: allows you to erase the selected message. Reply: allows you to send a reply to the sender. Voice Call: allows you to call the sender back. Edit: allows you to edit the message and destination.
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Short Messages When you have finished, the following options are available. Send: allows you to send the message to the destination. Save: allows you to save the message so that it can be sent later. When you read the message, Saved is displayed to indicate its state.
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Short Messages Validity Period: allows you to set the default time period for which your messages are stored in the SMS centre while attempts are made to deliver them. Possible values are one hour, two hours, six hours, one d a y, two days, one week, four weeks and six months. B r o a d c a s t Menu 3-4 This network service allows you to receive short...
Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • Ringing tone, volume and type • Sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message N o t e: To switch to the silence mode, hold down the key with the flip cover closed.
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Sound Settings Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. Vib+Melody: the phone both rings and vibrates. Light: only the backlight is switched on; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Keytone Ty p e Menu 4-4 This option allows you to select the tone that the keypad generates when you press a key.
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Sound Settings Warning Tone Menu 4-7 This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that you have made a mistake. The current status is displayed in the lower right corner. On: the phone beeps differently from normal when you make a mistake.
Phone Settings Many diff e rent features of your phone can be customised to suit your pre f e rences. All of these f e a t u res are accessed via the Phone Settings m e n u . Greeting Message Menu 5-1 This option allows you to set a greeting message to...
Phone Settings Own Number Menu 5-2 This menu displays your phone number and allows you to edit it. To... Then press the... Enter the international * key and hold it prefix (+) down until the + is displayed. Correct a digit C key.
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Phone Settings Any Key Answer Menu 5-4 Depending on the setting of the Any Key Answer option, you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key except and the Reject soft key. To reject the call, press or the Reject soft key. On: you can press any key except and the Reject soft key to answer the incoming call.
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Phone Settings Auto Redial Menu 5-6 With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. N o t e: The interval between two call attempts varies. To answer an incoming call, press any key or close the flip cover.
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Phone Settings Caller Number Menu 5-8 You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. N o t e: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available. Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
Clock Settings The Clock Settings feature enables you to: • Set the current date and time • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) • Find out what time it is in various cities around the world A l a r m s Menu 6-1...
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Clock Settings 2. Choose the alarm frequency option. Daily Alarm: the alarm rings every day at the same time. Once Alarm: the alarm rings only once and is then deactivated. Weekly Alarm: the alarm rings every week on the same day and at the same time. 3.
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Clock Settings World Time You can use your phone to check the current time in 21 major cities around the world. Scroll through the cities using the soft key. The screen shows the: • City name • Current date and time •...
Security Settings To access this menu, you must first enter the phone lock code. The Security Settings feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • The people of your choice • The types of calls of your choice Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone.
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Security Settings Change Codes Menu 7-2 This feature allows you to change the various codes (PINs, lock code and network password) used by the phone. You must enter the current code before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
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Security Settings The lock code is factory set to 0000. To change the phone lock code, refer to menu option 7-2. Once the correct lock code has been entered, you can use the phone until you switch it off. Phonebook Lock Menu 7-4 When the Phonebook Lock feature is enabled, you must enter the 4-digit phone lock code each time you...
Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you so wish. Call Divert Menu 8-1 This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.
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Network Services Example: You can: • Systematically divert fax calls to your office fax machine • Divert voice calls to your colleague if you are already using the phone To set your call diverting options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the type of call diverting required by pressing the soft key until the appropriate option is displayed, and then press Select.
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Network Services Call Barring Menu 8-2 The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. Call barring can be set up in the following ways. No Outgoing Calls: calls cannot be made. No Foreign Calls: international calls cannot be made.
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Network Services 2. Select the service to be barred by pressing the soft key until the appropriate service is displayed and then press Select. 3. Select one of the following options. Activate: activates the call barring mode selected. Cancel: cancels the call barring mode selected. Status: displays the current status.
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Network Services Caller Identity Menu 8-4 This menu option lets you view the following line identification settings. Presentation Your ID: Your phone number is displayed on the called person’s phone when you make a call. Restriction Your ID: Your phone number does not appear on the called person’s phone when you make a call.
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Network Services Closed User Group ( C U G ) Menu 8-5 This network service allows incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group. You may be a member of any of 10 user groups. For details on how to create, activate and use a closed user group, contact your service provider.
Network Selection The Network Selection feature enables you to: • Indicate whether the network used when roaming (outside your home area) is selected automatically or manually • Set up a preferred list to be used when selecting a network automatically N o t e : You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid ro a m i n g a g reement with your home network.
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Network Selection Preferred List Menu 9-2 This menu allows you to list your preferred networks to be used when roaming. Your phone uses the networks in order of appearance in this list, provided that the network is available. The list can contain up to eight networks.
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Network Selection User Define List Menu 9-3 With this menu, you can include up to five new networks, the codes of which are not known to the phone. 1. To scroll through the list, press the soft key until you find the required network. 2.
Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages appear Insert SIM • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked •...
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Solving Problems “No Service” is displayed • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak reception area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription.
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If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, take a note of: • The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service.
Your phone is powered by a re c h a rgeable Li-lon 1 0 0 0 mAh standard battery. The following batteries are also available (ask your SAMSUNG dealer for further details): – BTL631S slim battery (600 mAh) – BTL1030M standard battery (1000 mAh) –...
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Using the Batteries • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and re c h a rge your battery only with Samsung-appro v e d c h a rgers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overc h a rging may shorten its life.
Safety Information Road Safety • Remember, road safety always comes first! • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving a vehicle. Always park the vehicle before having a conversation. • Make sure that the phone is stored safely and will not fall or be broken in the event of a collision or emergency stop.
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Safety Information • Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including cellular phones, may interfere with inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any questions. Other electronic equipment may also be subject to interference. •...
Safety Information Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the warranty obligations and enjoy this product for many years. • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
Safety Information • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or s t rong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in mild, soapy water. • If the phone or any of its accessories are not working properly, take them to your nearest qualified service centre.
Glossary of Terms To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. Call Diverting Ability to reroute calls to another mobile or fixed line.
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Glossary of Terms Inverse Video Display mode in which the characters are displayed in a light colour on a dark background to indicate that the item is currently selected. Line Identification Services Service allowing subscribers to view or block the telephone numbers of callers.
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Glossary of Terms PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in succession. The eight-digit number is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when travelling for example).
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Glossary of Terms Soft Keys Keys marked ... on the phone, the purpose of which: • Varies according to the function that you are currently using • Is indicated on the bottom line of the display just above the corresponding key Voice Mail Computerised answering service that automatically answers your calls when you are not available, plays...
I n d e x (continued) Access codes • 22 Calls (continued) Accessories • 9 holding • 43 Adding phonebook numbers • 4 0 international • 26 Alarms (6-1) • 70 making • 15; 26 Alert missed • 30; 56 Message (4-6) •...
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I n d e x (continued) Display • 12 Language icons • 13 List (5-3) • 66 setting the language • 33 setting the text • 33 Diverting calls (8-1) • 76 Last DTMF dialling • 47 calls dialled • 55 Duration of calls •...
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I n d e x (continued) (continued) Mute Phonebook • 35 key tones • 47 adding numbers • 40 microphone • 41 copying numbers • 40 deleting numbers • 40 dialling • 38 editing numbers • 40 Names lock (7-4) • 75 changing case •...
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I n d e x (continued) Safety Tone batteries • 88 keypad (4-4) • 63 information • 90 message (4-6) • 63 precautions • 7 minute (4-8) • 64 Security Settings (7) • 73 ring (4-1) • 62 Selecting functions/options • 31 warning (4-7) •...