13YYoouurr PPhhoonnee12YYoouurr PPhhoonneeNew message: Appears when a newmessage has been received.Text Input Mode: Indicates the currenttext input mode when entering text.For details on the text input modes, seepage 34.Battery strength: Shows the level ofyour battery power. The more bars yousee, the more power you have left.Vibrator on: Appears when a vibratemode is on. An incoming call will vibratethe phone rather than ring it.To activate or deactivate use of the service light, setthe SVC LED menu option (7.4.3); see page 104 forfurther details.BacklightThe display and keypad are illuminated by abacklight. When you press any key, the backlightilluminates. It turns off if no key is pressed within agiven period of time, depending on the Backlightoption set in the Display menu. The backlightremains on at all times when the phone is connectedto a Hands-Free Car Kit (optional).To specify the length of time for which the backlightis active, set the Backlight menu option (7.4.1) inDisplay; see page 103 for further details.Service lightThe service light is at the top right of the phone. Itflashes to indicate incoming call or message. Also,the service light flashes for a few seconds when youturn on the phone.Roaming: Appears when you are out ofyour home area and have registered witha different network (when travelling inother countries, for example).External LCDYour phone has an external display on the cover. Itindicates that you have an incoming call or amessage, and notifies you at the specified timewhen you have set an alarm.When you press and hold down the volume keys onthe left side of the phone with the phone closed, thebacklight of the external display illuminates.