Nokia 2170 User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL

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The Keys
Volume
Adjusts
volume
of earpiece
or speaker.
Press
and
hold to
switch
your
phone
on and
off.
Scroll the
menu and
Personal
Directory.
Press and
hold for
continual
scrolling.
÷
Alpha/
numeric
mode
selection.
Allows you
to toggle
between
letters and
numbers.
ô
Push this
key to end
a phone
call. It also
stops the
ringing
when you
receive a
call.
Deletes
characters
and clears
the display.
"Dials"
the
number
on the
display.
WV

ó
ð
Soft keys.
The
function
of these
keys
changes
to suit
the
current
operation.
Lights up when someone is calling or
when you have a message waiting.
Call Indicator Light

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Quick guide to functions
Note: Many features require you to be at the start screen before you
can access them, press and hold ùto do this.
Accessing stored numbers - Press Wor V
Accessing stored names - Press ÷, then Wor V
Answering a call - Press óor any number key
Answering a call with call waiting - Press ó. Press
óto swap calls; press ôto end both calls.
Clearing a digit from the display - Press ù
Clearing the entire display - Press and hold ù
Emergency 9 call - Press and hold 9 for three seconds
(Emergency Key 9 feature must be set to on!)
Ending a call - Press ô
Keyguard activation - Press and hold ôuntil .(<0
*8$5' $&7,9( appears, or press 0HQX -
Keyguard deactivation - Press 0HQX -
Last number redial - Press óand wait three seconds
Listening to voice messages - With 92,&( 0(66$*( on
display, press /LVWHQ or press and hold the 1 key (requires
voice mail subscription)
Making a call - Enter phone number, then press ó
Speed dialing - Press a memory location number (2-100),
then press ó
Storing a name and number (Quick Save) -
Enter the phone number and press 0HPRU\, then press
6WRUH. Enter a name if you wish (optional), press 6WRUH
again, then press 2..
Switching on/off - Press and hold ð
Volume adjust - Press top or bottom volume button (on
the left side of the phone)

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Quick guide to the menu
Back one level - Press 4XLW
Entering the menu - Press 0HQX
Exiting the menu - Press 4XLW repeatedly, or press and
hold ù
Scrolling the menu - Press 0HQX, then Wor V
Selecting a submenu or option - Press 6HOHFW or 2.
Using shortcuts - Press 0HQX, then menu number
Menu summary
1 Memory Functions
1Dialed Numbers
2Answered Calls
3Missed Calls
4Clear All Call Lists
5Memory Erase Options
6Memory Status
7Call Timers
2 Messages
1Listen To Voice
Messages
2Read Messages
3 Call Settings
1Ringing Volume
2Ringing Tone
3One-Touch Dialing
4Emergency Key 9
5Automatic Redial
6Automatic Answer
7Calling Card
8Messages Only Mode
4 Phone Settings
1Lights
2Keypad Tones
3Manual DTMF Tones
4Auto DTMF Length
5Network Time
6Countdown Timer
7Personal Banner
8Restore Settings
9Menu List
10 Language
5 Security Options
1Automatic Phone Lock
2Change Lock Code
3Change Security Code
4Restrict Calls
5Hide Memory
6 Network Services
Items shown with an * are net-
work supported features and
may not be available in all areas.
2Call Forwarding *
4Send Own Number *
6Service Search
7 Phone Number
8 Number Editor
9 Alert Options
10 Activate Keyguard

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The Display
0HQX and 0HPRU\ (above) change with menu selection and
determine the function of the soft keys.
A call is in progress
Digital service is available
Your phone is in alpha mode
You have a voice message(s)
You have a text message(s)
Memory location, menu,
or option number
Battery
Charge
Signal
Strength
Setting
Indicator
You are roaming on a non-Sprint network
Roaming Indicator

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Table of Contents
1. Safety At A Glance ............................. 1
2. Your Phone’s Battery ....................... 3
3. Signal Strength ................................. 7
4. The Basics ........................................ 8
Cool Features........................................................ 8
To Switch Your Phone On..................................... 8
To Answer A Call................................................... 8
To Make A Call...................................................... 9
The Start Screen ................................................. 10
To Make An Emergency Call ............................... 10
Keyguard ............................................................ 11
Speed Dial........................................................... 13
Caller ID .............................................................. 14
Call Waiting ......................................................... 15
Earpiece Volume ................................................. 15
5. Your Personal Directory.................. 17
Alpha Mode......................................................... 17
To Store a Name................................................. 18
To Store Numbers and Names............................ 19
6. The Menu ........................................ 22
Menu Guidelines.................................................. 22
Summary of Menu Functions............................... 23
Menu 1, Memory Functions................................. 25
Menu 2, Messages.............................................. 25
Menu 3, Call Settings .......................................... 25
Menu 4, Phone Settings...................................... 29
Menu 5, Security Options.................................... 33
Menu 6, Network Services .................................. 33
Menu 7, Phone Number ...................................... 35
Menu 8, Number Editor....................................... 35
Menu 9, Alert Options ......................................... 35
Menu 10, Activate Keyguard ............................... 36
7. Messages & Pages......................... 37
Voice Messages.................................................. 37
Text Messages and Pages .................................. 37

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8. Security Features ........................... 40
Security Code..................................................... 40
Menu 5 1, Automatic Phone Lock....................... 41
Menu 5 4, Restrict Calls...................................... 42
Menu 5 5, Hide Memory ..................................... 43
9. Temporary Lists & Call Timers....... 44
Menu 01 1, Dialed Numbers ............................... 44
Menu 01 2, Answered Calls................................ 44
Menu 01 3, Missed Calls .................................... 44
Notepad ............................................................. 45
Menu 01 7, Call Timers....................................... 46
10. Touch Tones.................................. 47
Touch Tone Settings .......................................... 47
Touch Tone Strings ............................................ 48
11. Accessories................................... 50
Batteries............................................................. 50
Chargers ............................................................ 52
12. Care & Maintenance ..................... 53
13. For Your Safety ............................. 54
Traffic Safety....................................................... 54
Operating Environment ....................................... 54
Electronic Devices .............................................. 54
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres...................... 56
Vehicles.............................................................. 56
Emergency Calls................................................. 57
Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ............................. 57
NOKIA One-Year Limited Warranty..................... 58
14. Technical Data ............................... 61

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1. Safety At A Glance
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the
rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further
detailed information is given in this manual.
See For Your Safety on page 54.
Road Safety Comes First
Don't use a hand-held phone while driving; park the
vehicle first.
Switch Off In Hospitals
Follow any regulations or rules. Switch phone off
near medical equipment.
Switch Off In Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using
them on aircraft is illegal.
Switch Off When Refueling
Dont use phone at a refueling point. Dont use near
fuel or chemicals.
Switch Off Near Blasting
Dont use phone where blasting is in progress.
Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or
rules.
Interference
All wireless phones may get interference which
could affect performance.
Use Sensibly
Use only in the normal position (to ear). Dont touch
the antenna unneccesarily.
Use Qualified Service
Only qualified service personnel must install or
repair equipment.

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Using this Guide
The wireless phone described in this manual is approved for use in
Sprint PCS networks.
A number of features included in this guide are called Network
Services. They are special services provided by Sprint PCS.
Before you can take advantage of any of these Network Services,
you must subscribe to the service(s) from Sprint PCS and obtain
instructions for their use.
FCC/Industry Canada Notice
Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (e.g. when using a
telephone in close proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC/In-
dustry Canada can require you to stop using your telephone if such
interference cannot be eliminated. If you require assistance, con-
tact your local service facility.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT THIS DE-
VICE DOES NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.

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2. Your Phone’s Battery
When you first opened the box for your phone, you should
have found at least one battery and charger, one phone,
and this user guide. For detailed information on these
items, see Accessories on page 50.
To install your battery
Simply (1) place the battery in the grooves on the back of
your phone. Then (2) slide the battery upward until it clicks.
To remove your battery
First switch off your phone. Then (1) press the button on
top of your battery, (2) slide the battery back, and (3) lift
away from your phone.

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New batteries must be charged
for at least 24 hours before initial
use, with your phone off. Note that
a new batterys full performance
is achieved only after two or three
complete charge and discharge
cycles!
WARNING! Use only batteries, chargers and accessories
approved by the phone manufacturer for use with this particular
model. The use of any other types will invalidate any approval or
warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous
See Important battery information on page 6.
When should you charge?
With only a couple of minutes of talk
time remaining, your phone will warn
you with a tone and %$77(5< /2: will
appear on your display.
Once all the power has been drained
from your battery, youll hear three beeps with the mes-
sage 5(&+$5*( %$77(5< on your display. At this point,
your phone will switch itself off.
To charge or recharge your battery
You can charge your
phone while it is on
or off. Simply con-
nect the lead from
the charger to the
bottom of yourphone
or place it on a
charging stand. Then
connect the charger to a standard 120V AC outlet.
When the battery begins charging,
the battery strength indicator on the
right side of the display will scroll
and your phone will beep once.

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When is charging complete?
To allow the battery to completely charge, wait
for the charge indicators to stop scrolling. At this
point, your phone is considered fully charged.
However, a slight increase in charge may occur
if the phone is left connected to the charger, this
is called trickle charge.
Charging times depend on which type of battery and
charger is used. See Batteries on page 50 for details.
When charging is completed, disconnect the charger from
the AC outlet and from your phone.
Note: When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory,
grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.
Can you make calls while charging?
Yes, you can. But your battery will not charge while a call
is in progress. Charging will resume when you end the call.
What if charging fails?
If your phone displays 127 &+$5*,1*, charging is sus-
pended. Make sure the battery is connected to an
approved charging device and that the battery is at room
temperature. Extreme temperatures, hot or cold, can af-
fect your batterys performance and prevent charging.
If charging still fails, disconnect the charger from your
phone. Then reconnect the charger to your phone and re-
try. If you still experience charging problems, contact your
dealer and, if necessary, bring your phone in to have it ser-
viced. Also remember to bring in your battery and charger.
To discharge your battery
There are two ways to properly discharge a battery. You
can leave your phone on while your battery drains, finally
turning itself off. Or you can use the discharge facility of
any approved accessory equipped with this feature.

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Important battery information
Use only batteries and chargers approved by the phone
manufacturer.
When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for longer than a
week; overcharging may shorten its life.
If left unused, a fully charged battery may completely drain
(discharge) in 1 - 4 weeks.
Never use any charger or battery that is damaged or worn out.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Do not short circuit the battery. Accidental short circuiting can
occur when a metallic object (e.g. coin, clip or pen) causes direct
connection of the two terminals of the battery (metal strips on the
back of the battery), for example, when you carry a spare battery
in your pocket or purse. Short circuiting the terminals may damage
the battery or the connecting object.
Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in
summer or winter conditions, reduces the capacity and lifetime of
the battery. Always try to keep the battery between 41°F and 95°F
(5°C and 35°C). A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily
not work (or charge) even if the battery is fully charged. NiMH bat-
tery performance is particularly limited in temperatures below 14°F
(-10°C).
Temperature extremes affect the ability of your battery to charge:
allow it to cool down or warm up first.
When the battery is not in use, store it uncharged in a cool, dark
and dry place.
The battery is a sealed unit with no serviceable parts. Do not
attempt to open the case.
It is recommended that you allow your battery to fully discharge
before you recharge it.
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but
will eventually wear out. When the operating time is shorter than
normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
Do not dispose of a battery in a fire!
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Recycle!

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3. Signal Strength
Your phone operates on radio waves, and the quality of ra-
dio reception depends entirely on the strength of the radio
signal in your area.
Because the radio coverage is maintained by a wireless
network, the quality of calls on a wireless phone depends
on the strength of the wireless radio signal.
The stronger the radio signal, the better the call
quality. A strong signal is indicated by the signal
indicators on the left side of your phones display,
which scroll as the strength of the signal increas-
es and decreases.
Increasing your phones signal may be easy. Try
moving your phone slightly, or move towards a window if
youre calling from inside a building.
No service
If youre outside the wireless service
area, 12 6(59,&( will display on
your phone. No calls can be made or
received, including emergency calls.
Unavailable service
When network service is unavailable
from your service provider or its affili-
ates, emergency calls may be possible
via other networks to their designated
emergency number only (e.g. 911 or
some other official emergency
number).
Your phones display will remain empty, but a 'will appear
at the top of your screen. No other calls can be made or
received.
Also, see To Make An Emergency Call on page 10.

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4. The Basics
Your phone has many different features, some more ad-
vanced than others. This chapter highlights some very
basic features which you are most likely to use every day.
Cool Features
Did you know that you can lock the keys on your phone to
prevent accidental key presses and phone calls? Or that
you can call someone with the touch of a single button?
You can also stop your phone from ringing without even
answering the call. These are called Cool Features.
These are just some of the many Cool Features youll find
in your phone. Look for the icon throughout this own-
ers manual to see how you can use these Cool Features.
To Switch Your Phone On
1) Press and hold ðfor about three seconds
2) If you want to make a call, fully extend the
antenna for optimum performance
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any
other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your
shoulder.
TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: Extend your antenna fully when
in calls. As with any other radio transmitting device, avoid unnec-
essary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.
Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the
phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
WARNING! Do not switch the phone on when cellular phone use is
prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
To Answer A Call
Simply press and release ó
You can also press any other key on your phone to answer
an incoming call, except for the ô, ð, and ÷keys.

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Want to stop your phone from
ringing without answering it?
Simply press ô. This keeps you from answering a call
when its inconvenient to talk. You can still answer the call
by pressing óif &DOO is still flashing on your display.
Its also great way to screen your calls if you dont want to
be disturbed. Youll know who called as soon as your
phone rings if you subscribe to Caller ID. And if you have
Voice Messaging, the call will be forwarded to your voice
mailbox.
See Caller ID on page 14 and Voice Messages on page
37 for more information on these features.
To Make A Call
1) Extend the antenna
2) Enter the phone number, include area code if
necessary
3) Press ó
If the call didn’t go through
It may be because the signal is too weak, in which case
youll hear three beeps and the icon disappears from
the display.
It may also be because you have at-
tempted a call to a restricted number
or your phone is locked. If this hap-
pens, you may get the message &$//
127 $//2:(' on your display.
See Signal Strength on page 7,
Menu 5 4, Restrict Calls on page 42, and Automatic
Phone Lock on page 41 for more information.
If you make a mistake dialing
Press ùto delete the last character, or press and
hold ùto clear the entire display.

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When you want to hang up
Press ô
The Start Screen
When you first turn your phone on, the current date and
time may be on the display if this feature has been activated
(see Menu 4 5, Network Time on page 30). This is called
the start screen.
How do you get to the start screen?
Press and hold ù
Throughout this manual, you may notice that before you
can access certain features, its necessary to go to the
start screen before you can use them.
To Make An Emergency Call
Before attempting any emergency calls, see Emergency Calls on
page 57 for important safety information.
1) Switch your phone on and make sure service is avail-
able (see Signal Strength on page 7 for details )
2) Press and hold ùto go to the start screen. Enter the
emergency number (e.g. 911) and press ó. Give
your location and do not end the call until permission
is granted.
Emergency Key 9
This feature allows you to attempt emergency calls with a
single push of a button. Emergency Key 9 (Menu 3 4) must
be 21 for this feature to work.
Press 9 then ó
OR
Press and hold 9 for more than 4 seconds
Note: When Keyguard is ON, calls may be possible to the emer-
gency number programmed into your phone (e.g. 911 or other
official emergency number). However, Emergency Key 9 will not
operate.

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IMPORTANT!
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals,
wireless and landline networks, as well as 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).
Remember, to make or receive any calls, the phone must be
switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all phone networks or
when certain network services and/or phone features are in use.
Check with local service providers.
If certain features are in use (e.g., Keyguard, Restrict calls, etc.),
you may first need to turn those features off before you can make
an emergency call. Please read this manual thoroughly and contact
Sprint PCS.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all the neces-
sary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your
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.
Note: Official emergency numbers vary by location (e.g. 911 or
other official emergency number). However, only one emergency
number is programmed into your phone to be dialed automatically
by Emergency Key 9, which may not be the proper number in all
circumstances. Emergency Key 9 does not operate when certain
features are in use (e.g.,Keyguard, Restrict calls, etc.)
Keyguard
This feature helps prevent accidental key presses, espe-
cially if you wear your phone on a belt clip or keep it in your
pocket.
When Keyguard is activated and there is no call in
progress, key presses will not be accepted and key tones
will not be generated, except for calls to 911 (or other
official preprogrammed emergency numbers) and ó
and ô. If the ðkey is pressed, the lights will come on.
Note: Keyguard cannot be activated when your phone is connected
to a car kit or an office handsfree kit.

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To quickly activate Keyguard
Press and hold ôuntil .(<0
*8$5' $&7,9( appears on your
display.
This will remain on the display for
about two seconds, then the network
time will appear if this feature has
been turned on and you are in a digital network.
See Menu 4 5, Network Time on page 30 for details.
This method of activating Keyguard can be used at any
time, even at the end of a call.
Another way of activating Keyguard
Press and hold ùto go to the start screen,
Press 0HQX, then ∗
A third way to activate Keyguard
You can activate Keyguard a third way by pressing 0HQX
10. Your phone will then be protected from any unwanted
key presses.
To deactivate Keyguard
Press 0HQX, then ∗
To answer a call with Keyguard active
Press ó
During the call, the keypad remains unlocked for normal
operation. Keyguard automatically reactivates after the call
is completed.
When placing an emergency call with Keyguard active, the
emergency number is displayed only after youve keyed in
all of the digits. After the emergency call, Keyguard auto-
matically becomes active again.
Note: When Keyguard is ON, calls may be possible to the emer-
gency number programmed into your phone (e.g. 911 or other
official emergency number). However, Emergency Key 9 does not
operate.

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Speed Dial
Speed Dial is a convenient feature, allowing you to make
phone calls quickly and easily. Your phone recalls the
phone number from your personal directory, displays it
briefly, then dials it.
1) Enter memory location number (2 to 99)
2) Press ó
Note: Memory location 9 only works when Emergency Key 9 is set
to Off. When set to On, the programmed emergency number over-
rides this Speed Dial location.
See Emergency Key 9 on page 10 and Your Personal
Directory on page 17.
One-Touch Dialing
This feature operates very much like Speed Dial, except
its even easier to use. If you plan on using this feature,
youll need to store your most frequently-dialed numbers
in memory locations 2 through 8.
Once you have turned One-Touch Dialing on with Menu 3 3,
Press and hold the key (2 through 8 only) for a few
seconds to call the number in the corresponding
memory location.
Note: When using the Speed Dial and One-Touch Dial features,
remember that the 1 and 9 keys are designated for your voice mail-
box and for attempting emergency calls (only if Emergency Key 9
is On).
Also, see Menu 3 3, One-Touch Dialing on page 26 and
Emergency Key 9 on page 10 for more information.
Last Number Redial
This feature allows you to quickly redial the last number
you dialed.
Press and hold ùto go to the start screen, then
press óand wait three seconds
If you want to see the last ten numbers you have dialed,
press ó, and then quickly press Wor Vto scroll