Siemens SX1 Smartphone

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
Screen dimensions 208 x 320. Weight 110g.

The SX1 has strips of keys built in to each side of the phone, instead of an ordinary keypad, to give it a sleek shape. This design innovation also shifts the large, 64K color high-resolution screen into the center of the device without compromising overall size as the SX1 only weighs 110 grams. Embedded discreetly underneath the screen are central navigation keys which help make the features of the SX1 even easier to navigate in the usual portrait mode or, if the application supports it, in landscape mode. Powerful as it is beautiful, the SX1 hosts the ultimate entertainment and business package. Features packed into a slender 99cm volume frame include: built-in video player, camcorder, music player and FM radio; rich unlimited gaming supported by Series 60 or Java (J2ME); full set of business applications directly comparable to a normal PDA, including local and wireless sync.

UK Availability: Now discontinued.

If you're looking to get hold of this handset, try the following:

• Try a search on Pricerunner or Kelkoo for current suppliers
• Take a look on eBay.co.uk or Amazon Marketplace
• Take a look at a newer handset - See other Series 60 handsets in the range

Discuss the SX1 in our Nokia Series 60 forum

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

Software for Symbian OS phones is normally supplied using a Symbian installation file (with a .sis extension). This is a single file that contains the components needed to get a piece of software installed and ready to run. A SIS file can be run on a Symbian phone (e.g. from the Inbox or via a file manager. It can also be run via the PC connectivity solution that was supplied on the CD with the handset. Assuming you have a SIS file on your PC/Mac (either downloaded from the Internet or on a CD), the ways to install a SIS file onto your handset are as follows:

• Beaming - Beam the file to your handset from your PC using Bluetooth or IR. If you don't currently have the ability to beam files to the handset via Bluetooth or infrared (either from another handheld device or from a PC), then you may wish to purchase an IRDA adapter for your PC (this means you'll be able to install software, backup and synchronise data between phone and PC) - See our Series 60 PC connectivity page for more.
• Install via PC - Assuming you've installed the PC connectivity suite that was supplied with your phone, look for the "Install software" option. You'll need to have the handset connected to the PC via serial, Bluetooth or infrared for this to work. - See our Series 60 PC connectivity page for more.
• By email - The alternative, is to email the file that you're trying to install, typically a SIS (Symbian installation file) to your own email account, and then use your phone to logon to your email (details) and download the SIS file as an attachment into your phone's Messaging Inbox.
• Via memory card - There is another alternative for users of phones that take memory cards by transferring the SIS file to the handset via the card slot and a PC MMC Memory card reader. Copy files onto an MMC from your PC, and then insert the MMC card into your handset. You'll need to have a file manager on your SX1 to access the file from the memory card (file managers are available from Handango).

The Siemens SX1 supports MMC cards for memory expansion. Here are a few online options:

• Amazon and Dabs.com stock a range of MMC cards - offering a wide range of sizes from different manufacturers
• Consider bidding for an MMC card at Ebay.co.uk - nab a bargain

For more details, see our Memory Card page

Hotmail and AOL use proprietary email systems, as opposed to the more common POP email systems - this makes it tricky to access mail on a Series 60 device. For email on the move, consider using a standard POP3 provider such as BT Yahoo (see setup details) that offers free email accounts that can be configured on a Series 60 phone.

If you really want to use Hotmail or AOL, see our Series 60 FAQ on this subject.

We accept no responsibility for use of these codes. They are undocumented, not supported by Siemens and should be used at your own risk.

The reset code for Series 60 phones is *#7370# (entered as you'd enter a phone number). All data will be lost if you use this feature.

We've also received the following procedure, via an anonymous email - we haven't tried this either: To format the SX1, turn off the phone, then press * and # button simultaneously. While holding the keys, press the On button key, then when the phone is on, release the On key while holding the * and # key you will have to wait till the format is finished.

Note that you shouldn't switch the phone off or remove the battery when performing of these operations, and it's advised that the handset has a reasonable amount of battery charge before performing a format/reset.

• Length: 5 digits
• Detail:Used to prevent unauthorised access to certain functions on the phone
• Set from: Tools > Settings > Security > Phone & SIM

• Length: 4 digits
• Detail: This is an optional 4 digit code to protect your SIM
• Set from: Tools > Settings > Security > Phone & SIM
• Lost? - If you keep trying, you'll eventually get locked out and need to contact your network operator for a PUK code (see below)

• Length: 8 digits
• Detail: You'll be asked for this 8 digit code if you've entered the wrong SIM code more than the allowed number of times. You'll need to contact your network operator to get this lock lifted. PUK code help.

• If your phone was fixed to work on a specific network (for example, Orange), this lock may prevent you from using another SIM in the handset. You may see "SIM card rejected" or "SIM card unaccepted". This lock can be lifted for you by contacting the network operator in question (there may be a fee for this).