SX5 MENU STRUCTURE Menu Phonecell SX5 CDMA ® Phonebook View Edit Erase Time/Alarm Alarm Time Format Date Format Phone Settings Banner My Phone Number DTMF Length Key Volume Auto Send Delay Freq. Dial Number Language Dial Tone Type LCD Contrast Security New Lock Code Restrict...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK CONNECTION GUIDE ...i SX5 MENU STRUCTURE ...ii LIST OF COMPONENTS ...iii SAFE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS...iii IMPORTANT NOTICES...iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ...iv SX5 SETUP ...1 RUIM Card Installation...1 Emergency Batteries ...1 Battery Operation...2 Location and Setup...2 GPS Antenna Mounting (USA Only)...2 Connect the Handset ...3 Desk Mounting ...3 Wall Mounting ...4...
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DATA SETTINGS ...18 Data Port Type ...18 Baud Rate ...19 Self Test Cycle ...19 RX Data Mode ...19 TTY (Text Telephone for the Hearing Impaired) ...19 SECURITY SETTINGS...19 New Lock Code ...19 Restrict Calls...19 Voice Privacy ...20 RUIM CHV1 (RUIM Models Only) ...20 Auto Lock ...20...
SX5 SETUP RUIM Card Installation (RUIM Model Only) Consult your service provider to determine if your unit is a RUIM model. If so, your SX5 will only be able to make emergency calls until you install a RUIM card. It will not receive calls or allow non-emergency outgoing calls.
Battery Operation The unit will not automatically switch from AC to battery upon loss of AC power. The AC/Battery switch must be changed manually to the battery position - see Figure 5. Battery power will pro- vide up to 4 hours of talk time and 11 hours of standby. Figure 5 –...
Connect the Handset Before you can use the SX5, you must connect the handset cable. 1. Connect the handset cable to the phone jack - see Figure 8. 2. Connect the handset cable to the handset - see Figure 8. Phone jack Handset cable Figure 8 –...
2. Snap the wedge tabs on the thick end of the wedge into the top tab slots - see Figure 10. NOTE: The wedge will fit snugly, so it may be necessary to press the thick end of the wedge towards the bottom tab slots (if the wedge tabs at the thin end have been inserted) in order to snap it into the top tab slots.
3. Snap the wedge tabs on the thick end of the wedge into the top tab slots - see Figure 14. The wedge will fit snugly, so it may be necessary to press the thick end of the wedge towards the bottom tab slots (if the wedge tabs at the thin end have been inserted) in order to snap it into the top tab slots.
RUIM Usage (RUIM Models Only) Your service provider may require you to install a RUIM in your SX5 for it to operate normally (see RUIM Card Installation (page 1) for details). Without a RUIM, these SX5 models will reject incoming calls and allow only emergency outgoing calls.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SX5 Function Keys Operation of the SX5 is accomplished through the function keys on the keypad of the unit - see Figure 18. MSG - To access voicemail or to send an SMS (text message) LCD Screen - Displays icons, information, and menu options necessary to operate the SX5.
LCD Screen Icons Icons displayed on the LCD screen indicate the features in use, the status of the phone, signal strength and battery status - see Figure 19. Alarm - Indicates that Message - Displays when the alarm feature has a new text or voicemail been set.
• To erase one digit, Press the CLR key once. • To erase all digits, Press and hold down the CLR key until all digits are erased. Redial the Last Telephone Number Dialed 1. Pick up the handset or Press the SPEAKERPHONE key. The SX5 is now “off-hook.”...
Voicemail Access Contact your service provider regarding the availability of voicemail. 1. Press MSG. 2. Select 1: Voice Mail. 3. To listen to your voicemail, Select 1: Listen. 4. If you have deleted all your messages and the message indicator does not go away after an hour, Press 2: Clr Msg Ind.
Message Lock Message lock password protects the Voice Mail menu. If the message lock is active and you press the MSG key from the idle screen, the unit will prompt you for a password which is your lock code (default is 0000). 1.
PHONE BOOK The SX5 can be programmed to store frequently called numbers via an electronic phone book. The SX5 phone book can hold up to 99 entries. Speed Dial by Location A phone book entry can be speed dialed as follows: For entries 1-9, lift the handset and hold down the location number until it dials.For entries 10-99, lift the handset, press the first digit and then hold down the 2nd digit until it dials.
Edit a Phone Book Entry 1. Start by pressing MENU 2. Select 1: Phone Book 3. Select 3: Edit There are 3 options for editing an entry: 1. All - displays all entries from location 01 through 99 Use Up and down arrows to select the location and Press STO to select it. 2.
View Outgoing Calls 1. Start by pressing MENU 2. Select 2: Call Logs 3. Select 2: Outgoing 4. Use the up and down arrows to select the desired call and Press STO to view it. To dial the selected entry, Press FLASH. Then pick up the handset if desired. View Incoming Calls 1.
Clear Air Time 1. Start by pressing MENU 2. Select 2: Call Logs 3. Select 7: Clear Air Time This option will clear the phone's memory of how much airtime has been used. TIME / ALARM The SX5 allows you to set an alarm clock that can be used one time or for every day. Alarm 1.
RING / ALERT The SX5 is capable of supporting multiple ring tones and types of alerts. To adjust these settings, follow these instructions. Ring Type 1. Start by pressing MENU 2. Select 4: Ring / Alert 3. Select 1: Ring Type 4.
PHONE SETTINGS Banner The banner is the text on the screen shown when the phone is not in use. This can be used to personalize your phone. 1. Start by pressing MENU. 2. Select 5: Phone Settings. 3. Select 1: Banner. My Phone # (display only) 1.
Change Language Displayed On LCD The SX5 is capable of displaying multiple languages on the LCD screen. 1. Start by pressing MENU. 2. Select 5: Phone Settings. 3. Select 7: Language. 4. Select the desired setting and Press STO to save. Dial Tone Type 1.
4. Select the desired setting and Press STO to save. TTY (Text Telephone for the Hearing Impaired) To use a TTY device with the SX5, a Telular SX5 data cable is required. 1. Start by pressing MENU. 2. Select 6: Data Settings.
Voice Privacy The cellular CDMA network offers inherent voice privacy. Check with your service provider for the availability of enhanced voice privacy mode. If Enhanced is selected, the phone will request Enhanced Voice Privacy and a "P" will be shown on the display if Enhanced Voice Privacy has been granted by the network.
81025901) or serial cable (part #1L01A042 or 81025801). 2. If you are using a USB cable, install the Telular USB drivers from the included CD. 3. Set the SX5’s data port type (MENU > 6: Data Settings > 1: Data Port Type) and set its baud rate (MENU >...
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6. Click on "Don't detect my modem, I will select it from a list". 7. Select "Standard 19200 bps Modem". Phonecell SX5 CDMA User Manual ®...
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8. Select the COM port to use (if a COM port does not display, all COM ports are currently allocated). 9. Click Finish. Phonecell SX5 CDMA User Manual ®...
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10. Configure the SX5 modem interface using the Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Phone and Modem Options" -> Modems Tab 11. Select the 19200 bps Modem -> Click on Properties 12. Select the Modem tab. 13. Change the Maximum port speed to 115200 (19200 when faxing) and click OK. Phonecell SX5 CDMA User Manual...
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14. Configure the USB or Serial port using the Control Panel -> System ->Hardware -> Device Manager -> Ports Tab 15. Select the port used for the SX5 and right click on it. Select "Properties" from the resulting pop-up menu. Phonecell SX5 CDMA ®...
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16. Click on the Port Settings tab. 17. Use these settings: Bits per second: 115200 (19200 when faxing) Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: Hardware 18. You may now proceed for transferring data and faxes by following the instructions in this manual.
81025901) or serial cable (part #1L01A042 or 81025801). 2. If you are using a USB cable, install the Telular USB drivers from the included CD. 3. Set the SX5’s data port type (MENU > 6: Data Settings > 1: Data Port Type) and set its baud rate (MENU >...
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6. Select the appropriate COM port and Maximum speed of 115,200 bps for data and 19200 bps for PC Fax. 7. Select the Connection tab. 8. Set Connection Preferences to Data bits = 8, Parity = None and Stop bits = 1, then click “Advanced”.
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9. Check the box for ‘Use Control Flow’ and then click on ‘Hardware (RTS/CTS) and then select ‘OK’. 8. Click on ‘OK’. Phonecell SX5 CDMA User Manual ®...
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9. Click on ‘Close’. 10. You may now proceed for transferring data and faxes by following the instructions in this manual. See Sending/Receiving Faxes (page 31), Sending/Receiving 1X Data (page 32) or Sending/Receiving Circuit Switched Data (page 33) for details. Phonecell SX5 CDMA ®...
SENDING/RECEIVING A PC FAX A PC can send and receive faxes using the SX5. Your account with your service provider must support circuit switched data transfer for the SX5’s PC fax function to work. Note that you must use a PC to send faxes with the SX5; a fax machine connected directly to the SX5 will not work. Choose the SX5 Fax Port 1.
SENDING/RECEIVING 1X DATA Check with your service provider to see if your account supports 1X data transfer. Choose the Port the SX5 Will Use for 1X Data 1. Start by pressing MENU. 2. Select 6: Data Settings. 3. Select 1: Data Port Map. 4.
SENDING/RECEIVING CIRCUIT SWITCHED DATA Check with your service provider to see if your account supports circuit switched data transfer. Choose the Port the SX5 Will Use for Circuit Switched Data 1. Start by pressing MENU. 2. Select 6: Data Settings. 3.
SX5 TROUBLESHOOTING Telephone Service is Not Working (Cannot make or receive calls) · Make sure the SX5 powered on properly. · Make sure any equipment that is externally connected to the SX5 is correctly connected. · Test any externally connected equipment on a known system to verify operation.
Part 15 of the FCC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Telular Corporation will void your authority to operate the equipment per FCC part 15 paragraph 15.21.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
RF energy may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating and entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF energy. You should also check with the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices (such as pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
(15) months from date of shipment from Telular. Telular, at its option, shall at no charge either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period, provided it is returned by Buyer in accordance with the terms of this warranty to the Telular designated repair center.
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