Nokia 252 252 Owner's Manual
Nokia 252 252 Owner's Manual

Nokia 252 252 Owner's Manual

Nokia cell phone user manual

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  • Page 2 Retractable antenna. Extend fully during calls. Confirms and selects choices on display. Enters the menu. Deletes characters or clears display. Backspaces one menu level. Dials a phone number and answers a call. 0-9, , #: Used to enter numbers and characters.
  • Page 3 Quick Guide to Functions Answer a call Clear a digit from display Clear the entire display Emergency 9 call (Note: Emergency 9 Dialing must be set on!) End a call - Press Find a stored name Find a stored number Keyguard activate  Keyguard deactivate...
  • Page 4 Quick Guide to Menu Backstep one level Enter menu - Press Exit menu - Press Scroll through menu Select a submenu or option Shortcuts - Press Menu Summary: 1 Phone Book Find Name Save Name & Number Edit Name or Number Erase from Phone Book Phone Book Status 2 Call Log...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. For Your Safety .....1 2. Display Indicators ....3 3.
  • Page 6 6. The Menu ......25 “MENU then OK” Method ....25 Shortcut Method .
  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    1. For Your Safety Read these simple guidelines before using your phone. Failure to comply with these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, See “Important Safety Information” on page 59. Road Safety Comes First Don’t use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
  • Page 8 Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair cellular phone equipment. Use only approved acces- sories and batteries. FCC/Industry Canada Notice A cellular phone may cause TV or radio interference (e.g. when using a phone in close proximity to electronic receiving equipment). The FCC/Industry Canada can require you to stop using your cellular phone if such interference cannot be eliminated.
  • Page 9: Display Indicators

    2. Display Indicators Shows which type of system the phone will use when it is roaming (see page 45.) Blank if Home-only system is selected, or the phone is using a “preferred” network. The phone is using the Home system. Flashes if the phone is using a Home type system (not the Home system) or when the phone is using a “pre- ferred”...
  • Page 10 Signal Strength Indication A cellular phone sends and receives radio signals. As with all radio equipment, the quality of radio reception depends on the strength of the radio signal in the area where you are operating your phone. The strength of the cellular signal is shown by the vertical bar on the left-hand side of the display.
  • Page 11: Battery Information

    3. Battery Information Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. Use only bat- teries approved by the phone manufacturer and recharge your battery only with the chargers approved by the manufacturer. “Important Battery Information” on page A new battery must be charged for a minimum of 12 hours before being used for the first time.
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Plug the charger into a wall outlet and connect the charger to the bottom of your phone. When charging starts, the battery seg- ments scroll and the phone beeps once. You can use the phone during charging, but charging will be reduced for the duration of the call.
  • Page 13 Battery BKH-6 Extended NiCd 1100 mAh BKL-6 Extended Vibra NiCd 1100 mAh BMH-2 Light NiMH 550 mAh Talk and Standby Times Battery operation times depend greatly on how you use the batteries, as well as on the coverage of the network and net- work parameters set by the cellular service provider.
  • Page 14: Discharging The Battery

    Discharging the Battery A battery lasts longer and performs better if you fully discharge it from time to time. To discharge the battery, leave your phone switched on until the battery is drained and the phone turns itself off. Then wait for 30 minutes before connecting to a charging source.
  • Page 15: Important Battery Information

    To discharge the battery completely: 1) Leave the phone switched on until appears, then let the phone switch off automatically. 2) Leave the phone alone for about 30 minutes (and do not connect a charger within this time) after it switches itself off. During this 30 minutes, the phone is in ‘Deep Discharge’...
  • Page 16 • Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions, reduces the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery between 41°F and 95°F (5°C and 35°C). A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work (or charge) even if the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 17: Basic Functions

    4. Basic Functions Switching On or Off • Press and hold the key for one second. NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: Extend your antenna fully when in calls.
  • Page 18: Making A Call

    Making a Call 1) Extend the phone’s antenna fully. 2) Enter the area code and phone number, then press  . If you make a mistake, press by one. Press and hold A phone symbol appears on the dis- play. The call is connected when the phone number disappears from the CALL display and...
  • Page 19: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call  • Press or any key except • To answer a waiting call (normally indicated by a beep),  press . (Note that Call Waiting is a network feature. You need to subscribe to it through your service provider.) You can press the call.
  • Page 20: Last Number Redial

    Last Number Redial • Clear the display, then press Last 10 Dialed Calls • Clear the display, press until you see the number you want. Then press dial it. “Dialed Calls (Menu 2 1)” on page 32 Speed Dialing • Dial the number of the memory location (1-99) where the phone number is stored, then press You can also enter a stored name then press...
  • Page 21: Emergency 9 Dialing

    Emergency 9 Dialing The 9 Key is reserved for an Emergency Number that is pro- grammed into your phone by your dealer. • Press and hold 9 for 2 seconds. Emergency 9 Dialing must be set On for this to work! See “Emergency 9 Dialing (Menu 3 7)”...
  • Page 22: Calling Card Calls

    The phone cannot be switched off when Keyguard is active. However, if the phone is ringing and Keyguard is active, you can press to switch off the phone while it is ringing. Note: When Keyguard is activated, calls may be possible to the emergency number programmed into your phone (e.g., 911 or another official emergency number).
  • Page 23: Pin Calls

    The phone may ask you again to THEN PRESS ‘OK’ 4) If you get another tone or voice prompt, press The call is then made, and the phone displays the name of the card (if you have entered one). It is also possible to make manual card calls by using Touch Tones (DTMF) through your Calling Card Operator.
  • Page 24: Voice Messages

    2) After you hear a tone, press The phone displays remains on the display, press PIN code. Wait for your call to be connected. Note: If you’re in a network that doesn’t support PIN Calls, but your phone has PIN Call On, the phone still tries to send a PIN. Press to end the PIN Call attempt.
  • Page 25: The Phone Book

    5. The Phone Book The Phone Book can store up to 125 phone numbers and cor- responding names. It also has a “notepad” where you can store one additional number and name. The maximum number of phone book entries depends on how much information you store in each location.
  • Page 26 press Moves the cursor to the next space immediately. Adds a space between letters. Entering Punctuation Marks The ‘0’ key can be used to insert punctuation marks (and 0). Press 0 until you get to the punctuation mark you want: - ? ! .
  • Page 27: Saving Numbers And Names

    Saving Numbers and Names Quick Save 1) Enter the area code and phone number. 2) (Optional) Press 3) Press . When press The phone stores the number in the first empty memory location. The memory location is shown in the display’s upper right corner.
  • Page 28 • To enter a Pause (p), press that a ‘p’ appears on the display, but this is different from just keying in the letter ‘p’. • To enter a Wait (w), press • To enter a link to another location, press appear on the display.
  • Page 29: Finding Numbers And Names

    Finding Numbers and Names Finding numbers • With the display clear of numbers or names, press repeatedly to scroll the numbers stored in the Phone Book. Phone numbers are displayed in order of location number. To view the name stored with the number displayed, press Finding names •...
  • Page 30: Moving A Name And Number

    Moving a Name and Number 1) Recall the name and number from memory. Press 2) At SAVE IN LOCATION? then press 3) Press to move (the phone displays remaining available memory), or press moving. Erasing a Name and Number “Erase From Phone Book (Menu 1 4)” on page Editing a Name and Number “Edit Name or Number (Menu 1 3)”...
  • Page 31: The Menu

    6. The Menu The phone’s menus and submenus give you access to many features and ways to customize your phone. You can use the menus and submenus either with the ‘Menu then OK Method’ or the ‘Shortcut Method’. A menu list is on page 29 follow.
  • Page 32: Using The Menu During A Call

    2) Press the number of the menu you want (1-6) within 4 sec- onds. (Also, If there are submenus, press the submenu number within 4 seconds.) The current setting (if applicable) is displayed. 3) Press select a setting or press changing the settings.
  • Page 33: List Of Menu Functions

    List of Menu Functions 1 Phone Book 1) Find Name 2) Save Name & Number 3) Edit Name or Number 4) Erase from Phone Book 5) Phone Book Status 2 Call Log 1) Dialed Calls 2) Erase all Recent Calls 3) Call Timers 3 Phone Settings 1) Ringing Options...
  • Page 34: Phone Book (Menu 1)

    Phone Book (Menu 1) To access Menu 1, press Find Name (Menu 1 1)  1) Press then 2) You’ll see FIND NAME. again. The phone prompts you to enter a name. 3) Enter the first few letters of the name, then press , or just press through stored names.
  • Page 35 3) Edit the name: use the to move the cursor, and enter new characters as required. 4) Edit the number: press its, use as required. Press 5) At SAVE IN LOCATION? If you did not change the name, or the name you have entered matches one already stored, then displayed;...
  • Page 36: Call Log (Menu 2)

    Phone Book Status (Menu 1 5)  1) Press then PHONE BOOK STATUS 2) The phone displays the percentage of memory available. Call Log (Menu 2) To access Menu 2, press press Dialed Calls (Menu 2 1) The phone automatically stores the last ten numbers you called or attempted to call.
  • Page 37 3) The phone asks press to exit without erasing. Call Timers (Menu 2 3)  1) Press 2) Press to scroll to 3) Press to scroll through the options. Press to choose the one you want. (You’ll need your security code to clear the timers.) LAST CALL shows the duration of the last call in hours, min-...
  • Page 38: Phone Settings (Menu 3)

    Phone Settings (Menu 3) To access Menu 3, press SETTINGS . Press Ringing Options (Menu 3 1) You can choose how you want the phone to indicate that there is an incoming call.  1) Press then Press 2) You’ll see RINGING OPTIONS the current setting.
  • Page 39 2) Press to scroll to VOLUME and the current setting. Press if you want to change it. 3) Press to move the pointer. Press for the ringing volume you want. Ringing Tone (Menu 3 3) There are 6 different ring tones to choose from. As you scroll through each type, the phone rings so you can hear each one.
  • Page 40 Note: You can still send Touch Tones even when the keypad tones are switched off. Note: Keypad tones are set to Off when you choose “Ringing Options (Menu 3 Lights (Menu 3 5) The keypad and phone display have lights to make them easy to read.
  • Page 41 2) Press to scroll to and the current setting. Press if you want to change it. 3) Press to move the pointer. Press to choose On or Off. With 1-Touch Dialing On, you can dial the number stored in any of the locations 1 to 8, by pressing and holding the correspond- ing number key.
  • Page 42  1) Press then Press 2) Press to scroll to the current setting. Press want to change it. 3) Press to move the pointer to your choice. Press Phone Number (Menu 3 9) Your phone can have two different telephone numbers. This menu lets you choose which telephone number to use.
  • Page 43 calls, if this service is available from your cellular service provider. For more information, please contact your cellular service provider. Automatic Answer (Menu 3 10) Note: This feature applies only if the phone is in a handsfree car kit. With Automatic Answer On, the phone automatically answers after 4 seconds.
  • Page 44: Security Settings (Menu 4)

    Security Settings (Menu 4) This menu lets you change your phone’s security and lock codes, which are required for certain functions. You can also reset the phone’s menus to their factory settings. Note: You need your security code to access this menu. The default security code is 12345.
  • Page 45 Change Security Code (Menu 4 2) The security code allows access to the lock code and certain submenus, so it should be kept in a secret and safe place, separate from the phone.  1) Press then Press 2) Enter your security code and press 3) Press to scroll to RITY CODE...
  • Page 46: Call Settings (Menu 5)

    Call Settings (Menu 5) This menu lets you store calling card information in your phone, and set up calling restrictions.  To access Menu 5, press , then until you see CALL SETTINGS . Press Calling Card (Menu 5 1) With this menu you store calling card information for up to 2 cards in your phone.
  • Page 47 2) You’ll see CALLING CARD currently selected card. Press change it. 3) Use to move the pointer to Card A Card B When the phone asks for your security code, enter it and press If you select None SELECTED , and no card is selected. Note: If you’ve already stored card information, and then later select None, the active card is deselected.
  • Page 48 Access No. + Phone No. + Card No. Use for cards that require you to enter a 1-800 access number first, then require you to enter a phone number after you hear a tone, then a card number after you hear another tone.
  • Page 49 Calling Options (Menu 5 2) This menu lets you set your phone so that it can only make the types of calls you specify, or only in certain types of networks. Note: When calls are restricted, calls may be possible to the emergency number programmed into your phone (e.g., 911 or another official emergency number) including calls by emergency 9 dialing.
  • Page 50 Preferred - Your dealer can program a list of “preferred” net- works into your phone (which includes your Home system). If so, your phone tries to use the Home system, then the strongest available network in this list. If not, the phone will try to use a net- work that is the same “type”...
  • Page 51: Lock Phone (Menu 6)

    Allowed Calls (Menu 5 2 2)  1) Press then . Press until you see 2) Press to scroll to and the current setting. Press want to change it. 3) The phone asks for your security code. Enter it and press 4) Press to move the pointer to the option you want (described below).
  • Page 52: In-Call Menu

    the phone’s memory or menu. You can receive incoming calls as usual. To make a call to location 125 when the phone is locked, press  then . To call the emergency number, enter the entire emergency number then press  1) Press then...
  • Page 53: Reminder Message

    Send DTMF and press . The phone sends the DTMF (Touch Tone) string. See “Sending Touch Tones” on page Note: When you’re in the In-Call Menu, pressing any key (0-9, , ) exits the In-Call Menu. The phone displays the digit pressed instead.
  • Page 54: Data And Touch Tones

    7. Data and Touch Tones Data Mode can be used when your phone is connected, via a suitable data card and modem, to a laptop or personal computer. You may then use your computer to make and receive calls, and to send and receive data messages such as emails.
  • Page 55: Sending Touch Tones

    To de-select Data Mode Disconnect the data cable ( To operate your modem and data card Refer to the documentation supplied with these items. Sending Touch Tones Your phone is a ‘Touch Tone’ phone. Touch Tones are the sounds your phone makes when you press the keys. Touch Tones can be used for many automated phone services such as checking your bank balance and using voice mailbox options.
  • Page 56 This number contains a phone number (18005551212), a wait character, an access number (‘1234’), a wait character, and a password (‘3434’) - 18005551212w1234w3434 When you recall this number from memory and press phone: • Dials 18005551212 (the stored number), then: •...
  • Page 57: Using The Flash Function

    Using the Flash Function Your cellular system may offer a flash function service. This sys- tem service lets you accept or make a second call when you already have a call in progress (e.g. set up a conference call), or send other information to the network, such as credit card numbers.
  • Page 58: Accessories

    8. Accessories An extensive range of accessories is available for your phone. You can select the accessories that best suit your specific com- munication needs. For availability, please check with your local dealer. A few practical rules for accessory operation: •...
  • Page 59 Batteries Several batteries are available for your phone: • BKH-6 Extended NiCd 1100 mAh (left side) • BKL-6 Extended Vibra NiCd 1100 mAh (middle) • BMH-2 Light NiMH 550 mAh (right side) For detailed battery information, including charging, talk, and standby times, see “Battery Information”, beginning on ACP-7 Travel Charger Use this durable and economical charger...
  • Page 60 ACP-9 Rapid Travel Charger The extremely light, functionally designed Rapid Travel Charger charges your phone battery quickly. (See “Charging Times” on page Plug the charger into a wall outlet and con- nect the connector to the bottom of your phone. Check the charging status on the phone dis- play.
  • Page 61 Avoid prolonged charging with the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger when the car engine is not running. This may cause the battery of your car to drain. Note: In some cars the cigarette lighter plug is not provided with power when the ignition is switched off. Verify that the green LED light is lit.
  • Page 62 BCH-10 Belt Clip The belt clip lets you easily wear your phone. To attach the belt clip to the phone, first remove the battery. Next slide the metal clip onto the back of the phone, then replace the battery. Attach the clip holder to your belt and slide the metal clip into the holder until it locks.
  • Page 63: Reference Information

    9. Reference Information Important Safety Information Traffic Safety Do not use a hand-held phone while driving a vehicle. If using a hand-held phone, park the vehicle before conversing. Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the phone on the pas- senger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop.
  • Page 64 • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the poten- tial for interference. • If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids.
  • Page 65: Emergency Calls

    Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include below deck on boats; chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders;...
  • Page 66: Making An Emergency Call

    Making an Emergency Call 1) If the phone is not on, switch it on by pressing and holding key. 2) Press and hold 3) Enter the emergency number for your present location (e.g., 911 or another official emergency number). Emer- gency numbers vary by location.
  • Page 67: 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 fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. When using your phone, battery, charger, OR any accessory: •...
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    10. Troubleshooting Note: With a new, completely discharged battery, the phone may take up to 45 minutes to show that charging is in progress. If the power does not come on or stay on: • Make sure the battery is properly installed and charged. •...
  • Page 69: Technical Information

    Part No. 9350870 NOKIA and the NOKIA logo are registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation. The information contained in this User Guide was written for Nokia phone NHA-3NA. The right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice is reserved.
  • Page 70 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 71 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 72 Customer Service Department at Nokia, 6200 Courtney Campbell Causeway, Suite 900, Tampa, FL 33630. Telephone (813) 288-3800 or 1-800-456-5553, Facsimile: (813) 287-6612. The limited warranty period for Nokia Product Corp. supplied attachments and accessories are specifically defined within their own warranty cards and packaging.
  • Page 73: Index

    12. Index Symbols ’+’ (link) character 21 ’p’ (pause) character 21, 49 ’w’ (wait) character 21, 49 Numerics 1-touch dialing 14, 34 9 key. See also emergency 9 dialing 15 AB indicator 3 ABC indicator 3 ABC key 19 accessories 52 allowed calls 45 alpha mode 19 automatic answer 37...
  • Page 74 language 35 letters and punctuation 20 lights 34 lock code change 38 lock phone 45 memory locations 125 21, 45 indicator 3 linking 21 maximum 19 notepad 23 menu in-call 46 summary 27 using 25 using during a call 26 network selection.
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