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General safety
Observe 'Turn off 2-way radio' signs, such as those near stores of fuel, chemicals or explosives.
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Do not allow children to play with the phone, charger or batteries.
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A small rubber bung (for antenna socket protection) is included in the carton. Keep this out of reach of small children, for whom it could be hazard.
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The operation of some medical electronic devices, such as hearing aids and pacemakers, may be affected if a cellphone is used next to them. Observe any warning signs and
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manufacturer's recommendations.
Road safety
You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times.
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The handset or hand-held microphone should not be used while driving. Find a safe place to stop first or use the hands-free kit available.
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Do not speak into a hands-free microphone if it will take your mind off the road.
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You MUST NOT stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway to answer or make a call, except in an emergency.
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Switch off your cellphone at a refuelling point, such as a petrol station, even if you are not refuelling your own car.
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Do not store or carry flammable or explosive materials in the same compartment as a radio transmitter, such as a cellphone.
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You must not use the phone's car kit alert device to operate the lights or horn of your vehicle while on a public road.
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Electronic vehicle systems, such as anti-lock brakes, speed control and fuel injection systems are not normally affected by radio transmissions. The manufacturer of such equipment can
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advise if it is adequately shielded from radio transmissions. If you suspect vehicle problems caused by radio transmissions consult your dealer and do not switch on your phone until it has
been checked by qualified approved installers.
Third party equipment
The use of third party equipment, cables or accessories, not made or authorised by NEC, may invalidate the warranty of your cellphone and also adversely affect the phone's operation. For
example use only the NEC mains cable supplied with the AC charger.
Service
The cellphone, batteries and charger contain no user-serviceable parts. We recommend that your NEC cellphone is serviced or repaired by an NEC authorised service centre. Please contact
your Service Provider or NEC for advice.
Non-Ionising Radiations
The radio equipment shall be connected to the antenna via a non-radiating cable (e.g. coax).
The antenna shall be mounted in a position such that no part of the human body will normally rest close to any part of the antenna unless there is an intervening metallic screen, for example,
the metallic roof.

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  • Page 1 Third party equipment The use of third party equipment, cables or accessories, not made or authorised by NEC, may invalidate the warranty of your cellphone and also adversely affect the phone’s operation. For example use only the NEC mains cable supplied with the AC charger.

  • Page 2: Cellphone System Structure

    Before you start Cellphone system structure It is worth remembering that every time you use your phone, three different organisations are involved: Service Network Provider The people that The people that supply The people that make your phone your SIM card and bills transmit your calls All the features described in this user guide are supported by your phone .
  • Page 3 GETTING STARTED BASIC CALLS & PHONE USE CARING FOR BATTERIES SELECTING FEATURES SETTING UP YOUR PHONE STORING & RETRIEVING NUMBERS TEXT ENTRY & NUMBER EDITING SECURITY DIVERTING & CONTROLLING INCOMING CALLS 46 MESSAGES & VOICE MAIL...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    1800MHz (known as GSM1800 or PCN - Personal Communications Network). Your cellphone is capable of working on both of these systems. The digital technology of your NEC GSM phone helps to ensure that your This world standard allows you to roam and use your own phone in other countries. You can, if you wish, make and receive all calls as if you conversations are kept secure.

  • Page 5: Lcd Icons

    Start-up Switching the phone on You may need to charge the battery before using your cellphone. If the phone gives no Hold down the power key for about a second, to switch on. The screen usually displays the greeting response when switched on, read the message (see page 24 to change this) and the phone is then in standby, see the Standby screen on page 5.
  • Page 6 Flip options Even when the Flip function is active, you can still use the keys to start When the phone’s Flip is active (set to On) it will perform the following functions: or end a call when the Flip is closed (unless the Auto key lock function is ‘on’...
  • Page 7 Basic calls & phone use Connecting to the network Receiving/Making/Ending/Unsuccessful calls 5 to 6 Stored numbers Emergency calls Last number redial Earpiece & ringer volume Muting the microphone during a call Own phone number displaying/sending Phone modes International dialling codes Roaming Using your phone with a laptop computer...

  • Page 8: Receiving Calls

    Connecting to the network Searching Hold down the power key for about a second, to switch on. Please wait After start-up, and correct PIN 1 code entry if necessary, the phone searches for a network. When found, the network name and country are displayed.

  • Page 9: Ending Calls

    Making basic calls NETWORK You make a simple call in the same way as you would with a normal phone, except that you need to press the key after entering the Tue 19 Jan 1999 phone number and area STD code. To make international calls you must first enter the international dialling code (see page 9). 11:42 In standby ready for Starting a call...

  • Page 10: Emergency Calls

    Stored numbers You can store numbers and names on your phone, and recall these numbers to make calls. The numbers and names are stored on your SIM card. The following numbers are considered to be stored numbers: Numbers you have stored yourself See Also: Storing and retrieving numbers The last 10 outgoing call numbers (redial numbers) on page 26.

  • Page 11: Phone Modes

    Muting the microphone during a call Mute 01234567890 MENU 17:10 Press 7 during a call to turn the mute on or off. Mute during call Displaying your own phone number MENU Press with the phone switched on and in standby or in a call. This will display the first number stored on the SIM.

  • Page 12: International Dialling Codes

    Mode selection & settings The following table shows the selection keys and default settings for each mode. To select any other mode when in the pocket mode the keypad lock will have to Normal Meeting In-car Pocket be turned off ( MENU 0 ).
  • Page 13 Roaming Roaming is a standard feature of the GSM network technology. Roaming allows you to use your phone in many parts of the world and pay all charges through your normal Service Provider. Your network operator usually has agreements with named networks in other countries. The SIM fitted in your phone can be supplied so that automatic roaming can take place with these named networks.

  • Page 14: Using Your Phone With A Laptop Computer

    Using your phone with a laptop computer You can use your phone with a laptop computer and a suitable modem to make both FAX and data transmissions. Connect the laptop, modem and your phone as shown below. Consult your IT department or the relevant software documentation to set-up and carry out the following: Your computer has the correct driver for your modem The laptop has the relevant fax and data applications loaded The fax transmission print screen points to the fax driver and not a printer...

  • Page 15: Caring For Batteries

    Caring for batteries Checking the battery Low battery alarm Changing the battery Charging a battery STANDBY AND TALK TIMES Your cellphone works closely with the network you are using to provide the services you need, and the standby and talk times achieved will depend on how you use the phone and choices made by the network operator.
  • Page 16 Do not leave the charger The cellphone is designed to be charged with the NEC equipment listed with the specifications of your phone. connected to the mains supply when it is not in use.

  • Page 17: Selecting Features

    Selecting features This section describes how you select and alter the features provided by your phone and the network it is connected to. Selection overview Menu selection Fastkey selection...
  • Page 18 Menu selection 1 Messages 2 View calls When using the menu method to select a feature, you just need to scroll through the options on screen and confirm your choice with the 3 Divert Õ select key which is also the ‘send’ key. Menu with extra options MENU at the base of the options indicates there are more to choose from.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Phone

    Setting up your phone Clock/alarm set MENU Ringer volume MENU Ringer style MENU Silent mode MENU Vibration alert (option) MENU Send tones MENU Answer key MENU Autoanswer MENU Autoredial MENU Call timer/Advice of Charge (AoC) 21/23 MENU Greeting message MENU Language setting MENU Backlight functions...

  • Page 20: Clock/Alarm Set

    Clock/alarm set Clock set Your phone has the ability to store the time and date. This information is displayed, in 12 or 24 hour format (see below), on the standby screen and can be used to trigger an alarm (see page 18 for alarm set-up). To set the time and date, proceed as follows: 12:34 Mar 10 1999...

  • Page 21: Alarm Function

    Alarm function Your phone can be used as an alarm so it can alert you at a preset time. If the alarm is set, it will be triggered in all the following circumstances: Push any key When the phone is on and in standby Alarm triggered screen During a call When the phone is ringing...

  • Page 22: Ringer Volume

    Ringer volume MENU Press 7 3. The ringer volume display will be shown on the screen. Volume up Press the volume keys on the side of the phone to adjust the setting as required. A sample of the setting will be heard whenever a setting is changed.

  • Page 23: Silent Mode & Vibration Alert

    Silent mode & vibration alert To turn the silent mode and vibration alert on or off together, proceed as follows: MENU Press 7 2. Press 1 to turn the silent mode and vibration alert on or 2 to turn them off. The silent and vibrator on/off confirmation screen will be displayed momentarily and then the standby screen will be displayed.

  • Page 24: Call Timer

    Autoredial With this facility on, your phone will try up to 10 times to redial a number if the first attempt fails. The intervals between each redial will get The Auto redial attempt tone will still be longer after each attempt. A tone will be heard at each redial attempt. The failure to connect a call can be due to network problems or if the heard even if the phone is set to the silent other phone is busy.
  • Page 25 Show timer This facility enables you to view the total time duration for all calls or for outgoing calls. This information can be viewed from a menu or on the phone’s display during a call. To set-up the show timer to your requirements, proceed as follows: MENU Press 5 2.

  • Page 26: Advice Of Charge (Aoc)

    Advice of Charge (AoC) The AoC feature enables you to view the time and cost of calls; the cost can be displayed in either units or currency. You can also set a limit The AoC facility is SIM card and (in either units or currency) so your phone cannot be used once the limit is reached .

  • Page 27: Greeting Message

    Set the call limit MENU Press 5 3 2. Key in your PIN 2 code and press if required. The call limit screen will be displayed. Key in the call limit value and press the key. Set no limit MENU Press 5 3 3.

  • Page 28: Restore Factory Settings

    Backlight functions You can control the backlight functions as follows: Press MENU . The backlight function menu will be displayed. Press 1 to set the backlight to stay on for a preset time, 2 to set it permanently on or 3 to set it off. Restore factory settings This function will revert your phone to its factory settings.
  • Page 29 Storing & retrieving numbers Telephone directories (phonebooks) Scratchpad number Redial numbers - viewing/calling Answered & Unanswered calls - viewing/calling Clearing call lists Storing numbers and names (ADN & FDN) Calling stored numbers Managing stored numbers Fastdial setting 8 1 2 MENU One touch dial setting 8 1 4...

  • Page 30: Telephone Directories (Phonebooks)

    Telephone directories (phonebooks) Your phone can have up to 3 phonebooks stored on your SIM card: When viewing any of the directories described, you can scroll to the other Personal directory (ADN) directories (if your SIM card supports Fixed dialling numbers (FDN) them) by using the key.

  • Page 31: Redial Numbers - Viewing/Calling

    Storing a scratchpad number With the scratchpad still displayed, press the key. will be displayed. Enter number Press the key. The text entry screen will then be displayed. Key in a name associated with the number (see page 37 for the text entry procedure). Press the key to confirm you have completed the text entry.

  • Page 32: Redial From The Viewing List

    Fast redial To redial the last number you called, press To access the redial list quickly, proceed as follows: key twice. Press the key. MENU Use the key to scroll through the list until the required number is displayed. key can be used to change between the redial, answered and Press the key.

  • Page 33: Clearing Call Lists

    Clearing call lists This facility clears the Redial, Answered and Unanswered call lists simultaneously. IF YOU WANT TO: Clear the call lists now MENU Press 2 4 2. If you turn your phone off by removing its IF YOU WANT TO: Automatically clear the call lists when you switch off your phone battery, the call lists will not be cleared MENU...

  • Page 34: One Touch Dialling

    Calling stored numbers If the FDN function has been set to on (see page 35), only numbers in the FDN The phone numbers in your personal phonebook can be located and then called using one of the following methods: directory can be called. Scrolling or specific location To call numbers in the SDN directory, press the...

  • Page 35: Managing Stored Numbers

    Managing stored numbers Altering numbers and names To alter the number and/or name of a directory location, proceed as follows: If you just wish to edit a number, see page Press and hold the key once to select your personal directory (then, if required, press the key to select the fixed directory).
  • Page 36 Add a new number To add a new number to a directory, proceed as follows: Press and hold the key once to select your personal directory (then, if required, press the key to select other directories). It is best to store numbers using the Press the key so the directory alteration menu is displayed.

  • Page 37: Directory Status

    Allocate a Ring Style (personal directory only) You can allocate specific ringer styles to all memory locations. This means whenever you are called by one of these numbers your phone will use the selected ringer style. To allocate a ringer style to a memory location, proceed as follows: If the caller has set his/her phone not to Press and hold the key once to select your personal directory.

  • Page 38: One Touch Dial Setting

    One touch dial setting For a description of how to use one touch dialling, see page 31. MENU Press 8 1 4. The one touch dialling on/off menu will be displayed. Press 1 to turn one touch dialling on or 2 to turn it off. FDN setting The FDN facility is network MENU...

  • Page 39: Text Entry

    Text entry & number editing This section describes how you enter text (letters, numbers and symbols), your own phone numbers and modify phone numbers when required. Text entry Own phone number entry Phone number editing...
  • Page 40 Text entry When the character you require is displayed, press the key to move to Whenever you need to enter text (for short messages, storing names with numbers, etc.), successive presses of a number key will display the next character (if you wait for more different characters as shown in the table below.
  • Page 41 View own phone numbers MENU MENU Press . Use the keys to scroll through your numbers. Edit an own phone number To edit a phone number in the own number list, proceed as follows: MENU With the standby screen displayed or in a call, press .
  • Page 42 Phone number editing Your phone enables you to edit phone numbers in the following circumstances: When a number is displayed whilst in standby (idle screen number) When a scratchpad number is displayed whilst in a call (idle screen number) During the storage of an own phone number (idle screen number) During the entry of a divert-to number (divert number)

  • Page 43: Security

    Security The facilities outlined in this section enable you to protect your phone from improper and unauthorised use. Key lock MENU Security codes PIN 1 code Dial lock MENU Changing security codes MENU SIM lock Call barring MENU...

  • Page 44: Key Lock

    Key lock When a call comes in, the key lock is This simple lock is not strictly a security feature but is provided to prevent accidental pressing of keys during transit (for example in a pocket temporarily cancelled so that you can or handbag).
  • Page 45 Dial lock With the dial lock on, your phone can receive incoming calls and make emergency calls but cannot be used to make any conventional calls. To change the dial lock code, see below. All directories and call lists are blocked and cannot be accessed. This is a useful facility if you leave your phone with someone you need to contact from another phone.

  • Page 46: Call Barring

    SIM lock The SIM lock prevents your phone from being used with another SIM card. This makes it less useful if stolen. Set the SIM lock on The SIM lock does not prevent your SIM card being used with your phone or any Devise your own 8 digit SIM lock code (nothing too obvious but easy to remember - MAKE A NOTE OF THE CODE: ONLY YOU other phone.
  • Page 47 Changing the call barring password Call barring facilities (barring, cancelling barring and checking MENU Press 4 4 and enter your current password. barring) are network services and may require a password. Key in the new password. Key it in again to confirm it. A confirmation screen will be displayed momentarily and then the standby screen will be displayed.
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  • Page 49: Diverting Calls

    Diverting & handling incoming calls The facilities outlined in this section enable you to divert your incoming calls to other numbers under various conditions. Diverting calls Call waiting & holding...
  • Page 50 Diverting calls The call divert facility enables you to divert incoming calls by type (e.g. Speech, FAX, data) to a number of your choosing as follows: You will pay for the diverted part of the call. If you want to: Press the keys in the sequence shown below When any of the diversion conditions are set, the...

  • Page 51: Call Waiting & Holding

    Call waiting & holding The following table shows the key strokes necessary to set up and use the call waiting and holding facility: Check current status Setting up call MENU Set call waiting on 8 1 1 waiting Set call waiting off Put a single call on hold Make call on hold active Swap the active call for a call on hold...
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  • Page 53: Short Messages Overview

    Messages & voice mail The facilities outlined in this section enable you to send and receive Short Messages (SMS) if your network supports this. Short messages overview Viewing messages MENU Edit/send menu Creating a short message MENU Message dictionary MENU Sending/saving short messages Message options MENU...

  • Page 54: Flash Messages

    Short messages overview Your phone is capable of sending and receiving short text messages. The short message service (SMS) facilities provided by your phone are as follows: The Short Message Service is network dependant. Flash messages Flash messages, or ‘on screen’ messages, can contain up to 160 text characters and are displayed on your phone’s screen immediately they are received.

  • Page 55: Edit/Send Menu

    Viewing messages MENU See also: Quick delete on page 56. Press 1 1. Then press the appropriate key to view the required message type (see table right). See also: Quick view on page 51. Use the keys, if necessary, to select the required message. MENU Use the key as necessary to scroll through the message.

  • Page 56: Send Or Send And Save A Message

    Creating a short message Whilst creating a short message, a counter is displayed at the base of the display To create a short message, proceed as follows: showing the number of characters remaining out of the 160 allowed per Press MENU 1 2.

  • Page 57: Adding Words And Phrases

    Message dictionary The dictionary facility allows you to create and store words or phrases that you regularly use in short messages. This will drastically cut down the time it takes to enter message text. The dictionary allows you to store up to 100 words and phrases with a total of 999 characters. To enter words or phrases from the dictionary into a short message, see Creating a short message on page 53.

  • Page 58: Message Type

    Message options The following facilities can be accessed from the message options menu: When you have completed any of the option menu functions, you will be Set up the SMS centre number returned to the option menu. Press C once Define the default message type to return to the message menu or twice to Define the period a message is held by your network...

  • Page 59: Quick Delete

    Read messages When read messages are overwritten, it is done with the following priority: To select whether to keep or automatically overwrite read messages when your phone’s memory is full, proceed as follows: The oldest read message MENU Press 1 4 4. The keep/overwrite menu will be displayed. The oldest sent message with no receipt status report requested or Press 1 to keep read messages or 2 to overwrite them automatically.

  • Page 60: Area Messages

    Autodelete This function allows you to automatically delete a previously unsent message when it is finally sent. To turn the Autodelete function on, off or to set it to prompt you to delete the message, proceed as follows: MENU Press 1 4 9.

  • Page 61: Edit Area Message Type List

    Displaying area messages When display is set to off, the edit list and power save options will not be available. If you do not wish your phone to receive area messages, proceed as follows: MENU Press 1 5 1. The display on/off menus will be displayed. Press 1 to turn display on or 2 to turn it off.

  • Page 62: Retrieving Your Voice Mail

    Voice mail The Voice Mail facility is network dependant. Your phone supports voice mail, allowing incoming calls to be diverted to the voice mail service provided by your network. Contact your Service Provider for When you are called, your current divert settings will dictate if the call is diverted to your voice mailbox. When you next turn on your phone, details of your voice mail number, the network will send you a signal informing you that you have voice mail waiting.

  • Page 63: Voice Mail Icon Control

    Voice mail icon control Not all networks clear the voice mail icon automatically when all mail messages have been retrieved. To avoid the problem of your icon being left on when you have retrieved your voice mail, you can set your phone to clear the icon when you connect with your voice mail service. If you regularly collect voice mail and therefore do not need the voice mail icon to be turned on, you can set it to off.

  • Page 64: Table Of Contents

    INDEX 12/24 hour set Dial lock One touch dial setting SMS centre number Directory status One touch dialling Standard messages Accepting a call Display information Own phone number deletion Standby time Diverting calls Own phone number display Start-up Advice of Charge (AoC) DTMF tones Own phone number editing Stored number altering...
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