General safety Observe `Turn off 2-way radio' signs, such as those near stores of fuel, chemicals or explosives. Do not allow children to play with the phone, charger or batteries. A small rubber bung (for antenna socket protection) is included in the carton. Keep this out of reach of small children, for whom it could be hazard. The operation of some medical electronic devices, such as hearing aids and pacemakers, may be affected if a cellphone is used next to them. Observe any warning signs and manufacturer's recommendations. Road safety l l l l You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. The handset or hand-held microphone should not be used while driving. Find a safe place to stop first or use the hands-free kit available. Do not speak into a hands-free microphone if it will take your mind off the road. You MUST NOT stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway to answer or make a call, except in an emergency. Switch off your cellphone at a refuelling point, such as a petrol station, even if you are not refuelling your own car. Do not store or carry flammable or explosive materials in the same compartment as a radio transmitter, such as a cellphone. You must not use the phone's car kit alert device to operate the lights or horn of your vehicle while on a public road. Electronic vehicle systems, such as anti-lock brakes, speed control and fuel injection systems are not normally affected by radio transmissions. The manufacturer of such equipment can advise if it is adequately shielded from radio transmissions. If you suspect vehicle problems caused by radio transmissions consult your dealer and do not switch on your phone until it has been checked by qualified approved installers. Third party equipment The use of third party equipment, cables or accessories, not made or authorised by NEC, may invalidate the warranty of your cellphone and also adversely affect the phone's operation. For example use only the NEC mains cable supplied with the AC charger. l l l l l l l l Service The cellphone, batteries and charger contain no user-serviceable parts. We recommend that your NEC cellphone is serviced or repaired by an NEC authorised service centre. Please contact your Service Provider or NEC for advice. Non-Ionising Radiations The radio equipment shall be connected to the antenna via a non-radiating cable (e.g. coax). The antenna shall be mounted in a position such that no part of the human body will normally rest close to any part of the antenna unless there is an intervening metallic screen, for example, the metallic roof. Before you start Cellphone system structure It is worth remembering that every time you use your phone, three different organisations are involved: Service Provider Network The people that make your phone The people that supply your SIM card and bills The people that transmit your calls All the features described in this user guide are supported by your phone . However, for all these features to work, you must have a SIM card (supplied by your Service Provider) that also supports these features. Even if you have a fully featured SIM card, any feature not supported by the Network transmitting your call will not work. This last point is especially important when you are roaming networks (see page 10). User guide conventions The following markers are used throughout the user guide to attract your attention: $This type of paragraph will contain details of where to find related information to the topic being explained. O I This type of paragraph will contain information worth noting. This type of paragraph will contain important information often regarding SIM cards, Service Providers and or Network facilities. GETTING STARTED BASIC CALLS & PHONE USE CARING FOR BATTERIES SELECTING FEATURES SETTING UP YOUR PHONE STORING & RETRIEVING NUMBERS TEXT ENTRY & NUMBER EDITING SECURITY MESSAGES & VOICE MAIL 1 4 12 14 16 26 36 40 50 DIVERTING & CONTROLLING INCOMING CALLS 46 Getting Started This cellphone is a dual band digital type designed for use on a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) network. GSM networks are installed and planned for many countries throughout Europe and operate on two frequencies: 900MHz (known as GSM900 or just GSM) and 1800MHz (known as GSM1800 or PCN - Personal Communications Network). Your cellphone is capable of working on both of these systems. This world standard allows you to roam and use your own phone in other countries. You can, if you wish, make and receive all calls as if you were in your home country, with all billing being made via your normal Service Provider. O O The phone supports a number of languages and the keyboard symbols have been chosen for world-wide operation. The digital technology of your NEC GSM phone helps to ensure that your conversations are kept secure. Preparing the phone Before you try to use your phone check the following has been carried out. l l l O O Valid SIM card inserted (see below) Battery charged (see page 13) PIN 1 code entered (if necessary - see page 2) If the phone, or the SIM, is lost or stolen then you should contact your Service Provider immediately in order to bar it from use. The SIM card contains personal data such as your electronic phonebook, messages (see page 50) and also details of the network services you have subscribed to. The phone will not work (except for emergency calls on some networks) unless a valid SIM is fitted. If the SIM is already fitted, see Start-up on page 2. If you insert a SIM card other than your own, information such as call logs may be lost. SIM card Before using your cellphone you must sign-up with one of the digital network Service Providers. In addition to your subscription details you will receive a personal SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) which is inserted into your phone. If the SIM card is removed then the phone becomes unusable until a valid SIM is fitted. It is possible to transfer your SIM to another compatible phone and resume your network subscription. There are two types of SIM, plug-in and full-size, and this phone uses the plug-in type. The screen on your phone will display appropriate messages if no SIM is fitted. O O Inserting a SIM l l l l 2 Make sure that the power is off and then remove the battery À & Á to reveal the SIM location. Slide the catch  in the direction of the open arrow. Insert the SIM Ã, ensuring the gold contacts are face down and the notch on the card lines up with the SIM location recess. Slide the catch in the direction of the lock arrow and replace the battery. 1 SIM Card 3 4 1 Catch Start-up Switching the phone on * * O Greeting message Powering down Please wait Hold down the power key for about a second, to switch on. The screen usually displays the greeting message (see page 24 to change this) and the phone is then in standby, see the Standby screen on page 5. You may need to charge the battery before using your cellphone. If the phone gives no response when switched on, read the information about batteries on page 12. The greeting message may not be as indicated if any locks have been set or the wrong SIM has been inserted. Please follow any instructions given, e.g. `Return to Service Centre'. Do not remove the battery to switch your phone off as this may cause loss of stored information. Switching the phone off Hold down the power key until the display shows power down message. O PIN 1 code The SIM card issued by your service provider has a security feature called PIN 1 code protection. The PIN 1(Personal Identification Number) is a number put onto the card by your Service Provider, and is 4 to 8 digits long. Some service providers supply SIM cards which will cause your phone to prompt for a PIN 1 code when it is turned on. If this is the case, use the phone's keypad to enter your code. You can disable this prompt (see page 41). Power down message O Display information LCD alphanumeric display This display shows the current network, signal strength, status messages (e.g. Calling . . .), the current time, and whatever you have keyed in on the phone's keypad. In addition to this, it also displays the phone's menu options. Many of the phone's features are activated using its powerful menu structure (see page 14 on selecting the phone's features). UK NETWORK 06:21 LCD Icons Battery charge level This icon indicates the amount of charge left in your battery; the more black squares shown the higher the battery charge level (see page 12 for battery care details). This icon will pulse when the battery is being charged. Call forwarding set to on This icon indicates your phone is set up to divert incoming calls under the conditions in menu 3 (divert). See page 47 for a full description of call forwarding. Voice mail waiting This icon indicates a voice mail message is awaiting your attention (see page 59 for details). Short message waiting This icon indicates a short message is awaiting your attention (see page 51 for details). Call connected This icon is displayed continuously during a call and will flash if you have a call waiting or if you have a call on hold. Display position of LCD icons LCD Alphanumeric display LCD icons Key lock This indicates the keypad is locked (see page 41 for details). 2 Flip options When the phone's Flip is active (set to On) it will perform the following functions: l l l l O Answer a call when flipped open Disable Auto key lock when flipped open (if option set - see below) Cancel or reject a call when flipped shut Set Auto key lock on when flipped shut (if option set - see below) Even when the Flip function is active, you can still use the and keys to start or end a call when the Flip is closed (unless the Auto key lock function is `on' see below left). The Flip function is disabled when a simple hands free earpiece is plugged into your phone. An incoming call can be answered or diverted using the and keys respectively. Alternatively, calls are automatically answered after three rings if the Autoanswer facility is activated (see page 20). O Activating the Flip for call control The active Flip will answer an incoming call or end an active call. To activate the Flip, proceed as follows: * * Press MENU 8 0 1. The Flip function menu will be displayed. Press 1 to activate the Flip function or 2 to turn it off. Activating the Auto key lock function The Auto key lock function will disable all your phone's keys (with the exception of the volume keys) when the Flip is closed. To activate or deactivate the Auto key lock function, proceed as follows: * * Press MENU 8 0 2. The Auto key lock function menu will be displayed. Press 1 to activate the Auto key lock function or 2 to turn it off. MENU O Setting the display to English If the display is showing any other language than English, proceed as follows: The Flip function has no effect on the key lock function (see page 41). * Press MENU 8 7 1. 3 Basic calls & phone use Connecting to the network Receiving/Making/Ending/Unsuccessful calls Stored numbers Emergency calls Last number redial Earpiece & ringer volume Muting the microphone during a call Own phone number displaying/sending Phone modes International dialling codes Roaming Using your phone with a laptop computer 5 5 to 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 10 11 4 Connecting to the network * Hold down the power key for about a second, to switch on. After start-up, and correct PIN 1 code entry if necessary, the phone searches for a network. When found, the network name and country are displayed. You also see the time, signal strength, battery strength and any area messages if this facility is enabled (see page 57). The phone's LCD display shows the strength of the radio signal that links your phone to the network. A maximum signal is shown by 5 shaded blocks and a minimum signal by 1 block. Searching Please wait Linking to network UK NETWORK Tue 19 Jan 1999 06:21 Receiving calls When someone calls your number, the phone's ringer will sound, if set (see page 19), and the incoming call screen is displayed (see right). The phone number of the person calling may be displayed in the middle of the screen if the calling line identification (CLI) facility is available and the caller has activated the feature. If the caller's phone number has been stored in your phonebook along with a name (see page 30), that name will be displayed. If the caller has withheld their identity then the screen will give a message that the incoming number is being withheld. Standby screen O If the screen indicates Searching or No Service you will not be able to make or receive any normal calls. You may be able to make emergency calls. Accepting a call 01987654321 Answer ? * * Press the key or open the Flip (if the Flip option is active - see page 3). Incoming call Rejecting a call Press briefly or close the Flip (if the Flip was already open and the Flip option is active - see page 3). You also have options for holding calls ...