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Page 1 Nokia 6255 User's Guide...
Page 2 RSA 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
Replace the battery... 19 Replace the back cover ... 19 Charge the battery ... 20 Turn your phone on or off... 20 Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Connect the headset ... 20 Make a call... 21 Using the keypad... 21 Using the contacts list ...
Page 4 Life timer... 41 Clear timers ... 41 View duration of data/fax calls ... 42 View duration of minibrowser ... 42 Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 6. Contacts (Menu 3)... 44 Add new contacts... 44 Save a name and number... 44 Save (only) a number ...
Page 5 DTMF tones... 70 Start-up tone ... 70 Confirm UIM service actions ... 70 Help text activation ... 71 Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Voice commands... 71 Assign a voice tag to a command... 71 Enhancement settings ... 72 Headset...
Page 6 Games ... 97 Collections ... 97 Select application ... 97 Memory status... 97 PC Suite ... 97 Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 15. UIM services (Menu 12)... 99 16. Enhancements... 100 17. Reference information ... 101 Battery information ... 101 Charging times ...
Page 7: For Your Safety
SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT Follow any restrictions. Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. F o r y o u r s a f e t y SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELING Don't use the phone at a refuelling point.
Page 9: Welcome
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Nokia 6255 mobile phone. Your phone provides many functions which are practical for daily use, such as a hands-free loudspeaker, alarm clock, calculator, calendar, and more. Your phone can also connect to a PC, laptop, or other device using a data cable, Bluetooth, or Infrared.
Page 10: Shared Memory
Before calling, we recommend that you write down the following information and have it available: Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. • Electronic serial number (ESN) The ESN is found on the type label, which is located beneath the battery on the back of the phone.
Page 11: Phone At A Glance
Front display/viewfinder Infrared Voice/shutter key Flash Camera lens Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. P h o n e a t a g l a n c e Voice/shutter key • Short press—Starts and stops voice memo recorder. • Long press—Answer or make a call using the loudspeaker when the fold is closed.
Page 13: Quick Keys
Center selection key—Selects highlighted menus and submenus. Camera key—Quickly activates the viewfinder. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. P h o n e a t a g l a n c e ■ Indicators and icons Note: Depending on your...
Page 14: Get The Most Out Of This Guide
Press 7 means press the key on the keypad that is labeled with the number 7 and the letters “pqrs”. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. • Press and hold means to press and hold a key for 2–3 seconds; on page 72.
Page 18: Remove The Back Cover
Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Before installing the UIM card, always make sure that the phone is switched off and that you have removed the cover and battery.
Page 19: Install The Mmc Card
Close the UIM/MMC holder and replace the battery. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. S e t u p y o u r p h o n e Replace the battery 1. Insert the battery, gold-coloured contact end first, into the battery slot.
Page 20: Charge The Battery
3 seconds. 2. Enter the security code or PIN code, if necessary, and press OK. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. ■ Connect the headset A compatible headset, such as HS-5, may be purchased with your phone or separately as an enhancement.
Page 22: Adjust The Earpiece Volume
Call key. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Using the loudspeaker Warning: Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use, because the volume may be extremely loud.
Page 23: Keyguard
If the keypad is locked, it unlocks when you receive a call. After the call, the lock automatically reactivates. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. When the keyguard is on, calls still may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into your phone.
Page 24: Text Entry
• Press and hold Clear to backspace continuously and delete characters. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. • Press the 0 key to enter a space, thereby accepting a completed word. • Press the 1 key as many times as necessary to scroll through a list of commonly used characters.
Page 26 • Press the 1 key to insert a period into your message. • Press and hold the * key to display special characters. Press the * key again to cycle through all available characters. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Page 28 Insert number—Insert a phone number or find a phone number in the contacts list. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Save message—Select Templates to save the message in the text msgs. folder; select...
Page 29: Read And Reply
Search to retrieve a number or e-mail address from your contacts list, and select OK. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Read and reply Send to When you receive a message, a notification message and the unopened letter icon ( Search the display.
Page 30: Change Sending Options
Send callback number—A callback number is sent to the recipient. Select or your phone number. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Signature:—Write a Signature to send with text messages, or select Off. > Change message settings 1. At the standby mode screen,...
Page 31: Picture Messages
When messages are available, you are notified of the number of messages available for retrieval. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. When you have unopened picture message in your inbox, in the upper left corner of the standby mode screen as a reminder.
Page 32: Voice Messages
If you receive more than one message, your phone shows the number of messages received. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Save voice mailbox number Your wireless provider may have already saved your voice mailbox number to your phone.
Page 34: Web Messages
5. Enter any remaining pauses or other information that allows you to listen to your messages, and press OK. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 6. Enter a name (such as Voice Mail), and press OK. To dial and listen to your voice mail,...
Page 35: View Saved Messages
Archive—Store messages that have been read and that you want to keep in this folder. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Templates—Pictures and Sent prewritten templates are stored in this folder. Preloaded templates can be edited and personalised.
Page 36: A Single Message
Mark the folders that have messages you want to delete: Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 3. Press marked folder. Note: Only folders created in My folders The Inbox, >...
Page 37: Assign A Voice Tag To An Entry
1. Press and hold Names. 2. When you hear several beeps and Speak now appears, release the key. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 3. Pronounce the voice tag clearly into the microphone. When the phone finds the voice tag,...
Page 38 M e s s a g e s ( M e n u 1 ) Delete 1. Select Menu > Voice > 2. Press Select, then scroll to the name with the voice tag you want to erase. 3. Select Options >Delete Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Voice tags. > OK.
Page 39: Call Register (Menu 2)
Delete—Clear the number from memory. Call—Call the number. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. C a l l r e g i s t e r ( M e n u 2 ) ■ View missed calls Note: The missed calls...
Page 40: View Received Calls
3. Scroll to an option, and press Select to view or activate the option. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Call times You can make or receive calls to or from the same number and view up to five calls with the time each call occurred.
Page 42: View Duration Of Data/Fax Calls
(kB) of all sent data and fax calls. All received data/fax—View the size (kB) of all received data and fax calls. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Duration of last data/fax View the duration time of the last data or fax call. Duration of all data/fax View the duration time of all calls.
Page 44: Contacts (Menu 3)
Save a name and number 1. At the standby mode screen, use the keypad to enter the phone number you wish to save. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 2. Press Save. 3. Enter the name, and press OK. Save (only) a number 1.
Page 45: Set Up Voice Tags
2. Scroll to the number you wish to set as default, and select Options > Set as default. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Set up voice tags For more information on setting up voice tags and other voice features, “Voice tags” >...
Page 46: Set Up Speed Dialling
OK; or press Search to retrieve a number from the contacts list. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 4. Enter a name for the number, and press OK. If speed dialling is off, the phone...
Page 47: Edit Contacts List Entries
E-mail address, address, Postal address, or Note. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Set as default—Change the default number of the contact. number—Add a number to the contact. detail—Add an address or note to the contact.
Page 48: Delete Contacts List Entries
Copy number—Copy the number to the UIM (SIM card) from the phone memory or vice versa. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. number—Add a number to an existing name. Settings—Change the contacts list view or check the memory status of your phone.
Page 49: Configure Settings
You can send and receive an entry in your contacts list using text messaging, if supported by your wireless provider. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Send a business card You can send a business card as a text message to a compatible phone or other handheld device.
Page 50: Camera (Menu 4)
If there is not enough memory to take a new photo, delete old photos or other files in the gallery. The Nokia 6255 device support an image capture resolution of 128 x 160 pixels on the Main display and 96 x 65 pixels on the Mini display.
Page 51: Other Options
Details—View the Name, Size, Created, Format, Resolution, or Copyright of a captured photo. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Other options At the standby mode screen, select Menu > Camera, or press the Camera key and Options: Change mode—Switch between...
Page 52: Self-Timer
2. Select Pause to pause the recording, Continue to resume the recording, or Stop recording. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. The phone saves the recording in Video clips Gallery 3. Select video. > Select following: Delete—Delete the video clip.
Page 53: Settings
Default folder Other folder and press Select. This option is available on when using a multimedia card. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. > Basic Default C a m e r a ( M e n u 4 )
Page 54: Gallery (Menu 5)
Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Copyright protection may prevent some images, ringing tones, and other content from being copied, modified, transferred, or forwarded.
Page 55: Folders
Rename folder—Rename a folder you have created. You cannot rename a preset folder. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. password—Create a password (1–8 characters) for the MultiMediaCard, to protect it against unauthorised use. This option is available only for the files, MultiMediaCard folder.
Page 56 Memory status—Check the available memory for the phone handset or the MultiMediaCard. Activation key list—View the list of available activation keys. You can delete activation keys if desired. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Page 57: Media (Menu 6)
This is a network service. Check with your service provider for pricing and information. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Open Gallery—Open the gallery. From the gallery, you can play stored audio and video files. See (Menu 5)”...
Page 58: Play Music Tracks
Scroll down key. To skip to the beginning of the previous track, press the Scroll up key twice.To Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Music rewind the current track, press and hold the Scroll up key. To fast forward the current track, press and hold the Scroll down key.
Page 59: Radio
Phone memory Memory card. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. ■ Radio Your phone has an FM radio that also functions as an alarm clock radio. You can listen to the FM radio on your phone through the hands- free speaker or with a headset.
Page 60 Do not use the stereo headset where it can endanger your safety. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Mono output/Stereo to the radio in monaural mode Options (default) or in stereo. Stereo output is available through a stereo enhancement.
Page 61: Voice Recorder
2. To start the recording, select Record. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. M e d i a ( M e n u 6 ) 3. Hold the phone in the normal position near your ear, and record your message.
Page 62: Media Equaliser
(the rightmost bar). The higher the indicator on a particular bar, the more that frequency is amplified. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 3. To adjust the lowest frequency, use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to move the indicator up and down on the bar.
Page 63: Settings (Menu 7)
“Enhancement settings” on page for more information about enhancement profiles. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 1. At the standby mode screen, select 2. Scroll to the profile of your choice, and press Select. 3. Select Activate. Personalise a profile You can personalise any of the profiles a variety of ways.
Page 64: Set A Timed Profile
Menu > Settings display settings > Wallpaper Select wallpaper. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 2. Highlight the and press Open. 3. Browse the folder. 4. When you arrive at the image of Silent your choice, select wallpaper. until...
Page 65: Mini Display Settings
Menu Settings > Tone settings the following: Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Incoming call phone notifies you of an incoming call. Ringing tone for incoming calls. Ringing your ringing tone.
Page 66: Date
> Settings > Time and date settings > Date > Show date date. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Set the date 1. At the standby mode screen, > Time select Menu > and date settings date. 2. Enter the date, and press OK.
Page 67: Call Settings
> Call settings Anykey answer >On or Off. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. S e t t i n g s ( M e n u 7 ) Automatic redial Occasionally, your network may experience heavy traffic, resulting in a fast busy signal when you dial.
Page 68: Answer When Fold Is Opened
Options > Edit > > sequence. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 4. Select one of the following sequence types: Access no.+ phone no.+ card Dial access number, phone number, then card number (+ PIN if required) Access no.+ card no.+ phone...
Page 69: Call Summary
> Settings > Call settings Call summary > or Off. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Ringing tone for no caller ID You can select a different ringing tone for calls received with no caller > Select > From the standby mode screen,...
Page 70: Dtmf Tones
Off—Used to turn off tones. No tones are sent when you press a key. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Set length You can also specify touch tone length when using the At the standby mode screen, select Menu >...
Page 71: Help Text Activation
2. Select the phone function you wish to tag (Profiles, Voice mailbox, Recorder register). Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 3. If necessary, scroll to an option associated with that function, and press Select. 4. Select 5. Press Start, and speak the voice tag clearly into the microphone.
Page 72: Enhancement Settings
Automatic answer—Calls are answered automatically after one ring when a headset is connected. Select or Off. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Handsfree Scroll to the option of your choice and press Select to enter the submenu and modify its settings.
Page 73: Charger
PIN code is blocked and you will be asked to enter the personal Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. S e t t i n g s ( M e n u 7 ) unblocking key (PUK) code. See “Personal unblocking key (PUK)
Page 74: Personal Unblocking Key (Puk) Code
When calls are restricted, calls still may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into your phone. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Note: Contact your service provider for the restriction password. 1. At the standby mode screen,...
Page 75 UIM card is used. A “non- owner” UIM card is one (other than the original) that is inserted after you power off the phone. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Set up security level 1. At the standby screen, select Menu >...
Page 76: Application Settings
Application lights—Select defined or Default. App. shakes—Select Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. ■ Network The menu options you see in your phone are based on your service provider’s network. The network determines which options actually appear in the phone menu. Check with your service provider for more information.
Page 77: Mode
■ Network services The following features are network services. See “Network Services” page for more information. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Store a feature code 1. At the standby mode screen, select Menu Network services feature 2.
Page 78: Call Waiting
4. Scroll to the destination to which your calls will be diverted, and press Select. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 5. Enter the number to which your calls, data, or other information will be diverted, and press OK.
Page 79: Send Own Caller Id When Calling
Note: Go to is the Left selection key on the standby mode screen. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 1. At the standby mode screen, select Go to options. 2. Use the Scroll up or Scroll down key to highlight the desired functions from the list of available functions.
Page 80: Organiser (Menu 8)
> Alarm time > On. 2. Enter the time for the alarm in hh:mm format, and press OK. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 3. Select format is selected). Alarm on display and standby mode screen. Set the alarm tone You can set which tone is played when the alarm sounds.
Page 81: Turn An Alarm Off
At the standby mode screen, select Menu > Organiser > Calendar. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. O r g a n i s e r ( M e n u 8 ) Go to a date 1. At the standby mode screen, select Menu >...
Page 82: View Notes (Day View)
3. Select Options > 4. To view a highlighted note, select Options > View. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Options while viewing a list of notes 1. Press day’s notes to display the following options: The options listed below are...
Page 83: Send A Note
Search retrieve a number from the contacts list, and press OK. The note is sent. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 6. If you selected the note appears as a text message in the display. 7. Select 8.
Page 85: Calculator
To-do notes in the list (available only in header view). Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. O r g a n i s e r ( M e n u 8 ) ■ Calculator The calculator in your phone adds,...
Page 86 Foreign unit in domestic the number of domestic units it takes to make one unit of foreign currency Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Domestic unit in foreign the number of foreign units it takes to make one unit of your domestic currency 2.
Page 88: Sign On To The Mobile Internet
• To select a highlighted item, press Select. • To enter letters and numbers, press a key from 0–9. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. • To enter special characters, press the * key. Receive a call while online...
Page 89 3. Enter the emergency number for your present location (for example, 911). Emergency numbers vary by location. 4. Press the Call key. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. M o b i l e W e b ( M e n u 9 )
Page 90: Connectivity (Menu 10)
PC. For more information, see the Nokia PC Suite online help. Nokia PC Suite and all related software can be downloaded from the U.S. Mobile Phone products section of www.nokia-asia.com.
Page 92 Set up a Bluetooth connection 1. From the standby mode screen, select Menu > Settings Connectivity > Bluetooth. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. 2. Select Bluetooth Bluetooth connection is indicated by the display. 3. Select Search for audio...
Page 94: Usb Data Transfer
2. Open Windows Explorer. Your phone will appear as a local drive (named by Nokia 6255), and with a drive letter assigned to it. 3. Click on the folders to display a window that shows the contents of the folder on the phone memory card.
Page 96: Data Transfer
For better performance during data calls, place the phone on a stationary surface with the keypad facing downward. Do not move the phone by holding it in your hand during a data call. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Page 97: Extras (Menu 11)
Menu > Extras Applications. 2. Scroll to an application, and press Select or the Call key. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Download Note: Only install applications from sources > Games. that offer adequate Select protection against harmful software.
Page 98 E x t r a s ( M e n u 1 1 ) Note: Some of the features in your phone require network support. Contact your service provider for availability and configuration instructions. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Page 99: Uim Services (Menu 12)
Note: For availability, rates and information using UIM services, contact your service provider. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. U I M s e r v i c e s ( M e n u 1 2 )
Page 100: Enhancements
• Keep all accessories and enhancements out of the reach of small children. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. • When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory or enhancement, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.
Page 101: Reference Information
If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n over time. Temperature extremes can affect the ability of your battery to charge.
Page 102: Charging Times
Talk time: 1 hour 15 minutes - 3 hour 15 minutes Standby time: 106 - 176 hours Note: Talk time and standby times may vary among service providers. Check with your service provider for more information. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Page 103: Care And Maintenance
Rough handling can break internal circuit boards and fine mechanics. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. C a r e a n d m a i n t e n a n c e • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the device.
Page 104: Additional Safety Information
RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your device in health care Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Page 106: Emergency Calls
Emergency numbers vary by location. 4. Press the Call key. Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. If certain features are in use, you may first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergency call.
Page 108: Index
Care and maintenance 103 Certification information (SAR) 107 Charger connecting 20 information 101 times 102 Colour schemes 64 Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Contacts list 44 add 44 delete 48 edit 47 send 49 view 48 Currency converter 85...
Page 109 Music player 57 Music player settings 58 Network 76 Network Services 9 Organiser 80 Notes 84 Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved. Phone settings 69 PIN code 73 Play music tracks 58 Predictive text 25 Profiles 43 PUK code 74...
Page 110 Voice privacy 76 Voice recorder 61 Voicemail 32 Volume adjusting 22 using the loudspeaker 22 Wallpaper 64 Wireless Internet 87 make an emergency call 88 receive a call while online 88 sign on 88 Copyright © 2004 Nokia. All rights reserved.

Nokia 6255 User Manual

For Your Safety

Welcome

1 Phone at a Glance

2 Set up Your Phone

3 Text Entry

4 Messages (Menu 1)

5 Call Register (Menu 2)

6 Contacts (Menu 3)

7 Camera (Menu 4)

8 Gallery (Menu 5)

9 Media (Menu 6)

10 Settings (Menu 7)

11 Organiser (Menu 8)

12 Mobile Web (Menu 9)

13 Connectivity (Menu 10)

14 Extras (Menu 11)

15 UIM Services (Menu 12)

16 Enhancements

17 Reference Information

18 Care and Maintenance

19 Additional Safety Information

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