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The display indicators

The indicators described below are shown when the phone is in
standby mode and ready for use, with no characters entered by the
user.

Indicates the country where the phone is currently
being used.

and bar

Shows the signal strength of the cellular network at
your current location. The higher the bar, the stronger
the signal.

and bar

Shows the battery charge level. The higher the bar, the
more power in the battery.

Service symbol. When this symbol appears on the
display you are in the network service area and you may
be able to make a call.

Other indicators appear on the display in different functions. These
include:

Roam indicator. Comes on when the NMT 450 network
cannot transmit calls to/from your phone. To reregister
the phone to the system, press

when message

Roam

appears on the display, or try to make a call.

Message indicator. When this is displayed continuously,
you have received a text message. When it flashes there
is no more space for new messages. Use the

Erase

function in the

Inbox

Outbox

to make some space.

Summary of Contents for 640

Page 1: ...Electronic user s guide released subject to Nokia User s Guides Terms and Conditions 7th June 1998 User guide 9352286 Issue 3 ...

Page 2: ...a operates a policy of continuous development Nokia reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice Under no circumstances shall Nokia be responsible for any loss of data or income or any special incidental consequential or indirect damages howsoever caused The contents of this document are provided as is Except as required...

Page 3: ...ng the phone book 23 Recalling a name and phone number from phone book 23 Storing a name and phone number in phone book 23 Erasing a name and phone number from phone book 23 Editing a name and phone number in phone book 24 Sending a name and phone number from phone book Business card 24 To send the contact information 24 To receive the contact information 24 Phone book options 24 Setting the type ...

Page 4: ...2 1 37 Country Menu 4 2 2 37 Changing country code Menu 4 2 3 38 Welcome note Menu 4 2 4 38 Display contrast Menu 4 2 5 39 Security settings Menu 4 3 39 PIN code request Menu 4 3 1 39 Change PIN code Menu 4 3 2 39 Call barring Menu 4 3 3 40 Phone information Menu 4 4 40 Own number Menu 4 4 1 40 Network ID Menu 4 4 2 40 SIS reference Menu 4 4 3 41 Restore factory settings Menu 4 5 41 5 Games Menu 5...

Page 5: ...e off near medical equipment SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT Wireless phones can cause interference Using them on aircraft is illegal SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELLING Don t use phone at a refuelling point Don t use near fuel or chemicals SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING Don t use phone where blasting is in progress Observe restrictions and follow any regulations or rules USE SENSIBLY Use only in the normal position to e...

Page 6: ...old to do so General information The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the NMT 450 network 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 ...

Page 7: ...ect one Note Avoid using access codes similar to emergency numbers such as 112 to prevent accidental dialling of the emergency number Security code The security code is supplied with the phone It protects your phone against unauthorised use Keep the code secret and in a safe place separate from the phone PIN code The PIN Personal Identity Number code protects your phone against unauthorised use Th...

Page 8: ...attery Note A new NiMH battery must be charged for at least 16 hours before you can use your phone To switch the phone on off press To make a call If your phone is within the network service area if the symbol appears on the display you can make a call Make sure your phone s antenna is fully extended Key in the phone number including the area code Press Call to make a call Press End to end a call ...

Page 9: ...Loud or Switch off Press OK to select an option Note Messages functions are operational only if the local network supports them Check with your service provider Listening to voice messages Save your voice mailbox number in the phone s memory with Menu 2 6 2 Press and hold to call your voice mailbox number Reading and writing messages Press Menu choose Messages Select To read choose Inboxwith Selec...

Page 10: ...s the function indicated by the text above it For more information about the use of the Navi key see next page Scroll keys Scroll through names phone numbers menus or setting options C key Clears the display or exits the menu or submenu For more information about the use of the C key see next page Number and character keys Enter numbers and characters Special character keys Used for various purpos...

Page 11: ...to move the cursor to the right or left The C key Use to delete a character to the left of the cursor to clear all the characters keyed in from the display press and hold to return from a submenu to the previous menu level in the menu facility to exit the menu facility to reject an incoming call Tips When the phone is in standby mode press once to access the names and phone numbers stored in phone...

Page 12: ...e bar the more power in the battery Service symbol When this symbol appears on the display you are in the network service area and you may be able to make a call Other indicators appear on the display in different functions These include Roam indicator Comes on when the NMT 450 network cannot transmit calls to from your phone To reregister the phone to the system press OK when message Roam appears...

Page 13: ...ough different menu functions Phone book indicator Shows that the phone book facility is activated Message lenght indicator Indicates the number of characters you can still use in your message It appears on the upper right corner of the display in Write messages submenu Call forwarding indicator Indicates that your calls are being forwarded to another phone number Speech scrambling On indicator Sh...

Page 14: ...ours before you can use your phone 1 Connect the lead from the charger to the bottom of the phone 2 Connect the charger to an AC wall outlet and the battery indicator bar starts to scroll The Charging text is briefly displayed if the phone is switched on The phone can be used while charging if the phone is on 3 The battery is fully charged when the battery indicator bar stops scrolling and the Bat...

Page 15: ...des PIN code for further information about the code and its use 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 with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder Tips on efficient operation As with any other radio transmitting device do not touch the antenna unneces...

Page 16: ...ocal network supports it Check with your service provider 1 Press twice for the international prefix the character replaces the international access code 2 Enter the country code area code and the phone number 3 To call the number press Call Tip If you also store all of your domestic phone numbers with the prefix you need not insert the phone number with the international access codes when you wis...

Page 17: ...isplay clear press The first phone number in the phone book is displayed Tip The names and phone numbers assigned to the speed dial keys to can be speed dialled with the number keys to and Call Receiving a call When somebody is calling you the phone rings and flashes the caller s name or phone number or the text Calling appears on the display To answer the call press Answer Tip To reject an incomi...

Page 18: ...e a conversation with several callers at the same time Adjusting the earpiece volume You can adjust the earpiece volume of the phone Press the key to increase or decrease the volume level Last number redial The last five phone numbers you called or attempted to call are stored in the phone s memory To redial one of these last dialled numbers 1 With display clear press once to access the list of th...

Page 19: ...s for the second and so on The available character set depends on the language selected in Menu 4 2 1 Press a key repeatedly to find characters e g for characters 1 and for a space switches between upper and lower case characters The ABC or abc indicator is shown on the display You can add a number by pressing and holding the respective number key for a few seconds When the flashing cursor appears...

Page 20: ...umber prompt is displayed 6 Key in the country code if necessary area code and phone number 7 The name and phone number are stored in phone book 8 The Call text is displayed If you do not wish to call the number press to return to the previous menu or 9 press and hold to return to the standby mode ...

Page 21: ...menu 4 If the menu contains any submenus reach the desired one with the or keys 5 Press Select to enter the submenu By its shortcut The menus submenus and setting options are numbered and can be accessed by their shortcut number The shortcut index number is shown in the top right corner of the display See the List of menu functions for menu numbers 1 Press Menu 2 Key in quickly the index number of...

Page 22: ... messages 1 Listen to voice messages 2 Voice mailbox number 3 Call register Menu 3 1 Missed calls 2 Received calls 3 Dialled numbers 4 Erase recent call lists 5 Show call duration 1 Last call duration 2 Dialled calls duration 3 Clear timers 4 Settings Menu 4 1 Call settings 1 Anykey answer 2 Speed dialling 3 Speech scrambling 2 Phone settings 1 Language 2 Country 3 Changing country code 1 Semi aut...

Page 23: ...clock 2 Clock 1 Show Hide clock 2 Set the time1 3 Update options 1 Clock updated by phone 2 Clock updated by network 4 Time format 1 24 hour 2 12 hour 8 Tones Menu 8 1 Incoming call alert 2 Ringing tone 3 Ringing volume 4 Vibrating alert2 5 Message alert tone 6 Keypad tones 7 Warning and game tones 8 Automatic answer3 1 This menu option is not available if you have selected the clock to be updated...

Page 24: ... desired name and phone number are stored in the phone book See also the chapter Making a call using the memory in section 2 Call functions Storing a name and phone number in phone book With Menu 1 2 you can add phone numbers and names in the phone book See the chapter Storing a name and phone number in phone book in section 2 Call functions Erasing a name and phone number from phone book In this ...

Page 25: ... the contact information Select Send entry scroll to the name and number you want to send and press Send Enter the recipient s phone number or search for it in phone book Press OK to send the information To receive the contact information When the phone receives contact information the text Business card received is displayed Press Options to show save or discard the information and press OK Phone...

Page 26: ...the desired name and or phone number in phone book and press OK to select it If a phone number is assigned to a key you can view the number change it or erase it by first pressing Options To use the speed dial key Press the desired speed dial key and press Call to make the call 2 Messages Menu 2 Note This function is operational only if the local network supports it Check with your service provide...

Page 27: ...ber Inbox Menu 2 1 Reading a text message When you receive a text message and the number of new messages followed by message s receivedappears and a message alert tone is heard if you have not selected the message alert tone to be off Menu 8 5 Received messages can be viewed in the Inbox submenu When a note of a new message appears on the display Press Read to read the message immediately or to vi...

Page 28: ... may not be available if the message received was written using a keymap that does not exist in your phone The keymaps vary according to the languages available in your phone Use number extracts a phone number from the message for calling or saving If there are several numbers scroll to the desired one and press OK Press Save to save the number in phone book or Call to call it Forward allows you t...

Page 29: ...e messages in the Outbox the space for messages in the Inbox decreases Send or erase messages for more space when necessary To write and send a text message 1 In the Messagesmenu scroll with or to Writemessages and press Select 2 Key in a message of up to 160 characters The number of remaining characters is shown at the top of the display 3 When you have finished writing press Options for the foll...

Page 30: ... saved 1 In the Messages menu scroll to Outbox and press Select Scroll to the desired message 2 Press Read to see the message 3 Press Options while reading to access to the same functions as in Inbox Menu 2 1 except for Reply Message settings Menu 2 4 There are two kinds of message settings those specific to each setting group set and those common to all text messages To enter these settings In th...

Page 31: ...ne number or recall it from phone book and press OK Note The home service centre saved with this submenu is the default service centre number and it is automatically used for sending messages unless you use a different set of message settings Messages sent as Menu 2 4 1 2 2 4 3 2 You can request the network to convert your text messages into e mail fax or paging format if the local NMT 450 network...

Page 32: ...ode The code can be a maximum of 10 digits and it cannot be all zeros Note Network support of message encoding may vary which cannot guarantee message encoding in all conditions even when this feature is enabled Local laws may apply to encoding messages Do not use this feature illegally Retrieve messages Menu 2 5 This menu function is needed only when you are in a country where the local network o...

Page 33: ...croll with and to Voice messages and press Select Listen to voice messages Menu 2 6 1 When you enter this submenu the phone calls your voice mailbox at the phone number stored within Menu 2 6 2 In the Voice messages submenu scroll with or to Listen to voice messages and press Select Tip Alternatively to listen to your voice messages press and hold when the phone is in the standby mode Voice mailbo...

Page 34: ...ne If the same number was registered several times you can see each call time using or Edit number allows you to add a name to the displayed phone number and then save those in the phone book Scroll with or between Call and Save options Press Save and add the name and press OK to save the name and number in the phone book Press to exit the function Save saves the displayed phone number in phone bo...

Page 35: ...rs that can be identified are registered i e if the user and the network allow the number to be sent Received calls Menu 3 2 You can view the five phone numbers from which you have most recently accepted calls network service 1 In the Callregister menu scroll with or to Receivedcalls and press Select 2 Scroll with or through the list Note This function is operational only if the local network supp...

Page 36: ... operation Show call duration Menu 3 5 You can view the duration of your calls and clear the timers 1 In the Call register menu scroll with or to Show call duration and press Select 2 Scroll to one of the following functions Last call duration Menu 3 5 1 shows the duration of the last or current outgoing or incoming call in hours minutes and seconds Dialled calls duration Menu 3 5 2 shows the tota...

Page 37: ...Menu 4 1 2 When this function is selected you can call a phone number assigned to a speed dialling key any of 1 to 9 by pressing and holding the corresponding number key 1 In the Call settings submenu scroll with or to Speed dialling and press Select 2 Scroll to On or Off and press OK Speech scrambling Menu 4 1 3 When the speech scrambling is activated the phone scrambles the speech to increase ca...

Page 38: ...ge Menu 4 2 1 With this menu you can select the language your phone uses To enter this menu in Phone settings menu 1 Press Select Language submenu appears on the display press Select to enter it 2 In the Language submenu scroll with or between available language options and press Select to change the language Country Menu 4 2 2 When you are abroad in a country where a NMT 450 network operates and ...

Page 39: ...mi autom the phone automatically suggests a new country code once your phone is registered to a network in a new country Note If you had selected the Semi autom option and your phone can register to another network in a neighbouring country a pop up menu automatically appears on the phone s display With this menu the phone allows you to select a new country code if necessary To select a new countr...

Page 40: ...n protect your phone against unauthorised use using the functions within this submenu To enter this submenu In the Settings menu scroll with the or keys to Security settings and press Select PIN code request Menu 4 3 1 Note The default PIN code is 0000 With this menu function you can select whether the PIN code is required when the phone is switched on Once you are in this menu use the or keys to ...

Page 41: ...this setting Barring number s Menu 4 3 3 2 This menu function allows you to determine which numbers are barred key in the phone numbers in question If you wish to include several phone numbers they can be separated with the character For example to bar all calls to numbers beginning with the numbers 990 or 0800 key in 990 0800 Press OK to accept the call barring to these numbers Note When calls ar...

Page 42: ...ess Select 2 Key in the security code and press OK 5 Games Menu 5 Now you can use your phone not only for communication but also for fun as your phone is equipped with four games Remember Your phone must be switched on to use this function Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger 1 Press Menu scroll with or to Games and press Sele...

Page 43: ... the text with More or and To play the games proceed as follows Snake Help the snake to catch its food Use all keys from to except for moving the snake The longer the snake s tail grows the higher is your score When the snake hits its own tail or the surrounding wall the game is over Memory Reveal pictures to find pairs with as few tries as possible Move the cursor with the following keys up left ...

Page 44: ...t places the game ends React Try to hit the targets with 50 tries given in 6 try sequences Use the keys to hit the targets which appear randomly on the display Reload the 6 tries with the key Different targets give the following results Cactuses you lose 25 points and 1 cactus hit White carrot you get 10 points Black carrot you get 5 points White apple you get 15 points and another 6 tries Black a...

Page 45: ...ake a calculation 1 Enter the first number in the calculation using the keys Press for a period Use Clear for editing 2 To add press once appears To subtract press twice To multiply press three times To divide press four times Or Press Options scroll with or to the desired function and press OK 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 as many times as necessary A subtotal is shown after each step 2 For a total pres...

Page 46: ... Clock and press Select 2 In the Clock menu scroll with or to Alarm clock and press Select 3 If the alarm was off the phone asks for the desired alarm time Key in the time in hours and minutes and press OK If the alarm was on scroll to On or Off and press OK Selecting On allows you to change the alarm time Selecting Off turns off the alarm function When the alarm time expires The phone sounds an a...

Page 47: ... you are in the phone book or menu functions or if you have selected to hide the clock with Menu 7 2 1 The clock also serves the following functions Messages Menu 2 Call register Menu 3 and Alarm clock Menu 7 1 1 In the Clockmenu scroll with or to Clock and press Select 2 Scroll to one of the following functions and press Select Show Hide clock allows you to set the time display on or off Set the ...

Page 48: ...es you of an incoming voice call Scroll with or to one of the following options and press OK Ringing the phone alerts by ringing Ascending the phone starts ringing at a low volume and then gradually raises the volume to the selected volume level Ring once the phone rings once Beep once the phone beeps once Off the phone does not ring when a call comes in Ringing tone sets the phone s ringing tone ...

Page 49: ...Scroll with or to the desired tone a sample of the sound is heard and press OK Keypad tones sets the volume level for keypad tones Scroll with or to the desired level a sample of the sound is heard and press OK Your phone has four different ringing tone levels available Warning and game tones sets the phone to sound tones e g when the battery is running out of power or when you play one of the gam...

Page 50: ... only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out When the operating time talk time and standby time is noticeably shorter than normal it is time to buy a new battery 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 ...

Page 51: ... the back of the battery for example when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object Leaving the battery in hot or cold places such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery Always try to keep the battery between 15 C and 25 C 59 F and 77 F A phone with...

Page 52: ...o not store it in cold areas When the phone warms up to its normal temperature moisture can form inside the phone which may damage 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...

Page 53: ... to use it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel it is recommended that the equipment sh...

Page 54: ...ting equipment including cellular phones may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions Switch off your phone in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospita...

Page 55: ... be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Vehicles Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty which may apply to the unit Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explos...

Page 56: ...s are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the phone is not on switch it on 2 Press as many times as needed e g to exit a call to exit a menu etc to clear the display 3 Key in the emergency number for your present location e g 112 or other official emergency number Emergency numbers vary by location 4 Press Call If certain features are in use Keypad lock Call ba...

Page 57: ...settings 36 care and maintenance 51 changing the language 37 charging the battery 13 clock 45 46 country code 37 currency conversion 44 E editing the welcome note 38 electronic devices 52 emergency calls 55 G games 41 H how to store a number and a name in the phone book 18 how to switch the phone on off 14 I incoming call alert 47 international calls 15 international prefix 15 L last number redial...

Page 58: ...ions 23 phone settings 37 PIN code 6 change PIN code 39 PIN code request 39 Q quick start 7 R ringing tone 47 ringing volume 48 S safety information 52 security code 6 security settings PIN code call barring 39 speech scrambling 36 speed dialling 36 T time format 47 tones 47 traffic safety 52 V voice mailbox number 32 voice messages listen to voice messages 32 W warning and game tones 48 ...

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