Audiovox 8500 Manual

AUDIOVOX  AUDIOVOX 
CDM-8500 CDM-8500
Tri Mode Digital CDMA2000 1X
Handheld Portable Telephone
In today’s fast paced world, it has become a necessity to
have access to real time information. Your communications
tools must provide you with this access from anywhere
at anytime. With that in mind, Audiovox developed the
CDM-8500, a tri mode clamshell style handset with dual
LCD displays.
This 1X digital handset enables carriers supporting 1X
technology to provide consumers with access to high
speed...

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE ..........7
Package Contents ...................................................8
Handset Description ...............................................9
Function Keys .......................................................10
Display Indicators .................................................11
Using the Battery ..................................................13
Installing the Battery ............................................13
Removing the Battery...

TABLE OF CONTENTS 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Force Analog .......................................................50
NAM Setting ........................................................51
PRL ID .................................................................52
Setting ....................................................................53
Sounds.................................................................53
Display .................................................................58
Others...

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Offline Services ..................................................119
Outbox ...............................................................119
Restart Up.Browser ...........................................119
Encryption ..........................................................119
CHAPTER 10 DATA SERVICE...............................121
Data SVC..............................................................122...

Please read and fully understand this manual before
using your phone.
This chapter addresses your phone, its keys, display
icons, and the charging and proper use of the battery.
Once you have read this chapter, you can move on to
the basic and advanced features of your phone.
Package Contents
Handset Description
Function Keys
Display Indicators
Using the Battery
Charging the Battery
Battery Information
Chapter 1BEFORE USING
YOUR PHONE
Chapter 1 - Page 7
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HANDSET DESCRIPTION HANDSET DESCRIPTIONVolume
Button
Adjusts the
earpieceand ringer
volume.
Earpiece
Function
Keys
Keypad
Microphone
This phone is a tri mode CDMA2000 1X digital phone
with data and web browsing capabilities. The CDM-8500
weighs 3.1 oz. and the dimensions are 3.3”  x 1.6” x 9”.
Chapter 1 - Page 9
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ACKAGE CONTENTS ACKAGE CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing the CDM-8500 wireless handset.
The phone’s giftbox contains all of the items listed below.
NOTE:Immediately report any product defects...

DISPLA DISPLA
Y INDICA Y INDICA
TORS TORS
Chapter 1 - Page 11
FUNCTION KEYS FUNCTION KEYS
END KEY: Press to turn the handset
on or off. Terminates a call or exits the
current menu.
SEND KEY: Press to make or receive
a call.
NAVIGATION KEY: Press the arrow
keys to scroll through the menu. Press
OK to select an item in the menu.
SOFT KEYS: Press to perform the
functions displayed above them on the
LCD Display.
WEB KEY: Press to access the web.
CLEAR KEY: Press to clear characters
or enable the speakerphone...

USING THE BA USING THE BA
TTER TTER
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Chapter 1 - Page 13
DISPLA DISPLA
Y INDICA Y INDICA
TORS TORS
INSTALLING THE BATTERY1. Insert the bottom of battery into groove at bottom of 
the handset.  
2. Press in the top of the battery until it clicks.REMOVING THE BATTERY1. 
Push the tab with one hand and lift the top of the 
battery
to separate.
NOTE:  If the battery is not correctly placed in the battery 
compartment, the handset will not turn on and/or
the battery may detach during use.
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CHARGING THE BA CHARGING THE BA
TTER TTER
Y YNOTE: Charging time applies only when your phone is
turned off. Charging time may vary if your phone
is turned on. NOTE: These times are for a new battery. Talk and
standby time may decrease over time.BATTERY TALK & STANDBY TIMES BATTERY CHARGING TIME
Chapter 1 - Page 15
CHARGING THE BA CHARGING THE BA
TTER TTER
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NOTE: 1. It is more efficient to charge the battery with
the handset off.
2. The battery must be connected to the phone in
order to charge it.
3....

This chapter addresses the phone’s basic functions
including menus, volume levels, and call features.
Using the Phone
Using the Menu
Menu Summary
Basic Functions
Functions During a Call
Chapter 2BASIC OPERATION
Chapter 2 - Page 17
Use only manufacturer approved batteries.
Never use a damaged or worn out battery.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Never expose the battery terminals to any other metal
object. This can short circuit the battery. 
Avoid exposure to temperature extremes. A phone...