Nokia 6150 User manual

Electronic user´s guide released subject to “Nokia User´s Guides Terms and Conditions, 7th June, 1998”.
User’s Guide
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Issue 2

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Nokia Mobile Phones operates a policy of continuous development.
Therefore, we reserve the right to make changes and improvements
to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice.

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Quick and Easy
Congratulations for choosing this Nokia phone! These pages provide
some basic tips on using your phone. For more detailed information,
read through the User’s Guide.
Making your first call
1With the phone battery removed, insert your SIM card. Install
and charge the battery. See Chapter ‘Getting Started’ for details.
2Switch on your phone by pressing and holding . Wait until the
operator name appears on the display.
3Key in the area code and phone number and press .
4End the call by pressing .
Call Functions
Answering a call Press .
Ending a call Press .
Redial When the display is clear, press
to access the last dialled
numbers. Press to dial the
desired number.
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Press the volume keys on the side
of the phone.
Phone Book Functions
Quick Save Key in the phone number and
press Save. Key in the name and
press OK.
Quick Find When the display is clear, press
, (key in the first letter of the
name), scroll with or to
the desired name.

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Using Phone Book during a Call To access Phone Book during a
call, press Options, select
Names.
Speed Dialling Press a number key - ,
press .
If the Speed Dialling
function in Menu 4-3-3 is
activated, press and hold the
corresponding number key -
until the call is started.
Calling your voicemailbox Press and hold . If the phone
requests for your voice mailbox
number, key it in and press
OK .
Essential Shortcuts
Locking the Keypad
Unlocking the Keypad Press Menu then (within 3
seconds) / Press Unlock, then
.
Changing Ringing Tone PressMenu, choose Profiles, press
Select, choose the desired
profile, press Options, choose
Personalise, press OK.
To change the ringing tone,
choose
Ringing tone,
press Select, choose the
desired setting, press OK
.
Writing & Sending a Message Press Menu , , Key in a
message, (press to change
between upper and lower case
characters, press and hold
for numbers, press for
special characters), press
Options, choose Send, press
OK, enter the phone number,
press OK.

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Contents
Quick and Easy ..................... 3
Using This Guide ................................9
About Labels and
Security Code ..................................10
Accessories .......................................10
1. Your Phone ..................... 11
The Display Indicators ...................12
Clear Display................................12
The Selection Keys .........................12
Protection Cap of the Antenna
Connector .........................................13
2. Getting Started .............. 14
Installing the SIM card .................14
Removing the SIM Card ...............15
Charging the Battery ....................15
Switching the Phone
On and Off ........................................16
3. Call Functions................. 18
Making and Answering Calls ...... 18
Making Calls..................................18
International Calls .....................18
Making a Call Using
the Phone Book ..........................19
Last Number Redial...................19
Calling Your Voice Mailbox..... 19
Speed Dialling
a Phone Number.........................19
Answering a Call..........................20
Call Waiting.................................20
In-Call Options .............................21
Making a Conference Call .......21
Adjusting the
Earpiece Volume...........................22
Keypad Lock (Keyguard).............22
4. Phone Book..................... 23
About the Phone Book (Names) .23
Entering the Phone Book ...........23
Selecting the Phone Book
(Memory in Use)...........................23
Setting the Type of View
for Stored Names and
Phone Numbers.............................24
To Set the ‘Type of View’..........24
Storing a Phone Number
with a Name (Add Entry) ...........24
Recalling a Name
and Phone Number......................26
Erasing a Name
and Phone Number......................26
One by One...................................26
All at Once....................................27
Assigning a Phone Number
as a Speed Dial Number.............27
To Use the Speed Dial Key.......27
Caller Groups.................................28
Including a Phone Number
in a Caller Group.........................28
Setting the Ringing Tone
and Graphic for a
Caller Group.................................29
Phone Book Status.......................29
Service Numbers
(Service Nos)..................................30
Copying and Printing via IR ......30
5. Using the Menu.............. 32
Accessing a Menu Function
by Scrolling ......................................32
Accessing a Menu Function
by Using Its Shortcut .....................33
List of Menu Functions .................34

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6. Messages (Menu 1) ....... 38
About Messages ..............................38
Reading a Text Message
(Inbox - Menu 1-1) .....................38
Sending a Text Message
(Outbox- Menu 1-2 and
Write Messages - Menu 1-3) ...39
Writing, Sending and
Saving a Text Message .............39
Message Settings
(Menu 1-4).....................................40
Common (Menu 1-4-)...............41
Info Service (Menu 1-5).............41
Fax or Data Call (Menu 1-6).....42
Making a data or fax call.........42
Receiving a data or fax call.....42
Service Command Editor
(Menu 1-7).....................................42
Voice Messages (Menu 1-8) .....42
Listen to Voice Messages
(Menu 1-8-1) ..............................42
Voice Mailbox Number
(Menu 1-8-2) ..............................43
7. Call Register (Menu 2).. 44
About Call Register ........................44
Missed Calls (Menu 2-1)............44
Received Calls (Menu 2-2)........44
Dialled Numbers (Menu 2-3)....45
Erase Recent Call Lists
(Menu 2-4).....................................45
Show Call Duration
(Menu 2-5).....................................45
Show Call Costs (Menu 2-6).....46
Call Cost Settings
(Menu 2-7).....................................46
Call Costs’ Limit
(Menu 2-7-1) ..............................46
Show Costs in
(Menu 2-7-2) ..............................46
8. Profiles (Menu 3) .......... 47
What You Can Do
with Profiles .....................................47
Selecting Different Profiles........47
Customising Profiles....................47
Settings for Profiles.....................48
Incoming Call Alert....................48
Ringing Tone ................................49
Ringing Volume...........................49
Vibrating Alert.............................49
Message Alert Tone....................49
Keypad Tones ...............................49
Warning and Game Tones........49
Automatic Answer (in Car
and Headset Profile Only).........49
Lights (in Car Profile Only).......50
Renaming Profiles ........................50
9. Settings (Menu 4).......... 51
Alarm Clock (Menu 4-1) ...............51
Clock (Menu 4-2) ............................51
Setting the Clock:.........................52
Call Settings (Menu 4-3) ..............52
Anykey Answer
(Menu 4-3-1).................................52
Automatic Redial
(Menu 4-3-2).................................53
Speed Dialling (Menu 4-3-3)....53
Call Waiting Options
(Menu 4-3-4).................................53
Own Number Sending
(Menu 4-3-5).................................53
Phone Line in Use
(Menu 4-3-6).................................53
Phone Settings (Menu 4-4) .........54
Language (Menu 4-4-1).............54
Cell Info Display
(Menu 4-4-2).................................54
List of Own Numbers
(Menu 4-4-3).................................54
Welcome Note (Menu 4-4-4)...54

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Network Selection
(Menu 4-4-5)................................54
Security Settings (Menu 4-5) .....55
PIN-Code Request
(Menu 4-5-1)................................55
Call Barring Service
(Menu 4-5-2)................................55
Fixed Dialling (Menu 4-5-3).....56
Closed User Group
(Menu 4-5-4)................................56
Security Level (Menu 4-5-5) ....57
Change Access Codes
(Menu 4-5-6)................................57
Phone Line Change
(Menu 4-5-7)................................57
Restore Factory Settings
(Menu 4-6) .......................................58
10. Call divert (Menu 5).... 59
11. Games (Menu 6).......... 61
Memory.........................................61
Snake.............................................61
Logic...............................................61
12. Calculator (Menu 7).... 63
Using the Calculator .....................63
To Make a Currency
Conversion .......................................64
13. Calendar (Menu 8) ...... 65
14. Infrared (Menu 9)........ 68
Receiving Data via the IR Port ...68
Sending Data via the IR Port ......69
Checking the Status of an IR
Connection .......................................69
15. Smart Messaging
Services................................ 70
Using Nokia and
Operator Services ...........................71
Storing Access Numbers ............71
Downloading the
List of Services..............................71
Saving a Service Message
as a Bookmark...............................72
Using a Service Saved
as a Bookmark...............................72
An Example of Downloading
and Using a Nokia Service.........73
Other Services .................................74
Saving a Service Address ...........74
Accessing a Service......................75
16. SIM Services................. 76
17. Reference
Information ......................... 77
Access Codes ....................................77
Security Code (5 digits)..............77
PIN Code (4 to 8 digits)..............77
PIN2 Code (4 to 8 digits) ...........77
PUK Code (8 digits)......................78
PUK2 Code (8 digit) .....................78
Barring Password..........................78
Battery Information .......................78
Charging and Discharging
the Battery.....................................78
Using the Batteries ....................79
Care and Maintenance ......80
Important Safety
Information ........................ 81

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For Your Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be
dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this
manual.
ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST
Don’t use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless phones may get interference which could affect
performance.
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 refuelling 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.
USE SENSIBLY
Use only in normal position (to ear). Don’t touch the antenna
unnecessarily.
USE QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified service personnel must install or repair equipment.
ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES
Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect
incompatible products.

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CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES
When connecting to any other device, read its user’s guide for
detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
Remember to make backup copies of all important data.
MAKING CALLS
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Enter the phone
number, including the area code, then press . To end a call
press . To answer a call press .
EMERGENCY CALLS
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. If the word “Clear”
appears on the display above the key, press and hold Clear
to clear the display. Enter the emergency number, then press .
Give your location. Do not end the call until told to do so.
INFRARED PRECAUTIONS
Do not point the IR beam at anyones’s eyes or allow it to interfere
with other IR devices.
Using This Guide
The wireless phone described in this guide is a dual band phone
approved for use on the GSM900 and GSM1800 networks and on
the GSM900/1800 dual band network.
A number of features included in this guide are called network
services. They are special services provided by wireless service
providers. Before you can take advantage of any of these network
services, you must subscribe to these service(s) from your home
service provider and obtain instructions for their use.

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About Labels and Security Code
IMPORTANT! Your phone has labels on it. These are
important for service and related purposes, so be careful
not to lose the label or the information it contains.
IMPORTANT! The security code 12345 is supplied with your
phone. Change the code in Menu 4-5-6, ‘Change Access
Codes’. Keep the new code secret and in a safe place which
is separate from the phone.
Accessories
The following manufacturer-approved rechargeable batteries are
available for your phone: NiMH batteries BMS-2V, BMS-2S and
BMS-2, and Li-Ion batteries BLS-2, BLS-2H, BLS-4 and BLS-5.
This apparatus is intended for use when supplied with power from
ACP-7, ACP-9, LCH-9 and DCH-9. Other usage will invalidate any
approval given to this apparatus and may be dangerous.
Belt Clip
Use only the belt clip BCH-16.
WARNING! Use only batteries, chargers and accessories
approved by the phone manufacturer for use with this
particular phone model. The use of any other types will
invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone,
and may be dangerous.
For availability of approved accessories, please check with
your dealer.
When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory,
grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.

Your Phone
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1. Your Phone
The phone is equipped with the keys given below. Throughout this
guide, all key presses are represented by icons such as and .
Power key
Switches the phone on or off.
Pressing this key briefly while the
display is clear or during a call will
result in the list of profiles being
displayed.
Pressing the power key briefly while
in the Phone Book or menu functions
will turn the phone’s display light on
for 15 seconds.
Selection keys
Each of these keys performs the
function indicated by the text shown
on the display immediately above it.
Scroll keys
Use these keys to scroll through
names, phone numbers, menus or
setting options.
Dials a phone number and answers
a call.When the display is clear:
shows the most recently dialled
number.
Ends or rejects a call. Also exits
from any function at any time.
Enter numbers and characters.
calls your voice mailbox when
pressed and held.
Used for various purposes in
different functions.
Volume keys
The upper key increases and the
lower key decreases the earpiece
volume.
1. Power key
2. Infrared (IR) port
3. Volume keys
4. Connectors for
external devices

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The Display Indicators
Display indicators and icons inform you about the operation of the
phone. Indicators and icons related to the different phone functions
are explained later in this User’s Guide.
Clear Display
The indicators described below are shown when the phone is ready
for use, and no characters have been entered by the user. This screen
is also called idle mode. The name of the current cellular network
operator will be shown on the display.
and bar Shows the signal strength of the cellular network at
your current location. The higher the bar, the stronger
the signal.
and bar Shows the battery charge level. The higher the bar, the
more power there is in the battery.
The Selection Keys
Below the display you can find two so-called selection keys. Their
functions depend on the guide texts shown on the display above the
keys.
For example, when there is the word ‘Menu’ above the key,
pressing this key enters the menu functions.
Similarly, pressing the key under the word ‘Names’ allows
access to the Phone Book functions.

Your Phone
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In this User Guide, the selection keys are indicated by the relevant
guiding text appearing in bold (e.g. Menu or Names).
Protection Cap of the Antenna
Connector
At the back of the phone below the antenna there is a connector for
an external antenna.
The connector is protected by a rubber cap. To attach an external
antenna to the phone, first remove the cap and then connect the
antenna.
After removing the external antenna, remember to replace the cap.
NOTE: Keep the cap out of small children’s reach.

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2. Getting Started
Installing the SIM card
•Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
•The SIM card and its contacts can easily be damaged by scratches
or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the
card.
•Before installing the SIM card, always make sure that the phone is
switched off and then remove the battery.
1With the back of the phone
facing you, press the locking
catch of the battery
downwards(1.), and lift the
battery off the phone (2.).
2Release the SIM card holder by
drawing it in the direction of
the arrow.
3Insert the SIM card ensuring
that the bevelled corner is on
the right side and that the
golden connectors are
downwards. Follow the
directions on the phone.

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4Slide the SIM card holder back
to keep the card in its place.
5Place the battery onto the
back of the phone as shown
below. Slide the battery up the
body of the phone until the
catch engages (a click is
heard).
Removing the SIM Card
Lift the battery off the phone as
described on page 14. Keep the
phone on its side and release the
SIM card holder. Then remove the
SIM card.
Charging the
Battery
1Connect the lead from the
charger to the bottom of the
phone.

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2Connect the charger to an AC wall outlet. The battery
indicator bar will start to scroll.
The text Charging is briefly displayed if the phone is switched
on. You can use the phone while charging it is charging.
NOTE: If the battery is totally flat, it may take a
few minutes before the charging indication
appears on the display or any calls can be made.
The charging time depends on the charger and
battery used. For example, charging a BLS-2 battery
takes about 4 hours.
3The battery is fully charged when the battery indicator bar stops
scrolling, and the text Battery full is briefly displayed (if
the phone is on). Charging time depends on the charger and
battery used.
4Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet and the phone.
If the text Not charging is displayed, charging has been
suspended. Wait for a while, disconnect the charger, plug it in again
and retry. If charging still fails, contact your dealer.
For more information, see chapter ‘Reference Information’ - ‘Battery
Information’.
Switching the Phone On and Off
Press and hold the key for a second.
If the phone asks for a PIN code:
The PIN code is usually supplied with
the SIM card.

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•Key in the PIN code, which is displayed as asterisks, and press OK.
See also ‘Reference Information - Access Codes’.
If the phone asks for a security code:
•Key in the security code, which is displayed as asterisks, and press
OK.
See also ‘Reference Information - Access Codes’.
WARNING! Do not switch on the phone when
wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may
cause interference or danger.
TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: As with any other radio
transmitting device, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily 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.

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3. Call Functions
Making and Answering Calls
Making Calls
1Key in the phone number including the area code.
To edit a number on the display, press to move the cursor to
the right and to move it to the left. Press Clear to delete
the character to the left of the cursor.
2Press to call the number.
3Press to end the call (or to cancel the call attempt).
Normal position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone
with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
NOTE: If you accidentally select phone line 2 and
your SIM card does not support this function, you
cannot make any calls. You can get back to phone
line 1 by pressing and holding when the
display is clear.
NOTE: When you are using the phone with the car
kit CARK-91, you can switch from handsfree mode
to privacy mode by picking up the external
handset HSU-1. To switch back to handsfree, first
press Options and then put down the handset
within 15 seconds.
International Calls
1Press twice for the international prefix (+ character
replaces the international access code).
2Enter the country code, area code and phone number.
3To call the number, press .

Call Functions
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Making a Call Using the Phone Book
1Press Names.
2When Search is highlighted press Select.
3Key in the first letter of the name and press OK.
You can skip this step if you wish.
4Use and to reach the desired name.
5Press .
Last Number Redial
The last ten phone numbers you called or attempted to call are
stored in the phone’s memory. To redial one of these last-dialled
numbers:
1With display clear, press once to access the list of the last-
dialled numbers.
2Use or to reach the desired number or name.
Calling Your Voice Mailbox
1Press and hold when the display is clear.
2If the phone asks for the voice mailbox number, key it in and
press OK. You obtain this number from your service provider.
To edit this number at a later time, see ‘Voice mailbox number
(Menu 1-8-2)’.
Speed Dialling a Phone Number
If you have assigned a phone number to one of the speed dialling
keys ( to ), you can call that phone number in either of the
following ways:
•Press the corresponding speed dialling key and press .

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•If the Speed Dialling function is set to on (see Menu 4-3-3): Press
and hold the corresponding speed dialling key ( to ) until
the call is started. Note: Pressing and holding dials your voice
mailbox number.
Answering a Call
1To answer the call, press .
2Press to end the call.
TIP: To reject an incoming call, press . If the
‘Divert when busy’ function is activated to
divert the calls, for example to your voice mailbox,
rejecting an incoming call will also divert the call.
See chapter 10 - ‘Call Divert (Menu 5)’.
NOTE: If more than one name is found in the
Phone Book with the same last seven digits as the
caller’s phone number, only the caller’s phone
number will be displayed, if this is available.
Call Waiting
This network service allows you to answer an incoming call while
you have a call in progress if you have activated the menu function
Call Waiting Options (Menu 4-3-4).
1Press Answer or . The first call is put on hold. To reject the
new call, press Options, choose Reject.
2To switch between the two calls, press Swap or .
3To end the active call, press .