Iridium 9555 User manual

User Manual
User Manual
Iridium 9555
Satellite Phone
Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone
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9555 Satellite Phone
User’s Manual
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Contents
1: Introduction...........................................................................................1
2: Important Safety Information ..............................................................3
Safety and Warning Icons...........................................................................................3
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals....................................................................4
Specic Absorption Rate Data..................................................................................4
Batteries ............................................................................................................................5
Battery Charging.......................................................................................................6
Battery Disposal ........................................................................................................7
Emergency Calling........................................................................................................7
Antenna Care ..................................................................................................................8
Driving and Operation of Other Motor Vehicles ................................................8
Posted Facilities.........................................................................................................8
Blasting Areas .................................................................................................................9
Potential Explosive Atmospheres............................................................................9
Electronic Devices .........................................................................................................9
Product Operation....................................................................................................9
Radio Interference................................................................................................. 10
Implantable Medical Devices ............................................................................ 10
Persons with pacemakers:.................................................................................. 10
Hearing Aids ............................................................................................................ 11
Other Medical Devices......................................................................................... 11
Aircraft .......................................................................................................................... 11
Vehicles .......................................................................................................................... 11
Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag.................................................................. 11
Adult Use Only............................................................................................................. 12
Glass Parts ..................................................................................................................... 12
Extended Exposure to Loud Noise ....................................................................... 12
Seizures and Blackouts............................................................................................. 12
Repetitive Motion....................................................................................................... 12
3: 9555 Satellite Phone Overview ..........................................................13
Guide Overview .......................................................................................................... 13
Phone Overview ......................................................................................................... 14
Front View................................................................................................................. 14
Side View................................................................................................................... 15
Back View.................................................................................................................. 16
Accessories....................................................................................................................17
AC Travel Charger and International Plug Kit .............................................. 17

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Headset ..................................................................................................................... 18
Auto Accessory Adaptor...................................................................................... 18
To install the Antenna Adaptor......................................................................... 19
Auxiliary Antenna Adaptor................................................................................. 19
Indicators....................................................................................................................... 20
Status Indicator LED.............................................................................................. 20
Display Status Indicators & Icons ..................................................................... 20
Main Screen Components....................................................................................... 21
Menu Components.................................................................................................... 21
4: Getting Started....................................................................................23
Using the SIM Card..................................................................................................... 23
SIM Card Care.......................................................................................................... 23
Insert the SIM Card................................................................................................ 24
Remove the SIM Card........................................................................................... 24
Battery Pack Information......................................................................................... 25
Battery Charging.................................................................................................... 26
Battery Disposal ..................................................................................................... 26
Remove and Install the Battery Pack................................................................... 27
To Remove the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 27
To Install the Battery Pack................................................................................... 28
Charging the Battery................................................................................................. 29
Charge the Battery Pack...................................................................................... 29
Checking Battery Charge Level ............................................................................. 29
Low Battery Warning............................................................................................ 29
Start-up Procedure..................................................................................................... 30
Power on Message ..................................................................................................... 30
Phone Operation ........................................................................................................ 31
Normal Operation.................................................................................................. 31
Tips on Ecient Operation................................................................................. 31
Placing a Call ................................................................................................................ 32
Before you place a call: ........................................................................................ 32
Dial the Number..................................................................................................... 32
End a Call .................................................................................................................. 35
Re-dial Last Number Called ............................................................................... 35
Receiving a Call ........................................................................................................... 35
Before you receive a call:..................................................................................... 35
Receiving a call with the Antenna Extended............................................... 36
Answering the call with the Antenna Extended......................................... 37
Receiving a Call with the Antenna Stowed .................................................. 38
Muting a Call ................................................................................................................ 40
Speaker Phone............................................................................................................. 40

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Speaker Volume .......................................................................................................... 40
Ringer Volume ............................................................................................................. 41
Unanswered Calls....................................................................................................... 42
Messages from Missed Calls .............................................................................. 42
Locking and Unlocking the Keypad..................................................................... 43
Unlocking the Keypad ......................................................................................... 44
5: Using Menus and Keys.........................................................................45
Using the Keys ............................................................................................................. 45
The Soft Keys........................................................................................................... 45
The 2-way Navi-key............................................................................................... 45
The Keypad .............................................................................................................. 46
Using the Menus......................................................................................................... 46
To Access the Main Menu ................................................................................... 46
To Access Main Menu Options.......................................................................... 47
To Return to a Menu ............................................................................................. 48
Entering Characters ................................................................................................... 48
6: Traditional Text Entry ..........................................................................51
Entering Characters ................................................................................................... 51
Keypad Guide.......................................................................................................... 52
Entering Punctuation........................................................................................... 53
Entering Numbers and Symbols into Text .................................................... 54
7: Predictive Text Entry ...........................................................................57
LetterWise Text mode........................................................................................... 60
WordWise Text mode............................................................................................ 62
Digit mode (123).................................................................................................... 64
Punctuation mode (#?@)..................................................................................... 64
8: Using the Phonebooks ........................................................................67
Organizing My Phonebook..................................................................................... 67
Locating My Phonebook.......................................................................................... 67
About the My Phonebook Menu .......................................................................... 68
Add a New Entry to My Phonebook .................................................................... 69
Locating Entries........................................................................................................... 71
Calling an Entry ........................................................................................................... 72
Using the Short Message Service (SMS) Menu ................................................ 74
Sending an SMS Message........................................................................................ 75
Adding an SMS Message.......................................................................................... 76
Edit an Entry in My Phonebook............................................................................. 77
Delete an Entry............................................................................................................ 79
Viewing Memory Status........................................................................................... 81

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Adding Notes to a Phonebook Entry................................................................... 82
Restricted Phonebook .............................................................................................. 83
9: Using the Messages Menu ..................................................................85
Locating the Messages Menu ................................................................................ 85
Create and Send a new SMS Message
to an Email Address not in your Phonebook ............................................... 86
Create and Send a new SMS Message
to an Email Address in My Phonebook .......................................................... 88
About SMS Messaging.............................................................................................. 90
Using the Inbox Menu .............................................................................................. 91
Read a Message...................................................................................................... 91
Reply to Sender ...................................................................................................... 92
Forward a Received Message............................................................................ 93
Call a Number from a Received Message...................................................... 96
Delete a Message................................................................................................... 96
Using the Drafts Menu.............................................................................................. 98
Using the Settings Menu .......................................................................................101
Enter Service Center Number..........................................................................101
Set Expiry Period..................................................................................................102
Select Delivery Reports .....................................................................................104
10: Using the Voicemail Menu ............................................................. 105
Locating the Voicemail Menu ..............................................................................105
About the Voicemail Menu ...................................................................................105
Voicemail Notication.............................................................................................106
Check Your Voicemail ..............................................................................................106
Store Your Voicemail Number ..............................................................................107
One-Touch Access to Voicemail...........................................................................108
11: Using the Data Modem Menu........................................................ 109
Locating the Data Modem Menu........................................................................109
12: Using the Call History Menu .......................................................... 111
Locating the Call History Menu...........................................................................111
About the Call History Menu................................................................................111
Using the Call Log Menu........................................................................................112
View Most Recent Received Calls...................................................................112
View Missed Calls.................................................................................................113
View Most Recent Dialed Calls........................................................................114
Using the Call Meters Menu..................................................................................116
Show the Time of Last Call................................................................................116
Show Total Time for All Calls ............................................................................117

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Reset all Timers.....................................................................................................118
Showing the Lifetime Call Timer ....................................................................120
Showing the In-call Display .............................................................................121
Setting Audible Call Timers...................................................................................123
Set the Single Alert Timer .................................................................................123
Set the Repetitive Alert......................................................................................125
13: Using the Setup Menu.................................................................... 127
Locating the Setup Menu......................................................................................127
About the Setup Menu...........................................................................................127
Setting Call Options.................................................................................................128
Setting Volumes and Tones...................................................................................129
Adjust the Ringer Volume.................................................................................129
Adjust the Speaker Volume..............................................................................131
Adjust the Ring Tone ..........................................................................................132
Setting the Call Alert Mode..............................................................................134
Setting the Keypad Tone...................................................................................135
Set the Phone to Ring and /or Vibrate .........................................................137
Time and Date Settings..........................................................................................138
Select the Time Zone..........................................................................................138
Select the Time Format......................................................................................140
Select the Date Format......................................................................................141
Selecting the Display Language .........................................................................142
Setting Backlights.....................................................................................................144
Setting Contrast........................................................................................................145
Using the Key Setup Menu....................................................................................146
Setup the Convenience Key Function..........................................................146
Setup the Right Soft Key Function ................................................................147
Set Number Entry Prex....................................................................................148
View Phone Information ...................................................................................149
Reset Phone Options to Factory Defaults...................................................150
14: Using the Security Menu................................................................ 153
Locating the Security Menu..................................................................................153
About the Security Menu ......................................................................................154
Locking and Unlocking Your Phone ..................................................................154
Enable or Disable the SIM lock ............................................................................155
Using the Change PIN Menu ................................................................................157
Change the Phone PIN Code...........................................................................157
Change the SIM PIN Code.................................................................................159
Change the SIM Card PIN2 Code....................................................................161
Call Barring PIN.....................................................................................................163

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15: Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 165
16: Certication and Compliance Information................................... 169
Export Compliance ..................................................................................................169
Standards Compliance Information...................................................................169
FCC Compliance...................................................................................................169
EU Regulatory Conformity................................................................................169
Canada Regulatory Conformity......................................................................169
17: Limited Warranty, Product and Satellite Service Terms, Warranty
Support, and Software License ........................................................... 171
Exclusions...............................................................................................................172
Limitations of Warranty/Local Laws..............................................................173
Conditions of Use and Limitations of Liability. .........................................174
Warranty Claim Process.....................................................................................176
SOFTWARE LICENSE............................................................................................177

Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone User Manual 1
1: Introduction
1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the state of the art Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone.
This User Manual contains the procedures for the safe operation of the
satellite phone and the available facilities.
Important: Read this entire manual, including the safety information in
Chapter 2 before using the 9555 Satellite Phone.
Related Documents
The following Iridium product documentation is available to help you:
• Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone Specication Sheet
• Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone Quick Start Guide
Refer to www.iridium9555.com for your copies.

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1: Introduction

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2: Important Safety Information
Important: Read this entire chapter, before using the 9555 Satellite Phone.
Safety and Warning Icons
The following conventions are used in this User Manual.
Caution!
Care must be taken. Failure to follow directions carefully
could result in damage to equipment.
Warning!
Failure to comply with this warning could result in
serious damage to life, limb or property.
Before doing this task, be sure to familiarize yourself
with appropriate safety practices, personal protective
equipment and have a plan in case of accident.
Do not let your battery, charger, or satellite phone come
in contact with water.
Risk of explosion.
High heat source. Burn risk.
Do not dispose in trash.
Do not dispose of your battery in a re.

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Harmful noise.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals
Your Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone is a low power radio transmitter and
receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency
(RF) signals. Your 9555 Satellite Phone is designed to comply with local
regulatory requirements in your country concerning the exposure of
human beings to RF frequency.
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)
• Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE)
• United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Radio
Frequency Exposure Guidelines
• National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom
• 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
The design of your phone complies with these standards when used as
described under “Phone Operation”on page 31.
This product is compliant with Industry Canada RSS-102 for RF Exposure.
Refer to “Specic Absorption Rate Data” on pages 4-5.
Specic Absorption Rate Data
This Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone meets international standards for exposure
to radio waves.
Your satellite phone 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
were developed by independent scientic organizations through periodic

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and thorough evaluation of scientic 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 Specic Absorption Rate, or SAR. Under the guidelines
for this model, the SAR limit is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR were conducted
in accordance with the European Committee for Electrotechnical
Standardization (CENELEC) and FCC testing procedures using standard
operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certied
power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined
at the highest certied power level, the actual SAR of the phone while
operating can be below the maximum value. Before a phone model is
available for sale to the public, it is tested to conrm 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 1.45 W/kg for a 1
g cube which was below the uncontrolled (i.e., general population) limit.
While there may be dierences 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.
Batteries
All batteries may cause serious injury or property damage, particularly if
handled improperly or used after damage.
Warning!
Improper treatment or use of batteries may present a danger of
re, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
Make sure to follow all of the following safety guidelines:
• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred or otherwise attempt to
change the form of the battery.
• Do not let the phone or battery come in contact with water.
Water can lead to corrosion of the phone’s circuits.

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• Do not allow the battery to touch metal objects. Contact
with metal objects can cause the battery to heat and possibly
explode.
• Do not place your battery near a heat source. Excessive heat can
damage the phone or battery by causing it to swell, leak or malfunction.
Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source,
such as a hair dryer or microwave oven. Do not leave your phone in an
automobile or other vehicle with high temperatures.
• Do not drop the battery or the phone because the impact can damage
them.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a re, because they may
explode.
• Contact your service provider or Iridium if your phone or battery has
been damaged from dropping or high temperatures.
WARNING!
Use of non-Iridium batteries or chargers may present a risk
of re, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
Important
Use only Iridium original products for safety and quality
assurance. Iridium’s warranty does not cover damage
caused by use of non-Iridium batteries.
Battery Charging
Batteries may be charged and discharged many times, but eventually they
wear out.
Important: Follow these guidelines when charging your battery:
• Keep the battery at room temperature. Never expose batteries to
temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F) when charging.
• New batteries are not fully charged and may take more time to charge.

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Battery Disposal
Proper battery disposal is not only important for safety but
also benets the environment. Consumers should recycle
used batteries and telephones in accordance with applicable
national, state or local laws and regulations.
Under EU requirements, all electrical and electronic products
must be taken to separate collection at the end of their working
life and must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste.
Do not dispose of your battery in a re.
Emergency Calling
CHECK WITH YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER FOR LOCAL EMERGENCY
NUMBERS (full international access code, country code, and phone
number) for all locations outside the United States and mainland Australia.
Iridium currently only supports in-country emergency call routing to 911
within the United States and to Triple Zero (000) or 112 within mainland
Australia. Outside of the United States and mainland Australia, calls to
emergency access numbers such as 999, are not able to be made on
the Iridium system. When placing a call to an emergency operator or
local public safety answering point, always verbally report your location
to assist rst responders with indentifying your location to provide
assistance. Caller location identication is not automatically transmitted
on the Iridium system.
Iridium does not guarantee network availability at all times due to
situations where the network is unavailable due to satellite availability,
terrain, weather, or other conditions that may prevent an emergency call
from being placed.
EMERGENCY CALLS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES: Power on the 9555
Satellite Phone, extend the antenna towards the open sky, conrm proper
registration & signal strength on the display, dial 911 and press the green
send key. Verbally report the situation and your location to the operator
for assistance. The Iridium service does not provide enhanced 911 service
which automatically identies the caller location.
EMERGENCY CALLS WITH MAINLAND AUSTRALIA: Power on the 9555
Satellite Phone, extend the antenna towards the open sky, conrm proper
registration & signal strength on display, dial Triple Zero (000) or 112
depending upon your service provider’s instructions, and press the green
send key. Verbally report the situation and your location to the operator

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for assistance. The Iridium service does not provide enhanced emergency
calling service which automatically identies the caller location.
EMERGENCY CALLS IN ALL OTHER LOCATIONS: You will need to obtain
and dial the full international access code, country code, and phone
number for the local re, police, or ambulance depending upon the nature
of the emergency. Power on the 9555 Satellite Phone, extend the antenna
toward the open sky, conrm proper registration & signal strength on
the display, dial the local emergency number obtained from your service
provider or local advisor and press the green send key. Verbally report
the situation and your location to the operator for assistance. The Iridium
service does not provide enhanced emergency calling service which
automatically identies the caller location.
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modications, or attachments could damage the phone and
may violate government regulations. When using remote mount antenna,
mount antenna at least 20 cm away from the user. Also when using a
remote mount antenna in order to reduce potential radio interference to
other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen such that
the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that
permitted for successful communication.
Driving and Operation of Other Motor Vehicles
The use of any wireless device, including a satellite telephone, may cause
distraction. Discontinue a call if you cannot concentrate on driving. Check
the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas
where you drive. Always obey them. Many local governments prohibit the
use of mobile telephones while driving. Observe the following guidelines
when using your phone while driving:
• Give full attention to driving—driving safely is your rst responsibility.
• Use hands-free phone operation, if available.
• Pull o the road and park safely before making or answering a call.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.

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Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when
in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn o two-way radio.” Obey all
signs and instructions.
Potential Explosive Atmospheres
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
an automobile 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 o
your vehicle engine.
Turn your phone OFF and do not remove, install or charge 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 re resulting
in bodily injury or even death.
Electronic Devices
Most electronic equipment is subject to interference from RF energy from
external sources if inadequately shielded. In some circumstances your
mobile device may cause interference with other devices. Turn o your
phone in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so.
For optimal performance and to be sure that exposure to RF energy does
not exceed guidelines set forth in the relevant standards (discussed in
“Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals”on page 4 and “Specic Absorption
Rate Data” on page 4), always follow the instructions and precautions.
Product Operation
If you wear the satellite phone on your body, always place it in an Iridium
leather case. Refer to www.iridium.com.
Using accessories not supplied by Iridium may cause your satellite phone
to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines.