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Nokia 1261
User Guide
Phone notes
Notes Where to get information
My number Wireless service provider
Voice mail number
Wireless service
provider’s customer
care
Model number 1261
Type label. Located under
Phone type NKW-1C, NKW-1CX
the battery.
ESN (Electronic
serial number)
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The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the TDMA and AMPS networks. LEGAL INFORMATION Part No. 9357897, Issue No. 1 Copyright ©2002 Nokia. All rights reserved. Nokia, Nokia Connecting People, the Nokia Original Accessories logos, Nokia 1261, Space Impact and Snake II are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia. Printed in Canada 10/2002 US Patent No 5818437 and other pending patents. T9 text input software Copyright ©1999-2002. Tegic Communications, Inc. All rig
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Contents 1 Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Welcome and quick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Get the most out of this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Understand wireless network services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Register your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 E-newsletters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Recall names and numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Edit a name or number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Erase names and numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Customize your phone book view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Check memory status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 6 Call log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Set touch tone strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Link phone book entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Select a system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 10 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Use Keyguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Understand the security code . . . . . . .
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Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Nokia One-Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Appendix A Message from the CTIA to all users of mobile pho
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Safety first 1 Safety first Read these simple guidelines before you use your phone. Failure to comply with these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. See “Important safety information” on page 96 for detailed information. Switch off where prohibited Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Road safety comes first Don't use a hand-held phone while driving. Interference All wireless phones may get interference, which coul
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Use sensibly Use only in the normal position. Don't touch the antenna unnecessarily. Qualified service Only qualified personnel may install or repair phone equipment. Accessories and batteries Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect incompatible products. Water-resistance Your wireless phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Calling 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
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Welcome and quick guide 2 Welcome and quick guide Congratulations on your purchase of a Nokia mobile phone, a new tool for the mobile information society. Before you begin, you need to prepare your phone by charging the battery and learning how to maintain it. This chapter tells you how to set up your phone. You will also find useful information about: • How to use this guide • How to understand network services • How to contact Nokia • GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS GUIDE The tips that follow
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Follow graphic clues This guide uses the following icons to alert you to important information. Tip: Provides information about a quick way or an alternate method for performing an action. Note: Explains a feature or points out an important concept. Important: Alerts you to information critical to using a feature correctly. Caution: Warns you when you may lose information. Warning: Helps you avoid personal injury, damage to the phone, or property damage. Learn text conventions This user guid
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Welcome and quick guide Look for updates From time to time, Nokia may update this user guide to reflect changes or corrections. The latest version may be available at the Nokia site on the internet at www.nokia.com/us An interactive user guide that provides step-by-step instructions for any of your phone features is available at www.nokiahowto.com • UNDERSTAND WIRELESS NETWORK SERVICES A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services. These are special services you
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• REGISTER YOUR PHONE Make sure to register your phone at www.warranty.nokiausa.com or 1-888-NOKIA-2U (1-888-665-4228) so that we can serve your needs better if you should need to call the center or have your phone repaired. • E-NEWSLETTERS When you register your phone, you can sign up for Nokia's e-newsletter Nokia Connections if you would like. You will receive tips and tricks on using your phone, accessory information, and special offers. [ 6 ]
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Welcome and quick guide • UNDERSTAND YOUR PHONE This section offers an illustrated view of your phone to help familiarize you with its keypad, connection port and power key. Power key Earpiece Screen Up scroll key Left selection key Right selection key Talk key End key Down scroll key Keypad Nibs key Connection port Microphone [ 7 ]
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Use the antenna Tip: 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. Not touching the antenna area during a phone call optimizes the antenna performance and the talk-time of your phone. Normal position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the
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Welcome and quick guide 3 Align the cover over the back of the phone, placing the end of the cover approximately 1/4 inch past the end of the phone. Lower the back cover onto the phone. 1/4 inch 4 Press down slightly and slide the cover until it locks into place. REMOVE THE BATTERY If you purchase a new battery or need to access information on the phone’s label, you may need to remove the battery. Make sure the phone has been turned off for 10 seconds. Important: Dispose of batteri
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3 Look for the battery latch that runs along the end of the battery nearest the top of the phone. 4 Place your thumbs on the corners of the latch and press away from the battery. 5 Once the battery is released from the latch, it will lift slightly so that it can be removed from the phone. Warning: Use only your hands to remove the battery. Do not use any objects that may damage the phone or the battery. Charge the battery Before you begin, you need to prepare your phone by charging t
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Welcome and quick guide IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION Use the following guidelines to obtain the best performance from your battery: • With your phone turned off, charge your new battery for three hours before its first use. Use the battery until it is fully discharged. Repeat this procedure twice for a total of three charging cycles. • Battery operation time may be less than the estimated times during the first charges. This condition is normal. • If the battery is fully discharged, the scr
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• SET UP YOUR HEADSET Your phone is compatible with the HDC-5, HDE-2 and HDB- 5 headsets. The headset provides convenient handsfree use of the phone. Connect the headset 1 Plug the headset jack into the bottom of your phone. 2 Put the round ear plug into one ear. Use the headset With the headset connected, you can make and answer calls as usual. 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 vo
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Welcome and quick guide • GET STARTED WITH THE QUICK GUIDE Make a call Enter phone number, press . Answer a call Press or Answer. Answer with call waiting Press . End a call Press . Silence a call Press . Redial Press twice. Adjust call volume During a call, press for louder or for softer. Use the in-call menu In a call, press Options. Use 1-touch dialing Press and hold one of keys 2 through 9. Save a name and number Enter a number, press Save, then enter a name and press OK. Retrieve a na
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Send a business card Retrieve a name from the phone book, press Options, select Send bus. card, enter the recipient’s number, press Send. [ 14 ]
