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Information and Communication mobile

Haidenauplatz 1

81667 München

Rights of modification reserved.

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

http://www.my-siemens.com

Ref.No.: A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619

*A5B00025205508*

User Guide

A40

For more comfort and efficiency, use Siemens

Original Accessories, these also enable safe

use whilst driving. Non Original Accessories

can damage your phone.

QR_A40-en 12.03.2001 13:18 Uhr Seite 1

Summary of content (43 pages)

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QR_A40-en 12.03.2001 13:18 Uhr Seite 1 s For more comfort and efficiency, use Siemens Original Accessories, these also enable safe use whilst driving. Non Original Accessories can damage your phone. Issued by Information and Communication mobile Haidenauplatz 1 81667 München © Siemens AG 2001 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft http://www.my-siemens.com Ref.No.
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07.05.2001 b35_enIVZ.fm A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Contents Overview ............................................. 2 Safety................................................... 3 Introduction ........................................ 4 Icons Used ....................................... 4 Icons on the Display ......................... 4 Menu Control ...................................... 5 Getting Started................................... 6 1. Insert CLIPit Folio ......................... 6 2.
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07.05.2001 B35_01_over.fm A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Overview 2 Battery level Reception strength Menu Set the telephone and network functions. Navigation key Scroll through menus and lists. Open the Phonebook in standby. Adjust volume during call. B J 17:35 [Menu] Call key Correction key Delete characters or words. Ringer On/Off pqrs Hold down: Switch ringer on/off. 8 tuv 0 • Long press: Switch telephone on/ off (from standby). Skip back to standby.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Safety All radio transmitters are subject to restrictions such as: Neither the phone nor the battery (100% mercury-free) may be opened under any circumstances. Changes to this device are strictly prohibited, as they will invalidate the type approval criteria required for operation of the unit. Switch off in hospitals and in the vicinity of medical devices, e.g. pacemakers or hearing aids.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Introduction 4 Icons Used Icons on the Display The following icons appear in the User Guide: The most important display icons: Status/Events F Use the keypad to write numbers or letters. 2 Local network area * Navigation key 6 New text message, new voice mail, new missed call. N To scroll, press the key at the right or left as indicated. 5 All calls diverted. > Use the softkey for the function displayed above.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Menu Control Example: Setting the Language in standby Step 5: Confirm selection Select the Language submenu item with the > key. Step 1: Open the menu R Press > to call up the [Menu]. R 5 J Language J 11:35 [Select] Step 6: Open the menu [Menu] Select the Language submenu item with the > key. Step 2: Scroll through menu R Use the * key to scroll between the main menu items (e.g. to Setup).
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Getting Started 6 1. Insert CLIPit Folio • Remove transparent CLIPit as shown. ghi pqrs jkl abc A 40 0 dde mno wxyz 9 • Insert CLIPit folio as shown. Make sure the retaining clips are correctly positioned. • Then replace transparent CLIPit. Additional folio designs are available on the Internet (please refer to the attached CLIPit folios for the address). 2.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Getting Started 3. Insert and Charge Battery 7 • To release, squeeze the arrows on the plug together and remove. To Insert the Battery • Insert the battery as indicated below (contacts on top end). . Charging Time Allow at least 3 hours for your first few charges. 1.5 - 2 hours are enough after this. • Refit the cover, ensure the top end is flush before pressing it closed (until it clicks).
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Getting Started 8 6. Enter PIN Your SIM card is provided with a PIN to prevent misuse: F Enter the PIN. The display is suppressed (You can correct mistakes using ?). R J Please enter PIN: **** [OK] Press >. If the Date/Time function is on (¼ p. 27), you will see the time displayed. B Strong reception signal. D If the signal is weak, call quality or continuity may be impaired.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Making Calls 9 Dialling with the Keypad International Number The telephone must be switched on (standby). An international number comprises the international prefix, the country code (e.g. 49 for Germany) and the national number (often without the first digit): F Always enter the number with the area code (where applicable with the international code). R J 089987654321 [Save] You can use the ? key to correct any mistakes. : Press.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Making Calls 10 Redialling , The last numbers dialled are stored (max. ten, depending on your SIM card). : Press. A list is opened of the last numbers dialled. N Scroll to the required number. : Press. The number displayed is dialled. Answering Calls In certain cases, the caller’s name or number is displayed (¼ p. 11). : Press. Unwanted Calls You can reject unwanted calls. If you receive a call: 8 Press.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Phonebook You can enter frequently dialled numbers along with the associated names in the Phonebook, enabling you to dial quickly and without errors. If caller number transmission is activated, the name of the caller is shown on the display, providing there is a corresponding entry in the Phonebook. Writing Names Press the digit keys repeatedly until the character you want appears. The cursor advances after a short delay.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Phonebook 12 Calling from Phonebook You can access the Phonebook directly from standby mode (¼ p. 5): N Press to open the Phonebook. F/ * Select a name by entering the first letter and/or scrolling. R J Ann Andrews [Menu] Phonebook F Always enter the number with the area code. For frequent travel abroad, enter the international code (¼ p. 9). [OK] Confirm entry. F Enter the name. [OK] Confirm entry.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Phonebook Saving the Tone Sequence 13 , Information Numbers You can save your numbers in your Phonebook together with tone sequences (digits), e.g. for remote reply of an answering machine. F Enter the number. Hold down until a “+” appears (pause during connection setup). F Enter the digits. If necessary insert more pauses to ensure that the numbers are processed securely on the receiver side.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Fast access dialling 14 To accelerate dialling, you can define speed dialling numbers for the entries in your Phonebook. You can use the digit keys 2 - 9 for this purpose. Next Speed Dialling Number R J 3 The number for checking the mailbox [Ann An...] is assigned to the digit key . Press >. Assigning Speed Dialling Numbers R J Ann Andrews This is how to allocate a speed dialling number (in this case 3): <3> [Reset] Press.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 During a Call 15 Changing the Volume Rejecting Calls You can set the handset volume while a call is in progress. There are five volume settings. You can reject a new call: R J 0172987654321 I * Press to change the volume. , The call duration or the units are displayed during and after a call (¼ p. 27). If someone calls you while you are on a call, you will hear a Call Waiting signal.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Text Messages (SMS) 16 Your phone can receive and send text messages (Short Message Service, SMS). Your service provider will advise you concerning service availability and operation. Options While Reading Reading New Messages * Scroll to the required function and then: A new text message is indicated by the following icon 6: [Select] Press to execute a function.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Text Messages (SMS) Writing and Sending Messages You can create text message containing up to 160 characters. To send a text message, this must first be forwarded to the Service Centre. The number of your Service Centre is usually preset. Otherwise you must enter this manually (¼ p. 19). The Service Centre number is available from your service provider. [Menu] Messages Create Message F Enter the message text.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Text Messages (SMS) 18 Options While Writing Message Lists When writing a message, other functions are available in addition to the send function: Your messages are saved in an incoming or outgoing list. Save message Inbox Saves the message. In the incoming list, there are several options when a message is displayed: Insert from: % Opens the Phonebook to select a number. New Message Begins a new paragraph.
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07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1-1-7619 Text Messages (SMS) Replying to Messages Outbox If you select a sent message in the outgoing list, the text is displayed. If you select an unsent message which contains a number, the number is displayed. The following options are available: [Menu] Messages Outgoing List