Microsoft NSD-3AW Dual Band Tri Mode CDMA Cellular Phone User Manual Manual
Microsoft Mobile Oy Dual Band Tri Mode CDMA Cellular Phone Manual
Contents
Manual
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1. Safety At A Glance
Read these simple guidelines before using your
phone. Failure to comply with these guidelines may
be dangerous or illegal.
Note: For more detailed safety information,
“Important Safety Information” on page97.
Road Safety Comes First
Don’t use a hand-held phone while driving; park the
vehicle first.
Switch Off In Hospitals
Switch off your phone when near medical
equipment. Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Switch Off On Aircraft
Mobile phones can cause interference. 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 normal position (to ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when phone
is on.
Qualified Service
Only qualified service personnel may install or repair
cellular phone equipment.
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Accessories and Batteries
Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not
connect incompatible products.
FCC/Industry Canada Notice
Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (for example,
when using a telephone in close proximity to receiving
equipment). The FCC/Industry Canada can require you to stop
using your telephone if such interference can not 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 condition that this device does not cause harmful
interference.
Using this Guide
The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use in
CDMA/AMPS 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 service(s) from your home
service provider and obtain instructions for their use.
Disclaimer
It’s possible that you may not be able to activate your phone on
all wireless systems. Please see your service provider for details.
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2. Getting Connected
This section will help you understand the ins and outs of
charging and using your battery.
Attaching your battery
Simply place the battery
in the grooves on the
back of your phone. Then
slide the battery upward
until it clicks.
Note: Use only those
batteries approved
by the phone
manufacturer and
recharge your
battery only with the chargers approved by the
manufacturer.
See “Important Battery Information” on page5.
Charging your new battery
Your phone can be used with either a rechargeable Li-Ion
or NiMH battery. Note that a new battery’s full
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 standard
120V AC outlet via either the ACP-7U or ACP-9U AC/DC
adaptors).
When the battery begins charging, your phone will beep
once and the battery strength indicator on the right side
of the display will begin to scroll after a few seconds.
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If your phone displays Not charging, charging is
suspended. Check that the battery is connected only to an
approved charging device. If the battery is very hot or
cold, wait for a while; charging will automatically resume
after the battery is restored to its normal operating
temperature. If charging still fails, contact your dealer.
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.
Important: If left unused, a fully charged battery will
discharge itself over time.
When is a good time to charge?
Actually, you can charge anytime. If you have a NiMH
battery, you should allow it to completely 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 game tones” on page84.
Once all the power has drained from your battery, you’ll
hear three beeps with the message Recharge battery on
your display. At this point, your phone will switch itself
off and you’ll need to recharge your battery.
When is charging complete?
When the charge indicators stop scrolling, your
phone is considered fully charged. However, a
slight increase in charge may occur if your phone
is left connected to the charger for a couple more
hours. This is called “trickle charge” or
“maintenance charge.”
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Charging times depend on the type of battery and
charger used.
For approximate charging and operating times, see “Batteries” on
page91.
Can you make calls while charging?
Yes, you can. But your battery may not charge while a call
is in progress (depending on which charger you are
using). Charging should resume once you end the call.
See "Chargers and Other Accessories" on page 92 for more
information.
Discharging NiMH batteries
A NiMH battery lasts longer and 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 any means other
than those just described.
Removing the battery
Note: Switch off the phone before removing the battery!
1. Press and hold the
button at the top
of the battery.
2. Slide the battery
toward the bot-
tom of the phone.
3. Lift the battery off
the phone.
Important Battery Information
•The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of
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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.
•Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer
and recharge your battery only with the chargers
approved by the manufacturer. 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 itself over time.
•(NiMH batteries only) For optimal 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 accessory available for
your phone. Do not attempt to discharge 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 only for its intended purpose.
•Never use any charger or battery which is damaged or
worn out.
•Do not short circuit the battery. Accidental short
circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip, or
pen) causes direct connection of the + and - terminals of
the battery (metal strips on 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 59º F and 77º F (15º C and 25º C).
A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not
work, even when the battery is fully charged. NiMH
batteries’ performance is particularly limited in
temperatures below 14º F (-10º C). Li-Ion batteries’
performance is particularly 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
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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 with the touch of a
single button? You can also stop your phone from ringing
without even answering the call.
These are just some of the many Cool Features you’ll find
in your phone. Look for the icon throughout this
owner’s manual to find them.
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3. Using Your Phone
The first few days you have your phone, play with it to
learn how the menu and submenu system works. The
more you learn how to access these menus and
submenus, the more fun you’ll have with your phone.
This section describes the different methods of using your
phone menus and submenus.
What is the ‘start screen’?
The start screen appears when you first turn your phone
on, in its idle state.
Anytime you want to get to the start screen, press ,
except during a call (unless you 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, the input
is not saved, and the option is not selected.
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 select.
This illustration shows the phone at the start screen. The
start screen always displays Menu on the left and Names
on the right. Menu allows you to access your phone’s
menus and submenus. Names allows you to access your
phone book.
Note: See “Using Shortcuts” on page10 and “Phone book” on
page59.
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Scroll key
Your phone has a scroll key located just below your
display. It has two arrows on it that look like and .
Press the scroll key up or down to navigate through your
phone’s menus and submenus. You can also use it to
scroll through names and numbers in your phone book.
Also, when editing names and numbers (for example,
numbers in your phone book), you may notice a cursor
flashing within the name or number. Pressing the scroll
key up or down moves the cursor within the text,
allowing you to insert letters, numbers, or special
characters via the keypad.
Note: See “Entering text and numbers” on page38 for more
details.
Scroll bar
When you access your 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
same way with submenus.
Scrolling through the main menu
At the start screen, press Menu. Then scroll to the desired
menu item.
Press Select, Options or OK (whichever appears) to enter
submenus and to choose options.
Press Exit or Quit to exit the present menu or Back to go
back one level.
Tip: Pressing the key returns you to the Start
screen.
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Menu and submenu numbering
When you scroll to a menu or submenu, the menu
number and/or submenu number appears on the display
above the scroll bar. If you become familiar with these
numbers, you can use them as shortcuts for accessing
different menus.
For example, when you scroll to Menu 2 (Call log) the
number 2 appears in the top right-hand corner of the
display. If you scroll to menu 4 (Settings), submenu 3
(Security settings), your phone will display 4-3 in the
top right-hand corner.
Note: See “Summary of Menu Items” on page11 for a list of your
phone’s features along with their menu locations.
Also, see “Using Shortcuts” on page10.
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.
Press Menu, then menu number, then submenu number.
For example, press Menu, then 2, then 3 to access the
dialed calls feature (Menu 2-3).
Press the menu and submenu numbers within a couple of
seconds of each other when using this method.
For a summary of your phone’s menu structure, see “Summary of
Menu Items” on page11.
Help Text
If you’re not sure how a feature works, wait just a few
seconds and help text will automatically appear for most
of your phone’s features. Press More to see the next page
of the text or Back to exit the help text. After a while, the
help text will disappear by itself.
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Summary of Menu Items
1 Messages
1-1 Text Messages
1-1-1 Inbox
1-1-2 Saved
1-1-3 Erase
1-1-3-1 All read
1-1-3-2 All in inbox
1-1-3-3 All saved
1-2 Voice messages
1-2-1 Listen to voice messages
1-2-2 Voice mailbox number
1-2-3 Voice message reminders
1-2-4 Clear voice message icon
1-3 Minibrowser messages
1-4 Welcome note
2 Call log
2-1 Missed calls
2-2 Received calls
2-3 Dialed calls
2-4 Clear call lists
2-4-1 All
2-4-2 Missed
2-4-3 Received
2-4-4 Dialed
2-5 Call timers
2-5-1 Last call
2-5-2 All calls
2-5-3 Life timer
2-5-4 Clear timers
3 Profiles
3-1 Normal (the following options appear in all profiles)
3-1-1 Select
3-1-2 Customize
3-1-2-1 Ringing options
3-1-2-2 Ringing volume
3-1-2-3 Ringing tone
3-1-2-4 Vibrating alert
3-1-2-5 Keypad tones
3-1-2-6 Warning and game tones
3-1-2-7 Message alert tone
3-1-2-8 Lights (appears only in Car)
3-1-2-9 Automatic answer
(appears only in Car and Headset)
3-1-3 Rename (not available in Normal, Car, or Headset)
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3-2 Silent
3-3 Meeting
3-4 Outdoor
3-5 Pager
3-6 Car (appears only after phone is connected to a car kit once)
3-7 Headset (appears only after connected to a headset once)
4 Settings
4-1 Call settings
4-1-1 Emergency key 9
4-1-2 Automatic redial
4-1-3 Calling card
4-1-4 Anykey answer
4-2 Phone settings
4-2-1 Clock
4-2-2 Alarm clock
4-2-3 Touch tones
4-2-4 Restore factory settings
4-2-5 Language
4-3 Security settings
4-3-1 Restrict calls
4-3-2 Access codes
4-4 Network services
4-4-1 Call forwarding *
4-4-2 Call waiting *
4-4-3 Send own caller ID with next call *
4-4-4 Network feature setting
4-4-5 NAM selection
4-4-6 NAM update (not available in some systems)
* These items will not appear in your phone until they are
activated with Network feature setting. See
“Network feature setting” on page57 for details.
5 System
5-1 System search selection
5-1-1 Automatic
5-1-2 SemiAuto A (will not appear in some systems)
5-1-3 SemiAuto B (will not appear in some systems)
5-1-4 Home area
5-2 Digital/analog selection
5-2-1 Digit. & analog
5-2-2 Analog
5-2-3 Digital
The system selection menu for some carriers may appear
as follows:
5-1 Automatic
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5-2 Home (may also display carrier’s name)
5-3 Analog (will not appear in some systems)
6 Games
6-1 Memory
6-2 Snake
6-3 Logic
6-4 Dice
7 Calculator
8 Calendar
9 Minibrowser
10 Keyguard
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4. The Basics
You have purchased a powerful phone, with lots of
features. Read this section for some very basic
information on how to use your phone.
A more comprehensive description of your phone is
covered in “Your Phone A to Z” starting on page18.
Switching the phone on and off
Press and hold the key for two seconds to switch the
phone on or off.
Switching off with the key
Quickly press the key (Switch off! will appear,
highlighted) then press OK.
Note: TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: As with any other radio
transmitting device, do not touch the antenna
unnecessarily when the phone is switched on. Contact with
the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone
to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
Warning: Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is
prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
Note: See “Safety At A Glance” on page1 for more information.
Getting a strong signal
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.
If your phone does not detect service at power up, the
message Searching for service will be displayed.
The phone will continue to search for available service for
15 minutes, at which time it will display No service if
none is found.
Note: The phone will not work in analog mode while searching for
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digital service.
Checking signal strength
When at the start screen (see page 10) or in a
call, the strength of the radio signal is
indicated by the signal indicators on the left
side of your phone’s display. These indicators
will move up as the strength of the signal
increases and down as it decreases.
Increasing your phone’s signal may be easy. Try moving
your 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
Note: NORMAL POSITION: 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 move the cursor to the left and to move
it to the right. Press Clear to delete the character to the
left of the cursor.
Dialing a phone number stored in the phone book
View stored names and numbers by pressing or
from the start screen (see page8), then press
Calling card calls
Note: See “Calling card” on page29.
Emergency calls
Note: See “Emergency calls” on page37.
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Ending a call
Press
Answering a call
Press any key except or
Note: If Keyguard is on
(see next paragraph), only
answers calls.
Tip: You can stop your phone from ringing without
answering the call. Press when the phone rings to
mute the ringing.
You can still answer the call if Call or the name of the
person who is calling is still flashing on your display.
If you don't wish to answer the call, it will be forwarded
to your voice mailbox (provided you have a voice mail
subscription).
Keyguard
This feature helps to prevent
accidental key presses (for example,
when your phone is in your pocket,
in your purse) by disabling your
keypad.
If any keys are pressed while Keyguard is activated, Press
Unlock and then * will display.
Activating Keyguard
There are three different ways to activate Keyguard. Keys
locked will appear on the display when activated.
•Press and hold until Keys locked appears
(not available during an active call)
•Press Menu
•Press Menu 10 at the start screen
Deactivating Keyguard
There are two different ways to deactivate Keyguard.
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•Press Unlock, then
•Press and hold until Unlock keys? appears, then
press OK
Answering a call with Keyguard active
Only the key will answer the call. After you end the
call, Keyguard automatically becomes active again.
Some notes about Keyguard
•Calls may be possible to the emergency number pro-
grammed into your phone (for example, 911 or other official
emergency number). The number is displayed only after you
have keyed in its last digit. Press ) to initiate the call.
•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 lights on for 15 sec-
onds.
•Keyguard is automatically turned off when the phone
is connected to a car kit. Keyguard is automatically re-
enabled when removed from a car kit.
Ending a Call
Press
Note: To clear any characters from the display, press again.
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5. Your Phone A to Z
ABC/abc mode
This allows you to enter upper and lower case alphanumeric
characters into your phone. This is necessary for entering
names and numbers into your phone book, as well as
editing any existing alphanumeric characters.
See “Entering text and numbers” on page38 for more information.
Access codes
This is a security feature that allows you access to certain
phone features.
See “Lock code” on page46 and “Security code” on page70.
Alarm clock
The alarm clock uses your phone’s
clock 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
using the alarm clock is Normal or Outdoor, unless these
have been modified from their original settings or
renamed.
Note: For more information on profiles, see page63. Also, see
“Clock” on page32 for information on your phone’s clock.
Setting the alarm clock
1. Press Menu 4-2-2 (Settings - Phone settings -
Alarm clock)
2. Enter time you wish to set alarm (for example, enter
07:00 to set the alarm to 7:00; remember if your
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clock is
24-hour or am/pm). Existing digits will be replaced
with the new alarm time.
3. Press OK
Note: Step 4 appears only if you have selected am/pm format.
See “Selecting time format” on page33 for more
information.
4. Select either am or pm and press OK
When the alarm goes off
Press Stop to shut off the alarm.
Snoozing
Press Snooze
The alarm will go off again in 10 minutes. If you let the
phone alarm for 1 minute without pressing a key, it 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 shut itself off.
If you press Snooze, the phone turns itself off for 10
minutes, then back on to sound the alarm.
REMEMBER! Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use
is prohibited, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Turning the alarm clock off
Press Menu 4-2-2 (Settings - Phone settings - Alarm
clock), then scroll to Off and press OK.
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All calls timer
This feature keeps track of the approximate time you
have spent on all calls with your phone.
Note: See “Call timers” on page26.
Anykey answer
This feature allows you to answer an incoming call by
pressing any key except or , The default setting
for this feature is On. Use the Call settings menu (Menu
4-1-4) to enable or disable Anykey answer.
Automatic answer
This is a setting found in your phone’s profile settings,
under the Car and Headset profiles (see page63). When
this feature is turned on, your phone answers incoming
voice calls after one ring.
Note: Car and Headset profiles will not appear in your phone
until you have connected an approved handsfree car kit or
a headset to your phone at least once.
Activating automatic answer
1. Press Menu 3 (Profiles)
2. Your phone lists each profile. Scroll to highlight the
Car or Headset profile, then press Options.
Note: Car and Headset will not appear in the list unless the
phone has already been connected to a car kit or headset.
3. Highlight Customize and press OK. Scroll to
Automatic answer, then press Select again.
4. Scroll to On and press OK.
Note: This feature will not function with data calls.
Automatic redial
This feature attempts to redial numbers that are busy due
to the wireless network. It will not redial numbers to a
busy party.
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Your phone will redial the number you’re trying to call up
to 3 times after you hear a quick, busy signal. Press Quit
or to stop the call attempts.
Activating automatic redial
Press Menu 4-1-2 (Settings - Call settings - Automatic
redial), then scroll to On and press OK
Calculator
Your phone’s calculator adds,
subtracts, multiplies, and divides.
Warning: Your phone must be switched
on to use this feature. Do not
switch on the phone when
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 steps as needed. If you need to erase any
mistakes, press Clear to clear one number at a time.
5. Press Options. With Equals highlighted, press OK
Note: You can also choose Add, Subtract, Multiply, and
Divide from the list of options.
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Calendar
The calendar helps you keep track
of appointments, birthdays or
meetings. It can even sound an
alarm when it’s time for you to
make a call or go to a meeting.
Warning: Your phone must be switched on to use this feature.
Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is
prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
Note: Your phone must remain on to use the calendar’s alarm
feature. If your phone is off, the alarm will not sound at its
scheduled time.
Using the calendar
1. Press Menu 8 (Calendar)
2. If you are not in a digital network, 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 page32.
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), then
press OK.
Tip: Use the scroll keys to move the cursor left and right.
When you enter a digit, it writes over the number to the
right of the cursor.
3. Your phone now displays the current day. You can
also scroll to different days.
4. Once you’re at the date you want, press Options.
Then scroll to highlight the option you want, and
press Select. The options are:
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Option 1: View day
With this option, you can view the notes of the day
currently on display.
Scroll through the notes. Each note allows you to choose
the following Options:
Erase clears the note from your calendar.
Edit gives you the same prompts you got when you made
the note.
Move gives you the date prompt so you can move the
note to another date.
Option 2: Make note
With this option, you’ll need to choose Reminder, Call,
Meeting, or Birthday. Your phone will prompt you for
more information depending on which one you choose.
You can also set an alarm for any calendar note.
Note: See “Entering text and numbers” on page38 for help with
entering information at the Subject: prompt.
Note: When the alarm goes off, 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 One by one (for all notes in
the calendar), your phone presents each note to you with
the option Erase or Back.
If you choose All at once, your phone will delete all
calendar notes. When prompted to confirm the erase,
press Yes or No.
Option 4: View all
This allows you to view the notes of the entire calendar.
Scroll through the notes. Calendar memory empty will
appear if there are no notes in the calendar.
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Option 5: Go to date
Enter the date you wish to go to.
Option 6: Set the date
Enter the day and month (using two-digit fields) and year
(using a four-digit field), then press OK.
Note: This option is necessary only if network date and time is not
available. See"Clock" on page 32.
Call forwarding
This network service is used to forward incoming calls to
another number so you won’t miss an important call.
Check with your service provider for details.
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 appear in the menu or
function properly.
Note: 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).
Note: See “Network feature setting” on page57 for more details.
Note: If the code you store is not correct, the Call fowarding
feature will not work.
1. Press Menu 4-4-1 (Settings - Network services -
Call forwarding)
2. Scroll to desired call forwarding feature
(see options below)
3. Press Select
4. Highlight Activate and press OK
5. Enter phone number at Number: (or press Search to
locate number in phone book) and press OK
6. Your phone will attempt to call the network to
confirm the feature code you entered in Menu 4-4-4
(see “Network feature setting” on page57)
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7. Once the feature code had been confirmed, the
feature is activated
Call forwarding options
Forward all calls forwards all incoming calls.
Forward if busy forwards calls only when you’re on the
phone.
Forward if not answered forwards calls if you don’t
answer.
Forward if out of reach forwards calls if you are out of
the serving wireless network.
Cancel all call forwarding cancels all call forwarding
options you have made active.
Call log
This feature automatically keeps
track of numbers you’ve dialed,
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 page54.
2-2 Received calls - See page65.
2-3 Dialed calls - See page36.
2-4 Clear call lists - See page31.
2-5 Call timers - See page26.
Tip: You can dial any of the phone numbers by pressing
while the number is on the display.
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Call log options
When you access Dialed calls, Received calls, or Missed
calls and press Options, a list of options will appear.
Call time shows the date and time when the call was first
connected (if clock has been set)
Use number allows you to view the number stored in the
call log, save it in your phone book, or dial the number by
pressing .
Save allows you to save the number into your phone book.
Erase will erase the number from the call list.
Call restrictions
This feature allows you to restrict incoming and outgoing
calls to and from certain numbers.
Note: See “Restrict calls” on page66 for details.
Call settings
This feature allows you to 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 page38.
4-1-2 Automatic redial - See page20.
4-1-3 Calling card - See page29.
Call timers
Your phone automatically keeps
track of the approximate amount
of time you’ve spent in calls.
1. Press Menu 2-5 (Call log -
Call timers)
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2. Scroll repeatedly to access the following options
Last call displays call duration of last call.
Note: Current call timer can be accessed by pressing Details
while using the Last call timer. See page35 for details.
All calls displays call duration of all calls made since
timers have last been reset (see page32 for details on
how to clear call timers).
Life timer shows duration of all calls; this can not
be reset (see page45).
Clear timers clears all call timers except the Life
timer (see page32).
Call durations are for the currently-selected NAM (phone
number). Your phone has separate timers for each NAM
your phone uses.
Note: The actual 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 page55 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 “Call forwarding” on page24 for details on caller ID.
Answering an incoming call with call waiting
Press
Swapping between two calls
Press
Ending the calls
Press to end both calls
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Activating call waiting
You can also activate this feature with your phone;
simply ask your service provider for the feature code,
store it into your phone, then activate it.
Note: This feature may not appear in your phone’s menu or
function properly until the feature code has been stored.
Note: See “Network feature setting” on page57 for more details.
1. Press Menu 4-4-2 (Settings - Network services -
Call waiting)
2. Scroll to Activate (or select Cancel to cancel)
3. Press OK
4. Your phone will attempt to call the network to
confirm the feature code you entered in Menu 4-4-4
(see “Network feature setting” on page57)
5. Once the feature code has been confirmed, the
feature is activated.
Caller ID
This is a network service 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.
Also, Call-caller ID blocked may display if the calling
party has blocked caller ID.
Note: If you have stored a number more than once in your phone
book, and that number is stored each time with a different
name, then a name will not appear when someone calls
from that number.
Note: See “Phone book” on page59 for details on your phone
book.
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Calling card
If you wish to use a calling card for
long distance calls, you must first
store your calling card information
into your phone. Your phone can
store up to four calling cards.
Storing a calling card
1. Press Menu 4-1-3 (Settings - Call settings - Calling
card)
2. Scroll to the desired calling card, then press Options
3. Scroll to Edit, press OK
4. Enter security code and press OK
Note: See “Security code” on page70 for details on your phone’s
security code.
5. Press Select at the Dialing sequence prompt. Use
the following chart to determine the dialing
sequence required by your long distance provider.
Scroll to the appropriate sequence for your card.
Press Select to confirm your choice.
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Note: *These calling cards are frequently used with these dialing
sequences. However, they may vary and are subject to
change at the phone company’s discretion.
Note: The order of the steps to follow may vary, depending on
which dialing sequence your card uses.
6. Enter access number when prompted for the calling
card’s access number (usually the 1-800 number
listed on the back of the calling card), press OK
Note: You can also retrieve the access number from your phone
book if it has already been stored. Simply press Search,
then scroll to find the number.
7. Enter card number and/or PIN when prompted to
enter calling card number and personal identification
number, then press OK. Press OK again at Save
changes?
8. Scroll to display Card name and press Select. Enter
card name using your phone’s keypad, then press
OK.
Note: See “Entering text and numbers” on page38 if you need
help on entering the card name
Choosing a calling card to use
1. Press Menu 4-1-3 (Settings - Call settings - Calling
card)
2. Scroll to the desired card, then press Options
If you use a
calling card from:*You typically are required to: Select this
dialing
sequence:
MCI, AT&T True
Choice, Sprint
Canada, Unitel
Dial 1-800 access number, then
phone number, then card num-
ber (+ PIN if required)
Access no.
+ phone no.
+ card no.
networkMCI,
WorldPhone MCI Dial 1-800 access number, then
card number (+ PIN if required),
then phone number
Access no.
+ card no.
+ phone no.
GTE, PacBell, AT&T,
Stentor Dial the prefix (any numbers
that must precede the phone
number) and phone number
you want to dial, then card
number, (then PIN, if required)
Prefix
+ phone no.
+ card no.
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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 card call. See your calling card for instructions.
Press and hold for a few seconds until your phone
displays Card call.
When you see Wait for tone, then press OK, listen for
the tone, then press OK. When you see Wait for tone,
press OK again, listen for the tone, then press OK.
Note: This procedure may not apply to all calling card options
programmed into your phone. Please look at the back of
your calling card or contact your long distance company
for more information.
Change lock code
This feature allows you to change your lock code.
See “Changing your lock code” on page47.
Change security code
This feature allows you to change your security code.
See “Changing your security code” on page71.
Clear call lists
This feature will clear all dialed numbers, as well as
numbers of answered calls and missed calls. You can not
undo this operation, so be careful.
Note: Also, see “Call log” on page25.
1. Press Menu 2-4 (Call log - Clear call lists)
2. Highlight either All, Missed, Received, or Dialed
and press OK (All will clear all call lists, while the
others clear their respective call lists)
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Note: When the Dialed calls list is cleared, the shortcut list (the
list that appears when you presss 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 <Talk> then <Scroll>).
Note: See “Call timers” on page26 for more details.
1. Press Menu 2-5-4 (Call log - Call timers - Clear
timers)
2. Enter security code at Security code: and press OK
Caution: Clearing call timers can not be undone. If you are using
the call timers to log or track the amount of time you are
using your phone, you may wish to record the call timers
before you erase them.
Note: The life timer can not be reset. See “Life timer” on page45
for details.
Clock
Your phone contains a real-time
clock that can be set two different
ways: the clock can use the time and
date information provided by the
wireless system, or it can be set
manually.
The clock will display the current time and date on the
Start screen. You can also choose to hide the clock if you
prefer See "Displaying or hiding the clock" on page 34.”
Note: Your phone also features an alarm clock. See page18 for
details.
By default, the clock gets it’s information from the
wireless network. If you wish to override the network
clock, do the following:
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Setting your own time
1. Press Menu 4-2-1 (Settings - Phone settings - Clock)
2. Scroll to Time settings, press Select
3. Scroll to Set clock, press Select again
4. Enter the current time, then press OK (time will
appear in hh:mm)
5. Enter the current date, then press OK (date will
appear in mm/dd/yyyy)
Selecting time format
If you choose am/pm format, you will notice a small
indicator that appears to the right of the displayed time.
If the indicator is at the top, it’s in am; if on the bottom,
it’s in pm.
1. Press Menu 4-2-1 (Settings - Phone settings - Clock)
2. Scroll to Time format and press Select
3. Scroll to either 24-hour or am/pm
4. Press OK
If you wish to revert back to the wireless system’s time,
do the following:
Setting the network clock
1. Press Menu 4-2-1 (Settings - Phone settings - Clock)
2. Scroll to Time settings, press Select
3. Observe the text: Set by network, press Select
again
If you choose Set by network, your phone will display
Time is set.
Note: If you use the Set by network option while outside your
digital network, you will be prompted to enter your own
time (see above). Network time will replace the time and
date you set once you re-enter your digital network.
Note: If your battery has been removed or has drained outside the
digital network, you will be prompted to enter your own
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time only if the battery is replaced or recharged while still
outside of the digital network (see above).
Displaying or hiding the clock
1. Press Menu 4-2-1 (Settings - Phone settings - Clock)
2. Depending on the current settings, either Hide time/
day or Display time/day will be highlighted.
3. Press Select
Conference call
This feature allows you to add a third party to a call.
Note: This feature may not be available in all wireless systems.
See your service provider for details and availability.
Making a conference call
1. While in a call, enter the second phone number and
press
Note: You can also make a third party call using the in-call
menu. While in a call, press Options and scroll to New
call. Enter the number you wish to call and then press
OK.
2. Once the third party answers, press to connect
all three parties
3. Press again if you wish to disconnect the third
party. Press to drop both parties.
Recalling a number from the phone book during
a conference call
1. During the call, press Options
2. Scroll to Names and press OK
3. Press Select at Search
4. Enter name and press OK, or just scroll through the
phone book
5. Press
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Current call timer
This feature displays the running elapsed time on your
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 page26.
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 invoiced for calls by
your service provider may vary, depending upon items such
as network features, rounding off for billing, and taxes.
Customize profiles
This feature allows you to customize individual profiles.
Note: See “Profiles” on page63 for details.
Custom Tone
This feature allows you to assign special ringing tones to
phone numbers already stored in your phone book. So
when your phone rings, you’ll be able to quickly identify
who’s calling.
Your phone will also display an icon to identify that this
person is in the custom tones list. You can assign as many
as 20 names and numbers to the list.
Keep in mind that caller ID must be available and active
in your phone in order to use this feature.
Note: If you have selected the Silent profile, your phone will not
ring when someone in your custom tone list calls.
Assigning a custom ringing tone to a name and
number
1. In your phone book, locate the person you wish to
add to the custom tone list.
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2. With that person’s name or number highlighted,
press Details and then Options
3. Scroll to Custom tone, then press Select
4. Scroll through the list of ringing tones that are
displayed, then press OK to make your choice
Removing a name and number from the list
1. In your phone book, locate the person you wish to
remove from the custom tones list
2. With that person’s name or number highlighted,
press Details and then Options
3. Scroll to Custom tone, then press Select
4. Scroll to Default and press OK
Data and fax calls
Note: This feature is available only if your service provider’s
network supports data and fax calls. Data and fax calls may
also require that you subscribe to these additional services.
Please check with your service provider before sending or
receiving data or fax calls.
Your phone can function as a fax/modem when
connected to your PC or laptop computer via the optional
data cable. You must also have the appropriate fax or
data software installed and configured to send and
receive data or faxes. (See "Data and Fax Calls" on page 86 for
more information).
Dialed calls
Your phone automatically stores the
last 10 numbers you’ve dialed.
1. Press Menu 2-3 (Call log -
Dialed calls)
2. Scroll until the number appears.
3. Press to dial the number.
You can also access the last 10 dialed numbers if you press
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once, then scroll through the list.
Also, see “Call log” on page25 for details on other call lists.
Dialed calls options
See “Call log options” on page26.
Earpiece volume
You can adjust the listening volume of your phone’s
earpiece by pressing or .
Note: See “Volume” on page83 for details.
Emergency calls
1. If the phone is not on, switch it on
2. Key in the emergency number for your present loca-
tion (for example, 911 or other official emergency
number). Emergency numbers vary by location.
3. Press
IMPORTANT!
Note: This phone, like any cellular phone, operates using radio
signals, cellular and landline networks, as well as user-
programmed functions which can not guarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never
rely solely upon any cellular phone for essential
communications (for example, medical emergencies).
Note: Remember, to make or receive any calls, the phone must be
switched on and in a service area with adequate cellular
signal strength.
Note: Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular phone
networks or when certain network services and/or phone
features are in use. Check with local cellular service
providers.
Note: If 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.
Note: When making an emergency call, remember to give all the
necessary information as accurately as possible.
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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 permission to do so.
Emergency key 9
With this feature on, the phone attempts to make an
emergency call when you press 9, then . The phone
dials the emergency number pre-programmed into your
phone.
Note: You can also dial an emergency call by pressing and
holding 9 until the phone indicates it is attempting to make
an emergency call (unless Keyguard is activated). This
feature is also disabled while playing games, using the
calculator, or editing (such as when using the browser or
editing a phone book entry).
Activating Emergency key 9
Press Menu 4-1-1 (Settings - Call settings - Emergency
key 9), scroll to On to activate or Off to cancel, then
press OK.
Entering text and numbers
You can enter text and/or numbers when storing
information into your phone via your phone’s keypad.
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.
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When is displayed, you can enter these characters:
While you’re editing a name, moves the cursor to the
left, and moves it to the right.
Press Clear to clear the character to the left of the cursor.
If you wish to enter an empty space between characters,
press 0 for each space.
abc mode (Changing letter case)
Press the # key to switch between upper and lower case
letters. The icon will switch to to indicate
you are using lower case.
123 mode
When storing names to the phone book, you can enter a
number within a name at any time. Simply press that
particular number key a few times until it appears, or
press and hold the key for the same 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
mode and the icon will appear. While in this mode,
only numbers can be entered. Letters can not be entered
unless your phone is in mode.
Key Characters Key Characters
.,’?!-1 PQRS7
ABC2 TUV8
DEF3 WXYZ9
GHI4 Enters an empty space, 0
JKL5 (See below for details)
MNO6 Changes letter case;
long press toggles
between ABC/abc and
123 mode
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Press the # key again for a couple of seconds if you wish
to deactivate the mode.
Special characters (for storing names)
When in mode (see page18), you can press the
key and a collection of special characters will
appear. You can use these characters to help when
storing names in your phone book. Simply scroll to
highlight the one you wish to use and press Insert.
. , ? ! : ; - + # * ( ) ‘ “ _ @ & $ £ % / < > ¿ ¡ § = [ ] ¥
TIP: To quickly highlight a special character that appears
toward the end of the list, press .
Also, you can access the . , ‘ ? ! - characters quickly by
pressing the key while in mode.
Special Characters (for storing and calling num-
bers)
The following special characters are helpful when you
store numbers to your phone book (see page59). Simply
press the key once or repeatedly, and the
following characters can be stored within the number
sequence.
(p) creates a pause when a number is dialed; the
digits located to the right of the “p” are automati-
cally sent as touch tones after a 2.5 second pause
(see page79).
(w) creates a “wait” when a number is dialed.
The “w” makes your phone wait for you to press
Send or , then it sends the digits located to the
right of the “w” as touch tones (see page79).
You can add as many special characters as you need in a
single number sequence.
Erase all (text messages)
You can erase all read text messages quickly and easily
from the text messages menu (Menu 1-1).
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See “Erasing all text messages” on page77 for complete details.
Erase options for your phone book
See “Erasing stored names and numbers” and “Erasing your entire
phone book” on page62.
Fax calls
Note: This feature is available only if your service provider’s
network supports data and fax calls. Data and fax calls may
also require that you subscribe to these additional services.
Please check with your service provider before sending or
receiving data or fax calls.
Your phone can function as a fax/modem when
connected to your PC or laptop computer via the optional
data cable. You must also have the appropriate fax
software installed and configured to send and receive
data or faxes. See “Data and Fax Calls” on page86 for
more information.
Games
You have four exciting games to choose from in your phone.
Press Menu 6 to choose one of the following games:
Note: 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.
Memory
Reveal pictures to find pairs in as few tries as possible.
Move the cursor with the 2 (up), 4 (left), 6 (right), and 8
(down) keys.
Press the 5 key to reveal pictures. Press the # key to jump
right over revealed pictures or move from bottom right to
top left. Press the ∗ key to jump left over revealed pictures
or move from top left to bottom right. Once found, pairs
stay visible.
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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 longer the snake’s tail grows, the higher the score.
Using a higher level of difficulty increases the snake’s
speed but also increases the point value for each goodie.
If the snake hits its own tail or the surrounding wall, the
game is over.
You can also try using keys 1 (up and left), 3 (up and
right), 7 (down and left), and 9 (down and right) to
control the snake’s direction.
Logic
Find a secret combination of figures. Available figures are
shown at the top of the display before you accept the first
guess row. Use the 2, 4 and 8 keys to move the cursor and
the 5 key to select the figure.
To copy a figure from a previously accepted guess row,
start scrolling with the 4 key, move the cursor to the
desired figure in the normal way and accept the selection
with the 5 key.
Once you think you have the right combination, press the
* key. The result is presented as a set of marks over the
row. A correct figure in the right place gives a full mark;
a correct figure in the wrong place gives a half mark.
The game ends when all the figures are correct and in the
right place.
Dice
Use this to play other games that require a set of dice if
one isn’t available. Use the Level option to set the
number of dice, up to six. You can roll, lock, 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
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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
for Dice, which selects the number of dice you wish to
play with.
New game starts a new game.
Top score will display the selected game’s highest score
ever played with your phone (does not appear in Logic or Dice).
Instructions will describe how the game is played.
Last view may appear in the options list when the game
ends.
Continue may appear in the options list if the game is
interrupted (for example, by an incoming call or when
you press ).
Inbox
When you receive a text message, it’s stored in the Inbox.
Your phone will display Message received, along with the
text message icon, and you will hear a tone (unless you are
in a call). Press the Read softkey to read messages.
Note: Please see “Text messages and paging” on page76 for more
details on this feature.
In-call menu
While you’re in a call, you may notice that Options
appears on your display. Pressing this key will access you
to the in-call menu, which allows you access to certain
features while you have a call active.
When you access the in-call menu, you may notice the
following choices:
Mute Allows you to mute the microphone; if your
microphone is already muted, Mute will change to End
mute (see “Microphone” on page48)
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Touch tones Allows you to manually enter a touch tone
string or search for one in your phone book (see “Phone
book” on page59)
Menu Allows you access most of your phone’s menu
Names Allows you access to your phone book (see “Phone
book” on page59)
New call Allows you to place the call to the third party
when making a conference call (see "Conference call" on
page 34)
Keyguard
This feature disables the keypad to protect against
accidental keypresses.
Note: See “Keyguard” on page16 for more details.
Keypad tones
This is one of the settings in your phone’s profiles
(see page63). It sets the volume of the tone you hear when
you press your phone’s keys.
Note that if you choose the Silent profile, keypad tones
will be turned off.
Setting the keypad tones
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 Keypad
tones and press Select
4. Scroll through the options; your phone plays a sam-
ple of each tone. Press OK for the one you want.
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Language
Because many wireless phone
customers speak English as a second
language, your phone 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
You can choose from English, French, Spanish, Portuguese,
Hebrew, Chinese (simplified), or Chinese (traditional).
Last call timer
This feature displays the duration of your last call.
Note: See “Call timers” on page26.
Last number redial
When you want to call your last dialed number,
Press , then again
Note: You must be at the start screen before you press
Letter case
You can change from upper to lower case when entering
letters into your phone.
Note: See “abc mode (Changing letter case)” on page39 for more
details.
Life timer
The life timer displays the approximate total time of all
calls dialed and received with your phone (in hours and
minutes only). The life timer can not be reset and is used
in conjunction with your phone’s warranty.
Press Menu 2-5-3 (Call log - Call timers - Life timer) to
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view your phone’s life timer.
Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider
may vary, depending upon items such as network features,
rounding off for billing, and taxes.
Also, see “Call timers” on page26.
Lights
This is one of the settings in your phone’s Car profile
(see page63). This feature determines whether the lights
are on only when you use your phone, or if they are on at
all times. This setting works only when your phone is
connected to a car kit.
1. Press Menu 3 (Profiles)
2. Your phone lists each profile. Scroll to the profile
you want and press Options.
Note: Car will not appear in the list until the phone has been
connected to a car kit at least one time.
3. Highlight Customize and press OK. Scroll to Lights
and press Select.
4. Scroll through your choices and press OK
If you select Automatic, your phone’s lights are turned
off within fifteen seconds if no keys are pressed. If On is
selected, then the lights will remain on the entire time
your phone is connected to the car kit.
Listen to voice messages
This feature allows you to access your voice messages.
Note: See “Voice messages” on page82 for complete details.
Lock code
You’ll need the lock code to activate and deactivate
Phone Lock (see page62), or to change your lock code.
The default lock code is 1234. If you enter an incorrect
lock code five times in a row, your phone will prompt you
for the security code (see page70).
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Changing your lock code
In a lock code, only numeric characters are accepted.
1. Enter Menu 4-3-2-3 (Settings - Security settings -
Access codes - Change lock code)
2. Enter lock code at Enter lock code: and press OK
3. Enter new lock code, press OK
4. Verify new lock code, press OK
Note: When you change your lock code, make sure you store it in
a safe place, away from your phone. Avoid entering access
codes similar to emergency numbers 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 page79 for details.
Setting manual touch tones
Press Menu 4-2-3-1 (Settings - Phone settings - Touch
tones - Manual touch tones) and highlight one of the
following options, then press OK.
Continuous means the tone sounds for as long as
you press and hold the key.
Fixed sets the tone length to .1 second, regardless
of how long you press the key.
Off turns the tones off, and no tones will be sent
when you press the keys.
Memory status
This feature allows you to see how many free and in-use
memory locations are in your directory.
Note: Also, see “Phone book” on page59.
Press Names, scroll to Options and press Select. Then
scroll to Memory status and press Select again.
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Messages
This feature allows you to access your voice and text
messages, as well as composing your own welcome note.
Using messages
1. Press Menu 1 (Messages)
2. Scroll to one of the following options, then press
Select
1-1 Text messages - See page76.
1-2 Voice messages - See page82.
1-3 Welcome note - See page84.
Message alert tone
This is one of the settings in your phone’s profiles
(see page63). It sets the tone that your phone makes when
you get a text message.
Note: Also, see “Text messages and paging” on page76.
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 Mes-
sage alert tone, then press Select.
4. Scroll through your choices (your phone plays sam-
ples) and press OK.
Microphone
You can mute and unmute your phone’s microphone
while a call is in progress. During a call, your phone’s
softkeys change from Names and Menu to Options and
Mute.
Muting and unmuting your phone
You can mute the phone’s microphone during a call;
simply press Mute. To unmute the microphone, press
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Unmute.
If these texts are not available, press Options, scroll to
Mute or End mute and press Select.
Muting and unmuting also affect the microphones of any
accessories connected to the phone.
Minibrowser
Note: This feature is available only if your service provider's
network supports wireless internet access. Your service
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.
The minibrowser lets you browse the internet for
information such as stock quotes and weather. Browsing
via the phone is not like browsing using a PC. Site
providers usually present only the critical aspects of their
site to wireless phone users, so they have removed most
graphics.
When you start the minibrowser and connect to a
network, two icons appear in the display:
Minibrowser icon (you are in a minibrowser
session)
Active call icon (you are being billed accordingly)
After a certain period of inactivity, the minibrowser
disconnects from the network. For this reason, you may
find that you are billed for several network connections
within a single session. This is normal and is designed to
minimize your bill. Rates will vary according to your
billing plan.
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When the minibrowser disconnects from the network, the
active call icon () disappears, but the minibrowser
icon () remains. While you are in the minibrowser
you can still access pages stored in memory without
being connected to the Internet.
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). This process
occurs only the first time you access the service.
1. From the start screen, press Menu 9 (Minibrowser).
A message appears to remind you that you may be
billed for the connection time:
You may be
charged for data
calls. Continue?
(Yes) (No)
2. Press Yes. After a few seconds, the Home Page
appears. (Your menu may vary according to your ser-
vice provider.)
Home Page
1 News
2 Yahoo!
3 Weather
4 Finance
5 Web site
Note: To end the minibrowser session at any time, press and
hold .
Minibrowser menu
While in the minibrowser, press and release (power
key) to display the minibrowser menu:
Home - Return to the Home page.
Exit Minibrowser - Exit the minibrowser.
Bookmark page - Set a bookmark for the current page.
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Show URL - Show the web address (Uniform Resource
Locator) for the current page.
Help - Show a help page for the current site (accessible
from some pages).
Restart - Return to the Home page and delete all stored
pages.
Advanced - Change server and encryption settings.
Version - Show the version of minibrowser software.
Switch off! - Turn off the phone.
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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 (scroll key) to scroll through the menus and
contents of a page and to see the content of pages that
do not fit on one screen. To scroll quickly, press and hold
the scroll key.
Go back (previous page)
To go back to a previous page, press .
Go to the Home Page
•Press repeatedly to move back through
previously viewed pages until the Home Page appears
•OR, press and release to display the minibrowser
menu, scroll to Home, then press OK
Activate an item (for example, a link)
•Press the appropriate number key on your phone’s
keypad (if the item on the page is numbered)
•OR, scroll to the item, then press the appropriate
softkey (for example, to activate a link).
Softkeys
To navigate to different screens or select special
functions, use the softkeys. The function of each softkey
can change with each page and depends on each
highlighted item.
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(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 are shown in reverse text (black background, clear
text). Depending on its type, when activated, a link will:
•take you to another page or site
•make a phone call (Some sites support this feature.
When you make the call, the browser connection
terminates, but the page you were viewing is stored in
memory. After you end the call, the page you were
viewing is displayed again.)
Activate a link
1. Move the cursor until the desired link is highlighted.
2. Press the appropriate softkey. (If the link is a phone
number, in some cases, you can also press to
make the call.)
Bookmarks
You can set a bookmark for a web page so that you can
quickly go to that page later.
Set a bookmark
1. Go to the page for which you want to set a bookmark.
2. Press and release . The minibrowser menu
appears.
3. Scroll to Bookmark page, then press Select. (A mes-
sage may appear asking you to confirm this action.)
Go to a bookmarked page
1. From the Home Page, scroll to Bookmarks, then press
Select. A list of your bookmarks appears.
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2. Select the 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
•Display the Home Page (If the Home Page is not
currently displayed, press until it is displayed.)
Press . Exit Minibrowser? appears (unless you
have chosen to disable minibrowser confirmations).
Press Exit.
•OR, press and release . Select Exit Minibrowser.
Disable Minibrowser confirmations
You can specify whether or not you want your phone to
confirm your choice to connect to the web or exit the
minibrowser session.
1. Press Menu 4-1-5. The following options appear:
•On connection - Before connecting to the web,
your phone prompts you to confirm your choice.
•On exit - Before exiting the minibrowser session,
your phone prompts you to confirm your choice.
•Both - Your phone prompts you to confirm your
choice before connecting to the web and before
exiting the minibrowser session.
•Never - Your phone never prompts you to confirm
your choice.
Tip: To prevent unintentional exiting of the minibrowser session
(such as when pressing repeatedly to move back
through previously viewed pages), select Both or On exit.
This will ensure that a confirmation message appears before
exiting.
2. Scroll to the appropriate option, then press OK.
Missed calls
If Caller ID is available, your phone will keep track of the
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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 the call was missed.
If the display says ‘Missed call’
Press List. To call back the displayed number, press .
Press Exit to go back to the start screen.
Note: Number will be displayed only if caller ID is available.
Missed call options
Note: See “Call log options” on page26.
Checking the missed calls list anytime
Press Menu 2-1 (Call log - Missed calls), then scroll
through the list.
When the Forward if not answered option in the Call
Forwarding feature (see page24) is selected, your phone
will not treat the forwarded calls as missed calls.
Note: Also, see “Call log” on page25 for details on other call lists.
NAM selection
The Number Assignment Module (NAM) is the phone’s
storage location containing the assigned phone
number(s) and other system information. This
information is entered by your service provider when
programming your phone when your phone is first
activated.
In most systems, your phone can be activated in up to 2
different service 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
page73). The first phone number displayed with this menu
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is the currently selected number.
Note: It may not be necessary to have two NAMs for your phone
if your service provider has service or roaming agreements
for each area in which you wish to use your phone. Contact
your service provider for details.
Selecting the NAM for your phone
1. Press Menu 4-4-5 (Settings - Network services -
NAM selection),
2. Scroll until the phone number you want to use
appears and press OK.
Note: You need at least one active number to make calls. You can
not change from one NAM to another during a call.
NAM update
The Number Assignment Module (NAM) update feature
may appear in your phone. It allows you to easily activate
or reactivate your phone without having to go to your
service provider.
In some cases, when you try to connect to your service
provider, the following message may appear on the
display before the call is initiated.
'Lock' prevents the service provider from chang-
ing the lock code. 'Unlock' allows the provider to
change the code and restrict others from
activating the phone.
If this happens, select the appropriate selection for your
phone. If you don’t want your service provider to change
your lock code, select Lock. If you want to allow your
service provider to change your code to prevent other
service providers from activating your phone, press Unlock.
If you wish to do neither and want to return to the start
screen, press and hold .
Note: This feature may not be available in all systems. Please
contact your service provider for details about the
availability of this feature.
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Network feature setting
Call forwarding (page24), Call waiting (page27) and
Send own caller ID with next call (page71) are network
services available through your service provider or dealer.
When you subscribe to any of these services, your service
provider or dealer gives you a separate feature code to
activate each service. Deactivation codes are used to
deactivate each service.
Once you store the appropriate code in your phone, the
service appears 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 number, or NAM 1.
Storing feature codes
1. Press Menu 4-4-4 (Settings - Network services -
Network feature setting)
2. At Feature code:, enter the feature code or deacti-
vation code received from your dealer (for example,
∗74 or ∗740), press OK
3. Scroll to the service that the code applies to and
press Select
4. Scroll to suboption, then Select (Repeat step as
required, based on number of suboptions)
(Use step four only for call forwarding options)
5. Scroll to Activate or Cancel, then press OK
Network services
Some of the features in this menu are network services
that require a subscription. See your service provider for
details and availability.
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4-4-1 Call forwarding * - See page24.
4-4-2 Call waiting * - See page27.
4-4-3 Send own caller ID with next call * - See page71.
4-4-4 Network feature setting - See page57.
4-4-5 NAM selection - See page55.
4-4-6 NAM update - See page56.
* These features will not appear in the menu unless they are acti-
vated using Network feature setting. See “Network feature
setting” on page57 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 page60) 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: Keys 1 and 9 are used exclusively for dialing your voice
mailbox (see page82) and for attempting emergency calls
(see page99) to the emergency number programmed into
your phone (for example, 911 or other official emergency
number). Press and hold either of these keys to initiate the
appropriate call.
Note: Some service providers may also pre-program a third key
for their use (for example, Customer Serivce phone number).
Assigning one-touch dial locations
1. Press Names, scroll to 1-touch dialing and press
Select
2. Scroll to next available empty location, (empty) will
appear, then press Assign
3. Scroll to select desired name and press Select
4. Repeat as necessary
Calling a number using one-touch dialing
Press and hold the key (2 through 8) for a few seconds to
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call the number in the corresponding one-touch dial
location. You can also press the key and then if you
prefer.
Your phone recalls the phone number from the memory,
displays it briefly, then dials it.
Changing numbers in one-touch dial list
With this feature, you can assign a different number to
any one-touch dial location.
1. Press Names, scroll to 1-touch dialing and press
Select
2. 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
You can receive pages with your phone.
Note: See “Text messages and paging” on page76.
Phone book
You can store up to 200 numbers and associated names
in your phone’s memory. These numbers are right at your
fingertips for easy dialing.
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Things to know about the phone book:
Stored numbers may be up to 32 digits long.
Stored names may be up to 16 characters long.
You can not store identical names into your phone
(for example, John, John); make sure you use unique
names in your phone book (for example, John H.,
John W.). If you try to use a name that already
exists, Replace? will be displayed, followed by the
currently stored name. Press OK to replace the exist-
ing entry or Back to return to the previous screen.
Accessing the phone book
Press Names, scroll to desired submenu and press Select.
About the submenus
The phone book has several submenus from which you
can choose.
Search allows you to search for a specific name.
Add new allows you to enter new names and numbers.
Edit lets you edit the current phone book entry.
Options lets you choose your scrolling view, as well as to
show memory status.
1-touch dialing allows you to assign up to seven one-
touch dial locations (see page57 for details).
Erase all lets you erase every name and number in your
phone book. You can erase one name and number at a
time by pressing Details, then Options when viewing a
name already in the phone book.
Own Number displays your own phone number.
Storing a name and number
1. Press Names
2. Scroll to Add new and press
Select
3. Enter name using the keypad
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(use # to switch between upper and lower case) and
press OK
You can also press the key to insert any special
characters (see page40 for a list of special characters)
4. Enter phone number and press OK
Also, see “Entering text and numbers” on page38 and “Quick save”
on page73.
Changing a number stored with a name
1. Recall stored name, then press Details to view
number
2. Press Options, scroll to Edit and press Select
3. Press OK while name is displayed, unless you wish to
change it. If so, press and hold Clear, re-enter name
and press OK
4. Edit or erase the number
5. Press OK to save new number
Recalling names and numbers
At the start screen, press or to view names in the
directory. Then scroll to the person you wish to call and
press to dial the number (phone will display number
dialed to confirm).
Recalling numbers by name
At the start screen, press or (or just press Names).
Then press the number on the keypad with the
corresponding first letter of the name you wish to call.
Keep pressing to get to the next letter on that key.
You can also recall numbers by name by pressing Names,
then press Select at Search. Enter the name of the
person you wish to recall and press OK.
Note: If you only entered the first letter of the name and there are
several names beginning with the same letter, scroll until
the desired name appears.
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Erasing stored names and numbers
1. Recall stored name
2. Press Details, then press Options
3. Highlight Erase, then press Select, then OK
Note: You can not undo Erase functions, so be careful!
Erasing your entire phone book
1. Press Names
2. Scroll to Erase all and press Select
3. Press OK at Are you sure?
4. Enter security code at Security code:
5. Press OK
Note: Warning: This feature will erase your entire phone book,
which can not be undone!
Phone lock
This feature protects your phone from unauthorized
outgoing calls or unauthorized access to information
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
Press Menu 4-3-2-1 (Settings - Security settings -
Access codes - Phone lock). Enter the lock code then
press OK. Then scroll to On or Off, and press OK.
Complete the phone lock activation or deactivation by
turning your phone off and back on.
When your phone is locked, calls may be possible to the
emergency number programmed into your phone (for
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example, 911 or other official emergency number)
including calls with Emergency key 9 (page38).
You can also store a number in the Unlocked phone
number location, which allows you to call this number
even though your phone is locked (See page81 for details).
Answering a call with phone lock on
Press any key except and
Phone settings
Phone settings allows you access to other phone features
such as an alarm clock and your phone’s language.
Using phone settings
Press Menu 4-2 (Settings - Phone settings), then scroll
to one of the following options, then press Select:
4-2-1 Clock - See page32.
4-2-2 Alarm clock - See page56.
4-2-3 Touch tones - See page79.
4-2-4 Restore factory settings - See page65.
4-2-5 Language - See page45.
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, message alert tone, keypad tones, warning
tones, etc., for a number of different environments.
These settings can be changed at any time, and each
profile can be selected in a matter of seconds.
Note: Restore factory settings (see page65) will reset any
changes made in profiles back to the factory defaults. The
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default setting is Normal.
Accessing profiles
Press Menu 3
Selecting a profile
Quickly press the key to view a list of the available
profiles. Scroll to the profile and press OK.
When you select a profile other than Normal, it will
appear on the start screen.
This only allows you to select a profile; you can not
customize them here. Keep reading to learn how to
customize a profile.
Customizing profiles and other options
Press Menu 3 (Profiles) and scroll to desired profile, then
press Options.
Once Options is selected, Select, Customize and Rename
may appear as your choices. Once you have selected and
highlighted 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 fol-
lowing settings 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 tones
•Message alert tone
•Lights (appears only in Car)
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•Automatic answer (appears only in Car and Head-
set)
Rename allows you to rename certain profiles.
Note: Car and Headset will not appear in the profiles list unless
your phone has been connected to a car kit or a headset.
However, they will remain in the menu once connected for
the first time.
Note: When you change a setting in any profile, it only affects
that profile and will not change your phone’s normal
settings.
Renaming profiles
1. Press Menu 3 (Profiles)
2. Scroll to desired profile, then press Options
3. Scroll to Rename and press OK
4. Enter new name and press OK again
Note: Normal, Car, and Headset profiles can not be renamed.
Received calls
If Caller ID is available, this feature shows you the phone
numbers of the 10 most recent calls you’ve answered.
Press Menu 2-2 (Call log - Received calls), then
to scroll the numbers.
Note: Also, see “Call log” on page25 for details on other call lists.
Received calls options
See “Call log options” on page26.
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 security code and press OK.
Note: Your phone book, timers, language selection, security code
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and lock codes are not reset. However, any profiles you
have modified will reset when you restore your settings.
Plus, if you are using your phone’s clock [versus using the
network provided clock] it will reset as well.
Renaming profiles
See “Profiles” on page63.
Restrict calls
This feature allows you to restrict incoming and outgoing
calls. Outgoing and incoming calls are restricted from a
list of restrictions that you create yourself.
Restricting incoming and outgoing calls
Upon selecting Restrict outgoing calls or Restrict
incoming calls from the menu, you are presented with 2
options:
Select allows you to select call restrictions from the
outgoing calls list.
Add restriction allows you to create your own list of
outgoing call restrictions.
Once you have accessed Add restriction and have added
at least one restriction, the following options will be
added to the menu for that option:
Edit allows you to edit an existing outgoing call restriction.
Erase will erase any existing outgoing call restrictions.
Note: When calls are restricted, calls may be possible to the
emergency number programmed into your phone (for
example, 911 or other official emergency numbers).
However, Emergency key 9 may not operate depending on
the type of restriction you choose.
Adding outgoing and incoming call restrictions
You can add up to 10 restrictions for outgoing calls, and
15 for incoming calls. The maximum number of
characters you can enter for each restriction is 15.
1. Press Menu 4-3-1 (Settings - Security settings -
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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 outgoing or
incoming call restriction and press OK
5. Enter the number string you wish to restrict and
press OK, for example:
If you wish to restrict all calls that begin with 1,
enter 1
If you wish to restrict all calls that begin with 1972,
enter 1972
If you wish to restrict all calls that begin with 214,
enter 214
6. If you wish to enter a name for the call restriction,
enter the name using your phone’s keypad, then
press OK. If a name is not entered, the number that
is restricted will appear in place of the name.
Note: When creating a new restriction, that restriction is
automatically selected (enabled) at the time it is saved.
Selecting call restrictions
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 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?
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Editing call restrictions
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 and press OK
5. Scroll to the restriction you wish to edit, press OK
Note: If no name has been entered for a restriction, the
restricted number will be displayed.
6. Edit the restriction, then press OK
7. Edit name if desired using same procedure as above
Erasing call restrictions
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 Erase and press OK
5. Scroll to the restriction you wish to erase, press OK
6. Press OK again to erase restriction
Note: The All calls option cannot be erased and therefore does
not appear in the list of restrictions to be deleted.
Ringing options
This is one of the settings in your phone’s profiles
(see page63). It allows you to choose whether or not your
phone rings, beeps, or remains silent when someone calls
you. This feature does not affect incoming text message
alert tones or incoming data/fax calls (see page76).
Selecting ringing options
1. Press Menu 3 (Profiles)
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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
tone at a low volume, then gradually increases in intensity
with each ring.
Ringing tone
This is one of the settings in your phone’s profiles
(see page63). It allows you to choose one of the many
ringing tones your phone uses for incoming voice calls.
If you set Ringing Options (see page68) to Silent or Beep
once, ringing tones are automatically disabled; however,
incoming calls can still be received.
Selecting ringing tones
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
tone, then press Select.
4. Scroll through the options. After you hear the tone
you wish to use, press OK.
Ringing volume
This feature, which is found within your phone’s profile
settings, allows you to adjust your phone’s ringing
volume.
Note: See “Volume” on page83 for details.
Saved
This is where saved text messages are stored.
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See “Text messages and paging” on page76 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. Only one name will display on
your screen at a time, with the corresponding phone
number. Scroll to view other names.
Name only shows individual names only on a full screen
display. Scroll to view other names. To view the
corresponding phone number, press Details, then scroll
the list.
Selecting your scrolling view
1. Press Names
2. Scroll to Options, then press Select
3. Press Select at Scrolling view
4. Scroll to Name list, Name+number, or Name only,
then press OK
Security settings
This menu includes the following security features:
4-3-1 Restrict calls - See page66.
4-3-2 Access codes - See page18.
The Access codes submenu includes Phone lock (page62),
Unlocked phone number (page81), Change lock code
(page47), and Change security code (page71).
Security code
Your phone will prompt you for a five digit security code
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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 the
display to keep others from viewing your code.
If you make a mistake entering the code, erase the last
entered digit by pressing Clear (or press and hold Clear
to delete all the digits on your display). Then enter the
correct code or press Back to exit the current feature.
If you enter an incorrect security code (Code error will
appear) five times in a row, your phone won’t accept any
entries for the next five minutes.
Your phone’s default security code is 12345. It’s highly
recommended that you change this code at once, write it
down, and store it in a safe place away from your phone.
Changing your security code
1. Press Menu 4-3-2-4 (Settings - Security settings -
Access codes - Change security code)
2. Enter security code and press OK
3. Enter new security code at Enter new security
code:, press OK (must be five digits)
4. Enter new security code again at Verify new
security code:, press OK
5. Phone will display Security code changed
Note: If you have changed 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.
Send own caller ID with next call
In most service areas, when you call someone your name
will be presented to his/her caller ID (if they subscribe).
This feature allows you to block their caller ID (your
number will not be displayed) when you call them.
This feature works on a per-call basis. Contact your
service provider for more details.
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Note: Please be aware of the following:
•This feature is only effective when calling to a number that
is equipped with Caller ID.
•This feature is available only when supported by the
wireless network, and may not function if you are roaming.
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 appear in the menu or
function properly. Check with your service provider to
confirm if the feature code has been pre-programmed for
you. See “Network feature setting” on page57 for more
details.
1. Press Menu 4-4-3 (Settings - Network services -
Send own caller ID with next call)
2. Highlight Yes (to show your number) or No (to not
show it) and press OK
3. Enter the number you wish to call (or press Search
to retrieve the number from the phone book and
press OK), then press OK
4. Your phone will attempt to call this number with the
feature code you stored in Menu 4-4-4 (see “Network
feature setting” on page57)
Settings
This main menu allows you access to other features.
See these individual entries for more information.
4-1 Call settings - See page26.
4-2 Phone settings - See page63.
4-3 Security settings - See page70.
4-4 Network services - See page57.
Storing a name and number
You can save names and numbers in the Phone book.
Either use the method described in “Storing a name and
number” on page60 or the “quick save” method
described below.
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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 page38.
Synchronization
Your phone supports synchronization of its phone book
with many popular Personal Information Manager (PIM)
programs (for example, Lotus Organizer, Microsoft
Outlook, Symantec ACT!) by using 3rd party software.
Synchronization of contacts and phone numbers between
your phone and PC will also require the optional DAU-9P
serial cable. Check with your local Nokia dealer for the
availability of these products.
System Selection
Note: The options available in the System selection menu may
vary between service providers.
The System menu (Menu-5) allows you to modify how
your phone will work when you are outside of your
primary or “home” system. How your phone will handle
being out of your home area can significantly affect the
types and amounts of additional charges you may incur.
Service Types
In each wireless service area there are usually two service
providers, referred to as type A and type B.
When you first set up your wireless service account, your
service provider will inform you of which system you will
be using (for example, type A). This is your home system.
The other system (for example, type B) is known as a non
home-type system.
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Roaming
Roaming is a term used to indicate that your phone is not
in its home area. When you place or receive calls while
roaming, you are actually using another service provider’s
system to complete your call. Therefore, calls made or
received while roaming are usually more expensive than
calls made in your home area.
Roaming indicators
When your phone begins roaming, it displays Roaming. If
roaming in a non-preferred system, your phone will also
display Roaming and a D will appear at the top of the
display.
System choices
Your phone will automatically attempt calls using a
preferred system. If your phone fails to find a preferred
system, then it will use the selection you have chosen
with this feature.
Note: Before making modifications to your system selection
setup, contact your service provider to ascertain how these
changes may affect your phone bill.
Automatic means your phone will attempt calls to a hometype
system before trying to use a non home-type system.
SemiAuto A means your phone will attempt calls to
system A unless a home or preferred system is available.
Note: This text may not appear in some systems.
SemiAuto B means your phone will attempt calls to
system B unless a home or preferred system is available.
Note: This text may not appear in some systems.
Home area means your phone cannot roam at all. Your
phone will display No Service when you travel outside of
your home area.
Custom menu
Depending on your service provider, the options displayed
for the System menu may include the following:
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Automatic means your phone will attempt calls to a
hometype system before trying to use a non home-type
system.
[Service Provider’s Name] means your phone will
attempt calls via your service provider’s system only.
If your service provider’s system is unavailable, your
phone will display No service.
Digital/analog allows you to tell your phone to select the
available digital or analog network automatically, or you
can manually choose a digital or analog network .
Which system should you choose?
By default, your phone is set to automatically search for
the most cost-effective system when you are outside of
your home area. For example, if your home system is type
A and you are roaming, your phone will automatically try
to use the local hometype system (the type A system in
your current location). The type B system would be a non
home-type system.
However, in an area where no home or preferred systems
are available, use this menu to manually choose which
system your phone uses.
By setting your phone to use a home-type or a preferred
system, it’s possible for you to receive discounted
roaming charges. Check with your service provider to
maximize use of this feature.
In non-preferred systems, normal roaming charges are
determined by the host system. Your phone is designed to
select a system most favorable to you concerning the cost
of the call and reception quality.
Note: When roaming in some systems, you may need to have a
roaming agreement in order to place a call. If no roaming
agreement has been arranged, a network operator may
interrupt and request information on how you intend to
pay for the call.
If you have more than one phone number
The currently-selected NAM in your phone determines
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which system is your current home system.
Note: See “NAM selection” on page55 for more details.
Note: Powering the phone off & back on again will reset any
manual overrides for analog or non-preferred systems.
Text messages and paging
When you subscribe to the text messaging network
service, you can receive text messages and pages with
your phone. See your service provider for details and
availability.
Text message options
Inbox is where incoming messages are received and
stored. All new, unread messages are kept here.
Saved is where all saved, read messages are kept here.
Erase all allows you to erase All read, All in inbox,
or All saved messages. See “Erasing all text mes-
sages” on page77.
Receiving text messages
The maximum length of a received text message is about
250 characters. Your phone has space to receive up to 30
text messages, depending on the length of each one.
Also, the maximum length of a text message may depend on the
network’s capabilities. See your service provider for additional text
messaging information.
When you receive a text message
Text messages are shown in the order that they were
received, in their order of priority.
New emergency message indicates that the message or
page received was sent by someone via the service
provider. Emergency messages are sent only in situations
where life and/or property are in immediate danger.
Emergency messages are listed first and will override all
other messages.
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Urgent messages are also high priority messages,
although emergency messages have higher priority.
Message received indicates the existence of an unread
message or page. If more than one message exists, the
number of received messages will be displayed, followed
by the messages or pages in the order they were received.
Reading text messages
With Message received displayed,
1. Press Read and scroll to new message
2. Press Read again
Reading options
Press Options while a text message is displayed to access
the following reading options.
Erase will erase the message.
Save will save the message to the Saved folder.
Use number captures the telephone number displayed in
the incoming text message, permitting you to either save
the number in your phone book (see “Phone book” on
page59), or place a call to the number (see “Calling someone
back” on page78).
Erasing a text message
1. With the message on the display, press Options
2. Scroll to Erase and press OK
3. Press OK again at Erase message?
Erasing all text messages
1. Press Menu 1-1-5 (Messages - Text messages -
Erase all)
2. Scroll to the desired option:
All read will erase all messages that have been read
from both the Inbox and Saved folder.
All in inbox will erase only those messages in your
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Inbox that have been read.
All saved will erase messages in the Saved folder.
3. Enter your security code and press OK
Receiving a page
Your phone will display Message received. The message
will display Call:, followed by the name or number of the
person who paged you. Names will appear only if that
person has been stored in the phone book.
Calling someone back
The message along with the phone number must be
visible on your phone’s screen. While the text message is
displayed,
1. Press Options
2. Select Use number, then press OK
To quickly call back a number in a message
Press while the message (including the phone
number) is displayed. After the number has been
displayed on the screen for 3 seconds, the call will
be placed.
Note: If more than one number is on the display, the numbers are
displayed in a list. Simply select the phone number you
want to call and press . If no numbers are found, your
phone will display No number found.
When your phone’s memory is full
When you have an incoming text message and your
phone’s memory is full, one or more messages, of lowest
priority, will automatically be deleted in order to receive
the new text message.
If the message memory is still full, your phone will display
No space: read messages. You can clear this notification
by pressing OK.
Note: Messages are usually deleted from your Inbox. An incoming
emergency message may delete messages from your Saved
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folder.
Touch tone length
This feature determines the length of each touch tone
when they are sent automatically.
Short sets the tone length to .1 second. Long sets the
tone length to .5 second.
You can set the touch tone length by pressing Menu
4 2 3 2 (Settings - Phone settings - Touch tones - Touch
tone length).
Touch tones
Your phone can generate various sounds, called touch
tones, when the keys are pressed. These are also known
as DTMF tones.
Touch tones can be used for many automated, over-the-
phone services such as checking bank balances, airline
arrival and departure times, and using voice mailbox
options. Touch tones can be sent only during an active
voice call.
Storing touch tone strings
Store touch tone strings the same way you store phone
numbers (see page60).
You can store a whole digit sequence in your phone book
and send it as touch tones for 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
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Note: Use caution when sending confidential information over
the air when using DTMF tones in analog mode.
Storing touch tone strings with phone numbers
1. Enter the phone number (for example, your office
voice mailbox)
2. Press ∗∗∗ (p) or ∗∗∗∗ (w)
3. Enter the touch tone string (for example, voice mail-
box password)
4. Store the number as you normally would
Note: See “Special Characters (for storing and calling numbers)”
on page40 for details on “p” and “w” characters.
When you dial this number, your phone first dials the
phone number, then waits (because of the “w” character)
for you to press Send. Your phone then sends your
password.
If you include a “p” character instead of a “w”, your phone
pauses for 2.5 seconds, then automatically sends your
password as touch tones.
Linking phone numbers with touch tone strings
This feature allows you to store a phone number in one
phone book location and link it to another phone book
location that contains a touch tone string.
First, you must store the touch tone string into a phone
book location and then assign it a one-touch dialing
location (see “One-touch dialing” on page58).
1. Enter the phone number you wish to link with the
touch tone string.
2. Press * twice (you should have a + character next to
the phone number.
3. Enter the one-touch dialing location where the
touch tone string is stored (for example, if the string
is stored in location 2, then enter 2)
4. Press Save and then enter the name that corre-
sponds with the phone number (this is optional)
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5. Press OK
When you wish to call this number, make the call as you
normally would. Then, when you wish to send the touch
tone string, simply press OK.
Unlocked phone number
When the phone lock is on, no calls can be made. But if you
store a number in the unlocked phone number location,
you can make a call to that number while the phone is locked.
Note: See “Phone lock” on page62 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 number to a location with an existing entry will
overwrite that entry with the new information.
Calling the unlocked phone number
Note: Your phone must be locked via the phone lock to use this
feature.
• At the start screen, press or once, then
press ...
•OR, manually enter the phone number as it is
stored and press .
Vibrating alert
This is one of the settings in your phone’s profiles (see
page63). Your phone has an internal vibrating feature, so
you can set your phone to vibrate when you receive a
voice call.
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Activating vibrating alert
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 Vibrat-
ing alert, then press Select.
4. Scroll to On or Off and press OK. If you choose On,
your phone will vibrate even if you have set Ringing
options (see page68) to Silent.
Note: The vibrating alert does not work when your phone is
connected to any charger or car kit. 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 require a
subscription from your service provider.
Once everything is set up for your voice mailbox (see next
page), your phone will notify you when you receive a voice
message.
New voice message will appear on the display along with
the icon, and you’ll hear a short beep. Your phone
will display the number of voice messages if you’ve
received more than one.
Setting up your voice mailbox
Before you can retrieve any voice messages, you need to
store your voice mailbox number. Your service provider
usually gives this number to you.
When you’re ready to store your voice mailbox number,
press Menu 1-2-2 (Messages - Voice messages - Voice
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mailbox number). Then enter your voice mailbox phone
number and press OK. This number can be up to 32 digits
long and is used until it’s changed. So if your phone
number changes, you may need to change your voice
mailbox number along with it.
Note: Some service providers automatically pre-program this
number into your phone. You will only be able to view (and
not change) this number.
Greetings, passwords, and prompts
These may vary 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 your
messages later, press Exit.
You can listen to messages anytime if you press and hold
the 1 key (or press 1, then ). Calling voice mailbox
will appear on the display. Or if you prefer, you can access
your voice mailbox by pressing Menu 1-2-1 (Messages -
Voice messages - Listen to voice messages).
Volume
You can adjust the ringing volume and earpiece volume
with your phone.
Earpiece volume
While in a phone call, you can adjust the listening volume
for your phone’s earpiece. The top scroll key increases
while the bottom one decreases the volume.
If an accessory like a headset or a car kit, or one with its
own loudspeaker, is connected to your phone, the scroll
keys will adjust the volume for that accessory.
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Note: Using the scroll keys to adjust earpiece volume functions
only during phone calls.
Ringing volume
This is one of the settings in your
phone’s profiles (see page63). It sets
the default ringing volume 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 vol-
ume level you wish to use, press OK.
Warning and game tones
This is one of the settings in your phone’s profiles
(see page63). Warning and game tones include those
sounds your phone makes for conditions such as errors,
confirmations, power on, battery low, and recharge
battery, or sounds made during game play.
Turning warning tones on and off
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
Warning and game tones, then press Select.
4. Scroll to On or Off and press OK
Welcome note
You can program a welcome note into your phone to
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display a message when you first turn it on (for example,
hello, your name, a reminder, etc.). The maximum length
is 36 characters.
1. Press Menu 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
The welcome note appears each time your 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 .
Note: See “Entering text and numbers” on page38 for details.
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6. Data and Fax Calls
Note: This feature is available only if your service provider’s
network supports data and fax calls. Data and fax calls may
also require that you subscribe to these additional services.
Please check with your service provider before sending or
receiving data or fax calls.
Your phone can function as a fax/modem when
connected to your PC or laptop computer via the optional
DLR-3 Data Cable (available through your local Nokia
dealer). You must also have the appropriate fax or data
software installed and configured to send and receive
data or faxes through your phone.
Can I receive a data or fax call while a voice call
is in progress?
Yes. Your phone will display either Data call or Fax call,
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 or fax call
is in progress?
No. The caller will receive a busy signal.
Can I place a voice call while a data or fax call is
in progress?
No. If a voice call is attempted while a data or fax call is
in progress, the phone will display End data call? End the
data or fax call from your computer’s software, or press
Back to return to the data or fax call in progress.
Getting started
Make sure your phone is connected to your computer via
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the optional DLR-3 Data Cable and your computer
recognizes the new hardware.
See the installation and configuration instructions supplied with
the DLR-3 cable for more information.
Configuring your data or fax software
Once properly connected and configured, your PC will
recognize your phone as an external fax/modem. However,
your fax or data software may already be configured to use
the existing PCMCIA or internal modem.
Before you can use your phone to send and receive data
or faxes, you must reconfigure your fax or data software
so that it uses your phone rather than your existing
modem. You may consider creating a separate set of
dialing properties to 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 page66 for details.
1. Initiate a data or fax call using your data or fax
software configured for your phone.
2. When trying to connect to the network, the phone
displays Connecting... Once connected, the text
Data call (or Fax call) remains on the display for the
duration of the data or fax call.
3. Terminate the data call from your data software; fax
calls typically terminate automatically.
Note: Avoid terminating a call by pressing your phone’s
key. This may cause your data or fax application to
temporarily lock up and could cause loss of data.
Note: Data or fax calls cannot be initiated using your phone’s
keypad. All data and fax calls must be initiated using the
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data or fax software.
Note: Any touch tones (DTMF tones) needed for calling cards,
special long-distance access numbers, etc. must be
programmed into the dialing string.
To receive a data or fax call
Your phone must be connected to your PC via the data
cable.
1. The appropriate data or fax software must be run-
ning. Consider setting your data or fax software to
automatically answer incoming calls so you can
receive them while away from your PC.
2. Your phone will display either Data call or Fax call,
depending on the type of incoming call.
3. Terminate the data call from your data software; fax
calls typically terminate automatically.
Note: Avoid terminating a call by pressing your phone’s
key. This may cause your data or fax application 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 automatically detect the call type.
Note: Check with your service provider to see if “pre-
arrangement” of data and/or fax calls is necessary.
Most popular data and fax programs allow you to send
additional initialization commands to the modem when
the program is launched, or when the modem is
instructed to receive a call. You will need to modify your
phone’s modem configuration in the data or fax software
so that it sends the following special initialization string
to the modem:
To preset your phone to receive a data call:
AT+CSP=1
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To preset your phone to receive a fax call:
AT+CSP=2
You should only have to make this modification once;
these settings typically are saved as a part of your data or
fax program’s settings. Please refer to the documentation
or online help files for your 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 either
remove the data cable or turn the phone’s power off and
back on to restore normal voice call reception.
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7. Accessories
If you want to enhance your phone’s functionality, an
extensive range of accessories is available for you. You
can select any of these items to help accommodate your
specific communication needs. For availability of these
and other accessories, contact your service provider.
A few practical rules for accessory operation:
Keep all accessories out of reach of small children.
When you disconnect the power cord of any
accessory, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.
Check regularly that any vehicle-installed 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 page5 for important battery usage information.
Note: For availability of approved accessories, please check with
your authorized Nokia dealer.
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Batteries
Several batteries are available for use in your phone:
•BLS-2 Extended Battery Li-Ion 900 mAh
•BLS-4 Ultra Extended Battery Li-Ion 1500 mAh
•BMS-2S Extended Battery NiMH 900 mAh
The battery model number is on the battery label which
is visible when the battery is removed from the phone.
Charging Time (Hours)
* The battery in the rear slot will not begin charging until the battery
in the front slot is fully charged.
Note: Times are approximate. Charging for the specified time will
charge the battery to about 80% capacity. At 80%
capacity, the battery scroll bars on your phone’s display
stop scrolling. To obtain 100% charge, allow another two
hours to “trickle-charge” the battery.
Charging Configuration Battery
Charger connected directly
to phone BLS-2 BLS-4 BMS-2S
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 5.5 4.0
Rear slot full, front slot empty 6.5 12.0 6.5
Both slots full (*) 8.5 15.75 8.5
ACP-9U charger
Front slot full, rear slot empty 2.0 3.5 1.5
Rear slot full, front slot empty 4.0 8.0 4.0
Both slots full (*) 5.25 10.5 5.25
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Standby and Talk Times
Note: The times shown are approximate, and represent a range
for either standby or talk times (not a combination of both).
Battery operation times vary according to signal
conditions, network parameters set by the service provider,
and how you use your phone.
Note: Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
regulations.
Chargers and Other Accessories
The following chargers and other accessories are available
for your phone; please see your dealer for details. Also,
refer to the accessories brochure that was included in your
sales package for the entire line 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
Battery Option Digital
Talk Time Analog
Talk Time Standby Time
BLS-2 Extended
Battery Li-Ion
900 mAh
2 hrs to
2 hrs 55 min 40 min to
1 hr 25 min 70 to 110 hrs (dig)
10 to 15 hrs (ana)
BMS-2S Extended
Battery NiMH
900 mAh
2 hrs to
2 hrs 55 min 40 min to
1 hr 25 min 70 to 110 hrs (dig)
10 to 15 hrs (ana)
BLS-4 Ultra
Extended Battery
Li-Ion
1500 mAh
3 hrs 20 min to
4 hrs 50 min 1 hr 10 min to
2 hrs 25 min 115 to 180 hrs (dig)
15 to 23 hrs (ana)
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from the charger to the base of your phone. The charger
can also be used together with the Compact Desktop
Charging Stand (DCH-8).
Rapid Travel Charger (ACP-9U)
This lightweight (100g) AC charger
can be used with all battery options.
Calls can be made during charging,
even with a fully discharged battery.
To use the Rapid Travel Charger
(ACP-9U), plug it into a standard
120V AC wall outlet, and connect the
lead from the charger to the base of
your phone.
The charger can also be used together with the optional
Compact Desktop Charging Stand (DCH-8). Approximate
charging times for discharged batteries are shown at the
beginning of this section.
Rapid Cigarette 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 range is from 11 to 32V DC, negative
grounding. Avoid prolonged charging with the Rapid
Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-9) when the car engine is
not running; this may cause the battery of your car to
drain. Note also that in some cars the cigarette lighter
plug is not provided with electricity if the ignition is not
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switched on.
Desktop Charging Stand (DCH-8)
Used together with the
Standard Travel Charger
(ACP-7U) or the Rapid Travel
Charger (ACP-9U), the
Compact Desktop Charging
Stand (DCH-8) is an
economical choice when you
need your phone close at hand.
With the battery still attached, place your phone in the
charging stand to begin charging your phone’s battery.
Charging is indicated by the scrolling battery bars on the
right side of your phone’s display. When the scrolling
stops, the battery is approximately 80% charged.
To get a fully charged battery, leave your 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 outlet and connect
the connector to the back of the Compact Desktop
Charging Stand. Place your phone and/or a spare battery
in the stand to begin battery charging.
When the phone is charging, no lights are displayed on
the stand; check the charging status of the phone battery
on your phone’s screen.
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Charging moves to the rear slot once the front battery is
100% charged.
When the spare battery is charging, check 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.
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8. Troubleshooting
What if charging fails?
If your phone displays Not charging, charging is
suspended. Make sure the battery is connected to an
approved charging device and that the battery is at room
temperature. Extreme temperatures, hot or cold, can
affect your battery’s performance and prevent charging.
If charging still fails, disconnect the charger from your
phone. Then reconnect the charger to your phone and
retry. If you still experience charging problems, contact
your dealer and, if necessary, bring your phone in to have
it serviced. Don’t forget your battery and charger.
No service
If you’re outside the wireless service area, 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 page15.
Check call restrictions means calls to the phone number
you tried to call are restricted (see “Restrict calls” on
page66), or your phone is locked (see “Phone lock” on
page62).
Note: Check with your service provider for information about
when you need to dial a ‘1’ and/or an area code in addition
to the number.
If you make a mistake dialing
Press Clear to delete the last character entered, or press
and hold Clear to delete all characters entered.
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9. Reference Information
Important Safety Information
Traffic Safety
Do not use a hand-held telephone while driving a vehicle.
If using a hand-held phone park the vehicle before conversing.
Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the phone on
the passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or
sudden stop.
The use of an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or horn on
public roads is not permitted.
Remember, road safety always comes first!
Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area
and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden 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
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 your wireless
phone.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
separation of 6 inches (20 cm.) be maintained between a
handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
•Should always keep the phone more than 6 inches (20
cm) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on;
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•Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
•Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to mini-
mize the potential for interference.
•If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking
place, switch off your phone immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing
aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult
your service provider.
Other Medical Devices
Operation of any radio transmitting 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.
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that
could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles (for example,
electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock)
braking systems, electronic speed control systems, air bag
systems).
Check 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.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refueling
point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel
storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting
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operations are in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not
always clearly marked. They include below deck on boats;
chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal
powders; and any other area where you would normally 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 explosive
materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts or
accessories.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag
inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both
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 could result.
Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. The use of
wireless telephones in an aircraft may 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 which can not guarantee connection in all conditions.
Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless phone
for essential communications (for example, medical
emergencies).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be
switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone
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networks or when certain network services and/or phone features
are in use. Check with local service providers.
Making an Emergency Call
1. If the phone is not on, switch it on
2. Key in the emergency number for your present
location (for example, 911 or other official emer-
gency number). Emergency numbers vary by loca-
tion.
3. Press
Note: If 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 wireless phone may be the only means of communication at
the scene of an accident - do not cut off the call until given
permission to do so.
Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio
transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends
out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld
wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with safety
standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards
bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992)*, NCRP Report 86 (1986)*, ICNIRP (1996)*.
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over
120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities,
government health agencies and industry reviewed the available
body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and
those standards).
*American National Standards Institute, National Council on
Radiation Protection and Measurements; International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection.
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Care and Maintenance
Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and
should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you
to fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this
product for many years. When using your phone, battery, charger,
OR any accessory:
•Keep it and all its parts and accessories out of small
children’s reach.
•Keep it dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids con-
tain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
•Do not use or store it in dusty, dirty areas as its mov-
ing parts can be damaged.
•Do not store it in hot areas. High temperatures can
shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries,
and warp or melt certain plastics.
•Do not store it 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 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 cloth
slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.
•Do not paint it. Paint can clog the device’s moving
parts and prevent proper operation.
•Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or
attachments could damage the phone and may violate
regulations governing radio devices.
•If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not
working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service
facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if neces-
sary, arrange for service.
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10. Technical Data
Wireless System Dual-Band CDMA and AMPS
Weight 142.5 g (5.0 oz.) with BLS-2
900 mAh Li-Ion Battery
Size 129 cc (7.9 cu. in.)
Frequency Range
Lowband 824.04 - 848.97 MHz (TX)
869.04 - 893.97 MHz (RX)
Highband 1850.04 - 1909.92 MHz (TX)
1930.08 - 1989.96 MHz (RX)
Battery Voltage 3.6 V nominal
Charging current 850 mAh max.
Operating Temperature -30°C to + 60°C
(-22°F to + 140°F)
Number of Channels 832 lowband; 1150 highband
Number of NAMs 2
Memory Locations 200
Memory Capacity Alpha: 16 characters per location
Numeric: 32 digits per location
Data transmission 14.4 kbps
Fax Group 3 Send/Receive (14.4* kbps)
* Although the 6185 is capable of data transmission rates up to 56
Kbps, your actual transmission rate may vary, due to your service
provider’s network. Please check with your service provider for
actual data transmission rates.
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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 this guide without prior notice is reserved.
©1999 Nokia Mobile Phones. All rights reserved.
These commodities are authorized by the U.S. Government for
export only to Canada, Mexico, or the United States. They may not
be resold, diverted, transferred, or otherwise disposed of in any
other country, either in their original form or after being
incorporated through an intermediate process into other end-
items, without the written approval of the U.S. Department of
State.
Part No. 935???? Issue No. 1 Printed in ????? 02/00
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11. Warranty
NOKIA One-Year Limited Warranty
Nokia Mobile Phones, Inc. (“NMP”) warrants that this cellular
phone (“Product”) is free from defects in material and
workmanship that result in Product failure during normal usage,
according to the following terms and conditions:
1. The limited warranty for the Product extends for ONE (1) year
beginning on the date of the purchase of the Product.
2. The limited warranty extends to the original purchaser of the
Product (“Consumer”) and is not assignable or transferable to any
subsequent purchaser/end-user.
3. The limited warranty extends only to Consumers who purchase
the Product in the United States.
4. During the limited warranty period, NMP will repair, or replace,
at NMP's option, any defective parts, or any parts that will not
properly operate for their intended use with new or factory rebuilt
replacement items if such repair or replacement is needed
because of product malfunction or failure during normal usage.
No charge will be made to the Consumer for any such parts. NMP
will also pay for the labor charges incurred by NMP in repairing
or replacing the defective parts. The limited warranty 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 for any other losses or damages. These remedies are the
Consumer’s exclusive remedies for breach of warranty.
5. Upon request from NMP, the Consumer must prove the date of
the original purchase of the Product by a dated bill of sale or
dated itemized receipt.
6. The Consumer shall bear the cost of shipping the Product to
NMP in Melbourne, Florida. NMP shall bear the cost of shipping
the Product back to the Consumer after the completion of service
under this limited warranty.
7. The Consumer shall have no coverage or benefits under this
limited warranty if any of the following conditions are applicable:
a) The Product has been subject to abnormal use, abnormal
conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness,
unauthorized modifications, unauthorized connections,
unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration,
improper installation, or other acts which are not the fault of
NMP, including damage caused by shipping.
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b) The Product has been damaged from external causes such as
collision with an object, or from fire, flooding, sand, dirt,
windstorm, lightning, earthquake or damage from exposure to
weather conditions, an Act of God, or battery leakage, theft,
blown fuse, or improper use of any electrical source, or damage
caused by the connection to other products not recommended for
interconnection by NMP.
c) NMP was not advised by the Consumer in writing of the alleged
defect or malfunction of the Product within fourteen (14) days
after the expiration of the applicable limited warranty period.
d) The Product serial number plate or the accessory data code has
been removed, defaced or altered.
e) The defect or damage was caused by the defective function of
the cellular system or by inadequate signal reception by the
external antenna.
8. If a problem develops during the limited warranty period, the
Consumer shall take the following step-by-step 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 phone
number and/or fax number, complete description of the problem,
proof of purchase and service agreement (if applicable).
Expenses related to removing the Product from an installation are
not covered under this limited warranty.
d) The Consumer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not
covered by this limited warranty. The Consumer will be
responsible for any expenses related to reinstallation of the
Product.
e) NMP will repair or authorize the repair of the Product under the
limited warranty within 30 days after receipt of the Product by
NMP or an NMP authorized service center. If NMP cannot perform
repair covered under this limited warranty within 30 days, or after
a reasonable number of attempts to repair the same defect, NMP
at its option, will provide a replacement Product or refund the
purchase price of the Product less a reasonable amount for usage.
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f) If the Product is returned to NMP during the limited warranty
period, but the problem with the Product is not covered under the
terms and conditions of this limited warranty, the Consumer will
be notified and given an estimate of the charges the Consumer
must pay to have the Product repaired, with all shipping charges
billed to the Consumer. If the estimate is refused, the Product will
be returned freight collect. If the Product is returned to NMP after
the expiration of the limited warranty period, NMP's normal
service policies shall apply and the Consumer will be responsible
for all shipping charges.
9. The Product consists of newly assembled equipment that may
contain used components that have been reprocessed to allow
machine compliance with Product performance and reliability
specifications.
10. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WRITTEN WARRANTY.
OTHERWISE, THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE
CONSUMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NMP SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS 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, STRICT TORT, OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, EVEN IF NMP KNEW OF
THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. NMP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THE LIMITED
WARRANTY, OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE
PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED.
11. Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above one-year warranty limitation may
not apply to you (the Consumer). Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental and consequential damages,
so certain of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you (the Consumer). This limited warranty gives the Consumer
specific legal rights and the Consumer may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
12. NMP neither assumes nor authorizes any authorized service
center or any other person or entity to assume for it any other
obligation or liability beyond that which is expressly provided for
in this limited warranty including the provider or seller of any
extended warranty or service agreement.
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13. This is the entire warranty between NMP and the Consumer,
and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements or
understandings, oral or written, and all communications relating
to the Product, and no representation, promise or condition not
contained herein shall modify these terms.
14. This limited warranty allocates the risk of failure of the
Product between the Consumer and NMP. The allocation is
recognized by the Consumer and 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:
Customer Service, USA
Nokia Mobile Phones
7725 Woodland Center Boulevard, Suite #150
Tampa, FL33614
Telephone: 1-888-NOKIA2U (1-888-665-4228)
Facsimile: (813) 249-9619
TTY Users: 1-800-24NOKIA (1-800-246-6542)
17. The limited warranty period for NMP supplied attachments
and accessories is specifically defined within their own warranty
cards and packaging.
©Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation.
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