Nokia 918 User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL
918 CLI Manual 11/12/98 12:56 PM Page 2

Description of Keys
Used to enter
the menu
facility.
Used to switch
between alpha
and numeric
modes.
Used to delete
characters or
clear the entire
display. Also
used to
exit the menu
functions.
Used to dial a
phone number
and answer a
call.
Press and hold
the key to
switch the
phone on and
off.
Used to con-
firm a setting in
the menu
facility.
WýV
Used to scroll
through menu
functions. Also
used to adjust
the earpiece
volume during
a call.
Used to end a
phone call.
Note: When
you press and
hold the key,
the keyguard
feature is
activated.
CLR
ABC
MENU OK
END SEND
12
abc
3
def
mno
6
jkl
5
ghi
4
7
pqrs
8
tuv
9
wxyz
#
0
P
W
R

Quick Guide
Making a call Key in the area code and
phone number and press the
key
Receiving a call Press any key except the key
Switching on/off Press and hold the key
Activate Keyguard Press and hold the key or
Press then
Deactivate Keyguard Press then
Activate PINCALL Key in P I N C A L L
then enter PIN Code and then
press the key
Deactivate PINCALL Key in P I N C A L L
then press the key
Adjust Volume Press Vto increase and Wto
decrease the volume (in a call)
Calling Card Call Enter destination phone number and
press and hold the key for more
than 1 second
Clear a digit Press the key
Clear display Press and hold the key
Ending a Call Press the key
Last number redial Ensure the display is clear and press
Last 10 dialed numbers Ensure the display is clear and press
. Press Wto view dialed
numbers. Press to dial
Memory Functions
9 Key Emergency Call Press and hold the key for more
than 4 seconds
(Note: Emergency dialing menu must be set to on)
One-Touch dialing Press and hold the key for a few
seconds
Storing a number Ensure the display is clear, enter area
code and number.
Press the key to enter a name.
Press and hold the key
Search for a name With a clear display, press the
key then W

Search for a number Press Wkey to scroll through stored
numbers
Speed dialing Press a location number (1-40) and
then
The Menu Facility
Enter menu facility Press the key
Enter function Press the key
Exit menu facility Press the key
Menu shortcut Press the key and then the
(For Menus 1-9) Menu number
Scroll Press Wto scroll forward and Vto
scroll backward
Select option Press the key
To Activate Calling Card (Menu 13)
Card
Type Includes these cards Uses this U.S.A. access number
A
Sprint
MCI
PacBell
1-800-877-8000
1-800-950-1022
1-800-555-5321
B
MCI
MCI
GTE
1-800-888-8000
1-800-674-0700
1-800-225-5483
C
AT&T
Sprint
PacBell
1-800-225-5288
1-800-277-7468
1-800-522-2020
D
AT&T10
Sprint
Ameritech
10288
10333
(press at $&&(66#
180%(5" prompt)
EMCI 1-800-999-9000

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Contents
1. For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Emergency Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Battery and Signal . . . . . . . . . . 3
To Install the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
To Remove the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
To Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
To Discharge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Important Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . 6
Signal Strength Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. The Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Switching On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume . . . . . . . . 10
Last Number Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1 Touch Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using Your Voice Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9 Key Emergency Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Keyguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Calling Card Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PIN Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
What is Prepaid Mode? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. The Phone Directory . . . . . . . . 16
Alpha Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
To Store Numbers and Names . . . . . . . . 17
To Erase Stored Names and Numbers . . 20
To Recall Stored Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
To Recall Stored Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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5. The Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Accessing Menus by Number. . . . . . . . . 22
List of Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Menu 1, Store To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Menu 2, Find Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Menu 3, Erase Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Menu 4, Restrict Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Menu 5, System Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Menu 6, Call Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Menu 7, Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Menu 8, Keypad Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Menu 9, Ringing Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Menu 10, Ringing Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Menu 11, Emergency Key 9 . . . . . . . . . . .31
Menu 12, NAM Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Menu 13, Calling Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Menu 14, Change Lockcode. . . . . . . . . . 34
Menu 15, Call Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Menu 16, Debit (prepaid only) . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6. Additional Features . . . . . . . . . 40
Sending DTMF (“Touch”) Tones . . . . . . . 40
7. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8. Reference Information . . . . . . 52
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . 52
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Nokia 1-Year Limited Warranty . . 58

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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
“Important Safety Information” on page 52.
Road Safety Comes First
Don't use a hand-held phone while driving; park
the vehicle first.
Switch Off In Hospitals
Switch off your phone when near medical
equipment. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Switch Off On Aircraft
Mobile phones can cause interference. Using
them on aircraft is illegal.
Switch Off When Refueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling point. Do not
use near fuels or chemicals.
Switch Off Near Blasting
Do not use the phone where a blasting operation
is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow
any regulations or rules in force.
Use Sensibly
Use only in the normal position (to ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when
phone is on.
Interference
All mobile phones may be subject to radio
interference, which may affect the performance
of the phone. Therefore, you should never rely
solely upon any cellular phone for essential
communications (e.g., medical emergencies).
Qualified Service
Only qualified service personnel may install or
repair cellular phone equipment. Use only
approved accessories and batteries.

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Making Calls
1) Switch the phone on and make sure it is in service.
2) Enter the phone number including area code then
press . To end a call press . To
answer a call press .
Emergency Calls
1) Switch the phone on. Make sure it is on and in
service.
2) Press and hold to clear the display. Enter the
emergency number (e.g. 911) and press .
Give your location. Do not end the call until given
permission to do so.
See “9 Key Emergency Dialing” on page 12.
Regulations
FCC/Industry Canada Notice
A cellular phone may cause TV or radio interference
(e.g., when using a phone in close proximity to electronic
receiving equipment). The FCC/Industry Canada can
require you to stop using your cellular phone if such
interference cannot be eliminated. If you require
assistance, please 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.
The cellular phone described in this guide is approved
for use in AMPS networks.

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2. Battery and Signal
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. Use
only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer and
recharge your battery only with the chargers approved
by the manufacturer. See “Important Battery
Information” on page 6.
A new battery must be fully charged
before being used for the first time. A new
battery’s full performance is achieved
only after two or three complete charge
and discharge cycles!
To Install the Battery
To Remove the Battery
Switch off the power before removing the battery.

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To Charge the Battery
Plug the charger into a standard
AC wall outlet then connect the
connector to the bottom of your
phone.
When charging starts the battery
segments scroll and the phone beeps once.
You can use the phone during
the charging, but the charging
will be reduced for the duration
of the call. Note that if the battery
is completely empty and you are
using the Standard Travel
Charger (ACH-8U), you can’t
use the phone until it has enough charge to operate.
After the segments of the battery indicator bar
stop scrolling and the bar is entirely displayed,
the battery is charged.
If the battery is too hot or cold, the charging
may be interrupted.
Charging Times
The battery charging times below are approximate.
Battery Standard
Charger
(ACH-8U)
Rapid
Charger
(ACH-6U)
Slim 800 mAh
NiMH (BMT-1L) 6 hours 90 minutes
Extended 800 mAh
NiCd (BKL-2S) 6 hours 90 minutes