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Siemens S55 User Manual

Siemens S55 User Manual

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Safety precautions ..................... 4
Safety Information ..................... 5
Antenna care ........................... 5
Phone operation ...................... 5
Electronic devices ..................... 6
SAR ............................................. 9
Overview of the phone ............ 11
Getting Started ........................ 13
Charge battery ....................... 14
General instructions ................. 15
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User guide ............................. 15
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Soft keys ................................ 15
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Standby mode ........................ 17
Security .................................... 18
Codes .................................... 18
My phone ................................. 20
Where do I get what? ............. 20
Making a phone call ................. 21
End call .................................. 21
Set volume ............................. 21
When a number is busy .......... 22
Accept call ............................. 22
Reject call .............................. 22
Handsfree .............................. 23
Hold call ................................. 23
Call waiting/Swap ................... 24
Contents
See also Index at the end of this User Guide
Conference .............................24
Call menu ...............................25
Babysitter ...............................25
Preferred Book ..........................26
Making a call ..........................26
<New entry> ..........................26
Businesscard ...........................26
Groups ...................................26
Voicedialling ...........................26
Set preferred book ..................26
Service numbers .....................26
Phonebook ................................27
<New entry> ..........................27
Call with Record no. ...............28
Change entry ..........................28
Phonebook menu ...................29
Location: ...............................29
Addressbook .............................30
<New entry> ..........................30
Read/change an entry .............31
Search for an entry .................31
Making a call ..........................32
Addressbook menu .................32
Voicedialling ...........................33
Groups ......................................34
Records .....................................35
Duration/charges ......................36
Organiser ..................................37
Calendar .................................37
Calendar settings ....................39
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Contents Safety precautions ..... 4 Conference ......24 ntents Call menu .......25 Safety Information ..... 5 Babysitter .......25 Antenna care ......5 Phone operation ...... 5 Preferred Book ......26 Electronic devices ..... 6 Making a call ......26...
  • Page 2 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Contents Alarms ........39 Remote Sync ......79 Tasks ........41 Fast access key ......80 Notes ........42 Left soft key ......80 Missed appointments ..... 43 Speed dialling keys ....81 Businesscard ......
  • Page 3 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Contents U.S. FDA ........128 FCC/Industry Canada Notice ... 134 Ten Driving Safety Tips ..135 Intellectual Property ....137 Index ........138 See also Index at the end of this User Guide...

  • Page 4: Ntents Safety Precautions

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Safety precautions cautions Switch off in hospitals or in the The mains voltage specified on vicinity of medical devices e.g. the power supply unit must not pacemakers or hearing aids.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Safety Information Driving ety Infor- Laws pertaining to the use of mobile Important phones while driving vary signifi- Read this information before using cantly from state-to-state and some- your wireless handheld phone.

  • Page 6: Electronic Devices

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) 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.

  • Page 7: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Safety Information Vehicles could cause an explosion or fire re- sulting in bodily injury or even RF signals may affect improperly in- death. stalled or inadequately shielded Areas with a potentially explosive at- electronic systems in motor vehicles.
  • Page 8 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Safety Information be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers re- garding their network features.

  • Page 9: Sar

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) tiple power levels so as to use only THIS SIEMENS S55 PHONE the power required to reach the net- MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S RE- QUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE work. In general, the closer you are TO RADIO WAVES .
  • Page 10 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) For body worn operation, to main- tain compliance with FCC RF expo- sure guidelines, use only Siemens approved accessories. When carry- ing the phone while it is on, use the specific Siemens belt clip that has been tested for compliance.

  • Page 11: Overview Of The Phone

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Overview of the phone rview of phone Loudspeaker Integrated antenna Do not interfere with the phone above the battery cover unnecessarily. This Display indicators reduces the signal strength. _ ª g...
  • Page 12 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Overview of the phone Soft keys On/Off/End key Service provider 05.11.2002 12:30 The current functions of Press briefly: these keys are displayed in End call/function and return the bottom line of the display...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Getting Started Insert SIM card/battery • Insert battery into the phone side- ways , then press downwards The service provider supplies you , until it engages. with a SIM card on which all the im- portant data for your line is stored.

  • Page 14: Charge Battery

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Getting Started Charge battery Charge icon not visible If the battery is totally discharged no The battery is not fully charged charge icon is displayed when the when delivered. Plug in the charger charger is plugged in.

  • Page 15: General Instructions

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) General instructions User guide This corresponds to: eral ructions The following symbols are used to explain operation: Service provider Enter numbers or letters. 05.11.2002 12:30 On/Off/End key. My menu Menu Call key.
  • Page 16 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) General instructions Missed calls › Office +49892325678 Carol View Options My menu Select Scroll to the required Press. §Select§ entry. Press right soft key to open the Press control key at the bot- Records submenu.

  • Page 17: Switch On, Off / Pin Entry

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Switch on, off / PIN entry Switch on, off calls at this time. Follow the instruc- tch on, off tions on the display. To copy the data N entry Hold down On/Off/End key on the SIM card later, use the "Copy...

  • Page 18: Security

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Security The phone and SIM card are protect- Press. urity §Select§ ed against misuse by several security Enter PIN. codes. Confirm input. §OK§ Keep these confidential numbers in a Press.

  • Page 19: Prevent Accidental Activation

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Security Prevent accidental ChangePhonecode activation You define and enter the phonecode (4-8 digits) when you call up a phone Even if PIN entry is deactivated (see code protected function for the first p.

  • Page 20: My Phone

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) My phone Where do I get what? Your phone offers a number of func- phone tions so that you can adapt it to meet You can order additional ring tones, your personal requirements.

  • Page 21: Making A Phone Call

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Making a phone call Dialling with number Redial previous numbers ing a ne call keys To redial the phone number last called: The phone must be switched on (standby mode).

  • Page 22: When A Number Is Busy

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Making a phone call When a number is busy Accept call If the called number is busy or can- not be reached because of network problems several options are availa-...

  • Page 23: Handsfree

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Making a phone call Handsfree Hold call You can put the phone aside during You can call another number during a call. You can then hear the caller a call.

  • Page 24: Call Waiting/Swap

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Making a phone call Call waiting/Swap End current call End the current call. You may need to register for this service with your service provider and set your phone accordingly Accept the new call.

  • Page 25: Call Menu

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Making a phone call Call menu Babysitter The following functions are only If this is active, only one number can available during a call: be dialled. ; menu§ >...

  • Page 26: Preferred Book

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Preferred Book Voicedialling erred §Menu§ Preferred Book Select required function. Only in combination with Address- Making a call book (see p. 33). Display voice dialling entries: The list of entries in the standard Preferred Book §Menu§...

  • Page 27: Phonebook

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Phonebook Group: The entries in the Phonebook (on the nebook SIM card) are managed separately Default: No group from the Addressbook. However you The entry can be assigned can exchange data between the to the VIP group.

  • Page 28: Call (Search For An Entry)

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Phonebook Call (search for an entry) Text entry Press number key repeatedly until the re- Open Phonebook. quired letter is displayed. The cursor ad- vances after a short delay. Example:...

  • Page 29: Phonebook Menu

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Phonebook Phonebook menu Location: The following functions are available An entry can be moved from the depending on the current situation. Phonebook to other storage loca- Some functions may be applied to tions (change entry, p.

  • Page 30: Addressbook

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Addressbook ressbookYou can store up to 500 entries, each Entries can be organised §Group§ with a phone and a fax number and by groups (p. 34).Select further address details. These entries with §Change§.

  • Page 31: Read/Change An Entry

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Addressbook The entry is opened for §Change§ Note changes. <Group> Group functions (p. 34). Make the required Birthday After entering the date of birth, changes. the "reminder box" can be activated.

  • Page 32: Making A Call

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Addressbook Making a call Auf SIM kop- Copy entry/entries with ieren name and the selected Open the Addressbook phone number to the SIM (in standby mode). card. Select a name by entering...

  • Page 33: Voicedialling

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Addressbook Voicedialling View voice dialling entries §Menu§ Preferred Book Up to 20 phone numbers can be se- Voicedialling lected by saying a name. The list of Addressbook entries to...

  • Page 34: Groups

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Groups If there are many Addressbook en- Import tries it is best to assign them to a Addressbook entries that §Import§ group. Five groups (two groups are have been received via...

  • Page 35: Records

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Records Your phone stores the phone ords Calls dialled numbers of calls for convenient Access to the last numbers you di- redialling. alled . §Menu§ Records Fast access in standby mode.

  • Page 36: Duration/Charges

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Duration/charges Charge settings You can display the charge details ation/ and the duration of calls as you rges §Menu Records Duration/charges speak as well as setting a unit limit Charge settings for outgoing calls.

  • Page 37: Organiser

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Organiser Calendar Weekly view aniser Organiser Calendar Nov 2002 §Menu§ You can enter appointments and M D M D F S S tasks in the Calendar. It offers a •...

  • Page 38: Calendar Options

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Organiser Agenda Open menu. §Options§ Select in the current §Agenda§ View Display entry. overview. Activate/De- Switch off or switch on activate alarm. 05.11.2002 <New entry> Done Set task to "done".

  • Page 39: Calendar Settings

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Organiser Alarms Note For other settings for the Calendar, see be- Organiser Alarms §Menu low under Setup. All alarm entries are displayed in Appointment with "alarm activated". chronological order. If an alarm is missed it appears in the list of missed Appointment with "alarm deactivated".
  • Page 40 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Organiser Save the alarm. The alarm Meeting. §Save§ is automatically activated. Description with up to Speech memo has been 50 characters possible. selected as type, the dic- Speech memo.

  • Page 41: Tasks

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Organiser Tasks Use date? When is selected the following Organiser Tasks §Menu option is provided. A task is displayed like an appoint- Expiration date, time: ment in the agenda of the selected Enter date and time.

  • Page 42: Notes

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Organiser Notes Display entry Organiser Notes §Menu Select entry. T9 support makes writing memos Open note. §View§ e.g. shopping lists easier (p. 119). Notes menu Y Notes <New entry>...

  • Page 43: Missed Appointments

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Organiser Missed appointments Businesscard Create your own business card. Send Organiser Missed alarms §Menu§ it via SMS as a message or via infra- Events with alarm to which you have red to another GSM Phone (with IrDA not reacted are listed to be read.

  • Page 44: Dictating Machine

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Organiser Dictating machine New record Hold down the dictation key for the • Use your phone as a dictating ma- length of recording. Recording starts chine when on the move.

  • Page 45: Time Zones

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Organiser Operation with soft keys Dictating machine menu New record §Options§ Open menu. Organiser Dictating ma- §Menu§ chine Play Play recording back. The list of recordings is opened. Play sound Activate/deactivate display Select.

  • Page 46: Messages

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Confirm. Send the SMS to sages §OK§ the service centre for You may transmit and receive very transmission. The sent long messages (up to 760 charac- SMS is saved in the ters) on your phone, which are "Sent"...
  • Page 47 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Text menu Predefined text Text fragments which can be added §Options§ Open the text menu. to SMS messages can be stored in the phone. You can also create five...
  • Page 48 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Picture & Sound Note Insert pictures and sounds in the Playback only occurs if the destination phone supports the EMS standard (p. 104). message. In input mode, a wildcard is displayed in- Compose message.
  • Page 49 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Read SMS Reply menu Display indicates a new §Reply§ Open the reply menu. Write message Create a new reply text. Service provider Change Edit received SMS or assign a new text to it.

  • Page 50: Lists

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Lists List menu Each list offers different functions: All SMS messages are stored in dif- ferent lists: §Options§ Open menu. Inbox View Read entry. §Menu§ Messages Inbox Reply...
  • Page 51 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Archive §Menu§ Messages SMS-Archive The list of SMS messages stored in the phone is displayed. A:\xb3 MS Inbox Draft Sent Options Select Icon: … Unread ƒ Read Draft ‚...

  • Page 52: Mms

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Compose and send MMS §Menu§ Messages New MMS The Multimedia Messaging Service enables you to send texts, pictures An MMS takes the form of the ad- (also photos) and sounds in a com- dress header and the content.
  • Page 53 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Create content of the MMS Check MMS A multimedia message can take the Check the MMS before sending it: form of several pages that can in- Open menu.
  • Page 54 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages MMS menu Receive and read MMS Different functions are available de- Indicates reception of an ‰ pending on the context: MMS or a notification Open menu. §Options§ Service provider Line feed Begin new line.

  • Page 55: Lists

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Lists List menu Each list offers different functions: All MMS messages are saved in dif- ferent lists: §Options§ Open menu. Inbox View Show address header. §Menu§ Messages Inbox Change Open editor for changes.

  • Page 56: E-Mail

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages E-mail Preview Playback of the whole page. Your phone has its own e-mail client. You can use it to create and receive Page list Display the available pages e-mails.
  • Page 57 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Receive e-mail Add attachments A file from the file system (e.g. ring §Menu§ Messages Receive e-mail tone) can be inserted in an e-mail as Before an e-mail can be read, it must an attachment (p.
  • Page 58 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Read e-mail Read menu Depending on the situation, differ- §Menu§ Messages sent/not sent ent functions are available. E-mail Select e-mail. Open menu. §Options§ The e-mail is displayed. §View§...

  • Page 59: Lists

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Lists Sent §Menu§ Messages Sent E-mail All e-mails are stored in several lists: The list of sent e-mails is displayed. Inbox List menu §Menu§ Messages Inbox E-mail Each list offers different functions: The list of received e-mails is displayed.

  • Page 60: Settings

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Settings Transmit Establish connection to the server and send e-mail. Set SMS profiles Receive Establish connection to the server and §Menu§ Messages Setup receive e-mail received. Up to 5 SMS profiles can be set. The...
  • Page 61 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Set MMS profiles Validity Select the period in which the period service centre tries to deliver §Menu§ Messages Setup the message: Up to 5 MMS profiles can be set. The...
  • Page 62 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Set e-mail profiles E-mail accesses 5 access profiles can be defined. To §Menu§ Messages Setup use a profile, the access data must be Select function E-mail set. Before using this function you must set the server access and your e-mail Select profile.
  • Page 63 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Voice mail/mailbox SMTP Server:* Server for outgoing e-mail §Menu§ Messages Setup Voice message SMTP port: (default value: 25) Most service providers offer you an Everything Set size up to which an e- external answering service.

  • Page 64: Cell Broadcast

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Cell broadcast Forwarding number Calls are diverted to this phone §Menu§ Messages Setup number. To set it up: Cell broadcast Some service providers offer infor- §Menu§ Setup Device Divert e.
  • Page 65 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Messages Selection from a list Open list menu. §Options§ If a topic is selected in the list you can have a look at it, activate it, deactivate it, edit it or delete it.

  • Page 66: Surf & Fun

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Surf & fun Internet (WAP) Start menu & fun Get the latest information from the Homepage The connection to the Internet that is specifically adapted Internet provider's portal is established (may be set/ to the display options of your phone.

  • Page 67: Browser Menu

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Surf & fun Browser menu More ... If the browser is active, the menu Profiles The list of profiles is dis- can be activated as follows: played for activation/setting (p.
  • Page 68 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Surf & fun Activate WAP profile Notes You can change the current profile Homepage: The soft keys may be assigned whenever you access the Internet. functions that are controlled online from the homepage of your service provider such as Select a profile.

  • Page 69: Games & More

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Surf & fun Games & more Games and applications Applications and links that are al- Download games and other applica- ready stored on your phone are tions. You are advised about relevant found under: applications on the Internet.
  • Page 70 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Surf & fun Receive information Delete all Delete all applications/fold- ers after confirmation. If information which is required, say, by an application that has already Rename Rename selected applica- been installed, is received via SMS, tions/folders.
  • Page 71 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Surf & fun HTTP profiles HTTP parameters Preparation of the phone depends Linger ti- Enter time in seconds after on the service provider currently which a connection should be...

  • Page 72: Profiles

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Profiles Setup If a profile is used, several settings iles are made with one function in order Edit a default profile or create a new to adapt the phone to the noises of personal profile: the environment for example.

  • Page 73: Car Kit

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Profiles Aircraft mode Profile menu All alarms (appointments, alarm §Options§ Open menu. clock) are deactivated. It is not possi- ble to modify this profile. The phone is Change settings...

  • Page 74: Extras

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Extras Alarm clock Calculator Extras Alarm clock Extras Calculator §Menu§ §Menu§ Use this function to set a single time Enter number for the alarm call. The alarm sounds (up to 8 digits).

  • Page 75: Currency Converter

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Extras Currency converter Special functions §§. =§§ Press the right soft key Extras Currency Converter §Menu§ repeatedly: You may calculate the exchange Set decimal point. rates between three different Calculator result.

  • Page 76: Stopwatch

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Extras Stopwatch Stopwatch menu Extras Stopwatch §Menu§ §Options§ Open menu. Display the time down to one thou- Save Record the time(s) taken sandth of a second. Two intermedi- and assign a symbol to ate times can be clocked and stored.

  • Page 77: Countdown

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Extras Countdown Camera (accessories) You can store photographs taken Extras Countdown §Menu§ with a "Clip On Camera" in the phone A set time elapses. The last three sec- and send them.

  • Page 78: Camera Menu

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Extras Depending on the setting/situation, Move Move currently selected the following soft keys are available: picture to another folder (if necessary, choose resolu- Shot tion first). See also file system p.

  • Page 79: Voice Command

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Extras Voice command Voice control menu Up to 10 functions can be started by Highlight required entry. simply saying a name. §Options§ Open menu. Record voice command Depending on which voice control has been selected, different func- §Menu§...

  • Page 80: Fast Access Key

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Fast access key Left soft key The left soft key and the number t access keys 2 to 9 (speed dialling numbers) A function/phone number may be can each be assigned an important assigned to the left soft key for fast phone number or a function.

  • Page 81: Speed Dialling Keys

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Fast access key Speed dialling keys Apply Select a stored phone number or Number keys 2 to 9 can be used as start a stored application (e.g. speed dialling numbers for fast ac- SMS).

  • Page 82: My Menu

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) My menu Change settings menu §Menu§ My menu Create your own menu with fre- You can replace each preset entry quently used functions, phone (1-10) with another entry from the numbers or WAP pages.

  • Page 83: Explorer

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Explorer File system menu To organise your files, you can use lorer the file system like a PC file manager. Open menu §Options§ The file system assigns special fold- Depending on whether you have ers to different data types.
  • Page 84 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Explorer Drive info Display the capacity used and available. Start Start application according to the file format. Copy to ... Copy file/folder to another folder. Move to ... Move file/folder between...

  • Page 85: Setup

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Display Colour patterns Select a colour pattern that will be Setup Display §§Menu§ valid for the entire operating system. Select a function Screensaver Language The screensaver shows a picture on Set the language of the display text.

  • Page 86: Audio

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Audio Own greeting Your own greeting is displayed in- Setup Audio §Menu§ stead of an animation when you Select a function switch on the phone. You can set the tones that sound in On/Off.

  • Page 87: Ring Tones

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Volume Ring tones You can set the volume for the fol- You can choose a ring tone for the lowing call types/functions separate- call types/functions listed below. Select:...

  • Page 88: Keys

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Keys Call screening Only calls from numbers that are in Setup Keys §Menu§ the Phonebook/Addressbook or in a Select a function. group are signalled audibly or by si- Any to answer lent alert.

  • Page 89: Device

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Device Unanswered calls Select Unanswered. Setup Device §Menu§ Select a function (covers the reachable, Call waiting reply, Busy conditions, see right) If you are registered for this service, you can check whether it is set and Press.
  • Page 90 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup No reply Clear all A call is only diverted after a delay All set diversions are cleared. (depends on the network). The peri- Note od can be set to a maximum of 30 Note that the divert is stored in the network seconds in 5 second intervals.
  • Page 91 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Phone identity §Menu§ Setup Device Select a function The phone identity number (IMEI) Fact. settings and the software version are displayed. This information may be The phone is reset to the default val- useful for customer service.

  • Page 92: Clock

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Clock §Options§ Open menu. Activate/deactivate daylight Setup Clock §Menu§ saving. When daylight Select a function. saving is activated a sun icon appears on the Time/date display. The clock must be set correctly once...

  • Page 93: Connectivity

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Connectivity IrDA Your phone has an infrared inter- Setup Connectivity §Menu§ face. You can use this to exchange Select a function. data (Addressbook entries, business GPRS card, SMS, organiser entries) with...
  • Page 94 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Bluetooth §Options§ Open menu. §Menu§ Setup Connectivity Activate/ Activate/deactivate Select a function. Deacti- Bluetooth. This is where you can assign a Blue- vate tooth name to your phone, activate/ Visible to Off, on, automatic.

  • Page 95: Data Services

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Data services The selected device type §Select§ is searched for and the §Menu§ Setup Connectivity number of hits is dis- Select a function. played. A special connection profile must be Display the devices §View§...
  • Page 96 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Fax/data mode using a PC GPRS settings (General Packet Radio Service) §Menu§ Setup Connectivity Select a function. Open menu. §Options§ With the phone and a connected PC, §Edit§...

  • Page 97: Security

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Security Send vce/fax Set this function on the phone before Setup Security §Menu§ transmission so that you can switch Select a function from voice mode to fax mode.
  • Page 98 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Only Barrings Barring restricts the use of your SIM (PIN 2 protected) card (not supported by all service The dialling options are restricted to providers). You need a 4-digit...

  • Page 99: Network

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Network Status check The following information can be Setup Network §Menu§ displayed after a status check: Select a function Barring set. Line Barring not set. This function is only displayed if it is Status unknown (e.g.
  • Page 100 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Choose network Your service provider is displayed: Display list of preferred §List§ The network search is restarted. This networks. is useful if you are not on your home...

  • Page 101: Accessories

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Accessories User group §Menu§ Setup Network Setup Accessories §Menu§ Select a function Select a function: If offered by the service provider, Car Kit this service enables groups to be formed.
  • Page 102 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Setup Headset If an original Siemens Headset is used (p. 126) the profile is automati- cally activated when the headset is plugged in. User-definable settings Auto answer (factory default: off)

  • Page 103: Notes A-Z

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Notes A-Z Control codes (DTMF) es A-Z (Circuit Switched Data) Send DTMF You can enter control codes (digits) Data transfer is made via a data con- during a call so that an answering nection to a default IP address of machine can be controlled remotely.
  • Page 104 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Notes A-Z Extending numbers in the Phone/Addressbook (Enhanced Messaging Service) When entering a phone number in Besides (formatted) texts, you can the Phonebook/Addressbook, digits also send can be replaced by a question mark •...

  • Page 105: Highlighting Mode

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Notes A-Z Highlighting mode Group sort- Show the Addressbook as an alphabetical list or with A single entry or multiple entries can the entries of the VIP dis- be selected in a list to carry out a sin- played at the top.
  • Page 106 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Notes A-Z § ¦ International dialling codes and JAR Many international dialling codes Three file types occur when using are stored in your phone. In standby Java™: mode (...

  • Page 107: Operating Times

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Notes A-Z Java Operating times ™ Java™ allows you to use numerous The operating times depend on the games and applications on your mo- operating conditions: bile phone. You can download these...
  • Page 108 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Notes A-Z Phone number memo Service numbers If you enter a number with the key- Phone numbers that you are offered pad during a call, the person on the...

  • Page 109: Software Version

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Notes A-Z SIM services ( optional) SMS status report Your service provider may offer spe- If the phone was unable to send the cial applications such as mobile message to the service centre a retry banking, stock market etc.
  • Page 110 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Notes A-Z Two phone numbers WAP usage Special settings can be made for Start with... each phone number (e.g. melody, You can set which functions are to call divert etc.). Switch to the re- be displayed after Internet access: quired number first.
  • Page 111 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Notes A-Z Select. Changing the home page (Empty) The address of the homepage is set Open menu. §Menu§ in the WAP parameters (p. 68). Select, enter name/head- §Edit§ A WAP page must be shown on the er and URL and confirm.

  • Page 112: Data Exchange Software

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Data Exchange Software File formats/folders The Data Exchange Software creates a further drive in the Windows®- Ex- hange For information on standard folders plorer. ware and file formats in the file system see the table on p.

  • Page 113: Print Via

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Print via.../Send via ..Bluetooth The phone offers several methods to t via.../ send, receive or print texts and data d via ..Bluetooth is a short-range radio. It via different transmission routes.
  • Page 114 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Print via.../Send via ..Enter the same password Send via Bluetooth in both devices if neces- Send/Print... Bluetooth sary and confirm with The following options are available: §OK§. Known Devices Partner can be as- §Yes§§...
  • Page 115 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Print via.../Send via ..Receive via Bluetooth Bluetooth must be activated (p. 94). Phonebook entry/Addressbook en- try, appointment, pictures, melodies Known partners: etc. can be sent as SMS to an other...

  • Page 116: Xtndconnect® Pc

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) XTNDConnect® PC Connection You can use this PC program to DConnec synchronise addresses, appoint- Phone and PC must be interconnect- ments, notes and e-mail between ed via infrared (supported by your phone and Windows®...

  • Page 117: Display Symbols (Selection)

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Display symbols (selection) play Displays « GPRS activated. bols Signal strength. ª GPRS available. ection) Charging. WAP Online. Ê Battery level, example: 50%. WAP via GPRS Online. Ë All calls are diverted.
  • Page 118 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Display symbols (selection) SIM memory full. SIM services. ¹ Store in Phonebook/ Addressbook. Retrieve from Phonebook/ ·º Addressbook. T9 word selection. »...

  • Page 119: T9 Text Entry

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) T9 text entry Text entry with "T9" You simply press the keys where the ext entry relevant letter is located once only. "T9" deduces the correct word from For "hotel", for example, type:...
  • Page 120 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) T9 text entry T9 word suggestions Correct a word If several options are found in the Words created using T9: dictionary for a key sequence Move word by word to...

  • Page 121: Questions&Answers

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Questions&Answers stions&A If you have any questions about using your phone, visit us at www.my-siemens.com/customercare anytime. In addition we have listed some frequently asked questions and answers below. Question...
  • Page 122 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Questions&Answers Question Possible causes Possible solution No connection to Signal weak. Move higher, to a window or open space. network. Outside GSM range. Check service provider coverage map. SIM card not valid.
  • Page 123 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Questions&Answers Question Possible causes Possible solution Message cannot Some service providers do not Check with your service provider. be sent. support this service. Phone number of the service centre Set service centre (p.

  • Page 124: Siemens Service

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Siemens Service mens Simple straightforward support for technical and operational queries is available from our vice online support service on the Internet: www.my-siemens.com/customercare or in the "Questions&Answers" section, (p. 121).

  • Page 125: Specifications/Maintenance

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Specifications/maintenance Declaration of conformity Maintenance tips cifica- s/mainte- Siemens Information and Communi- • The SIM card should be treated cation mobile hereby declares that with the same care as a cheque the phone described in this user guarantee card.

  • Page 126: Accessories

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Accessories Basics Data/Applications essories Li-Ion Battery (700 mAh) Data Cable RS232 L36880-N5601-A100 L36880-N5601-A110 Spare battery. To connectf the phone to the serial RS232 port of the PC. Travel Charger...

  • Page 127: Car Solutions

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Accessories Car Solutions Car Kit Professional Voice II L36880-N5701-A101 (German) Car Charger L36880-N5701-A102 (English) L36880-N5601-A106 L36880-N5701-A103 (French) Charger for the cigarette lighter socket in the Handsfree kit with voice recognition, capaci- car.

  • Page 128: U.s. Fda

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) 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.
  • Page 129 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) U.S. FDA ty of mobile phones. This research How much evidence is there that hand- held mobile phones might be harmful? has resulted in two findings in partic- ular that merit additional study: Briefly, there is not enough evidence to know for sure, either way;...
  • Page 130 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) U.S. FDA 2. Researchers conducted a large recommendations. battery of laboratory tests to assess Two other studies of interest have the effects of exposure to mobile been reported recently in the litera- phone RF on genetic material.
  • Page 131 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) U.S. FDA ties, including other federal agencies ple without brain cancer. This is and industry, to assure that research called a case-control study. The cur- is undertaken to provide the neces-...
  • Page 132 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) U.S. FDA • Cooperate in providing mobile hand-held mobile phones could con- phone users with the best possible sider holding lengthy conversations information on what is known on conventional phones and reserv-...
  • Page 133 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) U.S. FDA • World Health Organization (WHO) International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (select Qs & As): http://www.who.int/emf • United Kingdom, National Radio- logical Protection Board: http://www.nrpb.org.uk • Cellular Telecommunications In- dustry Association (CTIA): http://www.wow-com.com...

  • Page 134: Fcc/Industry Canada Notice

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) FCC/Industry Canada Notice /Industry Your phone may cause TV or radio in- terference (for example, when using a telephone in close proximity to re- ceiving equipment). The FCC or In-...

  • Page 135: Ten Driving Safety Tips

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Ten Driving Safety Tips Driving When available, use a hands-free device. ety Tips A number of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily avail- able today. Whether you choose an...
  • Page 136 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) 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.

  • Page 137: Intellectual Property

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Restrictions apparatus or devices not furnished llectual by Siemens, nor will Siemens have perty All Intellectual Property, as defined any liability for the use of ancillary...

  • Page 138: Index

    S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Index swap (toggling) ......24 Call lists ........13 Accessories ........126 Call screening ........88 Activate Call transfer ....... 25 HTTP profile ......... 71 Car accessories ......127 WAP profile ........
  • Page 139 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Index Games, download Mailbox ......69 ........63 Getting started Maintenance ........ 13 ......... 125 GPRS Menu activate/deactivate control ..... 93 ......... 15 Groups my menu ..........34 ........82 Message ..........
  • Page 140 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Index entry help problems ........28 ......108 store control codes (DTMF) protect ..103 ......... 18 Pictures in SMS SIM services ........ 49 ......74 enter profile setup ..........
  • Page 141 S55 Am.Eng., No Ref. No. (only PDF) (24. June 2002, 15:39) Index Unanswered calls ......89 Upper-, lowercase letters ..28 User guide symbols ........15 Voice command ......79 Voice message (Mailbox) ....63 Volume, handset volume ....21 parameters...

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