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OWNER’S MANUAL

NOKIA 636

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Page 2: ...a Mobile Phones All rights reserved Nokia Mobile Phones operates a policy of continuous improve ment therefore we reserve the right to make changes and im provements to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice Issue 4 c1caus frm Page 2 Thursday December 19 1996 12 46 PM ...

Page 3: ...ing a Call 14 Receiving a Call 15 Adjusting the Earpiece Volume 15 Last Number Redial 16 Speed Dialing 16 9 Key Emergency Dialing 17 Keyguard 18 Calling Card Call 19 USING THE MEMORY 20 Standard Memory Locations 20 Dialed Calls Memory Location 20 Notepad Memory Location 21 Entering Names 22 Storing Names and Phone Numbers 22 Memory Scrolling 24 Recalling Names and Phone Numbers 25 Moving Names and...

Page 4: ...D TONES MENU 8 38 RINGING VOLUME MENU 9 38 RINGING TYPE 39 EMERGENCY KEY 9 39 NAM SELECT 40 CALLING CARD 41 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 42 Sending DTMF Tones 42 Call Waiting 43 BATTERY INFORMATION 44 Battery Options 44 Discharging a Battery 45 Recharging a Battery 45 Using Batteries 45 ACCESSORIES 47 General 47 Accessory Options 47 Vehicle Accessories 49 APPENDIX 53 Care and Maintenance 53 Troubleshooting...

Page 5: ...nsmitting equipment including cel lular phones may interfere with the functioning of inade quately protected medical devices Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any questions Other electronic equipment may also be subject to interfer ence As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment an...

Page 6: ... dangerous to the opera tion of the aircraft may disrupt the cellular networks and is il legal Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspen sion or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Emergency Calls IMPORTANT This phone like any cellular phone operates by using radio signals cellular and landline networks as well as user programmed func ti...

Page 7: ...ll remember to give all the neces sary information as accurately as possible Remember that your cellular phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident do not cut off the call until given permis sion to do so Regulations FCC Industry Canada Notice Your phone may cause TV or radio interference e g when using a phone in close proximity to receiving equipment The FCC Indus t...

Page 8: ...u must subscribe to the service s you require from your home service provider You may then activate and use the functions as described in this guide The manual activation commands for various network services are not presented in this guide e g using and characters for ac tivating or deactivating network services The phone nevertheless is capable of handling commands given in that form For these c...

Page 9: ...r Press to scroll forward and to scroll backward Press the MENU key and then scroll through the menu functions with the key Press to scroll forward and to scroll backward Hold the key down for continuous scrolling CLR Used to delete characters one at a time or to clear the whole display by pressing and holding the key This key is also used to exit the menu functions SEND Used to dial a phone numbe...

Page 10: ...l is constantly displayed when the phone is outside its home service area and is connected to a home type system The symbol flashes when the phone is connected to a non home type system IN USE Indicates that a call is in progress NO SVC Indicates that cellular service is not available S and bar Indicates the cellular signal strength of the location where you are using your phone The higher the bar...

Page 11: ...elete digits one by one Press and hold the CLR key to clear the whole display Clearing the whole display restores the display to the numeric mode The phone can display up to 16 digits If you enter more than this max 32 digits the first digits will run off the display and you cannot view them c1caus frm Page 11 Thursday December 19 1996 12 46 PM ...

Page 12: ...lay shows the battery charge level The higher the bar the more power left in the battery Charging a Battery 1 Install the battery and connect the charger to the base of the phone 2 Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet Segments of the battery indicator bar on the right hand side of the display start scrolling and a confirmation tone is emitted You can use the phone during the charging b...

Page 13: ... Your phone sends and receives radio signals As with all radio equipment the quality of radio reception depends on the strength of the radio signal in the area where you are operating your cellular phone The strength of the cellular signal is shown by the vertical bar to the left of the S indicator on the left hand side of the display The higher the bar the stronger the signal is at the location w...

Page 14: ...s prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger Making a Call 1 Enter the area code and the desired phone number If you make a mistake press the CLR key repeatedly to delete digits one by one or press and hold the CLR key to clear the whole display 2 Press the SEND key to dial the phone number The text NO SERVICE appears and an error tone is given if you try to make a call when no cellula...

Page 15: ... or any key except PWR and lift the phone to your ear Note If the Keyguard is activated a call can only be answered by pressing the SEND key 2 To end a call press the END key If you don t answer a call the message 1 CALL MISSED or NN CALLS MISSED will remain on the display until you press any key except PWR to clear the display Adjusting the Earpiece Volume The volume of the earpiece can be con tr...

Page 16: ...y The location number is displayed in the upper right corner of the display L0 L4 If the stack of the last dialed numbers is empty the message LOCATION EMPTY will be displayed 3 To make a call to the displayed number or name press the SEND key See also Dialed Calls Memory Location on page 20 Speed Dialing Speed dialing is a handy way to call frequently used phone num bers stored in the phone s mem...

Page 17: ...e the proper number in all circumstances Note The one touch 9 Key Emergency Dialing operates even when your phone is LOCKED Note The 9 Key Emergency Dialing does not operate when the keyguard feature is activated However an emergency call can be made without deactivating the keyguard by entering the whole emergency number programmed into your phone and then pressing the SEND key To make an emergen...

Page 18: ... the keyguard 1 Press the MENU key at PRESS MENU prompt and then the key at NOW PRESS prompt The message KEYGUARD OFF is briefly displayed indicating that the keyguard has now been deactivated When keyguard is activated To answer a call press the SEND key During the call the key pad remains unlocked and the phone can be operated in the normal way To end a call press the END key After the call is e...

Page 19: ...e CARD CALL remains on the display until the ac cess number has been sent to the network The phone asks you to wait for a dial tone WAIT FOR PROMPT 2 After the tone press the SEND key The phone now sends the phone number to the network and the message CARD CALL remains on the display until the trans mission is completed The phone then prompts you to wait for another dial tone 3 After the tone pres...

Page 20: ...aled num bers in locations L0 L4 of the memory location 0 Whenever a new call is made the last dialed number is stored in the location L0 and the other numbers in the stack are moved forward by one lo cation and the number in the location L4 is overwritten A phone number can not be stored twice in the stack When dialing a number that already exists in the stack the dialed number is moved to the to...

Page 21: ...he name to be stored press the MENU key and scroll to the menu function STORE TO MEMORY and then press OK The phone prompts you to enter a memory location number STORE TO or suggests the first empty memory location if available e g STORE TO 5 4 Press the key and then OK The phone will store the number and name in the notepad memory location Any number previously stored in the notepad memory will b...

Page 22: ...rect a mistake press the CLR key repeatedly to delete characters one by one or press and hold the CLR key to clear the whole display Note Clearing the whole display automati cally restores the numeric mode 3 To exit the alpha mode press the ABC key You can toggle between a name and number entry by pressing the ABC key Storing Names and Phone Numbers To use the quick store method 1 Enter the area c...

Page 23: ...use the phone suggests the first empty memory location if available e g STORE TO 5 If you want to store the information in the suggested first empty memory location press OK b If the name you entered is already in use the phone displays the number of the memory location where it is stored and asks you to over write the memory location REPLACE NAME If you want to replace the existing information pr...

Page 24: ...continue either press the CLR key or wait until the message NOT STORED at the store and re place prompts or NOT MOVED at the move prompt appears The phone exits the store function and the information you tried to store will then reappear on the display You can reat tempt to store the information in the phone directory memory as described above or you can clear the display by pressing and holding t...

Page 25: ...s the MENU key and scroll to the menu function FIND NAME by using the key and press OK or press MENU 2 as a shortcut access method The phone asks you to enter the name to be recalled NAME 2 Enter the name or first letter s of the name you want to recall and press OK or start scrolling by using the key The name or if you entered the first letter s only the first name beginning with the entered lett...

Page 26: ...splayed and the phone exits the find function if you pressed OK If you started scrolling without pressing OK the message LO CATION EMPTY will be briefly displayed and the next memory location in use will then be displayed 4 Call the displayed name or phone number by pressing the SEND key Moving Names and Phone Numbers To use the quick move method 1 Recall the phone number and name to be moved 2 Pr...

Page 27: ... the contents of the location RE PLACE CONTENT If you want to replace the information press OK The message MOVED will be briefly displayed confirming that the information has been moved to the memory location dis played in the upper right corner of the display When the MOVE TO or REPLACE CONTENT prompt is displayed and you do not want to continue either press the CLR key or wait until the message ...

Page 28: ...irming that the memory location has been erased and the phone then displays the next name in alphabetical or der If you do not want to erase the name you can view the other stored names by using the key or you can exit the erase function by pressing the CLR key or any key except PWR The message NOT ERASED is briefly displayed and the phone exits the menu facility You can also exit the erase functi...

Page 29: ...t to erase the location you can view the other occupied memory locations by using the key or you can exit the erase function by pressing the CLR key or any key ex cept PWR The message NOT ERASED is briefly displayed and the phone exits the menu facility You can also exit the erase function by just waiting until the message NOT ERASED ap pears briefly on the display Note If you are erasing memory l...

Page 30: ...scroll back ward 2 Press OK to access the displayed menu 3 Use the key to scroll through the options of the function The current setting is always displayed first 4 Press OK to select the displayed option or use the CLR key to exit the menu function without changing the settings Shortcut Method The menu functions are numbered and the functions 1 to 9 can be accessed by using this shortcut method 1...

Page 31: ...K PHONE MENU 4 to lock unlock the phone SYSTEM SELECT MENU 5 to select the roaming option CALL TIMERS MENU 6 to view and reset the call timers LIGHTS MENU 7 to set the display lights on off KEYPAD TONES MENU 8 to switch the keypad tones on off RINGING VOLUME MENU 9 to select the ringing tone volume RINGING TYPE to select the ringing tone type EMERGENCY KEY 9 to set the Emergency Key 9 on off NAM S...

Page 32: ...g STORE TO 5 If you want the information to be stored in the first empty memory location displayed in the upper right corner of the dis play press OK The message STORED will be displayed confirm ing that the information has been stored For other storing options see Storing Names and Phone Numbers on page 22 FIND NAME MENU 2 This menu function allows you to recall information from the memory by nam...

Page 33: ...s on page 25 ERASE NAME MENU 3 This menu function allows you to erase the contents of a memory location by name or memory location number To erase a memory location by name 1 Press the MENU key and scroll to the menu function ERASE NAME by using the key and press OK or press MENU 3 as a shortcut access method The phone asks you to enter the name to be erased NAME 2 Enter the name or first letter s...

Page 34: ... see the Erasing a Memory Location on page 27 LOCK PHONE MENU 4 The phone has an easy to operate locking feature to prevent un authorized use of the phone The phone can be locked or unlocked by using a four digit lock code The lock code is supplied with the phone In case you forget your personal lock code contact your lo cal service provider To lock or unlock the phone 1 Press the MENU key and scr...

Page 35: ...vider networks Roaming when available allows you to program your phone for optimum operation when within your home service area or when outside your home service area Contact your home cellular service provider for information about the roaming agreements it has with other cellular service providers In some areas roaming phones are automatically recognized by the cellular system s computer In othe...

Page 36: ...hen selected NAM is programmed to system B service provider 2 To select the displayed setting press OK Note The home type depends on the programming of the current ly selected NAM The A and B are reversed when the phone is registered with a system A service provider The phone will automatically display the selected system type A or B in the upper left corner of the display CALL TIMERS MENU 6 This ...

Page 37: ...ed for calls by your cellular service provider may vary depending upon network features round ing off for billing and so forth LIGHTS MENU 7 The keypad and display of the phone are fitted with back lighting to make them easy to read This menu function allows you to set the phone s lights on or off 1 Press the MENU key and scroll to the menu function LIGHTS by using the key and press OK or press ME...

Page 38: ...ad tones are also set off when the option SILENT SERV ICE is activated under the menu function Ringing Volume RINGING VOLUME MENU 9 This function allows you to select and demonstrate the ringing volume level or to switch it off 1 Press the MENU key and scroll to the menu function RINGING VOLUME by using the key and press OK or press MENU 9 as shortcut access method 2 Scroll through the options RIN...

Page 39: ...ERG 9 ON Enables one touch emergency dialing to the emergency number programmed into your phone by pressing and holding the 9 key EMERG 9 ON Disables one touch emergency dialing for the 9 key This is the default setting for the function See also 9 Key Emergency Dialing on page 17 To set the Emergency Key 9 on or off 1 Press the MENU key and scroll to the menu function EMER GENCY KEY 9 by using the...

Page 40: ...r phone is set to your first number you can only re ceive calls via that number You can however forward calls from your second number to your first number so as not to miss any calls if this service is provided by your network op erator For more information please contact your cellular service provider To change the network number 1 Press the MENU key and scroll to the menu function NAM SE LECT by...

Page 41: ...e displayed if no card has been selected Note If you enter an incorrect code the message CODE ERROR is displayed and the phone exits the menu facility 3 Scroll through the options by using the key and confirm your choice by pressing OK If you select the NO CARD option the previously stored calling card data will bereased and the phone exits the menu facility If you selected one of the card options...

Page 42: ...MF transmission When storing the string insert a wait character between the access phone number and DTMF string See Adding a Wait on page 43 1 Recall the memory location containing the phone number and DTMF string 2 Press the SEND key to dial the phone number 3 After the phone number ha sdisappeared from teh display wait for the tone and press the SEND key If the keypad tones have been set to off ...

Page 43: ...aracter w 1 Press the MENU key once and then the key twice To send a DTMF sequence containing a wait character see Auto matic Dialing on page 42 Call Waiting Your cellular service provider may offer a call waiting option This network feature allows you to make or answer a second call while you already have a call in progress To initiate a call while you have a call in progress 1 Enter the phone nu...

Page 44: ...above charging times are approximate Talk and Standby Times Installing and Charging a Battery For installing removing and charging the battery see Getting Started on page 12 BATTERY ACH 6A LCH 6 LCM 1 Daily Calling Battery BBT 6S 950 mAh NiCd 1 h 30 min Marathon Battery BBT 6H 1700 mAh NiMH 3 h BATTERY TALK STANDBY Daily Calling Battery BBT 6S 950 mAh NiCd 2 h 26 h Marathon Battery BBT 6H 1700 mAh...

Page 45: ...ry charge level is too low for the phone to operate the RECHARGE BATTERY message will be displayed and a warning tone will be given before the phone automatically switches itself off after about 10 seconds Note If set to SILENT SERVICE see Ringing Volume on page 38 only the display messages appear Charge the battery as described in Getting Started on page 12 Using Batteries A new battery s full pe...

Page 46: ... first The performance of NiMH batteries is particu larly limited in temperatures below 14 F 10 C Use only batteries and chargers approved by the phone manu facturer When a charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for longer than a week since overcharging may shorten its life If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itse...

Page 47: ... Use only accessories approved by the phone manufacturer The use of any other types will invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dan gerous Accessory Options ACH 6A Fast Light Charger This extremely light and functionally designed Fast Light Charger charges your phone battery quickly Plug the charger into a wall outlet and connect the lead to the bottom of your phone o...

Page 48: ... When the battery is totally discharged the recharging will begin automatically You can also stop discharging before it is finished by pressing the discharge button again Recharging will begin im mediately The discharge button is equipped with an LED indicator for the spare battery A blinking red light indicates discharging A contin uous red light indicates recharging and a green light indicates t...

Page 49: ...ng Avoid prolonged charging with the Mobile Charger when the car engine is not running This may cause the battery of your car to drain Note In some cars the cigarette lighter plug is not provided with power if the ignition is switched off Verify that the green LED light is lit MBT 3 Phone Holder Designed to fit and complement your car s interior the Phone Holder holds your phone firmly in place Yo...

Page 50: ... adapter onto the top of the Phone Holder MBT 3 Please note that you will need one of the following combinations to truly benefit from the improved reception HDA 3 HDA 4 Headset Adapter and HDC 2 Headset PHF 5 Compact Handsfree Unit and HFM 7 Hands Free Micro phone PHF 5 Compact Handsfree Unit and HSU 2 Light Handset PHF 5 Compact Handsfree Unit and HDC 2 Headset PHF 5 Compact Hands Free Unit and ...

Page 51: ...eadset Car Kit The Handsfree Headset Car Kit is an easy to install flexible kit which offers you fast charging and simple handsfree function as well as an access to an external antenna connection The Phone Holder MBT 3 keeps your phone firmly in place The Mobile Charger LCH 6 powers your phone quickly Attached to the Phone Holder MBT 3 the External Antenna Adapter AAE 1 provides connection to an e...

Page 52: ... handsfree loudspeaker and Handsfree Microphone HFM 7 to allow you to speak in privacy The External Antenna Adapter AAE 1 can be attached directly to the Phone Holder MBT 3 to provide connection to an exter nal antenna for optimum reception quality The Mobile Installation Charger LCM 1 can be connected to the Compact Handsfree Unit PHF 5 to power your phone from the car battery via the ignition No...

Page 53: ...evices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store the phone in cold areas 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 the phone Non expert handling of the phone may damage it Do not drop knock or shake the phone Rough handling can break internal circ...

Page 54: ...operly installed and if your phone has an extendable antenna make sure that the antenna is extended to its full length Check if there is an error message on the display after switch ing on If so contact your local dealer Technical Information Weight 8 47 oz 240 g with Extended 950 mAh NiCd Battery Transmitting Power 0 6 W 2 dB 4 dB Operating Voltage 4 8 V Internal Battery 110 V AC 12 V car Frequen...

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