Nokia 8890 User Manual

User’s guide

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Quick and easy

Thank you for choosing this phone! These pages give you some tips on using your phone. For more detailed information, read through the User’s Guide.

Throughout this guide, all key presses are represented by icons such as

and .

Making your first call

• Before you can make your first call, see ‘Getting started’ to learn how to insert the SIM card,

• install and charge the battery,

• switch on your phone.

1. Key in the area code and phone number and press .

2. Press to end the call.

Call functions

Answering a call

Ending/rejecting a call

Adjusting earpiece volume

Last number redial Press in the standby mode to access

Calling your voice mailbox

✁

Press or open the sliding cover.

Press or close the sliding cover.

Press the volume keys on the side of the phone.

the list of last dialled numbers. Scroll with

or to the desired number and press

Press and hold . If the phone asks for the voice mailbox number, key it in and press OK.

Phone book functions

Quick save Key in the phone number and press Save.

Quick find

Using phone book during a call

Key in the name and press OK.

In the standby mode, press , key in the first letter of the name, scroll with or

to the desired name.

Press Options during a call, then scroll to

Names and press Select.

Entering menus

Entering a menu

Exiting a menu

Press Menu, scroll with or to the desired menu function and press Select.

Press to exit a menu function without changing its settings and return to standby mode.

Other essential functions

Locking / Unlocking the keypad

Writing a message

Close the sliding cover and press Lock keys./ Press Unlock and then OK to unlock the keypad.

Press Menu, , , to enter

Write messages. Key in the message.

Using the predictive text input: Press the key labelled with the desired character only once for one letter. If the underlined word is correct, press for a space. If not, press to view the next matching word. Selecting the traditional text input: Press

twice.

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Contents

For your safety .................... 8

General information ..........10

Labels on the phone ...................... 10

Security code ................................... 10

FCC Notice -

Industry Canada Notice ................ 10

Network services ............................ 10

Accessories ....................................... 11

Typographics used

in this guide ..................................... 11

1.Your phone .....................12

Keys and functions ........................12

Display indicators

in standby mode .........................13

2.Getting started ...............15

Installing the SIM card

and the battery ............................... 15

Charging the battery ..................... 16

Switching the phone

on and off ......................................... 17

Using the antenna ...................... 18

Using the sliding cover ................. 19

3.Call functions .................20

Making and answering calls .......20

Making calls ................................. 20

International calls ..................... 20

Making a call using

the phone book .......................... 20

Last number redial .................... 21

Calling your voice mailbox ..... 21

Speed dialling

a phone number ........................ 21

Assigning a phone number

as a speed dial number ...........21

Answering a call .........................22

Call waiting .................................22

In-call options ..............................23

Making a conference call ........23

Keypad locks (Keyguard) ..............24

4.Phone book (Names) ...... 26

Selecting the phone book

(Memory in use) ..............................26

Storing a phone number

with a name (Add entry) .............. 27

Recalling a name

and phone number .........................28

Copying a name

and phone number .........................28

Erasing a name

and phone number .........................29

One by one .................................... 29

Erase all .........................................29

Caller groups ....................................30

Including a phone number

in a caller group .......................... 30

Setting the ringing tone and

graphic for a caller group .........30

Phone book status ..........................31

Setting the type of view for stored

names and phone numbers .........31

To set the type of view ..............32

Service numbers (Service Nos) ...32

Copying and printing via IR .........32

Copying a name and phone

number to your phone ...............32

Copying and printing

from your phone ..........................33

Voice dialling feature ....................33

Adding a voice tag

to a phone book entry ...............34

Replaying a voice tag ...............35

Making a call ................................35

Changing voice tags ................... 35

Erasing a voice tag ..................... 36

5.Using the Menu ..............37

Accessing a menu

function by scrolling .....................37

Accessing a menu function

by using its shortcut ...................... 38

List of menu functions .................. 39

6.Menu functions .............. 42

Messages (Menu1) ......................... 42

Reading a text message

(Inbox menu 1-1) ........................ 42

Viewing your own messages

(Outbox menu 1-2) ....................43

Sending a text message

(Write messages menu1-3) ...... 43

Writing and sending

a text message ...........................44

Predictive text input ................45

Picture messages (Menu 1-4) .47

When you receive

a picture message ..................... 47

Sending a picture message ....47

Message settings (Menu 1-5) .48

Set 1 (Menu 1-5- ) ...................48

Common (Menu 1-5- ) ............49

Info service (Menu 1-6) ............ 49

Service command editor

(Menu 1-7) ...................................49

Fax or data call (Menu 1-8) ..... 49

Making a data or fax call .......50

Receiving a data or fax call ...50

Calling fax or data mailbox ....50

Voice messages (Menu 1-9) ....50

Listen to voice messages

(Menu 1-9-1) ............................. 50

Voice mailbox number

(Menu 1-9-2) ............................. 51

Call register (Menu 2) ................... 52

Missed calls (Menu 2-1) ...........52

Received calls (Menu 2-2) ........52

Dialled numbers (Menu 2-3) ....52

Erase recent call lists

(Menu 2-4) ....................................53

Show call duration

(Menu 2-5) ....................................53

Show call costs (Menu 2-6) .....53

Call cost settings

(Menu 2-7) ....................................53

Call costs’ limit

(Menu 2-7-1) ..............................53

Show costs in

(Menu 2-7-2) ..............................54

Profiles (Menu 3) ...........................55

Customising profiles ...................55

Tone settings for profiles ..........56

Incoming call alert ....................56

Ringing tone ...............................56

Ringing volume ..........................56

Vibrating alert ............................56

Message alert tone ...................56

Keypad tones ..............................56

Warning and game tones ........57

Other settings for profiles ........57

Automatic answer (in the headset profile only) ...57

Renaming profiles .......................57

Settings (Menu 4) ...........................58

Alarm clock (Menu 4-1) ............58

Clock (Menu 4-2) ........................58

Automatic update of date

and time (Menu 4-3) ..................59

Call settings (Menu 4-4) ...........59

Automatic redial (4-4-1) .........59

Calling card (Menu 4-4-2) ......59

Closed user group

(Menu 4-4-3) ..............................61

Own number sending

(Menu 4-4-4) ..............................61

Call waiting options

(Menu 4-4-5) ............................. 61

Phone line in use

(Menu 4-4-6) ............................. 61

Phone settings (Menu 4-5) ...... 62

Language (Menu 4-5-1) .........62

Cell info display

(Menu 4-5-2) ............................. 62

List of own numbers

(Menu 4-5-3) ............................. 62

Network selection

(Menu 4-5-4) ............................. 62

Touch tone length

(Menu 4-5-5) ............................. 63

Confirm SIM service actions

(Menu 4-5-6) ............................. 63

Restore factory settings

(Menu 4-5-7) ............................. 63

Security settings

(Menu 4-6) ................................... 64

PIN-code request

(Menu 4-6-1) ............................. 64

Security level

(Menu 4-6-2) ............................. 64

Call barring service

(Menu 4-6-3) ............................. 64

Fixed dialling (Menu 4-6-4) ..65

Change access codes

(Menu 4-6-5) ............................. 65

Phone line change

(Menu 4-6-6) ............................. 65

Call divert (Menu 5) ......................67

Games (Menu 6) ............................. 69

Game options ............................... 69

Starting a 2-player game ......... 69

Calculator (Menu 7) ......................70

Using the calculator ..................70

To make a currency

conversion .................................... 70

Calendar (Menu 8) ......................... 72

Infrared (Menu 9) ...........................74

Setting the devices ready for

infrared connection ....................74

Receiving data via the IR port . 74

Sending data via the IR port ....74

Checking the status

of an IR connection ....................75

SIM services (Menu 10) ................76

Services (Menu11) ..........................77

Using operator services .............78

Storing access numbers ...........78

Downloading the list

of services ....................................78

Saving a service message

as a bookmark ............................78

Using a service saved

as a bookmark ............................79

Other services ...............................79

Saving a service address .........80

Accessing a service ...................80

7.Reference information ..81

Access codes ....................................81

Security code (5 digits) .............81

PIN code (4 to 8 digits) .............81

PIN2 code (4 to 8 digits) ...........81

PUK code (8 digits) ..................... 82

PUK2 code (8 digit) ....................82

Barring password ........................82

Ciphering indicator ........................82

PC Suite .............................................83

Battery information .......................83

Charging and discharging

the battery ....................................83

Using the batteries ...................84

Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ...... 85

Care and maintenance ...... 86

Important safety

information ........................87

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.

INTERFERENCE

All wireless phones may get interference which could affect performance.

SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS

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

SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT

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

SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELING

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

SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING

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

USE SENSIBLY

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

USE QUALIFIED SERVICE

Only qualified service personnel must install or repair equipment.

ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES

Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect incompatible products.

CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES

When connecting to any other device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.

MAKE BACKUP COPIES

Remember to make backup copies of all important data.

MAKING CALLS

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

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 . Give your location. Do not end the call until told to do so.

INFRARED PRECAUTIONS

Do not point the IR beam at anyones’s eyes or allow it to interfere with other IR devices.

General information

This chapter gives you some general information on your new phone and this user’s guide.

Labels on the phone

Your phone has labels on it. These are important for service and related purposes, so be careful not to lose the label or the information it contains.

Security code

The security code 12345 is supplied with your phone. To avoid unauthorised use of your phone, change the code in the Settings menu, 4-6-5-3. Keep the new code secret and in a safe place which is separate from your phone.

FCC Notice - 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. 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.

Network services

The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the EGSM900 and GSM1900 networks.

A number of features included in this guide are called network services. They are special services provided by wireless service providers. Before you can take advantage of any of these network services, you must subscribe to these service(s) from your home service provider and obtain instructions for their use.

Accessories

Li-Ion battery BLB-2 is the manufacturer-approved rechargeable battery available for your phone.

WARNING! This apparatus is intended for use when supplied with power from ACP-7, ACP-8 and LCH-9 battery chargers. Other usage will invalidate any approval given to this apparatus and may be dangerous.

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 will 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.

Typographics used in this guide

The display texts which appear on the phone display are indicated in blue colour in this guide, for example

The display texts related to the selection keys and are indicated in bold, for example Menu. Only the selection key texts without the key symbols are shown in the text.

calling.

1. Your phone

This chapter introduces you to the keys, and the standby mode display indicators of your phone. More details are given throughout this user’s guide.

1. Power key. Pressing and holding the key on top of your phone switches the phone on or off.

Pressing the key briefly turns the phone’s display lights on for approximately 15 seconds.

Pressing the key allows you to change the profiles used in your phone.

2. Back cover release button. Press to open the back cover.

3. Volume keys. Adjust the volume of the phone’s earpiece. The upper key increases and the lower key decreases the volume.

4. Infrared port.

5. Charger connector.

6. Headset connector.

Keys and functions

to allow you to enter number and letters. Pressing and

holding calls your voice mailbox.

and are used for various purposes in different functions.

Selection keys perform the function indicated on the display above them. When the word Menu appears above , pressing this key enters the menu functions. Pressing under the text Names allows access to the phone book functions.

Pressing and holding Names activates voice dialling.

Scroll keys enable browsing through names, phone numbers, menus or setting options in the phone book and menu functions.

When writing a message, moves the cursor to the left and moves the cursor to the right.

Answers a call and dials a phone number. Shows the most recently called numbers.

Ends or rejects a call. Exits from any function at any time.

Display indicators in standby mode

The indicators described below are shown when the phone is ready for use, and no characters have been entered by the user. The name of the current cellular network operator is shown on the display.

and bar Shows the signal strength of the cellular network at

your current location. The higher the bar, the stronger the signal.

and bar Shows the battery charge level. The higher the bar, the

more power there is in the battery.

XXXX Stands for the network operator name.

2. Getting started

Installing the SIM card and the battery

• Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children.

• The SIM card and its contacts can easily be damaged by

scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card.

• Before installing the SIM card, always make sure that the phone is switched off and then remove the battery.

1. With the back of the phone facing you, press the back cover release button. Slide the back cover off.

2. Remove the battery by lifting it from the finger grip.

3. Insert your SIM card. Make sure that the golden connectors are facing downwards and that the bevelled corner is on the right.

NOTE: If you need to remove the SIM card, carefully slide it out of the SIM card slot.

4. Replace the battery.

5. Slide the back cover into its place.

Charging the battery

1. Attach the lead from the charger

carefully to the socket (1.) on the bottom of your phone.

NOTE: Connector (2.) is the headset connector. Do not plug your headset in the charger connector. It may damage the charger connector.

2. Connect the charger to an AC wall outlet. The battery

indicator bar starts to scroll.

The text switched on. You can use the phone while charging.

NOTE: If the battery is totally flat, it may take a few minutes before the charging indication appears on the display or any calls can be made. The charging time depends on the charger and battery used. For example, charging a BLB-2 battery with the ACP-8 charger takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.

Charging is briefly displayed if the phone is

3. The battery is fully charged when the battery indicator bar stops

scrolling. If the phone is on, the text displayed.

Battery full is also briefly

4. Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet and the phone.

Not charging is displayed, charging has been suspended. Wait for

a while, disconnect the charger and plug it in again. If charging still fails, contact your dealer.

For more information, see ‘Reference Information’ - ‘Battery Information’.

Switching the phone on and off

Press and hold the key.

If the phone requests a PIN code

• Key in the PIN code, which is displayed as asterisks *, and press OK.

See also ‘Reference Information’ ‘Access Codes’.

If the phone requests a security code

• Key in the security code, which is displayed as asterisks *, and press OK.

See also ‘General Information’ - ‘Security Code’.

WARNING! Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.

Using the antenna

Your phone has both an internal and a retractable antenna.

When using the antenna in the extended position:

•extend the antenna fully.

• retract the antenna when you are

not using the phone.

Note: The position of the antenna does not affect the operation of the phone.

NOTE: 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 optimizes the antenna performance and the talktime of your phone.

Normal position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone.

Using the sliding cover

The sliding cover protects your phone’s number keys and can be used to answer and end a call.

When the sliding cover is closed, you can use Menu and the phone book and make calls but you will not be able to key in either numbers or letters.

To open the sliding cover, slide the cover down. To close the slide, slide the cover up until it locks into place.

Answering, ending and rejecting calls by using the sliding cover

• To answer an incoming call, slide cover down.

• To reject an incoming call, slide the cover up.

• To end a call, slide the cover up. However, if during a call you

press Options and then close the sliding cover, the call will not be terminated.

• Closing the sliding cover always exits the Menu facility and phone book functions.

NOTE: With the headset attached, you cannot answer or reject a call by using the sliding cover.

3. Call functions

Making and answering calls

Making calls

1. Key in the phone number including the area code.

To edit a number on the display, press or to move the cursor. Press Clear to delete the character to the left of the cursor.

2. Press to call the number.

3. Press to end the call or to cancel the call attempt. You can

also end the call by closing the sliding cover.

International calls

1. Press twice for the international prefix (+ character

replaces the international access code).

2. Enter the country code, area code and the phone number.

3. To call the number, press .

Making a call using the phone book

1. Press Names.

2. When

3. Key in the first letter(s) of the name and press OK.

4. Use and to reach the desired name.

5. Press to call the number.

Search is highlighted press Select.

You can skip this step if you wish.

Last number redial

The last ten phone numbers you called or attempted to call are stored in the phone’s memory. To redial one of these last-dialled numbers:

1. When in the standby mode, press once to access the list of the last-dialled numbers.

2. Use or to reach the desired number or name.

Calling your voice mailbox

1. Press and hold in the standby mode.

2. If the phone asks for the voice mailbox number, key it in and

press OK. You obtain this number from your service provider. To edit this number at a later time, see ‘Voice mailbox number (Menu 1-9-2)’.

Speed dialling a phone number

If you have assigned a phone number to one of the speed dialling keys ( to ), you can call that phone number in either of the following ways:

• Press the corresponding speed dialling key and press or press and hold the corresponding speed dialling key ( to

) until the call is started.

Note that pressing and holding dials your voice mailbox number.

Assigning a phone number as a speed dial number

The first nine names and phone numbers stored in phone book are automatically saved as speed dial numbers and can be speed dialled via the number keys - . If you want to assign another number to a speed dial key, take the following steps:

1. Press Names and select

assigned to a key, press Assign.

If a phone number is already assigned to a key, you can view the number, change it or erase it by first pressing Options.

NOTE: Assign is also shown when the phone has automatically saved a phone number from the phone book to a speed dialling key.

2. Search for the desired name and/or phone number from phone

book, and press OK to select it.

Speed dials. If no phone number is

Answering a call

1. To answer the call, you can

• press or any key except , or Reject or

• open the sliding cover.

2. Press to end the call. You can also end the call by closing

the sliding cover.

TIP: To reject an incoming call, press .If the function is activated to divert the calls, for example to your voice mailbox, rejecting an incoming call will also divert the call. See ‘Call Divert’.

NOTE: When somebody is calling you, the phone flashes the caller’s name or phone number or the text found in the phone book with the same last seven digits as the caller’s phone number, only the caller’s phone number will be displayed, if this is available.

Call. If more than one name is

Divert when busy

Call waiting

This network service allows you to answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress if you have activated the menu function Call Waiting Options (Menu 4-4-5).

1. While in a call, press (or press Options and select

to answer the waiting call. The first call is put on hold.

Answer)

2. To switch between the two calls, press Swap or .

3. To end the active call, press .

• To reject the waiting call, press Reject.

In-call options

Your phone provides a number of functions that you can use during a call. You cannot use all of these functions at all times. Many of the In-Call options are network services. By pressing Options during a call the following In-Call options may be available:

Hold or Unhold to hold or release a call New call to make a call when you have a call in progress Send DTMF to send touch tones (DTMF tones) End all calls to end all calls Names to access the phone book Menu to access menu functions Mute to mute the phone’s microphone Transfer to connect an active call and a call on hold and

disconnect yourself from the calls.

Making a conference call

This feature allows up to six persons to take part in a conference call (network service).

1. While in a call, press Options and scroll to Select.

2. Key in the phone number or recall it from memory, and call the number by pressing Call. The first call is put on hold.

3. When the new call has been answered, join it in the conference call by pressing Options. Scroll to

4. To add a new participant to the call, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Conference and press Select.

New Call and press

5. To have a private conversation with a single participant, press

Options, scroll to that you want to have a discussion with and press OK.

• Press Swap or to swap between the conference and the

private call.

6. To return to the conference call, select

step 3.

7. To end the conference call, press .

Private and press Select. Select the participant

Conference again. See

Keypad locks (Keyguard)

This feature locks the keypad to prevent the keys being accidentally pressed, for example when your phone is in your pocket or in your purse.

When the keypad is locked, appears at the top of the display.

To lock/unlock the keypad using the sliding cover

• To lock the keypad, close the sliding cover and then press (Lock keys). See picture.

• To unlock the keypad, open the sliding cover.

• To unlock the keypad, but leave the sliding cover closed, press then OK.

Unlock and

To lock/unlock the keypad with the sliding cover open

• To lock the keypad, press Menu and then quickly.

• To unlock the keypad, press

When the keyguard is on

• To answer a call, press .

Unlock and then quickly.

• To end or reject a call, press or close the sliding cover. The keyguard is off during a call.

NOTE: When Keyguard is on, calls may be possible to the emergency number programmed into your phone (e.g. 112, 911 or other official emergency number). Key in the emergency number and press . The number is displayed only after you have keyed in its last digit.

4. Phone book (Names)

You can store phone numbers and their associated names in the memory of the phone (internal phone book) or the SIM card (SIM phone book). The internal phone book can store 250 names (each of which can have up to 20 characters) and phone numbers (each of which can have up to 30 digits) at a time. The phone supports SIM cards which can store up to 250 names and phone numbers.

In addition to storing names and phone numbers, phone book also offers a wide range of functions for managing them.

Entering the phone book

1. In standby mode, press Names.

2. During a call, press Options, scroll with or to

press Select.

Names, and

Selecting the phone book (Memory in use)

1. In the standby mode, press Names.

2. Scroll with or to

3. Scroll to

4. Scroll to

NOTE: After the SIM card is changed, the SIM phone book is

automatically selected.

Memory in use and press Select.

SIM card or Phone and press OK.

SIM card memory is indicated by the symbol on the display and phone memory by the symbol .

Options and press Select.

Storing a phone number with a name (Add entry)

You can store names and phone numbers in the internal or the SIM phone book.

1. In the standby mode, press Names.

2. Scroll to

3. Key in the name and press OK.

Use the keys labelled with letters ( - ) to write the name. Press once for the first labelled letter, twice for the second and three times for the third etc.

• To switch between upper and lower character case, press

• To insert a number, press and hold the key labelled with the

• To switch between letter and number mode, press and hold

• To insert a space, press .

• Pressing brings up a list of special characters. Move

• If you make a mistake, you can remove characters to the left

• and move the cursor left and right, respectively.

4. Key in an area code and phone number, and press OK.

TIP: If you key in the + character for the international prefix (press

same phone number when you are calling from abroad.

Add entry and press Select.

. The symbol ABC or abc shown at the top of the display

indicates the selected case.

desired number.

through the list to the desired character with or and press Use to insert it in the name.

of the cursor by pressing Clear as many times as necessary. Pressing and holding Clear clears the screen.

twice) in front of the country code, you will be able to use the

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