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1. Get started

Insert battery and UIM card

Remove the back cover and battery

Note:

 Always switch off the power and disconnect the charger 

and any other device before removing the cover. Avoid touching 
electronic components while changing the cover. Always store 
and use the device with the cover attached.

1. Press the back cover release 

button on the top of the device.

2. Lift the back cover off carefully.

3. Lift the battery up from its 

compartment.

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Page 1: ...Nokia 8208 User Guide 9210319 Issue 1 EN N8208_EN_MEA_RUIM_Generic_Gold_03182009 fm Page 1 Wednesday April 1 2009 12 25 PM ...

Page 2: ...hanges and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NOKIA OR ANY OF ITS LICENSORS 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 BY AP...

Page 3: ...n using a telephone in close proximity to receiving equipment The FCC can require you to stop using your telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated If you require assistance contact your local service facility This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accep...

Page 4: ...mail messages 27 6 Contacts 30 Names 30 Contacts settings 30 Groups 31 Speed dials 31 Service numbers 32 Delete contacts entries 32 Move contacts 32 Copy contacts 32 7 Log 33 8 Settings 34 Profiles 34 Display 34 Themes 37 Tones 37 Date and time settings 38 My shortcuts 38 Call settings 39 Phone settings 40 Carrier settings 41 Connectivity 41 Accessory settings 44 Security settings 44 Network setti...

Page 5: ... Countdown timer 60 Stopwatch 61 13 Voice commands 62 Activate and use voice commands 62 Voice Command Settings 63 14 Extras 65 Games 65 Collection 65 15 Battery and charger information 66 Nokia battery authentication guidelines 67 Care and maintenance 69 Additional safety information 71 Index 75 N8208_EN_MEA_RUIM_Generic_Gold_03182009 fm Page 5 Wednesday April 1 2009 12 25 PM ...

Page 6: ...ipment fuel chemicals or blasting areas QUALIFIED SERVICE Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES Use only approved accessories and batteries Do not connect incompatible products WATER RESISTANCE Your device is not water resistant Keep it dry About your device The wireless device RM 384 described in this guide is approved for use on the CDMA 800 and 19...

Page 7: ...ou can use the network services Using network services involves transmission of data Check with your service provider for details about fees in your home network and when roaming in other networks Your service provider can give you instructions and explain what charges will apply Some networks may have limitations that affect how you can use network services For instance some networks may not supp...

Page 8: ...e check with your dealer When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory grasp and pull the plug not the cord Check the model number of any charger before use with this device N8208_EN_MEA_RUIM_Generic_Gold_03182009 fm Page 8 Wednesday April 1 2009 12 25 PM ...

Page 9: ... vary depending on your wireless service provider After three successive incorrect entries the PIN code is blocked To unblock it you must enter your Personal Unblocking Key PUK code To configure access code settings select Menu Settings Security enter your default lock code select OK and from the available options If you forget the code and your device is locked your device will require service an...

Page 10: ...device before removing the cover Avoid touching electronic components while changing the cover Always store and use the device with the cover attached 1 Press the back cover release button on the top of the device 2 Lift the back cover off carefully 3 Lift the battery up from its compartment N8208_EN_MEA_RUIM_Generic_Gold_03182009 fm Page 10 Wednesday April 1 2009 12 25 PM ...

Page 11: ... bevelled corner of the UIM card facing up and aligned with the bevelled corner of the card holder 3 Insert the UIM card into the holder with the gold coloured contacts facing down matching up with the gold coloured contacts on the device 4 Slide back the card holder and lock it into place Replace the battery and back cover 1 Insert the battery gold coloured contact end first into the battery slot...

Page 12: ...kia uses approved industry standards for memory cards but some brands may not be fully compatible with this device Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card To insert the microSD card 1 Remove the back cover 2 Lift open the microSD holder cover 3 Slide the card into the holder carefully with the gold coloured contacts facing down and close the cover ...

Page 13: ...but the charging levels may vary 1 Connect the charger to a wall outlet 2 Connect the charger to the device You can use your device while it is charging 3 When the battery is fully charged disconnect the charger from the device then from the wall outlet to save energy Switch your device on or off 1 Press and hold the end key for at least 4 seconds 2 Enter the lock code or PIN code if necessary and...

Page 14: ...this may cause damage to the device Do not connect any voltage source to the Nokia AV Connector When connecting any external device or any headset other than those approved by Nokia for use with this device to the Nokia AV connector pay special attention to volume levels A compatible headset may be purchased with your device or separately as an accessory See Accessory settings p 44 1 Plug the head...

Page 15: ... hear outside sounds may be affected Do not use the headset where it can endanger your safety Wrist strap Note The wrist strap does NOT come in the box Thread the wrist strap and tighten it N8208_EN_MEA_RUIM_Generic_Gold_03182009 fm Page 15 Wednesday April 1 2009 12 25 PM ...

Page 16: ...roll key 5 End key 6 Keypad 7 Silent key Press and hold to turn on the Silent profile 8 Wireless internet key Press and hold to access internet services 9 Radio key Press and hold to turn on the radio 10 Call key 11 Middle selection key 12 Left selection key N8208_EN_MEA_RUIM_Generic_Gold_03182009 fm Page 16 Wednesday April 1 2009 12 25 PM ...

Page 17: ...vious song in your playlist or press and hold to rewind through the current song 22 Play Pause key Press to play or pause a song in your playlist 23 Fast forward key Press to play the next song in your playlist or press and hold to fast forward through the current song 24 Volume Zoom key Press to control audio volume or to zoom N8208_EN_MEA_RUIM_Generic_Gold_03182009 fm Page 17 Wednesday April 1 2...

Page 18: ...evice 2 Battery strength A full bar indicates a fully charged battery 3 Time The time of day is displayed 4 Names Press the right selection key to access your contacts list 5 Menu Press the middle selection key to access the main menus 6 Go to Press the left selection key to access a list of your favourite applications To add items to the list select Add and from the available options 7 Active sta...

Page 19: ...vates the navigation Indicators and icons Depending on your wireless service provider and the model number of your device some or all of the following indicators and icons may be available in the standby mode and active standby mode An alarm is set See Alarm clock p 58 A headset is connected to the device See Accessory settings p 44 Your device keypad is locked See Keyguard p 20 The loudspeaker is...

Page 20: ...e device is in the standby mode and no function of the device has been used for a certain time select Menu Settings Phone Automatic keyguard On To lock the keypad manually select Menu and press within 4 seconds When the keyguard is on calls may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into your device To unlock the keypad select Unlock and then press within 4 seconds N8208_EN_MEA_RU...

Page 21: ...o say a command Say clearly the name or number that is saved in your contacts list If the recognised contact was not correct press the end key to end the call and try again See Activate and use voice commands p 62 Make a conference call Conference calling network service allows you to take part in a conference call with two other participants During a call to make a call to a new participant selec...

Page 22: ...dspeaker You can use your device as a loudspeaker during a call Warning Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use because the volume may be extremely loud To activate the loudspeaker during a call select Loudsp To deactivate the loudspeaker during a call select Normal The loudspeaker is deactivated automatically when a call or a call attempt ends or when certain accessori...

Page 23: ...and so on If the next letter is located on the same key as the current one wait until the cursor appears Press Clear to delete one letter to the left of the cursor Press and hold Clear to delete letters quickly To insert a space press 0 Predictive English input With predictive English input you can use the built in dictionary when writing and add new words to it You can use predictive English inpu...

Page 24: ...t in the dictionary To add the word to the dictionary select Spell Enter the word using standard English input and select Save Enter special characters and punctuation marks If you are using the standard English or number mode press to view the list of special characters and punctuation marks Scroll to the one you want and select Use If you are using the standard English input mode press 1 repeate...

Page 25: ... to the Message field and write a message An indicator at the top of the display shows the total number of characters left 4 Scroll down and select Send Messages are automatically stored in the Sent folder as they are sent If your service is interrupted while sending the message is stored in the Outbox folder until another delivery attempt is made Read and reply to a text message When you receive ...

Page 26: ...messages you want to delete and select Mark Done Yes or select Options Mark all Done Yes Text message settings You can configure text message settings to personalise your message format and contents of the Inbox and Outbox folders Select Menu Messaging Text messages Message settings Sending options and from the following Priority The recipient views an alert icon for urgent messages compatible Nok...

Page 27: ...ormation contact your service provider To enter view or edit your voice mailbox number select Menu Messaging Voice messages Voice mailbox no Listen to voice messages When you receive a voice message your device beeps displays or both If you receive more than one voice message your device shows the number of voice messages received Select Listen to listen to the message or Exit to dismiss the notif...

Page 28: ...sword Enter a password If you leave this field blank you are prompted for the password when you try to connect to your remote mailbox Incom domain name Enter the IP address or host name of the mail server that receives your mail Incoming port Define a port for incoming mail SMTP domain name Enter the IP address or host name of the mail server that delivers your mail Outgoing SMTP port Define a por...

Page 29: ...and send an e mail message 1 Select Menu Messaging E mail message New e mail 2 Scroll to the To Cc or Bcc fields and either enter e mail addresses directly or select Add Recently used or Contacts 3 Scroll to the Subject field and enter a title 4 Scroll to the Message field and write a message with the keypad 5 Select Options Send Read and reply to an e mail message To read an e mail message select...

Page 30: ...l to the entry you want to edit and select Options Edit contact Business cards You can send and receive contacts as business cards via text messages e mail messages or Bluetooth Select Menu Contacts Names scroll to the desired contact and select Details Options Send bus card Contacts settings Select Menu Contacts Settings and from the following options Memory in use Select where to store your cont...

Page 31: ...tions Delete group Yes Add a contact to a group Select Menu Contacts Groups a group and View Add Remove a contact from a group Select Menu Contacts Groups a group and View scroll to the contact you want to remove and select Options Remove member Yes Speed dials You can associate a number key from 2 to 9 with an entry in the contacts list To activate or deactivate speed dialling see Call settings p...

Page 32: ...mbers of your service provider network service To call a service number select Menu Contacts Service numbers Delete contacts entries To delete all entries in your contacts list select Menu Contacts Del all contacts From phone memory or From UIM card Yes enter your lock code and select OK Move contacts To move contacts between the device memory and the UIM card select Menu Contacts Move contacts Co...

Page 33: ...ered Received calls View a list of calls that have been answered Dialled numbers View a list of numbers that have been dialled Msg recipients View a list of recent message recipients Clear log lists Clear any or all of the log lists Call duration View the duration of the last call all received calls all dialled calls or all calls To reset the timers select Clear timers enter your lock code and sel...

Page 34: ...o make calls you must first activate the device function by changing profiles If the device has been locked enter the lock code If you need to make an emergency call while the device is locked and in the flight profile you may be also able to enter an official emergency number programmed in your device in the lock code field and select Call The device will confirm that you are about to exit flight...

Page 35: ...ontent field and select Change or Assign to personalise the content To move the content or to select and organise shortcuts for a shortcut bar select Options and from the available options Active standby key Select a shortcut key to turn the active standby mode on or off You can also configure the active standby key when setting shortcuts See My shortcuts p 38 Set the standby mode font colour Sele...

Page 36: ...en saver See Gallery p 47 Open Camera Capture an image with the camera to use as a screen saver Analogue clock Set a traditional clock as the screen saver Digital clock Set a digital clock as the screen saver Time out Set the length of time the device is inactive before the screen saver is displayed On or Off Activate or deactivate the screen saver Use the power saver To activate the power saver s...

Page 37: ...nu Settings Themes Theme downloads Add and enter the web address to download from and the title of the theme Tones You can adjust the ringing volume and configure ringing tones the vibrating alert keypad tones and more for the active profile If you select the highest ringing tone level the ringing tone reaches its highest level after a few seconds Select Menu Settings Tones and from the following ...

Page 38: ...s Set the date and time Dateandtimeformat Select the format for the date and time displays You can select the order in which year month and date are displayed and select the 24 hour or 12 hour format for the clock You can also show or hide the date and time displays Auto update of time Set whether the device updates the time automatically by connecting to the network My shortcuts Left selection ke...

Page 39: ...ically lock the other one as the active standby key Active standby key To select the key or keys to access the active standby mode select Menu Settings My shortcuts Active standby key Navigation key up Navigation key down or Nav key up down Call settings To customise how your device handles incoming and outgoing calls select Menu Settings Call and from the following Anykey answer Select whether pr...

Page 40: ...d from the following Language settings Set the language of your phone menu and display Touch key settings Set sensitivity vibration strength and vibration pattern for the left and right selection keys the call key and the end key or turn selection key vibration off Memory status View the amount of memory used and the remaining memory on the device and the memory card if inserted Automatic keyguard...

Page 41: ...nectivity Bluetooth connectivity You can connect wirelessly to other compatible devices with Bluetooth technology Compatible devices may include mobile devices computers and accessories such as headsets and car kits You can use Bluetooth connectivity to send images video clips music and sound clips and notes and connect wirelessly to your compatible PC for example to transfer files This device is ...

Page 42: ...ermanent visibil To allow visibility for a limited period select Temporary visibil To hide your device from other devices select Hidden To edit the name shown to other devices using Bluetooth connectivity select My phone s name Connect a Bluetooth audio device Select Menu Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Search audio enhanc and the device that you want to connect View the list of your bluetooth con...

Page 43: ...ta cable from the device To have the device ask the purpose of the USB cable connection each time the cable is connected select Menu Settings Connectivity USB data cable Ask on connection Nokia PC Suite You can use Nokia PC Suite to transfer data and files synchronise information between your device and PC such as calendar notes and contacts entries and download music and video clips to your devic...

Page 44: ... settings You can configure settings for compatible accessories the device is connected to Select Menu Settings Enhancements and from the following Headset Select the default profile to use when a headset is connected or select whether calls are answered automatically when a headset is connected Handsfree Select the default profile to use when a handsfree accessory is connected configure lights se...

Page 45: ...cess codes Change the lock code or PIN code Network settings You can configure settings for roaming using other networks than your home network and digital or analogue mode Select Menu Settings Network and from the following Roaming options Select whether to allow roaming when you are out of your home network and the roaming option you prefer Roam call ring tone Select whether to use a special rin...

Page 46: ... selection Restore factory settings You can reset your phone settings to factory defaults 1 Select Menu Settings Rest factory sett and from the following Restore settings only Restore all preference settings to default without deleting any personal data Restore all Restore all default device settings and delete all personal data 2 Select Continue enter the lock code and select OK See Security sett...

Page 47: ... the use of non DRM protected content Digital rights management DRM protected content comes with an associated activation key that defines your rights to use the content If your device has OMA DRM protected content to back up both the activation keys and the content use the backup feature of Nokia PC Suite Other transfer methods may not transfer the activation keys which need to be restored with t...

Page 48: ...e as a wallpaper screen saver or contact image select Menu Gallery Images an image Options Use Image and from the available options To use a video clip as a wallpaper screen saver call video or contact video select Menu Gallery Video clips a video clip Options Use video clip and from the available options To apply a theme select Menu Gallery Themes a theme and Apply See Themes p 37 Work with files...

Page 49: ...oth To send multiple files scroll to the files and select Options Mark Select Mark to continuously choose other files and then select Options Send marked and from the available options To view details of a file scroll to a file and select Options Details Memory Status To check the memory status of phone and memory card if inserted select Menu Gallery Options Memory status N8208_EN_MEA_RUIM_Generic...

Page 50: ...the camera key or select Capture 3 To delete the image you have captured select Delete To use the picture select Options and from the following Send Send the image in an e mail message or using Bluetooth connectivity Attach to contact Set the image to display when the contact you select calls you Rename Rename the image Delete Discard the image New image Return to the camera mode Open Gallery Save...

Page 51: ...ge or using Bluetooth connectivity Rename Rename the video clip Open Gallery Save the video clip in Gallery You can set it as a screensaver or incoming call video or use it in other ways See Gallery p 47 Camera options You can control appearance and other options for capturing images and recording video clips Select Menu Media Camera Options and from the following options Video or Still image Swit...

Page 52: ...e previous image or video clip you captured Open Gallery Go to Gallery to save or use your images or video clips See Gallery p 47 Settings Configure resolution and image quality image preview time how long a new image is displayed before returning to the camera mode camera sounds the default title for images or video clips you capture the storage memory device memory memory card or folders in Gall...

Page 53: ...y p 41 For information about transferring music with Nokia PC suite and Windows Media Player see the Nokia PC Suite user guide and corresponding Windows Media Player guides and helps To refresh the library after you have updated the song selection in your device select Menu Media Music player Options Update library after all the music files are transferred Play music To open music player select Me...

Page 54: ...nt song or the whole playlist Audio effects Modify the tone of music playback Select one of the preset settings or customise your own settings Speaker type Select a speaker type for a 3D audio effect Music player theme Select a colour theme for the music player Music menu To view all the music available in the device and compatible memory card if inserted select Menu Media Music player and from th...

Page 55: ...nise list Change the order of songs in the list Send Send the current song in an e mail message or using Bluetooth connectivity Remove Remove the currently playing song from the playlist Add to playlist Add the currently playing song to another playlist See Add songs to playlists p 55 Song details View details about the currently playing song Download music and video clips Select Menu Media Music ...

Page 56: ...you have saved the station and the frequency of the radio station are displayed 3 If you have saved radio stations scroll up or down to the station you want to listen to You can also select a radio station by pressing the corresponding number keys Tune a radio station 1 When the radio is on select or to change the radio frequency in steps of 0 1 MHz or select and hold or to search for a station Se...

Page 57: ...key in the standby mode The start tone indicates that recording has begun 2 To finish recording select Your recording is saved in Gallery Recordings Audio effects You can select audio effects for listening to files on your device Select Menu Media Audio effects and from the available options Speaker type You can select a speaker type for a 3D audio effect Select Menu Media Speaker type and from th...

Page 58: ...nd select Change Off Options Save Calendar Select Menu Organiser Calendar The current day is indicated by a frame The day scheduled with events is highlighted in bold shape and the beginning of the note is shown below the calendar To view the day notes select View To view the event in a specific date select Options Go to date enter the date and select OK To configure other settings of the calendar...

Page 59: ...he to do list to keep track of your tasks You can save a note for a task and mark the note as done when you have completed it You can sort notes by priority or by date Select Menu Organiser To do list and from the available options Calculator The calculator can add subtract multiply divide calculate squares and square roots and convert currency values Note This calculator has limited accuracy and ...

Page 60: ...tdown timer The countdown timer only works when the device is on Normal timer To activate the countdown timer select Menu Organiser Countdowntimer Normaltimer enter the alarm time and write a note that is displayed when the time expires 1 To change the countdown time select Change time 2 To start the timer select Start 3 To stop the timer select Stop timer Interval timer 1 To have an interval time...

Page 61: ...y time you want to take an intermediate time To measure lap times select Lap timing Start Select Lap every time you want measure the time from zero To stop the watch select Stop To reset the watch to zero select Options Reset with the watch in stopped mode If you press the end key and return to the standby mode the clock continues to run in the background and is displayed To return to the stopwatc...

Page 62: ...ommand such as Send text to Tom you are asked to confirm the message and give the contact number A message based on the message type you requested opens Lookup Name To retrieve and display information of the contact say Lookup and the name from Contacts for example Lookup Tom Go To Menu To open the list of menu options on your device and to select the menu item you want say Go to or say a full com...

Page 63: ... process takes a few minutes The system will prompt you to say a series of short commands including different names and numbers To use voice adaptation press and hold the voice command key and select Settings Adaptation Adapt Voice User modes You can set the system to prompt for information read out content you select or sound beeps only To use beeps instead of verbal prompts press and hold the vo...

Page 64: ...for all outgoing audio press and hold the voice command key and select Settings Speakerphone Always On To use the internal speakerphone for all outgoing audio press and hold the voice command key and select Settings Speakerphone Always Off About the voice command To view more information about the voice command press and hold the voice command key and select Settings About N8208_EN_MEA_RUIM_Generi...

Page 65: ... from the following Set conversion Select the unit to convert Clear all Clear the display Reverse conversion Reverse the units being converted For example pound to kilogram becomes kilogram to pound Configure Select the default units to convert Instructions View further instructions Change sign Add or remove the minus sign after a unit has been converted World clock World clock allows you to see t...

Page 66: ... used for a prolonged period it may be necessary to connect the charger then disconnect and reconnect it to begin charging the battery If the battery is completely discharged it may take several minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or before any calls can be made Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing the battery Unplug the charger from the ...

Page 67: ...zard If the device or battery is dropped especially on a hard surface and you believe the battery has been damaged take it to a service centre for inspection before continuing to use it Use the battery only for its intended purpose Never use any charger or battery that is damaged Keep your battery out of the reach of small children Nokia battery authentication guidelines Always use original Nokia ...

Page 68: ... and take it to the nearest Nokia authorised service centre or dealer for assistance If authenticity cannot be verified return the battery to the place of purchase What if your battery is not authentic If you cannot confirm that your Nokia battery with the hologram on the label is an authentic Nokia battery please do not use the battery Take it to the nearest authorised Nokia service centre or dea...

Page 69: ...vice and damage electronic circuit boards Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this guide Do not drop knock or shake the device Rough handling can break internal circuit boards and fine mechanics Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the device Do not paint the device Paint can clog the moving parts and prevent proper operation Use only...

Page 70: ...ilable Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste By returning the products to collection you help prevent uncontrolled waste disposal and promote the reuse of material resources More detailed information is available from the product retailer local waste authorities national producer responsibility organizations or your local Nokia representative For the product Eco Declaration ...

Page 71: ...evice because information stored on them may be erased Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including wireless 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 de...

Page 72: ...plosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or accessories For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that air bags inflate with great force Do not place objects including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury c...

Page 73: ...k for adequate signal strength Depending on your device you may also need to complete the following Insert a UIM card if your device uses one Remove certain call restrictions you have activated in your device Change your profile from offline or flight profile mode to an active profile 2 Press the end key as many times as needed to clear the display and ready the device for calls 3 Enter the offici...

Page 74: ...ifferent SAR values SAR values may vary depending on national reporting and testing requirements and the network band Additional SAR information may be provided under product information at www nokia com Battery Information This section provides information about battery charging times with the AC 6 charger and talk and standby times Be aware that the information in this section is subject to chan...

Page 75: ...ng 13 information 66 connectivity 41 contacts list deleting 32 converter 65 countdown timer 60 currency converter 60 D date and time settings 38 display settings 34 E e mail 27 emergency calls 73 English text entry 23 extras 65 F factory settings restoring 46 G gallery 47 games 65 H headset 14 I images capturing 50 inbox e mail 29 text messages 25 indicators and icons 19 K keyguard 20 keys and par...

Page 76: ...ety 6 71 security settings 44 settings 34 special characters 24 speed dials 31 standby mode 18 start screen 18 stereo FM radio 56 stopwatch 61 switching the device on and off 13 T talk and standby times 74 text entry English 23 special characters 24 themes 37 to do list 59 tone settings 37 U UIM card 11 USB data cable 43 V voice commands 62 voice recorder 57 W world clock 65 wrist strap 15 N8208_E...

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