Nokia 6255 User manual

User's Guide for Nokia 6255

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Contents
For your safety............................ vii
Welcome....................................... ix
About your device ...................................... ix
Network Services........................................ ix
Shared memory............................................ x
Getting help.................................................. x
Find your phone label............................. x
Updates....................................................... x
Accessibility solutions ............................ x
1. Phone at a glance.................... 1
Keys and parts.............................................. 1
The standby mode screen.......................... 3
Quick keys...................................................... 3
Indicators and icons ................................... 3
Get the most out of this guide................ 4
Phone menus ................................................ 5
The scroll method .................................... 5
In-phone help ........................................... 5
’Go to’ functions.......................................... 6
Choose ’Go to’ functions ....................... 6
2. Set up your phone................... 7
Antenna.......................................................... 7
Battery............................................................ 7
Remove the back cover .......................... 7
Remove the battery................................. 8
Install the UIM card ................................ 8
Install the MMC card.............................. 8
Replace the battery................................. 9
Replace the back cover .......................... 9
Charge the battery .................................. 9
Turn your phone on or off...................... 10
Connect the headset ............................... 10
Make a call................................................. 10
Using the keypad .................................. 10
Using the contacts list ........................ 11
Using the last dialled number ........... 11
Conference calling................................ 11
Answer calls............................................... 11
Answer/reject or silence
an incoming call.................................... 11
Adjust the earpiece volume ............... 12
Answer a call with
the keypad locked................................. 12
Using the loudspeaker ......................... 12
Options during a call............................ 12
Keyguard ..................................................... 13
Lock the keypad..................................... 13
Unlock the keypad ................................ 13
3. Text entry ............................... 14
Standard mode.......................................... 14
Text (Abc) ................................................ 14
Numbers (123)....................................... 14
Punctuation and special
characters................................................ 15
Predictive text input................................ 15
Activate/deactivate .............................. 15
Text entry ................................................ 15
4. Messages (Menu 1) ............... 16
Text messages............................................ 17
Write and send ...................................... 17
Read and reply....................................... 18
Change sending options...................... 19
Change message settings ................... 19
Picture messages ...................................... 19
Download pictures................................ 20
Multimedia messages.............................. 21
MMS settings......................................... 22
Voice messages ......................................... 26
Save voice mailbox number............... 26
Call and setup your voice mail.......... 26
Listen to your voice messages........... 26
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View details of last voice mail .......... 27
Automate voice mail............................ 27
Web messages........................................... 28
Message folders........................................ 28
Save drafts and received messages
to folders................................................. 28
View saved messages........................... 29
Delete messages ....................................... 29
A single message................................... 29
All messages in a folder...................... 30
Voice tags ................................................... 30
Assign a voice tag to an entry .......... 30
Dial a number ........................................ 31
Voice tags................................................ 31
5. Call register (Menu 2)........... 32
View missed calls ..................................... 32
View received calls................................... 32
View dialled numbers.............................. 33
Call times ................................................ 33
Delete call registers................................. 33
View duration of calls............................. 33
Last call.................................................... 33
Dialled calls ............................................ 34
Received calls......................................... 34
All calls .................................................... 34
Life timer................................................. 34
Clear timers ............................................ 34
View duration of data/fax calls............ 34
View duration of minibrowser.............. 35
6. Contacts (Menu 3)................ 36
Add new contacts .................................... 36
Save a name and number................... 36
Save (only) a number........................... 36
Save an entry ......................................... 36
Save multiple numbers and
text items................................................ 36
Set up voice tags................................... 37
Caller groups .......................................... 37
Set up speed dialling ........................... 38
Edit contacts list entries ........................ 38
Delete contacts list entries.................... 39
View the contacts list ............................. 40
Search for a name ................................ 40
Configure settings ................................ 40
Send and receive contacts
(business cards)......................................... 41
Send a business card............................ 41
7. Camera (Menu 4)................... 42
Take a photo .............................................. 42
Other options ......................................... 43
Self-timer................................................ 43
Record a Video clip .................................. 44
Settings ....................................................... 44
8. Gallery (Menu 5).................... 46
Folders ......................................................... 46
9. Media (Menu 6)..................... 48
Media player .............................................. 48
Music player............................................... 48
Play music tracks .................................. 49
Radio ............................................................ 50
Turn the radio on and off ................... 50
Voice recorder ........................................... 51
Make a recording .................................. 51
Media equaliser......................................... 52
Activate an equaliser set .................... 52
10. Settings (Menu 7) ............... 53
Profiles......................................................... 53
Personalise a profile............................. 53
Set a timed profile................................ 53
Main display settings .............................. 54
Wallpaper................................................ 54
Colour schemes ..................................... 54
Menu view .............................................. 54
Mini display settings ............................... 54
Wallpaper................................................ 54
Colour schemes ..................................... 55
Screen saver ........................................... 55
Tone settings.............................................. 55
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Time and date settings ........................... 55
Clock......................................................... 55
Date .......................................................... 56
Set the auto-update of date
and time .................................................. 56
Call settings ............................................... 57
Anykey answer....................................... 57
Automatic redial ................................... 57
Speed dialling ........................................ 57
Answer when fold is opened ............. 57
Calling card............................................. 57
Call summary ......................................... 58
Ringing tone for no caller ID............. 58
Phone settings........................................... 59
Phone language..................................... 59
Memory status....................................... 59
DTMF tones............................................. 59
Start-up tone ......................................... 59
Welcome note........................................ 60
Help text activation ............................. 60
Voice commands....................................... 60
Assign a voice tag to a command.... 60
Enhancement settings ............................ 61
Headset.................................................... 62
Handsfree................................................ 62
Loopset..................................................... 62
TTY/TDD.................................................... 62
Charger .................................................... 62
Security settings....................................... 63
PIN code .................................................. 63
Personal unblocking
key (PUK) code....................................... 63
Call restrictions ..................................... 64
Security level.......................................... 64
Access codes........................................... 65
Voice privacy .......................................... 65
App. settings.............................................. 65
Network....................................................... 65
Roaming options................................... 65
Mode......................................................... 66
Network services ...................................... 66
Store a feature code ............................ 66
Call diverting.......................................... 66
Call waiting ............................................ 67
Send own caller ID when calling...... 67
Restore factory settings ......................... 68
Choose ’Go to’ funtions .......................... 68
Organise functions ............................... 68
11. Organiser (Menu 8)............. 69
Alarm clock ................................................ 69
Set an alarm........................................... 69
Set the alarm tone................................ 69
Alarm conditions................................... 69
Turn an alarm off.................................. 70
Calendar...................................................... 70
Go to a date............................................ 70
Note a specific date ............................. 70
View notes (day view).......................... 71
Options while viewing
a list of notes ......................................... 71
Send a note............................................. 72
To-do list..................................................... 72
Add a To-do note .................................. 72
Calculator ................................................... 73
12. Mobile Web (Menu 9)......... 74
Mobile internet access............................ 74
Sign on to the mobile internet............. 74
Navigate the mobile internet................ 75
Phone keys .............................................. 75
Receive a call while online................. 75
Make an emergency call
while online............................................ 75
13. Connectivity (Menu 10)...... 76
Bluetooth connectivity ........................... 76
Pairing...................................................... 77
Infrared........................................................ 79
Send and receive data ......................... 79
Connection indicator ........................... 79
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USB data transfer..................................... 79
Transfer files using Windows
Explorer.................................................... 79
Data/fax calls............................................. 81
Data transfer .......................................... 81
14. Extras (Menu 11)................ 82
Games.......................................................... 82
Collections.................................................. 82
Select application ................................. 82
Memory status....................................... 83
15. UIM services (Menu 12) ..... 84
16. Enhancements ..................... 85
17. Reference information........ 86
Battery information................................. 86
18. Care and maintenance........ 88
19. Additional safety
information.......................... 89
Index........................................... 93
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For your safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not
following them may be dangerous or
illegal. Read the complete user guide for
further information.
SWITCH ON SAFELY
Do not switch the phone on
when wireless phone use is
prohibited or when it may
cause interference or danger.
ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST
Obey all local laws. Always
keep your hands free to
operate the vehicle while
driving. Your first
consideration while driving
should be road safety.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless phones may be
susceptible to interference,
which could affect
performance.
SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS
Follow any restrictions.
Switch the phone off near
medical equipment.
SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT
Follow any restrictions.
Wireless devices can cause
interference in aircraft.
SWITCH OFF WHEN
REFUELING
Don't use the phone at a
refuelling point. Don't use
near fuel or chemicals.
SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING
Follow any restrictions. Don’t
use the phone where blasting
is in progress.
USE SENSIBLY
Use only in the normal
position as explained in the
product documentation.
Don't touch the antenna
unnecessarily.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may
install or repair this product.
ENHANCEMENTS AND
BATTERIES
Use only approved
enhancements and batteries.
Do not connect incompatible
products.
WATER-RESISTANCE
Your phone is not
water-resistant. Keep it dry.
BACKUP COPIES
Remember to make back-up
copies or keep a written
record of all important
information stored in your
phone.
CONNECTING TO OTHER
DEVICES
When connecting to any
other device, read its user
guide for detailed safety
instructions. Do not connect
incompatible products.
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EMERGENCY CALLS
Ensure the phone is switched
on and in service. Press the
End key as many times as
needed to clear the display
and return to the main screen.
Enter the emergency number,
then press the Call key. Give
your location. Do not end the
call until given permission to
do so.
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of
the Nokia 6255 mobile phone. Your
phone provides many functions
which are practical for daily use,
such as a hands-free loudspeaker,
alarm clock, calculator, calendar,
and more. Your phone can also
connect to a PC, laptop, or other
device using a data cable, Bluetooth,
or Infrared. To personalise your
phone, you can set your favourite
ring tones.
■About your device
The Nokia 6255 wireless phone
described in this guide is approved
for use on the CDMA 800, 1900 and
AMPS networks.
Contact your service provider for
more information about networks.
When using the features in this
device, obey all laws and respect
privacy and legitimate rights of
others.
Warning: To use any features
in this device, other than the
alarm clock, the phone must
be switched on. Do not switch
the device on when wireless
phone use may cause
interference or danger.
■Network Services
To use the phone you must have
service from a wireless service
provider. Many of the features in this
device depend on features in the
wireless network to function. These
Network Services may not be
available on all networks or you may
have to make specific arrangements
with your service provider before you
can utilise Network Services. Your
service provider may need to give
you additional instructions for their
use and explain what charges will
apply. Some networks may have
limitations that affect how you can
use network services. For instance,
some networks may not support all
language-dependent characters and
services.
Your service provider may have
requested that certain features be
disabled or not activated in your
device. If so, they will not appear in
your device menu. Contact your
service provider for more
information.
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■Shared memory
The following features in this device
may share memory: contacts, text
messages, photos, images, and tones
in gallery, calendar notes, games,
and applications. Use of one or more
of these features may reduce the
memory available for the remaining
features sharing memory. Your
phone may display a message that
the memory is full when you try to
use a shared memory feature. In this
case, delete some of the information
or entries stored in the shared
memory features before continuing.
Some of the features, such as
photos, images, tones in gallery, text
messages, and applications may
have a certain memory specially
allotted to them in addition to the
memory shared with other features.
■Getting help
Find your phone label
If you need help, Nokia Customer
Care is available for assistance.
Before calling, we recommend that
you write down the following
information and have it available:
• Electronic serial number (ESN)
The ESN is found on the type label,
which is located beneath the battery
on the back of the phone. See
”Remove the back cover” on page 7
and ”Remove the battery” on page 8
for more information.
Updates
From time to time, Nokia updates
this guide to reflect changes. The
latest version may be available at
www.nokia-asia.com.
Accessibility solutions
Nokia is committed to making
mobile phones easy to use for all
individuals, including those with
disabilities. For more information
visit the Web site at
www.nokiaaccessibility.com.
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1. Phone at a glance
■Keys and parts
Voice/shutter key
• Short press — Starts and stops
voice memo recorder.
• Long press — Answer or make a
call using the loudspeaker when
the fold is closed.
• Capture a picture when the
camera is active.
1Volume key
2Front display/viewfinder
3Infrared
4Voice/shutter key
5Flash
6Camera lens
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■The standby mode
screen
Note: Depending on your
wireless service provider and
the model number of your
phone, some or all of the
following selection keys may
appear on the standby mode
screen.
The standby
mode screen is
home base and
indicates your
phone is in idle
mode.
Signal strength (1) — A higher bar
indicates a stronger network signal.
Menu (2) — Press the Center
selection key to select this option.
Go to (3) — Press the Left selection
key to select this option.
Names or network operator
menu (4) — Press the Right selection
key to select this option.
Battery level (5) — A higher bar
indicates more power in the battery.
■Quick keys
Note: Depending on your
wireless service provider and
the model number of your
phone, some or all of the
following Quick keys may
appear on the standby mode
screen.
At the standby mode screen, the
Five-way scroll key instantly takes
you to frequently-accessed menus:
Scroll up key — Go to the contacts
list or network operator menu.
Scroll right key — View the calendar.
Scroll down key — Go to the
contacts list.
Scroll left key — Quickly create a
text message.
Center selection key — Selects
highlighted menus and submenus.
Camera key — Quickly activates the
viewfinder.
■Indicators and icons
Note: Depending on your
wireless service provider and
the model number of your
phone, some or all of the
following indicators and
icons may appear on the
standby mode screen.
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You have new text or picture
messages. See ”Text messages” on
page 17.
You have received one or several
multimedia messages. See
”Multimedia messages” on page 21.
You have new voice messages.
See ”Voice messages” on page 26.
Your phone keypad is locked.
See ”Keyguard” on page 13.
Your phone is set to the silent
profile. See ”Profiles” on page 53.
The alarm clock is set to on.
See ”Alarm clock” on page 69.
The countdown timer is running.
The stopwatch timer is running
in the background.
Integrated hands-free is active.
See ”Using the loudspeaker” on page
12.
The timed profile is selected. See
”Profiles” on page 53.
or An enhancement is
connected to the phone.
See ”Enhancement settings” on page
61.
or Voice privacy encryption is
active (or is not active) in the
network.
You are in a digital network.
See ”Network Services” on page ix.
You are in an analog network.
See ”Network Services” on page ix.
You are in a 1XRTT network. See
”Network Services” on page ix.
You are roaming outside your
home network. See ”Roaming
options” on page 65.
■Get the most out of this
guide
The following sections illustrate the
various components of your phone.
Familiarise yourself with these
sections to help you understand the
instructions that follow.
This guide uses certain terms for the
steps that you are asked to perform.
• Press means to press and release
a key quickly (short press). For
example, Press 7 means press the
key on the keypad that is labeled
with the number 7 and the letters
“pqrs”.
•Pressandholdmeans to press
and hold a key for 2–3 seconds;
then release the key (long press).
• Selection keys are used to select
a menu option. To select an
option, press the selection key
below the menu item on the
phone screen.
• Scroll keys are used to move up,
down, left, or right in the menus.
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•Calland End keys: Press the Call
key to place a call or to answer an
incoming call. Press the End key
to end a call or press and hold to
return to the idle screen.
■Phone menus
Phone features are grouped
according to function and are
accessed through the main menus.
Each main menu contains submenus
and lists from which you can select
or view items and personalise your
phone features. You can access these
menus and submenus by using the
scroll method or by using a shortcut.
Note: Some features may not
be available, depending on
your network. For more
information, contact your
wireless provider.
The scroll method
1. At the standby
mode screen,
select Menu and
scroll through the
main menus using the up and
down Five-way scroll key.
As you scroll through the menus,
the menu number appears in the
upper right corner of the display.
Below the number is a scroll bar
with a tab that moves up or down
on the right side of the display
screen as you scroll through the
menus, providing a visual
representation of your current
position in the menu structure.
2. When you arrive at a menu, press
Select (the Center selection key)
to enter submenus.
•PressBack (the Right
selection key) to return to the
previous menu.
•PresstheEnd key to return to
the standby mode screen from
any menu or submenu.
In-phone help
Many features have brief descriptions
(help text) which can be viewed on
the display. To view these descriptions,
scroll to a feature and wait for about
10 seconds. Use the Scroll down key
to view all of the description, or
press Back to exit.
In order to view the descriptions, you
must first activate help text.
At the standby mode screen, select
Menu > Settings > Phone settings >
Help text activation > On or Off.
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■’Go to’ functions
The Go to menu allows you to
change the function of the Left
selection key on your phone so that
your most frequently used functions
can be quickly accessed from the Go
to menu on the standby mode screen.
Choose ’Go to’ functions
1. At the standby mode screen,
select Go to > Options > Select
options.
2. Use the Scroll up key and the
Scroll down key to highlight the
desired functions from the list of
available functions.
3. Press Mark to add a function. Use
Unmark to remove a function.
4. Select Done when you have
added all desired functions.
5. Select Yes to save the changes.
6. At the standby mode screen,
press Menu > Go to to display a
list of the functions that you
selected in step 3.
Organise functions
1. At the standby mode screen,
select Go to > Options >
Organise.
2. Use the Scroll up key or the
Scroll down key to highlight the
function you wish to rearrange,
and select Move.
3. Select Move up, Move down,
Move to top, or Move to bottom.
4. Press Done > Yes to save the
changes.
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2. Set up your phone
■Antenna
Your device has
two antennas:
•Thefixed
antenna is
active unless
the extendable
antenna is
fully extended.
Your device has a fixed and
extendable antenna located towards
the top of the phone when the fold is
closed. Hold the phone as you would
any other telephone with the
antenna area pointed up and over
your shoulder.
Note: As
with any
other radio
transmitting
device, do
not touch
the antenna unnecessarily
when the device 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. Not touching
the antenna area during a phone call
optimises the antenna performance
and the talktime of your device.
■Battery
Note: Before removing the
cover, always switch off the
power and disconnect the
charger and any other device.
Avoid touching electronic
components while changing
the covers. Always store and
use the device with the
covers attached.
Remove the back cover
1. With the back of the phone facing
you, push down on the back cover.
2. Slide the back cover toward the
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Remove the battery
After you have removed the back
cover, insert your finger into the
finger grip, and lift the battery from
its compartment.
Install the UIM card
The user identity module (UIM) card
and its contacts can be easily
damaged by scratches or bending, so
be careful when handling, inserting,
or removing the card.
Before installing the UIM card,
always make sure that the phone is
switched off and that you have
removed the cover and battery.
Keep all UIM cards out of the reach
of small children.
Open the UIM holder by pressing the
release button (1) and lifting the
holder up (2).
Insert the UIM card into the holder
(beveled corner last) with the
gold-coloured contacts facing down,
matching up with the gold-coloured
contacts on the phone.
Install the MMC card
Before installing the MMC card,
always make sure that the phone is
switched off and that you have
removed the cover and battery.
Open the MMC holder by lifting the
latch (1) and lifting the holder up (2).
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Insert the MMC card into the holder
with the gold-coloured contacts
facing down, matching up with the
gold-coloured contacts on the phone.
The beveled corner of the card fits
into the beveled corner of the slot.
Close the UIM/MMC holder and
replace the battery.
Replace the battery
1. Insert the battery, gold-coloured
contact end first, into the battery
slot.
2. Push down on the other end of
the battery to snap the battery
into place.
Replace the back cover
Set the back cover on the phone
with the cover tabs aligned with the
slots in the phone.
Slide the back cover toward the top
of the phone until the back cover is
securely in place.
Charge the battery
1. Plug the charger transformer into
a standard ac outlet.
2. Insert the
charger output
plug into the
round jack at
the bottom end of the phone.
After a few seconds, the battery
indicator in the display starts to
scroll from bottom to top. If the
battery is completely discharged,
it may take a few minutes before
the charging indicator appears
on the display or before any calls
can be made.
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■Turn your phone on or
off
1. To turn your phone on or off,
press and hold the Power key on
top of the phone for at least 3
seconds.
2. Enter the security code or PIN
code, if necessary, and press OK.
■Connect the headset
A compatible headset, such as HS-5,
may be purchased with your phone
or separately as an enhancement.
See ”Enhancement settings” on page
61 for information.
1. Plug the
headset
connector into
the Pop-Port™
connector at
the bottom end of your phone.
The icon appears on the
standby mode screen.
2. Position the headset on your ear.
With the headset connected, you
can make, answer, and end calls
as usual.
• Use the keypad to enter
numbers.
•PresstheCall key to place a
call.
•PresstheEnd key to end a
call.
You can also plug a compatible
headset, such as the HS-9 Universal
Headset, into the 2.5mm headset
jack on the top of your phone to
allow hands-free operation. See
”Enhancement settings” on page 61.
■Make a call
Note: Before making or
receiving a call, fully extend
the whip antenna.
Using the keypad
1. Enter the phone number
(including the area code), and
press the Call key. (To delete a
character to the left of the
cursor, press Clear.)
2. Press the End key or to end the
call or End call to cancel the call
attempt.
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