Siemens A56i User manual

Contents 1
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Safety precautions ..................... 3
Safety Information ..................... 4
Antenna care ........................... 4
Phone operation ...................... 4
Electronic devices ..................... 5
SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) .. 8
Overview of the phone ............ 10
Getting Started ........................ 11
Insert SIM card/battery ........... 12
Charge battery ....................... 13
General Instructions ................. 14
User Guide ............................. 14
Control key ............................ 14
Switch on, off / PIN entry ......... 16
Security .................................... 17
Codes .................................... 17
Prevent accidental activation .. 18
My phone ................................. 19
Making a phone call ................. 20
Dialing with number keys ....... 20
End call .................................. 20
Set volume ............................. 20
Redial previous numbers ........ 20
When a number is busy .......... 21
Accept call ............................. 21
Reject call .............................. 21
Handsfree .............................. 22
Held call ................................. 22
Call waiting/Swap ................... 22
Multi party ............................. 23
Call menu .............................. 24
Phonebook ................................25
<New entry> ..........................25
Call/search for an entry ...........26
Call with Record no. ...............26
Edit entry ...............................26
Location: ...............................27
Assign animation ....................28
Voice dialing ...........................29
Groups ...................................................30
SMS to group ..........................30
Call to group ..........................30
Group setup ...........................32
Call log ......................................33
Duration/charges ......................34
Messages (SMS) ........................35
Read messages ......................35
Inbox/outbox .........................36
Archive ...................................36
Compose a message ...............37
Predefined text .......................38
SMS to group ..........................38
Picture & Sound ......................39
Surf & fun .................................40
Internet (WAP) ........................40
Games & more ........................43
Bitmap viewer ........................45
Sound manager ......................47
Individual recording ................47
Playback .................................48
Organizer ..................................50
Alarm clock ............................50
Alarms ....................................50
Contents
See also In-
dex at the
end of this
User Guide

Contents
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Special events ....................... 51
Notes ..................................... 52
Missed appointments ............. 53
Voice command ..................... 53
Calculator .............................. 54
Currency conv. ....................... 55
Voice message/Voicemail ......... 56
CB services ............................... 57
Profiles ..................................... 58
Setup ..................................... 58
Car Kit ................................... 59
Headset ................................. 59
Aircraft mode ......................... 59
Favorites .................................. 60
Fast access key ......................... 61
Control key (on the left) ......... 61
Speed dialing keys .................. 62
Setup ........................................ 63
Display ................................... 63
Audio ..................................... 64
Keys ....................................... 66
Device .................................... 66
Clock ..................................... 69
Connectivity ........................... 70
Security ................................. 74
Network ................................. 76
Accessories ............................ 78
Text entry with "T9" .................. 79
Setup ..................................... 79
Create a word using T9 ........... 79
Display symbols (selection) ..... 81
Notes A-Z ..................................82
Questions&Answers .................91
Siemens Service ........................94
Specifications ...........................95
Exposure to radiofrequency
signals ....................................95
Technical data .......................95
Trademarks ............................95
Maintenance .............................96
Accessories ...............................97
Basics .....................................97
Data/Applications ...................97
Car Solutions .........................98
U.S. FDA ....................................99
FCC/Industry Canada Notice ...105
Ten Driving Safety Tips ...........106
Intellectual Property ...............108
Index .......................................109

Safety precautions 3
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Safety
precautions
Please note:
Switch off in hospitals or in the
vicinity of medical devices, e.g.
pacemakers or hearing aids.
Mobile phones can interfere
with the function of these devic-
es. A minimum distance of 20
cm between pacemaker and
mobile phone should be kept.
When using the mobile phone
hold it to the ear which is farther
removed from the pacemaker.
Always use the handsfree kit for
calls while driving (p. 98).
Mobile phones must be
switched off at all times in an air-
craft. To prevent accidental acti-
vation, see (p. 59).
Switch off near petrol stations,
fuel depots, chemical plants or
blasting operations. Mobile
phones can interfere with the
operation of technical installa-
tions.
The ring tone and hands-free
speaker are reproduced through
the earpiece. Never hold the
handset to your ear when the
handset is ringing or when using
the hands-free speaker mode.
Serious and permanent damage
could occur to your hearing!
SIM card may be removed. Cau-
tion! Small parts could be swal-
lowed by children.
The mains voltage specified on
the power supply unit must not
be exceeded.
We recommend you use only
original Siemens batteries
(100% mercury-free) and charg-
ing devices. Otherwise consid-
erable health risks and damage
to the product cannot be exclud-
ed.
Neither the phone nor the bat-
tery (100% mercury-free) may
be opened under any circum-
stances (except when exchang-
ing the battery, SIM card or top
shell). Any other changes to this
device are strictly prohibited, as
they will invalidate the type ap-
proval criteria required for oper-
ation of the unit.
Dispose of used batteries and
phones according to the legal
regulations.
Mobile phones can interfere
with the operation of nearby
TVs, radios or PCs.
We recommend you use only
original Siemens accessories to
avoid possible damage and to
comply with the existing regula-
tions.
Improper use invalidates the warranty!

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Safety Infor-
mation
Antenna care
Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attach-
ments could damage the phone and
may violate FCC regulations.
Phone operation
Normal position
Hold the phone as you would any
other telephone with the antenna
pointed up and over your shoulder.
Tips on efficient operation
For your phone to operate most effi-
ciently:
• Extend your antenna fully (if appli-
cable).
• Do not touch the antenna unnec-
essarily when the phone is in use.
Contact with the antenna affects
call quality and may cause the
phone to operate at a higher pow-
er level than otherwise needed.
Driving
Laws pertaining to the use of mobile
phones while driving vary signifi-
cantly from state-to-state and some-
times even from locality-to-locality
within states. For example, some ar-
eas may allow persons to use their
mobile phones only if they employ a
hands-free device, and some areas
may prohibit the use of mobile
phones entirely. Accordingly, Sie-
mens recommends that persons
check the laws for the areas in which
they drive or will be driving. For ar-
eas where the use of mobile phones
while driving is permitted, Siemens
encourages persons to use their
phones responsibly and to employ
hands-free devices. Also, if using
your phone while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving —
driving safely is your first responsi-
bility;
• Use hands-free operation, if avail-
able;
• Pull off the road and park before
making or answering a call, if driv-
ing conditions so require.
Important
Read this information before using
your wireless handheld phone.
As this mobile phone is equipped
with a fixed (non-retractable) an-
tenna, some paragraphs in the be-
low text may not be applicable.

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For vehicles equipped with Air
Bags
An air bag inflates with great force.
DO NOT place objects, including ei-
ther installed or portable wireless
equipment, in the area over the air
bag or in the air bag deployment ar-
ea. If in-vehicle wireless equipment
is improperly installed and the air
bag inflates, serious injury could re-
sult.
Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment
is shielded from radiofrequency (RF)
signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded
against the RF signals from your
wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturer’s
Association recommends that a min-
imum separation of six inches (6”) be
maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker to
avoid potential interference with the
pacemaker. These recommenda-
tions are consistent with the inde-
pendent research by and recommen-
dations 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 poten-
tial for interference;
• should turn the phone OFF imme-
diately if there is any reason to
suspect that interference is taking
place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may in-
terfere with some hearing aids. In
the event of such interference, you
may want to consult your service
provider or your hearing aid manu-
facturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medi-
cal devices, consult the manufactur-
ers of your devices to determine if
they are adequately shielded from
external RF energy. Your physician
may be able to assist you in obtain-
ing this information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care
facilities when any regulations post-
ed 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.

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Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly in-
stalled or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles.
Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehi-
cle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that
has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility
where posted notices so require.
Airplanes
FCC and Airline Regulations prohibit
using your phone while in the air.
Turn your phone OFF before board-
ing an airplane.
Check and comply with the policy of
your airline regarding the use of your
phone while the airplane is on the
ground.
Blasting areas
To avoid interfering with blasting op-
erations, turn your phone OFF when
in a “blasting area” or in areas post-
ed: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey
all signs and instructions.
Potentially explosive
atmospheres
Turn your phone OFF when in any ar-
ea with a potentially explosive atmo-
sphere and obey all signs and in-
structions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire re-
sulting in bodily injury or even
death.
Areas with a potentially explosive at-
mosphere are often but not always
clearly marked. They include: fueling
areas such as gasoline stations; be-
low deck on boats; fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities; vehicles
using liquefied petroleum gas (such
as propane or butane); areas where
the air contains chemicals or parti-
cles, such as grain, dust or metal
powders; and any other area where
you would normally be advised to
turn off your vehicle engine.
Emergency calls (SOS)
Your wireless phone can be used to
make emergency calls. You can
make an emergency call from the
main display screen. Enter the local
emergency number such as 911 and
then press the key
This phone, like any wireless phone,
operates using radio signals, wire-
less and landline networks, and user-
programmed functions. Because of
this, connections in all conditions
cannot be guaranteed. Therefore,
you should never rely solely on any
wireless phone for essential commu-
nications (for example, medical
emergencies). Remember - to make
or receive any calls, the phone must
be switched on and be used in a ser-
vice area that has adequate signal
strength. Emergency calls might not

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be possible on all wireless phone
networks or when certain network
services or phone features are in use.
Check with local service providers re-
garding their network features.
Always make certain that your
phone is properly charged before at-
tempting any emergency calls. If
you allow your battery to discharge,
you will be unable to receive or make
calls, including emergency calls. You
must then wait a few minutes after
the charging begins to place any
emergency calls.
When making an emergency call, re-
member to give all of the necessary
information as accurately as possi-
ble. Remember that your wireless
phone might be the only means of
communication at the scene of an
accident, therefore you should not
terminate the call until given permis-
sion to do so.

SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)
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SAR
(Specific
Absorption
Rate)
THIS SIEMENS A56i PHONE MEETS THE
GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR
EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Your wireless Siemens A56i phone is
a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not to
exceed the emission limits for expo-
sure to radiofrequency (RF) energy
set by the Federal Communications
Commission of the U.S. Govern-
ment. These limits are part of com-
prehensive guidelines and establish
permitted levels of RF energy for the
general population. The guidelines
are based on standards that were de-
veloped by independent scientific
organizations through periodic and
thorough evaluation of scientific
studies. The standards include a sub-
stantial safety margin designed to
assure the safety of all persons, re-
gardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless
mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR
limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.*
Tests for SAR are conducted using
standard operating positions speci-
fied by the FCC with the phone trans-
mitting 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 level of the phone while
operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the
phone is designed to operate at mul-
tiple power levels so as to use only
the power required to reach the net-
work. In general, the closer you are
to a wireless base station antenna,
the lower the power output.
Before a phone model is available for
sale to the public, it must be tested
and certified to the FCC that it does
not exceed the limit established by
the government-adopted require-
ment for safe exposure. The tests are
performed in positions and locations
(for example, at the ear and worn on
the body) as required by the FCC for
each model. The highest SAR value
for this Siemens A56i phone when
tested for use at the ear is 0.76 W/kg,
and when worn on the body, as de-
scribed in this user guide, is 0.46 W/
kg. (Body-worn measurements differ
among phone models, depending
upon available accessories and FCC
requirements.) While there may be
differences between the SAR levels
of various phones and at various po-
sitions, they all meet the govern-
ment requirement for safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this Siemens A56i
phone with all reported SAR levels
evaluated as in compliance with the
FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR in-
formation on this Siemens A56i
phone is on file with the FCC and can
be found under the Display Grant
section of
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid
after searching on FCC ID PWX-A56.

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For body worn operation, this phone
has been tested and meets the FCC
RF exposure guidelines when used
with Siemens accessories designat-
ed for this product. Use of other ac-
cessories may not ensure compli-
ance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines. When carrying the phone
while it is on, use the specific Sie-
mens belt clip that has been tested
for compliance.
Use of non-Siemens-approved acces-
sories may violate FCC RF exposure
guidelines and should be avoided.
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR
limit for mobile phones used by the public is
1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram
of tissue. The standard incorporates a sub-
stantial margin of safety to give additional
protection for the public and to account for
any variations in measurements.
Additional information on Specific Absorp-
tion Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellu-
lar Telecommunications Industry
Association (CTIA) web-site at:
http://www.wow-com.com
For SAR information in other regions please
look under product information at:
www.my-siemens.com

Overview of the phone
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Overview of
the phone Loudspeaker
Display indicators
Signal strength/
GPRS available/
battery level.
Call key
Dial displayed phone
number or name, accept
calls.
In standby mode:
Display the last calls.
Hold down
In standby mode:
Switch signal tones on and
off (see also p. 88).
Microphone
On the underside.
Device interface
Connection for charger,
headset etc.
Integrated antenna
Do not interfere with the
phone above the battery
cover unnecessarily. This
reduces the signal strength.
On/Off/End key
Press briefly:
End call/function or return
to standby mode. In menus:
one menu level back.
Hold down:
Switch phone on/off.
From menus: Return to the
standby mode.
Hold down
In standby mode: Switch
key lock on and off.
Control key at the top/at the
bottom
Press at the bottom: Open
Phonebook (in standby mode).
Hold down at the top: Start voice
dialing (in standby mode).
Press at the top: Start volume ad-
justment (during a call). Then
press at the top/at the bottom to
make your setting.
Scroll up and down in menus and
lists.
Control key on the left/on
the right
Press the control key on the out-
side left or right, to call up the
function that is displayed as text
or icon on the grey fields above
the key. These are in standby
mode (factory default):
§Games...§ or e.g.
(SIM services) and
§Menu§ (main menu).
NeueSMS
Menü
Dienstanbieter
GPRS
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Getting
Started
The front and back covers of the casing (CLIPit™ Covers, my-CLIPit™: p. 19 and
p. 97) as well as the keypad can be changed in a matter of seconds - no tools
required:
To attach
To remove
Note
Your phone's display and the display cover of the top shell are delivered with a protective film.
Remove this film before getting started.
In rare cases the static discharge may cause discolouration at the edges of the display. How-
ever this will disappear within 10 minutes.
To avoid damage to the display, the phone should not be used without the upper shell.
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Getting Started
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Insert SIM card/battery
The service provider supplies you
with a SIM card on which all the im-
portant data for your line is stored. If
the SIM card has been delivered in
credit card size, snap the smaller
segment out and remove any rough
edges.
• Press grooved area n, then lift
cover in the direction indicated by
the arrowo.
• Press latch in the direction indicat-
ed by the arrow p, lift battery at
the cutout on the side of the
phone, then tilt upwards and re-
move q.
• Insert SIM card in the opening,
contacts pointing downwards
(make sure the angled corner is in
correct position r). Push gently
until it engages s.
• Insert battery in the phone side-
ways t, then press downwards
until it engages u.
• Replace cover and press down-
wards until it engages.
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Always switch off phone before removing
the battery!
Only 3-Volt SIM cards are supported.
Please contact your service provider if you
have an older card.
Functions without SIM card...............p. 90
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Charge battery
The battery is not fully charged
when delivered. Plug in the charger
cable at the bottom of the phone,
plug in the power supply unit to the
mains power socket and charge for
least two hours.
Display when charging is
in progress
Charging time
An empty battery is fully charged af-
ter about 2 hours. Charging is only
possible in an ambient temperature
of 5°C to 40°C (the charge icon flash-
es as a warning when the tempera-
ture is 5°C above/below this range).
The voltage specified on the power
supply unit must not be exceeded.
To use the full performance of the
battery, the battery must be fully
charged and discharged at least five
times.
Charge icon not visible
If the battery is totally discharged no
charge icon is displayed when the
charger is plugged in. It is displayed
after 2 hours at most. In this case
the battery is fully charged after
3-4 hours.
Only use the charger provided!
Display while in service
Charge level display during opera-
tion (empty-full):
A beep sounds when the battery is
nearly empty. The charge level of the
battery is displayed correctly only af-
ter uninterrupted charging/discharg-
ing. You should not remove the bat-
tery unnecessarily nor end charging
prematurely, if possible.
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Note
The charger heats up when used for long
periods. This is normal and not dangerous.
Operating times.................................p. 85
Quality declaration for the battery..... p. 86

General Instructions
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General
Instructions User Guide
The following symbols are used to
explain operation:
Control key
Steps for calling a function are
shown in a condensed form in this us-
er guide, e.g.: to display the call list
for missed calls:
§Menu§Call logMissed calls
This corresponds to:
§Menu§ Open menu.
From standby mode: Press
control key on the right.
Scroll to Call log.
Press control key at the bot-
tom to scroll downwards.
Enter numbers or letters.
On/Off/End key.
Call key.
Press control key at the top/
at the bottom to scroll up
and down.
Press control key on the
left/on the right to call a
function.
§Menu Displays a function.
Function depends on the
service provider, special
registration may be neces-
sary.
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§Select§ Press.
Press control key on the right
to open the Call log submenu.
§Select§ Press.
Press control key on the right
to open the list of Missed calls.
Scroll to the required
entry.
Press control key at the bot-
tom to scroll downwards.
§View§ Press.
Press control key on the left to
display the phone number with
date and time.
Messages
Call log
Groups
Select
p
Missed calls
Received calls
Dialed calls
Select
q
+49892325678
Office
Carol
View Options
r
+49892325678
Office
Carol
View Options
s
Office
+49322325774
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Call OK
t

Switch on, off / PIN entry
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Switchon,off
/
PIN entry Switch on/off
Hold down On/Off/End key
to switch on or off.
Enter PIN
The SIM card can be protected with a
4-8 digit PIN.
Enter the PIN code using
the number keys (the dis-
play shows a series of as-
terisks, if you make a
mistake press §Clear§).
§OK§ Press the control key on
the right to confirm the in-
put.
Logging on to the net-
work will take a few sec-
onds.
Standby mode
When the name of the service pro-
vider/wallpaper appears on the dis-
play, the phone is in standby mode
and ready for use.
ClearOK
Enter PIN:
* * * *
Note
Signal strength....................p. 86
SIM services ( optional)...........p. 87
§Games...§..........................................p. 43
§SOS§.................................................p. 82
Change PIN.......................................p. 17
SIM card problems ............................p. 87
Clear SIM card barring ......................p. 18
Other network....................................p. 76
Deactivate/activate screensaver .......p. 63
Set display contrast...........................p. 64
Set time .............................................p. 69
Service provider
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Games... Menu

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Security The phone and SIM card are protect-
ed against misuse by several security
codes.
§Menu§SetupSecurity
then select function
Codes
PIN control
The PIN is usually requested each
time the phone is switched on. You
can deactivate this feature but you
risk unauthorised use of the phone.
Some service providers do not per-
mit deactivation of the control.
§Select§ Press.
Enter PIN.
§OK§ Confirm input.
§Change§ Press.
§OK§ Confirm.
Change PIN
You can change the PIN to any
4-8 digit number you may find
easier to remember.
Enter old PIN.
§OK§ Press.
, §OK§ Enter new PIN.
, §OK§ Repeat new PIN.
Change PIN 2
(displayed only if PIN 2 is available).
Proceed as with Change PIN.
Keep these confidential numbers in a
safe place where you can access them
again if required.
PIN Protects your SIM card (person-
al identification number).
PIN2 This is needed to set the charge
detail display and to access ad-
ditional functions on special
SIM cards.
PUK
PUK2 Key code. Used to unlock SIM
cards after the wrong PIN has
been entered.
Phone
code Protects some functions of your
phone. Must be defined at the
first security setting.

Security
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ChangePhonecode
You define and enter the phone
code (4 - 8 digits) when calling up a
phone code protected function for
the first time. It is then valid for all
protected functions.
If it is entered incorrectly three times
the phone is locked. Contact the Sie-
mens Service (p. 94).
Clear SIM card barring
If the PIN is entered incorrectly three
times, the SIM card is barred. Enter
the PUK (MASTER PIN) provided by
your service provider with the SIM
card, according to instructions. If the
PUK (MASTER PIN) has been lost,
please contact your service provider.
Prevent accidental
activation
Even if PIN use is deactivated (p. 17)
confirmation is required to switch on
the phone.
This prevents accidental activation
of the phone, e.g. when you are car-
rying it in a bag or when you are trav-
elling in an aircraft.
Hold down.
§OK Press to switch on the
phone.
§Cancel§ Press (or no further input)
to stop switch-on proce-
dure. The phone does not
switch on.
Note
Screensaver......................................p. 63
Auto key lock..................................... p. 66
Further security settings.................... p. 74
Please confirm switch on
OK Cancel

My phone 19
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My phone Your phone offers a number of func-
tions so that you can adapt it to meet
your personal requirements.
Ring tones
Assign individual ring tones to caller
groups or anniversaries (p. 65).
The sound manager is available for
managing the ring tones (p. 47).
Wallpaper, Screensaver,
Animation
Adjust your phone according to your
own wishes in the following ways to
give it a personal touch:
To switch on
Select a bitmap style and a greeting
(p. 63) that you create yourself.
Screensaver
You can set an analogue clock, an in-
dividual picture or an animation as
screensaver (p. 63).
(Provider) wallpaper
Select an individual picture to re-
place the network provider’s wallpa-
per/name (p. 63).
Where do I get what?
You can order additional ring tones,
wallpapers and screensavers on the
Internet and receive them via SMS:
www.my-siemens.com/ringtones
www.my-siemens.com/logos
www.my-siemens.com/screensaver
Or you can download them directly
via WAP:
wap.my-siemens.com
Siemens City Portal
Further services for your mobile
phone such as a Photo Logo Com-
poser to create personal pictures for
your Phonebook can be found at
page 28:
www.my-siemens.com/city
The Siemens City Portal also offers a
list of countries in which these serv-
ices are available.
CLIPit™ Covers
Select different colours for the top
and bottom covers from the Siemens
City Portal. Or use a personal photo
to make your phone unique:
www.my-siemens.com/my-clipit
Favorites
Create your own menu with fre-
quently used functions, phone num-
bers or WAP pages (p. 60).

Making a phone call
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Making a
phone call Dialing with number keys
The phone must be switched on
(standby mode).
Enter the number (always
with prefix, if necessary
with the international di-
aling code).
§Clear§ Ashort press clears
the last digit, a long press
clears the entire number.
Press the Call key. The
phone number displayed
is dialed.
End call
Press the End key briefly.
The call is ended. Press
this key even if the person
on the other end of the
line has hung up first.
Set volume
You can activate adjust-
ment of the handset vol-
ume with the control key
(at the top), but only dur-
ing a call.
Set volume.
If a Car kit is used, its volume setting
does not affect the usual setting on
the phone.
Redial previous numbers
To redial the phone number last
called:
Press the Call key twice.
To redial other numbers that were
dialed previously:
Press the Call key once.
Pick out the required
phone number from the
list, then press...
... to dial.
Note
Store number .........................p. 25
§Options§ Call lists.............................p. 33
§Hold§ Swap/Multi party .....................p. 22
ymenu§ Call menu ..........................p. 24
§Call fwd.§ Call forward set ................p. 66
§Handsfr.§ Handsfree.........................p. 22
Voice dialing......................................p. 29
International dialing codes................ p. 84
Auto key lock.....................................p. 66
Phone number memo........................p. 86
Microphone off ..................................p. 24
Phone number transmission off/on
(Hide ID)............................................p. 66
Control codes (DTMF).......................p. 82
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