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Iridium 9505A Instructions

Iridium 9505A Instructions

Dialing & text messaging instructions
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DIALING & TEXT MESSAGING INSTRUCTIONS FOR IRIDIUM 9505A SATELLITE PHONE
To make or receive a call, and send or receive text
messages:
1.
You must be OUTSIDE with a clear view of the sky
or as much horizon (sky) in view as possible. The
more sky you can see the better your phone will
operate. This is because you are communicating
with low earth orbiting satellites that are
constantly moving from one horizon to other.
2.
Turn ON the phone and register into the satellite
network.
3.
If calling to another Iridium phone, they have must
be logged on to the satellite network.
QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Go outside to a clear area, away from trees or buildings, with
an open view of the sky.
2.
Make sure the antenna is inserted firmly into the back of the
phone. You can double check this by pressing the button at
the top and the antenna pointing down. Then, while still
depressing the top button, push the antenna firmly into the
antenna hole, then let go of the button. The antenna can only
be removed or inserted in this position (straight down). DO
NOT force the antenna into the hole or at any other angle.
3.
Rotate and fully extend the antenna on the phone and make
sure the antenna is pointing as vertical as possible to the sky.
It may depend on which hand you are using.
4.
Hold down the power button until the phone beeps once and
you see the animations on the screen you will be able to
clearly see the antenna signal strength in the upper left hand
corner of the display. (Power button is the red circle button
on the lower left side of the keypad.)
5.
The phone may ask for PIN #, in this case it is 1111.
6.
Wait for the phone to begin "Searching" for a signal and
"Register". This could take time depending on how clear your
view of the sky is. The screen will display "Registered" only
when this comes up, is the phone ready to send and receive
calls/text messages.
7.
To make a free test call from the satellite phone, dial 00- 1-
480-752-5105.
NOTE: Keep the antenna vertical to the sky always for best
signal.
NorthernAxcess Satellite Communications
Using the Satellite Phone Indoors or Inside:
You can use the phone indoors by attaching an
iridium external antenna to it, and the antenna must
be placed outside with a clear view of the sky.
Your Iridium phone is equipped to work
anywhere in the world to call anywhere.
The phone operates using a SIM Card which is
inserted behind the battery. DO NOT REMOVE the
sim card without proper support. The phone will not
operate without an Iridium SIM.
For all Iridium Satellite phone support documents,
you can visit us at
us an email to
request forms.
|
333 H Street, Suite 5007 Chula Vista, CA 91910 | PH: 1-877-299-9931
www.northernaxcess.com
support@northernaxcess.com
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Summary of Contents for Iridium 9505A

  • Page 1 DIALING & TEXT MESSAGING INSTRUCTIONS FOR IRIDIUM 9505A SATELLITE PHONE To make or receive a call, and send or receive text Using the Satellite Phone Indoors or Inside: messages: You can use the phone indoors by attaching an You must be OUTSIDE with a clear view of the sky iridium external antenna to it, and the antenna must or as much horizon (sky) in view as possible.
  • Page 2 TEXT MESSAGING INSTRUCTIONS The Iridium 9505A satellite phone can send & receive text messages. However, the Iridium 9505 model that is similar in appearance to the model 9505a can only receive text messages, unless the proper updated firmware is applied.
  • Page 3 To send a SMS/Text message to an Iridium phone directly from your own Email address or directly from your Cell Phone. Send an email message to 8816 (then the last 8 You can also use this method to send a message digits of the phone) @msg.iridium.com.