About the Start screen, About indicators and icons

• About the Start screen

When you turn on your phone, the first screen that appears is the Start screen. In the middle of the Start screen, you see information indicating which wireless network your phone uses. This information can vary between phones. Other indicators and icons appear on this Start screen and are described in “Icons” on page 16.

About your phone

About indicators and icons

On your phone, you have two types of identifiers: indicators and icons.

Indicators

Indicators show the status of something. The phone uses three types of indicators:

•Signal strength indicator:

Shows the strength of the signal to your phone.

•Battery power indicator:

Shows how much power is left in your phone’s battery.

•Volume indicator:

Shows the earpiece volume level. Adjust the volume level with the scroll keys (see “Adjust the earpiece volume during a call” on page 19).

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Nokia 3390 manual About the Start screen, About indicators and icons, Indicators

3390 specifications

The Nokia 3390, introduced in 1999, is a classic mobile phone that symbolizes the peak of the early mobile phone era. It took the market by storm with its robust design and a range of appealing features. As part of the Nokia 3300 series, the 3390 was designed with a focus on durability and user-friendliness, which made it a favorite among consumers during its time.

One of the standout characteristics of the Nokia 3390 is its compact and lightweight design. Weighing just 133 grams, it easily fit into pockets and purses, making it extremely portable. Its dimensions of 113 x 48 x 22 mm offered a comfortable hold and an ergonomic feel. The device was known for its resilience, featuring a strong plastic casing that could withstand everyday wear and tear.

The Nokia 3390 featured a monochrome LCD display with a resolution of 48 x 84 pixels. While this may seem primitive by today’s standards, it was perfectly suitable at the time for displaying text messages and simple menus. It also supported a variety of customizable wallpapers and ringtones, allowing users to personalize their phones to match their style.

One of the key technologies integrated into the 3390 was its GSM connectivity, which enabled users to make and receive calls and send SMS texts with ease. The model was equipped with a long-lasting battery, offering up to 5 hours of talk time and 300 hours of standby time, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go communication.

In terms of functionality, the Nokia 3390 came with several built-in features such as the iconic Snake game, which captured the attention of millions and became a cultural phenomenon. Additionally, the phone supported messaging functions, including SMS, enabling users to communicate rapidly and conveniently.

The user interface was straightforward, characterized by Nokia's signature four-way navigation key, which simplified browsing through menus and settings. Additionally, the 3390 featured a remarkable ringtone composer, allowing users to create custom ringtones, enhancing the personalization aspect of the device.

Overall, the Nokia 3390 represents a significant chapter in mobile phone history. Its combination of durable design, user-friendly features, and impressive battery life made it a beloved choice for many, paving the way for future mobile innovations while remaining a nostalgic symbol for mobile enthusiasts.

Contents

User Guide Nokia 3390 User Guide Legal Information For your safety Welcome Before you begin About your phone MenuPhone book Voice mail++ Profiles Fun and gamesPage Contents Before you begin Answer a call Caller ID++ Phone book Iii Advanced calling features Select profiles Customizing your phone Restricting calls++ Turn on call restrictions Read new messages now Read new messages laterMessage storage Send picture messages Your personal digital assistant Vii Reference information Viii Dont use a wireless phone while driving Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft Your phone’s label Your wireless phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dryPress End. To answer a call, press any key except Welcome Using this guideDocumentation conventions Terms Accessing this guide onlineIcons Keys and features FrontBottom Back Navi key Scroll keysClear key Navi-key Network services News and info servicesContacting Nokia Conference calling Caller ID Customer Service, Canada Accessory, it will be available for quick referenceNokia Customer Care Center, USA Install the SIM card Before you beginPrepare your phone for use Remove the back cover Charge the battery Install the batteryPlace the battery in the compartment Battery notes Remove the battery Information on batteries Important battery information Lift out the battery About your phone Switch on your phonePress and hold for two seconds Indicators About indicators and iconsAbout the Start screen Icons To numbers by pressing and holding Check the signal strength Making and answering callsMake a call Use the keypad Adjust the earpiece volume during a call End a callUse the phone book Advanced calling options Answer a call Reject a callRedial the last-dialed number Dial any of the 10 last-dialed numbers Menu Scroll barHelp text Menu shortcuts Phone book List of menu shortcutsMessages Call log SettingsProfiles Phone settings Forwarding Calculator GamesCalendar Composer ABC mode Entering letters and numbersStandard text input Find the key with the letter you want to enter Erase mistakes Enter spaces and punctuationChange letter case ABC mode 123 modeMode Use special characters in names and phone numbers Phone book Save names and numbersSave a name and number Save a number only Find names in the phone book Save a name and number while in a callIf your phone book is full From the Start screen Send names and numbers Edit revise names and numbersWhile in a call Erase selected names and numbers Erase names and numbersErase your entire phone book Phone book options Phone book view OptionsCheck SIM memory status Call log Assign toneCheck for missed calls After missing a call Look up received calls At any timePress Menu 3 Scroll to the number you want to see information about Look up dialed calls Options in call listsClearing call lists Your phone saves the last 10 numbers you’ve dialed Press OK Confirmation appears Voice mail++ Save the voice mailbox number Listen to your voice messagesPress Menu 2 1 0 Enter your voice mailbox number, then press OK Select profiles ProfilesSilent Discreet Loud Empty Activate/cancel call waiting Active call optionsUse call waiting++ Confirm call waiting status Switch between calls Reject a waiting callEnd the active call Third call waiting Use in-call options Hold and unholdNew call Press Options and scroll to End all calls Press Select Switch between two calls in progress End all callsTouch tones Set touch-tone length Phone book Messages++Save touch tone strings Send a touch tone string Conference calls++ Make a conference callEnd the conference call Have a private conversation with a participant Call forwarding++ Activate call forwardingForward all voice calls Forward if not answered Set the Delay time Cancel all call forwardingPress Select Activate is highlighted press OK Select Voice Mail Select Other number Cancel call forwarding Check call forwarding statusSelect Voice mail Press Menu Automatic redial Calling cardActivate automatic redial Save calling card information Choose a calling card To switch from line 1 to line Make a calling card callWork with two phone lines Press and hold Call until your phone displays Card call Use Voice dialing When Press start, then speak afterAdd a voice tag to a phone book entry Make a call using voice recognition Change a voice tag Play back a voice tagPronounce the voice tag clearly into the microphone Erase a voice tag 11 1-touch dialingAssign a number to a 1-touch dial key Call a 1-touch dial number Change 1-touch dialing numbersErase 1-touch dialing numbers Scroll to the phone book entry you want Call timers Make an international callIf you have two phone lines View the call duration Show call timer during calls Reset call timers toEnter your security code, then press OK Profiles Select a profile Ringing tone Customize the profileTone composer on Ringing volume Message alert tone Keypad tones Vibrating alert Screen saver Choose a Screen saver picture Rename a profile Set the timeoutChange a Screen saver picture Restore factory settings Set up the clockChoose the display language You can choose your phone’s display language Set automatic update of date and time++ Set the clockSelect the time format Display the clock Security features Lock the keypad KeyguardLock/unlock the keys Unauthorized use of your phone PIN and PUK codes PIN codes Press Menu 5 6 When Change PIN code appears, press Select Change your PIN or PIN2 codeSet SIM card security 13 1 Press Menu 5 6 Security code PUK codesUnblock a PIN code PIN code blocked appears Fixed dialing++ Turn fixed dialing on or offAdd numbers to the fixed dialing list Scroll to Change security code and press Select Restricting calls++ Turn on call restrictions Set up a closed user group++ Select a system Save message settings Messages++Save your message center number Before you can send and receive messages, you must Set the message mode Using standard text inputWriting messages Set message validity Using predictive text input Spell 459/1 Turn off predictive text input Select a language and turn on predictive text inputWrite with predictive text input If the word is not correct If the word is correctIf the ? character appears after the word Insert numbers Add new words to the dictionary’s match listInsert smileys Write compound words Insert symbolsTo create a smiley Press Menu 2 Use Templates Create a templateEdit a template Template saved appears When the message is successfully sent, Message sent appears Send the messageSave messages in the outbox Text messages Mail messages When the E-mail address blockRepeat steps 1-3 on previous Read messages Read new messages nowRead new messages later Scroll to the message you want, then press ReadPage Use number Forward a messageScroll to Use number, then press OK Message settings Change common settings for all messagesMessage storage Picture messages Send picture messages with text Clear text lets you erase the entire text message Receive picture messages Other picture message options Calculator Your personal digital assistantUse the calculator Calendar Convert currencySet the exchange rate Convert a currency amount View the calendar Enter the dateView day notes Make note Erase notes View all notesScroll to Erase notes and press Select Scroll keys to view other notes Work with calendar notes Alarm clock Send/receive calendar notesSend a calendar note View received calendar notes Set the alarm clock Manage the alarmPress Menu 5 Set alarm time appears Phone on Turn off the alarm clock Business cardsSend a business card Phone off View a received business card Save a viewed business cardDelete a viewed business card View more than one business card Fun and games Games Download ringing tones++ Ringing tone composer Features Compose the toneSelect Composer Press Menu Composer screen appears Duration Enter notes for Mary Had a Little Lamb107 Octave Clear screen108 Rests and Sharps Play the toneSet the tempo Save the tone Press Menu When the tone appears, press Options Send the toneYou can send the tone to another phone 110 Reference information 111 Important safety information 112 Traffic safety Remember Safety-Your most important callOperating environment Electronic devices Pacemakers Hearing aidsOther medical devices Vehicles Potentially explosive atmospheres VehiclesPosted facilities 115 If the phone is not on, switch it on Emergency callsMake an Emergency Call Phone Certification Information SAR 117 118 Message from the Ctia Wireless Phone Safety Tips119 120 For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE Message from the FDA What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones?121 What are the results of the research done already? What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?122 123 What about children using wireless phones? 124 Where can I find additional information? 125 Care and maintenance 126 Accessories Few practical rules for accessory operationXpress-on covers 127 Remove the back cover Remove the front coverRemove the keypad 128 Batteries Replace the front coverReplace the back cover 129 Charging Times Standby and Talk TimesUp to 5.5 days Up to 7.5 days Chargers and other accessories Standard Travel Charger ACP-7URapid Travel Charger ACP-8U 131 Travel Charger ACP-12 Rapid Mobile Charger LCH-9Desktop Stand DCV-10 132 Spare Battery Charger DDC-1 Mobile Holder MBC-6Headset Kit HDE-2, HDC-5 Express Car Kit CARK-125 Technical information 134 Troubleshooting 135 What is my lock code? What is my security code?How do I lock my phone? How do I unlock my phone? How do I lock the keypad? How do I unlock the keypad?How do I store my voice mailbox number? 137 How do I find my phone’s model number? How do I redial the last-dialed number?How do I assign a key to 1-touch dialing? How do I find out how many memory locations the phone has? Nokia One-Year Limited Warranty 139 140 Melbourne, FL 141 142 143 Important information 13 install Clock alarmIndex Call log Customer contact center number Display language Emergency calls 116 end a callEnd all calls 46 make a new call 45 messages 145 SIM card install 9 memory status 35 notes Find names in a call 32 optionsWriting with standard input 146 Touch-tones Vibrating alert 65 voice dialingRecognition Play back a voice tag 57 voice mail 147 148