Siemens ST55 User Manual
Siemens ST55 User Manual

Siemens ST55 User Manual

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Haidenauplatz 1
D-81667 Munich
© Siemens AG 2003
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
Rights of modification reserved.
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
www.my-siemens.com
Ref.No.: A31008-H6850-A101-1-7619
ST55
*A5B00075103055*

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  • Page 1 Be inspired Issued by Information and Communication mobile Haidenauplatz 1 D-81667 Munich © Siemens AG 2003 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft www.my-siemens.com Ref.No.: A31008-H6850-A101-1-7619 ST55 *A5B00075103055*...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety precautions ... 3 Overview of the phone ... 5 Display symbols (selection) ... 7 Getting started ... 8 Insert SIM card/battery ... 8 Charge battery ... 9 Switch on, off/PIN entry ... 10 Copy SIM addresses ... 10 Standby mode ... 10 General instructions ...
  • Page 3 SMS setup ... 40 MMS ... 41 Writing/sending MMS Messages ... 41 Receive MMS ... 42 Lists ... 42 MMS setup ... 43 E-mail ... 45 Write new e-mail ... 45 Receive/read e-mail ... 45 Email setup ... 46 Voice msg./mailbox ... 48 Cell broadcast ...
  • Page 4: Ts Safety Precautions

    Do not hold the phone to your ear when it rings. Otherwise you risk serious permanent damage to your hearing. Only use original Siemens batteries (100% mercury-free) and charging devices. Otherwise you risk serious damage to health and property: The battery could explode, for instance.
  • Page 5 The phone may cause interference in the vicinity of TV sets, radios and PCs. Use only Siemens original accessories. This will avoid potential risks to health or property and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
  • Page 6: Overview Of The Phone

    Integrated antenna Do not interfere with the phone above the battery cover unnecessarily. This reduces the signal quality. Loudspeaker Display Joystick In standby mode: Hold down – voice control. Press briefly – voice menu. Open contacts. Function as for soft keys. Open menu.
  • Page 7 Soft keys The current functions of these keys are shown in the bottom line of the display as §text§/symbol. Call key Dial phone number/name displayed, take calls. Show last phone numbers dialled in standby mode. On/Off/End key • Switched off: hold down to switch on. •...
  • Page 8: Display Symbols (Selection)

    Menu symbols Contacts Records SIM services Profiles Messages Camera Internet Explorer Organizer Settings Display symbols Signal strength. Battery charging status, e.g., 100 %. All calls are diverted. Ringer off. Ringtone only if the caller is stored in contacts or as a group member. Alarm clock active.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Insert SIM card/battery The service provider supplies you with a SIM card on which all the important data for your line is stored. If the SIM card has been delivered in credit-card size, snap the smaller segment out and remove any rough edges.
  • Page 10: Charge Battery

    Charge battery The battery is not fully charged when delivered. Plug charger cable into the bottom of the phone plug the charger cable into a mains power socket and charge for at least 2.5 hours. To remove, push the buttons on the side of the connector in the direction of the arrows Charging time...
  • Page 11: Switch On, Off/Pin Entry

    Switch on/off Hold down On/Off/End key to switch on or off. Enter PIN The SIM card can be protected with a 4 to 8-digit PIN. Enter the PIN using the number keys. The characters **** ensure nobody can read your PIN on the display. Correct errors with §Clear§.
  • Page 12: General Instructions

    User guide The following symbols are used to explain operation: Enter numbers or letters. On/Off/End key Call key < > Soft keys Press the joystick, e.g., to call up the menu. D F E Press the joystick in the direction indicated. H I G Displays a soft-key function.
  • Page 13: Menu Speed Dialling

    Menu speed dialling All menu functions are numbered internally. A function may be selected directly by entering these numbers in sequence. E.g., write new SMS (from standby mode): Press for menu view. Messages New SMS Codes The phone and SIM card are protected against misuse by several security codes.
  • Page 14: Preventing Accidental Activation

    If this happens please contact Siemens Service (p. 69). Clear SIM card barring If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card is barred. Enter...
  • Page 15: Sim Services

    General instructions SIM services (optional) Your service provider may offer special applications such as mobile banking, share prices, etc. via the SIM card. To do this you need an appropriate SIM card. Where there are several applications, these are displayed in a SIM services menu. With the SIM services menu, your phone is ready to support future additions in your service provider's...
  • Page 16: Calling

    Dialling with number keys The phone must be switched on (standby mode). Enter number (always with area code, if necessary with international dialling code). A short press clears the last §Clear§ digit, a long press clears the entire phone number. Press Call key.
  • Page 17: If The Number Is Busy

    If the number is busy If the called number is busy or cannot be reached because of network problems several options are available (depending on the service provider). An incoming call or any other use of the phone interrupts these functions. Either Auto redial Press.
  • Page 18: Swapping Calls

    Swapping calls Establish a second connection You can call another number during a call. The current call is put on §Hold§ hold. Now dial the new phone number. Press. The number is dialled. Swap back and forth (Swap) between the calls. End current call End the current call.
  • Page 19: Multiparty

    Multiparty Call up to 5 parties one by one and link them together in a multiparty call. Some of the functions described may not be supported by your service provider or may have to be enabled specially. Once you have established a connection: The current call is put on §Hold§...
  • Page 20: Call Menu

    Call menu The following functions are only available during a call: Open menu. §Menu§ Voice memo Starts the voice recording. Mute Switch microphone on/off. If switched off, the person on the other end of the line cannot hear you (muting). Loudspeaker Activate/deactivate.
  • Page 21: Text Entry

    Text entry without T9 Press number key repeatedly until the required letter appears. After a brief interval the cursor will advance. Example: Press briefly once for a, twice for b etc. The first letter of a name is automatically written in upper case.
  • Page 22: Text Entry With T9

    Text entry with T9 "T9" deduces the correct word from the individual key entries by making comparisons with an extensive dic- tionary. T9 menu MSettingsMDeviceMT9 input Select input language Select the language in which you want to compose your message. T9 input language Select.
  • Page 23: Predefined Text

    T9 word suggestions If several options are found in the dictionary for a key sequence (a word), the most probable is dis- played first. If the word you want has not been recognised, the next sug- gestion from T9 may be correct. The word must be §highlighted§.
  • Page 24: Contacts

    The phone can store up to 255 entries with several phone and fax numbers plus additional address details. These entries are managed separately from the entries on the SIM card. However, you can exchange data between contacts and the SIM card. Open contacts: MContacts SIM entries...
  • Page 25: Change Entry

    Caller pictures Assign a picture to a contact. It is displayed if you are called by the corresponding phone number. Ringtone Assign a specific ringtone to a contact. It is played if you are called by the corresponding phone number. Save the entry.
  • Page 26: Sim Entries

    SIM entries The entries on the SIM card are managed separately from the contacts stored in the phone. However, you can exchange data between the SIM card and the contacts. Own number Enter own phone numbers for information. Entries on SIM card: Phone No.
  • Page 27: Group

    Group Five groups are specified in your phone to enable you to arrange your contacts clearly. Display groups MContactsMGroup Select group. The number of members in the group is shown in brackets after the group name. Display members of the §View§...
  • Page 28: Records

    Your phone stores the phone numbers of calls for convenient redialling. MCall registerMRecords Select record. Press. §Select§ Select phone number. Dial phone number. Display information on the (View) phone number. Missed calls The phone numbers of calls that you have received but not answered are stored for call back purposes.
  • Page 29: Time/Charge

    MCall registerMTime/Charge You can display charge details and the duration of different types of calls while you speak, as well as setting a unit limit for outgoing calls. Display Select type of call: Last call All calls Remain. units Incoming calls Outgoing calls Display data.
  • Page 30: Camera

    Use the integrated digital camera to take photos and send them via the Multimedia Messaging Service or as an attachment to an e-mail. The photos are stored in JPEG format in the phone and can be displayed using most picture viewing programs.
  • Page 31: My Photos

    Once the photo has been saved you are immediately offered the following options: View finder Activate the display for a new picture. Send via MMS, Send via Email Send the photos as an MMS or as an e-mail attachment. Set to wallpaper Use the photo as a background image.
  • Page 32: Settings

    Special functions: Create new album Create a new album, give it a name and protect its access with a password. Copy, Cut, Paste Cut/copy pictures from an album and paste into another album. Use picture as a Copy to background image (wallpaper) or for identifying a caller (p.
  • Page 33: Surf & Fun

    Go to ... Show URL Exit Advanced ... Inbox End connection Enter URL to access WAP page directly, e.g. wap.my-siemens.com Select from list of most recently visited WAP addresses. Shows the URL for the current page. Close browser and clear down connection.
  • Page 34 Settings MSurf & Fun MSelect a function. Homepage Select the homepage set. See also below: Set WAP profiles. Favourites A list of 15 URLs stored in the phone for fast access. Start Start selection and visit URL. §Options) Open menu. Change entry or create a Edit new entry.
  • Page 35: Wap Push Setting

    Linger time Time in seconds after which a connection should be ended if no input or data exchange takes place. Select mode Connect using GPRS or CSD. CSD settings Select or set access profile via CSD GPRS settings Select or set access profile via GPRS WAP Push Setting Switch on...
  • Page 36: Downloads

    In the download zone you will find the folders for the different items that can be downloaded such as pictures, sounds and games. MDownloads Various different items are already located in each folder. Select the folder you require: Sounds Pictures Wallpaper The folder is opened and §Select§...
  • Page 37: Sms

    You can transmit and receive very long text messages (up to 1600 cha- racters) on your phone. They are au- tomatically composed of up to 10 "normal" SMS messages (note higher charges). Additionally you can insert pictures and sounds in an SMS. Depending on the service provider, e-mails and faxes can also be sent and e-mails received via SMS...
  • Page 38 Text menu §Options) Open menu. Send message, Store message, Message size, Text format, Add pic.&sound, Delete all, Predefined text, Add ph.number Special functions: Text format Comprises the following functions for formatting text: Font color Background color Font size Bold Underline Italic StrikeThrough Alignment...
  • Page 39: Read New Sms

    Additional information Pictures and sounds can only be played back if the destination phone supports the EMS standard. In input mode, a wildcard (musical note) is shown when a melody is selected. SMS to group You can send an SMS message as a "circular"...
  • Page 40: Sms Archive

    SMS archive The list of text messages stored in the phone is displayed. Messages in the archive. Read options Each list offers different functions as applicable. Select required SMS. (Read) Display SMS. (Options) Open menu and select the function you require: Detail, Reply, Forward, Edit, Delete, Delete all, Extract number, Move to archive, Extract media, Extract URL...
  • Page 41: Sms Setup

    SMS setup MMessagesMSMS MSMS setup Up to 5 SMS profiles can be set. The transmission characteristics of an SMS are defined in these. The pre- setting depends on the SIM card in- serted. Activate the preselected profile Select profile. §Activate§ Press to activate profile.
  • Page 42: Mms

    The Multimedia Messaging Service enables you to send texts, pictures (also photos) and sounds in a combi- ned message to another mobile pho- ne or to an e-mail address. Depending on your phone's settings, you will either receive the complete message automatically or be notified that an MMS has been saved in the network, giving sender and size de-...
  • Page 43: Receive Mms

    Display time Set duration of display for individual pages (1 seconds to 33 seconds). Options for writing MMS messages Open menu. (Options) Send MMS Enter recipient details: Phone number/e-mail address of recipient. Subject: Enter MMS heading (up to 40 characters). E-mail address for the copy recipient.
  • Page 44: Mms Setup

    Draft The list of the MMS messages not yet completely transmitted is displayed. Transmission can be restarted. Outbox The list of sent MMS messages is displayed. List options The following functions are available depending on the list selected: §Options§ Open menu. Reply, Reply all, Forward, Call, Delete, Info, Extract, View again Special functions:...
  • Page 45: Memory Status

    When roaming Switch MMS reception on/off out- side your home network. This means that no charges are incurred for inco- ming messages. MMS profile A maximum of 5 MMS profiles can be selected. The entries may vary de- pending on the service provider: Select profile.
  • Page 46: E-Mail

    Your phone has an e-mail program (client). You can use it to create and receive e-mails. Write new e-mail MMessagesME-mail MNew Email Enter e-mail address §Options§ Open menu and select "re- cipient". E-mail address of To:/Cc: receiver(s). The e-mail address may be selected from contacts by clicking on the joystick.
  • Page 47: Email Setup

    Lists MMessagesME-mail MSelect list. Inbox The list of received e-mails is displayed. Draft The list of e-mails not yet transmit- ted is displayed. Outbox List of e-mails already sent. List options The following functions are available depending on the list selected: Open menu.
  • Page 48 Connect using Select mode Automatic, CSD settings, GPRS settings CSD settings Select the CSD profile. GPRS settings Select the GPRS profile. User name Enter, for example, your name. Incoming setup Enter IP address. Server: Port: Enter port number. Authentication: Activate/deactivate. Enter account, if not set by Account: the service provider.
  • Page 49: Voice Msg./Mailbox

    Most service providers supply an ex- ternal voice mail service. A caller may leave a voice message for you in this mailbox • if your phone is switched off or not ready to receive, • if you do not want to answer, •...
  • Page 50: Cell Broadcast

    Some service providers offer infor- mation services (info channels), e.g., area code numbers, stock exchange information. If receive has been acti- vated you will receive messages about the subjects that are active in your "Topic list". MMessagesMCell broadcast Broadcast You can switch the cell broadcast service on and off.
  • Page 51: Settings

    Audio Settings MSettingsMAudio Settings MSelect a function. Volume Select the section for which the volume of the ringtone is to be set: Any call Alarm Cell broadcast Press. §Edit§ Set volume. Save setting. §Save§ Melodies Set an individual ringtone for each section: Any call Alarm...
  • Page 52: Device

    Composer You can also compose five simple ringtones of your own. Open menu. §Options) Select. Edit Keys 1 to 7 correspond to the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, B. In the melody, to move one note up or down. Raise/lower the note by a semitone.
  • Page 53: Own Greeting

    Wallpaper effects Set the arrangement and effects for the wallpaper graphics for the dis- play. Logo display Activate/deactivate display of service provider logo. Screen saver The screensaver shows a picture in the display when a period set by you has elapsed. The function is ended by an incoming call or by pressing any key.
  • Page 54: During Calls

    During calls MSettingsMDuring calls MSelect a function. Call screening Only calls from numbers that are stored as contacts or in a predefined group are signalled audibly or by si- lent alert. Other calls are only dis- played. If you do not accept these calls, they are diverted to your mailbox (if set, p.
  • Page 55: Security

    Security MSettingsMSecurity MSelect a function. Codes (see p. 12) Protected SIM only (PIN2 protected) Dialling options are restricted to SIM- protected phone numbers. If only area codes are entered, relevant phone numbers can be added to the- se manually before dialling. This SIM only (Phone-code protected) The phone can be connected to a...
  • Page 56: Connectivity

    Configuration Network info The list of GSM networks currently available is displayed. Choose network Network search is restarted. This is useful if you are not on your home network or want to register on a dif- ferent network. The network list is re- built when Auto network Auto network...
  • Page 57: Transfer Rate

    Bearer settings For SMS, MMS, vices at least one connection profile must be set up and activated. You can obtain the current settings from your service provider. CSD settings If it has not been pre-installed, enter the data or enter the required set- tings (your service provider will sup- ply you with information on this): Profile name...
  • Page 58: Divert

    MCall registerMDivert You can set the conditions for which calls are diverted to your mailbox or other numbers. Set up call divert (example): The most common condition for call divert is, for example: Select Unanswered (includes the conditions reply, Busy; Press.
  • Page 59: Status Check

    Status check You can check the current divert sta- tus for all conditions. After a short pause, the current situation is trans- mitted by the network and display- Clear all All set diversions are cleared. Additional information Note that the divert is stored in the network and not in the phone (e.g., when the SIM card is changed).
  • Page 60: Barrings

    MCall registerMBarrings Barring restricts the use of your SIM card (this is not supported by all ser- vice providers). You need a 4-digit password which your service provi- der will give you. You may need to be registered separately for each barring.
  • Page 61: Closed User Group

    MCall register MClosed user group MSelect a function. Depending on service provider, you can create groups with this service. These can have access to internal (company) information, for example, or special tariffs apply. Please check with your service provider for details. Closed user group Activate/deactivate function.
  • Page 62: Fast Access Key

    The right soft key and the number keys 2 to 9 (speed dialling numbers) can each be assigned an important phone number or a function. The phone number can then be dialled or the function can be started at the touch of a button.
  • Page 63: Extras

    General MExtras You will find the following functions in the organizer: Calendar, Appointments, Notes, Alarm Cl., Countdown, World clock, Auto off, Calculator, Currency conv., Voice control, Voice recording Organiser MExtrasMOrganiser MSelect a function. Calendar You can enter appointments and tasks in the calendar. Time and date must be set for the calendar to work correctly (p.
  • Page 64 Calendar options §Options) Open menu. View, Edit, New entry, Delete, Delete all, Capacity Appointments All appointment entries are display- ed in chronological order. If an alarm is missed it appears in the list of missed appointments. <New entry> Agenda p. 62. Notes Use your phone as a notepad.
  • Page 65: Clock

    Clock MExtrasMClock MSelect a function. Alarm Cl. The alarm will ring at the time set by you (even when the phone is swit- ched off). Press. )Set) Navigate to input fields. Status: Switch on/off. )Edit) Time: Enter alarm call time. Set days for alarm calls.
  • Page 66: Calculation

    Set date Set the local date. Time format Select 12 hours or 24 hours. Date format Select the date format from 4 diffe- rent formats, e.g. DD/MM/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY. Auto off The phone switches off each day at the set time. Press.
  • Page 67: Voice Control

    Voice control MExtrasMVoice control MSelect a function. Up to 10 phone numbers or func- tions can be dialled or started by sta- ting a name. The voice dialling ent- ries are stored in the phone (not on the SIM card!). Apply Press.
  • Page 68: Voice Recording

    Voice command (for functions) A list with the functions available is displayed. Entries for which a voice command is stored are marked with a symbol. Record Select a function. Display function. §Record§ Confirm selected function. §Yes§ Start recording. §Start§ Now speak the command for the function.
  • Page 69: Play Back

    Play back The list of recordings is displayed. Select recording. Play recording back. §Play§ Voice recording options §Options) Open menu. Play, New record, Delete, Delete all, Rename Warning! The use of this feature may be subject to restrictions under criminal law. Please inform the other party to the conversation in advance if you want to record the conversation and please keep...
  • Page 70: Customer Care

    You can also get personal advice about our range of products on our Premium Hotline: United Kingdom ... 0906 9597500 (£0.75 per minute) Qualified Siemens employees are waiting to offer you expert information about our products and installation. In some countries repair and replace services are impossible where the products are not sold through our authorised dealers.
  • Page 71 Customer Care Mexico ...01 80 07 11 00 03 Morocco...22 66 92 09 Netherlands ...0 90 03 33 31 00 New Zealand...08 00 27 43 63 Nigeria ...0 14 50 05 00 Norway...22 70 84 00 Oman...79 10 12 Pakistan...02 15 66 22 00 Paraguay ...8 00 10 20 04 Philippines ...0 27 57 11 18 Poland...08 01 30 00 30...
  • Page 72: Questions & Answers

    If you have any questions about using your phone, visit us at www.my-siemens.com/customercare anytime. As further help we have listed below some frequently asked questions and answers. Problem Possible causes Phone cannot On/Off key not pressed long be switched on.
  • Page 73 Problem Possible causes No network Weak signal. connection. Outside GSM range. Invalid SIM card. New network not authorised. Try manual selection or select a different network Network call barring is set. Network overloaded. Weak signal and the camera is switched on. Phone loses Signal too weak.
  • Page 74 Enter the PUK (MASTER PIN) supplied with the SIM card according to the instructions. If the PUK (MASTER PIN) has been lost, contact your service provider. Contact Siemens Service (p. 69). Contact your service provider. Check with your service provider. Check settings.
  • Page 75: Care And Maintenance

    Your phone has been designed and manufactured to the highest of standards and should be treated with great care and attention. The suggestions below will help you to enjoy your phone for many years. • Protect your phone from moisture and humidity! Precipitation, hu- midity and liquids contain miner- als that will corrode electronic...
  • Page 76: Product Data

    Declaration of conformity Siemens Information and Communi- cation mobile hereby declares that the phone described in this user guide is in compliance with the es- sential requirements and other rele- vant provisions of European Direc- tive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The declaration of conformity (DoC) concerned has been signed.
  • Page 77: Accessories

    Spare battery for increased standby and call times Standard charger (V39197-F5061-F842-1) Euro (V39197-F5061-F843-1) UK Ideal as a spare or second charger when travelling. Headset PTT Headset with PTT key to accept and end calls (S30880-S6851-A500-*) Original Siemens Accessories www.siemens.com/ mobilestore...
  • Page 78: Battery Quality Statement

    After six months, if the battery is clearly suf- fering from loss of performance, we recommend that you replace it. Please buy only Siemens original batteries.
  • Page 79: Guarantee Certificate (Uk)

    • In the case of new devices and their components exhibiting de- fects resulting from manufactur- ing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Siemens shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device.
  • Page 80: Guarantee Certificate (Irl)

    • This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the Europe- an Union. For Products sold in the Republic of Ireland the Guarantee is issued by Siemens Ireland Limit- ed, Ballymoss Road, Sandyford In- dustrial Estate, Dublin 18 - The Republic of Ireland.
  • Page 81 Guarantee. • Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Siemens reserves the right to charge the customer for re- placement or repair. • The above provisions does not im-...
  • Page 82: Sar - European Union (Rtte)

    0.47 W/kg****. The SAR information can also be found on the Siemens web site at www.my-siemens.com While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, all Siemens products meet the legal requirements.
  • Page 83 Euro- pean internal market. *** averaged over 10g body tissue. **** SAR values may vary depen- ding on national requirements and frequency bands. SAR information for different regions can be found at www.my-siemens.com...
  • Page 84: Sar - International (Icnirp)

    0.47 W/kg***. SAR information can also be found at www.my-siemens.com While there may be differences bet- ween the SAR levels of various pho- nes and at various positions, they all meet the international guidelines for safe RF exposure.
  • Page 85: Index

    Accessories... 76 Agenda... 62 Alarm (alarm clock)... 64 Alarm clock... 64 All calls (call time/charge) ... 28 All calls (diversion)... 57 All incoming (barrings) ... 59 Answering service (external)... 48 Antenna ... 5 Any to answer ... 53 Appointments... 63 Archive...
  • Page 86 Divert ... 57 Downloads ... 35 DTMF codes (control codes) ... 19 Duration/charges ... 28 E-mail Attachments ... 45 Lists ... 46 Receive/read ... 45 Settings ... 46 Write ... 45 Emergency number ... 8 Extras ... 74 Factory setting... 52 Fast access key ...
  • Page 87 Network Barring... 59 Configuration ... 55 network Line ... 54 Notes ... 63 Number busy... 16 Only this SIM ... 54 Operating time ... 75 Organizer ... 62 Own greeting ... 52 Phone code ... 12 Phone data ... 75 Phonebook only...
  • Page 88 Add media ... 37 Archive ... 39 Predefined text ... 22 Read ... 38 Send ... 36 Settings ... 40 T9 input... 21 To group... 26 Write ... 36 SOS ... 8 Special characters ... 20 Speed keys ... 61 Standby mode ...

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