Keys LED indicator Flashes fast for incoming calls. Flashes slowly when phone is in service. Confirms and selects choices on display. Finds a Phone Book entry by name. MENU Enters the menu. SEND Dials the phone number on the display. Answers a call.
1. For Your Safety Read these simple guidelines before using your phone. Failure to comply with these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see “Important Safety Information” on page 73. Road Safety Comes First Don’t use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
Accessibility For information concerning accessibility options for your Nokia 282, please refer to page 85 of this manual for Nokia Contact information, or inquire by TTY at 1-800-246-6542 (1-800-24NOKIA). For Your Safety...
2. Quick Start Opening the phone cover To prolong the life of your phone, hold it in one hand while opening the cover with the other hand. Making your first call 1 Install and charge the battery (see “Battery Information” on page 7). 2 Give PWR a long press to switch on your phone.
Using the cover to answer and end calls • You can answer incoming calls by opening the cover if the Active Cover menu feature is set to On. (See “Active Cover (Menu 3 12)” on page 40). Note: To prolong the life of your phone, hold it in one hand while opening the cover with the other hand.
3. Display Indicators Shows which type of system your phone will use when it is roaming (see also the table “System selection and display indicators” on page 44). Your phone is using the Home system (see also the table “System selection and display indica- tors”...
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Signal strength indication A cellular phone sends and receives radio signals. As with all radio equipment, the quality of radio reception depends on the strength of the radio signal in the area where you are operating your phone. The strength of the cellular signal is shown by the vertical bar on the left- hand side of the display.
4. Battery Information Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Lithium- Ion battery. Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer and recharge your battery only with the chargers approved by the manufacturer. See “Important Battery information” on page 10. Note: A new battery must be charged before use.
Charging the Battery 1 Connect the lead from the charger to the bottom of your phone, or place the phone in the Compact Desktop Charging Stand (optional accessory). Note: See the “Accessories” section starting on page 68 for more charging options. 2 Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet.
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Talk and Standby times Battery operation times depend greatly on how you use the phone, as well as on the coverage of the network and network parameters set by the wireless service provider. Typical times are shown in the table. Talk Time Standby Time 100 minutes...
Removing the Battery Note: Switch off the phone’s power before removing the battery! 1 Slide the battery cover down slightly, then lift it off. 2 Lift the battery out. Important Battery information • Use only batteries and chargers approved by the phone manufacturer.
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connection of the + and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on the side of the battery), for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short circuit- ing the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.
5. The Basics Opening the phone To prolong the life of your phone, hold it in one hand while opening the cover with the other hand. Switching the Phone on and off • Press the PWR key for about one second. If Keyguard is active, you need to deactivate it before you can turn the phone off.
Making a call 1 Extend the phone’s antenna fully. 2 Enter the area code (if needed) and the phone number, then press SEND. If you make a mistake dialing, press CLR to erase digits one by one. Press and hold CLR or press END to clear the whole display.
TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: Extend your antenna fully when in calls. As with any other radio transmitting device, avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna 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.
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• To answer the call while using the headset (HDC-3P), press the answer/end button on the headset cord, or press SEND on the keypad. Make sure the antenna is fully extended during the call. Note: If Keyguard is active, a call can only be answered by pressing SEND, including when you are using the headset.
details, see “Availability of network services” on page 63 and “Calling Line Identification” on page 63. Adjusting the earpiece volume • During a call, press quickly to increase the volume, or press and hold to decrease the vol- ume. Or, press Last number redial •...
Emergency 9 dialing The 9 Key is reserved for an Emergency Number that is programmed into your phone by your dealer. • Press the 9 key for about 2 seconds. Emergency 9 Dialing must be set On for this to work! See “Emergency 9 Dialing (Menu 3 7)”...
Or, if the phone is ringing and Keyguard is active, you can press and hold PWR to switch off the phone while it is ringing. Making an emergency call with keyguard active • Enter the emergency number preprogrammed in your phone and press SEND. The emergency number shows up on the display after you have entered it completely.
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* These items are as you set them using the menu or the volume control. You can set all of the settings in the My tones profile. To select a profile: 1 At the Ready screen, press 2 Press again repeatedly (or use the pointer to the profile you want.
profiles. When you remove the phone from the Car Kit, the phone reverts to the profile selected before you used the Car Kit. • If a headset is connected to the phone, then the current profile remains selected, but the earphone level is adjusted automatically (and remains selected until the headset is removed).
You can make calling card calls in conjunction with PIN calls. PIN calls ‘PIN Call’ is a network security feature that requires a PIN Code every time you make a call. You can activate or deactivate it and specify the numbers in your PIN Code.
If you subscribe to voicemail, callers can leave you voice messages which you can recall from your voice mailbox. If you have purchased the Nokia 282 NAMPS version and subscribe to a text message network service, callers may send you short text messages that you can read on your phone’s display.
6. The Phone Book The Phone Book can store up to 75 phone numbers and names. It also has a “notepad” where you can store one additional temporary number and name. The maximum number of Phone Book entries depends on how much information you store in each entry.
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Note: If you keep the name short, then the entire entry (both name and number) can fit on one screen. cursor. CLR backspaces (and erases). To clear the whole display, press and hold CLR. 1 1 1 1 press press press press 1 1 1 1...
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Phone Book location 75 This is a special Phone Book location. If you store a number in location 75, you can make calls to that number even if the phone is locked. See “Lock Phone (Menu 6)” on page 48. Note: Location 75 may not be available if there is no space remaining in the Phone Book.
4 Press OK until you see Edit No:. Press !!. The ‘+’ character is displayed after the phone number. 5 Enter the location number (one or two digits) of the Touch Tone string (from Step 2). Store the new contents (phone number, ‘+’, and Touch Tone location).
Searching by name 1 At the Ready screen, press OK. 2 Find name: and appear. Enter the first letter(s) of the name, then press OK. 3 The nearest match in the Phone Book will be displayed. From here, press to scroll other entries (unless in a call). Finding an entry by location number If you know the entry’s location number: •...
Moving an entry 1 Recall the name and number. Press OK. 2 At Edit name: press OK, and at Edit No: press 3 At SAVE IN LOCATION?, enter the new location number then press OK. The phone will display MOVE?. 4 Press OK to move or press CLR to exit without moving.
Automatic Redial Active Cover Roam Beep Welcome Note *The Messages menu is available on the Nokia 282 NAMPS version only. Access to the Messages feature depends on network and subscription. **This menu is not available if Prepaid (Menu 9) is †...
Accessing the menus Using the “MENU then OK” method 1 Press MENU to enter the menu. 2 Press 3 Press OK to choose a menu. 4 If there are submenus: press through the submenu choices. Press OK to enter a submenu. 5 The current setting is displayed.
Also, if you use the shortcut method to access Menu 3 1, there is a 5-second delay before the menu appears. To bypass this delay, press MENU 3 1 OK OK. Using the menu during a call If you press MENU (short press) during a call, the phone gives you the in-call menu (see “In-call menu”...
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Press MENU then OK. Then press to EDIT ENTRY. Press OK. 2 Press to scroll to Find Name or Find Loc., then press OK. 3 Either: If you selected Find Name, enter the first letter of the name, then press OK. If you selected Find Loc., enter the location number (1-75) where the entry is stored (or press...
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Note: The prompts Edit Name: and Edit No.: are omitted if the name or number occupies more than two lines on the display. Erase Entry (Menu 1 4) Note: Be careful when erasing--it can’t be undone! In this menu, if you choose Erase All, the phone asks you to confirm.
number. Press OK. If necessary, press scroll to the entry you want, then press OK. TAGGED will be displayed briefly, and you will hear a demonstration ‘fanfare’ ringing tone. If you choose Show VIPs: Press currently tagged as VIP numbers. If you choose Remove tag: Press untag, then press OK.
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Dialed Calls (Menu 2 1) This list contains the last 15 numbers you called or attempted to call. Each of the phone numbers in the list has a number 0L-14L which is shown in the top right corner of the display; “L” stands for last dialed. Received Calls (Menu 2 2) This list contains the callers’...
Press OK to erase, or press CLR to exit without erasing. Call Timers (Menu 2 5) Once you select this menu item, use duration of the last call, all calls, and the life timer; and to reach the option to clear the last call and all calls timers (life timer cannot be reset).
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Ring+Vibra - phone rings and vibrates. Beep+Vibra - phone beeps then vibrates. Beep once - phone beeps once only (no ringing tones). Vibrate - phone vibrates only. Note: This menu sets the ringing options only for the My tones profile. See “Selecting the Profile” on page 18 for the ringing options of the other profiles.
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Note: With Keyguard active, lights are off. However, you if you press the PWR key quickly, lights go on for 15 seconds. Lights On The keypad and display lights are on for 15 seconds after the last keypress, or after you open the cover.
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Language (Menu 3 8) This menu lets you choose which language you want the menus and messages to be displayed in: English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese. Phone Number (Menu 3 9) Your phone can have two different telephone numbers. This menu lets you choose which telephone number to use.
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Active Cover (Menu 3 12) With Active Cover set to On, when an incoming call is alerting, you can answer the call by opening the cover. To prolong the life of your phone, hold it in one hand while opening the cover with the other hand.
4 When the note is complete, press OK. The message SAVED will be displayed. If there is already a Welcome Note, and you don’t want one, save a blank screen. Your phone number will then be displayed instead when you switch on the phone. Security Settings (Menu 4) This menu lets you change your phone’s security and lock codes, which are required for certain...
When you enter this menu, the phone prompts you to enter a new 5-digit security code. Enter it and press OK. When the phone asks you to verify your new security code, key it in again and press OK. Restore Factory Settings (Menu 4 3) This function resets the phone’s menus to their factory settings.
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should it work in? The point of the Carrier Selec- tion menu is to help your phone make the best choice for you. A simple fact to know: All cellular systems are either type “A” or “B”. So your “Home system” is either an “A”...
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The following table shows which system the phone attempts to use, and the phone’s display indicators, depending on the menu item selected, and whether or not your dealer has programmed the phone with a Preferred list of systems. System selection and display indicators Does Menu phone...
Allowed Calls (Menu 5 1 2) You need your security code to enter this menu. Once you have entered the menu, you can choose the option you want (described below). Press to move the pointer to the option you want. Press OK to select it.
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To enter or change calling card information 1 Press MENU then SETTINGS. Press OK. 2 You’ll see CALLING CARD and the currently selected card. Press OK to change 3 Use to move the pointer to None, Card A or Card B, then press OK.
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5 If phone prompts you to SELECT DIALING SEQUENCE, press OK. Press to scroll through the 4 dialing sequence options, and press OK to choose one: Access No. + Phone No. + Card No. Use for cards that require you to enter a 1-800 or 1-888 access number first, then a phone number after you hear a tone, then a card number after you hear another tone.
Key it in and press OK. Messages (Menu 7) Note: This menu is available on the Nokia 282 NAMPS version only. The messages feature depends on network and subscription. To access Menu 7, press MENU, then"...
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Read Messages (Menu 7 1) The phone automatically stores the last 20 short text messages you have received in the Read Messages list. (You can receive text messages if the network supports this service, and if you subscribe to this service - refer to your service provider for more information).
Once you enter this menu, use to the message you want to erase. Press OK. When ERASE? is displayed, press OK again. The phone will briefly display ERASED. The list of stored messages is then re-ordered and the next message is displayed.
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To access the Debit menu, press the MENU key, then press twice to access the Debit menu. Press to scroll through the menu options. TIMETANK INFO shows you the amount of prepaid talk time you have left in your phone. At the TIMETANK INFO screen, press the OK key, and your phone displays the number of units remaining (indicated as U) as well as the date by...
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Making a Call For complete information on making a call, refer to “Making a call” on page 13. Once you have placed a call your phone displays the charge rate of units per minute, as well as a timer which tracks the duration of the call expressed in minutes and seconds.
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Answering a Call For complete information on answering a call, refer to “Answering a call” on page 14. Note: Call Waiting may not be available if your phone is in prepaid mode. When you answer a call your phone displays the charge rate of units per minute as well as a timer which tracks the duration of the call expressed in minutes and seconds.
911 calls. Prepaid (Menu 9, 282P only) Your service provider may offer prepaid service compatible with your new Nokia phone. Contact your service provider for details. If you activate your phone as prepaid through your service provider and then activate the Prepaid menu, your phone will have an additional menu item called PREPAID.
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Saving Your Access Number Before you can add money to your account, you must save the correct access number into your phone. Contact your service provider for the access number. 1 Press MENU 9 4. 2 At SAVE ACCESS NUMBERS, press OK. 3 Press once.
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2 At SAVE ACCESS NUMBERS, press OK. 3 At ENTER BALANCE NUMBER, press OK. 4 At Bal No:, enter the balance number given to you by your service provider. 5 Press OK. Checking Your Prepaid Balance Press MENU 9 1. The balance checking number you saved is auto- matically dialed.
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3 At Select press OK. You can also edit or erase your prepaid card number. Making a Call For complete information on making a call, see “Making a call” on page 13. 1 Enter the number you want to call, then press and hold SEND until you hear a tone.
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Mute - This mutes the phone during a conversa- tion. The phone displays MUTED. To unmute the phone, select the Mute option again. Send DTMF - To send DTMF (Touch Tone) strings during a call, first recall the stored string from the Phone Book.
8. Data and Touch Tones Data Mode Data Mode can be used when your phone is con- nected, via a suitable data card and modem, to a laptop or personal computer. You may then use your computer to make and receive calls, and to send and receive data messages such as emails.
To operate your modem and data card • Refer to the documentation supplied with these items. Sending touch tones Your phone is a ‘Touch Tone’ phone. Touch Tones are the sounds your phone makes when you press the keys. Touch Tones can be used for many auto- mated phone services such as checking your bank balance and using voice mailbox options.
• ‘Waits’ for you to press SEND again. When you do, the phone sends the numbers 1234. • ‘Waits’ for you to press SEND again, then sends the numbers 3434. The following example shows storing ‘pause’ characters as well as ‘wait’ characters (Note that a ‘wait’...
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Pressing SEND sends a displayed number to the network as a flash, unless it is preceded by a ‘p’ or ‘w’ . (In these cases it is sent as a Touch Tone.) After the phone number has been entered, you can add extra information which is for ‘flash’...
9. Network Services Availability of network services The network services available depend on the model of your phone, the cellular system (AMPS or NAMPS) on which it operates, and the services offered by your cellular service provider. To be able to use any of the network services, you need to subscribe to the particular service.
Note: If the last seven digits of an incoming caller’s number match the last seven digits of a number stored in the Phone Book, the phone displays the stored number/name even if the area code or other dialing prefix is different. The number is then stored in either the Received Calls list or the Missed Calls list, depending on whether you answer the call or not.
Voicemail systems vary by cellular system; contact your service provider for details on how to use your particular voicemail system. Digital Message Service (Nokia 282 NAMPS only) When you cannot answer calls the caller or switchboard can send you a short message using the Digital Message Service (DMS).
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You can also read and erase messages, and set the Message Alert Tone, using the Messages menu. For details, see “Messages (Menu 7)” on page 48 (this menu item is available on the Nokia 282 NAMPS version only). If the indicator blinks the Messages List is full of read or unread messages.
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Short Message Service (SMS) Callers can send you short pre-defined messages, such as CALL HOME. Contact your local service provider for information. Callback Number Service Caller’s can send you their callback numbers. Contact your local service provider for information. Note: If the number received matches a number and name stored in the Phone Book the name will be displayed instead.
10. Accessories An extensive range of accessories is available for your phone. You can select the accessories that best suit your specific communication needs. For availability, please check with your local dealer. A few practical rules for accessory operation: • Keep the accessories out of small children's reach.
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Also, refer to any accessory options manual that may have been included in your sales package for the entire range of Original Nokia 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 overcharging may shorten its life.
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For charging times and other battery information, see “Battery Information” on page 7. Note: If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot use the phone until it has enough charge to operate. The Standard Travel Charger is available for different voltage levels. ACP-9U Rapid Travel Charger The extremely light, function- ally designed Rapid Travel...
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This small charger's functional design fits well with most car cigarette lighters. Charging Times are the same as for the Rapid Travel Charger ACP-9U. For charging times and other battery information, see “Battery Informa- tion” on page 7. Calls can be made while charging.
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The charging status of the phone battery is shown on the phone display. The charging status of the spare battery is shown on the LED indicator on the stand - it will be red when charging, and green when charged. For best performance, it is recommended that you use the Compact Desktop Charging Stand with the Rapid Travel Charger ACP-9U.
11. Reference Information Important Safety Information Traffic Safety Do not use a hand-held telephone while driving a vehicle. If using a hand-held phone park the vehicle before conversing. Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the phone on the passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop.
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• Should always keep the phone more than 6 inches (20 cm) from their pacemaker 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.
Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless phone for essential communications (e.g. medical emergencies). Remember, to make or receive any calls, the phone must be switched on and in a service area with ade- quate signal strength.
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of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all per- sons, regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and crafts- manship and should be treated with care. The sugges- tions below will help you to fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
12. Troubleshooting If the power does not come on or stay on: • Make sure the battery is properly installed and charged. • Be sure that the contacts on the battery and the charging stand are clean. • Battery charge may be too low for operation. Check the display and listen for the low bat- tery warning tones.
14. Warranty NOKIA One-Year Limited Warranty Nokia Mobile Phones, Inc. (“NMP”) 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.
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6. The Consumer shall bear the cost of shipping the Product to NMP in Melbourne, Florida. NMP shall bear the cost of shipping the Product back to the Consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty. 7. The Consumer shall have no coverage or benefits under this limited warranty if any of the following conditions are applicable: a) The Product has been subject to abnormal use,...
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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 Mobile Phones, Inc. Attn: Repair Department 795 West Nasa Blvd. Melbourne, FL. 32901...
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10. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE FOREGO- ING LIMITED WRITTEN WARRANTY. OTHERWISE, THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE CONSUMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
15. Index Symbols ’+’ (link) character 25 ’p’ (pause) character 25, 60 ’w’ (wait) character 25, 60 Numerics 1-touch dialing 16, 38 9 key. See also emergency 9 dialing 17 active open 40 allowed calls 45 automatic answer 39 automatic redial 39 battery 7–11 charge indicator 5 charging 8...
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emergency 9 dialing 17, 38 emergency calls 17, 76 making 76 with keyguard active 18 flash function 61 house indicator 5 in-call menu 57 indicators AB 5 ABC 5 Keyguard 17 keypad tones 37 language 39 lights 37 lock code 41 lock phone 48 LOCKED 48 Loud profile 18...
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Para obtener un manual del usuario en español favor de llamar o enviar un fax al teléfono 1-888-Nokia 2U, fax 813-249-9619. For alternate formats of this owner's manual, call our Customer Care center at 1 800 665-4228 (NOKIA 2U). Index safety guidelines 1, 73 security code 41...