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  • Page 1 User’s Guide CDM-8615...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WELCOME TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE .........5 Thank you for choosing the up-to-date CDM-8615, our new INSIDE THE PACKAGE ..................6 HANDSET DESCRIPTION.................7 model, developed by top researchers to support the THE FUNCTION KEYS.....................8 DISPLAY INDICATORS ...................9...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM.........................75 ERASE GROUP ....................41 SET MODE......................75 SPEED DIAL ......................42 NAM SETTING ....................75 MSG. GROUP ......................43 PRL ID.........................76 ADD NEW MSG. GROUP ...................43 ERI BANNER.......................76 CHANGE MSG. GROUP NAME................43 PHONE INFO......................77 SEND TEXT MSG. GROUP .................44 S/W VERSION.....................77 ERASE MSG.
  • Page 4 DRIVING SAFETY ....................117 ELECTRONIC DEVICES ..................118 Chapter 8 OTHER SAFETY GUIDELINES ................119 This chapter provides important information about using the PRECAUTIONS ....................120 CDM-8615 including: SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FCC RF EXPOSURE ........121 CAUTIONS......................121 SAR INFORMATION..................122 FDA CONSUMER UPDATE ................124 INSIDE THE PACKAGE PROTECT YOUR WARRANTY ..............128...

  • Page 5: Inside The Package

    This phone is a CDMA2000 1X digital (800 MHz CDMA, 1900 MHz If any are missing or different, immediately contact the retailer PCS) phone with web browsing capabilities. The CDM-8615 weighs where you purchased the phone. 3.7oz. And the dimensions are 1.83” x 4.48” x 0.97”.

  • Page 6: The Function Keys

    HANDSET DESCRIPTION HANDSET DESCRIPTION Display Indicators DISPLAY INDICATORS See page 9 for a list of icons. Signal Strength - Current signal strength: the Text & Graphic area more lines, the stronger the signal. Roaming Soft Key Indications Phone is out of home area. Shows the functions currently assigned to each soft key and Service Indicator...

  • Page 7: Battery Usage

    HANDSET DESCRIPTION BATTERY USAGE Dormant BATTERY INSTALLATION Indicates your phone is in a dormant state during a data call. Your phone goes to Dormant mode Place the battery on the back of the handset when you have no had any activity on a page for some time - your connection is still active and now and slide into place.

  • Page 8: Battery Charging

    BATTERY USAGE BATTERY USAGE PCS AND 1X BATTERY TIMES BATTERY CHARGING The operating time is subject to your handset usage and configuration. POWER CONNECTION Battery Capacity Plug the AC Charger into a standard outlet. STD 1000 mAh 200m 190m Plug the other end of the AC Charger into the EXT 1700 mAh 330m 310m...

  • Page 9: Battery Handling Information

    BATTERY HANDLING INFORMATION Only use the battery and charger approved by the manufacturer. Only use the battery for its original purpose. Try to keep batteries in a temperature between 41ºF (5ºC ) and 95ºF (35ºC). Chapter 2 If the battery is stored in temperatures above or below the recommended range, give it time to warm up or cool down before using.

  • Page 10: Turning The Phone On / Off

    TURNING THE PHONE ON / OFF ACCESSING THE MENU Your phone can be customized via the menu. Each function can be TURNING THE PHONE ON accessed by scrolling with the Navigation Key or by pressing the number that corresponds with the menu item. Press and hold until your “Power On”...

  • Page 11: Menu Summary

    MENU SUMMARY MENU SUMMARY 1. Phone Book 1. Find 1. By Name 6. Media Gallery 1. Images 1. Graphics 2. By Number 2. Animations 2. Add New 2. Tones 3. Group 4. Speed Dial 7. Settings 1. Sounds 1. Ringer Type 1.

  • Page 12: Basic Functions

    MENU SUMMARY BASIC FUNCTIONS MAKING A CALL 6. System 1. Set Mode 2. Nam Setting 1. Auto NAM 2. Change NAM Enter a phone number. 3. PRL ID 4. ERI Banner 7. Phone Info 1. S/W Version 2. H/W Version To modify the phone number you have entered : 3.

  • Page 13: Speaker Phone

    BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS SPEAKER PHONE ANSWERING A CALL The speaker phone feature lets you hear audio through the speaker and To answer a call, press any key except talk without holding the phone. To activate the speaker phone in idle, answering l By pressing , you can select either “Any or calling modes, press and hold...

  • Page 14: Caller Id Function

    BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS CALLER ID FUNCTION ETIQUETTE Mutes key tones and activates the vibration mode to alert you of an Identifies caller by displaying their phone number. If the caller’s name incoming call or message. and number are already stored in your phone book, they both will appear.

  • Page 15: During A Call

    DURING A CALL DURING A CALL To display menu options during a call, press [MENU]. MY PHONE # Displays your phone number. MESSAGING Enables you to send a message (SMS) during a call. Press [MENU] Press [MENU] VOICE PRIVACY Increases security during a call. MUTE (UNMUTE) The caller cannot hear you or any sounds from your side but you can Press...

  • Page 16: Making An Emergency Call

    MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL This 911 feature puts the phone in the Emergency Call Mode when you dial the preprogrammed emergency number, 911. It also operates in the lock mode and out of the service area. 911 IN LOCK MODE The 911 call service is available even in the lock mode.

  • Page 17: Storing A Phone Number

    STORING A PHONE NUMBER ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS The phone book stores up to 300 entries. The input mode (Alpha editor) will be automatically activated when necessary to enter letters and numbers. As shown below, there are 4 available modes ; Standard input mode (Abc), T9 input mode Enter phone # then press [SAVE].

  • Page 18: Standard Input Mode

    ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS STANDARD INPUT MODE T9 INPUT MODE Use the digit keys to enter letters, numbers and characters. The T9 input mode incorporates a built-in-dictionary to determine a word based on the entered characters. A word can be entered more quickly by pressing a key once per character.

  • Page 19: Numeric Mode

    ENTERING LETTERS, NUMBERS & SYMBOLS MAKING A CALL THROUGH THE PHONE BOOK NUMERIC MODE ONE-TOUCH/TWO-TOUCH DIALING Allows you to enter numbers. Ideal for frequently dialed numbers, this feature allows phone book entries to be dialed via the keypad with only one or two key presses. To enter Numeric Mode, press [Abc] and ONE-TOUCH DIALING:...

  • Page 20: Chapter 4. Menu Function

    MEMO Chapter 4 MENU FUNCTION This chapter addresses accessing the menu and using its functions and features to customize your phone. PHONE BOOK RECENT CALLS @ METRO MOBILE WEB MEDIA GALLERY SETTINGS MY METRO UTILITIES...

  • Page 21: Phone Book

    PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK Stores up to 300 entries, each of which can be assigned to a group. FIND BY NUMBER Entries can be retrieved by name, phone number or group. Lists contacts numerically so you can quickly find a number. FIND Press [MENU]...

  • Page 22: Add New

    PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK CHANGE GROUP NAME ADD NEW Adds a new entry. Press [MENU] To add a new entry to the phone book, press [MENU] Select an existing group name that you have added with the Navigation Key. To enter a name or number, use the Navigation To select “Rename”, press [MENU].

  • Page 23: Speed Dial

    PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK SPEED DIAL MSG. GROUP In idle mode, calls can be placed to numbers stored in speed dial by Allows the user to group up to 10 phone number. The user can add, pressing & holding the location number on the key pad. For a 2-digit change, and delete Msg.Group.

  • Page 24: Send Text Msg. Group

    PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK SEND TEXT MSG. GROUP MY PHONE # To display your phone number and service provider: Press [MENU] Press [MENU] Select an existing group name with the Navigation Key. To return to the previous page, press [OK]. To select “Send Text Msg.”, press [MENU].

  • Page 25: Recent Calls

    RECENT CALLS RECENT CALLS In idle mode, you can access recent calls by pressing [MENU] MISSED CALLS Displays information about the 20 most recently missed calls. ALL CALLS Place a call to a missed call number by simply pressing Displays information about the most recent incoming, outgoing and missed calls.

  • Page 26: Received Calls

    RECENT CALLS RECENT CALLS RECEIVED CALLS DIALED CALLS Displays information about the 20 most recently answered calls. Displays information about the 20 most recently dialed numbers. Place a call to a received call by simply pressing Place a call to a dialed call by simply pressing To see a list of the 20 most recently answered To see a list of the 20 most recently dialed calls, press...

  • Page 27: Call Timers

    RECENT CALLS RECENT CALLS ROAM CALLS CALL TIMERS Displays talk time of roaming calls. Checks the usage time and manages your calls within the limit you set. The five timers include: Press [MENU] LAST CALL View the time of the following items: Displays usage time of last call.

  • Page 28: Metro

    @ METRO @ METRO Your phone provides a unique feature “@ Metro” that enables you to APPLYING MELODIES/WALLPAPERS download melody ringers, wallpapers, games and more from your network to your phone. Downloaded melody ringers apply to several functions including the Please contact your service provider for the availability of these incoming call alert, new text message alert, alarm clock and services.

  • Page 29: Mobile Web

    MOBILE WEB MEDIA GALLERY CONNECT WEB IMAGES Your CDM-8615 allows you to browse various Internet websites directly from your phone. This provides you with access to up-to-date GRAPHICS information such as news, sports, weather and stock quotes when To display the list of downloaded still images: you subscribe to Internet service with your service provider.

  • Page 30: Tones

    MEDIA GALLERY SETTINGS Customizes your phone and optimizes performance through a variety TONES of settings. Press [MENU] SOUNDS Sets Ringer Type, Volume, Alert, Roam Ringer, Tone Length and Etiquette. Scroll to the saved voice memo you want to send RINGER TYPE then press [SEND].

  • Page 31: Volume

    SETTINGS SETTINGS VOLUME SPEAKER PHONE To adjust speaker phone volume: Controls the Ringer, Key tone, Voice Call and Speaker Phone volume. Press [MENU] RINGER Controls the Ringer volume and alerts you to incoming calls in the modes listed in the gray box below. Adjust the speaker phone volume using the Navigation Key.

  • Page 32: Roam Ringer

    SETTINGS SETTINGS FADE DISPLAY Sounds an alert when entering an area where calls cannot be made Allows you to customize display. due to weak signal strength. MENU STYLE Press [MENU] To select a display menu style: Select “Off” or “On” with the Navigation Key then Press [MENU] press...

  • Page 33: Sub Screen

    SETTINGS SETTINGS POWER OFF SCREEN SAVER Sets the time of Screen Saver and selects the images to be displayed Press [MENU] on the LCD. Press [MENU] Select Default to choose a pre-installed display, or Downloads to choose a display you have Select “Time Setting”...

  • Page 34: Greeting Message

    SETTINGS SETTINGS GREETING MESSAGE BACKLIGHT To input a personal greeting: Backlights the display and key pad and activates dimming for easy viewing in dark places. Press [MENU] LCD/KEY PAD/DIMMING Press [MENU] The Message field will be highlighted. Press the Navigation Key left or right to choose between on and off.

  • Page 35: Data Svc

    SETTINGS SETTINGS DATA SVC. SECURITY Prevents unauthorized use of your phone. The following settings can CONNECTION be restricted: PHONE LOCK Choose the connection mode for the usage of your phone. Prevents the phone from being used without entering the password Press [MENU] first.

  • Page 36: Change Code

    SETTINGS SETTINGS RECENT CALLS 900#S Blocks access to Recent Call List. Restricts calling 900 dial service numbers. Press [MENU] then enter your password. Press [MENU] then enter your password. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the Navigation Key.

  • Page 37: Special #'S

    SETTINGS SETTINGS SPECIAL #’S OTHERS Stores 3 phone numbers that can be called even in the lock mode. ANSWER OPTIONS Press [MENU] then enter your password. CALL ANSWER To select an answer mode: Press then select a location with the Press [MENU] Navigation Key.

  • Page 38: Auto Retry

    SETTINGS SETTINGS AUTO ANSWER LANGUAGE Automatically answers a call after a preset amount of time. Selects the language in which letters are displayed on screen. Auto Answer only works when the phone is open. Press [MENU] Press [MENU] Select either “English” or “Spanish” with the Select one of the following with the Navigation Key.

  • Page 39: Tty Mode

    SETTINGS SETTINGS TTY MODE SYSTEM Your phone is able to operate with a TTY (Teletypewriter) device in SET MODE both analog and digital modes. This feature is system dependent and may not be available in all areas. Selects the Preferred System. Press [MENU] Press...

  • Page 40: Prl Id

    SETTINGS SETTINGS CHANGE NAM PHONE INFO. Changes the NAM used by the phone when you have multiple Displays the version of your phone: registrations. S/W VERSION Press [MENU] Press [MENU] Select “NAM1-Metro PCS” or “NAM2-Metro PCS” then press [OK] to save it. The software version appears.

  • Page 41: My Metro

    MY METRO MY METRO My Metro shows users their balance, account information, and METROPCS CARD payment options. Press [MENU] MONTHLY BILL This is where the Billing Message is saved and shows the user the When the MetroPCS Card is selected, “Request balance, due date and account information.

  • Page 42: Utilities

    UTILITIES UTILITIES EVENT Press [SAVE] to save it or [CLR] to Sets an event and reminds you of that event. return to the calendar. ADD NEW PLAN The date of the event will be marked on your calendar. Press [MENU] VIEW PLAN Move the Navigation Key left, right, up or down to To view the Event List,...

  • Page 43: Memo Pad

    UTILITIES UTILITIES DATE SETTING MEMO PAD Use the keypad to change or enter the date for the Your phone includes an internal memo pad that can be used to alarm then press [OK]. compose and store reminders and notes. If weekly is chosen for setting, date field becomes ADD MEMO day of the week field.

  • Page 44: Calculator

    UTILITIES UTILITIES CALCULATOR STOP WATCH Simultaneously times up to six different events. To operate the To access the calculator: stop watch: Press [MENU] Press [MENU] Follow the instructions below to calculate 8*6Ö4-2.5=9.5 To measure a time period. 1. To start the stop watch, press [START].

  • Page 45: Chapter 5. Voice Service

    MEMO Chapter 5 VOICE SERVICE This chapter addresses Voice Service, an advanced feature that allows you to place calls using your voice. With Voice Memo (VM) you can record voice messages and set the Answering Machine. Topics include: VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE RECOGNITION MODE...

  • Page 46: Voice Tools Menu

    VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE MEMO VOICE DIAL Voice Dial allows you to call a person by simply saying their name. Voice Memo allows you to record a reminder message that can be up To access Voice Dial: to 60 seconds.

  • Page 47: Train Words

    VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE TOOLS MENU WAKE-UP TRAIN WORDS Use to train or untrain the Voice Recognition with the control word, Train allows you to use Control words to make a call without using the “Wake-Up”. keypad. Press [MENU] Use to train or untrain the Voice Recognition with the control word, “Please listen closely to hear instructions”...

  • Page 48: Set Active

    VOICE TOOLS MENU VOICE RECOGNITION MODE Voice Recognition (VR) enables you to place calls using your voice VOICE SETTING and to record voice memos. Only phone numbers with saved voice tags can be called in VR mode. SET ACTIVE See page 91 for more on creating voice tags. Allows the user to activate or deactivate voice dial service.

  • Page 49: Chapter 6. Voice Mail And Text Message

    MEMO Chapter 6 VOICE MAIL AND TEXT MESSAGE This chapter addresses Voice Mail and Text Messaging functions including: WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES VOICE MAIL NEW TEXT MSG INBOX OUTBOX WEB ALERTS SAVED QUICK TEXT ERASE ALL SETTINGS...

  • Page 50: When A New Message Arrives

    WHEN A NEW MESSAGE ARRIVES NEW TEXT MSG To send a new message: The following display appears Press [MENU] when a new message arrives. Under “Send To”, input the phone number and press [OK]. By pressing [MENU], you can choose from the following: 1.

  • Page 51: Inbox

    INBOX INBOX The Inbox manages received text messages. To access: FORWARD Press [MENU] To forward the text message: : Urgent New Msg (not read) Input the phone number of the person you are : Urgent Read Msg sending the message, then press [OK].

  • Page 52: Outbox

    OUTBOX OUTBOX Manages sent text messages or messages waiting to be sent. SAVE TO CONTACT CHECKING SENT TEXT MESSAGES Select to save number to contacts. Press [MENU] SAVE TO SAVED : Auto resend : Delivered Select to save the text message to your phone. : Fail : Not Sent LOCK &...

  • Page 53: Web Alerts

    WEB ALERTS SAVED WEB ALERTS SAVED Manages saved messages from the Inbox/Outbox. Press [MENU] Press [MENU] To select GoTo, press 2.1. Select a text message then press [OK]. To select Erase Message, press The text message is displayed. 2.2. To erase message, press [ERASE].

  • Page 54: Quick Text

    QUICK TEXT ERASE ALL QUICK TEXT ERASE MESSAGES To edit the Quick Text message you have saved: Press [MENU] Press [MENU] 1. To erase all the inbox messages, press 2.1. Select a message from the list. Old Inbox : To erase all messages already read. Press [MENU].

  • Page 55: Settings

    SETTINGS SETTINGS Manages messaging features through various features. DEFAULT CALLBACK Edits a default callback number so that the recipient can callback or AUTO SAVE reply. SAVE SENT MSG Press [MENU] Press [MENU] Press Input a callback number, then press [OK]. Press You can look it up from the phone book by Select either “Off”, “On”...

  • Page 56: Edit Signature

    SETTINGS SETTINGS EDIT SIGNATURE ENTRY MODE Sets an Entry Mode as a default. For example, if T9 Mode is the Create a signature that can be automatically inserted at the end of a default, its icon will appear. message. Press [MENU] Press [MENU]...

  • Page 57: Chapter 7. Mobile Web

    MEMO Chapter 7 MOBILE WEB This chapter addresses Internet services and web browsing. For more detailed information contact your service provider. LAUNCHING MOBILE WEB BROWSER MENU...

  • Page 58: Launching Mobile Web

    LAUNCHING MOBILE WEB BROWSER MENU ACCESS THE INTERNET REFRESH Selecting the refresh item from the browser menu refreshes the current To start your Internet browser and access page. websites through your wireless handset press To select “Refresh”, press [MENU] [MENU] , then press HISTORY When the history item is selected from the browser menu, the browser is...

  • Page 59: Settings

    BROWSER MENU SETTINGS To select “Settings”, press [MENU] , then press Downloads Chapter 8 Restart Browser Scroll Mode Send Referrer Key Press Timeout SAFETY AND Connection Timeout WARRANTY ADVANCED Selecting the advanced item in the browser menu displays the advanced menu items. To select “Advanced”, press [MENU] , then press...

  • Page 60: Safety Information For Wireless Handheld Phones

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES HANDHELD PHONES DRIVING SAFETY Read This Information Before Using Your Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone Talking on the phone while driving is extremely dangerous and is illegal in some states. Remember, safety comes first. Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the areas where you drive.

  • Page 61: Electronic Devices

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES HANDHELD PHONES ELECTRONIC DEVICES OTHER SAFETY GUIDELINES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, AIRCRAFT certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. FCC and Transport Canada Regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air.

  • Page 62: Precautions

    DO NOT disassemble the phone or its accessories. If service This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the or repair is required, return unit to an authorized Audiovox back of the phone kept 2.0 cm. from the body. To maintain cellular service center.

  • Page 63: Sar Information

    SAR INFORMATION SAR INFORMATION THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Asso-ciation (CTIA) web- site at http://www.wow-com.com. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to * In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications...

  • Page 64: Fda Consumer Update

    FDA CONSUMER UPDATE FDA CONSUMER UPDATE These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency U.S. Food and Drug Administration -Center for Devices and energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head. These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety Radiological Health Consumer Update on Wireless Phones guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and...
  • Page 65 FDA CONSUMER UPDATE FDA CONSUMER UPDATE The Project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But EMF issues. FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Asso-ciation if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and De-velopment Agreement measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wire-less...

  • Page 66: Protect Your Warranty

    Be careful. Some of these products may not be compatible to charger, if included, are similarly warranted for twelve (12) months from use with your Audiovox product and may damage the unit or cause it to date of purchase.
  • Page 67 IN USA : AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 (800) 229-1235 IN CANADA : AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CANADA CO. 5155 Spectrum Way, Unit #5 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A1 (800) 465-9672 Model : CDM-8615MP...

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