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User’s Guide
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Issue 2 EN
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Thank you for choosing this Nokia phone! These pages give some tips on using your phone. More
detailed information is given throughout this user’s guide.
Quick and easy
■ Before using your phone
1. Insert a SIM card in the phone. See Inserting a SIM card on page 20.
2. Install and charge the battery. See Inserting a SIM card on page 20 and Charging the battery on
page 21.
3. Switch on your phone by pressing and holding (see page 22).
See also Display indicators on page 18.
■ Call functions
Making a call
Type in the area code and phone number, and press (Call).
Ending a call
Press (End).
Answering a call
Press (Answer).
Redialling a phone number
Press in standby mode, scroll to the desired number with or , and press (Call).
Press and hold the 1 key in standby mode. See also Voice mailbox number (Menu 2-9) on page 48.
Making a call by voice dialling
Add a voice tag to the desired phone number (see page 41). Press and hold in standby mode,
and say the voice tag to make a call.
■ Phone book functions
Quick save
Type in the phone number and press or to change the text above to Save. Press
(Save).
Type in the name and press (OK).
Quick find
Press in standby mode, (type in the first letter of the name) and scroll with or to the
desired name. Press and hold the Shift key to view the related phone number.
■ Entering or exiting a menu function
Entering
Press (Menu). Scroll with or to the desired menu function and press (Select).
Repeat this for submenus and setting options.
Use only in the normal position. Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair phone equipment.
ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES
Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect incompatible products.
WATER-RESISTANCE
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
BACKUP COPIES
Remember to make backup copies of all important data.
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES
When connecting to any other device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not
connect incompatible products.
CALLING
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Enter the phone number, including the area code, then
press (Call). To end a call, press (End). To answer a call, press (Answer).
EMERGENCY CALLS
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Press as many times as needed (e.g. to exit a call, to
exit a menu, etc.) to clear the display. Enter the emergency number, then press (Call). Give your
location. Do not end the call until told to do so.
The stickers contain important information for service and customer support purposes. Keep these
stickers in a safe and secure place.
■ Network Services
General information
The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM 900 and GSM 1800 network.
Dualband is a network dependant feature. Check with your local service provider if you can subscribe
to and use this feature.
A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services. These are special services that
you arrange through your wireless service provider. Before you can take advantage of any of these
Network Services, you must subscribe to them through your service provider and obtain instructions
for their use from your service provider.
Note: Some networks may not support all language-dependent characters and/or services.
■ Accessories and batteries
Check the model number of any charger before use with this device. This device is intended for use when supplied
with power from
the ACP-7 Standard Charger, the ACP-8 Travel Charger, the LCH-9 Mobile Charger, or the DDC-1 Battery Charging
Stand.
Warning: Use only batteries, chargers and accessories approved by the phone manufacturer
for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any
approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous.
For availability of approved accessories, please check with your dealer.
When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.
■ Access codes
With the access codes below, you can avoid unauthorised use of your phone and SIM card.
• Security code: Protects your phone against unauthorised use. This code is supplied with the phone.
The preset code is 12345.
Change the code and set the phone to request it using the Change access codes and Security level
functions of the Security settings menu (see page 53). Keep the new code in a safe and secure place,
separate from the phone.
• PIN code: This code, supplied with the SIM card, protects the card against unauthorised use. If the
PIN code request function of the Security settings menu (see page 53) is set on, you are prompted to
type in the code when you switch on the phone.
If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in succession, the SIM card is blocked. Type in the
PUK code and press (OK). Type in a new PIN code and press (OK). Type in the new code
again and press (OK).
• PIN2 code: This code is supplied with some SIM cards and is required to access some functions,
such as charging unit counters. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 code three times in succession, you
are asked for the PUK2 code.
The basic functions of the phone keys are described below. More information about keys is given
throughout this user’s guide.
Power key
Pressing and holding the key switches the phone on or off.
In standby mode, pressing this key briefly shows the list of profiles which allow you to set the phone
tones for different environments.
In a menu function, pressing this key briefly turns on the lights for 15 seconds.
Navi key
The use of the phone is largely based on the Nokia Navi™ key () below the display (2).
The function of this key varies according to the guiding text (1) shown above it.
In this user’s guide, the symbol is followed by the related guiding text, e.g. (Menu) or
(Select).
Scroll keys
In standby mode: shows the names and phone numbers saved in the phone book. shows the
Display indicators inform you of the current operation of the phone.
Standby mode
The indicators described below are shown when the phone is ready for use, with no characters typed in
by the user. When this screen is shown, the phone is in ‘standby mode’.
Getting started
1. Indicates in which cellular network the phone is currently used.
2. Shows the signal strength of the cellular network at your current location. The higher the bar, the
stronger the signal.
3. Shows the battery charge level. The higher the bar, the more power left in the battery.
4. Shows the current function of the Nokia Navi™ key ().
One or more of the following indicators may be shown when the phone is in standby mode:
Indicates that you have a call in progress.
See Making a call on page 4 and Making a connection to a WAP service on page 75.
Indicates that you have received a text or picture message.
See Reading a text message (Inbox - Menu 2-2) on page 44 and Picture messages (Menu 2-4)
on page 45.
Indicates that the phone does not ring or beep when you receive a call since the "Incoming call
alert" setting is set to Off.
See Tones (Menu 5) on page 50 and Profiles (Menu 13) on page 70.
Indicates that the phone’s keypad is locked. See Locking the keypad on page 34.
Indicates that the alarm clock is on. See Clock (Menu 12) on page 68.
Indicates that all your calls are diverted. See Call divert (Menu 7) on page 54.
Indicates that your calls are limited to a closed user group (network service). See Closed user
group on page 38.
2Indicates that you can make calls using phone line 2 only (network service). See Phone line in
use on page 38.
Indicates that stopwatch timing is proceeding in the background. See page 69.
Indicates that the countdown timer is running in the background. See page 69.
3. Slide the SIM card carefully into the SIM card slot.
Make sure that the golden connectors on the card are facing
downwards and that the bevelled corner is on the left.
4. Align the golden connectors on the battery with the corresponding
connectors on the phone, and push the opposite end of the battery until
it snaps into place.
5. Insert the catches of the back cover into the
corresponding slots in the phone, press the back cover
down firmly, and slide the cover until it locks into place.
■ Charging the battery
• Do not charge the battery when the cover of the phone is removed. See also Battery statements on
page 86.
• When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of operating time remain, a warning tone will
sound. If you do not connect the phone to a charger when the battery level becomes too low for
operation, the phone switches itself off.
TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with any other radio
transmitting device, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone 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. Not touching the antenna area during a phone call optimises
the antenna performance and the talktime of your phone.
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed
up and over your shoulder.
■ Attaching and using the headset
You can listen to the FM Radio or the Music player in your phone with the supplied stereo headset
HDD-2.
Note: Your phone must be switched on to use this function. Do not switch the phone on when wireless
phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
To connect the HDD-2 headset
Insert the end of the black headset cable into the black connector (1) on
the left side of the phone. Similarly, insert the end of the headset cable
that is marked grey into the grey connector (2).
The headset lead functions as the antenna of the radio, so let it hang
freely.
Warning! Listening to music at a high volume may damage your
hearing. To adjust the volume level in the headset, press the Volume up or Volume down key on
the side of the phone.
To answer a call while using the headset, press the remote control button which is located in the
microphone part of the headset. To end the call, again press the same button.
If you have saved voice tags to certain phone numbers in your phone book, you can also make calls
using the headset. Press and hold the headset key until you hear a short tone. Say the voice tag. The
phone dials the corresponding phone number.
Getting started
To receive calls with a headset other than HDD-2: On standby mode, press (Answer). To divert or
reject the call, press .You can listen to the caller’s voice in your headset, and you will need to talk
into the phone’s microphone. Note that it is always safest to use the HDD-2 headset.
■ Attaching and using the supplied cables
With the sales package, you receive three cables that you can use with your Nokia 5510 phone.
1. To use a compatible audio headset (impedance 32 ohm) other than HDD-2, attach the supplied
ADA-2 Audio Adapter Cable (number 1 in the picture below) to the 35 mm headset and insert the
adapter in the phone. Note that it is safest to use the supplied headset HDD-2.
2. You can connect your phone to an external audio system (for example, a CD player) by using the
supplied ADE-2 Audio Line In Cable (number 2 in the picture).
3. You can use Nokia Audio Manager to handle your sound files. To attach the phone to your PC, use
the supplied DKE-2 USB Mini-B Cable (number 3 in the picture below).
Important! Do not connect the USB cable to your PC before you have installed the Nokia Audio Manager
PC software from the CD-ROM, which you receive with your Nokia 5510 Sales Package.
1. Type in the phone number (including the area code) using the number keys. If you make a mistake,
press to delete the character to the left of the cursor.
Basic functions
To make an international call: Add the + character and country code in front of the area code
(delete the leading 0 if necessary).
2. Press (Call) and wait for an answer.
To adjust the earpiece or headset volume: Press the Volume up or Volume down key on the bottom
side of the phone (see the picture on page 17) to increase or decrease the earpiece volume.
3. Press (End) to finish the call or to cancel the call attempt.
Making a call using the phone book
In standby mode, press (Menu) and then (Select) twice. Type in the first letter of the name
and press (OK). Scroll with or to the desired name and press (Call).
Quick find: Press in standby mode. Scroll to the desired name and press (Call).
You can adjust the earpiece volume during a call. Press to increase and to
decrease the volume level. Alternatively, use the volume keys on the bottom side
of the phone.
Muting the microphone
To turn off the phone’s microphone during a call: Press and then (Options), scroll to Mute,
and press (Select).
To turn on the microphone: Press and then (Options), scroll to Unmute, and press
(Select).
Redialling
To redial one of the last 20 phone numbers you have called or attempted to call: Press once in
standby mode, scroll with or to the desired phone number or name, and press (Call).
Speed dialling a phone number
If you have assigned a phone number to one of the speed dialling keys, you can call this phone number
in one of the following ways (in standby mode):
• Press the corresponding speed dialling key and then (Call).
• If the Speed dialling function is on (see page 52): Press and hold the speed dialling key until the call
is started.
Note that pressing and holding the number key 1 calls your voice mailbox.
You can have two calls in progress at the same time (network service).
1. During a call, press to change the text above from End to Options.
2. Press (Options), scroll to New call, press (Select), type in the phone number or recall it
Basic functions
from the phone book, and press (Call).
The existing call is put on hold. The active call is indicated by and the held call by .
3. To switch between the two calls: Press (Options), scroll to Swap, press (Select).
4. To end the active call: Press (Options), scroll to End active call, press (Select). The held
call becomes active.
To end both calls: Press (Options), scroll to End all calls, press (Select).
Voice dialling
You can dial a phone number by saying one or more words attached to it. See the Voice tags function in
the Phone book menu (see page 40).
Making a conference call
Up to six persons can take part in a conference call (network service).
1. Make a call to the first participant.
2. During the call, press and then (Options). Scroll to New call and press (Select) to
make a call to the second participant. The first call is put on hold.
3. To join the first participant in the conference call, press (Options), scroll to Conference and
press (Select).
4. To add a new person to the call, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. To have a private conversation with one of the participants:
• Press (Options), scroll to Private and press (Select). Scroll to the desired participant
and press (OK).
Once you have finished the private conversation, return to the conference call as described in
step 3.
6. Press (Options) and select End all calls.
■ Answering a call
When somebody is calling you, the phone rings (if the Incoming call alert setting is not set to Off) and
flashes its lights, and a related text is displayed.
If the network could not identify the caller, Call is displayed.
If the caller could be identified, the caller's phone number (or name if saved in the phone book) and
calling are displayed.
1. To answer the call, press (Answer).
If the call was diverted from some other phone number, the > sign may be shown after Call or
If you do not want to answer the call, press . The caller will hear a “line busy” tone. If the Divert
when busy function is activated (see page 54), the call is diverted e.g. to your voice mailbox.
Answering a new call during a call
When the Call waiting options function is on (see page 52), the phone beeps and displays a related text
Basic functions
when you receive a new call. In a call list, a waiting call is indicated by .
1. Press to change the text above from End to Options.
2. Press (Options), scroll to Answer and press (Select). The other call is put on hold.
If you do not want to answer the call, select Reject.
3. To switch between the two calls: Press (Options), scroll to Swap, and press (Select).
4. To end the active call: Press (Options), scroll to End active call, and press (Select). The
held call then becomes active.
To end both calls: Press (Options), scroll to End all calls, press (Select).
■ Listening to voice messages
1. In standby mode, press and hold the number key 1 for a second to call your voice mailbox. You can
obtain the voice mailbox number from your service provider.
2. If the phone asks for the number of the voice mailbox, type it in and press (OK). See also Voice
mailbox number (Menu 2-9) on page 48 and Call divert (Menu 7) on page 54.
3. Listen to the message(s) that you have received.