Nokia 8890 - Cell Phone - GSM User Manual
Nokia 8890 - Cell Phone - GSM User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s guide 9352596 Issue 2...
  • Page 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, NOKIA MOBILE PHONES Ltd declare under our sole responsibility that the product nsb-6ny is in conformity with the provisions of the following Council Directive:1999/5/EC Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation, Finland. ©2000. Nokia Mobile Phones. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Quick And Easy

    Quick and easy Thank you for choosing this phone! These pages give you some tips on using your phone. For more detailed information, read through the User’s Guide. Throughout this guide, all key presses are represented by icons such as Making your first call •...
  • Page 4: Phone Book Functions

    Phone book functions Quick save Key in the phone number and press Save. Key in the name and press OK. Quick find In the standby mode, press , key in the first letter of the name, scroll with to the desired name. Using phone book Press Options during a call, then scroll to during a call...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents For your safety ....8 Keypad locks (Keyguard) ....23 General information ..10 4.Phone book (Names) ..25 Labels on the phone ...... 10 Selecting the phone book (Memory Security code ........10 in use) ..........25 FCC Notice - Industry Canada Storing a phone number with a Notice ..........
  • Page 6 scrolling ..........36 (Menu 2-4) ........52 Accessing a menu function by Show call duration using its shortcut ......37 (Menu 2-5) ........52 List of menu functions ....38 Show call costs (Menu 2-6) ..52 Call cost settings (Menu 2-7) ..52 6.Menu functions ....41 Call costs’...
  • Page 7 (Menu 4-5-2) ......61 Storing access numbers ...75 List of own numbers Downloading the list of (Menu 4-5-3) ......61 services .........75 Network selection Saving a service message as a (Menu 4-5-4) ......61 bookmark ........75 Touch tone length Using a service saved as a (Menu 4-5-5) ......
  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    For your safety Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this manual. ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST Don’t use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. INTERFERENCE All wireless phones may get interference which could affect performance.
  • Page 9 ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect incompatible products. CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES When connecting to any other device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. MAKE BACKUP COPIES Remember to make backup copies of all important data.
  • Page 10: General Information

    General information This chapter gives you some general information on your new phone and this user’s guide. Labels on the phone Your phone has labels on it. These are important for service and related purposes, so be careful not to lose the label or the information it contains.
  • Page 11: Accessories

    A number of features included in this guide are called network services. They are special services provided by wireless service providers. Before you can take advantage of any of these network services, you must subscribe to these service(s) from your home service provider and obtain instructions for their use.
  • Page 12: Your Phone

    1. Your phone This chapter introduces you to the keys, and the standby mode display indicators of your phone. More details are given throughout this user’s guide. 1. Power key. Pressing and holding key on top of your phone switches the phone on or off. Pressing the key briefly turns the phone’s display lights on for...
  • Page 13: Display Indicators In Standby Mode

    Selection keys perform the function indicated on the display above them. When the word Menu appears above , pressing this key enters the menu functions. Pressing under the text Names allows access to the phone book functions. Pressing and holding Names activates voice dialling.
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    2. Getting started Installing the SIM card and the battery • Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children. • The SIM card and its contacts can easily be damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card.
  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    4. Replace the battery. 5. Slide the back cover into its place. Charging the battery 1. Attach the lead from the charger carefully to the socket (1.) on the bottom of your phone. NOTE: Connector (2.) is the headset connector. Do not plug your headset in the charger connector.
  • Page 16: Switching The Phone On And Off

    4. Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet and the phone. Not charging is displayed, charging has been suspended. Wait for a while, disconnect the charger and plug it in again. If charging still fails, contact your dealer. For more information, see ‘Reference Information’ - ‘Battery Information’.
  • Page 17 •extend the antenna fully. • retract the antenna when you are not using the phone. Note: The position of the antenna does not affect the operation of the phone. NOTE: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched on.
  • Page 18: Using The Sliding Cover

    Using the sliding cover The sliding cover protects your phone’s number keys and can be used to answer and end a call. When the sliding cover is closed, you can use Menu and the phone book and make calls but you will not be able to key in either numbers or letters.
  • Page 19: Call Functions

    3. Call functions Making and answering calls Making calls 1. Key in the phone number including the area code. To edit a number on the display, press to move the cursor. Press Clear to delete the character to the left of the cursor.
  • Page 20: Last Number Redial

    Last number redial The last ten phone numbers you called or attempted to call are stored in the phone’s memory. To redial one of these last-dialled numbers: 1. When in the standby mode, press once to access the list of the last-dialled numbers.
  • Page 21: Answering A Call

    Speed dials 1. Press Names and select . If no phone number is assigned to a key, press Assign. If a phone number is already assigned to a key, you can view the number, change it or erase it by first pressing Options. NOTE: Assign is also shown when the phone has automatically saved a phone number from the phone book to a speed dialling key.
  • Page 22: In-Call Options

    2. To switch between the two calls, press Swap or 3. To end the active call, press • To reject the waiting call, press Reject. In-call options Your phone provides a number of functions that you can use during a call. You cannot use all of these functions at all times. Many of the In-Call options are network services.
  • Page 23: Keypad Locks (Keyguard)

    5. To have a private conversation with a single participant, press Private Options, scroll to and press Select. Select the participant that you want to have a discussion with and press OK. • Press Swap or to swap between the conference and the private call.
  • Page 24 • To end or reject a call, press or close the sliding cover. The keyguard is off during a call. NOTE: When Keyguard is on, calls may be possible to the emergency number programmed into your phone (e.g. 112, 911 or other official emergency number). Key in the emergency number and press .
  • Page 25: Phone Book (Names)

    4. Phone book (Names) You can store phone numbers and their associated names in the memory of the phone (internal phone book) or the SIM card (SIM phone book). The internal phone book can store 250 names (each of which can have up to 20 characters) and phone numbers (each of which can have up to 30 digits) at a time.
  • Page 26: Storing A Phone Number With A Name (Add Entry)

    Storing a phone number with a name (Add entry) You can store names and phone numbers in the internal or the SIM phone book. 1. In the standby mode, press Names. Add entry 2. Scroll to and press Select. 3. Key in the name and press OK. Use the keys labelled with letters ( ) to write the name.
  • Page 27: Recalling A Name And Phone Number

    TIP: QUICK SAVE: in the standby mode, key in the phone number and press Save. Key in the name and press OK. Recalling a name and phone number 1. In standby mode, press Names. Search 2. Scroll to and press Select. 3.
  • Page 28: Erasing A Name And Phone Number

    • Scroll to the name and/or phone number to be copied. Press Copy to start copying or Back to cancel the operation. Copy all If you select • select whether to keep or erase the original names and phone numbers and press Select. •...
  • Page 29: Caller Groups

    Are you sure? 5. At the prompt , press OK. 6. Key in the security code and press OK. For more information about the security code, see ‘Reference Information’ - ‘Access Codes’. Caller groups You can arrange the names and phone number you have saved in Family the phone book into the desired caller groups, for example Colleagues...
  • Page 30: Phone Book Status

    3. Scroll to the desired caller group and press Select. 4. Scroll to one of the following options and press Select. Rename group • Key in the name and press OK. Group ringing tone • Preset Scroll to the desired ringing tone and press OK. is the tone selected for the currently selected profile.
  • Page 31: To Set The Type Of View

    Name, number • shows a single name and phone number together. Large font • shows just one name at a time. To set the type of view 1. In the standby mode, press Names. Options 2. Scroll to and press Select. Type of view 3.
  • Page 32: Copying And Printing From Your Phone

    The user of the other phone can now send the name and phone number via Infrared. 2. Once the name and phone number have been copied to your Show Save Discard phone, press Options and scroll to , and press OK. Copying and printing from your phone You can copy names and phone numbers from phone book on a compatible phone or PC running an appropriate application, or print...
  • Page 33: Adding A Voice Tag To A Phone Book Entry

    • The maximum length for the voice tag recording is 1.5 seconds, but very short names are not accepted. • You can store up to eight voice tags in the phone’s memory. NOTE: The phone must be in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.
  • Page 34: Replaying A Voice Tag

    Replaying a voice tag 1. In standby mode, press Names. Voice tags 2. Scroll to and press Select. 3. Scroll to the name (or phone number) you wish to replay and press Options. Playback 4. Scroll to and press OK. Making a call 1.
  • Page 35: Erasing A Voice Tag

    Voice tags 2. Scroll to and press Select. 3. Scroll to the name (or phone number) with a voice tag you want to change and press Options. Change Press Start then speak after 4. Scroll to and press OK. tone is displayed.
  • Page 36: Using The Menu

    5. Using the Menu The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. Most of the menu functions are provided with a brief help text. To view the help text, scroll to the desired menu function and wait for 15 seconds.
  • Page 37: Accessing A Menu Function By Using Its Shortcut

    Accessing a menu function by using its shortcut The menu items (menus, submenus and setting options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number. The shortcut number is shown in the top right corner of the display.
  • Page 38: List Of Menu Functions

    List of menu functions 1. Messages 1. Missed calls 1. Inbox 2. Received calls 2. Outbox 3. Dialled numbers 3. Write messages 4. Erase recent call lists 4. Picture messages 5. Show call duration 1. Last call duration 5. Message settings 2.
  • Page 39 7. Warning and game 1. Language tones 2. Cell info display 2. Silent 3. List of own numbers 1. Activate 4. Network selection 2. Personalise (same 5. Touch tone length submenus as in 6. Confirm SIM service General) actions 3. Rename 7.
  • Page 40 2. Divert when busy • Operator access Number 1 3. Divert when not answered • Operator access 4. Divert when phone off or no Number 2 coverage • Update operator 5. Divert when off, no answer services or no coverage 6.
  • Page 41: Menu Functions

    6. Menu functions Messages (Menu1) Reading a text message (Inbox menu 1-1) When you receive a text message, and the number of new Message(s) received messages followed by will appear and a short tone will be heard. • Press Read to view the message list immediately or Exit to view it later.
  • Page 42: Outbox Menu

    Details • to show details of the message: sender’s name or phone number, the message centre used for sending, reception date and time, reply path availability. NOTE: in front of the header means that the message has not yet been read. in front of the header indicates a delivery report.
  • Page 43: Writing And Sending A Text Message

    Writing and sending a text message Write messages Within the menu you can write and edit text messages of up to 160 characters. You have two methods of writing messages: • the method used traditionally in mobile phones, indicated by , and •...
  • Page 44: Predictive Text Input

    Predictive text input Predictive text input allows you to key in any characters by single keypresses. This text input is based on a built-in dictionary to which you can add new words. Selecting language for predictive text input Write messages 1.
  • Page 45 Insert word • To insert a word, press Options. Scroll to . Write the word and press OK. • To insert a single number in character mode, press and hold the respective number key. Insert • To insert several numbers, press Options. Scroll to number and press OK.
  • Page 46: Picture Messages (Menu 1-4)

    Picture messages (Menu 1-4) The phone allows you to send and receive text messages which contain pictures. These messages are called picture messages. There are several preset picture messages in your phone. Only phones that offer the Picture message feature can receive and display picture messages.
  • Page 47: Message Settings (Menu 1-5)

    NOTE:Each picture message is made up of several text messages. Therefore, sending one picture message may cost more than sending one text message. Message settings (Menu 1-5) Set 1 (Menu 1-5- ) A setting group or ‘set’ is a collection of the settings required for sending text messages.
  • Page 48: Common (Menu 1-5- )

    Common (Menu 1-5- ) Delivery reports • You can request the network to send delivery reports about your text messages (network service). Reply via same centre • You can request the network to route the reply to your text message via your own message centre (network service). Info service (Menu 1-6) This network service allows you to receive messages about a variety of topics (such as weather or traffic conditions) from your service...
  • Page 49: Making A Data Or Fax Call

    Making a data or fax call Messages Fax or data call 1. Once in the menu, select Fax and data Also voice Also voice 2. Scroll to and press OK. allows you to switch from voice mode to data (or fax) mode during a call.
  • Page 50: Voice Mailbox Number (Menu 1-9-2)

    Voice mailbox number (Menu 1-9-2) Voice Mailbox Number Within the menu you can store the phone number of your voice mailbox. Key in the number and press OK. This number remains unchanged until you replace it. You obtain the number from your service provider.
  • Page 51: Call Register (Menu 2)

    Call register (Menu 2) Your phone will only register missed and received calls if the network you are using supports the Calling Line Identification function, the phone is switched on and is within the network’s service area. Missed calls (Menu 2-1) This function allows you to view a list of the last ten phone numbers from which somebody has tried to call you with no success (network service).
  • Page 52: Erase Recent Call Lists

    Erase recent call lists (Menu 2-4) This function allows you to delete all the phone numbers which appear in menus from 2-1 to 2-3. These phone numbers are also erased when you • switch on the phone with a SIM card inserted which is not one of the five SIM cards used most recently with the phone.
  • Page 53: Show Costs In (Menu 2-7-2)

    If you have selected , the number of remaining units is shown in the standby mode. You can make and receive charged calls as long as the specified cost limit is not exceeded. Depending on the SIM card you may need the PIN2 code to set a call cost limit.
  • Page 54: Profiles (Menu 3)

    Profiles (Menu 3) This menu offers you a convenient way to customise the alert of your phone to suit a variety of events and environments. If you want to change the current Profile being used by your phone, press the key quickly.
  • Page 55: Tone Settings For Profiles

    Ringing tone 4. Scroll to the desired setting, for example and press Select. 5. While in the list of ringing tones, scroll to the desired option and press OK. Tone settings for profiles Incoming call alert This setting defines how the phone will notify you about an Ringing Ascending incoming voice call.
  • Page 56: Warning And Game Tones

    Warning and game tones Sets the phone to sound a warning tone, for example when the battery is running out of power or when you play one of the games offered by your phone. This setting has no effect on the tones which are related to network services.
  • Page 57: Settings (Menu 4)

    Settings (Menu 4) Alarm clock (Menu 4-1) In this menu the phone can be set to alarm at a specified time. If the alarm time is set, select to change the time or to turn the alarm clock off. The alarm clock will work even when the phone is switched off.
  • Page 58: Automatic Update Of Date And Time (Menu 4-3)

    Automatic update of date and time (Menu 4-3) This network service updates the clock in your phone in accordance with the current time zone. The following options are available • updates time and date automatically. Confirm first • requires confirmation for the update. •...
  • Page 59 • Dial the prefix (any numbers that must precede the phone number), then phone number, then card number (+PIN if required). NOTE: The order of the following steps may vary depending on which dialling sequence your card uses. 5. Enter the access number or the prefix (any numbers that must precede the phone number) and press OK.
  • Page 60: Closed User Group (Menu 4-4-3)

    Closed user group (Menu 4-4-3) This network service specifies the group of people to whom you can Preset call and who can call you. resets the phone to use a user group that the SIM card owner has agreed upon with the service provider.
  • Page 61: Phone Settings (Menu 4-5)

    Phone settings (Menu 4-5) Language (Menu 4-5-1) Within this menu you can select the language in which the display Automatic texts will be shown. If the setting is selected, the language used is chosen based on the current SIM card. English will be used if the language on the SIM card is not found in the phone.
  • Page 62: Touch Tone Length (Menu 4-5-5)

    must select another network. The phone stays in manual mode until the automatic mode is selected or another SIM card is inserted into the phone. Touch tone length (Menu 4-5-5) Your phone can generate various sounds, called touch tones, when the keys are pressed.
  • Page 63: Security Settings (Menu 4-6)

    Security settings (Menu 4-6) Your phone is equipped with a versatile security system to prevent unauthorised use of the phone or the SIM card. See also ‘Reference Information’ - ’Access Codes’. PIN-code request (Menu 4-6-1) Within this menu you can set the phone to ask for the PIN code of your SIM card when the phone is switched on.
  • Page 64: Fixed Dialling (Menu 4-6-4)

    Incoming calls • calls cannot be received. Incoming calls if abroad • calls cannot be received outside your home country. Cancel all barrings • Cancel all barrings For each function, except , you have the Activate Cancel Status following options: , or which shows the types of barred call.
  • Page 65: Phone Line Change (Menu 4-6-6)

    Phone line change (Menu 4-6-6) You can allow or prevent the selection of a phone line. Not allowed When is selected, you cannot use the ‘Phone line in use’ function. To allow or prevent the phone line change, you need PIN 2 code.
  • Page 66: Call Divert (Menu 5)

    Call divert (Menu 5) This network service is used to forward incoming calls to your voice mailbox (only voice calls) or to another number. Divert options not supported by your network operator may not be shown. 1. Select the Call divert menu. The divert modes available are: Divert all voice calls without ringing •...
  • Page 67: Games (Menu 6)

    Games (Menu 6) Your phone offers you four games to play: Memory, Snake, Logic and Rotation. NOTE: Your 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 68: Calculator (Menu 7)

    Calculator (Menu 7) The calculator in your phone adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides, and converts currency values. This calculator has a limited accuracy and rounding errors may occur, especially in long divisions. NOTE: Your phone must be switched on to use this function.
  • Page 69: Calendar (Menu 8)

    Calendar (Menu 8) The calendar helps you to keep track of reminders, calls that you need to make, meetings, and birthdays. The phone sounds an alarm tone when the set date for a birthday, reminder or a call is reached. NOTE: Your phone must be switched on to use this function.
  • Page 70 Meeting • is indicated by .Key in a note and the date of meeting, press OK. Repeat this to set the time of the meeting. Birthday • is indicated by . Key in the person’s name, the date of birth (include the year) and press OK. The note and the person’s age will be shown in every coming year.
  • Page 71: Infrared (Menu 9)

    Infrared (Menu 9) In this menu you can set up your phone to receive data through its infrared (IR) port. To use an IR connection, the device with which you want to establish a connection must be IrDA compliant. The phone is a Class 1 Laser Product. Setting the devices ready for infrared connection •...
  • Page 72: Checking The Status Of An Ir Connection

    Refer to the documentation supplied with the application and to the following section in this user’s guide. You can: • Send a graphic via IR. See ‘Caller groups’. • Copy and print names and numbers from Phone Book. See ‘Copying and printing via IR’. •...
  • Page 73: Sim Services (Menu 10)

    SIM services (Menu 10) In addition to the functions available in the phone, your SIM card may provide additional services that you can access in the menu 10, SIM Services. Menu 10 is shown only if it is supported by your SIM card.
  • Page 74: Services (Menu11)

    Services (Menu11) Nokia Smart Messaging enables the use of a variety of network services offered by operators or service providers. Some services may be available through the Internet and, although your phone does not support full World Wide Web browsing, you...
  • Page 75: Using Operator Services

    Using operator services The following instructions provide some basic guidelines on how to use Smart Messaging services. Storing access numbers To be able to use Smart Messaging services, you will first need to have the service access numbers saved in your phone’s memory. When you receive a message, the phone checks whether it is sent from the authorised source specified in this menu.
  • Page 76: Using A Service Saved As A Bookmark

    Save the service message? 2. Scroll to the end of the message. displayed. 3. Press OK to save the message. Erase If there is no memory left to save a new service, the text one of the old ones first , and the list of the current bookmarks are displayed.
  • Page 77: Saving A Service Address

    Saving a service address Add new service Once in the menu, give the following information: title: Access No.1: (enter the name of the service), (enter the Access No.2: number of the server) and (enter the number of the service). This information will be given to you by your service provider.
  • Page 78: Reference Information

    7. Reference information Access codes You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorised use of your phone and SIM card. The access codes (except PUK and PUK2 codes) can be changed by using Menu 4-6-6. See the following section. Security code (5 digits) The security code can be used to avoid unauthorised use of your phone.
  • Page 79: Puk Code (8 Digits)

    If you key in an incorrect PIN2 code three times in succession, key in the PUK2 code and press OK. Key in a new PIN2 code and press OK. Key in the new code again and press OK. PUK code (8 digits) The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) code is required to change a blocked PIN code.
  • Page 80: Pc Suite

    The setup software allows installation on any compatible PC running Windows 95/98. You can get more information and download the PC Suite from Nokia web pages (www.club.nokia.com or www.forum.nokia.com). Battery information Li-Ion battery BLB-2 is the manufacturer-approved rechargeable battery is available for your phone.
  • Page 81: Using The Batteries

    • Temperature extremes will affect the ability of your battery to charge: allow it to cool down or warm up first. • When the battery is running out of power and only few minutes Battery low of talk time remain, a warning tone is heard and Battery empty briefly displayed.
  • Page 82: Radio Frequency (Rf) Signals

    Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones.
  • Page 83: 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 to enjoy this product for many years. When using your phone, battery, charger OR any accessory: •...
  • Page 84: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information Traffic safety Do not use a hand-held telephone while driving a vehicle. If using a hand- held phone park the vehicle before conversing. Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the phone on the passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop.
  • Page 85: Hearing Aids

    Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 20 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a hand-held wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
  • Page 86: Posted Facilities

    Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices so require. Potentially explosive atmospheres Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
  • Page 87: Emergency Calls

    Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless telephones in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network and may be illegal. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action or both.
  • Page 88 The warranty period is twelve (12) months from the date and supplied by Nokia or used in other than its intended on which the first Customer purchased the Product. In case use;...
  • Page 89: Warranty Card

    WARRANTY CARD FILL IN WITH BLOCK LETTERS Purchaser’s Name: __________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Country: __________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________ Date of Purchase (dd/mm/yy): Product Type (on phone type label under battery): Product Model (on phone type label under battery): Phone Serial No (on phone type label under battery): Place of Purchase: __________________________________________________ Store Name:...

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