Sonim XP3 TM (bt)
User Guide
Version 4.2
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Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment
The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin
indicates that within the countries in the
European Union, this product, and any
enhancements marked with this symbol, can
not be disposed as unsorted waste but must
be taken to separate collection at their end-
of-life.
Disposal of battery
Please check local regulations for disposal of
batteries.
The battery should never be placed in munici-
pal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if
available.
Declaration of Conformity
Sonim Technologies Inc, declares that the mobile phone
Sonim XP3™ is in compliance with the essential require-
ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Contents
General information..........................................1
Network services............................................... 1
Sonim support information................................. 1
Use the guide effectively.................................... 1
Options commonly used across menu items ........ 2
Your safety guidelines ......................................3
Battery care...................................................... 5
Battery performance.................................... 5
Battery replacement .................................... 5
Avoid short circuit ....................................... 5
Avoid high temperatures.............................. 5
Battery disposal .......................................... 5
More safety information..................................... 6
Personal medical devices ............................. 6
Child safety................................................. 6
Emergency calls .......................................... 6
SAR certification.......................................... 6
Getting started..................................................8
Battery information ........................................... 8
Battery usage ............................................. 8
Insert and remove the battery ..................... 8
Charge the battery ...................................... 9
Set battery alert.......................................... 9
Your SIM card................................................... 10
Insert the SIM card ..................................... 10
Remove the SIM card .................................. 10
Key operations without your SIM card .......... 10
Parts of the XP3 phone...................................... 11
XP3 keypad ................................................ 11
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Standby mode .................................................. 12
Operations in standby mode ........................ 12
Keypad functions .............................................. 14
Make calls .........................................................17
Dial a number................................................... 17
Dial an international number.............................. 17
Dial a number via phone book............................ 17
Dial a number via the call list menu.................... 17
Fixed Number Dialing ........................................ 18
Speed dial ........................................................ 18
Receive a call.................................................... 18
Any key answer .......................................... 19
Forward a call................................................... 19
Call barring....................................................... 20
Call waiting....................................................... 20
Auto redial........................................................ 20
Auto answer ..................................................... 21
Filter calls......................................................... 21
Black list calls ............................................. 21
White list calls............................................. 22
Call filter settings ........................................ 22
Other call settings ............................................. 22
Review call information ..................................... 22
Your XP3 phone ................................................24
Main menu ....................................................... 24
Home screen indicators ..................................... 24
Settings............................................................ 26
Ringer settings............................................ 26
Phone settings ............................................ 27
Network settings..........................................28
Manage the phone book .....................................30
Add a new number.......................................30
Select phone book memory...........................30
Send a namecard.........................................30
Edit or delete phone records .........................31
Copy or move numbers to other lists .............31
Manage personal information........................32
Phone book memory ....................................32
Store the IP service number..........................32
Messages.......................................................... 33
Message settings ...............................................33
Text input mode ................................................34
Conventional text input ................................34
Predictive text input .....................................34
Write messages .................................................35
Send an SMS via phone book..............................35
Call or save a number embedded in a received SMS36
Manage your messages ......................................36
Inbox ..........................................................36
Unsent messages.........................................36
Sent messages.............................................37
Predefined SMS messages ............................37
View SMS memory .......................................37
Voice mail ........................................................37
Hardcoded Shortcuts........................................ 38
WAP.................................................................. 39
Opera Mini ........................................................ 41
Configuration of APN (Access Point Name) for Opera Mini
41
Language Selection for Opera Mini ......................41
Configuration of Opera Mini as Key Shortcut ........42
Tools ................................................................. 43
Organizer ..........................................................43
Create new event entries..............................43
Edit organizer entries ...................................44
Delete entries ..............................................44
Alarm clock .......................................................44
Calculator..........................................................44
Audio recorder...................................................45
Audio playback ............................................45
Bluetooth ..........................................................45
Activate Bluetooth........................................45
Deactivate Bluetooth ....................................45
Bluetooth Settings........................................46
Pair devices .................................................46
Connect a Bluetooth Headset........................46
Rename Paired device ..................................46
Delete Pairing ..............................................47
Send Data ...................................................47
Receive data................................................47
Stopwatch .........................................................48
Count-down timer ..............................................48
Universal time ...................................................48
Car Kit ..............................................................49
Incoming calls .............................................49
Outgoing Calls .............................................49
Flashlight ..........................................................49
Use Handsfree mode for calls........................... 50
When connected to a wired headset....................50
GSM calls ....................................................50
When using a Bluetooth headset.........................50
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GSM calls.................................................... 50
Personalize your phone ....................................52
Themes............................................................ 53
Manage your files.............................................. 53
SIM card menu ................................................. 53
Index.................................................................57
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n General information
Congratulations on the purchase of a Sonim XP3™ mobile
phone. The Sonim XP3 phone is fully compliant with the
recently ratified Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) GSM standard
specification. It has an intuitive, feature-rich user interface
that allows you to make the best use of the functions
offered on your XP3 device.
Network services
These are additional services that you can avail through
your network service provider. To make the best of these
services, you must subscribe to them through your service
provider and obtain instructions for their use from your
service provider.
Sonim support information
For additional product and support information, visit
www.sonimtech.com.
Use the guide effectively
Acquaint yourself with the terminology and symbols used in
the guide to help you use your phone effectively.
Means to press and release a key
immediately. For example, Press 2
means that you press the key on
the keypad that is labelled with the
numeral 2 and the alphabets
“ABC”.
Means to either press the Left or
Right Selection Key to apply the
command indicated at the bottom
of the screen. The Center naviga-
tion key can also be used to select
options. For example, if this guide
says Select Menu > Messages >
SMS > Write message, you
must press the Left Selection
Key to select Menu, scroll to Mes-
sages and press the Left Selection
Key, scroll to SMS and press the
Left Selection Key, scroll to Write
message and press the Left Selec-
tion Key. To select Exit, press the
Right Selection Key.
Press
Select
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Press and hold
menu options
Select Menu
Means to press and hold a key for
2–3 seconds before releasing the
key. This action is typically used
when trying to switch on/off the
phone or when using shortkeys to
access specific functions. For
example. press and hold 1 to
access Voicemail.
These options are displayed at the
bottom of the screen. The selec-
tion keys are used to accomplish
the indicated option.
Means to press the Left Selec-
tion Key to select the Menu
option or press the Menu key
(centre) for the same result.
A menu item
suffixed with
three dots (…)
Means more options are available
but only one has been mentioned
in the guide.
Signifies a Note.
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Signifies a Tip.
Options commonly used
across menu items
The following are common actions used across various
menu items:
Exit
Clear
OK
Displays the previous screen. Use the
Right Selection key to perform this func-
tion.
Deletes data character by character. Use
the Right selection key to perform this
function.
Confirms an action. Use the Left Selec-
tion Key or the Menu key to perform this
function.
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Your safety guidelines
Please read and understand the following safety guidelines before you use the phone. These guidelines provide details to enable
you to operate your phone safely and conform to any legal requirements regarding the use of cellular phones.
Do not to use the phone at a refuelling point.
Observe restrictions when using radio equip-
ment at fuel depots, chemical plants or where
blasting operations are in progress.
Electrical interference may obstruct the use of
your phone.
Switch off your cellular phone when in an air-
craft. Wireless phones can cause interference
or danger to an aircraft.
Do not expose the battery to high temperatures
(in excess of 60°C).
Adhere to road safety laws. Do not hold/use a
phone while you are driving; find a safe place to
stop first. Do not speak into a hands-free micro-
phone while you are driving.
Observe restrictions in hospitals and near medical
equipment.
Avoid using the phone in close proximity to per-
sonal medical devices, such as pacemakers and
hearing aids.
Use only Sonim XP3 approved charging equip-
ment to charge your phone and avoid damage to
your phone.
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