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Nokia 6185 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Keys (Power key) Press and hold to turn your phone on or off. Earpiece Press the scroll keys up or down during a call to adjust the lis- tening volume. (Scroll keys) Scroll through menus, sub- menus, and the phone book. Press and hold for continuous scrolling.

  • Page 3: Indicators And Icons

    Indicators and Icons You have an active call. The phone is waiting for you to enter numbers or text. You have turned off your phone’s keypad tones, warning tones, message alert tones, and set your ringing tone to Keyguard has been activated to help prevent any accidental keypresses.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Safety At A Glance ....1 2. Getting Connected ....3 Attaching your battery .
  • Page 5 Caller ID ........27 Calling card .
  • Page 6 Paging ........51 Phone book .
  • Page 7 10. Technical Data ..... . 91 11. Nokia 1-Year Limited Warranty ..92...

  • Page 8: Safety At A Glance

    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 86. Road Safety Comes First Don’t use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.

  • Page 9: Using This Guide

    Accessories and Batteries Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect incompatible products. 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 telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated.

  • Page 10: Getting Connected

    2. Getting Connected This section will help you understand the ins and outs of charging and using your battery. Attaching your battery Simply place the battery in the grooves on the back of your phone. Then slide the battery upward until it clicks.

  • Page 11: When Is A Good Time To Charge

    If your phone displays Not charging, charging is suspended. Check that the battery is connected only to an approved charging device. If the battery is very hot or cold, wait for a while; charging will automatically resume after the battery is restored to its normal operating temperature.

  • Page 12: Discharging Nimh Batteries

    Charging times depend on the type of battery and charger used. For approximate charging and operating times, see “Batteries” on page 81. Can you make calls while charging? Yes, you can. But your battery may not charge while a call is in progress (depending on which charger you are using).

  • Page 13: Important Battery Information

    Important Battery Information • The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery. •...

  • Page 14: Cool Features

    Cool Features Did you know that you can lock the keys on your phone to prevent accidental key presses and phone calls? that you can call someone with the touch of a single button? You can also stop your phone from ringing without even answering the call.

  • Page 15: Using Your Phone

    3. 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.

  • Page 16: Scrolling Through The Main Menu

    Scroll key Your phone has a scroll key located just below your display. It has two arrows on it that look like Press the scroll key up or down to navigate through your phone’s menus and submenus. You can also use it to scroll through names and numbers in your phone book.

  • Page 17: Menu And Submenu Numbering

    Menu and submenu numbering When you scroll to a menu or submenu, the menu number and/or submenu number appears on the display above the scroll bar. If you become familiar with these numbers, you can use them as shortcuts for accessing different menus.

  • Page 18: Summary Of Menu Items

    Summary of Menu Items 01 Messages 01 1 Text messages 01 1 1 Inbox 01 1 2 Saved 01 1 3 Erase all 01 2 Voice messages 01 2 1 Listen to voice messages 01 2 2 Voice mailbox number 01 3 Welcome note 2 Call log...
  • Page 19 Outdoor Pager (appears only after phone is connected to a car kit once) Headset 4 Settings Call settings 4 1 1 Emergency key 9 4 1 2 Automatic redial 4 1 3 Calling card Phone settings 4 2 1 Clock 4 2 2 Alarm clock 4 2 3...

  • Page 20: The Basics

    4. The Basics You have purchased a powerful phone, with lots of features. Read this section for some very basic information on how to use your phone. A more comprehensive description of your phone is covered in “Your Phone A to Z” starting on page 17. Switching the phone on and off Press and hold the phone on or off.

  • Page 21: Making A Call

    Checking signal strength When at the start screen ( call, the strength of the radio signal is indicated by the signal indicators on the left side of your phone’s display. These indicators will move up as the strength of the signal increases and down as it decreases.

  • Page 22: Answering A Call

    Answering a call Press any key except Note: If Keyguard is on (see next paragraph), only answers calls. Tip: You can stop your phone from ringing without answering the call. Press mute the ringing. You can still answer the call if Call or the name of the person who is calling is still flashing on your display.
  • Page 23 Answering a call with Keyguard active Only the key will answer the call. After you end the call, Keyguard automatically becomes active again. Some notes about Keyguard • Calls may be possible to the emergency number programmed into your phone (e.g. 911 or other official emergency num- ber).

  • Page 24: Your Phone A To Z

    5. Your Phone ABC/abc mode This allows you to enter upper and lower case alphanumeric characters into your phone. This is necessary for entering names and numbers into your phone book, as well as editing any existing alphanumeric characters. See “Entering text and numbers” on page 36 for more information. Access codes This is a security feature that allows you access to certain phone features.

  • Page 25: All Calls Timer

    Press OK Note: Step 4 appears only if you have selected am/pm format; see “Selecting time format” on page 31 for more information. Select either am or pm and press OK When the alarm goes off Press Stop to shut off the alarm. Snoozing Press Snooze The alarm will go off again in 10 minutes.

  • Page 26: Automatic Answer

    Automatic answer This is a setting found in your phone’s profile settings, under the Car and Headset profiles ( this feature is turned on, your phone answers incoming voice calls after one ring. Headset Note: until you have connected an approved handsfree car kit or a headset to your phone at least once.

  • Page 27: Calculator

    Calculator Your phone’s calculator adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides. Remember! Your phone must be switched on to use this feature. Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Using the calculator Press Menu 7 (Calculator) With the screen that contains a “0”, enter the first...

  • Page 28: Using The Calendar

    Using the calendar Press Menu 8 (Calendar) If you are not in a digital network, you will be prompted to set your phone’s time and date When your phone prompts you for the time with hh:mm, enter the time in hours and minutes (using two-digit fields), then press OK Time format (24-hour or am/pm) is set using the Clock.

  • Page 29: Call Forwarding

    Option 2: Make note With this option, you’ll need to choose Reminder, Call, Meeting, or Birthday. 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 text and numbers”...
  • Page 30 Note: Before you can activate this feature, you should first store the feature code given to you by your service provider. Otherwise, this feature may not appear in the menu or function properly. However, you can use the feature code manually, if you choose, by including the feature code in front of the phone number to which you wish to forward your calls (e.g.

  • Page 31: Call Log

    Call log This feature automatically keeps track of numbers you’ve dialed, numbers that have called you, and the amount of time you’ve spent on calls. Using call log Press Menu 2 (Call log) Pressý to reach one of the following options, then press Select or OK 2-1 Missed calls - 2-2 Received calls -...

  • Page 32: Call Settings

    Call settings This feature allows you to access and activate some of your phone’s features. Using call settings Press Menu 4-1 (Settings - Call settings) Pressý to reach one of the following options, then press Select 4-1-1 Emergency key 9 - 4-1-2 Automatic redial - 4-1-3 Calling card - Call timers...

  • Page 33: Call Waiting

    Call waiting If you have subscribed to call waiting, your phone will beep during a call to let you know you have an incoming call. Your phone may also display the incoming caller’s identification See “Call forwarding” on page 22 for details on caller ID. Answering an incoming call with call waiting Press Swapping between two calls...

  • Page 34: Caller Id

    Caller ID This is a network service that helps identify incoming calls. Contact your service provider for details. When Caller ID is active, caller’s phone number. The caller’s name may also display if their name and number has been stored in the phone book or if the wireless network supports it.
  • Page 35 Press Select to confirm your choice. If you use a calling card from: MCI, AT&T True Choice, Sprint Canada, AT&T Canada networkMCI, WorldPhone MCI GTE, PacBell, AT&T, Stentor *These calling cards are frequently used with these dialing sequences. However, they may vary and are subject to change at the phone company’s discretion.

  • Page 36: Clear Call Lists

    Press Enter security code at Security code:, press OK Your phone will display Card ready for use Making calling card calls Enter the phone number, including any prefix (such as 0 or 1) that your calling card may require when you make a calling card call.

  • Page 37: Clear Timers

    Clear timers This feature clears all call timers (except for the life timer) for the currently-selected NAM. See “Call timers” on page 25 for more details. Press Menu 2-5-4 (Call log - Call timers - Clear timers) Enter security code at Security code: and press OK Careful : Clearing call timers cannot be undone.

  • Page 38: Selecting Time Format

    Selecting time format If you choose am/pm format, you will notice a small indicator that appears to the right of the displayed time. If the indicator is at the top, it’s in am; if on the bottom, it’s in pm. Press Menu 4-2-1 (Settings - Phone settings - Clock) Press to Time format and press Select...

  • Page 39: Conference Call

    Conference call This feature allows you to add a third party to a call. Note: This feature may not be available in all wireless systems. See your service provider for details and availability. Making a conference call While in a call, enter the second phone number and press Note: You can also make a third party call using the in-call menu.

  • Page 40: Custom Tone

    Note: As with all call timers, the actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending upon items such as network features, rounding off for billing, and taxes. Custom Tone This feature allows you to assign special ringing tones to phone numbers already stored in your phone book.

  • Page 41: Data And Fax Calls

    Scroll to Default and press OK Customize profiles This feature allows you to customize individual profiles. See “Profiles” on page 55 for details. Data and fax calls Your phone can function as a fax/modem when connected to your PC or laptop computer via the optional data cable.

  • Page 42: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls If the phone is not on, switch it on Key in the emergency number for your present loca- tion (e.g. 911 or other official emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by location. Press IMPORTANT! This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks, as well as user-programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.

  • Page 43: Entering Text And Numbers

    Activating Emergency key 9 Press Menu 4-1-1 (Settings - Call settings - Emergency key 9), scroll to On to activate or Off to cancel, then press OK. 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.
  • Page 44 While you’re editing a name, the cursor to the left, and Clear to correct any mistakes. If you wish to enter an empty space between characters, press 0 for each space. abc mode (Changing letter case) Press the # key to switch between upper and lower case letters.

  • Page 45: Fax Calls

    Special Characters (for storing and calling numbers) The following special characters are helpful when you store numbers to your phone book ( press the following characters can be stored within the number sequence. (p) creates a pause when a number is dialed; the digits located to the right of the “p”...

  • Page 46: Games

    Games You have four exciting games to choose from in your phone. Press Menu 6 to choose one of the following games: REMEMBER! Your phone must be switched on to use this function. Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 47: Game Options

    To copy a figure from a previously accepted guess row, start scrolling with the 4 key, move the cursor to the desired figure in the normal way and accept the selection with the 5 key. Once you think you have the right combination, press the ó...

  • Page 48: Inbox

    Inbox When you receive a text message, it’s stored in the Inbox. Your phone will display Message received, along with the text message icon, and you will hear a tone ( the message alert tone; see page 45 read messages. Please see “Text messages and paging”...

  • Page 49: Keypad Tones

    Keypad tones This is one of the settings in your phone’s profiles ( ). It sets the volume of the tone you hear when you page 55 press your phone’s keys. Note that if you choose the Silent profile, keypad tones will be turned off.

  • Page 50: Last Number Redial

    Last number redial When you want to call your last dialed number, Press 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. See “abc mode (Changing letter case)”...

  • Page 51: Listen To Voice Messages

    to scroll through your choices and press OK If you select Automatic, your phone’s lights are turned off within fifteen seconds if no keys are pressed. If On 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.

  • Page 52: Memory Status

    Setting manual touch tones Press Menu 4-2-3-1 (Settings - Phone settings - Touch tones - Manual touch tones) and highlight one of the following options, then press OK. Continuous means the tone sounds for as long as you press and hold the key. Fixed sets the tone length to .1 second, regardless of how long you press the key.

  • Page 53: Microphone

    Also, see “Text messages and paging” on page 67. Press Menu 3 (Profiles) Your phone lists each profile. Use profile you want and press Options. Highlight Customize and press OK. Press light Message alert tone, then press Select. to scroll through your choices (your phone plays samples) and press OK.

  • Page 54: Nam Selection

    Checking the missed calls list anytime Press Menu 2-1 (Call log - Missed calls), then scroll through the list. When the Forward if not answered option in the Call Forwarding feature ( will not treat the forwarded calls as missed calls. Also, see “Call log”...

  • Page 55: Nam Update

    NAM update The Number Assignment Module (NAM) update feature may appear in your phone. It allows you to easily activate or reactivate your phone without having to go to your service provider. In some cases, when you try to connect to your service provider, the following message may appear on the display before the call is initiated.

  • Page 56: Network Services

    Storing feature codes Press Menu 4-4-4 (Settings - Network services - Network feature setting) At Feature code:, enter the feature code or deacti- vation code received from your dealer (e.g. 72, 720, etc.), press OK to the service that the code applies to and press Select to suboption, then Select (Repeat step as required, based on number of suboptions)
  • Page 57 Note: Keys 1 and 9 are used exclusively for dialing your voice mailbox (see page 73) and for attempting emergency calls (see page 88) to the emergency number programmed into your phone (e.g. 911 or other official emergency number). Press and hold either of these keys to initiate the appropriate call.

  • Page 58: Paging

    Scroll to Erase, press Select, then press OK at Erase? Paging You can receive pages with your phone. See “Text messages and paging” on page 67. Phone book You can store up to 200 numbers and associated names in your phone’s memory. These numbers are right at your fingertips for easy dialing.

  • Page 59: Storing A Name And Number

    Erase all lets you erase every name and number in your phone book. You can erase one name and number at a time by pressing Details, then Options when viewing a name already in the phone book. Own Number displays your own phone number. Storing a name and number Press Names Scroll to Add new and press...

  • Page 60: Recalling Numbers By Name

    Recalling numbers by name At the start screen, press Names (or just press Then press the number on the keypad with the corresponding first letter of the name you wish to call. Keep pressing to get to the next letter on that key. You can also recall numbers by name by pressing Names, then press Select at Search.

  • Page 61: Phone Settings

    either Names or Menu (Call not allowed will be displayed if you attempt to place a call while phone is locked). Once your lock code has been accepted, your phone will function normally. Activating and deactivating phone lock Press Menu 4-3-2-1 (Settings - Security settings - Access codes - Phone lock).

  • Page 62: Profiles

    Profiles You can adjust and customize your phone to whatever environment you find yourself in (e.g. shopping, a movie, etc.). Each profile uses its predefined settings to determine your phone’s ringing volume, ringing tone, message alert tone, keypad tones, warning tones, etc., for a number of different environments.

  • Page 63: Renaming Profiles

    Select activates the profile. Customize allows you to customize a profile by changing its settings. When you reach one of the following settings within a profile, press Select. Once you make your choice within that setting, press OK. • Ringing options •...

  • Page 64: Restore Factory Settings

    Also, see “Call log” on page 24 for details on other call lists. Received calls options See “Call log options” on page 24 Restore factory settings You can reset the settings of many of your phone’s features to factory defaults (as in a new phone). Restoring factory settings Press Menu 4-2-4 (Settings - Phone settings - Restore factory settings), enter security code and press OK.

  • Page 65: Adding Outgoing And Incoming Call Restrictions

    Edit allows you to edit an existing outgoing call restriction. Erase will erase any existing outgoing call restrictions. Note: When calls are restricted, calls may be possible to the emergency number programmed into your phone (e.g. 911 or other official emergency numbers). However, Emergency key 9 may not operate depending on the type of restriction you choose.
  • Page 66 Selecting call restrictions Press Menu 4-3-1 (Settings - Security settings - Restrict calls) Scroll to Restrict outgoing calls or Restrict incoming calls and press Select Enter the security code and press OK Scroll to Select and press OK Scroll to each restriction you wish to use and press Mark;...

  • Page 67: Ringing Options

    Scroll to Erase and press OK Scroll to the restriction you wish to erase, press OK Press OK again to erase restriction Note: The All calls option cannot be erased and therefore does not appear in the list of restrictions to be deleted. Ringing options This is one of the settings in your phone’s profiles ).

  • Page 68: Ringing Volume

    Your phone lists each profile. Use profile you want and press Options. Highlight Customize and press OK. Press Ringing tone, then press Select. Press to scroll through the options. After you hear the tone you wish to use, press OK. Ringing volume This feature, which is found within your phone’s profile settings, allows you to adjust your phone’s ringing...

  • Page 69: Security Settings

    Scroll to Options, then press Select Press Select at Scrolling view Press Name+number, or Name only, then press OK Security settings This menu includes the following security features: 4-3-1 Restrict calls - 4-3-2 Access codes - The Access codes submenu includes Phone lock ( Unlocked phone number ( ), and Change security code ( page 44...

  • Page 70: Send Own Caller Id With Next Call

    Enter new security code at Enter new security code:, press OK (must be five digits) Enter new security code again at Verify new security code:, press OK Phone will display Security code changed Note: If you have changed your security code and don’t remember the new code, contact your service provider.

  • Page 71: Settings

    Symantic ACT!) by using 3rd party software. Synchronization of contacts and phone numbers between your phone and PC will also require the optional DAU-9P serial cable. Check with your local Nokia dealer for the availability of these products. System Selection...

  • Page 72: Roaming

    primary or “home” system. How your phone will handle being out of your home area can significantly affect the types and amounts of additional charges you may incur. Service Types In each wireless service area there are usually two service providers, referred to as type A and type B.

  • Page 73: Custom Menu

    SemiAuto A means your phone will attempt calls to system A unless a home or preferred system is available. Note: This text may not appear in some systems. SemiAuto B means your phone will attempt calls to system B unless a home or preferred system is available. Note: This text may not appear in some systems.

  • Page 74: If You Have More Than One Phone Number

    roaming charges. Check with your service provider to maximize use of this feature. In non-preferred systems, normal roaming charges are determined by the host system. Your phone is designed to select a system most favorable to you concerning the cost of the call and reception quality.

  • Page 75: Reading Text Messages

    Also, the maximum length of a text message may depend on the network’s capabilities. See your service provider for additional text messaging information. When you receive a text message Text messages are shown in the order that they were received, in their order of priority. New emergency message indicates that the message or page received was sent by someone via the service provider.

  • Page 76: Erasing A Text Message

    Erasing a text message With the message on the display, press Options Scroll to Erase and press OK Press OK again at Erase message? Erasing all text messages Press Menu 01-1-5 (Messages - Text messages - Erase all) Scroll to the desired option: All messages will erase all messages that have been read from both the Inbox and Saved folder.

  • Page 77: Touch Tone Length

    Note: If more than one number is on the display, the numbers are displayed in a list. Simply select the phone number you want to call and press . If no numbers are found, your phone will display No number found. When your phone’s memory is full When you have an incoming text message and your phone’s memory is full, one or more messages, of lowest...

  • Page 78: Sending A Touch Tone String

    You can store a whole digit sequence in your phone book and send it as touch tones for frequently-used strings of numbers. Sending a touch tone string Make sure Menu 4-2-3-1 (Settings - Phone settings - Touch tones - Manual touch tones) is not set to Off. During a call, Press Options Scroll to Touch tones and press OK...

  • Page 79: Unlocked Phone Number

    First, you must store the touch tone string into a phone book location and then assign it a one-touch dialing location (see “One-touch dialing” on page 49). Enter the phone number you wish to link with the touch tone string. Press ó...

  • Page 80: Vibrating Alert

    At the start screen, press you can manually enter the phone number as it is stored and press Vibrating alert This is one of the settings in your phone’s profiles ( ). Your phone has an internal vibrating feature, so page 55 you can set your phone to vibrate when you receive a voice call.

  • Page 81: Setting Up Your Voice Mailbox

    Setting up your voice mailbox Before you can retrieve any voice messages, you need to store your voice mailbox number. Your service provider usually gives this number to you. When you’re ready to store your voice mailbox number, press Menu 01-2-2 (Messages - Voice messages - Voice mailbox number).

  • Page 82: Ringing Volume

    If an accessory like a headset or a car kit, or one with its own loudspeaker, is connected to your phone, the scroll keys will adjust the volume for that accessory. Note: Using the scroll keys to adjust earpiece volume functions only during phone calls.

  • Page 83: Welcome Note

    Welcome note You can program a welcome note into your phone to display a message when you first turn it on (e.g. hello, your name, a reminder, etc.). The maximum length is 36 characters. Press Menu 01-3 (Messages - Welcome note) Enter new message or edit an existing one Press Options to Save or Erase and press OK...

  • Page 84: Data And Fax Calls

    Your phone can function as a fax/modem when connected to your PC or laptop computer via the optional DLR-3 Data Cable (available through your local Nokia dealer). You must also have the appropriate fax or data software installed and configured to send and receive data or faxes through your phone.

  • Page 85: Configuring Your Data Or Fax Software

    Configuring your data or fax software Once properly connected and configured, your PC will recognize your phone as an external fax/modem. However, your fax or data software may already be configured to use the existing PCMCIA or internal modem. Before you can use your phone to send and receive data or faxes, you must reconfigure your fax or data software so that it uses your phone rather than your existing modem.

  • Page 86: Manual Selection Of Incoming Data/Fax Calls

    The appropriate data or fax software must be run- ning. Consider setting your data or fax software to automatically answer incoming calls so you can receive them while away from your PC. Your phone will display either Data call or Fax call, depending on the type of incoming call.
  • Page 87 When the software has sent the proper command to your phone, the phone will display Ready for data reception or Ready for fax reception momentarily, along with either a d or f status indicator at the start screen. Once your phone is preset for either data or fax reception, you cannot receive incoming voice calls.

  • Page 88: Accessories

    See page 6 for important battery usage information. For availability of approved accessories, please check with your authorized Nokia dealer. Batteries The following table shows battery options that are available for your phone, charging times with the Rapid Travel Charger (ACP-9U) and the Standard Travel Charger (ACP-7U), talk times, and standby times.

  • Page 89: Charging Times

    Charging Times Battery Option BLS-2 Extended Battery Li-Ion 900 mAh BMS-2S Extended Battery NiMH 900 mAh BLS-4 Ultra Extended Battery Li-Ion 1500 mAh Note: The times displayed above are approximate and will allow your battery to obtain approximately 80% of its capacity. At this time, the battery scroll bars on your phone’s display will stop scrolling.

  • Page 90: Chargers And Other Accessories

    The following chargers and other accessories are available for your phone; please see your dealer for details. Also, refer to the accessories brochure that was included in your sales package for the entire line of Nokia Original Accessories. Standard Travel Charger...
  • Page 91 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). Calls are possible during charging. A green light indicates the charger is ready for charging (when not charging) or finished charging (if it has been charging).

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting What if charging fails? If your phone displays Not charging, charging is suspended. Make sure the battery is connected to an approved charging device and that the battery is at room temperature. Extreme temperatures, hot or cold, can affect your battery’s performance and prevent charging.

  • Page 93: Reference Information

    9. 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.

  • Page 94: Hearing Aids

    • 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.
  • Page 95 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;...
  • Page 96 Making an Emergency Call 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on 2. Key in the emergency number for your present loca- tion (e.g. 911 or other official emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by location. 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.

  • Page 97: Care And Maintenance

    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: •...

  • Page 98: 10. Technical Data

    Tel: 1-888-NOKIA2U (1-888-665-4228) (from the USA only) TTY Users: 1-800-24NOKIA (1-800-246-6542) (from the USA only) Nokia, Connecting People, the model 6185 and the Original Accessories logos are trademarks of Nokia Corporation and/or its affiliates. The information contained in this phone was written for dual-mode CDMA and AMPS phones.

  • Page 99: Nokia 1-Year Limited Warranty

    3. Fuses are not covered by the warranty; 4. This warranty does not cover defects or damages caused by a product which is not approved by NOKIA to be connected to its wireless phone; 5. This warranty does not cover defects or damages caused by improper or defective function of the carrier system or by inadequate signal reception by the antenna;...
  • Page 100 8. Removal, alteration, or defacing of the Serial Number Plate, or the accessory Date Code Labels will void the warranty. In no event shall NOKIA be liable for incidental, special, or consequential damages, direct or indirect, loss of unanticipated benefits or profits, loss of use of its wireless telephone, resulting from the use of its wireless phone, or its accessories, or arising from any breach of this warranty.
  • Page 101 NOKIA PRODUCTS LIMITED 575 Westney Road South Ajax, Ontario L1S 4N7 For products being returned to NOKIA or its authorized service centres, the service provider/retailer/dealer shall prepay shipping charges, taxes, duties, insurance. NOKIA shall have no risk for loss or damage during this shipment.

  • Page 102: 12. Index

    12. Index Access codes 17 Lock code 44 Security code 62 Accessories 81 Batteries 81 Chargers 83 Alarm Clock Power off 18 Setting 17 Snooze 18 Alarm clock 17 All calls timer 18 Answering a call 15 Automatic answer 19 Automatic redial 19 Basics 13 Answering a call 15...
  • Page 103 Current call timer 32 Games 39 One-touch dialing 49 Profiles 55 Recalling numbers by name 53 Restrict calls 57 Text messages 67 Vibrating alert 73 Current call timer 32 Custom menu 66 Data and fax calls 34 Data calls 77 Configuring software 78 Getting started 77 Manual selection 79...
  • Page 104 Microphone 46 Muting and unmuting 46 Missed calls 46 NAM Selection 47 NAM update 48 Network feature setting 48 Network services Call Forwarding 22 Call Waiting 26 Caller ID 27 Conference calls 32 Text messages 67 Voice messages 73 One-touch dialing 49 Paging 67 Receiving a page 69 Phone book 51...
  • Page 105 Scrolling view 61 Security code 62 Changing your security code 62 Security settings 62 Send caller ID 63 Service Types 65 Setting time (manual) 30 Setting time (network) 31 Settings 64 Signal strength 13 Softkeys 8 Special characters (names) Special characters (numbers) Storing a calling card 27 Storing names and numbers Quick save 64...

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