Nokia 6190 - Cell Phone - GSM User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL

Keys
0HQX 1DPHV
ó
Dials the number
on the display.
Volume button
Adjusts volume of
earpiece or
speaker.
Softkeys
Their current
function is
displayed
above the key
(for example,
here their
functions are
“Menu” and
“Names”).
ô
Press this key to
end a phone
call, or to return
to the start
screen when no
t
in a call.
Scroll
button
Scroll through
menus,
submenus, and
phone book.
Press and hold
for continuous
scrolling.
Power key
Press and hold to
turn your phone on
or off.
Fixed
antenna
Do not
attempt to
extend or
remove!

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Indicators and Icons
Line 1 is selected for outgoing calls (see page 53).
Line 2 is selected for outgoing calls (see page 53).
You have an active call.
The phone is waiting for you to enter a response.
Ringing option is set to 6LOHQW and keypad tones,
warning tones, and message alert tone are turned off.
Keyguard has been activated. Your phone will not
accept any keypresses. To deactivate, press 8QORFN,
then .
Your phone has been set to forward all incoming
voice calls to another number.
You have forwarded all voice calls that are received on
line 1 (see page 45).
You have forwarded all voice calls that are received on
line 2 (see page 45).
You have forwarded all voice calls that are received on
lines 1 and 2 (see page 45).
You have one or more voice messages waiting.
You have one or more text messages waiting.
Analog mode is active. See “Optional Analog Module”
on page 84.
Your phone is roaming outside of its home system.
Any characters you enter will be upper-case letters.
Press the # key to switch letter case.
Any characters you enter will be lower-case letters.
Press the # key to switch letter case.
Any characters you enter will be numbers.
You are in “special character” mode; select a special
character and press ,QVHUW. (When entering letters,
switch to this mode by pressing the key.)
The alarm clock is set.

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Contents
1. For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FCC/Industry Canada Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. Getting Connected . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Battery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
When is a good time to charge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3. The Very Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Switching on the phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Checking signal strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Ending a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Switching off the phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Keyguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4. Working The Menu . . . . . . . . . . 13
Navigating tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
What is the ‘start screen’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
The main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Help text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Summary of Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5. Features A-Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6. Optional Analog Module . . . . . . 84
Analog features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Analog system selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Digital/analog selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Module security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
7. Call Forwarding Codes . . . . . . . 89
8. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Charging Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Talk and Standby Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Chargers and other accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
9. Reference Information . . . . . . . 97
10. Technical Information . . . . . . 103

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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 “Impor-
tant Safety Information” on page 97.
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 On 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
Do not use the 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 unnecessarily.
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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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/Industry Canada can require you to stop using your
telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated. If you
require assistance, 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 wireless phone described in this guide is approved
for use in GSM 1900 and AMPS networks.
Network services
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 the service(s) from your home service
provider and obtain instructions for their use.
Updates
The latest version of this Owner’s Manual may be
found on Nokia’s World Wide Web site at
www.NokiaUSA.com.
Compliance with EU Directive 89/336/EEC
This Nokia-manufactured product complies
with the European Union EMC Directive
89/336/EEC.
This product does not operate in European GSM net-
works but can be purchased and then used with an
appropriate SIM card in GSM 1900 networks in North
America or Latin America.

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2. Getting Connected
So you’ve just bought your new phone, taken it out of
the box, and you’re wondering what to do next. To get
started, just follow a few easy steps.
1) Install the SIM card
2) Attach and charge the battery
3) If you purchased an optional analog module,
attach it to the phone
See “Optional Analog Module” on page 84.
Note: The analog module is a separate accessory that may be
purchased from your service provider. It allows you to make
and receive calls in analog networks.
Installing the SIM card
Before you can use your phone, you need to put a
valid miniature SIM card in the phone. The card comes
from your network operator or service provider.
Before installing the SIM card, switch off the phone and wait
for a few seconds before removing the battery.
The SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by
scratches or bending, so be careful when you handle, insert or
remove the card.
Note: Keep all miniature SIM cards out of small children’s
reach.
1) If the battery is already attached, remove it. See
“Removing the battery” on page 9.
2) Open the SIM card
holder: slide the latch
toward the top of the
phone, then lift it up

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3) Place the SIM card in its
slot. Make sure that the bev-
elled corner is top right and
the gold contacts of the card
face into the phone.
4) Close the holder
5) Slide the SIM card
holder toward the bottom
of the phone until it locks
into place
6) Attach the battery (see below)
Battery information
Attaching the battery
To attach the battery, place
it on the back of the phone
as shown and slide it
toward the top of the
phone until it clicks into
place.

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Attaching the battery when using optional
analog module
1) Place the analog
module on the back of
the phone
2) Slide the module
toward the top of the
phone until it clicks into
place
3) Place the battery on
top of the analog
module
4) Slide the battery toward the top of the phone until
it clicks into place
Charging your new battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion or
NiMH battery. Note that a new NiMH battery’s full per-
formance is achieved only after two or three complete
charge and discharge cycles.
Note: Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer
and recharge your battery only with the chargers approved by
the manufacturer.
Also, see “Important Battery Information” on page 100 for
important battery usage information and “Talk and Standby
Times” on page 92 for approximate battery operation times.
With your phone on or off, simply connect the lead
from the charger to the bottom of your phone or to a
charging stand. Then connect the charger to a
standard 120V AC outlet.
Note: If you have purchased an optional analog module, be
sure to remove it and replace the battery before placing the
phone in a charging stand. Although the phone will fit in the
stand with the analog module attached, charging will not take
place.
When the battery is charging, the battery-strength
indicator on the right side of the display will scroll.
When you charge the battery for the first time, the
battery-strength indicator will not scroll the entire time;
this is normal.

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If your phone displays#1RW#FKDUJLQJ, charging is sus-
pended. Check that the battery is connected to an
approved charging device. If the battery is very hot or
cold, wait for a while; charging will automatically
resume after the battery is restored to its normal oper-
ating state. If charging still fails, contact your dealer.
When is a good time to charge?
Actually, you can charge anytime. If you have a NiMH
battery, you should allow it to discharge once in a while
(see “Discharging NiMH batteries” on page 9).
Whenever your phone beeps once and displays
%DWWHU\#ORZ, you only have a couple of minutes of talk
time remaining. The repetition rate of these battery-low
warnings depend on the remaining battery capacity
and the battery condition. These warnings are more
frequent when you’re in a call.
Note: The phone will not give you the warning tone under
certain conditions. See “Warning and game tones” on
page 82.
Once all the power has drained from your battery,
you’ll hear three beeps with the message 5HFKDUJH#
EDWWHU\ on your display. At this point, your phone will
switch itself off and you’ll need to recharge your
battery.
When is charging complete?
When the charge indicators stop scrolling,
your phone is considered fully charged.
However, a slight increase in charge may
occur if your phone is left connected to the
charger. This is called “trickle charge.”
Charging times depend on the type of battery and
charger used. For approximate charging and oper-
ating times, see “Batteries” on page 91.
If the battery is too hot or cold, charging may be
interrupted until the battery reaches its normal
operating temperature.