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Ericsson A1018s Second edition (November 1999) Technical Data 77 This manual is published Glossary 78 by Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty. Improvements Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use 83 and changes to this manual necessitated Warranty 89 by typographical errors, inaccuracies...
Page 2 Please note! Some of the services in this manual are not supported by all net- works. This also applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service provider if you are in doubt whether you can use a particular service or not. symbol on our products signifies that they have been cer- tified according to the EMC directive 89/336/EEC, the Telecom- munications directive 91/263/EEC, and the Low Voltage directive...
Page 3: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Preparing Your Phone for Use Turning Your Phone On and Off Display Information and Key Functions Making and Receiving Calls During a Call...
Page 4: Preparing Your Phone For Use
Preparing Your Phone for Use Overview Front Indicator light Antenna Earpiece Display Keypad Microphone Back Battery Battery release catch Preparing Your Phone for Use...
Page 5: The Sim Card
Assembly You need to do the following to use your phone: • insert the SIM card • attach the battery to the phone • charge the battery The SIM Card When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card.
Page 6 Removing the SIM Card 1. Remove the battery 2. Lift the top of the SIM card (if attached). and push the card out of the slot. The PIN Most SIM cards are supplied with a security code or PIN (Personal Identity Number), which you need to access the network.
Page 7: The Battery
For the best talk and standby time in the long run, we recommend that you use only Ericsson origi- nal batteries with your phone.
Page 8 Charging the Battery 1. Make sure that the battery is 3. Connect the charger to the attached to the phone. phone as shown in the pic- 2. Connect the charger to the ture. The flash symbol on the mains. plug must face upwards. To indicate charging: •...
Page 9: Changing The Front Panel
Removing the Battery 1. Turn off the phone. 3. Lift the battery up and away 2. Press the catch on the bottom from the phone. of the battery. Changing the Front Panel 1. Lift the bottom end of the 3. Fit the top of the new front front panel.
Page 10: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Network Search After you have turned on the phone (and entered your PIN), the Ericsson logo appears in the display and the phone searches for a net- work. When a network is found, the phone beeps three times. The indicator light on the top of the phone flashes green once every second and your network operator’s name (in most cases abbreviated) appears in...
Page 11: Turning Your Phone Off
not the case, the default language is English. To change the display language, see “Display Language” on page 34. If your phone displays a language you do not understand, you can change it to English. To change the display language to English 1.
Page 12: Display Information And Key Functions
Display Information and Key Functions Display Information Your phone display will help you to: • verify that you are dialling correctly, • check your signal strength and service availability, • find out if you have received messages, • check which line is in use if you have the Alternate Line Service (ALS), •...
Page 13: Key Functions
Icon/Indicator: Name: Description: Line indicator Tells you which line is in use if you have the Alternate Line Service. Home zone indica- The house icon indicates that the phone is within the home zone. Will not appear on all networks. Key Functions The keys have other functions when you access the menu system.
Page 14: Making And Receiving Calls
Making and Receiving Calls In this chapter, we assume that you have turned on your phone and that you are within range of a network. If you are abroad, you may use other networks, provided your home network has an agreement that allows you to do this (see also “Setting Network Preferences”...
Page 15: Making International Calls
Making International Calls 1. Press and hold the 0 key until a + sign appears. 2. Enter the country code, area code (without any leading zero) and phone number. 3. Press YE S Making Emergency Calls 1. Enter 112 (the international emergency number). 2.
Page 16 Ciphering Ciphering is a built-in feature that scrambles your calls and messages to provide additional privacy. An exclamation (!) mark, shown next to the handset icon in the dis- play during a call, indicates that ciphering is currently not being pro- vided by the network.
Page 17: During A Call
During a Call Your phone has several functions which you might find helpful while a call is in progress. Changing the Earpiece Volume To change the earpiece volume during a call • Press the arrow keys ( L EF T R I G H T Pressing increases the volume.
Page 18: Sending Tone Signals
Sending Tone Signals To use telephone banking services or to control an answering machine, you need to use codes. These codes are sent as tone signals (also known as DTMF tones or touch tones). • Press the appropriate keys (0-9, * and #). Tip! You can also save a code together with a phone number in the Phone Book.
Page 19: Functions And Settings
FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS Using the Menu System Your Personal Phone Book Using the Call List Your Voice Mail Service Personalizing Your Phone Sending and Receiving Text Messages (SMS) Diverting Incoming Calls Security for Your Phone and Subscription Handling More than One Call Simultaneously Setting Network Preferences Knowing the Call Time/Call Cost Using Two Voice Lines...
Page 20: Using The Menu System
Using the Menu System You can find all your phone functions in the menu system. You use the menu system every time you want to change a setting in your phone, such as the ring signal. You also use the menus to get the most out of your phone: to set the alarm clock, send text messages, store important phone numbers, etc.
Page 21 Interpreting the Instructions in the Manual Example: • Scroll to Mail Send message YE S YE S Interpret this instruction as follows: 1. From the standby mode, use the arrow key to Menu L E F T R I G H T <...
Page 22 Network 06:01 Menu Menu < Ring level > < Phone book > Menu Menu < Mail > < Info > Menu Menu < Set alarm > < Divert > Menu Menu < Settings > < Networks > Menu < Access >...
Page 23: Your Personal Phone Book
Your Personal Phone Book You can create a personal phone book by storing phone numbers and accompanying names on the SIM card. You use the phone book menu for storing and recalling all the phone numbers in your personal phone book. If you intend to use your phone both at home and abroad, you should store all phone numbers as international numbers, that is with the (+) sign –...
Page 24: Entering Letters
Entering Letters You can only enter letters when you are using the phone book and when you are composing a short message (SMS), see “Sending and Receiving Text Messages (SMS)” on page 37. Press the appropriate key, 1–9, 0 or #, repeatedly until the character you want appears in the display.
Page 25 Storing in a Different Position than Suggested After you have entered a name and phone number to be stored, you can choose what position to store the number in. To store in a position of your choice • Press (repeatedly) until the suggested position number dis- R I G H T appears.
Page 26: Using The Phone Book
When the Phone Book is Full When phone book is full, the phone does not suggest a storage position. If you still want to store the number, you have to erase an old number by entering a position that is already occupied and press Y ES Erasing a Storage Position from the Phone Book 1.
Page 27: Keeping The Phone Book Up To Date
Keeping the Phone Book Up to Date Sometimes people change their names, their phone number or even both. To get the best use out of your phone book, you want the names and numbers to be correct. They are easily changed with the Edit Phone Book feature.
Page 28: Using The Call List
Using the Call List The Call List This chapter describes the Call List function, which is a type of tele- phone number log or a memory that stores information (time, date, phone number and name) about the last 30 incoming and outgoing calls.
Page 29 Note! If you change SIM cards, the Call List is cleared. Dialled num- bers remain in SIM card memory though. Turning On the Call List Function • Scroll to Settings Call List Y E S Y E S Y ES Calling a Number from the Call List 1.
Page 30: Your Voice Mail Service
Your Voice Mail Service Note! Not all operators have this service. The service also depends on your subscription. The answering service of your network allows callers to leave a voice NETWORK message when you cannot answer your calls. When you receive a Check? voice message, you hear a signal and the message appears in...
Page 31 Changing Your Voice Mail Number 1. Scroll to Mail Options Set voice M New Number YE S Y ES YE S Y ES 2. Enter your new voice mail number and press Y E S Cancelling Your Voice Mail Function •...
Page 32: Personalizing Your Phone
Personalizing Your Phone Your phone includes a number of functions which let you adapt your phone to your own personal needs in different situations. Note that some of the functions allow you to have one setting when the phone is handheld and another when it is connected to handsfree equipment. See “Calling from Your Car”...
Page 33 Tip! Press 0, followed by to change the volume of L E F T R I G H T the ring signal silently. Ring Signal Type You can choose the type of ring signal from a list of different sounds and melodies.
Page 34: Display Language
Y E S Greeting Text When you turn on your phone, the Ericsson logotype or your service provider’s name appears in the display. Instead of this, you can write your own greeting. The greeting will be stored on your SIM-card.
Page 35: Minute Minder
Phone Book” on page 23. The maximum number of characters is SIM-dependent. However, different characters occupy different space, so the number of char- acters that the phone can display varies. For example, an M occu- pies more space than an I. 3.
Page 36 To set the key sound Settings 1. Scroll to Settings Key sound Y E S Y E S < Key sound > 2. Select the key sound you want. (Click) Message Signal You can choose whether to hear clicks, tones or nothing (silent) when you receive a text (SMS) or voice message.
Page 37: Sending And Receiving Text Messages (Sms)
Sending and Receiving Text Messages (SMS) The Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive text messages consisting of up to 160 characters. You can receive text messages when the phone is in standby mode, during a call or when incoming calls are diverted to another phone number.
Page 38: Replying To A Message
Requested reply Reply? provided that your network supports this. See “Replying to a Message” on page 38. To read the message later NETWORK • Press when you see the prompt. Read now? 12:15 The message is stored in the message memory as and the envelope icon appears at the bottom of the standby display.
Page 39 3. Press and proceed as described in “Composing a Text Mes- YE S sage” on page 41. If you do not want to reply • Press at the prompt. Reply? Erasing a Message 1. Scroll to the end of the message. Reply? prompt appears.
Page 40 If SIM card memory becomes full, the envelope icon starts flashing. The text Not stored Mem full appears. You will have to erase one or more messages, before you can store any new messages in the SIM card memory. Storing a received message in the SIM card memory 1.
Page 41: Composing A Text Message
To set repetition of a message 1. Scroll to Mail Options Valid per YE S Y ES Y ES 2. Scroll to the time span that you want and press YE S Reply to Messages Sometimes you may want the receiver of your message to reply. If so, you need to set Reply Requested.
Page 42: Own Messages
5. Press YE S To store the message for later use • Instead of entering a phone number, press . The message is now stored in the message memory. The message is labelled To send instead of Sent Note! The same procedure is used with all types of messages, for example e-mail or fax.
Page 43: Area Information
Area Information The ordinary Short Message Service is a personal service that carries your private messages. Area Information (AI) is a text message which is broadcast to all subscribers in a certain network cell at the same time. For example, the information may be a local road report or a local taxi phone number.
Page 44 Area Information Message List You can decide which types of area information messages you wish to receive. The number of area codes that can be stored depends on the size of the SIM card’s Area Info list. If the SIM card does not have an area info list, the phone itself will store up to 32 codes.
Page 45: Diverting Incoming Calls
Diverting Incoming Calls If you want to make certain that your incoming calls are correctly handled when you are unable to answer them, you can use the Call Divert service to divert them to another phone number. Note! The Call Divert service may not be available on all networks. The Call Divert service lets you: •...
Page 46 3. Select Get status The message Please wait appears, followed by a message which informs you whether the call divert is activated or not. To check the status of all call diverts • Scroll to Divert Check all Y E S YE S Divert <...
Page 47: Security For Your Phone And Subscription
Security for Your Phone and Subscription There are several ways to protect your phone and subscription from unauthorized use. Anything from a simple keypad lock to full phone number control. Keypad Lock The Keypad Lock helps you to avoid accidental dialling, which can NETWORK 11:33 happen if you keep your phone in your pocket.
Page 48: Sim Card Lock
SIM Card Lock The SIM card lock only protects your subscription and not your phone itself from unauthorized use. If you change SIM cards, the phone still works with the new SIM card. Some SIM cards are protected with a PIN (Personal Identity Number) at the time of purchase.
Page 49: Phone Lock
To activate the SIM Card Lock 1. Scroll to Access Card Lock Lock card Y ES YE S Y E S 2. Enter your PIN and press Y ES The message confirms that the card lock is now activated. Locked To cancel the SIM Card Lock 1.
Page 50: Call Barring
To change the security code 1. Scroll to Access Phone Lock Change Code Y ES Y E S Y ES 2. Follow the steps described in “To change PIN” on page 48. To activate/cancel the phone lock 1. Scroll to Access Phone Lock Y ES...
Page 51: Fixed Dialling
Note! If you divert incoming calls (see “Diverting Incoming Calls” on page 45), you cannot activate some barring options. Likewise, if you bar calls, you cannot activate some call divert options. To cancel all call bars 1. Scroll to Access Barring Cancel all Y ES...
Page 52 The Fixed Dialling function does not prohibit calls to the interna- tional emergency number 112 and the Service Centre of your network operator. Network services such as Call Divert and Call Barring can- not be used. Activating Fixed Dialling 1. Scroll to Access, , Fixed dial, YE S...
Page 53: Handling More Than One Call Simultaneously
Handling More than One Call Simultaneously Your phone allows you to handle more than one call simultaneously. This means that you can put a call that is in progress on hold, while you make or answer a second call, and then switch between the two calls.
Page 54 Tip! If the phone number is stored in the phone book, you do not need to enter it. Press twice and then recall the number. L E F T Receiving a Second Call While a Call is in Progress If the Call Waiting service is activated, you will hear a tone in the <...
Page 55: Receiving A Third Call
End both calls Handle calls Release 1. Press and hold until the Handle calls menu appears. L E F T < all calls? > Press to select it. YE S 2. Scroll to Release all calls? and then press Y E S Connect the two calls (Call Transfer) Handle calls 1.
Page 56: Conference Calls
Conference Calls Note! The Conference Call service may not be available on all net- works. Creating a Conference Call To create a conference call, you must have one active call and one call on hold. To join the two calls into a conference call Handle calls <...
Page 57 To extract a participant 1. Press and hold until the Handle calls menu appears. Handle calls L E F T < Extract? > Press to select it. YE S 01234567890 2. Scroll to the participant you wish to extract and then press Y E S To rejoin the participant to the conference group 1.
Page 58: Setting Network Preferences
Setting Network Preferences Searching for Networks When you turn on the phone, it searches for the last accessed net- work. If this is not within range, you may use another network, pro- vided your home network has an agreement that allows you to do so. This is called roaming.
Page 59: List Of Preferred Networks
Message Meaning Forbidden The name of the network is included in a list of for- bidden networks on your SIM card. You can nor- mally not select this network. See List of Forbidden Networks below. Available The name of the network is not included in the pre- ferred or forbidden list on your card.
Page 60: Search Modes
Adding a Network to the List Edit list 1. Scroll to Networks Edit list Network Y E S Y ES < > 2. Scroll to the first free position in the list and press YE S Add net prompt appears. Edit list If you scroll to a position that is already occupied, press Y E S...
Page 61 Activating Manual Search Mode • Scroll to Networks Search mode Manual Y E S Y E S Y E S Setting Network Preferences...
Page 62: Knowing The Call Time/Call Cost
Knowing the Call Time/ Call Cost Call Information The display shows the duration of a call in progress. When you end the call, the call duration information is shown for another five sec- onds. If your network and SIM card support this feature, you can have the call cost (or the number of call units) displayed.
Page 63: Determining The Call Cost
Determining the Call Cost If you select the Cost option in the Call info function in the Settings menu, the Price function appears in the Info menu. However, to be able to use the Price function, both your network and your SIM card must support it.
Page 64: Using Two Voice Lines
Using Two Voice Lines Note! The Alternate Line Service may not be available in all net- works and may require a separate subscription. Your phone supports two voice lines (Alternate Line Service, ALS) with different phone numbers, Line 1 and Line 2. This is useful if you want to keep business calls and private calls on separate lines.
Page 65 space, so the number of characters that the phone can display var- ies. 3. Press YE S Using Two Voice Lines...
Page 66: Calling From Your Car
Calling from Your Car By using the Ericsson portable or vehicle handsfree solutions, you can be on the phone without using your hands to hold it. Handsfree Types If you use a Vehicle Handsfree Solution, you can choose between two different ways in which your phone can handle the speech.
Page 67: Answering Mode
Answering Mode The sub-menu includes two functions: Any key and Answering mode Auto, which are useful when you use the phone with handsfree equipment. • Any key: You can answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except the key. •...
Page 68: Calling Card Or Credit Card Calls
Calling Card or Credit Card Calls When making international or long distance calls, you may not want your operator to charge you for these calls on your normal account. If you have a credit card or a calling card, you may want to re-direct the charges to one of those accounts instead.
Page 69: Selecting A Card
3. Select card position (Card 1 or Card 2). 4. Enter the access number (the phone number) to the calling card server. The numbers are entered in the same way as in the ordinary Phone book. 5. Press L E F T R I G H T 6.
Page 70: Sending And Receiving Faxes And Data
Sending and Receiving Faxes and Data Note! To be able to use various communications services you need the appropriate accessories and programs. If you have a SIM card that does not support separate fax and data numbers, you need to activate the data menus. When the Data Menus are activated, a new menu appears in your phone: Next call type Activating the Data Menus...
Page 71: Some Useful Functions
Some Useful Functions Special Functions Menu If a phone number is present in the display, you can press , fol- R I G H T lowed by , to select the menu. This menu lets you: Special functions Y ES •...
Page 72: Alarm Clock
To show your phone number when calling somebody 1. Enter the phone number you wish to call. 2. Scroll to Special functions Send Id YE S Y E S CHECK Menu If you enter more than 20 characters ( – ), the first char- acters disappear from the display.
Page 73: Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Troubleshooting Quick Keys Technical Data Glossary Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Warranty Declaration of Conformity Index...
Page 74: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of the problems you encounter are easy to correct yourself. Error Messages Insert card Insert There is no SIM card in the phone.
Page 75: Phone Does Not Come On
Poor Sound Quality in Vehicle Handsfree Equipment • Check that the handsfree equipment is Ericsson original equip- ment and that it has been properly installed. • Change the Handsfree Type from Type 1 to Type 2. See “Hands- free Types”...
Page 76: Quick Keys
Quick Keys Several keys on your phone can be used to optimize the phone’s func- tionality and decrease the number of times you need to press a key. Some of the key combinations demand that your phone is in a certain mode and some can be made from the standby mode.
Page 77: Technical Data
Technical Data General System GSM 900/GSM1800 SIM card Small plug-in card, 3 V or 5 V type Dimensions Size 130 x 49 x 19 mm / 5.1 x 1.9 x 0.75 in Weight with battery 150 g / 5.3 oz. Weight without battery 83 g / 2.9 oz.
Page 78: Glossary
Glossary Advice of Charge (or AoC) enables you to monitor the cost of calls made from your mobile phone. Details of the last call and total calls made are shown in the phone display. Alternate Line Service (or ALS) enables you to have two lines and two different phone num- bers on one subscription for your mobile phone.
Page 79 Dual Band GSM 900/1800 A dual band phone allows you to use your phone on two different kinds of networks – the GSM 900 and the GSM 1800 (also called PCN or DCS 1800) systems. A dual band phone that combines the two standards can use both fre- quencies.
Page 80 International Prefix (+) Mobile phone (+) prefix that automatically adds the correct inter- national prefix when dialling out of a country. You then have to add the country code, area code and phone number. International Roaming A mobile phone feature that allows you to switch between networks offering coverage abroad.
Page 81 Personal Unblocking Key – used to unlock a blocked SIM card. Most operators will give you a PUK when you subscribe. Roaming Within your home network, this means that your mobile phone auto- matically sets up communication procedures with different radio base stations when on the move.
Page 82 Subscription is the contract that you have with the service/network provider. To use your phone, you need to have a subscription to a network. You get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card with your subscription. The services included in your subscription depend on your choice of operator and/or subscription.
Page 83: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Service should only be performed by Certified Service Partners. • Only use Ericsson original accessories. Failure to do so may result in loss of performance, damage to the phone, fire, electric shock or injury. The warranty does not cover product failures which have been caused by use of non-Ericsson original accessories.
Page 84: Efficient Phone Operation
• Do not remove the antenna yourself. If your phone's antenna is damaged please take it to a Certified Service Partner. • Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed for your phone. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate the appropriate regula- tions causing loss of performance and radio frequency (RF) energy above the recommended limits.
Page 85: Electronic Devices
If you are going to use your phone while driv- ing, please: • Give full attention to driving. • Use an Ericsson Vehicle Handsfree Solution, if available. Law in many countries requires vehicle Handsfree Solution. Read the installation instructions carefully before installing a vehicle Handsfree Solution.
Page 86: Blasting Areas
patients should be aware that the use of a mobile phone very close to a pacemaker might cause the device to malfunction. Avoid placing the phone over the pacemaker, i.e. in your breast pocket. When using the phone, place it at your ear opposite the pacemaker. If a minimum distance of 15 cm is kept between the phone and the pacemaker, the risk of interference is limited.
Page 87: Power Supply
Power Supply • Connect AC (Power supply) only to designated power sources as marked on the product. • To reduce risk of damage to the electric cord, remove it from the outlet by holding onto the AC adapter rather than the cord. •...
Page 88 • Use only Ericsson original batteries and the AC/DC adapter supplied with your battery charger. Using non original Ericsson accessories could be dangerous and the warranty does not cover product failures which have been caused by use of non-Ericsson original accessories.
Page 89: Warranty
Ericsson helpdesk to get further information. Our Warranty Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of its original purchase by a consumer, and for a subsequent period of one (1) year.
Page 90 Ericsson´s instructions for use and maintenance of the Product, accident, modification or adjustment, acts of God, improper venti- lation and damages resulting from liquid.
Page 91: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity We, Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet 221 83 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Ericsson type 110 0901-BV to which this declaration relates, conforms to the appropriate stan- dards TBR 19, TBR 20, TBR31, TBR32, ETS 300 342-1 and...
Page 92 Declaration of Conformity...
Page 93: Index
Index Call list 28 calling from call list 29 Alarm clock 72 Call restrictions. See Call Alternate Line Service (ALS) 64 barring Answered calls indicator 28 Call time 62 Answering calls 15 checking 62 Answering service. See Voice Call waiting 53 Mail Call waiting service Area information 43...
Page 94 Conference calls 56 adding new participants 56 Handsfree 67 creating 56 Handsfree usage 66 extracting a participant 57 Hiding your number 71 releasing a participant 57 reviewing participants 56 Icons in display. See Indicators Credit 63 in display Credit cards 68 Indicators in display 12 answered calls 28 Date 36...
Page 95 Missed calls indicator 28 Receive calls 15 Muting microphone 17 Receiving messages (SMS) 37 Redialling numbers 14 Rejecting calls 15 Name recall 26 Request reply (SMS) 41 Name tag 23 Resetting phone 33 Network 11 Restricting calls. See Call search modes 60 barring selection 58 Ring signal...
Page 96 SMS indicator 12 Special functions menu 71 Speed dialling 26 Stored messages (SMS) reading 38 Storing names 24 numbers 24 Tape loops. See Voice mail indicator Telephone banking 25 Text messages (SMS) 37 Time 36 format 36 setting 36 Tone signals 18 Touch tones 18 Turning the phone off 11 Turning the phone on 10...

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