Siemens E71 User manual

Table of Contents 1
See also Index at the end of this User Guide
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Legal notices ..................................... 3
Safety precautions ............................ 5
Antenna care ......................................7
Phone operation ................................7
Electronic devices ..............................8
Phone overview ............................... 11
Display symbols .............................. 13
Getting started ................................ 15
Inserting battery/
SIM Card/MicroSD card ................15
Charging the battery .......................16
User guide ........................................18
Standby mode ..................................19
Tabs ...................................................19
Digital Rights Mgmt. (DRM) .........19
Centre key ........................................19
Menu controls ..................................20
Standard functions ..........................20
Security ........................................... 22
PIN, PUK, Phone code ...................22
Text input ....................................... 24
Calling ............................................. 28
Ending a call .....................................28
Setting the volume ...........................28
Accepting a call ................................30
Rejecting a call .................................30
Handsfree .........................................30
Swapping between
2 calls .................................................31
Call options ......................................33
Direct call ......................................... 33
Tone sequences (DTMF) ............... 34
Contacts .......................................... 35
All contacts ...................................... 35
Groups .............................................. 37
Online status ................................... 37
SIM ................................................... 37
Filter ................................................. 38
General functions ........................... 39
Call records ..................................... 41
Dur./charges ................................... 42
Camera ............................................ 43
SMS/MMS ....................................... 45
Writing an SMS .............................. 45
Writing an MMS ............................. 46
Receiving/reading ........................... 48
Draft ................................................. 49
Outbox ............................................. 49
Sent ................................................... 49
Archive ............................................. 49
Templates ........................................ 49
SMS settings .................................... 50
MMS settings .................................. 50
Zoom in ........................................... 51
Emoticons ........................................ 51
Save aft. send ................................... 51
Auto-delete ...................................... 51
E-mail .............................................. 52
Writing/sending ............................. 52
Receiving/reading ........................... 53
Table of
Contents
See also Index
at the end of
this User
Guide

2 Table of Contents
See also Index at the end of this User Guide
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Draft ..................................................54
Outbox ..............................................54
Msg. archive .....................................54
Settings ..............................................54
WAP push ....................................... 56
Chat room
(IMSG) ............................................ 57
Voice mailbox/Mailbox .................. 62
CB services ...................................... 63
Internet ........................................... 64
Settings ........................................... 67
Profiles ..............................................67
Ringtones ..........................................68
Topics ................................................69
Display ..............................................70
Silent alert .........................................71
Connectivity .....................................71
Shortcuts ...........................................75
Forward ............................................76
Call settings ......................................77
Phone settings ..................................78
Clock .................................................81
Security .............................................82
Network ............................................84
Accessories .......................................85
Organizer ........................................ 87
Calendar ...........................................87
Alarm clock ......................................88
Appointments ..................................89
Tasks .................................................91
Notes ................................................ 92
Time zones ...................................... 92
Remote synchronisation ................ 93
Extras .............................................. 95
SIM services (optional) .................. 95
Sound recorder ............................... 95
My applications ............................... 96
Calculator ........................................ 96
Unit converter ................................. 97
Online status ................................... 98
Stopwatch ........................................ 99
Radio ............................................. 101
Media player ................................. 102
My stuff ......................................... 105
Mobile Phone Manager ................ 108
Questions & Answers .................... 111
Customer Care .............................. 115
Care and maintenance .................. 117
Product data .................................. 118
SAR ............................................... 120
U.S. FDA ....................................... 121
FCC/Industry Canada Notice ....... 127
Intellectual property ..................... 128
Ten Driving Safety Tips ................ 129
End user license agreement .......... 131
Accessories .................................... 135
Menu tree ...................................... 137
Index ............................................. 143

3Legal notices
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Legal notices
The mobile phone described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM and GPRS
networks 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.
© 2006 Siemens Communications Inc.
All rights reserved.
Siemens and the E71 model phone are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Siemens 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 com-
panies and products mentioned herein
may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
Disclaimer
The information contained in the User
Guide is written for the E71 phone.
Siemens reserves the right to make chang-
es and improvements to the products and
any of the features of the products de-
scribed in this document without prior
notice. The contents of the user guide are
provided "AS IS". Except as required by
applicable law, no warranties of any kind,
either express or implied, including, but
not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particu-
lar purpose, are made in relation to the ac-
curacy, reliability or contents of this docu-
ment. Siemens reserves the right to revise
the user guide or withdraw it at any time
without prior notice. Under no circum-
stances shall Siemens be responsible for
any loss of data or income or any special,
incidental, 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.

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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
show the minimum and maximum per-
formance that can be expected from the
battery under normal network condi-
tions and with the default settings as set
by the factory. However, playing games
(particularly with the backlight continu-
ously switched on) and listening to music
will shorten the time available for stand-
by and to make and receive telephone
calls. Operation times also vary depend-
ing on network conditions, SIM settings,
charging 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 addi-
tional 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 frequently. Always back up all data and
programs before sending the mobile
phone in for repair.

5Safety 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 le-
gal requirements and local re-
strictions when using the
phone. For example in aero-
planes, petrol stations, hospi-
tals or whilst driving.
Cellular phones can interfere
with the functioning of medi-
cal devices such as hearing
aids or pacemakers. Keep at
least9inches(20cm)between
phone and pacemaker. When
using the cell phone hold it to
the ear which is farthest from
the pacemaker. For more in-
formation consult your doc-
tor.
Small parts such as the SIM
Card, dust cap, lens ring and
lens cap as well as the Micro
SD Card can be dismantled
and swallowed by small chil-
dren. The phone must there-
fore be stored out of the reach
of small children.
Tones, music and handsfree
talking are reproduced through
the loudspeaker. Do not hold
the phone to your ear when it
rings or when you have
switched on the handsfree func-
tion. Otherwise you risk serious
permanent damage to your
hearing.
Only use original batteries
(100 % mercury-free) and –
charging devices. Otherwise
you risk serious damage to
health and property. For in-
stance, the battery may explode.
The mains voltage specified on
the power supply unit (V)
must not be exceeded. Other-
wise the charging device may
be destroyed.
The power supply must be
plugged into an easily accessi-
ble 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.

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Bluetooth®
Your phone has a Bluetooth interface. This
makes it possible to establish a wireless
connection with your phone and a headset,
a car kit or other Bluetooth-enabled
devices.
In order to establish a secure link between
the devices and to prevent a third party
from having access to your phone, you
should observe the following points:
• The initial connection between two devic-
es, what is called "pairing", should take
place in familiar surroundings.
• Both devices must be able to identify
themselves one time by using a pass-
word/PIN. To ensure sufficient security,
you should choose a 16-digit number
combination for a password that would
be difficult to guess (if a PIN has not been
assigned).
Do not place the phone near to
electromagnetic data carriers
such as credit cards and floppy
disks. Information stored on
them could be lost.
You may only open the phone
to replace the battery (100 %
mercury-free) or SIM and
Micro SD Card. You must not
open the battery under any cir-
cumstances. All other changes
to this device are strictly pro-
hibited and will invalidate the
guarantee.
Permanent hearing loss may
occur if you use ear- or head-
phones at high volume.You
can adapt over time to a higher
volume, which may sound
normal but can be damaging
to your hearing. Set your vol-
ume to a safe level. If you expe-
rience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discon-
tinue use of your system.
Please dispose of unwanted
batteries and phones as per-
mitted by the laws in your
country.
The phone may cause interfer-
ence in the vicinity of TV sets,
radios and PCs.
Use only original accessories.
This will avoid potential risks
to health or property and en-
sure compliance with all rele-
vant regulations.
Improper use will invalidate the guaran-
tee! These safety instructions also apply
to original accessories.
Product attributes are subject to changes
in technology, design and availability.
BenQ reserves the right to modify prod-
ucts without prior notice.
This cellular phone offers a range of func-
tions, it can be used in positions other
than the head, such as on the body. In this
case, separation distance of 2.0 cm is re-
quired. When a carry case, belt clip or
holder is used for body-worn operation, it
should not contain metal and should po-
sition the device the above-stated dis-
tance from your body.

7Safety precautions
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• An automatic connection acceptance
("connection without confirmation")
should only be used in exceptional cases.
• In general, only trustworthy devices
should be linked in order to minimise se-
curity risks.
• You should restrict the "visibility" of your
phone if possible. This will make it much
more difficult for unknown devices to
establish a connection with your phone.
To do this, in the Bluetooth menu, set the
option Visib.to others from Always
visible to Not visible (page 73).
• The name of your phone is transmitted in
a Bluetooth connection. The factory de-
fault is the "Bluetooth ID". The first time
Bluetooth is activated, or later in the
Bluetooth menu, you can change this
name (My BT name, page 73).
• If Bluetooth is not needed, this function
should be deactivated.
Before using Bluetooth accessories, or a
mobile phone inside a vehicle, check the ve-
hicle user guide for any limitations on the
use of these products.
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 tel-
ephone 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 unnecessarily
when the phone is in use. Contact with the
antenna affects call quality and may cause
the phone to operate at a higher power
level than otherwise needed.
Important
Read this information before using your
wireless handheld phone.
As this mobile phone is equipped with a
fixed (non-retractable) antenna, some par-
agraphs in the text below may not be appli-
cable.

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Driving
Laws pertaining to the use of mobilephones
while driving vary significantly from state
to state and sometimes 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 de-
vice, and some areas mayprohibit theuse of
cell phones entirely. Accordingly, BenQ
recommends that persons check the laws
for the areas in which they drive or will be
driving. For areas where the use of mobile
phones while driving is permitted, BenQ
encourages persons to use their phones re-
sponsibly and to employ hands-free devic-
es. 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 making
or answering a call, if driving conditions
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 de-
ployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equip-
ment is improperly installed and the air bag
inflates, serious injury could result.
Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is
shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
However, certain electronic equipment
may not be shielded against the RF signals
from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers' Asso-
ciation recommends that a minimum sepa-
ration 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 independent
research by and recommendations of Wire-
less Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers
• should ALWAYS keep the phone more
than six inches from their pacemaker
when the phone is turned ON;
• should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket;
• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker
to minimize the potential for interference;
• should turn the phone OFF immediately
if there is any reason to suspect that inter-
ference is taking place.
Hearing aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere
with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult your
service provider or your hearing aid manu-
facturer to discuss alternatives.

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Other medical devices
If you use any other personal medical devic-
es, consult the manufacturers of your devic-
es to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in ob-
taining 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.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed
or inadequately shielded electronic systems
in motor vehicles. Check with the manufac-
turer or its representative regarding your
vehicle. You should also consult the manu-
facturer 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 “blast-
ing area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-
way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
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 explosion 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 facilities; ve-
hicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such
as propane or butane); areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, 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 emer-
gency call from the main display screen.
Enter the local emergency number such as
911 and then press the Akey.

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This phone, like any wireless phone, oper-
ates using radio signals, wireless and land-
line networks, and user-programmed
functions. Because of this, connections in
all conditions cannot be guaranteed. There-
fore, you should never rely solely on any
wireless phone for essential communica-
tions (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. Emergency calls might not be pos-
sible on all wireless phone networks or
when certain network services or phone
features are in use. Check with local service
providers regarding 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
emergency calls.
When making an emergency call, remember
to give all of the necessary information as ac-
curately 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.
Batteries and Chargers
Only use original batteries (100% mercury-
free) and charging devices. Use of non-orig-
inal batteries and/or charging devices may
cause explosion resulting in serious injury
and/or property damage. Use original ac-
cessories in order to avoid possible injury
and property damage and to ensure compli-
ance with applicable laws and regulations.
Improper use invalidates the warranty.
Battery safety precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric
shock, and to properly dispose of batteries,
please read and understand the following
instructions. CONTAINS LITHIUM-ION
OR NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BAT-
TERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED 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 conducting
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 instructions 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.

11Phone overview
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Phone overview
1Softkeys
The current functions of these keys are
shown as §text§/symbols (e.g. p).
2ACall key
Dial displayed/highlighted phone
numbers/names, accept calls. In
standby mode, show last phone
numbers dialled.
3BOn/Off/End key
• Switched off: press and hold to
switch on.
• In standby mode: press and hold to
switch off. Press briefly: switch-off
menu.
• During a conversation or in an
application: press briefly to end and
return to standby mode.
• In menus: return to standby mode.
4Centre key
íPress the centre key to open the
main menu and to start an ap-
plication or function (page 20).
5Navigation keys
In standby mode/during conversation:
GStart Profiles (page 67).
HOpen contacts.
EOpen inbox.
DStart the camera.
In lists, messages and menus:
IScroll upwards/downwards.
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1Loudspeaker
2Standby indicator LED
The LED indicates the occurrence of
several states or events on the phone
(page 19).
3Status indicator line
4[/ \Volume control
5*Ringtone
•Pressandhold in standby mode:
switch all acoustic signals on/off
(except alarm clock).
•Pressandhold during incoming call:
switch off ringtone for this call only.
6#Key lock
Press and hold in standby mode:
activate/deactivate key lock.
7Plug socket
8Camera lens
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13Display symbols
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Display symbols
Display symbols (selection)
áSignal strength
àCharging
ÞBattery charge level, e.g. 50 %
LContacts
PCall records
OInternet/
Service provider portal
WGames
QOrganizer
MMessages
RCamera
SExtras
VMedia player
NMy stuff
jRadio
TSettings
ÇAll calls are diverted
½Ringer (beep) off
¹Alarm set
ÄKeypad locked
T9Abc Text input with T9
£GPRS activated
²Browser is sending data
³Internet connection via GPRS
´No connection (Internet)
©Bluetooth visible to others
ªBluetooth headset
Events (selection)
åSIM Card memory full
æMMS memory full
çPhone memory full
¿Inbox
Memory assistant

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Message symbols (selection)
mUnread
nRead
oDraft
pSent
qSMS/MMS not sent
rMMS notification received
MMS with DRM contents
vE-mail with attachment
Camera symbols
ÚZoom factor
ÛWhite balance

15Getting started
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Getting started
Inserting battery/
SIM Card/MicroSD card
The service provider supplies you with a
SIM Card on which all the important
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. Please follow
the instructions in the diagrams
when inserting SIM Card, MicroSD
card (optional) and battery.
Insert SIM Card
Ensure that the cut-off corner is in the
correct position.
Insert MicroSD card (optional)
Your phone's display is
covered with a
protective film. Remove
this before using the
phone. In rare cases
static discharge can
cause temporary
discolouration in the
display. However, this
will disappear within
approx. 10 minutes.
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Insert battery
Close battery cover
Place the battery cover on the phone
slightly off centre 1and then slide it
until it clicks into place 2.
Remove battery cover
To remove the battery cover, lift it up 1
and slide it off the phone 2.
Charging the battery
Charging
The battery is not fully charged when de-
livered. Plug the charger cable into the side
of the phone, plug the power supply unit
into a mains power socket and charge
for at least two hours (for charging
via USB, see page 86). Do not interrupt
the charging procedure prematurely.
àDisplay when charging is in
progress.
Charging time
An empty battery is fully charged
after about 2 hours. Charging is only
possible within a temperature range of
+5 °C to +40 °C (+41°F to +104°F). If the
temperature rises/falls 5°C above/below
this, i.e drops to 32°F or rises to 113°F,
the charge symbol flashes a warning. The
mains voltage specified on the power
supply unit must not be exceeded.
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Additional information
Please switch off your phone before
removing the battery!
3 volt SIM Cards are supported. Please
contact your service provider if you have a
different card.

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Operating time
The operating time depends upon the
respective network conditions and con-
ditions of use. Extreme temperatures
considerably reduce the phone’s stand-
by time. You should therefore avoid
the leaving the phone in the sun or on a
radiator (talktime, standby time see
page 119).
Charge icon not visible
If the battery has been discharged fully,
the charge icon is not immediately visi-
ble when the power supply is plugged in.
It will appear after up to two hours.
In this case the battery is fully charged
after 3 to 4 hours.
Only use the plug-in power supply unit
included in delivery!
Display during operation
Charge level display during operation
(empty–full):
ÝÞß
A beep sounds when the battery is near-
ly empty. The charge level of the battery
is only displayed correctly rafter an un-
interrupted charging/discharging cycle.
You should therefore not remove the
battery unnecessarily and where possi-
ble not terminate the charging process
before completion.
Switching on/off, PIN
entry
Switching on/off
BPress and hold the On/
Off/End key. Press briefly to
open the "Switch off menu".
Entering the PIN
The SIM Card can be protected with
a4-to8-digitPIN.
JEnter the PIN using the
number keys. The charac-
ters **** appear in the dis-
play to ensure nobody can
read your PIN. Correct
with ].
§OK§ Press the left softkey to con-
firm. Logging on to the net-
work will take a few seconds.
Additional information
The power supply unit heats up when used
for long periods. This is normal and not
dangerous.
If the battery is removed for longer than
30 seconds, the clock must be reset.
Additional information
Changing the PIN.......................... page 22
Clearing SIM Card barring........... page 23

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Emergency number (SOS)
Only to be used in real emergencies!
By pressing the left softkey §SOS§ you can
make an emergency call on any network
without a SIM Card and without enter-
ing a PIN (not available in all countries).
Switching your phone on
for the first time
Time/date
Set the clock correctly once when
getting started (see also page 20).
ìConfirm.
ñStart entry.
JFirst enter the date
(day/ month/year), then the
time (24 hours, including
seconds).
ìConfirm. The time and date
are updated.
Time zones
FSelect the correct time zone.
ISelect the city in the desired
time zone.
ìConfirm.
General instructions
User guide
The following symbols are used to
explain operation:
Receiving signal
áStrong receiving signal.
âA weak signal reduces the
call quality and may lead to
loss of the connection.
Change your location.
JEnter numbers, letters.
BOn/Off/End key
ACall key
< >Softkeys
§Menu§ Displays a soft-key
function.
íPress the centre key,
for example, to call up
the menu.
DFE
HIG
Press the navigation key
on the side marked with
atriangle.
=Function dependent on
the service provider.

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Standby mode
The phone is in standby mode and
is ready for use when the name of
the service provider appears on the
display.
BPress the On/Off/End key
to return to standby mode
from any situation.
Standby indicator LED (page 12) indi-
cates that the phone is still on, when the
phone display is switched off. To switch
off the LED, change from Energy saving
to different screensaver style (page 70).
Tabs
The handy tabs offer you fast access to
information and functions.
FSwitch between the
individual tabs.
If an input field is activated on a tab, it is
only possible to navigate within the field
using the navigation key.
Digital Rights Mgmt.
(DRM)
Remember that your phone has Digital
Rights Management. The use of down-
loaded pictures, sounds or applications
can be restricted by the suppliers,
e.g. copy protection, use for a limited
period of time only, number of times
it can be used etc.
Centre key
The symbol in the centre of the lower
line of the display shows the current
function when the centre key is pressed.
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íMain menu ýSend
ìOK, confirm öView
ñChange ûSave
ðCall òPlay
ü
Edit ôRecord
÷Insert óPause
úOptions õStop
ùCamera øZoom

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Main menu
The applications are shown with
symbols in the main menu:
íCall up from standby mode
using the centre key.
F/ISelect application with the
navigation key.
ìStart application.
Main menu options
§Options§ Open menu.
Menu controls
The steps needed to reach a function are
shown in a condensed form in the user
guide, e.g. to display the record of
missed calls in condensed form:
í¢P¢Calls dialed
This comprises the following steps:
íPressing the centre key
opens the main menu
in standby mode.
GSelect the record
application P.
ìConfirm with the
centre key.
HSelect the function Calls
dialed.
ìConfirm with the
centre key.
Standard functions
Functions which appear repeatedly in
the options menu are listed here.
§Options§ Open menu.
Search List output of the menu.
You can use the search
option to directly access
any menu item just by
browsing for the keyword.
My menu Create your own menu
with frequently used func-
tions, phone numbers or
Internet pages. The list of
20 entries is preset. You
can, however, change it
as you wish.
Shortcuts You can assign a function
to the right softkey, naviga-
tion keys and number
keys (page 75).
Lighting Set display light
brighter/darker.
Edit Open the entry to edit.
View Display entry.
Delete Delete entry.
New entry Create new entry.
SendöSelect transmission service
and medium for sending.