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AB 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 Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns “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.
AB 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 Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 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.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 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 Inco
AB Please note! Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Some of the services in this manual are not supported by all networks. 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.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 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
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB 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 Push-to-talk button* Earpiece/loudspeaker Display On/off key Keypad Microphone * If you are not using a SIM Pro card (see “GSM Pro” on page 90), i.e.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Earpiece/Loudspeaker AB Top Alert Button Indicator Light Back Battery release catch Connector for 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.
AB 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 Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns that keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription, 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.
Most SIM cards are supplied with a security code or PIN (Personal Identity 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 information from your operator. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Enter PIN AB The PIN 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.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Attaching the Battery 1. Attach the battery to the bottom part of the phone. 2. Press the upper part of the battery 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.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Charging the Battery 1. Make sure that the battery is attached to the phone. 2. Connect the charger to the mains. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the phone as shown in 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).
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Removing the Battery 1. Turn off the phone. 2. Press the battery release catch on the top of the battery. 3. Lift the battery up and away from the phone. Switching Antennas The R250s PRO comes with two antennas. The longer antenna gives you better 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.
The R250s PRO comes with two different clips: • standard clip • swivel clip. AB The Clips Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 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.
AB 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 Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 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.
AB 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 Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 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.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Turning Your Phone On and Off TURNING YOUR PHONE ON • Press and hold the N O key until you hear a click. If Enter PIN Appears in Display Enter PIN Some SIM cards are protected with a PIN code. If Enter PIN appears in the display after you have turned on the phone: 1. Enter your PIN. If you make a mistake while entering your PIN, erase the Enter PIN **** wrong digit by pressing the C L R key. 2.
No Network AB 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 Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 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.
1. Press the R I G H T arrow key. MENU L Ring level R (QQQQQqq QQQQQqq) QQQQQqq AB Setting the Ring Signal Level The text Ring level and a bar representing the ring signal level appears in the display. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 2. Press Y E S to enter the Ring level menu. RING LEVEL L Buzzer R (QQQQQqq QQQQQqq) QQQQQqq The text Buzzer appears in the display. 3. Press Y E S to enter the Buzzer menu. 4.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 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.
Description: L1/L2 Line indicator Tells you which line is in use if you have the Two Line Service. Ξ This icon indicates that fixed incoming calls is activated. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Fixed incoming calls indicator AB Icon: Name: KEY FUNCTIONS Before making or receiving a call, it is useful to understand the keys. The table below explains the basic key functions. Note! Some keys have different functions when you enter the menu system.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Making and Receiving Calls The instructions in this chapter assume that you have turned on your phone and that you are within range of a network. If you are abroad, you may use other networks, provided your home network has an agreement that allows you to do this. See “Setting Network Preferences” on page 70. Key Functions Before making and receiving calls, it is useful to understand the keys and their functions.
AB RE-DIALLING A PREVIOUSLY CALLED NUMBER Your phone conveniently lets you re-dial the last phone numbers you have called (15 or more, depending on your SIM card). It can also re-dial a number Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns automatically if the connection failed when you first called. To re-dial a previously called number 1. Press Y E S . LAST DIALLED R L 012345678 The display shows the last dialled number. 2.
AB Checking the First Characters If you have entered more characters than can be seen in the display, the first characters are replaced by the l symbol. Press the R I G H T arrow key to check Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns the first characters. MAKING ALERT CALLS The R250s PRO is equipped with an Alert button, located on the top of the phone, next to the antenna (see “Overview” on page 4).
AB RECEIVING A CALL When you receive a call, the phone rings and the indicator light on top of the Answer? phone blinks green rapidly. The display shows Answer? . Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns If your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification service and the caller’s network sends the number, you see the caller’s number at the bottom of the display. If the number is stored with a name in the phone book, the name is shown in the display.
L 1. Enter the phone number you wish to call. R 2. Press the R I G H T key. The Special functions menu appears in the display. 3. Press Y E S to enter the Special functions menu. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns SPECIAL FUNC L Send ID R 01234567890 AB To Show Your Number for a Particular Call MENU Special Functions 4. Select Show Id and press Y E S to make the call.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns During a Call Your phone has several functions which you might find helpful while a call is in progress. CHANGING THE EARPIECE VOLUME During a call you can change the earpiece volume. To change the earpiece volume during a call • Press the volume key on the side of the phone up or down. • Pressing U P increases the volume. • Pressing D O W N decreases the volume.
AB SENDING TONE SIGNALS To use telephone banking services or control a telephone answering machine, you need to use codes. These codes are sent as tone signals (also known as Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns DTMF tones or touch tones). To send tone signals/codes during a call • Press the appropriate keys (0–9, * and #). Tip! You can also save the code together with a number in the Phone Book. See “Your Personal Phone Book” on page 33.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Speakerphone The R250s PRO is equipped with a speakerphone which, when on, increases the earpiece/loudspeaker volume significantly. The speakerphone is very useful when e.g you need to speak to someone on the phone and continue using both hands. You may, e.g. receive some instructions over the phone that you need both hands to perform. The speakerphone is also convenient when you want other people to participate in a conversation.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Making and receiving calls in speakerphone mode is done in the same way as in phone mode. To make a call in speakerphone mode 1. Enter the phone number, including the area code, and press Y E S . Do not hold the phone close to your ear during the conversation. 2. Press N O to end the call. To answer a call in speakerphone mode 1. Press Y E S to answer the call.
28 Speakerphone Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS 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 Setting Network Preferences 70 Handling More than One Call Simultaneously 74 Knowing the Call Time/Call Cost 78 Using Two Phone Lines
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Using the Menu System The menu system allows you to control the phone’s functions and to customize it to suit your personal preferences. You use the menu system every time you want to change a setting in your phone, such as the ring signal. Each menu contains a list of options. Some menus have sub-menus with additional options.
When L and R are displayed, there are more options you can scroll • Text in brackets shows the current setting of the function shown in the AB • through with the R I G H T and L E F T keys. display. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns In this manual, we have chosen to exclude some of the details above in the pictures of the displays. This is to make it easier for you understand the display texts in the margins. Below is an overview of the main menus.
another menu. SETTINGS LEar volumeR R (QQQQq QQQQq) QQQQq 2. Press Y E S to select the Settings menu. AB The arrows on either side of the word Settings mean that you can scroll to Now you are in the Settings menu. The name of the menu that you have Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns chosen is shown in capital letters at the top of the display. SETTINGS LKey soundR R (Click) 3. Use the L E F T or R I G H T keys to scroll to the Key sound menu.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Your Personal Phone Book Your phone has a phone book in which you can store names and numbers. The phone book also keeps track of your last dialled numbers and, if you subscribe to the Calling Line Identification service (CLI), the last answered numbers. Convenient if you have to call someone back. Please see “Keeping Track of Your Phone Calls” on page 42 for more information.
AB If you are using a SIM Pro card, see “GSM Pro” on page 90. Some storing positions on the SIM card may be used by your service administrator. This means that you may not be allowed to edit, store or erase these positions. For more information, please contact your service administrator.
To enter the second letter on the numeric keys straight away, e.g. a ‘B’, AB • press and hold the volume key upwards, then press 2. To enter the third letter, e.g. a ‘C’, press and hold the volume key downwards, then press 2. To enter a digit press and hold the desired key. • To erase letters to the left of the cursor press C L R . Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns • STORING A NUMBER TOGETHER WITH A NAME STORE 19 Name: John Doe 1.
AB To make a call with tone signal codes, proceed as described in “Making and Receiving Calls” on page 19. When you make the call, the phone dials the number, waits until the call is answered and then sends the code. If you inserted another pause and another code, it pauses again, sends the next code Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns and so on.
AB Note! If you are using a GSM Pro card (see “GSM Pro” on page 90) some storing positions on the SIM card may be used by your service administrator. This means that you may not be allowed to use these positions for storing your own phone book entries. For more information, please contact your service Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns administrator.
NAME RECALL Position: 2. Enter the position number of the stored phone number. 6 AB To recall a phone number using the position 1. Scroll to Phone Book , Y E S , Position recall, Y E S . For a position in the card memory, simply enter the number. For a position L Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns in the phone memory, press and hold the # key until the ‘¤’ character SUE (6)R R 012345678900 appears and then enter the number. 3. Press Y E S .
R 6 1. Scroll to Phone book , Y E S , Edit , Y E S , Find pos . 2. Enter the position number for the entry you wish to edit. AB To edit an entry using the position EDIT L Find pos Position For a position in the card memory, simply enter the number. For a position Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns in the phone memory, press and hold the # key until the ‘¤’ character appears and then enter the number. 3. Press Y E S .
copy to and press Y E S . AB 4. Enter the number of the first position in the phone memory you wish to The message Old pos will be erased Start copy? appears in the display. 5. Press Y E S to start copying. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Note! If you are using a SIM Pro card the menu “Copy all CardrPhone” may not be available. To copy all numbers from the phone memory to the card memory COPY ALL 1. Scroll to Phone book , Y E S , Copy all, Y E S .
2. Select Phone rcard and press Y E S . AB To copy numbers from phone memory to card memory one by one 1. Scroll to Phone book , Y E S , Copy, Y E S . To copy from the phone memory to the card memory use the Y E S , N O and keys as described in “To copy numbers from card memory to phone Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns CLR memory one by one” above.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Keeping Track of Your Phone Calls CALLING SOMEONE WHO HAS CALLED YOU If you subscribe to the Calling Line Identification service, and the caller’s network sends the number, the numbers of the last ten answered calls are stored in the phone memory. To recall one of the last ten answered numbers 1. Scroll to Phone book , Y E S , Answered calls , Y E S . 2. Select the number you want to call. 3. Press Y E S to make the call.
AB (or date) when the call was received. If no information about the caller’s number was received, the display shows one of the following: • Unidentified , which means that no information was available. • Restricted , which means that the caller wanted to withhold the number. 2. To see your other unanswered calls, press the L E F T or R I G H T arrow key Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns MISSED CALLS L 19-02-99 R Unidentified repeatedly. 3.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Your Voice Mail Service Note! Not all operators have this service. The service also depends on your subscription. 4 2 Voicemail 7 8 Check? The answering service of your network allows callers to leave a voice message when you cannot answer your calls. When you receive a voice mail, an alert signal sounds, if turned on, and the voice mail icon appears in the display.
Scroll to Mail, Y E S , Voice mail, Y E S . AB • The phone automatically calls your voice mail. Follow the instructions given to you by your operator’s answering service. Tip! You can also call your voice mail number by pressing and holding 1 in Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns standby mode. To change your voice mail number 1. Scroll to Mail, Y E S , Set VoiceM , Y E S , New number, Y E S . 2. Enter the new number and press Y E S .
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Personalizing Your Phone The Settings menu includes a number of functions which lets you adapt your phone to your own personal preferences. Some of the settings are only affected if you have external equipment (e.g. handsfree equipment) connected to your phone. DISPLAY LANGUAGE Most modern SIM cards automatically set the display language to the language of the country where you bought your SIM card.
ALERT KEY L On AB To turn the Alert button on or off 1. Scroll to Settings , Y E S , Alert key, Y E S . R 2. Select On or Off and press Y E S . To change the alert number 1. Scroll to Phone book , Y E S , Alert number, Y E S . Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns PHONE BOOK Alert L Number R 2. Edit the number in the same way that you edit other phone book entries. You can also associate a name with the alert number. See “Your Personal Phone Book” on page 33 3.
ing. For more information, see “Speakerphone” on page 26. RING SIGNAL VOLUME AB close to your ear during a conversation as it may cause damage to your hear- Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns You can set the ring signal level in seven steps. The first step means that two clicks are heard when you receive a call. The last step means that the phone rings with an increasing ring signal.You can also turn the ring signal off.
AB Note! If the Data menus are set to on (See “Sending and Receiving Fax and Data calls” on page 85), you can set the ring signal type for speech (the display shows ‘Phone’ in the middle row), fax and data calls respectively. If you have the Two Line service, see “Using Two Phone Lines” on page 81), you Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns can also set different ring types for the two lines.
AB DISPLAY LIGHT The display light can be set to automatic, off or on. In automatic mode, the display light is turned off automatically 20 seconds after the last key is Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns pressed. It is turned on again when a key is pressed or when a call or message is received. To set the display light 1. Scroll to Settings , Y E S , Light , Y E S . L SETTINGS Light R (Auto) 2. Select the display light setting you want and press Y E S .
AB TIME AND DATE The Clock menu lets you set the time and date. It also lets you turn on the alarm function (see “Alarm” on page 86). The time is shown continuously at Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns the bottom of the display when the phone is in standby mode. When you buy your phone, the time is set to the 24-hour format. If you wish you can change it to the 12-hour format. To change the time format 1. Scroll to Clock , Y E S , Clock mode , Y E S .
Enter code to reset 2. Enter the phone lock code. (The default code is 0000.) Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 3. Press Y E S to reset all settings. AB To reset all settings 1. Scroll to Settings , Y E S , Master reset , Y E S .
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Sending and Receiving Text Messages (SMS) The Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive text messages consisting of up to 160 characters. If your phone is turned off when a message is sent to you, an envelope icon lets you know you have a message when you turn your phone back on. To be able to reply to received messages and send your own messages, the number to your network service centre must be set.
AB The SIM Card Memory If you receive an important message and want to make sure it is not erased from the phone memory, you can store it in a memory on your SIM card. This means that you can retrieve the message regardless of which phone you use. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Messages that are saved in the SIM card memory remain there until you erase them. If the SIM card memory becomes full, the letter icon (Mm) starts blinking.
appears in the display. Example: AB Press the appropriate key, 1–9, 0 or #, repeatedly until the desired character To enter an A, press 2 once. • To enter a B, press 2 twice. • To enter lower case letters. enter the letter, e.g. an ‘A’. Then press *, an ‘a’ Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns • appears. Lower case letters now appear until you press * again. • To enter the second letter on the numeric keys straight away, e.g.
AB Note! The same procedure is used with all types of messages, for example e-mail, fax etc. Check with your network operator which message types you can use. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns CUSTOMIZING YOUR TEXT MESSAGES If your message cannot be delivered because the recipient has turned off the phone, your Service Centre can save your message and send it again later.
pressing the * key. 2. Press Y E S to read the first line of the message. AB message arrived. However, you can toggle between the date and time by Scroll through the message using the L E F T and R I G H T keys. R I G H T Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns takes you forwards, and L E F T takes you backwards through the message. To move three lines forward, press 3. To move three lines backwards, press 1.
AB STORING A MESSAGE All incoming messages are stored temporarily in the phone memory until the memory space is needed for other purposes, such as storing new messages. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Even so, sometimes you may receive an important message that you want to store more safely. This is better done in the SIM card memory. To store a message in the SIM card memory Goodbye! L Store? 1. Scroll to the end of the message. 2.
AB FREQUENTLY USED MESSAGES If you have one or more messages you use often, you can store them on the SIM card, to be re-used whenever you want. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Storing Frequently Used Messages To make sure your standard messages are not erased when the phone memory becomes full, you should store them in the SIM card memory. To store a frequently used message on the SIM card 1. Scroll to Mail, Y E S , Read messages , Y E S .
2. Select On or Off and press Y E S . AB To turn area information on/off. 1. Scroll to Mail, Y E S , Area info , Y E S . You can now receive Area information messages, provided your network Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns operator supports this function. Area Information Message Types Each type of Area Information message is identified by a three-digit code.
RIGHT key and press Y E S . AB 3. To insert a code, scroll to the first empty location, using the L E F T or 4. Enter the new code. (You only need to enter 40 for 040, since the phone adds the leading zero automatically.). Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 5. Press Y E S . To erase or replace a code 1. Scroll to Mail, Y E S , Area info , Y E S , Edit list, Y E S . 2. Select the code you wish to erase or replace and press Y E S . The message Erase? appears. 3.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Diverting Incoming Calls If you want to make certain that your incoming calls are taken care of when you are unable to answer them, you can use the Call Divert service to divert them to another phone number. The Call Divert service lets you: • divert calls if you are already on the phone – when busy. • divert calls that you do not answer within a specified time limit (operator dependent) – no reply.
AB Diverting When the Data Menus Are On If you have turned the Data menus on, you can set call diverts for your phone, fax and data numbers respectively or for all three together. To divert, proceed as described above. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns For the fax and data numbers, there are only two divert alternatives: • all calls • unanswered CHECKING THE DIVERT STATUS 1. Scroll to Divert, Y E S . ALL CALLS 2.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Security for Your Phone and Subscription There are several ways to protect your phone and subscription from unauthorized use. Anything from a simple keypad lock to full phone number control. KEYPAD LOCK The Keypad Lock feature helps you to avoid accidental dialling, which can happen if you keep your phone in your pocket or attached to your belt. You can choose between manual and automatic keylock.
Press L E F T followed by Y E S . The keypad is unlocked. AB To unlock the keypad • Note! The Keypad lock is always disabled if the phone is connected to vehicle Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns handsfree equipment. THE SIM CARD LOCK Most modern SIM cards are protected with a PIN (Personal Identity Number) at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is activated, you have to enter the PIN every time you turn on your phone.
AB Changing Your PIN2 Code Depending on the network you use, some services require that you enter a second PIN, the PIN2. 1. Scroll to Access , Y E S , Change PIN2 , Y E S . Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 2. Follow the same procedure as described in “Changing your PIN Code” above. Turning On the SIM Card Lock 1. Scroll to Access , Y E S , Lock Card , Y E S . 2. Enter your PIN code and press Y E S . The message Locked confirms that the card lock is now on.
The message Repeat new code appears in the display. 4. Re-enter your new code and press Y E S . AB 3. Enter your new code and press Y E S . The message New Code confirms that the code has been changed. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns To lock/unlock the phone 1. Scroll to Access , Y E S , Phone lock , Y E S . 2. Select the setting you want (Full lock , Autolock or Unlocked ) and press Y E S . 3. Enter the security code and press Y E S .
AB Note! If you divert incoming calls, see “Diverting Incoming Calls” on page 62, you cannot activate some barring options. Likewise, if you bar calls, you cannot activate some call divert options. Cancelling All Call Bars Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 1. Scroll to Access , Y E S , Barring , Y E S , Cancel all, Y E S . BARRING 2. Enter your password and press Y E S .
Numbers beginning with the international (+) sign and country code can AB • also be stored, allowing you to make and receive calls from abroad. • Numbers including question marks can be stored. For example storing 01234567?0 allows calls to be made to and received from numbers ending Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns with a zero from 0123456700 to 0123456790. To enter a question mark press and hold the # key.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Setting Network Preferences The Networks menu includes a number of functions which you can use to determine how the phone searches for a network. You may also select a network yourself from those within range. SEARCHING FOR NETWORKS When you turn on the phone, it searches for the last accessed network. If this is not within range, you may use another network, provided your home network has an agreement that allows you to do so.
AB Note! The order of preference in which the phone selects a network is determined by a list of preferred networks on your SIM card, which you can edit at any time. Manual Search Mode Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns The manual search mode means that your phone first searches for the last accessed network. If this is not available, the question Select network? appears. To turn on the manual search mode 1. Scroll to Networks , Y E S , Searchmode , Y E S .
• L New Search R Scroll to Networks , Y E S , New search , Y E S . AB To start an automatic network search NETWORKS The phone automatically starts searching for a network according to the list of preferred networks stored on your SIM card. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Forbidden Networks The names of the forbidden networks are stored on your SIM card.
AB 4. If the desired network does not appear, press Y E S when the question Other? appears. Then enter the three-digit country number and the two-digit network number. 5. Finally, to add the network to the list, press Y E S . Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns To erase a network from the list 1. Scroll to Networks , Y E S , Edit list, Y E S . EDIT LIST Network name L Erase? 2. Scroll to the network you wish to erase and press Y E S . R 3.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Handling More than One Call Simultaneously Your phone allows you to handle more than one call simultaneously. This means that you can put a call that is in progress on hold, while you make or answer a second call, and then switch between the two calls. You can also set up a Conference Call to have a joint conversation with up to five people.
AB RECEIVING A SECOND CALL WHILE A CALL IS IN PROGRESS If the Call Waiting function is on, you hear a tone in the earpiece if you Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns receive a second call and the message Call wait appears in the display. You can do one of the following: To end the current call and accept the waiting call 1. Press N O to end the current call. The question Answer? appears. 2. Press Y E S to answer the waiting call.
AB To connect two calls – explicit call transfer If you have one active call and one on hold, it is possible to connect the two calls. • Press 4 followed by Y E S . Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns The two calls are now connected to each other, and you are disconnected from both calls. Note! This service may not be available on all networks. For more information, please contact your operator.
AB 4. Press 3, followed by Y E S , to include the two people in the conference call. You can now put the conference group on hold and add a third person by repeating steps 2 to 4. It is possible to add up to five persons in this way. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Note! In the display, the last called number is referred to as call number one, the call before that number two etc.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Knowing the Call Time/ Call Cost When you are on the phone, the display shows the duration of a call. By using the Call info function in the Settings menu you can check the time for all calls, both incoming and outgoing. You can also have the call cost or the number of call units displayed by selecting the Cost option, provided your network and your SIM card support this feature.
The message Reset? appears. 2. Press Y E S to reset the meter. AB To reset the total call time/cost meter 1. Scroll to Info , Y E S Tot Calls , Y E S . Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Note! If you choose the call cost option you must enter your PIN2 to reset the meter. DETERMINING THE CALL COST This menu only appears if you have selected the Cost option in the Call info function in the Settings menu, see below. • Scroll to the Info menu and select Price .
be made. To set a credit limit for calls 1. Scroll to Info , Y E S Credit unlimited , Y E S , New Credit, Y E S . 2. Enter the amount: for example, 30 pounds and press Y E S . Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns CREDIT AB deducted from this amount. When the amount reaches zero, no more calls can L New credit R 80 3. Enter your PIN2 and press Y E S .
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Using Two Phone Lines If your subscription supports the Two line service, (also called Alternate Line Service, ALS), you can have two different speech lines. This is useful feature if e.g. you, want to use one number for your business calls and one for your private calls. The two line service may not be available on all networks and may require a separate subscription. Please contact your network operator for more information.
Changing the Name of the Two Lines AB The call meters in the Info menu show the call times (call costs) for the line currently selected. The phone allows you to personalize the names of the two lines. You might, Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns for example, want to call Line 1 “Private” and Line 2 “Work”. To change the name of a line 1. Scroll to Settings , Y E S . 2. Select Line 1 Tag or Line 2 tag and press Y E S . 3.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Calling Card or Credit Card Calls When making international or long distance calls, you may not want your operator to charge you for these calls on your normal account. If you have a credit card or a calling card, you may want to re-direct the charges to one of those accounts instead. Your phone is all set for making this procedure as easy as possible for you. You can store two separate card numbers in your phone.
AB STORING CREDIT OR CALLING CARD NUMBERS Your phone allows you to store two calling card numbers in the phone book menu. This sub-menu is only visible if the Call card function is activated in Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns the Access menu. To store a credit or a calling card number 1. Scroll to Phone book , Y E S , Call card , Y E S . 2. Enter your security code and press Y E S . When you buy the phone the code is set to 0000.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Sending and Receiving Fax and Data calls If you have a SIM card that does not support separate fax and data numbers, you need to turn on the data menus. When you turn on the Data menus two new menus appear; the menu, Speech then fax appears before the Info menu when you scroll with the L E F T and R I G H T keys. The menu Next call type appears after the Info menu.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Some Useful Tools ALARM The phone has an alarm function. When it is on, an icon in the shape of a bell (B) is shown next to the current time in the display. The alarm rings at the set time even if the phone is turned off. The illumination of the keys and the display flash. The volume of the alarm signal depends on the setting of the ring signal.
get the answer. You can also press # to get the answer. 6. To clear the display, press C L R . AB 5. Scroll with the L E F T or R I G H T key to the equal sign (=) and press Y E S to Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns To enter a decimal point • Press *. To multiply • Press * twice.
88 Some Useful Tools Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns GSM PRO GSM Pro 90 AB
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns GSM Pro Note! The features described in this chapter require a special subscription that supports GSM Pro. For more information about GSM Pro, please contact your network operator. Some network operators may choose to use a different name for GSM Pro. For more information about GSM Pro, please see this location on the web: http://www.ericsson.se/gsmpro. The R250s PRO is the first mobile phone which supports GSM Pro.
AB Mode Switch Selector The R250s PRO has a mode switch selector on the right side of the phone, see “Overview” on page 4, which you use to switch between phone and Push-ToTalk mode. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns When you switch modes the phone gives out a warning tone. You can switch modes at any time: when the phone is in standby, when receiving a call and during a call.
AB ALERT CALLS The R250s PRO is equipped with an A L E R T B U T T O N , located on the top of the phone next to the antenna. See “Overview” on page 4. Alert calls are eas- Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns ily made by pressing and holding the alert button for one second. If the call cannot get through the phone automatically re-dials the number up to ten times. When you buy your phone the alert number is set to the international emergency number 112.
AB To make a group call 1. Press C L R to go to standby (if you are not already in standby). 2. Press and hold the P U S H - T O - T A L K button to enter the phone book menu and find the number you want to call. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns 3. When you find the number, press Y E S to make the call. The display shows Calling followed by Connecting . The ringing tone is heard until a group member answers the call. 4.
AB Receiving a Group Call in Push-to-Talk Mode An incoming group call is answered automatically, the phone sends out a warning tone and the voice of the calling party will be heard in the loudspeaker. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Note! The phone must be set to Push-To-Talk mode to answer a group call automatically. If the phone is set to phone mode, slide the mode switch upwards to Push-To-Talk mode when you receive a group call.
AB Receiving an Ordinary Phone Call in Push-To-Talk Mode If the incoming call is not a group call, i.e. the call is an ordinary phone call, and your phone has been set to auto answer group, then the phone will ring as normal. To answer the call do one of the following: Slide the mode switch downwards to phone mode to automatically Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns • answer the call. • Press Y E S to answer the call in Push-To-Talk mode.
AB To make an alert call during an ongoing group call 1. Press and hold the A L E R T B U T T O N for one second. The call is set up and the number dialled is shown in the display. 2. Press N O to end the call. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Group Conversation Limit The group conversation limit allows the service administrator to set a timelimit for group calls. This is an useful feature if the initiator of the call should forgets to end the call.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Accessories 98 Troubleshooting 102 Ericsson Mobile Internet 104 Quick Keys 105 Technical Data 106 Glossary 107 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use 112 Warranty 116 Declaration of Conformity 118 Index 119
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Accessories By using the phone with Ericsson original accessories, you get access to a wide range of extra features, in addition to when the phone is used separately. HANDSFREE CALLING By using the Ericsson portable or car handsfree solutions, you can be on the phone without using your hands to hold it. You can change the settings for the handsfree-related functions so that they fit your own requirements.
AB Other Handsfree-Related Settings Apart from the settings mentioned above, each of the settings below can be specified separately when you have your R250s PRO connected to handsfree equipment and when you use the phone as a handheld unit: Ring level • Earpiece volume • Ring type • Display light Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns • This means that if you make one of these settings when the phone is connected to handsfree equipment, the settings when it is handhe
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Desk Wall A 100 Accessories B
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns C AB D Accessories 101
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of the problems you encounter are easy to correct yourself. ERROR MESSAGES Insert card Insert card There is no SIM card in the phone. Insert a SIM card. See “The SIM Card” on page 6.
Phone locked AB Phone locked The phone is locked. To unlock the phone, see “Security for Your Phone and Subscription” on page 64. Enter lock code Your phone comes with the default security code, 0000. You can change it to Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Enter lock code any three- to eight-digit personalized code. See “Security for Your Phone and Subscription” on page 64.
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns AB Ericsson Mobile Internet When you are on the move and in need of communication and information, the Mobile Internet is the answer. The Mobile Internet is a service supplied by Ericsson to make it easier for you to communicate and receive information quickly, wherever you are. It gives you access to various massaging services, on-line customer services, user manuals and other useful information.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Quick Keys Several keys on your phone can be used to optimize the phone’s functions and decrease the number of times you need to press a key. Some of the key combinations demand that your phone is in a certain mode and some can be made from the standby mode. The table below describes some of the most useful key combinations. To… Do this: Mode: mute the microphone press and hold C L R .
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Technical Data General Product name R250s PRO System GSM 900/GSM1800 SIM card Small plug-in card, 3V or 5V type, supports GSM Pro SIM cards. Type number 1100802-BV Battery 4 Volt/1600mAh Dimensions Size 148 x 59 x 32 mm Weight with battery Approx.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Glossary Advice of Charge (or AoC) enables you to monitor the cost of calls made from your mobile phone. Details of the last call and total calls made are shown in the phone display. Area Information (or AI) is a service that allows you to receive messages about pre-set topics i.e. weather forecasts, road reports, etc. To use this service, it must be supported by your network.
AB improves the coverage offered by your network operator. It also offers you enhanced international roaming, thanks to the additional networks now available when you are out travelling. The switching between the two systems is done automatically and seamlessly, Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns which means that you can use your phone without ever having to consider which system is best at the time. This is taken care of by the networks.
AB GSM 1800 also known as DCS 1800 or PCN, is a digital network working on a frequency of 1800 MHz. It is used in Europe and Asia-Pacific. GSM Pro Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns GSM Pro is an extended feature of GSM which gives the user access to many of the features found today in different Public Mobile Radio and Public Access Mobile Radio networks, such as group calls, alert calls and call monitoring. GSM -Pro requires a special subscription.
AB PIN Personal Identification Number – a code used for all GSM-based phones to establish authorization for access to certain functions or information. The PIN code comes with your subscription. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns PIN2 Personal Identification Number 2 – an authorization code which is used only for special services. PUK Personal Unblocking Code – used to unlock a blocked SIM card. This comes with your subscription.
AB SIM card Subscriber Identity Module card - a card that must be inserted in any GSMbased mobile phone. It contains subscriber details, security information and memory for a personal directory of numbers. The card can be a small plug-in Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns type or credit card-sized but both types have the same functions. SMS see Short Message Service above. Subscription is the contract that you have with the service/network provider.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use GENERAL Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. When the phone is turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) energy. Depending on the type of mobile phone you have bought, it operates in different frequency ranges and employs commonly used modulation techniques.
In the Push-to-talk Mode, hold the phone in front of your face about 10 – 30 cm away and speak in the direction of the phone. • Do not hold the phone close to your ear while the phone is in Speakerphone or Radio Mode. Do not hold the antenna when the phone is in use. Holding the antenna Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns • AB • affects call quality, may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed and shorten talk and standby times.
Turn off your phone in health care facilities when regulations posted in the areas instruct you to do so. • AB • Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Mobile phones may affect the operation of some implanted cardiac pacemakers, equipment for people with hearing impairments and other medically implanted equipment.
AB Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fuelling areas, such as petrol stations, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Warranty Thank you for purchasing this Ericsson Product. To get maximum use of the features of your new product we recommend that you follow a few simple steps: • Read the Guidelines for safe and efficient use. • Read all the terms and conditions of your Ericsson Warranty. • Save your original receipt. You will need it for warranty repair claims.
Ericsson. AB units. Replaced faulty parts or components will become the property of 3.
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Declaration of Conformity We, Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet 221 83 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Ericsson type 1100802-BV to which this declaration relates, conforms to the appropriate standards TBR 19, TBR 20, TBR31, TBR32, ETS 300 342-1 and EN 60950, following the provisions of Teleterminals directive 91/263/EEC, EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low voltage directive 73
AB Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Index A Alarm 86 Alarm indicator 17 Alert button 18, 21, 46, 92 turning on/off 47 Alert calls 21, 92, 93 Alert number 21 change number 47 Alternate Line Service (ALS). See Two line service Answering calls 22 Answering mode. See Handsfree calling Answering service. See Voice Mail Antenna Switching antennas 10 Area information 59 message types 60 receiving an area information message 61 B Banking by phone 35 Barring calls.
AB E Earpiece 4 volume 24, 47, 91 Emergency calls 21, 93 Error messages 102 Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Calls 19 alert 21, 92, 93 answering 22 during 24 emergency 21, 93 group calls. See group calls international 20 making 19 missed 42 putting on hold 75 receiving 22 re-dialling 20 reject 22 switching between two calls 75 unanswered 42 Card memory 33, 54 CB. See Area information Cell broadcast. See Area information Changing PIN 65 Changing PIN2 66 CLI.
AB Network 14, 70 no network 15 search modes 70 searching 14 selecting 71 Networks forbidden 72 preferred 72 Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Indicators in display 17 alarm 17 battery meter 17 fiexed incoming calls 18 keypad lock 17 line 18 signal strength 17 silent ring 17 SMS 17 voice mail 17 Instructions in the manual 31 International calls 20 K Key functions 18 Key sound 49 Keypad 4 Keypad lock lock 64 unlock 64 Keypad lock indicator 17 L Language in display 46
AB SMS 53 card memory 54 composing a text message 54 enable the phone to send SMS 54 erasing 57 message types 56 phone memory 53 phone number in SMS 58 reading 56 receiving 56 reply requested reply 57 replying 57 request reply 55 sending 55 sending a text message 55 storing 58 validity period 56 SMS indicator 17 Speakerphone 26 switching modes 26 turn on 26 Speed dialling 38 Stored messages (SMS) reading 59 Storing names 35 numbers 35 Switching between two calls 75 Switching modes 26, 91 Er ics No so t fo
Er ics No so t fo nM r ob Com ile me Co r mm cial un Use ica tio ns Vibrating Call Alert turn on/off 48 Voice mail 44 activating 44 calling 44 Voice mail indicator 17 Volume earpiece 24, 91 ring signal 48 Volume keys 4, 18 AB V Index 123
