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Nokia 2125i User Guide 931169X26 Issue 1 LEGAL INFORMATION...
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RSA Security. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. The information contained in this user guide was written for the Nokia 2125i product. 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.
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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Table of Contents For your safety 41.Phone at a glance 92.Set up your phone 133.Text entry 214. Contacts list 245.Messages 316.Call log 427.Profiles 468.Settings 479.Gallery 6510.Games 6611.Voice 6712.Minibrowser 7013.Organizer 7314.Applications 8115.PC Connectivity 8216.Enhancements 8417.Battery information 86Care and maintenance 89Additional safety information 91...
F o r y o u r s a f e t y For your safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user guide for further information. SWITCH ON SAFELY Do not switch the phone on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
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F o r y o u r s a f e t y WATER-RESISTANCE Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. BACKUP COPIES Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information stored in your phone. CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for detailed safety instructions.
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F o r y o u r s a f e t y changes in menu names, menu order and icons. Contact Virgin Mobile for more information. This device supports WAP 2.0 protocols (HTTP and SSL) that run on TCP/IP protocols.
W e l c o m e Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Nokia 2125i mobile phone. Your phone provides many functions that are practical for daily use, such as a hands-free loudspeaker, alarm clock, calculator, calendar. Your phone can also connect to a PC, laptop, or other device using a data cable.
Ajax, Ontario L1S 4N7 Tel: 1-888-22-NOKIA (1-888-226-6542) Fax: 1-905-427-1070 Updates From time to time, Nokia updates this guide to reflect changes. The latest version and an interactive tutorial for this product may be available at the web site www.nokiausa.com. Accessibility solutions Nokia is committed to making mobile phones easy to use for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
P h o n e a t a g l a n c e 1. Phone at a glance •Power key and flashlight •Earpiece (2) •Right selection key (3) •End key (4) •Keypad (5) •Connection port (6) •Microphone (7) •Charger port (8) •Scroll up and down key •Call key (10) •Left selection key (11)
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P h o n e a t a g l a n c e The start screen is home base and indicates that your phone is in the standby mode. Signal strength (1)—A higher bar indicates a stronger network signal. Battery level (2)—A higher bar indicates more charge in the battery.
P h o n e a t a g l a n c e Location info sharing is set to Emergency or On. See "Location information sharing," p. 46. Vibrating alert is active. See "Profiles," p. 45. You are roaming outside your home network. See "Roaming options," p. 60. You are in a 1XRTT network.
P h o n e a t a g l a n c e Shortcuts To go directly to almost any menu or submenu, as well as activate most features use a shortcut. In the standby mode, select Menu; then within 3 seconds, press the key or keys associated with the menu function you would like to view or activate.
Always switch the device off, and disconnect the charger before removing the battery. Warning: Use only batteries, chargers, and enhancements approved by Nokia for use with this particular model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty, and may be dangerous.
S e t u p y o u r p h o n e Check the model number of any charger before use with this device. This device is intended for use when supplied with power from the ACP-7 and ACP-12 chargers.
S e t u p y o u r p h o n e Replace the battery 1. Position the battery so the positive and negative indicators on the battery match up with the positive and negative indicators on the phone. The battery label should face away from the phone.
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S e t u p y o u r p h o n e ■ Turn your phone on or off 1. To turn your phone on or off, press and hold the power key on top of the phone for at least 3 seconds.
S e t u p y o u r p h o n e To change the Xpress-on covers, first remove the back cover and battery. Remove the front cover Gently pull the bottom of the front cover away from the rest of the phone. Install the keymat and front cover 1.
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S e t u p y o u r p h o n e 3. Press the front cover and keymat against the phone, and snap the front cover into place. 4. Replace the battery and back cover. ■ Make a call Use the keypad 1.
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S e t u p y o u r p h o n e 5. When the second participant answers, press the call key to connect the calls. 6. To end the conference call, press the end key. ■ Answer calls Answer, silence, or decline an incoming call Silence Decline...
S e t u p y o u r p h o n e Warning: Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use, because the volume may be extremely loud. Options during a call Many of the options that used during a call are network services.
T e x t e n t r y 3. Text entry You can use two methods for entering text and numbers: standard mode and predictive text mode. • Select Clear to backspace the cursor and delete a character. • Select and hold Clear to backspace continuously and delete characters.
Text entry The illustration below simulates your display each time a key is pressed. For example, to write ’Nokia’ with predictive text on and the English dictionary selected, press each of the following keys: • Press 0 to enter a space, and begin writing the next word.
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T e x t e n t r y Sentence case text: standard mode is on. This option is available only at the beginning of a sentence. Uppercase text: predictive text is on. Lowercase text: predictive text is on. Sentence case text: predictive text is on. This option is available only at the beginning of a sentence.
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M y A c c o u n t 4. My Account You can access your Virgin Mobile account to check or increase your balance. ■ Access My Account To access your account, select Menu > Account. This connects to the Virgin Mobile website.
C a l l h i s t o r y 5. Call history Call log stores information about the last 20 missed, 20 received, and 20 dialed calls. It also stores the duration of all calls. When the number of calls exceeds the maximum, the most recent call replaces the oldest.
C a l l h i s t o r y Call times To view up to five calls with the time each call occurred, your phone clock must be set. 1. Select Options > Call time. 2. Scroll through the calls listed to view the most recent call times made from this number.
M e s s a g e s 6. Messages If you have subscribed to a messaging service through your wireless provider, you can send and receive text messages to compatible phones that also subscribe to a compatible message service. You may also be able to send and receive picture messages and e-mail messages.
M e s s a g e s 5. Compose a message using the keypad, and select Options > Send. Messaging options When you create or reply to a text message, depending on the mode of text input you use and the features supported by your wireless service provider, some or all of the following options are available: Send—Send the message to recipient.
M e s s a g e s Read messages Important: Exercise caution when opening messages. Messages may contain malicious software or otherwise be harmful to your device or When you receive a text message, a notification message and are displayed in the upper left corner in the standby mode.
M e s s a g e s View saved messages 1. In the standby mode, select Menu > Messages > Text messages. 2. Select the folder containing the message you wish to view: Inbox—Stores read and unread messages. Sent items—Stores messages send from your phone automatically.
M e s s a g e s Sent items—Deletes all messages from the Sent items folder Archive—Deletes all messages from the Archive folder User defined folders—Displays all user defined folders that the user has added under My folders after the predefined folders. Only folders created in My folders can be deleted.
M e s s a g e s ■ Voice messages If you subscribe to voice mail, your wireless provider will furnish you with a voice mailbox number. Save this number to your phone to use voice mail. When you receive a voice message, your phone either beeps, displays a message, or both.
M e s s a g e s Automate voice mail Special characters, called dialing codes, can be added to phone numbers. Dialing codes instruct the receiving system to pause, wait, bypass, or accept the numbers that follow them in the dialing string. See "Insert dialing codes," p. 34. Voice mail services vary by service provider.
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M e s s a g e s +— International prefix p— Pauses for 2.5 seconds before sending the numbers that follow w— Waits for you to press the call key before sending the numbers or codes that follow ■ Minibrowser messages To retrieve minibrowser messages, in the standby mode, select Menu >...
C o n t a c t s 7. Contacts The contacts list can hold up to 500 contacts with multiple numbers and text notes for each contact. The amount of numbers and text entries that you can save may vary, depending on length and the total number of entries in the contacts list.
C o n t a c t s Memory status—View the amount of memory used in phone book. ■ Search In the standby mode, select Contacts > Search; highlight the contact you wish to view, and select Details. Fast search for a name 1.
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C o n t a c t s Send bus. card—Send the contact as a business card to another phone. Send message—Create and send a message to the contact. Speed dial—Add the contact to your speed dial list. Edit name—Edit the name of the contact. View name—View the name of the contact.
C o n t a c t s 4. To change the type (E-mail, address, Street addr.), select Change type the options list. To change which phone number is the default number for the contact entry: 1. In the standby mode, scroll down to the entry you wish to change, and select Details.
C o n t a c t s • To delete individual entries, select One by one, and scroll to the entry you wish to delete. Select Delete > to confirm. • To delete the entire contents of your contacts list, select Delete all >...
C o n t a c t s ■ Voice tags For more information on setting up voice tags and other voice features, see "Edit contacts list entries," p. 37. ■ My phone number In the standby mode, select Contacts >...
C o n t a c t s ■ Send and receive contacts To send and receive an entry in your contacts list, use text messaging, if supported by your wireless provider. Send a business card To send a business card as a text message to a compatible phone or other handheld device, do the following: 1.
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M y S t u f f 8. My Stuff You can save pictures to folders in My Stuff and add new folders to the ones already there. Only devices that offer compatible multimedia message features can receive and display multimedia messages. Your device supports a digital rights management system to protect content that you have acquired.
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M y S t u f f 2. Scroll through the list of graphics or tones, select Options > Open, Delete, Move, Rename, Set as wallpap. (for graphics or image files), Details, or Sort enter the folder submenus.
S e t t i n g s 9. Settings Use this menu to change the time settings, call settings, phone settings, display settings, tone settings, enhancement settings, security settings, network, network services, and to restore the factory settings. ■ Profiles Profiles define how your device reacts when you receive a call or message, how your keypad sounds when you press a key, and more.
S e t t i n g s 2. Select the profile you wish to activate and select Timed for timed expiration. 3. Enter the time in mm:ss for the profile to expire, and select OK. ■ Call settings Location information sharing Location information sharing is a network service and must be supported by your wireless service provider.
S e t t i n g s Automatic redial Occasionally, your network may experience heavy traffic, which results in a fast busy signal when you dial. With automatic redial activated, your phone redials the number (number of times is specified by the network), and notifies you once the network is available.
S e t t i n g s Access no. + phone no. + card no.—Dial the 1-800 access number, phone number, then enter the card number (plus PIN if required). Access no. + card no. + phone no.—Dial the 1-800 access number, card number (plus PIN if required), then enter the phone number.
S e t t i n g s The phone calls the international dialing prefix you have stored in your phone and the phone number you have entered (for example, the phone calls 0011354789). Call summary Your phone can display the time spent on a call when you hang up. In the standby mode, select Menu >...
S e t t i n g s Touch tones are sent during an active call and can be sent manually from your phone keypad, or sent automatically by saving them in your phone. Set type 1. In the standby mode, select Menu >...
S e t t i n g s When Help text activation in turned On, select a feature or menu, pause for 10 to 15 seconds, and wait for the help text to display. Use the scroll keys to view the complete help text, if necessary.
S e t t i n g s deactivate the screen saver. You can set your phone to display a screen saver after a preset time or after a custom time (up to 60 minutes) of your choosing. 1. In the standby mode, select Menu >...
S e t t i n g s Date Show or hide the date In the standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Time settings > Date > Show date Hide date. Set the date 1. In the standby mode, select Menu >...
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S e t t i n g s Select Menu > Settings > Tone settings, and one of the following options: Incoming call alert—Select how the device notifies you of an incoming call. Ringing tone—Select the ringing tone for incoming calls. Ringing volume—Set the volume of your ringing tone.
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> to modify the settings. TTY/TDD This feature is dependent on your carrier. In addition to the Nokia phone, you will need the following for TTY/TDD communication: • A TTY/TDD device that is cellular ready or cellular compatible. • A cable for connecting the TTY/TDD to your Nokia phone, usually supplied by the manufacturer of the TTY/TDD device.
S e t t i n g s • TTY/TDD communications depend on network availability. Check with your service provider for availability and description of services. Make a call 1. In the standby mode, enter the number, and press the call key. 2.
S e t t i n g s Restrict outgoing calls—Calls cannot be made: Select, restriction, Edit, or Delete. Restrict incoming calls—Calls cannot be received: Select calls. Activate or deactivate phone lock The phone lock feature protects your phone from unauthorized outgoing calls or unauthorized access to information stored in the phone.
S e t t i n g s Lock code 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 such as 911 to prevent accidental dialing of the emergency number. The preset lock code is 1234.
S e t t i n g s The activated feature code is now stored in your phone, and you are returned to the Feature code: field. Continue entering other feature codes (for example, *633), or press the end key to return to standby mode. Once you enter a network feature code successfully, the feature becomes visible in the Network services menu.
S e t t i n g s Send own caller ID when calling If your wireless service provider supports this feature, you can prevent your number from appearing on the receiving party caller ID. In the standby mode, select Menu >...
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S e t t i n g s Analog only—The phone only works in analog mode. ■ Restore factory settings This option resets some of the menu settings to their original values. It does not delete data that you have entered or downloaded, or affect entries in your contacts list.
T o o l s 10. Tools Your phone contains features to help organize your everyday life, including an alarm clock, calendar, calculator, countdown timer, and stopwatch. ■ Alarm clock Set an alarm The alarm clock is based on the phone clock. The alarm sounds an alert for any time you specify.
T o o l s With the phone on, select Stop to shut the alarm off, or select Snooze. The alarm stops for 10 minutes and Snooze on is displayed. If the alarm time is reached while the device is switched off, the device switches itself on and starts sounding the alarm tone.
T o o l s 2. From the monthly view (with the go to date highlighted), select Options > Make a note, and one of the following note types: Meeting—Enter a subject, a location, and a start and end time. You can then set an alarm.
T o o l s 9. Select Options > Send. Receive notes When you receive a calendar note in calendar-to-calendar (vCal) format, Calendar note received is displayed. When you receive a calendar note as a text message, a message notification appears in the standby mode. You can then view, save, or discard the note and set an alarm for any date and time.
T o o l s 1. In the standby mode, select Menu > Organizer > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number in the calculation. Press # for a decimal point if necessary. Press * to cycle through the add (+), subtract (-), multiply (*), and divide (/) characters.
T o o l s ■ Countdown timer You can enter a specified countdown time (up to 99 hours and 59 minutes). When the time runs out, your phone sounds an alarm. The countdown timer only works when the phone is on. Set the countdown timer 1.
T o o l s Measure time 1. In the standby mode, select Menu > Organizer > Stopwatch > Split timing Lap timing > Start. The running time is displayed on the screen. 2. Select Split to note the lapsed time. The timer continues to run.
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G a m e s 11. Games Challenge yourself or a friend to one of the fun games in your phone. Some menus listed are network services. Contact Virgin Mobile for more information about networks. ■ Play a game 1. In the standby mode, select Menu >...
V X L 12. VXL Your device has access to VXL, which includes selected services on the mobile Internet. You can access popular features, exclusive music, entertainment, information services, and much more. VXL is updated frequently. Check the Virgin Mobile web site at virgin.com/mobile, for availability and pricing.
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V X L 3. Enter the emergency number for your present location (for example, 911). Emergency numbers vary by location. 4. Press Call. Disconnect To close your VXL connection, press and hold End.
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■ Nokia PC Suite Nokia PC Suite software is available for the Nokia 2125i phone. Nokia PC Suite is a collection of powerful tools that you can use to manage your device features and data. Each component is a separate program that includes online helps.
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This device is intended for use when supplied with power from ACP-7 or ACP-12. Warning: Use only batteries, chargers, and enhancements approved by Nokia for use with this particular model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty, and may be dangerous.
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E n h a n c e m e n t s • Retractable Headset (HS-10) Data • Data Cable (DKU-5) • CA-43 Cable • Desk Stand with Sync (DCV-15) • Full Car Kit (CK-6) • Car Installation Kit (CARK-126) •...
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery. Use only Nokia approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Nokia approved chargers designated for this device.
Do not dispose batteries as household waste. ■ Nokia battery authentication guidelines Always use original Nokia batteries for your safety. To check that you are getting an original Nokia battery, purchase it from an authorized Nokia dealer, look for...
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What if your battery is not authentic? If you cannot confirm that your Nokia battery with the hologram on the label is an authentic Nokia battery, please do not use the battery. Take it to the nearest authorized Nokia service point or dealer for assistance. The use of a battery that is not approved by the manufacturer may be dangerous and may result in poor performance and damage to your device and its enhancements.
C a r e a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Care and maintenance Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you protect your warranty coverage.
A d d i t i o n a l s a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n Additional safety information ■ Operating environment Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.
A d d i t i o n a l s a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n • Always keep the device more than 15.3 cm (6 in) from the pacemaker when the device is switched on.
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A d d i t i o n a l s a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked.
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A d d i t i o n a l s a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n The exposure guidelines for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. The SAR limit set by ICNIRP is 2.2 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over 10 grams of tissue.
A d d i t i o n a l s a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n Charging times The following charging times are approximate with the BL-6C 1070 mAh Li-Ion battery: Travel Charger (ACP-12): up to 1 hour 45 minutes Standard Travel Charger (ACP-7): up to 3 hours 45 minutes...
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IndexNumerics1-touch dialing 27Åalarm clock 76antenna 13anykey answer 50applications 85automate voicemail 39automatic redial 51automatic update of service 51auto-update 57Bback coverremoving 14replacing 14, 17banner 58batteries and chargers 90batterycharging 14charging times 96removing 14replacing 14, 17talk and standby times 96battery information 96business cards 31Ccalculator 80calendar 77call duration 45call forwarding 66call log 43caller groups 26calling cards 52callsanswering 19in-call options 20making 18care and maintenance 91certification information (SAR) 94chargerconnecting 14information 90times 96color schemes 58contacts list 25add 25delete 29edit...