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Ericsson T68m User Manual

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Make and receive the first call.
Key functions, quick keys, entering letters.
Choose ring signal, theme and other settings.
Use the phone book, voice control, call options.
Set up WAP, e-mail and Bluetooth wireless technology.
E-mail and text messages.
WAP browser, bookmarks.
Calendar, alarm clock, stopwatch, timer, games.
SIM card lock, phone lock.
Why doesn't the phone work the way I want?
Safe and efficient use, warranty, declaration of conformity.
What do the icons mean?

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started 3 Make and receive the first call. Getting to know your phone 6 Key functions, quick keys, entering letters. Personalizing your phone 15 Choose ring signal, theme and other settings. Calling 23 Use the phone book, voice control, call options. Setting up mobile Internet 41 Set up WAP, e-mail and Bluetooth wireless technology.
  • Page 2 First edition (October 2001) This manual is published by Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice.

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting started About this user’s guide For ease of reference, the “Getting to know your phone” chapter gives a quick overview of the main functions of the phone, shortcuts and general information. Available services Some services and functions described in this user’s guide are network- or subscription-dependent.
  • Page 4 SIM card and battery information It may take up to 30 minutes before an icon appears in the display when charging. 1. Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is placed under the silvery holders. 2. Place the battery on the back of the phone and push until you hear a click.
  • Page 5 Making and receiving calls My Network 12:18 • Press and hold until you hear a tone. • Enter your PIN (Personal Identity Number), if you have one for your SIM card, and press Your PIN is provided by your network operator. If you make a mistake while entering your PIN, delete the wrong number by pressing On/off...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Key functions Volume Increase or decrease the volume of the earpiece or handsfree loudspeaker during a call. Scroll through menus, lists and text. Enter the Status menu. Slide up or down once to temporarily turn off the ring signal.
  • Page 7 Quick keys The table describes some of the most useful key combinations. To... When in standby: make an emergency call enter the international emergency number and press enter and move through press the main menus enter the Call list press voice dial press and hold your magic word...
  • Page 8 To... When in standby: enter a p (pause) press and hold saving codes enter a p (pause) press melodies To... During a call: put a call on hold press retrieve a call press turn off the microphone press and hold To...
  • Page 9 To... When entering letters using T9 Text Input: view alternative words press accept a word and add a press space enter a full stop press view alternative press punctuation marks repeatedly shift between capital and press lower-case letters enter numbers press and hold any of the number keys delete letters and numbers press...
  • Page 10 Tip: You can rename an item in the same way. Online services Online services are customized services offered by network operators, independently of mobile phones and mobile phone manufacturers. A SIM card which supports Online services works in the same way as a normal SIM card. When you have inserted your SIM card and turned on your phone, your network operator can download data to your SIM card.
  • Page 11 Menu overview Phone book Messages Call contact Find and send * Call voice mail Add contact E-mail Edit contact Options Business cards Call from SIM Groups Calling cards Options Memory status Special numbers WAP services Organizer Homepage Calendar Bookmarks Voice memo Push inbox Alarms Enter address...
  • Page 12 Entering letters You can enter letters, for example, when you add names to the phone book, write text messages or enter WAP addresses. Apart from the way you normally enter letters in your phone, using multitap text input, you can use T9™...
  • Page 13 input. You press each key as many times as needed to show the letter you want. In the following example, we are going to write a name: To enter letters using multitap text input 1. Scroll to Phone book, , Add contact, Press again.
  • Page 14 ™ Text Input You can use T9 Text Input when writing, for example, text messages and e-mail. The T9 Text Input method uses a built-in dictionary to recognize the most commonly used word for each sequence of key presses. This way, you press each key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key.

  • Page 15: Personalizing Your Phone

    Turning off the T9 Text Input If you wish, you can turn off the T9 Text Input. This setting is valid for all input of texts – not only for the text you are currently writing. • To turn T9 Text Input on or off, scroll to Settings/ Language/Predictive.
  • Page 16 comes with some pre-set themes. To select a theme, select Themes from the Fun & Games menu. Pictures Your phone comes with a number of pictures. You can • Have a picture as background when in standby mode. • Enclose a picture in a text message. The pictures are saved in Pictures or Background, in the Fun &...
  • Page 17 Press… to… save and exit the picture. exit the picture editor. press and hold to clear the picture. move the cursor 1, 5 or 10 spaces. switch between black and white pen colour. The pictures can also be added to My favourites. To add a picture to My favourites 1.
  • Page 18 To receive and save a picture 1. From standby, press and scroll to Receive, The infrared port is activated for 10 minutes and the Bluetooth function is activated for three minutes. 2. Save picture? appears. Press My picture under Fun & Games/Background/Select picture.
  • Page 19 Note: To send a ring signal or melody in a text message, see “To insert an object in a text message” on page 48. Receiving melodies When you receive a sound or melody via IR, Bluetooth wireless technology or WAP, the message “New melody Save melody?”...
  • Page 20 To set the vibrating alert 1. Scroll to Settings, , Sounds & alerts, Vibrating alert, 2. Select the setting you want, From the Settings/Sounds & alerts menu, you can also select Message alert, Key sound and turn on the Minute minder. If you turn on the minute minder, you hear a beep once every minute during a call.
  • Page 21 Advanced time settings Under Time settings in the Settings/Time and date menu, you can set time zone and daylight saving time. Changing these, changes the time accordingly and thus also the appointments and tasks in your calendar. When your phone changes network, and the time sent out from the operator deviates from the time in your phone, you are asked whether you want to update the time if you have turned on Automatic time zone.
  • Page 22 Automatic keylock Automatic keylock means the keypad is locked 25 seconds after you last press a key. • To turn automatic keylock On or Off, scroll to Settings/Locks/Auto keylock. • To lock the keypad manually, press and hold select Turn on keylock. The keypad remains locked until you answer an incoming call or until you unlock the keypad manually.

  • Page 23: Calling

    Automatic activation Some profiles, for example In car, are automatically activated when used with a specific accessory. When disconnected, the profile is changed back. Calling Before you can make or receive any calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network. See “Making and receiving calls”...
  • Page 24 Automatic re-dialling If the connection of the call failed and the display shows Retry?, press . The phone re-dials the number (up to ten times): • until the call is connected. • until you press a key or receive a call. Note: Do not hold the phone to your ear while waiting.
  • Page 25 Tip: You can also use your voice to answer or reject calls. See “Voice control” on page 29. Missed calls If you have missed a call, Missed calls:1 appears in standby mode, indicating the number of missed calls. To check your missed calls 1.
  • Page 26 3. Select the number you want to call, If only one number is linked to the contact, press and hold at step 2. Tip: You can also use the Call contact option in the Phone book menu to call a contact. Updating the phone book When needed, you can easily update or delete any contact information.
  • Page 27 Groups You can create a group of contacts. By doing so you can send text messages to several recipients at the same time. See “Sending text messages” on page 48. To create a group of contacts 1. Scroll to Phone book, , Groups, Add group, 2.
  • Page 28 2. Enter the first letters of the contact you want to send, 3. Press to select the contact. Select transfer method, If you use infrared make sure that the infrared ports are facing each other. • To send all contacts, scroll to Phone book, Business cards, , Send all, and select a transfer method.
  • Page 29 Voice control With your phone, you can: • Voice dial – call someone by saying the name and number type. • Answer and reject calls with your voice when using a handsfree kit. • Change profile with your voice. • Record or listen to voice memos by using voice commands.
  • Page 30 Caller name You can choose whether you want to hear the recorded contact name when you receive an incoming call from that contact. • To turn the caller name On or Off, scroll to Settings/Voice control/ Voice settings/Caller name. Voice dialling You can voice dial by saying the name of the contact.
  • Page 31 Changing profiles If you record voice commands for your profiles, you can change profile with your voice. To turn on and record profile commands 1. Scroll to Settings, , Voice control, Voice settings, , Voice profiles, 2. Select On, 3. Instructions appear. Press 4.
  • Page 32 control. Instead of pressing and holding the magic word and then one of your recorded voice commands. The magic word is especially suitable when using a car handsfree kit. Tip: Choose a long, unusual word which can easily be distinguished from ordinary background speech. To turn on and record the magic word 1.
  • Page 33 • You used another intonation – use the same intonation as you did when recording the voice command. Voice mail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voice mail message when you cannot answer a call. Receiving a voice mail message Depending on your network operator, you are informed that someone has left a message by a text...
  • Page 34 To enter the price per call unit 1. Scroll to Calls, , Call costs, 2. Enter your PIN2, 3. Select Change tariff, 4. Enter the code for the currency you want, (for example GBP for Pounds Sterling), 5. Enter the price per call unit, To enter a decimal point, press Credit limit for calls You can enter a total amount of money that...
  • Page 35 To turn off a call divert, select a divert option and select Cancel. To check status • Scroll to Settings, , Call options, . Select a call type, . Scroll to the divert you want to check, . Select Get status, •...
  • Page 36 • Scroll to Ongoing call, then select Transfer call, to connect the two calls. You are disconnected from both calls. • Press to end the ongoing call, then press retrieve the held call. • Press twice to end both calls. Note: You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls.
  • Page 37 All outgoing calls are made on this line until you change it. Incoming calls can still be received on either line. You can change the names of the lines, and have different settings for each line, for example, different ring signals. •...
  • Page 38 To make a calling card call 1. Enter the phone number of the person you want to call, or retrieve the number from the phone book. 2. Press and hold The access number of the calling card server is called. During the connecting phase, you are asked to send the phone number you want to call and the verification code.
  • Page 39 • Partial numbers can be saved. For example, saving 0123456 allows calls to be made to all numbers starting with 0123456. • Numbers with question marks can be saved. For example, saving 01234567?0, allows calls to be made to numbers from 0123456700 to 0123456790. To enter a question mark, press and hold To turn fixed dialling on or off 1.
  • Page 40 To add numbers to the accepted callers list 1. Scroll to Settings, , Call options, , Accepted list, 2. Scroll to Add to list?, This takes you to the phone book. 3. Select an entry, • To select an accept option, scroll to Settings/ Call options/Accept calls/Accept options.

  • Page 41: Setting Up Mobile Internet

    To show or hide your phone number 1. Enter the phone number you want to call. 2. Scroll to Calls, , Next call, 3. Select Hide my number or Show my numb. and press to make the call. Setting up mobile Internet In order to use the Internet, browse via WAP services or send and receive e-mail messages, you must have a phone subscription that...
  • Page 42 2. When the message arrives, New settings. Install? appears. • Press to install the new settings or Note: If settings already exist in your phone you can either keep or replace them. See “Advanced setting information” on page 42 for more information. •...
  • Page 43 • Allow calls (Preferred service) – if you want to be able to accept incoming calls during a GPRS session, select Automatic. If not, select GPRS only. • IP address – the IP address that the phone uses when communicating with the network. If you do not enter an address, the network provides you with a temporary IP address.
  • Page 44 Note: To see the status of GPRS coverage and connection, slide the volume key up or down from standby to enter the Status menu and then scroll to GPRS. Sent and received data You can check how much data you have sent and received, using GPRS.
  • Page 45 4. Scroll to Password, . Enter your password for the WAP gateway, 5. Scroll to Data mode, . Select a data connection mode, 6. Scroll to Security, . Select On if you want a secure connection, or Off if you do not want a secure connection.
  • Page 46 3. Select Gateway, , IP settings or SMS settings, Security, To check the certificates in your phone 1. Scroll to WAP services, , WAP settings, Common, , Security, 2. Select Trusted certif. or Client certif. Locks (PIN codes) PIN codes protect your subscription from unauthorized use, when accessing certain WAP sites, and to authorize transactions.
  • Page 47 • POP3 server – enter the name or IP address of the service provider. For example, mail.server.com or 10.1.1.1. • POP3 port – if needed, change the number of the port used by the POP3 protocol. • Mailbox – enter a user name for your e-mail account. •...

  • Page 48: Messaging

    Messaging Your phone supports messaging services - text messages and e-mail. Please contact your service provider for details on which services you can use. Text messages Text messages can be sent to one person, or to a group of recipients that you have saved in the phone book. Text messages can also contain pictures, animations, melodies and sounds.
  • Page 49 Text formatting You can change the style, size and alignment of the text, and create new paragraphs, in a text message. To format the text in a text message 1. Scroll to Messages, , SMS, 2. Before you write the text message, press 3.
  • Page 50 • To turn long messages on or off, select Long messages from the Messages/Options/SMS menu. Templates If you have one or more messages that you send often, you can save these as templates. Your service provider may also have saved some templates in your phone. To create a template 1.
  • Page 51 Area information Area information is a type of text message that is sent to all subscribers in a certain network area, for example, a local traffic report. When you receive an area information message, the message automatically appears in the display. You cannot save area messages. Please consult your service provider for more information about area information codes.
  • Page 52 • Send now – The e-mail message is sent. • Send now with attachment – You can attach a picture from a digital camera connected via IR. Select a picture and press • Save to outbox – The e-mail message is saved in the Outbox.

  • Page 53: Using Mobile Internet

    Using mobile Internet Your phone has a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser and e-mail messaging which are designed to bring a modified Internet to your mobile phone. A wide range of services are available, for example, news, entertainment, timetables, reservations, banking, e-commerce, positioning and e-mail.
  • Page 54 Options when browsing When you have started browsing, you can reach different browsing options by pressing The options menu is dynamic. Its content may vary depending on which WAP site you are visiting. The options menu always contains the following: •...
  • Page 55 There are two kinds of push messages: • Text messages that inform you about WAP services, by sending a link. To go to the WAP service, click the link. • Updated information from a WAP service is sent to appear in the WAP browser. Receiving a push message You can set your phone to either accept or reject push messages.

  • Page 56: Transferring And Exchanging Information

    Transferring and exchanging information Bluetooth™ wireless technology Your phone has built-in Bluetooth wireless technology which makes it possible for you to connect your phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices such as a headset, PC or digital camera. You can, for example, have a conversation via a cordless Bluetooth headset or browse the Internet, wirelessly connected via a mobile phone.
  • Page 57 2. The phone searches for Bluetooth devices. A list of available devices of the type you selected then appears in the display. Select a device, 3. Enter a passkey (up to 16 digits) for the device, both in the phone and, for example, in the PC. (If a passkey does not come with the Bluetooth device when you buy it, you need to create one yourself.) 4.
  • Page 58 Note: In countries where the use of Bluetooth wireless technology is not allowed, you must ensure that the Bluetooth function is set to Off. The Discoverable and On modes reduce the standby time and talk time. • To change the operation mode, scroll to Connect/ Bluetooth/Operation mode.
  • Page 59 Light signals • Steady blue light – the Bluetooth function is on and the phone is charging. • Blue light flashing slowly – the Bluetooth function is on but no GSM network is within range. • Blue light flashing rapidly – the Bluetooth function is on and you are receiving an item or a pairing request.
  • Page 60 PC, PDA or mobile phone and with similar programs on the Internet. Synchronization with nearby devices After installing the synchronization program from the Ericsson Consumer web site, www.ericsson.com/ consumers, you can synchronize your phone with your PC. You can start the synchronization from your phone or from the PC.
  • Page 61 7. Select Phonebook path, . Enter the Internet address, user id and password for your phone book on the Internet. Synchronization sound The phone can make a sound when a synchronization is completed or when a synchronization is initiated from another device. •...

  • Page 62: More Features

    More features Alarm clock The alarm can be set to ring at a specific time within 24 hours, or recurrently at a specific time on several days. You can have both these alarms set at the same time. Even if you have set your phone to silent, the alarm and timer signals ring.
  • Page 63 in the code memo in your phone. Then all you need to remember is the password to open the code memo. You can save a maximum of 10 codes in the code memo. Checkword and security To confirm that you have entered the correct password for the code memo and to prevent unauthorized access to your codes, you must enter a checkword.
  • Page 64 4. Re-enter the new password, 5. Enter a checkword, Forgot your password? If you forget your password, just enter any password to access the Code memo function. The checkword and codes that are then shown are incorrect. You must now reset the Code memo.
  • Page 65 5. If you want to set a reminder for your appointment, select a reminder, . Confirm with Save and close, Viewing your calendar To view your calendar content, scroll to Organizer, , Calendar, and then select one of the following: •...
  • Page 66 Tip: To delete all appointments and tasks in your calendar, select Delete all in the Options menu. Exchanging calendar entries You can send and receive appointments and tasks using Bluetooth wireless technology or the infrared port. To send an appointment or a task 1.
  • Page 67 Listening to recordings You can listen to your recordings at any time, except during a call. To listen to your recordings 1. Scroll to Organizer, , Voice memo, 2. Scroll to the recording you wish to hear, 3. If you want to: •...
  • Page 68 How to control the games: Use the joystick to move up, down, left or right and to select an item, or use the keys as follows: = up = left = pause = save and quit Erix The aim of Erix is to black out the display, without being hit by a ball.

  • Page 69: Security

    Security SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not your phone itself, from unauthorized use. If you change SIM cards, the phone still works with the new SIM card. Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a “PIN”...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Phone lock on If the phone lock is on, the message Phone locked appears each time you turn on the phone. You have to enter your code followed by Automatic If the phone lock is set to automatic, you do not need to enter your phone lock code until a different SIM card is inserted in the phone.
  • Page 71 Grey menu options Grey text indicates a function that is temporarily unavailable, for example due to your subscription or due to a certain setting which has not been turned on. Error messages Insert SIM There is no SIM card in the phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly.

  • Page 72: Additional Information

    Phone locked The phone is locked. To unlock the phone, see “Phone lock” on page 69. Phone lock code: Your phone comes with the phone lock code, 0000. You can change it to any four- to eight-digit code. See “Phone lock” on page 69. Number not permitted The Fixed Dialling function is on and the number you have dialled is not on your fixed numbers list.
  • Page 73 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read this information before using your mobile phone. Your mobile phone is a highly sophisticated electronic device. To get the most out of your mobile phone, please read this text about product care, and safe and efficient use.
  • Page 74 • If your mobile phone is equipped with an infrared eye, never direct the infrared ray at anyone’s eye and make sure that it does not disturb any other infrared units. RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) EXPOSURE AND Your mobile phone is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 75 • FCC Report and Order, ET Docket 93-62, FCC 96-326, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), August 1996. • Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure) Standard 1999, Australian Communications Authority (ACA), May 1999. DRIVING Please check if local laws and regulations, in the country/ state where you are driving, restrict the use of mobile phones while driving.
  • Page 76 mobile phone. Contact your cardiologist for more information. If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Turn your mobile phone off in any facility where posted notices so require.
  • Page 77 COULD BE DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING HAZARD. DISPOSING OF THE PRODUCT The product should never be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. EMERGENCY CALLS IMPORTANT! This mobile phone, like any mobile phone, operates using radio signals, cellular and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions.
  • Page 78 • Do not expose the battery to open flames. This could cause the battery to explode. • Do not expose the battery to liquid. • Do not allow the battery to be put into the mouth. Battery electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed. DISPOSING OF THE BATTERY The battery should never be placed in municipal waste.
  • Page 79 equivalent reconditioned units. Replaced faulty parts or components will become the property of Ericsson. 3. This warranty does not cover any failure of the Product due to normal wear and tear, or due to misuse, including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with Ericsson’s instructions for use and maintenance of the Product.
  • Page 80 Declaration of Conformity We, Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Torshamnsgatan 27 S-164 80 Stockholm, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Ericsson type 113 0201-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 301489-7, EN 300328, EN 300826 and EN 60950, following the provisions of, Radio Equipment and Telecommunication...

  • Page 81: Icons

    Icons The table below shows icons which may appear in standby or in the menus. Icon Description Your personal phone book. Handling of text and voice messages. Handling of call time, call cost information and ongoing calls. Handling of pictures, sounds and themes. Play games.
  • Page 82 Icon Description You have received an e-mail message. You have received a WAP push message. The Bluetooth function is on. The Bluetooth function is in discoverable mode. Bluetooth communication is in progress. The infrared port is on. Infrared communication is in progress. Line 1 is in use for outgoing calls.
  • Page 83 Icon Description An e-mail address in the phone book. A voice command has been recorded for a contact name. You have recorded a sound. An e-mail message has not been read. An e-mail message has been read. Only part of an e-mail message is saved in the phone.
  • Page 84 Icon Description A task of low priority. The network is preferred and can be used. The network is forbidden and cannot be used. Your home network is within range and can be used. Message with high priority. Message with low priority. Pre-defined text message template.

  • Page 85: Index

    Index Alarm clock 62 Answering mode 21 Area information 51 Assembling the phone 3 Battery 4 Bluetooth wireless technology 56 discoverable mode 58 light signals 59 operation modes 57 pairing 56 receive an item 58 searching 58 send an item 58 Business cards 27 Calculator 62 Calendar 64...
  • Page 86 own greeting 21 Display icons 81 Diverting calls 34 E-mail 51 archiving 52 read 52 reply 52 send 51 write 51 Emergency calls 24 Entering letters multitap text input 12 T9 text input 14 Ericsson Consumer web site 72 Error messages 71 Fax, sending and receiving 61 Fixed dialling 38 Games 67...
  • Page 87 WAP profile 44 My shortcuts 22 Networks 40 Online services 10 Passkey 57 Pause 8 Personal ring signal 19 Phone book 25 memory 28 Phone lock 69 activating/cancelling 70 changing the security code 70 Pictures 16 background picture 17 edit 16 exchanging 17 changing 69 PIN2...
  • Page 88 set date 20 set time 20 Timer 62 Turn the phone on/off animation 5 greeting 5 networks 5 PIN 5 Two voice lines 36 Vibrating alert 20 Voice answering 30 Voice control 29 answering 30 before voice dialling 29 changing profiles 31 dialling 30 editing voice commands 32 magic word 31...

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