Getting Started. Iridium 9570, Satellite Series 9500, 9500

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Getting Started

Getting started with your new satellite phone is easy. Just charge your new batteries and insert your phone’s SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. This chapter tells you how.

What You’ll Learn

• attaching the antenna

• installing and charging your battery

• installing and using your SIM card

• installing your optional Cellular Cassette

Keep in Mind: If you see a + next to a feature, the phone must be in satellite mode. If you see a r next to a feature, the phone must be in

cellular mode. See “Selecting a Mode” on page 169 to change modes.

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Attaching the Satellite Antenna

Attach the Antenna

1. Attach the antenna in the down position.

2. Press and hold the button in at the top of the phone.

3. Push the antenna until it clicks into place and release the button.

Remove the Antenna

You may want to remove the satellite antenna to attach an auxiliary antenna, place the portable phone in the 9570 Portable Dock, or if you spend the majority of your time in cellular mode.

1. Remove the antenna in the down position.

2. Press in the button at the top of the phone.

3. Remove the antenna.

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What Is a SIM Card?

Your SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) is a smart card that contains your phone number, service details, and memory for storing Phone Book entries and messages. If you don’t have your phone, you can insert your SIM card into a friend’s phone and make use of your personal wireless service.

Keep in Mind: Your phone has limited functionality without the SIM card.

GSM SIM Card Capability

If you already have a GSM SIM card and your service provider has a roaming agreement with the

Iridium satellite system, you can use it in your satellite telephone. You need an optional Cellular

Cassette to access your local cellular/PCS service.

Keep in Mind: If you are using a GSM SIM card, you may not have access to certain features that are specific to the Iridium satellite system, and vice versa.

SIM Card Protection

Keep your SIM card in your wallet or purse when you’re not using it. This helps keep your personal information secure and gives you access to your service even if you don’t have your phone. If you forget your phone, insert your SIM card into a friend’s phone to access your personal service.

Caution: Avoid bending, scratching, or exposing your card to static electricity, water, or dirt.

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Installing the SIM Card

Tip: Make sure the side with the gold plate is facing up.

Make sure your phone is powered off before inserting or removing the SIM card. If you don’t, you may damage the memory on your SIM card.

Insert the SIM Card

1. Turn your phone off by pressing and holding the

key.

2. Insert the SIM card into the slot at the base of the phone.

Remove the SIM Card

1. Turn your phone off by pressing and holding the

key.

2. Slide the release button toward the base of the phone.

3. Pull the SIM card out.

2..

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Removing the Battery Covers

Your new batteries are shipped uncharged and fitted with protective covers.

Save the covers for storing and carrying unused batteries. The covers prevent metal objects from contacting both battery terminals, reducing the risk of injury, or damage from a battery short circuit.

Remove the Battery Safety Cover

1. Press in the release latch.

2. Continue pushing in and upwards until the battery slips free from its cover.

Attach the Battery Safety Cover

1. Lower the side opposite the latch into the cover.

2. Slip the side with the release latch down until it clicks.

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Installing the Battery

Tip: The battery compartment is located on the back of the phone.

Insert the Battery

Keep in Mind: Insert only Motorola-approved batteries in your phone. If you insert an unapproved battery you will see Invalid Batt . You are able to discharge the battery, but you cannot recharge it.

1. Remove or rotate the satellite antenna

before installing the battery. (See “Attaching the Satellite Antenna” on page 26.)

2. Press and hold the release latch at the top of the battery compartment cover.

3. Pull the cover upward , and then remove it from the phone.

4. Insert the battery , bottom-end first, into the compartment, and then press the battery downward until it clicks into place.

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5. Insert the bottom end of the compartment cover into the slots at the end of the compartment.

6. Snap the cover down into place.

If you have an optional Cellular Cassette go to

“Installing the Cellular Cassette” on page 39.

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Tip: The battery compartment is located on the back of the phone.

Remove the Battery

1. Remove or rotate the satellite antenna

before removing the battery. (See “Attaching the Satellite Antenna” on page 26.)

2. Press and hold the release latch at the top of the battery compartment cover.

3. Pull the cover upward , and then remove it from the phone.

4. Press and hold the release latch at the top of the battery.

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5. Pull the battery upward and out of the phone.

6. Insert the bottom end of the battery compartment cover into the slots at the end of the compartment.

7. Snap the cover down into place.

8. Replace

the battery cover. See “Attach the

Battery Safety Cover” on page 29.

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Charging the Battery

Any battery that hasn’t been used for a month or more—including new batteries—should be charged for about 3–4 hours before use.

With the Desktop Charger

You can use the front pocket of the Desktop

Charger to charge a battery attached to a phone.

You can also charge a spare battery in the rear pocket. The front pocket charges first, then the charger switches to the rear pocket.

To charge:

1. Connect the Travel Charger to the Desktop

Charger.

2. Plug the Travel Charger into the appropriate power source.

3. Insert your phone with a battery attached.

4. Insert a spare battery in the rear pocket, if desired.

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With the Internal Charger

A battery charger is built right into your phone.

Using either the Travel Charger or Auto Accessory

Adapter, you can plug the handset directly into a power source to charge the attached battery.

1. Connect the Travel Charger or Auto

Accessory Adapter to the phone.

2. Plug the Travel Charger or Auto Accessory

Adapter into the appropriate power source.

The phone beeps, flashes the q indicator, and displays Charging Battery :

Charging

Battery

If the phone is powered on, press

twice to place the phone in charge-only mode.

If the phone is powered off, it automatically enters charge-only mode.

Keep in Mind: You can still place and answer calls while using the internal charger. If you wish to place or answer a call:

Press

to exit charge-only mode and return to normal operation.

Remember that talking on the phone uses power, so charging takes more time.

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Checking the Battery

Satellite

Mode

Low Battery Warning

When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk-time remains, your phone signals you in two ways:

• Low Battery appears on the display.

• A warning tone (two double beeps) sounds.

Keep in Mind: To help maintain the best battery and phone performance, recharge your battery as soon as possible after you receive the low battery warning.

Check Battery Power Status

To check your phone’s power status:

1. Press

, and then press

to scroll to

Call Related Features .

2. Press

to select.

3. Press

to scroll to Show Battery Meter , and then press

to select.

You will see the battery charge level:

12:00

BATTERY

12:00

BATTERY

Low Charge Full Charge

The display shows a fuel gauge. The more segments filled, the greater your battery’s charge.

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One of the following messages may also appear:

Message

Not

Available

Description

The battery meter doesn’t appear because a battery is not installed; the phone is operating from external power.

Charging

Battery

•

The battery is being charged:

If the phone is powered on, the q indicator flashes.

If phone is powered off, the q indicator does not appear.

Fast Charge

Completed

The battery has completed charging. The q indicator stops flashing.

Invalid

Batt .

You have an unapproved battery inserted in your phone. You are able to discharge the battery, but you cannot recharge it.

4. Press and hold

to exit.

You can only view the detailed battery meter while you are in satellite mode.

Cellular

Mode

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Battery Information

For Maximum Battery Life

Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects to contact or short circuit the battery terminals.

To ensure that you enjoy maximum battery life and use your battery to its fullest capacity:

• Always use Motorola-approved battery chargers.

• Always use Motorola-approved batteries

(Standard, High Capacity, Ultra High

Capacity battery)

• Maintain the battery at or near room temperature when charging.

• When you don’t plan on using a particular battery for a while, store the battery uncharged in a cool, dark, and dry place.

• To prolong the life of your batteries, avoid exposing them to temperatures below -30°C

(-22°F) or above 60°C (140°F).

• Always take your phone with you when you leave your car.

• Use either the Standard or High Capacity battery when the Cellular Cassette is installed; the Ultra High Capacity battery does not fit when the Cellular Cassette is installed.