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AUDIOVOX

CDM-8500

Tri Mode Digital CDMA2000 1X

Handheld Portable Telephone

In today’s fast paced world, it has become a necessity to

have access to real time information. Your communications

tools must provide you with this access from anywhere

at anytime. With that in mind, Audiovox developed the

CDM-8500, a tri mode clamshell style handset with dual

LCD displays.

This 1X digital handset enables carriers supporting 1X

technology to provide consumers with access to high

speed connectivity for web browsing, email and mobile

e-commerce. Operating on the 800 MHz Amps/CDMA

and 1900 MHz PCS frequencies, the CDM-8500 allows

for seamless nationwide coverage as well as offering

state-of-the-art,

user-friendly features. Voice activated

dialing and 2-way

speakerphone are great for enhancing

hands-free use of this phone. T9

Text Input, vibrating

alert and a 7-line LCD display make the CDM-8500 eas-

ier to use.

Seven different LCD colors let you set the backlight to

match your mood. Red, yellow, deep green, green, blue,

purple and white. You can also set the backlight to change

color everytime you open your phone. The keypad is

always backlight blue.

Your new CDM-8500 provides you with something only

an Audiovox phone can: the proven reliability that has

made us a leading wireless handset provider. Please

take a few moments to read the following pages of the

owner’s manual. It will help you make the most efficient

use of this valuable communications tool.

Preface

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Summary of content (76 pages)

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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 1 AUDIOVOX CDM-8500 Tri Mode Digital CDMA2000 1X Handheld Portable Telephone In today’s fast paced world, it has become a necessity to have access to real time information. Your communications tools must provide you with this access from anywhere at anytime. With that in mind, Audiovox developed the CDM-8500, a tri mode clamshell style handset with dual LCD displays.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE ..........7 Package Contents...................................................8 Handset Description ...............................................9 Function Keys .......................................................10 Display Indicators .................................................11 Using the Battery ..................................................13 Installing the Battery ..........................
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS My Profile.............................................................30 Voice Privacy .......................................................30 Location ...............................................................30 CHAPTER 3 MEMORY FUNCTION ........................31 Storing Phone Numbers.......................................32 Text Input Methods ...............................................33 Entering Characters......................
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 7 VOICE MAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES.99 Two-Way SMS .....................................................100 Message Indicators ...........................................100 Received Message Notification .........................100 Checking Messages ...........................................101 Checking Received Voice Mail Message ..........101 Checking Received Text Message ....................101 Sending Text Messages ..................
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0C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 8 Chapter 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE Please read and fully understand this manual before using your phone. This chapter addresses your phone, its keys, display icons, and the charging and proper use of the battery. Once you have read this chapter, you can move on to the basic and advanced features of your phone.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 10 PACKAGE CONTENTS HANDSET DESCRIPTION Thank you for purchasing the CDM-8500 wireless handset. The phone’s giftbox contains all of the items listed below. This phone is a tri mode CDMA2000 1X digital phone with data and web browsing capabilities. The CDM-8500 weighs 3.1 oz. and the dimensions are 3.3” x 1.6” x 9”. Earpiece Standard Battery LCD Display Antenna Handset For best call quality, fully extend the antenna during the call.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 12 FUNCTION KEYS END KEY: Press to turn the handset on or off. Terminates a call or exits the current menu. SEND KEY: Press to make or receive a call. DISPLAY INDICATORS Signal Strength Indicates current signal strength. The more lines, the stronger the signal. Roaming Phone is outside of its home area. Service Indicator NAVIGATION KEY: Press the arrow keys to scroll through the menu. Press OK to select an item in the menu.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 14 DISPLAY INDICATORS Phone receive an "UPAlert". USING THE BATTERY INSTALLING THE BATTERY Phone receive an "UPAlert" and have a text massage whice it isn’t checked. 1. Insert the bottom of battery into groove at bottom of the handset. Silent Mutes key tone during a call. 2. Press in the top of the battery until it clicks. Emergency call Blinks when an emergency call is in progress. Answering machine memo New voice memos.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 16 CHARGING THE BATTERY POWER CONNECTION CHARGING THE BATTERY NOTE: Connect the charger to a standard 110V AC outlet. The battery can be charged alone, or when attached to the phone. 1. It is more efficient to charge the battery with the handset off. 2. The battery must be connected to the phone in order to charge it. 3. If the LED flickers while charging, the battery contacts may need cleaning. 4. Once fully charged, the LED may change from red to green.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 18 BATTERY INFORMATION Use only manufacturer approved batteries. Never use a damaged or worn out battery. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never expose the battery terminals to any other metal object. This can short circuit the battery. Chapter 2 BASIC OPERATION Avoid exposure to temperature extremes. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work (or charge), even if the battery is fully charged.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 20 USING THE PHONE USING THE MENU TURNING THE PHONE ON USING THE MENU 1. Press 1. To enter the main menu from the standby screen, press . ● If “PASSWORD” appears, the phone is locked. To unlock, enter your 4-digit password. NOTE: 2. Use the navigation key to view menu selections. The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. 3. To go back to previous screen, press TURNING THE PHONE OFF 1. Press and hold appears. NOTE: .
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 24 MENU SUMMARY DATA SVC. u 1 : Connection 2 : Data Speed BASIC FUNCTIONS MAKING A CALL 1. Enter the phone number.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 26 BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS PAUSE FEATURE SPEAKER PHONE Pauses are used for automated systems (i.e., voice mail and calling cards). Insert a pause after a phone number, then enter another group of numbers. The second set of numbers is dialed automatically after the pause. This feature is useful for dialing into systems that require a code. 1. To activate speakerphone in idle, answering and calling modes, press and hold . 1.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 28 BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS CALL WAITING ADJUSTING THE VOLUME If you have call waiting this function notifies you of an incoming call when you are on another call by sounding a beep tone. You can adjust the volume in two ways: by using the volume control keys on the side of the handset. Pressing volume control keys: 1. When you hear the beep, press to answer the call. ● 2. To switch back to the first caller, press again.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 30 BASIC FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL VIBRATE These menu items are available while you are on a call. Disables the ringer and vibrates when an incoming call is received. To enable this function: MUTE 1. Press Mutes the microphone while you are on a call so the other party cannot hear you if you speak. . 2. Select “SOUNDS”, then press . 3. Select “VIBRATE”. 1. Press “MUTE”. NOTE: To turn mute off, press , then “Unmute” again.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 32 FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL MY PROFILE Enables you to review and edit your profile, entered through the phonebook entry. Please refer to page 47 for more details. 1. Press “MY PROFILE”. VOICE PRIVACY Chapter 3 MEMORY FUNCTION Enhances voice privacy during a call. 1. Press “VOICE PRIVACY”. 2. Select “STANDARD” or “ENHANCED” with the navigation key. NOTE: This feature may not be available on all networks.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 34 STORING PHONE NUMBERS TEXT INPUT METHODS The CDM-8500 internal phonebook stores up to 300 frequently dialed numbers. ENTERING CHARACTERS 1. Enter the phone number, including area code, and press . For convenient entry of memory location names and text messages, your phone offers several text input methods: 2. To select add new entry and press . 3. To select phone number type by using the navigation key (Home, Mobile, Office, Pager, Fax) and press . 4.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 36 TEXT INPUT METHODS T9TM PREDICTIVE TEXT MODE [T9TMABC] To choose T9TM mode, press [MODE] then choose [T9TMABC]. This mode predicts the words you are entering using a built-in dictionary. With T9TM predictive text input, you press each key only once for each letter. The chart below outlines how to use T9TM text input. TEXT INPUT METHODS 1. Press each key once for each letter of the word you are writing. ● To write John with the English dictionary selected: 1.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 38 TEXT INPUT METHODS SPEED DIALING NUMERIC MODE [123] ONE-TOUCH/TWO-TOUCH DIALING Numeric mode allows you to add a number to your entry/message. To select numeric mode, press [MODE] then select [123]. Ideal for frequently dialed numbers, this feature allows phonebook entries to be dialed via the keypad with only one or two key presses. SYMBOL MODE [SYM] ONE-TOUCH DIALING: Select symbol mode allows you to add various symbols to your entry.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 40 CALL LOGS CALL LOGS The CDM-8500 keeps a log of the 10 most recently missed, answered (incoming) and dialed (outgoing) calls. Log information includes the phone number and the date and time of the call. INCOMING CALLS OUTGOING CALLS 2. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list of answered calls, then select the desired number. To view call details, press . 1. To view the 10 most recently dialed numbers, press .
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 42 CALL LOGS CALL TIMES MISSED CALLS LAST CALL 1. To view the 10 most recently missed calls, press . The most recent call will be listed first. To display the total time of your last call: 2. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list of missed calls, then select the desired number. To view call details, press . ALL CALLS ● Detail information includes the phone number, its log number, time and date of the call. 3. To dial the number, press .
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 44 USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK RECALLING BY GROUP RECALLING BY PHONE NUMBER 1. Press Recall saved phone numbers by searching for the location number. Search results include the name and phone number saved to that location. . 2. Select one of the options (Family, Friends, Work, Etc, All) with the navigation key then press . 1. Press 3. All the entries under the group will appear.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 46 USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK EDIT EXISTING ENTRY CHANGE GROUP NAME 1. To edit an existing entry, press . The 5 entry groups appear – Family, Friends, Work, Etc., All. 1. To change a group name, press 2. Use the navigation key to select one of the groups & press . 3. Select an entry under the group. To view or edit the entry, press . To delete the entry, press . . 2. Use the navigation key to select an existing group name & press . 3.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 48 USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK CLEAR GROUP MY PROFILE 1. To delete an existing group, press . 2. Use the navigation key to select the group to be deleted & press . 3. If a phone number already exists in the location, press , then to delete it. Saves and edits your personal information. 1.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 50 MEMO Chapter 4 SETTINGS This chapter addresses customizing your phone by adjusting backlighting, volume, ring tones and other user-friendly features.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 52 ROAMING Scans the channels to stay connected to any available system. ROAMING NAM SETTING SET MODE Enables Auto NAM (Number Assignment Modules) or manually changes a NAM. Selects the Preferred System. AUTO NAM 1. Press To automatically switch phone to the proper NAM when you have multiple NAM registrations: . 2. Select one of the following options (Automatic A/ Automatic B / Home Only) with the navigation key, then press .
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 54 ROAMING SETTING PRL ID SOUNDS To display the phone’s PRL (Preferred Roaming List): You can choose different Ringer Type, Ringer Mode, Volume, Alert, Roam Ringer and Tone length. 1. Press RINGER TYPE . PRL ID XXXX Selects a ringer type to alert you of an incoming call. OK CNCL 1. Press . 2. Select a ringer type from the 30 melodies and 10 Ringtones. 3. To confirm, press . RINGER MODE Alerts you to incoming calls in the following modes: 1.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 56 SETTING SETTING VOLUME ALERT Controls the volume of the following items. The volume can be adjusted to 5 levels. Sounds an alert to any change occurring on the phone. MINUTE ALERT Sounds an alert every minute of a phone call. RINGER Controls the Ringer volume. 1. Press 1. Press 2. Adjust the ringer volume with the navigation key. 3. To save, press . 2. Select “OFF” or “ON” with the navigation key, then press to save it.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 58 SETTING FADE ALERT Sounds an alert when entering an area where calls cannot be made due to weak signal strength. The alert sounds is made when the call is disconnected. 1. Press SETTING ROAM RINGER Reminds you that you are in a roaming service area, by sounding a different ringer from what you set as voice call in Ringer type. . 1. Press 2. Select “OFF” or “ON” with the navigation key, then press to save it.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 60 SETTING SETTING POWER OFF 1. Press DISPLAY . Customizes and personalizes the display. ANIMATION SETTING 2. Select one from the Animation List to display when you turn off the handset by using the navigation key. Selects your favorite LCD display in the following modes: 3. To save, press MAIN DISPLAY SETTING IDLE DISPLAY 1. Press . 2. Select one from the Animation List to use in the idle mode by using the navigation key. 3. To save, press .
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 62 SETTING SETTING IDLE CLOCK To select an LCD clock display: CONTRAST The LCD display contrast can be adjusted to 5 levels. 1. Press 1. Press . 2. Select one of the following options: Digital Clock Analog Clock ● Greeting Clcok ● Animation+Clock . 2. Adjust the LCD contrast for better view. 3. To save, press ● . ● 3. To save, press LCD COLOR To select an LCD display backlight color. . 1. Press .
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 64 SETTING SETTING SUB LCD SETTING OTHERS Controls backlight and Sub LCD contrast for better view and more efficient use. ANSWER MODE Selects an Answer mode. SUB LCD CLOCK To select a Sub LCD clock display: 1. Press 1. Press 2. Select “Any Key” or “Send Key” with the navigation key. . 2. Select one of the following options: Analog Clock, Digital Clock. . ● Any Key : Press any key to answer an incoming call except , , and . ● Send Key : Press only 3.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 66 SETTING SETTING AUTO RETRY AUTO ANSWER Automatically retries a call up to 5 times after a set time interval. Automatically answers a call after a preset number of rings. An ideal setting for the hands-free car kit. RETRY TIME 1. Press 1. Press 2. Select a time interval option (Off, 3, 5, 7, 10 seconds) with the navigation key. 3. To save, press . . 2. Select one from the following items (off, 5, 10, 18 seconds) with the navigation key. NOTE: .
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 68 SETTING SETTING LANGUAGE UP PROXY IP Selects the language in which letters are displayed on screen. 2. Select “English” or “Spanish”. To access your service provider’s website the phone can have up to 3 sets of the server IP (Internet Protocol) addresses and Port numbers. These may already be preset or be separately programmed by your service provider. Please note that any change to these settings may disable the Web access capability. 3.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 70 VR MODE VR MODE Voice Recognition (VR) enables you to place calls and record voice memos using your voice. 1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR mode. 2. When the phone turns to VR mode, the screen on the right appears. NOTE: VR Mode Say a name or a command DIAL 1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR mode. 2. Say “Dial” and the display on the right will appear.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 72 VR MODE VR MODE VOICE MEMO CANCEL This feature is the same as on page 72, except you must use the phone to access the menu not your voice. 1. Press and hold mode. 1. Press and hold mode. until your phone turns to VR until your phone turns to VR To exit VR mode or return to the standby mode, say “Cancel.” 2. Say “Voice Memo” instructions will appear and you will hear “Please record it at the tone”. 3. To stop recording, press NOTE: Press .
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 74 VS MENU VS MENU VOICE MEMO CALL ANSWER RECORD VOICE MEMO 1. To start VS menu, press Sets and operates the answering machine. . 2. To enter the voice memo menu, press . 3. When you press to record a voice memo, instructions will appear and you will hear “Please record it at the tone”. 4. To stop recording a memo, press NOTE: Press to pause, then press . to resume. 5. After recording a voice memo you can REVIEW, RE-RECORD or SAVE. PLAY VOICE MEMO 1.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 76 VS MENU VS MENU VOICE COMMAND WAKE UP Trains the VR with the following categories of control words: Use the Wake-Up to train or untrain the VR with the control word, wake up. YES/NO 1. Press . . 1. Press . 2. Press 2. Press . 3. Select one of the following options with the navigation key, then press . 3. Select one of the following options with the navigation key, then press . LIST WORDS : Displays the list of control words in the Yes/No set.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 78 VS MENU VS MENU TOP LEVEL DIGIT DIAL Use the Top Level to train or untrain the VR with your control words. (Dial, Redial, Voice Memo, Phonebook, Cancel). Use the Digit dial to train or untrain the VR with the control words (1 to 9, Zero, Oh, Verify, Clear, Call). 1. Press . 2. Press . 3. Select one of the following options with the navigation key, then press . LIST WORDS : Displays the list of control words in the top level set.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 80 VS MENU VS MENU VOICE DIAL ADD Lists, adds and erases voice tags for phonebook entry 1. Press LIST 2. To add a voice tag to phonebook entry, press . 1. Press . . 3. Select one group with the navigation key, then press 2. To list phonebook entries with attached voice tags, press . 3. Select one with the navigation key, then press . 4. Select a phone number with the navigation key, then press . . 5. To add a voice tag to the number, say the name.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 82 VS MENU VS MENU VOICE ALERT VOICE SETTING Sets the voice alert service. Customizes the voice service menu. ON/OFF UNTRAIN ALL 1. Press . 2. Press 1. Press . 3. Select “On” or “Off” with the navigation key, then press 2. Press . RECORD 1. Press 3. Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key, then press . . 1. Press PLAY 2. Press . . 1st prompt : “Main menu” followed by a short beep.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 84 VS MENU VS MENU DIGIT MODE SET ACTIVE Use the digit mode to select one of the following options ; ECHO, BEEP, ECHO+BEEP. 1. Press 2. Press 1. Press . . . 2. Press . 3. Select “Send Key” or “Active Flip” with the navigation key, then press . 3. Select one option with the navigation key, then press . ECHO: Digit echoes back when entered. BEEP: Digit beeps when entered. ECHO + BEEP: Digit echoes and beeps when entered.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 86 MEMO Chapter 5 SECURITY FEATURES This chapter addresses security features including locking and unlocking the phone, restricting calls and clearing the phonebook.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 88 SECURITY FEATURES SECURITY Prevents others from using the phone without permission and allows access to security features only after inputting your password. Enables you to restrict certain features with the password. You are to unlock the phone to use the features. AUTOMATIC LOCK Prevents others from using your phone without permission. When locked, the menu cannot be accessed without password. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 90 SECURITY FEATURES INCOMING CALL HISTORY 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key. ● Restrict : Restrict access to incoming call history. ● Allow : Allow access to incoming call history. 3. To save, press SECURITY FEATURES PHONEBOOK Blocks access to, and protects data in your phonebook. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 92 SECURITY FEATURES 900#S Restricts calling 900 dial service numbers. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key. ● Restrict : Restrict a 900-dial service. ● Allow : Allow a 900-dial service. 3. To save, press NOTE: SECURITY FEATURES SPECIAL #’s Stores 3 phone numbers to allow to be dialed even in rock mode. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 94 SECURITY FEATURES RESET PHONE Resets phone to default settings. 1. Press 2. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” Chapter 6 . SUPPLEMENTARY FUNCTIONS 3. Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key. Press . ● When you select “Yes”, “Powering off Good bye!” appears and the phone will automatically reboot. CHANGE PASSWORD This chapter addresses supplemental functions including the schedule, calculator, clock and stopwatch features. Changes password. 1. Press 2.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 96 SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Reminds you of a previously scheduled event or anniversary with an alarm. ALARM 1. To display three alarm entries, press . EVENT 2. Select one of the entries with the Navigation key. 1. To display a calendar, press . 2. Use the navigation key to choose a date in the calendar, then press . ● Day to Day movement: Press the navigation key left and right. ● Week to Week movement: Press the navigation key down and up. 3.1.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 100 STOPW ATCH STOPWATCH Allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. The stopwatch displays time in hours, minutes, seconds, and 1/100 of a second. 1. Press then for STOPWATCH. VOICE MAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES 2. To measure a time period. ● To start the stopwatch, press ● To pause it, press ● To reset it, press ● Press to resume it or previous page. . . . to return to the 3. To measure more than one timed event: ● To start, press .
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 102 TWO-WAY SMS CHECKING MESSAGES Your CDM-8500 features Two-Way Short Message Service (SMS). This feature sends and receives text messages through your phone. Voice mail notification is also supported. CHECKING RECEIVED VOICE MAIL MESSAGE 1. Press , then press for Voice Mail. MESSAGE INDICATORS 2. The number of voice mail messages currently waiting in your mailbox appears. To access your voice mailbox, press .
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 104 SENDING TEXT MESSAGES SENDING TEXT MESSAGES SENDING NEW TEXT MESSAGES EDIT MESSAGE 1. Press 1. To change the text message, press “EDIT MESSAGE”. then press “SEND NEW”. 2. Input phone number, then press . 3. Input the text message, then press send new menu. to display the 2. Input text message, then press . PRIORITY SEND 1. To send an urgent message, press 1. To send the text message, press NOTE: or “SEND”.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 106 INBOX INBOX INBOX MENU SAVE ADDRESS To enter the INBOX menu, follow the procedures for CHECKING RECEIVED TEXT MESSAGES on page 101. 1. To save the Callback number from the text message, press “SAVE ADDRESS”. REPLY 2. To save the call back number into a memory location, follow the procedures for STORING PHONE NUMBERS on page 32. 1. To reply to the text message, press 2. Enter your message, then press “REPLY”. . LOCK & UNLOCK ERASE 1.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 108 OUTBOX OUTBOX SAVE OUTBOX MENU 1. To enter the OUTBOX menu, press “OUTBOX”. then 1. To save the message, press 2. Press 2. Select the stored message then press . The text message will be displayed then . 3. To enter the OUTBOX menu, press then you can resend, erase, send to, save, and display the message state. “SAVE”. . STATE 1. To display the state of the sent message, press . RESEND 1. To send the message again, press “RESEND”. ERASE 1.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 110 FILED ERASE ALL FILED ERASE MESSAGES When there is the saved message from the Inbox/Outbox. 1. Press 1. Press and . Select a text message with the navigation key. Press . 2.1. To erase messages in the Inbox, press 2. The text message appears. Press to display OPTS. 2.2. To erase messages in the Outbox, press NOTE: and . Select “Entire Inbox” or “Old Inbox”. 2.3. To erase messages in the Filed, press 3.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 112 SETTINGS SETTINGS DISPLAY DELIV.ACK SETTINGS MENU 1. To enter the SETTINGS menu, press “SETTINGS”. then “DISPLAY DELIVERY ACK”. 2. Select (NO/YES) using the navigation key, then press . SAVE SENT MESSAGE 1. Press 1. Press “SAVE SENT MSG?”. AUTO ERASE 2. Select (NO/YES/PROMPT) using the navigation key, then press . 1. Press DEFAULT CALLBACK AUTO ERASE INBOX 1. Press . 1. Press 2. Select (DISABLE/OLD INBOX) using the navigation key, then press .
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 116 EMERGENCY CALLING E911 CALLING Allows you to place emergency calls, even when the phone is locked. Emergency calls are placed on any available system. 1. Enter 911 and press . 2. The call will connect. Chapter 9 INTERNET BROWSER ● When an emergency call ends, the phone goes to the Emergency Mode for 5 minutes. This chapter addresses using your handset to access the Wireless Internet.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 7:16 PM Page 118 STAR T INTERNET BROWSER BROWSER MENU WIRELESS INTERNET BROWSER MENU Your CDM-8500 allows you to browse various Internet websites directly from your phone. This provides access to up-to-date information such as news, sports, weather and stock quotes when you subscribe to Internet service with your service provider. Please contact your service provider for a list of available websites and service details. 1. To enter the browser menu, press and hold 1.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 120 BROWSER MENU BROWSER MENU ABOUT OPENWAVE When you select the About Openwave of the Browser Menu, the browser version and copyright information is displayed. The device layer version is also displayed. ● OFFLINE SERVICES 1. To navigate through the list of installed channel applications and guide you to the entry point of the applications, press . 1. To select About Openwave, press ● OUTBOX 1.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 122 MEMO Chapter 10 DATA SERVICE Your phone works as wireless modem when connected to a PC and a Laptop computer with data interface cable. This chapter shows you how to choose the correct settings for this to properly function.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 124 DATA SVC DATA SVC CONNECTION DATA SPEED Select a connection mode based on the handset usage. Select a connection speed based on the handset usage. 1. Press 1. Press . 2. Select one of the following connection modes with the navigation key. ● Voice Call : To receive a voice call. ● Data Only : To receive data when connected to PC. ● Fax Only : To function as a fax when connected to PC. 3. To save, press NOTE: . . 2.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 126 LOCATION SETTING To select whether or not you allow the network system to detect your position. 1. Press . 2. Select “Location On” or “911 Only” with the navigation key. ● 911 Only : Your location will be hidden from network & application except 911. ● Location On : Your location is now available to the network.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 128 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES Read This Information Before Using Your Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 130 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ELECTRONIC DEVICES ELECTRONIC DEVICES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 132 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES OTHER SAFETY GUIDELINES PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Aircraft FCC Regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. Please read and understand all of the Precautions and Warnings contained in this manual before attempting to operate your phone.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 134 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES OPERATING PROCEDURES Never violate any of the following Rules and Regulations of the FCC when using your phone. The following offenses are punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both: - Using obscene, indecent, or profane language. - Using the unit to give off false distress calls.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 136 SAR INFORMATION SAR INFORMATION THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. as described in this user guide, is 0.633 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 138 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 140 guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 142 The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world. 7.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 144 increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 148 PROTECT YOUR W ARRANTY 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Read your Warranty carefully, with the special consideration to paragraph seven of the Limited Warranty for your unit. AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
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50C-METRO-PCS2/24 2003.2.24 2:59 PM Page 150 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY (e) Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such as framing and non-operative parts; WITHIN A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER.