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Ericsson Inc., 1999.
Publication Number: LZT 123 1422 R1
Printed in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 This manual is published by Ericsson Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Inc., at anytime and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Storing a Number Together with a Name ... 23 Components of Your T18z ..... . .10 Overwrite Protection .
  • Page 4 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Display Language ......33 Forwarding When the Data Menus are On ... 45 Greeting Text .
  • Page 5 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Voice Activation ..... . 60 Troubleshooting ..... 73 Recording Voice Dialing Labels .
  • Page 6 Some menus/features are operator dependent.

  • Page 7: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use The mobile phone is one of the most exciting and inno- industry reviewed the available body of research to vative products ever developed. Your phone can help develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1). you to stay in touch with your office, your home, emer- The design of your phone complies with the FCC guide- gency services and others.
  • Page 8 The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recom- mends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be In addition, Ericsson suggests the following safe driving maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a tips if you are using your phone while driving: pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pace- •...
  • Page 9 want to consult your service provider (or call the cus- Blasting Areas tomer service line to discuss alternatives). To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: Other Medical Devices “Turn off two-way radio.”...

  • Page 10: Phone Care And Operation

    Ericsson suggests you read and observe the following for • To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the unit safe care and operation of your phone: from the power source before attempting any clean- •...

  • Page 11: Battery Information

    Battery Information battery power, you should charge the battery within 24 hours for the battery to reach full capacity. • Do not leave your battery where it may be sub- New Batteries jected to extremely hot or cold temperatures. This The battery packaged with your phone is not fully could reduce the battery’s capacity.

  • Page 12: Preparing Your Phone For Use

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Preparing Your Phone for Use Components of Your T18z 3 Charge the battery The SIM Card When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you get a Subscriber Network 11:33 am Identity Module (SIM) card. The SIM card...

  • Page 13: The Battery

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Inserting the SIM Card 3 Pull out the SIM card. 1 Remove the battery (if attached). The Battery 2 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the golden connectors facing down and the cut corner turned to the left. Your phone comes with a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery.
  • Page 14 For the best talk and standby time,we • the indicator on top of the phone shows a steady recommend that you use only Ericsson original batteries red light (or green, if the phone is turned on). with your phone.

  • Page 15: The Display, Keys, And Menus

    When “Network Search” appears Display Messages After you have turned on the phone (and entered your PIN), the Ericsson logo, or the name of your service pro- When “Enter PIN” appears vider, appears in the display and the phone searches for a network.

  • Page 16: Display Icons

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. you to call the emergency number 911 (or 112, the international emergency number). See “Making and Receiving Calls” on page 18. “No network” If the message No network is displayed, there is no network within range or the received signal is too weak. You have to move to get a stronger signal.

  • Page 17: Key Functions

    • Erase all digits from the display. • Mute the microphone during a call. • Return to standby mode. When Activated: • Mute the ringer. • Answers calls. • Ends calls. • Illuminates display. T18z The Display, Keys, and Menus...

  • Page 18: Active Flip

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Active Flip with additional options. Press to Select a menu or function. You can answer a call by opening the flip and end it by Instead of pressing repeatedly, you can press closing the flip. This is known as an Active Flip. and hold it down until you reach the menu or submenu you want.
  • Page 19 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Ring Level Settings (cont.) Change to Line 2? Call list Info Call info Active flip Last call Answering mode Total calls Handsfree Credit Voice answer Price Voice dial Call list Auto store Next Call Type* Greeting Speech Phone number...

  • Page 20: Making And Receiving Calls

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Making and Receiving Calls In this chapter, we assume that you have turned on your that ciphering is currently not available from the service phone and that you are within range of a network. If you provider.

  • Page 21: Ending A Call

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Ending a Call your country, please contact your network operator or service provider. • Close the flip (if activated). • Press to end the call. Receiving Calls When a call is received, the phone rings and the indica- Making International Calls tor light on the top of the phone flashes green rapidly.

  • Page 22: During A Call

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. • Voice Activated Answer (Refer to “Answering or Changing the Earpiece Volume Rejecting a Call Using Voice Activation” on page 63.) 0:22 Volume Rejecting a Call You can reject a call any one of the following ways: •...
  • Page 23 Some menus/features are operator dependent. 2 When you end the call, the number remains in the dis- play. You can now call the number by pressing , or save it in the Phone Book (see “Your Phone Book” on page 22). Sending Tone Signals To use telephone banking services or to control an answering machine, you need to use codes.

  • Page 24: Your Phone Book

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Your Phone Book Entering Characters You can create a personal phone book by storing phone numbers and accompanying names on the SIM card (card memory) and in the phone (phone memory). You You can only enter letters when you are using the phone use the PHONE BOOK menu for storing and recalling book and when you are composing a short message all the phone numbers in your phone book.

  • Page 25: Storing A Number Together With A Name

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Quick Tips 4 Enter the name tag that you want to associate with the number. See “Entering Characters” on page 22. Entering Lowercase Letters 5 Press Record voice label now? appears. YES. Enter the letter, for example an A, and then press *. An 6 If you do not want to record a voice label, press a appears.

  • Page 26: Overwrite Protection

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. • To save in a position of your choice in the phone When Both Memories are Full memory, press and press # once. Enter the posi- If both memories are full, the phone does not suggest a tion followed by storage position.

  • Page 27: Keeping The Phone Book Up To Date

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. it; or you can call the number by using the memory 3 Press position that the number is stored in. Calling Using the Name Keeping the Phone Book Up to Date 1 Clear the display. Sometimes people change their names, their phone 2 Scroll to PHONE BOOK and press number, or even both.

  • Page 28: Copying Phone Numbers Between Memories

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. 2 Scroll to PHONE BOOK and press 4 Enter the number of the first memory position in the SIM memory you want to copy to the phone memory 3 Select Edit. and press 4 Scroll to Find name. 5 Enter the number of the first memory position in the 5 Enter the name and press phone memory you want to copy to and press...

  • Page 29: Using The Call List

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. 2 Select Copy all. any of the stored numbers. The following icons appear in the display together with the name and number. 3 Select Card P hone. 4 Enter the number of the first position in the SIM Icon Explanation memory you want to copy to the phone memory and...

  • Page 30: Calling Line Identification (Cli)

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Activating the Call List Function Note! If you turn the Call list off, all stored entries are erased. 1 Scroll to SETTINGS and press Calling Line Identification (CLI) 2 Select Call list, On. Calling a Number from the Call List If your subscription includes the CLI service and the Press from Standby.
  • Page 31 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Showing Your Phone Number for a Par- ticular Call 1 Enter the phone number you wish to call. 2 Scroll to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS and press 3 Select Send ID. Your Phone Book...

  • Page 32: Personalizing Your Phone

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Personalizing Your Phone Your phone includes a number of functions which let Note! Use the volume keys on the side of the phone to change you adapt your phone to your own personal needs in dif- the volume of the ring signal silently.
  • Page 33 Some menus/features are operator dependent. 4 Sailors Hornpipe of Phone. This means that you can set different ring sig- nals for the two lines. 5 The Entertainer 6 Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Different Ring Signals for Speech, Data and Fax Calls 7 Für Elise If you have turned the DATA menus on (see “Sending 8 Bergakungens Sal...

  • Page 34: Your Own Ring Signals

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. 6 Enter the caller’s number and then press 6 Press and hold a key to enter a long note. If a phone number is stored in the phone book, press 7 Press to raise the note one octave. to recall the number.

  • Page 35: Message Signal

    When you turn on your phone, your service provider’s Display Light name or the Ericsson logotype appears in the display. Instead of this, you can write your own greeting. You can set the display light to automatic, off or on. In...

  • Page 36: Phone Number Display

    This requires that you replace the 4 Select the 24-hour or 12-hour (am/pm) clock. Twelve- Ericsson greeting with a greeting text of your own, or hour is the default. turn the Ericsson greeting off. If your phone number...

  • Page 37: Date

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Date 3 Select On or Off. When the phone is in standby mode, you can press a Master Reset volume key to the current date. Use the lower side vol- ume key if voice activation is active. The default date You can reset some settings to their default values.

  • Page 38: Mail Services

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Mail Services Enabling the Phone to Send SMS Your phone is equipped with two types of mail: Short Message Service (SMS) and Voicemail. If you want to send or reply to a message, make sure that SMS, or text messaging, allows you to send and receive the service center number is set.

  • Page 39: Composing A Text Message

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Message type Setting the Request Reply Prompt 1 Scroll to MAIL and press Your phone can send other types of messages. Your net- 2 Select Options. work operator’s service center may offer the facility to convert a text message into a format (e-mail, fax, telex, 3 Select Reply req.

  • Page 40: Sending A Stored Message

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. 3 Select New. 3 Scroll to the stored message you wish to send and press An empty display appears. 4 Enter your message. 4 Now you can edit your message. When you are ready to send the message, press 5 When you have completed your message, press 5 Re-enter the phone number.

  • Page 41: Reading A Stored Message

    When sending a message to another wireless phone, or of the standby display. when asking someone to send a message to your Ericsson phone, follow the guidelines listed below to ensure that the phone retrieves the entire number from the message,...

  • Page 42: Replying To A Message

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Calling an Embedded Number Storing Incoming Messages • Press to call the embedded name/number. If there are multiple numbers in the display, the first If you do not want to read an incoming message at once, number will be dialed.

  • Page 43: Own Messages

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. If the SIM card memory becomes full, the envelope icon 2 Select Send message. starts flashing. The text Not stored Mem full 3 Select Own messages. appears. You will have to erase one or more messages 4 Scroll to the end of the message list.

  • Page 44: Area Information

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Area Information Area Information Message Types Each type of Area Information message is identified by a The ordinary Short Message Service is a personal service three-digit code. At present, the following message types that carries your private messages. Area Information is a exist: text message which is broadcast to all subscribers in a certain network cell at the same time.
  • Page 45 Some menus/features are operator dependent. 5 To insert a code, scroll to the first empty position, Code AI Message Type using and press 6 Enter the new code (you only need to enter 40 for Operator services 040, since the phone adds the leading zero automati- cally).

  • Page 46: Voicemail

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Reading an Area Message If the SIM card already contains the number of your operator’s voicemail service, you do not have to enter it. 1 Scroll to MAIL and press The Set Voicemail menu will not appear. 2 Select Area Messages.

  • Page 47: Forwarding Calls

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Forwarding Calls If you want to make certain that your incoming calls are automatically canceled. However, they are activated correctly handled when you are unable to answer them, again when you cancel the All calls forward. you can use the Call Forward service to forward them to 3 Select Activate.

  • Page 48: Checking The Forward Status

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Checking the Forward Status Canceling All Call Forwards 1 Scroll to FORWARD and press Checking the Status of a Certain Call Forward 2 Select Cancel all. 1 Scroll to FORWARD and press The message Please wait appears, followed by a 2 Select the forward you want.

  • Page 49: Security

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Security Keypad Lock Canceling Keylock 1 Scroll to SETTINGS and press The Keypad Lock helps you to avoid accidental dialing, 2 Select Keylock. which can happen if you keep your phone in your 3 Select Off. pocket.
  • Page 50 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Unblocking Your SIM Card Changing PIN 2 1 Press 1 Scroll to ACCESS and press 2 Enter your PUK (or PUK2) which you will find in the 2 Select Card Lock. information from your network operator. 3 Select Change PIN2 code.

  • Page 51: Phone Lock

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Phone Lock 4 Follow the steps described in “Changing PIN” on page 48. The phone lock protects the phone against unauthorized Activating/Canceling the Phone Lock use if it is stolen and the SIM card exchanged. It is not 1 Scroll to ACCESS and press YES.

  • Page 52: Fixed Dialing

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. To make sure that a call restrict is not changed by some- message confirming that all call restrictions are can- one else, you need a password, which comes with your celed. subscription, to activate or cancel a call restrict. You can Changing the Password change the password as often as you like.
  • Page 53 Some menus/features are operator dependent. calls to be made to numbers from 9195550000 to 2 Select Fixed numbers. 9195559999. 3 Select Store. Numbers beginning with the international prefix (+) 4 Enter your PIN2 and press and country code can also be stored, allowing you to 5 Enter the name (optional) and the fixed number in the make calls abroad.

  • Page 54: Closed User Groups

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Closed User Groups Adding a Name to the CUG List 1 Scroll to ACCESS and press The Closed User Groups (CUG) function is a way of 2 Select Closed calls. lowering call costs. It depends entirely on your operator 3 Select Edit list.

  • Page 55: Handling Multiple Calls

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Handling Multiple Calls Call Waiting Service 2 Enter the number you want to call and press Note! If the phone number is stored in the phone book, you do not need to enter it. Press and then recall the If you want to be able to receive a second call, while number.

  • Page 56: Receiving A Third Call

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Note! If Forward On busy is activated, the waiting call is for- Joining the Two Calls (Call Transfer) warded to the number you have specified. 1 Press followed by to select the Handle calls menu. Ending the Current Call and Answering the Waiting Call 2 Scroll to Transfer call? and then press 1 Press...

  • Page 57: Conference Calls

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. • To reject the waiting call, select Busy? using You can include up to five participants, other than your- self, in the conference group by repeating steps 1 to 4 The third call is rejected. Provided the caller’s network above.
  • Page 58 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Releasing Participants from the Conference Group You can release participants from the conference group. 1 Press followed by to select the Handle calls menu. 2 Select the participant you want to release. Making a Call while a Conference Call Is in Progress You can put the conference group on hold and make another call.

  • Page 59: Networks

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Networks Searching for Networks Instead of the full name of a network, an abbreviation may be displayed. To see the full name of a network, press *. When you turn on the phone, it searches for the last accessed network.

  • Page 60: List Of Forbidden Networks

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Note! If your home network and a forbidden network come to Message Meaning an agreement that allows you to use the forbidden net- work, you can select this network even though the mes- The name of the network is sage Forbidden is displayed.

  • Page 61: Search Modes

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. 3 Scroll to the first free position in the list and press Search Modes The Add network? prompt appears. When you turn on your phone, it searches for a net- 4 If you scroll to a position that is already occupied, work.

  • Page 62: Voice Activation

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Voice Activation The phone is equipped with a built-in voice recognition Note! You will need to record new voice labels if you change system known as Voice Activation. phones. You will also need to record new voice labels if you change SIM cards.

  • Page 63: Replacing A Voice Dialing Label

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. 5 Press again to store. Once stored in your phone book, the voice label icon appears next to the position number. 6 Press . You are prompted to speak after a tone (beep). Recording Problems 7 Say the voice label that you want to be stored with the If the phone could not detect any speech, one of the phone book entry.

  • Page 64: Erasing A Voice Dialing Label

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. 6 Press . Then follow the phone’s prompts. Selecting the Voice Label List 1 Scroll to PHONE BOOK and press Erasing a Voice Dialing Label 2 Select Voice label list. 3 Scroll through the list to hear the labels. 1 Scroll to PHONE BOOK and press 2 Select Edit.

  • Page 65: Recording The Voice Answering Labels

    The phone’s flip must be opened or You start by training the voice commander to recog- the phone must be attached to an Ericsson Handsfree nize the command for accepting calls. accessory to use this feature. When you receive an 5 Say the command you want to use.

  • Page 66: Extra Features

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Extra Features Call Time and Call Cost Total Call Time or Call Cost Checking the total call time or call cost Call Information 1 Scroll to INFO and press The display shows the duration of a call in progress. 2 Select Tot calls.

  • Page 67: Credit Limit For Calls

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. tion, both your network and your SIM card must sup- Credit Limit for Calls port it. If both your network and SIM card support this feature, The Price function lets you enter and vary the price per you can enter a total amount of money that can be used call unit.
  • Page 68 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Note! The Calling Card and Credit Card Call feature is net- visible if the Call card function is activated in the work dependent. ACCESS menu. Activating the Calling Card Feature Storing a Calling Card Number: 1 Scroll to ACCESS and press 1 Scroll to PHONE BOOK and press 2 Select Call cards security.

  • Page 69: Editing Or Deleting A Calling Card Number

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Note! If you only use one card number, this selection does not Using Two Voice Lines have to be repeated every time you wish to make a Call- ing/Credit card call. Note! This service may not be available on all networks and may require a separate subscription.

  • Page 70: Calling From Your Car

    However, this disappears as the other person speaks. If the echo lasts longer than the first few calls, try By using the Ericsson portable or vehicle handsfree solu- Handsfree Type 1 instead. tions, you can be on the phone without using your...

  • Page 71: Answering Mode

    2 Change the setting according to the instructions in menu appears in your phone: NEXT CALL TYPE. “Personalizing Your Phone” on page 30. Note! An authorized Ericsson modem and a PC are required to support Data and Fax transmission. Answering Mode Activating the Data Menus...

  • Page 72: Next Call Type

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Next Call Type Setting the Alarm 1 Scroll to TOOLS and press This function allows you to decide which type the next 2 Select Set alarm. incoming call will be, for example, fax, data, or speech. 3 Enter the time in hours and minutes.

  • Page 73: Quick Keys

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. 1 Scroll to TOOLS and press The table below describes some of the most useful key combinations. 2 Select CALCULATOR. 3 Enter 134. 4 Scroll with to the division sign (/) and press To… Do this: Mode: 5 Enter 32.
  • Page 74 Some menus/features are operator dependent. To… Do this: Mode: speed dial press when in standby 1 – 9 move three lines when reading a press forward message return to beginning when reading a press and hold of message message press and hold mute ringer press and hold again to in standby...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems that you might Enter the correct PIN or PIN2, and press . Your encounter while using your phone. Some problems SIM will be blocked after three unsuccessful attempts. require that you call your service provider, but most of Matching error the problems you encounter are easy to correct yourself.

  • Page 76: Phone Will Not Power On

    If you need additional information or assistance, or Poor Sound Quality in Handsfree Equipment would like to purchase Original Ericsson Accessories: in North America call 1-800-ERICSSON (374-2776) ; in • Check that the handsfree equipment is Ericsson Latin America call 305-755-6789 ; all other countries original equipment and that it has been properly call 919-472-7908.

  • Page 77: Terminology

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Terminology Acronym List Glossary Active Flip Advice of Charge This factory default feature allows you to easily answer Alternate Line Service and end calls without the use of the keypad. Advice of Charge (AoC) Caller Line Identification Enables you to monitor the cost of calls made from your mobile phone.
  • Page 78 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Calling Line Identification (CLI) Fixed Dialing Numbers Shows the number of the person calling you in your Enables you to allow only numbers beginning with cer- mobile phone display. You can then make an informed tain pre-defined figures to be dialed from your mobile choice as to whether or not to take the call.
  • Page 79 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Phone Book International Prefix (+) A memory in your mobile phone where phone numbers can be stored and accessed by name (alpha memory Mobile phone (+) prefix that automatically adds the cor- search) or position. rect international code in front of a telephone number PC-Card when dialling out of a country.
  • Page 80 Some menus/features are operator dependent. is activated with a personal code. To use this service, it SIM Card must be supported by your network. Subscriber Identity Module card – a card that must be Roaming inserted in any GSM-based mobile phone. It contains subscriber details, security information and memory for You are outside of your home network.
  • Page 81 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Voice Activation A feature that allows a subscriber to place a call or answer a call by spoken commands. Voice Recognition The capability for mobile phones, PCs, and other com- munications devices to be activated or controlled by voice commands.
  • Page 82 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Terminology...

  • Page 83: Index

    Some menus/features are operator dependent. Index changing status, 50 Dialed numbers indicator, 27 Alternate Line Service (ALS), 67 Call waiting service, 53 Display Answered calls indicator, 27 Calling greeting text, 33 Answering calls, 19 from phone book, 24 language, 33 Area information, 42 Calling Card Calls, 65 light, 33...
  • Page 84 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Forward indicator, 45 Phone icon, 22 Master Reset, 35 Phone lock, 49 Memory full, 24 auto lock, 49 Greeting text in the display, 33 Message signal, 33 full lock, 49 Message types (SMS), 37 Phone number Microphone displaying own, 34 Handsfree usage, 68...
  • Page 85 Some menus/features are operator dependent. choosing, 31 types, 37 composing own, 32 Special Characters, 22 level, 30 Speed dialing, 25 personal, 31 Stored messages (SMS) type, 30 reading, 39 Scratch pad, 20 Time, 34 Scrolling, 15 format, 34 Sending messages (SMS), 37 setting, 34 Short Message Service.
  • Page 86 ERICSSON Z Some menus/features are operator dependent. Viewing Missed Calls List: Select Mute Press and hold CLR. Call List from INFO. The number and Master Reset L 73738 R time of call will appear. Use LR to Language Reset: L 0000 R scroll through.

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