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Keys Power key Press and hold to turn your phone on or off. Scroll keys Scroll through menus, sub- menus, and the phone book. Press and hold for continuous scrolling. ó Dials the number on the display. 0HQX 1DPHV Fixed antenna Do not attempt to...
Indicators and Icons You have an active call. The phone is waiting for you to enter a response. The current profile you have selected for your phone is 6LOHQW Keyguard has been activated to help prevent any accidental keypresses. You have one or more voice messages waiting. You have one or more unread text messages waiting.
1. Safety At A Glance Read these simple guidelines before using your phone. Failure to comply with these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, “Important Safety Information” on page 79. Road Safety Comes First Don’t use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
FCC/Industry Canada Notice Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (e.g. when using a telephone in close proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC/Industry Canada can require you to stop using your tele- phone if such interference can not be eliminated. If you require assistance, contact your local service facility.
2. Getting Connected You’ll need to charge your battery once your phone has been activated. This section will help familiarize you on how, and when, to charge your battery. Attaching your battery Simply place the battery in the grooves on the back of your phone.
Charging your new battery Your phone can be used with either a rechargeable Li-Ion or NiMH battery. Note that a new battery’s full performance is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. With your phone on or off, connect the charger to a standard 120V AC outlet.
When is charging complete? When the charge indicators stop scrolling, your phone is considered fully charged. However, a slight increase in charge may occur if your phone is left connected to the charger for a while. This is called “trickle charge.” Charging times depend on the type of battery and charger used.
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• (NiMH batteries only) For good operation times, discharge the battery from time to time by leaving your phone switched on until it turns itself off (or by using the battery discharge facility of any approved accessory available for your phone). Do not attempt to discharge the battery by any other means.
3. The Basics You have purchased a powerful phone, with lots of fea- tures. Read this section for some very basic information on how to use your phone. A more comprehensive description of your phone is covered in “Features A to Z” starting on page 21. Switching the phone on and off Press and hold the the phone on or off.
Checking signal strength When you are at the start screen (see page 17) or in a call, the signal strength is indicated by the indicators on the left side of your phone’s display. These indicators scroll as the strength of the signal increases and decreases. Increasing your phone’s signal may be easy.
Dialing stored phone numbers View stored names and numbers by pressing ó from the start screen (see page 17), then press See “Phone book” on page 51 for details on storing numbers. Calling card calls See “Calling card” on page 27. Emergency calls See “Emergency calls”...
Keyguard This feature helps to prevent accidental key presses (e.g. when phone is in your pocket, in your purse) your by locking your keypad. If any keys are pressed while Key- guard is activated, 3UHVV#8QORFN#DQG# WKHQ#- will display. Activating Keyguard There are three different ways to activate Keyguard.
4. Using Your Phone The first few days you have your phone, play with it to learn how the menu and submenu system works. The more you learn how to access these menus and submenus, the more fun you’ll have with your phone. This section describes the different methods of using your phone menus and submenus.
For example, press 0HQX once. The scroll bar appears with the first (top) tab displayed. A different tab appears each time you press the key to move up and down through the menu structure. The scroll bar works the same way with submenus. Menu &...
Using shortcuts This is a quick and easy way to access a menu without having to scroll through other menus. Press 0HQX, then menu number, then submenu number. Press the menu and submenu numbers within a couple of seconds of each other when using this method. For a summary of your phone’s menu structure, see “Summary of Menu Items”...
5. Features A to Z ABC mode This allows you to enter names into your phone book. See “Entering letters and numbers” on page 38 Access codes This is a security feature that allows you access to cer- tain phone features, such as the phone lock ( and unlocked phone number ( Also, see “Lock code”...
Snoozing Press 6QRR]H. The alarm will go off again in 10 minutes. If you let the phone alarm for 1 minute without pressing a key, it stops alarming for 10 minutes then starts again. Turning the alarm clock off Press 0HQX 4 2 2 (6HWWLQJV - 3KRQH#VHWWLQJV - $ODUP#FORFN), then scroll to 2II#and press 2..
to 2Q and press 2.. 4. Press Note: This feature will not function with data calls. Automatic redial Your phone will redial the number you’re trying to call up to 3 times after you hear a quick, busy signal. Press ô...
5. Press 2SWLRQV. With (TXDOV#highlighted/#press 2. Note: You can also choose from the list of options. Storing exchange rates 1. Press 0HQX 7, then press 2SWLRQV 2. Scroll to ([FKDQJH#UDWH#and press 2. 3. Press YLVLWHG#XQLW or +RZ#PDQ\#YLVLWHG#XQLWV#WR#D#KRPH#XQLW, depending on how you wish to convert the currency.
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Using the calendar 1. Press 0HQX 8 (&DOHQGDU) 2. If you haven’t set the time and date, your phone prompts you to set your phone’s clock When your phone prompts you for the time with KK=PP, enter the time in hours and minutes (using two-digit fields), then press 2.
Option 2: Make note With this option, you’ll need to choose 5HPLQGHU, &DOO, 0HHWLQJ, or %LUWKGD\. Your phone will prompt you for more information depending on which one you choose. You can also set an alarm for any calendar note. See “Entering letters and numbers”...
display if their name and number has been stored in the phone book (see “Phone book” on page 51) or if the wireless network supports it. &DOO or &DOO0FDOOHU#,'#XQDYDLODEOH will display when the wireless network doesn’t recognize the calling number. Also, &DOO0FDOOHU#,'#EORFNHG may display if the calling party has blocked caller ID.
8. Press card name using your phone’s keypad, press 2.. See “Entering letters and numbers” on page 38 if you need help on entering the card name For details about your phone’s security code, see “Security code” on page 61. Dialing Use for cards that Sequence...
make a calling card call. See your calling card for instructions. ó Press and hold displays &DUG#FDOO. Press 2. when you see :DLW#IRU#WRQH/#WKHQ#SUHVV#2.. When you see :DLW#IRU#WRQH/#SUHVV#2.#DJDLQ, press 2. again. Note: This procedure may not apply to all calling card options programmed into your phone.
Call forwarding options )RUZDUG#DOO#FDOOV forwards all incoming calls.# )RUZDUG#LI#EXV\ forwards calls only when you’re on the phone. )RUZDUG#LI#QRW#DQVZHUHG forwards calls if you don’t answer. )RUZDUG#LI#RXW#RI#UHDFK forwards calls if you are out of the serving wireless network. &DQFHO#DOO#FDOO#IRUZDUGLQJ cancels all call forwarding options you have active.
&DOO#WLPH shows the date and time when the call was first connected (if clock has been set) (GLW#QXPEHU allows you to edit the dialed number. 6DYH allows you to save the number into your phone book. (UDVH will erase the number from the call list. 9LHZ#QXPEHU will appear only if the number has been stored in the phone book and the name is displayed instead of the number.
/DVW#FDOO#displays call duration of last call. $OO#FDOOV#displays call duration of all calls made since timers have last been reset (see page 33 for details on how to clear call timers). /LIH#WLPHU shows duration of all calls; this can not be reset (see page 44). &OHDU#WLPHUV clears all call timers except the Life timer (see page 33).
the feature code has been stored. See “Network feature setting” on page 49 for more details. 1. Press 0HQX 4 4 3 (6HWWLQJV - 1HWZRUN#VHUYLFHV - &DOO# ZDLWLQJ) 2. Scroll to $FWLYDWH#(or select &DQFHO to cancel and press 2. 3. Your phone will attempt to call the network to con- firm the feature code you entered in Menu 4 4 5 (see “Network feature setting”...
2. Enter security code at 6HFXULW\#FRGH=#and press 2. Careful: Clearing call timers can not be undone. If you are using the call timers to log or track the amount of time you are using your phone, you may wish to record the call timers before you erase them.
Displaying or hiding the clock 1. Press 0HQX 4 2 1 (6HWWLQJV - 3KRQH#VHWWLQJV - &ORFN) 2. Scroll to either +LGH#FORFN or 'LVSOD\#FORFN (only one will display depending on the current setting) 3. Press 6HOHFW Conference call This feature allows you to add a third party to a call. You can use this feature with local and long distance calls.
Activating the current call timer Press 0HQX 2 5 (&DOO#ORJ - &DOO#WLPHUV) and press 'HWDLOV. With &XUUHQW#FDOO#WLPHU displayed, press 6HOHFW, scroll to 2Q, and press 2. Customize profiles This feature allows you to customize individual Profiles. See “Profiles” on page 55 for details. Dialed calls Your phone automatically stores the last 10 numbers you’ve dialed.
Emergency calls Before attempting any emergency calls, see “Emergency Calls” on page 81 for important safety information. 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on 2. Key in the emergency number for your present location (e.g. 911 or other official emergency number).
Activating Emergency key 9 Press 0HQX 4 1 1 (6HWWLQJV - &DOO#VHWWLQJV - (PHUJHQF\#NH\# <), scroll to 2Q to activate or 2II to cancel, then press 2.. IMPORTANT! Official emergency numbers vary by location (e.g. 911). Only one emergency number is programmed into your phone to be dialed automatically by Emergency key 9, which may not be the proper number in all circumstances.
If you wish to enter an empty space between charac- ters, press 0 for each space. Changing letter case Press the # key to switch between upper and lower case letters. The icon will switch to indicate you are using lower case. 123 mode When storing names to the phone book, you can enter a number within a name at any time.
Simply press the following characters can be stored within the number sequence. (S) creates a pause when a number is dialed; the digits located to the right of the “S” are automati- cally sent as touch tones after a 2.5 second pause (see page 67).
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Snake Feed the snake with as many goodies as possible and watch it grow. Use keys 2, 4, 6, and 8 to turn the snake toward food. The longer the snake’s tail grows, the higher the score. If the snake hits its own tail or the surrounding wall, the game is over.
/HYHO allows you to choose the level of difficulty. 1HZ#JDPH starts a new game. 7RS#VFRUH will display the top score ( does not appear in Logic ,QVWUXFWLRQV will describe how the game is played. /DVW#YLHZ &RQWLQXH Note: may appear in the options list if a game is interrupted, not finished, or if you have lost the game.
Keypad cover setting This feature activates the keypad cover if you wish to answer and end calls with the keypad cover. See “Using the keypad cover” on page 13 for details. Keypad tones This is one of the settings in your phone’s Profiles (see page 55).
Last call timer This feature displays the duration of your last call. See “Call timers” on page 31. Last number redial When you want to call your last dialed number, ó Press and wait 3 seconds Note: You must be at the start screen before you press Letter case You can change from upper to lower case when entering letters into your phone.
If you select $XWRPDWLF, your phone’s lights are turned off within fifteen seconds if no keys are pressed. If 2Q is selected, then the lights will remain on the entire time your phone is connected to the car kit. Listen to voice messages This feature allows you to access your voice messages.
Setting manual touch tones Press 0HQX 4 2 3 1 (6HWWLQJV - 3KRQH#VHWWLQJV - 7RXFK#WRQHV - 0DQXDO#WRXFK#WRQHV) and highlight one of the following options, then press 2.1 &RQWLQXRXV means the tone sounds for as long as you press and hold the key. )L[HG#sets the tone length to .1 second, regardless of how long you press the key.
Also, see “Text messages and pages” on page 64. 1. Press 0HQX 3 (3URILOHV) 2. Your phone lists each profile. Use one you want to set the message alert tone for and press 2SWLRQV. 3. Highlight &XVWRPL]H and press 2.. Press highlight 0HVVDJH#DOHUW#WRQH, then press 6HOHFW.
The ‘Options’ soft key See “The ‘Options’ soft key” on page 30. Checking the missed calls list anytime Press 0HQX 2 1 (&DOO#ORJ - 0LVVHG#FDOOV), then scroll through the list. This shows you the phone numbers of the 10 most recent calls you’ve not answered.
Network feature setting Call forwarding (page 29), Call waiting (page 32) and Send own number (page 62) are network services available through your service provider or dealer. When you subscribe to any of these services, your service provider or dealer gives you a separate feature code to activate each service.
4-4-1 9RLFH#SULYDF\ - See page 71. 4-4-2 &DOO#IRUZDUGLQJ#- - See page 29. 4-4-3 &DOO#ZDLWLQJ#- - See page 32. 4-4-4 6HQG#RZQ#QXPEHU#- - See page 62. 4-4-5 1HWZRUN#IHDWXUH#VHWWLQJ - See page 49. 4-4-6 1$0#VHOHFWLRQ - See page 48. These features will not appear in the menu unless they are ac- 1HWZRUN#IHDWXUH#VHWWLQJ tivated using setting”...
Note: If you press and hold 1, your phone calls your voice mail- box. If you press and hold 9, and Emergency key 9 (Menu 4 1) , your phone attempts a call to the emergency number programmed into your phone (e.g. 911 or other official emer- gency number).
You can not store identical names into your phone (i.e., John, John); make sure that like names are somewhat different in the phone book (i.e., John, Johnny). 5HSODFH" followed by the currently stored name displays when storing a name already in memory. Accessing the phone book Press 1DPHV, scroll to desired submenu and press 6HOHFW.
Changing a number stored with a name 1. Recall stored name, then press 'HWDLOV#to view number 2. Press 2SWLRQV, scroll to (GLW and press 6HOHFW 3. Press 2. while name is displayed, unless you wish to change it. If so, press and hold &OHDU, re-enter name and press 2.
2. Scroll to (UDVH#DOO#and press 6HOHFW 3. Press 2. at $UH#\RX#VXUH" 4. Enter security code at 6HFXULW\#FRGH=#and press 2. Warning: This feature will erase your entire phone book, which can not be undone! Phone lock When you turn this on, your phone will lock after you switch your phone off and back on.
Phone settings Phone settings allow you access to other phone features such as an alarm clock and your phone’s language. Using phone settings Press 0HQX 4 2 (6HWWLQJV - 3KRQH#VHWWLQJV), then scroll to one of the following options, then press 6HOHFW: 4-2-1 &ORFN - See page 34.
You can also scroll through the list of Profiles with a ð quick press of the key. Then press to choose another Profile and press 2.. Either way, this only allows you to select other Profiles; you can not customize them here. Keep reading to learn how to customize a Profile.
Received calls This shows you the phone numbers of the 10 most recent calls you’ve answered. Press 0HQX#2 3 (&DOO#ORJ - 5HFHLYHG#FDOOV), then scroll through the numbers. Also, see “Call log” on page 30 for details on other call lists. The ‘Options’...
If you have already marked a selection, then highlight the marked selection and press 8QPDUN if you wish to remove the restriction. Restrict outgoing calls /RFDO#FDOOV#restricts all outgoing local calls. /RQJ#GLVWDQFH#restricts all outgoing long distance calls and chargeable service numbers. ,QWHUQDWLRQDO#restricts all outgoing international calls.
Ringing tones This is one of the settings in your phone’s Profiles (see page 55). It sets the ringing tone for incoming voice calls. If you set 5LQJLQJ#2SWLRQV (see page 58) to 6LOHQW or %HHS# RQFH, ringing tones are automatically off. Selecting ringing tones 1.
Roaming This is a term used to indicate that your phone is not in its home area. Calls made or received while roaming are usually more expensive than calls made in your home area. When roaming in some systems outside your home area, your phone may not be recognized by the host system (the one you’re travelling in) and you may not be able to place a call.
1DPH#RQO\ shows individual names only. To view other names, use phone number by pressing 'HWDLOV, then Selecting your scrolling view 1. Press 1DPHV 2. Scroll to 2SWLRQV,#then press 6HOHFW 3. Press 6HOHFW at 6FUROOLQJ#YLHZ 4. Press EHU, or 1DPH#RQO\, then press 2. Security settings This menu includes the following security features: 4-3-1 5HVWULFW#FDOOV - See page 57.
Changing your security code 1. Press 0HQX 4 3 2 4 (6HWWLQJV - 6HFXULW\#VHWWLQJV - $FFHVV#FRGHV - &KDQJH#VHFXULW\#FRGH) 2. Enter security code and press 2. 3. Enter new security code at (QWHU#QHZ#VHFXULW\#FRGH=, press 2. 4. Enter new security code again at 9HULI\#QHZ#VHFXULW\# FRGH=, press 2.
Settings This main menu allows you access to other features. See these individual entries for more information. 4-1 &DOO#VHWWLQJV - See page 31. 4-2 3KRQH#VHWWLQJV - See page 55. 4-3 6HFXULW\#VHWWLQJV - See page 61. 4-4 1HWZRUN#VHUYLFHV - See page 49. Storing a name &...
If you choose 1HZ#6HDUFK, your phone begins a new search for new Private and Residential systems. When it finds the best new system, it displays it. You can then 6HOHFW it, or start another search by pressing 1H[W. 0DQXDO Note: If you have two phone numbers (two NAMs), the 1HZ#VHDUFK features are only used with your primary phone number (NAM 1).
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6DYHG allows you to save your incoming messages. All saved, read messages are kept here. When you receive a text message Text messages are shown in the order that they were received, in their order of priority. 0HVVDJH#UHFHLYHG indicates an unread message or page. If more than one message exists, the number of re- ceived messages will be listed first.
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&DOO#EDFN will automatically call whoever sent the message if any phone numbers are included in the message. 6DYH will save the message to 6DYHG. If someone has paged you Your phone will display#0HVVDJH#UHFHLYHG. The message will display &DOO=, followed by the name or number of the person who paged you.
Touch tones Your phone can generate various sounds, called touch tones, when the keys are pressed. These are also known as DTMF tones. Touch tones can be used for many automated, over- the-phone services such as checking bank balances, airline arrival and departure times, and using voice mailbox options.
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3. Enter the touch tone string (e.g. voice mailbox password) 4. Store the number as you normally would Note: See “Special Characters (for storing numbers)” on page 39 for details on “p” and “w” characters. When you dial this number, your phone first dials the phone number, then waits (because of the “w”...
Touch tone length This feature determines the length of each touch tone when they are sent automatically. 6KRUW sets the tone length to .1 second. /RQJ sets the tone length to .5 second. You can set the touch tone length by pressing 0HQX 4 2 3 2 (6HWWLQJV - 3KRQH#VHWWLQJV - 7RXFK#WRQHV - 7RXFK#WRQH# OHQJWK).
Activating vibrating alert 1. Press 0HQX 3 (3URILOHV) 2. Your phone lists each Profile. Use one you want to set the vibrating alert for and press 2SWLRQV. 3. Highlight &XVWRPL]H and press 2.. Press 9LEUDWLQJ#DOHUW, then press 6HOHFW again. to highlight 2Q or 2II and press 2.. If you 4.
Greetings, passwords, and prompts These may vary in different wireless systems. So if you need information about how to record your greeting or how to store your password, contact your service provider. You’ll also need to contact them on how to listen to voice messages once you’re connected to your voice mailbox.
Warning tones This is one of the settings in your phone’s Profiles (see page 55). Warning tones include tones your phone makes for conditions such as errors, confirmations, power on, battery low, and recharge battery. You can set warning tones on or off. Turning warning tones on and off 1.
6. Accessories If you want to enhance your phone’s functionality, an extensive range of accessories is available for you. You can select any of these items to help accommodate your specific communication needs. For availability of these and other accessories, contact your service provider.
CONTAINS: Nickel metal hydride or lithium ion battery. Must be recycled or disposed of properly. Must not be disposed of in municipal waste. Li-Ion NiMH Charging Times Battery Option BLS-2 Extended Li-Ion Battery 900 mAh BMS-2/BMS-2S Extended NiMH Battery 900 mAh BMS-2V Vibrating NiMH Battery 900 mAh BLS-4 Extended Li-Ion Battery 1500 mAh Note: The times displayed above will allow your battery to ob-...
Also, refer to the accessories brochure that was included in your sales package for the entire line of Nokia Original Accessories. Note: When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
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The charger can also be used together with the optional Compact Desktop Charging Stand (DCH-9). Approximate charging times for discharged batteries are shown at the beginning of this section. Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-9) You can charge your phone’s battery from your vehicle battery by using the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-9).
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When charging both batteries simultaneously, charging will begin in the front charging slot and then move to the rear slot once the front battery is 100% charged. Please refer to the chart below for charging times in the rear charging slot. DCH-9 Rear Slot Charging Times Battery Option...
7. Troubleshooting What if charging fails? If 1RW#FKDUJLQJ is displayed, charging is suspended. Make sure the battery is connected to an approved charging device and that the battery is at room temper- ature. Extreme temperatures, hot or cold, can affect your battery’s performance and prevent charging.
8. Reference Information Important Safety Information Traffic Safety Do not use a hand-held telephone while driving a vehicle. If using a hand-held phone park the vehicle before conversing. Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the phone on the passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop.
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids.
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Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include below deck on boats; chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders;...
Making an Emergency Call 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on 2. Key in the emergency number for your present location (e.g. 911 or other official emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by location. ó 3. Press If certain features are in use (keyguard, restrict calls, etc.), you may first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergency call.
Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. When using your phone, battery, charger, OR any accessory: •...
4. This warranty does not cover defects or damages caused by a product which is not approved by NOKIA to be connected to the PCS/cellular phone. NOKIA will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages...
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8. Removal of Date Code Labels from the accessories will void the warranty. Aside from the obligation stated in the foregoing warranty, NOKIA will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages, direct or indirect, loss of unanticipated benefits or profits, loss of use of the PCS/...
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NOKIA PRODUCTS LIMITED 575 Westney Road South Ajax, Ontario L1S 4N7 For products being returned to NOKIA or its authorized service centres, the retail dealer shall prepay shipping charges, taxes, duties, insurance. NOKIA assumes no risk for damage in shipping.
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