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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Nokia Products Ltd. 575 Westney Rd., South Ajax (Ontario) L1S 4N7 www.nokia.ca Edition Imprimé au Canada 9352586 Guide de L’utilisateur...
  • Page 3 Nokia 8890 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Copyright Information

    US Patent No 5818437 and other pending patents. T9 text input software Copyright © 1999. Tegic Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained in this Owner’s Manual was written for Nokia phone NSB-6. The right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice is reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contacting Nokia ........
  • Page 6 Making and answering calls ......16 Make a call ......... . 16 Check the signal strength .
  • Page 7 Phone book ......... . 29 Save names and numbers .
  • Page 8 10. Advanced calling features ......38 Active call options ........38 Use call waiting .
  • Page 9 1-touch dialing ........51 Assign a number to a 1-touch dial key .
  • Page 10 11. Customizing your phone ....... 59 Profiles..........59 Select a profile .
  • Page 11 13. Select a system ........73 14.
  • Page 12 15. Your personal digital assistant ......87 Calendar ..........87 View the calendar .
  • Page 13 Print using IR ........97 Print text messages.
  • Page 14 21. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ..... . . 117 22. NOKIA One-Year Limited Warranty ..... . 121 23.

  • Page 15: For Your Safety

    • For your safety This section provides various safety guidelines. Read this information before using your mobile phone (which will now be referred to as “phone”). Failure to comply with these guidelines could prove either dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, refer to “Important safety information”...

  • Page 16: Your Phone's Label

    This label includes various information about the phone, such as the model number. If you ever have to call Nokia (refer to “Contacting Nokia” on page 8) or your service provider, you might be asked for this information.

  • Page 17: Welcome

    Welcome 1. Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Nokia 8890 mobile phone. You are now on your way to using a new and exciting tool. However, before you use your phone, read this chapter. It provides information you need for using this guide and for contacting Nokia.

  • Page 18: Terms

    • Press and hold means to press and hold a button for 1 to 3 seconds (depending on the feature being used), then release the button. • Accessing this guide online The latest version of this User guide may be available on the Nokia World Wide Web site at www.nokia.ca. [ 4 ]...

  • Page 19: Keys And Features

    Welcome • Keys and features Front 1- Power key 2- Retractable antenna 3- Earpiece 4- Screen 5- Selection scroll keys 6- Talk key 7- End key 8- Number keys 9- Sliding cover 10- Microphone Note: When any key is pressed, or the sliding cover is opened or closed, the keypad lights stay on for...

  • Page 20: Left Side

    Left side Earpiece volume buttons IR port Bottom Charger connection Headset/car kit connection [ 6 ]...

  • Page 21: Network Services

    Welcome • Network services A number of features known as network services are described in this guide. These are special services to which your wireless service provider can give you access. Some of the services are: • Call cost settings •...

  • Page 22: Contacting Nokia

    • Contacting Nokia The Nokia Customer Service department is available to provide you with help or more information. Before you contact this department, however, please have the following information available: • The phone’s model number • The phone’s IMEI (serial) number To find the model and serial number, you have to remove the battery.

  • Page 23: Before You Begin

    Before you begin 2. Before you begin Before you begin using your phone, you need to perform several tasks. This section tells you how to complete these tasks. • Preparing your phone for use To prepare your phone, you need to perform several steps, which are described in the following subsections: •...

  • Page 24: Notes About Sim Cards

    Notes about SIM cards • Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children. • The SIM card and its contacts are easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. •...

  • Page 25: Remove The Battery

    Before you begin Note: If the battery is completely empty, it might take a few minutes before the battery bar appears on the screen. Tip: You can use the phone while it’s charging. 3 When the battery bar stops scrolling, the battery charge is complete. Battery full appears also, if the phone is on.

  • Page 26: About Your Phone

    3. About your phone • Switch on your phone • Press and hold for more than a second. The phone might ask for a Personal Identification (PIN) code or a security code. See “PIN and PUK codes” on page 67 for more information.

  • Page 27: About The Start Screen

    About your phone • 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 see information indicating which wireless network your phone uses. This information can vary between phones.
  • Page 28 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 29 About your phone Characters entered will be numbers. (When entering letters, switch to numbers by pressing and holding You are in “special character” mode. Select a character, then press Use. (When entering letters, switch to special characters by pressing key.) You are in predictive text mode.

  • Page 30: Making And Answering Calls

    This chapter tells you how to make and receive calls and how to adjust certain options. • Make a call The Nokia 8890 has both a fixed, internal antenna and a retractable antenna. When using the antenna in the extended position • extend the antenna fully •...

  • Page 31: Use The Phone Book

    Making and answering calls Tip: As with any other radio transmitting device, do not touch the antenna when the phone is switched on. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.

  • Page 32: Make Calls With The Sliding Cover Closed

    • To close the cover without ending a call, press Options before you close the cover. When you close the sliding cover, this screen appears. • Press , or answer, end, or reject calls. Note: When you connect the phone to a headset or a car kit, you can still use the cover to answer calls.

  • Page 33: End A Call

    Making and answering calls • End a call • Press or close the sliding cover. • Answer a call When someone calls you, the phone alerts you (see “Ringing options” on page 60) and Call flashes on the display. • To answer, press any key except Decline or , or open the sliding cover.

  • Page 34: The Menu

    5. The menu Your phone offers an extensive range of 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. • Using the menus Selection keys Below the screen, you will find two selection keys.

  • Page 35: Scroll Bar

    The menu Scroll bar While using 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.

  • 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: Menu items may vary depending on the network, SIM card and accessories used.
  • Page 37 The menu Call timers 1 Last call 2 All calls 3 Received calls 4 Dialed calls 5 Clear timers Call costs 1 Last call cost 2 All calls cost 3 Clear counters Call cost settings 1 Call cost limit 2 Show costs in 3 Profiles Normal 1 Select...
  • Page 38 4 Settings Alarm clock Clock Auto update of date and time Call settings 1 Automatic redial 2 Calling card 3 Closed user group 4 Send own caller ID when calling 5 Call waiting 6 Line for outgoing calls (see your service provider) Phone settings 1 Language 2 Cell info display...
  • Page 39 The menu Forward when phone off or no coverage Forward when not able to take calls Forward all fax calls Forward all data calls Cancel all call forwarding 6 Games Memory Snake Logic Rotation 7 Calculator 8 Calendar 9 Infrared 10 SIM services (if supported by your SIM card and service provider) [ 25 ]...

  • Page 40: Entering Letters And Numbers

    6. Entering 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: • Standard text input, for making entries in the phone book, entering calendar notes, and renaming caller groups •...
  • Page 41 Entering letters and numbers 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 28 for details.) MNO6 Changes letter case Note: Some networks may not support all language-dependent characters.

  • Page 42: Mode

    123 mode To enter numbers, you can: • Press and hold and switch to 123 mode. Your phone displays the icon. Press the appropriate number key to enter a number. • While in ABC mode, press and hold the corresponding number key until the number appears.

  • Page 43: Phone Book

    Phone book 7. Phone book Use the phone book to store names and phone numbers. • A phone book entry can consist of a number only, or a name and number. • A name may appear only once in the phone book. If you try to save a name that already exists in the phone book, the phone asks if you want to replace the existing name.

  • Page 44: If Your Phone Book Is Full

    4 Enter the name, then press OK. 5 Enter the phone number, then press OK. If your phone book is full If your phone book is full, you can save the phone number to another memory or replace an existing entry. •...

  • Page 45: Edit (Revise) Names And Numbers

    Phone book • Edit (revise) names and numbers At the Start screen: 1 Recall the stored name, press Details, then press Options. 2 Scroll to Edit, then press Select. 3 Edit the name, then press OK. 4 Edit the number, then press OK. •...

  • Page 46: Two Types Of Memory

    • Two types of memory Your phone has both phone memory and SIM card memory. You can save names and numbers in either memory. The internal phone memory can store up to 250 names and numbers. The amount of names and numbers you can store in SIM card memory is dependent on SIM card capacity.

  • Page 47: Look Up Dialed Calls

    Phone book Look up dialed calls Your phone saves the last 10 numbers you’ve dialed. 1 Press Menu 2 3. 2 Scroll to the number you want to see information about. 3 To dial the number, press ; for other options, press Options (see “Options in call lists”...

  • Page 48: Clearing Call Lists

    4 To exit, press Back. At any time 1 Press Menu 2 1. 2 Scroll to the number you want to see information about. 3 To dial the number, press 4 For other options, press Options (see “Options in call lists” below). Options in call lists When you view the missed calls, received calls, or dialed calls list and press Options, a list of options appears on your phone’s screen.

  • Page 49: Voice Mail

    Voice mail 8. Voice mail Voice mail is a network feature that enables those who call you to leave a voice message. Note: You can use voice mail with either one or two phone lines. When you receive a voice message, your phone lets you know by beeping, displaying an icon on the screen, or showing a text message.

  • Page 50: Save The Voice Mailbox Number

    • Save the voice mailbox number 1 Press Menu 1 9 2. 2 Enter your voice mailbox number, then press OK. Note: The number can be up to 32 digits long. Work with two phone lines If your particular SIM card supports it, your phone can have two phone lines.

  • Page 51: Profiles

    Profiles 9. Profiles The profiles feature lets you adjust and customize the phone’s ringing tones for different events, environments, and caller groups. There are five profiles available: • Normal • Silent • Meeting • Outdoor • Pager Normal is the default setting, but it is easy to switch to another profile. Note: Two additional profiles, Car and Headset, appear only after these accessories are connected to the phone for the first time.

  • Page 52: 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 1 Press Menu 4 4 5.

  • Page 53: Waiting Call

    Advanced calling features Reject a waiting call You can just let the phone ring, or follow the steps below. • Press Decline, 1 Press Options and scroll to Reject. 2 Press Select. Switch between calls • Press or Swap. icon represents the active call and the icon represents the call on hold.

  • Page 54: Use In-Call Options

    2 Scroll to End all calls. 3 Press Select. Use in-call options During a call, press Options to see the In-call menu. Your choices are: Choice What it does Hold or Holds or releases a call. Unhold New call Makes a call when you have a call in progress. Touch tones Sends touch tones.

  • Page 55: Send Touch Tones

    Advanced calling features 3 Enter the second phone number, or recall it from the phone book. 4 Press Call. With either method, the first call is automatically put on hold. Switch between two calls in progress • Press or Swap. icon represents the active call and the icon represents the call on hold.

  • Page 56: End All Calls

    Store touch tone strings the same way you save phone numbers (see “Save names and numbers” on page 29). 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 1 Press Options.

  • Page 57: Conference Calls

    Advanced calling features 3 To unmute the microphone, press Unmute. Muting and unmuting also affects the microphones of any accessories connected to the phone. Conference calls This network service allows you to make conference calls with your phone. Check with your service provider for details. Make a conference call 1 Make a normal call to the first person.

  • Page 58: Transfer A Call

    3 Scroll to the person you want to drop, then press OK. The other participants can continue talking with each other. 4 Press Options. 5 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.

  • Page 59: Activate Call Forwarding

    Advanced calling features Activate call forwarding 1 Press Menu 5. Scroll to one of the following options: 5 1 Forward all voice calls Forwards all voice calls without ringing. 5 2 Forward if busy 5 3 Forward if not answered 5 4 Forward when phone off or no coverage 5 5 Forward when not able to take calls Combines the previous three types, and lets you choose a delay...

  • Page 60: Check Call Forwarding Status

    Note: Canceling all call forwarding may also cancel any automatic forwarding of calls to voice mail that your service provider has activated for you. Also, this option may cancel your call forwarding service. Contact your service provider for details. Check call forwarding status 1 Press Menu 5.

  • Page 61: Save Calling Card Information

    Advanced calling features Save calling card information 1 Press Menu 4 4 2. 2 Scroll to the calling card information you want to change, then press Options. 3 Scroll to Edit, then press OK. 4 Enter your security code, then press OK. 5 At Dialing sequence, press Select.

  • Page 62: Use Voice Dialing

    3 Your phone displays Wait for tone, then press OK. Wait for the tone, then press OK. 4 Your phone displays Wait for tone, press OK again. Wait for the tone, then press OK. This procedure may not work with all calling cards. Follow the directions on the back of your calling card or contact your long distance company for more information.

  • Page 63: Notes About Voice Tags

    Advanced calling features 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. Notes about voice tags • Voice tags are not language dependent. Any clearly spoken word or phrase can serve as a voice tag.

  • Page 64: Play Back A Voice Tag

    Play back a voice tag 1 Press Names and scroll to Voice tags. 2 Press Select, then scroll to the name with the voice tag you want to hear. 3 Press Options, select Playback, and press OK. Change a voice tag 1 Press Names and scroll to Voice tags.

  • Page 65: 1-Touch Dialing

    Advanced calling features • 1-touch dialing Assign a name and number to a 1-touch dial location so that when you press this key, the associated number automatically dials. Note: The first nine numbers stored in SIM memory are automatically stored in keys 1 through 9 as 1-touch dial numbers. You can assign new numbers to the keys, but the names and numbers must be already stored in the phone book.

  • Page 66: Change 1-Touch Dialing Numbers

    Change 1-touch dialing numbers 1 Press Names. 2 Scroll to 1-touch dialing and press Select. 3 Scroll to the key that you want to change and press Options. 4 Scroll to Change and press Select. A list of names appears. 5 Scroll to the new name you want to assign to this key and press OK.

  • Page 67: Caller Groups

    Advanced calling features Option Action Search Searches for a specific name. Add entry Enters a new name and number. Erase Erases names/numbers. You can choose to erase individual names/numbers, or you can erase all information at one time. Copy Copies names/numbers between your phone and SIM card.

  • Page 68: Remove Names From A Caller Group

    Remove names from a caller group 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 above. 2 Scroll to No group and press Select. Assign a ringing tone to a caller group 1 From the Start screen, press Names. 2 Scroll to Caller groups and press Select. 3 Scroll to the group you want and press Select.

  • Page 69: Call Timers

    Advanced calling features 3 Scroll to Group graphic and press Select. Note: To see the group graphic before you select it, scroll to View graphic and press Select. Press Back to return to the menu. 4 Scroll to On and press Select. To turn the graphic off, follow the steps above, but scroll to Off in the last step.

  • Page 70: View The Call Duration

    that are shown are for the currently selected outgoing line. However, if you view call timers while you are in a call, the call timers that are shown are for the line you are using at that moment. View the call duration 1 Press Menu 2 5.

  • Page 71: Set A Call Cost Limit

    Advanced calling features Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing, and so forth. Set a call cost limit 1 Press Menu 2 7 1. 2 Enter your PIN2 code (see “PIN and PUK codes” on page 67), then press OK.

  • Page 72: Clear Call Cost Counters

    Clear call cost counters 1 Press Menu 2 6. 2 Scroll to Clear counters, then press OK. 3 Enter your PIN2 code, then press OK. • Show costs in This feature allows you to choose whether you want to show call costs and set call cost limits in charging units or in dollars.

  • Page 73: Customizing Your Phone

    Customizing your phone 11. Customizing your phone • Profiles Profiles let you set your phone’s sound settings to whatever environment you find yourself in, 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 and game tones.

  • Page 74: Ringing Options

    Ringing options Choose how a profile notifies you of an incoming call. 1 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 75: Ringing Volume

    Customizing your phone Ringing volume This feature sets the ringing volume for incoming voice calls and message alert tones. 1 Press Menu 3. 2 Scroll to the profile whose ringing volume you want to set, then press Options. 3 Scroll to Customize, then press OK. 4 Scroll to Ringing volume, then press Select.

  • Page 76: Message Alert Tone

    Message alert tone This option sets the tone your phone makes when you get a text message. 1 Press Menu 3. 2 Scroll to the profile whose message alert tone you want to set, then press Options. 3 Scroll to Customize, then press OK. 4 Scroll to Message alert tone, then press Select.

  • Page 77: Rename A Profile

    Customizing your phone Rename a profile 1 Press Menu 3. 2 Scroll to the profile you want to rename and press Options. Note: Remember, you cannot rename the Normal, Car, or Headset profiles. 3 Scroll to Rename and press OK. 4 Enter the new profile name, then press OK.

  • Page 78: Set Up Car Profile

    Set up car profile If you are using your phone with an 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, phone rings, etc.). •...

  • Page 79: Select The Time Format

    Customizing your phone Enter hours and minutes in 24-hour format. 3 Press OK. 4 Select am or pm and press OK. Note: If you entered the time in the 24-hour format, am and pm do not appear. If this is the first time you have set the clock, the phone asks you to enter the date.

  • Page 80: Security Features

    12. Security features • 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). Note: Keyguard does not prevent unauthorized use of your phone. Lock/unlock the keys using the sliding cover •...

  • Page 81: Pin And Puk Codes

    Security features • PIN and PUK 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 entries for call features. If phone security is timers, calling card, on, the phone requests the phone book, and...

  • Page 82: Puk Codes

    Change your PIN or PIN2 code You can change your PIN or PIN2 code to any 4- to 8-digit number. 1 Press Menu 4 6 5, then press Select. 2 Enter the current PIN code and press OK. 3 Enter the new PIN code and press OK. 4 Enter the new PIN code again to verify, and press OK.

  • Page 83: Security Code

    Security features Unblock a PIN code 1 Press Menu 4 6 5, then press Select. Change PIN code appears. 2 To unblock the PIN2 code, press (down) to select Change PIN2 code. 3 Press Select. PIN code blocked appears. 4 Enter the PUK code, then press OK. Note: If you enter a wrong PUK code ten times in a row, the SIM card becomes invalid and you must contact your service provider for a new card.

  • Page 84: Fixed Dialing

    1 Press Menu 4 6 5, then press select. 2 Scroll to Change security code and press Select. 3 Enter the current security code, then press OK. 4 Enter the new security code, then press OK. 5 Enter the security code again to verify, then press OK. Keep the code secret and in a safe place, separate from the phone.

  • Page 85: Restricting Calls

    Security features • Restricting calls This is a network service that lets you restrict the calls your phone can make and receive. Check with your service provider for details. Note: When calls are restricted, calls may be possible to certain emergency numbers in some networks (such as 911 or other official emergency number).

  • Page 86: 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. Preset 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 87: Select A System

    Select a system 13. 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. 1 Press Menu 4 5 4.

  • Page 88: Text Messages

    14. Text messages The text message network service allows you to send short text messages to other phones that have text message capability. You can also ask the service provider to convert the message to other formats such as e-mail and fax.

  • Page 89: Writing Messages

    You can also add new words to the dictionary. With predictive text input, you only need to press each number key once for each letter. For example, to write Nokia with the English dictionary selected: (for N) (for o)

  • Page 90: Predictive Text Input Tools

    Predictive text input tools Use for word entry. Press each key only once for each letter. Press to view the next matching word if the underlined word is not the word you intended. Spell Press to add a new word to the dictionary. Press once to accept a word and add a space.

  • Page 91: Turn Off Predictive Text Input

    Text messages 2 Scroll to Write messages, then press Select. 3 Press Options, scroll to Dictionary, then press OK. 4 Scroll to the language you want, then press OK. T9 dictionary activated appears. Turn off predictive text input • To switch from predictive text input to traditional text input, repeat steps 1 through 3 above, then select Dictionary off.
  • Page 92 • To insert a symbol, press and hold . The symbol screen appears. Select the desired symbol and press Insert. 2 When you have finished writing, check the underlined word to see if it is the word you intended to write. If the word is correct •...

  • Page 93: Save Messages In The Outbox

    Text messages 2 Press Spell and enter the word(s) using standard text input (see “Standard text input” on page 26). 3 Press OK to save the word(s). Insert numbers 1 To add a number to the message, press and hold until appears.

  • Page 94: Resend A Message From The Outbox

    2 Enter a message of up to 160 characters. The number of available characters appears in the top right corner of the screen. 3 Once you have finished writing, press Options, scroll to Send, then press OK. 4 Enter or recall the recipient’s phone number, then press OK. Sending message appears.

  • Page 95: Read Text Messages

    Text messages • Read text messages Read new text messages now When you receive a text message, the phone displays Message received and the indicator, and makes a sound (depending on the “Message alert tone”; see page 62). 1 To read the message, press Read. This takes you to the Inbox, with the new message selected.

  • Page 96: Reply To A Message

    • Reply to a message 1 Press Options. 2 Scroll to Reply, then press OK. 3 Enter your message, then press Options. 4 Scroll to Send, then press OK. The phone displays the return number. 5 Edit the number if needed, then press OK. •...

  • Page 97: Message Settings

    Text messages 2 Scroll to Use number, then press OK. 3 If more than one number is shown, scroll to the one you want, then press OK. The phone displays the number on the screen. You can dial it or save it as if you had entered it yourself.

  • Page 98: Change Common Settings For All Messages

    Change common settings for all messages 1 Press Menu 1 5. 2 Scroll to Common, then press Select. 3 Scroll to Delivery reports or Reply via same center, then press Select. Delivery reports: Scroll to Yes or No, then press OK. Yes means that the network tries to send delivery reports for the messages you send.

  • Page 99: Send Picture Messages

    Text messages Send picture messages 1 Press Menu, then Select. 2 Scroll to Picture Messages and press Select. 3 Scroll to the picture you want to send, then press View. The picture appears. To choose a different picture, press Back, scroll to another picture, then press View.

  • Page 100: Receive Picture Messages

    7 Enter the phone number to which you want to send the picture message and press OK. Sending picture message appears, followed by Picture message sent. Note: The phone number you choose must be able to receive picture messages. Receive picture messages 1 When your phone displays Picture message received, press View and the message appears.

  • Page 101: Your Personal Digital Assistant

    Your personal digital assistant 15. Your personal digital assistant • Calendar The calendar keeps track of reminders, calls you need to make, meetings, and birthdays. It can even sound an alarm when it’s time for you to make a call or go to a meeting.

  • Page 102: View Day Notes

    View day notes This option allows you to view, erase, edit, move, and send notes made for the selected day. Use the scroll keys to scroll through notes. Options available while viewing a note are Erase, Edit, Move (to another date), Send note to send the note, and Send via IR to copy the note to another compatible phone using the infrared port.

  • Page 103: Send/Receive Calendar Notes

    Your personal digital assistant Erase notes 1 Scroll to Erase notes and press Select. 2 Scroll to Of chosen day, One by one, or All at once, then press OK. Of chosen day: Displays each note for the current day so you can delete the notes individually.

  • Page 104: Alarm Clock

    View received calendar notes Caution: If you press Exit, the calendar note will be deleted! 1 When your phone displays Calendar note received, press Options. Show is selected. 2 Press OK. 3 Scroll through the note. Save received calendar notes 1 After viewing the calendar note, press Back.

  • Page 105: Manage The Alarm

    Your personal digital assistant Manage the alarm Phone on • Press Stop to shut off the alarm. • Press Snooze. The alarm stops and sounds again in 5 minutes. Note: If you let the alarm sound for 1 minute without pressing a key, it stops for 5 minutes, and then sounds again.

  • Page 106: Send A Business Card Using Ir

    4 Scroll to Send bus. card. 5 Press Select. 6 Enter or recall the phone number to which you want to send the business card. 7 Press OK. Send a business card using IR 1 Recall the name from your phone book. 2 Press Details, if shown, or skip to Step 3.

  • Page 107: Delete A Viewed Business Card

    The setup software allows installation on any compatible PC running Windows 95/98. You can download the PC Suite and get more information at www.nokia.ca. • Calculator Your phone’s calculator adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides, and converts between currencies.

  • Page 108: Convert Currency

    • To multiply, press three times (∗ appears) • To divide, press four times ( / appears) 3 Enter the second number, repeating steps as needed. 4 Press Options. Equals is selected. 5 Press OK. Convert currency Set the exchange rate 1 Press Menu 7, then press Options.

  • Page 109: Your Phone And Other Devices

    • Fax and data calls The Nokia 8890 phone can make data and fax calls when you connect a compatible device via the IR port. With the PC Suite for Nokia 8890, you can write text messages or manage your phone’s memory on a compatible PC.

  • Page 110: Send Information Via Ir

    • Send information via IR 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. Prepare the devices for infrared connection •...

  • Page 111: Check The Status Of An Ir Connection

    Your phone and other devices Check the status of an IR connection The status of an IR connection is indicated by • When is displayed continuously, there is an IR connection between your phone and the other device. • When blinks, your phone is trying to establish a connection with the other device or a connection has been lost.

  • Page 112: Print Phone Book Entries

    Print phone book entries 1 Recall the name/number you want to print. 2 Press Details, then press Options. 3 Scroll to Print via IR. 4 Align the phone’s IR port with the printer’s IR port. Note: Be sure the phone is within 3 feet of the printer’s IR port and that there are no obstructions between the printer’s IR port and the phone’s IR port.

  • Page 113: Fun And Games

    Fun and games 17. Fun and games • Games Challenge yourself or a friend to the four fun games in your phone. 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.

  • Page 114: Memory

    Memory Memory is like the old card game in which you lay cards face down on the floor and try to turn up matching pairs. Move the cursor with the 2, 4, 6, and 8 keys. Press the 5 key to reveal a card.

  • Page 115: Save Received Ringing Tones

    Fun and games Save received ringing tones 1 After listening to the ringing tone, press Back. 2 Scroll to Save tone, then press OK. 3 Choose which ringing tone you want to replace (either an empty Personal place holder, if any are remaining, or a previously downloaded tone), then press OK.

  • Page 116: Reference Information

    18. 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, or an LCH-9 charger.
  • Page 117 Reference 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.

  • Page 118: Important Safety Information

    • Important safety information This section provides additional safety information. A brief overview of safety can be found in “For your safety” on page 1. Traffic safety Do not use a hand-held telephone while driving a vehicle. Always park the vehicle before using the phone.

  • Page 119: Electronic Devices

    Reference information Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment might not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. The following four subsections provide more information about this topic. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 6 inches (20 cm) should be maintained between a handheld wireless phone...

  • Page 120: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Switch off your phone in health care facilities or where any posted regulations instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities could be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals could improperly affect installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles.

  • Page 121: Vehicles

    Reference information Vehicles Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service could be dangerous and might invalidate any warranty that could apply to the unit. Regularly check that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.

  • Page 122: Make An Emergency Call

    Remember, to make or receive any calls, the phone must be switched on and be used in a service area that has adequate signal strength. Emergency calls might not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers.

  • Page 123: Radio Frequency (Rf) Signals

    Reference information Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines that included safety levels for handheld wireless phones.

  • Page 124: 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 125: Accessories

    Reference information • 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 126: Batteries

    • Batteries This section provides information about the phone’s batteries. Be aware that the information in this section is subject to change. Note: This is 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 battery options that are available for your phone, charging times with the Rapid Travel Charger (ACP-8U), the Standard Travel Charger (ACP-7U), talk times, and...

  • Page 127: Chargers And Other Accessories

    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 128 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). You can also use this lightweight charger with the Desktop Charging Stand. Calls are possible during charging. A green light indicates that the charger is ready for charging (when not charging) or finished charging (if it has been charging).

  • Page 129: Technical Information

    Technical information 19. Technical information Weight 3.2 oz. with BLB-2 battery Transmitting power GSM900, 2 W nominal GSM1900, 1 W nominal Operating voltage 3.6V DC 12V DC for car kit Networks EGSM 900 and GSM 1900 Frequency band GSM900: 890 to 915 MHz (TX) 935 to 960 MHz (RX) GSM1900: 1850 to 1910 MHz (TX)

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    20. Troubleshooting This section provides a table that lists some of the most commonly encountered problems and provides possible solutions. Problem Possible cause Possible solution My phone isn’t The charger and the phone Securely connect the charging. are not properly connected. charger to the phone.

  • Page 131: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 21. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) This section lists and answers the questions that you most frequently ask. Where necessary, the answers refer you to the appropriate section within this guide. Note: Some of the answers tell you to use menu shortcuts. For a complete listing of these shortcuts, refer to “List of menu shortcuts”...
  • Page 132 Q. What is my security code? A. The default security code is 12345. However, it is suggested that you change this code immediately. Certain features can be used only after the correct security code has been successfully entered. Refer to “Security code” on page 69 for more information. Q.
  • Page 133 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Q. How do I change the ringing tone? A. Press Menu 3 1 2 2 and press Select. Scroll through the list of ringing tones until you find the one you want, then press OK. Refer to “Profiles” on page 59 for more information. Q.
  • Page 134 Q. How do I assign a key to 1-touch dialing? A. Press Names, scroll to 1-touch dialing, and press Select. Scroll to the number you want to assign a 1-touch dial number and press Assign. Note: If you have numbers saved in SIM memory, the first nine numbers are stored automatically stored in keys 1 through 9 as 1-touch dial numbers.

  • Page 135: Nokia One-Year Limited Warranty

    NOKIA will void the warranty; 2. This warranty covers normal consumer use and does not cover defects or damage to any product which, in the sole opinion of Nokia, has been subject improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, exposure to fire, sand, dirt, windstorm, lightning, or earthquake;...
  • Page 136 3. Fuses are not covered by the warranty; 4. This warranty does not cover defects or damages caused by a product which is not approved by NOKIA to be connected to its wireless phone; 5. This warranty does not cover defects or damages caused by improper or defective function of the carrier system or by inadequate signal reception by the antenna;...
  • Page 137 For products being returned to NOKIA or its authorized service centres, the service provider/retailer/dealer shall prepay shipping charges, taxes, duties, insurance. NOKIA shall have no risk for loss or damage during this shipment. NOTE: As warranty is automatically registered, no further action is required by the consumer.

  • Page 138: Index

    23. Index calculator 93 calendar 87 Numerics call costs features 56 call forwarding 44 1-touch dialing call log 32 assigning a number 51 call timers 55 call a 1-touch number 51 call waiting 38 change a 1-touch number 52 caller groups erase a 1-touch number 52 add names 53 assign ringing tone 54...
  • Page 139 Index entering letters and numbers special characters 28 label 2 standard text input 26 lights car profile 64 keypad 5 FAQ 117 lock codes fixed dialing 70 PIN codes 67 PUK codes 68 games 99 make a call 16 make an international call 52 in-call options memory 32 access menus 42...
  • Page 140 profiles touch tones 41 customizing 59 troubleshooting 116 renaming 63 selecting 37 use in-call options 40 use number 82 redial last number 19 user groups 72 reject a call 19 restore factory settings 64 vibrating alert 61 voice dialing safety guidelines 1 add a voice tag 48 scroll bar 21 change a voice tag 50...
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