Note: Your phone supports many advanced features such as Multimedia
Messaging (Picture & Video Messaging), Wireless Web, Downloading of games,
applications, ringtones, etc. The phone MUST utilize your network provider's
"1X" network. This can easily be identified by a "1X" icon in the top left corner of
the display. If this icon is not present you must wait until you enter a "1X" service
area to utilize these features.
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The information contained in this user guide was written for the Nokia 3205i product. Nokia
operates a policy of ongoing development. Nokia reserves the right to make changes to any of
the products described in this document without prior notice.
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This device may contain commodities, technology or software subject to export laws and
regulations from the US and other countries. Diversion contrary to law is prohibited.
FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using a telephone in close
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.
Remember to make back-up 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 device is switched on and in service. Press the End key as
many times as needed to clear the display and return to the main screen.
Enter the emergency number, then press the Call key. Give your location.
Do not end the call until given permission to do so.
■ Network Services
To use the device 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.
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. Contact
your service provider for more information.
■ Shared memory
The following features in this device may share memory: contacts, text and
multimedia messages, images, graphics, tones, video, and recordings in gallery,
calendar and to-do notes, games, and applications. Use of one or more of these
features may reduce the memory available for the remaining features sharing
memory. Your phone may display a message that the memory is full when you try to
use a shared memory feature. In this case, delete some of the information or entries
stored in the shared memory features before continuing. Some of the features, such
as text and multimedia messages, images, graphics, tones, video, and recordings in
gallery, and applications may have a certain memory specially allotted to them in
addition to the memory shared with other features.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Nokia 3205i mobile phone. Your phone
provides many functions which are practical for daily use, such as an integrated
handsfree speaker, voice recorder, video record and playback, text and multimedia
messaging, an alarm clock, calculator, calendar, and more. Your phone can also
connect to a PC, laptop, or other device using a data cable. To personalize your
phone, you can set your favorite ring tones, wallpapers, and animated screen savers,
create a personalized go-to menu, and attach Xpress-on
■ About your device
The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use in CDMA 800 and
1900 MHz and AMPS networks. Contact your service provider for more information
about networks.
When using the features in this device, obey all laws and respect privacy and
legitimate rights of others.
Warning: To use any features in this device, other than the alarm clock, the
device must be switched on. Do not switch the device on when wireless
phone use may cause interference or danger.
■ Get help
Find your phone label
If you need help, Nokia Customer Care is
available for assistance. Before calling,
we recommend that you write down the
following information and have it
available:
• Electronic serial number (ESN)
• Your postal code
The ESN is found on the type label, which is located beneath the battery on the
back of the device. See "Remove the back cover", page 15 and "Remove the battery",
page 15 for more information.
Please have your product with you when contacting either of the numbers below:
Nokia Customer Care Center, USACustomer Care, Canada
Nokia Mobile Phones
7725 Woodland Center Boulevard,
Suite #150
Tampa, Florida 33614
Tel: 1-888-NOKIA-2U
(1-888-665-4228)
Fax: 1-813-249-9619
For TTY users: 1-800-24-NOKIA
(1-800-246-6542)
Nokia Products Ltd.
601 Westney Rd. South
Ajax, Ontario L1S 4N7
Tel: 1-905-427-1373
1-888-22-NOKIA
(1-888-226-6542)
Fax: 1-905-619-4360
Web site:www.nokia.ca
Updates
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Accessibility solutions
Nokia is committed to making mobile phones easy to use for all individuals,
including those with disabilities. Contact Nokia Customer Care at 1-905-427-1373
or 1-888-226-6542.
Depending on your wireless service provider, your phone may display some of the
following indicators and icons:
You have new text. See "Read and reply", page 27.
You have new multimedia messages. See "Multimedia
messages", page 31.
and
alternate
, or An enhancement is connected to the device. See "Enhancement
or Voice privacy encryption is active (or is not active) in the
You are sending a multimedia message.
You have attached a picture to a text or multimedia message.
See "Write and send", page 25, and "Read and reply", page 27.
You have new voice messages. See "Voice messages", page 36.
Your phone keypad is locked. See "Keyguard", page 20.
Your phone is set to the Silent profile. See "Profiles", page 54.
The alarm clock is on. See "Alarm clock", page 70.
The countdown timer is running. See "Countdown timer", page
76.
The stopwatch timer is running in the background. See
"Stopwatch", page 76.
Integrated hands free speaker is active. See "Using the
loudspeaker", page 20.
When shown continuously, the IR connection is activate and
your phone is ready to send or receive data using its IR port;
when blinking, your phone is trying to connect to the other
device or a connection has been lost.
The timed profile is selected. See "Profiles", page 54.
settings", page 64.
network. See "Voice privacy", page 68.
You are roaming. See "Network Services", page 8.
You are in a digital network. See "Network Services", page 8.
You are in an analog network. See "Network Services", page 8.
You are in a 1XRTT network. See "Network Services", page 8.
The following sections illustrate the various components of your phone. Familiarize
yourself with these sections to help you understand the instructions that follow.
This guide uses certain terms for the steps that you are asked to perform.
• Press means to press and release a key quickly. For example, press 7 means press
the key on the keypad that is labeled with the number 7 and letters "pqrs."
• Press and hold means to press and hold a key for 2–3 seconds; then release the key.
• Selection keys are used to select a menu option. To select an option, press the
selection key below the menu item on the device screen.
• Scroll keys are used to move up, down, left, or right in the menus.
• Call and End keys: Press the Call key to place a call or to answer an incoming call.
Press the End key to end a call or press and hold to return to the start screen.
■ Phone menus
Phone 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 your phone features. You can access these
menus and submenus by using the scroll method or by using a shortcut.
Note: Some features may not be available, depending on your network.
For more information, contact your wireless provider.
User interface features
You can choose from two types of menu interface: List and Grid. See "Choose a
menu view", page 63 for more information.
In the List interface, full-color, images introduce the menu. Use the Scroll up and
Scroll down key to navigate through the menus. The menu icons shown in this user
guide represent the Grid interface icons.
In the Grid interface, multiple menu icons appear on a
display. Use the Four-way scroll key to navigate through
the icons.
1. At the start screen, select Menu, and scroll through the main menus using the up
and down Four-way scroll key.
As you scroll through the menus, the menu number appears in the
upper right corner of the display. Below the number is a scroll bar
with a tab that moves up or down on the right side of the display
screen as you scroll through the menus, providing a visual
representation of your current position in the menu structure.
2. When you arrive at a menu, press Select (the Left selection key) to enter
submenus.
• Press Back (the Right selection key) to return to the previous menu.
• Press the End key to return to the start screen from any menu or submenu.
Shortcuts
You can go directly to almost any menu or submenu, as well as activate most
features, by using a shortcut.
At the start screen, select Menu; then within 3 seconds, press the key or keys
associated with the menu function you would like to view or activate.
For example, to go directly to the calculator, select Menu 8-4 from the start screen
(Menu > 8 Organizer > 4 Calculator). After a brief pause, the calculator opens.
In-phone help
Many features have brief descriptions (help text) that can be viewed on the display.
To view these descriptions, scroll to a feature and wait for about 10 seconds. Press
More, when available, to view all of the description or Back to exit.
In order to view the descriptions, you must first activate help text.
At the start screen, select Menu > Settings > Phone settings > Help text activation > On or Off.
Your device has an internal antenna located towards the
top of the device. Hold the device as you would any other
telephone with the antenna area pointed up and over
your shoulder.
■ Battery
Always switch the device off, and disconnect the charger
before removing the battery.
Note: Before removing the cover, always switch off the power and
disconnect the charger and any other device. Avoid touching electronic
components while changing the covers. Always store and use the device
with the covers attached.
Remove the back cover
1. With the back of the device facing you, push
down on the back cover release button.
2. Pull out the bottom of the back cover
to remove.
Set up your phone
Remove the battery
After you have removed the back cover, insert
your finger into the finger grip, and lift the
battery from its compartment.
1. Position the battery so the gold-coloured
contacts match up with those on the device.
The battery label must face away from
the device.
2. Insert the battery, gold-colored contact end
first, into the battery slot.
3. Push down on the other end of the battery
to snap the battery into place.
Replace the back cover
1. Place the back cover just below its locked
position on the back of the device.
2. Slide the back cover toward the top of the
device to lock the cover into place.
Charge the battery
1. Plug the charger transformer into a
standard ac outlet.
2. Insert the charger output plug into
the round jack at the bottom end of
the device.
After a few seconds, the battery
indicator in the display starts to scroll from bottom to top. If the battery is
completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the charging indicator
appears on the display or before any calls can be made.
To turn your phone on or off, press and hold the Power key
on top of the device for at least 3 seconds.
■ Connect the headset
A compatible headset may be purchased with your phone or
separately as an enhancement. (See "Enhancements", page
88 for information.)
1. Plug the headset connector into the Pop-Port™
connector at the bottom end of your phone.
2. Position the headset on your ear. The icon appears on
the start screen.
With the headset connected, you can make, answer, and
end calls as usual.
• Use the keypad to enter numbers.
•Press the Call key to place a call.
•Press the End key to end a call.
■ Change the Cut-Out™ covers
Note: Before removing the cover, always switch off the power, and
disconnect the charger and any other device. Avoid touching electronic
components while changing the covers. Always store and use the device
with the covers attached.
Set up your phone
Remove the back cover
See "Remove the back cover", page 15 and "Remove the battery", page 15 for
instructions on removing the back cover and battery.
Remove the front cover
Gently pull the bottom of the front cover away
from the rest of the device, and remove the
front cover.
1. At the start screen, enter the phone number (including the area code), and press
the Call key. (To delete a character to the left of the cursor, press Clear.)
2. Press the End key to end the call, or select End call to cancel the call attempt.
Use the contacts list
1. At the start screen, use the Scroll down key to access the Contacts list.
2. In the Contacts list, use the Scroll up or Scroll down keys to scroll to the entry
you wish to view.
3. Press the Call key to make the call, or select Details to view details of the entry.
See "Contacts (Menu 3)", page 44 for more information on using the contacts list.
Note: The use of a plus sign (+) preceding a phone number is not supported
by this device.
Use the last dialed number
1. At the start screen, press the Call key to display the last 20 numbers dialed.
2. Scroll to the number (or name) you wish to redial, and press the Call key.
■ Answer calls
Answer or silence an incoming call
1. Select Answer or the Call key to answer the call.
2. Select Silence to mute the ringing tone, or do nothing. The call is eventually
diverted to voicemail.
3. Press Silence and then Dismiss or press the End key to reject the call.
Answer a call with locked keypad
To answer a call with the keypad locked, press the Call key. During the call, all
features function as normal. When you end the call or do not answer it, the keypad
automatically relocks. See "Keyguard", page 20 for more details.
When the device is locked, calls still may be possible to the official emergency
number programmed into your phone.
Adjust the earpiece volume
While in a call, press the Scroll right or Scroll left keys to adjust the volume of
the earpiece.
When adjusting the volume, a bar chart appears in the display indicating the
volume level.
Note: The earpiece volume cannot be adjusted when accepting a call during
a Minibrowser session.
Using the loudspeaker
You can use the loudspeaker on your device during a call. Do not hold the device to
your ear when the loudspeaker is active.
• To activate the loudspeaker, select Loudsp.
• To deactivate the loudspeaker during a call, select Handset.
The loudspeaker is deactivated automatically when a call (or a call attempt) ends or
when certain enhancements are connected.
Options during a call
Many of the options that you can use during a call are network services. Check with
your wireless service provider for more information.
1. Select Options during a call to display a list of options available during a call.
2. Select an option to activate the option or enter its submenu.
■ Keyguard
With keyguard, you can lock the keypad to prevent
keys from being pressed accidentally and to prevent
accidental calls. If the keypad is locked, it unlocks
when you receive a call. After the call, the lock
automatically reactivates.
When the keypad is locked, calls still may be possible to the official emergency
number programmed into your phone. Key in the emergency number, and press
the Call key.
To lock the keypad, select Menu with the Left selection key; then press the * key
within 2 seconds.
To unlock the keypad, select Unlock with the Left selection key; then press the * key
within 2 seconds.
■ Flashlight
Your phone has a built-in flashlight that you can
activate when the phone is in the standby mode.
To activate the flashlight:
Press and hold * key to turn flashlight on. Press
and hold * key again to turn flashlight off.
You can also use the flashlight to alert you to an
incoming call. See "Customize a profile", page 54.
You can use two methods for entering text and numbers:
• Standard mode is the only way to enter text into the contacts list or rename
caller groups.
• Dictionary mode is a quick and easy method for writing messages, creating a
calendar note, or making a to-do list.
■ Standard mode
Text (Abc)
• Press a key once to insert the first letter on the key, twice for the second letter,
etc. If you pause briefly, the last letter in the display is accepted and your phone
awaits the next entry.
•Press the 0 key to enter a space, thereby accepting a completed word.
•Press the 1 key to enter a period (.).
•Press the * key to display special characters. You can navigate through the list of
special characters by using the Four-way scroll key. Once a character is
highlighted, press Insert to insert the character into your message.
•Press the * key twice to display smiley face characters.
•Press and hold the # key to bring up the Editor settings (Number mode,
Dictionary on/Dictionary off, Writing language).
• Select Clear to backspace the cursor and delete a character.
• Select and hold Clear to backspace continuously and delete characters.
Numbers (123)
To switch to 123 mode from text mode either:
•Press and hold the # key at any message entry screen to bring up the Editor settings
menu list of Number mode, Dictionary on, and Writing language. Select Number mode, and the device will return to the message entry screen and switch the text
mode icon in the upper left corner of the display to the 123 icon.
OR
• Press and hold number key from any text mode to enter the number.
While at any text entry screen, press * key to display special characters (press and
hold the * key if the dictionary is on). To navigate through the list of special characters,
use the Four-way scroll key. Once a character is highlighted, press Insert to insert
the character into your message.
■ Dictionary mode
Dictionary input allows you to write messages quickly using your keypad and the
built-in dictionary. It is much faster than the standard mode method, because for
each letter, you only press the corresponding key on your keypad once.
Activate or deactivate
At any text entry screen, select Options > Dictionary on/Dictionary off.
OR
Press and hold # key to bring up the editor settings menu and select Dictionary on/
Dictionary off.
Text entry
The following illustration simulates your display each time a key is pressed. For
example, to write Nokia with the dictionary on and with the English dictionary
selected, press each of the following keys once:
the 6 key the 6 key the 5 key the 4 key the 2 key
•Press the 0 key to enter a space, and begin writing the next word.
• If a displayed word is not correct, press * to see other matches. To return to the
previous word in the list of matches, select Previous.
•If ? appears after a word, select Spell to add the word to the dictionary.
•Press 1 to insert a period into your message.
• Press and hold * to display special characters; then press * again to cycle through
all available characters, including smiley face characters.
Note: You can navigate through the list of special characters by using
the Four-way scroll key. Once a character is highlighted, press Insert to
insert the character into your message.
•Press # to switch the dictionary on or off and to use the dictionary in various
modes. As you press #, the following icons (not the descriptions) appear in the
upper left of the display screen:
If you have subscribed to a messaging service through your
wireless provider, you can send and receive messages (see remaining number of
characters on the upper right corner of message entry screen) to compatible phones
that also subscribe to a compatible message service. You may also be able to send
and receive multimedia messages that contain sounds or video clips.
Note: When sending messages, your device may display Message sent. This is
an indication that the message has been sent by your device to the message
center number programmed into your device. This is not an indication that
the message has been received at the intended destination. For more details
about messaging services, check with your service provider.
Important: Multimedia message objects may contain viruses or otherwise
be harmful to your device or PC. Do not open any attachment if you are not
sure of the trustworthiness of the sender.
■ Text messages
Write and send
1. At the start screen, select Menu > Messages > Text messages > Create message.
To go quickly to the Messages menu, select the Scroll left key from the start screen.
The message entry screen appears in the display.
2. Compose a message using the keypad, and select Options.
3. Select Send to > Send to number, Send to many or Send to distrib. list.Send to distrib. list option appears only if a distribution list has been created.
See "Distribution lists", page 27.
4. Enter the recipient’s phone number or e-mail address (carrier dependent), or
select Search to retrieve a number from your contacts list, and select Send; or,
select distribution list and select OK to send.
Templates
Templates are short, prewritten messages that can be recalled and inserted into new
text messages when you are short on time.
1. At the start screen, select Menu > Messages > Text messages > Create message.
To go quickly to the Messages menu display, select the Scroll left key from the
start screen.
2. Select Options > Use template and scroll to one of the available templates.
3. Enter the recipient’s phone number or e-mail address (carrier dependent), or
select Search to retrieve a number from your contacts list, and select Send; or,
select distribution list and select OK to send.
4. Enter the recipient’s phone number or e-mail address (carrier dependent), or
select Search to retrieve an entry from your contacts list, then Send.
Options
When you create a text message, depending on the mode of text input you are using
and the features supported by your wireless service provider, some of the following
options are available:
Send to—Select Send to number, Send to many or Send to distrib. list to send the
message to one or more recipients. (Send to distrib. list option appears only if a
distribution list has been created. See "Distribution lists", page 27.)
Sending options—Set the priority of the message, choose to receive a delivery note
when a message is sent, or to send a callback number.
Clear text—Erase the text from the message editor.
Insert contact—Insert a name from your contacts list into your message.
Insert number—Insert a phone number or find a phone number in the contacts list.
Save message—Select Drafts to save the message in your Drafts folder; select
Template to save the message as one of your predefined templates.
Exit editor—Automatically saves the message to the Drafts folder and exits the
message editor.
Use template—Insert a predefined template into your message.
Insert smiley—Insert the smiley face of your choice into your message.
Insert symbol—Insert a special character into your message when in dictionary mode.
Insert word/Edit word—Enter or edit the text of a new word that might not appear
in the dictionary.
Matches—View matches found in the dictionary for the word you want to use.
Dictionary on/Dictionary off—Turn the dictionary on or off. When Dictionary is on,
select either of the following:
Writing language—Choose the language of the text editor.
1. At the start screen, select Menu > Messages > Text messages > Message settings >
Other settings.
2. Select the setting you wish to change:
Message font size—Select Small font or Large font.
Message overwriting—Select Sent items only, Inbox only, S. items & Inbox, or Off.
Note: When the message memory is full, your phone cannot send or
receive any new messages. However, you can set your phone to
automatically replace old messages in the Inbox and Sent items folders
when new ones arrive.
Save to sent items as sending—Select Always save, Always prompt, or Off.
Queue msgs. when digital unavailable—Select On, On prompt, or Off.
■ Text message folders
Save messages to folders
You can save sent or received messages to an existing folder or to a folder that you
have created.
1. Open the received message or create a new message.
2. Select Options > Save or Save message, and scroll to the available folder:
Sent items—Messages that have been created and sent are automatically stored
in the Sent item s folder.
Drafts—Messages that you create can be stored in the Drafts or Templat es folder.
Archive—Store messages that have been read in the Archive folder.
Templates—Prewritten templates are stored in the Templates folder. You can
also save received messages in the Templates folder to us e as templates.
Preloaded and saved templates can be edited and customized.
My folders—Keep your messages organized by creating custom folders and
savin g some o f yo ur me ss ages th ere. Se lec t Options > Add folder to add a custom
folder. Select Options > Rename folder or Options > Delete folder to rena me or
delete a folder you have created.
Note: Only folders created in My folders can be deleted. The Inbox,
Outbox, Sent items, Drafts, Archive, and Templates folders are protected.
When you delete a folder, all messages in the folder are also deleted.