PHONECELL® SX4P CDMA 2000 1X Fixed Wireless Phone USER MANUAL 6/13/03 Part Number 56027602
SX4P MENU STRUCTURE Menu SMS Menu Create Message Read Message Delete Message Speed Dial Save Recall Data Mode Settings Call Alert Volume Msg Alert Volume Voice Mail Number Call Alert Tone Auto Send Delay LCD Contrast Zero-Delay Dial MIN Voice Prv Voice Prv Alert MT Call Bearer * Requires password Phonecell® SX4P 1x ii User Manual
CONTENTS Phonecell® SX4P 1x Desktop Phone Spike Antenna Power Supply AC Power Cord Before installing your Phonecell® SX4P, carefully remove the contents from the shipping carton and check for evidence of shipping damage. If damage is found, contact your Authorized Telular Distributor or shipping agent immediately. SAFE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! Before installing or operating this product, read the SAFETY INFORMATION section of this manual. • Install unit indoors.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SX4P Menu Structure....................................................................................................ii Contents ........................................................................................................................iii Safe Operation Instructions ........................................................................................iii Important Notices......................................................................................................
SX4P SETUP Emergency Batteries Install Batteries 1. Remove the battery access door screw that is located on the bottom of the unit - see Figure 1. 2. Press the battery access door tab and remove the battery access door. 3. Install 6 “AAA” alkaline batteries (not supplied). Battery Access Door Battery Access Door Tab 6 AAA Batteries Battery Position Battery Access Door Screw AC Position Figure 2 - AC/battery switch. Figure 1 - Battery installation. 4.
Connect the Handset Before the SX4P can be operated, the handset cable must be connected - see Figure 5. 1. Connect one end of the handset cable to the phone jack. 2. Connect the other end of the handset cable to the handset. Phone jack Handset cable Handset Figure 5 - SX4P handset connection. Wall-Mounting Before you attempt to mount the SX4P on a wall, you will need to purchase two screws (the diameter of the heads must be between 5 mm and 9 mm to fit the mounting holes on the SX4P). 1.
Connect the SX4P to AC Power 1. Attach the barrel connector of the power supply to the AC power input on the rear panel of the SX4P. 2. Connect the AC power cord to the power supply. 3. Move the AC/Battery switch to the AC position. 4. Plug the AC power cord into the wall socket. The SX4P will power up automatically. 5. Check the cellular strength and move the unit as needed to get the best signal - see the Service Indication section of this manual.
SX4P BASICS Function Keys The keypad includes all digits 0 through 9 and special characters hash/pound (#) and star/asterisk (*). All data entry and programming activities are performed using the keypad. Volume Up/Down Keys - Control the handset and external speaker volume while in a call. Also used to scroll through options menu items and to access the call logs.
Service Indication Full Service When it is powered on, the SX4P will display “Initializing” while it sets up, then it will display your phone number followed by the hardware and software versions. If service is available, “Telular SX4 1x” will display when the setup is complete. If the unit is roaming, an “R” will also display. Vertical indicator bars next to the antenna icon display the signal strength (6 bars indicates a full signal). Full Service.
FEATURES Use the Voicemail Key (envelope ICON) to navigate up and down the menu tree. Use the Redial Key to cancel an entry. When finished with parameter changes, press the Voicemail Key to program the changes to the phone. Alternatively, lifting the handset from the cradle and replacing it will also program the changes to the phone. The LCD window will show the word ‘PROGRAMMING’, when successful.
Delete Messages You can delete messages from the Read Messages menu or the Delete Messages menu. The Read Messages menu allows deletion of specific messages while the Delete Messages menu allows deletion of groups of message types. Deleting Messages from the Read Message Menu 1. While reviewing a message, press the FLASH key. 2. Scroll to Delete Message and press FLASH. 3. Message Deleted will display and the message will be removed from that list. Deleting Messages from the Delete Message Menu 1.
Data Features The SX4P allows for 1X packet data and circuit switched data (CSD) using a PC connected to the data port of the SX4P. Making Data Calls To make any data call from the SX4P, the unit must be in data mode. Only data calls can be made when the SX4P is in data mode. If you want to make a voice call while in data mode, press the Flash key then wait for the SX4P to configure. It will now be in voice mode. 1. Press the FLASH key. 2. Select Data Mode.
Speed Dial Store a Number 1. Press the FLASH key, then select Speed Dial. 2. Select Save. 3. Enter the phone number to be stored, then press the FLASH key. 4. Enter the speed dial location (0-9, *, or #). 5. Press the FLASH key. Store a Number (Step 3). View the Speed Dial List 1. Press the FLASH key, then select Speed Dial. 2. Select Recall. 3. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the list.. Press the FLASH key to dial the number being viewed. Store a Number (Step 4).
SETTINGS Use the Voicemail Key (envelope ICON) to navigate up and down the menu tree. Use the Redial Key to cancel an entry. When finished with parameter changes, press the Voicemail Key to program the changes to the phone. Alternatively, lifting the handset from the cradle and replacing it will also program the changes to the phone. The LCD window will show the word ‘PROGRAMMING’, when successful. Changes to the SX4P settings are activated upon returning to the idle screen.
1. Press the FLASH key, then select Settings. 2. Select Zero Dial Delay. 3. Enter the desired setting. 0 = Off 1 = On (default) 4. Press the FLASH key. View Phone Number 1 Press the FLASH key, then select Settings. 2. Select MIN. The phone number of the unit will display. Voice Privacy This option allows additional security via encryption on the voice channel. Sometimes your service provider will automatically enable this option on their network.
SX4P TROUBLESHOOTING Unable to Send/Receive Data/FAX Calls Check all the connections from the SX4P to other equipment (computer, fax machine, etc.). Verify that necessary settings have been properly configured (see the Data Features section of this manual). If everything is properly connected and configured and you are still unable to send or receive data or fax calls, contact your service provider. Moisture or Ventilation Problems Visually inspect the SX4P ’s unit enclosure.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY Temperature Environment The SX4P functions as both a radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, the SX4P receives and sends out radio frequency (RF) energy. The CDMA 800 unit operates in the frequency range between 824 and 894 MHz and the CDMA 1900 unit operates in the frequency range between 1850 and 1910 MHz. It employs commonly used phase/frequency modulation techniques.
WARRANTY I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: TELULAR CORPORATION ('Telular") warrants to a distributor Buyer, or to a customer only if the customer is a Buyer directly from Telular, that the Products (including accessories) shall comply with the applicable Specifications and shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of fifteen (15) months from date of shipment from Telular.
IV. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: (a) Subsequent upgrades and enhancements to the Product. (b) Defects, non-compliance or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner or environment. (c) Defects, noncompliance or damage from misuse, lightening, accident or neglect. (d) Defects, noncompliance or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, adjustment, or any alteration or modification of any kind.
APPENDIX A: HOW TO SETUP PC SERIAL PORTS FOR PHONECELL DIGITAL FAX/DATA Requirements · · · · CDMA account with your network service provider including a Data/Fax facility. PC/Laptop/ Notebook with Com Port. Windows 95/98 · RS-232 Cable (DB9 to DB15). NOTE: When all of the above have been satisfied, you may proceed. Modem Setup 1) Connect the RS-232 Cable to the Com. Port of your computer.
4) Select ‘Standard 19200 bps Modem’ and click on ‘Properties’.. 5) Select ‘Communication’ Port (COM1) and Maximum speed of 115,200 bps.
6) Set ‘Connection Preferences’ so that the data bits is set to 8, parity is NONE and stop bits are 1 then click ‘Advanced’. 7) Check the box for ‘Use Control Flow’ and then click on ‘Hardware (RTS/CTS) and then select ‘OK’.
8) Click on ‘OK’ 9) Click on ‘Close’.
10) Run ‘Dial-up Networking’. Double click the icon ‘Make New Connection’. 11) Type “Telular 1xRTT on the first entry field; select the ‘Standard 19200 modem’ and click on ‘Next’.
12) Type the network provider’s phone number (#777) and click on ‘Next’ and then click on ‘Finish’. 13) Right click on the new icon ‘Telular 1xRTT’ and left click on ‘Properties’.
14) Click on ‘Server Types’ (DO NOT check the ‘Use Area Code and Dialing Properties). 15) Check the ‘TCP/IP’ box and click on ‘TCP/IP Settings’.
16) Now select ‘Server assigned IP address’ as well as ‘Server assigned name server address’ in addition you need to check both boxes ‘Use IP header compression’ and ‘Use default gateway on remote network’. Then click on ‘OK’. 17) To connect to the Internet you will need to double click on the new profile just created called (Telular 1XRTT) now resident in the ‘Dial-Up Networking’ window. After double clicking on the new profile icon you need to enter your user name and password and click on ‘Connect”.
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