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Nokia 5180 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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 key 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 ... . .57 Batteries .......60 Chargers and other accessories .
  • Page 7 Radio frequency (RF) signals ....67 Care and maintenance....68 16. Technical information 17. Nokia One-Year Limited Warranty 18. Index iv iv iv iv...

  • 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 And Charging

    2. Battery installation and 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: When Is Charging Complete

    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: Removing The Battery

    Removing the battery Note: Switch off the phone before removing the battery! 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.

  • Page 13: About The Phone, Keys And 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

    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: Menu

    Menu Using your phone’s menu you can easily access the many powerful features in your phone. Scroll bar When you use your phone’s menu, a scroll bar appears at the far right of the screen. This bar indicates where you are in the menu; each tab location on the bar represents a different menu item.

  • 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 used to request services from the network. Contact your service provider for details. 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.
  • Page 21 To unlock the keys Press Unlock 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 any key other than Answer is pressed 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

    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). Finding your own number Use Menu 1 7 to view your phone’s number.

  • 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

    If the clock’s time format is set to am/pm, you are asked to choose am or pm. Note: Pressing make a mistake, re-enter all four digits. Selecting time format Use Menu 7 2 3 to set the clock’s format to am/pm or 24-hour.

  • Page 31: Tones

    Tones Use Menu 8, Tones, to change the six sound settings in your phone: ringing option, ringing tone, ringing volume, message alert tone, keypad tones, and warning and game tones. Using the quick alert settings feature (see page 25) you can select a fixed combination of these settings to suit your current environment.

  • Page 32: Quick Alert Settings

    Ringing volume Use Menu 8 3 to control the volume of your phone’s ringing and of message alert tones. 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: You can only access your phone’s quick alert settings from the Ready screen. Tip: Instead of using the scroll keys, you can press repeatedly to scroll through this menu. After you reach the setting you want, press and hold Note: If you choose Silent or Quiet, the alarm clock only sounds a quiet beep.

  • Page 34: Welcome Note

    For more information, see ‘Voice messages’ on page 45. For any questions about your voice mail, contact your service provider. 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.

  • 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

    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

    Digital The Navi™ key function changes to Answer. Once you answer the new incoming call, the Navi™ key function changes to Options. To swap between the calls, press Flash. Analog The Navi™ key function remains End. Press to change the Navi™ key function to Options to access the in-call menu.

  • Page 40: Calling Cards

    Cancelling call waiting: menu method You can save the code for cancelling call waiting given by your service provider and then use Menu 4 4 2 2 to cancel call waiting. See ‘Adding feature cancellation codes to the menu’ on page 30. Calling cards If you wish to use a calling card for long distance calls, you must first save...

  • Page 41: Call Forwarding

    Note: The order of the following steps may vary, depending on which dialing sequence your card uses. 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.

  • 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) Note: Your phone may not be able to support more than one phone number. Please contact your service proivder for details. 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.

  • Page 45: Nam Update

    Menu method You can save the feature code given to you by your service provider so that Send own number appears in your phone’s menu, and then use Menu 4 4 3 to use this feature (see ‘Network feature setting’ on page 30). This feature must be activated before each call;...

  • Page 46: System

    Using System, you can choose how your phone selects a network to use. This feature is Menu 5 in your phone. You have options for System search selection and Digital/analog selection. System search selection Under System search selection any of the following four options may appear, depending on your service provider: •...

  • Page 47: Automatic Answer

    Automatic answer This feature is available only when your phone is connected to a headset or to an approved handsfree car kit equipped with the ignition sense option, with the ignition on. When automatic answer is turned on, your phone answers incoming voice calls after one ring.

  • Page 48: Restore Factory Settings

    Saving touch tone strings Touch tone strings can be used for sending and receiving information with your phone. Save touch tone strings the same way you save phone numbers (see ‘Saving names and numbers’ on page 19). For example, you can save your office voice mailbox number along with your password for easy access to your messages (see ‘Special characters in phone numbers’...

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: Calling Your Voice Mailbox At Any Time

    If you received a voice mailbox password, and if you saved it with your voice mailbox number, follow these steps: 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.

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 • If you press Snooze, the phone turns itself off for ten minutes, then the alarm sounds again. REMEMBER! Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 58 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66 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 67: 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 times These charging times charge your phone to about 80% of its capacity, and the battery strength indicator stops scrolling.

  • Page 68: 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 69 ACP-9U Rapid Travel Charger The extremely light, functionally designed Rapid Travel Charger charges your phone battery quickly. 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. You can use your phone while charging.
  • Page 70 DCH-9 Compact Desktop Charging Stand Compatible with all battery options, the Compact Desktop Charging Stand can be used with the Standard Travel Charger ACP-7U or the Rapid Travel Charger ACP-9U. The Compact Desktop Charging Stand provides mounting for both the phone and a spare battery. Plug the charger into a wall outlet and connect the connector to the back of the Compact Desktop 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

    Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.

  • Page 74: Making An Emergency Call

    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-1GX. The right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice is reserved.

  • Page 77: Nokia One-Year Limited Warranty

    17. 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. 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) Facsimile: (813) 249-9619 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 57 batteries 60 chargers 61 covers 57 alarm clock 49 answering a call 17 automatic answer 40 antenna 15 external jack 7 automatic answer 40 batteries 60 attaching 3 charging 3 discharging 4 removing 5 blocking calls see restricting calls call block see restricting...
  • Page 82 editing names/numbers 20 emergency calls 28, 66 emergency key 9 29 erasing names/numbers 21 external antenna jack 7 factory settings, restoring 41 games 50 help text 8 Inbox 48 in-call menu 31 Keyguard 13 keypad lock 13 keys Clear key 7 Navi key 6 power key 6...
  • Page 83 quick alert settings 25 Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger 62 Rapid Travel Charger 62 reading text messages 47 received calls 43 redial automatic 22 last number 17 restore factory settings 41 restricting calls 52 ringing see tones safety guidelines 1, 64 safety information 64 Saved folder 48 scroll keys 7...
  • Page 84 NOTES...
  • Page 85 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 813-249-9619.

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