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Sagem MY300L User Manual - Activating Your Phone

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    English 252462763_my300l-301l_lu_en.Book page 1 jeudi, 4. Mai 2006 4:36 16.

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    252462763_my300l-301l_lu_en.Book page 2 jeudi, 4. Mai 2006 4:36 16.

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    3 you have just purchased a sagem phone. We congratulate you! In order to use your phone efficiently and safely, we recommend that you read this handbook carefully. Your phone can be used internationally in the various networks ((gsm 850 mhz and pcs 1900 mhz) or (gsm 900 mhz, dcs 1800 mhz or pcs 190...

  • Page 4: Contents

    4 contents contents menus........................................................... 6 your phone package - accessories........... 7 description (depending on model) ............ 8 navigation principles.................................. 9 initial screen .................................................

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    Contents 5 applications............................................... 36 services ........................................................36 alarm.............................................................36 timer.............................................................36 todo ..................

  • Page 6: Menus

    6 menus menus games wap applications alarm timer todo calculator converter messages compose inbox outbox sentbox drafts templates options memory local info. Call voice mail mailing list phonebook multimedia my pictures my sounds memory help organizer see month see week see today see date calendar me...

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    Your phone package - accessories 7 your phone package - accessories when you open the box, check that all items are present: 1 - phone 2 - charger 3 - battery 4 - user guide accessories we advise you the use of sagem brand accessories for an optimal operating of your phone and of your accessories. Y...

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    8 description (depending on model) description (depending on model) hold down: switch on/off in a call context: reject a call - hang up in menus: return to initial screen long press: activate/deactivate hands-free mode warning: do not use the phone in hands-free mode near to your ear, or you may suf...

  • Page 9: Navigation Principles

    Navigation principles 9 navigation principles these basic principles bring a great intuitiveness to your phone. Validate by pressing the key or the navigation stick. Cancel by pressing the key. The thumbnails at the bottom of the screen refer to the keys. In the menus, a title bar reminds you of the...

  • Page 10: Initial Screen

    10 initial screen initial screen the initial screen may contain the following information: 1 - the title bar icons: battery calls forwarded call (establishing the call) call (hands free) message (reception of a message, message memory full) fax communication data communication silent mode message in...

  • Page 11: Activating Your Phone

    Activating your phone 11 activating your phone information on the sim card to use your phone, you need a card called sim card. It contains personal information that you can modify: - secret codes (pin(s): personal identification numbers), these codes allow you to protect access to your sim card and ...

  • Page 12: Removing The Back Cover

    12 activating your phone first use: installing the sim card and the battery slide the sim card, with cut corner as shown on the phone, into the card holder with fold face down. Place the battery by positioning first the top of it, as shown on the battery. Place the back cover, clicking in first the ...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Activating your phone 13 getting started you are now ready to use your phone for the first time. Switch on the phone by pressing the key. A short display appears. When you switch on your phone for the first time, you must configure it with various settings that will remain by default until you choos...

  • Page 14: Setting Time And Date

    14 activating your phone setting time and date when you use your phone for the first time, you need to set the date and time. In due course, when the battery is completely discharged, or if it has been removed, you will be prompted systematically to confirm date and time. Setting the date: set the d...

  • Page 15: Calling Voicemail

    Activating your phone 15 calling voicemail in the initial screen, press and hold down the 1 key. Receiving a call when you receive a call, the number of your correspondent is displayed when it is presented by the network. Press the key or the key to answer, and speak. To refuse the call, press the k...

  • Page 16: Using Your Phone

    16 using your phone using your phone freeing the antenna the antenna is integrated in your phone, under the back cover at the top. Avoid putting your fingers on this area when the phone is switched on. If your fingers obstruct the antenna, the phone may have to operate with a higher power level than...

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Using your phone 17 charging the battery your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. A new battery must be charged for 4 hours at least before being used for the first time. It reaches its optimum capacity after a few cycles of use. When your battery has been discharged, the phone displays the ...

  • Page 18: Phonebook

    18 phonebook phonebook using the phonebook enter the phonebook menu, the contacts list is displayed if you already get some (otherwise, go to storing a new contact). When a contact is selected, an icon is displayed in the title bar: contact stored in the sim card contact stored in the phone contact ...

  • Page 19: Contact Options

    Phonebook 19 contact options to display the various options, select a contact and press [options]. Modifying a contact modify what you want and validate then select save once the modifications completed. Sending a message to send a sms or a mms to a contact (see chapter messages). Sending by to send...

  • Page 20: Memory

    20 phonebook memory select sim or telephone and validate. Telephone: the screen displays the amount of memory used. The memory capacity is shared between the phonebook and various other features. If you lack memory, check if you can free some space. Sim: available memory only for contacts. Delete/de...

  • Page 21: Messages

    Messages 21 messages from this menu, you are able to send sms and mms. Mms is a multimedia message service, which allows you to enclose audio files, images and others rich contents to your messages; these messages can even be composed of several slides. Mms are differently invoiced than sms are. Ple...

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    22 messages the easy message t9™ mode helps you to easily write your short messages. Using t9 mode press once the key corresponding to the letter chosen and compose the word by continuing to press the keys corresponding to the various letters without paying attention to the display: the word is high...

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    Messages 23 input modes in the input screen, the key is used to access other input modes. The mode in which you type the text is displayed at the right top of the screen. A short press of the key switches from one mode to another. The abc mode is used to write words that do not exist in the dictiona...

  • Page 24: Compose Mms

    24 messages compose mms on the messages menu, please choose the compose menu and validate. Select the mms option. When the text has been entered, [options] is used to access the functions offered: - insert to insert multimedia objects such as images, animations, sounds into your message. - abc mode ...

  • Page 25: Receiving Messages

    Messages 25 receiving messages when you receive a message, the phone plays the ring tone that you selected, and the message icon comes on the screen of your phone. If you do not read the messages, this icon remains displayed on the screen. When it flashes, the memory is full. Receiving icons, backgr...

  • Page 26: Sentbox

    26 messages sentbox the sentbox menu is used to store all your sent messages if you activated the option store sent messages in the options menu (see page 26). Too many messages saved will quickly fill up the available memory and no further messages will be received. For each message, its characteri...

  • Page 27: Memory

    Messages 27 the mms options are: - store sent messages: (it is highly recommended that you keep this function deactivated, in order to avoid a full memory), - retrieval mode: if you are in a poor coverage area, it may be more convenient to choose the manual retrieval mode which gives you the retriev...

  • Page 28: Calling Voice Mail

    28 messages calling voice mail this function allows you to call your voicemail. On the messages menu, please select the call voice mail option and [select]. Note: if your voicemail number has not been entered yet, you must enter it in the menu settings/calls/voicemail. This number depends on the ope...

  • Page 29: Multimedia

    Multimedia 29 multimedia all downloaded objects are stored in the multimedia menu. My pictures this menu gives you access to the pictures you have downloaded. On the multimedia menu, please select the my pictures menu and [select]. Planetsagem: to have access to the web site to download pictures. Se...

  • Page 30: My Sounds

    30 multimedia my sounds this menu gives you access to the sounds you have downloaded or recorded. On the multimedia menu, please select the my sounds menu and [select]. Planetsagem: to have access to the web site to download sounds. Select [options]allows you to delete all the sounds or to record a ...

  • Page 31: Wap

    Wap 31 wap wap (wireless application protocol): a protocol that translates the internet language into wml and html languages that can be read by a phone. The wap function allows you to log onto certain internet sites. You can log onto sites that allow you to download ringtones, icons, animated scree...

  • Page 32: Configuring Wap Parameters

    32 wap advanced…: choose one of the following advanced settings - settings - show url - disconnect - security (is used to access information on making wap connections secure). - delete cookies - view title region about…: information on the browser. Exit: returns to the phone's home page. Configuring...

  • Page 33: Wap Logging On

    Wap 33 gsm parameters: - login - password - ip address of wap gateway - port type (secure or insecure) - dial-up number - mode (digital, analog or automatic) gprs parameters: - login - password - ip address of wap gateway - port type (secure or insecure) - apn: if no apn has been defined, press [opt...

  • Page 34: Wap Logging Off

    34 wap wap logging off to log off, press the key. The logoff happens automatically after a few seconds of inactivity if you forget to log off. This period is defined by the linger time setting. Gprs a flashing icon indicates that the phone is logging onto a gprs network. A non-flashing icon indicate...

  • Page 35: Games

    Games 35 games your phone contains one or several games, depending on model. You can download more. You are the owner of a sagem mobile phone which gives you the ability to download applications and games to be executed on your phone thanks to the built-in java™ engine. However, receiving applicatio...

  • Page 36: Applications

    36 applications applications services this item may not be present on your phone’s menu, as it depends on your sim. Alarm this menu allows you to set and activate the alarm. On the applications menu, please select the alarm menu and [ok]. Activate or deactivate the alarm and validate. Set the wake-u...

  • Page 37: Todo

    Applications 37 todo todo menu this menu allows you to add todo’s, access category-based todo management and delete all the todo’s. On the applications menu, please select todo and press [ok]. Select one of the actions in the list with the navigation stick and validate. - add written todo/add vocal ...

  • Page 38: Sending A Vcal

    38 applications sending a vcal a todo task contains a task of your timetable that can be sent through a vcalendar. Yet, this function is available only on certain models of phone. You can send vcals to another phone using mms. On the task list (todo main menu), please select a task and in the todo t...

  • Page 39: Calculator

    Applications 39 calculator this menu allows you to use your phone as a calculator. On the applications menu, please select the calculator menu and [ok]. Use the navigation stick to make calculations: - upwards: add - downwards: subtract - rightwards: multiply - leftwards: divide the following keys a...

  • Page 40: Organizer

    40 organizer organizer this menu gives you access to your diary and get to a day, week, month or specific date. It lets you add events, access the global actions for all the events and manage them by event category. Calendar menu this menu lets you add events, manage events by category, see the avai...

  • Page 41: Sending A Vcal

    Organizer 41 sending a vcal an event of your diary can be sent through a vcalendar. Yet, this function is available only on certain models of phone. You can send vcals to another phone using mms. On the see today list, please select an event and in thetodo event actions menu list, select send by. Fo...

  • Page 42: Settings

    42 settings settings sounds volume and ring tone this menu allows you to allocate a ring tone to different functions. On the sounds menu, please select the ring tones menu and [select]. Select the function on which you want to choose a ring tone. Select the ring tone from the proposed list and valid...

  • Page 43: Beeps

    Settings 43 beeps this menu allows you to activate a beep for the battery, the keypad or the network. On the sounds menu, please select the beeps menu and [select]. Select the type of beep you want to allocate from the proposed choices and validate. Activate or deactivate the beep and validate. If y...

  • Page 44: Wallpaper

    44 settings wallpaper this menu allows you to display the background picture you want on your phone. On the display menu, please select the wallpaper menu and [select]. Select the wallpaper and [view]. The picture appears in the background of the screen. Planetsagem: to have access to the web site t...

  • Page 45: Energy Saving

    Settings 45 energy saving on the display menu, please select the energy saving menu and [select]. Two options are available to choose from for the backlight: - screen only: only the screen is lit up. - full backlight: both the screen and the keypad are lit up. Note: in any case, after a certain time...

  • Page 46: View Last Calls

    46 settings view last calls this menu allows you to access the list of last numbers used. On the calls menu, please select the view last calls menu and [select]. For every phone call are displayed on the screen: - its characteristics (shown with an icon), - the time (or date), - its duration. Select...

  • Page 47: Call Waiting

    Settings 47 call waiting (operator-dependent service) during a call, you may be informed that a caller is trying to reach you: you hear a special tone. The caller's identity is displayed on the screen (name or number). On the calls menu, please select the call waiting menu and [select]. You can acti...

  • Page 48: Security

    48 settings security this menu allows you to configure your phone's security settings. Keypad locking this menu allows you to lock the keypad to avoid unwanted key presses. On the security menu, please select the keypad locking menu and [select]. Select activate or deactivate and validate. The lock ...

  • Page 49: Phone Code

    Settings 49 phone code the phone code menu allows you to activate the phone code so that it is requested and checked whenever the phone is switched on if a different sim card is used. This code is automatically linked to the sim card installed when the phone is activated, for example to protect the ...

  • Page 50: Call Barring

    50 settings call barring call barring can be applied to all calls (incoming and outgoing), to all incoming calls when you are away from your home country (if roaming available). This menu allows you to block the sending or reception of certain calls. Before you can use this service, a password will ...

  • Page 51: Networks

    Settings 51 networks this menu allows you to configure network preferences. On the settings menu, please select the networks menu and [select]. Choose selection to activate (automatically or manually) one of the networks accessible in the area in which your are located. Choose preferred to view all ...

  • Page 52: Automatic Update

    52 settings automatic update this menu allows you to choose manual or automatic updating of date and time (after switch off of your phone or when going abroad for instance) (service depending on the operator). From the date / time menu, please select automatic upd. And [select]. Please select automa...

  • Page 53: Wap Settings

    Settings 53 wap settings this menu allows you to set various parameters needed for wap connection. On the settings menu, please select wap settings and [select]. You can add or modify url addresses. Help this menu allows you to activate or deactivate the display of the help in the phone. 252462763_m...

  • Page 54: Connectivity

    54 connectivity connectivity you can exchange with other devices (pc, mobile phones, personal assistants, printers, etc.) various data: pictures, sounds, photos, to do tasks, organiser events, contacts, etc. Data exchange can be done through: - usb cable, - an infrared connection (depending on model...

  • Page 55: Serial Speed

    Connectivity 55 serial speed this menu enables you to select the speed to be used for data exchanges via your phone's serial port. Except for specific requirements, it is advisable to stick to the default setting: automatic. Car kit - headset this menu allows you to configure the options of the phon...

  • Page 56: Technical Features

    56 technical features technical features weight: 88 g size: 105 x 46 x 14 mm original battery: lithium ion 850 mah battery life calls/standby: up to 4 h/350 h (these values are theoretical ones and given for information only) multimedia objects supported: - audio formats: imelody, midi, wave, amr, m...

  • Page 57: Fcc Part 15 Statement

    Certification and safety information for the united states and countries using fcc standards 57 certification and safety information for the united states and countries using fcc standards fcc part 15 statement this device complies with part 15, part 22 and part 24 of the fcc rules. Operation is sub...

  • Page 58: Fcc Sar Information

    58 certification and safety information for the united states and countries using fcc standards fcc sar information this model phone meets the fcc's requirements for exposure to radio waves your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the lim...

  • Page 59: Safety Information

    Certification and safety information for the united states and countries using fcc standards 59 while there may be differences between the sar levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the fcc requirement. The fcc has granted an equipment authorization for this model phone wit...

  • Page 60: Distance Of Operation

    60 certification and safety information for the united states and countries using fcc standards distance of operation this phone is designed to comply with the fcc radio frequency (rf) exposure guidelines when used as follows: - against the ear: place or receive a phone call and hold the phone as yo...

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    Certification and safety information for the united states and countries using fcc standards 61 although the existing scientific data do not justify fda regulatory actions, fda has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: - support needed research into po...

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    62 certification and safety information for the united states and countries using fcc standards fda and the cellular telecommunications & internet association (ctia) have a formal cooperative research and development agreement (crada) to do research on wireless phone safety. Fda provides the scienti...

  • Page 63: Driving Safety Tips

    Certification and safety information for the united states and countries using fcc standards 63 do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from rf radiation work? Since there are no known risks from exposure to rf emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that ac...

  • Page 64: Countries Using Ce Standards

    64 certification and safety information for europe and countries using ce standards certification and safety information for europe and countries using ce standards ce conformance statement 252462763_my300l-301l_lu_en.Book page 64 jeudi, 4. Mai 2006 4:36 16.

  • Page 65: Ce Sar Information

    Certification and safety information for europe and countries using ce standards 65 ce sar information this model meets international guidelines for exposure to radio waves your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves rec...

  • Page 66: Safety Information

    66 certification and safety information for europe and countries using ce standards safety information never attempt to disassemble your phone. You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. As a general rule, always switch off your phone wherever the use of a ...

  • Page 67: Distance Of Operation

    Certification and safety information for europe and countries using ce standards 67 road safety do not use your phone when driving. In order to give your full attention to driving, stop and park safely before making a call. You must comply with any current legislation. Distance of operation this pho...

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    68 for customers in the united states for customers in the united states limited warranty brightstar us, inc. (brightstar) warrants this product including any accessories sold for use with the products against defects in materials or workmanship under normal usage for the periods outlined in the war...

  • Page 69: Limited Warranty

    For customers in the united states 69 limited warranty the mobile phone and software program developed by sagem communication (sagem) remains the exclusive property of sagem. You are strictly prohibited from modifying, translating, de-compiling or disassembling this software program or any part ther...

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    70 for customers in the united states 3. You are responsible for sending the phone to the repair center.In order to repair or replace a phone under warranty, brightstar also requires that a legible and unmodified purchase document, stating vendor's name and address, date and place of purchase, type ...

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    For customers in the united states 71 6. In the event a customer submits a product for repair or replacement and such product is excluded from warranty coverage or the warranty period has expired, brightstar will draw up an estimate to be given to the customer for acceptance before any repair commen...

  • Page 72: Warranty

    72 for customers outside the united states for customers outside the united states warranty you must always use your phone for the purpose for which it was designed, under normal operating conditions. Sagem communication declines all responsibility for any use outside of the scope of its designed pu...

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    For customers outside the united states 73 phones that have been repaired or replaced as standard during the warranty period stated above are guaranteed (parts and labour) until the later of these two dates: expiry of the guarantee period of twelve (12) months stated above or three (3) months with e...

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    74 for customers outside the united states 4. The following are excluded from the warranty: breakdowns or malfunctions due to non-compliance with the installation and use instructions, to an external cause of the phone (shock, lightning, fire, vandalism, malice, water damage of any type, contact wit...

  • Page 75: Software

    End user licence agreement (eula), for the software 75 end user licence agreement (eula), for the software context and acceptation of the agreement you have acquired a mobile phone device ("device"), manufactured by sagem communication (sagem), that includes software either developed by sagem itself...

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    76 end user licence agreement (eula), for the software security updates. The software may include digital rights management technology. If software does contain digital rights management technology, content providers are using the digital rights management technology ("drm") contained in the softwar...

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    End user licence agreement (eula), for the software 77 speech/handwriting recognition. If the software includes speech and/or handwriting recognition component(s), you should understand that speech and handwriting recognition are inherently statistical processes; that recognition errors are inherent...

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    78 end user licence agreement (eula), for the software additional software/services. The software may permit sagem to provide or make available to you software updates, supplements, add-on components, or internet-based services components of the software after the date you obtain your initial copy o...

  • Page 79: Java™

    Java™ 79 java™ you are the owner of a sagem mobile phone that gives you the ability to download applications and games to be executed on your phone thanks to the built-in java™ engine. However, receiving applications from everywhere implies some basic knowledge of the possible effects of such downlo...

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    80 java™ - phone call (ability to initiate a phone call) - local connectivity (irda or serial interfaces use by the midlet) - messaging receive (sms,sms-cb interception by a midlet) - messaging sending (sms sending by a midlet) - read user data (subscriber identity, phonebook, agenda read access fro...

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    Java™ 81 if you do not want to enter the security menu, simply select "back" button. You can proceed by selecting "ok" button. The menu displayed allows you to increase or decrease permissions currently applied to the current midlet for each of the security groups. When you set a more permissive aut...

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    82 java™ downloading a midlet (java™ game or application) midlets are easily downloaded in the mobile phone through the games or applications menus or through the wap browser. In almost all cases, you will first receive a jad file which will be displayed on the screen. Much care must be given in exa...

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    Java™ 83 disclaimer as explained above, some downloaded items may contain data or may induce actions which may cause malfunctioning of your mobile phone or loss or corruption of data or abnormal increase of your airtime consumption. You expressly acknowledge that the download of any applications inc...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    84 troubleshooting troubleshooting p roblem - s ituation a ctions it is impossible to switch the phone on remove and replace the battery. If you still cannot switch the phone on, charge the battery: - put it on charge for at least 15 minutes before switching it back on again. - check if the battery ...

  • Page 85: - S

    Troubleshooting 85 sim blocked if a wrong pin number is entered three times in succession, your sim card is blocked. You must then: - enter the puk (personal unblocking key) code provided by your operator, and validate. - enter your pin number and validate. - enter your pin number again and validate...

  • Page 86: - S

    86 troubleshooting no receiving calls try to make a call in order to check that the phone and the networks are operational. Check and deactivate the permanent call forwarding (permanent call forwarding icon displayed on the screen). Check and deactivate the incoming calls restriction when necessary....

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    Troubleshooting 87 operator name does not appear on screen go into the settings menu, select networks, then selection. Wait until the operator appears, select it and validate. If the operator logo is present (depending on model), activate the display (settings/display/operator logo). How do i (un)lo...

  • Page 88: - S

    88 troubleshooting how do i free up memory to store new contacts in my phonebook? It is highly recommended to manage your phonebook carefully. If you have received pictures enclosed to a vcard, please save or delete them. How can i increase the efficiency of my phone? The most efficient actions are ...

  • Page 89: Index

    Index 89 index a accessories 7 activating your phone 11 alarm 36 anonymous mode 46 b battery charging the battery 17 installing the battery 12 beeps 43 bluetooth 54 business card 20 c calculator 39 calendar 40 call barring 50 calls 14 calls (menu) automatic redial 47 call forward 45 call waiting 47 ...

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    90 index h hands-free mode 15 help 9 , 53 i icon 10 infrared 54 initial screen 10 input modes 23 ip address 33 irda 54 k keypad locking 8 , 48 l languages 45 local information 27 m memory 27 , 30 menus 6 messages compose mms 24 compose sms 21 drafts 26 inbox 25 outbox 25 receiving messages 25 sendin...

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    Index 91 shortcut keys 51 silent mode 42 sim card 11 , 12 skins 43 sms 21 sound 54 sounds 30 , 42 t t9 22 timer 36 todo 37 troubleshooting 84 , 85 , 86 , 87 , 88 u usb cable 54 v vcal 38 , 41 vibrate 42 voicemail 47 volume 42 w wallpaper 44 wap 31 , 34 configuring wap parameters 32 downloading objec...

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    Mobile communication business group www.Sagem.Com/mobiles le ponant de paris - 27, rue leblanc - 75512 paris cedex 15 - france société anonyme capital 300 272 000 € - 480 108 158 rcs paris 05/2006 252462763_my300l-301l_lu_en.Book page 96 jeudi, 4. Mai 2006 4:36 16.