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Nokia 5170 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Keys Earpiece See p. 16. Current function of Navi™ key Navi™ key See p. 6. Clear key See p. 7. Voice mail See p. 26. Special characters See p. 12. Power key See p. 6. Menu Emergency 9 key See p. 29. Fixed-length antenna See p.

  • Page 3: Indicators And Icons

    Indicators and icons You are in an active call. You have one or more new voice messages. You have one or more new text messages. Keyguard is on. Your phone will not accept any keypresses. To turn it off, press Unlock, then The alarm clock is set.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Power key ....... 6 Nokia Navi™ key ......6 Ready screen .
  • Page 5 Finding a name and number....17 Answering a call ......17 Silencing an incoming call .
  • Page 6 14. Accessories Nokia Xpress-on™ color covers ... .56 Batteries .......59...
  • Page 7 15. Reference information Important safety information ....64 Emergency calls ......66 Radio frequency (RF) signals .

  • Page 8: 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. Road Safety Comes First Don’t use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switch Off In Hospitals Follow any regulations or rules.

  • Page 9: Fcc/Industry Canada Notice

    Updates The latest version of this Owner’s Manual may be found on Nokia’s World Wide Web site at www.nokia.com.

  • Page 10: Battery Installation & Charging

    2. Battery installation & charging Before you can use your new phone, you need to attach and charge the battery. Attaching the battery To attach the battery, place it on the back of the phone as shown and slide it toward the top of the phone until it clicks into place.

  • Page 11: Removing The Battery

    Problems charging If your phone displays Not charging, charging is suspended. Check that the battery is connected to an approved charging device. If the battery is very hot or cold, wait for a while; charging will automatically resume after the battery is restored to its normal operating state.

  • Page 12: Important Battery Information

    1 Press and hold the button at the top of the battery. 2 Slide the battery toward the bottom of the phone. 3 Lift the battery off the phone. Important battery information • The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out.

  • Page 13: About The Phone, Keys & Menu

    For more information on Keyguard, see ‘Keyguard (locking the keypad)’ on page 13. Nokia Navi™ key Your phone’s Navi™ key below the screen. Its current function is indicated by the word that appears above it (for example, Menu).

  • Page 14: Scroll Keys

    Scroll keys The scroll keys Navi™ key. Use the scroll keys to: • browse menus • move the cursor (see page 11) to the right or the left • adjust the earpiece volume while in a call • access your phone book (press screen) •...

  • Page 15: External Antenna Jack

    External antenna jack At the back of the phone, below the antenna, there is a connector for an external antenna. The connector may be protected by a rubber cap. Remove the cap before connecting an external antenna. After removing the antenna, replace the cap.

  • Page 16: Menu Shortcuts

    Menu shortcuts When you select a menu item, numbers appear on the screen above the scroll bar. If you become familiar with these numbers, you can use them as shortcuts for accessing different menu items. For example, to access the Phone settings menu, you can simply press Menu 4 2.
  • Page 17 4 Settings Call settings 411 Emergency key 9 412 Automatic redial 413 Calling card 414 Automatic answer Phone settings 421 Touch tones 422 Restore factory settings 423 Language 424 Lights Security settings 431 Restrict calls 432 Access codes Network services 441 Call forwarding 442 Call waiting 443 Send own number...

  • Page 18: Entering Letters And Numbers

    Entering letters and numbers Cursor The cursor is a blinking vertical line that appears on the screen when you are entering text or numbers. Characters you enter appear to the right of the cursor. Press delete the character to the left of the cursor. Use to move the cursor to the right or left.

  • Page 19: Special Characters In Names

    Changing letter case Press the key (the Case key, shown on the phone diagram on this guide’s inside front cover) to switch between upper- and lower-case letters. The switches to Entering numbers To enter numbers while in ABC mode, you can: •...

  • Page 20: Keyguard (Locking The Keypad)

    Character This character is not currently used. This character creates a pause. Digits to the right of the p are sent as touch tones after a 2.5-second pause. Use this character to save phone numbers of automated services that require you to enter a password or other information after the call is answered.
  • Page 21 Notes about Keyguard • When Keyguard is on, the only way to answer a call is to press Answer. Once the call is terminated, keyguard is reactivated. • When Keyguard is on, press the power key briefly to turn your phone’s lights on for fifteen seconds. •...

  • Page 22: Basic Functions

    If Keyguard is off, press and hold for one second. To deactivate Keyguard, press Unlock About the antenna Your Nokia phone has a fixed-length antenna. Do not attempt to extend or remove it. Normal position Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

  • Page 23: Checking Signal Strength

    Checking signal strength Your phone operates on radio waves. Radio signal coverage is maintained by a wireless network, and the quality of calls on your phone depends on the strength of the wireless radio signal. Get a strong signal When you are at the Ready screen or in a call, the strength of the radio signal is indicated by the signal strength indicator on the left side of your phone’s screen.

  • Page 24: Ending A Call

    Ending a call Press End. Last number redial The last 10 numbers you dialed are stored in the dialed calls list. Use this list to redial a number you have called recently. 1 From the Ready screen, press calls list. 2 Scroll to the desired number.

  • Page 25: Silencing An Incoming Call

    Silencing an incoming call To silence the ringing of the incoming call, press briefly. You can still answer the call if Call or the name of the person is still flashing on your screen. Note: To prevent accidental answering when the phone is in a pocket or purse, the phone will not answer the call if you press the key for longer than one second.

  • Page 26: Phone Book

    5. Phone book For convenient and easy dialing, you can save 100 phone numbers and associated names in your phone. Saving names and numbers Saving a name and number is easy! Just enter the phone number, press , then press Save. Enter a name if you wish, then press Saving a number quickly To save a number quickly, enter the phone number,...

  • Page 27: Finding Names And Numbers

    Finding names and numbers There are several ways to find names and numbers in your phone book. From the Ready screen Press to access your phone book, then scroll to the desired name/number. Tip: You can also press the number key that corresponds to the first letter of the name.

  • Page 28: Erasing Names And Numbers

    Erasing names and numbers Use Menu 1 6 to erase entries from your phone book. One by one lets you select one entry at a time to be erased. Erase all erases your entire phone book (you are required to enter your security code first).

  • Page 29: Settings

    6. Settings This section describes some phone settings that allow you to customize your phone to suit your preferences and that you probably won’t change very often. Automatic redial Use Menu 4 1 2 to turn this feature on or off. When this feature is on and the wireless network is busy, your phone redials a number up to three times.

  • Page 30: Language

    Selecting time format Use Menu 7 2 3 to set the clock’s format to am/pm or 24-hour. Displaying or hiding the clock Press Menu 7 2 1 to display the clock on the phone’s screen if it is currently hidden, or vice versa. When the clock is displayed and the time format is set to am/pm, a black square appears next to the time...

  • Page 31: Ringing Tone

    Using the quick alert settings feature (see page 25) you can select a fixed combination of these settings to suit your current environment. Ringing option Use Menu 8 1 to tell your phone how to notify you that you have a call. Note: If you choose Beep once or Silent, the alarm clock only sounds a quiet beep.

  • Page 32: Quick Alert Settings

    Message alert tone Use Menu 8 4 to choose the tone played when you receive a text message. Scroll to a tone to hear how it sounds. Keypad tones Use Menu 8 5 to adjust the volume of the tones your phone makes when you press its keys.

  • Page 33: Voice Mailbox Number

    Note: If you choose Silent or Quiet, the alarm clock only sounds a quiet beep. Normal Your phone uses the settings you made in Menu 8, Tones. Silent All sound is turned off in your phone. The icon appears on the Ready screen. Quiet Your phone beeps once when you receive a call or text message.

  • Page 34: Welcome Note

    Welcome note Use Menu 2 3 to create or change the welcome note for your phone. This note is displayed briefly each time you turn on your phone. It can be your name, a reminder, etc. To save the note, press Options, then Save. To erase the note, press Options, then Erase.

  • Page 35: Emergency Calls

    7. Emergency calls 1 If the phone is not on, switch it on. 2 Press and hold phone for calls. 3 Key in the emergency number for your present location (e.g. 911 or other official emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by location. 4 Press Call.

  • Page 36: Emergency Key 9

    Emergency key 9 Use Menu 4 1 1 to turn on this feature. When this feature is on, the phone attempts to make an emergency call when you: • press and hold the 9 key, or • press 9, then press Call. Note: When Keyguard is active, the only way to make an emergency call is to dial the emergency number, then press Call.

  • Page 37: Advanced Functions

    8. Advanced functions Network feature setting Call forwarding, call waiting, and send own number are network services available through your service provider. These features do not appear in your phone’s Network services menu until you save the related feature code(s) given to you by your service provider.

  • Page 38: In-Call Menu

    In-call menu When you are in a single call, the Navi™ key function is End. However, you can use your phone’s in-call menu to perform several functions while in a call. To access the in-call menu, press to change the Navi™ key function to Options, then press Options.

  • Page 39: Ending All Calls

    Receiving a new call If you are in a call and you receive a call, press Answer. The first call is automatically put on hold. To swap between the calls, press Flash. Ending all calls Select End from the in-call menu. Call waiting Call waiting is a network service that allows you to receive an incoming call when you’re already in a call.

  • Page 40: Calling Cards

    Calling cards If you wish to use a calling card for long distance calls, you must first save your calling card information into your phone. Your phone can save information about four calling cards. Saving calling card information 1 Press Menu 4 1 3. 2 Scroll to the desired calling card, then press Options.

  • Page 41: Call Forwarding

    6 Enter the access number (usually the 1-800 number listed on the back of the calling card), then press OK. 7 Enter your card number and/or PIN, then press OK. Your phone will display Save changes? Press OK. 8 Press to reach Card name, then press Select.

  • Page 42: Activating Call Forwarding

    Activating call forwarding Standard method To activate call forwarding, you must get the call forwarding activation code from your service provider. 1 Dial the code for activating call forwarding followed by the phone number to which you want to forward your calls.

  • Page 43: 1-Touch Dialing

    1-touch dialing 1-touch dialing lets you make phone calls quickly and easily with the touch of a button. Once you have assigned a phone number to a number key (2 through 8), you can press and hold that key to dial the number. (You can also press and hold the number key and then press Call.) Note: Keys 1 and 9 are used exclusively for dialing your voice mailbox and for attempting emergency calls, respectively...

  • Page 44: Choosing Your Phone Number (Nam Selection)

    Choosing your phone number (NAM selection) Your service provider can set up your phone to have two phone numbers that are activated in different service areas—for example, one number for the Dallas area and one number for the Chicago area. A number assignment module, or NAM, consists of a phone number and network information that the service provider programs into your phone.

  • Page 45: Nam Update

    This feature must be activated before each call; you cannot permanently turn it on or off. Yes displays your number to the person you are calling. No prevents your number from being shown to the person you are calling. NAM update Note: This feature may not be available in all systems.

  • Page 46: System Selection

    System selection Using system selection, you can choose how your phone selects a network to use. This feature is Menu 5 in your phone. The default is Automatic, which means your phone automatically searches for networks available to you and chooses the appropriate one.

  • Page 47: Restore Factory Settings

    Off turns off touch tones. No tones are sent when you press the keys. Setting automatic touch tone length Use Menu 4 2 1 2 to set the length of touch tones sent automatically by the phone to Short (one tenth of a second) or Long (half a second).

  • Page 48: Call Log

    9. Call log For your convenience, the call log (Menu 3) saves a list of phone numbers you have dialed, and can show you approximately how much time you have spent on the phone. If you subscribe to the caller ID network service, the call log also records the phone numbers of missed calls and received calls.

  • Page 49: Received Calls

    Viewing the missed calls list at any time Use Menu 3 1 to view the missed calls list at any time. To dial a number, press Options, then choose Call. Received calls If you subscribe to the caller ID network service, your phone automatically stores the phone numbers of the 10 most recent calls you’ve answered.

  • Page 50: Viewing Call Timers

    Viewing call timers Use Menu 3 5 to view the various call timers. Last call displays the duration of the last call, or current call if applicable. All calls displays the duration of all calls since the timers were last reset. Life timer displays the duration of all calls for the life of your phone and cannot be reset.

  • Page 51: Voice Messages

    10. Voice messages Voice mail is a network service that allows callers to record a message when you cannot be reached. You can then call your voice mailbox and retrieve your messages. Saving your voice mailbox number When you subscribe to voice mail, your service provider gives you a voice mailbox number.

  • Page 52: Calling Your Voice Mailbox At Any Time

    1 When your phone notifies you that you have a new voice message, press Listen. Your phone dials your voice mailbox number, and your password displays. 2 When your phone notifies you that you’re able to listen to your messages, press Send. Note: The method of notification depends on your service provider.

  • Page 53: Text Messages

    11. Text messages With the text message network service you can receive text messages from a variety of sources, such as another wireless phone or a Web site set up by your service provider. Your phone can handle messages of up to about 250 characters, and has space to receive up to about 30 messages, depending on the length of each one.

  • Page 54: Storage Of Incoming Messages

    When you’ve seen the last new message, the indicator disappears. About the Inbox The Inbox holds text messages that have not been deleted or saved. Use Menu 2 1 1 to access the Inbox at any time (you are required to enter your security code first). You see a list of message headers.

  • Page 55: Extra Features

    12. Extra features Alarm clock The alarm clock feature sounds an alert at a time you specify. Setting the alarm clock Use Menu 7 1 to turn the alarm clock on or off. Note that when you’re entering the alarm time, use two digits for both hours and minutes (for example, enter 1:30 as 0130).

  • Page 56: Games

    • To shut off the alarm, press any key except Snooze. The phone displays Keep the phone on?. Press Yes to keep it on or to switch it off. • If you press Snooze, the phone turns itself off for ten minutes, then the alarm sounds again.
  • Page 57 Logic Find the secret combination of figures in a column. Possible figures are shown at the top of the screen. Press the 5 key repeatedly to select a figure and the 2, 4, and 8 keys to move the cursor. Once you think you have the right combination, press marks above the column.

  • Page 58: Security Features

    13. Security features Access codes overview Access codes consist of the lock code and security code. When you get your phone, you should change these codes from their defaults, write down the new codes, and keep them in a safe place away from the phone. Avoid using access codes that are similar to emergency numbers, such as 911, to prevent accidental dialing of the emergency number.

  • Page 59: Restricting Incoming Calls

    Restricting incoming calls You can block all incoming calls or create a list of incoming numbers from which you don’t want to receive calls. To block all incoming calls, enter your security code, scroll to Select and press OK, then press Mark. Press Unmark if you want to remove the restriction.

  • Page 60: Restricting Outgoing Calls

    The entry is added to your list of restricted numbers. Your phone can save up to 15 restricted incoming numbers. Once you enter 15 restricted numbers, the Add restriction option is removed from the menu. This option is available again once you delete one or more phone numbers from the restricted list.
  • Page 61 Adding numbers to the restricted outgoing calls list A call restriction can consist of an entire phone number, an area code, etc. When the restriction is selected, calls cannot be made to any number beginning with those digits. For example, entering 2145551234 blocks calls to (214) 555- 1234 only.

  • Page 62: Phone Lock

    Allowing calls to a number on the list If you later decide to allow calls to a restricted number, scroll to Select and press OK. You can now see your list of numbers. Press Unmark to remove the restriction. (The number remains in the list so that you can restrict it again later by pressing Mark.) When you’re done, press .

  • Page 63: Accessories

    You can select the accessories that best suit your specific communication needs. For availability, see your local authorized Nokia dealer. A few practical rules for accessory operation: • Keep accessories out of small children's reach.

  • Page 64: Changing Covers

    Changing covers When changing covers, don’t use the phone’s antenna as leverage! 1 Switch off the power and disconnect the phone from the charger or any other device. 2 Using a coin, depress the colored tab on the top of the phone and slide the color cover forward.
  • Page 65 5 Place the bottom of the cover against the bottom of the phone. Make sure all three sets of plastic tabs line up with their respective slots, as shown at left. Close the cover and snap it shut all the way around the edge of the phone.

  • Page 66: Batteries

    Batteries Several batteries are available for your phone: • BLS-2 Extended Li-Ion 900 mAh • BMS-2S Extended NiMH 900 mAh • BMS-2V Vibrating NiMH 900 mAh • BLS-4 Ultra Extended Li-Ion 1500 mAh Charging times The table below displays approximate battery charging .

  • Page 67: Chargers And Other Accessories

    Also, refer to any accessory options manual that may have been included in your sales package for the entire line of Nokia Original Accessories. Note: When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
  • Page 68 ACP-7U Standard Travel Charger Use this durable and economical charger to charge all battery options. Plug the charger into a wall outlet and connect the connector to the bottom of your phone. Check the charging status on your phone’s screen. Calls can be made during charging, but charging will stop for the duration of the call and the battery bar scrolling stops.
  • Page 69 LCH-9 Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger Using the multivoltage Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger, you can charge your phone when you travel. The small charger's functional design fits well with most car lighters and interiors. Charging times are the same as for the Rapid Travel Charger ACP-9U.
  • Page 70 When the phone is charging, no lights are displayed on the stand; check the charging status of the phone battery on your phone’s screen. Charging moves to the rear slot once the front battery is 100% charged. When the spare battery is charging, check the status indicator on the left side of the charging stand.

  • Page 71: Reference Information

    15. Reference information Important safety information Traffic safety Do not use a hand-held telephone 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 passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop.

  • Page 72: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Persons with pacemakers: • Should always keep the phone more than 6 inches (20 cm) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on; • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.

  • Page 73: 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 74: Radio Frequency (Rf) Signals

    Making an emergency call 1 If the phone is not on, switch it on. 2 Press and hold phone for calls. 3 Key in the emergency number for your present location (e.g. 911 or other official emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by location. 4 Press Call If certain features are in use (Keyguard, call restrictions, etc.), you may first need to turn those features off before you can make an...

  • Page 75: 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 76: Technical Information

    Nokia, Connecting People and the Original Accessories logos are trademarks of Nokia Corporation and/or its affiliates. The information contained in this User Guide was written for Nokia phone NSD-1FX. The right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice is reserved.

  • Page 77: One-Year Limited Warranty

    17. One-Year Limited Warranty Nokia Mobile Phones, Inc. (“NMP”) warrants that this cellular phone (“Product”) is free from defects in material and workmanship that result in Product failure during normal usage, according to the following terms and conditions: 1. The limited warranty for the Product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the date of the purchase of the Product.
  • Page 78 If “a” is not convenient because of distance (more than 50 miles) or for other good cause, the Consumer shall ship the Product prepaid and insured to: Nokia Mobile Phones, Inc. Attn: Repair Department 795 West Nasa Blvd. Melbourne, FL. 32901...
  • Page 79 f) If the Product is returned to NMP during the limited warranty period, but the problem with the Product is not covered under the terms and conditions of this limited warranty, the Consumer will be notified and given an estimate of the charges the Consumer must pay to have the Product repaired, with all shipping charges billed to the Consumer.
  • Page 80 Telephone: 1-888-NOKIA2U (1-888-665-4228) or (813) 288-3800 Facsimile: (813) 287-6612 TTY Users: 1-800-24NOKIA (1-800-246-6542) 17. The limited warranty period for NMP supplied attachments and accessories is specifically defined within their own warranty cards and packaging. *Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation.

  • Page 81: Index

    18. Index ABC mode 11 accessories 56 batteries 59 chargers 60 covers 56 alarm clock 48 answering a call 17 automatic answer 39 antenna 15 external jack 8 automatic answer 39 batteries 59 attaching 3 charging 3 discharging 4 removing 4 blocking calls see restricting calls C key 7...
  • Page 82 editing names/numbers 20 emergency calls 28, 66 emergency key 9 29 erasing names/numbers 21 external antenna jack 8 factory settings, restoring 40 games 49 help text 8 Inbox 47 in-call menu 31 Keyguard 13 keypad lock 13 keys clear key 7 Navi(TM) key 6 power key 6 scroll keys 7...
  • Page 83 quick alert settings 25 Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger 62 Rapid Travel Charger 61 reading text messages 46 received calls 42 redial automatic 22 last number 17 restore factory settings 40 restricting calls 51 ringing see tones safety guidelines 1, 64 safety information 64 Saved folder 47 scroll keys 7...
  • Page 84 NOTES...
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  • Page 86 Para obtener un manual del usuario en español favor de llamar o enviar un fax al teléfono 1-888-NOKIA2U (1-888-665-4228), fax 813-287-6612.

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