Page 1 8890titl.fm Page 1 Tuesday, November 30, 1999 3:54 PM Nokia 8890 Owner’s Manual version 0.08 To do: • Add headset to “voice dialing” section and review with Georg. • Complete illustrations on pages 91, 92, and 118. • Check feasibility of generating index 8890 UG version 0.08 11/30/99...
Page 2: Copyright Information
US Patent No 5818437 and other pending patents. T9 text input software Copyright (C) 1999. Tegic Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained in this Owner’s Manual was written for Nokia phone NSB-6. The right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice is reserved.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing the Battery ..10 Scroll bar....... 20 Charging the Battery ..10 Help text ....... 20 Removing the battery ..11 Menu shortcuts......20 About Your Phone ....12 List of menu shortcuts... 21 Switching on your phone ..12 8890 UG version 6 11/30/99...
Page 4 Erasing names and Sending touch tones..41 numbers........30 Ending all calls ....42 Erasing stored names Accessing the phone and numbers......30 book........42 Erasing your entire Accessing menus....43 phone book ......30 Muting/unmuting the microphone ......43 8890 UG version 6 11/30/99...
Page 5 ........59 Assigning a number to a Showing call costs ....59 1-Touch Dial key ....52 Viewing call costs....59 Calling a 1-touch dial Clearing call cost number........52 counters......... 59 Showing costs in ..... 60 8890 UG version 6 11/30/99...
Page 6 ........69 message......... 82 PIN and PUK codes....70 Resending a message from PIN codes.......71 the Outbox ........ 83 PUK codes......72 Reading text messages ..84 Security code ......73 Reading new text messages Fixed dialing......73 now......... 84 8890 UG version 6 11/30/99...
Page 7 Entering the time ....91 IR port ........100 Calendar options ....91 Sending data via the IR Sending/receiving port ........100 calendar notes .....93 Check the status of an IR Alarm clock........94 connection......101 Setting the alarm clock ..94 8890 UG version 6 11/30/99...
Page 8 Care and Maintenance..113 Listening to received ringing Accessories......114 tones........104 Batteries........115 Saving received ringing Chargers and Other tones........105 Accessories......116 Discarding received ringing tones........105 Technical information ..119 Troubleshooting ....120 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)........122 8890 UG version 6 11/30/99...
Page 9: For Your Safety
Use only in the normal position (to ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is on. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel can install or repair cellular phone equipment. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 1 ]...
Page 10: Your Phone's Label
This label includes various information about the phone, like the model number. If you ever have to call Nokia (refer to “Contacting Nokia” on page 7) or your Service Provider (refer to “Contacting Your Service Provider” on page 8), you might be asked for this information.
Page 11: Welcome
8890ug.book Page 3 Tuesday, November 30, 1999 3:39 PM Welcome 1. Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Nokia 8890 mobile phone. You are now on your way to using a new and exciting tool. However, before you use your phone, read this chapter. It provides information you need for using this guide contacting Nokia.
Page 12: Terms
• Accessing this guide online The latest version of this Owner’s guide might be available on Nokia’s World Wide Web site at www.nokia.com. Go to Phones, US link, and then perform a search to access this documentation. [ 4 ]...
Page 13: Keys And Features
Front 1- power key 2- earpiece 3- screen 4- selection and scroll keys 5- talk key 6- end key 7- number keys 8- sliding cover 9- microphone Back back cover antenna release 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 5 ]...
Page 14: Left Side
8890ug.book Page 6 Tuesday, November 30, 1999 3:39 PM Left side earpiece volume buttons IR port Bottom charger connection Headset/car kit connection [ 6 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 15: Network Services
Note: Some networks might not support all language-dependent characters and/or services. • Contacting Nokia Nokia’s Customer Service department is available to provide you with help or more information. However, before you contact this department, please have the following information available: • the phone’s model number •...
Page 16: Contacting Your Service Provider
If your service provider deems your problem to be Nokia-related, then the service provider will let you know. Note: This one-key feature might not be available on all systems.
Page 17: Before You Begin
Align the SIM card: - beveled corner on the left - gold contact area downward. Insert the SIM card. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 9 ]...
Page 18: Notes About Sim Cards
1 Connect the lead from the charger to the bottom of the phone. 2 Connect the charger to a standard wall outlet. The displays shows and the battery power 8re‚qsxq indicator (or battery bar) starts scrolling. [ 10 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 19: Removing The Battery
4 Disconnect the charger from the phone. Removing the battery Switch off the phone. Press the back cover release button and slide off the cover. Lift out the battery. lift the battery 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 11 ]...
Page 20: About Your Phone
Ã network your phone uses. This information can vary between phones. Two indicators also appear on this Start Screen. These indicators and other icons are described in the next section. [ 12 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 21: Indicators And Icons
Line 1 is selected for outgoing calls. Line 2 is selected for outgoing call. You have an active call. You have one or more new voice messages. You have one or more new text messages. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 13 ]...
Page 22 Predictive text mode. Characters entered will be lowercase letters. Press to switch letter case. Predictive text mode. Characters entered will be numbers. Indicates the current call. Indicates a call on hold [ 14 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 23: How To Make And Answer Calls
WARNING! Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 15 ]...
Page 24: Using The Phone Book
When you close the sliding cover, this screen appears. Note: When you connect the phone to a Headset or a Car Kit, the sliding cover is deactivated. Press , or to answer, end, or reject calls. [ 16 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 25: Advanced Calling Options
If an accessory with its own loudspeaker is connected to your phone, the volume keys adjust the volume for that accessory. • Ending a call Press or close the sliding cover. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 17 ]...
Page 26: Answering A Call
, or close the sliding cover. 9phwtyp • Redialing the last-dialed number • Press twice. Dial any of the 10 last dialed numbers Press Scroll to the number you want to redial. Press again. [ 18 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 27: The Menu
Similarly, press the key under Names to access phone book functions. Selection keys Scroll keys Use the scroll keys, located just below the screen, to scroll through your phone’s menus and Scroll keys phone book. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 19 ]...
Page 28: Scroll Bar
• To use a shortcut, press and then the menu number. Hpy† • For faster access, press , then 0, then the menu number Hpy† For example, to get to press 0 4 1. 6ve‚wÃ8vyguÃ Hpy† [ 20 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 29: List Of Menu Shortcuts
Service command editor Fax or data call 1 Fax and data 2 Also voice Voice messages 1 Listen to voice messages 2 Voice mailbox number 2 Call log Missed calls Received calls Dialed calls 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 21 ]...
Page 30 1 Ringing options 2 Ringing tone 3 Ringing volume 4 Vibrating alert 5 Message alert tone 6 Keypad tones 7 Warning and game tones Silent Meeting Outdoor Pager 1 Lights Headset 1 Auto answer [ 22 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 31 1 SIM card security 2 Phone security 3 Call restrictions 4 Fixed dialing 5 Change access codes 1 Change PIN code 2 Change PIN2 code 3 Change security code 4 Change restriction password 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 23 ]...
Page 32 Forward all fax calls Forward all data calls Cancel all call forwarding 6 Games Memory Snake Logic Rotation 7 Calculator 8 Calendar 9 Infrared 10 SIM services (if supported by your SIM) [ 24 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 33: Entering Letters And Numbers
Find the key that is below the letter you want to enter. Press it as many times as needed for the letter to appear on the screen. For example, to enter the name John: Press Press Press Press 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 25 ]...
Page 34 8wpfƒÃ the entire field of characters. Changing letter case To switch between upper- and lowercase letters, press icon switches to , indicating you are using lower case. [ 26 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 35: 123 Mode
Numbers entered to the right of this special character are automatically sent as touch tones after a 2.5 second pause. w This character creates a wait; digits to the right of the are not sent ‡ until you press 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 27 ]...
Page 36: Phone Book
The number is saved in your phone book. You can add a name to it later. Saving a name and number while in a call Press P…t€y„ Scroll to , then press Iewiƒ Tpwph… [ 28 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 37: If Your Phone Book Is Full
. When the box appears, enter the name and press Tpwph… You can enter just the first few letters of the name, then press 2.. Your phone will show the closest matching name. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 29 ]...
Page 38: Editing Names And Numbers
Scroll to the memory (Phone or SIM card) you want to erase, then press Tpwph… When you see press 6‚iÃ‰y…Ãƒ…‚i4 Ã When the prompt appears, enter your security Tig…‚s„‰Ãgyhi)Ã code and press [ 30 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 39: Two Types Of Memory
Scroll to , then press TDHÃge‚h Qryxi Tpwph… Note: Whenever you insert a SIM card for the first time, or if you insert a different SIM card, SIM card memory is automatically selected. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 31 ]...
Page 40: Call Log
Your phone saves the numbers and names (if available) of the last 10 callers that have tried unsuccessfully to reach you. The display tells you how many calls were missed. If the caller’s name and number are stored in memory, that information appears. [ 32 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 41 Te†i phone book. erases the number from the call list. @‚eƒi displays the phone number if the associated name is Wsi‡Ãx…wfi‚ currently displayed. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 33 ]...
Page 42: Clearing Call Lists
(see “Security features” on page 69) or when you use a SIM card that is not one of the five most previous cards used with the phone. [ 34 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 43: Voice Mail
After you have saved your voice mailbox number, refer to “Listening to Your Voice Messages” on page 36. Note: If you have difficulty using the Voice Mail feature, contact your Service Provider. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 35 ]...
Page 44: Saving The Voice Mailbox Number
• if you’ve saved your voice mailbox number in your phone, press and holding to call your voice mailbox. • call your voice mailbox number as you would any other telephone number, then follow the directions provided. [ 36 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 45: Profiles
If you want your phone to ring loudly, select the profile. P…„hyy‚ƒ Note: You can customize the profiles and even rename all of them, except Normal, Car, or Headset. See “Customizing your phone” on page 61 for more information. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 37 ]...
Page 46: Advanced Calling Features
Press 4 4 6. Hix… Press Tivig„ Scroll to T„e„…ƒ and press The display shows . Scroll to check the 6g„s†i)ÃWysgiÃgevvƒ status of other features such as fax or asynchronous data services. [ 38 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 47 Tˆf icon represents the active call and the icon represents the call on hold. Ending the active call Press The held call becomes active. Press and scroll to @xhÃeg„s†iÃgevv P…t€y„ Press Tpwph… 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 39 ]...
Page 48: Using The In-Call Menu
Make a call when you have a call in progress Touch tones Send touch tones End all calls End all calls Names Use your phone book Menu Use the menu Mute Mute a call [ 40 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 49: Putting A Call On Hold
Use touch tones to access many automated, over- the-phone services such as voice mail, checking airline arrival/departure times, and bank balances. Note: You must be on an active call to send touch tones. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 41 ]...
Page 50: Ending All Calls
This option appears in the menu as Iewiƒ Press P…t€y„ Scroll to and press . Now all your phone book Iewiƒ Tpwph… functions are available. See “Phone book” on page 28 for details. [ 42 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 51: Accessing Menus
8fww After the other party answers, press P…t€y„ Scroll to , then press 8yxpi‚ixgi Tpwph… To add other parties to the call, repeat steps 2-5. To end the conference call, press 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 43 ]...
Page 52: Transferring A Call
When you have one active and one held call, you can connect the two calls and disconnect yourself from the call. Note: Your network and SIM card must support this feature • During a call, press , scroll to , then press U‚exƒpi‚ ÃP…t€y„ Tpwph… [ 44 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 53: Call Forwarding
Scroll to one of the following options: Ay‚‡e‚hÃevvÃ†ysgiÃgevvƒ (Forwards all voice calls without ringing) Ay‚‡e‚hÃspÃf…ƒ‰ Ay‚‡e‚hÃspÃxy„Ãexƒ‡i‚ih Ay‚‡e‚hÃ‡rixÃ€ryxiÃyppÃy‚ÃxyÃgy†i‚eqi Ay‚‡e‚hÃ‡rixÃxy„ÃefviÃ„yÃ„euiÃgevvƒ Combines the previous three types, and lets you choose a delay time between 5 and 30 seconds. Ay‚‡e‚hÃevvÃpeˆÃgevvƒ Ay‚‡e‚hÃevvÃhe„eÃgevvƒ 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 45 ]...
Page 54: Canceling Call Forwarding
Scroll to the call forwarding option you want to check. Scroll to , then press T„e„…ƒ Note: Status is not available for Ay‚‡e‚hÃ‡rixÃxy„ÃefviÃ„yÃ „euiÃgevvƒ You can press to see which phone number the calls are being I…wfi‚ forwarded to. [ 46 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 55: Automatic Redial
P…t€y„ Scroll to , then press @hs„ Enter your security code, then press , press . Scroll to the dialing 9sevsxqÃƒi…ixgi Tpwph… sequence your card uses (see chart below) then press Tivig„ 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 47 ]...
Page 56: Choosing A Calling Card
Enter the card name, then press Choosing a calling card Press 4 4 2. Hpy† Scroll to the card you want to use, then press P…t€y„ Tivig„ is highlighted; press Enter your security code, then press [ 48 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 57: Making A Calling Card Call
, then , and scroll to 6hhÃ†ysgiÃ„eq 9p…ftw„ P…t€y„ Press . The phone displays Q‚iƒƒÃT„e‚„Ã„rixÃƒ€ieuÃ Tpwph… ep„i‚Ã„yxi Press then speak clearly into the microphone. T…fƒ… Note: DO NOT press when you’re done. R†t… 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 49 ]...
Page 58: Notes About Voice Tags
Pronounce the voice tag clearly into the microphone. Tie‚grsxq appears. When the phone finds the voice tag, appears, and Ay…xh the phone automatically dials the number. If the phone does not locate a number, [ 50 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 59: Playing Back A Voice Tag
, then scroll to the name with the voice tag you want to Tpwph… change. Press , scroll to and press @‚eƒi @‚eƒiÃ†ysgiÃ P…t€y„ appears. „eq4 Press to erase the voice tag. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 51 ]...
Page 60: 1-Touch Dialing
If your phone is set up for voice mail, you can press and hold and your phone dials voice mail. If you assign a 1-touch number to key 1, press then press . The phone dials the 1-touch number. [ 52 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 61: Changing 1-Touch Dialing Numbers
Erasing 1-Touch Dialing Numbers Press Ifxp„ Scroll to and press „y…grÃhsevsxq Tpwph… Scroll to the key that you want to erase and press P…t€y„ Scroll to and press @‚eƒi Tpwph… Press to confirm. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 53 ]...
Page 62: Making An International Call
Assign up to nine 1-touch dial locations. Refer to “1- hsevsxq Touch Dialing” on page 52 for more information. WysgiÃ„eqƒ Program voice activated dialing 8evvi‚Ã Rename or change the ringing tone for a caller q‚y…€ƒ group. [ 54 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 63: Caller Groups
Tip: You can set your phone to ring only when people from certain caller groups call you, and to be silent for all other call groups. See the “Caller group” description under “Ringing options” on page 62. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 55 ]...
Page 64: Renaming A Caller Group
Follow steps 1-3 above. Scroll to . Enter the phone number or scroll to find TixhÃq‚e€rsg it in your phone book, then press For more details on the command, see page 100. TixhÃ†seÃDSÃ [ 56 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 65: Call Timers
Hix… Scroll to Geƒ„Ãgevv ÃSigis†ihÃgevvƒ Ã9sevihÃgevvƒ 6vvÃgevvƒ Resetting call timers to 0 1 Press 2 5. Hix… 2 Scroll to , then press 8vie‚Ã„swi‚ƒ 3 Enter your security code, then press again. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 57 ]...
Page 66: Showing Call Timer During Calls
, then press Tivig„ Enter the number of charging units or dollars, then press Tip: Press # to insert a decimal point. The number of remaining units is shown when the screen is clear. [ 58 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 67: Removing A Call Cost Limit
(cost of all calls since counters were 6vvÃgevvƒÃgyƒ„ last reset). Clearing call cost counters Press 2 6. Hix… Scroll to , then press 8vie‚Ãgy…x„i‚ƒ Enter your PIN2 code, then press 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 59 ]...
Page 68: Showing Costs In
• Enter the unit price, then press • Enter the currency name, then press If you chose , call costs and call cost limits are measured in Vxs„ƒ charging units as agreed to by your service provider. [ 60 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 69: Customizing Your Phone
Press Menu 3. Scroll to the profile you want to use. For Example, Iy‚wev Press ÃPF Customizing the profile Press Hix… Scroll to the profile you want to customize. For example, Iy‚wev Press P…t€y„ 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 61 ]...
Page 70: Ringing Options
Press Hix… Scroll to the profile you want to set the ringing tones for, and press P…t€y„ Highlight and press 8…ƒ„ywsi Scroll to , then press SsxqsxqÃ„yxi Tpwph… [ 62 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 71: Vibrating Alert
Press Hix… Scroll to the profile you want to set the vibrating alert for, and press P…t€y„ Highlight and press . Scroll to 8…ƒ„ywsi , then press Wsf‚e„sxqÃevi‚„ „ Tpwph 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 63 ]...
Page 72 Game tones sound while you are playing one of the phone’s games. Press Hix… Scroll to the profile you want to set the warning tones for, then press P…t€y„ [ 64 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 73: Rename A Profile
This profile lets your phone answer incoming calls after just one ring. Note: This profile is available only when your phone is connected to a headset or to an approved car kit. This feature does not function with data calls. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 65 ]...
Page 74: Car Profile
However, it does erase all customized settings you may have entered. • Display language You can choose your phone’s display language. Press 4 5 1. Hix… Scroll to the language you want, then press [ 66 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 75: Clock
This feature lets you continuously display the time on the start screen. Press 4 2 1. Hix… Scroll to (only one choice CshiÃgvygu 9sƒ€ve‰Ãgvygu appears, depending on the current setting). Press Tivig„ 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 67 ]...
Page 76: Automatic Update Of Date And Time
Press 4 3 and choose: Hpy† updates the date and time automatically. 8yxps‚wÃps‚ƒ„ requires you to confirm that you want the update. prevents the date and time from being automatically updated. [ 68 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 77: 12. Security Features
Locking/unlocking the keys with the sliding cover open • To lock the keys, press then Hpy† • To unlock the keys, press then Vyw€hv Note: Connecting your phone to a car kit automatically disables Keyguard. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 69 ]...
Page 78: Pin And Puk Codes
Required by several phone See entries for show features. call costs, call cost limit, fixed dialing, and PIN and PIN2 codes. System Required by the Restrict Calls See “Restricting password feature. calls++” on page 74. [ 70 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 79: Pin Codes
Enter the PIN code supplied by your service provider, and press Press (up or down) to highlight and press To turn off this feature, repeat steps 1-3 above, but highlight Step 3. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 71 ]...
Page 80: Puk Codes
If you try to change the PIN2 code, and you enter a wrong PUK2 code ten times in succession, you can’t use functions requiring the PIN2 code. Contact your service provider for a new card. [ 72 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 81: Security Code
Note: When fixed dialing is set to on, calls may be possible to certain emergency numbers in some networks (such as 911 or other official emergency numbers). 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 73 ]...
Page 82: Turning Fixed Dialing On Or Off
Turning on call restrictions Press 4 6 3. Hpy† Scroll through the types of calls you can restrict, and press Tpwph… when you see the one you want: : Calls cannot be made. P…„qysxqÃgevvƒ [ 74 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 83: Setting Up A Closed User Group
This network service specifies the group of people to whom you can call and who can call you. resets the phone to use a user group that Q‚iƒi„ the SIM card owner has agreed upon with the service provider. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 75 ]...
Page 84 8890ug.book Page 76 Tuesday, November 30, 1999 3:39 PM Note: When calls are limited to Closed User Groups, calls may be possible to certain emergency numbers in some networks (e.g. 911 or other official emergency number). [ 76 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 85: 13. How To Select A System
Scroll to the one you want, then press . The phone looks for a Tivig„ network and displays the result. If you lose connection while in mode, the phone asks you to select a network again. Hex…ev 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 77 ]...
Page 86: 14. Text Messages
HiƒƒeqiÃƒi„„sxqƒ Tpwph… Choose which set of message settings you want to use (the first one is the default), then press Tpwph… appears. Press HiƒƒeqiÃgix„i‚Ãx…wfi‚ Tpwph… Enter your message center number, then press [ 78 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 87: Writing Messages
You can also add new words to the dictionary. With predictive text input, you only need to press each number key once for each letter. For example, to write "Nokia" with the English dictionary selected: (for (for...
Page 88: Predictive Text Input Tools
Press once to add a punctuation mark. To change the underlined symbol, press repeatedly until the desired symbol displays. Maximum number of characters available. Appears in the top right corner of the display and counts down for each character added. [ 80 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 89 • Press and hold the respective number key to insert a number. • Press to insert a punctuation mark. If it is not correct, press repeatedly to find the desired punctuation mark. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 81 ]...
Page 90 Adding the desired word to the match list If no matches are found in the predictive text input mode, you can add the word to the dictionary. Press repeatedly until appears in place of TpwwÃ P…t€y„ [ 82 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 91: Saving Messages In The Outbox
, then press Te†i Sending the text message Press 1 3. appears briefly, then the X‚s„iÃwiƒƒeqiƒ Hpy†Ã message screen appears. Enter a message of up to 160 characters. (The number of available 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 83 ]...
Page 92: Resending A Message From The Outbox
Scroll to the message, then press Spfi Press P€„syxƒ Scroll to and press Ay‚‡e‚h Press Options. Send appears already highlighted. Press to send the message. [ 84 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 93: Reading Text Messages
• Erasing a message While reading the message, press P…t€y„ Scroll to , then press @‚eƒi Your phone asks you to confirm that you want to erase the message. Press 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 85 ]...
Page 94: Replying To A Message
You can save or dial a phone number that is included in a message. Press P…t€y„ Scroll to , then press Bi„Ãx…wfi‚ If more than one number is shown, scroll to the one you want, then press [ 86 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 95: Message Settings
Choose a time, then press SixewiÃ„rsƒÃƒi„ : Enter a new name for this set of message settings, then press Press Tpwph… 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 87 ]...
Page 96: Changing Common Settings For All Messages
Using Menu 1 4, you can send picture messages with your phone. There are several images included in your phone, and also space for one additional picture. All images can be replaced or deleted. Note: Picture messaging must be supported by your service provider. [ 88 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 97: Sending Picture Messages
See “Using predictive text input” on page 78 for more information. Scroll to and press TixhÃ€sg„…‚iÃ Enter the phone number you want to send the picture message to and press appears, followed TixhsxqÃ€sg„…‚iÃwiƒƒeqi Qsg„…‚iÃwiƒƒeqiÃƒix„ 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 89 ]...
Page 98: Receiving Picture Messages
VƒiÃx…wfi‚ in the text of the picture message. shows the phone number of the person who sent you that 9i„esvƒ picture message. [ 90 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 99: Your Personal Digital Assistant
Press , scroll to P…t€y„ , and press Ti„Ã„riÃhe„i Tpwph… Enter the current month and day in format, then wwhh‰‰‰‰ press . (Example: Enter December 31, 1999 as !" appears. 9e„iÃsƒÃƒi„ 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 91 ]...
Page 100: Entering The Time
When appears, choose Ti„ÃexÃeve‚wÃpy‚Ã„riÃxy„i4 `p„ I€ If you choose `p„) • enter the date for the alarm, then press • Enter the time for the alarm, then press [ 92 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 101 Option 4: View all notes This option lets you scroll through all stored notes. Birthday notes appear first in chronological order, then other notes also in chronological order. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 93 ]...
Page 102: Sending/Receiving Calendar Notes
When your phone displays , press 8evixhe‚Ãxy„iÃ‚igis†ih P…t€y„ is selected. Press Try‡ Scroll through the note. Saving received calendar notes After viewing the calendar note, press 7fhv Scroll to , then press Te†i [ 94 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 103: Alarm Clock
The phone switches itself on at alarm time, then the alarm sounds. If you press , the phone displays . Press 6g„s†e„iÃ€ryxiÃpy‚Ãgevvƒ4 T…€ to keep it on or to switch it off. `p„ I€ 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 95 ]...
Page 104: Turning Off The Alarm Clock
Enter or recall the phone number to which you want to send the business card. Press Send a business card using IR Recall the name from your phone book. Press , if shown, or skip to Step 3. 9i„esvƒ Press P€„syxƒ Scroll to TixhÃ†seÃDS [ 96 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 105: Viewing A Received Business Card
Iewi) At the prompt, edit the number if you want to, then I…wfi‚) press Deleting a viewed business card After viewing the business card, press , then press 7egu @ˆs„ 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 97 ]...
Page 106: Calculator
Enter the second number Repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed. Press is selected. Press P€„syxƒ @…evƒ Currency conversion Setting the exchange rate Press 7, then press Hpy† P…t€y„ Scroll to , then press @ˆgrexqiÃ‚e„i [ 98 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 107 Enter the exchange rate (press # to enter a decimal point) Press Converting a currency amount Enter the amount to be converted Press P…t€y„ Scroll to UyÃrywi to convert to domestic units or UyÃ†sƒs„ih to convert to foreign units Press 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 99 ]...
Page 108: Your Phone And Other Devices
• Fax and data calls The phone can send and receive data through the Nokia Cellular Data Suite PC application (network service). For more details, refer to the documentation supplied with your Nokia Cellular Data Suite and communications applications.
Page 109: Sending Information Via Ir
• Copy and print names and numbers from the phone book. • Print a text message on a compatible printer. • Send a calendar note via IR. • Print a calendar note on a compatible printer. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 101 ]...
Page 110: Check The Status Of An Ir Connection
IR port. Press . When the message is successfully transmitted to the printer, the phone displays HiƒƒeqiÃ€‚sx„ih Printing phone book entries Recall the name/number you want to print. Press , then 9p…ftw„ ÃP…t€y„ [ 102 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 111 Note: Be sure the phone is within 3 feet of the printer’s IR port and that there are no obstructions between the printer’s IR port and the phone’s IR port. Press . When the name/number is successfully transmitted to the printer, the phone displays 7…ƒsxiƒƒÃge‚hÃ€‚sx„ih 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 103 ]...
Page 112: 17. Fun And Games
A correct figure in the right place gets a full mark; a correct figure in the wrong place gets a half mark. The game ends when the correct figures are in the right place. [ 104 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 113: Memory
When your phone receives a ringing tone, it displays SsxqsxqÃ„yxiÃ ‚igis†ih Listening to received ringing tones Note: If you press at any time before saving the ringing tone, the @‰t… ringing tone will be deleted! 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 105 ]...
Page 114: Saving Received Ringing Tones
The tone is saved to your list of ringing tones. Discarding received ringing tones If you don’t want to save the ringing tone, press without saving it, or @‰t… scroll to , then press 9sƒge‚hÃ„yxi [ 106 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 115: 18. Reference Information
Temperature extremes can affect the ability of your battery to charge. Therefore, allow it to cool down or warm up before trying to charge it. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 107 ]...
Page 116 • Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not dispose of batteries by putting them in fire! • When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord. [ 108 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 117: Important Safety Information
This position is when the phone is held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 109 ]...
Page 118: Electronic Devices
Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Also contact these authorities if you have any questions. [ 110 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 119: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
(such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 111 ]...
Page 120: Vehicles
Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (e.g. medical emergencies). [ 112 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 121: Making An Emergency Call
Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 113 ]...
Page 122: Care And Maintenance
• Do not store it in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store it in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal [ 114 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 123: Accessories
When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord. Check regularly that any vehicle-installed accessories are mounted and are operating properly. Installation of any complex car accessories must be made by qualified personnel only. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 115 ]...
Page 124: Batteries
80% of its capacity. When this happens, the battery scroll bars on your phone’s screen stop scrolling. If you want to obtain 100% battery capacity, allow another two hours for a “trickle” or “maintenance” charge. [ 116 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 125: Chargers And Other Accessories
Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for longer than a week, since overcharging the battery could shorten its life span. If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 117 ]...
Page 126 Note also, that in some cars, the cigarette lighter plug is not provided with electricity if the ignition is not switched on. [ 118 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 127 This charging stand allows you to charge your phone’s battery in an upright, obtainable position on your desk. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 119 ]...
Page 128: 19. Technical Information
935 to 960 MHz (RX) GSM1900 1850 to 1910 MHz (TX) 1930 to 1990 MHz (RX) Number of channels: 512 to 810 Memory locations: 250 in phone Up to 250 in SIM [ 120 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 129: 20. Troubleshooting
The signal strength is If you are indoors, poor. move toward a window. I can’t listen to my voice You don’t have Voice Call your wireless messages. Mail service. service provider. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 121 ]...
Page 130 The Voice Mail number Call your wireless you have saved is service provider. incorrect. You have forgotten Call your wireless your password or are service provider. entering it incorrectly. [ 122 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 131: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
The default lock code is 1234 (depending on your service provider). However, it is suggested that you change this code immediately. Refer to “PIN and PUK codes” on page 70 for more information. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 123 ]...
Page 132 Q. How do I make the ringing louder? A. Press 3 1 2 3, press , scroll to the volume level desired, Hpy† Tpwph… then press Refer to “Profiles” on page 61 for more information. [ 124 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 133 A. Turn off your phone, then remove the battery from the back of the phone. Read the sticker that is inside and you will find, after the word Model, your phone’s model number is printed. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 125 ]...
Page 134 Or press Q. How can I change the contrast of my phone’s display? A. The contrast of your phone’s display is fixed and cannot be changed. [ 126 ] 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99...
Page 135 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) NOKIA 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.
Page 136 Product. 8. Nokia does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Product. If a problem develops during the limited warranty period, the...
Page 137 Product will be returned freight collect. If the Product is returned to NMP after the expiration of the limited warranty period, NMP's normal service policies shall apply and the Consumer will be responsible for all shipping charges. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 129 ]...
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Page 139 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. 8890 User Guide v8 11/30/99 [ 131 ]...

Nokia 8890 Owner's Manual

Welcome

Before You Begin

About Your Phone

How to Make and Answer Calls

The Menu

Entering Letters and Numbers

Phone Book

Voice Mail

Profiles

Advanced Calling Features

Customizing Your Phone

12. Security Features

13. How to Select a System

14. Text Messages

Your Personal Digital Assistant

Your Phone and Other Devices

17. Fun and Games

18. Reference Information

19. Technical Information

20. Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Quick Links

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Summary of Contents for Nokia 8890

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