Page 1 Nokia 6590 User Guide 2nd Draft...
Page 2 Includes RSA BSAFE cryptographic or security protocol software from RSA Security. The information contained in this user guide was written for Nokia 6590 phone. Nokia operates a policy of continuous development. Nokia reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contact Nokia ........
Page 4 Before you begin ....... . 9 Install the SIM card ........9 Notes about SIM cards .
Page 5 Redial the last-dialed number ......20 Dial any of the 10 last-dialed numbers ....20 The menu .
Page 6 At the Start screen ........43 While in a call .
Page 7 Send touch tones ........55 End all calls .
Page 8 Set an alarm ......... .69 Notes about voice memos .
Page 9 Notification of received ringing tone ..... .86 Listen to received ringing tones......86 Save received ringing tones .
Page 10 Write messages ........100 Compose and send text messages .
Page 11 Be sure to clear the cache memory..... . .114 About authority certificates......115 Notes about GPRS .
Page 12 Nokia PC Suite........
Page 13 22. Troubleshooting ....... 152 23. NOKIA One-Year Limited Warranty ....153...
Page 14: Safety First
1 Safety first Read these simple guidelines before you use your phone. Failure to comply with these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. • SAFETY GUIDELINES Following are important safety precautions for phone use. Road safety comes first Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first.
Page 15: Emergency Calls
Emergency calls Make sure the phone is switched on and in service. If the word Clear appears on the screen above the right selection key, press and hold it to clear the display. Enter the emergency number, then press . Give your location. Do not end the call until told to do so.
Page 16: Welcome
2 Welcome You’ll find that your Nokia 6590 mobile phone has many useful features for everyday use, such as an FM radio, calendar, to-do list, text messaging, and alarm clock. Before you get started, review this chapter to find out more about: •...
Page 17: Notice Text Conventions
Warning: Helps you avoid personal injury, damage to the phone, or property damage. Look for updates From time to time, Nokia updates this user guide to reflect changes or corrections. The latest version may be available at the Nokia site on the World Wide Web: http://www.nokia.com...
Page 18: Understand Wireless Network Services
On the home page, click Nokia Phones, scroll to the section about your phone, and click Phone details. Click an item to download the user guide or interactive guide (if available). Also, an interactive tutorial is available online at: www.nokiahowto.com •...
Page 19: Learn About Accessibility Solutions
• LEARN ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY SOLUTIONS Nokia is committed to making mobile phones easy to use for all individuals, including those with disabilities. For more information, visit the Nokia World Wide Web site: www.nokiaaccessibility.com Alternate format user guides This user guide is available in alternate formats, including:...
Page 20: Accessible Features
Ability to compose own ring tones with PC Suite Software • FIND INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PHONE If you ever need to call Nokia Customer Care or your service provider, you will need to provide specific information about your phone. This information is provided on the phone’s label.The label is on the back of the phone...
Page 21: Have The Phone Or Accessory Handy
Whether you’re calling about your phone or an accessory, have the equipment with you when you call. For example, if you’re calling about a headset, please have it available. If a Nokia representative asks a specific question about the accessory, you will have it available for quick reference.
Page 22: Before You Begin
3 Before you begin Before you begin, you need to prepare your phone for use by installing the SIM card, charging the battery and attaching the headset. • INSTALL THE SIM CARD Important: Switch off the phone before installing the SIM card. With the back of the phone facing you, press and hold the back cover release button.
Page 23: Notes About Sim Cards
Install the SIM card: beveled corner on the left, gold contact area face down. Lower SIM card door and gently slide to lock into place. Notes about SIM cards • Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children. •...
Page 24: Charge The Battery
Battery full appears also, if the phone is on. Disconnect the charger from the phone. • IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION • Recharge your battery only with a charger approved by Nokia. • You can switch the phone on and use it for calls while the battery is charging.
Page 25: Remove The Battery
• REMOVE THE BATTERY Important: Switch off the phone before removing the battery. Important: Do not puncture or burn the battery. Please recycle or dispose of properly. With the back of the phone facing you, press and hold the back cover release button.
Page 26: Use The Headset
Nokia carrying cases can be purchased separately as accessories. A carrying case can protect the phone against accidental key presses when you’re not using it. Nokia recommends that you keep the phone in its case when you’re not actively using it for calls. [ 13 ]...
Page 27: About Your Phone
4 About your phone • KEYS AND FEATURES Front Power key Earpiece Display Selection keys scroll keys Talk key End key Number keys Microphone Note: When any key is pressed, the keypad and display lights stay on for up to 15 seconds. Bottom Charger connection Headset/car kit/loopset connection [ 14 ]...
Page 28: Left Side And Right Side
Left side and right side Earpiece volume buttons IR port Back Back cover release [ 15 ]...
Page 29: Switch On Your Phone
• SWITCH ON YOUR PHONE • Press and hold the power key for more than a second. The phone may ask for a Personal Identification (PIN) code or a security code. See “About security codes” on page 91 for more information. Note: Your service provider supplies the PIN code.
Page 30: About The Start Screen
• ABOUT THE START SCREEN When you turn on your phone, the first screen that appears is the Start screen. In the middle of the Start screen, you may see information indicating which wireless network your phone uses. This information can vary between phones. Other indicators and icons appear on this Start screen and are described in the next section.
Page 31: Icons
Icons Icons are graphical representations of a specific item or situation. For example, this icon appears when you have a voice message waiting to be heard. (Some systems use a different method.) The rest of this section shows examples of each icon that can appear on your phone and tells you what these icons indicate.
Page 32: Make And Answer Calls
5 Make and answer calls This chapter tells you how to make and receive calls and how to adjust certain options. • MAKE A CALL Check the signal strength The signal indicator on the left side of your phone’s screen shows the strength of the network radio signal.
Page 33: Adjust The Earpiece Volume During A Call
Adjust the earpiece volume during a call • To increase the volume of a call, press the top volume key. • To decrease the volume, press the bottom volume key. If an accessory with its own loudspeaker is connected to your phone, the volume keys adjust the volume for that accessory.
Page 34: The Menu
6 The menu Your phone offers many functions that are grouped in menus and submenus. Access these menus with the selection keys and scroll keys, or by entering the appropriate shortcut number. • USE THE MENUS Selection keys Below the screen, you will find two selection keys.
Page 35: Scroll Bar
Scroll bar While you use your phone’s menus, a scroll bar appears at the far right of the screen. This bar indicates where you are in the menu. Each numbered “tab” on the bar represents a different menu item. For example, press Menu once. The scroll bar appears with the first (top) tab displayed.
Page 36: List Of Menu Shortcuts
• LIST OF MENU SHORTCUTS Here is an abbreviated list of menu items and their menu shortcuts. Later chapters tell you how to work with the menus and explain their functions. Note: Some items may not appear due to the SIM card configuration and service availability.
Page 37 12 Service command editor 13 Message settings 1 Default profile 1 Message center number 1 Messages sent as 2 Message validity 3 Default recipient number 4 Delivery reports 5 Use GPRS 6 Reply via same center 7 Rename sending profile (Determined by SIM card or service provider) 2 Other settings 1 Font size...
Page 38 2 Received calls 3 Dialed numbers 4 Clear call lists 1 All 2 Missed 3 Received 4 Dialed 5 Call timers 1 Duration of last call 2 Duration of all calls 3 Duration of received calls 4 Duration of dialed calls 5 Show call time on display 1 On 2 Off...
Page 39 3 Profiles 1 Normal 1 Select 2 Customize 1 Ringing options 2 Ringing tone 3 Ringing volume 4 Vibrating alert 5 Message alert tone 6 Keypad tones 7 Warning tones 8 Accepted caller groups Note: The Normal profile does not include the next item: 9) Profile name.
Page 40 2 Call settings 1 Call Forwarding 1 Forward all voice calls 1 Activate 2 Cancel 3 Check status 2 Forward if busy 3 Forward if not answered 1 Activate 2 Cancel 3 Check status 4 Set delay time 1 5 seconds 2 10 seconds 3 15 seconds 4 20 seconds...
Page 41 6 Summary after call 7 Send own caller ID 3 Phone settings 1 Language (Service provider determines which languages are available) 1 Automatic 2 American English 3 American Spanish 4 Canadian French 5 Brazilian Portuguese 6 Traditional Chinese 2 Cell info display 3 Welcome note 4 System selection 5 Start-up tone...
Page 42 6 Other 5 Accessory settings 1 Headset 1 Default profile 1 Current profile 2 Normal 3 Silent 4 Meeting 5 Outdoor 6 Pager 2 Automatic answer 1 On 2 Off 2 Handsfree 1 Default profile 1 Current profile 2 Normal 3 Silent 4 Meeting 5 Outdoor...
Page 43 7 Security settings 1 PIN code request 2 Call restrictions 1 Outgoing calls 2 International calls 3 International calls except to home country 4 Incoming calls 5 Incoming calls if roaming 6 Cancel all call restrictions 3 Fixed dialing 4 Closed user group 5 Security level 6 Change access codes 1 Change security code...
Page 44 2 Game services 3 Settings 1 Game sounds 2 Game lights 3 Shakes 4 Club Nokia ID 9 Infrared 10 Services The following menu items depend on network availability. Contact your service provider for more information about network features. 1 Home...
Page 45 5 Data bearer 3 Appearance settings 1 Font size 2 Text wrapping 3 Show images 4 Download settings 1 Cookies 5 Certificates 6 Go to address 7 Clear cache 11 SIM services (If supported by your SIM card and service provider) [ 32 ]...
Page 46: Phone Book Menu
• PHONE BOOK MENU For access to the phone book and its menus, press to return to the Start screen. Press Names. These options may be available, depending on your SIM card: 1 Find 2 Add entry 3 Edit name 4 Erase 5 Copy 6 Add number...
Page 47: Enter Letters And Numbers
7 Enter letters and numbers You can enter letters and numbers into your phone for a person’s name and phone number, writing a text message, and so on. There are two ways to do this: • ABC mode, for making entries in the phone book, entering calendar notes, and renaming caller groups.
Page 48: Enter Spaces And Punctuation
Depending on the selected display language, the following characters may be available. Characters Characters . , ’ ? ! - 1 PQRS7 ABC2 TUV8 DEF3 WXYZ9 GHI4 space, 0 JKL5 (See page 36 for details.) MNO6 Changes letter case Note: Some networks may not support all language-dependent characters.
Page 49: Enter Numbers
Enter numbers To enter numbers, you can: • Press and hold and switch to 123 mode. Press the appropriate number key to enter a number. • While in ABC mode, press and hold the corresponding number key until the number appears. As with the ABC mode, if you make a mistake: •...
Page 50: Predictive Text Input
Your phone uses a built-in dictionary to predict or guess what you are writing. You can also add new words to the dictionary. For example, to write Nokia with the English dictionary selected, press: (for N) (for o)
Page 51: Turn Off Predictive Text
T9 prediction on appears. Turn off predictive text • To switch from predictive text input to ABC mode, repeat steps 1 through 3 above, then select Prediction off. • While writing the message, quickly press twice to switch between predictive text input and ABC mode. Tip: Your key presses must be quick! Press two times in about 1.5 seconds.
Page 52: Use Predictive Text Shortcuts
Press Spell, then enter the word(s) using ABC mode. Press Save to add the word to the dictionary. Use predictive text shortcuts Press Menu 01 1 (Messages > Write message) to write messages using the following shortcuts. Use letter keys for word entry. Press each key only once for each letter.
Page 53: Insert Symbols
Insert symbols Press and hold until the symbol screen appears. Press Options and scroll to Insert symbol. Scroll to the desired symbol and press Insert. Insert numbers To add a number to the message, press and hold Key in the desired numbers, then press and hold to return to ABC mode.
Page 54: Use The Phone Book
8 Use the phone book Use the phone book to store names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers. • A phone book entry can consist of a number only, a name and number, or a name only. • Names are saved in the phone book memory and/or SIM memory. If you try to save a name that already exists, the phone asks if you want to replace the existing name.
Page 55: Save A Name And Number While In A Call
Save a name and number while in a call Press Options. Scroll to Phone book, then press Select. Scroll to Add entry, then press Select. Enter the name, then press OK. Enter the phone number, then press OK. Save an E-mail address Press Names.
Page 56: Find Names In The Phone Book
• FIND NAMES IN THE PHONE BOOK At the Start screen • Press • Press Names. Find appears highlighted. • Press the number key(s) that matches the first letter(s) of the name. While in a call Press Options. Scroll to Phone book and press Select. Find is highlighted.
Page 57: Edit Numbers
• EDIT NUMBERS At the Start screen, recall the stored name, press Details, then press Options. Scroll to Edit number, then press Select. Edit the number, then press OK. • ERASE NAMES AND NUMBERS Erase a stored number At the Start screen: Recall a stored name.
Page 58: About Phone Book Memory
• ABOUT PHONE BOOK MEMORY Your phone has two types of memory: internal memory and SIM card memory. You can save names and numbers in either memory. The internal phone memory can store up to 500 names and numbers. The amount of names and numbers you can store in SIM card memory is dependent on SIM card capacity.
Page 59: Check Call History
9 Check call history Your phone provides a call log that registers information about calls you make and receive. The call log keeps track of the following: • Missed calls. • Numbers from which you’ve received calls. • Numbers you’ve dialed. •...
Page 60: Check For Missed Calls
• CHECK FOR MISSED CALLS Your phone saves the numbers and names (if available) of the last 10 callers that have tried unsuccessfully to reach you. The screen tells you how many calls were missed. If the caller’s name and number are stored in memory, that information appears on the display.
Page 61: Clear Call Lists
Choice What it does Send Allows you to write a short text message to the person message who called you. Edit Allows you to edit the displayed number and save it number with a name to your phone book. Allows you to enter a name for the number and save Save both to your phone book.
Page 62: Reset Call Timers To 0
Scroll to Duration of last call, Duration of dialed calls, Duration of received calls, or Duration of all calls. Reset call timers to 0 Press Menu 2 5 (Call log > Call timers). Scroll to Clear timers, then press Select. Enter your security code, then press OK.
Page 63: Clear Call Cost Counters
Clear call cost counters Press Menu 2 6 3 (Call log > Call costs > Call cost settings). Scroll to Clear counters, then press Select. Enter your PIN2 code, then press OK. Show costs in units or currency This feature allows you to choose either units or currency when the phone shows call costs.
Page 64: Check Data Calls
Limit your call costs This feature allows you to set a limit for the cost of calls if this function is included in the SIM card. The functionality may vary depending on the network. When the limit you set is reached, no calls can be made except for emergency calls.
Page 65: Check The Data Counter
Check the data counter Note: All data counters are displayed in bytes. Press Menu 2 7 (Call log > GPRS data counter). Scroll to the information you are interested in viewing. Your options include the following: • Data sent in last session •...
Page 66: Advanced Calling Features
10 Advanced calling features • ACTIVE CALL OPTIONS Use call waiting This network service lets you receive an incoming call when you’re already in a call. (Contact your service provider for availability.) The phone beeps to let you know of the incoming call. ACTIVATE/CANCEL CALL WAITING Press Menu 4 2 5 (Settings >...
Page 67: Use In-Call Options
END THE ACTIVE CALL Press The held call becomes active. Press Options and scroll to End call. Press Select. THIRD CALL WAITING If you have both an active and a held call and a third call is waiting, follow the following steps to answer the third call and end the other calls. END THE ACTIVE CALL AND HELD CALL TO ANSWER THE WAITING CALL Press Options.
Page 68: Put A Call On Hold
Put a call on hold To put a call on hold, press Hold. To return to the call, press Unhold. Make a new call Enter the second phone number, or recall it from the phone book. Press Press Options. Scroll to New call, then press Select. Enter the second phone number, or recall it from the phone book.
Page 69: End All Calls
SAVE TOUCH TONE STRINGS Store touch tone strings the same way you save phone numbers (see “Save names, numbers, and e-mail addresses” on page 41). For frequently used strings of numbers, you can save an entire sequence of digits in your phone book and send it as a touch tone string. SEND A TOUCH TONE STRING Press Options.
Page 70: Make A Conference Call
Muting and unmuting also affects the microphones of any accessories connected to the phone. Make a conference call This network service allows you to make conference calls with your phone. Check with your service provider for details. Place a call to the first person. Press Options and scroll to New call.
Page 71: Transfer A Call
Press Options. Scroll to End active call, then press Select. Transfer 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 must support this feature. Contact your service provider for availability.
Page 72: Cancel Call Forwarding
• Forward if out of reach • Forward when not able to take calls • Forward all fax calls • Forward all data calls • Cancel all call forwarding Press Select. Activate is highlighted; press OK. Select To voice mailb. Select To other no.
Page 73: Use Anykey Answer
To see the phone number where the calls are being forwarded, press Number. • USE ANYKEY ANSWER This feature allows you to press any key to answer an incoming call. Note: Anykey answer does NOT work with the Power button, , or (left and right selection keys).
Page 74: Send Your Own Number In Caller Id
• SEND YOUR OWN NUMBER IN CALLER ID You can determine, for each call you make, whether your telephone number appears on another phone’s caller ID. In most service areas, when you call others, your name is presented to their caller ID (if they subscribe to this service). With Send own caller ID, you can block or send the display of your number when you make a call.
Page 75: Activate 1-Touch Dialing
If Assign appears, Key 2 does not have a phone number assigned to it. If Options appears, then the number shown is assigned to Key 2. Press Assign. Enter a phone number OR Press Find. Scroll to the phone book entry you want, then press Select twice.
Page 76: Erase 1-Touch Dialing Numbers
Erase 1-touch dialing numbers Press Names. Scroll to 1-touch dialing and press Select. Scroll to the key that you want to erase and press Options. Scroll to Erase and press Select. Press OK to confirm. • MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL Press twice to enter the international dialing prefix (+).
Page 77 Settings Chooses the memory source (SIM card or internal), phone book view, and shows the memory status. 1-touch dialing Allows you to assigns a 1-touch dial location to the name. Refer to “Use 1-touch dialing” on page 61 for more information. Voice tags Programs voice-activated dialing Info numbers...
Page 78: Use Voice Features
11 Use voice features The voice features in your phone make communication more convenient. You can check messages from friends or business associates, record a voice memo, and use voice dialing and voice commands for handsfree operation. • ABOUT VOICE MAIL Voice mail is a network feature that allows callers to leave a voice message for you when you are not able to take the call.
Page 79: Save The Voice Mailbox Number
• SAVE THE VOICE MAILBOX NUMBER Press Menu 01 10 2 (Messages > Voice messages > Voice mailbox number). Enter your voice mailbox number, then press OK. Note: The number can be up to 32 digits long. • AUTOMATE VOICEMAIL WITH DIALING CODES You can insert special characters called “dialing codes”...
Page 80: Setup Voicemail With Dialing Codes
Bypasses a set of insturctions Preceeds an international tepephone number Pauses for 2 1/2 seconds before sending any numbers that follow Wait Your phone waits for you to press (call) before it saends any following numbers. Setup voicemail with dialing codes At the Start screen, press Names, scroll to 1-touch dialing, and press Select.
Page 81: Listen To Your Voice Messages
• LISTEN TO YOUR VOICE MESSAGES If there’s a notification message on your screen, you can get your voice messages using one of the following methods: • If you’ve saved your voice mailbox number in your phone, press and hold to call your voice mailbox.
Page 82: Listen To Or Edit A Memo
Place the call. While in the call, press Options. Scroll to Record, then press Select. While you are recording, the screen shows the amount of time left. When you are finished, press Stop. Recording saved appears on the screen, and the conversation is automatically saved under the name “Recording.”...
Page 83: Use Voice Dialing
depends on available memory. • There are three audio cues to indicate the recording status to both parties in an active phone conversation. The start tone plays when recording begins. A recording tone plays every 5 seconds while the conversation is being recorded.
Page 84: Notes About Voice Tags
If the recording is not successful, your phone displays Voice system error. Press Options, scroll to Add voice tag, and repeat steps 3 - 5. Warning: Do not rely only on a voice tag for dialing emergency numbers. In emergencies, stress causes changes in your voice, which may keep the phone from recognizing the command.
Page 85: Listen To A Voice Tag
phone finds the voice tag, Found appears, and the phone automatically dials the number. If the phone does not locate a number, No match found. Try again? appears. Press Yes to try again or Exit to cancel and return to the Start screen. If you’re using the headset and the phone does not locate the number, you will hear an error tone and No match found appears.
Page 86: Use Voice Commands
Erase voice tag? appears. Press OK to erase the voice tag. • USE VOICE COMMANDS The voice command feature allows access to handsfree operation for certain phone functions. Voice commands work similar to voice dialing. Before using voice commands, you must first associate a voice tag to the phone function.
Page 87: Add A Voice Tag For The Command
Press Menu 7 3 (Tools > Voice commands) and scroll through the list of functions. Rewrite to reflect, tha although there are several functions Phone Use a voice tag to select a profile or activate a feature feature Normal Silent Profiles Meeting Outdoor...
Page 88: Activate A Voice Command
Press Start, then speak after tone appears on the display. Press Start, then speak the voice tag clearly into the microphone. Note: Do NOT press Quit unless you want to cancel the recording. The phone replays then saves the recorded tag. The icon appears next to commands which have voice tags assigned.
Page 89: Personalize Your Phone
12 Personalize your phone • WHAT ARE PROFILES? Profiles let you set your phone’s sound settings to your environment, whether it’s a meeting or a soccer game. Each profile contains settings for your phone’s ringing option, ringing tone, ringing volume, vibrating alert, message alert tone, keypad tones, and warning tones.
Page 90 RINGING OPTIONS Choose how a profile notifies you of an incoming call. Scroll to one of the following, and press OK. Ring: The phone rings. Ascending: The ringing volume starts low and increases with successive rings. Ring once: The phone rings once. Beep once: The phone makes a short beep.
Page 91 Scroll to the profile whose ringing volume you want to set, then press Select. Scroll to Customize, then press Select. Scroll to Ringing volume, then press Select. Scroll to the volume level you wish to use, then pause to hear a sample of the volume.
Page 92 MESSAGE ALERT TONE This option sets the tone your phone makes when you get a text message. Press Menu 3 (Profiles). Scroll to the profile whose message alert tone you want to set, then press Options. Scroll to Customize, then press OK. Scroll to Message alert tone, then press Select.
Page 93: Rename A Profile
Scroll to Customize and press Select. Scroll to Rename and press Select. Enter the new profile name, then press OK. About accessory profiles You can use your phone with one of these three Nokia-approved accessories: • Headset (HDC-5) • Car kit (CARK130) •...
Page 94: Set Up The Loopset Profile
Set up car profile If you are using your phone with a Nokia-approved car kit, you can set lights to On (lights stay on) or Automatic (after 15 seconds, lights turn off until the next key is pressed or the phone rings).
Page 95: Adjust Volume Control
You set your volume by adjusting the earpiece volume buttons. See “About your phone” for an illustration of volume control keys located on the left side of the Nokia 6590. • CHOOSE THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE You can choose your phone’s display language.
Page 96: Select The Time Format
Select the time format Press Menu 4 1 1 3 (Settings > Time settings > Clock > Time format). Scroll to 24-hour or 12-hour. Press Select. Display the clock This feature lets you continuously display the time on the Start screen. Press Menu 4 1 1 (Settings >...
Page 97: Add Names To A Caller Group
Add names to a caller group The name you add to a caller group must first be stored in the phone book. From the Start screen, scroll to the name or number you want. Press Details, then press Options. Scroll to Caller groups and press Select. Scroll to the group that will have this name and press Select.
Page 98: Assign Group Graphics
Assign group graphics Each caller group has a graphic (picture) associated with it. When you get a call from someone whom you have assigned to a caller group, the graphic associated with that group flashes on the screen. To turn the graphic on for a caller group: Press Names, scroll to Caller groups, and press Select.
Page 99: Notification Of Received Ringing Tone
Notification of received ringing tone When your phone receives a ringing tone, it displays Ringing tone received. Listen to received ringing tones Note: If you press Exit at any time before saving the ringing tone, the ringing tone will be deleted! When your phone displays Ringing tone received, press Options.
Page 100: Change Xpress-On™ Color Covers
• CHANGE XPRESS-ON™ COLOR COVERS To personalize your Nokia 6590, you can change the front and back covers. Nokia Xpress-on covers are available in several fashion colors. Extra covers may be purchased from your authorized Nokia dealer. Important: Always store the phone with the cover attached.
Page 101: Change The Keypad
Change the keypad Lift the keypad from inside the old front cover. Place the keypad into the new front cover. Replace the new front cover To replace the front cover, align the top of the phone with the top of the front cover. Make sure both sets of plastic tabs line up with their slots, as shown at right.
Page 102: Replace The Back Cover
Replace the back cover Direct the back cover towards the locking catches on the phone. Slide the back cover until it locks into place. [ 89 ]...
Page 103: Manage Phone Security
13 Manage phone security Your phone is equipped with different security features that allow you to do the following: • avoid making accidental calls, • prevent unauthorized use of your phone, and • restrict outgoing or incoming calls. • LOCK THE KEYPAD (KEYGUARD) The keypad lock (Keyguard) disables your keypad to prevent accidental key presses (for example, when your phone is in your pocket or purse).
Page 104: About Security Codes
• ABOUT SECURITY CODES The following table summarizes how different types of security codes are used in your phone. For more Code Purpose information Security code Required by several phone See “Clear call lists” features. If phone security is on page 48, “Reset on, the phone requests the call timers to 0”...
Page 105: Pin Codes
• PIN CODES The PIN (Personal Identity Number) and PIN2 codes are 4- to 8-digit numbers that usually come from your service provider along with the SIM card. Use the PIN code to protect your phone and SIM card against unauthorized use.
Page 106: Puk Codes
Note: If you make a mistake while entering the code, Code Error appears. Start again at step 2 and be careful to enter the correct code. If you enter the wrong code three times in a row, the PIN code is blocked.
Page 107: Use Call Restrictions
• USE CALL RESTRICTIONS If supported by your SIM card, this feature lets you restrict your outgoing calls to phone numbers included in the list or beginning with the same digit(s) as an entry in the list. Note: If you turn fixed dialing on and don’t have any numbers in the fixed dialing list, you can’t make any calls! 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...
Page 108: Turn On Call Restrictions
Turn on call restrictions Press Menu 4 7 2 (Settings > Security settings > Call restrictions). Scroll through the types of calls you can restrict, and press Select when you see the one you want. Outgoing calls: Calls cannot be made. International calls: Calls cannot be made to foreign countries.
Page 109: Set Up A Closed User Group
• SET UP A CLOSED USER GROUP This network service specifies the group of people to whom you can call and who can call you. Default resets the phone to use a user group that the SIM card owner has agreed upon with the service provider. Note: When calls are limited to closed user groups, calls may be possible to certain emergency numbers in some networks (such as 911 or other official emergency number).
Page 110: Select A System
14 Select a system You can select how your phone chooses a wireless network, as there may be more than one available. The selection you make stays active until you change it or change the SIM card. Press Menu 4 3 4 (Settings > Phone settings > System selection). Scroll to Automatic or Manual, then press Select.
Page 111: Messages
15 Messages If you’re subscribed to a message service, you can send and receive messages to compatible phones that also have a message service. You can also send and receive picture messages and e-mail if supported by your network. Composed messages can be up to 160 characters in length.
Page 112: Set The Message Mode
Set the message mode You can choose the type of message sent by your phone. The message modes include Text, E-mail, Fax, and Page. Note: The default message type is text. This feature must be supported by your service provider. Press Menu, then press Select.
Page 113: Write Messages
Choice What it does Choose this when you want your recipient to reply through the same message center. Reply via same center Note: Do not choose Yes unless you know the recipient has the same service provider. Rename sending Allows you to name the profile. This option profile depends on SIM card.
Page 114: Save Messages In The Outbox
Caution: If you need to exit while writing the message, press anytime. Later, press Menu 01 1 to return and finish writing the message. If you turn off the phone without saving the message, the message will be lost. Save messages in the outbox When you write a text message, it’s a good idea to save it in the outbox.
Page 115 FROM THE MESSAGES MENU Press Menu 01 2 (Messages > Write e-mail). Write e-mail appears briefly, followed by the Edit recipient screen. Enter the recipient’s e-mail address, or press Find to retrieve an email address from your phone book, and press OK.
Page 116: Read Text Messages
The number of available characters appears in the top right corner of the screen. Once you have finished writing, press Options, then scroll to Send. • READ TEXT MESSAGES Read new text messages When you receive a text message, the phone displays Message received and the indicator, and makes a sound (depending on the “Message alert tone”;...
Page 117: Store Messages
Choice What it does Allows you to choose templates, use standard replies Reply “Yes,” “No,” “Thank you,” or compose your own reply from a blank screen. Chat Allows you to extract numbers from the current message. The phone goes through and gathers all phone numbers number in the message, including the originating address.
Page 118: Chat With Other Phone Users
memory is full, the phone displays the message No space: message waiting. You should delete one or more old messages to make room for the new message. The network waits and resends the message at a later time. Note: The number of messages your phone can store in the inbox and outbox may vary, depending on the SIM card.
Page 119: Use Predictive Text For Quick Replies
Note: You can start a chat session when replying to a regular text message as well. When reading the message, select Options, then select Chat. Use predictive text for quick replies When you are in a chat session, you can use the phone’s dictionary to help speed up text entry.
Page 120: Use Picture Messages
• USE PICTURE MESSAGES Your phone offers you 10 picture message templates under Messages > Templates. You can use these templates to send pictures to your friends and family. You can also save new pictures in the Templates folder. Notes about picture messages •...
Page 121: Send Picture Messages With Text
Send picture messages with text Press Menu 01 1 (Messages > Write messages). Enter your message, then press Options. Scroll to Attach picture, then press Select. Scroll to the picture you want to send, then press View. After viewing the picture, select Attach. Select Options, scroll to Send, Enter the phone number or recall a number from your phone book, then press OK.
Page 122: Receive Picture Messages
Receive picture messages When your phone displays Message received, press Show and the message appears. If the picture has a text message with it, scroll up or down to see the entire message. Press Save picture to keep the picture message, or press Exit to delete it.
Page 123: Your Wireless Internet Browser
16 Your wireless Internet browser Your phone has a built-in browser you can use to connect to selected services on the Internet. You can view weather reports, check news or flight times, view financial information, and much more. • NOTES ON WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS This section gives a brief overview of wireless Internet technology.
Page 124: The Service Provider's Role
• For information about how to track time spent online, see “Check data calls need to verify on network with GPRS” on page 51. • For information about sending messages via GPRS, see “Choose other message settings” on page 99. •...
Page 125: Use Browser Options
• USE BROWSER OPTIONS The Services menu gives you the options shown in the following list. Some service providers may have customized the options on the Services menu. Contact your service provider for more information if any of the options shown here are not available. Choice What it does Home...
Page 126: General Guidelines For Using The Phone Keys
General guidelines for using the phone keys • Use the scroll keys to browse the WAP site. • To select a highlighted item, press • To enter letters and numbers, press the keys • To enter special characters, press the key.
Page 127: Use Bookmarks
• USE BOOKMARKS You can save addresses for your favorite sites as bookmarks. A bookmark helps you find a site again, just as a slip of paper helps you find a page in a book. Set a bookmark while browsing You can add up to 25 bookmarks.
Page 128: About Authority Certificates
CLEAR THE CACHE WHILE BROWSING Press Options. Scroll to Clear cache, then press Select. About authority certificates To use some WAP services, such as banking services, you need an authority certificate. Using the certificate can help you to improve the security of connections between your phone and a WAP server.
Page 129: Set Up An Automatic Connection
Shows up in the left upper corner of the screen. Indicates an active GPRS connection, for example, when you are using the WAP browser. Shows up in the left lower corner of the screen, under the signal strength bars. Indicates a continuous GPRS connection, if you chose the “always online”...
Page 130: Make A Call While Online
Note: After you end your voice call, the GPRS connection automatically resumes. Make a call while online When you are browsing a WAP card and want to make a call, you can select Use number. Your phone then searches the information on the WAP card for a string of numbers.
Page 131: Your Personal Digital Assistant
17 Your personal digital assistant Your Nokia 6590 phone has many useful features for organizing your everyday life, including a calendar, to-do list, and alarm clock. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to use your phone as a digital assistant.
Page 132: Choose Options For Calendar Notes
• For a call note, the phone prompts you to enter a phone number, a name and the time. • For a birthday note, the phone prompts you for the person’s name, date and year of birth. Set the alarm for a meeting note, call note or birthday note by choosing one of the following: •...
Page 133: Make A To-Do List
Choice What it does Allows you to define whether the note should be repeated. You can repeat a note on a daily, weekly or yearly basis. Repeat Note: The birthday note can only be repeated on a yearly basis. Go to date Allows you to jump to a certain date. Allows you to send the calendar note to another phone via IR, smart messaging or as a short text message.
Page 134: Choose Other To-Do Options
Choose other to-do options When you view a to-do note, you have the following options: Choice What it does View Allows you to view the selected note. Erase Allows you to delete a note. Edit Allows you to modify the contents of a note. Edit Allows you to change the priority level of a note.
Page 135: Set The Alarm Clock
Set the alarm clock Press Menu 6 1 (Organizer > Alarm clock). Enter the alarm time in hhmm format. Press OK. Select either am or pm and press Select. Note: Step 4 is necessary only if you have selected 12-hour format. Manage the alarm PHONE ON •...
Page 136: Use The Countdown Timer
• USE THE COUNTDOWN TIMER The countdown timer is like an egg-timer or the timer on your microwave oven. You can enter a specified time, and when the time runs out, your phone sounds an alarm. Note: The countdown timer only works when the phone is on. Once you turn off your phone, the timer is no longer active.
Page 137: Use The Stopwatch
• USE THE STOPWATCH Your phone has a stopwatch that can be used to track time at sporting events or other occasions. The stopwatch displays time in hours, minutes, seconds and fractions of a second. 00:00:00:0 Measure time Press Menu 10 4 (Extras > Stopwatch). Scroll to Split timing, then press Select.
Page 138: Stop The Clock
Take a lap time by pressing Lap. The clock stops, then starts immediately from zero. The lap time appears below the running time. If you take more than one lap time, the new measured time appears at the beginning of the list. You can scroll to see previous measured times. Stop the clock Press Stop to end the time measurement.
Page 139: Share Business Cards
Note: If you press and return to the Start screen, the clock continues to run in the background. You can return to the Stopwatch menu by taking the following steps: Press Menu 7 5 (Tools > Stopwatch), scroll to Continue. Press Select.
Page 140: Add, Subtract, Multiply And Divide
Warning: Your phone must be switched on to use this function. Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Add, subtract, multiply and divide Press Menu 7 1 (Tools > Calculator). Enter the first number in the calculation.
Page 141 Note: The exchange rate remains in the phone’s memory until you replace it. CONVERT A CURRENCY AMOUNT Enter the amount to be converted. Press Options. Scroll to To home to convert to domestic units or To foreign to convert to foreign units. Press Select.
Page 142: Your Phone And Other Devices
(for example, another phone, computer, or handheld device). Your Nokia phone is a Class 1 Laser Product. Note: The phone must be switched on to use this function. Do not switch on the phone when the use of a wireless phone is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
Page 143: Infrared Basics
• INFRARED BASICS You can use IR to send and receive phone book entries (business cards) and calendar notes. Make sure the two devices are ready for the IR connection. To receive information on your phone, press Menu 9 (Infrared) and then press Select.
Page 144: Send A Business Card To Another Device
Send a business card to another device First, make sure that the other phone or device is set to receive data via its IR port. Refer to the user guide for the receiving device for more information on setting up IR communications. Recall the name from your phone book.
Page 145: Send Calendar Notes To Another Device
• PC CONNECTIVITY You can make a serial connection between your Nokia phone and your Infrared-equipped laptop or desktop PC. Once you establish this IR connection, you can access your phone’s information from your PC, or use your phone as a wireless modem.
Page 146: Nokia Pc Suite
Nokia PC Suite You can use the various components of Nokia PC Suite to do the following: • Make a backup copy of personal data such as contacts and calendar information from your phone to another phone or PC (Content Copier).
Page 147: Gprs Dial-Up Connections
• GPRS DIAL-UP CONNECTIONS When you use your Nokia phone as a wireless modem, you have the option of enabling GPRS connectivity from your PC or laptop computer. Note: Before you can use GPRS for dial-up connections you must first subscribe to the GPRS network service. Contact your service provider for details on pricing and availability.
Page 148: Fun And Games
19 Fun and games • FM RADIO The Nokia 6590- can store up to 20 frequency for radio stations. Note: You must have a headset connected to the phone before using the radio. Tune in to a radio station Press Menu 5.
Page 149: Recall A Stored Frequency
With the frequency displayed in the screen, press Options. Scroll to Save channel. and press Select. The Channel name box appears. Key in a name for the channel, and press OK. For example, KVIL. Select channel location appears followed by a numbered list. Scroll to the number where you want the station to be stored and press Select.
Page 150: Pass 'N Rush
• PASS ‘N RUSH • SNAKE II Feed the snake with as many goodies as possible and watch it grow. Use keys 2, 4, 6, and 8 to turn the snake toward food. The longer the snake’s tail grows, the higher your score. You can choose to have a clear field, or select from five different mazes.
Page 151: Reference Information
20 Reference information • BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND ACCESSORIES This section provides information about the phone’s batteries, accessories, and chargers. Be aware that the information in this section is subject to change as the batteries, chargers, and accessories change. This phone is intended for use when supplied with power from an ACP-7U, an ACP-8U, LCH-8 or an LCH-9 charger.
Page 152: Important Safety Information
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object, like a coin, a clip, or a pen causes a direct connection of the + and - terminals of the battery, which are metal strips on the back of the battery. An example of short-circuiting could occur if you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse, where the battery could come into contact with objects such as a coin.
Page 153: Operating Environment
After completing your phone conversation, always secure the phone back into its holder; do not place the phone on the passenger seat or place it where it can break loose in a collision or during a sudden stop. Note: The use of an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or horn on public roads is not permitted.
Page 154 • Should always keep the phone more than 6 inches (20 cm) from their pacemakers 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 155: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Potentially explosive atmospheres Switch off your phone if you are in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death. You are advised to switch off the phone while at a refueling point (service station).
Page 156: Emergency Calls
• EMERGENCY CALLS IMPORTANT! This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks, and user-programmed functions. Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (for example, medical emergencies).
Page 157: Certification Information (Sar)
When making an emergency call, remember to give all of the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your wireless phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident— do not terminate the call until given permission to do so. CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Page 158 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.
Page 159: 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 160: Accessories
• ACCESSORIES If you want to enhance your phone’s functionality, a range of accessories is available for you. You can select any of these items to help accommodate your specific communication needs. For availability of these and other accessories, contact your service provider.
Page 161: Battery Information
• BATTERY INFORMATION This section provides information about the phone’s battery. Be aware that the information in this section is subject to change. Note: The phone has a lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with any local regulations. The tables shown in this section provide information about the battery that is available for your phone, charging times with the Rapid Travel Charger (ACP-8U), the Standard Travel Charger (ACP-7U), talk times, and...
Page 162: Standard Travel Charger (Acp-7U)
Contact 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. Note: When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
Page 163: Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (Lch-9)
Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-9) You can charge your phone’s battery from your vehicle battery by using the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-9). Calls are possible during charging. A green light indicates that the charger is ready for charging (when not charging). The battery charging times are the same as those for the Rapid Travel Charger (ACP-8U).
Page 164: Technical Information
21 Technical information Weight 3.0 oz. Size Length 97mm Width 43 mm Depth 19 mm Transmitting power GSM 850 and 1900, 1 W nominal Operating voltage 3.6V DC 12V DC for car kit Networks GSM 850 and 1900 Number of NAMS Frequency band GSM1900 1850 to 1910 MHz (TX)
Page 165: Troubleshooting
22 Troubleshooting This section provides a table that lists some of the most commonly encountered problems and provides possible causes and solutions. Problem Possible cause Possible solution My phone isn’t The charger and the Securely connect the charging. phone are not properly charger to the phone.
Page 166: Nokia One-Year Limited Warranty
No charge will be made to the Consumer for any such parts. Nokia will also pay for the labor charges incurred by Nokia in repairing or replacing the defective parts.
Page 167 Product by a dated bill of sale or dated itemized receipt. The Consumer shall bear the cost of shipping the Product to Nokia in Melbourne, Florida. Nokia shall bear the cost of shipping the Product back to the Consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty.
Page 168 The Consumer will be responsible for any expenses related to reinstallation of the Product. e) Nokia will repair the Product under the limited warranty within 30 days after receipt of the Product. If Nokia cannot perform...
Page 169 FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE CONSUMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NOKIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OR PROFITS,...
Page 170 This is the entire warranty between the Nokia and the Consumer, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings, oral or written, relating to the Product, and no representation, promise or condition not contained herein shall modify these terms.
Page 171 Index answer call with any key 60 answer waiting call 53 Numerics antenna contact 16 1-touch dialing how to hold the phone 16 assigning a number 61 location 15, 16 change a 1-touch number 62 performance 16 erase a 1-touch number 63 anykey answer 60 audiocassette 6 ABC mode 34...
Page 172 business cards 126 certification information 144 send as text message 126 chat 105 send using IR 131 change nickname 106 sending 126 view history 106 check volume 17 clock cache memory 114 12 hour 83 calculator 126 24 hour 83 calendar 118 alarm 121 make a note 118...
Page 173 e-mail address graphics save 42 associate with caller group 85 e-mail message send 101 handsfree operation 73 emergency call headset make while using GPRS 117 connect 12 emergency calls 2, 143 make and answer calls 13 end a call 20 plug in 14 END key 20 set up 12...
Page 174 International Mobile Equipment French 82 phone support 82 Identification 7 Spanish 82 Internet Large print 6 connect with your phone 111 lights IR beam 1 car profile 81 IR connection keypad and display 14 between 2 phones 129 lock codes check status 130 PIN codes 92 phone symbols 130...
Page 175 7 phone book request alternate format 6 add entry 34 TTY number 6 erase names and numbers 44 Nokia PC Suite 133 features 33 Nokia website 133 find names 43 make a call 19 memory 45 online help 22...
Page 176 add word 38 scroll bar 22 example 37 scroll keys 21 language support 37 security code 91 shortcuts 39 default 93 turn off 38 security features turn on 37 keyguard 90 use keys 39 personal unblocking key 93 profile PIN code 92 handsfree 80 prevent unauthorized use 92 profiles...
Page 177 technical information 151 interactive tutorial 5 Large print 6 text conventions 4 PC/PDA connectivity guide 133 text message updates 4 copy to calendar 104 user guide conventions 4 send e-mail 101 text messages chat 105 vibrating alert 78 reading 103 voice commands 73 resending 101 activate infrared 74...
Page 178 114 sign off 114 sign on 111 wireless Internet site examples 113 how to read 113 wireless modem setup 133 wireless network services 5 write messages with built-in dictionary 37 www.nokia.com 133 www.nokiaaccessibility.com 6 www.nokiahowto.com 5 [ 165 ]...

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