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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 or PCS 1900 MHz, depending on model) depending on the roaming arrangements with your operator.
Contents Menus............................8 Your phone package - Accessories ................... 9 Description ..........................10 Icons ..............................12 Navigation principles......................... 13 Activating your phone ....................... 14 Information on the SIM card......................... 14 Installing the SIM card and the battery ....................15 Getting started ............................. 15 PIN number............................
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Display ..............................22 Wallpaper ............................22 Screensaver ............................ 23 Operator logo ..........................23 Energy saving ..........................23 Camera ..............................24 Calls..............................24 Call forward ............................. 24 View last calls ..........................24 Counters ............................25 Display numbers ..........................25 Call waiting............................25 Automatic redial ..........................
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Help..............................31 Active slide............................32 Java Applis™..........................33 Accessories ..........................34 Organizer ............................. 34 Calendar menu..........................34 ToDo ..............................35 Exchange of data with a PC......................... 35 Calculator............................. 36 Converter ............................. 37 Alarm..............................38 Timer..............................38 Phonebook..........................39 Using the phonebook ........................... 39 Storing a new contact ..........................
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Camera ............................43 Take and send a photo ........................43 i-mode™ ............................45 i-mode™ services ..........................45 Customizing your phone ........................45 Games and Java Applis™ ........................45 Access to i-mode™ functions ......................45 Messages ............................ 46 SMS ..............................46 Compose a SMS ..........................
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Warranty............................59 End User Licence Agreement (EULA), for the software ............63 Java™............................67 Troubleshooting......................... 71 Index............................75 Contents...
Menus Settings Phonebook Sounds Camera Profiles Display i-mode Camera Calls Messages Languages Security i-mail Networks Local info. Date / Time Connectivity Multimedia Help My Pictures Active slide My Sounds Java Applis™ Memory Help Accessories Organizer ToDo Calculator Converter Alarm Timer Menus...
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 ™ In i-mode function: access to a contextual menu when the green key appears on the screen with the M letter In the initial screen: press briefly: direct access to the i-mode™...
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Hold down: In initial screen: Silent mode In call reception mode: Short press stops ring tone In ring tone setting mode: Activate/deactivate ring tone (*) In this manual, when a function is chosen by pressing on this key, square brackets are used (e.g.: [Save]). Mirror Camera Description...
Icons Battery Calls forwarded Call (establishing the call) Call (hands free) Receiving SMS Full SMS inbox e-mail available on server Receiving e-mail Full e-mail inbox FAX communication DATA communication Silent mode Message in voicemail GPRS network available Connection to the i-mode™ service i-mode™, transmissions with the server in progress i-mode™...
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 among the different options proposed in a menu.
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.
PIN number This is your SIM's secret code. If access to the SIM card is protected, the device prompts you to enter the PIN number: Enter the code between 4 and 8 digits given to you when the SIM card was issued. These digits do not appear on the screen for security reasons.
Network From now on the phone hunts for a network on which it can make calls. If it finds one, it displays the name of the network on the screen. You are then ready to send or receive a call. If the network icon appears, calls are possible on your operator's network.
Receiving a call When you receive a call, the number of your correspondent is displayed when it is presented by the network. Press the key or the key to answer, and speak. To refuse the call, press the key or the key.
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. 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.
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To recharge the battery: Connect the charger to a socket. Plug the end of the cable into the bottom connector of the phone. The phone is then charging up. The battery icon is scrolling up and down to indicate that it is charging. When the battery is fully charged, the charging stops on its own.
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 (Slide beep, Keypad beep, Network beep or Battery beep) and validate.
Screensaver This menu allows you to display an animation when the phone is in standby mode. On the Display menu, please select the Screensaver menu and [Select]. Select one of the screensavers given and [View]. The chosen screensaver appears on the screen, validate it. Note: the Slide Show option allows you to display a wallpaper scrolling different pictures in a random way.
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 on [Timer].
Counters This menu allows you to consult the duration of the up calls. It can also be used to check the volume of data exchanged in GPRS. On the Calls menu, please select the Counters menu and [Select]. Select one of the options given. Display numbers This menu allows you to modify the status of the display number function.
Blacklist The blacklist is used to limit failures on automatic calls (calls generated by the automatic redial function or by applications: data, fax for example). On the Calls menu, please select the Blacklist menu and [Select]. When several automatic calls failed with a number (number busy or unknown), this number is put in the blacklist and no automatic call will be done with this number any more until you delete it from the blacklist.
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. On the Security menu, please select the Keypad locking menu and [Select]. There are two options to lock the keypad: either immediate locking: from the initial screen, press (long press);...
PIN2 number You have a second PIN number to allow you to access certain functions*. * These functions may or may not be available depending on your SIM card. Proceed as above in order to activate, deactivate or modify PIN2 number of your phone. 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.
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 Network type to select your network: GSM-DCS or PCS (depending on model).
Time zone This menu allows you to change time in relation to the GMT time. On the Date / Time menu, please select Time zone and [Select]. Choose the time of the country desired by calculating the time from the GMT time. Summer time This menu allows you to set your phone to the summer/winter time.
Active slide By default, calls are answered by opening the slide and you will just need to close it to hang up. On the Settings menu, please select the Active slide menu and [Select]. This menu allows you to modify these settings: On Opening: this menu enables you to activate or not the option of taking the call by opening the slide.
Java Applis™ You can download in your phone applications and games being designed by Java™. Your phone has games already installed. You can download more games and Java™ applis through i-mode™ sites. Java Applis™...
Accessories 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.
ToDo On the Accessories menu, please select ToDo and press [Options]. Select one of the actions in the list with the keys and validate. Add Written/Vocal ToDo: allows you to add ToDo of the text or voice type. Fill in the different items. Save the ToDo. Categories: allows you to see the different ToDo categories, assign a specific ring tone to each individual ToDo, know the number of ToDo’s in each category and see them.
Calculator This menu allows you to use your phone as a calculator. On the Accessories menu, please select the Calculator menu and [OK]. You can use the calculator thanks to the following keys: Up key: Down key: Subtract Right key: Multiply Left key: Divide Left key:...
Converter This menu allows you to convert one currency to another. On the Accessories menu, please select the Converter menu and [OK]. Enter a value and press the key to convert from one currency to another, or the key to convert back. Pressing [Options] allows you to use the following options: Goto Calculator This option allows you to use immediately the value converted in the calculator.
Alarm This menu allows you to set and activate the alarm. On the Accessories 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.
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, email, URL, address, company, comments, ringtone, photo.
Storing a new contact In the list of options, first select the location where you want to store a new contact (Go to SIM list or Go to Phone list). Adding a contact in the SIM card memory Select Add SIM contact and press the OK key. Select SIM card or Fixed directory and press the OK key.
My numbers You can create the entries corresponding to your own numbers in order to consult them when necessary. Select My numbers and validate. Enter the different details and validate. Options from a contact saved Displaying a contact Select a contact from the list using the keys and press the OK key.
Sending a vCard It is possible to send a vCard from each contact stored in the phonebook. vCards can be sent to another phone supporting vCard. On a contact in the phonebook, please select the Send by i-mail option menu item. If the vCard is sent successfully, an information message is displayed.
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 i-mail: allows you to send the photo by e-mail (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: •...
i-mode™ Your phone allows you to have access to i-mode™ services. You can send and receive e-mails with attached objects, display on line the i-mode™ portal sites, or download objects (ringtones, pictures, games and Java Applis™). The "nearby" services allow you to get information according to the place you are (restaurants, cinema, petrol stations, etc.). i-mode™...
Messages Compose a SMS On the Messages menu, please select SMS then Compose and validate. The language used is the one selected on the display of the phone (if the language selected is not compatible with the Easy Message T9™, the English language will be automatically selected). When typing a text, a counter showing the number of characters deducted is displayed at the top of the screen (depending on model).
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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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Input modes In the input screen, the key is used to access other input options. The ABC When composing a message: Mode is used to write words that do not exist in the dictionary. To get a particular The navigation keys assume the character, please press the corresponding key several times: the characters will following functions: scroll down on your screen.
Receiving a SMS Received SMSs are stored in the SIM card (indicated by the icon) or in the phone memory (indicated by the icon) until you decide to delete them. When you receive a SMS, there is an audible signal (selected in the Settings/Sounds/Ringtones) menu and the message icon is displayed on the screen of your phone.
Options This menu allows you: to select the storing of all the messages sent, in the inbox, to type or modify the Message centre number, to select different send options (see page 46). Memory To know how much memory is available for saving messages. In the Messages menu, select SMS and then Memory.
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]. Messages...
Multimedia This menu gives you easy access to your favourite photos, pictures and sounds. My Pictures This menu gives you access to your pictures. On the Multimedia menu, please select the My Pictures menu and [Select]. The pictures stored are displayed on the screen. Please, use the keys to select one of them.
My Sounds This menu gives you access to your sounds. In the Multimedia menu, select the My Sounds menu. The names of the sounds stored in the memory are displayed on the screen. Use the keys to select a sound. Press OK to listen to the sound.
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 19 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...
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.
Advice for limiting exposure to radiofrequency (RF) fields For individuals concerned about limiting their exposure to RF fields, the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the following advice: Precautionary measures: Present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile phones.
Electronic medical equipment Your phone is a radio transmitter which may interfere with electronic medical equipment or implants, such as hearing aids, pacemakers, insulin pumps, etc. It is recommended that a minimum separation of 15 cm be maintained between the phone and an implant.
(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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The information or operating elements and the contents of files will not be re-installed in any case in the event of loss. 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.
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(shock, lightning, fire, vandalism, malice, water damage of any type, contact with various liquids or any harmful agent, unsuitable electric current...), to modifications of the phone made without the written consent of Sagem Communication, to a servicing fault, as described in the documentation supplied with the phone, to lack of supervision or care, to poor...
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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 i-mode™ mobile phone that allows you to download DoJa™ applications and games that can run on your phone thanks to the built-in, i-mode-compatible Java™ engine. However, the ability to receive applications from anywhere requires you to have some basic knowledge of the possible effects of such downloads.
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You are responsible for any changes made to the security configuration. Under no circumstance can Sagem Communication and/or your network provider be held liable for any damage resulting from such changes to the security settings. Be aware that depending on your operator's billing policy, you may be billed for the airtime used when downloading applications.
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Security considerations Java™ is an effective way of offering powerful applications on mobile phones. It allows a mobile phone's integrated features to be used via applications or games downloaded "over the air" (multimedia playback, network access…). Your phone is equipped with a sophisticated access control system in order to protect your data and airtime. The access control system comprises 2 security subsystems: Network access (GPRS/GSM communications, HTTP/Web connections…) Automatic startup (activation of the application at predefined intervals)
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YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE ENTIRELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY APPLICATIONS YOU DOWNLOAD, INCLUDING JAVA™ APPLICATIONS OR GAMES. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAGEM COMMUNICATION, YOUR NETWORK PROVIDER OR THEIR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF EARNINGS OR FOR THE COST...
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 delete the icon If you have received a voice mail, please call your voice mailbox and follow the that appears on the screen? instructions given. How do I delete the answer phone that This answer phone means that you have received a voice mail: please call your appears on the screen? voice mailbox and listen to it.
Index Contact 40, 44 Add contact Accessories Call Activating your phone Delete Alarm Display contact Anonymous mode Mailing list Modify Converter Backlight Cost Battery Currencies Charging the battery Installing the battery Beeps Date / Time Display Calculator Calendar Energy saving Call barring Calls (menu) Automatic redial...
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Organizer Icons i-mail Phone code i-mode Phonebook Infos locales Contacts menu Input modes Memory New contact Using the phonebook Java Applis™ Photo 24, 43 Picture 43, 52 PIN number Keypad locking PIN2 number Profiles Languages Local information Recorder Ring tones Memory 50, 53 Menus...
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