Audiovox CDM9500 User Manual

©2002 Verizon WirelessPlease Recycle. Rev. 1. 2 04/03CDM9500tri-mode phoneJoin in.Operation Manual

9SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING : Always read and understand all of the Warningsand Safety Instructions contained in this Manual before attempt-ing to use

99Chapter 77SECURITY FEATURES7SECURITY FEATURESThis chapter addresses how to lock and unlock your phone, restrictcalls to certain types of phone numbe

100Chapter 7Locking Your PhonePhone Lock (F11)Prevents unauthorized use of the phone.Locking the PhonePress 1 1. The icon will appear.Note: The p

101Chapter 7Restricting CallsCall Restriction (F61)Imposes various kinds of restrictions on outgoing calls. Emergencynumbers can be dialed even when t

102Chapter 7Security SettingsChanging Your Emergency Numbers (F62)To change your emergency numbers:1. Press 6 2.2. Enter the four-digit security cod

103Chapter 7Clearing the MemoriesCall Timer Reset (F641)To reset the Call Timers (Last Call, Outgoing Call and All Calls):1. Press 6 4.2. Enter the

104Chapter 7Function Settings Reset (F644)To reset the function, security and message settings:1. Press 6 4.2. Enter the four-digit security code th

105Chapter 88CONVENIENT FEATURES8CONVENIENT FEATURESThis chapter addresses how to use "Get It Now" to download appli-cations, melodies, wall

106Chapter 8Get It NowYour phone provides a unique feature - Get It Now - that enablesyou to download melody ringers, wallpapers, games and more fromy

107Chapter 8Downloading Melodies/WallpapersBefore downloading melody ringers and wallpapers, you need todownload the dedicated downloader. Please cont

108Chapter 8SchedulerDisplays the calendar with events and sounds an alarm to remindyou of up to 30 scheduled events.Scheduler OutlineThe scheduler di

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

109Chapter 8Saving a New Event1. Press 7. In the month calendar, select the desired daywith , then press .2. Press the softkey under Menu. Select “

110Chapter 8Scheduler Alarm OptionsWhen “Alarm Set” screen appears with the following scheduler alarmoptions, select the desired option then press . T

111Chapter 8Scheduled Events NotificationThe scheduler will remind you of the scheduled event if the alarm isactivated.1. At the specified date and ti

112Chapter 8Erasing Events from the Calendar1. Press 7. In the month calendar, select the day then pressthe softkey under Menu.2. Select one of the

113Chapter 99DATA COMMUNICATION9DATA COMMUNICATIONThis chapter addresses how to set up your phone to use as a wire-less modem when connected to your P

114Chapter 9Data Service ModeYour phone will work as a wireless modem when connected to yourPC computer or laptop with the optional data cable (MOK-95

115Chapter 9Data Mode (F53)Sets the mode for receiving async data calls up to 14.4 kbps.1. Press 5 3.2. Select “Off”, “Data” or “Data Once” then pre

116Chapter 9Operating with TTYTTY Mode (F54)Your phone is able to operate with a TTY (Teletypewriter) device inboth analog and digital modes. This fe

117Chapter 1010SAFETY INFORMATION10SAFETY INFORMATION♦Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones♦SAR Information♦Emergency Calls♦Operating Proced

118Chapter 10Safety Information forWireless Handheld PhonesRead this information before using your handheld portableCellular Telephone.Your wireless h

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 i

119Chapter 10Tips on Efficient Operation:For your phone to operate most efficiently:• Extend your antenna fully.• Do not touch the antenna unnecessari

120Chapter 10Hearing AidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. Inthe event of such interference, you may want to consult

121Chapter 10POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERESTurn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosiveatmosphere and obey all signs and instr

122Chapter 10SAR InformationTHIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIRE-MENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.Your wireless phone is a radio transmitt

123Chapter 10The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this modelphone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance withthe FCC RF

124Chapter 10Emergency CallsNever rely solely upon your wireless phone for essential communications (e.g.medical emergencies), if it can be avoided, s

125Chapter 10Operating ProceduresNever violate any of the following Rules and Regulations of the FCCwhen using your Cellular Phone. Such violations ar

126Chapter 10U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationCell Phone FactsConsumer Information on Wireless PhonesWhat kinds of phones are the subject of this upda

127Chapter 10FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that haveresponsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure

128Chapter 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

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

129Chapter 10Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RFradiation work?Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emis

130Chapter 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

131Chapter 1111WARRANTY11WARRANTY♦12 Month Limited Warranty♦Protect Your Warranty

132Chapter 1112 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTYAudiovox Communications Corp. (the Company) warrants to theoriginal retail purchaser of

133Chapter 11shown below or to the place of purchase for repair or replacementprocessing. In addition, for reference to an authorized Warrantystation

134Chapter 11PROTECT YOUR WARRANTYPROTECT YOUR WARRANTYCarefully read the Limited Warranty for your cellular phone, givingspecial consideration to par

135QUICK REFERENCETurn On/Off Press and hold Make a Call Phone number, press VADEnd a Call Press Answer a Call Press VAD or any digit keyClear Last Di

136Get It Now Phone Lock 1 1Automatic Phone Lock 1 2My Number 2 1Backlight 2 2Language 2 4Power Save Mode 2 7Wallpaper 2 8Idle Screen Selectio

137INDEXAAbc Mode ... 36Address Search ... 45Ala

138DownloadApplication ... 106Melody/Wallpaper ...107DTMF Send ...

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

139MMelody ... 87, 107Minute Alert ... 89Mis

140SScheduler ... 108Scratch Pad ... 32Secr

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14 Safe Operation of AC AdapterThe AC Adapter and the Desktop Charger that were designed byAudiovox for this unit both require the use of a standard 1

15Safe Operation of AC Adapter (continued)• Always unplug the AC adapter or desktop charger from the powersource before attempting any cleaning in or

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

18Chapter 1Package ContentsThank you for purchasing the CDM-9500 wireless handset. Thephone’s giftbox contains all of the items listed below. If any

1AUDIOVOXCDM-9500AUDIOVOXCDM-9500Tri-Mode Digital CDMA/AmpsHandheld Portable TelephoneIn today’s fast paced world, it has become a necessity to have a

19Chapter 1External ViewAntennaIncoming Call & Charging Indicator (LED)Sub-DisplaySpeakerEarphone Microphone JackPower/Data Connector

20Chapter 1Front ViewEarpieceRight Soft KeyNavigation KeySend Key & Voice Activated DialingEnd Key with Power On/OffSpeakerphone KeyVoice Mail &am

21Chapter 1Key FunctionsSoft Keys: Press to perform the function indicated atthe bottom of the display.Send Key: Press to make or answer a call. Press

22Chapter 1Icons on the Main/Sub DisplaySignal Strength: Indicates the strength of the signalyour phone is receiving.In Use: A call is in progress.No

23Chapter 1Using the BatteryInstalling the Battery Pack1. Slide the latch on the phone and re-move the battery cover.2. Insert the top of the BTR-9500

24Chapter 1Charging the BatteryCharge the battery before using the phone.Charging the Phone’s Battery1. Turn the phone off.2. Insert the flat connecto

25Chapter 1Charging TimeThe charging time, from empty to full, depends on the environmen-tal temperature, 0 to +35˚C.Charging with the Desktop HolderT

26Chapter 1Using the Belt ClipThe BC-9500 Belt Clip allows you to place the phone on your beltand consists of a holster and a clip.Attaching and Detac

27Chapter 1Getting StartedTurning the Phone On/OffTo turn the phone on, press and hold .To turn the phone off, press and hold .Antenna PositionFully

28Chapter 1Security CodeYour phone is equipped with the Security Code to access varioussecurity features. The security code is four digits long and is

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

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 CallsThe phone sounds the ringer or vibrates to alert you of an incomingcall.Answering a CallTo answer the call, press VAD. The

32Chapter 2During CallsAdjusting the VolumeTo raise or lower the earpiece/speakerphone volume during a call,press or . To switch between earpiece

33Chapter 2Three-Way CallingThree-Way Calling allows you to call a third party when a call isalready in progress. This service is system dependent.1.

34Chapter 2Making Emergency CallsCalling Emergency NumbersYou can make calls to “911”, “ 911” or “ 911”, even if your phone islocked or your call is r

35Chapter 2Entering Letters and SymbolsText entry is automatically activated when it is necessary to enterletters such as names or messages.Text Entry

36Chapter 2T9 Mode Basics♦The Shift key turns letter cases: “T9” (normal), “T9 ” (initialcap.) and “T9” (caps. lock).♦The Next key displays the ne

37Chapter 2Assigned Alpha Characters in Abc ModeKey12ABC3DEF4GHI5JKL6MNO7PQRS8TUV9WXYZ0English Spanish.@? ! - , & : ’ 1ABC2 AÁ BC2DEF 3 DEÉ F3GH I

38Chapter 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

3Caller ID with Name ... 31Missed Calls ...

39Chapter 33PHONEBOOK OPERATION3PHONEBOOK OPERATIONThis chapter addresses saving a phone number to the phonebook,Voice Activated Dialing and accessing

40Chapter 3Phonebook OutlineThe Enhanced Phonebook with 300 memory addresses saves upto five telephone numbers and three e-mail addresses per entry.Sa

41Chapter 3Saving Phonebook EntriesBasic SavingTo save phone numbers and e-mail addresses with a name intoyour phonebook:1. To display the Phonebook M

42Chapter 3Phonebook Entry OptionsWhen the phonebook entry is displayed with items entered, thefollowing options are available.Changing Icons for Numb

43Chapter 3Saving Numbers as SecretIn your phonebook, you can set a phone number and e-mail ad-dress to secret. A secret entry can only be accessed b

44Chapter 3Saving Linked NumbersAllows you to save linked numbers with pauses for link dialing.1. Enter a phone number in the standby mode.2. Press th

45Chapter 3Searching the PhonebookThe three search modes for locating a phonebook entry include:Address SearchFinds a phonebook entry by scrolling thr

46Chapter 3Alphabet SearchFinds an entry by scrolling through the alphabetically sortedphonebook list or by entering a first letter of a name.1. Press

47Chapter 3Dialing from the PhonebookSearch and Dial1. Locate the desired address using any of the phonebook searchmodes. (See Searching the Phonebook

48Chapter 3Prepending Dialing Convenient for adding an area code to a number in the phonebook.1. Locate the desired address using any of the phonebook

4Speed Dialing ... 47Prepending Dialing ...

49Chapter 3Editing the PhonebookEditing Phonebook EntryPhonebook contents can be modified including numbers, namesand e-mail addresses.1. Locate the d

50Chapter 3Changing the Order of NumbersInterchanges any two phone numbers in the same entry.1. Locate the desired address using any of the phonebook

51Chapter 3Voice Activated Dialing (VAD)Dials a saved phone number by saying the name. Up to 100 namescan be registered.Registering Your Voice1. Press

52Chapter 3Adding the Voice Tag to a New Phonebook Entry1. When the phonebook menu appears, select “New Entry” thenpress . Enter a phone number and na

53Chapter 3Changing Registered Voices1. Press . Select “Voice Dial” then press .2. The Voice Dial list is displayed.3. Select the entry then press t

54Chapter 3Call HistoryCall History automatically saves outgoing, incoming and missedcall histories. Scratchpad memory saves numbers entered duringcal

55Chapter 3Call History OptionsWhen the call history list or its individual information is displayed,the following options are available.Dialing from

56Chapter 3Group List for SMSYour phone provides a Group List that saves up to 10 cellular phonenumbers or e-mail addresses with name. This helps you

57Chapter 3Copying from Phonebook1. Press . Select “Group List SMS” then press .2. When the group list is displayed, select a new item then pressth

58Chapter 3Erasing a Number from Group List1. Press . Select “Group List SMS” then press .2. When the group list is displayed, select the item to b

5Checking Received Messages ... 66Checking Inbox Messages ... 6

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

Chapter 460Messaging FeaturesYour CDM-9500 wireless handset features Two-Way Short Mes-sage Service (SMS). This feature sends and receives text mes-sa

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 simultaneously send a text message to up to 10 recipients.Sending a New MessageStep 1Press , select “Send New

63Chapter 4Using Your Group List1. In the “To” screen, press the softkey under .2. Select “Group List” then press to recall it.3. Turn checkboxes o

Chapter 464Reviewing Sent MessagesThe Outbox saves up to 50 sent text messages.Reviewing Outbox Messages1. Press , select “Outbox” then press. Sent

65Chapter 4Outbox OptionsWhen a message is displayed, press the softkey under Option todisplay the following menu options. To select an option, press

Chapter 466Checking Received MessagesThe Inbox saves up to 50 received text messages.Checking Inbox Messages1. Press , select “Inbox” then press .Re

67Chapter 4Inbox OptionsWhen a message is displayed, press the softkey under Option todisplay the following menu options. To select an option, press .

Chapter 468Messaging Feature SettingsTo customize the messaging features, press , select “Msg. Set-tings” then press to display the setting menu. T

6Backlight (In Use) (F222) ... 83Auto Hyphen (F23) ...

69Chapter 4Alert SettingsCustomizes alert types to distinguish types of messages received.When Vibrating Alert (F36) is activated, the following alert

Chapter 470E-mail AlertSelect an alert type for a new text message from e-mail address.Options are the same as Voice Mail Alert.Note: If the sender’s

71Chapter 4Auto DeleteControls the auto delete function of the inbox memory.♦On: When the inbox is full, it deletes the oldest text message tosave a n

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73Chapter 55INTERNET BROWSING5INTERNET BROWSINGThis chapter addresses the convenient handset functions that en-able you to access the Wireless Interne

74Chapter 5Accessing Wireless InternetThe CDM-9500 wireless handset telephone can browse variousInternet websites if you subscribe to Internet service

75Chapter 5Closing Web BrowserTo exit from the browser and return to the standby mode, press.Accessing with BookmarkTo access the Internet through you

76Chapter 5Browsing Internet WebsitesOnce the phone is connected to the Internet, you can browsewebsites following these simple basics:Browsing KeysSo

77Chapter 5Browser MenuTo open the browser menu, press while the browser is active.Select the desired menu action then press .1. Back: Returns to th

78Chapter 5Web Browser SettingsTo customize your browser, press , select “Settings” then press. To select an option, press .1. Homepage: Changes you

77 SECURITY FEATURES ... 99Locking Your Phone ...

79Chapter 66FUNCTION SETTINGS6FUNCTION SETTINGSThis chapter addresses the phone’s various functions and settings.♦Accessing Function Menu♦Key Settings

80Chapter 6Accessing Function MenuYour phone can be customized using the various settings in the Func-tion Menu. See Function Menu Tree on the followi

81Chapter 6Function Menu TreeGet It Now (F#)Key Setting (F1)Phone Lock (F11)Auto Lock (F12)Auto Answer (F13)Quick Dialing (F14)Open to Answer (F15)Any

82Chapter 6Key SettingsAutomatic Answering (F13)Automatically answers incoming calls after a specified duration. Con-venient when the phone is install

83Chapter 6 Display FeaturesMy Number (F21)Displays your wireless handset’s phone number.1. Press 2 1. The phone number is displayed.2. To exit, pr

84Chapter 6Auto Hyphen (F23)Automatically inserts a hyphen when phone numbers are enteredand recalled from the phonebook.1. Press 2 3.2. Select “On”

85Chapter 6Power Save Mode (F27)Controls the power to the main display.1. Press 2 7.2. Select the menu option then press .♦ Min.: Turns the main di

86Chapter 6Idle Screen Selection (F29)Selects a screen image in the standby mode.1. Press 2 9.2. Select the desired screen then press .♦Large Digit

87Chapter 6Tone SettingsRing Volume (F31)To adjust the ringer tone volume for incoming calls:1. Press 3 1.2. Press or to achieve the desired sou

88Chapter 6Key Volume (F33)To adjust the key tone volume:1. Press 3 3.2. Press or to achieve the desired sound level or Silentmode, then press .

810 SAFETY INFORMATION ... 117Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones ... 118SAR Information ..

89Chapter 6Caller ID Alert (F353)To set an audible alert when a Caller ID call is received:1. Press 3 5 3.2. Select “On” or “Off” then press .Servi

90Chapter 6Vibrating Alert (F36)When activated, the phone vibrates to alert you of the following eventsin the standby mode. The audible alerts will be

91Chapter 6Clock and TimersCall Timers (F41)To help manage your calls, your phone is equipped with several CallTimers.1. Press 4 1.2. Call timers are

92Chapter 6Calls-in-Absence Indicator (F42)Indicates the number of unanswered calls to your phone in the hands-free car kit. When activated, the hands

93Chapter 6Alarm Clock (F44)Sounds an alarm everyday at a specified time.Setting the Alarm1. Press 4 4. The menu options appear.2. Select “Notice”

94Chapter 6Countdown Timer (F45)Sounds an alarm when the countdown timer expires.Starting the Countdown Timer1. Press 4 5. The menu options appear.

95Chapter 6System FeaturesSystem Mode (F51)Selects which cellular system (A or B) your phone utilizes; remem-bers the last A/B setting each time it is

96Chapter 6GPS Location Mode (F55)Select the location mode that the system uses to measure your lo-cation.1. Press 5 5.2. Select “Location On” or “91

97Chapter 6Force Analog (F57)Temporarily directs the phone to use the analog mode for one in-coming or outgoing call.1. Press 5 7.2. Select “Yes” or

98Chapter 6NAM Change (F582)Enables you to change the NAM being used. Do not use this fea-ture if you do not have multiple registrations.1. Press 5