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QUALCOMM Globalstar
GSP-1600 Tri-Mode Phone
User Guide
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This guide is based on the production version of the QUALCOMM Globalstar GSP-1600 Tri-Mode. Software changes may have occurred after this printing. QUALCOMM reserves the right to make changes in technical and product specifications without prior notice. QUALCOMM Incorporated 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-1714 Document Number 80-98153-2EN Rev- Copyright© 1999-2000 QUALCOMM® Incorporated All rights reserved This technology was exported from the United States Government. Diversion co
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Contents Cautions and Warnings .........................................................................vii Getting Started ..........................................................................................1 Understanding your phone ...................................................................1 Contacting customer service .................................................................1 Solving problems ..............................................................................
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Call History Menu ...................................................................................23 Accessing call history list ....................................................................23 Viewing call history details .................................................................24 Messages Menu ........................................................................................25 Voice messages ................................................................................
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Battery Care and Maintenance ............................................................59 Battery .................................................................................................59 Battery care and charging ...................................................................59 Battery chargers ..................................................................................60 Low battery ..........................................................................................
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Cautions and Warnings Warning Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by QUALCOMM. The use of any other type may be dangerous. Warning Allow only authorized personnel to service the phone and its accessories. Unauthorized service can invalidate the warranty. Caution Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty and your authority to operate this equipment. Caution Avoid exposing the phone and accessories to rai
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Cautions and Warnings viii
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Getting Started It is very important that you read this section because your tri-mode phone is unique – it combines satellite technology and cellular technology in one phone. For more detailed information on usage, refer to the other sections in this guide. If you need further assistance, see Solving problems, page 1. Understanding your phone Consider your phone as “two phones in one” because it requires operation in two distinct ways to make and receive two different types of calls: ■ Satel
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Getting Started Manually selecting call mode When you are ready to make a call, you can quickly select the call mode you prefer. You can select Globalstar, cellular (digital or analog), or Auto Mode. If you select Auto Mode, the phone looks for service as specified by the Auto Mode setting (see Auto Mode, page 56). To manually select a call mode: ■ Press and hold to display the mode menu, and press the menu number of the appropriate call mode. Preparing for satellite calls ■ If the security
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Getting Started ■ Move the antenna to its optimal position (pointing straight up to the sky) until it sets into one of three positions. You cannot make or receive a satellite call with the Globalstar satellite antenna stored. The following shows right and wrong antenna positions when making satellite calls: ■ Position yourself outdoors so that you can see the whole sky to prevent dropped calls. If a call is dropped, a fade alert sounds if that feature is turned on (see Fade, page 46). Fo
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Getting Started Making satellite calls 1. Rotate the satellite antenna (see Preparing for satellite calls, page 2). 2. Press and hold to turn your phone on. 3. Select call mode, if necessary (see Manually selecting call mode, page 2). Note The roaming indicator ( ) usually displays immediately if the network roams to find a satellite service provider. Occasionally, the roaming indicator displays after you press , and you may not see the indicator. 4. Enter the phone number that you want to
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Getting Started 4. Enter the phone number that you want to call (see Entering numbers, page 12). 5. Press . A message displays if the phone is locked, if the phone number is restricted, or if there is another problem. Making data calls If your satellite service provider offers Globalstar packet data service, you can make data calls in Globalstar mode. The QUALCOMM Globalstar packet data kit allows you to access the Internet or other networks with packet data service. You need the data cabl
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Getting Started Note If you miss a call, you can press either ok to return to standby mode or view to display the call history list for details about the missed call. 3. To answer a call, do one of the following: ■ Press . ■ From standby mode, press any key except or if Any-Key Answer is set to “on” (see Any-Key Answer, page 45). Ending calls ■ Press . The total time of the call briefly displays. You can also obtain the total time of each call in the call history list. Displaying your ph
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Phone Basics Learn about these topics in this section: ■ Phone features and keypad ■ Display indicators ■ Security module ■ Antenna basics ■ Information key Phone features and keypad 1. Light indicator – Flashes when turning phone on, when receiving incoming calls, or when receiving text or voice mail messages. 2. Earpiece 7
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Phone Basics 3. Volume buttons – Adjust ringer volume when not on a call. Scroll through the menu items if a scroll arrow displays. Scroll through call history and phone book. Move the cursor when editing alphabetic characters or digits. 4. SMART KEY options – Select the option on the screen by pressing the SMART KEY below it. 5. SMART KEY buttons– Press the SMART KEY to select the appropriate option on the screen. 6. Information key – Insert pauses and hyphens. Additional help is availa
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Phone Basics Display indicators The indicators on the screen show the status of the phone and the battery charge level at a quick glance. i Phone operating in Globalstar satellite mode D Phone operating in digital mode Phone operating in analog mode if neither nor display D Signal strength ranging from a strong signal (four lines) to an extremely weak signal (one line) Call in progress No service available. If service is unavailable, the phone sounds a beep when you try to make a call.
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Phone Basics Security module The security module activates your phone when in Globalstar satellite mode. It is located on the lower left side of the front of the phone. The security module that comes with your phone works only with that phone and is not interchangeable. Caution Do not remove the security module. When in Globalstar satellite mode, the security module must be properly installed to make or receive calls. If it is not properly installed, you can only make calls to emergency
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Calling Basics Learn about these topics in this section: ■ Turning the phone on and off ■ Standby and power save modes ■ Entering numbers ■ Making emergency calls, redialing, and muting ■ Possible service provider services (international dialing, call waiting, three-way calling, and caller ID) Turning the phone on 1. Make sure that the battery is charged and properly installed (see Battery chargers, page 60, and Battery replacement, page 61). 2. Press and hold until the indicator light illumi
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Calling Basics Power save mode If your phone does not find service while in standby mode, it switches to power save mode. Power save mode maximizes battery life by periodically looking for service. The following message displays when your phone is in power save mode: To return to standby mode, press any key. Entering numbers You can enter up to 32 numbers and other characters (hyphens and pauses). Note All 32 characters do not always display on certain screens and may be replaced by perio
