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8290 User Guide 6/9/00 9:30 AM Page 1
Nokia Mobile Phones, Inc.
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User Guide
Printed in Canada 9359860 N7990
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Nokia 8290 User Guide
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The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use in GSM 1900 networks. Copyright information Part No. 9359860, © 2000 Nokia Mobile Phones. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada 06/00 Nokia, Nokia Connecting People and the Original Accessories logos are trademarks of Nokia Corporation and/or its affiliates. US Patent No 5818437 and other pending patents. T9 text input software Copyright (C) 1999. Tegic Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained in th
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4. Making and answering Contents calls ....................................6 For your safety .......................1 Make a call ...........................16 Your phone’s label.................2 Check the signal 1. Welcome.............................3 strength..............................16 Using this guide.....................3 Use the keypad.................16 Documentation Use the phone book........17 conventions .........................3 Advanced calling Terms ......................
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123 mode...........................27 Look up received calls....32 Use special characters Check for missed calls....32 in names and phone Clearing call lists.............33 numbers..............................27 ++ 8. Voice mail .................... 34 7. Phone book.......................28 Save the voice mailbox Save names and numbers ..28 number...................................35 Save a name and Work with two number................................28 phone lines........................35 S
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Check call forwarding Caller groups ........................52 status...................................44 Add names to a caller Automatic redial..................45 group...................................53 Activate automatic Remove names from redial....................................45 a caller group....................53 Calling card...........................45 Assign a ringing tone Save calling card to a caller group ..............53 information........................45 Rename a calle
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Restore factory settings ....63 Writing messages................75 Choose the display Using standard language ................................63 text input...........................75 Set up the clock...................63 Using predictive Set the clock .....................64 text input...........................75 Select the time format...64 Predictive text Display the clock..............64 input tools.........................76 Set automatic update of Save messages in ++ date and time ...
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Receive picture 16. Your phone and other messages ............................86 devices............................. 95 ++ Other picture message Fax and data calls ..........95 options ................................86 Make a fax or data call..95 Receive a data or 15. Your personal digital fax call................................95 assistant...........................87 Send information via IR....95 Calendar.................................87 Prepare the devices for View the calendar......
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Save received Accessories..........................110 ringing tones.................. 100 Nokia Xpress-on™ Discard received color covers..................... 110 ringing tones.................. 100 Batteries ..............................112 Chargers and other 18. Reference information.. 101 accessories..........................113 Batteries, chargers, and accessories ......................... 101 19. Technical information... 115 Important safety 20. Troubleshooting ............ 116 informa
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• 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” on page 103. Road safety comes first Don’t use a phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off in hospitals Switch off your phone when you are in a hospital or whe
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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. Remember to make backup copies of all important data. Making calls Make sure the phone is switched on and in service. Enter the phone number, including the area code, then press . To end a call press . To answer a call press .
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Welcome 1. Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Nokia 8290 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. • Using this guide For clarity, this guide uses various icons and terms. These icons and terms are described in “About indicators and icons” on page 13 and “Terms” on page 4. Additionally, the guide describes various net
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Terms This guide uses the following terms: • Press means to briefly press and release a button. • Press xxx means to press the selection key that is below xxx. • Cross references appear as "see page x." • 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.NokiaUSA.com. Go to English and Span
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Welcome • Keys and features Front 1- Power key 2- Earpiece 3- Screen 4- Selection and scroll keys 5- End key 6- Talk key 7- Number keys 8- Microphone Note: When any key is pressed, the keypad and display lights stay on for up to 15 seconds. Back Back cover Antenna release [ 5 ]
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Left side Earpiece volume buttons IR port Bottom Charger connection Headset/car kit connection [ 6 ]
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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. These services include the following: • Voice privacy • Call forwarding • Call waiting • Send own number • News and info services • Service command editor • Cell info display • List of own numbers • Notifications on SIM update • Caller ID Before you can take advantage of these network services features, yo
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• 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 • Your Zip code To find the model and serial number, you have to remove the battery. Refer to “Remove the battery” on page 11 for step-by-step instructions on this procedure. Finally, if you are calling about any type of pho
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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: • “Install the SIM card” (see below). • “Install the battery” on page 10. • “Charge the battery” on page 10. Install the SIM card 1 Switch off the phone. 2 With the back of the phone facing you, pres
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Align the SIM card: 4 O Beveled corner on the right O Gold contact area downward. 5 Insert the SIM card. 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. • You must remove the battery to access the SIM card. Always make sure that the phone is switched off before you remove the battery. Install the battery 1 Place the
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Before you begin Connect the charger to a standard 2 wall outlet. The battery power indicator (or battery bar) appears on the screen and starts scrolling. If the Battery bar phone is on, Charging appears also. 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.
