Audiovox Minivox MVX-850 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........ccccsccssscsssesneeees 5
WRIST STRAP ATTACHMENT ...........ccccceseeee 6
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
RECHARGING aiessiesesnsstates ion oi nana soosasternasnouskes 7
To Attach the Battery Pack
To Detach the Battery Pack
To Recharge Battery
PRECAUTIONS sosiaa erii 9
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .....0.0... eee 10
FEATURES AND OPTIONS 20... cccceesesesseeeees 11
FUNCTIONS vibe ako akay aka fon ia eti ea pise eta inven 12
BASIC OPERATION i0i0itriin res aeitesasosisovavioutèvinsyen 14
Turning the Unit On/Off
+ Antenna Position
e Receiving Signal Strength Indicator
+ Battery Level Indicator
To Store a Number in Memory
To Recall a Number from Memory
To Review the Prefix
Display Own Telephone Number
Repertory Memory Scroll
Automatic Storing into a Vacant Memory
Address
Secret Memory
e To Store the Secret Number
e To Confirm the Secret Number
To Lock the Unit
Automatic Lock
To Unlock the Unit
Keypad Lock
Backlighting On/Off Control
Volume Control
e Earpiece
¢ Alert Tone
MEMORY NAME TAG ....20000220roreoeoeeeooosososasnnonosn 20
To Enter Names using Alpha (Letters)
To Store Name with Phone Number
To Recall from Memory with Name
ALPHA SEARCH oc cccss yok ae vese assi asesns aske idskasponkae 22
PLACING TELEPHONE CALLS ue 23
To Place a Call
If the Call Fails to Go Through
Automatic Redial (NAM Option)
Terminating a Call
To Receive Calls
Any Digit Key Answering
Alert Tone Selection
Silent Alert
Automatic Answering
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Anti-fraud Security Feature
To Place a Call with a Number in the Memory
Speed Dialing
Last Three Number Redial
Programmable Emergency Call (NAM Option)
One Touch Emergency Call
To Mute a Phone Conversation
VOICE MAIL DIALING LW eee reeeneees 28
To Store Numbers
To Place a Call
CALL RESTRICTION (NAM OPTION) ............ 29
To Set Call Restricted Mode
END-TO-END SIGNALING.....!222rreeeooooeraroeoeooonooan 30
Touch Tone™ from Memory
Link Dialing
e To Link Number/To Store Linked Numbers
in Memory-
e To Place Linked Numbers
SCRATCH-PAD DIALING wo... eee ccceeeceeeees 32
SCRATCH-PAD DIALING
WITHOUT KEYING TONES oo... 33
CALL TIME DISPLAY ....0?ree000rrreeeoeeaeoosoresoooonereon 33
To Display the Talk Time of the Last Call
To Display the Outgoing Call Timer Only
To Display the Cumulative Talk Time
To Clear the Timer
One Minute Beep (NAM Option)
SID MANAGEMENT (NAM OPTION).............. 34
A/B SYSTEM SELECTION ......cccccsceccsssscsseseseneee 35
MULTIPLE CITY REGISTRATION .................. 36
LAST RESCAN SID INDICATOR ......ccccccssseee-- 36
RADIO FREQUENCY (RF)
CHANNEL INDICATOR oossoo 37
AUTOMATIC CALLS IN ABSENCE
INDICATOR siaine n kN 37
FUNCTION MENU ..eecsccsssssssssssssessseceesssesssnsessee 38
SERIAL DATA MODE n 40
FUNCTION ALL RESET .0..c..ccsccsssescssesossseserseeee 40
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .......... 41
WARNING ke a kab ANA 41
ACCESSORY CATALOG... 44
Touch Tone™ is a registered trade mark of AT & T.
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MVX-850
Personal Cellular Data
Communicator
Audiovox introduces the “Minivox MVX-850” the
most technologically advanced Handheld Portable
Cellular Telephone in the world. This Personal
Cellular Data Communicator is only 100cec’s in
total volume, making it the smallest handheld
cellular telephone in the world. Weighing in at a
mere 5.4 oz., the MVX-850, is also one of the
lightest cellular telephones available today!
Utilizing the latest in microelectronics and battery
technology, the MVX-850 delivers 65 minutes of
talk time and 11 hours of standby time. The
MVX-850 provides the most advanced features in
one very compact unit to meet all your personal
and business requirements like one touch emer-
gency dialing and constant battery life and signal
strength indicators.
The MVX-850 features a new LED call indicator, a
key pad lock, one touch emergency dialing, a one
touch voice mail access key and a large, easy to
read, 30 character liquid-crystal display. The MVX-
850 will also allow you the capability to send data
or a facsimile via an optional PCMCIA card mo-
dem.
Optional accessories include: a 100 minute talk
time, extended life nickel metal hydride battery, a
200 minute high capacity nickel metal hydride
battery, a rapid charger, a cigarette lighter charger,
and a handsfree car kit with provisions for exter-
nal antenna and power booster. A travel charger
and battery eliminator are also available.
And of course, your new Minivox MVX-850 comes
with something only an Audiovox phone can pro-
vide. The proven reliability that has made Audiovox
one of the worlds leading suppliers of cellular
communications equipment.
SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION
System configuration and the equipment list are
as shown below.
Retractable Whip
Antenna
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Handheld Portable
Telephone
li
Wrist Strap
©
Battery Pack
Desk Top
Battery Charger AC Adaptor
List of Equipment
Name of the Equipment
Handheld Portable Telephone
Battery Pack
Desk Top Battery Charger (DTC-800)
AC Adaptor (CNR-800)
Wrist Strap (WS-700)

WRIST STRAP
ATTACHMENT
Attach the wrist strap to the unit through the
strap hole as shown below W.
Then put the long loop through the smaller loop as
shown below ©.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
AND RECHARGING
The Portable Telephone contains a detachable
Battery Pack (BTR-800). A fully charged Battery
Pack offers 65 minutes Talk Time or 11 hours
standby.
It is recommended to carry one fully charged spare
Battery Pack for longer operation.
(Additional Battery Packs may be purchased at
your Cellular Telephone Dealer.)
To Attach the Battery Pack
@) Insert the hook at the end of the Battery Pack
into the slot at the end of the unit.
@) Press the Battery Pack down to lock the Bat-
tery Pack onto the unit.
To Detach the Battery Pack
@ Press the Release Latch as shown below.
@) Lift up to remove the Battery Pack from the
unit gently.
Release Latch

To Recharge Battery
The Desk Top Battery Charger (DTC-800) can
recharge spare Battery and the Battery connected
to the Portable Telephone at the same time.
Moreover, the Battery Charger can recharge an
optional Extended Life Battery (BTE-800) and a
High Capacity Battery (BTX-800). DC voltage is
supplied by the separate AC Adaptor. It takes
approximately eight hours for full charge.
1. Two LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) on the Desk
Top Battery Charger light green when DC
voltage is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
2. The Battery charging starts when the Portable
Phone and/or a spare Battery are/is placed into
the Battery Charger, the LED(s) light(s) red.
3. When the charging is finished, the LED(s)
return(s) a flash green.
Note: (1) Environmental temperature for full bat-
tery recharging with 8 hours: 0 ~ +35°C.
(2) We recommend you to turn off the power
of the telephone to secure complete re-
charging of the battery.
(3) The Battery Charger and the Battery
Pack will get warm during the charging
cycle. This is normal.
Spare
Battery Pack
Desk Top
Battery Charger
AC Adaptor
PRECAUTIONS
Your Handheld Portable Telephone is a high qual-
ity piece of equipment. Before operating the equip-
ment, please take the following precautions.
1. Don’t use this equipment in an extreme envi-
ronment where high temperature or high hu-
midity exists.
2. Don’t abuse the equipment. Avoid striking, shak-
ing or shocking. When not using the unit, lay
down the unit to avoid possible damage due to
instability.
3. Don’t expose this equipment to rain or spilled
beverages.
4. Recharge the battery fully before your first use
of the unit.
5. When the battery becomes discharged, two beep
tones will be heard every 10 seconds, and the
display will show [Battery Discharged], In such a
case, replace the battery with a fully charged
one, and recharge the discharged battery.
6. To ensure long battery life, operate the unit
until [Battery Discharged] is displayed, before re-
charging the battery. Remove Battery Pack
from the unit when it is not expected to be used
for a long period.
Recharging at least once every month is recom-
mended when not being used.
7. Don't charge the Battery in a place exposed to
direct sunlight.
8. The Battery charging and charging timer will
become inactive in case of lower or higher
environmental temperature. (However, the LED
remains at red.)
When the temperature returns to normal, the
charging will be automatically resumed. In this
case, it will take longer than 8 hours for the
LED(s) to flash green.
ORY. The product that you have purchased
ar) contains a rechargeable Battery. The
Ni-MH Battery is recyclable. At the end of it's
useful life, under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this Battery
into the municipal waste stream. Check with your
local solid waste officials for details in your area
for recycling options or proper disposal.

GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
(Subject to change without notice)
Frequency Range :
Number of RF Channels :
Channel Spacing :
Duplex Spacing :
Frequency Stability :
RF Output Power :
Receiver Sensitivity :
Modulation/Demodulation :
Operating Temperature :
Supply Voltage :
Current Drain :
Operating Time :
Size :
Weight :
824 to 849 MHz, Transmit
869 to 894 MHz, Receive
832, Full Duplex
30 KHz
45 MHz
+2.5 PPM
0.6W ERP With Power
Control
-116 dBm (12 dB SINAD)
Voice PM (With Compander)
Data FM
—20°C to +60°C
4.8 V
(NiMH Battery 1.2 V x 4,
550 mAH)
In Use;
Approx. 470 mA
Standby;
Approx. 50 mA
Talk;
Approx. 65 min.
(at full power output)
Standby;
Approx. 11 hours
Approx.
23 (H) x 44 (W) x 128 (D) mm
0.90 (H) x 1.7 (W) x 5.0 (D) inch
Approx. 153 gr (5.4 oz)
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FEATURES AND
OPTIONS
Push Button Dialing
è Backlit Keypad and Display with On/Off Control
° Incoming Call Indicator
è Large Size Dot-matrix LCD Display
Status/Function Indicator
20 Digits Dial Number
Receiving Signal Strength Indicator
® Battery Level Indicator
# (Electronic) Volume Control
è Pre-set Dialing up to 32 Digits
# Extended Readability (Prefix Review)
* Last Digit Clear
e Digit Display Clear
e Programmable Emergency Call in locked or
restricted modes
“One Touch Emergency Call
e Repertory Dialing: 32/80-Digit 100 Memories
* Speed Dialing
e Repertory Memory Scroll
* Automatic Storing into a Vacant Memory Address
è Secret Memory
e Memory Name Tag
# Alpha Search
è Linked Preset Dialing from Memory
e Voice Mail Dialing
e Any Digit Key Answering
* Automatic Answering
“Last Three Number Redial
* Automatic Redial (NAM Option)
* Mute or Hold
# Scratch-pad Dialing (with/without Keying Tones)
e End-to-End Signaling
# Touch Tone™ from Memory
# Continuous DTMF from Keypad
è Call Restrictions (NAM Option)
* Alert Tone Selection
* Silent Alert with Alert Beep Tone
e Call Time Display (Four Functions)
* Automatic Calls in Absence Indicator
* One Minute Beep (NAM Option)
# Display Own Telephone Number
* Multiple A/B System Selection
# SID Management (NAM Option)
* Multiple City Registration,
* Last Rescan SID Indicator
e“ RF Channel Indicator
è Anti-fraud Security Feature
è Electronic Lock
* Automatic Lock
e Keypad Lock
e Function Menu
e Function All Reset
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FUNCTIONS
Retractable
Whip Antenna
(4) Incoming
Call
Indicator
(1) Receiving
Signal ; (5) IN USE
trengt
Indicator (6) NO SVC
7) ROAM
(2) Power aD)
Indicator
i —8) Alpha
(3) Battery Numeric
Level kann Display
Indicator SON RE
(9) Send Key e 234—(14) End Key
15) Recall/
(10) One Touch Store Key
ae (16) Voice Mail
ey Dial/Alpha
(11) Digit Key
Keys 17) Clear
Key
12) Powe gwo
On/Off = JSS ato (18) Volume
Key : Keys
(13) Function —
Key
Microphone
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(1) RECEIVING SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR.:
The number of shaded blocks indicates the Re-
ceiving Signal Strength.
(2) is used as a POWER ON indicator which
lights when the unit is turned on.
(3) B DDOD is used as a battery level indicator.
(4) INCOMING CALL INDICATOR:
Flashing LED alerts you of an incoming call.
(5) IIN USE} indicator lights when a call is in progress.
(6) NOSVC (no service) indicator lights when the
unit is in a non-coverage area.
(7) indicator lights when the unit is out of
the home area.
(8) 30-CHARACTER FUNCTIONAL ALPHANU-
MERIC DISPLAY:
First 10 characters indicate a battery level,
current function and status conditions. The re-
maining 20 characters show the name and the
last 10 digits of the dialed number.
(9) SEND (send key) is used for placing or receiving a
call.
(10) Ò One Touch Emergency key.
(11) DIGIT KEYS to enter a phone number.
(12) 9 (power on/off key) is used to turn on/off the
unit.
(18) fò (function key) shifts the digit keys to the
functional keys.
(14)<ENO) (end key) terminates a call.
(15) 88D (recall/store key)
* To recall phone numbers from repertory
memory, press RST),
* To store phone numbers in repertory memory,
press Eng RST)
(16) #) (voice mail/alpha key)
e To access the linked speed dialing capability,
press YO. :
e To enter alphabetical characters, press f9 Mi
(17) 28 (clear key) clears the digit(s) from the dis-
play.
(18) W or 4) (volume key)
* To control earpiece audio level, press ` D or i W).
* To control alert tone level, press #9 Y) or (4).
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BASIC OPERATION
Turning the Unit On/Off
Press ” for about one second to turn on the unit.
The indicator will light (all indicators will light
momentarily: display will show the programmed
name or your phone number, Incoming Call Indi-
cator will light, and a tone will be heard). Press fwò
again for about one second to turn off the unit.
* Antenna Position
Your portable cellular telephone has been equipped
with a dual position antenna system.
This dual position antenna has been especially
designed to allow your phone to receive calls while
the antenna is down. However, for optimum per-
formance and signal strength or while operating in
poor signal areas, it is recommended that the
antenna be fully extended.
Note: The antenna can be used in its fully ex-
tended or fully retracted position only.
* Receiving Signal Strength Indicator m E f i
The number of shaded blocks indicates the Signal
Strength in your area. Four blocks show the maxi-
mum level. The display will vary as you move with
the unit. If the signal is not strong enough to place
a call, the NO SVC] indicator will appear on the
readout.
* Battery Level Indicator
You can always monitor the current battery volt-
age level with the constant battery level indicator.
The number of blocks indicates the battery condi-
tions as follows:
BEERE
BIETET =|
Full charge
Normal phone call
Short phone call
Recharge battery
BTL = |
Bilt = t= [|
bit
To Store a Number in Memory
1. Press &, then enter the phone number.
2. Press f8 ês), then enter the memory address
(01 through 99.
Example: Press f9 88) 1b $», the displayed
number will be stored into memory ad-
dress 15.
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To Recall a Number from Memory
Press ®8), then enter the memory address (01
through 99). hee
Example: Press #5) 4 J) (64), the number stored in
memory address 15 will be displayed on
the readout.
To Review the Prefix
(Number longer than 10 digits)
After pressing ®S), hold down the second digit of
the memory address.
Display Own Telephone Number
You can see your system ID number and your own
phone number on the readout. Press #8) G# ).
Repertory Memory Scroll
This feature is useful in finding a certain phone
number by scrolling the repertory memory from
the designated memory address.
1. Press $5), then enter the memory address (01
through 99).
Note: Only memory address number is dis-
played, if no phone number is stored in
memory address.
2. Press (4) or w.
(4) : Seroll upward (with roll back to 01)
V) : Scroll downward (with roll up to 99)
Memory address and the last 10 digits of the
stored number will be displayed on the readout
as follows.
Example:
BIO -1 BAT]
ABCD | ys TE |
[112131415 [617181910]
Note: In this scroll feature, any vacant memory
address(es) will be skipped.
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Automatic Storing into a Vacant
Memory Address
This feature allows automatic storing into a va-
cant repertory memory address. This will avoid
the possible problem of writing over a previously
stored number.
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press 9 Asi,
3. Enter the memory address group number in
which you want to store a number.
Oe : From 01 to 10
a) : From 11 to 20
(Qa): From 21 to 30
8) : From 81 to 90
Gen) : From 91 to 99
a): From 01 to 99
4. Press #9.
The memory address and the last 10 digits of
the stored phone number will be displayed on
the readout as follows.
Example:
Note: If there is no vacant address in the assigned
area, the phone number will not be stored in
the memory. [Memory Full] will appear on the
readout.
Secret Memory
This feature allows you to store ID code, telephone
credit card numbers, etc. in secret memory loca-
tions. For security purposes, you must enter your
three-digit security code to display the secret
number. For practical use of the secret memory,
refer to “END-TO-END SIGNALING”.
e To Store the Secret Number
Press as, then enter secret number.
2. Press 9 85) &s), then enter the memory ad-
dress (01 through 99). will appear on
the readout.
jon
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Example: To store the secret number 9876 into
memory address 41 or automatically store
this number into a vacant memory ad-
dress of 40's.
1. Press 38),
2. Enter secret number;
LT TITT 19181716]
3. Press &9 BS) ASI, (secret memory store}
ee CE TTT I9ist7i6
4. Press 4) 3). (address number)
or venn
press 45) #. (to store vacant memory
dd f 40's)
address o S SEEEN
e To Confirm the Secret Number
Enter the three-digit security code.
2. Press “Si, then enter the memory address (01
through 99). The last 10 digits of the secret
number will be displayed on the readout.
—
Example: To confirm the secret number stored
into memory address 41.
1. Enter the three-digit security code;
1) 2) Bay,
[TEL TTT 111273}
_L TTT Bigr7i6!
2.
Press
Asi
Ge)
4>.
Note: If you recall the secret memory without the
three-digit security code, the secret number
is not displayed on the readout as shown
below: >
Press ASI 45) A).
iSlelcIrieltI]
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To Lock the Unit
Press §9, then key 4 (LOCK).
[LOCK] will appear on the readout. The unit will
remain locked until unlocked, even if the power is
turned off.
Automatic Lock
If you request the feature of Automatic Lock, so
that your unit will automatically go into the locked
condition when the power of the unit is turned
“off”. When *3 is turned “on”, the unlock code is
required to operate the unit.
1. Press 9 75 4e.
[Auto Lock] will appear on the readout.
The current mode will flash.
2. Press 1), and Automatic Lock is activated.
3. Press 3%), and Automatic Lock is deactivated.
To Unlock the Unit
Enter the three-digit unlock code. The LOCK indi-
cator will go out when the three-digit code is the
same as the code registered in the NAM.
Keypad Lock
This feature makes the keypad temporarily in-
active to prevent unintentional key operations
while carrying the phone with the power on.
1. Press W 2), and Keypad Lock mode is acti-
vated.
2. The [Ke will appear on the readout.
3. Press fò “2=), and Keypad Lock mode is deac-
tivated.
Note: The following functions are available when
this feature is on. ta
(1) To answer incoming call by SEND key.
(2) Emergency Call (Except for OneTouch
Emergency Call).
(3) Silent Mode (Alert Tone Selection OFF
Mode).
The following functions are not available
when this feature is on.
(1) Automatic Answering.
(2) Any Key Answering.
(3) OneTouch Emergency Call.
(4) To turn off the unit by “Yè key.
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Backlighting On/Off Control
LCD display and the keypad are backlit automati-
cally after the Power-On. If needed, backlighting
can be turned off by pressing #9 72 2).
[Backlight] will appear on the readout. The current
mode will flash. Press 9 2, and Backlight is acti-
vated. _
Press 3°), and Backlight is deactivated.
Even if the unit is in the backlighting “Off” mode,
the backlighting will be turned on again automati-
cally for 10 seconds when any key operation is
conducted or a call is received.
Volume Control
The audio level of the earpiece and the alert tone
can be adjusted by the Volume Control Key.
(a) : To increase the sound level.
W : To decrease the sound level.
+ Earpiece: a
Keep pressing A) or (W until you get the desired
sound level,
Sound level will be displayed on the readout
digitally during the level adjustment and the
sample tone will indicate the sound level when
you are not engaged in a telephone conversation.
The display format is as follows.
HI. |S! |Vio][]ume]
awona
LILI [lajoiriviT
> Function
=- Current Volume
= Key Operation
e Alert Tone:
Press fò, (4) or Y).
Then adjust the alert tone level in the same
manner as above. Your telephone will ring at the
new level. In this case, the display format is as
follows.
ALITI Violi lumel = Function
aa i oi Sd Current Volume
Li [akiojrivili -> Key Operation
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MEMORY NAME TAG
This feature permits you to tag an identifying
name (in up to 10 characters) to each phone number
in the memory address. The name will be dis-
played each time you recall a number from memory
address.
To Enter Names using Alpha (Letters)
1. Press #9 ti). will appear on the readout
to indicate the Alpha Mode is active.
2. Press digit keys repeatedly until the character
you need appears. The following table shows
which character is assigned with each digit key.
Key ASSIGNED ALPHA CHARACTERS
(Blank)
(ABC)
(DEF )
(GHI)
(JKL)
{MNO}
(PRS)
(TUV)
(WXY)
#FRKOWOMWNAOPWNE
+eKoHADVEUAAU PY
“~*GOZADTA Dw: KE SWODRH AO I N@OAAWUL WNP
ge
When the letter or number you want is shown
on the display, press YÉ to locate the second
letter or number.
4. Go back to step 2, and repeat the same proce-
dures until the complete character name is
displayed. g
5. When an entry error is made, press ©) mo-
mentarily to erase the last character. If you
press 8) more than a second, all characters on
the readout will be erased. __
6. To exit Alpha Mode, press fug MD,
Notes: 1. If the next letter or number is assigned
on the other key (not same key), you can
display the next letter or number with-
out pressing 4).
2. You must enter the phone number first,
then apply the name. Entering a number
after applying the name will erase its
name.
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To Store Name with Phone Number
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press f f) to set Alpha Mode.
3. Enter the name you need. (Refer to “To Enter
Names using Alpha”.)
4. Press #9 RST) then enter the memory address
(01 through 99), to store the number with the
name into memory.
Note: If you enter the phone number after
entering the name, the name will be
erased.
Example: To store the phone number 1234567890
with the name JACK into memory ad-
dress 01.
1. Enter the phone number;
2. Set Alpha Mode; fè Yi)
3. Enter the Name; Dei eee gon fi
6) OBS B®
. (J) (A) (C) (K)
4.
Store
the
Number;
fò
#5)
G=)
4D
To Recall from Memory with Name
Recalling from the repertory memory with name is
identical to standard repertory recall. When the
number is recalled, the display will show the Al-
pha Name Tag as well as the stored phone number.
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ALPHA SEARCH
This feature permits you to find a phone number
stored in the memory by the first character of the
Alpha Name Tag. This search can retrieve all
entries beginning with the assigned initial charac-
ter.
1. Press fè ® to set the Alpha Mode.
2. Enter the initial character, by which you need
to: search the phone number.
3. Press #8) 4). The display will show the first
entry whose Name Tag begins with the as-
signed initial character, and which is stored in
the lowest memory address. Display shows
Name Tag, Memory Address and Phone
Number.
4, Press (a) or W.
dè) : : Scroll memory address upward.
W: Scroll memory address downward.
Example:
Operation Display
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JACKE ELE EL]
1121314 51617181810)
B Lal Gh -F- {818}.
BREME L Ii
t10/918/716151413]2!
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PLACING TELEPHONE
CALLS
To Place a Call
1. Enter the phone number. The last 20 digits of
the dialed number are displayed on the readout.
Note: After 60sec., display will return to the
10-digit display mode.
2. Ifa dialing error is made, press “8, then enter
the phone number again. Pressing 4) momen-
tarily (less than approx. 0.5 sec.) clears only
the last digit.
3. Press SÒ. The [NUSE] indicator will light.
When the called party answers, proceed with
your conversation.
If the Call Fails to Go Through
1. If you hear the “reorder” signal, press ` CEND),
then if there were no dialing errors, press SEND
for redial. (Redialing with digit keys is not
necessary.)
2. If the “intercept” signal is heard, press END),
then redial the correct number.
Automatic Redial (NAM Option)
If the feature of Automatic Redial is selected, your
unit will automatically make seven attempts to
reach the cell site when the first try is not success-
ful. The [INUSE] indicator will stay on, but the
speaker will be muted for thirty seconds. This is
done so that you do not hear the reorder signals
out of the speaker. If you need to terminate the
automatic redial, press END),
Terminating a Call
Press Ewo) and the [NUSE] indicator will go out.
To Receive Calls
When the telephone receives an incoming call,
press SEND) to answer the call. The [IN USE] indica-
tor will hght.
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Any Digit Key Answering
This feature permits you to answer an incoming
call by pressing any of the digit keys on the key
pad.
Alert Tone Selection
This feature permits you to select a most suitable
alert tone among four options.
1. Press f9 75 +) to enter into Alert Tone
Selection Mode.
The current Alert Tone Pattern will appear.
2. Press ‘# or #3 to scroll four options of Alert
Tones, and press ®s) to determine the Tone.
3. Select “OFF” to Mute Alert Tone, and the unit
enters into Silent Alert. If Silent Alert is acti-
vated when the unit is powered up, S:ALTI will
appear on the readout for 10 seconds.
Silent Alert
will flash on the display and the Incoming Call
Indicator (LED) will flash without an obtrusive
audible ring signal.
Single “beep” at the beginning of call will allow the
user to know a phone call is being received.
Automatic Answering
With this feature, the incoming call will be auto-
matically connected for operation after two alert
tones, and the indicator will light on the
readout.
Then the unit is ready for conversation.
1. Press #9 75 1).
The will appear on the readout.
The current mode will flash.
2. Press 1 2, and Automatic Answering is acti-
vated.
If the Automatic Answering is activated when
the readout for 10 seconds.
3. Press 3"), and Automatic Answering is deacti-
vated.
4. This feature will not function if the unit is in
the Lock, Keypad Lock and Silent Alert.
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7 —u m}
Anti-fraud Security Feature
Your new Audiovox Cellular telephone has been
engineered with the latest technology to help pro-
tect from the fraudulent use of your cellular tel-
ephone number.
Cellular fraud most often occurs by cellular thieves
using electronic devices that can read your unique
cellular phone number and your phone's electronic
serial number (E.S.N.). This information can then
be programmed into another phone for fraudulent
use.
Certain cellular systems provide for an ANTI-
FRAUD security feature to help protect the unau-
thorized use of your cellular telephone number.
This feature utilizes a special personal identifica-
tion number (PIN).
Should your cellular carrier offer this enhanced
service, your new phone may be programmed with
a PIN chosen by you. For your protection, you
cannot make any outgoing calls until you have
established your PIN. To establish your PIN, please
contact your cellular service provider for specific
instructions.
To place a call using the PIN security feature
i. Enter the number you are calling by either
dialing the number or recalling the number
from a specific memory location.
2. Press the GND key as your call is being
processed the word [SEND PIN] will appear in
the display.
3. Press the GND key again, your call will then
be placed.
To turn the ANTI-FRAUD feature On/Off.
1. Press 9 ON 2»,
The will appear on the readout.
The current mode will flash.
2. Press 4 ), and PIN mode is activated.
3. Press 3°), and PIN mode is deactivated.
To change the PIN.
1. Press f6 G Qe),
The will appear on the readout.
2. Press OQ, and PIN number is changed.
3. Enter the three-digit security code. Old
number will appear on the readout.
4. Enter the new PIN number.
5. Press RST)
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To place a call with PIN entry feature in Voice
Mail Dialing.
1. Press the {$ key for more than 0.5 seconds.
The last 10 ) digits of the number in memory
address 91 will appear in the display. As
your call is being processed, ISEND PIN] will
appear in the display.
2. Press the & key again, your call will then be
sent digitally to the cell site. After you hear
the signal from the Operating Office, press
MO “Voice Mail Access” key again. The second
number in memory address 92 is sent with
DTMF tones. You will monitor the tones
through the loudspeaker. The third through
fifth number in memory address 93 though
95 can be accessed sequentially in the same
manner as above.
To
Place
a
Call
with
a
Number
in
the
Memory
1. Press €s), then enter the memory address (01
through 99). The last 10 digits of the number
will appear on the readout. If the number is
longer than 10 digits, hold down the second
digit of the memory address (after pressing SÙ)
to see the prefix.
Note: See “To Recall a Number from Memory”
and “To Review the Prefix” for more details.
2. Press GEND, The indicator will light as
the call is placed.
Speed Dialing
This feature permits you to place a call from the
stored memory locations without using the recall
@s} key. Speed dialing is a quick method of placing
calls from memory.
1. Enter the one or two digits of memory address
(1 through 9 and 10 through 99).
2. Press ND. The last 10 digits of the phone
number will appear on the readout, and the
indicator will light.
Last Three Number Redial
This feature permits you to redial any of the last
three phone numbers you attempted to call.
Numbers will be stored in memory only if GND key
is pressed.
Note: If same telephone number is attempted more
than once phone will only utilize one memory
location.
1. Press #8) & > G). The last phone number is
displayed on the readout.
Example:
BIEU- EH
Seeba
o on the a
(4) : Scroll upward (with roll back to #1)
Vi: enan downward (with roll up to #3)
Note: To ae the stored number, press E, then
SEND three times. :
Programmable Emergency Call
(NAM Option)
This feature permits you to place a call to 3
emergency numbers (maximum of 7 digits) even if
your telephone has been set to the locked, keypad
locked or restricted modes.
The three emergency numbers must be pre-pro-
grammed in the NAM.
Note: 911 is preset emergency number. (you may
change this number if you wish.)
Operation in Lock Mode or Keypad Lock Mode
1. Enter the emergency call number (911);
SID
(“91 a ae not indicate, but the LOCK) or
will res on the readout.)
Be es, the [MUSE] indicator will light.
3. To terminate the jail: press (END). (The AN USE!
indicator will go out.)
e
Operation in Call Restriction Mode
The operation and display are the same as in the
normal mode.
One Touch Emergency Call
This feature permits you to place a call to an
emergency number by a single key stroke, even
when the unit is in lock mode. You can deactivate
this feature to prevent unintentional call by mis-
take.
1. Press key D for more than 2 seconds. The
first emergency number that is pre-programmed
in the NAM will be displayed, and
indicator will light as a call is placed. The
factory pre-set number is 911.
2. Press Se Go ae)
The will appear on the
hae le

3. Enter the three-digit security code.
The current mode will flash.
4. Press Q), and One Touch Emergency Call is
activated.
5. Press 39, and One Touch Emergency Call is
deactivated.
6. This feature will not function if the unit is in
the Keypad Lock.
To Mute a Phone Conversation
1. Press fò 39, will appear on the
readout. The transmit audio will be muted and
the receive audio will be heard from the re-
ceiver. The mute (or hold) feature will permit
you to converse privately with a passenger
during a call.
2. To return to normal conversation:
Press fè 3° again.
3. Mute is reset when the call is terminated.
VOICE MAIL DIALING
This feature permits you to access, through tel-
ephone lines, a computer system and send DTMF
number codes in sequence. Up to five numbers can
be stored and are sequentially accessed with one
touch of the “Voice Mail Access” key. The first
number is sent in digital form to the cell site, then
up to four other numbers are sent with DTMF
signaling.
To Store Numbers
Store the numbers to be linked into the special
memory address 91 through 95. Each number
should be within 32 digits.
To Place a Call
Press %) “Voice Mail Access” key for approx. 0.5sec.
The first number in memory address 91 will ap-
pear on the readout and will be sent digitally to
the cell site. After you hear the signal from the
Operating Office, press %) “Voice Mail Access” key
again. The second number is memory address 92
will appear on the readout and is sent with DTMF
tones. You will monitor the tones through the
loudspeaker. The third through fifth number in
memory address 93 through 95 can be accessed
sequentially in the same manner as above.
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CALL RESTRICTION
(NAM OPTION)
This feature permits you to impose various kinds
of restrictions on Outgoing Calls.
To Set Call Restricted Mode
1. Press fè Qe) 42).
The will appear on the readout.
2. Enter the three-digit security code.
The current mode will flash.
You can change the current mode by pressing
BÒ or &).
4) : Scroll upward.
& D : Scroll downward.
11 digits : Only phone numbers having 11 dig-
its or less are accepted. Operator
assisted dialing is prohibited.
7 digits : Only phone numbers having 7 dig-
its or less are accepted. Operator
assisted dialing is prohibited.
Operator : Operator assisted dialing (0 Origi-
nation) is prohibited.
Recall 1-9: No phone calls can be placed ex-
cept for repertory dialing from
memory address 01 to 09. How-
ever, programmable emergency call
will be available.
OFF : No restriction.
3. Press 580.
Note: (1) When in the “Recall 1-9” mode, number
storage into the memory will not be
permitted.
(2) In the restriction mode, a short beep
tone will be heard to inform you of the
improper operation, and the word
will be shown on the readout.
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END-TO-END SIGNALING
This feature permits you to utilize additional phone
services, such as accessing an alternate long dis-
tance network, signaling pager, or banking by
phone etc.
For these services the signaling should be in DTMF
(Touch Tone™). The following two features will
make it easier to send in DTMF codes.
Note: When you use this feature with a secret
number, the number must be previously
stored in a memory address. (Refer to “To
Store the Secret Number”.)
Touch Tone™ from Memory
DTMF signaling by repertory dialing is available
while engaged in a telephone conversation.
1. Press €s) AS), then enter the repertory memory
address (01 through 99).
The last 10 digits of the number will appear on
the readout.
Note: However, if the memory address entered
has been set as a secret memory,
(Secret] will be displayed on the readout
instead of the number.
2. Press SEND, Then DTMF signaling will be placed
and the DTMF tone can be monitored through
the speaker.
Note: Continuous DTMF from keypad can be manu-
ally dialed as well to access answering ma-
chines when engaged in a telephone call.
Link Dialing
This feature permits you to link a series of num-
bers to be sent in DTMF Signaling. The linked
numbers can be programmed in Repertory Memory.
The first set of numbers will be sent in Digital
Signaling to the cell site, and the rest of the
numbers will be sent in DTMF oe individu-
Notes:(1) The maximum length of each linked
number is 32 digits including Linking
Mark “=”,
(2) Total length of the whole linked num-
bers should be up to 80 digits.
(3) The linked numbers of more than 32
digits can be stored only in the Reper-
tory Memory 96 through 99.
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Example: To access the alternate long distance
service using a secret number, you should
call your long distance service office first,
and enter your ID number, then the
phone number to be placed.
e To Link Number/To Store Linked Num-
bers in Memory
1. Recall the phone number of the long distance
service office.
Press fS), then enter the memory address (01
through 99).
2. Press 9 *).
Linking Mark “=” will be added at the end of
the number.
1 Iziaisisi4ai715]7=]
3. Enter the ID Number.
Press 1) 2) 3,
4. Press f6 4).
5. Enter the phone number.
Press 1) 29 82 45 Ey: e Fwi! z = Ory,
6.
Press
fò
Bs)
4)
6»),
¢ To Place Linked Stet:
1. Press 885 4): 5x),
2. Press Se. The INUSE] indicator will light as
the call is placed. Ist. Number will appear on
the readout.
3. After you received an answer from the long
distance service office, press SEND again. The
DTMF signal will be placed and the DTMF
tone of your ID number can be monitored
through the speaker.
2nd. Number will appear on the readout.
CEELI HRB
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4. If your ID number is accepted, the long dis-
tance service office will answer again, so press
SEND),
Then the long distance call will be placed and
the DTMF tone can be monitored through the
speaker.
3rd. Number will appear on the readout.
tizISI4I5i6i718]9]0]
Note: The number linked can also be stored in
secret memory as stated in the “Secret
Memory”.
1. When a set of linked numbers which
includes a secret number has been stored
in memory address 01 through 99, enter
the three-digit security code, press fst,
memory address (01 through 99), and
then END to place the call. The first
linked number will be called as shown in
step 2 above.
If the secret number is not included in
the linked number, you need not enter
the three-digit security code in the above
operation.
2. To complete the call, continue opera-
tions as shown in the steps 3 and 4.
SCRATCH-PAD DIALING
This feature permits you to enter a number to be
redialed (or store a number in memory) while
engaged in a conversation.
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SCRATCH-PAD DIALING
WITHOUT KEYING
TONES
This feature permits you to activate scratch-pad
memory without annoying key tones over the cir-
cuit. eet
1. Press fè 42). Fone will appear on the readout.
The Microphone circuit will remain active, but
the tones will not be heard.
2. Enter the phone number. _
If necessary, press f9 ®S), then enter the
memory address. se
3. To active the tones, press fò 4=) again.
CALL TIME DISPLAY -
This feature automatically records the elapsed time
per conversation. The talk time of the last call,
cumulative outgoing call time and cumulative talk
time can be displayed on the readout. The timers
can also be cleared if necessary.
With beep tones you can be notified of the approxi-
mate talk time (NAM Option) in approximately 60
seconds increments.
To Display the Talk Time of the Last Call
1. Press fè 6) $1).
The talk time of the last call will be displayed
on the readout for 10 seconds.
While in a conversation, the talk time of a call
in progress will be displayed, and updated each
second. The display format is as follows.
O4m25 ... 1 min. and 25 sec.
To Display the Outgoing Call Timer
Only
1. Press fò 65 25.
The outgoing call time will be displayed on the
readout for 10 seconds.
A2m! — ...12 min.
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To Display the Cumulative Talk Time
1. Press fè 69) G»),
The cumulative talk time will be displayed on
the readout in minute format for 10 seconds.
fam ...18 min.
To Clear the Timer
1. Press fò 6» 49), then enter the three-digit
security code.
The timers will be cleared, and the count for
the cumulative talk time and the cumulative
outgoing call time will start from zero.
will be displayed on the readout
for 10 seconds.
One Minute Beep (NAM Option)
During conversation, you can be notified of the
approximate talk time by tones for the first five
minutes. (a short monotone signal will sound every
minute and a double beep tone will be heard after
approximately 5 minutes.)
SID MANAGEMENT
(NAM OPTION)
This feature enables you (by NAM option) to take
advantage of a family of SID groups. This is a
group of cellular systems in cities that your carrier
owns or has special billing arrangements with.
Your close family SID's (like brothers and sisters)
will be billed at the same rate as your home billing
and will be indicated as “Home” (i.e. both NO‘SVG:
family SID's (like cousins) will be billed at a
preferred rate. Your phone will display solid ROAM:
when using these groups of systems in their cities.
When flashing ROAM| is displayed, you are using a
SID system that is not included in the NAM
assigned groups.
If your display indicates flashing NO-SVC), you will
need to change your A/B switch selection or, please
refer to Multiple City Registration to change phone
registration to enable you to make a call.
If in question as to what SID (system identifica-
tion) you are using, push fò 6) @ to display the
current SID.
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A/B SYSTEM SELECTION
This feature permits you to select the system you
need to use. The system that you are registered
with is the preferred system, and your home sys-
tem.
When you turn the unit on, the unit remembers
the last position of the A/B system selected, and
will start to scan the radio frequency channels of
that selection.
1. Press m 6~) 4),
The will appear on the readout.
The current mode will appear.
2. You can change the current mode by pressing
FI or FI.
#) : Scroll upward
*& : Scroll downward
e Standard Mode
The unit will scan the preferred system chan-
nels. If unable to find an acceptable pre-
ferred channel, the unit switches to scan the
non-preferred channels.
e Home Only Mode
You can place or receive calls only within
your home area.
e Preferred System Only Mode
The unit will scan the preferred system only
and prevents switching over to the non-
preferred system.
¢ Non-preferred System Only Mode
The unit will scan the non-preferred system
only.
3. Press f5).
The will appear on the readout.
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MULTIPLE CITY
REGISTRATION
Some cellular users find it beneficial to register
their phone in multiple cities, rather than rely on
“roam”. The multiple city registration feature per-
mits you to reprogram from the telephone unit, the
different phone numbers for the cities in which
you are registered. Each programmed phone
number will be designated as your home system.
Press &9 85 3, and enter the new system ID
number (5 digits) followed by the corresponding
phone number (10 digits). Please include your area
code. You must register your unit with the carrier
in order to get both the system ID number and
your phone number.
Press 8). Your new phone number will be dis-
played on the readout.
Note: (1) System ID number and phone number
can not be programmed during a call.
(2) Calls are placed or received using only
the programmed phone number, in use
at the time of call.
LAST RESCAN SID
INDICATOR
This feature permits you to recall the last system
identification accessed by your phone.
Press fò By Qs),
The last rescan SID is displayed on the readout for
10sec. The display format is as follows:
BCERBSAANan
Rielsicjalni -SHIDO
Edd Ts 101004210)
If the NOSVC indicator is on, the display will
show
as
follows:
FIZI
L
REEe
iRleisicjaini:1S][T.D]
KL
IIIRISISE
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RADIO FREQUENCY (RF)
CHANNEL INDICATOR
If necessary, you can see the RF channel status in
which your unit is operating.
1. Press f9 w) Ga).
The RF channel number, RSSI, SAT color code,
and transmitting power level will be displayed
on the readout. The display format is as fol-
lows:
FIE | TET
RF || CT 2[31
Riti8IZ[ So] Pa]
C123.... RF channel number
RI187.... RSSI value
SO.... SAT color code
P2... Transmitting power level
2. The display will remain on the readout until
you manually reset it by pressing key C4).
AUTOMATIC CALLS IN
ABSENCE INDICATOR
This feature indicates the number of unanswered
incoming calls. If incoming calls are unanswered,
the Incoming Call Indicator lights intermittently
and the unit will indicate the following.
Called XX]
XX is the number of calls (01 to 99) missed.
Depressing any key (other than the Power Key)
will clear the number of calls indicated in Display
and the Incoming Call Indicator will no longer
light intermittently. However, the number of calls
will remain if the unit is turned off.
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FUNCTION MENU
This feature permits you the following functions.
1. To review the key operation.
2. Set or change the function status. foe Sui
`
Witch
3. To confirm the current function status (The STD C#,4]
current mode will flash).
A/B System selection Alert Yolume Control
F sorF
ALT Volume
1:YES S:NO
Press f9 for about one second.
Scroll the menu up or down, using the (4) or V)
key respectively.
The display information will appear as follows.
Example: |F71i
AutoAnsuer
1:0N 3:2
Function
Menu
[aort]
KeypadLock
F2
KeyrpadLock
1:YES 3:N0
F3
Mut e
1:0N 3:05
DTME Tone Mute
F4
Tone
1:0 3:0FF
Last Call Timer
Fol
Call Time
aim25
Outgoing Call Timer
Fé2
Dutgo Time
12m
Total Timer
F63
Total Time
18m
Timer Clear (1)
Fé4
TimerClear
CCODE ___1]
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Key Sequence
Function
Current Status/Setting
Automatic Answering
Fri
Autofinsyer
1:0N 3: Nia
Alert Tone Selection
F72
ALT Tone
PATI C#.x]
Backlighting Controi
F73
Backlight
1:0H 53:05
Automatic Lock
Fr4
Auto Lock
1:0N 3:03
Call in Absence
Indication’!
Frs Cail
Absence
1:08 3:05
Automatic Data
ane
Transmission'?"
Fre Auto
Data Trans
1:0N 3:06
Last Rescan
SID Indication
Fe2
Rescan SID
84a26
Multiple City
Registration
F83
Multi Cits
CSIDH+Tel J
RF Channel Indication
F84
RF C123
R187 Sa P2
Serial Data Mode
F85
S-DataMode
1EYES SJ3:HO
One Touch
Fmergency Call (1)
F91 ltouch
Emergency
CCODE ___]
Antifraud security
Fa2 PIH
A: CHANGE
1:0N 3:03
Function All Reset
F93 Fhnc
All Reset
i:YES 3:N0
Call Restriction Mode (1)
F34
Restrict
CCODE ___J
Data Transmission”!
F SEND
Data Trans
1:0N 3: Tia
Alpha Mode
F ALPH
Alphas Node
1:YES ZINO
Present
SIDH+Phone Number
R #
SIGH; TelNo
1:VES 3:HNO
Secret Memory (3)
F ST ST XY
Store
Secret Nem
Install Link Mark
fou
Install
LIWK Mark
Note: (1) ___ = Three-digit Security Code
(2) These features are available only when
the unit is connected with a Car Kit
(option).
(3) XY = Repertory Memory Address.
(01 through 99)