Nokia 252C User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL

Quick Guide to Functions
Answer a call - Press SEND or any key
but END or PWR.
Clear a digit from display - Press CLR.
Clear the entire display - Press and hold CLR.
Emergency 9 call - Press and hold 9 for 2 seconds.
(Note: Emergency 9 dialing must be set to on! You can also dial
911, then press SEND)
End a call - Press END.
Find a stored name - With clear display, press ABC then !
!!
!.
Find a stored number - With clear display, press !
!!
!.
Keyguard activate - Press and hold END, or press MENU *.
Keyguard deactivate - Press MENU *.
Last 15 dialed numbers - With clear display, press SEND then
!
!!
!. Press SEND again to dial displayed number.
Last number redial - With clear display, press SEND SEND.
Make a call - Enter area code and phone number then press
SEND.
One-touch dial - Press and hold 1-8 for 2 seconds.
(Note: One-touch dialing must be set to on!)
PINCALL activate - Press *# PINCALL #, key in PIN code, then
press OK.
PINCALL deactivate - Press *# PINCALL #, then OK.
Speed dial - Press a location number (1-75) then press SEND.
Store a number (quick) - Key in area code and phone number
then press OK OK.
Switch on/off - Press and hold PWR for one second.
Volume - adjust - During a call, press !
!!
!or "
""
".

Quick Guide to Menu
Backstep one level - Press CLR.
Enter menu - Press MENU.
Exit menu - Press END.
Scroll through menu - Press MENU then !
!!
!or "
""
".
Select a submenu or option - Press OK.
Shortcuts - Press MENU then the menu number.
MENU SUMMARY
1 Phone Book
1Find Name
2Save Name & Number
3Edit Name or Number
4Erase from Phone Book
5Phone book Status
2 Call Log
1Dialed Calls
2Received Calls
3Missed Calls
4Erase all Recent Calls
5Call Timers
4 Security Settings
1Change Lock Code
2Change Security Code
3Restore Factory Settings
5 Call Settings
1Calling Options
2Calling Card*
6LockPhone
Prevents outgoing calls and access
to all phone functions.
7 Messages**
1Read Messages
2Erase Messages
3Message Alert Tone
3 Phone Settings
1Ringing Options
2Ringing Volume
3Ringing Tone
4Keypad Tones
5Lights
61-Touch Dialing
7Emergency 9 Dialing
8Language
9Phone Number
10 Automatic Answer
11 Automatic Redial
8Debit
(TRACFONE only)
1Timetank Info
2Checksum
9Prepaid
(if available)
1Check Balance
2Add Money to Account
3Prepaid Card
4Save Access Numbers
* This option is not available if
Prepaid (Menu 9) is activated.
** Messages menu is available on
Nokia 252N only. Messages feature
depends on network subscription.

Keys
Scrolls through
menu functions.
Also adjusts
earpiece vol-
ume 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
answers
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
off when
pressed and
held.
Retractable antenna. Extend fully
during calls.

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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 . . . . . . . 10
4. The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wake-up Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume . . . . . . 15
Last Number Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1-Touch Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Emergency 9 Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Keyguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Calling Card Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
PIN Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Voice and Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . 20
What is Debit Mode? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5. The Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Viewing and Entering Names . . . . . . . . 22
Saving Numbers and Names . . . . . . . . 24
Finding Numbers and Names . . . . . . . 26
Using the Notepad Memory. . . . . . . . . 26

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Moving a Name and Number . . . . . . . 27
Erasing a Name and Number . . . . . . . 27
Editing a Name and Number . . . . . . . . 27
6. The Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
“MENU then OK” Method . . . . . . . . . . 28
Shortcut Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Menu During a Call . . . . . . . 29
List of Menu Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Phone Book (Menu 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Call Log (Menu 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Phone Settings (Menu 3) . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Security Settings (Menu 4) . . . . . . . . . 43
Call Settings (Menu 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lock Phone (Menu 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Messages (Menu 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Debit (Menu 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Prepaid (Menu 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
In-Call Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Reminder Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7. Data and Touch Tones . . . . . . . . . 65
Data Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Sending Touch Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Using the Flash Function . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8. Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Availability of Network Services. . . . . . 69
Calling Line Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Message Waiting (Voicemail) . . . . . . . .71
Digital Message Service
(Nokia 252N only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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9. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10. Reference Information . . . . . . . . . . 81
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 81
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
11. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
12. Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . 89
13. NOKIA One-Year Limited Warranty. . 90
14. Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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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 81.
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 unnecessary 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 accessories and batteries.
FCC/Industry Canada Notice
A cellular phone may cause TV or radio interference
(e.g. when using a phone in close proximity to electronic re-
ceiving 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 part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does
not cause harmful interference.
Using this Guide
The cellular phone described in this guide is approved for
use in AMPS and/or NAMPS 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 Network 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 the phone will
use when it is roaming (see “Carrier Selection
(Menu 5 1 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 if the phone is using a Home type system
(not the Home system) or when the phone is using
a “preferred” network (see “Carrier Selection
(Menu 5 1 1)” on page 45).
Blank if the phone is using a non-preferred network.
A call is in progress.
The phone is in alpha mode; you can enter letters
and see names.
Indicates that you have received a voice mail
message.
Indicates that you have received a short text mes-
sage. Blinks when Messages list (memory) is full.
Indicates menu or memory location number; may
indicate number of unheard voice messages.
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 dis-
play. 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 re-
stricted 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 batteries approved by the phone manufacturer and
recharge your battery only with the chargers approved by
the manufacturer. See “Important Battery Information” on
page 10.
See your cellular service provider or dealer for the battery
options available for your phone.
Installing the Battery
Removing the Battery
Note: Switch off the
phone’s power before
removing the battery!
➋
➊
➊➋
➌

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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
segments scroll and the phone
beeps once.
You can use the phone during charg-
ing, but charging will be reduced for
the duration of the call.
Note: In a call, charging will stop completely if you are
using the Standard Travel Charger (ACP-7U).
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.

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Charging Times
The battery charging times shown in the following table
are approximate.
Battery
Standard
Travel
Charger
ACP-7U
Rapid
Travel
Charger
ACP-9U
Rapid
Cig. Lighter
Charger
LCH-9
BMH-3
Extended
NiMH
1150 mAh
5 hours 1 hour,
30 min.
1 hour,
30 min.
BMH-8
UltraExtended
NiMH
1580 mAh 7 hours 2 hours,
30 min.
2 hours,
30 min.
BML-8
UltraExtended
Vibra NiMH
1580 mAh

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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
network parameters set by the cellular service provider.
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 switched on until the battery is drained
and the phone turns itself off. Then wait for 30 minutes
before connecting to a charging source. (See “Deep
Discharge” on page 9.)
Note: Do not discharge the battery by any other means.
Battery Talk Time Standby
Time
BMH-3
Extended NiMH
1150 mAh
up to
2 hours
up to
39 hours
BMH-8
Ultra Extended NiMH
1580 mAh up to
3 hours
up to
58 hours
BML-8
Ultra Extended Vibra NiMH
1580 mAh

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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
warnings 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 37.
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.
To discharge the battery completely:
1Leave the phone switched on until RECHARGE
BATTERY appears, then let the phone switch off
automatically.
2Leave the phone alone for about 30 minutes (and do
not connect a charger within this time) after it
switches itself off.

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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.
3Fully charge the battery after Deep Discharge.
The phone may remind you to discharge the battery, by
presenting a series of battery-advice messages. Press !
or OK to page through the information, or press CLR to
clear the messages.
Important Battery Information
• Note that a new battery’s full performance is achieved
only after two or three complete charge and discharge
cycles!
• The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds
of times but it will eventually wear out. When the
operating time (talk time and standby time) is notice-
ably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
• Use only batteries approved by the phone manufac-
turer and recharge your battery only with the chargers
approved by the 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, since overcharging
may shorten its life. If left unused a fully charged
battery will discharge itself over time.
• (NiMH batteries only) For good operation times,
discharge the battery from time to time by leaving
your phone switched on until it turns itself off (or by
using the battery discharge facility of any approved
accessory available for your phone). Do not attempt
to discharge the battery by any other means.

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• Temperature extremes will affect the ability of your
battery to charge: allow it to cool down or warm up
first.
• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
• Never use any charger or battery which is damaged
or worn out.
• Do not short circuit the battery. Accidental short cir-
cuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip, or
pen) causes direct connection of the + and - 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, will reduce
the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to
keep the battery between 59º F and 77º F (15º C and
25º C). A phone with a hot or cold battery may
temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully
charged. NiMH batteries’ performance is particularly
limited in temperatures below 14º F (-10º C). Li-Ion
batteries’ performance is particularly limited in
temperatures below 32º F (0º C).
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire!
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with any
local regulations.

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4. The Basics
Switching On or Off
• Press and hold the PWR 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 a
wake-up message consisting of the phone number cur-
rently selected for your phone, or the name of the dealer if
this has been programmed. (If programmed, the name
takes precedence over the phone number.)
To change the wake-up message:
1Press ABC, then enter the message. Press OK.
2At the prompt SAVE IN LOCATION?, press ∗. Press
OK. (The wake-up message is stored in location ‘∗’.)
Note: The Wake-up Message is different from the Reminder
Message you can store in your phone. See “Reminder
Message” on page 64.

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Note: The wake-up message is specific to your currently
selected phone number.
Selecting a Network
Your phone operates on specific networks and sometimes
it must choose which system to use. This can happen, for
example, if you are roaming (i.e. you leave the area where
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 1 1)”. See page 45.
Making a Call
1Extend the phone’s antenna fully.
2Enter the area code and phone number, then press
SEND. If you make a mistake, press CLR to erase
digits one by one. Press and hold CLR to clear the
whole display.
A phone symbol appears on the
display. 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 SEND. The ‘+’ expands to the
international dialing code prefix.
NO SERVICE appears and the phone beeps if you try to
make a call when your phone is outside the cellular service
area.