Siemens A40 manual

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.: A31008-H440 0-A1-1 -7619 *A5B00025205508* s User Guide A 40 For mor e comfort and efficiency , use Siemens Or[...]

1 07.05.2001 b35_enIVZ.fm A40 englisch A3100 8-H4400-A1-1-7619 Contents Overview ................ .................. ........... 2 Safety... ................... .................. ........... 3 Introduction .................. .................. .... 4 Icons Used ............. ................... ....... 4 Icons on the Disp lay .....................[...]

2 07.05.2001 B35_01_over.fm A40 englisch A3100 8-H4400-A1-1-7619 Overview A 40 8 9 0 abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv w xyz B J <Network Provider> 17:35 [Menu] Reception strength Navigation key Scroll through menus and lists. Open the Phonebook in standby. Adjust volume during call. Call key Answer calls. Dial displayed number or name. Correction[...]

3 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Safety All radio transmitters are subject to restrictions such as: Switch off in hospitals and in the vi- cinity of medical devices, e.g. pace- makers or hearing aids. Mobile phones can interfere with the func- tion of these devices. Always use the handsfree kit for calls while drivin[...]

4 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Introduction Icons Used The following icons appear in the User Guide: F Use the keypad to write numbers or letters. * Navigation key N To scroll, press the key at the right or left as indicated. > Use the softkey for the func- tion displayed above. ? Correction key: Press briefly t[...]

5 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Menu Control Example: Setting the Langu age in standby Step 1: Op en the menu Press > to call up the [Menu] . Step 2: Scroll throug h menu Use the *  key to scroll between the main menu items (e.g. to Setup ). Step 3: Confirm selection Select the Setup main menu item by pressing[...]

6 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Getting Started 1. Insert CLIPit Folio • Remove transparent CLIPit as shown. • Insert CLIPit folio as shown. Make sure the retaining clips are correctly positioned. • Then replace transparent CLIPit. 2. Insert SIM Card Your service provider w ill supply you with a SIM card, whic[...]

7 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Getting Started 3. Insert and Charge Battery To Insert the Battery • Insert the battery as indicated below (contacts on top end). • Refit the cover, ensure the top end is flush before pressing it closed (until it clicks). To Charge the Ba ttery: Your new battery will not be fully [...]

8 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Getting Started 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 ? ). Press > . It may take a few seconds to register your phone with the network. 7. Standby Mode If the name of the netwo[...]

9 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Making Calls Dialling with the Keypad The telephone must be s witched on (standby). F Always enter the number with the area code (where applicable with the interna- tional code). You can use the ? key to correct any mistakes. : Press. The number dis- played is dialled. You can use the[...]

10 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Making Calls Redialling The last numbers dialled are store d (max. ten, depending on your SIM card). : Press. A list is opened of the last numb ers dialled. N Scroll to the required number. : Press. The number dis- played is dialled. Processing Lists You can save an entry to a list o[...]

11 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Phonebook You can enter frequently dialled num- bers along with the associated names in the Phonebook, enabling you to d ial quickly and without errors. If caller number transmission is activat- ed, the name of the caller is shown on the display, providing there is a corre - sponding[...]

12 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Phonebook Calling from Phonebook You can access the Phonebook directly from standby mode ( ¼ p. 5): N Press to open the Phone- book. F / * Select a name by entering the first letter and/or scrolling. : Press. Phonebook Menu Own Number The first entry in the Phoneb ook is re- served [...]

13 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Phonebook Saving the Tone Sequence You can save your numbers in your Phonebook together with tone se- quences (digits), e.g. for remote reply of an answering machine. F Enter the number.  Hold down until a “ + ” ap- pears (pause during connec- tion setup). F Enter the digits. [...]

14 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Fast access dialling To accelerate dialling, you can define speed dialling numbers for the en tries in your Phonebook. You can use the digit keys 2 - 9 for this purpose. Assigning Spee d Dialling Numbers This is how to allocate a speed dialling number (in this case 3):  Press. [Se[...]

15 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 During a Call Changing the Volume You can set the handset volume while a call is in progress. There are five volu me settings. * Press to change the volume. Time/Units The call duration or the units are d is- played during and after a call ( ¼ p. 27). Call Waiting If someone calls y[...]

16 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Text Messages (SMS) Your phone can receive and send text messages (Short Message Serv ice, SMS). Your service provider will adv ise you concerning service availability and operation. Reading New Messages A new text message is indicated by the following icon 6 : To read the message: [[...]

17 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 contain- ing up to 160 characters. To send a text message, this m ust first be forwarded to the Service Centre. The number of your Service Centre is usually preset. Otherwise you must enter this manually ( ?[...]

18 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Text Messages (SMS) Options While Writin g When writing a message, other func- tions are avail able in addition to the send function: Save messa ge Saves the message. Insert from: % Opens the Phonebook to select a number. Insert new line Begins a new paragraph. Discard message Delete[...]

19 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Text Messages (SMS) Outbox If you select a sent message in the out- going list, the text is displayed. If you select an unsent message which contains a number, the number is dis- played. The following options are available: [Menu]  Messages  O utgoing List  <Select Messag[...]

20 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619  Cell Broadcast Some service providers offer informa- tion services for local areas (Cell Broad- cast, CB), e.g. display of the local area code. Service availability depends on the network where you are registered. If "Cell Broadcast" is activated, you will receive ce[...]

21 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Voice Mail , The service provider can provide you with an external answering machine (mailbox). Calls that you fail to answer because: • your telephone is switched off • you do not answer the call • you are on another call can be forwarded to this mailbox. The caller can then l[...]

22 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Voice Mail Hearing Vo ice Mail A new voice mail is indicated by the following icon 6 : The Event menu ind icates whether the call in question is a voice mail. A text message or a call with an automatic announcement can also indicate the ar- rival of a new voice mail (see below). [Men[...]

23 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Applications , Your service provider can provid e you with additional services via the SIM card, such as banking, stock market news, etc. (SIM Application). Such services are controlled by the SIM card, so that your telephone has no control over the procedure. If you are registered f[...]

24 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Missed Calls This callback list stores the numbers of the last five calls that were not an- swered. This requires that the number has been identified. 6 Display when a new missed call has been stored. [Menu]  Events  Missed calls [Select] Display missed calls. N Scroll to the r[...]

25 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Ringers/Melodies Switching the Ringer On/ Off You can switch the ringer o n/off or set a short beep. [Menu]  Ringer/Tones [Change] Press to switch the ringer on/off or to set a short beep. Setting the Ringer Volume [Menu]  Ringer/Tones  Volu me [Change] Start change. * Set v[...]

26 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Ringers/Melodies Switching All Tones On/ Off [Menu]  Ringer/Tones  All T ones [Change] Press to switch all tones on/ off. or To switch on/off in standby mode:  Hold down. / appears in the first display line as a reminder. Switching the Silent (Vibrating) Alert On/Off You can[...]

27 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Setup In the Setup menu, you can configure, for example, language, unit metering , call diversions and security. You can al- so enable GSM services for your tele- phone. Language You can set the display language. The setting "Automatic" sets the languag e predefined by your[...]

28 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Setup Divert This network feature diverts unan- swered calls to another phone or to your mailbox. [Menu]  Setup  Divert For how to set a simple divert for unan- swered calls ( ¼ p. 21). For other ways to implement a divert ( ¼ p. 37). Setting Divert [Menu]  Setup  Diver[...]

29 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Setup Security Security Codes Use of your SIM card is controlled b y the PIN ( P ersonal I dentification N umber) you received from your serv- ice provider. A super pin (PUK) is also provided for unlocking the SIM card after the third incorrect PIN entry. The phone is protecte d by t[...]

30 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Setup GSM Services Network Info [Menu]  Setup  GSM S ervice  Network Info A list of GSM service providers are dis- played. * Scroll through the list of GSM service providers. Select New Network You can manually switch service pro- viders when outside your home net- work. Thi[...]

31 07.05.2001 B35_02_main.f A40 englisch A31008 -H4400-A1-1- 7619 Setup Processing the Preferr ed Netw. list This list contains your preferred net- work providers after your home net- work provider. You can delete entries or add new ones. New Network Provide r [Menu]  Setup  GSM S ervice  Preferred Netw. Your home network provider is dis -[...]

32 07.05.2001 B35_03_error.f A40 englisch A3 1008-H4400-A1-1 -7619 Troubleshooting Proble m Possible Cause Possible Corrective Measures Unable to switch on phone Empty battery. Charge battery. Check charging indication on display. Battery contacts dirty. Clean contacts carefully. Repeat switching on and off. No charge ico n Batt ery deeply discharg[...]

33 07.05.2001 B35_03_error.f A40 englisch A3 1008-H4400-A1-1 -7619 Troubleshooting Siemens Service Worldwide assistance is provided b y Siemens Partners - a simple phone call away. See service numbers ( ¼ p. 38) or visit our Internet site. Internet: http://www.my-siemens.com If your phone appears faulty, first check the section ¼ "T roublesh[...]

34 07.05.2001 B35_04_tech.fm A40 englisch A3100 8-H4400-A1-1-7619 Data Licensing Siemens Information and Communica- tion mobile hereby declares that the mobile A40 is in conformity with the essential requirements and other rele- vant provisions of Directive 99/5/EC. A copy of the original declaration of conformity can be found at the follow- ing In[...]

35 07.05.2001 B35_04_tech.fm A40 englisch A3100 8-H4400-A1-1-7619 Accessories Basics NiMh Battery 600 mAh L36880-N43 01-A100 Travel Charge r L36880-N40 01-A103 (E U) L36880-N40 01-A104 ( UK) Headset PTT L36880-N40 01-A123 Offers optimum freedom of move- ment with excellent call quality. You can accept calls with the activation key (PTT key). Car Ch[...]

36 07.05.2001 B35_04_tech.fm A40 englisch A3100 8-H4400-A1-1-7619 Accessories Further information All products are available from your specialist dealer or from our on line shop. Original Siemens accessories Internet address http://www.siemens.com/mobilestore Telephone: France 01 70 20 00 06 Ireland 18 90 26 07 60 Sweden 0 87 52 65 27 Great Britain[...]

37 07.05.2001 B35_05_gsm.fm A40 englisch A31008-H4400-A1 -1-7619 GSM Network Control Codes You can implement functions via the GSM network using con trol codes. Key to the following functions: F Number t Time (from 5 to 30 seconds) before diversion ts Teleservice (see below) Coding for teleservice ts : Function Setup Deactivation Status query Numbe[...]

38 07.05.2001 B35_06_tel.fm A40 englisch A31008- H4400-A1-1-7619 International Service Numbers (Hotline) Worldwide support from Siemens Partners is only a phone call away or available on the Internet at: Internet: http://www.my-siemens.com Abu Dhabi ......... Siemens Service Center .. ............. ...... 0 26 42 38 00 Australia.... ........ Siemen[...]

39 07.05.2001 b35_enSIX.fm A4 0 englisch A31008-H4400 -A1-1-7619 A Accessories battery ................ 7, 35 belt clip ................ ... 35 charging unit ............. 7 handsfree headset.. 35 travel charger .......... 35 Activating ................... . 7 Active line.................. 13 Alternative line .............. 10, 12, 13 Answering mac[...]

40 Index 07.05.2001 b35_enSIX.fm A4 0 englisch A31008-H4400 -A1-1-7619 H Headset ..................... 35 Help technical (hotline) ... 38 Hotline ....................... 38 I Icons on the display .... 4 Icons used .................. . 4 Inbox text messages ........ 18 Incognito ................... 31 Information numbers . 13 Information services re[...]

41 Index 07.05.2001 b35_enSIX.fm A4 0 englisch A31008-H4400 -A1-1-7619 deleting speed dialling numbers .............. ... 14 edit entry ................ 12 entering speed dialling numbers .............. ... 14 information numbers .............. ... 13 new entry ............... 12 number of entries ... 12 own number ........... 12 saving a tone sequ[...]

42 Index 07.05.2001 b35_enSIX.fm A4 0 englisch A31008-H4400 -A1-1-7619 Telephone activating .............. 7, 8 care of .................... 34 deactivating ............. . 7 serial number.......... 34 talk time .................. 34 Text special characters ... 11 Text messages capacity .................. 19 deleting................... 16 editing..[...]