Siemens C56 - User Manual

Safety Information 5 For vehicles equipped with Air Bags An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including ei- ther installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment ar- ea. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed...

Overview of the phone 10 w of ne Loudspeaker Display indicators Signal strength/ GPRS available/ battery level. Call key Dial displayed phone number or name, accept calls. In standby mode: Display the last calls. Hold down In standby mode: Switch signal tones on and off (see also p. 88). Microphone ...

Getting Started 11 The front and back covers of the casing (CLIPit™ Covers, my-CLIPit™: p. 19 and p. 97) as well as the keypad can be changed in a matter of seconds - no tools required: To attach To remove Note Your phone's display and the display cover of the top shell are delivered with a protecti...

Getting Started 12 Insert SIM card/battery The service provider supplies you with a SIM card on which all the im- portant data for your line is stored. If the SIM card has been delivered in credit card size, snap the smaller segment out and remove any rough edges.• Press grooved area n , then lift c...

Getting Started 13 Charge battery The battery is not fully charged when delivered. Plug in the charger cable at the bottom of the phone, plug in the power supply unit to the main power socket and charge for at least two hours. 7 Display when charging is in progress Charging time An empty battery is ...

General Instructions 14 ions User Guide The following symbols are used to explain operation: Control key Steps for calling a function are shown in a condensed form in this us- er guide, e.g.: to display the call list for missed calls: §Menu§ Call log Missed calls This corresponds to: §Menu§ Open men...

Switch on, off / PIN entry 16 on, off try Switch on/off Hold down On/Off/End key to switch on or off. Enter PIN The SIM card can be protected with a 4-8 digit PIN. Enter the PIN code using the number keys (the dis- play shows a series of as- terisks, if you make a mistake press §Clear§ ). §OK§ Press...

Security 17 y The phone and SIM card are protect- ed against misuse by several security codes. §Menu§ Setup Security then select function Codes PIN control The PIN is usually requested each time the phone is switched on. You can deactivate this feature but you risk unauthorised use of the phone. Som...

Security 18 ChangePhonecode You define and enter the phone code (4 - 8 digits) when calling up a phone code protected function for the first time. It is then valid for all protected functions. Clear SIM card barring If the SIM card is barred, enter the PUK (MASTER PIN) provided by your service provi...

My phone 19 ne Your phone offers a number of func- tions so that you can adapt it to meet your personal requirements. Ring tones Assign individual ring tones to caller groups or anniversaries (p. 66).The sound manager is available for managing the ring tones (p. 47). Wallpaper, Screensaver, Animatio...

Making a phone call 20 a call Dialing with number keys The phone must be switched on (standby mode). Enter the number (always with prefix, if necessary with the international di- aling code). §Clear§ A short press clears the last digit, a long press clears the entire number. Press the Call key. The ...

Making a phone call 21 When a number is busy If the called number is busy or can- not be reached because of network problems several options are availa- ble (depending on the service pro- vider). An incoming call or any other use of the phone interrupts these functions. Either Auto redial previous n...

Making a phone call 22 Handsfree You can put the phone aside during a call. You can then hear the caller via the loudspeaker. §Handsfr.§ Activate handsfree function. §Yes§ Activate. Control volume. §Handsfr.§ Deactivate. Held call You can call another number during a call. y menu§ Open call menu. Ho...

Making a phone call 23 Accept the waiting call §Swap§ Accept the waiting call and place the current call on hold. To swap be- tween the two calls, pro- ceed as above. End the current call: Press. The following que- ry is displayed: "Return to the call on hold?" §Yes§ Return to the held call....

Making a phone call 24 Call menu The following functions are only available during a call: y menu§ Open menu. Swap (p. 22) Hold (p. 22) Mute Switch mute on/off. If switched on, the person on the other end of the line can- not hear you (muting). Alternatively: Hold down. Handsfree (p. 22) Volume Adju...

Phonebook 25 ook Enter frequently used phone num- bers in the Phonebook with a special name. To dial them, simply highlight the name. If a phone number is stored with a name, it appears on the display when you are called. En- tries that belong together can be combined to form a group . <New entry...

Phonebook 26 Call/search for an entry Open Phonebook. / Select a name with the first letter and/or scroll. Dial number. Call with Record no. A record number is automatically as- signed to every new entry in the Phonebook. Enter record number (in standby mode). Press. Press. Edit entry Select entry i...

Phonebook 27 Phonebook menu §Options Open menu. Location: An entry can be moved to different storage locations in the Phonebook (change entry, p. 26). SIM (standard) g Entries that are stored in the Phone- book on the SIM card can also be used on a different GSM Phone. Protected SIM f Phone numbers ...

Phonebook 28 Assign animation Assign an individual animation to phone numbers. This animation will appear in the display when there is a call from this number. Assign animation Open Phonebook. Select entry. §Options Open menu. §Select§ Select > Animation . Select Own animat. or Own pictures . Sel...

Phonebook 29 Voice dialing You can dial phone numbers by sim- ply saying a name. Up to 20 voice recordings for voice dialing or voice commands (p. 55) can be stored in the phone (not on the SIM card!). Record recording Open Phonebook. Select entry. §Options§ Open menu. Voice dialing Select and confi...

Groups 30 If there are many Phonebook entries it is best to assign them to a group, e.g.: VIP, Friends, Business, Family §Menu§ Groups Select function: SMS to group A memo (SMS) can be sent as a "cir- cular" to all members of a group. Each SMS is charged separately! Select a group (the numbe...

Groups 31 §OK§ Confirm selection. The first entry is dialed. When the connection has been established, the call is put on hold. Proceed by calling the next entry until all marked entries are called (up to 5, depending on the service provider). §Options Open menu e.g. to link the calls on hold in a c...

Groups 32 Group setup §Menu§ Groups Group setup Select a group. §Rename§ Change group name. §Select§ Display members of the group. <New entry> Make your entries as in Phonebook (p. 25). §View§ Display entry. §Options See below. Group entry menu §Options Open menu. ˆ VIP (6) ‰ Friends (9) ‡ Bus...

Call log 33 Your phone stores the phone num- bers of calls for convenient redialing. §Menu§ Call log §Select§ Press. Choose call list. §Select§ Press. Select phone number. Dial phone number. Or §View§ Display information on the phone number. The following call lists are available: Missed calls The p...

Time/cost 34 ost You can display the charge details and the duration of calls as you speak as well as setting a unit limit for outgoing calls. §Menu§ Call log Time/cost After you have made the charge de- tail settings, you can display the call time/costs for the various call types or you can display...

Messages (SMS) 35 es You may transmit and receive very long messages (up to 760 charac- ters) on your phone, which are auto- matically composed from several "normal" SMS messages (note the accruing charges).Depending on the service provider, e-mails and faxes can also be sent or e-mails can ...

Messages (SMS) 36 Inbox/outbox §Menu§ Messages Inbox / or Outbox / The list of saved messages is shown. §Options§ See below. Inbox/outbox menu Different functions are available de- pending on the context: §Options§ Open menu. Archive §Menu§ Messages Archive The list of the messages recorded in the a...

Messages (SMS) 37 Archive menu §Options§ Open menu. Compose a message §Menu§ Messages New SMS Text input using "T9" (p. 79) allows you to quickly cre- ate long SMS messages using just a few key en- tries. §Delete§ Press briefly to de- lete letter by letter, hold down to delete the entire wor...

Messages (SMS) 38 Text menu §Options§ Open the text menu. Predefined text Standard text fragments which can be added to messages are stored in the phone. You can also create five additional text fragments yourself. Write text fragments §Menu§ Messages Predefined text Select <New entry> . Write...

Messages (SMS) 39 Picture & Sound Insert pictures and sounds in the message (EMS, p. 83). Compose the message. §Options§ Open the text menu at the end of a word. Select Picture & Sound . The Pictures&Sound menu opens: Fix animations Fix sounds Select range. §Select§ Confirm.The first ent...

Surf & fun 40 un Internet (WAP) Get the latest WAP information from the Internet that is specifically adapt- ed to the display options of your phone. In addition, you can down- load games and applications to your phone via WAP. Internet access may require registration with the service provider. ...

Surf & fun 41 Browser menu If the browser is active, the menu can be activated as follows: Press or  confirm . More ... Homepage The first WAP Internet page that is displayed af- ter connection is estab- lished (may have been set/preset by the service provider). Bookmarks Display up to 10 URLs ...

Surf & fun 43 Games & more Download games and other applica- tions via WAP/HTTP (p. 88, p. 84). You are advised about relevant appli- cations on the Internet. Downloading can start after a game/ application has been selected. You can now use the application/play the game. Most applications i...

Surf & fun 44 Receive information If information which is required, say, by an application that has already been installed, is received via SMS the k symbol appears in the display. By pressing the control key (on the left), the relevant application is start- ed and the information is processed. ...

Surf & fun 45 Activate HTTP profile §Menu§ Setup Connectivity HTTP profiles Select a profile. §Select§ Press to activate. Bitmap viewer Set animations, wallpapers and screensaver as required in your phone. Start bitmap viewer You will find animations/pictures and links stored in the phone under:...

Surf & fun 46 Receive pictures If a picture (graphic/screensaver) has been received via SMS the ` sym- bol appears in the display. By press- ing the control key (on the left), the bitmap viewer is started and the pic- ture is displayed. When downloading via WAP, the bit- map viewer opens automat...

Surf & fun 47 Sound manager You can use the sound manager to record, play and manage sounds, ring tones and melodies. If you wish, you can also download further ring tones from the Internet if you have stored URLs (links). §Menu§ Surf & fun Sound manager A list of the stored ring tones/melo-...

Surf & fun 48 §Stop§ End recording. §Repeat§ Start new record- ing. §Save§ Enter the name under which the recording should be stored. §OK§ Confirm. Playback Select recording. §Play§ The selected sound is played continuously. §Stop§ End playback. Sound manager menu Different functions are availab...

Surf & fun 49 Receive melody If a melody has been received via SMS a note ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ appears in the display. Press the control key (on the left), to start the sound manager. When downloading via WAP/HTTP, the sound manager automatically opens as soon as the process is com- leted (Internet addresses...

Organizer 50 er Alarm clock §Menu§ Organizer Alarm clock Use this function to set a single time for the alarm call. The alarm sounds even when the phone is switched off. §On§ / §Off§ Activate/deactivate the alarm. Setting §Edit§ Display the set time and dates for the alarm calls.Set the time for the...

Organizer 51 Special events §Menu§ Organizer Special events Your phone will remind you of spe- cial events so you do not forget them any more. New event Select <New entry> . Make the entries field by field. Type: I Birthday J Anniversary B Special event Name: Enter a short description. Date: E...

Organizer 52 Reminder An alarm will remind you of the event twice:• 24 hours before the date of the event as entered. • On the day of the event with the following options: §Options§ Open menu If an alarm is missed (e.g. because you are making a phone call) it ap- pears in the list of missed appoint-...

Organizer 53 Display entry Select entry §View§ Open note. Notes menu §Options§ Open menu. Missed appointments §Menu§ Organizer Missed appmt. Events with alarm which you have missed are listed and can be displayed. View Display entry. Edit Display the entry for changes. New entry Enter a new note. De...

Organizer 54 Calculator §Menu§ Organizer Calculator Enter number (up to 8 digits). Function " + " or " - ". Or §. =+ - * /§ Press control key repeat- edly on the right. Repeat procedure with other numbers. Result is displayed. Currency conv. §Menu§ Organizer Currency conv. You may ca...

Organizer 55 Convert Any combination of calculations may be made between the entered currencies. Select a combination of currencies from the list. §Select§ Confirm. Enter amount (up to 12 digits). The result is displayed. §Repeat§ Repeat conversion with other data. Calculator menu §Options§ Open men...

Organizer 56 Voice command menu Select the required entry with a voice command. §Options§ Open menu. Playing Play back the recording be- longing to the entry. New sample Redo the recording for an entry. Delete Delete entry. Delete all Delete all entries after confirmation.

Voice message/Mailbox 57 e/ Most service providers offer you an external answering service. In this voicemail, a caller may leave a voice message for you• if your phone is switched off or not ready to receive, • if you do not want to answer calls,• if you are making a phone call (and if Call waiting...

CB services 58 vices Some service providers offer infor- mation services (info channels). If re- ception is activated, you receive messages on the activated topics in your " Topic list ". §Menu§ Messages Cell broadcast Reception You can activate and deactivate the CB service. If the CB servi...

Profiles 59 If a profile is used, several settings are made with one function. • Five profiles are standard with de- fault settings, they can be changed however: Normal envi.Quiet environ.Noisy environ.Car KitHeadset • You can set two personal profiles ( <Empty> ). • The special profile Aircra...

Profiles 60 Profile menu §Options§ Open menu. Car Kit If an original Siemens Car Kit is used (p. 98) the profile is activated auto- matically as soon as the phone is in- serted into the cradle (p. 78). Headset If an original Siemens headset is used (p. 97), the profile is activated automatically as ...

Favorites 61 es §Menu§ Favorites Create your own menu with fre- quently used functions, phone num- bers or WAP pages. The list of 10 entries available is pre- set. However you can change it ac- cording to your wishes. Activate Select the required entry. §Select§ Press. Or If the selected entry is a ...

Fast access key 62 cess You can program an important phone number or a function on the control key (on the left) and the number keys 2 to 9 (speed dialing numbers). The phone number can then be dialed or the function can be started at the touch of a button. Available key assignments: Games & mor...

Fast access key 63 Apply The setting "Carol" is used here only as an example. §Carol§ Hold down . Speed dialing keys Number keys 2 to 9 can be used as speed dialing numbers for fast ac- cess. For available key assignments see p. 62. Number key 1 is reserved for the voicemail number (p. 57). ...

Setup 64 Display §Menu§ Setup Display Select a function Language Set the language of the display text. When "automatic" is set, the lan- guage of your home service provider is used. If a language that you do not understand happens to be set, the phone can be reset to the language of your hom...

Setup 65 Big letters You can choose between two font sizes for the display. Illumination Can be switched on and off (switching it off increases the standby time). Contrast You can set the display contrast. Press control key at the top/at the bottom repeat- edly to set the display contrast. Audio §Me...

Setup 66 Ring tones You can assign special ring tones to the call types/functions listed below . Select: d Calls Group callsOther callsAlarmsMessagesCell broadcast §Select§ Press. Choose ring tone. §Select§ Confirm. Call screening Only calls from numbers that are in the Phonebook or in a predefined ...

Setup 67 Keys §Menu§ Setup Keys Select a function. Any to answer Use any key to accept incoming calls(except ). Auto key lock If Auto key lock is activated, the key- pad is locked automatically if no key has been pressed for one minute in standby mode. This prevents the phone from being used acciden...

Setup 69 §Menu§ Setup Phone setup Select a function. Fact. settings The phone is reset to the default val- ues (factory setting) (does not apply to SIM card and network settings).Alternative input in standby mode: * # 9 9 9 9 # Phone identity The phone ID (IMEI) is displayed. This information may be...

Setup 70 Auto off The phone switches off each day at the set time. Activate: §Time§ Press. Enter time (24 h clock). §OK§ Confirm. Deactivate: §Manual§ Press. §OK§ Confirm. Auto timezone If this feature is activated, you will be asked if you want to change the time whenever you cross into a new time ...

Setup 71 WAP profile settings Up to 5 WAP profiles can be set (may be barred by the service provider). The entries may vary depending on your service provider. To set a new profile: Select profile. §Edit§ Open menu. Select profile range and make your settings/en- tries field by field. §Edit§ The ent...

Setup 72 Set HTTP profiles Up to 5 profiles can be defined (may have been barred by the service pro- vider). The settings have normally been carried out by the service pro- vider in advance. To set a new pro- file: Select profile. §Options§ Open menu. Change settings Select and confirm. Select profi...

Setup 73 Set SMS profiles §Menu§ Setup Connectivity Select a function. A maximum of 5 SMS profiles can be set. They define the transmission characteristics for an SMS. The pre- setting depends on the SIM card in- serted.To set a new profile: Select profile. §Options§ Open menu. Change settings Selec...

Setup 74 Fax/data mode using a PC §Menu§ Setup Connectivity Fax/data mod. Select a function. With the phone and a connected PC, you can transmit and receive faxes and data. Appropriate software for data communication/fax communi- cation must be available on your PC and there must be a connection to ...

Setup 76 Network §Menu§ Setup Network Select a function. Line This function is only displayed if it is supported by the service provider. Two independent phone numbers must be registered on the phone. Select Select the currently used phone number. / Display the current phone number. Lock line (Phone...

Setup 77 Pref. network The service providers you prefer when you leave your home network can be entered here (e.g. if there are several networks that differ in price). Your service provider is displayed: §List§ Display list of preferred networks. Fast search When this function is active, net- work r...

Setup 78 Accessories §Menu§ Setup Accessories Select a function. Car Kit If an original Siemens Car Kit is used (p. 98) the profile is activated auto- matically as soon as the phone is in- serted into the cradle. User-definable settings Auto answer (factory default: off) Calls are accepted automatic...

Text entry with "T9" 79 try 9" "T9" deduces the correct word from the individual key entries by making comparisons with an extensive dic- tionary. Setup §Menu§ Setup Display Text input Activate, deactivate T9 T9 preferred Select. ? Activate T9. §Change§ Confirm. b on the display ...

Text entry with "T9" 80 T9 word suggestions If several options are found in the dictionary for a key sequence (a word), the most probable is dis- played first. If the word you want has not been recognised, the next sug- gestion from T9 may be correct.The word must be §highlighted§ . Then pre...

Notes A-Z 82 A-Z Control codes (DTMF) Send control code You can enter control codes (digits) during a call so that an answering machine can be controlled remotely. These digits are directly transmitted as DTMF tones (control codes). The sounds can also be heard when the microphone is switched off. y...

Notes A-Z 83 EMS ( E nhanced M essaging S ervice) Besides (formatted) texts, you can also send• pictures (bitmaps),• sounds,• animations (sequence of 4 pic- tures) using the EMS.The segments specified above can be together or transmitted individu- ally on an SMS. With EMS, pictures and sounds can al...

Notes A-Z 84 HTTP ( H yper t ext T ransfer P rotocol) HTTP is the name for the protocol that controls transmission of data in the Internet. Via HTTP connections, you can download applications and games (Games & More, p. 43) and ring tones (sound manager, p. 47) for several voices (polyphone ring...

Notes A-Z 85 Combined files These files result from JAR files being loaded via JAD files. In this case the JAD file is inserted into the JAR file. The display icon is the same as for JAR files. Java ™ Java™ allows you to use numerous games and applications on your mo- bile phone. You can download th...

Notes A-Z 87 SIM card problems You have inserted your SIM card, b ut the following message appears: Please insert SIM card Please ensure that the card is correct- ly inserted and the contacts are clean; if necessary, clean them with a dry cloth. If the card is damaged, please contact your service pr...

Notes A-Z 88 Switch off ringer Switch off the ringer only for the current call/alarm (not if "Any key an- swer" p. 67, is active): Hold down . The call is still displayed. When you now accept or reject the call or switch the phone off and on again, this function is ended. Switch on/off all s...

Notes A-Z 89 WAP usage Start with... You can set which functions are to be displayed after Internet access: Open the browser menu. More ... Select. Setup Select. Start with... Select, then select from the list: Start menuBrowsermenüHomepageResumeBookmarks Enter the Internet address (URL) A WAP page ...

Notes A-Z 90 Changing the home page The address of the homepage is en- tered in the (access) profile (p. 73). You can change it in standby mode (if permitted by the service provider!): §Menu§ Setup Connectivity WAP profiles Select the profile for example: e-Commerce Select. §Edit§ The entry card is ...

Siemens Service 94 s If repair work is necessary please contact one of our service centers: Abu Dhabi ......................................... 0 26 42 38 00 Argentina ..................................... 0 80 08 88 98 78 Australia .......................................... 18 00 62 24 14 Austria.....

Specifications 95 ca- Exposure to radiofrequency signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio trans- mitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radiofre- quency (RF) signals.In August 1996, The Federal Com- munications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exp...

Maintenance 96 ance Maintenance tips • The SIM card should be treated with the same care as a cheque guarantee card. Do not bend or scratch it or expose it to static electricity. • Clean the card with a damp cloth or an antistatic wipe without chemical cleaning agents. • Protect the phone from moist...

Accessories 97 ories Basics Li-Ion Battery (700 mAh) Spare battery. Travel Charger Travel charger with an extended input volt- age rate of 100-240V. Desk Top Charger The desktop charger enables convenient charging of the mobile phone and an addi- tional battery. Headset PTT Headset with PTT key for ...

Accessories 98 Car Solutions Car Charger Charger for the cigarette lighter socket in your car. Car Kit Portable Handsfree kit with integrated loudspeaker and microphone and auto answer feature. Simply plug into the cigarette lighter socket. Ideal for mobility between vehicles. Mobile Holder Cradle w...

FCC/Industry Canada Notice 105 dustry Your phone may cause TV or radio in- terference (for example, when using a telephone in close proximity to re- ceiving equipment). The FCC or In- dustry Canada can require you to stop using your telephone if such in- terference cannot be eliminated. If you requi...

Ten Driving Safety Tips 106 ving Tips Your Siemens wireless phone gives you the power to communicate by voice — almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility ac- companies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.When driving a car, driving is your first responsib...

Intellectual Property 108 tual y Intellectual Property Restrictions All Intellectual Property, as defined below, which is owned by or other- wise the property of Siemens Infor- mation and Communications Mo- bile, LLC (“Siemens”), its affiliates, partners or suppliers, relating to the Phone, includin...

Index 109 A Accepted calls, call list .................... 33 Accessories ...................................... 97 Account limit (optional) ................. 34 Activate HTTP profile ................................. 45 phone profile ............................... 59 Aircraft mode, profile ..........