Memory jogger card To make a call: enter the number on the keypad, then press or press the Pilot Key and select the Call option. or press the Pilot Key and select To answer a call: press the Accept call option. or press the Pilot Key and select the To end a call: press End call option. To use the Names list: press the Pilot Key from the idle screen and select the NAMES icon. You can scroll through the list of recorded names. To dial, select a name and press .
Overview of menus Names Messages Send SMS Read SMS SMS settings SMS centre Signature Validity period Reply path Delivery report Auto save SMS Display Zoom on/off Backlight Animation Contrast Security Keypad lock Public names Call barring Change codes PIN protection Time and date Broadcast SMS Clock display Set date Set time Mailbox No Language Call list Organiser Events Menu type Simple menu Advanced menu Accessories Day view Week view Month view Extras Call counters Last call information Info a
Table of contents Table of contents 1 Before first use 3 Answering and ending a call 16 Redial and reply 17 Voice dial 18 Flash dial 18 Your very first call 3 Using the carousel Example To adjust the contrast Activate/deactivate Using the Names and other lists 5 5 5 6 6 During a call… Adjusting the earpiece volume Mute the microphone Unmute the microphone Writing in the notepad Consulting the Names list 18 19 19 19 19 20 Glossary 7 Locking the keypad 20 Unlocking the keypad 20 Your p
<- Euros Voice memo Alarm clock Calculator Brick Game 32 32 32 32 33 Settings Sounds Display Security Time and date Language Menu type Accessories Voice keys Hotkeys Network Call settings 34 34 36 37 39 39 39 40 40 41 42 42 Quick settings 45 Use of network services Use while driving Maintenance 53 Efficient use of your phone 53 Troubleshooting 54 Philips Authentic Accessories 56 Index 60 46 Query a voice server, a voice mailbox, a messaging service, etc.
Before first use Your very first call Turn the phone face down 1 Insert the micro-SIM card. Remove the micro-SIM card from the Sim card. Push the metal retaining clip to the right and lift the cardholder. Slide in the SIM card between the retaining clip and the plastic tongue with the cut corner of the card as shown on the drawing. Close the cardholder and push the retaining clip to the left. 2 Insert the battery For optimum performance follow the instructions on page 12.
Turn the phone face up 3 To switch on the phone. Open the flip. Press and hold the key . 5 Wait for the 2 beeps. 4 Enter your PIN code if asked (see page 11). Then confirm by pressing the Pilot Key (key ). 6 Enter the phone number. The connection is established. The green LED flashes and the screen looks like this: If you make a mistake press . To set the time and date, see page 39. 7 Press . 8 After the call press . Once connected, your phone emits two beeps.
Using the carousel The carousel is a circular loop of icons displayed on the screen. These icons provide access to the different menus and sub menus used to operate your phone.
Move the Pilot Key or and position the icon Then confirm by pressing the Pilot Key Settings above the cursor. . This gives you access to the Settings sub menu: Move the Pilot Key ( or ) and position the by pressing the Pilot Key . Display icon above the cursor. Then confirm Contrast icon above the cursor. Then confirm You enter the Display menu. Move the Pilot Key ( or by pressing the Pilot Key ) and position the .
Glossary DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency. The tones are transmitted by the phone to the network. They are used to interrogate answering machines, transmit codes, ... EFR Enhanced Full Rate. Standard for high quality sound GSM900. Your phone will switch EFR on automatically if it is supported by the GSM network you currently use. FDN Fixed Dialling Numbers. See also Public Names. GSM network Global System for Mobile communications. The type of phone network used by your phone.
Your phone Description of the phone 4 3 2 1 Pilot Key It allows fast and easy access to the different menus and confirms your choice . - During a call, it controls the volume. - In the Names list, menus or lists it scrolls up or down. - When entering a name or number, it is used to move the cursor left or right. - To return to the previous menu by pressing and holding it. To validate by pressing and holding it in an editor screen.
The flip: The flip protects the keypad of your phone. It can be used with all the accessories (Traveler’s Charger, Hands Free Kits, etc.). To detach easily, push the flip downwards. To reinstall the flip, first fit one side in the hinge on the phone, then the other.
Screen Carousel: A loop of icons on your display which provides access to the menu of your choice. Date and time Displayed in idle screen. To set the date and time, see "Settings" page 34. Indicators Alarm clock Indicates that the alarm is activated. Silent Indicates that the ringer is turned off. The phone will not ring. It can still receive calls. Keypad Lock Protects the keys from being pressed accidentally. Call forward unconditionnal Indicates that the Call forward unconditionnal to a number is set.
Initial start up procedure The micro-SIM card To use your phone, you must insert a valid SIM card that is supplied by your GSM service provider. Your phone requires a micro-SIM card. The SIM card contains your subscription number and your GSM phone number. It also contains a memory in which you can store phone numbers and messages. If you use your SIM card on another phone, your phone number and your Names list remain the same. L NOTE: Your phone accepts plug-in micro SIM card only.
The battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. A new battery is not fully charged. Charge it by following the procedure on page 13. A battery is only fully charged after having been charged and then totally discharged two or three times. The b icon shows the level of charge in the battery. Each bar represents approximately 25% of the maximum charge. If the phone emits a warning signal (see page 36), the red LED flashes and the display shows Battery low, you should re-charge the battery.
Charging the battery A charger is supplied with the phone, in the box. • Clip the battery on the phone. • Plug the charger into the phone connector. • Plug the transformer unit into a mains AC power socket. The b symbol indicates the state of charge: • During charging the 4 charge indicators change. If the first bar is dark, the battery already has a 25% charge. • The bars darken one after another during charging. • When all 4 bars are dark the battery is fully charged.
Making an emergency call 112: European emergency call Key in the emergency number for your present location (e.g. 112 or other official emergency number). Emergency numbers vary depending on the location. • Switch on the phone. The display shows the welcome screen. Even if you are asked for your PIN code, your phone will function without it. • Enter the emergency number (112) or press Pick-up key if PIN code asked.” • Press . The phone dials the number. • After the call, press . L NOTE: 1. 2.
Using your phone Switching on • Press the key. • Enter your PIN code if asked and press . L NOTE: The PIN code requirement is a security feature that you can switch on and off using the “PIN protection*” menu (see page 38). Idle screen After switching on (and entering the PIN code), your phone displays the idle screen which means that the phone is ready to use.
For example, to enter “Love”, you have to press thrice, press thrice and press twice. The word “Love” will appear on the screen. thrice, press L NOTES: 1. 2. A number can contain a maximum of 40 digits, depending on your SIM card. It is a good idea to enter all numbers, even local ones, with their international prefix, country code and area code. Thus you can dial all numbers from any location. The ‘+’ character can only be inserted at the beginning of a number.
• To answer a call you can either: • press . • press the Pilot Key , a carousel with the following options appears: • Silent ringer Silent The ringer volume of this incoming call is set to silent and the phone goes back to the incoming call screen. • Accept call Accept call • Reject call Reject call • To hang up a call you can either : • press . • press the Pilot Key , a carousel appears: • select End Call and confirm. • If you want to reject the call, press .
Voice dial You can automatically dial a number by saying your correspondent’s name. In idle screen: • To program a voice tag : In the Names menu, select the Name you want to add a Voice dial to. Press the Pilot Key twice then select Voice dial then Add Voice tag?. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen which invite you to say, then to repeat the voice tag. • To dial a number associated with a voice tag: Press and hold the Pilot key, then say the voice tag of the number to dial.
• Consult your Organiser (see page 29) • Consult your Call list (see page 29) • Transmit DTMF tones to answering machines and other devices(see page 46). Adjusting the earpiece volume During a call: • Move the Pilot Key up to increase the volume or down to decrease it. Mute the microphone You can mute the microphone so that your correspondent cannot hear you. During a call: • Press and select Mute . Confirm by . The microphone is muted. Unmute the microphone If the microphone is muted.
Consulting the Names list During a call: • Press . • Move the Pilot Key to select Names, then confirm by pressing the Pilot Key. • In the NAMES menu, scroll through the entries by moving the Pilot Key. • Press to return to the In-call screen. Locking the keypad You can lock the keypad to protect the keys from being pressed accidentally (for example, when the phone is in your pocket). In idle screen: • In the Settings menu, select Security, Keypad lock.
Activate/deactivate the silent mode If you do not want your phone to ring when you receive a call, activate the silent ringer. If you receive a call while the silent mode is activated, the symbol flashes, the green LED flashes quickly, and the display shows Incoming call, but the phone does not ring. In idle screen: • Press , select the Settings menu, Sounds , Ringer volume and move the Pilot Key to silent. Press to confirm. The ringer is deactivated.
Using the menus Easy to find and simple to use in either Advanced menu or Simple menu mode via the Pilot Key, the menus contain all your GSM phone functions. All the menus have icons with scrollable lists and are used in the same way. The messages displayed on the screen explain what you have to do. When turning on your phone the Simple navigation mode is proposed. To access the Advanced mode offering the maximum number of options, select and confirm Settings Menu type in the from the main menu.
Display Zoom on/off Backlight Animation* Contrast 36 Security Keypad lock Public names* Call barring* Change codes PIN protection 37 Time and date Clock display Set date Set time 39 Language 39 Menu type Simple menu Advanced menu 39 Accessories** Car melodies Speakers Car kit command Auto switch off Auto answer 40 Voice keys* 40 Hotkeys* 41 Network Register again Preferred list 42 Call settings Call forward Autoredial* Any key answer* Call waiting* Caller ID 42 Quick settings 45 Normal
Names The Names menu allows you to consult the list of your correspondents, add new names, write and send messages. The names are listed in alphabetical order. You can scroll through the list using the Pilot Key or by entering the first letter of the name. In the list you can choose from the following: L NOTE: In idle mode, you can directly access the names list by moving the Pilot Key downwards . This menu allows you to enter the name and phone number of a new correspondent.
Delete The Delete menu allows you to delete the number and selected name. Change The Change menu allows you to modify the selected name, number and determine whether it is a fax, phone or data transmission number. Emergency The selection displays the emergency call number. Press to dial. Own number Selecting Own No. 1, Own No. 2, Own No. 3 display your own phone numbers. If your SIM card does not contain your phone numbers, an editing screen allows you to store them.
Add icon The Add icon option allows you to send an emotion icon together with your message. To see the image, the receiver needs a GSM mobile phone which supports emotion icons (Philips Savvy for example). Otherwise the equivalent code will be displayed at the end of the receiver’s message.
Read SMS The Read SMS menu allows you to consult the list of SMS you have saved, and received. Using different carousels, you can also delete, reply, re-send or forward these messages.” Saved Messages The messages you sent are labelled with in normal mode or with in auto save SMS mode (see page 28). Select the message you want and press the Pilot key to read it.
Validity period The Validity period option allows you to select the length of time your message is to be stored in your SMS centre. This is useful when your correspondent is not connected to the network. Reply path You can activate or deactivate the Reply path option (in Advanced menu mode only). This option transmits your SMS message centre number with the message. Your correspondent can then reply using your own SMS centre and not his. This speeds up the rate of transmission.
Call list The Call list menu provides you with the list of calls you have received and given, as well as attempts at auto redial and details of voice messages. The calls are displayed in chronological order with the most recent first. When the Call List is empty the screen displays List , consult the empty. Otherwise for any selected call you can, by pressing the Pilot Key date, time, number, call status and whether it was sent or received.
To Do The To do menu allows you to enter a date, a time, general details, and an alert. The event may be repeated (in Advanced mode only). Quick Settings The Quick Settings menu allows you to program the activation of a specific Quick Setting. Select a date and time, and the Quick Setting to be activated (see page 45). The event may be repeated (in Advanced mode only). Holiday The menu allows you to enter events relating to your Holidays, with start and end Holiday dates.
Extras The Extras menu enables you to manage the Call counters, Euro converter, Voice memo, Alarm clock, Calculator and game. Call counters The Call counters menu allows you to handle the cost and duration of your calls. Last call information The Last call info menu allows you to display the duration and/or cost (depending on your subscription) of your last calls.
Reset The code Reset menu allows you to reset the current accumulated cost to 0; requires your PIN2 −> Euros The -> Euros menu enables you to convert a sum into Euros. <− Euros The <- Euros menu enables you to convert a sum from Euros. L NOTE: The currency used for the conversion is determined by the country where you have subscribed. Voice memo VOICE MEMO The Voice memo menu allows you to record a memo of 20 seconds maximum. You can stop the recording at any time by pressing the Pilot key .
Brick Game The Brick Game consists in breaking a complete set of bricks with a ball and a racket. When you have broken all of them, you play with a new set of bricks (new level). Game principle : • the ball is moving through the screen, rebounding on different elements. When it hits a brick, the brick disappears and your performance increases. • the racket moves horizontally at the bottom of the screen. When the ball reaches the bottom of the screen, you must hit it.
Settings The menu allows you to customise your phone. Settings Sounds To select the different ringer melodies and alert beeps. Display To set the display parameters: contrast, animation, backlighting and zoom Security To manage security: PIN codes, keypad lock, restrictions, etc. Time and date To set the time and date, change the clock display mode. Language To set the language used by your phone. Menu type To select the Navigation mode: Simple or Advanced.
Creating a 20th melody: Own melody This option allows you to compose a melody with up to 66 notes. You select the required notes on the keys from to and the rests with and . The default note is B. With or you can change the notes up or down in semitones. You can change notes to flats by the key or to sharps by the key. Each time you press another key than a digital one, you will hear the note and the corresponding effect.
Organiser alerts The Organiser alert menu allows you to activate or deactivate an alert when an event is due. Battery low alert The Battery low alert menu allows you to activate or deactivate an alert which informs you that the battery is low and requires recharging. New SMS tone The New SMS tone menu allows you to activate or deactivate an alert tone each time you receive a SMS. Vibrator The call*.
Contrast The Contrast contrast. menu allows you to choose among 5 levels of Security The menu ensures the security of your phone by Security locking the keypad, limiting calls to public numbers, prohibiting specific incoming and outgoing calls, activating security via PIN codes and changing those PIN codes. Keypad lock The Keypad lock menu allows you to activate or deactivate the keypad lock. The keypad automatically unlocks when you receive a call.
Delete The menu allows you to delete the number and selected name. Delete Call barring The Call barring menu allows you to limit the use of your phone to specific calls. This function is network dependent and requires a call barring password supplied by your service provider. This carousel allows you to bar Outgoing and Incoming calls. Outgoing The Outgoing menu , International All calls allows you calls and to select Inter.
Time and date TIME AND DATE The Time and date menu allows you to set the time and date and choose the clock display format. Clock display Clock display CLOCK DISPLAY The Clock display option allows you to select analogue or digital time formats. Analogue Analogue The Analogue option allows you to display the time on the idle screen using a clock face. Depending on the activated services, the clock display may automatically switch to the digital format.
Advanced menu The Advanced menu mode provides you with access to all the features of your phone. Accessories The Accessories menu becomes available the first time an accessory is plugged in (car kit). It allows you to set the parameters linked to the accessories. Car melodies The Car melodies option allows you to select the incoming call melody to be played by the car kit. 5 melodies are available : 4 melodies specific to the car kit plus the one you have previously chosen for your phone.
Hotkeys The menu allows to set a direct access to several Hotkeys functions through a simple long key press (in Advanced mode only). To program a Hotkey, select a key in the list (from to ), then select a function from a carousel displayed on the screen. The key is reserved for direct access to the language menu and the key to call your voice mailbox. You can reprogram each key.
Add organiser event Show events Record voice memo Creates an event in the organiser menu. Displays the event list in the menu. Records a voice memo. Play voice memo Plays the voice back. Fwd to voice mail Forwards all calls to the voice mailbox. Brick Game Direct access to Brick game L NOTE: Depending on your subscription provider some Hotkeys can be predefined and locked. Network The menu allows manual registering of available Network networks and the management of your preferred networks.
Call forward The Call forward menu allows you to divert incoming voice, fax or data calls either to a number in your Names list or to your mailbox.
The phone shall emit one beep at the beginning of each attempt and one special beep if the connection is successful. Any key answer The Any key answer menu allows you to accept a call by pressing any key, except the key is used to reject a call (in Advanced mode only). . This Call waiting The Call waiting menu allows you to activate or deactivate an alert beep informing you that you have another incoming call (in Advanced mode only).
Quick settings The Quick settings menu allows you to access a group of predefined settings. You can use these quick settings to adapt your phone to your environment. You can also associate a quick setting with a Hotkey (see Hotkeys, page 41). Any change of parameter you may have made in a given quick setting are lost when you select an other quick settings except for the normal setting.
Use of network services Additional GSM network services (GSM strings) The phone supports standard GSM strings. These can be sent from the keypad to the network. They are used to activate all supplementary services provided by the network (see your service provider). Example n° 1: press then press Example n° 2: press identification has been sent. , to activate the Call Waiting service. then press , to know if the mobile Example n° 3: press if no reply.
Interrogating your answering machine (example): To hear all messages (code 3, say) on your answering machine (password 8421) at phone number 12345678, you could call: 12345678w8421p3. The phone dials 12345678 and waits for the call to connect. When connected, the phone transmits 8421 (the password), pauses 2.5 seconds, and then sends the last digit. If you find that 2.5 seconds is not long enough for your needs, you can enter several pause characters one after the other to increase the pause time.
Answering a second call You are able to receive another call when already in communication (if this feature is available on your network). When you receive a second call the phone emits an alert beep and the screen displays Call waiting (see Call waiting menu, page 44). • If you receive a second call, press . By moving the Pilot Key, you can: - accept the second call, the first one is put on hold, the second one is active. If you want to toggle between the two calls, press then select Switch calls.
Conference Call The user can activate the conference call by making consecutive outgoing calls, or create it from a multiparty call context. The user may have up to five members at the same time. He can endd the conference with . At this point all calls are disconnected. When making consecutive outgoing calls, first initiate a normal call with the first number of the conference. Then when the first member is on line, initiate a second call as described in making a second call paragraph page 47.
Precautions Radio wave safety Your cellular phone is a radio transmitter/receiver. When it is switched on, it transmits and receives radio waves in the frequency ranges of 880MHz to 960MHz. The GSM network controls the power at which the phone transmits. This varies between 0.02 watt and 2 watts. Public concern has been focused for some time on the possible health hazards for users of cellular phones.
accessories makes all guarantees null and void. Your phone manufacturer will not be held liable for any damage resulting from the use of accessories, other than your phone manufacturer’s accessories. • Do not use battery chargers other than those specified in the manufacturer’s catalogue. The use of another charger may be dangerous and will invalidate any type approval given to the phone. Battery safety • Use only batteries specified in your phone manufacturer’s catalogue.
L NOTE: Regulations concerning vehicles and aircrafts are particularly stringent. Do not switch on your GSM phone in states or countries where no GSM network is available. Use while driving Using your phone and driving at the same time can be dangerous as it lowers your concentration. • Avoid using your phone while driving, except in an emergency. • In all cases, you should give your full attention to driving. Pull off the road and park before using the phone whenever possible.
Maintenance Your phone will give you years of trouble-free service if you give it a little care and attention. Look after it carefully, keep it clean and dry, and regularly discharge and charge the batteries. Looking after your phone Your phone is a highly sophisticated electronic device. Treat it with care. • Store it in a clean, dust free place. Its moving parts can be damaged by dust. • Keep it out of hot areas.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The display shows BLOCKED when you switch on. Somebody tried to use your phone but didn’t know the PIN code nor the unblocking code (PUK). Contact your service provider. The a and s symbols are not displayed. The network connection is lost. Either you are in a radio shadow (in a tunnel or between tall buildings) or you are outside the network coverage area. Try from another place or contact your network operator for assistance or information about the network.
Problem Solution Difference between a long press and a short press on numeric keypad. A short press displays the number written on the key. A long press (at least one second) could either activate a Hotkey (See Hotkeys page 41) or a special character (such as + for a long press on the key). The time and the date are reset. Your mobile phone contains a small battery called the « back up battery » which is charged by your main battery.
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Index A accessories accumulated call timers accumulated cost activating car kit command activating network services advanced menu alarm clock alarm system animation answering a call answering a second call answering a third call antenna any key answer auto answer auto answer option auto redial option auto save option auto save SMS auto switch off autonomy autonomy quick setting autoredial 23, 40 22, 31 22, 31 40 42 23, 40 10, 22, 32 52 23, 36 16 48 48 8 23, 44 23, 40 40 43 28 22, 28 23, 40 23, 45 45 23, 43
E earpiece earpiece volume easy hands-free car kit emergency call emotion icons entering characters entering phone numbers events extra options menu extras L 8 19 58 14 26 8, 15 4 22, 29 31 22, 31 F fast travel charger fax number tag FDN flash dialling forwarding calls full duplex hands-free car kit 57 37 37 24 43 57 G game GSM strings 31 46 H hands-free car kit headset headset quick setting holding a call home network hotkeys functions programming how to enter a text or a number 57 23, 34, 58 45 47
Q N names Names list add a flash dial add a voice tag adding an entry call list calling from consulting copying from the call list deleting an entry finding an entry modifying an entry sending a SMS from network network menu network registration new SMS tone normal normal quick setting notepad 22, 24 24 18 24 29 6 24 29 25 24, 25 24, 25 24 23, 42 42 42 22, 36 23, 45 45 19 O on/off button organiser adding events day deleting an entry events modifying events month week organiser alerts outdoors outdoors qu
slim battery SMS SMS centre SMS settings SOS call sounds spare batteries speakers storing a message storing a name storing a number storing a number from the Call list switching on/off symbols 13 7, 25 22, 27 22, 27 14 22, 34 57 23, 40 28 24 24 29 8 10 W wait characters warranty week view writing a message 46 59 22, 30 25 Z zoom zoom on/off 34 23, 36 T table of characters table of emotion icons tag data number fax number voice number text entry time and date time setting timers to do troubleshooting
