Nokia 5160i Owner's Manual

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Issue No.1 Phase 3 Nokia Products Ltd. 575 Westney Road, South Ajax, Ontario L1S 4N7 www.nokia.ca Printed in Canada 9352569 5160 covers dec15 1/28/00 10:51 AM Page 1 ...

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Keys 0HQX Power key See p. 6. Scroll keys See p. 6. Emergency 9 key See p. 26. Voice mail key See p. 23. Number key s See p. 11. Fixed-length antenna See p. 14. Do not attempt to extend or remove! Earpiece See p. 15. Screen Current function of...

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Indicators and icons You have an active call. You have one or more new voice messages. You have one or more new text messages. Keyguard is on. Your phone will not accept any keypresses. To turn it off, press Unlock , then . The alarm clock is set. ...

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i Contents 1. For your safety 1 FCC/Industry Canada Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Using this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2. Battery installation and charging 3 Attaching the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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ii Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Silencing an incoming call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 5. Settings 18 Automatic redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Calling card set-up . . . . . ....

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iii 8. Phone book 36 Saving names and numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Finding names and numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Editing names and numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Erasing names and numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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iv 14. Accessories 55 Nokia Xpress-on™ colour covers . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Chargers and other accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 15. Reference information 63 Import...

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1 1. For your safety Read these simple guidelines before using your phone. Failure to comply with these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety Comes First Don’t use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switch Off...

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2 FCC/Industry Canada Notice Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using a telephone in close proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC or Industry Canada can require you to stop using your telephone if such interferenc...

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3 2. Battery installation and charging Before you can use your new phone, you need to attach and charge the battery. Attaching the battery To attach the battery, place it on the back of the phone as shown and slide it toward the top of the phone...

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4 while; charging will automatically resume after the battery is restored to its normal operating state. If charging still fails, contact your dealer. When is charging complete? When the charge indicators stop scrolling, your phone is considered f...

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5 Important battery information • Note that a new battery’s full performance is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles! • The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear o...

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6 3. About the phone, keys and menu Power key You can use the power key to: • turn the phone on or off (press and hold) • turn the phone’s lights on for 15 seconds • select a quick alert setting (see page 23) (if Keyguard is off and the phon...

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7 Clear key Use the clear key to: • delete a character to the left of the cursor • clear all characters from the display (press and hold) • return to the previous menu level • return from the menu to the start screen (press and hold) • a...

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8 To get to the start screen, press and hold for a second. (If there are characters on the display this clears the characters, then you must press and hold again.) Menu Your phone’s menu allows you to easily access the many powerful features...

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9 Menu shortcuts When you select a menu item, numbers appear on the display above the scroll bar. If you become familiar with these numbers, you can use them as shortcuts for accessing different menu items. For example, to access the Phone setti...

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10 4 Settings 41 Call settings 411 Emergency key 9 412 Automatic redial 413 Calling card 414 Automatic answer 2 42 Phone settings 421 Touch tones 422 Language 423 Restore factory settings 424 Lights 1 43 Security settings 431 Restrict calls 432 Acce...

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11 Entering letters and numbers Cursor The cursor is a blinking vertical line that appears on the screen when you are entering text or numbers. Characters you enter appear to the right of the cursor. Pressing the key deletes the character to the...

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12 Special characters in names In ABC mode you can press the key to view the special characters below. You can use these characters when saving names in your phone book. Simply press or to highlight the one you want, then press Use . . , ? ...

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13 Keyguard (locking the keypad) The Keyguard feature allows you to “lock” your phone’s keypad so that accidental keypresses have no effect. This is handy when your phone is in a pocket or purse. Note: Keyguard is not a security feature and...

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14 4. Basic functions Turning the phone on or off Press and hold the key for one second. Note: If the phone asks for a lock code, see ‘Lock code’ on page 51. If the phone asks for a security code, see ‘Security code’ on page 51. WARNING!...

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15 Get a strong signal When you are at the start screen (see page 7) or in a call, the strength of the radio signal is indicated by the signal indicators on the left side of your phone’s display. These indicators scroll as the signal strength i...

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16 Last number redial The last 10 numbers you dialed are stored in the dialed calls list. Use this list to redial a number you have called recently. 1 From the start screen, press to access the dialed calls list. 2 Scroll to the desired number. 3 P...

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17 Caller ID Caller ID is a network service that can display the name and phone number of the person calling you, if the information is available. Contact your service provider for details. If the caller can be identified, the phone may display th...

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18 5. Settings This section describes some phone settings that allow you to customize your phone to suit your preferences and that you probably won’t change very often. Automatic redial Use Menu 4 1 2 to turn this feature on or off. When this ...

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19 Note: The order of the following steps may vary, depending on which dialing sequence your card uses. 6 Enter access number (usually the 1-800 number listed on the back of the calling card), then press OK . 7 Enter your card number and/or PIN, t...

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20 Clock Your phone has an internal clock that can be displayed on the start screen. The clock must be set in order for call times to be recorded (see ‘Call log’ on page 39). If you remove the battery for longer than a couple of seconds, the...

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21 Lights If you’re using your phone with a car kit, use Menu 4 2 4 to set your phone’s lights to On (lights stay on) or Automatic (after 15 seconds, lights turn off until the next key is pressed, phone rings, etc.). For information abou...

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22 Ringing tone Your phone plays a ringing tone when someone calls you and the ringing option is set to Ring , Ascending , or Ring once . Use Menu 8 2 to choose one of 30 ringing tones. Scroll to a tone to hear how it sounds. Note: If the rin...

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23 Quick alert settings You can quickly adjust your phone’s sound settings when you go into a meeting, go outdoors, etc. To choose a quick alert setting, briefly press the key, scroll to the setting you want, then press OK . Tip: Instead of...

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24 For more information on voice mail, see ‘Voice messages’ on page 42. Voice privacy Available only in digital networks, voice privacy encrypts the voice channel so it is more difficult for anyone to eavesdrop on your conversations. Use Menu...

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25 6. Emergency calls 1 If the phone is not on, switch it on. 2 Press and hold the key for several seconds to ready the phone for calls. 3 Key in the emergency number for your present location (e.g. 911 or other official emergency number). Emergenc...

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26 Emergency key 9 Use Menu 4 1 1 to turn on this feature. When this feature is on, the phone attempts to make an emergency call when you: • press and hold the 9 key, or • press 9, then press Call . Note: When Keyguard is active, the only wa...

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27 7. Advanced functions Network feature setting Call forwarding, call waiting, and send own number are network services available through your service provider. These features do not appear in your phone’s Network services menu until you save...

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28 In-call menu When you are in a call, the function of the Navi™ key is End . However, your phone has an in-call menu that allows you to perform several functions while in a call. To use the in-call menu, press while you are in a call, then ...

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29 Ending calls Press End or select End from the in-call menu. Note: The wireless network does not support ending individual calls when more than one call is in progress. Call waiting Call waiting is a network service that allows you to receive ...

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30 Cancelling call waiting: menu method You can save the code for cancelling call waiting given by your service provider and then use the Menu 4 4 4 2 to cancel call waiting. See ‘Adding feature cancellation codes to the menu’ on page 27. Ca...

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31 Menu method You can save the code for cancelling call forwarding and then use the menu to cancel call forwarding. See ‘Adding feature cancellation codes to the menu’ on page 27. 1-touch dialing This feature allows you to make phone calls qui...

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32 Choosing your phone number (NAM selection) Your service provider can set up your phone to have two phone numbers that are activated in different service areas—for example, one number for the Toronto area and one number for the Montreal area....

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33 Menu method You can save the feature code given by your service provider so that Send own number appears in your phone’s menu, and then use Menu 4 4 5 to use this feature. See ‘Network feature setting’ on page 27. This feature must be...

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34 If you choose Manual , your phone displays a list of available and unavailable networks. (You can’t use unavailable networks.) Scroll through the choices and press OK when you reach the one you want. If you choose New Search , your phone ...

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35 Setting manual touch tone length Use Menu 4 2 1 1 to set the length of touch tones created when you press a key: Continuous means the tone sounds for as long as you press and hold the key. Fixed sets the tone length to one tenth of a second, ...

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36 8. Phone book Your phone allows you to save 100 phone numbers and associated names so they are right at your fingertips for easy dialing. Saving names and numbers Saving a name and number is easy! Just enter the phone number, press or , then...

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37 Notes about saving names • A name may appear only once in memory. If you try to save a name that already exists in memory, the phone asks if you want to replace the existing name. • If you try to save a phone number and your phone book is f...

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38 Editing names and numbers To edit phone book entries, press Menu 1 3, scroll to the entry you want to edit, then press Edit . Edit the name and number as needed. Erasing names and numbers Use Menu 1 4 to erase entries from your phone book. ...

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39 9. Call log For your convenience, the call log (Menu 3) saves a list of phone numbers you have dialed, and can show you how much time you have spent on the phone. If you subscribe to the caller ID network service, the call log also records the ...

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40 Viewing the missed calls list at any time Use Menu 3 1 to view the missed calls list at any time. To dial a number, press Options , then choose Call . Received calls If you subscribe to the caller ID network service, your phone automatically...

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41 Viewing call timers Use Menu 3 5 to view the various call timers. Last call is the duration of the last call, or current call if applicable. All calls is the duration of all calls since the timers were last reset. Life timer displays the du...

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42 10. Voice messages Voice mail is a network service that allows callers to record a message when you cannot be reached. You can then call your voice mailbox and retrieve your messages. Saving your voice mailbox number When you subscribe to voice ...

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43 11. Text messages The text message network service allows you to receive text messages from a variety of sources, such as a Web page set up by your service provider. Contact your service provider for more information. Reading messages When you ...

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44 About the Inbox The Inbox holds text messages that have not been deleted or saved. Use Menu 2 1 1 to access the Inbox at any time. You will see a list of message headers. The icon in front of the header indicates that a message has been read. ...

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45 Writing and sending text messages Note: The availability of writing and sending text messages may vary according to your wireless service provider, and you must subscribe to the text messaging network service. Please contact your service provid...

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46 Message settings are located in the Write new options menu as Settings . You may select or deselect the following settings by pressing Mark or Unmark . Received Urgent messages are indicated with an exclamation mark ( ! ) in front of th...

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47 Replying to a text message 1 Highlight the message that you want to reply to 2 Press Read , then press Options 3 Scroll to Reply, press OK 4 Send the message as you normally would ...

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48 12. Extra features Alarm clock The alarm clock feature is based on your phone’s internal clock and sounds an alert at a time you specify. Setting the alarm clock Use Menu 7 1 to turn the alarm clock on or off. Note that when you’re enterin...

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49 • To shut off the alarm, press any key except Snooze . The phone displays Keep the phone on? Press Yes to keep it on or to switch it off. •If you press Snooze , the phone turns itself off for 10 minutes, then the alarm sounds again. R...

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50 Logic Find the secret combination of figures in a column. Possible figures are shown at the top of the display. Press the 5 key repeatedly to select a figure and the 2, 4, and 8 keys to move the cursor. Once you think you have the right combina...

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51 13. Security features Access codes overview Access codes consist of the lock code and security code. When you get your phone, you should change these codes from their defaults, write down the new codes, and keep them in a safe place away from t...

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52 Restricting incoming calls Choose Restrict incoming calls to prevent your phone from receiving incoming calls. Enter your security code, then press OK . Press Mark , then press . Press Yes to save this change (or to cancel). Note: This...

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53 3 If you want, give a name of up to 10 characters to the restriction (such as Joey , Long dist , or 1-800 #s ), then press OK . The entry is added to your list of restricted numbers. Allowing calls to a number on the list If you later deci...

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54 Answering a call when the phone is locked Press Answer . Saving the unlocked phone number Use Menu 4 3 2 2 to save a number that may be called even when your phone is locked. You will be required to enter the lock code. Calling the unlocked p...

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55 14. Accessories An extensive range of accessories is available for your phone. You can select the accessories that best suit your specific communication needs. For availability, see your local authorized Nokia dealer. A few practical rules fo...

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56 Changing covers When changing covers, don’t use the phone’s antenna as leverage! 1 Switch off the power and disconnect the phone from the charger or any other device. 2 Using a coin, depress the coloured tab on the top of the phone and sli...

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57 5 Place the bottom of the cover against the bottom of the phone. Make sure all three sets of plastic tabs line up with their respective slots, as shown at left. Close the cover and snap it shut all the way around the edge of the phone. ...

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58 Batteries Several batteries are available for your phone: • BLS-2N Extended Li-Ion 900 mAh • BMS-2S Extended NiMH 900 mAh • BMS-2V Vibrating NiMH 900 mAh • BLS-4 Ultra Extended Li-Ion 1500 mAh Charging times The table below displays approx...

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59 Talk and standby times Note: The times shown are approximate. Battery operation times vary according to signal conditions, network parameters set by the service provider, and how you use your phone. Chargers and other accessories WARNING! This a...

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60 ACP-7U Standard Travel Charger Use this durable and economical charger to charge all battery options. Plug the charger into a wall outlet and connect the connector to the bottom of your phone. Check the charging status on the phone display. C...

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61 LCH-9 Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger The multivoltage Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger allows you to charge your phone when you travel. The small charger's functional design fits well with most car lighters and interiors. Charging times...

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62 When the phone is charging, no lights are displayed on the stand; check the charging status of the phone battery on the phone display. Charging moves to the rear slot once the front battery is 100% charged. When the spare battery is charging, c...

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63 15. Reference 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 th...

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64 Persons with pacemakers: • Should always keep the phone more than 6 inches (20 cm) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on; • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize ...

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65 on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They includ...

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66 Making an emergency call 1 If the phone is not on, switch it on. 2 Press and hold the key for several seconds to ready the phone for calls. 3 Key in the emergency number for your present location (e.g. 911 or other official emergency number). Em...

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67 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 ...

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68 16. Technical information CANADA Nokia Products Ltd. 575 Westney Rd. South Ajax, Ontario L1S 4N7 Tel: (905) 427-6654 1-888-22NOKIA (1 888 226-6542) Nokia, Connecting People and the Original Accessories logos are trademarks of Nokia Corporation a...

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69 17. NOKIA 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY NOKIA warrants that the NOKIA wireless phone and accessories are free from defects in material and workmanship. The warranty period for the Phone (Radio) units and all accessories (excluding carry cases) is tw...

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70 6. Removal and reinstallation costs are not covered by this warranty; 7. This warranty is applicable only to products bought through Nokia Products Ltd, in Ajax, Ontario, Canada, and sold either in Canada or Bermuda. 8. Removal, alteration, or...

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71 FOR WARRANTY SERVICE LOCATION, CONTACT YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER/RETAILER/DEALER OR DIRECTLY TO: NOKIA PRODUCTS LIMITED 575 Westney Road South Ajax, Ontario L1S 4N7 For products being returned to NOKIA or its authorized service centres, the service ...

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72 18. Index A ABC mode 11 access codes 51 accessories 55 batteries 58 chargers 59 covers 55 alarm clock 48 answering a call 16 automatic answer 34 antenna 14 external jack 7 automatic answer 34 automatic redial 18 B batteries 58 attaching 3 charging...

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73 E editing names/numbers 38 emergency calls 25, 65 emergency key 9 26 erasing names/numbers 38 external antenna jack 7 F factory settings, restoring 35 G game tones 22 games 49 H help text 8 I Inbox 44 in-call menu 28 K Keyguard 13 keypad lock 13 k...

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74 phone lock 53 phone number, choosing see NAM selection power key 6 profiles see quick alert settings Q quick alert settings 23 R reading text messages 43 received calls 40 redial automatic 18 last number 16 restore factory settings 35 restrictin...