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User’s Guide
Mobile Phone
R250s PRO
Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, SE-221 83 Lund, Sweden
EN/SVV 000 000 R1A
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QUICK START This page helps you to get the phone up and running quickly. If you have not used a mobile phone before, we recommend that you read the chapter “Preparing Your Phone for Use” on page 4, for a more detailed installation procedure. • Wash the phone gently in cold water under a water tap. Do not immerse the phone in water! Not for Commercial Use Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
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R250S PRO FEATURES The R250s PRO is a mobile phone, specially designed to be used when working outdoors. Thanks to its rugged design the R250s PRO is very resistant to external influences such as dust, rain and shock. The R250s PRO is the first mobile phone which supports GSM Pro. GSM Pro is an extended feature of the GSM network, which supports group calls and call monitoring. (GSM Pro requires a GSM Pro subscription.) The R250s PRO has an vibrating call alert, which means that the ph
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Contents at a Glance Getting Started 3 Preparing Your Phone for Use 4 Turning Your Phone On and Off 14 Display Information and Key Functions 17 Making and Receiving Calls 19 During a Call 24 Speakerphone 26 Functions and Settings 29 Using the Menu System 30 Your Personal Phone Book 33 Keeping Track of Your Phone Calls 42 Your Voice Mail Service 44 Personalizing Your Phone 46 Sending and Receiving Text Messages (SMS) 53 Diverting Incoming Calls 62 Security for Your Phone and Subscription 64 Set
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Please note! Some of the services in this manual are not supported by all net- works. This also applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service provider if you are in doubt whether you can use a particular service or not. The symbol on our products signifies that they have been certi- fied according to the EMC directive 89/336/EEC, the Telecommu- nications directive 91/263/EEC, and the Low Voltage directive 73/ 23/EEC when applicable. The
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GETTING STARTED Preparing Your Phone for Use 4 Turning Your Phone On and Off 14 Display Information and Key Functions 17 Making and Receiving Calls 19 During a Call 24 Speakerphone 26 Not for Commercial Use Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
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Preparing Your Phone for Use Note! Please read the chapter “Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use” on page 112, before using your mobile phone. OVERVIEW Front Antenna Alert button Indicator light Mode switch Volume keys Earpiece/loud- speaker Display Push-to-talk button* On/off key Keypad Microphone * If you are not using a SIM Pro card (see “GSM Pro” on page 90), i.e. if you are using a regular SIM card, pressing the Push-to-talk button mutes the microphone, if pressed during a conversation
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Top Earpiece/Loud- speaker Alert Button Indicator Light Back Battery release Connector for catch external antenna Hole for belt clip Battery Charging connector Headset connector ASSEMBLY To use your phone you must: insert the SIM card attach the battery to the phone charge the battery Please see the following pages. Preparing Your Phone for Use 5 Not for Commercial Use Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
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THE SIM CARD When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card contains a computer chip that keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscrip- tion, and your Phone Book information, among other things. SIM cards come in two sizes. One is the size of a credit card, and the other is smaller. Your phone uses the smaller card. Many credit card-sized SIM cards have a perforated smaller card that you can
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The PIN Most SIM cards are supplied with a security code or PIN (Personal Identity Enter PIN Number), which you need to access the network. Every time you turn on your phone, it prompts you to enter your PIN. You will find your PIN in the infor- mation from your operator. You may need your PIN when you want to change the settings in your phone. Furthermore, some operators may have services that require a second PIN, your PIN2. You should be careful with your PIN, since it is your protection
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Attaching the Battery 1. Attach the battery to the bottom 2. Press the upper part of the battery part of the phone. against the phone until you hear two clicks. When to Charge the Battery The nickel metal hydride battery that comes with your phone can be charged whenever you wish without affecting its performance. This is not the case with the cheaper nickel cadmium type batteries, often sold as accessories by other suppliers. For the best talk and standby time in the long run, we recom- me
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Charging the Battery 1. Make sure that the battery is 3. Connect the other end of the attached to the phone. cable to the phone as shown in 2. Connect the charger to the mains. the picture. The flash symbol on the plug must face upwards. To indicate charging: the battery meter in the display pulses continuously. the indicator on top of the phone shows a steady red light (or green, if the phone is turned on). When the battery is fully charged, the battery meter in the display is full and
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Removing the Battery 1. Turn off the phone. 3. Lift the battery up and away from 2. Press the battery release catch on the phone. the top of the battery. Switching Antennas The R250s PRO comes with two antennas. The longer antenna gives you bet- ter receiving signalling when you are within an area with poor radio coverage. Please make sure that you switch antennas during dry conditions, to prevent leakage into the phone. 1. Pull out the rubber plug from the 3. Attach the new antenna, screwing
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The Clips The R250s PRO comes with two different clips: standard clip swivel clip. The standard clip is a metal belt clip which is attached to the battery with a screw. The swivel clip is a belt holder which has a knob and a belt holder. The knob is attached to the battery with a screw. The knob is round to allow the phone to rotate in the holder. To prevent the phone from falling out of the clip, you need to press a button to release the phone. Attaching the Swivel Clip 1. Attach the kn
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SYSTEM CONNECTOR BOOT The system connector boot prevents connected accessories, e.g. a handsfree set from falling out. When you use a portable handsfree and the phone is attached to your belt, the handsfree will not fall out if you bend forward or sit down. The system connector boot also works as protection for the phone’s system connector. With the system connector boot attached, you can charge the phone outdoors, even if it is raining, or in a dusty environment without damaging the phone
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR MOBILE PHONE When needed, the phone can be washed under running water. We recommend that you do it gently in cold water under a water tap. Before washing the phone, it is important that the battery is properly connected, the antenna is properly screwed on and that all accessories are removed. Washing the Phone Wash the phone gently in cold water under a water tap. Do not immerse the phone in water! Note! When washing your phone, do not direct the jet of water towards t
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Turning Your Phone On and Off TURNING YOUR PHONE ON Press and hold the NO key until you hear a click. If Enter PIN Appears in Display Enter Some SIM cards are protected with a PIN code. If Enter PIN appears in the PIN display after you have turned on the phone: 1. Enter your PIN. If you make a mistake while entering your PIN, erase the Enter wrong digit by pressing the CLR key. PIN **** 2. Press # or YES to confirm your PIN code. Note! If your PIN is entered incorrectly three times in a row
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No Network No network If the message No network is displayed, there is no network within range or 13:40 the received signal is too weak. You have to move to get a stronger signal. You can also try to replace the antenna with the longer high gain antenna. INITIAL SETTINGS The first time you turn on your phone, you may want to change the language in the display, set the clock and choose the ring signal type. For more informa- tion about these settings, see “Personalizing Your Phone” on page 46.
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Setting the Ring Signal Level 1. Press the RIGHT arrow key. MENU The text Ring level and a bar representing the ring signal level appears in the LLLL Ring level RRRR (QQQQQqq QQQQQqq QQQQQqq QQQQQqq) display. 2. Press YES to enter the Ring level menu. RING LEVEL The text Buzzer appears in the display. LLLL Buzzer RRRR (QQQQQqq QQQQQqq QQQQQqq QQQQQqq) 3. Press YES to enter the Buzzer menu. 4. Use the RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys to set the ring signal level. Pressing the RIGHT key increases the
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Display Information and Key Functions DISPLAY INFORMATION Your phone display helps you to: make sure that you are dialling correctly check your signal strength and service availability find out if you have received messages check which line is in use if you have the Two Line Service check battery level Icons in the Display Icons are displayed when specific functions are active or if you have received a message. The figure in the margin shows an overview of all the possible icons a
