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Quick and easy
Thank you for choosing this Nokia phone! These pages give some tips on using your phone. More
detailed information is given throughout this user guide.
■ Before using your phone
1. Insert a SIM card in the phone. See Inserting a SIM card on page 22.
2. Install and charge the battery. See Inserting a SIM card on page 22 and Charging the battery on
page 24.
3. Switch on your phone by pressing and holding (see page 25). See also Display indicators on page
20.
■ Call functions
Making a call
Key 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).
For your safety................................................................................................................................. 14
General information ........................................................................................................................ 16
Stickers on the sales package ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Accessories and batteries .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
1. Your phone.................................................................................................................................. 18
Using the keys .................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Power key ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Number keys.................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
C key ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Essential indicators related to menu functions................................................................................................................... 21
2. Getting started ........................................................................................................................... 22
Inserting a SIM card ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Using the SIM card ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Inserting the SIM card in the phone ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Charging the battery ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Switching the phone on or off ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
If the phone requests a PIN code or security code: ........................................................................................................ 25
Switching off ................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Making a call..................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Switching to handsfree mode ................................................................................................................................................... 27
International calls ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Adjusting the earpiece volume ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Muting the microphone.............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Redialling a last dialled number............................................................................................................................................... 28
Making a call using the Phone book ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Speed dialling a phone number ................................................................................................................................................ 29
Making a new call during a call ............................................................................................................................................... 30
Answering a call............................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Diverting or rejecting a call....................................................................................................................................................... 31
Answering a new call during a call ......................................................................................................................................... 31
Listening to voice messages.......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Locking the keypad.......................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Selecting a ringing tone (Menu 5-1).......................................................................................................................................... 32
Adjusting all the phone tones by a single setting .................................................................................................................. 33
Storing a phone number with a name ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Writing text ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Using predictive text input ........................................................................................................................................................ 34
Writing compound words ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
Selecting a dictionary for predictive text input ............................................................................................................... 36
Turning predictive text input off .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Traditional text input .................................................................................................................................................................. 37
4. Using the menus......................................................................................................................... 39
Accessing a menu function........................................................................................................................................................... 39
By scrolling..................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
By a shortcut ................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Contents
Exiting a menu function ................................................................................................................................................................ 40
List of menu functions ................................................................................................................................................................... 41
5. Phone book (Menu 1) ................................................................................................................ 44
Calling a service number (Menu 1-2) ........................................................................................................................................ 44
Storing a name and phone number (Menu 1-3)..................................................................................................................... 45
Erasing a name and phone number (Menu 1-4)..................................................................................................................... 45
Editing a stored name and phone number (Menu 1-5)........................................................................................................ 45
Assigning a ringing tone to a phone number (Menu 1-6)................................................................................................... 45
Sending and receiving a name and phone number (Menu 1-7) ........................................................................................ 46
Receiving a name and phone number .................................................................................................................................... 46
Type of view and memory status (Menu 1-8) ......................................................................................................................... 46
Selecting how the stored names and phone numbers are displayed - Type of view................................................ 46
Checking the amount of free space in the Phone book - Memory status................................................................... 47
Assigning a phone number to a speed dial key (Menu 1-9) ............................................................................................... 47
Using the speed dialling keys ................................................................................................................................................... 47
Adding a voice tag to a name and phone number ............................................................................................................. 48
Making a call by saying a voice tag........................................................................................................................................ 49
Listening to a voice tag .............................................................................................................................................................. 49
Changing a voice tag .................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Erasing a voice tag....................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Writing and sending a text message (Menu 2-1)................................................................................................................... 51
Writing a message........................................................................................................................................................................ 51
Reading a text message (Inbox - Menu 2-2) ........................................................................................................................... 53
Viewing a message you have saved
(Outbox - Menu 2-3) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Set 1 (Menu 2-7-1) .................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Message centre number .......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Messages sent as....................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Common (Menu 2-7-2) ............................................................................................................................................................. 57
Reply via same centre.............................................................................................................................................................. 58
Character support ..................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Info service (Menu 2-8) ................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Voice mailbox number (Menu 2-9) ............................................................................................................................................. 58
Service command editor (Menu 2-10) ....................................................................................................................................... 59
Starting a chat.................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Received calls (Menu 4-2)............................................................................................................................................................. 62
Show costs in ................................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Ringing tone (Menu 5-1)............................................................................................................................................................... 65
Creating a new ringing tone ..................................................................................................................................................... 66
Receiving a ringing tone ............................................................................................................................................................ 67
Message alert tone (Menu 5-5)................................................................................................................................................... 68
Own number sending .................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Phone line in use .......................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Language ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 72
Cell info display ............................................................................................................................................................................ 72
Confirm SIM service actions...................................................................................................................................................... 73
Closed user group ......................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Selecting a divert mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 78
12. Games (Menu 8) ....................................................................................................................... 80
Using the game options ................................................................................................................................................................. 80
Making a calculation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Making a currency conversion ..................................................................................................................................................... 83
Currency conversion in standby mode ....................................................................................................................................... 84
Adding a reminder ........................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Viewing the reminders.................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Erasing a reminder........................................................................................................................................................................... 86
When the reminder time is reached ........................................................................................................................................... 86
Automatic update of date and time (Menu 11-6) ................................................................................................................. 89
Selecting a profile ........................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Editing the settings contained in a profile............................................................................................................................... 90
Settings available in a profile ...................................................................................................................................................... 91
Ringing tone .................................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Message alert tone ...................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Changing the Nokia Xpress-on™ covers.................................................................................................................................... 95
Charging and discharging the battery.................................................................................................................................... 98
Using the batteries....................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Care and maintenance................................................................................................................... 101
Important safety information....................................................................................................... 102
Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect incompatible products.
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES
When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect
incompatible products.
MAKING CALLS
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 and hold twice for several seconds 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.
■ Security code
General information
The security code protects your phone against unauthorised use. This code is supplied with the phone.
The preset code is 12345. Change the code (see Change access codes on page 76) and set the phone to
request it (see Phone security on page 76). Keep the new code secret and in a safe place, separate from
the phone.
■ Network services
The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM 900 and GSM 1800
networks.
Note that dual band functionality is a network dependent feature. Check with your local operator if
you can subscribe to and use this functionality.
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.
This apparatus is intended for use when supplied with power from ACP-7, ACP-8, LCH-9, and DCV-10.
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.
Display indicators inform you of the current operation of the phone.
Standby mode
Your phone
The indicators described below are shown when the phone is ready for use, with no characters keyed in
by the user. When this screen is shown, the phone is in ‘standby mode’.
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 ().
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 (7).
Getting started
5. Replace the back cover:
Insert the two catches of the back cover in the corresponding slots in the
phone (8) and slide the cover towards the bottom of the phone until it
locks into place (9).
■ Charging the battery
• Do not charge the battery when one or both of the phone covers is removed. See also Battery
information on page 98.
1. Connect the lead from the charger to the base of the phone.
2. Connect the charger to an AC wall outlet. The battery indicator bar starts
scrolling.
• The phone can be used while charging if it is switched on.
• If the battery is totally run down, it may take up to a few minutes before the charging indicator
is shown.
• The charging time depends on the charger and battery used and on how much power there is left
in the battery. For example, charging the battery supplied with the phone may take up to six
hours when using the ACP-7 charger.
• If Not charging is displayed, charging is suspended. Wait for a while, disconnect the charger,
plug it in again and retry. If charging still fails, contact your dealer.
3. When the battery is fully charged, the bar stops scrolling. Disconnect the charger from the AC
outlet and the phone.
■ Switching the phone on or off
Switching on
Press and hold the key for a second.
If the phone requests a PIN code or security code:
Key in the code and press (OK).
See also PIN code request on page 74, Phone security on page 76, and Access
codes on page 96.
Warning! Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is
prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
• Normal position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone.
• Your phone has a built-in antenna (grey area in picture). As with any other radio-
transmitting device, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is
Getting started
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 call optimizes the antenna performance and the talk-time of
your phone.
Switching off
Press and hold the key for a second.
Tip: Alternatively, press quickly in standby mode, scroll with or to Switch off!, and press
1. In standby mode, key in the phone number including the area code using the
keys to . The text Menu changes to Call.
If you make a mistake, press to delete the character to the left.
2. Press (Call) and wait for the answer. The text Call changes to End.
3. Press (End) to finish the call (or to cancel the call attempt).
Switching to handsfree mode
When you are using the phone with the PPH-1 handsfree car kit, you can switch
from handsfree mode to privacy mode by disconnecting the PPH-1 from the phone.
To switch back to handsfree mode, plug the PPH-1 into the phone.
International calls
1. In standby mode, press twice quickly for the + character which replaces the international
access code.
2. Enter the country code, area code (remove the leading 0 if necessary) and phone number.
4. Key in the first letter of the name (using the keys to ) and press (OK). For example,
to view the first name starting with the letter “S”, press quickly four times.
You can skip this step if you like.
5. Scroll with or to the desired name. You can check the related phone number by pressing and
holding .
6. Press (Call).
Quick find: Press in standby mode. The first name (and/or phone number) in the Phone book
is displayed. Find the desired name by first keying in its first letter and pressing or .
Speed dialling a phone number
If you have assigned a phone number to one of the speed dialling keys to , 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: Press and hold the speed dialling key until the call is started.
Note that pressing and holding calls your voice mailbox.
See also Assigning a phone number to a speed dial key (Menu 1-9) on page 47) and Speed dialling on
page 70.
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), key in the phone number or recall it
from the Phone book, and press (Call).
Basic functions
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).
■ 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 stored 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