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proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC or Industry Canada can require you to stop using
your telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you require assistance, contact
your local service facility. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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Contents
Contents
For your safety........................................................................................................................ 4
1. Phone at a glance ........................................................................................................... 9
2. Set up your device ....................................................................................................... 13
3. Text entry ....................................................................................................................... 18
11. Battery information .................................................................................................... 43
Care and maintenance 46
Additional safety information 47
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For your safety
For your safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal.
Read the complete user guide for further information.
SWITCH ON SAFELY
Do not switch the device on when wireless phone use is prohibited or
when it may cause interference or danger.
ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST
Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle
while driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road
safety.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could
affect performance.
SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS
Follow any restrictions. Switch the phone off near medical
equipment.
SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT
Follow any restrictions. Wireless devices can cause interference in
aircraft.
SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELING
Do not use the phone at a refueling point. Do not use near fuel or
chemicals.
SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING
Follow any restrictions. Do not use the phone where blasting is in
progress.
USE SENSIBLY
Use only in the normal position as explained in the product
documentation. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.
ENHANCEMENTS AND BATTERIES
Use only approved enhancements and batteries. Do not connect
incompatible products.
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For your safety
WATER-RESISTANCE
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
BACKUP COPIES
Remember to make backup copies or keep a written record of all
important information stored in your phone.
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES
When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
EMERGENCY CALLS
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Press the end key as
many times as needed to clear the display and return to the start
screen. Enter the emergency number, then press the call key. Give your
location. Do not end the call until given permission to do so.
■ About your device
The wireless device described in this guide is approved for use on the CDMA 800
network. Contact your service provider for more information about networks.
When using the features in this phone, obey all laws and respect privacy and
legitimate rights of others.
Warning: To use any features in this phone, other than the alarm clock,
the phone must be switched on. Do not switch the phone on when
wireless phone use may cause interference or danger.
■ Network services
To use the phone you must have service from a wireless service provider. Many of
the features in this device depend on features in the wireless network to
function. These network services may not be available on all networks or you may
have to make specific arrangements with your service provider before you can
utilize network services. Your service provider may need to give you additional
instructions for their use and explain what charges will apply. Some networks
may have limitations that affect how you can use network services. For instance,
some networks may not support all language-dependent characters and services.
See "Network feature settings," p. 34.
Your service provider may have requested that certain features be disabled or not
activated in your device. If so, they will not appear in your device menu. Your
device may also have been specially configured. This configuration may include
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For your safety
changes in menu names, menu order, and icons. Contact your service provider for
more information.
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Welcome
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Nokia 2255 mobile phone. Your phone
provides many functions that are practical for daily use, such as a hands-free
speakerphone, alarm clock, calculator, calendar, and more. To personalize your
device, you can set your favorite ring tones.
■ Register your device
Make sure to register your phone at www.warranty.nokiausa.com, or call
1-888-NOKIA-2U (1-888-665-4228) so that we can serve your needs better if
you need to call a customer center, or to have your phone repaired.
■ Get help
Find your device label
We recommend that you have the following information available before
contacting the Nokia Customer Care Center or the service provider. The
information is on the type label (1) on the back of the phone under the battery:
• Model number Nokia 2255
• Phone type and FCC ID
• International mobile equipment
identity (IMEI), or electronic
serial number (ESN)
Do not remove or deface the label.
Nokia support and contact information
Check www.nokiausa.com/support or your local Nokia Web site for the latest
version of this guide, additional information, downloads and services related to
your Nokia product.
If you have questions on the use of Nokia products and services, and want to
contact customer service, check the list of local Nokia Care contact centers at
www.nokia.com/customerservice.
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Welcome
For maintenance services, check your nearest Nokia Care services location at
www.nokia.com/repair.
Accessibility solutions
Nokia is committed to making mobile phones easy to use for all individuals,
including those with disabilities. For more information visit the Web site at
www.nokiaaccessibility.com.
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Phone at a glance
1.Phone at a glance
■ Open the fold
To use the phone, you must open the fold. Do not try to open the fold more than
the hinge allows.
To close the fold, push from the top part of the device, not from the hinge.
■ Phone keys, indicators, and connectors
• Earpiece and
loudspeaker (1)
• Display screen (2)
• Left selection key (3)
• Volume keys (4)
• Flashlight key (5)
• Call key (6)
• Keypad (7)
• Charger connector (8)—
under the rubber cover
• Headset connection (9)—
under the rubber cover
• 4-way scroll key (10)
• Right selection key (11)
• End and power key (12)
• Flashlight lens (13)
• Microphone (14)
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Phone at a glance
■ The start screen
The start screen is home base and indicates your phone is in the standby mode.
Signal strength (1)—A higher bar indicates a stronger network signal.
Menu (2)—Press the left selection key to view menus.
Battery level (3)—A higher bar indicates more power in the battery.
Right selection key (4)—Press to access menu shortcuts. See "My menu settings,"
p. 36.
■ Quick keys
In the standby mode, use the quick keys as follows:
• Scroll up to access the call register.
• Scroll down to access the contacts list.
• Scroll left to write a text message.
• Scroll right to access the month view. See "Calendar,"40.
• Press the call key to access a list of previously dialed numbers.
• Briefly press the end key to access a list of profiles. See "Profiles," p. 30.
■ Indicators and icons
Depending on your wireless service provider and the model number of your
device, some or all of the following indicators and icons may appear in the
standby mode.
You have new text messages. See "Text entry," p. 18.
You have new voice messages. See "Voice messages," p. 23.
Device keypad is locked. See "Lock the keypad (keyguard)," p. 17.
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Phone at a glance
Device is set to the silent profile. See "Profiles," p. 30.
Alarm clock is set to on. See "Alarm clock," p. 37.
Countdown timer is running. See "Countdown timer," p. 41.
Stopwatch timer is running in the background. See "Stopwatch," p. 41.
Integrated hands-free is active. See "Loudspeaker," p. 16.
Timed profile is selected. See "Profiles," p. 30.
or An enhancement is connected to the device.
See "Enhancements," p. 42.
Voice privacy encryption is active in the network.
or Location info sharing is set to emergency or on. See "Emergency
calls," p. 49.
You are in a digital network. See "Network services," p. 5.
You are in an analog network. See "Network services," p. 5.
You are in a 1XRTT network. See "Network services," p. 5.
You are roaming outside your home network.
■ Device menus
Device features are grouped according to function and are accessed through the
main menus. Each main menu contains submenus and lists from which you can
select or view items and customize device features. Use the scroll method to
access these menus and submenus.
Scroll method
1. Select Menu in the standby mode.
2. Scroll up or down to the menu you want, and select it.
3. If the menu contains submenus, scroll to the menu you want, and select it.
Press the end key to exit a main menu or submenu.
Shortcuts
The menus, submenus, and setting options are numbered. These numbers are
called shortcuts.
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Phone at a glance
In the standby mode, select Menu; then, within 3 seconds, press the numbered
keys associated with the menu function to view or activate it. Repeat for
submenus.
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Set up your device
2.Set up your device
■ The antenna
Your device has a fixed
antenna located towards the
top of the phone with the fold
closed. Hold the phone with
the antenna area pointed up
and over your shoulder.
As with any other radio
transmitting device, do not
touch the antenna
unnecessarily when the device
is switched on. Contact with
the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher
power level than otherwise needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area
when operating the phone optimizes the antenna performance and the battery
life.
■ UIM card slot
Your phone has a UIM (SIM) card slot built into the mechanics. However, the UIM
is not functional in this phone model. Avoid placing anything into the UIM card
slot.
■ Insert the battery
Note: Always switch off the power and disconnect the charger and any
other device before removing the cover. Avoid touching electronic
components while changing the cover. Always store and use the device
with the cover attached.
Always use original Nokia batteries. See Battery information, 43.
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Set up your device
Slide the back cover off to
remove it (1).
Insert the battery so that the
gold-colored connectors on the
battery align with the
connectors on the device (2).
Replace the back cover: align
the catches (3) together, and
slide the cover (4) forward.
Charge the battery
1. Plug the charger
transformer into a
standard ac outlet.
2. Open the rubber cover
located at the top of the
phone. Connect the
charger plug into the
connector in the device.
The battery indicator bar
starts scrolling. When the
battery is fully charged, the bar stops scrolling.
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Set up your device
3. Disconnect the charger from the device and the ac outlet.
■ Switch on or off
Warning: Do not switch the device on when wireless phone use is
prohibited, or when it may cause interference or danger.
The on-off function for this device is combined with the end key. To switch the
device on or off, press and hold the end key. When you switch off the device, the
profiles list is displayed before the device switches off.
When you switch the device on, it may request a lock code. Enter the code and
select OK. The preset lock code is 1234. For information about device codes, see
Security settings, 33.
■ Make a call
Use the keypad
• Open the device, and enter the phone number, including the area code.
To delete a character to the left of the cursor, select Clear.
• Press the call key. Press the volume keys to adjust the volume during the call.
• Press the end key, or close the fold to end the call or to cancel the call
attempt.
Use the contacts list
To enter a number into the contacts list, in the standby mode, select Menu >
Contacts, and enter the name and phone number. See Contact list options, 27.
In the standby mode, scroll down to find the name or number you want. Press the
call key to call the number.
Redialing a number
To redial one of the last 20 phone numbers that you have called, press the call
key, scroll to the desired name or number, and press the call key again.
1-touch dialing
1-touch dialing must be switched on before you can use it. To switch it on, select
Menu > Contacts > 1-touch dialing > On.
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Set up your device
You can set keys 2–9 as 1-touch dialing keys. After you assign a number to a key,
press and hold the key in standby mode to make a call, or press the number and
the call key.
Assign a number to a key
1. Select Menu > Contacts > 1-touch dialing > Edit.
2. Scroll to the desired key, and select Ass ign. If a phone number is already
assigned, select Options to view, change, or delete the assignment.
3. Select Assign to SMS for text messaging or Assig n to cal l for voice calls.
■ Answer calls
Answer a call
Open the fold and press the call key . If you do not press the call key, the call goes
to your voice mailbox. To reject a call without answering it, open the fold and
quickly close it, or press the end key.
Adjust the volume during a call
To increase or decrease the volume during a call, press the top or bottom of the
volume key. When adjusting the volume, a bar chart indicates the volume level.
Loudspeaker
Warning: Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is
in use because the volume may be extremely loud.
• To activate the loudspeaker during a call, select Loudspeaker and close the
fold.
• To deactivate the loudspeaker during a call, open the fold and select Handset.
The loudspeaker is deactivated when a call (or call attempt) ends or when certain
enhancements are connected.
Options during a call
Select Options during a call to access in-call functions. Many of these are
network services. Check with your wireless service provider for more information.
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