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Siemens M56 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions ..... 3 Text entry .........28 Safety Information ..... 4 Default Book ......32 è Antenna care ......4 Phonebook ........33 Phone operation ...... 4 <New Entry> ......33 Electronic devices ..... 5 Call (search for an entry) ..34 SAR ..........8 Change entry ......34 Overview of the phone ....
  • Page 3 Contents Message profiles ....59 Extras ........99 SMS profiles ......59 Alarm Clock ......99 MMS profile ......60 Calculator .......99 E-mail settings ....... 61 Currency Conv ......100 Stopwatch ......101 CB Services ......63 Countdown ......101 Surf & Fun ......64 É...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain the content and the hazards associated with using the phone to your children. Remember to comply with legal Only use original Siemens bat- requirements and local restric- teries (100 % mercury-free) and tions when using the phone.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    FCC phones while driving is permitted, regulations. Siemens encourages persons to use their phones responsibly and to Phone operation employ hands-free devices. Also, if using your phone while driving,...

  • Page 6: Electronic Devices

    Safety Information For vehicles equipped with Air Persons with pacemakers: Bags • should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their An air bag inflates with great force. pacemaker when the phone is DO NOT place objects, including turned ON;...

  • Page 7: Posted Facilities

    Safety Information Potentially explosive Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations atmospheres posted in these areas instruct you to Turn your phone OFF when in any do so. Hospitals or health care area with a potentially explosive facilities may be using equipment atmosphere and obey all signs and that could be sensitive to external RF...
  • Page 8 Safety Information solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (for example, medical emergencies). Remember – to make or receive any calls, the phone must be switched on and be used in a service area that has adequate signal strength. Emergency calls might not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network...

  • Page 9: Sar

    SAR information on this Siemens ating positions accepted by the FCC M56 phone is on file with the FCC and by Industry Canada with the and can be found under the Display phone transmitting at its highest cer-...
  • Page 10 While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, all Siemens products meet the governmental requirements for safe RF exposure. For body worn operation, this mobile phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure...

  • Page 11: Overview Of The Phone

    Overview of the phone w of Call key Dial phone number/name displayed, take calls. Show last phone numbers dialed in standby mode. On/Off/End key • Switched off: hold down to switch on. • During a conversation or in an application (except for Surf &Fun): press briefly to finish.
  • Page 12 Overview of the phone Integrated antenna Do not interfere unnecessarily with the phone above the battery cover. This reduces the sig- nal quality. Loudspeaker Display icons ª Service provider Signal strength/ GPRS available/ 01.06.2003 10:10 battery level. NewMMS Menu Soft keys The current functions of these keys are shown in the bottom line of the display as §text§/symbol (e.g.

  • Page 13: Display Symbols (Selection)

    Display symbols (selection) sym- Display symbols No network access ² Signal strength Function activated/deactivated Charging Phonebook/Addressbook Battery charging status, ABC/ Indicates whether upper or lower- e.g., 50 % Abc/abc case letters are active Phonebook/Addressbook Text input with T9 è ™ Records Activated and available «...
  • Page 14 Display symbols (selection) Soft keys Message received. MMS received. í MMS notification received. ì Voice mail received. Data received. Picture received. — Melody received. – Unanswered call. Store in Phonebook/ Addressbook. Retrieve from Phonebook/ · Addressbook. Change Phonebook/ Addressbook.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting started Insert SIM card/battery • Insert the battery sideways into the phone , then press down- The service provider supplies you wards until it engages. with a SIM card on which all the important data for your line is stored.

  • Page 16: Charge Battery

    Getting started Charge battery Charge symbol not visible If the battery has been discharged The battery is not fully charged fully the charge icon is not visible when delivered. Plug charger cable when the charger is plugged in. It into the bottom of the phone, plug will appear after up to two hours.

  • Page 17: Switch On, Off/Pin Entry

    Switch on, off/PIN entry Switch on/off Switching on for the ntry first time Hold down On/Off/End key to switch on or off. Time/Date Enter PIN The clock can be set to the right time once at start-up. The SIM card can be protected with a 4- to 8-digit PIN.

  • Page 18: Standby Mode

    Switch on, off/PIN entry Emergency number Phonebook or Addressbook (SOS) You can choose whether you want to use the Phonebook on the SIM card Only to be used in real emergencies! or the internal Addressbook as stan- dard. By pressing the soft key you can §SOS§...

  • Page 19: General Instructions

    General instructions User guide This corresponds to: The following symbols are used to explain operation: Service provider Enter numbers or letters. 01.06.2003 10:10 On/Off/End key. NewMMS Menu Call key. Press the control key on the side indicated. Soft keys < > Open menu.
  • Page 20 General instructions Call Log Z Missed Calls Office É è +55523765489 ç Carol Ñ View Options Favorit. Select Scroll to the required Press. §Select§ entry. Press right soft key to open the Press control key at the bot- Call Log submenu.

  • Page 21: Security

    Security Codes Press. §Select§ The phone and SIM card are pro- Enter PIN. tected against misuse by several Confirm input. §OK§ security codes. Press. §Change§ Keep these confidential numbers in a Confirm. §OK§ safe place where you can access them again if required.

  • Page 22: Clear Sim Card Barring

    Security §Menu§ Security Codes Chg.Phonecode (Change phone code) You define the phone code (4–8 digits) when you call up a phone-code protected function for the first time. It is then valid for all phone-code protected functions. Clear SIM card barring If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card is barred.

  • Page 23: My Phone

    Choose your own permanent back- found at: ground image (p. 70). www.my-siemens.com/city Applications The Siemens City Portal also provides Download your own applications a list of countries in which these ser- from the Internet (p. 67). vices are available. Color scheme...

  • Page 24: Calling

    Calling Dialing with number keys Redial previous numbers The phone must be switched on To redial the phone number last (standby mode). called: Enter number (always Press Call key twice. with area code, if neces- sary with international To redial other numbers that were dialing code).

  • Page 25: If The Number Is Busy

    Calling If the number is busy Accept call If the number called is busy or can- The phone must be switched on not be reached, several options are (standby mode). An incoming call available (depending on the service will interrupt any other use of the provider).

  • Page 26: Reject Call

    Calling Reject call Use the control key to adjust the volume. Press. The call will be §Reject§ diverted if this has been Switch off. §Speaker.§ set previously (p. 75). Warning! Always switch off "handsfree talking" Press briefly. before holding the phone to your ear! This will avoid damage to hearing! Additional information Call menu ......p.
  • Page 27 Calling • End current call • Reject waiting call End the current call and Reject the waiting call. §Reject§ press §Yes§. You are now • Accept the waiting call and end the connected to the caller. current call Incoming calls during a call End the current call.

  • Page 28: Multi Party

    Calling Multi Party Call menu Call up to 5 parties one by one and The following functions are only link them together in a conference available during a call: call. Some of the functions described Open menu. y menu§ may not be supported by your ser- Hold vice provider or may have to be (p.

  • Page 29: Text Entry

    Text entry Text entry without T9 Press once/repeatedly: . , ? ! ’ " 0 - ( ) @ / : _ Press number key repeatedly until Hold down: Writes 0. the required letter appears. The cur- sor will jump forward after a brief Writes blank.

  • Page 30: Text Entry With T9

    Abc, 123. download from the Internet as well as Status shown in top line of installation instructions under: display. www.my-siemens.com/t9 Hold down: All input modes are displayed. Press briefly: Select special characters (p. 28). Hold down: Open input menu (p. 28).
  • Page 31 Text entry T9 word suggestions Correct a word If several options are found in the Words written with T9: dictionary for a key sequence (a Move left or right, word), the most probable is dis- word by word, until played first. If the word you want has the required word is not been recognized, the next sug- §highlighted§.

  • Page 32: Text Modules

    Text entry Text Modules Text modules can be stored in the phone for adding to your messages (SMS, MMS, e-mail). Write text modules Text Modules §Menu§ Select §Options§ Text. Write text module. Select Save. §Options§ Accept the default name or give it a new name, then save with §OK§.

  • Page 33: È Default Book

    è Default Book Businesscard §Menu§ Kè Select function. Create your own business card. Show Entries Send it as an SMS/MMS to another GSM-phone. Entries in the standard directory If no business card has been created (Addressbook or Phonebook) are yet, you will be asked for your input. shown for selection.

  • Page 34: Phonebook

    Phonebook Name: Entries in the Phonebook (on the SIM card) are managed separately from Enter first and/or last names. those in the Addressbook. You can, however, exchange data between Group: the Phonebook and the Address- Assign the entry to a group (p. 41). book.

  • Page 35: Call (Search For An Entry)

    Phonebook Call (search for an entry) Phonebook menu The following functions are avail- Open Phonebook. able, depending on the current situ- ation. Some functions may be Select a name with the applied to the current entry as well first letter and/or scroll. as multiple highlighted entries: Number is dialed.
  • Page 36 Phonebook Location: An entry can be moved from one storage location to another. SIM (Standard) Entries stored in the Phonebook on the SIM card can also be used on other GSM phones. Protected SIM On special SIM cards, phone numbers can be stored in a pro- tected location.

  • Page 37: Voice Mail/Mailbox

    ] Voice mail/mailbox §Menu§ Msg. Setup Save call forward number Voice Message lbox Calls are forwarded to this phone Most service providers supply an number. external voice mail service. A caller §Menu§ Phone Setup K m K may leave a voice message for you in Call Forward this mailbox e.g.,...

  • Page 38: Addressbook

    Addressbook bookThe Addressbook can store up to Entries can be organized Group 500 entries, each with a variety of by groups (p. 41). Select telephone and fax numbers as well with §Change§. as additional address details. These Make further entries field entries are managed separately from by field.

  • Page 39: Change Entry

    Addressbook Additional information N Doe, John <Groups> Group functions (p. 41). §Doe,§John Birthday After entering the date of birth, ¿ 055512389 the "box" can be activated. v 0555987654 You can now enter the time for the reminder, and add a pic- Edit ture.

  • Page 40: Call (Search For An Entry)

    Addressbook Call (search for an entry) Copy to SIM Copy entry/entries with name and selected phone Open Addressbook (in number to SIM card. standby mode). Delete Delete entry. Select a name with the first letter and/or scroll. Delete All Delete all entries after con- firmation.

  • Page 41: Voice Dialing

    Addressbook Voice Dialing Voice dialing menu Depending on the actual situation, Dial numbers by voice command. Up different functions will be offered. to 20 recorded names for voice dial- ing or voice commands (p. 104) can §Options§ Open menu. be saved on the cell phone (not on Play Play back a voice command.

  • Page 42: Groups

    Groups Group menu Nine groups are specified in your phone to enable you to arrange your §Options§ Open menu. Addressbook entries clearly. You can rename seven groups. Open Display all members of the selected group. Open Addressbook (in standby mode). §View§...

  • Page 43: Call Log

    Z Call Log Your phone stores the phone num- Received Calls bers of calls for convenient redialing. Accepted calls are listed. §Menu§ Dialed Calls Access to the last numbers dialed. Press. §Select§ Fast access in standby Select call list. mode. Press.

  • Page 44: Durat/Charges

    Z Durat/Charges You can display charge details and Acct. Limit the duration of different types of (PIN 2 prompt) calls while you speak, as well as set- Special SIM cards allow you or the ting a unit limit for outgoing calls. service provider to define a credit or §Menu§...

  • Page 45: Sms

    ] SMS You can transmit and receive very Confirm. Send the SMS to §OK§ long messages (up to 760 charac- the service center for ters) on your phone. They are auto- transmission. The sent matically composed of several "nor- SMS is saved in the mal"...

  • Page 46: Picture&Sound

    ] SMS Picture&Sound Text menu Insert pictures and sounds into Open text menu. §Options§ message. Send Write message. Enter recipient's phone number/select from Open text menu at the Phonebook/Address- §Options§ book, then send. end of a word. Save Save composed text in Select Picture&Sound.

  • Page 47: Sms To Group

    ] SMS Read SMS Additional information Playback only occurs if the destination Arrival of new SMS phone supports the EMS standard (p. 114). announced on display In input mode, a wildcard is shown when a melody is selected. Service provider SMS to group 01.06.2003 10:10...

  • Page 48: Ring Tones, Icons

    ] SMS Lists Reply menu All SMS messages are archived in Open reply menu. §Reply§ four different lists, according to their status: Write Mess. Create a new reply text. Inbox Edit Edit received SMS or Inbox §Menu§ add new text. The list of received SMS messages is Call back Add a standard text as...

  • Page 49: Sms Archive

    ] SMS SMS Archive Lists menu Each list offers different functions: SMS Archive §Menu§ Open menu. §Options§ The list of SMS messages stored in the phone is displayed. View View entry. Ñ\ SMS Archive Reply Answer incoming SMS mes- £ INBOX sages immediately.

  • Page 50: Mms

    ] MMS The Multimedia Messaging Service Music is sent and received in a MIDI enables you to send texts, pictures file, single tones/sounds in an AMR (also photos) and sounds in a com- file. bined message to another cell phone Navigation or to an e-mail address.

  • Page 51: Send Mms

    ] MMS Tones/Alerts: Check MMS Press. You can now §Insert§ Check the MMS message before select a stored melody sending it: (see also File Manager, p. 109). Open menu. §Options§ Slide duration Preview Slide Enter length of display for View a single page. individual pages (mini- mum 0.1 seconds).
  • Page 52 ] MMS MMS menu Prev. Mes- Playback of complete sage MMS. Use any key to Different functions are available, cancel. depending on the context: T9 Input Preferred:Activate/ §Options§ Open menu. (p. 29) deactivate T9. Input language: Choose Insert Line Extend address field by language in which the text one line.

  • Page 53: Receive Mms

    ] MMS Receive MMS Attachment A single MMS can contain several Indicates receipt of an ì í attachments. MMS/a notification Open menu. §Options§ Attachment Service provider Select. Select attachment. 01.06.2003 10:10 Menu The attachment is opened §Open§ í with the available applica- Press the left soft key to tion.
  • Page 54 ] MMS Lists Lists menu Each list offers different functions: All MMS messages are saved in four different lists: Open menu. §Options§ Inbox Play Play back MMS. §Menu§ Inbox Edit Open edit mode for The list of MMS messages and notifi- changes.
  • Page 55 ] MMS Preview Play back current page. Slide Slide List Display pages available for selection. Attachment Open list of attachments received. Content Selection of page contents to be archived, such as pic- ture or sound. Save Store MMS in outbox list. Icon Meaning MMS unread...

  • Page 56: E-Mail

    ] E-mail Add attachments Your phone has an e-mail program (client). You can use it to create and A file from the file system (e.g. ring receive e-mails. tone) can be inserted in an e-mail as an attachment (p. 109). Write/send e-mails §Attachment§...

  • Page 57: Receive E-Mail

    ] E-mail Receive e-mail Read new e-mail Inbox Inbox E-mail §Menu§ §Menu§ K ] K Receive E-mail Select e-mail. Before an e-mail can be read, it must be retrieved from the server. The ser- The e-mail is displayed. §View§ vice provider is dialed with the Switch between small, default access profile (p.
  • Page 58 ] E-mail Lists Read menu Different functions are possible, All e-mails are stored in four differ- depending on the context: ent lists: §Options§ Open menu. Inbox §Menu§ Inbox E-mail Reply The original e-mail is retrieved. The sender is The list of received e-mails is dis- entered as recipient and played.
  • Page 59 ] E-mail Sent Sort Sort • by subject §Menu§ Sent E-mail • by sender The list of transmitted e-mails is • by recipient displayed. • by date/time • by status Lists menu Not all sort criteria are possi- ble in all lists. Each list offers different functions: Send E- Establish connection with...

  • Page 60: Message Profiles

    ] Message profiles SMS profiles sage SMS via Send SMS automatically by GPRS GPRS (if available). Msg. Setup §Menu§ Requirement: GPRS is acti- Up to 5 SMS profiles can be set. vated (p. 79). Ensure that The transmission characteristics of your service provider offers an SMS are defined in these.

  • Page 61: Mms Profile

    ] Message profiles MMS profile Retrieval Receive complete MMS or only notification of arrival. Msg. Setup §Menu§ Automatic A number of MMS profiles can be Receive complete MMS selected. The transmission charac- immediately. teristics of an MMS are defined in Auto.homenet these.

  • Page 62: E-Mail Settings

    If not, Change Sett. your service provider will supply you Press, then: with the relevant information. See also on the Internet at: User Settings www.my-siemens.com/m55 Provider Select provider. Additional information User name: Your name. Your service provider must support the fol- E-mail addr.: *...

  • Page 63: Voice Message

    ] Message profiles CB Services POP3 Port: * (Default: 110) These functions are described in a IMAP4 * Enter Internet address if separate chapter (see p. 63). the server type is IMAP4 and SMTP. IMAP4 Port: * (Default: 143) SMTP server: * Enter Internet address.

  • Page 64: Cb Services

    ] CB Services Select Ser- §Menu§ Msg. Setup Channel: CB Services Open list menu. §Options§ Some service providers offer infor- If a topic is selected in the list you mation services (info channels, Cell can view it, activate/ deactivate it, Broadcast).

  • Page 65: Surf & Fun

    É Surf & Fun Internet browser (WAP) Start menu & Get the latest information from the Home The connection to the pro- Internet that is specifically adapted vider's portal is set up. This may be defined or pre-set to the display options of your phone. by your service provider.

  • Page 66: Browser Menu

    É Surf & Fun Browser menu More ... See below. If the browser is active, the menu Exit browser Close browser and clear can be activated as follows: down connection. Press More ... (in menu) Profiles The list of profiles is dis- played for activation/setting confirm.

  • Page 67: Wap Profiles

    É Surf & Fun Activate WAP profile Additional information You can change the current profile Browser menu. Í each time you access the Internet. Offline. É Online. Select profile. Ê GPRS Online. Ë Activate. The current pro- §Select§ No network. file is selected.

  • Page 68: Games & More

    Runnable application can §Select§ Applications and games can be be started immediately. found at: Load game/application online ¦ wap.my-siemens.com Only description file §Select§ or on the Internet at: (p. 115); application has still to be loaded. www.my-siemens.com/city Load link (optional) É...
  • Page 69 É Surf & Fun Receive information Delete All Delete all applications/fold- ers after confirmation. If information required, say, by an application that has already been Rename Rename highlighted appli- installed, is received via SMS, the cations/folders. ¦ symbol appears in the display. By Move Move applications between pressing the left soft key, the rele-...
  • Page 70 In no event will Siemens be liable for harm arising from the loss or deletion of application(s), soft- ware, and/or other content or data. Siemens shall not be liable for the cost of replacing such applica- tions(s), software, and/or other content or data.

  • Page 71: Setup

    m Setup Display Logo Choose picture to be displayed Display §Menu§ instead of the provider logo. Select function. Color Scheme Language Select color scheme for the whole Set the language of the display text. service system. When "automatic" is set, the lan- guage of your service provider is Activate color scheme used.
  • Page 72 m Setup Screensaver Start Anim. The screensaver shows a picture in Select animation to be shown when the display when a period set by you phone is switched on. has elapsed. The function is ended Shutdn. Anim. by an incoming call or by pressing any key.

  • Page 73: Tones/Alerts

    m Setup Contrast The vibrating alert is activated if the loudest setting is set for the ring- Set display contrast. tone. This is to remind you not to hold Press the control key the phone to your ear when ringing in repeatedly to adjust up or order to avoid damaging your hear- down.

  • Page 74: Call Screening

    m Setup Incoming Call Additional information You can assign different melodies to Please make sure you have accepted the and each group in Calls, Other Calls call before holding the phone to your ear. This will avoid damage to your hearing the Addressbook.

  • Page 75: The Dynamic Light

    m Setup Info Tones Incoming msgs Set service and alarm tones: Select a flash rhythm to signal that an SMS/MMS has been received. Activate/deactivate tones. On/Off If switched on, a wider Extended Alarm range of service tones is Select a flash rhythm to signal an available, e.g.: appointment.

  • Page 76: Keys

    m Setup Keys Phone Setup Keys Phone Setup §Menu§ §Menu§ Select function. Select function. Any to Answer Call Waiting Incoming calls can be accepted by If you are registered for this service, pressing any key you can check whether it is set and you can activate/deactivate it (see (except also p.
  • Page 77 m Setup Unanswered No reply A call is only diverted after a delay Select Unanswered. that is determined by the network. (Includes the conditions The period can be set to a maximum reachable, reply, of 30 seconds in 5 second intervals. Busy, see below) Busy Press.
  • Page 78 m Setup Clear All §Menu§ Phone Setup Select function. All set diversions are cleared. Fact. Settings Additional information The phone is reset to the default val- Note that the divert is stored in the network and not in the phone (e. g., when the SIM ues (factory setting) (does not apply card is changed).

  • Page 79: Clock

    m Setup Clock §Menu§ Phone Setup Select function. Clock §Menu§ Phone Identity Select function. The phone identity number (IMEI) is Time/Date displayed. This information may be The clock can be set to the right time useful for customer service. once at start-up. Alternative input in standby mode: Press.

  • Page 80: Connectivity

    m Setup Connectivity Date Format DD.MM.YYYY MM/DD/YYYY Connectivity §Menu§ Select function. Time Format GPRS Select Format 24h Format 12h. (General Packet Radio Service) Show Clock GPRS is a new method for transmit- Activate/deactivate time display in ting data faster in the cell phone net- standby mode.

  • Page 81: Data Services

    m Setup For GPRS (General Packet Radio §Menu§ Connectivity Km K Select function. Service) GPRS Settings Data Services Select. For the MMS, WAP Mail,Java,Rms You can activate GPRS for the profile applications at least one connection and change the settings here. You profile must be set up and activated.
  • Page 82 m Setup • The access profiles must be set Send Voice/Fx manually. Set this function on the phone before If necessary, check with your service transmission so that you can switch provider for details. from voice mode to fax mode. While the connection is being set up, Fax/Data Mod.

  • Page 83: Security

    m Setup Security Last 10 only (Phone-code protected) Security §Menu§ Select function Only phone numbers from the call list of "dialed numbers" (p. 42) can The phone and SIM card are pro- be dialed. This list can be filled with tected against misuse by several phone numbers specifically for this security codes.
  • Page 84 m Setup §Menu§ Security Status Check Select function The following information can be displayed after a status check: Barrings Barring set. Barring restricts the use of your SIM Barring not set. card (this is not supported by all ser- vice providers). You need a 4-digit Status unknown (e.g.

  • Page 85: Network

    m Setup Network Auto Network Activate/deactivate, see Choose Net- Network §Menu§ work above. If "Automatic network" is Select function activated, the next network on the Line list is dialed in ranking order of your "preferred networks". Alternatively This function is only displayed if it is select a different network manually supported by the service provider.

  • Page 86: Accessories

    Only in combination with an original vice. These can have access to inter- Siemens handsfree Car Kit (p. 128). nal (company) information, for The profile is activated automatically example, or special tariffs apply. The...
  • Page 87 • Auto. activation of the Car Kit profile when phone is inserted in cradle. Headset Only in conjunction with an original Siemens headset (p. 127). The pro- file is automatically activated when headset is plugged in. Auto Answer (Factory default: off)

  • Page 88: Profiles

    ~ Profiles Setup Several settings can be stored in a iles phone profile in order, for example, Edit a default profile or create a new to adapt the phone to the surround- personal profile: ing level of noise. • Five standard profiles are provided Select profile.

  • Page 89: Aircraft Mode

    The phone switches itself Car Kit off automatically. If a Siemens original Car Kit is used Normal mode (p. 128) the profile is activated auto- matically as soon as the phone is When you switch on your phone inserted into the cradle (p.

  • Page 90: Favorites

    Favorites Change Sett. Press. §Menu§ Press. §Favorit.§ You can replace each entry (1–10) Create your own menu with fre- with another entry from the selec- quently used functions, phone num- tion list. bers or WAP pages. Select the required entry. The list of 10 possible entries is pre- set.

  • Page 91: Ç Organizer

    ç Organizer Calendar Weekly overview Aug 2003 Calendar §Menu§ KçK M T W T F S S You can enter appointments and tasks in the Calendar. It offers a • monthly overview, Agenda • weekly overview, • daily overview. Scroll by the hour from Time and date must be set for the 0:00 to 24:00 hours.
  • Page 92 ç Organizer Agenda Filter Select feature: Select in the current over- §Agenda§ Memo, Speech Memo, view. Call, Meeting, Birthday, All. Tue 08.05.03 All entries with the selected <New Entry> feature are displayed. 20:00 Cinema Delete Delete selected recording. i 13:00 Garage Delete All Delete all entries after con- View...

  • Page 93: Appointment

    ç Organizer Appointment Additional information For additional calendar settings see below Appointment §Menu§ under Calend. Setup (p. 98). KçK All appointment entries are dis- Appointment with alarm activated. played in chronological order. If an Appointment with alarm deactivated. alarm is missed it appears in the list Appointment with repeated alarm of missed appointments (p.
  • Page 94 ç Organizer Type: Alarm: Activate alarm. Memo. §ON§ Description with up to Enter start time of the 50 characters. alarm before the appoint- ment. Speech Memo. Select: Record a voice memo at the end of the input pro- Minutes, Hours, Days. cedure (see also p.

  • Page 95: Tasks

    ç Organizer Tasks Alarm When the set date and time are Tasks §Menu§ KçK reached there is an audible and a A task is displayed like an appoint- visual alarm. If an alarm is missed it ment in the agenda of the selected appears in the list of missed appoint- day.

  • Page 96: Notes

    ç Organizer Notes Due time: Enter time. Notes §Menu§ KçK Alarm: Use your phone as a notepad. Enter a time (0-99) and a time unit ç Notes (minutes, hours, days) at which an audible/visual notification of an <New Entry> impending task should be made. Shopping list §Save§...

  • Page 97: Missed Alarms

    ç Organizer Display entry Additional information Protect confidential data using a phone Select entry. code (p. 21). Please note that with the aid of suitable programs it is possible for confiden- Open note. §View§ tial notes to be read from the phone when connected to a PC.

  • Page 98: Voice Memo

    ç Organizer Missed appointments menu New recording §Menu§ Voice Memo Open menu. §Options§ KçK The list of recordings is opened. View Display entry. x Voice Memo Delete <New Record> Delete entry. Customer query Delete All Delete all entries after con- Shopping firmation.

  • Page 99: Time Zones

    ç Organizer Calend. Setup Play back §Menu§ Voice Memo Calend. Setup §Menu§ KçK KçK The list of recordings is opened. Show Birthday Select recording. Switch birthdays display on/off. Birthdays are highlighted in color Press. If Speakerphone §Play§ and shown in bold type. Birthdays set in the options menu, may only be entered in the Address- is now offered.

  • Page 100: Extras

    [ Extras Calculator §Menu§ Select function. Enter number (up to Alarm Clock 8 digits). The alarm will ring at the time set by you, even when the phone is — Select calculator func- switched off. tion. Setting Repeat procedure with Display options: alarm call §Change§...

  • Page 101: Currency Conv

    [ Extras Currency Conv Calculator functions Press right soft key §.§=§ Currency Conv §Menu§ repeatedly. You may calculate the exchange Retrieve a saved number from rates between three different cur- Ð calculator. rencies. Convert Enter the currency Any combination of calculations can If no currency has yet been entered, be carried out between the curren- press...

  • Page 102: Stopwatch

    [ Extras Stopwatch menu §Menu§ Stopwatch Select function. Open menu. §Options§ Stopwatch Save Record the time(s) mea- Two intermediate times can be sured and assign a name to recorded and saved. them. Reset Reset stopwatch. æ Stopwatch Stopwatch Display the stored times. List 00:00:00.000 View...

  • Page 103: Camera (Accessories)

    [ Extras Camera (Accessories) Picture A picture (especially in high resolu- Photos you have taken with the tion) requires a few seconds to be "QuickPic camera" (p. 127) may be processed. viewed, saved and sent immediately through the phone. The camera has Press.

  • Page 104: Camera Menu

    [ Extras Camera menu Additional information Toggle between reduced/full Open menu. §Options§ screen. Switch on display illumination with Use Flash Use flashlight (only when any number keys. camera is plugged in) If the memory is full or the camera is not Full Screen Switch to full screen mode.

  • Page 105: Voice Command

    [ Extras Voice command Voice command menu Highlight required entry. Functions can be started by a voice command. Up to 20 voice recordings can be saved in the phone for voice §Options§ Open menu. dialing or voice commands (not on Play Play back the recording SIM card!).

  • Page 106: Remote Synchronization

    The data can, for example, tions. be saved on a company computer Provider Select or set access profile or the Internet (e.g., (p. 80). www.my-siemens.com/ m56syncml). Home E.g., http:// www.my-siemens.com/ Syncronize m55syncml Computer is selected and §Sync§...

  • Page 107: Sim Services (Optional)

    [ Extras SIM services HTTP Depends on the service authent. (optional) provider, generally not required. Your service provider may offer spe- HTTP name: Enter user name. cial applications such as mobile banking, stock prices, etc. via the HTTP Enter password. passw.: SIM card.

  • Page 108: Fast Access Key

    Fast access key The left soft key and the number Businesscard........p. 32 keys 2 to 9 (speed dialing numbers) Calendar..........p. 90 can each be assigned an important Appointment ........p. 92 phone number or a function. The Tasks..........p. 94 phone number can then be dialed or Agenda..........p.

  • Page 109: Speed Dialing Keys

    Fast access key Press briefly. §Internet§ Press briefly (if §New SMS§ New SMS Scroll to application in the §Change§ assigned, for example). list. Scroll to application in the §Change§ • Assign a new application (e.g. list. SMS) to the soft key. Special case Phone •...

  • Page 110: File Manager

    Ñ File Manager Man-To organize your files, you can use Sub-folders: *.smo the file system like a PC file manager. archive *.smi Inbox: The file system assigns special fold- Incoming mail ers to different data types. Draft: §Menu§ Drafted messages KÑ...
  • Page 111 Ñ File Manager File system menu Open menu §Options§ Open Open folder. Move Place highlighted file or folder in temporary memory. Copy Copy highlighted file into temporary memory. Paste Transfer content of tempo- rary memory into current folder. Delete Delete current entry. Delete All Delete all entries.

  • Page 112: Send

    Send... The phone provides you with several methods for sending texts and data via different transmission routes. Access to these functions is available in the option menu of the relevant application. These menu items can vary depending on the application. Via SMS/vCard Send...

  • Page 113: Notes A-Z

    Notes A-Z Activate/deactivate tones Completing phone numbers in the Phonebook/Addressbook Hold down. Digits may be replaced by a "?" when phone numbers are entered in the In standby mode Phonebook/Addressbook: All audible signals (including the ring tone) can be switched off and on Hold down.
  • Page 114 Notes A-Z Control codes (DTMF) Copy protection Applications may be copy-protected. Send control code Applications protected in this way You can, for example, enter control may only be run on devices for codes (numbers) for remote access which they are intended. to an automatic answering machine while another connection exists.

  • Page 115: Highlighting Mode

    Notes A-Z Highlighting mode (Enhanced Messaging Service) With some applications (e.g. Addressbook) one or more entries in In addition to (formatted) texts, you a list can be highlighted, to carry out can also use this service to send a function jointly. •...

  • Page 116: International Dialing Codes

    Notes A-Z HTTP and JAR ¦ § (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) Three types of file are possible when Java™ is used: HTTP indicates the protocol which governs the transfer of data on the The JAD file (Java Descriptor) Internet. You can download applica- These files contain information tions and games (Games &...
  • Page 117 Reduces standby observe the relevant operating (min) time by instructions. Calling 30 -60 minutes Siemens, however, does not guaran- tee that downloaded and installed Light * 30 minutes Java applications will work perfectly Network 5 -10 minutes on your cell phone (p. 69).

  • Page 118: Phone Number Memo

    Notes A-Z Phone number memo SIM card problems You can use the keypad to enter a You have inserted your SIM card. phone number during a conversa- Nonetheless, the following message tion. The person to whom you are appears: speaking can hear these entries. Please insert your SIM card When the connection has ended you Please check whether the card has...

  • Page 119: Software Version

    Notes A-Z Software version WAP operation Display the software version for your Start with... phone in standby mode: Set which functions are to be shown # 0 6 # , then press §Info§. in the display after the Internet call. Two phone numbers Open browser menu.
  • Page 120 Notes A-Z Online (save): Change homepage The homepage address is entered in Add bookmark the WAP profiles (p. 66). The current WAP address is imported as a book- A WAP page must be shown in the mark. display (online or offline): Online (save): Open browser menu.

  • Page 121: Questions & Answers

    Questions & Answers ns & If you have any questions about using your phone, visit us at www.my-siemens.com/cus- tomercare anytime. As further help we have listed below some frequently asked questions and answers. Problem Possible causes Possible solution Phone cannot On/Off key not pressed long Press On/Off key for at least two seconds.
  • Page 122 Questions & Answers Problem Possible causes Possible solution No network connec- Weak signal. Move higher, to a window or an open space. tion. Outside GSM range. Check service provider's coverage area. Invalid SIM card. Complain to the service provider. New network not authorized. Try manual selection or select a different network (p.
  • Page 123 SIM card according to the instruc- tions. If the PUK (MASTER PIN) has been lost, please contact your service provider. Phone code error. Three wrong entries. Contact Siemens Service (p. 123). Service provider No authorization for this service. Contact your service provider. code error.

  • Page 124: Customer Care

    # 0 6 #, then §Info§) and, if applica- ble, your Siemens Service customer number. Qualified Siemens employees are waiting to offer you expert information about our products and installation. If repair work is necessary or you have a claim under warranty or guarantee you will receive rapid, reliable assistance from our Service Centers: Abu Dhabi .........0 26 42 38 00...
  • Page 125 Customer care Pakistan..........02 15 66 22 00 Paraguay ..........8 00 10 20 04 Philippines ........0 27 57 11 18 Poland..........08 01 30 00 30 Portugal ..........8 08 20 15 21 Qatar............04 32 20 10 Romania .........02 12 04 60 00 Russia..........8 80 02 00 10 10 Saudi Arabia ........0 22 26 00 43 Serbia ..........01 13 22 84 85...

  • Page 126: Specifications

    Specifications Exposure to radiofre- frequency signal, see the statement by the FDA at the end of this user quency signals guide. Your wireless handheld portable Technical data telephone is a low power radio trans- mitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radiofre- GSM class 4 (2 watt)

  • Page 127: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Your phone has been designed and The suggestions given above apply crafted with great care and attention equally to your phone, battery, ance and should also be treated with care. charger and all accessories. If any of The suggestions below will help you these parts are not working properly, to enjoy your phone for many years.

  • Page 128: Accessories

    Pic- Different carry solutions are available at tures can be viewed on the display and available at specialist shops or you can visit transmitted via MMS. the Siemens Mobile Store online: Original Siemens Accessories www.siemens.com/ mobilestore...

  • Page 129: Car Solutions

    Charger, a Headset PTT and a Y adapter. Car Kit Plus HKC-541 Handsfree kit with first-class digital call qual- ity and supreme ease of use. Includes all components needed for installation. The antenna set is available separately from spe- cialist shops. Original Siemens Accessories www.siemens.com/ mobilestore...

  • Page 130: U.s. Fda

    U.S. FDA been done to address these ques- tions, no clear picture of the biologi- cal effects of this type of radiation has emerged to date. Thus, the avail- able science does not allow us to The U.S. Food and Drug Admin- conclude that mobile phones are istration's (FDA) Center for absolutely safe, or that they are...
  • Page 131 U.S. FDA safety of mobile phones. This How much evidence is there that hand- held mobile phones might be harmful? research has resulted in two findings in particular that merit additional Briefly, there is not enough evidence study: to know for sure, either way; how- ever, research efforts are on-going.
  • Page 132 U.S. FDA National Cancer Institute is expected research recommendations and sci- to bear on the accuracy and repeat- entific oversight of new CTIA-funded ability of these results. research based on such recommen- dations. 2. Researchers conducted a large battery of laboratory tests to assess Two other studies of interest have the effects of exposure to mobile been reported recently in the litera-...
  • Page 133 U.S. FDA any low incident health problems among people with brain cancer associated with use of mobile with the use of mobile phones phones. FDA continues to work with among appropriately matched peo- all parties, including other federal ple without brain cancer. This is agencies and industry, to assure that called a case-control study.
  • Page 134 U.S. FDA • Design mobile phones in a way there are simple steps they can take that minimizes any RF exposure to to do so. For example, time is a key the user that is not necessary for factor in how much exposure a per- device function;...
  • Page 135 U.S. FDA Exposure to RF Fields from Cellular Hardell, L, Nasman, A, Pahlson, A, Hallquist, A and Mild, KH. Use of cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters”): telephones and the risk for brain tumors; a http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety. case-control study. Int. J. Oncol, 15: 113- •...

  • Page 136: Fcc/Industry Canada Notice

    FCC/Industry Canada Notice Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using a telephone in close proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC and Industry Canada can require you to stop using your telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you require assistance, please con- tact your local service facility.

  • Page 137: Ten Driving Safety Tips

    Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if Your Siemens wireless phone gives they are available to you. you the power to communicate by Position your phone within easy reach.
  • Page 138 Ten Driving Safety Tips Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. Use your phone to help others in emer- gencies. If possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into Your wireless phone provides you a traffic. Try to plan your calls before perfect opportunity to be a "good you begin your trip, or attempt to Samaritan"...

  • Page 139: Intellectual Property

    All Intellectual Property, as defined nished by Siemens, nor will Siemens below, which is owned by or other- have any liability for the use of ancil- wise the property of Siemens Infor-...

  • Page 140: Battery Quality Statement

    Please buy only Siemens original batteries.

  • Page 141: Index

    Index Birthday Addressbook ......38 A/c limit........43 Calendar .........98 Accessories....... 127 Bookmarks (WAP)......64 Addressbook Browser, WAP......65 Dial entry ........ 39 Business card ......32 New entry....... 37 Read entry ......38 Agenda........91 Calculator ........99 Alarm ......... 94 Calculator functions ....99 Alarm clock.........
  • Page 142 CSD ........113, 114 Fax/data mode ......81 Data ........80 File system........109 Currency converter ....100 Filter Customer service, Siemens ..123 Addressbook entries ....39 Incoming calls ......73 Data exchange (settings) .... 79 Flashlight........102 Data objects ......111 Folder (file system) ....110 Date format ........
  • Page 143 Index Message memory......116 Microphone on/off ......27 Identity number (IMEI)....78 Minute beep .......73 Illumination (display) ....71 Missed appointments ....96 IMEI number....... 78 Missed calls (call list) ....42 Inbox E-mail ........57 Lists ........53 MMS........53 Profile ........60 SMS ........47 Receiving ........52 Index (file system) ....
  • Page 144 Second phone number ....84 Special characters .......28 Security ........ 20, 82 Speech time (battery)....116 Service center (SMS)....59 Speed dialing keys.....108 Service numbers, Siemens ..123 Standard values ......77 Service tones ......74 Standby mode......17 Set ring tone....... 72...
  • Page 145 Index Standby time ......116 Start animation......71 Start menu (WAP) ....... 64 Browser........65 Stopwatch ........ 101 Operating tips .......118 Surf & Fun ........64 Parameters ......66 Switch off phone Warning tones ......74 Automatic....... 78 Manually......... 16 Switch on ........16 Switch on animation....

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