Siemens S55 User manual

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Contents 1
See also Index at the end of this User Guide
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Safety precautions ..................... 3
Overview of phone .................... 5
Getting started ........................... 7
Insert SIM card/battery ............. 7
Charge battery ......................... 8
Switch on, off / PIN entry ........... 9
Switching on your phone
for the first time ....................... 9
Standby mode ........................ 10
General instructions ................. 11
User guide ............................. 11
Menu controls ........................ 11
Security .................................... 13
Codes .................................... 13
Prevent accidental activation .. 14
My phone ................................. 15
Calling ...................................... 16
Dialling with number keys ...... 16
End call .................................. 16
Set volume ............................. 16
Redialling ............................... 16
When a number is busy .......... 17
Accept call ............................. 17
Reject call .............................. 18
Handsfree .............................. 18
Hold call ................................. 18
Call waiting/Swap ................... 19
Conference ............................ 20
Babysitter ............................... 21
Phonebook or Addressbook .....22
Phonebook ................................23
<New entry> ..........................23
Call (search for an entry) .........24
Change entry ..........................24
Addressbook .............................26
<New entry> ..........................26
Read/change an entry .............27
Call (search for an entry) .........28
Addressbook menu .................28
Voicedialling ...........................29
Groups ......................................30
Records .....................................31
Durat/charges ...........................32
Organiser ..................................33
Calendar .................................33
Alarm .....................................35
Tasks ......................................37
Notes .....................................38
Missed appointments .............39
Dictating machine ..................40
Time zones .............................41
SMS ...........................................42
Writing and sending
text messages (SMS) ..............42
Picture&Sound .......................43
SMS to group ..........................44
Read SMS ..............................44
Ringtones, icons ... .................45
Lists .......................................45
Archive ...................................46
Contents
See also In-
dex at the end
of this User
Guide

Contents
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See also Index at the end of this User Guide
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MMS ......................................... 47
Writing/sending
MMS messages ...................... 47
Receive/read MMS .................. 50
Lists ....................................... 51
E-mail ....................................... 53
Write/send e-mails .................. 53
Receive e-mail ........................ 54
Read new e-mail .................... 54
Lists ....................................... 55
Message profiles ...................... 57
SMS profile ............................ 57
MMS profile ........................... 58
E-mail profile ......................... 59
Voice mail/mailbox ................... 61
Cell broadcast .......................... 62
Surf & fun ................................. 63
Internet browser (WAP) .......... 63
Games & more ....................... 66
Profiles ..................................... 69
Extras ....................................... 71
Alarm clock ............................ 71
Calculator .............................. 71
Currency converter ................. 72
Stopwatch ............................. 73
Countdown ........................... 74
Camera (Accessories) ............. 74
Voice command ..................... 76
Remote synchronisation ......... 77
SIM services (optional) ........... 78
Fast access key ......................... 79
My menu ...................................81
Filesystem .................................82
Setup ........................................84
Display ...................................84
Audio .....................................86
Keys .......................................88
Mobile ....................................88
Clock ......................................91
Connectivity ...........................92
Security ..................................98
Network ...............................100
Accessories ...........................102
Print via.../Send via .... ............103
Infrared (IrDA) ......................103
Bluetooth™ ..........................104
Text entry ...............................107
Special characters .................107
Input menu ..........................107
Predef. text ...........................108
Display symbols (selection) ....111
Notes A-Z ................................112
Siemens Data Suite .................120
Questions & Answers ..............122
Customer Care ........................125
Specifications / maintenance .126
Accessories .............................127
Guarantee certificate .............129
SAR (European Union) ............130
SAR (international) .................131
Index .......................................132

Safety precautions 3
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Safety
precautions Note for parents
Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use.
Explain the content to your children and the hazards associated with using the phone.
When in a hospital switch off
your phone. Mobile phones can
also interfere with the function-
ing of medical devices such as
hearing aids or pacemakers.
Keep at least 20cm/9 inches be-
tween the phone and pacemak-
er. When using the mobile
phone hold it to the ear which is
furthest away from the pace-
maker. For more information
consult your doctor.
Always use the handsfree kit
(p. 102) with an external anten-
na for calls while driving!
Mobile phones must be
switched off at all times in an air-
craft. To prevent accidental acti-
vation, see (p. 70).
Switch off near petrol stations,
fuel depots, chemical plants or
blasting operations.
Mobile phones can interfere
with the operation of technical
installations.
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.
The ringtone (p. 87), info tones
(p. 87) and handsfree talking are
reproduced through the loud-
speaker. Do not hold the phone
to your ear when it rings or when
you have switched on the hands-
free function (p. 18). You may
risk serious damage to your
hearing.
Do not view the activated infra-
red interface [Class 1 LED
product (classification under
IEC 60825-1)] with an optical
magnifier.
Only use original Siemens bat-
teries (100% mercury-free) and
charging devices. You can risk
damage to the product and your
health.
The phone or battery (100%
mercury-free) must not be
opened under any circumstanc-
es (except to exchange battery
or SIM card). Any other changes
to this device are strictly prohib-
ited, as they will invalidate the
guarantee.

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Please note:
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
accessories as the only way to
avoid possible damage to health
and property is to comply with
the existing regulations.
Improper use invalidates the warranty!

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Overview of
phone
c
cc
cIntegrated antenna
Do not interfere with the phone unnecessarily
above the battery cover. This reduces the sig-
nal strength.
d
dd
dLoudspeaker
e
ee
eDisplay indicators
Signal strength/GPRS available/battery level.
f
ff
fControl key
See next page
g
gg
gInput keys
Numbers, letters
h
hh
hMicrophone
i
ii
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.
j
jj
jDictation key
(in standby mode):
Hold down: record.
Press briefly: play back.
k
kk
kInfrared interface
(IrDA, e.g. for PC/PDA communication with
mobile phone).
l
ll
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
d
dd
dACall key
Dial phone number/name selected, take calls.
Display last calls in standby mode.
e
ee
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).
f
ff
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 a level.
• In standby mode: hold down, to switch off
phone.
g
gg
g*Hold down
• In standby mode: switch all audible signals
on/off (except alarm).
• For incoming calls: only switch off ringtones.
h
hh
h#Hold down
In standby mode: switch key lock on/off.
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Getting
started Insert SIM card/battery
The service provider supplies you
with a SIM card on which all the im-
portant data for your line is stored. If
the SIM card has been delivered in
credit-card size, snap the smaller
segment out and remove any rough
edges.
• 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.
•Toremove,pushdownthe
retaining 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.
Functions with SIM card .............page 119
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Charge battery
The battery is not fully charged
when delivered. Plug charger cable
into the bottom of the phone, plug
power supply unit into a mains pow-
er socket and charge for at least two
hours.
Display when charging is in progress
hDuring charging.
Charging time
An empty battery is fully charged af-
ter about 2 hours. Charging is only
possible within the temperature
range 5 °C to 40 °C. At both 5 °C
above or below, the charge icon
blinks as a warning. The mains volt-
age specified on the power supply
unit must not be exceeded.
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 totallydischarged, 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 opera-
tion (empty-full):
adg
A beep sounds when the battery is
nearly empty. The battery level is on-
ly shown correctly during an unbro-
ken charging/discharging cycle. You
should therefore not remove the bat-
tery unnecessarily and where possible
not finish the loading process early.
Note
The charger heats up when used for long
periods. This is normal and not dangerous.
Performance...............................page 116
Battery quality statement............page 112
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 discolouration at the edges of the display.
However this will disappear within 10 minutes.

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Switch on, 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 a
4-8 digit PIN.
JEnter the PIN using the
number keys. Input is
shown as a series of aster-
isks; if you make a mis-
take, press §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 91).
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 pro-
cedure. During this time do not accept
incoming calls. Follow instructions
on the display.
To copy data on the SIM card at a lat-
er date, highlight entries (page 114)
and copy these with the function
"Copy into R
RR
R" (Phonebook options
menu page 24).
Please enter
your PIN:
* * * *
Clear OK

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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.
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
without entering a PIN (not available
in all countries).
Note
_Signal strength.............. page 116
}SIM services (optional)........ page 78
Change standard index................ page 22
Change PIN ................................. page 13
Other network ............................ page 100
SIM card problems ..................... page 117
Clear SIM card barring ................. page 14
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General
instructions User guide
The following icons are used to
explain operation:
Menu controls
The steps needed to reach a function
are shown in a condensed form in this
user guide, 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.
Press top of control key.
JEnter numbers or letters.
BOn/Off/End key.
ACall key.
DPress control key on the side
indicated.
< > Soft keys
§Menu§ Displays a soft-key function.
LFunction dependent on serv-
ice provider, may require
special registration.
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My menu Select
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§Select§ Press.
Press right soft key to open the
Records submenu.
§Select§ Press.
Press right soft key to open the
Calls missed list.
FScroll to the required en-
try.
Press control key at the bot-
tom to scroll down.
§View§ Press.
Press left soft key to show
phone number with date, time
and number of calls.
pZRecords
My menu Select
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ZRecords
Calls missed
Calls received
Calls dialled
Select
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ZCalls missed
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ZCalls missed
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Security The phone and SIM card are protect-
ed against misuse by several security
codes.
§Menu§KSetupKSecurity
Kthen select function
Codes
PIN control
The PIN is usually requested each
time the phone is switched on. You
can deactivate this feature but you
risk unauthorised use of the phone.
Some service providers do not per-
mit deactivating 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 remember.
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.
Keep these confidential numbers in a
safe place where you can access them
again if required.
PIN Protects your SIM card (person-
al identification number).
PIN2 This is needed to set the charge
detail display and to access ad-
ditional functions requiring spe-
cial SIM cards.
PUK
PUK2 Key code. Used to unlock SIM
cards after the wrong PIN has
been entered repeatedly.
Phone
code Protects your phone. Must
be entered at the first security
setting.

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Chg.phonecode
You define and enter the phone
code (4-8 digits) when you call up a
phone-code protected function for
the first time (e.g. Babysitter
page 21). 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 125).
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 (see
page 13), confirmation is required to
switch on phone.
This prevents the phone from being
switched on accidentally, e. g. when
carried in a pocket or whilst you are
on an aircraft.
BHold down.
§OK Press. The phone switches
on.
§Cancel§ Press or take no action.
The switching-on opera-
tion is broken off.
Note
Screensaver................................. page 84
Key lock ....................................... page 88
Further security settings............... page 98
Please confirm switch on
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My phone Change your phone to match your
personal requirements.
Ring tones
Assign individual ring tones to caller
groups or for special dates
(page 87).
Animations, screensavers,
logos, applications
Adjust your phone in the following
ways to give it a personal touch and
make it just how you want it:
Animations
Choose a start-up and closing anima-
tion (page 85) as well as a personal
greeting (page 85).
Screensaver
Choose an analogue clock or a per-
sonal picture (page 84).
(Provider) logo
Choose a personal picture (display in
standby mode) (page 85).
Background image
Choose your own permanent back-
ground image (page 84).
Applications
Download your own applications
from the Internet.(page 66).
Colour scheme
Choose a colour scheme for the en-
tire service system (page 84).
Where do I get what?
You can order additional ring tones,
logos and screensavers on the Inter-
net and receive them by SMS/MMS:
www.my-siemens.com/ringtones
www.my-siemens.com/logos
www.my-siemens.com/screensaver
www.my-siemens.com/animations
Or you can download them direct
via WAP:
wap.my-siemens.com
Siemens City Portal
Further applications, games and
services for your mobile phone
(e.g. a Photo Logo Composer to
create personal pictures for your
Address Book) can be found at:
www.my-siemens.com/city
The Siemens City Portal also provides
a list of countries in which these
services are available.
My menu
Create your own menu with fre-
quently used functions, phone
numbers or WAP pages (page 81).

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Calling Dialling with number
keys
The phone must be switched on
(standby mode).
JEnter number (always
with area code, if neces-
sary with international di-
alling code).
§Clear§ A short press clears
the last digit, a long press
clears the entire phone
number.
APress the Call key. The dis-
played phone number is
dialled.
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 pos-
sible during a call).
If a car kit is used, its volume setting
will not affect the usual setting on
the phone.
Redialling
To redial the phone number last
called:
APress Call key twice.
To redial other numbers that were
dialled previously:
APress the Call key once.
GSelect required phone
number from list, then
press ...
A... to dial.
Note
Save phone number
(Phonebook.)................................page 23
ºSave phone number
(Addressbook)..............................page 26
§Options§ Call lists.......................page 31
§Hold ...........................................page 18
§;menu§ Call menu ...................page 20
§Divert§ Set divert ........................page 88
§Handsfr.§ Handsfree ..................page 18
Microphone off .............................page 20
Voice dialling ................................page 29
Auto key lock ................................page 88
Phone number transmission off/on
(Hide ID).......................................page 88
International dialling codes.........page 114
Phone number memo.................page 116
Control codes (DTMF)................page 112

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When a number is busy
If the number called is busy or can-
not be reached because of network
problems, several options are availa-
ble (depending on the service pro-
vider). An incoming call or any other
use of the phone interrupts these
functions.
Either
Automatic redial of last number
§Auto dial§ Press. The number is auto-
matically redialled for up
to 15 minutes at increas-
ing intervals. End with:
B End key.
or
Call back
§Call back§ Press. Your phone rings
when the busy number is
free. Press the Call key to
dial the number.
Reminder
§Prompt§ Press. A beep reminds you
to redial the displayed
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.
§Reply§ Press.
or
APress.
The phone number is displayed if
transmitted by the network. If the
caller's name appears in the Phone-
book or Addressbook, this will ap-
pear instead of the number. If set, a
picture can be displayed instead of
the bell icon (page 26).
L
Note
Please make sure you have accepted the
call before holding the phone to your ear.
This will avoid any damage to your hearing
being caused by a loud ringtone.
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Reject call
§Reject§ Press. The call will be di-
verted if this has been set
previously (page 88).
or
BPress briefly.
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.
Hold call
You can call another number during
a call.
§;menu§ Open call menu
Hold The current call is put on
hold..
Now dial the new number
(Phonebook/Addressbook F).
When the new connection is estab-
lished:
§;menu§ Open call menu.
Swap Swap back and forth
between the calls.
Note
 Missed calls..........................page 31
Accept call using any key............. page 88
Switch off ringer ......................... page 117
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Note
Always deactivate "handsfree talking"
before holding the phone to your ear. This
will avoid damage to your hearing.
§;menu§ Call menu ....................page 20
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Call waiting/Swap
You may need to register for this
service with your service provider
and set your phone accordingly
(page 88).
During a call, you may be advised
that there is another call waiting.
You will hear a special tone during
the call. You have the following
options:
Accept the waiting call
§Swap§ Accept the waiting call
and put the current call on
hold. To swap between
the two calls, proceed
as above.
End the current call:
BPress. The following is dis-
played: "Return to call on
hold?"
§Yes§ Return to held call.
or
§No§ The held call is ended.
Reject waiting call
§Reject§ Reject the waiting call.
or
§Divert§ The waiting call is divert-
ed, for example, to mail-
box.
End current call
BEnd the current call.
§Reply§ Accept new call.
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