Iridium 9505A Quick Manual page 2

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CHECK TEXT MESSAGE
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Press 'Message Key' on Iridium satellite phone
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Using the scroll key, scroll to 'Received Messages' Select?, press OK
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Screen will show quantities of all messages, highlight Text messages, press OK
read text messages
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Note: the Iridium network will attempt delivery for 2 days. After this time, you must initiate
delivery of the message by manually registering the phone
messages are automatically deleted from the Iridium Network after 8 days
SEND A TEXT MESSAGE
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Press the 'Message Key' on the Iridium satellite phone
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Use the Scroll Key to select the 'Message Editor' and press OK
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Enter the destination email address, e.g. leslie@iridium.com. To get the @ symbol, press
the seven times
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Enter a blank space by pressing
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Enter body of message (up to 160 characters including e-mail address) and press OK
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Select 'Send Message' by pressing the OK key.
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When the 9505A handset asks for the destination number, enter +*2 (see step 4 on how to
a '+' sign), and press OK
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The 9505A will display 'Sending Message' for a few seconds and the display 'Message Sent'
if the message was successfully delivered to the Iridium SMS center.
UNABLE TO MAKE CALLS FROM SATELLITE PHONE
Make sure the power is on.
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Make sure the SIM card is inserted correctly
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Antenna needs to be pushed in all the way (not flopping around) and fully extended.
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Calls need to be made in clear line of sight to the satellites – you should be outdoors.
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• If signal is weak, move to an open space with clear line of sight. Force register by pressing the up arrow
key, then pressing the '8' key.
• Make sure there is no error message.
UNABLE TO RECEIVE CALLS TO SATELLITE PHONE
Verify all of the above.
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Verify that the ringer is not turned off. Press menu key, then arrow over to 'Phone set-up'. Press 'ok'. Press menu key again, to
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'Adjust Ring Volume', then press 'ok'. Press up arrow to increase, and down arrow to decrease volume.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
• Searching – The phone is attempting to establish connection to the satellite network.
• Rotate Antenna or Orient Antenna – You also hear a tone when you see these messages. Extend antenna upward and make sure you have a clear
line of sight.
• Registering – Your phone is registering with the network. When the process is complete, you will see 'Registered'.
• Insert Card – Power off your phone; make sure your SIM card is inserted completely; then power your phone on again.
Check Card – This message indicates that the SIM card is damaged or inserted incorrectly.
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Access Denied... Unregistered SIM – This error message indicates the service to the IRIDIUM handset has been denied.
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BATTERY RELATED MESSAGES
• Not Available – The battery meter doesn't appear because the battery is not installed; the phone is operating on external power.
• Charging Battery – The battery is being charged. The battery icon flashes regardless if the phone is powered on or off.
• Fast Charge Completed – The battery charging is complete. The battery icon stops flashing, and display reads "Fast Charge Complete."
• Invalid Battery – You have an unapproved battery inserted in your phone. You are able to discharge battery, but you cannot recharge it.
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SET UP KEY:
Before you can use the
short key for voicemail and
text messages, you will need
to program it:
Choose 'Menu' then
'Messages' then 'Message
Settings'
For Voicemail Number:
+ 8816-629-90000
For Service Centre:
+ 8816-629-00005
HELPFUL TEXT HINTS:
You can use the keypad to
produce any letter in the
alphabet. For example,
press 2 to enter letters:
ABC
Press 1 time for an A
Press 2 times for a B
Press 3 times for a C
Press 4 times for a 2
To delete a character, press
the 'Scroll Key' to scroll the
cursor to the right of the
character you want deleted
C
and press to delete one
character at a time. Hold it
down to clear the entire
message