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Contents 1: Introduction ...........................................................................................1 2: Important Safety Information ..............................................................3 Safety and Warning Icons ...........................................................................................3 Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals ....................................................................4 Specific Absorption Rate Data ............................................
Headset ..................................................................................................................... 18 Auto Accessory Adaptor...................................................................................... 18 To install the Antenna Adaptor......................................................................... 19 Auxiliary Antenna Adaptor................................................................................. 19 Indicators ...........................................
Speaker Volume .......................................................................................................... 40 Ringer Volume ............................................................................................................. 41 Unanswered Calls ....................................................................................................... 42 Messages from Missed Calls ..............................................................................
Adding Notes to a Phonebook Entry................................................................... 82 Restricted Phonebook .............................................................................................. 83 9: Using the Messages Menu ..................................................................85 Locating the Messages Menu ................................................................................ 85 Create and Send a new SMS Message to an Email Address not in your Phonebook ......
Reset all Timers .....................................................................................................118 Showing the Lifetime Call Timer ....................................................................120 Showing the In-call Display .............................................................................121 Setting Audible Call Timers ...................................................................................123 Set the Single Alert Timer ...................................
15: Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 165 16: Certification and Compliance Information ................................... 169 Export Compliance ..................................................................................................169 Standards Compliance Information...................................................................169 FCC Compliance .......................................................................................
1: Introduction Thank you for purchasing the state of the art Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone. Important: Read this entire manual, including the safety information in Chapter 2 before using the 9555 Satellite Phone. 1: Introduction This User Manual contains the procedures for the safe operation of the satellite phone and the available facilities.
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2: Important Safety Information Important: Read this entire chapter, before using the 9555 Satellite Phone. Safety and Warning Icons The following conventions are used in this User Manual. Caution! Care must be taken. Failure to follow directions carefully could result in damage to equipment. Before doing this task, be sure to familiarize yourself with appropriate safety practices, personal protective equipment and have a plan in case of accident.
Harmful noise. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Your Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. Your 9555 Satellite Phone is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning the exposure of human beings to RF frequency. 2: Safety International agencies have set standards and recommendations for the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy.
and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The highest SAR level recorded from this product was 1.45 W/kg for a 1 g cube which was below the uncontrolled (i.e., general population) limit. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the governmental requirements for safe exposure.
• Do not allow the battery to touch metal objects. Contact with metal objects can cause the battery to heat and possibly explode. • Do not place your battery near a heat source. Excessive heat can damage the phone or battery by causing it to swell, leak or malfunction. Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven. Do not leave your phone in an automobile or other vehicle with high temperatures.
Battery Disposal Proper battery disposal is not only important for safety but also benefits the environment. Consumers should recycle used batteries and telephones in accordance with applicable national, state or local laws and regulations. Under EU requirements, all electrical and electronic products must be taken to separate collection at the end of their working life and must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Do not dispose of your battery in a fire.
for assistance. The Iridium service does not provide enhanced emergency calling service which automatically identifies the caller location. EMERGENCY CALLS IN ALL OTHER LOCATIONS: You will need to obtain and dial the full international access code, country code, and phone number for the local fire, police, or ambulance depending upon the nature of the emergency.
Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. Potential Explosive Atmospheres Turn your phone OFF and do not remove, install or charge your battery when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs and instructions. Sparks from your battery in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Radio Interference 2: Safety Your satellite phone contains digital circuits for the display of data and connection to a personal computer. Emissions from these circuits can cause radio interference. With respect to such circuits, this device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Adult Use Only Keep your phone and accessories away from children. These products are not toys and may be hazardous to small children. For example: • A choking hazard may exist for small, detachable parts. • Improper use could result in loud sounds, causing hearing injury. • Improperly handled batteries could over heat and cause a burn. Glass Parts 2: Safety Some parts of your satellite phone may be made of glass.
3: 9555 Satellite Phone Overview Guide Overview This chapter provides a complete tour of the 9555 Satellite Phone. You will discover all the features and components that you need to operate your phone to its full potential. For ease of use, the chapters in this manual are divided by menu options. Each section of the chapter is then divided by the same sub-menu options as your phone. Just follow the sequence of menus on your phone, the manual will follow along, making the startup process a simple one.
Phone Overview Front View Earpiece On/Off Button Status Indicator LED Convenience Key 3: Overview Volume Keys Display Left Soft Key Right Soft Key 2-way Navi-key Red Key Green Key 1 2 ABC 4 GHI 7 PQRS 5 JKL 8 TUV * 0+ 3 DEF 6 MNO Key pad 9 WXYZ # Microphone 14 Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone User Manual
Side View Volume Up Key Convenience Key Volume Down Key 3: Overview DC Power Jack Headset Jack Mini USB Socket Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone User Manual 15
Back View Auxiliary Antenna Docking Connector Battery Latch 3: Overview Battery Pack 16 Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone User Manual Speaker Phone
Accessories AC Travel Charger and International Plug Kit The AC Travel Charger and International Plug Kit provides rapid charge for optimal performance. • The battery must be installed when using the charger to power the phone. • Includes five international plug adapters for use in many countries around the world. 3: Overview • Can be used to power the phone when the battery is depleted. • Allows you to use the 9555 Satellite Phone while recharging the battery.
Headset The convenient headset provides both an earphone and microphone in one small piece for simple hands-free and private telephone conversations. The headset plugs directly into the jack on the right side of your phone. 3: Overview Headset port Auto Accessory Adaptor The AC Travel Charger and International Plug Kit provide rapid charge for optimal performance.
To install the Antenna Adaptor 1. Slide the phone into the antenna adaptor. 2. Rotate until the back of the phone meets the adaptor. Press here to snap into place Align prong with antenna docking connector Auxiliary Antenna Adaptor The Antenna Adapter allows you to connect your Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone to an external antenna. The adapter uses a TNC female connector to attach to an antenna cable with a TNC male connector. For a list of available accessory options, visit www.iridium.com.
Indicators 3: Overview Status Indicator LED Status Indicator LED The status indicator at the top of the phone has the following meanings: LED is ... Indicates Alternating red and green Call in progress; ringing, dialing or in call. Flashing green Network is available and SIM status okay. Phone is idle. Flashing yellow SIM problem; this signifies a problem with the SIM, such as; locked, missing or invalid. Flashing red No connection to network.
Main Screen Components Message Icons: Indicates keypad is locked Indicates voicemail has been received Indicates an SMS message has been received T Signal Strength Battery charge-level Registered 15:40 Menu Real Time 09-JUL-08 Help Network/SIM status Date Left and right soft key functions 3: Overview Menu Components Menu Title Menu Options Phonebook Black bar scrolls up and down when using the 2-way Navi-key Call SMS Edit Delete New Memory Status Notes Select Back Arrow indicates to scrol
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4: Getting Started Using the SIM Card You will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card from your service provider that is required for use with your phone. The SIM card is a smart card that contains your service details and memory for storing phone book entries and messages. Your phone has limited functionality without the SIM card, so you want to install the card before using your phone. SIM Card Care You may want to keep your card with you when you are not using your phone.
Insert the SIM Card 1. Remove the SIM card from the larger card. 2. Remove the battery as shown on page 27. 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Follow the card orientation shown on the decal. Be sure the gold contact is facing down. The card is held in place by a small retaining clip. SIM Decal Retaining Clip 89881 69312 00249 4528 SIM Card 4: Getting Started IR 24 Remove the SIM Card Press down on the retaining clip and slide the SIM card out of the slot.
Battery Pack Information All batteries may cause serious injury or property damage, particularly if handled improperly or used after damage. Warning! Improper treatment or use of batteries may present a danger of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Make sure to follow all of the following safety guidelines: • Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred or otherwise attempt to change the form of the battery. • Do not let the phone or battery come in contact with water.
Battery Charging Batteries may be charged and discharged many times, but eventually they wear out. Important: Follow these guidelines when charging your battery: • Keep your battery near room temperature. Never expose batteries to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F) when charging. • New batteries are not fully charged and may take more time to charge. Battery Disposal Proper battery disposal is not only important for safety but also benefits the environment.
Remove and Install the Battery Pack The back panel of the phone is the battery pack. You need to remove the battery pack to insert the SIM card or replace the battery. To Remove the Battery Pack 1. Push the battery latch up. The battery pack will release. 2. Lift the battery pack away from the phone by pulling from the side notch.
To Install the Battery Pack 1. Align the battery pack pegs with the slots on the bottom of the battery compartment. 2. Rotate the top end of the battery pack into the 9555 Satellite Phone. Press the battery until it is flush with the case. Note: The battery should click into place and held securely by the battery latch.
Charging the Battery Use the AC travel charger or auto accessory adapter to charge the 9555 Satellite Phone. Important: The battery should only be charged in environments between 0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F). Charge the Battery Pack 1. Connect the travel charger or auto accessory adapter to the phone by removing the rubber connector cover and inserting the charging connector. AC Adapter connection 2. Plug the AC travel charger or auto accessory adapter into the appropriate power source. The phone beeps. 3.
Battery icon T Low Battery 15:40 Menu 09-JUL-08 Help 2. A warning tone (two double beeps) sounds. Note: To help maintain the best battery and phone performance, recharge your battery as soon as possible after you receive the low battery warning. Start-up Procedure 1. Insert your SIM card if necessary. 2. Turn the phone on by pressing and holding the On/Off button for 5 seconds. 4: Getting Started When you turn your phone’s power on, the display screen goes through a short animated sequence.
Message Directive Check Card The SIM card is damaged or inserted the wrong way. Denied Your phone has seen a network, but has been denied access. SIM PIN Enter the four- to eight-digit SIM card PIN code provided by your service provider and press OK to proceed. See “Using the Security Menu” on page 153, for more information about your SIM. Invalid Account Contact your service provider. Phone PIN The phone has been locked. To unlock the phone, you must enter the correct Phone PIN number.
1. Keep your phone battery charged to ensure that the phone is ready for use when needed. 2. Fully extend your antenna then rotate into position. 3. Make sure the antenna has a clear unobstructed view of the sky. 4. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. 5. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. 6. Do not wear the phone on your body while making calls with the headset accessory.
T + 1 888 555 1212 Options Country code Phone number including area code Clear The phone number must be entered in international format: 00 or + [country code] [phone number]. Note: All Iridium subscriber numbers begin with county code of 8816 unless an alternative access number has been issued by your service provider. T Number: + 1 888 555 1212 Options Clear 2. Press the green key.
Calling +18885551212 Mute 3. Calling followed by the number you dialed appears in the display. Speaker If the call does not connect, one of the following messages appears. Message Directive Busy Try Later Or Please Try Later The phone is unable to access the network. Try again in a few minutes Could not place call. No connection to the network The phone is unable to access the network. Restricted Area The phone is unable to access the network. Move to an area where calls are allowed.
End a Call T Call ended Press the red key. Re-dial Last Number Called T Number: + 1 888 555 1212 Options Clear Press the green key twice. 4: Getting Started Receiving a Call Before you receive a call: 1. The phone must be powered on. 2. A valid SIM card must be inserted. 3. Phone is unlocked. 4. The phone must be connected with the network.
There are two scenarios for receiving calls depending on the antenna position: 1. Antenna extended 2. Antenna stowed; that is, in the down position. Receiving a call with the Antenna Extended 1. Phone sounds or vibrates. 2. Status indicator alternates red and green. T 3. Phone displays incoming call.
Answering the call with the Antenna Extended 1. Extend the antenna directly up prior to rotating left or right. When the antenna is fully extended you see two lines at the base of the antenna. Antenna lines T 3. Phone displays Connected. Connected Speaker Mute 1 4 GHI 7 PQRS *∆ 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 0+ 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ # « 2. Press the left soft key or the green key. Mute is displayed above the left soft key and Speaker is displayed above the right soft key.
Receiving a Call with the Antenna Stowed 1. The phone displays the alert – or you’re prompted to extend the antenna. T 2. The phone displays Call Attempt. Call Attempt Antenna lines 3. Extend the antenna directly up prior to rotating left or right. When the antenna is fully extended you see two lines at the base of the antenna. T Incoming Call 4: Getting Started Accept 1 4 GHI 7 PQRS *∆ 38 Reject 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 0+ Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone User Manual 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ # « 4.
T 5. The phone displays Connected. Connected Speaker Mute 1 4 GHI 7 PQRS *∆ 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 0+ 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ # « If the call does not connect properly, the following message appears: Directive Call Failed The antenna is not properly positioned or the network signal is not strong enough.
Muting a Call For privacy during a call, use the mute feature. You hear the party on the other end, but they do not hear you. To mute the call: Press the left soft key. 1 4 GHI 2 ABC 5 JKL 3 DEF To un-mute the call: Press the left soft key again. 6 MNO Speaker Phone To allow the call to be shared with other people within close proximity to your phone, use the speaker phone feature. In this mode the speaker in the rear of the phone is used instead of the normal earpiece/receiver.
you would like to cancel the change to the volume press Back. 2. Decrease the speaker volume by pressing the lower volume control key, during a call. As you press the keys, you hear the new volume level. The bar graph on the display indicates the volume level; the higher the graph, the louder the volume.
• As you press the keys, you hear the new volume level. The bar graph on the display indicates the volume level; the higher the graph, the louder the volume. Bar graph for ringer volume Upper volume control increases ringer volume Volume Lower volume control increases ringer volume OK 1 2 ABC 4 GHI 7 PQR * Back ∆ 5 KL 8 UVW 0+ 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 XYZ # « 4: Getting Started Unanswered Calls If you are away from your phone or choose not to answer a call the screen displays the number of missed calls.
Locking and Unlocking the Keypad Keypad locked Keypad locked To prevent accidental phone usage you can lock the keypad by: 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Menu. 1 2 ABC 4 GHI 7 PQRS *∆ 5 JKL 8 TUV 0+ 3 DEF 6 MNO 2. Press the * key to lock the keypad. A message will flash indicating the keypad is locked. 9 WXYZ # « 3. The Main Screen will now have a lock symbol. T 14-May-08 Menu Help 4: Getting Started 16:28 Note: All keys with the exception of the power key are locked.
Unlocking the Keypad Keypad Unlocked Keypad Unlocked Unlock Help 1. Press the left soft key labeled Unlock. 1 4 GHI 7 PQRS 5 JKL 8 TUV 0+ 6 MNO 9 WXYZ # « 4: Getting Started *∆ 2 ABC 3 DEF 44 Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone User Manual 2. Press the * key. A message flashes indicating the keypad is unlocked, and the lock symbol no longer appears on the main screen.
5: Using Menus and Keys Using the Keys The Soft Keys When you press the soft keys the function appears above the key on the display screen. The function varies depending on the menu. 5: Using Menus and Keys Many of the phones features are organized into lists of options called menus. Use the phone keys to navigate these menus. T 16:28 14-May-08 Menu Help Left soft key Right soft key The 2-way Navi-key Press the 2-way Navi-key up to step through the options on a menu screen.
5: Using Menus and Keys The Keypad 1 2 ABC 4 GHI 5 JKL 7 PQRS 8 TUV *∆ 0+ 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ # « The numbered and alphabetized keys make up the Keypad. Use the keys to enter text, numbers and punctuation marks into various fields in display screens. See entering characters on page 48 for more information. Using the Menus To Access the Main Menu T 16:28 14-May-08 Menu Help Starting from the Main Screen: Press the Left soft key, labeled Menu.
To Access Main Menu Options Select Back Starting from the Main Menu, use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to the desired menu option until it is highlighted. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. The option you selected appears. Continue this procedure for each sub-menu.
5: Using Menus and Keys To Return to a Menu Phonebook Status Space on SIM: Used 0 out of 5 Space on phone: Used 0 out of 100 OK 1 4 GHI 7 PQRS *∆ Back 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 0+ When the right soft key is labeled Back, the key will take you to the previous screen. 3 DEF When the key is not labeled Back use the red key to return to the previous screen. 6 MNO 9 WXYZ # « Note: In all other instances the red key will return you to the Main Screen.
The up volume key takes you backwards through text when you are editing a phone book entry. If you are editing a message, it moves you up a line of text. Choosing Up on the 2-way Navi-key moves backwards through message text. 5: Using Menus and Keys When creating phonebook entries and/or composing text messages; you can use both the side volume keys and the navigation key to help navigate between characters or lines of text without deleting.
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6: Traditional Text Entry 1. Enter a character by pressing the appropriate keys on the keypad. See keypad guide below. New Entry Bob @ Save Clear 2. The cursor moves to the next character position. 3. To delete a character press the Right Soft Key, labeled Clear. 1 4 GHI 7 PQRS *∆ 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 0+ 3 DEF 6: Traditional Text Entry To enter characters via traditional method: 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as many times as necessary.
Note: Press the # key to toggle between caps, lowercase, first letter capitalization, and digits. The mode currently selected is displayed in the top left corner of the screen; the modes are indicated as ABC, abc, Abc, 123. 6: Traditional Text Entry Keypad Guide 52 Key Available Characters 1 .
Entering Punctuation Pressing * (star) key takes you to a symbols menu with a list of the most commonly used punctuation marks and symbols. & ( ) [ ] { Edit } : “ ˜ # - I \ < Select > + = à á ç è ė ê ë ò ó ö ù ú 6: Traditional Text Entry . ; @ʻ / $ , ? ! * ? % Using the 2-way Navi key, cycle through the screen until you reach the desired symbol. Back Press the Left Soft Key labeled Select. 1 4 GHI 7 PQRS *∆ 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 0+ 3 DEF 6 MNO Press the Star key to open the symbols menu.
Entering Numbers and Symbols into Text There may be times when you need to add numbers into a message that you are writing. For example, to send someone a phone number as part of a text message. New abc 145 You can reach me at Starting from a text entry field: 6: Traditional Text Entry Options Clear 1. Press the left soft key labeled Options. 2. The Options screen appears. Using the 2-way Navi-key scroll until Enter digits is highlighted.
Options Send Insert symbol Enter letters Save as draft Exit Select Back 6. The Options screen appears. Using the 2-way Navi-key scroll until Enter letters is highlighted. 7. Press the left soft key labeled Options. Options 8. The original text screen now appears and you can continue to enter text in the letter entry mode.
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7: Predictive Text Entry Predictive text is implemented on the 9555 Satellite Phone and affects the following areas: • Creating an SMS/Email • Adding Notes to an existing Phonebook entry • Entering the Name field for a Phonebook entry (LetterWise only) Predictive text is not set on a new phone by default, it must be enabled. To do so, start at the main screen and: 1. Press the Menu softkey 2. Select “Setup” (6 clicks down) 3. In the Setup menu, select “Language” (3 clicks down) 4.
For all alphabetic languages: 1 2 ABC 4 GHI 7 PQRS * ∆ 5 JKL 8 TUV 0+ 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ # « The 1 key can be used for entering punctuation, however for full and efficient punctuation entry you can switch to Punctuation mode (123). Pressing the Pound key (#) switches between lower and upper case, indicated by the ( ) symbol. This is the Shift key. Pressing the Zero key (0) enters a space, indicated by the ( ) symbol. This is the Space key.
WordWise ww New Options LetterWise lw 1000 Clear New Options 1000 Clear Convenience key Digit New Options 1000 Clear 7: Predictive Text Entry 123 Punctuation #?@ Options New 1000 Clear Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone User Manual 59
LetterWise Text mode Press the Convenience key until you are in LetterWise (Lw) text mode. Press the key with the desired letter. If it doesn’t appear, press the Next key ( ) until it does. Use the Right Soft key (Clear) for backspace and Space key ( ) for space. Press the Shift key ( ) to switch between lower and upper case. Note: Apostrophe (‘) for English entry and hyphen (-) for Russian entry are treated as letters (that is, can be predicted by LetterWise) and are found on key 5.
do Clear Options 3. Press key 6. 1 2 ABC 4 GHI 5 JKL 3 DEF 6 MNO Desired letter appears. don Clear Options 4. Press key 6 again. 1 2 ABC 5 JKL 6 MNO Desired letter appears. don’ Clear Options 7: Predictive Text Entry 4 GHI 3 DEF 5. Press key 5 for apostrophe. 1 4 GHI 2 ABC 5 JKL 3 DEF 6 MNO Apostrophe is predicted along with letters in English.
don’t Clear Options 1 4 GHI 7 PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6. Press key 8 for “t” and complete word. 6 MNO 9 WXYZ Desired letter appears. 7: Predictive Text Entry WordWise Text mode Press the Convenience key until the “ww” symbol appears in the top left corner of the screen indicating that you have entered WordWise text entry mode. To enter text in WordWise, press the key containing the first letter you want to type ONLY ONCE.
Example: Entering “red” s Clear Options 1. Press key 7. 1 2 ABC 4 GHI 7 PQRS 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ Even if the correct letter “r” has not appeared, proceed with the next letter in the word. see Clear Options 2. Press key 3 twice for the next two letters “c & d”. 2 ABC 3 DEF The word “see” comes up which is more common than “red”. The underline indicates there are other words to choose from.
Digit mode (123) There may be times when you need to add numbers into a message that you are composing. Digit mode allows you to use the number keys to enter digits, similar to dialing a phone call. To enter digit mode, press the Convenience key until the 123 indicator appears on the upper left corner of the screen. Enter the numbers required for your message and then use the Convenience key to return to the desired text entry mode to complete the rest of the message.
Once you have selected the appropriate symbol for your message, you may return to your preferred text entry mode by pressing the side convenience key and viewing the top left corner of the screen.
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8: Using the Phonebooks Organizing My Phonebook Your satellite phone has two primary phonebooks: My Phonebook and SIM Phonebook. My Phonebook can store up to 100 names and numbers and is completely editable by you. This information is stored directly on your phone. The SIM Phonebook is provided to you by your service provider and/or organization. The entries for the SIM Phonebook are stored directly on the SIM card used with your phone and you cannot create them or edit them from your phone.
Note: All instructions for My Phonebook start from the Main Menu as shown. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select 2. The Main Menu is now displayed, with My Phonebook highlighted press the left soft key, labeled Select to enter the Phonebook menu. Back Note: To open the SIM Phonebook, use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the SIM Phonebook is highlighted.
Add a New Entry to My Phonebook Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select To add information to the Phonebook, use the New option. Start at the Main Menu, with My Phonebook highlighted: Back 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Phonebook Ada Adams Bob Smith Cat Steven Davy Jones Eddy Fisher Select 2. The Phonebook is displayed. Back 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. Note: If there are no entries Empty will be displayed on this screen.
Abc New Entry 6. The New Entry screen is displayed with a list of icons that represent: 24 Name @ Save Home phone Clear Work phone 1st cell phone 2nd cell phone @ New Entry Mary Smith +9373354415 +9373321234 +123456789 email address 7. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to each field and the keypad to enter information into the fields. +1112223333 @ msmith@aol.
Success 9. A message briefly appears to indicate the contact was entered successfully. The screen reverts to the main Phonebook menu. Entry Added Successfully 1 3 DEF 2 ABC Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. Locating Entries Starting at the Main Menu, using the 2-way Navi-key, highlight the Phonebook you want to use. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Back 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Select 2.
My Phonebook (Empty) Options Back 3. If there are no entries Empty is displayed. See “Add a New Entry to My Phonebook” on page 69. Calling an Entry Starting at the Main Menu, using the 2-way Navi-key, highlight the Phonebook you want to use. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Back 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 2. The Phonebook is displayed.
4. The Phonebook options are displayed. Bob Smith 5. With the Call option highlighted, press the left soft key labeled Select. Call SMS Edit Delete New Memory Status Notes Select Back Note: If an entry has more than one number, for example, Home, Work and Mobile, then all numbers are displayed. Using the 2-way Navi-key, highlight the number to be called and press Select.
Using the Short Message Service (SMS) Menu The Short Message Service (SMS) is a text messaging system. To send a text message Start at the Main Menu, using the 2-way Navi-key, highlight the Phonebook you want to use. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Back 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Phonebook Ada Adams Bob Smith Cat Steven Davy Jones Eddy Fisher Select 2. The Phonebook is displayed.
abc New Options 1000 6. The SMS Screen now appears. You can enter up to 1,000 characters. Clear 7. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. 8. The SMS Options menu appears.
Options Send Insert symbol Enter digits Save as draft Exit Select 2. A Send To screen appears with the entry name and number. Back 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Send. Note: At this time you may elect to send the message to additional recipients by highlighting New Recipient and pressing the right soft key, labeled Add. Note: At this time you may elect to send the message to additional recipients by highlighting New Recipient and pressing the right soft key, labeled Add.
Phonebook Ada Adams Bob Smith Cat Steven Davy Jones Eddy Fisher Select 4. A list of contacts now appears. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to the desired recipient. Back 5. Press the left soft key labeled Select, the contact is then added to your recipient list. Note: Repeat this procedure if you want to send the same message to more than one contact at a time. Phonebook Ada Adams Bob Smith Cat Steven Davy Jones Eddy Fisher Select Back 6.
Phonebook Ada Adams Bob Smith Cat Steven Davy Jones Eddy Fisher Select 2. The Phonebook is displayed. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the desired entry is highlighted. Back 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. Phonebook Call SMS Edit Delete New Memory Status Notes Select 4. Use the 2-way Navi-key until the Edit option is highlighted. Back 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select to proceed.
Success 8. A message briefly appears to indicate the entry was updated. The screen then returns to the main Phonebook menu. Entry updated 1 9. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. 3 DEF 2 ABC Delete an Entry To remove an entry in the Phonebook, use the Delete option. Start at the Main Menu: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Back 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Select Back 2. The Phonebook is displayed.
Phonebook Call SMS Edit Delete New Memory Status Notes Select Back 4. Use the 2-way Navi-key until the Delete option is highlighted. 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select to proceed. Delete Entry Are you sure you want to delete Bob Smith? Yes No 6. You receive a message asking if you want to delete the entry. Press the left soft key, labeled Yes. If you press No, the screen reverts to the previous menu. Success 8: Using the Phonebooks Entry Bob Smith deleted 80 1 7.
Viewing Memory Status Use this capability to see how many Phonebook memory locations are available in the SIM card memory and phone memory. Start at the Main Menu: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Back 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Phonebook Ada Adams Bob Smith Cat Steven Davy Jones Eddy Fisher Select 2. The Phonebook is displayed. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the desired entry is highlighted. Back 3.
Phonebook Status Space on SIM: Used 0 out of 5 Space on phone: Used 0 out of 100 OK 6. The Phonebook Status is displayed, showing the space on the SIM and the phone memory. Back 7. Press the left soft key, labeled OK or the right soft key labeled Back to return to the previous screen. 1 3 DEF 2 ABC Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. Adding Notes to a Phonebook Entry Use this capability to add information regarding an entry.
Bob Smith Call SMS Edit Delete New Memory Status Notes Select Back 4. Use the 2-way Navi-key until Notes is highlighted. 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select to proceed. Abc 45 Best time to reach is in the am Options Clear 6. A text screen appears. Use the Keypad to enter your text. Note: you can enter up to 64 characters. The character count in the top right corner counts down as you enter text. 7. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. My Phonebook Save Cancel Select 8.
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Locating the Messages Menu T Registered Starting from the Main Screen: 16:28 14-May-08 Menu Help 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Menu. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select 9: Using the Messages Menu 9: Using the Messages Menu 2. The Main Menu is displayed. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Messages is highlighted. Back 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select.
9: Using the Messages Menu Create and Send a new SMS Message to an Email Address not in your Phonebook Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Start at the Main Menu with Messages highlighted: Back 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Messages Create Message Inbox (1 unread) Drafts Settings Select Back 2. The Create Message option should be selected. If not then use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until it is highlighted. 3.
Add 8. Press the right soft key, labeled Add. Select Recipient Enter Number Ada Adams Bob Smith Cat Steven Davy Jones Eddy Fisher Select Back 9: Using the Messages Menu 7. A Send To screen appears. Send To New Recipient 9. The Enter Number option should be highlighted. If not use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until it is highlighted. 10. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Send To Number: 11. In the Number field, after the prefix of 00 or +, enter *2. +*2 OK Clear 12.
9: Using the Messages Menu Create and Send a new SMS Message to an Email Address in My Phonebook Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Start at the Main Menu with Messages highlighted: Back 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Messages Create Message Inbox (1 unread) Drafts Settings Select Back 2. The Create Message option should be selected. If not then use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until it is highlighted. 3.
Add 9. Press the right soft key, labeled Add. Select Recipient Enter Number Ada Adams Bob Smith Cat Steven Davy Jones Eddy Fisher Select 9: Using the Messages Menu 8. A Send To screen appears. Send To New Recipient 10. Use the 2-way Navi-key to highlight your selection. Back 11. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Note: If the Contact’s email address is the only information listed, the screen returns you to the Send To screen. Bob +9373354415 +9373321234 +123456789 +1112223333 @ bsmith@aol.
9: Using the Messages Menu Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Back 15. Press the left soft key, labeled Send. About SMS Messaging Message Notification If your phone is powered ON, it notifies you of received messages in the following ways: • An alert sounds and/or the phone vibrates. • The message indicator is displayed • The message New SMS. Read Now? is displayed. How Messages are Stored Your phone stores all messages on the SIM card.
Using the Inbox Menu • Reply to a message Message Reply Forward Call Delete Delete All Select • Forward a message • Call the number that left the message • Delete one or all messages Back 9: Using the Messages Menu You can do the following functions using the Inbox menu: Note: If the message storage space on your SIM card is full, you cannot store a message for later retrieval. See “Delete a Message” on page 96 to make room for new messages on your SIM card.
9: Using the Messages Menu Inbox Text message Text message Text message 4. Use the 2-way Navi-key to highlight a message. 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Read to view the selected message. Read Back 6. Press the right soft key, labeled Back to return to the previous menu. Reply to Sender While reading the Message Screen: Message +18665551212 Options Back Message Reply Forward Call Delete Delete All Select 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. 2.
Options 4. Enter your reply. Back 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. Options Send Insert symbol Enter digits Save as draft Exit Select Back 9: Using the Messages Menu Message +18665551212 6. The Send option should be highlighted. If not use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Send is highlighted. 7. Press the left soft key, labeled Select to send the message. Note: If the sender’s phone number is not part of your phonebook, select New Recipient to add the number.
9: Using the Messages Menu Message Reply Forward Call Save number Delete Delete All Select 2. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Forward is highlighted. Back 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Options Send Insert symbol Enter digits Save as draft Exit Select Back 4. The Send option should be highlighted. If not use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Send is highlighted. 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select to send the message. 6. A Send To screen appears.
+9373321234 +123456789 +1112223333 @ bsmith@aol.com Select Clear 11. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. The number is added to a recipient list. Select Recipient Enter Number Ada Adams Bob Smith Cat Steven Davy Jones Eddy Fisher Select Back 12. The Phonebook screen appears with the recipient’s name highlighted. To add another recipient, use the 2-way Navi-key, highlight the next recipient and repeat step 8. 9: Using the Messages Menu Bob +9373354415 10.
9: Using the Messages Menu Call a Number from a Received Message Message +18665551212 Options While reading the Message Screen: Back 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. Message Reply Forward Call Save number Delete Delete All Select 2. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call is highlighted. Back 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select.
Select 2. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Inbox is highlighted. Back 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Inbox Text message Text message Text message Read 9: Using the Messages Menu Messages Create Message Inbox (1 unread) Drafts Outbox Settings 4. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to the message. Back 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Read to view the selected message. Message +18665551212 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. Options Back 7.
9: Using the Messages Menu Message Delete message? Yes No 9. The Satellite Phone prompts you to ensure you want to proceed. Press the left soft key, labeled Yes to delete the message. The screen flashes Message Deleted, and automatically returns to the Message mailbox. Using the Drafts Menu To edit and send a stored message, use the Draft menu. Start at the Main Menu with Messages highlighted: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Back 1.
Options 4. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the draft message you want to send is highlighted. Back 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. Message Edit Delete Delete All Select abc 6. Highlight Edit and press the left soft key, labeled Select. Back Edit 120 Edit your message here Options 7. When you are finished editing press the left soft key, labeled Options.
9: Using the Messages Menu 10. A Send To screen appears with the entry name and number. Send To New Recipient Add 11. Press the right soft key, labeled Add. Select Recipient Enter Number Ada Adams Bob Smith Cat Steven Davy Jones Eddy Fisher Select 12. Use the 2-way Navi-key until the desired recipient from your phonebook is highlighted. Back 13. Press the left soft key, labeled Options. Bob +9373354415 +9373321234 +123456789 +1112223333 @ bsmith@aol.com Select Clear 14.
Add Send 18. Press the left soft key, labeled Send. Using the Settings Menu 9: Using the Messages Menu Send To New Recipient Bob Enter Service Center Number Use this capability to enter the number for the service center to which you wish to forward your outgoing messages. The 9555 Satellite Phone will use Iridium’s Service Center number by default if none has been explicitly configured.
9: Using the Messages Menu Settings Service Center Expiry Period Delivery Reports Select Back 4. The Service Center option should be highlighted. If not use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until it is highlighted. 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Service Center Number: +881662900005 OK 6. Enter the service number. Clear 7. Press the left soft key, labeled OK. The screen returns to the Settings menu.
Select 2. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the Settings option is highlighted. Back 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Settings Service Center Expiry Period Delivery Reports Select 9: Using the Messages Menu Messages Create Message Inbox (1 unread) Drafts Settings 4. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the Expiry Period option is highlighted. Back 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Expiry Period 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours 1 day 2 days 1 week Select 6.
9: Using the Messages Menu Select Delivery Reports Use this capability to enable or disable message delivery reports. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Start at the Main Menu with Messages highlighted: Back 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Messages Create Message Inbox (1 unread) Drafts Settings Select 2. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the Settings option is highlighted. Back 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select.
10: Using the Voicemail Menu Locating the Voicemail Menu Starting from the Main Screen: T Registered 16:28 14-May-08 Menu Help Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Back 2. The Main Menu is displayed. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the Voicemail is highlighted. 10: Using the Voicemail Menu 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Menu. 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select.
Voicemail Notification When you receive a voicemail, an incoming voicemail notification message automatically appears on your screen. Press the left soft key, labeled Call to call and retrieve voicemail. Voicemail New Voicemail. Call Voicemail? 10: Using the Voicemail Menu Call OR Cancel Press the right soft key, labeled Cancel. Check Your Voicemail To listen to a voicemail that has been saved: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select 1.
Store Your Voicemail Number If you have not previously stored a voicemail number, then you see No Number Available on the display. You must store a voicemail number before you can access the service for the first time. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Back 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Voicemail Call Voicemail Voicemail Settings Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Voicemail Settings option is highlighted.
Voicemail Number +881662990000gs Save 7. Enter the voicemail number given to you by your Service Provider. Clear 10: Using the Voicemail Menu 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Save. Select Back 9. Press the right soft key, labeled Back to return to the previous menu. 1 4 10. Press the red key to exit to the Main Screen.
11: Using the Data Modem Menu In order to use the 9555 Satellite Phone as a modem for your computer, you must first follow the installation instructions provided on the CDROM included with your phone or use the instructions provided by your service provider. The data modem menu is not required to initiate or use the phone as a modem for data services, it only reports the connection status of the USB.
Data Modem Connect USB cable If you need to remove the battery, first disconnect from the USB cable, power down the 9555 Satellite Phone and then remove the battery. 11: Using the Data Modem Menu Cancel Note: If you are not connected to the USB cable you are prompted to connect. While connected to the USB cable it is important to not remove the battery.
12: Using the Call History Menu Locating the Call History Menu Starting from the Main Screen: T Registered 16:28 14-May-08 Menu Help 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Menu. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Back 2. The Main Menu is displayed. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call History is highlighted. 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Note: All instructions for the Call History menu start from the Main Menu as shown.
Using the Call Log Menu View Most Recent Received Calls Your phone saves received calls. Use the Call Log menu to view those numbers. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Starting from the Main Menu: 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call History is highlighted. Back 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call History Call Log Call Meters Select 3. The Call History menu is displayed with Call Log highlighted.
Received Calls +881225551212 +011225551212 +881425551212 +881765551212 +991445551212 +651225551212 +331225551212 +321225551212 Select Back 7. The Received Calls screen is displayed with a list of your last ten calls. Inbound Caller ID to provide specific numbers is not currently supported by the network. This feature may be enabled in the future. Press the right soft key labeled Back to go back one level, or the red key to return the Main Screen.
Call Log Received Calls Missed Calls Dialed Calls Select 5. Using the 2-way Navi-key scroll until Missed Calls is highlighted. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Missed Calls 10:20 30-Sep-08 00:37:45 +881655512121 08:54 29-Sep-08 00:12:32 +2405551212 Select Back 7. The Missed Calls screen is displayed with a list of your last missed calls. Inbound Caller ID to provide specific numbers is not currently supported by the network.
Call History Call Log Call Meters Select 3. The Call History menu is displayed with Call Log highlighted. Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call Log Received Calls Missed Calls Dialed Calls Select 5. Using the 2-way Navi-key scroll until Dialed Calls is highlighted. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Dialed Calls +881225551212 +011225551212 +881425551212 +881765551212 +991445551212 +651225551212 +331225551212 +321225551212 Select 7.
Using the Call Meters Menu Call meters help you track your airtime, keep a running tab of your monthly usage or view the air time of your most recent calls. Show the Time of Last Call Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Starting from the Main Menu: 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call History is highlighted. Back 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call History Call Log Call Meters Select 3.
The duration of the last call is displayed. Call Time 02:56:15 Back 7. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the previous menu. 8. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. Note: The last call timer shows the elapsed time of the most recent call made since your phone was turned on. This information is not saved when you turn off the phone. Show Total Time for All Calls This capability displays your total airtime since you last reset the call timer.
Call Meters Last call time Total call time Reset call timer Lifetime call time In-call display Audible timers Select 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Total call time is highlighted. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call Time The airtime accumulation since the timer was last reset is displayed on the screen. 02:56:15 Back 7. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the previous menu. 8. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen.
Call History Call Log Call Meters Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call Meters is highlighted. Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call Meters Last call time Total call time Reset call timer Lifetime call time In-call display Audible timers Select 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Reset call timer is highlighted. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Reset Reset call timers? Yes The screen displays: Reset call timers? No 7.
Select Back 9. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the previous menu. 1 3 DEF 2 ABC 4 10. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. 6 MNO Showing the Lifetime Call Timer This capability displays a running clock of the total call time for the phone since being activated. Starting from the Main Menu: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call History is highlighted.
Call Meters Last call time Total call time Reset call meter. . . Lifetime call time In-call display Audible timers Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call Meters is highlighted. Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call Time The total time of all calls is displayed. 02:56:15 Back 7. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the previous menu. 8. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. Note: The Lifetime timer can not be reset.
Call History Call Log Call Meters Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call Meters is highlighted. Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call Meters Last call time Total call time Reset call meter. . . Lifetime call time In-call display Audible timers Select 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until In-call display is highlighted. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call Timer Enabled Disabled Select 7. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to Enabled or Disabled.
Setting Audible Call Timers This capability lets the phone watch the clock for you. At a set time or interval, the call timers produce a beep that only you can hear. You can choose No Alert, Single Alert or Repetitive Alert. Set the Single Alert Timer Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Starting from the Main Menu: 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call History is highlighted. Back 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select.
Audible Timers Single Alert Repetitive Alert Select Back 7. The Single Alert option should be highlighted. If not, use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until it is. 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Single Alert Off 1 minute 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes Select 9. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to the desired single alert. Back 10. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Select Back 12: Using the Call History Menu 11.
Set the Repetitive Alert This capability sets your phone to alert you at specific intervals, for example every minute. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Starting from the Main Menu: 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call History is highlighted. Back 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Call History Call Log Call Meters Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Call Meters is highlighted. Back 4.
Audible Timers Single Alert Repetitive Alert Select 7. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to the Repetitive Alert option. Back 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Repetitive Alert Off 1 minute 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes Select 9. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to the desired repetitive alert. Back 10. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Select Back 12: Using the Call History Menu 11. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the previous menu.
13: Using the Setup Menu Starting from the Main Screen: T Registered 16:28 14-May-08 Menu Help 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Menu. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Back 13: Using the Setup Menu Locating the Setup Menu 2. The Main Menu is displayed. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Setup is highlighted. 3. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Note: All instructions for the Setup menu start from the Main Menu as shown.
13: Using the Setup Menu Setup Number Entry Phone Information Reset to defaults • Set preference for the convenience key and right soft key • Set your prefix preference for entering phone numbers • View phone information Select Back • Reset phone settings to default Note: The Setup menu consists of two screens. Scroll past the Key Setup option for more menu options. Setting Call Options The Call Options menu allows you to enable or disable various call capabilities.
Select 5. Highlight the call capability you would like to enable. Back 6. Press the left soft key labeled Select to return to the previous menu. 13: Using the Setup Menu Call Options Call Drop Alert Call Waiting Call Forwarding Call Barring Fixed Dialing 7. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen.
13: Using the Setup Menu Volumes and Tones Ringer Volume Speaker Volume Ring Tone Alert Tone Keypad Tone Vibrate Select Back 5. Ringer Volume is highlighted. If not, use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to it. 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Volume OK 7. The volume bars increase or decrease as you press the 2-way Navi-key up or down. Back 8. Press the left soft key, labeled OK when you have the desired setting. Select Back 9.
Adjust the Speaker Volume Starting from the Main Menu: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Setup is highlighted. Back 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Setup Call Options Volumes and Tones Time & Date Language Backlight Contrast Key Setup Select Back 13: Using the Setup Menu This capability adjusts the volume of the speaker. The phone sounds the new volume level as you adjust it. 3.
13: Using the Setup Menu Volume OK Back 7. The volume bars increase or decrease as you press the 2-way Navi-key up or down. 8. Press the left soft key, labeled OK when you have the desired setting. Select Back 9. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the previous menu. 1 3 DEF 2 ABC 4 10. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. 6 MNO Adjust the Ring Tone This capability adjusts the tone of the ringer. The phone sounds the new tone as you adjust it.
3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Volumes and Tones is highlighted. 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Volumes and Tones Ringer Volume Speaker Volume Ring Tone Alert Tone Keypad Tone Vibrate Select 13: Using the Setup Menu Setup Call Options Volumes and Tones Time & Date Language Backlight Contrast Key Setup Select Back 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to Speaker Volume. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Ring tone Tone 1 Tone 2 Tone 3 Tone 4 Select 7.
13: Using the Setup Menu Setting the Call Alert Mode This capability adjusts the alert tone. The phone sounds the new tone as you adjust it. Starting from the Main Menu: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Setup is highlighted. Back 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Setup Call Options Volumes and Tones Time & Date Language Backlight Contrast Key Setup Select Back 3.
Select 7. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to the desired tone. Back 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Select 13: Using the Setup Menu Alert tone Tone 1 Tone 2 Tone 3 Tone 4 Back 9. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the previous menu. 1 3 DEF 2 ABC 4 10. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. 6 MNO Setting the Keypad Tone This capability selects the keypad tone. You can select to have a single tone, DTMF tones or no tones when the keypad is pressed.
13: Using the Setup Menu Setup Call Options Volumes and Tones Time & Date Language Backlight Contrast Key Setup Select Back 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Volumes and Tones is highlighted. 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Volumes and Tones Ringer Volume Speaker Volume Ring Tone Alert Tone Keypad Tone Vibrate Select 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until keypad Tone is highlighted. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select.
Set the Phone to Ring and /or Vibrate Starting from the Main Menu: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Setup is highlighted. Back 13: Using the Setup Menu This capability is ideal for situations where a ringing phone is inappropriate or in a loud environment. The vibrate function notifies you of incoming calls with discreet vibrations. 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select.
13: Using the Setup Menu Vibrate Options Ring Only Vibrate Only Vibrate then Ring No Ring or Vibrate Select 7. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to the desired Vibrate Option. Back 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 9. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the Main Screen. Time and Date Settings Select the Time Zone Your phone uses the satellite network to obtain the time and date information. However, you need to select the time zone in which you are located.
Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Time & Date is highlighted. Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Time and Date Select Time Zone Time format Date format Select 13: Using the Setup Menu Setup Call Options Volume and Tones Time & Date Language Backlight Contrast Key Setup 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Time Zone is highlighted. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Time Zone UTC UTC + 0.5 UTC + 1 UTC + 1.5 UTC + 2.0 UTC + 2.5 UTC + 3.0 Select 7.
13: Using the Setup Menu Select the Time Format Starting from the Main Menu: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select Back Setup Call Options Volume and Tones Time & Date Language Backlight Contrast Key Setup Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Setup is highlighted. 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Time & Date is highlighted. Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select.
Select 7. Use the 2-way Navi-key until the required time zone is highlighted. Back 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 13: Using the Setup Menu Time Zone UTC UTC + 0.5 UTC + 1 UTC + 1.5 UTC + 2.0 UTC + 2.5 UTC + 3.0 9. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the Main Screen. Select the Date Format Starting from the Main Menu: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Setup is highlighted.
13: Using the Setup Menu Time and Date Select time zone Time format Date format Select 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Date Format is highlighted. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Date Format 01-Jan-08 DD/MM/YY DD-MM-YY DD.MM.YY MM/DD/YY YY-DD-MM Select 7. Use the 2-way Navi-key until the required date format is highlighted. Back 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 9. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the Main Screen.
Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Language is highlighted. Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Language English Czech (Cestina) Danish Dutch Finnish (Suomi) French German Select 13: Using the Setup Menu Setup Call Options Volume and Tones Time & Date Language Backlight Contrast Key Setup 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the required Language is highlighted. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 7.
13: Using the Setup Menu Setting Backlights Enable, disable or adjust the length of time the backlight stays on after a key press. Starting from the Main Menu: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Setup is highlighted. Back 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Setup Call Options Volume and Tones Time & Date Language Backlight Contrast Key Setup Select 3.
Setting Contrast Starting from the Main Menu: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Setup is highlighted. Back 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Setup Call Options Volume and Tones Time & Date Language Backlight Contrast Key Setup Select 13: Using the Setup Menu This capability allows you to adjust the contrast on the display screen. 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Contrast is highlighted.
13: Using the Setup Menu Using the Key Setup Menu This capability selects the function of the convenience key and the right soft key when the Main Screen is displayed. The default function is to display the Help screen which is useful for new users; however the function can be changed to access the phonebook. Setup the Convenience Key Function Starting from the Main Menu: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select 1.
Select 7. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the desired action is highlighted. Back 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 13: Using the Setup Menu Convenience Key No Action Start Call End Call Redial 9. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the Main Screen. Setup the Right Soft Key Function Starting from the Main Menu: Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Call History Setup Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Setup is highlighted.
13: Using the Setup Menu Setup Convenience Key Right Soft Key Select 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key until Right Soft Key is highlighted. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Right key action Show Help SIM Phonebook My Phonebook Select 7. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the desired action is highlighted. Back 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 9. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the Main Screen.
Select Back 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll past the Key Setup option until Number Entry is highlighted. 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Number Entry Prefix with + Prefix with 00 Do not prefix Select 13: Using the Setup Menu Setup Number Entry Phone Information Reset to defaults 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until the desired action is highlighted. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 7. Press the right soft key labeled Back to return to the Main Screen.
13: Using the Setup Menu Setup Number Entry Phone Information Reset to defaults Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll past the Key Setup option until Phone Information is highlighted. Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Phone Information F/w:HT08001 Information regarding your phone appears on the display. IMEI:399999999999999 Back 5. Press the right soft key, labeled Back to return to the Setup menu.
Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll past the Key Setup option until Reset to defaults is highlighted. Back 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. 13: Using the Setup Menu Setup Number Entry Phone Information Reset to defaults Reset Reset all phone settings? Yes No 5. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Reset Phone settings reset 6. A message appears briefly indicating the phone settings have been reset. 7. Press the red key to return to the Main Screen.
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14: Using the Security Menu Important: Do not change the PIN/PUK/SIM settings unless you have your original settings available. Your phone and/or SIM card may be disabled if you don’t know the correct code and enter it incorrectly three times. If a PIN becomes blocked, you must enter a Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) to restore the SIM to service which is obtained from your service provider. Locating the Security Menu Registered 16:28 14-May-08 Menu Help 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Menu.
About the Security Menu You can perform the following functions using the Security menu: Security Phone Lock Sim lock Change PINs • Lock and unlock the phone • Enable and disable the SIM lock 14: Using the Security Menu Select Back • Change PIN and block PIN codes Locking and Unlocking Your Phone This capability helps prevent unwanted use of your phone. Starting from the Main Menu: Menu Security Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Security is highlighted.
Phone Lock Enable phone lock Disable phone lock Select 5. The Enable phone lock option is highlighted. If not, use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until it is. Back 6. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. **** Select Clear 8. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. The Phone lock capability takes effect when you turn OFF your 9555 Satellite Phone. Each time you restart the phone, you are prompted to enter your Phone PIN. Once you do, the phone is fully operational. 14: Using the Security Menu 7.
Security Phone Lock SIM lock Change PINs Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until SIM lock is highlighted. Back 14: Using the Security Menu 4. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. SIM Lock Enable SIM lock Disable SIM lock Select Back 6. The Enter PIN screen appears. Using the keypad enter the PIN number. Enter PIN Phone PIN **** Select 5. Use the 2-way Navi-key until the action you prefer is highlighted. Clear 7. Press the left soft key, labeled Select.
Using the Change PIN Menu Change the Phone PIN Code This capability allows you to modify the default PIN associated with your phone. Starting from the Main Menu: Menu Security Back Note: Scroll one down from Setup to view the Security option. 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Security Phone lock Sim lock Change PIN Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Change PIN is highlighted. 14: Using the Security Menu Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Security is highlighted.
Change PIN Old PIN New PIN Verify PIN 14: Using the Security Menu OK Clear 7. Enter your current PIN in the Old PIN field (the default PIN is 1234). Use the 2-way Navi-key to move to the next field and enter your new PIN into the New PIN field. Move to the Verify PIN field and enter the new PIN again. Change PIN Old PIN **** New PIN **** Verify PIN **** OK Clear 8. When all fields are complete, press the left soft key, labeled OK. Change PIN PIN changed OK Yes 158 No 9.
Change the SIM PIN Code This capability allows you to modify the default PIN associated with your SIM card. Starting from the Main Menu: Menu Security Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Security is highlighted. Back Note: Scroll one down from Setup to view the Security option. Security Phone lock Sim lock Change PIN Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Change PIN is highlighted. 14: Using the Security Menu 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Back 4.
Change PIN Old PIN New PIN Verify PIN 14: Using the Security Menu OK Clear 7. Enter your current PIN in the Old PIN field (the default PIN is 1111). Use the 2-way Navi-key to move to the next field and enter your new PIN into the New PIN field. Move to the Verify PIN field and enter the new PIN again. Change PIN Old PIN **** New PIN **** Verify PIN **** OK Clear 8. When all fields are complete, press the left soft key, labeled OK. Change PIN PIN changed OK Yes 160 No 9.
Change the SIM Card PIN2 Code Your SIM card PIN2 code is used to access fixed dialing settings. This fourto eight-digit code is issued to you when you subscribe to the capability. Starting from the Main Menu: Menu Security Select 1. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Security is highlighted. Back Note: Scroll one down from Setup to view the Security option. Security Phone lock Sim lock Change PIN Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Change PIN is highlighted.
Change PIN Old PIN New PIN Verify PIN 14: Using the Security Menu OK Clear 7. Enter your current PIN in the Old PIN field. Use the 2-way Navi-key to move to the next field and enter your new PIN into the New PIN field. Move to the Verify PIN field and enter the new PIN again. Change PIN Old PIN **** New PIN **** Verify PIN **** OK Clear 8. When all fields are complete, press the left soft key, labeled OK. Change PIN PIN changed OK Yes 162 No 9.
Call Barring PIN Call Barring may be enabled for incoming and/or outgoing calls in the Setup, Call Options menu. When you enable Call Barring, you are prompted for a PIN. The Call Barring PIN may be changed as follows. Starting from the Main Menu: Menu Security Back Note: Scroll one down from Setup to view the Security option. 2. Press the left soft key, labeled Select. Security Phone lock Sim lock Change PIN Select 3. Use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll until Change PIN is highlighted.
Change PIN Old PIN New PIN Verify PIN 14: Using the Security Menu OK Clear 7. Enter your current PIN in the Old PIN field. Use the 2-way Navi-key to move to the next field and enter your new PIN into the New PIN field. Move to the Verify PIN field and enter the new PIN again. Change PIN Old PIN **** New PIN **** Verify PIN **** OK Clear 8. When all fields are complete, press the left soft key, labeled OK. Change PIN PIN changed OK Yes 164 No 9.
15: Troubleshooting Problem Solution Phone won’t power on. • Did you press and hold the power button for a minimum of three seconds to turn the phone’s power on? • Check the battery. Is it charged, properly fitted, and are the contacts clean and dry? You can’t make calls. • Check the antenna.
You can’t make international calls. • Have you included the relevant codes? Enter 00 or + followed by the appropriate country code and the phone number. Your phone will not unlock. • Have you inserted a new SIM card? Enter the new PIN code the default PIN is 1111). • Enter the default phone unlock code: 1234 • Have you forgotten the unlock code? Your PIN is blocked. • Enter the PIN unblocking code or contact your service provider. See “Using the Security Menu” on page 153 for more information.
The battery drains faster than normal. • Are you in an area of variable coverage? This uses extra battery power. • Is your antenna fully extended and correctly angled? Do you have a clear unobstructed view of the sky? This helps use less battery power. • Is it a new battery? A new battery needs two to three charge/discharge cycles to attain normal performance • Is it an old battery? Battery performance declines after several years of use. Replace the battery.
Your phone is displaying an unknown foreign language and you would like to restore it to its original setting. • Power on the phone. • Power on the phone. Press left soft key for menu. • Power on the phone. Press down six times for Setup, then left soft key for Select. • Power on the phone. Press down three times for Languages, then left soft key for Select. • Power on the phone. Press left soft key for Select.
16: Certification and Compliance Information Export Compliance The 9555 Satellite Phone is controlled by the export laws and regulations of the United States of America. The U.S. Government may restrict the export or re-export of this phone to certain individuals and/or destinations. For further information, contact the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security or visit www.bis.doc.
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This Limited Warranty applies only to the Iridium branded 9555 Satellite Phone (including hardware, software and firmware but excluding leather case) and the Accessories listed in Chapter 3 of this User Manual (collectively, “Product”) sold by Iridium or its authorized resellers and distributors (collectively, “Service Providers”). This Limited Warranty extends only to the first purchaser of the Product and is not assignable or transferable.
17: Warranty, Service and Support Exclusions This Limited Warranty does not apply in the following circumstances: Normal wear and tear. Periodic maintenance, repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage. Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80% of rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by this Limited Warranty.
Privacy and Data Security. Privacy and data security are important to everyone. Some features of your Product may affect your privacy or data security. Therefore, it is important to monitor access to your Product and not to leave it where others might have unmonitored access. Lock your satellite phone’s keypad when not in use. Erase all personal information or data before disposing of the satellite phone or recycling it.
17: Warranty, Service and Support This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that may vary from state to state/country to country. Some states/countries do not allow or acknowledge the existence, limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the length of an implied warranty, so some limitations or exclusions of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you.
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Term and Termination. The license granted herein shall remain effective until terminated. You may terminate the license at any time by destroying all copies of Software and any Documentation. Your rights under the license will terminate immediately without notice from Iridium if you fail to comply with any provision of the license and Limited Warranty. Upon termination, you shall destroy all copies of Software and Documentation in your possession or control.
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