9575A User Manual web: www.iridium.com email: info@iridium.com toll free: +1.866.947.4348 phone: +1.480.752.5155 Prior to using the 9575A, read and understand this User Manual including the safety warnings and information. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Iridium, 9575A, the Iridium Logo and any other trademark or service mark referred to or displayed in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of Iridium Satellite LLC.
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Removal of the adapter.................................................................................... 21 Accessories................................................................................................................. 21 AC Travel Charger and International Plug Kit........................................... 21 Headset................................................................................................................... 22 Auto Accessory Charger...................................
Delete an Entry......................................................................................................... 87 Viewing Memory Status........................................................................................ 89 Adding Notes to a Phonebook Entry................................................................ 90 Restricted Phonebook........................................................................................... 91 9: Using the Messages Menu.................................
15: Using the Security Menu................................................................ 179 Locating the Security Menu...............................................................................179 About the Security Menu....................................................................................180 Locking and Unlocking Your Phone................................................................180 Enable or Disable the SIM lock..................................................................
2: Important Safety Information 1: Introduction WARNING Prior to using 9575A, read and understand this User Manual including the safety warnings and information. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Safety and Warning Icons The following conventions are used in this User Manual: Before doing this task, be sure to familiarize yourself with appropriate safety practices, personal protective equipment and have a plan in case of accident.
Specific Absorption Rate Data Do not dispose in trash. Do not dispose of your battery in a fire. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Your 9575A is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. Your 9575A is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning the exposure of human beings to RF frequency.
If you wish to reduce your exposure to RF energy, you can limit the amount of time you use the phone and increase the distance between the phone/antenna and your body when you use it. For example, you may use the phone’s speakerphone feature or use with a wired earpiece and microphone to increase distance when you use the phone. PLEASE NOTE THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT MODEL COULD CAUSE DIFFERENCES IN THE SAR VALUE FOR LATER PRODUCTS; IN ALL CASES, PRODUCTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE WITHIN THE GUIDELINES.
access numbers such as 999, are not able to be made on the Iridium system. When placing a call to an emergency operator or local public safety answering point, always verbally report your location to assist first responders with indentifying your location to provide assistance. Caller location identification is not automatically transmitted on the Iridium system.
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 serious injury or death. Electronic Devices Most electronic equipment is subject to interference from RF energy from external sources if inadequately shielded.
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. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Consult your physician to determine compatibility with your medical device.
WARNING 3: 9575A Overview Seizures and Blackouts Guide Overview Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when playing video games. If you or your family members have a history of such seizures or blackouts, please consult your physician before enabling a flashing lights feature on your phone.
Phone Overview Side View Front View Earpiece On/Off Button Programmable SOS Button SOS Indicator LED Status Indicator LED Convenience Key Volume Keys Volume Up Key Convenience Key Front side Display Left Soft Key 3: Overview 3: Overview Volume Down Key Right Soft Key 2-way Navi-key Green Key Red Key Key pad aA Microphone Accessory Connector 16 9575A User Manual Headset Jack Accessory Connector Accessory Connector 9575A User Manual 17
Back View Charging / USB / External Antenna Adapters Included with the 9575A are two adapters. These adapters attach to the bottom of your phone and are required for charging, connecting the USB data cable, or using the external antenna. These adapters are designed to provide a robust and flexible approach to using external accessories with the 9575A.
Installation of the adapter • In order to charge, use the USB port, or connect an external antenna, the appropriate adapter must first be selected and attached to the bottom of the phone. • Prior to installation, open your phone’s accessory connector cover on the bottom of your phone and move it to the back of your phone, securing it to the rear retaining features. • Select the appropriate adapter and orient it with the bottom of the phone so the Iridium brand is facing forward.
• Can be used to power the phone when the battery is depleted. Auto Accessory Charger • The battery must be installed when using the charger to power the phone. The Auto Accessory Charger provides a rapid charge for your phone from DC charging sources such as cars, boats, or solar charging panels. The Auto Accessory Charger plugs directly into the power connector on the right side of your adapter. • Includes five international plug adapters for use in many countries around the world.
24 Leather Case The leather case is designed to hold your phone, help protect it from scratches, and allow you to attach it to other items with the built-in clip. To attach the leather case to your phone, ensure the bottom of the case is open and insert the phone through the bottom and push it towards the top. The leather case is designed to be used either with or without the accessory adapters so an extended leather flap and Velcro are provided for this purpose.
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4: Menu Components Using the SIM Card Phonebook Menu Title Call SMS Edit Delete New Menu Options Select Getting Started Black bar scrolls up and down when using the 2-way Navi-key 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.
Battery Pack Information Insert the SIM Card 1. Remove the SIM card from the larger card. 2. Remove the battery as shown on page 33. 3. To open SIM door, first slide door towards top of phone and then lift door up approximately 75 degrees. Use caution not to over extend SIM door beyond 75 degrees as this will result in damage to the SIM door. All batteries may cause serious injury or property damage, particularly if handled improperly or used after damage.
Battery Charging Batteries may be charged and discharged many times, but eventually they wear out. It is recommended that the battery is fully charged and periodically charged and tested if stored for extended periods of time. If the battery has been fully depleted and not used for an extended period of time, it may require two charging cycles including removal/installation of the battery to recover a fully depleted battery.
Charging the Battery To Install the Battery Pack 1. Before installing battery pack, ensure D-ring is raised and in vertical position (as pictured) 2. Hold the D-ring in the vertical position and place bottom of battery in first, aligning the battery pack pegs to ensure that the battery is fully seated at the bottom Use the AC travel charger or auto accessory adapter to charge the 9575A. Important: The battery should only be charged in environments between 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F).
T Battery icon Power on Message Once your phone is on, one of the following messages may appear. Low Battery 15:40 Menu 09-JUL-13 Help Note: To help maintain the best battery and phone performance, recharge your battery as soon as possible after you receive the low battery warning. Message Directive Bad Card See Supplier. Your SIM card has been damaged or incorrectly issued. Contact your service provider for information. Check Card The SIM card is damaged or inserted the wrong way.
4: Getting Started Directive CAUTION! You have not configured the GEOS Service This phone provides the option to use a 3rd party, emergency response service offered by GEOS for the SOS button. Additional details are included in a GEOS brochure in the packaging with your phone or on Iridium.com. If you decide to use the service by selecting “Use”, you will then be prompted to confirm you have registered at www.geosalliance. com/iridium from your home or office computer.
Placing a Call T Before you place a call: 1. The phone must be powered on. 2. SIM card inserted. Number: + 1 215 555 1212 3. Phone is unlocked. Options 4. Have a clear direct view of the sky to be in contact with the network. Clear 5. Antenna should be extended and pointed up towards the sky. Dial the Number 2. Press the green key. As you enter a phone number, the digits are displayed on a single line that scrolls across the display. 1. Enter the number using the key pad.
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. Re-dial Last Number Called T Number: + 1 215 555 1212 Options Clear Press the green key twice.
Receiving a call with the Antenna Extended Answering the call with the Antenna Extended 1. Extend antenna directly up and rotate the antenna top left or right until it locks into position. 1. Phone sounds or vibrates. 2. Press the left soft key or the green key T 2. Status indicator alternates red and green. Connected T 3. Phone displays Connected. Options Incoming Call 3. Phone displays incoming call.
Receiving a Call with the Antenna Stowed 1. The phone displays the alert – or you’re prompted to extend the antenna. T Call Attempt Mute 2. The phone displays Call Attempt. T Connected Speaker Mute 5. The phone displays Connected. Speaker 3. Extend the antenna directly up prior to rotating left or right.
Muting a Call you would like to cancel the change to the volume press Back. For privacy during a call, use the mute feature. You hear the party on the other end, but they do not hear you. Options To mute the call: Select “Options” using the left soft key and then use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to “Mute”. Select “Mute” using the left soft key. 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.
• 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. Locking and Unlocking the Keypad Bar graph for ringer volume Upper volume control increases ringer volume Keypad locked Keypad locked Volume Lower volume control decreases ringer volume To prevent accidental phone usage you can lock the keypad by: OK 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Menu. Back 2. Press the * key to lock the keypad.
5: Unlocking the Keypad 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 Keypad Unlocked Keypad Unlocked Unlock Help 1. Press the left soft key labeled Unlock. 2. Press the * key.
@ The Keypad Save To Access Main Menu Options 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 61 for more information. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Select Back My Phonebook New Entry Memory Status Starting from the Main Menu, use the 2-way Navi-key to scroll to the desired menu option until it is highlighted.
To Return to a Menu 5: Using Menus and Keys 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.
Traditional Text Entry 5: Using Menus and Keys 6: New Entry Bob @ Save Clear 1. Enter a character by pressing the appropriate keys on the keypad. See keypad guide below. 2. The cursor moves to the next character position. 3. To delete a character press the right soft key, labeled Clear. 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. Entering Punctuation and Symbols Pressing * (star) key takes you to a symbols menu with a list of the most commonly used punctuation marks and symbols. Key Available Characters 1 .
Using Option Menu to Enter Numbers and Symbols into Text There may be times when you need to add numbers or symbols into a message that you are typing. You can do this directly from the text entry screen by using the Options menu. Options Send Insert symbol Enter letters Save as draft Exit Select Back 7. The Options screen appears. Using the 2-way Navi-key scroll until Enter letters is highlighted. 8. Press the left soft key labeled Options.
7: Predictive Text Entry Predictive text is implemented on the 9575A 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 6: Traditional Text Entry 2. Select “Setup” (6 clicks down) 3. In the Setup menu, select “Language” (4 clicks down) 4.
@ Save Clear For all alphabetic languages: WordWise predictive The 1 key can be used for entering punctuation, however for full and efficient punctuation entry you can switch to Punctuation mode (123). ww New Options Pressing the Pound key (#) switches between lower and upper case, indicated by the () symbol. This is the Shift key. LetterWise predictive lw Clear New Options Pressing the Zero key (0) enters a space, indicated by the ( ) symbol. This is the Space key.
LetterWise Text mode do 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 T key 5.
T Example: Entering “red” don’t Options Clear s Options Clear 6. Press key 8 for “t” and complete word. Desired letter appears. WordWise Text mode If the correct letter does not appear at first, continue by pressing the key that corresponds to the next letter in your text, and so on. After pressing the last key in the sequence, the word should appear.
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.
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.
Note: All instructions for My Phonebook start from the Main Menu as shown. Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem 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 Add a New Entry to My Phonebook Menu My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Messages Voicemail Data Modem Select Back 1. Press the left soft key, labeled Select.
Abc New Entry 24 6. The New Entry screen is displayed with a list of icons that represent: New Entry Mary Smith Name @ Save Clear Success 9. A message briefly appears to indicate the contact was entered successfully. The screen reverts to the main Phonebook menu. Entry Added Successfully Home phone +9373354415 Work phone +9373321234 1st cell phone +123456789 Press the red key to return to the Main Screen. 2nd cell phone +1112223333 email address @ msmith@aol.
4. The Phonebook options are displayed. My Phonebook (Empty) Options Back 3. If there are no entries Empty is displayed. See “Add a New Entry to My Phonebook” on page 77. Bob Smith 5. With the Call option highlighted, press the left soft key labeled Select. Call SMS Edit Delete New 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. If you have contacts in your Phonebook, you can select them for quick messaging. Or, you can select Messages from the options to create a message before indicating a recipient. New Options 1000 Clear To send a text message Start at the Main Menu, using the 2-way Navi-key, highlight the Phonebook you want to use.
