Nokia 8850 - Cell Phone - GSM User manual

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User’s guide
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Quick and easy
Thank you for choosing this phone! These pages give you some tips on
using your phone. For more detailed information, read through the User’s
Guide.
Throughout this guide, all key presses are represented by icons such as
and .
Making your first call
•Before you can make your first call, the ‘Getting started’to learn how
to insert the SIM card,
•install and charge the battery,
•switch on your phone.
1. Key in the area code and phone number and press .
2. Press to end the call.
Call functions
Answering a call Press or open the sliding cover.
Ending/ rejecting a
call Press or close the sliding cover.
Adjusting earpiece
volume
Press the volume keys on the side of the
phone.
Last number redial Press in the standby mode to access
the list of last dialled numbers. Scroll with
or to the desired number and press
.
Calling your voice
mailbox
Press and hold . If the phone asks for
the voice mailbox number, key it in and
press OK.

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Phone book functions
Entering menus
Other essential functions
Quick save Key in the phone number and press Save.
Key in the name and press OK.
Quick find In the standby mode, press , key in the
first letter of the name, scroll with or
to the desired name.
Using phone book
during a call
Press Options during a call, then scroll to
Names and press Select.
Entering a menu Press Menu, scroll with or to the
desired menu function and press Select.
Exiting a menu Press to exit a menu function without
changing its settings and return to standby
mode.
Locking / Unlocking
the keypad
Close the sliding cover and press Lock keys.
/Press Unlock and then OK to unlock the
keypad.
Writing a message Press Menu, . , to enter
Write messages. Key in the message.
Using the predictive text input: Press the
key labelled with the desired character only
once for one letter. If the underlined word
is correct, press for a space. If not,
press to view the next matching word.
Selecting the traditional text input: Press
twice.

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Contents
Quick and easy .................... 3
For your safety .................... 8
General information .......... 10
Labels on the phone ...................... 10
Security code ................................... 10
Network services ............................ 10
Accessories ....................................... 11
Typographics used in this guide 11
1.Your phone ..................... 12
Keys and functions ........................ 12
Display indicators in
standby mode .................................. 13
2.Getting started ............... 15
Installing the SIM card and the
battery ............................................... 15
Charging the battery ..................... 16
Switching the phone on and off 17
Using the sliding cover ................. 18
3.Call functions ................. 19
Making and answering calls ....... 19
Making calls ................................. 19
International calls ..................... 19
Making a call using the
phone book ................................. 19
Last number redial .................... 20
Calling your voice mailbox ..... 20
Speed dialling a phone
number ......................................... 20
Assigning a phone number as
a speed dial number ................. 20
Answering a call ......................... 21
Call waiting ................................ 21
In-call options ............................. 22
Making a conference call ....... 22
Keypad locks (Keyguard) ..............23
4.Phone book (Names) ...... 25
Selecting the phone book
(Memory in use) ..............................25
Storing a phone number with a
name (Add entry) ............................26
Recalling a name and phone
number ..............................................27
Copying a name and phone
number ..............................................27
Erasing a name and phone
number ..............................................28
One by one ....................................28
Erase all .........................................28
Caller groups ....................................29
Including a phone number in
a caller group ...............................29
Setting the ringing tone and
graphic for a caller group .........29
Phone book status ..........................30
Setting the type of view for stored
names and phone numbers .........30
To set the type of view .................31
Service numbers (Service Nos) ...31
Copying and printing via IR .........31
Copying a name and phone
number to your phone ...............31
Copying and printing from
your phone ....................................32
Voice dialling feature ....................32
Adding a voice tag to a phone
book entry .....................................33
Replaying a voice tag ...............34
Making a call ................................34
Changing voice tags ...................34
Erasing a voice tag .....................35

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5.Using the Menu .............. 36
Accessing a menu function by
scrolling .............................................36
Accessing a menu function by
using its shortcut ...........................37
List of menu functions ..................38
6.Menu functions .............. 41
Messages (Menu1) .........................41
Reading a text message
(Inbox menu 1-1) ........................41
Viewing your own messages
(Outbox menu 1-2) ....................42
Sending a text message
(Write messages menu 1-3) ....42
Writing and sending a text
message .......................................43
Predictive text input ................44
Picture messages
(Menu 1-4) ...................................46
When you receive a picture
message .......................................46
Sending a picture message ....46
Message settings (Menu 1-5) .47
Set 1 (Menu 1-5-1) ..................47
Common (Menu 1-5-2) ...........48
Info service (Menu 1-6) ............48
Fax or data call (Menu 1-7) .....48
Making a data or fax call .......48
Receiving a data or fax call ...49
Calling fax or data mailbox ....49
Service command editor
(Menu 1-8) ...................................49
Voice messages (Menu 1-9) ....49
Listen to voice messages
(Menu 1-9-1) .............................49
Voice mailbox number
(Menu 1-9-2) .............................50
Call register (Menu 2) ...................51
Missed calls (Menu 2-1) ...........51
Received calls (Menu 2-2) .......51
Dialled numbers (Menu 2-3) ....51
Erase recent call lists
(Menu 2-4) ....................................52
Show call duration
(Menu 2-5) ....................................52
Show call costs (Menu 2-6) .....52
Call cost settings (Menu 2- 7) 52
Call costs’limit (Menu 2-7-1) 52
Show costs in (Menu 2-7-2) ..53
Profiles (Menu 3) ...........................54
Customising profiles ...................54
Tone settings for profiles ..........55
Incoming call alert ....................55
Ringing tone ...............................55
Ringing volume ..........................55
Vibrating alert ............................55
Message alert tone ...................55
Keypad tones ..............................55
Warning and game tones ........56
Other settings for profiles ........56
Automatic answer (in headset
profile only) .................................56
Renaming profiles .......................56
Settings (Menu 4) ...........................57
Alarm clock (Menu 4-1) ............57
Clock (Menu 4-2) ........................57
Automatic update of date and
time (Menu 4-3) ..........................58
Call settings (Menu 4-4) ...........58
Anykey answer (Menu 4-4-1) 58
Automatic redial
(Menu 4-4-2) ..............................58
Speed dialling (Menu 4-4-3) .58
Call waiting options
(Menu 4-4-4) ..............................58
Own number sending
(Menu 4-4-5) ..............................58
Phone line in use
(Menu 4-4-6) ..............................59
Phone settings (Menu 4-5) ......59

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Language (Menu 4-5-1) ......... 59
Cell info display
(Menu 4-5-2) ............................. 59
Confirm SIM service actions
(Menu 4-5-3) ............................. 59
List of own numbers
(Menu 4-5-4) ............................. 59
Welcome note (Menu 4-5-5) 60
Network selection
(Menu 4-5-6) ............................. 60
Security settings (Menu 4-6) .. 60
PIN-code request
(Menu 4-6-1) ............................. 60
Call barring service
(Menu 4-6-2) ............................. 61
Fixed dialling (Menu 4-6-3) ..61
Closed user group
(Menu 4-6-4) ............................. 62
Security level (Menu 4-6-5) .. 62
Change access codes
(Menu 4-6-6) ............................. 62
Phone line change
(Menu 4-6-7) ............................. 62
Restore factory settings
(Menu 4-7) ................................... 63
Call divert (Menu 5) ...................... 64
Games (Menu 6) ............................. 66
Game options ............................... 66
Starting a 2-player game ......... 66
Calculator (Menu 7) ...................... 67
Using the calculator .................. 67
To make a currency conversion 67
Calendar (Menu 8) ......................... 69
Infrared (Menu 9) ........................... 71
Setting the devices ready for
infrared connection ................... 71
Receiving data via the IR port 71
Sending data via the IR port ... 71
Checking the status of an
IR connection ...............................72
Services (Menu 10 ) .......................73
Using operator services .............74
Storing access numbers ...........74
Downloading the list of
services .........................................74
Saving a service message as a
bookmark .....................................74
Using a service saved as a
bookmark .....................................75
Other services ...............................75
Saving a service address .........76
Accessing a service ...................76
SIM services (Menu 11) ................77
7.Reference information .. 78
Access codes ....................................78
Security code (5 digits) .............78
PIN code (4 to 8 digits) .............78
PIN2 code (4 to 8 digits) ...........78
PUK code (8 digits) .....................79
PUK2 code (8 digit) ....................79
Barring password ........................79
Ciphering indicator ........................79
PC Suite .............................................80
Re-attaching the sliding cover ...80
Battery information .......................81
Charging and discharging the
battery ............................................81
Using the batteries ...................82
Care and maintenance ...... 83
Important safety
information ........................ 84

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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.

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ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES
Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not
connect incompatible products.
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES
When connecting to any other device, read its user’s guide
for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect
incompatible products.
MAKE BACKUP COPIES
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. Press
as many times as needed (e.g. to exit a call, to exit a menu,
etc.) 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.

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General information
This chapter gives you some general information on your new phone
and this user’s guide.
Labels on the phone
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.
Security code
The security code 12345 is supplied with your phone. To avoid
unauthorised use of your phone, change the code in the Settings
menu, 4-6-6-1. Keep the new code secret and in a safe place which
is separate from your phone.
Network services
The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the
GSM900, GSM1800 and EGSM900 networks.
Note: Dual band functionality is a network dependent
feature. Check with your local operator if you can
subscribe to and use this functionality.
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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Accessories
Li-Ion battery BLB-2 is the manufacturer-approved rechargeable
battery available for your phone.
WARNING! This apparatus is intended for use when
supplied with power from ACP-7, ACP-8 and LCH-9
battery chargers. Other usage will invalidate any approval
given to this apparatus and may be dangerous.
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.
Typographics used in this guide
The display texts which appear on the phone display are indicated
in blue colour in this guide, for example calling.
The display texts related to the selection keys and are
indicated in bold, for example Menu. Only the selection key texts
without the key symbols are shown in the text.

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1. Your phone
This chapter introduces you to the keys, and the standby mode
display indicators of your phone. More details are given throughout
this user’s guide.
1. Power key. Pressing and holding
the key on top of your phone
switches the phone on or off.
Pressing the key briefly turns the
phone’s display lights on for
approximately 15 seconds.
Pressing the key allows you to
change the profiles used in your
phone.
2. Back cover release button. Press
to open the back cover.
3. Volume keys. Adjust the volume of
the phone’s earpiece. The upper key
increases and the lower key
decreases the volume.
4. Infrared port.
5. Charger connector.
6. Headset connector.
Keys and functions
to allow you to enter number and letters. Pressing and
holding calls your voice mailbox.
and are used for various purposes in different functions.

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Selection keys perform the function indicated
on the display above them. When the word
Menu appears above , pressing this key
enters the menu functions. Pressing under
the text Names allows access to the phone book
functions.
Pressing and holding Names activates
voice dialling.
Scroll keys enable browsing through names, phone
numbers, menus or setting options in the phone book and
menu functions.
When writing a message, moves the cursor to the
left and moves the cursor to the right.
Answers a call and dials a phone number. Shows the most
recently called numbers.
Ends or rejects a call. Exits from any function at any time.
Display indicators in standby
mode
The indicators described below are shown when the phone is ready
for use, and no characters have been entered by the user. The name
of the current cellular network operator is shown on the display.

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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.
XXXX Stands for the network operator name.

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2. Getting started
Installing the SIM card and the
battery
•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.
1. With the back of the phone
facing you, press the back
cover release button. Slide the
back cover off.
2. Remove the battery by lifting it
from the finger grip.
3. Insert your SIM card. Make
sure that the golden connectors
are facing downwards and that
the bevelled corner is on the
right.
NOTE: If you need to remove
the SIM card, carefully slide it
out of the SIM card slot.

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4. Replace the battery.
5. Slide the back cover into its place.
Charging the
battery
1. Attach the lead from the charger
carefully to the socket (1.) on the
bottom of your phone.
NOTE: Connector (2.) is the headset
connector. Do not plug your headset in
the charger connector. It may damage
the charger connector.
2. Connect the charger to an AC wall outlet. The battery
indicator bar starts to scroll.
The text Charging is briefly displayed if the phone is
switched on. You can use the phone while 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 BLB-2
battery with the ACP-8 charger takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
3. The battery is fully charged when the battery indicator bar stops
scrolling. If the phone is on, the text Battery full is also briefly
displayed.
4. Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet and the phone.

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If Not charging is displayed, charging has been suspended. Wait for
a while, disconnect the charger and plug it in again. If charging still
fails, contact your dealer.
For more information, see ‘Reference Information’- ‘Battery
Information’.
Switching the phone on and off
Press and hold the key.
If the phone requests a PIN code
•Key in the PIN code, which is
displayed as asterisks *, and press
OK.
See also ‘Reference Information’-
‘Access Codes’.
If the phone requests a security code
•Key in the security code, which is displayed as asterisks *, and
press OK.
See also ‘General Information’- ‘Security Code’.
WARNING! Do not switch on the phone when wireless
phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference
or danger.
NOTE: Your phone has a built-
in antenna. 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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Not touching the antenna area during a phone
call optimizes the antenna performance and the
talktime of your phone.
Normal position: Hold the phone as you would
any other telephone.
Using the sliding cover
The sliding cover protects your phone’s
number keys and can be used to answer
and end a call.
When the sliding cover is closed, you can
use Menu and the phone book and make
calls but you will not be able to key in
either numbers or letters.
To open the sliding cover, slide the cover
down. To close the slide, slide the cover up
until it locks into place.
Answering, ending and rejecting calls by
using the sliding cover
•To answer an incoming call, slide cover down.
•To reject an incoming call, slide the cover up.
•To end a call, slide the cover up. However, if during a call you
press Options and then close the sliding cover, the call will not
be terminated.
•Closing the sliding cover always exits the Menu facility and
phone book functions.

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3. Call functions
Making and answering calls
Making calls
1. Key in the phone number including the area code.
To edit a number on the display, press or to move the
cursor. Press Clear to delete the character to the left of the
cursor.
2. Press to call the number.
3. Press to end the call or to cancel the call attempt. You can
also end the call by closing the sliding cover.
International calls
1. Press twice for the international prefix (+ character
replaces the international access code).
2. Enter the country code, area code and the phone number.
3. To call the number, press .
Making a call using the phone book
1. Press Names.
2. When Search is highlighted press Select.
3. Key in the first letter(s) of the name and press OK.
You can skip this step if you wish.
4. Use and to reach the desired name.
5. Press to call the number.

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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:
1. When in the standby mode, press once to access the list of
the last-dialled numbers.
2. Use or to reach the desired number or name.
Calling your voice mailbox
1. Press and hold in the standby mode.
2. If 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 1-9-2)’.
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 .
•If the Speed Dialling function is set to on (see Menu 4-4-3), press
and hold the corresponding speed dialling key ( to )
until the call is started. Note that pressing and holding
dials your voice mailbox number.
Assigning a phone number as a speed dial number
The first nine names and phone numbers stored in phone book are
automatically saved as speed dial numbers and can be speed dialled
via the number keys - . If you want to assign another
number to a speed dial key, take the following steps: