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50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 1 AUDIOVOX CDM-8500VM In today’s fast paced world, it has become a necessity to have access to real time information. Your communications tools must provide you with this access from anywhere at anytime. With that in mind, Audiovox developed the CDM-8500, a tri mode clamshell style cell phone with dual LCD displays. This 1X digital cell phone enables carriers supporting 1X technology to provide consumers with access to high speed connectivity.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE .........7 Package Contents ..................................................8 Cell Phone Description ..........................................9 Function Keys.......................................................10 Display Indicators.................................................11 Using the Battery..................................................13 Installing the Battery ........................
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS My Profile............................................................29 Voice Privacy ......................................................29 Location ..............................................................29 Virgin Mobile Account..........................................30 Checking Your Account Balance .........................30 Top-Up Your Account...........................................
0C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6 VOICEMAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES .97 Two-Way Text Messaging....................................98 Message Indicators.............................................98 Received Message Notification ..........................98 Checking Messages ............................................99 Checking Received Voicemail Messages ...........99 Checking Received Text Messages....................
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 8 Chapter 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE Please read and fully understand this manual before using your phone. This chapter addresses your phone, its keys, display icons, and the charging and proper use of the battery. Once you have read this chapter, you can move on to the basic and advanced features of your phone.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 10 PACKAGE CONTENTS CELL PHONE DESCRIPTION Thank you for purchasing the CDM-8500 wireless cell phone. The phone’s packaging consists of the items listed below. This phone is a tri mode CDMA2000 1X digital phone with data capabilities. The CDM-8500 weighs at 3.1 oz. and the dimensions are 3.3” x 1.6” x 9”. Earpiece Standard Battery LCD Display Antenna Cell phone For best call quality, fully extend the antenna during the call.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 12 FUNCTION KEYS DISPLAY INDICATORS END KEY: Press to turn the cell phone on or off. Terminates a call or exits the current menu. Signal Strength SEND KEY: Press to make or receive a call. Service Indicator NAVIGATION KEY: Press the arrow keys to scroll through the menu. Press OK to select an item in the menu. Press and hold to check your Virgin Mobile Balance. SOFT KEYS: Press to perform the functions displayed above them on the LCD Display.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 14 DISPLAY INDICATORS USING THE BATTERY INSTALLING THE BATTERY Emergency call Blinks when an emergency call is in progress. Answering machine memo New voice memos. 1. Insert the bottom of battery into groove at bottom of the cell phone. 2. Press in the top of the battery until it clicks. Answering machine Phone is in auto answer mode. Etiquette Phone is in etiquette mode (vibration alert). Schedule Event or an alarm is set.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 16 CHARGING THE BATTERY The TRC-8500 rapid charger will both power the phone and charge the battery simultaneously. The unit attaches directly to the phone. Charging time will vary depending on the battery’s initial capacity at the beginning of the charge. 1. Attach the battery pack to the phone. 2. Insert plug into AC wall outlet. 3. Plug in the interface connector by gently inserting it into the appropriate contacts on the bottom of the phone. 4.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 18 BATTERY INFORMATION Use only manufacturer approved batteries. Never use a damaged or worn out battery. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never expose the battery terminals to any other metal object. This can short circuit the battery. Chapter 2 BASIC OPERATION Avoid exposure to temperature extremes. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work (or charge), even if the battery is fully charged.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 20 USING THE PHONE TURNING THE PHONE ON 1. Press and hold until the Virgin Mobile logo appears, then reappears behind 2 vertical lines. ● If “PASSWORD” appears, the phone is locked. To unlock, enter your 4-digit password. NOTE: The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. TURNING THE PHONE OFF USING THE PHONE Top-Up your Account You can Top-Up your account over the air.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 22 MENU SUMMARY (SAMPLE) BALANCE u MENU SUMMARY (SAMPLE) 1 : Check Balance 2 : Top-Up 3 : Virgin Alerts 3 : Edit Group TOP-UP MESSAGES u 4 : Speed Dial 5 : My Profile 1 : Voicemail 2 : Send New 3 : Text Inbox 4 : Net Alerts 5 : Text Outbox 6 : Filed 7 : Erase Msgs 8 : Msg Settings ● ● ● ● ● 1 : Text Inbox 2 : Text Outbox 3 : Filed 4 : Net Alerts 1 : Save sent msg 2 : Default Call Back 3 : Alert 4 : Display Deliv.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 24 MENU SUMMARY (SAMPLE) TOOLS VOICE SVC. u u 3: Voice Command 4: Voice Dial 5: Voice Alert 6: Voice Setting Page 22 - Chapter 2 MAKING A CALL 1 : Calculator 2 : World Clock 3 : Stopwatch 4 : Location 1: Voice Memo 2: Call Answer BASIC FUNCTIONS 1. Enter the phone number.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 26 BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS PAUSE FEATURE SPEAKERPHONE Pauses are used for automated systems (i.e., voicemail and calling cards). Insert a pause after a phone number, then enter another group of numbers. The second set of numbers is dialed automatically after the pause. This feature is useful for dialing into systems that require a code. 1. To activate speakerphone in idle, answering and calling modes, press and hold . 1.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 28 BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS CALL WAITING LOCK This function notifies you of an incoming call when you are on another call by sounding a beep tone. Locks your phone and prevents unauthorized use. Phone can only be used after inputting the password. 1. When you hear the beep, press 1. To lock the phone, press and hold to answer the call. 2. To switch back to the first caller, press again.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 30 FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL These menu items are available while you are on a call. MY PROFILE MUTE Enables you to review and edit your profile entered through the contacts entry. (Refer to page 49 for more details.) Mutes the microphone while you are on a call so the other party cannot hear you if you speak. 1. Press 1. Press “MY PROFILE”. “MUTE”. NOTE: To turn mute off, press , then “Unmute” again.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 32 VIRGIN MOBILE ACCOUNT VIRGIN ALER TS You can manage your Virgin Mobile account from your phone. The basic tasks are summarized below. For more information about your Virgin Mobile account, contact Virgin Mobile. You may receive alerts from Virgin Mobile which include information about your account balance, service information, and other announcements. These alerts appear on your screen when the phone is on.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 34 MEMO Chapter 3 MEMORY FUNCTION This chapter addresses numerous functions including saving phone numbers to the internal contacts, entering text and accessing call logs.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 36 TEXT INPUT METHODS STORING PHONE NUMBERS The CDM-8500 can store up to 300 contacts. 1. Enter the phone number, including area code, and press [STO]. 2. Press “Add New Entry”. 3. Select the phone number type by pressing the navigation key up or down (Home, Mobile, Office, Pager, Fax) and press to select. 4. Press [EDIT], enter the name for the contact and press to store the name.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 38 TEXT INPUT METHODS T9TM PREDICTIVE TEXT MODE [T9TMABC] To choose T9TM mode, press or [MODE] then choose [T9TMABC]. This mode predicts the words you are entering using a built-in dictionary. With T9TM predictive text input, you press each key only once for each letter. The chart below outlines how to use T9TM text input. KEY Mode Next TEXT INPUT METHODS 1. Press each key once for each letter of the word you are writing.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 40 SPEED DIALING TEXT INPUT METHODS NUMERIC MODE [123] ONE-TOUCH/TWO-TOUCH DIALING Numeric mode allows you to add a number to your entry/message. To select numeric mode, press or [MODE] then select [123]. Ideal for frequently dialed numbers, this feature allows contact entries to be dialed via the keypad with only one or two key presses. SYMBOL MODE [SYM] ONE-TOUCH DIALING: Selecting symbol mode allows you to add various symbols to your entry.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 42 CALL LOGS CALL LOGS The CDM-8500 keeps a log of the 10 most recently missed, answered (incoming) and dialed (outgoing) calls. Log information includes the phone number and the date and time of the call. INCOMING CALLS OUTGOING CALLS 2. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list of answered calls, then select the desired number. To view call details, press . 1. To view the 10 most recently dialed numbers, press .
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 44 CALL LOGS CALL TIMES MISSED CALLS LAST CALL 1. To view the 10 most recently missed calls, press . The 4 most recent calls will be listed first. To display the total time of your last call: 2. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list of missed calls, then select the desired number. To view call details, press . 1. Press .
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 46 USING YOUR CONTACTS USING YOUR CONTACTS RECALLING BY GROUP RECALLING BY PHONE NUMBER 1. Press Recall saved phone numbers by searching for the location number. Search results include the name and phone number saved to that location. . 2. Select one of the options (Family, Friends, Work, Etc, All) with the navigation key then press . 1. Press 3. All the entries under the group will appear.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 48 USING YOUR CONTACTS USING YOUR CONTACTS EDIT EXISTING ENTRY CHANGE GROUP NAME 1. To edit an existing entry, press . The 5 entry groups appear – Family, Friends, Work, Etc., All. 1. To change a group name, press 2. Use the navigation key groups and press . 2. Use the navigation key group name and press . to select an existing . to select one of the 3. Input a new name. 3. Select an entry under the group. To view or edit the entry, press .
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 50 USING YOUR CONTACTS USING YOUR CONTACTS CLEAR GROUP MY PROFILE 1. To delete an existing group, press 2. Use the navigation key deleted and press . . to select the group to be 3. If a phone number already exists in the location, press , then to delete it. Saves and edits your personal information. 1.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 52 MEMO Chapter 4 SETTINGS This chapter addresses customizing your phone by adjusting Backlighting, Volume, Ringtones and other user-friendly features.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 54 SETTINGS SETTINGS SOUNDS VOLUME You can choose different Ringtones, Ringtone Mode, Volume, Alert and Tone length. Controls the volume of the following items. The volume can be adjusted to 5 levels. RINGTONES Select Ringtones to set a pre-programmed tone or My Ringtones to set up a downloaded Ringtone. RINGTONE Controls the Ringtone volume. RINGTONES 1. Press 1. Press . . 2. Select a Ringtone from the list. 2.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 11:15 AM Page 56 SETTINGS SETTINGS ALERT Sounds an alert to any change occurring on the phone. 1. Press MINUTE ALERT Sounds an alert every minute of a phone call. 1. Press , TONE LENGTH 1. Press . 2. Select “OFF” or “ON” with the navigation key then press to save it. , Adjusts the Ringtone length. CONNECT ALERT Notifies you that a call has been successfully placed. 1. Press . 2. Select “OFF” or “ON” with the navigation key then press to save it. . 2.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 58 SETTINGS SETTINGS DISPLAY MAIN DISPLAY SETTING Customizes and personalizes the display. Selects your favorite LCD display in the following modes. ANIMATION SETTING Selects your favorite LCD display in the following modes: GREETING INPUT To edit the greeting, press the navigation key 1. Press IDLE DISPLAY 1. Press . . . 2. To edit the greeting, press . 2.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 60 SETTINGS SETTINGS CONTRAST The LCD display contrast can be adjusted to 5 levels. LCD SETTING Controls backlight and LCD contrast for better view and more efficient use. BACKLIGHTING Backlights the display and keypad for easy viewing in dark places. 1. Press . 2. Use the navigation key contrast for better view. 3. To save, press 1. Press . . 2. Select one of the following options: 5 secs, 10 secs, 20 secs, Off.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 62 SETTINGS SETTINGS SUB LCD SETTING SECURITY Controls backlight and Sub LCD contrast for better view and more efficient use. Prevents others from using the phone without permission and allows access to security features only after inputting your password. SUB LCD CLOCK To select an Sub LCD clock display: 1. Press . 2. Select one of the following options: Analog Clock, Digital Clock. 3. To save, press .
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 64 SETTINGS INCOMING CALL Blocks all incoming calls, but allows outgoing calls to be placed. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key . ● Restrict : Restrict an incoming call. ● Allow : Allow an incoming call 3. To save, press . SETTINGS INCOMING CALL HISTORY 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key .
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 66 SETTINGS SETTINGS CONTACTS Blocks access to, and protects data in your contacts. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 900#S Restricts calling 900 dial service numbers. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key . 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key . ● Restrict : Restrict access to the contacts. ● Allow : Allow access to the contacts. 3. To save, press .
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 68 SETTINGS SETTINGS SPECIAL #’s RESET PHONE Stores 3 phone numbers that are allowed to be dialed even in lock mode. Resets phone to default settings. 1. Press 1. Press 2. Press 2. Press then select one from three blanks with the navigation key . 3. Press 4. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” then enter “PASSWORD.” . 3. Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key Press .
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 70 SETTINGS SETTINGS OTHERS AUTO RETRY ANSWER MODE Automatically retries a call up to 5 times after a set time interval. Selects an Answer mode. 1. Press RETRY TIME 1. Press . 2. Select a time interval option (Off, 3, 5, 7, 10 seconds) with the navigation key . 2. Select “Any Key” or “Send Key” with the navigation key . ● Any Key : Press any key to answer an incoming call except , , and . 3. To save, press ● Send Key : Press only REPEAT 1.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 72 SETTINGS SETTINGS AUTO ANSWER WEB IDLE TIME Automatically answers a call after a preset number of rings. An ideal setting for the hands-free car kit. This function disconnects your phone from a network when there is no key input for a certain time period. 1. Press 1. Press . 2. Select one from the following items (off, 5, 10, 18 seconds) with the navigation key NOTE: .
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 74 VR MODE VR MODE Voice Recognition (VR) enables you to place calls and record voice memos using your voice. 1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR mode. 2. When the phone turns to VR mode, the screen on the right appears. NOTE: VR Mode Say a name or a command DIAL 1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR mode. 2. Say “Dial” and the display on the right will appear.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 76 VR MODE VR MODE VOICE MEMO CANCEL This feature is the same as on page 76, except you must use the phone to access the menu not your voice. 1. Press and hold mode. 1. Press and hold mode. until your phone turns to VR until your phone turns to VR To exit VR mode or return to the standby mode, say “Cancel.” 2. Say “Voice Memo”. Instructions will appear and you will hear “Please record it at the tone”. 3. To stop recording, press NOTE: Press .
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 78 VS MENU VS MENU VOICE MEMO CALL ANSWER RECORD VOICE MEMO 1. To start VS menu, press Sets and operates answering machine. . 2. To enter the voice memo menu, press . 3. When you press to record a voice memo, instructions will appear and you will hear “Please record it at the tone”. 4. To stop recording a memo, press NOTE: Press to pause, then press . to resume. 5. After recording a voice memo you can Review, Re-record or Save.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 80 VS MENU VS MENU VOICE COMMAND WAKE-UP Trains the VR with the following categories of control words: Use the Wake-Up to Train or Untrain the VR with the control word, Wake-Up. YES/NO 1. Press . . 1. Press . 2. Press 2. Press . 3. Select one of the following options with the navigation key , then press . 3. Select one of the following options with the navigation key , then press .
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 82 VS MENU VS MENU TOP LEVEL DIGIT DIAL Use the Top Level to Train or Untrain the VR with your control words. (Dial, Redial, Voice Memo, Phonebook, Cancel). Use the Digit Dial to Train or Untrain the VR with the control words (1 to 9, Zero, Oh, Verify, Clear, Call). 1. Press . 2. Press . 3. Select one of the following options with the navigation key , then press . LIST WORDS : Displays the list of control words in the Top Level set.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 84 VS MENU VS MENU VOICE DIAL ADD Lists, adds and erases voice tags for a contact entry. 1. Press LIST 2. To add a voice tag to a contact entry, press . 1. Press . . 3. Select one group with the navigation key then press . 2. To list contact entries with attached voice tags, press . 3. Select one with the navigation key , then press . EDIT : Retrain / Voice Setting / Clear PLAY : Play voice tag. 4.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 86 VS MENU VS MENU VOICE ALERT VOICE SETTING Sets the voice alert service. Customizes the voice service menu. ON/OFF UNTRAIN ALL 1. Press . 2. Press . 3. Select “On” or “Off” with the navigation key then press . , RECORD 1. Press . 2. Press . 3. Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key then press . , PROMPT MODE 1. Press . 2. Press . 3. Record voice alert. Use the prompt mode to select either Beginner or Expert mode.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 88 VS MENU VS MENU DIGIT MODE SET ACTIVE Use the digit mode to select one of the following options ; echo, beep, echo+beep. 1. Press 2. Press 1. Press . . . 2. Press 3. Select “Send Key” or “Active Flip” with the navigation key , then press . . 3. Select one option with the navigation key press . , then ECHO: Digit echoes back when entered. BEEP: Digit beeps when entered. ECHO + BEEP: Digit echoes and beeps when entered.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 90 MEMO Chapter 5 SUPPLEMENTARY FUNCTIONS This chapter addresses supplemental functions including the schedule, calculator, clock and stopwatch features.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:29 AM Page 92 SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Reminds you of a previously scheduled event or anniversary with an alarm. ALARM 1. To display three alarm entries, press . EVENT 2. Select one of the entries with the navigation key 1. To display a calendar, press 2. Use the navigation key calendar, then press . to choose a date in the ● Day to Day movement: Press the navigation key left and right. ● Week to Week movement: Press the navigation key down and up. 3.1.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 94 WORLD CLOCK CALCULATOR CALCULATOR WORLD CLOCK Allows you to use the CDM-8500 as a calculator to perform basic mathematic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Displays the time in a specific pre-programmed city. 1. Press 2. Select a city with the navigation key then for calculator. 2. Use the keypad to enter the numbers to be calculated. 3. Follow the instructions below to calculate (8*6)/4-2.
C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 96 STOPW ATCH LOCATION STOPWATCH SETTINGS Allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. The stopwatch displays time in hours, minutes, seconds, and 1/100 of a second. To select whether or not you allow the network system to detect your position. 1. Press then for stopwatch. 2. To measure a time period. ● To start the stopwatch, press ● To pause it, press ● To reset it, press ● Press to resume it or previous page. . . 1. Press . 2.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 98 MEMO Chapter 6 VOICEMAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES This chapter addresses checking voicemail messages, as well as sending and receiving text messages.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 100 TWO-WAY TEXT MESSAGING CHECKING MESSAGES Your CDM-8500 features Two-Way Short Message Service (SMS). This feature sends and receives text messages through your phone. Voicemail notification is also supported. CHECKING RECEIVED VOICEMAIL MESSAGES 1. Press , then press voice mailbox. to access your MESSAGE INDICATORS CHECKING RECEIVED TEXT MESSAGES The following symbols indicate the status of a message received by your phone.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 102 SENDING TEXT MESSAGES SENDING TEXT MESSAGES SENDING NEW TEXT MESSAGES EDIT MESSAGE 1. Press 1. To change the text message, press “Edit Message”. then press “Send New”. 2. Input phone number, then press . 3. Input the text message, then press Send New menu. to display the . CALL BACK SEND 1. To send the text message, press NOTE: 2. Input text message, then press or “Send”.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 104 TEXT INBOX TEXT INBOX TEXT INBOX MENU SAVE ADDRESS To enter the Text Inbox menu, follow the procedures for checking received text messages on page 99. 1. To save the call back number from the text message, press “Save Address”. REPLY 2. To save the call back number into a memory location, follow the procedures for storing phone numbers on page 34. 1. To reply to the text message, press 2. Enter your message, then press “Reply”.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 106 TEXT OUTBOX NET ALER TS TEXT OUTBOX MENU NET ALERTS 1. To enter the Net Alerts menu, press then “Net Alerts”. 2. Select the Go To, then press . Select the erase message, then press . The text message will be displayed. •[ ] : Read Message. •[ ] : Unread Message. • Erase : Erase Selected Message. Net Alerts Inbox 01 : Http:// ...... 02 : Http:// ...... Erase Go To 1. To enter the Text Outbox menu, press “Text Outbox”. then 2.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 108 FILED TEXT OUTBOX SAVE ADDRESS FILED 1. To save the call back number as a contact, press [OPTS] scroll down, select “Save Address” and press . Manages saved messages from the Text Inbox/ Text Outbox. 2. To save the call back number into a memory location, follow the procedures for storing phone numbers on page 34. . 2. The text message appears. Press to display [OPTS]. SAVE 1. To save the message, press 2. Press 1. Press and .
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 110 MESSAGE SETTINGS ERASE MESSAGES ERASE MESSAGES 1. Press and MESSAGE SETTINGS MENU “Erase Msgs”. 1. To enter the Message Settings menu, press then “Msg Settings”. 2.1. To erase messages in the Text Inbox, press NOTE: . SAVE SENT MESSAGE Select “Entire Inbox” or “Old Inbox”. 2.2. To erase messages in the Text Outbox, press 2.3. To erase messages in the Filed, press 2.4. To erase messages in the Net Alerts, press 3.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 112 MESSAGE SETTINGS DISPLAY DELIVERY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 1. Press “Display Deliv. Ack”. 2. Select (No/Yes) using the navigation key then press . , AUTO ERASE 1. Press “Auto Erase”. Chapter 7 MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL AUTO ERASE INBOX 1. Press “Inbox”. 2. Select (Disable/Old Inbox) using the navigation key , then press . AUTO ERASE OUTBOX 1. Press “Outbox”. 2. Select (Disable/Old Inbox) using the navigation key , then press . ENTRY MODE 1.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 114 EMERGENCY CALLING E911 CALLING Allows you to place emergency calls, even when the phone is locked. Emergency calls are placed on any available system. 1. Enter 911 and press . 2. The call will connect. Chapter 8 VIRGINXTRAS ● When a emergency call ends, the phone is in the Emergency Mode for 5 minutes This chapter address using your cell phone to access VirginXtras.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 116 STAR T VIRGINXTRAS BROWSER MENU START VIRGINXTRAS BROWSER MENU Your CDM-8500 allows you access VirginXtras directly from your phone. 1. To enter the browser menu, press and hold 1. To access VirginXtras, press RELOAD Reloads current page. . 2. The Internet browser will launch. 1. To select Reload, press 3. Scroll down the page using the navigation key 4. To select the softkey at the bottom of the display, press or . 5.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 118 BROWSER MENU BROWSER MENU ADVANCED Displays Advanced Menu options. ● 1. To select Advanced, press 1. To select Encryption, press ENCRYPTION Displays a list of security-related items. . SHOW URL Displays the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the current page. ● 1. To select Show URL, press . Selecting the encryption item of browser menu displays a list of security-related items. . HOMEPAGE Enables you to change the homepage. ● 1.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 120 VIRGINXTRAS ACCESSING VIRGINXTRAS You can access a variety of entertainment, music, and information services. 1. To start a VirginXtras session and access these services, press . 1>Music 2 MTV 3 VH1 4 Fun 5 Groups 6 Entertainment OK ● When you select VirginXtras, a session is initiated. ● You cannot receive incoming calls when a VirginXtras session is in progress.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 122 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES Read This Information Before Using Your Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 124 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ELECTRONIC DEVICES ELECTRONIC DEVICES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 126 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES OTHER SAFETY GUIDELINES PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Aircraft FCC Regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. Please read and understand all of the Precautions and Warnings contained in this manual before attempting to operate your phone.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 128 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES OPERATING PROCEDURES Never violate any of the following Rules and Regulations of the FCC when using your phone. The following offenses are punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both: - Using obscene, indecent, or profane language. - Using the unit to give off false distress calls.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 130 SAR INFORMATION SAR INFORMATION THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. as described in this user guide, is 0.633 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 132 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 134 guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 136 The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world. 7.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 138 increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
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50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 142 PROTECT YOUR W ARRANTY 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Read your Warranty carefully, with the special consideration to paragraph seven of the Limited Warranty for your unit. AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
50C-verginmobile3/21ºˆ¡§ 2003.3.21 10:30 AM Page 144 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY (e) Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such as framing and non-operative parts; WITHIN A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER.