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T9 Text In- put, vibrating alert and a 7-line LCD Display with ad- justable text size make 9155-GPX easier to use. The 9155-GPX also has user changeable faceplates, en- abling you to express your individuality through your wireless handset.
WARNING : Always read and understand all of the Warnings and Safety Instructions contained in this Manual before attempting to use this Audiovox 9155- GPX Cellular Phone, to help avoid potential hazards that could result in bodily injury or property damage.
Never attempt to disassemble the phone or any of its accessories. If service or repair is required, re- turn the unit to an Audiovox authorized service cen- ter. If the unit should be disassembled, a risk of elec- tric shock or fire may result.
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Instruc- tion Manual for that other device first to obtain detailed safety instructions. Never connect this cellular phone to any unauthorized or incompatible auxiliary product that has not been expressly approved by Audiovox. CAUTION...
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Safe Operation of Battery Pack • Never short-circuit a battery pack by either acciden- tally or intentionally bringing the terminals in contact with another metal object. That could result in burns, other bodily injury or a fire, and could also damage the battery pack.
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Always turn your phone OFF before removing the battery pack, and always use the battery pack for its intended purpose only. • Always use the battery pack supplied by Audiovox, or an approved replacement battery pack, to avoid any risk of damage to your cellular phone. WARNING...
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Safe Operation of AC Adapter The AC Adapter and the Desktop Charger that were designed by Audiovox for this unit both require the use of a standard 120 V AC power source for their operation. • Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or desktop charger, as exposure to electric shock haz- ards may result.
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Safe Operation of AC Adapter (continued) • Always unplug the AC adapter or desktop charger from the power source before attempting any clean- ing in order to avoid the risk of electric shock. Al- ways use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the equipment, after it has been unplugged.
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the BC-9100 belt-clip and LB-9100 holster mod- els, offered by Audiovox as an accessory to this phone, and found to comply with FCC RF exposure require- ments. Third-party belt-clips, holsters and similar ac-...
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Tips on Efficient Operation: For your phone to operate most efficiently: • Extend your antenna fully. • Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are ad- equately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
SAR INFORMATION SAR INFORMATION THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S RE- QUIREMENTS 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 Fed- eral Communications Commission of the U.S.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Retractable Whip Antenna List of Equipment Handheld Portable Telephone Lithium Ion Battery Pack (BTR-9100) AC Adapter (CNR-9100) Handheld Portable Telephone Lithium Ion Battery Pack Name of the Equipment AC Adapter...
BATTERY FUNCTIONS BATTERY FUNCTIONS Attaching Battery Pack 1. Press and slide the bat- tery cover to remove it. 2. Place the BTR-9100 bat- tery pack in the battery cavity so that it fits over the connector. 3. Slide the cover back to snap it on.
Recharging the Battery Your 9155-GPX phone has a built-in charger function. To recharge the Battery Pack: 1. Insert the BTR-9100 Battery Pack into the phone’s battery cavity. 2. If the phone is on with the press and hold 3. Insert the flat connector end of the CNR-9100 AC Adapter into the connector port on the bottom of the phone.
Recharging with the Desktop Holder The CNR-9100 AC Adapter and the optional accessory DTH-9100 Desktop Holder can also be used to recharge the phone as illustrated below. 9155-GPX Desktop Holder DTH-9100 (Option) Battery Information • Temperature extremes affect the Battery Pack’s ability to charge;...
Battery Level Indicator. Monitors the battery charge condition. ABCDEFGHIJKL Graphic full-dot matrix display with flexible MNOPQRSTUVWX font size in 3 to 7 lines. YZ1234567890 Use to enter Telephone Numbers and letters and symbols (see page 32). used for One-Touch Emergency Feature. Rcl F Descriptions...
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Turning the Phone On/Off Press and hold tarily light, and a tone will be heard. To turn the phone off, press and hold Antenna Position The antenna can only be used in its fully extended or fully retracted position.
BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION Placing Calls Placing a Call 1. Enter the phone number. (A maximum of 32 digits will be displayed.) 2. Press indicator will appear on the display. • To Correct a Number Press to clear the last digit. Press and hold •...
. The phone number will be displayed. indicator will be displayed and the call will be placed. Note: If two telephone numbers are stored in the address, the Primary Number will be dialed. Quick Dialing When this feature is on, the Primary number in your Phonebook address 02 to 09 can be dialed with just one push of the key.
One-Touch Emergency Call Dials an emergency number with a single key stroke, even in the “Phone Lock” or “Restrict” mode and can be turned off to prevent unintentional calls to the emer- gency number. See Turning On/Off One-Touch Emergency Call Fea- ture (F63) on page 85.
See Redial Soft Key (F04) on page 90. Ringing Tone with Melody The 9155-GPX offers 15 different ringer tones and melo- dies. See Ringer Type Selection (F32) on page 75 and Ringer Volume Control (F31) on page 75 and Vibrat- ing Alert (F8) on page 89 for more information.
The talk time of the current call will be automatically displayed. For example, “1H 23M 45S”. Scratch Pad Dialing When you enter a telephone number during a call, the number will be stored in the Scratch Pad memory and can be dialed by pressing Note: You can deactivate “Sending DTMF”...
Three-Way Calling Three-Way Calling allows you to call a third party when a call is already in progress. 1. Enter a number and press party. 2. Press again to connect all three parties. Ask your service provider for the detailed information. Indicators on Standby In standby, your phone displays date and time, various settings...
End to End Signaling Touch Tone™ signaling is required to utilize certain phone services, such as accessing an alternate long distance network, signaling a pager or banking by phone, etc. The following features will make it easy to send frequently used Touch Tone™ signals. See Link Dialing on page 50 for more information.
Entering Letters and Symbols The text entry mode T9 or Alpha will automatically be activated when entering letters, such as names or mes- sages. The current mode — displayed at the bottom of the screen. The numeric or symbol mode will appear by pressing the key under (T9) or (abc).
PHONEBOOK OPERATION PHONEBOOK OPERATION The Enhanced Phonebook with 99 dual-number memory addresses stores up to two telephone num- bers and an e-mail address per entry. Stored numbers can be easily recalled and dialed by pressing them Secret for added privacy. A phonebook entry can also be saved with a voice recording for Voice Activated Dialing.
Storing a Number without Name 1. Press or press and hold then enter the phone number (up to 32 digits). 2. Press the key under the desired memory address (01 through 99) and press Example: To store the phone number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 in address 07.
Manual Hyphenation You can manually insert a hyphen at any place when you enter a telephone number. The maximum number is 32 digits long including hyphens. Example: To insert a hyphen in the number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 to display it as 123-4567.
Up to 40 digits in addresses 01-90 and 80 digits in ad- dresses 91-99. Primary Number \ Secondary Number To store two telephone numbers in one phonebook ad- dress, enter the first number, select the Dual Mark “ \ ” by using the menu, then enter the second number.
Storing a Name with a Phone Number To use this procedure, you will need to refer to “Enter- ing Letters and Symbols” on page 32. 1. Enter the phone number. 2. Press the key under 3. Enter the name. 4. Press the key under memory address (01 through 99) and press to store the number with the name into memory.
Storing E-Mail Addresses E-mail addresses up to 48 characters long can be stored in the Phonebook. Example: 1. Enter a phone number and press the key under twice. Enter e-mail address. 2. Press the key under 3. Press the key under store it.
Storing a Ringer Type with the Phone Number To distinguish callers from each other, assign one of 15 different ringer tones to each Phonebook number. The ringer type is selected under the “Option” menu before storing. Example: 1. Enter phone number(s), and press the key under three times.
Overwrite Warning When you attempt to store an address in a location al- ready being used, the “Overwrite” warning appears on the screen. Example: To store the number 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 in the address 07, where another num- ber 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 is already stored.
Press . This menu helps to recall a number from memory. • Address : Address mode • Search : Sort Scroll or Key Word Search Mode • History : Call History Mode Recall Menu Tree Main Menu Address (Sort Scroll) (Key Word) Search Outgoing...
4. Press Note: The scroll feature will skip any vacant memory address(es). Phonebook Sort Scroll Mode Alphabetically sorts and displays stored telephone num- bers. Example: To display the numbers stored in the memory alphabetically from “J”. 1. Press for “J”.
Phonebook Key Word Search Mode Searches and displays a character string of any part of an Alpha Tag stored in the phonebook. Example: To search the character string AN stored in the phonebook. 1. Press for “A”. 2. Press 3. Press 4.
. Then the call is placed to 123- 4567890. Note: Extra digits will not be stored in memory. to dial the secondary number. Lucas E-mail again. E-mail Audiovox to scroll abcde@audiovox.c and scroll to “View E-mail”. Katie E-mail 123-456-7890 987-654-3210...
Phonebook Edit Modifying Numbers and Names Any phonebook contents can be modified including numbers, names, e-mail addresses, icons, ringer types, secret and phonebook addresses. Modifying Phone Numbers Recall the number from the phonebook. Press to select “Menu”, then scroll to “Modify” and press .
2. Press “Move”. 3. Press 4. Enter the new address Menu Link Mark Dual Entry Manual Hyphen Primary 23-456-7890\ Secondary 987-654-3210 to store Audiovox E-mail and scroll to View E-mail Modify Move Menu Menu Menu Address: Original:12 Option Stored 90 Empty...
Changing Priority of Dual Numbers The primar y and the secondary numbers of a phonebook address can be interchanged. The submenu “Priority” will only be available when two telephone numbers are stored in that address. Example: 1. Recall the number.
Secret Memory Storing a Secret Number Allows you to store a phone number or e-mail address that you want to keep secret in your phonebook and can only be accessed by entering the Security Code (see page 71). Example: To store the phone number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 in address 30 as a secret number.
Recalling a Secret Number Example: To recall the number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 stored in the address 30. 1. Use Phonebook Search Mode to recall a secret number. 2. Press 3. Enter the four-digit security code and press Allows you to sequentially link groups of numbers and store them in memory.
Example: To link 3 numbers and store in Address 35. 1. Enter the first number. 2. Press 3. Press 4. Enter the second number. 5. Press 6. Enter the third number. 7. Press the key under three times. Enter the ad- dress Note: While entering a linked number, you may review all the parts of that number, even those already entered.
Example: To store the telephone number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0, and register the name “Katie”. 1. Enter the telephone number (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0). 2. Press the key under four times.
Replaying Registered Voices 1. Press number. 2. Press , scroll to “Re- play” and press again. 3. You will hear the registered name. Note: Addresses with voice are marked with “V”. Voice Activated Dialing Example: To dial the number by speaking “Katie”. 1.
Recalls outgoing Call History and incoming Caller ID numbers and conveniently redials recently called num- bers or missed calls by using the stored Caller ID. (See Caller ID with Name on page 28.) Call History Memories Memory Outgoing Incoming Scratch Pad You can access the memory in two ways, Scroll and Shortcut.
Reviewing Outgoing Call History Example: To recall a number from Outgoing History. 1. Press The most recent call is dis- played. 2. Scroll with 3. Press to dial displayed number. When duplicate numbers are called, only the latest call is stored in the call history. Reviewing Incoming Call History Example: To recall a received Caller ID from Memory Stack.
Reviewing Scratch Pad Example: 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press 4. Scroll with 5. Press to dial displayed number. Saving a Number to Phonebook Numbers in the Call History and Scratch Pad Memory can be stored in your phonebook. Example: To save a received Caller ID to your phonebook.
MESSAGING FEATURES MESSAGING FEATURES Your 9155-GPX Audiovox Cellular Telephone features Two-Way Short Message Service (SMS) that sends and receives Text Messages through your phone. The phone also supports Voice Mail Notification. Please note that operation of these features depends on the Cellular System and therefore may not be avail- able in all areas.
Receiving Text Messages Your phone can receive and display a text message of up to 255 characters, and saves up to 30 messages in the Inbox. When a new text message is received, the appears and the screen displays “New Message” with animation.
Sending Text Messages While operating in the digital mode, your phone can send a text message to up to 10 recipients with a cellu- lar phone number or e-mail address. The phone saves up to 30 messages in your Outbox. Sending Text Messages 1.
Send-Message Menu • Edit Send To: Corrects address. • Edit Text: Corrects message. • Priority: Marks message “Urgent”. • Call Back # : Temporarily changes your call back number for current message. • Delivery Ack: Temporarily changes acknowledg- ment mode for current message. •...
In order to use voice mail, you must first activate your voice mailbox. For information on how to do this, please contact your service provider. Voice Mail Notification The voice mail system sends a notification to your phone when new messages are left in your voice mailbox. Receiving Voice Mail Notification 1.
Voice Mail Dialing Storing the Voice Mail Access Number To make a set of linked numbers, please see Storing Linked Numbers in Phonebook on page 50, and fol- low the steps 1 through 3. Press the key under times, and press numbers can be stored including the link mark “...
Messaging Feature Settings The following menu allows you to customize your phone’s Text Messages and Voice Mail Notification fea- tures. Default Call Back # Enter the default callback number that will be added to all outgoing text messages. For your convenience, your phone number has been preset as the callback num- ber.
Text Entry Mode Select the text entry mode that first appears when en- tering a message. • T9 Mode: “T9” appears first, then, “Abc”, “Num” and “Sym”. • Alpha Mode: “Abc” appears first, then, “T9”, “Num” and “Sym”. Save Sent Message Select whether or not to save sent messages.
WEB BROWSING WEB BROWSING Your 9155-GPX Audiovox Cellular Telephone can di- rectly access various Internet websites if you subscribe to Internet service through your service provider. It also supports network services such as e-mailing with the web browser. Please contact your service provider for the availability of these services.
Browser Menu To view the browser’s local menu, press key while it is active. The menu will always appear in English. 1. Reload: Reloads current page. 2. Home: Returns to Home page. Press and hold to do the same thing. 3.
Note: English letters are always used when sending mes- sages. Web Browser Settings Your cellular telephone is already programmed for Internet service that may be available from your Ser- vice Provider. You can customize your browser with the following four menus only.
Connection Settings Never use the following "Connection" menus to change any phone settings unless otherwise in- structed by your carrier. Altering any of these settings may disable Web access capability. Your phone can have up to 4 sets of the server IP (Internet Protocol) addresses and Port numbers to ac- cess your service provider’s website.
FUNCTION MENU FUNCTION MENU Accessing Function Menu Customize your phone with the various phone settings in the Function Menu. See Function Menu Tree on the following page for more information. You can reach the Function you want to access in two ways;...
Function Menu Tree Main Menu 1: Lock 2: Display 3: Tones 4: Times 5: Systems 6: Security 7: Data Comm. 8: Vibrator 9: Voice Dial 0: Other Submenu 1: Keypad Lock (F11) 2: Phone Lock (F12) 3: Auto Lock (F13) 4: Unlock Code (F14) 1: My Number (F21)
Lock Features Security Code and Unlock Code Your phone is equipped with a Security Code and a Unlock Code to access various security features. You may change the preset codes for added protection. Code Preset Security 1234 Code Unlock 1234 Code Enter your four-digit code when “Security Code:”...
Phone Lock (F12) Prevents unauthorized use of the phone. When acti- vated the following functions are still available: • Incoming calls can be answered with • Muting the ringer or stopping the vibrating with • Any Key Answering • Programmed Emergency Call •...
Display Features Own Telephone Number Display (F21) Enables you to display your own telephone number and the ID number (SID) of your “Home” Cellular System. 1. Press 2. Press to exit. Backlight Control (Standby) (F22-1) When the power turns on, the LCD display and keypad are automatically back lighted.
Auto Hyphenation (F23) See Auto Hyphenation on page 36. 1. Press 2. Scroll with “On” or “Off”. 3. Press Language Selection (F24) To select the language in which the menu options are displayed (English, Spanish, French or Portuguese): 1. Press 2.
Volume and Tone Controls Ringer Volume Control (F31) To adjust the volume of the ringer/melody, Clock Alarm alert and the Countdown Timer alert: 1. Press 2. Keep pressing until you get the desired sound level, or “Silent” mode. Note: In Silent alert mode the ringer tone will not sound for an incoming call.
Key Tone Length (F35-1) To select tone length when a key is pressed: 1. Press 2. Press the current mode. 3. Press • Normal Mode Tone is heard as long as the key is being pressed. • Short Mode Tone is heard for a short time even if the key remains pressed.
Voice Privacy Alert (F35-5) To set an audible alert when the voice privacy service is provided and cancelled: 1. Press 2. Press this feature on/off. 3. Press to set. One Minute Beep Tone (F35-6) When this is activated, a short beep tone sounds every minute and two beep tones every five minutes.
All Calls Timer (F41-3) 1. Press of all incoming and outgo- ing calls displays. Web ac- cess calls are not included in this timer. 2. Press Note: The above three timers can be reset to zero by using Call Timer Reset (F65-1) on page 85. Lifetime Timer (F41-4) 1.
Clock Adjustment (F43) You can use your clock in Auto or Manual mode. In Auto mode, your clock synchronizes to the base time of the CDMA system and displays the local time of the area where you are, while the In Manual mode, your clock always works alone, and can be adjusted manually.
Notes: 1. If the alarm is set to sound during a call, the clock alarm will ring after the call. 2. The clock alarm does not ring during power off, but this feature will be activated again when you turn the power on. 3.
System Features A/B System Selection (F51) Permits you to select which cellular system (A or B) your phone utilizes; remembers the last A/B setting each time it is turned on and scans radio channels based on that setting. It is strongly recommended leaving the settings as programmed.
NAM Selection (F52) If you frequently travel, it may be beneficial to register your phone with multiple numbers for different cities. The 9155-GPX has two Number Assignment Modules (NAMs) enabling two registrations. The NAM Selection feature enables you to change the NAM being used - do not use this feature if you do not have multiple registrations.
NAM Name Display (F54-1) A greeting or name up to 12 characters long can be programmed to display on screen when the phone is turned on or when the NAM is changed. (See NAM Selection (F52) on page 82.) A different name can be programmed for each NAM –...
Setting Enhanced Voice Privacy Mode: 1. Press 2. Select “Enhanced” with 3. When the phone is operating in the Enhanced Voice Privacy Mode, “VP” appears in the upper line of the display during talking. 4. Select “Standard” with Notes: 1. This feature must be activated before the call is initiated.
Changing Emergency Numbers (F62) You can program up to three emergency numbers with a maximum of 32 digits each. Memory Location 1. Press 2. Enter the four-digit security code and press 3. Press the emergency number memory location (1, 2 or 3) that you want to change or program, and press 4.
Phonebook All Clear (F65-2) To clear all phonebook locations (01-99) and the voice mail dialing memory 1. Press 2. Enter the four-digit security code and press 3. Press 4. Press memory. Call History All Clear (F65-3) To clear the outgoing and incoming call histories includ- ing Caller ID: 1.
Data Communications Your phone will work as a wireless modem when con- nected to your PC computer or laptop with the optional data cable (MOK-9150) and when operating in digital mode. There are 3 different data settings with 3 differ- ent speeds: •...
Data/Fax Mode (F72) This feature allows you to set the mode for receiving data or fax calls. To set the Data/Fax Mode 1. Press 2. Select the desired mode by pressing Off: No data or fax calls can be received. Data: Can receive data.
Notes: 1. The microphone and earpiece are automatically muted during the TTY mode is active. 2. Disconnecting a TTY device from the phone does not deactivate the TTY mode. 3. The TTY mode will not be activated if the data/fax mode is already active.
2. Scroll to “On” or “Off” and press Automatic Answering (F02) Automatically answers incoming calls after a preset duration of ringer tones. Convenient when telephone is installed in the hands-free car kit. 1. Press 2. Scroll to “On” and press 3.
Function Reset Status When Function Reset (F65-5) is completed (see page 86), the 9155-GPX functions reset to the following: Function Menu Functions Automatic Phone Lock (F13) Backlight Control (Standby) (F22-1) Backlight Control (In-Use) (F22-2) Auto Hyphenation (F23) Language Selection (F24)
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Function Reset Status (continued) Messaging Feature Settings Functions Default Call Back Number Default Delivery Ack New Message Alert Voice Mail Alert Entry Mode Save Sent Message SMS Lines SMS Memory Management Reply with Copy See page 63 – 64. Web Browser Settings Functions Web Lock Web Backlight...
FACEPLATE OPTIONS FACEPLATE OPTIONS Your 9155-GPX phone’s faceplate is available in vari- ous color options. Always use and store your phone with the faceplate attached. Replacing Faceplates 1. Turn the phone off and remove the battery pack. Disconnect the phone from the AC Adapter or any other device.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Wireless 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. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe.
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The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF expo- sures far below the FCC safety limits.
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since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research pro- grams around the world. The Project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues.
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• If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote an- tenna.
E911 signal is transmitted and over which Audiovox has no control. Finally, customers are advised that the 9155-GPX’s ALI capability is to be used for E911 purposes only.
Emergency Call. Also, never take over a line by stating falsely that it is needed for an emergency. The 9155-GPX is using one or more of the following US patents licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated: 4,901,307...
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Audiovox Communications Corp. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Audiovox handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during nor- mal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship that results in...
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IN USA: AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 (800) 229-1235 IN CANADA: AUDIOVOX CANADA LTD. 5155 Spectrum Way, Unit #5 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A1 (800) 465-9672...
QUICK REFERENCE Basic Operation Turn On/Off Place a Call Terminate a Call Receive a Call Clear Last Digit Clear All Digits Ear/SPK Volume Speakerphone (Two-Way) Convenience Features Phonebook Dialing Speed Dialing Last Number Redial Dial Last Incoming Call Vibrating Alert Voice Activated Dialing Messaging Features Received Text Messages...
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Functions Mute/Unmute Keypad Lock Lock the Phone Automatic Lock Display Own Phone Number & SID Backlight Control Language Selection Last Call Time Display Outgoing Call Time Display All Calls Time Display A/B System Selection Service Mode Data/Fax Mode TTY Mode Vibrating Alert Automatic Answering Functions...
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