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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 3 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 You have just purchased a SAGEM phone, we congratulate you; it is recommended that you read this handbook carefully in order to use your phone efficiently and in the best conditions. Your phone can be used internationally in the various networks (GSM 900 MHz and DCS 1800 MHz) depending on the roaming arrangements with your operator. We remind you that this phone is approved to meet European standards. SAGEM™ is a trademark of
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 4 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Contents Description .................................................. 6 Multimedia.................................................. 26 Installing the SIM card and the battery ...........8 i-mode™..................................................... 27 Inserting the memory card..............................9 i-mode™ services......................................... 27 Using the memory card...................................9 C
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 5 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Technical features..................................... 43 Care and safety information..................... 45 SAR...............................................................45 Advice for limiting exposure to radiofrequency (RF) fields .....................................................45 Safety............................................................46 Environment..................................................47 End
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 6 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Description Red key: Hold down: Switch on/off. In a call context: Reject a call - hang up In menus: Return to idle screen. Green key: Short press: (during a call), followed by confirmation: Hands free mode (WARNING: do not use the phone in hands-free mode near to your ear, or you may suffer hearing loss) In call context: Call - receiving a call Right key: In idle screen: Short press: Direct access to the i-mode menu, Lon
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 7 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 - Ring tones volume setting. - Deactivate the silent mode (if activated). - In standby mode, flip closed and screen lit off: a short press lights on the screen. Incoming call: Camera lens - A short press on the bottom side of the key: stops the ring tone. - A long press on the bottom side of the key: refuses the call. Music player mode: - Short press: volume setting. - Long press: change to the next or last piece of music. S
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 8 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Installing the SIM card and the battery WARNING Depending on the model, network configuration and associated subscription cards, certain functions may not be available. Ensure that your SIM card is a 3 V SIM type that is compatible with your phone. Inserting an incompatible card will be indicated by a message when your phone is switched on. Contact your operator. Your phone is identified by its IMEI number. Write this number do
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 9 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Inserting the memory card The memory card is inserted under the phone's battery. - Switch off your phone. - Remove the back cover. - Remove the battery. - Lift the flap. Insert the memory card. - Close the flap and replace the battery. - Replace the battery. Using the memory card The memory card is very fragile. Take care when you insert or remove the memory card. Some memory cards must be formatted with a PC before first use w
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 10 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Idle screen Battery (if it flashes red, the battery must be charged immediately) Silent mode (the ringtone is off) Only emergency call is possible Signal strength level (between 0 and 5 bars) Receiving SMS Full SMS inbox e-mail available on server Receiving e-mail/MMS Full e-mail/MMS inbox GPRS network available Connection to the i-mode™ service i-mode™, transmissions with the server in progress i-mode™ service locked by the u
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 11 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Quick start Information on the SIM card To use your phone, you need a card called SIM card. It contains personal information that you can modify: Secret codes (PIN(s): Personal Identification Numbers), these codes allow you to protect access to your SIM card and phone Phonebook Messages How special services work. Your phone is compatible with the SIM 3V cards. WARNING This card must be handled and stored with care in order no
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 12 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 If there are contacts saved in your SIM card, you are invited, if you wish, to copy them in the phone contacts memory. Warning If a wrong PIN number is entered three times in succession, your SIM card is blocked. You must then: - Enter the PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code provided by your operator, and validate. - Enter your PIN number and validate. - Enter your PIN number again and validate. After 5 or 10 failed attempts (de
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 13 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 First call Dial the number you want to ring. Press . During the call, the call in progress icon flashes on screen and tones may indicate the establishment of the call. While a call is connecting, the phone icon is flashing. You can adjust the sound level by pressing the side volume keys. At the end of the conversation press to hang up. International call Press 0 (hold down) to display « + », then the number of the called party
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 14 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Using your phone Improving antenna performance The antenna is integrated in your phone, under the back cover at the top. Avoid putting your fingers on this area when the phone is switched ON. If your fingers obstruct the antenna, the phone may have to operate with a higher power level than usual; decreasing its efficiency quickly. It could also affect the quality of your communications. Increase the battery life of your phone
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 15 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Charging the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. A new battery must be charged for 4 hours at least before being used for the first time. It reaches its optimum capacity after a few cycles of use. When your battery has been discharged, the empty battery icon flashes. In this case recharge your battery for at least 15 minutes before making any calls in order not to be cut off quickly. To recharge the ba
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 16 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Phonebook Using the phonebook Enter the Phonebook menu, the contacts list is displayed if you already get some (otherwise, go to Storing a new contact). When a contact is selected, an icon is displayed in the title bar: contact stored in the SIM card contact stored in the phone contact stored in the Fixed Dialling. See PIN2 number and Fixed dialling in Security Menu for more details about this activation. You can search for a
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 17 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Contact options To display the various options, select a contact and press [Options]. Modify contact Modify what you want and validate then select Save once the modifications completed. Send message To send a SMS, an e-mail or a MMS to a contact (see chapter Messages). Send by Bluetooth To send a contact details by Bluetooth. Copy to SIM / Copy to mobile This allows you to copy your phonebook contacts from one memory to the oth
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 18 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Set as my card/Business card The details of a contact stored in the phone memory can be saved in a business card. - Select a contact and press [Options]. - Select Set as my card and [OK]. The details are saved as Business card. Then you can read it, modify it or send it by SMS. Download SIM card/Backup to SIM This allows you to copy all the SIM card contacts to the phone memory and vice versa. Add to mailing list This allows y
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 19 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Messages Creating a SMS - Select Messages/Create Message. - Type your text. Using T9 Mode The Easy Message T9™ mode helps you to easily write your messages. The language used is the one selected on the display of the phone (if the language selected is not compatible with the Easy Message T9™, the English language will be automatically selected). Press once the key corresponding to the letter chosen and compose the word by cont
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252786126_my501Ci_en.book Page 20 Mardi, 25. juillet 2006 3:00 15 Saving the message - Select Save if you do not want to send the message immediately or if you want to send it several times. It is saved in the Drafts menu. or - Select Save as Template to use it again as a template. It is saved in the Templates menu. Sending the message - Once the text entered, press OK or press [Options] and select Send. - Enter the receiver’s number. - Select Send. Receiving a SMS Received SMSs are stored
