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... any time and without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual. Such changes will, however, be made by Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at a Glance Getting Started 3 Preparing Your Phone for Use 4 Turning Your Phone On and Off 9 Display Information and Key Functions 11 Making and Receiving Calls 14 During a Call 17 Functions... by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be incorporated into new editions of Conformity 92 Index 93 Ericsson T18s Third edition (October 1999) This manual is published by...
... any time and without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual. Such changes will, however, be made by Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at a Glance Getting Started 3 Preparing Your Phone for Use 4 Turning Your Phone On and Off 9 Display Information and Key Functions 11 Making and Receiving Calls 14 During a Call 17 Functions... by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be incorporated into new editions of Conformity 92 Index 93 Ericsson T18s Third edition (October 1999) This manual is published by...
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.... The symbol on our products signifies that they have been certified according to the following standards: Cellular Phones and Accessories in doubt whether you can use a particular service or not. This also applies to a Cellular Phone: EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility, Generic Emission Standard, and EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility, Generic Immunity Standard. Please...
.... The symbol on our products signifies that they have been certified according to the following standards: Cellular Phones and Accessories in doubt whether you can use a particular service or not. This also applies to a Cellular Phone: EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility, Generic Emission Standard, and EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility, Generic Immunity Standard. Please...
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GETTING STARTED Preparing Your Phone for Use 4 Turning Your Phone On and Off 9 Display Information and Key Functions 11 Making and Receiving Calls 14 During a Call 17
GETTING STARTED Preparing Your Phone for Use 4 Turning Your Phone On and Off 9 Display Information and Key Functions 11 Making and Receiving Calls 14 During a Call 17
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Preparing Your Phone for Use OVERVIEW Front Indicator light Volume keys Microphone Microphone channel Back SIM release button 4 Preparing Your Phone for Use Antenna Earpiece Display Keypad Flip Threaded hole for belt clip Battery Battery release catch
Preparing Your Phone for Use OVERVIEW Front Indicator light Volume keys Microphone Microphone channel Back SIM release button 4 Preparing Your Phone for Use Antenna Earpiece Display Keypad Flip Threaded hole for belt clip Battery Battery release catch
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... have a perforated smaller card that keeps track of a credit card, and the other things. Remove the battery (if attached). 2. One is the size of your phone number, the services included in two sizes. Inserting the SIM Card 1. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot with a network operator, you get... (Subscriber Identity Module) card. Pull out the SIM card. Before you can take out easily. ASSEMBLY You need to do the following to use your phone, you must insert the SIM card as a subscriber with the golden con- SIM cards come in your subscription, and your...
... have a perforated smaller card that keeps track of a credit card, and the other things. Remove the battery (if attached). 2. One is the size of your phone number, the services included in two sizes. Inserting the SIM Card 1. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot with a network operator, you get... (Subscriber Identity Module) card. Pull out the SIM card. Before you can take out easily. ASSEMBLY You need to do the following to use your phone, you must insert the SIM card as a subscriber with the golden con- SIM cards come in your subscription, and your...
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...push until you hear a click. You should be charged whenever you wish without affecting its performance. You will soon need to your Phone • Place the battery on . If this happens, you can be careful with the cheaper nickel cadmium type batteries, often sold ...code), which you need to enter your PIN. The signal is your protection against unauthorized use only Ericsson original batteries with a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. Every time you turn the phone on the back of your subscription. Attaching the Battery to access the network. This is blocked....
...push until you hear a click. You should be charged whenever you wish without affecting its performance. You will soon need to your Phone • Place the battery on . If this happens, you can be careful with the cheaper nickel cadmium type batteries, often sold ...code), which you need to enter your PIN. The signal is your protection against unauthorized use only Ericsson original batteries with a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. Every time you turn the phone on the back of your subscription. Attaching the Battery to access the network. This is blocked....
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... continuously. • the indicator on the top of the phone shows a steady red light (or green, if the phone is being charged. Preparing Your Phone for Use 7 Charging the Battery 1. The flash symbol on the top of the phone shows a steady green light. Tip! Disconnecting the Charger •... increases the charging time. To indicate charging: • the battery meter in the display is attached to the phone as shown in the picture. Connect the charger to the phone. 2. Make sure that the battery is full and the indicator on ). • the indicator light on the...
... continuously. • the indicator on the top of the phone shows a steady red light (or green, if the phone is being charged. Preparing Your Phone for Use 7 Charging the Battery 1. The flash symbol on the top of the phone shows a steady green light. Tip! Disconnecting the Charger •... increases the charging time. To indicate charging: • the battery meter in the display is attached to the phone as shown in the picture. Connect the charger to the phone. 2. Make sure that the battery is full and the indicator on ). • the indicator light on the...
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Lift the battery up and away from the phone. 8 Preparing Your Phone for Use Press the catch on the bottom of the battery. 3. Turn off the phone. 2. Removing the Battery 1.
Lift the battery up and away from the phone. 8 Preparing Your Phone for Use Press the catch on the bottom of the battery. 3. Turn off the phone. 2. Removing the Battery 1.
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...If "Enter PIN" Appears in the display. Enter your SIM card. Network Search After you may want to change the display language, see "Personalizing Your Phone" on the top of the country where you hear a click. For more information about these settings, see "Display Language" on the...The first time you turn on page 47. If Enter PIN appears in the display and the phone searches for Your Phone and Subscription" on your PIN, erase the wrong digit by using your PIN), the Ericsson logo appears in the display after you make and receive calls. If your network operator's name...
...If "Enter PIN" Appears in the display. Enter your SIM card. Network Search After you may want to change the display language, see "Personalizing Your Phone" on the top of the country where you hear a click. For more information about these settings, see "Display Language" on the...The first time you turn on page 47. If Enter PIN appears in the display and the phone searches for Your Phone and Subscription" on your PIN, erase the wrong digit by using your PIN), the Ericsson logo appears in the display after you make and receive calls. If your network operator's name...
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... the L EF T arrow key. 3. Press the R IGH T arrow key. You have turned your phone displays a language you do not understand, you to call the international emergency number 112. To change it ...you are not allowed to use . No network If the message No network is displayed, there is too weak. TURNING YOUR PHONE OFF • In standby mode, press and hold the N O (ON/OFF) key until you have to move to get... the display language to English 1. However, in the display after you hear a click. 10 Turning Your Phone On and Off NETWORK 16:21 112 only 16:21 No network 06:01 If your...
... the L EF T arrow key. 3. Press the R IGH T arrow key. You have turned your phone displays a language you do not understand, you to call the international emergency number 112. To change it ...you are not allowed to use . No network If the message No network is displayed, there is too weak. TURNING YOUR PHONE OFF • In standby mode, press and hold the N O (ON/OFF) key until you have to move to get... the display language to English 1. However, in the display after you hear a click. 10 Turning Your Phone On and Off NETWORK 16:21 112 only 16:21 No network 06:01 If your...
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...: Name: Signal strength meter Battery meter Keypad lock indicator Description: The strength of the received signal is . Display Information and Key Functions DISPLAY INFORMATION Your phone display will help you to: • verify that you are dialling correctly • check your signal strength and service availability • find out if you...
...: Name: Signal strength meter Battery meter Keypad lock indicator Description: The strength of the received signal is . Display Information and Key Functions DISPLAY INFORMATION Your phone display will help you to: • verify that you are dialling correctly • check your signal strength and service availability • find out if you...
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... down it enters a p (pause). To reject a call . Will not appear on or off . arrow keys C L R (Clear) To erase digits from the display. To turn the phone on all digits. To silence the ring signal when you access the menu system "Using the Menu System" on /off in the display during standby.... The house icon indicates that the tor phone is in the display when the ring signal is turned off . Press and hold the key to erase all networks. To end a call , double-click...
... down it enters a p (pause). To reject a call . Will not appear on or off . arrow keys C L R (Clear) To erase digits from the display. To turn the phone on all digits. To silence the ring signal when you access the menu system "Using the Menu System" on /off in the display during standby.... The house icon indicates that the tor phone is in the display when the ring signal is turned off . Press and hold the key to erase all networks. To end a call , double-click...
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Disabling the Active Flip Function • Holding down a V OL UME key while closing the flip does not end the call . You may close the flip and carry on the conversation. Display Information and Key Functions 13 If you must press NO . ACTIVE FLIP The phone has an active flip. Note! To end the call by opening the flip does not answer an incoming call. • Holding down a V OL UME key while opening the flip, and end it by closing the flip. This means that you can answer a call , you use the phone with portable handsfree, closing the flip does not end a call .
Disabling the Active Flip Function • Holding down a V OL UME key while closing the flip does not end the call . You may close the flip and carry on the conversation. Display Information and Key Functions 13 If you must press NO . ACTIVE FLIP The phone has an active flip. Note! To end the call by opening the flip does not answer an incoming call. • Holding down a V OL UME key while opening the flip, and end it by closing the flip. This means that you can answer a call , you use the phone with portable handsfree, closing the flip does not end a call .
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.... 2. ENDING A CALL • Close the flip or press N O to do this chapter, we assume that you have been on the phone. If you are within range of the call in progress, a time counter automatically starts and you can re-dial the number by a ring signal. • ... network and SIM card supports it, you see how long you have turned on page 13. See "Active Flip" on your phone and that you are abroad, you may use the phone with portable handsfree, you must press N O to make the call . Press an arrow key until the number (and name) you...
.... 2. ENDING A CALL • Close the flip or press N O to do this chapter, we assume that you have been on the phone. If you are within range of the call in progress, a time counter automatically starts and you can re-dial the number by a ring signal. • ... network and SIM card supports it, you see how long you have turned on page 13. See "Active Flip" on your phone and that you are abroad, you may use the phone with portable handsfree, you must press N O to make the call . Press an arrow key until the number (and name) you...
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... is open , press YE S. Enter 112 (the international emergency number). 2. Rejecting a Call • Double-click one of the volume keys on the side of the phone. • If the flip is within range. See "Diverting Incoming Calls" on page 33. Press and hold the 0 key until a + sign appears. 2. Note! In a...you see the caller's number at the bottom of countries, the emergency number is supported by the caller's network. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I RECEIVE A CALL? The phone has an in the display. Answering a Call • Open the flip. • If the flip is open , you are unsure of the...
... is open , press YE S. Enter 112 (the international emergency number). 2. Rejecting a Call • Double-click one of the volume keys on the side of the phone. • If the flip is within range. See "Diverting Incoming Calls" on page 33. Press and hold the 0 key until a + sign appears. 2. Note! In a...you see the caller's number at the bottom of countries, the emergency number is supported by the caller's network. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I RECEIVE A CALL? The phone has an in the display. Answering a Call • Open the flip. • If the flip is open , you are unsure of the...
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An exclamation (!) mark, shown next to the handset icon in feature that ciphering is currently not being provided by the network. CIPHERING Ciphering is a built-in the display during a call, indicates that scrambles your voice Refer to "Voice Recognition" on page 67 for more details. 16 Making and Receiving Calls VOICE DIALLING AND ANSWERING The phone allows you to make and answer calls using your calls and messages to provide additional privacy.
An exclamation (!) mark, shown next to the handset icon in feature that ciphering is currently not being provided by the network. CIPHERING Ciphering is a built-in the display during a call, indicates that scrambles your voice Refer to "Voice Recognition" on page 67 for more details. 16 Making and Receiving Calls VOICE DIALLING AND ANSWERING The phone allows you to make and answer calls using your calls and messages to provide additional privacy.
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...2. Pressing D OW N decreases the volume. SCRATCH PAD FUNCTION If you end the call the number by pressing YE S, or save it in the Phone Book (see "Your Personal Phone Book" on the side of pressing and holding the C LR key, you can now call , the number remains in the display. 2. Tip! ...ES again. To continue your conversation, release the C LR key. You can use the scratch pad • Use the number keys to make a note of a phone number during a call • Press the volume keys (UP or DO WN ) on page 22). MUTING THE MICROPHONE To turn the microphone off temporarily during...
...2. Pressing D OW N decreases the volume. SCRATCH PAD FUNCTION If you end the call the number by pressing YE S, or save it in the Phone Book (see "Your Personal Phone Book" on the side of pressing and holding the C LR key, you can now call , the number remains in the display. 2. Tip! ...ES again. To continue your conversation, release the C LR key. You can use the scratch pad • Use the number keys to make a note of a phone number during a call • Press the volume keys (UP or DO WN ) on page 22). MUTING THE MICROPHONE To turn the microphone off temporarily during...
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... Time/Call Cost" on page 62 on how to use this feature. See "Handling More than one call simultaneously. MORE THAN ONE CALL SIMULTANEOUSLY Your phone is capable of handling more than One Call Simultaneously" on page 54 on how to use this feature. 18 During a Call See "Your Personal... in minutes and seconds. CHECKING DURATION/COST OF CALL During a call, the display shows the duration in the Phone Book. Tip! You can put the current call on page 22. If you prefer, you need to use codes. You can also set up to ...
... Time/Call Cost" on page 62 on how to use this feature. See "Handling More than one call simultaneously. MORE THAN ONE CALL SIMULTANEOUSLY Your phone is capable of handling more than One Call Simultaneously" on page 54 on how to use this feature. 18 During a Call See "Your Personal... in minutes and seconds. CHECKING DURATION/COST OF CALL During a call, the display shows the duration in the Phone Book. Tip! You can put the current call on page 22. If you prefer, you need to use codes. You can also set up to ...
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FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS Using the Menu System 20 Your Personal Phone Book 22 Using the Call List 28 Your Voice Mail Service 30 Personalizing Your Phone 31 Sending and Receiving Text Messages (SMS) 37 Diverting Incoming Calls 45 Security for Your Phone and Subscription 47 Handling More than One Call Simultaneously 54 Setting Network Preferences 59 Knowing the Call Time/Call Cost 62 Using Two Voice Lines 64 Calling from Your Car 65 Voice Recognition 67 Calling Card or Credit Card Calls 71 Sending and Receiving Faxes and Data 73 Some Useful Functions 74
FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS Using the Menu System 20 Your Personal Phone Book 22 Using the Call List 28 Your Voice Mail Service 30 Personalizing Your Phone 31 Sending and Receiving Text Messages (SMS) 37 Diverting Incoming Calls 45 Security for Your Phone and Subscription 47 Handling More than One Call Simultaneously 54 Setting Network Preferences 59 Knowing the Call Time/Call Cost 62 Using Two Voice Lines 64 Calling from Your Car 65 Voice Recognition 67 Calling Card or Credit Card Calls 71 Sending and Receiving Faxes and Data 73 Some Useful Functions 74
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... as the ring signal. Instead of pressing the RIGH T or L EF T key repeatedly, you can find all your phone functions in your phone: to set the alarm clock, send text messages, store important phone numbers, etc. Scrolling and Selecting • Use the arrow keys to scroll from menu to ... You use the menus... or functions. CLR go back one level in a continuous loop, which you enter the menu system, but do not press a key within 60 seconds, the phone returns to standby mode.
... as the ring signal. Instead of pressing the RIGH T or L EF T key repeatedly, you can find all your phone functions in your phone: to set the alarm clock, send text messages, store important phone numbers, etc. Scrolling and Selecting • Use the arrow keys to scroll from menu to ... You use the menus... or functions. CLR go back one level in a continuous loop, which you enter the menu system, but do not press a key within 60 seconds, the phone returns to standby mode.