Nokia 121 T User manual

DESCRIPTION OF KEYS
More detailed information on each key is given throughout
the manual.
Press and hold to switch on or
off.
Number and alpha keys.
Used to “dial” a number. Also
to send DTMF numbers
(MENU + SEND).
After pressing RCL, press to
scroll through the memory
locations.
Recalls information from a
memory location. Also used to
show hidden digits, if the
display is full.
Used to store information in a
memory location. Also used to
confirm a setting for a feature
in the menu.
Used to enter menu functions.
Press to increase the volume;
Press to decrease the volume.
After pressing MENU, press to
scroll through the menu and to
select options.
Press to switch to alpha mode
and to key in or display letters;
press again to switch back to
numeric mode.
Deletes characters and cancels
keystrokes.
Used to end a phone call.
NOKIA

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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 the
phone on the passenger seat or where it can break loose
in a collision or sudden stop.
The use of the alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or
horn on public roads is not permitted.
Remember, road safety always comes first!
Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any
area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbid-
den to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including
cellular phones, may interfere with the functionality of in-
adequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician
or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any
questions. Other electronic equipment may also be
subject to interference.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users
are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equip-
ment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended
that the equipment should only be used in the normal
operating position.
Users are advised to switch off the phone when at a re-
fuelling point . Users are reminded of the need to observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots,
chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.
Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the
phone, its parts or accessories.
Only authorised personnel should install or service the
phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be
dangerous and may invalidate the warranty.
Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid
braking systems, electronic cruise control systems and
other electronic systems can malfunction due to the lack
of protection from radio signals. Check regularly that all
cellular phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and
operating properly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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Switch off your cellular phone when in an aircraft. The use
of cellular telephones in an aircraft may be dangerous to
the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the cellular network
and is illegal.
Failure to observe these instructions may lead to
suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the
offender, or legal action or both.
Emergency Calls
IMPORTANT!
This phone, like any cellular phone, operates using
radio signals, cellular and landline networks, and user-
programmed functions which cannot guarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never
rely solely upon any cellular phone for essential
communications (e.g. medical emergencies).
Locking the phone or restricting calls do not prevent
making emergency calls with the phone. If the ALPHA
indicator is shown on the display, you must clear it by
pressing the ALPHA key. If there are any characters on
the display, clear them with the CLR key. Otherwise
simply key in 911 (or other official, programmed
emergency number) and press the SEND key.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular phone
networks or when certain network services are in use.
Check with local cellular service providers.
Note that in uneven terrain or close to large buildings the
operating range of the base stations can be limited
affecting the connection. When making an emergency
call, remember to give the location of the emergency, as
accurately as possible. Remember that your cellular
phone may be the only means of communication at the
scene of an accident – do not cut off the call until given
permission to do so.
The cigarette lighter charger (LCH-2) contains a protective
fuse. The fuse is located in the charger tip. If the charger
does not work, the fuse may be blown. If blown, replace it
with a 3.0 amp. 125 volt fuse. Never use a fuse with a
higher current rating.
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Regulations
Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (e.g. when
using telephone in close proximity of receiving equipment).
The FCC/Industry Canada can require you to stop using
your telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated.
If you require assistance, contact your local dealer.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does
not cause harmful interference.
Important Safety Information....................................................1
Getting Started...................................................................................5
Installing and Removing the Battery.........................................5
Battery Charge Indicator.................................................................6
Charging and Recharging the Battery.....................................6
Display Indicators...............................................................................7
Basic Functions................................................................................8
Switching On and Off........................................................................8
Placing a Call........................................................................................8
Receiving a Call..................................................................................9
Signal Strength..................................................................................10
Volume Keys.......................................................................................10
Last Number Redial........................................................................10
Speed Dialing....................................................................................11
The Memory ......................................................................................11
Storing Information..........................................................................11
Keying in Names..............................................................................12
Editing Names or Numbers.........................................................13
Displaying “Hidden’’ Numbers..................................................13
Deleting Information from a Memory Location..................13
Recalling Information by Memory Location Number......13
Recalling Information by Name.................................................14
Scanning for a Number.................................................................14
Scanning for a Name.....................................................................14
Scratchpad Memory.......................................................................15
Displaying Your Own Number...................................................15
CONTENTS
FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

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Menu Facility....................................................................................16
Menu Shortcuts.................................................................................16
Menu Functions.................................................................................18
Setting the Ringing Volume.........................................................18
Setting the Ringing Type..............................................................18
Length of Your Calls.......................................................................18
Resetting the Call Timers.............................................................19
Roaming................................................................................................19
Locking/Unlocking the Phone....................................................20
Setting the Lights.............................................................................21
Setting the Key Tones...................................................21
NAM Select – Using the Phone on Two Networks...........22
Setting Auto Answer.......................................................................22
Accessory Menu...............................................................................22
Clearing Last Called Numbers..................................................23
Changing the Lock Code.............................................................23
Data Mode...........................................................................................23
DTMF Dialing......................................................................................24
Keyguard..............................................................................................25
Calling Your System Operator...................................................25
Call Forwarding.................................................................................26
Flash Function....................................................................................26
Accessories ......................................................................................26
Car Installation Kit............................................................................26
Car Installation Kit Options..........................................................27
Cellular Data Connection.............................................................27
Holder with Spiral Cable...............................................................27
Chargers...............................................................................................28
Travel Charger...................................................................................28
Fast Travel Charger........................................................................28
Desktop Charging Stand..............................................................29
Cigarette Lighter Charger............................................................29
Battery Charging Adapter............................................................30
Charging Indicators........................................................................30
Batteries................................................................................................30
Carry Options.....................................................................................31
Appendix.............................................................................................32
Display Messages...........................................................................32
Tones......................................................................................................34
Care and Maintenance..................................................................35
Troubleshooting................................................................................35
Technical Information.....................................................................36
CONTENTS

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Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery.
TO ACHIEVE FULL BATTERY CAPACITY,
NEW BATTERIES MUST BE CHARGED
WITH THE PHONE OFF FOR AT LEAST
24 HOURS BEFORE INITIAL USE.
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself in
a few weeks. Store batteries uncharged in a cool, dark
and a dry place.
The battery pack is a sealed unit with no serviceable parts
inside. Do not attempt to open the case.
WARNING: Use only Nokia-approved batteries, antennae
and chargers. The use of any other types will invalidate
any approval or warranty applying to the telephone, and
may be dangerous.
To Install the Battery:
AInsert the bottom of the battery into the base of the
phone.
B Fasten it to the phone by pressing slightly downwards
on the battery and in at the top, until the locking catch
snaps into place.
C Make sure the battery is properly installed.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY
STOP
GETTING STARTED

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To Remove the Battery:
A Switch the power off before removing the battery.
B Depress the locking catch at the top of the battery and
gently pull it away from the phone.
The bars on the right side of the display screen indicate
the battery charge level. The more bars, the higher the
battery charge. When the charge falls to less than 10%,
the phone displays a warning message BATTERY LOW
and an audible “beep’’ will be heard.
It will be repeated every 5 minutes if the phone is in
standby mode and every minute if the phone is in use.
When the battery is fully discharged, the message
RECHARGE BATTERY is displayed and you will hear three
short “beeps’’. The message will remain on the display for
10 seconds before the phone switches itself off.
A Plug the AC charger into a standard 120V AC outlet.
B Connect the lead from the charger to the bottom of the
phone. (A short “
beep’’ will sound to indicate charging is
in progress.)
C When the phone is switched on, the battery charge
indicator will scroll the bars on the right side of the display
screen. When the battery is fully charged, the scrolling will
stop and all bars will be displayed.
CHARGING AND RECHAGING THE BATTERY
BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR

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Detailed information on a variety of available battery
chargers is included in the “Accessories’’ section,
starting with page 26.
A new battery must be fully charged before being used
for the first time.
You can use the phone during recharging, but the charging
process will be interrupted for the duration of the call.
Batteries last longer and perform better if allowed to
discharge fully at least once a week. You can do this by
leaving the phone switched on overnight, or until the
message RECHARGE BATTERY is displayed and the
phone shuts itself off.
NOTE: If the battery is too hot or cold, charging will be
interrupted until the battery reaches a normal temperature.
AB – Shows which network is in use
A – A system only AB – both systems
B – B system only blank – home area only
ALPHA – Shows that the phone is in ALPHA mode and
letters can be keyed in or displayed.
MENU – Shows that the MENU key has been pressed.
88 – Indicates which menu function is on display; or which
memory location is currently being used.
ON – Shows that the phone is switched on.
ROAM – Appears when the phone is outside its home
service area.
IN USE – Shows that a call is in progress.
NO SVC – Shows that the phone is outside cellular
service area.
ROAM NO SVC
AB ALPHA MENU
IN USE
ON
SB
DISPLAY INDICATORS

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S – Shows the cellular signal strength.
B – Shows the battery charge.
Extend the antenna fully.
As with any other radio transmitting device, avoid
prolonged contact with the antenna when the phone is
switched on.
A Press the PWR key and hold it for at least 2 seconds.
The phone will carry out a short self-test sequence, then
briefly display its programmed name or number.
B When the ON indicator appears on the display, the
phone is ready for use.
If NO SVC appears it likely means that you are outside the
cellular service area and the network cannot serve you.
A cellular phone can only send and receive calls when
it is switched on.
C Press the PWR key and hold it for at least two seconds
to switch the phone off.
Fully extend the antenna before
sending or receiving a call.
NOTE: Push in the antenna when you
are not using the phone.
You can use the phone without
extending the antenna in a good
coverage area (see “Signal Strength’’,
page 10).
A Key in the number (include the area code, if you’re
making a long distance call).
The number will appear on the display.
If you make a mistake, press CLR to delete the last keystroke;
or to clear the whole display, press and hold the CLR key.
PLACING A CALL
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
BASIC FUNCTIONS

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B Press SEND. The IN USE indicator will appear, and the
number will disappear from the display.
C Lift the phone to your ear, and wait until your call is
answered. You can alter the volume of the phone or the
HF loudspeaker, (whichever you are currently using) by
pressing the volume key on the right side of the phone.
D When you have finished the call, press END.
If the message LOCKED appears on the display when you
try to make a call, your phone has been electronically
LOCKED – see “Locking the Phone’’, page 20.You can
still make emergency calls and calls to the number in
memory location 98, when the phone is locked.
If the message NO SERVICE appears in the display, you
are outside the cellular service area.
A When there is an incoming call, the ringing tone
sounds and the CALL message flashes on the display.
If the ringing tone has been switched off – the SILENT
SERVICE feature has been selected for privacy or other
reasons – the keypad and display lights will flash instead
and only one short
“beep’’ will be given (see “Setting the
Ringing Volume’’, page 18).
B Press SEND and lift the phone to your ear. (For your com-
fort do not lift the phone to your ear before pressing SEND.)
Note: For your added safety, you can press any key to
answer.
C When you have finished speaking, press END.
If you don’t answer the call, the CALL message will remain
on the display (showing that someone has tried to phone
you). Press any key to clear the display.
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The quality of your call depends on
the strength of the cellular signal in
your area. The phone displays cur-
rent signal strength as a series of
bars on the left side of the display
screen. The more bars, the better the signal. If the signal
is poor, try moving the phone slightly to improve reception.
If you are using the phone in a building, it may be
necessary to move near a window, or outdoors for better
reception.
The earpiece volume can be controlled by the two buttons
on the side of the phone.
Use the upper button to increase and the lower to decrease
the volume level. The volume level is shown on the display.
VOLUME 1 indicates the lowest and VOLUME 5 the highest
volume level. If you try to increase or decrease the volume
level over these values, a
“beep’’ is given.
The five last called numbers can be recalled from memory
and the latest number can even be redialed automatically.
The numbers can still be retrieved even if the phone has
been switched off and back on.
To recall from memory and redial the number that you
called most recently:
A With the display clear, press SEND.
The number will appear on the display and is automatically
redialed.
To recall from memory one of the five last called numbers:
A Press 0 RCL.
B Use vor Vto scroll the list until you find the desired
number.
C Press SEND to make a call to the number on the
display.
LAST NUMBER REDIAL
VOLUME KEYS
SIGNAL STRENGTH

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Speed dialing is the quickest way to recall and dial a
telephone number.
When you have stored a frequently used phone number in
memory, you can use the memory location number or
name when dialing the stored number (see “Storing
Information’’, page 11).
A Key in the number of the memory location (e.g. 0,2)
or the name stored there (name uses the ALPHA mode).
B Press SEND.
The phone will recall the telephone number or name from
memory, display it briefly, and then dial it.
Wait until your call is answered.
Your phone has 98 standard memory locations which allow
you to store phone numbers with a maximum of 32 digits
or names with a maximum of 16 letters. Names (max. 16
letters) can be stored together with phone numbers
(max 32 digits).
Only numbers or letters can be displayed at one time.
To switch from numbers to letters press ALPHA.
Only 16 characters can be displayed at one time. To see
additional characters, press and hold the RCL key.
In addition, memory location 0stores the five last called
numbers and memory location 99 stores your phone’s
own number.
A Key in the area code and phone number.
B Press ALPHA.
C Key in the name (see “Keying in Names’’, page 12).
D Press STO. The display will read STORE.
E Press STO again if you want the information stored in
the first available memory location shown in the upper
right corner of the display.
STORING INFORMATION
THE MEMORY
SPEED DIALING

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Otherwise, key in a memory location number and then
press STO.
The message STORED will be shown on the display,
confirming that the information has been stored in the
memory location specified in the upper right corner of
the display.
Note: If all the memory locations are used, the display will
read NO SPACE.
If you try to store information in a memory location that is
already used, the phone will display the memory location
number and the REPLACE CONTENT? message.
If you want to replace the existing information, press STO
within 8 seconds.
If you do not want to delete the existing information, either
press CLR or wait until the message STORE NOT DONE
appears on the display. The information you tried to store
will then reappear on the display, and you can store it in a
different memory location as described above.
If you attempt to store a name that has previously been
stored, the display will read REPLACE NAME?
Note: You may also begin the memory store procedure in
alpha mode, followed by the phone number.
A Press ALPHA. The ALPHA indicator will appear on the
display to show that the phone is in alpha mode. When
you press a key, letters will appear instead of numbers.
B Select the key labeled with the letter you want. Press it
once to obtain the first letter, twice (before the ALPHA
indicator flashes) to obtain the second, and three times
(before the ALPHA indicator flashes) to obtain the third.
If you miss the letter you want, continue pressing until it is
displayed again.
C Select further letters in the same way.
If you want the same letter twice, either select it as above,
wait until the ALPHA indicator flashes once and select it
again; or select the letter, press *, then select it again.
In alpha mode the 0 key provides a space, and the 1key
provides a “–‘’ (hyphen), and the “*’’ allows duplicate entry
of a letter.
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You can enter up to 16 characters (8 per each line of the
display). Each “space’’ and “hyphen’’ entry is included as
part of the maximum 16 characters.
D Store the name in a desired memory location.
E To exit alpha mode, press ALPHA.
Note: If you begin your memory store procedure in alpha
mode, after you have finished keying in a name, exit alpha
mode by pressing ALPHA again. Now you can key in
numbers.
If you make a mistake while keying in a name or a number,
you can correct it as follows:
A Press CLR to delete the last number or digit.
B Press and hold CLR to clear the whole display.
Note: This clears both the name and the number entered.
The phone can display up to 16 digits. If you key in more than
this, the first digits will disappear off the side of the display.
If you want to check these hidden digits, press and hold RCL
and they will appear on the display. When you release the
RCL key, the original display will reappear.
Remember to clear the whole display (press and hold
CLR) after having displayed a long number.
A Press and hold CLR to clear the display.
B Press STO. The display will read STORE.
C Key in the number of the memory location you want to
delete. The message REPLACE CONTENT? will appear.
D Press STO. The message STORED and the memory
location number will be displayed briefly, confirming that
the memory location has been deleted. (Also alpha
characters are deleted from the memory location).
A Press RCL. The display will read RECALL.
B Key in the memory location number (e.g. 0,2). The
telephone number stored in that memory location will
RECALLING INFO. BY MEMORY LOCATION NUMBER
DELETING INFORMATION FROM A MEMORY LOCATION
DISPLAYING “HIDDEN” NUMBERS
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appear on the display. If the memory location is empty,
the message EMPTY will appear.
C If you want to check the name stored with the number,
press ALPHA. (If no name was stored with the number,
the display will be blank). Press ALPHA again to return to
the number display.
D Call the number by pressing SEND. (You can place
your call with the number or the name displayed).
A Press ALPHA.
B Key in the name you want to recall (see “Keying in
Names’’, page 12).
C Press RCL. The name, and the memory location
number it is stored in, will appear on the display.
D If you want to check the phone number, press ALPHA
again.
E Call the number by pressing SEND (You can place
your call with either the name or the number displayed.)
Note: If you enter a name that does not exist in memory,
the display will read NOT FOUND.
A To scan the entire memory, press vto Vdisplay the
contents of all the memory locations.
If you have just recalled a memory location by number,
(eg. RCL,0,2), the phone will start scanning from that
memory location.
B When you find the number you want, press SEND to
make the call.
A Press ALPHA.
B Press vto display the name which is the first and Vto
display the name which is the last in alphabetic order.
To display the other names, press vor Vuntil you find the
name you are looking for. The number of the memory
location where the name is stored is shown in the upper
right corner of the display.
SCANNING FOR A NAME
SCANNING FOR A NUMBER
RECALLING INFORMATION BY NAME

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C If you want to check the phone number stored with a
name, press ALPHA. Press it again, then use vor Vto
continue scanning through the names.
D When you find the name you want, make the call by
pressing SEND.
If you want to “speed search’’ names, key in the first letter
of the name you are looking for and then press RCL.
The first name beginning with this letter will appear on
the display. To scan forward press v, to scan backwards
press V(within 15 seconds).
In addition to its 98 permanent memory locations, the
phone has one short term memory location to temporarily
store numbers keyed in during a call. The scratchpad
location is not cleared when the phone is switched off.
Note: You may wish to turn the “Keypad Tones’’ off,
(Menu 5), to store numbers during your call.
A Key in the area code and phone number.
B Press STO # #. The phone will store the number in the
scratchpad memory location.
Any number previously stored in the scratchpad
location will be lost.
C Press RCL # # to recall the number.
D Press SEND to call the number.
To move a number from scratchpad memory to a perma-
nent memory location, recall it, then store it as described
in “Storing Information’’, page 11.
Your phone number is stored in memory location 99.
To display the number:
A Press RCL 99 OR press MENU, then press vor Vkeys
until NAM SELECT appears. Press STO.
Note: If your phone is registered on more than one cellular
network, the number displayed will be for the network that
is currently being used (see “Using The Phone on Two
Networks’’, page 22).
DISPLAYING YOUR OWN NUMBER
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The menu allows you to operate or
check the setting of certain fea-
tures. Although the menu method
can take longer than the alternative
shortcut, it is often easier to
remember.
A Press MENU.
B The display will read USE <>TO VIEW. Use either v
or Vto step forward or backward through the list of the
functions available. Press STO when the desired function
is displayed.
C Use the vor Vto change the setting of the function.
(The current setting is displayed first.)
D Press STO to set the new status (the one which is
displayed.)
E Use the CLR key to exit the menu function.
Each menu function can also be controlled by a shortcut;
the phone displays the shortcut number in the top right
corner of the display.
The following menu functions can be entered either by using
the menu method (press MENU, use vand Vpress STO) or
a shortcut (press MENU and a function number):
Menu Function Shortcut Description
LOCK PHONE MENU 0 lock, unlock phone
SYSTEM SELECT MENU 1 (system feature) select
roaming option from
home type, non-home
type, home area, or
both systems
RINGING TYPE MENU 2 select ringing type
from options 1-4
CALL TIMERS MENU 3 displays length of calls;
last, total own, total
optional: reset timers
MENU SHORTCUTS
ON
SB
MENU
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LIGHTS ON OFF MENU 4 set lights off; or off after
15 sec.
KEYPAD TONES MENU 5 switch keypad tones
on/off
RINGING VOLUME MENU 6 select volume of
ringing tone from
ringing high, ringing
low, or silent service
NAM SELECT MENU 7 view and select
cellular number,
network between own
and optional
AUTO ANSWER MENU 8 automatic answer on/off
(works only with
a car kit)
ACCESSORY MENU MENU 9 accessory control
menu (works only with
external accessories
connected)
Note: When you enter a function by its shortcut,
eg. MENU 7, the name of the menu function
(eg. NAM SELECT will not be shown.
The following menu functions can only be entered by
using a shortcut (press MENU and a function number):
Clear the last called numbers MENU 10
Change the lock code MENU 11
Set the phone into data mode MENU 12
Send DTMF tones (during a call) MENU (SEND)
Set keyguard on/off MENU *
Note: The names of the functions accessible only by a
shortcut are not shown on the display. For example, if you
press MENU 10, you will see the current setting of the
function “Clear the last called numbers’’. To change the
setting, press vand Vthen STO to store the new setting in
memory.
When entering MENU 1 by its shortcut, there will be a
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Only shortcuts for the menu functions are presented below.
Obviously, you can also use the menu method (press MENU,
scroll the list and enter the desired function by STO).
The ringing tone sounds when there is an incoming call.
You can select the volume of the tone or switch it off
completely (SILENT SERVICE).
A Press MENU 6.
B Use vor Vto select HIGH, LOW or SILENT
SERVICE in the handportable mode or select volume
levels 1-5 or SILENT SERVICE when using the car
installation kit.
C Press STO.
If you select SILENT SERVICE, the message SILENT is
displayed after a brief delay. This will remind you that the
ringing tone is off. When a call is coming in, a short
“beep’’
will sound and the display and keypad lights will flash.
(The CALL message will also appear on the display.)
Note: All other tones will also be turned off.
The phone is provided with one standard and four optional
ringing tones. To select a ringing tone:
A Press MENU 2.
B Select the desired ringing type by vor V.
C Press STO to confirm the setting.
The phone allows you to check the duration of your calls.
A Press MENU 3.
B The display will show the duration of your last call in
minutes and seconds (LAST .....:..).
C Press vto display the same information for all the calls
you have made from your own number (OWN). The total
duration is displayed in minutes and seconds.
LENGTH OF YOUR CALLS
SETTING THE RINGING TYPE
SETTING THE RINGING VOLUME
MENU FUNCTIONS