Iridium 9555 User's Manual - Satellite Phone Canada

Iridium 9555
Satellite Phone
User Manual

9555 Handset
User’s Manual
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I Contents
1 I Introduction ............................. 1.1
2 I Safety....................................2.1
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals ...2.1
Specific Absorption Rate Data .........2.2
Antenna Care .........................2.3
Phone Operation .......................2.3
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4
Driving.................................2.4
Electronic Devices ......................2.5
Aircraft.................................2.6
Blasting Areas..........................2.6
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres . . . . 2.7
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag . 2.7
3 I Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
Guide Overview ........................3.1
Phone Overview........................3.2
Accessories.............................3.5
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8
4 I Getting Started......................... 4.1
Using the SIM Card .....................4.1
SIM Card Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
Insert the SIM Card ................. 4.2
Remove the SIM Card............... 4.2
Battery Pack Information...............4.3
Remove and Install the Battery Pack....4.4
Charging the Battery ...................4.6
Checking Battery Charge Level .........4.7
Start-up Procedure .....................4.7
Power-on Messages ....................4.8
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Placing a Call ...........................4.10
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16
Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18
Speaker Phone .........................4.18
Speaker Volume ........................4.19
Ringer Volume .........................4.20
Unanswered Calls ......................4.21
Locking and Unlocking the Keypad .....4.21
5 I Using Menus and Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1
Using the Keys .........................5.1
Using the Menus .......................5.2
Entering Characters ....................5.4
6 I Using the Phonebooks...................6.1
Organizing Your Phonebook............6.1
Locating My Phonebook ................6.2
About the Phonebook Menu . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
Add a New Entry................... 6.3
Locating Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.6
Calling an Entry.................... 6.7
Using the Short Message
Service (SMS) Menu................ 6.8
Edit an Entry in My Phonebook..... 6.12
Delete an Entry .................... 6.14
Viewing Memory Status ........... 6.16
Adding Notes to a
Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.17
Restricting Phonebook............. 6.18
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7 I Using the Messages Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1
Locating the Messages Menu . . . . . . . . . 7.1
About the Messages Menu ............ 7.1
Create and Send a New
Email Message to an address
not in your phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2
Creat and Send a New Email
Message to an Address in
My Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4
About SMS Messaging ................ 7.8
Using the Inbox Menu................. 7.9
Read a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.9
Reply to Sender ..................... 7.10
Forward a Received Message ....... 7.11
Call a Number From a
Received Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.14
Save a Number from a
Received Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.14
Delete a Message. .................. 7.15
Using the Drafts Menu................ 7.17
Using the Settings Menu.............. 7.20
Enter Service Center Number . . . . . . 7.20
Set Expiry Period ................... 7.21
Select Delivery Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.22
8 I Using the Voicemail Menu ........... 8.1
Locating the Voicemail Menu . . . . . . . . . 8.1
About the Voicemail Menu ............8.1
Voicemail Notification ................8.2
Check Your Voicemail..................8.2
Store Your Voicemail Number . . . . . . . . . 8.3
9 I Using the Data Modem Menu ......... 9.1
Locating the Data Modem Menu . . . . . . 9.1
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10 I Using the Call History Menu......... 10.1
Locating the Call History Menu ...... 10.1
About the Call History Menu......... 10.1
Using the Call Log Menu............. 10.2
View Most Recent Received Calls . 10.2
View Missed Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.3
View Most Recent Dialed Calls . . . . 10.4
Using the Call Meters Menu . . . . . . . . . . 10.6
Show the Time of Last Call . . . . . . . . 10.6
Show Total Time for All Calls ..... 10.7
Reset all Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.8
Showing the Lifetime Call Timer . . .10.10
Showing the In-call Display . . . . . . . 10.12
Setting Audible Call Timers .......... 10.13
Set the Single Alert Timer . . . . . . . . . 10.13
Set the Repetitive Timer. ............ 10.15
11 I Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.1
Locating the Setup Menu.............11.1
About the Setup Menu ...............11.2
Setting Call Options ..................11.3
The Call Options menu ..........11.3
Setting Volumes and Tones...........11.4
Adjust the Ringer Volume . . . . . . . 11.4
Adjust the Speaker Volume . . . . . . 11.5
Adjust the Ring Tone.............11.7
Setting the Call Alert Mode ......11.8
Setting the Keypad Tone .........11.10
Set the Phone to Ring
and /or Vibrate...................11.11
Time and Date Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.13
Select the Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.13
Select the Time Format ..........11.14
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Select the Date Format ..........11.15
Selecting the Display Language . . . . . . 11.17
Setting Backlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.18
Setting Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.19
Using the Key Setup Menu ...........11.20
Setup the Convenience Key ......11.20
Setup the Right Soft Key . . . . . . . . 11.21
Set Number Entry Prefix .........11.22
View Phone Information. ........11.23
Reset Phone Options to
Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.24
12 I Using the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.1
Locating the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . 12.1
About the Security menu............ 12.2
Locking and Unlocking Your Phone .. 12.2
Enable or Disable the SIM lock . . . 12.4
Using the Change PIN Menu . . . . . . . . . 12.5
Change the Phone PIN Code . . . . . 12.5
Change the SIM PIN Code ....... 12.7
Change the SIM Card Pin2 Code 12.9
Call Barring PIN. ................ 12.11
13 I Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1
14 I Patent Information.................. 14.1
15 I Declaration of Conformity .......... 15.1
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 1 Introduction
1 I Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the state of the art
Iridium 9555 Handset. Iridium is the only
provider of truly global satellite voice and data
communications solutions with complete
coverage of the entire earth including oceans,
airways and even polar regions. The Iridium
9555 handset delivers reliable, secure, real-time,
simultaneous high quality voice and data to
the Iridium satellite network from any point on
the globe.
The information presented in this document is
intended to form the basis of the 9555 Handset
User Guide. The information given describes
the procedures for operation of the handset
and the facilities available
1.1

2 I Safety
Iridium 9555 Handset I 2 Safety
Exposure to
Radio
Frequency
Signals
Important: Read this information before using
your satellite phone.
Your satellite telephone is a low power radio
transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it
receives and also sends out radio frequency
(RF) signals. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
International agencies have set standards and
recommendations for the protection of public
exposure to RF electromagnetic energy.
• International Commission on Non-
Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)
• Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE)
• United States Federal Commission, Radio
Frequency Exposure Guidelines
• National Radiological Protection Board of
the United Kingdom
• American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) IEEE. C95. 1-1992
• National Council on Radiation Protection
and Measurements (NCRP). Report 86
• Department of Health and Welfare
Canada. Safety Code 6
These updated ANSI standards are based on an
extensive scientific review of the available body
of research by over 120 scientists, engineers,
and physicians from universities, government
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 2 Safety
health agencies and related industries.
The design of your phone complies with these
standards when used as described under
Phone Operation on page 2.3.
This product is compliant with Industry
Canada RSS-102 for RF Exposure.
Specific
Absorption
Rate Data
This model phone meets international
standards for exposure to radio waves.
Your satellite phone is a radio transmitter and
receiver. It is designed and manufactured not
to exceed limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy. These limits are part of
comprehensive guidelines and established
permitted levels of RF energy for the general
population. The guidelines are based on
standards that we developed by independent
scientific organizations through periodic and
thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The
guidelines include a substantial safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for mobile phones
employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Under the
guidelines for this model, the SAR limit is 1.6
W/kg. *Tests for SAR were conducted in
accordance with CENELEC and FCC testing
procedures using standard operating
positions with the phone transmitting at its
highest certified power level in all tested
frequency bands. Although the SAR is
determined at the highest certified power
level, the actual SAR of the phone while
operating can be below the maximum value.
Before a phone model is available for sale to
the public, it is tested to confirm compliance
with the guidelines. The tests are performed
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 2 Safety
in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and
worn on the body) that conform to a uniform
testing methodology determined by an expert
standards body. The highest SAR level recorded
from this product was 0.869 mW/g for a 1g
cube which was below the uncontrolled (i.e.
general population) limit. While there may be
differences between the SAR levels of various
phones and at various positions, they all meet
the governmental requirements for safe
exposure. PLEASE NOTE THAT MODIFICATIONS
TO THIS PRODUCT MODEL COULD CAUSE
DIFFERENCES IN THE SAR VALUE FOR LATER
PRODUCTS; IN ALL CASES, PRODUCTS ARE
DESIGNED TO BE WITHIN THE GUIDELINES.
Antenna
Care
Phone
Operation
Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments
could damage the phone and may violate
government regulations. When using remote
mount antenna, mount antenna at least 20
cm away from the user. Also when using a
remote mount antenna in order to reduce
potential radio interference to other users,
the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen such that the equivalent isotropically
radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
permitted for successful communication.
Normal Operation
Hold the phone as you would any other
telephone. Fully extend the antenna then
rotate the antenna to either the left or right
detent. The antenna should be vertical to the
ground and have a clear unobstructed view of
the sky.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 2 Safety
Tips on Efficient Operation
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
Batteries
• Fully extend your antenna then rotate
into position.
• Make sure the antenna has a clear
unobstructed view of the sky.
• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily
when the phone is in use.
• Contact with the antenna affects call
quality and may cause the phone to
operate at a higher power level than
otherwise needed.
• Do not wear the phone on your body
while making calls with the headset
accessory. Wearing the phone on the
body can interfere with proper phone
operation, since the antenna requires a
clear unobstructed view of the sky to
access the Iridium® satellite network.
!
WARNING!
All batteries can cause property
damage, injury or burns if a
conductive material, such as jewelry,
keys or beaded chains, touches
exposed terminals. The material may
complete an electrical circuit and
become quite hot. To protect against
such unwanted current drain, exercise
care in handling any charged battery,
particularly when placing it inside
your pocket, purse or other container
with metal objects.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced
by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to instructions on
page 4.5.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 2 Safety
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of
wireless telephones in the areas where you drive.
Always obey them. Many local governments
prohibit the use of mobile telephones while
driving. Observe the following guidelines when
using your phone while driving.
• Give full attention to driving—driving
safely is your first responsibility.
• Use hands-free phone operation,
if available.
• Pull off the road and park safely before
making or answering a call.
Electronic
Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded
from RF signals. However, certain equipment may
not be shielded against the RF signals from your
wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum separation of six
inches (6”) be maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the
independent research by and recommendations of
Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than
six inches from their pacemaker when the
phone is turned ON
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker
to minimize the potential for interference
• Should turn the phone OFF immediately if
you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 2 Safety
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere
with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult your
hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device,
consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine if it is adequately shielded from
external RF energy. Consult your physician to
determine compatibility with your medical
device.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities
when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment that could
be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in
motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer
or its representative regarding your vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer of
any equipment that has been added to your
vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where
posted notices so require.
Aircraft
Airline regulations prohibit using your phone
while in the air. Check and comply with the
policy of your airline regarding the use of your
phone while the aircraft is on the ground.
Switch OFF your phone before boarding
an aircraft.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 2 Safety
Blasting
Areas
Potentially
Explosive
Atmospheres
For Vehicles
Equipped
with an Air
Bag
To avoid interfering with blasting operations,
turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area”
or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.”
Obey all signs and instructions.
Turn your phone OFF and do not remove your
battery when you are in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all
signs and instructions. Sparks from your
battery in such areas could cause an explosion
or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere
are often but not always clearly marked. They
include, but are not limited to: fueling areas
such as gasoline stations; below deck on boats;
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities;
areas where fuel odors are present (for
example, if a gas/propane leak occurs in a car
or home); areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or
metal powders; and any other area where you
normally would be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine.
An air bag inflates with great force. Do NOT
place objects, including both installed or
portable wireless equipment, in the area over
the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If
in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly
installed, serious injury could result.
2.7

Export
Compliance
Information
This product is controlled by the export laws
and regulations of the United States of
America. The U.S. Government may restrict the
export or re-export of this product to certain
individuals and/or destinations. For further
information, contact the U.S. Department of
Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security or
visit HYPERLINK http://www.bis.doc.gov www.
bis.doc.gov.

3 I Overview
Iridium 9555 Handset I 3 Overview
Guide
Overview
This chapter provides a complete tour of the
9555 Handset. You will discover all the features
and components that you need to operate
your phone to its full potential.
For ease of use, the chapters in this manual
are divided by menu options. Each section of
the chapter is then divided by the same
sub-menu options as your phone. Just follow
the sequence of menus on your phone, the
manual will follow along, making the startup
process a simple one.
1
4 GHI
7 PQRS
2 ABC
5 JKL
8 TUV
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 3 Overview
Phone
Overview
Front view
Earpiece
On/Off Button
Status
Indicator LED
Volume Keys
Convenience
Key
Display
Left Soft Key
Green Key
Right Soft Key
2-way Navi-key
Red Key
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
Key pad
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Microphone
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 3 Overview
Side View
Volume Up Key
Convenience
Key
Volume Down Key
DC Power Jack
Mini USB Socket
Headset Jack
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 3 Overview
Back View
Auxiliary Antenna
Docking Connector
Speaker
Phone
Battery Latch
Battery Pack
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 3 Overview
Accessories
AC Travel Charger and International Plug Kit
The AC Travel Charger and International Plug
Kit provide rapid charge for optimal
performance.
• Can be used to power the phone when
the battery is depleted.
• The battery must be installed when
using the charger to power the phone.
• Includes five international plug adapters
for use around the world.
• Allows you to use the 9555 portable
phone while recharging the battery. The
battery should not be allowed to
discharge fully.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 3 Overview
Headset
The convenient headset provides both an
earphone and microphone in one small piece
for simple hands-free and private telephone
conversations. The headset plugs directly into
the jack on the right side of your phone.
Headset port
Auto Accessory Adaptor
The AC Travel Charger and International Plug
Kit provide rapid charge for optimal
performance.
IRIDIUM
Accessory connector port
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 3 Overview
To Install the Antenna Adaptor
Press here
to snap
into place
Note: Your phone
was shipped with
a plug protector
for the antenna
connector, you
must remove this
prior to using the
Antenna Adaptor.
Align prong
with
antenna
docking
connector
1. Slide the phone into
the antenna adaptor.
2. Rotate until the
back of the phone
meets the adaptor.
Auxiliary Antenna Adaptor
Allows you to easily attach the
auxiliary antenna to the back
of your Iridium 9555 handset.
The auxiliary antenna allows
for in-vehicle use of your
Iridium handset.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 3 Overview
Indicators
Status Indicator LED
Status Indicator LED
The status indicator at the top of the phone,
has the following meanings:
LED is ...
1
2 ABC
Alternating
red and green
Flashing
green
4 GHI
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
6 MNO
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Flashing
yellow
Indicates
3 DEF
Call in progress; ringing,
dialling or in call.
Network is available and SIM
9
status WXYZ
okay. Phone is idle.
SIM problem; this signifies a
problem with the SIM, such
as; locked, missing or invalid.
Flashing red
No connection to network.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 3 Overview
Display Status Indicators and Icons
The following icons will appear in your display
to provide you with various information about
the phone’s activity.
Main Screen Components
Message Icons:
Indicates keypad
is locked
Indicates a message
has been received
Signal
Strength
T
Battery
strength
Registered
Network/
SIM status
Real
Time
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Help
Date
Left and right soft key
functions
Menu Components
Menu
Title
Menu
Options
Phonebook
Call
SMS
Edit
Delete
New
Memory Status
Notes
Select
Back
Left and right soft key
functions
Black bar
scrolls up
and down
when using
the 2-way
navi-key
Arrow
indicates to
scroll up or
down for
additional
options
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4 I
Getting Started
Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Using the
SIM Card
You will receive a Subscriber Identity Module
(SIM) card with your phone. The SIM card is a
smart card that contains your service details
and memory for storing phone book entries
and messages.
Your phone has limited functionality without
the SIM card, so you will want to install the
card before using your phone.
SIM Card Care
You may want to keep your card with you
when you are not using your phone. This helps
keep your personal information secure and
gives you access to your service even if your
phone is not available.
IMPORTANT: Do not bend or scratch your SIM
card, and avoid exposing your card to static
electricity, water or dirt.
Gold contact
IRIDIUM
SIM card
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Insert the SIM Card
1. Remove the SIM card
from the larger card.
2. Remove the battery as
shown on page 4.4.
3. Slide the SIM card into
the SIM card slot.
Follow the card
orientation shown
on the decal. Be sure
the gold contact is
facing down.
The card is held in
place by a small
retaining clip.
SIM Decal
Retaining Clip
89881
69312
00249
4528 IR
SIM Card
Remove the SIM Card
Press down on the retaining clip and slide the
SIM card out of the slot.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Battery Pack
Information
For Maximum Battery Life
!
WARNING!
To prevent injuries or burns, do not
allow metal objects to contact or
short circuit the battery terminals.
• Use Iridium approved battery chargers
• Use Iridium approved batteries
• Maintain the battery at or near room
temperature when charging
• If the battery will not be used for a while,
remove the battery from the phone and
store in a cool, dark and dry place
• Battery life capacity is significantly
reduced at extreme temperatures. Such
as -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F)
Disposing of Batteries
Check with your local recycling center for a
battery recycler near you. Never dispose of
batteries in fire.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Remove and
Install the
Battery Pack
The back panel of the phone is the battery pack.
You will need to remove the battery pack to
insert the SIM card or replace the battery.
To Remove the Battery Pack:
1. Push the battery
latch up. The
battery pack will
release.
2. Lift the battery
pack away from
the phone.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
To Install the Battery Pack:
1. Align the battery
pack pegs with the
slots on the bottom
of the battery
compartment.
2. Rotate the top end
of the battery pack
into the handset.
Press the battery
until it is flush with
the case.
Note: the battery
should click into
place and held
securely by the
battery latch.
Battery pack pegs
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Charging
the Battery
Use the AC travel charger or auto accessory
adapter to charge the 9555 Handset.
Note: The battery should only be charged in
environments between 0°C(32°F) to 45°C(113°F).
Charge the Battery Pack
1. Connect the travel charger or auto
accessory adapter to the phone.
AC Adapter connection
2. Plug the AC travel charger or auto
accessory adapter into the appropriate
power source. The phone will beep.
3. The battery symbol on the LCD
display flashes.
Note: Calls can still be made or received
while the battery is charging, however the
battery will charge faster if the phone is
turned off. When the handset is not in use
the battery will take approximately 4 hours
to fully charge.
You must wait a minimum of 5 seconds
before powering on the handset after you
have disconnected from the charger.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Checking
Battery
Charge Level
Low Battery Warning
When the battery is low and only a few
minutes of talk time remains, your phone will
indicate this in two ways:
1. The battery charge indicator appears
continuously in the upper right hand corner
of the display. When the battery charge is
low the icon will appear empty, and Low
Battery appears on the display,
T
Battery icon
Low Battery
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Menu
Help
2. A warning tone (two double beeps) sounds.
Note: To help maintain the best battery and
phone performance, recharge your battery as
soon as possible after you receive the low
battery warning.
Start-up
Procedure
1. Insert your SIM card if
necessary.
2. Turn the phone on by
pressing and holding
the On/Off button for
5 seconds.
When you turn your
phone’s power on, the
display screen will go
through a short
animated sequence.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Power-on
Messages
Once your phone is on, one of the following
messages may appear.
Message
Bad Card
Check Card
Denied
SIM PIN
Directive
See Supplier. Your SIM card
has been damaged or
incorrectly issued. Contact
your service provider for
information.
The SIM card is damaged or
inserted the wrong way.
Your phone has seen a
network, but has been
denied access.
Enter the four- to eight-digit
SIM card PIN code provided
by your service provider and
press OK to proceed. See
Chapter 13, ‘Using the
Security Menu’, for more
information about your SIM.
Invalid
Account
Phone PIN
PIN Blocked
Contact your service provider.
The phone has been locked.
To unlock the phone, you
must enter the correct Phone
PIN number.
When the PIN number has
been entered incorrectly
three times in a row, the
phone will automatically
block the PIN. To unblock the
pin, enter the PUK1 code for
the phone by entering **05*
from the main screen.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Message
PIN 2 Blocked
Registered
Searching
for network...
SIM Error
Directive
When the PIN2 number has
been entered incorrectly
three times in a row, the
phone will automatically
block the PIN.
To unblock the PIN2 enter the
PUK2 code for the phone by
entering **052* from the
main screen.
Your phone is now registered
with the network.
The phone is attempting to
establish communications
with the satellite network.
This message appears while
your phone searches for a
network connection.
There is an error with the
SIM or no SIM is installed.
Insert SIM card.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Placing a
Call
Before you place a call
• The phone must be powered on
• SIM card inserted
• Phone is unlocked
• Have a clear direct view of the sky in order
to be in contact with the network.
• Antenna should be extended and pointed
up towards the sky
Dial the Number
As you enter a phone number, the digits will be
displayed on a single line that will scroll across
the display.
1. Enter the number using the key pad. As you
begin entering digits, you will see Options
displayed above the left soft key and Clear
displayed above the right soft key.
The phone number must be entered in
international format: : 00 or + [country code]
[phone number].
T
Number:
+ 1 888 555 1212
Options Clear
Country code
Phone number
including area
code
Note: All Iridium subscriber numbers begin
with county code of 8816.
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T
Number:
+ 1 888 555 1212
Options Clear
2. Press the green key.
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
Alert 5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
Deploy the antenna
and #
* make 0 + sure it is
oriented towards
the sky
Note: You will receive
this message when
the antenna is not
fully extended from
the handset.
1
Mute
Calling
+18885551212
2 ABC
3 DEF
Speaker
3. Calling followed by
the number you
dialed appears in the
display.
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW
9 XYZ
*
0 +
#
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
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If the call does not connect, one of the
following messages will appear.
Message
Busy Try Later
Or Please Try Later
Could not place
call. No connection
to the network
Restricted Area
Directive
The phone is unable to
access the network. Try
again in a few minutes
The phone is unable to
access the network.
The phone is unable to
access the network.
Move to an area where
calls are allowed.
00:00:01
4. A timer will keep
track of the duration
of each call.
Select
Back
Note: If you have
disabled the timer,
Connected will
display.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW
9 XYZ
4.12
*
0 +
#

End a Call
Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
T
Call ended
1. Press the red key.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
Re-dial Last 5 MNO
KL Number Called
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
*
T
0 +
#
Number:
+ 1 888 555 1212
Options Clear
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
1. Press the green
key twice.
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
*
8 UVW 9 XYZ
0 +
#
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Receiving
a Call
Before you Receive a call:
• The phone must be powered on
• A valid SIM card must be inserted
• Phone is unlocked
• The phone must be connected with
the network
There are two scenarios for receiving calls
depending on the antenna position:
1. Antenna extended
2. Antenna stowed i.e. in the down position.
Receiving a Call With the
Antenna Extended
1. Phone sounds
or vibrates
2. Status indicator
alternates red
and green
T
Incoming Call
3. Phone displays
Incoming call
Accept
Reject
Right soft key
Left soft key
Red key
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
Green key
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
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7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ 0 +
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Answering the Call With the
Antenna Extended
1. Extend the antenna directly up prior to
rotating left or right. When the antenna is
fully extended you will see 2 lines at the
base of the antenna.
Antenna lines
T
Connected
3. Phone displays
Connected
Mute
Speaker
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ 0 +
# 2. Press the left soft
key or the green key.
Mute will be
displayed above the
left soft key and
speaker will be
displayed above the
right soft key.
If the call does not connect properly, the
following message will appear:
Message
Call Failed
Directive
The antenna is not properly
positioned or the network
signal is not strong enough.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Receiving a Call With the
Antenna Stowed
1. The phone will display
the alert - or you’re
prompted to extend
the antenna.
T
Call Attempt
2. The phone displays
Call Attempt.
Mute
Speaker
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 JKL
3 DEF
6 MNO
7 PQRS
1
T
Incoming Call
Accept
8 TUV
2 ABC
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Antenna lines
Reject
3 DEF
3. Extend the antenna
directly up prior to
rotating left or right.
When the antenna is
fully extended you will
see 2 lines at the base of
the antenna
4. After several seconds,
your phone will ring or
vibrate and display
Incoming Call. Select
Accept, located above
the left soft key, or
Reject, located above
the right soft key.
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
4.16
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ 0 +
#

Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
T
Connected
6. Phone displays
Connected
Mute
Speaker
1
4 GHI
7 PQRS
2 ABC
5 JKL
8 TUV
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
If the call does not connect properly, the
following message will appear:
Message
Call Failed
Directive
The antenna is not properly
positioned or the network
signal is not strong enough.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Muting a
Call
For privacy during a call, use the mute feature.
You will hear the party on the other end, but
they will not hear you.
1
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
3 DEF
6 MNO
To mute the call:
Press the left soft key.
To un-mute the call:
Press the left soft key
again.
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Speaker
Phone
To allow the call to be shared with other people
within close proximity to your phone, use the
Speakerphone feature. In this mode the speaker
in the rear of the phone is used instead of the
normal earpiece/receiver.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
To use speaker phone:
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
Press the right soft key.
To switch back to the
earpiece: Press the
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
right soft key again.
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Speaker
Volume
The speaker volume can be adjusted either while
on a call or via the Volume and Tones menu
located under the Setup Menu.
• Increase the speaker volume by pressing
the upper volume control key, during
a call. Once you are satisfied with the
volume press OK. If you would like to
cancel the change to the volume press Back.
• Decrease the speaker volume by pressing
the lower volume control key, during a call.
As you press the keys, you will hear the new
volume level. The bar graph on the display
indicates the volume level. The higher the
graph, the louder the volume.
Upper volume
control
increases
speaker/ringer
volume
Bar graph for
speaker/ringer
volume
Volume
Lower volume
control
increases
speaker/ringer
volume
OK
Back
1
4 GHI
7 PQRS
2 ABC
5 JKL
8 TUV
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Ringer
Volume
The ringer volume may be adjusted via the
Volume and Tones menu located under the
Setup Menu.
• Increase the ringer volume by pressing
the upper volume control key.
• Decrease the ringer volume by pressing
the lower volume control key.
• As you press the keys, you will hear the
new volume level. The bar graph on the
display indicates the volume level. The
higher the graph, the louder the volume.
Upper volume
control
increases
ringer volume
Bar graph
for ringer
volume
Volume
Lower volume
control
decreases
ringer volume
OK
Back
1
4 GHI
7 PQRS
2 ABC
5 JKL
8 TUV
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
Unanswered
Calls
If you are away from your phone or choose not
to answer a call the screen displays the
number of missed calls.
Messages from Missed Calls
If you are not able to answer your phone, or are
not connected to the network, callers can leave
you a voice message which can be accessed
from the voicemail system. When connected
to the network, a message icon will appear on
your screen indicating a new voicemail
message.
For more information on retrieving messages,
see Chapter 8: Using the Voicemail Menu.
Locking and
Unlocking
the Keypad
Keypad locked
Keypad locked
To prevent accidental
phone usage you can
lock the keypad by:
1. Press the left soft
key, labeled Menu.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ 0 +
# 2. Press the * key to
lock the keypad.
A message will flash
indicating the
keypad is locked.
Note: All keys with the exception of the power
key are locked. You can still answer an
incoming call by pressing the green key or the
left soft key when the keypad is locked.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 4 Getting Started
T
3. The main screen will
now have a lock symbol.
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Menu
Help
Unlocking the Keypad
Keypad Unlocked
Keypad Unlocked
Unlock
Help
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Unlock.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ 0 +
# 2. Press the * key. A
message will flash
indicating the keypad
is unlocked, and the
lock symbol will no
longer appear on the
main screen.
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5 I
Iridium 9555 Handset I 5 Using the Menus and Keys
Using Menus and Keys
Using the
Keys
Many of the phones features are organized into
lists of options called menus. Use the phone
keys to navigate these menus.
The Soft Keys
When you press the soft keys the function
appears above the key on the display screen.
The function varies depending on the menu.
T
16:28 14-May-08
Menu
Help
Left Soft Key
Right Soft Key
The 2-way Navi-key
Press the 2-way navi-key up to step through the
options on a menu screen.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
Menu
Securityk
Select
Back
2-way Navi-key
Important: When an arrow appears on the
bottom of any menu screen it indicates more
options to follow. To see all options, you must
continue to press the 2-way navi-key.
1
2
3
ABC
DEF
5.1
4 GHI 6 MNO

New Entry
Bob
Iridium 9555 Handset I 5 Using the Menus and Keys
The Keypad
@
Save
Clear
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ 0 +
# The numbered and
alphabetized keys make
up the Keypad. Use the
keys to enter text,
numbers and
punctuation marks into
various fields in display
screens. See page 5.4 for
more information on
entering characters.
Using the
Menus
To Access the Main Menu
T
Note: You cannot access
the menus during a call.
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Menu
Help
Starting from the
main screen:
Press the Left soft key
labeled Menu.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
The Main Menu will appear.
The Main Menu consists of:
• My Phonebook
• SIM Phonebook
• Messages
• Voicemail
• Data Modem
• Call History
• Setup
• Security
5.2

Iridium 9555 Handset I 5 Using the Menus and Keys
To Access Main Menu Options
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select
Back
1 My Phonebook
2
3
ABC
DEF
New Entry
4 Status
GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
Starting from the Main
Menu, use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll to the
desired menu option
until it is highlighted.
Press the left soft key
labeled select. The
option you selected will
appear. Continue this
procedure for each
sub-menu.
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
*
Select
#
0 +
Back
To Return to a Menu
1
Phonebook Status
2 ABC
Space on SIM:
Used 0 out of 5
4 GHI Space on phone:
Used 0 out of 5100
KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
7 PQR OK
Back
8 9
UVW XYZ
*
1
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
0 +
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
#
When the right soft key
is labeled Back, the key
will take you to the
previous screen.
When the key is not
labeled Back use the
red key to return to the
previous screen.
Note: In all other
instances the red key
will return you to the
main screen.
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 5 Using the Menus and Keys
Entering
Characters
Many of the menu screens will have fields
where you need to enter information such as
names and addresses. To enter this
information you will need to use the keys on
the keypad. Each key represents a set of letters.
2 ABC
For Example:
Use the number 2 key
for letters A, B, and C
Press 1 time for A
Press 2 times for B
Press 3 times for C
Note: Press the # key to toggle between caps,
lowercase, first letter capitalization, and digits.
The mode currently selected is displayed in the
top left corner of the screen; the modes are
indicated as ABC, abc, Abc, 123.
When creating phonebook entries and/or
composing text messages; you can use both
the side volume keys and the navigation key to
help navigate between characters or lines of
text without deleting.
The up volume key will take
you backwards through text.
The down volume key will take
you forward through text.
5.4

Iridium 9555 Handset I 5 Using the Menus and Keys
New Entry
Bob
@
Save
Clear
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ 0 +
# To enter characters:
1. Enter a character by
pressing the
appropriate keys on
the keypad. See keypad
guide below.
2. The cursor will move
to the next character
position.
3. To delete a character
press the right soft
key, labeled Clear.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2
and many times as
necessary.
Note:
For most of the
keys, there are
more characters
available after
additional
presses.
Keypad Guide
Key
Available Characters
1 . (period)] 1
2 A/B/C/2
3 D/E/F/3
4 G/H/I/4
5 J/K/L/5
6 M/N/O/6
7 P/Q/R/S/7
8 T/U/V/8
9 W/X/Y/Z/9
0 _ (space)
*
next charactor
# shift up
Right Soft Key backspace / exit
5.5

Iridium 9555 Handset I 5 Using the Menus and Keys
Entering Punctuation
Pressing * (star) key will take you to a symbols
menu with a list of the most commonly used
punctuation marks and symbols.
.
@
/
,
!
?
;
ʻ
$
?
*
%
&
(
)
[
]
{
Select
Edit
} -
: “
˜
#
- I
\ <
>
+
=
à
á
ç
è
ė
ê
ë
ò
ó
ö
ù
ú
Back
Using the 2-way
navi-key cycle
through the screen
until you reach the
desired symbol.
Press the left soft
key labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Press the Star key
to open the
symbols menu.
5.6

Iridium 9555 Handset I 5 Using the Menus and Keys
Entering Numbers and symbols into text
There my be times when you need to add
numbers into a message that you are writing.
For example, to send someone a phone number
as part of a text message.
abc New 145
You can reach me
at
Starting from a text
entry field:
Options
Clear
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
Options KL
Send
7 Insert PQR symbol
8 9 UVW XYZ
Enter digits
Save as draft
Exit
#
0 +
*
2. The Options screen
will appear. Using the
2-way navi-key scroll
until Enter digits is
highlighted.
Select
Back
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI 6
5 MNO
123 New KL 145
You can reach me
7 PQR at 111-222-3333
8 9 UVW XYZ
*
#
0 +
Options Clear
4. The original text will
now appear, but you
will be in the number
entry mode.
5. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
*
#
0 +
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 5 Using the Menus and Keys
Options
Send
Insert symbol
Enter letters
Save as draft
Exit
1
Select
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
abc New 145
You can reach me
7 PQR
at 111-222-3333 8 9 UVW XYZ
tomorrow morning
*
Options
0 +
Back
#
Clear
6. The Options screen
will appear. Using the
2-way navi-key scroll
until Enter letters is
highlighted.
7. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.
8. The original text
screen will now
appear and you can
continue to enter
text in the letter
entry mode.
1
2
3
ABC
Note: Use this same DEF
procedure for entering
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
symbols into text by choosing Insert symbol
in 7 the PQR options menu. You can also press the
8 9 UVW XYZ
* key as a shortcut for accessing the symbol
*
#
menu (see
0 + page 5.7).
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6 I
Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Using the Phonebooks
Organizing My
Phonebook
Your satellite phone has two primary
phonebooks: My Phonebook and SIM Phonebook.
My Phonebook can store up to 100 names and
numbers and is completely editable by you.
This information is stored directly on your
phone. The SIM Phonebook is provided to you by
your service provider and/or organization the
entries for which are stored directly on the SIM
card used with your phone and are not editable.
Personal
Numbers
Fixed Dial
Numbers
Phone
Number
Digits
Name
Characters
Phone
Memory
SIM Card
Memory
100 entries 155 entries
No entries
40 entries
23 20
23 16
Note: SIM card capacity varies depending upon
the card issued by your service provider.
6.1

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Locating
My Phonebook
T
Starting from the
main screen:
Registered
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Menu
Help
1. Press the left soft key,
labeled Menu.
Note:
All instructions
for My Phonebook
will start from the
Main Menu as
shown.
About the My
Phonebook
Menu
6.2
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
Menu JKL
My Phonebook
7 PQRS SIM Phonebook 9
8 WXYZ
MessagesTUV
Voicemail
* ∆ Data Modem #
0 +
«
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 KL
5 JKL
3 DEF
6 MNO
2. The Main Menu will
now be displayed,
with My Phonebook
highlighted press the
left soft key labeled
Select to enter the
Phonebook menu.
Note: To open the SIM
Phonebook, use the
2-way navi-key to scroll
until the SIM Phonebook
is highlighted.
7 PQR
Bob 8 Smith9 You will be able to
UVW XYZ
Call
perform the following
#
SMS*
0 +
functions using the
Edit
Delete
Phonebook menu:
New
• Call an entry
Memory Status
Notes
• Create and send a
Select Back text message (SMS).
• Edit an entry
• Delete an entry
• Add an entry
• Check the memory
status of your
phonebook
• Add notes regarding
1
3
2 DEF entries
ABC
4 GHI
6 MNO

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Add a New
Entry to My
Phonebook
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
To add information to
the Phonebook, use the
New option. Start at the
Main Menu, with My
Phonebook highlighted:
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
2. The Phonebook will
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
Bob Smith
* ∆ #
Call 0 +
4 GHI
Phonebook 6 now be displayed.
5 KL
Ada Adams
Bob Smith
7 Cat PQR Steven
8 UVW
Davy Jones
9 XYZ
Eddy Fisher
* 0 +
#
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
SMS
Edit
Delete
New
Memory Status
Notes
Select
Back
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.
Note: If there are no
entries Empty will be
displayed on this
screen. If entries are
present press the left
soft key while
highlighting any
contact.
4. Use the 2-way navikey
until the New
option is highlighted.
5. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select to
proceed.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
6.3

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
My Phonebook
New Entry
Status
Select
Back
6. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
JKL
7. The New Entry screen
7 PQRS 9
8 WXYZ
TUV
will now be displayed
* ∆ #
0 +
« with a list of icons
Abc New Entry 24
1
@
Save
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
Clear
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
which represent:
@
Save
New En
Name
Mary Smith
Home phone
+93733544
Work phone
+93733212
1st cell phone
+12345678
2nd cell phone
+11122233
email msmith@a
address
6.4

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
New Entry
Mary Smith
+9373354415
+9373321234
+123456789
+1112223333
@ msmith@aol.com
Save
Clear
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
New Entry
7 PQR Mary Smith
8 UVW
+9373354415
9 XYZ
+9373321234
#
+123456789 0 +
+1112223333
@ msmith@aol.com
Save
Clear
*
8. Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll to
each field and the
keypad to enter
information into the
fields.
Note: While entering or
editing contact
information the side
volume keys will
allow you to move
backwards and
forwards without
deleting.
9. Press the left soft key
labeled Save.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
Success
7 PQR
8 9 10. A message will briefly
UVW XYZ
Entry Added
appear t0 indicate the
Successfully #
* 0 +
contact was entered
* ∆ #
0 +
successfully. The
screen will revert to
the main Phonebook
menu.
Press the red key to
1
2 ABC
3 DEF return to the Main
Screen.
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
6.5

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Locating
Entries
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
Starting at the Main
Menu, using the 2-way
navi-key, highlight the
Phonebook you wish
to use.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
1. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
Phonebook
7 Ada PQR Adams
8 9 UVW XYZ
Bob Smith
Cat Steven
Dan Jones
* Eddy Fisher 0 +
# will now be displayed
in alphabetical order.
Options Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS 9
My Phonebook 8 TUV
(Empty)
3. If there are no entries
0 +
#
Empty will be
displayed. See page
6.3 to add new
Options Back
entries into My
Phonebook.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ « 2. The Phonebook entries
6.6

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Calling an
Entry
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
Starting at the Main
Menu, using the 2-way
navi-key, highlight the
Phonebook you wish
to use.
1. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
4 GHI Phonebook 6
Ada Adams 5 KL
Bob Smith
7 Cat PQR Steven
Dan Jones8 UVW 9 XYZ
Eddy Fisher
* 0 +
#
Options Back
1
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
2 ABC
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
3 DEF
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
2. The Phonebook will
now be displayed.
Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until the
desired entry is
located.
3. With the entry
highlighted, press the
left soft key labeled
Options.
Note: You can also press
the green key as a
short-cut to calling
an entry.
* ∆ #
0 +
Select.
4. The Phonebook options
will now be displayed.
Bob Smith
Call
5. With the Call option
SMS
Edit
Delete
highlighted, press the
New
Memory Status
Notes
Select Back
left soft key labeled
Select.
Note: If an entry has more
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
than 1 number i.e.
Home, Work and Mobile
then all numbers will
be displayed. Using the
2-way navi-key,
highlight the number
to be called and press
6.7

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Alert
Deploy the antenna
and make sure it is
oriented toward the
sky
Note: If your antenna is
not extended you
will receive an alert
message telling you
to extend the
antenna.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
Calling
7 PQR+18885551212
8 9 UVW XYZ
*
Mute
#
0 + Speaker
6. Calling followed by
the number you
dialled will be
displayed. The call will
then be connected.
Using the
Short
Message
Service (SMS)
Menu
Menu
My Phonebook
1 SIM Phonebook
Messages 2 ABC
3 DEF
Voicemail
4 GHI Data Modem
Call History 5 KL
6 MNO
Setup
7 PQR
Select 8 UVW Back 9 XYZ
*
#
0 +
The Short Message
Service (SMS) is a text
messaging system.
To send a text message
Start at the Main Menu,
using the 2-way navikey,
highlight the
Phonebook you wish
to use.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
1. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
6.8
7 PQR
0 +
Phonebook
Ada Adams
Bob Smith
Cat Steven
Davy Jones
Eddy Fisher
1
*
Select
8 UVW 9 XYZ
2 ABC
2. The Phonebook will
#
now be displayed.
Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until the
desired entry is
highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.
3 DEF
Back

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
4. Use the 2-way navikey
Bob Smith
Call
SMS
* ∆ #
0 +
Edit
Delete
New
Memory Status
Notes
until SMS is
highlighted.
Select Back
Note: If an entry has
more than 1
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
5. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
number i.e. Home,
Work and Mobile then
all numbers will be
displayed. Using the
2-way navi-key,
highlight the desired
number and press
Select.
abc New 160 6. The SMS screen will
Options
Clear
now appear. You can
enter as many as 160
characters.
7. Press the left soft key,
labeled Options.
1
4 GHI 6
Options 5 KL
Send
7 PQR Insert symbol
8 UVW
Enter digits
9 XYZ
Save as draft
Exit
0 +
#
1
*
Select
2 ABC
2 ABC
3 DEF
Back
3 DEF
8. The SMS Options menu
will now appear. From
here you are able to:
• Send a SMS message
• Insert symbols into
your message
• Enter digits
• Save as a draft to
send later
• Exit the menu
4 GHI
7 PQRS
5 JKL
8 TUV
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
6.9

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Sending an SMS
Options
Send
Insert symbol
Enter digits
Save as draft
Exit
Starting at the
SMS Options Menu:
1
Select
2 ABC
Back
3 DEF
1. While Send is
highlighted press the
left soft key, labeled
Select.
4 GHI 6
5 JKL
Send To 2. A Send To screen will
7 PQRS New Recipient 9
8 +111222333444 TUV
now appear with the
* ∆ #
0 +
* ∆ 0 +
# entry name and
number.
Send
Add
Note: At this time you
may select to send
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
3. Press the left soft key,
labeled Send.
the message to
additional recipients
by highlighting New
Recipient and
pressing the right
soft key labeled Add.
6.10

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Adding an SMS Recipient
Options
Send
Insert symbol
Enter digits
Save as draft
Exit
Starting at the
SMS Options Menu:
Select
Back
highlighted press the
left soft key, labeled
Select.
1. While Send is
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI 6
5 MNO
Send JKLTo
New Recipient
7 PQRS +111222333444 9
8 WXYZ
TUV
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Send
Add
2. A Send To screen will
now appear with
New Recipient and
the entry number.
3. Press the right soft
key, labeled Add.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
4. A list of contacts will
1
2
3
ABC
now appear. Use the
Phonebook
4 Ada GHI Adams 6
5 Bob Smith KL
2-way Navi-key to
Cat Steven
7 Davy
PQR
Jones
scroll to the desired
Eddy Fisher 8 9 UVW XYZ
recipient.
#
* Select 0 + Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
5. Press the left soft key
labeled select the
contact is then added
to your recipient list.
Note: Repeat this
procedure if you would
like to send the same
message to more than
one contact at a time.
6.11

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Send To
New Recipient
Bob
Cat
+18665551212
Send
Add
6. Once you are satisfied
with the recipient(s)
press left soft key
labeled Send.
Edit an Entry
in My
Phonebook
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Menu
7 My Phonebook
PQRS
SIM Phonebook 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Messages
Voicemail
* Data Modem 0 +
# Call History
Setup
Select Back
To change information in
the Phonebook, use the
Edit Option. Starting at
the Main Menu, with My
Phonebook highlighted:
1. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI Phonebook
Ada Adams 5 KL
6 MNO
Bob Smith
7 Cat PQR Steven
Davy Jones 8 UVW 9 XYZ
Eddy Fisher
* 0 +
#
Select Back
2. The Phonebook will
now be displayed.
Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until the
desired entry is
highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI 6
5 Phonebook JKL
Call
7 PQRS SMS
Edit 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Delete
* ∆ New
#
0 +
Memory Status
Notes
Select Back
4. Use the 2-way navikey
until the Edit
option is highlighted,
5. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select to
proceed.
6.12
1
2 ABC
3 DEF

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Edit
Bob Smith
+9373354415
+9373321234
+123456789
+1112223333
@ bsmith@aol.com
Save
Clear
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ 0 +
# 6. The Edit screen will
appear. Edit the entry
as needed by using the
2-way navi-key to
scroll to the required
field(s). Use the side
volume keys to
navigate backwards
(up key) and forwards
(down key) without
deleting and the right
soft key labeled clear
to delete characters.
Use the keypad to
enter new characters.
7. Press the left soft key,
labeled Save.
Success
Entry updated
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
8. A message will briefly
appear t0 indicate the
entry was updated.
The screen will then
return to the main
Phonebook menu.
9. Press the red key to
return to the Main
screen.
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
6.13

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Delete an
Entry
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
To remove an entry in
the Phonebook, use the
Delete Option. Start at
the Main Menu:
1. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
4 GHI
5 KL
Phonebook
6 MNO
Ada Adams
7 Bob PQR Smith
8 UVW
Cat Steven
9 XYZ
Davy Jones
Eddy Fisher
0 +
#
*
Select
2 ABC
3 DEF
Back
2. The Phonebook will
now be displayed.
Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until the
desired entry is
highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Phonebook
7 PQRS Call
SMS 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Edit
Delete
* ∆ #
New 0 +
Memory Status
Notes
Select
Back
4. Use the 2-way navikey
until the Delete
option is highlighted.
5. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select to
proceed.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
6.14

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
1
Yes
Delete Entry
Are you sure you
want to delete
Bob Smith?
2 ABC
No
3 DEF
6. You will receive a
message asking if you
want to delete the
entry. Press the left
soft key labeled Yes.
If you press No, the
screen will revert to
the previous menu.
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
*
8 UVW 9 XYZ
0 +
#
Success
Entry Bob Smith
deleted
7. A message will briefly
appear t0 indicate the
entry was deleted.
The main Phonebook
menu will now appear.
1
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
3 DEF
6 MNO
8. Press the red key to
return to the Main
screen.
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
6.15

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Viewing
Memory
Status
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
Use this feature to see
how many phonebook
memory locations are
available in the SIM card
memory and phone
memory. Start at the
Main Menu:
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
4 GHI
6
Phonebook 5 MNO
KL
Ada Adams
7 PQR Bob Smith
Cat Steven 8 9 UVW XYZ
Davy Jones
Eddy Fisher
#
0 +
*
Select
2 ABC
3 DEF
Back
2. The Phonebook will
now be displayed.
Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until any
entry is highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4. Use the 2-way navi-
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Bob Smith
Call
7 SMS PQRS
Edit 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Delete
New
* ∆ #
0 +
Memory Status
* ∆ #
0 +
Notes
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
key until Memory
Status is highlighted.
5. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select to
proceed.
6.16

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Phonebook Status
Space on SIM:
Used 0 out of 5
Space on phone:
Used 0 out of 100
1
OK
4 GHI
7 PQRS
2 ABC
5 JKL
8 TUV
Back
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
6. The Phonebook
Status will now be
displayed showing
the space on the SIM
and the phone
memory.
7. Press the left soft key,
labeled OK or the
right soft key labeled
Back to return to the
previous screen.
Press the red key to
return to the main
screen.
Adding
Notes to a
Phonebook
Entry
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
Use this feature to add
information regarding
an entry.
Start at the Main Menu:
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
Phonebook
6 MNO
Ada Adams
7 PQR Bob Smith
Cat Steven 8 UVW 9 XYZ
Davy Jones
Eddy Fisher
0 +
#
*
Select
Back
2. The Phonebook will
now be displayed.
Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until the
desired entry is
highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
6.17
7 PQRS 9 WXYZ

Iridium 9555 Handset I 6 Using the Phonebooks
Bob Smith
Call
SMS
Edit
Delete
New
Memory Status
Notes
Select
Back
4. Use the 2-way navikey
until Notes is
highlighted.
5. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2
3
ABC
DEF
4 Abc GHI 45 6
5 MNO
KL
Best time to reach
is in the am
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
*
#
0 +
Options Clear
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
6. A text screen will now
appear. Use the Keypad
to enter your text.
Note: you can enter up
to 64 characters. The
character count in the
top right corner will
count down as you
enter text.
7. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
*
My Phonebook #
0 +
Save
Cancel
8. A My Phonebook
screen will appear
with Save highlighted.
Restricted
Phonebook
1
Select
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
Back
3 DEF
6 MNO
9. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
Note: The text you
entered will now be
stored in the Note
option for this entry.
7 PQRS 9
When the 8 WXYZ
TUVphonebook is restricted My
Phonebook
*
& SIM ∆ # Phonebook will not appear
0 +
«
- the main menu will display Fixed Phonebook
only. The Fixed Phonebook cannot be edited.
6.18

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
7 I Using the Messages Menu
Locating
the
Messages
Menu
T
16:28 14-May-08
Menu
Registered
Help
Starting from the main
screen:
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Menu.
Note:
All instructions
for the Messages
Menu will start
from the Main
Menu as shown.
About the
Messages
Menu
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI Menu 6
5 MNO
My Phonebook JKL
SIM Phonebook
7 PQRS Messages 9
8 WXYZ
VoicemailTUV
Data Modem
* ∆ Call History #
0 +
«
Setup
Select Back
1
2
3
ABC
DEF
4 GHI
6
Messages
5 MNO
KL
Create 7 PQR Message
8 9 UVW XYZ
Inbox
Drafts
#
* 0 +
Settings
Select
Back
2. The Main Menu will
now be displayed.
Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll
until Messages is
highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
You will be able to
perform the following
functions using the
Messages Menu.
• Create messages
• Read, reply, delete,
call and forward
messages
• Edit stored messages
and send
• Enter service center
number, set expiry
period and enable
or disable delivery
reports.
7.1

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Create and Send a New Email Message to
an address not in your phonebook
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
Starting at the
Main Menu with
Messages highlighted:
1. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Messages
7 Create PQR Message
8 9 UVW XYZ
Inbox (1 unread)
Drafts
Settings #
0 +
*
Select
5 KL
6 MNO
Back
2. Create message option
should be selected, if
not then use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll until
it is highlighted.
7.2
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
3. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
4. Enter your message.
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
* ∆ #
0 +
7 PQR
abc New 8 9 UVW 120
XYZ
jayjones@domain
.com your email #
* 0 +
message will
Note: You must begin
your text message
appear here
Options Clear
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
with the recipients
email address, leaving
a space between the
email address and the
beginning of your
message.
When your message is
complete, press the
left soft key, labeled
Options.

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
will
9. The Enter Number
Options
Send
5. The Send option
7 PQRS Send To 9 7. A Send To screen
8 New Recipient
TUV
now appear.
* ∆ #
0 +
Insert symbol
Enter digits
Save as draft
Exit
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
* ∆ #
0 +
Add
8. Press the right soft
key, labeled Add.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRSSelect Recipient9 8 Enter Number TUV
* ∆ #
0 +
Ada Adams
Davy Jones
Eddy Fisher
Select Back
10. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
3
2 ABC
.
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
should be highlighted,
if not use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll until
it is highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select to send
the message.
option should be
highlighted, if not use
the 2-way navi-key to
scroll until it is
highlighted.
7.3

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Send To
Number:
+*2
OK
Clear
11. In the Number field,
after the prefix of oo
or +, enter *2.
12. press the left soft key
labeled OK.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ Send To
Number: #
0 +
«
+*2
Send
Add
13. Press the left soft key
labeled Send to send
the message.
1
7 PQRS
2 ABC
8 TUV
3 DEF
Create
4 GHI
and Send a New Email Message to
6
5 MNO
JKL
an address in My Phonebook
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
Starting at the
Main Menu with
Messages highlighted:
1. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
7.4
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Messages
Create Message
Inbox (1 unread)
Drafts
Settings
Select
Back
2. Create message option
should be selected, if
not then use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll until
it is highlighted.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
3. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
4. Enter your message.
6. The Send option
4 GHI 6
5 KL
* ∆ #
0 +
Exit
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
abc New 120
your email
* message 0 will +
#
appear here
Options Clear
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Options
7 PQRS Send
8 TUV
Insert symbol
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
Enter digits
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
5. When your message is
complete, press the
left soft key labeled
Options.
should be highlighted,
if not use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll until
it is highlighted.
7. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select to send
the message.
7.5

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
* « Davy Jones
∆ 0 +
# your selection.
Send To
New Recipient
8. A Send To screen will
now appear.
Add
9. Press the right soft
key, labeled Add.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI Select Recipient6 5 JKL
Enter Number
10. Use the 2-way
Ada Adams
7 PQRS Bob Smith 9
8 Cat Steven
TUV
navi-key to highlight
* ∆ #
0 +
Select Back
11. Press the left soft key
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
labeled Select.
Note: If the Contact’s
email address is the
only information
listed, the screen will
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
return you to the
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ Send To screen.
Bob
+9373354415
+9373321234
+123456789
+1112223333
@ bsmith@aol.com
Select Clear
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
12. If the Contact has an
e-mail address as well
as a phone number
listed you will be
presented with their
phonebook entry. Use
the 2-way navi-key to
highlight their email
address and press the
left soft key labeled
Select.
7.6
4 GHI
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
6 MNO
9 WXYZ

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
1
Select Recipient
Enter Number
Ada Adams
Bob Smith
Cat Steven
Davy Jones
Eddy Fisher
Select
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
0 +
Back
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
#
13. The Phonebook
screen will appear
with the recipient’s
name highlighted.
To add another
recipient, using the
two-way navi-key,
highlight the next
recipient and repeat
step 10.
14. Once all recipients
have been selected,
press the right soft
key Back.
* ∆ « 15 . Press the left soft key
Send To
New Recipient
Bob
Send
Add
labeled Send.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
7.7

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
About SMS
Messaging
How Your Phone Notifies You of Messages
If your phone is powered on, it notifies you of
received messages in the following ways:
• An alert sounds and/or the phone vibrates.
• The message indicator is displayed
• The message New SMS. Read Now?
is displayed.
How messages are Stored
Your phone stores all messages on the
SIM card. If the message indicator is flashing,
your SIM card is full. See Delete a Message on
page 8.11 to make room for the new message.
What Messages Contain
You can receive short text or numeric messages
in your Personal Mailbox. Text messages may
contain up to 160 characters. Numeric
messages, typically phone numbers, may
contain up to 20 digits.
Your personal mailbox works along with Call
Forwarding. For more information see section
6 on using the phonebook, and the call
forwarding feature described on page 7.7.
7.8

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Using the
Inbox Menu
You will be able to perform the following
functions using the inbox:
Read a message
Message •
* ∆ « Reply
Forward
• Reply to a message
Call
• Forward a message
Save number
Delete
• Call the number that left
Delete All
the message
Select Back • Save the number from
the message
• Delete one or all messages
Note: If the message storage space on your SIM
card is full, you will not be able to store a
message for later retrieval. Use the delete
message on page 7.11 to make room for new
1messages on your 3 SIM card.
2 ABC
4
Read a Message
GHI
6
5 JKL
Start at the
7 PQRS
Main Menu with
Messages highlighted:
9
8 WXYZ
Menu TUV
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail #
Data Modem 0 +
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI 6
5 MNO
Messages KL
Create Message
7 Inbox (1 unread)
PQR
Drafts 8 9 UVW XYZ
Outbox
Settings
1
*
Select
0 +
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
2. Use the 2-way navi-key
to scroll until Inbox is
#
highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
3 DEF
7.9
6 MNO
Back

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
1
Read
Inbox
Text message
Text message
Text message
2 ABC
Back
3 DEF
4. Use the 2-way navi-key
to highlight a message.
5. Press the left soft key
labeled Read to view
the selected message.
6. Press the right soft
key, labeled Back to
return to the previous
menu.
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
Reply to Sender
#
* 0 +
Message
+18665551212
While reading the
Message screen:
7.10
4 GHI 6
5 JKL
Message
Reply
7 PQRS
2. Use the 2-way
Forward
9
8 Call
TUV
navi-key to scroll
Save
* ∆ number
#
0 +
until Reply is
Delete All
highlighted.
Select Back
1. Press the left soft key
Options Back
labeled Options.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
* ∆ #
0 +
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Message
+18665551212
6. The Send option
Exit
* ∆ 0 +
#
4. Enter your reply.
Options Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI 6
Options 5 JKL
Send
* ∆ #
0 +
7 Insert PQRS symbol
Enter digits 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Save as draft
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
should be highlighted,
if not use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll until
Send is highlighted.
7. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select to send
the message.
Note: If the sender’s phone number is not part
of your phonebook, select New Recipient to
add the number.
Forward a Received Message
Message
Text message will
appear here.
5. Press the left soft key,
labeled Options.
While reading the
Message:
Options Back
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ 0 +
# 7.11
1. Press the left soft key,
labeled Options.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Message
Reply
Forward
Call
Save number
Delete
Delete All
Select
Back
2. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Forward is highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
7.12
4. The Send option
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
Options
4 Send GHI
Insert symbol 5 KL
6 MNO
* ∆ #
0 +
Enter digits
7 PQR Save as draft
Exit 8 UVW 9 XYZ
#
* 0 +
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Send 5 JKLTo
6 MNO
New Recipient
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ now appear.
should be highlighted,
if not use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll until
Send is highlighted.
5. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select to send
the message.
6. A Send To screen will
Add
7. Press the right soft
key, labeled Add.
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
navi-key until the
desired recipient
from your Phonebook
* ∆ « is highlighted.
8. Use the 2-way
4 GHI 6
Select 5 Recipient
JKL
Enter Number
7 PQRS
Ada Adams
Bob Smith 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Cat Steven
Davy Jones
Eddy Fisher 0 +
#
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
9. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
1
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Select Recipient
Enter Number
Ada Adams
Bob Smith
Cat Steven
Davy Jones
Eddy Fisher
1
Bob
+9373354415
+9373321234
+123456789
+1112223333
@ bsmith@aol.com
Select
Select
4 GHI
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
2 ABC
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
Clear
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
Back
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
10. If the recipient has
more then one
number listed, the
recipient’s
information screen
will appear. Use the
2-way navi-key to
scroll to the desired
number you would
like to forward to.
11. Press the left soft key
labeled Select. The
number will be added
to a recipient list.
12. The Phonebook
screen will appear
with the recipient’s
name highlighted.
To add another
recipient, using the
two-way navi-key,
highlight the next
recipient and repeat
step 8.
13. Once all recipients
have been selected,
press the right soft
key Back.
Send To
New Recipient
Bob
Send
Add
14. Press the left soft key
labeled Send.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
7.13
4 GHI 6 MNO

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Call a Number From a Received Message
Message
+18665551212
While reading the
Message screen:
Options
Select
Back
* « ∆ Delete
Delete All 0 +
#
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Message 5 JKL
6 MNO
Reply
Forward
7 PQRS
Call 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Save number
Back
2. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until Call
is highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
2
3
ABC
Save a Number DEF
from a Received Message
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
Message
+18665551212 0 +
*
#
While reading the
Message screen:
7.14
* ∆ « Options Back
0 +
#
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Options.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Message
Reply
Forward
Call
Save number
Delete
Delete All
Select
Back
2. Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll
until Save number is
highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
Delete a Message
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
Menu
My Phonebook #
* SIM Phonebook 0 +
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
Start at the Main
Menu with Messages
highlighted:
1. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Messages 6
5 KL
Create Message
Inbox (1 unread) 2. Use the 2-way navikey
until Inbox is
7 PQR Drafts
8 9 UVW XYZ
Outbox
Settings
#
* 0 +
highlighted.
* ∆ #
0 +
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
3. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
7.15

4 GHI MNO
Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Read
Inbox
Text message
Text message
Text message
Back
4. Use the 2-way navi-key
to scroll to the desired
text message.
5. Press the left soft key,
labeled Read to view
the selected message.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI Message
+18665551212 5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
*
Options
0 +
#
Back
6. Press the left soft key,
labeled Options.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI Message 6
5 MNO
Reply JKL
Forward
7 PQRS Call
9
8 WXYZ
Save number TUV
Delete
* ∆ Delete All #
0 +
«
Select Back
7. Use the 2-way navi-key
to scroll until Delete is
highlighted. If you
would like to delete all
messages highlight
Delete All.
8. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI Message 6
5 MNO
KL
7 PQR Delete message?
8 9 UVW XYZ
*
Yes
#
0 +
No
9. Press the left soft key,
labeled Yes to delete the
message.
The screen will flash
Message Deleted, and
automatically return to
the Message mailbox.
7.16
1
2 ABC
3 DEF

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Using the
Drafts Menu
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
To edit and send a
stored messages, use
the Draft menu. Start at
the Main Menu with
Messages highlighted:
1. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI Messages 6
5 MNO
KL
Create Message
Inbox (1 unread)
7 PQR Drafts
8 9 UVW XYZ
Settings
*
Select
0 +
#
Back
2. Use the 2-way navi-key
to scroll until the Drafts
option is highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
* ∆ « 0 +
#
4 GHI Drafts 6
5 KL
Draft message
4. Use the 2-way
7 Draft PQR
Draft 8 message9 UVW XYZ
* 0 +
#
Options Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Message 5 JKL
6 MNO
Edit
Delete
7 PQRS
Delete All 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Select
Back
navi-key to scroll
until the draft
message you wish to
send is highlighted.
5. Press the left soft key,
labeled Options.
6. Highlight Edit and
press left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
abc Edit 120
Edit your message
here
Options
Clear
7. When you are
finished editing
press the left soft
key, labeled Options.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
7.18
4 GHI Options 6
5 MNO
KL
Send
8. The Send option
Insert symbol
7 PQR Enter digits
8 9 UVW XYZ should be highlighted,
Save as draft
Exit
#
if not use the 2-way
* 0 +
navi-key to scroll until
Select Back
it is highlighted.
9. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select to send
the message.
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI Send To 6
5 MNO 10. A Send To screen will
JKL
New Recipient
7
appear with the entry
PQRS
9
8 WXYZ
TUV
name and number.
* ∆ #
0 +
« Add
11. Press the right soft
key, labeled Add.
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
12. Use the 2-way
4 GHI Select Recipient 6
5 MNO
JKL
navi-key until the
Enter Number
Ada Adams
7 PQRS Bob Smith
desired recipient
9
8 WXYZ
Cat Steven TUV
Davy Jones
from your Phonebook
* ∆ Eddy Fisher #
0 +
« is highlighted.
Select Back
13. Press the left soft
key labeled Options.
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI MNO

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Bob
+9373354415
+9373321234
+123456789
+1112223333
@ bsmith@aol.com
Select Clear
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
0 +
Select Recipient
Enter Number
Ada Adams
Bob Smith
Cat Steven
Davy Jones
Eddy Fisher
Select
1
2 ABC
Back
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ 0 +
# #
14. If the recipient has
more then one
number listed, the
recipient’s
information screen
will appear. Use the
2-way navi-key to
scroll to the desired
number you would
like to forward to.
15. Press the left soft key
labeled Select. The
number will be added
to a recipient list.
16. The Phonebook
screen will appear
with the recipient’s
name highlighted.
To add another
recipient, using the
two-way navi-key,
highlight the next
recipient and repeat
step 12.
17. Once all recipients
have been selected,
press the right soft
key Back.
* ∆ « 18. Press the left soft key
Send To
New Recipient
Bob
Send
Add
labeled Send.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
7.19
4 GHI 6 MNO

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Using the
Settings
Menu
Enter Service Center Number
Use this feature to enter the number for the
service center that forwards your outgoing
messages. You must specify a service center
number before you can send any messages or
receive new voicemail notifications.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
1. Start at the Main
Menu with Messages
highlighted:
Select Back
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
Messages 6
5 MNO
JKL
Create Message
Inbox (1 unread)
7 PQRS
Drafts
9
8 WXYZ
TUV
Settings
3. Use the 2-way navi-key
* ∆ #
0 +
« to scroll until Settings
Select Back
is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
5. The Service Center
6
5 MNO
Settings JKL
Service Center
option should be
7 Expiry PQRS Period 9
8 WXYZ
Delivery Reports TUV
highlighted, if not use
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Select
Back
the 2-way navi-key
until it is highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
7.20
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
#

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Service Center
Number:
+881662900005 7. Enter the service
number.
OK
Clear
8. Press the left soft key,
labeled OK. The screen
will then return the to
Settings menu.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
Set Expiry Period
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
Use this feature to specify the amount of time
*
#
you would 0 + like your messages stored.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Menu with Messages
highlighted:
* « ∆ Settings
0 +
# until Settings is
1. Start at the Main
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 JKL
Messages
Create Message 3. Use the 2-way
7 Inbox PQRS (1 unread) 9
8 TUV
Drafts
navi-key to scroll
* ∆ #
0 +
highlighted.
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
4. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
7.21

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Settings
Service Center
Expiry Period
Delivery Reports
Select
Back
5. Use the 2-way navi-key
to scroll until Expiry
Period is highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI Expiry Period 6
5 MNO
KL
1 hour
2 hours
7 PQR 4 hours
8 9 UVW XYZ
1 day
2 days
1 week #
0 +
*
Select
Back
7. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until the
desired period of time
is highlighted.
8. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select. The
screen will then return
the to Settings menu.
1
2
3
ABC
DEF
Select 4 GHI Delivery 6 Reports
5 MNO
KL
Use 7 this PQR feature
8 9 to enable or disable message
UVW XYZ
delivery reports.
#
* 0 +
7.22
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Menu with Messages
highlighted.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
1. Start at the Main
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.

Iridium 9555 Handset I 7 Using the Message Menu
Messages
Create Message
Inbox (1 unread)
Drafts
Settings
* « ∆ 0 +
#
3. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Select Back Settings is
highlighted.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 Settings
PQRS
Service Center 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Expiry Period
Select
Back
4. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
5. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Delivery Reports is
highlighted.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
6. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
Delivery Report
7 PQR
Off 8 9 UVW XYZ
On
*
Select
0 +
#
Back
7. Use the 2-way
navi-key to turn the
Delivery Report Off
or On.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
8. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select. The
screen will then return
the to Settings menu.
*
0 +
#
7.23

Iridium 9555 Handset I 8 Using the Voicemail Menu
8 I Using the Voicemail Menu
Locating
the Voicemail
Menu
T
Registered
Starting from the
Main Screen:
16:28 14-May-08
Menu
Help
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Menu.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
Note:
All instructions
for the Voicemail
Menu will start
from the Main
Menu as shown.
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Menu
My Phonebook
7 PQRS
SIM Phonebook 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Messages
Voicemail
* ∆ Data Modem #
0 +
Call History
Setup
Select Back
2. The Main Menu will
now be displayed. Use
the 2-way navi-key to
scroll until Voicemail
is highlighted.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
About the
Voicemail
Menu
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
7 PQR Voicemail
8 9 UVW XYZ
Call Voicemail
Voicemail #
0 Settings
+
*
Select Back
You will be able to
perform the following
functions using the
Voicemail Menu.
• Listen to your
voicemail
• Reply to a voicemail
• Store voicemail
numbers
• Access and configure
your voicemail
account
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
8.1

Iridium 9555 Handset I 8 Using the Voicemail Menu
Voicemail
Notification
When you receive a voicemail, an incoming
voicemail notification message automatically
scrolls across your screen.
Voicemail
Incoming
Voicemail
Press the left soft key,
labeled Save to store the
voicemail to the
SIM card.
Save
Delete
OR
Press the right soft key,
labeled Delete.
Check Your
Voicemail
1
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 KL
3 DEF
To listen to a voicemail that has been saved:
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
Menu
My Phonebook #
* SIM Phonebook 0 +
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Voicemail is
highlighted.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
Voicemail
7 Call
PQR
Voicemail
Voicemail 8 9 UVW Settings
*
#
0 +
3. Call Voicemail will be
highlighted.
Select
Back
4. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
Follow the audio
prompts for additional
features.
8.2
7 PQR
*
8 UVW 9 XYZ
0 +
#

Iridium 9555 Handset I 8 Using the Voicemail Menu
Store Your
Voicemail
Number
If you have not previously stored a voicemail
number, then you will see No Number
Available on the display. You must store a
voicemail number before you can access the
service for the first time.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Voicemail is
highlighted.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
Voicemail
7 PQR
Call Voicemail 8 9 UVW XYZ
Voicemail Settings
#
0 +
*
Select Back
3. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Voicemail Settings is
highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
Voicemail Settings
7 PQR Number
8 9 UVW XYZ
Voicemail Settings
*
#
0 +
5. The Number option
will be highlighted.
Select
Back
6. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
8.3

Iridium 9555 Handset I 8 Using the Voicemail Menu
Voicemail Number
+881662990000gs
Save
Message
Clear
7. Enter the voicemail
number given to you
by your Service
Provider.
8. Press the left soft key,
labeled Save.
Message Deleted
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 Select
GHI
5 KL
Back
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
9. Press the right soft
# key, labeled Back to
* 0 +
return to the
1
previous menu.
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
JKL
Press the red key to
7 PQRS
9 exit to the Main
8 WXYZ
TUV
screen.
* ∆ #
0 +
«
8.4

Iridium 9555 Handset I 9 Data Modem Menu
9 I Using the Data Modem Menu
To Locate the
Data Modem
Menu
T
Registered
Starting from the
main screen:
16:28 14-May-08
Menu
Help
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Menu.
Note:
All instructions
for the Data
Modem Menu
will start from
the Main Menu
as shown.
1
4 GHI
Menu 6
5 MNO
JKL
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
7 PQRS Messages 9
8 WXYZ
TUV
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Setup
1
Select
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
7 PQR Data Modem
8 9 UVW XYZ
1
Connect USB cable
#
0 +
*
4 GHI
2 ABC
2 ABC
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
3 DEF
Back
Cancel
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
2. The Main Menu will
now be displayed. Use
the 2-way navi-key to
scroll until Data
Modem is highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key,
labeled Select.
Note: If you are not
connected to the USB
cable you will be
prompted to connect.
While connected to
the USB cable it is
important to not
remove the battery.
If you need to remove
the battery, first
disconnect from the
USB cable, power
down the handset
and then remove
the battery.
9.1

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
10 I Using the Call History Menu
Locating
the Call
History
Menu
T
Registered
16:28 14-May-08
Menu Help
Starting from the
main screen:
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Menu.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
Note:
All instructions
for the Call
History menu
will start from
the Main Menu
as shown.
About the
Call History
Menu
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Menu
7 PQRS
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Messages
Voicemail
* ∆ Data Modem 0 +
# Call History
Setup
1
Select
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
Back
3 DEF
6 MNO
Call History
7
Call Log
PQRS
8 TUV
Call Meters
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Select
Back
2. The Main Menu will
now be displayed. Use
the 2-way navi-key to
scroll until Call
History is highlighted.
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
You will be able to
perform the following
functions using the Call
History menu.
• View the amount of
time spent talking on
your phone
• View your most recent
dialed, missed and
received calls
• Set phone alerts
1 3 DEF
10.1

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Using the
Call Log
Menu
View Most Recent Received Calls
Your phone saves. received calls. Use the Call
Log menu to view those numbers.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select
Back
1. Use the 2-way
navi-key until Call
History is
highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
1
3 labeled Select.
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
JKL
7 PQRS Call History
9
8 WXYZ
Call Log TUV
Call Meters
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Select
Back
3. The Call History menu
will now be displayed
with Call Log
highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
Call Log
Received Calls
* 0 +
Missed Calls
#
Dialed Calls
Select
Back
5. The Call Log menu
will now be displayed.
Received Calls will be
highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
10.2
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
*
#
0 +

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Received Calls
10:20
30-Sep-08
00:37:45
+881655512121
08:54
29-Sep-08
00:12:32
+2405551212
Select Back
7. The Received Calls
menu will now be
displayed with a list
of your last ten calls.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI 6
5 MNO
KL
View 7 PQR Missed
8 9 Calls
UVW XYZ
Press the right soft
key labeled Back to go
back one level, or the
red key to return the
Main screen.
Your phone saves calls you’ve missed when
*
#
0 +
your phone is busy or were not able to get
to your phone. Your phone will not show
calls that you missed when the phone is
turned off or not registered on the
network.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select
Back
1. Use the 2-way navikey
until Call History
is highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
1
3 labeled Select.
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
JKL
Call History
Call Log
7 PQRS 9
3. The Call History
Call Meters 8 WXYZ
TUV
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Select
Back
menu will now be
displayed with Call
Log highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
10.3

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Call Log
Received Calls
Missed Calls
Dialed Calls
Select
Back
5. Using the 2-way
navi-key scroll until.
Missed Calls is
highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
Missed 5 MNO
KL
Calls
10:20
7 30-Sep-08
PQR
00:37:45 8 9 UVW XYZ
+881655512121
08:54
29-Sep-08 #
* 0 +
00:12:32
+2405551212
Select Back
1
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
7. The Missed Calls
menu will now be
displayed with a list
of your last missed
calls.
Press the right soft
key labeled Back to go
back one level, or the
red key to return the
Main screen.
7
View
PQR
Most 8 Recent 9 UVW XYZ
Dialed Calls
Your phone saves # the last ten calls dialed. Use
* 0 +
the Call Log menu to view those numbers.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select
Back
1. Use the 2-way navikey
until Call History
is highlighted.
10.4
* ∆ « 0 +
#
2. Press the left soft key
1
3 labeled Select.
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Call History
Call Log
Call Meters
Select
Back
3. The Call History
menu will now be
displayed with Call
Log highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW
Call Log
9 XYZ
Received Calls
Missed Calls
* 0 +
Dialed Calls
#
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
5. The Call Log menu
will now be displayed.
Using the 2-way
navi-key scroll to
Dialed Calls.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
Dialed Calls
7 10:20 PQR
30-Sep-08 8 UVW 9 XYZ
00:37:45
+881655512121
08:54
* 0 +
29-Sep-08
#
00:12:32
+2405551212
Select Back
menu will now be
displayed with a list
of your last ten calls.
Press the right soft
key labeled Back to go
back one level, or the
red key to return the
Main screen.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
7. The Dialed Calls
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
10.5

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Using the
Call Meters
Menu
Call meters help you track your airtime. Keep a
running tab of your monthly usage or view the
air time of your most recent calls.
Show the Time of Last Call
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select
Back
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way
navi-key until Call
History is highlighted.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
navi-key until Call
2. Press the left soft key
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
labeled Select.
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Call History
7
Call PQRS
Log 8 TUV
Call Meters
9 WXYZ
3. Use the 2-way
Meters is highlighted.
Select
Back
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI 6
5 MNO
KL
Call Meters
Last call time
7 PQR
Total call 8 time 9 UVW XYZ
Reset call meter. . .
Lifetime call meter
#
* In-call display 0 +
Audible timers
Select
Back
5. Last call time will be
highlighted. If not
use the 2-way Navikey
until it is.
6. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
10.6
7 PQR
*
8 UVW 9 XYZ
0 +
#

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
* ∆ « 0 +
#
7. The duration of the
last call will be
Call Time
02:56:15
displayed on the
screen
Back
Press the red key to
return to the main
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
screen.
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Press the right soft
key, labeled Back to
return to the previous
menu.
Note: The last call timer shows elapsed time of
the most recent call made since your phone
was turned on. This information is not saved
when you turn off the phone.
Show Total Time for All Calls
This feature displays your total airtime since
you last reset the Call timer.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select
Back
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navikey
until Call History is
highlighted.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Call History 5 JKL
6 MNO
Call Log
7 Call PQRS Meters
8 TUV
9 WXYZ 3. Use the 2-way
Select
Back
navi-key until Call
Meters is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
10.7

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Call Meters
Last call time
Total call time
Reset call meter. . .
Lifetime call meter
In-call display
Audible timers
Select
Back
5. Use the 2-way
Navi-key to scroll
until Total Call Time
is highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
1
2
3
ABC
7. The airtime
4 GHI
Call 5 Time
KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW
02:56:15
9 XYZ
* 0 +
#
Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
accumulation since
the timer was last
reset will be displayed
on the screen.
Press the right soft key,
labeled Back to return
to the previous menu.
Press the red key to
return to the main
screen.
Reset all Timers
Reset your timers at the beginning of each
billing cycle to keep track of your spending.
10.8
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
1
Select
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 JKL
Back
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navikey
until Call History
is highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
3 DEF
6 MNO

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Call History
Call Log
Call Meters
Select
Back
3. Use the 2-way
navi-key until Call
Meters is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
Call Meters
7 PQR Last call time
8 9 UVW XYZ
Total call time
Reset call meter. . .
Lifetime call meter#
* 0 +
In-call display
Audible timers
Select
Back
5. Use the 2-way
Navi-key to scroll
until Reset call meter
is highlighted.
6. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR Reset
8 9 UVW XYZ
*
Reset call meters? #
0 +
7. The screen will display:
Reset call meters?
Yes
No
8. Press the left soft key
for Yes or the right soft
key for No.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
10.9

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
10.10
Reset
* ∆ « 0 +
#
Call meters reset. 9. If you press Yes, the
Message
Message Deleted
1Select
2 ABC Back 3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
* 0 +
#
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO Press the red key to
return to the main
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
screen.
display will read Call
meters reset.
10. Press the right soft
key, labeled Back to
return to the previous
menu.
Showing the Lifetime Call Timer
This feature displays a running clock of the total
call time for the phone since being activated.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select
Back
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navikey
until Call History
is highlighted.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Call History
Call Log
Call Meters
Select
Back
3. Use the 2-way
navi-key until Call
Meters is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
Call Meters
7 Last PQR call time
Total call 8 time UVW 9 XYZ
Reset call meter. . .
Lifetime call time
* In-call display 0 +
#
Audible timers
Select
Back
5. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Lifetime call time is
highlighted.
6. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR Call Time
8 9 UVW XYZ
7. The total time of all
*
02:56:15
0 +
#
* ∆ #
0 +
Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
Press the red key to
4 GHI 6 return to the main
5 JKL
7 PQRS
screen.
9
8 TUV
calls will be displayed
on the screen
Press the right soft
key, labeled Back to
return to the previous
menu.
Note: The lifetime
timer can not be
reset.
10.11

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Showing the In-call Display
This feature enables or disables the call timer
which displays the amount of time which has
passed since placing a specific call.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select
Back
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navi-key
until Call History is
highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI 6
5 MNO
JKL
Call History
Call Log
7 PQRS Call Meters 9
8 WXYZ
TUV
3. Use the 2-way
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Select
Back
navi-key until Call
Meters is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
10.12
4 GHI 6
5 Call Meters KL
Last call time
7 Total PQR call time
8 9 UVW XYZ
Reset call meter. . .
Lifetime call time
In-call display #
* 0 +
5. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Audible timers
* ∆ #
0 +
Select Back
In-call display is
highlighted.
6. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Call Timer
Enabled
Disabled
7. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll to
Enabled or Disabled .
Select
Back
8. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
Setting
Audible Call
Timers
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
This feature lets the phone watch the clock for
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
you. The call timers signal at a set time or
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
interval with beeps only you can hear. You can
choose No Alert, # Single Alert, or Repetitive Alert.
0 +
*
Set the Single Alert Timer
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select
Back
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navi-key
until Call History is
highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
JKL
Call History
Call Log
7 PQRS Call Meters 9
8 WXYZ
TUV
3. Use the 2-way
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Select
Back
navi-key until Call
Meters is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
7 PQR
5 KL
6 MNO
8 UVW 9 XYZ
10.13

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Call Meters
Last call time
Total call time
Reset call meter. . .
Lifetime call time
In-call display
Audible timers
Navi-key to scroll
until Audible timers
is highlighted.
5. Use the 2-way
Select Back
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
Audible 6
5 MNO
JKL Timers
Single Alert
7
Repetitive Alert
PQRS
9
8 WXYZ
TUV
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Select
Back
6. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
7. The Single Alert
option should be
highlighted, if not use
the 2-way navi-key to
scroll until it is.
8. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI Single Alert 6
5 MNO
KL
Off
1 minute
7 PQR 5 minutes
8 9 UVW XYZ
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes #
60 minutes 0 +
*
Select
Back
9. Use the 2-way navi-key
to scroll to the desired
single alert.
Message
Message Deleted
10. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
Select
2 ABC
Back 3 DEF
10.14
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
* ∆ « 0 +
#
11. Press the right soft
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
* 0 +
#
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
key, labeled Back to
return to the previous
menu.
Press the red key to
exit to the main screen.

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Set the Repetitive Alert
This feature sets your phone to alert you at
specific intervals, for example every 5 minutes.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select
Back
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navikey
until Call History
is highlighted.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Call History
7 Call PQRS Log
Call Meters 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
3. Use the 2-way
Select
Back
navi-key until Call
Meters is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
5. Use the 2-way
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
Call Meters
7 PQR Last call time
Total call 8 time UVW 9 XYZ
Reset call meter. . .
Lifetime call time #
* In-call display 0 +
Audible timers
* ∆ #
0 +
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Navi-key to scroll
until Audible timers
is highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
10.15

Iridium 9555 Handset I 10 Using the Call History Menu
Audible Timers
Single Alert
Repetitive Alert
Select
Back
7. Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll to
The Repetitive Alert
option.
8. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
Repetitive Alert
Off
7 PQR 1 minute
8 9 UVW XYZ
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes #
* 30 minutes 0 +
60 minutes
Select
Back
9. Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll to
the desired repetitive
alert time.
Message
Message Deleted
10. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
Select
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
Back
6 MNO
7 PQR
11. Press the right soft
8 9 UVW XYZ
key, labeled Back to
#
* 0 +
return to the
1
previous menu.
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI 6 Press the red key to
5 MNO
JKL
exit to the main
7 PQRS
9
8 WXYZ
TUV
screen.
* ∆ #
0 +
«
10.16

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
11 I Using the Setup Menu
Locating
the Setup
Menu
T
Registered
Starting from the
main screen:
16:28 14-May-08
Menu
Help
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Menu.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
Note:
All instructions
for the Setup
menu will start
from the Main
Menu as shown.
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Menu
My Phonebook
7 PQRS
SIM Phonebook 8 TUV
Messages
9 WXYZ
Voicemail
* ∆ Data Modem #
0 +
Call History
Setup
Select
Back
2. The Main Menu will
now be displayed. Use
the 2-way navi-key to
scroll until Setup is
highlighted.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
11.1

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
About
the Setup
Menu
Setup
Call Options
Volumes and Tones
Time & Date
Language
Backlight
Contrast
Key Setup
Select Back
Setup
Number Entry
Phone Information
Reset to defaults
Select
Back
Note:
The Setup menu
consists of two
screens. Scroll past
the Key setup for
more menu
options.
You will be able to
perform the following
functions using the
Setup Menu.
• Set call options
• Set volumes and
tones for your ringer
speaker and alert.
• Set time zone, time
and date format
• Set language
• Set your phone
lighting preferences
• Set the contrast on
the display screen
• Set preference for
the convenience key
and right soft key
• Set your prefix
preference for
entering phone
numbers
• View phone
information
• Reset phone
settings to default
11.2

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setting
Call Options
The Call Options menu allows you to enable or
disable various call features
Starting from the
Main Menu:
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
1. Use the 2-way
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
JKL
7 PQRS
9
8 WXYZ
TUV
Setup
* ∆ Call Options
Volumes #
0 and +
Tones « Time & Date
Language
Backlight
Contrast
Key Setup
Select
Back
navi-key to scroll
until Setup is
highlighted.
2. Press the left soft
key labeled Select.
3. Call Options will
already be
highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
Call Options 5 MNO
KL
Call Drop Alert
7 PQR Call Waiting
8 9
Call Forwarding UVW XYZ
Call Barring
Fixed Dialing #
0 +
* ∆ « 0 +
#
4. Highlight the call
feature you would like
*
to enable.
Select Back
5. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
Press the red key to
1
2 ABC
3 DEF return to the Main
Screen.
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
11.3

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setting
Volumes and
Tones
Adjust the Ringer Volume
The Volumes and Tones menu allows you to
adjust your phone’s ringer volume and tone,
and set the phone to ring or vibrate to notify
you of incoming calls.
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
* ∆ Call Options
0 + # Time & Date
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Setup
Language
Backlight
Contrast
Key Setup
Select
Back
navi-key to scroll
until Setup is
highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
3. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Volumes and Tones is
highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
Volumes and Tones
Ringer Volume
7 PQR Speaker 8 Volume 9 UVW XYZ
Ring Tone
Alert Tone
Keypad Tone #
* 0 +
Vibrate
Select
Back
5. Ringer Volume will be
highlighted. If not, use
the 2-way navi-key to
scroll to it.
6. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
11.4
4 GHI
7 PQR
5 KL
6 MNO
8 UVW 9 XYZ

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
OK
Volume
Back
7. The volume bars will
increase or decrease
as you press the 2-way
Navi-key up or down.
1
Select
4 GHI
Message
Message Deleted
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
Back
6 MNO
8. Press the left soft
key, labeled OK when
you have the desired
setting.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
9. Press the right soft
* 0 +
#
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS 9
8 TUV
screen.
key, labeled Back to
return to the previous
menu.
Press the red key to
exit to the Main
Adjust the Speaker Volume
This feature adjusts the volume of the speaker.
The phone sounds the new volume level as you
adjust it.
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navi-
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
* ∆ #
0 +
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
key to scroll until
Setup is highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
11.5

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setup
Call Options
Volumes and Tones
Time & Date
Language
Backlight
Contrast
Key Setup
Select Back
3. Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll
until Volumes and
Tones is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Volumes 6
5 and Tones
MNO
KL
Ringer Volume
7 Speaker Volume
PQR
Ring Tone 8 9 UVW XYZ
Alert Tone
Keypad Tone
#
Vibrate 0 +
*
Select Back
5. Use the 2-way Navikey
to scroll to
Speaker Volume.
6. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
Volume KL
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
*
OK
#
0 +
Back
7. The volume bars will
increase or decrease
as you press the 2-way
navi-key up or down.
11.6
Message
Message Deleted
1
2 ABC
Select
4 GHI
5 KL
3 DEF
Back
6 MNO
8. Press the left soft key,
labeled OK when you
have the desired
setting.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ 9. Press the right soft
* 0 +
#
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS 9
8 TUV
screen.
key, labeled Back to
return to the previous
menu.
Press the red key to
exit to the main

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Adjust the Ring Tone
This feature adjusts the tone of the ringer. The
Phone sounds the new tone as you adjust it.
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navi-
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Volumes and Tones
* ∆ #
Time & Date 0 +
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
Setup 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Call Options
Language
Backlight
Contrast
Key Setup
Select Back
key to scroll until
Setup is highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
3. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Volumes and Tones
is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
Volumes 5 and MNO
KL Tones
Ringer Volume
7 PQR Speaker Volume
8 9
Ring ToneUVW XYZ
Alert Tone
Keypad Tone #
Vibrate 0 +
* ∆ « 0 +
#
11.7
5. Use the 2-way
*
Navi-key to scroll
until Ring Tone is
Select Back
highlighted.
6. Press the left soft
1
3 key, labeled Select.
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ

∆ # «
Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Ring tone
Tone 1
Tone 2
Tone 3
Tone 4
Select
Message
Back
7. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll to the
desired tone.
8. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
Message Deleted
1
Select
2 ABC
3 DEF
Back
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
* ∆ « 0 +
#
9. Press the right soft
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
* 0 +
#
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS 9
8 TUV
screen.
key, labeled Back to
return to the previous
menu.
Press the red key to
return to the main
Setting the Call Alert Mode
This feature adjusts the alert tone. The phone
sounds the new tone as you adjust it.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select
Back
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navi-key
to scroll until Setup is
highlighted.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
11.8
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setup
Call Options
Volumes and Tones
Time & Date
Language
Backlight
Contrast
Key Setup
Select Back
3. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Volumes and Tones is
highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
Volumes and KL Tones
Ringer Volume
7 Speaker PQR Volume
8 9 UVW XYZ
Ring Tone
Alert Tone
Keypad Tone #
* Vibrate 0 +
Select
Back
6. Use the 2-way Navikey
to scroll to Alert
Tone.
7. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI Alert tone
5 KL
Tone 1
6 MNO
Tone 2
7 PQR Tone 3
8 UVW
Tone 4
9 XYZ
*
#
0 +
Select Back
Message
8. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll to the
desired tone.
9. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
Message Deleted
1
Select
2 ABC
Back 3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
* ∆ « 0 +
#
10. Press the right soft
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
* 0 +
#
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
key, labeled Back to
return to the previous
menu.
Press the red key to
exit to the Main
screen.
11.9

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setting the Keypad Tone
This feature selects the keypad tone. You can
select to have a single tone, DTMF tones or no
tones when the keypad is pressed.
Starting from the
Main Menu:
Select
Back
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
1. Use the 2-way navi-
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
JKL
7 PQRS
9
8 WXYZ
TUV
Setup
* ∆ Call Options
Volumes #
0 and +
Tones « Time & Date
Language
Backlight
Contrast
Key Setup
key to scroll until
Setup is highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
3. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Volumes and Tones
is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI Volumes 6
5
and Tones
MNO
KL
Ringer Volume
7 Speaker Volume
PQR
Ring Tone 8 9 UVW XYZ
Alert Tone
Keypad Tone
#
Vibrate 0 +
*
Select
Back
5. Use the 2-way
Navi-key to scroll to
keypad Tone.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
11.10
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
*
#
0 +

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Alert tone
DTMF Tones
Single Tone
No Tone
Select
Message
Back
7. Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll to
the desired tone.
8. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
Message Deleted
1
Select
2 ABC
3 DEF
Back
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
9. Press the right soft
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
key, labeled Back to
#
* 0 +
return to the
1
previous menu.
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
6 Press the red key to
5 MNO
JKL
7 PQRS
exit to the main
9
8 WXYZ
TUV
screen.
* ∆ #
0 +
«
Set the Phone to Ring and /or Vibrate
This feature is ideal for situations where a
ringing phone is inappropriate or in a loud
environment. The vibrate function notifies
you of incoming calls by discreet vibrations.
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
* ∆ #
0 +
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
navi-key to scroll
until Setup is
highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
11.11

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setup
Call Options
Volumes and Tones
Time & Date
Language
Backlight
Contrast
Key Setup
Select Back
3. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Volumes and Tones is
highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
Volumes and
KL
Tones
Ringer Volume
7 PQR Speaker Volume
8 9 UVW XYZ
Ring Tone
Alert Tone
Keypad Tone #
* 0 +
Vibrate
5. Use the 2-way Navikey
to scroll to vibrate.
Select
Back
6. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
Vibrate Options
Ring Only
7 PQR
Vibrate 8 Only 9 UVW XYZ
Vibrate then Ring
No Ring or Vibrate
#
0 +
* ∆ « 0 +
#
7. Use the 2-way
*
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
navi-key to scroll to
the desired vibrate
option.
8. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
Press the red key to
exit to the main
screen.
11.12

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Time and
Date
Settings
Select the Time Zone
Your phone uses the satellite network to
obtain the time and date information,
however, you need to select the time zone in
which you are located.
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navikey
3. Use the 2-way
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
* ∆ #
0 +
Contrast
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back to scroll until
Setup is highlighted.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 JKL
Setup
Call Options
7 PQRS Volume and Tones9 8 Time & Date TUV
Language
* ∆ #
0 +
Key Setup
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 JKL
Time and Date
Select Time Zone
7 PQRS Time format 9
8 TUV
Date format
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
navi-key until Time
& Date is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
5. Use the 2-way navikey
until Select Time
Zone is highlighted.
Select
Back
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
7 PQR
*
8 UVW 9 XYZ
0 +
#
11.13

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
11.14
Time Zone
UTC
UTC + 0.5
UTC + 1
UTC + 1.5
UTC + 2.0
UTC + 2.5
UTC + 3.0
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI 6
5 MNO
KL
Select 7 PQR the Time
8 9 Format
UVW XYZ
*
0 +
#
7. Use the 2-way navikey
until the required
time zone is
highlighted
8. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
Press the red key to
return to the main
screen.
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navikey
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1
3
2 ABC
4 GHI
6
Setup 5 JKL
Call Options
7 Volume PQRS and Tones 9
Time & Date 8 TUV
Language
Backlight
* Contrast
#
0 +
to scroll until
3. Use the 2-way
* ∆ #
0 +
Key Setup
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Setup is highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
navi-key until Time
& Date is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Time and Date
Select time zone
Time format
Date format
Select
Back
5. Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll
until Time Format is
highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI 6
Time 5 Format
MNO
KL
24 hours
7 PQR
am/pm
8 9 UVW XYZ
*
#
0 +
Select Back
7. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until the
desired time format
is highlighted.
8. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
Press the red key to
return to the main
screen.
7
Select
PQR
the 8 9 UVWDate XYZ
Format
*
0 +
#
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navikey
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
* ∆ #
0 +
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
to scroll until
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Setup is highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
11.15

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setup
Call Options
Volume and Tones
Time & Date
Language
Backlight
Contrast
Key Setup
* ∆ « 0 +
#
3. Use the 2-way
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Time and Date
Select time zone
7 PQRS
Time format 8 TUV
Date format
9 WXYZ
Select
Back
navi-key until Time
& Date is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
5. Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll
until Date format is
highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
7. Use the 2-way navi-
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
Date Format
7 PQR 01-Jan-08
8 9 UVW XYZ
DD/MM/YY
* ∆ #
0 +
DD-MM-YY
DD.MM.YY
* MM/DD/YY 0 +
#
YY-DD-MM
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
key to scroll until the
desired date format
is highlighted.
8. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
11.16

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Selecting the
Display
Language
TIP:
If you
accidentally
select a language
other than
English and are
unable to reset
your phone,
follow these
steps:
1. Press the left
soft key.
2. Scroll down 6
times.
3. Press the left
soft key again.
4. Scroll down 3
times
5. Press the left
soft key, the
English
option will be
at the top.
Your phone contains 21 languages. Use this
feature to select the language in which your
phone displays menus and messages.
Starting from the
Main Menu:
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1
2 ABC
4 GHI
Setup 5 JKL
Call Options
Volume and Tones
7 PQRS
Time & Date 8 TUV
Language
* ∆ Backlight
Key Setup 0 +
3 DEF
6 MNO
9 WXYZ
# 1. Use the 2-way
1
Select
2 ABC
Back
3 DEF
4 GHI 6
5 MNO
Language KL
English
7 PQRCzech (Cestina)
8 9 UVW XYZ
Danish
Dutch
Finnish (Suomi) #
* French0 +
German
Select Back
navi-key to scroll
until Setup is
highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
3. Use the 2-way navikey
until Language
is highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
5. Use the 2-way navi-
1
3
2 DEF Press the red key to
ABC
4 GHI
return to the main
6
5 MNO
JKL
screen.
7 PQRS
9
8 WXYZ
TUV
* ∆ #
0 +
«
key to scroll until the
required Language is
highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select to
choose the Language.
11.17

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setting
Backlights
Enable, disable or adjust the length of time
the backlight stays on after a key press.
1. Use the 2-way navikey
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1
3
2 ABC
4 GHI
Setup 6
5 JKL
Call Options
Volume and Tones
7 Time PQRS & Date 9
Language8 TUV
Backlight
Contrast
* ∆ #
Key Setup0 +
to scroll
until
Select
Back
Starting from the
Main Menu:
Setup is highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
3. Use the 2-way navikey
until Backlight is
highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
Backlight 5 MNO
KL
5. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until the
Off
7 5 Seconds
PQR
10 Seconds 8 9 UVW XYZ
15 Seconds
20 Seconds
required Backlight
#
* 30 Seconds 0 +
time is highlighted.
Select Back
6. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
Press the red key to
1
3 return to the main
2 DEF
ABC
screen.
4 GHI 6
5 MNO
JKL
7 PQRS 9
8 WXYZ
TUV
* ∆ #
0 +
«
11.18

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setting
Contrast
This feature allows you to adjust the contrast
on the display screen.
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navikey
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
* ∆ Backlight
#
0 +
Key Setup
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
to scroll until
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Setup 5 JKL
6 MNO
Call Options
7 Volume and Tones
PQRS
Time & Date 9
8 TUV
Language
Select
Back
Setup is highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
3. Use the 2-way navikey
until Contrast is
highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
5. Use the 2-way navi-
4 GHI Contrast
5 KL
6 MNO
* ∆ #
0 +
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
* 0 +
#
OK
Back
6. Press the left soft
key, labeled Select.
Press the red key to
1
3 return to the main
2 ABC
screen.
4 GHI 6
5 JKL
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
key to increase or
decrease the contrast.
11.19

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Using the
Key Setup
Menu
This feature selects the function of the
convenience key and the right soft key when
the main screen is displayed. The default
function is to display the Help screen which is
useful for new users; however the function
can be changed to access the Phonebook.
Setup the Convenience Key Function
Starting from the
Main Menu:
3. Use the 2-way navikey
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
1. Use the 2-way navikey
Language
Backlight
* ∆ Contrast 0 +
Key Setup
# is highlighted.
to scroll until
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back Setup is highlighted.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
Setup 5 JKL
Call Options
* ∆ #
0 +
7 PQRS Volume and Tones
Time & Date 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
until Key Setup
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Setup 5 JKL
6 MNO
Convenience Key
7 Right Soft Key
PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
5. The Convenience Key
will be highlighted.
Select
Back
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
11.20
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
1
4 GHI
7 PQR
*
Convenience Key
No Action
Start Call
End Call
Redial
Select
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
8 UVW 9 XYZ
0 +
Back
#
7. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until the
desired action is
highlighted.
8. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
Press the red key to
return to the main
screen.
Setup the Right Soft Key Function
Starting from the Main
Menu:
3. Use the 2-way navikey
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
1. Use the 2-way navikey
Language
Backlight
* ∆ Contrast 0 +
Key Setup
# is highlighted.
to scroll until
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back Setup is highlighted.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
Setup 5 JKL
Call Options
* ∆ #
0 +
7 PQRS Volume and Tones
Time & Date 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
until Key Setup
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
11.21

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setup
Convenience Key
Right Soft Key
Select
Back
5. Use the 2-way navikey
until Right Soft
Key is highlighted.
6. Press the left soft
key labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI Right key action6 5 MNO
KL
Show Help
SIM Phonebook
7 PQR
My Phonebook 8 9 UVW XYZ
*
#
0 +
Select Back
7. Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll
until the desired
action is highlighted.
8. Press the left soft
key labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
Press the red key to
return to the main
screen.
11.22
7 PQR
Set Number 8 9 UVW Entry XYZ
Prefix
This #
*
feature allows you to set your preferred
0 +
international access code and can
automatically attach (00) or (+) to any phone
number you enter
Starting from the
Main Menu:
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
1. Use the 2-way navi-
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
2. Press the left soft
key labeled Select.
1
3
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
JKL
7 PQRS 9 WXYZ
key to scroll until
Setup is highlighted.

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setup
Number Entry
Phone Information
Reset to defaults
Select
Back
3. Use the 2-way navikey
until Number
Entry is highlighted.
Note: Scroll past the Key
setup for the Number
Entry Option.
4. Press the left soft
key labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Number 6
5 MNO
KL Entry
Prefix with +
7 PQR
Prefix with 00
Do not 8 9 UVW prefix
XYZ
*
#
0 +
Select Back
5. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until the
desired action is
highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
View 7 PQRPhone Information
8 9 UVW XYZ
Press the red key to
return to the main
screen.
This feature allows you to view the technical
*
#
0 +
information regarding the handsets software
and hardware versions as well as the IMEI.
number.
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
1
Select
4 GHI
7 PQRS
2 ABC
5 JKL
8 TUV
1. Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll
until Setup is
highlighted.
2. Press the left soft
3 key labeled Select.
DEF
6 MNO
11.23
9 WXYZ
Back
Starting from the
Main Menu:

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setup
Number Entry
Phone Information
Reset to defaults
Select
Back
3. Use the 2-way navikey
until Phone
Information is
highlighted.
Note: Scroll past the Key
setup for the Phone
Information Option.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2
3
ABC
DEF
4 GHI Phone Information 6
5 MNO
KL
F/w:HT08001
7 IMEI:399999999999999
PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
*
#
0 +
Back
4. Information
regarding your
phone will appear
on the display.
5. Press the right soft
key labeled Back to
return to the setup
menu.
11.24
1
2
3
ABC
DEF
Reset 4 GHI
Phone 6
5 Options to Factory Defaults
MNO
KL
This 7 feature resets all settings to their original
PQR
8 9 UVW
default settings.
XYZ
#
* 0 +
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navi-
Menu
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
Messages
Voicemail
* ∆ #
0 +
Data Modem
Call History
Setup
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
key to scroll until
Setup is highlighted.
2. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.

Iridium 9555 Handset I 11 Using the Setup Menu
Setup
Number Entry
Phone Information
Reset to defaults
Select
Back
3. Use the 2-way navikey
until Reset to
defaults is
highlighted.
Note: Scroll past the Key
setup for the Reset to
defaults Option.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
Reset 5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
7 PQR
Reset 8 all 9 UVWphone
XYZ
settings?
#
0 +
*
Yes
No
5. Press the left soft key
labeled Yes.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
Reset
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
Phone settings reset
*
#
0 +
6. A message will appear
briefly indicating the
phone settings have
been reset.
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
Press the red key to
return to the Main
Screen.
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
*
0 +
#
11.25

Iridium 9555 Handset I 12 Using the Security Menu
12 I Using the Security Menu
Locating
the Security
Menu
Important: Do not change the PIN/PUK/SIM
settings unless you have your original settings
available. Your phone and/or SIM card may be
disabled if you don’t know the correct code
and enter it incorrectly three times.
T
Registered
Starting from the
main screen:
16:28 14-May-08
Menu
Help
1. Press the left soft key
labeled Menu.
Note:
All instructions
for the Security
menu will start
from the Main
Menu as shown.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
2. The Main Menu will
4 GHI
Menu 5 JKL
6 MNO
My Phonebook
SIM Phonebook
7 PQRS
Messages8 TUV
Voicemail
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
Data
* ∆ Modem
Call History #
0 +
Setup
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Menu
7 PQRS Security
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
1
Select
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 JKL
Back
now be displayed. Use
the 2-way navi-key to
scroll until Security is
highlighted.
Note: Scroll one down
from Setup to view
the Security option.
3. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
3 DEF
12.1
6 MNO

Iridium 9555 Handset I 12 Using the Security Menu
About
the Security
Menu
Locking and
Unlocking
Your Phone
1
Security
Phone Lock
Sim lock
Change PINs
Select
4 GHI
2 ABC
Back
3 DEF
You will be able to
perform the following
functions using the
Security Menu.
• Lock and unlock the
phone
• Enable and disable
the SIM lock
• Change PIN and block
PIN codes
6
This feature 5 helps MNO
JKL prevent unwanted use of
your 7 PQRS phone. 9 WXYZ
8 TUV
* ∆ #
0 +
« Starting from the
Menu
Security
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Security is highlighted.
Select Back
Note: Scroll one down
from Setup to view
the Security option.
2. Press the left soft key
1
3 labeled Select.
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
JKL
Security
7 PQRS Phone Lock 9
8 WXYZ
TUV
3. The Phone Lock
Sim lock
Change PINs
* option will be
∆ #
0 +
« highlighted, if not use
Select Back
the 2-way navi-key to
scroll until it is.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
12.2
* ∆ #
0 +
«

Iridium 9555 Handset I 12 Using the Security Menu
Phone Lock
Enable Phone Lock
Disable Phone Lock
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI 6
5 JKL
Enter PIN
Phone PIN
7 PQRS
* * * * 8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ 0 +
# Select Clear
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ 0 +
# 5. The Enable Phone
Lock option will be
highlighted, if not use
the 2-way navi-key to
scroll until it is.
6. Scroll to the desired
option and press the
left soft key labeled
Select.
7. The Enter PIN screen
will now appear.
Using the keypad
enter the PIN number.
8. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
Note: The Phone Lock
feature takes effect
when you turn off
your handset. Each
time you restart your
handset you will be
prompted to enter
your Phone PIN, once
you do so the handset
will be fully
operational.
12.3

Iridium 9555 Handset I 12 Using the Security Menu
Enable or Disable the SIM lock
When you activate the SIM card PIN code, your
phone requests the code whenever you phone
is powered on. To change this setting, you
need to enter the PIN code that your service
provider gave you.
Menu
Security
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Security is highlighted.
Select
Select
Back
7 PQRS
Phone Lock
9
Sim lock8 TUV
3. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until SIM
#
Change PINs
* 0 +
lock is highlighted.
Note: Scroll one down
from Setup to view
the Security option.
2. Press the left soft key
1
3
2 labeled Select.
ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Security
Back
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI 6
5 MNO
KL
SIM Lock
Enable SIM Lock
7 Disable PQR Sim lock
8 9 UVW XYZ
*
#
0 +
Select Back
5. Use the 2-way
navi-key until the
action you prefer is
highlighted.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
12.4
4 GHI
7 PQR
5 KL
6 MNO
8 UVW 9 XYZ

Iridium 9555 Handset I 12 Using the Security Menu
Using the
Change PIN
Menu
* ∆ « 0 +
#
Enter PIN
Phone PIN
* * * *
6. The Enter PIN screen
will now appear.
Select Clear
Note: The message Sim
Lock disabled will
1
3
2 briefly appear and
ABC
4
then return to the
GHI
6
5 JKL
Sim Lock menu.
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Using the keypad
enter the PIN number.
7. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
Change the Phone PIN Code
This feature allows you to modify the default
PIN associated with your phone.
Menu
Security
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navi-key
to scroll until Security
is highlighted.
Select Back
Note: Scroll one down
from Setup to view
the Security option.
2. Press the left soft key
1
3 labeled Select.
2 DEF
ABC
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
JKL
7 PQRS
9
8 WXYZ
Security TUV
Phone Lock
* ∆ Sim lock
Change PIN #
0 +
« 3. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Change PIN is
Select Back
highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
12.5

MNO
Iridium 9555 Handset I 12 Using the Security Menu
Change PIN
Phone PIN
SIM PIN
SIM PIN 2
Call barring PIN
Select
Back
5. The Change PIN
menu will now
appear. Phone PIN
will be highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Change 5 JKL 6 MNO
Old PIN
7 PQRS
New PIN8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ Verify PIN0 +
# OK
Clear
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Change 6
5 KL PIN
Old PIN
7 PQR ****
8 UVW
New PIN
9 XYZ
****
Verify PIN
* 0 +
#
****
OK
Clear
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
7. Enter your current PIN
in the Old PIN field
(the default PIN is
1234). Use the 2-way
navi-key to move to
the next field and
enter your new PIN
into the New PIN field.
Move to the Verify PIN
field and enter the
new PIN again.
8. When all fields are
complete, press the
left soft key, labeled
OK.
4 GHI Change PIN
5 KL
6 MNO
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
PIN change OK
*
Yes
#
0 +
No
9. The screen will
display: PIN Changed
OK, then will return
to the Change PIN
menu.
12.6
1
2 ABC
3 DEF

Iridium 9555 Handset I 12 Using the Security Menu
Change the SIM PIN Code
This feature allows you to modify the default
PIN associated with your SIM card.
Menu
Security
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navi-key
to scroll until Security
is highlighted.
0 +
#
key to scroll until
Select Back
Note: Scroll one down
from Setup to view
the Security option.
2. Press the left soft key
1
3 labeled Select.
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Security
7 PQRS Phone Lock 9
8 Sim lock TUV
Change PIN
* ∆ « 3. Use the 2-way navi-
Change PIN is
Select Back
highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
Change 5 MNO
KL
PIN
Phone PIN
7 PQR SIM PIN
SIM PIN 8 9
2 UVW XYZ
Call barring PIN
#
0 +
*
Select Back
5. Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll
until SIM PIN is
highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
4 GHI
2 ABC
5 JKL
3 DEF
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
«
12.7

Iridium 9555 Handset I 12 Using the Security Menu
1
Change PIN
Old PIN
New PIN
Verify PIN
OK
2 ABC
Clear
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
KL
Change PIN
Old PIN
7 PQR
**** 8 9 UVW XYZ
New PIN
****
#
* Verify PIN0 +
****
OK
Clear
7. Enter your current PIN
in the Old PIN field.
Use the 2-way navikey
to move to the
next field and enter
your new PIN into the
New PIN field. Move to
the Verify PIN field
and enter the new PIN
again.
8. When all fields are
complete, press the
left soft key, labeled
OK.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
* ∆ 0 +
# 4 GHI
6 9. The screen will display:
5 KL
Change PIN
PIN Changed OK, then
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
PIN change OK
will return to the
* 0 +
#
Change PIN menu.
Yes
No
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
12.8

Iridium 9555 Handset I 12 Using the Security Menu
Change the SIM Card Pin2 Code
Your SIM card PIN2 code is used to access fixed
dialing settings. This four- to eight-digit code is
issued to you when you subscribe to the feature.
Menu
Security
Starting from the
Main Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navi-key
to scroll until Security
is highlighted.
* ∆ « 0 +
#
key to scroll until
Select Back
Note: Scroll one down
from Setup to view
the Security option.
2. Press the left soft key
1
labeled Select.
3
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
Security
7 Phone Lock
PQRS
Sim lock 9
8 TUV
Change PIN
3. Use the 2-way navi-
Change PIN is
Select Back
highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
5. Use the 2-way
4 GHI
Change 5 KL
PIN
6 MNO
Phone PIN
7 SIM PQR PIN
SIM PIN 28 UVW 9 XYZ
* ∆ #
0 +
Call barring PIN
* 0 +
#
Select Back
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
navi-key to scroll
until SIM PIN 2 is
highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
12.9

Iridium 9555 Handset I 12 Using the Security Menu
1
Change PIN
Old PIN
New PIN
Verify PIN
OK
2 ABC
Clear
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
Change PIN
7 PQR Old PIN
8 UVW
****
9 XYZ
New PIN
*****
0 +
#
Verify PIN
****
OK
Clear
7. Enter your current
4-digit PIN in the Old
PIN field. Use the
2-way navi-key to
move to the next field
and enter your new
PIN into the New PIN
field. Move to the
Verify PIN field and
enter the new PIN
again.
8. When all fields are
complete, press the
left soft key, labeled
OK.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 KL
6 MNO
Change PIN
7 PQR
8 UVW 9 XYZ
* ∆ 0 +
# PIN change OK
# 9. The screen will display:
* 0 +
PIN Changed OK, then
Yes
No will return to the
Change PIN menu.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
12.10

Iridium 9555 Handset I 12 Using the Security Menu
Call Barring PIN
If your PIN code is entered incorrectly three
times in a row, Blocked appears in the display
screen and your SIM card will be locked. You
must enter a Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) to
restore the SIM to service which is obtained
from your service provider.
Menu
Security
Select
Back
To unblock the PIN code,
start from the Main
Menu:
1. Use the 2-way navikey
to scroll until
Security is
highlighted.
* ∆ Phone Lock
#
0 +
Change PIN
3. Use the 2-way navikey
Note: Scroll one down
from Setup to view
the Security option.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
2. Press the left soft key
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
labeled Select.
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
Security
to scroll until
Change PIN is
Select Back
highlighted.
4. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Change PIN 6
5 MNO
KL
Phone PIN
SIM PIN
7 SIM PQR PIN 82
9 UVW XYZ
Call barring PIN
*
#
0 +
Select Back
5. Use the 2-way
navi-key to scroll
until Call barring PIN
is highlighted.
6. Press the left soft key
labeled Select.
1
2 ABC
4 GHI
5 KL
3 DEF
6 MNO
12.11

Iridium 9555 Handset I 12 Using the Security Menu
1
Change PIN
Old PIN
OK
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
6
5 MNO
Change KL PIN
Old PIN
7 PQR **** 8 9 UVW XYZ
New PIN
****
#
Verify PIN0 +
*
New PIN
Verify PIN
****
OK
Clear
Clear
7. Enter your the 4-digit
PIN code provided by
your service provider
in the Old PIN field.
Use the2-way navikey
to move to the
next field and enter
your new PIN into the
New PIN field. Move
to the Verify PIN field
and enter the new PIN
again.
8. When all fields are
complete, press the
left soft key, labeled
OK.
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
Change 5 KL
PIN
6 MNO
9. The screen will
7 PQR
8 9 UVW XYZ
PIN change OK
* ∆ #
0 +
* 0 +
#
Yes
No
1
2 ABC
3 DEF
4 GHI
5 JKL
6 MNO
7 PQRS
8 TUV
9 WXYZ
display: PIN Changed
OK, then will return
to the main Change
PIN menu.
12.12

13 I Troubleshooting
Iridium 9555 Handset I 13 Troubleshooting
Problem
Phone won’t power on
You can’t make calls
Solution
• Did you press and hold the power
button for a minimum of 3 seconds
to turn the phone’s power on?
• Check the battery. Is it charged,
properly fitted, and are the contacts
clean and dry?
• Check the antenna. Is it fully
extended and correctly angled? Do
you have a clear unobstructed view
of the sky?
• Did you enter the number in
international format? All calls made
from the Iridium satellite system
must be in international format.
See page 4.10.
• Check the signal strength indicator.
If the signal is weak, ensure that you
have a clear line of sight to the sky
and there are no buildings, trees,
etc. around.
• Is Restricted displayed? Check the
Call Barring setting.
• Has a new SIM card been inserted?
Check that no new restrictions have
been imposed.
• Check to see if your fixed dialing list
is enabled. If so, you can only make
calls to numbers or prefixes that are
on the list.
continued on next page
13.1

Iridium 9555 Handset I 13 Troubleshooting
Problem
You can’t receive calls
You can’t make
international calls
Your phone will not
unlock
Your PIN is blocked
Your PIN2 is blocked
Solution
• Check to see that your phone is
powered on.
• Check the antenna. Is it fully
extended and correctly angled? Do
you have a clear unobstructed view
of the sky?
• Check the signal strength indicator.
If the signal is weak, ensure that you
have a clear line of sight to the sky
and there are no buildings, trees,
etc. around.
• Check the Call Forwarding and Call
Barring settings.
• Check the Ringer setting. If it is off,
there is no audible ringer.
• Check to see if your fixed dialing list
is enabled.
Have you included the relevant codes?
Enter 00 or + followed by the
appropriate country code and the
phone number.
• Have you inserted a new SIM card?
Enter the new PIN code.
• Enter the default phone unlock code
– 1234
• Have you forgotten the unlock code?
Enter the PIN unblocking code or
contact your service provider. See Call
barring PIN on page 12.11 for additional
information.
Enter the PIN2 unblocking code or
contact your service provider. See Call
barring PIN on page 12.11 for additional
information.
13.2

Iridium 9555 Handset I 13 Troubleshooting
Problem
Your SIM card will not
work
You can’t cancel Call
Forwarding or Call
Barring
The message indicator
is flashing
The battery won’t
charge
Solution
• Is the SIM card inserted the correct
way?
• Is the card visibly damaged or
scratched? Return the card to your
service provider.
• Check the SIM and card contacts. If
they are dirty, clean them with an
antistatic cloth.
Wait until you are in an area with
good network coverage and try again.
There is not enough memory available
to store another message. Use the
messages menu to delete one or more
messages.
• Check the charger. Is it properly
connected? Are its contacts clean
and dry?
• Check the battery contacts. Are they
clean and dry?
• Check the battery temperature. If it
is warm, let it cool before charging.
• Is it an old battery? Battery
performance declines after several
years of use. Replace the battery.
• Make sure you have an Iridium
approved battery installed. If you
see Invalid Batt on the display, you
will not be able to charge this
battery.
continued on the next page
13.3

Iridium 9555 Handset I 13 Troubleshooting
Problem
The battery drains
faster than normal
You find your phone
becoming warm
during use
Phone is not
responding to user
controls including the
power keys
Solution
• Are you in an area of variable
coverage? This uses extra battery
power.
• Is your antenna fully extended and
correctly angled? Do you have a
clear unobstructed view of the sky?
This helps use less battery power.
• Is it a new battery? A new battery
needs two to three charge/discharge
cycles to attain normal performance
• Is it an old battery? Battery
performance declines after several
years of use. Replace the battery.
• Is it a battery that hasn’t been
completely discharged? Allow the
battery to fully discharge (until the
phone turns itself off) and then
charge the battery overnight.
• Are you using your phone in
extreme temperatures? At extreme
hot or cold temperatures, battery
performance is significantly
reduced.
You may notice this during long calls
or during charging. The heat is
produced by the electronic
components within your phone and is
quite normal.
Remove the battery from the phone
and then reattach it to cycle power
and reset.
13.4

Iridium 9555 Handset I 13 Troubleshooting
Problem
Your SIM card is
inserted in the phone
but the display says:
Your phone is
displaying an
unknown foreign
language and you
would like to restore it
to its original setting.
Solution
Check Card or Insert Card
Check that the SIM card has been
inserted correctly. The contacts of the
SIM card may be dirty. Turn the phone
off, remove the SIM card and rub the
contacts with a clean cloth. Replace
the card in the phone.
Blocked
Enter the PIN unblocking key or
contact your service provider. See Call
barring PIN on page 12.11 for additional
information.
• Power on the phone
• Press left soft key for menu
• Press down 6 times for Setup, then
left soft key for Select
• Press down 3 times for Languages,
then left soft key for Select
• Press left soft key for Select
13.5

14 I
Iridium 9555 Handset I 14 Patent Information
Patent Information
Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 14 Patent Information
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Iridium 9555 Handset I 15 Declaration of Conformity
15 I Declaration of Conformity
E C Directive
Declaration of Conformity
This is to certify that the following equipment complies with all relevant Essential Health and Safety Requirements of
the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC and the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EC as amended by 93/68/EC.
Equipment description
Manufacturer
Iridium 9555 Satellite Handset
Iridium Satellite LLC, 8440 South River Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85284 USA
The following harmonised standards were applied to the design of the handset:
Standard
EN60950-1:2006
EN301 489-20 V1.2.1 (2002-11)
EN301 489-01 V1.6.1 (2005-09)
ETSI EN50360:2001
ETSI EN 301 441 V 1.1.1 05/2000
Description
Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services
Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of mobile phones with the basic
restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (300MI-lz to
3GHz)
Satellite Earth Stations nod Systems (SES); Harmonised EN for Mobile Earth
Stations (MESs)
The tests were conducted by TRL Compliance Services Ltd, Moss View, Nipe Lane, Up Holland, West Lancashire,
WN89PY, UK except for the SAR report which was prepared by EMC Technologies Pty Ltd, ABN 82 057 105 549, 57
Assembly Drive, Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia 3043.
Accreditation references:
TRL - UKAS 0728 and BSI FS 21805
EMC Technologies - NATA 5292
A "technical file" is retained by Iridium Satellite LLC. Related test reports are available upon request directly from
Iridium Satellite, LLC.
The 9555 handset is declared conformant only if it is used with the Iridium accessories and antenna approved for the
9555 model and if the handset is used as described in the 9555 User Guide.
Name
David Schoen
Date October 8, 2008
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