Nokia 6590 User Guide 2nd Draft
The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use in GSM networks. LEGAL INFORMATION Part No. _________, Issue No. 1 ©2002 Nokia Mobile Phones. All rights reserved. Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation. Printed in Canada __/2002 Nokia, Nokia Connecting People and the Original Accessories logos are trademarks of Nokia Corporation and/or its affiliates. US Patent No 5818437 and other pending patents. T9 text input software Copyright ©1999-2002. Tegic Communications, Inc.
Contents 1. Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Road safety comes first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Switch off in hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Switch off while aboard aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Switch off when refueling . . . .
3. Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Install the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Notes about SIM cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Install the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Important battery information .
Redial the last-dialed number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Dial any of the 10 last-dialed numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 6. The menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Selection keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Scroll keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
At the Start screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 While in a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Edit names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Edit numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Erase names and numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Send touch tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 End all calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Access the phone book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Access menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Mute/unmute the microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Make a conference call . . . . . . . . . .
Set an alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Notes about voice memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Use voice dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Add a voice tag to a phone book entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Notes about voice tags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Make a call using voice recognition . . . . . . .
Notification of received ringing tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Listen to received ringing tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Save received ringing tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Discard received ringing tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Restore factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Change Xpress-on™ color covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Write messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Compose and send text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Save messages in the outbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Resend a message from the outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Send an e-mail message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Read text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Be sure to clear the cache memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 About authority certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Notes about GPRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Set up an automatic connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Receive a call while online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Make a call while online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepare the devices for IR connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infrared basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check the status of an IR connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Send and receive information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Send a business card to another device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Receive a business card from another device. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Battery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Charging Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Standby and Talk Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Chargers and other accessories .
1 1 Safety first Read these simple guidelines before you use your phone. Failure to comply with these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. • SAFETY GUIDELINES Following are important safety precautions for phone use. Road safety comes first Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off in hospitals Follow any regulations or rules. Switch your phone off near medical equipment. Switch off while aboard aircraft Mobile phones can cause interference.
1 Emergency calls Make sure the phone is switched on and in service. If the word Clear appears on the screen above the right selection key, press and hold it to clear the display. Enter the emergency number, then press . Give your location. Do not end the call until told to do so. Be aware of interference All wireless phones may get interference that could affect performance. Use your phone sensibly Use your phone only in the normal position (next to the ear). Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
2 2 Welcome You’ll find that your Nokia 6590 mobile phone has many useful features for everyday use, such as an FM radio, calendar, to-do list, text messaging, and alarm clock. Before you get started, review this chapter to find out more about: • How to use this guide • Wireless network services • Accessibility solutions • How to contact Nokia • GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS GUIDE The tips that follow can help you get the most from this guide as you learn to use your phone.
2 Notice text conventions This user guide provides text clues to help make instructions clear and easy to follow. These clues are called conventions. Convention What it means bold The word or phrase appears on the phone’s screen. bold and blue The text refers to an address on the World Wide Web. italic Italics indicate emphasis. Pay close attention to any information in italics. Follow graphic clues This guide uses certain icons (small pictures) to alert you to important information.
1 On the home page, click Nokia Phones, scroll to the section about your phone, and click Phone details. 2 Click an item to download the user guide or interactive guide (if available). Also, an interactive tutorial is available online at: www.nokiahowto.com • UNDERSTAND WIRELESS NETWORK SERVICES A wireless network service provides the connections you need to use your mobile phone.
2 • LEARN ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY SOLUTIONS Nokia is committed to making mobile phones easy to use for all individuals, including those with disabilities. For more information, visit the Nokia World Wide Web site: www.nokiaaccessibility.com Alternate format user guides This user guide is available in alternate formats, including: Braille Large print Audiocassette E-text (electronic documents on a 3.
2 Accessible features The Nokia 6590 has many accessible features, including: Nibs above and below the key for quick reference to the keypad Tactile feedback when you press a key Ability to send and receive short text messages Convenience of one-touch dialing Ability to define ring tones for different caller groups Voice dialing and voice commands for handsfree operation Ability to compose own ring tones with PC Suite Software • FIND INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PHONE If you ever need to call Nokia Customer Car
2 Have the phone or accessory handy Whether you’re calling about your phone or an accessory, have the equipment with you when you call. For example, if you’re calling about a headset, please have it available. If a Nokia representative asks a specific question about the accessory, you will have it available for quick reference.
3 Before you begin Before you begin, you need to prepare your phone for use by installing the SIM card, charging the battery and attaching the headset. • INSTALL THE SIM CARD Important: Switch off the phone before installing the SIM card. 1 With the back of the phone facing you, press and hold the back cover release button. 2 Slide the cover off. 3 Lift out the battery. 4 Grasp the front of the SIM card door. 5 Push the SIM card door gently towards the gold contacts. 6 Lift the SIM card door.
7 Install the SIM card: beveled corner on the left, gold contact area face down. 8 Lower SIM card door and gently slide to lock into place. 3 Notes about SIM cards • Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children. • The SIM card and its contacts are easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. • You must remove the battery to access the SIM card. Always make sure that the phone is switched off before you remove the battery.
• CHARGE THE BATTERY 1 Connect the lead from the charger to the bottom of the phone. 2 Connect the charger to a standard wall outlet. The battery power indicator (or battery bar) appears on the screen and starts scrolling. If the phone is on, Charging appears also. 3 Battery bar 3 When the battery bar stops scrolling, the battery charge is complete. Battery full appears also, if the phone is on. 4 Disconnect the charger from the phone.
• REMOVE THE BATTERY Important: Switch off the phone before removing the battery. 3 Important: Do not puncture or burn the battery. Please recycle or dispose of properly. 1 With the back of the phone facing you, press and hold the back cover release button. 2 Slide the cover off. 3 Lift out the battery. • SET UP YOUR HEADSET Your phone comes with a headset you can use while talking on your phone. The headset provides convenient handsfree use of the phone.
Use the headset With the headset connected, you can make and answer calls as usual, using the keypad to press and or to enter numbers to call. Note: The microphone for the headset hangs at the side of your head. Although the microphone may seem far from your mouth, you can speak at a normal volume. • USE THE CARRYING CASE Nokia carrying cases can be purchased separately as accessories. A carrying case can protect the phone against accidental key presses when you’re not using it.
4 About your phone 4 • KEYS AND FEATURES Front 1 2 3 Power key Earpiece Display 4 Selection keys and scroll keys 5 Talk key 6 7 8 End key Number keys Microphone Note: When any key is pressed, the keypad and display lights stay on for up to 15 seconds.
Left side and right side Earpiece volume buttons Back Back cover release [ 15 ] IR port 4
• SWITCH ON YOUR PHONE • 4 Press and hold the power key for more than a second. The phone may ask for a Personal Identification (PIN) code or a security code. See “About security codes” on page 91 for more information. Note: Your service provider supplies the PIN code. Warning: Do not switch on the phone in places where wireless phone use is prohibited or where the use of the phone could cause interference or danger. • ABOUT THE ANTENNA Your phone has a built-in antenna.
• ABOUT THE START SCREEN When you turn on your phone, the first screen that appears is the Start screen. In the middle of the Start screen, you may see information indicating which wireless network your phone uses. This information can vary between phones. Other indicators and icons appear on this Start screen and are described in the next section. • ABOUT INDICATORS AND ICONS Your phone has two types of identifiers: indicators and icons. Indicators Indicators show the status of something.
Icons 4 Icons are graphical representations of a specific item or situation. For example, this icon appears when you have a voice message waiting to be heard. (Some systems use a different method.) The rest of this section shows examples of each icon that can appear on your phone and tells you what these icons indicate. Line 1 is selected for outgoing calls. You have an active call. You have one or more new voice messages. You have one or more new text messages.
5 Make and answer calls This chapter tells you how to make and receive calls and how to adjust certain options. 5 • MAKE A CALL Check the signal strength The signal indicator on the left side of your phone’s screen shows the strength of the network radio signal. The indicator scrolls as the signal strength increases and decreases. To get the strongest signal, try moving your phone slightly. If you’re inside a building, move toward a window. Use the keypad 1 Enter the area code and phone number.
Adjust the earpiece volume during a call 5 • To increase the volume of a call, press the top volume key. • To decrease the volume, press the bottom volume key. If an accessory with its own loudspeaker is connected to your phone, the volume keys adjust the volume for that accessory. • END A CALL Press . • ANSWER A CALL When someone calls you, the phone alerts you (see “Ringing options” on page 77) and Calling flashes on the display. You can press Silence to stop the ringing.
6 The menu Your phone offers many functions that are grouped in menus and submenus. Access these menus with the selection keys and scroll keys, or by entering the appropriate shortcut number. 6 • USE THE MENUS Selection keys Below the screen, you will find two selection keys. Their functions depend on the text above the keys. For example, in this screen, the word Menu appears above the selection key. Press the key to enter the menu function.
Scroll bar While you use your phone’s menus, a scroll bar appears at the far right of the screen. This bar indicates where you are in the menu. Each numbered “tab” on the bar represents a different menu item. 6 For example, press Menu once. The scroll bar appears with the first (top) tab displayed. A different tab appears each time you press or . Help text Many menu items have brief help text. To view the help text, scroll to the menu item and wait for about 15 seconds.
• LIST OF MENU SHORTCUTS Here is an abbreviated list of menu items and their menu shortcuts. Later chapters tell you how to work with the menus and explain their functions. Note: Some items may not appear due to the SIM card configuration and service availability. 1 6 Messages 1 Write message 2 Write e-mail 3 Chat Note: If you do not have the chat feature, all options after 1-3 will be one level higher on the menu structure.
6 12 Service command editor 13 Message settings 1 Default profile 1 Message center number 1 Messages sent as 2 Message validity 3 Default recipient number 4 Delivery reports 5 Use GPRS 6 Reply via same center 7 Rename sending profile (Determined by SIM card or service provider) 2 Other settings 1 Font size 1 Small fonts 2 Large fonts 2 Overwriting in inbox 3 Overwriting in outbox 2 Multimedia msg.
2 Received calls 3 Dialed numbers 4 Clear call lists 1 All 2 Missed 3 Received 4 Dialed 5 Call timers 1 Duration of last call 2 Duration of all calls 3 Duration of received calls 4 Duration of dialed calls 5 Show call time on display 1 On 2 Off 6 Clear timers 6 Call costs 1 Last call units 2 All calls units 3 Call cost settings 1 Clear counters 2 Show costs in 3 Call cost limit 7 GPRS data counter 1 Data sent in last session 2 Data received in last session 3 All sent data 4 All received data 5 Clear counter
3 Profiles 6 1 Normal 1 Select 2 Customize 1 Ringing options 2 Ringing tone 3 Ringing volume 4 Vibrating alert 5 Message alert tone 6 Keypad tones 7 Warning tones 8 Accepted caller groups Note: 2 3 4 5 The Normal profile does not include the next item: 9) Profile name. The renaming option is not available in the Normal profile.
2 Call settings 1 Call Forwarding 1 Forward all voice calls 1 Activate 2 Cancel 3 Check status 2 Forward if busy 3 Forward if not answered 1 Activate 2 Cancel 3 Check status 4 Set delay time 1 5 seconds 2 10 seconds 3 15 seconds 4 20 seconds 5 25 seconds 6 30 seconds 4 Forward if out of reach 1 Activate 2 Cancel 3 Check status 4 Set delay time 1 5 seconds 2 10 seconds 3 15 seconds 4 20 seconds 5 25 seconds 6 30 seconds 5 Forward when not able to take calls 6 Forward all fax calls 7 Forward all data calls 8
6 6 Summary after call 7 Send own caller ID 3 Phone settings 1 Language (Service provider determines which languages are available) 1 Automatic 2 American English 3 American Spanish 4 Canadian French 5 Brazilian Portuguese 6 Traditional Chinese 2 Cell info display 3 Welcome note 4 System selection 5 Start-up tone 6 Help text activation 4 Tone settings 1 Ringing options 1 Ring 2 Ascending 3 Ring once 4 Beep once 5 Silent 2 Ringing tone 1 Product specific ringing tone 2 Personal ringing tones 3 Ringing volum
6 Other 5 Accessory settings 1 Headset 1 Default profile 1 Current profile 2 Normal 3 Silent 4 Meeting 5 Outdoor 6 Pager 2 Automatic answer 1 On 2 Off 2 Handsfree 1 Default profile 1 Current profile 2 Normal 3 Silent 4 Meeting 5 Outdoor 6 Pager 2 Automatic answer 3 Lights 3 Loopset 1 Use loopset 2 Default profile 3 Automatic answer 4 TTY/TDD 1 Use TTY 1 Yes 2 No 6 GPRS modem settings 1 Active access point 2 Edit active access point 1 Alias for access point 2 GPRS access point [ 29 ] 6
6 7 Security settings 1 PIN code request 2 Call restrictions 1 Outgoing calls 2 International calls 3 International calls except to home country 4 Incoming calls 5 Incoming calls if roaming 6 Cancel all call restrictions 3 Fixed dialing 4 Closed user group 5 Security level 6 Change access codes 1 Change security code 2 Change PIN code 3 Change PIN2 code 4 Change restriction password 8 Restore factory settings 5 Radio 6 Organizer 1 Alarm clock 2 Calendar 3 To-do list 7 Tools 1 2 3 4 5 Calculator Voice re
8 Games 1 Select game 1 Pass n’ Rush 2 Snake II 3 Space impact 4 Bumper 2 Game services 3 Settings 1 Game sounds 2 Game lights 3 Shakes 4 Club Nokia ID 6 9 Infrared 10 Services The following menu items depend on network availability. Contact your service provider for more information about network features.
5 Data bearer 6 3 Appearance settings 1 Font size 2 Text wrapping 3 Show images 4 Download settings 1 Cookies 5 Certificates 6 Go to address 7 Clear cache 11 SIM services (If supported by your SIM card and service provider) [ 32 ]
• PHONE BOOK MENU 1 For access to the phone book and its menus, press Start screen. 2 Press Names.
7 Enter letters and numbers You can enter letters and numbers into your phone for a person’s name and phone number, writing a text message, and so on. There are two ways to do this: 7 • ABC mode, for making entries in the phone book, entering calendar notes, and renaming caller groups. • Predictive text input, for writing text messages, adding notes to a picture message, adding notes to the To-Do list, and entering a web address using WAP services.
Depending on the selected display language, the following characters may be available. Key Characters Key Characters 1 . ,’ ? ! - 1 7 PQRS7 2 ABC2 8 TUV8 3 DEF3 9 WXYZ9 4 GHI4 0 space, 0 5 JKL5 * (See page 36 for details.) 6 MNO6 # Changes letter case 7 Note: Some networks may not support all language-dependent characters. Enter spaces and punctuation • To enter a space, press • To enter punctuation, press want appears. once.
Enter numbers To enter numbers, you can: • Press and hold and switch to 123 mode. Press the appropriate number key to enter a number. OR • 7 While in ABC mode, press and hold the corresponding number key until the number appears. As with the ABC mode, if you make a mistake: • Press Clear to erase that character. • To switch back to the ABC mode, press and hold again . Use special characters IN ABC MODE 1 Press and hold . A screen appears with the following special characters available: .
+ Use this character as a prefix for dialing international numbers. p Use this character to create a pause that occurs when dialing a number. Numbers entered to the right of this special character are automatically sent as touch tones after a 2.5-second pause. w This character creates a wait; digits to the right of the w are not sent until you press .
T9 prediction on appears. Turn off predictive text • To switch from predictive text input to ABC mode, repeat steps 1 through 3 above, then select Prediction off. OR • While writing the message, quickly press twice to switch between predictive text input and ABC mode. Tip: Your key presses must be quick! Press about 1.5 seconds. 7 two times in Write words using predictive text • Press the number key that corresponds to the letter you want to enter. For example to write “hello” press: , , , , .
2 Press Spell, then enter the word(s) using ABC mode. 3 Press Save to add the word to the dictionary. Use predictive text shortcuts Press Menu 01 1 (Messages > Write message) to write messages using the following shortcuts. - Use letter keys for word entry. Press each key only once for each letter. Press to view the next matching word if the underlined word is not the word you intended. Spell Press to add a new word to the dictionary. Press once to accept a word and add a space.
Insert symbols 1 Press and hold until the symbol screen appears. OR Press Options and scroll to Insert symbol. 2 7 Scroll to the desired symbol and press Insert. Insert numbers 1 To add a number to the message, press and hold 2 Key in the desired numbers, then press and hold ABC mode. . to return to Write compound words 1 Write the first part of the word and press 2 Write the last part of the compound word and press the word in memory. [ 40 ] to accept it.
8 Use the phone book Use the phone book to store names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers. • A phone book entry can consist of a number only, a name and number, or a name only. • Names are saved in the phone book memory and/or SIM memory. If you try to save a name that already exists, the phone asks if you want to replace the existing name. • SAVE NAMES, NUMBERS, AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES Save a name, number, and e-mail address 1 Enter a phone number and press Options.
Save a name and number while in a call 1 Press Options. 2 Scroll to Phone book, then press Select. 3 Scroll to Add entry, then press Select. 4 Enter the name, then press OK. 5 Enter the phone number, then press OK. Save an E-mail address 8 1 Press Names. 2 Scroll to Find, then press Select. The Name box appears. 3 Enter the name you want to add an email address to and press OK. OR Press List, or the name.
• FIND NAMES IN THE PHONE BOOK At the Start screen • Press or . OR • Press Names. Find appears highlighted. • Press the number key(s) that matches the first letter(s) of the name. While in a call 8 1 Press Options. 2 Scroll to Phone book and press Select. Find is highlighted. 3 Press the number key(s) that matches the first letter(s) of the name. OR 4 Press Select. 5 When the box appears, enter the name and press Find. You can enter just the first few letters of the name, then press Find.
• EDIT NUMBERS 1 At the Start screen, recall the stored name, press Details, then press Options. 2 Scroll to Edit number, then press Select. 3 Edit the number, then press OK. • ERASE NAMES AND NUMBERS Erase a stored number At the Start screen: 8 1 Recall a stored name. 2 Press Details, then Options. 3 Highlight Erase number, then press Select, then OK. You can then add a different phone number for the name or you can erase the name.
• ABOUT PHONE BOOK MEMORY Your phone has two types of memory: internal memory and SIM card memory. You can save names and numbers in either memory. The internal phone memory can store up to 500 names and numbers. The amount of names and numbers you can store in SIM card memory is dependent on SIM card capacity. Please check with your SIM card provider or carrier. Switch between internal memory and SIM memory 1 At the Start screen, press Names. 2 Scroll to Settings, then press Select.
9 Check call history Your phone provides a call log that registers information about calls you make and receive. The call log keeps track of the following: 9 • Missed calls. • Numbers from which you’ve received calls. • Numbers you’ve dialed. • The amount of time you’ve spent on calls. • The amount of data sent and received over GPRS. • The amount of time you’ve spent online for data transfers over GPRS. • CHECK DIALED CALLS Your phone saves the last 10 numbers you’ve dialed.
• CHECK FOR MISSED CALLS Your phone saves the numbers and names (if available) of the last 10 callers that have tried unsuccessfully to reach you. The screen tells you how many calls were missed. If the caller’s name and number are stored in memory, that information appears on the display. After missing a call 1 Press List. If you have missed more than one call, you can scroll through the list of numbers. 2 To dial the displayed number, press 3 For other options, press Options.
Choice 9 What it does Send message Allows you to write a short text message to the person who called you. Edit number Allows you to edit the displayed number and save it with a name to your phone book. Save Allows you to enter a name for the number and save both to your phone book. Add to name Allows you to save the number to an existing name in the phone book. Erase Allows you to delete the number from the call list.
2 Scroll to Duration of last call, Duration of dialed calls, Duration of received calls, or Duration of all calls. Reset call timers to 0 1 Press Menu 2 5 (Call log > Call timers). 2 Scroll to Clear timers, then press Select. 3 Enter your security code, then press OK. Show call timer during calls 1 2 Press Menu 2 5 (Call log > Call timers). Scroll to Duration of last call, then press Details. Current call is displayed. 3 Press Select. 4 Scroll to On, then press OK.
Clear call cost counters 1 Press Menu 2 6 3 (Call log > Call costs > Call cost settings). 2 Scroll to Clear counters, then press Select. 3 Enter your PIN2 code, then press OK. Show costs in units or currency This feature allows you to choose either units or currency when the phone shows call costs. 9 • You need a PIN2 code for this feature. • If you choose charging units, contact your wireless service provider for information about the cost of a charging unit.
Limit your call costs This feature allows you to set a limit for the cost of calls if this function is included in the SIM card. The functionality may vary depending on the network. When the limit you set is reached, no calls can be made except for emergency calls. Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, and rounding-off for billing. SET A LIMIT 1 Press Menu 2 6 3 (Call log > Call costs > Call cost settings).
Check the data counter Note: All data counters are displayed in bytes. 9 1 Press Menu 2 7 (Call log > GPRS data counter). 2 Scroll to the information you are interested in viewing. Your options include the following: • Data sent in last session • Data received in last session • All sent data • All received data Clear the data counter 1 Press Menu 2 7 (Call log > GPRS data counter). 2 Scroll to Clear counters, then press Select. 3 Enter your security code, then press OK.
10 Advanced calling features • ACTIVE CALL OPTIONS Use call waiting This network service lets you receive an incoming call when you’re already in a call. (Contact your service provider for availability.) The phone beeps to let you know of the incoming call. ACTIVATE/CANCEL CALL WAITING 1 Press Menu 4 2 5 (Settings > Call settings > Call waiting). 2 Scroll to Activate or Cancel. 3 Press OK. 10 CONFIRM CALL WAITING STATUS 1 Press Menu 4 2 5 (Settings > Call settings > Call waiting).
END THE ACTIVE CALL Press . The held call becomes active. OR 1 Press Options and scroll to End call. 2 Press Select. THIRD CALL WAITING If you have both an active and a held call and a third call is waiting, follow the following steps to answer the third call and end the other calls. END THE ACTIVE CALL AND HELD CALL TO ANSWER THE WAITING CALL 1 Press Options. 10 2 Scroll to End all calls. 3 Press Select. 4 Press to answer the third call.
Put a call on hold 1 To put a call on hold, press Hold. 2 To return to the call, press Unhold. Make a new call 1 Enter the second phone number, or recall it from the phone book. 2 Press . OR 1 Press Options. 2 Scroll to New call, then press Select. 3 Enter the second phone number, or recall it from the phone book. 4 Press Call. With either method, the first call is automatically put on hold. SWITCH BETWEEN TWO CALLS IN PROGRESS Press or Swap.
SAVE TOUCH TONE STRINGS Store touch tone strings the same way you save phone numbers (see “Save names, numbers, and e-mail addresses” on page 41). For frequently used strings of numbers, you can save an entire sequence of digits in your phone book and send it as a touch tone string. SEND A TOUCH TONE STRING 1 Press Options. 10 2 Scroll to Touch tones and press Select. 3 Enter a touch tone string or recall a touch tone string from the phone book and press OK. End all calls 1 Press Options.
Muting and unmuting also affects the microphones of any accessories connected to the phone. Make a conference call This network service allows you to make conference calls with your phone. Check with your service provider for details. 1 Place a call to the first person. 2 Press Options and scroll to New call. 3 Press Select, recall or dial the number of the next party you want to include, then press Call. 4 After the other party answers, press Options. 5 Scroll to Conference, then press Select.
4 Press Options. 5 Scroll to End active call, then press Select. Transfer a call When you have one active and one held call, you can connect the two calls and disconnect yourself from the call. Note: Your network must support this feature. Contact your service provider for availability. During a call, press Options, scroll to Transfer, then press Select. • USE CALL FORWARDING 10 This network service lets you forward your incoming calls to another phone number.
• Forward if out of reach • Forward when not able to take calls • Forward all fax calls • Forward all data calls • Cancel all call forwarding 2 Press Select. 3 Activate is highlighted; press OK. 4 Select To voice mailb. OR Select To other no. 5 If you choose To other no., enter the phone number to which you want to forward calls, then press OK. You can press Number to see if you entered the phone number correctly.
To see the phone number where the calls are being forwarded, press Number. • USE ANYKEY ANSWER This feature allows you to press any key to answer an incoming call. Note: Anykey answer does NOT work with the Power button, , or (left and right selection keys). Turn on Anykey answer 10 1 Press Menu 4 2 2 (Settings > Call settings > Anykey answer). 2 Scroll to On and press Select. Turn off Anykey answer 1 Press Menu 4 2 2 (Settings > Call settings > Anykey answer). 2 Scroll to Off and press OK.
• SEND YOUR OWN NUMBER IN CALLER ID You can determine, for each call you make, whether your telephone number appears on another phone’s caller ID. In most service areas, when you call others, your name is presented to their caller ID (if they subscribe to this service). With Send own caller ID, you can block or send the display of your number when you make a call. Note: This feature may not be available in all wireless systems. Contact your service provider for details and availability.
If Assign appears, Key 2 does not have a phone number assigned to it. If Options appears, then the number shown is assigned to Key 2. 3 Press Assign. Enter a phone number OR 4 Press Find. Scroll to the phone book entry you want, then press Select twice. Activate 1-touch dialing 1 Press Menu 4 2 4 (Settings > Call settings > 1-touch dialing). 2 Scroll to On, then press Select. Call a 1-touch dial number From the Start screen, press and hold the appropriate key, or press the key then press .
Erase 1-touch dialing numbers 1 Press Names. 2 Scroll to 1-touch dialing and press Select. 3 Scroll to the key that you want to erase and press Options. 4 Scroll to Erase and press Select. 5 Press OK to confirm. • MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL CALL 1 Press twice to enter the international dialing prefix (+). 2 Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and press • USE THE PHONE BOOK To use phone book menus, begin at the Start screen and press Names.
Settings Chooses the memory source (SIM card or internal), phone book view, and shows the memory status. 1-touch dialing Allows you to assigns a 1-touch dial location to the name. Refer to “Use 1-touch dialing” on page 61 for more information. 10 Voice tags Programs voice-activated dialing Info numbers If your SIM card and network service supports this feature, you can access service numbers on different topics, such as weather and entertainment. Service nos. Includes phone number for service call.
11 Use voice features The voice features in your phone make communication more convenient. You can check messages from friends or business associates, record a voice memo, and use voice dialing and voice commands for handsfree operation. • ABOUT VOICE MAIL Voice mail is a network feature that allows callers to leave a voice message for you when you are not able to take the call.
• SAVE THE VOICE MAILBOX NUMBER 1 Press Menu 01 10 2 (Messages > Voice messages > Voice mailbox number). 2 Enter your voice mailbox number, then press OK. Note: The number can be up to 32 digits long. • AUTOMATE VOICEMAIL WITH DIALING CODES You can insert special characters called “dialing codes” into phone numbers such as voice mail and then save the number to a 1-touch dialing location.
* Bypasses a set of insturctions + Preceeds an international tepephone number p Pauses for 2 1/2 seconds before sending any numbers that follow w Wait Your phone waits for you to press (call) before it saends any following numbers. Setup voicemail with dialing codes 1 At the Start screen, press Names, scroll to 1-touch dialing, and press Select. 2 Scroll to an empty 1-touch dialing slot and press Assign. 3 Enter your voice mailbox number, including the area code.
• LISTEN TO YOUR VOICE MESSAGES If there’s a notification message on your screen, you can get your voice messages using one of the following methods: • If you’ve saved your voice mailbox number in your phone, press and hold to call your voice mailbox. • Press provided. • Call your voice mailbox number as you would any other telephone number, then follow the directions provided.
1 Place the call. 2 While in the call, press Options. 3 Scroll to Record, then press Select. While you are recording, the screen shows the amount of time left. 4 When you are finished, press Stop. 5 Recording saved appears on the screen, and the conversation is automatically saved under the name “Recording.” You can edit the name later. Listen to or edit a memo 1 To listen to or edit a recorded memo, press Menu 7 2 2 (Tools > Voice recorder > Recordings list), then press Select.
depends on available memory. • There are three audio cues to indicate the recording status to both parties in an active phone conversation. The start tone plays when recording begins. A recording tone plays every 5 seconds while the conversation is being recorded. An ending tone signals the end of the recording. • When the recording tone starts to beep every 2 seconds, you only have 10 seconds left for your voice memo.
If the recording is not successful, your phone displays Voice system error. Press Options, scroll to Add voice tag, and repeat steps 3 - 5. Warning: Do not rely only on a voice tag for dialing emergency numbers. In emergencies, stress causes changes in your voice, which may keep the phone from recognizing the command. Notes about voice tags • Voice tags are not language dependent. Any clearly spoken word or phrase can serve as a voice tag.
phone finds the voice tag, Found appears, and the phone automatically dials the number. If the phone does not locate a number, No match found. Try again? appears. 3 Press Yes to try again or Exit to cancel and return to the Start screen. If you’re using the headset and the phone does not locate the number, you will hear an error tone and No match found appears. To start voice dialing again, press and hold the headset button immediately after the error tone.
Erase voice tag? appears. 4 Press OK to erase the voice tag. • USE VOICE COMMANDS The voice command feature allows access to handsfree operation for certain phone functions. Voice commands work similar to voice dialing. Before using voice commands, you must first associate a voice tag to the phone function.
Press Menu 7 3 (Tools > Voice commands) and scroll through the list of functions. Rewrite to reflect, tha although there are several functions Phone feature Use a voice tag to select a profile or activate a feature Normal Silent Profiles Meeting Outdoor Pager 11 Voice message Call voice mailbox Infrared Activate infrared Recorder Record Radio on FM Radio Radio off Add a voice tag for the command 1 Press Menu 7 2 (Tools > Voice commands). 2 Scroll to the phone function, then press Select.
Press Start, then speak after tone appears on the display. 5 Press Start, then speak the voice tag clearly into the microphone. Note: Do NOT press Quit unless you want to cancel the recording. The phone replays then saves the recorded tag. The to commands which have voice tags assigned. icon appears next Activate a voice command After you associate a voice tag with a phone function, you can issue a command by speaking the voice tag.
12 Personalize your phone • WHAT ARE PROFILES? Profiles let you set your phone’s sound settings to your environment, whether it’s a meeting or a soccer game. Each profile contains settings for your phone’s ringing option, ringing tone, ringing volume, vibrating alert, message alert tone, keypad tones, and warning tones. Just pick the profile that suits your current environment: Normal, Silent, Outdoor, Meeting, or Pager.
RINGING OPTIONS Choose how a profile notifies you of an incoming call. 1 Scroll to one of the following, and press OK. Ring: The phone rings. Ascending: The ringing volume starts low and increases with successive rings. Ring once: The phone rings once. Beep once: The phone makes a short beep. Silent: The phone sounds no tone. Keypad tones, warning tones, and message alert tones are turned off, and the icon appears at the top of the screen. 2 Press Back, then Yes to save or No to ignore the changes.
2 Scroll to the profile whose ringing volume you want to set, then press Select. 3 Scroll to Customize, then press Select. 4 Scroll to Ringing volume, then press Select. 5 Scroll to the volume level you wish to use, then pause to hear a sample of the volume. 6 Press OK to select the volume or continue scrolling to select a different volume. If you select Level 5, you see a note stating Select maximum volume for ringing tone?. Press Select to confirm the setting.
MESSAGE ALERT TONE This option sets the tone your phone makes when you get a text message. 1 Press Menu 3 (Profiles). 2 Scroll to the profile whose message alert tone you want to set, then press Options. 3 Scroll to Customize, then press OK. 4 Scroll to Message alert tone, then press Select. 5 Scroll through the tones until you hear one you like, then press OK. KEYPAD TONES This option sets the volume of the tone you hear when you press the phone’s keys. 1 Press Menu 3 (Profiles).
ACCEPTED CALLER GROUPS Sets the phone to ring only if the call is from a person who belongs to the selected group(s). Scroll to the group(s) you want and press Mark to select or Unmark to deselect them. Rename a profile 1 Press Menu 3 (Profiles). 2 Scroll to the profile you want to rename and press Select. Note: Remember, you cannot rename the Normal, Car, or Headset profiles. 12 3 Scroll to Customize and press Select. 4 Scroll to Rename and press Select.
Note: This profile is available only when your phone is connected to a headset, loopset or to an approved car kit. This feature applies only to voice calls. 1 Press Menu 4 5 (Settings > Accessory settings). 2 Scroll to Headset, Handsfree, TTY or Loopset then press Select . 3 Scroll to Automatic answer, then press Select. 4 Scroll to On and press OK.
• ADJUST VOLUME CONTROL You set your volume by adjusting the earpiece volume buttons. See “About your phone” for an illustration of volume control keys located on the left side of the Nokia 6590. • CHOOSE THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE You can choose your phone’s display language. 12 1 Press Menu 4 3 1 (Settings > Phone settings > Language) 2 Scroll to the language you want, then press Select. • SET UP THE CLOCK Your phone has an internal clock that can be displayed on the Start screen.
Select the time format 1 Press Menu 4 1 1 3 (Settings > Time settings > Clock > Time format). 2 Scroll to 24-hour or 12-hour. 3 Press Select. Display the clock This feature lets you continuously display the time on the Start screen. 1 Press Menu 4 1 1 (Settings > Time settings > Clock ). 2 Scroll to Hide clock or Display clock (only one choice appears, depending on the current setting). 3 Press Select.
Add names to a caller group The name you add to a caller group must first be stored in the phone book. 1 From the Start screen, scroll to the name or number you want. 2 Press Details, then press Options. 3 Scroll to Caller groups and press Select. 4 Scroll to the group that will have this name and press Select. Remove names from a caller group 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 above. 2 Scroll to No group and press Select.
Assign group graphics Each caller group has a graphic (picture) associated with it. When you get a call from someone whom you have assigned to a caller group, the graphic associated with that group flashes on the screen. To turn the graphic on for a caller group: 1 Press Names, scroll to Caller groups, and press Select. 2 Scroll to the name of the group and press Select. 3 Scroll to Group graphic and press Select.
Notification of received ringing tone When your phone receives a ringing tone, it displays Ringing tone received. Listen to received ringing tones Note: If you press Exit at any time before saving the ringing tone, the ringing tone will be deleted! 1 When your phone displays Ringing tone received, press Options. Playback appears highlighted selected. 2 Press Select. The phone plays the ringing tone. Save received ringing tones 12 1 After listening to the ringing tone, press Quit.
• CHANGE XPRESS-ON™ COLOR COVERS To personalize your Nokia 6590, you can change the front and back covers. Nokia Xpress-onTM covers are available in several fashion colors. Extra covers may be purchased from your authorized Nokia dealer. Important: Always store the phone with the cover attached. Important: Before changing the cover, always switch off the phone and disconnect the phone from the charger or any other device.
Change the keypad 1 Lift the keypad from inside the old front cover. 2 Place the keypad into the new front cover. Replace the new front cover 1 To replace the front cover, align the top of the phone with the top of the front cover. Make sure both sets of plastic tabs line up with their slots, as shown at right. 2 Align the cover and snap it shut all the way around the edge of the phone.
Replace the back cover 1 Direct the back cover towards the locking catches on the phone. 2 Slide the back cover until it locks into place.
13 Manage phone security Your phone is equipped with different security features that allow you to do the following: • avoid making accidental calls, • prevent unauthorized use of your phone, and • restrict outgoing or incoming calls. • LOCK THE KEYPAD (KEYGUARD) The keypad lock (Keyguard) disables your keypad to prevent accidental key presses (for example, when your phone is in your pocket or purse). 13 • To lock the keys, press Menu, then • To unlock the keys, press Unlock, then . .
• ABOUT SECURITY CODES The following table summarizes how different types of security codes are used in your phone. Code Purpose For more information Security code Required by several phone features. If phone security is on, the phone requests the security code the first time you use it after installing a new SIM card. PIN code If SIM card security is on, the See “PIN codes” on phone requests the PIN code page 92. every time the phone is turned on. PIN2 code Required by several phone features.
• PIN CODES The PIN (Personal Identity Number) and PIN2 codes are 4- to 8-digit numbers that usually come from your service provider along with the SIM card. Use the PIN code to protect your phone and SIM card against unauthorized use. The PIN2 code activates some of your phone’s functions, such as Call cost limit. See “Manage call costs” on page 49. When the phone requires the PIN or PIN2 code, it displays Enter PIN code: or Enter PIN2 code:. Enter the code then press OK.
Note: If you make a mistake while entering the code, Code Error appears. Start again at step 2 and be careful to enter the correct code. If you enter the wrong code three times in a row, the PIN code is blocked. To unblock the PIN code, you need a Personal Unblocking Key (PUK). • PUK CODES The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and PUK2 codes are 4- to 8-digit codes that also usually come from your service provider along with the SIM card.
• USE CALL RESTRICTIONS If supported by your SIM card, this feature lets you restrict your outgoing calls to phone numbers included in the list or beginning with the same digit(s) as an entry in the list. Note: If you turn fixed dialing on and don’t have any numbers in the fixed dialing list, you can’t make any calls! Note: When fixed dialing is set to on, calls may be possible to certain emergency numbers in some networks (such as 911 or other official emergency numbers).
Turn on call restrictions 1 Press Menu 4 7 2 (Settings > Security settings > Call restrictions). 2 Scroll through the types of calls you can restrict, and press Select when you see the one you want. Outgoing calls: Calls cannot be made. International calls: Calls cannot be made to foreign countries. International except to home country: When abroad, calls can be made only within the current country and to your home country (that is, the country where your home network operator is located).
• SET UP A CLOSED USER GROUP This network service specifies the group of people to whom you can call and who can call you. Default resets the phone to use a user group that the SIM card owner has agreed upon with the service provider. Note: When calls are limited to closed user groups, calls may be possible to certain emergency numbers in some networks (such as 911 or other official emergency number). Turn on closed user group 1 Press Menu 4 7 4 (Settings >Security settings > Closed user group).
14 Select a system You can select how your phone chooses a wireless network, as there may be more than one available. The selection you make stays active until you change it or change the SIM card. 1 Press Menu 4 3 4 (Settings > Phone settings > System selection). 2 Scroll to Automatic or Manual, then press Select. • Automatic: The phone automatically selects one of the available systems. • Manual: The phone searches for available systems and then lists them.
15 Messages If you’re subscribed to a message service, you can send and receive messages to compatible phones that also have a message service. You can also send and receive picture messages and e-mail if supported by your network. Composed messages can be up to 160 characters in length. Before you can send and receive messages You’ll need the following to send and receive messages: • A text messaging subscription through your service provider. • Your message center number.
Set the message mode You can choose the type of message sent by your phone. The message modes include Text, E-mail, Fax, and Page. Note: The default message type is text. This feature must be supported by your service provider. 1 Press Menu, then press Select. 2 Scroll to Message settings, then press Select. 3 Scroll to Messages sent as, then press Select. 4 Scroll to Text, E-mail, Page, or Fax, then press OK.
Choice Reply via same center Rename sending profile What it does Choose this when you want your recipient to reply through the same message center. Note: Do not choose Yes unless you know the recipient has the same service provider. Allows you to name the profile. This option depends on SIM card. • WRITE MESSAGES You can use the text message feature to send a short text message to another phone or to send an e-mail message.
Caution: If you need to exit while writing the message, press anytime. Later, press Menu 01 1 to return and finish writing the message. If you turn off the phone without saving the message, the message will be lost. Save messages in the outbox When you write a text message, it’s a good idea to save it in the outbox. Then if there is a message delivery problem, you can easily resend the message. 1 While writing the message, press Options. 2 Scroll to Save message, then press Select.
FROM THE MESSAGES MENU 1 Press Menu 01 2 (Messages > Write e-mail). Write e-mail appears briefly, followed by the Edit recipient screen. 15 2 Enter the recipient’s e-mail address, or press Find to retrieve an email address from your phone book, and press OK. The Edit recipient box appears again. Edit the recipient’s e-mail address if needed and press OK. The Edit subject box appears. 3 Enter a subject for the e-mail and press OK. The message screen appears.
The number of available characters appears in the top right corner of the screen. 5 Once you have finished writing, press Options, then scroll to Send. • READ TEXT MESSAGES Read new text messages When you receive a text message, the phone displays Message received and the indicator, and makes a sound (depending on the “Message alert tone”; see page 79). To read the message now, press Show. Read new text messages later 1 When you receive a text message, press Exit.
Choice Reply What it does Allows you to choose templates, use standard replies “Yes,” “No,” “Thank you,” or compose your own reply from a blank screen. Chat Use 15 number Allows you to extract numbers from the current message. The phone goes through and gathers all phone numbers in the message, including the originating address. Forward Allows you to send the message to another recipient. Forward options Allows you to send your message to many recipients. Edit Allows you to modify the message.
memory is full, the phone displays the message No space: message waiting. You should delete one or more old messages to make room for the new message. The network waits and resends the message at a later time. Note: The number of messages your phone can store in the inbox and outbox may vary, depending on the SIM card. • CHAT WITH OTHER PHONE USERS You can have a conversation with another person using text messages.
Note: You can start a chat session when replying to a regular text message as well. When reading the message, select Options, then select Chat. Use predictive text for quick replies When you are in a chat session, you can use the phone’s dictionary to help speed up text entry. For more information see “Predictive text input” on page 37”. 1 From the message screen press Options. 2 Scroll to Dictionary, then press Select. 3 Scroll to the language you want, then press Select.
• USE PICTURE MESSAGES Your phone offers you 10 picture message templates under Messages > Templates. You can use these templates to send pictures to your friends and family. You can also save new pictures in the Templates folder. Notes about picture messages • You can send and receive pictures if this function is supported by your service provider. • Only phones that offer picture messaging can receive and display the images. • Each picture message is made up of several text messages.
Send picture messages with text 1 Press Menu 01 1 (Messages > Write messages). 2 Enter your message, then press Options. 3 Scroll to Attach picture, then press Select. 4 Scroll to the picture you want to send, then press View. 5 After viewing the picture, select Attach. 6 Select Options, scroll to Send, 7 Enter the phone number or recall a number from your phone book, then press OK. Note: The phone number you choose must be able to receive picture messages.
Receive picture messages 1 When your phone displays Message received, press Show and the message appears. 2 If the picture has a text message with it, scroll up or down to see the entire message. 3 Press Save picture to keep the picture message, or press Exit to delete it. • USE THE INFO MESSAGE SERVICE With the info message network service, you can receive short text messages on various topics, such as weather and traffic conditions, from your service provider.
16 Your wireless Internet browser Your phone has a built-in browser you can use to connect to selected services on the Internet. You can view weather reports, check news or flight times, view financial information, and much more. • NOTES ON WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS This section gives a brief overview of wireless Internet technology. Technology background WAP A technology called Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is to mobile devices what the World Wide Web (WWW) is to personal computers.
• For information about how to track time spent online, see “Check data calls need to verify on network with GPRS” on page 51. • For information about sending messages via GPRS, see “Choose other message settings” on page 99. • For information about dial-up connections, refer to “GPRS dial-up connections” on page 134. • For availability, pricing, and subscription to GPRS services, contact your service provider.
• USE BROWSER OPTIONS The Services menu gives you the options shown in the following list. Some service providers may have customized the options on the Services menu. Contact your service provider for more information if any of the options shown here are not available. Choice Home What it does Starts the browser and takes you to your service provider’s home page. Bookmarks Shows a list of all saved bookmarks. Bookmarks help you find a WAP site quickly.
General guidelines for using the phone keys • Use the scroll keys to browse the WAP site. • To select a highlighted item, press • To enter letters and numbers, press the keys • To enter special characters, press the . to . key. Examples of wireless Internet sites The following illustrations show most of the elements you may find on a wireless Internet site. These are examples only. Header line: shows the current Internet site. Inactive link: appears as an underlined word.
• USE BOOKMARKS You can save addresses for your favorite sites as bookmarks. A bookmark helps you find a site again, just as a slip of paper helps you find a page in a book. Set a bookmark while browsing You can add up to 25 bookmarks. 1 Press Menu 11 1 (Services > Home), then press Options. 2 Scroll to Bookmarks, then press Select. 3 Press Options. 4 Scroll to New bookmark, then press Select. 5 Enter address, then press OK. 6 Enter a title, then press OK.
CLEAR THE CACHE WHILE BROWSING 1 Press Options. 2 Scroll to Clear cache, then press Select. About authority certificates To use some WAP services, such as banking services, you need an authority certificate. Using the certificate can help you to improve the security of connections between your phone and a WAP server. You can download the certificate from a WAP page if the WAP service supports the use of authority certificates. After the download, you can view the certificate, then save or delete it.
Shows up in the left upper corner of the screen. Indicates an active GPRS connection, for example, when you are using the WAP browser. Shows up in the left lower corner of the screen, under the signal strength bars. Indicates a continuous GPRS connection, if you chose the “always online” setting. Indicates that circuit switched (CS) or voice calls are not possible when using GPRS for a data call. Indicates that the GPRS connection has been interrupted by a voice call.
Note: After you end your voice call, the GPRS connection automatically resumes. Make a call while online When you are browsing a WAP card and want to make a call, you can select Use number. Your phone then searches the information on the WAP card for a string of numbers. You can then choose from the number or numbers displayed to place the call.
17 Your personal digital assistant Your Nokia 6590 phone has many useful features for organizing your everyday life, including a calendar, to-do list, and alarm clock. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to use your phone as a digital assistant. • USE THE CALENDAR The calendar keeps track of reminders, calls you need to make, meetings, and birthdays. It can even sound an alarm when it’s time for you to make a call, go to a meeting, or celebrate a birthday.
• For a call note, the phone prompts you to enter a phone number, a name and the time. • For a birthday note, the phone prompts you for the person’s name, date and year of birth. 5 Set the alarm for a meeting note, call note or birthday note by choosing one of the following: • Alarm on • Alarm off You may have other alarm options, depending on the type of calendar note you are working with.
Choice What it does Repeat Allows you to define whether the note should be repeated. You can repeat a note on a daily, weekly or yearly basis. Note: The birthday note can only be repeated on a yearly basis. Go to date Allows you to jump to a certain date. Send note Allows you to send the calendar note to another phone via IR, smart messaging or as a short text message. See “Send calendar note to another device” in chapter 18 for more information.
Choose other to-do options When you view a to-do note, you have the following options: Choice What it does View Allows you to view the selected note. Erase Allows you to delete a note. Edit Allows you to modify the contents of a note. Edit priority Allows you to change the priority level of a note. Your choices are high, medium and low. Go to priority Allows you to view notes for a certain priority level. You can go to only the high priority notes, for example.
Set the alarm clock 1 Press Menu 6 1 (Organizer > Alarm clock). 2 Enter the alarm time in hhmm format. 3 Press OK. 4 Select either am or pm and press Select. Note: Step 4 is necessary only if you have selected 12-hour format. Manage the alarm PHONE ON • Press Stop to shut off the alarm. OR • Press Snooze. The alarm stops and sounds again in 5 minutes. Note: If you let the alarm sound for 1 minute without pressing a key, it stops for 5 minutes, and then sounds again.
• USE THE COUNTDOWN TIMER The countdown timer is like an egg-timer or the timer on your microwave oven. You can enter a specified time, and when the time runs out, your phone sounds an alarm. Note: The countdown timer only works when the phone is on. Once you turn off your phone, the timer is no longer active. Set the countdown timer 1 Press Menu 7 4 (Tools > Countdown timer), then press Select. 2 Enter 2 digits for hours, 2 digits for minutes, then press OK. 3 Enter a note, then press OK.
• USE THE STOPWATCH Your phone has a stopwatch that can be used to track time at sporting events or other occasions. The stopwatch displays time in hours, minutes, seconds and fractions of a second. 00:00:00:0 Measure time 1 Press Menu 10 4 (Extras > Stopwatch). 2 Scroll to Split timing, then press Select. 3 Press Start. The running time appears on the display. Measure split time You can use the split time function at a long distance race when you need to pace yourself.
4 Take a lap time by pressing Lap. The clock stops, then starts immediately from zero. The lap time appears below the running time. If you take more than one lap time, the new measured time appears at the beginning of the list. You can scroll to see previous measured times. Stop the clock Press Stop to end the time measurement. Save the time 1 While the clock is running, press Stop, then Options. 2 Scroll to Save, enter a name for the measurement, then press Select.
Note: If you press and return to the Start screen, the clock continues to run in the background. You can return to the Stopwatch menu by taking the following steps: 1 Press Menu 7 5 (Tools > Stopwatch), scroll to Continue. 2 Press Select. • SHARE BUSINESS CARDS Your phone can send or receive electronic business cards consisting of a name and phone number. You can save received business cards to your phone book. There are two ways to send a business card: • You can send the information via IR.
Warning: Your phone must be switched on to use this function. Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Add, subtract, multiply and divide 1 2 Press Menu 7 1 (Tools > Calculator). Enter the first number in the calculation. • Press mistakes.
Note: The exchange rate remains in the phone’s memory until you replace it. CONVERT A CURRENCY AMOUNT 1 Enter the amount to be converted. 2 Press Options. 3 Scroll to To home to convert to domestic units or To foreign to convert to foreign units. 4 Press Select.
18 Your phone and other devices Your phone can send and receive certain types of data by way of the infrared (IR) port. This is a wireless transfer, so you don’t need a cable or additional software. To connect using IR, the device with which you want to connect must be IrDA (Infrared Data Association) compliant. Transmission and reception must be to or from a compatible phone or device (for example, another phone, computer, or handheld device). Your Nokia phone is a Class 1 Laser Product.
• INFRARED BASICS You can use IR to send and receive phone book entries (business cards) and calendar notes. 1 Make sure the two devices are ready for the IR connection. 2 To receive information on your phone, press Menu 9 (Infrared) and then press Select. 3 Have the user of the sending device select the desired IR function to start data transfer. If data transfer is not started within 30 seconds, the connection is cancelled and will have to be restarted.
Send a business card to another device First, make sure that the other phone or device is set to receive data via its IR port. Refer to the user guide for the receiving device for more information on setting up IR communications. 1 Recall the name from your phone book. 2 Press Details, if shown, or skip to Step 3. 3 Press Options. 4 Scroll to Send bus. card and press Select. 5 Scroll to Via infrared and press OK. Note: If you have more than one number or text information to send, choose Primary no.
Send calendar notes to another device First, make sure that the other phone or device is set to receive data via its IR port. Refer to the user guide for the receiving device for more information on setting up IR communications. 1 Select the calendar note you want to send, then press Options. 2 Scroll to Send note, then press Select. 3 Scroll to Send via IR, then press Select. The phone sends the note to the other device.
Nokia PC Suite You can use the various components of Nokia PC Suite to do the following: • Make a backup copy of personal data such as contacts and calendar information from your phone to another phone or PC (Content Copier). Note: If you already have a Nokia phone, you can copy your names and numbers to the Nokia 6590 with Content Copier. Compatible phones include the Nokia 5190, 6190, 8290, 8890, 7160, 7190, 3320 and 3360.
• GPRS DIAL-UP CONNECTIONS When you use your Nokia phone as a wireless modem, you have the option of enabling GPRS connectivity from your PC or laptop computer. Note: Before you can use GPRS for dial-up connections you must first subscribe to the GPRS network service. Contact your service provider for details on pricing and availability. Some service providers may have already set up information for your GPRS dial-up connection. For more information, see the PC/PDA connectivity guide.
19 Fun and games • FM RADIO The Nokia 6590- can store up to 20 frequency for radio stations. Note: You must have a headset connected to the phone before using the radio. Tune in to a radio station 1 Press Menu 5. Radio on appears. 2 Press options. ENTER THE FREQUENCY If you know the radio station’s frequency, you can enter it manually 3 Scroll to Set frequency and press Select. 4 Enter the frequency. For example, to enter 103.7, press 1,0,3,7.
1 With the frequency displayed in the screen, press Options. 2 Scroll to Save channel. and press Select. The Channel name box appears. 3 Key in a name for the channel, and press OK. For example, KVIL. Select channel location appears followed by a numbered list. 4 Scroll to the number where you want the station to be stored and press Select. A confirmation message appears. Recall a stored frequency 1 Press Menu 5> Radio on appears and you hear the last station you were tuned to.
• PASS ‘N RUSH • SNAKE II Feed the snake with as many goodies as possible and watch it grow. Use keys 2, 4, 6, and 8 to turn the snake toward food. The longer the snake’s tail grows, the higher your score. You can choose to have a clear field, or select from five different mazes. If the snake runs into its own tail or the surrounding wall, the game is over. Start a two-player game Snake can be played as a two-player game using the IR ports of two phones.
20 Reference information • BATTERIES, CHARGERS, AND ACCESSORIES This section provides information about the phone’s batteries, accessories, and chargers. Be aware that the information in this section is subject to change as the batteries, chargers, and accessories change. This phone is intended for use when supplied with power from an ACP-7U, an ACP-8U, LCH-8 or an LCH-9 charger. Other usage could invalidate any approval given to this apparatus and may be dangerous.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object, like a coin, a clip, or a pen causes a direct connection of the + and - terminals of the battery, which are metal strips on the back of the battery. An example of short-circuiting could occur if you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse, where the battery could come into contact with objects such as a coin. Short-circuiting could damage either the battery or the connecting object.
After completing your phone conversation, always secure the phone back into its holder; do not place the phone on the passenger seat or place it where it can break loose in a collision or during a sudden stop. Note: The use of an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or horn on public roads is not permitted. Remember: Safety—Your most important call.
• Should always keep the phone more than 6 inches (20 cm) from their pacemakers when the phone is switched on. • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket. • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. Note: If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. HEARING AIDS Some digital wireless phones could interfere with some hearing aids.
Potentially explosive atmospheres Switch off your phone if you are in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death. You are advised to switch off the phone while at a refueling point (service station).
• EMERGENCY CALLS IMPORTANT! This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks, and user-programmed functions. Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (for example, medical emergencies). Remember, to make or receive any calls, the phone must be switched on and be used in a service area that has adequate signal strength.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all of the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your wireless phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident— do not terminate the call until given permission to do so. CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
ear is 1.13 W/kg, and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 1.02 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
• CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. When using your phone, battery, charger, or any accessory: • Keep it and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children. • Keep it dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
• ACCESSORIES If you want to enhance your phone’s functionality, a range of accessories is available for you. You can select any of these items to help accommodate your specific communication needs. For availability of these and other accessories, contact your service provider. A FEW PRACTICAL RULES FOR ACCESSORY OPERATION • Keep all accessories out of reach of small children. • When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.
• BATTERY INFORMATION This section provides information about the phone’s battery. Be aware that the information in this section is subject to change. Note: The phone has a lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with any local regulations. The tables shown in this section provide information about the battery that is available for your phone, charging times with the Rapid Travel Charger (ACP-8U), the Standard Travel Charger (ACP-7U), talk times, and standby times.
The chargers and accessories that are described in this section are available for your phone. Contact your dealer for details. Also, refer to the accessories brochure that was included in your sales package for the entire line of Nokia Original Accessories. Note: When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for longer than a week, since prolonged maintenance charging of the battery could shorten its life span.
Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-9) You can charge your phone’s battery from your vehicle battery by using the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-9). Calls are possible during charging. A green light indicates that the charger is ready for charging (when not charging). The battery charging times are the same as those for the Rapid Travel Charger (ACP-8U). The input voltage range is from 11 V to 32 V DC, negative grounding.
21 Technical information Weight Size 3.0 oz. Length 97mm Width 43 mm Depth 19 mm Transmitting power GSM 850 and 1900, 1 W nominal Operating voltage 3.
22 22 Troubleshooting This section provides a table that lists some of the most commonly encountered problems and provides possible causes and solutions. Problem My phone isn’t charging. Possible cause Possible solution The charger and the phone are not properly connected. Securely connect the charger to the phone. The charger is not properly plugged in. Make sure that the charger is plugged in correctly. My phone isn’t making/answering calls. The battery is not charged. Charge the battery.
23 23 NOKIA One-Year Limited Warranty Nokia Inc. (“Nokia”) warrants that this cellular phone (“Product”) is free from defects in material and workmanship that result in Product failure during normal usage, according to the following terms and conditions: 1 The limited warranty for the Product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the date of the purchase of the Product. This one year period is extended by each whole day that the Product is out of your possession for repair under this warranty.
23 5 Upon request from Nokia, the Consumer must prove the date of the original purchase of the Product by a dated bill of sale or dated itemized receipt. 6 The Consumer shall bear the cost of shipping the Product to Nokia in Melbourne, Florida. Nokia shall bear the cost of shipping the Product back to the Consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty.
23 8 Nokia does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Product. If a problem develops during the limited warranty period, the Consumer shall take the following step-by-step procedure: a) The Consumer shall return the Product to the place of purchase for repair or replacement processing. b) If “a” is not convenient because of distance (more than 50 miles) or for other good cause, the Consumer shall ship the Product prepaid and insured to: Nokia Inc.
23 f) If the Product is returned during the limited warranty period, but the problem with the Product is not covered under the terms and conditions of this limited warranty, the Consumer will be notified and given an estimate of the charges the Consumer must pay to have the Product repaired, with all shipping charges billed to the Consumer. If the estimate is refused, the Product will be returned freight collect.
23 11 Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts, so the one year warranty limitation may not apply to you (the Consumer). Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental and consequential damages, so certain of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you (the Consumer). This limited warranty gives the Consumer specific legal rights and the Consumer may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Index Numerics 1-touch dialing assigning a number 61 change a 1-touch number 62 erase a 1-touch number 63 A ABC mode 34 accessibility solutions 6 accessibility website 6 accessible features 7 accessories 147 accessory carrying case 13 charging stand 150 cigarette lighter charger 150 connection port 14 headset kit 150 loopset 6 rapid travel charger 149 standard travel charger 149 active call options activate/cancel call waiting 53 answer a waiting call 53 call waiting 53 end the active call 54 reject a wait
business cards 126 send as text message 126 send using IR 131 sending 126 C cache memory 114 calculator 126 calendar 118 make a note 118 send note 120 set a reminder 119 calendar notes send via IR 132 set an alarm 119 call costs features 51 call forwarding 58 call log 46 call on hold symbol 18 call restrictions cancel 95 call timers 48 call waiting 53 caller groups add names 84 assign ringing tone 84 graphics 85 remove names 84 rename 84 caller ID 20 car kit plug in 14 car profile 81 care and maintenance 1
e-mail address save 42 e-mail message send 101 emergency call make while using GPRS 117 emergency calls 2, 143 end a call 20 END key 20 enter characters 35 enter letters ABC mode 34 entering letters and numbers special characters 36 standard text input 34 erase phone book entries 44 explosive areas phone use 142 F factory settings default settings 86 fixed dialing 94 G games 136 bumper 137 snake 2 137 snowboarding 137 GPRS 110 call history 46 check data call history 46 dial-up connections 134 make a call
International Mobile Equipment Identification 7 Internet connect with your phone 111 IR beam 1 IR connection between 2 phones 129 check status 130 phone symbols 130 phone to computer 132 K keyguard 90 symbol 18 keypad avoid accidental keypresses 90 lock 90 keys and features antenna 15 back cover release 15 bottom 14 display 14 earpiece 14 end key 14 front 14 left side 15 microphone 14 number keys 14 scroll keys 14 selection keys 14 talk key 14 volume buttons 15 L label 7 language 82 English 82 French 82
missed calls 47 model number 7 Modem setup download 133 N Nokia Customer Care phone information 7 request alternate format 6 TTY number 6 Nokia PC Suite 133 Nokia website 133 O online help 22 onscreen help 22 P pacemaker 140 PC Connectivity 132 PC Suite 133 Content Copier 133 download 133 instructions 133 PC Composer 133 PC Graphics 133 PC Sync 133 PC/PDA connectivity guide 133 Phone editor 133 transfer graphics from PC to phone 133 transfer phone book info 133 phone antenna 15 back cover 15 care and mai
add word 38 example 37 language support 37 shortcuts 39 turn off 38 turn on 37 use keys 39 profile handsfree 80 profiles car kit 81 customizing 76 for accessories 80 loopset 81 renaming 80 PUK code 93 punctuation how to enter 35 R Radio 135 Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger 150 Rapid Travel Charger 149 reception 17 record voice memo 68 redial a call 20 reject a call 20 remove battery 12 restore factory settings 86 restrict calls 94 ringing tones download 85 receive from network 85 S Safety guidelines 1 SAR
technical information 151 text conventions 4 text message copy to calendar 104 send e-mail 101 text messages chat 105 reading 103 resending 101 send to single recipient 99 sending 100 use GPRS 99 time receive network update 83 time format 83 to-do list send as text 121 to-do note 120 touch tones 55 send pause 37 track online usage 51 wireless internet usage 51 troubleshooting 152 TTY 6 U update date and time 83 use in-call options 54 use two phone lines 53 user guide alternate formats 6 audiocassette 6 Bra
W WAP 110 WAP broswer 112 use phone keys 113 WAP page active link 113 enter information 113 examples 113 header line 113 warning and game tones 79 wireless Internet clear the cache 114 security issues 114 sign off 114 sign on 111 wireless Internet site examples 113 how to read 113 wireless modem setup 133 wireless network services 5 write messages with built-in dictionary 37 www.nokia.com 133 www.nokiaaccessibility.com 6 www.nokiahowto.
