Nokia 252 252 User manual

Scrolls through
menu functions.
Also adjusts
earpiecevolume
during a call.
Switches
between alpha
and numeric
modes.
Confirms and
selects choices
on display.
Enters the
menu.
Deletes
characters or
clears display.
Backspaces
one menu level.
Dials a phone
number and
a
nswers
a
call.
0-9, ∗, #: Used
to enter
numbers and
characters.
Ends a call.
Activates Key-
guard when
pressed and
held. Exits the
menu.
Shows Life
Timer when
pressed and
held.
Switches the
phone on and of
f
when pressed
and held.
Retractable antenna. Extend
fully during calls.

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Quick Guide to Functions
Answer a call -Press

or any key but

or
 
Clear a digit from display -Press
 
Clear the entire display -Press and hold
 
Emergency 9 call -Press and hold 9 for 2 seconds.
(Note: Emergency 9 Dialing must be set on!)
End a call -Press
 
Find a stored name -With clear display, press

then ▼.
Find a stored number -With clear display, press ▼.
Keyguard activate -Press and hold

, or press

∗.
Keyguard deactivate -Press

∗.
Last 10 dialed numbers -With clear display, press

then ▼. Press

again to dial displayed number.
Last number redial -With clear display, press
  
Make a call -Enter area code and phone number then
press
 
One-touch dial -Press and hold 1-8 for 2 seconds.
(Note: One-touch dialing must be set on!)
PINCALL activate -Press ∗#PINCALL #, key in PIN code,
then press
 
PINCALL deactivate -Press ∗# PINCALL # then
 
Speed dial -Press a location number (1-99) then press
 
Store a number (quick) -Key in area code and phone
number then press
 
Switch on/off -Press and hold

for one second.
Volume - adjust -During a call, press ▼or ▲.

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Quick Guide to Menu
Backstep one level -Press
 
Enter menu -Press
 
Exit menu -Press

 
Scroll through menu -Press

then ▼or ▲.
Select a submenu or option -Press
 
Shortcuts -Press
 
then the menu number.
Menu Summary:
1 Phone Book
1) Find Name
2) Save Name & Number
3) Edit Name or Number
4) Erase from Phone Book
5) Phone Book Status
2 Call Log
1) Dialed Calls
2) Erase all Recent Calls
3) Call Timers
3 Phone Settings
1) Ringing Options
2) Ringing Volume
3) Ringing Tone
4) Keypad Tones
5) Lights
6) 1-Touch Dialing
7) Emergency 9 Dialing
8) Language
9) Phone Number
10)Automatic Answer
11)Automatic Redial
4 Security Settings
1) Change Lock Code
2) Change Security Code
3) Restore Factory Settings
5 Call Settings
1) Calling Card
2) Calling Options
6 Lock Phone
Prevents outgoing calls and access
to all phone functions.
In-Call Menu
This is available only during calls.
Give the  key a short press to
access these options:
Mute
Send DTMF
Reminder Message
Displays a personalized message
when you switch your phone on.

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Contents
1. For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2. Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Discharging the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Important Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4. Basic Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Switching On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wake-up Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Last Number Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1-Touch Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Emergency 9 Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Keyguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Calling Card Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
PIN Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Voice Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
5. The Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Viewing and Entering Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Saving Numbers and Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Finding Numbers and Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Notepad Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Moving a Name and Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Erasing a Name and Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Editing a Name and Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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6. The Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
“MENU then OK” Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Shortcut Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the Menu During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
List of Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Phone Book (Menu 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Call Log (Menu 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Phone Settings (Menu 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Security Settings (Menu 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Call Settings (Menu 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Lock Phone (Menu 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
In-Call Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Reminder Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
7. Data and Touch Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Data Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Sending Touch Tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Using the Flash Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
9. Reference Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
10. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
11. Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
12. Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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1. For Your Safety
Read these simple guidelines before using your
phone. Failure to comply with these guidelines may
be dangerous or illegal.
For more detailed safety information, See “Important
Safety Information” on page 59.
Road Safety Comes First
Don’t use a hand-held phone while driving; park the
vehicle first.
Switch Off In Hospitals
Switch off your phone when near medical equipment.
Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Switch Off On Aircraft
Mobile phones can cause interference. Using them
on aircraft is illegal.
Switch Off When Refueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling point. Do not use
near fuels or chemicals.
Switch Off Near Blasting
Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress.
Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or
rules in force.
Interference
All mobile phones may get interference which could
affect performance.
Use Sensibly
Use only in the normal position (to ear). Avoid unnec-
essary contact with the antenna when phone is on.

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Qualified Service
Only qualified service personnel may install or repair
cellular phone equipment. Use only approved acces-
sories and batteries.
FCC/Industry Canada Notice
A cellular phone may cause TV or radio interference (e.g. when
usinga phone in close proximity to electronicreceiving equipment).
The FCC/Industry Canada can require you to stop using your
cellular phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you
require assistance, please contact your local service facility.
This device complies with part15 ofthe FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful
interference.
Using this Guide
The cellularphone described in this guide isapproved for use in
AMPS networks.
A number of features included in this guide are called Network
Services. They are special services provided by cellular service
providers. Before you can take advantage of any of these Net-
work Services, you must subscribe to the service(s) from your
home service provider and obtain instructions for their use.

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2. Display Indicators
Shows which type of system thephone will use when
it is roaming (see “Carrier Selection (Menu 5 2 1)” on
page 45.) Blank if Home-only system is selected, or
the phone is using a “preferred” network.
The phone is using the Home system.
Flashes ifthephoneis using aHome typesystem (not
the Home system) or when the phone is using a “pre-
ferred” network (see “Carrier Selection (Menu 5 2 1)”
on page 45).
Blank if the phone is using a non-preferred network.
A call is in progress.
Thephone isin alphamode; you canenter letters and
see names.
Indicates menu or memory location number.
and bar indicate the cellular signal strength of the
location where you are using your phone.
and bar indicate the battery charge level. When the
battery is fully charged, the whole bar is displayed.

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Signal Strength Indication
A cellular phone sends and receives radio signals. As with all
radio equipment, the quality of radio reception depends on the
strength of the radio signal in the area where you are operating
your phone.
The strength of the cellular signal is shown by the
vertical bar on the left-hand side of the display.
The higher the bar, the stronger the signal at your
present location.
When NO SERVICE is displayed, the phone is either
outside of the cellular service area or restricted from
entering service, and calls cannot be made or
received.
If the signal is poor and you are using the phone in a building,
you may get better reception near a window.

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3. Battery Information
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. Use only bat-
teries approved by the phone manufacturer and recharge your
battery only with the chargers approved by the manufacturer.
See “Important Battery Information” on page 11.
A new batterymustbe charged for aminimum of
12 hours before being used for the first time. A
new battery’s full performance is achieved only
aftertwo orthree complete charge and discharge
cycles!
See your cellular service provider or dealer for the battery options
available for your phone.
Installing the Battery
Removing the Battery
Note:Switchoffthephone’s
power before removing the
battery!





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Charging the Battery
Plug the charger into a wall outlet and connect the charger to
the bottom of your phone.
When charging starts, the battery seg-
ments scroll and the phone beeps once.
You can use the phone during charging,
but charging will be reduced for the
duration of the call.
Note: In a call, charging willstop complete-
ly if you are using the Travel Charger (ACP-7).
After the segments of the battery indicator stop
scrolling and all segments are displayed, the battery is
fully charged. Disconnect the charger from the power
outlet and phone.
If the battery is too hot or cold, the charging may be
interrupted until the battery reaches its normal
operating temperature.
Note: With a new, completely discharged battery, the phone
may take up to 45 minutes to show that charging is in progress.
Charging Times
The battery charging times shown in the following table are
approximate.

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Talk and Standby Times
Battery operation times depend greatly on how you use the
batteries, as well as on the coverage of the network and net-
work parameters set by the cellular service provider.
Battery Travel
Charger
ACP-7
Rapid
Travel
Charger
ACP-9
Rapid
Cig. Lighter
Charger
LCH-9
BKH-6
Extended
NiCd
1100 mAh
5 hours 90 minutes 90 minutes
BKL-6
Extended
Vibra NiCd
1100 mAh
5 hours 90 minutes 90 minutes
BMH-2
Light NiMH
550 mAh
3 hours 50 minutes 50 minutes
Battery Talk Time Standby Time
BKH-6 Extended
NiCd
1100 mAh
2 hours, 5 minutes 30 hours
BKL-6 Extended
Vibra NiCd
1100 mAh
2 hours, 5 minutes 30 hours
BMH-2 Light
NiMH
550 mAh
50 minutes 15 hours

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Discharging the Battery
A battery lasts longer and performs better if you fully discharge
it from time to time. To discharge the battery, leave your phone
switchedonuntilthebatteryisdrainedandthephoneturnsitself
off. Then wait for 30 minutes before connecting to a charging
source. (See “Deep Discharge” below.)
Note: Do not attempt to discharge the battery by any other
means.
Battery Low Warning
You get this message and a warning tone
when the battery charge is low and only a
few minutes of talk time remain.
The repetition rate of the battery-low warn-
ings depends on the remaining battery
capacity and the battery condition. The warnings are more
frequent when you’re in a call.
Note: If you’ve selected the Vibra Only or Silent Ringing Option,
you won’t hear any warning tones. See “Ringing Options (Menu
3 1)” on page 34.
When the battery charge is too low for the phone to work, the
phone displays RECHARGE BATTERY, then beeps, then shuts
itself off.
Charge the battery as described earlier in this section.
Deep Discharge
If you regularly just ‘top up’ the charge in your battery without
ever allowing it to fully discharge first, its life will be shortened.
In order to get the maximum life from your battery you should
allow it to discharge completely about once a month.

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To discharge the battery completely:
1) Leave the phone switched on until RECHARGE BATTERY
appears, then let the phone switch off automatically.
2) Leave the phone alone for about 30 minutes (and do not
connect a charger within this time) after it switches itself off.
During this 30 minutes, the phone is in ‘Deep Discharge’
mode. The way to ‘wake up’ the phone is to connect it to a
charger.
3) Fully charge the battery after Deep Discharge.
The phone may remind you to discharge the battery, by pre-
senting a series of battery-advice messages. Press ▼or  to
page through the information, or press  to clear the
messages.
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 cir-
cuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the
connecting object.

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• 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 battery
performance is particularly limited in temperatures below
14°F (-10°C).
• Temperature extremes affect the ability of your battery to
charge: it may require cooling or warming 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 dis-
charge 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!
Nickel Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydride
batteries must be recycled or disposed of
properly. They must not be disposed of in
municipal waste.
NiCd
NiMH

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4. Basic Functions
Switching On or Off
• Press and hold the  key for one second.
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 unnecessary
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.
Wake-up Message
When you switch your phone on, the phone displays the phone
number currently selected for your phone, or the name of the
dealer if this has been programmed. The dealer name takes
precedence over the phone number if programmed.
Note:ThisisdifferentfromtheReminderMessageyoucanstore
in your phone. See “Reminder Message” on page 49.
Selecting a Network
Your phone operates on specific networks and sometimes it
mustchoosewhichsystemtouse.Thiscanhappen,forexample,
ifyou areroaming(i.e.you leavetheareawhere you have signed
up for service).
If you want your phone to work only in certain types of networks
(for example, to take advantage of certain billing agreements
between systems), you can specify this using “Carrier Selection
(Menu 5 2 1)”. See page 45.

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Making a Call
1) Extend the phone’s antenna fully.
2) Enter the area code and phone number, then press
 . Ifyou make a mistake, press  to erase digits one
by one. Press and hold  to clear the whole display.
A phone symbol appears on the dis-
play. The call is connected when the
phone number disappears from the
display and CALL appears.
For international calls, you can enter a ‘+’ at
the beginning of a number by pressing ∗∗. Then enter the
number, then press  . The ‘+’ expands to the international
dialing code prefix.
NO SERVICE appears and the phone beeps ifyou try to make
a call when your phone is outside the cellular service area.
CALL NOT ALLOWED appears if you try to make a call that is
restricted(see“AllowedCalls(Menu522)”onpage 47), or if the
phone is locked.
If you receive a call when you’re trying to make a call, the
incoming call comes through and the outgoing call is cancelled.
Ending a Call
•Press  .
Note: If you press and hold  , you’ll activate Keyguard
(see “Keyguard” on page 17).

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Answering a Call
• Press  or any key except  or the  key.
• To answer a waiting call (normally indicated by a beep),
press  . (Note that Call Waiting is a network feature.
You need to subscribe to it through your service provider.)
Youcanpress  tostoptheringingsoundwithoutanswering
the call.
Make sure the antenna is fully extended during the call.
Note: If Keyguard is active, a call can only be answered with
 .
When there is an incoming call, the phone
rings and CALL flashes on the display.
IfyouhavesetRingingOptionstoSILENT,
the keypad and display lights flash, CALL
flashes on the display and the phone
makes a short beep (see “Ringing Options” on page 34).
You can answer a call any time, even while using Keyguard,
memory or menu functions.
If you don’t answer a call, the message 1 MISSED CALL or
‘n’ MISSED CALLS appears on the display and remains until
you press any key (except the  key) to clear the display.
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume
• During a call, press ▼or ▲to
decrease or increase the earpiece
volume level.

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Last Number Redial
• Clear the display, then press   .
Last 10 Dialed Calls
• Clear the display, press  , then ▼.Press ▼repeatedly
until you see the number you want. Then press  to
dial it.
See “Dialed Calls (Menu 2 1)” on page 32 for more information.
Speed Dialing
• Dial the number of the memory location (1-99) where the
phone number is stored, then press  .
You can also entera stored name thenpress  . The phone
dials the number stored with that name.
If the memory location is empty, the message LOCATION
EMPTY appears.
1-Touch Dialing
If 1-Touch Dialing is set to On, you can dial the phone number
stored in any of the memory locations 1-8 by pressing a single
key:
• Hold the required number key (1-8) for 2 seconds.
Note: Location 1 is recommended to be used as the Voice Mailbox Num-
ber. Location 9 cannot be used for 1-Touch Dialing to any number other
than the preprogrammed emergency number.
See “1-Touch Dialing (Menu 3 6)” on page 36.