Entering letters and numbers

123 mode

To enter numbers, you can:

Press and hold and switch to 123 mode. Your phone displays

the icon. Press the appropriate number key to enter a number.

OR

While in ABC mode, press and hold the number key until the number appears.

As with the ABC mode, if you make a mistake:

Press

to erase that character.

 

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To switch back to the ABC mode, press and hold

again.

 

Use special characters in names and phone numbers

In ABC mode

1Press and hold . A screen appears with the following special characters available:

. , ? ! : ; - + # * ( ) ‘ “ _ @ & $ £ % / < > ¿ ¡ § = ¤ & ¥

2Use scroll keys to select the character you want, then press Use.

In 123 mode:

The key inserts the following characters only in 123 mode:

*This character sends command strings to the network. Contact your service provider for details.

+This character is a prefix for dialing international numbers.

pThis character creates a pause that occurs when dialing a number. Numbers entered to the right of this special character are automatically sent as touch tones after a 2.5-second pause.

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3390 specifications

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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.

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