Iridium 9505A User manual

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Contents
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Guide Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Attaching the Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
What Is a SIM Card? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Installing/Removing the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . .28
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Checking Battery Charge Level. . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Using Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Startup Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Placing a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Receiving a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Additional Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Using In-Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Using the Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Using the Quick Access Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Managing the Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Phone Book Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Organizing Your Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Storing Names and Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Entering Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Using Pauses in Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Using Phone Number Prefixes . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Locating Entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Calling, Modifying, or Erasing an Entry . . . . . . .72
Checking Phone Book Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . .73
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Preventing Access to the Phone Book . . . . . . . 74
Restricting Phone Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Viewing the Last Ten Calls Made or Received . 80
Viewing and Modifying Your Phone Numbers. . 81
Using One-Touch Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Viewing Service Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Using Calling Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Call Related Features Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Forwarding Calls When Unavailable. . . . . . . . . 89
Forwarding All Your Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Using Detailed Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Canceling All Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Restricting Calls with Call Barring . . . . . . . . . . 95
Viewing the Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Viewing Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Deactivating Pending Call Drop Signal . . . . . . 102
Using Message Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Messages Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Checking Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Managing Your Received Messages . . . . . . . 106
Accessing Received Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Managing Outgoing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Managing Other Message Settings . . . . . . . . 122
Customizing Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Phone Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Managing Phone Ringer Settings . . . . . . . . . . 129
Locking and Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . 131
Protecting the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Managing Other Security Settings . . . . . . . . . 135
Activating Extended Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Managing Time and Date Settings . . . . . . . . . 138
Selecting the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Turning Lights On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Setting Keypad Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Managing Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Accessing the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Network Selection Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
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Registering With the Satellite Network . . . . . .149
Timing Your Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Call Meters Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Showing Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Setting Audible Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Showing the In-Call Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Showing the Lifetime Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Customizing the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Personalizing the Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . .160
Personalizing the Quick Access Menu . . . . . .162
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Patent Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
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Safety Information 7
Safety Information
Important: Read this information before using your satellite phone.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals
Your satellite telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver.
When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF)
signals.
International agencies have set standards and recommendations for the
protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy.
•International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP)1996
•Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE) DIN-0848
•United States Federal Commission, Radio Frequency Exposure
Guidelines (1996)
•National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom, GS
11,1988
•American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95. 1-1992
•National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
(NCRP). Report 86
•Department of Health and Welfare Canada. Safety Code 6
These standards are based on extensive scientific review. For example,
over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities,
government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of
research to develop the updated ANSI standard.
The design of your phone complies with these standards when used as
described under “Phone Operation” on page 9.
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8Safety Information
Specific Absorption Rate Data
This model phone meets international standards for exposure to
radio waves.
Your satellite phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
energy. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and
established permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The
guidelines are based on standards that we developed by independent
scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of
scientific studies. The guidelines include a substantial safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Under the
guidelines for this model, the SAR limit is 2.0 W/kg. *Tests for SAR were
conducted in accordance with CENELEC and FCC testing procedures
using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its
highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the
SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of
the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it is tested to
confirm compliance with the guidelines. The tests are performed in
positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) that
conform to a uniform testing methodology determined by an expert
standards body. The highest SAR level recorded from this product was
0.357 mW/g for a 1g cube which was below the uncontrolled (i.e. general
population) limit. While there may be differences between the SAR levels
of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the
governmental requirements for safe exposure. Please note that
modifications to this product model could cause differences in the SAR
value for later products; in all cases, products are designed to be within
the guidelines.
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the
phone and may violate local agency regulations. When using remote
mount antenna, mount antenna at least 20 cm away from the user.
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Safety Information 9
Phone Operation
Normal Operation: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone.
Rotate the antenna to either the left or right detent, and make sure the
antenna is fully extended. The antenna should be vertical to the ground
and have a clear unobstructed view of the sky.
Tips on Efficient Operation: For your phone to operate most efficiently:
•Rotate and extend your antenna fully.
•Make sure the antenna has a clear unobstructed view of the sky.
•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.
•Do not wear the phone on your body while making calls with the
headset accessory. Wearing the phone on the body can interfere
with proper phone operation, since the antenna requires a clear
unobstructed view of the sky to access the Iridium®satellite
network.
Batteries
Caution: All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a
conductive material, such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains, touches
exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and
become quite hot. To protect against such unwanted current drain,
exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing
it inside your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to instructions.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the
areas where you drive. Always obey them. Observe the following
guidelines when using your phone while driving.
•Give full attention to driving—driving safely is your first
responsibility.
•Use hands-free phone operation, if available.
•Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require.
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10 Safety Information
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals.
However, certain equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals
from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers 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.
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 you have any reason to
suspect that interference is taking place
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In
the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer
of your device to determine if it is 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.
Vehicles
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.
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Safety Information 11
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
Aircraft
Airline regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Check and
comply with the policy of your airline regarding the use of your phone
while the aircraft is on the ground.
Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.
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 and do not remove your battery when you are in
any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs and
instructions. Sparks from your battery in such areas 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, but are not limited to: fueling areas such as
gasoline stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities; areas where fuel odors are present (for example, if a
gas/propane leak occurs in a car or home); areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any
other area where you normally would be advised to turn off your vehicle
engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. Do NOT place objects, including both
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.
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12 Safety Information
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Overview
This chapter provides an overview of this user’s guide, your new satellite
phone, and available accessories.
Export Compliance Information
This product is controlled by the export laws and regulations of the
United States of America. The U.S. Government may restrict the export
or re-export of this product to certain individuals and/or destinations. for
further information, contact the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau
of Industry and Security or visit www.bis.doc.gov.
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14 Overview
Guide Overview
Key Presses
Key presses are represented in this guide using
symbols. A sequence of key presses may be shown
as follows:
MOC
This means you should press Mfollowed by O
and then C, in sequence, not simultaneously.
Prompts and Messages
Your phone responds to key presses by displaying
either a prompt that guides you to the next action or
a message confirming that your action is complete.
Prompts and messages are represented in this
guide in LCD style, for example: Enter PIN or
Completed.
Tips
In the margins of this guide are useful hints and
ways to improve your phone’s performance.
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Phone Overview
Display Status
Indicators
Earpiece
Real-Time
Clock
Battery
Charge
Indicator
Display
Battery and
SIM
Compartment
Quick Access
Key
Microphone
Satellite
Antenna
Headset Jack
Antenna
Lock Release
Button
Status
Indicator
Note: Phone shown with antenna in stowed position.
Signal
Strength
Indicator
Volume
Control
Keys
Message
Key
Alphanumeric
Keypad
Data
Connector
Power
Connector
Scroll Bar
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16 Overview
Special Keys
Volume Control Keys
The volume control keys are located on the left side
of the phone. They adjust earpiece and ringer
volume. See “Adjust Earpiece Volume” on page 48
and “Adjust Ringer Volume” on page 49 for more
information.
Satellite Antenna
You must rotate and fully extend the satellite
antenna to answer calls, make calls, and access
satellite services.* See “Holding the Phone” on
page 40 for more information.
Key Function
STurns the phone’s power on and off
OSelects menu settings or options, or initiates
and answers calls
?
Takes you directly to the Messages menu,
where you can call your voicemail number or
read messages you have received
IStores numbers in the phone book
QRecalls numbers from the phone book
EEnters the Quick Access menu
MEnters the Options menu and scrolls forward
through menu features
CClears characters from the screen or exits the
Options menu
<
Scrolls backward or forward through menu
features
* Satellite products require a clear line of sight to satellite.
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Satellite Antenna Lock Release
Button
This button releases the satellite antenna so you
can attach the auxiliary antenna.
Display
Your phone’s Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) displays
as many as four rows of 16 characters.
The LCD on your phone may respond slowly to key
presses in extremely cold temperatures. This is
normal and does not affect the phone operation in
any way.
Headset Jack
The headset jack located on the right side of the
phone provides a connection for an optional
headset.
Power Connector
This connector, located at the bottom left of the
phone, provides the connection for an external
power supply.
Data Connector
This connector, located on the bottom of the phone,
provides the connection for a data cable.
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18 Overview
Indicators
Status Indicator
The status indicator is located at the top of your
phone. This LED indicator provides information on
your phone’s current state of service.
If the LED is... Then...
Alternating
red and green A call is incoming.
Flashing green
You are receiving a signal from the
Iridium satellite network. You can
make and receive calls.
Flashing yellow
You are temporarily unable to make
or receive calls. Try again in a few
minutes.
Flashing yellow
and red
Your SIM card may be inserted
incorrectly, may not be inserted, or
you may be in a restricted area.
Flashing red Service is not available.
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Display Status Indicators and Icons
Indicator Description
rx
Signal Strength Indicator
indicates the strength of the signal
from the network. The signal
strength indicator appears
continuously in the top left hand
corner of the display. The more
segments displayed in the bar
graph, the stronger the signal. Five
bars indicate full signal strength.
No bars indicate a weak signal.
q
Battery Charge Indicator
indicates the strength of the battery
charge. The more segments
displayed, the greater the battery
charge.
You can also check the strength of
the charge at any time through the
menu. See “Viewing the Battery
Meter” on page 100 for more
information.
12:00
Real Time Clock Indicator
displays the time in either 12-hour
or 24-hour format. See “Change
the Time Displayed” on page 139
for more information.
o
Message Indicator appears when
you receive a new message. It
flashes when the SIM card is full.
See “Getting to Received
Messages...” on page 109 for
additional information.
+Satellite Mode Indicator appears
when your phone is in satellite
mode.
n
Home System Indicator appears
when the phone has successfully
registered with the Iridium satellite
system.
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20 Overview
m
No Service Indicator appears
when your phone is not capable of
placing or receiving calls.
kIn Use Indicator appears when a
call is in progress.
s
Scroll Bar appears on the right of
the display when you are in a
menu. The button on the scroll bar
indicates where you are in the list.
zCheck Mark indicates a menu item
is currently selected.
w
Hourglass Icon appears in the
display when your phone has to
request settings from the network.
B...P
Quick Access Menu Icons allow
you to easily identify Quick Access
features as you scroll through the
Quick Access menu.
Indicator Description
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Accessories
Product appearance and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
Batteries
Lithium Ion Battery
* All talk and standby times are approximate and
depend on network configuration, signal strength,
and the features selected.
If replacing the battery, the phone should be
switched off before removing the battery.
If you want to store the battery for a long period
store it in the fully charged state. Batteries that
have been stored in a discharged state for longer
than 6 months may not be rechargable.
•Provides up to 3.6 hours of
talk time or 30 hours of
standby time*
•Weighs 2.2 ounces/63 grams
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22 Overview
AC Travel Charger and International
Plug Kit
The AC travel
charger and
international plug kit
provides rapid charge
for optimal
performance and can
be used to power the
phone except when
the battery is fully
depleted. The battery
must be installed
when using charger to power phone.
•Includes five international plug adapters for
use in Europe, United States of America and
Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and India.
•Allows you to use the 9505A portable phone
while recharging the battery *
* The battery should not be allowed to fully
discharge.
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