This page provides information on the Siemens SX1, and helps with getting connected to the Internet for email and WAP
The Siemens SX1 is powered by Symbian OS v6.1 (Series 60), and is a combined mobile phone and PDA. Released in February 2004. The SX1 is a GPRS phone with a colour touchscreen, digital camera (like the Nokia 6600), built-in FM radio, video player, camcorder and music player. F Physical dimensions: 105 x 55 x 19mm The SX1 has strips of keys built in to each side of the phone, instead of an ordinary UK Availability: Now discontinued. If you’re looking to get hold of this handset, try the following:
Discuss |
Other links
- Siemens
SX1 forum
– for discussion of the Siemens SX1 Series 60 handset, see our forum - Handango – 100’s of shareware titles for Symbian OS phones, such as the SX1 HOT!
- AllAboutSymbian – Useful resource for details of the Symbian
Operating system. - O2
online – UK mobile phone network operator, offering free SMS text and Wap access
The SX1 –
Not as small as some may think!
Siemens SX1 FAQs:
Operating system |
The Siemens SX1 uses the Symbian Operating System. To check the version number, type *#0000# |
Accessories? | There’s a wide range of accessories, including spare batteries, cases, chargers, in-car kits, hands-free, data cables and fascias, at Carphone Warehouse |
Email from the SX1 |
If you’re looking to use your SX1 for sending and receiving e-mail, consider taking out an account with free provider, BT Yahoo. For details of connectivity, see our Series 60 Getting Connected section. |
PC Connectivity Software |
The SX1 was supplied with software to allow connection to the PC – this is called MPM (Mobile Phone Manager), and there’s a special add-on to support Siemens SX1 functionality. This appears not to be available on the Siemens website, but can be download from elsewhere – try a Google search |
How do I install software? |
Software
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Extra memory for SX1 |
The Siemens SX1 supports MMC cards for memory expansion. Here are a few online options:
For more |
Hotmail and AOL access? |
Hotmail and AOL use proprietary email systems, If you really want to use Hotmail or AOL, see our Series 60 |
Can I use the SX1 in the States? |
Yes. The SX1 is a tri-band phone operating on EGSM900/1800 (Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific), and GSM1900 (USA, Canada, South America). Roaming restrictions from your network operator may prevent use of some services in other countries. |
How do I enable Auto Keylock? |
Surprisingly, the Siemens SX1 doesn’t come with an automatic keylock that switches on after a certain period of time to prevent accidental keypresses. However, third-party application Handy Keylock is available to fill this gap. The functionality is also included as part of Psiloc Extended Profiles application. |
Travel news on the move |
Traffic-i is a dedicated application that lets you receive live road traffic information from the Trafficmaster network direct on your SX1 over GPRS. Find out about road issues in your area, plus an indication of the speed of traffic on motorways and For more on this application, how to set it up, and details of using For more information on mobile travel news, see our Travel page or our PDA-friendly Mobile Travel page. |
What’s
my serial number? |
Enter ‘*#06#’ for your handset’s serial number (known as the IMEI) – useful if your phone is stolen |
Can I read my work email? |
By default, Series 60 handsets support collection of email using the POP and IMAP protocols. Office systems such as Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes use a different set of protocols when communicating to desktop PCs for corporate email. Both Exchange and Notes support POP and IMAP email collection, but this is a service that many IT administrators restrict access to, for security reasons. If you are looking to collect your email from your phone, contact your company’s IT department to see if they support POP and IMAP. They should supply you with the settings you need. For help with setting up POP and IMAP email, see our Series 60 connectivity page |
How do I format or hard reset a SX1? |
We The reset code for Series 60 phones is *#7370# (entered as you’d enter a phone number). All data will be lost We’ve also received the following procedure, via an anonymous email – we Note |
Can I play MP3 files on my phone? |
We’re quite keen on the application UltraMP3! , which has a built-in playlist editor |
Receive faxes on your mobile |
Looking to get faxes on your Series 60 phone? See our answer in the Series 60 FAQ |
Other problems | If you’re having other problems with your phone, try our Series 60 FAQ, which includes more useful tips |
The various Series 60 passcodes: |
Below is a list of the various code types you may find on Series 60 devices: Lock code
PIN code
PUK code
Network locking code
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