switel M500 User manual

Mobile Phone
Operating Instructions
M500

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Operating Instructions 3. . . . . . . . . . . .
Declaration of Conformity 101. . . . . . . .
HAC Hearing Aid Compatible
to M3 / T3 Rating
The M500 Phone has a built in Induction Coil and is
hearing aid compatible.
To ensure optimum benefit, users with hearing aids
may wish to select the T setting on their hearing aids.

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Contents
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1 Safety Information 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Preparing the Telephone 8. . . . . . . . .
3 Key Functions − Overview 16. . . . . . . .
4 Preliminary Information 20. . . . . . . . . .
5 Methods of Entering Data 26. . . . . . . . .
6 Telephoning 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Emergency Call Function 33. . . . . . . . .
8 Emergency Call Function, Examples 36.
9 Starting/Ending the
Emergency Call Function 40. . . . . . .
10 Phone Book 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Call List 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 SMS − Text Messages 49. . . . . . . . . . .
13 Voice Mail 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Services 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Settings 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Menu Structure 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 In Case of Problems 87. . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Technical Facts 91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 SAR Information 95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Maintenance / Guarantee 96. . . . . . . . .
21 Index 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety Information
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1 Safety Information
Please read this operating instruction manual
thoroughly.
Risk of suffocation!
Keep packaging materials and protective foils
out of reach of children.
Intended use
This telephone is designed for use when connected
to a mobile phone network. Any other use is
considered unintended use. Unauthorised
modification or reconstruction is not permitted. Under
no circumstances open the device or complete any
repair work yourself.
Areas of use
Do not use the phone in prohibited areas.
Switch the phone off in the vicinity of medical
equipment (e.g. in hospitals).
Do not use the phone in petrol stations or near
fuels and chemicals.
Inquire by the airline company whether mobile
phones may be used before using the phone in
aircraft.

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General information
Prevent exposure to smoke, dust, vibration,
chemicals, moisture, heat and direct sunlight. The
phone is not waterproof; therefore, keep it dry.
Only use original accessories and batteries.
Never attempt to connect other products.
If you want to connect the phone to another
device, read the manual supplied with that device
with regard to any detailed safety information.
Never attempt to connect incompatible products.
Repairs to this device may only be completed by
qualified service personnel.
All mobile communication equipment is subject to
interference which may impair its performance.
Keep the phone and accessories out of the reach
of children.
The SIM card can be removed. Caution! Small
children can swallow them.
The ringing tone is issued via the loudspeaker.
Take an incoming call first and then hold the
phone to your ear.
This prevents any possible hearing damage.
Only use the phone while driving or riding a
transport vehicle in road traffic when using the
approved hands−free equipment and
appropriately positioned holders. Ensure that no
safety−related functions are interfered with when

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operating the phone. It is essential to observe the
applicable laws and national regulations.
Always maintain a distance of at least 15 cm to
implanted heart pacemakers to prevent any
possible interference. If you have had a
pacemaker implanted, do not carry the phone in a
breast pocket when switched on. Always hold the
phone to the ear furthest away from the
pacemaker during calls.
Switch the phone off immediately if you notice or
suspect any adverse effects.
This phone is hearing aid compatible. If you wear
a hearing aid, however, please contact your
doctor or the hearing aid manufacturer to inquire
about any possible impairments through mobile
communication equipment.
Do not rely on the mobile phone as a safeguard
for emergencies. For a variety of technical
reasons, it is not possible to guarantee a reliable
connection under all circumstances.
Power adapter plug
Attention: Only use the power adapter plug
supplied because other power supplies could
damage the telephone. Ensure access to the
power adapter plug is not obstructed by
furniture or such.

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Rechargeable batteries
Attention: Never throw batteries into a fire.
Only use batteries of the same type.
Disposal
In order to dispose of your device, take it to a
collection point provided by your local public
waste authorities (e.g. recycling centre). The
adjacent symbol indicates that the device must
not be disposed of in normal domestic waste!
According to laws on the disposal of electronic
and electrical devices, owners are obliged to
dispose of old electronic and electrical
devices in a separate waste container.
Batteries must be disposed
of at the point of sale or at the
appropriate collection points
provided by the public waste
authorities.
Packaging materials must be disposed of according
to local regulations.

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Preparing the Telephone
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2 Preparing the Telephone
Safety information
Attention: It is essential to read the Safety
Information in Chapter 1 before starting up.
Checking the package contents
The package contains:
1 mobile phone 1 power adapter plug
1 Li−ion battery 1 operating manual
Please note that the phone is delivered with a
protection film on the lens area that should be
removed before use.
Barcode labels on the phone
The barcode labels contains information on the
phone, such as the serial number, for example. Do
not remove it.
Passwords
This mobile phone provides the option of using
passwords. After activating the passwords,
unauthorised third−parties cannot access the data
stored on the phone. If the option is activated,
access to certain functions, e.g. the phone book, is
only possible after entering the correct password.

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Preparing the Telephone
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PIN & PIN2 codes
The PIN (Personal Identity Number) and PIN2 codes
are 4 to 8−digit numbers. The PIN and PIN2 codes
are given to you, together with the SIM card, by your
network provider.
PUK & PUK2 codes
The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and PUK2
codes are 4 to 8−digit numbers. These are only
necessary if you enter the PIN code for the SIM card
incorrectly three times in succession and the SIM
card is blocked. The PUK and PUK2 codes are given
to you, together with the SIM card, by your network
provider.
Switching the mobile phone off and on
You can switch the mobile phone off to save the
battery.
3 sec. Switch the phone off
3 sec. Switch the phone on

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Installing the SIM card
Risk of swallowing small objects!
The SIM card can be removed.
Small children can swallow them.
The emergency call number 112 can still be
dialled even if there is no SIM card installed.
The number is automatically dialled if the
emergency call switch is activated!
Switch the phone off.
Pay attention that the SIM card is not bent or
scratched. Prevent any contact with water, dirt
or electrical charges.
Slide the mobile phone’s
battery compartment cover
towards the bottom using a
little downward pressure. Lift
the battery compartment
cover off the phone
completely.
If there is already a battery
inside, remove it.
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