Nokia 1261 User's Guide Page 1

User GuidePrinted in Canada 9357897NOKIA INC.7725 Woodland Center Boulevard, Suite 150, Tampa, FL 33614 Phone: 1-888-NOKIA-2U (1-888-665-4228) Fax:

[ 3 ] Welcome and quick guide2 Welcome and quick guideCongratulations on your purchase of a Nokia mobile phone, a new tool for the mobile informati

[ 93 ] Reference information14 Reference informationThis section provides information about your phone’s batteries, accessories, chargers, safety g

[ 94 ] Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip, or pen) causes direct connection

[ 95 ] Reference information• Do not store the phone in cold areas. When it warms up (to its normal temperature), moisture can form inside and may

[ 96 ] Operating environmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidde

[ 97 ] Reference informationHEARING AIDSSome digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you m

[ 98 ] Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include below deck on boats; chemical transfer or

[ 99 ] Reference information • MAKE EMERGENCY CALLSImportant: This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and land

[ 100 ] • CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.Your wireless phone

[ 101 ] Reference informationWhen tested for use at the ear - FCCID # LJPNKW-1 is 1.16 W/kgFCCID # LJPNKW-1X is 1.17 W/kgWhen worn on the body, as

[ 102 ] • ACCESSORY SAFETYThis section provides information about the phone’s batteries, chargers, and accessories. Be aware that the information i

[ 4 ] Follow graphic cluesThis guide uses the following icons to alert you to important information.Tip: Provides information about a quick way or a

[ 103 ] Reference informationBatteriesThis section provides information about the phone’s battery. Be aware that the information in this section is

[ 104 ] • ACCESSORIESIf you want to enhance your phone’s functionality, a range of accessories is available for you. You can select any of these it

[ 105 ] Reference informationStandard Travel Charger (ACP-7U)The Standard Travel Charger is a lightweight (187 g) and durable AC charger. To use

[ 106 ] Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger (LCH-9)You can charge your phone’s battery from your vehicle battery by using the Rapid Cigarette Lighter Ch

[ 107 ] Reference informationHeadset (HDC-5)Small and lightweight, the headset allows easy and convenient handsfree operation. The headset has a fo

[ 108 ] Loopset (LPS-3)With the Nokia Loopset, people who use a T-coil equipped hearing aid have the freedom to talk on a digital mobile phone. The

[ 109 ] Reference informationMobile Holder (MBC-6)Small and easy to use, the Mobile Holder provides an ideal place to hold the phone in a vehicle.

[ 110 ] Express Car Kit (PPH-1)The Express Car Kit provides charging and handsfree functionality. Compatible with 12 V systems, the Express Car Kit

[ 111 ] Reference information • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThis section lists and answers the questions phone users most frequently ask. Some of the

[ 112 ] Q. How do I store my voice mailbox number?A. Press Menu 1-8-2 (Messages > Voice messages > Voice mailbox number). Enter your voice mai

[ 5 ] Welcome and quick guideLook for updatesFrom time to time, Nokia may update this user guide to reflect changes or corrections. The latest vers

[ 113 ] Reference informationQ. How do I find my phone’s Model number and ESN number?A. The model number and ESN numbers are located on a label und

[ 114 ] • GLOSSARYBusiness card A business card is the same as an entry in the phone book. It may contain a name, phone number, and text entry. It

[ 115 ] Reference informationProfile A group of settings you can use to customize the way your phone works.Quick save A fast method for saving a nu

[ 116 ] • TECHNICAL INFORMATIONFeature SpecificationWeight 5.3 oz with BMC-3 900 mAh NiMH batteryVolume 105 ccFrequency Range Lowband 824.04 - 848.

[ 117 ] Reference information • TROUBLESHOOTINGThis section lists some of the most commonly encountered problems and provides possible solutions.Pr

[ 118 ] Nokia One-Year Limited WarrantyNokia Inc. (“Nokia”) warrants that this cellular phone (“Product”) is free from defects in material and workm

[ 119 ] Reference information5Upon request from Nokia, the Consumer must prove the date of the original purchase of the Product by a dated bill of

[ 120 ] 9Nokia does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Product. If a problem develops during the limited warranty period, the

[ 121 ] Reference informationf)If the Product is returned during the limited warranty period, but the problem with the Product is not covered under

[ 122 ] 12Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts, so the one year warranty limitation may not apply to you (the C

[ 6 ] • REGISTER YOUR PHONEMake sure to register your phone at www.warranty.nokiausa.com or 1-888-NOKIA-2U (1-888-665-4228) so that we can serve yo

[ 123 ] Reference informationManufactured or sold under one or more of the following US patents:5001372 5371481 5553125 5805084 5893060 6006114 61

[ 124 ] NOTES

[ 125 ]Appendix A Message from the CTIA Appendix A Message from the CTIA(Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association) to all users of mobil

[ 126 ]Safety is the most important call you will ever make.A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone UseTens of millions of people in the U.S. t

[ 127 ]Appendix A Message from the CTIA 5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an address book or business car

[ 128 ]NOTES

[ 129 ]Appendix B Message from the FDAAppendix B Message from the FDA(U.S. Food and Drug Administration) to all users of mobile phones.July 18, 2001

[ 130 ]Consumer Update on Wireless PhonesU.S. Food and Drug Administration1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?The available scientific evidence

[ 131 ]Appendix B Message from the FDA3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless

[ 132 ]FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1

[ 7 ] Welcome and quick guide • UNDERSTAND YOUR PHONEThis section offers an illustrated view of your phone to help familiarize you with its keypad,

[ 133 ]Appendix B Message from the FDAIf you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance betwee

[ 134 ]IndexAaccessibilityloopset 15web site 15accessoriesboom headset (HDB-5) 107car kit (PPH-1) 110carry case (CSM-6) 11 0charger (ACP-12U) 105charg

[ 135 ]automatic redial 74conference 68duration of 45end 19forward 69make 18redial last 20silence 20speed dialing 74touch tones 75car charger 106car k

[ 136 ]Ggames 90Pairs II 92Snake II 91Space Impact 91glossary 11 4Hheadsetconnect 12HDB-5 107HDC-5 107HDE-2 107make and answer calls 12hearing impaire

[ 137 ]menus 24register 6switch on/off 18warranty 11 8phone bookenter e-mail addresses 38erase entries 40memory status 41menu 29menu options 29new ent

[ 138 ]troubleshooting 11 7TTY 16end a call 17make a call 17receive a call 17turn the phone on/off 18Uunlock the keypad 79user guideinteractive 5updat

[ 8 ] Use the antennaTip: Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with any other radio transmitting device, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily whe

[ 9 ] Welcome and quick guide3Align the cover over the back of the phone, placing the end of the cover approximately 1/4 inch past the end of the p

[ 10 ] 3Look for the battery latch that runs along the end of the battery nearest the top of the phone. 4Place your thumbs on the corners of the lat

[ 11 ] Welcome and quick guideIMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATIONUse the following guidelines to obtain the best performance from your battery:• With you

[ 12 ] • SET UP YOUR HEADSETYour phone is compatible with the HDC-5, HDE-2 and HDB-5 headsets. The headset provides convenient handsfree use of the

Nokia 1261User Guide Phone notesNotes Where to get informationMy number Wireless service providerVoice mail numberWireless service provider’s customer

[ 13 ] Welcome and quick guide • GET STARTED WITH THE QUICK GUIDEMake a callEnter phone number, press .Answer a callPress or Answer.Answer with ca

[ 14 ] •GET HELPFind your phone’s labelWhen you call Nokia Customer Care Center or your service provider, you will need to provide specific informa

[ 15 ] Welcome and quick guideContact your service providerYou may want to save your service provider’s customer support telephone number into your

[ 16 ] Set up the TTY/TDD profileYou can connect your phone to a TTY/TDD using the Nokia TTY/TDD Adapter (HDA-9). In order for your phone to recogni

[ 17 ] Welcome and quick guideMAKE A TTY/TDD CALLTip: Before making a TTY/TDD call with your Nokia phone, check the signal strength. See “Understan

[ 18 ] 3 Basic operationsThis section gives a brief introduction to the phone and shows quick steps for:• Making and answering calls• Adjusting the

[ 19 ] Basic operationsUse the keypad1Enter the phone number, including area code if needed. 2Press . Important: Do not touch the antenna when the

[ 20 ] Answer a callWhen your phone rings, press . You can press any key to answer a call except the power key, end key, or the scroll keys.Note:

[ 21 ] Basic operationsUnderstand the Scroll Bar When you press Menu, a vertical scroll bar appears on the right side of the screen. This scroll ba

[ 22 ] IconsScreen IconWhat it meansActive call in progress.Silent has been selected as the current profile.The phone’s keypad is locked to prevent

The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the TDMA and AMPS networks.LEGAL INFORMATIONPart No. 9357897, Issue No. 1Copyright ©

[ 23 ] Basic operations • USE THE SELECTION KEYSThe selection key allows you to select various phone options.At the bottom of the Start screen, two

[ 24 ] • BROWSE PHONE MENUSA menu is a list of choices you can make to change settings on your phone or use various phone features. Each menu can c

[ 25 ] Basic operationsMENU TIPS • You can scroll upward to quickly access the last option in a menu list.• You can return to the previous menu lev

[ 26 ] Call timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Duration of last call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5-1Duration of all call

[ 27 ] Basic operations4 SETTINGS Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[ 28 ] 5SYSTEM Automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-

[ 29 ] Basic operations • PHONE BOOK MENUFor access to the phone book and its menus:• Switch back to the Start screen.•Press Names.These options ar

[ 30 ] 4 Text entryThere are two ways to enter letters and numbers into your phone: • Standard text input - for making entries in the phone book.• P

[ 31 ] Text entryEnter numbers (123 mode)To enter numbers:1Press and hold to switch to 123 mode. Press the appropriate number key to enter a numb

[ 32 ] • ENTER SPACES, PUNCTUATION AND SPECIAL CHARACTERSDepending on the selected display language, the following characters may be available when

[ i ]Contents1 Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Welcome and quick guide . . . . . . . . . . . .

[ 33 ] Text entryUse special charactersWhile entering text, press (or press and hold, if predictive text is on) to display special characters. Pr

[ 34 ] • WRITE WITH PREDICTIVE TEXT Predictive text input allows you to write messages much faster than the standard text method. With predictive t

[ 35 ] Text entryTurn off predictive text input1While writing a text message, press Options.2Scroll to Predictive text, then press Select.3Scroll t

[ 36 ] Change the casePredictive text uses sentence case, but you can manually change between upper and lower case by pressing . Tip: You can switc

[ 37 ] Phone book5 Phone book Your phone includes a phone book that can store up to 200 entries (names and associated phone numbers). In addition,

[ 38 ] • SAVE NAMES, NUMBERS AND E-MAIL ADDRESSESFor information on entering text, see “Standard text input” on page 30.Quickly save a name and num

[ 39 ] Phone book • RECALL NAMES AND NUMBERS1At the Start screen, press Names.2Select Find and enter one or two letters of name you want to recall.

[ 40 ] • ERASE NAMES AND NUMBERSErasing stored names and numbers removes them from your phone. Once you erase an item, you can restore it only by r

[ 41 ] Phone bookSelect your scrolling viewTo change the way you view names and numbers in your phone book:1Press Names.2Scroll to Options and pres

[ 42 ] 6 Call logYour phone provides a call log that registers information about calls you make and receive. The call log keeps track of the followi

[ ii ]Recall names and numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Edit a name or number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[ 43 ] Call log • CHECK MISSED CALLSIf you do not answer a call, the message Missed calls appears on your phone’s screen, along with the number of

[ 44 ] 1Press Menu 2-4 (Menu > Call log > Clear call lists).2Use or to scroll through the options list.The list includes: All, Missed, Rec

[ 45 ] Call logCaution: If you select the Clear timers option, the action cannot be undone. If you use the call timers to log the amount of time sp

[ 46 ] 7 MessagesYou can use mobile messages to keep in touch with friends, family and business associates. Your phone allows you to do the followin

[ 47 ] MessagesSave the voice mailbox numberAs part of your network’s voice mail feature, your service provider gives you a voice mailbox phone num

[ 48 ] • TEXT, E-MAIL AND PICTURE MESSAGESYour phone is capable of a variety of messaging services including text messages (SMS or Short Message Se

[ 49 ] MessagesTip: When writing messages, you can switch between uppercase and lowercase standard text input and uppercase and lowercase predictiv

[ 50 ] THE OUTBOX FOLDERThe outbox stores messages you have written, sent, edited and forwarded. Messages in the outbox are not saved messages. As y

[ 51 ] MessagesWrite and send a text messageWhen writing text messages, use the predictive text method for faster text entry. For details, see “Wri

[ 52 ] Respond to a text messageThere are many options available for working with text messages. For a list of options and their descriptions, see “

[ iii ]Set touch tone strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Link phone book entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[ 53 ] MessagesWHEN YOUR MEMORY IS FULLWhen your phone’s message memory is full, one or more messages of the lowest priority are automatically dele

[ 54 ] 5Scroll to Send, then press Select.6Enter or recall the recipient’s phone number, then press Send. Sending message appears.PREVIEW A PICTURE

[ 55 ] Messages• Contact your service provider to get the e-mail address and gateway number for your phone, and for more information on using e-mai

[ 56 ] Edit an existing e-mail messageYou can edit an e-mail message by replying to the message or forwarding it. You can edit messages from any fol

[ 57 ] Personalization8 PersonalizationThe Nokia 1200 series can be easily customized to fit your lifestyle. The display language, ringing tones, a

[ 58 ] Select a profile1Quickly press and release the Power key. 2Use and to move to the profile you want to use.Profile names are highlighted a

[ 59 ] PersonalizationSET THE RINGING TONE The ringing tone is the sound your phone makes when you receive a call. You can set the ringing tone to

[ 60 ] SET THE MESSAGE ALERT TONEYou can set your phone to use a certain tone to indicate an incoming text message.1Press Menu 3 (Menu > Profiles

[ 61 ] Personalization3Select Customize and press Select.4Scroll to Warning tones, then press Select. 5Scroll to On or Off and press Select.Rename

[ 62 ] AUTOMATIC ANSWERThis feature lets your phone answer incoming calls after just one ring when an accessory is connected to the phone.1Press Men

[ iv ]Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[ 63 ] PersonalizationSet the display languageYou can choose your phone’s display language.1Press Menu 4-3-1 (Settings > Phone settings > Lan

[ 64 ] Automatic update of timeYou can set your phone to update the time from the network when you turn the phone on. If the clock in your phone is

[ 65 ] PersonalizationRestore factory settingsIf you have made changes to your phone’s profiles (settings), you can restore them to their original

[ 66 ] 9 Advanced calling featuresThis chapter covers advanced calling features, including:• Options available while in a call.• Managing two calls

[ 67 ] Advanced calling featuresAccess menus You can access your phone’s menus while in a call.1Press Options.2Scroll to Menu, then press Select. T

[ 68 ] Mute the phone’s microphoneWhile in a call, you can mute the phone’s microphone.•Press Options, scroll to Mute, press Select.OR•Press (Mute)

[ 69 ] Advanced calling features3Locate the number in your phone book, then press Select. The number will appear in the numbe prompt.4Press OK to c

[ 70 ] Learn about call forwarding feature codesYour network requires separate codes for activating and cancelling the various types of call forward

[ 71 ] Advanced calling featuresActivate/cancel call forwardingAfter you store the correct feature codes, you can activate (or cancel) call forward

[ 72 ] Manage callsCall waiting works with both local and long distance calls.• To answer an incoming call, press .• To switch from one call to ano

[ 1 ] Safety first1 Safety firstRead these simple guidelines before you use your phone. Failure to comply with these guidelines may be dangerous or

[ 73 ] Advanced calling features3Enter the desired phone number, then press OK (or press Find to recall a phone number from the phone book).The pho

[ 74 ] • USE AUTOMATIC REDIALThere are times when you may not be able to place a call (example: due to the high volume of traffic on the wireless n

[ 75 ] Advanced calling features2Scroll to the key you want to change and press Options.3Scroll to Change and press Select.4Scroll through the phon

[ 76 ] Set manual touch tones1Press Menu 4-3-2-1 (Menu > Settings > Phone settings > Touch tones > Manual touch tones).2Select one of th

[ 77 ] Advanced calling featuresSEND A TOUCH TONE STRING1Press Menu 4-3-2-1 (Menu > Settings > Phone settings > Touch tones > Manual to

[ 78 ] 5Dial the automated service’s number from your phone book. Your phone automatically sends the touch tones when the call connects.Note: You m

[ 79 ] Security10 Security Your phone is equipped with different security features that allow you to do the following:• avoid making accidental cal

[ 80 ] Answer a call while Keyguard is activeYou can answer calls when Keyguard is activated by pressing Answer or . If you are connected to a heads

[ 81 ] Security • RESTRICT CALLSYou can create your own list of restrictions to restrict incoming and outgoing calls. To restrict the calls, you ap

[ 82 ] Restrict outgoing calls1Press Menu 4-5-1-1 (Menu > Settings > Security settings > Call restrictions > Restrict outgoing calls). 2

[ 2 ] Use sensiblyUse only in the normal position. Don't touch the antenna unnecessarily.Qualified serviceOnly qualified personnel may install

[ 83 ] Special features11 Special featuresThis section describes several special features, including transmission of business cards, downloading ri

[ 84 ] Alarm when phone power is offIf the alarm time is reached while the phone is off, the phone switches itself on and starts sounding the alarm

[ 85 ] Special featuresSave a viewed business card1After viewing the business card, press Back, scroll to Save and press Select.2At the Name: promp

[ 86 ] Save a received ringing tone1After listening to the ringing tone, press Quit.2Scroll to Save tone. Press OK.3Choose which ringing tone you wa

[ 87 ] Minute Manager12 Minute ManagerWith Minute Manager service, you cap monthly spending of cellular service. This section describes how you can

[ 88 ] My minutesYou can check the minutes you’ve used in the current billing cycle, as well as the number of anytime minutes remaining in your plan

[ 89 ] Minute ManagerMy limitYou can view the spending limit of your account. This amount is set by your service provider during account activation

[ 90 ] 13 GamesYou can use your phone for communication and some serious fun. Your phone offers three games: Snake II, Space impact, and Pairs II. N

[ 91 ] GamesPlease visit Nokia games services on the Internet for more hints and tips at www.nokia.com/us. GAME SETTINGSGame sounds and lights can

[ 92 ] • PAIRS IIThe object of the game is to uncover the pictures to find pairs in as few tries as possible. Press Menu 6-3 and choose between Tim