Siemens Sx1 User manual

Contents 1

See also Index at the end of this User Guide

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Safety precautions ..................... 4

Safety Information ..................... 6

Antenna care ........................... 6

Phone operation ...................... 6

Electronic devices ..................... 7

SAR (Cell Phone Designation) .. 10

Overview of the phone ............ 12

Getting started ......................... 14

Insert SIM card/battery ........... 14

Emergency number (SOS) ...... 15

Charge battery ....................... 15

User guide ............................. 16

Navigation ............................. 16

Menu ..................................... 17

Searching ............................... 17

Switch on, off / PIN entry ......... 18

Standby mode ........................ 18

Security .................................... 19

Making a phone call ................. 20

Dialing with number keys ....... 20

Dialing using Contacts ............ 20

Accept call ............................. 20

End call .................................. 20

Dialing options ....................... 20

Decline call ............................ 21

Call waiting ............................ 21

Conference ............................ 21

Volume control ...................... 23

Handsfree .............................. 23

Writing text .............................. 24

Contacts ................................... 27

Open the Contacts ..................27

Insert SIM card entries ............27

Call an entry ...........................29

View an entry .........................29

Groups ...................................30

Voice dialing ...........................31

Add a ring tone .......................32

Business card ..........................33

Log ............................................34

Recent calls ............................34

Log list ...................................34

Call timers ..............................34

Call costs ................................35

GPRS data counter ..................35

Log options ............................35

Messages ..................................36

Message options .....................36

New messages .......................36

Inbox ......................................39

Viewing a message .................40

View options ..........................40

My folders ..............................41

Mailbox ..................................42

Drafts .....................................43

Sent .......................................43

Outbox ...................................44

Reports ...................................44

Settings ..................................44

SIM messages .........................49

Cell broadcast .........................49

Service commands ..................50

Contents

See also

Index at the

end of this

User Guide

Contents

See also Index at the end of this User Guide

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Index ...................................... 116

Safety precautions

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Safety pre-

cautions NOTE:

Review these operating instructions and

safety precautions carefully before use.

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 mini-

mum distance of 6–8" between

pacemaker and mobile phone.

When using the mobile phone

hold it to the ear farthest from

the pacemaker.

Always use the handsfree kit to

make calls while driving

(p. 104).

Turn off mobile phone while

aboard any aircraft. To prevent

accidental activation.

Do not use mobile phone near

gas stations, fuel depots, chem-

ical plants or blasting opera-

tions. Mobile phones may cause

interference with the operation

of technical installations.

The ring tone and hands-free

speaker are reproduced through

the earpiece. Never hold the

handset to your ear when the

handset is ringing or when using

the hands-free speaker mode.

Serious and permanent damage

could occur to your hearing!

Caution! SIM card may be

removed. Keep out of reach of

children.

Do not exceed the mains volt-

age (V) specified on the power

supply unit.

Do not use an optical magnifier

to look at the activated infrared

interface [Class 1 LED product

(classification as per

IEC 60825-1)].

Only use original Siemens bat-

teries (100% mercury-free) and

charging devices. Use of non-

Siemens batteries and/or charg-

ing devices may cause explo-

sion resulting in serious injury

and/or property damage.

It is recommended that you

open the phone only to replace

the battery (100% mercury-free)

or SIM card. Do not open the

battery under any circum-

stances. Any other changes to

this device may invalidate the

FCC authorization required for

operation of the device, and are

strictly prohibited.

Dispose of used batteries and

phones in accordance with

applicable laws and safety regu-

lations.

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Mobile phones may interfere

with the operation of nearby

TVs, radios or PCs.

For body worn operation, this

mobile phone has been tested

and meets FCC RF exposure

guidelines when used with a

Siemens accessory designated

for this product or when used

with a carry accessory that con-

tains no metal and that positions

the handset at least 0.001 cm

from the body. Use of other

carry accessories may not

ensure compliance with FCC

RF exposure guidelines.

Use original Siemens accesso-

ries in order to avoid possible

injury and property damage and

to ensure compliance with appli-

cable laws and regulations.

Improper use invalidates the warranty!

Changes or modifications to this device not

expressly approved by Siemens may void

your authority to operate the equipment.

Safety Information

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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

you 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 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.

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

areas 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,

Siemens recommends that you

check the laws for the areas in which

you drive or will be driving. For areas

where the use of mobile phones

while driving is permitted, Siemens

encourages you to use your phone

responsibly and to employ a hands-

free device. 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.

• Review the Ten Driving Safety Tips set

forth on p. 112.

Important

Read this information before using

your wireless handheld phone.

As this mobile phone is equipped

with a fixed (non-retractable)

antenna, some paragraphs in the

below text may not be applicable.

Safety Information 7

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For vehicles equipped with

Air Bags

An air bag inflates with great force.

DO NOT place objects, including

either installed or portable wireless

equipment, in the area over the air

bag or in the air bag deployment

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 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 pace-

maker to minimize the potential for interfer-

ence;

• should turn the phone OFF immediately if

there is any reason to suspect that interfer-

ence 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.

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

posted in these areas instruct you to

do so. Hospitals or health care facili-

ties may be using equipment that

could be sensitive to external RF

energy.

Safety Information

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Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly

installed 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

operations, turn your phone OFF

when in a “blasting area” or in areas

posted: “Turn off two-way radio.”

Obey all signs and instructions.

Potentially explosive atmo-

spheres

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

atmosphere are often but not always

clearly marked. They include: fueling

areas such as gasoline stations;

below deck on boats; fuel or chemi-

cal transfer or storage facilities; vehi-

cles 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 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-

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nications (for example, medical

emergencies). Remember - to make

or receive any calls, the phone must

be switched on and be used in a ser-

vice area that has adequate signal

strength. Emergency calls might not

be possible on all wireless phone

networks or when certain network

services or phone features are in use.

Check with local service providers

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 neces-

sary information as accurately as

possible. Remember that your wire-

less 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 (Cell Phone Designation)

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SAR (Cell

Phone

Designation)

RF EXPOSURE /SPECIFIC

ABSORPTION RATE (SAR)

INFORMATION

THIS SIEMENS SX1 PHONE MEETS

THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIRE-

MENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO ELECTRO-

MAGNETIC FIELDS.

Your cell phone is a radio transmitter

and receiver. It is designed and man-

ufactured not to exceed the emission

limits for exposure to radio fre-

quency (RF) energy established by

the Federal Communications Com-

mission (FCC) of the U.S. Govern-

ment and by Health Canada. These

limits are part of comprehensive

guidelines and establish permitted

levels of RF energy for the general

population. The guidelines were

developed and confirmed by inde-

pendent scientific organizations

through periodic and thorough eval-

uation of scientific studies*. The lim-

its include a substantial safety mar-

gin designed to assure the safety of

all persons, regardless of age and

health.

The exposure standard for cell

phones employs a unit of measure-

ment known as the Specific Absorp-

tion Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit

established by the FCC and by Health

Canada is 1.6 W/kg**. Tests for SAR

are conducted using standard oper-

ating positions accepted by the FCC

and by Industry Canada with the

phone transmitting at its highest cer-

tified power level in all tested fre-

quency 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 multiple power levels so

as to use only the power required to

reach the network. In general, the

closer you are to a wireless base sta-

tion, the lower the power output.

Before a phone model is available for

sale to the public, it must be tested

and the manufacturer must certify to

the FCC and Industry Canada that it

does not exceed the limit estab-

lished by each government for safe

exposure. The tests are performed in

positions and locations (e.g., at the

ear and worn on the body), reported

to the FCC and available for review

by Industry Canada. The highest SAR

value for this model phone when

testest for use at the ear is

0.59 W/kg***

and when worn on the body+is

0.46 W/kg***

Additional information on Specific

Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found

on the Cellular Telecommunications

Internet Association (CTIA) web-site

at www.phonefacts.net or the Cana-

dian Wireless Telecommunications

Association (CWTA) website

www.cwta.ca.

SAR information on this Siemens

SX1 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-SX1.

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While there may be differences

between the SAR levels of various

phones and at various positions, all

Siemens products meet the

governmental requirements for safe

RF exposure.

+For body worn operation, this

mobile phone has been tested

and meets FCC RF exposure

guidelines when used with a

Siemens accesory designated for

this product or when used with a

that contains no metal and that

positions the handset at least

1.5cm/0.59in fromthebody.

Use of other carry accessories

may not ensure compliance with

FCC RF exposure guidelines.

* The World Health Organization

(WHO, CH-1211 Geneva 27,

Switzerland), on the basis of the

actual knowledge, does not see

any necessity for special

precautionary measures when

using cell phones.

Further information:

www.who.int/peh-emf,

www.mmfai.org,

www.my-siemens.com.

** averaged over 1 g of tissue.

***SAR values may vary depending

on national requirements and

network bands. SAR information

for different regions can be

found 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

battery cover unnecessarily. This reduces

the signal strength.

dLoudspeaker

eDisplays

Signal strength/GPRS available/ battery

level

fNumber keys

Digits, letters.

gJoystick/Other keys

See next page.

hMicrophone

cInfrared interface

(IrDA, e.g. for communication between PC/

PDA and mobile phone)

dPush-to-talk key

• In standby mode: start voice control,

• In voice control mode: start recording,

• In voice record mode: start recording.

eSnapshot key

• In standby mode:

start snapshot application,

• Snapshot mode: take a photo.

fMultiMediaCard insertion

gDevice interface

Connection for charger, headset etc.

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c#key Hold down

In standby mode: switch key lock on/off.

dSoft keys

The current functions of these keys are

displayed in the lowest display line as text or

icons.

e*key Hold down

In standby mode: Switch on/off the profile

"Silent" (p. 76).

fJoystick

Move the joystick left, right, up down for

navigation on the display.

Press the joystick to open folders or start

applications.

gMenu key

Press to display the main menu. Hold down

to switch between applications (p. 17).

hCall key

Dial displayed phone number or name,

accept calls. In standby mode: display the

last calls.

iOn/Off/End key

Press: end call/function and return to

standby mode.

In menus: one menu level back.

Hold down:

Switch phone on/off. From menus: return to

standby mode.

jShift key

Opens the text menu with editing functions.

In lists: while holding, press/move the

joystick to mark/unmark items.

In edit mode: while holding, press/move the

joystick to mark/unmark characters.

kClear key

Deletes selected items in edit mode or user-

created lists.

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.

• Press the lock nand remove the

lid in the direction indicated by

the arrow o.

• Remove the battery upwards p.

• Insert SIM card in the opening

with contacts pointing downwards.

First push at the phones edge q,

than push gently until it engages

r(make sure the angled corner is

in the correct position).

• Insert battery into phone s.

• Close the lid by reversing the

method described in o.

Note

Always switch off phone before removing

the battery!

Only 3-Volt SIM cards are supported.

Please contact your service provider if you

have an older card.

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Emergency number

(SOS)

Must only be used in real

emergencies!

Switch the phone on and check for

adequate signal strength.

EPress to go to standby if in

a menu or application.

MKey in the emergency

number (e.g. 112 or other

official emergency

numbers).

DPress to call the number.

You can make an emergency call on

any system without a SIM card and

without entering a PIN (not available

in all countries).

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 3 hours. Charging is only

possible in an ambient temperature

of 41 °F to 104 °F (the charge icon

flashes as a warning when the

temperature is 41 °F above/below

this range). The mains voltage

specified on the power supply unit

must not be exceeded.

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.

Note

The charger heats up when used for long

periods. This is normal and not dangerous.

Getting started

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User guide

The following symbols are used to

explain operation:

Navigation

Joystick

Move the cursor in menus, and lists

by moving the joystick to the left,

right, up, and down.

Open selected folders or start

applications by briefly pressing on

the joystick.

MEnter numbers or letters.

EOn/Off/End key.

DCall key.

ABSoft keys.

FShift key.

GClear key.

CMenu key.

KUse joystick for navigation

on display, and for open

folders and applications.

LFunction depends on the

service provider, special

registration may be

necessary.

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In the Menu you can access all main

applications.

CPress the menu key to

display the Menu.

Personalize your Menu

Organize all applications and folders

in any order you like. Select the

required item, then:

OptionsKMove

A check mark is placed beside the

selection. Move with the cursor to

the new position and press OK.

To move items to a folder, select the

required item:

OptionsKMove to folder

A list of available folders is shown as

possible destinations (function is not

shown if there is no folder available).

You can also choose the root level

when moving an item out of a

folder. Select the new location for

the item and press OK.

Menu options

Open, List view, Move, Move to folder,

New folder, Exit.

Switching between

applications

If there is more than one application

running you can switch between

them.

CPress and hold down the

Menu key.

A list with all active applications

appears on the display. Scroll to the

required one and press the joystick

to switch the active one.

Searching

Your phone has one search field for

all purposes. In some applications

this field is visible automatically.

In other cases you may have to

activate it:

OptionsKFind

To search for an item, key in letters

in the search field. The phone starts

searching automatically and shows

the matches for selection. To

optimize the search, key in more

letters. To open the found item,

press the joystick.

Note

If too many applications are open, some

may be closed by the phone to save

memory. Unsaved data will be saved

automatically before an application is

closed.

Switch on, off / PIN entry

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Switch on, off

PIN entry Switch on, off

ETo switch on, hold down

On/Off/End key.

To switch off, hold down

On/Off/End key in standby

mode.

Enter PIN

The SIM card can be protected with a

4-8 digit PIN.

MEnter your PIN code using

the number keys (shown

as a series of asterisks.

If you make a mistake

press G.

BPress OK to confirm the

input. Logging on to the

system will take a few

seconds.

Standby mode

When the name of the service

provider appears at the top of the

display, the phone is in standby mode

and ready for use.

The following indicators are shown

on the display:

Signal strength

_Strong signal.

^A weak signal reduces the call

quality and may lead to loss of

the connection. Change your

location.

Battery charge level

Shows the power of the battery in 7 steps,

e.g.:

dHalf full.

gFull.

Discolored or bright spots may appear on

the display. This is a design-related feature

of the screen.

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Security General

The phone and SIM card are

protected against misuse by several

security codes.

To access code administration:

CKSetupKSettingsKSecurity

KPhone and SIM

KSelect a function:

PIN code request

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.

PIN code

You can change the PIN to any

4-8 digit number you may find easier

to remember.

PIN2 code

(displayed only if PIN 2 is available)

Change PIN2 proceed as with PIN

code.

Security code

You can change the security code to

any number (max. 5 digits). The

default code number is 12345.

If it is entered incorrectly three

times, all applications using this

code are barred. In this case, please

contact Siemens Service (p. 101).

Clear SIM card restriction

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.

Keep these confidential numbers in a

safe place where you can access them

again if required.

code Protects your SIM card

(personal identification

number).

PIN2

code This is needed to set the charge

detail display and to access

additional functions on special

SIM cards.

PUK

PUK2 Key code. Used to unlock SIM

cards after the wrong PIN has

been entered.

Security

code Protects your phone. The

default code number is 12345.

You can change the security

code to any number.

Making a phone call

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Making a

phone call Dialing with number keys

The phone must be switched on

(standby mode).

MEnter the number (always

with prefix).

0Press to set the

international prefix +.

GA short press clears

the last digit, a long press

clears the entire number.

DPress the Call key. The

displayed phone number

is dialed.

Dialing using Contacts

Press the joystick or move it down to

open Contacts (in standby mode)

CKContacts

Select required entry.

DPress the Call key to start

the call.

For further information see p. 29.

Accept call

The phone must be switched on

(standby mode).

DPress.

BPress Answer.

If the phone number has been

transmitted by the system, it is

displayed. If it is stored in the

Addresses, the corresponding name/

picture is displayed.

End call

EPress the End key.

Dialing options

Add to Contacts (Create new, Update

existing), Call, Send (Text message/

Multimedia message).

Note

You can assign a phone number to keys

2 to 9 for shortcut (p. 79).

Note

End an active call even if the person on the

other end of the line has hung up first.

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