Ericsson T18di User Manual
Ericsson T18di User Manual

Ericsson T18di User Manual

Ericsson mobile phone user's guide
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Mobile Phone T18di T18dsi...
  • Page 2 This manual is published by Ericsson Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual due to typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Inc. at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated in to new editions of this manuals.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Document Conventions ....1 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use ..2 Safety ......... . 2 Product Care and Operation .
  • Page 4 Menu Descriptions....31 Accessing Menus ....... . .31 Phone Lists Menu .
  • Page 5: Document Conventions

    Document Conventions • Menu names are shown in the following typeface: MENUS . • Submenu names are shown in the following typeface: Submenu Names. • Keys names are shown in the following typeface: • Text that is seen in the phone’s display is shown in the following typeface: The quick access shortcuts to your phone menu and settings are identified using the hourglass sym-...
  • Page 6: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Since its introduction in the mid 1980s the mobile phone has been one of the most exciting and innovative products ever developed. Your phone can help you to stay in touch with your office, your home, emergency services and others.
  • Page 7: Electronic Devices

    • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. In addition, Ericsson suggests the following safe driving tips if you are using your phone while driving: • Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial.
  • Page 8: Product Care And Operation

    Other Medical Devices 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. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
  • Page 9: Antenna

    Ericsson suggests you read and observe the following for safe care and operation of your phone: • Do not allow children to play with your phone. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone. Your phone may contain small parts that could be detached and create a choking hazard.
  • Page 10: Fda Consumer Update

    • Do not leave your battery where it may be subjected to extremely hot or cold temperatures. This could reduce the battery’s capacity. • Do not let the metal contacts on the battery touch another metal object such as keys in your pocket. This could short- circuit and damage the battery.
  • Page 11: How Much Evidence Is There That Hand-Held Mobile Phones Might Be Harmful

    The cells in this assay showed changes after exposure to simulated cell phone radiation, but only after 24 hours of exposure. It is possible that exposing the test cells to radiation for this long resulted in heating.
  • Page 12: What Is Known About Cases Of Human Cancer That Have Been Reported In Users Of Hand-Held Mobile Phones

    FDA is currently working with government, industry, and academic groups to ensure the proper follow-up to these industry- funded research findings. Collaboration with the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) in particular is expected to lead to FDA providing research recommendations and scientific oversight of new CTIA-funded research based on such recommendations.
  • Page 13: In The Absence Of Conclusive Information About Any Possible Risk, What Can Concerned Individuals Do

    health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions at this time, FDA has urged the mobile phone industry to take a number of steps to assure public safety. The agency has recommended that the industry: •...
  • Page 14: Where Can I Find Additional Information

    Where can I find additional information? For additional information, see the following websites: • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (select “Information on Human Exposure to RF Fields from Cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters”) http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety • World Health Organization (WHO) International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (select Qs &...
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    • Turn your phone On by referring to the “Basic Operations” chapter. Attaching Your Standard or Swivel Belt Clip Your Ericsson mobile phone is equipped with either a standard or swivel belt clip: Standard Belt Clip 1 Remove the belt clip from the plastic bag.
  • Page 16: Connecting And Removing Your Battery

    Connecting and Removing Your Battery 1 Place the battery over the back of the phone. The label on the battery should face down. 2 Insert the top portion of the battery into the phone. The tab on the bottom of the battery should be pointing toward the bottom of the phone.
  • Page 17: Selecting Your Charger

    Note! If the phone is powered On, the battery icon is replaced by the icon once the battery is fully charged. Note! If the phone is in charge-only mode, appears in the display when the battery is fully charged. Selecting Your Charger Your phone is packaged with one of the following battery chargers: •...
  • Page 18: Desktop Charger

    Travel Charger The travel charger supplies power to charge your battery while the battery is attached to your phone. If your phone is On, it can receive calls while using the travel charger. To charge your battery using the travel charger: 1 Connect the appropriate AC power cord and phone charging cord to...
  • Page 19: Charging A Separate Battery

    2 Remove your phone from the desktop charger when the light turns green, which indi- cates that the battery attached to your phone is fully charged. Charging a Separate Battery 1 Insert the battery into the rear com- partment of the desktop charger. 2 The desktop charger’s rear indicator light comes on red when the battery is properly seated in the rear compart-...
  • Page 20: Learning About Your Mobile Phone

    Learning About Your Mobile Phone Your mobile phone offers the latest in TDMA technology, operating in digital and analog modes. Highlights of Your Mobile Phone Design • Small, contoured, and light-weight • Full graphics display • Active flip (answers and ends calls) •...
  • Page 21: The Parts Of Your Phone

    The Parts of Your Phone The following is a list of the terms used in this user’s guide to describe your Ericsson mobile phone: 1 Antenna 2 Indicator Light 3 Earpiece 4 Upper Side Key 5 Lower Side Key 6 Display...
  • Page 22: Phone Display Icons And Display Indicators

    Phone Display Icons and Display Indicators Phone Display Icons The following icons are used to display the status of your phone: 1 Voice Mail Waiting Icon 2 New Text Mail Icon 3 Keypad Locked Icon 4 Ringer Silent Icon 5 Active Profile Icon 6 Battery Icon 7 Digital/Analog Channel Indicator 8 Signal Strength Icon...
  • Page 23: Key Functions

    Key Functions • Press to answer a call. • Press to make a call after entering a phone num- ber. • Press to store menu settings. • Press (from the Standby screen) for the outgoing call log. • Press and hold after entering a phone number to make a calling card call.
  • Page 24: Flip

    • Press the upper side key to temporarily mute the ring tone when receiving a call. • Press to increase the earpiece volume during a Upper call. Side • Press to illuminate the back light (when the flip is open). •...
  • Page 25: Display Messages

    Display Messages The following are common display messages on your mobile phone: Your phone is receiving a call. Your phone is dialing the number shown in the display. You have an active call. The battery is reaching its lowest operational power level.
  • Page 26: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Summary of Basic Operations To Do This: Turn your phone On Turn your phone Off Decrease ear volume during a call Increase ear volume during a call Answer a call End a call Access the main menu Access the main menu during call Go back one level in menu mode Exit menu mode from any menu level Scroll through menus or menu settings...
  • Page 27: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off After you have installed a fully charged battery in your phone, turn your phone On by pressing and holding a beep. Note! If you have the vibrate option activated, the phone will also briefly vibrate.
  • Page 28: Setting The Ring Volume

    Setting the Ring Volume To select the ring volume for your mobile phone: î or ë ë ë ë 1 Turn your phone On. 2 Press ë or î from the Standby screen to access the main menu. to display the SOUNDS Menu. 3 Press to display the Ring Volume submenu.
  • Page 29: Call Waiting

    stored in the phonebook, the name stored with the phone number is also shown when the call is received. 1 Open the flip to answer the call. If the flip has been deactivated in the ANSWER OPT menu, answer the phone by opening the flip and pressing .
  • Page 30: Pause Dialing

    Redialing the Last Phone Number You Called Your telephone temporarily stores phone numbers you have previously called. To view these phone numbers, press Standby screen. The last phone number you called is shown in the display. Press ë or î to scroll through the other phone numbers. You can place a call to a phone number shown in the display by pressing .
  • Page 31: Emergency Calls

    You can also store groups of numbers, which can include stops and pauses in a phonebook position. You can then dial the numbers by entering the phonebook position and pressing dials the phone number. Emergency Calls Your phone was programmed with an emergency number (911) when it was manufactured.
  • Page 32: Low Battery Power Alert

    Low Battery Power Alert The low battery alert sounds when your battery is reaching its lowest operational power level. The words display, and the indicator light on top of your phone flashes red. When this happens, leave your phone turned on. The phone discharges the battery and then automatically turns off.
  • Page 33: Using Menus

    Using Menus Read this chapter thoroughly to understand how to use your phone’s menus, how to navigate through the menu system, and how to change the menu settings. Your phone's menus are an easy way for you to: • Store and recall phone numbers from your phonebook •...
  • Page 34: Exiting The Menu

    3 Press ë or î to scroll through the list of choices until the choice you want is highlighted. If the setting has only two choices, press either of these keys to toggle between the two choices. The active choice is indicated with a filled radio button. 4 Press to store the choice you selected or press to exit the menus without storing any changes you have made.
  • Page 35: Menu Descriptions

    Menu Descriptions The main menu has six icons that display the top-level menu options. The corresponding option title of the selected option is displayed below the menu tabs when highlighted. Each menu is represented by an icon. Option 1 is the PHONE LISTS menu. Option 2 is the MESSAGES menu.
  • Page 36: Phone Groups

    Recall Entry The Recall Entry submenu allows you to recall a phone number by the name stored with the phone number or by the phonebook position number. You can also access the Recall Entry submenu by pressing and holding î from the Standby screen. Phone Groups The Phone Groups submenu allows you to organize the members of your phonebook into categories.
  • Page 37 Setting Up Your Calling Cards To set up your calling cards, make sure you have the Calling Card Access Numbers (numbers provided by your long distance carrier) and the Verification Numbers (numbers you must enter to allow the calling card call to be completed) To set up your calling cards, complete the following steps.
  • Page 38: Phone Number

    Placing a Calling Card Call 1 Enter or recall the phone number you want to call. 2 Press and hold . The calling card number and the active calling card are shown in the display. 3 Release the key after the number has been displayed. 4 If you are using stops between numbers, you must press any number key to send the next sequence of numbers.
  • Page 39: Messages Menu

    Note! You can store specific voice mail access numbers for each mobile phone number. Calls or edits to your voice mail access number apply to the currently selected mobile phone number only. Memory Used The Memory Used submenu is used to display the number of phonebook positions that are occupied and the number of phonebook positions that are available.
  • Page 40: Canned Message

    Canned Message Canned Message allows you to use the 10 editable templates instead of creating an original message. For example, a canned message is "I will be <____> late for <____> on <____>." You can edit the canned message text by scrolling to the blanks in the message using the ë...
  • Page 41: Call Manager Menu

    Priority The Priority submenu allows you to set delivery priority for your message. The three options for Priority are Normal, Urgent (+), and Emergency (!). Callback Enter Number The Enter Number submenu allows you to include a callback number in your message. This means that the recipient of the message does not have to remember or write down the number, they can simply select it and press Enter Name...
  • Page 42: Answer Option

    Call Totals The Call Totals submenu shows you the total number of calls and the total hours and minutes that have been used. The Call Totals timer can be reset by pressing î until display. When prompted by press appears in the display. Answer Option The Answer Opt submenu allows you to select one of the following methods for answering calls:...
  • Page 43: Settings Menu

    Super Dial The Super Dial submenu allows you to dial a phone number stored in phonebook positions 1 through 9 by pressing and holding the numeric key corresponding to the phonebook position. The two options for Super Dial are On and Off. Lock Dial The Lock Dial submenu is used to limit outgoing calls.
  • Page 44: Keypad Lock

    Note! You will be prompted to enter your security code to enter the SecurityCode submenu. Power On Lock The PowerOn Lock submenu restricts you from making calls each time you turn the phone on. To unlock the phone, enter the security code.
  • Page 45: System Select

    Back Light Use the Back Light submenu to set the display and keypad backlighting to stay Off or to automatically turn On for 20 seconds when a call is received or a key is pressed. The two settings for Back Light are Auto and Off.
  • Page 46: Sounds Menu

    3 Press ë or î until the System Select submenu is highlighted. to open the System Select submenu. 4 Press 5 Press ë or î until Priority is highlighted. 6 Press to select Priority. 7 Press ë or î to highlight a specific service. 8 Press to set the priority of the highlighted item to first.
  • Page 47: Minute Alert

    Phone Silent When Phone Silent is enabled, your phone does not make any keypad or ringing sounds. The icon ( when the phone is in silent mode. The vibrator will continue to operate when Phone Silent is selected. The two options for Phone Silent are On or Off.
  • Page 48: Message Alert

    Non profile-dependent settings (for example, language) apply to all profiles. Note! When you use your Ericsson vehicle or portable handsfree kit, the handsfree profile ( ) is automatically activated. When you con- nect your phone to a data or fax device, the Data/Fax profile ( is automatically activated.
  • Page 49: Reset Profile

    Screen calls is a profile-dependent feature. You can specify groups of callers that will be restricted from ringing through in each of the 9 profiles. Next Call Type Use the NextCallType submenu to specify what type of call you will receive next. The three options for NextCallType are Voice call, Data call, and Fax call.
  • Page 50: Using The Phonebook

    Using the Phonebook You can store phone numbers and associated names in your phone’s phonebook to use for Recall Dialing , Speed Dial , and Super Dial . Each phone number you store can be up to 32 digits in length, and any names you store can be up to 24 characters in length.
  • Page 51: Entering Letters And Symbols

    Entering Letters and Symbols Press the appropriate key, 0-9, #, or * repeatedly until the desired letter, character, or digit appears in the display. For example, to enter an A, press the numeric key 2 once. To enter a B, press the numeric key 2 twice.
  • Page 52: Recalling A Phone Number Or Name

    Storing a Phone Number in Secure Memory A phone number stored in secure memory cannot be recalled unless you enter the correct security code. To store a phone number in secure memory, follow the previously described steps for entering a name and phone number, then press and hold prompted to enter your security code.
  • Page 53: Editing A Phone Number

    Editing a Phone Number 1 Recall the phone number. See Recalling a Phone Number or Name from Your Phonebook in this chapter. 2 When the phone number is shown in the display, press î to move the cursor to the line.
  • Page 54 Assigning Group Rings to Your Phone Groups 1 Press ë or î from the Standby screen to access the main menu. 2 Press ë or î until the PHONE LISTS menu is highlighted. . The PHONE LISTS menu is shown in the display. 3 Press 4 Press ë...
  • Page 55: Message Services

    Message Services Text messages and voice mail are the two types of message services your Ericsson mobile phone can support. The message services are provided by your service provider and subject to availability. Text Message Service Your phone can store a maximum of 2KB of message text in its memory.
  • Page 56: Text Message Memory

    Text Messages With Callback Numbers Callback phone numbers are one or more phone numbers that are attached to or contained within a text message. These phone numbers are specified by the person sending the message. If you press while reading a message that contains a callback phone number, a message appears in the display prompting you to call the phone number.
  • Page 57: Reading Text Messages

    • Saved ( ) - The text message has been read and saved. Existing saved text messages will not be overwritten by a new message. If your phone’s text message memory is full, the text message icon ( ) will flash. You must delete one or more saved messages before your phone can receive a new text message.
  • Page 58: Voice Mail Service

    • To skip the current message and move to the next message, press . The message status is set to read ( • To return to the previous message, press set to read ( Voice Mail Service Your phone can receive voice mail notification when it is turned On. If your service provider transmits the notification and your phone is turned Off, you will receive the notification the next time you turn your phone On.
  • Page 59: Retrieving Voice Mail

    6 Enter your voice mail phone number on the 7 Press appears in the display. 8 Press twice or press to return to the Standby screen. Retrieving Voice Mail If there is a number beside the voice mail icon in the display, you have that many voice mail messages that you have not heard.
  • Page 60: Data, Fax, And Internet Calls

    Fax calls are placed to send fax messages. When a fax message has been sent, your fax software or the originating fax machine will terminate the call. To make or receive fax calls with your Ericsson mobile phone, you must have a properly configured fax program running on your computer.
  • Page 61: Before You Start

    The other end of the cable has a 9-pin female connector that matches the standard 9-pin serial interface port connector. Connect one end of the cable to your Ericsson mobile phone and the other end to the serial port on your computer.
  • Page 62: Operation

    2 Install Your Modem Control Software (driver) The modem control software (driver) that you need to use your Ericsson mobile phone is available on the compact disc included in your DA 18 Phone Book Manager Accessory Kit. Refer to the...
  • Page 63 You can receive voice calls if the NextCallType is set to Voice Call. Your Ericsson mobile phone enables you to initiate voice calls from Windows applications when connected to the Ericsson Voice Call Dialer.
  • Page 64: Achieving Best Performance

    Desktop Charger To charge your phone’s battery with an Ericsson desktop charger during data operation, do the following: 1 Plug one end of the cable from your DA 18 Phone Book Manager Accessory Kit into the back of your desktop charger.
  • Page 65: Installing Your Modem Driver From Your

    (INF file) on your computer if you are running Windows 95: 1 Turn On your Ericsson mobile phone. 2 Connect one end of your serial cable to your Ericsson mobile phone and the other end to your computer’s serial port.
  • Page 66: Manual Installation Of Your Modem Driver Or Voice

    Windows 95/98 1 Turn On your Ericsson mobile phone. 2 Connect one end of your serial cable to your Ericsson mobile phone and the other end to your computer’s serial port. 3 From the Start menu on your Windows desktop, click on Set- tings, then Control Panel.
  • Page 67 From the Start menu on your Windows desktop, click on Set- tings, then Control Panel. b Double-click the Modems icon. c Select the General tab. d Select Ericsson Voice Call Dialer from the pull-down list. e Click Properties. f Select the Connection tab. g Click Advanced.
  • Page 68 Note! If you are using an application that supplies its own box for enter- ing extra settings, then type the following command string into that box as well: +COS=4,1,2,1; into that box as well. 4 You are having trouble initiating data/fax calls from your com- puter.
  • Page 69: Problems You Can Solve

    Problems You Can Solve Displayed Messages and Explanations The signal is too weak to make a call. Try again when the signal strength is one bar or stronger. Your phone is searching for a mobile service pro- vider. You called a number for which you have set call restrictions.
  • Page 70 If you need additional information or assistance, or would like to purchase Original Ericsson Accessories: in the U.S.A., call 1-800-ERICSSON (374-2776). If you need to speak with someone in Customer Care, call the Customer Care Center from the following locations: •...
  • Page 71: Index

    Index , 43 Access Tone Accessories , 66 Aircraft , 38 Answer Option Antenna , 17 Antenna Care , 38 Auto Area Auto Prefix , 38 , 24 , 38 Auto Retry , 41 Back Light Battery Information Recycling Use and Care Battery Information , 17 Battery Location...
  • Page 72 , 20 , 25 Earpiece Volume Electronic Devices Hearing Aids Other Medical Devices Pacemakers Posted Facilities Vehicles Emergency Calls , 27 Ericsson Phone , 17 Diagram , 18 Display Icons , 21 Display Messages , 16 Highlights , 17 Illustration...
  • Page 73 Next Call Type , 45 , 17 , 19 NO key , 36 Options , 37 Callback Priority , 37 Pause Dialing , 26 Phone Operation , 18 Phone Display Icons Phone Groups , 50 Assigning Group Members , 50 Group Rings Submenu , 32...
  • Page 74 , 43 Ear Volume , 20 Earpiece Volume , 43 Key Sound Menu , 42 Message Alert , 44 Minute Alert , 43 Phone Silent , 43 , 43 Ring Sound , 43 Ring Volume , 43 Tone Send , 43 Vibrating Option , 38 Speed Dial...
  • Page 81 T18di/T18dsi Making and Answering Calls Turn Phone On/Off Press and hold Answer a Call *Open flip or press End a Call *Close flip or press *Flip must be enabled: ë î Call the number Press shown in the display Activate Speed Dial ë...
  • Page 82 Reset Menu ë î Making Emergency Calls You will be able to dial 911 (or your emergency number) at any time, regardless of any call restrictions that you have set. Visit us on the web at: http://mobile.ericsson.com ERICSSONZ ë î...
  • Page 83 The T18di/T18dsi Menu You can quickly access several com- monly used menus by pressing ë or î. The menus are organized in a cir- cle. Quickly access menus and set- tings using the numbers that appear next to each menu and setting. For example, access the Ring Volume submenu by pressing ë...
  • Page 84 Visit us on our website http://mobile.ericsson.com AE/LZT 123 6347 R1...

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