Siemens Gigaset S56 User manual

Contents 1
This is a short version of the User Guide.
Please find the full version on the CD-ROM.
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Contents 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 ......................... 12
Insert SIM card/battery ........... 12
Charge battery ....................... 13
Switch on, off / PIN entry ......... 14
Switching on your phone for the
first time ................................ 14
General instructions ................. 16
Security .................................... 17
Calling ...................................... 18
Handsfree .............................. 19
Swap ..................................... 20
Conference ............................ 20
Phonebook or Addressbook ..... 21
Phonebook ............................... 22
Addressbook ............................ 23
Voice dialing .......................... 24
Groups ................................... 25
Records ..................................... 26
Organizer ................................. 27
Calendar ................................ 27
Alarm ..................................... 27
Tasks ..................................... 27
Notes ..................................... 27
Dictating machine ..................28
Time zones .............................28
Message lists and profiles ........29
SMS ...........................................30
MMS ..........................................31
E-mail ........................................32
Voice mail/Cell broadcast .........33
Surf & fun .................................34
Internet browser (WAP) ..........34
Games & more ........................35
Profiles ......................................36
Extras ........................................37
Alarm clock ............................37
Calculator ...............................37
Currency converter .................37
Stopwatch ..............................37
Countdown ...........................38
Camera (Accessories) ..............38
Voice command ......................39
Fast access key .........................40
Filesystem .................................41
Setup ........................................42
Print via.../Send via .... ..............49
Infrared (IrDA) ........................49
Bluetooth™ ............................49
Text entry .................................51
Highlighting mode ...................55
Display symbols (selection) ......56
Customer Care ..........................57
This is a short
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User Guide.
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the full version
on the CD-
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Contents
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This is a short version of the User Guide.
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Specifications ........................... 59
Exposure to
radiofrequency signals ........... 59
Technical data ....................... 59
Trademarks ............................ 59
Maintenance ............................ 60
U.S. FDA .................................... 61
FCC/Industry Canada Notice ..... 67
Ten Driving Safety Tips ............ 68
Intellectual Property ................ 70
Battery quality statement ........ 71
Index ........................................ 72

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Safety
precautions
Please note:
Note for parents
Read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use.
Explain to your children the contents and the hazards associated with using the phone.
Do not use mobile phone in hos-
pitals or in the vicinity of medical
devices, such as pacemakers or
hearing aids. Mobile phones may
interfere with the operation of
these devices. Keep a minimum
distance of 8" between pacemak-
er and mobile phone. When us-
ing the mobile phone hold it to the
ear farthest from the pacemaker.
Always use the handsfree kit
(p. 48) with an external antenna
for calls while driving!
Mobile phones must be switched
off at all times in an aircraft. To
prevent accidental activation,
see (p. 36).
Switch off near service stations,
fuel depots, chemical plants or
blasting operations. Mobile
phones can interfere with the
operation of technical installa-
tions.
The ringtone (p. 43), info tones
(p. 43) and handsfree talking are
reproduced through the loud-
speaker. Do not hold the phone
to the ear when it rings or when
you have switched on the hands-
free function (p. 19). Otherwise,
there is a risk of serious lasting
damage to hearing.
Caution! The SIM card may be
removed. Caution! Small parts
could be swallowed by children.
The mains voltage (V) specified
on the power supply unit must not
be exceeded.
. Only use original Siemens batter-
ies (100% mercury-free) and
charging devices. Otherwise,
considerable health risks and
damage to the product cannot be
excluded: the battery could ex-
plode, for instance.
It is recommended that you open
the phone only to replace the bat-
tery (100% mercury-free) or SIM
card. Do not open the battery un-
der any circumstances. Any other
changes to this device may inval-
idate the FCC authorization re-
quired for operation of the unit,
and are strictly prohibited.
Safely dispose of used batteries
and phones according to the le-
gal regulations.
Mobile phones can interfere
with the operation of nearby
TVs, radios or PCs.
Only use original Siemens ac-
cessories to avoid possible
damage to health and property
and to comply with the existing
regulations.
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 are-
as 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 at-
mosphere 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 Akey
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 serv-
ice area that has adequate signal
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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 S56 PHONE MEETS
THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO
WAVES.
Your wireless Siemens S56 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 S56 phone when
tested for use at the ear is 0.89 W/kg,
and when worn on the body, as de-
scribed in this user guide, is
0.65 W/kg. (Body-worn measure-
ments differ among phone models,
depending upon available accesso-
ries and FCC requirements.) While
there may be differences between
the SAR levels of various phones and
at various positions, they all meet
the government requirement for
safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this Siemens S56
phone with all reported SAR levels
evaluated as in compliance with the
FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR in-
formation on this Siemens S56
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-S56.

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For body worn operation, to main-
tain compliance with FCC RF expo-
sure guidelines, use only Siemens
approved accessories. When carry-
ing the phone while it is on, use the
specific Siemens 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 Internet 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
cIntegrated antenna
Do not interfere with the phone above the bat-
tery cover unnecessarily. This reduces the
signal strength.
dLoudspeaker
eDisplay indicators
Signal strength/GPRS available/battery level.
fControl key
See next page
gInput keys
Numbers, letters
hMicrophone
iPlus-Minus key
• During a call:volume loud-quiet.
• In menus, lists and WAP pages: scroll up
and down.
• In standby mode:
ÒPress key briefly: displays current profile.
ÓHold key down: start voice control.
jDictation key
(in standby mode):
Hold down: record.
Press briefly: play back.
kInfrared interface
(IrDA, e.g. for communication between PC/
PDA and mobile phone).
lDevice interface
Connection for charger, headset etc.
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cSoft keys
The current functions of these keys are
displayed in the bottom line of the display
as §text§/icons
dACall key
Dial phone number/name displayed, take
calls. Display last calls in standby mode.
eControl key
In lists and menus:
GScroll up/down.
DSelect function.
CMenu level back.
During a call:
DOpen call menu.
In standby mode:
EVoice command.
FOpen Address/Phonebook.
DOpen menu.
CInfo (e.g. GPRS information).
fBOn/Off/End key
• Switched off: hold down to switch on.
• During a conversation or in an application:
press briefly to finish.
• In menus:press briefly to go back one level.
• In standby mode: hold down to switch off
phone.
g*Hold down
• In standby mode: switch all audible signals
on/off (except alarm).
• For incoming calls: only switch off ringtones.
h#Hold down
In standby mode: switch key lock on/off.
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Getting started
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Getting
started Insert SIM card/battery
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.
• Remove the cover upwards, in
the direction of the arrow n.
• Insert SIM card in the opening
with contacts pointing downwards
and push gently until it engages
(make sure the angled corner is
in the correct position o).
• Insert battery into the phone side-
ways p, then press downwards
q, until it engages.
• To remove, push down the re-
taining flap r, and then lift out
battery.
• Insert cover in the lower edge s,
then press downwards t, until it
engages.
n
o
Note
Always switch off phone before removing
the battery!
Only 3V SIM cards are supported. Please
contact your service provider if you have
an older card.
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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
power socket and charge for at least
two hours.
Display when charging is in progress
hDuring charging.
Charging time
An empty battery is fully charged
after about 2 hours. Charging is only
possible in an ambient temperature
of 41 °F to 104 °F (the charge icon
flashes as a warning when the tem-
perature is 41 °F above/below this
range). The voltage specified on the
power supply unit must not be ex-
ceeded.
To obtain maximum performance
from the battery, it must be fully
charged and then emptied 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 will
appear after two 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
operation (empty-full):
adg
A beep sounds when the battery
is nearly empty. The battery level is
only shown correctly during an un-
broken charging/discharging cycle.
You should therefore not remove the
battery unnecessarily and where possi-
ble not finish the loading process early.
Performance
A full battery will deliver between
60 to 300 hours of standby time or
100 to 360 minutes of talktime.
Note
The charger heats up when used for long
periods. This is normal and not dangerous.
Note
Your phone's display is delivered with a protective film.
Remove this film before getting started.
In rare cases the static discharge may cause discoloration at the edges of the display.
However, this will disappear within 10 minutes.

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Switchon, off
/
PIN entry Activate/deactivate
BHold down On/Off/End key
to switch on or off.
Enter PIN
The SIM card can be protected with
a4-8digitPIN.
JEnter the PIN using the
number keys. Input is
shown as a series of
asterisks; if you make
a mistake, correct
with §Clear§.
§OK§ Confirm entry with right
soft key. Logging on to
the network will take a
few seconds.
Switching on your phone
for the first time
Contrast, time/date
GSet display contrast.
Set time/date (page 45).
Phonebook or Addressbook
You can choose whether you want
to use the Phonebook on the SIM
card or the internal Addressbook
as standard.
You can copy the SIM card Phone-
book to the Addressbook on the
phone. Please do not interrupt this
procedure. During this time, do not
accept incoming calls. Follow instruc-
tions in the display.
To copy data on the SIM card at a
later time, highlight entries
(page 55) and copy these with the
function Copy into R(Phonebook op-
tions menu ).
Please enter
your PIN:
* * * *
Clear OK
Note
Change PIN..................................page 17
Change standard index. ...............page 21
Other network...............................page 47
Clear SIM card barring .................page 17

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Signal strength
<Strong signal.
>A weak signal reduces the
call quality and may lead
to loss of the connection.
Change your location.
Emergency number (SOS)
Only to be used in real emergencies!
By pressing the soft key, §SOS§ you
can make an emergency call on any
network without a SIM card and with-
out entering a PIN (not available in
all countries).
Standby mode
When the name of the service pro-
vider appears on the display, the
phone is in standby mode and ready
for use.
The left soft key may have different
functions pre-assigned.
BPress the On/Off/End key
repeatedly to return to
standby mode from any
situation.
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General instructions
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General
instructions User guide
The following symbols are used to
explain operation:
Menu controls
In the user guide the operational
steps are presented in a shortened
form, e.g. to display call list for
missed calls:
§Menu§KRecordsKCalls missed
This corresponds to:
§Menu§ Open menu.
From standby mode: press
right soft key.
ERecords ZSelect.
§Select§ Press right soft key to open
the Records submenu.
§Select§ Press the right soft key to
open the Calls missed list.
FScroll to the required
entry.
§View§ Press left soft key to dis-
play phone number with
date/time.
JEnter numbers or letters.
BOn/Off/End key.
ACall key.
DPress the control key on the
side indicated.
< > Soft keys
§Menu Displays a soft-key function.
LFunction dependent on ser-
vice provider, may require
special registration.
SMS
My menu Select
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Security The phone and SIM card are protect-
ed against misuse by several security
codes.
§Menu§KSetupKSecurity
Kthen select function.
Security codes
PIN control
The PIN is usually requested each
time the phone is switched on. You
can deactivate this feature, but you
risk unauthorized use of the phone.
Some service providers do not per-
mit deactivation of the control.
§Select§ Press.
JEnter PIN.
§OK§ Confirm input.
§Change§ Press.
§OK§ Confirm.
Change PIN
You can change the PIN to any 4-8
digit number you find easier to re-
member.
JEnter current PIN.
§OK§ Press.
J, §OK§ Enter new PIN.
J, §OK§ Repeat new PIN.
Change PIN2
(display only if PIN 2 is available).
Proceed as with Change PIN.
Chg.phonecode
You define and enter the phone
codes (4-8 digits) when calling up
a phone-code protected function
for the first time. It is then valid for
all phone-code protected functions.
After three incorrect entries the
phone is locked. If this happens,
please contact Siemens Service
(page 57).
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 entry is deactivated,
confirmation is required to switch
on phone. This prevents the phone
from being switched on accidentally,
e.g.
BHold down.
§OK Press. The phone
switches on.
Keep these confidential numbers in a
safe place where you can access them
again if required.

Calling
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Calling Dialing with number keys
The phone must be switched on
(standby mode).
JDial number (always with
prefix, if necessary with
international dialing
code).
§Clear§ A short press clears
the last digit, a long press
clears the entire number.
APress the Call key to dial
the number.
End call
BPress 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
ÒÓUse the left side key to
change volume (only
possible during a call).
If a Car Kit is used, its volume setting
will not affect the usual setting on
the phone.
Redial previous numbers
To redial numbers that were dialed
previously:
APress the Call key once.
GPick out the required
phone number from the
list, then press ...
A... to dial.
When the connection is
busy
Automatic redial of last number
§Auto dial§ The number is auto-
matically dialed for
up to 15 minutes at
increasing intervals.
Or
Call back
§Call back§ your phone rings
when the busy number
is free.
Reminder
§Prompt§ A beep reminds you to re-
dial the displayed phone
number after 15 minutes.
International dialing code
In standby mode, to insert international di-
aling codes from the list:
0Hold down until a "+" is dis-
played. This replaces the first
two digits of the international
dialing code.
§+List§ Press, select country.
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Accept call
The phone must be switched on
(standby mode). An incoming call
will interrupt any other use of the
phone.
§Reply§ or A
If the phone number has been trans-
mitted by the network, it is dis-
played. If the caller's name appears
in the Phonebook or AddressBook,
this will appear instead of the num-
ber. If set, a picture can be displayed
instead of the bell icon.
Reject call
§Reject§ or press Bbriefly.
Handsfree
You can put the phone aside during
a call. You can then hear the caller
via the loudspeaker.
§Handsfr.§ Activate handsfree
talking.
§Yes§ Switch on.
ÒÓUse the left side key to
regulate volume.
§Handsfr.§ Deactivate.
Note
Please make sure you have accepted the
call before holding the phone to your ear.
This will avoid your hearing possibly being
damaged by a loud ringtone.
Note
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Voice dialing................................. page 24
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Always deactivate "handsfree talking"
before holding the phone to your ear. This
will avoid damage to your hearing.
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Swap
• You can call another number
during a call.
§;menu§ Open call menu
Hold Put current call on hold
Now dial the new phone number.
When the new connection is estab-
lished:
§;menu§ Open call menu.
Swap Swap back and forth
between both calls.
• You may be advised during a call
that there is another call waiting.
This function uses a special "call
waiting" tone (page 44).
§Swap§ Accept the waiting call
and put the current call
on hold. To swap be-
tween the two calls
proceed as above.
or
BEnd the current call.
§Reply§ Accept the new call.
Conference
• Call up to 5 parties and link them
together in a conference call.
When the connection is estab-
lished:
§;menu§ Open menu and Hold se-
lect. The current call is put
on hold.
JNow dial a new number.
When the new connec-
tion is established ...
§;menu§ ... open menu and Confer-
ence select. The held call is
joined.
Repeat procedure until all
participants are linked together
(up to 5 participants).
End
BAll calls in the conference
are ended simultaneously
when the End key is
pressed.
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