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- Page 1 Mobile Phone CF888 User’s Guide Visit us on the web at: http://mobile.ericsson.com ERICSSON Z...
- Page 2 This manual is published by Ericsson Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of cur- rent information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Inc. At any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be in- corporated into new editions of this manual.
- Page 3 Some menus/features are operator dependent. Press ..To... Move clockwise or counterclockwise Back up one level in the menus Start here Select a menu or function MENU ERICSSON Phone book 12:35 MENU Return to the standby mode Name Recall Copy Mail...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Some features/menus are operator dependent Contents Congratulations... Sending and Receiving Text Messages .............. - Page 5 Some features/menus are operator dependent Conference Calls ..............Initiating a Conference Call, Having a Private Conversation, Releasing One of the Members, Making a Call while a Conference Call is in Progress, Ending a Conference Call...
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Page 6: Congratulations
CF888 comes packed with features that will help This guide introduces you to your CF888 and shows you how you stay ahead. Some highlights include: to get the most out of it. Before you start, please read the With the built-in GSM modem, you can forget all about “Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use”... -
Page 7: Valuable Information
Furthermore, some operators may have services that require a second PIN, The Ericsson CF888 is a dual band/dual mode phone, so the PIN2. You will find your PIN (and PIN2) in the informa- you can operate your phone in two different kinds of net- tion from your operator. -
Page 8: The Phone, Keypad, And Display
Some features/menus are operator dependent The Phone, Keypad, and Display Key Functions • , used to: • , used to: STAR make calls, answer incoming enter the * character. Antenna calls, put calls on hold and enter a pause character (’p’) if held down. switch between calls. -
Page 9: Preparing Your Phone For Use
(about the size of a regu- and the other is considerably smaller (about the size of a regu- lar stamp). The CF888 uses the smaller card. Many operators lar stamp). The CF888 uses the smaller card. Many operators... - Page 10 Some features/menus are operator dependent Lift the battery up and away from the phone. The Battery Your mobile phone comes with a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. The battery is not charged when purchased, but there may be enough power to turn on the phone. Attaching the Battery to the Phone: Place the battery on the back of the phone.
- Page 11 Note that you may have to press For optimal talk and standby time in the long run, we recom- hard. mend that you only use Ericsson original batteries with your CF888. The phone will automatically start charging the battery as you As a reminder that the battery needs to be charged or re- attach the charger.
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Page 12: Turning On The Phone
If the message is displayed, there is no net- Press ERICSSON work within range or the received signal is too weak. You If you have entered your PIN correctly, you will be welcomed have to move to obtain a sufficiently strong signal. - Page 13 Clock menu appears. Clock Press to enter the Clock menu. The first time you turn on your CF888, you may want to change the default language setting, and set the clock. CLOCK Press the navigation key to the repeatedly until...
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Page 14: Making And Receiving Calls
Some features/menus are operator dependent Making and Receiving Calls The instructions in this chapter assume that you have turned If nobody answers your call or you cannot get through, • on your phone and that you are within range of a network. press . - Page 15 Redialing a Number Receiving a Call Your CF888 has a function that conveniently lets you redial When you receive a call, the phone rings and the indicator the last 15 phone numbers you have called. It can also redial a Answer? light on top of the phone rapidly blinks green.
- Page 16 Some features/menus are operator dependent Press to make the call. The Automatic Redialing Function If the connection fails, the display shows Retry? on the top row and the reason for the failure on the second row. Unanswered Calls To automatically redial the number: If you have received calls but have been unable to answer, the Press number of unanswered calls will be shown in the display until...
- Page 17 Some features/menus are operator dependent SPECIAL FUNC To see the other unanswered calls, press the navigation Press the navigation key repeatedly until Hide Id Hide Id key repeatedly. appears. 046193000 Press to return to standby mode. Press to make the call. If you check a missed call within 24 hours, the time of the call Note! Showing Your Number for a Particular Call...
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Page 18: During A Call
If you, during a call, need to write down a phone number, you A p (pause) is sent by holding down a * key. Note! can use the Scratch Pad function in the CF888. To do this: Enter the number using the numeric keys. - Page 19 Some features/menus are operator dependent Sending DTMF Tones While on a Call: Digits entered during an active call are automatically sent as DTMF. If YES is pressed, the call will be set-up to the number entered. This applies to both AMPS and GSM modes. Sending Digits from Your Phone Book While on a Call While on a call, you can recall a phone book entry.
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Page 20: The Menu System
Some fea tures/menus are op era tor dependent The Menu System The menu sys tem of your CF888 al lows you to con trol the To se lect a menu or make a set ting: phone’ s func tions and to cus tom ize it to suit your per sonal Œ... -
Page 21: The Phone Book
Some features/menus are operator dependent The Phone Book The Phone Book is a function in your CF888 that conven- We also recommend that you read the section about entering iently lets you store and recall phone numbers. This means characters at this stage, even though you might need to go that you can let the phone remember your important num- back to the section when you follow the instructions later on. - Page 22 Some features/menus are operator dependent ‘a’ appears. Entering Characters Lowercase letters will now appear until you press * again. In the phone book you can accompany any number you store with a name. To enter the characters in the name, follow the To Check the First Characters instructions below.
- Page 23 Some features/menus are operator dependent To save the number in the phone memory, in a position Storing a Number With a Tone Signal Code you decide: In order to, for example, perform banking by phone or con- Press the navigation key , press the # key once, •...
- Page 24 Some features/menus are operator dependent An example: Recalling a Phone Number Using the Position If you want to call John, whose number is stored in position 3 If you know the memory position where you have stored a in the card memory: certain phone number, you can recall the number using the Enter the digit 3.
- Page 25 Some features/menus are operator dependent To edit the entry using the name: To Edit an Entry in the Phone Book From the Phone book menu, select Edit. There are two ways of bringing up the Phone Book entry you wish to edit. You can use either the storage position or the Press the navigation key LEFT name.
- Page 26 Some features/menus are operator dependent Press to erase all phone numbers from the phone Copying Numbers from Card Memory to memory. Phone Memory One by One From the Phone book menu, select Copy. COPY ALL Scroll to Card->Phone and press Copying Phone Numbers between Positions L CardrPhone R Enter the number of the first position in the card memory...
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Page 27: Sending And Receiving Text Messages
Some features/menus are operator dependent Sending and Receiving Text Messages Two Memories A very convenient feature of your Ericsson CF888 is the Short Message Service (SMS). This allows you to send and re- ceive text messages consisting of up to 160 characters. - Page 28 Some features/menus are operator dependent that are saved in the SIM card memory will remain there until you erase them. From the Mail menu, select Send messages . New appears. SEND Scroll to Options,using the navigation key and MESSAGES Setting the Phone for Text Messaging press L Options To select the Valid per option, press...
- Page 29 Some features/menus are operator dependent If there is a pause of more than 60 seconds between entering Press the appropriate key, 1–9, 0 or #, repeatedly until Note! characters, the phone will return to the standby menu. the desired character appears in the display. Press…...
- Page 30 . This information does not in any way imply that the Ericsson phone is capable of receiving them, it is...
- Page 31 Some features/menus are operator dependent only capable of receiving them if the network operator has You will now automatically come to the next message in activated the service. the message list. A phone number enclosed within double quotation marks You can press anywhere within the menu that handles Tip! Note!
- Page 32 Some features/menus are operator dependent Storing Frequently Used Messages Reading Stored Messages To make sure your standard messages are not erased when From the Mail menu, select Read messages the messages memory becomes full, you should store them in and press the SIM card memory.
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Page 33: Communicating Via The Modem
This way you never Your CF888 comes with either a CD or a set of diskettes (or need to worry about whether an incoming call is a fax, both, depending on what country you bought your phone in), data or normal speech call. - Page 34 Some features/menus are operator dependent SETTINGS In the Settings menu, scroll to Data menus. Step 1 – Check Infrared Support ~ Data menus The current status (on or off) is now shown on the bot- (On) Before installing the infrared modem you also need to check tom row of the display.
- Page 35 Some features/menus are operator dependent Select the Microsoft Infrared Support for Windows ver- Step 4 - Install Infrared Modem sion 1.0. Insert the CD into your computer’s CD drive or insert Press Add/Remove. the diskette into the diskette drive. Press OK. Place the phone with the infrared modem next to your PC as in the illustration below.
- Page 36 Connecting Using the IR Link are using the CD. Press OK. The IR feature of the CF888 allows you to connect to a com- puter without using a cable. This option requires that your To check that the infrared modem has been installed success-...
- Page 37 Fax or Data. Using the RS232 cable provided is the most power efficient way to use your CF888 together with a computer. To enable Receiving Fax and Data Calls use of the IrDA protocol, using the RS232 cable: Connect the cable according to the picture below.
- Page 38 Some features/menus are operator dependent Receiving Fax and Data Calls – Single Numbering If your network and subscription only support single num- bering, the phone does not recognize the type of incoming call. This means that the calling party has to tell you if you are going to receive a fax or data call.
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Page 39: The Mobile Office Suite
Follow the instructions given on the screen. For instructions on how to use the Phone Book Manager, please If a modem other than the CF888 modem has been selected, the consult the on-line help texts associated with the application. Mobile Office Suite may be unable to detect your phone. If this is the case, you will need to change to the CF888 modem. - Page 40 Suite, double-click its icon on the desktop. Uninstalling the Mobile Office Suite Under Settings in the Start menu, select Control Panel. Press Add/Remove Programs. Select Ericsson Mobile Office Suite from the list of ap- plications. Press Add/Remove. Follow the instructions given on the screen.
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Page 41: Networks
Some features/menus are operator dependent Networks When you turn on the phone, it normally selects its home Scroll to Searchmode . network. If this is not within range, for example when you are NETWORKS If (Auto) is visible in the bottom line of the display, •... - Page 42 Some features/menus are operator dependent If you are in Analog mode, Analog + the network Selecting a Network number (up to 5 digits), and the side of the network (A or NETWORKS B) will be displayed on the middle line, and one of the fol- From the Networks menu, choose Select L Select net R lowing will be displayed on the bottom line: Home,...
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Page 43: List Of Preferred Networks
Some features/menus are operator dependent Selecting a System National Roaming SYSTEM NETWORK Roaming This menu allows you to select your system preference: In Analog mode, when roaming on a non-home system, the L GSM/Analog R 12:35 national roaming indicator will be displayed. The roaming in- PCS/Analog * •... - Page 44 Some features/menus are operator dependent Scroll to the first free position in the list and press The question Add net?? appears. If you scroll to a position that is already occupied, you must press and then scroll with the navigation key until Add net?? appears.
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Page 45: Security
Some features/menus are operator dependent Security The Card Lock Changing the PIN2 Code Depending on the network you use, some services require Your SIM card is protected by a card lock. When you pur- that you enter a second PIN code, the PIN2 code. chase your SIM card, you obtain a PIN code (Personal Iden- Select Change PIN2 code from the Access tity Number). - Page 46 Some features/menus are operator dependent If the Autolock is activated, the message Phone If Your SIM Card is Blocked locked and the prompt Enter lock code will not To unblock the SIM card if you have entered the wrong PIN appear until a different SIM card is inserted in the phone.
- Page 47 Some features/menus are operator dependent All outgoing calls Canceling Call Restriction All outgoing international calls Select Restrict calls from the Access menu. All outgoing international calls except to your home country Select Cancel all and press All incoming calls The message Please wait appears followed by a mes- All incoming calls when you are abroad (when roaming) sage that confirms that all call bars are cancelled.
- Page 48 Some features/menus are operator dependent Calls to the emergency number 911(or 112 where applicable) Note! Fixed Dialing can be made when the keypad is locked. If the phone’s alarm sounds, you can turn it off by pressing any key. Fixed dialing is a method of restricting outgoing calls. It re- quires a SIM card that allows fixed numbers to be stored.
- Page 49 Some features/menus are operator dependent Scroll to On with the navigation key and press Canceling Fixed Dialing From the Access menu, select Fixed dial. Enter the PIN2 code and press Scroll to Off with the navigation key and press Storing Fixed Numbers From the Phone book menu, select Fixed num- bers.
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Page 50: Forwarding Incoming Calls
Some features/menus are operator dependent Forwarding Incoming Calls Activating a Call Forward This feature is supported by your phone, but it is dependent Note! on your network and/or the network you are roaming in. From the Forward menu, scroll to the required for- If you want to make certain that your incoming calls are taken ward option with the navigation key. - Page 51 Some features/menus are operator dependent The message Please wait appears followed by a mes- Checking the Forward Status sage which informs you that the call forward has been can- celled. To Check the Status of a Certain Call Forward Select the required Call Forward from the Forward menu.
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Page 52: Handling More Than One Call
Some features/menus are operator dependent Handling More than One Call Your Ericsson CF888 allows you to handle more than one Press to cancel Call Waiting. call simultaneously. This means that you may hold a call that With the Get status option, you can check whether the is in progress and make or answer a second call, and then call waiting service is activated or not. - Page 53 Some features/menus are operator dependent If Forward On busy is activated, the waiting call is for- Note! The phone rings and Answer? is displayed. Press warded to the number you have specified. to answer the waiting call. Switching Between Two Calls Rejecting the Call Press to switch between the active call and the call...
- Page 54 Some features/menus are operator dependent Press 4 followed by The two calls are now connected to each other, and you are disconnected from both calls. This service may not be available in all networks. Contact your operator to find out whether your networks supports it.
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Page 55: Conference Calls
Some features/menus are operator dependent Conference Calls Conference Calls This feature is not available in Analog mode. This feature is not available in Analog mode. In Analog mode, you can only conference a maximum two addi- In Analog mode, you can only conference a maximum two addi- tional people. -
Page 56: Ending A Conference Call
Some features/menus are operator dependent Making a Call while a Conference Call is in Progress It is possible to make a call while you are participating in a conference call. To do this: Enter the number you wish to dial and press The conference call is put on hold. -
Page 57: Handsfree Calling
Each of these settings can be specified separately for the If the phone is used with handsfree equipment and this situations when you have your CF888 connected to hands- function is turned on, you can answer an incoming call by... -
Page 58: Area Information
Some features/menus are operator dependent Area Information Area Information Message Types The ordinary Short Message Service (SMS) can be defined as a personal service with messages specifically and exclusively Each type of Area Information message is identified by a directed to you. The Area Information is another type of text three digit code. - Page 59 Some features/menus are operator dependent The Area Information Message List Receiving Area Information You can decide which types of area information messages When you receive Area information, the message will be you wish to receive. The phone’s Area Info list can hold stored in the phone memory.
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Page 60: The Two Line Service
Changing the Name of the Two Lines Scroll to the Change to menu. Your CF888 gives you the ability to personalize the names of To change to the line displayed on the bottom row, the two lines. You might, for example, want to call Line 1 ‘Pr- press ivate’... -
Page 61: Other Useful Features
Some features/menus are operator dependent Other Useful Features The Ericsson CF888 is much more than just another mobile You can have independent volume settings when you use the Note! phone. It contains quite a few features that can be helpful to phone as a handheld unit and when you use it with various you in your everyday life. - Page 62 Some features/menus are operator dependent Changing the Greeting Text Setting the Minute Minder When you turn on your phone, a greeting text appears in the This function gives an indication of the time spent during display. Instead of the default greeting, you can have your conversation by entering a short beep every minute.
- Page 63 Some features/menus are operator dependent Select Key sound from the Settings menu. people, use the volume keys on the side of the phone to scroll silently. Choose key sound using the navigation key. Press when you have reached the desired ring type. Confirm your selection by pressing If the Data menus are turned on (see chapter “Communicat- Note!
- Page 64 Some features/menus are operator dependent When the phone is connected to handsfree equipment. Some networks will deliver a voice mail indicator ( ) noti- fying that you have a voice mail. In most cases, the icon will When the phone is connected to a vibrator. not appear when you are roaming.
- Page 65 Some features/menus are operator dependent If you have selected the 12-hour format in the Clock Changing the Number to the Answering Serv- mode function you can alternate between a.m. and p.m. by pressing #. To change the number to the answering service: From the Mail menu, select Set VoiceM.
- Page 66 Some features/menus are operator dependent To Set the Alarm: Checking Time or Cost of the Last Call Select Set alarm from the Clock menu. You can check the time/cost of the last incoming (or outgo- ing) call with the Last call option in the Info menu. Scroll to the New time option by using the naviga- tion key.
- Page 67 The Home option means that the number of call units will be counts instead. Your CF888 is all set for making this proce- displayed during a call, and in the Last call and Tot calls functions.
- Page 68 Calling/Credit card call. Storing Credit or Calling Card Numbers From the PHONE BOOK menu, select Call Your Ericsson CF888 allows you to store two calling card card numbers. numbers in the phone book menu.
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Page 69: The Calculator
To send the called number and the verification code during the connecting phase, press at the Send prompts or wait a few seconds and your Ericsson CF888 will send them auto- matically for your convenience. The Calculator The phone’s built-in calculator supports the four rules of arithmetic as well as percentages. -
Page 70: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Some features/menus are operator dependent Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use General Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, Since its introduction in the mid 1980s the mobile phone is over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universi- one of the most exciting and innovative products ever devel- ties, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the oped. - Page 71 Some features/menus are operator dependent Tips for Efficient Operation certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the therefore signals from your wireless phone. Use only the supplied or an approved re- Antenna Care: Pacemakers placement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recom- FCC regulations.
- Page 72 Some features/menus are operator dependent Children Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the Do not allow children to play with your phone since they manufacturer of your device to determine if they are ade- could hurt themselves or others or accidentally damage the quately shielded from external RF energy.
- Page 73 Do not expose your mobile phone to moisture or ex- treme temperatures. Do not use any other accessories but Ericsson originals. Failure to do so may result in loss of performance, fire, electric shock or injury, and will void the warranty.
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Page 74: Index
Some features/menus are operator dependent Index Charger Fixed Dialing..43 Alarm..60 connecting/disconnecting..6 Forwarding Calls..45 Answering Service..59 Clock cancelling forwards..46 Area Information..53 setting..8 Credit Card Calls..62 Greeting Text..57 Guidelines..65 Battery charging..5 Data calls..32 Data Menus..28 inserting/removing..5 Handsfree Calling..52 Date..60 Hiding Your Number..12 Display Indicators.. - Page 75 Some features/menus are operator dependent System selecting..38 Menu System..15 Receiving Fax and Data Calls Message Signal..58 Multi Numbering..32 Muting..13 Single Numbering..33 Text Message Redialing..10 erasing..26 Ring Signal Level..58 replying to..25 Network setting..8 Text messages automatic search..37 Ring Type..58 storing..26 forbidden..37 Text Messages searchmode..37 composing..23...
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