Nokia 232N Owner's Manual
Nokia 232N Owner's Manual

Nokia 232N Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Description Of Keys

    In this owner’s manual: • Keypresses are indicated in a bold typeface, e.g. MENU. • Display messages are indicated in an italic typeface, e.g. CALL. 9350806 NOKIA 232N english Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.
  • Page 3: Quick Guide

    QUICK GUIDE Adjust Volume Press to increase and (during a call) decrease the volume Clear a digit Press the CLR key Clear display Press and hold the CLR key Ending a Call Press the END key Last number redial Ensure the display is clear and press SEND Making a call Key in the area code and phone...
  • Page 4 Menu Name Shortcut Keys Description LOCK PHONE MENU 0 (L) Locks/unlocks the phone. SYSTEM SELECT MENU 1 RINGING TYPE MENU 2 CALL TIMERS MENU 3 (S) Resets the timers. LIGHTS CONTROL MENU 4 KEYPAD TONES MENU 5 RINGING VOLUME MENU 6 NAM SELECT MENU 7 AUTO ANSWER...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important Safety Information Display Indicators ...7 Getting Started ...8 Installing the battery ...8 Charging the battery ...9 Switching on ...10 Switching off ...10 Basic Functions ...11 Receiving a call ...11 Caller ID ...11 Making a call...11 Making emergency calls ...13 Quick ways of dialing...13 Making international calls ...13 One-touch dialing ...14...
  • Page 6 Using the scratchpad memory ...28 Reminder message facility ...29 Displaying your own number...29 Changing the wake-up message ...29 Menu Functions ...31 Using the menu...31 List of menu functions...33 Description of menu functions...34 Lock Phone (Menu 0)...34 System Select (Menu 1)...35 Ringing Type (Menu 2) ...36 Call Timers (Menu 3)...37 Lights Control (Menu 4) ...37...
  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION TRAFFIC SAFETY Do not use a hand-held telephone while driving a vehicle. If using a hand-held telephone, 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.
  • Page 8: Emergency Calls

    Only qualified personnel should install or service the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty which may apply to the unit. Electronic fuel-injection systems, electronic anti-skid braking systems, electronic cruise-control systems and other electronic systems can malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio signals.
  • Page 9 If certain features are in use (Keyguard, Locking, Call Restricting etc.), you may first need to turn those fea- tures off before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider. Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use.
  • Page 10 FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (e.g. when using telephone in close proximity of receiving equipment). The FCC/Industry Canada can require you to stop using your telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you require assistance, contact your local service facility.
  • Page 11: Display Indicators

    DISPLAY INDICATORS AB MSG ALPHA MENU ROAM NO SVC IN USE AB Indicator Shows which network is in use: A – System A only B – System B only A B – Both systems Blank – Home area only Signal Indicator Shows approximate received signal strength.
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    If charging while phone is switched off, the indicator bars disappear, but B remains on. Number Shows menu or memory location selected. MENU Indicator Shows that menu mode has been selected. ALPHA Indicator Shows that alpha mode has been selected; letters can be entered, and names can be displayed.
  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THE BATTERY TO ACHIEVE FULL BATTERY CAPACITY, NEW BATTERIES MUST BE CHARGED STOP WITH THE PHONE OFF FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE INITIAL USE. Take the charger supplied, and fit the connector into the phone. Connect the charger to a standard AC outlet (or cigarette lighter receptacle).
  • Page 14: Switching On

    SWITCHING ON If your phone has an extendable antenna, extend the antenna fully. Press and hold the ON key. The phone will carry out a short self- test, briefly displaying the ‘wake-up’ message. (This message is pro- grammed by your dealer, but you may change it if you wish;...
  • Page 15: Basic Functions

    BASIC FUNCTIONS RECEIVING A CALL Press any key except ON or the volume keys. An incoming call is denoted by a ringing tone, and the CALL message flashing on the display. If the SILENT SERVICE option (Menu 6) has been selected there will be no ringing tone;...
  • Page 16 (if this is necessary on your system) even if you are making a local call. The number will be displayed. To correct a mistake, press CLR to delete the last digit, or press and hold CLR to clear the whole display (then re-enter the number).
  • Page 17: Making Emergency Calls

    MAKING EMERGENCY CALLS EITHER: If the phone is not on, switch it on. Press and hold the CLR key for several seconds to ready the phone for calls. Key in the emergency number for your present location (e.g. 911, 112 or other official emergency number).
  • Page 18: One-Touch Dialing

    One-touch dialing The phone is equipped with one-touch dialing keys. Simply press any one of these keys to dial the associated number (you do not need to press SEND). The following keys offer one-touch dialing: Dials the number stored in memory location 96; press and hold the key for 2 seconds.
  • Page 19: Using Voicemail/Favorite Number

    You may link any memory location to a one-touch dialing key; this will enable you to dial the phone number stored in that location, by simply pressing the key. To do this, store the number of the memory location (i.e. one or two digits only) to be linked, in any of the one-touch dialing memory locations.
  • Page 20: Speed Dialing

    service. For further details, ask your network provider. For specific operating instructions refer to the appropriate documentation which may be issued by your network provider. SPEED DIALING Speed dialing is the quickest way to recall and dial a number, and is particularly useful for frequently-used numbers.
  • Page 21: Record Of Missed Calls

    Press SEND to make a call to the number displayed. Using ‘Clear Last Call’ (Menu 10), you can set the group of last-dialed numbers to be either cleared or retained when the phone is switched off. RECORD OF MISSED CALLS A history of missed (unanswered) calls is stored automatically in the “MESSAGES”...
  • Page 22: Receiving A Message

    Receiving a message When you receive a message, the phone beeps. The message is displayed, and the MSG indicator appears. – if you have selected the ‘Short Alarm’ option, the phone beeps 3 times and is then silent. – if you have selected the ‘Long Alarm’ option, the phone beeps continuously for 15 minutes.
  • Page 23: Clearing The Display

    Missed calls. If someone tries to call you but you miss the call, the phone stores the number of the person who tried to call you (if available; see ‘Missed Calls Notification’ on page 18). To read other messages, stored earlier: Scroll through the list using Each message has a number, shown in the top right hand corner of the display.
  • Page 24: Using The Memory

    USING THE MEMORY GENERAL INFORMATION Memory locations provided: – 78 ‘standard’ locations. Each of these may be used to store a number and a name. – Five locations (numbered 00 to 04) which, together contain the last 5 numbers you dialed. These loca- tions are reserved exclusively for redial numbers, stored automatically by the phone.
  • Page 25 Holds your own number and the ‘wake-up message’ – the name or text displayed when you switch the phone ON. You cannot change your number, but can change the wake-up message. See ‘Changing the wake-up message’ on page 29. Memory locations 90-99 are allocated for specific purposes.
  • Page 26: Memory Linking

    Memory linking: The memory linking function allows two or more mem- ory locations to be linked. This permits long strings of characters, such as a phone number with an accom- panying DTMF string, to be sent without having to access manually more than one location. To link two locations: Enter the phone number, then a ‘+’...
  • Page 27 If storing was successful, the message STORED will be displayed, confirming that the information has been stored in the location number shown on the display. However: – If the location is already occupied when storing a new entry, REPLACE CONTENT? is displayed. –...
  • Page 28: Entering A Name

    Press STO then press the specific one-touch dialing key (e.g. or #) for 2 seconds. To store a voicemail/favorite number in location 98: Enter the number. (Refer to ‘Using voicemail/ favorite number’, page 15). Press STO then ENTERING A NAME If in number mode, press ABC.
  • Page 29: Displaying 'Hidden' Numbers

    DISPLAYING ‘HIDDEN’ NUMBERS The phone will display up to 16 digits at a time. If you enter a number longer than this, the first digits will disappear off the side of the display. If you type more than 32 digits, the first digits will be lost. To view the ‘hidden’...
  • Page 30: Recalling Information By Memory Location Number

    NOTE: Duplicate names are not allowed (i.e. you may store any particular name in only one memory location). If you attempt to store a name which is already stored in another memory location (e.g. move it) the message MOVE NAME? will remind you that the name already exists.
  • Page 31: Recalling Information By Name

    Alternative quick method for recalling contents from the one-touch dialing locations 96 and 97 ( keys respectively) and location 98 (voicemail/favorite number – Press RCL then press the or # keys for 2 seconds. – Press RCL then press the then appear on the display.
  • Page 32: Using The Scratchpad Memory

    To search faster, just enter the first letter of the name you are looking for, and then press RCL. The first name beginning with this letter will appear on the display. To scroll forward, press (within 15 seconds) to display the next name, and so on.
  • Page 33: Reminder Message Facility

    REMINDER MESSAGE FACILITY You may enter a message (a name and/or a number), just before switching off the phone, and then have that message recalled automatically when you next switch on (e.g. to remind you to make a call). When recalled, the reminder message is shown in alpha mode if there is a text part, otherwise in number mode.
  • Page 34 location 99. If the alphanumeric part of location 99 is empty, then your own number, which is stored in the numeric part of location 99, will be displayed instead. If your phone is registered on two networks, the wake-up message (and your own number) displayed will be that for the network currently used;...
  • Page 35: Menu Functions

    MENU FUNCTIONS USING THE MENU The menu allows you to: – view the current setting of certain functions, and to change the setting of any function to one of the options offered, – to select an action offered directly, – to view information. There are two methods of accessing menu functions: –...
  • Page 36 The option currently selected, or status, may be displayed. To change the setting to any of the options offered, press to scroll the options until the one you want is displayed. To select the option displayed (or to accept the lock code or PIN code entered), press STO.
  • Page 37: List Of Menu Functions

    LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS Menu Name Shortcut Keys Description LOCK PHONE MENU 0 (L) Locks/unlocks the phone. SYSTEM SELECT MENU 1 Selects roaming mode (system feature). RINGING TYPE MENU 2 Selects the ringing tone type. CALL TIMERS MENU 3 Displays length of calls. (S) Resets the timers.
  • Page 38: Description Of Menu Functions

    SID SCREEN MENU 1 8 (L) Selects SID to on/off. NOTE: Menu 18 is avail- able only if SID information has been programmed into the selected NAM by your dealer. MESSAGE ALARM MENU 1 9 Selects the audible alarm used when you receive a message.
  • Page 39: System Select (Menu 1)

    Once locked, you can unlock the phone by repeating the procedure described on the previous page. If you make a mistake when locking or unlocking the phone, the message CODE ERROR will be displayed. In this instance, start again from the beginning. On entering the correct lock code: –...
  • Page 40: Ringing Type (Menu 2)

    *The home system depends on the current NAM selection; refer to ‘NAM Select (Menu 7)’, page 39. When you buy your phone, you may register (receive a phone number) with either or both of your local carriers. Contact the office of your home cellular phone company for information about the roaming agreements they have with other cellular phone companies.
  • Page 41: Call Timers (Menu 3)

    Call Timers (Menu 3) This function allows you to check the duration of the calls you have made, on the currently-selected NAM (phone number), and to reset the call timers. You may display three call timers; shown in hours, minutes and seconds: –...
  • Page 42: Keypad Tones (Menu 5)

    When set to LIGHTS ON: – If the phone is used as a handportable, or is connected to a charger: The lights switch on when a key is pressed; they remain on for 15 seconds after the last keypress, then switch off. –...
  • Page 43: Ringing Volume (Menu 6)

    Ringing Volume (Menu 6) This function allows you to select and demonstrate the ringing volume level, or set it to off. You may select: – RINGING LOW : Quiet ringing tone. – RINGING HIGH : Loud ringing tone. – SILENT SERVICE : No ringing tone; instead, when an incoming call is received, only a short beep will be heard, and the lights will flash.
  • Page 44: Auto Answer (Menu 8)

    To display your number, or change the network/number: Press MENU 7. The telephone number which the phone is currently using will be displayed. Press to select the other number/network. Press STO to confirm. The phone will use this setting in a few seconds. Auto Answer (Menu 8) The Auto Answer function has 2 options: AUTO ON and AUTO OFF .
  • Page 45: Clear Last Call (Menu 10)

    Clear Last Call (Menu 10) This function allows you to set the phone to clear, or retain, (automatically) the last numbers dialed when the phone is switched off. The phone automatically stores the last five numbers dialed; refer to ‘Last Number Redial’, page 16, for further details.
  • Page 46: Emergency 9 Key (Menu 13)

    displayed. When the phone is in data mode, the message DATA ACTIVE is displayed. For further information on sending and receiving data, refer to the user guide supplied with your data adaptor (e.g. FDP-1). Emergency 9 Key (Menu 13) This function allows you to set the one-touch dialing function for the emergency key (9) to on or off: ON Allows you to make an emergency call by pressing and holding 9 for 2-3 seconds.
  • Page 47: Call Restrict (Menu 14)

    Call Restrict (Menu 14) This function allows you to restrict certain types of calls: No Restrict (ALLOW ALL) The phone operates normally (no call restrictions). International Call Restrict (ALLOW NATIONAL) International calls cannot be dialed (see note below). All other outgoing calls and incoming calls are allowed. NOTE: This option only restricts calls having a specific international dialing prefix, as programmed by your dealer.
  • Page 48: Memory Lock (Menu 15)

    To set the call restrict option: Press MENU 1 4. The message SECURITY? prompts you to enter your security code. Enter your 5-digit security code (default 12345). The number will be displayed as asterisks ), then press STO. If the correct code has ***** been entered, the currently-selected option will be displayed.
  • Page 49: Activate Keyguard (Menu 16)

    Press to select the memory-locking option you prefer. Press STO to confirm the setting. You may recall your own number (in location 99), at any time, regardless of the MEM NO ACCESS memory locking option. You cannot use the memory linking function to link to a memory that is barred from recall by the MEM NO ACCESS option.
  • Page 50: Send Dtmf (Menu 17)

    – Calls to emergency numbers can be made by entering the emergency number and pressing SEND. When an emergency call is ended, the keyguard becomes active again. To de-activate keyguard: Press MENU When keyguard is de-activated, the message KEYGUARD OFF appears, and the phone then operates in the normal way.
  • Page 51 To place a pause between DTMF digits (when entering the number): Press * * * . The ‘p’ character will be displayed. When the DTMF number is sent, a pause of 2.5 seconds will be inserted automatically. To place a ‘wait’ character (when adding a DTMF string to a phone number, or requiring a ‘wait’...
  • Page 52: Sid Screen (Menu 18)

    Note that when the keypress tones are switched off, the DTMF tones are still sent, even though they cannot be heard. To join two memory locations, in order to send a long DTMF string: Recall the phone number to the display (the loca- tion in which this is stored is called the ‘first’...
  • Page 53: Message Alarm (Menu 19)

    – SID SCRN ON: Your phone may be able to select the programmed (e.g low-cost) type of network. However, you may experience poor call quality if only distant networks of this type are available. If no service is available on this type of network, then the message SID SCRN BARRED will appear, and the NO part of the NO SVC indicator will flash.
  • Page 54: Messages (Menu 20)

    To select the message alarm you want: Press MENU 1 9. Press to display the option you want. Press STO to store the setting. If you have selected the long or short alarm, you will hear a sample of your chosen alarm. Messages (Menu 20) If you cannot answer your phone for any reason, the caller or switchboard can leave a short message,...
  • Page 55 When you reach the last stored message and try to scroll down further, NO MORE MESSAGES is displayed. The stored message can be: A message to say you have a voicemail. The message you see depends on your switch- board. The message may show the number of voicemail messages you have received (and ! if the message is urgent).
  • Page 56: Hook Flash Function And 3 Party Calls

    Hook Flash Function and 3 Party Calls Your cellular system may offer a ‘hook flash’ service. This system feature lets you accept a second call when you already have a call in progress. Your cellular system may also offer a ‘3 Party Call’ service. This sys- tem feature lets you make a second call when you already have a call in progress.
  • Page 57 Standby and Talk Times Approximate standby and talk times, for fully-charged batteries: Battery Type Talk time Light NiCd 300mAh 40 minutes (BTH-8L) Slim NiCd 380mAh 50 minutes (BTH-8S) Slim NiMH 550mAh 70 minutes (BTH-8SM) Extended NiCd 800mAh 110 minutes (BTH-8H) Ultra Extended NiMH 150 minutes 1100mAh (BTH-8HM)
  • Page 58 Temperature extremes will affect the ability of your battery to charge: it may require cooling or warming 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...
  • Page 59: Reference Information

    Low-Battery Indication When the charge falls to approximately 5% of the battery’s capacity, the message BATTERY LOW is displayed and the phone beeps once. This warning is repeated every five minutes if the phone is in standby mode, or every minute if in a call. When the battery is fully discharged, the message RECHARGE BATTERY is displayed and the phone beeps three times.
  • Page 60 CALL Indicates that you are receiving a call, or have not answered an incoming call. CALL IN PROGRESS Appears if you try to change from one cellular network to another in mid call. CODE ERROR Indicates that you have entered an invalid lock code or security code.
  • Page 61 NEW CODE? Enter a new lock code. NONE PRESENT There are no accessories connected to the phone. NO CALL ACTIVE Data mode cannot be used as there is no call in progress. NO MESSAGES Displayed when there are no messages stored. NO MORE MESSAGES Displayed when you have reached the oldest mes- sage in the list and there are no more to see.
  • Page 62: List Of Tones

    SECURITY? Enter the security code (default 12345). SILENT Indicates that the ringing tone is switched off (i.e. ‘SILENT SERVICE‘ option is selected). SID SCRN BARRED (NO flashes, SVC steady) No service is available due to SID function (Menu 18). To attempt to regain service, set SID SCRN to OFF . STORE Prompts you to enter a memory location number, when storing or deleting contents.
  • Page 63: Care And Maintenance

    Low Battery Tone: This (single) tone denotes that the remaining battery charge is low. The BATTERY LOW message is displayed at the same time. The tone sounds every 5 minutes if phone is in standby mode, or every minute if in a call. Recharge Battery Tone: This (triple) tone denotes that battery charge is extremely low, and that the phone will no longer operate.
  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts can be damaged. Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. Do not store the phone in cold areas.
  • Page 65: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES A range of accessories is available for your phone. Please consult your local dealer for availability of specific items, and advice. Certain accessories are described briefly on the following pages. IMPORTANT! Use only accessories approved by the phone manufacturer. The use of any other types will invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous.
  • Page 66 Rapid Travel Charger (ACH-4U/E/P) This light and compact fast AC charger is ideal for active users. For the approximate charging time for each of the different types of batteries, refer to ‘Charging the Battery’, page 9. To use the Rapid Travel Charger, simply plug it into a standard AC outlet, and connect the lead from the charger to the bottom of the phone.
  • Page 67 start the charging immediately.) Only the spare battery can be discharged. It is recommended that the battery is fully discharged at least once a week. The small LED indicates the charging status of the spare battery. The larger LED indicates the charging status of the phone battery.
  • Page 68 There are three buttons on the HF Desktop Stand: Deep Discharge: Discharges the spare bat- tery. (Operates in the same way as the deep- discharge button on Compact Desktop Charging Stand CHH-6.) Last Number Redial : One-touch key for dialing the last number dialed.
  • Page 69 Mobile Holder (MBH-9) Your car can be fitted with this special Mobile Holder which holds the phone in place, for example, during charging with the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-2). Compact Handsfree Car Kit (CARK-14/US/CARK-43/US) This is a simple-to-install handsfree car kit which allows the use of the phone in a vehicle, and permits the phone battery to be fast charged.
  • Page 70 Complete Handsfree Car Kit (CARK-15/US) This Complete Handsfree Car Kit, which should be installed by a qualified installer, allows handsfree operation of the phone in a vehicle, and permits the phone battery to be fast charged. The Complete Handsfree Car Kit requires an optional external antenna.
  • Page 71 Volume (earpiece or handsfree speaker), keypad tones and ringing volume: Independent levels for each of these functions will be stored for handset mode and for handsfree mode. For example, if you are in handset mode when you select any of these levels, the level will apply only when the phone is operating in handset mode.
  • Page 72 Options available with the Complete Handsfree Car Kit: Booster Kit (BSHK-2) This upgrades the signal output level of the phone to that of a full-powered 3W mobile. Fax and Data Accessories Accessory options may be available allowing fax, data facilities and electronic mail to be accessed over the air using your phone.
  • Page 73: Index

    Accessories Accessory Menu (Menu 9) ....40 Booster Kit ......68 Car Radio Mute .
  • Page 74 Display Indicators......7 Display Messages ......55 DTMF Dialing Send DTMF (Menu 17) .
  • Page 75 Security Activate Keyguard (Menu 16) ....44 Call Restrict (Menu 14) ....42 Change Lock Code (Menu 11) .
  • Page 76: Technical Information

    ASIA/PACIFIC NOKIA (S.E.A.) Pte. Ltd. – 541 Orchard Road #12–01 Liat Towers, Singapore 0923 Nokia and the Arrows logo are registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation, Finland. Copyright © 1995 Nokia Mobile Phones. All Rights Reserved. Nokia Mobile Phones operates a policy of continuous improvement, and reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any products described in this guide without prior notice.
  • Page 77 NOTES...

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