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RSA Security. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. The information contained in this user guide is written for Nokia 6012 product. Nokia operates a policy of ongoing development. Nokia reserves the right to make changes to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.
Contents For your safety... vii Welcome... ix About your device ... ix Network services ... ix Shared memory... ix Get help... x Find your phone label ... x Care centre contact information... x Updates... x 1. Phone at a glance ... 1 The standby mode ...
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Send and receive contacts (business cards) ... 19 Send a business card... 19 5. Messages (Menu 1) ... 20 Text messages ... 20 Write and send ... 20 Options ... 20 Templates... 21 Read and reply... 21 Options ... 22 Change sending options ...
For your safety Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user guide for further information. SWITCH ON SAFELY Do not switch the phone on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
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EMERGENCY CALLS Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Press the End key as many times as needed to clear the display and return to the main screen. Enter the emergency number, then press the Talk key. Give your location.
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Nokia 6012 mobile phone. Your phone provides many functions which are practical for daily use, such as a hands-free loudspeaker, alarm clock, calculator, calendar, and more. Your phone can also connect to a PC, laptop, or other device using a data cable.
Get help Find your phone label If you need help, Nokia Customer Care is available for assistance. Before calling, we recommend that you write down the following information and have it available: •...
P h o n e a t a g l a n c e The standby mode The standby mode is home base and indicates that your phone is in idle mode. Signal strength (1)—A higher bar indicates a stronger network signal. Battery level (2)—A higher bar indicates more charge in the battery.
Icon Indicates... The alarm clock is set to on. See Alarm clock, 50. The countdown timer is running. See Countdown timer, 54. The stopwatch timer is running in the background. See Stopwatch, 55. Integrated hands-free is active. See Using the loudspeaker, 11.
P h o n e a t a g l a n c e Phone menus Phone features are grouped according to function and are accessed through the main menus. Each main menu contains submenus and lists from which you can select or view items and personalise your phone features.
P h o n e a t a g l a n c e In-phone help Many features have brief descriptions (help text) which can be viewed on the display. To view these descriptions, scroll to a feature, and wait for about 10 seconds. Press More to view all of the description, or press...
S e t u p y o u r p h o n e 2. Set up your phone Antenna Your phone has two antennas: • The retractable antenna is active when fully extended (1). • The internal antenna is always active (2).
Remove the back cover 1. With the back of the phone facing you, push down on the back cover release button. 2. Slide the back cover toward the bottom of the phone and remove. Remove the battery After you have removed the back cover, insert your finger into the finger grip, and lift the battery from its compartment.
S e t u p y o u r p h o n e Charge the battery 1. Plug the charger into a standard ac outlet. 2. Insert the charger output plug into the round jack at the bottom end of the phone. After a few seconds, the battery indicator in the display starts to scroll from bottom to top.
Change the Xpress-on™ covers Note: Before removing the cover, always switch off the power, and disconnect the charger and any other device. Avoid touching electronic components while changing the covers. Always store and use the device with the covers attached. Remove the back cover With the back of the phone facing you, push down on the back cover...
S e t u p y o u r p h o n e 3. Press the front cover and keymat against the phone, and snap the front cover into place. Warning: Always replace the front cover before replacing the battery and the back cover.
Using the last dialled number 1. In the standby mode, press the Talk key to display the last 20 numbers dialled. 2. Scroll to the number (or name) you wish to redial, and press the Talk key. Conference calling Conference calling is a network service that allows you to take part in a conference call with two other participants.
S e t u p y o u r p h o n e hold the phone to your ear during the loudspeaker operation. While in a call: • To activate the loudspeaker, press Loudsp. • To deactivate the loudspeaker during a call, press Handset.
3. Text entry You can use two methods for entering text and numbers: • Standard mode is the only way to enter text into the contacts list and to rename caller groups. • Predictive text input is a quick and easy method for writing messages or creating a calendar note.
Select. Text entry The illustration below simulates your display each time a key is pressed. For example, to write Nokia with predictive text on and with the English dictionary selected, press each of the following keys once: •...
4. Contacts list The contacts list can hold up to 250 contacts with multiple numbers and text notes for each contact. The amount of numbers and text entries that you can save may vary, depending on length and the total number of entries in the contacts list.
C o n t a c t s l i s t 1. In the standby mode, scroll down to select the number you wish to change, and press Details. 2. Scroll to the number you wish to set as default, and select >...
If speed dialling is off, the phone displays a prompt asking if you would like to turn speed dialling 5. Press to activate speed dialling. Change speed dialling numbers 1. In the standby mode, select Contacts > speed dials. 2. Scroll to the speed dialling entry you wish to change, and select Options >...
C o n t a c t s l i s t View name—View the name of the contact. Delete—Delete the entire contact entry from your contacts list. 4. Edit the option to your preference, and press OK. Delete contacts list entries 1.
Configure settings You can select how the contacts appear in your contacts list and view the amount of memory used or available in your phone. 1. In the standby mode, select Contacts > Settings. 2. Select one of the following options: Scrolling view—Select...
M e s s a g e s ( M e n u 1 ) 5. Messages (Menu 1) If you have subscribed to a messaging service through your wireless provider, you can send and receive text messages to compatible phones that also subscribe to a compatible message service.
Send—Send the message to one recipient. List recipients—View the list of recipients for the message. Settings—Set the priority of the message. Save message—Select Archive save the message in the Archive folder; select Templates to save the message as one of your predefined templates in the Templates Clear...
M e s s a g e s ( M e n u 1 ) Scroll up and down to view the whole message if necessary. 2. Select Options > Reply. 3. Select a Start reply with then compose your reply using the keypad.
Voice messages If you subscribe to voice mail, your wireless provider will furnish you with a voice mailbox number. You need to save this number to your phone to use voice mail. When you receive a voice message, your phone lets you know by beeping, displaying a message, or both.
M e s s a g e s ( M e n u 1 ) Note: Voice mail services vary by service provider. The following instructions are examples of common operations. Please check with your service provider for specific instructions for using your voice mail service.
Message folders Save messages to folders You can save drafts of messages or received messages to an existing folder or to a folder that you have created. 1. Open the received message or create a new message, and press Options. 2.
M e s s a g e s ( M e n u 1 ) A single message To delete a single message, you need to open it first. 1. In the standby mode, select > Messages > Text messages. 2.
6. Call register (Menu 2) Call register stores information about the last 20 missed, 20 received, and 20 dialled calls. It also adds the total duration of all calls. When the number of calls exceed the maximum, the most recent call replaces the oldest.
C a l l r e g i s t e r ( M e n u 2 ) 2. Scroll to a name or number, and press Options. 3. Scroll to an option, and press Select to view or activate the option.
2. To view the duration of dialled calls placed while in the home network or while roaming, select Details > Home or Roaming. Received calls 1. To view the duration of all received calls, in the standby mode, select Menu >...
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C a l l r e g i s t e r ( M e n u 2 ) Last received data/fax—View the size (KBKB) of the last received data/fax call. All sent data/fax—View the size (KB) of all sent data and fax calls. All received data/fax—View the size (KB) of all received data and...
7. Profiles (Menu 3) Profiles define how your phone reacts when you receive a call or message, how your keypad sounds when you press a key, and more. Ringing options, keypad tones, and other settings for each of the available profiles can be left at their default setting, or personalised to suit your needs.
S e t t i n g s ( M e n u 4 ) 8. Settings (Menu 4) Use this menu to change the time and date settings, call settings, phone settings, display settings, tone settings, enhancement settings, security settings, system settings, network services, and to restore the factory settings.
Automatic update of service Your phone is capable of receiving updates to wireless services sent to your phone by your service provider. In the standby mode, select Settings > Call settings > Auto- update of service > or Off. Calling cards If you use a calling card for long distance calls, you can save the calling card numbers in your phone.
Note: For more information on connectivity, refer to the PC/PDA Connectivity Guide. The PC/PDA Connectivity Guide can be downloaded from the Nokia website at http://www.nokia-asia.com. 1. In the standby mode, select > Settings > Call settings fax calls >...
The phone language affects the time and date formats of the clock, alarm clock, and calendar. Automatic keyguard You can set the keypad of your phone to lock automatically after a preset time delay (from 10 seconds to 60 minutes). 1.
S e t t i n g s ( M e n u 4 ) 1. In the standby mode, select > Settings > Phone settings Welcome note. 2. Enter a note (up to 44 characters). Press * to display and select from available special characters.
Change the date format 1. In the standby mode, select > Settings > Time settings Date. 2. Scroll to the Date separator, and press Select. 3. Select the separator of your choice. 4. Scroll to Date format, and press Select. 5.
S e t t i n g s ( M e n u 4 ) 2. Scroll to the colour scheme of your choice, and press Select. Banner Banner is a network service. See Network services, ix for more information. If your wireless service provider supports this feature, you can choose whether the display shows...
activated when a headset is connected Automatic answer—Calls are answered automatically after one ring when a headset is connected. Select or Off. Handsfree Scroll to the option of your choice, and press Select to enter the submenu and modify its settings. Default profile—Choose the profile you wish to be automatically...
S e t t i n g s ( M e n u 4 ) 1. In the standby mode, select > Settings > Security settings Call restrictions. 2. Enter the security code, and press OK. See Security code, 41 for more information.
2. Enter the lock code, and press OK. See Lock code, 41 for more information. 3. Enter the phone number; or press Search, recall the number from the phone book, and press OK. Call the allowed phone number 1. In the standby mode, press the Scroll up or Scroll down key.
S e t t i n g s ( M e n u 4 ) 1. In the standby mode, select > Settings > Security settings Access codes > Change security code. 2. Enter the current security code (default is 12345), and press OK. 3.
Divert all calls—Divert all calls to the number you specify. Divert if busy—Divert incoming calls when you are in a call. Divert if not answered—Divert incoming calls to another number if you are unable to answer. You can set a delay before diverting takes place.
S e t t i n g s ( M e n u 4 ) Restore factory settings You can reset some of the menu settings to their original values. Data that you have entered or downloaded is not deleted, for example, entries in your contacts list are not affected.
You can download images and tones using web sites or Nokia PC Suite. Open the gallery In the standby mode, select Gallery. The following submenus are...
G a m e s ( M e n u 6 ) 10. Games (Menu 6) Challenge yourself or a friend to one of the fun games in your phone. Note: Some menus listed are network services. Contact your wireless provider for more information.
11. Voice (Menu 7) Voice dialling You can dial up to 25 stored numbers using voice dialling. Before using voice tags, note that: • Voice tags are not language dependent. They are dependent on the speaker’s voice. • You must say the name exactly as you said it when you recorded it.
V o i c e ( M e n u 7 ) 3. Pronounce the voice tag clearly into the microphone. When the phone finds the voice tag, Found: appears, and the phone automatically dials the number. If the phone does not locate a number or recognise the voice tag, No match found...
The phone replays and saves the recorded tag. The icon appears next to commands which have voice tags assigned. Activate a voice command After you have associated a voice tag with a phone function, you can issue a command by speaking the voice tag.
O r g a n i s e r ( M e n u 8 ) 12. Organiser (Menu 8) Your phone contains features to help organise your everyday life, including an alarm clock, calendar, calculator, countdown timer, and stopwatch. Alarm clock Set an alarm The alarm clock is based on the...
the device asks whether you want to activate the phone for calls. Press to switch off the device or make and receive calls. Do not press when wireless phone use may cause interference or danger. Turn an alarm off In the standby mode, select Organiser >...
O r g a n i s e r ( M e n u 8 ) time. You are then given the option to set an alarm. Birthday—You are prompted to enter the person’s name, and year of birth. You are then given the option to set an alarm.
containing notes will be in bold font.) 3. Select Options > notes. 4. Scroll to the note you wish to send, and select Options note > Via calendar msg. 5. If you selected calendar, enter the number for the recipient, or press Search retrieve a number from the contacts list, and press OK.
O r g a n i s e r ( M e n u 8 ) 4. Enter the second number in your calculation. 5. Press Options (equals is highlighted) and Select. Currency converter You can convert foreign currency to domestic, or vice versa, directly from the start screen or from the Calculator...
icon appears on the start screen when the countdown timer is set. When the time runs out, your phone sounds an alarm, displays the timer note, and flashes its lights. • Press any key during the alarm to stop the timer. •...
O r g a n i s e r ( M e n u 8 ) Measure lap time You can use the lap time function when you want to track how long it takes to complete each cycle or lap. 1.
Modem setup You can use your Nokia phone as a modem with your laptop computer or handheld device, giving you access to the internet (for e-mail and Web browsing) or corporate networks wherever you are.
P C C o n n e c t i v i t y Download software PC Suite, the PC Suite/PC connectivity user guide, and all related software is provided to you free of charge. Please download from the mobile phone products section at the Nokia’s website, www.nokia-asia.com.
This device is intended for use when supplied with power from ACP-7 or ACP-12 charger. Warning: Use only batteries, chargers, and enhancements approved by Nokia for use with this particular model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty, and may be dangerous.
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E n h a n c e m e n t s • Full Car Kit (CK-6) • Car Installation Kit (CARK-126) • Mobile Holder (MBC-17) • Mobile Lighter Charger (LCH-12) • Headrest Handsfree (BHF-1)
When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Nokia approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Nokia approved chargers designated for this device.
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R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. Battery information This section provides information about battery charging times with the Standard Charger (ACP-7), the Mobile Charger (ACP-12), talk- times, and standby times.
Care and maintenance Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you protect your warranty coverage and enjoy your device for many years. • Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
To maintain compliance with radio frequency exposure guidelines only use enhancements approved by Nokia for use with this device. When the device is on and being worn on the body, always use an approved carrying case.
Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer or its representative of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added.
A d d i t i o n a l s a f e t y i n f o r m a t i o n Emergency calls Important: Wireless phones, including this phone, operate using radio signals, wireless networks, landline networks, and user-programmed functions.
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SAR values may vary depending on national reporting requirements and the network band. For SAR information in other regions please look under product information at www.nokia.com.
Nokia reserves the right to refer the consumer to the relevant cellular operator in the event that the Product contains operator specific features before any service will be provided.