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Page 2: ...ne call or to return to the start screen Use this key to dial and answer phone calls Menu Names Retractable antenna pull here to extend it Press to select upper or lower case letters when editing text Press and hold while or is displayed to enter numbers rather than letters Press this key to select special characters when entering text and numbers Earpiece Press the scroll keys up or down during a...

Page 3: ...pper case letters or numbers Press the key to switch letter case Any characters you enter will be lower case letters or numbers Press the key to switch letter case Appears when you press and hold the key while editing text Only numbers can be entered while in this mode The alarm clock is set Your phone is ready to place or receive a data call You have a reminder in your calendar to do something ap...

Page 4: ...u 9 Menu and submenu numbering 10 Using Shortcuts 10 Help Text 10 Summary of Menu Items and Shortcuts 11 4 The Basics 14 Switching the phone on and off 14 Getting a strong signal 14 Making a call 15 Ending a call 16 Answering a call 16 Keyguard 16 5 Your Phone A to Z 18 ABC abc mode 18 Access codes 18 Alarm clock 18 All calls timer 20 Anykey answer 20 Automatic answer 20 Automatic redial 20 Calcul...

Page 5: ...led calls 36 Earpiece volume 36 Emergency calls 36 Emergency key 9 37 Entering text and numbers 38 Erasing mobile messages 40 Erase options for your phone book 40 Fax calls 40 Games 41 Inbox 43 In call menu 43 Keyguard 43 Keypad tones 43 Language 44 Last call timer 44 Last number redial 44 Letter case 44 Life timer 45 Lights 45 Listen to voice messages 45 Lock code 46 Manual touch tones 46 Memory ...

Page 6: ... profiles 66 Restricting calls 66 Ringing options 68 Ringing tone 68 Ringing volume 69 Saved 69 Scrolling view 69 Security settings 70 Security code 70 Send own caller ID with next call 71 Settings 72 Storing a name and number 72 Synchronization 72 System selection 73 Text messaging 74 Touch tone length 74 Touch tones 75 Unlocked phone number 76 Vibrating alert 77 Voice mailbox number 77 Voice mes...

Page 7: ... message 88 Sending a mobile message 92 Erasing mobile messages 92 8 Data and Fax Calls 93 Getting started 94 Configuring your data or fax software 94 To start a data or fax call 94 To receive a data or fax call 95 Manual selection of incoming data fax calls 95 9 Accessories 97 Batteries 97 Chargers and other accessories 99 10 Troubleshooting 103 What if charging fails 103 11 Reference Information...

Page 8: ...erence Using them on aircraft is illegal Switch Off When Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point Do not use near fuels or chemicals Switch Off Near Blasting Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress Observe restrictions and follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All mobile phones may get interference which could affect performance Use Sensibly Use only in the no...

Page 9: ... this device does not cause harmful interference Using this Guide The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use in AMPS 800 CDMA 800 and CDMA 1900 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 the s...

Page 10: ... 6 Charging your new battery Your phone can be used with either a rechargeable Li Ion or NiMH battery Notethat a new battery sfull performance is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles With your phone powered on or off connect the lead from the charger to the bottom of your phone You can also place your phone on the charging stand with the stand connected to a standa...

Page 11: ... discharge once in a while When your phone beeps once and displays Battery low you only have a couple of minutes of talk time remaining The repetition rate of these battery low warnings depend on the remaining battery capacity and the battery condition These warnings are more frequent when you re in a call Note The phone will not give you the warning tone under certain conditions See Warning and g...

Page 12: ...performs better if you fully discharge it from time to time To discharge the battery leave your phone switched on until the battery is drained The phone will display several messages that the battery is low and that you need to recharge it just ignore them You can also use the battery discharge feature of any approved accessory available for your phone Do not attempt to discharge the battery by an...

Page 13: ...imal operation discharge the battery from time to time by leaving your phone switched on until it turns itself off You can also use the battery discharge feature of any approved acces sory available for your phone Do not attempt to dis charge the battery by any other means Temperature extremes will affect the ability of your battery to charge allow it to cool down or warm up first Use the battery ...

Page 14: ...articularly limited in temperatures below 32º F 0º C Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Dispose of used batteries in accordance with any local regulations Cool Features All the features in your phone are cool It s just that some are cooler than others For example did you know that you can lock the keys on your phone to prevent accidental key presses and phone calls Or that you can call someone ...

Page 15: ... want to hang up CAUTION If you press when the phone is requesting input for example a setting phone number name etc the phone displays the start screen and the input is not saved Navigating tools Softkeys Your phone has two softkeys that appear below the display Their current function is indicated by the words appearing above them Simply press the corresponding key under the choice you wish to se...

Page 16: ...r phone s menu and submenus you will notice a scroll bar at the far right of the screen This bar indicates where you are in the menu structure each tab on the bar represents a different menu item For example press Menu once The scroll bar appears with the first top tab displayed A different tab appears each time you press or to move up and down through the menu structure The scroll bar works the s...

Page 17: ...below Using Shortcuts Now that you know about shortcuts use them as a quick and easy way to access a menu without having to scroll through other menus For example to display the Dialed calls menu shortcut 2 3 press Menu Note When entering a shortcut that begins with 1 you must first press followed by 1 and any other number s For example to display the Inbox menu 0 1 1 2 press Menu When entering a ...

Page 18: ...0 1 3 1 Availabilitydependsonyour arrangementwithyour service provider Call log 2 Missed calls 2 1 Received calls 2 2 Dialed calls 2 3 Clear call lists 2 4 All 2 4 1 Missed 2 4 2 Received 2 4 3 Dialed 2 4 4 Call timers 2 5 Last call 2 5 1 All calls 2 5 2 Life timer 2 5 3 Clear timers 2 5 4 Profiles 3 Normal1 3 1 Select 3 1 1 Customize 3 1 2 Ringing options 3 1 2 1 Ringing volume 3 1 2 2 Ringing to...

Page 19: ...r 4 1 4 Minibrowser confirmation1 4 1 5 Incoming data fax call 4 1 6 Phone settings 4 2 Clock 4 2 1 Alarm clock 4 2 2 Touch tones 4 2 3 Restore factory settings 4 2 4 Language 4 2 5 Security settings 4 3 Restrict calls 4 3 1 Access codes 4 3 2 Network services 4 4 Voice privacy1 4 4 1 Call forwarding2 4 4 2 Call waiting2 4 4 3 Send own caller ID with next call2 4 4 4 Network feature setting 4 4 5 ...

Page 20: ...tic B Analog 1 The list of menu items may differ according to service provider Games 6 Memory 6 1 Snake 6 2 Logic 6 3 Dice 6 4 Calculator 7 Calendar 8 Minibrowser1 9 1 Availabilitydependsonyour arrangementwithyour service provider Keyguard 10 ...

Page 21: ...r more information Getting a strong signal For best results fully extend the antenna Your phone operates on radio waves and the quality of radio reception depends on the strength of the radio signal in your area This radio coverage is maintained by a wireless network and the quality of calls on a wireless phone depends on the strength of the wireless radio signal Note TIP ON EFFICIENT OPERATION As...

Page 22: ...phone slightly or move towards a window if you re calling from inside a building Making a call Your cellular phone does not have a dial tone Simply enter the phone number including area code as needed and press Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder Editing a number on display If you make a mistake while entering a number to dial press to...

Page 23: ...rom ringing press While the name of the person who is calling and the message calling is still displayed you can still answer the call Keyguard This feature helps to prevent accidental key presses for example when your phone is in your pocket or purse by disabling your keypad If any key is pressed while Keyguard is activated a message appears Press Unlock and then Activating Keyguard Press and hol...

Page 24: ...ed into your phone The number is displayed only after you have keyed in its last digit To initiate the call press The Emergency key 9 will not work with Keyguard enabled You must deactivate Keyguard prior to turning off your phone Pressing the key quickly turns the display lights on for 15 seconds When the phone is connected to a handsfree device other than a headset keyguard is automatically turn...

Page 25: ... and can be set in advance to sound an alert at a designated time You can also turn your phone off after you ve set the alarm Your phone will automatically wake up and sound the alarm at the specified time The volume for the alarm clock is determined by the current ringing volume Note If you have selected the Silent or Meeting profile your alarm will only beep once The best profile to use while us...

Page 26: ... stops alarming for 10 minutes then starts again If you turn off the phone If you turn off the phone and the alarm is set the phone switches itself on at alarm time then the alarm sounds To shut off the alarm press any key except Snooze The phone displays Keep the phone on Press Yes to keep it on or No to switch it off Note If you do not make a selection after 1 minute the phone will automatically...

Page 27: ...Note Handsfree and Headset profiles will not appear in your phone until you have connected an approved handsfreedeviceora headsetto yourphoneatleast once Activating automatic answer 1 Press Menu 3 Profiles 2 Your phone lists each profile Scroll to highlight the Handsfree or Headset profile then press Options Note Handsfree and Headset will not appear in the list unless the phone has already been c...

Page 28: ... wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger Using the calculator 1 Press Menu 7 Calculator 2 With the screen that contains a 0 enter the first number in the calculation press for decimal point 3 To add press appears To subtract press appears To multiply press appears To divide press appears To insert a decimal press the key 4 Enter the second number Repeat these s...

Page 29: ...k you will be prompted to set your phone s time and date When your phone prompts you for the time with hh mm enter the time in hours and minutes using two digit fields then press OK Note Time format 24 hour or am pm is set using the Clock See Clock on page 32 When your phone prompts you for the date with mm dd yyyy enter the month and day using two digit fields and year using a four digit field th...

Page 30: ...ose You can also set an alarm for any calendar note Note See Entering text and numbers on page 38 for help with entering information at the Subject prompt Note When thealarm goesoff you can press Postpone or OK Press OK to shut off the alarm Option 3 Erase notes With this option you ll need to choose which notes to erase If you choose all the notes for the day currently on display Of chosen day or...

Page 31: ...or function properly However you can use the feature code manually if you choose by including the feature code in front of the phone number to which you wish to forward your calls for example 72 555 1212 See Network feature setting on page 56 for more details If the code you store is not correct the Call forwarding feature will not work 1 Press Menu 4 4 2 Settings Network services Call forwarding ...

Page 32: ...ed numbers that have called you and the amount of time you ve spent on calls Using call log 1 Press Menu 2 Call log 2 Scroll to one of the following options then press Select or OK 2 1 Missed calls See page 53 2 2 Received calls See page 65 2 3 Dialed calls See page 35 2 4 Clear call lists See page 31 2 5 Call timers See page 26 Tip You can dial any of the phone numbers by pressing while the numbe...

Page 33: ... access and activate some of your phone s features Using call settings 1 Press Menu 4 1 Settings Call settings 2 Scroll to one of the following options then press Select 4 1 1 Emergency key 9 See page 37 4 1 2 Automatic redial See page 20 4 1 3 Calling card See page 29 4 1 4 Anykey answer See page 20 4 1 5 Minibrowser confirmation See page 52 4 1 6 Incoming data fax call See page 93 Call timers Yo...

Page 34: ...time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary depending upon items such as network features rounding off for billing and taxes Note See NAM selection on page 54 for details on NAM Call waiting If you have subscribed to call waiting your phone will beep during a call to let you know you have an incoming call Your phone may also display the incoming caller s identification See Caller ID ...

Page 35: ...rvice that helps identify incoming calls Contact your service provider for details When Caller ID is active your phone may display the caller s phone number The caller s name may also display if their name and number has been stored in the phone book or if the wireless network supports it Call or Call caller ID unavailable will display when the wireless network doesn t recognize the calling number...

Page 36: ...or your card Press Select to confirm your choice Note These calling cards are frequently used with these dialing sequences However they may vary and are subjecttochangeatthephonecompany sdiscretion Note The order of thestepsto followmayvary depending on which dialing sequence your card uses If you use a calling card from You typically are required to Select this dialing sequence MCI AT T True Choi...

Page 37: ...ing card to use 1 Press Menu 4 1 3 Settings Call settings Calling card 2 Scroll to the desired card then press Options 3 Scroll to highlight Select and press OK 4 Enter security code at Security code press OK 5 Your phone will display Card ready for use Making calling card calls Enter the phone number including any prefix such as 0 or 1 that your calling card may require when you make a calling ca...

Page 38: ...spective call lists Note When the Dialed calls list is cleared the shortcut list the list that appears when you press and a scroll key is also cleared Clear timers This feature clears all call timers except the life timer for the currently selected NAM The list of the last 10 dialed numbers is also cleared this is the list that appears when you press then Note See Call timers on page 26 for more d...

Page 39: ...the network clock do the following Manually setting the clock 1 Press Menu 4 2 1 Settings Phone settings Clock 2 Scroll to Time settings then press Select 3 Scroll to Set clock then press Select 4 Enter the current time For example to enter 7 30 enter 0730 Press OK 5 Scroll to am or pm then press OK Selecting time format If you choose am pm format you will notice a small indicator that appears to ...

Page 40: ...prompted to enter your own time only if the battery is replaced or recharged while still outside of the digital network see above Displaying or hiding the clock 1 PressMenu 4 2 1 Settings Phone settings Clock 2 Depending on the current settings either Hide time day or Show time day will be highlighted 3 Press Select Conference call This feature allows you to add a third party to a call Note This f...

Page 41: ...r screen while a call is active Once the call has ended simply press any key to clear the display the display will also clear automatically after 10 seconds Note Also see Call timers on page 26 Activating the current call timer Press Menu 2 5 Call log Call timers and press Details With Current call timer displayed press Select scroll to On and press OK Note As with all call timers the actual time ...

Page 42: ...y to which you want to assign the custom ringing tone 2 Press Details then Options or if the scrolling view for your phone book is set to Name number just press Options 3 Scroll to Custom tone then press Select 4 Scroll through the list of ringing tones until the desired tone is highlighted If you wait a moment while a tone is highlighted you ll hear the tone To remove the custom tone from the ent...

Page 43: ...h the list Also see Call log on page 25 for details on other call lists Dialed calls options See Call log options on page 25 Earpiece volume During a call you can adjust the listening volume of your phone s earpiece by pressing or Note See Volume on page 79 for details Emergency calls 1 If the phone is not on switch it on 2 Key in the emergency number for your present location for example 911 or o...

Page 44: ... certain features are in use keyguard restrict calls etc you may first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider When making an emergency call remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Remember that your cellular phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an a...

Page 45: ... When you see the letter you wish to enter simply press the key associated with that letter until it appears on the display numbers also appear ABC mode When you need to enter letters into your phone it will automatically switch over to mode Your phone displays the icon to indicate that your phone is in ABC mode It also displays when you are viewing names rather than numbers When is displayed you ...

Page 46: ...ame result However you can do this more quickly by accessing the mode without having to scroll through each letter to access the number you wish to enter Simply press the key for about 2 seconds while in or mode and the icon will appear While in this mode only numbers can be entered Letters cannot be entered unless your phone is in mode Press the key again for a couple of seconds if you wish to de...

Page 47: ...u need in a single number sequence Erasing mobile messages You can erase all mobile text messages quickly and easily from the Text messages menu Menu 0 1 1 5 Erase options for your phone book See Erasing one entry from the phone book on page 61 and Erasing all entries from the phone book on page 62 Fax calls Note Thisfeatureisavailableonlyifyourserviceprovider s network supports data and fax calls...

Page 48: ...ft to bottom right Once found pairs stay visible Snake Feed the snake with as many goodies as possible and watch it grow Use keys 2 up 4 left 6 right and 8 down to turn the snake toward food The snake can only turn 90 degrees at a time The more goodies the snake eats the higher the score Using a higher level of difficulty increases the snake s speed but also increases the point value for each good...

Page 49: ...k and unlock each die as many times as you wish When you start a new game the dice roll for a couple of seconds and then stop Use the 4 left and 6 right keys to select a die Press the 5 key to lock or unlock the selected die Press to roll the unlocked dice again Game options When you select a game you can choose from the following submenus Level allows you to choose the level of difficulty except ...

Page 50: ...your micro phone is already muted Mute will change to End mute see Microphone on page 48 Touch tones Allows you to manually enter a touch tone string or search for one in your phone book see Phone book on page 58 Menu Allows you access most of your phone s menu Names Allows you access to your phone book see Phone book on page 58 New call Allows you to place the call to the third party when making ...

Page 51: ...hone allows you to choose your phone s displayed language Choosing a language for your phone 1 Press Menu 4 2 5 Settings Phone settings Language 2 Scroll to the language you wish to use and press OK Last call timer This feature displays the duration of your last call Note See Call timers on page 26 Last number redial When you want to call your last dialed number Press then again Note You must be a...

Page 52: ...hone or if they are on at all times This setting works only when your phone is connected to a handsfree device 1 Press Menu 3 Profiles 2 Your phone lists each profile Scroll to the profile you want and press Options Note Handsfree will not appear in thelistuntil thephone has been connected to a handsfree device at least one time 3 Highlight Customize and press OK Scroll to Lights and press Select ...

Page 53: ...ode press OK Note When you change your lock code make sure you storeit in a safe place awayfrom yourphone Avoid entering accesscodessimilar toemergencynumbers to prevent accidental emergency calls Manual touch tones This setting determines how long touch tones are produced as you press the keys on the keypad Note that touch tones are sometimes called DTMF tones Note See Touch tone length on page 7...

Page 54: ...ct 2 Scroll to one of the following options then press Select 1 1 Text messages See page 74 1 2 Voice messages See page 77 1 3 Welcome note See page 81 Message alert tone This is one of the settings in your phone s profiles see page 63 It sets the tone that your phone makes when you get a mobile text message Note Also see Touch tone length on page 74 1 Press Menu 3 Profiles 2 Your phone lists each...

Page 55: ...ice provider may also require that you subscribe to this additional service For more information contact your service provider About the Minibrowser Warning Your phone must be switched on to use the Minibrowser Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited Warning Emergency Key 9 is disabled while you are in a Minibrowser session TheMinibrowser lets you browsetheinternet for inf...

Page 56: ...hat is not stored in memory a new Minibrowser session begins and you ll be billed accordingly Launching the Minibrowser The first time you launch the Minibrowser you go through a security setup process that takes 3 to 5 minutes follow the on screen prompts 1 From the start screen press Menu then scroll to Minibrowser The following message appears to re mind you that you may be billed for the conne...

Page 57: ...er software Advanced Change server and encryption settings Exit Minibrowser Exit the Minibrowser Switch off Turn off the phone About web page content The following items may appear on web pages numbered options some options may not be numbered links embedded in content input fields for text or numbers simple text Navigating in the Minibrowser Scroll through the menus and contents of a page Press s...

Page 58: ...hted item Left softkey Usually selects the highlighted item but its function may change depending on what you are doing Right softkey Usually selects a secondary option or displays a menu of secondary options Links Links usually appear as items in a numbered list Depending on its type when activated a link will take you to another page or site make a phone call Somesites support thisfeature When y...

Page 59: ... bookmark that represents the page you want go to then press Select Tip A number is associated with each bookmark in the bookmark list To quickly go to a bookmark press and hold the appropriate number key End the Minibrowser session Press and hold OR Display the Home Page If the Home Page is not currently displayed press repeatedly until it is displayed Press Exit Minibrowser appears Press Exit OR...

Page 60: ...f you press and hold the Minibrowser session ends without confirmation regardless of the Minibrowser confirmation setting Missed calls If Caller ID is available your phone will keep track of the last 10 calls you have missed if you weren t around to answer the call You can even find out what time they called Missed calls will appear in your phone only if it was turned on and in a service area when...

Page 61: ...vice areas for example one in Dallas and another in Chicago each giving your phone a different phone number or account Only one number can be active at a time When you select a phone number you re also selecting which system you re using as your home system see System selection on page 73 The first phone number displayed with this menu is the currently selected number Note It may not be necessary ...

Page 62: ...oose to deactivate automatic updating To deactivate automatic updating press Menu 4 4 8 Settings Network services Automatic update of service and select No Manual NAM update Usually you manually update your phone after talking with yourservice provider scustomer servicerepresentative To manually initiate an update press Menu4 4 7 Settings Network services NAM update and select OK Note In some case...

Page 63: ...pears as a menu item You can then use the menu to activate and deactivate these services Note These feature codes may already be stored in your phone by your service provider Check with your service provider to confirm if these codes are already configured in your phone Note If your phone has more than one phone number programmed any feature codes stored will apply only to your primary phone numbe...

Page 64: ...g on page 56 for details One touch dialing This feature allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily with the touch of a button You must store names and numbers in your phone book see page 59 before you can use this feature Then you can assign a name from the phone book to a one touch dial location using your phone s keys 2 through 8 Note Key1isreservedforyourvoicemailbox seepage 77 Key9 isre...

Page 65: ...Scroll to the location you wish to change and press Options 3 Scroll to Change then press Select 4 Scroll through phone book to select new number and press Select Erasing one touch dial locations 1 Press Names scroll to 1 touch dialing and press Select 2 Scroll to the location you wish to erase and press Options 3 Scroll to Erase press Select then press OK at Erase Paging If your service provider ...

Page 66: ...o use a name that already exists Replace name of existing entry appears To replace the existing entry press OK To return to the previous screen press Back 4 Enter a phone number 32 digits maximum then press OK Note When you remove the battery entries are NOT lost they are retained in memory Associating an email address with an entry You can associate an email address with an entry in your phone bo...

Page 67: ...ckly scroll to a name press the appropriate number key For example to quickly scroll to Mom the letter M press To scroll to Nancy the letter N press twice Search Press Names The menu item Search appears highlighted by default Press Select Enter the desired name Press OK If you entered only the first letter of the name and several names begin with the same letter scroll until the desired name appea...

Page 68: ...ook entries See Finding a name in the phone book on page 60 2 Press Details then Options or if the scrolling view for your phone book is set to Name number just press Options 3 Edit appears highlighted by default Press Select 4 Edit the name then press OK 5 Edit the number then press OK Editing an email address 1 Highlight the name in the list of phone book entries See Finding a name in the phone ...

Page 69: ...mation stored in the phone With phone lock activated Phone locked will be displayed each time you turn your phone on or off You will be prompted for your lock code when you press either Names or Menu Call not allowed will be displayed if you attempt to place a call while phone is locked Once your lock code has been accepted your phone will function normally Activating and deactivating phone lock P...

Page 70: ...ess Select 4 2 1 Clock See page 32 4 2 2 Alarm clock See page 55 4 2 3 Touch tones See page 74 4 2 4 Restore factory settings See page 65 4 2 5 Language See page 44 Profiles You can adjust and customize your phone to whatever environment you find yourself in for example shopping mall movie theater etc Each profile uses its predefined settings to determine your phone s ringing volume ringing tone m...

Page 71: ...one of these items press OK If you wish to go back to the main menu press Back Select activates the profile Customize allows you to customize a profile by changing its settings When you reach one of the following set tings within a profile press Select Once you make your choice within that setting press OK Ringing options Ringing volume Ringing tone Vibrating alert Keypad tones Warning and game to...

Page 72: ...ceived calls then scroll the list of numbers Note Also see Call log on page 25 for details on other call lists Received calls options See Call log options on page 25 Restore factory settings You can reset the settings of many of your phone s features to factory defaults as in a new phone Restoring factory settings Press Menu 4 2 4 Settings Phone settings Restore factory settings enter your phone s...

Page 73: ...e maximum number of characters you can enter for each restriction is 15 1 Press Menu 4 3 1 Settings Security settings Restrict calls 2 Scroll to Restrict outgoing calls or Restrict incoming calls and press Select 3 Enter the security code and press OK Note The message Caller ID must be available will display prior to creating an incoming call restriction 4 Scroll to Add restriction to create an ou...

Page 74: ...Select and press OK 5 Scroll to each restriction you wish to use and press Mark press Unmark to deactivate existing restrictions 6 Press Back and then press Yes at Save changes Editing a call restriction 1 Press Menu 4 3 1 Settings Security settings Restrict calls 2 Scroll to Restrict outgoing calls or Restrict incoming calls and press Select 3 Enter the security code and press OK 4 Scroll to Edit...

Page 75: ... alert tones or incoming data fax calls see page 74 Selecting ringing options 1 Press Menu 3 Profiles 2 Your phone lists each profile Scroll to the profile you want and press Options 3 Highlight Customize and press OK Scroll to Ringing options then press Select 4 Highlight either Ring Ascending Ring once Beep once or Silent and press OK Note The Ascending ringing option plays the selected ringing ...

Page 76: ...ving mobile messages on page 82 for details Scrolling view You have three different options on how you can view the phone book Your choices are Name list shows all stored names in a scrolling list Three names will appear at any given time To view other names in the directory scroll the list Name list is the default setting Name number displays individual names and numbers stored in your directory ...

Page 77: ...hanged your security code and don t remember the new code contact your service provider Once you have changed your security code the default setting is no longer valid Your phone will prompt you for a five digit security code for certain features These features can be used only after the correct security code has been successfully entered Note When entering your security code will appear on thedis...

Page 78: ...es referred to as blocking caller ID Warning While roaming you may not be able to block caller ID Note Before you can activate this feature you should first store the feature code given to you by your service provider Otherwise this feature may not appearin themenu or function properly Checkwith your service provider to confirm if the feature code has been pre programmed for you See Network featur...

Page 79: ...uick save method described below Quick save Enter the phone number and press Save Enter a name at Name if you wish optional then press OK Note To save the number without entering a name press and hold Save for 2 seconds The number will appear at the end of your phone book list Also see Entering text and numbers on page 38 Synchronization Your phone supports synchronization of its phone book with m...

Page 80: ...ition of using your phone outside of its home area While roaming another service provider s system handles your call so the service rate for the call is usually greater than the rate for calls made within your home area While roaming the word Roaming and the roaming indicator appear on the start screen Note In some systems you may need to have a roaming agreement in order to place a call If no roa...

Page 81: ...is the default selection Your phone searches for system B If system B is not available it searches for an available analog system Analog Your phone searches for an available analog system If an analog system is not available No Service appears While Analog is selected if you power your phone off and back on your phone will automatically be reset to Automatic B Text messaging See Receiving mobile m...

Page 82: ... frequently used strings of numbers Sending a touch tone string Make sure Menu 4 2 3 1 Settings Phone settings Touch tones Manual touch tones is not set to Off During a call 1 Press Options 2 Scroll to Touch tones and press OK 3 Enter touch tone string or recall string from the phone book and press OK Note Usecautionwhensending confidentialinformation over the air when using DTMF tones in analog m...

Page 83: ...on youcan makea call to that number while the phone is locked Note See Phone lock on page 62 for details on phone lock Storing the unlocked phone number 1 Press Menu 4 3 2 2 Settings Security settings Access codes Unlocked phone number 2 Enter lock code and press OK 3 Enter phone number at Number or press Search and scroll through the phone book 4 Press OK Note Saving a new unlocked phone number w...

Page 84: ...te The vibrating alert does not work when your phone is connected to any charger or handsfree device Also if you have chosen the Ring once option for the profile you re using the vibrating alert will only vibrate once when your phone rings Voice mailbox number This number dials your voice mailbox Note See Voice messages in next section Voice messages Voice mail is a network service that may requir...

Page 85: ...in different wireless systems So if you need information about how to record your greeting or how to store your password contact your service provider You ll also need to contact them on how to listen to voice messages once you re connected to your voice mailbox Listening to your voice messages If New voice message is displayed just press Listen and follow the prompts If you d rather listen to you...

Page 86: ... listening to your last new message If the network in which you are currently using your phone does not automatically clear the voice message icon you can manually clear the icon To clear the icon press Menu 0 1 2 3 Messages Voice messages Clear voice message icon then press Clear Voice privacy Note Availability of this feature depends on your arrangement with your service provider and the network...

Page 87: ...for incoming voice calls and message alert tones Setting the ringing volume 1 Press Menu 3 Profiles 2 Your phone lists each profile Scroll to the profile you want and press Options 3 Highlight Customize and press OK Scroll to Ringing volume then press Select 4 Scroll through the options When you hear the volume level you wish to use press OK Warning and game tones This is one of the settings in yo...

Page 88: ...name a reminder etc The maximum length is 36 characters 1 Press Menu 0 1 3 Messages Welcome note 2 Enter new message or edit an existing one 3 Press Options 4 Scroll to Save or Erase and press OK Thewelcome note appears each timeyour phone is switched on Characters you enter are added to the left of the cursor To delete characters to the left of the cursor press Clear To move the cursor press or N...

Page 89: ...nd the date that the message was sent The body contains the main part of the message If you receive a message that was sent via email the message subject title may appear at the beginning of the message Messages are stored in folders Inbox Messages whether read or unread that you have neither erased nor saved Outbox Messages that you sent if supported by your service provider Saved Messages that y...

Page 90: ...e message the mobile message icon appears and Message received or New emergency message is displayed Depending on the message alert tone setting a tone may sound See Message alert tone on page 47 To read the message press Read The Inbox appears with the new message selected Press Read again If necessary scroll down to read the entire message At the end of the message scroll further to view the sen...

Page 91: ...owser to a web address URL that appears in the body of the message Availability of the Minibrowser depends on your arrangement with your service provider Erasing mobile messages To erase the message you re reading press Options Erase To erase multiple messages press Menu 0 1 1 5 Press Select Choose the type of message to erase ...

Page 92: ...saging a pager the internet through an email client Message folders Message are stored in folders Inbox Messages that you have received whether read or unread and that you have neither deleted nor saved Outbox Messages that you have sent or that you have created then saved intending to send later Saved Messages that were in the Inbox or Outbox and which you saved Predictive text input When composi...

Page 93: ...lank message Reply to a received message Resend a message from the Outbox Forward a message Writing a new blank message 1 Press Menu 0 1 1 1 Messages Text messages Write new Select the type of message to send 2 Address the message See Addressing a mobile message on page 87 3 Press Options then select Edit message Edit write your message The terms writing and editing both refer to the process of en...

Page 94: ...ward then press Select Addressing a mobile message If the Recipient s field is empty press Back to exit the message If one or more characters is present Press and release Clear to delete one character Press and hold Clear to delete all characters To address a mobile message enter as many as 5 email addresses in the Recipient s field The maximum number of characters allowed in each email address is...

Page 95: ...remaining characters that you can enter You can use two different methods to enter text into the message Traditional text input Predictive text input Traditional text input See Entering text and numbers on page 38 for more information Predictive text input Note The predictive text feature is based on a built in dictionary Your phone includes several different language versions of this dictionary A...

Page 96: ...d input language To write a word press each key only once for each letter of the word For example to write hello press The characters that you enter appear underlined The word changes after each keystroke so try not to pay attention to how the word appears on the display until you have pressed all of the keys When you finish writing the word check to ensure that the word is correct If the word is ...

Page 97: ... sentence case Abc Abc Abc Abc upper case or lower case he phone cycles through the following modes Predictive text input sentence case Predictive text input lower case Traditional text input upper case Traditional text input lower case Tip If you don t want to use predictive text input mode at all you may want to deactivate it You can reactivate it later See Deactivating predictive text input mod...

Page 98: ...ess OK If your personal dictionary is full the new word replaces the oldest added word Deactivating predictive text input mode To deactivate the predictive text feature while editing a message press Options Dictionary Dictionary off Templates Note Templates are available only in English While you re editing a message press Options then select Add template Select a template 1 Call me at phone numbe...

Page 99: ...d to enter a value You can edit the template text after you insert it into your message Sending a mobile message When you re done editing your message to send it Press OR press Options then Send If the network can t send your message a warning note should appear Erasing mobile messages To erase the message you re reading press Options Erase To erase multiple messages press Menu 0 1 1 5 Choose the ...

Page 100: ... depending on the type of incoming call If no cable is connected the phone will display Fax call connect data cable or Data call connect data cable If you have Caller ID the caller s name or number will also be displayed You must first terminate the voice call then launch the appropriate data or fax software and allow the software to accept the incoming call Can I receive other calls while a data ...

Page 101: ...o use when your phone is connected rather than changing any existing settings Please refer to the documentation or online help files for your data or fax application when creating new dialing configurations or modifying existing settings To start a data or fax call Note The restrict calls feature may affect any data fax calls you attempt If you experience problems check your call restrictions See ...

Page 102: ...from your data software fax calls typically terminate automatically Note Avoid terminating a call by pressing your phone s key Thismaycauseyourdataorfaxapplication to temporarily lock up and could cause loss of data Manual selection of incoming data fax calls Certain service providers require that you preset your phone to receive the incoming data or fax call rather than having the phone automatic...

Page 103: ...our data or fax application when modifying your modem s initialization string When the software has sent the proper command to your phone the phone will display Ready for data reception or Ready for fax reception momentarily along with either a d or f status indicator at the start screen Once your phone is preset for either data or fax reception you cannot receive incoming voice calls You must eit...

Page 104: ...stalled accessories are mounted and are operating properly Installation of any complex car accessories must be made by qualified personnel only Note 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 Note See page 6 for i...

Page 105: ...olling To obtain 100 charge allowanother twohoursto trickle charge the battery Charging Configuration Battery BLS 2N BLS 4 BMS 2S Charger connected to phone ACP 7U charger 4 0 5 0 6 0 4 0 ACP 9U charger 2 0 3 5 1 5 LCH 9 charger 2 0 3 5 1 5 Using charger and DCH 8 ACP 7U charger 4 0 5 0 6 0 4 0 ACP 9U charger 2 0 3 5 1 5 Using charger and DCH 9 ACP 7U charger Front slot full rear slot empty 4 0 5 ...

Page 106: ... of Nokia Original Accessories Standard Travel Charger ACP 7U This lightweight 187g and durable AC charger can be used with all battery options To use the Standard Travel Charger plug it into a wall outlet and connect the lead from the charger to the base of your phone The charger can also be used together with the Compact Desktop Charging Stand DCH 8 Battery Option Digital Talk Time Analog Talk T...

Page 107: ...tte Lighter Charger LCH 9 You can charge your phone s battery from your vehicle battery by using the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger LCH 9 Calls are possible during charging A green light indicates the charger is ready for charging when not charging or finished charging if it has been charging The battery charging times are the same as those for the Rapid Travel Charger ACP 9U The input voltage ra...

Page 108: ...our phone in the charging stand for a couple of hours after the scrolling stops Compact Desktop Charging Stand DCH 9 Compatible with all battery options the Compact Desktop Charging Stand can be used with the Standard Travel Charger ACP 7U or the Rapid Travel Charger ACP 9U The Compact Desktop Charging Stand provides mounting for both the phone and a spare battery Plug the charger into a wall outl...

Page 109: ... the status indicator on the left side of the charging stand A red light indicates that the battery is charging a green light indicates that the battery is charged to at least 80 of its capacity The phone has the built in intelligence to maintain the battery so there is no need for a discharge feature on the stand ...

Page 110: ...rea No service will display on your phone No calls can be made or received including emergency calls What if the call doesn t go through Your phone can make and receive calls only when it s switched on and in the wireless network s service area No service means that you re probably outside the wireless service area No calls can be made or received See Checking signal strength on page 15 Check call...

Page 111: ...sfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from...

Page 112: ...k with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices so require Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions ...

Page 113: ... be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft disrupt the wireless telephone network and may be illegal Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Emergency Calls IMPORTANT This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions ...

Page 114: ...d for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6W kg Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actua...

Page 115: ...exposure guidelines use only Nokia approved accessories When carrying the phone while it is on use the specific Nokia belt clip that has been tested for compliance Use of non Nokia approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided ________________________________________________ In the United States and Canada the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1 ...

Page 116: ...When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature moisture can form inside the phone which may damage the phone s electronic circuit boards Do not attempt to open it Non expert handling of the device may damage it Do not drop knock or shake it Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean it Wipe it with a soft...

Page 117: ...ary due to your service provider s network Please check with your service provider for actual data transmission rates Nokia Connecting People and the Original Accessories logos are trademarks of Nokia Corporation and or its affiliates The information contained in this phone was written for dual mode CDMA and AMPS phones The right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in...

Page 118: ... does not cover defects in appearance cosmetic decorative or structural items including framing and any non operative parts NMP s limit of liability under the limited warranty shall be the actual cash value of the Product at the time the Consumer returns the Product for repair determined by the price paid by the Consumer for the Product less a reasonable amount for usage NMP shall not be liable fo...

Page 119: ... procedure a The Consumer shall return the Product to the place of purchase for repair or replacement processing b If a is not convenient because of distance more than 50 miles or for other good cause the Consumer shall ship the Product prepaid and insured to Nokia Mobile Phones Inc Attn Repair Department 795 West Nasa Blvd Melbourne FL 32901 c The Consumer shall include a return address daytime p...

Page 120: ...OF ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OR PROFITS LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE PUNITIVE DAMAGES LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT COST OF CAPITAL COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES DOWNTIME THE CLAIMS OF ANY THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING CUSTOMERS AND INJURY TO PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM BREACH OF THE WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE ...

Page 121: ...d is reflected in the purchase price of the Product 15 Any action or lawsuit for breach of warranty must be commenced within eighteen 18 months following delivery of the Product 16 Questions concerning this limited warranty may be directed to Nokia Customer Care Center USA 7725 Woodland Center Blvd Ste 150 Tampa FL 33614 Telephone 1 888 NOKIA2U 1 888 665 4228 or 813 288 3800 Facsimile 813 249 9619...

Page 122: ...cking Caller ID 71 C Calculator 21 Calendar 22 Call forwarding 24 Call log 25 Clearing call lists 31 Dialed calls 36 Missed calls 53 Received calls 65 Call restrictions 66 Call settings 26 Call timers 26 All calls timer 20 Clearing call timers 31 Current call timer 34 Life timer 45 Call waiting 27 Caller ID 28 Blocking 71 Send own caller ID 71 Calling card 29 Making calling card calls 30 Storing c...

Page 123: ...figuring software 94 Getting started 94 Manual selection 95 Prearranged 95 Receiving 95 Starting a call 94 G Games 41 Getting connected 3 I Inbox 43 In call menu 43 K Keyguard 16 Activating Keyguard 16 Deactivating Keyguard 17 Keypad tones 43 L Languages 44 Last number redial 44 Life timer 45 Lights 45 Lock code 46 Changing your lock code 46 Phone lock 62 M Making a call 15 Making calling card cal...

Page 124: ...Selecting profiles 64 Vibrating alert 77 Warning and game tones 80 Q Quick saving numbers 72 R Ready screen 8 Received calls 65 Redialing Last number redial 44 Reference information 104 Restoring factory settings 65 Restrict calls 66 Ringing options 68 Ringing tones 68 Ringing volume 80 Roaming 73 Roaming indicators 73 S Safety At a glance 1 Important safety information 104 Using this guide 2 Scro...

Page 125: ... 74 Troubleshooting 103 U Unlocked phone number 76 Use number 26 Using your phone 8 Navigating tools 8 Menu and submenu numbering 10 Scroll bar 9 Scroll key 9 Softkeys 8 V Vibrating alert 77 Voice messages 77 Greetings passwords and prompts 78 Listening to your voice messages 78 Setting up your voice mailbox 78 Volume 79 Earpiece volume 80 Ringing volume 80 W Warning and game tones 80 Welcome note...

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Page 129: ...122 Para obtener un manual del usuario en español favor de llamar o enviar un fax al teléfono 1 888 NOKIA2U fax 813 249 9619 ...

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