USER GUIDE SONIM XP1520 English 1
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General Information———————— 7 Phone Models Covered Network Services Sonim Support Information Use the Guide Effectively Contents Your Safety Guidelines———————— 9 Battery Performance Battery Replacement Avoid Short Circuit Avoid High Temperatures Battery Disposal Personal Medical Devices Child Safety Emergency Calls SAR Information Getting Started with XP1520———————— 14 Battery Usage Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Set Battery Alert Your SIM Card Inserting the SIM Card Re
Managing Your Files———————— 41 Contents Managing Contacts———————— 43 Add a New Contact View the Contact Details Sending a Message from Contacts Dialing a Number from Contacts Edit the Contact Details Delete Contact Copy Numbers between Phone and SIM Move Numbers between Phone and SIM Sending Contact Selecting Multiple Contacts Caller Groups Phonebook Settings Searching Contacts Managing Messages———————— 48 Write Message Manage Your Messages Drafts Outbox Sent Messages Archive Configuring Email Accounts
Camera Camera Options Media Player FM Radio Hardcoded Shortcuts———————— 77 Using Memory Card———————— 78 Inserting Memory card into the Phone Contents Using PC- TOOLS———————— 79 Installation of PC-Tools Using PC-Tools with XP1520 Phone Upgrading Sonim XP1520 Firmware———————— 80 System Requirements Installing Sonim Software Upgrade Tool Upgrading Sonim XP1520 Firmware End User License Agreement———————— 82 Our Warranty Comprehensive 3 Year Warranty Our Warranty What We Will Do Phone Care Conditions FCC
• Please register your phone within 30 days at www.sonimtech.com/register, to receive product information and updates. For more information related to the warranty, please refer to “Our Warranty” on page 82.
Congratulations on the purchase of a Sonim XP1520 mobile phone. This phone is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS enabled handset with quad-band capabilities and has an intuitive, feature-rich user interface, which allows you to make the best use of the offered functions. HOME SCREEN This is the screen displayed when the phone is in idle condition. PRESS Means to press and release a key immediately.
SELECT MENU Means to press the Left Selection Key to select the Menu option or press the Menu key (centre) for the same result. A MENU ITEM SUFFIXED WITH THREE DOTS (…) Means more options are available but only one has been mentioned in the guide. BACK KEY Use this key to display the previous screen. Signifies a Note. General Information Options Commonly Used across Menu Items The following are common actions used across various menu items: BACK Displays the previous screen.
Please read and understand the following safety guidelines before you use the phone. These guidelines provide details to enable you to operate your phone safely and conform to any legal requirements regarding the use of cellular phones. Do not to use the phone at a refuelling point. Observe restrictions when using radio equipment at fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Your Safety Guidelines Electrical interference may obstruct the use of your phone.
Ensure that only qualified personnel install or repair your phone. Your Safety Guidelines The Sonim XP1520 is water-proof and can be submerged to 2 metres for 30 minutes. • Ensure to properly close the rubber cover of the charging connector and audio connector, to avoid deposits of water drops on these connectors, when the phone is immersed in water. • Water droplets may condense under the display cover if the phone is immersed in water with significant drop in temperature.
Your Safety Guidelines Battery Performance A rechargeable battery powers your device. Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or before any calls can be made. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after three to four complete charge and discharge cycles.
Contact your cardiologist for more information. For other medical devices, consult your physician and the manufacturer of the device. Comply with instructions to switch off the device or deactivate the RF transmitter when required, especially when posted in hospitals and aeroplanes. Equipment used in these places may be sensitive to radio waves emitted from the device and adversely affect their operation.
averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. Your Safety Guidelines Before a phone model is available for sale to the public in the US, it must be tested and certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure.
This section provides information on using your Sonim XP1520 phone. Getting Started with XP1520 The list of items in the Sonim XP1520 phone box are: • Sonim XP1520 phone • Tip sheet • Quick Start Guide • Welcome Letter • Battery • Screw driver • Wired headset • USB Adaptor • Data Cable • Wall Charger Inserting the Battery 1 2 Battery Usage • Use only a Sonim XP1520 certified battery that is designed for this phone model.
4 Close Cover Close the battery cover. Rotate the battery cover screws in clockwise direction. You can use the screwdriver provided to tighten the screws. Ensure not to overtighten the screws. 1 2 Removing the Battery Getting Started with XP1520 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Inserting the Battery” on page 14. To remove the battery, lift the cover behind the phone and raise the upper end of the battery from the slot. Follow step 4 of “Inserting the Battery” on page 14 to close the cover.
Set Battery Alert When you set the battery alert, every time the battery charge is low you hear an alarm. To set the battery alert select Menu > Settings > Profiles > any profile > Options > Customize > Extra tone > Warning. Select to activate the alert. Getting Started with XP1520 Your SIM Card Purchase a SIM card from a mobile operator. The SIM card associates your network services (for example, phone number, data services, and so on) with your phone.
Parts of the Sonim XP1520 Phone The Sonim XP1520 keypad has 11 function keys and 12 alphanumeric keys. The left side of the phone has one key and the right side of the phone has three keys.
Parts of the Sonim XP1520 Phone Volume keys Torch Headset port Getting Started with XP1520 Camera Loud speaker Battery cover screws Battery cover Charger/ USB port Camera (short press) Torch (long press) Push-to-talk 18
Sonim XP1520 Keypad Getting Started with XP1520 The following figure represents different keys in the phone key pad. Menu key Navigation arrow keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) 19 Left Selection Key (LSK) Clear Key Call/Accept/Send Press and hold to lock the keypad Press and hold to display + (before dialing an international number) Right Selection Key (RSK) Back Key Power On/Off/End call Press and hold to turn on/off meeting mode Some features are enabled only if the SIM card is present.
Getting Started with XP1520 Switching On Key Shortcuts in Home Screen Press and Hold the Power ON/OFF key for 2 seconds to Power ON the phone. The following can be accessed from the home screen. When the phone is switched on, it tries to register with the network. After successful registration, the name of the service provider is displayed.
Basic Settings Security Settings To prevent unauthorized use of your phone, you can set a PIN code. The PIN is operator dependent. Getting Started with XP1520 1. 2. Select Menu > Settings > Security settings > PIN protection > On. Input PIN message pops up. Enter the PIN. Select OK. After this is set, every time you power on the phone, you will be requested to enter the PIN. If the PIN code is wrong you cannot access the phone.
Keypad Functions Getting Started with XP1520 The following table displays the various keys and the corresponding functions they perform: Keypad key Operations POWER ON/OFF/END CALL • • • • Press to end a call. Press and hold to switch on or switch off the mobile phone. Press when in Menu or Edit modes to return to Standby mode. Press to reject an incoming call. • • • Press to answer an incoming call. After entering a phone number, press to make a call.
Keypad key Operations MENU KEY (CENTRE) Present at the centre of the navigation keys. • Press while in standby mode to enter the main menu. • Press when required to be used as a toggle key to select or clear a checkbox. • Press to perform similar tasks as the Left Selection Key. • Press to select the OK command. • Press to view missed call and new message notifications. Getting Started with XP1520 The Left and Right Selection Keys and Power On/Off keys surround this key group.
• • Press and hold in standby mode to access your Voice mail. When entering text, press to enter space. Press and hold to set access Tone settings. Getting Started with XP1520 Press and hold to access the Profiles. Press and hold to set the alarm. Press and hold to access the calendar. 24 Press and hold to access the Bluetooth. Press and hold to access the Browser. Press and hold to access shortcuts. Press and hold to access language list.
Getting Started with XP1520 The above preset functions of number keys (from 2 to 9) can also be changed to the speed dial functionality. For more information refer, “Managing Speed Dial Numbers” on page 34 . • Press and hold to display ‘+’ used for dialing an international number, while in standby mode. • On editor screen, press 0 to get “.” in T9 or normal mode. • • • Press and hold to lock the keypad. With backlight on, press LSK followed by this key to unlock the keypad.
This model is a bar type phone with a single LCD screen. The graphic field of the screen is 240 (w) and 320 (h) pixels. The TFT technology used displays 262K colours. Main Menu To access the phone menu, press the Menu key. The main menu which comprises the following 11 items appears. Home Screen Indicators The home screen indicators are visible when the phone is in standby mode.
The following table describes the display indicators on the top bar of the home screen in the Sonim XP1520 phone. These icons depend on the selected theme. For information related to PTT icons, refer “PTT Display Icons” on page 66. Display Name Indicators Your Sonim XP1520 Battery EDGE E icon indicates that the phone is attached to 2G network and EDGE feature is available in the phone. Boxed E icon indicates that the phone is in active data connection and EDGE feature is available in the phone.
Call Forward Your Sonim XP1520 Display Name Indicators Indicates that the call forward function is enabled. Description Unread Message Indicates that there are unread messages in the inbox. Voice Message Indicates a new voice message. Unread e-mail Message Indicates a new e-mail message. Both Vibration and Ringing Display Indicators Name Description 2G Indicates the signal strength when registered to 2G network. HSPA Indicates the signal strength when registered to HSPA network.
Call on Hold Call on Mute Your Sonim XP1520 Handsfree Call Indicates a call on hold. Indicates a call on mute. Menus Accessible The following menus can be accessed on the phone without the SIM card: • Indicates a handsfree call. The following table describes the display indicators on the home screen in the Sonim XP1520 phone: Display Name Indicators Key Operations without Your SIM Card Description Incoming Call Indicates an incoming call. Outgoing Call Indicates an outgoing call.
Managing Calls This section provides information on managing calls. Managing Call History Dial a Number Contacts within the call history have the following options: 1. Use the numeric keys to enter the number and press . • 2. Alternatively you can enter the desired phone number and select Options > Call. View: You can view the details of the call such as the type of call, name, number, call time, call duration and times of call. • Call: You can call the selected contact.
• To reset the time of all calls, select Menu > Calls > Call history > Options > Advanced > Call timers > Reset all. while your phone is busy. The caller will receive a busy signal. 3. Call Settings Caller ID Auto Answer Managing Calls Auto answer is enabled only if wired headset is connected to the phone. When auto answer is activated, your incoming calls will automatically be answered. Select Menu > Calls > Call settings > Earphone auto answer > On.
Forward if no answer Forward calls when you do not answer incoming calls. Forward if busy Forward calls when your phone is busy. Forward all data calls Forward all data calls when your phone is in roaming. Cancel all forwards Deactivates the call forward option. You can set the reminder time between 30 to 60 seconds. Receive a Call 1. To receive a call, press the Accept key press Left Selection key. Select Accept. 2. To reject a call press the Power on/off key press Right Selection key.
This section provides information on the various settings for the phone. To access, select Menu > Settings > Phone settings. Disable to disable this feature. Time and Date Settings You can change the phone’s interaction language by selecting your preferred language. Managing Phone Settings You can set and display the date and time on the phone. You can also select the display format. Language Settings • • Set home city: To set the home city, select Phone settings > Time and date > Set home city.
are two themes available. Select Theme 1 or Theme 2. Select Options to activate the selected theme, update the theme automatically after set time period, and set the theme display order. Customizing Dedicated Keys Managing Phone Settings Dedicated keys are the navigation keys set to access specific functions. To assign specific function to the keys, select Menu > Settings > Phone settings > Dedicated key > Select a key > press center key > select the new function > select OK.
C63.19:2007. ANSI C63.19 contains two rating standards: an “M” rating from 1 to 4 for hearing aids operating in microphone mode, and a “T” rating from 1 to 4 for hearing aids operating in telecoil mode. Managing Network Settings M-Rating stands for Microphone rating and indicates the amount of reduction of RF interference between the telephone and the hearing aid in acoustic coupling mode (also called microphone mode).
While using the mobile phone for voice calls with hearing aid, slightly adjust the position of the phone against the ear to reduce the interference and to give better voice quality. Managing Network Settings Network Selection To modify the network access settings, select Menu > Settings > Network settings. The following network settings are displayed: You can select your network, specify the network account, and indicate whether GPRS is required at all times.
To prevent unauthorized use of your phone, you can set the PIN protection and keypad lock. PIN Protection Managing Security Settings To enable PIN protection, select Menu > Settings > Security settings > PIN protection > On. Enter the password. Change PIN To change the PIN protection password, select Change PIN. Change PIN2 To change any security related password, select Change PIN2 and change the particular password. Phone Lock Password The default password for phonelock is 1234.
passcode screen. The same passcode must be entered for the other device also. You can access Bluetooth and data accounts. Bluetooth 4. Select OK. Bluetooth is a wireless connection that enables to connect devices within short range, to exchange information. 5. When the other device accepts your request the message Pairing Done is displayed on the screen. 6. When the other device rejects your request the message Pairing Failed is displayed on the screen.
Rename Paired Device 1. Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > My device. 2. Select the paired device. 3. Select Options > Rename. 4. Enter the new name. Managing Connectivity 5. Select OK. Delete Paired Device 1. Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > My device. 2. Select the paired device. 3. Select Options > Delete. If you cancel the pairing with a device that is connected, pairing is removed and the connection is switched off immediately. Bluetooth Settings 1.
My devices screen displays the paired devices. To send a data to an unpaired device, select Search new device. Select the unpaired device of your choice. Enter the passcode when you are asked to enter. 5. When the other device accepts your file, the message Done is displayed on the screen. 6. When the other device rejects the file, the message Unfinished is displayed on the screen.
