Audiovox CDM-8615 Owner's Manual

Audiovox CDM-8615 Owner's Manual

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©2004 Audiovox Communications Corp.
555 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788 • www.audiovox.com

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joan payne
February 19, 2025

can you activate it if you can't use a sim c ard

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Mr. Anderson
February 19, 2025

Yes, the Audiovox CDM-8615 does not use a SIM card, as it operates on CDMA technology. CDMA phones are typically activated through the carrier using the phone's internal electronic serial number (ESN) or MEID, rather than a SIM card.

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joan
February 19, 2025

do you use a sim card in this phone

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Mr. Anderson
February 19, 2025

No, the Audiovox CDM-8615 does not use a SIM card.

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  • Page 1 ©2004 Audiovox Communications Corp. 555 Wireless Boulevard • Hauppauge, New York 11788 • www.audiovox.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WELCOME Thank you for choosing the up-to-date CDM-8615, our new model, developed by top researchers to support the CDMA2000 1X system through Qualcomm-manufactured MSM6050 chips and CDMA technologies. This product allows for high speed communication services, such as web browsing, data services, and a GUI animation menu.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHANGE GROUP NAME ...41 ERASE GROUP ...41 SPEED DIAL ...42 MSG. GROUP ...43 ADD NEW MSG. GROUP ...43 CHANGE MSG. GROUP NAME...43 SEND TEXT MSG. GROUP ...44 ERASE MSG. GROUP...44 MY PHONE # ...45 RECENT CALLS ...46 ALL CALLS...46 MISSED CALLS ...47 RECEIVED CALLS ...48...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENT Chapter 6 DEFAULT CALLBACK...107 ALERT ...107 EDIT SIGNATURE...108 DIRECT VIEW...108 ENTRY MODE...109 BLOCK OR UNBLOCK ...109 CHAPTER 7. MOBILE WEB ...111 LAUNCHING MOBILE WEB ...112 ACCESS THE INTERNET...112 BROWSER MENU...112 HOME...112 Chapter 7 BACK ...112 FORWARD ...112 REFRESH...113 HISTORY ...113 ADDRESS...113...
  • Page 5: Inside The Package

    INSIDE THE PACKAGE This package should include all items pictured below. If any are missing or different, immediately contact the retailer where you purchased the phone. Handset User Manual Handstrap AC Travel Charger Clock Key Use Button to change Sub LCD display. Standard Battery Holster HANDSET DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 6: Handset Description

    HANDSET DESCRIPTION Menu Contacts FUNCTION KEYS In Idle Mode Phone Book - Press Up to access the Phone Book, Down to access the Messaging, Right for Schedule and Left for Mobile Web. Mobile Web Schedule Inside the menu - Within a menu, use to scroll through Messaging menu options, or to select a function displayed on the screen.
  • Page 7: Battery Usage

    HANDSET DESCRIPTION Fax Only Receives a fax call as a voice call. Dormant Indicates your phone is in a dormant state during a data call. Your phone goes to Dormant mode when you have no had any activity on a page for some time - your connection is still active and now you can make and receive calls.
  • Page 8: Battery Charging

    BATTERY USAGE BATTERY CHARGING POWER CONNECTION Plug the AC Charger into a standard outlet. Plug the other end of the AC Charger into the bottom of your phone. The battery must be attached to the phone. • When you charge the battery with the phone turned off, you will see a charging status screen.
  • Page 9: Battery Handling Information

    BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION Only use the battery and charger approved by the manufacturer. Only use the battery for its original purpose. Try to keep batteries in a temperature between 41ºF (5ºC ) and 95ºF (35ºC). If the battery is stored in temperatures above or below the recommended range, give it time to warm up or cool down before using.
  • Page 10: Turning The Phone On / Off

    TURNING THE PHONE ON / OFF TURNING THE PHONE ON Press and hold until your “Power On” logo appears and the tone sounds. • To select a logo, refer to page 62 for more details. (Settings>Display>Graphics). • If “Password” appears on the display enter your 4-digit password to unlock your phone.
  • Page 11: Menu Summary

    MENU SUMMARY 1. Find 1. By Name 2. By Number 2. Add New 3. Group 4. Speed Dial 5. Msg. Group 6. My Phone # 1. All Calls 2. Missed Calls 3. Received Calls 4. Dialed Calls 5. Call Timers 1.
  • Page 12: Basic Functions

    MENU SUMMARY 6. System 1. Set Mode 2. Nam Setting 3. PRL ID 4. ERI Banner 7. Phone Info 1. S/W Version 2. H/W Version 3. BREW Version 1. Voice Memo 1. Record 2. Play 3. Play Speaker 4. Erase All 2.
  • Page 13: Speaker Phone

    BASIC FUNCTIONS SPEAKER PHONE The speaker phone feature lets you hear audio through the speaker and talk without holding the phone. To activate the speaker phone in idle, answering or calling modes, press and hold The phone returns to normal (speaker phone off) after ending a call or when the phone is turned off and back on.
  • Page 14: Caller Id Function

    BASIC FUNCTIONS CALLER ID FUNCTION Identifies caller by displaying their phone number. If the caller’s name and number are already stored in your phone book, they both will appear. The caller ID is stored in the call history. CALL WAITING FUNCTION Notifies you of an incoming call when you are already on a call by sounding a beep tone and displaying the caller’s phone number.
  • Page 15: During A Call

    DURING A CALL To display menu options during a call, press MESSAGING Enables you to send a message (SMS) during a call. Press [MENU] MUTE (UNMUTE) The caller cannot hear you or any sounds from your side but you can still hear them.
  • Page 16: Making An Emergency Call

    MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL The 911 feature puts the phone in the Emergency Call Mode when you dial the preprogrammed emergency number, 911. It also operates in the lock mode and out of the service area. 911 IN LOCK MODE The 911 call service is available even in the lock mode.
  • Page 17: Storing A Phone Number

    STORING A PHONE NUMBER The phone book stores up to 300 entries. Enter phone # then press Choose “New Contact” or “Existing Contact”. Press [OK] to select. The Phone # will appear above a list of icons. The name of the icon is displayed below the list. Use the Navigation Key to choose the type of # you’re adding, as indicated by the icon.
  • Page 18: Standard Input Mode

    ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS STANDARD INPUT MODE Use the digit keys to enter letters, numbers and characters. Enter letters using the key pad as follows: Repetitions Repetitions Time 2 times 3 times 2ABC 3DEF 4GHI 9WXYZ To change the input mode, press To enter a space, press automatically move to the next column.
  • Page 19: Numeric Mode

    ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS NUMERIC MODE Allows you to enter numbers. To enter Numeric Mode, press then select “NUM”. To enter a number, press a digit key. SYMBOL MODE Allows you to enter symbols. To enter Symbol Mode, press then select “Symbols”.
  • Page 20: Chapter 4. Menu Function

    MEMO Chapter 4 MENU FUNCTION This chapter addresses accessing the menu and using its functions and features to customize your phone. PHONE BOOK RECENT CALLS BREW MOBILE WEB MEDIA GALLERY SETTINGS UTILITIES...
  • Page 21: Phone Book

    PHONE BOOK Stores up to 300 entries, each of which can be assigned to a group. Entries can be retrieved by name, phone number or group. FIND Retrieves an entry by name and calls by simply pressing You can review all the entries stored in your phone book list or quickly find an entry by entering a name or phone number.
  • Page 22: Add New

    PHONE BOOK ADD NEW Adds a new entry. To add a new entry to the phone book, press [MENU] To enter a name or number, use the Navigation Key to select the phone book field. PHONE BOOK FIELDS : Name/Mobile/Home/Office/Pager/Fax/E-Mail/Wireless Addr./Group/Ringer/Msg.Ringer/Graphic/Memo/ Set Secret.
  • Page 23: Speed Dial

    PHONE BOOK SPEED DIAL In idle mode, calls can be placed to numbers stored in speed dial by pressing & holding the location number on the key pad. For a 2-digit location number, press the first number, then press and hold the second number.
  • Page 24: Send Text Msg. Group

    PHONE BOOK SEND TEXT MSG. GROUP Press [MENU] Select an existing group name with the Navigation Key. To select “Send Text Msg”, press Input a “Message”, “Default CB#”, “Priority”, and “Insert Signature”. 5.1. To send the text message, press select “Send”, then press 5.2.
  • Page 25: Recent Calls

    RECENT CALLS In idle mode, you can access recent calls by pressing ALL CALLS Displays information about the most recent incoming, outgoing and missed calls. To see a list of the 60 most recent incoming, outgoing and missed calls, press .
  • Page 26: Received Calls

    RECENT CALLS RECEIVED CALLS Displays information about the 20 most recently answered calls. Place a call to a received call by simply pressing To see a list of the 20 most recently answered calls, press [MENU] already stored in your phone book, only the name appears.
  • Page 27: Call Timers

    RECENT CALLS CALL TIMERS Checks the usage time and manages your calls within the limit you set. The five timers include: LAST CALL Displays usage time of last call. Press [MENU] To return to the previous page, press ALL CALLS Displays usage time of all incoming and outgoing calls, excluding web access calls.
  • Page 28: Brew

    BREW Your phone provides “BREW”, a unique feature that enables you to download melody ringers, wallpapers, games, and more from your network to your phone. Please contact your service provider for the availability of these services. START BREW To launch “BREW” from the standby mode, press [MENU] When two or more icons appear on the screen,...
  • Page 29: Mobile Web

    MOBILE WEB CONNECT WEB You can use your phone to browse the Internet if you have obtained phone Internet service from your service provider and if over-the air Internet access is available in your area. Press [MENU] For more information, see Chapter 7: Mobile Web, on page 111.
  • Page 30: Tones

    MEDIA GALLERY TONES Press [MENU] Scroll to the saved voice memo you want to send then press [SEND]. Enter your picture message. 3.1 To send the PIX message, press select “Send”, the press 3.2 To send the PIX message, press select “Save to Outbox”, then press Customizes your phone and optimizes performance through a variety of settings.
  • Page 31: Volume

    SETTINGS VOLUME Controls the Ringer, Key tone, Voice Call and Speaker Phone volume. RINGER Controls the Ringer volume and alerts you to incoming calls in the modes listed in the gray box below. Press [MENU] Select one of the following options by pressing the Navigation Key to the right.
  • Page 32: Roam Ringer

    SETTINGS FADE Sounds an alert when entering an area where calls cannot be made due to weak signal strength. Press [MENU] Select “Off” or “On” with the Navigation Key then press [OK] to save it. ROAM RINGER Sounds a different ringer when you are in a roaming service area. Press [MENU] Select “Distinctive”...
  • Page 33: Display

    SETTINGS DISPLAY Allows you to customize the display. MENU STYLE To select a display menu style: Press [MENU] Select “Fold”, “Grid” or “List” with the Navigation Key, then press GRAPHICS To select an LCD display: WALLPAPER Press [MENU] Select Default to choose a pre-installed display, or Downloads to choose a display you have downloaded to your phone.
  • Page 34: Sub Screen

    SETTINGS SCREEN SAVER Sets the time of Screen Saver and selects the images to be displayed on the LCD. Press [MENU] Select “Time Setting” or “Screen Saver” with the Navigation Key. Time Setting : Off, 5 Secs, 10 Secs, 20 Secs, 30 Secs. Screen Saver : Select picture image.(Multimedia/Images).
  • Page 35: Backlight

    SETTINGS BACKLIGHT Backlights the display and key pad and activates dimming for easy viewing in dark places. LCD/KEY PAD/DIMMING Press [MENU] Select “LCD”, “Key Pad” or “Dimming” then select one of the following options with the Navigation Key. LCD : 5 Secs/15 Secs/30 Secs/60 Secs/Always On. Key Pad : 5 Secs/15 Secs/30 Secs/60 Secs/ Always On/Always Off.
  • Page 36: Security

    SETTINGS SECURITY Prevents unauthorized use of your phone. The following settings can be restricted: PHONE LOCK Prevents the phone from being used without entering the password first. Press [MENU] then enter your password. The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. Press then select “Lock Now”, “Lock On Power Up”...
  • Page 37: Change Code

    SETTINGS 900#S Restricts calling 900 dial service numbers. Press [MENU] then enter your password. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the Navigation Key. Allow : Allows calls to a 900-dial service. Restrict : Restricts calls to a 900-dial service. To save, press [OK].
  • Page 38: Reset Phone

    SETTINGS RESET PHONE Resets phone to default settings. Press [MENU] then enter your password. Press Select “Yes” or “No” with the Navigation Key. Press [OK]. When you select "Yes" and Phone! this will reset to default settings” on the display. To reset the phone, press [OK], you will see “Reset [OK].
  • Page 39: Auto Retry

    SETTINGS AUTO ANSWER Automatically answers a call after a preset amount of time. Auto Answer only works when the phone is open. Press [MENU] Select one of the following with the Navigation Key. Off/5 Secs/10 Secs/18 Secs. This function will not be active when you select Vibrate, Silent, Etiquette or Ringer off as a ringer mode.
  • Page 40: Tty Mode

    SETTINGS TTY MODE Your phone is able to operate with a TTY (Teletypewriter) device in both analog and digital modes. This feature is system dependent and may not be available in all areas. Press [MENU] Select one of the following options (TTY Off / TTY+TALK / TTY+HEAR / TTY Full) with the Navigation Key then press LOCATION...
  • Page 41: Prl Id

    SETTINGS CHANGE NAM Changes the NAM used by the phone when you have multiple registrations. Press [MENU] Select “NAM1-Midwest” or “NAM2-Midwest” then press [OK] to save it. PRL ID Displays the phone’s PRL (Preferred Roaming List). Press [MENU] To return to the previous page, press ERI BANNER Press [MENU]...
  • Page 42: Utilities

    UTILITIES SCHEDULE Sets an event and reminds you of that event. ADD NEW PLAN Press [MENU] Move the Navigation Key left, right, up or down to choose a date in the calendar then press The date field is highlighted. Press the Navigation Key down to set the alarm options.
  • Page 43: Memo Pad

    UTILITIES DATE SETTING Use the keypad to change or enter the date for the alarm then press [OK]. If weekly is chosen for setting, date field becomes day of the week field. Once: Enter a date. Daily: Select a time. Weekly: To select “Monday”, “Tuesday”, “Wednesday”, “Thursday”, “Friday”, “Saturday”, “Sunday”.
  • Page 44: Calculator

    UTILITIES CALCULATOR To access the calculator: Press [MENU] Follow the instructions below to calculate 8*6Ö4-2.5= 9.5 Input 8. Move the Navigation Key rightward. Input 6 then press the Navigation Key. Move it leftward. Input 4 then press the Navigation Key. Move it downward.
  • Page 45: Chapter 5. Voice Service

    MEMO Chapter 5 VOICE SERVICE This chapter addresses Voice Service, an advanced feature that allows you to place calls using your voice. With Voice Memo (VM) you can record voice messages and set the Answering Machine. Topics include: VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE RECOGNITION MODE...
  • Page 46: Voice Tools Menu

    VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE MEMO Voice Memo allows you to record a reminder message that can be up to 60 seconds. To record a memo: To start Tools menu, press To enter a voice memo, press 1.1.To record a voice memo, press Instructions will be displayed and you will hear “Please record at the tone.”...
  • Page 47: Train Words

    VOICE TOOLS MENU TRAIN WORDS Train allows you to use Control words to make a call without using the keypad. Use to train or untrain the Voice Recognition with the control word, “Yes”. Press [MENU] “Please listen closely to hear instructions” will be displayed and you will hear “Now training control words.
  • Page 48: Voice Setting

    VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE SETTING SET ACTIVE Allows the user to activate or deactivate voice dial service. Press [MENU] Select “Active Flip” or “Send Key” by pressing the Navigation Key left or right. To save, press [OK]. HFK MODE While using the Hands Free Kit, activates or deactivates the voice recognition function.
  • Page 49: Chapter 6. Voice Mail And Text Messaging

    MEMO Chapter 6 VOICE MAIL AND TEXT MESSAGING This chapter addresses Voice Mail and Text Messaging functions including: WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES VOICE MAIL NEW TEXT MSG INBOX OUTBOX WEB ALERTS SAVED QUICK TEXT ERASE ALL SETTINGS...
  • Page 50: When A New Message Arrives

    WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES The following display appears when a new message arrives. To display the message, press VOICE MAIL Displays the number of voice mails and accesses them by pressing To access your voice mail, press [MENU] FIRST TIME USER Dial MDN(My Directory Number) then press At the recording, press To set up your account follow the voice tutorial.
  • Page 51: Inbox

    INBOX The Inbox manages received text messages. To access: Press [MENU] : Urgent New Msg (not read) : Urgent Read Msg : New Msg (not read) : Old Msg (already read) : Lock (already read and locked) Select a message then press The message is displayed.
  • Page 52: Outbox

    OUTBOX Manages sent text messages or messages waiting to be sent. CHECKING SENT TEXT MESSAGES Press [MENU] : Auto resend : Delivered : Fail : Not Sent : Read : Sent : Cancel 2.1. Select a message, then press The text message is displayed. 2.2.
  • Page 53: Web Alerts

    WEB ALERTS WEB ALERTS Press [MENU] To select GoTo, press To select Erase Message, press The Web Alerts message will be displayed. ] : Read Message. ] : Unread Message. ] : Displays the remaining text. GoTo : Connecting to Selected Site. Erase : Erase Selected Message.
  • Page 54: Quick Text

    QUICK TEXT QUICK TEXT To edit the Quick Text message you have saved: Press [MENU] 2.1. Select a message from the list. Press [MENU]. 2.2. To add a new Quick Text message, press [ADD NEW]. To edit the Quick Text message you have selected, press [EDIT].
  • Page 55: Settings

    SETTINGS Manages messaging features through various features. SAVE SENT MSG Press [MENU] Press Select either “Off”, “On” or “Prompt” with the Navigation Key. Press [OK]. AUTO ERASE Automatically erases inbox/outbox messages when new messages arrive. INBOX Press [MENU] Press Select “Disable” or “Enable” with Navigation Key. Press [OK].
  • Page 56: Edit Signature

    SETTINGS EDIT SIGNATURE Create a signature that can be automatically inserted at the end of a message. Press [MENU] Press To input “Signature”, put the cursor on Edit Signature then enter Signature Edit window by using right or left direction keys. To activate Signature function, put the cursor on Insert Signature then select “On”...
  • Page 57: Chapter 7. Mobile Web

    MEMO Chapter 7 MOBILE WEB This chapter addresses Internet services and web browsing. For more detailed information contact your service provider. LAUNCHING MOBILE WEB BROWSER MENU...
  • Page 58: Launching Mobile Web

    LAUNCHING MOBILE WEB ACCESS THE INTERNET To start your Internet browser and access websites through your wireless handset press [MENU] BROWSER MENU The browser menu lists the actions necessary to operate the browser. To access, press [MENU] HOME When the home item is selected from the browser menu, the phone displays the home page.
  • Page 59: Advanced

    BROWSER MENU ADVANCED Selecting the advanced item in the browser menu displays the advanced menu items. To select “Advanced”, press , then press EXIT To exit browser, press , then press [MENU] [MENU] Chapter 8 SAFETY AND WARRANTY This chapter addresses the safety guidelines and precautions to follow when operating your phone.
  • Page 60: Safety Information For Wireless Handheld Phones

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS Your 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. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones.
  • Page 61: 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 62: Precautions

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES PRECAUTIONS Your Handheld Portable Telephone is a high quality piece of equipment. Before operating, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC Adaptor (2) Battery and (3) Product Using Battery. DO NOT use this equipment in an extreme environment where high temperature or high humidity exists.
  • Page 63: Sar Information

    SAR INFORMATION THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
  • Page 64: Fda Consumer Update

    FDA CONSUMER UPDATE U.S. Food and Drug Administration -Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Wireless Phones 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe.
  • Page 65 FDA CONSUMER UPDATE The Project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Asso-ciation (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and De-velopment Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic or- ganizations.
  • Page 66: Protect Your Warranty

    PROTECT YOUR WARRANTY Read your Warranty carefully, with the special consideration to paragraph seven of the Limited Warranty for your unit. “Warranty does not apply to... or to any product or part thereof which has suffered through alteration... mishandling misuse, neglect or accident”. Many companies are making look alike accessories and in some cases, promoting that their product is equal to or better than the Audiovox product.
  • Page 67 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY In addition, for reference to an authorized Warranty station in your area, you may telephone in the United States (800) 229-1235, and in Canada (800) 465-9672 (in Ontario call 905-712-9299). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LAIBILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER...

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