Introduction This Phone User Guide introduces you to wireless service and all the features of your new phone. This guide is divided into the following four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Using Your Phone Section 3: Wireless Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of...
Your Phone’s Menu The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 26. CALL LOGS 1: M ISSED CALLS 2: I NCOMING CALLS 3: O UTGOING CALLS 4: M ESSAGE RECIPIENTS...
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1: All 2: All read 3: All unread 11: Message settings 1: Sending options 1: P RIORITY 2: S END CALLBACK NUMBER 3: S IGNATURE 2: Other settings 1: M ESSAGE FONT SIZE 2: M ESSAGE OVERWRITING 3: S AVE SENT MESSAGES 4: Q UEUE MSGS 5: I...
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1: All 2: All read 3: All unread 4: Settings 1: Message overwriting 2: Incoming picture message display 4: V OICE MESSAGES 1: Listen to voicemail messages 2: Clear new voicemail icon CONTACTS 1: N AMES 2: S ETTINGS 1: Scrolling view 1: Normal name list 2: Name and number 3: Large name list...
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PICTURES 1: C press Options to display the following menus:) AMERA 1: Video 2: Zoom 3: Night mode on 4: Flash on 5: Self-timer on 6: Settings 1: Image quality 2: Image size 3: Camera sounds 4: Self-timer lights 5: Default title 6: Default mode 2: C press Options to display the following menus:)
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2: My videos 1: Stored in Video recorder 2: Saved to phone 3: Online albums 1: View online albums 2: Upload pictures 3: Upload videos 4: P ICTURE ESSAGE 1: Create Picture Message 1: Send picture 1: C AMERA 2: T AKE NEW PICTURE 2: Send video 1: V...
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MY CONTENT 1: G AMES 1: Get new 2: Content manager 2: R INGERS 1: Get new 2: Content manager 3: S CREEN SAVERS 1: Get new 2: Content manager 4: A PPLICATIONS 1: Get new 2: Content manager 5: M ESSAGING 1: Get new 2: Content manager...
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SETTINGS 1: P ROFILES 1: Normal 2: Silent 3: Meeting 4: Outdoor 5: My profile 1 6: My profile 2 2: D ISPLAY 1: Main display 1: Standby mode settings 1: W ALLPAPER 2: S TANDBY MODE FONT COLOR 2: Screen saver 1: O 2: O 3: S...
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2: Mini display 1: Wallpaper 1: O 2: O 3: I MAGE 4: O AMERA 2: Screen saver 1: O 2: O 3: S CREEN SAVERS 4: T 3: Power saver 4: Sleep mode 3: Expressions 1: Select expression 3: C ONNECTIVITY 1: Bluetooth 1: Bluetooth...
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4: Beep once 5: Off 2: Ringing tone 3: Incoming call video 1: Off 2: Incoming call video 1: M 2: P ICTURES 4: Ringing volume 5: Vibrating alert 6: Message alert tone 1: Off 2: Standard 3: Special 4: Beep once 5: Long &...
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2: Date 1: Hide date / Show date 2: Set the date (grayed out if Auto-update of date & time is enabled) 3: Date format 4: Date separator 3: Auto update of date & time 1: On 2: Confirm first 3: Off 6: C 1: Location info sharing...
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5: Touch tones 1: Manual touch tones 1: C ONTINUOUS 2: F IXED 3: O 2: Touch tone length 1: S HORT 2: L 6: Start-up tone 7: Help text activation 8: Phone details 1: User details 1: M Y NUMBER 2: M OBILE STATION 3: U...
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8: R OAMING 1: Set mode 1: Home 2: Automatic 3: Roaming only 2: Call guard 3: Data roam guard 4: Roam call ringing tone 5: Service change tones 9: D ERVICES 1: Enable/Disable Data Services 2: Net guard 3: Update settings 10: O THER SETTINGS 1: Voice navigation...
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2: Application settings 1: Application sounds 2: Application lights 1: A DEFINED 2: D EFAULT 3: Application vibration 3: Enhancements (some options appear only when enhancements are connected to phone) 1: Headset 1: D EFAULT PROFILE 2: A UTOMATIC ANSWER 2: TTY/TDD 1: U 3: Charger...
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5: Network services 1: Call forwarding 1: F ORWARD ALL CALLS 2: Network feature setting 6. Restore settings ORGANIZER 1. Alarm clock 1. Alarm time 1: On (displayed after alarm time is set) 2: Off (displayed after alarm time is set) 2.
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The information contained in this user guide was written for the Nokia 6165 and 6165i products. 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.
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(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Nokia could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and contact Nokia for help with your phone. S e c t i o n 1 A...
Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps: Press and hold phone is locked, it will display “Phone locked” on the standby screen.) Press Menu. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes, the code is not visible as you type.) Press OK.
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: Press and hold Follow the system prompts to:...
Registering Your Phone Register your phone at or call www.warranty.nokiausa.com 1-888-NOKIA-2U (1-888-665-4228). Use this number if you ever need to call the Nokia Care Contact Center or have your phone repaired. Section 1A: Setting Up Service...
Getting Help Directory Assistance You have access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings. There is a per-call charge to use Directory Assistance, and you will be billed for airtime. To call Directory Assistance: Press Operator Services Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect...
Getting Nokia Help If you need help with your 6165i phone, the Nokia Care Contact Center is available for assistance. Before calling, we recommend that you write down the following information and have it available: Electronic serial number (ESN). Your zip code (only in the US).
Tel: 1-888-22-NOKIA (1-888-226-6542) Web site: www.nokia.ca For TTY/TDD users: Tel: 1-800-24-NOKIA (1-800-246-6542) Accessibility Solutions Nokia is committed to making mobile phones easy to use for all individuals, including those with disabilities. For more information, visit www.nokiaaccessibility.com Section 1A: Setting Up Service...
Phone Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Key Functions Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Using Your Phone’s Antenna Displaying Your Phone Number Navigating Through Phone Menus Making and Answering Calls Entering Text...
Key Functions Battery Strength Indicator represents the current amount of charge available in your phone. When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contact entries, the date and time, the signal and battery...
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Camera Button opens the Pictures menu and allows you to quickly access your phone’s built-in camera. Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you speak. Accessory Jack allows you to connect optional accessories, such as a USB cable. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. Earpiece lets you hear callers, calling parties, tones, and automated prompts. Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options.
(For more information, see “Controlling Your Roaming Experience” on page 71.) Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The 6165i phone by Nokia is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options.
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roam on other analog networks and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where roaming agreements have been implemented (page 71). Data services provide access to the wireless Internet in digital mode (page 159). Picture Messaging (page 123) and SMS Text Messaging (page 153) provide quick and convenient messaging capabilities.
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press and hold Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode—the phone’s idle state.
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger WARNING Use only Nokia-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Nokia-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
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Removing the Battery WARNING Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned. Always switch the phone off and disconnect the charger before removing the battery. To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages.
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Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: To install, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down until the latch snaps into place. Slide the back cover onto the back of the phone. Section 2A: Phone Basics...
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If the battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone. Always use a Nokia-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. WARNING Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
Using Your Phone’s Antenna Contact with your phone’s antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Avoiding contact with antenna area when operating the phone optimizes the antenna performance and battery life.
Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Press Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone details > User details > My number (MDN). —or— Menu > Contacts > My phone number. (Your phone number will be displayed.) Tip: To select Menu , press the center selection key when in...
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Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select highlighted options by pressing the center selection key. For example, if you want to view your last incoming call: Press the center selection key (Menu) from standby mode to access the main menu.
Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your wireless phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Just enter the number and press , and you’re on your way to clear calls. To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.
Add to contact adds the number to an existing contact in your Contacts list. (See “Using Contacts” on page 83.) Send message sends a text message or picture message to that number. (See “Using SMS Text Messaging” on page 153 and “Using Picture Messaging” on page 123.) Insert pause (‘p’) inserts a hard pause into the number string.
Silence to mute the ringer. Dismiss to send the call to your voicemail box. Answering a Roam Call with Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the network available to you.
Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to emergency numbers such as 911 (dial is locked or your account is restricted. Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode. During an emergency call, press To select an option, highlight it and press Select. My phone number to quickly show your phone number on the display screen.
Make sure your phone is properly charged before attempting any emergency calls. If your battery becomes empty, you cannot receive or make calls, including emergency calls and must wait a few minutes after the charging begins to place your call. Press display and ready the phone for calls.
Three-way call adds a new calling party to the line. End all calls ends all calls. Touch tones sends a series of DTMF tones. Contacts accesses the Contacts menu. Menu displays the phone’s main menu. During a call, the center selection key functions as the Mute button.
Press OK. The new number is saved to your contact list. To add other information for the contact, press Options Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers.
To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: Quickly press display screen. Dial the country code and phone number you’re calling and press dialing will automatically be dialed, followed by the country code and phone number.) Dialing From the Contacts List To dial an entry from your list of contacts: Select Menu>...
Making Calling Card Calls After you have saved your calling card information in your phone, you can make a call using your calling card. See “Calling Card” on page 56. To make a call using a calling card: From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Call >...
Abc to cycle through the alpha characters associated with the letters on the keypad (see page 39). 123 to enter numbers by pressing the numbers on the keypad (see page 40). Symbols to enter symbols (see page 40). Smileys to enter “emoticons” (see page 40). Templates to enter preset messages (see page 40).
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To enter text using T9 Text Input mode: Press the corresponding keys once per letter to enter a word (for example, type “Car” by pressing screen until you are done entering text. Since T9 Text Input tries to find matching words as you type, the word you are entering may change as you press each key.
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Entering Characters Using Abc Mode When Abc mode is enabled, an icon such as displayed at the top of the screen. To switch to Abc mode from T9 Text Input mode, do one of the following: Quickly press is displayed at the top of the screen. Press and hold displayed, and then select Dictionary off.
By default, the first letter of an entry and/or sentence is capitalized and the following letters are lowercase. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds, or when you enter a character on a different key.
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To enter symbols, do one of the following: Select Options > Insert symbol while in T9 Text Input mode, and then scroll to select a symbol. Press while in the Abc mode to switch to Symbol mode, and then scroll to select a symbol. A subset of the symbol library is available in Abc mode by pressing 1 when entering text.
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Profiles Sound Settings Display Settings Messaging Settings TTY Use Go to Menu Call Settings Phone Settings Resetting Your Phone Using available menu options, you can customize your phone to sound and operate just the way you want it. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs.
Profiles 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 customized to suit your needs.
Setting a Timed Profile Timed profiles can be used to prevent missed calls. For example, suppose you attend an event that requires your phone be set to Silent before the event starts, but you forget to return it to Normal until long after the event. A timed profile can prevent missed calls by returning your phone to the default profile at a time you specify.
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Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings. These options allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring. Ringer types are associated with Profiles. To select a ringer type for voice calls: Press Menu >...
To adjust your phone’s volume settings: Use the volume keys on the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or to adjust the earpiece volume during a call. Display Settings Changing the Banner The display banner is shown on your phone’s screen while in standby mode.
Changing the Wallpaper Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while powering on or off and when in standby mode. To change the wallpaper: Press Menu > Settings > Display > Main display > Standby mode settings >...
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the main menu appears on your display screen. The main menu can appear as a three-by-three grid of icons (default) or a top-to-bottom list with captions. To select the display’s menu style: Press Menu >...
Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each sent message, and create your own preset messages, to name just a few.
Select Yes. To delete all text messages: Press Menu > Messaging > Text messages > Delete messages. —or— Press Menu > Messaging > Picture Message > Delete messages. Select All, All read, or All unread. Select Yes. Preset Messages Your phone is preset with templates, also called preset messages, to help make sending text messages faster and easier.
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To add a new preset message to the Templates folder: Press Menu > Messages > Text messages > Create Message. Enter your preset message text and select Options > Save > Templates. (Your new message is added to the beginning of the list.) Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings...
TTY Use A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. A TTY device will activate TTY mode on the phone when it is properly connected.
Go to Menu Your phone offers you the option of assigning a favorite or often-used function to the Go to menu. Pressing standby mode will launch your Go to menu. Choosing Go to Options To change the options in your Go to menu: Press Options >...
Call Settings Location Info Sharing Your phone is equipped with a Location feature that allows the network to detect your position for use in connection with location-based services such as Emergency 911. To enable your phone’s Location feature: Press Menu > Settings > Call > Location info sharing. (The disclaimer is displayed.) Press More to read the Location disclaimer, and then press OK.
To set automatic redial: From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Call > Automatic redial > On or Off. Speed Dialing You can activate or deactivate speed dialing for Contacts. With this feature, you can enter speed dial numbers using one key press for locations 2-9.
Select one of the following sequence types: Access no.+ phone no.+ card no. to dial the access number, the phone number, and then the card number (+ PIN, if required). Access no.+ card no.+ phone no. to dial the access number, card number (+ PIN, if required), and then the phone number.
From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Call > Ringing tone for no caller ID > On. Press Select to accept the Nokia tune as the no caller ID ringing tone, or select Open My Content > Ringers and scroll through the available list of ringing tones.
Navigation Key The navigation key allows you to navigate to the desired menu option from the main menu. The default shortcuts are: Press Up to access Names. Press Down to access My Content. Press Right to access Data Services. Press Left to access Messaging. To change the navigation key settings to your own shortcuts: Select Menu >...
If the keypad is locked, it unlocks when you answer a call. After the call, the lock automatically resets. When the automatic keyguard is on, calls are still possible to the official emergency number programmed into your phone. Enter the emergency number and press To enable the keyguard: From the standby mode, select Menu >...
Set Length You can specify touch tone length for the Fixed option. To set the touch tone length: From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Phone > Touch tones > Touch tone length > Short (0.1 seconds) or Long (0.5 seconds). Start-up Tone You can enable or disable the tone that is heard when you turn on your phone.
To access your phone’s details: From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone details. Select from the following: User details to access My number (MDN), Mobile station ID number (MSID), User name, and Data services status. Version details to view your Phone model, Software version, Browser version, and Hardware version.
Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, Call History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: Select Menu > Settings > Other settings > Restore settings. Enter your four-digit lock code and press OK.
Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Settings Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Restricting Calls Protecting Your Pictures Security Features for Data Services By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security settings.
Accessing the Security Settings Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security settings menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security settings menu. To access the Security settings menu: Press Menu > Settings > Other settings > Security. Enter your four-digit lock code and press OK.
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Allowing Numbers With phone lock on, the only outgoing calls you can make are to the emergency number programmed into your phone or one of three numbers stored in the Allowed nos. when phone locked location: To add an allowed number: From the Security settings menu, select Allowed nos.
To change the lock code: From the Security settings menu, select Change lock code. Enter your new lock code (must be 4 digits in length) and press OK. Re-enter your new lock code for verification, and then press OK. Restricting Calls Call restrictions allow you to block or allow certain incoming and outgoing phone numbers for your phone.
To allow calls: From the Security settings menu, select Call restrictions > Restrict outgoing calls or Restrict incoming calls. Select Allowed numbers. Press Select > All contacts > Mark > Done > Yes to allow calls to or from members of your contact list. Press Add restriction to add an individual number to allow.
Security Features for Data Services Enabling and Disabling Data Services You can disable data services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all data services, including Web and messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with data services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services.
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the network available to you. Your new dual-band/tri-mode 6165i phone by Nokia works anywhere on the network available to you and allows you to roam on other analog networks and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented...
Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network available to you. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( on an analog system, the roaming icon will display along with the text “Analog Roam.”...
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Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some features, such as data services, will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail.
To check your voicemail while roaming: Dial 1+area code+your phone number. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice prompts. When you return to the network available to you, voicemail notification will resume as normal. Setting Your Phone’s Roaming Options Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities.
Using Call Guard Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the network available to you. With Call Guard enabled when you are roaming, you must press “Roaming rate applies. Place call?” to make a call and “Answer?”...
Setting Roaming Tones You can set your phone to have a unique ringtone for incoming roaming calls and to indicate when a change of service to roaming has occurred. To set your phone’s roam call ringing tone: Press Menu > Settings > Roaming > Roam call ringing tone >...
Managing Call Logs In This Section Viewing Call Logs Call Log Options Contacting Call Log Entries Saving Contact Information From Call Logs Erasing Call Logs Call logs keep track of received calls, calls made from your phone, message recipients, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your call logs.
Viewing Call Logs You’ll find the call log feature very helpful. It is a list of the most recent phone numbers, contact list entries, or addresses for calls/messages you placed, accepted, or missed. Call logs make redialing a number fast and easy. The call log feature is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
Call Log Options For additional information and options on a particular call or message, highlight a call log entry and press View to display the entry phone number or email if a contact name is shown. Press Options to select from the following: Time of call (calls only) Time of sent msg.
Sending Messages To send a message from a call log: Press Menu > Call logs. Select Message Recipients. Scroll to highlight the call log entry. Press Tip: See “Wireless Service Features: The Basics” on page 143 Saving Contact Information From Call Logs Your phone can store up to 500 contact entries with up to five phone numbers per contact.
Add the number to an existing contact using one of the following methods: Select Options > Save. Enter an existing contact name and press OK. Press Yes to add the number to the contact information. Select Options > Add to contact. Scroll to highlight the contact entry you wish to modify and select Add.
Using Contacts In This Section Adding and Editing Contact Entries Creating a Contact Group Assigning Speed Dialing Numbers Finding Contact Entries Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Deleting Contacts Contacts Settings Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your phone’s more advanced features.
Adding and Editing Contact Entries Your phone can store up to 500 contact entries with up to five phone numbers each. To add a new entry: From standby mode, enter a phone number and press Save. Enter the name for the entry and press OK. —or—...
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Send bus. card to send a business card to the entry, such as to another phone, infrared or Bluetooth capable device. Add to group to add the entry to a group. Speed dial to assign a speed dial number to the contact entry.
Creating a Contact Group You can assign each contact in your contacts list to a group. A group name can be changed, group members can be added or removed from the group, and the group can be assigned a distinctive ringer. To create a contact group: Select Menu >...
To assign a speed dialing number to an existing phone number: Select Menu > Contacts > Speed dialing. Scroll to an (empty) speed dialing location and press Assign. Enter the existing number and press OK, or press Search to locate a number in Contacts. Note: If you attempt to assign an already in-use speed dialing location to a new phone number, a dialog will appear...
Finding Speed Dialing Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dialing locations: Press Menu > Contacts > Speed dialing. Scroll through the entries using the navigation key. Speed dialing numbers are displayed in numeric order. To display an entry, highlight it and press View. To dial the phone number, press Finding Group Entries To find entries designated as part of a group:...
Select Open My Content > Ringers and scroll through the available list of ringing tones. A sample will sound as you highlight each option. Press Options > Select. To select a ringer type for a group: Press Menu > Contacts > Names. —or—...
To select the scrolling view: Press Menu > Contacts > Settings > Scrolling view. Select from the following: Normal name list to display contact names only. Name and number to display contact names and their primary number. Large name list to display contact names in a large font format.
Using Your Phone’s Organizer In This Section Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using Your Phone’s Calendar Using Your Phone’s Note Pad Using Your Phone’s To-do List Using Your Phone’s Calculator Using Your Phone’s Timer Using Your Phone’s Stopwatch Your phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle.
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. If the alarm time is reached while the phone is switched off, the phone switches itself on and starts sounding the alarm tone. If you select Stop, the phone asks whether you want to switch the phone on for calls.
To set the alarm repeat: From the alarm clock menu, select Repeat alarm > Repetition days. Press Mark or Unmark to check/uncheck the days you want the alarm to repeat. Select Done. Setting the Alarm Tone You can set which tone is played when the alarm sounds. To set the alarm tone: From the alarm clock menu, select Alarm tone.
If you do not press a key, the alarm stops after one minute and snoozes, then sounds again. Turning an Alarm Off To disable an alarm: From the alarm clock menu, select Alarm time > Off. Using Your Phone’s Calendar The calendar keeps track of reminders, calls you need to make, meetings, and birthdays.
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Noting a Specific Date You can apply five types of notes to your calendar. Your phone asks for further information depending on which note you choose. You also have the option to set an alarm for any note that you select. To add a note to a date: Go to the date on which you want to set a reminder.
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To access note options: Highlight a note and select Options while viewing the list of notes for a date to display the following: Make a note to create a new note for the selected date. Delete to remove the note. Edit to make changes to the note.
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Sending a Note You can send a note as a message or in calendar-to-calendar (vCal) format. To send a note: From the calendar view, scroll to the date containing the note you wish to send, and select View. Scroll to the note you wish to send, and select Options >...
Using Your Phone’s Note Pad Your phone comes with a note pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. You can write and save information in Notes, and send it via text message. To access the note pad: From standby mode, select Menu >...
Using Your Phone’s To-do List Use the to-do list feature to keep track of your tasks. You can save a note for a task, select a priority level for the note and mark it as done when you have completed it. You can sort the notes by priority or by date.
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To-do Note Options To access to-do notes, do one of the following: In the to-do list, highlight a to-do note, and select Options to select from the following: Add adds another note. Delete deletes the note. Mark note as done or Mark note as not done marks a note or task as complete or incomplete.
Use detail lets you use the note as a template for a new to-do note. Edit priority lets you change the note’s priority level. Send sends the note to another device as a text message, as a calendar note to another compatible device, via infrared, or via Bluetooth.
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Select Options to select an operation: Subtract Multiply Divide Square Square root Change sign To home applies the local exchange rate to the number when converting currency. To foreign applies the foreign exchange rate to the number when converting currency. Exchange rate sets the number as the local or foreign exchange rate.
To set the currency exchange rate: With no entries in the calculator screen select Options > Exchange rate. Select Foreign units in home units or Home units in foreign units. Enter the exchange rate and press OK. —or— Enter a value in the calculator screen. Select Options > Exchange rate.
Setting the Timer You can use your timer as a normal timer, which will run for a fixed time period, or as an interval timer, which can measure several time periods in succession. To set a normal timer: In timer mode, select Normal timer, enter the time (in hh:mm:ss format), and then press OK.
Changing the Time After you have set the timer, you can change the time. To change a normal timer: With a timer running, select Change time. Enter the new time and press OK. Add or modify the note, and press OK. To change an interval timer period: In timer mode, select Interval timer, highlight the interval timer you wish to modify, and press Select.
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To access the stopwatch: From standby mode, select Menu > Organizer > Stopwatch. Measuring Time Your stopwatch has two modes: split timing and lap timing. To use the stopwatch timing function: From stopwatch mode, select Split timing or Lap timing > Start.
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Saving, Viewing or Deleting Lap and Split Times To save a time while the clock is running, select Stop > Save, enter a name for the measurement, and select OK. If you do not enter a name, the total time is used as the default title for the lap or split time.
Sec tion 2H Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice Commands and Voice Dialing Managing Voice Memos Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.
Using Voice Commands and Voice Dialing 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. Voice tags are sensitive to background noise. Record voice tags and use them in a quiet environment.
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If necessary, select an option associated with that function and press Add. Select Start, and speak the voice tag clearly into the microphone. Do not select Quit unless you want to cancel the recording. The phone replays and then saves the recorded tag. Using a Voice Command After you have associated a voice tag with a function in your phone, you can issue a command by speaking the voice tag.
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To assign voice tags: From standby mode, select Menu > Contacts > Names. Highlight the contact to which you want to assign a voice tag and select Details. If necessary, highlight the number you wish to use. Select Options > Add voice tag. Press Start, wait for the tone, and then speak clearly into the microphone.
Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Speech or Sound To make and play back a recording: From standby mode, select Menu > Media > Recorder. Press the center selection key to begin recording.
Using the Built-in Camera In This Section About Your Camera Taking a Photo Recording a Video Clip Using My Albums Using Picture Messaging Your phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full- color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends.
The Nokia 6165i supports an image capture resolution from 320x240 pixels to 1152x864 pixels, and video resolution of 128x96. The image resolution in these materials may appear different.
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To take a photo: In standby mode, press Camera to activate the camera. —or— With the phone closed, press and hold the camera button on the right side of the phone. Note: The Camera function is the default shortcut for the right selection key in standby mode.
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Photo Settings and Options When the phone is in camera mode, press Options and select from the following: Video switches to video camera mode. See “Recording a Video Clip” on page 119. Zoom lets you use the navigation key left and right to adjust the camera’s zoom setting.
Default mode: Select Standard photo or Video to set which mode will start when you turn on the camera feature. Recording a Video Clip You can play or record video clips with your phone. To record a video clip: In standby mode, select Camera > Options > Video. —or—...
Transfer to send the video clip via infrared or Bluetooth. Delete to erase the video clip from memory. View videos to open the video clip gallery. Change caption to rename the video clip. Set as video clip to set the current video clip as screen saver, call video, or contact video.
Using My Albums Use My albums to organize your captured images. To access My albums: In standby mode, select Menu > Pictures > My albums to choose one of the following options: My pictures to select an image Stored in camera or Saved to phone.
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may Play the clip, or you may choose the following from the Options menu: Send to deliver the video clip to a recently used number, an entered number, an email address, a contact, or via data services. Transfer to send the video clip via infrared or Bluetooth. Delete to erase the video clip from memory.
Using Picture Messaging Use Picture Messaging to send a picture message or to check your inbox for received picture messages. Sending a Picture Message Once you’ve taken a picture or video, you can use the messaging capabilities of your phone to instantly share it with family and friends.
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Tip: Select Options > Mark all , then select Options > Send to highlight all of the images stored in your camera for sending in a Picture Mail message. to number, Send to e-mail, or View contacts to enter recipients. Select Other services to access online picture management tools.
Tip: See “Recording a Video Clip” on page 119. Viewing Picture Messages Your phone can receive picture message alerts in the inbox. The number of messages in the inbox is shown in parentheses on the Picture Message screen. To access your Picture Message inbox: In standby mode, select Menu >...
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Tip: To expand a selected picture or video from thumbnail to full-screen, select Open or Play . Use your navigation key to select a picture or video. Select Options to display your online options. Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera...
Sec tion 2J Using My Content In This Section Managing Folders and Files My Content Options This section explains the features and options of your phone’s My Content feature. Games, ringtones, screensavers, and applications reside in My Content. Section 2J: Using My Content...
Managing Folders and Files My Content is used to store and manage multimedia files such as images, audio files, themes, video clips, and so on. You can keep all your downloads inside of folders in My Content. Note: See “Downloading Premium Services Content” on page 168.
Content Manager My Content Manager is a storage area on the network available to you that is assigned specifically to your account. It allows you to store all of your Premium Service downloadable files. The files remain in My Content Manager until their license terms have expired—even after you have downloaded the content to your phone.
Using Bluetooth In This Section Turning Bluetooth On and Off Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu Pairing Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth Accessories Your phone features built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing you to share information easier than ever before. Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets, hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth enabled handhelds, PCs, printers, and other wireless phones.
To ensure interoperability between other devices supporting Bluetooth technology, use only Nokia-approved enhancements for this model. Check with the manufacturers of other devices to determine their compatibility with this phone.
If you choose the Bluetooth Off setting, all active Bluetooth connections end and Bluetooth cannot be used for sending or receiving data. Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icon shows your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: —Bluetooth is active. Note: There may be restrictions on using Bluetooth technology in some locations.
To set a Bluetooth name for your phone: From the Bluetooth Settings menu, select My phone’s name. Press Use your keypad to enter a new name and press OK to save and exit. Visibility The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to manage your visibility to other Bluetooth devices.
Searching for Devices The Search for audio enhancements options allows you to view a list of, and connect to, audio-enabled enhancements within range of your phone. To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device: Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > Search for audio enhancements.
Bluetooth Accessories Your phone is compatible with the following wireless Bluetooth headsets: HS-4W—Wireless boom headset HS-11W—Wireless headset HS-21W—Wireless clip-on headset HS-26W—Economical wireless headset HS-36W—Wireless headset HS-37W—Wireless headset Note: If infrared connectivity is activated ( Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Infrared ), Bluetooth connectivity will be deactivated.
Accessories and Enhancements In This Section Rules About Accessories Enhancements You can use many different Nokia-approved accessories and enhancements with your phone. Section 2L: Accessories & Enhancements Sec t ion 2L...
Section 2L: Accessories & Enhancements Use only batteries, chargers, and enhancements approved by Nokia for use with this particular model. The use of any other type may invalidate any approval or warranty, and may be dangerous. For availability of approved enhancements, please...
Use the following chargers and adapters with your phone: DC-4 Mobile Charger CA-44 Charger Adapter Use the CA-44 charger adapter to connect the phone to Nokia chargers with a larger barrel size. Note: See “Charger” on page 138 for standard accessories.
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Connectivity, Memory, and Other The following enhancements and applications are available for use with your phone: PC Suite Software LPS-4 Loopset CA-53 Connectivity Cable Bluetooth See “Bluetooth Accessories” on page 136. Section 2L: Accessories & Enhancements...
Wireless Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your wireless service. This section outlines your basic service features.
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: Press and hold Follow the system prompts to:...
Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you of a new message: By displaying a message on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type. By displaying New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.
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To access your messages using the phone menus: Select Menu > Messaging > Voice messages > Listen to voice messages. Press Select to listen to your messages. Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your wireless phone. To access your messages using another phone: Dial your wireless phone number.
Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level.
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Setting Up Group Distribution Lists You can create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. To set up a group distribution list: Press and hold voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press Press the system prompts.
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Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply You can reply to a voice message received from any other voicemail user. To send a reply: After listening to a voice message, press Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding You can forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,”...
Continue Recording When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue recording even after you’ve stopped. To continue recording: Before pressing with the message you recorded, press continue recording. Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the network available to you for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting.
Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind Forward Message Erase Callback Save...
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Personal Options Notification Options Administrative Options Greetings Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Section 3A: Wireless Service Features: The Basics Phone Notification Numeric Paging to a Phone Return to Personal Options Menu Skip passcode Autoplay Message Date & Time On/Off Change passcode Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu...
Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people’s phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones—and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen.
Send to many to enter a combination of recipients (recently used, individual numbers, individual emails and distribution lists). Send to distrib. list to select recipients from your distribution lists (qualifying Contacts entries must contain a wireless phone number or an email address). Press Send.
Press Send. (You may also select additional messaging options by pressing Options > Sending option to set the callback number, add a signature text, or change the message priority.) Note: When sending messages, your phone may display “Message sent.” This is an indication that the message has been sent by your phone to the message center number programmed into your phone.
Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press answers the second call.)
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all three callers are disconnected. Note: Call Waiting and three-way calling are not available while roaming off the network available to you.
Data Services In This Section Data Services Applications Getting Started With Data Services Accessing Messaging Downloading Premium Services Content Exploring the Web Data Services FAQs Data services offer easy and amazing features you will really use. These features—including messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers—let you have fun, stay in touch, and stay informed no matter where you go on the network available to you.
Data Services Applications Here is a brief list of many of the applications available through your phone. Picture Message high-resolution digital pictures, and take and send short video clips with your phone. Messaging Games : Play exciting games with full-color graphics, sound, and vibration.
Getting Started With Data Services With your wireless phone and service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Launching a Data Connection To launch a data connection: Select Menu > Web. (Your data connection will start and the home page will be displayed.) Note: If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 162), press OK to continue and launch the Web. A connection message will appear onscreen while connecting.
Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your data connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your data connection is active (data is being transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will blink to indicate data transmission.
Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a data session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around. Softkeys During a data session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys.
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Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select on-screen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the center selection key button. Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items.
Accessing Messaging You can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and coworkers 24 hours a day anywhere on the network available to you. Message Types There are many types of text messaging available on your phone.
Accessing Instant Messaging Data services also provide you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant Messenger MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger. To access instant messaging clients from your phone: From the home page, select Messaging > Instant Messaging.
Downloading Premium Services Content With data servicesand your new phone, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
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Search allows you to use your keypad to enter search criteria to locate an item. You may enter an entire word or title or perform a partial-word search (for example, entering “goo” returns “Good Ol’ Boy,” “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” and “Goofy - Club”). Downloading an Item Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press the selection key.
Press END to quit the browser and return to standby mode. Exploring the Web With Web access on your phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your phone anywhere on the network available to you.
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To access the browser menu: Select Menu (press displayed in a drop-down list.) The main browser menu page (Navigate) will be displayed. Options available under the Navigate menu include: Back: Returns the browser to the previously viewed page. Home: Returns the browser to the home page. Go to URL: Allows you to navigate directly to a Web site by entering its URL (Web site address).
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Press the scroll key left or right to access the Bookmarks, History, and Tools browser menus. The Bookmarks menu lists all of your bookmarked Web pages for easy access. Select More... > Menu to access Bookmarks options for Details, Delete, New Bookmark, New Folder, Move, Move to folder, Set as HomePage, Delete all, Hotkeys, and to Cancel the browser menu.
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Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: Go to the Web page you want to mark. Press to open the browser menu. Select Mark Page from the Navigate menu.
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Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Press Press the scroll key left or right until you reach the Bookmarks browser menus. Scroll to highlight More... and then press Select. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and select Menu >...
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Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. To restart the Web browser: Press to open the browser menu. Select Advanced from the Navigate menu, and then select Restart Browser.
Data Services FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for data services? Your user name will be displayed when you access Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone details > User details > User name. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your phone.
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When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.
Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device Caring for the Battery Radiofrequency (RF) Energy Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your phone.
General Precautions There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended, and over your shoulder. Try not to hold, bend, or twist the phone’s antenna. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged. Use only in the normal position as explained in the product documentation.
Note: For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Failure to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty. Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air.
devices should have ratings similar to phones. Ask your hearing healthcare professional for the rating of your aids. Most new hearing aids have at least an M2 immunity level. Add the M-ratings of your hearing aid and your phone to determine probable usability: Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers best use.
Nokia is not aware of similar problems with Nokia phones resulting from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved by Nokia. Use only approved batteries and accessories found through Nokia.
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. 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.
If you have any reason to believe that your battery is not an authentic original Nokia battery, you should refrain from using it and take it to the nearest authorized Nokia service point or dealer for assistance. Your authorized Nokia service point or dealer will inspect the battery for authenticity.
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If you cannot confirm that your Nokia battery with the hologram on the label is an authentic Nokia battery, please do not use the battery. Take it to the nearest authorized Nokia service point or dealer for assistance. The use...
Radiofrequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radiofrequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watt to 0.2 watt in digital mode.
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SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the 6165i are: AMPS mode (Part 22): Head: 1.03 W/kg;...
Model: 6165i by Nokia Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by Nokia. T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.
Sec tion 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Nokia One-Year Limited Warranty Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section.
No charge will be made to the Consumer for any such parts. Nokia will also pay for the labor charges incurred by Nokia in repairing or replacing the defective parts.
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Nokia. c) Nokia was not advised in writing by the Consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product within fourteen (14) days after the expiration of the applicable limited warranty period.
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Consumer may have the right to a loaner if the repair of the Product takes more than ten (10) days. Please contact the Nokia Customer Service Center at the telephone number listed at the end of this warranty if you need a loaner and the repair of the Product has taken or is estimated to take more than ten (10) days.
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This is the entire warranty between Nokia and the Consumer, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings, oral or written, relating to the Product, and no representation, promise or condition not contained herein shall modify these terms.