Audiovox CDM-9900 User Manual

CDM-9900VERIZONEnglishProduction VersionApr.27, 2004OWNER’S MANUAL

89 PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS ... 123Voice Notes ...

98Chapter 8Sound SettingsVolume Settings (Menu 711)To adjust the ringer, key beep, earpiece or speakerphone volume:1. Press the left softkey under Men

99Chapter 8When the ringer melody list of Media Gallery is displayed, you canhear the ringer by pressing the left softkey under . To view thepropertie

100Chapter 8Alert Notification (Menu 715)To activate or deactivate audible alerts:1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 7 1 5.2. Select one

101Chapter 8Display SettingsBacklight (Menu 721)To change the main LCD backlight setting (standby):1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 7 2

102Chapter 8To change the main LCD backlight setting (in-use):1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 7 2 1 4.2. Select Normal or Always On th

103Chapter 8Auto Hyphen (Menu 722)Automatically inserts a hyphen when phone numbers are enteredand recalled from the phonebook.1. Press the left softk

104Chapter 8Wallpaper (Menu 725)Selects a wallpaper image for the standby mode.To assign a wallpaper:1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 7

105Chapter 8To delete the registered special day:1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 7 2 5 3.2. To display the list of registered special

106Chapter 8To change the sub display images:1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 7 2 6 2.2. Select the desired screen image then press .♦

107Chapter 8Answer Option SettingsAuto Answer Mode (Menu 731)Your phone automatically answers incoming calls after a specifiedduration, when this feat

9SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING : To help avoid potential hazards that could result inbodily injury or property damage, always read and understandall of t

108Chapter 8Security SettingsPhone Lock (Menu 741)Prevents unauthorized use of the phone. When your phone is locked, youcan only receive incoming call

109Chapter 8Side Key Lock (Menu 743)Prevents inadvertent pressing of the side keys (for example, whenphone is in purse or pocket).To activate or deact

110Chapter 8Changing Security Code (Menu 745)To change the security code:1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 7 4 5.2. Enter the four-digit

111Chapter 8Recent Calls All Clear (Menu 7463)To clear the Recent Calls memory (Received, Dialed, Missed andAll Calls):1. Press the left softkey under

112Chapter 8Network SettingsSystem Mode (Menu 761)Selects which cellular system (A or B) your phone utilizes; remem-bers the last A/B setting each tim

113Chapter 8Data Service ModeYour phone will work as a wireless modem when connected to yourPC computer or laptop with the optional data cable (Verku

114Chapter 8Data Mode (Menu 763)Sets the mode for receiving asynchronous data calls up to 14.4 kbps.1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 7

115Chapter 8TTY Mode (Menu 764)Your phone is able to operate with a TTY (Teletypewriter) device inboth analog and digital modes. This feature is syste

116Chapter 8NAM (Menu 765)If you frequently travel, it may be beneficial to register your phonewith multiple numbers for different cities. Your phone

117Chapter 8Connection SettingsNever use the following “Connection” menus to change anyphone settings unless otherwise instructed by your serviceprovi

10 Safe Operation of Your Phone♦Never attempt to disassemble the phone or any of its accesso-ries. If service or repair is required, return the unit t

118Chapter 8Location SettingGPS Location Mode (Menu 781)Select the location mode that the system uses to measure your lo-cation.1. Press the left soft

119Chapter 8Voice Guidance SettingsVoice Guidance (Menu 79)Your phone can provide you with status updates for various featuresthrough a pre-recorded v

120Chapter 8Voice Guidance SettingsTo set up the voice guidance options:1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 7 9.2. To display options, sel

121Chapter 8Main Menu SettingsYou can customize the main menu style with pictures or images.Main Menu OptionsFrom the main menu in thumbnail view or l

122Chapter 8My Menu SettingsYou can customize the My Menu style with pictures or images.My Menu OptionsFrom My Menu in thumbnail view or list view, th

123Chapter 99PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS9PRODUCTIVITY TOOLSThis chapter addresses how to use the productivity tools includingVoice Notes, Scheduler and more.♦V

124Chapter 9Voice NotesYour phone offers you a built-in voice recorder that saves 15 voicenotes of 15 seconds each. You can assign a voice note to a r

125Chapter 9Voice Notes OptionsWhen the voice notes list displays, the following options are avail-able by pressing the right softkey under Options.♦D

126Chapter 9CalculatorUsing CalculatorTo use the built-in calculator:1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 8 2.2. Enter a number using your

127Chapter 9SchedulerDisplays the calendar with events and sounds an alarm to remindyou of up to 30 scheduled events.Scheduler OutlineThe scheduler is

11Safe Operation of Your Phone (continued)♦Never expose this phone to high temperatures, such as thosefound near a heater or in a closed car parked in

128Chapter 9Saving a New Event1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 8 3. In themonth calendar, select the day, then press .2. Press the righ

129Chapter 9Event Alarm OptionsWhen the Alarm Set screen appears with the following event alarmoptions, select the desired option then press . To save

130Chapter 9Editing Events1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 8 3. In themonth calendar, select the day, then press .2. Select the event t

131Chapter 9Alarm ClockSounds an alarm everyday at a specified time.Setting the Alarm1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 8 4.2. Select Not

132Chapter 9Countdown TimerSounds an alarm when the countdown timer expires.Starting the Countdown Timer1. Press the left softkey under Menu then pres

133Chapter 9Scratch PadYou can enter a phone number during a call and save it to the ScratchPad memory, so you may dial the number after the call. The

134Chapter 9Phone InformationMy Number (Menu 91)Displays your wireless handset’s phone number.1. Press the left softkey under Menu then press 9 1. The

135Chapter 1010SAFETY INFORMATION10SAFETY INFORMATION♦Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones♦SAR Information♦Ten Driver Safety Tips♦Emergency

136Chapter 10Safety Information forWireless Handheld PhonesRead this information before using your handheld portableCellular Telephone.Your wireless h

137Chapter 10Tips on Efficient Operation:For your phone to operate most efficiently:• Extend your antenna fully.• Do not touch the antenna unnecessari

12 Safe Operation of Battery Pack♦Never short-circuit a battery pack by either accidentally or inten-tionally bringing the terminals in contact with a

138Chapter 10Hearing AidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. Inthe event of such interference, you may want to consult

139Chapter 10POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERESTurn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosiveatmosphere and obey all signs and instr

140Chapter 10SAR InformationTHIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIRE-MENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.Your wireless phone is a radio transmitt

141Chapter 10The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this modelphone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance withthe FCC RF

142Chapter 10Ten Driver Safety TipsYour wireless telephone gives you the powerful ability to communi-cate by voice – almost anywhere, anytime. But an

143Chapter 107. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations thatmay be distracting. Make people you are talking with awareyou are driving an

144Chapter 10Emergency Calls and GPSNever rely solely upon your wireless phone for essential communications (e.g.medical emergencies), if it can be av

145Chapter 10Operating ProceduresNever violate any of the following Rules and Regulations of the FCCwhen using your Cellular Phone. Such violations ar

146Chapter 10U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationCell Phone FactsConsumer Information on Wireless PhonesWhat kinds of phones are the subject of this upda

147Chapter 10FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that haveresponsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure

13Safe Operation of Battery Pack (continued)Safe Disposal of Used Battery Packs♦Never discard a used battery pack with ordinary solid wastes,since it

148Chapter 10What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energyfrom my wireless phone?If there is a risk from these products—and at

149Chapter 10Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RFradiation work?Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emis

150Chapter 10These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wire-less phones, so we don’t know with certainty what the resu

151Chapter 1111WARRANTY11WARRANTY♦12 Month Limited Warranty♦Protect Your Warranty

152Chapter 1112 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTYAudiovox Communications Corp. (the Company) warrants to theoriginal retail purchaser of

153Chapter 11shown below or to the place of purchase for repair or replacementprocessing. In addition, for reference to an authorized Warrantystation

154Chapter 11PROTECT YOUR WARRANTYPROTECT YOUR WARRANTYCarefully read the Limited Warranty for your cellular phone, givingspecial consideration to par

155ACCESSORIESStandard Lithium-Ion Battery PackExtended Lithium-Ion Battery PackTravel ChargerThe travel charger plugs into your phone or thedesktop h

156Cigarette Lighter ChargerThis cigarette lighter charger allows you to chargeyour phone from your vehicle. The charger plugsinto a standard vehicle

157INDEXAAbc Mode ... 37-39Alarm Clock ... 131Answer ... 31Any Key ...

14 Safe Operation of Travel ChargerThe Travel Charger and the Desktop Charger that were designedby Audiovox for this unit both require the use of a st

158NNAMAuto ... 116Change ... 116Name Tag ... 116OOne-Touch Dialing...

159End User License AgreementThis wireless device (“Device”) contains software owned by third parties(“Software”). Each recipient (“User”) of this Dev

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15Safe Operation of Travel Charger (continued)♦Always unplug the travel charger or desktop charger from thepower source before attempting any cleanin

16MemoMemo

17Chapter 11BEFORE USING YOURPHONE1BEFORE USING YOURPHONEBefore using your phone, be sure to read and fully understand thismanual. This chapter addres

18Chapter 1Package ContentsThank you for purchasing the CDM-9900 wireless handset. Thephone’s giftbox contains all of the items listed below. If any i

19Chapter 1Front ViewSub DisplayStar Key(Vibration)Pound Key(Side KeyLock)LED (green/red)Camera LensCamera/Video KeyFlashAntennaRight SoftkeyEarpieceE

20Chapter 1Key FunctionsSoft Keys: Press to perform the function indicated atthe bottom of the display.Send Key: Press to make or answer a call. Press

21Chapter 1Icons on Main Display♦Signal Strength indicates the signal your phone is receiving. appears when you are out of the service area or the pho

22Chapter 1Using the BatteryInstalling the Battery Pack1.Press and hold the latch on the phoneand slide the battery cover to remove it.2. Insert the b

23Chapter 1Charging the BatteryCharge the battery before using the phone.Charging the Phone’s Battery1. Turn the phone off.2. Insert the round connect

24Chapter 1Charging TimeThe charging time, from empty to full, depends on the environmen-tal temperature, 0 to +35˚C.Charging with the Desktop Charger

25Chapter 1Getting StartedTurning the Phone On/OffTo turn the phone on, press and hold .To turn the phone off, press and hold .Antenna PositionFor o

26Chapter 1Using Phone’s MenuYour phone allows you to access the phone’s various menus fromone main menu.Accessing Phone’s Menu1. Press the left softk

27Chapter 1Menu Tree1. Phonebook1. Contacts2. Add New Entry3. Speed Dial #’s4. Voice Dial5. Group List2. Recent Calls1. All Calls2. Received3. Dialed4

1AUDIOVOXCDM-9900AUDIOVOXCDM-9900Tri-Mode Digital CDMA/AmpsHandheld Portable TelephoneIn today’s fast paced world, it has become a necessity to have a

28Chapter 1Menu Tree (Continued)6. Network1. System Mode2. Data Service3. Data Mode4. TTY5. NAM6. Web Connection7. Get It Now Con.7. Language8. Locati

29Chapter 22BASIC OPERATION2BASIC OPERATIONThis chapter addresses the basic calling functions of your phoneand outlines how to enter letters and symbo

30Chapter 2Making CallsMaking a Call1. Enter the phone number.2. Press VAD. The icon will appear.Tip: To clear the last digit, press CLR. To clear

31Chapter 2Answering CallsWhen you receive an incoming call the phone rings or vibrates andthe LED blinks green.Answering a CallTo answer the call, pr

32Chapter 2During CallsAdjusting the VolumeTo raise or lower the earpiece or speakerphone volume during acall, press the volume keys on the side of yo

33Chapter 2Call WaitingIf you have Call Waiting service, you may hear a beep tone whenyou are on a call alerting you of an incoming call. “New Caller”

34Chapter 2Recent CallsThe Recent Calls feature automatically saves the entire call history(including received, dialed and missed calls) so you may ea

35Chapter 2Recent Call OptionsFrom the recent call list or the individual entry, the following optionsare available by pressing the right softkey unde

36Chapter 2Making Emergency CallsCalling Emergency NumbersYou can make calls to “911”, “ 911” or “ 911”, even if your phone islocked or your call is r

37Chapter 2Entering Letters and SymbolsText entry is automatically activated for functions where you canenter letters; such as names or messages.Text

2TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 91 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE ...

38Chapter 2T9 Mode Basics♦The Shift key changes the letter case: (normal), (initial cap.) and (caps. lock).♦The Next key 0 displays the next choi

39Chapter 2Assigned Alpha Characters in Abc ModeEnglish12ABC3DEF4GHI5JKL6MNO7PQRS8TUV9WXYZ0.@? ! - , & : ' / 1ABC2DEF 3GH I 4JKL5MNO 6PQRS 7T

40Chapter 2Numeric Mode (123)Press 0 to 9 to enter digits; to delete a digit, press CLR.To return to the previous mode (T9 or Abc), press and hold the

41Chapter 33PHONEBOOK MENU3PHONEBOOK MENUThis chapter addresses saving a phone number to the phonebookand how to use Speed Dialing and Voice Activated

42Chapter 3Phonebook OutlineThe Enhanced Phonebook can save 300 entries, each with up tofive telephone numbers, three e-mail addresses and a Web ad-dr

43Chapter 3Saving Phonebook EntriesAdding a New Phonebook EntryTo save phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and a Web address(URL) with a name into your p

44Chapter 3Saving a Phone NumberTo save a phone number from the standby mode into yourphonebook:1. From the standby mode, enter a phone number then pr

45Chapter 3Finding Phonebook EntriesSaved phonebook entries are automatically sorted by name andcan be easily accessed from the Contacts screen.Findin

46Chapter 3Dialing from a Phonebook Entry1. From the standby mode, press the right softkey under Contacts.2. From the Contacts screen, find the entry

47Chapter 3Prepending DialingConvenient for adding an area code to a number from the phonebook.1. From the standby mode, press the right softkey under

3During Calls ... 32Adjusting the Volume ...

48Chapter 3Editing Phonebook EntriesEditing a Phonebook EntryTo add or change a phonebook entry’s items including name, num-bers, e-mail addresses and

49Chapter 3Selecting Ringer Type for NumbersTo distinguish callers from each other, assign a different ringer toneto a particular phone number:1. From

50Chapter 3Assigning Pictures for Caller IDYou can assign a picture to a phonebook entry so the picture willdisplay for incoming calls from the specif

51Chapter 3Deleting Phone NumbersTo erase an individual phone number, e-mail address or Web ad-dress (URL):1. From the standby mode, press the right s

52Chapter 3Using Speed DialingYour phone allows you to assign speed dial locations (2 to 99) toindividual phone numbers in your phonebook entries. To

53Chapter 3To assign a speed dial location after selecting a phone number:1. From the standby mode, press the right softkey under Contacts.2. Select t

54Chapter 3Voice Activated Dialing (VAD)Voice Activated Dialing (VAD) allows you to dial a saved phone num-ber by simply saying a name. Up to 100 name

55Chapter 3Tip: You can also assign the voice dial tag to a new phonebook entry byselecting Add New Entry from step 8 in “Registering a Name” onpage 5

56Chapter 3Changing Registered Names1. From the standby mode, press the left softkey under Menu.2. Select Phonebook then press .3. Select Voice Dial

57Chapter 3Group List for MessagingYour phone provides a Group List that saves up to 10 mobile phonenumbers or e-mail addresses with name. This helps

4Editing Phonebook Entries ... 48Editing a Phonebook Entry ...

58Chapter 3Copying from Phonebook Entries1. From the standby mode, press the left softkey under Menu.2. Select Phonebook then press .3. To display a

59Chapter 44VOICE MAIL AND TEXTMESSAGES4VOICE MAIL AND TEXTMESSAGESThis chapter addresses how to check voice mail messages andsending and receiving te

Chapter 460Messaging FeaturesYour phone allows you to send and receive enhanced text mes-sages and picture/video messages. Voice mail notification is

61Chapter 4Voice Mail MessagesIn order to use voice mail, you must first activate your voice mail-box. Please contact your service provider for more i

Chapter 462Sending Text MessagesYou can send enhanced text messages to mobile phones that sup-port the enhanced text messaging services from your serv

63Chapter 4Recipient OptionsSelecting Recipients from Your Phonebook1. From the To: screen, press the right softkey under Options.2. Select Phonebook

Chapter 464Edit OptionsMode OptionsFrom the Edit Message screen, the following options are availableby pressing the left softkey under Mode:♦T9: See “

65Chapter 4Message OptionsFrom the Edit Message screen, the following options are availableby pressing .♦Edit Recipient: Add, delete or change the rec

Chapter 466Checking Your InboxThe Inbox saves up to 200 incoming messages including, text andpicture if the memory space is available.Checking Incomin

67Chapter 4Inbox Message OptionsWhen a message is displayed, press the right softkey under Optionsto display the following menu options:♦Save Sender:

5Checking Your Inbox ... 66Checking Incoming Messages ...

Chapter 468Reviewing Your OutboxThe Outbox saves up to 200 outgoing messages including text, pic-ture and video if the memory space is available.Revie

69Chapter 4Outbox OptionsOutbox List OptionsFrom the Outbox list, press the right softkey under Options to dis-play the following menu options:♦Lines:

Chapter 470Message SettingsThe messaging settings allow you to customize the messaging fea-ture including text, picture, video and voice mail.Common S

71Chapter 4AlertCustomizes alert types to distinguish types of incoming messages.When Vibration Alert is activated, the following alert settings will

Chapter 472To set the length and volume of the Custom Tone:1. From the standby mode, press then 9 1 6.2. Select Alert Settings then press .3. Selec

73Chapter 4Pix./Video Message SettingsTo access these settings from the standby mode, press then9 2.Retrieve ModeSelect a retrieve mode for incoming

Chapter 474Voice Mail Number SettingTo change your voice mail number:1. From the standby mode, press then 9 4. The Edit VoiceMail Number screen appe

75Chapter 55PICTURE/VIDEOFUNCTIONS5PICTURE/VIDEOFUNCTIONSThis chapter addresses how to take pictures and videos with yourbuilt-in camera and camcorder

76Chapter 5Taking PicturesTaking a Picture with Your Camera1. To activate the camera mode from the standby mode, press or press and hold the side came

77Chapter 5Camera Mode OptionsWhen the camera mode is active, the following options are avail-able by pressing the right softkey under Options:♦Shutte

67 MEDIA GALLERY ... 91Managing Your Media Gallery ...

78Chapter 5Recording VideosRecording a Video with Your Camcorder1. To activate the video mode from the standby mode, press andhold . The LED blinks re

79Chapter 5Video Mode OptionsWhen the video mode is active, the following options are availableby pressing the right soft key under Options:♦Movie Lig

80Chapter 5Sending PicturesYou can send picture messages to mobile phones that support thepicture messaging services from your service provider. Pleas

81Chapter 5Recipient OptionsFrom the To: screen, the following options are available by pressingthe right softkey under Options:♦Phonebook: Select rec

82Chapter 5Picture Message OptionsYou may compose a slide show (up to 4 slides) by adding moreslides to the picture message. (Each slide can include o

83Chapter 5Sending VideosYou can send video messages to e-mail addresses. Please askyour service provider for more information.Sending a Video Message

84Chapter 5Inbox and OutboxIncoming Picture MessagesTo view incoming picture messages:1. From the standby mode, press , select Inbox then press to di

85Chapter 66GET IT NOW ANDMOBILE WEB6GET IT NOW ANDMOBILE WEBThis chapter addresses how to use “Get It Now” to download games,applications, ringers, w

86Chapter 6Get It NowYour phone enables you to download games, applications, ringers,wallpapers and more right to your phone. Please contact your ser-

87Chapter 6Playing Games/Applications1. To launch Get It Now from the standby mode, press .2. Select a game or application then press to play it.3.

7Security Settings ... 108Phone Lock (Menu 741) ...

88Chapter 6Mobile WebIf you subscribe to Internet service through your service provider youcan use our phone to browse various websites. This provides

89Chapter 6Browser MenuTo open the browser menu, press the right softkey under Menuwhile the browser is active.TabsThe browser menu appears with the f

90Chapter 6MemoMemo

91Chapter 77MEDIA GALLERY7MEDIA GALLERYThis chapter addresses how to use your Media Gallery that includesyour pictures/videos and downloaded contents.

92Chapter 7 Managing Your Media GalleryOnce you have taken pictures and videos or downloaded imagesand tones, they are automatically saved to your Me

93Chapter 7Viewing Your Media GalleryOnce you have taken pictures and videos or downloaded imagesand tones, you can view them at any time on your phon

94Chapter 7Playing RingersTo play a ringer or melody from the Tones folder:1. From the standby mode, press the left softkey under Menu.2. Select Media

95Chapter 7 Assigning Pictures and RingersAssigning a Picture to Phone TasksTo assign a picture or image saved in the Media Gallery to displayfor

96Chapter 7Assigning a Ringer to Phone TasksTo assign a tone saved in the Media Gallery to specific tasks:1. From the standby mode, press the left sof

97Chapter 88SETTING MENU8SETTING MENUThis chapter addresses the phone’s various functions and settings.♦Sound Settings♦Display Settings♦Answer Option