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of Nokia Corporation. © 1996 Nokia Mobile Phones. All rights reserved. Nokia Mobile Phones operates a policy of continuous improvement, therefore, we reserve the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice. Issue 3 Inside Front Cover NHA - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 2
7 2. GETTING STARTED 8 Installing a Battery 8 Battery Charge Indication 8 Charging a Battery 8 Signal Strength Indication 9 3. BASIC Phone Numbers 19 Memory Scrolling 21 Recalling Names and Phone Numbers 21 Moving Names and Phone Numbers 23 Erasing a Memory Location 24 1 NHA-4NG Nokia - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 3
41 Discharging a Battery 42 Recharging a Battery 42 Using Batteries 42 8. ACCESSORIES 44 General 44 Accessory Options 44 9. REFERENCE INFORMATION 46 Important Safety Information 46 Care and Maintenance 49 Troubleshooting 50 Technical Information 50 2 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 4
Status: ToL, JaK, JaG, SIR, JoF FOR YOUR SAFETY Read these simple guidelines before using your phone. Failure to comply with these guide lines may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see Important Safety Information on page 46. Road Safety Comes First Don't use a hand-held - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 5
contact your local service facility. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. The cellular phone described in this guide is approved for use in AMPS networks. 4 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 6
, JoF 1. KEYS AND DISPLAY INDICATORS List of Keys Press and hold to switch the phone on and off. Used to switch between alpha and numeric modes. Used to enter the exit the menu functions. Used to recall information from the phone directory. This key is also used to display hidden digits that run-off - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 7
AB Blank system A only system B only both systems home area only Indicates that the phone is in ALPHA mode and letters can be entered or displayed. Indicates that has been . Indicates that the phone is switched on. 6 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue 3 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 8
(2) Dec. 1996 Status: ToL, JaK, JaG, SIR, JoF ROAM The symbol is constantly displayed when the phone is outside its home service area, and is connected to a home type system. The symbol flashes when the phone is connected to a non-home type system. IN USE Indicates that a call is in progress. NO - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 9
charger to the base of the phone. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. Segments of the battery indicator bar on the right-hand side of the display will start scrolling and the charger connected tone is simultaneously emitted. 8 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 10
is too hot or cold, the charging may be interrupted until the battery reaches its normal operating temperature. For more information on batteries, see Battery Information on page 41. Signal Strength Indication A cellular phone sends and receives radio signals. As with all radio equipment, the - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 11
tone is given if you are attempting to make a call while your phone is outside of the cellular service area. • The text NOT ALLOWED appears if you are attempting to make a restricted call. (See Restrict Calls on page 27.) 10 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue 3 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 12
keyguard feature is phone will give a ringing tone and the CALL message will flash on the display. • If you have set the menu function Ringing Volume to SILENT SERVICE, the keypad and display lights will flash, the CALL message will flash Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue 3 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 13
remains in the phone's memory when the phone is switched off dialed calls were made from the phone directory, first press and then start phone numbers stored in the phone directory locations. (To store phone numbers, see Storing Names and Phone phone number. Press . The phone recalls the phone - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 14
operate when the Keyguard feature is activated. However, phone and press . • The emergency number is displayed only after you have entered the last digit of the number. • The phone dials the emergency number programmed into your phone and displays the message EMERG. CALL TRY. 13 NHA-4NG Nokia - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 15
phone is in a pocket or a bag. No security code is required to activate or deactivate the keyguard feature the call, the keypad remains unlocked and the phone can be operated in the becomes active again. • The phone can not be switched off before programmed into your phone (e.g., 911 or another - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 16
CALLING CARD. To make an automatic calling card call: Œ Enter the area code and phone number and press and hold for more than one second. • The message phone. Please contact your local service provider or the appropriate long distance phone company for further information. 15 NHA-4NG Nokia - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 17
PHONE DIRECTORY Standard Memory Locations Your phone has 40 alpha-numeric phone directory locations. Memory locations 1-20 (short) can hold phone displayed and the phone exits the store numbers. The phone automatically stores the . • A phone number cannot be made from the phone directory, first press - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 18
press (or just press if you do not want to store a name). The phone prompts you to enter the phone number (NUMBER?). Ž Enter the area code and the phone number and press . • OR instead of the steps 1 to 3 above, enter the area code and the phone number and name to be stored and then press The - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 19
in a standard memory location, recall it, then store it as described in Storing Names and Phone Numbers on page 19. Entering Names ΠIf in numeric entry mode, press to select the alpha and number entry mode by pressing . 18 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue 3 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 20
to 3 above, enter the area code and the phone number (and name) to be stored, and then press . a) If the name you entered is not in use, the phone suggests the first empty memory location if available (e.g., STORE TO 5?). If you want to store the information in the suggested memory location, press - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 21
area code and phone number and name. Press and hold until STORED appears. The message STORED confirms that the information is information you tried to store will reappear on the display, and you can store it as described below, or you can clear the display by pressing and holding . 20 NHA-4NG Nokia - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 22
desired name or number is displayed. Recalling Names & Phone Numbers To recall information by name: ΠPress and then . The phone prompts you to enter the name to be recalled ( name or phone number by pressing . 21 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue 3 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 23
displayed, and the phone then displays the next name in allphabetical order. To recall information by location number: ΠPress . The phone prompts you to enter briefly displayed, and the phone then displays the next memory location in use. 22 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 24
information to, if there is not a free memory location (MOVE TO?). Ž Press , or first enter a specific memory location number and then press . If the location you entered is already in use, the phone NOT MOVED appears. The phone exits the move function, and the information you tried to move will - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 25
method: ΠRecall the phone number and name to be moved. Press and hold for one second. The message MOVED will be displayed confirming that the information has been moved to briefly displayed, and the phone exits the function. 24 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue 3 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 26
MENU FACILITY The phone offers you a set of functions arranged in menus accessible through the menu facility. Each menu allows you to review and alter the settings of a specific menu function. The changing the settings. 25 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue 3 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 27
and select your cellular number to select and activate a calling card option to change the fourdigit lock code SID SCREEN to set the SID screening on/off There is an additional feature which is operated via the following menu shortcut: KEYGUARD to activate/deactivate the keyguard 26 NHA-4NG - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 28
the options and confirm your choice by pressing . The phone prompts for your four-digit lock code (LOCKCODE?). Ž Enter your lock code and press . • If you made a mistake in entering the lock code, the message CODE ERROR is displayed, and the phone exits the menu function. Note: When calls are - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 29
you to register your phone on more than one network. This system priority feature allows you to program your phone for optimum operation when within your home service area or when outside your home service area. Contact your cellular service provider for information about roaming agreements they - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 30
The phone uses only its home area and home system. BOTH SYSTEMS The phone uses both systems (A and B). The phone uses its home system when possible and the non-home type system when service is as a shortcut access method. 29 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue 3 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 31
CLEAR TIMERS, the phone prompts you to enter your four-digit lock code (LOCKCODE?). Enter your lock code and press . The service provider may vary depending upon network features, rounding-off for billing, and so forth. Lights (Menu 4) The keypad and display of the phone are fitted with back - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 32
your choice by pressing . When set to LIGHTS ON: • and the phone is used as a handportable phone or connected to a charger, the lights go off 15 seconds after option SILENT SERVICE is activated under the menu function Ringing Volume. 31 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 33
If you select the option SILENT SERVICE, the message SILENT is displayed when there is no call in progress and when you are not using other functions of the phone. This is to remind you To select the displayed option, press . 32 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue 3 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 34
for the feature is EMERG. 9 OFF. EMERG. 9 ON Enables one-touch emergency dialing to the emergency number programmed into your phone by 1 TOUCH ON Enables one-touch dialing to the number stored in the phone directory location 1 by pressing and holding the key. 1 TOUCH OFF Disables - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 35
: If your phone is set to your first number, you can only receive calls to that number. You may be able to forward calls from your second number to your first number so as not to miss any calls, if this service is provided by your network operator. For more information, please contact - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 36
message NO CARD will be displayed. • If you enter an incorrect lock code, the message CODE ERROR is displayed and the phone exits the menu facility. Ž Scroll through the options by using and before pressing in step 5. 35 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue 3 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 37
message STORED is briefly displayed confirming that the new lock code has been set. SID Screening System Identity (SID) information can be programmed into your phone by your dealer (the identities of specific networks on which the phone will operate can be programmed into each NAM). This function - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 38
phone may be able to select a preferred SID area. If no service is available on this type of area, the NO part of the NO SVC indicator will flash function and no SID information has been programmed into your phone, the message NOT ALLOWED is briefly displayed and the phone exits the menu facility. - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 39
Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF) feature allows you to send touch tones which can be used to control equipment such as bank-by-phone or voicemail by using your cellular phone. There are two alternative ways to send DTMF tones: 1. Manual Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue 3 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 40
as the access phone number by storing a wait character between the phone number and the feature normally needs to be specifically subscribed to and may not be available in all cellular service provider networks. Contact your local cellular service provider for more information. 39 NHA-4NG Nokia - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 41
JaK, JaG, SIR, JoF Activating PIN Calls Note: This feature may not be available on all networks, check with your local service providers. This function allows you to activate or deactivate a PIN call. When this function is set to on, a PIN code is requested at call setup. To activate the PIN call - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 42
: ToL, JaK, JaG, SIR, JoF 7. BATTERY INFORMATION Battery Options The following battery options are available for your phone. Consult your local dealer for more information. The battery charging times depend on the remaining battery charge and the type of battery and charger used. Charging Times - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 43
the phone off for at least 24 hours before initial use. • The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorter, it is time to buy a new battery. 42 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 44
11 (2) Dec. 1996 Status: ToL, JaK, JaG, SIR, JoF • Never use a charger or battery which is damaged or worn out. • Use the battery for its intended purpose only. • Use only batteries and chargers approved by the phone manufacturer. When a charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source. Do - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 45
ToL, JaK, JaG, SIR, JoF 8. ACCESSORIES General A new extensive range of accessories is available for your phone. You can select the accessories that best accommodate your specific communication needs. For the availability of accessories, please check with your local dealer. A few practical rules for - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 46
your phone in the stand and check the charging status on the phone charge your phone battery wherever you travel phone display. The charging time for a phone manufacturer approved 470 mAh battery is about 45 minutes and for a 950 mAh battery running. This may cause the battery of your car to drain. - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 47
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. 46 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 48
with adequate cellular signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with your local cellular service providers. 47 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue 3 - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 49
given permission to do so. Using This Guide The cellular phone described in this guide is approved for use in AMPS networks. A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services. They are special services provided by cellular service providers. Before you can take advantage of - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 50
in a mild soapand-water solution. If the phone or any of its accessories are not working properly, take them to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service. 49 NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU Authentication version US English 9351137 Issue - Nokia 638 | Nokia 638 User Guide in English - Page 51
and if your phone has an extendable antenna, make sure that the antenna is extended to its full length. • Check if there is an error message on the display after switching on. If so, contact your local dealer. Technical Information Weight : 6.93 oz. (196 g) with 470 mAh Slim NiMH battery, or 8.41
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DESCRIPTION OF KEYS
Used to scroll through
menu functions and memory loca-
tions. Also used to adjust the ear-
piece volume during a call.
Used to enter the menu
facility.
Used to switch between
alpha and numeric modes.
Press and hold the key to switch
the phone on and off.
Used to delete characters or
clear the entire display. Also used
to exit the menu functions.
Used to recall information from
the phone memory.
Used to store information to
the phone memory. Used to con-
firm a setting in the menu facility.
Used to dial a phone num-
ber and answer a call. With the dis-
play clear, this key recalls the five
last phone numbers dialed.
Used to end a phone call.
Note:
When you press and hold the
key, the keyguard is activated.
NOKIA and the Arrows logo are registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.
© 1996 Nokia Mobile Phones. All rights reserved.
Nokia Mobile Phones operates a policy of continuous improvement, there-
fore, we reserve the right to make changes and improvements to any of the
products described in this guide without prior notice.
Issue 3
Inside Front Cover
NHA-4NG Nokia 638_AU
Authentication version
US English 9351137
Issue 3
Version: 0.7, Date: 11 (2) Dec.
1996
Status: ToL, JaK, JaG, SIR, JoF