right page (1) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:02) Overview of the phone 1 Display indicators Signal strength/battery level. 2 Soft keys Press the soft key to call up the function that is displayed as §Text§ or icon on the grey fields above the key. 3A Call key Dial displayed phone number or name, accept calls. In standby mode: Display the last calls. _ g Service provider 17.02.2003 New SMS 09:15 Menu 4B Siemens AG 2003, I:\Mobil\a53_v2\en\DTC_A53_Overview.
blank page (2) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:02) Getting Started The front and back covers of the phone and the keypad (CLIPit™ Covers, my-CLIPit™) can be changed in seconds – no tools required. Please switch the phone off first. 0 7p qrs 4 gh i 8 tu v 1 5 jk l 9 wx yz 2a bc 6 mn o 3 de f s s To assemble the phone Siemens AG 2003, I:\Mobil\a53_v2\en\DTC_A53_Main.
right page (3) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:02) Charge battery 0 7 pq rs 4 8 gh i tu v 5 jk l 9 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 mains power socket and charge for at least two hours. 3 Security The phone and SIM card are protected against misuse by several security codes. Keep these confidential numbers in a safe place where you can access them again if required.
left page (4) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:02) Making a phone call Prevent accidental activation When a number is busy Even if PIN use is deactivated (p. 3) confirmation is required to switch on the phone. This prevents accidental activation of the phone, e.g. when you are carrying it in a bag or when you are travelling in an aircraft. After pressing and holding the On/Off/End keyBselect §OK§ to switch on the phone or abort the operation with §Cancel§.
right page (5) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:02) Conference b Make a new connection during a call with y menu§ ¢ Hold ¢ J (dial a new phone number). With y menu§ ¢ Conference you can join the held call. Repeat this procedure until all participants are linked together (up to 5 participants). All calls in the conference are ended simultaneously when the End keyBis pressed. Additional costs will be incurred for every additional phone connection.
left page (6) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:02) 0 Phonebook Press once/repeatedly: .,?!’“0-()@/:_+~& Press and hold: Writes 0. Writes blank. Press twice = skip line. Groups Call/search for an entry If there are many Phonebook entries it is best to assign them to a group, e.g.: Family, Friends, VIP, Others A special ring tone can sound and/or a symbol can be displayed if the phone number of a call is registered in a group. Call with record no.
right page (7) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:02) §Select§ ¢ Select the entries ¢ §Change§ (mark/unmark entry) ¢ §OK§ The first entry is dialled and the call is put on hold. ProceedAby calling the next entry until all marked entries are called. With §Options§ you can link the calls on hold in a conference. Group call tones You can assign different ringtones to groups.
left page (8) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:02) Profiles Profiles ¢ Profiles Three profiles are standard with default settings, they can be changed however: Normal environment, Quiet environment, Noisy environment You can set two personal profiles (). The special profile Aircraft mode cannot be changed. §Menu§ Activate Select default profile or personal profile ¢ §Select§.
right page (9) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:02) Divert Security You can set the conditions for which calls are diverted to your mailbox or other numbers. §Menu§ ¢ Setup ¢ Divert ¢ Select a function. §Menu§ Set up call divert (example) All calls b Unanswered calls b All calls are diverted. n is shown in the top line of the display in standby mode. Siemens AG 2003, I:\Mobil\a53_v2\en\DTC_A53_Main.
left page (10) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:02) Network More Tones §Menu§ ¢ Setup ¢ Network ¢ Select a function. Network info Call screening The list of GSM networks currently available is displayed. Only calls from numbers that are in the Phonebook or in a predefined group are signalled audibly or by silent alert. Other calls are only displayed. Auto network selection Key tones If activated, the next network is dialled in the order of your "preferred networks".
right page (11) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:03) 11 Customer Care We offer fast, individual advice! You have several options: Our online support on the Internet: www.siemens.com/ mobilephonescustomercare We can be reached any time, any place. You are given 24 hour support on all aspects of our products. Here you will find an interactive fault-finding system, a compilation of the most frequently asked questions and answers, plus user guides and current software updates to download.
left page (12) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:03) Product data South Africa ....................................08 60 10 11 57 Spain.................................................9 02 11 50 61 Sweden.............................................0 87 50 99 11 Switzerland .....................................08 48 21 20 00 Taiwan ............................................02 23 96 10 06 Thailand ............................................0 27 22 11 18 Tunisia ......................
right page (13) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:03) Battery quality statement Siemens AG 2003, I:\Mobil\a53_v2\en\DTC_A53_Maintenance.fm The capacity of your mobile phone battery will reduce each time it is charged/ emptied. Storage at too high or low temperatures will also result in a gradual capacity loss. As a result the operating time of your mobile phone may be considerably reduced, even after a full recharge of the battery.
left page (14) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:03) SAR - International (ICNIRP) SAR - International (ICNIRP) INFORMATION ON RF EXPOSURE /SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR) THIS MOBILE PHONE MEETS THE LIMITS FOR PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC FROM THE EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
right page (15) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:03) 15 Safety precautions Information for parents Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain the content and the hazards associated with using the phone to your children. Remember to comply with legal requirements and local restrictions when using the phone. For example in aeroplanes, petrol stations, hospitals or while driving.
left page (16) of A53 DTC en, A31008-H6230-A1-2-7619 (17.01.2005, 16:03) *A5B00075490743* Siemens AG 2003, I:\Mobil\a53_v2\en\DTC_A53_Security.fm VAR Language: en; VAR issue date: 040915 Ref.No.
