• Switch the phone on (or off)

To switch the phone on or off, press and hold for 2 seconds.

Warning! Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.

As with any other radio transmitting device, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily 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.

• About your phone’s display

Your phone’s display provides several different types of information through the use of various display indicators and icons. Most essential indicators and icons related to various phone functions are explained later in this user’s guide.

The Start screen

The Start screen refers to the phone’s display when no calls are in progress, and there are currently no menu or phone book entries displayed.

You can easily return to the Start screen from any location (other than an active call) simply by pressing

the key. However, keep in mind that any text or numbers that you were entering at the time will be lost, and your work will not be saved.

HOME Often times your service provider’s name will appear here.

Shows the signal strength of the wireless network at your current location. The higher the bar, the stronger the signal.

Shows the battery charge level. The higher the bar, the more power in the battery.

Indicates that you are in a digital network.

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Nokia 7160 manual Switch the phone on or off, About your phone’s display, Start screen