Page 1 SL56 User Guide Guide De L'Utilisateur Guia Para El Usuario...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Information ... 5 Antenna care ... 5 Phone operation ... 5 Electronic devices ... 6 SAR (Cell Phone Designation) ... 9 Overview of the phone ... 11 Display symbols (selection) ... 15 Getting started ... 17 Insert SIM card/battery ... 17 Charge battery ...
Page 3 Remote synchronization ...108 Fast access key ...110 Ñ File Manager ...112 Print via.../Send via ..114 Notes A-Z ...115 Siemens Data Suite ...123 Questions & Answers ...124 Customer Care ...127 Specifications ...128 Exposure to radiofrequency signals ...128 Technical data ...128 Trademarks ...128...
Page 4: Ts Safety Precautions
Do not use an optical magnifier to look at the activated infrared interface [Class 1 LED product (classification as per IEC 60825-1)]. Only use original Siemens bat- teries (100% mercury-free) and charging devices. Use of non- Siemens batteries and/or charg- ing devices may cause explo- sion resulting in serious injury or property damage.
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Use of other carry accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF expo- sure guidelines. Only use original Siemens accessories in order to avoid possible injury and property damage and to ensure compli- ance with applicable laws and regulations.
Page 6: Safety Information
For areas where the use of mobile phones while driving is permitted, Siemens encourages persons to use their phones responsibly and to employ hands-free devices. Also, if using your phone while driving, please: •...
Page 7: Electronic Devices
For vehicles equipped with Air Bags An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equip- ment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Page 8: Posted Facilities
Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehi- cle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
Page 9 Safety Information nications (for example, medical emergencies). Remember - to make or receive any calls, the phone must be switched on and be used in a ser- vice area that has adequate signal strength. Emergency calls might not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services or phone features are in use.
Page 10: Sar (Cell Phone Designation)
Cana- dian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) website www.cwta.ca. SAR information on this Siemens SL56 phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID PWX-SL56.
Page 11 While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, all Siemens products meet the govern- mental requirements for safe RF exposure. For body worn operation, this mobile phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure...
Page 12: Overview Of The Phone
Press side key at top briefly: show profile selection. Hold down key at bottom: start voice control. Infrared interface (IrDA, e.g. for communication between PC/PDA and cell phone). Device interface Connection for charger, headset etc. ª Service provider 04/25/2003 12:30...
Page 13 Soft keys The current functions of these keys are shown in the bottom line of the display as symbols (e.g. d). Control key In the main menu: Navigation. In lists and menus: Scroll up/down. Select function. Menu level back. During a call: Open call menu.
Page 14 On/Off/End key • Switched off: hold down to switch on. • During a conversation or in an application (except for Surf&Fun): press briefly to finish. • In menus: press briefly to go back a level. Hold down to go back to standby mode. •...
Page 15 Overview of the phone Open keypad: • Light on. • Keypad unlocked. • Opening melody on (if set). • The call is accepted. • Alarm sound off (appointment, alarm). Close keypad: • Back to standby mode. • Light off. • Keypad locked (if set). •...
Page 16: Display Symbols (Selection)
Display symbols Signal strength. Charging. Battery charging status. è Standard directory (Phonebook/Addressbook). Call lists. É Surf & Fun. ç Organizer. Messages. Profile. Extras. Ñ File system. Settings. All calls are forwarded. Ringer off. Short ring (beep) only. Ringer only if caller is stored in the Phonebook/Addressbook, or is a member of a group.
Page 17 Soft keys Message received. Voice mail received. Data received. — Picture received. – Melody received. Unanswered call. Store in Phonebook/Address- book. · Retrieve from Phone/Address- book. Change Phonebook/Address- book.
Page 18: 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 19: So Charge Battery
Charge battery The battery is not fully charged when delivered. Plug charger cable into the bottom of the phone, plug power supply unit into a power socket power socket and charge for at least two hours. Display when charging is in progress During charging.
Page 20: T The Switch On, Off/Pin Entry
Activate/deactivate Hold down On/Off/End key to switch on or off. Enter PIN The SIM card can be protected with a 4–8 digit PIN. Open keypad. Enter the PIN using the number keys. The characters are shown, to ensure that nobody can read your PIN on the display.
Page 21: Signal Strength
Phonebook or Addressbook You can choose whether you want to use the Phonebook on the SIM card or the internal Addressbook as stan- dard. You can copy the SIM card Phone- book to the Addressbook on the phone. Please do not interrupt this pro- cedure.
Page 22: General Instructions
User guide The following symbols are used to explain operation: Enter numbers or letters. On/Off/End key. Call key. Press the control key on the side indicated. < > Soft keys. Displays a soft-key function. §Menu§ Function dependent on ser- vice provider, may require special registration.
Page 23 2 Call Log è ç Favorit. Press. §Select§ Press right soft key to open the Call Log submenu. Z Call Log Missed Calls Received Calls Dialed Calls Press. §Select§ Press right soft key to open the Missed Calls É Ñ Select Select §View§...
Page 24: Security
Codes The phone and SIM card are pro- tected against misuse by several security codes. Keep these confidential numbers in a safe place where you can access them again if required. Protects your SIM card (per- sonal identification number). PIN2 This is needed to set the charge detail display and to access additional functions requiring...
Page 25: Clear Sim Card Barring
Security §Menu§ Codes Chg.Phonecode You define and enter the phone code (4–8 digits) when you call up a phone-code protected function for the first time. It is then valid for all phone-code protected functions. Clear SIM card barring If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card is barred.
Page 26: My Phone
Photo Logo Composer to create per- sonal pictures for your Addressbook) can be found at: www.my-siemens.com/city The Siemens City Portal also provides a list of countries in which these ser- vices are available. Favorites Create your own menu with fre- quently used functions, phone num- bers or WAP pages (p.
Page 27: Calling
Dialing with number keys The phone must be switched on (standby mode) and the keypad must be open. Enter number (always with area code, if neces- sary with international dialing code). §Clear§ A short press clears the last digit, a long press clears the entire phone number.
Page 28: When The Number Is Busy
When the number is busy If the number called is busy or can- not be reached because of network problems, several options are avail- able (depending on the service pro- vider). An incoming call or any other use of the phone interrupts these functions.
Page 29: Reject Call
Reject call Press. The call will be for- §Reject§ warded if this has been set previously (p. 79). Press briefly. Close keypad. Additional information Missed calls... p. 44 Accept call using any key... p. 78 Switch off ringer ... p. 120 Speakerphone You can put the phone aside during a call.
Page 30 When the new connection is estab- lished: Open call menu. y menu§ Swap back and forth Swap between the calls. • End current call End the current call and press §Yes§. You are now connected to the caller. • End both calls Close keypad.
Page 31: Multi Party
Multi Party Call up to 5 parties one by one and link them together in a conference call. Some of the functions described may not be supported by your ser- vice provider or may have to be enabled specially. You have estab- lished a connection: y menu§...
Page 32: Text Entry
Enter text without T9 Press number key repeatedly until the required letter appears. The cur- sor will jump forward after a brief interval. Example: Press briefly once for a, twice for b etc. The first letter in each name is automatically written in upper case.
Page 33: Text Input With T9
If you want to load a dictionary in another language, you will find a large selection to download from the Internet as well as installation instructions under: www.my-siemens.com/t9 Write a word using T9 Since the display changes as you pro- ceed it is best if you finish a word without look- ing at the display.
Page 34 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 recognized, the next sug- gestion from T9 may be correct. The word must be §highlighted§.
Page 35: Text Modules
Text Modules Text modules can be stored in the phone for adding to your SMS mes- sages. Write text modules §Menu§ Text Modules Select §Options§ Write text module. Select Save. §Options§ Accept the default name or give it a new name, then save with §OK§.
Page 36: New Entry
Kè §Menu§ Select function. Show Entries Entries in the standard directory (Addressbook or Phonebook) are shown for selection. Select a name with the first letter and/or scroll. The number is dialed. <New Entry> Create new entry in standard directory. (see p. 36) Phonebook (see p.
Page 37: Phonebook
Entries in the Phonebook (on the SIM card) are managed separately from those in the Addressbook. You can however exchange data between the Phonebook and the Address- book. <New Entry> If the Phonebook is set as standard (Addressbook as standard, p. 35): Open Phonebook (in standby mode).
Page 38: Call (Search For An Entry)
Call (search for an entry) Open Phonebook. Select a name with the first letter and/or scroll. Number is dialed. Call using record no. A record number is automatically assigned to every new entry in the Phonebook. Enter record number. Press. Press.
Page 39 Phonebook Location: An entry can be moved from one storage location to another. SIM (Standard) Entries stored in the Phonebook on the SIM card can also be used on other GSM phones. Protected SIM Phone numbers can be stored in a protected location on a special SIM card.
Page 40: Addressbook
500 entries, each with a variety of telephone and fax numbers as well as additional address details. These entries are managed separately from those in the Phonebook in the phone memory. However you can exchange data between the Addressbook and the Phonebook on the SIM card.
Page 41: Read/Change An Entry
Additional information <Groups> Group functions (p. 43). Birthday After entering the date of birth, the "reminder box" can be activated. Now you can enter the date and time of the reminder in the organizer cal- endar. · Copy data from another Addressbook entry.
Page 42: Call, Search For An Entry
Call, search for an entry Open Addressbook (in standby mode). Select a name with the first letter and/or scroll. The number is dialed. If an Addressbook entry has several numbers stored: N Doe, John ¿ 0555123454 v 0555987654 À 0555222345 Select phone number.
Page 43: Voice Dialing
Voice dialing Dial numbers by voice command. Up to 20 recorded names for voice dial- ing or voice commands (p. 107) can be saved on the cell phone (not on the SIM card). Record Open Addressbook (in standby mode). Select a name with the first letter and/or scroll.
Page 44: Groups
9 groups are specified in your phone, to enable you to arrange your Addressbook entries clearly. You can rename seven groups. Open Addressbook (in standby mode). <Groups> Select (the number of entries is listed behind the group name). N Groups t Leisure Ã...
Page 45: Z Call Log
Your phone stores the phone numbers of calls for convenient redialing. §Menu§ Press. §Select§ Select call list. Press. §Select§ Select phone number. Dial phone number. Display information on §View§ the phone number. 10 phone numbers can be stored in each call list: Missed Calls The phone numbers of calls that you have received but not answered are...
Page 46: Voice Mail/Mailbox
Msg. Setup §Menu§ Voice Message Most service providers supply an external 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 47: Z Durat/Charges
You can display charge details and the duration of different types of calls while you speak, as well as set- ting a unit limit for outgoing calls. §Menu§ Durat/Charges Select type of call: Last Call All Calls Remain. units Display the data. §Select§...
Page 48: Sms
You can transmit and receive very long messages (up to 760 charac- ters) on your phone. These are automatically composed of several "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 (change setting if necessary, p.
Page 49: Picture&Sound
Text menu Open text menu. §Options§ Send Enter recipient's phone num- ber/select from Phonebook/ Addressbook, then send. Save Save composed text in draft list. Picture& Add pictures, animations Sound and sounds into message (see following text). Text Insert text module (p. 34). Modules Format Line Feed...
Page 50: Sms To Group
SMS to group You can send an SMS message as a "circular" to a recipient group. Open menu. §Options§ Select. Send Press. The Addressbook is §Groups§ opened in highlighting mode (p. 117). There are the following options: • Highlight individual entries. •...
Page 51: Ring Tones, Icons
Reply menu Open reply menu. §Reply§ Write mess. Create a new reply text. Edit Edit received SMS or add new text. Answer is YES Answer is NO Call back Add a standard text as a reply to the SMS. Delay Thank you When the SMS has been edited in the edit mode, it can be saved or...
Page 52: Archive
Lists menu Each list offers different functions: Open menu. §Options§ View View entry. Reply Directly answer incoming SMS messages. Delete Delete selected SMS messages. Delete All Delete all SMS messages after confirmation. Send Dial number or select from the Phonebook, then send. Edit Open SMS message to edit.
Page 53 Paste Transfer content of tempo- rary memory to current folder. Delete Delete current entry. Delete All Delete all entries. Mark See highlighting mode (p. 117). Mark All All entries highlighted, see highlighting mode (p. 117). New Folder Create a new folder and give it a name (only one folder depth available).
Page 54: Mms
The Multimedia Messaging Service enables you to send texts, pictures (also photos) and sounds in a com- bined message to another mobile phone or to an e-mail address. All elements of an MMS message are merged to form a "slide show". Depending on your phone's settings, you will receive either the complete message automatically or notifica-...
Page 55: Send Mms
Slide duration Enter length of display for individual pages (mini- mum 0.1 seconds). Attach other pages Open menu. §Options§ Select. New Slide Additional information No more than 20 phone numbers/ addresses, (of 50 characters each) can be addressed. §Options§ MMS main menu... p. 54 Attach business card Open menu.
Page 56 Open menu. §Options§ Insert Line Extend address field by one line. Save Store MMS in the draft list. Send Send MMS. Insert From... Insert number from Phonebook/Address- book and appointments/ tasks. Delete Text Delete the whole text. New Slide Insert new page behind current one.
Page 57: Receive Mms
Receive MMS ‰ Indicates reception or notification of an MMS Service provider ‰ 04/25/2003 < Press the left soft key to read the MMS. Depending on the setting, (p. 64) • complete MMS is received. • the notification is opened. Press ving§...
Page 58: Lists
Lists All MMS messages are saved in four different lists: Inbox §Menu§ Inbox The list of MMS messages and notifi- cations received is displayed. To receive an MMS subsequently, open notification and press §Receiving§. Draft §Menu§ Draft The list of stored drafts is displayed. Unsent §Menu§...
Page 59 Capacity Size of current MMS as well as capacity still available are shown. Preview Play back current page. Slide Slide List Display pages available for selection. Attachment Open list of attachments received. Content Selection of page contents to be archived, such as pic- ture or sound.
Page 60: E-Mail
Your phone has an e-mail program (client). You can use it to create and receive e-mails. The content received in an e-mail is saved in the File Manager in one of the MyData\sub folders. The content used to create an e-mail has to come from the MyData folder in the File Manager.
Page 61: Receive E-Mail
Receive e-mail §Menu§ Inbox Receive E-mail Before an e-mail can be read, it must be retrieved from the server. The ser- vice provider is dialed with the default access profile (p. 84) and all e-mails are transmitted to the inbox list.
Page 62: Lists
Read menu Open menu. §Options§ Reply The original e-mail is retrieved. The sender is entered as recipient and can be changed as can the header and CC. Reply to all As above, but all recipients are listed in the "Send to" field.
Page 63 Sent §Menu§ Sent The list of transmitted e-mails is displayed. Lists menu Each list offers different functions: Open menu. §Options§ View (p. 60) Change Edit e-mail. Reply The original e-mail is retrieved. The sender is entered as recipient and can be changed as can the header and CC.
Page 64: Message Profiles
SMS profile §Menu§ Msg. 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 inserted. Select profile. Open menu. §Options§ Change Sett. Select. Service Enter or change the service- Center...
Page 65: Mms Profile
MMS profile §Menu§ Msg. Setup A number of MMS profiles can be selected. The transmission charac- teristics of an MMS are defined in these. Select profile. Open menu. §Options§ Change Sett. Select. Expire Select the period in which Time the service center is to try to deliver the message: Manual, 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, 1 day,...
Page 66: E-Mail Settings
If not, your service provider will supply you with the relevant information. See also on the Internet at: www.my-siemens.com/sl56 Additional information Your service provider must support the following protocols for successful data exchange with the e-mail server: POP3, IMAP4 and SMTP or eSMTP.
Page 67 POP3 Port: * (Default: 110) IMAP4 * Enter Internet address if the server type is IMAP4 and SMTP. IMAP4 Port: * (Default: 143) SMTP server: * Enter Internet address. SMTP port: * (Default: 25) SMTP Authentication: Yes/No Authentic.: SMTP A user password will be Password: required if "Authentica- tion"...
Page 68: Cb Services
Msg. Setup §Menu§ CB Services Some service providers offer infor- mation services (info channels, cell broadcast). If reception is activated, your "Topic List" will supply you with messages on the activated topics. Broadcast You can activate and deactivate the Cell Broadcast (CB) service. If the CB service is activated, standby time for the phone will be reduced.
Page 69: Surf & Fun
Internet browser (WAP) Get the latest information from the Internet that is specifically adapted to the display options of your phone. In addition, you can download games and applications to your phone. Internet access may require registration with the service provider.
Page 70: Browser Menu
(p. 122). Resume Call up most recently vis- ited page still in memory. Go to... Enter URL to access WAP page directly, e.g. wap.my-siemens.com Select from list of most recently visited WAP addresses. Reload Reload page. Inbox Inbox for messages from the WAP server (WAP push).
Page 71: Wap Profiles
Notes Í Browser menu. É Offline. Ê Online. Ë GPRS Online. Ì No network. Select special characters, such as @, ~, press repeatedly for: . ,? ! @ / & ~ + - = WAP profiles É Internet §Menu§ The name "Internet" may be replaced by a name provided by the Service Provider.
Page 72: Games & More
(p. 84) must be configured. Java™ information ... p. 118 Sounds (ringer)/silent alert on/off ... p. 76 Applications and games can be found at: wap.my-siemens.com or on the Internet at: www.my-siemens.com/city Games and applications Applications and links that are...
Page 73 Receive information If information required, say, by an application that has already been installed, is received via SMS, the symbol appears in the display. By pressing the left soft key, the rele- vant application is started and the information is processed. Additional information The following key control is used for many games (virtual joystick):...
Page 74 Java™-enabled cell phone. Profile. Siemens excludes all warranty and liability claims in respect of or in connection with any applica- tions subsequently installed by the customer and any software not included in the original delivery package.
Page 75: Setup
Display §Menu§ Display Select function. Language Set the language of the display text. When "automatic" is set, the lan- guage of your service provider is used. If a language that you do not understand happens to be set, the phone can be reset to the language of your service provider with the fol- lowing input (in standby mode): # 0 0 0 0 #...
Page 76: Own Greeting
Screensaver 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. Enable Activate/deactivate screensaver. Style Analog Clock, Energy Saving. Picture Select picture in file system.
Page 77: Tones/Alerts
Tones/Alerts §Menu§ Tones/Alerts Select function. You can set the tones to match your needs. Ringer Setting Activate/deactivate all On/Off tones. Reduce ring tone to a Beep short signal (beep). Additional information Display: Beep. Display: Ringer off. Switch off ringer ... p. 120 Vibrating Alert To avoid the disturbance caused by a ringing phone, you can activate the...
Page 78: Key Tones
Tones/Alerts §Menu§ Select function. Ringtones Set different ring tones for types of call/functions. Select: d Calls Group Calls Other Calls Alarms Alarm Clock Messages Cell Broadcast Start Melody End Melody Open ProSlide Close ProSlide Press. The melody is §Select§ played. Choose ring tone.
Page 79: Keys
Keys §Menu§ Keys Select function. Any to Answer Incoming calls can be accepted by pressing any key. (except Auto Key Lock If activated, the keypad is locked automatically if no key has been pressed for one minute in standby mode. This prevents the phone from being used accidentally.
Page 80: Phone Setup
Phone Setup §Menu§ Phone Setup Select function. Call Waiting If you are registered for this service, you can check whether it is set and you can activate/deactivate it (see also p. 29). Hide ID When you make a call, your phone number can be displayed on the recipient's display (depending on the service provider).
Page 81 No reply A call is only forwarded after a delay that is determined by the network. The period can be set to a maximum of 30 seconds in 5 second intervals. Busy Forward occurs if a call is in progress. is activated (p.
Page 82: Auto Off
§Menu§ Phone Setup Select function. Fact. Settings The phone is reset to the default val- ues (factory setting) (does not apply to SIM card or network settings). Alternative input in standby mode: # 9 9 9 9 # Defrag FileSys (Phone code protected) Format The file system memory is formatted...
Page 83: Clock
Clock §Menu§ Clock Select function. Time/Date The clock must be set to the right time once at start-up. Press. §Edit§ First enter the date (day/ month/year), then the time (12 hours, including seconds). Additional information If the battery is removed for longer than approx.
Page 84: Connectivity
Select function. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) GPRS is a new method for transmit- ting data faster in the cell phone net- work. Use GPRS and if the network has sufficient capacity, you can be connected to the Internet perma- nently.
Page 85: Data Services
§Menu§ Connectivity Select function. Data Services For the MMS, WAP applications at least one connection profile must be set up and activated. Select profile. Open menu. §Options§ Change Sett. Select, then: For CSD (Circuit Switched Data) CSD settings Select. 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):...
Page 86 Connectivity §Menu§ Select function. Fax/Data Mod. Fax/data mode using a PC With the phone and a connected PC, you can transmit and receive faxes and data. Appropriate software for fax and data communication must be available on your PC and there must be a connection to the phone.
Page 87: Security
Security §Menu§ Security Select function. The phone and SIM card are pro- tected against misuse by several security codes. Codes PIN Control, Change PIN, Change PIN2, Chg.Phonecode (p. 24). Only ‚ (PIN 2 protected) Dialing options are restricted to SIM- protected phone numbers in the Phonebook.
Page 88: Network
Status Check The following information can be displayed after a status check: Barring set. Barring not set. Status unknown (e.g. new SIM card). Clear All All barrings are deleted. A password which the service provider will give you is needed for this function. Network §Menu§...
Page 89 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 rebuilt when Auto Network Auto Network Activate/deactivate, see also Network above.
Page 90: Accessories
Accessories §Menu§ Select function. Car Kit Only in combination with an original Siemens handsfree Car Kit (p. 131). The profile is activated automatically as soon as the phone is inserted into the cradle. User-definable settings Auto Answer (factory default: off) Calls are accepted automatically after a few seconds.
Page 91: Proslide
• Automatic activation of the Car Kit profile when phone is inserted in cradle. Headset Only in conjunction with an original Siemens headset (p. 130). The pro- file is automatically activated when headset is plugged in. User-definable settings Auto Answer...
Page 92: Profiles
Several settings can be stored in a phone profile in order, for example, to adapt the phone to the surround- ing level of noise. • Five standard profiles are provided with default settings. They can however be changed: Normal Env. Quiet Env.
Page 93: Aircraft Mode
Rename Change personal pro- file (except default profiles). Car Kit If a Siemens original Car Kit is used (p. 131) the profile is activated auto- matically as soon as the phone is inserted into the cradle (p. 89). Headset If an original Siemens headset is used (p.
Page 94: Favorites
Press. §Menu§ Press. §Favorit.§ Create your own menu with fre- quently used functions, phone num- bers or WAP pages. The list of 10 possible entries is pre- set. You can, however, change it as you want. Additional information For fast access from standby mode you can set the function Favorites key (p.
Page 95: Calendar
Calendar KçK §Menu§ Calendar You can enter appointments and tasks in the Calendar. It offers a • monthly overview, • weekly overview, • daily overview. Time and date must be set for the Calendar to work correctly (p. 82). Monthly overview Aug 2003 Week Scroll between weeks.
Page 96 Agenda Select in the current over- §Agenda§ view. Tue 04.25.2003 <New Entry> 20:00 Cinema i 13:00 Garage View Appointments (p. 96) and where applicable any open tasks (p. 98) for the current day are displayed in chro- nological order in the agenda. <New Entry>...
Page 97: Appointments
Additional information For additional Calendar settings, see below under Setup. Appointment with "alarm activated". Appointment with "alarm deactivated". Task. Priority task. Task completed. Task deadline exceeded. Synchronizing with a PC With XTNDConnect ® PC (p. 123) you can synchronize your appointments with Outlook ®...
Page 98 Type: Memo. Description with up to 50 characters. Speech Memo. Record a voice memo at the end of the input pro- cedure (see also p. 101). Call. Enter phone number. Shown with alarm. Meeting. Description with up to 50 characters. Description: Display in the agenda list.
Page 99: Tasks
Alarm When the set date and time are reached there is an audible and a visual alarm. If an alarm is missed it appears in the list of missed appoint- ments (p. 100). Alarm type Memo/Meeting: the text is shown in the display. Alarm type Call: the phone number is displayed for dialing.
Page 100: Notes
Priority: Select between 1 (high) – 5 (low). Default is 3. Date in use: When is selected, the following option is provided. Due date: Enter date. Due time: Enter time. Alarm: Enter a time (0–99) and a time unit (minutes, hours, days) at which an audible/visual notification of an impending task should be made.
Page 101: Missed Alarms
Display entry Select entry. Open note. §View§ Notes menu Open menu. §Options§ View Display entry. Confidential Protect note with phone code (p. 23). Edit Display entry for editing. New Entry Create new note. Delete Delete entry. Delete Until Delete all entries prior to a certain date.
Page 102: Voice Memo
Voice Memo Use the dictating machine to record short voice memos. • Use your phone as a dictating machine when on the move. • Record a memo as a reminder or as a note for others. • Add a voice memo to an alarm in the Cal- endar (p.
Page 103: Play Back
Play back In standby mode, press the dictation key briefly. If the Options menu is set up that way, Speakerphone offered. Operation with soft keys New recording KçK §Menu§ Voice Memo The list of recordings is opened. <New Record> Select. Start recording §Record§...
Page 104: Extras
§Menu§ Select function Alarm Clock The alarm will ring at the time set by you, even when the phone is switched off. Setting Display selected time and §Change§ days for alarm calls: Set time for the alarm call (hh:mm). Navigate to the days. §Change§...
Page 105: Stopwatch
Currency Conv Any combination of calculations can be carried out between the curren- cies entered. Select a combination of currencies from the list. Confirm. §Start§ Enter amount (up to 12 digits). Result is displayed. Repeat conversion §Repeat§ with other data. Calculator menu §Options§...
Page 106: Countdown
Stopwatch menu Open menu. §Options§ Save Record the time(s) mea- sured and assign a name to them. Reset Reset stopwatch. Stopwatch Display the stored times. List View Display the stored times and intermediate times. Rename Rename stored entry. Delete Delete entry. Delete All Countdown A set time elapses.
Page 107: Camera Menu
Shot A shot (especially in high resolution) requires a few seconds to be pro- cessed. Press the plus/minus side key at the top. You will hear an advisory tone when the exposure time has expired. The photo is shown on the display and saved automatically.
Page 108: Voice Command
Additional information If the memory is full or the camera is not attached: §Delete§ Delete picture currently shown. Toggle between reduced/full screen. Set display lighting. Voice command Functions can be started by a voice command. A maximum 20 voice recordings for voice dialing or voice commands can be saved in the phone (not on SIM card!).
Page 109: Remote Synchronization
Voice command menu Highlight required entry. Open menu . §Options§ Play Play back the recording belonging to the entry. Start new recording for an sample entry. Delete Delete entry. Delete All Delete all recordings. Remote synchronization K [ K §Menu§ Remote Sync.
Page 110 Slow: All data will be syn- chronized in both direc- tions. Provider Select or set access profile (p. 84). Home e. g. http:// www.my-siemens.com/ s56sync Port: Enter port number, e.g. 80. Login Enter user name (Login name: name). Password: Enter password (shown as a series of asterisks).
Page 111: Fast Access Key
The left soft key and the number keys 2 to 9 (speed dialing numbers) can each be assigned an important phone number or a function. The phone number can then be dialed or the function started at the touch of a button.
Page 112: Speed Dialing Keys
• Special case Phone Number. Pick out a name (e.g. "Carol") from the Phonebook/ Addressbook to assign to the soft key. Confirm setting. §Select§ Apply The setting "Carol" is used here only as an example. Hold down. §Carol§ Speed dialing keys Number keys 2 to 9 can be used as speed dialing numbers for fast access.
Page 113: File Manager
To organize your files, you can use the file system like a PC file manager. The file system assigns special fold- ers to different data types. In order to protect content from being copied, two types of folders have been created: 1) Unprotected folders titled MyData and its sub- folders and 2) Protected folders.
Page 114 Voice Voice recordings memo Java Applications Data. Download link. MyData File system menu *.vmo §Options§ *.jad *.jar Open *.db Move Copy Paste Delete Delete All Mark Mark All Folder Rename Sort Attributes Drive Info Open menu Open folder. Place highlighted file or folder in temporary memory.
Page 115: Print Via
The phone provides you with several methods for sending, receiving or printing texts and data via different transmission routes. Access to these functions is available in the option menu of the relevant application. These menu items can vary depend- ing on the application. Please make sure you use the ANSI character set for transmission purposes.
Page 116: Notes A-Z
It is possible, however, to create a backup copy of these applications on the PC at any time using the "Siemens Data Suite" (p. 123). Dial-up access CSD (Circuit Switched Data) Data transfer is made via a data con-...
Page 117 Dial-up access GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) GPRS is a new method for transmit- ting data faster in the cell phone net- work. If you use GPRS and the net- work has sufficient capacity, you can be connected to the Internet perma- nently.
Page 118: International Dialing Codes
Highlighting mode With some applications (e.g. Addressbook) one or more entries in a list can be highlighted, to carry out a function jointly. Open menu . §Options§ Activate highlighting Mark mode. N Addressbook o Anne o Barbara p Carol Mark If an unmarked entry is selected, this can be highlighted: The current entry is high-...
Page 119 Please refer to the operating instructions for each application. Siemens does not guarantee in the case of Java applications, however, that the downloaded and installed Java application will also work well with your cell phone (p. 73).
Page 120: Phone Number Memo
Performance A full battery will deliver between 60 to 175 hours of standby time or 100 to 180 minutes of talktime. The length of performance depends on the operating conditions: Operation Time Decrease in the carried out (min) standby time by Calling 30 - 60 minutes Display back...
Page 121: Sim Card Problems
All sounds (including the ring tone) can be switched off and then on again. The function will end when the cell phone is switched off. During a call: Switch off the ring tone only for the current call/alarm (not if wer, p.
Page 122 Internet. WAP allows you to surf the Internet using a cell phone, down- load games and applications and to use WAP services such as news, stock market data and information ser- vices.
Page 123 Bookmarks (URLs) The list of bookmarks can con- tain a maximum of 10 entries or files. Each file can contain further bookmarks or files. Save: Open the browser menu. Bookmarks Select. Online (save): The current WAP Add bookmark address is accepted as a bookmark.
Page 124: Siemens Data Suite
Xtnd Connect Synchronization SW and a modem assistant SW to use your phone as a GPRS modem. This software can also be found on the Siemens Web site. Synctool (XTNDConnect ® PC) With this module you can synchro- nize the Organizer databases on your phone with your PC.
Page 125: 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 126 Problem Possible causes No network Weak signal. connection. Outside GSM range. Invalid SIM card. New network not authorized. Try manual selection or select a different network Network barred. Network overloaded. Phone loses Signal too weak. network. Calls not possible. Second line set. New SIM card inserted.
Page 127 Phone became wet. Remove battery and SIM. Dry immediately with a cloth, but do not apply heat. Dry connector contacts thoroughly. Stand cell phone upright in an air current. Do not dismantle the phone! Reset all settings to factory default (see also p. 81): Possible solution Contact your service provider.
Page 128: Customer Care
Simple, straightforward support for technical and operational queries is available from our online support service on the Internet: www.my-siemens.com/customercare or in the chapter "Questions & Answers" (p. 124). Abu Dhabi ...0 26 42 38 00 Argentina ...0 80 08 88 98 78 Australia...13 00 66 53 66...
Page 129: Specifications
Exposure to radiofre- quency signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio trans- mitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radiofre- quency (RF) signals. In August 1996, The Federal Com- munications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones.
Page 130: Care And Maintenance
Your phone has been designed and crafted with great care and attention and should also be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to enjoy your phone for many years. • Protect your phone from moisture and humidity! Precipitation, humidity and liq- uids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
Page 131: Accessories
Travel charger with an extended input volt- age range of 100–240 V. Headset PTT HHS-510 Headset with PTT key to activate voice rec- ognition and to accept and end calls. Original Siemens Accessories www.siemens.com/us Data/Applications Data Cable DCA-500 For connecting the phone to the serial RS232 port of the PC.
Page 132: Car Solutions
Charger, a Headset PTT and a Y adapter. Car Kit Plus HKC-511 Handsfree kit with first-class digital call qual- ity and supreme ease of use. Compatible with SL56 by using Mobile Holder HMH-520. Products can be purchased through opera- tors or by visiting my-siemens.com/us. Original Siemens Accessories...
Page 133: U.s. Fda
The U.S. Food and Drug Admin- istration's (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones FDA has been receiving inquiries about the safety of mobile phones, including cellular phones and PCS phones. The following summarizes what is know – and what remains unknown –...
Page 134 How much evidence is there that hand- held mobile phones might be harmful? Briefly, there is not enough evidence to know for sure, either way; how- ever, research efforts are on-going. The existing scientific evidence is conflicting and many of the studies that have been done to date have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
Page 135 National Cancer Institute is expected to bear on the accuracy and repeat- ability of these results. 2. Researchers conducted a large battery of laboratory tests to assess the effects of exposure to mobile phone RF on genetic material. These included tests for several kinds of abnormalities, including mutations, chromosomal aberrations, DNA strand breaks, and structural...
Page 136 the necessary answers to the out- standing questions about the safety of mobile phones. What is known about cases of human cancer that have been reported in users of hand-held mobile phones? Some people who have used mobile phones have been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Page 137 • Cooperate in providing mobile phone users with the best possible information on what is known about possible effects of mobile phone use on human health. At the same time, FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsi- bility for different aspects of mobile phone safety to ensure a coordi- nated effort at the federal level.
Page 138 • United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board: http://www.nrpb.org.uk • Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association (CTIA): http://www.wow-com.com • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for devices and Radiological Health: http://www.fda.gov/cdhr/ consumer/ Muscat et al. Epidemiological Study of Cel- lular Telephone Use and Malignant Brain Tumors.
Page 139: Fcc/Industry Canada Notice
FCC/Industry Canada Notice Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using a telephone in close proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC or Industry Canada can require you to stop using your telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you require assistance, please con- tact your local service facility.
Page 140: Ten Driving Safety Tips
Your Siemens wireless phone gives you the power to communicate by voice – almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your...
Page 141 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. If possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip, or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary.
Page 142: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Restrictions All Intellectual Property, as defined below, which is owned by or other- wise the property of Siemens Infor- mation and Communications Mobile, LLC ("Siemens"), its affili- ates, partners or suppliers, relating to the Phone, including but not lim- ited to accessories, parts or software relating thereto (the “Phone Sys-...
Page 143: Index
Accessories... 130 Addressbook dial entry ... 41 new entry ... 39 read entry ... 40 Agenda... 95 Aircraft mode ... 92 Alarm ... 103 appointment... 97 switch off ... 98 type... 98 Alarm clock... 103 All calls (call time/charge) ... 46 All calls (diversion)...
Page 144 Command (voice command) ... 107 Conference... 30 Connection profile ... 84 Contrast ... 75 Control codes (DTMF) ... 115 Copy protection ... 115 Countdown ... 105 CSD ... 115, 116 data... 84 Customer care ... 127 Data objects ... 114 Dialing code ...
Page 145 IMEI number... 81 Import via IrDA ... 114 Inbox e-mail ... 61 MMS... 57 Inbox (SMS)... 50 Information services (CB) ... 67 Infrared (IrDA) ... 83 Input language (T9) ... 32 International dialing code ... 117 Internet ... 68 JAD/JAR file... 118 Java...
Page 146 Second phone number ... 87 Security ... 23, 86 Security numbers... 23 Send via..114 Service center (SMS)... 63 Service numbers (Siemens)... 127 Service tones ... 77 Set date/time ... 82 Set ringer ... 76 Set time/date ... 82 Settings accessories ...89...
Page 147 Standby time ... 119 Start menu (WAP) ... 68 Stopwatch ... 104 Surf & Fun ... 68 Swap ... 28 Switch off phone automatic ... 81 manually ... 19 Switch on ... 19 Synctool ... 123 word suggestions... 33 T9 text entry... 32 Talktime (battery) ...

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