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Audiovox CDM-8150 User Manual

Audiovox cdm-8150: user guide
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WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the up-to-date CDM-8150, our new
model, developed by top researchers to support the CDMA-
2000 1X system through Qualcomm-manufactured MSM5105
chips and CDMA technologies. This product allows for high
speed communication services, such as web browsing and
data & fax services.
Among its many advanced features, the T9 text input mode
makes it much easier to enter letters. In addition, VR (Voice
Recognition) makes the phone more user friendly, with proven
technologies in detail as follows:
Full graphic display of 5 text input line and 1 icon line with
variable font size.
Lithium Ion batteries allow for long talk and standby times.
Easy to dial through the VR feature.
Easy to enter letters through the T9 text input mode.
Multilingual (English and French available)
Enhanced for web browsing & data services (i.e.; wireless
internet access, wireless fax send/receive, Openwave, Up
browser).
Downloadable ringtones and images allow you to personalize
your phone.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This CDM-8150 user guide contains very important
information about how to handle and use the product. So
please read this manual thoroughly. Please make sure that you
don't drop the phone, apply any physical impact on, and
immerse the phone in water or liquids. Also, please pay
attention to the warranty on the back page and be alert to the
exclusions and limitations of your warranty, which are related
with the unauthorized use of components.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE .................................5
INSIDE THE PACKAGE .....................................................................................6
HANDSET DESCRIPTION.................................................................................7
THE FUNCTION KEYS.............................................................................................8
DISPLAY INDICATORS ...........................................................................................9
Chapter 1
BATTERY USAGE...........................................................................................10
BATTERY INSTALLATION ....................................................................................10
BATTERY REMOVAL.............................................................................................10
BATTERY CHARGING ...........................................................................................11
POWER CONNECTION ......................................................................................11
CHARGING THE BATTERY WITH THE HANDSET .............................................11
CHARGING THE BATTERY ONLY ......................................................................12
BATTERY LIFE (FOR NEW BATTERY) ................................................................12
BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION..........................................................13
DOs.........................................................................................................................13
DON'Ts...................................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 2. BASIC OPERATION ..................................................15
TURNING THE PHONE ON / OFF ..................................................................16
TURNING THE PHONE ON...................................................................................16
TURNING THE PHONE OFF..................................................................................16
ACCESSING THE MENU................................................................................17
MENU SUMMARY .........................................................................................18
BASIC FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................20
MAKING A CALL ...................................................................................................20
PAUSE FEATURE ..................................................................................................21
ANSWERING A CALL............................................................................................22
ANSWERING MACHINE .......................................................................................22
Chapter 2
CALLER ID FUNCTION..........................................................................................22
CALL WAITING FUNCTION ..................................................................................23
MISSED CALL DISPLAY........................................................................................23
MEMO DISPLAY....................................................................................................23
ADJUSTING VOLUME ..........................................................................................24
VIBRATE.................................................................................................................24
DURING A CALL .............................................................................................25
SENDING YOUR NUMBER TO A PAGER ............................................................25
SCRATCH PAD ......................................................................................................25
MUTE .....................................................................................................................25
VIEW PHONE# .......................................................................................................25
MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL..................................................................26
911 IN LOCK MODE ..............................................................................................26
911 USING ANY AVAILABLE SYSTEM ...............................................................26
CHAPTER 3. MEMORY FUNCTIONS ............................................27
STORING A PHONE NUMBER ......................................................................28
Chapter 3
ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS, & CHARACTERS....................................29
STANDARD INPUT MODE....................................................................................30
T9 INPUT MODE....................................................................................................31
NUMERIC MODE...................................................................................................32
SYMBOL MODE ....................................................................................................32
MAKING A CALL THROUGH THE PHONE BOOK ........................................33
ONE-TOUCH DIALING ..........................................................................................33
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    WELCOME Thank you for choosing the up-to-date CDM-8150, our new model, developed by top researchers to support the CDMA- 2000 1X system through Qualcomm-manufactured MSM5105 chips and CDMA technologies. This product allows for high speed communication services, such as web browsing and data &...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 4. MENU FUNCTION ...35 CALL LOGS ...36 MISSED CALLS ...36 INCOMING CALLS ...36 OUTGOING CALLS ...37 CLR CALL LOGS ...37 PHONE BOOK ...38 PHONE INFO...38 RECALLING BY LOCATION ...39 RECALLING BY NAME(ALPHA) ...40 SETTINGS ...41 AUTO RETRY...41 RETRY TIME ...41 REPEAT...41 AUTO ANSWER ...41...
  • Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ...104 DRIVING SAFETY...105 ELECTRONIC DEVICES ...106 OTHER SAFETY GUIDELINES ...107 PRECAUTIONS ...108 AUDIOVOX 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY ...109 Chapter 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE This chapter describes what you have to know before using the phone.

  • Page 4: Inside The Package

    INSIDE THE PACKAGE This package includes all items pictured below. If any are missing or different, immediately contact the retailer where you purchased the phone. Desktop Charger Standard Battery Handset User Manual Handstrap HANDSET DESCRIPTION Earjack Antenna For optimum Earpiece performance, the antenna should be fully...

  • Page 5: The Function Keys

    HANDSET DESCRIPTION THE FUNCTION KEYS Front Key Press to scroll through Side Press to make or receive a call. Press to terminate a call or exit a current page, and turn the phone on/off. Press to scroll through the items in the menu. (Soft 1) Press to access the menu or function as shown in the bottom line of the display.

  • Page 6: Battery Usage

    BATTERY USAGE BATTERY INSTALLATION Place the battery on the back of the handset and slide it down into place. Push the battery down until it locks into place. BATTERY REMOVAL Pull down the release latch, lift up the battery, and remove the battery from the handset.

  • Page 7: Charging The Battery Only

    BATTERY USAGE CHARGING THE BATTERY ONLY Place the battery only into the charger. l The red LED indicates charging is in progress. l The green LED indicates charging is completed. BATTERY LIFE (FOR NEW BATTERY) The operating time is subject to your handset usage and configuration. Type DIGITAL AMPS...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2. Basic Operation

    MEMO Chapter 2 BASIC OPERATION This chapter describes the basics of the most common features of your phone. With the given instructions, you can become more familiar the basic features, and it will help you utilize the more advanced features explained in the following chapters. Please take a few moments to get to know the basics of your phone.

  • Page 9: Turning The Phone On / Off

    TURNING THE PHONE ON / OFF TURNING THE PHONE ON Press , until the logo appears and the tone sounds. • When “Password” appears on the display enter your 4- digit password to unlock your phone. • The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number.

  • Page 10: Menu Summary

    MENU SUMMARY 1 : CALL LOGS 1 : MISSED CALLS 2 :INCOMING CALLS 3 : OUTGOING CALLS 4: CLR CALL LOGS 2 : PHONE BOOK 1 : PHONE INFO 2 : BY LOCATION 3 : BY NAME 3 : SETTINGS 1 : AUTO RETRY 1 : RETRY TIME 2 : REPEAT...

  • Page 11: Basic Functions

    BASIC FUNCTIONS MAKING A CALL Enter a phone number. 00:00:01 XXX-XXX-XXXX To modify the phone number you have entered : • Press to erase one digit at a time. • Press to erase the entire number. • Entering VR mode : Refer to the Voice service section. Press The indicator, , appears on the display...

  • Page 12: Answering A Call

    BASIC FUNCTIONS ANSWERING A CALL To answer a call, press any key except the navigation key, Press to end the call. In Auto Answer Mode, a call is automatically answered after a preset number of ring tones. ANSWERING MACHINE This function enables you to record a message that plays when you cannot answer an incoming call.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Volume

    BASIC FUNCTIONS ADJUSTING VOLUME Adjust the volume with the volume buttons on the side of the handset. Volume adjustments are as follows: During a call : Earpiece volume. Standby mode : Ringer volume. When the phone rings : Ringer volume. In hands-free car kit : Kit volume.

  • Page 14: Making An Emergency Call

    MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL The enhanced 911 feature puts your phone in Emergency Call Mode when you dial the preprogrammed emergency number, 911. It even operates in the lock mode. 911 IN LOCK MODE The 911 call service is available even in the lock mode. Enter “911”...

  • Page 15: Storing A Phone Number

    STORING A PHONE NUMBER The phone book stores up to 100 names, each with up to 3 different phone numbers. LOCATION : Enter a phone number (more than 3 digits) you want to store and press [MENU] XXX-XXXX-XXXX The next available location number is automatically displayed.

  • Page 16: Standard Input Mode

    ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & CHARACTERS STANDARD INPUT MODE Enters letters using the digit keys. Input the letters you want to enter using the keypad as follows: Repetitions Repetitions Repetitions Repetitions Keypad Time 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 times 2ABC 3DEF 4GHI...

  • Page 17: Numeric Mode

    ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & CHARACTERS NUMERIC MODE This mode allows you to enter numbers. Press [MODE] until the current MESSAGE? input mode changes to the 12345 Numeric mode, indicated by 123 on the right side of the screen. 5/150 Press a digit key to enter that number. SYMBOL MODE This mode allows you to enter symbols.

  • Page 18: Chapter 4. Menu Function

    MEMO Chapter 4 MENU FUNCTION This chapter describes how to access the menu and operate each function and feature to customize your need. Each function will be accessed through the menu and described in easy-to-follow instructions. This chapter will guide you to better understanding of upgraded functions and features, which will maximize the effective use of state-of-the-art technologies.

  • Page 19: Call Logs

    CALL LOGS HANDSET DESCRIPTION Displays information about the last 10 missed, answered and dialed numbers. Calls are placed to the selected number simply pressing MISSED CALLS [01]XXXXXXX Press [MENU] [02]XXXXXXX Press [DTAL] to view the detail of a missed call when the 6:26PM, 03/29 number is highlighted.

  • Page 20: Phone Book

    PHONE BOOK To access the menu in standby mode, press [MENU]. Once you are in the menu, both functions are shown in the bottom line of the display. Press Press the standby standby mode to mode to access access voice and menu function.

  • Page 21: Recalling By Name(Alpha)

    PHONE BOOK RECALLING BY NAME (ALPHA) Retrieves a phone book entry by name or its character string and simply makes a call by pressing Press [MENU] Enter a name or its character string and press [STO] to sort SEARCH RECALL NAME? Abc out and display the searched names in an alphabetical order, regardless of letter case.

  • Page 22: Speed Dial

    SETTINGS SPEED DIAL Dials a phone number by simply entering its location number. Press [MENU] Select “Off” or “On” using the navigation key. Press [SEL] to save. BACKLIGHT Backlights the display and keypad for easy viewing in dark places. Press [MENU] Select one of the following options (Off, Off in day, 10seconds, 20 seconds, 30seconds) using...

  • Page 23: Sounds

    SOUNDS RING MODE Alerts you of an incoming call in one of 5 ways. Press [MENU] RING MODE u u RINGER Select one of the following options with the navigation key. Ringer Ring after Vib : The bell rings after 10 vibrations. Silent Vibrate Escalate : The bell volumes up in 5 steps.

  • Page 24: Timers

    TIMERS Checks the talk time and manages your calls within the limit you set. The five timers include: LAST CALL Displays talk time of last call. Press [MENU] ALL CALLS Displays talk time of all incoming and outgoing calls, excluding web access calls.

  • Page 25: Stopwatch

    SPECIAL STOPWATCH Press [MENU] Press [STA] / [PREV] to use the stopwatch. Press [STA/STOP] . Press [SPL/INIT]. Release /Initial/Previous. The time is displayed in a 100 unit of a second. Press to exit and return to the display and change to standby screen. CALCULATOR This function enables you to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

  • Page 26: Alerts

    ALERTS MINUTE BEEP Sounds an alert every minute of a phone call. Press [MENU] MINUTE BEEP u u OFF Select “OFF” or “ON” with the navigation key and press [SEL] to save it. ROAM ALERT Sounds an alert when leaving a service area and entering a roaming service area.

  • Page 27: Data / Voice

    DATA / VOICE The CDM8150 phone allows for data service and voice recognition with various enhanced features. DATA SERVICE RECEIVE MODE Press [MENU] RECEIVE MODE u u VOICE Select one from VOICE, DATA or FAX with the navigation key and press [SEL].

  • Page 28: Start Vr ("Name")

    DATA / VOICE START VR (“NAME”) Press [MENU] You can also press the VR key once and wait until your phone turns to VR mode. You will be prompted, audibly, to speak a name ,or say dial, redial, voice memo, phone book, or cancel.

  • Page 29: Start Vr ("Redial")

    DATA / VOICE START VR (“REDIAL”) Press [MENU] , or press VR key once and wait until your phone turns to VR mode. Say “Redial” in the VR mode to -REDIAL- CALLING... dial the last dialed number. JOHN SMITH 720-6666 You have 2 seconds to confirm that the call is directed to the right number.

  • Page 30: Start Vr ("Phone Book")

    DATA / VOICE START VR (“PHONE BOOK”) Press [MENU] , or press VR key once and wait until Listing Voicetags... your phone turns to VR mode. Say “Phone book” in the VR mode. -PHONE BOOK- The list of phone book entries with a voice tag will be displayed and played when you remain 720-6666...

  • Page 31: Vr Setting ("Digit Mode")

    DATA / VOICE VR SETTING (“DIGIT MODE”) Use the digit mode to select one of the following options ; ECHO, BEEP, ECHO+BEEP. Press [MENU] - DIGIT MODE - u u ECHO Select one option with the navigation key and press [SEL].

  • Page 32: Start Vmemo ("Record")

    DATA / VOICE START VMEMO (“RECORD”) Press [MENU] Recording... to record a voice memo. Press any key to stop 0 : 50 STOP Pause... recording the current memo Press [PAUS] to pause, then press [RESU] to resume. Press [STOP] or any key to - VOICE MEMO - 1:PLAY stop recording a memo.

  • Page 33: Vmemo Setting ("Vmemo Quality")

    DATA / VOICE VMEMO SETTING (“VMEMO QUALITY”) This function allows you to prioritize either quality or size of voice memos. Press [MENU] -VMEMO QUALITY - u u COMPACT SIZE Select either “Compact size” or “Superior quality” with the navigation key and press [SEL].

  • Page 34: Train Cmds ("Digit Set")

    DATA / VOICE TRAIN CMDS (“DIGIT SET”) Use the Digit set to train or untrain the VR with the control words related to the digits. Press [MENU] 1:LIST WORDS1 2:LIST WORDS2 3:TRAIN SET 4:UNTRAIN SET Select one of the following options with the navigation key and press [SEL].

  • Page 35: Others ("Untrain All")

    DATA / VOICE OTHERS (“UNTRAIN ALL”) Use the Untrain All to untrain all trained commands. Press [MENU] - UNTRAIN ALL - u u YES Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key and press [SEL]. SYSTEM INFO NETWORK FORCE MODE u u AUTOMATIC Press [MENU]...

  • Page 36: Force Analog

    SYSTEM INFO FORCE ANALOG Temporarily forces phone to use Analog mode – mode automatically ends in 10 minutes. FORCE ANALOG Press [MENU] u u NO Select either 1CALL OR 10MIN or NO with the navigation key and press [SEL]. VERSION INFO Displays the version of your phone.

  • Page 37: Prompt

    WEB (DOWNLOADS) PROMPT Press [MENU] to access WEB menu. Select “Prompt” using the PROMPT Navigation key and press [SEL]. u u NONE Select one of the following connection modes with the Navigation key. None - Notice message doesn t display at connection or disconnection. To Start - Notice message displays at connection.

  • Page 38: Locking Your Phone

    LOCKING YOUR PHONE LOCK PHONE Prevents others from using your phone without permission. When locked, no one can access the menu. Press [MENU] and enter LOCK PHONE? u u OFF your password. Then press The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number.

  • Page 39: Restricting Your Phone

    RESTRICTING YOUR PHONE When active, this function prevents unauthorized use of your phone. RESTRICT This function enables to avoid the unauthorized use of your phone and the change of settings. There are 5 different restriction modes available. RESTRICT? Press [MENU] and enter u u NO your password.

  • Page 40: Resetting Your Phone

    RESTRICTING YOUR PHONE 900 #’S Restricts calling 900 dial service numbers. 900#’s? Press [MENU] enter your u u ALLOW password, then Select “Yes” and press [SEL]. Press to select 900 numbers Select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key. RESTRICT : Restrict a 900-dial service. ALLOW : Allow a 900-dial service.

  • Page 41: Clearing Your Memory

    CLEARING YOUR MEMORY CLEARING THE PHONE BOOK Clears all phone book entries. Press [MENU] enter your CLR PHONE NO? password. u u NO Press The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key. Press [SEL].

  • Page 42: Chapter 6. Voice Mail And Text Message

    MEMO Chapter 6 VOICE MAIL AND TEXT MESSAGE This chapter describes the function that sends and receives text messages and supports voice mail notification. We suggest that you go through all the messaging features available to your phone.

  • Page 43: When A New Message Arrives

    WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES The following display appears XX NEW TEXT XX VOICE MAIL when a new message arrives. FR : XXX-XXXX-XXXX Press [READ] to display the : Test1 : Test2 received message. VOICE MAIL Displays the number of voice mails and accesses them by pressing [READ].

  • Page 44: Edit Message

    SEND NEW 3. EDIT MESSAGE Edits messages. Press to change the text MESSAGE? Test message. Input a new text message, and press [NEXT]. 4/150 4. PRIORITY Marks messages urgent. Press to send an urgent Priority? u u Normal message. Select “Normal” or “Urgent”...

  • Page 45: Forward

    INBOX 3. FORWARD Send To 123456789 Press to forward the text message. Input a phone number and a text message. Phonebook MESSAGE? SMS Test1 9/150 4. SAVE Press to save the received Message saved text message in the “Filed” in ‘filed’ folder Folder.

  • Page 46: Send To

    OUTBOX 3. SEND TO Press to send the message to another person. Send To 123456789 Input phone number and press [NEXT]. Phonebook MESSAGE? OutboxTest5 Input any message and press [NEXT]. 11/150 4. SAVE Press to save the sent text message in the “Filed” folder. Message saved in ‘filed’...

  • Page 47: Settings

    SETTINGS Manages messaging features through various features. SAVE SENT MESSAGES ? Saves every sent message. Press Save sent SMS? u u Prompt Press Select Yes/NO/Prompt with the navigation key. Press [SEL]. DEFAULT CALL BACK NUMBER Edits a default call back number so that the recipient can call back or reply.

  • Page 48: Set Prepend

    SETTINGS SET PREPEND Press Set Prepend u u NO Then press Select “YES” or “NO” with the navigation key. Press [SEL]. FILED FILED Manages saved messages from the Inbox/Outbox. Press :TEST1 Select a text message with the :TEST2 :TEST3 navigation key. Press [SEL].

  • Page 49: Erase Messages

    ERASE MESSAGES Erases all the messages from the Inbox, Outbox or Filed folder. ERASE MESSAGES Press 1:Inbox 2:Outbox 3:Web Alerts (XX) 4:Filed 5:Voice mail Press to erase the inbox Erase inbox? messages. u u NO Select “No” or “Old Inbox” or “Entire Inbox”...

  • Page 50: Start Internet Browser

    START INTERNET BROWSER ACCESS THE INTERNET To start your Internet browser Browser Menu and access websites through 1 >Reload 2 Home your wireless handset press and 3 Bookmarks 4 Mark Site hold 5 About Openwave 6 Advanced... BROWSER MENU The browser menu lists the actions necessary to operate the browser. Press and hold to access the browser menu.

  • Page 51: Advanced

    BROWSER MENU ADVANCED... To display the following Advanced menu, press and hold , then press SHOW URL To display the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the current page, press The URL is the address of a website. HOMEPAGE To change your homepage, press This is the first page you will see when you access the Internet.

  • Page 52: Chapter 8. Safety And Warranty

    MEMO Chapter 8 SAFETY AND WARRANTY This chapter outlines the guidelines and precautions for the safety that comes before the optimum use of your cellular phone. Please make sure to be aware of all the details about the safety to operate your phone in the way that you are supposed to.

  • Page 53: Safety Information For Wireless Handheld Phones

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES Read This Information Before Using Your Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS our wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.

  • Page 54: Electronic Devices

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ELECTRONIC DEVICES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. PACEMAKERS The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.

  • Page 55: Precautions

    DO NOT use unauthorized accessories. DO NOT disassemble the phone or its accessories. If service or repair is required, return unit to an authorized Audiovox cellular service center. If unit is disassembled, the risk of electric shock or fire may result.
  • Page 56 IN U.S.A.: AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 (800) 229-1235 IN CANADA: AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CANADA CO. 5155 Spectrum Way, Unit #5 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A1 (800) 465-9672...

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