USER GUIDE SONIM XP3405 SHIELD English 1
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General Information—————— 6 Phone Models Covered Network Services Sonim Support Information Use the Guide Effectively Contents Your Safety Guidelines—————— 9 Battery Performance Battery Replacement Avoid Short Circuit Avoid High Temperatures Battery Disposal Personal Medical Devices Child Safety Emergency Calls SAR Information Getting Started—————— 14 Getting Started Battery Usage Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Phone Activation Switching On Home Screen Key Shortcuts in Hom
Contents Delete all Contacts Searching Contacts Managing Messages—————— 37 Messages Message Settings SMS Settings MMS Settings Write Message Configuring E-mail Accounts Managing Email Box Managing Email Messages Write Email Manage Message Folders Inbox Drafts Outbox Sent Messages Deleting Messages Voice Mail Text Input Mode Profiles Managing Your Files—————— 45 Managing Your Files Calendar—————— 48 Calendar Tools—————— 49 Tools Alarm Notes To-do List Calculator Stopwatch Unit Converter Applications—————— 5
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Congratulations on the purchase of a Sonim XP3405 SHIELD mobile phone. This phone is a CDMA enabled handset with dual-band capabilities and has an intuitive, feature-rich user interface, which allows you to make the best use of the offered functions. Phone Models Covered HOME SCREEN This is the screen displayed when the phone is in idle condition. PRESS Means to press and release a key immediately.
Options Commonly Used across Menu Items General Information The following are common actions used across various menu items: BACK Displays the previous screen. Use the Right Selection Key to perform this function. CLEAR Deletes data character by character. Use the Right Selection Key to perform this function. OK Confirms an action. Use the Middle Selection Key to perform this function. CLEAR KEY Use this key to delete the text. BACK KEY Use this key to display the previous screen.
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. Your Safety Guidelines Electrical interference may obstruct the use of your phone.
Ensure that only qualified personnel install or repair your phone. Your Safety Guidelines The Sonim XP3405 SHIELD is water-proof and can be submerged to 2 metres for 30 minutes. • Ensure to properly close the rubber cover of the charging connector and audio connector, to avoid deposits of water drops on these connectors, when the phone is immersed in water. • Water droplets may condense under the display cover if the phone is immersed in water with significant drop in temperature.
Your Safety Guidelines Battery Performance Avoid High Temperatures 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 three to four complete charge and discharge cycles.
When required, especially when posted in hospitals and aeroplanes. Equipment used in these places may be sensitive to radio waves emitted from the device and adversely affect their operation. Also, observe restrictions at gas stations or other areas with flammable atmosphere or when close to electro-explosive devices. Your Safety Guidelines Child Safety Do not allow children to play with your mobile phone or its accessories. Keep it out of their reach.
Your Safety Guidelines exposure guidelines provided that it is used with a nonmetallic accessory with the handset at least 1.5 cm from the body, or with the original Sonim accessory intended for this phone and worn on the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Getting Started This section provides information on using your Sonim XP3405 SHIELD phone. Getting Started The list of items in the Sonim XP3405 SHIELD phone box are: • Sonim 3 Year Warranty Flyer • Quick Start Guide • Registration Card • Welcome Letter • Screwdriver • USB Cable • Charger Battery Usage • Use only a Sonim XP3405 SHIELD certified battery that is designed for this phone model. • The use of other batteries may void the warranty terms of your phone and cause damage.
4 Close Cover Close the battery cover. Rotate the battery cover screws in a clockwise direction. You can use the screwdriver provided to tighten the screws. Ensure not to overtighten the screws. Removing the Battery Getting Started Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Inserting the Battery” on page 13. To remove the battery, lift the cover behind the phone and raise the upper end of the battery from the slot. The battery can now be removed. Follow step 4 of “Inserting the Battery” on page 13 to close the cover.
4 Charging Icon Getting Started If the battery is being charged while the phone is switched on, you will notice that the bars in the battery charge icon (visible on the home screen) show movement indicating that the battery is being charged. After the phone is fully charged, the battery bars on the display stop scrolling. You can disconnect the charger from the phone. CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion while charging if the battery has been replaced by an incorrect type.
Parts of the Sonim XP3405 SHIELD Phone The Sonim XP3405 SHIELD keypad has 11 function keys and 12 alphanumeric keys. The left side of the phone has one key and the right side of the phone has three keys.
Parts of the Sonim XP3405 SHIELD Phone Torch Volume keys - adjust the volume for voice call/ringtone/music Headset port Camera Getting Started Loud speaker Battery cover screws Battery cover Torch (press and hold) Press for Camera Charger/ USB port 17 Browser
Sonim XP3405 SHIELD Keypad The following figure identifies different keys in the phone key pad.
Getting Started Switching On Key Shortcuts in Home Screen Press and Hold the Power ON/OFF key for 2 seconds to Power On the phone. The following can be accessed from the home screen. When the phone is switched on, it tries to register with the network. After successful registration, the name of the service provider is displayed.
Keypad Functions Getting Started The following table displays the various keys and the corresponding functions they perform: Keypad key Operations POWER ON/OFF/END CALL • • • • • Press to end a call. Press and hold 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 and hold to end Music player and Radio when Music player and Radio are On. CALL/ACCEPT/SEND • • • • Press to answer an incoming call.
Keypad key MENU KEY (CENTRE) Operations Present at the centre of the navigation keys. • Press while in standby mode to enter the main menu. • Press when required to be used as a toggle key to select or clear a check box. • Press to perform similar tasks as the Left Selection Key. • Press to select the OK command. The Left and Right Selection Keys and Power On/Off keys surround this key group. There are arrows on the key that denote the direction to scroll for information displayed on the screen.
• • Keypad key Press and hold in standby mode to access your Voice mail. When entering text, press to enter space. Operations Getting Started Press and hold to display ‘+’ used for dialing an international number, while in standby mode. • • • Press LSK followed by this key to lock the keypad With backlight on, press LSK followed by this key to unlock the keypad. When entering text, press to display special characters, for example, period, comma, and so on.
Your Sonim XP3405 SHIELD Phone Home Screen Indicators This model is a bar type phone with a single LCD screen. The graphic field of the screen is 240 (W) and 320 (H) pixels. The TFT technology used displays 262K colours. The home screen indicators are visible when the phone is in standby mode. Some icons indicate the status of certain functionalities of the phone, for example, the battery charge indicator, the network status indicator, the date and time etc.
The following table describes the display indicators on the top bar of the home screen in the Sonim XP3405 SHIELD phone. Your Sonim XP3405 SHIELD Phone Display Indicators Name Description Battery Three clear bars indicate maximum battery charge. Opaque bars indicate decline in battery charge. Vibration Indicates that Vibration is On. Unread Message Indicates that there are unread messages in the inbox. Urgent SMS Indicates the SMS message sent with Urgent priority.
Your Sonim XP3405 SHIELD Phone Data Call Indicates that the data call is inactive HAC Indicates that Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) is active and the HAC features are available. Silent Indicates that the phone is in Silent mode. Flight Indicates that the phone is in Flight mode. The following table describes the display indicators on the call screen in the Sonim XP3405 SHIELD phone: Display indicators Loud speaker Indicates that a data call is established.
Manage Your Phone You can download and store ring tones over Bluetooth or WAP. These ring tones will be stored in My files. The supported ringtone formats are MIDI, MP3, WAV, AAC and AMR. Display Settings You can activate and modify the display settings. Select Menu > Settings > Display. 1. Managing Your Phone 2. Wallpaper: 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 or Micro SD card.
The date formats supported are DD-MMYYYY, DD-MM-YY, MM-DD-YYYY, MM-DDYY, YYYY-MM-DD, YY-MM-DD. You can use ., /, - or blank space separators. The time formats supported are 24 Hr and 12 Hr. Auto-update of time: This feature allows the phone to automatically synchronize the time to the network time. Please note that this feature has to be supported by the network. Managing Your Phone Shortcuts Shortcuts are the navigation keys that can be set for specific functions.
While using the mobile phone for voice calls with hearing aid, slightly adjust the position of the phone against the ear to reduce the interference and to give better voice quality. calls. To configure call restrictions, 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security > Call restrictions. 2. Select Restrict sent Calls to block outgoing calls to the numbers added to the blocked Numbers, or to enable outgoing calls only to the numbers included in the allowed Numbers. 3.
2. Select ON/OFF to enable or disable voice privacy. Restore Factory Settings To restore factory settings, select Restore settings only. To restore factory settings and delete personal data present in your phone, select Restore all. Managing Your Phone If you select Restore all, you cannot retrieve the personal data and the phone will restart automatically.
Managing Calls 1. To access the Call history, press OR select Menu > Call history. All the available call history is displayed. 2. Select a list, scroll to the number and press dial the number. This section provides information on managing calls. Dial a Number 1. Use the numeric keys to enter the number and press . Managing Call History 2. Alternatively you can enter the desired phone number and select Options > Call.
Managing Calls Menu > Call history > Call timers > Last call. 1. • To view the total time spent on outgoing calls, select Menu > Call history > Call timers > Dialed calls. To enable this function select Menu > Settings > Call settings > Automatic redial > On. 2. • To view the total time spent on incoming calls, select Menu > Call history > Call timers > Received calls. If the attempt to call is not successful, you will be prompted with the message Auto redial? Select OK to redial.
Data Calls Select Menu > Settings > Call settings > Data calls > Data rate display > Graphic to view the data transfer rate . Select OFF to disable this feature. Call Summary You can select Menu > Settings > Call settings > Call Summary > On to view the call summary. Managing Calls In-Call Timer You can select Menu > Settings > Call settings > In-call timer > On to activate the call time display.
Managing Contacts 1. Select the contact. You can use the phonebook to maintain phone numbers of your contacts. This feature enables you to add, delete, dial phone numbers, send SMS and MMS messages. To access the contacts, select Contacts from the home screen or select Menu > Phonebook > Contacts. The contacts are displayed. 2. Press the Center Key to view the Details. 3. Select the number and select Options > Send message > Text message. 4.
or the center key to call. Edit the Contact Details You can enter or edit the contact details. On the home screen, select Contacts. Select the contact. Select Options > Edit contact. Delete Contact Managing Contacts To delete a contact, On the home screen, select Contacts. Select the contact and select Options > Delete contact > A message appears Delete all details? Select Yes to delete. Sending Contact You can send contact information by SMS, MMS or Bluetooth. Send Contact by SMS 1.
Mark all Unmark all You can select all the contacts in the phonebook. This option is displayed only if all the contacts are not selected. You can unmark all the selected contacts. Caller Groups Managing Contacts You can create a new group, add a new contact to the group, and manage the groups. • To create a new group, select Menu > Phonebook > Groups > Add (if there are no groups) or Options > New group. You can assign a name, ring tone and picture for the group.
Messages SMS and MMS are convenient and inexpensive means of communication. You can send a text message to other people using SMS service. MMS allows you to send messages with multimedia content such as pictures, audio files, video files, and so on. Managing Messages The MMS facility is available only if you subscribe it from your network operator. Send callback no. You can add the callback number in the message. Signature You can add a signature to your message.
Allow ads Enable or disable download of multimedia advertisements. Multim. center server Set the server details received from the service provider to send/receive multimedia messages. Write Message Managing Messages You can create SMS and MMS messages. SMS Messages 1. To create a SMS message select Menu > Messages > Text message > Write message. 2. Enter the message in the text pane. The text input mode is displayed at the top left of the screen.
Managing Messages Add object Add multimedia objects such as an image, video, audio, Vcards and slides. Send You can send the Multimedia message. Preview You can preview the message before sending. Clear field Clear the contents in the message pane. Insert contact Select and add a contact from the phonebook, to the message. Insert number Cancel message Delete the message before it is sent. 4. Select Add and select the recipients of the message. 5.
7. Managing Messages 8. Enter the following Incoming mail settings (Incoming mail sett.). • Incoming POP3/IMAP4 serv. : The name of the incoming mail server. • Security: Enable or disable secure mail server connection. • Port: The port number to connect to the mail server. Managing Email Box You can configure the e-mail box settings to modify the mailbox view, include signature and reply with the original message .
• • 3. Subject: You can enter the subject of the e-mail. Select Options > Insert to include an attachment. sender of that message. Message: Enter the contents. Select Send or Options > Send. The E-mail account has to be configured and activated to access the e-mail messages. Managing Messages Inbox The Inbox stores and displays all the incoming SMS, MMS and e-mail messages. 1. To access the Email Inbox, select Menu > Messages > E-Mail message > Inbox. The Inbox displays a list of e-mail messages.
Messages that were undelivered to the recipient due to some reason are stored in Outbox. 1. To access undelivered SMS messages, select Menu Messages > Text message > Outbox. To access undelivered MMS messages, select Menu Messages > Multimedia message > Outbox. To access undelivered email messages, select Menu Messages > E-mail message > Outbox. Managing Messages 2. Select Options to view the following list of options. • Delete: You can delete the message.
Press 3 once and the word GOOD appears. To accept, press 1. messages. You can also select Menu > Messages > Voice mail > Voice mailbox no. to edit the voice mail number. For quick access to voice mail, press and hold 1. Managing Messages Text Input Mode When you enter text for messages and notes, the input mode is displayed at the top left of the screen. Press and release the # key to view the different text input modes, that is conventional (Abc/ABC/abc).
Select Menu > Profiles > Meeting > Activate to activate this profile. Profiles You can activate and modify various settings on your Sonim XP3405 SHIELD phone using Profiles. • Outdoor: Here both the vibrate and ring modes are enabled. Parameters in this mode can be changed. Select Menu > Settings > Profiles > Outdoor > Edit to open the Customize screen. You can use this screen to choose tone settings, ring volume, alert type, and ring type.
Managing Your Files Using the My files menu, you can store and manage audio files, and image files. You can preview the files, view their details and delete files. The internal storage capacity is approximately 170 MB. Options Function Delete folder Delete the folder. To view your files select Menu > My files. Move folder Move the folder to a different location. 2. Scroll to a folder and select Open, to open the folder. The listed folders are: Rename folder Rename the folder.
4. Scroll to file from the displayed list and select Options to display further options. Mark all Managing Your Files The following options are provided, for an image file. Options Function Use image Use the image as wallpaper, screen saver, and caller picture. Delete Delete the image. Send Send the image to any phone as a multimedia message, e-mail message or via Bluetooth. Select all the images and select Options to delete, send, move or copy the marked images.
Managing Your Files Mark Select the audio one by one and select Options to delete, send, move or copy the marked audio files. Mark all Select all the audio files and select Options to delete, send, move or copy the marked audio files.
Calendar Calendar Edit Events The calendar enables you to set appointments, schedule reminders when required, set alerts and repeat specific settings. Tasks can be viewed on daily and monthly basis. Select Menu > Calendar > View. Select the event. Select View > Edit. Make the changes. Select Save. 1. To access the Organizer and its associated functions, select Menu > Calendar. The calendar for the current month/date is displayed. Use the navigation keys to navigate across months/dates. 2.
Tools Tools This section contains miscellaneous features supported by the handset. Select Menu > Tools > To-do list to store the required information. Click Options to perform the following tasks: Alarm Options Description You can set alarm for a particular time. Select Menu > Tools > Alarm. Add Add a new To-do note.
Tools Calculator World Clock The calculator in this phone is designed to perform simple mathematical calculations. You can view the time of major cities in different time zones using this function. 1. Select Menu > Tools > Calculator. 2. To enter the numbers, press the numeric keys. 3. To use mathematical operators use the navigation keys.
Brew Application BREW lets users browse the service provider’s application download server to access and download applications available for purchase or trial. You can access this application by selecting Menu > Brew. mComet is an additional service that you can avail through your network service provider. This service is provided only by certain operators. Please contact the service provider to access mComet application.
current Webpage. Browser WAP Browser This mobile phone has an internal browser that allows you to browse contents of various Websites on the Internet. 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. Some browser settings have already been set to a specific network operator.
Managing Connectivity Pairing Devices You can access the phone using Bluetooth and USB. Phones paired with your Sonim XP3405 SHIELD will be displayed under Paired Devices. To connect a phone : Bluetooth Managing Connectivity Bluetooth is a wireless connection that enables devices to exchange information. Devices within a range of 10 meters can be connected using Bluetooth technology. The Sonim XP3405 SHIELD is compliant with Bluetooth specification 2.
2. Select Select. 3. Select Options > Connect. For more details, refer the user manual of the Bluetooth headset. Rename Paired Device Connectivity 1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Paired devices. 2. Select the paired device. 3. Select Options > Settings >Rename. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Select OK. Delete Paired Device 1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Paired devices. 2. Select the paired device. 3. Select Options > Delete.
card is inserted in the phone. The following two options are displayed: • Data storage: Select this to use the USB cable as mass storage device to transfer and synchronize data between the Sonim XP3405 SHIELD phone and your computer. • Modem mode: Select this to use the phone as a modem. Connectivity The phone starts charging when ever the phone is connected to the computer, using USB cable. Ensure that SD card is inserted in the phone, before connecting it to the computer.
Camera The Sonim XP3405 SHIELD has a 2 MP (megapixel) camera for taking pictures. The pictures can then be saved in your phone. The following options will be displayed depeding on the selected camera mode. • Mute: Capture video without background sounds. • Brightness: Set the brightness to capture the image. Select Menu > Camera OR press the camera key. The camera is switched on. • Select the Menu key OR press the camera key to shoot the picture.
Entertainment Video Recorder Voice Recorder To record a video file, Select Menu > Entertainment > Video. To record an audio file, select Menu > Entertainment > Voice recorder. 1. To record video file, select Record. 2. To temporarily stop the recording, select Pause. 3. To continue with the recording, select Menu key. 4. To end the recording, select Stop. The recorded video file is stored under My files. For more information refer “Managing Your Files” on page 44. 5.
in the phone speaker. FM Radio Entertainment The FM radio is built-in and offers instant and easy access to FM radio channels in your phone. A wired headset must be attached to the phone, as the wire works as an antenna for the radio. To connect the headset to the phone, lift the cover with the headset sign located on the left side of the phone. You can then listen to the radio via the wired headset. You should connect only 3.5 mm stereo headset to use the FM radio. Select Menu > Entertainment > Radio.
Entertainment Option Function Open Open the audio file. Add to playlist Include a new file to the playlist. Delete Remove a file from the playlist. Rename Rename the playlist. Playlist details View the playlist name, song number, duration and location.
Micro SD (Secure Digital) Card Micro SD Card In Sonim XP3405 SHIELD phone, you can insert a removable Micro SD Card to increase the storage capacity. This card is inserted into the slot inside the phone. You can access your SD card from Menu > My files.You can perform the following functions on the SD card. • Formatting of the SD card. • Viewing memory details such as free space and total space. • Access media files stored in the SD card and manage them in folders.
PC-Tools Sonim XP3405 SHIELD PC Tools application provides synchronization of contacts, and media files between your computer and XP3405 SHIELD phone to ensure that both media have complete up-to-date data at the same time. You can also easily exchange/synchronize between a computer and an XP3405 SHIELD phone. You can also use PC-tools for establishing dial-up connection, using the phone as MODEM. Installation of PC-Tools PC- TOOLS You can download the Mobile Phone PC Tools Installer from http://www.
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You should always make backup copies of all the information stored on your Sonim Product such as downloads, calendar and contacts before handing in your Sonim Product for repair or replacement. 3. If Sonim repairs or replaces the Product, the repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer. Repair or replacement may involve the use of functionally equivalent reconditioned units.
End User License Agreement 5. This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by installations, modifications, or repair or opening of the Product performed by a non-Sonim authorised person. Tampering with any of the seals on the Product will void the warranty. 6. The warranty does not cover Product failures which have been caused by use of accessories or other peripheral devices which are not Sonim branded original accessories intended for use with the Product. 7.
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sonim Technologies, Inc. for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Statement FCC Statement The XP3400-A-R4 device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
B Delete 35 Delete All 36 Edit Details 35 Phonebook 36 Search 36 Select Multiple contacts 35 Send Messages 34 View Details 34 Battery Bars 16 Charge 15, 20 Usage 14 Index Bluetooth Activate 53 Deactivate 53 Delete pair device 53 Headset 53 Pair devices 53 Receive data 53 Rename 53 Send data 53 Settings 53 Bookmarks 52 C Calculator 50 Left Selection Key 19 E-mail messages 39 Configure account 39 Delete 39 Draft 39 Inbox 39 Outbox 39 Sent 39 Write 39 M F Flight mode 44 Call Accept/Send key 19 H Ca
Micro SD card 60 Insert 60 P PC-TOOLS 61 Profiles 44 Flight 44 General 44 Headset 44 Indoor 44 Meeting 44 Outdoor 44 Silent 44 Unit converter 50 USB function 54 W WAP Service inbox 52 Settings 52 World clock 50 Write Messages 38 Index S Settings Phonebook 36 Silent mode 44 T Text input mode 43 Tools Alarm clock 49 Audio playback 50, 53 Audio recorder 53 Calculator 50 Sound recorder 50 Unit converter 50 World clock 50 U 66
