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 connectivity for web browsing, email and mobile
e-commerce. Operating on the 800 MHz Amps/CDMA
and 1900 MHz PCS frequencies, the CDM-8500 allows
for seamless nationwide coverage as well as offering
state-of-the-art, 
user-friendly features. Voice activated
dialing and 2-wayspeakerphone are great for enhancing
hands-free use of this phone. T9
TM
Text Input, vibrating
alert and a 7-line LCD display make the CDM-8500 eas-
ier to use. 
Seven different LCD colors let you set the backlight to
match your mood. Red, yellow, deep green, green, blue,
purple and white. You can also set the backlight to change
color everytime you open your phone. The keypad is
always backlight blue.
Your new CDM-8500 provides you with something only
an Audiovox phone can: the proven reliability that has
made us a leading wireless handset provider. Please
take a few moments to read the following pages of the
owner’s manual. It will help you make the most efficient
use of this valuable communications tool.
Preface 
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							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 ..........................................13
Charging the Battery ............................................14
Power Connection ...............................................14
Charging the Battery............................................14
Battery Charging Time .........................................15
Battery Talk & Standby Times .............................15
Battery Information ...............................................16
CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION ...........................17
Using the Phone ...................................................18
Turning the Phone On .........................................18
Turning the Phone Off .........................................18
Using the Menu .....................................................19
Menu Summary .....................................................20
Basic Functions ....................................................23
Making a Call .......................................................23
Pause Feature .....................................................24
Speaker phone ....................................................25
Answering Calls ...................................................25
Caller ID...............................................................25
Call Waiting..........................................................26
Answering Machine Display.................................26
Adjusting the Volume ...........................................27
Lock .....................................................................27
Vibrate .................................................................28
Etiquette Mode ....................................................28
Functions During a Call .......................................29
Mute .....................................................................29
Silent ....................................................................29
Send My Phone# .................................................29
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Force Analog .......................................................50
NAM Setting ........................................................51
PRL ID .................................................................52
Setting ....................................................................53
Sounds.................................................................53
Display .................................................................58
Others ..................................................................63
UP Proxy IP .........................................................67
VR Mode ................................................................68
Name ...................................................................68
Dial.......................................................................69
Redial...................................................................69
Voice Memo .........................................................70
Phonebook...........................................................70
Cancel..................................................................71
VS Menu .................................................................72
Voice Memo .........................................................72
Call Answer..........................................................73
Voice Command ..................................................74
Voice Dial.............................................................78
Voice Alert............................................................80
Voice Setting........................................................81
CHAPTER 5 SECURITY FEATURES.......................85
Security Features ..................................................86
Security ................................................................86
CHAPTER 6 SUPPLEMENTARY FUNCTIONS.......93
Schedule ................................................................94
Event....................................................................94
Alarm....................................................................95
Calculator ..............................................................96
Calculator.............................................................96
World Clock ...........................................................97
World Clock .........................................................97
Stopwatch..............................................................98
Stopwatch ............................................................98 My Profile.............................................................30
Voice Privacy .......................................................30
Location ...............................................................30
CHAPTER 3 MEMORY FUNCTION ........................31
Storing Phone Numbers .......................................32
Text Input Methods ...............................................33
Entering Characters.............................................33
Alpha Mode [ABC] ...............................................33
T9
TM
Predictive Text Mode [T9
TMABC] ..................34
Numeric Mode [123] ............................................36
Symbol Mode [SYM] ............................................36
Speed Dialing ........................................................37
One-Touch/Two-Touch Dialing.............................37
Call Logs ................................................................38
Outgoing Calls .....................................................38
Incoming Calls .....................................................39
Missed Calls ........................................................40
Call Times ..............................................................41
Last Call...............................................................41
All Calls ................................................................41
Home Calls ..........................................................41
Roam Calls ..........................................................41
Accumulate Calls .................................................41
Using Your Phonebook.........................................42
Recalling by Group ..............................................42
Recalling by Name ..............................................42
Recalling by Phone Number................................43
Editing Your Phonebook ......................................43
Edit Group ...........................................................44
Speed Dial ...........................................................46
My Profile.............................................................47
CHAPTER 4 SETTINGS ...........................................49
Roaming.................................................................50
Set Mode .............................................................50
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Offline Services ..................................................119
Outbox ...............................................................119
Restart Up.Browser ...........................................119
Encryption ..........................................................119
CHAPTER 10 DATA SERVICE...............................121
Data SVC..............................................................122
Connection.........................................................122
Data Speed........................................................123
Location ...............................................................124
Setting................................................................124
CHAPTER 11 SAFETY INFORMATION.................125Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones
..126
Safety Information for FCC RF Exposure .........133
SAR Information ..................................................134
FDA Consumer Update ......................................136
CHAPTER 12  WARRANTY ...................................145
Protect Your Warranty ........................................146
12 Month Limited Warranty ...............................147
Page 4 - Table of ContentsCHAPTER 7 VOICE MAIL AND TEXT MESSAGES .99
Two-Way SMS .....................................................100
Message Indicators ...........................................100
Received Message Notification .........................100
Checking Messages ...........................................101
Checking Received Voice Mail Message ..........101
Checking Received Text Message ....................101
Sending Text Messages .....................................102
Sending New Text Messages ............................102
Inbox ....................................................................104
Inbox Menu ........................................................104
Outbox .................................................................106
Outbox Menu .....................................................106
Filed ......................................................................108
Erase All ...............................................................119
Settings ................................................................110
Settings Menu ....................................................110
CHAPTER 8 MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL ...113
Emergency Calling ..............................................114
E911 Calling .......................................................114
CHAPTER 9 INTERNET BROWSER .....................115
Start Internet Browser........................................116
Wireless Internet ................................................116
Browser Menu .....................................................117
Reload................................................................117
Home .................................................................117
Bookmarks .........................................................117
Mark Site ............................................................117
About Openwave ...............................................118
Advanced ...........................................................118
Show URL ..........................................................118
Homepage .........................................................118
Set WAP PROXY ...............................................118
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							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 or 
missing items to the place of purchase.
User Manual
Hand strapHandset
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AntennaFor best call quality,
fully extend the
antenna during the
call.LCD
Display
Desktop Charger Standard Battery
Belt Clip
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							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 mode.
LOCK KEY: Press and hold to enter the
Lock mode.
ETIQUETTE MODE KEY: This mode
disables the keypad tone and enables
vibrating alert.
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Signal StrengthIndicates current signal strength. The more
lines, the stronger the signal.RoamingPhone is outside of its home area.Service IndicatorWhen a call is in progress,          is displayed.
When          is displayed, the phone is in idle
mode. When       is displayed, the phone is
not receiving a signal from the system.MessageText or voice mail message is waiting.Digital ModePhone is operating in digital mode.BatteryCharge level status. The more black lines,
the greater the charge.MutePhone is mute during a call.1XPhone is in the 1x service area.DormantIndicates the phone is in disconnection 
condition while on  Server Connection .
Text 
Message
Voice 
Message
Voice & Text 
Message
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							USING THE BA USING THE BA
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Chapter 1 - Page 13
DISPLA DISPLA
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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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Phone receive an UPAlert.
Phone receive an UPAlert and have a text
massage whice it isn’t checked.SilentMutes key tone during a call.Emergency callBlinks when an emergency call is in progress.Answering machine memoNew voice memos.Answering machinePhone is answering machine mode.EtiquettePhone is in etiquette mode (vibration alert).ScheduleEvent or an alarm is set.Ring ModeAppears when Silent is selected as the ring
mode.
Phone is in the progress of UP Browser.GPS Icon911 Only
Location On
Ringer Silent VibrateRinger after
vibrate
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							CHARGING THE BA CHARGING THE BA
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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
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CHARGING THE BA CHARGING THE BA
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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. If the LED flickers while charging, the battery
contacts may need cleaning.
4. 
Once fully charged, the LED may change fromred to green. This does not indicate a       
problemwith the battery. 
5. Battery operating time gradually decreases overtime.
6. If the battery fails to perform normally, you may
need to replace the battery.
Page 14 - Chapter 1POWER CONNECTIONConnect the charger to a standard 110V AC outlet. The
battery can be charged alone, or when attached to the
phone.NOTE: 1. 
The battery is not charged at the time of
purchase.
2. Fully charge the battery before use.
  Red indicates charging is in progress.
  Green indicates charging is complete.CHARGING THE BATTERY
Battery TypeBTR - 8500
200 minutes Charging Time
Standard Battery
(900mAh) 
190
90
150
12 Talk Time
(min)
Digital
Analog
Digital
Analog
Standby
Time 
(hrs)
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							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 with
a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work (or
charge), even if the battery is fully charged. Always allow
it to cool down or warm up first and keep the battery
between 41
oF and 95
oF (5
oC and 35
oC). 
When not in use, store the battery uncharged in a cool,
dark, dry place.
The battery is a self-contained unit. Do not attempt to
open its case.Battery operating time gradually decreases. You may
need to buy a new battery.
Never dispose of a battery in a fire!Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
regulations.Recycle!
BA BA
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Y INFORMA Y INFORMA
TION TION
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