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CDM-8410ALTELCover.qxd 2003.12.12 12:37 AM REV.00 ALTEL 5U010000305 555 Wireless Boulevard ¥ Hauppauge, New York 11788 800.229.1235 ¥ www.audiovox.com ¥ LTCLOM275 '2003 Audiovox Communications Corporation Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
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7-line LCD display make the CDM-8410 easier to use. Your new CDM-8410 provides you with something only an Audiovox phone can: the proven reliability that has made us a leading wireless handset provider. Please take a few moments to read the following pages of the owner’s manual.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 2 ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE ...7 Inside the Package ...8 Handset Description ...9 Function Keys...10 Display Indicators...11 Using the Battery...13 Installing the Battery ...13 Removing the Battery ...13 Charging the Battery...14 Power Connection...14 Battery Charging Time ...15...
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8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 4 ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Voice Privacy...29 Location...29 Speaker Phone Mode ...30 CHAPTER 3 MEMORY FUNCTION ...31 Storing Phone Numbers ...32 Text Input Methods ...33 Entering Characters...33 Alpha Mode [ABC] ...33 Predictive Text Mode [T9 ABC] ...34 Numeric Mode [123] ...36 Symbol Mode [SYM] ...36...
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8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 6 ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Inbox...102 Inbox Menu ...102 Outbox...105 Outbox Menu ...105 Web Alerts...107 Saved...108 My Object...109 Erase All ...110 Settings ...111 Settings Menu ...111 CHAPTER 8 MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL ..115 Emergency Calling ...116 911 in Lock Mode...116 911 Using Any Available System...116...
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 8 Page 6 Chapter 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE Please read and fully understand this manual before using your phone. This chapter addresses your phone, its keys and display icons, and covers the charging and proper use of the battery.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 10 INSIDE THE P ACKAGE INSIDE THE P ACKAGE Thank you for purchasing the CDM-8410 wireless handset. The phone’s giftbox contains all of the items listed below. Standard Battery Handset AC Adapter Hand strap User Manual NOTE: Immediately report any product defects or missing items to the place of purchase.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 12 FUNCTION KEYS FUNCTION KEYS SEND KEY: Press to make or receive a call. Press and hold to view most recently dialed numbers. END KEY: Press to terminate a call or to return to the idle screen. Press and hold to turn the phone on/off.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 14 DISPLA Y INDICA TORS DISPLA Y INDICA TORS Voice Memo New voice memo has been made. Answering machine Phone is in answering machine mode. Etiquette Mode Phone will vibrate when call is received. Schedule Appears when either an event or an alarm is set.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 16 CHARGING THE BA TTER CHARGING THE BA TTER POWER CONNECTION 1. Plug the AC charger into a standard outlet. 2. Plug the other end of the AC charger into the bottom of your phone. The battery must be installed on to the phone.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 18 TTER Y INFORMA TION TTER Y INFORMA TION Use only manufacturer approved batteries. Never use a damaged or worn out battery. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never expose the battery terminals to any other metal object.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 20 USING THE PHONE USING THE PHONE TURNING THE PHONE ON 1. Press and hold , until your “Power On” logo appears and the melody begins to play. G To select a logo, refer to page 59 for more details. G If “PASSWORD”...
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 22 MENU SUMMAR MENU SUMMAR 1 : Find 1 : By Name PHONE BOOK 2 : By Number 3 : By Group 2 : Add New Entry 3 : Edit Existing Entry 4 : Edit Group 1 : Add New Group 2 : Change Group Name 3 : Clear Group...
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 26 BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS PAUSE FEATURE You can dial or save a phone number with pauses for use in automated systems where you need to enter a credit card number, or a PIN number. This feature will be convenient when you are linked to an ARS (Advanced Record System).
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 28 BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS CALL WAITING FUNCTION Notifies you of another incoming call when you are on the phone by sounding a beep and displaying the caller’s phone number on the screen. 1. To answer another call while on the phone, press .
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 30 FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL To display menu options during a call, press These menu items are available while you are on a call. MESSAGING Enables you to send a message (SMS) during a call. 1.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 32 FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL SPEAKER PHONE MODE Activates the speaker phone when you are on a call. The phone returns to normal (speaker phone off) after ending or call or when the phone is turned off and back 1.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 34 STORING PHONE NUMBERS STORING PHONE NUMBERS The phone book stores up to 200 entries, with up to 5 numbers each. 1. Enter phone # and press [STO]. 2. Choose “Add New Entry” or “Add Existing Entry”. Press [OK] to select.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 36 TEXT INPUT METHODS TEXT INPUT METHODS PREDICTIVE TEXT MODE [T9 ABC] To choose T9 mode from the Editor screen press then choose [T9 ABC]. This mode predicts the words you are entering using a built-in dictionary. With T9 predictive text input, you press each key only once for each letter.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 38 TEXT INPUT METHODS TEXT INPUT METHODS NUMERIC MODE [123] Numeric mode allows you to add a number to your entry/message. To select numeric mode from the Editor screen press , then select [123]. SYMBOL MODE [SYM] Symbol mode allows you to add various symbols to your entry.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 40 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK Stores up to 300 entries, each of which can be assigned to a group like Personal, Business, etc. Entries can be retrieved by name, phone number or group. FIND Retrieves an entry by group, name, or number. 1.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 42 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK ADD NEW ENTRY 1. To add a new entry to the phone book, press [MENU] 2. Enter a name, then press 3. Press the Navigation Key until the phone number type is selected, then press [EDIT].
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 44 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK CLEAR GROUP 1. To delete an existing group, press [MENU] 2. Select the group to be deleted then press “Clear [Group name]?” will be displayed. 3. To delete it, press [OK].
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 46 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK CLEAR GROUP 1. To clear a group name, press [MENU] 2. Select a group name then press 3. “Clear [Group Name]?” will be displayed. 4. To delete the group, press [OK].
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 48 RECENT CALLS RECENT CALLS The CDM-8410 keeps a log of the 10 most recently missed, received (incoming) and dialed (outgoing) calls. Log information includes the phone number, the date and time of the call. This feature is not intended for billing purposes.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 50 RECENT CALLS RECENT CALLS MISSED Displays information about the 20 most recently missed calls. Call a missed call number by pressing 1. To see a list of the 20 most recently missed calls, press [MENU] .
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 52 RECENT CALLS RECENT CALLS HOME CALLS To display the total amount of time for calls placed within your home area: 1. Press [MENU] and the message “Not Intended for Billing Purposes” appears for 5 seconds. 2.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 54 MEMO MEMO Page 52 - Chapter 3 Chapter 4 SETTINGS This chapter addresses customizing your phone by adjusting backlighting, volume, ring tones and other user-friendly features. Settings VS Menu VR Mode Chapter 4 - Page 53...
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 56 SETTINGS SETTINGS SOUNDS This feature allows you to select sounds for Ringer Type, Ringer Mode, Volume, Alert, Roam Ringer, Tone Length and Etiquette Mode. RINGER TYPE Selects a ringer type to alert you of an incoming call. RINGER LIST 1.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 58 SETTINGS SETTINGS To adjust the keypad tone: 1. Press [MENU] 2. Adjust the keypad tone using the Navigation Key or the volume keys on the side of the phone. 3. To save, press [OK]. VOICE CALL To adjust the earpiece volume: 1.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 60 SETTINGS SETTINGS ROAM RINGER Sounds a different ringer from the one set in Ringer Type when you enter a roaming service area. 1. Press [MENU] 2. Select “Distinctive” or “Normal” then press to save it. G Distinctive : Sounds a different ringer type.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 62 SETTINGS SETTINGS MAIN DISPLAY SETTING Selects your favorite LCD display for the following modes: GREETING INPUT To input a personal greeting: 1. Press [MENU] 2. To edit the banner, press 3. Input your personal banner, using the Alpha Editor.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 64 SETTINGS SETTINGS GRAPHIC SETTING SCREEN SAVER 1. Press [MENU] G TIME SETTINGSET (Determines when the screen saver activates.) Select one of the following options : Off / 5 Secs / 10 Secs / 20 Secs / 30 Secs. G SCREEN SAVER Select parameters (DOWNLOAD IMAGE/EMS IMAGE) by using the navigation key, then press...
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 66 SETTINGS SETTINGS NAM SETTING Enables Auto NAM (Number Assignment Modules) or manually selects a NAM. AUTO NAM Automatically switches phone to proper NAM when you have multiple NAM registrations. 1. Press [MENU] 2. Select “Yes” or “No” then press [OK] to save it.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 68 SETTINGS SETTINGS OTHERS ANSWER MODE To select an answer mode: 1. Press [MENU] 2. Select “Any Key” or “Send Key”. G Any Key : Press any key to answer an incoming call except , and G Send Key : Press only to answer a call.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 70 SETTINGS SETTINGS KEY GUARD 1. Press [MENU] 2. Select “On” or “Off”. G On : Prevents accidentally pressing the keypad. G Off : Key guard off. 3. To save, press [OK]. NOTE: To unlock the key guard, press LANGUAGE To select the language in which letters are displayed on screen.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 72 SETTINGS SETTINGS MAKING AND ANSWERING A CALL IN TTY MODE You can make or answer calls in the same manner as ordinary calls. SPEAKER MODE 1. Press [MENU] 2. Select “On” or “Off”. G On : Speaker phone on. G Off : Speaker phone off.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 74 VS MENU VS MENU CALL ANSWER Sets and operates the answering machine. 1. Press [MENU] 2. Select one of the following options, then press ON/OFF : Turns the Call Answer Mode on/off. INBOX : Plays or erases a recorded memo. CALL SPEAKER ON : You can(not) hear the caller’s voice as it’s recorded by answering machine.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 76 VS MENU VS MENU TOP LEVEL Use Top Level to train or untrain the VR with your control words (Dial, Redial, Voice Memo, Phone Book, Cancel). 1. Press [MENU] 2. Select one of the following options, then press LIST WORDS : Displays the list of control words in the top level set.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 78 VS MENU VS MENU LIST 1. P ress [MENU] 2. To list phone book entries with attached voice tags, press 3. Select one of the entries, then press [OK]. EDIT : Retrain / Voice Setting / Clear. PLAY : Play voice tag.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 80 VS MENU VS MENU DIGIT MODE Use the digit mode to select one of the following options ; ECHO, BEEP, ECHO+BEEP. 1. Press [MENU] 2. Select one option, then press ECHO : Digit echoes back when entered. BEEP : Digit beeps when entered.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 82 VR MODE VR MODE DIAL 1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR mode. Say digits one at a time, or command 2. Say “Dial” and the display on the MENU right will appear. Depending on the prompt mode, expert or beginner, you will hear a different set of prompts that follows.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 84 MEMO MEMO Page 82 - Chapter 4 Chapter 5 SECURITY FEATURES This chapter addresses security features including locking and unlocking the phone, restricting calls and clearing the phone book. Chapter 5 - Page 83...
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 86 SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY Prevents the unauthorized use of the handset and only allows access to certain features to those who have the password. RESTRICT Enables you to restrict certain features with the password.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 88 SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES MENU To block access to the menu to prevent any changes: 1. Press [MENU] then enter “Password”. 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict”. G Restrict : Restrict access to the menu. G Allow : Allow access to the menu.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 90 SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES SPECIAL #’S Special #’s allows you to store 3 phone numbers that can be called even when the phone is in the lock mode. 1. Press [MENU] then enter “Password”. 2.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 92 SECURITY FEA TURES SECURITY FEA TURES USER ID To change your User ID: 1. Press [MENU] then enter “Password”. NOTE: The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. 2. Press 3.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 94 SCHEDULE SCHEDULE The schedule allows you to set an event and reminds you of that event. EVENT 1. To display a calendar, press [MENU] 2. Select New Event. 3. Move the Navigation Key to choose a date in the calendar then press [OK].
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 96 CALCULA CALCULA CALCULATOR Allows you to use the CDM-8410 as a calculator to perform basic mathematic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). 1. Press [MENU] 2. Follow the instructions below to calculate (8*6)/4-2.5 Input 8. Move the Navigation key leftward.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 98 STOPW STOPW STOPWATCH Simultaneously times up to six different events. To operate the stopwatch: 1. Press [MENU] 2. To measure a time period. To start the stopwatch, press [START]. To pause it, press [STOP]. To resume, press [START].
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 100 TWO-W Y SMS TWO-W Y SMS Your CDM-8410 features Two-Way Short Message Service (SMS). This feature sends and receives text messages through your phone. Voice mail notification is also supported. MESSAGE INDICATORS The following symbols indicate the status of message received by your phone.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 102 SENDING TEXT MESSAGES SENDING TEXT MESSAGES SENDING NEW TEXT MESSAGES 1. Press [MENU] 2. Input a new phone number then press [OK]. G You can look it up a number in the phone book by pressing [PB].
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 106 INBOX INBOX LOCK & UNLOCK 1. To lock or unlock the text message, press “Lock/Unlock”. 2. Select “Lock” to lock the message or “Unlock” to unlock the message, then press [OK]. BLOCK SENDER 1. Block all incoming messages from the block list. G BLOCK : Enter the address to block.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 108 OUTBOX OUTBOX The Outbox Menu options help you manage sent text messages or messages waiting to be sent. To access the menu: ERASE 1. To erase a text message, press 2. When you see “Delete Msg?”, press [YES].
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 110 SAVED Manages saved messages from the Inbox/Outbox. 1. Press [MENU] 2. Select a message then press [OK]. The message is displayed. 3. Press [OPTS]. 4.1. If the text message is saved from the “Inbox” menu, this screen will be displayed.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 112 ERASE ALL ERASE ALL ERASE MESSAGES Erases all the messages from the “Inbox”, “Outbox”, “Saved” or “My Object” folder. 1. Press [MENU] 2.1. To erase all the inbox messages, press G Erases entire inbox or old inbox. 2.2.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 114 SETTINGS SETTINGS ALERT Enables phone to alert you of an incoming message. 1. Press “Alert”. 2. Select “Ringer”, “Vibrate”, “Silent”, “Ringer & Remind”, or “Vibrate & Remind”. G The Ringer & Remind or Vibrate & Remind rings or vibrates every 2 minutes to remind you of an incoming message.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 116 SETTINGS SETTINGS SIGNATURE With this feature you can create and save a signature to include in messages. 1. Press “Signature”. 2. Select “Edit Signature” or “Insert Signature”. G EDIT SIGNATURE : Edit user's signature. G INSERT SIGNATURE : Select whether the signature will be included into sending message.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 118 EMERGENCY CALLING EMERGENCY CALLING This 911 feature puts phone in the Emergency Call Mode when you dial the preprogrammed emergency number, 911. It also operates in the lock mode and out of the service area. 911 IN LOCK MODE The “911”...
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 120 AXCESS AXCESS Your phone provides “A xcess ”, a unique feature that enables you to download melody ringers, wallpapers, games, and more from your network to your phone. Please contact your service provider for the availability of these services.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:25 AM Page 122 AXCESS AXCESS ERASING AN APPLICATION 1. Press [MENU] or press and hold 2. Select “Settings” with then press 3. Select “Manage Apps” with then press The memory status will be displayed. 4. Select the application to be erased with press 5.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:26 AM Page 124 BROWSER MENU BROWSER MENU BROWSER MENU The browser menu lists the actions necessary to operate the browser. To access the browser menu, press [MENU] press BACK To return to the previous page, press [MENU] or press , then press HOME...
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:26 AM Page 126 BROWSER MENU BROWSER MENU PROXY Enables you to select another WAP PROXY. To select Set UP.Link, press CIRCUIT LINGER To select Circuit Linger Timer, press SCROLL MODE To select scroll mode, press SCROLL SPEED To select scroll speed, press KEY PRESS TIMEOUT To select Key Press Timeout, press...
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:26 AM Page 128 A SVC A SVC CONNECTION To select a connection mode based on the handset usage: 1. Press [MENU] 2. Select one of the following connection modes: G Voice Call : To receive a voice call. G Data Only : To receive data when connected to PC.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:26 AM Page 130 SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES Read This Information Before Using Your Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:26 AM Page 132 SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ELECTRONIC DEVICES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained...
DO NOT disassemble the phone or its accessories. If service or repair is required, return the unit to an author- ized Audiovox service center. If unit is disassembled, the risk of electric shock or fire may result. DO NOT short-circuit the battery terminals with metal items etc.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:26 AM Page 136 SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES OPERATING PROCEDURES Never violate any of the following Rules and Regulations of the FCC when using your phone. The following offenses are punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both: - Using obscene, indecent, or profane language.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:26 AM Page 138 INFORMA TION INFORMA TION THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:26 AM Page 140 U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:26 AM Page 142 guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:26 AM Page 144 The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the lat- est research developments around the world. 7.
8410altel 2003.12.12 12:26 AM Page 146 increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommen- dation in December 2000.
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