A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Contents Safety precautions ..................... 3 Safety Information ..................... 4 Antenna care ........................... 4 Phone operation ...................... 4 Electronic devices ..................... 5 SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) .. 8 Overview of the phone ............ 10 Getting Started ........................ 11 Insert SIM card/battery ........... 12 Charge battery .......................
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56IVZ.fm 2 Contents Profiles ..................................... 47 Setup ..................................... 47 Car Kit ................................... 48 Headset ................................. 48 Aircraft mode ......................... 48 Favorites .................................. 49 Fast access key ......................... 50 Control key (on the left) ......... 50 Speed dialing keys ..........
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Safety precautions Safety NOTE: precautions Review these operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain the content to your children and the hazards associated with using the phone. Do not use mobile phone in hospitals or in the vicinity of medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids. Mobile phones may interfere with the operation of these devices.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 4 Safety Information Safety Infor- Important mation Read this information before using your wireless handheld phone. Normal position Laws pertaining to the use of mobile phones while driving vary significantly from state-to-state and sometimes even from locality-to-locality within states.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Safety Information For vehicles equipped with Air Bags An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Electronic devices © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Security.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 6 Safety Information Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Airplanes © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Securi
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Safety Information be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers regarding their network features. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Security.fm Always make certain that your phone is properly charged before attempting any emergency calls.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 8 © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_SAR.fm SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) THIS SIEMENS A56 PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless Siemens A56 phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) For body worn operation, to maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, use only Siemens approved accessories. When carrying the phone while it is on, use the specific Siemens belt clip that has been tested for compliance. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_SAR.fm Use of non-Siemens-approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 10 Overview of the phone Overview of the phone Integrated antenna Loudspeaker Display indicators Signal strength/ battery level. Call key A Dial displayed phone number or name, accept calls. In standby mode: Display the last calls. _ GPRS g Dienstanbieter Service provider 01.10.2002 12:30 01.10.2002 12:30 Games... Menu NeueSMS Menü * Hold down In standby mode: Switch signal tones on and off (see also p. 74). © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Getting Started Getting Started 11 The front and back covers of the casing (CLIPit™ Covers, my-CLIPit™: p. 19 and p.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Getting Started 12 Insert SIM card/battery The service provider supplies you with a SIM card on which all the important data for your line is stored. If the SIM card has been delivered in credit card size, snap the smaller segment out and remove any rough edges. • Insert SIM card in the opening, contacts pointing downwards (make sure the angled corner is in correct position r). Push gently until it engages s.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Getting Started Charge battery xy z 0 8 p q rs 7 4 g h i tu v 5 jk l 9w 2a b c 6m n o 3 The battery is not fully charged when delivered. Plug in the charger cable at the bottom of the phone, plug in the power supply unit to the main power socket and charge for at least two hours. Charge icon not visible If the battery is totally discharged no charge icon is displayed when the charger is plugged in.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) General Instructions 14 General Instructions User Guide The following symbols are used to explain operation: J B A G © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Startup.fm L n Enter numbers or letters. _ g Service provider 01.10.2002 12:30 Games... Menu On/Off/End key. Call key. Press control key at the top/ at the bottom to scroll up and down. Press control key on the left/on the right to call a function.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) General Instructions p r Messages Z Call log Groups §Select§ Press. Press control key on the right to open the Call log submenu. q Missed calls Received calls Dialed calls F s Select © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Startup.fm +49892325678 Office Carol View Select Options Scroll to the required entry. Press control key at the bottom to scroll downwards. +49892325678 Office Carol View §Select§ 15 Options Press.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Switch on, off / PIN entry 16 Switch on, off / PIN entry Switch on/off B Standby mode Hold down On/Off/End key to switch on or off. _ g Service provider 01.10.2002 12:30 Enter PIN The SIM card can be protected with a 4-8 digit PIN. J Enter the PIN code using the number keys (the display shows a series of asterisks, if you make a mistake press §Clear§). Enter PIN: **** © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Startup.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Security © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Startup.fm Security The phone and SIM card are protected against misuse by several security codes. §Select§ J 17 Press. Enter PIN. Keep these confidential numbers in a safe place where you can access them again if required. §OK§ Confirm input. §Change§ Press. §OK§ Confirm. PIN Protects your SIM card (personal identification number).
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 18 Security Change Phonecode You define and enter the phone code (4 - 8 digits) when calling up a phone code protected function for the first time. It is then valid for all protected functions. Clear SIM card barring If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, the SIM card is barred. Enter the PUK (MASTER PIN) provided by your service provider with the SIM card, according to instructions.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) My phone My phone Your phone offers a number of functions so that you can adapt it to meet your personal requirements. Ring tones Where do I get what? You can order additional ring tones, wallpapers and screensavers on the Internet and receive them via SMS: Assign individual ring tones to caller groups (p. 54). www.my-siemens.com/ringtones The sound manager is available for managing the ring tones (p. 41). www.my-siemens.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Making a phone call 20 Making a phone call Dialing with number keys Redial previous numbers The phone must be switched on (standby mode). To redial the phone number last called: J A Enter the number (always with prefix, if necessary with the international dialing code). §Clear§ A short press clears the last digit, a long press clears the entire number. Press the Call key. The phone number displayed is dialed.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Making a phone call When a number is busy If the called number is busy or cannot be reached because of network problems several options are available (depending on the service provider). An incoming call or any other use of the phone interrupts these functions. Either Auto redial previous numbers §Auto dial§ Press. The number is automatically dialed for up to 15 minutes at increasing intervals. End with: Or B L Call back © Siemens AG 2001, I:\M
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Making a phone call 22 Held call Accept the waiting call You can call another number during a call. §Swap§ y menu§ Open call menu. Hold The current call is put on hold. _ Call held g When the new connection is established: © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Phone.fm B Press. The following query is displayed: "Return to the call on hold?" Return to the held call. Or Now dial the new phone number (also from Phonebook: F).
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Making a phone call Multi party L Call up to 5 parties one by one and link them together in a phone conference. Some of the functions described may not be supported by your service provider or may have to be enabled specially. You have established a connection: y menu§ © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Phone.fm y menu§ Open menu and select Hold. The current call is put on hold. Now dial a new number.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Phonebook 24 Phonebook Enter frequently used phone numbers in the Phonebook with a special name. To dial them, simply highlight the name. If a phone number is stored with a name, it appears on the display when you are called. Entries that belong together can be combined to form a group. Open Phonebook (in standby mode). © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Phonebook.fm Select .
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Phonebook.fm Phonebook Text entry Press number key repeatedly until the required letter is displayed. The cursor advances after a short delay. Press once for a, twice for b 2 etc. The first letter of a name is automatically written in UPPERCASE. Hold down: Writes the digit. Ä, ä /1-9 Umlauts and numbers are displayed after the relevant letters. §Clear Press briefly to delete the letter before the cursor.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Phonebook 26 Phonebook menu Location: §Options Open menu. View Display entry. An entry can be moved to different storage locations in the Phonebook (change entry, p. 25). Edit Display entry for changes. New entry Create a new Phonebook entry. Delete Delete entry from the Phonebook. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Phonebook.fm Delete all Select storage location. Delete all entries after confirmation. Send SMS...
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Phonebook Assign animation Delete/change animation Assign an individual animation to phone numbers. This animation will appear in the display when there is a call from this number. If an animation is assigned to a phone number, it can be deleted or replaced. Assign animation © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Phonebook.fm 27 F Open Phonebook. G Select entry. §Options Open menu. §Select§ Select o Animation. Select Own animat.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Groups 28 Groups If there are many Phonebook entries it is best to assign them to a group, e.g.: VIP, Friends, Business, Family §Menu§KGroupsKSelect function: SMS to group A memo (SMS) can be sent as a "circular" to all members of a group. Each SMS is charged separately! G Select a group (the number of the entries is listed behind the group name). Å VIP Ã Friends Ä Business (6) (9) (12) © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Groups.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Groups Group setup Group entry menu §Menu§KGroupsKGroup setup Å VIP Ã Friends Ä Business §Options (6) (9) (12) Rename G Select §Rename§ Change group name. §Select§ Display members of the group. Barbara Carol © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Groups.fm Display entry. Edit Open entry for changes. New entry Enter new member. Remove Remove entry only from the group. It is still available in the Phonebook.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Call log 30 Call log Your phone stores the phone numbers of calls for convenient redialing. §Menu§KCall log §Select§ G §Select§ G A Press. Choose call list. Press. Select phone number. Dial phone number. Access to the last ten numbers you dialed. A Display information on the phone number. Call list menu The call list menu can be called up if an entry is highlighted. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Records.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Messages (SMS) Messages (SMS) You may transmit and receive very long messages (up to 760 characters) on your phone, which are automatically composed from several "normal" SMS messages (note the accruing charges). Read messages ] Display indicates a new message. _ g Service provider 01.10.2002 23:45 ] Menu © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Messages.fm Press the control key on the left to read the message. Date/time No.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Messages (SMS) 32 Inbox/outbox §Menu§KMessages KInbox / or Outbox / The list of saved messages is shown. ƒ Barbara … Carol … 023598765432 View §Options§ Symbol © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Messages.fm ƒ … Options See below. Inbox / Read Unread Outbox / Not sent Sent Inbox/outbox menu Different functions are available depending on the context: §Options§ Open menu. View Read entry. Reply Directly answer incoming SMS messages.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Messages (SMS) Archive menu §Options§ View Read entry. Mark Highlight text to be edited. Delete Delete all Q/ J Press. Dial number or pick out from the Phonebook. §OK§ Confirm. The message is sent to the service centre for transmission. Delete selected message. §OK§ Return to the message. Delete all saved messages after confirmation. §Options§ Open menu and select Save to store the message. Rename Rename the entry.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Messages (SMS) 34 Predefined text Text menu © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Messages.fm §Options§ Open the text menu. Send Dial the number or select from Phonebook, then send. Save Save SMS in the outbox list. Picture & Sound Add pictures and sounds to SMS (p.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Messages (SMS) Picture & Sound Insert pictures and sounds in the message (EMS, p. 70). J §Options§ G Compose the message. Open the text menu at the end of a word. Select Picture & Sound. The Pictures&Sound menu opens: Fix animations Fix sounds G © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Messages.fm §Select§ G §Select§ Note Playback only occurs on phones that support this function. In input mode a wildcard is shown instead of the sound.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Surf & fun 36 Surf & fun Internet (WAP) Start menu Get the latest WAP information from the Internet that is specifically adapted to the display options of your phone. In addition, you can download ringertones and logos to your phone via WAP. Internet access may require registration with the service provider. Homepage The connection to the Internet provider's portal is established (may be set/ preset by the service provider).
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Surf & fun Browser menu More ... If the browser is active, the menu can be activated as follows: Profiles Set up to 5 access profiles (p. 59). Press Reset Delete the pages last visited (cache). confirm Í. Setup Font size Protocol parameters • Push • Push can force online • Timeout for unanswered network requests Security • Connection prompt • Secure prompt • Current certificate • CA certificates • Private Key PINs • Encryption Start with.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 38 Surf & fun Note Homepage: The control key (left/right) may be assigned functions that are controlled online from the homepage of your service provider such as "link" or "menu". The contents of the option menus are also variable. Displays: Í Browser menu Offline É Online Ê Ì No network Enter special characters: Press repeatedly for: 0 .
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Surf & fun Games §Menu§KSurf & funKGames Select a game from the list and have fun! You will find the games “Stack Attack” and “Balloon Shooter” on your mobile phone. Game instructions You will find special instructions for each game in the option menu. §Options§ §Start§ Provides tips on how to play the game, shows the saved scores and allows you to set the level of difficulty. Start game. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Surf&Fun.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Surf & fun 40 Bitmap viewer Receive pictures _ Set animations, wallpapers and screensaver as required in your phone. 01.10.2002 — Start bitmap viewer You will find animations/pictures and links stored in the phone under: §Menu§KSurf & funKBitmap viewer Select storage location or link: G © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Surf&Fun.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Surf & fun Sort Set sort criteria. Sound manager Attributes Display name and size in kByte. Capacity Display available capacity (in kByte) for sound manager, bitmap viewer and SMS archive. You can use the sound manager to play and manage sounds, ring tones and melodies. Picture menu §Options§ Load Open menu. Load new picture to the bitmap viewer. As screen- Use current graphic as saver screensaver. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Surf & fun 42 Sound manager menu Different functions are available depending on which entry is highlighted. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Surf&Fun.fm §Options§ Open menu. Play Play sound. Ring tone for... Assign a function/an anniversary to the ring tone. Volume Set the playback volume. Delete Delete sound. Rename Rename sound. Attributes Display name, size and recording time.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Surf & fun Ring tone for... You can choose a special melody for the call types/functions listed below. §Menu§KSurf & funKSound manager §Options§ G © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Surf&Fun.fm G Open menu. Select Ring tone for.... Select call type/function: d Calls Group calls Other calls §Select§ Alarms Messages Cell broadcast Confirm. G Choose a melody from the list. §Select§ Confirm.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Organizer 44 Organizer Alarm clock §Menu§KOrganizerKAlarm clock Use this function to set a single time for the alarm call. The alarm sounds even when the phone is switched off. z 07:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Edit On §On§ / §Off§ Activate/deactivate the alarm. Setting © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Organizer.fm §Edit§ G Display the set time and dates for the alarm calls. Set the time for the alarm call (hh:mm).
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Voice message/Mailbox Voice message/ Mailbox Most service providers offer you an external answering service. In this voicemail, a caller may leave a voice message for you §Menu§KCall forward Ke.g. UnansweredKSet Dial the number of the J voicemail. • if your phone is switched off or not ready to receive, §OK§ • if you do not want to answer calls, • if you are making a phone call (and if Call waiting is not active, p. 55).
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 46 CB services CB services Some service providers offer information services (info channels). If reception is activated, you receive messages on the activated topics in your "Topic list". §Menu§KMessagesKCell broadcast Reception L §Options§ Open list menu. If a topic is selected in the list you can have a look at it, activate, deactivate, edit or delete it. Auto display You can activate and deactivate the CB service.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Profiles Profiles If a profile is used, several settings are made with one function. • Five profiles are standard with default settings, they can be changed however: Normal envi. Quiet environ. Noisy environ. Headset • You can set one personal profiles (). • The special profile Aircraft mode is fixed and cannot be changed (p. 48). © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Profile.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Profiles 48 Aircraft mode Profile menu §Options§ Open menu. Change settings Change profile settings. Copy from Copy settings from another profile. Rename Rename personal profile. Car Kit If an original Siemens Car Kit is used (p. 83) the profile is activated automatically as soon as the phone is inserted into the cradle (p. 65). © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Profile.fm Headset If an original Siemens headset is used (p.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Favorites Favorites §Menu§KFavorites Create your own menu with frequently used functions, phone numbers or WAP pages. The list of 10 entries available is preset. However you can change it according to your wishes. Activate G §Select§ Select the required entry. Press. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_MyMenu.fm A Change settings You can replace any preset entry (110) with another entry from the selection list of Favorites.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 50 Fast access key Fast access You can program an important phone number or a function on the key control key (on the left) and the number keys 2 to 9 (speed dialing numbers). The phone number can then be dialed or the function can be started at the touch of a button. Note The control key (on the left) may already have been preset by the service provider (e.g. access to "} SIM-services "). It may not be possible to modify this key assignment.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Fast access key Speed dialing keys Apply Number keys 2 to 9 can be used as speed dialing numbers for fast access. For available key assignments see p. 50. Number key 1 is reserved for the voicemail number (p. 45). Select a stored phone number or start a stored application (e.g. New SMS). Change The assignment of the number key 3 is displayed above the control key (on the right) e.g.: In standby mode: J Press number key (2 - 9).
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 52 Setup Setup Display §Menu§KSetupKDisplay KSelect a function Language Set the language of the display text. When "automatic" is set, the language of your home service provider is used. If a language that you do not understand happens to be set, the phone can be reset to the language of your home service provider with the following input: *#0000#A Text input © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Setup.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Setup Big letters Vibra. alert You can choose between two font sizes for the display. Can be switched on and off (switching it off increases the standby time). To avoid being disturbed by the ringer, you can activate the vibrating alert instead. The vibrating alert can also be activated in addition to the ringer (e.g. in a noisy environment). This function is deactivated when the battery is being charged.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Setup 54 Call screening You can assign special ring tones to the call types/functions listed below . Only calls from numbers that are in the Phonebook or in a predefined group are signalled audibly or by vibrating alert. Other calls are only displayed. G §Select§ G §Select§ © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Setup.fm L Ring tones Select: d Calls Group calls Other calls Alarms Messages Cell broadcast Press. Choose ring tone. Confirm.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Setup Keys Phone setup Any to answer Call waiting Use any key to accept incoming calls If you are registered for this service, you can check whether it is set and you can activate/deactivate it (p. 22). §Menu§KSetupK Keys KSelect a function. (except B). Auto key lock If Auto key lock is activated, the keypad is locked automatically if no key has been pressed for one minute in standby mode.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Setup 56 Unanswered calls G Select Unanswered. (covers the Not reachable, No reply, Busy conditions, see right) §Select§ Press. Set Select. J L © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Setup.fm §OK§ No reply A call is only forwarded after a delay (depends on the network). The period can be set to a maximum of 30 seconds in 5 second intervals. Busy Forward if a call is in progress. If Call waiting is activated (p.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Setup After a short pause, the current situation is transmitted by the network and displayed. p o Condition set. Not set. Display, if status is unknown (e.g. on a new SIM card). © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Setup.fm Clear all L All set forwardings are cleared. 57 §Menu§KSetupKPhone setup K Select a function. Fact. settings The phone is reset to the default values (factory setting) (does not apply to SIM card and network settings).
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Setup 58 Clock Auto off §Menu§KSetupKClock KSelect a function. Time/date Activate: The clock must be set correctly once at start-up. §Time§ §Edit§ J © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Setup.fm The phone switches off each day at the set time. Press. First enter the date (day/ month/year), then the time (24 hours, including seconds). Note If the battery is removed for more than about 30 seconds, the clock must be reset.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Setup Connectivity §Menu§KSetupKConnectivity KSelect a function. WAP profile settings (optional) © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Setup.fm Up to 5 WAP profiles can be set (may be barred by the service provider). The entries may vary depending on your service provider. To set a new profile: G Select profile. §Edit§ Open menu. G Select profile range and make your settings/entries field by field. §Edit§ The entry card is displayed.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Setup 60 Set HTTP profiles (optional) Up to 5 profiles can be defined (may have been barred by the service provider). The settings have normally been carried out by the service provider in advance. To set a new profile: G Select profile. §Options§ Open menu. Change settings Select and confirm. G §Edit§ Select profile range and make your settings/entries field by field. The entry card is displayed. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Se
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Setup Set SMS profiles §Menu§KSetupKConnectivity KSelect a function. Validity Select the period in which the period service centre tries to deliver (optional) the message: Manual, 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, 1 day, 1 week, Maximum* *) Maximum period that the service provider permits. To set a new profile: Status report A maximum of 5 SMS profiles can be set. They define the transmission characteristics for an SMS.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 62 Setup Barrings Codes Barring restricts the use of your SIM card (not supported by all service providers). You need a 4 digit password which your service provider will give you. You may need to be registered separately for each barring. §Menu§KSetupKSecurity KSelect a function. The phone and SIM card are protected against misuse by several security codes. PIN control, Change PIN, Change PIN 2, Chg.phonecode, see p. 17.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Setup Network §Menu§KSetupKNetwork KSelect a function. Line Choose network L This function is only displayed if it is supported by the service provider. Two independent phone numbers must be registered on the phone. Select Select the currently used phone number. Display the current phone number. Note Settings for phone numbers .............. p. 75 © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Setup.fm 63 The network search is restarted.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Setup 64 Your service provider is displayed: §List§ Display list of preferred networks. Create new entry (optional): • Select empty line, press §Entry§, then select another entry from the list of service providers and confirm. Change/delete entry (optional): • Select entry, press §Change§, then select a different entry from the list of service providers and confirm it or press §Clear§. Band selection L Select either GSM 850 or GSM 1900.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Setup Accessories §Menu§KSetupKAccessories KSelect a function. Car Kit If an original Siemens Car Kit is used (p. 83) the profile is activated automatically as soon as the phone is inserted into the cradle. User-definable settings Auto answer (factory default: off) Calls are accepted automatically after a few seconds. Eavesdropping is possible! © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Setup.fm ± Indication on the display.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Text entry with "T9" 66 Text entry with "T9" "T9" deduces the correct word from the individual key entries by making comparisons with an extensive dictionary. You simply press the keys where the relevant letter is located once only. For "hotel", for example: Setup 4 6 8 3 5 §Menu§KSetupKDisplayKText input Activate, deactivate T9 p T9 preferred Select. §Change§ Activate T9. Confirm.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Text entry with "T9" T9 word suggestions Correct a word If several options are found in the dictionary for a key sequence (a word), the most probable is displayed first. If the word you want has not been recognised, the next suggestion from T9 may be correct. Words created using T9: The word must be §highlighted§. Then press » » The displayed word is replaced with a different word. If this word is also incorrect, press again.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Display symbols (selection) 68 Display symbols (selection) Display indicators _ Signal strength. h d n Charging. Battery level. All calls are forwarded. j Ringer off. k Short ringer (beep) only. l Ringer only, if the caller is stored i y © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_DisplaySymbols.fm µ in the Phonebook. Alarm set. Alarm clock active. Key lock active.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Notes A-Z Notes A-Z Control codes (DTMF) CSD Send control code You can enter control codes (digits) during a call so that an answering machine can be controlled remotely. These digits are directly transmitted as DTMF tones (control codes). The sounds can also be heard when the microphone is switched off. (Circuit Switched Data) y menu§ Open call menu. Send DTMF tones Select.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Notes A-Z 70 EMS Extending numbers in the Phonebook (Enhanced Messaging Service) Besides (formatted) texts, you can also send * • pictures (bitmaps), • sounds, • animations (sequence of 4 pictures) using the EMS. The segments specified above can be together or transmitted individually on an SMS. With EMS, pictures and sounds can also be sent (e.g. as ring tones and screensavers). This can cause messages that exceed the length of a single SMS.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Notes A-Z HTTP (optional) International dialing codes (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) Many international dialing codes are stored in your phone. HTTP is the name for the protocol that controls transmission of data in the Internet. Via HTTP connections, you can download applications, games and ring tones (sound manager, p. 41) for several voices (polyphone ring tones) from the Internet.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Notes A-Z 72 Operating times Phone number memo The operating times depend on the operating conditions: 30 to 60 minutes If you enter a number with the keypad during a call, the person on the other end of the line can hear the numbers being entered. It can be stored or dialed after the current call has ended.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Notes A-Z Quick menu selection SIM card problems All menu functions are numbered internally. By entering these numbers one after the other the function may be started at once. You have inserted your SIM card, b ut the following message appears: For example, to compose a new SMS: § Menu § 1 1 Press. for Messages for New SMS If your service provider offers additional functions (SIM services) in the menu system, the numerical order may change.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 74 Notes A-Z SMS status report Switch off ringer If the phone was unable to send the message to the service centre a retry option is available. If this attempt also fails, contact your service provider. Switch off the ringer only for the current call/alarm (not if "Any key answer" p.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Notes A-Z Two phone numbers L Special settings can be made for each phone number (e.g. melody, call forward etc.). Switch to the required number first. To switch the phone number/line in standby mode: 0 §Line 1§ Press. Press. WAP usage Start with... You can set which functions are to be displayed after Internet access: A Open the browser menu. More ... Select. Setup Select. Start with... WAP © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_A-
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Notes A-Z 76 Bookmarks (URL) L You can store a list of your favourite Internet addresses (URL) in the phone (available offline and online, depending on the service provider): A Save: Open the browser menu. Bookmarks Select. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_A-Z.fm Online (save): Changing the home page The address of the homepage is entered in the (access) profile (p. 61).
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Questions&Answers 77 Questions&A nswers If you have any questions about using your phone, visit us at www.my-siemens.com/customercare anytime. In addition we have listed some frequently asked questions and answers below. Question Possible causes Phone cannot On/Off key not pressed long be switched on. enough. Possible solution Press On/Off key for at least two seconds. Flat battery. Charge battery. Check charging indicator in the display.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 78 Questions&Answers Question Possible causes Possible solution No connection to network. Signal weak. Move higher, to a window or open space. Outside GSM range. Check service provider coverage map. SIM card not valid. Contact the service provider. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_FAQ.fm New network not authorised. Try manual selection or select a different network (p. 63). Network barring is set. Check barrings (p. 62).
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Questions&Answers Question Possible causes Message cannot be sent. Some service providers do not sup- Check with your service provider. port this service. 79 Possible solution Phone number of the service centre Set service centre (p. 61). is not set or is wrong. SIM card contract does not support this service. Contact your service provider. Service centre overloaded. Repeat message. Recipient does not have a compatible phone. Check.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 80 © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Hotline.fm Siemens Service Siemens Service Simple, straightforward support for technical and operational queries is available from our online support service on the Internet: www.my-siemens.com/customercare or in the "Questions&Answers" section (p. 77). If repair work is necessary please contact one of our service centres: Abu Dhabi .........................................0 26 42 38 00 Argentina ......
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Specifications Specifications Exposure to radiofrequency signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radiofrequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 82 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance tips • The SIM card should be treated with the same care as a cheque guarantee card. Do not bend or scratch it or expose it to static electricity. • Clean the card with a damp cloth or an antistatic wipe without chemical cleaning agents. • Protect the phone from moisture and shocks. Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Accessory.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Accessories Accessories Basics Car Solutions Li-Ion Battery (700 mAh) Spare battery. Car Charger Charger for the cigarette lighter socket in your car. Travel Charger Travel charger with an extended input voltage rate of 100-240V. Desk Top Charger The desktop charger enables convenient charging of the mobile phone and an additional battery. Headset PTT Headset with PTT key for accepting and ending calls.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 84 U.S. FDA U.S. FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_FDA.FM FDA has been receiving inquiries about the safety of mobile phones, including cellular phones and PCS phones.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) U.S. FDA © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_FDA.FM How much evidence is there that handheld mobile phones might be harmful? Briefly, there is not enough evidence to know for sure, either way; however, research efforts are on-going. The existing scientific evidence is conflicting and many of the studies that have been done to date have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_FDA.FM 86 U.S. FDA 2. Researchers conducted a large battery of laboratory tests to assess the effects of exposure to mobile phone RF on genetic material. These included tests for several kinds of abnormalities, including mutations, chromosomal aberrations, DNA strand breaks, and structural changes in the genetic material of blood cells called lymphocytes.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) U.S. FDA © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_FDA.FM ties, including other federal agencies and industry, to assure that research is undertaken to provide the necessary answers to the outstanding questions about the safety of mobile phones. What is known about cases of human cancer that have been reported in users of hand-held mobile phones? Some people who have used mobile phones have been diagnosed with brain cancer.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 88 U.S. FDA • Cooperate in providing mobile phone users with the best possible information on what is known about possible effects of mobile phone use on human health. At the same time, FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of mobile phone safety to ensure a coordinated effort at the federal level.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) U.S. FDA • World Health Organization (WHO) International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (select Qs & As): http://www.who.int/emf • United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board: http://www.nrpb.org.uk • Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA): http://www.wow-com.com • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for devices and Radiological Health: http://www.fda.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 90 FCC/Industry Canada Notice FCC/Industry Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using Canada a telephone in close proximity to reNotice ceiving equipment). The FCC or Industry Canada can require you to stop using your telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you require assistance, please contact your local service facility. © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_FDA.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Ten Driving Safety Tips When available, use a hands-free device. Ten Driving Safety Tips Your Siemens wireless phone gives you the power to communicate by voice — almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 92 Ten Driving Safety Tips © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_Driving_Tips.fm Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. If possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip, or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Intellectual Property © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56_intellectual_property.
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) 94 © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56SIX.fm Index Index A C Accepted calls, call list .................... 30 Accessories ...................................... 83 Activate HTTP profile ................................. 38 phone profile ............................... 47 Aircraft mode, profile ..................... 48 Alarm clock ...................................... 44 Alarm tones .....................................
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) Index E L Emergency number ........................ 69 EMS .............................................35, 70 F Letter writing .................................. 25 Line selection, connection ............ 63 Lost phone, SIM card...................... 82 M Factory settings ............................... 57 Fast access ....................................... 50 Fast search ....................................... 64 Favorites ...................
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56SIX.fm 96 Index P R Phone barrings ................................ 62 Phone code ...................................... 17 Phone ID (IMEI) ............................... 57 Phone identity number (IMEI) ....... 57 Phone memory ................................ 26 Phone number transfer on/off....... 55 Phonebook assign animation......................... 27 call an entry .................................
A56 AE, A31008-H5320-A100-1-4A19 (16. October 2002, 16:25) © Siemens AG 2001, I:\Mobil\A56\am\A56SIX.fm Index SMS archive.......................................... 32 delete ........................................... 32 Inbox/Outbox .............................. 32 insert pictures and sounds......... 35 read .............................................. 31 set profiles ................................... 61 text entry with T9 ....................... 66 to group .......................................
