4.Telephone

In Telephone, you can view the contacts you have stored in the telephone directory, SIM card, or memory card. You can also make phone calls, view recent calls, contact voice mailboxes, and define call settings.

Warning: Do not hold the device near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use, because the volume may be extremely loud.

Making a call

To make and receive calls, the cover phone must be switched on, the device must have a valid SIM card installed, and you must be located in a service area of the cellular network.

To make a call, go to Telephone, type the phone number, or select the contact from the list, and press Call.

To adjust the volume of the active call, press Audio controls. Press Volume + to increase the volume or Volume - to decrease it. Press Done] when the volume is set.

To view calls you have recently made, answered, or missed, press Recent calls, and select Dialed calls, Received calls, or Missed calls. To move from one dialog page to another, press Menu. To call a number, scroll to the number, and press Call.

To check your voice mail (network service), press Voice mailbox. Note that a GPRS connection is put on hold during voice calls.

Answering a call

You can see the name and telephone number of the incoming call (if allowed by the caller), or just the number if the number is not included in your Contacts directory.

To answer the call, press Answer.

Tip: If you want to have a private telephone conversation, use the hands-free set or close the device cover.

To switch between an active call and a call on hold (network service), select the call that is on hold with the arrow keys, and press Activate.

To mute the ringing tone , press Silence. To decline the call, press Decline.

1-touch dialing

1-touch dialing allows you to make a call by pressing a number key and the Call key when the device cover is closed.

Press Menu, and select Settings > 1-touch dials....

To assign a number key to a phone number, scroll to an 1-touch dialing key, and press Add number. Select the desired number from the Contacts directory.

To delete the phone number assigned to a number key, scroll to the 1-touch dialing key, and press Remove number.

To modify a phone number assigned to a number key, scroll to the 1-touch dialing key, and press Change number. Select the desired number from the Contacts directory.

Making a conference call

In a conference call, you and up to five persons can hear each other simultaneously.

To make a conference call (network service), make a call, or answer an incoming call. During the call, make another call, or answer another incoming call, and press Conference call.

To view a list of conference call participants, press Conference commands. To mute a conference call, press Mute.

To remove a participant from the conference call, scroll to the participant in the list, and press Drop.

To have a private phone call with a participant, scroll to the participant in the list, and press Private call.

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Nokia 9500 manual Telephone, Touch dialing, Making a conference call, Press Menu, and select Settings 1-touch dials

9500 specifications

The Nokia 9500 Communicator, launched in 2004, stands as a landmark device in the evolution of mobile technology, blending the features of a smartphone with the functionality of a handheld computer. It was part of Nokia's Communicator series, which was known for its advanced features, and the 9500 was particularly significant due to its innovative design and robust capabilities.

One of the standout features of the Nokia 9500 is its distinctive clamshell design. When closed, it resembles a traditional mobile phone, compact and easy to carry. However, upon opening, the device reveals a full QWERTY keyboard and a large display, offering an exceptional typing experience for those who frequently send emails or create documents on the go. The keyboard is spacious and tactile, making it ideal for productivity tasks.

The 9500 is equipped with the Symbian OS, specifically the Series 80 user interface, which was optimized for the Communicator's unique form factor. Users could multitask efficiently, switching between applications seamlessly, which was a remarkable feature for its time. It supported various productivity applications including calendar, contacts, and word processing, enhancing its appeal to business users.

In terms of connectivity, the Nokia 9500 offers a range of options. It includes support for GPRS, providing users with internet access even while on the move. Wi-Fi capabilities further expanded its utility, allowing for faster data transfer rates and easier access to the internet in hot spots. Bluetooth technology was also included, enabling wireless data sharing with other devices.

The device features a 640x200 pixel display, which was impressive for its time, ensuring that both text and images were clear and easily readable. The Nokia 9500 also came with a camera, which was a novelty for mobile devices in the early 2000s, allowing users to capture images on the go.

Another important aspect of the 9500 is its battery life. It was designed to support extended usage, making it a reliable choice for professionals who needed to stay connected throughout the day. The device also supported expandable memory through a miniSD card slot, providing further flexibility for users to store more data.

In summary, the Nokia 9500 Communicator was a pioneering device that combined the functionalities of a mobile phone and a laptop. With its robust design, keyboard, productivity applications, and connectivity options, it set a foundation for future smartphones, showcasing what mobile computing could achieve long before the era of modern smartphones.