Nokia 6255 User manual

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Nokia 6255, Nokia 6255i, Nokia 6256,
and Nokia 6256i User Guide
Note: Spanish translation of this guide begins on page 121.

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Part No. 9231200, Issue No. 1
Copyright ©2004 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Nokia, Nokia Connecting People, Nokia 6255, Nokia 6255i, Nokia 6256, Nokia 6256i, Pop-Port,
and the Nokia Original Enhancements logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia
Corporation. Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or trade
names of their respective owners.
Printed in Canada 10/2004
US Patent No 5818437 and other pending patents. T9 text input software Copyright ©1999-2004.
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Includes RSA BSAFE cryptographic or security protocol software from
RSA Security.
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The information contained in this user guide was written for the Nokia 6255, Nokia 6255i,
Nokia 6256, and Nokia 6256i products. Nokia operates a policy of ongoing development.
Nokia reserves the right to make changes to any of the products described in this document
without prior notice.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NOKIA BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA OR
INCOME OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, AND CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES
HOWSOEVER CAUSED.
THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS.” EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE MADE IN RELATION TO THE ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OR CONTENTS OF THIS
DOCUMENT. NOKIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THIS DOCUMENT OR WITHDRAW IT AT ANY
TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
EXPORT CONTROLS
This device may contain commodities, technology or software subject to export laws and
regulations from the US and other countries. Diversion contrary to law is prohibited.
FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
Your phone may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using a telephone in close
proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC or 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.

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Contents
Contents
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1 Phone at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Set up your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 Text entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4 Messages (Menu 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5 Call log (Menu 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6 Contacts (Menu 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7 Camera (Menu 4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8 Gallery (Menu 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
9 Media (Menu 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
10 Settings (Menu 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11 Organizer (Menu 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
12 Mobile Web (Menu 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
13 Connectivity (Menu 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
14 Extras (Menu 11). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
15 Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
16 Reference information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Additional safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Appendix A Message from the CTIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Appendix B Message from the FDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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NOTES

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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.

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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.
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, Nokia 6255i, Nokia 6256, or
Nokia 6256i 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 personalize your phone, you can set your favorite
ring tones.
■About your device
The Nokia 6255, Nokia 6255i, Nokia 6256, or Nokia 6256i 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 utilize
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.
■Register your phone
Make sure to register your phone at www.warranty.nokiausa.com or call
1-888-NOKIA-2U (1-888-665-4228) so that we can serve your needs better
if you should need to call a customer center or to have your phone repaired.
■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)
• Your zip code (only in the US)
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”, page 16 and “Remove the battery”,
page 16 for more information.

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Contact Nokia
Please have your product with you when contacting either of theses numbers:
Nokia Customer Care Center, USA
Nokia Inc.
7725 Woodland Center Boulevard, Suite #150
Tampa, Florida 33614
Tel: 1-888-NOKIA-2U (1-888-665-4228)
Fax: [phone]
TTY/TDD users: 1-800-24-NOKIA (1-800-246-6542)
Customer Care, Canada
Nokia Products Ltd.
601 Westney Road South
Ajax, Ontario L1S 4N7
Tel: [phone] or 1-888-22-NOKIA (1-888-226-6542)
Fax: [phone]
Updates
From time to time, Nokia updates this guide to reflect changes. The latest version
may be available at www.nokia.com. An interactive tutorial for this product may
be available at the Web site www.nokiahowto.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.