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* The default PIN code is 4321 or 5555. If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in succession, your SIM card will lock and you must enter the PUK code to unlock it. Please contact O2 Customer Service or visit www.o2.co.uk/PUK and follow the instructions.
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• Use to move up, down, left or right • You can now start typing your message using the keypad. The O X1b uses ITAP, a predictive text input. Press • Press to select an item change between input options •...
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• In the standby screen press to access O Active • To lock your keypad, press and hold • Your O X1b will access O Active and the O Active To unlock your keypad, press to select Unlock and homepage will load onto your screen then press •...
Chapter 3 – Basic functions Turning your mobile on and off The menu The basics Making a call Ending a call Receiving calls Making an international call Emergency calls Voicemail 901 O2 X1b is a trademark of the O2 Group of companies. viii...
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Chapter 4 – Main menu Text Contacts – Write a text message Adding contacts to your phonebook – Read messages Finding contacts in your phonebook – Inbox Copy – Sent items Delete – Drafts Groups – Delete Business card – Settings My number Memory status Multimedia...
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Escape into O Active Settings Do more with O Active Date and time One touch and you’re there Profiles Display Games Audio Monkey Mayhem Call settings Eda Mouse Network Security Media Centre Language Images Factory reset Ringtones Wallpaper Chapter 5 – Don’t panic Delete all In plain English Memory...
• Be the first to hear the latest gossip from the music and movie worlds O2 do not suggest in any way that the celebrities featured in this guide are endorsing O2 products or services. * Subject to network coverage.
What’s in the box Thank you for purchasing your O X1b. Take a look in the box for the following items. Please check the product contents to see if you have all the available items as shown. Mobile Charger phone...
Before using your mobile Handset description Front view Back view Earpiece 65,000 colour Speaker Mirror main display Camera Left soft key Right soft key Dial/Answer key Power on/off key Battery OK key Navigation key Keypad – alphanumeric Bluetooth on/off Microphone (once paired)
Before using your mobile Main display The main display will show icons for network signal strength, Please note battery power, alarm (if active), the current time and the • To set the time on the display, please refer to page 127 current profile in use.
Before using your mobile Icons The icons below appear on your mobile’s display. Silent Appears when vibration is set as a ringtone. In the standby screen, press and hold to activate the Signal strength The number of bars shows Silent profile signal strength Normal Shows the Normal profile is in use.
Before using your mobile Function keys Power on/ • Long press to turn your mobile on/off Navigation key • To browse through the menu off key • Press to reject an incoming call or cancel a call being dialled • Press to return to the standby screen Asterisk key •...
Navigation key When in standby mode, the navigation key can be used to access shortcuts we’ve set up for you. Left To create a text message Right To access your profiles Up To access the main menu Down To access the camera function...
Preparing your mobile for use Plug in your SIM To use your mobile, your SIM card needs to be inserted at all • Slide the SIM card in under the metal grooves in the SIM times – this contains important information about your mobile card slot, with the SIM card’s metal contacts facing down and network.
Preparing your mobile for use The battery Charging the battery Installing the battery Power connection Insert the bottom of the battery into the groove at the top of Insert the charger into the slot and plug the charger into the the mobile.
Preparing your mobile for use Important battery information Charging status • Don’t remove the battery while your mobile is charging • Don’t overcharge the Li-Ion battery, as this can result in a If you charge your mobile reduction in battery performance and life span. The •...
SIM’s memory and you’ll need a PUK code to unlock it. You can get this from Customer Service or visit www.o2.co.uk/PUK * If you’re a Pay & Go customer you won’t need to enter a PIN number. ** Please see page 147 for further information on PIN codes.
Basic functions The menu Main menu map • When your mobile is in standby mode, press access the main menu Select To enter • Scroll through the menu to the function you want using • Press to select the menu icon highlighted Messaging Each icon represents a...
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Basic functions Select To enter Select To enter Media Contacts Centre Camera Tools Pay & Go customers will see O as item number 1. Games Settings...
Basic functions The basics Making a call Making an international call • Ensure that the standby screen is shown on the display For Pay Monthly customers • Enter a phone number and press • Press and hold until + appears on the screen •...
Voicemail 901 Before you can use Voicemail 901, you need to activate the service. Details can be found in your O Welcome Pack. This service takes messages for you when you can’t take the call. To listen to your voicemail message •...
Contacts Contacts From the standby menu, press then scroll to Contacts The data fields provided are and press to select. Alternatively, press to access Name your contacts. The contact’s name Adding contacts to your phonebook Mobile number You can either use the SIM card or the phone’s memory to The contact’s default phone number store your numbers.
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Contacts Other number Groups An alternative number for the contact Used to select a caller group for the contact • Select to edit the field by pressing Email • Scroll through the different groups available and press Their email address to confirm •...
Contacts Finding contacts in your phonebook Image ID • In the standby mode, press to select To set the image, photo or wallpaper that will appear on your Contacts mobile’s display when there’s an incoming call from the contact • Press to scroll through your list of contacts •...
Contacts Copy Groups If you’re using the phonebook stored on your phone’s memory, Caller groups can be used to identify a particular group of you can copy it to the SIM card’s phonebook, and vice versa. contacts, such as, Colleagues, Family, Friends, VIP and Others.
Business card Use this option to enter your own business card information. My number This allows you to save your SIM card number and name to your SIM card’s memory. Memory status • In the Contacts menu, scroll to Memory status and select by pressing You can now view the number of occupied phonebook entries both on your SIM card and mobile memory as well as the...
Calls Calls • Press then scroll to Calls and press Missed, dialled and received calls • Scroll to Missed / Received / Dialled and press . You can then view all the latest missed, received or dialled calls. Alternatively, in the standby mode, press to view a list of these numbers •...
When the number for a missed, dialled, or received call is Send msg Send a text message or media message to the highlighted, you can do the following number or contact listed. For further information on sending text or media messages see page 56 •...
Calls Duration Please note You must enter your PIN2 code in order to clear call time View the duration of the calls you have made. records. The PIN2 is the second PIN code. Its main use is to control restricted services e.g. call time limits and restricted Last phone numbers.
Calls Cost limit During a call Shows the current limit set for total call costs. Adjusting the earpiece volume • Press to adjust the call volume Cost limit Mute Allows you to set a limit for total call costs. If call costs exceed •...
Calls Call waiting* In-call menu If you receive an incoming call while you’re on the phone, a • Press during a call to select Option and enter the tone will sound through the earpiece and the display will show In-call menu that a second call is waiting.
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Calls Conference Send DTMF This function allows you to set up a conference call. When your mobile is connected to other devices or services, you can send DTMF (Dual Tone Modulation Frequency) strings. • Select Conference to place your current caller on Hold DTMF strings are keypad tones that can be sent via the •...
Messaging Messaging Much more than a phone, your O X1b is all you need to Broadcast communicate. Cell Broadcast (CB) has the ability to enable O to provide you with information on specific services. Details are available • In the main menu, scroll to Messaging and select by from O .
Done, then press and select from • The O X1b uses ITAP, which is a predictive text input the following method. ITAP allows you to type text quickly • Press * to bring up options to insert characters such as ?, !, Send Select to send your text message &...
Text Read messages • Select Option by pressing , then select either When you receive a new message 1 New SMS will appear on the display with a tone or vibration if selected. Reply To reply to the text message Call To call the sender Please note Forward To forward the message...
Text Inbox Then you can • In the Messaging menu, select Text, then scroll to Inbox • Press to select Option and then select and press • You are now in the inbox. indicates a read message, Delete Deletes the message while indicates an unread message Resend Edit and send the message to its original recipient...
• In the Messaging menu, select Text, then scroll to Drafts and select by pressing Your O X1b is already set up to send and receive text • Scroll to the desired message record messages. If you are unable to send text messages, contact Customer Service.
Multimedia Multimedia Colour Media Messaging means you can do more than tell If there are multiple numbers and email addresses people what’s going on – you can show them exactly what’s • Press to open up the symbols field along the bottom happening with pictures, sound and text.
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Multimedia Content Wallpaper • Scroll to Content: and select by pressing Attach a saved wallpaper to your media message. • Enter your message using the alphanumeric keys Ringtones For further information on entering text please refer to page 58. Add a ringtone to your media message. With an attachment Template •...
Multimedia Priority When you have completed all the fields required to send your • Scroll to Priority: and press media message, scroll to Send and press to select or • Choose between Low, Normal or High and press press to select Option from the New screen and choose to confirm from the following Receipts...
Multimedia While playing you can perform the following tasks Forward Edit the content and then forward to someone else Details View the date and time of when the media message • Press to select Pause. When the message has stopped, was sent you can press to select Play and resume playing the...
• In the Messaging menu, select Multimedia, then scroll to Sent Items and select by pressing Your O X1b is already set up to send and receive media • Scroll to the desired message record messages. If you’re unable to send media messages, then •...
Camera Camera Take photos using your mobile’s integrated camera, and then Camera settings set it as your wallpaper for your display’s standby screen, or Before you take your picture you can amend the camera settings. send to others in a media message. •...
Camera Take a picture Managing your pictures • When your object is in focus, press • After you’ve saved your photo you‘ll be presented with to take a picture the Store Options screen. From here you can choose from the following Please note To take a picture of yourself, turn your mobile over and use the Send Send this photo to someone as a media message.
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Camera • If the contact’s details are not already stored in your mobile, When completing the contact’s details above, choose Option scroll to New Contact in the Image ID screen and select by from the To Phone screen at anytime and select pressing •...
Camera Set as wallpaper Office address Enter details of the contact’s office Designates this photo as the wallpaper for the display’s standby screen. You can also do this by going to Settings – Display – Company Enter the company name Wallpaper.
Active Do more with O Active • Book your next weekend escape with lastminute.com or ebookers • Check out the latest films and buy Odeon and Vue • Bring your mobile to life with full colour pictures cinema tickets • Get the latest news, sports updates and •...
O2 or BT Yahoo. * Terms and conditions apply to O2 Active. GPRS charges apply to all O2 Active services. Please visit www.o2.co.uk for details. O2 Active is a trademark of O2...
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You can do so safely and anonymously as all O ’s and everything you need to know about your favourite artists public forums are monitored 24 hours a day. and bands. * Standard WAP browsing charges also apply. Terms and conditions apply. † Subject to network coverage. See o2.co.uk/terms...
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TV listings. With the TimeOut guide, you’ll find the best bars, restaurants and clubs to Cartoons match your taste. Download the latest Garfield or Dilbert cartoon, then send it on. Download charges and standard WAP browsing charges apply. Terms and conditions apply. See o2.co.uk/terms...
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Active Sport News What’s hot Breaking News If you can’t be at the match, let the match come to you. As Direct from the BBC, get coverage of world well as sports such as Cricket, Football, Rugby and Formula 1, events, business, entertainment, weather you can find out the latest news in the world of Extreme and sport –...
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• Calendar-related, topical content Look up the latest weekly singles and album • Top 50 ringtones from just £1.50* each charts or get them texted to you every week. * Standard WAP browsing charges apply. See o2.co.uk/extras for more details.
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WAP site with all the info for your friends to access. Find your way around by car, bike or foot with full-colour route and walking maps. ebookers Buy bargain flights from your mobile. * Within O2 network coverage. * Subject to network coverage.
Top Record or Option and press by pressing Keys Please note To go up Your O X1b does not support downloadable Java games. To go down Monkey Mayhem To go right Monkey Mayhem is a platform game. You have to collect fruit To go left in each level and avoid the monkeys who are out to get you.
Eda Mouse Eda Mouse is an easy, intellectual game with 8 levels. You have to make Eda collect 3 fruits which belong to the same type e.g. apples, then launch them to eliminate the falling fruits from above before they all come down on Eda. •...
Media Centre The Media Centre stores all the images, photos, ringtones and wallpapers you have either taken, downloaded or received. • In the main menu, scroll to Media Centre and select by pressing Then select Images The image library contains all the images and photos you have saved.
Media Centre • Press and scroll through the images previewed Set as wallpaper and press to view fully Designates this image as the wallpaper for the display’s standby screen. You can also do this by going to Settings – Managing your images Display –...
Media Centre Managing your ringtones Wallpaper • Highlight one of the ringtones available and press Change the wallpaper on your mobile’s display. Choose from select Option, and choose from one of the following options the list of preset wallpapers or one you have downloaded or received in a media message.
Other clever things your mobile can do for you. • In the main menu scroll to Tools and select by pressing • Select O2 if you are on Pay & Go to access a list of useful numbers and services Please note O2 is only available to Pay &...
The device name will be at the top of the devices list. * The Bluetooth logo appears on the side of O2 X1b using the permission granted by the Bluetooth SIG reference B02196 UM.
Bluetooth standard/profiles Please note • Your O X1b mobile supports the transfer of • You can also rename the alarm. Scroll to the speech over Bluetooth only alarm you wish to rename and press select Rename and follow the prompts •...
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Tools Frequency Alarm tone Set how often the alarm sounds To set the ringtone for the alarm • Press to enter Frequency • Press to set the alarm tone • Use to set the alarm mode and press to confirm •...
Tools Calendar World clock You can use the calendar to set up forthcoming events such If, during travel, you move between time zones, your mobile as a meeting, an appointment, or a friend’s birthday. will automatically adjust the time displayed on the screen so The calendar will also remind you about events you have that you always have access to accurate local time.
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Tools To set a memo End date • In the calendar screen, press to move Enter the date when the event is due to finish the red box to the date where you wish to create a memo End time •...
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Tools Attendees • Press to select Back, to return to the Calendar menu Enter the names of all who are due to attend the event then press to select Option and choose from the • Press , then enter the attendees and press to save following options Add Add a new memo...
Tools Calculator Currency converter Allows you to use your keypad as a calculator. • Scroll to Currency Converter and press • Select Calculator by pressing to open the Once you enter the currency converter screen, the default calculator screen currencies will be displayed. •...
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Tools Step two Step three • To set the exchange rate, select Option and then • Return to the currency converter screen and select one of Rate Setting the currencies • Enter the rate from converting between currency 1 and •...
Stop watch • Scroll to Stop Watch and press • Press to start the stopwatch • While the stopwatch is running, you can press to select Split and save up to 20 elapsed times (such as in a race). The display will show the saved times in the lower part of the screen •...
Settings Settings The settings menu is used to set basic parameters for your mobile such as time and date, profiles, security, network and call settings. • In the main menu scroll to Settings and press Date and time You can set the time and date, as well as the format in which the time and date will be displayed on the start up screen.
Settings Format Normal Scroll to Format and decide the format in which the time and This is the default profile. Once activated the display’s status date will appear on the standby screen. bar will show the icon. • To amend the format press Meeting •...
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Settings Headset Adjust the settings for each of the profiles to suit a particular This profile is only active when the headset is attached to your environment. mobile. Once activated the display’s status bar will show • Scroll to the desired profile and press to select Edit Personal You can use this profile as a group of custom settings, and...
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Settings Message tone Answer mode Select how your mobile alerts you when you receive • Use to scroll between the options available and press a message. . Choose between • Scroll through the options available and press Send key Allows incoming calls to be answered only by pressing Calendar tone Any key Allows incoming calls to be answered by pressing...
Settings Display Wallpaper • Scroll through the preset wallpapers available and press Adjust your mobile’s display settings including the welcome to view animation, wallpaper and more... • To save the wallpaper currently in view press or press to select Back and choose another wallpaper •...
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Settings Wallpaper Text • Scroll to Wallpaper and press to select Edit. Scroll • Scroll to Text and press to select Edit through the preset wallpapers available • In the Text screen, enter your welcome message and • Press to view and then press to save press •...
Settings Contrast Audio • Scroll to Contrast and press This menu allows you to set various sounds that your mobile • Adjust the contrast of the screen’s display uses, such as ringtones, message tones, alarm tones and using and press to confirm calendar tones as well as altering the speech volume and ring volume.
Settings Call settings Minute minder Once this option is activated, your mobile will emit a beep • Scroll to Call Settings and press once every minute during a call. • Then select from one of the following options • Select On or Off and press Answer mode Choose how to answer an incoming call from the list below Show number...
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Settings Call divert* Intl. except home If activated, your mobile can only be used Forward incoming calls to another designated phone number to dial local calls and calls to your home country from abroad. or your voicemail. Other international calls will be barred All incoming Rejects all incoming calls Forward all Forwards all incoming calls.
After creating the list, you can view, edit and delete numbers to choose in the list. • To activate, scroll to On and press * Available to Pay Monthly customers only. * Only available whilst abroad with your O2 X1b mobile.
Settings Available list Service tone This will show a list of operators available for you to select. You can set your service tone to on/off. • Scroll through the options available and press On Your Service tone will play when your mobile is switched on Off Your Service tone has been switched off Band setting Security...
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Settings PIN code Please note A PIN code will prevent unauthorised use of the SIM card. If the PIN code is entered incorrectly three times your mobile Unless the correct PIN code is entered when your mobile is will automatically disable. The screen will display the messages turned on, the SIM card cannot be used, even if it is inserted PIN blocked or Enter PUK (Personal Unblocking Key).
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Settings SIM lock Screen lock Use to prevent unauthorised use of your mobile with other SIM Once activated, if you don’t perform any tasks for a set period cards. After you activate the SIM lock, only the SIM card present of time, your mobile will automatically activate the screensaver, when the feature was activated will be accepted by the mobile.
Settings Change password Language • You can leave the password as 1234, however if you You can set the language of your mobile. Select from wish to amend, scroll to Change Password and press the following • Then enter the new password in the New Code and Confirmed fields, followed by to save the Automatic Your mobile will automatically select the language...
900 Mhz, 1800 Mhz and 1900 Mhz. IMEI The O X1b is a tri-band mobile. IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identifier and is a number that’s unique to your mobile. If your mobile is stolen, SIM card the IMEI number will allow us to block it from being used.
Don’t panic Trouble shooting GPRS Why does my mobile not turn on when I press the General Packet Radio System is a service that transmits data to key? and from your phone. Charges are based on the amount of The key press has been too short or the mobile has shut down transferred data rather than on airtime.
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Don’t panic Can’t re-connect to headset when it is ON once it has Can I send and receive emails and surf the Mobile already been working? Internet on my mobile? Please ensure that the headset is just on and not in Yes.
Don’t panic Vital statistics My mobile has been lost or stolen. What do I do? Size 102 x 44 x 18mm Personalised features Contact O Customer Service immediately to bar your mobile Weight 86g Personalised profiles and prevent misuse. If your mobile has been stolen you should Talktime Greeting report the incident to the local police.
Chapter 6 The important safety bit at the back Safety information for mobiles Mobile care Driving safety Electronic devices Other safety guidelines Cautions About this guide...
If you pack your mobile in your suitcase during travel, beware not to damage it. Cramming a suitcase may crack the LCD Your O X1b mobile phone SAR value is 1.09 watts per kilogram. display. Remember to switch off your mobile during air travel.
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Safety As with all other radio devices, touching the built-in antenna area • Use only the battery approved by the manufacturer during telephone conversation may impair the quality and lead to • Never replace the battery with a non-approved battery shorter standby time due to increased power consumption.
Safety Driving safety Cleaning and storing O2 fully supports the new legislation announced by the Department for Transport, banning the use of handheld • Your mobile should always be handled with care and mobile phones while driving. It is an offence while driving protected from dirt, dust and damp.
Safety Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. Hearing aids However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded Some digital mobiles may interfere with some hearing aids. In against the RF signals from your mobile. the event of such interference, call O Customer Service to discuss alternatives.
Safety Other safety guidelines Posted facilities Aircraft Turn your mobile off where posted notices so require. Regulations prohibit using your mobile while in the air. Switch off your mobile before boarding an aircraft. Magnetic media Blasting areas Magnetic fields generated by mobile phones may damage data on magnetic storage media such as credit cards, computer To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your mobile discs or tapes.
Safety Cautions Choking Your mobile is a high quality piece of equipment. Before operating the equipment, read all instructions and Keep your mobile away from children as the SIM card or other cautionary markings on (1) AC Adaptor (2) Battery and small parts present a choking hazard.
O2 Group of companies. Mandatory statements We hereby declare that the O X1b is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. Wir möchten hiermit bekanntgeben, daß das oben genannte Produkt in Übereinstimmung mit allen erforderlichen Bedürfnissen der 1999/5/EC Direktive steht.
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