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  • Page 1 User's Guide for Nokia 6255...
  • Page 2 Security. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. The information contained in this user’s guide was written for the Nokia 6255. Nokia operates a policy of ongoing development. Nokia reserves the right to make changes to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Save voice mailbox number ....26 Make a call..........10 Call and setup your voice mail..26 Using the keypad ........10 Listen to your voice messages... 26 Using the contacts list ......11 Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 Wallpaper..........54 Set up voice tags........37 Colour schemes ........55 Caller groups .......... 37 Screen saver ........... 55 Set up speed dialling ......38 Tone settings..........55 Edit contacts list entries ......38 Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Voice privacy .......... 65 Bluetooth connectivity ......76 App. settings ..........65 Pairing ............77 Network............65 Infrared............79 Roaming options ........65 Send and receive data ......79 Mode............66 Connection indicator ......79 Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6 Memory status........83 15. UIM services (Menu 12) ..84 16. Enhancements ..... 85 17. Reference information..86 Battery information......... 86 18. Care and maintenance ..88 19. Additional safety information......89 Index ........... 93 Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    When connecting to any REFUELING Don't use the phone at a other device, read its user refuelling point. Don't use guide for detailed safety near fuel or chemicals. instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8 Enter the emergency number, then press the Call key. Give your location. Do not end the call until given permission to do so. viii Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Welcome

    Welcome ■ Network Services Congratulations on your purchase of the Nokia 6255 mobile phone. Your To use the phone you must have phone provides many functions service from a wireless service which are practical for daily use, provider. Many of the features in this...

  • Page 10: Shared Memory

    Nokia is committed to making ■ Getting help mobile phones easy to use for all individuals, including those with disabilities. For more information Find your phone label visit the Web site at www.nokiaaccessibility.com. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Phone At A Glance

    Infrared • Long press — Answer or make a Voice/shutter key call using the loudspeaker when Flash the fold is closed. Camera lens • Capture a picture when the camera is active. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 P h o n e a t a g l a n c e Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: The Standby Mode Screen

    Note: Depending on your indicates more power in the battery. wireless service provider and the model number of your phone, some or all of the following indicators and icons may appear on the standby mode screen. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Get The Most Out Of This Guide

    • Scroll keys are used to move up, You are in a digital network. down, left, or right in the menus. ”Network Services” on page You are in an analog network. ”Network Services” on page Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 15: Phone Menus

    Five-way scroll key. In order to view the descriptions, you must first activate help text. At the standby mode screen, select Menu > Settings > Phone settings > Help text activation > or Off. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Go To' Functions

    5. Select to save the changes. 6. At the standby mode screen, press Menu > Go to to display a list of the functions that you selected in step 3. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Set Up Your Phone

    1. With the back of the phone facing device, do you, push down on the back cover. not touch 2. Slide the back cover toward the the antenna unnecessarily bottom of the phone and remove. when the device is switched Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 18: Remove The Battery

    Keep all UIM cards out of the reach removed the cover and battery. of small children. Open the MMC holder by lifting the latch (1) and lifting the holder up (2). Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 19: Replace The Battery

    1. Insert the battery, gold-coloured can be made. contact end first, into the battery slot. 2. Push down on the other end of the battery to snap the battery into place. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 20: Turn Your Phone On Or Off

    2. Press the End key or to end the the bottom end of your phone. call or End call to cancel the call icon appears on the attempt. standby mode screen. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 21: Using The Contacts List

    Search to retrieve a number from A long press of the Voice/shutter the contacts list. key answers an incoming call 4. Press OK. The first participant is with the loudspeaker. put on hold. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 22: Adjust The Earpiece Volume

    Many of the options that you can automatically re-locks. See use during a call, are network ”Keyguard” on page 13 for details. services. Check with your wireless service provider for more information. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 23: Keyguard

    — View the phone menu. Select Unlock with the Center 2. Scroll to an option, and press selection key; then press the * key Select to activate the option or within two seconds. enter its submenu. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 24: Text Entry

    • Press the 1 key as many times as the message entry screen and switch necessary to scroll through a list the ABC icon in the upper left corner of commonly used characters. of the display to the 123 icon. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 25: Punctuation And Special Characters

    Press the * key Activate/deactivate again to cycle through all At any text entry screen, press and hold available characters. Options. Predictive text is turned on and off, depending on its previous mode. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 26: Messages (Menu 1)

    PC. Do not the phone will tell you if the open any attachment if you message exceeds the maximum are not sure of the length allowed for one message. trustworthiness of the sender. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 27: Text Messages

    Insert contact — Insert a name Matches — View matches found from your contacts list into your in the dictionary for the word you message. want to use. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 28: Read And Reply

    When you receive a message, a number or e-mail is used as the notification message and the default. unopened letter icon ( ) appear in the display. Resend — Send the message again. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 29: Change Sending Options

    Pictures are stored in the Message font size — Select Small Templates folder under Messages > font Large font. Text messages > Template. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 30: Download Pictures

    Delete picture. Options > Save picture Enter a title and select OK. If your templates folder is full of pictures, you can scroll to the picture you want to replace and select Select. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 31: Multimedia Messages

    Because delivery of other content from being copied, multimedia messages can fail for a variety of reasons, do not rely solely modified, transferred, or forwarded. upon them for essential communications. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 32: Mms Settings

    This is a network service. Check with system. This is a network service. your service provider for more Check with your service provider information. for more information. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 33 Sent items — Contains sent tones, and other content from multimedia messages. being copied, modified, Saved items — Contains saved transferred, or forwarded. multimedia messages that you can send later. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 34 Outbox folder and you can try to message, select Options > manually resend it later. Check your Delete > Image, Sound clip, Video Outbox folder for unsent messages. clip, or Slide. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 35 Exit. clips must be opened before you 2. To view a saved message, select can save them. Messages > Multimedia msgs. > Inbox and scroll to view the message. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 36: Voice Messages

    • Press and hold the 1 key. unchanged. • Press the 1 key and the Send key. • Press Listen if there is a notification message in the display. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 37: View Details Of Last Voice Mail

    — Waits for you to press the Call your voice mail service. key before sending the numbers or codes that follow. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 38: Web Messages

    To save a draft of a message dialling key at the standby mode you are creating, select Save screen. message > Draft or Template. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 39: View Saved Messages

    1. At the standby mode screen, My folders — Keep your messages select Menu > Messages > Text organised by creating custom messages. folders and saving some of your Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 40: All Messages In A Folder

    1. At the standby mode screen, use the Scroll up or Scroll down key folders are protected. to enter the contacts list. When you delete a folder, all messages in the folder are also deleted. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 41: Dial A Number

    If the phone does not locate a 3. Select Options > Delete > OK. number or recognise the voice tag, No match found appears. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 42: Call Register (Menu 2)

    — Clear the number from ■ View received calls memory. Call — Call the number. Received calls are calls that have been answered. 1. At the standby mode screen, select Menu > Call register > Received calls. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 43: View Dialled Numbers

    To activate the call Dialled numbers > Options > timer on the standby mode screen Time of call. while in a call, select Details > Show call time on display > or Off. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 44: Dialled Calls

    2. Scroll to one of the following Life timer. Some timers, including options: the life timer, may be reset during Last sent data/fax — View the service or software upgrades. size (kB) of the last sent data/fax call. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 45: View Duration Of Minibrowser

    Minibrowser. Note: The actual time invoiced for calls and services by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding off for billing, taxes, and so forth. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 46: Contacts (Menu 3)

    2. Select Details > Options > 2. Press Save. number detail. 3. Enter the name, and press OK. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 47: Set Up Voice Tags

    Set up voice tags caller group options: Group name — Rename the group For more information on setting up to your preference. voice tags and other voice features, ”Voice tags” on page Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 48: Set Up Speed Dialling

    Some of the options may be available: 5. Press to activate speed Add voice tag — Highlight a dialling. number in your contacts details and add a voice tag to the contact. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 49: Delete Contacts List Entries

    > OK. Custom tone — Set a ringing tone 5. Enter the security code, and press to the contact different than the OK. See ”Security settings” on default. page 63 for more information. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 50: View The Contacts List

    UIM card memory used as well as groups, including Family, VIP, the amount of memory available. Friends, Business, or Other. 2. Scroll to an item, and press Select to activate the feature or enter its submenu. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 51: Send And Receive Contacts (Business Cards)

    Options > Send bus. card > infrared, multimedia. 2. Enter the number for your recipient, or press Search retrieve a number from your contacts list. 3. Press and the business card is sent. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 52: Camera (Menu 4)

    The Nokia 6255 device support an Video — To record a video. image capture resolution of 128 x 2.

  • Page 53: Other Options

    > Camera > Menu > Camera, or press the Options > Self-timer. Camera key and Options: 2. Press Select > Start. Change mode — Switch between Standard photo, Portrait photo, Night mode Video. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 54: Record A Video Clip

    — Send the video clip to Video clip length — Scroll to Default another device as a multimedia Maximum and press Select. The message or using IR or Bluetooth maximum is approximately 3 connectivity. minutes depending on conditions. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 55 — Scroll to and press Select. Default title — Select Automatic use a predefined title orMy title key in or edit a new title. Image storage — Select Default folder Other folder and press Select. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 56: Gallery (Menu 5)

    Copyright protection may prevent Graphics, Tones, and Recordings some images, ringing tones, and are preset in the phone. If there is other content from being copied, a MultiMediaCard in the phone, a modified, transferred, or forwarded. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 57 MultiMediaCard. you have created. This option is available only for the Activation key list — View the list MultiMediaCard folder. of available activation keys. You can delete activation keys if desired. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 58: Media (Menu 6)

    During a call, Go to address — Enter the address of the playback is paused. When the a mobile Internet service, and select call ends, the music player restarts. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 59: Play Music Tracks

    To play a track, key quickly. To stop the playing, scroll to the desired track, and select press and hold the headset key. Play or press the Scroll right key. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 60: Radio

    To set the radio frequency, press the 2. From the standby mode screen, * key and use the keypad to enter the select Menu > Media > Radio. frequency of a known radio station. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 61: Voice Recorder

    6. To send the latest recording as a multimedia message or by IR or 4. Select an (empty) location to Bluetooth connectivity to a save the channel. compatible phone, select Send last recorded. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 62: Media Equaliser

    Activate an equaliser set name, and select OK. From the standby mode screen, 8. To activate the setting, select select Menu > Media > Media Activate. equaliser, scroll to the desired setting, and select Activate. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 63: Settings (Menu 7)

    A timed profile can prevent missed calls by 2. Scroll to the profile of your returning your phone to the default choice, and press Select. profile at a time you specify. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 64: Main Display Settings

    > Mini Set as wallpaper. display settings > Wallpaper > To activate/deactivate wallpaper, at Select wallpaper. the standby mode screen, select Menu > Settings > Main display settings > Wallpaper > or Off. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 65: Colour Schemes

    Message alert tone off — Select the include Daylight savings time, so add tone for received messages. or subtract accordingly. Keypad tones — Set the volume of your keypad tones (or turn them off). Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 66: Date

    (once the 4. Scroll to Date format, and press battery is replaced/recharged, and Select. you are still outside of the digital 5. Select the format of your choice. network). Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 67: Call Settings

    > or Off. Options > Edit > > Dialling For more information on entering sequence. speed dialling numbers, see ”Set up 4. Select one of the following speed dialling” on page sequence types: Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 68: Call Summary

    > Call press OK. See ”Security settings” settings > Call summary > or Off. on page 63 for more information. ”Personalise a profile” on page for more information on selecting a ringing tone. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 69: Phone Settings

    At the standby mode screen, select or send them automatically by Menu > Settings > Phone settings > saving them in your phone. Start-up tone > or Off. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 70: Welcome Note

    After you have associated a voice operation of certain phone features. tag with a phone function, you can issue a command by speaking the voice tag. 1. Press and hold Names. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 71: Enhancement Settings

    Record speech or sound Menu > Settings > Enhancement 1. At the standby mode screen, settings > Headset, Handsfree, select Menu > Media > Voice Loopset, Text phone, or Charger. recorder > Record. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 72: Headset

    The LPS-4 Loopset is recommended lights always on, or to shut off for use with your phone. Scroll to the automatically after several seconds. option of your choice, and press Select or Automatic. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 73: Security Settings

    You must contact your 1. At the standby mode screen, wireless service provider for a select Menu > Settings > Security new UIM card. settings > PIN code request. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 74: Call Restrictions

    Select. Select security level The Security level lets you protect Security level the phone or its memory by security code. The security code controls access to features such as the Security level Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 75: Access Codes

    1. At the standby mode screen, Roaming options select Menu > Settings > App. You can set your phone to “roam” or settings. search for another network when you are not in your home area. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 76: Mode

    ■ Network services wireless provider for availability. The following features are network services. See ”Network Services” on page ix for more information. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 77: Call Waiting

    5. Enter the number to which your prevent your number from appearing calls, data, or other information on the receiving party’s caller ID. will be diverted, and press OK. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 78: Restore Factory Settings

    3. Press Mark to add a function. Use Unmark to remove a function. 4. Select Done when you have added all desired functions. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 79: Organiser (Menu 8)

    Menu > Organiser > Alarm stops (snoozes) for 10 minutes, then clock > Alarm time > On. sounds again. 2. Enter the time for the alarm in hh:mm format, and press OK. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 80: Turn An Alarm Off

    You are then given the 1. At the standby mode screen, option to set an alarm. select Menu > Organiser > Calendar > Options > Go to date. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 81: View Notes (Day View)

    The options listed below are time. available either while viewing the 2. Scroll to an option, and press body of a note or viewing the Select to activate it or enter its header of a note. submenu. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 82: Send A Note

    Calendar note priority. The to-do note is received. When you receive a saved. The phone automatically calendar note as a text message, a sets the deadline. message notification appears on the Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 83: Calculator

    Select. in body view). Go to calendar — Leave the to-do list, and go to the calendar. Save to calendar — Save the to-do note to a date on your calendar. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 84: Mobile Web (Menu 9)

    (or place where the requested At the standby mode screen, select resource is stored) is secure. The Menu > Mobile Web > Connect service provider secures the data Connect. transmission between the gateway and the content server. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 85: Navigate The Mobile Internet

    • To enter special characters, press 3. Enter the emergency number for the * key. your present location (for example, 911). Emergency numbers vary by location. 4. Press the Call key. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 86: Connectivity (Menu 10)

    For more information, see the Nokia connection can be subject to PC Suite online help. Nokia PC Suite interference from obstructions such and all related software can be as walls or from other electronic downloaded from the U.S.

  • Page 87: Pairing

    1–16 Pair to establish pairing with that numeric characters. The first time device. you try to connect the devices, you Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 88 Contact, and with the device. Your phone a calendar note would be saved in connects to the device. You can Calendar. start data transfer. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 89: Infrared

    PC. 1. Connect your PC and your phone with a DKU-2 USB cable. Data enhancement connected displayed on your phone. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 90 2. Open Windows Explorer. Your 9. Click on USB Device in the phone will appear as a local drive Hardware devices window. (named by Nokia 6255), and with A popup window shows Stop a a drive letter assigned to it. Hardware device.

  • Page 91: Data/Fax Calls

    Fax calls only — The phone receives only fax calls. 3. When you are finished receiving the fax or data call, repeat Steps 1 and 2 and select Normal. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 92: Extras (Menu 11)

    Certificate not valid yet is Options, then press Select shown even if the certificate Center key or the 5-way scroll should be valid, check that key. the current date and time in your device are correct. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 93: Memory Status

    Menu > Extras > Memory. PC Suite Nokia PC Suite is a collection of powerful tools that you can use to manage your phone features and data. Each component is a separate program that includes online helps. Nokia PC Suite software, installation...

  • Page 94: Uim Services (Menu 12)

    UIM card. The name and contents of this menu depends on the available services. Note: For availability, rates and information using UIM services, contact your service provider. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 95: Enhancements

    • Keep all accessories and enhancements out of the reach of small children. • When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory or enhancement, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 96: Reference Information

    Do not leave the battery Battery performance is particularly connected to a charger. limited in temperatures well below Overcharging may shorten its freezing. lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 97 Talk time: 3.25 hours Standby time: 11 days Note: Talk time and standby times may vary among service providers. Check with your service provider for more information. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 98: Care And Maintenance

    • Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards and fine mechanics. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the device. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 99: Additional Safety Information

    If are adequately shielded from external RF interference occurs, consult your service energy or if you have any questions. provider. Switch off your device in health care Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 100: Potentially Explosive

    Failure to observe these instructions may lead to suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, legal action, or both. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 101: Emergency Calls

    Your wireless device may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident. Do not end the call until given permission to do so. Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 102: Certification Information

    For SAR information in other certified power level, the actual SAR of regions please look under product the phone while operating can be well information at www.nokia-asia.com. below the maximum value. This is Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

  • Page 103: Index

    62 charger headset 10 connecting 9 help x information 86 help text 5 times 87 colour schemes 54 contacts list 36 add 36 indicators and icons 3 delete 39 Infrared 79 edit 38 Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 104 PIN code 63 Play music tracks 49 predictive text 15 profiles 35 view PUK code 63 call duration 33 call times 33 data/fax call duration 34 dialled numbers 33 quick keys 3 minibrowser duration 35 Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
  • Page 105 65 Voice recorder 51 voicemail 26 volume adjusting 12 using the loudspeaker 12 wallpaper 54 wireless Internet 74 make an emergency call 75 receive a call while online 75 sign on 74 Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.

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