Ericsson DH 318 Digital Cellular Phone
(170-1201) Menu Descriptions Faxback Doc. # 35279
Memory Menu
The Memory Menu includes the following settings:
Store Mem lets you store a phone number and an accompanying name.
RCL Mem lets you recall a phone number by using the name stored with the
number or by using the memory location number.
StoreScrpd lets you store a number in the scratch pad memory. The scratch
pad memory holds up to five numbers.
RCL ScrPad lets you recall a number stored in the scratch pad memory.
RCL LastNo lets you recall the last five numbers called
MemoryUsed shows the percentage of used memory
Services Menu
The Services Menu gives you access to services that may be available from
your cellular carrier.
Read Msg
If you have text message service from your cellular carrier, this menu
feature lets you read your text messages.
Voice Mail
If you have voice mail service from your cellular carrier, this menu
feature lets you access your voice mail service.
Privacy
If your cellular carrier offers digital voice encryption, use this function
to request voice privacy service.
Voice Privacy service is not available in all areas. If voice privacy is
active, the digital voice privacy indicator text, a reverse text P is shown
in the display.
If voice privacy is requested but not granted, your phone sounds a Voice
Privacy Not Active Tone. The tone sounds at the beginning of the call, and
then every 30 seconds during the call, as a reminder. You can turn the tone
feature off through the Sounds menu (see below).
Time/Date
This function lets you view the time and date in your phone's display, if
that information is available through the cellular system.
System Options Menu
The System Options menu lets you select cellular carrier preferences
(selections are dependent on your cellular carrier).
Man. Select
This feature allows you to manually select a system from which to obtain
service. This can include the main public "Home" system as well as two
Private System Identifiers (PSIDs) that have been programmed into your
phone for the current system. This function is particularly useful if you
have access to more than one network. Only systems that are currently
available can be selected. This varies depending on your location.
Once the system is selected the phone remains locked onto that system until:
Signal conditions no longer permit staying on the system
The phone is turned off
You select Cancel in This menu
Receive or make a call.
System Type
This function sets your phone to accept service from your preferred (home)
system or from the alternate system. The selection made in this function
can be overridden by the Auto Nam selection in the Phone No. function. A
specific phone number must be selected for the System Type selection to
operate.
You can choose between these selections:
Preferred only
Only the preferred system is available
Alternate only
Only the alternate system is available
Home only
Only the home system is available
Preferred-alternate
Preferred and alternate systems are available; Preferred is the first
choice.
Alternate-preferred
Preferred and alternate systems are available; Alternate is the first
choice.
System Type selection directly impacts your airtime charges and your
phone's ability to send and receive calls. Make your selection care-
fully.
Phone No.
The Phone No. function lets you use up to four different phone numbers in
your phone. This feature is useful for limited coverage areas, or when
traveling to different geographic areas. Selection of the preferred number
to be used, or automatic number selection is possible. Your phone uses the
selected phone number until the selection is changed to another number, un-
less the auto selection is selected. The Auto selection automatically uses
the phone number for a particular system.
Call Type
The Call Type selection lets you request the type of call to connect to the
cellular system. Your options are: Dual Mode, Digital, or Analog. Requests
are granted only as conditions allow. When you request a digital call,
check to see that the digital indicator shows that your request was granted.
Your phone resets to Dual Mode when you replace the battery or turn the
phone off. The phone's display indicates a digital or analog call with a
reverse text D or A shown to the right of the signal strength indicator.
System Info
This feature displays the available digital channel services. If no services
are available, the information fields are blank. If the phone is locked in
analog mode, or the information cannot be obtained, the message No Informa-
tion Available is shown. Y indicates feature capability; N means the feature
is not available.
General Setup Menu
The General Setup menu lets you customize your phone to suit your personal
preferences.
Keypad Lock
You can lock the keypad so that pressing keys has no effect. This feature
is useful in circumstances when the keys may be accidentally pressed. For
example, if you are carrying your phone in a briefcase or purse.
The keypad remains locked until you do one of the following:
Replace The battery
Turn the phone off by pressing and holding down NO/ON/OFF
Unlock the keypad through the General Setup menu.
Back Light
The Back Light or illumination of the display and keypad can be set to be
automatically turned off or turned on whenever there is activity in the
phone.
Contrast
You can change the phone display contrast setting to make the characters
easier to read. The contrast settings range from 1 to 5, with 5 being the
highest contrast level.
Greeting
Each time the phone is turned on, you can have the phone display a welcome
greeting that you enter yourself.
The alphanumeric keypad displays both letters and numbers. See Faxback Doc.
# 35276 for more information on entering text.
You can enter a two-line, 24-character message (12 characters per line).
The message displays when you turn on the phone. The greeting function is
automatically turned off if no characters are entered. In that case, Ready
displays when you turn on the phone.
Language
You can choose between three different languages (English, French, and
Spanish) for text to be shown in the display. You are prompted for the
security code to gain access to this function.
Menu Reset
Menu Reset allows you to quickly return your phone to its factory settings
for Sound and Setup functions. You are prompted for the security code to
gain access to this function. Press YES to return the phone to its factory
settings.
Remember that the security code also changes back to the original factory
setting.
Noise Canc
This feature is available when your phone is installed in a vehicle hands-
free cradle. Refer to your Vehicle Handsfree Kit User's Manual for more
information.
Echo Canc
This feature is available when your phone is installed in a vehicle hands-
free cradle. Refer to your Vehicle handsfree Kit User's Manual for more
information.
Training
This feature is available when your phone is installed in a vehicle hands-
free cradle. Refer to your Vehicle Handsfree Kit User's Manual for more
information.
Call Setup Menu
The Call Setup menu lets you select features to enhance the use of your
phone for personalized needs.
Super Dial
Turning ON Super Dial allows you to dial a number stored in memory locations
1-9 by pressing and holding the numeric key assigned to the memory location.
Speed Dial
Turning ON Speed Dial allows you to dial a number stored in a memory loca-
tion by entering the one or two-digit location number and pressing YES.
Answer Opt
The Answer Opt function lets you select to answer calls by pressing either
YES or pressing any key except NO/ON/OFF. If you are using your phone in
a Vehicle Handsfree cradle, you can set your phone to automatically answer
after two rings.
Call Timer
Call Timer, when turned ON, shows the approximate duration of the current
call. The timer shows minutes and seconds, and resets after 99 minutes.
Minute Mind
Minute Mind, when turned ON, times your calls by sounding a short beep in
the ear piece or handsfree loudspeaker about ten seconds before each full
minute during a call.
Auto Area
You can store an area code which Auto Area automatically adds to the 7-digit
number dialed while you are roaming. Enter the area code on the display then
select On to activate the feature. NOTE: Auto Area does not add the area
code to numbers shown in the display by Caller ID.
AutoPrefix
You can store a 1 to 11 digit prefix which the AutoPrefix function auto-
matically adds to a dialed number. When a number 4 or 5-digits long is
entered, the prefix is automatically added to the number. For example, to
send a number to often dialed office extensions, store the first 3 digits
of the phone number in the Auto Prefix function. You only need to dial the
last 4 or 5 digits of the number. For example, if 123 is entered into the
phone as the auto prefix and the function is turned on, to call 123-7654,
just enter 7654. The prefix 123 is added and dialed as 123-7654. The auto
prefix is not added for numbers longer than 5-digits.
Auto Retry
When enabled, the Auto Retry function repeats a call attempt every fifteen
seconds for up to three minutes if the call cannot be delivered through the
cellular carrier.
Tone Send
When enabled, the Tone Send function allows your phone to send DTMF tones
during a call. This allows operations like electronic banking and other
DTMF tone operated activities. When Tone Send is turned OFF, your phone
DOES NOT send DTMF tones.
Access Tone
When enabled, Access Tone indicates a connection to a cellular system by
sounding three quick tones. This can be helpful in determining when cell-
ular billing begins.
Sounds Menu
The Sounds Menu lets you set the different volumes and sounds for ringing,
keypad, ear piece, and handsfree kits.
Silent Mode
When Silent Mode is enabled, your phone does not make any keypad or ringing
sounds. You can quickly activate Silent Mode by pressing MENU/\/, then #.
Press MENU/\/ then # again to disable Silent Mode. The word Silent is shown
in the display whenever the phone is in Silent Mode.
Msg Tone
This feature allows you to turn on or off the tone that is emitted when an
incoming text message is received or a message waiting signal is received.
Key Sound
Key Sound allows you to choose the sound made when you press keys. A
"click", a continuous tone, a quick tone burst, or no sound at all.
Key Volume
Key Volume allows you to select the volume level of the sounds made when
you press keys.
Ear Volume
Ear Volume allows you to adjust the volume of the earpiece using the menu
setting. You can also adjust the volume during a call by pressing RCL/ /\
or MENU/ \/.
SpeakerVol
Speaker Volume allows you to select the speaker volume of handsfree
accessories.
Ring Pulse
Ring Pulse allows you to choose the type of tone for the ring pulse. Each
tone is demonstrated as you scroll through the selections. There is also a
System Set selection, which is controlled by the cellular carrier.
Ring Pitch
Ring Pitch allows you to adjust the ring pitch from Low, Medium, High, or
Mixed, and demonstrates those tones as you scroll through the selections.
There is also a System Set selection, which is controlled by the cellular
carrier.
Ring Volume
Ring Volume allows you to set the level of the ring volume from Low, Medium,
High, Escalating, or Off. Escalating volume setting rises in steps from the
lowest to the highest level as the phone continues to ring.
Call Data Menu
The Call Data menu provides information on the calls which have been made
from the phone. This feature can be useful while estimating cellular
billing or specific billing for office use of your cellular line. The call
times may not indicate the actual billed cellular airtime minutes. The
information in this menu should be used for estimating bills and budgeting
airtime.
Receive Log
With Caller ID service from your cellular carrier, this menu lists the last
ten calls received with caller ID (the latest call appears first) Press YES
to dial a number shown in the display.
NOTE: The Auto Area feature DOES NOT insert the area code in a phone number
shown in the display by Caller ID.
Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of received calls. If
the received number was stored in memory with a name, the name is
also shown in the display.
Last Time
The Last Time function indicates the approximate duration of the last call,
in minutes and seconds.
Elapsed
Elapsed time meter shows the minutes and seconds which have been used under
the current active phone number. Both total time and roaming time are shown.
The elapsed time is not resettable. Press NO/ON/OFF to exit.
Call Count
The total number of calls made under the current phone number is shown in
the display. Both total calls and roaming calls are shown. You can reset
Call Count by pressing MENU/ \/, then pressing YES.
Time Count
The Time Count function shows the approximate total time that the phone has
been in use. The indicator is similar to the Elapsed function; however, you
can reset the Time Count Function. To scroll through other time count dis-
plays, press MENU/ \/ repeatedly. To reset, select Reset. You are asked to
enter your security code to complete this function.
Locks Menu
The Locks Menu lets you turn on a variety of protection services in the
phone to limit use. You can select the lock options most useful in your
particular situation for your desired level of phone security. You must
enter your security code before you can open the Locks menu.
Auto Lock
When selected, the phone is automatically locked from making calls every
time the phone is turned on. To unlock the phone, enter the security code.
Dialing
You can use this option to restrict outgoing calls. Selections for this
function include:
Allow All
No outgoing call restrictions.
Restrict All
Allows dialing of emergency numbers only.
Local + 800 # only
Only numbers with up to 7 digits and 10-11 digit 800 numbers. No oper-
ator access.
Memory only
Allows calls from the memory. Numbers cannot be stored in memory when
this restriction is set.
Local + 800 # + mem only
Only the combination of the two preceding options can be dialed.
Restrict International
Only 11 digits or less can be dialed and operator access is restricted.
Restrict 900 #
No calls allowed with the area code 900. No operator access.
Restrict Operator
Allows all calls except for operator access (dialing 0).
Call Cards
You can Allow or Restrict the use of calls using a calling card or calling
card features. See below for information on programming call card numbers.
Receiving
You can allow or restrict incoming phone calls. If restrict is selected,
the phone does not indicate incoming calls.
Sec. Code
You can change your four-digit security code. The factory-set code is 0000.
You are prompted to repeat the code for verification.
Call Cards Menu
The Call Cards menu lets you store two calling card numbers to use for
making long distance phone calls. This feature is easy to use once you
have stored the calling card number.
NOTE: The procedures for using a calling card vary between long distance
carriers. Adjust the instructions for use with your long distance
carriers sequence.
Calling Card Setup
Before beginning the these steps, make sure you have the following:
Calling Card Access Number (often a toll free number provided by your
long distance carrier)
Verification Number (calling card number and Personal Identification
Number, also known as a PIN)
To set up a calling card, complete the following steps.
1. Press MENU/ \/ to enter menu mode.
2. Press RCL/ /\ or MENU/ \/ until the menu pointer is beside Call Cards.
3. Press YES to open the Call Cards menu. You are prompted to enter your
security code.
4. Press RCL/ /\ or MENU/ \/ until the menu pointer is beside Card 1 Setup
or Card 2 Setup.
5. Press YES to enter card setup.
6. Press RCL/ /\ or MENU/ \/ until the menu pointer is beside Access no.
7. Press YES.
8. Enter the calling card access number.
9. Press YES to store the number.
10. Press MENU/ \/ to move to Ver. no.
11. Enter the verification number (usually your entire card number and PIN).
12. Press YES to store the number.
Changing the Flow Order
For most users, those are all of the steps needed. If your long distance
carrier requires a different dialing sequence or if you make international
calls, you may need to change the Flow order. Flow order determines when
and how the numbers are transmitted by your phone. The default flow is:
Access number
Stop
Number you are calling
Stop
Verification number.
To change the flow order:
1. From the previous Step 12, press MENU/ \/ until the menu pointer is
beside Flow dom. (domestic) or Flow int. (international).
2. Press YES.
3. Press MENU/ \/ to scroll through the flow order.
4. To change a flow setting, press MENU/ \/ until the menu pointer is
beside the setting you want to change.
5. Press 1 to scroll through the options for that setting.
6. When you have the flow order you want, press YES to store the selection.
Selecting a Calling Card
You can store two calling card numbers. You select which number your phone
uses through the Calling Card menu.
1. press MENU/ \/ to enter menu mode.
2. Press RCL/ /\ or MENU/ \/ until the menu pointer is beside Call Cards.
3. Press YES to open the call Cards menu.
4. Press RCL/ /\ or MENU/ \/ until the menu pointer is beside Card Select.
5. Press YES.
6. Press RCL/ /\ or MENU/ \/ to select the card you want to use (Card One
or Card Two) is enclosed in brackets.
7. Press YES to store your selection.
Using a Calling Card
To place a call using a calling card:
1. Enter or recall the number you want to call.
2. Press and hold YES. The calling card number is shown in the display.
3. Release the key after the number has been displayed.
4. If, as in the above example, stops are used in between numbers, then
you must press YES or any number key to send the next sequence of
numbers. If pauses are used, then the numbers are sent automatically
after the specified length of time, as chosen in the Flow function.
(BR/EB 10/25/96)
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