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Safety precautions ..................... 3
Safety Information ..................... 4
Antenna care ........................... 4
Phone operation ...................... 4
Electronic devices ..................... 5
Overview of the phone ............ 10
Getting started ......................... 12
Charge battery ....................... 13
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General instructions ................. 16
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Security .................................... 17
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Calling ...................................... 18
Handsfree .............................. 19
Swap ..................................... 20
Conference ............................ 20
Phonebook ............................... 22
Addressbook ............................ 23
Voice dialing .......................... 24
Groups ................................... 25
Records ..................................... 26
Organizer ................................. 27
Calendar ................................ 27
Alarm ..................................... 27
Tasks ..................................... 27
Notes ..................................... 27
Contents
This is a short version of the User Guide.
Please find the full version on the CD-ROM.
Dictating machine ..................28
Time zones .............................28
SMS ...........................................30
MMS ..........................................31
E-mail ........................................32
Surf & fun .................................34
Games & more ........................35
Profiles ......................................36
Extras ........................................37
Alarm clock ............................37
Calculator ...............................37
Currency converter .................37
Stopwatch ..............................37
Countdown ...........................38
Camera (Accessories) ..............38
Voice command ......................39
Fast access key .........................40
Filesystem .................................41
Setup ........................................42
Print via.../Send via .... ..............49
Infrared (IrDA) ........................49
Bluetooth™ ............................49
Text entry .................................51
Highlighting mode ...................55
Customer Care ..........................57
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 16:42) Contents Safety precautions ..... 3 Dictating machine ....28 ents Time zones ......28 Safety Information ..... 4 Antenna care ......4 Message lists and profiles ..29 Phone operation ...... 4 SMS ...........30 Electronic devices ..... 5 MMS ..........31...
  • Page 2 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 16:42) Contents Specifications ......59 Exposure to radiofrequency signals ... 59 Technical data ....... 59 Trademarks ......59 Maintenance ......60 U.S. FDA ........61 FCC/Industry Canada Notice ..67 Ten Driving Safety Tips .... 68 Intellectual Property ....
  • Page 3: Ents Safety Precautions

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 16:31) Safety precautions Note for parents autions Read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain to your children the contents and the hazards associated with using the phone. Do not use mobile phone in hos-...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 16:31) Safety Information Driving ty Infor- Important Read this information before using Laws pertaining to the use of mobile your wireless handheld phone. phones while driving vary signifi- cantly from state-to-state and some- As this mobile phone is equipped...
  • Page 5: Electronic Devices

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 16:31) Safety Information For vehicles equipped with Air Persons with pacemakers: Bags • should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their An air bag inflates with great force. pacemaker when the phone is DO NOT place objects, including ei- turned ON;...
  • Page 6 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 16:31) Safety Information Vehicles could cause an explosion or fire re- sulting in bodily injury or even RF signals may affect improperly in- death. stalled or inadequately shielded Areas with a potentially explosive at- electronic systems in motor vehicles.
  • Page 7 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 16:31) Safety Information be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers re- garding their network features. Always make certain that your phone is properly charged before at- tempting any emergency calls.
  • Page 8: Sar (Specific Absorption Rate)

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (9. December 2002, 15:00) SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) THIS SIEMENS S56 PHONE MEETS tiple power levels so as to use only THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIRE- the power required to reach the net- ecific MENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO work.
  • Page 9 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (9. December 2002, 15:00) SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) For body worn operation, to main- tain compliance with FCC RF expo- sure guidelines, use only Siemens approved accessories. When carry- ing the phone while it is on, use the specific Siemens belt clip that has been tested for compliance.
  • Page 10: Overview Of The Phone

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:20) Overview of the phone rview of Integrated antenna phone Do not interfere with the phone above the bat- tery cover unnecessarily. This reduces the signal strength. Loudspeaker ª Display indicators Service provider 11/05/2002 12:30 Signal strength/GPRS available/battery level.
  • Page 11 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:20) Overview of the phone Soft keys The current functions of these keys are displayed in the bottom line of the display as §text§/icons Call key ª Dial phone number/name displayed, take calls. Display last calls in standby mode.
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:46) Getting started Insert SIM card/battery • Insert battery into the phone side- ways , then press downwards The service provider supplies you , until it engages. with a SIM card on which all the important data for your line is stored.
  • Page 13: Charge Battery

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:46) Getting started Charge battery Charge icon not visible If the battery is totally discharged, The battery is not fully charged no charge icon is displayed when when delivered. Plug in the charger the charger is plugged in. It will cable at the bottom of the phone, appear after two hours at most.
  • Page 14: Switch On, Off / Pin Entry

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:46) Switch on, off / PIN entry Activate/deactivate Switching on your phone ch on, off N entry for the first time Hold down On/Off/End key to switch on or off. Contrast, time/date Enter PIN Set display contrast.
  • Page 15 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:46) Switch on, off / PIN entry Standby mode Signal strength < Strong signal. > A weak signal reduces the call quality and may lead Service provider to loss of the connection. Change your location.
  • Page 16: General Instructions

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:46) General instructions User guide eral This corresponds to: ructions Open menu. §Menu§ The following symbols are used to explain operation: From standby mode: press right soft key. Enter numbers or letters. É On/Off/End key.
  • Page 17: Security

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:46) Security Change PIN2 urity The phone and SIM card are protect- ed against misuse by several security (display only if PIN 2 is available). codes. Proceed as with Change PIN. Keep these confidential numbers in a Chg.phonecode...
  • Page 18: Calling

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:47) Calling Dialing with number keys Redial previous numbers The phone must be switched on To redial numbers that were dialed (standby mode). previously: Dial number (always with Press the Call key once. prefix, if necessary with...
  • Page 19: Handsfree

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:47) Calling Accept call Reject call The phone must be switched on or press §Reject§ briefly. (standby mode). An incoming call will interrupt any other use of the Handsfree phone. You can put the phone aside during §Reply§...
  • Page 20: Swap

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:47) Calling Swap Conference • You can call another number • Call up to 5 parties and link them during a call. together in a conference call. When the connection is estab- §; menu§...
  • Page 21: Phonebook Or Addressbook

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Phonebook or Addressbook nebook Phonebook/Addressbook Phonebook/Addressbook §Menu§ §Menu§ (Standard directory) Businesscard Select function. If no business card has been created ressbook yet, you will be asked for your input. Show entries Move from field to field to put in your details.
  • Page 22: Phonebook

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Phonebook Call (search for an entry) nebook Entries in the Phonebook (on the SIM card) are managed separately from Open Phonebook and se- those in the Addressbook. lect name. <New entry> Number is dialed.
  • Page 23: Addressbook

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:30) Addressbook ressbookThe Addressbook can store up to Bitmap 500 entries that are managed in Assign a picture to an §Select§ the phone memory. Addressbook entry. It is displayed if you are called <New entry>...
  • Page 24: Voice Dialing

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:30) Addressbook Change/read entry Voice dialing Open Addressbook (in Dial numbers by voice command. Up standby mode). to 20 recorded names for voice dial- ing or voice commands (page 39) Select required entry. can be saved on the mobile (not on the SIM card).
  • Page 25: Groups

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:30) Addressbook Apply voice dialing Select. Ó §Options§ Open menu. Long press on bottom of left side key (in standby Rename group mode). Select and give group a name. Now say the name. The number is dialed.
  • Page 26: Records

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:20) Records Durat/charges ords Your phone stores the phone num- bers of calls for convenient redialing. You can display the charges and the Records §Menu§ duration of calls and set a unit limit Press.
  • Page 27: Organizer

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:31) Organizer anizer Organizer §Menu§ Note Select function. An alarm sounds even when the phone is The organizer provides you with a switched off. To deactivate it, press any calendar with monthly, weekly and key.
  • Page 28: Dictating Machine

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:31) Organizer Dictating machine Save Releasing the dictation key for long- Use the dictating machine to record er than 10 seconds will finish the short voice memos. recording. Note End recording. §Stop§ The use of this feature may be subject to Recording is automatical- restrictions under criminal law.
  • Page 29: Message Lists And Profiles

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Message lists and profiles Sent sage lists With your mobile phone, you can send and receive messages via SMS, profiles §Menu§ Messages Sent MMS and e-mail. Message type §Menu§ Messages The list of sent messages is Select message type.
  • Page 30: Sms

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Archive You can transmit and receive very long messages (up to 760 charac- §Menu§ Messages SMS-Archive ters) on your phone: these are auto- matically composed from several The list of SMS messages stored in "normal"...
  • Page 31: Mms

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) The Multimedia Messaging Service Select priority: enables you to send texts, pictures Low, Medium, High (also photos) and sounds in a com- Delivery time: Yes/No bined message to another mobile If required, append busi- phone or to an e-mail address.
  • Page 32: E-Mail

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) E-mail Receive e-mail Your phone has its own e-mail client. You can use it to create and receive §Menu§ Messages Inbox e-mails. Receive e-mail Write/send e-mails Before an e-mail can be read, it must be retrieved from the server.
  • Page 33: Voice Mail/Cell Broadcast

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Voice mail/Cell broadcast Voice mail/mailbox e mail/ Savecall forwarding number Calls are forwarded to this phone §Menu§ Messages Setup adcast number. Voice message Setup Mobile Forwarding §Menu§ Most service providers supply an ex- e.g.
  • Page 34: Surf & Fun

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Surf & fun Internet browser (WAP) End connection & fun Hold down to clear down Get the latest information from the the connection and to Internet, specifically adapted to the close the browser.
  • Page 35: Games & More

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Surf & fun Games & more HTTP profiles §Menu§ Surf & fun Games & more Download games and other applica- tions. Once you have selected a Open menu §Options§ game or application you can start to download it immediately.
  • Page 36: Profiles

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Profiles Car Kit iles A profile allows several settings to be made with one function in order, for If an original Siemens Car Kit is used, example, to adapt the phone to the (page 48) the profile is activated au- surrounding level of noise.
  • Page 37: Extras

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Extras Currency converter Extras §Menu§ Select function. You may calculate the exchange Alarm clock rates between three different currencies. The alarm will ring at the time you If no currency has yet been entered,...
  • Page 38: Countdown

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Extras Extras Press when the camera §Menu§ §Camera§ Select function. has been attached (in standby mode). Countdown A set time elapses. The last 3 sec- §Menu§ Extras Camera onds are indicated by a beep. At the The number of shots that can still be end a special beep sounds.
  • Page 39: Voice Command

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Extras Remote sync. Extras §Menu§ Select function. You can use this function remotely Voice command to access externally filed data (addresses, calendar, etc.) and Functions can be started by a voice synchronize these with the data command.
  • Page 40: Fast Access Key

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:20) Fast access key Left soft key My menu access Assign a function/phone number to §Menu§ My menu this key for fast access. Set up your own menu. The list of 10 entries is preset, but can be Change (example) changed.
  • Page 41: Filesystem

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Filesystem File system menu system To organize your files, you can use the file system like a PC file manager. §Options§ Open menu The file system assigns special fold- ers to different data types.
  • Page 42: Setup

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Setup Display Start anim. Select animation to be shown when §Menu§ Setup Display phone is switched on. Select a function Shutdn animat Language Select animation to be shown when Set the language of the display text.
  • Page 43 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Setup Audio Key tones You can set the acoustic key tone: §Menu§ Setup Audio Click Tone Still Select function. Ringer setting Minute beep Activate/deactivate the ringer or During the call, you will hear a beep reduce it to a short beep.
  • Page 44 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Setup Mobile All calls Forward all calls. Symbol §Menu§ Setup Mobile in the top line of the dis- Select function. play in standby mode. Call waiting Other possibilities for forwarding: If you are registered for this service,...
  • Page 45 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Setup Clock IrDA §Edit§ Activate/deactivate IrDA. §Menu§ Setup Clock Select function The distance between the two devic- es must not exceed 30 cm. If IrDA is Time/date activated, Bluetooth™ is deactivated and vice versa.
  • Page 46 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Setup Data services Authentication §Edit§ Activate encrypted WAP §Menu§ Setup Connectivity Data services dial-up. Select function. Security For the MMS, Wap Mail,Java,Rms applications, at least one connection §Menu§ Setup Security profile must be set up and activated.
  • Page 47 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Setup Choose network Setup Security §Menu§ Select function Network search is restarted. Barrings Auto network The network barring restricts the use If activated, the next network is of your SIM card. dialed in the order of your All outgoing: Outgoing calls except "preferred networks".
  • Page 48 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Setup Accessories Headset Only in conjunction with an original §Menu§ Setup Accessories Siemens headset. The profile is auto- Select function. matically activated when headset is Car Kit plugged in. Accept call with Call key or PTT key...
  • Page 49: Print Via

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Print via.../Send via ..Send via Bluetooth t via.../ Access to these functions is available ™ in the options menu of the relevant d via ..For settings, see page 45. application. Send/Print...
  • Page 50 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Print via.../Send via ..Device addr. The unknown device can be added to the list of known devices. You can directly enter the device address in order to set up a Confirm prompt.
  • Page 51: Text Entry

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Text entry Enter text without T9 entry Press once/repeatedly: . ,? ! ’ " 0 - ( ) @ / : _ Press number key repeatedly until Hold down: Writes 0. the required letter appears. The cur- sor will jump forward after a brief Writes blank.
  • Page 52 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Text entry Predef. text Text input with T9. Text blocks can be stored in the "T9" deduces the correct word from phone for adding to your SMS the individual key entries by making messages.
  • Page 53 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Text entry Write a word using T9 T9 word suggestions Since the display changes as you pro- If several options are found in the ceed, it is best if you finish a word dictionary for a key sequence without looking at the display.
  • Page 54 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Text entry Correct a word Words written with T9: Move left or right, word by word, until the required word is §highlighted§. » Scroll through the T9 word suggestions again. Deletes the letter to the §Clear§...
  • Page 55: Highlighting Mode

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:21) Highlighting mode hlighting With some applications (e.g. Ad- dressbook) one or more entries in a list can be highlighted to carry out a function jointly. §Options§ Open menu. Activate highlighting Mark text mode.
  • Page 56: Display Symbols (Selection)

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:20) Display symbols (selection) ª play Display symbols Registered. bols © Signal strength. GPRS Download. ection) Ê Charging. WAP online. Ë Charging status, e.g. 50%. WAP via GPRS online. Ì All calls are forwarded WAP No network.
  • Page 57: Customer Care

    Simple, straightforward support for technical and operational queries is available from our online support service on the Internet: www.my-siemens.com/customercare or in the ex- tended version of the user guide on the CD-ROM in the chapter "Questions & Answers". If repair work is necessary please contact one of our service centres. In some countries repair and replace services are impossible where the products are not sold through our authorised dealers.
  • Page 58 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:33) Customer Care United Arab Emirates ......0 43 31 95 78 Note United Kingdom ......0 87 05 33 44 11 When calling customer service, please USA..........1 88 87 77 02 11 have ready your receipt and the phone Vietnam..........
  • Page 59: Specifications

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (9. December 2002, 15:04) Specifications Exposure to cifica- The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those radiofrequency signals standards). For additional informa- tion concerning exposure to radio Your wireless handheld portable frequency signal, see the statement...
  • Page 60: Maintenance

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:36) Maintenance Maintenance tips ntenance Phone ID You will need the following details if you • The SIM card should be treated lose your phone or SIM card. Please enter with the same care as a cheque here guarantee card.
  • Page 61: U.s. Fda

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (9. December 2002, 15:01) U.S. FDA been done to address these ques- tions, no clear picture of the biologi- cal effects of this type of radiation has emerged to date. Thus, the avail- able science does not allow us to The U.S.
  • Page 62 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (9. December 2002, 15:01) U.S. FDA How much evidence is there that hand- ty of mobile phones. This research held mobile phones might be harmful? has resulted in two findings in partic- ular that merit additional study: Briefly, there is not enough evidence to know for sure, either way;...
  • Page 63 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (9. December 2002, 15:01) U.S. FDA 2. Researchers conducted a large recommendations. battery of laboratory tests to assess Two other studies of interest have the effects of exposure to mobile been reported recently in the litera- phone RF on genetic material. These...
  • Page 64 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (9. December 2002, 15:01) U.S. FDA ties, including other federal agencies ple without brain cancer. This is and industry, to assure that research called a case-control study. The cur- is undertaken to provide the neces- rent case-control study of brain can-...
  • Page 65 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (9. December 2002, 15:01) U.S. FDA • Cooperate in providing mobile hand-held mobile phones could con- phone users with the best possible sider holding lengthy conversations information on what is known on conventional phones and reserv- about possible effects of mobile ing the hand-held models for shorter phone use on human health.
  • Page 66 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (9. December 2002, 15:01) U.S. FDA • World Health Organization (WHO) International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (select Qs & As): http://www.who.int/emf • United Kingdom, National Radio- logical Protection Board: http://www.nrpb.org.uk • Cellular Telecommunications In- ternet Association (CTIA): http://www.wow-com.com...
  • Page 67: Fcc/Industry Canada Notice

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (9. December 2002, 15:01) FCC/Industry Canada Notice /Industry Your phone may cause TV or radio in- terference (for example, when using a telephone in close proximity to re- ceiving equipment). The FCC or In- dustry Canada can require you to stop using your telephone if such in- terference cannot be eliminated.
  • Page 68: Ten Driving Safety Tips

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (9. December 2002, 15:01) Ten Driving Safety Tips Driving When available, use a hands-free device. ty Tips A number of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily avail- able today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your...
  • Page 69 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (9. December 2002, 15:01) Ten Driving Safety Tips Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. Use your phone to help others in emer- gencies. If possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into Your wireless phone provides you a traffic.
  • Page 70: Intellectual Property

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:20) Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Restrictions lectual apparatus or devices not furnished by Siemens, nor will Siemens have perty All Intellectual Property, as defined any liability for the use of ancillary below, which is owned by or other-...
  • Page 71: Battery Quality Statement

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 10:20) Battery quality statement The capacity of your mobile phone Regardless of this, the battery has battery will reduce each time it is been designed and manufactured so charged/emptied. Storage at too that it can be recharged and used for...
  • Page 72: Index

    S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:37) Index CB services ........33 Cell Broadcast (CB) ......33 Addressbook ........23 Change PIN ........17 Agenda ..........27 Charging battery ......13 Aircraft mode ........36 Command (voice command) ..39 Alarm ..........
  • Page 73 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:37) Index My menu .......... 40 Games & More ......... 35 Games (download) ......35 Network barring ......47 Getting started ........ 12 Network functions ......47 GPRS ..........45 New folder (file system) ....
  • Page 74 S56 am, A31008-H5700-A40-1-7619 (6. December 2002, 13:37) Index Set ringtone ........43 Set time/date ........45 T9 text entry ........52 Settings ..........42 Tasks ..........27 display .......... 42 Technical data ......... 59 Shown in the display Text blocks ........

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