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  • Page 3 You have just purchased a SAGEM phone, we congratulate you; it is recommended that you read this handbook carefully in order to use your phone efficiently and in the best conditions. Your phone can be used internationally in the various networks (3G, GSM 900 MHz and DCS 1800 MHz or PCS 1900 MHz) depending on the roaming arrangements with your operator.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Your phone package - Accessories.................... 7 Description ........................... 8 Installing the SIM card and the battery ....................10 Inserting the memory card ........................11 Idle screen ..........................12 Quick start ..........................13 Information on the SIM card ........................ 13 Getting started .............................
  • Page 5 Photo and video ......................... 25 Taking a photo ............................. 25 Taking a video............................26 Multimedia ..........................27 Music player ..........................28 Browser............................29 Logging on ............................29 Downloading objects..........................29 Logging off ............................29 Games ............................30 Applications (Organiser and tools) ..................31 Calendar ..............................
  • Page 6 Camera ..............................40 Memory..............................40 Technical features........................41 Care and safety information...................... 43 SAR ..............................43 Advice for limiting exposure to radiofrequency (RF) fields ..............43 Safety..............................44 Environment............................45 Warranty............................46 End User Licence Agreement (EULA), for the software ............49 Java™............................
  • Page 7: Your Phone Package - Accessories

    3 - Battery 4 - User guide Accessories We advise you the use of SAGEM brand accessories for an optimal operating of your phone and of your accessories. You can order the following accessories: Stereo pedestrian kit Bluetooth pedestrian kit...
  • Page 8: Description

    Description Lens for shooting in Red key: Switch on (short press). Switchoff (long press) videotelephony or photo and In a call context: Reject a call - hang up video In menus: Return to idle screen Green key: Activate/Deactivate hands-free mode (long press) WARNING: do not use the phone in hands-free mode near to your ear, or you may suffer hearing loss.
  • Page 9 Volume setting (when calling) Camera Mirror Infrared Memory card slot Description...
  • Page 10: Installing The Sim Card And The Battery

    Installing the SIM card and the battery WARNING Depending on the model, network configuration and associated subscription cards, certain functions may not be available. Your phone is identified by its IMEI number. Write this number down, and do not keep it with your phone, because you may be asked for it in the event of your phone being stolen, in order to prevent it from being used, even with a different SIM card.
  • Page 11: Inserting The Memory Card

    Inserting the memory card Open the protective cover of the slot located on the side of the phone and insert the memory card pushing it until it clicks into place. To remove the card, first make sure that no application is accessing the card, then slightly push the top edge of the card to release it and pull it out of the slot.
  • Page 12: Idle Screen

    Idle screen The idle screen may contain the following information: 1 - The title bar icons: Battery (if it flashes red, the battery must be charged immediately) Silent mode (the ringtone is off) Only emergency call is possible Signal strength level (between 0 and 5 bars) Message received (read your message), flashing: memory full (delete some messages) GPRS connection WAP connection...
  • Page 13: Quick Start

    Quick start Information on the SIM card To use your phone, you need a card called SIM or USIM card. It contains personal information that you can modify: Secret codes (PIN(s): Personal Identification Numbers), these codes allow you to protect access to your SIM card and phone Phonebook Messages How special services work.
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting started When you switch on your phone for the first time, follow instructions displayed on the screen. If access to the SIM card is protected, the device prompts you to enter the PIN number: Enter the code between 4 and 8 digits given to you when the SIM card was issued. These digits do not appear on the screen for security reasons.
  • Page 15: Network

    Network Once ON, the phone is searching for a network on which it can make calls. If it finds one, it displays the name of the network on the screen. Note: if it finds a 3G network, the 3G icon is displayed on the screen. You are then ready to send or receive a call.
  • Page 16: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a call When you receive a call, the number of your caller is displayed when it is presented by the network. Press to answer, and speak. To refuse the call, press To stop the ring tone or the vibrate, without refusing the call, press #. Hands-free mode During a call, press and hold to switch into hands-free mode.
  • Page 17: Using Your Phone

    Using your phone Improving antenna performance The antenna is integrated in your phone, under the back cover at the top. Avoid putting your fingers on this area when the phone is switched ON. If your fingers obstruct the antenna, the phone may have to operate with a higher power level than usual;...
  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. A new battery must be charged for 4 hours at least before being used for the first time. It reaches its optimum capacity after a few cycles of use. When your battery has been discharged, the empty battery icon flashes.
  • Page 19: Phonebook

    Phonebook Using the phonebook Enter the Phonebook menu, the contacts list is displayed if you already get some (otherwise, go to Storing a new contact). The icon displayed next to a contact’s name shows in which phonebook the contacts is stored. contact stored in the SIM card contact stored in the phone You can search for a contact quiclky by typing the first letters.
  • Page 20: Create Message

    Create message It allows you to send a written or voice message or a postcard to the contact selected. Send vCard It allows you to send contact details by message, IrDA or Bluetooth. Copy all to phone It allows you to copy all the contacts stored in the SIM card to the phone memory. Copy one to SIM It allows you to copy a contact from the phone memory to the SIM card.
  • Page 21: Call Groups

    Manage Assign Speed Dial: it allows you to assign a short number to a contact. Copy all: it allows you to copy all the contacts from one memory to the other. Delete all: it allows you to delete all the contacts. Memory: it shows the number of contacts stored in each memory and the available memory space.
  • Page 22: Messages

    Messages The Messaging menu contains the following message types: text messages (SMS, MMS), voice messages and e-mail. MMS is a Multimedia Message Service, which allows you to enclose photos, audio files, and others rich contents to your messages; these messages can even be composed of several slides. MMS are differently charged to SMS are. Please contact your network provider to get more information on their cost and the service availability.
  • Page 23: Saving The Message

    Punctuation characters Punctuation characters are obtained by pressing the 1 key (except in 123 mode), or with the help of Insert mode (fast access by briefly pressing #). Accented characters Accented characters are generated automatically in T9 mode. In ABC mode accented characters are available by pressing the key supporting the non-accented character repeatedly. Saving the message Select Save as if you do not want send the message immediately or if you want to send it several times.
  • Page 24: Messages Menu

    Messages menu Inbox This menu is divided in two lists: the SMS or MMS messages received and the e-mail received. Messages are listed in chronological order, the latest one being displayed first. The quantity of Not Read and Not Retrieved messages is shown. Not Retrieved and Not Read messages are shown in bold. Drafts In this menu there are the messages created saved as drafts.
  • Page 25: Photo And Video

    Photo and video The Camera menu allows you to take photos and use them for different purposes. For instance, you can send them to another phone or an Internet address, store them, use them as wallpapers or screen savers. Taking a photo Settings before taking a photo Pressing [Options], various options can be selected: Take photo: to take the photo.
  • Page 26: Taking A Video

    Taking a video Settings before taking a video Pressing [Options], various options can be selected: Record video: to start recording Go to camera: to switch from video mode to photo mode. Change camera: to change from one lens to another. Settings: to select the video quality, the recording time, the recording of the sound and the storage location.
  • Page 27: Multimedia

    Multimedia The Multimedia menu contains the directories of all the multimedia objects recorded in your phone and the downloaded objects (photos, videos, ringtones, musics, bookmarks, games, etc.). To display the various options, press [Options] after having selected an object. Multimedia...
  • Page 28: Music Player

    Music player This menu allows you to listen to music files in a contiuous way like a portable music player. If you do not have any music file in memory, use WAP to download some or connect your phone to a PC. Library tab More sounds...
  • Page 29: Browser

    Browser The Browser function allows you to log onto certain Internet sites. You can log onto sites that allow you to download ringtones, icons, animated screensavers, Java™ applications, videos to your phone. Favorites: allows to store bookmarks (addresses of Internet sites). A bookmark stored in the list can be modified, sent or deleted.
  • Page 30: Games

    Games Your phone contains one or several games, depending on model. You can download more. You are the owner of a SAGEM mobile phone which gives you the ability to download applications and games to be executed on your phone thanks to the built-in Java™...
  • Page 31: Applications (Organiser And Tools)

    Applications (Organiser and tools) Calendar This menu gives you access to your diary and get to a day, week, month or specific date. It lets you add events, access the global actions for all the events and manage them by event category. Add written event/Add vocal event: allows you to add events of the text or voice type.
  • Page 32: Clock

    Clock Date and time This menu allows you to display and set the various date and time settings (format, display, time zone, daylight saving, etc). Alarm - Stop watch - Timer This menu allows you to set and activate the alarm, the chronometer and the timer. The alarm works even when the phone is switched off.
  • Page 33: Modem Status

    Modem status This menu allows you to know the modem connection status. Services (SIM toolkit) This item may not be present on your phone’s menu, as its contents depends on your SIM. My Applications This menu contains the applications you have downloaded. Connectivity You can exchange with other devices (PC, mobile phones, personal assistants, printers, etc.) various data: pictures, sounds, photos, videos, Todo tasks, organiser events, contacts, etc.
  • Page 34: Dictaphone

    IRDA This menu allows you to activate or deactivate the infrared connection. My devices This menu allows you to search for devices which may connect with Bluetooth link with your phone (for instance: headset). Settings Visibility: allows you to activate or deactivate the phone Bluetooth connection. My Bluetooth name: allows you to assign a name to your phone for the Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 35: Settings

    Settings Profiles This menu allows you to set profiles containing selections of different ringtones, volume to adapt them to various circumstances (for instance, depending on where you are (at work, at home, etc.) you will select such or such profile. Display This menu allows you to customize your screen by choosing a different presentation.
  • Page 36: Video Telephony

    Video telephony This menu allows you to select the default parameters for the video calls. Browser settings This menu allows you to set various parameters needed for the browser connection. You can add or modify URL addresses. Networks This menu allows you to configure network preferences. Search: to activate (automatically or manually) one of the networks accessible in the area in which your are located.
  • Page 37: Display Numbers

    Display numbers This menu allows you to modify the status of the display number function. Select one of the options given: Anonymous mode, My number, Callers’ number. Call waiting (Network dependent service) During a call, you may be informed that a caller is trying to reach you: you hear a special tone. The caller's number is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 38: Security

    Security This menu allows you to configure your phone's security settings. Keypad lock This menu allows you to lock the keypad to avoid unwanted key presses. Automatic: after a few seconds, the keypad is locked. To unlock it press the * and OK keys from the idle screen. Manual: lock the keypad pressing the * and OK keys from the idle screen.
  • Page 39: Phone Lock

    Phone lock This menu allows you to activate a code which will be requested when the phone is switched on if a different SIM card is used. This code is automatically linked to the SIM card installed when the phone is activated. This code is a secret code to protect the phone if stolen.
  • Page 40: Date And Time

    Cost Access to this service depends on your type of subscription. This menu allows you to control the cost of your calls. The Cost menu lets you check the cost of the last call you made and of all the calls you made since you last deleted them. The Delete costs menu lets you delete the cost of your last call and reset the cost counter after entering your PIN 2 code.
  • Page 41: Technical Features

    Technical features Weight: 119 g Size: 112 x 46 x 20 mm Original battery: Li-ion 1100 mAh Multimedia objects supported: Audio formats: iMelody, Midi, wave, MP3, AAC, AMR Graphic formats: wbmp, bmp, png, gif, gif animés, jpeg, 3gp, mpeg4 depending on model Size of memory available for messages: 100 SMS Size of memory available for MMS, the phonenook and the multimedia objects: up to 6 Mb...
  • Page 42: Conformance Document

    Conformance Document Conformance Document...
  • Page 43: Care And Safety Information

    Care and safety information THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health.
  • Page 44: Safety

    Safety Never attempt to disassemble your phone. You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. As a general rule, always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.
  • Page 45: Environment

    Road safety Do not use your phone when driving. In order to give your full attention to driving, stop and park safely before making a call. You must comply with any current legislation. Distance of operation This phone model has been tested and meets radiofrequency exposure guidelines when used as follows: against the ear: place or receive a phone call and hold the phone as you would a wireline telephone, body worn: when transmitting, place the phone in a carry accessory that contains no metal and positions the phone a minimum of 1.5 cm form your body.
  • Page 46: Warranty

    (2) the impact on the operation of the phone and (3) damages resulting from receiving the said downloaded data or loss of said data. In addition, Sagem Communication states that a failure caused by receiving downloaded data that do not comply with the specifications set by Sagem Communication is excluded from the warranty.
  • Page 47 The information or operating elements and the contents of files will not be re-installed in any case in the event of loss. Sagem Communication may decide, at its option, to repair the phone with new or reconditioned parts, replace the phone with a new phone or, in any dispute, a phone in good working condition.
  • Page 48 SIM operator key done without the agreement of the original operator. In the cases of warranty exclusion and of expiry of the warranty period, Sagem Communication shall draw up an estimate to be given to the customer for acceptance before any call-out. The repair and carriage costs (there and back) given in the accepted estimate will be charged to the customer.
  • Page 49: End User Licence Agreement (Eula), For The Software

    SAGEM itself or licensed third party Software suppliers ("SOFTWARE COMPANIES") to SAGEM with the rights to sub-license it to the purchaser of the device. Those installed software products whatever their company of origin, and wherever the name of the company of origin is indicated of not in the DEVICE documentation, as well as associated media, printed materials, and "online"...
  • Page 50 Neither SAGEM nor its suppliers shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech and handwriting recognition processes.
  • Page 51 Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, SAGEM may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts.
  • Page 52 - DEVICE Software. If the DEVICE Software is provided by SAGEM separate from the DEVICE on media such as a ROM chip, CD ROM disk(s) or via web download or other means, and is labelled "For Upgrade Purposes Only", you may install one copy of such DEVICE Software onto the DEVICE as a replacement copy for the existing DEVICE Software and use it in accordance with this EULA, including any additional EULA terms accompanying the upgrade DEVICE Software.
  • Page 53: Java

    Java™ You are the owner of a SAGEM mobile phone which gives you the ability to download applications and games to be executed on your phone thanks to the built-in Java™ engine. However, receiving applications from everywhere implies some basic knowledge of the possible effects of such download.
  • Page 54 Local connectivity (IrDA or serial interfaces use by the MIDlet) Messaging receive (SMS,SMS-CB interception by a MIDlet) Messaging sending (SMS sending by a MIDlet) Read User data (Subscriber identity, Phonebook, Agenda read access from a MIDlet) Write User data (New phonebook or agenda entry) Multimedia recording (ability to control camera or microphone from a MIDlet) According to the security status of an installed MIDlet (see below), each of these security groups has one among 5 possible authorizations levels (listed from the more restrictive to the more permissive):...
  • Page 55 When you set a more permissive authorization to a security group than the current value, mobile phone asks you to confirm your increased risk exposure. The maximum risk exposure increase is limited by the security status. Depending of the manufacturing configuration, it means, for example, that "Net Access"...
  • Page 56 APPLICATIONS OR GAMES IS DONE UNDER YOUR EXCLUSIVE RESPONSIBILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAGEM COMMUNICATION, YOUR NETWORK SERVICE PROVIDER OR THEIR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, LOSS OF PROFITS,...
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting It is impossible to switch the phone on Remove and replace the battery. If you still cannot switch the phone on, charge the battery: Put it on charge for at least 15 minutes before switching it back on again. Check if the battery icon is scrolling up and down.
  • Page 58 No call connection Check that the number you have dialled is correct. If the letter E is displayed on the top right corner of the screen, without any network name displayed, only emergency services can be called. Check the status of your credit. Check that the SIM Card you are using offers the service you are requesting;...
  • Page 59: Index

    Index Delete Converter Accessories Cost Activating your phone Alarm Date / Time Date and time Backlight Downloaded objects Battery Drafts Charging the battery Installing the battery Bluetooth Fixed dialling Browser Downloading objects Browser settings Games Getting started Calculator Call settings Hands-free mode Calls Any key...
  • Page 60 Memory Messages Templates Inbox Timer Receiving messages ToDo 25, 26 Todo 57, 58 Modem status Troubleshooting Multimedia Multimedia objects Music files USB cable USB mode Navigator Network vCard 26, 33 Networks settings Video Video telephony Voicemail Organiser Wallpaper Phone code Warranty Phonebook Wellphone...
  • Page 64 Mobile Communication Business Group www.sagem.com/mobiles Le Ponant de Paris - 27, rue Leblanc - 75512 PARIS CEDEX 15 - FRANCE Société Anonyme Capital 300 272 000 € - 480 108 158 RCS PARIS...

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