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You have just purchased a SAGEM phone, we congratulate you; it is recommended that you read this handbook carefully in order to use your phone efficiently and in the best conditions. Your phone can be used internationally in the various networks (GSM 900 MHz and DCS 1800 MHz, depending on model) depending on the roaming arrangements with your operator.
Contents Menus............................8 Your phone package - Accessories ................... 9 Description ..........................10 Navigation principles......................... 12 Initial screen ..........................13 Activating your phone ....................... 14 Information on the SIM card......................... 14 Installing the SIM card and the battery ....................15 Getting started .............................
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Sending a vCard ..........................25 Receiving a vCard ..........................25 Messages ............................ 26 Compose SMS............................. 26 Compose MMS ............................ 29 Receiving messages..........................30 Outbox ..............................30 Sentbox..............................30 Calling voice mail..........................30 Sending options ........................... 31 Memory..............................31 Local information ..........................32 Mailing lists ............................
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Applications..........................42 ToDo ..............................42 ToDo actions menu ......................... 42 Sending a vCal............................. 43 Receiving a vCal ..........................43 Exchange of data with a PC......................... 43 Calculator............................. 44 Converter ............................. 44 Alarm..............................45 Timer..............................45 Organizer ............................ 46 Calendar menu ............................ 46 Sending a vCal.............................
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Calls..............................51 Call forward ............................. 51 View last calls ..........................52 Counters ............................52 Display number ..........................52 Call waiting............................53 Automatic redial ..........................53 Blacklist ............................53 Voicemail ............................53 ALS ..............................53 Security..............................54 Keypad locking..........................54 PIN number ............................. 54 PIN2 number ...........................
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Technical features........................60 Conformance Document ......................61 Care and safety information...................... 62 SAR..............................62 Advice for limiting exposure to radiofrequency (RF) fields..............62 Safety..............................63 Warranty............................65 End User Licence Agreement (EULA), for the software ............69 Java™............................73 Troubleshooting......................... 78 Customer care ..........................
Menus Games Phonebook Local info. Call Voice Mail Contacts menu Mailing lists Settings Camera Applications Sounds Services Display Multimedia ToDo Camera My Pictures Calculator Languages My Sounds Converter Calls Memory Alarm Security Help Timer Networks Organizer Shortcuts Messages Date / Time See month Compose Active slide...
3 - Battery 4 - User guide Accessories We advise you the use of SAGEM brand accessories for an optimal operating of your phone and of your accessories. You can also find (as an option) or order the following accessories: Pedestrian kit...
Description Hold down: Switch on/off In a call context: Reject a call - hang up In menus: Return to initial screen Long press: Activate/Deactivate hands-free mode In call context: Call - receiving a call Right key: In initial screen: Access to certain functions (shortcuts) In menus: Access to the selection shown on screen in the tab (*) Left key: In initial screen: Access to certain functions (shortcuts)
Navigation principles These basic principles bring a great intuitiveness to your phone. Validate by pressing the key or the OK key. Cancel by pressing the key. The thumbnails at the bottom of the screen refer to the keys. In the menus, a title bar reminds you of the previous level. navigation keys are used to navigate from one menu to another within the same menu structure.
Initial screen The initial screen contains the following information: 1 - The title bar icons: Battery Calls forwarded Call (establishing the call) Call (hands free) Message (reception of a message, message memory full) FAX communication DATA communication Silent mode Message in answering machine WAP (@) communication GPRS Roaming...
Activating your phone Information on the SIM card To use your phone, you need a card called SIM card. It contains personal information that you can modify: Secret codes (PIN(s): Personal Identification Numbers), these codes allow you to protect access to your SIM card and phone. Phonebook, Messages, How special services work.
Installing the SIM card and the battery The SIM card is inserted under the phone's battery. Ensure that the phone is switched off and the charger disconnected. Turn the phone back and press lock button to unblock cover. Remove the back cover. Take out battery if already installed.
Getting started When you switch on your phone for the first time, you must configure it with various settings that will remain by default until you choose to modify them (depending on model). After entering your PIN code and the date and time, make your choice for the following settings: time zone, daylight savings, skin, wallpaper, screensaver, ring tone, volume, vibrate and voicemail number.
Setting time and date When you use your phone for the first time, you need to set the date and time. In due course, when the battery is completely discharged, or if it has been removed, you will be prompted systematically to confirm date and time.
First call Dial the number of your correspondent. Press the key. During the call, the call in progress icon flashes on screen and tones may indicate the establishment of the call. Once communication has been established, the call icon stops flashing. You can adjust the sound level (volume) using the keys.
Using your phone Increase the efficiency of your phone Don't press the keys when not necessary: each keypress activates the backlight, and uses much power. Don't obstruct the antenna with your fingers. Hands-free mode During a call, press and hold the key to switch into hands-free mode.
Charging the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. A new battery must be charged for 4 hours at least before being used for the first time. It reaches its optimum capacity after a few cycles of use. When your battery has been discharged, the phone displays the state (empty battery icon flashes).
Phonebook The phonebook allows you to store numbers that you call regularly. These numbers can be stored in the SIM card or in the phone. To store a contact in the phone memory, the following fields can be filled: last name, first name, numbers, E-mail, URL, address, company, comments, ringtone, photo. The fields coloured with red are mandatory.
Storing a new contact Depending on the location where you want to store a new contact, select Add phone contact to store it in the phone memory or Add SIM contact to store it in the SIM card memory or in the Fixed Dialling (Fixed Dialling is available depending on PIN number 2 options of your SIM card).
Memory Select Memory and validate. Select SIM or Phone and validate. Phone: the screen displays the amount of memory used. The memory capacity is shared between the phonebook and various other features. If you lack memory, check if you can free some space from another feature. SIM: available memory only for contacts.
Memory (See page 24). Mailing lists (See page 23). Calling a contact Several ways: Select a contact. Press the key to start the call. Select a contact, press the OK key, his number is displayed, press [Call] to start the call. Direct call from the initial screen: type the number with which the contact was saved then (example : 21 ) or the...
Messages From this menu, you are able to send SMS and MMS. MMS is a Multimedia Message Service, which allows you to enclose audio files, images and others rich contents to your messages; these messages can even be composed of several slides. MMS are differently invoiced than SMS are.
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The Easy Message T9™ mode helps you to easily write your short messages. Using T9 Mode Press once the key corresponding to the letter chosen and compose the word by continuing to press the keys corresponding to the various letters without paying attention to the display: the word is highlighted. If you agree on the word proposed on the screen, press the 0 key to validate it (the 0 key inserts a space), and go on writing the next word.
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In the input screen, the key is used to access other input options. Input modes Editor mode: The ABC mode is used to write words that do not exist in the When composing a message: dictionary. To get a particular character, please press the corresponding key The navigation keys assume the several times: the characters will scroll down on your screen.
Compose MMS On the Messages menu, please choose the Compose menu and validate. Select the MMS option. When the text has been entered, [Options] is used to access the functions offered: Insert to insert multimedia objects such as images, animations and sounds into your message. ABC mode (see page 28) 123 mode (see page 28) T9 options (see page 27)
Receiving messages When you receive a message, the phone plays the ring tone that you selected, and the message icon comes on the screen of your phone. If you do not read the messages, this icon remains displayed on the screen. When it flashes, the memory is full. Receiving icons, backgrounds or tunes can take several seconds.
Sending options Several sending options are offered. On the Messages menu, please choose Options and [Select]. Choose one of the options given: SMS or MMS. The SMS sending options are: message centre number, store sent message, acknowledgment, reply given, period of validity, message format.
Local information This menu is used to activate reception of local information broadcast by the network. You can choose whether you want to receive this information or not (please contact your network provider). On the Messages menu, please select the Local info. menu and [Select]. Mailing lists On the Messages menu, please choose the Mailing lists menu and [Select].
Inbox Received messages are stored in the SIM card or in the phone until you choose to delete them. On the Messages menu, please choose the Inbox menu and [Select]. Each message shows the presence of any attachments, the time and date the message was received and its size. Messages are listed in chronological order, the latest one being displayed first.
Camera This menu allows you to take photos and use them for different purposes. For instance, you can send them to another phone or an Internet address, store them, use them as wallpapers or screen savers… Take and send a photo Before taking a picture, some features need to be set.
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The options are: Send by MMS: allows you to send the photo by MMS (see the Messages menu). Sending a photo in high resolution format may be more expensive than in mobile format. For more information, contact your operator. New...: allows you to take a new photo, Editor: various options to modify a photo (see chapter Multimedia/Pictures).
Multimedia This menu gives you easy access to your favourite photos, pictures and sounds. Pictures This menu gives you access to your pictures. On the Multimedia menu, please select the Pictures menu and [Select]. The pictures stored are displayed on the screen. Please, use the keys to select one of them.
Use as: allows you to use the picture as a wallpaper or screen saver. Rename: allows you to rename a picture. Properties: properties of the picture selected. Delete: allows you to delete a picture. The Pictures menu allows you to delete all the pictures or to take a new photo. Sounds This menu gives you access to the sounds you have downloaded or recorded.
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol): a protocol that translates the Internet language into WML and HTML languages that can be read by a phone. The WAP function allows you to log onto certain Internet sites. You can log onto sites that allow you to download ringtones, icons, animated screensavers, JavaTM applications to your phone. The WAP Menu The WAP navigator is under licence: The Services menu, a dropdown menu, can be accessed at all times when...
Advanced…: choose one of the following advanced settings Settings Show URL Disconnect Circuit prompt (if user wants to confirm each logon) Security (is used to access information on making WAP connections secure). Delete Cookies View Title Region About…: information on the browser. Exit: returns to the phone's home page.
GPRS parameters: Login Password IP address of WAP gateway Port type (secure or insecure) APN: if no APN has been defined, press [Options] then the APN menu. Select or add an APN. Once all the settings have been entered, you can activate the chosen access provider. Select him from the list. Validate your choice.
Games The games being designed by Java™, many compatible games can be downloaded in your phone. Some games are already installed but you can install others. The More games menu allows you to download games connecting on a remote server. Depending on the operator, the connection URL may not be present.
Applications The Java™ function allows you to download applications and utilities in your phone. Downloading is done through the WAP function. Please go to the Applications menu to use the applications already installed or install others. ToDo This menu allows you to add ToDo’s, access category-based Todo management and delete all the ToDo’s. On the Applications menu, please select ToDo then the ToDo menu and press [Options].
Sending a vCal You can send a vCal from each Todo task. Yet, this function is available only on certain models of phone. You can send vCals to another phone using MMS depending on your phone and the recipient’s phone. On the task list (Todo main menu), please select a task and in the Todo task actions menu list select Send.
Calculator This menu allows you to use your phone as a calculator. On the Applications menu, please select the Calculator menu and [OK]. You can use the calculator thanks to the following keys: Up key: Add Down key: Subtract Right key: Multiply Left key: Divide Left key: Equals or convert Right programmable key: Delete...
Alarm The alarm works even when the phone is switched off. This menu allows you to set and activate the alarm. On the Applications menu, please select the Alarm menu and [OK]. Activate or Deactivate the alarm and validate. Set the wake-up time by entering the numbers directly or using the keys and validate.
Organizer This menu gives you access to your diary and get to a day, week, month or specific date. It lets you add events, access the global actions for all the events and manage them by event category. Calendar menu This menu lets you add events, manage events by category, see the available memory and delete all the events.
Sending a vCal You can send a vCal from each diary event. Yet, this function is available only on certain models of phone. You can send vCals to another phone using MMS depending on your phone and the recipient’s phone. On the See today list, please select an event and in theTodo event actions menu list, select Send.
Settings This menu allows you to set your phone. Sounds This menu allows you to customize the ring tones on your phone and to activate beep and vibrate modes. Volume and ring tone This menu allows you to allocate a ring tone to each type of event. On the Sounds menu, please select the Ring tones menu and [Select].
Beeps This menu allows you to activate a beep for each type of event. On the Sounds menu, please select the Beeps menu and [Select]. Select the type of beep you want to allocate from the proposed choices (Keypad beeps, Network beep or Battery beep) and validate.
Wallpaper This menu allows you to display the background picture you want on your phone. On the Display menu, please select the Wallpaper menu and [Select]. Select the wallpaper and [View]. The picture appears in the background of the screen. Press [OK] to validate this choice, or [Back] to go back to choice.
Camera This menu allows you to set the camera features of your phone. On the Settings menu, please select the Camera menu and [Select]. Timer: this menu enables you to take a photo with a 5, 10 or 15 second time delay. During preview of the photo, activate the delayed exposure by pressing [Timer].
View last calls This menu allows you to access the list of last numbers used. On the Calls menu, please select the View last calls menu and [Select]. For every phone call are displayed on the screen: its characteristics (shown with an icon), the time (or date), its duration.
Call waiting During a call, you may be informed that a caller is trying to reach you: you hear a special tone. The caller's identity is displayed on the screen (name or number). (Operator-dependent service) On the Calls menu, please select the Call waiting menu and [Select]. You can activate, deactivate, or consult the status of the call waiting service in order to check if it is active or not.
Security This menu allows you to configure your phone's security settings. Keypad locking This menu allows you to lock the keypad to avoid unwanted key presses. There are two options to lock the keypad: either immediate locking: from the initial screen, press (long press);...
Phone code The Phone code menu allows you to activate the phone code so that it is requested and checked whenever the phone is switched on if a different SIM card is used. This code is automatically linked to the SIM card installed when the phone is activated, for example to protect the phone if stolen.
Call barring Call barring can be applied to ALL calls (incoming and outgoing), to all incoming calls when you are away from your home country (if roaming available). This menu allows you to block the sending or reception of certain calls. Before you can use this service, a password will be provided by your operator when you take out your subscription.
Networks This menu allows you to configure network preferences. On the Settings menu, please select the Networks menu and [Select]. Choose Preferred to view all the pre-registered networks. Choose Selection to activate (automatically or manually) one of the networks accessible in the area in which your are located. Choose GPRS to select the way you want to be attached on the GPRS network: always, or only when needed (when launching a data connection).
Display This menu allows you to select the date and time display type. On the Date / Time menu, please select Display and [Select]. In the list that appears, select the desired display type between: Analog, Digital, None, by using the keys and validate.
Connectivity You can also connect it to your computer in order to receive data or fax through GSM or GPRS network (depending on subscription): configure the connection parameters of your computer using the Wellphone CD supplied as an accessory. Serial Speed On the Connectivity menu, please select the Serial Speed menu and [Select].
Technical features Weight: 85 g Size: 85 x 42 x 23 mm Original battery: Lithium ion 700 mAh Battery life calls/standby: > 3 h/240 h (see page 20 how to increase the efficiency of your phone) Multimedia objects supported: Audio formats: iMelody, Midi, wave, amr Graphic formats: wbmp, bmp, png, gif, animated gif, jpeg Size of memory available for messages: 100 SMS/EMS...
Care and safety information THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health.
Safety Never attempt to disassemble your phone. You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. As a general rule, always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.
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Hospitals Always make sure that your phone is switched off in hospitals when so instructed by warning signs or by medical staff. Road safety Do not use your phone when driving. In order to give your full attention to driving, stop and park safely before making a call. You must comply with any current legislation.
(2) the impact on the operation of the phone and (3) damages resulting from receiving the said downloaded data or loss of said data. In addition, Sagem Communication states that a failure caused by receiving downloaded data that do not comply with the specifications set by Sagem Communication is excluded from the warranty.
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1641 and subsequent of the French civil code. All faulty phones under warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge at Sagem Communication's option (with the exclusion of repair of any other damage), once it has been specified that the work required for the application of the warranty...
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Sagem Communication may decide, at its option, to repair the phone with new or reconditioned parts, replace the phone with a new phone or, in any dispute, a phone in good working condition. During its work Sagem Communication reserves the facility to make, where necessary, any technical modifications to the phone where these modifications doe not adversely affect its initial purpose.
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SIM operator key done without the agreement of the original operator. In the cases of warranty exclusion and of expiry of the warranty period, Sagem Communication shall draw up an estimate to be given to the customer for acceptance before any call-out. The repair and carriage costs (there and back) given in the accepted estimate will be charged to the customer.
SAGEM itself or licensed third party Software suppliers ("SOFTWARE COMPANIES") to SAGEM with the rights to sub-license it to the purchaser of the device. Those installed software products whatever their company of origin, and wherever the name of the company of origin is indicated of not in the DEVICE documentation, as well as associated media, printed materials, and "online"...
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"applets," incorporated into the SOFTWARE), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE, are owned by SAGEM or the SOFTWARE SUPPLIERS. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the SOFTWARE is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties.
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Neither SAGEM nor its suppliers shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech and handwriting recognition processes.
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Internet-based services components of the SOFTWARE after the date you obtain your initial copy of the SOFTWARE ("Supplemental Components"). If SAGEM provides or makes available to you Supplemental Components and no other EULA terms are provided along with the Supplemental Components, then the terms of this EULA shall apply.
Java™ You are the owner of a SAGEM mobile phone which gives you the ability to download applications and games to be executed on your phone thanks to the built-in Java™ engine. However, receiving applications from everywhere implies some basic knowledge of the possible effects of such download.
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Local connectivity (IrDA or serial interfaces use by the MIDlet) Messaging receive (SMS,SMS-CB interception by a MIDlet) Messaging sending (SMS sending by a MIDlet) Read User data (Subscriber identity, Phonebook, Agenda read access from a MIDlet) Write User data (New phonebook or agenda entry) Multimedia recording (ability to control camera or microphone from a MIDlet) According to the security status of an installed MIDlet (see below), each of these security groups has one among 5 possible authorizations levels (listed from the more restrictive to the more permissive):...
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You can proceed by selecting "Ok" button. The menu displayed allows you to increase or decrease permissions currently applied to the current MIDlet for each of the security groups. When you set a more permissive authorization to a security group than the current value, mobile phone asks you to confirm your increased risk exposure.
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Downloading a MIDlet (Java™ game or application) MIDlets are easily downloaded in the mobile phone through the Games or Applications menus or through the WAP browser. In almost all cases, you will first receive a JAD file which will be displayed on the screen. Much care must be given in examining the content of the file as explained further.
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YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY APPLICATIONS INCLUDING JAVA APPLICATIONS OR GAMES IS DONE UNDER YOUR EXCLUSIVE RESPONSIBILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAGEM COMMUNICATION, YOUR NETWORK SERVICE PROVIDER OR THEIR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST...
Troubleshooting ROBLEM ITUATION CTIONS It is impossible to switch Remove and replace the battery. the phone on If you still cannot switch the phone on, charge the battery: Put it on charge for at least 15 minutes before switching it back on again. Check if the battery icon is scrolling up and down.
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ROBLEM ITUATION CTIONS SIM BLOCKED If a wrong PIN number is entered three times in succession, your SIM card is blocked. You must then: Enter « **05* ». Enter the PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code provided by your operator, and validate. Enter your PIN number and validate.
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ROBLEM ITUATION CTIONS No receiving calls Try to make a call in order to check that the phone and the networks are operational. Check and deactivate the permanent call forwarding (permanent call forwarding icon displayed on the screen). Check and deactivate the incoming calls restriction when necessary. If the problem persists, please contact your Technical Helpdesk.
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ROBLEM ITUATION CTIONS How do I switch to silent mode? Hold the key down unless ring tone sounds, when a short touch is enough. How do I activate zoom? Can be activated only in SMS, MMS and WAP screens; hold down the key.
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ROBLEM ITUATION CTIONS How can I increase the efficiency of The most efficient actions are as follows: my phone? Please keep your phone safely in order to avoid pressing the keys unnecessarily: every time a key is pressed the screen lights up. You can deactivate the screensaver or select the activation time to be more than every 300 s (the screensaver uses processing power).
Index Contact 23, 35 Add contact Accessories Call Activating your phone Delete Alarm Display contact Anonymous mode Mailing list Modify Contacts Backlight Contacts menu Battery Memory Charging the battery New contact Installing the battery Using the phonebook Beeps Converter Cost Currencies Calculator Customer care...
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Getting started Navigation principles GPRS 39, 40, 48 Networks 39, 40 Operator Hands-free Operator logo Help 12, 59 Phone code Icon Photo 34, 36, 51 Initial screen Picture 34, 36 Input modes PIN number IP address PIN2 number Keypad locking Recorder Ring tones Languages...
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Timer ToDo Troubleshooting 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 vCal 43, 47 vCard Vibrate Voicemail Volume Wallpaper 38, 39, 40, 48 Configuring WAP parameters Downloading objects Services menu 38, 48 WAP logging off WAP logging on WAP settings Warranty Your phone package Index...
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