Sonim XP3 TM (bt) User Guide Version 4.
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Contents Standby mode .................................................. 12 Operations in standby mode ........................ 12 Keypad functions .............................................. 14 Make calls .........................................................17 Dial a number................................................... 17 Dial an international number.............................. 17 Dial a number via phone book............................ 17 Dial a number via the call list menu.................
Network settings ..........................................28 Manage the phone book .....................................30 Add a new number.......................................30 Select phone book memory...........................30 Send a namecard .........................................30 Edit or delete phone records .........................31 Copy or move numbers to other lists .............31 Manage personal information ........................32 Phone book memory ..................................
GSM calls.................................................... 50 Personalize your phone .................................... 52 Themes ............................................................ 53 Manage your files.............................................. 53 SIM card menu ................................................. 53 Index.................................................................
General information General information Use the guide effectively Congratulations on the purchase of a Sonim XP3™ mobile phone. The Sonim XP3 phone is fully compliant with the recently ratified Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) GSM standard specification. It has an intuitive, feature-rich user interface that allows you to make the best use of the functions offered on your XP3 device. Acquaint yourself with the terminology and symbols used in the guide to help you use your phone effectively.
menu options Select Menu Means to press and hold a key for 2–3 seconds before releasing the key. This action is typically used when trying to switch on/off the phone or when using shortkeys to access specific functions. For example. press and hold 1 to access Voicemail. Options commonly used across menu items These options are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The selection keys are used to accomplish the indicated option.
Your safety guidelines Your safety guidelines Please read and understand the following safety guidelines before you use the phone. These guidelines provide details to enable you to operate your phone safely and conform to any legal requirements regarding the use of cellular phones. Do not to use the phone at a refuelling point. Observe restrictions when using radio equipment at fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.
The Sonim XP3 is water-proof and can be submerged to 1 metre for 30 minutes. It can work for 30 minutes if immersed. However, it is not waterproof in deeper water, during charging or when the system connector cover on bottom of the phone is open or compromised. To keep your phone waterproof, make sure that the connector cover located at the bottom is firmly plugged in every time it is open for charging or use of a wired headset.
Your safety guidelines Battery care Battery performance A rechargeable battery powers your device. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or before any calls can be made. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles.
Child safety Personal medical devices Do not allow children to play with your mobile phone or its accessories. Keep it out of their reach. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the mobile phone or accessories. Your mobile phone and its accessories may contain small parts, which could be detached and create a choking hazard. Mobile phones may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment.
Your safety guidelines The localised (SAR) of the portable XP3 device has been measured in all cases as requested by the relevant international standards. The maximum localised SAR value for which the device has been tested and certified for specific exposure limits and different network bands is given below: Maximum SAR GSM900 MHz Band 1.02 W/kg Head SAR 0.56 W/kg Body SAR DCS1800 MHz Band 0.197 W/kg Head SAR 0.
Battery information Battery usage Sometimes, the battery cover may be tight and some extra effort is required to open it. Use only an XP3 certified battery, charger or any other accessories that are designed for this phone model. The use of other batteries, chargers and accessories 2. Lift the flap that covers the battery. 3.
Getting started 3. 4. 4. 5. Close the battery cover. Rotate the battery cover screws in a clockwise direction. To remove the battery, lift the flap behind the phone and raise the lower end of the battery from the slot. The battery can now be removed. 5. Charge the battery The battery delivered with your mobile phone is not fully charged. We recommend that you charge your mobile for three hours before you use your mobile phone for the first time. 1. 2.
Getting started On > Save or, press Menu key to select the checkbox beside Battery alert to activate the alert. For more information on alerts, refer “Personalize your phone” on page 52. Your SIM card Purchase a SIM card from your mobile operator. Your SIM card stores your phone number and user registration information. The SIM card can be used in any GSM phone. Your phone number and user registration information always remain the same. Insert the SIM card 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensure the phone is switched off.
Getting started Parts of the XP3 phone XP3 keypad The XP3 keypad has seven function keys and 12 alphanumeric keys. The left side of the phone has three keys and the right side of the phone has one key. The various keypad keys and their corresponding functions are described in the following figure. Function keys 1.Navigation arrow keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) 2.Right Selection Key (RSK) 3.Menu key 4.Power On/Off/End call 5.Call accept/Send 6.Left Selection Key (LSK) Numeric keys XP3 at a glance 1.
Based on customization request, some of the keys may be mapped to other shortcuts than those represented above. You can also change many of the shortcuts via Menu > Settings > Phone settings > Shortcuts. 1.GPRS connectivity 2.Signal strength indicator 3.Display icons 4.Battery charge indicator 5.Service provider 6.Local time 7.RSK command 8.LSK command The alpha-numeric keys comprise numbers from one to zero, alphabets from A-Z, plus [*] and [#] keys.
Getting started Press To access Menu key Main menu Left Selection key Main menu Right Selection key Phone book Pickup/Send key Outgoing calls list The four functions that are performed using the arrow keys are set as factory defaults, however they can be changed. You can also configure new shortcuts. For more information on shortcuts refer page 28. Basic settings When you have switched on your phone the name of the service provider is displayed. 3.
The following table displays the various keys and the corresponding functions they perform: Keypad key Power On/Off/End call Accept/Send Operation Press to end a call (GSM). Press and hold for > 5secs to switch on or switch off the mobile phone. Press when in Menu or Edit modes to return to Standby mode. Press to reject an incoming call. Press to answer an incoming call. After entering a phone number, press to make a call.
Getting started Keypad key Operation The Left and Right Selection keys, Power On/Off and Pickup keys surround this key group. There are arrows on the key that denote the direction to scroll for information displayed on the screen. Up/Down Navigation keys Press to view the target characters by pages in the text editor. Press to browse menus/lists at the same level. Press to view the previous or next picture when previewing pictures. Press to increase or decrease the volume during a call.
Operation Press and hold to switch on and switch off the loudspeaker during a GSM call. Press and hold in standby mode to display Call Alert Type menu. Press and hold to set the Alarm. Press and hold to display the calculator. Press and hold to display the Bluetooth menu. Press and hold to display the languages screen. Press and hold to display ‘+’ used for dialing an international number. Press to switch between lower case, upper case or auto case, when entering text.
Make calls Make calls 1. Before making a call you must ensure the following: Keypad is not locked. A valid SIM card is installed. Phone battery is charged. Phone is switched on and the network operator’s name OR Select Phonebk > View list > OK. 2. When the Search option is used, the specified name is 3. displayed. Press to dial the number or select Option > Dial > Dial > OK. Select End to disconnect. When the View list option is used, from the displayed is displayed. Dial a number 1.
Choose a contact and select OK to view the date and time of the call. Contacts within the call list have the following options: Dial: displays dial options from which to choose. IP dial Dials a GSM number. IP Handsfree When you dial a number through the IP network, you can talk using the speaker. Handsfree dial Select Menu > Settings > Call settings > Fixed Dial > Mode > On. Enter the PIN to activate fixed number dialing. Dials a number through the IP network.
Make calls 1. To receive a call, press the Accept key key is used to send and accept a call). (this 2. To reject a call press the Power on/off key 3. To receive another call while you are already speaking, the call waiting feature for GSM calls should be enabled via the Settings menu. For details on how to enable Call waiting facility, refer “Call waiting” on page 20. .
2. You can set Call barring facility for outgoing calls, international calls, local calls and all incoming or roaming incoming calls. 1. To set Call barring settings select Menu > Settings Call settings > OK > Call barring > OK. 2. Enter a restriction password. (Your network operator provides this before you use this function). This password will be sent to the network for verification. Cancel barring: when you cancel the call barring facility you are prompted to enter a restriction password again.
Make calls Use the Menu key as a toggle key to select and clear the checkbox beside the Auto redial option to enable and disable the function. 2. can be placed in the “black list” while phone numbers of calls you want to answer can be placed in the “white list”. When you redial a number, you are prompted with the message Redial? Select OK to redial, select Exit to stop redialing. If in the meantime you begin to make a call, the phone automatically quits redialing.
Enable white list: allows incoming calls from num- to select and transfer a number to the black list. bers listed in the white list, and rejects incoming calls from numbers that are not available in the list. Close filter: disallows filtering of incoming calls. To add ‘+’ and country code to a number in black list, select Black list > Search > OK > scroll to and select the number > Option > Change > prefix the number with ‘+’ and country code> OK.
Make calls Display cost: if enabled, displays the duration and Set limit charges of the call. Disabled mode is the default mode. If you want to enable this function, you need to acquire a PIN2 code from your network operator. Accum. charges: this service is only available when your SIM card contains charging information. Use this service to configure or view all charge information related to your calls.
Home screen indicators This model is a bar type phone with a single LCD screen. The graphic field of the screen is 128 (w) and 160 (h) pixels. The CSTN technology used displays 65K colours. The home screen indicators are visible when the phone is in standby mode.
Your XP3 phone The following table describes the display indicators available in the XP3 phone: Display indicators Name Description Alarm Clock Indicates that the alarm clock has been set. Vibrate Indicates that the Vibrate mode is turned on. Call Forward Indicates that the Unconditional Call forward function is enabled. Silent Indicates that the phone is on Silent mode. G displayed in red indicates that GPRS is inactive Missed calls Indicates that there are missed or rejected GSM calls.
Display indicators Name Description Event reminder Reminds you of a new event. Unread message Indicates that there are unread messages in the SMS inbox. SMS memory Indicates that the SMS memory is full. WAP alert Indicates a new WAP PUSH message. 1. Black list Indicates that the black list filter has been enabled. White list Indicates that the white list filter has been enabled. You can set different tunes for your incoming calls, SMS alerts and alarms.
Your XP3 phone 2. Wallpaper: allows you to set the background screen display using the embedded pictures available in your phone or from your own pictures that you have downloaded on to your phone. The selected wallpaper is displayed on the standby screen only if you select Digital as the idle screen type. Choose between Standard Tunes or Own melodies and select OK. Select Exit to move to the Incoming call screen. Similarly ringtones can be set for SMS alerts and alarms.
enable you to view a list of available networks, allows you to add a new network or delete an existing network. These options are available, if provided by your service provider. The list of languages is representative for a particular phone and the language list will differ for different phones. Show list Displays a list of preferred network providers. Scroll to a network and Select. The preferred network is displayed at the top of the list.
Phone number: enter the number you need to dial. When your phone connects to the Internet, it will dial this number automatically. Your XP3 phone Attach GPRS: permits continuous GPRS connectivity when the option Always attached is selected. Select Attached during PDP session, if you want GPRS connectivity only when required. Register again: allows you to register your phone to a different network. This option works only when Search Mode is set to Manual.
You can use the phone book to maintain phone numbers of your contacts. This feature enables you to add, delete, dial phone numbers and send SMS messages. When you switch on the phone, it takes sometime for the phone book to initialise. Wait till you can use the phone. Select phone book memory 1. To access the phone book, on the home screen select Phonebk, or select Menu > Phone book > Select. The list of phone book options is displayed.
Option > Delete > OK. To confirm the deletion select OK. The updated Phone book list is displayed. To send a namecard by Bluetooth: Your XP3 phone 1. 2. Select Phonebk > View list > OK. Scroll to the contact name and select Option > Send namecard > Send by Bluetooth > OK. 3. Select the paired device to which you want to send the namecard. 4. If the device is not paired, select Scan more... and then select the device. When the other device accepts the namecard, Object sent message will be displayed.
memory 4. Select Phonebk > Advanced > OK > Move all from SIM to phone > OK. Moved records get deleted from the source location. All the records moved from the SIM card will not be available in the SIM memory thereafter. Phone book memory To move all records from Phone memory to SIM card Select Phonebk > Advanced > OK > Move all from phone to SIM > OK.
Messages Messages SMS is a convenient and inexpensive means of communication. You can send a text message to other people via this service. You can use the SMS menu in your phone to send an SMS message to other mobile phones or any other equipment that can receive SMS. To access the SMS function select Menu > Messages > SMS. The list of options are displayed. Message settings To view or define settings for your messages select Menu > Messages > SMS > Settings > OK.
5. 6. When you enter text, the input mode is displayed at the top right of the screen. Press and release the # key to view the different text input modes, such as, Conventional (Abc), Predictive (T9) and numeric (123). In Conventional mode, you enter a letter by repeatedly pressing a key until the letter you want appears. In Predictive mode, instead of cycling through characters bound to keys, press each key only once. Numeric mode is used to input numbers.
Messages For more information, refer point 6 of “Conventional text input” on page 34. Send & save: Sends the message and saves a copy of Write messages Save: saves the message in the memory. Save as user defined: saves the created message as 1. To create a message select Menu > Messages > SMS > Write message > OK. OR Press the Right navigation key as a shortcut to the Write message screen. 2.
Sent messages can be forwarded and any text message can also be sent back to its sender by long pressing 1. Call or save a number embedded in a received SMS It is possible to call a number embedded in a received SMS. 1. 2. 3. Select Messages > SMS > Inbox > open the message. Select Option > Save number from text. The number is displayed. Select Option > Dial. To straight away delete a message or all the messages, select Option > Delete or Delete all respectively. 3.
Messages 4. Press Menu > Option > Send now… to send the message. If you have not stored the number, press Menu > Option > Forward. Enter the phone number, select Option > Send now. Sent messages Transmitted messages are stored in Sent messages folder if Send & save is selected while sending. 1. 2. 3. 4. To access sent messages select Menu > Messages > SMS > Sent messages > OK. Select Option to display the delete options. Press the Menu key to view the message.
Hardcoded Shortcuts The following is the list of hardcoded shortcuts. Long press center button - Silences the incoming call ringtone. Long press 3 or the right arrow key - Switches the speaker mode during a GSM call. Press the green dial button From idle screen - Get the outgoing call list. Enter 0 followed by SEND - Releases all held calls or sets User Determined User Busy (UDUB) for a waiting call.
WAP WAP 1. This mobile phone has an internal WAP browser (version 2.0) that allows you to browse contents of various WAP websites on the Internet. Homepage: This is the page that is displayed first This facility is made available only if you subscribe to a data service from your network operator for Internet access. You need to consult your local operator for more details. bookmarks and go directly to the corresponding web address. You can also edit or delete bookmarks via this menu.
Rename profile: Specify a name for the selected profile in this menu. The maximum length of the name is 40 characters. Cache: This is a storage mechanism provided in the phone. You can choose to enable the cache mode or clear the cache memory. Cookies: Cookies are used when the web browser requests for a page from the web server. You can Enable or Clear cookies via this menu.
Opera Mini Opera Mini Opera Mini is a web browser designed for mobile phones. It uses the Java ME platform and consequently requires that the mobile device be capable of running Java ME applications. Opera Mini is offered free of charge. This mobile phone has a copy of Opera Mini pre-installed. Configuration of APN (Access Point Name) for Opera Mini Set the network account for the Opera Mini. 1. Select Settings > Network settings > Network account > Network A/c 3 .
Create new event entries Tools are used to organize and manage your daily tasks systematically. Organizer The Organizer has a calendar to enable you to set appointments, create appropriate notes, schedule reminders when required, set alerts and repeat specific settings. Tasks can be viewed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. 1. To access the Organizer and its associated functions, select Menu > Tools > Organizer > OK. The calendar for the current month is displayed.
1. 2. 3. 5. Select Menu > Tools > Organizer. Scroll to a date and press the Menu key to display the list of entries. Choose an entry (either meeting or memo) and select Option > Change. Delete entries You can delete one entry at a time or all entries simultaneously. 1. 2. To delete entries collectively, select Menu > Tools > Organizer> Option > Delete all. To delete entries separately, select Menu > Tools > Organizer. Scroll to a date and press the Menu key.
Explanation M+ - Memory Plus Adds a number to the number in the memory and stores the result in the memory. Quit the menu. Exit Bluetooth Blue tooth is a wireless connection that enables devices to exchange information. Devices within a range of 10 meters can be connected wirelessly using Bluetooth technology. Sonim XP3 is compliant with Bluetooth specification 1.
The following table describes the settings available for Bluetooth. Type Function Change name Select this option to change the name of your device. Hide/Visible Services provided 6. 7. 8. Use this as a toggle option to select Hide or Visible. Select Visible to show your presence to other devices. Select Hide to hide your presence from other devices. Select the device of your choice. Select OK. Enter the pin code ‘0000’ in the Enter pin code screen.
1. 2. 3. Select Menu > Tools > Bluetooth > All device. Select the paired device to be deleted. Select Options > Delete. If you cancel the pairing with a device that is connected, pairing is removed and the connection is switched off immediately. Send Data 7. You can connect several Bluetooth devices at a time. If you are connected to a headset, you can also transfer the files to another compatible device at the same time. 8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select Menu> My files.
When you receive a data, you are asked if you want to accept it. 2. Select Accept to receive data. 3. Select Reject to refuse the data. If you accept, the picture data is placed in My files > Pictures > Own Pictures folder. If you accept, the audio data is placed in My files > Sounds > Own Melodies folder. Stopwatch 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select Menu > Tools > Stopwatch> OK. To trigger the timer, on the Stopwatch screen, select Start. The counter begins running. To stop the counter select Pause.
To view the time at different cities on different longitudes and latitudes, use the navigation keys. The time corresponding to the city is displayed beside the name of the city. Car Kit Flashlight XP3 provides a flashlight. To turn on the flashlight, press and hold (long press) the button on the right side of the phone. Press and hold (long press) the button again to turn off the flashlight. The Car Kit is a device that can be installed in motor vehicles to enable handsfree operation of mobile phones.
Use Handsfree mode for calls GSM calls While in a GSM call 1. Single press/ Double press to end the call. 2. Long press to hold the call. When connected to a wired headset While dialing a GSM call 1. Single press/ Double press to disconnect the dialing. 2. Long press has no action GSM calls 1. 2. 3. For an in-coming GSM call 1. Single press/ Double press to accept the call. 2. Long press to reject the call. . Press or click the headset button to accept a call.
Use Handsfree mode for calls Once the XP3 handset is paired with a car kit, irrespective of wherever the GSM call is accepted (either in handset or in the car kit) audio is routed to the car kit only. For the list of certified bluetooth headsets for use with XP3, please download the Car Kit Installation Guide from the Sonim website www.sonimtech.com.
For other settings such as Key tone, Connect alert and Battery alert, select the appropriate checkbox using the Menu key and activate the function. You can customise ring tones, alerts and alarms on your phone for different environments. 1. Silent: mutes all sounds except the alarm in the Select Menu > Quick settings. There are four environment profiles present in this phone. Normal is the default profile, while the other profiles are Silent, Meeting, Outdoors and Use in car.
Personalize your phone Themes For sounds, you can set a particular sound as your ringer tone and see the details of the file. You can choose from the existing colour themes available on your phone. For more information refer “Phone settings” on page 27. SIM card menu Manage your files Using the My files menu, you can store and manage audio files and pictures. You can Preview the files, view their details and Delete files. The maximum storage capacity is 9000kb. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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returned Product is found not to be under warranty according to the conditions below. Conditions Please note that some of your personal settings, downloads or other information may be lost when your Sonim Product is repaired or replaced. Sonim does not take any responsibility for any lost information of any kind and will not reimburse you for any such loss.
4. 5. 6. your battery. Sonim recommends that you use only batteries and chargers approved by Sonim. Minor variations in display brightness and colour may occur between phones. There may be tiny bright or dark dots on the display. These are called defective pixels and occur when individual dots have malfunctioned and can not be adjusted. Several defective pixels are deemed acceptable.
A E L alpha-numeric 12 audio own melodies 26, 45, 53 playback 45 recorder 45 standard tunes 26, 53 auto power on 27 enT9 34 left selection key 11 F M filter calls 21 Flashlight 49 managing your files 53 meeting mode 52 memory 33 menu call list 17 key 10, 13, 14 main 24, 33, 53 options 2 Phonebk 17 quick settings 52 tools 38, 43, 49 WAP 39, 41, 54 menu key 11 message settings memory 33 reply path 33 service number 33 validity period 33 messages auto case 16 conventional text 34 delete 36 forward 36
N navigation arrow keys 11 navigation arrows 25 network account 29 GPRS 29 preferred 28 register again 29 O OMA 1 organizer capacity 43 delete 43, 44 edit 44 meeting 43 new 43 past 43 weekly 43 outdoors mode 52 outgoing calls list 13, 17 P personalize 52 backlight 28 color theme 27 idle screen 27 languages 27 ringer tone 53 wallpaper 27, 53, 27 phone book add 30 copy 31 delete 31, 17 edit 31 memory 32 own info 32 send 30 phone calls call barring 20, 21, 22, 20 dial 17 forward 19 GSM 20 international numb
Index memory 37 predefined 37 send 18 SMS broadcasts 37 standby mode duration 12 cache 40 homepage 40 profile 40 resume 39 settings 39, 42 T X themes 53 tools alarm clock 44, 45 calculator 44, 48 organizer 43 stopwatch 48 universal time 48 XP3 U auto keypad lock 13, 27 keypad 11 operation 14 phone 2, 1, 24 shortcuts 28, 12 Y Your XP3 24 universal time daylight saving time 48 local 48 use in car mode 52 V voice mail 37 W WAP address 39 bookmarks 39, 41, 40 59
