Keys and the Display Switches phone on/off when you press and hold. Adjusts volume of the earphone or handsfree speaker. PWR These keys perform the function shown on the display directly above them (e.g., here the keys are the “Menu” and “Memory” keys.
A: SIM Card memory is in use OR B: The phone’s internal memory is in use. A call is in progress. A data call is in progress. The phone is in alpha mode. You have a voice message. You have a text message. If flashing, text memory is full. AB Memory location, menu, or option number. “AL”: Alternate Line is in use. D Battery charge. Signal strength. Menu Memory These words change; they determine the function of the keys below them (see previous page). ▲ ▼ scroll the menu and memories.
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Contents 1. Important Safety Information Traffic Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using this Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 2 3 4 2. The Battery and SIM Card . . . . 5 3. The Basics . . . Switching On or Off . . . . Signal Strength . . . . . . Making a Call - Method 1 . Making a Call - Method 2 . Answering a Call .
. The Memory . . . . Alpha Mode . . . . . . . . . . . Storing Numbers and Names . . Notepad Memory Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 25 27 30 7. Touch Tones . . . . 8. The Menu . . . . . . Menu Summary . . . . . . . . . Menu 01, Recent Calls . . . . . Menu 2, Messages . . . . . . . Menu 3, Call Forwarding . . . . Menu 4, Phone Settings . . . . Menu 5, Security Options . . . . Menu 6, Duration and Cost . . . Menu 7, Phone Line Selection .
1. Important Safety Information Traffic Safety Do not use a hand-held telephone while driving a vehicle. If using a hand-held telephone park the vehicle before conversing. Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the phone on the passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop. The use of an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or horn on public roads is not permitted.
Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartments as the phone, its parts or accessories. Only qualified personnel should install or service the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate the warranty. Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid braking systems, electronic cruise control systems and other electronic systems can malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio signals.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your PCS1900 phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident – do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. If certain features are in use (such as Key Lock), you may first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local PCS1900 service provider.
IMPORTANT! Use only accessories approved by the phone manufacturer. The use of any other types will invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the telephone, and may be dangerous. When you disconnect the power cord of an accessory, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord. FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (e.g. when using telephone in close proximity of receiving equipment).
2. The Battery and SIM Card The Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer and recharge your battery only with the chargers approved by the manufacturer. See “Important Battery Information” later in this section. New batteries must be charged with the phone off for at least 24 hours before initial use.
Charging a New Battery or Recharging a Battery Connect the charger to the phone before plugging the charger into a standard 120V AC outlet. The battery segments scroll to show that the battery is charging. Allow the battery to completely charge. See the “Accessories” chapter for information on battery charging times. Charging is finished when the segments stop scrolling. When charging is finished, disconnect the charger from the AC outlet and from the phone.
eventually wear out. When the operating time is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery. Battery Low/Recharge You get this message and hear two short beeps when a couple of minutes of talk time remain. When no more battery power remains, you get another tone and the message RECHARGE BATTERY. The phone switches itself off. A BATTERY LOW Menu Memory If the message NOT CHARGING is displayed, charging is suspended.
Temperature extremes affect the ability of your battery to charge: it may require cooling or warming first. Do not short circuit the battery. Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object (e.g. coin, clip, or pen) causes direct connection of the + and terminals of the battery (metal strips on the back of the battery), for example when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short circuiting the terminal may damage the battery or the connecting object.
Installing the SIM Card Switch off the phone, wait for a few seconds, and remove the battery before installing or removing the SIM card. 2. Open the cover of the SIM Card reader and open the SIM holder. 3. 1. Slide the card into the holder. The beveled corner of the card faces up and you should be able to see the metal contacts. Close the holder by pushing it towards the phone. Pull the catch gently toward “Lock” (1).
The PIN2 code comes with some SIM cards and is required to access some functions, such as charging unit counters, which must be supported by the SIM card. If you enter a wrong PIN or PIN2 code three times in a row, that PIN or PIN2 code is disabled. You will be prompted for the PUK code (for the PIN) or the PUK2 code (for the PIN2) and a new PIN or PIN2 code. PUK and PUK2 Codes (at least 8 digits) The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) is required to change a disabled PIN code.
3. The Basics Switching On or Off Press and hold the P button. When switching on, extend the antenna fully. As with any other radio transmitting device, avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. PWR The phone displays a Reminder Note if you have programmed one with Menu 9 1. Press Keep to save it or Erase to delete it. The phone may also display a Welcome Message preprogrammed in your SIM card. If there is not a SIM card in the phone, you will be prompted to insert it.
Making a Call - Method 1 Note: Whenever Find appears at the bottom of the display, you can press ▼ or ▲ to scroll through stored numbers. B Number: TALK Find Quit After you key in the number you want to dial (at the Number: prompt), the phone dials the number. Making a Call - Method 2 Key in number, or recall stored number TALK Note: Check with your PCS1900 system operator for information about when you need to dial a ‘1’ and/or an area code in addition to the number.
Unlock To unlock, press the Unlock key then ∗. Unlock Note: With KEYS LOCKED, calls may be possible to the emergency number 911. Answering a Call with Key Lock Active During the call the keypad remains unlocked. After you end the call, Key Lock becomes active again. TALK Access Codes Your phone comes with a Security Code of 12345. See the description of Menu 5, Security Options, for details on Security functions, including how to change the Security Code.
4. For Your Convenience. . . These extra features can simplify using your phone. On-Line Quick Guide Menu 14 contains on-line descriptions of 11 of the phone’s functions. Last Number Redial The display must be clear of names or numbers for this to work. TALK TALK To redial any of the last 10 dialed numbers, after you press , press ▼ until you see the number you want. The phone dials the number after a few seconds.
Emergency Key 9 9 wxyz TALK Official emergency numbers vary by location (e.g. 911). Only one emergency number is programmed into your phone to be dialed automatically by Emergency Key 9, which may not be the proper number in all circumstances. Voice Mail Key 1 Hold the key for a few seconds. The phone dials your voice mailbox number. Note that your voice mailbox number must be stored in the phone to use this feature. See “Voice and Text Messages” for details.
Calling Line Identification The phone may display the caller’s phone number if you have subscribed to and activated Calling Line Identification. The phone displays the caller’s name if you have stored that caller’s name and number, and the system is able to identify the calling number. CALL displays when the number is not available. Note: For information about availability of and subscription to Calling Line Identification Presentation, contact your system operator.
Store the person’s name and number in your phone and include either one, two, or three “!” characters anywhere in the person’s name. Your phone rings distinctly when there is an incoming call from that person’s number. The distinct ringing tone depends on the number of “!” characters you have stored. For details on storing names and numbers, see the chapter “Using the Memory”. Note: Distinct Ringing works only when Calling Line Identification is active.
Ending the Active Call Only This ends the active call and retrieves the held call. Ending the Held Call Only This ends the held call only and has no effect on the active call. Creating a Conference Call 1 TALK 0 TALK 3 TALK def You must have an active call and a held call for this to work. To add an incoming call to the Conference, press 3 again. def TALK For more information see Menu 10, In-Call Options.
5. Voice and Text Messages Please check with your operator for the availability of message features. Note: The Messages menu items appear only if supported by your operator and SIM card. Voice Messages When you receive a voice message, the phone beeps and lights the voice message indicator (shown). To Call Your Voice Mailbox 1 Hold the key for a few seconds. The phone dials your voice mailbox number. Note that your voice mailbox number must be stored in the phone (see below) for this to work.
number to call) or you may use your own answering machine or voice mailbox number. Text Messages When the text messaging network service is available and you have subscribed to it, your phone can send, receive, and store text messages. The text messaging function is a network service and may not be supported by your network. Your network operator gives you your Message Center number (see Menu 2 4 later in this chapter), which you need to send messages.
▼ scrolls through message screens. Press or press and hold ▼ to read messages. The messages are shown in the order that they were received or stored, and begin with a message header that shows message status (described below). NEW: This is followed by the receipt date and time. OLD: The message has already been read. OLD: OWN OR EDITED The message was created or edited by you. Option Quit The Option Key When you are reading a message, you can press Option.
Send sends the message. At the prompt Number:, key in the recipient’s phone number, or scroll through numbers in memory with ▼. Press OK when the number you want is displayed. You need to store your message center phone number (described later in this section) to send messages. Writing and Sending Text Messages When you send a text message, the message center tries to deliver the message to the receiving phone.
Key it in and press OK. MESSAGE SENT appears after the message is delivered to the message center. Message Settings (Menu 2 4) MESSAGE CENTER NUMBER Your network operator gives you this when you subscribe to Text Messaging. To send text messages, the phone needs to know the number of your message center. You can either set the phone number with this menu or enter it when prompted to do so.
SET VOICE MAILBOX NUMBER See the first page of this chapter.
6. The Memory The phone uses either the memory locations on the SIM card (“A”) or those in the phone (“B”). A or B will appear in the upper left corner of the display. Use Menu 8 1 to select either Memory A or B. Memory B holds up to 125 numbers and names. The capacity of Memory A varies by SIM card manufacturer. Alpha Mode To enter names, retrieve numbers based on names, and view names, press .
One Press Two Presses Four Three Five Presses Presses Presses 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 abc a b c 2 a 3 def d e f 3 d 4 ghi g h i 4 g 5 j k l 5 j 6 mno m n o 6 m 7 pqrs p q r s 7 8 tuv t u v 8 t 9 wxyz w x y z 9 jkl enter another letter from same key 0 -?!,.:"'&$()0 # blank space When entering letters, press and hold the key to switch between upper and lower case letters. Press to correct a mistake.
Storing Numbers and Names 1. 2. B 800 555 1212 Memory Menu B 800 555 1212 Find Store Key in number, then 3. 4. B Name: Store B | Store Quit Quit Key in name, then 5. 6. B STORE IN LOCATION 4? OK B STORED Quit You can enter another location number or scroll through available location numbers with ▼ or ▲ after STORE IN LOCATION n?. You may group stored numbers, such as storing family numbers in locations 40-49.
At the REPLACE? prompt, press OK. To Change the Number Stored With a Name Recall the number from memory. C Use the key to erase the current number one digit at at time. Repeat steps 1 and 2 shown in the picture on the previous page. At the REPLACE? prompt, press OK. To Erase Stored Names and Numbers 1. 2. B B Name: Menu 3. Memory 4. B Number: Store Find Store B Name to be erased: Erase Quit Quit ▼ Do steps 1-4 as shown.
To Fast Save Key in the number to be saved, then press and hold Memory. Recalling Numbers from Memory 1. With the display empty, press ▼ or ▲. 2. B B 12 Menu Memory Store Find The top right corner of the display shows the location number. Recalling Numbers by Memory Location Key in the location number (e.g., 12 in the picture) then press Memory then Find , OR B Press , at the Number: prompt, key in a location number then press Find.
After step 1, you can key in the name, or the first few letters of the name, and press Find. Scrolling begins at the alphabetic location closest to the name you enter. Press ▼ or ▲ to continue scrolling through names. Notepad Memory Locations The phone can temporarily store up to 10 phone numbers and associated names in a “Notepad”. To Store Numbers and Names in Notepad Do steps 1-4 in “Storing Numbers and Names”. At the STORE IN LOCATION n? prompt, press # then press OK. Press # then ▼ or ▲.
7. Touch Tones Your phone is a “Touch Tone” phone. Touch Tones can be used for many automated phone services such as checking your bank balance and using voice mailbox options. Touch Tones are called “DTMF” (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) tones in the phone. Sending Individual Touch Tones Pressing the keys during call sends Touch Tones. Sending a String of Touch tones During a call, with the display empty: Press Menu then B. Press ▼ to scroll through stored numbers.
∗∗∗ creates a “p” (pause) of 2.5 seconds. When you recall this number sequence from memory and press , the phone dials the phone number, and after the call is answered, pauses 2.5 seconds, then sends the DTMF digits. You can add as many “p” characters as you need. B ∗∗∗∗ creates a “w” (wait). When you recall this number sequence from memory and press , the phone dials the phone number, and after the call is answered, waits for you to press DTMF.
8. The Menu The phone’s menus and submenus allow you to tailor the phone to suit your tastes. Scrolling Through the Menus A A View Menu Menu Memory ▲ ▼ Quit To use the Menu, start by pressing the Menu key. Use the ▼ or ▲ key to scroll through the Menu. When you see the Menu you want, press Select. To choose submenus or options, scroll through them with ▼ or ▲, then press Select to choose. To Go Back One Step in the Menus Quit To Get Help on Menus This gives you help on menu items.
Menu Summary Note: Items shown with an ∗ appear on the menu ONLY if supported by your operator and SIM card.
6 Duration and Cost 12 Number Editor 1 Call Duration 1 Last Call Duration 2 All Calls Duration 3 Clear Timers 2 Call Costs∗ 1 Last Call Units∗ 2 All Calls Units∗ 3 Clear Counters∗ 3 Call Costs Limit∗ 4 Show Costs In∗ 13 Ringing Options 1 Ring 2 Beep Once 3 Silent 4 Vibrate 5 Ring & Vibrate 14 Quick Guide 7 Phone Line Selection* Selects which line to use.
Network Services Some of the menu functions are network services. These functions can be utilized only if provided by your PCS1900 network. To make use of a network service, you must first subscribe to it. Note that a network service is specific to the SIM card you are using. If you change the SIM card and have not purchased the service for that card, you will not be able to utilize the service. For availability and subscription, contact your network operator.
If you choose Activate in Step 3, key in the number to forward to at Number:. You can optionally press the ▼ or ▲ key to scroll through stored numbers until you reach the one you want. Press OK. Forwarding Options FORWARD ALL CALLS forwards all incoming calls. FORWARD IF BUSY forwards calls only when you are on the phone. FORWARD IF NOT ANSWERED forwards calls if you don’t answer. FORWARD IF OUT OF REACH forwards calls if you are out of the serving network.
Menu 4, Phone Settings Menu 4 01, Lights With lights on, the keypad lights come on when you press a key or have an incoming call, and go off 15 seconds later. Note: You can turn on the lights for 15 seconds by pressing quickly regardless of this setting. P Menu 4 2, Ringing Volume You hear each ringing level as you scroll through the volume levels. Note: When the phone is using an accessory, this option sets the ringing volume separately for that accessory.
Menu 4 7, Automatic Answer With this on, the phone answers calls automatically after one ring. Note that this works with the headset only when Ringing Option Ring or Ring&Vibra is selected. Menu 4 8, Calling Card If you store Calling Card information in your phone, you can make automatic Calling Card calls. To Store a Calling Card Enter Menu 4 8. ▼ to Card. Key in security code at Security code: then press OK. Key in access number at Access Number: then press OK.
You cannot use this method to call numbers beginning with “+” (the international prefix). Use the actual international prefix (e.g., 011) to make calling card calls to international numbers. Menu 4 9, Send Own Number Note: Send Own Number appears only if supported by your operator and SIM card. This specifies whether or not to display (i.e., Send) your phone number to the person you are calling. You must be subscribed to Temporary Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR) service to use this feature.
Menu 4 12, Menu List If you do not use all of the menu functions frequently, you may hide some of the menus and submenus. Complete shows all menu functions. Short shows only the major functions. The function numbering is not affected - the hidden functions are simply skipped. Menu 4 13, Network Selection Note: Network Selection appears only if supported by your operator and SIM card.
You must enter the PIN code to change this setting. Menu 5 2, Security Level The three levels of security are None, Memory and Phone. The following table summarizes the security levels. The phone keeps a list of up to five different SIM cards used with the phone. When the phone asks for a security code and you enter the correct code, the SIM card is added to the phone’s SIM card list and the SIM card becomes an ‘Owner’s card’. The phone also memorizes which memory - A or B - is selected for use.
Menu 5 3, Restrict Calls Note: When calls are restricted, calls may be possible to the emergency number (i.e., 911). Note: Restrict Calls appears only if supported by your operator and SIM card. For each of the restriction options you specify Activate, Cancel, or Status. OUTGOING CALLS prevents all outgoing calls. INTERNATIONAL CALLS prevents all outgoing international calls. INT EXCEPT TO HOME COUNTRY prevents outgoing international calls unless they are directed to your home country.
Menu 5 4, View Fixed Dial List This lets you review the contents of the Fixed Dialing List created with Menu 5 5. Enter Menu 5 4 . ▼ to scroll through the Fixed Dialing List. Press OK to exit. Menu 5 5, Fixed Dialing Fixed Dialing allows outgoing calls to a only specific set of phone numbers (i.e., those you put in a “Fixed Dialing” list). This function works only with a SIM card that supports it.
Press ▼ to your choice (Erase all, Add, Remove, Edit) then press OK. Erase all permanently removes all names and phone numbers from the list. Add adds a name (and a phone number) to the list. Remove removes the name (and phone number) that was on the display when you pressed Option. Edit allows you to make changes in the name (and the associated phone number) that was on the display when you pressed Option.
made or received since the counters were last reset. The call cost is shown for each SIM card separately. Note: The Call Costs function is a network service and may not be supported by your network. The actual invoice for calls and services from your service provider may vary, depending upon network features, rounding-off for billing, and so forth. LAST CALL UNITS shows the cost of the last or current call. ALL CALLS UNITS shows the total cost of all calls.
Menu 6 4, Show Costs In Note: Show Costs In appears only if supported by your operator and SIM card. With this submenu you select whether the call costs and limits (and the amount of remaining talk time) are displayed in charging units or dollars. When you select Currency, you are prompted for the unit price. Press # to enter a decimal point. Contact your network operator for charging unit prices. Call costs and remaining cost units are then displayed in dollars.
and the phone returns to the selected line when you finish the call. If you replace the SIM card, Menu 7 is automatically set to Primary. Menu 8, Memory Functions Menu 8 1, Memory Selection You can select either the SIM card memory (“A”) or the phone’s internal memory (“B”). See “The Memory” for details. Menu 8 2, Memory Status Enter Menu 8 2. Press ▼ to see the number of empty locations. Press ▼ again to see the number of full locations.
until the name you want appears. Then press Erase. If you change your mind, press Quit instead of Erase. Press Quit or C when you are finished erasing. Erase all clears all locations. Menu 8 5, Display Own Number This shows you the phone number(s) assigned to the current SIM card. Note that some SIM cards do not show the phone number. Menu 9, Personal Reminders Menu 9 1, Reminder Note The Reminder Note displays when the phone is switched on. The maximum length is 30 characters. Enter Menu 9 1.
The phone sounds an alarm and displays COUNTDOWN COMPLETED when it finishes counting down the amount of time you enter. The timer stops if the battery runs out or if you turn the phone off. To Stop the Timer Before it Alarms Follow the steps above, but key in 0000 at Set timer:. To Clear the Alarm When it is Sounding Press OK or any key. Menu 10, In-Call Options These are options to be used during calls. Press and hold the Menu key during a call to access this menu.
scroll through stored numbers. Press OK when the number you want to send as Touch Tones is displayed. Conference Calls Join creates a conference call by joining together an active call and a held call. Then to add more parties to the call, put the conference call on hold, create another call, then select Join again. There may be up to 5 parties in a conference call. Private lets you have a private conversation with one party from the conference call.
Press OK. During a transmission, the message DATA CALL or FAX CALL and the D indicator are displayed. For more information, refer to any documentation or instructions supplied with your data adapter, data application, or fax application. Menu 12, Number Editor This function lets you edit a phone number. You can press to dial the edited number. You can also store it. B The number you want to edit must be on the display. Enter Menu 12. C removes the digit left of the cursor.
Menu 14, Quick Guide Enter Menu 14. Press ▼ to get to the desired topic then press Select. Press More to read help screens. Press Quit when you are finished. The following Help topics are available: • • • • • • • • • • • How to Make a Call How to Answer a Call How to Redial How to Dial Emergency No.
9. Accessories An extensive range of accessories is available for your phone. You can select the accessories that accommodate your specific communication needs. For availability of the accessories, please check with your local dealer. A few practical rules for accessory operation: • Keep the accessories out of the reach of small children. • When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.
Batteries The following table shows battery options that are available for your phone, charging times with the ACH-4U or LCH-2 charger, talk times, and standby times. Consult your dealer for more information. The charging times are approximate. Charging, Standby, and Talk Times Battery Option Charging Time Talk Time Standby Time Slim BBH-1S 600 mAh NiMH 1 hour 110 min. 25 hrs. BBT-1XV Vibrating 600 mAh NiMH 1 hour 110 min. 25 hrs. Extended BBH-2H 1100 mAh NiCd 2 hours 220 min. 50 hrs.
The charger can also be used together with the optional Compact Desktop Charging Stand (CHH-2) and Light Desk Stand (CHH-2L). Approximate charging times for discharged batteries are shown at the beginning of this section. Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-2) You can charge the phone battery from your vehicle battery by using the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-2). You can also use the charger with the Light Desk Stand (CHH-2L) and the Compact Desktop Charging Stand (CHH-2).
Light Desk Stand (CHH-2L) The Light Desk Stand (CHH-2L) offers support for the phone during charging. Used together with the Rapid Travel Charger (ACH-4U) or the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-2), this drop-in stand is an economical choice when you need your phone close at hand, always ready for calls. Charging is indicated by the scrolling battery bars on the right side of the phone’s display. Charging is finished when the scrolling stops.
charging right away.) Only the spare battery can be discharged. The blinking red light indicates discharging, the continuous red light indicates recharging and the green light indicates trickle charging. The phone is ready for use when the green light appears (check the charge on the phone display). The charging times are the same as those for the Rapid Travel Charger. Handsfree Desktop Charger Kit In the U.S.
adapter into a wall outlet. Place the phone and/or the spare battery in the stand. The stand also provides a connector for PCS Card, Data and Fax facilities. Note that this connector is not compatible with landline facilities. Do not connect your landline phone to CHH-8P. The buttons on the stand are for discharging spare batteries , for calling your voice mailbox , and for muting the microphone during a call . The voice mailbox number must be stored in the memory of the phone (Menu 2 4 5).
Mobile Holder (MBH-6) The Mobile Holder holds the phone in place, for example, during charging with the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-2). The Mounting Plate (MKE-1) comes with the Mobile Holder. Compact Handsfree Car Kit (CARK-10P) (PHONE NOT INCLUDED) PHF-1P MKE-1 HHS-1 MBH-6 CKH-1 HFM-7B LCP-2 The portable handsfree car kit CARK-10P provides a flexible approach to simple car installation with charging and handsfree facility. Belt Clip (BCC-1) A belt clip makes your phone easier to carry.
10. Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to fulfill the warranty obligations and to enjoy this product for many years. Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of small childrens’ reach. Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts can be damaged.
11. Technical Data PCS System PCS1900 Weight 8.
