Nokia 6161i Checking signal strength, Using the keypad cover, Activating the keypad cover

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Checking signal strength

When you are at the start screen (see page 12) or in a call, the signal strength is indicated by the indicators on the left side of your phone’s display. These indicators scroll as the strength of the signal increases and decreases.

Increasing your phone’s signal may be easy. Try moving your phone slightly, or move towards a window if you’re calling from inside a building.

Using the keypad cover

When Keypad cover setting is on, you can answer calls simply by opening the keypad cover. When you want to hang up, just close the cover and the call will end.

When the keypad cover setting is off, you must open the keypad cover to answer any calls. Once opened, you can press any key (except the ðand ôkeys) to answer a call.

To end a call, press ôbefore closing the keypad cover.

Activating the keypad cover

1.Press Menu 4 2 6

2.Press W or V to On and press OK

Note: If you’re using a headset and wish to close the keypad cover and still keep the call active, press Options once before closing the keypad cover.

Making a call

When you want to make a call, open the keypad cover, enter the area code and phone number and press ó

Editing a number on display

Press V to move the cursor to the left and W to move it to the right. Press Clear to delete the character to the left of the cursor.

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Contents Page Menu Names Keys Power keyFixed antenna Softkeys Scroll keysIndicators and Icons Table of Contents Page Iii Accessories Safety At a Glance Using this Guide Updates Interactive manual DisclaimerFCC/Industry Canada Notice Attaching your battery Removing the batteryGetting Connected When is a good time to charge? Charging your new batteryWhen is charging complete? Can you make calls while charging?Discharging NiMH batteries Important Battery Information Basics Switching the phone on and offSwitching off with the ðkey Get a good signalMaking a call Checking signal strengthUsing the keypad cover Activating the keypad coverEnding a call Dialing stored phone numbersCalling card calls Emergency callsAnswering a call with Keyguard active KeyguardActivating Keyguard Deactivating KeyguardScroll keys Using Your PhoneDisplay Soft keysWhat is the ‘start screen’? Menu & submenu numberingScrolling through the main menu Help text Using shortcutsReceived calls Call timersMissed calls Dialed callsDice SettingsSystem GamesFeatures a to Z Setting the alarm clockWhen the alarm goes off Automatic answer Turning the alarm clock offAll calls timer SnoozingCalculator Using the calculatorAutomatic redial Activating automatic redialPress Menu 8 Calendar Using the calendarStoring exchange rate Converting currencyOption 2 Make note Option 1 View dayOption 6 Set the date Option 3 Erase notesOption 4 View all Option 5 Go to datePress Menu 2 Call log Using call logHighlight Activate and press OK Call forwarding optionsCall restrictions Call settingsUsing call settings ‘Options’ soft keyPress ó Call timersCall waiting Answering an incoming call with call waitingAdding names to a caller group Ending the callsActivating call waiting Caller groupsCaller group graphics Defining a ringing tone for a caller groupRenaming a caller group Removing names from a caller groupStoring your calling card Press Menu 4 1 3 Settings Call settings Calling cardCaller ID Calling cardPrefix Access no+ phone no + card noClear call lists Making calling card callsChange lock code Change security codeClock Clear timersSetting the clock Enter security code at Security code and press OKMaking a conference call Selecting time formatDisplaying or hiding the clock Conference callCustomize profiles Current call timerActivating the current call timer Customer care contact numberEarpiece volume Digital/analog selectionSelecting either analog or digital If the phone is not on, switch it on Emergency callsEmergency key ABC mode Activating Emergency keyEntering letters and numbers Mode Key Characters’?!-1 Changing letter caseErasing stored names and numbers Be entered while in modeSpecial characters for storing names Special characters for storing numbersMemory SnakeLogic In-call menu Game optionsInstructions will describe how the game is played InboxKeypad cover setting Setting the keypad tonesKeypad tones Choosing a language for your phone Changing your lock code LightsListen to voice messages Lock codeMemory status Setting manual touch tonesVerify new lock code, press OK Manual touch tonesMuting and unmuting your phone Using messagesMessage alert tone MicrophoneNAM selection Missed callsIf the display says ‘Missed calls’ Checking the missed calls list anytimeNetwork feature setting Selecting the NAM for your phoneStoring codes One-touch dialing To the service that the code applies to and pressTo Activate or Cancel, then press OK Network servicesOptions Calling a number using one-touch dialingAssigning one-touch dial locations Changing numbers in one-touch dial listAccessing the phone book Erasing one-touch dial locationsThings to know about the phone book Changing a number stored with a name About the submenusStoring a name and number Press Names Scroll to Add new and pressErasing your entire phone book Recalling names & numbersRecalling numbers by name Erasing stored names and numbersAnswering a call with phone lock on Phone settingsPhone lock Turning on phone lockPress Menu Using phone settings6Keypad cover setting See Accessing ProfilesCustomizing Profiles Renaming ProfilesPublic system selection Scroll to one of the following choices Received callsThrough the numbers Restrict calls Restore factory settingsRestoring factory settings Renaming profilesAdding call restrictions Restrict incoming callsSelecting call restrictions Ringing options Press Back and then press Yes at Save changes?Editing call restrictions Erasing call restrictionsSelecting ringing tones Ringing volumeSelecting ringing options Ringing tonesRoaming Setting the ringing volumeRoaming Indicators This is where saved text messages are storedSecurity code Security settingsScrolling view Selecting your scrolling viewChanging your security code Phone will display Security code changedSend own number Quick save Press Menu 4 4 4 Settings Network services Send own number1Call settings See 2Phone settings See Storing a name & numberText messages and pages To switch from private to publicText message options Writing text messagesSending text messages Receiving text messages Message settingsWhen you receive a text message Sending optionsReplying to a message Reading optionsCalling someone back in a message Forwarding a messageStoring touch tone strings When your phone’s memory is fullReceiving a Touch tonesStoring touch tone strings with phone numbers Sending a touch tone stringCalling the unlocked phone number Touch tone lengthUnlocked phone number Storing the unlocked phone numberVoice messages Activating vibrating alertVoice mailbox number This number dials your voice mailboxVoice privacy Greetings, passwords, and promptsSettings Network services Voice privacy Listening to your voice messagesPress Menu 1 3 Messages Welcome note VolumeTurning warning and game tones on and off Welcome noteWrite new Batteries AccessoriesFew practical rules for accessory operation Keep all accessories out of reach of small childrenStandby and Talk Times Charging TimesChargers & Other Accessories Standard Travel Charger ACP-7URapid Travel Charger ACP-9U Used together with Rapid Cigarette Lighter Charger LCH-9You can charge your Compact Desktop Charging Stand DCH-9NiMH 900 mAh BPS-1 Ultra SlimLi-Ion 900 mAh ExtendedWhat if the call doesn’t go through? TroubleshootingNo service What if charging fails?Hearing Aids Important Safety InformationReference Information PacemakersPotentially Explosive Atmospheres Other Medical DevicesVehicles Posted FacilitiesMaking an Emergency Call Radio Frequency RF Signals Care and Maintenance Technical Data Nokia One-Year Limited Warranty Page Page Page Index Inbox 39, 65 in-call menu Forwarding Games HelpOn/off 7 one-touch dialing System selection profilesSelection Received calls list 55 redial Tones