Siemens ST55 User manual

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Contents 1
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Safety precautions ..................... 3
Overview of the phone .............. 5
Display symbols (selection) ....... 7
Getting started ........................... 8
Insert SIM card/battery ............. 8
Charge battery ......................... 9
Switch on, off/PIN entry ........... 10
Copy SIM addresses ................ 10
Standby mode ........................ 10
General instructions ................. 11
User guide ............................. 11
Menu controls ........................ 11
Menu speed dialling ............... 12
Codes .................................... 12
Preventing accidental
activation ............................... 13
SIM services ........................... 14
Calling ...................................... 15
Dialling with number keys ...... 15
End call .................................. 15
Set volume ............................. 15
Redial previous numbers ........ 15
If the number is busy .............. 16
Accept call ............................. 16
Reject call .............................. 16
Swapping calls ....................... 17
Multiparty .............................. 18
Call menu .............................. 19
Control codes (DTMF) ............. 19
Text entry .................................20
Text entry without T9 .............20
Text entry with T9 ..................21
Predefined text .......................22
Contacts ....................................23
Create new entry ....................23
Change entry ..........................24
Call .........................................24
Contacts menu .......................24
SIM entries .............................25
Group .....................................26
Records .....................................27
Missed calls ............................27
Calls received .........................27
Calls dialled ............................27
Time/Charge ............................28
Display ...................................28
Charge settings ......................28
Camera .....................................29
Take photos ............................29
My photos ..............................30
Settings ..................................31
Surf & Fun .................................32
Downloads ................................35
SMS ...........................................36
Writing and sending text
Messages (SMS) .....................36
Read new SMS .......................38
Lists .......................................38
Contents
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dex at the
end of this
User Guide

Contents
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SMS setup .............................. 40
MMS ......................................... 41
Writing/sending
MMS Messages ...................... 41
Receive MMS .......................... 42
Lists ....................................... 42
MMS setup ............................. 43
E-mail ....................................... 45
Write new e-mail .................... 45
Receive/read e-mail ................ 45
Email setup ............................ 46
Voice msg./mailbox .................. 48
Cell broadcast .......................... 49
Settings .................................... 50
Audio Settings ........................ 50
Device .................................... 51
During calls ............................ 53
Security ................................. 54
Network ................................. 54
Connectivity ........................... 55
Divert ....................................... 57
Barrings .................................... 59
Closed user group .................... 60
Fast access key ......................... 61
Left soft key ........................... 61
Extras ....................................... 62
General.................................. 62
Organiser ............................... 62
Clock ..................................... 64
Calculation ............................. 65
Voice control .......................... 66
Voice recording ......................67
Customer Care ..........................69
Questions & Answers ................71
Care and maintenance .............74
Product data .............................75
Accessories ...............................76
Battery quality statement ........77
Guarantee certificate (UK) .......78
Guarantee certificate (IRL) .......79
SAR – European Union (RTTE) ...81
SAR – International (ICNIRP) .....83
Index .........................................84

Safety precautions 3
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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
requirements and local
restrictions when using the
phone. For example in
aeroplanes, petrol stations,
hospitals or while driving.
Mobile phones can interfere
with the functioning of medical
devices such as hearing aids
or pacemakers. Keep at least
20 cm/9 inches between phone
and pacemaker. When using
the mobile phone hold it to the
ear which is further away from
the pacemaker. For more
information consult your doctor.
The SIM card may be removed.
Caution! Small parts like this
could be swallowed by young
children.
The mains voltage specified on
the power supply unit (volt) must
not be exceeded. Otherwise the
power supply unit may be
destroyed.
The ringtone (p. 50) and info
tones are reproduced through
the loudspeaker. Do not hold the
phone to your ear when it rings.
Otherwise you risk serious
permanent damage to your
hearing.
Only use original Siemens
batteries (100% mercury-free)
and charging devices.
Otherwise you risk serious
damage to health and property:
The battery could explode, for
instance.
Do not open the phone. Only the
battery (100 % mercury-free) or
SIM card may be changed.
You must not open the battery
under any circumstances.
Any other changes to this device
are strictly prohibited and will
invalidate the operating licence.

Safety precautions
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Important:
Please dispose of unwanted
batteries 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
accessories. This will avoid
potential risks to health or
property and ensure compliance
with all relevant regulations.
Improper use will invalidate the guarantee!

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Overview of
the phone
cIntegrated antenna
Do not interfere with the phone above the
battery cover unnecessarily. This reduces
the signal quality.
dLoudspeaker
eDisplay
fJoystick
In standby mode:
GHold down – voice control.
GPress briefly – voice menu.
HOpen contacts.
FFunction as for soft keys.
COpen menu.
In lists and menus:
IScroll up and down.
DBack a menu level.
E/ CSelect a function.
During a call:
GIncrease volume.
HReduce volume.
DFunction as for left soft key.
E/ COpen call menu.
gMicrophone
hConnection socket
For charger, headset etc.
Note
Your phone's display and the camera lens on the back of the phone are delivered with a
protective film.
Remove this film before getting started.
In rare cases static discharge may cause discoloration at the edges of the display. However
this will disappear within 10 minutes.

Overview of the phone
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cSoft keys
The current functions of these keys are
shown in the bottom line of the display as
§text§/symbol.
dBCall key
Dial phone number/name displayed, take
calls. Show last phone numbers dialled in
standby mode.
eAOn/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.
Hold down to go back to standby mode.
• In standby mode: hold down to switch off
phone.
fInput keys
Numbers, letters.
g*Hold down
• In standby mode: switch all signal tones
on/off (except alarm).
• During call: switch mute on/off.
h#Hold down
In standby mode: switch key lock on/off.
Activating the keypad lock also avoids
connecting to the Internet unintentionally by
double clicking on the joystick.

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Display
symbols
(selection)
Menu symbols
Contacts
Records
SIM services
or
Profiles
Messages
Camera
Internet
Explorer
Organizer
Settings
Display symbols
Signal strength.
Battery charging status,
e.g., 100 %.
All calls are diverted.
Ringer off.
Ringtone only if the caller is stored
in contacts or as a group member.
Alarm clock active.
Key lock active.
Phone numbers/names:
On the SIM card.
On the SIM card (PIN2 protected).
Contacts (in phone).
Text input with T9.
Registered.
Internet online.
Headset active.
Auto answer feature on.
Soft keys
Message received.
Voice message received.
MMS received: logo.
MMS received: ringtone.
MMS received: caller ID.
Missed call.
Missed appointment.
Missed alarm.
Open contacts.
Message memory full.

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.
• Push the catch in the direction of
the arrow n.
• Remove the cover with the
integrated battery o.
• Insert the SIM card in the opening
with the contact area facing
downwards and push gently until it
engages below the holder (make
sure the angled corner is in the
correct position) p.
• Insert the lugs into the openings
q, then press the battery onto the
phone until it clicks into position.
Functions without SIM
Emergency number (SOS)
§SOS§ Press the soft key to make an
emergency call on the network
without a SIM card and without
entering a PIN (not available in
all countries). Only to be used
in real emergencies!
§Menu§ Press soft key. The functions are
displayed.
n
o
Additional information
Please switch off your phone before
removing the battery!
Only 3V SIM cards are supported. Please
contact your service provider if you have an
older card.
SIM card problems ............................p. 71
p
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Charge battery
The battery is not fully charged
when delivered. Plug charger cable
into the bottom of the phone n,
plug the charger cable into a mains
power socket and charge for at least
2.5 hours.
To remove, push the buttons on the
side of the connector in the direction
of the arrows o.
Charging time
An empty battery is fully charged
after about 2.5 hours. Charging is
only possible within a temperature
range of +5 °C to +40 °C. The mains
voltage specified on the power
supply unit must not be exceeded.
Charge icon not visible
If the battery has been discharged
fully the charge icon is not
immediately visible when the
charger is plugged in. It will appear
after up to 2 hours. In this case the
battery is fully charged after 3-4
hours.
Please only use the power supply unit
provided!
Display while in service
Charge level display during
operation (empty-full):
  
A beep sounds when the battery is
nearly empty. The charge level of the
battery is only displayed correctly
after an uninterrupted charging/
discharging cycle. You should
therefore not remove the battery
unnecessarily and where possible not
finish the charging process early.
Operating time
A full battery will deliver up to
140 hours of standby time or
270 minutes of talktime (p. 75).
o
n
o
Additional information
The charger heats up when used for long
periods. This is normal and not dangerous.

Switch on, off/PIN entry
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Switch on,
off/PIN entry Switch on/off
AHold down On/Off/End key
to switch on or off.
Enter PIN
The SIM card can be protected with a
4to8-digitPIN.
JEnter the PIN using the
number keys. The
characters **** appear to
ensure nobody can read
your PIN on the display.
Correct errors with §Clear§.
§OK§ Confirm entry with right
soft key. Logging on to the
network will take a few
seconds.
Signal strength
Strong receive signal.
A weak signal reduces the
call quality and may lead to
loss of the connection.
Change your location.
Copy SIM addresses
You can copy entries from the SIM
card into the phone (contacts).
Please do not interrupt this procedure.
During this time do not accept
incoming calls. Follow instructions in
the display.
You can also copy data from the SIM
card at a later time: Copy all function
(options menu for SIM entries, p. 25).
Standby mode
When the name of the service
provider appears on the display, the
phone is in standby mode and ready for
use.
The right soft key may have different
functions pre-assigned (p. 61).
AHold down the On/Off/End
key to return to standby
mode from any situation.
Additional information
Change PIN ......................................p. 13
Other network (roaming) ................... p. 55
Clear SIM card barring ...................... p. 13

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General
instructions User guide
The following symbols 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 call up messages
and from there call up SMS:
CMMessagesMSMS
This corresponds to:
CFrom standby mode click
on the joystick to open the
menu.
DUse the joystick to select
the menu item "Messages"
and confirm by clicking on
the joystick.
CA further click on the
joystick selects "New SMS".
JEnter numbers or letters.
AOn/Off/End key
BCall key
<> Soft keys
CPress the joystick, e.g., to
call up the menu.
D F E
H I G
Press the joystick in the
direction indicated.
§Select§ Displays a soft-key function.
LFunction depends on the
service provider, special
registration may be
necessary.
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Menu speed dialling
All menu functions are numbered
internally. A function may be
selected directly by entering these
numbers in sequence.
E.g., write new SMS (from standby
mode):
CPress for menu view.
4for Messages
1for SMS
1for New SMS
Codes
The phone and SIM card are
protected against misuse by several
security codes.
CMSettingsMSecurity MCodes
MSelect function.
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
permit deactivating the control.
Keep these confidential numbers in a
safe place where you can access
them again if required.
PIN Protects your SIM card
(personal identification
number).
PIN2 For setting the charge detail
display and to access additional
functions on special SIM cards.
PUK
PUK2 Key code for unlocking 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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§Edit§ Press.
JEnter PIN.
§OK§ Confirm input.
§Edit§ Press.
§OK§ Confirm.
Change PIN
You can change the PIN to any 4 to 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 PIN2 is available).
Proceed as with Change PIN.
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. It is then valid for all
phone-code protected functions.
Following the third unsuccessful
attempt, access to the phone code
and the functions that use it is
denied. If this happens please
contact Siemens Service (p. 69).
Clear SIM card barring
If the PIN is entered incorrectly three
times, the SIM card is barred. Enter
the PUK (MASTER PIN), provided
with the SIM card by your service
provider, according to instructions. If
the PUK (MASTER PIN) has been lost,
please contact your service provider.
Preventing accidental
activation
Even if PIN entry is deactivated,
confirmation is required to switch on
the phone.
This prevents the phone from being
switched on accidentally, e. g.,
when carried in a pocket or whilst
you are on an aircraft.
APress down.
§OK§ Press. The phone switches
on.
L
Additional information
Keylock..............................................p. 52
Further security settings....................p. 54

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SIM services
(optional)
Your service provider may offer
special applications such as mobile
banking, share prices, etc. via the
SIM card. To do this you need an
appropriate SIM card. Where there
are several applications, these are
displayed in a SIM services menu.
With the SIM services menu, your
phone is ready to support future
additions in your service provider's
user package. For further
information, please contact your
service provider.
If your SIM card does not offer this
function, this menu item will be
replaced by the menu item "Audio
Settings" which will give you direct
access to all the audio settings for
your phone (p. 50).
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Calling Dialling with number
keys
The phone must be switched on
(standby mode).
JEnter number (always with
area code, if necessary
with international dialling
code).
§Clear§ A short press clears the last
digit, a long press clears the
entire phone number.
BPress Call key. The
displayed phone number is
dialled.
End call
APress the End key briefly.
The call is ended. Press this
key even if the person on
the other end of the line
has hung up first.
Set volume
IUse the joystick (top/
bottom) to adjust the
volume (only possible
during conversation).
Redial previous numbers
To redial the phone number last
called:
BPress the Call key twice.
To redial other numbers that were
dialled previously:
BPress the Call key once.
IPick out the required
phone number from the
list, then press the ...
B... key.
Additional information
§Save§ Save phone number in contacts/
to SIM card............................... p. 23/p. 25
§Menu§ Call menu............................. p. 19
Microphone off .................................. p. 19
Auto key lock..................................... p. 52
Control codes (DTMF) ...................... p. 19
Voice dialing...................................... p. 66
International dialling codes
In standby mode:
0Hold down until a “+” is
displayed.
§+List§ Press and select country.
Phone number memo
You can use the keypad to enter a phone
number during a conversation. The person
to whom you are speaking can hear these
entries. When the connection has ended
you can save or dial the phone number.

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If the number is busy
If the called number is busy or
cannot be reached because of
network problems several options
are available (depending on the
service provider). An incoming call
or any other use of the phone
interrupts these functions.
Either
Auto redial
§Auto§ Press. The phone number
is automatically dialled ten
times at increasing
time intervals. End with:
AEnd key.
Or
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.
§Answer§ Press.
Or
BPress.
If the phone number has been
transmitted by the network, it is
displayed. If the name is in contacts
the relevant name appears instead.
Reject call
§Reject§ Press. The call will be
diverted if this has been
set previously (p. 57).
Or
APress briefly.
Warning!
Please make sure you have accepted the
call before holding the phone to your ear.
This will avoid damage to your hearing from
loud ringtones!
Additional information
Missed calls.......................................p. 27
Accept call using any key ..................p. 53
Switch off ringtone.............................p. 50

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Swapping calls
Establish a second connection
You can call another number during
a call.
§Hold§ The current call is put on
hold.
JNow dial the new phone
number.
BPress. The number is
dialled.
(Swap) Swap back and forth
between the calls.
End current call
AEnd the current call.
§Return§ You are now connected to
the caller.
Incoming calls during a call
You may need to register for this
service with your service provider
and set your phone accordingly.
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 in addition to
the first
BAccept the waiting call,
putting the current call on
hold to do so. Always
proceed as above to swap
between the two calls.
Reject the waiting call
§Reject§ Reject the waiting call.
Accept the waiting call and end the
current call
AEnd the current call.
§Answer§ Accept new call.
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Multiparty
Call up to 5 parties one by one and
link them together in a multiparty
call. Some of the functions described
may not be supported by your
service provider or may have to be
enabled specially. Once you have
established a connection:
§Hold§ The current call is put on
hold.
/ JNow dial a new number.
When the new connection
is established ...
§Menu§ ... open menu and select
Multiparty. The held calls
are joined for the
multiparty conversation.
Multiparty menu
§Menu§ Open the menu
Join all All held calls are joined for
the multiparty conversation.
Hold all All active calls are held.
Transfer The original call is joined to
the second one. For you,
both calls are now ended.
End all All active calls are ended.
End
AAll calls in the multiparty
conversation are ended
when the End key is
pressed.
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Call menu
The following functions are only
available during a call:
§Menu§ Open menu.
Voice memo
Starts the voice recording.
Mute Switch microphone on/off.
If switched off, the person
on the other end of the
line cannot hear you
(muting).
Loudspeaker
Activate/deactivate.
Volume Adjust volume during a
call.
Multiparty See Multiparty menu above.
Contacts Opens contacts to select a
phone number.
Messages An SMS can be sent
(p. 36).
Control codes (DTMF)
Send control code
You can, for example, enter control
codes (numbers) for remote access
to an automatic answering machine
while another connection exists.
These entries are transmitted
directly as DTMF codes (control
codes).
JEnter DTMF control code.
BSend.
Store in contacts
Store phone numbers and control
codes (DTMF codes) in the same
way as a normal entry.
JEnter phone number.
0Press until a “+” appears in
the display (wait for the
connection to be
established).
JEnter DTMF codes
(numbers).
0If necessary, wait again for
3 seconds at a time for the
receiver to process the
entries safely.
JEnter a name.
Press §Save§.
You may also store just the
DTMF codes (numbers) and then
send them during the call.