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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. 9351288 NOKIA 239 english Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.

  • Page 3: Quick Guide

    QUICK GUIDE Adjust Volume (during a call) Clear a digit Clear display Ending a Call Last number redial Making a call Receiving a call Switching on/off Memory Functions 9 Key Emergency Call Displaying your own number One-touch dialing Search for a name Search for a number Speed dialing The Menu Facility...

  • Page 4: List Of Menu Functions

    LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS Menu Name LOCK PHONE SYSTEM SELECT RINGING TYPE CALL TIMERS LIGHTS CONTROL KEYPAD TONES RINGING VOLUME NAM SELECT AUTO ANSWER ACCESSORY MENU CLEAR LAST CALL CHANGE LOCK CODE DATA MODE EMERGENCY 9 KEY CALL BARRING MEMORY LOCK ACTIVATE KEYGUARD SEND DTMF SID SCREEN...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Information Emergency Calls...4 Display Indicators Getting Started Installing the battery ...8 Charging the battery ...8 Switching on ...10 Switching off ...10 Basic Functions Receiving a call ...11 Making a call...11 Activating PIN Calls ...12 Making emergency calls ...13 Quick ways of dialing...14 Making international calls ...14 One-touch dialing ...14...
  • Page 6 Menu Functions Using the menu...29 List of menu functions...31 Description of menu functions...32 Lock Phone (Menu 0)...32 System Select (Menu 1)...33 Ringing Type (Menu 2) ...34 Call Timers (Menu 3)...35 Lights Control (Menu 4) ...36 Keypad Tones (Menu 5) ...36 Ringing Volume (Menu 6) ...37 NAM Select (Menu 7)...37 Auto Answer (Menu 8) ...38...

  • 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: Using This Guide

    If Keyguard is in use, you may have to deactivate it (press MENU ABC) 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 ROAM AB Indicator Signal Indicator ON Indicator ROAM Indicator IN USE Indicator Shows that a call is in progress. NO SVC Indicator Shows that cellular service is Battery Indicator Shows approximate capacity ALPHA MENU NO SVC IN USE Shows which network is in use: A –...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Number MENU Indicator ALPHA Indicator Shows that alpha mode has GETTING STARTED INSTALLING THE BATTERY Place the base of the battery into the lower part of the phone, taking care to line up the screw in the lower right corner with the indent in the battery plastic.
  • Page 13 Take the charger supplied, and fit the connector into the phone. Connect the charger to a standard AC outlet (or cigarette lighter receptacle). The phone will beep to indicate the charger has been connected properly. For fastest charging, make sure the phone is off. Leave the battery on charge for 24 hours before initial use.

  • 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 indicated 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: Activating Pin Calls

    Notes: If NO SVC is displayed: You are outside the cellular service area. If NOT ALLOWED is displayed: The call is not allowed or your phone is locked. (Refer to ‘Call Barring (Menu 14)’, page 41 and ‘Lock phone (Menu 0)’, page 32). If the signal is poor: The quality of your call depends on the signal strength of the cellular signal in your...

  • Page 17: Making Emergency Calls

    The message PIN CALL ON is briefly displayed con- firming the PIN call activation. To deactivate the PIN call: Enter the control code (spells # PIN CALL #). The phone prompts for your four-digit PIN CODE? Press STO without entering the PIN code. The message PIN CALL OFF is briefly displayed con- firming the PIN call deactivation.

  • Page 18: Quick Ways Of Dialing

    Note: Official emergency numbers vary by location (e.g. 911, 112 or other official emergency number). However, only one emergency number is programmed into your phone to be dialed automatically by one key emergency dialing, which may not be the proper number in all circumstances.
  • Page 19 Dials the number stored in memory location 97; press and hold the key for 2 seconds. You may store any number in this location. Dials the emergency number (programmed by your dealer); press and hold the key for 2 seconds. This function will not operate if key- guard is active, or if the ‘Emergency 9 key’...

  • Page 20: Using Voicemail/Favorite Number

    you press , the phone number in memory location 33 will be dialed automatically (speed dialed). This function has the following benefit: You may change the ‘favorite’ number which is dialed when the key is pressed; e.g. you may keep several such numbers in normal memory locations, and select the required number by simply storing its location number in location 98, as required.

  • Page 21: Speed Dialing

    SPEED DIALING Speed dialing is the quickest way to recall and dial a number, and is particularly useful for frequently-used numbers. You can speed dial any number already stored in a memory location either by entering the memory location number or the name stored with the number to be called.

  • Page 22: Using The Memory

    USING THE MEMORY GENERAL INFORMATION Memory locations provided: – 98 ‘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 23 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 27. Memory locations 90-99 are allocated for specific purposes.

  • Page 24: 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 25 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 26: Entering A Name

    Press STO then press the specific one-touch dialing key (e.g. To store a voicemail/favorite number in location 98: Enter the number. (Refer to ‘Using voicemail/ favorite number’, page 16). Press STO then ENTERING A NAME If in number mode, press ABC. The NAME? prompt and ALPHA indicator will appear, indicating that the phone is in alpha mode;...

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 – Press RCL then press the then appear on the display. RECALLING INFORMATION BY NAME Press ABC (to select alpha mode).

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 power the phone 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 32 and it is stored in the alphanumeric part of memory 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 33: 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, – view information. There are two methods of accessing menu functions: –...
  • Page 34 The option currently selected, or status, may be displayed. To change the setting to any of the options offered, press until the one you want is displayed. To select the option displayed (or to accept the lock code or security code entered), press STO. To quit the menu function, without changing the setting, press CLR (or wait for the timeout).

  • Page 35: List Of Menu Functions

    LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS Menu Name LOCK PHONE SYSTEM SELECT RINGING TYPE CALL TIMERS LIGHTS CONTROL KEYPAD TONES RINGING VOLUME NAM SELECT AUTO ANSWER ACCESSORY MENU CLEAR LAST CALL CHANGE LOCK CODE MENU 1 1 (S) Allows you to change lock DATA MODE EMERGENCY 9 KEY CALL BARRING...

  • Page 36: Description Of Menu Functions

    SID SCREEN (L) = requires entry of 4-digit lock code (default is 1234). (S) = requires entry of 5-digit security code (default is 12345). DESCRIPTION OF MENU FUNCTIONS You may access any of the menu functions by either the menu or shortcut method. For simplicity, in each of the following descriptions of menu functions, only the shortcut method is described.

  • Page 37: System Select (Menu 1)

    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: – When locking the phone, the message LOCKED will be displayed, and will remain to remind you that the phone is locked.

  • Page 38: Ringing Type (Menu 2)

    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. In some areas, roaming telephones are automatically recognized by the cellular system.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Lights Control (Menu 4)

    Lights Control (Menu 4) This function allows you to select the operation of the keyboard and display illumination. To conserve battery power, set to LIGHTS OFF . 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;...

  • Page 41: Ringing Volume (Menu 6)

    If the phone is connected to a car kit: The options will be different; you may select one of three volume levels (VOLUME LEVEL 1, 2, 3) as well as TONES OFF (press DTMF tones can be sent (when in a call) even if the keypad tones are switched off.

  • Page 42: Auto Answer (Menu 8)

    NOTE: You cannot change from one network (number) to the other during a call (if you do attempt to change the network, the message CALL IN PROGRESS will be displayed, and no action will result). If you are only registered on one network you cannot access the other. To display your number, or change the network/number: Press MENU 7.

  • Page 43: Clear Last Call (Menu 10)

    To store the new setting in memory press STO. The messages generated by specific accessories will be found in the respective user guides supplied with them. 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.

  • Page 44: Data Mode (Menu 12)

    Data Mode (Menu 12) This function allows you to send data, while in a call. Your phone must be connected to a Handsfree Car Kit or a data-compatible accessory in order to send data. To send data: Press MENU 1 2. You must have a call in progress, otherwise the message NO CALL ACTIVE is dis- played.

  • Page 45: Call Barring (Menu 14)

    Press OFF . Press STO to confirm the setting. Call Barring (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 Barring (ALLOW NATIONAL) International calls cannot be dialed (see note below). All other outgoing calls and incoming calls are allowed.

  • Page 46: Memory Lock (Menu 15)

    page 32, however, sets all call restrictions and locking so that no memories are accessible. All these options will be temporarily overridden if the phone is locked (to lock the phone, use Menu 0), page 32. To set the call barring option: Press MENU 1 4.

  • Page 47: Activate Keyguard (Menu 16)

    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. Press 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.

  • Page 48: Send Dtmf (Menu 17)

    The message KEYGUARD OFF is briefly displayed indicating that the keyguard has now been deactivated. When keyguard is activated: • To answer a call, press the SEND key. During the call, the keypad remains unlocked and the phone can be operated in the normal way. •...
  • Page 49 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 50: Sid Screen (Menu 18)

    Note that when the keypad 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 51: Hook Flash Function And 3 Party Calls

    – SID SCRN ON: Your phone will attempt to select one of the dealer programmed (e.g. low cost) pre- ferred types of networks. However, you may experi- ence poor call quality if only distant networks of this type are available. If no preferred 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 52: Battery Information

    BATTERY INFORMATION Installing/removing the battery Refer to ‘Installing the Battery’ (page 8). Always switch off the phone before removing the battery. Charging Information Remember that you must charge the battery before you can use the phone. After its initial charging, a battery may be charged with the phone switched on or off;...
  • Page 53 The battery can be charged and discharged hun- dreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery. Use only batteries approved by the phone manu- facturer and recharge your battery only with the chargers approved by the manufacturer.

  • Page 54: Battery Charge Indicator

    Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Recycle! Do not dispose of batteries in a fire! Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator on the display shows the approximate level of charge. The indicator consists of a number of bars; the more bars showing, the greater the remaining charge.

  • Page 55: Reference Information

    REFERENCE INFORMATION LIST OF DISPLAY MESSAGES AUTO PWR OFF Phone is installed in a car kit with ignition sense connected. When ignition is switched off, this message appears, and the phone will switch off automatically in 5 seconds. BATTERY LOW Appears when battery charge is down to approximately 5% of the battery’s capacity, then every 5 minutes if phone is in standby mode, or every minute if it is in a...
  • Page 56 MOVE NAME? Displayed if you are trying to store a name which already exists, or are moving stored contents which include a name. NAM ERROR The NAM contains erroneous data; contact your dealer. NAME? Enter a name (you have selected alpha mode). NAME TOO LONG The name you have entered will not fit completely in the memory location and will be truncated (press STO...
  • Page 57 RECHARGE BATTERY Appears for 10 seconds before the phone switches off automatically. REPLACE CONTENT? Indicates that the memory location in which you are trying to store is already in use. SECURITY? Enter the security code (default 12345). SILENT Indicates that the ringing tone is switched off (i.e.

  • Page 58: List Of Tones

    LIST OF TONES Ringing Tone: This denotes an incoming call. The tone volume can be selected using Menu 6, and the ring-tone type can be selected using Menu 2. Keypress Tone: This (single) tone denotes a valid keypress. Re-order Tone: This (triple) tone indicates that your attempt to originate a call was unsuccessful (e.g.

  • Page 59: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to fullfill any warranty obligations and to enjoy this product for many years. Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of small children's reach.

  • Page 60: Accessories

    – watch and listen for the low battery warnings; the charge may be too low for the phone to operate. If the power comes on, but the phone does not work: – you may be out of the cellular service area (as denoted by the NO SERVICE message or NO SVC indicator being displayed).

  • Page 61: Light Desktop Stand

    AC Chargers Standard Travel Charger (ACH-3U) This light and compact AC charger is an economical charging option. For the approximate charging time for each of the different types of batteries, refer to ‘Charging the Battery’, page 8. To use the Standard Travel Charger, simply plug it into a standard AC outlet, and connect the lead from the charger to the bottom of the phone.

  • Page 62: Compact Desktop Charging Stand

    Compact Desktop Charging Stand (CHH-6F)* The Compact Desktop Charging Stand allows you to charge both the phone and a spare battery. The spare battery will be charged after the phone battery has been charged. The Compact Desktop Charging Stand must be used in conjunction with a charger; use either the Rapid Travel Charger (ACH-4U) or the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-2).

  • Page 63: Booster Kit

    Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-2) You can charge the phone battery from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter using the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger. The Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger plugs into the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle. Avoid pro- longed charging with the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger when the vehicle’s engine is not running, otherwise you may cause an undue drain on your vehicle battery.

  • Page 64: Index

    Standard Travel Charger....57 For additional accessories see the Accessory Options for Nokia 239 brochure. Auto Answer (Menu 8) ..... . . 38 Battery Charge Indicator .
  • Page 65 DTMF Dialing Send DTMF (Menu 17) ....44 Emergency Calls Emergency 9 Key (Menu 13)....40 Hook Flash Function.

  • Page 66: Volume Controls

    Timers Call Timers (Menu 3) ..... 35 Reset Timers ......35 Troubleshooting .

  • Page 67: 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 © 1996 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 68 NOKIA One-Year Limited Warranty Nokia Mobile Phones, Inc. (“NMPI”) warrants that this cellular phone (“Product”) is free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: The limited warranty for the Product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the date of purchase of the Product.
  • Page 69 The Customer Service Department at NMPI was not notified by Consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product during the applicable limited warranty period. The Product serial number plate or the accessory date code has been removed, defaced, or altered. The defect or damage was caused by the defective function of the cellular system, or by inadequate signal reception by the external antenna.
  • Page 70 Questions concerning this limited warranty may be directed to the Customer Service Department at Nokia, 6200 Courtney Campbell Causeway, Suite 900, Tampa, FL 33630. Telephone (813) 288-3800 or 1-800-666-5553, Facsimile: (813) 287-6612.

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