Nokia 550 User Manual

User’s Guide

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For Your Safety

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this manual.

ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST

Don’t use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.

SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS

Follow any regulations or rules. Switch off near medical equipment.

USE SENSIBLY

Use only in normal position (to ear). Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily.

SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELLING

Don’t use phone at a refuelling point. Don’t use near fuel or chemicals.

QUALIFIED SERVICE

Only qualified service personnel must install or repair equipment. Use only approved accessories and batteries.

SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT

Mobile phones can cause interference. Using them on aircraft is illegal.

INTERFERENCE

All mobile phones may be subject to interference which could affect performance.

MAKING CALLS

Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Enter the phone number, including area code, then press . To end a call press . To answer a call press .

EMERGENCY CALLS

Ensure that the phone is switched on and in service. Hold for several seconds, to clear the display. Enter the emergency number, then press . Give your location. Do not end the call until told to do so.

SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING

Don’t use phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules.

Quick Start

Here are a few basic instructions about using your new Nokia 550 phone:

Attach the battery to the phone.

Connect the charger to the bottom of the phone.

To switch the phone on/ off, press .

To make a call:

If your phone is within the network service area (if the O symbol appears on the display), you can make a call.

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To make a call, key in the desired phone number (including the area code).

Press to make a call.

Press to end a call.

To receive a call:

Press .

To correct keypresses or to clear the entire display:

Press .

For more details about these and other functions, see the appropriate pages of this guide.

Contents

For Your Safety............................................... 2

Quick Start......................................................3

1. Basic Information....................................... 5

Using This Guide ..................................................... 5

List Of Keys .............................................................. 5

Selection Keys ......................................................... 5

Display Indicators ................................................... 6

Charging A New Battery ...................................... 7

Battery Information ............................................... 7

Switching On/Off .................................................... 8

Signal Strength ....................................................... 8

Accessories ............................................................... 8

Call Forwarding ....................................................... 8

2. Basic Functions .......................................... 9

Making A Call .......................................................... 9

International Calls ................................................. 9

Receiving A Call ...................................................... 9

Adjusting The Earpiece Volume ........................10

Any Key Answering ..............................................10

1-Touch Dialling ................................................... 10

Last Number Redial ............................................. 10

Keypad Locked ....................................................... 10

Muting The Microphone .....................................11

3. The Memory..............................................12

Keying In Names ...................................................12

Storing Information .............................................12

Clearing Information ...........................................13

Recalling Information By Memory Location

Number And By Name ........................................13

Scanning For A Number .....................................14

Scanning For A Name .........................................14

Number Of The Phone .........................................14

Scratchpad Memory ............................................14

4. The Menu Facility ....................................15

The Menu Method ................................................15

The Menu Shortcut ..............................................15

Menu Functions .................................................... 17

Call Register (Menu 0) ....................................... 17

Recent Calls (Menu 0 0) .................................. 17

Call Duration (Menu 0 1)................................. 17

Messages (Menu 1) ............................................. 17

Read Messages (Menu 1 0)............................. 17

Write Messages (Menu 1 1)............................ 17

Listen To Voice Messages (Menu 1 2).......... 18

Retrieve Messages (Menu 1 3)....................... 18

Message Settings (Menu 1 4)......................... 18

Message Centre Number (Menu 1 4 0)...... 18

Voice Mailbox Number (Menu 1 4 1) ......... 18

Encryption Key (Menu 1 4 2) ........................ 19

Encryption (Menu 1 4 3) ................................ 19

Phone Settings (Menu 2) ................................... 19

Country (Menu 2 0).......................................... 19

Setting The Lights On/Off (Menu 2 1) ......... 19

Keypad Tones (Menu 2 2)................................ 19

Language Select (Menu 2 3)........................... 19

Battery Care (Menu 2 4).................................. 19

Clock (Menu 2 5)................................................ 20

Security Options (Menu 3) ................................ 20

Phone Lock (Menu 3 0) .................................... 20

Change Lock Code (Menu 3 1)....................... 20

Call Barring (Menu 3 2) ................................... 20

Call Settings (Menu 4) ....................................... 21

Ringing Tone (Menu 4 0)................................. 21

Ringing Volume (Menu 4 1)............................ 21

Call Alert (Menu 4 2) ........................................ 21

1-Touch Dialling (Menu 4 3) .......................... 21

Automatic Answer (Menu 4 4)....................... 21

Send DTMF Tones (Menu 5) .............................. 21

Alarm Options (Menu 6) .................................... 22

Countdown Timer (Menu 6 0) ........................ 22

Alarm Clock (Menu 6 1) ................................... 22

Prefix Editor (Menu 7) ........................................ 23

Care and Maintenance ................................ 24

Important Safety Information ....................24

Emergency Calls .......................................... 25

Troubleshooting ...........................................25

1. Basic Information

Using This Guide

The cellular phone described in this guide is approved for use in a NMT 450 network. A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services provided by cellular service providers. Before you can take advantage of any of these Network Services, you must subscribe to the service(s) you require from your home service provider. You can then activate these functions as described in this guide. The manual activation commands for various services are not presented in this guide (e.g. using characters for activating or deactivating services). The phone, nevertheless, is capable of handling commands given in that form. For these commands, please consult with your cellular service providers. The operation of the phone requires successive key depressions; two keys are never to be pressed simultaneously.

Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.

Press to switch to alpha mode and key in or display letters; press again to switch back to numeric mode.

Press to delete characters or to clear the

entire display.

Press to call a number. Press for Register Recall (NMT system feature) during a call.

Press to end a call.

Press these keys to scroll through the memory locations and menu functions. First press the Menu or the Memory selection key and then use keys and to scroll through the menu or the memory. (Press and hold down to scroll continuously through the menu or the memory.)

Number and character keys.

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List Of Keys

(More detailed information on the use of each key is given in the appropriate place in the manual.)

Selection Keys

Beneath the display, there are two selection keys. Their functions depend entirely on the

guiding texts that appear on the display’s bottom line. In standby mode, Menu allows access to the menu functions and Memory to the memory operations.

Display Indicators

and bar (left side of display)

Signal strength indicator. The bar above the symbol indicates the current signal strength at the location of your phone. The higher the bar, the better the signal in the area.

No bar: You are outside the coverage area and cannot make any calls.

and bar (right side of display)

Charge level indicator. Indicates the charge level of the battery. The higher the bar, the better the battery charge.

Call Forwarding indicator. When the symbol is displayed, your incoming calls are being transferred to another number (NMT network service).

O Service indicator. Indicates that you are in a cellular service area. If it does not appear, you are outside the service area and the network cannot serve you.

Roam indicator. Comes on when the NMT network cannot transmit calls to your phone. Press to reregister the phone on the system, or try to make a call.

ABC

Alpha mode indicator. Shows that the phone is in alpha mode and letters can be keyed in or displayed.

Indicates that you have received a voicemail message which you can listen to by calling the voicemail centre number. The indicator appears on the display until you call the voicemail centre number. *

Indicates that an SMS message has been received. If the indicator is flashing, there is no space for new messages. For more space erase old messages by selecting the Erase option when you are reading messages. *

* Note: This function is operational only if the local network supports it. Check with the network service operator.

Call-indicator. A call is in progress. D Multifrequency tone indicator. When on, it

indicates that numerical information can be sent for communication purposes. When flashing, it indicates that numerical information is being sent.

Menu function/memory location indicator. Indicates which Menu function is active, or which memory location is currently being used. Also indicates the place that you are currently editing when writing a message.

COUNTRY CODE (e.g. FI , SV) Indicates in which country the phone will operate. If you wish to change the code, see

‘Country’.

Charging A New Battery

Before you can use your phone, you must fully charge the battery. A new battery must be charged for at least 16 hours before being used for the first time. Attach the battery to the phone and connect the charger to the bottom of the phone as described on page 2.

Battery Information

When the battery charge is low, the warning message BATTERY LOW flashes you at regular intervals.

Finally, the message RECHARGE BATTERY is displayed. If you do not recharge your battery, the phone switches off after a while. While charging is in progress, the battery charge bar on the display scrolls repeatedly from clear to full. When the bar stops scrolling and remains at a full bar, and a message BATTERY FULL appears on the display, charging is completed. If the display bar continues to scroll, charging may be temporarily disrupted (for instance, if the battery is too hot or too cold).

Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer, and recharge your battery only with the chargers approved by the manufacturer. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for longer than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life. If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.

Note that a new NiMH battery achieves full performance only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles!

For good operation times when using a NiMH battery, 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 for your phone). Do not attempt to discharge the battery by any other means.

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.

NiMH battery performance will vary with the condition of the battery. The following conditions will reduce battery performance: temperature extremes, poor charging or discharging practices and improper storage.

The NiMH battery’s performance is particularly limited in temperatures below -10°C and Li-Ion batteries performance is particularly limited in temperatures below 0°C. Therefore, the battery should be kept protected from the cold, e.g., in a pocket, if it is to be exposed to low temperatures for long periods.

The approximate charging times, for charging empty batteries to an 80% capacity, while using the Fast Travel Charger are:

NiMH batteries: 550 mAh 60 min. Li-Ion batteries: 400 mAh 50 min. 1500 mAh 180 min.

A trickle charge to full 100% capacity would require a couple of hours more, but it is not necessary in normal use.

Temperature extremes will affect the ability of your battery to charge: it may require cooling or warming first.

Note:

- Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

- Never use any charger or battery which is damaged or worn out.

- Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes direct connection between the + and - terminals of

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the battery (metal strips on the back of the battery), for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.

- Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery

between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged.

- Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Recycle!

- Do not dispose of batteries in a fire!

Switching On/Off

As with any other radio transmitting device, avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.

Press to switch the phone on /off. When turning the phone on, it will carry out a

short self-test, briefly displaying its number, or the name associated with the number (operator, dealer or your own name).

When the appropriate country code and O indicator appear on the display, the phone is ready for use.

A cellular phone can only make and receive calls when it is switched on.

Accessories

An extensive range is available for your phone. You can select these according to your special communication needs. For availability of accessories, check with your local dealer. When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.

IMPORTANT! Use only accessories approved by the phone manufacturer. The use of any other types will invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dangerous.

Call Forwarding

Call transfer is an NMT system feature. Contact your system provider for further information. This feature allows you to transfer incoming calls to another telephone number.

Register Recall Function

The NMT network may offer a service called Register Recall (three-way calling or conference call). This feature allows you to activate a second call while you are already making a call.

This function is activated with the key. For further information, contact your local system provider as the operating instructions vary from country to country.

Signal Strength

The quality of your call depends on the strength of the cellular signal in your area. The phone displays current field strength as a series of bars on the left-hand side of its display screen - the more bars, the better the signal in your area.

If the signal is poor, you can try moving the phone slightly to improve reception. If you are using the phone in a building, you may find that reception is better near a window.

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