50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 1 AUDIOVOX CDM-8500 Tri Mode Digital CDMA2000 1XRTT Handheld Portable Telephone 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 handset with dual LCD displays.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE ..........7 Package Contents...................................................8 Handset Description ...............................................9 Function Keys .......................................................10 Display Indicators .................................................11 Using the Battery ..................................................13 Installing the Battery ........................
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS My Profile.............................................................30 Voice Privacy .......................................................30 Location ...............................................................30 CHAPTER 3 MEMORY FUNCTION ........................31 Storing Phone Numbers.......................................32 Text Input Methods ...............................................33 Entering Characters....................
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 7 VOICE MAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES.99 Two-Way SMS .....................................................100 Message Indicators ...........................................100 Received Message Notification .........................100 Checking Messages ...........................................101 Checking Received Voice Mail Message ..........101 Checking Received Text Message ....................101 Sending Text Messages ................
0C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM 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.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 10 PACKAGE CONTENTS HANDSET DESCRIPTION Thank you for purchasing the CDM-8500 wireless handset. The phone’s gift box contains the following items: This phone is a tri mode CDMA200 1XRTT digital phone with data and web browsing capabilities. The CDM-8500 weighs 3.2 oz. and the dimensions are 3.3” x 1.6” x 9”. Earpiece Standard Battery LCD Display Antenna Handset For best call quality, fully extend the antenna during the call.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 12 FUNCTION KEYS DISPLAY INDICATORS END KEY: Press to turn the handset on or off. Terminates a call or exits the current menu. Signal Strength SEND KEY: Press to make or receive a call. Roaming NAVIGATION KEY: Press the arrow keys to scroll through the menu. Press OK to select an item in the menu. Service Indicator SOFT KEYS: Press to perform the functions displayed above them on the LCD Display. WEB KEY: Press to access the web.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 14 DISPLAY INDICATORS USING THE BATTERY INSTALLING THE BATTERY Silent Mutes key tone during a call. Emergency call Blinks when an emergency call is in progress. 1. Insert the bottom of battery into groove at bottom of the handset. 2. Press in the top of the battery until it clicks. Answering machine memo New voice memos. Answering machine Phone is answering machine mode. Etiquette Phone is in etiquette mode. Schedule Event or an alarm is set.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 16 CHARGING THE BATTERY POWER CONNECTION CHARGING THE BATTERY NOTE: Connect the charger to a standard 110V AC outlet. The battery can be charged alone, or when attached to the phone. 1. It is more efficient to charge the battery with the handset off. 2. The battery must be connected to the phone in order to charge. 3. If the LED flickers while charging, the battery contacts may need cleaning. 4. Once fully charged, the LED may change from red to green.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 20 USING THE PHONE USING THE MENU TURNING THE PHONE ON USING THE MENU 1. Press 1. To enter the main menu from the standby screen, press . ● If “PASSWORD” appears, the phone is locked. To unlock, enter your 4-digit password. NOTE: 2. Use the navigation key to view menu selections. The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. 3. To go back to previous screen, press TURNING THE PHONE OFF 1. Press and hold appears. NOTE: .
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50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 24 MENU SUMMARY VOICE SVC Page 22 - Chapter 2 u 1: Voice Memo 2: Call Answer 1 : On/Off 2 : Inbox 3 : Call Speaker 4 : Wait Time 3: Voice Command 1 : Yes/No 2 : Wake-Up 3 : Top Level 4 : Digit Dial 1 : List 4: Voice Dial 2 : Add 3 : Clear All 1 : On/Off 5: Voice Alert 2 : Record 3 : Play 4 : Clear 1 : Untrain All 6: Voice Setting 2 : Prompt Mode 3 : Digit Mode 4 : HFK Mode 5 : Set Active BASIC FUNCTIONS MAKING A CALL 1. Enter the phone number. 2.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 26 BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS PAUSE FEATURE SPEAKER PHONE Pauses are used for automated systems (i.e., voice mail 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 28 BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS CALL WAITING ADJUSTING THE VOLUME If you have call waiting this function notifies you of an incoming call when you are on another call by sounding a beep tone. You can adjust the volume in two ways: by using the volume control keys on the side of the handset, or by using the menu. Pressing volume control keys: 1. When you hear the beep, press to answer the call. ● 2. To switch back to the first caller, press again.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 30 BASIC FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL VIBRATE MUTE Disables the ringer and vibrates when an incoming call is received. To enable this function: Mutes the microphone while you are on a call so the other party cannot hear you speak. 1. Press 1. Press . 2. Select SOUNDS, then press . “MUTE”. NOTE: To turn mute off, press , then “Mute” again. 3. Select VIBRATE.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 32 FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL MY PROFILE Enables you to review and edit your profile, entered through the phonebook entry. Please refer to page 47 for more details. 1. Press “MY PROFILE”. VOICE PRIVACY Chapter 3 MEMORY FUNCTION Enhances voice privacy during a call. 1. Press “VOICE PRIVACY”. 2. Select “STANDARD” or “ENHANCED” with the navigation key.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 34 STORING PHONE NUMBERS TEXT INPUT METHODS The CDM-8500 internal phonebook stores up to 300 frequently dialed numbers. ENTERING CHARACTERS 1. Enter the phone number, including area code and press . For convenient entry of memory location names and text messages, your phone offers several text input methods: ● The next available empty memory location number appears. If there are no empty locations, “MEMORY IS FULL!” is displayed with a warning sound.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 36 TEXT INPUT METHODS T9TM Predictive Text Mode [T9TMABC] To choose T9TM mode, press 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. TEXT INPUT METHODS 1. Press each key once for each letter of the word you are writing. ● To write John with the English dictionary selected: 1.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 38 TEXT INPUT METHODS SPEED DIALING 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 then select [123]. Ideal for frequently dialed numbers, this feature allows phonebook entries to be dialed via the keypad with only one or two key presses. Symbol Mode [SYM] ONE-TOUCH DIALING: Select symbol mode allows you to add various symbols to your entry.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 40 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 42 CALL LOGS CALL TIMES MISSED CALLS LAST CALL 1. To view the 10 most recently missed calls, press . The most recent call 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 . ALL CALLS ● Detail information includes the phone number, its log number, time and date of the call. 3. To dial the number, press .
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 44 USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK RECALLING BY GROUP RECALLING BY LOCATION 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. 1. Press 3. To retrieve the phonebook by the group, press . . 2. Enter the memory location number. 4.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 46 USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK 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 to select one of the groups. 3. Input a new name. 3. Select an entry under the group. To view or edit the entry press . To delete the entry, press . 4. To save it, press . 2.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 48 USING YOUR PHONEBOOK USING YOUR PHONEBOOK CLEAR GROUP MY PROFILE 1. To delete an existing group, press . 2. Use the navigation key to select the group to be deleted. 3. To delete it, press . 4. To reconfirm, press Saves and edits your personal information. 1. To review and edit your personal information (Name, My phone number, Birthday, Blood Type, Address, Home, E-Mail, Work Phone #, Memo, Set Secret), press . . 2.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 50 MEMO Chapter 4 SETTINGS This chapter addresses customizing your phone by adjusting backlighting, volume, ring tones and other user-friendly features.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 52 ROAMING Scans the channels to stay connected to any available system of BELL MOBILITY. ROAMING NAM SETTING SET MODE Enables Auto NAM (Number Assignment Modules) or manually changes a NAM. Selects the Preferred System. AUTO NAM 1. Press To automatically switch phone to the proper NAM when you have multiple NAM registrations: . 2. Select one of the following options(Home only/ Analog only/Automatic) with the navigation key, then press .
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 54 ROAMING SETTING PRL ID SOUNDS To display the phone’s PRL (Preferred Roaming List): RINGER TYPE 1. Press Selects a ringer type to alert you of an incoming call. . 1. Press . 2. Select a ringer type from the 40 melodies and 10 Ringtones. 3. To confirm, press . RINGER MODE Alerts you to incoming calls in the following modes: 1. Press . 2. Select one of the following options with the navigation key.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 56 SETTING SETTING VOLUME ALERT Controls the volume of the following items. The volume can be adjusted to 5 levels. Sounds an alert when any change is made to the phone. MINUTE ALERT Sounds an alert every minute of a phone call. RINGER Controls the Ringer volume. 1. Press 1. Press 2. Adjust the ringer volume with the navigation key. 3. To save, press . 2. Select “OFF” or “ON” with the navigation key, then press to save it.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 58 SETTING FADE ALERT Sounds an alert when entering an area where calls cannot be made due to weak signal strength. The alert sounds in standby mode. 1. Press SETTING ROAM RINGER Reminds you that you are in a roaming service area, by sounding a different ringer from what you set as voice call in Ringer type. . 1. Press 2. Select “OFF” or “ON” with the navigation key, then press to save it.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 60 SETTING SETTING POWER OFF 1. Press DISPLAY . Customizes and personalizes the display. ANIMATION SETTING 2. Select one from the Animation List to display when you turn off the handset by moving the navigation key up, down, left, and right. Selects your favorite LCD display in the following modes: 3. To save, press MAIN DISPLAY SETTING IDLE DISPLAY 1. Press . 2.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 62 SETTING SETTING IDLE CLOCK To select an LCD clock display: CONTRAST The LCD display contrast can be adjusted to 5 levels. 1. Press 1. Press . 2. Select one of the following options: ● Digital Clock Analog Clock ● Greeting Clcok ● Animation+Clock . 2. Adjust the LCD contrast for better view. 3. To save, press . ● 3. To save, press LCD COLOR To select an LCD display backlight color. . 1. Press .
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 64 SETTING SETTING SCREEN SAVER SUB LCD SETTING To select a screen saver: Controls backlight and Sub LCD contrast for better view and more efficient use. TIME SETTING 1. Press SUB LCD CLOCK To select an Sub LCD clock display: . 2. Select one of the following options; Off, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 20 Seconds, 30 Seconds. 3. To save, press . 2. Select one of the following options: Analog Clock, Digital Clock. . IMAGES 1. Press 1. Press 3.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 66 SETTING SETTING 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 “Any Key” or “Send Key” with the navigation key. ● Any Key : Press any key to answer an incoming call except , , and . ● Send Key : Press only 3. To save, press . 2. Select a time interval option (Off, 3, 5, 7, 10 seconds) with the navigation key. 3. To save, press .
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 68 SETTING SETTING AUTO ANSWER LANGUAGE Automatically answers a call after a preset number of rings. An ideal setting for the hands-free car kit. Selects the language in which letters are displayed on screen. 1. Press 1. Press . 2. Select one from the following items (off, 5, 10, 18 seconds) with the navigation key. NOTE: This function will not be activated when you select Vibrate, Silent, or Ringer after vib as a ringer mode. 3. To save, press . .
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 70 SETTING UP PROXY IP VR MODE Voice Recognition (VR) enables you to place calls and record voice memos using your voice. To access your service provider’s website the phone can have up to 3 sets of the server IP (Internet Protocol) addresses and Port numbers. These may already be preset or be separately programmed by your service provider. Please note that any change to these settings may disable the Web access capability. 1.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 72 VR MODE VR MODE DIAL VOICE MEMO 1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR mode. 2. Say “Dial” and the display on the right will appear. Digit Dial Say digits one at a time, or command MENU Depending on the prompt mode, expert or beginner,you will hear a different set of prompts that follows. You can hear the second prompt when nothing is said. 1. Press and hold mode. until your phone turns to VR 2.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 74 VR MODE CANCEL 1. Press and hold mode. VS MENU VOICE MEMO until your phone turns to VR 1. To start VS menu, press . 2. To enter the voice memo menu, press To exit VR mode or return to the standby mode, say “Cancel.” . 3. When you press to record a voice memo, instructions will appear and you will hear “Please record it at the tone”. To view and play voice memos, press To erase all the voice memos, press 4.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 76 VS MENU VS MENU CALL ANSWER VOICE COMMAND Sets and operates the answering machine. Trains the VR with the following categories of control words: 1. Press . YES/NO 2. Press . 3. Select one of the following options with the navigation key, then press . ON/OFF : Turns the Auto Answering machine on/off. INBOX : Play or erase a recorded memo. CALL SPEAKER ON (OFF) : You can(not) hear the caller’s voice being recorded in the answering machine.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 78 VS MENU VS MENU WAKE UP TOP LEVEL Use the Wake-Up to train or untrain the VR with the control word, wake up. Use the Top Level to train or untrain the VR with your control words. (Dial, Redial, Voice memo, Phonebook, Cancel). 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 wake up set. Select a control word from the list then press .
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 80 VS MENU VS MENU DIGIT DIAL VOICE DIAL Use the Digit dial to train or untrain the VR with the control words (1 to 9, Zero, Oh, Verify, Clear, Call). Lists, adds and erases voice tags for phonebook entry LIST 1. Press . 2. Press . 1. Press 3. Select one of the following options with the navigation key, then press . LIST WORDS 1, 2 : Displays the list of control words in the digit dial set. Select a control word from the list then press .
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 82 VS MENU VS MENU VOICE ALERT ADD 1. Press Sets the voice alert service. . ON/OFF 2. To add a voice tag to phonebook entry, press . 1. Press 3. Select one group with the navigation key, then press . 4. Select a phone number with the navigation key, then press . 2. Press . . 3. Select “On” or “Off” with the navigation key, then press . RECORD 5. To add a voice tag to the number, say the name. CLEAR ALL 1. Press 2. Press 1. Press . . 3.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 84 VS MENU VS MENU VOICE SETTING DIGIT MODE Customizes the voice service menu. Use the digit mode to select one of the following options ; ECHO, BEEP, ECHO+BEEP. UNTRAIN ALL 1. Press 2. Press 1. Press . 2. Press . 3. Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key, then press . PROMPT MODE Use the prompt mode to select either beginner or expert mode.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 86 VS MENU SET ACTIVE 1. Press 2. Press . . 3. Select “VR Key” or “Active Flip” with the navigation key, then press . Chapter 5 SECURITY FEATURES This chapter addresses security features including locking and unlocking the phone, restricting calls and clearing the phonebook.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 88 SECURITY FEATURES SECURITY Prevents others from using the phone without permission and allows access to security features only after inputting a password. 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 Enables you to restrict certain features with the password.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 90 SECURITY FEATURES INCOMING CALL HISTORY 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key. ● Restrict : Restrict access to incoming call history. ● Allow : Allow access to incoming call history. 3. To save, press . SECURITY FEATURES PHONEBOOK Blocks access to, and protects data in your phonebook. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 92 SECURITY FEATURES 900#S Restricts calling 900 dial service numbers. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key. ● Restrict : Restrict a 900-dial service. ● Allow : Allow a 900-dial service. 3. To save, press NOTE: SECURITY FEATURES SPECIAL #’s Stores 3 phone numbers that can be dialed even in Lock mode. 1. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” 2.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 94 SECURITY FEATURES RESET PHONE Resets phone to default settings. 1. Press 2. Press then enter “PASSWORD.” Chapter 6 . SUPPLEMENTARY FUNCTIONS 3. Select “Yes” or “No” with the navigation key. Press . ● When you select “Yes,” “Wait a moment” appears and the phone will return to Idle mode. CHANGE PASSWORD This chapter addresses supplemental functions including the schedule, calculator, clock and stopwatch features. Changes password. 1. Press 2.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 96 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. Move the navigation key to choose a date in the calendar, then press . ● Day to Day movement : move the navigation key left and right. ● Week to Week movement : move the navigation key down and up. 3.1.
C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 98 CALCULATOR WORLD CLOCK 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 pre-programmed specific city. 1. Press 2. Select a city with the navigation key, then press then for CALCULATOR. 2. Use the keypad to enter the numbers to be calculated. 1. Press then for WORLD CLOCK. . 3.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 100 STOPW ATCH STOPWATCH Allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. The stopwatch displays time in hours, minutes, seconds, and 1/100 of a second. 1. Press then for STOPWATCH. VOICE MAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES 2. To measure a time period. ● To start the stopwatch, press ● To pause it, press ● Press to resume it or previous page. Chapter 7 . .
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 102 TWO-WAY SMS CHECKING MESSAGES Your Audiovox wireless handset features Two-Way Short Message Service (SMS). This feature sends and receives text messages through your phone. Voice mail notification is also supported. CHECKING RECEIVED VOICE MAIL MESSAGE 1. Press , then press for Voice Mail. MESSAGE INDICATORS 2. The number of voice mail messages currently waiting in your mailbox appears. To access your voice mailbox, press .
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 104 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 the phone number, then press 3. Input the message, then press send new message menu. . to display the . PRIORITY SEND 1. To send the text message, press NOTE: 2. Input text message, then press or “SEND”.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 106 INBOX INBOX INBOX MENU SAVE ADDRESS To enter the INBOX menu, follow the procedures for CHECKING RECEIVED TEXT MESSAGES on page 101. 1. To save the Callback 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 32. 1. To reply to the text message, press 2. Enter your message, then press “REPLY”. LOCK & UNLOCK . 1.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 108 OUTBOX OUTBOX OUTBOX MENU SAVE ADDRESS 1. To enter the OUTBOX menu, press “OUTBOX”. 1. To save the call back number from the text message, press “SAVE ADDRESS”. then 2. Select the stored message then press The text message will be displayed then . . 3. To enter the OUTBOX menu. You can resend, erase, forward, save, or display the sent message status, press . 1. To reply to the message, press “RESEND”. 2. Press “SAVE”. .
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 110 WEB ALER TS FILED FILED WEB ALERTS 1. To enter the OUTBOX menu, press “WEB ALERTS”. 2. Select the stored message, then press The text message will be displayed. then . Manages saved messages from the Inbox/Outbox. 1. Press and . Select a text message with the navigation key. Press . 2. The text message appears. Press . 3. If the text message is saved from “Inbox” menu, this screen will be displayed.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 112 ERASE ALL SETTINGS ERASE MESSAGES 1. Press and SETTINGS MENU . 1. To enter the SETTINGS menu, press “SETTINGS”. 2.1. To erase the inbox messages, press then . SAVE SENT MESSAGE NOTE: Select “Entire Inbox” or “Old Inbox”. 1. Press 2.2. To erase the outbox messages, press 2.3. To erase the filed messages, press or 2. Select (NO/YES/PROMPT) using the navigation key, then press . . 2.4. To erase the web alerts messages, press 3.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 114 SETTINGS AUTO ERASE 1. Press “AUTO ERASE”. SETTINGS INCOMING LOG Shows you the number of received messages, among which the stored msg and the read msg informs you how many has been received and read respectively. AUTO ERASE INBOX 1. Press . 1. Press 2. Select (OLD INBOX/DISABLED) using the navigation key, then press . OUTGOING LOG Displays the number of sent messages. AUTO ERASE OUTBOX 1. Press . 1. Press 2.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 116 SETTINGS RETRY TIME Select the time duration for which the handset retries sending the message. 1. Press Chapter 8 “RETRY TIME”. 2. Select (3 MIN / 5 MIN / 10 MIN / 30 MIN) using the navigation key, then press . MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL EDIT VOICE C.B Edits the call back number of your voice mail. 1. Press “EDIT VOICE C.B”. 2. Select (OPTS) using the soft key, then press . 3.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 118 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 9 INTERNET BROWSER ● When a call ends, the phone returns to the Emergency Mode for 5 minutes. This chapter addresses using your handset to access the Wireless Internet.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 120 STAR T INTERNET BROWSER BROWSER MENU WIRELESS INTERNET BROWSER MENU Your CDM-8500 wireless handheld telephone allows you to browse various Internet websites directly from your phone. This provides access to up-to-date information such as news, sports, weather and stock quotes when you subscribe to Internet service with your service provider. Please contact your service provider for a list of available websites and service details. 1.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 122 BROWSER MENU ABOUT OPENWAVE.COM When About openwave.com is selected from the browser menu, the browser version and copyright information is displayed. The device layer version is also displayed. BROWSER MENU ● RESTART BROWSER Causes the deck history and deck cache to be cleared and starts a new session with the UP. Link. 1. To select Restart Browser, press 1. To select About Phone.com, press . . ● ENCRYPTION Displays a list of security-related items.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 124 MEMO Chapter 10 DATA SERVICE Your phone will work as a wireless modem when connected to a PC computer via the data interface cable. This chapter shows you how to choose the correct settings for this to properly function.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 126 DATA SVC DATA SVC CONNECTION DATA SPEED Select a connection mode based on the handset usage. Select a connection speed based on the handset usage. 1. Press 1. Press . 2. Select one of the following connection modes with the navigation key. ● Voice Call : To receive a voice call. ● Data Only : To receive data when connected to PC. ● Fax Only : To function as a fax when connected to PC. 3. To save, press . 2.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 128 LOCATION SETTING To select whether or not you allow the network system to detect your position. 1. Press . Chapter 11 2. Press any key when you see a message. 3. Select “Location On” or “911 Only” with the navigation key. SAFETY INFORMATION ● 911 Only : Your location will be hidden from network & application except 911. ● Location On : Your location is now available to the network.
50C-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 130 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 132 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 134 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 136 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 138 SAR INFORMATION SAR INFORMATION THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.633 W/kg. (Bodyworn 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 140 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 142 Commission safety 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 144 contracts to independent investigators. 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 146 phone use and 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 150 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-Bell south 10/4 2002.10.4 6:47 PM Page 152 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.