Siemens M55 User Manual
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M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (19. May 2003, 16:31)
Safety precautions ..................... 6
Safety Information ..................... 7
Antenna care ........................... 7
Phone operation ...................... 7
Electronic devices ..................... 8
Overview of the phone ............ 11
Getting started ......................... 15
Charge battery ....................... 16
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first time ................................ 17
Standby mode ........................ 18
General instructions ................. 19
User guide ............................. 19
Menu controls ........................ 19
Security .................................... 21
Codes .................................... 21
accidental activation .............. 22
My phone ................................. 23
Calling ...................................... 24
End call .................................. 24
Set volume ............................. 24
If the number is busy .............. 25
Accept call ............................. 25
Reject call .............................. 26
Contents
See also Index at the end of this User Guide
Speakerphone ........................26
Multi Party ..............................28
Babysitter ...............................29
Text entry .................................30
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Default book ........................34
Phonebook ................................35
<New entry> ..........................35
Change entry ..........................36
Addressbook .............................38
<New entry> ..........................38
Change entry ..........................39
Addressbook menu .................40
Voice dialing ...........................41
Groups ......................................42
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Call log ...................................43
Durat/charges ........................44
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Voice mail/mailbox ............45
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SMS .....................................46
messages (SMS) .....................46
SMS to group ..........................48
Read SMS ..............................48
Ringtones, icons ... .................49
Archive ...................................50
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MMS ....................................51
MMS messages .......................51
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (19. May 2003, 16:31) Contents SAR (Cell Phone Designation) ..4 Speakerphone ......26 ntents Swapping between 2 calls ..26 Safety precautions ..... 6 Multi Party ......28 Safety Information ..... 7 Babysitter .......29 Antenna care ......7 Text entry .........30...
  • Page 2 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (19. May 2003, 16:31) Contents Receive MMS ......54 Notes ........98 Read MMS ......54 Missed appointments .....99 Voice notes ......100 E-mail ........57 Time zones ......101 Write/send e-mails ....57 Receive e-mail ......58 Extras ........102...
  • Page 3 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (19. May 2003, 16:31) Contents FCC/Industry Canada Notice ... 141 Ten Driving Safety Tips ..142 Intellectual Property ....144 Battery quality statement ..145 Index ........146...
  • Page 4: Ntents Sar (Cell Phone Designation)

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:02) SAR (Cell Phone Designation) (Cell RF EXPOSURE /SPECIFIC power level, the actual SAR level of ABSORPTION RATE (SAR) the phone while operating can be ne Desig- INFORMATION well below the maximum value. This...
  • Page 5 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:02) SAR (Cell Phone Designation) For body worn operation, to main- tain compliance with FCC RF expo- sure guidelines, use only Siemens accessories that are approved for this product. Use of non-Siemens-approved acces- sories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Safety precautions autions Switch off in hospitals or in the The mains voltage specified on vicinity of medical devices, e.g. the power supply unit must not pacemakers or hearing aids. be exceeded.
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Safety Information Driving ty Infor- Laws pertaining to the use of mobile Important phones while driving vary signifi- Read this information before using cantly from state-to-state and some- your wireless handheld phone.
  • Page 8: Electronic Devices

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Safety Information For vehicles equipped with Air Persons with pacemakers: Bags • should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their An air bag inflates with great force. pacemaker when the phone is DO NOT place objects, including ei- turned ON;...
  • Page 9 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Safety Information Vehicles could cause an explosion or fire re- sulting in bodily injury or even RF signals may affect improperly in- death. stalled or inadequately shielded Areas with a potentially explosive at- electronic systems in motor vehicles.
  • Page 10 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Safety Information be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers re- garding their network features. Always make certain that your phone is properly charged before at- tempting any emergency calls.
  • Page 11: Overview Of The Phone

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Overview of the phone rview of Call key phone 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 12 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Overview of the phone Integrated antenna Do not interfere with the phone above the battery cover unnecessarily. This reduces the signal quality. Loudspeaker Display icons ª Signal strength/ GPRS available/ battery Service provider level.
  • Page 13: Display Symbols (Selection)

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:01) Display symbols (selection) play Display symbols In the phone memory. bols ² Signal strength. No network access. ection) Charging. Function activated/deactivated. Battery charging status, e.g., Phonebook/Addressbook. 50 %. ABC/ Indicates whether upper or lower- è...
  • Page 14 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:01) Display symbols (selection) Soft keys Message received. Voice mail received. Data received. — Picture received. – Melody received. Unanswered call. Store in Phonebook/ Addressbook. · Retrieve from Phonebook/ Addressbook. Change Phonebook/...
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Getting started Insert SIM card/battery • Insert the battery sideways into the phone , then press The service provider supplies you downwards until it engages. with a SIM card on which all the important data for your line is stored.
  • Page 16: E Also In-Charge Battery

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Getting started Charge battery Charge icon not visible If the battery has been discharged The battery is not fully charged fully the charge icon is not visible when delivered. Plug charger cable when the charger is plugged in.
  • Page 17: Switch On, Off / Pin Entry

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Switch on, off / PIN entry Switch on/off Switching on your phone ch on, off N entry for the first time Hold down On/Off/End key to switch on or off. Contrast Enter PIN Set display contrast.
  • Page 18: Standby Mode

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Switch on, off / PIN entry Emergency number Phonebook or Addressbook (SOS) You can choose whether you want to use the Phonebook on the SIM card Only to be used in real emergencies! or the internal Addressbook as standard.
  • Page 19: General Instructions

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) General instructions User guide eral This corresponds to: ructions The following symbols are used to explain operation: Service provider Enter numbers or letters. 05.07.2003 12:30 On/Off/End key. Menu Call key. Press the control key on the side indicated.
  • Page 20 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) General instructions Z Calls missed Call log É è Office ç +55523765489 Ñ Carol View Options Favorit. Select Scroll to the required §Select§ Press. entry. Press right soft key to open the Call log submenu.
  • Page 21: Security

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Security Codes urity Press. §Select§ The phone and SIM card are Enter PIN. protected against misuse by several Confirm input. §OK§ security codes. Press. §Change§ Keep these confidential numbers in a Confirm.
  • Page 22: Preventing Accidental Activation

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Security Preventing accidental Security §Menu§ Codes activation Chg.phonecode Even if PIN entry is deactivated (see You define the phone code p. 21), confirmation is required to (4-8 digits) when you call up a switch on the phone.
  • Page 23: My Phone

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) My phone Where do I get what? phone Change your phone to match your personal requirements. You can order additional ringtones, logos and screensavers on the Ringtones Internet and receive them by SMS/...
  • Page 24: Calling

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Calling Dialling with number Redial previous numbers keys To redial the phone number last called: The phone must be switched on Press Call key twice. (standby mode). Enter number (always To redial other numbers that were...
  • Page 25: If The Number Is Busy

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Calling If the number is busy Accept call If the number called is busy or The phone must be switched on cannot be reached because of (standby mode). An incoming call...
  • Page 26: Reject Call

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Calling Reject call Use the control key to adjust the volume. Press. The call will be §Reject§ diverted if this has been §Speaker.§ Switch off. set previously (p. 78). Warning! Always switch off "handsfree talking"...
  • Page 27 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Calling • End current call • Reject waiting call End the current call and Reject the waiting call. §Reject§ press §Yes§. You are now connected to the caller. §Forward§ The waiting call is...
  • Page 28: Multi Party

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Calling Multi Party Call menu Call up to 5 parties one by one and The following functions are only link them together in a conference available during a call: call. Some of the functions described y menu§...
  • Page 29: Babysitter

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Calling Babysitter Apply If this is active, only one number can be dialled. Service provider Switch on 05.07.2003 12:30 Security §Menu§ Carol Babysitter > Press. §Select§ Use the right soft key and hold it down to dial (e.g.
  • Page 30: Text Entry

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Text entry Text entry without T9 entry Press once/repeatedly: . , ? ! ’ " 0 - ( ) @ / : _ Press number key repeatedly until Hold down: Writes 0.
  • Page 31 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Text entry Text entry with T9 Write a word using T9 Since the display changes as you "T9" deduces the correct word from proceed, the individual key entries by making comparisons with an extensive it is best if you finish a word without dictionary.
  • Page 32 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Text entry T9 word suggestions Correct a word If several options are found in the Words written with T9: dictionary for a key sequence (a Move left or right, word word), the most probable is by word, until the displayed first.
  • Page 33 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Text entry Text modules Text modules can be stored in the phone for adding to your SMS messages. Write text modules §Menu§ Text modules Select text. §Options§ Write text module. Select Save.
  • Page 34: È Default Book

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) è Default book Kè Businesscard Default §Menu§ Select function. Create your own business card. Send Show entries it as an SMS to another GSM-phone or a suitable PC/printer. Entries in the standard directory...
  • Page 35: Phonebook

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Phonebook Name: nebook Entries in the Phonebook (on the SIM card) are managed separately from Enter first and/or last names. those in the Addressbook. You can, however, exchange data between Location:...
  • Page 36: Call (Search For An Entry)

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Phonebook Call (search for an entry) Phonebook menu The following functions are Open Phonebook. available, depending on the current situation. Some functions may be Select a name with the applied to the current entry as well first letter and/or scroll.
  • Page 37 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) 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.
  • Page 38: Addressbook

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Addressbook ressbookThe Addressbook can store up to Entries can be organised §Group§ 500 entries, each with a variety of by groups (p. 42). Select telephone and fax numbers as well with §Change§.
  • Page 39: Change Entry

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Addressbook Additional information N Smith, John <Groups> Group functions (p. 42). §Smith§, John ¿ 055512389 Birthday After entering the date of birth, the "reminder box" can be v 0555987654 activated. Now you can enter...
  • Page 40: Call (Search For An Entry)

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Addressbook Call (search for an entry) Copy to SIM Copy entry/entries with name and selected phone Open Addressbook (in number to SIM card. standby mode). Delete Delete entry. Select a name with the first letter and/or scroll.
  • Page 41: Voice Dialing

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Addressbook Voice dialing Voice dialling menu Depending on the actual situation, Dial numbers by voice command. Up different functions will be offered. to 20 recorded names for voice dialling or voice commands (p. 107) §Options...
  • Page 42: Groups

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Groups Group menu Nine groups are specified in your phone, to enable you to arrange §Options Open menu. your Addressbook entries clearly. You can rename seven groups. Open Display all members of the selected group.
  • Page 43: Z Call Log

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:05) Z Call log all log Your phone stores the phone Calls received numbers of calls for convenient Accepted calls are listed. redialling. Calls dialed §Menu§ Access to the last numbers dialled.
  • Page 44: Durat/Charges

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:05) Z Durat/charges urat/ You can display charge details and A/c limit the duration of different types of (PIN 2 prompt) calls while you speak, as well as Special SIM cards allow you or the setting a unit limit for outgoing calls.
  • Page 45: Voice Mail/Mailbox

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] Voice mail/mailbox Voice Setup Save call divert number §Menu§ Voice message /mailbox Calls are diverted to this phone Most service providers supply an number. K m K external voice mail service. A caller §Menu§...
  • Page 46: Sms

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] SMS You can transmit and receive very Confirm. Send the SMS to §OK§ long messages (up to 760 charac- the service centre for ters) on your phone. They are transmission. The sent automatically composed of several SMS is saved in the "Sent"...
  • Page 47: Picture&Sound

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] SMS Picture&Sound Text menu Insert pictures and sounds into Open text menu. §Options§ message. Send Enter recipient's phone Write message. number/select from Open text menu at the Phonebook/Addressbook, §Options§ then send.
  • Page 48: Sms To Group

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] SMS Read SMS Additional information Playback only occurs if the destination Arrival of new SMS phone supports the EMS standard (p. 117) announced on display In input mode, a wildcard is shown when a melody is selected.
  • Page 49: Ringtones, Icons

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] SMS Lists Reply menu All SMS messages are archived in Open reply menu. §Reply§ four different lists, according to their status: Write mess. Create a new reply text. Inbox Change Edit received SMS or §Menu§...
  • Page 50: Archive

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] SMS Archive Lists menu Each list offers different functions: §Menu§ SMS archive The list of SMS messages stored in Open menu. §Options§ the phone is displayed. Ñ\SMS View View entry.
  • Page 51: Mms

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] MMS The Multimedia Messaging Service Music is sent and received in a enables you to send texts, pictures MIDI file, single tones/sounds in (also photos) and sounds in a an AMR file. Up to 48 KB can be combined message to another played back.
  • Page 52 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] MMS Tones/Alerts: Press §Insert . You can now select a stored Enter name under which §Yes§ melody (see also File the recording is also to be manager, p. 112) or record stored in the phone.
  • Page 53 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] MMS MMS menu Check MMS Check the MMS message before Different functions are available, sending it: depending on the context: §Options§ Open menu. Open menu. §Options§ Preview slide Insert line Extend address field by View a single page.
  • Page 54: Receive Mms

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] MMS Receive MMS Prev. Playback of complete ‰ message MMS. Use any key to Indicates reception or cancel. notification of an MMS T9 input preferred:Activate/ (p. 31) deactivate T9. Service provider...
  • Page 55 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] MMS Lists Attachment A single MMS can contain several All MMS messages are saved in four attachments. different lists: §Options§ Open menu. Inbox Attachment Select. Inbox §Menu§ Select attachment. The list of MMS messages and notifications received is displayed.
  • Page 56 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] MMS Lists menu Capacity Size of current MMS as well as capacity still available Each list offers different functions: are shown. Open menu. §Options§ Preview Play back current page. slide Play Play back MMS.
  • Page 57: E-Mail

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] E-mail Add attachments E-mail Your phone has an e-mail program (client). You can use it to create and A file from the file system (e.g. receive e-mails. ringtone) can be inserted in an e-mail as an attachment (p.
  • Page 58: Receive E-Mail

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] E-mail Receive e-mail Read new e-mail K ] K §Menu§ Inbox §Menu§ Inbox E-mail Receive e-mail Select e-mail. Before an e-mail can be read, it must be retrieved from the server. The §View§...
  • Page 59 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] E-mail Lists Read menu Different functions are possible, All e-mails are stored in four depending on the context: different lists: Open menu. §Options§ Inbox Inbox E-mail §Menu§ Reply The original e-mail is retrieved.
  • Page 60 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] E-mail Sent Sort Sort • by subject §Menu§ Sent E-mail • by sender The list of transmitted e-mails is • by recipient displayed. • by date/time • by status Lists menu Not all sort criteria are possible in all lists.
  • Page 61: Message Profiles

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] Message profiles SMS profiles Validity Select the period in which the sage period service centre is to try to §Menu§ Setup iles deliver the message: Up to 5 SMS profiles can be set. The...
  • Page 62: Mms Profile

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] Message profiles MMS profile Retrieval Receive complete MMS or only notification of arrival. §Menu§ Setup Automatic A number of MMS profiles can be Receive complete MMS selected. The transmission immediately.
  • Page 63: E-Mail Settings

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] Message profiles E-mail settings E-mail accounts 5 accounts can be defined. If no §Menu§ Setup access data have been defined for E-mail the account, the entry card is Select function.
  • Page 64 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ] Message profiles CB services IMAP4 * Enter Internet address if the server type is IMAP4 These functions are described in a and SMTP. separate chapter (see p. 65). IMAP4 Port: *...
  • Page 65: Cb Services

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:05) ] CB services Setup Channel: Select §Menu§ CB services ices Open list menu. §Options§ Some service providers offer If a topic is selected in the list you information services (info channels, can view it, activate/ deactivate it, Cell Broadcast).
  • Page 66: Internet Browser (Wap)

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) É Surf & fun Internet browser (WAP) Start menu Surf & fun Get the latest information from the Home The connection to the Internet that is specifically adapted provider's portal is set up.
  • Page 67 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) É Surf & fun Browser menu More ... (in menu) If the browser is active, the menu Profiles The list of profiles is can be activated as follows: displayed for activation/ setting (p.
  • Page 68 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) É Surf & fun Activate WAP profile Notes Í You can change the current profile Browser menu. É each time you access the Internet. Offline. Ê Online. Select profile. Ë GPRS Online.
  • Page 69: Games & More

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) É Surf & fun Games & more Games and applications Applications and links that are Download games and other already stored on the phone are applications. You are advised about found under: relevant applications on the É...
  • Page 70 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) É Surf & fun Receive information Delete all Delete all applications/ folders after confirmation. If information required, say, by an application that has already been Rename ¦ Rename highlighted installed, is received via SMS, the applications/folders.
  • Page 71 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) É Surf & fun HTTP profile É WAP can be used to download applications from §Menu§ Games & more the Internet. Downloading or running applications Open menu §Options§ will not affect or change the software already installed on your Java™-enabled mobile phone.
  • Page 72: Setup

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Display Logo Setup Choose picture to be displayed §Menu§ Display instead of the provider logo. Select function. Color scheme Language Select colour scheme for the whole Set the language of the display text.
  • Page 73 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Screensaver Shutdn animat The screensaver shows a picture in Select animation to be shown when the display when a period set by you phone is switched off. has elapsed. The function is ended...
  • Page 74: Tones/Alerts

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Tones/Alerts Volume Set different volumes for types of §Menu§ Tones/Alerts call/functions. Select function. You can set the tones to match your Select: needs. Incoming call (see below) Ringer setting...
  • Page 75 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Tones/Alerts Record new melody §Menu§ Select function. You can use the phone’s microphone to record sounds, melodies or Ringtones noises. You can then use this Set different ringtones for types of recording as a ringtone.
  • Page 76: Night Design

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Call screening Info tones Only calls from phone numbers that Set service and alarm tones: are in the Phonebook/Addressbook Activate/deactivate tones. On/Off or in a group are signalled audibly or...
  • Page 77: Keys

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Keys Incoming message Select a flash rhythm to signal that §Menu§ Keys an SMS/MMS has been received. Select function. Alarm Any to answer Select a flash rhythm to signal an Incoming calls can be accepted by appointment.
  • Page 78: Phone Setup

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Phone setup Unanswered Select Unanswered. §Menu§ Phone setup (Includes the conditions Select function. reachable, reply, Call waiting Busy, see below) If you are registered for this service, Press. §Select§...
  • Page 79 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup No reply Clear all A call is only diverted after a delay All set diversions are cleared. that is determined by the network. Additional information The period can be set to a maximum Note that the divert is stored in the network of 30 seconds in 5 second intervals.
  • Page 80 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Phone setup Phone setup §Menu§ §Menu§ Select function. Select function. Fact. settings Phone identity The phone is reset to the default The phone identity number (IMEI) is values (factory setting) (does not displayed.
  • Page 81: Clock

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Clock §Options§ Open menu. Activate/deactivate daylight §Menu§ Clock saving. When daylight Select a function. saving is activated a sun icon appears on the Time/date display. The clock must be set to the right...
  • Page 82: Connectivity

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Km K Connectivity Connectivity §Menu§ Select function. Km K §Menu§ Connectivity Data services Select function. For the MMS, Wap Mail,Java,Rms GPRS applications at least one connection (General Packet Radio Service) profile must be set up and activated.
  • Page 83 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup For GPRS (General Packet Radio • The access profiles must be set Service) manually. GPRS settingsSelect. If necessary, check with your service provider for details. You can activate GPRS for the profile and change the settings here.
  • Page 84: Security

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Security Send vce/fax Set this function on the phone before §Menu§ Security transmission so that you can switch Select function from voice mode to fax mode. The phone and SIM card are...
  • Page 85 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Last 10 only Security §Menu§ Select function (Phone-code protected) Barrings Only phone numbers from the call list of "dialled numbers" (p. 43) can Barring restricts the use of your SIM be dialled.
  • Page 86: Network

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Network Status check The following information can be §Menu§ Network displayed after a status check: Select function. Barring set. Line Barring not set. This function is only displayed if it is Status unknown (e.g.
  • Page 87 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Choose network Your service provider is displayed: Display list of preferred §List§ Network search is restarted. This is networks. useful if you are not on your home network or want to register on a Create new entry: different network.
  • Page 88: Accessories

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Accessories Network §Menu§ Select function. §Menu§ Accessories User group Select function. Depending on service provider, you Car Kit can create groups with this service. Only in combination with an original These can have access to internal Siemens handsfree Car Kit (p.
  • Page 89 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) m Setup Headset Automatic settings: • Permanent illumination: switched Only in conjunction with an original Siemens headset (p. 133). The profile is automatically activated • Key lock: switched off. when headset is plugged in.
  • Page 90: Profiles

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ~ Profiles Setup Profiles Several settings can be stored in a phone profile in order, for example, Edit a default profile or create a new to adapt the phone to the personal profile: surrounding level of noise.
  • Page 91 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ~ Profiles Aircraft mode Profile menu All alarms (appointments, alarm Open menu. §Options§ clock) are deactivated. This profile cannot be modified. The phone will Activate Activate selected switch off if you select this profile.
  • Page 92: Favorites

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Favorites Change sett. orites Press. §Menu§ Press. §Favorit.§ You can replace each entry (1-10) Create your own menu with with another entry from the frequently used functions, phone selection list of Favorites.
  • Page 93: Calendar

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ç Organizer Calendar Weekly overview anizer KçK Aug 2003 §Menu§ Calendar M T W T F S S You can enter appointments and tasks in the Calendar. It offers a • monthly overview, Agenda •...
  • Page 94 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ç Organizer Agenda Delete Delete selected recording. §Agenda§ Select in the current Delete all Delete all entries after overview. confirmation. Delete untill Tue 05.08.03 Delete all entries prior to a certain date.
  • Page 95: Alarm

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ç Organizer Alarm Additional information KçK For additional Calendar settings, see below §Menu§ Alarm under Setup. All appointment entries are Appointment with "alarm activated". displayed in chronological order. If Appointment with "alarm deactivated".
  • Page 96 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ç Organizer Type: Alarm: Memo. Activate alarm. §ON§ Description with up to Enter start time of the 50 characters. alarm before the appointment. Speech memo. Select: Record a voice memo at the end of the input Minutes, Hours, Days.
  • Page 97: Tasks

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ç Organizer Tasks Alarm KçK When the set date and time are §Menu§ Tasks reached there is an audible and a A task is displayed like an visual alarm. If an alarm is missed it...
  • Page 98: Notes

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ç Organizer Notes Priority: Select between 1 (high) and 5 (low). KçK §Menu§ Notes Default is 3. Use your phone as a notepad. Use date ç Notes When is selected, the following option is provided.
  • Page 99: Missed Appointments

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ç Organizer Display entry Additional information Protect confidential data using a phone Select entry. code (p. 22). We recommend that you do not store any Open note. §View§ passwords (PIN, TAN etc.) as notes.
  • Page 100: Voice Notes

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ç Organizer Voice notes New recording KçK Menu§ Voice notes Use the dictating machine to record short voice memos. The list of recordings is opened. • Use your phone as a dictating x Voice notes machine when on the move.
  • Page 101: Time Zones

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) ç Organizer Calend. setup Play back KçK KçK §Menu§ Voice notes §Menu§ Calend. setup The list of recordings is opened. Birthdays Select recording. Birthdays (and other events) are shown in bold face.
  • Page 102: Extras

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) [ Extras Calculator xtras §Menu§ Select function. Enter number Alarm clock (max. 8 characters). The alarm will ring at the time set by you, even when the phone is Select calculator function.
  • Page 103: Currency Conv

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) [ Extras Currency conv Calculator functions §§. =§§ Press right soft key §Menu§ Currency conv repeatedly. Ð You may calculate the exchange Retrieve a saved number from rates between three different calculator.
  • Page 104: Stopwatch

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) [ Extras Stopwatch menu Stopwatch §Menu§ Select function. Open menu. §Options§ Stopwatch Save Record the time(s) Two intermediate times can be measured and assign a recorded and saved. name to them.
  • Page 105: Camera (Accessories)

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) [ Extras Camera (accessories) Shot A shot (especially in high resolution) Photos you have taken with the requires a few seconds to be "QuickPic IQP-500" camera (p. 133) processed. may be viewed, saved and sent immediately through the phone.
  • Page 106 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) [ Extras Camera menu Additional information Open menu. §Options§ If the memory is full or the camera is not attached: Use flash Use flashlight (only when Delete picture currently §Delete§ camera is plugged in) shown.
  • Page 107: Voice Command

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) [ Extras Voice command Voice command menu Highlight required entry. Functions can be started by a voice command. Up to 20 voice recordings can be saved in the phone for voice §Options§...
  • Page 108: Remote Synchronisation

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) [ Extras Remote synchronisation Server sett. Sync. mode Fast: Only data that has §Menu§ Remote sync. changed will be You can use this function remotely synchronised in both to access externally filed data directions.
  • Page 109: Sim Services (Optional)

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) [ Extras Activate another sync. profile Sync. setup Select. Select. Sync. Profile Select profile. Activate. The current §Select§ profile is selected. SIM services (optional) Your service provider may offer special applications such as mobile banking, share prices, etc.
  • Page 110: Fast Access Key

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Fast access key Left soft key access The left soft key and the number keys 2 to 9 (speed dialling numbers) Assign a function/phone number to can each be assigned an important the left soft key for fast access.
  • Page 111 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Fast access key Speed dialling keys Apply Select a stored phone number or Number keys 2 to 9 can be used as start a stored application (e. g. speed dialling numbers for fast SMS).
  • Page 112: File Manager

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Ñ File manager File To organise your files, you can use Pictures Pictures *.bmp the file system like a PC file manager. ager *.jpg The file system assigns special *.gif folders to different data types.
  • Page 113 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Ñ File manager File system menu Open menu §Options Open Open folder. Move Place highlighted file or folder in temporary memory. Copy Copy highlighted file into temporary memory. Paste Transfer content of temporary memory into current folder.
  • Page 114: Send/Print

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Send/Print... Data objects d/Print... The phone provides you with several methods for sending, receiving or Files received via SMS are stored in printing texts and data via different the file system (p. 112).
  • Page 115: Notes A-Z

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Notes A-Z Activate/deactivate tones. Completing phone numbers in es A-Z the Phonebook/Addressbook Press down. Digits may be replaced by a "?" when In standby mode phone numbers are entered in the...
  • Page 116 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Notes A-Z CSD connection Store phone numbers and control codes (DTMF codes) in the (Circuit Switched Data) Phonebook/Addressbook in the Data is transferred via a data same way as a normal entry.
  • Page 117 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Notes A-Z Highlighting mode (Enhanced Messaging Service) With some applications (e.g. Addressbook) one or more entries in In addition to (formatted) texts, you a list can be highlighted, to carry out can also use this service to send a function jointly.
  • Page 118 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Notes A-Z ¦ § HTTP and JAR (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) Three types of file are possible when Java™ is used: HTTP indicates the protocol which governs the transfer of data on the The JAD file (Java Descriptor) Internet.
  • Page 119 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Notes A-Z Java Operating time ™ Java™ offers you the opportunity to A full battery will deliver 60 to use numerous games and 300 hours of standby time or 100 to applications on your mobile phone.
  • Page 120 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Notes A-Z Phone number/URL in SMS SIM card problems Phone numbers §highlighted§ in the You have inserted your SIM card. text can be dialled or saved in the Nonetheless, the following message Phonebook/Addressbook.
  • Page 121 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Notes A-Z Software version WAP operation Display the software version for your Start with... phone in standby mode: Set which functions are to be shown # 0 6 # , then press §Info§.
  • Page 122 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Notes A-Z Change homepage Add bookmark The current WAP address is imported as a The homepage address is entered in bookmark. the WAP profiles (p. 68). Online (save): A WAP page must be shown in the display (online or offline): Select.
  • Page 123: Siemens Data Suite

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Siemens Data Suite Synctool mens Siemens Data Suite is a software (XTNDConnect ® PC) package on the CD-ROM enclosed in a Suite this pack, with which you can increase the functionality of your With this module you can mobile together with a Windows®...
  • Page 124 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Siemens Data Suite Contacts Management Messenger With Contacts Management you can With Messenger you have the organise the contacts from your convenient option of organising phone's Addressbook and your SMS activities from your PC: Phonebook and even synchronise •...
  • Page 125: Questions & Answers

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Questions & Answers stions & wers If you have any questions about the use of your phone we are available under www.my-siemens.com/customercare around the clock. As further help we have listed below some frequently asked questions and answers.
  • Page 126 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution No network Weak signal. Move higher, to a window or an open space. connection. Outside GSM range. Check service provider's coverage area. Invalid SIM card.
  • Page 127 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 16:01) Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution Text message cannot Service provider does not support Contact your service provider. be sent. this service. Phone number for service centre not Set service centre (p. 61).
  • Page 128: Customer Care

    # 0 6 #, then §Info§) and, if applicable, your Siemens Service customer number. 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 129 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:05) Customer Care Serbia ..........01 13 22 84 85 Singapore ..........62 27 11 18 Slovak Republic ......02 59 68 22 66 Slovenia..........0 14 74 63 36 South Africa ........08 60 10 11 57 Spain..........9 02 11 50 61...
  • Page 130: Care And Maintenance

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:05) Care and maintenance e and Your phone has been designed and The suggestions given above apply crafted with great care and attention equally to your phone, battery, ntenance and should also be treated with care.
  • Page 131: Specifications

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (19. May 2003, 16:30) Specifications Exposure to cifica- The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those radiofrequency signals standards). For additional informa- tion concerning exposure to radio Your wireless handheld portable...
  • Page 132: Maintenance

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (19. May 2003, 16:30) Maintenance Maintenance tips ntenance • The SIM card should be treated with the same care as a cheque guarantee card. Do not bend or scratch it or expose it to static electricity.
  • Page 133: Accessories

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 15:54) Accessories Basics Data essories Li-Ion accu 700mAh EBA-510 Data Cable DCA-500 Spare battery. For connecting the phone to the serial RS232 port of the PC. Travel Charger Data Cable USB DCA-510...
  • Page 134 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (20. May 2003, 15:54) Accessories Car Solutions Car Kit Upgrade HKO-515 Mobile holder for upgrading your handsfree Car Charger ECC-500 Car Kit Voice II. Charger for the cigarette lighter socket in the Optional Car Kit accessories car.
  • Page 135: U.s. Fda

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:01) U.S. FDA been done to address these ques- tions, no clear picture of the biologi- cal effects of this type of radiation has emerged to date. Thus, the avail- able science does not allow us to The U.S.
  • Page 136 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:01) U.S. FDA How much evidence is there that hand- ty of mobile phones. This research held mobile phones might be harmful? has resulted in two findings in partic- ular that merit additional study: Briefly, there is not enough evidence to know for sure, either way;...
  • Page 137 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:01) U.S. FDA 2. Researchers conducted a large recommendations. battery of laboratory tests to assess Two other studies of interest have the effects of exposure to mobile been reported recently in the litera- phone RF on genetic material.
  • Page 138 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:01) U.S. FDA ties, including other federal agencies ple without brain cancer. This is and industry, to assure that research called a case-control study. The cur- is undertaken to provide the neces-...
  • Page 139 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:01) U.S. FDA • Cooperate in providing mobile hand-held mobile phones could con- phone users with the best possible sider holding lengthy conversations information on what is known on conventional phones and reserv-...
  • Page 140 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:01) U.S. FDA • World Health Organization (WHO) International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (select Qs & As): http://www.who.int/emf • United Kingdom, National Radio- logical Protection Board: http://www.nrpb.org.uk • Cellular Telecommunications & In- ternet Association (CTIA): http://www.wow-com.com...
  • Page 141: Fcc/Industry Canada Notice

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:01) FCC/Industry Canada Notice /Industry Your phone may cause TV or radio in- terference (for example, when using a telephone in close proximity to re- ceiving equipment). The FCC or In- dustry Canada can require you to stop using your telephone if such in- terference cannot be eliminated.
  • Page 142: Ten Driving Safety Tips

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:05) Ten Driving Safety Tips Driving When available, use a hands-free device. ty Tips A number of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily avail- able today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your...
  • Page 143 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:05) Ten Driving Safety Tips Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. Use your phone to help others in emer- gencies. If possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into Your wireless phone provides you a traffic.
  • Page 144: Intellectual Property

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:05) Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Restrictions lectual apparatus or devices not furnished by Siemens, nor will Siemens have perty All Intellectual Property, as defined any liability for the use of ancillary below, which is owned by or other-...
  • Page 145: Battery Quality Statement

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. May 2003, 15:05) Battery quality statement The capacity of your mobile phone battery will reduce each time it is charged/emptied. Storage at too ement high or low temperatures will also result in a gradual capacity loss. As a...
  • Page 146: Index

    M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. Mai 2003, 15:03) Index Operating time ......119 quality declaration ....145 A/c limit ..........44 Battery operating time ....119 Accessories ........133 Big letters (message on display) ... 73 Address book Birthday New entry ........
  • Page 147 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. Mai 2003, 15:03) Index Charge rate Lists ........44 ..........59 Charges Profile ..........44 ........... 63 Charging battery Receive ......16 ......... 58 Clock Write ..........81 ..........57 colour schemes Emergency number .......
  • Page 148 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. Mai 2003, 15:03) Index Highlighting mode Speed dialling ......117 ......119 Hold call Message ........... 26 Home network ........ 87 ..........65 Hotline, Siemens E-mail ......128 ........... 57 HTTP ..........118 ..........51 HTTP profile ........
  • Page 149 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. Mai 2003, 15:03) Index Phone identity number. (IMEI) Screensaver ..80 ........73 Phone number transmission on/off Second phone number ....86 Security ........21 Phonebook Security numbers ......21 Call Service centre (SMS) ..........
  • Page 150 M55 Barracuda fug am, A31008-H6300-A40-1-4A19 (15. Mai 2003, 15:03) Index T9 input ........31 ..........61 to group Voice command ........48 ......107 Write Voice dialling ..........46 ........41 SMTP Voice mail (mailbox) ..........64 ...... 45 Software version Volume ......

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