Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CDM 8500 Audiovox
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AUDIOVOX AUDIOVOX CDM-8500VM CDM-8500VM In today’s fast paced world, it has become a necessity to have access to real time information. Y our communica- tions tools must provide you with this access from any- where at anytime. With that in mind, Audiovox developed the CDM-8500, a clamshell style cell phone with dual LCD displays.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE .........7 Package Contents ..................................................8 Cell Phone Description ..........................................9 Function Keys .....................................
T ABLE OF CONTENTS T ABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 4 SETTINGS ..........................................51 Settings .................................................................52 Sounds ................................................................52 Display .
T ABLE OF CONTENTS T ABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 10 WARRANTY ..................................137 Protect Y our Warranty .......................................138 12 Months Limited W arranty .............................139 Page 4 - T able of Contents CHAPTER 6 VO ICE MAI L AND TEXT MESSAGES .
Please read and fully understand this manual before using your phone. This chapter addresses your phone, its keys, display icons, and the charging and proper use of the battery . Once you have read this chapter , you can move on to the basic and advanced features of your phone.
CELL PHONE DESCRIPTION CELL PHONE DESCRIPTION V olume Button Adjusts the earpiece and Ringtone volume. Earpiece Function Keys Keypad Microphone This phone is a CDMA2000 digital phone with data capabilities. The CDM-8500 weighs 3.1 oz. and the dimensions are 3.
DISPLA DISPLA Y INDICA Y INDICA TORS TORS Chapter 1 - Page 11 FUNCTION KEYS FUNCTION KEYS END KEY : Press to turn the cell phone on or off. T erminates a call or exits the current menu. SEND KEY : Press to make or receive a call. NA VIGA TION KEY : Press the arrow keys to scroll through the menu.
USING THE BA USING THE BA TTER TTER Y Y Chapter 1 - Page 13 DISPLA DISPLA Y INDICA Y INDICA TORS TORS INST ALLING THE BA TTER Y 1. Insert the bottom of battery into groove at bottom of the cell phone. 2. Press in the top of the battery until it clicks.
CHARGING THE BA CHARGING THE BA TTER TTER Y Y NOTE: Charging time applies only when your phone is turned off. Charging time may vary if your phone is turned on.
This chapter addresses the phone’s basic functions including menus, volume levels, and call features. Using the Phone Using the Menu Menu Summary (Sample) Basic Functions Functions During a Call Virgin Mobile Account Virgin Alerts Chapter 2 BASIC OPERA TION Chapter 2 - Page 17 Use only manufacturer approved batteries.
USING THE PHONE USING THE PHONE Chapter 2 - Page 19 USING THE PHONE USING THE PHONE TURNING THE PHONE ON 1. Press and hold until the Virgin Mobile logo appears, then reappears behind 2 vertical lines. NOTE: 1. If "LOW BA TTERY W ARNING POWER OFF" appears and the power goes off, there is a possibility of damaging your phone's memory .
MENU SUMMAR MENU SUMMAR Y Y Chapter 2 - Page 21 MENU SUMMAR MENU SUMMAR Y Y Page 20 - Chapter 2 SCHEDULE u SETTINGS u 3 : Edit Group 4 : Speed Dial 5 : My Profile 1 : Event 2 : Alarm 1 : Sounds 2 : Di.
Chapter 2 - Page 23 BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS MAKING A CALL 1. Enter the phone number . 2. T o place a call, press . 3. T o end a call, press . ANSWERING CALLS 1. T o answer a call, press any key except . Page 22 - Chapter 2 MENU SUMMAR MENU SUMMAR Y Y ● T o erase the last entered digits, press .
Chapter 2 - Page 25 BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS SPEAKERPHONE 1. T o activate speakerphone in idle, answering and calling modes, press and hold . 2. After a call the phone returns to normal (Speakerphone off). Page 24 - Chapter 2 Standby menu that appears when entering a number .
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Y ou can adjust the volume in two ways: by using the volume control keys on the side of the cell phone when it is closed, or by pressing when it is open. Pressing volume control keys: ● During a call : Adjusts earpiece volume. ● In Standby Status : Adjusts Ringtone volume.
Chapter 2 - Page 29 NOTE: T o turn mute off, press , then “Unmute” again. FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL FUNCTIONS DURING A CALL SEND MY PHONE# Enables your phone number to be automatically transmitted to a pager . (Dependent on pager service.) After calling a pager , when you are asked to enter your number , press “SEND MY PHONE #”.
Chapter 2 - Page 31 Page 30 - Chapter 2 VIRGIN MOBILE ACCOUNT VIRGIN MOBILE ACCOUNT VIRGIN ALER VIRGIN ALER TS TS The basic tasks for managing your Virgin Mobile account from your phone are summarized below . For more information about your account, contact Virgin Mobile.
This chapter addresses numerous functions including saving phone numbers to the internal contacts, entering text and accessing call logs. Storing Phone Numbers T ext Input Methods Speed Dialing Call Logs Call T imes Using Y our Contacts Chapter 3 MEMOR Y FUNCTION Chapter 3 - Page 33 Page 32 - Chapter 2 MEMO MEMO 50C-verginmobile9/20 2003.
TEXT INPUT METHODS TEXT INPUT METHODS Key Pad 1 2ABC 3DEF 4GHI : 9WXYZ 1 Repetition 1 A D G : W 2 Repetitions . B E H : X 3 Repetitions @ C F I : Y 4 Repetitions - 2 3 4 : Z 5 Repetitions ’ .
1. Press each key once for each letter of the word you are writing. ● T o write John with the English dictionary selected: 1. Press 5 once - (for - k) 2. Press 6 once - (for - km) 3. Press 4 once - (for - log) 4. Press 6 once - (for - john) 2. Press until the correct word is displayed.
SPEED DIALING SPEED DIALING ONE-TOUCH/TWO-TOUCH DIALING Ideal for frequently dialed numbers, this feature allows contact entries to be dialed via the keypad with only one or two key presses. ONE-TOUCH DIALING: 1-9 : Press the corresponding memory number and hold for more than 1 second.
INCOMING CALLS 1. T o view the 10 most recently answered calls, press . The 4 most recent calls will be listed first. 2. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list of answered calls, then select the desired number . T o view call details, press .
Chapter 3 - Page 43 Page 42 - Chapter 3 CALL LOGS CALL LOGS MISSED CALLS 1. T o view the 10 most recently missed calls, press . The 4 most recent calls will be listed first. 2 . Use the navigation key to scroll through the list of missed calls, then select the desired number .
Chapter 3 - Page 45 Page 44 - Chapter 3 USING YOUR CONT USING YOUR CONT ACTS ACTS EDITING YOUR CONT ACTS Y ou can add, edit, or erase phone numbers in the contacts. RECALLING BY PHONE NUMBER Recall saved phone numbers by searching for the location number .
Page 46 - Chapter 3 USING YOUR CONT USING YOUR CONT ACTS ACTS CHANGE GROUP RINGTONE 1. T o change the Ringtone for a group, press . 2. Select the group whose Ringtone is to be changed and press . 3. Use the navigation key to select a Ringtone. 4. T o save it, press .
Chapter 3 - Page 49 Page 48 - Chapter 3 SPEED DIAL Links a phone number of contacts entry to a location num- ber and enables you to make a call simply by pressing its location number in the idle mode. 1. Press . 2. T o link a phone number to the location, select the location then press .
This chapter addresses customizing your phone by adjusting Backlighting, V olume, Ringtones and other user-friendly features. Settings VR Mode VS Menu Chapter 4 SETTINGS Chapter 4 - Page 51 Page 50 - Chapter 3 MEMO MEMO 50C-verginmobile9/20 2003.
Page 52 - Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - Page 53 SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS VOLUME Controls the volume of the following items. The volume can be adjusted to 5 levels. RINGTONE Controls the Ringtone volume. 1. Press . 2. Adjust the Ringtone volume with the navigation key .
SETTINGS SETTINGS Chapter 4 - Page 55 Page 54 - Chapter 4 SETTINGS SETTINGS ALER T Sounds an alert to any change occurring on the phone. MINUTE ALERT Sounds an alert every minute of a phone call. 1. Press . 2. Select “OFF” or “ON” with the navigation key , t he n press to save it.
DISPLA Y Customizes and personalizes the display . ANIMA TION SETTING Selects your favorite LCD display in the following modes: IDLE DISPLA Y 1. Press . 2. Select an animation from the Animation List to use in the idle mode by using the navigation key .
SETTINGS SETTINGS LCD SETTING Controls backlight and LCD contrast for better view and more efficient use. BACKLIGHTING Backlights the display and keypad for easy viewing in dark places. 1. Press . 2. Select one of the following options: 5 secs, 10 secs, 20 secs, Off.
SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS Chapter 4 - Page 61 Page 60 - Chapter 4 SUB LCD SETTING Controls backlight and Sub LCD contrast for better view and more efficient use. SUB LCD CLOCK T o select an Sub LCD clock display: 1. Press . 2. Select one of the following options : Analog Clock, Digital Clock.
SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS Chapter 4 - Page 63 Page 62 - Chapter 4 INCOMING CALL Blocks all incoming calls, but allows outgoing calls to be placed. 1. Press then enter “P ASSWORD.” 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key .
SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS Chapter 4 - Page 65 Page 64 - Chapter 4 CONT ACTS Blocks access to, and protects data in your contacts. 1. Press then enter “P ASSWORD.” 2. Press then select “Allow” or “Restrict” with the navigation key .
SPECIAL #’ s Stores 3 phone numbers that are allowed to be dialed even in lock mode. 1. Press then enter “P ASSWORD.” 2. Press then select one from three blanks with the navigation key . 3. Press and input a phone number 4. Press again to save it.
Chapter 4 - Page 69 Page 68 - Chapter 4 SETTINGS SETTINGS OTHERS ANSWER MODE Selects an Answer mode. 1. Press . 2. Select “Any Key” or “Send Key” with the navigation key . 3. T o save, press . ACTIVE FLIP Selects an Active Flip Answer mode as follows.
Chapter 4 - Page 71 Page 70 - Chapter 4 SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS SETTINGS AUTO ANSWER Automatically answers a call after a preset number of rings. An ideal setting for the hands-free car kit. 1. Press . 2 . Select one from the following items (off, 5, 10, 18 seconds) with the navigation key .
Chapter 4 - Page 73 Page 72 - Chapter 4 VR MODE VR MODE VR MODE VR MODE V oice Recognition (VR) enables you to place calls and record voice memos using your voice. 1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR mode. 2 . When the phone turns to VR mode, the screen on the right appears.
Chapter 4 - Page 75 Page 74 - Chapter 4 VR MODE VR MODE VR MODE VR MODE CANCEL 1. Press and hold until your phone turns to VR mode. 2. T o exit VR mode or return to the standby mode, say “Cancel.” VOICE MEMO This feature is the same as on page 76, except you must use the phone to access the menu not your voice.
Chapter 4 - Page 77 Page 76 - Chapter 4 VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU CALL ANSWER Sets and operates answering machine. 1. Press . 2. Press . 3 . Select one of the following options with the navigation key , then press . ON/OFF: T urns the Call Answer Mode on/off.
Chapter 4 - Page 79 Page 78 - Chapter 4 VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VOICE COMMAND T rains the VR with the following categories of control words: YES/NO 1. Press . 2 . Press . 3 . Select one of the following options with the navigation key , then press .
Chapter 4 - Page 81 Page 80 - Chapter 4 VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU TOP LEVEL Use the T op Level to T rain or Untrain the VR with your control words. (Dial, Redial, V oice Memo, Phonebook, Cancel). 1. Press . 2 . Press . 3 . Select one of the following options with the navigation key , then press .
Chapter 4 - Page 83 Page 82 - Chapter 4 VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VOICE DIAL Lists, adds and erases voice tags for a contact entry . LIST 1. Press . 2. T o list contact entries with attached voice tags, press . 3 . Select one with the navigation key , then press .
Chapter 4 - Page 85 Page 84 - Chapter 4 VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VS MENU VOICE ALERT Sets the voice alert service. ON/OFF 1. Press . 2. Press . 3. Select “On” or “Off” with the navigation key , then press . RECORD 1. Press . 2. Press . 3. Record voice alert.
VS MENU VS MENU Chapter 4 - Page 87 Page 86 - Chapter 4 DIGIT MODE Use the digit mode to select one of the following options ; echo, beep, echo+beep. 1 .
This chapter addresses supplemental functions including the schedule, calculator , clock and stopwatch features. Schedule Calculator World Clock Stopwatch Location Chapter 5 SUPPLEMENT AR Y FUNCTIONS MEMO MEMO Page 88 - Chapter 4 Chapter 5 - Page 89 50C-verginmobile9/20 2003.
Chapter 5 - Page 91 Page 90 - Chapter 5 Reminds you of a previously scheduled event or anniversary with an alarm. EVENT 1. T o display a calendar , press . 2. Use the navigation key to choose a date in the calendar , then press . 3.1. T o set a time for an event, press .
WORLD CLOCK WORLD CLOCK WORLD CLOCK Displays the time in a specific pre-programmed city . 1. Press then for world clock. 2. Select a city with the navigation key . 3. The world map appears with the city , its date and time. Select another city using the navigation key .
Page 94 - Chapter 5 STOPW STOPW A A TCH TCH STOPWA TCH Allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. The stopwatch displays time in hours, minutes, seconds, and 1/100 of a second. 1 . P re ss th en fo r stopwatch. 2. T o measure a time period. ● T o start the stopwatch, press .
This chapter addresses checking voicemail messages, as well as sending and receiving text messages. T wo-Way T ext Messaging Checking Messages Sending T ext Messages T ext InBox Net Alerts T ext OutBo.
CHECKING MESSAGES CHECKING MESSAGES CHECKING RECEIVED VOICEMAIL MESSAGES 1. T o access your voice mailbox, press , then press . CHECKING RECEIVED TEXT MESSAGES 1. Press , then press “T ext InBox”. 2. Highlight the message you want to view and press .
EDIT MESSAGE 1. T o change the text message, press “Edit Message”. 2. Input text message, then press . CALL BACK 1. T o change the call back number , press “Call Back”. 2. Input call back number , then press . SA VE 1. T o save the text message, press “Save”.
LOCK & UNLOCK 1. T o lock or unlock the text message, press “ Lock & Unlock”. 2. Select Lock to lock the message or Unlock to unlock the message, then press . SA VE ADDRESS 1. T o save the call back number from the text message, press “Save Address”.
TEXT OUTBOX TEXT OUTBOX Chapter 6 - Page 105 NET ALER NET ALER TS TS Page 104 - Chapter 6 RESEND 1. T o send the message again, press “Resend”. ERASE 1. T o erase the message, press “Erase”. 2. Select “Y es” or “No” with or . TEXT OUTBOX MENU 1.
Chapter 6 - Page 107 Page 106 - Chapter 6 TEXT OUTBOX TEXT OUTBOX FILED Manages saved messages from the T ext InBox/ T ext OutBox. 1. Press and . Select a text message with the navigation key . Press . 2. The text message appears. Press to display [OPTS].
Chapter 6 - Page 109 Page 108 - Chapter 6 ERASE MESSAGES ERASE MESSAGES MESSAGE SETTINGS MENU 1. T o enter the Message Settings menu, press then “Msg Settings”. SA VE SENT MESSAGE 1. Press “Save Sent Msg”. 2. Select (No/Y es/Prompt) using the navigation key , then press .
Chapter 7 MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL Chapter 7 - Page 111 Page 110 - Chapter 6 MESSAGE SETTINGS MESSAGE SETTINGS AUTO ERASE 1. Press “Auto Erase”. AUTO ERASE INBOX 1. Press “Inbox”. 2. Select (Disable/Old Inbox) using the navigation key , then press .
This chapter addresses using your cell phone to access VirginXtras. Start VirginXtras VirginXtras Chapter 8 VIRGINXTRAS Chapter 8 - Page 113 E911 CALLING Allows you to place emergency calls, even when the phone is locked. Emergency calls are placed on any available system.
Chapter 8 - Page 115 ST ART VIRGINXTRAS Y our CDM-8500 allows you access VirginXtras directly from your phone. 1. T o access VirginXtras, press . 2. Scroll down the page using the navigation key . 3. T o select the softkey at the bottom of the display , press or .
Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones Safety Information for FCC RF Exposure SAR Information FDA Consumer Update Chapter 9 SAFETY INFORMA TION Chapter 9 - Page 117 MEMO MEMO Page 116 - Chapter 8 50C-verginmobile9/20 2003.
SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ANTENNA CARE Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES ELECTRONIC DEVICES Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are ade- quately shielded from external RF energy Y our physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Please read and understand all of the Precautions and W arnings contained in this manual before attempting to operate your phone.
CAUTION In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated trans- mitters.
SAR INFORMA TION as described in this user guide, is 0.633 W/kg. (Body-worn meas - urements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). While there may be dif fer- ences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe expo - sure.
• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF expo sure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and • Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.
5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed.
methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue- simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone.
12. Where can I find additional information? For additional information, please refer to the following resources: - FDA web page on wireless phones: (http://www .fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html) - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program: (http://www .
Protect Y our Warranty 12 Months Limited W arranty Page 136 - Chapter 9 MEMO MEMO Chapter 10 W ARRANTY Chapter 10 - Page 137 50C-verginmobile9/20 2003.
12 MONTHS LIMITED W 12 MONTHS LIMITED W ARRANTY ARRANTY AUDIOVOX COMMUNICA TIONS CORP . (the Company) warrants t o the original retail purchaser of this Audiovox Handheld Portable Cellular T elephone,.
WITHIN A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM DA TE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMP ANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENT AL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER W ARRANTY , EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHA TSOEVER.
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