Siemens A70 User manual

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Legal notices
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Legal notices
The mobile phone described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM and GPRS net-
works operating on the GSM 900, 1800 (DCS/PCN) and 1900 (PCS) bands. It is approved
for use in the country where it was originally sold and may be approved for use in other
countries.
© 2005 Siemens Information and Communication Mobile, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Siemens and the A70 model phone are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Siemens AG and/or its affiliates in the
United States and/or other countries.
T9® is a registered trademark of America
Online, Inc. in the United States. Java and
all Java-based trademarks and logos are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S and other
countries. The names of actual companies
and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE
USER GUIDE IS WRITTEN FOR THE A70
PHONE. SIEMENS RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO MAKE CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE PRODUCTS AND ANY OF THE FEA-
TURES OF THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED IN
THIS DOCUMENT WITHOUT PRIOR NO-
TICE. THE CONTENTS OF THE USER GUIDE
ARE PROVIDED "AS IS". EXCEPT AS RE-
QUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NO WAR-
RANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMIT-
ED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE IN RE-
LATION TO THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY
OR CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT.
SIEMENS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE
THE USER GUIDE OR WITHDRAW IT AT
ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. UN-
DER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SIEMENS
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA
OR INCOME OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDEN-
TAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAM-
AGES HOWSOEVER CAUSED.
Export Information
The mobile phone may be subject to ex-
port regulation of the United States and
other countries. Diversion contrary to law
is prohibited. You must comply with all
applicable export laws, restrictions and
regulations of the United States foreign
agencies or authorities, and may not ex-
port, or transfer for the purpose of re-ex-
port, the mobile phone or any part of the
phone in violation of any applicable re-
strictions, laws or regulations, or without
all necessary approvals.
Network Services
A number of features included in this
guide are called Network Services. They
are special services provided by wireless
service providers. In order to use any of
these Network Services, you must sub-
scribe to these service(s) from your serv-
ice provider and obtain instructions for
their use. Some of these Network Servic-
es may not be available when roaming on
a network other than your home network.
Standby and
Talk Time Information
The mobile phone incorporates features
that are new to the mobile phone world.
These may include color displays and
lighting, graphic games, music reproduc-
tion and browsing the Internet. The way
you use the display and the features will
affect the performance of the battery and
how long it lasts between charge cycles.
The quoted standby times and talk times
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formance that can be expected from the
battery under normal network conditions
and with the default settings as set by the
factory. However, playing games (particu-
larly with the backlight continuously
switched on) and listening to music will
shorten the time available for standby
and to make and receive telephone calls.
Operation times also vary depending on
network conditions, SIM settings, charg-
ing and battery condition, how you use
your phone and other factors.
Memory
The mobile phone contains an internal
memory device that stores the software
required to operate the mobile phone,
communicate with the GSM/GPRS net-
work and provide the user interface.
Some features in the internal memory
run additional devices and some addition-
al games and utilities. The amount of
memory available in the mobile phone is
finite and may be insufficient to store
large numbers of applications and files.
Warning!
Remember to back up your data and to do so fre-
quently. Always back up all data and programs
before sending the mobile phone in for repair.

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Safety precautions
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Safety precautions
Information for parents
Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use.
Explain the content and the hazards associated with using the phone to your children.
Remember to comply with legal re-
quirements and local restrictions
when using the phone. For example
in aeroplanes, petrol stations, hos-
pitals or while driving.
Cellular phones can interfere with
the functioning of medical devices
such as hearing aids or pace-
makers. Keep at least 9 inches
(20 cm) between phone and pace-
maker. When using the cell phone
hold it to the ear which is farthest
from the pacemaker. For more in-
formation consult your doctor.
The ringtone, info tones and speak-
erphone talking are reproduced
through the loudspeaker. Do not
hold the phone to your ear when it
rings or when you have switched on
the speakerphone function. Other-
wise you risk serious, permanent
damage to your hearing.
Only use original Siemens batteries
(100% mercury-free) and – charg-
ing devices. Otherwise you risk seri-
ous damage to health and property.
The battery could explode, for in-
stance.
Small parts such as the SIM card,
sealing stop, lens ring and lens cap
can be dismantled and swallowed
by small children. The phone must
therefore be stored out of the reach
of small children.
The mains voltage specified on the
power supply unit (V) must not be
exceeded. Otherwise the charging
device may be destroyed.
The power supply must be plugged
into an easily accessible AC mains
power socket when charging the
battery. The only way to turn off the
charging device after charging the
battery is to unplug it.
Do not use a handheld while
driving.
Do not look at the LED (e.g. ac-ti-
vated infrared port, flash LED) with
optical magnifiers because of the
risk of radiation.
This product complies with
IEC/EN 60825-1 2 2Safety of Laser
Products2 for LED Class 1M prod-
ucts; such products are safe under
reasonably foresee-able operating
conditions.
Do not place the phone near to
electromagnetic data carriers such
as credit cards and floppy disks. In-
formation stored on them could be
lost.
You may only open the phone to re-
place the battery (100% mercury-
free) or SIM card. You must not
open the battery under any circum-
stances. All other changes to this
device are strictly prohibited and will
invalidate the guarantee.

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Antenna care
Use only the supplied or an approved re-
placement antenna. Unauthorized anten-
nas, modifications, or attachments 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 efficiently:
• Extend your antenna fully
(if applicable).
• Do not touch the antenna unnecessari-
ly 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.
Important
Please dispose of unwanted batter-
ies and phones as permitted by the
laws in your country.
The phone may cause interference
in the vicinity of TV sets, radios and
PCs.
Use only Siemens original accesso-
ries. This will avoid potential risks to
health or property and ensure com-
pliance with all relevant regulations.
Improper use will invalidate the guarantee!
These safety instructions also apply to Siemens
original accessories.
Product attributes are subject to changes in tech-
nology, design and availability. Siemens reserves
the right to modify products without prior notice.
This cellular phone offers a range of functions, it
can be used in positions other than the head,
such as on the body. In this case, separation dis-
tance of 1cmis required. When a carry case, belt
clip or holder is used for body-worn operation, it
should not contain metal and should position the
device the above-stated distance from your body.
Important
Read this information before using your
wireless handheld phone.
As this mobile phone is equipped with a
fixed (non-retractable) antenna, some
paragraphs in the text below may not be
applicable.

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Driving
Laws pertaining to the use of mobile
phones while driving vary significantly
from state to state and sometimes even
from locality to locality within states. For
example, some areas may allow persons
to use their mobile phones only if they
employ a hands-free device, and some ar-
eas may prohibit the use of cell phones
entirely. Accordingly, Siemens recom-
mends that persons check the laws for
the areas in which they drive or will be
driving. For areas where the use of mo-
bile 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 responsibility;
• Use hands-free operation, if available;
• Pull off the road and park before mak-
ing or answering a call, if driving condi-
tions so require.
For vehicles equipped with air bags
An air bag inflates with great force.
DO NOT place objects, including either in-
stalled 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.
Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is
shielded from radio frequency (RF) sig-
nals. However, certain electronic equip-
ment may not be shielded against the
RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers' Asso-
ciation recommends that a minimum sep-
aration of six inches (6") be maintained
between a handheld wireless phone and
a pacemaker to avoid potential interfer-
ence with the pacemaker. These recom-
mendations are consistent with the inde-
pendent 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 pace-
maker to minimize the potential for
interference;
• should turn the phone OFF immediate-
ly if there is any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless phones may inter-
fere with some hearing aids. In the event
of such interference, you may want to
consult your service provider or your
hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alter-
natives.
Other medical devices
If you use any other personal medical de-
vices, consult the manufacturers of your
devices to determine if they are ade-
quately shielded from external RF energy.
Your physician may be able to assist you
in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facili-
ties when any regulations posted in these
areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or
health care facilities may be using equip-
ment that could be sensitive to external
RF energy.

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Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed
or inadequately shielded electronic sys-
tems in motor vehicles. Check with the
manufacturer or its representative regard-
ing your vehicle. 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 when requested by the airline.
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 opera-
tions, turn your phone OFF when in a
“blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn
off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and in-
structions.
Potentially explosive atmospheres
Turn your phone OFF when in any area
with a potentially explosive atmosphere
and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an ex-
plosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or
even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmos-
phere are often but not always clearly
marked. They include: fueling areas such
as gasoline stations; below deck on boats;
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facili-
ties; 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 pow-
ders; 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 emer-
gency call from the main display screen.
Enter the local emergency number such
as 911 and then press the Akey.
This phone, like any wireless phone, oper-
ates using radio signals, wireless and
landline networks, and user-programm-
ed functions. Because of this, connec-
tions in all conditions cannot be guaran-
teed. Therefore, you should never rely
solely on any wireless phone for essential
communications (for example, medical
emergencies). Remember – to make or
receive any calls, the phone must be
switched on and be used in a service area
that has adequate signal strength. Emer-
gency calls might not 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 attempting 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 emer-
gency calls.
When making an emergency call, remem-
ber to give all of the necessary informa-
tion as accurately as possible. 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
permission to do so.

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Batteries and Chargers
Only use original Siemens batteries
(100% mercury-free) and charging devic-
es. Use of non-Siemens batteries and/or
charging devices may cause explosion re-
sulting in serious injury and/or property
damage. Use original Siemens accessories
in order to avoid possible injury and prop-
erty damage and to ensure compliance
with applicable laws and regulations. Im-
proper use invalidates the warranty.
Battery safety precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric
shock, and to properly dispose of batter-
ies, please read and understand the fol-
lowing instructions. CONTAINS LITHIUM-
ION OR NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.
BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DIS-
POSED OF PROPERLY. DO NOT DISPOSE IN
MUNICIPAL WASTE.
1. Only use the batteries specified for use
with this mobile phone.
2. Do not use batteries of different sizes
or from different manufacturers in this
mobile phone.
3. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire; it
may explode. Dispose of used batteries
and phones in accordance with applica-
ble laws and safety regulations. Do not
expose battery to water. Check with
local codes for special disposal
instructions.
4. Do not open or mutilate the battery.
Doing so may cause damage to the
eyes or skin.
5. Exercise care in handling the battery in
order not to short the battery with con-
ducting materials such as rings, brace-
lets, and keys. The battery or conduct-
ing material may overheat and cause
burns or fire.
6. Charge the battery provided with, or
identified for use with, this product
only in accordance with the instruc-
tions and limitations specified in the
User's Guide. Do not attempt to charge
the battery by any means other than
those specified in the User's Guide.

Overview of the phone
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Overview of the phone
1Display indicators
Signal strength and battery level.
2Soft keys
Press the soft key to call up the function
that is displayed as §Text§ or icon on the
grey fields above the key.
3ACall key
Dial displayed phone number or name,
accept calls. In standby mode: Display the
last calls.
4BOn/Off/End key
• Switched off: press and hold to
switch on.
• During a conversation or in an
application: press briefly to finish.
• In menus: press briefly to go back a
level. Press and hold to return to
standby mode.
• In standby mode: press and hold to
switch off phone.
5 Control key
• In standby mode
FOpen Phonebook.
•During conversation
EStart adjusting the volume then set
volume withG.
6*Press and hold
• In standby mode: switch on/off all sig-
nal tones (except alarm).
• For incoming calls: only switch off ring
tones.
7Press and hold
In standby mode: switch key lock on/off.
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Getting started
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Getting started
Using the SIM card/battery
Your phone's display is delivered with a
protective film. Remove this film before get-
ting started. The service provider supplies
you with a SIM card on which all the im-
portant data for your account is stored. If
the SIM card is credit card-sized, snap out
the smaller segment and trim any rough
edges.
Remove the battery cover upwards 1.
Insert SIM card 2and push it fully into
the locating slot (make sure the angled
corner is in the correct position 3). Then
push the retaining catch over the top of
the SIM card 4.
Insert the battery sideways into the
phone 5, then press downwards 6
until it engages.
To remove, press the retaining tab 7
then lift the battery out.
Insert the battery cover by the tabs at the
bottom 8, then press downwards 9,
until it engages.
Always switch off phone before removing
the battery!
Only 3-V SIM cards are supported. Please
contact your service provider if you have
an older card.
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Switch on/off, PIN entry
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Charge battery
The battery is not fully charged when de-
livered. 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 at least two hours.
Charging time
The charging time is 2 hours. Ambient
temperature of 5 °C to 40 °C (41°F to
104°F) (icon flashes as a warning when
5 °C (9°F) above/below this).
Switch on/off, PIN entry
Switch on/off
Press and hold On/Off/End keyBto
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 display shows a se-
ries of asterisks) If you make a mistake
press §Clear§. Confirm your input with §OK§.
Logging on to the network will take a few
seconds.
First time switching on phone, the time
and date must be set.
Standby mode
When the name of the service provider/
logo appears on the display, the phone is
in standby mode and ready for use.
Press and hold the On/Off/End keyBto
return to standby mode from any menu
option.
Security
The phone and SIM card are protected
against misuse by several security codes.
Keep these confidential numbers in a safe
place where you can access them again if
required.
§Menu§ ¢Setup ¢Security ¢Codes
¢Select a function.
PIN control
The PIN is usually requested each time
the phone is switched on. You can deacti-
vate this feature but you risk unauthor-
ised use of the phone. Some service pro-
viders do not permit deactivation of the
control.
Change PIN
You can change the PIN to any 4–8 digit
number you may find easier to remember.
Change PIN2
(Displayed only if PIN2 is available)
Proceed as with Change PIN.
Change phonecode
You define and enter the phone code
(4–8 digits) when calling a phone code
protected function (e.g. Direct call, p. 12)
for the first time. It is then valid for all
protected functions. If it is entered incor-
rectly three times the phone is locked.
Contact the Siemens Service.
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 serv-
ice provider with the SIM card. If the PUK
(MASTER PIN) has been lost, please con-
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Making a phone call
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Prevent accidental activation
Even if PIN use is deactivated (p. 10) con-
firmation is required to switch on the
phone.
This prevents accidental activation of the
phone, e.g. when you are carrying it in a
bag or when you are travelling in an
aircraft.
After pressing and holding the On/Off/End
keyBselect §OK§ to switch on the phone
or abort the operation with §Cancel§.
Making a phone call
Dialling with number keys
The phone must be switched on (standby
mode). Enter the number (always with
prefix, if necessary with the international
dialling code). Press §Clear§ to clear the last
digit, press and hold to clear the entire
phone number. To dial press theAkey.
End call
Press the End keyBbriefly. Press this key
even if the person on the other end of the
line has hung up first.
Set volume
Use the scroll keyEto start adjusting
the volume during conversation. Set vol-
ume withG.
Redial previous numbers
To redial the phone number last called,
press the Call keyAtwice. To redial other
numbers that were dialled previously,
pick out the required phone number from
the list withG, then pressAto dial.
When a number is busy
For automatically dialling the phone
number for up to 15 minutes at increas-
ing intervals, press §Auto dial§. For phone
ringing when the busy number is free,
press §Call back§ (L). Press §Prompt§ and a
beep will remind you to redial the dis-
payed phone number after 15 minutes.
Accept call
The phone must be switched on (standby
mode). An incoming call will interrupt
any other use of the phone.
Press §Answer§ orA.
If the phone number has been transmitted
by the network, it is displayed. If the number
and the name are stored in the Phonebook,
the corresponding name is displayed in-
stead. If set, an animation can be dis-
played instead of the bell icon.
Reject call
§Reject§ or Bpress briefly.
Held call
Make a new connection during a call with
ymenu§ ¢Hold ¢J(dial new phone
number, also from Phonebook:F). With
§Swap§ you can swap back and forth be-
tween both calls.
Additional costs will be incurred for the
2nd phone connection.
Multi Party b
Make a new connection during a call with
ymenu§ ¢Hold ¢J(dial a new phone
number).
With ymenu§ ¢Multi Party you can join
the held call. Repeat this procedure until
all participants are linked together (up to
5participants).
All calls in the conference are ended si-
multaneously when the End keyBis
pressed.
Additional costs will be incurred for
every additional phone connection.
Call menu
Several functions are only available dur-
ing a call:
ymenu§ ¢Select a function.

Phonebook
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Direct call
The phone can be locked, so it's only pos-
sible to dial a defined number.
Switch on
§Menu§ ¢Setup ¢Security ¢Direct call
Press §Select§ and enter phone code. When
first prompted you define and enter the
phone code (4–8 digits). Please do not for-
get this code! Confirm input with §OK§ and
press §Change§. Select phone number from
the Phonebook (p. 12) or enter a new
one. With §OK§ confirm On.
Use
Press and hold the right soft key>to
dial.
Switch off
Press and hold and enter phone code.
Confirm input with §OK§ and press §Change§.
With §OK§ confirm Off.
Phonebook
New entry
Open Phonebook (in standby mode)
F(select <New entry>) ¢§Select§
¢Activate input fields.
Number: Always enter phone number with
an area dialling code.
Name: Enter first name or surname.
Group: Organise entries in groups, select
with §Change§.
Location: Select location: SIM, Mobile or
Protected SIM.
Record no.: This is automatically assigned
to the entry. Change with §Change§.
Press §Save§ to store the new entry.
Text entry
Press number key repeatedly until the re-
quired letter appears. The cursor advanc-
es after a short delay. Example:
2Press once for a, twice for b etc.
Press and hold to write the
number.
Ä, ä, 1–9 Umlauts and numbers are dis-
played after the relevant letters.
§Clear§ Press briefly to delete the letter
before the cursor, press and hold
to delete the whole word.
GMove the cursor (forwards/back).
Press briefly: Switch between:
abc, Abc, ABC, T9abc, T9Abc,
T9ABC, 123. Status indicator in
the top line of the display.
Press and hold: All input modes
are displayed.
*Press briefly: Select special
characters. Press and hold:
Open input menu.
0Press once/repeatedly:
. , ? ! ’ " 0 - ( ) @ / : _ + ~ &
Press and hold: Writes 0.
1Writes blank. Press twice =
skip line.

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Call/search for an entry
Open PhonebookF, select name by typ-
ing first letter or scroll and dial withA.
Call with record no.
A record number is automatically assigned
to every new entry in the Phonebook.
JEnter record number (in standby
mode) ¢¢A
Edit entry
G¢Select entry ¢§Options§ ¢Edit
¢G(select required input field)
¢Make changes ¢§Save§
Location:
An entry can be moved to different stor-
age locations in the Phonebook.
SIM (standard) ¢
Entries that are stored in the Phonebook
on the SIM card can also be used on a dif-
ferent GSM phone.
Mobile v
Phonebook entries are stored in the
memory of the mobile phone when the
memory of the SIM card is full.
Protected SIM ¡b
Phone numbers can be stored in protect-
ed locations on a special SIM card. A PIN2
is needed for editing (p. 10).
Groups
If there are many Phonebook entries it is
best to assign them to a group, e.g.:
Family, Friends, VIP, Others
A special ring tone can sound and/or a sym-
bol can be displayed if the phone number
of a call is registered in a group.
Select a group
§Menu§ ¢Phonebook ¢<Groups>
¢G(select a group) ¢§View§
All entries of the selected group are
displayed.
Change group assignment
You can assign a Phonebook entry to a
group when you enter it (p. 12).
F¢Select entry ¢§View§ ¢§Edit§
¢G(scroll to group) ¢§Change§
¢Select a new goup ¢§Save§
SMS to group
A memo (SMS) can be sent as a "circular"
to all members of a group. Each SMS is
charged separately!
Open <Groups> in Phonebook menu and
scroll to a group.
§Options§ ¢SMS to group ¢§Select§
¢Compose message ¢A(the group
is displayed) ¢§OK§ ¢A
The SMS is sent to the first recipient.
PressAagain to start the next send oper-
ation. Each send operation must be con-
firmed. Individual recipients may be
skipped.
Call to group b
You can call up to 5 group members one
by one and link them together in a con-
ference (function may need to be enabled
by the service provider).
Open <Groups> in Phonebook menu and
scroll to a group.
§Select§ ¢Select the entries ¢§Change§
(mark/unmark entry) ¢§OK§
The first entry is dialled and the call is put
on hold. ProceedAby calling the next
entry until all marked entries are called.
With §Options§ you can link the calls on
hold in a conference.
Group call tones
You can assign different ringtones to
groups.
§Menu§ ¢Ringtones ¢Group calls
¢Select a group ¢§Select§
¢Select ring tone ¢§Select§

Messages (SMS)
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Messages (SMS)
Read messages
A new message is indicated on the display
with ]. Press the control key on the left
to read the message. Scroll through the
message line by line withG.
Reply menu
§Reply§ Open the reply menu.
Inbox/Outbox
§Menu§ ¢Messages ¢Inbox or Outbox
The list of saved messages is shown.
Compose a message
§Menu§ ¢Messages ¢New SMS
¢Write text ¢A
¢J/ Q(enter phone number or
select from Phonebook) ¢§OK§
The SMS is sent to the service centre for
transmission.
Text menu
§Options§ Open the text menu.
Write text fragments
§Menu§ ¢Messages ¢Predef. texts
¢<New entry> ¢J(write text
fragment) ¢§Save§
Use text fragments
J(write message text) ¢§Options§
¢Insert text ¢G(select text
fragment from the list) ¢§Select§
The text fragment is inserted into the text
to the left of the cursor.
Text entry with T9
T9 deduces the correct word from the in-
dividual key entries by making compari-
sons with an extensive dictionary. Write a
word and finish it without looking at the
display. Simply press the keys where the
relevant letter is located once. If several
options are found in the dictionary the
most probably is displayed first. For fur-
ther options please press the right
softkey.
T9® Text Input is licensed under one or more
of the following:
U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480,
5,945,928 and 6,011,554;
Canadian Pat. No. 1,331,057;
United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B;
Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329;
Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383;
Euro.Pat. No. 0 842 463 (96927260.8)
DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL, PT, ES, SE, GB;
and additional patents are pending worldwide.

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Setup
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Setup
§Menu§ ¢Setup ¢Select a function.
Profiles
Three profiles are standard with default
settings, they can be changed however:
Normal envi., Quiet environ., Noisy environ.
You can set two personal profiles
(<No Title>).
The special profile Aircraft mode cannot be
changed.
Activate
Select default profile or personal profile
¢§Select§.
Change setting
Select profile ¢§Options§ ¢Change sett.
The list of available functions is displayed.
Aircraft mode
The phone will automatically switch off if
you select this profile. Even the alarm
tone is deactivated. An alarm is only
shown on the display. It is not possible to
modify this profile.
Normal operation
The next time you switch on the phone
and return to normal operation the de-
fault profile will be activated.
Display
Language
Set the language of the display text.
"Automatic" will set the language of your
home service provider. Reset to this lan-
guage in standby status:
*# 0 0 0 0 # A
Screensaver
The screensaver shows a picture on the
display as soon as a period that can be set
by you has elapsed. The function is ended
by an incoming call or by pressing any key.
Call setup
Hide ID b
When switched off, the display of the call-
ing party shows your phone number (de-
pendent on service provider). To suppress
this display, you can activate the "Hide ID"
mode.
Call waiting b
If you are registered for this service, you
can check whether it is set and you can
activate/deactivate it with Call waiting.
Minute beep
During the call, you will hear a beep after
each minute as a reminder of the time
elapsed.
Call Forward
You can set the conditions for which calls
are diverted to your mailbox or other
numbers.
Set up call divert (example)
All calls b
All calls are diverted. nis shown in the
top line of the display in standby mode.
Unanswered calls b
Includes Unanswered, Not reachable,
No reply, Busy.
§Select§ ¢Set ¢J(Enter the phone
number to which the call should be
diverted) ¢§OK§
After a short pause, the setting is con-
firmed by the network.
Status check
After a short pause the current informa-
tion is shown.
pCondition set.
oNot set.
Display, if status is unknown
(e.g. on a new SIM card).
Clear all b
All set diversions are cleared.

Setup
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Clock
§Menu§ ¢Setup ¢Clock
¢Select a function.
Security
§Menu§ ¢Setup ¢Security
¢Select a function.
Auto key lock
The keypad is locked automatically if no
key has been pressed for one minute in
standby mode. This prevents the phone
from being used accidentally. However,
you can still be called and you can still
make an emergency call.
Direct call
Only one phone number can be dialled.
Press and hold control key on the right
(p. 12).
This SIM only b
Your phone is prevented from being used
with a different SIM card.
Barrings b
Network barring restricts the use of your
SIM card.
All outgoing: All outgoing calls except
emergency numbers are barred.
Outgo internat: Only national calls can be
made.
Outgo internat. x home barred: International
calls are not permitted, except for calls to
your home country.
All incoming calls: The phone is blocked
from receiving all incoming calls.
When roaming: You do not receive any calls
outside your home network.
Status check: Query the status of your
barrings.
Clear all: Clear all barrings. Password
protected!
Phone identity
The phone identity number (IMEI) is
displayed.
Factory settings
The phone is reset to the default values
(does not apply to SIM card and network
settings).
Alternative input in standby mode:
*# 9 9 9 9 # A
Network
§Menu§ ¢Setup ¢Network
¢Select a function.
Network info
The list of GSM networks currently availa-
ble is displayed.
Auto network selection
If activated, the next network is dialled in
the order of your "preferred networks".
Choose network
The network search is restarted.
Preferred network
Set the service providers you prefer when
you leave your home network.
Fast search
Speed up network reconnection.

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Ringtones
§Menu§ ¢Ringtones ¢Select a function.
Set the tones to match your needs.
Ringer setting
Activate/deactivate the ring tone or re-
duce it to a short beep.
Volume
Set the same volume for all ring tones.
GSet volume.
§OK§ Confirm.
dCalls, Group tones, Other calls:,
Alarm clock, Message tone
The ring tones for the stated types of call/
functions can be set separately.
More tones...
Call screening b
Only calls from numbers that are in the
Phonebook or in a predefined group are
signalled audibly or by silent alert. Other
calls are only displayed.
Key tones
Set acoustic key acknowledge:
Click or Tone or Silent
Minute beep
During the call, you will hear a beep once
a minute as a reminder.
Information tones
Set service and alarm tones.
Alarm clock
Activate/deactivate
§Menu§ ¢Alarm clock
The alarm will ring at the time set by you,
even when the phone is switched off.
§On§/§Off§ Activate/deactivate the alarm.
Setting
Set time for alarm call (hh:mm), then §OK§.
Fast access key
Left soft key
You can assign an important phone
number or function to the left soft key.
For example, Games is assigned to the
softkey. To change this (in standby
mode):
§Games§ Press briefly ¢§Change§
¢Gscroll to the application or Phone
number (select a name from the
Phonebook)¢§Select§ Confirm.
Apply (in standby mode) e.g.:
§Games§ Press and hold.
Speed dialling keys (2 to 9)
You can assign a phone number or func-
tion to each of the keys from 2 to 9
(speed dialling numbers). Number key 1
is reserved for the mailbox.
Set (in standby mode)
J(Key 2–9) ¢Gscroll to the
application or Phone number (select a
name from the Phonebook)¢§Select§
Confirm.
Apply (in standby mode) e.g.
2Press and hold.

Customer Care
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Customer Care
In some countries repair and replace services are
impossible where the products are not sold through
our authorised dealers.
If repair work is necessary, please contact one of
our service centres:
Abu Dhabi .........................................0 26 42 38 00
Argentina .....................................0 80 08 88 98 78
Australia..........................................13 00 66 53 66
Austria.............................................05 17 07 50 04
Bahrain .................................................... 40 42 34
Bangladesh.......................................0 17 52 74 47
Belgium.............................................0 78 15 22 21
Bolivia ...............................................0 21 21 41 14
Bosnia Herzegovina..........................0 33 27 66 49
Brunei ..................................................02 43 08 01
Bulgaria................................................02 73 94 88
Cambodia ............................................12 80 05 00
Canada ........................................1 88 87 77 02 11
Chile..................................................8 00 53 06 62
China ...........................................0 21 23 01 71 88
Colombia....................................01 80 07 00 66 24
Croatia ..............................................0 16 10 53 81
Czech Republic.................................2 33 03 27 27
Denmark ..............................................35 25 86 00
Dubai ................................................0 43 96 64 33
Ecuador ..........................................18 00 10 10 00
Egypt.................................................0 23 33 41 11
Estonia.................................................. 6 30 47 97
Finland ............................................09 22 94 37 00
France.............................................01 56 38 42 00
Germany ......................................0 90 01 00 77 00
Greece ............................................80 11 11 11 16
Hong Kong.......................................... 28 61 11 18
Hungary ..........................................06 14 71 24 44
Iceland .................................................. 5 11 30 00
India .............................22 24 98 70 00 Extn: 70 40
Indonesia .....................................0 21 46 82 60 81
Ireland.............................................18 50 77 72 77
Italy .................................................02 24 36 44 00
Ivory Coast.......................................... 05 02 02 59
Jordan...............................................0 64 39 86 42
Kenya.................................................... 2 72 37 17
Kuwait ................................................... 2 45 41 78
Latvia .................................................... 7 50 11 18
Lebanon.............................................. 01 44 30 43
Libya ...............................................02 13 50 28 82
Lithuania ...........................................8 70 07 07 00
Luxembourg........................................ 43 84 33 99
Macedonia ........................................0 23 13 14 84
Malaysia....................................+ 6 03 77 12 43 04
Malta .......................................+ 35 32 14 94 06 32
Mauritius ............................................... 2 11 62 13
Mexico .......................................01 80 07 11 00 03
Morocco .............................................. 22 66 92 09
Netherlands .................................0 90 03 33 31 00
New Zealand...................................08 00 27 43 63
Nigeria ..............................................0 14 50 05 00
Norway................................................ 22 70 84 00
Oman ....................................................... 79 10 12
Pakistan ..........................................02 15 66 22 00
Paraguay ..........................................8 00 10 20 04
Peru ..................................................0 80 05 24 00
Philippines ........................................0 27 57 11 18
Poland.............................................08 01 30 00 30
Portugal ............................................8 08 20 15 21
Qatar................................................... 04 32 20 10
Romania .........................................02 12 09 99 66
Russia..........................................8 80 02 00 10 10
Saudi Arabia .....................................0 22 26 00 43
Serbia .............................................01 13 07 00 80
Singapore ........................................... 62 27 11 18
We offer fast, individual advice! You have sever-
al options:
Our online support on the Internet:
www.siemens.com/
mobilephonescustomercare
We can be reached any time, any place. You are
given 24 hour support on all aspects of our prod-
ucts. Here you will find an interactive fault-finding
system, a compilation of the most frequently
asked questions and answers, plus user guides
and current software updates to download.
When calling customer service, please have
ready your receipt and the phone identity
number (IMEI, to display press *#06#), the soft-
ware version (to display, press *#06#, then
§Info§) and if available, your Siemens Service
customer number.

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Product data
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Slovak Republic ..............................02 59 68 22 66
Slovenia............................................0 14 74 63 36
South Africa ....................................08 60 10 11 57
Spain.................................................9 02 11 50 61
Sweden.............................................0 87 50 99 11
Switzerland .....................................08 48 21 20 00
Taiwan ............................................02 23 96 10 06
Thailand............................................0 27 22 11 18
Tunisia .................................................71 86 19 02
Turkey..........................................0 21 64 59 98 98
Ukraine ........................................8 80 05 01 00 00
United Arab Emirates........................0 43 66 03 86
United Kingdom ...........................0 87 05 33 44 11
USA .............................................1 88 87 77 02 11
Venezuela....................................0 80 01 00 56 66
Vietnam...........................................84 89 20 24 64
Zimbabwe ............................................04 36 94 24
Product data
Declaration of conformity
Siemens Information and Communication
mobile hereby declares that the phone
described in this user guide is in compli-
ance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of European Di-
rective 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The declara-
tion of conformity (DoC) concerned has
been signed. Please call the company hot-
line if you require a copy of the original
or: www.siemens.com/mobiledocs
Technical data
GSM class: 4 (2 watt)
Frequency range: 880–960 MHz
GSM class: 1 (1 watt)
Frequency range: 1,710–1,880 MHz
Weight: 78 g (2.75 oz)
Dimensions: 101×45×20mm
Li-Ion battery: 650 mAh
Operating temperature: –10 °C to 55 °C
(14°F to 131°F)
Standby time: 60 h to 230 h
Talk time: 90 min to 250 min
SIM card: 3.0 V

Care and maintenance
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Care and maintenance
Your phone has been designed and manufactured
to the highest of standards and should be treated
with great care. The suggestions below will help
you to enjoy your phone for many years.
• Protect your phone from moisture and humidity.
Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain min-
erals that will corrode electronic circuits. Never-
theless, should your phone become wet,
disconnect it immediately from the power sup-
ply to avoid electric shock. Do not place your
phone (even to dry it) on/in a source of heat
such as a microwave oven, oven or radiator.
The phone may become overheated and
possibly explode.
• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty ar-
eas. Its moving parts may be damaged and the
casing may become deformed and discoloured.
• Do not store your phone in hot environments
(e.g. vehicle instrument panel in the summer).
High temperatures can shorten the life of elec-
tronic devices, damage batteries and warp or
melt certain plastics.
• Do not store your phone in cold environments.
When the phone warms up again (to its normal
ambient temperature), moisture can form inside
the phone, which may damage electronic circuit
boards.
• Do not drop, knock or shake your phone. Rough
handling can damage internal circuit boards!
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents,
or strong detergents to clean the phone!
The suggestions given above apply equally to your
phone, battery, charger and all accessories. If any
of these parts is not working properly, obtain fast
and reliable help at our service centres.
Battery quality statement
The capacity of your mobile phone battery will re-
duce each time it is charged/emptied. Storage at
too high or low temperatures will also result in a
graduly capacity loss. As a result the operating
time of your mobile phone may be considerably re-
duced, evan after a rull recharge of the battery.
Regardless of this, the battery has been designed
and manufactured so that it can be recharged and
used for six months after the purchase of your mo-
bile phone. After six months, if the battery is clearly
suffering from loss of performance, we recommend
that your replace it. Please buy only Siemens origi-
nal batteries.
Display quality declaration
For technological reasons, a few small dots with
different colours may appear in the display in ex-
ceptional cases.
Just remember that the appearance of brighter or
darker dots generally does not mean that a fault
has occurred.