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User Guide Nokia 6180i Phase A (aka “Phase 1”)
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Keys Retractable antenna (pull here to (Power key) extend it) Press and hold to turn your phone on or off. Earpiece Press the scroll keys up or down during a call to (Softkeys) adjust the lis- tening volume. Their current function is dis- played above the key;...
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1. Safety At A Glance Read these simple guidelines before using your phone. Failure to comply with these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Note: For more detailed safety information, “Important Safety Information” on page 111. Road Safety Comes First Don’t use a hand-held phone while driving;...
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Accessories and Batteries Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect incompatible products. FCC/Industry Canada Notice Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using a telephone in close proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC/Industry Canada can require you to stop using your telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated.
2. Getting Connected This section will help you understand the ins and outs of charging and using your battery. Attaching your battery Simply place the battery in the grooves on the back of your phone. Then slide the battery upward until it clicks.
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If your phone displays Not charging, charging is suspended. Check that the battery is connected only 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 temperature.
Charging times depend on the type of battery and charger used. For approximate charging and operating times, see “Batteries” on page 105. Can you make calls while charging? Yes, you can. But your battery may not charge while a call is in progress (depending on which charger you are using).
times but it will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery. • Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer and recharge your battery only with the chargers approved by the manufacturer.
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are cooler than others! For example, did you know that you can lock the keys on your phone to prevent accidental key presses and phone calls? that you can call someone with the touch of a single button? You can also stop your phone from ringing without even answering the call.
3. Using Your Phone The first few days you have your phone, play with it to learn how the menu and submenu system works. The more you learn how to access these menus and submenus, the more fun you’ll have with your phone. This section describes the different methods of using your phone menus and submenus.
menus and submenus. You can also use it to scroll through names and numbers in your phone book. Also, when editing names and numbers (for example, numbers in your phone book), you may notice a cursor flashing within the name or number. Pressing the scroll key up or down moves the cursor within the text, allowing you to insert letters, numbers, or special characters via the keypad.
numbers, you can use them as shortcuts for accessing different menus. For example, when you scroll to Menu 2 (Call log) the number 2 appears in the top right-hand corner of the display. If you scroll to Menu 4 (Settings), submenu 3 (Security settings), your phone will display 4-3 in the top right-hand corner.
Summary of Menu Items and Shortcuts Messages ....................0-1 Text messages ................0-1-1 Write new ................0-1-1-1 Inbox...................0-1-1-2 Outbox ..................0-1-1-3 Saved..................0-1-1-4 Erase ...................0-1-1-5 All read ................0-1-1-5-1 All in inbox..............0-1-1-5-2 All in outbox..............0-1-1-5-3 All saved................0-1-1-5-4 Voice messages ................0-1-2 Listen to voice messages............0-1-2-1 Voice mailbox number............0-1-2-2 Clear voice message icon ..........0-1-2-3...
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Profiles ......................3 Normal ....................3-1 Select....................3-1-1 Customize..................3-1-2 Ringing options ..............3-1-2-1 Ringing volume..............3-1-2-2 Ringing tone ..............3-1-2-3 Vibrating alert..............3-1-2-4 Keypad tones ..............3-1-2-5 Warning and game tones ..........3-1-2-6 Message alert tone............3-1-2-7 Lights..................3-1-2-8 Automatic answer ............3-1-2-9 Rename ..................3-1-3 Silent ...................... 3-2 Meeting ....................
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Settings (Cont.) Network services ................4-4 Voice privacy ................4-4-1 Call forwarding .................4-4-2 Call waiting .................4-4-3 Send own caller ID with next call ........4-4-4 Network feature setting............4-4-5 NAM selection ................4-4-6 NAM update ................4-4-7 Automatic update of service ..........4-4-8 1 - Availability depends on your arrangement with your service provider.
4. The Basics You have purchased a powerful phone, with lots of features. Read this section for some very basic information on how to use your phone. A more comprehensive description of your phone is covered in “Your Phone A to Z” starting on page 22. Switching the phone on and off Press and hold the key for two seconds to switch the...
Note: The phone will not work in analog mode while searching for digital service. Checking signal strength When at the start screen ( ) or in a see page 14 call, the strength of the radio signal is indicated by the signal indicators on the left side of your phone’s display.
Ending a call Press Answering a call Press any key except Note: This assumes that Anykey answer Menu 4-1-4 ) is set to Keyguard (see next paragraph) is not activated. If keygaurd is activated, you must press to answer the call. If you don't wish to answer the call, it will be forwarded to your voice mailbox (if you have a voice mail subscription).
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Unlock keys? • Press and hold until appears, then press Answering a call with Keyguard active Only the key will answer the call. After you end the call, Keyguard automatically becomes active again. Some notes about Keyguard • Calls may be possible to the official emergency number (for example, 911) programmed into your phone.
5. Your Phone ABC/abc mode This allows you to enter upper and lower case alphanumeric characters into your phone. This is necessary for entering names and numbers into your phone book, as well as editing any existing alphanumeric characters. See “Entering text and numbers” on page 42 for more information. Access codes This is a security feature that allows you access to certain phone features.
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clock is 24-hour or am/pm). Existing digits will be replaced with the new alarm time. Press OK Note: Step 4 appears only if you have selected am/pm format. See “Selecting time format” on page 37 for more information. Select either am or pm and press OK When the alarm goes off Press Stop to shut off the alarm.
All calls timer This feature keeps track of the approximate time you have spent on all calls with your phone. Note: See “Call timers” on page 31. Anykey answer This feature allows you to answer an incoming call by pressing any key except .
Your phone will redial the number you’re trying to call up to 3 times after you hear a quick, busy signal. Press Quit to stop the call attempts. Activating automatic redial Press Menu 4-1-2 (Settings - Call settings - Automatic redial), then scroll to On and press OK Calculator Your phone’s calculator adds,...
Calendar The calendar helps you keep track of appointments, birthdays or meetings. It can even sound an alarm when it’s time for you to make a call or go to a meeting. Warning: Your phone must be switched on to use this feature. Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
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Option 1: View day notes With this option, you can view the notes of the day currently on display. (If there are no notes associated with the day, No notes for selected day appears.) Scroll through the notes. Each note allows you to choose the following Options: Erase clears the note from your calendar.
Option 5: Go to date Enter the date you wish to go to. Option 6: Set the date Enter the day and month (using two-digit fields) and year (using a four-digit field), then press OK. Note: This option is necessary only if network date and time is not available.
confirm the feature code you entered in Menu 4-4- see “Network feature setting” on page 61 Once the feature code had been confirmed, the feature is activated Call forwarding options Forward all calls forwards all incoming calls. Forward if busy forwards calls only when you’re on the phone.
Call log options When you access Dialed calls, Received calls, or Missed calls and press Options, a list of options will appear. Call time shows the date and time when the call was first connected (if clock has been set) Use number allows you to view the number stored in the call log, save it in your phone book, or dial the number by pressing...
Call timers Your phone automatically keeps track of the approximate amount of time you’ve spent in calls. Press Menu 2-5 (Call log - Call timers) Scroll repeatedly to access the following options Last call displays the duration of the last call. Note: Current call timer can be accessed by pressing...
Swapping between two calls Press Ending the calls Press to end both calls Activating call waiting You can also activate this feature with your phone; simply ask your service provider for the feature code, store it into your phone, then activate it. Note: This feature may not appear in your phone’s menu or function properly until the feature code has been stored.
book, and that number is stored each time with a different name, then a name will not appear when someone calls from that number. Note: See “Phone book” on page 64 for details on your phone book. Calling card If you wish to use a calling card for long distance calls, you must first store your calling card information into your phone.
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Select this If you use a You typically are required to: dialing calling card from: sequence: MCI, AT & T True Dial 1-800 access number, then Access no. + phone no. Choice, Sprint phone number, then card num- + card no. Canada, Unitel ber (+ PIN if required) networkMCI,...
Scroll to highlight Select and press OK Enter security code at Security code:, press OK Your phone will display Card ready for use Making calling card calls Enter the phone number, including any prefix (such as 0 or 1) that your calling card may require when you make a calling card call.
Note: When the Dialed calls list is cleared, the shortcut list (the list that appears when you presss and a scroll key) is also cleared. Clear timers This feature clears all call timers (except the life timer) for the currently-selected NAM. The list of the last 10 dialed numbers is also cleared (this is the list that appears when you press <Talk>...
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Manually setting the clock Press Menu 4-2-1 (Settings - Phone settings - Clock). Scroll to Time settings, then press Select. Scroll to Set clock, then press Select. Enter the current time. For example, to enter 7:30, enter 0730. Press OK. Scroll to am or pm, then press OK.
time only if the battery is replaced or recharged while still outside of the digital network (see above). Displaying or hiding the clock Press Menu 4-2-1 (Settings - Phone settings - Clock) Depending on the current settings, either Hide time/ day or Show time/day will be highlighted.
Current call timer This feature displays the running elapsed time on your screen while a call is active. Once the call has ended, simply press any key to clear the display (the display will also clear automatically after 10 seconds). Note: Also, see “Call timers”...
Scroll to Custom tone, then press Select. Scroll through the list of ringing tones until the desired tone is highlighted. • If you wait a moment while a tone is highlighted, you’ll hear the tone. • To “remove” the custom tone from the entry, select Default.
Earpiece volume During a call, you can adjust the listening volume of your phone’s earpiece by pressing Note: See “Volume” on page 86 for details. Emergency calls If the phone is not on, switch it on. Key in the emergency number for your present loca- tion (for example, 911 or other official emergency number).
can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider. When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your cellular phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident - do not cut off the call until given permission to do so.
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Your phone displays the icon to indicate that your phone is in ABC mode. It also displays when you are viewing names rather than numbers. When is displayed, you can enter these characters: Characters Characters . , ’ ? ! @ - 1 PQRS7 ABC2 TUV8...
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Simply press the key for about 2 seconds while in mode and the icon will appear. While in this mode, only numbers can be entered. Letters cannot be entered unless your phone is in mode. Press the # key again for a couple of seconds if you wish to deactivate the mode.
Erasing mobile messages You can erase all mobile (text) messages quickly and easily from the Text messages menu (Menu 0-1-1-5). Erase options for your phone book See “Erasing one entry from the phone book” on page 67 and “Erasing all entries from the phone book” on page 67. Fax calls Note: This feature is available only if your service provider’s network supports data and fax calls.
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Snake Feed the snake with as many goodies as possible and watch it grow. Use keys 2 (up), 4 (left), 6 (right), and 8 (down) to turn the snake toward food. The snake can only turn 90 degrees at a time. The more goodies the snake eats, the higher the score.
selected die. Press ∗ to roll the unlocked dice again. Game options When you select a game, you can choose from the following submenus: Level allows you to choose the level of difficulty, except for Dice, which selects the number of dice you wish to play with.
string or search for one in your phone book (see “Phone book” on page 64) Menu Allows you access most of your phone’s menu Names Allows you access to your phone book (see “Phone book” on page 64) New call Allows you to place the call to the third party when making a conference call (see "Conference call"...
Language Because many wireless phone customers speak English as a second language, your phone allows you to choose your phone’s displayed language. Choosing a language for your phone Press Menu 4-2-5 (Settings - Phone settings - Language) Scroll to the language you wish to use and press OK Last call timer This feature displays the duration of your last call.
may vary, depending upon items such as network features, rounding off for billing, and taxes. Also, see “Call timers” on page 31. Lights This is one of the settings in your phone’s Handsfree profile ( ). This feature determines whether the see page 69 lights are on only when you use your phone, or if they are on at all times.
page 75 Changing your lock code In a lock code, only numeric characters are accepted. Enter Menu 4-3-2-3 (Settings - Security settings - Access codes - Change lock code) Enter lock code at Enter lock code: and press OK Enter new lock code, press OK Verify new lock code, press OK Note: When you change your lock code, make sure you store it in a safe place, away from your phone.
Press Names, scroll to Options and press Select. Then scroll to Memory status and press Select again. Messages This feature allows you to access your voice and mobile (text) messages, as well as composing your own welcome note. Using messages Press Menu, then Select Scroll to one of the following options, then press Select...
Muting and unmuting your phone You can mute the phone’s microphone during a call; simply press Mute. To unmute the microphone, press Unmute. If these texts are not available, press Options, scroll to Mute or End mute and press Select. Muting and unmuting also affect the microphones of any accessories connected to the phone.
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within a single session. This is normal and is designed to minimize your bill. Rates will vary according to your billing plan. When the Minibrowser disconnects from the network, the active call icon ( ) disappears, but the Minibrowser icon ( ) remains.
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Minibrowser menu While in the Minibrowser, press and release (power key) to display the Minibrowser menu: Help - Show a help page for the current site (accessible from some pages). Home - Return to the Home page. Bookmark page - Set a bookmark for the current page. Show URL - Show the web address (Uniform Resource Locator) for the current page.
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Go to the Home Page • Press repeatedly to move back through previously viewed pages until the Home Page appears • OR, press and release to display the Minibrowser menu, scroll to Home, then press OK Activate an item (for example, a link) •...
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Press the appropriate softkey. (If the link is a phone number, in some cases, you can also press make the call.) Bookmarks You can set a bookmark for a web page so that you can quickly go to that page later. (You may also be able to set bookmarks via a personal account at your service provider's web site.) Set a bookmark...
Minibrowser session. Press Menu 4-1-5. The following options appear: • On connection - Before connecting to the web, your phone prompts you to confirm your choice. • On exit - Before exiting the Minibrowser session, your phone prompts you to confirm your choice. •...
Checking the missed calls list anytime Press Menu 2-1 (Call log - Missed calls), then scroll through the list. When the Forward if not answered option in the Call Forwarding feature ( ) is selected, your phone see page 28 will not treat the forwarded calls as missed calls.
Note: You need at least one active number to make calls. You cannot change from one NAM to another during a call. NAM update The Number Assignment Module (NAM) in your phone contains your assigned phone number(s) and other system information that your service provider entered during activation.
activating the phone. If this happens, select the appropriate selection for your phone. If you don’t want your service provider to change your lock code, select Lock. If you want to allow your service provider to change your code to prevent other service providers from activating your phone, press Unlock.
Scroll to the service that the code applies to and press Select Scroll to suboption, then Select (Repeat step as required, based on number of suboptions) (Use step four only for call forwarding options) Scroll to Activate or Cancel, then press OK Network services Some of the features in this menu are network services that require a subscription.
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Assigning one-touch dial locations Press Names, scroll to 1-touch dialing and press Select Scroll to next available empty location, (empty) will appear, then press Assign Scroll to select desired name and press Select Repeat as necessary Calling a number using one-touch dialing Press and hold the key (2 through 8) for about two seconds to call the number in the corresponding one- touch dial location.
Paging If your service provider supports paging, you can receive pages with your phone. A page is a special type of mobile message. See ‘Receiving mobile messages’ on page 89. Phone book About the phone book The phone book lets you quickly make a call by selecting a name from a list of up to 200 entries.
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you can quickly enter the email address by selecting the name in your phone book. At the start screen, display the list of phone book en- tries by pressing , then scroll to a phone book en- try. Press Details, then Options (or, if the scrolling view for your phone book is set to Name+number, just press Options).
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Press . Your phone dials the number associated with the name and displays the dialed number on the screen. Phone book options To display a list of phone book options, press Names. Scroll to one of the following items, then press Select. •...
press Options). Scroll to E-mail, then press Select. Edit the email address, then press OK. Erasing one entry from the phone book Caution: This procedure cannot be undone. Highlight the name in the list of phone book entries. See ‘Finding a name in the phone book’ on page 65. Press Details, then Options (or, if the scrolling view for your phone book is set to Name+number, just press Options).
Activating and deactivating phone lock Press Menu 4-3-2-1 (Settings - Security settings - Access codes - Phone lock). Enter the lock code then press OK. Then scroll to On or Off, and press OK. Complete the phone lock activation or deactivation by turning your phone off and back on.
Profiles You can adjust and customize your phone to whatever environment you find yourself in (for example, shopping mall, movie theater, etc.). Each profile uses its predefined settings to determine your phone’s ringing volume, ringing tone, message alert tone, keypad tones, warning tones, etc., for a number of different environments.
• Ringing options • Ringing volume • Ringing tone • Vibrating alert • Keypad tones • Warning and game tones • Message alert tone Lights • (appears only in Handsfree Automatic answer • (appears only in Handsfree Headset Rename allows you to rename certain profiles. Note: will not appear in the profiles list Handsfree...
Received calls options See “Call log options” on page 30 Restore factory settings You can reset the settings of many of your phone’s features to factory defaults (as in a new phone). Restoring factory settings Press Menu 4-2-4 (Settings - Phone settings - Restore factory settings), enter your phone’s security code and press OK.
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Enter the security code and press OK Note: The message “Caller ID must be available” will display prior to creating an incoming call restriction. Scroll to Add restriction to create an outgoing or incoming call restriction and press OK Enter the number string you wish to restrict and press OK, for example: If you wish to restrict all calls that begin with 1, enter 1...
Scroll to Restrict outgoing calls or Restrict incoming calls and press Select Enter the security code and press OK Scroll to Edit and press OK Scroll to the restriction you wish to edit, press OK Note: If no name has been entered for a restriction, the restricted number will be displayed.
Highlight Customize and press OK. Scroll to Ringing options, then press Select. Highlight either Ring, Ascending, Ring once, Beep once or Silent and press OK Note: The Ascending ringing option plays the selected ringing tone at a low volume, then gradually increases in intensity with each ring.
Scrolling view You have three different options on how you can view the phone book. Your choices are: Name list shows all stored names in a scrolling list. Three names will appear at any given time. To view other names in the directory, scroll the list.
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Note: If you have changed your security code and don’t remember the new code, contact your service provider. Once you have changed your security code, the default setting is no longer valid. Your phone will prompt you for a five digit security code for certain features.
Send own caller ID with next call In most service areas, when you call someone, their caller ID system allows them to see your name and phone number. Your phone is set to automatically allow this information to be seen. Before you make a call, you can choose to prevent this information from being seen.
Outlook, Symantec ACT!) by using 3rd party software. Synchronization of contacts and phone numbers between your phone and PC will also require the optional DAU-9P serial cable. Check with your local Nokia dealer for the availability of these products. System selection...
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service provider to find out how your selection will affect your service charges. Roaming Roaming is the condition of using your phone outside of its home area. While roaming, another service provider’s system handles your call, so the service rate for the call is usually greater than the rate for calls made within your home area.
• Analog - Your phone searches for an available analog system. If an analog system is not available, No Service appears. While Analog is selected, if you power your phone off and back on, your phone will automatically be reset to Automatic B. Text messaging See ‘Receiving mobile messages’...
Sending a touch tone string Make sure Menu 4-2-3-1 (Settings - Phone settings - Touch tones - Manual touch tones) is not set to Off. During a call, Press Options Scroll to Touch tones and press OK Enter touch tone string or recall string from the phone book and press OK Note: Use caution when sending confidential information over the air when using DTMF tones in analog mode.
Storing the unlocked phone number Press Menu 4-3-2-2 (Settings - Security settings - Access codes - Unlocked phone number) Enter lock code and press OK Enter phone number at Number: (or press Search and scroll through the phone book) Press OK Note: Saving a new unlocked phone number will overwrite the old one.
have chosen the option for the profile you’re Ring once using, the vibrating alert will only vibrate once when your phone rings. Voice mailbox number This number dials your voice mailbox. Note: See “Voice messages” in next section. Voice messages Voice mail is a network service that may require a subscription from your service provider.
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how to store your password, contact your service provider. You’ll also need to contact them on how to listen to voice messages once you’re connected to your voice mailbox. Listening to your voice messages If New voice message is displayed, just press Listen and follow the prompts.
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currently using your phone does not automatically clear the voice message icon, you can manually clear the icon. To clear the icon, press Menu 0-1-2-3 (Messages - Voice messages - Clear voice message icon), then press Clear. 6180i Phase A 11/6/00 2:00pm...
Voice privacy Note: Availability of this feature depends on your arrangement with your service provider and the network’s ability to support the feature. Some service provider’s networks can encrypt the signal transmitted during a phone call to ensure others are unable to listen to your conversation.
Your phone lists each profile. Scroll to the profile you want and press Options. Highlight Customize and press OK. Scroll to Ringing volume, then press Select. Scroll through the options. When you hear the vol- ume level you wish to use, press OK. Warning and game tones This is one of the settings in your phone’s profiles ).
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Note: See “Entering text and numbers” on page 42 for details. 6180i Phase A 11/6/00 2:00pm...
6. Receiving mobile messages Note: You can receive mobile messages if you have subscribed to the mobile messaging service offered by your service provider and the network in which you are using your phone supports mobile messaging. About mobile messages You can receive a message in the form of text that appears on your phone’s screen.
message determines which message is deleted: • Normal (non-emergency) messages - When a normal message is received, the oldest read message in the Inbox is deleted. • Emergency messages - When an emergency message is received, existing messages are deleted in the following order: - oldest read message in the Inbox - oldest message in the Saved folder...
address into your phone book. • Use web link allows you to direct the Minibrowser to a web address (URL) that appears in the body of the message. (Availability of the Minibrowser depends on your arrangement with your service provider.) Erasing mobile messages To erase the message you’re reading, press Options, Erase.
7. Sending mobile messages Note: You can send mobile (text) messages if you have subscribed to the mobile messaging service offered by your service provider and the network in which you are using your phone supports mobile messaging. About mobile messages You can use your phone to send mobile messages that can be addressed to email addresses and phone numbers.
message. An icon or message should then appear on the recipient’s phone (or other device) to indicate the high priority level of your message. Delivery notification When you send a message, you can request to be notified when the recipient receives the message. This notification is called a delivery note.
• If the message is in the Saved folder, press Menu 0-1-1-4 (Messages - Text messages - Saved). Scroll to the message. Press Read. Press Options, Reply (or Reply w/ copy if you want your reply to include a copy of the original message followed by the text of your reply).
address with an entry” on page 64.) To enter an email address from the phone book, press Options, then Search. When entering an address manually, you can quickly enter the @ symbol by pressing repeatedly until it appears. When addressing multiple recipients, separate each address with a comma.
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for each letter you enter. Activating predictive text input Before you can use the predictive text input method, you must activate the feature. While editing a message, press Options, Dictionary, then choose any language. The predictive text input method is now available for use when editing.
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presses. At this point, you can add the word to the dictionary by pressing Spell. Writing compound words To quickly write a compound word (for example, bluejay): Write the first part (blue). Press (do not enter a space). The underline disap- pears from the first part.
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, OR, press Options, Insert number. Inserting special characters To insert a special character (such as a punctuation mark), press and hold , OR press Options, Insert symbol. To quickly insert a period (.), press . To quickly insert double dashes (--) or three elipses (...), press a few times.
13. I’m sorry. 14. Call at your convenience. 15. Please call ASAP. Brackets ([ ]) in a template represent a value that you can specify. (The value is not retained for future use; you enter the value each time you use the template.) If you select a template that contains brackets, you’ll be prompted to enter a value.
Your phone can function as a fax/modem when connected to your PC or laptop computer via the optional DLR-3 Data Cable (available through your local Nokia dealer). You must also have the appropriate fax or data software installed and configured to send and receive data or faxes through your phone.
Getting started Make sure your phone is connected to your computer via the optional DLR-3 Data Cable and your computer recognizes the new hardware. See the installation and configuration instructions supplied with the DLR-3 cable for more information. Configuring your data or fax software Once properly connected and configured, your PC will recognize your phone as an external fax/modem.
Note: Data or fax calls cannot be initiated using your phone’s keypad. All data and fax calls must be initiated using the data or fax software. Note: Any touch tones (DTMF tones) needed for calling cards, special long-distance access numbers, etc. must be programmed into the dialing string.
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To preset your phone to receive a data call: AT+CSP=1 To preset your phone to receive a fax call: AT+CSP=2 You should only have to make this modification once; these settings typically are saved as a part of your data or fax program’s settings.
The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous. Note: See page 9 for important battery usage information. Note: For availability of approved accessories, please check with your authorized Nokia dealer. 6180i Phase A 11/6/00 2:00pm...
Batteries Several batteries are available for use in your phone: • BLS-2N Extended Battery Li-Ion 900 mAh • BLS-4 Ultra Extended Battery Li-Ion 1500 mAh • BMS-2S Extended Battery NiMH 900 mAh The battery model number is on the battery label which is visible when the battery is removed from the phone.
The following chargers and other accessories are available for your phone; please see your dealer for details. Also, refer to the accessories brochure that was included in your sales package for the entire line of Nokia Original Accessories. Standard Travel Charger...
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from the charger to the base of your phone. The charger can also be used together with the Compact Desktop Charging Stand (DCH-8). Rapid Travel Charger (ACP-9U) This lightweight (100g) AC charger can be used with all battery options. Calls can be made during charging, even with a fully discharged battery.
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switched on. Desktop Charging Stand (DCH-8) Used together with the Standard Travel Charger (ACP-7U) or the Rapid Travel Charger (ACP-9U), the Compact Desktop Charging Stand (DCH-8) is an economical choice when you need your phone close at hand. With the battery still attached, place your phone in the charging stand to begin charging your phone’s battery.
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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. A red light indicates that the battery is charging; a green light indicates that the battery is charged to at least 80% of its capacity.
10. Troubleshooting What if charging fails? If your phone displays Not charging, charging is suspended. Make sure the battery is connected to an approved charging device and that the battery is at room temperature. Extreme temperatures, hot or cold, can affect your battery’s performance and prevent charging.
11. 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.
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• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to mini- mize the potential 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.
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operations are in progress. 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;...
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networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. Making an Emergency Call 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on 2. Key in the emergency number for your present location (for example, 911 or other official emer- gency number).
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For body worn operation, to maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, use only Nokia approved accessories. When carrying the phone while it is on, use the specific Nokia belt-clip that has been tested for compliance. Use of non-Nokia-approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
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• 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 operating temperature), moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone's electronic circuit boards.
12. Technical Data Wireless System Dual-Band CDMA and AMPS Weight 142.5 g (5.0 oz.) with BLS-2N 900 mAh Li-Ion Battery Size 129 cc (7.9 cu. in.) Frequency Range 824.04 - 848.97 MHz (TX) 869.04 - 893.97 MHz (RX) Battery Voltage 3.6 V nominal Charging current 850 mAh max.
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Nokia, Connecting People and the Original Accessories logos are trademarks of Nokia Corporation and/or its affiliates. The information contained in this phone was written for dual- mode CDMA and AMPS phones. The right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice is reserved.
13. Warranty 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.
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Product. 8. Nokia does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Product. If a problem develops during the limited warranty period, the Consumer shall take the following step-by-step...
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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.
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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. 6180i Phase A 11/6/00 2:00pm...
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Access codes 22 Lock code 50 Security code 75 Accessories 104 Batteries 105 Chargers 106 Alarm Clock Power off 23 Setting 22 Snooze 23 Alarm clock 22 All calls timer 24 Answering a call 20 Automatic answer 24 Automatic redial 24 Basics 18 Answering a call 20 Ending a call 20...
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Missed calls 58 Received calls 70 Call restrictions 71 Call settings 30 Call timers 31 All calls timer 24 Clearing call timers 36 Current call timer 39 Life timer 49 Call waiting 31 Caller ID 32 Blocking 77 Send own caller ID 77 Calling card 33 Making calling card calls 35 Storing calling cards 33...
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Data calls 100 Configuring software 101 Getting started 101 Manual selection 102 Prearranged 102 Receiving 102 Starting a call 101 Dialed calls 40 Earpiece volume 86 Editing 123 mode 43 ABC mode 42 Special characters 44 Emergency calls 41 Emergency key 9 42 Emergency key 9 42 Ending a call 20 Entering letters and numbers 42...
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Keypad tones 48 Languages 49 Last number redial 49 Life timer 49 Lights 50 Lock code 50 Changing your lock code 51 Phone lock 67 Making a call 19 Making calling card calls 35 Manual touch tones 51 Memory status 51 Menu and submenu numbering 13 Message alert tone 52 Messages 52...
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One-touch dialing 62 Phone book 64 Adding a name 64 Erasing names and numbers 67 Scrolling view 75 Phone lock 67 Lock code 50 Unlocked phone number 81 Phone numbers Adding to phone book 64 Phone settings 68 Profiles 69 Customizing profiles 69 Keypad tones 48 Lights 50...
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Safety At a glance 5 Important safety information 111 Using this guide 6 Scroll bar 13 Scroll key 12 Scrolling view 75 Security code 75 Changing your security code 76 Security settings 75 Service Types 79 Setting time (manual) 37 Setting time (network) 37 Settings 77 Signal strength 18...
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Navigating tools 12 Menu and submenu numbering 13 Scroll bar 13 Scroll key 12 Softkeys 12 Vibrating alert 82 Voice messages 83 Greetings, passwords, and prompts 83 Listening to your voice messages 84 Setting up your voice mailbox 83 Volume 86 Earpiece volume 86 Ringing volume 86 Warning and game tones 87...
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