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User Manual. Iridium reserves the right to revise this User Manual or withdraw it at any time without prior notice. You can find the current version of this Iridium Extreme™ User Guide at www.iridiumextreme.com.
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If you violate these terms you agree to defend, indemnify and hold Iridium harmless with respect to any claims or actions by third parties related to your improper use of copyrighted materials and to pay all costs, damages, fines and other amounts incurred by Iridium, or on its behalf, in the defense of any such claims or actions.
Glass Parts ........................12 Extended Exposure to Loud Noise ............... 12 Seizures and Blackouts ..................... 12 Repetitive Motion ....................... 13 3: Iridium Extreme™ Overview ...............15 Guide Overview ......................15 Phone Overview ......................16 Front View ......................... 16 Side View ........................17 Back View ........................
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Normal Operation....................38 Tips on Efficient Operation ................. 38 Placing a Call ........................ 39 Before you place a call: ..................39 Dial the Number ..................... 39 End a Call ........................41 Re-dial Last Number Called ................42 Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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WordWise Text mode.................... 70 Digit mode (123) ....................72 Punctuation mode (#?@) ..................72 8: Using the Phonebooks ................75 Organizing My Phonebook ..................75 Phone Memory ......................75 SIM Card Memory ....................... 75 Personal Numbers ...................... 75 Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Set Expiry Period ....................110 Select Delivery Reports ..................112 10: Using the Voicemail Menu ............. 113 Locating the Voicemail Menu ................113 About the Voicemail Menu ...................113 Voicemail Notification .....................114 Check Your Voicemail ....................114 Store Your Voicemail Number ................115 viii Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Select the Time Format ..................148 Select the Date Format ..................149 Selecting the Display Language .................150 Setting Backlights.....................152 Setting Contrast ......................153 Using the Key Setup Menu ..................154 Setup the Convenience Key Function ............154 Setup the Right Soft Key Function ..............155 Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Change the Phone PIN Code ................183 Change the SIM PIN Code .................185 Change the SIM Card PIN2 Code ..............187 Call Barring PIN .....................189 16: Troubleshooting ................191 17: Certification and Compliance Information ........195 Export Compliance ....................195 Standards Compliance Information ..............195 Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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18: Limited Warranty, Product and Satellite Service Terms, Warranty Support, and Software License ............197 Exclusions .......................198 Limitations of Warranty/Local Laws ..............199 Conditions of Use and Limitations of Liability ..........200 Warranty Claim Process ..................202 SOFTWARE LICENSE ....................203 Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
1: Introduction Thank you for purchasing the state of the art Iridium Extreme™. This User Manual contains the procedures for the safe operation of the satellite phone and the available facilities. Important: Read this entire manual, including the safety information in Chapter 2 before using the Iridium Extreme™.
2: Important Safety Information Important: Read this entire chapter, before using the Iridium Extreme™. Safety and Warning Icons The following conventions are used in this User Manual. Caution! Care must be taken. Failure to follow directions carefully could result in damage to equipment.
Harmful noise. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Your Iridium Extreme™ is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. Your Iridium Extreme™ is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning the exposure of human beings to RF frequency.
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If you wish to reduce your exposure to RF energy, you can limit the amount of time you use the phone and increase the distance between the phone/antenna and your body when you use it. For example, you may Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven. Do not leave your phone in an automobile or other vehicle with high temperatures. them. explode. been damaged from dropping or high temperatures. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
WARNING! Use of non-Iridium batteries or chargers may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Important Use only Iridium original products for safety and quality assurance. Iridium’s warranty does not cover damage caused by use of non-Iridium batteries.
Iridium system. When placing a call to an emergency operator or local public safety answering point, always verbally report your location to assist first responders with indentifying your location to provide assistance. Caller location identification is not automatically transmitted on the Iridium system.
Most electronic equipment is subject to interference from RF energy from external sources if inadequately shielded. In some circumstances your mobile device may cause interference with other devices. Turn off your phone in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Rate Data” on page 4 always follow the instructions and precautions. Product Operation If you wear the satellite phone on your body, always place it in an Iridium leather case. Refer to www.iridium.com. Using accessories not supplied by Iridium may cause your satellite phone to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines.
Airline regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Check and comply with the policy of your airline regarding the use of your phone while the aircraft is on the ground. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
To protect your hearing: volume. Seizures and Blackouts Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when playing video games. If you or Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
3: Iridium Extreme™ Overview Guide Overview This chapter provides a complete tour of the Iridium Extreme™. You will discover all the features and components that you need to operate your phone to its full potential. For ease of use, the chapters in this manual are divided by menu options.
Phone Overview Front View Earpiece On/Off Button Programmable SOS Button SOS Indicator Status Indicator Convenience Volume Keys Display Left Soft Key Right Soft Key 2-way Navi-key Green Key Red Key Key pad Microphone Accessory Connector Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Charging / USB / External Antenna Adapters Included with the Iridium Extreme™ are two adapters. These adapters attach to the bottom of your phone and are required for charging, connecting the USB data cable, or using the external antenna. These adapters are designed to provide a robust and flexible approach to using external accessories with the Iridium Extreme™.
Iridium brand is facing forward. Then press the adapter up until the side clasps are locked into place and the adapter is securely fastened to your phone.
AC Travel Charger and International Plug Kit The AC Travel Charger and International Plug Kit provides rapid charge for optimal performance. The AC Travel Charger plugs directly into the power connector on the right side of your adapter. Accessory Adapter Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
The convenient headset provides both an earphone and microphone in one small piece for simple hands-free and private telephone conversations. The headset plugs directly into the jack on the right side of your phone. Headset port Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
External Antenna and take care not to twist the wires. Then attach the Accessory Adapter with connected External Antenna to your phone and place the External Antenna in an area with a view of the open sky for use. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
The leather case is designed to be used either with our without the accessory adapters so an extended leather flap and Velcro is provided for this purpose. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
USB Data Cable The USB data cable allows you to connect your Iridium Extreme™ phone to a laptop in order to provide a data connection for email or web access. Software and installation instructions are provided on your included CD-ROM or can be obtained from your service provider. The USB Data Cable plugs directly into the mini-USB connector on the left side of your Accessory Adapter.
Network is available and SIM status okay. Phone is Flashing green idle. No connection to network or valid SIM card is Flashing red required. SOS Indicator LED The status indicator at the top of the phone has the following meanings: Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Indicates an SMS message has been received SOS Indicates SOS button and Emergency Mode has been activated Signal Strength Battery charge-level Registered Network/SIM status 15:40 09-JUL-11 Real Time Date Help Menu Left and right soft key functions Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Black bar scrolls up Call and down when using the 2-way Edit Navi-key Menu Delete Options Memory Status Notes Arrow indicates to scroll up or down for Select Back additional options Left and right soft key functions Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
This helps keep your personal information secure and gives you access to your service even if your phone is not available. Important: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card, and avoid exposing your card to static electricity, water or dirt. Gold contact SIM card Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
‘click’ to secure the SIM card. SIM Decal SIM Door OPEN OPEN SIM Card Remove the SIM Card First unlock the retaining clip, then swing out the retaining clip and slide the SIM card out of the slot. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
WARNING! Use of non-Iridium batteries or chargers may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Important Use only Iridium original products for safety and quality assurance. Iridium’s warranty does not cover damage caused by use of non-Iridium batteries.
Under EU requirements, all electrical and electronic products must be taken to separate collection at the end of their working life and must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Do not dispose of your battery in a fire. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
The back panel of the phone is the battery pack. You need to remove the battery pack to insert the SIM card or replace the battery. To Remove the Battery Pack 1. Lift D-ring up and rotate counterclockwise 90 degrees 2. Pull D-ring forward and remove battery pack Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
D-ring pin is aligned properly when pressed into the phone 4. Once the battery is fully inserted, rotate the D-ring clockwise 90 degrees and put the D-ring into the stowed position Battery pack pegs Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Note: Calls can still be made or received while the battery is charging; however the battery charges faster if the phone is turned off. When the Iridium Extreme™ is not in use the battery takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge.
Power on Message Once your phone is on, one of the following messages may appear. Message Directive Bad Card See Supplier. Your SIM card has been damaged or incorrectly issued. Contact your service provider for information. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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See Chapter 14: GPS and Location been configured. Based Services for information on configuring the Refer to user Emergency Call Recipient. guide and edit. Press Edit to configure the Emergency Call Recipient or Cancel to proceed to the main window. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Wearing the phone on the body can interfere with proper phone operation, since the antenna requires a clear unobstructed view of the sky to access the Iridium® satellite network. 7. Once you complete your call and are finished with the phone, return the antenna to the center upright position and gently retract the antenna before carrying or storing the phone between uses.
+ for the international access code so the only numbers that are required to add are the country code and phone number. Note: All Iridium subscriber numbers begin with county code of 8816 unless an alternative access number has been issued by your service provider.
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Iridium Extreme™. Callin 3. Calling followed by the number you dialed appears in the display. pea er Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Note: If you have disabled the timer, Connected display. 00:00:01 4. A timer keeps track of the duration of each call. Select Back End a Call Call en e Press the red key. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
3. Phone is unlocked. 4. The phone must be connected with the network. There are two scenarios for receiving calls depending on the antenna position: 1. Antenna extended 2. Antenna stowed; that is, in the down position. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Receiving a call with the Antenna Extended 1. Phone sounds or vibrates. 2. Status indicator alternates red and green. 3. Phone displays n o in Call incoming call. e e t Right soft key Left soft key Red key Green key Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Speaker is displayed above the right soft key. If the call does not connect properly, the following message appears: Message Directive Call Failed The antenna is not properly positioned or the network signal is not strong enough. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
4. After several n o in Call seconds, your phone rings or e e t vibrates, and displays Incoming Call. Select Accept, located above the left soft key, or Reject, located above the right soft key. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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5. The phone displays Conne te Connected. pea er If the call does not connect properly, the following message appears: Message Directive Call Failed The antenna is not properly positioned or the network signal is not strong enough. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Speaker Volume The speaker volume can be adjusted either while on a call or with the Volume and Tones menu located under the Setup menu. 1. Increase the speaker volume by pressing the upper volume control Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Volume Lower volume control increases Back speaker volume Ringer Volume The ringer volume may be adjusted with the Volume and Tones menu located under the Setup menu. upper volume control key. lower volume control key. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
When connected to the network, a message icon appears on your screen indicating a new voicemail message. For more information on retrieving messages, see “Using the Voicemail Menu” on page 113. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Note: All keys with the exception of the power key are locked. You can still answer an incoming call by pressing the green key or the left soft key when the keypad is locked. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
1. Press the left soft key labeled Unlock. 2. Press the * key. A message flashes indicating the keypad is unlocked, and the lock symbol no longer appears on the main screen. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Back Select Back 2-way Navi-key Important: When an arrow appears on the bottom of any menu screen it indicates more options to follow. To see all options, you must continue to press the 2-way Navi-key. Iridium Extreme™ Manual...
Press the Left soft key, labeled Menu. The Main Menu appears. The Main Menu consists of: one oo one oo essa es oi e ail ele t Setup Security Note: You cannot access the Menus during a call. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
2-way Navi-key to scroll to o em the desired menu option until it is elec Back highlighted. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. The option you selected appears. sub-menu. o e ook elec Back Iridium Extreme™ Manual...
To enter this information you need to use the keys on the keypad. Entry of text with the keys on the keypad is discussed in detail in “Traditional Text Entry” on page 59 and “Predictive Text Entry” on page 65. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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The down volume key takes you forward through text when you are editing a phone book entry. If you are editing a message, it Down on the 2-way Navi-key moves forward through message text. Iridium Extreme™ Manual...
Each key represents a set of letters. For Example: Use the number 2 key for letters A, B, and C. Press 1 time for A Press 2 times for B Press 3 times for C Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Using the 2-way Navi key, cycle through the screen until you reach the desired symbol. ¶ elec Back Press the Left Soft Key labeled Select. Press the Star key to open the symbols menu. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
3. Press the left soft key labeled Select. elec Back ou ca eac me 4. The original text now appears, but you are in the number entry mode. 5. Press the left soft key labeled Options. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Note: Use this same procedure for entering symbols into text by choosing Insert symbol in the Options menu. You can also press the * key as a shortcut for accessing the symbol menu (see “Entering Punctuation” on page 62). Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
7: Predictive Text Entry Predictive text is implemented on the Iridium Extreme™ and affects the following areas: Predictive text entry has the following modes: Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Punctuation mode (123). Pressing the Pound key (#) Shift key Pressing the Zero key (0) enters Space key Pressing the Asterisk key (*) is the Next key modes of text entry during message creation: Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Options Clear Punctuation Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
LetterWise Text mode Press the Convenience key Next Right Soft key Space key Shift key key 5 key 3 Next key ( ) for desired Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
8 WordWise Text mode Press the Convenience key If the word you are entering is not found in any dictionary you can switch 1 key left option key Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Options Clear key 7 key 3 twice for the next underline indicates there are other Next Key Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Convenience key to return to the desired text entry mode to Convenience key on Options menu in the Create Message editor 1 key Punctuation mode (#?@) Convenience Options menu in the Create Message editor 1 key can Next key English/French/Russian/Spanish* % $ € £ Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Phone Number Digits Name Characters Note: SIM card capacity varies depending upon the card issued by your service provider. Locating My Phonebook e istere Starting from the Main Screen: 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Menu. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Note: To open the SIM Phonebook, use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the SIM Phonebook is highlighted. About the My Phonebook Menu You can do the following functions using the Phonebook menu: Call (SMS). elete e or tat s otes ele t Phonebook Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Call elete 4. Use the 2-way Navi-key until the New e or tat s option is highlighted. otes ele t 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select to proceed. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Note: While entering or editing contact information the side volume keys allow you to move backwards and forwards without deleting. s it aol o Clear 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Save. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Call stor et p ele t 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. one oo 2. The Phonebook entries are Cat te en now displayed in alphabetical ones is er order. ele t Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Back 3. With the entry highlighted, press the left soft key labeled Options. Note: You can also press the green key as a short-cut to calling an entry. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Callin 6. Calling followed by the number you dialed is displayed. The call is then connected. pea er Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Note: If an entry has more than one number, for example, Home, Work and Mobile, then all numbers are displayed. Using the 2-way Navi-key, highlight the number to be called and press Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Sending an SMS Message Options Starting at the SMS Options Menu: nsert s nter i its a e as ra t ele t 1. While Send is highlighted press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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1. While Send is highlighted press the left soft key, labeled Select. en To e ipient 2. A Send To screen appears with New Recipient and the entry number. 3. Press the right soft key, labeled Add. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Phonebook, use the Edit Option. essa es oi e ail Starting at the Main Menu, with My Call stor Phonebook highlighted: et p ele t 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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(down key) without s it aol o deleting and the right soft key, Clear labeled Clear to delete characters. Use the keypad to enter new characters. 7. Press the left soft key, labeled Save. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Select. one oo 2. The Phonebook is displayed. Cat te en Use the 2-way Navi-key to ones is er scroll until the desired entry is highlighted. ele t 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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7. A message briefly appears elete to indicate the entry was deleted. The main Phonebook menu then appears. 8. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
3. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. Call elete 4. Use the 2-way Navi-key until e or tat s otes Memory Status is highlighted. ele t 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select to proceed. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Select. one oo 2. The Phonebook is displayed. Cat te en ones Use the 2-way Navi-key to is er scroll until the desired entry is highlighted. ele t 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Note option for this entry. Restricted Phonebook When the Phonebook is restricted, My Phonebook and SIM Phonebook do not appear. The main menu displays Fixed Phonebook only. The Fixed Phonebook cannot be edited. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Note: All instructions for the Messages menu start from the Main Menu as shown. You can perform the following functions using the Messages menu: ea e Ou o messages elec Back expiry period and enable or disable Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
5. The Send option should be m ol highlighted. If not then use the a e a 2-way Navi-key to scroll until it is highlighted. elec Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select to send the message. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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11. In the Number field, after the prefix of 00 or +, enter *2. Clear 12. Press the left soft key, labeled OK. en To 13. Press the left soft key, labeled Send to send the message. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
6. The Send option should be m ol highlighted. If not then use the a e a 2-way Navi-key to scroll until it is highlighted. elec Back 7. Press the left soft key, labeled Select to send the message. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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To add another recipient, use the 2-way Navi-key Cat te en ones to highlight the next recipient and is er repeat step 10. ele t selected, press the right soft key, labeled Back. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Standard SMS messages are up to 160 characters. Long SMS messages and may be billed at the standard 160 character SMS rate. For example, an SMS message with 320 characters may be billed as two standard SMS Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. essa es Create essa e 2. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until nrea ra ts Inbox is highlighted. O t o ettin s ele t 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
1. Press the left soft key, labeled Options Options. essa e 2. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll or ar Call until Reply is highlighted. elete elete ll ele t 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Navi-key to scroll until Send is highlighted. ele t 7. Press the left soft key, labeled Select to send the message. Note: Forward a Received Message While reading the Message: 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. Back Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Add. ele t e ipient 8. Use the 2-way Navi-key until nter the desired recipient from your Cat te en ones phonebook is highlighted. is er ele t 9. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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To add another recipient, use the 2-way Navi-key, highlight the next recipient and repeat step 8. elec Back selected, press the right soft key, labeled Back. 14. Press the left soft key, labeled Send. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Delete a Message one oo one oo Start at the Main Menu with Messages essa es oi e ail highlighted: Call istor et p ele t 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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7. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Delete is highlighted. To delete all essa e messages highlight Delete All. or ar Call a e n elete elete ll ele t 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. essa es Create essa e nrea 2. Use the 2-way Navi-key to ra ts ettin s scroll until the Drafts option is highlighted. ele t 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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If not use the 2-way nter i its a e as ra t Navi-key to scroll until Send is highlighted. ele t 9. Press the left soft key, labeled Select to send the message. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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To add another nter recipient, use the 2-way Navi-key, Cat te en ones highlight the next recipient and is er repeat step 12. ele t selected, press the right soft key, labeled Back. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
18. Press the left soft key, labeled Send. Using the Settings Menu Enter Service Center Number you wish to forward your outgoing messages. The Iridium Extreme™ will configured. one oo one oo Start at the Main Menu with Messages essa es...
Start at the Main Menu with Messages essa es oi e ail highlighted: Call istor et p ele t 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 6. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the desired period of time is highlighted. elec Back 7. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. The screen returns to the Settings menu. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. eli er eport 6. Use the 2-way Navi-key to turn the Delivery Report OFF or ON. ele t 7. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. The screen returns to the Settings menu. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Note: All instructions for the Voicemail menu start from the Main Menu as shown. About the Voicemail Menu You can do the following functions using the Inbox menu: Vo cema l all Vo cema l Vo cema l e elec Back Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. oi e ail 3. Call Voicemail is highlighted. Call oi e ail oi e ail ettin s ele t 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Follow the audio prompts for additional capabilities. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Voicemail Settings option is highlighted. ele t 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. oi e ail ettin s 5. The Number option is highlighted. ele t 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
8. Press the left soft key, labeled Save. ele t 9. Press the right soft key, labeled Back to return to 10. Press the red key to exit to the Main Screen. One-Touch Access to Voicemail Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
11: Using the Data Modem Menu In order to use the Iridium Extreme™ as a modem for your computer, you must first follow the installation instructions provided on the CD-ROM included with your phone or use the instructions provided by your service provider.
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B ca le cable it is important to not remove the battery. a cel If you need to remove the battery, first disconnect from the USB cable, power down the Iridium Extreme™ and then remove the battery. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Note: All instructions for the Call History menu start from the Main Menu as shown. About the Call History Menu You can perform the following functions using the Call History menu: Call istor talking on your phone Call o Call eters and received calls ele t Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call o 5. The Call Log menu is displayed with e ei e Calls isse Calls Received Calls highlighted. iale Calls ele t 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call istor 3. The Call History menu is Call o Call eters displayed with Call Log highlighted. ele t 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Starting from the Main Menu: one oo 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to one oo essa es scroll until Call History is oi e ail highlighted. Call istor et p ele t 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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7. The Dialed Calls screen is iale Calls displayed with a list of your last ten calls. ele t Press the right soft key labeled Back to go back one level, or the red key to return the Main Screen. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Total all ti e eset all ti er use the 2-way Navi-key until it is. i eti e all ti e n all ispla i le ti ers ele t 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call istor Call o 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key Call eters to scroll until Call Meters is highlighted. ele t 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Starting from the Main Menu: one oo 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to one oo essa es scroll until Call History is oi e ail Call istor highlighted. et p ele t 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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The screen displays: Reset call timers? e e call me 7. Press the left soft key for Yes or the right soft key for No. eset 8. If you press Yes, the display reads Call Call eters reset meters reset. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call istor Call o 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key Call eters to scroll until Call Meters is highlighted. ele t 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Starting from the Main Menu: one oo 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to one oo essa es scroll until Call History is oi e ail highlighted. Call istor et p ele t 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 7. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to a le a le Enabled or Disabled. elec Back 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until i eti e all ti e n all ispla i le ti ers Audible timers is highlighted. ele t 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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10. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. elec Back 11. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the previous menu. 12. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until n all ispla i le ti ers Audible timers is highlighted. ele t 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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10. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. elec Back 11. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the previous menu. 12. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Note: All instructions for the Setup menu start from the Main Menu as shown. About the Setup Menu You can perform the following functions using the Setup menu: et p Call Options es an Tones speaker and alert Ti e Contrast et p ele t Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. et p 3. Call Options is already displayed. Call Options es an Tones Ti e Contrast et p ele t 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Select. et p Call Options 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to es an Tones Ti e scroll until Volumes and Contrast Tones is highlighted. et p ele t 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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8. Press the left soft key, labeled OK the desired setting. ele t 9. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to 10. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Tones in er ol pea er ol 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to in Tone lert Tone scroll to Speaker Volume. e pa Tone i rate ele t 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Starting from the Main Menu: o e ook o e ook 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key Vo cema l to scroll until Setup is o em highlighted. elec Back 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. ele t 9. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to 10. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
5. Use the 2-way Navi-key pea er ol in Tone to scroll until Alert Tone is lert Tone e pa Tone highlighted. i rate ele t 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Starting from the Main Menu: one oo one oo 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key essa es oi e ail to scroll until Setup is Call istor highlighted. et p ele t 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Tone scroll to the desired tone. ele t 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. a e ele e elec Back 9. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the Main Screen. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Volume a 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key e Volume eake Volume to scroll until Vibrate is highlighted. elec Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Starting from the Main Menu: one oo one oo 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key essa es oi e ail to scroll until Setup is Call istor highlighted. et p ele t 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Select. Ti e one 7. Use the 2-way Navi-key until highlighted. ele t 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 9. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the Main Screen. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Select. me a elec me o e me o ma 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll a e o ma until Time Zone is highlighted. elec Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. all O Volume a 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to ua e scroll until Time & Date is Backl highlighted. elec Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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1. Press the left soft key. 2. Scroll down six times. 3. Press the left soft key again. 4. Scroll down three times 5. Press the left soft key, the English option is at the top. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Backlight is highlighted. e on s ele t 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 7. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the Main Screen. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until to increase or decrease the contrast. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 7. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the Main Screen. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Key Setup is highlighted. ua e Backl elec Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. e e ce Ke 5. Convenience Key is highlighted. o Ke elec Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. all O 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key Volume a to scroll until Key Setup is ua e Backl highlighted. elec Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Starting from the Main Menu: o e ook 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key o e ook to scroll until Setup is Vo cema l o em highlighted. elec Back 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Starting from the Main Menu: one oo one oo 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key essa es oi e ail to scroll until Setup is Call istor highlighted. et p ele t 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Starting from the Main Menu: o e ook o e ook 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key Vo cema l to scroll until Setup is o em highlighted. elec Back 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. eset 6. A message appears briefly one settin s reset indicating the phone settings 7. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
14: GPS and Location-Based Services The Iridium Extreme™ GPS and Location-Based Service features allow you to view, send, or restrict your location information. There are four main components to setup and use these features: Location Options Setup Menu: located in the Iridium Extreme™ main menu in the setup section, Location Options Options is where you customize your GPS, emergency, message, and format options.
4. Within the Location Options menu o ation Options Options are GPS Options, Emergency er en Options essa e Options or at Options, Message Options, Format, C rrent o ation and Current Location. ele t Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
The default setting for GPS Settings Lock is Disabled. To enable GPS ettin s o na le Settings Lock, move the 2-way isa le Navi-key until the Enabled option is highlighted ele t 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
5 minutes, or every 10 minutes. To modify this setting, use the 2-way ele t Navi-key to scroll and highlight the desired update rate. 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
SOS button cover, press the red key located underneath, and contacts could be a family member, commercial safety service, safety office, or Iridium-supported public emergency number (ex. 911 in U.S. or 000 in Australia). Note: the operation of the SOS button feature is limited by any conditions affecting the GPS signal strength and GPS service availability.
Emergency Mode. When Emergency Mode is activated, the option to cancel Emergency To initiate Emergency Mode from the menu, highlight “Emergency Mode” and press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Additionally, the phone (if programmed) will send an SMS message to your designated contact every five minutes in the following format: via Iridium This message contains the following information: with gauging accuracy language of the user (ex. “en” is English) Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Call, which means that a message and call will be initiated to your programmed contacts in the event that Emergency Mode is started by pressing the red SOS button on the top of the phone or by selecting Emergency Mode from the menu. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Call” or “Message Only” needs to be selected in Emergency Actions. The default setting for Message Recipient is “empty”, meaning that recipients need to be added in order to notify a designated contact in the event of an emergency. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Enter Number, press the left option key, labeled Select, and enter the number. Enter Email, use the 2-way Navi- key to highlight Enter Email and press the left option key, labeled Select. 2-way Navi-key to highlight the My Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
00 is not required. The call recipient number must include the country code that Iridium only supports 911 in the US and 000 in Australia and these numbers will not work in other geographies.
Options To program the Regular Updates from lar p ates the Message Options screen, select Regular Updates with the left option key, labeled Select. Once selected, ele t Update Frequency and Update Recipient will appear. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Select. existing address, use the 2-way Navi-key to highlight the My Phonebook listing and press the left option key, labeled Select. Once the My Phonebook listing is selected, Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
The format of your GPS location information can be modified. o ation Options Options er en Options The handset provides four (4) options essa e Options or at for position: C rrent o ation ele t Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Back preferred format and then use the left option key, labeled Select. Altitude Format or at osition Format screen, to modify the ltit setting for Altitude format, press the left soft key, labeled Select. ele t Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
If location is available, it will be displayed in the configured format including Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Age of fix, and number of GPS satellites. The screen will update Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Select. Online Portal Integration with 3 Parties Your Iridium Extreme™ also supports integration with 3 party online portals using short burst data (SBD). These 3 party online portals provide the ability to track your phone’s location online, see location history, two- way message, set-up geofences, and coordinate scheduled check-ins.
Note: All instructions for the Security menu start from the Main Menu as shown. Note: Scroll one down from Setup to view the Security option. ele t 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 3. The Phone lock option is one lo highlighted. If not, use the 2-way C an e Navi-key to scroll until it is. ele t 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. The Phone lock capability takes effect when you turn OFF your Iridium Extreme™. Each time you restart the phone, you are prompted to enter your Phone PIN. Once you do, the phone is fully operational.
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Back 6. The Enter PIN screen appears. Using nter the keypad enter the PIN number. ele t Clear 7. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. The message SIM lock disabled briefly menu. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
Change PIN is highlighted. ele t 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. C an e 5. The Change PIN menu appears. Phone PIN is highlighted. Call arrin ele t 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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Verify PIN field and enter the new PIN again. 8. When all fields are complete, press the left soft key, labeled OK. e OK 9. The screen displays PIN changed OK then returns to the Change PIN menu. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. C an e 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call arrin SIM PIN is highlighted. ele t 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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PIN field and enter the new PIN again. C an e Clear 8. When all fields are complete, press the left soft key, labeled OK. 9. The screen displays PIN changed e OK OK then returns to the Change PIN menu. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. C an e 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call arrin SIM PIN 2 is highlighted. ele t 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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C an e Clear 8. When all fields are complete, press the left soft key, labeled OK. C an e 9. The screen displays PIN changed an e O OK then returns to the Change PIN menu. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. C an e Call arrin 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call barring PIN is highlighted. ele t 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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PIN again. 8. When all fields are complete, press the left soft key, labeled OK. C an e 9. The screen displays PIN changed an e O OK then returns to the Change PIN menu. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
16: Troubleshooting Problem Solution Phone won’t power for a minimum of three seconds to turn the phone’s power on? format? All calls made from the Iridium Restricted Call Barring setting. numbers or prefixes that are on the list. calls. Call Forwarding and Call Barring settings.
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Your SIM card will not You can’t cancel Call Forwarding or Call Barring. The message indicator is flashing. another message. Use the messages menu to delete one or more messages. charge. let it cool before charging. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
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(until the phone turns itself off) temperatures? At extreme hot or cold becoming warm during use. is quite normal. Phone is not responding to user controls including Your SIM card is Check Card or Insert Card...
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Your phone is menu. it to its original setting. Select. Phone states “Searching for Extend the antenna and point upright again to accelerate the registration process. Iridium Extreme™ User Manual...
United States, European Union, Canada and Mexico. FCC Compliance The Iridium Extreme™ is certified under 47 CFR Part 25 as FCC ID: Q639575. It also complies with Part 15 of the FCC Regulations. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Limited Warranty, notice of a defect in the Product covered by this Limited Warranty, Iridium will repair or replace the Product or refund the purchase price of the Product, at Iridium’s sole option. Iridium shall have no obligation to repair, replace, or refund unless the defective Product is returned in accordance with the instructions set out in this Limited Warranty and within the warranty period.
This Product is covered by a U.S.A. warranty. This Limited Warranty is applicable in all countries and is enforceable in any country or region where Iridium or its Service Provider offer warranty service for the Product. Outside of the U.S.A., any different warranty terms, liabilities and/or legal requirements of the country in which the Product is sold are specifically disclaimed by Iridium.
This Limited Warranty is your sole and exclusive remedy. These terms and conditions supersede any prior agreements or representations, including those made in Iridium sales literature or advice given to you by or on behalf of Iridium in connection with your purchase.
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Iridium may void certain protections offered under the Limited Warranty and Iridium reserves the right to terminate your right to use the Product on the Iridium system. If you do not accept the terms of this Limited Warranty, do not use the Product on the Iridium system.
GPS devices, recorders or other devices which alter the information sent or received by the Product, except to the extent that Iridium has tested those devices and confirmed that their use will have no adverse effect on the Iridium system.
(whether contained in user or technical manuals, training materials, specifications or otherwise) pertaining to the Software and made available by Iridium with the Software in any manner. You shall use the Software solely as embedded in (or, if downloaded, as provided via download), for execution on, and for communication via the Iridium system.
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Iridium. You shall implement reasonable security measures to protect such trade secrets. To the extent required by law, and at your written request, Iridium shall provide you with the interface information needed to achieve interoperability between the Software and another independently created program, on payment of Iridium’s applicable fee, if any.
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You may terminate the license at any time by destroying all copies of Software and any Documentation. Your rights under the license will terminate immediately without notice from Iridium if you fail to comply with any provision of the license and Limited Warranty. Upon termination, you shall destroy all copies of Software and Documentation in your possession or control.
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